bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Evaluation of plasma PDGF and VEGF levels after systemic administration of activated autologous platelet-rich plasma
Authors: Karina Karina , Ekaputri Krista , Biben Johannes Albert , Rosadi Imam , Rosliana Iis , Sobariah Siti , AD Sulaeha , Andrew Hubert , Afini Irsyah , Widyastuti Tias , Jusryanti Jusryanti , Prestiani Sristin Indah , Donna Indah Mustika , Mutiara MeylaShinta , Habibi Habibi
Published: September 2021

Introduction and Aim: Activated autologous platelet-rich plasma (aaPRP) is becoming a popular therapy to accelerate healing in the field of plastic surgery. Platelets, which are abundant in aaPRP, can release many growth factors including platelet-derived growth factor (PDGF) and vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF). This study aims to examine the plasma levels of PDGF and VEGF in healthy subjects after intravenous administration of aaPRP.

 

Materials and Methods: Nine healthy patients with no prior history of metabolic disease were divided into two groups (control and experiment group). The treatment group which consists of six patients received intravenous aaPRP treatment. The preparation of aaPRP starts with the collection of 24 mL of whole blood in sodium citrate tubes followed a two-step centrifugation procedure and subsequent chemical activation. aaPRP was then administered intravenously to patients. Meanwhile, the control group received no intervention. Venous blood samples were taken before and one week after the treatment and the plasma PDGF and VEGF levels were determined by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA).

 

Results: The treatment group showed statistically significant increase in VEGF after 7 days compared to before aaPRP administration. However, the change in PDGF levels of the treatment group was unnotable.

 

Conclusion: The present findings indicate that intravenous administrations of activated aaPRP may increase plasma VEGF level up to 1 week after aaPRP administration.
Synthesis, characterization and biomedical applications of silver nanoparticles
Authors: Abdulsahib Sabah Saad
Published: September 2021

Introduction and Aim:Silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) have been extensively useful in biomedical applications.This study aims to synthesize silver nanoparticles by lasers ablation and to use them as an anti-bacterial and anti-cancer agent.

 

Materials and Methods:According to the current study, Ag-nanoparticles can be synthesized easily using pulsed laser ablation on a 99.81% pure silver target immersed in deionized water. The prepared nanoparticles werecharacteredbyUV-vis spectroscopy and X-ray diffraction (XRD), transmission electron microscopy (TEM), and atomic force microscopy (AFM) technique.Using a well-diffusion process, the anti-bacterial action of the synthesized Ag nanoparticles was tested versus two Gram-positive bacteria species (S. aureus and S. pyogenes) and two species of Gram-negative bacteria (E. coli and P. aeruginosa).The anticancer activity of the silver nanoparticles was evaluated by the MTT assay.

 

Results:The generated AgNps had a maximum absorbance peak of 400 nm. The XRD analysis verified that the synthesized silver nanoparticles had been nanocrystalline. The AgNPsdid not affect any of the blood parameters. Gram-negative bacteria are more affected by silver than Gram-positive bacteria. The Ag nanoparticles had been shown a maximum anti-bacterial action at a concentration of 80 µg/mland had a lower effect with 20 µg/ml concentration while their efficacy at 40 and 60 µg/ml concentrationsappeared to be variable against all bacterial species.The findings show that AgNPshavea cytotoxic influence on cancer cellsin 80 ?g/ml concentration.

 

Conclusion:In comparison to Gram-positive bacteria, silver nanoparticles show high antibacterial activity against Gram-negative bacteria. The prepared nanoparticles have a potent effect on cancer cells and restricted harmful effects on RBCs.
A prospective observational study on the traditional and novel risk factors associated with post-transplant diabetes mellitus in renal transplant recipients
Authors: Muralidhara Krithika , Kannan Subramanian , Ahamed Ishthiaque , Kishore Krishna , Vincent Llyod , Hegde Nitin
Published: September 2021

Introduction and Aim: Post Transplant Diabetes Mellitus (PTDM) constitutes a major co-morbidity that has significant impact on the patient and renal allograft outcome. Various traditional risk factors like dialysis vintage, immunosuppressive medication, viral infections have known to be associated with PTDM. Novel risk factors and its causative role in PTDM remains unexplored. The study looked at the incidence of PTDM at 6 months post renal transplantation and correlation of PTDM with known traditional and novel risk factors like pre-transplant C-reactive protein (CRP) level and Trace element deficiency.

 

Material and Methods: 30 consecutive renal transplant recipients more than 18 years of age were inducted into the study. Demographic data, known pre-transplant and post-transplant risk factors associated with development of PTDM were collected. Pre-transplant CRP and serum Trace element (Aluminum, Copper, Selenium and Zinc) levels were estimated. PTDM was diagnosed by home based glucometer monitoring and confirmed by Oral glucose tolerance test (OGTT).

 

Results: The incidence of PTDM was 36.6% at six months post renal transplant. Among the pre-transplant risk factors, higher age and positive family history of diabetes mellitus had a strong association with the occurrence of PTDM. Pre-transplant Zinc deficiency emerged as a significant novel risk factor for the development of PTDM.

 

Conclusion: Apart from known traditional risk factors, novel risk factors are associated with development of PTDM.
A study of medical education technology (MET) guidelines implementation in poorly performing first year medical students
Authors: Mishra Parmatma Prasad , Mishra Anshu , Prasad Hari , Kumar Indra , Bhushan Shashi
Published: September 2021

Introduction and Aim: MET guideline is a compulsory directive of MCI which has to be implemented in medical education training program in all medical colleges in the country.Idea for research was originated by better university result of last year in which group dynamics, PBL, SDL, group discussion was implemented.The present study was conducted to improve the performance of poor scoring medical students utilizing MET guidelines.

 

Materials and Methods: 24 Students were selected out of 150 students on the basis of poorscore between September to March from 1st year M.B.B.S. batch (2017-2018), T.S.M. Medical College and Hospital, Amausi, Lucknow. They were exposed to MET guidelines like group dynamics, PBL, SDL, group discussion etc. Their performance was observed in successive examinations.

 

Results: 92% students of study group showed improvement. But desired goal was achieved by 83% students.

 

Conclusion: Small group teaching and newer methods of teaching are helpful in improvingperformance(increase percentage of marks) of students.
Keagamaan Suku Baduy Lebak Banten : Antara Islam Dan Islam Sunda Wiwitan
Authors: Edwar Ahmad , Ulfah Miftahul , Maratusyolihat Maratusyolihat
Published: September 2021

Fokus penelitian ini adalah mengungkap keislaman masyarakat Baduy, baik Baduy Dalam (Tangtu) maupun Baduy Luar (Panamping dan Dangka.) Baduy Dangka merupakan masyarakat paling intensif melakukan Islamisasi. Kedekatan Baduy pada Islam sebenarnya karena tradisi lama mereka pada ajaran Sunda Wiwitan, disebut juga Agama Slam Sunda Wiwitan. Namun Islam dalam Sunda Wiwitan masih bersifat sederhana dan sinkretik. Sekalipun salah satu Baduy lebih banyak memeluk Islam, namun hubungan antar mereka tetap baik, dan terjalin toleransi beragama secara baik pula.
COVID‑19, Saúde Mental, e Nutrição: Uma Revisão Narrativa
Authors: Fraga Ana Margarida , Mesquita Bárbara , Facucho-Oliveira João , Albuquerque Margarida , Costa Miguel , Espada-Santos Pedro , Moutinho Adriana
Published: September 2021

Desde que foi declarada pandemia em março de 2020 pela Organização Mundial de Saúde, a COVID‑19 tem sido responsável por um impacto disruptivo na saúde, economia e relacionamentos interpessoais, com impacto negativo ao nível da saúde mental, com repercussão nos hábitos alimentares na população. Foi realizada pesquisa bibliográfica, através da base de dados PubMed, que pretendeu estudar implicações da COVID‑19 na saúde mental e hábitos alimentares dos indivíduos. A associação entre o aumento dos sintomas psicopatológicos e as pandemias tem sido estabelecida ao longo da história da humanidade. Estudos realizados durante a pandemia COVID‑19, em indivíduos que tinham sido infetados por SARS‑CoV‑2 e/ou em quarentena, encontraram um aumento significativo, da prevalência de sintomas psicopatológicos como a ansiedade, tristeza ou medo. A duração da quarentena, problemas socioeconómicos, informações falsas e/ou inadequadas e o neurotropismo do vírus, são alguns dos fatores de risco apontados como responsáveis pelo surgimento destes sintomas. Da mesma maneira, a comunidade científica têm também encontrado uma relação entre o período de quarentena e dos sintomas angodepressivos com o aumento do consumo de alimentos conforto, de elevada densidade energética e pobre em nutrientes. Este facto, não só aumenta o risco de desenvolvimento de doenças crónicas não transmissíveis, como a obesidade e a diabetes mellitus tipo 2, como também parece influenciar o eixo hipotálamo‑hipófise‑suprarrenal, com comprometimento do sistema imunitário e aumento das doenças mentais como a depressão. A resposta imunitária é, em última instância, a única maneira que temos para ultrapassar esta pandemia. O SARS‑CoV‑2, tem tido um importante impacto negativo quer na saúde mental da população quer nas suas escolhas alimentares o que, condiciona a nossa resposta imunitária. Deste modo, para além das medidas de prevenção da contaminação, também a promoção de um estilo de vida saudável, parecem ser as melhores estratégias contra a COVID‑19, com vista a aumentar a nossa “psiconeuroimunidade” para melhor ultrapassarmos esta pandemia.
Instrucción sobre algunos aspectos de la "teología de la liberación"
Authors: Doctrina de la Fe Congregación para la
Published: September 2021

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Revista latinoamericana de teología, Vol. 1, No. 2, 1984: 123-143.
Reacciones de los teólogos latinoamericanos a propósito de la Instrucción
Authors: Boff Leonardo , Richard Guzmán Pablo , Muñoz Gibbs Ronaldo Patricio , Sobrino Jon , Santa Ana Julio de
Published: September 2021

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Revista latinoamericana de teología, Vol. 1, No. 2, 1984: 225-251.
Teología del clamor popular
Authors: Codina Víctor
Published: September 2021

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Revista latinoamericana de teología, Vol. 1, No. 3, 1984: 309-328.
Reflexiones ante el sínodo extraordinario
Authors: Turcios Carlos Rafael
Published: September 2021

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Revista latinoamericana de teología, Vol. 2, No. 5, 1985: 195-205.
La centralidad del “reino de Dios" en la teología de la liberación
Authors: Sobrino Jon
Published: September 2021

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Revista latinoamericana de teología, Vol. 3, No. 9, 1986: 247-281.
Salvación de Jesucristo y soteriologías cristianas. Aproximación a cuatro diseños soteriológicos para nuestro tiempo
Authors: Vitoria Cormenzana Francisco Javier
Published: September 2021

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Revista latinoamericana de teología, Vol. 4, No. 12, 1987: 199-216.
Pecado personal, perdón y liberación
Authors: Sobrino Jon
Published: September 2021

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Revista latinoamericana de teología, Vol. 5, No. 13, 1988: 13-31.
Cristo solidario. Aportación desde San Pablo a la teología de la liberación
Authors: Pastor Federico
Published: September 2021

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Revista latinoamericana de teología, Vol. 5, No. 14, 1988: 145-161.
La evangelización en el mundo contemporáneo
Authors: Moreno Juan Ramón
Published: September 2021

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Revista latinoamericana de teología, Vol. 5, No. 15, 1988: 267-283.
Recensiones, No. 15
Authors: Latinoamericana de Teología Revista
Published: September 2021

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Revista latinoamericana de teología, Vol. 5, No. 15, 1988: 325-333.
FAKTOR-FAKTOR YANG BERHUBUNGAN DENGAN KINERJA PERAWAT RUMAH SAKIT DI PROVINSI BANGKA BELITUNG TAHUN 2017
Authors: Fakhrulia Dwi , Ariyanti Fajar
Published: September 2021

Performance is practical behavior as a work achievement that is produced by individuals according to their role in company. The performance of nurse is the ability of a nurse to perform nursing in accordance with their roles, functions, and responsibilities in accordance with organizational objectives. Performance can be influenced by individual characteristics and work motivation. The purpose of this study was to identify the factors that related to performance of nurse at hospital in Bangka Belitung Province in 2017. Design of this study was quantitative using a cross sectional approach. This study used secondary data from the research of health workers (Risnakes) in 2017. The data from Risnakes was analyzed from August to November 2020. The sample in this study amounted 197 nurses who worked at Hospital in Bangka Belitung Province. The statistical test used chi-square with CI 95%. The results showed that there was association between work motivation (p=0.020) with performance of nurse at hospital in Bangka Belitung Province. Meanwhile there was no association between individual characteristics (age, sex, education, marital status, working period) with performance of nurse at hospital in Bangka Belitung Province. The conclusion of this study was work motivation could affect performance of nurse at hospital in Bangka Belitung Province. Therefore the hospital leader should pay attention to improve work motivation which affect performance of nurse at hospital in Bangka Belitung Province.
INTERGRANULAR CORROSION AND DUCTILE-BRITTLE TRANSITION BEHAVIOUR IN MARTENSITIC STAINLESS STEEL
Authors: Gunawan Gunawan , Arifin Amir
Published: September 2021

Material mechanical behavior is critical for both safety and economic considerations. Because engineering items are manufactured using appropriate grade materials, mechanical approval of the materials used must be completed before assembly. Petrochemicals, marine, and biomaterials are just a few of the industries that use stainless steel. Despite its extensive use, structural failure is still frequently caused by inadequate stainless steel type selection. As a result, dangerous conditions, resulting in personal harm or financial loss. Dangerous conditions is might result in accidents, resulting in personal injury or financial loss. Martensite stainless steel is a type of stainless steel with a high strength value but is brittle, necessitating careful handling. Intergranular corrosion, sensitization, tempering heat treatment, and the Ductile to Brittle Transition Temperature (DBTT) are topics still working on Martensite stainless steel for researchers.
INVESTIGATION PERFORMANCE OF PICO HYDRO WATER PIPE TURBINE
Authors: Marwani Marwani , Kadir Muhammad Zahri , Putra Ronny Egetha
Published: September 2021

The flow of water in the pipeline for household needs is a source of energy that can generate electrical energy through Pico hydro turbines or small-power water turbines. The experiment has been conducted on a 10 Watt Pico hydro turbine mounted on a water pipe against changes in water flow discharge. The turbine performance analysis is conducted experimentally (actual) and theoretically (ideal). The analysis results showed the greater the discharge flow, the greater the power generated by the turbine. In tests with a maximum discharge of 8.9 l/min, the actual power of 1.121 Watts, the torque of 0.005 Nm with a rotation speed of 2146.8 rpm and efficiency of 12.59%; while the ideal power is based on Euler turbine equation of 4.2 Watts and torque of 0.016 Nm. So, the maximum turbine power that can be generated is only 26.67% ideal. Efficiency turbine decreases with increased discharge; in this test, the maximum efficiency was 24.89% at 5.8 L/min flow discharge.
IMPLEMENTASI PEMBELAJARAN KIMIA BERBASIS DARING (GOOGLE CLASSROOM DAN ZOOM CLOUD MEETING) DI SMK NEGERI 1 TANJUNG PALAS
Authors: PERMATASARI MIA INDAH
Published: September 2021

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mendeskripsikan pelaksanaan pembelajaran Kimia berbasis daring di SMK Negeri 1 Tanjung Palas.Sebagai media penunjang pembelajaran daring menggunakan beberapa platform online seperti Google Classroom sebagai media interaksi kelas virtual berbasis web, dan menggunakan Zoom Cloud Meeting sebagai media live streaming. Peneliti menggunakan metode penelitian kualitatif deskriptif sehingga pemanfaatan kedua platform digital tersebut dapat diteliti lebih rinci mulai dari kelemahan hingga kelebihannya masing-masing. Sebagai hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa pembelajaran daring telah dilaksanakan dengan baik, dan memanfaatkan berbagai media pembelajaran sehingga pembelajaran Kimia menjadi lebih bervariatif.Kimia yang selama ini dianggap menakutkan, jadi pelajaran yang menyenangkan bagi siswa.Adapun kendala yang dihadapi adalah beberapa siswa tidak memiliki HP, tidak terjangkaunya Signal, keterbatasan dana untuk membeli paket data Internet, serta kurangnya koordinasi antara guru dan siswa.
EFEKTIFITAS PEMBELAJARAN MASA PANDEMI DALAM MENINGKATKAN KOMPETENSI SISWA MELALUI DALUTA
Authors: SIPAYUNG JADIAMAN
Published: September 2021

Tujuan dari penelitian ini untuk memberikan alternatif dan solusi bagi Pemerintah, Pengawas sekolah, Kepala Sekolah, dan Guru dalam pembelajaran Masa Pandemi Covid-19 melalui DALUTA yaitu pembelajaran yang dilaksanakan disekolah dengan Daring, Luring dan Tatap Muka Terbatas. Pembelajaran daring dilaksanakan melalui, whatsapp group, Video call, Google classroom. Pembelajaran Luring, dimana anak-anak mengambil tugas ke sekolah dan mengembalikannya secara terjadwal, Pembelajaran ini dikombinasikan antara tatap muka terbatas/Bergelombang dengan memenuhi standar Protokol Kesehatan. Pembelajaran bergelombang dilaksanakan dilaksanakan satu hari dua gelombang dengan tidak ada istirahat. Pembelajaran DALUTA menjadi bermakna, semangat belajar semakin meningkat, tugas-tugas dikerjakan dan tujuan pembelajaran tercapai.
PENINGKATAN HASIL BELAJAR MENULIS TEKS PROSEDUR MELALUI METODE DEMONSTRASI KELAS IX A SMP NEGERI 1 POGALAN
Authors: SURYANI LILIK
Published: September 2021

Menulis adalah salah satu keterampilan berbahasa yang perlu mendapat perhatian yang serius dalam pembelajaran di sekolah. Dengan kemampuan menulis, siswa dapat mengembangkan dan menuangkan gagasan serta pengalamannya dalam berbagai macam bentuk teks. Salah satu teks tersebut adalah teks prosedur. Dalam menulis teks prosedur, diperlukan adanya suatu bentuk ekspresi gagasan yang berkesinambungan dan mempunyai urutan kronologis. Berdasarkan hasil tugas dan tes menulis teks prosedur diketahui bahwa kemampuan siswa masih rendah sehingga diperlukan suatu metode yaitu menggunakan metode demonstrasi dengan media asli di sekitar kelas dan benda model yang memudahkan siswa dalam mendemostrasikannya. Metode ini mampu meningkatkan hasil belajar siswa dalam menulis teks prosedur secara lisan dan tertulis, pendek dan sederhana berbentuk resep dan manual dengan memperhatikan fungsi sosial, struktur teks dan unsur kebahasaan yang benar sesuai dengan kontek. Adapun subyek penelitian ini adalah siswa kelas IX A semester 1 tahun pelajaran 2018-2019 SMP Negeri 1 Pogalan yang berjumlah 32 siswa. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan prestasi belajar yang meningkat dari setiap siklus. Diketahui bahwa nilai rata-rata siswa kelas IX A SMP Negeri 1 Pogalan sebelum siklus 55, siklus I 79,16 dan siklus II 85,28. Sedangkan ketuntasan belajar sebelum siklus 47,06% , siklus I 78,12% dan siklus II ada kenaikan yang sangat signifikan yaitu 96,88%. Hal ini menandakan keberhasilan dalam meningkatkan hasil belajar pada siswa kelas IX A Semester 1 tahun pelajaran 2018-2019 SMP Negeri 1 Pogalan.
Estimating Return Intervals for Extreme Climate Conditions Related to Winter Disasters and Livestock Mortality in Mongolia
Authors: Haraguchi Masahiko , Davi Nicole , Rao Mukund , Leland Caroline , Watanabe Masataka , Lall Upmanu
Published: September 2021

Abstract. Mass livestock mortality events during severe winters, a phenomenon that Mongolians call dzud, cause the country significant socioeconomic problems. Dzud is an example of a compound event, meaning that multiple climatic and social drivers contribute to the risk of occurrence. Existing studies argue that the frequency and intensity of dzud are rising due to the combined effects of climate change and variability, most notably summer drought and severe winter conditions, on top of socioeconomic dynamics such as overgrazing. Summer droughts are a precondition for dzud because scarce grasses cause malnutrition, which in turn makes livestock more vulnerable to harsh winter conditions. However, these studies typically look at a short time frame (i.e., after 1940); few have investigated either the risk or the recurrence of dzud over a century-scale climate record. This study aims to fill the gaps in technical knowledge about the recurrence probability of dzud by estimating the return levels of relevant climatic variables: summer drought conditions and winter minimum temperature. We divide the country into three regions (Northwest, Southwest, and East Mongolia) based on the mortality index at the soum (county) level. For droughts, our study uses as a proxy the tree-ring reconstructed Palmer Drought Severity Index (PDSI) for three regions between 1700–2013. For winter severity, our study uses observational data of winter minimum temperature after 1901 while inferring winter minimum temperature in Mongolia from instrumental data in Siberia that extends to the early 19th century. The Generalized Extreme Value (i.e., the statistical method to infer the probability of very rare or extreme events) shows that the return levels of drought conditions are changing over time, with variability increasing for all the regions. Winter severity, however, is constant. The median 100-year return levels of the winter minimum temperature in Mongolia have been, over the past 300 years, −26.08 °C for the Southwest, −27.99 °C for the Northwest, and −25.31 °C for the East. This study thus suggests that continued summer drought would lead to increased vulnerability and malnutrition. Here, we link meteorological characteristics to socioeconomic impacts related to livestock populations and draws attention to the need for livestock index insurance.
Sea ice floe size: its impact on pan-Arctic and local ice mass, and required model complexity
Authors: Bateson Adam William , Feltham Daniel L. , Schröder David , Wang Yanan , Hwang Byongjun , Ridley Jeff K. , Aksenov Yevgeny
Published: September 2021

Abstract. Sea ice is composed of discrete units called floes. The size of these floes can determine the nature and magnitude of interactions between the sea ice, ocean, and atmosphere including lateral melt rate, momentum and heat exchange, and surface moisture flux. Large-scale geophysical sea ice models employ a continuum approach and traditionally either assume floes adopt a constant size or do not include an explicit treatment of floe size. Observations show that floes can adopt a range of sizes spanning orders of magnitude, from metres to tens of kilometres. In this study we apply novel observations to analyse two alternative approaches to modelling a floe size distribution (FSD) within the state-of-the-art CICE sea ice model. The first model considered, the WIPoFSD (Waves-in-Ice module and Power law Floe Size Distribution) model, assumes floe size follows a power law with a constant exponent. The second is a prognostic floe size-thickness distribution where the shape of the distribution is an emergent feature of the model and is not assumed a priori. We demonstrate that a parameterisation of in-plane brittle fracture processes should be included in the prognostic model. While neither FSD model results in a significant improvement in the ability of CICE to simulate pan-Arctic metrics in a stand-alone sea ice configuration, larger impacts can be seen over regional scales in sea ice concentration and thickness. We find that the prognostic model particularly enhances sea ice melt in the early melt season, whereas for the WIPoFSD model this melt increase occurs primarily during the late melt season. We then show that these differences between the two FSD models can be explained by considering the effective floe size, a metric used to characterise a given FSD. Finally, we discuss the advantages and disadvantages to these different approaches to modelling the FSD. We note that the WIPoFSD model is less computationally expensive than the prognostic model and produces a better fit to novel FSD observations derived from 2-m resolution MEDEA imagery but is unable to represent potentially important features of annual FSD evolution seen with the prognostic model.
Hosting Major International Sports Events in a Country: A Socioeconomic Impact
Authors: Nair Girish Karunakaran
Published: September 2021

This research focuses on the impact of sponsoring major sports events concerned with the socioeconomic aspects of Qatar. Context is the hosting of FIFA 2022 in Qatar. A questionnaire has been developed based on the underpinning theory, which included seven dimensions of measuring socioeconomic impact that covered Micro, Meso, Macroeconomic, Employment, Quality of Life, Social Cohesion and Environmental aspects. Questionnaire survey was conducted for a sample size of 126, which included the managers from tourism industry and sponsoring of sports events. The research methodology involved descriptive statistics calculations using MS Excel and SPSS. The response score was collected on a 5-point Likert scale for quantitative measures and the Mean, Standard Deviation, Kurtosis, Skewness and Frequency Distributions were computed for seven dimensions. The responses were later categorized into degrees of agreement with a priori scale to understand the relative impact of sponsoring sports events concerned with socioeconomic aspects. The results have indicated that, the highest impact would be on the creation of Environmental Consciousness among the citizens of Qatar followed by the impact on the Micro, Meso and Macroeconomic aspects of the country. These revelations have led providing suggestions to policy makers, which would be useful particularly in the present situation where Qatar is planning for FIFA 2022.
Hybrid Entrepreneurship as a Tool for Poverty Reduction in Nigeria: A Review of Literature with Qualitative Research and Content Analysis
Authors: Thomas Olajide Olubayo , Okunbanjo Olajide Idowu
Published: September 2021

In today’s Nigeria, employment in organizations has turned upside down due to poor economic situations which do not allow many companies to pay their employees well. There is a need for individuals to look for ways to increase their incomes for meeting financial obligations. The need for hybrid entrepreneurship is critical as well. This paper conducts a review of literature on hybrid entrepreneurship as a tool for poverty reduction. The research employs qualitative research approach and content analysis. The study concludes that, hybrid entrepreneurship is a determinant practice to reduce the rate of poverty in Nigeria. The paper recommends that, hybrid entrepreneurship should be encouraged among the Nigerian citizens so as to reduce the poverty level that has become a problem of Nigerians. Also, every Nigerian should try to get involved or engage in other businesses to augment their incomes so as to achieve their personal and family goals.
Quality of Life and Quality of Work Life as Determinants of Employee Productivity: Self-reports of Tea Harvesters in Sri Lanka
Authors: Gamage Anuruddha , Wickramaratne Widana Pathiranage Richard
Published: September 2021

Tea industry plays a prominent and strategic role in Sri Lanka due to its significant impact on national output, employment and socio-economic status. Therefore, the overall worker productivity in tea industry plays an integral role in terms of national income and foreign exchange earnings. Today, the tea industry in Sri Lanka has been facing the burning issue of declining worker productivity which is the lowest among the tea producing countries in the world. In order to increase the level of worker productivity, simply applying conventional Human Resource Management (HRM) practices is not adequate and a sustainable HRM model is a vital requirement as a strategy for dealing with this crisis and sustains the tea industry in the competitive global marketplace. This research was aimed at proposing human care practices (HCPs) and knowledge management practices (KMPs) as sustainable Human Resource Management Practices (SHRMPs) for enhancing the worker productivity through quality of work-life (QWLs) and quality of life (QLs). The study is specifically focusing on the tea industry, since tea is the key contributor for overall performances of the plantation industry. Un-structured and one-on-one interviews were used as the qualitative research technique for this study. 100 randomly selected tea harvesters who are working in well performing tea estates in Sri Lanka reported a list of HCPs and KMPs that enhance QWL and QL, which in return enhance the worker productivity. The responses of tea harvesters were grouped into pre-defined structure according to comparative importance and then were validated with the findings of previous research studies. The findings were well supported by the premises of psychological contract and social exchange theories. The study also provides some implications for policy decisions and future research directions on identified HCPs and KMPs as sustainable HR practices, which has a direct relationship on the worker productivity.
The Analysis of the Relationship between Key Audit Matters (KAM) and Firm Characteristics: The Case of Turkey
Authors: Genç Elif Güneren , Erdem Başak
Published: September 2021

The role of audit profession and the implementation of new audit standards are aimed to improve the quality of audit reports and one of the recent improvements is the inclusion of Key Audit Matters (KAM) as a separate section in the auditor’s report. The aim of introducing KAMs is to give information about the areas of higher risk and the effect of most significant events. This study aims to contribute to the current literature by determining the matters which should be included as KAMs and the factors affecting KAM disclosure. It also examines the relationship between the total number of KAMs and firm level characteristics for the Turkish market. Our findings reveal that some of the firm level characteristics have a significant impact on KAM disclosures.
Nồng độ adiponectin và leptin huyết thanh trên bệnh nhân vảy nến mảng tại Bệnh viện Da liễu Thành phố Hồ Chí Minh
Authors: Vinh Ngô Minh , Ngân Trương Trần Bích , Hùng Nguyễn Thanh
Published: September 2021

Mục tiêu: Đánh giá nồng độ adiponectin, leptin huyết thanh và các yếu tố liên quan trên bệnh nhân vảy nến mảng và nhóm chứng tại Bệnh viện Da liễu Thành phố Hồ Chí Minh. Đối tượng và phương pháp: 48 ca vảy nến mảng và 48 người khoẻ mạnh tại Bệnh viện Da liễu Thành phố Hồ Chí Minh. Vảy nến mảng được chẩn đoán dựa trên lâm sàng và phân độ nặng theo thang điểm PASI. Nồng độ adiponectin được đo bằng phương pháp miễn dịch đo độ đục và leptin được đo bằng phương pháp ELISA sandwich. Kết quả: Nồng độ adiponectin huyết thanh ở nhóm bệnh là 4,27 (2,68 - 6,38) μg/ml thấp hơn nhóm chứng là 5,39 (3,66 - 7,98) μg/ml, p=0,036. Ở nữ, nồng độ adiponectin huyết thanh của nhóm bệnh là 5,44 (3,84 - 6,64) μg/ml cũng thấp hơn nhóm chứng là 7,02 (4,83 - 10,4) μg/ml (p=0,016). Nồng độ leptin huyết thanh nhóm bệnh và nhóm chứng không có sự khác biệt có ý nghĩa thống kê (p=0,985). Nồng độ leptin huyết thanh bệnh nhân vảy nến mảng liên quan với độ nặng theo PASI. Kết luận: Nồng độ adiponectin huyết thanh ở nhóm bệnh thấp hơn nhóm chứng, tương tự ở nữ nồng độ này ở nhóm bệnh cũng thấp hơn nhóm chứng. Không có sự khác biệt nồng độ leptin giữa nhóm bệnh và nhóm chứng. Bệnh nhân vảy nến mảng có nồng độ leptin huyết thanh liên quan với mức độ nặng của bệnh.
Đánh giá tình trạng dinh dưỡng ở bệnh nhân bệnh phổi tắc nghẽn mạn tính đợt cấp
Authors: Hương Hoàng Thanh , Trang Nguyễn Thị Minh , Khuyến Nguyễn Thị , Nhung Phạm Thị , Phương Phạm Thị , Vân Phạm Thị
Published: September 2021

Mục tiêu: Đánh giá tình trạng dinh dưỡng của bệnh nhân COPD đợt cấp, mối liên quan giữa tình trạng dinh dưỡng với một số đặc điểm lâm sàng, cận lâm sàng và kết cục của bệnh nhân. Đối tượng và phương pháp: Nghiên cứu mô tả cắt ngang 90 bệnh nhân COPD đợt cấp điều trị tại Khoa Nội Hô hấp - Bệnh viện Trung ương Quân đội 108 từ tháng 10 năm 2019 đến tháng 6 năm 2020, được khám lâm sàng, đánh giá BMI, xét nghiệm nồng độ albumin trong huyết thanh. Kết quả: Tuổi trung bình của nhóm bệnh nhân nghiên cứu là 75,04 tuổi, cân nặng trung bình là 54,61kg, BMI dưới 18,5kg/m2 chiếm 31,48%, từ 18,5 - 22,9kg/m2 chiếm 48,15%, từ 23 đến 24,9kg/m2 chiếm 12,96%, trên 25kg/m2 chiếm 7,41%. Nồng đồ albumin trung bình: 32,4g/l. Bệnh nhân có dinh dưỡng kém làm tăng nguy cơ xuất hiện trên 2 đợt cấp của bệnh lên 8,7 lần so với bệnh nhân có dinh dưỡng tốt (p<0,05), có mối liên quan giữa tình trạng dinh dưỡng kém và tỷ lệ bệnh nhân suy hô hấp trong đợt cấp (p=0,041), không thấy mối liên quan giữa tình trạng dinh dưỡng với tỷ lệ tử vong và thời gian điều trị (p>0,05). Kết luận: Tỷ lệ bệnh nhân bệnh phổi tắc nghẽn mạn tính đợt cấp có dinh dưỡng kém là 38,9%. Có mối liên quan giữa tình trạng dinh dưỡng với tần suất đợt cấp của bệnh và tỷ lệ bệnh nhân có suy hô hấp.
Nghiên cứu đặc điểm bất tương hợp van - bệnh nhân sau thay van nhân tạo điều trị hẹp van động mạch chủ tại Bệnh viện Trung ương Quân đội 108
Authors: Anh Ngô Tuấn , Giang Nguyễn Trường
Published: September 2021

Mục tiêu: Nhận xét đặc điểm bất tương hợp van - bệnh nhân (Patient - prosthesis mismatch: PPM) ở bệnh nhân thay van nhân tạo điều trị hẹp van động mạch chủ (HC) và một số yếu tố liên quan. Đối tượng và phương pháp: 67 bệnh nhân được thay van động mạch chủ điều trị hẹp chủ tại Bệnh viện Trung ương Quân đội 108 trong thời gian 2010 - 2020. Nghiên cứu mô tả tiến cứu với các biến số: Tình trạng PPM và các yếu tố liên quan như bệnh kết hợp, chênh áp, NYHA và chỉ số khối cơ thất trái (LVMI). Kết quả: PPM nhẹ chiếm 1,5 – 20% trong 48 tháng theo dõi, không có PPM vừa và nặng. Các yếu tố liên quan PPM gồm nữ giới và đái tháo đường (p<0,05), tăng huyết áp, cỡ van (21 - 23), loại van sinh học không có mối liên quan (p>0,05). Chênh áp qua van tương quan chặt chẽ với PPM theo phương trình hồi qui tuyến tính bậc 2. PPM làm tăng độ suy tim theo NYHA (p<0,05) và giảm LVMI trở về bình thường sau mổ (p<0,05). Kết luận: Lựa chọn van nhân tạo phù hợp với người bệnh là rất quan trọng ảnh hưởng đến đến sự cải thiện triệu chứng và hình thái thất trái sau mổ.
Knowledge, Attitude and Practices Regarding Biomedical Waste Management as Per 2019 Rules among Nursing Students
Authors: Tiwari Surya Kant , Srivastava Saumya P. , Chauhan Soni
Published: September 2021

Introduction- Biomedical waste is of global subject today. The biomedical waste (management and handling) rules came into existence in 1998 with the latest amendment being made in 2019.
Methods- This descriptive cross-sectional study was carried among 163 nursing students to assess the knowledge, attitude, and practices regarding biomedical waste management as per 2019 rules using total enumeration method. Nursing students who had clinical exposure >6 months and willing to participate were included in the study. Nursing students who were in their 1st academic year were excluded. The questionnaire was divided into four components assessing knowledge, attitude, and practices regarding biomedical waste management. The obtained scores of participants were converted into percentages and categorized as excellent (> 70%) and poor (< 70%).
Results- Mean age of participants was 21.54 + 2.49 years with the majority being female (81.6%) and studying in B.Sc. nursing (59.5%). Majority of participants had poor level of knowledge in various domains of biomedical waste management like awareness (78.5%), color coding (84.7%), biomedical waste disposal methods (92.6%), and universal precautions (97.5%) except for biomedical waste hazard symbol (15.3%). About 95.1% of participants had overall poor knowledge regarding biomedical waste management. Nearly 76.1% and 74.2% of participants showed positive attitudes and safe practice patterns respectively.
Conclusion- Although nursing student’s attitudes and patterns of practice were excellent yet they had an unsatisfactory level of knowledge related to recent amendments in biomedical waste management rules, 2019. Regular teaching and periodic monitoring of practices regarding biomedical waste are highly recommended.

Key words: knowledge, attitude, practices, biomedical waste, nursing students.
Challenges Faced by Patients with Low Vision during COVID-19
Authors: Dilkash Mantasha , Banerjee Susmita , Dubey Gaurav
Published: September 2021

Purpose: Low vision patients have difficulties maintaining and keeping social distancing guidelines in the fight against the spread of the COVID-19 outbreak. This study examines COVID-19 and social distancing: Challenges faced by patients with low vision. The study objective is to identify the contribution of Covid-19 to the challenges faced by patients with low vision who visited the hospital. 35 low vision patients participated in the study.
Method: A self-administrated, cross-sectional survey in English was distributed using Google forms through various professional bodies across patients with low vision visiting the hospital. The questionnaire was also presented to the patients via telephonic conversation. The study objective is to identify the contribution of Covid-19 to the challenges faced by patients with low vision visited to the hospital and examine how social distancing measure has increased the challenges faced by patients with low vision. The questionnaire will contain closed-ended questions.
Result: Questionnaires were distributed to patients with low vision attending the hospital 35 responses were obtained through the questionnaire. Among the participants, 22 were males, and 19 were females. Patients who participated in the study were between 10 to 70 years of age. Social distancing increases the challenges faced by people with low vision. People with low vision had restrictive movement due to problems in maintaining social distancing and travelling outside. Challenges for low vision people depend upon the level of their sight loss; blind people rely on canes and a human guide. An individual with low vision can use their visual clues by identifying the shape and size of the object and their other senses to identify the object.
Conclusion: Coronavirus pandemic is a worldwide challenge that has spread across all sectors, including human. It applies to all industries. In no doubt, COVID-19 contributes to the faced by patients with low vision and the social distancing measures, which is one of the best ways of reducing the further spread of the disease across the globe.

Key words: COVID-19, Challenges, Optometrist, Low Vision, Social Distancing.
A Misdiagnosed Molar Pregnancy Ended Up in Excessive Haemorrhage Which was Later Diagnosed as a Uterine Arteriovenous Malformation
Authors: Najam Saima , Hassan Syeda Ifra
Published: September 2021

Uterine vascular abnormalities though are not very common but are potentially life threatening as can lead to torrential vaginal bleeding. Although they are considered relatively rare, with fewer than 150 cases reported in the literature, a true incidence of the uterine AVM may be much higher. We are reporting a case which was diagnosed as molar pregnancy and suction curettage was done, at the time of the evacuation there was excessive bleeding which was immediately dealt with the tamponade by the Foleys catheter and the vaginal packs till the arrangements for the uterine artery embolization were done. At the time of embolization right uterine artery arteriovenous malformation was detected incidentally and embolized along with the uterine arteries. The post op recovery of the patient was uneventful.
Retrospectively when the Doppler ultrasound was reassessed hypoechoic lesions and dilated veins were seen in the myometrium which were misdiagnosed as molar.
In any patient if the myometrium shows dilated veins and on Doppler if abnormal active vessel flow with a coloured mosaic pattern is detected uterine AVM should be suspected and should be investigated further with the computed tomography (CT) for proper treatment of the patient and prevention of the life-threatening haemorrhage.

Key words: Uterine artery embolization, haemorrhage, dilatation and curettage. Uterine AVM.
Prevalence of Gastric Cancer Associated with the Epstein-Barr Virus at Brazzaville Chu
Authors: Mambouene Fidele , Boumba Anicet , Mouamba Fabien
Published: September 2021

Introduction: Several studies have shown an association between infection with Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) and the occurrence of many cancers in humans, including certain gastric carcinomas (GC). Indeed, recent studies have reported that 10% of CGs are associated with EBV.
Materials and Methods: Samples of gastric carcinomatous tissues (biopsies and surgical specimens) were analyzed by PCR for the detection of EBV. Samples were collected retrospectively between January 2008 and December 2018.
Results: during this period, 52 samples were analyzed. PCR results show the EBV infection rate to be 3.8%.
Conclusion: The results obtained during this preliminary study confirm the association of EBV in 3.8% of CG cases, which is consistent with the data in the literature.

Key words: EBV, gastric carcinoma, PCR.
Topeng Panji Profil Satria, Raksasa, Dan Dewi Sebagai Sumber Rekonstruksi Pendidikan Karakter: Kajian Semiotika Rupa
Authors: Subiyantoro Slamet , Pujiono Pujiono , Kristiani Kristiani , Maryono Dwi , Wijaya Yasin Surya
Published: September 2021

Topeng Panji merupakan bentuk imitasi dari wajah para tokoh dalam legenda Panji. Penelitian ini difokuskan pada pengkajian nilai pendidikan karakter dalam struktur rupa Topeng Panji profil satria, raksasa, dan dewi melalui kacamata semiotika sebagai sumber rekonstruksi pendidikan karakter. Pendekatan penelitian digunakan adalah deskriptif kualitatif dengan sumber data informan kunci, tempat atau peristiwa dan dokumen atau arsip terkait Topeng Panji. Data dihimpun dengan teknik wawancara mendalam, observasi partisipatif, dan analisis dokumen atau arsip. Keabsahan data diuji dengan teknik triangulasi sumber dan review informan. Analisis data penelitian mengacu pada model analisis interaktif dengan prosedur reduksi data, penyajian data, dan verifikasi data. Hasil penelitianmenunjukan bahwa dalam struktur rupa Topeng Panji profil satria, raksasa, dan dewi terkandung sumber nilai pendidikan karakter yang baik sebagai rekonstruksi karakter generasi bangsa. Penelitian ini menjadi penting walaupun telah banyak peneliti yang mengkaji topeng namun sejauh ini masih dalam ranah seni pertunjukan dan belum berfokus pada aspek struktur rupa dan nilai pendidikan karakter.
Penguatan Pendidikan Karakter: Implementasi Karakter Religius di Poso, Sulawesi Tengah
Authors: Nurrochsyam Mikka Wildha
Published: September 2021

Masyarakat Poso yang beragam keyakinan memerlukan karakter religius seperti solidaritas,toleransi, dan kepedulian sosial dan nilai sosial lain yang harmoni. Salah satu upaya untuk membentuk masyarakat yang toleran adalah melalui pendidikan. Penguatan Pendidikan Karakter bagi peserta didik diperlukan untuk mentransformasikan nilai religius yang membuat harmoni dalam kehidupan sosial. Penelitian ini mempunyai tujuan: 1) Mengidentifikasi implementasi karakter utama religius dalam Penguatan Pendidikan Karakter di tingkat satuan pendidikan. 2) Melakukan analisis implementasi karakter utama religius dalam Penguatan Pendidikan Karakter di satuan pendidikan. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa Penguatan Pendidikan Karakter religius di satuan pendidikan diimplementasikan melalui tiga bentuk: Pertama, melalui praktik keagamaan yang cenderung dominan seperti pelaksanaan ritual-ritual. Kedua, melalui kegiatan sosial keagamaan untuk menanamkan sikap toleransi, kepedulian sosial dan solidaritas. Ketiga, melalui literasi yang cenderung menekankan bacaan-bacaan hukum agama dari pada bacaan yang menimbulkan spirit agama dalam penguasaan ilmu pengetahuan dan teknologi.
Pasemon Sebagai Bahasa Kritik Dalam Seni Pertunjukan Masyarakat Madura
Authors: Sofyan Akhmad , Hidayatullah Panakajaya , Badrudin Ali
Published: September 2021

Artikel ini merupakan hasil penelitian antropologi seni yang membahas perihal pasemon sebagai bahasa kritik dalam seni pertunjukan masyarakat Madura. Secara komprehensif menelaah tentang klasifikasi model pasemon sebagai bahasa kritik dalam seni pertunjukan masyarakat Madura ditinjau secara semiotik. Temuan penelitian menunjukkan bahwa pasemon dalam seni pertunjukan terbagi atas 3 model yakni Model Papareghân/paparèkan; Model sindiran langsung; dan Model penokohan; Model Paparèkan merupakan model kritik yang disampaikan melalui bentuk pantun tradisional berbahasa Madura baik secara langsung maupun melalui kèjhungan(nyanyian). Paparèkan digunakan untuk mengkritik lawan main dalam pertunjukan, maupun untuk mengkritik fenomena sosial masyarakat. Model sindiran langsung, merupakan moda kritik yang diucapkan secara langung dengan kalimat yang lugas oleh aktor/pelawak di atas panggung. Umumnya sindiran diucapkan dengan gaya humor. Sindiran langsung digunakan untuk mengkritik penonton, tuan rumah, situasi sosial maupun perilaku masyarakat hari ini. Model penokohan, adalah moda kritik yang dilakukan dengan cara mendekonstruksi sistem penandaan pada tokoh-tokoh tertentu dalam realitas sosial.Tokoh yang didekonstruksi sistem penandanya biasanya tokoh yang dekat dengan kehidupan masyarakat Madura seperti tokoh polisi dan dukun.
Kehidupan Sosial Ekonomi Masyarakat Kerajaan Mataram Kuno Abad Ix-X M: Kajian Berdasarkan Prasasti Dan Relief
Authors: Arrazaq Naufal Raffi , Rochmat Saefur
Published: September 2021

Mataram Kuno merupakan salah satu kerajaan bercorak Hindu-Buddha yang berkembang di Pulau Jawa. Artikel ini bertujuan melakukan kajian kehidupan sosial ekonomi masyarakat Mataram Kuno. Metode yang digunakan dalam penulisan artikel ini ialah historis dengan pendekatan epigrafi. Tahapan penelitian historis terdiri atas pemilihan topik,pengumpulan sumber, verifikasi, interpretasi, dan historiografi. Pendekatan epigrafi dilakukan karena penelitian ini menggunakan data prasasti. Hasil penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa kehidupan sosial masyarakat Mataram Kuno ditandai adanya pembagian golongan masyarakat. Golongan masyarakat tersebut terdiri atas brahmana, ksatria, waisya, dan sudra. Masyarakat Mataram Kuno dalam bidang ekonomi memiliki mata pencaharian di bidang pertanian, perdagangan, kerajinan, dan kesenian. Gambaran aktivitas sosial ekonomi masyarakat dapat diketahui berdasarkan relief Candi Borobudur.