bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Clinical Profileof Patients having Acute Appendicitis: A Cross-Sectional Study
Authors: Kafeel Asma , Owais Muhammad Abid , Tasneem Bushra , Khan Hassaan Hanif , Tasneem Aisha , Naz Samina
Published: September 2022

Aim: To examine the clinical characteristics of patients with acute appendicitis Study design: A cross-sectional study Place and Duration: This study was conducted at Liaquat University Hospital Jamshoro / Hyderabad from March 2021 to March 2022. Methodology: Presentstudy included 118 patients who went through emergency appendectomy for acute appendicitis. The study evaluated the patient’s clinical profile who presented with acute appendicitis. A detailed history was taken, a clinical examination was performed, and tests such as a complete blood test and ultrasonography were performed. Patients of either gender, above 10 years of age, and with clinical diagnoses of acute appendicitis were incorporated in the study. Patients having an appendicular mass or right ureteric/renal colic were excluded from the study. Results: In the current study themean age of patients was 27.56 ± 9.8 years. Out of 118 patients, 71 (60.1%) were males, and 47 (39.83%) were females. We observed thepredominance of malesin the current study. Majority of the patients presented with complaints of right iliac fossa pain (98.3%) and migration of pain (67.8%). Nausea and anorexia were present in 86.4% of cases, and vomiting was present in 84.7% of cases.Tenderness was observed in right iliac fossa in all patients while Dunphy sign (59.3%), guarding (63.5%), rebound tenderness (69.4%), rigidity (5.9%), Psoas sign (45.7%), Rovsing sign (35.5%)and Obturator sign (21.1%). Conclusion: Males are more likely to have acute appendicitis than females between 10 and 30 years of age. The most common signs and symptoms were discomforts, anorexia, nausea/vomiting, and abdominal pain. Tenderness, guarding, and rebound tenderness were the most prevalent symptoms. Keywords: Appendicectomy, emergency department, Abdomen pain, Acute appendicitis
Prevalence of Depression and Generalized Anxiety Disorder in the Epileptic Adults: A Case-Control Study
Authors: . Lalchand , Kumar Santosh , Shah Shahnaz , Qureshi Amjad Ali , Hussain Tazeem , Bhutto Amanullah
Published: September 2022

Aims: The present study aims the determination the frequency of generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) and depression in epileptic individuals and its association with the duration of the disease and frequency of episodes of seizures. Study type: A case-control study Place and Duration: This study was conducted at Ghulam Mohammad Mahar Medical College Sukkur SMBBMU Larkana from February 2021 to February 2022 Methodology: A total of 110 individuals were considered in the study. All of them were young males with a mean age of 23.2±2.5 years. A total of 55 participants were diagnosed with cases of epilepsy and 55 participants were healthy. The healthy individuals were allocated to the control group. Out of the epileptic 55 participants, 15 had temporal lobe epilepsy (TLE) and 40 had extra-temporal lobe epilepsy (ETLE). All the participants had to complete Beck Anxiety Inventory (BAI) and Beck Depression Inventory (BDI). Results: The frequency of GAD in the epileptic group was 14 (25.45%) and the frequency of depression was 19 (34.55%) which was higher, compared to the control group. The frequency of depression and GAD was more in the TLE group (p<0.276) compared to the ETLE group despite no statistical significance. There was no remarkable correlation between the duration of the disease with depression inventory score and anxiety inventory score. However, a correlation between the frequency of seizures with the BDI and BAI was found in the TLE group. Conclusion: The frequency of depression and GAD seems to be higher in epileptic individuals. An interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary approach is helpful in the treatment of such patients. Keywords: Epilepsy, Generalized Anxiety Disorder, Frequency, Depression, males
The investigation of several soliton solutions to the complex Ginzburg-Landau model with Kerr law nonlinearity
Authors: Isah Muhammad Abubakar , Yokuş Asıf
Published: September 2022

This work investigates the complex Ginzburg-Landau equation (CGLE) with Kerr law in nonlinear optics, which represents soliton propagation in the presence of a detuning factor. The φ^6-model expansion approach is used to find optical solitons such as dark, bright, singular, and periodic as well as the combined soliton solutions to the model. The results presented in this study are intended to improve the CGLE's nonlinear dynamical characteristics, it might also assist in comprehending some of the physical implications of various nonlinear physics models. The hyperbolic sine, for example, appears in the calculation of the Roche limit and gravitational potential of a cylinder, while the hyperbolic cotangent appears in the Langevin function for magnetic polarization. The current research is frequently used to report a variety of fascinating physical phenomena, such as the Kerr law of non-linearity, which results from the fact that an external electric field causes non-harmonic motion of electrons bound in molecules, which causes nonlinear responses in a light wave in an optical fiber. The obtained solutions' 2-dimensional, 3-dimensional, and contour plots are shown.
Anísio Teixeira e a Filosofia da Educação
Authors: Machado dos Santos Adelcio , Twardowski Rita Marcia , Alves dos Santos Caetano Audete , Martins Leffter Danielle , Escher Alisson André
Published: September 2022

A Filosofia da Educação busca abordar de maneira radical e severa as dificuldades surgidas na educação, a partir de uma perspectiva de conjunto. Além disso, a Filosofia da Educação pode ser enfrentada sob um modo clássico que vê a realidade como cognoscível e a inteligência como capaz de conhecê-la. A verdade, no caso, seria a correspondência exata entre o cognoscível e o conhecido. Destarte, a Filosofia da Educação, como disciplina, como teoria geral da educação, ou como diretriz norteadora do processo educacional, foi estudada e anunciada por Anísio em contexto de reformas e de tentativas de modernização da sociedade brasileira.
Concursos para professores de Música: um estado da arte nas pesquisas publicadas em periódicos científicos de Música e Educação
Authors: Wolffenbüttel Cristina Rolim , Purin Marcos Cardoso
Published: September 2022

Este artigo apresenta a pesquisa do tipo estado da arte em torno das pesquisas que tratam da realização de concursos públicos para professores de Música no Brasil. A coleta dos dados focou investigações realizadas e publicadas até o ano de 2021, porém sem data limite de início, tendo como base a coleta realizada via Internet. Após coletados, os dados foram analisados, a partir da análise de conteúdo. Como resultados foram encontrados quatro artigos, cada um localizado em um periódico, sendo três de Música e um de Educação.
Professor-pesquisador e o ensino por projetos: reflexões para desenvolver o ensino de matemática numa proposta investigativa
Authors: Costa Mário Jorge Nunes , Oliveira Neto João Evangelista , Santos Maria Jose Costa dos
Published: September 2022

A presente pesquisa consiste na apresentação de um recorte parcial dos resultados de uma formação docente que teve como objetivos descrever e a analisar as reflexões e compreensões inerentes às ideias da prática pedagógica como pesquisa e o ensino por projetos para promover uma prática docente investigativa elaboradas por participantes do curso de extensão: Professor-Pesquisador: teoria e prática, voltado para docentes que lecionam matemática no ensino fundamental, no âmbito da Universidade Federal do Ceará (UFC). O referencial teórico desta pesquisa está ancorado nas ideias do professor-pesquisador e no ensino por projetos supracitadas, sendo que metodologicamente é qualitativa, descritiva e com elementos da pesquisa participante. Dentre os resultados obtidos, compreendeu-se que a ação de pesquisa e o ensino por projetos subsidia ao docente refletir e reformular sua prática de forma contínua, sendo esses resultados importantes para a formação do professor de modo a conscientizar, incentivar e orientar os docentes sobre a ação de pesquisar a própria prática, bem como empreendê-la numa perspectiva de pesquisa.
Inovação educacional: perspectivas e metodologias para ensino disruptivo
Authors: Junger Alex Paubel , Dantas Ednei Romão Gomes , Baglione Guilherme Suarez , Cardozo Adriane Gonçalves Moura , Oliveira Victor Inacio de
Published: September 2022

O artigo em questão visa tratar das possibilidades para inovação no ambiente pedagógico e sua relação com o governo e entes privados. Para tanto, tem-se como referência teórica o conceito estabelecido como tríplice hélice, noção tal que é abordada fundamentalmente a partir da obra “Análise sobre a interação da Tríplice Hélix em um Programa Público Federal” Zen et al. (2016).  Nela, aborda-se tanto o conceito teórico como a observação prática das interrelações entre universidade, indústria e governo no Brasil, observando dentre outros aspectos, a capacidade inovativa dada a partir de tal dinâmica. Para sustentar metodologicamente o artigo em questão, foi produzida uma pesquisa aplicada e investigativa, através da busca de documentos, artigos e entrevistas com professores da rede de ensino do ABC Paulista. A compreensão da necessidade de uma formação continuada tanto para professores, quanto para coordenadores e diretores de núcleos pedagógicos em suas mais distintas instâncias; a promoção de independência para o ato de estudar do aluno de maneira individual; a promoção de educação empreendedora; dentre outros resultados obtidos, contemplam uma perspectiva de inovação no ambiente escolar.
The use of active methodologies as a means of promoting autonomy to higher education students
Authors: Thimóteo Antonio Carlos de Alcântara , Fontana Cristiane Gomes de Carvalho , Jesus Gilmar Cardozo de , Santos Jadir Perpétuo dos , Amaral Luiz Henrique , Junger Alex Paubel
Published: September 2022

The world is constantly evolving in the technological sense and the educational area must follow these processes so that it does not become outdated and to keep training quality professionals, who attract the attention and interest of the market. This study aimed to observe the appreciation of students' autonomy in their learning process when using the rotations modality by stations related to active methodologies in remote education. The modality was applied to students of higher undergraduate courses at a private university. Data were collected through observation in the classroom, interaction of the subjects in the proposed activities, narratives of the participants, and questionnaires. There was greater support on the part of the students to the activities, stimulating the autonomy of the students, and consequently, improvement in the process of construction of learning of the proposed concepts.
Detection and classification of tumor in brain using visual geometry group
Authors: Vinisha A. , Boda Ravi
Published: September 2022

Now a day’s brain tumor detection is an important matter in computer aided diagnosis for medical applications. The classification process is important and plays a vital role to diagnosis the brain tumors. The existing method concentrates on brain tumor detection, features extraction and classification. Though the traditional classification Algorithms is suffered from less accuracy and takes more time for execution.  To enhance the premature stage brain tumor detection and classification, the main intension of this paper is to extract features, classification of brain tumor using VGG-16 Architecture. By using this method we achieved maximum accuracy of 99%, minimum loss, less time for execution,F1 score, sensitivity etc., as compare to CNN, for this method execution we collected the data from kaggle dataset, Brain MRI images of 2065 patients, out of which 1445 images are cancerous and 620 images are non cancerous.
Clinical pharmacist's responsibility for the patients safety in drug information centers at Al-Basra District – Iraq
Authors: Alghadir Yasameen Mohammed Abbas , Alradhi Muhannad Salah Hamza , Ahmed Zainab Mohammad , Daood Tuka Abd-Alkareem , Abdulraheem Iman Falih
Published: September 2022

Drug information center (DIC) is an academy that provides objective, free and updated information on drugs and their use, and communicates to the different categories of users for better understanding and benefit of patients. Therefore, DIS belongs to an organization that provides information services about medications. The overall aim of the DIC is to promote rational medications use through scientific, objective, updated, free and evaluated information. The purpose of this research was to assess the use of drug information centers by health care professionals to improve medication safety. A data of six months were collected from November-2021 until May- 2022. The number of questions during this period was counted and all these questions were analyzed. 24% of these questions were made by the, 40%made by the pharmacist, 13% were made by the nurse and 19% were made by the patients. A total number of requests were responded during the 6 months period are 298 requests. This explains the importance of DIC in answering questions and providing adequate information about medicines.
Mucin expression in liver tumors
Authors: Kuznetsov O. E. , Tsyrkunov V. M. , Ali Adeeb Hussein A. , Kerimova S. Sh.
Published: September 2022

Difficulties in diagnosis, the prevalence of oncological processes, their medical, social and economic significance and high mortality rate determine the relevance of the fight against them and make the problem of studying the mechanisms of their early diagnosis one of the key ones. The subject of research now is the description of many biological markers, the determination of which allows us to assess the risks of developing a disease, diagnose a tumor, and serve as a biological indicator of the tumor process. The subjects of the study were tissue samples from 65 patients with liver cancer. The level of antibodies to MUC-1 and MUC-13 was studied. The established value of the concentration of antibodies to MUC-1 and MUC-13 in the blood serum of people with liver cancer is higher than the values in practically healthy individuals (p = 0.002; p = 0.0001), and the concentration of antibodies to MUC-1 and MUC-13 in the tissue tumors of cancer patients is higher than in the blood serum of healthy individuals and patients with liver cancer (p<0.05). The expression level of MUC-1 and MUC-13 in the tumor tissue is not related to the age and sex of patients.
Limiting the role of antibiotics in children with adenotosilitis
Authors: Eldin Doaa Abd Elhalem Saif , Abdelal Asmaa Fathy Elsyed , Rabou Khadiga Abd Allah Abd , salem Taghreed mahmoud mohamed , Mansour Eatemad Nabil , Okda Heba Tawfik
Published: September 2022

Background In the past, group A beta-haemolytic streptococcus infection consequences were the main goal of empirical antibiotic therapy of sore throat. Antimicrobial stewardship is crucial due to the threats posed by multi-resistant pathogens. The aim of this study : was to investigate the possibility of limiting the role of antibiotic in children with adenotosilitis  Methods: This hospital-based, randomised, prospective research involved 120 child who visited OPD of both Pediatrics and Otorhinolaryngology departments,  pesented with adenotonsillitis  were enrolled . All cases met the eligibility requirements were randomly assigned to two groups: 60 cases in Group A got systemic antibiotics. Group B 60 cases received symptomatic treatment with  immune modulator, vit D 2000-5000 IU orally once daily. The cases were selected through 2 months from February 2022 to April 2022. Age :2 years  to 9  years. In  younger children less than 3 years, dysphagia was expressed by the mothers as difficult swallowing and crying  during feeding with drolling of saliva. Results: Regarding baseline symptoms and indicators and after three days, there was no discernible difference between groups A and B. However, after six days of therapy, group B considerably outperformed group A in terms of absent sore throat, dysphagia, and tonsillar hypertrophy.
Could Myocardial 99mTc-MIBI Washout rate be the savior in patients with Ischemic Cardiomyopathy in limited resources countries?!
Authors: Zaki Zainab Ahmed Mohamed , Moustafa Hosna Mohamed , AbouGabal Mahasen , Elremisy Dalia Rifaat , Hussein ElShaymaa
Published: September 2022

Background: proper assessment of patients with ischemic cardiomyopathy is a key determinant for management with other investigations, improving the patient’s quality of life and reducing future cardiac events. This study was conducted to evaluate the value of myocardial MIBI washout rate using delayed resting myocardial perfusion imaging in patients with ischemic cardiomyopathy in limited resources countries. Patients and Methods: this prospective study included 86 patients (64 males (74.4%) &    22 females (25.6%) with ejection fraction less than 35%. The mean age was 56.7 ± 9.4 years, all patients underwent ECG-gated single-photon emission computed tomography (SPECT) technetium-99m MIBI myocardial perfusion imaging (99mTc MIBI).
Effect of CuSO4 and seaweed extract on the nutritional status of grafted local lemon seedlings Citrus limon L. on aurantifolia
Authors: Al-Mousawi Abrar Moneam Mohsen , Al-Abbasi Ghalib Bhew Abod
Published: September 2022

Citrus aurantifolia rootstock seedlings were treated with seaweed extract and copper sulfate. Seaweed extract (ground feed) was added during the growing season at four levels (0, 10, 20, 30 ml seedlings-1) and copper sulfate sprayed at four concentrations (0,5, 10, 15 ml L-1). The results showed that the treatment of lemongrass seedlings grafted on rootstock aurantifolia with seaweed extract and spraying with copper sulfate affected the nutritional status For seedlings (percentage of nitrogen in shoots (%), percentage of phosphorous in shoots (%), percentage of potassium in shoots (%), content of leaves of copper (mg. kg-1), iron content of leaves (mg The results also showed that the addition of marine algae extract at a concentration of 30 ml interfering with spraying with copper sulfate at a concentration of 15 ml L-1 is recommended to improve the vegetative, root and nutritional growth of lemon seedlings and its content of macro and micro nutrients.
study to compare the effectiveness of inspiratory muscle training versus alternative nostril yoga breathing on blood pressure, resting heart rate and quality of life in essential hypertension
Authors: Dave Yagnik , Sorani Dinesh , Patel Mital
Published: September 2022

Background: Great wellbeing is a pre-essential of human useful and improvement measure. Raised BP stays the main source of death around the world, representing 10.4 million passings each year. Many research has demonstrated the positive effects of inspiratory muscle exercise (IME) on cardiac autonomic function, indicated by reduced sympathetic modulation and increased vagal modulation in young smokers, as well as hypertensive and heart failure patients. Alternate nostril yoga breathing (ANYB) is one of the effective breathing techniques which involve breathing through one nostril at a time while closing the other nostril manually. The normal nasal cycle consists of alternating phases of congestion and decongestion of nasal tissue based on the predominance of parasympathetic or sympathetic tone in the autonomic nervous system. Method: Ethical approval was obtained from the SAFE SEARCH INDEPENDENT ETHICS COMMITTEE. N=30 Essential Hypertensive patients age between 35 to 55, both male and female included in this pilot study and the further study continues with more sample. After taking consent the patients were divided randomly into two groups. Group A Inspiratory muscle training (15) and Group B (15) Alternative nostril yoga breathing. Both groups received treatment for 4 weeks and 5 days/week.
Association of serum soluble endoglin with preeclampsia
Authors: Mehmood Asma , Fida Najma , Gul Afshan , Farhat Sahar , Khalid Laila , Noor Somaya
Published: September 2022

Objectives: To determine and compare the serum soluble Endoglin (sEng) levels among pregnant women with preeclampsia (PE) and women having normal pregnancy. Methodology: This cross-sectional study was carried at IBMS KMU and the data collection was carried out in the department of Gynecology & obstetrics, Lady Reading hospital, Peshawar, from June 2019 to July 2020. A total of 138 pregnant women at the gestational age of 26-30 weeks were included. The study sample was divided into two groups. Group A: Pre-Eclamptic (n=92). Group B: Normotensive Control Group; women with normal pregnancy (n=46). Results: Mean age in PE group was considerably lower as compared to control group (p<0.001). Similarly, mean age at the time of marriage was significantly lower in the PE group compared to control group (19.40±1.92 vs 21.17±2.19 years, p<0.001). Both mean systolic and diastolic blood pressure in PE and control group was noted to be significantly differed (169.78 ± 16.64/ 114.62 ± 9.34 vs 119.57 ± 1.07/ 78.48 ± 5.56 mm Hg, p<0.05). PE group had statistically significantly higher sEng levels compared to control group (13.42 ± 2.94vs3.47 ± 2.80 ng /ml, p <0.001).
To evaluate clinical spectrum of megaloblastic anemia in a tertiary care hospital central India
Authors: Sharma Ashish Kumar , Jain Hemant Kumar , Mishra Akanksha
Published: September 2022

Background: Megaloblastic anaemia is one of the frequently occurring diseases in a developing country such as India. Megaloblastic anemia occurs mainly because of vitamin B12 and folate deficiency. Proper clinical assessment of megaloblastic anemia is very important for diagnosis and treatment. Aim and Objective: assessment of clinical profile of megaloblastic anemia in different age group, central Indian population. Material &Methods: A cross-sectional, observational study was carried out at a tertiary care centre, Madhya Pradesh, India. The patients who presented with clinical features of megaloblastic anemia in medical outpatient department were evaluated with complete blood count with RBC indices. Results: Of a total of 250 cases, 66 (26.4%) was diagnosed as megaloblastic anaemia. Commonly (34.8%) occurs in 16-30 years age group. More Frequent in vegetarians persons.  Weakness/fatigue, anorexia and edema were the common presenting symptoms. Pallor hepato-splenomegaly and hyper pigmentation were the most common clinical signs. About 87.8%% of the patients presented with moderate to severe anemia. Conclusions: Megaloblastic anemia is common clinical problem with weakness, anorexia and pallor as major presentation. However some had neurological features
Pulmonary function in patient with ulcerative colitis
Authors: Grover Sunita , Maan Pratibha , Lal Jat Shankar
Published: September 2022

Aim: To determine the type and frequency of pulmonary involvement in patients with UC and to determine the distribution of pulmonary dysfunction in patients with UC. Methods: A total of 39 cases of UC, were enrolled consecutively in this study from the Department of Gastroenterology. The age, sex, family history, duration of disease, biochemical parameters (CRP, ESR, blood routine test, etc.), lung function, chest X-ray, diagnoses, and treatments were collected. Patients and controls underwent standard pulmonary function testing. Comparisons of rates among multiple groups were done with Fisher exact test, continuous variables were compared with one-way ANOVA. Results: According to the true love index, the severity of active UC was moderate and severe among 36.7% and 63.3% of subjects respectively. The pulmonary function test “FCV” showed reduced mean FCV among subjects with active UC (2.86±0.77 litres) and inactive UC (3.91±0.62 litres) as compared to controls (4.04±1.14 litres). Among the patients with deranged PFT, 1 (7.6%) had obstructive, 7 (53.8%) had small airway disease and 5 (38.6%) had a restrictive pattern of lung involvement. Conclusion: Subclinical pulmonary dysfunction is frequent in UC and dependent on disease activity. Some alterations were sub-clinical and some of the patients showed troublesome pulmonary symptoms.
Developing intellectuals in Vietnam
Authors: Ninh Nguyen Dinh
Published: September 2022

In the history of development, intellectuals have always played an important role in the survival and prosperity of each country, especially since the world is changing strongly with the outstanding development of science and technology. In the process of international integration, the position and role of intellectuals have been enhanced and are constantly being consolidated and enhanced in quantity and quality, gradually meeting the requirements of the country's general development in the region's new situation. However, there are still certain limitations. The article analyzes the perspective and practice of developing intellectuals in Vietnam.
Neurofinance: the new world of finance based on human psychology and individual investment behaviour
Authors: Singhraul Budheshwar Prasad , Batwe Yashasvi
Published: September 2022

Neurofinance is an emerging discipline in the area of behavioural finance. As the word neurofinance covers multi-disciplinary fields like neurology, psychology and finance it is a tool for understanding an individual’s behaviour towards financial activity done through brain mapping. When it comes to financial or investment decisions made by an individual it is said to be cognitive as well as baised being executed by neural process.  It becomes necessary to understand the psychological factors behind the origin of this biasness. The concept of neurofinance which has developed out of neuroeconomics has become the base for recent studies on behavioural finance that explains the relationship between financial behaviour and human brain activities. Thus, this paper constructs the concept of neurofinance as an emerging key by demonstrating available studies done by different researchers and authors. This study is largely based on secondary sources of data making it a research based on conceptual analysis. It is expected that this study will nurture the further empirical researches done for analyzing individual’s investment behaviour and decision, with the concern of building and exploring Neurofinance as a foundation in the field of behavioural finance researches.
Genomics in oral cancer
Authors: Muralidharan Shrikanth , Patankar Swapna , Shah Yashodhara , Rao Prashant , Karande Prasad
Published: September 2022

Background: The genetic factors play an essential role in the cell behavior and function in areas affected with cancer, identifying them could help faster risk detection and mitigation of cases that can be easily saved without much therapeutic intervention at the primary stage itself. This review aims to develop comprehensive evidence regarding genomics in oral cancer initiation, regulation, and progress/inhibition. Material and Methods: A systematic review was carried out of all the reported literature on genomics and proteomics as biomarkers from January 2015 to December 2021 across 3 different search engines- Medline/PubMed, Google Scholar and Scopus. There were 61 articles for the genetic components of oral cancer after following the PRISMA guidelines. Results: Among the 61 articles a number of genes were identified which showed either over or under expression in presence of cancer. All of the proteins showed a rise in their levels in cancer cases compared to healthy cohorts and premalignant cases. The levels of these proteins were also raised significantly in the premalignant cases compared to the healthy patients. Conclusion: A conclusion can be drawn that not all gene markers are raised; some show low expressions.
Evaluation of Trichogramma spp. to minimise the attack of teak skeletonizer, Eutectona machaeralis (Walk.)
Authors: Joshi K. , Sambath S. , Chandra Subhash , Roychoudhury N. , Yousuf Mohd. , Kulkarni Nitin
Published: September 2022

For evolving an eco-friendly, non-toxic and practically feasible method of minimizing attack of the most serious insect pest, the Teak skeletonizer Eutectona machaeralis (Walk.), four egg parasitoids viz. Trichogramma brasiliensis Ashmead; T. chilonis Ishil.; T. pretiosum Riley and T. japonicum Ashmead, were tested in laboratory conditions. The result proved that T. brasiliensis was a potential species to parasitise maximum number i.e. 58 to 61 per cent of host eggs in laboratory. Field evaluation of the wasps of T. brasiliensis in different quantity proved that introduction of this egg parasitoid @ 1.25 to 3 lakhs wasps/ ha was equally and highly effective to minimize the attack of Teak skeletonizer, E. machaeralis.
Estimates of genetic parameters from an open pollinated progeny test of Shisham (Dalbergia sissoo Roxb.)
Authors: Sharma Rajesh , Kumar Sanjeev , Thakur K. , Kumar Surinder
Published: September 2022

Genetic parameters were estimated from 7-yr old open pollinated progeny test of Shisham. The results indicated presence of significant amount of genetic variation in the materials studied. Height, diameter and basal area were found to be under the control of additive gene action as evidenced by their high values of individual tree heritability. The genetic gain values followed a similar trend. Height, diameter and basal area exhibited positive and significant genetic correlation. Of the 25 clones tested 13 (UPGONP-74, UPGONP-29, UPGONP-149, UPGONP-56, UPGONP-46, UPGONP-94, UPGONP-152, UPGONP-165, UPGONP-35, UPGONP-61, UPGONP-168, UPGONP-78 and UPGONP-53) were found to be the best general combiners for height, diameter and basal area.
Domestic Stability and Economic Growth: China’s Foreign Policy Under Xi Jinping’s Administration (2013-2022)
Authors: Santos Vieira de Jesus Diego
Published: September 2022

This article aims to examine the role of domestic stability and economic growth in China’s foreign policy under Xi Jinping’s administration, from March 2013 to July 2022. I argue that one of the most relevant goals of China’s foreign policy is to preserve domestic stability and economic growth, which are necessary for the survival of one-party rule. China may be best seen as a responsible reformer that tries to facilitate for permanent regional and global cooperation, but at the same time brings alternatives to the liberal international order. The main foreign policy strategy is to capitalize on Chinese economic power to strengthen China’s political and military influence in regional and global affairs.
Analysis of the Public Management Profile in Brazilian Municipalities and the Differentials Found in Smart City Management
Authors: Ribeiro Fernanda Ferreira de Araujo , Pardini Daniel Jardim , Morais Greiciele Macedo , Dos Santos Valdeci Ferreira
Published: September 2022

Global population growth is a subject of debate in governmental, non-governmental organizations, and academia, as well as a concern for contemporary society. The projections of weakening and depletion of urban infrastructure, difficulties in supply, scarcity of natural resources, associated with primary needs (health, education, housing, and security) created a demand for alternatives to attending the population needs. Some cities, called smart cities, already stand out for achieving their management goals with the help of technology. This article aims to identify the management elements that differentiate the management of a city considered smart (Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, Brazil) from the others in the Brazilian context. For the analysis, secondary data for 2015 provided by the Brazilian Institute of Geography and Statistics were used. The analysis allowed us to identify the management characteristics of the 5,570 Brazilian municipalities. The characteristics of the management of the municipality of Belo Horizonte, considered a smart city, were identified through interviews with the managers of the municipality. With the analysis, we identified the differentiating elements of the management models, which made it possible to create environments that propelled the increase of creativity and proposals of technological bases in the management of a smart city.
Lone Wolf Terrorism Trends in Indonesia
Authors: Waliyanri Avina , Syauqillah Muhamad
Published: September 2022

In the past few years, lone wolf terrorism has become a trending topic in the world of terrorism. We look at various definitions and trends of lone wolf terrorism from previous literature. This research aims to determine if there is a trend in lone wolf terrorism in Indonesia. The profile of the attacker is categorized based on the attacker’s age, gender, marriage status, occupation, and education, while the attack is categorized based on the attack’s target, region, choice of weapon, survival, casualties, and ideology or motive. The data is presented as descriptive statistics of qualitative nominal data in pie charts, and the results are discussed and analyzed. It was found that lone wolf terrorists do not have a single profile, but there are trends found where the attackers are typically male, single, in the 20s to 30s, self-employed, and at least graduated high school. The attacks usually target police, are based on ISIS ideology, uses either sharp weapon or explosives, and does not result in death. The attacker also typically survives, and all the attacks happened in the island of Java, Indonesia
Ultrasonic Investigation of Thermodynamic Parameters in Binary Liquid Mixture of Acetonitrile in 2- Propanol at 301.15K
Authors: A.Wani Surendra
Published: September 2022

The ultrasonic velocity (u), density (ρ) and viscosity (η) and related thermo-acoustic parameters are the important tools in understanding the nature and extent of pattern of molecular interactions between components of liquid mixture. The ultrasonic velocity, density and viscosities of binary liquid mixture containing Acetonitrile in 2- Propanol over whole concentration range have been measured at 305.15K. This measured data have been used to compute derived thermo-acoustic parameters like adiabatic compressibility (βad), free length (Lf)), free volume (Vf), internal pressure (πi), and acoustic impedance (Z). The variation of these parameters with concentration and temperature are also used to correlate with the structural changes observed in binary liquid mixture. Keywords: Binary liquid mixture, ultrasonic velocity (u), density (ρ) and viscosity (η), adiabatic compressibility (βad), free length (Lf), free volume (Vf),internal pressure (πi), molar volume(Vm).
PENEGAKAN KETIDAKADILAN HUKUM UNTUK MEWUJUDKAN KEADILAN DALAM PELANGGARAN HAK ASASI MANUSIA (HAM) DI INDONESIA
Authors: Hutabarat Dany Try Hutama , Hakiki Nurdini , Lubis Nirmalasari , Yosa Muhammad Agi , Widiastuty Netty , Safitri Ela , Fadila Aan , Saragih Julfirman , Nasution Daffa Irsyad , Marpaung Dimas Suria , Manurung Muhammad Rizaldi , Batubara Rifana , Sagala Victor Paulmarch
Published: September 2022

The enforcement of legal justice, particularly related to human rights in Indonesia, is still not optimal, mainly because until now the State of Indonesia is still in a transition zone which is still marked by human rights violations. This study aims to determine how the application of legal justice to human rights violations. So that it will be known how the settlement taken in cases of human rights violations in Indonesia, as well as how the principles of Islamic law regarding Human Rights. The conclusion of the problems discussed is the application of legal injustice to human rights violations in Indonesia based on Law no. 26 of 2000 concerning Human Rights Courts. where in this issue the aim is to achieve justice in the law, it is called the ad hoc court which is used to try violators of human rights in Indonesia. To resolve cases of human rights violations that occurred in the territory of Indonesia, it was carried out through an Ad Hoc court. if the time of the occurrence of human rights violations before Law no. 26 of 2000 concerning Human Rights Courts. and if the violation of Human Rights occurs after this Law, it will be resolved through the Human Rights Court. and, if the violation of Human Rights occurs before this Law can also be resolved, namely through the Truth and Reconciliation Commission established by law.
Auditor Switching Pada Perusahaan Manufaktur Yang Terdaftar Di Bursa Efek Indonesia
Authors: Sejati Fajar Rina , Prasetianingrum Septyana
Published: September 2022

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menguji hubungan variabel antara pergantian manajemen, opini audit, financial distress, dan ukuran KAP terhadap auditor switching pada perusahaan manufaktur yang terdaftar di Bursa Efek Indonesia. Penelitian ini menggunakan data sekunder dan metode penelitian analisis regresi logistik, pengujian hipotesis, dan uji asumsi klasik dengan menggunakan program analisis IBM SPSS 21. Sampel dalam penelitian ini adalah 16 perusahaan manufaktur yang terdaftar di Bursa Efek Indonesia selama periode penelitian 2012-2014, yang memenuhi syarat uji sampel dengan metode purposive sampling. Hasil analisis regresi logistik menunjukkan bahwa variabel Pergantian Manajemen, Opini Audit, Financial distress, dan Ukuran KAP secara parsial tidak berpengaruh terhadap auditor switching. Oleh sebab itu, kesimpulan dari penelitian ini adalah tidak ada pengaruh pergantian manajemen terhadap auditor switching, tidak terdapat pengaruh opini audit terhadap auditor switching, tidak terdapat pengaruh financial distress terhadap auditor switching, dan tidak terdapat pengaruh ukuran KAP terhadap auditor switching.
Pengaruh Size, Wealth, Leverage, Dan Intergovernmental Revenue Terhadap Kinerja Keuangan Pemerintah Provinsi Papua
Authors: Novita Rina , Kartim Kartim
Published: September 2022

Dengan adanya UU No. 32 Tahun 2015 tentang Pemerintah Daerah, maka Pemerintah Pusat memiliki keterkaitan dalam hal keuangan dengan daerah, dalam hal pembiayaan penyelenggaraan urusan pemerintahan yang diserahkan atau ditugaskan kepada daerah. Penyelenggaraan urusan pemerintahan tersebut didukung oleh tanggung jawab terhadap pemerintah daerah yang cukup besar, yaitu salah satunya dapat dibuktikan dengan kinerja pemerintah daerah. Kinerja merupakan gambaran tentang pencapaian visi, misi, dan tujuan dari suatu organisasi. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menganalisis Pengaruh Size, Wealth, Leverage, dan Intergovernmental Revenue terhadap Kinerja Keuangan Pemerintah Provinsi Papua. Hasil menunjukkan bahwa variabel size tidak berpengaruh terhadap kinerja keuangan pemerintah daerah, variabel wealth berpengaruh negative terhadap kinerja keuangan pemerintah daerah, variabel leverage tidak berpengaruh terhadap kinerja keuangan pemerintah daerah, dan variabel intergovernmental revenue tidak berpengaruh terhadap kinerja keuangan pemerintah daerah
Digital Marketing in the Digital Era: The Booming Virtual Promotion Tools
Authors: Shukla Umesh , Srivastava Dr. Shantanu Kumar , Rao Prof. Dr. P.C.K.
Published: September 2022

The marketing promotion has undergone a phenomenal metamorphosis ever since the smart phone invaded our lifestyle. It is witnessed globally the dominance of the digital means in almost all the spheres of life that allows no option than to adapt and embrace. One obvious example of forced adaptability is the myriad of advertisements that pop up while browsing any type of content. The introduction of social media further accelerated the pace at which these changes impact the promotional aspects of any product or service. Digital media works as a catalyst for business and professional growth while seamlessly integrating even the most subliminal demands of the customers, with more proactive promotional strategies and better applications of them. Promotion as a form of integrated marketing communication has come of age to become most apt and upright. Some argue that conventional marketing dictums would no longer hold well, and it may be partially true, as the doctrines remain intact and the game-changer is only “the way they are integrated” with regard to speed and time of delivery. It is essential to target the right customer and the right content while attempting to be creative through relevant touchpoints. The present paper attempts to throw light on the emergence of digital marketing tools that help boost marketing efforts more than before and outcomes apparently be unassuming.
How Salinity Affect Emergence of Garden Cress (Lepidium sativum L.) Cultivars?
Authors: YILDIRIM Ertan , EKİNCİ Melek , GÜNAYDIN Tahir , GÜVEN Emre , ÖZTÜRK Halil İbrahim
Published: September 2022

Salinity has been a major problem for world agriculture in recent years, limiting plant production. This study was carried out to determine the effect of salt stress on seedling emergence parameters of Dadaş and Helen garden cress cultivars. Three doses (S0: 0 mM NaCl (control), S1: 30 mM NaCl and S2: 60 mM NaCl) of salinity level were applied as irrigation and their effects on seedling emergence (emergence percentage, emergence speed, mean emergence time, mean daily emergence, peak value and emergence value) were investigated. In the study, there were generally significant decreases in the emergence parameters of both cultivars with increasing salt level. It was observed that the emergence parameters of Dadaş cultivar were not affected much under 30 mM salt, but there were significant decreases in emergence parameters at 60 mM salt level. It was determined that Helen cultivar was more sensitive to salt stress and its emergence parameters decreased significantly even at the lowest salt level (S1:30 mM). The findings of the study showed that the emergence percentage, mean daily emergence, peak value and emergence values of Dadaş variety were higher than Helen variety in all salinity levels. In addition, Dadaş garden cress was the variety with mean emergence time. In conclusion, there were significant differences between cultivars and cultivars under salt stress, and Dadaş cultivar more resistance to salinity stress during emergence than the Helen cultivar. In order to obtain a clear idea about the salt resistance of these cultivars, it is necessary to determine the response to salt stress during plant development.
The Effect of Audit Committee Characteristics on Firm Performance: Evidence from Non-Financial Sectors in Oman
Authors: Shamsuddin Amanuddin Bin , Alshahri Ghazi Mohammed
Published: September 2022

This study aims to observe the effect of audit committee (AC) characteristics, namely AC size (ACS), AC independence (ACI), and AC meetings (ACM) on two financial performance indicators; return on assets (ROA) and Tobin’s Q. This study was conducted on 63 non-financial firms listed on the Muscat Securities Market (MSM) in Oman for the period from 2016 to 2019. Multiple regression techniques have been applied to analyze the data and get empirical results. The findings revealed that two of the three independent variables have an insignificant effect on financial performance, and ACI has a substantial negative effect on Tobin’s Q. Based on the findings, it can be implied that the corporate governance mechanism and AC structure in Omani firms need to be improved. Stricter control government authorities may be necessary to ensure that firms appoint AC members who can enhance the firm’s performance, and contribute to the country's economic expansion.
خاندان بنو لہب کے محدثین کا تذکرہ: سندِ حدیث میں موجود نسبت اللھبی کے حوالہ سے
A Study of the Muhadditheen of the Banu Lahab Family: Regarding the Al-Lahabi Chain in Sanad al-Hadith
Authors: Shahid Muhammad Shoaib
Published: September 2022

In the sciences of Hadith, "Ilm Asma-ul-Rijal" is not less than the rampart for a fort. There are different ways of identifying the narrators of Hadith (Muhadditheen) through this Ilm Asma-ul-Rijal, which include their names, surnames, titles, lineage, attributes, authorship, status and shortcomings.
In the topic under discussion, the possible aspects of the title "Al-Lahabi" mentioned in the Isnaad of the hadith have been studied. In this regard, an attempt has been made to know from the titles of the narrators, in the chain of narrators, and their relation with Al-Lahabi lineage whether they belong to the same family of Abu Lahab whose ancestor Abu Lahab’s enmity towards Islam was manifest and whether this family rendered its services to Islam? And among those who have been blessed with this service, only the authentic narrators have been mentioned with reference to the service of Hadith.
The main purpose of this research is to determine the place and position of the descendants of Abu Lahab in the Ilm-e-Hadith by mentioning their knowledge and services. These gentlemen are not mentioned in the sources due to their services not being compiled and described. o, they could not get the pride of place which they deserved like the members of any other tribe. Therefore, in this paper, their introduction and their traditions are described so that their narrations can be assessed in the light of the valid rules and regulations of the narration of Hadith instead of prejudice and blind replication.
I hope this study will subsequently open the doors for researchers on many aspects such as the social, religious, and political services of this family.
Preparation of Flame Resistant Retanning Product for Glove Leather
Authors: Zehra Beena , Solangi Barkat Ali , Nadeem Uzma
Published: September 2022

Leather gloves are very light leather used for protection against various risks. A flame-resistant product is needed to increase the flame resistance of natural leather. In this study, 02 flame resistant retanning products had been prepared utilizing waste leather protein extract with phosphoric acid and formaldehyde. These products had been applied at the retanning stage during leather processing. The utilization of phosphorus compounds chemically reacted with or deposited in leather fibers represented the most significant contribution in durable flame retardancy.  The final prepared leathers had been characterized for different physical properties such as radiation and electric heat resistance, flame spread resistance and impact of spatter. These products had been found to be compatible with commercial flame-resistant products. The thermal behavior of prepared leathers showed significant resistance.
Process evaluation of an intervention to improve HIV treatment outcomes among children and adolescents
Authors: Seguin M. , Dringus S. , Chiomvu S. , Apollo T. , Sibanda E. , Simms V. , Bernays S. , Chikodzore R. , Redzo N. , Mlilo P. , Ndlovu L. , Nzombe P. , Ncube B. , Kranzer K. , Abbas Ferrand R. , Chikwari C. D.
Published: September 2022

SETTING: Children and adolescents with HIV encounter challenges in initiation and adherence to antiretroviral therapy (ART). A community-based support intervention of structured home visits, aimed at improving initiation, adherence and treatment, was delivered by community health
workers (CHWs) to children and adolescents newly diagnosed with HIV.OBJECTIVES: To 1) describe intervention delivery, 2) explore CHW, caregiver and adolescents’ perceptions of the intervention, 3) identify barriers and facilitators to implementation, and 4) ascertain treatment
outcomes at 12 months’ post-HIV diagnosis.DESIGN: We drew upon: 1) semi-structured interviews (n = 22) with 5 adolescents, 11 caregivers and 6 CHWs, 2) 28 CHW field manuals, and 3) quantitative data for study participants (demographic information and HIV clinical outcomes).RESULTS:
Forty-one children received at least a part of the intervention. Of those whose viral load was tested, 26 (n = 32, 81.3%) were virally suppressed. Interviewees felt that the intervention supported ART adherence and strengthened mental health. Facilitators to intervention delivery were
convenience and rapport between CHWs and families. Stigma, challenges in locating participants and inadequate resources for CHWs were barriers.CONCLUSION: This intervention was helpful in supporting HIV treatment adherence among adolescents and children. Facilitators and barriers
may be useful in developing future interventions.