bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Formation of the mechanism of state antimonopoly policy on national consumer markets
Authors: Nemashkalo Karina , Kyryliuk Andrey
Published: January 2024

The article examines the formation mechanism of state antimonopoly policy on national consumer markets. It was determined that the formation of the state antimonopoly policy takes place according to the state's general economic policy needs. The general economic policy of the state is established depending on the values inherent in the state in each changeable period. Depending on the values of the state, in a certain period, the goals of state regulation in general and goals of antimonopoly policy in particular form. Determined that the mechanism of formation of state antimonopoly policy includes and correlates the interests of state regulation, which correspond to the interests of the market participants majority and the interests of individual business entities. It was determined that the state component of antimonopoly regulation is subject to established norms and rules at the legislative level. Market participants, in addition to the norms and rules established by legislation, are influenced by the institutional environment. They are generally accepted market participants, norms, and rules that are not documented and not mandatory – established that an essential component of the mechanism of state antimonopoly policy formation on national consumer markets is the coordination of regulation between state authorities and non-state self-regulatory organizations consisting of market participants also interested in antimonopoly regulation. It is established that the results of antimonopoly regulation are aimed at the factors of sustainable socio-economic development, which in turn form the general economic policy of the state.
Keywords: State regulation, antimonopoly policy, competition policy, mechanism of antimonopoly policy.
Strategic directions for ensuring the economic security of enterprises
Authors: Kupalova Halyna , Goncharenko Nataliia , Chernetska Anna
Published: January 2024

The problem of forming an economic security strategy is currently more relevant than ever. Due to the full-scale aggressive military actions of the Russian Federation, which began on February 24, 2022, a deep economic crisis arose in Ukraine, which caused the reduction of personnel, production capacities of several enterprises, their closure, and even bankruptcy. One of the reasons for such a state of crisis is the display of the strategy of economic security and development, which provided for an effective, high-quality response to external challenges and the implementation of measures for the maximum functioning of the enterprise in extreme conditions, namely threats to the internal and external environment. The results of the achievements of scientists in the theoretical and methodological aspects of economic security, highlighted in the article, deserve attention. However, most of the studies are general and cover the macro level – national or regional. In contrast, the issues of ensuring the economic security of business entities at the micro level are less studied and require more detailed development. Therefore, this study aimed to determine the strategic directions of the development of enterprises in the extractive industry to strengthen economic and technological security for restoring Ukraine's economy based on sustainable development. Ensuring the economic and technological security of LLC "ZAKHIDGAZINVEST", Lviv, Lviv region, acted as the object of the article. The novelty of the obtained results is expressed in the determination of directions for strengthening the economic, technological, investment, and financial security of "WestasInvest" LLC, as well as in developing recommendations for improving the formation of the economic security strategy. The recommendations will make it possible to create an effective strategy for ensuring the economic security of the enterprise, considering possible challenges and threats of the internal and external environment.
Keywords: strategy, security, economic security, financial security, technologicalsecurity, development, planning, competitiveness, enterprise, threats, challenges, internal environment, external environment.
Analisis Kinerja Pendapatan Industri Perbankan Syariah di Indonesia
Authors: Syaifulloh Muhammad , Asngari Imam , Syathiri Ahmad
Published: January 2024

This research aims to obtain empirical evidence regarding the analysis of the revenue performance of the Sharia Banking industry in Indonesia. This research uses panel data. The number of banks studied were 10 Sharia Commercial Banks in Indonesia listed in the 2015-2022 Sharia Banking Statistics. The variables used in this research are Income (Ln_Income), Capital (Ln_Modal), Murabahah Financing (P_M), Operational Costs Operational Income (BOPO) Ratio (RBOPO), Dummy Covid-19 (DCovid19). Based on the results of statistical testing using eviews 12, the Capital and Covid 19 Dummy variables have an effect on Islamic bank revenues, while the Murabahah Financing variables, BOPO Ratio have no effect on Revenues of Sharia Commercial Banks in Indonesia. Results The coefficient of determination (R2) is 0.885. This explains that the influence of the independent variable on the dependent is 88.5% and the remaining 11.5% is influenced by other variables not examined in this research.
Analysis Of Formaldehyde In Nail Polish With Thin Layer Chromatography And Spectrophotometry Uv-Vis Circulated In Bekasi City
Authors: Herdini Herdini , Hadi Veriah
Published: January 2024

ABSTRAK

Formaldehid merupakan suatu senyawa kimia yang berbentuk gas tidak berwarna, mudah menguap, berbau spesifik dan bersifat iritatif. Formaldehid digunakan pada sediaan cat kuku yang bertujuan sebagai pengawet dan sebagai selaput untuk membentuk resin yang berguna untuk meningkatkan daya lekat. Menurut Peraturan Kepala Badan POM No. HK 03.1.28.11.07517 tahun 2011, formaldehid digunakan dalam formulasi cat kuku dengan persyaratan kadar maksimum 5%. Oleh karena itu dilakukan analisis formaldehid pada sediaan cat kuku yang beredar di Kota Bekasi. Penelitian dilakukan secara kualitatif menggunakan kromatografi lapis tipis (KLT) dan kuantitatif menggunakan metode spektrofotometri UV-Vis pada 3 sampel teregistrasi dan 3 sampel tidak teregistrasi yang diambil secara acak dengan berbagai merek. Uji kualitatif formaldehid dilakukan dengan KLT menggunakan eluen terbaik etil asetat : asam asetat : metanol (5:2:3). Penetapan kadar dilakukan secara spektrofotometri UV-Vis pada panjang gelombang 554 nm. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa dari uji kualitatif 6 sampel cat kuku tersebut positif mengandung formaldehid. Kadar formaldehid pada keenam sampel tersebut adalah 0,0042% (R1), 0,0021% (R2), 0,0007% (R3), 0,0014% (TR1), 0,0006% (TR2), 0,0013% (TR3).

Hasil dari penelitian ini diketahui tidak terdapat cat kuku yang beredar di kota Bekasi yang melebihi syarat kadar formaldehid yang ditetapkan oleh Badan POM RI.

Kata kunci: Formaldehid, cat kuku, kromatografi lapis tipis (KLT), spektrofotometri UV-Vis
Aplikasi Tumbuh Balita (ATULITA) Memantau Pertumbuhan Balita Di Posyandu Jamblang
Authors: Kusuma Ika Maruya , Hidayat Taufik , Nurmiati Siti , Febriani Amelia
Published: January 2024

ABSTRACT

The monitoring of toddler growth is currently limited, involving manual recording of quantitative measures such as weight, height, and head circumference. This research aims to enhance partners' understanding of the usage of the Toddler Growth Application (Atulita), which not only includes quantitative measurements but also incorporates qualitative nutritional screening. The methods employed include observation, interviews, and literature review. The research reveals that the Atulita Application is designed and built on the Android platform, accessible through a smartphone. On average, there is a 11.7% improvement in partner engagement with the Atulita Application as a result of the study.
Perancangan Sistem Deteksi Dan Pengenalan Perintah Suara Menggunakan Modul Esp 32 Dengan Metode Convolutional Neural Network (Cnn)
Authors: Effendi Harlan , Saryadi Rezky Mahardika
Published: January 2024

ABSTRACT

The capabilities of microcontrollers are currently developing rapidly. Thanks to Moore's Law, the number of embedded transistors is growing exponentially. This has led to increasingly sophisticated microcontroller capabilities that are inversely proportional to price, so that we can now embed artificial intelligence on microcontrollers with the help of one of Google's APIs, TensorFlow Lite. In this final project research, a voice command detection and recognition system will be designed using a 32-bit microcontroller in the form of an ESP32 module with WiFi connectivity as the main processor to perform data processing and recognition in the form of voice commands. Voice input is taken using a MEMS (Micro Electro Mechanical System) microphone using the I2C interface. The data sent has a width of 8 bits with a sampling frequency of 44 kHz. The sampling data results will be used in the artificial intelligence training and testing process, together with a voice command library collection with a data size of 4 GB consisting of 20 word files in English, Indonesian, and noise or environmental background samples. Training and testing are carried out by converting the results of the voice signal sampling data into voice spectrum images for input to the CNN (Convolutional Neural Network) algorithm. The results of the experiment show that the voice command recognition process has an accuracy of 90% with a recognition time of less than 1 second.

Keyword : esp32,Voice, CNN, MEMS, tensorflow Lite
Mothers` Attitudes on the Influence of Social Media on Parenting Styles of Adolescent Girls in Tanga Municipality, Tanzania
Authors: Kimangale Asia , Malechela Issa Omar
Published: January 2024

This study aimed to assess the influence of mother’s attitude on social media towards parenting styles of adolescent girls. The study employed a mixed methods research approach with convergent parallel design. Questionnaires, interview, and documentary review were prominent methods used in data collection. 104 respondents were recruited to collect data which deem suitable for the study. The obtained data analysed by using free QDA Miner and SPSS for non- numerical and numerical data respectively. The findings show that mothers have either positive or negative attitude on social media use of adolescent girls. The positive mother’s attitude is influenced by such factors as screening time, learning and communication purpose. While negative mother’s attitude is influenced by factors as early sexual relationship and age of adolescent girls. Finally, the researcher recommended that adolescent should be emphasized on the positive use of social media to increase their performance in the educational carrier
Extraction of geraniol from palmarosa oil using hydrotropic solvents
Authors:   Sri Sivasubramaniya Nadar College of Engineering, Rashma L. Judith , Presley S I David ,   Sri Sivasubramaniya Nadar College of Engineering, Prakash D Gnana ,   Sri Sivasubramaniya Nadar College of Engineering
Published: January 2024

The extraction of geraniol from palmarosa oil using hydrotropic solvents was investigated. Palmarosa oil possesses an appealing rose aroma and properties like anti-inflammatory, antifungal, and antioxidant due to the presence of geraniol. The extraction of geraniol from palmarosa oil by using distillation methods like steam distillation and fractional distillation was a laborious process. So hydrotropes were tried for extraction. The geraniol yield and purity depend on parameters like concentration of hydrotrope, solvent volume ratio, and time period. Using the Box Benkhem Design (BBD), the extraction process was optimized. One of the major advantages of using hydrotropic solvents is that they were classified as green solvents, and recovery of solvents is also possible. To reduce the extraction time probe sonication is carried out. Different hydrotropic solvents with probe sonication are done on palmarosa oil by altering various process parameters to study the separation, yield, and purity.
Exploring Employee Turnover Intention: PT. Esta Dana Ventura Case
Authors: Syamrul Syamrul , Modding Basri , Serang Serlin , Arifin Zaenal
Published: January 2024

Purpose: The purpose of this study to determine the effect of workload, work stress and burnout on turnover intention employee of PT. Esta Dana Ventura Branch of Makasar.Design/Methodology/Approarch: This research uses explanative research with a quantitative approach. A sample of 120 respondents was selected for data collection using simple random sampling method. A closed questionnaire was used which was facilitated through Google Forms. The collected data was analyzed using a Likert scale model and t test.Findings: This study confirms a positive and significant relationship between workload, work stress, and burnout with employee turnover intention. These results support theories that describe excessive workload, high stress levels, and levels of burnout with the desire of employees to leave the organization. These implications can enrich our understanding of how these variables are interrelated and how they impact employee attitudes and behavior. Based on the research results, PT. Esta Dana Ventura Makassar Branch should take some practical steps Encouraging open communication between management and employees is very important. This can help identify problems related to workload, work stress, and burnout that affect employees. Management needs to open effective communication channels to provide opportunities for employees to convey problems and problems that are experienced.
ŽPV vakcina vyrams. Ar tai prevencija nuo anogenitalinių vėžių?
Authors: Trepokas Dovydas , Tumelyte Augustina , Sauseriene Jolanta
Published: January 2024

Žmogaus papilomos virusas (ŽPV) – tai infekcija, dažniausiai plintanti lytiniu keliu. Ji lemia ne tik gimdos kaklelio vėžį, bet ir kitas vėžines ar ikivėžines vyrų ir moterų ligas. Šia infekcija bent kartą gyvenime gali persirgti beveik visi lytiškai aktyvūs asmenys. Siekiant sumažinti ŽPV sergamumą bei paplitimą, naudojamos vakcinos. Moteris jos apsaugo nuo gimdos kaklelio vėžio, o vyrus – nuo vėžinių pokyčių varpoje, išangėje. Įrodyta, jog šios vakcinos gali apsaugoti nuo anogenitalinių bei ekstragenitalinių karpų susiformavimo. Tyrimo tikslas. Šia literatūros apžvalga siekiama aptarti ŽPV infekciją, dažniausiai sukeliamas klinikines išraiškas, mirštamumą bei vakcinų naudą, siekiant sumažinti ŽPV sukeliamas patologijas vyrams. Metodai. Literatūros paieška buvo atliekama „PubMed“ bei „Google Scholar“ duomenų bazėse. Paieška buvo susiaurinta iki straipsnių, parašytų anglų ir lietuvių kalbomis. Iš viso buvo peržiūrėti 43 straipsniai, publikuoti nuo 2014 m. iki 2022 m., iš kurių 25 buvo atmesti. Išvados. Šiuo metu Europos Sąjungoje prieinamos trys ŽPV vakcinos, kurios apsaugo vyrus ne tik nuo vėžinių ligų, bet ir karpų susiformavimo. Pastaruoju poveikiu nepasižymi „Cervarix®“. Taip pat buvo pastebėta, kad, skiepijant vyrus, pasiekiama nauda ir visuomenės atžvilgiu: užkertamas kelias ŽPV plitimui, kurį skatina vyrai, sergantys be simptomų ir lytiškai santykiaujantys be kontraceptinių priemonių.
Anizokorijos diferencinė diagnostika. Literatūros apžvalga
Authors: Bagdonavičiūtė Elija , Dulinskas Marius , Juškaitis Povilas , Judickaitė Austėja , Varoniukaitė Aistė , Glebauskienė Brigita
Published: January 2024

Anizokorija yra būklė, kai vyzdžiai tampa skirtingo dydžio. Anizokorijos atsiradimą lemia disfunkcija tarp vyzdžio plečiamojo (lot. m. dilatator pupillae) ir vyzdžio sutraukiamojo (lot. m. sphincter pupillae) raumenų veiklos. Raumenų disfunkcija gali atsirasti, kai patys raumenys ir juos inervuojantys nervai yra pažeisti. Galimos vyzdžių asimetrijos priežastys įvairios: nuo pacientui nepavojingos fiziologinės anizokorijos iki įvairių navikinių, infekcinių arba kraujagyslinių patologinių procesų, kuriuos reikia gydyti nedelsiant. Šeimos medicinos gydytojui svarbu pastebėti anizokoriją, išskirti galimas jos priežastis, kad būtų laiku diagnozuojamos gyvybei pavojingos būklės. Šiame straipsnyje apžvelgiamos dažniausios anizokorijos priežastys, jų diferencinė diagnostika bei tolesnio paciento tyrimo rekomendacijos.
Kauno miesto gyventojų požiūris ir informuotumas apie skiepijimą nuo erkinio encefalito
Authors: Lešinskytė Roberta , Vrubliauskaitė Brigita , Krančiukaitė-­Butylkinienė Daina
Published: January 2024

Tikslas. Ištirti Kauno miesto gyventojų požiūrį ir informuotumą apie skiepijimą nuo erkinio encefalito (EE). Metodika. Tyrimas atliktas internetinės anoniminės apklausos metodu 2023 m. viduryje. Naudota unikali šiam tyrimui sukurta anketa. Apskaičiuota mažiausia reikalinga imtis – 385 anketos. Tyrime dalyvavo 470 pilnamečių Kauno miesto gyventojų, įtrauktos 399 anketos. Duomenys analizuoti naudojant statistinį paketą „IBM SPSS Statistics 29.0“. Rezultatai. 62,9 proc. asmenų yra pasiskiepiję nuo EE, o 37,1 proc. – nepasiskiepiję. Žmonės, turėję artimą kontaktą su šia liga, labiau linkę pasiskiepyti nuo EE (p = 0,047). Dauguma (73,3 proc.) pasiskiepijusių asmenų nusprendė skiepytis patys. Pagrindinės priežastys, dėl kurių žmonės nesiskiepija nuo EE: neturi laiko (36,2 proc.) ir mokama paslauga (33,0 proc.). Išvados. Įžvelgiama informacijos sklaidos problema, nes apie teisingą pakartotinį skiepijimą nuo EE žinojo tik 34,6 proc. respondentų. Nemokamo skiepo nuo EE prieinamumas gali padidinti pasiskiepijusių žmonių skaičių, nes 40,0 proc. neplanavusių skiepytis respondentų pasiskiepytų, jei skiepas būtų nemokamas.
Changes in Intra Ocular Pressure after Cataract Surgery
Authors: Rajni Sethia  , Nirathya Anisha Pothuri  , Aditya Desai  , R.N. Kothari  , Aarushi Shah  , Jeet Patel
Published: January 2024

Background: Rise in Intraocular Pressure (IOP) is the major contributing factor to the pathology of glaucoma.Along with cataract, it is one of the leading causes of preventable blindness all over the world. Cataract surgerycan help reduce the IOP and our study helps confirm the same.Methods: Our study included 150 eyes of 150 patients undergoing cataract surgery by phacoemulsification bya single surgeon. Complete ocular examination was performed on all the patients which included uncorrected distancevisual acuity (UCVA) and best corrected visual acuity (BCVA) by Snellen’s chart, anterior segment by slit-lamp,IOP by Goldmann’s Applanation Tonometry (AT), gonioscopy by 4 mirror gonioscope, Anterior Chamber Depth(ACD) and Axial Length (AL) by A-scan. IOP measurements were taken between 9am and 10am.Conclusion: Our study divided the patients into 3 groups based on IOP i.e., <15, 15-19, and 19-23 mmHg of IOP.All the 3 groups showed a lesser IOP post cataract surgery. There was a significant decrease in IOP whenbaseline was compared with post op week 1, week 4 and week 12. Therefore our study confirms that cataract surgerywith PCIOL causes reduction in IOP which remains sustained for months.
A Novel Method to Estimate Height of an Individual with Facial Index
Authors: Arunashri  , C. Lalitha , K.V. Venkateshu
Published: January 2024

Objective: Face is the most important part of the body. Cranial anthropometry is well known determinant ofgood and important aspects of treatment in the field of medicine, dentistry, plastic surgery, aesthetics. Thereare studies on the facial index determination and classification of faces. There are very few studies on theestimation of height of an individual from facial index as a parameter. Here in this study, we have aimed toestimate height of an individual from facial index derived from his/her 2D photograph. Therefore, here inthis study we have attempt to estimate height from the facial index of an individual.Materials and Methods: Study population were randomly selected 105 samples to measure the facialparameters using digital vernier calipers manually, and also height with the help of stadiometer. Then thefacial index was determined from the postcard size photograph of an individual, then classified based onBannister classification and formula was derived to estimate the height of an individual from it.Result and Conclusion: We observe a correlation existing between the facial index and the height of anindividual. This study will be of great utility for the forensic application for estimation of height from the2D photograph of an individual.
Evaluation of Snake Bite Cases Admitted To Hospital in Tertiary Care
Authors: H. Waghmode Avinash , Bodkha Pravir , N.Patil Suvarna , A.J.Ajankar  , Kotkar Sonali
Published: January 2024

A significant problem faced in rural India is snake bite. India’s high mortality rate is due to climatic conditions,population predominance in rural areas, and agricultural dependency. In order to research the epidemiologyand outcome of snake bite cases, this retrospective study was done at B.K.L Walawalkar Rural MedicalCollege and Hospital, Sawarde. During the study period, 58 snake bite cases were reported.30 of the biteswere poisonous. Male preponderance has been noted.Maximum number of cases were seen during rainyseason and more during day time.The lower limbs were most frequently involved.42 cases were recoveredout of 58 cases and 16 patients left the hospital againstthe medical advice.As a specific treatment, polyvalentAnti Snake Venom (ASV) vials were used. The improvement in mortality may be the consequence of timelyhospitalization and specific care and subsequent first aid steps.
Changing Trends (Patterns) of Human Poisoning in Kadapa Region – a Five Years Study
Authors: B. Nagendra Prasad  , L. Anand Kumar
Published: January 2024

“Caution is advised while decontaminating a victim of poisoning. Over enthusiasm may result in the patient, not the poison” – John Morrision Poisoning has been known to mankind since time immemorial and the study of various poisons and their effects has always fascinated mankind. References to poisons and various instances of poisoning are available in Indian Shastras, Egyptian Papyari and Sumerian writings.1Since then many substances considered advantages and disadvantages in the form of food or poisons have been discovered. Those substances which are used unfortunately to take away the man’s life or cause ill health have been changing. Some of the great persons who were poisoned to death are Chatrapati Shivaji Maharaj,2-3 whose bed was poisoned, Socrates, who was made to drink Hemlock (Conium maculatum) and Rasputin who was poisoned with cyanide and then shot. Aluminum phosphide poisoning, a rodenticide is also posing a formidable challenge and is on the way for taking the number one position. As poisoning trends go on changing, it is necessary to know the poisoning trends from time to time.
Applications of Reverse Panoramic Radiography for Age and Gender Determination- A Radiographic Study
Authors: Karthikeya Patil  , Mahima VG  , Poornima Chandran  , SrishtiTayal  , Jaishankar HP
Published: January 2024

Objectives: This study was conducted to establish if any correlation exists between individual’s chronological age and lambdoid sutures closure status in mortals through modified reverse panoramic radiograph.Materials and Methods: Total number of 140 subjects, 10 years and beyond were included in the study, and divided into seven groups with an age interval of 5 years. Assessment of lambdoid suture closure was done according to Frederic Rating Scale on modified reverse panoramic radiographs. Data obtained was subjected to statistical analysis using Cramer’s V test.Results: A significant correlation was observed between the age group and suture closure. Cramer’s test gave value of 0.000, and was interpreted as a good correlation between the age and suture closure status with a P value of <0.05Conclusion: Lambdoid suture can be very effective and reliable practical tool for age assessment in mortalsthrough modified reverse panoramic radiography (ectocranially)
Stature Estimation from Anthropometry of Foot in Adults of Border Areas of Punjab
Authors: Megha Rapotra  , Jaswinder Kaur
Published: January 2024

Background: Stature is one of the various parameters of identification of the individuality of a person. Estimation of stature from various measurements of the body is of value in medicolegal investigations as well as in anthropology. The foot measurements are important in forensic field as they can be used as body height predictors for an individual.The current study deals with developing a regression equation for stature estimation from foot breadth and foot length and to find out the correlation between stature, foot breadth and foot length. Methods: The data was collected from 500 asymptomatic, healthy adults (250 males & 250 females) belonging to border areas of Punjab region of age group ranged between 18-50 years.Results: The correlation between foot length and stature (r= 0.337) was more than foot breadth and stature (r= 0.046) indicating foot length to be a better predictor of stature. Linear regression equations were derived for estimation of stature from foot breadth and foot length.Conclusion: Both foot breadth and foot length showed positive correlation with stature as indicated by the regression coefficient. The results indicate that one can successfully estimate staure from different foot dimensions. The calculated regression formulae show good reliability and applicability of estimate which would be useful for Anthropologists and Forensic Medicine experts.
A Study to Evaluate the Effectiveness of Awareness Programme on Knowledge Regarding Disaster Preparedness For Common Natural Disasters among the Adults Residing at Selected Rural Areas of Dehradun, Uttarakhand
Authors: Manisha
Published: January 2024

Disasters have a huge impact on humans, environment and economy throughout the globe. Preparedness for disasters is critical for individuals, households, businesses, organizations and communities, but many remain unprepared. India has been vulnerable to a large number of natural and human-made disasters on account of its unique geo-climatic and socio-economic conditions. The study was conducted to evaluate the effectiveness of awareness programme on knowledge regarding disaster preparedness for common natural disasters among the adults residing at selected rural areas of Dehradun, Uttarakhand. A quasi experimental study using non-equivalent control group pre-test post-test design was used. Purposive sampling technique was used to select 80 adults: 40 each in control group and experimental group. Data was collected using structured knowledge questionnaire. Collected data was analyzed by descriptive and inferential statistics using SPSS-16 programme. The findings showed that the pre-test mean knowledge score among the adults of control group was 15.88 and experimental group was15.35. The post-test mean knowledge score among the adults of control group was 16.02 whereas in experimental group it was 30.05. In post-test, in control group, maximum 62.5 % adults had average knowledge, 30% had poor knowledge and 7.5% had good knowledge, whereas in experimental group, maximum 82.5% adults had good knowledge, 17.5% had average knowledge and none had poor knowledge. Hence it was concluded that the awareness programme had significant impact on improving knowledge of adults regarding disaster preparedness for common natural disasters.
Knowledge and Awareness about Burning Mouth Syndrome among Dental Students
Authors: Manju J  , Mutum Sangeeta Devi  , Meena.J  , Rahul B  , Kavitha.M  , Niveditha.B
Published: January 2024

Aim: This study was conducted to evaluate the knowledge and level of awareness about Burning mouth syndrome among dental students. Method: The study was carried out among the dental students.A self-constructed questionnaire was made and given to a total of 100 students. The answers were recorded and converted into numbers and percentages.Results: The results of the study reveal that undergraduate dental students have a fair knowledge about burning mouth syndrome.Conclusion: There is an increased need for comprehensive educational programmes and clinical exposure for students to be aware about burning mouth syndrome.
Imprints of miRNA- An Update
Authors: Priya N S  , Ramakant Nayak  , Vijayalakshmi K  , Kishore Bhat
Published: January 2024

Introduction: Micro Ribonucleic acid (miRNA) is the novel fraction of non-coding RNA, which is considered as the biological measure of genetic state of a cell. It plays a mantle regulatory role post transcriptionally, involving both biological and pathologic cellular processes. miRNAs possess unique properties like, abundant tissue expression which allows for reproducible isolation and quantification. Methods: Literature search was carried out by using different combinations of keywords on Pub Med and Cochrane database to retrieve the data for the literature review. Discussion: Distinct expression profiles of miRNA in OSCC (Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma) offers the use of specific miRNAs signature for early-stage diagnosis, prediction and prognosis. It plays a critical role in the initiation and progression of cancer functioning either as an oncogene or as tumor suppressor. At present, it has a huge impact on understanding the aberrant gene modifications in OSCC and its future effects on prognosis and therapeutic relevance needs to be looked upon.Conclusion: Distinct phases of miRNA from its origin, properties, functionality, detection, cancer association to future trends are updated in this review.
A Descriptive Study to Assess the Level of Knowledge Regarding the First Aid Management among Undergraduate Nursing Students at Dinsha Patel College of Nursing of Nadiad City
Authors: Bhatia Sanjana , Limbachiya Rashmi , Barot Nikita
Published: January 2024

First help is the best help so first aid is the provision of initial care for an illness or injury. A Descriptive studywas conducted to assess the level of knowledge regarding the first aid management among undergraduatenursing students at Dinsha Patel College of nursing of nadiad city. Sample size for the present study wasconsisting of 106 Nursing Students. The instrument used for data collection is structured knowledgequestionnaire. The data analysis was done by using descriptive and inferential statistics. The result of thepresent study was that The findings of study reveals that the Majority of the Undergraduate Nursing Studentswere having Average Knowledge (62%), 39 % were having Good Knowledge & 5% were having PoorKnowledge. The study concluded overall, students’ level of first-aid knowledge was moderate. So it isnecessary to improve wide-spreading of first aid and basic life support training programs to college area.Constant and practical of training first aid program for the nurses must take an effective role.
Rationale of “Potency Test” as Performed on Alleged Accused of Sexual Offences in Age Old Forensic Practice- A Study
Authors: Dutta Sayak Sovan , Mukhopadhyay Sandip , Khan Joydeep
Published: January 2024

Background: Following the amendment in Sec 375 IPC as per Criminal Law Amendment Act 2013, potencyis not at all essential to commit rape and so even an impotent man can rape a woman. Even after the change indefinition of rape and laws related to it in 2013, still the same age old question of potency is repeating in everyrequisition seeking medical examination of alleged accused of sexual offence. Investigating police officersask for potency test of the alleged accused persons irrespective of the type of sex offence committed by thepersons. MoreoverMedical examination report of the alleged accused is often labelled as the ‘‘POTENCYTEST REPORT” in the Court of Law disregarding all other findings. Method: Diagnosis of impotence isa multi-disciplinary approach. The aim of the study is to discuss the rationale of potency test in relation tosexual assault cases in light of CLAA (2013) and current practice followed in many Institutions.76 Allegedaccused of various sexual offence cases are studied here concerning the history of sexual offence, selfclaim of potency and duration between alleged incident and medicolegal examination. Conclusion: There isabsolutely no necessity of potency test if there is no history of peno-vaginal intercourse and if the accusedis not claiming himself to be impotent. Integrated approach between doctors and law enforcing agencies isessential to channelize the investigation in a more scientific way.
Estimation of Age from the Fusion of Human Sternum in ‘Bengalee’ Population from Dead Bodies Sent for Autopsy in NRSMCH Morgue
Authors: Mukhopadhyay Sandip , Dutta Sayak Sovan , Adhikary Subhajit
Published: January 2024

Background: Age is a datum of identification for any human individual.It is mandatory for an autopsysurgeon to perform autopsy of unknown dead bodies brought by the police, and the dilemma that he orshe faces is how to establish the identity of that body.Sternum is the bone which gives a fair idea for theestimation of age in the later decades of life. Method: the aim of the study is estimation of Age from thefusion of different parts of Sternum in a human individual.Dead bodies of ‘Bengalee’ persons sent forPost Mortem examination in the Hospital morgue, Department of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology, N.R.SMedical College & Hospital, Kolkata. 120 sternums are studied in this study over a period of 1.5 years.Fusion of xiphisternum with the lower end of mesosternum starts above 22 years of age, complete unioncan be observed above 31 years on the other hand beginning of union can also be seen at 45 years of age.No union or beginning of union was seen in older ages also.Complete fusion between manubrium and upperend of mesosternum was found at as low as 24 years age,yet beginning of union and recently complete unionwas seen at 40 years and 47 years- 49 years respectively. Older ages also showed no union. There was nosignificant difference between male and female in respect to the ages showing fusion.The increasing gradesof fusion of different sternal segments when compared with increasing ages showed significant statisticalcorrelation. Conclusion: In the ‘Bengalee’ population it can be said that with increasing age the differentparts of sternum show increasing grades of fusion, fusion of the sternebrae startsaround puberty and iscompleted by 17 years- 20 years of age, xiphoid process fuses next and then comes the fusion betweenmanubrium and mesosternum, though exceptions are there, where younger aged individuals showedcomplete union yet older aged individuals showed no union or beginning of union.
A Post-Mortem Study of “Lifelines”: Common Belief Vs. Reality
Authors: Mukhopadhyay Sandip , Dutta Sayak Sovan , Samanta Shelly
Published: January 2024

Background: Dermatoglyphicsis the scientific study of naturally occurring creases on certain body partslike palms, fingers, soles and toes.As per Dermatoglyphics, the creases are believed to result from flexionof the fetal skin and can be influenced by factors causing aberrant development of the embryo. Method: theobjectives of the study was to examining the length of lifelines of the deceased and calculation of predictedage of individuals from their lifeline’s length by applying the knowledge of palmistry. And to compare thepredicted age with the age at death of those deceased individuals. 100 cases all above 18 years are studiedover a period of three months. Conclusion: The result of this study revealed that it is not in agreement withthe popular belief of Palmistry among most of the common people that length of lifeline reveals longevity.More is the age at death, the likelihood of the prediction of longevity from the lifeline being right is more.
Knowledge Management and its role in Health Care Education
Authors: Patel Uusha , Joshi Deepika S
Published: January 2024

Knowledge management in health care is a hot cake to study. Since this sector is heavily relying on theknowledge of different ingredients, and evidence based medicine is expected to be implemented in dailyhealth care activities; besides, delivery of care replies on cooperation of several partners that need toexchange their knowledge in order to provide quality of care. IN health care a knowledge based treatmentand consultancy is most required things in contemporary scenario. Since lot more challenges are lies inthe way of knowledge management. In public health decision is mainly based on data and a shift is neededtowards evidence based decision making. It is obvious that health care can profit from many advantages thatKM can provide. Nevertheless, several challenges are ahead, some are proper to KM and other particular tothe health care field. This chapter will overview KM, its methods and techniques, and provide and insightinto health care current challenges and needs, discuss applications of KM in health care and provide somefuture perspectives for KM in health care.
Frequency and Prognostic Value of ABO Blood Groups in Patients with Hypertension, Obesity, Diabetes Mellitus, and Anemia in Local Population of Al-Najaf City/ Iraq
Authors: Shaimaa Jaber K.  , Huda A. Saleh  , Rajaa A. Hussein
Published: January 2024

This study was designed to investigate the distribution of ABO blood types and the possible association of hypertension, diabetes mellitus, obesity, and anemia diseases with ABO types. A total of 535 individuals 277 (51.77% males and 258 (48.22% females) were participating in the present study. Among them, 389 healthy subjects (187 (48.07% males and 202 (51.92% females) as well as 146 patients 90 (61.60%) males and 56 (38.40% females), 67 (37.85 % had hypertension, 51 (28.81%) had DM, 29 (16.38% had obesity and 30 (16.94%) subjects had anemia, the participants were attending hospitals, clinics, and laboratories. The demographic and clinical details, including ABO blood groups, blood glucose, blood pressure, blood hemoglobin as well as height and weight were obtained for both groups. Data analysis was done using the Chi-square test for comparing data. Based on the results, O blood type was the most common group with a percentage of (43.18% and 47.26%) followed by A type (25.44% and 26.02%) then B (22.87% and 13.01%), and AB (8.48% and 13.69%) respectively for healthy and non-healthy individuals. Hypertension and diabetes mellitus diseases were the greatest percentage (37.85% and 28.81%) respectively comparing with obesity (16.38%) and anemia (16.94%). The present study indicated that individuals of blood group O and A (52.48% and 23.75%, respectively) were more susceptible to diseases as compared with patients of blood group B (12.70%) and AB (11.04%). Our results suggested that the relative risk for hypertensive and diabetic patients was found to be higher in blood group AB (45% and 35% respectively) and lower in blood group O (36.84% and 25.26% respectively); high incidence of obesity was found in type O blood (24.21%) compared to other ABO types, while anemia was prone for patients with A blood group (20.93%). The results showed no association between ABO blood groups with hypertension, diabetes mellitus, obesity, and anemia diseases.
The Relation between CRP and Ferritin in People Infected with COVID-19 in Al- Amariah City
Authors: Arkan Abdullah Abbas  , Ban Mohammed Abbas Al-Kanan  , Yasser Qassim Hussein
Published: January 2024

he study aimed at the Covid-19 infection causes an increase in both the effective protein level C and the level of the ferritin of blood in the early diagnosis of COVID-19 infection. In the present study that was carried out in Amariah city from 15th of July to 15th of October 2020, a total of 100 people (60 infected group with COVID-19 and 40 control group without Covid-19) who were admitted to AL-Amariah Hospital whose ages were between 15-75 years. Patients were investigated for the detection of COVID-19 by using Real-Time PCR. The current study showed that the infection with COVID-19 is affected by the age factor of the patient. The highest rate of a patient with COVID-19 was within the age group >50 years with a highly significant relation between COVID-19 and age. The study showed that the highest rate of CRP in the infected group compared with a control group with a highly significant difference. The highest rate of ferritin in an infected group than the control group.
Bacteriological Study of Carbapenem and Aminoglycoside Resistance in Staphylococcus Aureus Recovered from Patient in Baghdad Province
Authors: Hajir Adil Anwar  , Maliha Masaoud  , Ahmed Salim
Published: January 2024

Background: In population- and hospital-acquired infections, Staphylococcus aureus is one of the most powerful causative agents. Aminoglycosides are active bactericidal drugs and are frequently used to treat staphylococcal infections in conjunction with beta-lactams or glycopeptides. Staphylococcus aureus is immune to carbapenems and other beta-lactams A different mechanism that can lead to carbapenem resistance is the active expulsion of carbapenems from the periplasmic space after their entry, due to the high distribution of these bacteria that are now immune to other antibiotics, it has become more difficult to treat these drug-resistant strains. Materials and Methods: A total of 130 staph.aureus isolates were isolated from different clinical samples in some public & private hospitals in Baghdad city during the period from November to December 2019. Bacterial identification was done using conventional cultural & chemical methods & and VITEk 2 cards for identification (GP), while the minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC) testing was performed using disk diffusion & (AST-GP30) cards in VITEK 2 automated system. Results: By using disk duffusion test out of 130 of Staph.aureus isolate, 76(58.4%) were resistant to aminoglycosids antibiotics (gentamicin) while 29(22.3%) were resistant to carbapenem antibiotics (imipenem) The MIC of different antibiotics was performed on 26 isolates using (VITEK2AST-GP30) showed that 18(69.2%) were resistant to aminoglycosids antibiotics (gentamicin) while 26(100%) were resistant to carbapenem antibiotics (imipenem). Conclusion: The MIC of different antibiotics By using disk duffusion the Staph.aureus isolate resistant to gentamicin 76(58.4%) and 29(22.3%) were resistant to imipenem, while, by VITEK2AST-GP30 showed 18(69.2%) were resistant to gentamicin , while 26(100% were resistant to imipenem.
Management Modalities and their Outcome in Patients of Acute Pancreatitis: A Cross Sectional Study
Authors: Akulwar Anil , Kamble Ajonish , Mahakalkar Chandrasekhar , Chandi Dhruba Hari
Published: January 2024

Background: Acute pancreatitis is a potentially serious condition with wide variation in severity rangingfrom mild and self-limiting to a rapidly progressive illness leading to multi-organ failure.Aim and Objective: To study early enteral feeding and their outcome in patients of acute pancreatitis.Methodology: Present study was a prospective study carried out in 60 patients out of 50 were male (83.3%) and 10 female (16.6 %) admitted as acute pancreatitis in the department of surgery, Shalinitai Meghehospital and Research centre, Datta Meghe Medical College, Nagpur. A thorough history was taken anddetailed clinical examination was conducted of all the patients on admission. All the patients were subjectedto biochemical and Radiological investigations. Radiological investigations like X-Ray chest abdomen andUltrasonography were carried out initially in all the patients. CT Abdomen performed as per requirement.Severity of disease was accessed on admission on the basis of BISAP scoring system. Conservativemanagement was instituted with early enteral feeding for all patients. All patients who recovered weredischarged and followed up on outpatient basis. Data was analyzed with appropriate statistical tests.Results: All the patients were initially managed conservatively with early enteral feeding. Type of feedingwas according to the severity of the illness. Oral in mild / moderate pancreatitis and nasogastric feedingin severe pancreatitis. Mild and moderate variety tolerated enteral feeding well thus need for intravenousinfusion was obviated. Out of these, 1 patient (1.7 %) required interventional management due to acutenecrotizing pancreatitis. This patient later required intravenous infusion and TPN in view of progressiveclinical deterioration due to necrotizing pancreatitis. The management of complications was essentiallyconservative. Acute necrotizing pancreatitis has a mortality of 100 % even with aggressive management.The overall mortality rate in our study was 1.7% .Conclusion: Conservative management is the mainstay of treatment in acute pancreatitis. Early enteralfeeding obviates the need for intravenous infusion in mild and moderate pancreatitis and in selected casesof severe acute pancreatitis. Early enteral feeding has advantages over Parenteral nutrition and reducesmortality, infectious complications, preventing malnutrition, reduction in length of hospital stay. Earlydetection and aggressive management of in acute severe pancreatitis can prevent its progression to acutenecrotizing pancreatitis and its complications.
Production, Purification and Characterization of -Lactamase from Clinical Isolate of Acinetobacter baumannii A7
Authors: Afrah Jabbar Lazim  , Essam Fadel Alwan Al-Jumaili2
Published: January 2024

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Clinical Characteristics of COVID-19 in Patients: A Meta-Analysis
Authors: Bestun Ibrahim Hama Rahim  , Muhammed Babakir-Mina
Published: January 2024

An outbreak of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) was detected in Wuhan, China in December 2019, the causative agent is severe acute respiratory coronavirus 2 (SARS-Co-2). The virus spread quickly to other areas and countries and the disease has become pandemic. This meta-analysis study was carried out to evaluate the clinical characteristics and to assess the prevalence of comorbidities in COVID-19 confirmed patients from January 1, 2020 to December 1, 2020. Totally, 5580 cases were involved in this study, (55.2%) of them were males, the predominant clinical symptoms of COVID-19 patients were fever, cough, and fatigue (61.9, 50.1%, and 34.1% respectively). The most frequent comorbidities were hypertension, diabetes, as well as cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases (13.1%, 7.4 %, and 5.9% respectively). The majority of the patients in this study were male, the most prevalent signs and symptoms were fever, cough, and fatigue. The highly repeated comorbidities in the cases were hypertension, diabetes, also cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases.
Mechanism of Corneal Epithelial Cells Death by Infection of pseudomonas Aeruginosathrough Analysis Expression of Caspase-1, TNF, RIPK1, RIPK3, Caspase-3 in Rats Model
Authors: Ismi Zuhria  , Nurwasis  , Eddy Bagus Wasito  , Winarto  , I Ketut Sudiana  , Reny I’tishom  , Nyilo Purnami
Published: January 2024

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The Anthropometric and Biochemical Parameters in Normal Weight-Central Obesity Females
Authors: Sanaa Jameel Thamer
Published: January 2024

Central obesity is abdominal fat that accumulates and affects the health status. The present study aimsto estimate some blood biomarkers among normal-weight females with central obesity and determinethe prevalence of central obesity. The method: healthy females with normal body weight and age groupof (33-44 y) have participated and their body anthropometric parameters were determined. The Navyformula detected the body composition. Serum glucose, lipid profile, insulin, and cortisol hormonewere tested. The results: a high prevalence has been found of the central obesity among females withnormal weight (71.098%). Central obesity is characterized by increasing WC, WHR, and WHtR withhigh-fat percentage and fat mass (40.55%, 25.6 kg) than females without central obesity (31.5%, 19.4kg, respectively). The central obesity females showed significant elevation in serum glucose 8.937mmol/L, insulin 177.884 pmol/L, and HOMI 10.216 with dyslipidemia than the ones with the noncentralobesity. A high significant cortisol level (29.126 μg/dl) was observed in the normal weightcentral obesity group. Conclusions: the incidence of central obesity among normal-weight females hasbeen associated with changes in some blood profiles, which may contribute to increasing adiposityrelatedrisk factors and health outcomes and the effect on body shape.