bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
A Light Weight Temper Resistance Client File in an External Memory for Remote User Authentication and Access Control
Authors: Buhari Bello Alhaji , Obiniyi Afolayan Ayodedele , Junaidu Sahalu B. , Donfack Kana Armand F.
Published: February 2023

This research proposes a lightweight tamper resistant client file in an external memory as an alternative to smart card for remote user authentication and access control. The benefit of using this special client file is portability and ease of acquirement, especially in school online portals, online resources portals, and e-commerce portals. The characteristics and design considerations that make smart card tamper resistant are reviewed. Techniques and characteristics to make a client file in an external memory to exhibit a lightweight tamper resistant property has been formulated. The Kumari et al.'s scheme, which is the latest research that uses external memory for remote user authentication, has been reviewed. The basic system design and software design of the proposed client file is presented and modeled. This will enable implementation of the proposed system using any prepared programming or scripting language of one's choice. The proposed scheme and reviewed scheme are also evaluated for efficiency, tamper resistance, and impersonation attack.
A Systematic Literature Review on the Role of Artificial Intelligence in Entrepreneurial Activity
Authors: Blanco-González-Tejero Cristina , Ribeiro-Navarrete Belén , Cano-Marin Enrique , McDowell William C.
Published: February 2023

New models of entrepreneurship are emerging because of increasing digitalization and the development of artificial intelligence (AI). There is a lack of existing research on the intersection between digitalization and entrepreneurship. Therefore, this systematic literature analysis aims to expand knowledge in this area and provide a semantic analysis of existing contributions. Following the SPAR-4-SLR protocol, it analyzes 520 scientific articles from the Dimensions.ai database up to July 2022. The methodology uses natural language processing (NLP) and tools such as bibliometrix and VosViewer, which reveal the main characteristics of the titles and texts of the abstracts and their links with the numbers of citations and with scientific impact. This study provides guidelines and clear recommendations for scientists to focus their scientific research on AI and entrepreneurship and entrepreneurs by including the link between AI and entrepreneurship in their strategies. As future lines of research, the authors highlight the potential of using NLP in bibliometric analysis.
Status of surficial geology mapping in northern Canada
Authors: Kerr D E , Plouffe A , Campbell J
E , McMartin I
Published: February 2023

The Geo-mapping for Energy and Minerals (GEM) program has facilitated the availability of new and converted surficial geology maps and associated digital data sets for large sectors of northern Canada, leading to about 70% of the North being mapped and
digitally available. Development of the Surficial Data Model and Canadian Geoscience Map (CGM) series has streamlined the publication process and created a common standard digital-map format and geodatabase. Based on traditional and more recent remote predictive mapping methodologies, there are now
three types of surficial geology CGM maps produced: surficial geology, reconnaissance surficial geology, and predictive surficial geology. The considerable number of new surficial geology maps published during the two phases of the GEM program, as well as upcoming map publications, has resulted in
an increase of 12% in map coverage north of 60°, constituting a significant legacy of the GEM program.
Clinical Profile, Outcome, and Short-Term Follow-up of Pediatric Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome Cases in a Tertiary Care Center of Western India
Authors: Nagadia Qury , Pandav Ghosha Nilesh , Dhamecha Nidhi , Patel Suhani , Gupta Anurag , Patel Nehal
Published: February 2023

Background:

There are several reports of the pediatric multisystem inflammatory syndrome associated with COVID-19 in children globally. The current Indian data on PIMS-TS associated with COVID-19 are scarce.

Aims and Objectives:

To describe demographic, clinical and laboratory findings, management, and follow - up of cases of PIMS-TS.

Materials and Method:

We analyzed children presenting to our hospital from July 2020 to January 2021, with PIMS-TS. Cases were categorized into two subsets: Group 1 (MIS-C with shock) and Group 2 (MIS-C without shock). Coronary Z scores of >2.5 were considered as dilated. We followed all the patients at 15 days, 3 months, 6 months, and 12 months.

Results:

Total 11 patients with diagnosis of MIS-C were treated during this study period. Mean age of presentation was 6.5 years. All patients in Group 1 needed inotropic support and treated with steroids and intravenous immunoglobulin. Three patients required administration of tocilizumab. All these were girls <6 years with neutrophil to lymphocyte ratio (NLR) >3.5, had dilated cardiac chambers with significantly decreased ventricular ejection fractions and dilated coronary arteries. Mean length of hospital stay was around 10 days. In Group 1, gastrointestinal and cardiovascular symptoms were prominent. While in group 2, prominent symptoms were gastrointestinal and mucocutaneous.

Conclusion:

Most of the children in this study had coronary artery abnormalities, low incidence of RT-PCR positivity and presence of SARS–CoV-2 antibodies. Use of tocilizumab to control the inflammatory response is likely to be beneficial in steroid resistant cases. Coronaries and cardiac function reverts to normal in a month without any residual effects.
Introduction of 'patient safety' module to undergraduate medical students through an interactive workshop
Authors: Gupta Roopam Kumar R.
Published: February 2023

Background:

The World Health Organization (WHO) had developed a curriculum guide designed to shape foundation knowledge and skills of medical students to sensitise them regarding 'Patient Safety'. 'Patient Safety' is not emphasised in the current undergraduate (UG) medical curriculum. This study is an attempt to know the effectiveness of introducing a 'Patient Safety' Module based on the WHO's proposed curriculum, through an interactive workshop for UG medical students.

Methods:

This cross-sectional study was conducted with 77 students of 2nd year Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS). Three topics of the WHO's 'Patient Safety Curriculum' were taught through an 'Interactive workshop' and a study tool, comprising of multiple-choice question and Likert scale. A questionnaire was also administered pre- and post-workshop, followed by a 'field activity' which allowed students to apply their newly learnt knowledge in a real hospital setting. Feedback was taken and qualitatively analysed.

Results:

The mean score of first section of the study tool was 9.2 (45.9%) in pre-test and 14.6 (73.2%) in post-test, with a positive difference of 5.5 (27.4%) marks. The analysis of section 2 showed a significant positive change in the knowledge level, but a non-significant change was noted for the level of agreement, own ability to influence, personal attitudes with regard to patient safety and expectations about patient care. Overall analysis of the second section revealed a significant change to the positive side.

Conclusions:

'Interactive Workshop' significantly increased the knowledge regarding patient safety, and therefore, it is an effective method to teach 'patient Safety' to UG medical students.
Psychosocial preparedness among homeless people: A study from an urban rehabilitation center in South India
Authors: Kalyanasundaram Janaki R. , Elangovan Aravind R. , Roy Roniyamol
Published: February 2023

ABSTRACT

Background:

Homeless people have difficulties in their basic necessities such as food, clothing, and shelter and they are prone to physical abuse and assault. Homeless mentally ill persons are found to have unhealed injuries and they lack help-seeking behavior, which leads to further deterioration of physical and mental health. In view of the alarming increase in this marginalized population, there is a need to understand their psychosocial needs and enhance their well-being and quality of life. The study aims to understand the psychosocial preparedness of homeless people admitted to a relief and rehabilitation center in Bengaluru.

Methods:

The study followed a descriptive research design with 90 participants (10% of total inmates), 45 participants each falling under the categories of homeless persons with mental illness (HMI) and homeless persons without mental illness (NMI), selected using a simple random sampling method. A semi-structured interview schedule was used for data collection. Statistics procedures used frequency distribution, mean, median, and standard deviations and inferential statistics such as the Chi-square test.

Results:

The results of the study show that the majority of the respondents (56% in HMI and 73% in NMI) were male, 62% in HMI and 60% in NMI were literate, 60% in HMI and 86.66% in NMI were employed before institutionalization, 73% in HMI and 69% in NMI belonged to nuclear family. The study also shows that the majority of the HMI (56%) had no plans to start work; however, the majority of the NMI (49%) had plans to start work. Mean scores indicate persons with mental illness have more psychosocial preparedness than persons without mental illness.

Discussion:

The results showed that there was no significant difference between the mean level of psychosocial preparedness among persons with mental illness and persons without mental illness.
Socio-demographic factors, clinico-radiological profile of patients with traumatic cervical spine injury in South India, and its association with short-term clinical outcome
Authors: Kadhao Avishkar Vishnuji , Ramesh AS , Nagarajan Krishnan
Published: February 2023

ABSTRACT

Background:

Spinal cord injury is a devastating condition to an individual and his/her family imposing an economic burden on the family, society, and the country. Finding out the demographic and morbidity profile of cervical spine injuries is essential for formulating means and ways for its prevention and treatment.

Aim:

This study aimed at assessing the clinico-radiological and socio-demographic profile of cervical spine injury patients and their association with short-term clinical outcomes.

Methods:

This was a prospective observational study that included 120 patients with cervical spine/cord injury. Social, demographic, clinical, and radiological parameters of the study participants were recorded. Improvement, worsening, and neurological stability at 2 weeks follow-ups were considered as a short-term outcome. The association of neurological outcomes with clinico-radiological profile and socio-demographic characteristics was analyzed to study the level of significance.

Results:

The study found that nearly 81% of the study participants were involved in heavy physical activity, and 45% of the cases sustained cervical spine injury because of falls from height. About 37% and 55% of patients had complete and incomplete cord injury, respectively. Computerized tomography of the spine injury patients showed a fracture, subluxation, and locked facets. Magnetic resonance imaging showed disco-ligamentous injury and cord contusion in these patients. Nearly 29% of patients showed motor improvement, and around 4% of patients had a worsening of their neurological status after 2 weeks.

Conclusion:

Most of the people who sustain cervical spine injuries are involved in heavy physical work. Female gender, incomplete cord injury, and unilateral locked facet in subluxation are associated with good neurological outcomes. This study will form a preliminary base to build a larger database on spinal cord injury at the regional and national levels.
Coverage of mass drug administration (MDA) and operational issues in elimination of lymphatic filariasis in selected districts of Jharkhand, India
Authors: Kumar Dhananjay , Kumar Anil , Vikas Kumar , Kumar Chandramani , Sircar Shubhashish
Published: February 2023

ABSTRACT

Background:

Despite annual rounds of mass drug administration (MDA) being carried out every year since 2004 to break the transmission of lymphatic filariasis, India has not achieved elimination status in many areas of country. This study was conducted to determine the operational issues in the implementation of MDA for elimination of lymphatic filariasis in selected districts of Jharkhand.

Methods:

Two districts of Jharkhand state were selected for present cross-sectional study. Multi-staged cluster sampling was adopted to select study participants. Data were collected with use of prescribed questionnaire of National Vector Borne Disease Control Programme (NVBDCP) from the study participants. Data related to socio-demographic details, coverage and compliance of MDA and operational issues were collected.

Results:

Findings of independent assessment show that percentage of MDA coverage and compliance for Hazaribag district was 96.02% and 88.90%, respectively. On the other hand, percentage of MDA coverage and compliance was found to be only 67.06% and 48.44% in Chatra district. Overall drug consumption was significantly associated with age group (p-value = 0.045), educational status (p-value = <0.0001) and socio-economic status (p-value <0.0001) of eligible population. Most common reason for not swallowing the drugs was found to be absence of family members at the time of MDA rounds followed by no visit of house by drug distributors.

Conclusions:

Coverage and compliance of MDA was better in Hazaribag district as compared to Chatra district. In order to increase compliance, socio-demographic factors must also be addressed apart from other operational issues.
A study on psychiatric conditions in children with school refusal- A clinic based study
Authors: Biswas Harshita , Sahoo Manoj Kumar
Published: February 2023

ABSTRACT

Introduction:

School refusal is a broad term that encompasses a child-motivated refusal to attend or remain at school, or a clear and apparent difficulty in doing so. Different factors that may influence the development of school refusal include a genetic predisposition, the home and family environment, the school environment, and social pressures. the present study aimed at examining, the psychiatric diagnostic status of children and adolescents who presented with school refusal.

Materials and Methods:

92 consecutive subjects who attended the Child guidance clinic at Tata Main Hospital Jamshedpur were taken up for this study. The Clinical Diagnosis was based on the classificatory system of the International classification of diseases-10(ICD-10) through interviews.

Results:

findings show that the mean age of the patient was 9.6 years. The prominent psychiatric co-morbidity present was Childhood emotional disorder unspecified, separation anxiety, conversion disorder, over-anxiety disorder, and somatoform disorder.

Conclusion:

Among children who refuse school, emotional reasons and anxiety disorders are most prevalent. This calls for early recognition and appropriate culturally relevant intervention to ensure early return to school.
The fully equipped physician: An ancient Indian competency framework
Authors: Choudhary Anand
Published: February 2023

ABSTRACT

Objective:

There has been an observable trend towards developing medical competency frameworks across the globe. These competency frameworks are intended to improve societal trust in the medical education system in developing appropriately competent medical practitioners. A framework developed by the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons; Canada has been widely accepted by several institutions across the world. Medical Council of India has also published a similar framework of medical competencies. Most of these frameworks does not consider ancient Indian frameworks which have existed for several thousand years. Current paper examines the medical competency frameworks from ancient India and compares it with current frameworks.

Method:

A review of literature available in reputable libraries and online on the medical competency framework from ancient India has been attempted. Key words including ‘competency framework, medical framework, ancient India and fully equipped physician’ were used.

Results:

A medical competency framework was written and implemented more than two thousand years ago. The framework identified key competencies including: Medical expertise, Communication skills, Scholar, Health advocacy and Professionalism. This framework was used for medical practitioners at the time and used during the training and subsequent medical practice.

Conclusion:

There is striking similarity between ancient Indian and current model of competency framework. Teachings and wisdom from ancient India can prove invaluable while developing future medical competency frameworks.
How accurate is fine-needle aspiration cytology (FNAC) for thyroid lesion: A correlation of FNAC with histopathology
Authors: Jamaiyar Anshu , Yogesh Kumar
Published: February 2023

ABSTRACT

Introduction:

Indian population have large number of cases with deranged thyroid profile and swelling. Clinically apparent thyroid swelling in general population is 4% to 5%. Excising all the thyroid lesions is impracticable. Thus, final-needle aspiration cytology (FNAC) serves as the initial diagnostic test for the evaluation of thyroid swelling. The main purpose of FNAC is to differentiate the benign lesion from malignant ones, thereby reducing unnecessary surgeries. This study was conducted to establish a cytohistopathological correlation.

Materials and Methods:

FNAC of thyroid swellings was performed using 22G or 23G needle by aspiration or nonaspiration technique, preferable nonaspiration one. A proper correlation of the history, clinical presentation, thyroid profile, and cytopathology report was made, which helped us to make a proper diagnosis. All the cases that required surgery were planned for appropriate surgery and the resected specimen of thyroid was again sent to our department for histopathological examination.

Result:

FNAC was performed on 39 patients (4 males and 35 females). The age group of patients were in the range of 11 to 60 years with a mean age of 38.60 years. Papillary thyroid carcinoma (PTC) and its variants were the most common in our study. Out of 39 surgeries performed, 19 (48.71%) specimens were found to be malignant. Among these 19 malignant cases, the highest number of malignancies were of PTC and its variants (14 cases). Statistical analysis showed sensitivity-90.91%, specificity-94.12%, positive predictive value-95.24%, negative predictive value-88.89%, and accuracy-92.31%.

Discussion:

FNAC being cost-effective, patient-friendly, quick result along with high sensitivity, specificity, and accuracy makes it an initial diagnostic tool for preoperative evaluation of patients with thyroid swelling.
Association between obesity and periodontal disease among 35 – 44 years old patients visiting Teerthanker Mahaveer Dental College and Research Centre, Moradabad: A cross sectional study
Authors: Sahar Najmus , Tangade Pradeep , Jain Ankita , Priyadarshi Surbhi , Hasan Mushahid , Ahsan Iram , Roy Debashis
Published: February 2023

ABSTRACT

Introduction:

Obesity had been the most neglected public health problem increasing at an alarming rate affecting both the developed and developing countries. Periodontitis is a chronic inflammatory disease which is highly prevalent worldwide affecting 20–50% of the global population. Thus, a research was conducted to evaluate the relationship between obesity and periodontal disease among 35–44-year-old patients who were visiting the Oral Medicine and Radiology Department (OMDR) in TMDCRC, Moradabad.

Objective:

To know the prevalence of obesity and periodontal health. To record the body mass index (BMI) and to co-relate with periodontal disease. To recommend preventive measures for periodontitis and the obese population.

Materials and Method:

A cross-sectional study was conducted in the Department of OMDR, TMDCRC, Moradabad. A total of 566 subjects were examined aged 35–44 years visiting the out patient department (OPD) of the OMDR Department. Informed consent was obtained from the participants. Questionnaire-based proforma was used comprising information regarding oral hygiene practices, frequency of toothbrushing, and method of brushing. A World Health Organization (WHO)-modified 2013 assessment form was used to record the periodontal status of the participants.

Results:

The examination of 550 subjects was done. It was found that there is a significant association of periodontal disease in factors like BMI, age, gender, smoking status, and loss of attachment (LOA) is found in BMI, gender, smoking status, and smoking frequency. It was also found that there is a significant association of the community periodontal index (CPI) scores in obese individuals.

Conclusion:

The main aim is to find and control the risk factor and eliminate it. Our study confirms that obesity is one of the risk indicators of periodontitis. With the scope and limitations of the study, it has been concluded that obesity and periodontitis have a significant relationship with each other. This study states the importance of good oral hygiene maintenance in obese and normal patients.
A study of sexually transmitted infections and reproductive tract infections among the bar girls in Mumbai, India
Authors: Parve Sneha , Acharya Shreekala , Rawat Shalini , Kulkarni Rashmi
Published: February 2023

ABSTRACT

Introduction:

There is a continuous and increasing trend in sexually transmitted infections (STIs) worldwide. There are severe consequences of STI especially among women practicing high-risk behavior. Control of STI among women practicing high-risk behavior is an important strategy to reduce HIV transmission. In the present study, STIs and reproductive tract infections (RTI) were assessed among bar girls in an urban metro city.

Methods:

The cross-sectional study was conducted among bar girls residing in an urban settlement from May 2018 to December 2018. 195 bar girls randomly selected from among the registered bar girls for HIV prevention services with a local NGO and willing to participate were enrolled after obtaining informed consent. They were interviewed in person and clinical examination was conducted for assessing symptoms and signs of STI and RTI.

Results:

The median age of women was 26 years. 45% women reported sexual activity 3–6 times/week. 49.7% women reported symptom of vaginal discharge in the preceding 3 months, 52.3% women reported pain in lower abdomen, 10.2% women complained of genital ulcer disease, 67.2% women reported itching in the genital area, and 36.4% women had complaint of dyspareunia. 90.2% women in the present study had at least one symptom of STI/RTI.

Conclusion:

High-risk sexual behavior of bar girls with their regular clients puts them at a higher risk of acquiring HIV/AIDS. Focused efforts need to be put in to encourage reporting of symptoms for early diagnosis and management of STI/RTIs.
Diagnostic accuracy of anti-DGP (IgG) for celiac disease
Authors: Jafari Seyed A. , Alami Ali , Sedghi Niloofar , Kianifar Hamidreza , Kiani Mohammad A. , Khalesi Maryam , Derafshi Raheleh
Published: February 2023

ABSTRACT

Background:

Celiac disease (CD) is an autoimmune enteropathy that is caused by the intake of gluten-containing grains in genetically susceptible humans. The gliadin and glutenin parts of wheat gluten are the essential factors that cause intestinal damage.

Objectives:

We analyzed the performance of a time-resolved immunofluorometric assay (TR-IFMA) in the diagnosis of CD in children. For this purpose, we compared the performance of IgA anti-tissue transglutaminase antibodies (IgA anti-TTG) and IgG antibodies against deamidated gliadin peptides (IgG anti-DGP) for the diagnosis of CD.

Materials and Methods:

In this cross-sectional study conducted in 2021 for a duration of about 6 months, 200 patients with suspected CD symptoms, children who needed screening due to Down syndrome or Turner syndrome, and the first-degree relatives of CD patients who underwent diagnostic evaluation were enrolled in a census study.

Results:

This study compares existing point-of-care anti-DGP Ab (IgG) and anti-TTG Ab (IgA) tests against each other using the gold standard of duodenal biopsy and pathology. Serology as a screening test was acceptable (93.6% for anti-DGP vs. 94.2% for anti-TTG) for both of them. This equivalent sensitivity of serum TTG and the DGP tests validates its potential as a basic tool for serological testing. Furthermore, endoscopy is carried out in patients positive for both.

Conclusions:

Our study showed that for the diagnosis of CD, anti-DGP antibodies had comparable characteristics with anti-TTG (IgA) in terms of diagnostic specificity and sensitivity. Specify of anti-DGP was higher than that of anti-TTG.
Prevalence and determinants of hypertension among urban tribal communities in Nagaland, India—A community-based study
Authors: Sanglir Meyiyanger , Ramesh Rohan Michael , Mathew Zacharia , George Kuryan , Angami Sedevi , Prasad Jasmin Helan
Published: February 2023

ABSTRACT

Background:

There is a paucity of data on the burden and factors associated with hypertension among the Nagas (collective term for tribal ethnic groups predominantly residing in Nagaland) living in an urban environment. Insights from this study will aid in mapping focused community-based and primary care interventions for hypertension.

Objectives:

To determine the prevalence and risk factors associated with hypertension among Nagas aged 30–50 years residing in urban Dimapur, Nagaland.

Methods:

A community-based cross-sectional study was conducted between January and July 2019. This study screened 660 participants for hypertension using a digital blood pressure apparatus. A semi-structured questionnaire was used to assess the risk factors, and anthropometric measurements were recorded using standard guidelines.

Results:

The prevalence of hypertension and pre-hypertension was 25.9% and 44.5%, respectively. Non-modifiable risk factors such as male gender (adjusted odds ratio [AOR]: 2.02; 95% confidence interval [CI]: 1.32–3.09), age > 40 years (AOR: 2.32; 95% CI: 1.57–3.41), family history of hypertension (AOR, 1.87, 95% CI: 1.19–2.92) and modifiable risk factors such as current alcohol consumption (AOR: 2.05; 95% CI: 1.27–3.31), high/very high perceived stress (AOR: 2.15; 95% CI: 1.28–3.62), lack of participation in stress relief activities (AOR: 2.08; 95% CI: 1.17–3.71) and overweight/obesity (AOR: 2.26; 95% CI: 1.55–3.30) were independently associated with hypertension in this study.

Conclusion:

To avert an impending health crisis in this community, a multipronged approach involving primary-care/family physicians, culturally appropriate awareness, and targeted community-based screening programs with an adept referral system must be implemented to curtail this emerging threat.
To determine the survival, prevalence and associated factors of exclusive breastfeeding practices in South India
Authors: Sankar T Jai , Suryanarayana Ravishankar , Kamath B.T. Prasanna , Sunil B. N. , Reddy M. M.
Published: February 2023

ABSTRACT

Context:

Exclusive breastfeeding (EBF) provides protection to the child from risk of obesity, overweight, type II diabetes and helps in enhancing brain development, learning capabilities and also reduces gastrointestinal infections. Breast problems, societal barriers, insufficient support, poor knowledge, mode of delivery and community beliefs are associated.

Aim:

To determine the survival and prevalence of exclusive breast-feeding practice and their associated factors.

Settings and Design:

An ambispective community-based observational study was conducted.

Materials and Methods:

A sample of 441 mothers was estimated with a prevalence of EBF of 54.9% based on the National Family Health Survey 2015–16.

Study Procedure:

The selected mothers with an infant less than one year of age and those with infants less than six months were interviewed retrospectively and prospectively and information on the duration of EBF, demography and factors associated were collected.

Statistical Analysis Used:

The data were analysed using IBM SPSS, version 22. The Chi-square test and binary logistic regression were used to determine the associated factors for EBF. A P value of <0.05 was considered significant.

Results:

EBF survival rate was good till three months and decreased drastically after five months. EBF practice in the present study was 69.4%. Birth order, maternal age, birth weight, paternal education and religion were significantly associated with EBF.

Conclusion:

Primary health care providers in the community should also consider the cultural factors and educate the mothers on the practice of EBF to reduce morbidity and mortality and promote better health for a healthy, strong, younger population.
Scorpion sting and blindness: A case report
Authors: Ravi Pradeep , Kandan Balamurugesan
Published: February 2023

ABSTRACT

Scorpion stings are one of the most common envenomations seen in the world. Rarely scorpion stings are known to cause a stroke. We report a case of a 60-year-old male, who presented with an unknown bite over the right middle finger which the patient revealed to be a scorpion sting, followed by altered sensorium and blindness. Brain imaging revealed an occipital infarct. This case report was written because scorpion sting causing an ischemic stroke is rare and ischemic stroke in the occipital region secondary to scorpion causing blindness has not been reported before.
Liver abscess caused by multidrug-resistant pathogen Stenotrophomonas maltophilia: A rare case report
Authors: Husain Uneza , Gupta Vivek
Published: February 2023

ABSTRACT

Intra-abdominal infections are often implicated in the causation of liver abscesses, and the transmission occurs via the vascular route. We report a rare case of abscess of the liver, Stenotrophomonas maltophilia being the etiological agent, in a 25-year-old female residing in Lucknow, India. S. maltophilia is a common nosocomial pathogen responsible for causing pneumonia, bacteremia, meningitis, endocarditis, gastrointestinal, ocular, skin, soft tissue, bone, joint, urinary tract infections, and even septic shock, especially in intensive care units. However, very few case reports are from India and globally, highlighting it as a pathogen in a liver abscess case. Hence this study is relevant in the context of providing case details that can help clinicians and microbiologists to suspect and diagnose more such cases that might be missing in history.
Phytochemical, Nutritional and Trace Element of Some Solanum (Garden Egg)
Authors: Henry M.U. , Dogun O. , Ogenyi R.A. , Obidola S.M. , Henry U.I.
Published: February 2023

Vegetables and fruits form some of the most important components of daily nutrition owing to their high mineral and vitamin contents which are  essential for a balanced diet. This research work was carried out on the phytochemicals, proximate and trace element content of three varieties of garden  egg which are Solanum melongena (S. melongena), Solanum aethiopicum (S. aethiopicum) and Solanum macrocarpon (S. macrocarpon). The egg  plants were extracted and their phytochemical, proximate and trace element content carried out using standard procedures. The result showed that  carbohydrates, flavonoids, terpenoids, steroids, anthraquinones, phenols, tannins and proteins were present in the three varieties of the eggplant.  Saponin was only observed in S. aethiopicum but not in the other two varieties, while alkaloids were observed to be present in only S. macrocarpon.  Cardiac glycosides, anthocyanin and phlobatanins were completely absent in the three varieties. The proximate composition showed that S. melongena  contained percentage moisture content (52.23%), ash (23.10%), fibre (3.16%), fat (6.02%), protein (2.38%), carbohydrate (12.05%) while S. aethiopicum  contained percentage moisture (59.05%), ash (17.49%), fibre (1.69%), fat (8.05%), protein (2.49%), carbohydrate (11.84%) and S. macrocarpon contained  percentage moisture (57.68%), ash (22.71%), fibre (2.05%), fat (5.04%), protein (2.56%) and carbohydrate (10.40%). The trace element content for S.  melongena showed magnesium (279.57), calcium (106.80), zinc (4.77), copper (0.88), iron (57.45), manganese (5.53) in parts per million (ppm) while S.  aethiopicum contained Mg (258.16), Ca (76.29), Zn (5.55), Cu (1.18), Fe (49.49), Mn (5.43) in (ppm) and S. macrocarpon contained Mg (280.5), Ca (84.95), Zn  (3.98), Cu (0.29), Fe (41.49) and Mn (3.44) in (ppm). The findings showed that the three eggplant varieties will serve as a good nutritional diet while S.  melongena will supply more trace elements (Fe, Ca, and Mn) and total ash, fibre and carbohydrates. S. aethiopicum has alkaloids and more terpenoids and  steroids and hence, will serve as a good medicinal component.
Factors influencing choice of a pharmacy degree and career preferences of final year pharmacy students in Northern Nigeria: A multi-institutional study
Authors: Abdu-Aguye S. N. , Suleiman M. M. , Shehu A. , Mohammed E.N.A.
Published: February 2023

Background: Over the years, the scope of practice for the pharmacy profession has considerably broadened and several practice areas can now be chosen by young pharmacy graduates. However, not much is known about the career preferences of Nigerian pharmacy students.Objectives: To explore factors influencing the choice of a pharmacy degree, career preferences and perceptions of pharmacy practice areas in final year pharmacy students at selected universities in Northern Nigeria.Methods: A cross sectional study using a structured paper-based questionnaire to collect data from consenting students of six Northern Nigerian universities, was conducted from May to August 2021. Descriptive statistics were used to report the results obtained.Results: A total of 226 questionnaires were retrieved. Many of the respondents were male (57.5%) and studying for the Bachelor of Pharmacy degree (88%). Pharmacy was the first-choice course of study for almost 70% of the respondents, and the most common factors influencing their choice were personal interest (59.7%) and good job prospects (50.4%). Majority of respondents perceived that community pharmacy practice would provide them with the most financially rewarding career (32.7%), best work environment (33%) and best job opportunities (20%). Most of them also perceived themselves as having a heavy workload if they worked in hospital pharmacy (47.8%) and the best work schedule if they worked in academia (28.9%). Respondents’ top four career choices were community pharmacy, hospital pharmacy, public health pharmacy and industrial pharmacy.Conclusion: This study identified factors influencing the choice of a pharmacy degree and career preferences of respondents. Structured career counselling for young pharmacists is recommended.
Irene Chou (周綠雲) (1924–2011)
Authors: Hung Sheng
Published: February 2023

Irene Chou was an acclaimed modern ink painter and an active participant in the ink painting movement in Hong Kong in the 1960s and 1970s. The ‘impact structural stroke’ and blob-splashes are some of her signatures in her paintings. Born in Shanghai, she graduated from St. John’s University with a degree in economics in 1945. She then moved to Hong Kong in 1949 with her husband Evan Yang (1920–78) who was a writer and film director. Chou migrated to Australia in 1992, and passed away there.
Social Tourism in the World and Turkey
Authors: Duymaz Murat , Temizel Gamze
Published: February 2023

In European countries, social tourism is a well-known tourism strategy implemented to provide a better life by involving disadvantaged groups in social activities. Tourism, which is a need of developed societies, continues its development by spreading to social strata that are large and have limited economic power. This phenomenon has been identified as “Social Tourism”, which is a type of institutionalized private tourism that gained importance rapidly after the Second World War. Social tourism; It covers the participation of the masses with relatively insufficient economic power in tourism with some special precautions and aids and all the relations created by this. Social tourism has an important place in today's tourism policies. Among the special purposes of social tourism are the transportation of tourism to large masses and the benefit of these masses from all kinds of opportunities such as vacation, rest and entertainment. Social tourism environment in Turkey has positive and negative features. In terms of natural opportunities, there are wide opportunities for social tourism as well as for traditional tourism.
Patent Documents: Facilitating Visually Impaired People in Mathematical Education Through Innovative Solutions
Authors: Shoaib Muhammad , Pitt Ian
Published: February 2023

A patent is legal protection which gives an inventor the right to exclude others from performing a certain activity in the country of issuance. Innovations in form of patents are very beneficial for societies i.e., economic growth, reducing unemployment, increasing motivation and enhancing educational support. Visually impaired people are also part of society who faced several difficulties during access to educational material. Continual enrichment in technology has yielded a lot of innovative solutions for visually impaired people which have been patented. These solutions are in form of published articles, systems, applications and websites. Researchers can access journals, conferences, book chapters and technical reports easily but normally patents are unused sources of information in education. The main reason behind this is the complex structure of the patents which causes difficulty in reading. The proposed article aims to summarize the patent information in such a way that researchers and developers can easily access the information. Discuss some important patent offices from all over the world, along with their patent tools. A detailed analysis was conducted for patent documents that are of help to visually-impaired people learning mathematics.
Sociable in Someone Else’s Shoes: A Review of Drama as Social Skills Training for Elementary School Children
Authors: Van Berkel Annet Johanna Maria , Bosman Anna M.T.
Published: February 2023

The Dutch Central Government wants to focus on preventing mental health issues and the educational system needs to play a role in that process. Research has already shown that art therapy has significant positive results on mental wellbeing, so the question was asked whether arts in the education could help relief mental health stress of children. Specific attention for the effects of drama on social skills of children is justified, because higher social skills are associated with lower psychosocial stress, which in turn seems to be related to improved mental health. This study is a meta-analysis on current research, which was then compared to older meta-analyses on the same topic. Results are promising and consistent with earlier meta-analyses. The average effect size of the current research was found to be 1.174 in current research, but more empirical research on the relationship between drama and social skills is needed to warrant a decisive conclusion.
The Role of Public Accountant Company in Pressing Audit Report Delays for Go Public Companies in Indonesia Through Panel Analysis
Authors:   Sekolah Tinggi Ilmu Ekonomi Indonesia (STIESIA), Surabaya Program Pasca Sarjana Akuntansi, Tania Lana Adi , Ardini Lilis ,   Sekolah Tinggi Ilmu Ekonomi Indonesia (STIESIA), Surabaya Program Pasca Sarjana Akuntansi, Kurnia Kurnia ,   Sekolah Tinggi Ilmu Ekonomi Indonesia (STIESIA), Surabaya Program Pasca Sarjana Akuntansi
Published: February 2023

This research aims to examine and analyze the role of public accountant company in pressing the condition of audit tenure, company size and financial distress toward the delay of audit report. The research sample was 19 manufacturing companies listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange (IDX) for the period of 2015 till 2022. The total observation for 8 years amounted to 152. Then, the method of the data analysis is moderated regression panel analysis in the approach of random effect model. The findings show that the audit tenure, and company size do not effect directly on audit report lag directly, but they have a tendency to shorten the audit report lag. Then, the variable of financial distress has a positive significant effect on audit report lag. Further, this results of this study reveal that the reputation of public accountant company has a role in mediating the relation between audit tenure and company size to shorten the audit report lag. Practically, these findings implicate that the reputation of public accountant company be able to pressing the reliability and timelines of financial statements, especially for the companies which are related to the audit tenure and the financial distress condition.
Portfolio Rebalancing with GARCH Model at Jarvis Balanced Fund
Authors:   School of Business and Management, Bandung Institute of Technology, Bandung, Indonesia, Senjaya Irvan Liunardi , CIB, AK. Dr. Erman Sumirat, S.E, M. Buss, CSA, CRP, ,   School of Business and Management, Bandung Institute of Technology, Bandung, Indonesia, DEA. Prof. Dr. Ir. Sudarso Kaderi Wiryono, ,   School of Business and Management, Bandung Institute of Technology, Bandung, Indonesia
Published: February 2023

With high inflation economy, investors must find another way to minimize their risk, but also maximize their return of the portfolio. Various instruments used for finding the most suitable amount of portfolio allocation. Single instruments, such as stocks, bonds, and time deposits is chosen by investors to secure their assets from inflation. The other investors chose mutual funds to grow their investments. One of the solutions to find the portfolio allocation is to rebalance the portfolio. In other perspectives, time-series model will help investors to predict the volatility that will happen in the future. GARCH (Generalized Autoregressive Conditional Heteroskedasticity) model is used for finding volatility and generalized it from the ARCH Model. With GARCH Model, the total amount of residual and GARCH has to be less than 1. Either way, it will be categorized as a volatile asset. From the top 5 balanced fund in 2021, Jarvis Balanced Fund is one of the best-balanced funds with return of 55.85%/year. Using Jarvis Balanced Fund (JBF) portfolio from 2021 prospectus as the sample of this research, it is concluded that JBF has to reduce the number of stocks and increase the risk-free assets to prevent volatility that happen in the portfolio. Following with the macro economy of high-inflation economy era.
Comparing Growth Models with Other Investment Methods
Authors: Wang Guizhou , Hausken Kjell
Published: February 2023

Abstract

This article introduces five growth models as an investment method. These are conventional logistic growth, Gompertz growth, generalized charged capacitor growth, combined logistic and charged capacitor growth, and combined Gompertz and charged capacitor growth. This article demonstrates how to apply the growth models in investing while taking oscillation and lengthening cycles into consideration. The growth models applied as an investment method are compared with 15 other common investment methods. The growth models can be used to predict the prices of various types of assets, including derivatives, stocks, bonds, real estate, and cryptocurrencies. Other phenomena involving growth and fluctuations can also be analyzed. This article provides insights for researchers and investors for how to predict when investing.

JEL classification numbers: C5, G11.
Keywords: Growth models, Investment methods, Price prediction, Oscillatory growth, Lengthening cycle, Differential equation.
Isolated Left Subclavian Artery Associated with Right Aortic Arch: A Case Report
Authors:   Department of Radiology, Mother and Child Hospital, Mohamed VI University Hospital, Faculty of medicine and pharmacy, Cadi Ayyad University Marrakech, Morocco, Abdelwahed Diani , B Zouita ,   Department of Radiology, Mother and Child Hospital, Mohamed VI University Hospital, Faculty of medicine and pharmacy, Cadi Ayyad University Marrakech, Morocco
Published: February 2023

An 18-day-old infant with a rare vascular anomaly characterized by an isolated left subclavian artery (ILSA) and a right aortic arch presented with respiratory distress. To gain a deeper understanding of this unusual combination, a literature review was conducted.
Malignant peripheral nerve sheath tumours in a patient with Neurofibromatosis-1
Authors: Fatima Iqbal  , Muhammad Jamaluddin  , Fakiha Bukhari  , Omama Subul Islam
Published: February 2023

Malignant peripheral nerve sheath tumour (MPNST) is an uncommon type of soft tissue tumour which most commonly arises in the setting of Neurofibromatosis-1 (NF-1) or in the presence of another nerve sheath tumour. NF-1 is an autosomal dominant syndrome which is diagnosed based on clinical criteria. People suffering from NF-1 are at a higher risk of developing tumours, especially MPNST. MPNST can occur anywhere along the distribution of nerve roots but most commonly involves the limbs and trunk. The prognosis of MPNST in the setting of NF-1 is grave as the distant metastasis develops earlier than non-syndromic cases. Pre-operative diagnosis is difficult as there is no gold standard radiologic technique or characteristic radiological features.
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DIGITAL CONSTITUTIONALISM IN THE MODERN INFORMATION SOCIETY
Authors: Bocharova N.V.
Published: February 2023

The article is devoted to the analysis of the basic concepts of digital constitutionalism, the characteristics of doctrinal development and areas of research, as well as to cover the problematic issues related to the definition of this phenomenon in the system of modern constitutionalism. It is noted that, despite the rather solid list of the latest analytical works regarding digital constitutionalism, its doctrinal definition is not complete, and there is no clearly recognized definition of this concept. There is now a general consensus among researchers that digital constitutionalism is a set of traditional constitutional values adapted to the new requirements of the digital environment. From the standpoint of digital constitutionalism, society should respond to the shortcomings of digital technologies and provide the ideals, values and principles of modern democratic constitutionalism, support its balance sheet and guarantee system. Digital constitutionalism advocates such fundamental principles as the rule of law, the separation of powers, democracy and the protection of human rights in a qualitatively new context of the information society. At the same time, new constitutional principles emerge in various forms. Not only as amendments to national constitutions, but also as internal rules of online platform, precedent right of national constitutional courts and transnational judicial bodies, but even as legally optional declarations of Internet rights, which are promoted by participants in civil society. This gives grounds to argue that digital constitutionalism is a new direction of modern constitutionalism (New Branch of constiturationalism) while remaining within a democratic legal discourse.
Thus, it is stated that digital constitutionalism has noted a new phase of development of modern constitutionalism and a new paradigm of constitutional and legal research. Without these factors, it is impossible to ensure the modern constitutional and legal development of states and the improvement of national constitutional legislation.