bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Frequency of Scrotal Pathologies on Ultrasound Associated with Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia
Authors: Bashir Muhammad Usama , Uzair Muhammad , Yousaf Farooq Syed Muhammad , Rehman Mujeeb Ur , Hussain Muhammad , Umar Hazrat , Uzair Hafiz Muhammad , Ullah Tawab , Khan Tariq
Published: February 2023

Background: Men's lower urinary tract symptoms are frequently caused by benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), which is the non-cancerous expansion or hyperplasia of prostate tissue. In these patients, a accurate diagnosis of testicular pathologies and the avoidance of testicular infarction are of highest importance. Duration of study: study was conducted from January 2022, till June 2022. Place of study: Department of Radiology, Sheikh Zayed medical college and hospital Lahore, Pakistan Study design: A cross-sectional study. Objective: To find the frequency of scrotal pathologies on ultra sound in benign prostatic hyperplasia patients Methodology: A cross sectional study was conducted at Department of Radiology, Sheikh Zayed medical college and hospital Lahore, Pakistan (SZMC). SPSS version 21.0 was used for data analysis. The inclusion criteria for present study considered the enlargement of prostate gland in men with age which is very common. Uncomfortable urinary symptoms, such as a bladder blockage, might be brought on by an enlarged prostate gland. It may also result in issues with the kidney, urinary system and bladder. The exclusion criteria were patients who had any history of previous testicular pathology and men who were uncooperative. Frequency of scrotal pathologies in patients with benign prostatic hyperplasia were calculated by using ultrasound machine Mindray Z5 and Toshiba Xario 100 with linear probe of 7.5-11MHz were used. Results: In current study 159 men with benign prostatic hyperplasia visiting radiology department for ultrasound were included. Out of 159 men with BPH, 37(23.3%) had epididymal cysts, 24(15.1%) had undescended testis, 18(11.3%) had epidydmo-orchitis, 39(24.5%) had epididmytis, 22(13.8%) had microlithiasis, 37(23.3%) had varicocele, 85(53.3%) had hydrocele and 32(20.1%) patients had normal scrotal findings. In patients with no epididymitis mean value of Prevoid was 376 ml and post void were 49 ml and prostate volume was 49 grams. In patients with epididymitis mean value of Prevoid was 377 ml and post void were 48 ml and prostate volume was 46 grams respectively. Practical implication: This research is very informative for men community regarding urological complications especially about enlargement of prostate gland and its complications. Conclusion: Our study concluded that, most patients coming with BPH had scrotal pathologies. Hydrocele was most common pathology in patients with BPH. Keywords: Scrotal Ultrasound, Hydrocele, Varicocele, Ultrasonography, Hyperplasia, Prostate gland, Epididymitis, Microlithiasis
Association of Increased Oncostatin M with Adverse Left Ventricular Remodeling in Patients with Myocardial Infarction
Authors: Riaz Adnan , Khalid Sabeen , Ihsan Amna , Shabbir Aneela , Ghuman Ahmad Ashar
Published: February 2023

Background: Myocardial infarction is the leading cause of death worldwide. Patients suffering from myocardial infarction with a ST-elevated segment termed as STEMI experience high risk of death and these patients report recurrent attacks even more as compared to other MI patients. Objective: The goal of this study was to check that either oncostatin M (OSM) can be used as a biomarker for the evaluation of myocardial infarction Study design: This control-experimental study was conducted in Biochemistry department of the Islam Medical College, Sialkot. Materials and methods: The study included 35 STEMI patients admitted in hospital, their oncostatin M level after 24 h of the onset of disease was calculated. The oncostatin M level after 6 months was later on analyzed. Electrocardiography was performed for all patients. The serum level was studied properly to look for level of biomarkers. The review board and ethical committee of the hospital approved the study. Results: OSM level was increased after 24h of the onset of the disease. There was reduction in the level of OSM when measured after 6 months but still the levels suggested that OSM was detectable in the serum and can be used as a biomarker for myocardial infarction. Conclusion: High levels of OSM in the serum after 24h can be attributed to its link with development of adverse LV remodeling among patients suffering from myocardial infarction. The OSM levels were decreased eventually but it was still high even after 6 months of the onset. Keywords: CAD, oncostatin M, myocardial infarction, STEMI
Pattern and Prevalence of Maxillary Canine, A CBCT Based Study
Authors: Khalid Maham , Aslam Mehmil , Aminwala Muhammad Salman , Shaikh Waheed Gul , Azfar Marium , Khawar Nosheen
Published: February 2023

Background: Maxillary canines are considered as the keystone of mouth. It plays main role in supporting the upper lip and biting and tearing of food. Canines are also called as cuspids, the upper one is second most common teeth. The purpose of this research was to find the pattern and prevalence of the maxillary canine. Study design: It is a retrospective study conducted for the duration of six months from April 2022 to September 2022 at the dental department of Karachi Medical and Dental College, Karachi. Material and Methods: The study was conducted on 200 subjects visited the dental sciences department of the hospital. The patients who willingly participated in the study was included. The CBCT data was collected and sorted for the further use. Results: Out of the 200 subjects, the 96 (48%) males and 104 were females. The left buccal quadrant of impaction was observed in the 21 males and 15 females. The 5 male and 10 female subjects have the both buccal impaction position. The 8 male and 10 female have the both platal position of impaction. The prevalence of subtype l was 55% in the female and 44% in the males. The subtype II was observed in the 44% females and 55% males. There was no case of type IV subtype. The type VII prevalence was also higher in female 66% as compared to males 33%. Conclusion: The maxillary canine impaction is higher in the female as compared to the males. The impaction prevalence is most commonly observed on the left side as compared to the right side. It was also observed that the buccal and palatal impaction are predominant than other impactions. Keywords: cuspids, maxillary canine, palatal impaction
Dental Students’ Awareness and Attitudes Towards Patients’ Safety Culture in Tertiary Care Dental Hospitals
Authors: Amin Memoona , Zahid Aiman , Imtiaz Muhammad , Manji Salima Naveed , Nadeem Hafiz Fawaz , Khalid Waleed
Published: February 2023

Objective: Patient safety culture is a mature concept but is new to dentistry and an important component to enhance the quality of life. This study aims to evaluate dental students' awareness and attitudes toward the patient safety culture in the FMH College of Dentistry, Lahore Pakistan. Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted on 396 participants from different public (40)% and private (60)% institutes of Pakistan from January 2022 to December 2022 using the safety attitude questionnaire (SAQ) having six domains: teamwork climate, job satisfaction, perception of management, stress recognition, safety climate, and working conditions. Results: This study included 60.2% of BDS 3rd year and 39.8% of BDS 4th year students of different public and private tertiary care dental hospitals. Results showed the highest mean (3.7015) in the stress level among students and job satisfaction as participants were satisfied with their jobs, showing a mean value of 3.65. Comparison between the public and private sectors showed that teamwork climate (P value 0.400) and job satisfaction (P value 0.445) have no difference and the remaining domains were better in the private sector. Conclusion: The study showed a positive response to patient safety. Participants were satisfied with their job but their stress level was also high. In the private sector, work conditions were much better than in the public sector. But my stress level was also high. Safety culture and perception of management were slightly higher in the private sector. Keywords: Patient safety, dental students, dental education, dental public health, dental errors, dentistry, patient safety culture, educational methods, health services research
Morphometric and Phylogeneticanalysis of Pipistrellus Kuhlii Captured from Fata Regions, Pakistan
Authors: Hussain Iftikhar , Ali Asif , Hussain Shujaat , Hussain Amir , Ujjan Javed Ahmed , Jamali Fahim Haider , Usman Khalid , Shahbaz Muhammad , Saeed Nadia , Saeed Qasim
Published: February 2023

Purpose: The present study was carried out to explore the distribution of Pipistrellus kuhlii in selected area of FATA regions, Pakistan. Findings & Practical implication: Twenty six specimens of this species were collected using mist from Bara Khyber agency (33º 92 N; 71.46º E) and Tirah Aurakzai agency (33º 78 N; 70.70º E) in FATA. Mean body mass of Pipistrellus kuhlii was recorded 8.42g ± 2.14. Head and body length were observed 44.2 ± 3.5 respectively. Ear length was recorded 12.2 ± 0.8. For molecular analysis the sequences of CO1 gene were obtained and analyzed. The mean intraspecific divergences of Pipistrellus kuhlii was 0.093%. The interspecific average distance between Pipistrellus kuhlii and P. tennius were 12.48% and distance between Pipistrellus kuhlii and P. javanicus were 18.6%. Nucleotide mean concentration was A = (24.9%), T = (32.2%), G = (18.2%) and C = (24.7%). The mean A+T contents were 57.1%and C+G were 42.9%. Conclusion: From the current research studied it may be concluded that the measurements of body matching with the specimens reported from Sri Lanka, Pakistan, Nepal and India. In the phylogenetic tree Pipistrellus kuhlii and P. nanulus clustered with significant bootstrap support value. Keywords: Pipistrellus kuhlii, Morphology, Kurram Agency, Bats, Pakistan
Association between Osteopontin and Hormone Receptor Status among Breast Cancer Patients
Authors: Khogaly Raga Salah Eldeen , Abdrabo Abdelkarim Abobaker , Hussein Waleed Abdelateif , Gurashi Rimaz Elhag , Ismail Amar Mohamed
Published: February 2023

Background: Breast cancer (BC) is problem in developed and developing nations and is linked to a high mortality rate. Objective: In this study, we determined the relationships between osteopontin level, hormonal status, stage, BMI, and age in BC patients. Materials and Methods: In a cross sectional 178 BC patients, ages ranged from 28 to 95 were randomly enrolled. Body mass index were estimated. Plasma osteopontin were measured. Results: From total of 178 BC patients, 54 (30.3 %) were trilpe negative, 124 (69.7%.) were hormone receptor positive. 86 (48.3%) had high plasma OPN level and 92 (51.7%) with OPN ≤ 55. Chi square analyses show that osteopontin was significantly associated with triple negative breast cancer and tumor stage with (P = 0.002 and 0.011), and (odd ratio 1.653,1.604) respectively. Conclusion: High OPN associated with hormone receptor and tumor stage in breast cancer patients. Keywords: Osteopontin, BC, Hormone, Receptors
Exploring the Curriculum Viability Inhibitors in an Undergraduate Dental Curriculum at Dental College HITEC-IMS
Authors: Malik Saman , Fatima Syeda Kainat , Malik Shafaq , Hassan Faiqa , Daud M.Bilal , Farooq Muhammad
Published: February 2023

With recent advancement in medical education importance is given to evaluation, which has been included as a part of curriculum planning and implementation. By finding out the factors that inhibit the successful implementation of curriculum better outcomes can be achieved. A mixed method study was carried out at Dental college HITEC IMS. The study was conducted in two phases. In the 1st phase the quantitative assessment was carried out to find out the success of curriculum and identifying the factors that hindered in its success. In the second phase group discussion for amending the inhibitors was carried out. this study on a validated questionnaire that was prepared on scoping review and Delphi study. Under six themes inhibitors were found in five themes. No inhibitor was found under the theme of educational program. This study has helped us to pick up the inhibitors of curricular success so that we can look into possible solutions to improve the quality of curriculum of dental college. We look forward to help other institutes who are facing the same issues in their curriculum quality by suggesting solution options obtained from focused group discussion. Keywords: Curriculum viability, curriculum inhibitors, dental curriculum
The Assessment of Body Mass Index as a Risk Factor for Chronic Periodontitis
Authors: Khalid Maham , Aslam Mehmil , Tahir Huma , Shaikh Waheed Gul , Azfar Marium , Khawar Nosheen
Published: February 2023

Background: Obesity is one of the highly emerging chronic disease. It is a major health concern now a days. The BMI of more than 35% of the adults were in the overweight category in 2008 but now the values are reported to be exceeded. The study aimed to assess the relationship between body mass index and chronic periodontitis. Study Design: It is a cross-sectional study with statistical approach, conducted at Karachi medical and dental college, Karachi Material and Methods: The study was conducted on 200 patients visited the dentist department of the hospital. The study was conducted for six month duration from Jan 2022 to June 2022. The ethical and review board of the hospital approved the study. Results: Among 200, 100 specimens belong to the normal weight category, 73 are overweight, and 27 are from the obese category. In each category, all the specimens are from similar age groups, but more males were present in the overweight and obese categories. Complete data analysis of these patients was performed. Then logistic regression analysis was performed, and it was predicted that periodontitis has a direct relation with the body mass index (BMI). About a 17% risk rate increases with an increase in each unit of BMI. Conclusion: This study supports the hypotheses of the association of obesity with periodontal issues. The body mass index is a factor for the assessment of different health risk factors. The body mass index and smoking are linked with periodontal issues. Smokers and obese people specifically young obese have a more critical periodontal state. Keywords: Body mass index and periodontitis.
Addition of Black Cumin in Stevia Apple Jam and to Check Effect on its Nutrition Profile on Storage
Authors: Ali Khawar , Khan Muhammad Imtiaz , Akram Muhammad , Ali Mansoor , Ujjan Javed Ahmed , Jamali Fahim Haider , Sitara Kiran , Iqbal Tahir , Ali Zulfiqar , Saeed Nadia , Saeed Qasim
Published: February 2023

Background: Stevia is nontoxic and non-caloric sweetens nearly 300 times more sweetener than any other source. Numerous health benefits for chronic patients and its reach source of essential nutrients pooling the world. Objective: This study tried analyzed the effect of black cumin added in stevia apple jam in place of sugar as functional ingredient due to health promoting effects in case of hypertension. Method: A stevia-sweetened apple jam sample was mixed with black cumin. And the effect was measured and recorded by sensory evaluation and proximate analyses over a six-month period. Practical implication Conclusion: Finding revealed that black cumin contained stevia apple jam significantly increased the total suspended solid level while, decreased moisture contents in sampled experiment. Unlikely, it increased nutritional components such as proteins, carbohydrates and fat due to black cumin addition. Thus, black cumin in stevia apple jam paramount important with magnifying essential nutrients for current novel chronic disease remedy. Keywords: Stevia, Black cumin, Nutrition, Jam, Hypertension, chronic disease,
Prevalence of Depression, Anxiety, OCD, and Social Isolation Among Married Men with Type II Diabetes
Authors: Bilal Ahmed , Fatima Iram
Published: February 2023

Objective: This paper is a report of a study conducted to examine the prevalence of common mental disorders among a sample of married men with type II diabetes. Background. Low educated, financially constrained men are disproportionately affected by diabetes and are more likely to suffer decreased quality of life, marital and sexual satisfaction and to have co-morbidities. They are also likely to suffer more from common mental disorders due to various facets of their ailments. Method. A cross-sectional survey study with 210 married men with type II diabetes were recruited from General Hospital, Lahore between from July 2021 to August 2022. Results: Men between the ages of 26-39 report disproportionally more depression and mental health issues as compared to older demographics with diabetes. Lack of education and high HbA1c have increased prevalence. Conclusion: There is a need to explore mental health issues of men more and physicians should look into the reasons for high HbA1c and prepare diabetes learning material. Keywords: Depression, Anxiety, OCD, Type II Diabetes.
Fetal and Maternal Outcome in Women with Placenta Accreta
Authors: Baloch Aqusa , Qaimkhani Romana , Rajput Muhammad Siddique , Talpur Saira , Yaseen Humera , Memon Mehreen , Qaimkhani Abrar Ahmed
Published: February 2023

Objective: To determine the frequency of fetal and maternal outcome in women with placenta accrete presenting at Liaquat University Hospital Hyderabad / Jamshoro. Materials and Methods: Descriptive Cross sectional conducted at Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology Liaquat University Hospital Hyderabad for Six months (January 2021 to July 2021). A total of 148 relevant ladies with placenta accreta were recruited and entered in the study and were explored for fetal outcome and maternal outcome. All the maneuvers was performed. The data was collected on pre-designed questionnaire. Results: Study participant’s average age was 26.07±4.49 years. In our study, maternal outcome were history of previous cesarean section (33.1%), emergency surgery (58.1%), elective surgery (41.9%) cesarean hysterectomy (54.1%), urinary tract injuries (19.9), received blood transfusion (79.1%), maternity high dependency unit - HDU admission (61.5%), ICU admission (31.8%) and prolonged hospital stay (59.5%) and hemorrhage (14.2%) while the fetal outcome includes low birth weight (41.2%), preterm births (50%), NICU admission (52%), low APGAR score (<7at 5 min) (29.7%), and neonatal hypoxia (9.5%) respectively. Conclusion: To counter the increased risk of maternal morbidity or mortality, placenta accreta should be confiscated in every single case of placenta previa, especially in those with previous history of uterine surgery, high parity, and advanced maternal age as risk. Proper arrangement should be made for planned delivery by trained placenta accreta team in tertiary care hospitals where all required facilities available to manage morbidly adherent placenta. Keywords: Placenta Accreta, Aqusa Baloch, Maternal and Fetal Outcome
Reliability of Estimation of HBA1C for Diagnosing Gestational Diabetes
Authors: Manzoor Nusrat , Ullah Zia , Ahmed Shoaib , Kazi Asma , Bashir Farukh , Tahir Bakhtiar Hassan
Published: February 2023

Gestation Diabetes mellitus is a condition that, if left untreated, can have adverse effects not only on the mother but also on the unborn child. Even though the oral glucose tolerance test (OGTT), which is the typical method of screening for gestational diabetes in pregnant women and has been widely used and recognised for a number of decades, there is still a need for a test that is both more accurate and simpler to administer in order to diagnose GDM. This is the case despite the fact that the standard method involves an OGTT Subjects and Methods: In this prospective observational study, OGTT and HbA1c were performed in 400 antenatal women between 24 and 28 weeks of gestation; the pregnant women were followed up thereafter. Repeat OGTT and HbA1c were done in women with GDM at 6 weeks postpartum. Results: Among the 400 women, 52 were diagnosed with GDM, for an incidence of 9%. The mean HbA1c level in women with GDM was 6.2 – 0.6%, whereas it was 5.4 – 0.5% in those with normoglycemia. Women with GDM had a higher incidence of pregnancy-related complications compared with normoglycemic women. An HbA1c cutoff of 5.3% had a sensitivity of 95.6% and a specificity of 51.6% for the diagnosis of GDM and would have avoided OGTT in approximately half of antenatal women, while missing 5% of the women. However, those with an abnormal HbA1c will require a confirmatory OGTT, as 50% of normoglycemic women would be misclassified as having GDM by this approach. On repeat testing postpartum, two of 52 women (4.4%) had overt diabetes mellitus, whereas five (11.1%) had impaired glucose tolerance. Conclusions: Although HbA1c cannot replace OGTT in the diagnosis of GDM, it can be used as a screening test, avoiding OGTT in approximately 50% of women, if a cutoff of 5.3% is used. The findings of all of these trials make it abundantly evident that the HbAlc test is superior than the traditional OGTT in a number of important respects. The great reproducibility of the HbAlc assay, improved instrumentation and standardisation of the HbAlc assay, less biological variability, and the fact that it is not affected by short-term changes in lifestyle are all factors that contribute to these advantages. It is possible to use it as a primary screening test for all pregnant women due to the fact that the patient does not need to prepare significantly for the test and that it takes less time. If, on the other hand, the HbAlc result is discovered to be greater than the reference range, then it is absolutely necessary to perform a confirmatory test in order to establish a diagnosis of GDM. It is anticipated that HbAlc will be able to function as a diagnostic marker in the not-too-distant future. Keywords: GDM; HbAlc.
Prevalence of Gingival Inflammation among Patients Taking Antipsychotic Drugs
Authors: Rafique Ayesha , Ahsen Muhammad Iftikhar , Khattak Muhammad Usman , Ali Muhammad Yousaf , Javed Sittara , Khalid Qasim
Published: February 2023

Objective: To explore the prevalence and severity of gingival inflammation among the patients taking antipsychotic drugs. Method: This cross-sectional study was conducted in OPD of a psychiatric department of a tertiary care hospital in Lahore, Pakistan. Sample of 1025 patients was taken with the history of antipsychotic drugs. Patients were examined for the prevalence and severity of gingival inflammation and periodontal disease using modified gingival index (MGI) and basic periodontal examination (BPE). Study was conducted from March to August 2022. Data will be entered in SPSS version 25.0. Descriptive statistics, i.e. frequency and percentage were calculated for categorical data. Results: A total number 1025 patients with history of antipsychotic drugs were examined, 873 of them had some degree of gingival inflammation. Out of 873 patients with gingival disease, 536 (61.39%) patients exhibited mild to moderate inflammation whereas periodontal status of 337 (38.60%) patients presented severe inflammation. Basic periodontal examination was performed on individuals exhibiting severe gingival inflammation and patients were guided regarding further treatment that was needed to improve periodontal health. Conclusion: The findings of current study revealed that patients who are on anti-psychotic drugs are at higher risk of developing gingival diseases due to reduced salivary flow and need advanced treatment for their periodontal condition. Keywords: Psychosis, gingival diseases, Dental caries, Self-esteem
AKI and Its Relation with Outcome in Patients with COVID-19
Authors: Khan Faiza Nafees , Khan Quratulain , Bhatti Jamil Muqtadir , Hashmat Shazia , Fatima Sadaf , Mahmood Sumbal Nasir , Borges Kevin Joseph Jerome
Published: February 2023

Background: Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is currently spreading fast around the world. The rate of acute kidney damage (AKI) in patients hospitalized with Covid-19, as well as the outcomes related with it, are unknown. The goal of this study was to see if having acute kidney damage (AKI) increased the risk of severe infection and death in COVID-19 patients. It also described the symptoms, risk factors, and outcomes of AKI in Covid-19 patients. Material and Methods: We undertook a retrospective cohort from June 2020 and March 2021 to examine the connection between AKI and patient outcomes COVID-19. Results: The most common comorbid condition was hypertension and diabetes followed by chronic kidney disease and ischemic heart disease. Most of the patients who required low dose oxygen with nasal prongs, face masks, or rebreathing masks were in control groups (76.2% vs. 50.6%; p <.001). More patients in AKI group needed non-invasive ventilation and invasive mechanical ventilation compared to control group (33.8% vs. 19.9%; p .001, 15.6% vs. 3.9%; p <.001 respectively. Patients in the AKI group had higher levels of C-reactive protein, lactate dehydrogenase, D-dimer, and serum. Of 145 patients who developed AKI, 29 (20%) needed hemodialysis. Of 29 patients who needed hemodialysis, 18 (62%) expired. A higher number of patients in the control group were discharged than patients in the AKI group (82.1% vs. 56.9%; p <.001). One hundred five patients were expired, with higher mortality in the AKI group (41.7% vs. 12.4%; p <.001). Conclusion: COVID-19 patients admitted to the hospital, AKI is associated with a shockingly high fatality rate. Keywords: chronic kidney disease, ischemic heart disease, lactate dehydrogenase.
Synchronization of Poverty Reduction Program by TKPKD in Murung Raya District
Authors: Muliana  , Syafari Muhammad Riduan , Amberi Muslih
Published: February 2023

In line with this, the phenomenon that occurred in Central Kalimantan Province with macro achievement indicators below the national rate, namely the poverty rate of 5.17%, the Gini index of 0.342 and the Open Unemployment Rate of 4% below the national rate of 5.13%. Open unemployment in Central Kalimantan is still dominated by residents aged 15-19 years (high school age) at 31.52%. Meanwhile, Central Kalimantan's economic growth of 6.74% is still above the national economic growth of 5.27% where the welfare of the poor tends to be stagnant when compared to the upper middle class. Murung Raya Regency is one of the Regencies in Central Kalimantan Province, the Regency Capital is located in Puruk Cahu, This Regency is a division of North Barito Regency in 2002 with an area of 23,799 km2 and a population of 111,500 people. In this case it can also be described the data on the Poverty Line, Number, and Percentage of Poor Population in Murung Raya Regency, 2017-2021.
WhatsApp, COVID-19 Related Misinformation in Africa and the Need for Continuous Infoveillance
Authors: Mmadu-Okoli Chidindu , Nsofor Ifeanyi
Published: February 2023

WhatsApp is a social media application preferred for its ease-of-use in sharing real-time information during COVID-19 and public health emergencies in Africa. Yet, like a double-edged sword, the absence of fact-checking avenues within the app allow for the spread of health misinformation, hindering prevention and control efforts. In this commentary, we help readers understand the patterns of use and factors that influence the sharing of COVID-19-related misinformation among WhatsApp users in Africa, based on already available literature, and to make recommendations on how to reduce the public health implications through a multi-stakeholder approach.
The Delta-shaped Maltese Cross Cowry Barycypraea fultoni deltoidean. ssp., (Gastropoda: Cypraeidae) and a Further Discussion About Mozambican Populations and Observations of Barycypraea and Related Genera
Authors: Mont Michael , Mills Owings
Published: February 2023

A new subspecies, Barycypraea fultoni deltoidei found at shallo wdepths in then orthern Transkei, South Africa is described herein. It differs from the nominate B. fultoni by the deltoidal shape and also by stronger development of the margins. A further analysis and discussion about Mozambican populations and a comparison of all four B. fultoni taxa are included. Differences in size, ratios, shape, margins and bases between the taxa are described. Further observations of Barycypraea and related genera are discussed.
Description of three new Bistolida species (Gastropoda: Cypraeidae) from Mozambique and KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
Authors: Veldsman Stephen , Veldsman Vellies
Published: February 2023

The Bistolida of southern Mozambique and KwaZulu-Natal South Africa is revisedwith two species having new combinations B. uvongoensis and B. jangamoensis, dealt here as full species. The study of the southern Mozambique and northern KwaZulu-Natal revealed onenewspecies, described here as B. kosibayensis n. sp., whereas the study on the southern KwaZulu-Natal shells revealed two new species, B. ronniewatti n. sp. and B. groenewaldi n. sp.
Range extension of a predatory sea snail Sulcerato recondita (Melvill & Standen, 1903) in India (Gastropoda, Eratoidae)
Authors: Ghosh Abhijna , Mukhopadhyay Amit , Tripathy Basudev , Sajan Sheikh
Published: February 2023

A predatory sea snail Sulcerato recondita (Melvill & Standen, 1903) previously reported from South Africa and Gulf of Oman, is reported for the first time from Gulf of Kachchhin India. The detailed description along with an illustration, and information on distribution of the species is provided herein. The nearest distribution record for S. recondita is from Fujairah coast in United Arab Emirates, which is ~ 1500 km from the present location of its reporting in India.
Biology of the Wavy Top Turban Megastraea undosa (Wood, 1828) fromSouthern California, and the Baja California Peninsula (Turbinidae)
Authors: Tuskes Paul , Tuskes Ann
Published: February 2023

Megastraea undosa (Wood, 1828) and M. turbanica (Dall, 1910) constitute a notablefishery in Baja California, México and a much smaller fishery in southern California, USA. Theinsitu diet of M. undosa includes over 30 genera of marine algae. New data fromsouthern Californiaare presented and compared to research from México. Information regarding the habitat of earlyageclasses, change in shell shape with age, growth rates, longevity, and muscle weight vs. basal diameterare presented. California State Fish and Wildlife data for commercial landings of Megastraea for thepast 23 years indicate 75 % of the catch has been taken off San Diego, California. Among M. undosawith basal diameters of 90 mm or greater, approximately 15.5 % of the gross weight is edible muscle.
A New Astraeine Turbinid from the Korean Peninsula with Notes on a New Subprovince of the Japonic Molluscan Province
Authors: Berschauer David , Petuch Edward
Published: February 2023

A new species of giant “Star Shell” (Turbinidae: Astreinae) has been discovered from the Neritic Zone of the Korean Peninsula. The new taxon, Pomaulax geummiae new species, is described from specimens collected by Haenyeo women shellfish divers on Jeju Island, South Korea. Based on the range of this new species, and the distributions of other endemic taxa, a new subprovince of the Japonic Molluscan Province, the Korean Subprovince, is described.
Species of the families Costellariidae and Mitridae dredgedby the R/V Pelican in the Gulf of Mexico
Authors: Garcia Emilio
Published: February 2023

This paper reports 12 species of Costellariidae and 6 species of Mitridae dredged by the R/V Pelican in the Gulf of Mexico off the coasts of Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, Florida and Bahía de Campeche, Mexico, between 1996 and 2019. Each species is accompanied by accurate coordinates and depth and, in most cases, benthic composition.
A New Species of Fasciolaria (Gastropoda: Fasciolariidae) from Northern South America
Authors: Crabos Olivier , de Querioz Gregorio
Published: February 2023

A new species in the gastropod genus Fasciolaria Lamarck, 1799 is described from Venezuela, where it is known to range from the Monges Islands and Gulf of Venezuela eastward to the mouth of the Orinoco River. The new taxon, Fasciolaria petuchi n. sp., was previously referred to as the taxon F. hollisteri Weisbord, 1962, which is a fossil species fromthe Pliocene MareFormation and is not applicable to the living Venezuelan shell. Fasciolaria petuchi is the fourthknown member of a species complex that ranges from Honduras to the mouth of the AmazonRiver.
Sentiment Analysis from Social Media Tweets Using Single-Valued Neutrosophic Sets and Fuzzy Sets
Authors:   VIPS-TC, School of engineering and technology, Delhi, India, Chaudhary Gopal ,   Faculty of Computers and Information, Kafrelsheikh University, Egypt,   Laboratory of Applied Neurosciences University of Saint Joseph - Macao SAR, China, .. Amena , Marques J. A. Lobo
Published: February 2023

In the last ten years, exciting work at the intersection of several academic disciplines has been done in the areas of view mining and sentiment analysis. The sheer amount of social media text that is now accessible for sentiment analysis has expanded by a factor of multiples with the development of social media networks, resulting in the creation of a formidable corpus. An examination of the sentiments included within tweets has been performed to measure the general public's perspective on breaking news, as well as a variety of laws, regulations, individuals, and political movements. In the assessment of the sentiment of Twitter data, fuzzy logic (FL) was used, but neutrosophy, which makes consideration the idea of indeterminacy, was not applied. Fuzzy logic (FL) was utilized since neutrosophy was not utilized to analyze tweets. In this study, we present the idea of single valued-neutrosophic sets (SVNSs) that may have positive, indeterminate, and negative memberships. We used the sanders dataset to apply the proposed methodology. The fuzzy set (FS) has the indeterminacy value opposite the NS. FS has two only degrees, truth, and falsity. This paper shows the difference between the NS and FS in the sample of data.
Business Resilience of the Muslim Merchants through of Social Capital
Authors: Istifhama Lia
Published: February 2023

This study aims to determine the portrait of traditional markets that survive in the era of modern trade competition. There are three problems in this study: business resilience strategies, elements that make up social capital, and business resilience through merchants’s social capital. The research setting is the Soponyono market, which is managed by Masjid Tholabuddin Foundation. The approach in this research is phenomenology approach. Data are collected by snowball sampling technique to Muslim merchants as informants, then, are analyzed through by interactive analysis (qualitative approach). The results of the study reveal that the purpose of the muslim merchants to stay in business, is to seek halal income without worrying about modern trade competition. They practice active, passive, and networking strategies. Of the three, network strategy is considered to play an important role in business resilience. Network strategies are formed in three elements of social capital, namely: mutual trust, social networks, and reciprocity. The theory for examining this study, are Mark Granovetter's about socio-economic attachment theory, Fukuyama about elements of trust, social networks, and reciprocal actions, and Islamic theory, namely: ‘amanah, at-ta’awun, and ukhuwwah Islamiyyah.
Change of the National English Curricula in Korea and Considerations for the Next Curriculum
Authors: Han Insuk
Published: February 2023

This study investigates the national English curriculum, social and academic culture, roles and positions of (English) teachers and students, and their changes in Korean history. Based on this exploration, the author discusses considerations to advance the current Korean English curriculum and where the next curriculum is to be headed in the era of the fourth industrial revolution (4IR). Given that the 4IR welcomes people who have high qualities in complex problem-solving, critical thinking, creativity, management, collaboration, decision-making and negotiation, significant changes in teacher and student roles and teaching practice are needed. The Korean pedagogical background of teacher-led practice, text- or grammar-based learning, test-preparation lessons and pursuit of competition in English education should not be obstructions for these changes. Thus, the author suggests the application of AI programmes and problem-based learning for the realisation of more learner-centred, democratic, and constructive learning. This study will provide educators in East Asian countries as well as in Korea with several rationales to deliberate for their next curriculum design.
Innovative of Area-Based Learning to Transfer Community Innovation through Phulae Pineapple Living Encyclopedia in Chiang Rai, Thailand
Authors: Mangkhang Charin , Mahawun Chalermrat , Autmano Nattagit , Rujiwattanakul Nitpaporn , Nuntarit Suputtra , Kaewpanya Nitikorn , Khammanee Seksan , Wangpa Puttaraksa , Tepsing Ittikorn
Published: February 2023

The objectives of the research were 1) to study community innovation knowledge through the Phulae pineapple living encyclopedia in Chiang Rai, Thailand, 2) to develop innovative area-based learning to transfer community innovation through the Phulae pineapple living encyclopedia and to study the results of using innovative of area-based learning through Phulae pineapple living encyclopedia. The methodology of the research was based on Participatory Action Research (PAR). The sample group consisted of 20 community innovation informants and a group of 405 people assessing satisfaction with the Phulae pineapple living encyclopedia accounting for a total of 425 people. The instrument used consisted of 1) unstructured interview forms, 2) forms of encyclopedia quality assessment, and forms of satisfaction assessment. Qualitative data was analyzed based on content analysis and the presentation was in the form of descriptive analysis. Quantitative data was analyzed based on a primary statistical package to find the mean and standard deviation. Study results revealed that: 1. The study on community innovation knowledge through Phulae pineapple living encyclopedia in Chiang Rai, Thailand revealed that Phulae pineapple community innovation knowledge is divided into 5 issues, namely 1) Phulae: Sustainable culture of happiness, 2) Phulae: Self-reliant agriculture community, 3) Phulae: Creative local economy, 4) Phulae: History for living with balance and 5) Phulae: Topography for agricultural tourism; 2. Developing innovative area-based learning to transfer community innovation through Phulae pineapple living encyclopedia revealed that innovative area-based learning developed to be Phulae pineapple living encyclopedia consists of 4 parts, namely 1) BEGIN until becoming ... Phulae, 2) BEHIND Phulae ...background of happiness, 3) TO BE CONTINUE Phulae with sustainable security and 4) Conclusion and the application named Phulae has been developed to be used together with the developed encyclopedia. The results of the assessment conducted by experts revealed that the quality of the Phulae pineapple living encyclopedia was at a very high level and it can be disseminated; 3. The study on using innovative area-based learning to transfer community innovation through the Phulae pineapple living encyclopedia revealed that the group of people assessing satisfaction over the Phulae pineapple living encyclopedia assessed the satisfaction to be at a high level in an overall picture. Moreover, it was found that among the group cultivating and distributing Phulae pineapple, incomes in the household have increased from accessing the goods of the consumer group receiving information of disseminating knowledge through the living encyclopedia and the developed application.
ISTE Standards Implementation in Higher Education: An Exploratory Study of Prince Sattam bin Abdulaziz University, Saudi Arabia
Authors: Bingimlas Khalid Abdullah
Published: February 2023

This study aims to explore the extent of utilization of the ISTE standards for students in higher education. It also aims to examine the impact of some demographic variables (gender, specialization, and academic degrees) on implementing the ISTE standards for the students. The researcher used a questionnaire method to collect the data from the students of Prince Sattam bin Abdulaziz University and sent it to the 626 participants who consented affirmatively and included 614 valid responses from them. A correlational analysis was carried out, and the statistical findings highlight that most of the participants signaled to achieve ISTE standards positively, and the availability of the standards was positive. The findings revealed statistically significant differences in responses between male and female students in all standards, with females outperforming males. Female participants exhibited a higher orientation in the use and implementation of the standards. However, the students' specializations and their respective degree programs made no significant difference in implementing the standards. The research overall finds efficacy in implementing the ISTE standards in all the universities for both the students and the teachers. It is recommended to embed these standards in the regular curriculum of the university's degree programs and create a regular mechanism to enhance awareness and provide training to the users to ensure efficacy in improving the educational standards.
Sources of Information That Guide the Pedagogical Work of Early Childhood Educators: An Exploratory Study in Chile
Authors: Sepúlveda-Vallejos Sergio Andrés , Almonacid-Fierro Aquiles Alejandro , Montoya-Grisales Noelva Eliana , Valdebenito Karla
Published: February 2023

The following article is a qualitative study that identifies the types of sources accessed by early childhood educators in their search for information to guide their pedagogical decisions regarding classroom problems. Previous study was centered on the understanding that teaching is a demanding and complex exercise, exposed to multiple problems, where the sources of information used by the educators can be a way to understand the ways in which they inform themselves when facing unexpected problems. The research is based on the interpretative-comprehensive paradigm, with a qualitative methodology, which included 22 semi-structured interviews with practicing kindergarten educators, with a minimum of one year of experience in the Maule Region, Chile. The findings of the study indicate that non-written sources such as other professionals, colleagues and family were the most reported by the participants as sources of information to help them understand their classroom problems, emphasizing that the relationship with others is fundamental, highlighting the importance of interdisciplinary work and recognizing their professional limits.
Comparison of the Effects of Simulation Practice and Clinical Practice Education: Nursing Care of Children with Respiratory Diseases
Authors: Hwang Ju Hee
Published: February 2023

This study This study aimed to find the efficient practice education measures for the practice of pediatric health nursing by comparing the effects of simulation practice education and existing clinical practice one about children with respiratory diseases. Using the nonequivalent comparison group post-test non-synchronized design method, the research subjects were composed of total 62 people including 32 subjects for experimental group and 30 subjects for comparison group. Using the IBM SPSS v. 25.0 for data analysis, the differences in the baseline characteristics of both groups were tested through the t-test, X2-test, and Fisher’s exact test. The results of this research are as follows. In the results of conducting the homogeneity test on the experimental group and comparison group, there were no differences between two groups while it was statistically significant in self-efficacy. The experimental group who participated in practice education using the simulator was statistically significant in nursing competence(F=27.183, p<.001), communication skills(F=7.876, p=.001), and learning satisfaction(F=12.950, p<.001). The problem-solving ability(F=2.515, p=.089) was not statistically significant. Such results are significant in the aspect of implying the possibility of practice education using the simulator that could effectively complement clinical practice in the practice education of pediatric health nursing in the future.
Klinische Anwendung von Rhopressa: Eine Fallserie
Authors: Meagher Andrew , Bennett G. Richard
Published: February 2023

Purpose. The aim of this paper is to discuss and highlight via case reports the effective use of Rhopressa in three individual cases of Primary Open-Angle Glaucoma (POAG) treated at a glaucoma clinic in Philadelphia, PA, USA. The cases display the clinical use of netarsudil and reviews therapeutic approach- es to combating the side effects of conjunctival hyperemia associated with netarsudil. Material and Methods. A systematized PubMed literature search based on the terms “Rhopressa”, “netarsudil”, “ROCK inhibition” was conducted. Six eyes of three adult patients were monitored for three months after beginning treatment with Rhopressa (0.02 % netasurdil ophthalmic solution, Aerie Pharmaceuticals Inc, Durham, NC, 2018). Results. In all three cases, an efficacious response was achieved with all three patients obtaining an intraocular pressure of 13 mmHg or lower. In two out of three cases the patients were taking three or more medications prior to the addition of Rhopressa (0.02 % netasurdil ophthalmic solution, Aerie Pharmaceuticals Inc, Durham, NC, 2018). Two eyes out of six possessed a stage of severe glaucoma and two out of six eyes previously underwent multiple surgical glaucoma interventions. Conclusion. A desirable intraocular pressure reduction was found in all six eyes out of three patients with an accept- able tolerability of use of the medication. Rhopressa (0.02 % netasurdil ophthalmic solution, Aerie Pharmaceuticals Inc, Durham, NC, 2018) is a viable and effective adjunct therapy for the treatment of open-angle glaucoma with adequate patient tolerability. Keywords Primary Open Angel Glaucoma (POAG), glaucoma treatment, intraocular pressure, Rhopressa
Metafora dalam Spanduk Tragedi Kanjuruhan Malang (Methapor in Kanjuruhan Malang Tragedi Banner)
Authors: Sriwulandari Yunita Anas , Nugrahani Ari , Muliyono Nurwakhid
Published: February 2023

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk memaparkan bentuk lingual metafora dalam spanduk tragedi Kanjuruhan Malang serta makna yang terkandung di dalamnya. Penelitian ini menggunakan jenis penelitian kualitatif deskriptif. Hasil penelitian ditemukan bahwa dari segi bentuknya, metafora dalam spanduk tragedi Kanjuruhan Malang memiliki bentuk yang khas yang ditunjukkan oleh kata konkret dan abstrak yang bersinergi membentuk kesatuan makna metaforis. Metafora dalam spanduk Tragedi Kanjuruhan merefleksikan apa yang dipersepsikan, dialami, dan dipikirkan orang tentang kenyataan dunia. Adapun bentuk-bentuk metafora meliputi metafora antropomorfik, metafora konkret ke abstrak, dan juga bentuk metafora pengontrasan. Bentuk-bentuk metaforis tersebut sebagai ungkapan ekspresif mengenai kesedihan, kekecewaan, kemarahan dan harapan.