bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Enhancing Traffic Management in Lahore: A Comprehensive Analysis of Drivers' Perspectives on Interactions with City Traffic Police
Authors: Talha Nighat , Iqbal Shahzaf , Manan Syed Abdul
Published: January 2024

The purpose of this study is to investigate the challenges faced by drivers while interacting with City Traffic Police (CTP) in Lahore, Pakistan. CTP plays a vital role in maintaining traffic flow and improving road safety. The study used a mixed methods approach, combining qualitative interviews using Critical Incident Techniques (CIT) to explore issues, affinity diagrams for thematic analysis, and frequency analysis to quantitatively identify the most important transportation issues based on their occurrence. The study identified 32 different traffic problems and classified them into four categories of drivers. Thematic analysis reveals eight overarching themes, including road conditions, behavioral issues of traffic police, license issuance hurdles, traffic tickets and challans, grievance redressal procedures, signal malfunctions, discriminatory conduct, and corruption within the CTP domain. Quantitative analysis highlights road conditions, behavioral issues, and license-related problems as the most frequently reported concerns. Theoretical implications draw on Social Exchange Theory (SET) to analyze drivers' interactions, emphasizing the pivotal role of trust in shaping satisfaction and compliance. Practical implications urge policymakers to prioritize road maintenance, enhance communication skills of traffic wardens, and address corruption and discrimination for improved traffic management. Limitations include potential bias from convenience sampling, reliance on subjective recollections in CIT, and the study's exclusive focus on drivers. Recommendations for future research advocate rigorous sampling methods, broader geographical scope, diverse stakeholder involvement, and the incorporation of quantitative surveys.
Exploring the Diplomatic, Social, and Cultural Nexus between Pakistan and Russia in Global Geopolitics
Authors: Ahmed Adeel , Baloch Jamshed Ali , Abbas Asim
Published: January 2024

The idea of enduring animosity in international diplomacy is a misconception. Instead, global relations frequently shape new partnerships and diminish old rivalries, altering regional geopolitical dynamics. Pakistan and Russia exemplified this shift during the Cold War accordingly, evolving from separation to extensive cooperation across various sectors. The socio-cultural bonds and diplomatic ties between Russia and Pakistan have significantly influenced the global landscape. However, these connections have evolved due to geopolitical shifts, historical milestones, and regional conflicts, influencing their fluctuating nature. Currently, both countries are engaged in collaborative efforts to bolster their relationship, particularly in critical areas like military cooperation, energy, and regional trade. This research utilized historical methods based on secondary data from assorted research journals. Furthermore, it offers significant findings reshaping foreign policy of ties, regional nuisance, military exchanges, and socio-political and diplomatic touches in international geopolitics. This collaboration marks a significant point in reshaping the geopolitical landscape as Russo-Pakistan navigates this evolving relationship, reflecting the ongoing dynamics of globalism. The present study investigates the relations between Russo-Pakistan and yields substantive suggestions and implications for future diplomatic goals. This research would be supportive to delve into further facets of Russo-Pakistan dimensions and dynamics corresponding to geopolitical nuances. Ultimately, the conclusions of the exploration would play a crucial role in illuminating issues concerning peace, friendliness, and harmony within the global realm. Consequently, the results would also pave the way for future investigations. It facilitates the opportunity to input new paths for upcoming erudite scholars, research proficients, and foreign policy experts.
Time-Frequency Image-based Speech Emotion Recognition using Artificial Neural Network
Authors: Dewangan Neha , Thakur Kavita , Mandal Sunandan , Singh Bikesh Kumar
Published: January 2024

Automatic Speech Emotion Recognition (ASER) is a state-of-the-art application in artificial intelligence. Speech recognition intelligence is employed in various applications such as digital assistance, security, and other human-machine interactive products. In the present work, three open-source acoustic datasets, namely SAVEE, RAVDESS, and EmoDB, have been utilized (Haq et al., 2008, Livingstone et al., 2005, Burkhardt et al., 2005). From these datasets, six emotions namely anger, disgust, fear, happy, neutral, and sad, are selected for automatic speech emotion recognition. Various types of algorithms are already reported for extracting emotional content from acoustic signals. This work proposes a time-frequency (t-f) image-based multiclass speech emotion classification model for the six emotions mentioned above. The proposed model extracts 472 grayscale image features from the t-f images of speech signals. The t-f image is a visual representation of the time component and frequency component at that time in the two-dimensional space, and differing colors show its amplitude. An artificial neural network-based multiclass machine learning approach is used to classify selected emotions. The experimental results show that the above-mentioned emotions' average classification accuracy (CA) of 88.6%, 85.5%, and 93.56% is achieved using SAVEE, RAVDESS, and EmoDB datasets, respectively. Also, an average CA of 83.44% has been achieved for the combination of all three datasets. The maximum reported average classification accuracy (CA) using spectrogram for SAVEE, RAVDESS, and EmoDB dataset is 87.8%, 79.5 %, and 83.4%, respectively (Wani et al., 2020, Mustaqeem and Kwon, 2019, Badshah et al., 2017). The proposed t-f image-based classification model shows improvement in average CA by 0.91%, 7.54%, and 12.18 % for SAVEE, RAVDESS, and EmoDB datasets, respectively. This study can be helpful in human-computer interface applications to detect emotions precisely from acoustic signals.
Biopolymeric Materials in the Management of Diabetic Wound Healing: A Comprehensive Review
Authors: Bhardwaj Harish , Khute Sulekha , Jangde Rajendra Kumar
Published: January 2024

The compromised wound healing observed in diabetic patients poses significant hurdles, escalating the risk of infections. The growing interest in natural polymeric materials is fueled by their abundant availability, cost-effectiveness, and eco-friendly attributes. Advances in polymer science have expanded the applications, especially in tissue engineering and regenerative medicine. These interdisciplinary fields integrate knowledge and technology from diverse domains to restore damaged tissues and organs in medical interventions. Polymers function as versatile tools, serving as carriers for drugs and cells and facilitating host-cell integration to meet the requisites of regeneration and repair. This intricate process involves multiple stages, necessitating the development of various components to construct the desired neo-tissue or organ. Diverse biopolymers, encompassing biological, synthetic, and hybrid varieties, find extensive utility across various medical applications. Their tunable physical, chemical, and biological properties render them ideal for tailoring to specific application requirements. This review provides a comprehensive overview of the wound-healing process, with a specific focus on the challenges presented by diabetic wounds. Additionally, it explores various biopolymers, including alginate, gelatin, cellulose, silk sericin, chondroitin sulfate, chitosan, xanthan gum, cyclodextrin, and hyaluronic acid, elucidating their roles in the management of diabetic wounds.
Therapeutic Use of Some Common Medicinal Plants for the Treatment of Major Life Style Diseases of Chhattisgarh
Authors: Soni Prerna , Gawri Shobha
Published: January 2024

About 80% of India's population receives healthcare from medicinal plants, making them extremely important. They have been used by tribes and local people for curing various diseases since the majority of disorders in today's culture are lifestyle-related. Recently, greater prominence is being laid to phyto-therapy throughout world. This study emphasises the value of therapeutic plants in the different areas of Gariyaband district of Chhattisgarh used for treating life style diseases such as asthma, diabetes, hypertension and arthritis.
The research work on therapeutic plants was carried out in the years 2017 – 2018. A total of twenty-five species of plants from 17 families and 25 genera have been documented for various medicinal applications. Plant identification was done with conventional monographs and vegetation. Among 25 plant families, Fabaceae and Apocyanaceae has been obtained as dominant family and maximum 13 plant species were obtained for treating asthma disease comparatively to diabetes, arthritis and hypertension. The plants were used for medicine has enumerated alphabetically and the local name, family names, plant part used and curing diseases has documented to treat life style diseases like asthma, diabetes, hypertension and arthritis.
Fermentation of Tomato Juice with S. cerevisiae has enhanced nutrition and shelf-life
Authors: Muraka Shristi , Sahu Bharti , Kolla Andrea
Published: January 2024

Tomato is the fourth most commonly consumed and the most frequently canned vegetable. They are a rich source of vitamins, antioxidants and minerals. Lycopene is a strong antioxidant that is mostly found in tomatoes and tomato-derived products. Tomato products improve antioxidant defenses and reduce the risk of oxidative stress. It is known to protect heart health, boost digestive health, protect against cancer, ameliorate chronic diseases, inhibiting cellular damage, detoxification and filtration of body wastes etc. Tomatoes are generally grown all through the year and are inexpensive, however in the present day, unpredicted changing environmental conditions, due to the global warming have affected the production and the costs as well. The change in social habits and dietary intake has increased the demand for healthy ready-to-serve foods. Tomatoes are highly recommended in the daily diet especially for growing children. Tomatoes and their products are generally produced when tomatoes ripen in commercial quantities. These are processed and preserved in various ways which include addition of chemical preservatives as well, which are known to have harmful health effects. The study was aimed to prepare a nutritious ready-to-serve tomato drink with a longer shelf-life. Thee drink was prepared from organic tomatoes fortified with natural ingredients and natural preservatives or methods. The results show that a combination of natural preservatives and non-thermal method of fermentation of tomato juice with Saccharomyces cerevisiae enhanced its nutritional value and increased shelf life to 2 months without inducing any physiochemical or biological changes.
A ANALISA FUEL RATIO DUMP TRUCK XCMG HANVAN PADA KEGIATAN PENGANGKUTAN OVERBURDEN DI PT GLOBAL ENERGI MAKMUR
Authors: Rianti Lina , Matofani Maya , Heriyanto Heriyanto
Published: January 2024

PT Global Energi Makmur adalah perusahaan swasta yang bergerak di dalam bidang penambangan batubara. Pada kegiatan penambangan ini, konsumsi bahan bakar alat mekanis sangat berpengaruh pada proses produksi. Konsumsi bahan bakar yang efisien pada alat mekanis akan membuat biaya produksi menjadi lebih rendah. Salah satu masalah yang timbul adalah tidak tercapainya target produksi yang telah ditetapkan oleh perusahaan dan konsumsi bahan bakar pada alat mekanis menjadi tidak ekonomis. Metode penelitian ini adalah metode deskriftif dapat diartikan sebagai prosedur pemecahan masalah yang diselidiki dengan menggambarkan keadaan subjek atau objek dalam penelitian dapat berupa orang, lembaga, masyarakat dan yang lainnya yang pada saat sekarang berdasarkan fakta-fakta yang tampak atau apa adanya. Berdasarkan tujuan dalam kegiatan penelitian ini yaitu menghitung produktivitas alat angkut overburden, Menghitung konsumsi bahan bakar untuk alat angkut overbuden, Menganalisa dan menghitung fuel ratio plan dan fuel ratio actual untuk kegiatan pengangkutan overburden ke disposal. Dari hasil kajian di lapangan didapatkan produktivitas actual alat angkut overburden pada bulan Februari 2023 sebesar 11,66 bcm/jam dan pada bulan Maret 2023 sebesar 10,71 bcm/jam, konsumsi bahan bakar pada bulan Februari 2023 rata - rata sebesar 10,79 liter/jam dan pada bulan Maret 2023 rata – rata sebesar 10,21 liter/jam , selisih fuel ratio pada bulan Februari 2023 sebesar 0,50 liter/bcm dan pada bulan Maret 2023 sebesar 0,52 liter/bcm
P PERBANDINGAN HASIL ANALISA PEMURNIAN AIR SUMUR BOR MENGGUNAKAN MEMBRAN SELULOSA ASETAT HASIL EKSTRAKSI ECENG GONDOK DAN PELEPAH PISANG DENGAN PENAMBAHAN ZnO DAN KULIT BAWANG PUTIH
Authors: Shahab Aliyah , Faputri Achmad Faisal , Putra Wirando Soleh
Published: January 2024

Dewasa ini perkembangan teknologi semakin meningkat, orang-orang mulai berpindah dari teknologi konvensional ke teknologi alternatif. Salah satu teknologi alternatif yang sedang berkembang saat ini berasal dari senyawa organik yaitu selulosa. Selulosa dapat dimanfaatkan menjadi bahan baku pembuatan membran, dimana selulosa dapat diperoleh dari tanaman yang memiliki serat. Pada penelitian ini kami membuat membran selulosa dari proses ekstraksi eceng gondok dan pelepah pisang dengan penambahan ZnO (Zinc Oxide) dan Kulit Bawang Putih yang menggunakan metode pencetakan inversi fasa. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk membandingkan hasil analisa air sumur bor yang dilakukan pemurnian menggunakan membran berbahan baku eceng gondok dan membran berbahan baku pelepah pisang dengan parameter pH, TSS, TDS, Konduktivitas, dan Kadar Besi. Pada penelitian ini diperoleh hasil sebelum dilakukan pemurnian air sumur bor memiliki pH sebesar 7,3 kemudian TSS 0,019 mg/l, TDS 0,97 mg/l, Konduktivitas 1.377 µS/cm, dan Kadar Besi 1,08 ppm. Setelah dilakukan pemurnian menggunakan membran eceng gondok air sumur bor memiliki pH sebesar 6,7, kemudian TSS 0,001 mg/l, TDS 0,68 mg/l, Konduktivitas 1.372 µS/cm, dan Kadar besi 0,19 ppm sedangkan pemurnian menggunakan membran pelepah pisang air sumur bor memiliki pH sebesar 7 kemudian TSS 0,005 mg/l, TDS 0,65 mg/l, Konduktivitas 1374 µS/cm, dan Kadar besi 0,02 ppm. Berdasarkan parameter yang di analisa pada pemurnian air sumur bor menggunakan membran, yang memiliki kemampuan pemurnian paling baik adalah membran berbahan baku pelepah pisang.
A ANALISIS EFISIENSI BOILER TIPE CIRCULATING FLUIDIZED BED (CFB) DENGAN METODE LANGSUNG DI PT XY
Authors: Amna Sulton , Wahyuningsi Anggi , Putra Apriliansyah
Published: January 2024

Boiler atau ketel uap merupakan suatu alat berbentuk bejana tertutup yang digunakan untuk  memproduksi  uap (steam). Boiler dirancang untuk memindahkan panas dari suatu  sumber pembakaran ke air untuk dimanfaatkan uapnya. Perhitungan efisiensi boiler menjadi hal yang sangat penting, mengingat boiler bekerja selama 24 jam sehari dan 7 hari dalam 1 minggu. Sehingga perhitungan efisiensi boiler dapat dijadikan salah satu parameter apakah boiler masih bekerja secara optimal atau tidak. Permasalahan  yang  sering  terjadi pada boiler adalah pada saat boiler beroperasi dibawah temperatur kerja, boiler mengalami heat loss yang sangat berpengaruh terhadap efisiensi boiler, sehingga boiler tidak lagi optimal dalam menghasilkan uap bertekanan sebagai sumber energi untuk memutar turbin. Metode  yang  digunakan dalam  analisis  ini  adalah dengan metode langsung (direct methode) yaitu dengan menitikberatkan pada kehilangan energi (heat loss) untuk menghitung efisiensi boiler. Data yang diambil untuk menghitung efisiensi boiler adalah pada tanggal 11, 12 dan 13 Juni, hal ini dilakukan untuk melihat efisiensi boiler di beberapa waktu tertentu agar diperoleh data yang akurat. Hasil yang didapat dari perhitungan bahwa nilai efisiensi boiler pada tanggal 11, 12 dan 13 Juni berturut-turut adalah 62,59 %, 65,73 %, dan 60,98 %. Hal ini menunjukkan bahwa boiler yang ada pada PT XY bekerja kurang efisien, dikarenakan besarnya energi yang hilang (heat loss) pada saat beroperasi.
K KARAKTERISTIK BIODIESEL DARI MINYAK JELANTAH MENGGUNAKAN PROSES TRANSESTERIFIKASI DENGAN KATALIS KARBON AKTIF
Authors: Setiorini Indah Agus , Ardhiany Sri , Lestari Putri Anugrah Puji
Published: January 2024

Pada saat ini kebutuhan minyak bumi sebagai sumber energi utama semakin meningkat. Minyak yang berbahan baku fosil ini kebanyakan tidak dapat diperbarui dan akan berkurang seiring berjalannya waktu. Minyak jelantah merupakan salah satu bahan baku yang memiliki kandungan asam lemak bebas yang menjanjikan untuk diproses menjadi bahan bakar mesin diesel. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui karakteristik biodiesel yang dihasilkan dari minyak jelantah menggunakan katalis Karbon Aktif ukuran 100 mesh pada reaksi Transesterifikasi. Biodiesel dibuat dengan mereaksikan minyak jelantah dan metanol dengan perbandingan rasio mol 4:1 di suhu 60ºC selama 1 jam. Biodiesel yang dihasilkan memiliki nilai densitas 0,862 g/ml, Spesific Gravity 0,8635, Viskositas 2,4767 cSt, dan Flash Point 142ºF. Biodiesel yang dihasilkan dari minyak jelantah pada reaksi transesterifikasi menggunakan katalis karbon aktif ini memenuhi syarat standar mutu biodiesel menurut SNI 04-7182-2006.
R REAKTIVASI SUMUR IDLE CR-10 DALAM MENINGKATKAN PRODUKSI GAS SEBAGAI GAS FUEL DENGAN MENGANALISA DATA MODIFIED ISOCHRONAL TEST DAN PRODUCTION FORECAST MENGGUNAKAN SIMULASI PROSPER DAN MBAL PADA LAPANGAN TGR
Authors: Alida Roni , Noviansyah K.A. , Ramadhan Cahaya
Published: January 2024

Sumur CR-10 merupakan sumur yang nantinya diperlukan untuk memenuhi kebutuhan gas engine. Sumur ini untuk pertama kali diproduksikan pada Lapisan ABF, sehingga perlu dilakukan pengujian sumur untuk mengetahui karakteristik sumur serta perlu dilakukan evaluasi perhitungan cadangan dan peramalan produksi gas untuk mengetahui besar cadangan dan mengetahui kemampuan produksi dari Sumur CR-10. Dalam analisa Deliverability gas pada Sumur CR-10 dilakukan uji Modified Isochronal didapatkan harga n = 0,8829043 dan C = 0,00004231690 MSCFD/psia2, kemudian dapat ditentukan harga AOFP sebesar 3,86 MMSCFD. Selanjutnya, dilakukan pembuatan Kurva IPR dan Kurva TPR dengan menggunakan simulator PROSPER untuk melihat seberapa besar optimum gas rate yang dibutuhkan dengan ukuran choke 32/64in. Perhitungan cadangan dilakukan untuk menghitung jumlah hidrokarbon yang berada di reservoir, maka didapatkan nilai sebesar 2,57 BSCF. Kemudian untuk mengetahui berapa lama sumur gas mampu berproduksi maka perlu diramalkan. Dari hasil run program menggunakan simulator MBAL dapat diketahui bahwa Sumur CR-10 mampu berproduksi selama 7 tahun 2 bulan dengan total produksi kumulatif (cadangan) sebesar 2,3402 BSCF dan didapatkan recovery factor sebesar 91,05 %.
P PENGARUH TEMPERATUR DAN LAMA PEMANASAN TERHADAP MINYAK HASIL PYROLYSIS BAHAN PLASTIK JENIS POLYSTYRENE
Authors: Pratiwi Indah , Sari Dian Kurnia
Published: January 2024

Sumber energi fosil yaitu berupa minyak bumi semakin hari mengalami penurunan jumlah dan merupakan salah satu sumber energi yang tidak dapat diperbaharui. Limbah Plastik salah satunya yaitu polystyrene yang keberadaanya menjadi pencemar lingkungan tetapi bisa dimanfaatkan sebagai energi alternatif yang bisa di perbaharui sebagai pengganti sumber energi fosil yaitu dengan melewati proses pyrolysis. Pada penelitian kali ini dilakukan analisa terhadap pengaruh temperatur dan lama pemanasan terhadap minyak hasil pyrolysis bahan plastik jenis polystyrene. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui pengaruh temperatur pada reactor dan untuk mengetahui pengaruh lama pemanasan terhadap jumlah bahan bakar minyak yang dihasilkan dari proses pyrolysis di Laboratorium Politeknik Akamigas Palembang. Hasil Penelitian menunjukkan nilai bahwa pada proses pyrolysis Initial Boiling Point terjadi pada suhu 300°C dengan lama pemanasan 25 menit, dan tekanan sebesar 62 psig menghasilkan volume minyak sebesar 67 ml sedangkan End Point terjadi pada suhu 512°C dengan lama pemanasan 95 menit dan tekanan sebesar 83 psi menghasilkan volume minyak sebesar 260 ml. Pada setiap kenaikan temperatur, lama pemanasan dan tekanan jumlah volume minyak yang dihasilkan semakin meningkat. Parameter yang digunakan pada penelitian ini yaitu Copper Strip Corrosion yang berfungsi untuk mengetahui tingkat korosifitas pada minyak hasil pyrolysis.
P PENGARUH UKURAN PARTIKEL DAN KOMPOSISI TERHADAP KUALITAS BRIKET DARI CAMPURAN BATUBARA DAN CANGKANG SAWIT
Authors: Kalsum Ummi , Atikah Atikah , Ibrahim Ahmad
Published: January 2024

Briket biobatubara merupakan salah satu produk pembriketan yang menggunakan bahan baku berasal dari batubara, biomassa, dengan atau tanpa bahan perekat dan imbuh lainnya. Penelitian yang telah dilakukan ini menggunakan limbah hasil analisa batubara dan juga cangkang sawit sebagai bahan utama pembuatan briket. Tujuan dari penelitian ini untuk mengetahui nilai optimal berdasarkan variasi ukuran partikel bahan baku dan variasi komposisi bahan baku. Variabel ukuran partikel menggunakan mesh nomer 60, mesh nomer 100, dan mesh nomer 200, serta variasi komposisi bahan baku batubara 75:25 cangkang sawit, batubara 50:50 cangkang sawit, dan batubara 25:75 cangkang sawit. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan briket yang memiliki ukuran partikel mesh nomer 60 dengan komposisi batubara 75:25 cangkang sawit memiliki nilai mendekati standar Permen ESDM nomer 47 tahun 2006, dengan hasil pengujian briket memiliki kadar air 6,50%, kadar abu 28,81 %, kadar zat terbang 23,09 %, nilai total sulfur 0,46 %, dan nilai kalor 4.298 cal/g (adb).
Editorial
Authors: Fernández Leticia Andrea
Published: January 2024

En septiembre de 2023 se realizó, en la ciudad de Santiago en Chile, el 48th Congreso Internacional de Apicultura APIMONDIA con el lema Sustainable Beekeeping, from the south of the world (https://apimondia2023.com/es/?p=home). Este evento tiene lugar cada dos años, durante cuatro días, y reúne a científicos, empresarios, aficionados y trabajadores de la apicultura de todo el mundo. Es una oportunidad única, en la cual los asistentes presentan trabajos científicos, analizan las problemáticas del sector, intercambian experiencias, crean vínculos de trabajo, entre otras actividades. En ese marco, se realizó el World Beekeeping Awards 2023, que premió a revistas en distintas secciones y categorías (clases). EUNK Revista Científica de Abejas y de Apicultores, participó en la Sección E de Material Impreso y Video (Publicaciones), Clase 14, donde compitieron revistas científicas con tres números publicados entre 2022 y 2023. Con mucho orgullo, podemos contarles que el comité evaluador nos otorgó la medalla de oro en la mencionada categoría (ver foto). La satisfacción y la alegría por el reconocimiento logrado, nos obliga a seguir por esta senda, creada con el esmero y la profesionalidad que día a día pone de manifiesto el equipo de EUNK.
Acute Effect of Vertebral Manipulation Technique on the Autonomic Nervous System
Authors: Marques Ana Paula de Oliveira , Lima Carlos Eduardo Damasceno , Silva Lidiane Gomes da , Alves Lucivana de Sena , Lopes Junior José Evaldo Gonçalves , Vanderlei Edfranck de Sousa , Almeida e Neves Eduardo de
Published: January 2024

The term "stress" refers to the state induced by perceiving stimuli that trigger emotional and hormonal responses in the body's balance. In acute stress situations, adrenaline, neurotransmitters, and cortisol are released, causing systemic changes and physiological disruptions, keeping the body alert. Heart rate variability assesses the autonomic nervous system. Joint manipulation, involving high-speed, low-amplitude movements, was chosen based on the patient's dysfunction. The study aimed to assess the immediate effects of this technique on the sympathetic and parasympathetic systems, analyzing heart rate variability in university students in Fortaleza. This cross-sectional, randomized, quantitative study at the Ateneu University Center involved 20 participants divided into two groups: G1 – vertebral manipulation application and G2 – a control group with positioning only. Autonomic nervous system evaluation used a sensor connected to the earlobe and the Inner Balance app. Data was processed by Em Wave and Kubios software before and after manipulation. Range of motion was assessed using Kinovea software. Both groups experienced increased range of motion, with greater improvement in the manipulation group. Both groups showed increased parasympathetic activity and reduced sympathetic stress levels, possibly influenced by manipulation and touch, providing either nerve decompression or direct autonomic nervous system stimulation through touch.
Kinetics of Alanine Aminotransferase in Pheasant Blood Plasma during the Complex use of Vitamins and an Antistress Drug
Authors: Sh. A. Topchiyeva
Published: January 2024

The article presents the results of experimental studies on the effect of vitamins and an anti-stress drug on the biochemical parameters of the blood of pheasants. The purpose of the work is to identify the kinetics of age-related changes in blood alanine aminotransferase in pheasants with the complex use of vitamins and an anti-stress drug. Based on the experimental data obtained, it was found that after the inclusion of a complex of vitamins (A-20000 IU, D3 - 1250 IU, E - 50mg) and an anti-stress drug (succinic acid) in a dose of 0.05g per 1 kg of body weight into the diet of pheasants per day, in all experimental groups of pheasants, a change in the biochemical parameters of the activity of the enzyme ALT was detected. Based on the experimental data, a decrease in the activity of the ALT enzyme was revealed. It was found that the enzyme activity of the experimental groups of partridges was 2, 1.5, 1.0, 1.67, 1.17, 1.5 times less compared to the indicators of the control groups of pheasants. It was experimentally established that the indicators of ALT activity are in the range from 0.01 to 0.08 U/l, reaching a maximum value at 30 days of age.
A Systemic Review on Nanoemulsion based Transdermal Drug Delivery System: A Novel Drug Delivery System
Authors: Kruti Sharma , Saiyed Musaratafrin
Published: January 2024

The transdermal drug delivery system provides an attractive alternative to traditional methods like oral administration and injections for delivering drugs. However, the stratum corneum acts as a barrier that limits the penetration of substances through the skin. Recently, researchers have suggested and demonstrated that incorporating nanoemulsion into a transdermal patch can significantly enhance skin permeability and improve transdermal delivery. Studies have shown that nanoemulsion is a more effective drug delivery system compared to other incorporated transdermal methods. The effectiveness of the nanoemulsion is influenced by the choice and properties of the surfactant and co-surfactant used. Therefore, this review article examines the ability of nanoemulsion incorporated in transdermal patch for drug delivery system.
Approaches towards Anxiety due to Post Traumatic Stress Disorder : A Review
Authors: Akhtar Umair , M. Wankhade Anjali , P. Dhokane Yashashri , Akhtar Sufiyan
Published: January 2024

Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a mental health condition caused by witnessing or experiencing a terrifying event The anxiety disorder known as post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is very common and has been linked to a higher risk of hypertension and cardiovascular disease. Types of PTSD are Normal Stress Response, Acute Stress Disorder, Uncomplicated, Complex, Comorbid. There are many factors that can contribute to someone developing posttraumatic stress disorder. Flashbacks, nightmares, excruciating anxiety, and uncontrollable thoughts about the incident are all possible symptoms. The amygdala is a component of the neural circuitry involved in emotional learning, fear, and anxiety. is a diverse disorder that has an impact on a person's behaviour, physical health, and mood as well as biological, psychological, and environmental factors. Anxiety types- Panic Disorder or OCD. There may be a feeling of disconnection between your mind and body that makes you feel out of control. Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) and serotonin norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors (SNRIs) are frequently used in the treatment of PTSD and anxiety disorders, sertraline (Zoloft), paroxetine (Paxil), and fluoxetine (Fludac) approval for the treatment of PTSD. Many PTSD patients may turn to alcohol, drugs, or even suicide during this time in an effort to cope with the agoraphobia, depression, and nightmares.
A Review on Polymer as Multifunctional Excipient in Drug Delivery System
Authors: Kiran R Dushing , S S Siddheshwar
Published: January 2024

Polymer-based drug delivery systems have gained significant attention in the field of pharmaceutical research due to their multifunctional nature. These systems utilize various polymers to encapsulate and deliver therapeutic agents, providing enhanced drug stability, controlled release, and targeted delivery to specific sites within the body. Here, we’ll discuss the multifunctionality of polymers in drug delivery systems and their potential applications.
A Systematic Review on Anticancer Phytosomal Flavonoids
Authors: B. Bhogam Pankaj , A. Gharal Sushant , B. Patil Tushar , A. Varne Aarti , S. Lad Priyanka
Published: January 2024

Now a days phytochemicals present in medicinal plant have great therapeutic optionin many diseases. Consequently, plant research has become more important globally. Large number of crude drugs are available but they are constrained by their inadequate bioavailability and low absorption upon administration by oral route. The bioavailability of a medicine can be enhanced by developing a drug delivery system that can quicken and expand drug absorption through lipid membranes. This review includes the information related to phytosomes introductions, as well as its method of preparation. The second part of this provide overview of different flavonoids which have anticancer activity.
How can a Leader's Personal Contingent Leadership Paradigm, Rooted in Servant Leadership, Provide Guidance for Effective Leadership in Uncertain Times to Attain Desired Organisational Outcomes?
Authors: Ayoubi Rawaa El
Published: January 2024

This paper studies the impact of the researcher’s context on their leadership approach in two situations. Five years ago, high employee turnover occurred within the organisation the researcher is serving. The same scenario happened after the COVID-19 pandemic situation. The paper’s principal contribution resides in the examination of each situation using a questionnaire consisting of five questions to gather information from respondents.

This paper will give insights from the impacts of the researcher’s context analysis and their personal contingent leadership paradigm (PCLP). To this end, the researcher offers qualitative research to explore what it means to be an effective leader based on servant leadership theory and understand the ideals that will help them adjust their leadership approach and cultivate it to maturity depending on the situation.

The study reveals that a good leadership approach that is based on servant leadership theory can motivate employees towards high levels of performance. The paper recommends leaders foster interpersonal relationships with employees to encourage them to give their best.
Mutual Fund Investment Strategies for Retail Investors: An Empirical Study in the Light of Market Movements
Authors: Nagamani. N, Dr. K. Chezhiyan J Venugopal, M. Ramesh Naik,
Published: January 2024

Mutual fund investment strategies provide retail investors with diversified and professionally managed portfolios, making them an attractive option for wealth accumulation. One popular approach is index investing, where funds track a market index, aiming to replicate its returns. This strategy offers low costs and broad exposure. On the other hand, active management involves fund managers making investment decisions to outperform the market. While potentially yielding higher returns, it comes with higher fees. Asset allocation is another key strategy, where investors diversify their holdings across various asset classes like stocks, bonds, and commodities. This helps manage risk and optimize returns based on individual risk tolerance and financial goals. For those seeking stability, income funds focus on generating regular dividends, suited for conservative investors. In contrast, growth funds target capital appreciation by investing in companies with high growth potential. Careful consideration of these strategies, aligned with one's financial objectives and risk appetite, is essential for retail investors to make informed mutual fund choices.
المهيمنات والملامح الأسلوبية في قصيدة(إلى أبي تراب) للشيخ أحمد الوائلي( ت 2003م ) .
Authors: جاسم علي
Published: January 2024

يعد الشيح أحمد الوائلي موسوعة معرفية وأدبية في آن واحد، جاء بحثنا هذا ليكشف عن بعض الخصائص الأسلوبية المائزة عبر تحليل نص شعري مفعم بالدلالات، ألا وهو قصيدة (إلى أبي تراب)، وقد تبين أن المبدع زاوج بين متطلبات العقل وحاجات الروح، عبر هيمنة جملة من المهيمنات الأسلوبية، مثل التباينات، وهيمنة ذاتي الممدوح والمبدع في آنٍ واحدٍ، والتناص غير المباشر من جهة، ومن جهة أخرى حضرت الملامح الأسلوبية، متمثلة باختيار الألفاظ ذات الجنبة الصوتية، أو الدمج بين همزتين، وغيرها من الخصائص .
مع المستشرق اليهودي جوزف الياش في بحثه الإمام الحسن العسكري(عليه السلام)	(عرض ونقد) .
Authors: جبر حسين
Published: January 2024

مضى على الدراسات الاستشراقية للاسلام عهد طويل يرجع إلى قرون متقدمة من التاريخ الإسلامي، لكن الأبحاث الأكاديمية والمنهجية الغربية حول الشيعة لم يتجاوز عمرها قرناً من الزمان. وقد نمت بشكل ملحوظ في العقود الأخيرة من القرن الماضي وبدوافع مختلفة، وتناولت معظمها عقائد الشيعة، وسيرة الائمة وتاريخهم، ومن الاعمال الاكاديمية التي نالت إهتمام الغرب ومدارسها الإستشراقية موسوعة دائرة المعارف الإسلامية حيث خُصص فيها أبحاث عن الأئمة المعصومين (عليهم السلام) و منها بحث"الإمام الحسن العسكري (عليه السلام)"للمستشرق اليهودي"جوزف الياش". وهو بحث مع احتوائه على معلومات قيّمة عن الإمام(عليه السلام) مختصر جدّاً، قد غفل الباحث فيه عن محطات مهمة من حياة الإمام العسكري(عليه السلام)من قبيل اضطهاد السلطة السياسية الحاكمة له، ودوره في توعية وتثقيف وتهيئة أتباعه، ومواجهته للأفكار والتيارات المنحرفة. و لو أنَّ الباحث أعتمد على المصادر الشيعية المتقدمة والحديثة لما وقع في هذه الاشكالات التي غيّبت الكثير من الحقائق التاريخية للامام العسكري( عليه السلام).
مستوى ممارسة معلمي العلوم لمهارات التفكير المنتج من وجهة نظر مديري المدارس ومشرفي المادة
Authors: عاجل سارة , مراد أحمد
Published: January 2024

يهدف البحث الحالي الى معرفة مستوى ممارسة معلمي العلوم لمهارات التفكير المنتج ، ولتحقيق هدف البحث ؛ اتبع الباحثان المنهج الوصفي(تحليل العمل)، وتكونت عينة البحث من (153) مديراً ومشرفاً تربوياً تم اختيارهم بشكل عشوائي من محافظة ميسان. اعد الباحثان استبانة مغلقة اشتملت على (28) فقرة موزعةً على خمسة محاور هي ( الطلاقة، المرونة، الاصالة، التفسير، الاستنتاج)، ولمعالجة البيانات احصائياً استعمل الباحثان ( مربع كاي ومعامل ارتباط بيرسون والتجزئة النصفية ومعادلة سبيرمان براون ومعادلة الفاكرونباخ والاوساط المرجحة والانحرافات المعيارية) وقد توصل البحث الحالي الى ان مستوى ممارسة معلمي العلوم لمهارات التفكير المنتج كانت بدرجة متوسطة ، وهذه النتيجة ليست بالمستوى المأمول لتدريب المتعلمين على ممارسة مهارات التفكير المنتج بمستوى متقدم .
فلسفة المعتقدات البدائية في العصر الحجري الحديث
Authors: حسين أثير , سعيد سارة
Published: January 2024

يُعَدّ العصر الحجري الحديث، مرحلة ونقلة نوعية في حياة الإنسان، إنتقل فيها من حياة بدائية ساذجة متنقلة، بمجاميع صغيرة إتكالية، في توفير قوت معاشهِ من جمع وإلتقاط النبات والثمار، في العصر الحجري القديم، إلى حياة بدائية واعية مستقرة، وصولاً إلى مجتمعات منتجة، توصل فيها للزراعة وتدجين الحيوان، في العصر الحجري الحديث، الذي يُعَدّ حسب رؤية الباحثين أول ثورة إنتاجية في حياة الإنسان، كان لذلك الإستقرار أثره الكبير في خلق معايير وصور حسية روحية، وصلت بهِ إلى مرحلة من التأمل والإيمان الفطري بمعتقدات ما، لا سيما في بدايات العصر الحجري الحديث، ساعدته على التواصل والتكيف، مع ما يحيط به، من محيط كوني وبيئي وإجتماعي، ومحاولة خلق إجابات فطرية لتساؤلات ومخاوف شغلت فكرهِ، لتكون تلك المعتقدات الفطرية، مرحلة بدائية لنزعة الإيمان والتقديس والتعبد، في الفترات الحضارية المتقدمة من حياة الإنسان.
دور التعليم في تحقيق التنمية الاجتماعية المستدامة
Authors: بوربعين وهيبة
Published: January 2024

يهدف هذا البحث إلى إبراز دور التعليم في تحقيق التنمية الاجتماعية المستدامة ؛ فإذا نُظر إلى التنمية الاجتماعية باعتبارها الحقّ في حياة صحية و مُمكِنة ، فمن الواضح أنّ التعليم من العوامل القوية المساعدة على التمكين و جانب مهم من جوانب التنمية الاجتماعية ، وسواء فهمنا التعليم كمعرفة و مهارات يكتسبها الصغار في المدارس أو كبنية تحتية يمكن استخدامها لتنفيذ التدخلات ، فإنّ التعليم محوري في ضمان قدرة الناس على عيش حياة صحيّة و تحسين حياة أولادهم ، ويُمكن أيضا أن يكون للتعلّم آثار تحويلية قويّة في النهوض بالمساواة بين الجنسين في المجتمعات و تعزيز الولاية والتعبير عن الرّأي و المشاركة للفئات السكنية المستضعفة ، لكن كيف سيتم تحقيق ذلك؟ .

يقوم هذا البحث باستكشاف دور المساءلة في التعليم على كافة الأصعدة ، مع التسليم بأنّ الأطراف الفاعلة المختلفة التي تعمل داخل وفي جميع أنحاء الدول مسؤولة عن مستقبل أهداف التنمية المستدامة ؛ فالتحديات التي تواجه المجتمعات هائلة و مُلحّة ، و الدور الأعم الذي يمكن للتعليم و التعلّم مدى الحياة لعبه  ويجب أن يلعبه ، لا يحظى دائما بحقّه الكامل من التقدير ، يلفت هذا البحث الانتباه إلى الترابط بين النظم الطبيعية و الاجتماعية و الترابط بين القطاعات التي يمثّل بها حافزا قويا ، فينبغي أن تكون الحاجة إلى ذمج تعليم عادل ذي نوعيّة جيّدة  في جدول أعمال أهداف التنمية المستدامة هي الأمل الرئيسي للتعليم و مجموعات التنمية ،فكيف سيقوم العالم برصد التّقدم في العديد من الأهداف الطموحة لتنمية اجتماعية مستدامة، وقد استنبط إطار عمل  يرصد التعليم مؤشرا محوريا فاعلا للتمكين.
Reviewer Acknowledgements for Business Management and Strategy, Vol. 14, No. 2
Authors: Lee Jean
Published: January 2024

Business Management and Strategy (BMS) would like to acknowledge the following reviewers for their assistance with peer review of manuscripts for this issue. Many authors, regardless of whether BMS publishes their work, appreciate the helpful feedback provided by the reviewers. Their comments and suggestions were of great help to the authors in improving the quality of their papers. Each of the reviewers listed below returned at least one review for this issue.Reviewers for Volume 14, Number 2Ali Darub Alhiyali, University of Anbar, IraqDio Caisar Darma, Universitas Mulawarman, IndonesiaEddie John Paul Fisher, Universidad de Oriente, UKFakhrul Hasan, Northumbria University, UKHalimahton Borhan, Universiti Teknologi Mara, MalaysiaIzabella Manukyan, Russian-Armenian University, ArmeniaKazunori Minetaki, Kindai University, JapanNicholas Renaldo, Institut Bisnis dan Teknologi Pelita Indonesia, IndonesiaNicoleta Nicoleta Dospinescu, Alexandru Ioan Cuza University, RomaniaSheik Abdullah, Pasumpon Muthuramalinga Thevar College, IndiaSoolakshna Lukea Bhiwajee, University Of Technology, Mauritius, Mauritius Jean LeeBusiness Management and StrategyMacrothink Institute*************************************Add: 5348 Vegas Dr.#825Las Vegas, Nevada 89108United StatesTel: 1-702-953-1852 ext.508E-mail1: bms@macrothink.orgE-mail2: bms@macrothink.comWebsite: http://bms.macrothink.org
Penerapan Cleanliness, Health, and Safety Environment (CHSE) Dalam Era New Normal Pada Homestay di Kampung Adat Segunung, Jombang
Authors: Bambang Adnyana Made , Muhammad Rizki Ananda
Published: January 2024

Pada masa new normal pasca pandemi covid-19, wisatawan cenderung memilih wisata minat khusus seperti wisata edukasi (edutourism) di agrowisata, tempat hiburan dan desa wisata. Desa wisata saat ini digemari oleh kalangan wisatawan dari berbagai usia terutama wisatawan yang menginginkan sesuatu yang baru serta mengubah cara pandang Masyarakat lokal tentang pariwisata khususnya wisata edukasi di Kampung Adat Segunung. Kondisi new normal membuat masyarakat turut serta berkontribusi membangun desa dan kehidupan sosial demi memenuhi kebutuhan hidup salah satu nya adalah mengelola industri homestay serta bagaimana cara nya wisatawan tetap aman dan sehat selama berwisata di desa wisata. CHSE merupakan protokol kesehatan bagi industri pariwisata yang konsep protokol tersebut bertujuan untuk memberikan rasa aman, nyaman dan sehat bagi wisatawan di homestay Kampung Adat Segunung.

Penelitian ini menggunakan metode deskriptif kualitatif dengan melakukan wawancara dengan tiga pemilik homestay dan satu tokoh desa yang menggunakan Teknik purposive sampling. Hasil penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa para pemilik/pengelola homestay belum sepenuhnya memahami dan menerapkan protokol CHSE. Dan juga masyarakat belum sepenuhnya memahami penerapan CHSE. Oleh karena itu, diperlukan sosialisasi dan pelatihan yang intensif dan berkelanjutan kepada masyarakat, khususnya para pemilik/pengelola homestay tentang pentingnya pelaksanaan CHSE.
Evaluasi Citra Destinasi dan Performa pada Website Resmi Pariwisata Indonesia dan Malaysia
Authors: Syafganti Imam , Setyawan Heri , Sudarno
Published: January 2024

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Berbagai destinasi mengelola situs web pariwisata resmi untuk mempromosikan citra destinasi mereka. Sebagai destinasi yang diharapkan dapat menghasilkan devisa dari bisnis pariwisata, Indonesia dan Malaysia memiliki situs resmi pariwisata untuk mempromosikan dan mengkomunikasikan destinasi mereka. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengevaluasi kinerja website resmi pariwisata Indonesia dan Malaysia dalam konteks aspek visual destinasi yang ditampilkan melalui website dan selanjutnya membandingkan kinerja kedua situs web tersebut. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa kedua situs web cenderung untuk memvisualisasikan citra destinasi yang serupa untuk target pasar mereka. Lebih jauh situs resmi pariwisata Indonesia ternyata berhasil memperoleh jumlah kunjungan dan pencarian organik yang lebih tinggi dari khalayak. Sebaliknya, situs web resmi pariwisata Malaysia berkinerja lebih baik dalam hal durasi kunjungan, jumlah halaman per kunjungan, dan bounce rate. Hasil penelitian juga menunjukkan bahwa situs web pariwisata resmi Indonesia cenderung menarik lebih banyak pengunjung asli yang mencari informasi spesifik dari situs web, namun mereka cenderung menghabiskan lebih sedikit waktu untuk menjelajahi situs tersebut. Sebaliknya, meski memiliki jumlah kunjungan yang rendah, website resmi pariwisata Malaysia cenderung berkinerja lebih baik dalam mempertahankan pengunjungnya dalam hal waktu yang dihabiskan pengunjung untuk menelusuri situs web. Temuan dari penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa situs web resmi pariwisata Indonesia berhasil mendapatkan kuantitas kunjungan yang baik tetapi cenderung mengabaikan kualitas pengalaman pengunjungnya. Sebaliknya, situs resmi pariwisata Malaysia cenderung memberikan kualitas pengalaman yang lebih tinggi bagi pengunjungnya. Selain itu, kesimpulan dan rekomendasi praktis lainnya juga dirumuskan.
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Authors: Cover
Published: January 2024

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Microbleeds within mitochondrial stroke-like lesion rather result from their vulnerability than from microangiopathy
Authors: Finsterer Josef
Published: January 2024

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Encrusted Uropathy in an Ileal Conduit Urinary Diversion after Cystectomy
Authors: Oyen Tom , Meylaerts Liesbeth , De Sutter Thomas
Published: January 2024

Encrusted uropathy is a subacute to chronic inflammatory disorder characterized by mucosal and submucosal encrustations in the wall of the urinary tract. Encrusted cystitis, pyelitis and pyelocystitis are well-known entities. A rare manifestation of incrustation of the entire ileal loop in a patient with an ileal conduit urinary diversion is presented.
2023 Annual Meeting of the Belgian Society of Radiology (BRS) - Young Radiologist Section (YRS)
Authors: Marcelis Stijn , Schollaert Joris
Published: January 2024

On the 18th of November 2023, the annual meeting of the Belgian Society of Radiology (BSR) will be held at the KBC headquarters in Brussels. This year’s topic will be “non-invasive cardiovascular radiology”. Together with the Young Radiologist Section (YRS) of the BSR, this event will feature interesting high-quality lectures about a myriad of topics in vascular imaging.
Microbleeds within Mitochondrial Stroke-Like Lesion Rather Result from Their Vulnerability Than from Microangiopathy
Authors: Finsterer Josef
Published: January 2024

MELAS syndrome (mitochondrial encephalopathy, lactic acidosis, and stroke-like episode) is one of the most common syndromic mitochondrial disorders (MID) and is due to the variant m.3243A>G in MT-TL1 in approximately 80% of cases. MELAS is a multisystem disorder with stroke-like episodes (SLEs) as a pathognomonic feature. The morphological correlate of SLEs in cerebral imaging are stroke-like lesions (SLLs). SLLs present on cerebral MRI with a T2, FLAIR, DWI, and PWI-hyperintense and OEF-hypointense lesion that is not confined to a vascular territory and extends to a nadir before disappearing or terminating as a structural lesion. Occasionally, these features are accompanied by microbleeds within the SLL, usually along the cortex. These microbleeds are thought to result from laminar cortical necrosis, and end-stage of a SLL or seizures, a common manifestation of SLEs.
Added Value of Computed Tomography Angiography Prior to Bronchial Artery Embolization for Hemoptysis: A Retrospective Two-Center Study
Authors: Ravetta Paolo
Published: January 2024

Objectives: The aim of this retrospective study was to evaluate the added value of pre-procedural computed tomography angiography (CTA) prior to bronchial artery embolization for patients presenting with hemoptysis.

Materials and Methods: In this retrospective study, we evaluated patients admitted for hemoptysis from 2010 to 2021 and treated by catheter-directed embolization. After establishing quality criteria for pre-procedural computed tomography (CT), patients were divided into two groups depending on their pre-procedural imaging assessment: Quality CT-angiography (QCTA group) and suboptimal pre-procedural imaging (suboptimal CTA, unenhanced or no CT evaluation; control group). Groups were compared based on radiological success, procedure-related complications, and clinical success, including cessation of hemoptysis, recurrence rates, and overall mortality.

Results: We included 31 patients in the QCTA group, and 35 in the control group. Clinical success was n = 24/31 (77.4%) in the QCTA group and n = 27/35 (77.1%) in the control group (p = 0.979). Technical success was n = 37/42 (88.1%) in the QCTA group and n = 39/42 (92.86%) in the control group (p = 0.820). Overall recurrence was 10.6%. Minor complications occurred in 27.3%, and one major complication was reported.

The concordance between the affected bleeding lung and the identification of pathological arteries during angiography was better in the QCTA group (p = 0.045).

The average number of culprit arteries (bronchial, non-bronchial systemic arteries [NBSA] or pulmonary) in the QCTA group was not significantly higher than that in the control group.

Conclusions: Preprocedural QCTA better identifies the affected bleeding lung and bleeding vessels compared to direct angiography. No difference in clinical success, complications, recurrence rates, or mortality was observed.
Encrusted Uropathy in an Ileal Conduit Urinary Diversion after Cystectomy
Authors: Oyen Tom
Published: January 2024

Encrusted uropathy is a subacute to chronic inflammatory disorder characterized by mucosal and submucosal encrustations in the wall of the urinary tract. Encrusted cystitis, pyelitis, and pyelocystitis are well-known entities. A rare manifestation of incrustation of the entire ileal loop in a patient with an ileal conduit urinary diversion is presented.

Teaching point: Encrusted uropathy may affect the entire urinary tract, including the upper urinary tract, bladder, and urinary diversion.