bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Impact of information and communication technologies in the teaching-learning process in rural area educational institutions
Authors: Zambrano-Cedeño María Mercedes , Gómez-Macías Rene Oswaldo , Sánchez-Giler Karla Virginia , Yandun-Reyes Jorge Javier
Published: September 2023

New technologies have become a necessary element in the teaching-learning process, being a highly supportive tool for teachers in being able to transmit knowledge to students. Currently, there is a lack of implementation of new technologies to achieve motivation objectives in students. The objective is to identify the barriers that exist between teachers and the implementation of ICT in education, seeking to promote and explore the participation of students in the educational process. The methodology used was descriptive to know the elements involved in this process, in addition to observation and bibliographic review. The result was that teachers need training on new technologies, and the economic difficulties that students and teachers present in the teaching-learning process were identified.
Yield and Its Components of Shallot (Allium ascalonicum L.) Influenced by the Application of Amino Acid Fertilizer And Triacontanol
Authors: Putra Anggara Ista , Waluyo Budi , Nihayati Ellis
Published: September 2023

Shallot are one of the agricultural products with a relatively high demand for the consumer market in Indonesia, but the productivity figure is relatively low compared to other countries (FAO, 2021). This study seeks to explore the effectiveness of the application of amino acid fertilizer and triacontanol in increasing the yield and yield components of shallot. The study was conducted in Karangploso District, Malang, from April to August 2021. In a randomized block design, this study used two factors: amino acid fertilizers (A1: 1 g plot-1; A2: g plot-1; A3: 5 g plot-1) and triacontanol (T0: 0 ppm; T1: 5ppm; T2: 10 ppm). Each combination was repeated three times. As a result, amino acid fertilizers can significantly affect the number of shallot bulbs, yields per hectare, economic weight, and economical weight loss. A significant effect was seen in the application of triacontanol on shallot yields per hectare and economic weight. The interaction of characters of bulb length was shown in the combination of 5-10 ppm triacontanol with amino acid fertilizer. The best response ranged from 10.64% to 11.67% in fertilizer with 5 g plot-1 of an amino acid fertilizer. As the doses of amino acid fertilizer in combination with triacontanol increased, the total bulb fresh weight grew as well, in which 5 g plot-1 of amino acid fertilizer could increase the weight by 45,23-45,43 g clump-1, which was greater than the response of the 1 g plot-1 amino acid fertilizer combination.
A Comparison of Neighborhood-Level Deprivation Measures: A Scoping Review and Reference Guide for Investigators (Preprint)
Authors: Choi Jaesung , Horan Madeline R. , Nusloch Mary G. , Armstrong Gregory T. , Hudson Melissa M. , Ness Kirsten K. , Huang I-Chan
Published: September 2023

BACKGROUND

The measurement of neighborhood-level adversity, aimed at investigating the social determinants of health (SDOH) experienced in communities, has attracted increasing attention. However, the extent to which existing measures cover the broad spectrum of SDOH has not yet been assessed.

OBJECTIVE

This review compared the content of extant neighborhood-level SDOH measures and summarized the use of these measures in empirical research.

METHODS

To identify U.S.-based neighborhood-level adversity measures, we conducted a comprehensive search on PubMed and Google Scholar, identifying previous review articles published from 1990 to 2023, and complemented this search by manually examining the original articles of measure development. We used a modified framework of 14 domains of neighborhood-level adversity (i.e., income/wealth, migration, employment, housing, transportation, immigrant population, social environment, racial composition, telecommunication, demographic/family structure, education, health/care services, physical environmental, and other) to classify the content of each measure. Using Web of Science, we analyzed the frequency of peer-reviewed article citations for each measure. We identified 85 measures and categorized them into two groups: 42 with a specific name (e.g., Area Deprivation Index) and 43 with no specific name.

RESULTS

Most measures captured the domains of “income/wealth” (96.5% of the 85 measures included a relevant measurement indicator), “employment” (87.1%), “education” (83.5%), “housing” (64.7%), and “demographic/family structure” (60.0%). The most popular measures were the “Social Vulnerability to Environmental Hazards Index” (87.4 citations per year), “Neighborhood Concentrated Disadvantage” (77.6 citations per year), “Child Opportunity Index 2.0” (53.5 citations per year), “Baseline Resilience Indicators for Communities” (42.9 citations per year), and “Social Vulnerability Index” (36.0 citations per year).

CONCLUSIONS

A better understanding of the extent of coverage and frequency of utilization for U.S.-based neighborhood-level adversity measures will facilitate future clinical/health services research to select appropriate measures when assessing the effect of neighborhood-level SDOH on health outcomes.
STUDY OF CARRIER RATE OF COVID-19 AMONG PARACLINICAL and GOVERNMENT DEGREE COLLEGE STUDENTS AT A TERTIARY CARE HOSPITAL, SRIKAKULAM
Authors: BHARATHI M. , BADAMPUDI S. S. VIJAYASRI
Published: September 2023

Objective: Role of nosocomial transmission of SARS-CoV-2 is becoming increasingly recognized, with several reports indicating that the number of asymptomatic cases can be several-fold higher than the reported symptomatic cases. With this background, we did study to know the carrier rate of Covid-19 in healthy, asymptomatic adolescents and young adults and to compare it among students exposed and not exposed to healthcare settings.

Methods: Nasopharyngeal swabs were collected from 200 students: DMLT trainees as test group and Degree college students as control group, in equal number. Samples were subjected to RT-PCR test for Covid-19, by extracting RNA by using the "HimediaHiGenoMB" kit and doing PCR by using "Meril Covid-19 one-step RT-PCR kit.

Results: All the participants are in the age group of 18-22 y and Female students constituted 73.5%. All participants in the test group were vaccinated (100%), but only 34% in control group (94.4% of female and 64.28% of male students had two doses). One-fourth of male students were not vaccinated at all in control group. None of the control group were positive for covid-19, but four male students (16%) and 11 female students (14.6%) were positive in test group.

Conclusion: Healthcare professionals (HCPs) are at risk of getting infection of Covid 19, because of their exposure to asymptomatic or, pre-symptomatic or to the Covid-19 positive persons before the diagnosis being made. Vaccine coverage in male students was less when compared to female students. Hundred percent vaccine coverage was seen in HCPs.
A COMPREHENSIVE REVIEW ON PRONIOSOMES: A NEW CONCEPT IN OCULAR DRUG DELIVERY
Authors: PATEL AKHILESH , HAVELIKAR UJWAL , SHARMA VIPIN , YADAV SUCHITRA , RATHEE SAKSHI , GHOSH BINITA , GILL KARTIK , SINGH GAMDHUR , SHARMA LALIT , KOLAY ARINDAM KOLAYARINDAM
Published: September 2023

The concept of novel drug delivery with the comparison of modern and conventional delivery system. The Ocular is the most challenging organ to deliver drugs after the brain and conventional delivery systems currently available in the arsenal have severe limitations thus there is a strong demand for an improved ocular delivery system and a suitable opinion is a novel drug delivery system. Noisome and liposome are dominant vesicular carriers in ocular drug delivery, as both systems improve the bioavailability of drugs and are well tolerated in ocular; however, both delivery systems have critical drawbacks of physicochemical stability during storage, lacking contain in dispersion and fusion of nanoparticles. The gel form is formulated by the coacervation phase’s parathion method. The material utilized for the formulation of proniosomes are non-ionic surfactant, cholesterol, carrier and alcohol are well tolerable and nontoxic in the ocular. The benefits offered to ocular drug delivery are prolonged retention time of formulation on the ocular surface, enhance ocular penetration to deliver effective therapeutic dosage, improve bioavailability of hydrophobic, lipophilic and herbal drugs, biocompatible, biodegradable, nontoxic and stable stored in pro-vesicle state. Hereby article will review proniosomes drug delivery from the perspective of ophthalmic delivery, discussing proniosomes as an ocular carrier, materials and methods their effect on ocular drug delivery and depth explanation of recent studies of proniosome in the ocular. Proniosomes are one of the sterile drug delivery systems that have seen a tremendous increase in popularity and are heavily utilized in cancer therapy. Researchers and academicians generally agree that incorporating the medicine into niosomes will improve its ability to target tissues where it is needed. Proniosomes created by academics and researchers. Niosomes that are produced from protostomes are a promising medication delivery system. They are well known for avoiding several issues related to aqueous noisome dispersion as well as issues with physical stability such aggregation, fusion, and leakage. They make transportation, distribution, storage, and dosage even more convenient. Proniosomes not only present a promising medication delivery method but also have the potential to speed up the skin barrier's repair.
CLINICO-RADIOLOGICAL PARAMETERS OF THE PATELLOFEMORAL JOINT IN MALES AND FEMALES WITH NON-PATELLOFEMORAL KNEE PROBLEMS: A COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS
Authors: CHANDRA SHASHANK , REHAN-UL-HAQ  , CHAUDHARY MALAY , AGGARWAL ADITYA NATH
Published: September 2023

Objective: Osteoarthritis of the knee joint is a common condition that primarily affects the elderly. While previous studies have focused on the tibiofemoral compartment, the significance of the patellofemoral compartment needs to be considered. Patellofemoral joint problems frequently occur in orthopedics and sports medicine and can be challenging to diagnose. Various classification systems have been developed to categorize patellofemoral pathology. Clinical evaluation, as well as imaging techniques such as X-rays and computed tomography (CT), are commonly used for assessment. However, there is a lack of published studies defining and validating MRI parameters for routine clinical assessment of patellofemoral joint abnormalities.

Methods: This comparative analytical study was conducted at the Department of Orthopedics, UCMS and GTB Hospital, Delhi, from November 2017 to April 2019. The sample size included 30 male and 30 female participants between the ages of 18 and 45 y. The study evaluated various clinical, radiographic, and MRI parameters of the patellofemoral joint in both males and females. Statistical analysis was performed to determine any significant differences between the genders.

Results: The clinical evaluation revealed a slightly higher mean Q angle in females compared to males, although this difference was not statistically significant. Lateral radiographs showed a significant difference in the Insall-Salvati ratio between genders, while the modified Insall-Salvati ratio and Caton-Deschamps index did not show significant differences. MRI measurements demonstrated a significant difference in the I/S ratio between males and females, while other parameters did not exhibit significant gender differences.

Conclusion: This study provides valuable insights into the differences in clinical, radiographic, and MRI parameters of the patellofemoral joint between adult males and females. The findings suggest that gender differences exist in certain measurements, emphasizing the need for gender-specific evaluation. Further research is required to explore the clinical implications of these differences and to establish normative values for MRI parameters in routine clinical practice.
A REVIEW ON SOLID LIPID NANOPARTICLES
Authors: RAJ RIDHIMA , KOLAY ARINDAM , HAVELIKAR UJWAL
Published: September 2023

Over the past decade, there has been a lot of research on solid lipid nanoparticles (SLNs), also known as lipid carriers. As a new lipid-based drug delivery technology for the topical applications of numerous medicinal drugs, solid lipid nanoparticles (SLNs) have demonstrated promise. SLNs have undergone considerable research on every continent and have become effective nano-sized medication carriers. There is no doubt that nano-formulations are extremely valuable tools for drug delivery applications; the current challenge is how to optimize them to ensure that they are safe, effective and scalable, so that they can be manufactured at an industrial level and advance to clinical use. In this context, lipid nanoparticles have gained ground, since they are generally regarded as non-toxic, biocompatible and easy-to-produce formulations. However, the processes governing SLN cellular uptake and absorption by topical application, as well as the mechanism of SLN drug release, are still unclear and need further research. To make SLNs easier to apply and to improve cutaneous and transdermal administration, it is also crucial to choose the right dose form and formulation base. Additional difficulties that could prevent the clinical translation of SLNs include scaling up and regulatory authorization. Therefore, the main focus of this research is on the various pathways that SLNs use to enter cells and penetrate skin. The physicochemical characteristics of SLNs are then thoroughly discussed, including numerous formulation and dosage form parameters that may affect SLN absorption via the skin. The translational status in relation to scale-up and regulatory issues are also covered in the discussion. Researchers interested in topical uses of SLNs for the effective delivery of medications and cosmetics will find this review to be helpful.
A REVIEW ON COMMON HAZARDS OF STEROIDS USE IN HYPERTENSION
Authors: KUMAR KUNDAN , QURESHI AHMED , HAVELIKAR UJWAL , TIWARI ABHISHEK , PATEL AKHILESH
Published: September 2023

Since hypertension raises the risk of cardiovascular disease and other consequences, it must be considered when deciding on a patient's course of treatment. Hypertension is the most dangerous adverse effect of corticosteroid use. Corticosteroid treatments, generally known as steroids or anti-inflammatory pharmaceuticals, are used to treat a variety of diseases. They differ from anabolic steroids, which some people often use illicitly to gain muscular mass. Despite being essential in the care of many inflammatory and immunologic illnesses, systemic corticosteroids carry a number of hazards. Osteoporosis, adrenal suppression, hyperglycemia, dyslipidemia, cardiovascular disease, Cushing's syndrome, psychiatric disorders, and immunosuppression are some of the more severe adverse effects of systemic corticosteroid therapy, particularly when taken in high dosages for lengthy periods of time. Using the most recent data as well as the authors' clinical expertise, this extensive study discusses these adverse occurrences and offers helpful advice for their prevention and management.
ANTI-MICROBIAL SPECTRUM FOR BACTERIAL UROPATHOGENS IN ADULT PATIENTS ASSOCIATED WITH URINARY TRACT INFECTIONS AT GOVERNMENT TEACHING HOSPITAL
Authors: UJJWALA V. , KAREEMULLA SHAIK , CHELSIYA K. BLESSY HEBSIBHA , ZEENTY B. , REDDY A. VENKATA SUBBA , REDDY R. MADHAV
Published: September 2023

Objective: Urinary tract infection (UTI) is one of the most common bacterial infections, affecting 150 million people each year worldwide. UTI’s are a significant cause of morbidity in females, infant boys and older men of all age groups. The most common causative agent for UTI is uropathogenic Escherichia coli. Patients suffering from symptomatic UTI are commonly treated with antibiotics. The present study was undertaken to find the etiology, risk factors, clinical pattern, isolated uropathogens and therapeutic profile of UTI.

Methods: It was a prospective, observational, descriptive, cross-sectional study conducted for a period of 6 mo from April 2022 to September 2022 at RIMS, Kadapa. A total of 35 UTI patients were recruited based on study criteria. The data was collected, analysed, summarised as averages. Graph pad prism software was applied for statistics by using Microsoft excel. Fig. represented through bar graphs, pie charts.

Results: In a total of 35 patients suffering from UTI, we found that 7 were males and 28 were females, based on age groups; 2 patients belong to 21-30 y and 18 patients belong to 31-40 y, 10 patients belong to 41-50 age group, 3 patients belong to 51-60 y. In a total of 82 risk factors 40% were diabetes mellitus, 20% were hypertension, 17% were renal calculi, 5% were cyanosis, 11% were BPH, 6% were ESRD. In a total of 95 clinical symptoms, we observed fever (32.5%) as a major symptom, followed by burning micturition (16.5%). Other signs like abdominal pain, urine urgency, hematuria were also reported. On assessing urine culture, uropathogens Escherichia coli (35%) was isolated in majority UTI cases followed by Staphylococcus aureus (17%), Pseudomonas aeruginosa (14%), Candida species (14%), Enterococcus faecium (11%), Proteus species (8%). Total drugs prescribed were 150. Fluoroquinolones (48 in number, 32%) were the most common prescribed antibiotic drug category, followed by Anti-mycobacterial (32 in number, 21%), Cephalosporins (25 in number, 17%), Penicillins (20 in number, 13%), Macrolides (14 in number, 10%), Combinational therapy (11 in number, 7%).

Conclusion: The UTI prevalence was more in females at GGH–RIMS, Kadapa. E. coli was the most common species isolated in UTI patients. At research site, physicians frequently prescribed medications were Ciprofloxacin (fluoroquinolones) and Nitrofurantoin (anti-mycobacterial) for UTI patients.
COVID-19 INFECTION AND VACCINATION IN PREGNANCY: A REVIEW
Authors: SHUKLA AJAY KUMAR , MISRA SAURAV
Published: September 2023

A higher frequency of severe COVID-19 has been associated to pregnancy. Pregnant women are now regarded potentially sensitive to severe SARS-CoV-2 infection based on clinical experience with pregnancies complicated by infection by other coronaviruses, such as severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS) and Middle Eastern Respiratory Syndrome. The immune system, respiratory system, cardiovascular function, and coagulation are all affected by physiological changes during pregnancy. The consequences of SARS-CoV-2 on implantation, foetal growth and development, labour, and new-born health have yet to be fully determined, and a focussed, global effort is needed to find out. Asymptomatic infection adds to the difficulty of providing services, preventing infection, and managing it. Finding safe immunizations that induce protective immune responses in pregnant and developing foetus is crucial. Although pregnancy safety data is rapidly increasing and no warning signals have been identified, further information about birth outcomes, particularly among those who were vaccinated earlier in pregnancy, is required. The rate of COVID-19 infection, maternal antibody response, placenta antibody transmission, and adverse effects after COVID-19 vaccination in pregnancy are all summarised in this review.
THE TREATMENT OF HEPATORENAL SYNDROME WITH TERLIPRESSIN: CONTINUOUS INTRAVENOUS INFUSION VS INTRAVENOUS BOLUSES A RANDOMISED CONTROLLED STUDY ON SYNDROME
Authors: ARYA SURESH , JANNU SHRAVAN , MATHUR AMIT
Published: September 2023

Objective: Hepatorenal syndrome (HRS) is a severe complication of cirrhosis, with terlipressin and albumin being the most common treatment. The study aimed to compare the effectiveness and safety of continuous intravenous infusion vs. intravenous boluses of terlipressin in treating type 1 h.

Methods: A randomized controlled trial was conducted on cirrhosis patients with type 1 h. Patients were allocated to receive terlipressin via continuous infusion (TERLI-INF group) or intravenous boluses (TERLI-BOL group). Demographic, clinical, and laboratory data were collected, and treatment details were recorded. The primary endpoint was the frequency of drug-related adverse events. Secondary endpoints included therapy responsiveness and 90-day transplant-free survival.

Results: Both groups exhibited similar baseline characteristics. While treatment length and cumulative albumin doses were comparable, TERLI-INF patients received lower terlipressin doses. Severe treatment-related adverse events differed between groups. Univariate analysis identified several baseline parameters significantly associated with response to terlipressin. The study supports continuous terlipressin infusion's superiority in treating type 1 h, with lower adverse event rates and improved patient response.

Conclusion: The study concludes that continuous intravenous terlipressin infusion is safer and more effective in treating type 1 h in decompensated cirrhosis patients compared to intravenous boluses. Lower terlipressin dosages were effective in continuous infusion, indicating improved safety. The MELD score was an independent predictor of response, and therapy responsiveness was associated with improved 90 d survival.
Abusive Supervision and Task Performance: The Mediating Role of LMX and The Moderating Role of Self-Enhancement Motive
Authors:   Korean Academy of Leadership, Kim Seckyoung Loretta , Kim Myungsun , Yun Seokhwa
Published: September 2023

Based on social exchange theory, this study aims to suggest an integrative explanation for the negative effect of abusive supervision by exploring its main effect, mechanism, and moderator. Specifically, this study investigates how abusive supervision links to task performance as mediated by leader-member exchange (LMX). Moreover, we examine the moderating role of employee self-enhancement motive in the relationship between abusive supervision, LMX, and task performance. Utilizing a sample of dyads comprising full-time employees and their immediate supervisors, we found that our results support all of the hypotheses. Consistent with our hypotheses, abused employees showed a low level of task performance and such negative relationship was mediated by LMX. Within a moderated mediation framework, our results also showed that self-enhancement motive moderates the negative relationship between abusive supervision and task performance via LMX. Specifically, when self-enhancement is high, the negative effect of abusive supervision on LMX and on task performance via LMX were attenuated. Theoretical and practical implications are discussed.
Michael e a continuidade da existência: experimento em um grupo reflexivo
Authors: Pereira Asher Grochowalski Brum
Published: September 2023

O objetivo deste artigo é identificar e descrever os volumentos acionados por Michael, um homem autor de violência contra a mulher, em um grupo reflexivo de Campo Grande (MS). O conceito de “volumento” é desenvolvido por Albert Piette (2019) para observar os elementos componentes de um ser humano, o “volume humano”, tais como estilos, corporalidades, linguagens, gestos e subjetividades, entre outros. Desse modo, argumento que o “volume humano” que observaremos, Michael, aciona volumentos no decorrer das sessões do grupo reflexivo para manter estável a continuidade de sua existência e fazer frente às imposições judiciais que o obrigaram a estar ali. Escolhi analisar uma única pessoa para descer ao nível menor, molecular, da esfera vivencial da violência. Desse modo, os números que colocam o estado de Mato Grosso do Sul entre aqueles com maiores índices de violência doméstica ganham vida e concretude. Meu método privilegiado é a volumografia, o método que permite observar uma única pessoa em seus mínimos detalhes. Como forma de evocar minha experiência com Michael, procuro conjugar a escrita com o desenho. Como não é permitido fazer anotações durante as reuniões do grupo, escrevi e desenhei depois para expressar minhas lembranças e evocar situações.
Contracolonialismo, etnopolítica e políticas públicas: cartas e etnogovernança quilombola
Authors: Tavares Fátima , Caroso Carlos
Published: September 2023

Neste artigo buscamos compreender e retratar como a atuação política do Conselho Quilombola da Bacia e Vale do Iguape, que reúne comunidades situadas no município de Cachoeira, Bahia, tem resultado em significativos ganhos políticos, sociais e culturais que evidenciam a aquisição de poder político por parte de seus membros nos termos de uma etnogovernança comunitária. No conjunto de ações etnopolíticas ali desenvolvidas, a denominada Carta Quilombola, que desde 2015 vem sendo construída coletivamente por ocasião do “Encontro de Lideranças de Comunidades Quilombolas do Território de Identidade do Recôncavo”, constitui um dos mais importantes instrumentos de mobilização política, avaliação e formulação de suas reivindicações. Nossa compreensão é de que as ações etnopolíticas desenvolvidas pelos grupos constituem elemento fundamental na resistência contracolonialista, na busca de conquistar e assegurar àqueles quilombolas os direitos de cidadania que lhes são assegurados pelas leis brasileiras.
Elementos que incorporam vidas, reiteram lugares sociais, conectam e pertencem: agência dos não-humanos em um contexto estudantil
Authors: Estevão-Rezende Yuri Alexandre
Published: September 2023

Este artigo versa sobre a agência dos não-humanos (elementos materiais e/ou orgânicos) em um contexto estudantil, popularmente conhecido como as repúblicas estudantis de Ouro Preto, Minas Gerais. Para tal discussão, mobilizo uma seara de fontes: meu acesso a estes espaços durante sete anos, entrevistas com moradores destas casas, descrição de experiências das quais participei, imagens, observações nas redes sociais e interações dos estudantes nos ciberespaços. Esses dados permitiram costurar a análise segundo a qual objetos possuem vidas incorporadas, produzem um lugar social, garantem a manutenção de hierarquias, constituem relações micropolíticas, bem como pertencem e conectam as pessoas em termos de família/afinidade – no seio da vida republicana estudantil na cidade mineira de Ouro Preto.
Comparative Analysis of Per-meatal and Post-Aural Approaches in Tympanoplasty: Patient Perspectives and Quality of Life
Authors: Jamil Waqas , Iftikhar Haissan , Naz Farah , Bhimrao Sanjiv Kumar
Published: September 2023

Objectives: This study aimed to compare patient perspectives and
experiences between per-meatal and post-aural tympanoplasty techniques,
focusing on scar perception, postoperative symptoms, return to work, and
quality of life (QOL). Design: Retrospective comparative study. Setting:
Secondary care hospital. Participants: Fifty-four patients who underwent
tympanoplasty via either per-meatal or post-aural methods. Main Outcome
Measures: Patient-reported scar perception, postoperative symptoms and
quality of life reported using validated patient reported outcome
measure- The Chronic Otitis Media Benefit Inventory (COMBI) score,
patient reported return time off work. Results: Scar perception was
favourable in both groups. Most patients in the post-aural group (96%)
were content with their scar, while 83% of the per-meatal group
patients were not bothered by the possibility of a scar behind the ear.
Long term postoperative symptoms, return to work, and quality of life
(QOL) measures were comparable between the two groups. The Chronic
Otitis Media Benefit Inventory (COMBI) scores showed no statistically
significant difference between the two surgical techniques. Conclusion:
Patient experiences and outcomes were similar between per-meatal and
post-aural tympanoplasty techniques. Clinicians should consider
individual patient factors and expectations when choosing a surgical
approach.
Evaluation of the effect of new coronary vaccination in patients with coronary heart disease
Authors: Jinhong Xiao , Zhiqiang Gao
Published: September 2023

Objective To evaluate the immune effect of the COVID-19 vaccination in
patients with coronary artery disease. Methods One hundred and fifty
patients were randomly selected among patients with coronary heart
disease, including 100 in the vaccination group and 50 in the control
group. A retrospective cohort study was conducted to investigate the
infection rate of the two groups of people infected with the SARS-CoV-2
during its outbreak and the occurrence of related symptoms after
infection. Results The infection rate of the inoculated group and the
control group was 91% and 62%, respectively，and the difference was
statistically significant（X =4.854，P＜0.05）. The
incidence of myalgia was 62.6% and 41.9%, respectively，and the
difference was statistically significant（X
=4.052，P＜0.05）. The probability of nasal
congestion and rhinorrhea was 46.2% and 22.6%, respectively，and the
difference was statistically significant（X
=5.347，P＜0.05）. Conclusion On patients with
coronary heart disease, the COVID-19 vaccine had a relatively poor
immunological response.
Measuring the Role of Accredited Social Health Activists (ASHAS) for upliftment of Health Services Under NHM: Myth or Reality
Authors: Kumari Neetu , Divya *
Published: September 2023

Purpose: The purpose of this paper is to evaluate the work done
by ASHAs in the upliftment of health services in the selected villages
and the improvements in the rural health due to ASHA schemes.
Design/methodology/approach: Both primary and secondary sources
were used, primary data were collected with the help of self-structured
questionnaire using the purposive sampling from 90 respondents of ten
villages of Garnai i.e. Gangal, lota Garnai, Upper Garnai, Kriya, Dela,
Nagallia, Bishora, Padder, Mulgal Bai, Tunday Tlay by using the with
five point likert scale, in-depth interview from the villagers. The PLS
technique was used for analyzing the data. Findings: The ASHA
worker plays a pivotal role in Reproductive and Child Health care (RCH)
and family planning, gain a high degree of acceptability in the study
area. The village community members paying attention to the advice given
by the ASHA worker and taking the immunization vaccine like DPT, BCG,
OPV and TT injections for their children and also seeking their help and
guidance regarding their health problems. Counselling and Service
Delivery is accepted, hence H1a and H1c is accepted. However,
Availability and support services are not significantly contributing to
service delivery, hence hypothesis H1b and H1d is rejected. The result
indicate that service delivery is impacting quality of health services.
Hence H2 is accepted. Research limitations/implications: The
study is limited only to one sub centre of Garnai, in future more sub
centres can be included for future research. The study can be further
extended across various regions, states to establish the validity of
NHRM schemes. Originality: The ASHA workers playing a crucial
role during the immunization drive and by emphasizing on the role
immunization on child survival, promoting reproductive health, safe
motherhood, ensure the birth of the healthy child, birth spacing and
family planning of the child.
Comparative proteomics of round and wrinkled pea (Pisum sativum L.) during seed development period
Authors: Daba Sintayehu , Panda Punyatoya , Aryal Uma , Kiszonas Alecia M. , Finnie Sean M. , McGee Rebecca
Published: September 2023

Seeds are an important part of plants, ensuring the continuation of
plants’ life and providing nutrient reserves for humans and animals.
Seed development is controlled by the interplay of several physiological
processes. We applied label-free proteomics to round and wrinkled peas
using seeds sampled at five growth stages (4 days after anthesis (DAA),
7DAA, 12DAA, 15DAA, and maturity). Phenotypic results indicated that
wrinkled peas had lower starch concentration compared to round peas
(29.5% vs. 46.6-55.1%). A total of 4,126 high confident proteins were
detected, with 22–26% shared across all sampling times within an
entry. Early seed growth stages were characterized by more unique
proteins compared to maturity. Two-way ANOVA revealed 1,685 proteins
significantly different among samples, of which 722 proteins were
characterized into 29 functional classes. The four major classes
(comprising over 50 proteins) were protein biosynthesis, protein
homeostasis, enzymes, and carbohydrate metabolism. Of the two types of
comparisons (time-point and entry-wise), time-point comparisons yielded
more differentially abundance proteins (596 proteins in total).
Different protein classes exhibited different patterns of change during
seed development. For example, cell division related proteins were
abundant early in seed development, whereas storage proteins were
abundant later in seed development (especially after 12DAA). Compared to
the round pea entries, the wrinkled entry had significantly lower
abundance of starch branching enzymes, a protein involved in the
biosynthesis of amylopectin in starch. In conclusion, the results of
this study provide valuable information to improve our understanding of
seed development and form the basis for further studies.
Phenotypic covariation predicts diversification in an adaptive radiation of pupfishes
Authors: Dunker Julia , John Michelle St. , Martin Christopher
Published: September 2023

Phenotypic covariation among suites of traits may constrain or promote
diversification both within and between species, yet few studies have
empirically investigated this relationship. In this study we investigate
whether phenotypic covariation of craniofacial traits is associated with
diversification in an adaptive radiation of pupfishes found only on San
Salvador Island, Bahamas. The full radiation of pupfishes includes
generalist, durophagous, and lepidophagous pupfish species. We compare
phenotypic variation and covariation (i.e., P matrix) between 1)
allopatric populations of generalist pupfish from neighboring islands
and estuaries in the Caribbean, 2) San Salvador Island pupfish
populations not containing the full radiation of fishes, and 3) San
Salvador Island pupfish populations containing the full radiation in
sympatry. Additionally, we explore whether phenotypic covariation varies
between purebred and hybrid pupfish. We found that the P matrix of SSI
generalist populations not found in sympatry with specialists exhibited
higher levels of mean trait correlation, higher levels of constraints,
and lower levels of flexibility compared to generalist populations on
other Caribbean islands and sympatric populations of all three species
found on SSI. We also documented significant differences between hybrid
and purebred phenotypic covariation, where hybrids displayed lower
correlations between traits and higher levels of flexibility, which may
produce differential fitness in the wild. Ultimately, this study
suggests that differences in phenotypic covariation significantly
contribute to producing and maintaining organismal diversity.
Quality Improvement Project to Implement a Systematic Assessment of Gross Motor Skills in School-Aged Children with Cystic Fibrosis
Authors: Good Abby , Shannon Jackie , Brinton John , Hoppe Jordana
Published: September 2023

Introduction: Limited data exist on the gross motor abilities of
children with cystic fibrosis (CF). The objective of this quality
improvement project was to implement a systematic gross motor assessment
in children with CF ages 4-12 years. Methods: Physical therapists aimed
to evaluate at least 50% of eligible children at our CF Center over 1
year using the Bruininks-Oseretsky Test of motor Proficiency, second
edition (BOT-2), a norm referenced assessment for gross motor skills,
with delays defined by scores less than 18
percentile. Demographic and clinical data including body mass index,
hospitalizations, genotype, and comorbidities were collected. Basic
descriptive statistics summarized patient information. Parametric and
non-parametric methods compared groups of interest. Linear regression
assessed associations between BOT-2 measures and clinical
characteristics. Results: Of the 105 eligible children, 72 (69%)
completed the BOT-2 over 1 year. Forty-five (62.5%) scored below
average in at least one category. Impaired strength (22.2%) was most
common, followed by impaired balance (16.7%), running speed and agility
(15.3%), and bilateral coordination (8.3%). Eleven (15.5%) scored
below average on their total motor composite score (TMC). Increased age,
comorbidities and hospitalizations were associated with a lower TMC.
Conclusions: The BOT-2 was successfully implemented as part of routine
CF care to screen for gross motor delays. Results suggest that a high
percentage of children with CF, especially older children with comorbid
conditions or a history of hospitalization, have impaired gross motor
function. These findings support the need for routine gross motor
evaluations and physical therapy interventions within pediatric CF
clinics.
A co-doping strategy to fabricate ultralong organic room temperature phosphorescence (ORTP) materials: designing, preparation and advanced applications
Authors: Lu Huiming , Yang Yuan , Huang Haowen , Qi Chuanxuan , Cao Yasong , Xu Jiatong , Zhao Zhonghua , Lv Jiawei , Li Muheman , Ma Hengchang
Published: September 2023

Isophthalic acid (IPA) is a star phosphorescence molecule, which is a
commercially available raw material with simple chemical structure, but
is of good phosphorescence performance. However, the great research
vacancy is still maintained because of its limited applications.
Absolutely, polymer-matrix strategy is a common method to produce
phosphorescence amorphous material by dispersing IPA into matrix such as
polyvinyl alcohol (PVA). But how to further optimize the phosphorescence
property of the resulted doping material (PVA-IPA)? Up to now, this
question is new and very little attention has been paid. In this work, a
co-doping strategy was explored, that is, charging the second dopant of
ClCH2COOH into PVA-IPA was verified as a promising method to further
enhance the phosphorescence property of PVA-IPA, leading to the
co-doping material PVA-IPA-ClCH2COOH with ultralong phosphorescence
lifetime as 500 ms and high phosphorescence quantum yield (ΦP) as
23.7%. Depending on these promising phosphorescence behaviors,
PVA-IPA-ClCH2COOH was successfully applied in the fields of information
anti‐counterfeiting and artificial light harvest.
A Study on Bilingual Literature in Indonesia during Japanese Occpupation ：‘Nanyo’ Literature Overcomes Unilateralism
Authors: LEE Sanghyuk
Published: September 2023

The goal of this paper is to examine the dynamic multi-layeredness within the idea of “Imperial Japan” through the study of Indonesian bilingual literature under the imperial Japanese occupation. Until now, research on Japanese occupation literature in Indonesia and Southeast Asia has been conducted mainly in Japanese, and there is a limit to the parameters of research which has been centered on the history of Japanese literature as well as on the linguistic centrality of Japanese. To overcome these limitations, texts written in local languages as well as those in Japanese must be included as research subjects, and literature and discourse related to the various spaces (e.g., colonial Joseon) of Imperial Japan must be compared with one another. Only through this work will the multi-layered dynamics of Imperial Japan, the characteristics of the literary discourse in Southeast Asia, and the various literary desires within the colonies become more clear, and in this way the various dynamics of “Empire” will reveal themselves.
Application of external prestressing to timber-concrete composite beams
Authors: Maslak Emir , Stojic Dragoslav , Mesic Esad , Cvetkovic Radovan
Published: September 2023

Timber-concrete composite beams are classified as modern constructions. They are created by connecting a timber and concrete element. They are designed in such a way that the concrete part of the beam is placed in the compressed zone, and the timber part is placed in the tension zone. Different types of fasteners can be used for connecting, from mechanical (screws, nails, perforated plates, parts of steel profiles, etc.) to chemical (various types of glues). In this work, the possibility of active strengthening for this type of beam by external prestressing, is examined. One way for applying an external prestressing force is shown. By experimental testing are determined results for prestressed and beam without prestressing. Obtained results are presented and compared.
Practical Radial Distribution Feeder for Techno Economic in DERs based on ANN and Chameleon Optimization Algorithms
Authors: BOJOD Jemaa , ERKAL Bilgehan
Published: September 2023

Distributed energy resources (DERs) are a better choice to meet load demand close to load centers. Optimal DER placement and DER ratings lead to power loss reduction, voltage profile improvement, environmental friendliness, dependability, and postponement of system changes. This study uses artificial neural networks and the Chameleon Optimization Algorithm to analyze the best integration of renewable energy sources and electric vehicles in distribution feeders to reduce power loss, regulate voltage levels, and decrease the cost and emissions under unpredictable load demand. In this study, the generated output power of the models is compared to solar photovoltaic generation systems and wind turbine generation systems. As a result, a fitness function with several objectives has been developed to reduce total active power loss while also reducing total cost and emissions generation. The study took into account the influence of EV charging/discharging behavior on the distribution system. The 28-bus rural distribution network in feeders is used to test the suggested methodology. Final analysis of the numerical results showed that the Artificial Neural Network and Chameleon Optimization Algorithms outperformed in terms of power loss (440.94 kw) and average purchase of real power (2224 kw), but these parameters do not favor the other optimization algorithms. This showed that the proposed strategy is both viable and effective.
UPAYA GURU DALAM MENINGKATKAN HASIL BELAJAR SEJARAH SISWA PADA PEMBELAJARAN DARING DI SMA YP UNILA BANDAR LAMPUNG TAHUN AJARAN 2021/2022
Authors:   University of Lampung, Trisnawati Novita , Arif Suparman ,   University of Lampung, Saputra Cheri ,   University of Lampung
Published: September 2023

Teacher's Effort In Improving Learning Outcomes Student History On Online Learning At Yp Sma Unila Bandar Lampung 2021/2022 School Year. The process of implementing learning activities in Indonesia has changed as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic and has caused direct learning to become online learning. These changes lead to obstacles from students which in the future will affect student learning outcomes, including SMA YP Unila Bandar Lampung This research is a descriptive study with a qualitative research method approach. The purpose of this study was to identify and describe the teacher's efforts in improving student history learning outcomes in online learning with qualitative data. The population in this study was 370 students covering eleven classes taught by history teachers as the object of research. The sample in this study used the Quota Sampling technique with 10% per class and got a sample of 36 students. There are seven teacher efforts made to improve student learning outcomes, namely preparing students' physical and mental, concentration and motivation of students, using various learning models and strategies, learning according to learning styles, learning thoroughly and getting used to sharing. These efforts are adapted to online learning so that the mid-odd semester scores can increase in the mid-even semesters. The increase in student learning outcomes proves that the teacher's efforts can be successful even though the state of the learning process turns into online learning.
WORKING CAPITAL EFFICIENCY AND ICT STRATEGY TOWARDS SME'S SUCCESS POST PANDEMIC
Authors: Munir Misbahul , Prajawati Maretha Ika , S Basir
Published: September 2023

Resource efficiency is closely related to working capital management. Combined with professional experience, a small business must be able to develop daily activities that support the achievement of the goals and objectives set in the plan. For survival, the use of ICT becomes a priority. This study aims to identify working capital efficiency improvement strategies needed to respond to the impact of the ongoing pandemic on SMEs by leveraging ICT to improve the performance of SMEs in Batu City. This research using a quantitative research approach. The sample of respondents in this study was 100 SME’s in Batu City. This study produced several conclusions, including cash management which has a significant and positive effect on continuance intention. Receivable management, inventory management has a significant and positive effect on the success of MSMEs. ICT Implementation is proven to be able to strengthen the relationship between receivable management and the success of SME’s and ICT Implementation is proven to be able to strengthen the relationship between inventory management and the success of SME’s.
Presensi tokoh masyarakat dalam meningkatkan pembinaan moral remaja
Authors: Triandika Danil , Putra Ideal , S Nurman , Bakhtiar Yusnanik
Published: September 2023

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui pembinaan moral yang dilakukan tokoh masyarakat Nagari Salareh Aia terhadap remaja Nagari. Jenis penelitian ini adalah penelitian kualitatif yang mendiskripsikan hasil penemuan terhadap pembinaan moral, kedala dan upaya dalam pembinaa moral remaja Nagari Salareh Aia. Data yang digunakan adalah data kuantitatif dan data kualitatif yang bersumber dari data primer dan sekunder, dengan menggunakan teknik pegumpulan data observasi atau pengamatan, wawancara, dan studi dokumentasi. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa tokoh masyarakat telah melakukan pembinana moral remaja dalam bentuk pembinaan orientasi, pembinaan kecakapan, pembinaan kepribadian, dan pembinana lapangan. Dimana pembinaan tersebut dilaksanakan dalam kegiatan remaja mesjid, kegiatan keagamaan, kegiatan adat, dan kegitan karang taruna. Adapun kendala Tokoh Masyarakat dalam Pembinaan Moral Remaja di Nagari Salareh Aia. Pergaulan remaja yang tidak baik, rendahnya perhatian, kemajuan teknologi dan pendidikan orang tua, dan upaya tokoh masyarakat dalam meningkatkan pembinaan moral remaja di Nagari Salareh Aia. Kemudian mengarahkan remaja untuk belajar di lembaga pendidikan agama, meningkatkan kerjasama dengan orang tua, dan mengadakan kegiatan adat yang diadakan oleh para tokoh masyarakat.
Praktik akuntansi lingkungan pada sektor ekonomi kreatif Indonesia: Studi niat perilaku UMKM milenial
Authors: Alfarizi Muhammad
Published: September 2023

Global environmental problems are receiving increasing attention from academics, policymakers, regulators, activists, and the public. Although economically significant, Indonesian Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSME) are the main contributors to environmental pollution. Environmental Accounting (EA) calculates the cost of the environmental impact of business operations. However, it is unclear whether environmental impact costs have been calculated in traditional accounting. The millennial generation dominates MSME owners in Indonesia. This study analyzes the factors that encourage the intention of millennial MSME owners to apply Environmental Accounting Practices. This study uses the theory of planned behavior and an online survey with 164 respondents. Data analysis using PLS-SEM. The results show that the benefits of environmental accounting, price, complex integration, and subjective norms affect the attitude of millennial MSME owners toward environmental accounting. The price and complexity of integration encourage millennial MSME owners to control their behavior. Organizational environmental regulations and orientation have no significant effect. Subjective norms, attitudes, and behavioral controls affect the behavioral intention of environmental accounting in millennial generation MSMEs. These findings are essential for MSME owners, policymakers, MSME associations, and Indonesian academics.