bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Responsabilidade social: indicadores para mitigar a assimetria da informação entre as OSCIPS e seus stakeholders
Authors: Silva Raiziane Cássia Freire da , Seibert Rosane Maria , Macagnan Clea Beatriz , Wbatuba Berenice Beatriz Rossner
Published: May 2023

Este estudo visa construir uma lista de indicadores com informações representativas de reponsabilidade social para evidenciação das Organizações da Sociedade Civil de Interesse Público (OSCIPs), em suas páginas eletrônicas de Internet, como meio de mitigar a assimetria da informação com seus stakeholders. Realizou-se levantamento de indicadores por meio de revisão da literatura, pesquisa documental e a partir da expectitiva de stakeholders de OSCIPs. Como resultado preliminar, foi construída uma lista contendo 86 indicadores. Posteriormente a lista foi valorada e validada por especialistas e stakeholders de OSCIPS brasileiras. Nesse processo houve alterações, resultando numa lista final de 91 indicadores de responsabilidade social para a evidenciação das OSCIPS. O estudo contribui para o estabelecimento de políticas estratégicas de evidenciação, nas páginas eletrônicas de Internet das OSCIPs, fornecendo uma lista de indicadores que atendem as expectativas de seus stakeholders. Contribui com os órgãos fiscalizadores e reguladores possibilitando criar mecanismos de padronização das informações evidenciadas, a partir das proposições dos stakeholders dessas organizações.
Osteossíntese de sínfise mandibular e tratamento endodôntico em um gato – relato de caso
Authors: Donadel Guilherme , Giovanelli Diogo Fernandes , Silva Alison Henrique da , Menegate Bruna , Carvalho Raquel Jordana de Mello Pires de , Silva Regiane Pereira Baptista da , Boscarato Andre Giarola , Quessada Ana Maria , Pachaly José Ricardo , Bellettini Salviano Tramontin
Published: May 2023

Foi atendido em um hospital universitário, um gato macho, um ano de idade, sem raça definida, pesando 4,3 kg, não castrado, que possui acesso à rua. Durante anamnese a proprietária relatou sialorréia intermitente, tremores mandibulares, e vocalização. Ao exame clínico foi diagnósticado fratura de sínfise mandibular simples e fratura de dentes caninos. Para correção da sínfise mandibular foi empregada a técnica de cerclagem simples. O procedimento odontológico escolhido para os caninos fraturados foi o tratamento endodôntico aplicando a técnica de pulpectomia parcial seguida de restauração coronal. O objetivo do trabalho é relatar um caso de fratura de síntese mandibular associada a fratura de dentes caninos. Conclui-se que as técnicas empregadas foram plenamente satisfatórias, possibilitando recuperação rápida do paciente.
PENGARUH PELAKSANAAN DANA DESA DAN EFEKTIVITAS PROGRAM DESA TERHADAP KUALITAS SUMBER DAYA MANUSIA DI DESA MARGOKATON DAN DESA MARGOLUWIH, KECAMATAN SEYEGAN, KABUPATEN SLEMAN
Authors: Rizal Hakim  , Rudy Badrudin
Published: May 2023

This study aims to identify the Effect of Village Fund Implementation and Village Program Effectiveness on the Quality of Human Resources in Margokatan Village and Margoluwih Village, Seyegan District, Sleman Regency. The type of data used is primary data obtained through the distribution of questionnaires with a google form. Respondents are the people of Margokatan Village and Margoluwih Village. The total number of respondents obtained was 101 people. The data were processed using multiple linear regression analysis techniques and using SPSS. The results of the study show that (1) the implementation of the Village Fund has a positive effect on the Quality of Human Resources in Margokaton Village and Margoluwih Village, Seyegan District, Sleman Regency, (2) Village Program Effectiveness has a positive effect on the Quality of Human Resources in Margokaton Village and Margoluwih Village, Seyegan District, Sleman Regency.
THE EFFECT OF E-FILING POLICY, TAX SANCTIONS, AND TAXPAYER AWARENESS TOWARD TAXPAYER COMPLIANCE IN THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC
Authors: Narendra Eky Rezia Nuryanto  , Lita Kusumasari
Published: May 2023

The research purpose is to examine the effect of E-Filing policies, tax sanctions, and taxpayer awareness on taxpayer compliance during the covid-19 pandemic. This is quantitative research. The research used primary data obtained through a survey method with a questionnaire. The sampling method is convenience sampling collected from 120 taxpayers in Yogyakarta. The analysis is descriptive statistical, classic assumption test, and multiple linear regression.  The data analysis technique of this research uses SPSS version 21. The results show that the E-Filing policy, tax sanctions, and taxpayer awareness have positive effects on taxpayer compliance during the covid-19 pandemic. The government can improve taxpayer compliance by managing and improving the E-Filing policies, carrying out routine supervision of taxpayer compliance, and increasing socialization about the importance of taxes for state development.
PENGARUH KEPERCAYAAN, KEPUASAN, DAN KUALITAS PELAYANAN TERHADAP MINAT PEMBELIAN KEMBALI OLX INDONESIA
Authors: Abraham Febrian Widodo  , Daniel Joel Immanuel Kairupan
Published: May 2023

This study aims to test the trust, satisfaction, and service quality of OLX Indonesia's repurchase intention. The sample selection method used in this study is simple random sampling with respondents using OLX criteria. The type of data used in this study is primary data obtained by using a questionnaire via google form with a total of 100 respondents.

The results of this study show that trust (X1) has no significant effect on the repurchase interest of OLX Indonesia, satisfaction (X2) has a significant effect on the repurchase interest of OLX Indonesia, service quality (X3) has a significant effect on the repurchase interest of OLX Indonesia
In the Shadow of Shoah
Authors: Gajewska Agnieszka , Huss Joanna Trzeciak
Published: May 2023

This article discusses Stanisław Lem's early prose works, which were written shortly after the end of World War II. In light of the institutional state censorship of the time, the traumatic experience of the 1941 Lviv [then Lwów] pogrom and Lem's attempts at survival outside the Lviv ghetto, this article offers a broad historical, biographical, and political context for the interpretation of these early works, revealing political allusions and autobiographical motifs. This research takes the archival turn, which places the archive at the center of the study of power, memory, and politics. Careful study of Lem's biography reveals the violent interference of the directives of the oppressive state as well as its politics of memory, and allows the voice of the victims and the defeated to become audible.
Chaosmos
Authors: Czapliński Przemysław , Anessi Thomas
Published: May 2023

In this article, I argue that in the years 1960‒1980—roughly from Solaris (1961), through His Master's Voice (1968), to Golem XIV (1981)—Stanisław Lem carried out an anthropological experiment in which his protagonists were confronted with unknowable phenomena. The fullest expression of this experiment is the novel Solaris, in which a new function of literature—the universalization of uncertainty—is unveiled. This feature links Lem's novel with the works of other Polish writers, such as Witold Gombrowicz, Tadeusz Różewicz, Andrzej Czycz, Teodor Parnicki, and Edward Stachura. Some of their works from the 1960s and 1970s can be considered representative of the post-avant-garde in Polish prose; these works question key social beliefs (especially regarding the efficacy of cognition, the adequacy of language, and the stability of the human subject), but instead of proposing a new order, their authors indicate the need for accepting that human existence is not grounded in a higher order.
An Odyssey without Homecoming
Authors: Gall Alfred
Published: May 2023

Recent scholarship has drawn attention to the impact of war, occupation, and the Holocaust on Stanisław Lem's literary work. This article attempts to further explore this subject. Its aim is to show how Lem in Powrót z gwiazd [Return from the stars, 1961] depicts the return from space travel as analogous to coming home from war. This analogy is based on a complex interplay between the science fiction narrative on the one hand and references to the Homeric epic poem The Odyssey on the other. The article highlights some peculiarities of this intertextual fabric of Return from the Stars. From this point of view, the science fiction work forms, in Adorno's term, a “constellation” with the epic tale. In this constellation the science fiction narrative exposes in its transtextual interplay with the Greek tradition the deheroization of the hero as well as the ambiguities of a biopolitically organized society in the future. With the transtextual reassessment of the mythical narrative and the emerging literary representation of an odyssey without homecoming, Lem's novel exemplifies a fundamental dismantling of positivity. Seen from this angle, the science fiction novel can be situated in the context of postwar Polish literature which in its attempts to come to terms with the traumatic experiences of war and occupation challenges or even rejects a cultural heritage of traditions and values that have—in the wake of World War II—lost their immanent value.
Stanisław Lem
Authors: Majewski Paweł
Published: May 2023

This article draws attention to some seemingly insignificant details in Stanisław Lem's works that can be understood on a closer reading as traces of his youthful traumatic experience of World War II and the Holocaust. Lem rarely spoke directly about these experiences, but the few such statements he did make testify to the strong and deep trace that this experience left on him. This trace is most often manifested in the form of macabre scenes and motifs. The analysis of these scenes and an attempt at their interpretation is the main focus of this article.
Frequency of Development of Atrial Fibrillation After Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting in Different Age Groups
Authors: Ali Khahro Adnan , Farhan Khan Muhammad , Aslam Sana , Iqbal Dar Mudassir , Aurooj Hafsa , Bai Veena
Published: May 2023

Atrial fibrillation is a known complication in patients having coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) surgery with a Post- up to 32% after CABG reported incidence up to 32%. Objective: To determine the frequency of development of atrial fibrillation after coronary artery bypass grafting surgery in different age groups. Methods: This was an observational prospective cross sectional study, conducted at department of cardiac surgery Dr Ruth.K.M.Pfau Civil Hospital Karachi. The sample size of 199 was calculated. All patients between the ages of 30-70years. Irrespective of gender, refer for CABG surgery was included in the study. Two groups were made on the basis of their age, group 1, 30-50 years and group 2, 51-70 years. Those patients who came for CABG along with valve replacement and or other concomitant surgery were not included in my study. Results: After data collection through Performa data analyzed on SPSS 17.0. As per results 20.1% individuals in the study developed atrial fibrillation. Male to female ratio was 3: 1.  In Group 1, 16.6% patients developed Atrial Fibrillation and in group 2 21.58% developed Atrial Fibrillation with p value of 0.85. Hypertension was a commonest co-morbid and present in 56.2% patients in this study. Conclusion: The study concluded that the frequency of development of atrial fibrillation after CABG as 20.10 %. Patients with positive family history of coronary artery diseases and smokers have significantly higher risk to develop atrial fibrillation after surgery.
Frequency of Low Back Pain and Its Association with Functional Ability in Engineers
Authors: Naz Somiya , Talha Muhammad , Nazir Pervisha , Talat Sabahat , Raza khan Hassan , Shahid Hamza
Published: May 2023

Low back pain (LBP) is the most common health problem among workers; most workers experience this issue during their lives. There are some psycho-social factors interlinked with LBP including hostile work environments, long working hours & overtime working hours. Objective: To determine the frequency of low back pain in engineers and to evaluate the association between functional ability and low back pain in engineers. Methods: A descriptive Cross-Sectional study was conducted, and the data were collected through a convenient sampling technique from Rawalpindi, Islamabad, and Malakand. The duration of the study was 6 months after synopsis approval. Data collection were done using a self-structured questionnaire containing demographic data and clinical characteristics. Visual analogue scale for pain (VAS pain) and Back pain functional scale (BPFS) were used to assess pain and functional abilities. Results: There were 85.9% Males and 24.1% females in this study. The point prevalence of LBP was 36.7% and the 12-month prevalence was 63.3%. There was a moderate association found between the severity of LBP and functional ability [(r= -0.59), p < 0.001]. Conclusions: The study concluded that the prevalence of LBP is found in engineers. A moderately significant association was found between the severity of LBP and functional ability in engineers.
Student Nurses Knowledge of Needle Stick Injuries at a Private Institute, Karachi
Authors: Ali Mahboob , Bibi Afsha , Khan Jehangir , Arshad Shaheen , Durdana Mehnaz , Musafir Yasmeen
Published: May 2023

Needle Stick Injuries (NSI) are wounds penetrated to the skin by needles which can lead to infectious diseases such as Hepatitis B, C, and Human Immunodeficiency virus. Objectives: To determine the student nurses' knowledge of NSI at a private nursing institute in Karachi. Methods: Descriptive cross-sectional study design was used. A total of 67 participants were recruited through the purposive sampling technique. Data were collected through a valid and reliable questionnaire from September to November 2022. Results: Study results showed that 41.8% of participants were males and 58.2% were females. The majority of the participants, 62.7%, were between 20-30 years of age and had an experience of 5-10 years. 62.7% of participants have taken the vaccine against the Hepatitis B virus. Around half (53.7%) of the participants were exposed to needle stick injuries (NSI) during clinical rotations. Knowledge results showed that 22.4% of nursing students had a good level of knowledge, 17.9% moderate, and 59.7% had a low level of knowledge regarding NSI. The association was found only between clinical experience and student nurses' knowledge. Conclusions: Based on the findings, high prevalence of NSI, a low level of knowledge of NSI among students, and a low immunization rate of the Hepatitis B vaccine. Therefore, the institute and hospitals should conduct educational training programs and workshops to increase the knowledge level of nursing students regarding NSI and an immunization drive against Hepatitis B to protect them from the deadly virus
The Effectiveness of Different Doses or Types of Vitamin D Supplementation in HIV-Positive Individuals in Lahore
Authors: Majeed Fatima , Saleem Javeria , Ullah Kifayat , Rafique Shamsa , Mehar Javaid Bukhari Gul , Dilnawaz Aimen , Tariq Ali , Shahbaz Ferheen
Published: May 2023

The average lifespan of people suffering from HIV-AIDS is estimated to be 9 to 11 years, with Vitamin D deficiency as one of the most common phenomena among them. Anti-Retroviral Therapy (ART) could significantly enhance the quality of life of HIV-AIDS patients; however, it further decreases Vitamin D serum levels among them.  Objectives: To evaluate the impact of vitamin D supplementation on immune function, viral load, and other health outcomes in HIV-positive individuals. Methods: This was a descriptive study conducted on a sample of 95 HIV-diagnosed patients aged 19 to 50 years in Punjab, Pakistan. Patients were selected from an AIDS control clinic and prescribed antiretroviral therapy. Baseline assessments were conducted using a structured evaluation questionnaire, and biochemical results were used to classify vitamin D deficiency. Results: The study presents information on PCR viral load counts in HIV patients, including minimum (50), and maximum (750,000) values, mean (32,475) with standard deviation (155,343), 5% sheared mean (28), and the 95% confidence interval (17,802 to 47,148) for the average. Results showed that HIV-positive patients taking vitamin D supplementation had a lower mean rank (50.07) compared to those not taking supplements (57.00), with a difference of 275.5 in the sum of ranks between the two groups. Inferential statistics suggested that vitamin D plays a significant role in improving the prognosis of HIV patients taking ART, with a significance value of 0.0032.  Conclusion: The present study concludes that Vitamin D supplementation has a significant role in improving the life status of HIV patients.
Carvidelol Vs Propanol for Secondary Prophylaxis of Variceal Hemorrhage in Liver Cirrhosis Patients
Authors: Sohail Muhammad , Kamran . , Sajjad Khan Muhammad , Irshad Zainab , Fahim Muhammad , Naeem Sundus , Ullah Inam , Rubina Gillani Syeda
Published: May 2023

Propranolol and Carvedilol are the currently used medications for main prophylaxis of variceal bleeding. Objective: To investigate the efficacy of carvedilol vs propranolol for prevention of variceal hemorrhage in liver cirrhosis patients. Methods:  This prospective comparative study was carried out on 196 cirrhotic patients in the Gastroenterology Department of Lady Reading Hospital, Peshawar in collaboration with Pharmacology department of Khyber Medical University, Peshawar from July 2018 to June 2020. Patients with no prior history of primary variceal prophylaxis treatment and variceal bleeding were enrolled. All the patients were categorized into two groups: Group-I (Carvedilol) and Group-II (propanol). Frank hematemesis, melena, and endoscopic assessment was used for the evaluation of variceal bleeding. Results: Of the total 196 liver cirrhosis patients, Group-I and Group-II had 102 (52%) and 94 (48%) respectively. Ultrasonography found splenomegaly in 88% of cases and moderate to severe ascites in 42.6% of the patients investigated. The success rate of carvedilol and propanol group was 76% and 64.8% respectively. The side-effects and complication rate were significantly lower in Group-I than Group-II. The prevalence of variceal bleeding was 16.7% (n=17) and 11.7% (n=11) respectively. Conclusions: Carvedilol is an excellent treatment alternative for prevention of variceal bleeding than propranolol in terms of side-effects and complications rate.
Evaluation of Mean Platelet Volume in Patients of Recurrent Aphthous Stomatitis
Authors: Nadeem Mujtaba , Manzoor Usman , Tariq Uzma , Ahmed Sufyan , Akbar Awais , Aijaz Ali Zaidi Syed
Published: May 2023

One of the most prevalent conditions affecting the oral mucosa is recurrent aphthous stomatitis (RAS), which is characterized by uncomfortable ulcerations on the movable or non-keratinized oral mucosa. Objective: To compare mean platelet volume (MPV) in patients of recurrent aphthous stomatitis (RAS) versus healthy control. Methods: This non-probability sampling case-control research included 56 RAS patients and 56 healthy controls. Patients who presented for dental treatment and have RAS in oral cavity were included.  Patients with systemic inflammatory illnesses, autoimmune diseases like pemphigus, or infectious diseases like herpes who attended for dental treatment and exhibited RAS in the oral cavity were excluded. The healthy control group had no mouth ulcers or blood problems. A Student t-test compared MPV between cases and controls based on age, gender, and MPV. Results: The mean age of the participants was 29.35 ± 8.28 years, with 57 (50.89%) females and 55 (49.11%) males. The mean MPV in the RAS group (8.86 ± 0.33) was significantly higher (p < 0.001) than in the control group (6.95 ± 0.2). The univariable model coefficient of 1.91 (95% CI = 1.81-2.01, p < 0.001) indicates that the RAS group had a significantly higher MPV than the Control group. For gender, males had a lower MPV compared to females (β = -0.36), but it was not statistically significant (p = 0.056). Conclusions: RAS patients have higher platelet activity indicated by higher mean platelet volume (MPV) than healthy controls.
Severity of Dental Abrasion and Its Association with Oral Hygiene Behaviors
Authors: Parveen Saba , Hussain Chachar Zaheer , Batool Rida , Khalid Qasim , Ejaz Samia , Kumar Rajesh
Published: May 2023

Dental abrasion (DA) is an erosive activity that wears away the surface of teeth. Due to the use of abrasive dentifrices and incorrect brushing techniques, it is a multifactorial phenomenon. Objective: To assess the severity of dental abrasion in association with oral hygiene behaviors. Methods: A total of 278 undergraduate students aged 18 to 25 years were enrolled in this study who were having abrasion of permanent dentitions. Mouth mirror and CPITN probe were used to detect abrasion on the labial surface of front teeth and conducted a questionnaire. The Smith and Knight's Tooth Wear Index was used to measure the severity and frequency of dental abrasion in the patients. SPSS version-22 was used to analyze the data. Results: From 278 participants, females were 163 (58.6%) and males were 115 (41.4%). Majority 132 (47.5%) were using medium type of brush, most of the cases 122 (43.9%) brushing twice a day. About 107 (38.5%) using brushing methods in combination, 137 (49.3%) were using brush for 1-2 minutes. Tooth sensitivity was reported in 133 (47.8%) of the cases. Out of all, DA was found in 160 (58%) of the cases. According to severity, minimum loss of surface characteristics was in 220 (79.1%). A highly significant association (p=<0.001) was found between the type of brush and dental abrasion. A non-significant association (p=0.816) was found between both frequencies of brushing and dental abrasion. Conclusions: Brushing parameters did not affect abrasive lesions. Further study and long-term follow-up are required to distinguish oral hygiene routines from tooth abrasion
Awareness about Knowledge, Attitudes, and Preventive Practices related to COVID-19 at a Public Sector University of Larkana
Authors: Ullah Saif , Micah Sineer , Raja . , Kumar Santosh
Published: May 2023

The existence of the COVID-19 lethal virus highlights the urgent need to create a comprehensive awareness campaign for implementing infection control methods to lower the disease prevalence of this rapidly spreading infection. Objective: To determine the level of awareness about knowledge, attitudes, and preventive practices related to COVID-19 among faculty members at a medical university in Larkana. Methods: A descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted on 284 participants of any age group and both genders by using a simple random sampling technique. Data analysis was performed by using the Statistical Package for Social Sciences. Categorical data were presented in the form of frequency and percentages, while, continuous data were shown in the median and interquartile range. Results: The results demonstrated that 66.2% were male, and almost half, 49.3% of the participant’s age group was 31-40 years. 94% of the participants had good knowledge, 67% had a good attitude, and 88% had good preventive practices, 69% believed that lack of awareness could cause difficulty in halting the spread of COVID-19. Social media (61.6%) followed by friends and family (24.3%) were the first sources to learn about the disease. Conclusions: Most of the respondents had good knowledge, attitude, and practice of COVID-19. Social media and other online platforms were the participants’ major information sources
Impact of Breast Feeding On Diarrhea and Pneumonia Among Vaccinated Children: Single Center Study
Authors: Qassim Bham Shireen , Saeed Farhan , Ahmed Sharif Umer Hayat , Aijaz Nighat , Faisal Rahim Muhammad
Published: May 2023

The best way to give babies the nutrition they need to grow and develop is through breast milk. Objective: To assess the combine effect of breast feeding, Rota virus vaccine and Pneumococcal vaccine on frequency of Diarrhea and Pneumonia in children less than 5 years of age. Methods: A descriptive cross-sectional study conducted at Department of Pediatrics at Darul sehat hospital, Karachi. Participants were selected by convenience sampling and interview-based questionnaire was used.   196 Participants were interviewed which included mothers of infant and children from 6 months to 5 years of age, who received complete or partial vaccination according to Expanded program of Immunization (EPI) schedule with   information on history of diarrhea and pneumonia.  Infant and children with bloody diarrhea were excluded. Results: Among the 196 participants, 152 (77.6%) children received breast feed,72(47.4%) children received two doses of Rota vaccine and 128 (84.2%) children received three doses of Pneumococcal vaccines. Significant impact was seen with breast feeding and Rota vaccine on the frequency of diarrhea with p value of 0.0001. Breastfeeding and the pneumococcal vaccine both had a similar potent effect on the prevalence of pneumonia, with a p-value of 0.006. Conclusions: Our study highlights the importance of breast feeding in vaccinated children, with incidence of diarrhea in breastfed, vaccinated children decreased to (32%), compared to 93% in non-breastfed, unvaccinated infants. Similarly, only 33% of breastfed, vaccinated children developed pneumonia, compared to 85% of unvaccinated, non-breastfed infants.
An Overview for the Potentials of Additive Manufacturing: Polymers Recycling Project in Egypt
Authors: Fahmy Heba M , Youssef May M , Soliman Essam A
Published: May 2023

Additive manufacturing is a star-rising technology around the globe. It satisfies key needs in different fields of interest on a global scale. For both ongoing industrial revolutions, it is considered an enabler as well as for achieving certain Sustainable Development Goals. Regarding the manufacturing sector, the technology serves well for different delicate fields like aerospace, automotive and medicine. Polymers are amongst the wide range of materials that are utilized in additive manufacturing. They provide indispensable mechanical properties in different fields as they possess light weight with high strength and toughness. The existence of polymers in the form of waste is massive, especially after the outbreak of COVID-19. The calls for sustainable development are global. Exploitation of polymer wastes as a feedstock material for additive manufacturing can be considered an opportunity to be seized by Egyptian manufacturers. Such that producing new products, reducing wastes and costs. These piles of waste may now be viewed as wealth. Under the umbrella of the current reforms and developments taking place in the country this can be called upon to be a national project. The paper presents an overview for the opportunity of establishing such a national recycling project in Egypt that depends on 3d printing.
Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE): An often-overlooked cause of Cytopenias
Authors: Ekpenyong Henry , Olaosebikan Hakeem , Onwualu Onosenigbuan , Alabi Idowu , Aliyu Hassana
Published: May 2023

Background: Haematological manifestations are common in SLE, but cytopenias are rarely the only abnormality at diagnosis.
Case Summary: We report the case of a 40-year-old woman who was admitted for recurrent anaemia with a 2-month history of constitutional symptoms and no other complaints. Her Full Blood Count (FBC) showed bi-cytopenia, a Haemoglobin level of 4g/dl and a platelet level of 77x103/μl. An Autoimmune serology revealed a positive Antinuclear antibody (ANA) test at 1:2560 and positive SLE antibodies. The diagnosis of SLE was established using the European League Against Rheumatism (EULAR)/American College of Rheumatology (ACR) 2019 classification criteria. She was commenced on steroids and Disease Modifying Anti-Rheumatic Drugs (DMARD), and there was a sustained increase in her Haemoglobin and platelet count. She subsequently required no further blood transfusions.
Conclusion: SLE can present in a myriad of ways. It is, however, essential to note that haematological features may be the sole manifestation at the time of diagnosis. Early recognition and commencement of appropriate treatment often improve prognosis.
Analysis of Staphylococcus epidermidis biofilm bormation in several types of intravenous fluids based on time
Authors: Jannah Siti , Widodo Agung , Setiabudi Rebekah
Published: May 2023

An intravenous catheter is a medical device used to inject intravenous fluid into the body. This procedure can lead coagulase-negative staphylococci (CoNS) bacteria such as Staphylococcus epidermidis penetrates the skin and forms biofilm on the catheter. Biofilms bring serious problem such as antibiotic resistance, the long-term effects increase the length of staying in the hospital, cost, morbidity, and mortality. This research aimed to analyze the biofilm formation of S. epidermidis in several types of intravenous fluids based on time. This was a laboratory experimental research using microtiter plate assay method and crystal violet coloring. Three 96-well microplates were inoculated with S. epidermidis in ringer lactate, 10% dextrose, 5% dextrose, normal saline, and gelafusal, each plate was incubated at three different times of 24, 48, and 72 h respectively. The results show that the optical density (OD) values of all intravenous fluids with bacteria within 24 and 48 h of incubation time did not show significant differences compared to negative controls, while the 72 h treatments of 10% dextrose, 5% dextrose, and normal saline showed significant differences. This indicates that biofilms of S. epidermidis were not formed in intravenous fluids within 24 and 48 h of incubation time, however this bacterium started forming biofilm in 10% dextrose, 5% dextrose, and normal saline within 72 h of incubation time. In conclusion, the length of incubation time may influence biofilm formation.
An Overview of E- Hospital Management System
Authors: Patel Jay Kumar
Published: May 2023

Abstract: This paper is to computerize the Front Office Management of Hospital to develop software which is user friendly simple, fast, and cost – effective. It deals with the collection of patient’s information, diagnosis details, etc. Traditionally, it was done manually. The main function of the system is register and store patient details and doctor details and retrieves these details as and when required, and also to manipulate these details meaningfully. System input contains patient details, diagnosis details, while system output is to get these details on to the screen. The Hospital Management System can be entered using a username and password. It is accessible either by an administrator or receptionist. Only they can add data into the database. The data can be retrieved easily. Registration of patients, storing their details into the system and also computerized billing in the pharmacy, and labs. Our software has the facility to give a unique id for every patient and stores the details of every patient and the staff automatically. It includes a search facility to know the current Status of each room. User can search availability of a doctor and the details of a patient using the id. The interface is very user-friendly. The data are well protected for personal use and makes the data processing very fast. Keywords— hospitality, trigger, administrators, receptions.
A Study on Acceptance for Hi-Tech Horticulture Supporting Measures Among Vegetable Farm Cultivators in Kerala
Authors: Thomas Sarin
Published: May 2023

Horticulture is nowadays recognised as a crucial sector in agriculture with vast opportunities for diversification and value addition. Realising the importance of the sector in improving livelihood security and enhancing economic development, the authorities are keen to promote horticulture industry in the country. The ability of the sector to contribute towards food and nutritional security and employment generation also added to is growing significance The land of Kerala which is blessed with rich and diverse natural resources is considered as a state with much potential for value addition in the horticulture segment Various supporting schemes are introduced to promote hi-tech-horticulture in Kerala both by the central government and state government. To what extent various supporting measures introduced for the enhancement of farm return and productivity among vegetable cultivators in Kerala gained acceptance in terms of perceived usefulness, ease of use and adoption intention constitute the basis of the study.
NORKA for the Welfare of migrants and return migrants: An Assessment
Authors: T Renjitha , Samuel Daisy
Published: May 2023

Migrants play a prominent role in the Kerala’s economic development and many of them have found greener pastures abroad. Their remittance to Kerala is one of the major components of state Gross Domestic Product. Due to various economic changes many of the migrants are returning to their home country. This will have a negative impact on Kerala’s economy like unemployment, family financial issues, decrease in migrant remittance etc. So, the government should take care of the migrants and the return migrants. For the welfare of migrants and returnees the government of Kerala established Non-Resident Keralites Affairs Department. The aim of the study is to analyse various schemes initiated by government through Non-Resident Keralites Affairs Department for the migrants and return migrants in Kerala.
Wearing Gold: A Study on Select Malayalam Movies
Authors: Anand Anju S , Stewart Shirley
Published: May 2023

Movies play a major role in the construction of cultures and customs. Rajasenan is a major figure of Malayalam cinema of the late twentieth century, especially when it comes to family entertainers. Family is a major social institution where changes can be initiated and that initiative can be something that would make greater impacts. This paper tries to analyze major Rajasenan movies of the late twentieth century and early twenty first century to study the creation of subtle narratives that would impact the use of gold in marriage and household and thus a construction of a set norm of how much gold a person can (should) ideally wear.
Matrix Assisted Laser Desorption (MALDI), a versatile tool for the characterization of Dendrimers
Authors: Skaria Sonia , C Joseph Suju
Published: May 2023

Matrix Assisted Laser Desorption (MALDI) is a soft ionization technique used in modern day chemistry to analyze polymers with high precision and speed. This technique does not require any polymer standard for mass calibration (as in the case of gel – permeation chromatography GPC). Protocols require only minimum amounts of solvent and consumables. Measurements of the masses of individual oligomers facilitate the determination of masses of monomers and end groups. This overview discusses the application and use of MALDI for the determination of molecular mass distribution of oligomers and end groups. However, biomolecules and other polymers with a polydispersity index (PDI) greater than 1.2 are not suitable candidates for this analysis owing to signal intensity discrimination against higher mass oligomers.
DIGITIZATION OF EDUCATION AND ITS SOCIO-ECONOMIC IMPACTS WITH SPECIAL REFERENCE TO TRIVANDRUM
Authors: L.K. Madhavi , Santhosh Shilpa , Thampi Varsha , S. Das Alex , Mariyam Babu Irene , Anil Achu , Thomas Ajin , Liji D.
Published: May 2023

This study is makes a comparative analysis of the rural-urban divide in digital education and examines the benefits and challenges of e-learning. A total of 124 respondents consisting of students, teachers and parents residing in the rural and urban areas of Trivandrum were surveyed using a well-structured questionnaire administered in both English and Malayalam. The sample population was identified through stratified random sampling. The study finds that disruption of internet connectivity due to signal unavailability is a major challenge of e-learning. Also, majority of the stakeholders were unwilling to make a conscious shift to a digitised education mode. Mostly students favoured online education because of its ease of usage, convenience, remote accessibility and system response speed. But most of the parents and teachers preferred offline education.
Artificial Intelligence Accelerated Transformation in The Healthcare Industry
Authors: Kaushik Priyanka
Published: May 2023

The healthcare industry was a pioneer in the deployment of artificial intelligence (AI) technology. Due to the nature of the services and the vulnerability of a sizable portion of end users, there has been a significant amount of research and discussion on the concept of artificial intelligence. A mixed-method approach has been used to pinpoint the components of moral AI in the healthcare sector and look into how it affects value creation and market performance. Since AI technology is still developing in India, analysis is conducted in an Indian context. The understanding of how various AI components supported healthcare organisations and deliver better patient-centered care and evidence-based medicine was aided by these in-depth studies and analyses of the patient perspective.
Factors affecting Premarital Sex among Nepalese Undergraduates
Authors:   CiST College, Kathmandu, Nepal, Paudel Anil , Neupane Awijit ,   CiST College, Kathmandu, Nepal, Khadka Santosh ,   CiST College, Kathmandu, Nepal, Adhikari Laxmi ,   CiST College, Kathmandu, Nepal, Paudel Shishir ,   CiST College, Kathmandu, Nepal, Kaphle Maheshor ,   CiST College, Kathmandu, Nepal,   Peoples Dental College and Hospital, Kathmandu, Nepal
Published: May 2023

Premarital sex is considered a social taboo and an immoral act in Nepal. However, there is a widespread view that young men and women are becoming more at ease in each other's company and beginning sexual experiences prior to marriage, putting them at risk of the consequences of unsafe sex. This research aims to evaluate the factors associated with premarital sexual behavior and its consequences among Nepalese college-going adolescents and youths. This cross-sectional web-based study included 415 Nepalese students over the age of 18 who were enrolled in a bachelor's degree program in a discipline other than health science. Data was collected from students online using a self-administered structured questionnaire. Pearson's chi-square (χ2) and logistic regressions were used to examine the relationship between the independent and outcome variables. Most participants (61.7%) had dating experience and 21.2% had premarital sex. About three-fourths (76.1%) of participants had premarital sex before the age of 20 years and the ages of sexual debut ranged from 13 to 25 years. The major reasons for sexual debut were desire, curiosity, continuation of love relationship, and peer pressure. One-third of students (33.0%) reported having more than two sex partners, and 11.4% had intercourse with commercial sex workers. Among students who had premarital sex, 13.7% of participants or their sex partners, had to undergo abortions because of unintended pregnancies. Having an illiterate parent (AOR=11.0; 95% CI=2.01-60.87), high pocket money (AOR=4.2; 95% CI=1.1-16.2), increased dating culture (AOR=18.8; 95% CI=4.8-74.2), a close friend who has experienced premarital sex (AOR=5.2; 95% CI=2.21-12.21), and exposure to pornography (AOR=97.87; 95% CI= 9.5-10001.4) were predictors of premarital sex among Nepalese college students. This demonstrates the importance of sex and relationship education programs led by qualified peer educators in educating young people about safe sexual activity.
Using the CEFR for Improving Pre-service Teachers’ Communicative Competence
Authors: Naser Mutar Sabeeh , Ali Nor Liza
Published: May 2023

The study investigated the effects of implementing "the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages" "CEFR" in the English courses in a teacher education program at one Iraqi public university. An intensive 288-hour CEFR-informed program focusing on communicative language competence was designed. The data collection consists of two phases: pre-CEFR and post-CEFR implementations. A total of 150 fourth-year pre-service teachers participated in the study. The questionnaire was the only instrument used for the data collection, which consisted of two parts: the CEFR Self-Assessment Grid and Bachman and Palmer’s linguistic test. The CEFR Self-Assessment Grid was used to access participants self-assessments of their English proficiency. In addition, the linguistic test examines 13 criteria of language knowledge: language vocabulary, syntax, phonology/graphology (grammatical knowledge), knowledge of cohesion, rhetorical organization, conversational organization (textual knowledge), ideational knowledge, manipulative knowledge, instrumental knowledge, imaginative knowledge (functional knowledge), knowledge of dialects, registers, and idiomatic expressions. It was hypothesized that there would be an improvement in pre-service teachers' performance after the implementation of the CEFR as a teaching framework. All the participants took the pre-CEFR and post-CEFR tests to examine their English language competency. The questionnaire was used in pre- and post-tests. The pre-CEFR test results showed that a significant percentage of the participants did not have adequate proficiency to be an English teacher (CEFR A2 and B1). Consequently, a course was designed to enhance pre-service teachers' communicative competence level required for them to be effective teachers, which is considered the main goal of teaching and learning English in the Iraqi colleges of education. The results were estimated according to the CEFR self-assessment grid and Bachman and Plamer’s (1996) checklist. The results of the post-test proved that the pre-service teachers had made more progress in their language proficiency as a result of implementing the CEFR compared to their levels before.
Research on Sustainable Development Planning Strategies Under the Background of Rural Revitalization: Taking Yichang Cultural Tourism Town as an Example
Authors: Kangshu Wen
Published: May 2023

Under the background of "promoting rural revitalization in an all-round way," it is of great significance to study the sustainable development planning strategy of cultural tourism towns to realize rural revitalization. Taking the current situation of the development of cultural tourism towns in Yichang City as an example, this article deeply analyzes the development of cultural tourism towns in Yichang City. It also examines the phenomenon of blindly following the trend and homogenization in the development of rural cultural tourism towns in Yichang, including the hollowing out of town characteristics and the vulnerability of transition relying on a single tourism industry to market fluctuations.

The article proposes a good job in the integrated development of cultural tourism towns and urban tourism resources to realize the outstanding characteristics of small towns, tap the potential of the physical industry of cultural tourism towns, do a good job in the cultivation and development of cultural and creative industries, and support the sustainable development of cultural tourism towns through planning strategy. The research results show that adopting a reasonable sustainable development planning strategy, focusing on the scientific planning and construction of cultural tourism towns, can effectively promote the coordinated development of rural and urban areas.
A Study on the Impact of Big Data Management on Business Agility—The Moderating Role of Corporate Strategy and Environmental Uncertainty
Authors: Chen Yi , Xiao Yinjin
Published: May 2023

With the increasing uncertainty in the market environment and the integration of new IT technologies in business operations management, the use of big data management practices to increase operational agility has become a major concern for enterprises. Based on theories of dynamic capabilities and resource base, this paper analyses how big data management can contribute to the growth of enterprise agility and value, while incorporating the impact of environmental uncertainty and corporate strategy. The study found that:1.Big data infrastructure development, application management and human resource development better characterize enterprise big data management practices and effectively contribute to enterprise agility;2.Corporate strategy significantly moderates the relationship between big data management and agility, with big data application management and human resource development having a greater impact on the agility of forward-looking companies than defender strategies;3.External environmental uncertainty can effectively moderate the relationship between Big Data management and enterprise agility, as the environment becomes more dynamic, Big Data management can enhance enterprise agility, while the increase of environmental hostility will lead to Big Data management reducing enterprise agility. From the three aspects of big data infrastructure construction, big data application management and big data human resources training, it explores the impact of enterprise big data management on enterprise agility, but does not conduct an in-depth analysis of the interaction between the above three aspects; Although the sample size of this study meets the requirements of the structural equation model test, the sample size of the analytical strategy type of enterprises is relatively small, so the analytical strategy is not included in the moderating effect test. Further research can be carried out in depth from the above two aspects.
Multiparty Democracy, Social Cohesion, and Human Development in Sub-Saharan Africa: A Conceptual Framework
Authors: Diori Hamidou Issaka , NaRanong Anchana
Published: May 2023

This paper proposes some assumptions regarding the complex relationship between multiparty democracy, social cohesion, and human development in Sub-Saharan Africa. A conceptual framework was used to map out this relationship. We assumed that because multiparty democracy is relatively new in Africa and increasingly challenging for most countries, its relationship with human development may neither be proximal, nor positive. With respect to social cohesion, we assumed that a socially cohesive society is more likely than a non-cohesive one to promote human development. Further, we assumed that although multiparty democracy is susceptible to exerting a negative or weak effect on human development, the relationship may be mitigated by the level of social cohesion. The immediate implication of this assumption is that multiparty democracy is likely to improve the well-being of the populations of sub-Saharan Africa if the degree of social cohesion is relatively high. The proffered assumptions may be of great interest for practitioners and researchers in human development studies and other relevant fields.
De relatie tussen criminaliteit in de familie en criminaliteit van Nederlandse jongeren
Authors: Joustra Anke , Driessen Zoë , Nieuwbeerta Paul
Published: May 2023

The relation between criminality in the family and criminality of Dutch adolescents

This study tests whether adolescents who come in contact with criminality in their family, have a greater chance of committing crimes themselves. To do so, it uses new CBS-data that makes it possible to analyze the criminality of all adolescents that live in the four biggest cities in the Netherlands in 2018, and their broad network of family members – parents, siblings, grandparents, uncles, aunts and cousins. The results confirms prior research and show that the chance of a police registration for adolescents is greater if their family members also have a police registration.