bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Possibility and predictors of surgical salvage of infected mature arteriovenous fistula for hemodialysis
Authors: Elnaggar Ahmed A. , Diab Khaled , Rahim Amr A. , Elsayed Ahmed M.A. , Aboelnor Mahmoud I.
Published: December 2023

Background

Infection in arteriovenous fistula (AVF) is a common complication in patients with end-stage renal disease (ESRD) requiring dialysis. The standard management includes ligation of the AVF to prevent the progression of septicemia. Till now, there is limited evidence on the effectiveness and possibility of salvage of infected AVFs.

Aim

To evaluate the effectiveness and safety of salvage of infected mature autogenous AVF.

Methods

This prospective study was conducted at the Fayoum University Hospital from September 2015 to April 2023. We included patients with dysfunctional and functioning infected AVF. Patients with infected synthetic grafts and immature infected AVFs were excluded. We aimed to excise the infected part of the vein wall and surrounding tissues to restore fistula patent and functioning after direct vein repair. We followed-up with all patients for 1 year and examined the repaired AVFs for patency and the possibility of re-infection. Tissue cultures were obtained to identify the commonest responsible organism and the recommended antibiotics.

Results

A total of 46 patients with infected AVFs were included. At the end of the follow-up period, 11 patients were ligated, and 35 underwent AVF salvage procedures. 19 cases experienced some complications: 5 cases had hematoma required surgical intervention, 2 cases had hematoma managed conservatively, 2 patients had wound dehiscence, 3 patients required hybrid angioplasty for acute failed AVF, and 7 cases required angioplasty for failing AVF.

Conclusion

When performed correctly and with expert hands, salvage of infected mature AVFs seems possible with excellent efficacy and high patency for up to 1 year.
Value of total leucocytic count and pelvic-abdominal ultrasound in distinguishing complicated from noncomplicated acute appendicitis
Authors: Khattab Mohamed , Nashed George A. , Thapa Nirmal , Saber Mohamed
Published: December 2023

Background

Complicated appendicitis is associated with elevated rates of morbidity and mortality compared with noncomplicated appendicitis. In this study, we aimed to investigate the role of combining total leucocytic count (TLC) and abdominal ultrasound (US) in distinguishing simple from complicated appendicitis.

Patients and methods

This is a prospective study that included patients with acute appendicitis who underwent appendectomy. The patients’ data regarding demographic characteristics, clinical, laboratory, and US findings, as well as intraoperative findings and postoperative complications, were recorded and analyzed.

Results

This study included 80 patients. Overall, 48 (60%) patients had noncomplicated appendicitis, and 32 (40%) had complicated appendicitis. Patients with complicated appendicitis had significantly higher ages and TLC. Concerning the US findings, significantly higher cases of visualized blind-ended loop (P = 0.042), right iliac fossa fluid (P = 0.006), and pelvic collection (P < 0.001) were shown in the complicated group. Multiple regression analysis revealed that TLC and the presence of pelvic collection by the US were the only variables significantly predicting complicated appendicitis. Adopting either a TLC cut-off value of 12.95×109/l and/or the presence of pelvic collection for the diagnosis yielded a sensitivity of 90.6%, a specificity of 77.1%, and an accuracy of 82.5%.

Conclusion

The presence of a TLC cut-off value of 12.95×109/l and/or a pelvic collection in abdominal ultrasound seems to be reproducible for the preoperative prediction of complicated acute appendicitis.
Duct-to-mucosa versus invagination pancreaticogastrostomy reconstruction after pancreaticodudenectomy: a comparative study
Authors: Salama Ibrahim A. , Aziz Amr M. , Yassen Taha E. , Hamam Abdelrahman S. , Ayoub Eslam I.
Published: December 2023

Background

Pancreaticoduodenectomy (PD) is the most used standard operation for both benign and malignant diseases in the pancreatic head. Panc. Fistula following pancreaticoduodenectomy is relatively common and remains a major cause of mortality and morbidity.

Aim

To evaluate the early outcome of the main two techniques of pancreatic duct anastomosis with the stomach (duct-to mucosa vs. invagination) in patients who undergo pancreaticodudenectomy.

Patients and methods

This is a prospective randomized study was conducted on 50 patients with elective PD with two schedule techniques of pancreatic anastomoses with the stomach divided in two groups: group A (duct-to mucosa technique) and group B (invagination technique) performed in the department of the Hepato-pancreaticobiliary surgery, National Liver Institute, Menoufia University form October 2019 to October 2021.

Results

This study showed that, postoperative pancreatic fistula (POPF) developed in 1 (4%) case in group A and 5 (20%) cases in group B. regarding Delayed Gastric Empting (DGE), 15 (60.00%) patients had no DGE, 5 (20.00%) patients had grade A, 4 (16.00%) had grade B,1 (4.00%) had grade C among group A while, among group B, 20 (80.00%) patients had no DGE, 5 (20.00%) patients had grade A, with no significant difference (P = 0.126). Also, there was no statistically significant difference between the two groups regarding diagnostic tools, preoperative drainage as well tumor size, type of tumor regarding histopathological examination as the majority of examined specimens were adenocarcinoma.

Conclusion

Our study concluded that were Duct-to-mucosa pancreaticogastrostry is safer anastomosis. Following pancreatico duodenectomy other than invagination technique.
Comparison of the efficacy and safety of intralesional triamcinolone injection with the combination of triamcinolone, five fluorouracil, and hyluronidase enzyme in the treatment of keloids and hypertrophic scars
Authors: Mohamed Ahmad E. , Mahmoud Radwa E.
Published: December 2023

Hypertrophic and keloids scars are frequent benign disorders. These disorders occur due to the deposition of aberrant collagen in the scar tissue and can cause significant clinical presentations such as itching, discomfort, and disfigurement. Many therapeutic approaches have been proposed for their treatment without any acceptable outcomes.

Methods

After receiving ethical committee approval, a randomized prospective control trial was done in the clinic of plastic surgery at Suez Canal University Hospital for 3 months, from June 2023 to September 2023. 30 patients of both sexes and above the age of 14 were enrolled in the study and classified into two equal groups of 15 each: group (A) patients injected with triamcinolone alone, and group (B) patients injected with the combined therapy. All lesions were evaluated at 4, 8, and 12 weeks of injection. Scars were evaluated by the patient and observer scar assessment scale (POSAS) score. Complications such as atrophy of the skin, superficial ulcers, and telangiectasia have also been reported during or after injection.

Results

At 12 weeks of injection, both doctors and patients gave remarkably lower patient and observer scar assessment scale scores compared with those before injection, and there was a statistically significant difference between both groups. Group (B) scars improved more than group (A) scars in terms of itching, discomfort, pain, movement limitation, and aesthetic concern. Recurrence occurred only in group (A) patients.

Conclusion

The injection of the combined solution is effective more than triamcinolone alone. It results in a faster response, and an acceptable aesthetic outcome with few adverse effects.
Four decades of laparoscopic appendectomy. does it have the same role in the management algorithm of a postappendectomy abscess?
Authors: Osman Tarek A. , Fouad Ramy H. , Guirguis Nader N. , Shoka Ahmed A.
Published: December 2023

Background/Objective

Postappendectomy abscess (PAA) is the most controversial complication after appendectomy. We aimed to identify the actual incidence of PAA and to compare the success rate of different lines of treatment both in adult and pediatric age groups in our institute.

Methods

A prospective study was conducted on patients who had a radiologically confirmed PAA. They were subdivided into adults (group A) and children (group B). A stepwise approach was used for the management of the PAA. The success rate of each line of treatment was recorded and compared between both groups.

Results

Five hundred twenty appendectomy patients were included in this study (321 adult and 199 pediatric patients). In group A, 14 (4.36%) patients had a PAA in comparison to 9 (4.52%) children in group B. In group A, the success rate of both the medical and surgical treatment was 66.7%, whereas the radiological drainage was successful in the three cases. In group B, medical treatment was successful in 83.3% and the patient who failed medical treatment was drained laparoscopically. The remaining three cases were radiologically drained.

Conclusion

This is the first trial to compare the success rate of different lines of treatment of PAA between adult and pediatric patients. Our results conclude that there is no statistically significant difference between the success rate of each line of treatment.
The use of nonpharmacological agent to accelerate gastrointestinal recovery in patients undergoing pancreatic head resection
Authors: Mahani Andrew M. , Mourad Farouk , Hamad Mostafa , Taha Ahmed
Published: December 2023

Background

Ileus is a frequent complication following abdominal surgery that can cause a delay in recovery. Ileus onset is thought to be complex, and several prevention strategies have been researched. According to the study’s hypotheses, chewing gum promotes quicker recovery of gastrointestinal function, which reduces the risk of postoperative ileus.

Aim

To investigate the impact of chewing gum on hospital stay and bowel movement in individuals undergoing whipped surgery.

Patients and methods

This is a prospective randomized controlled study that included 40 cases, randomly assigned into two groups; 20 cases took chewing gum after whipped operation and 20 cases were not, which were randomly selected and were operated in the Department of Surgery, Assiut University hospitals.

Results

The findings of this study showed that there was a highly significant difference between the study group and control group as regards all items related to postoperative findings at P value 0.05, and there was a highly significant difference as regards satisfaction score between the study group and control group at P value 0.001.

Conclusion

Based on the findings of this study, we concluded that chewing gum is an efficient way to reduce the frequency and length of Postoperative Ileus in patients who have had whiple surgery and are returning from the hospital.
A prospective study to test the correlation between recent or past coronavirus disease 2019 infection and mesenteric venous vascular occlusion
Authors: Aziz Amir H. F. , Maaty Sameh A. A. , Abd El Moaty Karim F. , Fawzy Fawzy S.
Published: December 2023

Introduction

The severe acute respiratory syndrome-causing coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) has been identified by the World Health Organization as coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). The coagulation abnormalities and thromboembolic events linked to COVID-19 have also been investigated in other research. The elevated risk of hypercoagulability, disseminated intravascular coagulation, and thromboembolic events in COVID-19 patients has been noted by these investigations.

The relationship between COVID-19 and mesenteric vascular occlusion (MVO) has been examined in a number of research. The pro-coagulant characteristics of the virus, according to the authors, could be a factor in the mesenteric blood arteries becoming blocked.

Patients and methods

This is a prospective study that was performed on 50 adult patients who were admitted to El-Demerdash Hospital presenting with MVO. They were subdivided into three groups; group I: COVID-negative, group II: previous COVID infection, and group III: COVID-positive. Each patient was assessed thoroughly through full medical and surgical history, laboratory tests, and imaging studies.

Follow-up of patients on a daily basis from admission till discharge and recording the progressive notes for each patient especially success of conservative treatment, need for surgical intervention, ICU admission, morbidity or mortality.

The collected data were revised, coded, tabulated, and introduced to a PC using a statistical package for social science (SPSS Statistics for Windows, Version 27.0.1. Armonk, NY: IBM Corp.). Frequency and Percentage were used for presenting qualitative data. χ
2 test and Fisher Exact test were used to analyze qualitative data. P value less than 0.05 was considered statistically significant.

Results

The study found that 24% of MVO cases were COVID-negative, 28% had a previous COVID infection, and 48% were COVID-positive. There was a significant association between COVID infection and MVO (P<0.001). There was no significant difference between the three groups in terms of demographic factors or associated comorbidity. However, a significantly higher proportion of patients in group III required surgical intervention and had a higher mortality rate compared with the other groups (P<0.05).

Conclusion

In conclusion, the present study implies that COVID-19 patients are at risk of developing mesenteric vascular occlusion and that the underlying mechanism associated with the two requires further investigation. The study highlights the need for physicians to monitor COVID-19 patients closely for the condition and that early detection and appropriate treatment could be critical in improving patient outcomes.
On the Security and Reliability Trade-off of the Satellite Terrestrial Networks with Fountain Codes and Friendly Jamming
Authors: Nguyen Quang Sang , Nguyen Van Hien , Tran Trung Duy , Nguyen Luong Nhat , Tu Lam-Thanh
Published: December 2023

The performance of the satellite-terrestrial network with Fountain codes (FCs) is conducted in the present work. More precisely, the air-to-ground link is modeled according to the shadow-Rician distribution to capture the strong light-of-sight (LOS) path as well as the impact of the shadowing. As a result, we employ the directional beamforming at both the satellite and relay to mitigate such an ultra-long transmission distance. We investigate the trade-off between the reliability and security aspects. Particularly, we derive the outage probability (OP) and intercept probability (IP) in the closed-form expressions. To further facilitate the security of the considered networks, the friendly jamming scheme is deployed as well. Finally, simulation results based on the Monte-Carlo method are given to corroborate the exactness of the developed mathematical framework and to identify key parameters such as antenna gain, and transmit power that have a big impact on the considered networks.
Health Inequities in Cancer Incidence According to Economic Status and Regions Are Still Existed Even under Universal Health Coverage System in Korea: A Nationwide Population Based Study Using the National Health Insurance Database
Authors: Chang Youngs , Hwang Soo-Hee , Cho Sang-A , Lee Hyejin , Cho Eunbyul , Lee Jin Yong
Published: December 2023

PurposeThe purpose of this study is to determine the level of health equity in relation to cancer incidence.Materials and MethodsWe used the National Health Insurance claims data of the National Health Insurance Service between 2005 and 2022 and annual health insurance and medical aid beneficiaries between 2011 and 2021 to investigate the disparities of cancer incidence. We calculated age-sex standardized cancer incidence rates by cancer and year according to the type of insurance and the trend over time using the annual percentage change. We also compared the hospital type of the first diagnosis by cancer type and year and cancer incidence rates by cancer type and region in 2021 according to the type of insurance.ResultsThe total cancer incidence increased from 255,971 in 2011 to 325,772 cases in 2021. The absolute difference of total cancer incidence rate between the NHI beneficiaries and the medical aid (MA) recipients increased from 510.1 cases per 100,000 population to 536.9 cases per 100,000 population. The odds ratio of total cancer incidence for the MA recipients increased from 1.79 (95% confidence interval [CI], 1.77 to 1.82) to 1.90 (95% CI, 1.88 to 1.93). Disparities in access to hospitals and regional cancer incidence were profound.ConclusionThis study examined health inequities in relation to cancer incidence over the last decade. Cancer incidence was higher in the MA recipients, and the gap was widening. We also found that regional differences in cancer incidence still exist and are getting worse. Investigating these disparities between the NHI beneficiaries and the MA recipients is crucial for implementing of public health policies to reduce health inequities.
Liver Enzymes and Blood Lactate Profile of Patients Diagnosed with Typhoid Fever in Abuja, Nigeria
Authors: Anunobi Oluchukwu Ogechukwu , Ojo Ewela Rita
Published: December 2023

Salmonella enterica serotype Typhi antibiotics resistance is on the increase and this frustrates efforts at treatment. Persistence of drug-resistant typhoid fever leads to higher mortality rate because treatment is evasive. Lactate is a marker of the severity of stress response in illnesses and liver function enzymes are indicative of the health of the liver. This study intended to identify the effect of drug resistant typhoid fever infection on liver enzymes and blood lactate levels of patients diagnosed with typhoid fever. Fifty subjects were recruited, forty-five were positive for Widal test and further subjected to stool culture examination for the identification of Salmonella Typhi. All patient’s blood were analysed for lactate, alanine aminotransferase (ALT), aspartate aminotransferase (AST), and alkaline phosphatase (ALP). Salmonella Typhi were identified in eight out of forty-five Widal positive test patients. The eight positive Salmonella Typhi isolates showed resistance to the Amoxicillin (30 mcg), Tetracycline(30 mcg), Cotrimoxazole (25 mcg), Ceftriazone (30 mcg), Levofloxacin (5 mcg), Gentamicin (30 mcg) and Netillin (30 mcg) but showed susceptibility to ofloxacin (5 mcg). ALP (158.1±8.32 IU/L), AST(55.1±6.78 U/L), ALT (65.2 ±4.96U/L) and blood lactate (10.5±2.4 mmol/L), were elevated in all drug resistant patients when compared to reference standard ALT (7-56 U/L), AST (10-40 U/L), ALP (20-120IU/L), lactate (0.8-2.2 mmol/L). ALT, AST and ALP enzyme levels increased with increasing number of resistances to antibiotics. Untreated typhoid fever infection exerts metabolic toll on liver functions.
Price Stability and Economic Development in Nigeria: Issues and Challenges
Authors: Ukamaka Okpo Benedette , Asomba Ifeyinwa U. , Kelechukwu Anyanwu Esther
Published: December 2023

Price stability and economic development are crucial factors for the growth and prosperity of a nation. This study focuses on examining the issues and challenges related to price stability and economic development in Nigeria. The accumulation of public debt, volatility of crude oil prices, challenges in renewable energy penetration, the role of monetary policy, government expenditure, and financial inclusion are key areas of investigation The study adopted qualitative research method. The findings reveals that public debt has a positive relationship with economic growth, but its impact may vary depending on factors such as governance and debt sustainability. The implications of these findings are discussed, emphasizing the need for effective debt management, diversification of the economy, enhanced monetary policy effectiveness, strategic government expenditure, and promotion of financial inclusion. These recommendations can guide policymakers in formulating strategies and policies to promote price stability and foster sustainable economic development in Nigeria. Overall, this study contributes to the understanding of the issues and challenges related to price stability and economic development in Nigeria, providing valuable insights for policymakers, researchers, and stakeholders in the pursuit of economic growth and stability.
E-Tax Compliance in Nigeria: Implications for Company Income Tax and Petroleum Profit tax
Authors: Ifeyinwa Asomba U. , Chukwuma Madunezim J. , Azubuike Maureen K.
Published: December 2023

This work examines the effect of e-tax compliance in Nigeria: Implication on Company Income Tax and Petroleum Profit Tax. As Nigeria's economy continues to evolve in the digital age, the taxation landscape has seen significant changes with the advent of e-tax compliance. This work therefore aims to explore the implications of e-tax compliance on two key revenue streams for the Nigerian government: Company Income Tax (CIT) and Petroleum Profit Tax (PPT). The study reveals that the amount of capital gain tax revenue before (before the arrival of e-taxation) and after (after the advent of e-taxation) shows a positive, negligible difference and that the Petroleum Profit Tax also has a positive negligible difference between pre- (before the advent of e-taxation) and post- (after the advent of e-taxation). The study concluded that the transition to electronic tax compliance in Nigeria has been driven by the need for efficiency, transparency, and improved revenue collection. It has not only streamlined the tax assessment and payment process but has also increased the government's ability to monitor and collect taxes from this lucrative industry. Federal Inland Revenue Services should develop measures to ensure that  defaulters are brought to book and dealt with in  accordance with the laws, in addition to  establishing a collaborative  pattern between the  government, Federal Inland Revenue Services,  and Nigerian taxpayers to enable them to  observe any difficulty felt  by the taxpayers or the  shortcomings besetting the effectiveness of the  system.
E-Taxation and Tax Compliance in Nigeria: Periscoping Change Perspectives
Authors: Uguagu Nkiru Gladys , Asomba Ifeyinwa U. , Kalu Innocent Orji
Published: December 2023

This study examined the issue of e-taxation and improved tax compliance in Nigeria. The study adopted ex-post facto research design. Analysis conducted in the study made use of secondary quantitative data collated from the Federal Inland Revenue Services (FIRS), National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) and Enugu State Internal Revenue Service (ESIRS). The study revealed that e-taxation has significant positive effect on tax evasion in Nigeria. The study revealed higher mean value for tax revenue after the adoption of e-taxation when compared with the mean value before the adoption of the e-taxation system, it also revealed that e-taxation has significantly helped in stemming the tide of tax avoidance to a large extent in Nigeria. The analysis of the data indicated higher mean value for tax revenue after the adoption of e-taxation when compared with the mean value before the adoption of the e-taxation system. The study made some vital recommendations which include the need for FIRS to create an electronic tax payment system mobile applicaion which will serve as a means of creating more awareness and simplification of the e-tax system in the country. It was concluded that the e-taxation system commands high tax compliance than the manual system era in Nigeria.
A preliminary assessment of faunal mortality on a road through Mannur Reserve Forest, Kanchipuram, Tamil Nadu, India
Authors: CHEZHİAN Yoseph , SARANGAN Prabakaran , RİYAZ Muzafar , TAMİLSELVAN Chidambaram
Published: December 2023

Many studies have shown that anthropological acts driven by human demands have led to the extinction of numerous plant and animal species, or have put them in danger of becoming extinct. Deforestation is a serious occurrence that damages the ecosystem permanently, reduces biodiversity, and interferes with an entire ecological niche's capacity to function. Evidence on the causes and impacts of vehicle mobility in a forest reserve area is provided by the present research. Animal mortality was shown to be higher during the lockdown with traffic relaxation and somewhat lower during the lockdown without relaxation. The present study shows how unregulated automobile access into the Mannur Protected Forest results in significant faunal fatalities. The state has to be persuaded to exclusively adopt Good Environmental Practices (GEP) while constructing roads through the forest, and the appropriate authorities must keep an eye on the movement of automobiles through the remote forest zone.
Omuz Sıkışma Sendromu’nun Dominant ya da Non-Dominant Tarafta Olması Üst Ekstremite Fonksiyonunu ve Ağrıyı Etkiliyor mu?
Authors: YILMAZ GÖKMEN Gülhan , KEÇELİOĞLU Şule
Published: December 2023

Amaç: Omuz Sıkışma Sendromu’nun dominant veya non-dominant tarafta olmasının üst ekstremite fonksiyonelliğine, işteki fonksiyonelliğe ve istirahatte, aktivite sırasında ve gece oluşan ağrı şiddetine etkisini inceleyerek birbirleriyle ilişkisini araştırmak amaçlanmıştır.

Gereç ve Yöntem: 18-75 yaş arasında 81 gönüllü çalışmaya dahil edildi. Dominant tarafı etkilenen 44, non-dominant tarafı etkilenen 37 kişi vardı. Katılımcıların üst ekstremite fonksiyonu Kol-Omuz-El Sorunları Anketi ile; istirahatte, aktivite ve gece oluşan omuz ağrısı Görsel Analog Skalası ile değerlendirildi.

Bulgular: Gruplar arasında fonksiyonellik ve ağrı parametreleri arasında istatistiksel olarak anlamlı fark yoktu (p>0.05). Bütün hastaların verilerinin korelasyonunda Kol-Omuz-El Sorunları Anketi-Fonksiyon/Semptom ile istirahat, aktivite ve gece ağrısı arasında (sırasıyla p
PENGARUH FOTOGRAFI PRODUK SEPATU TERHADAP MINAT BELI MASYARAKAT DENGAN BLIND TEST
Authors: Lip Son  , Deli Deli
Published: December 2023

Pada saat ini, transaksi jual beli scara online semakin meningkat. Dalam hal ini, fotografi produk menjadi sebuah hal yang sangat penting. Fotografi produk yang baik dapat membantu menarik minat beli konsumen sehingga dapat meningkatkan nilai jual. Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui smartphone mana diantara Samsung dan Apple yang dapat menghasilkan foto produk yang lebih menjual menurut konsumen, serta untuk mengetahui apakah Foto Produk mempengaruhi Minat Beli masyarakat di Kota Batam. Dalam perancangan media, penulis memanfaatkan metode 4D (Define, Design, Develop, Disseminate) dalam pengembangan Foto Produk. Selain itu, penulis juga menggunakan metode kuantitatif yang dimana penyebaran data disebar melalui Google Form dengan total responden 385 data disertai blind test. Hasil dari penelitian menunjukkan bahwa tidak ada perbandingan yang signifikan diantara smartphone produk Samsung dengan skor 4435 (54.2%) dan Apple dengan skor 3745 (45.2%) dalam menghasilkan Foto Produk yang lebih menjual. Kemudian untuk hasil analisis data kuantitatif menunjukkan bahwa Foto Produk (nilai signifikansi < 0.01 pada uji t) memiliki pengaruh terhadap Minat Beli masyarakat di Kota Batam. Pengaruh ini juga dapat dilihat pada nilai koefisien determinasi, dimana Foto Produk berpengaruh sebesar 25.6% pada variabel Minat Beli.
SISTEM INFORMASI ANTREAN BERBASIS WEB DAN LED MATRIX DISPLAY
Authors: Zulkarnaen Zulkarnaen , Nizar Mukhsin
Published: December 2023

Queues are often encountered in daily activities. The queuing process is a process related to the arrival of customers at a service facility, waiting to get service until they finally get service and leave the service facility. Many queue models use single-server, single-phase system and multiple-server, single-phase system. Currently, there are still service facilities that have not utilized technology to provide convenience for the users.

One way to improve service quality is by using a queuing system. The method applied in building this system is Prototype method. The prototype method consists of communication, which is the stage of data collection through the method of literature, observation, experiments which are described in use cases, activity and sequence diagrams as well as device requirements. Modeling Quick Design is the stage of making a brief description of the design in the form of architecture and appearance design. Construction of Prototype is the design stage, built using PHP MVC, MySQL, C++, JavaScript, JSON, NodeMCU ESP8266 microcontroller as a link for each device via a Wi-Fi network as well as a P10 led matrix display controller. P10 led matrix and monitor displays the queue number. The web server installed on the PC acts as a center for managing queue numbers, queue voice calls via text to speech as a voice generator in the Edge browser. Deployment Delivery & Feedback are the testing stages. the results obtained are to produce a web-based queue number information system and led matrix display that has been tested using black box testing that this system can run well
KUALITAS PENGUNGKAPAN EMISI KARBON PADA LAPORAN KEBERLANJUTAN PERUSAHAAN YANG TERDAFTAR BERDASARKAN INDEKS SRI-KEHATI PERIODE 2018 – 2022
Authors: Ovina Maria Ellita , Meiden Carmel
Published: December 2023

Climate change is one of the environmental problems that is currently being considered by stakeholders, including various organizations concerned with environmental issues. The Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP) is a non-profit organization in 2000 that focuses on addressing environmental issues. CDP works by publishing an information sheet which is useful as a guide for companies to disclose greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions due to the company's business activities. The company discloses carbon emissions in its sustainability report. This research was conducted by giving a score of disclosure of carbon emissions, both quantitatively and qualitatively. Of the 5 issuers studied during the 2018-2022 period, it was found that Bank Rakyat Indonesia (Persero) Tbk. has the highest level of conformity and quality of disclosure. Quantitatively, the climate change category has high disclosure quality. Qualitatively, the energy consumption category has the highest disclosure quality. The banking sector is ranked highest in terms of quantitative disclosure of carbon emissions, while the infrastructure sector is ranked highest qualitatively.
ANALISIS KEMAMPUAN KUALITAS AUDITOR MEMODERASI PENGARUH KINERJA KEUANGAN TERHADAP NILAI PERUSAHAAN
Authors: Evangelista  , Suhartono Sugi
Published: December 2023

The long-term goal of a company is to increase the value of the company. If the company’s financialperformance increases, the value of the company will also increase and vice versa. However, in reality, financial performance does not always move in tandem with company value. As happened in several state-owned companies. This study aims to determine the effect of financial performance on firm value which will then be moderated by auditor quality The objects of this research are 21 non-financial BUMN companies listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange for the 2018-2021 period. The sampling technique in this study was purposive sampling. Data testing carried out in this study was descriptive analysis test, pooling test, classic assumption test, regression analysis test with Moderated Regression Analysis and hypothesis testing with SPSS version 26 program. The rusults of the research it was concluded that profitability has a positive effect on firm value. Liquidity has a negative effect on firm value. Solvability has no effect on firm value. Auditor quality is not able to strengthen the positive effect of profitability on firm value. Auditor quality is not able to strengthen the negative effect of liquidity and solvency on firm value.
PSYCHOLOGICAL EMPOWERMENT, WORK ENGAGEMENT AND PAY SATISFACTION: A PATH MODEL ON RETENTION AMONG SECONDARY SCHOOL TEACHERS
Authors: Fernandez Edgar O. , Quines Lyndon A.
Published: December 2023

In this study, psychological empowerment, work engagement, and pay satisfaction were used to estimate the best fit model for teacher retention at the Department of Education in Region XII. The study employed quantitative research design using path analysis and correlational approach which are under non-experimental research design. Using the stratified random sampling technique, the 400 secondary teachers from the divisions of South Cotabato, Koronadal, General Santos, and Sarangani were identified. The statistical tools that were used in interpreting the data were weighted mean, Pearson r correlation coefficient, and path analysis. Additionally, survey questions that had been adjusted, changed, and validated were employed. The outcome demonstrates the extremely high degree of psychological empowerment among secondary educators. Teachers also exhibit high levels of work engagement. Nonetheless, secondary teachers have a poor degree of salary satisfaction. As a result, secondary teachers have a high rate of teacher retention. Additionally, the results indicated that pay satisfaction was substantially connected with teacher retention when each independent variable was examined in relation to teacher retention. Additionally, there was a strong correlation between teacher retention and psychological empowerment. The best fit model for predicting teacher retention is model 3. According to the model, among secondary school teachers in Region XII, psychological empowerment and pay satisfaction are predictive factors of teacher retention.
 

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The Role of the Principal in Motivating the Habituation of Dhuha Prayer and Fardhu Prayer in Congregation to Improve Student Discipline
Authors: Aulia Nurul Affika , Madhakomala R.
Published: December 2023

A leader is a person who stands in front of every institution or organization he leads, a leader who is trustworthy, sincere, visionary and always makes changes for the better. In the scope of the school, the principal is a leader who is digugu and imitated every action and behavior. This research uses a literature study method that analyzes several journal references as a reference in determining a good school principal. The purpose of this research is to study and analyze the results of previous findings related to the role of the principal in motivating the habituation of dhuha prayer and fardhu prayer in congregation to improve the discipline of students. Based on the results of the reference analysis, it shows that a principal has an important role in the running of a program held at school. Doing the habituation of dhuha prayer and fardhu prayer together with direct monitoring by the principal is very effective so that students run it with discipline.
ANALISIS RISIKO DAN PENGENDALIAN INTERNAL DALAM PENGELOLAAN ACCOUNT RECEIVABLE PADA HOTEL HARRIS SURABAYA
Authors: Elyzabeth  , Lusy
Published: December 2023

This research was conducted to analyze risk and internal control in managing Account Receivable at Harris Hotel, Surabaya. The purpose of this research was to evaluate risk and internal control in the Management of Account receivable at Harris Hotel, Surabaya. The research was conducted using a descriptive qualitative approach including data collection, data reduction, data presentation and finding. The research was conducted using a qualitative approach that involves data collection, reduction, presentation, and finding. Harris Hotel Surabaya has implemented a risk assessment, even though it is not comprehensive, as the result of risk analysis. The risk of paying non-current receivables and monitoring industrial and economic conditions has been assessed. It has not yet assessed the risk of financial feasibility analysis and historical evaluation of customer payments. Hotel Harris has also implemented internal controls in the form of the registration of Account Receivable, as well as a clear division of labour. To identify deficiencies in existing internal controls and make improvements, Companies must implement stricter billing policies and conduct more routine internal audits. Companies must pay attention to human error and system error constraints to minimize the risk of uncollectible accounts
Desenvolvimento de líderes transformacionais com visão pós-heroica:
Authors: Rodrigues da Fonseca Letícia , Corrêa Bernal Eliezer
Published: December 2023

Este estudo considerou a problemática da implementação da gestão democrática no ensino público, prevista na Lei de Diretrizes e Bases da Educação Nacional. Sabe-se que essa ação requer uma equipe coesa e solidificada em conhecimento de liderança, incluindo gestores, supervisores, professores e técnicos administrativos preparados para adotar, na prática, atitudes que consolidem o que obriga o imperativo legal. Nesse sentido, este trabalho teve como objetivo principal produzir um curso de qualificação profissional para a formação de líderes no Ensino Básico. Desse modo, realizou-se uma pesquisa do tipo bibliográfica, exploratória e descritiva e de abordagem qualitativa em uma Instituição de Educação Básica pública da região sul de Minas Gerais. Utilizou-se como método de coleta de dados a entrevista semiestruturada e, para a análise de dados, a a codificação. No final, desenvolveu-se um curso que apresenta a Liderança Transformacional, uma abordagem que contempla a dinâmica escolar do século XXI, e a visão de dominação pós-heroica, com menor foco em qualidades individuais, centrada no inter-relacionamento e na influência mútua, como facilitadores da implementação da gestão democrática no âmbito escolar.
Pilihan Masyarakat dalam Pengadaan Karnaval di Desa Mumbulsari
Authors: Fatkurohman Nur Rangga  , Irfan Khairan Ali  , Triyana Oktavia
Published: December 2023

The enthusiasm of the local community towards the implementation of local cultural activities has always been eagerly anticipated. In this regard, the community of Desa Mumbulsari, Jember Regency, actively contributes and willingly expends significant effort and a substantial amount of money to organize a carnival event commemorating the Independence Day of Indonesia. The purpose of this article is to showcase the active participation of the Desa Mumbulsari community in the execution of the carnival. Within this article, the community's choice regarding the risks associated with organizing the carnival becomes the focal point of analysis. The research methodology employed is qualitative, utilizing a phenomenological approach involving observation and interview methods.
A Fase III do controle da hanseníase começa no Brasil
Authors: ROTBERG Abrahão
Published: December 2023

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"N-factor/Anergic Margin" or resistance/susceptibility to hanseniasis I. The foundations of the theory
Authors: ROTBERG Abrahão
Published: December 2023

The foundations of the pathogenetical theory "N-factor/Anergic Margin" postulated in 1937 and completed in 1957 are given. Based on the observation of 2.160 persons who had been tested by the author with Mitsuda's and frequently with other allergens, it was hypothesized that all individuals are born Mitsuda-negative but gradually become Mitsuda-positive with age, after stimulation by Hansen's mycobacterium, Myco tuberculosis BCG or other unknown agents, if they are capable of reacting, depending on the presence of a constitutional "natural" factor of resistance ("N-factor"). If infection occurs, the "N-factor" bearers resist, but tuberculoid lesions may appear if "accessory factors" coadjuvate. The minority, lacking the "N-factor", remains Mitsuda-negative throughout life ("Anergic Margin") and, if infected, may progress to the Virchowian aspects after the same coadjuvation. An extensive range of intermediate reactivities should be placed between both extremes of maximal hyperergy and maximal energy. The erythematous and/or hypochromic macule would be the theoretical initial stage of the tuberculoid, Virchowian and intermediate lesions. The theory contradicted Mitsuda's hypothesis of "exhaustion" of the Mitsuda-positivity to explain the energy of "nodular" (Virchowian) patients. It gave support to a genetical basis for predisposition to hanseniasis and was pessimistic about the preventive possibilities of BCG. The general acceptance of the theory — under its original or modified terminology (v.g. "Potential immunity', "Defect of cell-mediated immunity", etc.), the pending questions, and the field it represents for future research will be the subjects of following articles of this series.
Perfil de las isoenzimas de la dehidrogenasa láctica en el suero de pacientes hansenianos
Authors: Garcia Roberto , Salibian Alfredo , Llorente Berta , Pacin Ana , Fliess Enrique L.
Published: December 2023

Se midieron los niveles séricos de las isoenzimas de la dehidrogenasa láctica (LDH) en siete pacientes de hanseniasis de la República Argentina. El fraccionamiento se hizo por electroforesis en gel de poliacrilamida.En todos los casos la LDH-2 resultó disminuída y la LDH-4 aumentada; la fracción LDH-5, que fue detectada en sólo tres de los casos, resultó muy elevada con respecto a los valores normales.
Mast cell and Mycobacterium leprae in experimental leprosy
Authors: KUMAR R. , VAIDYA M. C.
Published: December 2023

The association of mast cells and lepra bacilli was studied in the foot pad skin of immunosuppressed mice inoculated with 105 lepra bacilli. The mice were killed at intervals varying from 2½ — 14 months postinoculation. M. leprae are found in large numbers in nerves, blood vessels, muscle fibres, hair follicles, sweat and sebaceous glands. Mastocytosis and extensive degranulation are seen at similar sites. Since these are the structures most affected in leprosy where the lepra bacilli and degranulating mast cells accumulate, there appears a close relationship between the two. This could be due to the composite role of mast cells in host tissue response and mastocytosis and degra-nulation may be related to this.
Hanseniasis y cancer
Authors: WESHLER Z. , SHESKIN J.
Published: December 2023

El número de enfermos tratados de hanseniasis y câncer, en Israel, no es suficiente para un análisis estadístico. No se Ilegó todavia a una conclusion general sobre la incidencia de câncer en pacientes de hanseniasis. Los elementos presentados en este trabajo pueden ser utiles para una comparación con aquellos de otros investigadores interesados en el assunto. T.A.E.K.
Theoretical Analysis of Composite RC Beams with Pultruded GFRP Beams subjected to Impact Loading
Authors: Ibrahim Teghreed H. , Alshaarbaf Ihsan A. S. , Allawi Abbas A. , Oukaili Nazar K. , El-Zohairy Ayman , Said AbdulMuttalab I.
Published: December 2023

Glass Fiber Reinforced Polymer (GFRP) beams have gained attention due to their promising mechanical properties and potential for structural applications. Combining GFRP core and encasing materials creates a composite beam with superior mechanical properties. This paper describes the testing encased GFRP beams as composite Reinforced Concrete (RC) beams under low-velocity impact load. Theoretical analysis was used with practical results to simulate the tested beams' behavior and predict the generated energies during the impact loading. The impact response was investigated using repeated drops of 42.5 kg falling mass from various heights. An analysis was performed using accelerometer readings to calculate the generalized inertial load. The integrated acceleration record and the measured hammer load vs. time data were utilized to determine the generalized bending load and fracture energy. Four forms of energy were calculated at the maximum load. The total energy was calculated and divided into two parts: The first part was gained by the beam's rotational kinetic energy, the bending energy in the specimen, and the elastic strain energy. The second part was the hammer's kinetic energy before striking the beam. The analytical results showed that the bending energy was less than its rotational kinetic energy for the encased GFRP beams and the reference specimens. In contrast, the encased steel beams had high bending energy due to the higher impact load and deflection. Strain energy recorded lower energy values for all specimens with higher bending energy. There is a good agreement between the tested and the calculated inertial and bending force for all beams. The ratio of inertia force to the total impact load for the encased GFRP and encased steel beams to the reference beam is about 9% and 5%, respectively.
BIM-Supporting System by Integrating Risk Management and Value Management
Authors: AbdulJabbar Alfahad Ali , Burhan Abbas M.
Published: December 2023

Construction projects are of great importance because of their large financial allocations in the federal budgets of countries. This study used risk management and value management as an integrative model with Building Information Modeling (BIM). Risk management techniques were used to identify risks and quantify their impact on cost, and value management was used to identify effective mitigation measures for each risk factor. This study developed software to support BIM and risk management, including measures to assess risks and their impact on the cost estimation process, to be part of the information flowing to the project parties. The total number of risks was 52 with multiple mitigation measures for each determined using brainstorming. The Fuzzy Analytical Hierarchal Process (FAHP) was used to determine the relative importance of risk and the cost range of the selected items.
An In-Depth Investigation of Innovative Electric Traction Power Supply Systems for Mass Rapid Transit
Authors: Doan Van Dong , Thai Nguyen , Hong Le Xuan
Published: December 2023

This article discusses the outcomes of a study conducted to explore new power supply sources for subway trains. The power supply system for traction is an integral and inseparable component of subway rail infrastructure, encompassing both its management and operation. As a result, the specific choice of a power supply type has a lasting impact, either positive or negative, on the overall performance of a subway system. Consequently, researching power supply for traction presents a considerably more intricate challenge when compared to other railway transportation systems. In this study, the results obtained shed light on the pros and cons of utilizing the 25,000 V / 50 Hz system in comparison with the 1,500 V DC system, with a particular focus on traffic capacity and the efficiency of supplying traction power.
Advancing Web Accessibility: A Guide to Transitioning Design Systems from WCAG 2.0 to WCAG 2.1
Authors: Shah Hardik
Published: December 2023

This research focuses on the critical process of upgrading a Design System from Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.0 to WCAG 2.1, which is an essential step in enhancing web accessibility. It emphasizes the importance of staying up to date on increasing accessibility requirements, as well as the critical function of Design Systems in supporting inclusion in digital environments. The article lays out a complete strategy for meeting WCAG 2.1 compliance. Assessment, strategic planning, implementation, and testing are all part of this strategy. The need for collaboration and user involvement is emphasized as critical strategies and best practices for a successful migration journey. In addition, the article digs into migration barriers and discusses significant lessons acquired, offering a realistic view of the intricacies of this transforming road. Finally, it is a practical guide and a necessary resource for organizations committed to accessible and user-centered design. The document provides them with the knowledge and resources they need to navigate the changing world of web accessibility properly.