bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Personality traits and its impact on continuance intention to use social
networking sites to buy branded clothing
Authors: BASHIR TAYYEBA , ZHONGFU TAN , SADIQ BURHAN , ANWAR ALIYA , NASEEM AMMARA
Published: November 2023

Personality traits are vital to study in the case of clothing buyers through social networking sites (SNS). In this study, an
effort is made to bridge the gap by assessing the “big five” individual personality traits. These traits include neuroticism
(extroversion), extraversion, openness to experience, conscientiousness, and agreeableness. In addition, customer
value may moderate the link between personality traits and continuance intention. A survey of customers on Pakistani
students was carried out. Structure equation modelling was applied to analyse the collected data from 450 respondents.
Our research showed that extraversion, agreeableness, and neuroticism are all connected to the buying behaviour of
students through SNS. Furthermore, this study confirms the moderating role of customer value between personality
traits and purchase intention. The findings of this study have the potential to be beneficial for all stakeholders engaged
in the buying and selling of clothing brands through SNS.
Statistical analysis of textile structures based on conductive yarns
Authors: Aileni Raluca-Maria , Dorogan Angela , Sarbu Teodor , Stroe Cristina , Lite Cristina
Published: November 2023

This work presents a series of textile structures fabricated by weaving and knitting using insulating, conductive and
antistatic yarns. The physical-mechanical (thickness, water vapour permeability, mass and air permeability), electrical
(electrical resistivity), and morphological (SEM, EDAX) properties of the textile structures were analysed to highlight their
application potential in interactive products. The statistical analysis of the correlations between physical-mechanical and
electric properties was conducted by correlation analysis using the electrical surface resistivity values as dependent
variables and the mass (M), thickness (δ) and water vapour permeability (Pv) as independent variable.
Worker saving attitude towards retirement planning:
A study on Indian textile industry
Authors: FRANK DANIEL , SINGH RUPESH ROSHAN , HARRISON ARADHANA , BAI G. VIDYA , BIRAU RAMONA , SPULBAR CRISTI , NINULESCU PETRE VALERIU
Published: November 2023

The uneven and polarised nature of development has propagated disparities in access to services. Uncertainties in the
textile sector have not only affected the economy but have impacted the livelihood of workers dependent on this sector.
Systematic retirement planning could have eased the anxiety and inconvenience to a larger extent but was non-existent
to a larger extent. This has further become a critical problem as life expectancy has grown, as have health-care
expenditures. The purpose of this research is to look at the link between saving attitudes about “personal financial
planning and retirement planning behaviour “of workers from textile factories within the industrial area of Solapur and
Pune, in the Indian state of Maharashtra. A total of 200 workers were polled, and the chi-square test with regression
analysis tested the data. The study found a strong association between the idea of financial awareness and
superannuation planning within textile workers leading to improved savings attitude. Workshops, seminars, and other
mediums of communication were revealed as means for improved retirement savings. A sound financial attitude may
not be limited to the stages of retirement financial behaviour; a potential issue for future research would be to use the
created financial literacy scale to explore its association with a broader spectrum of financial behaviour.
Pengaruh Evolocumab terhadap Pasien Dislipidemia dengan Intoleransi Statin
Authors: Laluyan Kristiani A. , Nangoy Edward , Posangi Jimmy
Published: November 2023

Abstract: Statins, lipid-lowering drugs, are used to reduce low density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C). Although statins are well tolerated by most people, their side effects e. g. myopathy and statin intolerance have impacts on dose reduction and therapy discontinuation. Evolocumab is considered in patients with statin intolerance. This study aimed to determine the effect of evolocumab on LDL-C levels in patients with dyslipidemia and statin intolerance. This was a literature review study using literature search on three databases, namely PubMed, ClinicalKey, and ScienceDirect with the keywords Dyslipidemia AND Evolocumab AND Statin Intolerance. The results obtained seven related literatures. In general, evolocumab therapy was safe and effective in reducing LDL-C levels for patients who needed drugs to lower LDL-C. Based on the literatures, inhibition of PCSK9 activity on evolocumab had an effect on reducing LDL-C levels by 50-70%. This therapy could reduce the risk of cardiovascular diseases such as the ratio of Apo B/Apo A1, triglycerides, and total cholesterol. In conclusion, evolocumab therapy is generally safe and effective in significantly reducing LDL-C. Adverse effects caused by the therapy tend to be mild.
Keywords: dyslipidemia; low density lipoprotein cholesterol; statins; statin intolerance; evolocumab
 
Abstrak: Statin merupakan obat penurun lipid untuk menurunkan kolesterol low density lipoprotein (K-LDL) dan umumnya dapat ditoleransi dengan baik namun miopati dan efek samping lainnya serta intoleransi statin dapat mengarah ke penurunan dosis atau penghentian terapi. Pemberian evolocumab dapat dipertimbangkan pada keadaan intoleransi statin. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui pengaruh evolocumab terhadap kadar K-LDL pasien dengan dislipidemia dan intoleransi statin melalui suatu literature review. Pencarian literatur pada tiga database, yaitu PubMed, ClinicalKey, dan ScienceDirect dengan kata kunci Dyslipidemia AND Evolocumab AND Statin Intolerance. Hasil penelitian mendapatkan tujuh literatur untuk dikaji. Berdasarkan kajian literatur didapatkan terapi evolocumab umumnya aman dan efektif dalam menurunkan kadar K-LDL bagi pasien yang membutuhkan obat untuk penurunan kolesterol. yang telah didapat. Penghambatan aktivitas PCSK9 pada evolocumab berpengaruh dalam menurunkan kadar K-LDL sekitar 50-70%. Terapi tersebut dapat mengurangi risiko penyakit kardiovaskular seperti rasio Apo B/Apo A1, trigliserida, dan kolesterol total. Simpulan penelitian ini ialah terapi evolocumab umumnya aman dan efektif dalam menurunkan kadar K-LDL secara bermakna. Kejadian yang tidak diinginkan yang ditimbulkan oleh terapi cenderung ringan.
Kata kunci: dislipidemia; kolesterol low density lipoprotein; statin; intoleransi statin; evolocumab
KONSEP KETUHANAN DALAM PANDANGAN MASYARAKAT NGADA
Authors: Emanuel katarino mbeo  , Viktorius Baju  , Pius Pandor
Published: November 2023

Tulisan ini bertujuan untuk memperkenalkan suatu konsep Tuhan menurut orang Ngada, sebelum dipengaruhi oleh agama-agama besar dunia.  Konsep ketuhanan ini dapat dikatakan sebagai bagian dari konsep yang berkontribusi pada sila pertama Pancasila. Tulisan ini berfokus pada empat poin penting yakni; panggilan atau sebutan, serta peran Tuhan dalam kehidupan konkrit, pengakuan adanya Tuhan dalam bentuk bangunan, dan salah satu pengakuan adanya Tuhan yang diaktualisasikan dalam upacara adat orang Ngada, serta kaitannya dengan Pancasila. Metode yang digunakan adalah kualitatif yang bersumber pada studi kepustakaan. Ada beberapa hal yang penting untuk diperhatikan yakni; Pancasila merupakan hasil dari kristalisasi nilai primordial, sejak zaman purba bangsa Indonesia adalah bangsa yang ber-Tuhan, dan nilai-nilai Pancasila tidak dapat dipisahkan satu dengan yang lain. Pancasila sebagai satu kesatuan nilai yang mempersatukan perbedaan dan harus dipertahankan. Dari konsep ketuhanan dalam masyarakat Ngada, suatu penemuan yang menarik bahwa Pancasila pada hakikatnya berbasis pada budaya bangsa Indonesia sendiri, dan bukan berasal dari budaya atau bahkan kepercayaan tertentu. Pancasila tidak dapat dimonopoli atau diklaim sebagai milik dari suku, ras, agama dan bangsa tertentu.
Avaliação contrastante entre os paradigmas digitais e analógicos no desenvolvimento de práticas reabilitadoras: uma revisão sistemática da literatura.
Authors: Lopes Neto Raimundo Nonato Santos , Sousa Vitória Maria Marques de , Rego Marconi Raphael de Siqueira
Published: November 2023

O desempenho adequado do Cirurgião Dentista frente à complexidade do diagnóstico e ao planejamento eficiente demanda uma meticulosa seleção de exames complementares e ferramentas, visando assistência abrangente ao longo do tratamento. Entretanto, dentre as diversas práticas odontológicas existentes, são escassas aquelas capazes de conciliar conforto e praticidade tanto para o paciente quanto para o profissional. Diante desse cenário, todas as áreas da odontologia, em especial a reabilitação oral, carecem de instrumentos que contribuam progressivamente para um prognóstico favorável. O propósito deste estudo consiste em realizar uma revisão da literatura que aborde o fluxo de trabalho digital em comparação com a abordagem convencional no contexto do tratamento reabilitador. A pesquisa se fundamenta em 15 artigos, em sua maioria redigidos em inglês, dos quais 14 foram identificados na plataforma PUBMED e 1 na SCIELO. As datas de publicação variam, com um artigo datado em 2017, dois em 2018, um em 2019, três em 2020, três em 2021, quatro em 2022 e um em 2023. A JPD (The Journal of Prosthetic Dentistry) figura como a revista mais frequente, hospedando 5 estudos. A despeito das limitações inerentes a este estudo, é possível inferir que tanto o fluxo de trabalho digital quanto o convencional apresentam parâmetros satisfatórios na reabilitação oral, notadamente nos tratamentos protéticos, seja em sua utilização individual ou conjunta.
NATURE OF TEACHERS MOTIVATION TECHNIQUES ADOPTED BY DIFFERENT CATEGORIES OF PRIVATE SCHOOLS
Authors: Dr. S.A. Mohamed Ali  , Ms. Vijaya Lakshmi
Published: November 2023

Teachers motivation and successful retention of teachers for a longer period is purely depends on the intrinsic, extrinsic and altruistic motivation factors. This research article aims to analyse nature of teachers motivation technique adopted by different categories of schools (based on the ownership pattern) in Coimbatore city. Convenience sampling technique was applied for collection of data from the targeted sample group of teachers i.e., 100 teachers from each category of private schools. Researcher succeed in collecting 390 filled questionnaires. Data analysis indicates that the private trust schools and privately owned educational institution (entrepreneurs) attempts to keep their teachers motivate through provision of right value of monetary benefits (salary and other perks). And this motivation factor slightly varies and lower in the specific community owned schools and the schools that are run by the minority communities. At the next level, with slight differences in the percentage values, it was observed that all categories of school aim to reduce the stress level of teachers and ensure that they work in a relaxed environment. At the third level all schools functioning in Coimbatore city ensure that their school has pleasant environment and enough equipped in terms of infrastructure. The private schools functioning in Coimbatore city are suggested to focus on offering the teachers training cum upskilling opportunities, that not only support them to offer their service effortlessly cum effectively, it also supports them to plan for their career progress and move-upward in their career. All categories of the private school managements are suggested to be fairness and be approachable to the teachers.
KEY WORDS: Private Schools, Teachers, Motivation, Retention
SUPERMARKET SALES PREDICTION USING MACHINE LEARNING
Authors: Chavali Saathvika Durga Abhinaya  , Bellamkonda Lahari  , Chinta Devika Priya  , Devarapalli Anjali  , Bathula Sri Navya  , B. Sai Jyothi
Published: November 2023

The huge supermarkets are more data-driven in todays retail world. These businesses tediously analyze sales data for each individual item they provide in order to optimize inventory management and predict managers demand. Using machine learning techniques, anomalies and patterns are being added to the data repository.
This data is used to forecast future sales volume, which is critical for merchants like supermarkets. We provide a prediction model, similar to supermarkets, that uses the capabilities of the XGBoost algorithm to forecast a companys sales. Our findings show that our suggested model exceeds existing models in terms of predicted accuracy, illustrating the power of complicated machine learning approaches in optimizing retail operations. This study provides useful information for improving sales forecasting and inventory management.
KEY WORDS: Regression, Sales, Prediction, Data Exploration, Supermarkets, XGBoost.
Rural Communities and Water Governance: Understanding Participatory Processes for Catchment Management in the Upper Umzimvubu Catchment
Authors: MBELE Siyasanga , MUBANGIZI Betty C
Published: November 2023

Water is a crucial issue for sustainable livelihoods, and a lack of it impacts human life. Catchment areas play an essential role in water provisioning, and their management is fundamental for sustained water availability. The UN-endorsed Integrated Water Resources Management (IWRM) approach best expresses catchment management ideals that resonate with South Africa's constitutional ideals of efficient and equitable distribution of resources. South Africa has a history of inequality that led to severe neglect of rural areas in many facets, including the water sector. Despite the country's reformed laws and policies, sustainable water provision and access remain challenging, particularly in rural-based municipalities where land degradation and a weak revenue base interact to reduce access to water for most communities. This paper reports on a study that sought to understand participatory processes for catchment management in the upper Umzimvubu catchment within Matatiele Local Municipality in the Alfred Nzo District Municipality in the Eastern Cape Province. This study used a qualitative approach to data collection and document analysis. The findings show that participatory water governance strategies exist and tend to coalesce around non-governmental structures. The findings also show that there is room for improving water governance in rural communities, including the need to finalize the establishment of Catchments Management Areas (CMAs) in all nine existing Water Management Areas (WMAs) while incorporating strong community involvement and strengthening the capacity of rural municipalities.
Improving Municipal Billing System and Revenue Generating Strategy : Chivi Rural District Council Case Study
Authors: MUPEDZI Bright , OLAREWAJU Magret , PHESA Masibulele
Published: November 2023

Municipalities, in general, experience difficulties in own revenue generation. However, this problem is most severe among rural district councils as they tend to have relatively smaller revenue bases, a culture of non-payment on the part of ratepayers, poor service delivery, inefficient billing systems, poor planning and poor debtor’s management. As a result, rural district councils in Zimbabwe including the Chivi Rural District Council (CRDC) are facing self-sustainability concerns due to financial difficulties. There is overwhelming evidence in research to support the notion that properly planned billing systems have a positive impact on revenue generation among municipalities. On the other hand, poorly planned billing systemswill lead to financial difficulties. A case study approach is designed. Secondary data wasgathered in addition to primary data was collected through questionnaires withCRDC employees and ratepayers. Secondary data was collected through existing CRDC and government reports and documents, and the relevant Acts of Parliament. This found that customers had neutral perceptions of the service quality subconstructs of assurance, reliability, empathy and tangiblesat the CRDC. Further, customers had merely high neutrality almost negative perception of the service quality construct of responsiveness. A statistically significant neutral relationship was found between assurance, reliability, responsiveness, empathy, and tangibles with overall customer satisfaction. The reliability had the highest influence on customer satisfaction, followed by tangibles, responsiveness, empathy, and assurance, respectively. In practical perspective, the study recommends better ways of revenue collection to the municipality. Further the study adds to the debate in literature in Pecking Order Theory.
Une genèse en questions
Authors: Coste Claude
Published: November 2023

Toute interrogation sur la genèse de la critique littéraire suppose une interrogation préalable sur la critique littéraire et sur la littérature. La critique littéraire comme métalangage se définit moins par sa méthode que par son objet. Si le critique est un lecteur qui écrit sa lecture, une double orientation s’offre à lui : d’un côté, l’approfondissement d’un savoir sur le texte littéraire, de l’autre, la pratique d’une écriture qui tend à abolir la frontière entre langage et métalangage et à faire du critique un véritable écrivain. Le processus de genèse s’appréhende à partir de cette double orientation et concerne en tout premier l’usage de la citation. D’un côté, la genèse est portée par une volonté de connaissance qui fait la part belle à la programmation, au risque de se confondre avec les sciences humaines, de l’autre, la genèse valorise les phénomènes de textualisation, au risque de se fondre dans la littérature. Plutôt que de la genèse, on parlera donc des genèses de la critique littéraire.
Les chemins de la critique dans les Entretiens radiophoniques de Michel Butor avec Georges Charbonnier
Authors: Héron Pierre-Marie
Published: November 2023

Les lecteurs de Butor connaissent le petit livre tiré en 1967 aux éditions Gallimard de ses entretiens à la radio avec Georges Charbonnier, diffusés la même année sur France Culture. Cet article propose de revenir en amont du livre mais aussi de la série diffusée, et d’explorer les enregistrements originaux des séances d’entretien, conservés à l’INA. Confrontant ce corpus primitif aux émissions diffusées, repérant ce qui a été écarté, conservé ou déplacé, il montre ce que cela nous apprend sur les approches critiques des deux interlocuteurs, plus dissemblables qu’il ne paraît dans la version diffusée, et sur ce qu’ils attendaient à l’origine de leur dialogue.
Le monde où l’on fiche
Authors: Messager Mathieu
Published: November 2023

Conservé à la Bibliothèque nationale de France, le « Grand Fichier » de Roland Barthes rassemble plus d’un millier de fiches écrites entre 1968 et 1980. Entre journal intime et laboratoire théorique, ce vaste ensemble manuscrit constitue une archive majeure pour l’histoire des idées au xxᵉ siècle. Cet article présente ce dernier grand « inédit » de Barthes en cherchant à éclairer un regard et une pratique. Un regard : celui d’un intellectuel français de la seconde moitié́ du vingtième siècle, parmi les plus importants de sa génération, qui note dans le secret d’une écriture pour soi tout ce qu’il voit, lit, entend et expérimente au fil des jours. Une pratique : celle de la consignation sur « fiche » et de son ordonnancement mobilier (dans des boîtes ou des casiers), héritière de tout un courant d’enregistrement très matériel du savoir, tel qu’il a pu se pratiquer dans l’Europe lettrée jusqu’à la moitié du xxᵉ siècle.
Présentation des « Classements de la rhétorique » de Roland Barthes
Authors: Ferraz Paulo Procopio
Published: November 2023

« Les Classements de la rhétorique » est un article inédit de Roland Barthes. Écrit en 1967, il peut être lu comme un intertexte : il nous aide à mieux comprendre la trajectoire qui conduit des études sur la rhétorique jusqu’à la leçon inaugurale au Collège de France en 1977. Il s’agit d’un texte frontalier, qui se situe à la limite de l’adhésion à la sémiologie et du questionnement des fondements de cette discipline. Certains des concepts utilisés par Barthes, comme la distinction saussurienne entre langue et parole, semblent être mises à mal par l’étude de la rhétorique, même si l’auteur hésite encore à les reformuler. Les thèmes qui apparaissent dans l’article, comme le métalangage et le problème de la taxonomie, seront repris plus tard dans la Leçon et montrent le rôle que la rhétorique a joué dans l’évolution intellectuelle de l’auteur.
GREEN PURCHASING: A REVIEW OF INFLUENTIAL FACTORS AND INTERVENTIONS
Authors: NGOC T. NGUYEN  , SARAH W. KIMANI
Published: November 2023

. Purchasing green products and services is a significant concern in green consumer behaviors that are expected to reduce environmental impacts while satisfying needs. This paper extends the discourse to changing meanings, influential factors, and interventions on green purchasing. We integratively reviewed literature between 2012 and 2022, presented evidence, identified gaps, and discussed managerial implications. We highlighted six groups of significant and insignificant factors: sociodemographic, psychological determinants, knowledge and consciousness, habits and intention, latent classes, product/service characteristics, and producer/retailer. Potential interventions were analyzed in green marketing and green producers/retailers driving green purchasing. Also, we proposed a framework for identifying areas for green purchasing intervention regarding green education. This paper is conceptual and exploratory, but the findings have implications for policymakers and practitioners.
A NEW ROLLER BEARING FAULT DIAGNOSIS METHOD BASED ON VMD ENERGY ENTROPY AND BSOA-LSSVM
Authors: AO HUNG LINH
Published: November 2023

This paper presents a new method for roller bearing fault diagnosis based on least square support vector machine (LSSVM) with parameters optimized by Backtracking Search Optimization Algorithm (BSOA), namely BSOA-LSSVM.  First, roller bearing acceleration vibration signals are decomposed into functions by using Variational Mode Decomposition (VMD) method. Second, initial feature matrices are extracted from those functions by energy entropy to obtain feature matrix. Third, these values serve as input vector for BSOA - LSSVM classifier. Experimental results showed that the proposed method gave the higher classification accuracy (100%) and shorter computational time than other method.
NUMERICAL SIMULATION OF THE ELECTROSPINNING PROCESS USING THE TAGUCHI METHOD
Authors: TRIEU KHOA NGUYEN  , THO NGUYEN VAN
Published: November 2023

This article presents a study on numerical simulation of the influence on operating parameters of an electrospinning device using the Taguchi method and analysis of variance (ANOVA). First, three parameters - voltage, the distance between the nozzle and collector, and collector size - that are important parameters affecting the electrospinning process are selected for the study. Through pre-feasibility simulations, three levels of values for each parameter are selected, and therefore, the L9 orthogonal array is suitable for this investigation procedure. Using this orthogonal array, nine simulations of the electrospinning process were carried out. Then, the S/N ratio and ANOVA were used to determine the optimal levels of the factors and their influence on the normal current density. The results show that voltage has the most influence, accounting for 84.09%, on the output. An additional numerical simulation was carried out to validate the efficacy of the Taguchi method. The result obtained was -154.92 A/m2, which was more optimal than the previous nine results. Hence, a conclusion could be drawn that the Taguchi method, with ANOVA, was a simple but powerful tool for studying the electrospinning process.
INVESTIGATING NON-ENGLISH MAJORED STUDENTS' SELF-PERCEPTIONS OF ENGLISH-SPEAKING PROFICIENCY AND THE USE OF TECHNOLOGICAL TOOLS FOR SELF-DEVELOPMENT
Authors: NGUYEN XUAN HONG*  , LE THI THIEN PHUOC  , QUACH THI TO NU  , NGUYEN THI DIEM THI  , LE THI THUY
Published: November 2023

The rapid social development taking place in the last decades has been inextricably linked with the evolution of technology, which has had profound impacts on various sectors and services, especially education. The incorporation of information and communication technologies (ICTs) into daily pedagogical practices has emerged as a viable solution for innovating the educational system. In this context, a quantitative study was conducted to explore how non-English majors self-perceived their English-speaking proficiency and utilized technological tools for self-development. The study surveyed 1,036 out of 3,991 (27%) second-year students who were not English majors and were attending a public university in Vietnam. The data collection and analysis revealed that while the participants had positive self-perceptions towards English learning, they also acknowledged areas that need improvements in their English-speaking skill. The study also indicated that certain educational technological tools have been used by the participants to improve their English-speaking proficiency. The findings of the study underscored the importance of incorporating technological tools into language learning to promote more engagement and opportunities for practice. Additionally, the study emphasized the crucial role of teachers in promoting the use of technological advancements in various language learning environments.
Integrated geophysical assessment of a municipal waste disposal site for its geological suitability in terms of the underlain material
Authors: Adenuga Omolara A. , Bayewu Olateju A. , Oladunjoye Hamid T. , Adekoya Sofiat A.
Published: November 2023

Dumpsites are major sources of groundwater pollution as a result of leachates that drain out of the decomposed waste. If there are no underlain materials that could serve as a seal to stop the percolation of leachate, it finds its way to the groundwater. A properly designed landfill is expected to have a high leachate curtailment capacity to limit groundwater pollution. A suitable landfill is expected to have a specific thickness of clay which acts as a natural filter. This study aims to determine the subsurface material and the leachate curtailment of Oke–Diya dumpsites. Very low frequency-electromagnetic method was adopted as a reconnaissance survey, after which electrical resistivity and multichannel analysis of surface waves (MASW) methods were carried out. The resistivity values obtained were used to determine the lithological units of the study area while the MASW was employed to determine the seismic wave arrival times which was processed to obtain the shear wave velocities of the subsurface. The rigidity moduli were also obtained from the shear wave velocities, from which the lithological units of the subsurface were inferred. The integrated method appeared to be the ideal tool to characterize the dumpsite and adjudge the leachate curtailment capacity. The methods corroborated each other. Oke-Diya dumpsite, from the results, revealed the study area had low leachate curtailment capacity and should be evacuated.
ROLE OF AYURVED OCULAR THERAPIES IN THE MANAGEMENT OF LIFESTYLE DISORDERS RELATED TO VISUAL DISPLAY TERMINALS
Authors: Pandey Shweta , Kumar Soni Rajendra , Vardhan Prabhakar , Bhushan Pandey Vidya
Published: November 2023

The frequency of lifestyle disorders among Indians has reached alarming proportions in the present era, with the development of the economy and the growing westernization of the way of life. Computers are one of the most astonishing technological achievements and a significant contribution to human life. Our lives have become simpler as a result of the use of these technologies, both at home and at the office. Visual display terminals have become an integral aspect of today's life. A collection of ocular and extra-ocular symptoms known as “visual display terminals syndrome” is brought on by extended usage of computers and other digital devices. Asthenopic symptoms of the eyes, blurred vision, diplopia, dry eyes, sluggish concentrating, and musculoskeletal symptoms including shoulder and neck pain are all connected to it. These symptoms are associated with Vata-Pittapradhana and are somewhat comparable to those of Shushkakshipaka(~dry eye syndrome), a Sarvagata Netra Roga(~diseases afflicting all the parts of the eye.). The Chakshuendriya'sAtiyoga(constantly staring at the computer), Hinayoga(~working in a dimly lit environment without blinking), and Mithyayoga(~seeing very small fonts against a bright light) are all practices of the Chakshuendriya (~eye). The amount of time spent in front of a digital device screen, the working distance from the gadget to the eyes, and the frequency of use are some of the various considerations. For the eyes, AcharyaVagbatta recommended surface Dosha shamak (~pacification) and rejuvenating treatments. Ayurveda offers a comprehensive treatment to stop VDTS's (visual display terminal syndrome) extraocular and ocular issues. Through our text, Kriyakalpa therapeutic techniques, such as Netra-parisheka (~procedure for eye irrigation), Anjana (~collyrium), Nasya (~nasal installation), Tarpana (~eye nour-ishment), Padabhyanga(~foot massage), Nidra (~sleep), proper dietary regimen, Numerous eye exercises, and Yogic practices are also beneficial to the prevention of VDTS.
Comparison of Bubble CPAP Versus Conventional Ventilation in Neonates Having Respiratory Distress
Authors: Kinza Imran  , Haider Sherazi  , Sadia Riaz  , Yasir Abbas  , Muneera Ali  , Mustansir Ali
Published: November 2023

Objective: To compare the outcomes of bubble continuous positive airway pressure (B-CPAP) versus ventilator continuous positive airway pressure (V-CPAP) in neonates experiencing respiratory distress.
Methodology: This randomized controlled trial was conducted at the Department of Neonatology, Children's Hospital, Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS), Islamabad, from March 1, 2021, to August 31, 2021. A total of 150 neonates of both genders who presented with respiratory distress and were delivered at >32 weeks of gestation, weighing >1500 grams. The neonates were then randomly allocated to two groups using a lottery method. Treatment failure was defined as a neonate's inability to maintain a SpO2 greater than 90% or an arterial partial pressure (PaO2) greater than 50 mmHg with a maximal CPAP of >7 cm of water and a FiO2 greater than 0.6 or the necessity of mechanical ventilation.
Results:  Of these, 82 (54.7%) were male, and 68 (45.3%) were female, resulting in a male-to-female ratio of 1.2:1. The mean gestational age was 36±2.49 weeks in the B-CPAP group and 35.52±1.36 weeks in the V-CPAP group. The mean birth weight was 2381±506.4 grams in the B-CPAP group and 2187.3±427.49 grams in the V-CPAP group. Out of the 75 neonates in the B-CPAP group, 10 (13.3%) were classified as treatment failures, while 19 (25.3%) out of 75 neonates in the V-CPAP group met the criteria for treatment failure, according to our operational definition. Although the failure rate was slightly higher in patients receiving V-CPAP for the management of respiratory distress, these differences were not statistically significant (p-value= 0.052).
Conclusion: In the treatment of neonatal respiratory distress, there was no significant difference in the failure rate between bubble CPAP and ventilatory CPAP. Regardless of the neonate's gender, birth weight, gestational age, or Silverman score, bubble CPAP may be considered as the primary mode of respiratory support for neonates with respiratory distress.
Evaluation of the Association Between CRNDE Plasma Expression Level, KRAS, NRAS, and BRAF Variants in Patients with advanced CRC
Authors: Arslan Serap
Published: November 2023

Colorectal cancer is one of the most common types of cancer. CRNDE is a novel-defined lncRNA. We evaluated the possibility of using CRDNE circulating lncRNA as a noninvasive biomarker. Also, we examined the effect of circulating CRNDE lncRNA on the pathogenesis of CRC and its association with the KRAS, NRAS, and BRAF somatic variants commonly observed in CRC. In this study, we enrolled plasma and FFPE tissue samples of 50 advanced CRC patients and plasma samples of 31 individuals in the control group of similar ages. Then, we performed plasma extraction, total RNA isolation, cDNA synthesis, and circulating lncRNA expression analysis, respectively. Also, we carried out KRAS, NRAS, and BRAF somatic variant analysis from FFPE tissues. Our results showed that the expression level of CRNDE (p= 0.002) were significantly upregulated in the CRC when it was compared to with the control group. The calculated area under the curve of the receiver operating characteristic was 0.70. We found a statistically significant difference between the KRAS somatic variants and the circulating CRNDE lncRNA (p= 0.031). This study demonstrated that CRNDE circulating lncRNAs may be used as a potential non-invasive biomarker in CRC. In our study, it was determined that there is a significant relationship between the frequently observed KRAS somatic variants and CRNDE in advanced-stage CRC cases. To the best of our knowledge, this is the first study to show the association of CRNDE circulating lncRNA with advanced CRC. Moreover, it is the first study to show a relationship between the KRAS somatic variants between circulating CRNDE lncRNA in advanced CRC. Keywords: CRNDE, Circulating lncRNA, KRAS, CRC, RT-PCR
MERGERS AND ACQUISITIONS IN THE GREEK BANKING SYSTEM. A PROFITABILITY EVALUATION ANALYSIS WITH DUPONT MODEL
Authors: Dr Kyriazopoulos Georgios
Published: November 2023

The unfavorable economic situation, that prevailed in the first five years from the financial crisis that it invaded in Greece in 2010, caused very serious problems regarding the organization of the Greek banking sector. This resulted in the in-depth restructuring of the Greek banking system with acquisitions and mergers in order to create large systemic and crisis-resistant banks, in order to be able to face the looming upcoming profitability problems. The purpose of this study is to evaluate the profitability ratios of the both target and bidder banks that they took place in the wave of acquisitions during the financial crisis and to find out if there is any improvement of profitability to the remained bidder systemic Greek banks. For this reason, we examine and analyze the profitability using the DuPont method three years before the acquisition and three years after the acquisition. Essentially, we study whether the major acquisitions carried out by the Greek systemic banks during the financial crisis had improved their profitability in the short and long term time period. So we describe a general theoretical framework of the DuPont model and the theoretical framework profitability ratios that are part of the DuPont modulus

Keywords:  Banks, Mergers & Acquisitions, Profitability, DuPont Analysis.

JEL Classification: G21, G33, G3.
A PROTEÇÃO DOS TRABALHADORES NA ERA DIGITAL: O DIREITO A DESCONEXÃO
Authors: Tostes Luisa Verdan , Marinho Naira Silva , Lessa Paulo Rubens Magacho , Resgala Júnior Renato Marcelo
Published: November 2023

Considerando a importância do descanso do trabalhador, é fundamental garantir que os profissionais tenham tempo suficiente para se recuperar física e mentalmente após uma jornada de trabalho. Além disso, é preciso garantir que os trabalhadores possam desfrutar de uma boa qualidade de vida, o que inclui a possibilidade de se desconectar do trabalho durante o tempo livre. Essa necessidade torna-se ainda mais evidente diante das mudanças no mundo do trabalho, que foram aceleradas pela pandemia do covid-19. Com a popularização do trabalho remoto, é imprescindível que haja uma legislação que proteja o direito dos trabalhadores à desconexão. Isso significa que, após o término da jornada de trabalho, os profissionais que trabalham remotamente devem ter o direito de se desconectar completamente do trabalho, sem a pressão de estar disponíveis o tempo todo. Apesar de o teletrabalho ser uma tendência em crescimento, o Brasil ainda não tem uma legislação própria que proteja o direito à desconexão. Por isso, é fundamental que os legisladores brasileiros trabalhem para garantir que os trabalhadores possam desfrutar de uma boa qualidade de vida e terem direito ao descanso, independentemente de onde trabalhem. Esse artigo pretende então, por meio de uma metodologia bibliográfica, fazer um apontamento sobre omissão da legislação brasileira em face o direito a desconexão do trabalhador na era digital.
OS DIREITOS HUMANOS NO PERÍODO DE GUERRA: O PAPEL DOS DIREITOS HUMANOS EM CONFLITOS BÉLICOS
Authors: Akitaya Bruno , Costa Cezar Henrique Ferreira
Published: November 2023

Os conflitos bélicos representam um dos cenários mais desafiadores para a proteção e promoção dos direitos humanos, uma vez que essas situações muitas vezes envolvem violações graves desses direitos. Esse fato fica ainda mais evidente quando se observa o período de guerra entre países e comunidades. Nesse sentido, deve-se ter um olhar mais direcionado às vítimas e o seu direito protetivo. Neste contexto, o presente estudo teve o objetivo de discutir o cenário enfrentado por vítimas de conflitos armados e, principalmente, analisar qual o respaldo jurídico existente e quais são os limites para sua eficácia. Na metodologia, tratou-se de uma revisão bibliográfica, baseada em livros e estudos científicos selecionados e jurisprudência, cujo recorte temporal se deu entre 2018 a 2023 encontrados em base de dados como Scielo e Google Acadêmico. Nos resultados, ficou claro que os direitos humanos, especialmente o direito à vida e à integridade pessoal, são essenciais para proteger os civis em áreas de conflito. Isso inclui a proibição de ataques deliberados a civis, bem como a proteção de suas infraestruturas, como hospitais e escolas. Além disso, quando respeitados, ajudam a prevenir a ocorrência de crimes de guerra, como assassinatos em massa, estupros, torturas e tratamento cruel e desumano. Também são cruciais para a proteção de grupos vulneráveis, como crianças, idosos, pessoas com deficiência e minorias étnicas ou religiosas, que podem ser particularmente afetados por conflitos armados.
USO IRRACIONAL DO PARACETAMOL EM IDOSOS
Authors: Souza Jamille Ananias de , Silva Michel Santos da , Andrade Leonardo Guimarães de
Published: November 2023

Nesse trabalho vamos falar sobre o uso consciente de paracetamol, quando utilizado corretamente são fundamentais para prevenção, diagnóstico, tratamento de patologias e controle de sinais e sintomas. Porém, quando utilizados incorretamente sem prescrição médica ou farmacêutica podem ser prejudiciais à saúde, ocasionando insuficiência renal, cardíaca, hepática ou até mesmo levar ao óbito, essa prática se enquadra como uso inconsequente de medicamentos. O principal objetivo desse estudo é alertar a população de modo geral, sobre os possíveis riscos da automedicação, e o papel do profissional farmacêutico prestando atenção farmacêutica junto a ações que conscientizem a população minimizando e desafogando assim o sistema de saúde com problemas de baixa significância.  Para execução desta pesquisa foram realizadas revisões bibliográficas considerando artigos originais que abordaram sobre automedicação, uso irracional de Paracetamol e Assistência Farmacêutica.
TÉCNICAS AVANÇADAS EM CIRURGIA: EXPLORANDO INOVAÇÕES E MELHORIAS NA PRÁTICA CIRÚRGICA: UMA REVISÃO BIBLIOGRÁFICA
Authors: Costa Lucca Vian , Bomfim Vitória Vilas Boas da Silva , Freitas Vanessa Kamizake de , Martins Vitor
Published: November 2023

A prática cirúrgica tem passado por uma evolução contínua com a introdução de técnicas avançadas e inovações tecnológicas. Esta revisão bibliográfica aborda a exploração de inovações e melhorias na prática cirúrgica, destacando os principais avanços nas últimas décadas. A cirurgia minimamente invasiva, juntamente com a cirurgia robótica, emergiu como uma inovação significativa, proporcionando benefícios evidentes em termos de menor tempo de recuperação e redução das complicações pós-operatórias. Além disso, a adoção de imagens tridimensionais e realidade virtual tem aprimorado a visualização anatômica e o planejamento cirúrgico. O uso de impressão 3D e a medicina regenerativa promete personalização de dispositivos cirúrgicos e a reparação de tecidos de forma revolucionária. Além das inovações tecnológicas, a revisão aborda o aprimoramento das técnicas cirúrgicas tradicionais, enfatizando a importância das diretrizes clínicas baseadas em evidências e da padronização de procedimentos. Considerações éticas e regulatórias desempenham um papel crucial na adoção responsável dessas técnicas avançadas. As descobertas destacam a necessidade contínua de pesquisa para avaliar o impacto a longo prazo das inovações, incluindo desfechos clínicos, custo-benefício e satisfação do paciente. A colaboração entre cirurgiões, pesquisadores e reguladores é essencial para promover a segurança e a eficácia na prática cirúrgica avançada. À medida que a cirurgia continua a evoluir, a busca pela melhoria constante da prática cirúrgica é fundamental, com o bem-estar do paciente como prioridade central. Este estudo contribui para uma compreensão aprofundada das técnicas avançadas em cirurgia, fornecendo insights sobre como essas inovações estão moldando a prática cirúrgica e, em última instância, melhorando a qualidade dos cuidados de saúde cirúrgicos.
Assessment of Food Choices and Food Preparation Practices as a Marker for Readiness to Change Eating Habits among Women Aged 19-60 Years in Lesotho: A Cross-Sectional Study
Authors: Ranneileng Mamotsamai
Published: November 2023

Introduction: Women in Lesotho may not consider changing their nutritional practices and lifestyles, because they may not be aware that there is anything that needs changing. This could be due to the fact that women in Lesotho experience many nutritional challenges and are survivors of a complex nutritional environment which predisposes them to negative socio-demographic factors which in turn predispose them to malnutrition. The purpose of this study was to assess food choices, food preparation methods and perceptions of personal control among women aged 19-60 in Maseru and Berea districts in Lesotho.
Methods: A cross-sectional study was designed and implemented among 206 women aged 19-60 in Maseru and Berea districts in Lesotho who were randomly selected using a sampling frame. Food choices, food preparation methods and perceptions of personal control were assessed using a knowledge, attitudes, beliefs and practices (KABP) questionnaire designed by the researcher. The theories of health behaviour including, the stages of change, and theory of reasoned action /planned behaviour were used as the framework of the questionnaire. Each questionnaire was completed in an interview with each participant.
Results: Results reveal that 71.4% of the participants had one member of the family employed, 33.3% of these reported a monthly family income of between M100 and M500; running water only available to 27.8%; water access predominantly a communal tap (63.9%).
Only 35.7% compiled a budget for food every month and sometimes (35.7%), while 80.4% reported never compiling a budget; a few drew a list of foods to buy each week (38.4%), sometimes (34.1%) and never (53.7%) or each month (38.4%). Moreover, 87.7% believed in their own power to make decisions about the food they ate, 79.1% had an intention to eat a healthy diet; 78.4% believed in the information from a nurse while 47.8% believed everything that the radio or television said about food. Moreover, 56.7% did not always eat according to their culture.
Conclusion: The study concluded that participants were at different levels of readiness in relation to differing health behaviours. The participants were at a pre-contemplation stage of readiness when it comes to making healthy food choices, but they were at a transitional stage from contemplation to action when it came to other actions; were at an action stage when it comes to food safety and hygiene. Results further show that participants had negative perceptions of personal control regarding their intentions to make healthy food choices and perform healthy food actions. These mixed stages of readiness and negative perceptions may have been due to beliefs in the subjective norm.

Key words: Food choices, food practices, Readiness to change, Intentions and attitudes
The Association of Platelet Index with Event of Deep Vein Thrombosis in Acute Ischemic Stroke Patients at Rumah Sakit Umum Pusat Haji Adam Malik Medan
Authors: Liara Justitia Noviari , Gatot Dairion , Lubis Heny Syahrini
Published: November 2023

Introduction: Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT) occurs in stroke with an incidence varying from 10-75%, depending on the diagnostic method and time of evaluation. Platelets play important role in the pathogenesis of thromboembolism. Large size platelets are more metabolically and enzymatically active also hemostatically more reactive and prone to the development of thrombosis. This study aims to determine the association between platelet index and the occurrence of DVT in patients with acute ischemic stroke.
Method: Prospective study with a total of 42 samples acute ischemic stroke patients who were treated ≤ 3 days in the stroke corner of RSUP. H Adam Malik Medan. Compression ultrasonography to diagnose DVT was performed on the lower extremities. Platelet indices assessed were mean platelet volume (MPV), platelet volume distribution width (PDW), and plateletcrit (PCT) based on the results of a complete blood test on admission.
Results: The mean age was 59.7 years with male gender as much as 66.7%. The majority of research subjects had a history of hypertension (42.9%) The mean body mass index was 28, 18 kg/mm2. 97.6% were found to have asymptomatic DVT with Well's score of 1 (moderate probability of DVT occurrence). 54.8% of the study subjects with positive DVT results based on compression ultrasound results. There is an association between increased MPV and the incidence of DVT in acute ischemic stroke patients (p = 0.002).
Conclusion: There is an association between an increase in MPV value and the incidence of DVT in acute ischemic stroke patients.

Keywords: Platelet Index, Deep Vein Thrombosis, Acute Ischemic Stroke, Mean Platelet Volume, Platelet Distribution Width, Plateletcrit