bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
PENGARUH MUROTAL TERHADAP NYERI PERSALINAN DI PMB SULASMI KECAMATAN SIMPANG KANAN KABUPATEN ROKAN HILIR TAHUN 2023
Authors: Aritonang Juneris , Sulasmi  , Sidabukke Ida Ria Royentina
Published: February 2024

Rasa nyeri selama proses persalinan merupakan suatu hal yang fisiologis dirasakan ibu bersalin. Berbagai cara dilakukan untuk menekan ataupun mengurangi rasa nyeri pada saar bersalin salah satunya menggunakan metodek non farmakologis. Upaya yang dilakukan dengan menggunakan terapi musik salah satunya dapat menggunakan terapi murottal. Terapi murottal adalah teknik distraksi menggunakan ayat suci Al-Qur’an. Terapi ini mampu menstimulasi gelombang delta sehingga yang mendengarkan akan merasa tenang, dan nyaman. Terapi ini dikembangkan oleh Benson dengan cara menggabungkan relaksasi dengan keyakinan sehingga seseorang akan rileks. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui pengaruh murottal dalam mengurangi rasa nyeri pada saat persalinan di wilayah kerja Bidan Sulasmi Simpang Kanan. Penelitian ini menggunakan desain penelitian kuantitatif dengan pendekatan Pre Experimental Designs dengan rancangan One grup Pretest and Posttest. Jumlah sampel dalam penelitian ini yaitu 16 ibu bersalin di Praktek Bidan Sulasmi pengambilan sampel secara accidental sampling. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan nilai p < 0,05 dengan hasil sig (2-tailed = 0,000). Nilai rata-rata (mean) rasa nyeri sebelum diberikan terapi musik dan aromaterapi lemon adalah 7.2 sedangkan sesudah diberikan terapi musik dan aromaterapi lemon diperoleh rata-rata rasa nyeri persalinan adalah 2.8. Dapat disimpulkan ada pengaruh terapi murottal dalam mengurangi rasa nyeri pada saat persalinan di wilayah kerja Bidan Sulasmi Simpang Kanan.
Energy Analysis of a 20W Solar Photovoltaic Module: A Review
Authors: J. Azeez
Published: February 2024

The solar photovoltaic (PV) system generates both electrical and thermal energy from solar radiation. In this paper, an attempt has been made for evaluating electrical output of solar PV panel installed at Ajat Instruments Nigeria Limited, Mokola, Ibadan, Nigeria. Using the ﬁrst law of thermodynamics, energy/power analysis was performed. The operating and electrical parameters of a PV array include PV module temperature, open-circuit voltage, short-circuit current, ﬁll factor, etc. were used. The reviewed formulas were used for the calculation of the energy/power eﬃciency of the PV system. Energy/power eﬃciency was calculated to be approximately 18%. Future studies should focus on modelling the efficiency of the solar panel. More investigation is required to define the optimum efficiency of the solar panel.
DEVELOPING A STRATEGIC LEADERSHIP MODEL FOR INCLUSIVE VIRTUAL WORK TEAMS: A RESPONSE TO COVID-19 AND THE CHANGING NEEDS OF THE GLOBAL WORKFORCE
Authors: Dr. Joel Baldomir
Published: February 2024

This article examines the useful strategies that will help leaders effectively lead members of virtual work teams. Research suggests that the greatest challenges for work team leaders are in the areas of cultural awareness, clarity of group roles and the choice of communication technology. Effective leaders might better prepare their team members for success when working in virtual teams by training them in each of these three areas and by encouraging a shared understanding of cultural differences, the clear communication of member roles and expectations, and by utilizing the most appropriate communication technology based on specific team member needs. Encompassing each of these elements, The Strategic Leadership Model for Inclusive Virtual Work Teams is presented as a viable strategic approach for virtual team leaders.

Keywords: Strategic Leadership, Culture, Virtual Teams.
SAĞLIK SİGORTASI UYGULAMALARINDA AĞIZDAN AĞIZA PAZARLAMANIN ÖNEMİ: AMPİRİK BİR ÇALIŞMA
Authors: Duner Abdulkadir , Kamışlı Serap
Published: February 2024

Sağlık sigortaları bireylerin karşılaşacakları sağlık problemlerini ortadan kaldırmak veya minimum düzeye indirmek için tercih edilen bir sigorta türüdür. Sağlık sigortası uygulamalarında ağızdan ağıza pazarlama etkinliklerinin önemine dair gerçekleştirilen bu çalışmada sağlık sigortası kullanıcısı 321 bireyle çevrimiçi anket uygulaması yapılmıştır. Elde edilen veriler araştırma amacı doğrultusunda çeşitli istatistiksel analizler yardımıyla test edilmiştir. Bu çerçevede tanımlayıcı istatistiksel analizler, normallik testi, farklılık testleri ve korelasyon analizlerinden yararlanılmıştır. Çalışma sonucunda sağlık sigortası hizmeti satın alımında bireylerin çevreden tavsiye alma hususunda eğilimli oldukları görülmüştür. Araştırmaya katılanların sağlık sigortası almada daha çok acente yetkililerinin görüş ve önerilerini dikkate aldıkları sonucuna ulaşılmıştır. Çalışma çeşitli çıkarımlar ve önerilerle nihayete erdirilmiştir.
Instagram to sharia economics: Impact and benefits of digital literacy and Indonesia's sharia economy
Authors: Solehudin Rd. Heri , Haanurat A. Ifayani , Tollentino Sahay Amrita
Published: February 2024

Technological advancements persist, and nearly every facet of life relies on information and communication technology. The benefits offered have facilitated various activities, such as communication, information retrieval, education, transactions, and entertainment. Hootsuite Content Engaging in social media is a prevalent online activity. Indonesia boasts an extensive user base on social media, with hundreds of millions of individuals spending approximately four hours daily engaging with diverse social networking platforms. One of them pertains to the Instagram platform. The Fourth Industrial Revolution has facilitated the widespread availability of knowledge. Social media is quickly evolving as a platform for transferring communication and information, including disseminating knowledge about sharia economic law and discussing global economic advancements, literacy, and human resources. To address the challenges of the 21st century, it is imperative to focus on training experts in Islamic finance to enhance Indonesia's Islamic economy. This study investigates the comprehension of digital sharia economic law and its influence on the sharia economy in Indonesia. This study employs an ethnographic methodology to investigate four Instagram platforms focusing on Contemporary Muamalah Fiqh and Maliyah to enhance comprehension before engaging in trading activities. The data collection was conducted by observing the media and studying documentation. The employed research methodology entails descriptive and qualitative data analysis. Instagram is actively endorsing sharia economic regulations in order to enhance the Islamic economy in Indonesia, as indicated by these data. This essay will also examine the concept of sharia funding to promote peace and economic growth in Indonesia.
Metaphors and masculine language as breaking female stereotypes in dangdut songs lyrics with vulgar content
Authors: Kusumaningsih Dewi , Shalaika Malika Dhita , Nugrahani Farida , Susilo Jimat
Published: February 2024

Masculine refers to a specific construction of masculinity that is targeted towards men. Men do not inherently possess masculine traits; instead, masculinity is moulded by cultural influences. The association of masculinity with gender stereotypes in Indonesia arises from a subjective misunderstanding of the qualities of a particular group. Song lyrics containing explicit content, particularly those portraying women in derogatory or overly sexualised ways, might contribute to the establishment and perpetuation of detrimental gender stereotypes. The objective of this study is to examine the manifestation of masculinity in the explicit lyrics of dangdut songs and explore their potential to challenge gender stereotypes associated with women. This study uses a content analysis methodology to deconstruct the symbolic significance of masculine language in music lyrics. Data is collected with songs picked based on three factors (kind of music, song words, and song aspect). The music included are dangdut songs, specifically the three most widely circulated songs in 2023. The selected song lyrics consist of words, phrases, and sentences employed in a vulgar manner. The utilised aspects pertain to masculine attributes, gender-based archetypes, explicit content in song lyrics, and metaphoric expressions. Data analysis procedures carried out using qualitative data analysis approaches might include flexibility. Dangdut employs explicit content as a means of challenging gender norms using a qualitative descriptive method. The research findings indicate that the filthy dangdut songs titled "Ngidam Pentol," "Becekin Adek Bang," and "Jagung Rebus" exhibit different expressions of feminine masculinity. These expressions can be observed through the symbolic significance of the song lyrics, specifically in the form of sulking due to unfulfilled ambitions. Women engage in sexual activity with males, therefore challenging the idea that women are meek, courteous, and well-behaved.
Understanding the Impact of Water Accessibility and Sanitation-Related Diseases on Livelihoods in Tanzania
Authors: Sesabo Jennifer Kasanda
Published: February 2024

Water is an important resource for improved sanitation and livelihood due to its multiple uses and impacts on household income. Despite its significance, most households in developing countries, including Tanzania, have been facing difficulty accessing this resource, whose effects are seen in health and general household welfare. In bringing that into light, the current study investigates the interplay of water accessibility, sanitation-related diseases, and livelihood among households in Tanzania by employing the probit regression and the Ordinary least squares models using Household Budget Survey data of 2017/18. Findings showed that urban households (0.111, p<0.01), age (-0.305, p<0.05), household size (0.159, p<0.01), education level, water cost (-0.249, p<0.01), and employment (0.166, p<0.01) influence water accessibility. Moreover, variables like secondary education, college education and water costs were also found to influence household sanitation status. Conversely, the study found that water accessibility and sanitation-related disease influence household livelihood significantly at 0.167 (p<0.01) and -0.649 (p<0.1). Conclusively, neglecting the urban gap would continually worsen the welfare of the people living in rural areas. Furthermore, the study recommends that programs to enhance water accessibility should go hand in hand with health promotion programs, especially in rural areas where water accessibility is poor, and most people are characterised as having low income.
High precision δ18O measurements of atmospheric dioxygen using optical-feedback cavity-enhanced absorption spectroscopy (OF-CEAS)
Authors: Piel Clément , Romanini Daniele , Farradèche Morgane , Chaillot Justin , Paul Clémence , Bienville Nicolas , Lauwers Thomas , Sauze Joana , Jaulin Kévin , Prié Frédéric , Landais Amaëlle
Published: February 2024

Abstract. Atmospheric dioxygen concentration and isotopic composition are closely linked to the carbon cycle through anthropic CO2 emissions and biological processes such as photosynthesis and respiration. Measurement of isotopic ratio of atmospheric dioxygen, trapped in ice core bubbles, bring information about past variation in the hydrological cycle at low latitudes, as well as past productivity. Currently, the interpretation of those variations could be drastically improved with a better (i.e. quantitative) knowledge of the oxygen fractionation that occur during photosynthesis and respiration processes. This could be achieved, for example, during experiment using closed- biological chambers. In order to estimate the fractionation coefficient with a good precision, one of the principal limitations is the need of high frequency on-line measurements of δ18O of O2 and O2 concentration. To address this issue, we developed a new instrument, based on the OF-CEAS (Optical-Feedback Cavity-Enhanced Absorption Spectroscopy) technique, enabling high temporal resolution and continuous measurements of dioxygen concentration as well as δ18O of O2, both simultaneously. Minimum of Allan deviation occurred between 10 and 20 minutes while precision reached 0.002 % for O2 concentration and 0.06 ‰ for δ18O of O2, which correspond to the optimal integration time and analytical precision before drift start degrading the measurements. While humidity did not affect much the measured values, O2 concentration had an influence on δ18O of O2, which should hence be quantified. To ensure good quality of O2 concentration and δ18O of O2 measurements we eventually proposed to measure calibration standard every 20 minutes.
Trends of the high latitude mesosphere temperature and mesopause revealed by SABER
Authors: Liu Xiao , Xu Jiyao , Yue Jia , Liu Yangkun , Andrioli Vania F.
Published: February 2024

Abstract. The temperature trend in the mesosphere and lower thermosphere (MLT) region can be regarded as an indicator of climate change. Using temperature profiles measured by the Sounding of the Atmosphere using Broadband Emission Radiometry (SABER) instrument during 2002–2023 and binning them based on yaw cycle, we get continuous dataset with wide local time coverage at 50° S–80° N or 80° S–50° N. The seasonal change of temperature, caused by the forward drift of SABER yaw cycle, is removed by using the climatological temperature of MSIS2.0. The corrected temperature without any waves and is regarded as the mean temperature. At 50° S–50° N, the cooling trends of the mean temperature are significant in the MLT region and are in agreement with previous studies. The novel finding is that the cooling trends of ≥2 K/decade exhibit seasonal symmetric and reach peaks of ≥6 K/decade at highest latitudes around the summer solstice. Moreover, there are warming trends of 1–2.5 K/decade at pressure height range of 10-2–10-3 hPa, specifically at latitudes higher than 55° N in October and December and at latitudes higher than 55° S in April and August. The mesopause temperature (height) in the northern summer polar region is colder (lower) than that in the southern counterpart by ~5–11 K (~1 km) over the past 22 years. The trends of the mesopause temperature are dependent on latitudes and months. But they are negative at most latitudes and reach larger magnitudes at highest latitudes. These results indicate that the temperature in high latitude MLT region is more sensitive to dynamic changes.
Comparison of Stain Effects of Nicotine and Beverages on Different Cad-Cam Materials
Authors: GÖKDENİZ Burak , DEMİREL Gülbike , ÇULHAOĞLU Ahmet Kürşad , KILIÇARSLAN Mehmet Ali
Published: February 2024

Purpose: This study aimed to compare the effect of smoking cigarettes and drinking beverages and also polishing procedures on the discoloration of CAD/CAM materials.
Materials and Methods: Resin nanoceramic (Lava Ultimate-RN), feldspar ceramic (CEREC Blocs Ceramics-FC) and lithium disilicate glass-ceramic (IPS e.max® CAD-LDC) specimens (5X5 X2 mm) were used for this study. Initially, baseline surface roughness (Ra) and color values (L*, a*, b*) of the specimens were measured with profilometer and chroma meter. Then the specimens were exposure nicotine, coffee and red wine. The first discoloration values of each specimen were measured. Then, all of the specimens were subjected to re-polishing procedures. Than, the surface roughness and color values of each specimen were measured. The specimens were subjected to the same staining process again. After exposure of the specimens to the staining agents, the second staining value was measured. Two-way analysis of variance (ANOVA) was used for normally distributed groups, and the Kruskal-Wallis test was used for non-normally distributed groups.
Results: Statistically significant ΔE* values were observed for RN (8.26±1.55) and FC (7.69±1.52) for nicotine in the first staining group. The maximum total color changes were observed in the nicotine group for all of the material specimens. Nicotine caused the highest color changes on the test materials than coffee and wine. Surface roughness did not show a statistically significant difference based on the staining agents for any of the materials within a group (p<0.05).
Conclusions: It was observed that nicotine staining is far stronger than beverage staining.
Hubris and Nemesis: the Myth of Oedipus and Identity in Crossed: Wish You Were Here
Authors: Segura San Miguel Jaime
Published: February 2024

The themes of past sins have occupied our collective imagination since the dawn of humankind. The ways in which characters are faced with their nemesis have changed throughout history, but the structure of the myth permeates our culture even nowadays. In this essay, Shaky from Simon Spurrier’s Crossed: Wish You Were Here is analysed and compared to Sophocles’ Oedipus Rex to determine if this myth still accurately represents some of our oldest fears, if its structure still serves the purpose of identifying anxieties in our culture, and it the Oedipal process can help explain Shaky’s search for identity.
Quality characteristics of the shape preservation of cooked pasta with millet addition at different time intervals
Authors: Karimova Gulmaida , Niyazbekova Rimma , Al Azzam Khaldun , Negim El-Sayed
Published: February 2024

The current study presents the indicators of shape preservation of cooked pasta by adding 7.7% millet in various time intervals. The experiments were conducted immediately after the pasta cooking process and after two hours. In the Eurasian Economic Union and the Republic of Kazakhstan, the quality indicators were produced by considering the established methodologies stated in the standardized papers. The interstate standard GOST 31964-2012, "Pasta products. Acceptance rules and methods of quality determination," was used to determine the shape preservation of cooked pasta. The study aimed to determine and compare cooked pasta's shape preservation indicators (consumer properties), considering a certain time interval. Pasta needs five minutes to cook. These days, though, pasta manufacturers specify the required cooking time – eight, nine, ten, or eleven minutes – on their packages. The study's findings indicate that the safety of pasta containing "7.7% millet after 2 (hours) from the moment of cooking" and "with the addition of 7.7% millet after cooking" is negligible by 1-2 N; however, data from 4-24 N show a more notable difference in a comparable scenario. The experiments were conducted at the Federal State Autonomous Scientific Institution "Scientific Research Institute of the Bakery Industry", Moscow, Russian Federation. The corresponding data was obtained according to the results of the conducted studies.
Impact of Public Expenditure on Education in Chhattisgarh
Authors: Sethi Archana
Published: February 2024

This paper objective to investigate the correlation between public spending on education and the growth of the state of Chhattisgarh. Time-series data spanning from 2000 to 2021 was utilised. Public expenditure has several effects in economy. It can increase economic growth. It can increase social welfare. It is directly expected education is helps Positive Social change of citizen. The result shows that total public expenditure and Education expenditure is highly and statistically significant on economic growth indicator such as GER and DOR in primary level in Chhattisgarh.Public expenditure helps in achieving equitable distribution income and promote growth and welfare. The findings indicate that total public spending and education spending have a statistically significant and positive impact on economic growth indicators like the state's Gross Enrollment Ratio (GER) and the percentage of primary school dropout children (DOR) at the primary level. Education is directly expected to contribute to citizens' positive social transformation. The study's findings show that public spending on education and economic growth are correlated over the long term. Over time, there is a found unidirectional causal relationship between public education spending and Gross State Domestic Product (GSDP).
छत्तीसगढ़ में मराठों की प्रशासनिक व्यवस्था: एक ऐतिहासिक अवलोकन
Authors: खुटे डी.एन.
Published: February 2024

छत्तीसगढ़ का प्रदेश भोंसला राजकुमारों के अधिकार में रखा गया। इन राजकुमारों में बिम्बाजी, व्यंकोजी और अप्पा साहब के नाम विशेष रूप से उल्लेखनीय है। बिम्बाजी ने यहां 1757 ई. में अपना प्रत्यक्ष शासन स्थापित किया तथा वह प्रथम मराठा शासक हुआ। परन्तु हैहय कालीन (कल्चुरि) शासन व्यवस्था में उसने कोई उल्लेखनीय परिवर्तन नहीं किया। बिम्बाजी की मृत्यु के पश्चात् मराठा शासन नीति में परिवर्तन आया। बिम्बाजी के बाद व्यंकोजी ने छत्तीसगढ़ का शासन सूबेदारों के माध्यम से चलाना आरम्भ किया। शासन की यह नवीन प्रणाली सन् 1787 से 1818 ई. तक चलती रही, परन्तु इस क्षेत्र का आंतरिक शासन अनेक वर्षों तक पूर्ववत चलता रहा। वास्तव में शासन के क्षेत्र में उल्लेखनीय परिवर्तन 1790 ई. में द्वितीय मराठा सूबेदार विट्ठल दिनकर के आगमन के बाद हुआ। विट्ठल राव दिनकर एक योग्य, प्रतिभाशाली व सुधारवादी सूबेदार थे। उन्होंने 1790 ई. में राजस्व व्यवस्था में सुधार लाने के उद्देश्य से एक नवीन पद्धति प्रारंभ की, जिसे ‘‘परगना पद्धति‘‘ कहा जाता है। उसने हैहय (कल्चुरि) कालीन शासकों द्वारा नियुक्त दीवानों और दाऊओं को हटाकर पुराने गढ़ों की इकाई को समाप्त कर दिया।
Utilization of E-Resources by Research Scholar of Jawaharlal Nehru Krishi Vishwa Vidyalaya, Jabalpur: A Study
Authors: Yadav Shrawan , Sahu Harish Kumar
Published: February 2024

The presented research article is related to the use and awareness of e-resources by research scholars of Jawaharlal Nehru Agricultural University, Jabalpur. Main objective of the study is to find out the awareness and use of e-resources among the Research Scholars, to explore the purpose for which the research scholar uses the e-resources, to find out the frequency of usage of e-resources, assessing satisfaction with the use of e-resources among research scholars, to examine the various problems faced by the research scholar, and to give suggestions for improvement. The purpose of the study is based on primary data collected from Research Scholars of Jawaharlal Nehru Agricultural University, Jabalpur. The study found that users were aware of e-resources, e-journals being used the most by 79 (24.92%) users. Research scholars 84 (29.89%) are using e-resources the most for their research. 66 (18.54%) respondents are facing the problem of Poor connectivity (Low bandwidth) and also 45 (12.64%) are facing Server down or system problem. Researchers are saving time for their research by using e-resources 81 (24.55%).
Leisure Time and Social development: Contemporary Issues and Challenges
Authors: Wasnik Hemlata Borkar
Published: February 2024

Today's era is the era of consumerism driven by technology. It has made human beings very materialistic. To fulfill these materialistic needs, we work day and night like a machine. This means less leisure time with family, friends and society. Lack of investment of time and energy in nurturing personal, family and social life can lead, and in many cases, have led to negative outcomes. At personal level, mental and physical well-being is affected. Lack of leisure time can lead to stress and unhealthy lifestyle which in long term can give rise to serious conditions like depression, hyper tension, and heart stroke. The family is affected as well. Lack of engagement between spouses can lead to disintegration and break-down of family structure. This has serious consequences for children within the family.This leads us to think about nature of development. Economic as well as social development is important for development and happiness of individual, family, and the society.In this research paper, we assess the relationship between leisure time and social development. This research paper is based on secondary sources.
Diagnostic Precision of Immunoglobulin (IgM/IgG) and Rapid Antigen Tests in the Detection of COVID-19 in Port Harcourt, Rivers State
Authors: W Moore-Igwe, Beatrice. , Amadi Kemzi Nosike Elechi- , Ikechi Mike-Ogburia, Moore
Published: February 2024

An urgent diagnostic challenge is presented by the COVID-19 pandemic, particularly in resource-limiting settings. Numerous rapid antigen and antibody (IgM/IgG) tests are frequently used to diagnose COVID-19, but it is still unclear how accurate these tests are. With Real-Time Polymerase Chain Reaction (RT-PCR) serving as the gold standard approach for the detection of SARS-CoV-2. This comparative study was conducted to assess the diagnostic accuracy of the COVID-VIRO® Rapid antigen and COVID-PRESTO® rapid antibody (IgG/IgM) test kits. Nasopharyngeal swabs and capillary blood samples were obtained from 200 subjects suspected of being exposed to COVID-19. RT-PCR was used to detect the presence of SARS-CoV-2 in the nasopharyngeal swab specimens using the Magnetic Induction Cycler platform (MIC), the nasopharyngeal swabs were also assayed for the viral proteins using COVID-VIRO® rapid antigen test kits. IgM/IgG antibodies were detected in capillary blood samples using COVID-PRESTO® Rapid antibody test kits. The MIC qPCR cycler nCov assay's sensitivity and specificity were compared to those of the rapid test kits. Out of 200 samples, RT-PCR detected 90 as positive and 110 as negative. The sensitivity and specificity of the rapid antigen test were 95.5% and 100%, respectively. IgM rapid antibody test sensitivity and specificity were 38.9% and 90%, respectively, while IgG antibody test sensitivity and specificity were 40.7% and 82.6%, respectively. The findings from the investigation indicate that the rapid antigen test kit is more suitable than the rapid antibody (IgG/IgM) test kits since it performed better and had a stronger association with the gold standard RT-PCR. It is also more sensitive, specific, and accurate.

Key words: Coronavirus Disease 2019 (Covid-19), Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2 (SARS-COV-2), Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR), Deoxyribonucleic Acid (DNA), Immunoglobulin (Ig), and Cycle Threshold (Ct)
Sexually Transmitted Infections Among Adolescents: A Current Issue Facing the Health System in Nigeria
Authors: Jibirilla Fatima Mahmood , Peter Victor Omeiza , Imam Amatu Babakura
Published: February 2024

Adolescents, the population between the ages of 10-19 years constitute more than 30 million of the Nigerian total population, yet their special circumstance of being in a stage of transition from childhood to adulthood is been ignored. And even though adolescents have rapid physical, emotional, and intellectual development, they have been found to have a high risk of sexually transmitted infection. Globally about 340 million new cases of STIs such as chlamydia, gonorrhoea, and syphilis occur each year and the majority are seen in people of 25 years and below. Nearly 6000 new cases of Human Immune Deficiency Virus (HIV) are being detected in young people daily, and two-thirds of the World’s youth living with HIV today live in sub-Saharan Africa. This paper will therefore focus on the impact of adolescent sexually transmitted infections (STI) on healthcare service delivery and suggests two policy options to reduce the STI burden among Nigerian adolescents.

Key words: Adolescents, STIs, Healthcare, service delivery, policy.
Leiomyoma of the Sigmoid Colon Causing Sigmo-Sigmoid Intussusception: A Case Report
Authors: Gupta Sumiti , Katyal Rupali , Bishlay Anjali
Published: February 2024

Colonic Leiomyomas are rare benign tumors and constitute 3% of all the GI Leiomyomas and constitute 1% of all GI neoplasms. They are the second most common mesenchymal polyp found in the colon. They are most commonly found in the distal colon and rectum. The classic histologic appearance of colonic leiomyomas are well-circumscribed lesions that arise from the muscularis mucosae and occupy the submucosa. These tumors are usually benign and asymptomatic and if symptomatic they present with abdominal pain, intestinal obstruction, perforation or hemorrhage. Appropriate management of Subepithelial lesions involves making a correct diagnosis and estimating their malignant potential. We describe the case of 16-year-old female who presented with complaints of abdominal pain and passage of stools after every meal. After relevant investigations, i.e, CECT Abdomen-intusussception sigmo-sigmoid colon with mass was diagnosed. Sigmoid colon with mass was removed and sent for histopathology. Using histology and immunohistochemistry it was diagnosed as leiomyoma.
This case highlights the limitations of diagnosing a mass/ polyp only on clinical and radiological findings and also proves that leiomyomas can have various presentations such as mass in colon, sessile or pedunculated colonic polyps.

Key words: Leiomyoma, Sigmoid colon, Gastrointestinal stromal tumor (GIST), Colonic polyp.
A Study of Perception and Efficacy of Clinical Educators About Clinical Education During Clinical Posting (CP) of Physiotherapy Students: A Cross-Sectional Study
Authors: Trivedi Shreya
Published: February 2024

Introduction: In Physiotherapy hands-on and clinical reasoning skill plays important role in quality of services they provide. Clinical postings (CP) are believed crucial in developing such skills under supervision of Clinical Educators. Still there is little information available about conducting and/or evaluating the efficacy of CP. Lacking in efficacy in clinical posting can directly affect the quality of learning in Physiotherapy. So, the need of study arises. Self-efficacy is defined as the self-perceived ability to perform a task. In the current study perception about the roles and responsibilities of a clinical educator and self-efficacy of clinical educators about providing clinical teaching during CP of physiotherapy students was evaluated.
Method: In this cross-sectional study, total 37 participants were included. Participants after providing their consent were asked to fill the Self-Efficacy of Clinical Teachers (SECT) tool. SECT is a self-administered questionaries which is a reliable and valid tool to evaluate efficacy of clinical educators.
Result: Out of total 37 participant 43% 50% and 38% participant found moderately confident for 'Customizing Teaching to Learning needs', 'Teaching Prowess' and 'Impact on Learner's Development’ domains of SECT tool. 43% of clinical educator perceive their role as ‘Only clinician’ and 45.94% participant expressed they received their job objectives which were only about patients’ treatment.
Conclusion: Clinical educators found moderate confidant in providing clinical learning. There were no any inabilities found in clinical educators to provide clinical learning. Still there is a scope of further research in this area.

Key words: Clinical Posting (CP), Clinical educators, Physiotherapy
Combined Effect of Intercostal Stretch Technique and Perioral Stimulation Technique on Respiratory Rate and Saturation of Peripheral Oxygen Among ICU Patients
Authors: Modi Komal S. , Rana Nikhil Kumar
Published: February 2024

Background and objective: Neurological intensive care unit (ICU) is a rapidly developing sub-specialty of neurosciences. Intensive care management includes vigilant nursing care, medical care and physiotherapy, irrespective of their specialty such as neurological ICU, cardiac ICU, or trauma ICU. In this study we have compared intercostal stretch and perioral stimulation in adults on spontaneous mode of ventilation and checked effects on respiratory rate and peripheral oxygen saturation. Since no one has compared these two techniques and also information regarding perioral stimulation technique is limited, so the aim of our study is to compare both these techniques in order to gain a conclusion by observing and comparing the results.
Materials and methods: 30 patients on spontaneous mode of ventilation are included in the study. They are randomly divided into two different groups. Group A: 15 (subjects receiving intercostal stretching) and group B: 15 (subjects receive perioral stimulation)
Result: There was a significant decrease in respiratory rate and also significant improvement in SpO2 (p < 0.001) in ICU patients. Both intercostal stretching well as perioral stimulation is effective in ICU.
Conclusion: The results of the study indicate that intercostal stretching well as perioral stimulation is effective in reducing respiratory rate and improvement in SpO2 ICU patients.

Key words: Intercostal stretching, perioral stimulation, ICU management.
Cytological Aspects of Cervico-Uterine Smears from HIV/HPV HR Coinfected Women Treated with Antiretrovirals
Authors: Manguilla Maryse N Akolbout , Manguilla Maryse N Akolbout , Mouamba Fabien
Published: February 2024

Introduction: Women living with HIV are at high risk of developing persistent HPV-HR infections. This favors the development of precancerous lesions that may progress to cervical cancer. With a view to improving management and taking preventive action against cervical lesions and cervical cancer in women living with HIV, our study aimed to describe cervical abnormalities and establish a relationship between lesion severity and HPV-HR genotypes in HIV/HPV-HR co-infected women.
Methodology: This was a descriptive cross-sectional study conducted at the CTAB from March 2021-December 2022. Of 122 women living with HIV screened HPV HR positive 90 presented for FCU. Cervico-uterine smears were read after Papanicolaou staining by two cytopathologists at the anatomy-cytology-pathology laboratory of the university hospital center. Results were rendered according to the 2014 Bethesda system classification, and data processing was performed using SPSS 25 software.
Results: 90 patients co-infected with HIV/HPV-HR were included, with a mean age of 44.16±10.08 years, ranging from 20 to 70 years. The women in our study were all on triple therapy, and most had a controlled viral load and CD4 count above 200mm3. Cytological abnormalities accounted for 38.9%, with a predominance of atypical squamous cells of undetermined significance (ASCUS) 51.43%, followed by low-grade squamous intraepithelial lesions (LSIL) 37.14% and 11.43% of atypical squamous cells for which a high-grade lesion could not be excluded (ASC-H). Triple therapy had a protective impact in women against progression to precancerous states, although no statistically significant association was observed between cervical lesions and HR-HPV genotypes (p=0.819).
Conclusion: Our study reveals a high proportion of ASCUS lesions in women living with HIV and co-infected with HPV HR. Triple therapy has a protective effect against progression to severe lesions. To this end, screening for precancerous lesions in this population should include diagnosis of the P16 protein by Histoimmuno chemistry.

Key words: FCU, HR- HPV, Women, HIV, ARV, Congo.
Correlation of Serum Ferritin level and Cardio-Pulmonary Endurance in Young Females
Authors: Jain (PT) Priya , Prajapati (PT) Hardini
Published: February 2024

Background: Ferritin is a blood cell protein that holds iron and releases it in controlled intervals. Without enough iron, red blood cells are unable to efficiently supply oxygen. The body’s capacity to use oxygen reflects the cardiopulmonary endurance of an individual. Prevalence of iron deficiency has increased in young females and thus the present study is conducted to find association between serum ferritin levels and VO2max values aiming to improve their functional capacity.
Methods: Ethical clearance and participant consent were taken prior the study. 50 young females aged 18-26 years willingly participated in the study. Their serum ferritin level was measured through laboratory tests and Cardio-pulmonary endurance was measured through VO2max value obtained from Rock Port One Mile Walk Test.
Result: Spearman test of correlation yielded a value of 0.723 which showed highly significant and strongly positive correlation between the two variables.
Conclusion: The present study concludes that reduced serum ferritin levels have a direct impact on reduction of VO2 max values i.e. Cardio-pulmonary endurance of young females.

Keywords: Serum ferritin, VO2max, cardiopulmonary Endurance, one mile Walk test
The Influence of Institutional Ownership, Audit Committee, Independent Commissioner, Auditors Switching on The Integrity of Financial Statement and Audit Quality as a Moderation Variable in Manufactured Companies Listed on The Indonesian Stock Exchange in 2017-2021
Authors: Dachi Vivi Novila , Yahya Idhar , Situmeang Chandra
Published: February 2024

This research aims to determine the influence of institutional ownership, audit committee, independent commissioners, and auditors switching on the integrity of financial reports in consumer goods industrial sector companies listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange. This research also aims to determine whether audit quality can be used as a moderating variable for the relationship between institutional ownership, audit committee, independent commissioner, auditor switching, and financial report integrity.
The research design carried out was causal relationship research with a quantitative approach. The sample in this research was 35 companies in the consumer goods industry sector listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange in 2017-2021. The type of data used in this research is secondary data. The sample research technique uses purposive sampling. The data analysis technique uses multiple linear regression analysis and a residual test for moderating variables.
The results of this study show that partially institutional ownership and auditors switching have a positive and significant effect on the company's financial performance. Meanwhile, the audit committee and independent commissioners do not significantly influence the integrity of financial reports. Other results also show that audit quality can moderate the influence of institutional ownership and change of auditors but cannot significantly moderate the audit committee and independent commissioners on the integrity of financial reports in manufacturing companies in the consumer goods industry listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange.

Keywords: institutional ownership, audit committee, independent commissioner, change of auditor, financial report integrity, audit quality
Distribution, Associated Risks and Sources of Organochlorine Pesticides in Farmland Soils from Ethiope West Area of Delta State, Nigeria
Authors: Omayuli Moses O. , Emakunu Omotekoro S. , Emefe Oghenewairhe
Published: February 2024

rganochlorine pesticides (OCPs) usage provides many advantages for agriculture; however, there are also significant concerns to the environment and public health. Since there is little information available on OCPs' distribution, associated risks and sources in Nigerian farmland soils, this study was carried out. Soil samples were collected from farmlands in ten communities. Samples were extracted with hexane/dichloromethane and cleaned up in a column of silica gel and florisil. The OCPs were measured using a gas chromatograph-mass spectrometry (GC-MS). The ∑20 OCPs levels in the soils varied between 47.5 and 109 ng/g. The OCPs homologues distribution in the soils was in the order of ∑DDTs > ∑Drins > ∑Chlordane > ∑BHCs > ∑Endosulfan. The risks assessment result indicated that there was adverse ecological effect on organisms residing in the soils and there is the likelihood that this effect will be frequently observed. Moreover, there was potential non-carcinogenic and carcinogenic risks for persons exposed to OCPs in these farmland soils. The result of the source identification indicated that historical usage was the main source of OCPs in these farmland soils.

Keywords: Soil, Farmland, OCPs, Non-carcinogenic, Carcinogenic, Ethiope West
Analysis of Child Protection as Victims of Family Exploitation
Authors: Amry Muh. Ardila , Ariefianto A.M. Rido , Edyanto Novi
Published: February 2024

The protection of children must be endeavoured in the various spheres of life and life of the state, society, and family according to the law for the rightful treatment, fairness, and well-being of children protecting children is protecting human beings, and building humanity as a whole. The essence of rational development is Indonesian human development that is entirely noble. Ignoring the protection of children can result in a variety of social problems that impede law enforcement, security, and national development. In this study, the researchers used the method of literature study/ library study. The protection of children is not in difficult and vulnerable circumstances so that it needs to be protected, but enters the wider area of child welfare both socially, economically and culturally and even politically. The right of a child to freedom of expression and access to information constitutes an integral part of the expansion of the rights and protection of the child.

Keywords: children, protection, exploited, family
GENDER-WISE ANALYSIS OF PSYCHOSOCIAL EXPERIENCES OF UNIVERSITY TEACHERS WORKING ONLINE DURING COVID-19
Authors:   Department of Gender and Development Studies, LCWU, Lahore Pakistan, Ejaz Aamna , Riaz Samina ,   Department of Gender and Development Studies, LCWU, Lahore Pakistan, Ikram Kiran ,   Department of Sociology, LCWU
Published: February 2024

In Pakistan, a novel disease COVID-19 was transpired in 2019 that has been affected unexpectedly to everyone in different fields of life. The aim of this research was to explore gender differences in psycho-social challenges of university teachers during COVID-19. Likewise, other major aspects, educational sector had to shift its pedagogy from traditional learning to e-learning. This was a challenging and threatening to human life around the globe especially in the learning community. The main objective of the study is to explore experiences of teachers to develop an understanding of their work life challenges during pandemic, lockdown and online teaching. Considering the research goal, the data has been collected through in-depth interviews under the qualitative research paradigm. Twenty university faculty were interviewed, ten male teachers and ten female teachers from five private and five public institutes respectively. The data was analyzed through thematic analysis under the seven major themes i.e. Work Family conflict, Psychological issues, Social constraints, Technical issues, Uncertainty about Future, Gender roles, & Discipline wise challenges. The findings of the study showed that male and female teachers both faced work pressure and stress in professional lives during COVID. Female teachers in addition with their professional work were performing extra duties regarding household work, with less or in some cases zero domestic help. This study also showed that the common psychological effect of COVID-19 was stressful to meet job demands and accompanying fear of exposure to disease both in male and female teachers. However, fewer ratio of male and female teachers was affected socially, the only trouble was missing out on social gatherings which were put aside due to one’s own safety. Keywords: COVID, Work family conflict, Psychological issues, Social constraints, Technical issues, Gender roles, & Discipline.
Soil Parasites Contamination of Jetties in Rivers State, Nigeria
Authors: C.N. Eze , B.M. Olayiwola
Published: February 2024

The present study evaluated the Soil Parasites Contamination of Onne jetty, Abuloma jetty, Andoni jetty and Bonny jetty in Rivers State, Nigeria. A total of 200 soil samples from jetties within 0-2cm deep were collected in clean polythene using trowel. Soil samples were analysed using magnesium sulphate floatation and modified Baermann technique for the presence of soil parasites (protozoans and helminths). Out of the two hundred (200) sampled soil from the four jetties, one hundred and fifty-six 156 (78.0%) soil were contaminated with parasites. Bonny jetty had the highest soil contamination 46 (92%) followed by Abuloma 42 (84.0%), Onne 38 (76.0%), Andoni had the least soil contamination 30 (60.0%). However, there was no significant difference in the four jetties (P>0.05). Abuloma jetty had the highest parasites contamination 426 (39.48%), followed by Bonny jetty 296 (27.43%), Andoni jetty 194 (17.98%) and Onne jetty with the least parasite contamination 163 (15.11%). Thirteen soil parasites were recovered: Ascaris lumbricoides had the highest prevalence of 300 (27.8%), followed by Hookworm 164 (15.2%), Balantidium coli 152 (14.09%), Entamoeba histolytica 140 (12.97%), Entamoeba coli 100 (9.27%), Schistosoma mansoni 66(6.12%), Fasciola spp 56 (5.19%), Schistosoma japonicum 42 (3.89%), Strongyloides stercoralis 22 (2.04%), Isospora spp. 21 (1.95%), Toxocara spp 8 (0.74%), Trichuris trichiura 6 (0.56%) and Taenia spp 2 (0.19) with the least prevalence. There was no significant difference among the soil parasites recovered in the four jetties. The findings also showed that Ascaris lumbricoides had the highest average abundance and means intensity of 1.5 (75±42.77epg), followed by Hookworm with average abundance and intensity of 0.82 (41±24.69epg)), Taenia spp 0.01 (0.5±0.5) with the least abundance and intensity.
Enhancing Anomaly Detection with Spatial Transform Networks
Authors: Castro Renato , Lazo Cristian
Published: February 2024

Anomaly detection, an essential component of industrial quality control and surveillance, plays a crucial role in identifying deviations from normal patterns. This extended abstract explores a preliminary research focused on enhancing the anomaly detection capabilities of the PaDim architecture—a state-of-the-art solution for anomaly detection on the MVTEC dataset through the integration of Spatial Transform Networks (STNs). The aim is to improve performance, particularly in challenging classes such as "zipper" and "screw," where the PaDim architecture achieves lower metrics of performance. Notably, these challenging scenarios often involve objects in non-fixed positions, making anomaly detection intricate in real-world complex scenarios. Through experimentation involving the integration of a Spatial Transform Network using self-supervised training, the performance of this innovative approach is evaluated and it sheds light on both the strengths and limitations of this integration. Code is available at https://github.com/renatocastro33/AnomalySpatial Transform-Network.
The Role of Native Speaker Peers on Language Learners’ Fear of Negative Evaluation and Language Anxiety
Authors: Yılmaz Tuba , De Jong Ester
Published: February 2024

This study investigated graduate-level international students’ linguistic and learning experiences in classrooms predominated by native English-speaking (NES) students. The central objective was to discern the impact of NES students’ presence on the fear of negative evaluation experienced by international students speaking English as a second language in an American university. A survey was initially administered to 22 graduate-level international students, and five international students, distinguished by heightened levels of anxiety associated with negative evaluation in classrooms primarily dominated by NES students, were interviewed. The interview data were analyzed with domain analysis. The findings elucidated that international students’ fear of negative evaluation depended mainly on instructors’ practices and international students’ perceptions of NES peers’ attitudes. Moreover, the increased fear of negative evaluation adversely impacted their linguistic behaviors and overall engagement with instructional content. The findings implied a need for more inclusive and safe learning environments in graduate schools.
Discrete Element Method Modelling of the Particle Flow in Centrifugal Solar Particle Receiver
Authors: Hicdurmaz Serdar , Buck Reiner , Hoffschmidt Bernhard
Published: February 2024

The centrifugal solar particle receiver (CentRec) is a promising design compared to other particle receiver concepts because it allows for an active adjustment of particle residence time and particle outlet temperature by adjusting the rotational speed of the drum and particle mass flow rate. A Discrete Element Method (DEM) tool is utilized to model the particle flow in CentRec. However, the numerical modeling of the particle flow in large scale receiver is computationally infeasible because of excessive number of particles in the simulation. Thus, in this study, a scale down approach is developed and validated to be used to estimate the particle film characteristics in large scale receivers. The particle velocity profile and film thickness distribution are employed to compare different receiver sizes.