bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Cytohistological Evaluation of Chest wall Nodules: A Series of Rare Entities from a Tertiary Care Centre
Authors: Sajeeb Mondal  , Bidisha Chakraborty  , Madhumita Paul  , Rajashree Pradhan
Published: January 2024

Chest wall is a complex system which provides rigid protection to the vital organs. Many pathologic processessuch as congenital and developmental anomalies, inflammatory and neoplastic lesions involve the chest wall. Dueto the wide spectrum of disease involvement it is quite challenging for the clinicians as well as pathologists for anaccurate diagnosis of these lesions. In many of these cases, FNAC (Fine needle aspiration cytology) is not sufficientfor exact categorization of these lesions for which histopathological evaluation along with special stains and IHC(Immunohistochemistry) plays important role. In the literatures, very few studies of cytohistological evaluation ofchest wall nodules are described. In this case series, we described cytohistological evaluation of four rare entitiesof chest wall. We reported epithelioidhemangioendothelioma, Askin’s tumor, Pilomatricoma and Inflammatorypseudotumor one case each.
Effect of COVID-19 Pandemic on Over the Counter Drugs use and its Associated Factors among Adults of an Urban Slum in Hyderabad: A Cross Sectional Study
Authors: Pidakala Mary Moses  , Nadipena Jhansi  , Maruthi Reddy Mandadi  , Thej Kiran Reddy Dalli  , Hari Krishna B N  , Sumalatha Bangi
Published: January 2024

Background: Over the counter (OTC) drugs are the drugs that are legally allowed to be sold ‘Over the counter’,i.e., without the prescription of a registered medical practitioner. Self-medication represents a global healthcareepidemic.Objectives: To assess the usage of OTC medication among study subjects. To determine the factors associated withuse of OTC medication.Materials and Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted among adults of urban field practice area attachedto department of community medicine, Mamata Academy of Medical Sciences, Hyderabad during the months ofJuly and August 2022. Adults aged 18 years and above, who were willing to participate were interviewed. Simplerandom technique was used for sampling. Data was entered in Microsoft excel and analysed in SPSS version 20.Results: It was found that there was significant increase in the use of OTC drugs from the COVID-19 pandemicas compared to before. Major source of OTC drugs was found to be Medical shops. Most common symptomsfor which self medication was taken were fever and body pains. The most common reason for opting OTC wasmentioned as convenience. Statistically significant association was found between Social class and OTC drugusage (p value 0.001, X2=11.456, OR=7.4) and also between education status of the OTC drug users and checkingexpiry date and reading label (p value 0.000).Conclusion: OTC drugs usage among the study subjects was increased from the COVID-19 pandemic as comparedto before and risky behaviour was found in around half of the subjects.
Effectiveness of ligation of Inter Sphincteric Fistula Tract (LIFT) in the Management of Fistulas in ano in Maharashtra Population: Retrospective Study
Authors: Sampat Tukaram Waghmare
Published: January 2024

Background: Anal fistula is one of the most common ano- rectal problems, resulting in very negative patientexperiences. The objectives of anal fistula treatments are to achieve healing with a low recurrence rate and preserveanal function.Method: 55 adult patients were confirmed to be competent for surgery. USG examination with 7 to 10 MHZtransducer passed into the anal canal, which is carried out with the patient in the left lateral position. Serial radialimages were taken to study the location and position of the fistula. The LIFT procedure was similar to Rojanaskulproposed method. The duration of surgery and healing time were also noted.Results: 48 (87.2%) were as per Parks classification, 5 (9.09%) intersphincteric, 2 (3.63%) suprasphincteric,Classification based on course of fistula – 20 (36.3%) anterior straight, 28 (50.9%) posterior straight, 5 (9.09%) curved,and 2 (3.63%) semi-horse shoe. Classification based on the tract – 50 (90.9%) single tracts, 5 (9.09%) multiple tracts.Conclusion: LIFT technique is simple and safe, with a high rate of healing and no risk of incontinence.
Prevalence of Distress among Diagnosed Type 2 Diabetics Residing in Rural and Urban Areas of District Amritsar: A Cross-Sectional Study
Authors: Navpreet Kaur  , Sanjeev Mahajan  , Preeti Padda  , Vineet Bal  , Shyam Sundar Deepti  , Kompal
Published: January 2024

Background: Patients with diabetes face psychological issues which may be part of the spectrum of diseaseexperience, distinct from depression, which hinder glycemic control. Therefore, this study was planned todetermine the prevalence of diabetes related distress, and its association with socio-demographic variables,treatment status, and glycemic control in adults with type 2 diabetes.Materials and Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted among diagnosed type 2 Diabetic patientsresiding in urban and rural field practice area of Government Medical College, Amritsar. Data was collected forperiod of one year. Pre-tested, validated questionnaire Diabetes Distress Screening Scale 17 (DDS17) was used.Quantitative and Qualitative variables were compared using t- test and Chi-square test respectively. P value <0.05was considered to be statistically significant.Results: Overall, 18% of study participants were found to be distressed. Distress was slightly higher among urbanstudy participants (21%) in comparison to rural study participants (15%) but this difference was not statisticallysignificant. Significantly higher distress levels were observed among study participants who reported inadequatetreatment, uncontrolled glycemic status and complications due to diabetes.Conclusions: Diabetes related distress is associated with treatment status, glycemic status and complications dueto diabetes. There is need to manage diabetes well and achieve glycemic control in all patients to reduce level ofdistress among them.
Assessment of Skills of Health Care Professionals Posted in Labour Room and Maternity OTs Based on OSCE (Objective Structured Clinical Examination) Using LaQshya Guidelines
Authors: Chandra Gopal Dogne  , Shailesh Rai  , Nalini Dogne  , Sana Afrin  , Deepa Raghunath  , Salil Sakalle
Published: January 2024

Background: Present study attempts to assess the skills of staff including Doctors and nurses posted in labourroom and maternity OTs based on OSCE (Objective Structured Clinical Examination) as mentioned in LaQshyaguidelines in selected areas of Indore and Ujjain district (M.P) regarding the management of normal labour, theactive management of third stage of labour, Newborn Resuscitation, management of PPH due to atonic uterus andmanagement of eclampsia. Even in these parameters many sub-parameters were studied.Materials and Methods: Pre designed semi structured Observation checklist for Health care providers regardingskill assessment of the staff based on OSCE guideline was used to assess Health care providers including Doctors,Staff nurses/ANMs, who are providing MCH services in LR (Labour room) and maternity OT of the selectedhospitals of Indore and Ujjain district.Results: Most of the manoeuvres were better performed by staff nurses posted in CHCs rather than those postedin PHCs. Breathing assessment of baby was lacking among staff nurses of both CHCs and PHCs and needed to betackled with by a reorientation training of paramedical staff in critical care. Decision to transfer (is usually afterConsultation with the in charge, hence it is usually the Medical officers prerogative) and bimanual compression/aortic compression/condom tamponade to control bleeding was done exclusively by MOs.Conclusion: OSCE helped to assess the skills of the staff of maternity wing in a comprehensive manner and waswell appreciated by the staff. Such OSCE modules should be developed and regularly used and updated to assessthe clinical skill of the staff in the maternity wing of any health centre or hospital.
Evaluating Spectrum of Epithelial Cell Abnormalities in Cervical Cytology Smears with a Focus on Atypical Squamous Cells of Undetermined Significance (ASCUS): A Study in Eastern India
Authors: Pratyusha Bhattacharjee  , Partha Pratim Sinha Roy  , Riya Das  , Saumik Chakraborty
Published: January 2024

Background: Cervical cancer being one of the major causes of death in women living in developing countries likeIndia, this study evaluates the spectrum of epithelial cell abnormality while primarily focusing on the prevalenceof ASCUS and their correlation with predisposing factors.Materials and Methods: Descriptive type of study was conducted over 456 patients. Patients underwent perspeculum examination followed by cervical smear examination. Cervical lesions were categorized according toRevised Bethesda system, 2014.HPV detection & sequencing was done as required.Results and conclusion: ASCUS was most prevalent in the sexually active age group (7.01%). The incidence ofintraepithelial lesions among multiparous women was high (50.8%). Early coital age, smoking, poor economicconditions, multiple sexual partners, contraceptive usage and HPV infection were associated with higher chancesof squamous cell abnormality.Cervicitis, cervical erosion, and hypertrophic cervix need careful investigation for the presence of ASCUS due toits high prevalence in sexually active females in Eastern India. Henceforth, addressing these factors and spreadingawareness about early diagnosis, necessary treatment, HPV vaccination along with the maintenance of propersexual and menstrual hygiene becomes a cornerstone in the reduction of the overall burden of atypical cervicalcytology and finally, cervical cancer.
Supporting schools’ and teachers’ use of assessment to inform learning of all students
Authors: Schwantner Ursula , Maghnouj Soumaya
Published: January 2024

Issue 5 of the series Using assessment data in education policy and practice: Examples from the Asia-Pacific documents 4 case studies of promising and effective policies or practices on how education systems can better support teachers and schools in effectively integrating assessment practices in the teaching and learning process, to identify and meaningfully address every learner’s needs. In particular, the case studies show how different tools, approaches and policies help promote and reinforce the use of assessment to support more learner-centred and differentiated approaches to teaching and learning.
الأساليب التربوية للوقاية من الفساد الأخلاقي في الإسلام.
Authors: Abdullah Amur Saif al Mamari
Published: January 2024

هدفت الدراسة إلى الحث على حماية المجتمع وأفراده من الفساد الأخلاقي، واتخاذ الوسائل التي تبعده عن الكذب والغش، والغدر، والخيانة والاحتكار، وأكل الحرام، واستغلال أزمات الناس، والتحلي بالقيم الجامعة لخصال الخير. وكذلك هدفت إلى الحث على التحلي بمكارم الصبر، والعفو، والصفح، وأن يكظم غيظه، ويعفو عمن ظلمه، ويعطي من حرمه ويحسن إلى من أساء إليه، وأن ينشر السلام في مجتمعه ، والذي هو غاية إنسانية نبيلة وقضية راسخة في الفكر الإسلامي، فالإسلام دين السلام، وربنا جل وعلا هو السلام، ونبينا صلى الله عليه وسلم نبي السلام، وتحية المسلمين في الدنيا والآخرة، السلام والجنة هي دار السلام، وتحية أهل الجنة في الجنة السلام.وقد قسمت الدراسة إلى مبحثين، كل مبحث يضم عددًا من المطالب، المبحث الأول بعنوان: الأوامر المطلوب التحلي بها، والمبحث الثاني بعنوان: النهي عن الأخلاق الذميمة.وتوصلت الدراسة إلى مجموعة من التوصيات أهمها: • أن يسعى المسلم لكي: يحقق السلام مع نفسه، وينشر السلام في مجتمعه، وفي العالم أجمع، فالسلام النفسي يجعل الإنسان يعيش في جو من السكينة والطمأنينة، ومحبة الخير للغير، وسلامة الصدر، فلا يحقد، ولا يحسد، ولا يغش ولا يخون وتراه مفتاحًا للخير، مغلاقًا للشر.• تحقيق السلام العالمي مطلب إنساني ووطني وضرورة حضارية راسخة، وأصل ثابت عمق الإسلام جذوره في نفوس الناس، والحرص على تحقيق الأمن والأمان، والحفاظ على الأوطان. السلام الحق يقتضي حسن التعايش والتكافل والتراحم؛ لتنعم معًا بالسلام والأمن والأمان.
A Comparative analysis of the [First written constitution] Charter of Medina and the Magna Carta
Authors: Owais Anwer  , Muhammad IShaq Alam
Published: January 2024

The Charter of Madinah is not the world's first written constitution, it has the highest covenant and constitutional characteristics in terms of its content and meaning. The covenant is a distinct constitution through the prism of the Quran and Sunnah. In the light of this constitution not only Ansar and Muhajirin but Jews and other minorities can also live in Madinah. The Charter of Madinah carries all the fundamental features that an ideal constitution should have. According to the treaty, Madinah was considered the 1st Islamic estate and accepted by all the tribes of Jews and minorities in the premises of Madinah. In the constitution, the rights of Muslims were mentioned, and all minorities will be protected, and all participating parties in this treaty were required to take care of the rights of each other and pay their obligations. Some historians reported that the Magna Carta was the first international treaty or constitution. It was assigned in 1215 during the era of King John-I of England. In this article, a comparative analysis has been made between both Constitutions. And the preference will be considered.
Academic Curriculum of Universities and Madrasas in perspective of Islam and modern era
Authors: Abzahir Khan  , Muhammad Ayub  Anwar  , Huma Gul
Published: January 2024

Education plays a key role in every society. The educational institutions make societies and learn culture and value to every person of the society. When education is strong in a country the nation will be strong. The society uses school as its agent of socialization. The system of education then devices curriculum to provide desirable experiences. The curriculum reflects an educational system of a country so curriculum is directly related to culture, value and civilization of every country and society. Islam has a clear and comprehensive idea about the curriculum. When the British took over in the sub-continent they establish new institutions in the education arena and turned English as a medium of instruction in lieu of persion language.in the face of such circumstances the Muslims scholar realized to set up a purely Islamic Madrasa in Deoband in order to safeguard the religious entity of the Muslims and some Muslims leaders laid the the foundation of Aligarh college so that the economic plight of Muslims could be ameliorated.

A dualism in our education system took here which resulted in our educational and philosophical dispersion. It is, therefore, the need of the hour to revisit the educational curriculum of all the universities and religious institutions (Madares) and to set a third educational model.                                                                               I write the main theme about the about the curriculum of our universities and madares in the perspective of Islamic view and its importance and contemporary era.
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Authors: Ayman Mohammed abd alhy al btoosh
Published: January 2024

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ANALISIS BREAK EVEN POINT BERDASARKAN PENDAPATAN PENJUALAN PADA PT. CIPTA GIRI SENTOSA (STUDI KASUS PERUSAHAAN CIPTA GIRI SENTOSA PADA TAHUN 2023)
Authors: Nurhidayah Eka , Kirono Indro
Published: January 2024

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menganalisis Break Even Point berdasarkan data kondisi pendapatan pada PT. Cipta Giri Sentosa.Pendapatan dari perusahaan jasa PT.Cipta Giri Sentosa ini didapat dari kerjasama antara berbagai pihak Indomaret yang ada di wilayah Gresik.Pendapatan yang didapat apabila jarak pengantaran produk dengan lokasi perusahaan dekat maka perusahaan akan laba,kemudian sebaliknya jika lokasi pembelian jauh dari perusahaan,maka perusahaan akan mendapat rugi.Apabila tidak dilakukan analisis ini maka perusahaan bisa jadi bangkrut. Metode penelitian ini menggunakan deskriptif kualitatif yang bertujuan untuk memberikan representasi mengenai kondisi perusahaan yang dilakukan dengan kegiatan observasi, dokumentasi dan wawancara.Dari hasil penelitian,data pendapatan yang mengalami kerugian didapat bahwa pada tanggal 1-10 Januari 2023 sebesar –Rp.14.850,tanggal 11-14 januari 2023 sebesar –Rp.5.600 dan pada 15 Januari- 13 Februari 2023 sebesar  -Rp.1.816.800.Oleh karenanya,transaksi penjualan yang lokasinya jauh darii perusahaan periode berikutnya sementara ditolak karena masih belum menemukan titik terang dari permasalahan tersebut.Oleh karenanya diperlukan analisis Break Even Point dalam memecahkan masalah ini dengan melakukan persyaratan minimal pembelian.
DAMPAK KEPEMILIKAN ASING DAN KEPEMILIKAN LOKAL TERHADAP HARGA SAHAM PERUSAHAAN
Authors: Mj Ermad , Umar Zulkifli , Rusnaidi Rusnaidi , Anam Budi Safatul , Purnamasari Desy
Published: January 2024

Tujuan penelitian ini untuk menguji kepemilikan asing dan kepemilikan lokal apakah dapat meningkatkan harga saham perusahaan. Populasi dalam penelitian ini adalah perusahaan yang terdaftar di Bursa Efek Indoensia (BEI) tahun 2021 s.d 2022 yang telah memenuhi kriteria berjumlah 1.167 perusahaan. Sampel akhir berjumlah 298 perusahaan yang diambil dengan teknik Slovin dan dengan teknik random acak sederhana. Data yang pakai adalah data sekunder berupa publikasi PT. Kustodian Sentral Efek Indonesia (KSEI) berupa data kepemilikan asing, kepemilikan lokal dan harga saham penutupan. Kepemilikan asing diproksikan dengan indikator kepemilikan asing yang dimiliki oleh corporate dan individu. Kepemilikan lokal juga diproksikan dengan indikator kepemilikan lokal yang dimiliki oleh corporate dan individu. Data diolah dengan regresi menggunakan SmartPLS. Hasil penelitian ini menemukan bahwa kepemilikan asing tidak berpengaruh terhadap harga saham. Kepemilikan lokal berpengaruh menurunkan harga saham perusahaan.Kata Kunci: Harga saham; kepemilikan asing, kepemilikan lokal.
ANALISIS PERSISTENSI LABA PERUSAHAAN PADA PERUSAHAAN YANG TERDAFTAR DI JAKARTA ISLAMIC INDEX (JII)
Authors: Hayati Husna
Published: January 2024

Laba merupakan salah satu informasi yang menjadi perhatian utama dari para pengguna informasi keuangan Perusahaan. Laba yang dihasilkan oleh Perusahaan mengandung informasi yang berarti jika informasi yang terkandung di dalamnya adalah informasi yang akurat dan mampu menjadi bahan melakukan prediksi di masa yang akan datang. Salah satu informasi yang diharapkan menjadi pedoman mengenai keuangan Perusahaan adalah persistensi laba. Laba yang persisten menunjukkan kondisi keuangan Perusahaan yang lebih stabil. Ada banyak hal yang mempengaruhi persistensi laba ini seperti Tingkat hutang dan arus kas operasi Perusahaan. Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah untuk melakukan analisis terhadap factor-faktor tersebut. Metode penelitian yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah kuantitatif deskriptif. Populasi yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah Perusahaan yang masuk dalam Jakarta Islamic Index (JII). Metode pemilihan sampel yang digunakan adalah purposive sampling dengan kriteria, Perusahaan consumer goods yang masuk dalam daftar JII selama 3 tahun berturut-turut dan melakukan publikasi laporan keuangan selama periode 2020-2023. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa persistensi laba dipengaruhi secara negatif oleh factor Tingkat utang. Sementara itu Tingkat arus kas operasi tidak memberikan pengaruh pada persistensi laba.Kata Kunci: Arus kas operasi, Hutang, Persistensi Laba.
PENGARUH PENGETAHUAN KEWIARAUSAHAAN, MOTIF BERPRESTASI DAN KEMANDIRIAN PRIBADI TERHADAP PERILAKU BERWIRAUSAHA PADA PEDAGANG ROTI BAKAR DI KOTA BANDA ACEH
Authors: Bachtiar Fandi , Azmi Ulil
Published: January 2024

Tujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui pengaruh pengetahuan kewirausahaan, motif berprestasi dan kemandirian pribadi terhadap perilaku usaha pedagang roti bakar di kota Banda Aceh. Sampel dalam penelitian ini sebanyak 73 orang dari seluruh total populasi. Pengumpulan data menggunakan kuesioner, dan di analisa secara kualitatif dan kuantitatif. Analisis data untuk melihat pengaruh variabel terikat dengan variabel bebas menggunakan analisis persamaan regresi berganda. Uji hipotesis menggunakan uji statistik t-test, dengan bantuan program komputer program SPSS V.20 For Windows, yang bertujuan untuk mengetahui pengaruh variabel x terhadap y. Hasil penelitian diketahui bahwa hubungan antara faktor pengetahuan kewirausahaan,motif berprestasi dan kemandirian pribadi (X1-X3) dengan perilaku kewirausahaan pedagang roti bakar (Y) dapat diketahui dari harga koefesien korelasi. Berdasarkan hasil analisis data diperoleh koefesien korelasi atau R sebesar 0,793. Keberartian dari koefesien korelasi tersebut dapat diuji dengan menggunakan uji-t. Berdasarkan hasil uji-t ketiga variabel independent berpengaruh terhadap perilaku kewirausahaan pedagang roti bakar yaitu variabel pengetahuan kewirausahaan (X1) (t = 2,189), motif berprestasi (X2) (t = 2,516) dan kemandirian pribadi (X3) (t = 2,738) dimana nilai thitung dari masing-masing variabel tersebut tersebut lebih besar dari ttabel (1,994).
ANALISIS JALUR DETERMINAN HARGA SAHAM MELALUI LIKUIDITAS DAN PROFITABILITAS PADA PERUSAHAAN FARMASI DI INDONESIA
Authors: Syafruddin Syafruddin , Hardinandar Fajrin , Amelia Rizky , Akbar Muhammad
Published: January 2024

Sejak tahun 2016 – 2022, pertumbuhan hutan lancer perusahaan farmasi di Indonesia cenderung meningkat. Sementara itu penigkatan harga saham tidak begitu mengalami perusahan yang cukup besar. Penelitian ini mencoba untuk menelusuri bagaimana pengaruh dari faktor-faktor likuditas dan profitabilitas terhadap harga saham. Penelitian ini menggunakan model analisis jalur dan didapatkan hasil bahwa terdapart pengaruh yang signifikan antara likuiditas dan profitabilitas terhadap harga saham perusahaan farmasi di Indonesia. Current Ratio dan Cash Ratio berpengaruh negatif terhadap harga saham melalui Earnings per Share (EPS). EPS memiliki pengaruh positif terhadap harga saham, sementara Net Profit Margin (NPM) memiliki pengaruh negatif. Hanya Cash Ratio, EPS, dan konstanta yang signifikan secara statistik.
Reparación Integral a la Víctima en el Procedimiento del Régimen Semiabierto: ¿Necesidad De Su Reconocimiento?
Authors: Arias Varela Erik Darío , Terán Suárez José Luis
Published: January 2024

El presente estudio titulado “Reparación Integral a la Víctima en el Procedimiento del Régimen Semiabierto: ¿Necesidad De Su Reconocimiento?” presenta los resultados de una Investigación en la cual se ha realizado un análisis profundo a la reparación integral a la víctima en el contexto del procedimiento del régimen semiabierto en el sistema penal ecuatoriano. Se parte de la relevancia actual de los procesos del beneficio penitenciario del régimen semiabierto y de los requisitos que este exige para ser avalado ante la ley. Para el desarrollo investigativo se tuvieron en consideración los aportes documentales bibliográficos respecto a las variables, a través de una metodología cualitativa que responde a un método jurídico dogmático, que será analizado desde una perspectiva hermenéutica. Como resultado más relevante se presenta que la reparación integral a la víctima, en el contexto del procedimiento del régimen semiabierto, es de vital importancia para lograr una justicia más completa y satisfactoria. Los resultados del estudio demuestran que la incidencia de la reparación integral como parte esencial para el establecimiento del régimen semiabierto puede contribuir a la rehabilitación total de las víctimas, asegurando el cumplimiento de los dictámenes que restituyan el daño causado a la persona.
Informe de Caso: Fascitis Nodular
Authors: Jiménez Pérez Pablo Andres , Flores Salazar Berenisse Trinidad , Novoa Mero Jhon Erick , Flores Posligua Gema Lisbeth , Garcia Zambrano Danny Xavier , Moreira Moreira Marcos Geovanny
Published: January 2024

La fascitis proliferativa (FP) junto a la miositis proliferativa (MP) y la fascitis nodular (FN), pertenece a un grupo de proliferaciones miofibroblásticas pseudosarcomatosas. La FP y la MP son lesiones benignas poco comunes en tejidos blandos, con buen pronóstico mediante exéresis completa. Sin embargo, la FP puede confundirse con sarcoma debido a su rápido crecimiento y características histológicas peculiares. Este caso se trató de un hombre de 52 años consultó por una masa en el tercer dedo de la mano derecha, limitando la funcionalidad. Tras varios meses de evolución, el cuadro se volvió incapacitante. El examen físico reveló una masa eritematosa con dolor y limitación de movimiento. Los análisis de laboratorio mostraron resultados pertinentes. La radiografía y la tomografía axial computarizada confirmaron la lesión. La biopsia histopatológica reveló FP, llevando a la decisión de amputación quirúrgica del tercer dedo y metacarpiano. La FP, descrita por Chung y Enzinger en 1975, se clasifica como proliferación subcutánea en el grupo de proliferaciones miofibroblásticas benignas. Afecta comúnmente a adultos de 40 a 70 años, siendo autolimitada en adultos, pero persistente en casos pediátricos. En el caso presentado, la PF se localizó en el tercer dedo, rara para adultos, y su rápido crecimiento generó la necesidad de intervención quirúrgica. La histopatología, crucial para el diagnóstico, mostró miofibroblastos ganglionares característicos de FP. Aunque la escisión quirúrgica es el tratamiento estándar, casos de involución tras biopsia indican posibles enfoques conservadores.
Schubert and Our Time: Problems of Interpretation of the Composers' Piano Works
Authors: Gamaley Anastasia Alexandrovna
Published: January 2024

This article examines the problems of interpreting the piano work of Franz Schubert using the example of his following works: Sonata in B flat major D960, the Wanderer Fantasy in C major, op. 15, Impromptu op.90 and op.142. The author gives a detailed analysis of the works and raises questions about the difficulties of performing these works, offering solutions, and examines recordings of performances by famous musicians – S. Richter, M. Yudina, L. Oborin, M. Voskresensky, A. Lyubimov, exploring and comparing their interpretations.
Ecological conditions of Javan langur (Trachypithecus auratus É. Geoffroy Saint-Hilaire, 1812) in Sokokembang Forest (Central Java, Indonesia) through distribution and food preferences
Authors: Putra Yusuf Maulana , Nayasilana Ike Nurjuita , Agustina Ana , Setiawan Arif
Published: January 2024

Javan langur (Trachypithecus auratus) is endemic to Java Island with vulnerable conservation status according to IUCN. The study aimed to determine the distribution and food preferences of Javan langurs in Sokokembang Forest as part of understanding ecological conditions. The research used strip transect and concentration count methods, sampling the distribution of food using accidental sampling and recording data on the utilization of food plants with rapid assessment. The results showed that the types of food consumed by javan langurs were 14 types of plants, which were scattered at 6 points on five transect lines. The percentage of preferred plants was (Pangium edule) 29.4%, (Artocarpus elasticus) 17.6%, (Dysoxylum excelsum) 11.8%, (Pometia pinnata) 8.8%, (Cinnamomum iners) 5.9%, and others 2.9%. The average vertical space utilization of javan langurs during feeding activities was 17.3 m (stratum C) with a percentage of 70.6%. The percentage of tree crown space usage pattern of javan langur in CII (36.1%), CI (19.4%), BII (13.9%), AI (11.1%) BII, and CIII (8.3%), AII (2.8%). Food type and tree crown space are important parts of the presence of Javan langurs in Sokokembang.
A Numerical Comparison of 2D and 3D CFD Modelling for Contraction and Expansion Geometries with an Emphasis on Solid Particles Erosion
Authors: Faical Baghdadi  , Meftah Hrairi  , Waqar Asraar
Published: January 2024

In this study, erosion patterns and magnitude are compared between the outputs of 2D and 3D CFD models in contraction and expansion geometries. ANSYS Fluent software was used to model a circular cross-section geometry with a contraction and the results were compared to published experimental data. The simulation findings showed that there is good agreement between the 2D and 3D CFD models and the experimental data in terms of fluid flow properties such as velocity profiles and magnitude. It also demonstrated that the 2D and 3D CFD models' representations of erosion patterns and magnitudes are equivalent. The 3D CFD simulations were able to provide more information than the 2D CFD simulations, particularly in terms of erosion distribution over the entire geometry.
Thermogravitational Convection in a Controlled Rotating Darcy-Brinkman Nanofluids Layer Saturated in an Anisotropic Porous Medium Subjected to Internal Heat Source
Authors: Izzati Khalidah Khalid  , Nor Fadzillah Mohd Mokhtar  , Nurul Hafizah Zainal Abidin
Published: January 2024

Thermogravitational convection in a controlled rotating Darcy-Brinkman nanofluids layer saturated in an anisotropic porous medium heated from below is Thermogravitational convection in a controlled rotating Darcy-Brinkman nanofluids layer saturated in an anisotropic porous medium heated from below is investigated. The presence of a uniformly distributed internal heat source and considers the Brinkman model for different boundary conditions: rigid-rigid, free-free, and lower-rigid and upper-free are considered. The effect of a control strategy involving sensors located at the top plate and actuators positioned at the bottom plate of the nanofluids layer is analysed. Linear stability analysis based on normal mode technique is employed. The resulting eigenvalue problem is solved numerically using the Galerkin method implemented with Maple software. The model used for the nanofluids associates with the mechanisms of Brownian motion and thermophoresis. The influences of the internal heat source strength, mechanical anisotropy parameter, modified diffusivity ratio, nanoparticles concentration Darcy-Rayleigh number and nanofluids Lewis number are found to advance the onset of convection. Conversely, the Darcy number, thermal anisotropy parameter, porosity, rotation, and controller effects are observed to slow down the process of convective instability.investigated. The presence of a uniformly distributed internal heat source and considers the Brinkman model for different boundary conditions: rigid-rigid, free-free, and lower-rigid and upper-free are considered. The effect of a control strategy involving sensors located at the top plate and actuators positioned at the bottom plate of the nanofluids layer is analysed. Linear stability analysis based on normal mode technique is employed. The resulting eigenvalue problem is solved numerically using the Galerkin method implemented with Maple software. The model used for the nanofluids associates with the mechanisms of Brownian motion and thermophoresis. The influences of the internal heat source strength, mechanical anisotropy parameter, modified diffusivity ratio, nanoparticles concentration Darcy-Rayleigh number and nanofluids Lewis number are found to advance the onset of convection. Conversely, the Darcy number, thermal anisotropy parameter, porosity, rotation, and controller effects are observed to slow down the process of convective instability.
On the Duality of Unsteady MHD Al2O3-Cu/Water Hybrid Nanofluid Flow over a Stretching/Shrinking Curved Surface with Newtonian Heating
Authors: Nur Syazana Anuar  , Nurul Liyana Abdul Ghani  , Nurul Adilah Liyana Aladdin  , Ioan Pop
Published: January 2024

The notable progress in contemporary engineering technology has prompted a greater emphasis on curved surfaces, due to their wide-ranging utilization in transportation, industrial domains, and electronics. However, additional research is necessary to broaden the scope of applications involving curved surfaces. This study explores the unsteady magnetohydrodynamic (MHD) Copper-Alumina/water hybrid nanofluid flow through a permeable curved stretching/shrinking surface with Newtonian heating applied. Due to the curved nature of the geometry, the present problem is modeled using curvilinear coordinates. The addition of Newtonian heating is due to its vital role in the cooling and heating process for industrial purposes. The partial differential equations (PDEs) of the fluid flow will be reduced through a similarity transformation to ordinary differential equations (ODEs). A numerical solution is obtained by resolving the equations of continuity, momentum, and energy using the bvp4c solver in MATLAB. Furthermore, a comprehensive graphical analysis is conducted to examine the impacts of various physical parameters on the velocity and temperature profiles as well as Local Nusselt number and skin friction. These include the parameters on suction, magnetic, Newtonian heating, nanoparticle volume fraction, and stretch/shrink parameters. By systematically varying these parameters, a dual solution was noticed on the graphs while observing their influence on the flow and heat transfer characteristics. The results show that the range of solutions has expanded with an increase in copper volume fraction and magnetic parameters. A shrinking sheet exhibits greater skin friction when the value of copper and magnetic parameters is increased. In the meantime, the stretching sheet portrayed an opposite trend. The local Nusselt number is enhanced with the strengthened magnetic values and Newtonian heating parameters. Besides, the presence of suction is also responsible for a noteworthy decrease in the rate of heat transfer.
Morbidity and mortality patterns among patients in a tertiary hospital, South-west, Nigeria: a five-year retrospective study
Authors: Ahmed Kayode AbdulMumin , Ojo Omobola Yetunde , Salam Abiodun Rasheed , Quadri Waliyi , Okoro Sulaeman Akanji , Ajewole Gbemiga Adekunle
Published: January 2024

Objectives: Morbidity and mortality statistics are essential tools for assessing population health status as well as effective elements to adapt to the changing epidemiological trends. This study aimed to assess the morbidity and mortality pattern in the facility while also looking into the patterns of presentation at the facility.
Methods: A hospital-based descriptive cross-sectional study was employed, involving the review of patient’s medical records from January 2016 to December 2020. The data were analyzed using SPSS version 24.0. Descriptive statistics such as frequency distribution, percentages and central tendencies were used. The level of significance was set at 0.05.
Results: A total of 2,809 patient records were scrutinized from January 2016 to December 2020. The mean age of the respondents was 27±20.5 years, the majority were urban dwellers (91.4%) and males were predominant (55.7%). Infectious and parasitic diseases were found to have the highest prevalence among the respondents (44.1%). Diseases of the respiratory system and the circulatory system had a prevalence of 14.9% and 4.2% respectively. The mortality rate among the respondents was 3.6%.
Conclusion: The morbidity pattern in this facility was largely dominated by infectious and parasitic diseases thus showing that communicable diseases such as Malaria, HIV/AIDS, and tuberculosis are still prevalent in Nigeria with a high burden on the health system. There is an urgent need to strengthen disease prevention measures across all levels of Health care to stem this tide.
Prevalence and Associated Risk Factors of Cervical Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Infection among Women in Northcentral Nigeria: A cross-sectional study
Authors: Zakka Abigail , Ayolabi Christianah , Olusola Babatunde , Egwuatu Tenny
Published: January 2024

Objective: This study aimed to determine the prevalence of cervical HPV infections and its associated socio-demographic risk factors among women attending selected hospitals in some parts of Northcentral Nigeria.
Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted among 250 women attending the cervical screening units of three tertiary health facilities. The screening for some participants was based on referral following a risk assessment by healthcare staff. Information about the socio-demographic/risk factors was obtained through structured questionnaires, while HPV DNA was detected from the cervical swab samples collected using Nested PCR.  Socio-economic characteristics and factors were analyzed using frequency and percentages while categorical variables were analyzed using chi-square. P < 0.05 was statistically significant.
Results: The prevalence of HPV infection in this study was 35.6%. Women who participated were between the ages of 20 and 70. The results obtained showed a high prevalence of HPV among women within the age range of 30 – 39 years (17.6%). Demographic data and risk factors such as age range 30 – 39 years (p=0.001; r=0.56), coital age of 15 - 19 years (p=0.004; r= 0.62), use of contraceptives (p=0.002; r=0.54), history of STI (p=0.035; r= 0.47), age at first pregnancy (p= 0.002; r= 0.53), pre-menopausal age (p=0.019, r= 0.51) and multiparity (p=0.033; r=0.49) were found to have a significant association with HPV infection.
Conclusion: The HPV prevalence observed shows increased virus transmission in Northcentral Nigeria. Hence, a need to employ early diagnoses, treatment, and vaccination to avert an upsurge in cervical cancer cases in Northcentral Nigeria.
Fertility among Northern Nigeria women and associated factors: Negative binomial regression model approach
Authors: Oritogun Kolawole , Oyewole Olufemi , Daniel Olusoji
Published: January 2024

Objective:  The 2020 sustainable development progress report shows that human population growth is a critical barrier to achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDG). There are very few studies on determinants of fertility particularly looking at the northern part of Nigeria that has a relatively high fertility level compared with the southern part of the country. This study therefore is aimed at identifying the factors associated with fertility among women in northern Nigeria.
Methods: The data for this study was from the Nigeria Demographic and Health Survey (NDHS) 2018. The number of children ever born by women aged 15 – 49 years and other variables who lived in Northern Nigeria were extracted and analyzed using Negative Binomial Regression, where the level of significance was 0.05. 
Results: There were variations in factors associated with fertility among the geopolitical zones in Nigeria. Age of the respondents, sex of household head, wealth index, religion, ethnicity, use of family planning (FP) method, and child death experience were among the factors associated with fertility. Women with no/lower education, early marriage, being Muslim and Hausa/Fulani ethnic background experienced high fertility (p<0.05).
Conclusion: Attention to the factors mentioned above and intervention programmes designed to reduce fertility are indispensable. Education of female children should be given extra attention as this will empower them to be more informed. Hence, achieving SDGs will become a reality.
Ameliorative Effects of FMRFamide on 3,4-Methylenedioxyl-Methamphetamine /Tramadol-Induced Neurodegeneration in the Hippocampus
Authors: Ogunbiyi Olubunmi , Adeniji Kehinde , Arietarhire Leviticus , Okwute Patrick , Abaneme Daniel , Enya Joseph , Soremekun Oladimeji , Mofolorunso Adekunle , Soyinka Oluwatosin , Adelodun Stephen , Olatunji Sunday , Afolabi Toluwanimi , Ajibade Testimony , Obaoye Afoluwajuwonlo , Dada Moyosoluwa , Owolabi Joshua , Olanrewaju John
Published: January 2024

Objective: Tramadol and 3,4-methylenedioxy-methamphetamine (MDMA) use over an extended period is linked to deficits in memory encoding and retrieval. We aimed to determine the neurotoxic effects of co-administration of MDMA and tramadol (TRAM) on hippocampal function and investigate the potential of FMRFamide in attenuating resulting alterations in the Wistar rat model.
Methods: Thirty adult male Wistar rats were grouped into six (n=5):  Control, FMRFamide, TRAM, MDMA, TRAM+MDMA, and TRAM + MDMA + FMRFamide groups. The opiates were administered orally at 20mg/kg each, while 2mg/kg of FMRFamide was administered intraperitoneally for 12 days using normal saline as a vehicle.  The Barnes and Morris water mazes were used to evaluate spatial learning and memory functions, followed by H&E staining, and immunohistochemical staining for glial fibrillary acid protein (GFAP).
Results: The opiates significantly increased total latencies in the Barnes Maze test, indicating that short- and long-term memory functions were impaired. Also, high levels of escape latency were observed following MDMA administration, suggesting that MDMA reduced the spatial navigation ability of the animals. These discrepancies were noticeably extreme in animals that received co-administration of opiates. However, FMRFamide showed significant potential in attenuating the damage induced by opiates, thus repairing and restoring memory formation and retention functions.
Conclusion: FMRFamide may attenuate the Tramadol- and MDMA-mediated memory dysfunction by enhancing cholinergic and glutaminergic synthesis and transporting and restoring exploratory and navigational abilities in the hippocampus of male Wistar rats.
Exploring Holiday Market Anomaly: Evidence from International security Indexes
Authors: Enow Samuel Tabot
Published: January 2024

Research on financial market anomalies has always been a subject of fascination for researchers and investors alike. Over the years, numerous anomalies and patterns have been identified, one of which was the holiday market anomaly which refers to the recurring and abnormal behavior observed in the stock markets during the holiday season. It is a phenomenon that has captured the attention of scholars and investors due to its potential implications for investment strategies and market efficiency. The aim of this study was to ascertain or rebuff the concept using the most recent data. Accordingly, a t-test statistics was used to analyze data from a sample of six financial markets from June 12, 2018, to June 12, 2023. The findings revealed no evidence of the existence of the holiday market anomaly, at least for the most recent 5 years. A possible reason for the extinction may have been the introduction of new financial products and the spread of numerous investment strategies. Hence, long-term investors are encouraged to prioritize fundamental analysis and a disciplined investment approach, recognizing the limitations and potential risks associated with trading based on the holiday market anomaly.
T2*-ADC Comparison in Liver Iron Quantification in Thalassemia Patients
Authors: YENİÇERİ İbrahim , GÜNEY Bünyamin , AZIK Fatih Mehmet , ÇULLU Neşat , KARAKUŞ Volkan
Published: January 2024

Comparison of T2* MRI with diffusion weigthed imaging in liver iron burden

SUMMARY

Objective: Repetitive transfusion is a treatment option in patients with thalassemia, but this causes iron accumulation in various organs, especially the liver. In this study, it is aimed to present our own experience in the correlation of serum ferritin concentrations with liver T2* MR measurements and ADC values in thalassemia patients.

Materials and methods: Forty consecutive patients who underwent T2* MR examination of the liver due to beta thalassemia were included in the study. T2* and ADC measurements were made from 4 different regions of the liver, one each from the medial and lateral segments of the left lobe and one each from the anterior and posterior segments of the right lobe.

Results: Seventeen (42.5%) cases were female and 23 (57.5%) were male. There was a moderate correlation between serum ferritin and mean R2* (r=0531 p
Analiza utjecaja pandemije Covid 19 na financijsku efikasnost platforme Shopify
Authors: Lozić Joško , Fotova Čiković Katerina , Lozić Ines
Published: January 2024

Cilj je ovog rada istražiti i analizirati utjecaj pandemije Covid 19 na financijsku efikasnost platforme Shopify. Platforma je zanimljiva za ovu vrstu istraživanja jer okuplja korisničku zajednicu poduzetnika koji imaju vlastite poslovne poduhvate na platformi. U analizi financijske efikasnosti, obuhvaćeni su samo financijski pokazatelji koji se odnose na poslovanje platforme kao infrastrukture. Rezultati istraživanja su pokazali kako je platforma pozitivno poslovala u vrijeme pandemije što odudara od globalnih ekonomskih pokazatelja u drugim industrijama, ali i u industrijama povezanim s ekonomijom platformi. Pozitivni financijski trendovi nisu se nastavili u posljednjem analiziranom periodu, te su se operativna dobit i neto profit vratili na negativne trendove, kao i prije početka pandemije. Usprkos značajnom rastu broja korisnika infrastrukture platforme u posljednjem analiziranom razdoblju, izostala je financijska efikasnost što implicira kako su prihodi opterećeni različitim vrstama troškova povezanih s održavanjem platforme, a ne s brojem korisnika infrastrukture i njihovim poslovnim rezultatima.
Morphological and phylogenetic analyses reveal three new species of Fusarium (Hypocreales, Nectriaceae) associated with leaf blight on Cunninghamia lanceolata in China
Authors: He Jiao , Li De-Wei , Cui Wen-Li , Zhu Li-Hua , Huang Lin
Published: January 2024

Chinese fir (Cunninghamia lanceolata) is a special fast-growing commercial tree species in China with high economic value. In recent years, leaf blight disease on C. lanceolata has been observed frequently. The diversity of Fusarium species associated with leaf blight on C. lanceolata in China (Fujian, Guangxi, Guizhou, and Hunan provinces) was evaluated using morphological study and molecular multi-locus analyses based on RNA polymerase second largest subunit (RPB2), translation elongation factor 1-alpha (TEF-1α), and RNA polymerase largest subunit (RPB1) genes/region as well as the pairwise homoplasy index tests. A total of five Fusarium species belonging to four Fusarium species complexes were recognized in this study. Two known species including Fusarium concentricum and F. fujikuroi belonged to the F. fujikuroi species complex, and three new Fusarium species were described, i.e., F. fujianense belonged to the F. lateritium species complex, F. guizhouense belonged to the F. sambucinum species complex, and F. hunanense belonged to the F. solani species complex. To prove Koch’s postulates, pathogenicity tests on C. lanceolata revealed a wide variation in pathogenicity and aggressiveness among the species, of which F. hunanense HN33-8-2 caused the most severe symptoms and F. fujianense LC14 led to the least severe symptoms. To our knowledge, this study also represented the first report of F. concentricum, F. fujianense, F. fujikuroi, F. guizhouense, and F. hunanense causing leaf blight on C. lanceolata in China.