bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Comparison of laparoscopic cystectomy and fenestration/cauterization procedures in terms of pelvic pain and recurrence in patients with endometrioma
Authors: Göklü Yasemin , Göklü Mehmet Rıfat , Ileri Alper , Özer Mehmet , Özdemir Özge , Oğlak Süleyman Cemil , Tunç Şeyhmus , Taner Cüneyt Eftal
Published: September 2022

Abstract

Introduction: Endometriosis is an estrogen-dependent, progressive inflammatory disease caused by the growth of endometrium-like tissue outside the uterine cavity. In women of reproductive age, it is a prevalent cause of pelvic pain. Surgical intervention may be required in the insufficiency of conservative treatments and laparoscopic procedures should be prioritized for surgery. The objective of our study was to compare the efficacy of laparoscopic fenestration-cauterization and cyst excision in patients with ovarian endometrioma on dysmenorrhea, non-menstrual pelvic pain, dyspareunia, and dyschezia symptoms.

Materials and methods: The study comprised 112 patients with endometrioma who underwent laparoscopic surgery and whose data could be obtained. In 76.8% (n=86) of the patients, laparoscopic cystectomy was conducted, and in 23.2% (n=26) of the patients, laparoscopic fenestration+cauterization were performed. The patients' preoperative examination findings and VAS (Visual Analog Scale) pain levels were retrieved retrospectively. Patients were contacted again during the study, VAS pain scores were recalculated, and a gynecological ultrasound scan was performed to check for recurrence. The collected data were analyzed comparatively.

Results: The mean age of the patients was 35.5 ± 6.8 years in the fenestration-cauterization group and 32.3 ± 5.9 years in the cystectomy group. 12.5% (n=14) of the cases were classified as stage I, 3.5% (n=4) as stage II, 32% (n=36) as stage III, and 52% (n=58) as stage IV. The operative time was significantly shorter in the fenestration+cauterization group compared to the cystectomy group (respectively/min 50.0±18.4 /61.3.±16.8, p=0.014). In both groups, the number of patients with dysmenorrhea, NMPP, dyspareunia, and dyschezia who had high VAS pain scores decreased significantly (p<0.005). In both procedures, there was no difference between recurrence rates (p=0.801). After surgical treatment, there was a significant decrease in the number of stage III-IV patients with dysmenorrhea and NMPP who had high VAS (p<0.005). 

Conclusion: We emphasize the significance of laparoscopy in the surgical treatment of endometriosis. Both laparoscopic fenestration + cauterization and laparoscopic cystectomy significantly reduced pain symptoms, especially in patients with advanced endometriosis. The efficacy and recurrence rates of both treatments were not significantly different.

Keywords: Endometriosis, endometrioma, pelvic pain, laparoscopic surgery, recurrence
Acute appendicitis in pregnancy; A single center experience
Authors: Turgut Emre , Cakir Ilker , Dikiser Fatma , Tuncer Korhan , Teker Kenan
Published: September 2022

Objective

Appendicitis is the most common cause of extrauterine acute abdomen during pregnancy. There are scoring systems, such as Alvarado, based on physical examination and laboratory values developed for the diagnosis of appendicitis in the general population. However, when it comes to pregnant women, the effectiveness of the methods used in daily practice decreases considerably. In our study, we aimed to share the data of our patients who were diagnosed with acute appendicitis during pregnancy in our clinic.

Material methods

Pregnant women who were operated for acute appendicitis between April 2008 and May 2021 were included in the study. Demographic data of the patients, gestational week, physical examination and laboratory values at the time of admission, USG findings, type of surgery performed, surgical findings, pathology results and fetal-maternal complications that developed during postoperative follow -up were reviewed retrospectively through the hospital system.

Results

From the clinicopathological features of the patients, only re-operation due to appendiceal stump leakage (p:0.04) and drain placement during operation (p:0.046) were significantly associated with miscarriage. Although complications and abortion rates were higher in patients with perforation and periappendicular abscess, the difference was not statistically significant.

Conclusion

Detailed history and physical examination are key for the diagnosis of acute appendicitis in pregnant women. Any patient with right lower quadrant pain, nausea, vomiting and fever, who has tenderness and defensive rebound in the right lower quadrant on physical examination should be considered as appendicitis after obstetric causes are excluded, until proven otherwise.
Developing an impact framework for Science Gallery Network: Final report
Authors: Mahat Marian , Morrow Guy , Long Brian , Law Siew Fang , Gullickson Amy , Guo Chengxin
Published: September 2022

The aim of this project was to develop an impact framework for the Science Gallery Network (SGN). This work was commissioned by the Science Gallery International (SGI). The SGN has eight member organisations across four continents: Dublin, London, Melbourne, Bengaluru, Detroit, Rotterdam, Atlanta and Berlin. Whilst the network consistently sees unprecedented levels of accomplishment by its members, a testimony to their capacity, innovation and vision, the SGN does not have a systematic way to measure and monitor this impact. An impact framework that can assist with understanding and reporting the value of this impact will provide important recognition that the SGN has achieved what it sets out to do— bringing science, art, technology and design together to deliver world-class educational and cultural experiences for young people. This report details the robust consultation approach that was undertaken by the University of Melbourne’s project team—one that included a desktop review, focus group discussions, surveys and interviews—to ensure multiple perspectives were gathered on what could be considered a multi-faceted concept. The desktop review provided a thorough review and an environmental scan of the impact literature and its measurement. In addition, the focus group discussions and interviews provided a rich understanding of what ‘good impact’ means for the SGN and the implications of this to the measurement of impact outcomes. Five key recommendations are provided and summarised. Note that these key recommendations should be taken as a point of departure for further in-depth consultation throughout the wider SGN.
Power Consumption And E-Waste of Cryptocurrency Mining
Authors: Sharma Sachin , Jadhav Lavina
Published: September 2022

This paper identified the understanding the impact of crypto-currency mining on social & environment. Cryptocurrency, an encrypted peer-to-peer network to facilitate the exchange of digital goods, is a technology that was developed 8 years ago. While crypto-currencies are unlikely to replace traditional currencies, they can change the way global internet-connected markets interact, removing barriers around national currencies and exchange rates. Indian youth has invested hugely in cryptocurrency, a new crypto community has emerged. In India, many start-ups started based on block chain technology and cryptocurrency trading system which increased the popularity of Cryptocurrency among the youth which results in increase of cryptocurrency mining. Country youths are falling for marketing techniques used by companies to increase their user base by showing profits which result in financial risk among the young peoples among the countries.
A Review: Different Dimensions of Processing Units of Big Data
Authors: Mahur Chandramani , Tiwari Shivam , Singh Chauhan Sansar
Published: September 2022

Data generation is too easy and at the same time to dealing with large amount of data is hard to manage. In this regard big data came into picture. Data are being presented in different formats like structure, semistructure, and unstructured form. Every device which is connecting to the internet generates different type of data in same or different condition with large volume. Big data deals processing, storing, accessing and managing of high volume of data in stored or real time. In this paper, all focus goes to the problem to manage high volume. In big data, Hadoop, map-reduce, no-sql these are some major technology to work with it separately. These advances are exceptionally useful in huge information the board and advancements given Hadoop called Hadoop Eco framework.
Praxis de la educación superior. Una perspectiva deontológica
Authors: Ynga Santisteban Diana Rosa , Bocanegra Vilcamango Beder , Sebastiani Elías Yvonne de Fátima , Dávila Cisneros Juan Diego , Puican Carreño Alfredo , Llanos Díaz Elmer , Nuñez Villanueva Mariela Veronica , Tuñoque Alvarado Lucy Elena , Tello Flores Raquel Yovana , Fernández Celis María del Pilar
Published: September 2022

El presente estudio tuvo como objetivo: Determinar la relación que existe entre la deontología del educador y la formación profesional de los estudiantes de la Facultad de Educación de la Universidad Pedro Ruiz Gallo. Corresponde a una investigación descriptiva-correlacional, la muestra de estudios lo conformaron estudiantes de la Facultad de Educación, el instrumento utilizado fue el cuestionario. La información recogida fue procesada a través del programa informático SPSS, la fiabilidad de los datos fue sometida al coeficiente de Alfa de Cronbach. Para establecer la relación entre las variables fue analizada a través del coeficiente de correlación del Spearman en cada una de las dimensiones planteadas en el trabajo. Los resultados conllevaron a determinar: Que existe relación positiva y significativa entre la deontología del educador y la formación profesional de los estudiantes de la Facultad de Educación de la Universidad Pedro Ruiz Gallo, el índice del coeficiente de correlación de Spearman fue = ,850 con un valor p = 0,000< α 0,05. La relación entre la deontología del educador y la formación profesional de los estudiantes, es de magnitud muy buena.
Students’ perspective of ESP in IT classroom: challenges and opinions
Authors:   State University of Novi Pazar, Novi Pazar, Serbia, Kočović Pajević Milica , Josijević Jelena ,   University of Kragujevac, Faculty of Philology and Arts, Kragujevac, Serbia
Published: September 2022

ESP has become a crucial part of every EFL curriculum. Hence, there are numerous challenges that both students and teachers encounter during their classes. This paper deals with potential problems that students face in ESP classroom, their attitudes towards the content and perspective of ESP classes and materials, as well as implications and recommendations for future methods and resources used in ESP classrooms. For the purpose of the study, we conducted a survey among students to examine their attitudes and to investigate their perspectives of ESP classes and materials. The paper presents the results of a survey conducted among IT students. The main research instrument used in our study was a questionnaire combined with a semi-structured interview and a small-scale needs analysis. The results show that students are aware of the importance of ESP and are motivated to improve their level of professional English in order to be successful in their future careers. The findings also show that most of the students’ value authentic materials and speaking activities, which were both evaluated as positive aspects of ESP classes. These findings can help us design future ESP curricula and overcome difficulties and challenges in an ESP classroom
University Teachers’ Resilience
Authors:   University of Kragujevac, Faculty of Technical Sciences, Serbia, Bjekić Dragana , Stojković Milica ,   University of Kragujevac, Faculty of Technical Sciences, Serbia
Published: September 2022

This research focuses on resilience and perceived stress as important components of university teachers’ well-being. Resilience is generally conceptualized as a process and an outcome of successfully adapting to difficult / challenging life experiences and perceived stress as individual feelings or thoughts about the level of stress a person is experiencing at a given time period. In the context of the teaching profession and the current pandemic circumstances, we investigated university teachers’ resilience and perceived stress. The Brief Resilience Scale and Perceived Stress Scale in digital format as Google Forms surveys are used in this study. The sample consisted of 100 university teaching staff (university teachers and university teaching assistants). The results show that the resilience of the university teaching staff is at a medium-high level. Perceived stress is low. The correlation between resilience and perceived stress of university teaching staff is negative and relatively high. University teaching assistants perceive more stressful situations and stress feelings than university teachers. There are no differences in resilience and perceived stress between university teaching staff from different educational and research fields. This study introduces new research topics and considerations in the contexts of teacher education and university activities aimed at enhancing university teaching staff resilience, stress management, and well-being
Kisah Nabi Yusuf AS. sebagai Metode Pendidikan
Authors: S. Muh. Hamiruddin
Published: September 2022

Kisah Nabi Yusuf AS. dipilih sebagai objek artikel ini karena pada kisah ini tergambar secara jelas dan runtut mengenai kronologi kisahnya, dan banyak pelajaran yang dapat diambil dari kisah Nabi Yusuf. Tulisan ini terfokus pada konspirai kisah Nabi Yusuf as. karena di dalam kisah Nabi Yusuf as. terdapat banyak konflik dan ada beberapa konspirasi di dalamnya. Hal ini yang membuat penulis tertarik untuk menganalisis agar mendapat pelajaran dan mengetahui hikmah apa saja yang terkandung di dalamnya, dengan demikian penulis berharap masyarakat mendapatkan manfaat dari tulisan artikel ini karena banyaknya konflik yang harus dihadapi baik konflik intern maupun ekstern. Artikel ini akan menjawab beberapa permasalahan yang timbul dari tema yang diangkat, di antaranya ayat mana saja dalam kisah Nabi Yusuf yang di dalamnya terdapat unsur pendidikan serta pelajaran apa saja yang dapat diambil dari kisah Nabi Yusuf AS. yang terkait dengan pendidikan.
PENGARUH VARIASI KADAR ASAM BASA TERHADAP WAKTU LARUT GRANUL EFFERVESCENT EKSTRAK HERBA MENIRAN (Phyllanthus niruri L.)
Authors: Indarto Indarto , Puspitasary Kiki
Published: September 2022

Salah satu tanaman yang memiliki potensi untuk dikembangkan sebagai obat tradisional adalah herba meniran hijau (Phyllanthus niruri L.). Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa herba meniran mengandung senyawa lignin dan terpenoid yang mempunyai potensi sebagai antibakteri. Masyarakat menggunakan meniran sebagai obat gatal-gatal dengan cara meminum air rebusan meniran, menurunkan kadar glukosa dan diuretik serta meningkatkan daya tahan tubuh. Herba meniran dibuat ekstrak dengan metode maserasi dengan pelarut etanol 96%. Selanjutnya direfluk selama 6 jam dengan pelarut yang sama. Esktrak herba meniran diformulasikan menjadi granul effervescent dengan variasi kadar sumber asam yaitu asam sitrat dan asam tartrat, dengan perbandingan FI (0,5g : 1,5g), FII (1g : 1g), FIII (1,5g : 0,5g). Granul effervescent dilakukan evaluasi fisik meliputi laju alir, sudut diam, susut pengeringan, waktu larut. Hasil dari penelitian didapatkan bahwa ekstrak herba meniran mengandung flavonoid, alkaloid, sterol dan triterpenoid, saponin, polifenol dan tannin. Kecepatan alir masing-masing formula meningkat seiring bertambahnya asam tartrat yang ditambahkan dalam formula, semakin tinggi asam tartrat yang ditambahkan maka waktu alirnya semakin cepat. Hasil waktu larut menunjukkan bahwa semakin besar konsentrasi natrium bikarbonat maka semakin lama waktu larut dari sediaan granul effervescent. Berdasarkan hasil yang diperoleh, semua formula memiliki nilai pH 4-5.
Metode Bermain: Upaya Menstimulusi Perkembangan Matematika Anak Usia Dini
Authors: Handayani Fitri Febri , Munawaroh Faridatul , Kurniawan Nova Adi , Devianti Rika
Published: September 2022

Mathematics is still considered one of the difficult and frightening subjects to learn. The play method is considered to be able to make the mathematics learning process more enjoyable, so that it can stimulate children's mathematical abilities. The purpose of this study was to determine the mathematical development of Group B children of PAUD Kasih Ibu. This research is a Classroom Action Research (PTK) in collaboration with class teachers. The subjects in this study were as many as 14 children. Data were collected using child ability test sheets, observations, field notes, and documentation. Data analyzed using P= . The results showed that children's mathematical ability in pre-cycle was 42%, cycle I was 72.3% and Cycle II was 99.1%. In addition, children have also been seen 1) like to play, 2) like new things, and 3) children are easily bored, so they need a variety of media and learning methods.
A Review on Effect of Mantras in Antenatal and Postnatal Period
Authors:   MD, PhD (Ay), HOD, Dept. of Prasuti tantra and Stree roga, Maganti Prof. Dr. Anuradha
Published: September 2022

Pregnancy is one of the beautiful phases of a woman. Everyone expects happy, healthy and uneventful pregnancy. But sometimes due to the mistakes of mother or previous deeds of the fetus, mistakes done to God, gurus etc. there can be some problems during pregnancy. Though technology has advanced and so many medical problems are dealt scientifically, still there are certain unknown and unidentified factors that are not solved or understood by the modern science. It is understood that music therapy is doing wonders in treating many diseases. Similarly, mantras or slokas may be effective on different conditions of pregnancy and post pregnancy. Daiva vyapasraya chikitsa is a part of treatment according to Ayurveda which is done for those conditions which cannot be explained by medical parameters. This article is based on the daiva vyapasraya chikitsa mentioned by Ayurveda wsr to mantras mentioned in different phases of a woman’s life, like during pregnancy, during and after delivery, to prevent abortions, to protect newborn etc.
Therapeutic Application of Bhallatak (Semicarpus Anacardium) Oil on Kadar W.S.R. to Corn – A Case Report
Authors:   Assistant Professor, Dept. of Dravyaguna, Dr.G.D.Pol Foundation’s Y.M.T. Ayurvedic Medical College, Kharghar, Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra, India., Ghorpade Dr. Abhishek Tanaji
Published: September 2022

Kadar has simple pathology but difficult to cure. Kadar is one such disorder that gives more trouble to the patient & intervenes with routine work. Especially if it is on foot, pain is unbearable. Acharya Shushruta describes ‘Kadar’ under “Kshudra-roga”. In modern sciences it can be compared with corn. A Corn is formed due to repeated injuries and friction to the sole. It is a specially-shaped callus of dead skin that occurs on thin or glabrous surface of toe. It might be cause due to thorn prick, sand particles, unhygienic foot wear etc. Treatment for corn in modern sciences include anti-inflammatory, NSAID drugs, salicylic acid, corn cap, and at the end small surgery. There is no satisfactory and permanent modern medicine treatment for corn, doctors end up doing excision as small surgery still it has high recurrence tendency. Agnikarma (Thermal Cauterization) a unique para surgical procedure in Ayurveda practices, where specific degree of heat is given to a predetermined site of a body part with specialized instrument1 . The treatment is done usually on OPD basis. Acharya Shushruta advices cure for kadar, Utkrutya (excision/scrapping) followed by Sneha Dagdha (Agnikarma2 . But as per this case report, fresh Bhallatak (Semecarpus anacardium) oil’s therapeutic application without providing external heat gives better results than thermal cauterization/Agnikarma by other mediums. Therapeutic Application of oil from freshly cut Bhallatak nut seems to be the best treatment to prevent recurrences of Kadar. Its application procedure is painless and doesn’t burn moreover gives early relief, avoiding recurrence of corn
Improving the Effectiveness of Business Banking Loan Processing and Cross-Selling Activity Using Systemic Design Thinking Case Study: Bank Dewangga Indonesia (BDI)
Authors:   School of Business and Management, Bandung Institute of Technology, Maulana Muchamad Alvin
Published: September 2022

Technology and Digital Transformation have been growing swiftly, and the world seems borderless with the existence of the internet. This is undeniably affecting all of the industries in the world, and the banking industry is a part of it. Currently, the customer prefers to do it whenever and wherever they are, of course with the help of the internet. It also occurred in loan processing. The faster the services and processes, the more loyal the customer is to the bank, and the more profit that the bank will gain. BDI, as one of the State-Owned Companies in Banking, has been trying to transform the business process from a traditional way to a digital bank that can seamlessly accommodate all customer needs. BDI is aware that depending on loan products is not sustainable for the business; once the business in a country falls like it was at the beginning of Covid-19, the company could not avoid the negative impact, the loan quality was declining, and of course, the profit is shrinking compared to previous years. This research aims to identify BDI’s effectiveness in business banking loan processing and cross-selling activity. It will also assess which part of the business systems can be improved or even transformed into new business processes. The business process is quite complex and related to each other; for this qualitative research, the author uses the systemic design thinking method with six main processes: inquiring, framing, formulating, generating, facilitating, and reflecting. The result of the study found that the current business banking loan processing and cross-selling activity is not fully effective and not optimal to support and compete in the market. In the conclusion, author also listed some recommendations to improve the effectiveness of loan processing and cross-selling to lift the company’s profit.
Modelling Blood Flow through a Sclerotic Artery and the Effect of Thermal Heat on Cholesterol Concentration in the Presence of a Magnetic Field
Authors:   Department of Mathematics and Statistics, Federal University Otuoke, Nigeria, Bunonyo K. W.
Published: September 2022

Blood flow through a sclerotic artery and the effect of thermal heat on cholesterol concentration in the presence of a magnetic field are modelled using mathematical models which represent the blood momentum coupled with buoyancy due to temperature, cholesterol concentration, porosity of the medium and magnetic field effect. The study involved the formulation of the geometry of atherosclerosis at a specific location with sclerosis over time in the arterial channel. The system of equations was solved using the Laplace method, where the blood velocity, cholesterol concentration and temperature profile were obtained with governing parameters such as magnetic field, Schmidt number, Soret number, Prandtl number, radiation parameter, chemical parameter, and oscillatory frequency, respectively. The result revealed that the blood velocity increases for different units of increase in Soret number, radiation parameter, and porosity parameter, while the velocity decreases for different values of solutal Grashof number, Schmidt number, Prandtl number, and magnetic field parameter. Furthermore, the cholesterol concentration decreases with an increase in Soret number, Schmidt number, and Prandtl number, respectively. The study also revealed that an increase in Prandtl number, radiation parameter, and oscillatory frequency parameter decreases the blood temperature.
NURSES AS NAVIGATORS: PREVENTION AND CONTROL OF NON - COMMUNICABLE DISEASE
Authors: amutha Dr. Justin Jeya , nanjappan Prof. Devi Nanjapppan
Published: September 2022

The heart of navigation is personalized care” which applies to patients, families, and caregivers. Nurse Navigators focus first & foremost on the clinical aspects of care. Nurse navigator can make a significant contribution to health reform by working towards patient-centred care where in patients receive timely, seamless, culturally appropriate guidance and support for developing health literacy. It has the system knowledge & access, clinical skills and time to understand each person’s needs and to partner with them to develop a plan of care that addresses their health needs and respects & values their time and circumstances. It also contributes to health system improvement by improving access, equity, efficiency, effectiveness and sustainability of health services. These improvements are most notable during transitions from acute to continuing care, where the nurse navigator can also be instrumental in achieving better service integration. The nurse navigator offer a unique service for the provision of quality care.
Efeitos do nível de escolaridade na procura e acesso a serviços de saúde preventivos no Brasil: uma análise multinível
Authors:   , Soares Laís de Sousa Abreu
Published: September 2022

Efeitos do nível de escolaridade na procura e acesso a serviços de saúde preventivos no Brasil: uma análise multinível. Orientador: Evandro Camargos Teixeira. A utilização dos serviços de saúde preventivos é uma importante forma de investimento social e econômico, prevenindo doenças e diminuindo a necessidade de gastos públicos e privados com tratamento e reabilitação. Diante disso, é essencial determinar os fatores que influenciam tal utilização, tanto a procura por esses serviços quanto a entrada no sistema de saúde, quando essa procura existe, ou seja, o acesso. A literatura aponta que tanto a procura quanto o acesso a serviços preventivos são determinados pela interação entre características individuais e contextuais, sendo um dos fatores individuais mais relevantes o nível educacional. Nesse sentido, o presente estudo analisou o efeito educacional sobre a demanda e o acesso a serviços de saúde preventivos no Brasil através da estimação de Modelos Logísticos Multiníveis. Para tal, foram utilizados dados da Pesquisa Nacional de Saúde (PNS) de 2019. Os resultados indicaram que um maior nível de escolaridade aumenta a probabilidade de procura por serviços de saúde preventivos por parte dos indivíduos, assim como aumenta a probabilidade de acesso a esses serviços quando a procura existe. Assim, conclui-se que é necessário conscientizar a população quanto à prevenção e possibilidades de atendimento às necessidades em termos de serviços de saúde por parte dos indivíduos. Palavras-chave: Serviços de saúde preventivos. Demanda. Acesso. Brasil.
Kepemimpinan Kepala Sekolah dalam Pemberdayaan Manajemen Sekolah
Authors: Saputra Fedry
Published: September 2022

Leadership is: "the process of directing and influencing activities related to the work of group members". The leadership approach is divided according to Rivai into 3 approach models, namely the first approach to character, the second approach to behavior, and the third approach to the situation. the goal. The principal has a strategic position in efforts to empower school management. With this strategic position, every principal as an educational leader in schools must have good skills.
Atensi Kepala Sekolah terhadap Perpustakaan sebagai Pusat Sumber Belajar
Authors: Hardianty Sri
Published: September 2022

The principal as a leader must be responsible for everything in the school. Starting from the problems of educators, students, the teaching and learning process, the quality of education in schools to the existing facilities and infrastructure in schools including libraries. The principal must give full attention to the school library so that the organization can provide maximum benefits to help achieve educational goals in schools. The urgency of the existence and empowerment of school libraries must be fully realized by the principal so that the library is not only a supporting unit in schools but can be a center of learning resources for all school residents. The principal's attention to the library can be done by always providing motivation, advice, guidance, appreciation, supervision and fulfillment of all library resource needs. The principal must seek a budget for the procurement of various library materials, infrastructure, human resources and programs or activities in the school library. The principal can also establish good coordination and cooperation with various parties such as school committees, teachers, parents, education staff, students, residents around the school and even the business world. To be able to achieve this, the attention given by the principal to the library must be based on a high and sustainable commitment and sense of responsibility.
A study on the actual conditions of the operation of the Military exam in Jeju during the Joseon Dynasty
Authors:   Society for Jeju Studies, Kang Dong-Ho
Published: September 2022

This study confirmed specific cases of the implementation of the military exam in Jeju. As a result of the study, it was confirmed that the first Jeju military exam was continuously conducted by assigning three personnel belonging to Jeolla Province, and through the records, 73 tests were conducted and 124 people passed.
Next, an official who was assigned a special mission was sent to Jeju to take a military exam. A total of 19 tests were conducted and 156 soldiers passed.
During the reign of King Cheoljong, special military exams were conducted only in Jeju, and in two tests, Lee Eon-Gil and Yang Je-ho took first place. In 1854, eight soldiers passed the special military exam conducted in Jeju. Finally, the operation of Jeju Mabyeongdosi(馬兵都試) and Byeolpo-Gwa(別砲科) was considered.
Through this study, 285 people who passed the Jeju military exam were confirmed, and this number is considered to be the minimum number of those who passed the Jeju military exam.
A Study on the Water Culture of Gangjeong Village in Jeju Island
Authors:   Society for Jeju Studies, Yoon Yong-Taek
Published: September 2022

to lack of water. However, Gangjeong Village in Seogwipo-si has ‘Keunnae(Gangjeong River)’ and ‘Akeunnae(Akgeun River)’ that flow all year round, and large and small springs spring up, so it is blessed with natural conditions for rice farming. Therefore, Gangjeong Village was nicknamed ‘Ilgangjeong(Best Gangjeong)’. In Gangjeong, there are many stories about water that are hard to find in other areas of Jeju Island.
In particular, Gangjeong-Rice and Gangjeong-Sweetfish are things that anyone from that village can be proud of. However, from the late 1980s, Gangjeong Village began to decline. With the construction of a water intake plant in Gangjeong and the development of groundwater, too much groundwater is being drawn up. As a result, the output of spring water sharply decreased and the price of rice plummeted, making rice farming less competitive.
Now, Gangjeong-Rice and Gangjeong-Sweetfish, which were representative of Gangjeong, are left only as stories, and the work songs that were sung while farming rice remain only as lyrics. The stories about water in Gangjeong Village are the main ecological and cultural heritage of Jeju Island, where water was scarce. Before it is too late, it is necessary to restore the old appearance of Gangjeong and make it an Eco Museum.
The water-themed ecological museum will serve as a foundation for preserving and transmitting the water cultural heritage of Ilgangjeong, raising the income of local residents by using local products, and will greatly contribute to restoring the divided village community
Introductory Study on Jeju-do's Tourist Images from 1960s to 1980s: Focusing on Changes in Visual Images in Tourist Photo Albums
Authors:   Society for Jeju Studies, Song Jun-Young
Published: September 2022

lbums and Jeju-do’s tourist brochures issued from 1960s to 1980s. It, therefore, examines how the visual typicality of Jeju-do has been created. The period suggested by this study was an inflection point in which the economy and culture of it were changed and the government-led tourist policy for transforming Jeju-do into a destination which is attractive enough to be called the ‘Oriental Hawaii’ was developed.
The tourist image produced in the period was successful in promoting Jeju-do as an exotic island. The most prominent characteristics of such tourist photos, however, is that they continuously and repeatedly use the same material. Such images have formed the typicality of Jeju-do, as they have been actively used until a recent time in explaining Jeju-do.
In conclusion, it would show how Jeju-do is visually perceived, as the tourist industry is changed, by analyzing the stereotyped tourist images of Jeju-do by each period, which are printed in Jeju-do’s tourist brochures and tourist photo albums. It aims to describe them as a field in which images can be exchanged, beyond visual materials for tourism.
Management system for displaced families in displacement camps
Authors: Riyadh Yasir , Mohi Al-deen Shayma Mustafa
Published: September 2022

Population stability is one of the biggest problems that countries suffer from it and the most influential in terms of the uneven distribution of the population over the geographical area of the country. There are many factors that work to bring about changes in the population distribution, including economic factors for individuals, social factors, as well as security factors. Security factors during the years of the war on terror in Iraq led to the displacement of many families from their residential areas to neighbouring areas. Many humanitarian and social organizations have worked to organize the lives of families in the form of temporary housing complexes or the so-called displacement camps in safe areas until they return to their areas.There are many problems (living difficulties) that these complexes suffer from, including: how to manage and organize the affairs of large numbers of families and how to deliver aid to them as well as ensuring its arrival as quickly and without logistical problems. In this research, a new administration system has been designed that transforms the traditional system in those camps into electronic system that organizes the management of these camps’ affairs electronically, ensuring ease of communication between management personnel as well as communication with the IDPs, through the formation of a database that includes all information about the IDPs, such as Number of family members, genders, ages, etc., in addition to the methods of communication and notifications to receive dues or awareness messages via SMS messages.
Insinuation of Toxic Metal on Smokers’ Lungs
Authors: Singh Aprajita , Thorat Atul , Tripathi Anamika , Zahid Mohammed , J Mrithulabashini
Published: September 2022

Heavy metals are major cause of environmental pollution and due to their toxicity, they persist long in atmosphere. Toxic metals or heavy metals have ability to accumulate in human body and cause various respiratory disorders. Heavy metals sometimes become highly toxic by reacting with different environmental elements. Tobacco smoking is one of the major concerns for the accumulation of toxic metals in smokers’ lungs and people residing with smokers (known as passive smokers) also being affected, especially children. ETS (environmental tobacco smoke) represents inhaling of tobacco and release heavy metals in ambient air involuntary. The development of children pulmonary function severely gets affected due to passive smoking. Every year millions of people die because of tobacco. Heavy metal content is present in the lung tissue of smoker and non-smokers, and which get mixed with the blood at time of gasses exchange in alveoli and circulate in the body. Therefore, tobacco smoking is considered one of the serious global health concern due to its carcinogenic effects on human body. This majorly happens because of the presence of toxic metals like Arsenic (As), Cadmium (Cd), Mercury (Hg), Lead (Pb), Chromium (Cr). The concentration of both Pb and Cd, are potent human carcinogen. This study presents important information regarding effect of heavy metals inhaled content in tobacco and its transference to cigarette smoke and their accumulation in smokers’ lung tissue.
Preparation and Evolution of Soluble Ophthalmic Films of Brimonidine Tartrate In vitro
Authors: Alhaddad Michel , Othman Mohammad
Published: September 2022

This study focuses on the treatment of Glaucoma with objectives overcomes certain disadvantages of Eye drops like the frequency of administration, drainage of medication by tear fluid, and greater therapeutic efficacy of drug (Brimonidine Tartrate) using ophthalmic films. The ophthalmic films of Brimonidine Tartrate were designed by solvent casting method containing PVA and PVP-k30 in different ratios as film formers, 20% v/v of PEG400 was added as plasticizer to 10 ml of distilled water. Films were evaluated for physicochemical characteristics such as folding endurance, drug content, thickness, pH of the surface, moisture absorption, moisture loss, and in vitro drug release. The drug release rates the prepared formulas didn’t take more than 4 hrs, the prepared formulas had acceptable physical properties. Increasing the ratios of used polymers prolonged the time of drug release from the matrix. Formula C6 which had the biggest ratio of polymers showed a controlled release within 4 hrs, however, formula C1 showed the least time of drug release in 1 hour. The drug release from most of the formulations was according to zero order pattern with n value in the range (0.5-1) indicating that drug release from matrices was mainly happened by swallowing and diffusion (non-Fickian pattern). Formula A6 by comparison with the rest of the prepared formulas showed slow release during 4 hrs
Role of Superdisintegrants in Rapid Dissolving Oral Films
Authors: BK Shruthi , Chandrakala Dr V. , Srinivasan S.
Published: September 2022

Rapid dissolving oral film is the most advanced solid oral drug delivery system, that dissolve or disintegrate with in few seconds once placed in mouth without taking water or chewing. Drug directly reaches into systemic circulation therefore avoids first pass metabolism so bioavailability of medication may be improved. Now a days most of the pediatric, geriatric and dysphagia patients who find difficulty in swallowing, the rapid dissolving oral films often helps to overcome such type of complications. In terms of stability, handling, administration, and distribution, rapid dissolving oral films have grater advantages than tablet, capsules, or syrups. These compositions pharmacological activity is demonstrated by disintegration followed by dissolving. Hence disintegration has a major role for facilitating drug activity and thus gain popularity among other dosage forms. In this review, more importance is given on utilization of various super disintegrants comparing with other disintegrants. The different biological sources of super disintegrants (natural and synthetic), their properties, concentrations and modification to improves disintegration time are also high- lighted in this article.
Phytochemical Screening and Pharmacological Assessment of Justicia aurea Grown in Bangladesh
Authors: Uddin A. N. M. Shofi , Chakma Beton , Mondal Banani , Ramproshad Sarker , Anisuzzman Md. , Bokshi Bishwajit , Sadhu Samir Kumar
Published: September 2022

Plants are the major source of therapeutic compounds and have huge applications in Pharma Industry. To identify new sources of therapeutic compounds, we studied acute toxicity, antihyperglycemic, anti-inflammatory, and anticoagulant activities of the polar and nonpolar fractions of Justicia aurea (J. aurea). Our initial phytochemical screening of J. aurea exhibited the presence of numerous secondary metabolites such as reducing sugars, glycosides, tannins, gums, alkaloids, phenolic compounds, and carbohydrates which might be primarily responsible for its medicinal properties. In the acute toxicity test, the result showed no toxicity up to 2000 mg/kg. In the antihyperglycemic activity test, administration of petroleum ether fraction and water fraction of J. aurea extract to glucoseloaded mice at 250 and 500 mg/kg body weight (BW) reduced the blood glucose levels compared to control mice. Between two fractions, the water fraction was found to exhibit better potentiality at 500 mg/kg BW. In the anti-inflammatory assay, at 250 and 500 mg/kg water fraction exhibited anti-inflammation by 20.00% and 31.67%, respectively and petroleum ether fraction by 13.33% and 18.00%, respectively. In anticoagulant activity, the test indicated that water fraction has minor anticoagulant potentiality compared to control. In conclusion, the polar water fraction shows better medicinal properties than the nonpolar petroleum ether fraction of J. aurea.
Comparison of Haemodynamic Parameters in Patients on Calcium Channel Blockers and Beta Blockers Undergoing Subarachnoid Block
Authors: Prasad Dr Ashish Prakash , Prakash Dr Gyan , Dubey Dr Sweta , Kamendu Dr Abhishek , Kumar Dr Hirday
Published: September 2022

In lower extremity surgery, a subarachnoid block (SAB) is a regularly used anaesthetic method. SAB is most commonly related with hypotension, with hypertensive patients having a higher frequency. There is insufficient evidence on the effects of antihypertensive drugs such as calcium channel blockers and beta blockers on hemodynamic measures following subarachnoid block. The question of which antihypertensive drug should be stopped prior to surgery and which can be continued post-operatively is always a conundrum. The aim of the study is to profile Pulse rate, Systolic Blood Pressure, Diastolic Blood Pressure, and Mean Arterial Pressure in Patients on Calcium channel blockers and Beta blockers and to compare the haemodynamic parameters between both the groups. Heart rate (HR), Systolic Blood Pressure (SBP), Diastolic Blood Pressure (DBP), Mean Arterial Pressure (MAP) was measured at baseline before the anaesthetic procedure and 3, 6, 9, 15, 30, 45, 60, 75, 90, 105 and 120 minutes after the procedure. Episodes of hypotension during surgery was also recorded. Chi-square test and ANOVA was used in checking significance of difference between outcome parameters of both groups. There was more reduction in heart rate of hypertensive patients on beta blocker therapy as compared to patients on calcium channel blockers and normotensive patients. There was more reduction of systolic, diastolic and mean arterial blood pressure in hypertensive patients as compared to normotensive patients. Hypotension was more frequently observed in patients on Calcium Channel Blocker therapy as compared to patients on beta blocker therapy and normotensive patients. After corelating findings of our study with earlier research, it can be concluded that chances of bradycardia after subarachnoid block is greater in hypertensive patients and patients on beta blocker therapy are at greater risk. From our study, it was found that hypertensive patients on calcium channel blockers were at higher risk of hypotensive episodes. Anaesthetist should be cautious and ready with rescue measures after subarachnoid block on these patients.
Impact of anthropogenically-disturbed environmental parameters on arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi
Authors: Mohanty Aparajita , Mishra Reema
Published: September 2022

Anthropogenic activities in the last century have highly impacted our physical environment in many different ways. Burning of fossil fuels, pollution, deforestation, and production of pesticides and fertilizers have elicited climate change (global warming) and have inadvertently disturbed the ecosystem balance. Arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi (AMF) which are widely distributed in terrestrial ecosystems form a mutualistic interaction known as arbuscular mycorrhiza(AM) with the roots of most land plants. Their contribution to ecosystem functioning by regulating plant function, nutrient uptake, stress resistance, and community interactions is noteworthy. Different studies have suggested that an increase in temperature, carbon dioxide enrichment, and increased nutrient deposition in the ecosystem which is the result of imprudent human activities strongly impact the colonization, diversity, and function of AMF in the terrestrial ecosystems. This review briefly describes the responses of AMF to different climatic factors and their consequences on host plant functioning and productivity. Understanding the dynamics of plant-fungal associations in the context of global climate change will help in designing strategies to alleviate detrimental anthropogenic impacts to protect AMF diversity and consequently ecosystem functioning and its sustainability.
Influence of Knowledge of Assessment on Test Construction Skills among Tutors of College of Education in Ghana
Authors: Asamoah-Gyimah Kenneth
Published: September 2022

Purpose: A tutor’s ability to develop and incorporate assessment data into classroom instructions is a function of their assessment literacy. While the tutors’ assessment literacy level is a determinant of the quality of education delivery, research in the area of test construction skills competency among teacher educators remains sparse. The main aim of the study was to explore the influence of tutors’ knowledge in assessment on their test construction skills.

Methodology: The descriptive survey design was used in the study to investigate the predictive relationship between tutor knowledge in assessment and test construction skills. Hundred and fifty (150) tutors were sampled using proportionate stratified sampling technique. The Teacher Knowledge in Assessment Scale (TKAS) and Test Construction Skills Inventory (TCSI) were administered to 150 College of Education (CoE) tutors to solicit their views. Descriptive statistics, specifically, mean and standard deviations, and Structural Equation Modelling (SEM) approaches were used to test the study hypotheses.

Findings: The study's findings revealed that tutors had a high level of assessment knowledge and test construction skills. Also, tutors’ knowledge of assessment was found to significantly predict test construction skills.

Recommendations: The study recommended the frequent use of literacy standards provided by AFT, NCME, and NEA (1990). The study further recommended that CoE management frequently organise workshops on state-of-the-arts modules of assessment to maintain the knowledge level of tutors. Finally, CoE management should take the interest in engaging measurement and evaluation experts frequently, not only as a strategy to updates tutors’ knowledge but also to promote efficient implementation of multiple assessment procedures.
Mapping of research Productivity on Chikungunya indexed in Web of Sciences Core Collection
Authors: Musa Taha , Fornah Lovel , Yinka Akintunde Tosin , Ghimire Upama , Musa Hassan Hussein , Musa Idriss Hussein , Afolabi Kayode Olayinka
Published: September 2022

Significant research progress has been made towards understanding the Chikungunya virus (CHIKV); however, the research productivity and milestones remain unclear. In this study, we investigated the global research outputs on CHIKV and assessed the landscape and future research directions. The Web of Science Core Collection (WoSCC) database was used to identify the relevant publications. A bibliometric analysis was performed using the bibliometrix package in R, HistCite, and VOSviewer v. 1.6.6. A total of 3,423 relevant studies published from 1963 to 2020 were identified on October 1st 2021. The mean citation score per document was 24, while Hirsch index and Collaboration Index were 124 and 3.8 respectively. The United States contributed the highest number of articles (n=659). The Institut Pasteur took the lead as the most prolific institution, having the highest number of publications (n=178). The top journal was Journal of PLOS Neglected Tropical Diseases with 167 publications. Lastly, most funding for CHIKV research was from the United States Department of Health and Human Services. This article has provided a comprehensive overview of the most significant evolution in the field of CHIKV research in terms of authors, journal, country, institution, research direction, and funding agencies.