bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
RUPTURED MEDIASTINAL TERATOMA
Authors: Rahumath S Loolu , T Shah Nalin
Published: January 2023

Introduction: Mediastinal teratomas are the most common type of mediastinal germ cell tumor. Most patients with mediastinal teratomas remain
clinically silent. However, these teratomas occasionally rupture into the thoracic cavity, causing severe complications; surgical intervention is
always required for ruptured teratomas. Herein, we report that case of a large anterior mediastinal teratoma that ruptured into the pleural cavity and
caused a lung infection, pleural effusion, and subsequent mediastinitis. Case Report: A 20-year-old man presented with rapidly progressive
dyspnea and chest pain. Chest radiography revealed a large opacity in the entire right hemithorax. A thoracostomy tube was introduced into the
right pleural cavity, and 200 mL of purulent uid was evacuated. Thoracic computed tomography (CT) revealed a mass in the right hemithorax
compressing the adjacent structures. The patient underwent total resection of the mediastinal mass via right posterolateral thoracotomy.
Intraoperatively, the chest cavity was lled with adhesions and pus. The teratoma ruptured and adhered to surrounding structures. Postoperatively,
the patient recovered completely. Microscopy revealed a mature teratoma. Rupt Conclusion: ured mediastinal mature teratoma is a serious
complication. Once it is diagnosed, early surgical excision should be performed to reduce rupture-related complications.
NASAL RECURRENT RHINOSPORIDIOSIS
Authors: Das Sauradeep , Thangavel Saranya , Paramasivam Sabharisan , Saxena Sunil Kumar
Published: January 2023

One of the differential diagnosis for Epistaxis with nasal mass is Rhinosporidiosis. Most of those patients will have history of bathing in
contaminated ponds. Since the organism could not be cultured, Histopathological examination conrms the diagnosis. Treatment includes surgical
excision of the lesion with cautery ablation at the base to ablate vessels feeding the lesions.
STUDY OF WOUND INFECTION AFTER CAESEREAN SECTION IN MEDICAL COLLEGE, KOLKATA, WEST BENGAL
Authors: Ray Rituparna , Nath Jha Sankar , Chandra Archi
Published: January 2023

Introduction:Acaesarean section is a surgical procedure in which incisions are made through a woman's abdomen and uterus to deliver her baby.
Caesarean section (C-section) may be necessary when vaginal delivery might pose a risk to the mother or baby when there is prolonged labor, fetal
distress, or when the baby is presenting in an abnormal position.Aims: To nd out the incidence of wound infection after caesarean section and its
correlation with its associated risk factors. Material and Methods:This study was conducted on the women who underwent caesarean section and
follow up in Medical College Hospital during the study period. This study was carried for 3 months October 2018 - Dec 2018 at Department of
Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Medical college, West Bengal. Result: We found that 19(4.9%) patients had wound infection. Conclusion:
Caesarean section has become one of the commonest surgical procedures in obstetric practice. The incidence of wound infections after caesarean
section in this study was 4.9%.
ASSESSMENT OF THE EFFECT OF POST-ACNE SCARS ON THE QUALITY OF LIFE IN PATIENTS TREATED WITH FRACTIONAL CO2 LASER
Authors: Kumar Meena Sunil , Kothiwala Rajkumar
Published: January 2023

Introduction: Although research has been conducted on the psychosocial impact of post-acne scarring in young people, and there have been few
reports on the consequences of post-acne scarring on the quality of life. In fact, there are barely any reports of the change in quality of life (QOL)
post acne scar management. Aims and objectives: This study was intended to assess the impact of acne scarring on the quality of life in patients
before initiating acne scar management with C02 laser and the improvement in quality of life after the completion of therapy. Materials and
methods: Patients over the age of 18 years with atrophic acne scars were included to be a part of the study. The dermatology life quality of life index
(DLQI) and The facial Acne Scar Quality of Life (FASQoL) was assessed at baseline. The cases were subjected to CO2 laser sessions. The
improvement in quality of life was assessed using the change in scores of DLQI and FASQoL.Results: This study included 100 cases with acne
scars. The mean DLQI score of our at baseline was 8.19±1.33 while the mean FASQoL score was 12.49±1.02. Females had a signicantly higher
impact on quality of life at baseline. After completion of CO2 laser therapy treatment, there was a signicant fall in the DLQI score. The DLQI
score reduced to 4.18±1.87 (p value-0.0001), while he mean FASQoL also reduced to 5.31±0.24. The improvement was highly signicant (p
value=0.0001). Conclusion: Post-acne scars have a considerable detrimental impact on patients' QOL, emphasizing the importance of increasing
public awareness through education programs and early treatment. Fractional laser treatment is quick and easy for these individuals and provides a
signicant improvement in the patient's quality of life.
A STUDY ON HAEMATOLOGICALAND HEMOSTATIC ABNORMALITIES IN PATIENTS WITH CHRONIC LIVER DISEASE.
Authors: Lahari Vyshnav Govardhanam Gayathry , Penchala Varun Mopuru
Published: January 2023

The Liver is the largest organ of the body. It plays a crucial role in maintaining hemostasis and keeping the hematological parameters within normal
limits. Hematological abnormalities in patients with cirrhosis of the liver increase morbidity and mortality to the underlying illness. Consequently,
it is vital to look into those abnormalities in a patient with liver disease. The purpose of the study was to determine the hematological and
hemopoietic abnormalities in decompensated chronic liver disease patients to guide treatment decisions toward reducing mortality and morbidity.
Objectives: To assess RBC; WBC; platelet abnormalities and the derangement of clotting factor secretion and function in patients of chronic liver
disease; To know the type of anemia in patients with chronic liver disease. Materials And Methods: ACross-Sectional Observational Study was
carried out at Narayana Medical College and Hospital for a duration of 18 months from February 2021 to October 2022, about 70 patients were
randomly selected among inpatients Inclusion Criteria: All the patients with signs and symptoms of liver disease for more than 6 months of any
etiology. Exclusion Criteria: Patients with Acute hepatic failure; Known case of any malignancy and with primary abnormalities in hemostatic
functions; Patients suffering from chronic kidney disease, and coronary artery disease. Patients with a preexisting cause of anemia other than liver
disease. Results: Most common type of anemia is Normocytic normochromic anemia. Leucopenia is less common than leukocytosis. Most of the
patients had Thrombocytopenia, Prolonged PT, and APTT. Conclusion: From this study, we conclude that hematological alterations are very
common in a patient with liver disease which needs to be identied and corrected early for a better clinical outcome
PATTERNS OF FAILURE AND SURVIVAL IN ER/PR POSITIVE CARCINOMA BREAST WITH CONVENTIONAL VERSUS EXTENDED HORMONAL THERAPY.
Authors: Priya Girija , Priya Anu , Sharma Sushant
Published: January 2023

Breast cancer is the second most common cancer in the world. Globally over the last several decades, the incidence of breast cancer has increased
and the greatest increase has been seen in Asian countries and women in their 40s are affected mostly. Adjuvant Endocrine therapy is highly
effective and appropriate for nearly all women with Estrogen Receptor- and/or Progesterone positive tumors, making such treatment the most
widely prescribed therapy for patients with cancer in both the developed and developing countries. The present study aimed to compare the pattern
of failure and survival in Estrogen Receptor/Progesterone Receptor positive Carcinoma Breast with conventional i.e. patients who have received
hormonal therapy for 5 years versus extended hormonal therapy i.e patients who have received hormonal therapy for more than 5 years. Assessing
short & long term effects prole of these hormonal regime. The present retro-prospective study was conducted in a multidisciplinary Tertiary care
hospital in Srinagar, over a period of 2 years (August 2016 to August 2018) and a total of 105 patients were included in the study. It was observed in
the study that mean age of study participants was 46.5±8.55 years in group A, and 43.2±7.31 years in group B and majority (40.95%) of the
participants were in the age group 40-49 years. In Group- A, 23 patients belonged to Urban and 28 belonged to Rural whereas in Group-B, 38
subjects belonged to Urban areas and 16 from rural area. It was concluded in the study that patients who are on extended hormonal therapy had
overall high survival 5.71% in comparison to conventional therapy i.e., 1.96%.
ISOLATED POSTERIOR TRACHEAL WALL DEFECT RECONSTRUCTION USING NOVEL TECHNIQUE
Authors: Chavan Purushottam , Greeshma Greeshma , Shah Rahulkumar , Tyagi Amit , Dhakal Sunita , Nayak Prateek , Prasad Krishna , Halkud Rajshekhar
Published: January 2023

Tracheal tumors are rare, with more than 90% of tumors being malignant in nature. The most common types of primary malignant tracheal
malignancies are squamous cell carcinoma and adenoid cystic carcinoma. The mainstay of treatment, when possible, is surgical resection.
Unresectable tumors generally have a poor prognosis. Here we are providing case report of posterior tracheal wall adenoid cystic carcinoma
resection and defect reconstruction.
A RETROSPECTIVE STUDY OF SEVERE ANEMIA IN CHILDREN IN A TERTIARY CARE RURAL HOSPITAL OF MAHARASHTRA
Authors: Ita Sri Pravallika , P Jadhav Jayashree
Published: January 2023

Background- Anemia is a very common hematological disorder in infancy.In India and other developing countries, incidence of nutritional
anemia is as high as 60- 80% of the childhood population. Anemia occurring during infancy affects the physical and neurological development of
the child. It exposes the infant to the risk of infection which aggravates anemia so that there is a vicious cycle of anaemia, infection, anemia. This
can be prevented if anemia is detected early and treated properly. This study, was conducted to evaluate the factors causing anaemia in children aged
between 6 months to 12 years of age. Material and methods-The retrospective study was conducted in Dr.Vitthalrao Vikhe Patil Pravara Rural
Hospital, Loni over a period of two years September 2015 to September 2017. Patients between the age group of 6 months to 12 year admitted with
anemia of hemoglobin <7g/dl were included in the study. Previously diagnosed hemolytic anemia were excluded from the study. Results- Out of
300 cases of severe anemia,40% were male and 60% were female. Maximum age group is between 3 – 5 years. Symptoms like fever, cough/cold,
increased paleness and failure to thrive is signicantly higher (p<0.05),77% had hepatomegaly and 57% had splenomegaly.68.3 % are severely
malnourished, 49.7% had microcytic hypochromic anemia. Conclusion- Females are prone for nutritional anemia. Severe anaemia is more
common in severe acute malnutrition, they are more prone for respiratory infections. Aggressive action should be taken in anganwadi, Preschool
and school going children for supplementation of iron especially in rural areas.
A COMPARATIVE STUDY OF PRIMARY TOTAL HIPARTHROPLASTY BY DIRECT LATERAL OR POSTERIOR APPROACHES WITH RESPECT TO FUNCTIONAL OUTCOME
Authors: Khan Faiyaz , Kumar Dey Nirmal , Jana Debarshi
Published: January 2023

Introduction: Most of the sudies focuses on the surgical advantages and disadvantages of the posterior and direct lateral approaches to THA, in
addition to identifying the effects of these surgical approaches on global function describing post-operative gait and activities of daily living
(ADLs), local function describing muscle strength around the hip and iatrogenic damage of soft tissue around hip Aims and Objectives: To
compare functional outcome following primary total hip arthroplasty among geriatric patients between two surgical approaches - direct lateral and
posterior approaches. Material And Methods: Descriptive follow up study with comparison between two groups of patients operated by direct
lateral and posterior approach of THA to be conducted in DEPARTMENT OF ORTHOPAEDICS, JAGANNATH GUPTA INSTITUTE OF
MEDICAL SCIENCES AND HOSPITAL, KOLKATA from 18 months. 54 patients were included in this study. Result: In Direct lateral Group,
9(33.3%) patients had AVN of femoral head, 13(48.1%) patients had displaced neck of femur fracture and 5(18.5%) patients had osteoarthritis of
hip joint. In Posterior Group, 7(25.9%) patients had AVN of femoral head, 7(25.9%) patients had displaced neck of femur fracture and 13(48.1%)
patients had osteoarthritis of hip joint. Association of Indication of operation vs group was not statistically signicant (p=0.0606). Conclusion:
Month of follow-up was higher in Posterior approach compared to direct lateral approach which was statistically signicant.
A PROSPECTIVE STUDY OF OUTCOME OF EARLY(2nd POD) CATHETER REMOVAL IN 50 CASES OF TURP IN BPH PATIENTS
Authors: Prasad Dinesh , Satani Yogesh , Bochiya Girish
Published: January 2023

Background: Transurethral resection of prostate has been reported to represent more than 30% of workload of urosurgeon and remain dominant
major procedure performed by urosurgeon. Post operative complications are a part of it, prevention of post operative complication is as important
as the surgery itself. To study the reduction in incidence of early and late Aim: complication in the patients of TURP in BPH in which the catheter is
removed on second post-operative day. There is signicantly less early and lat Result: e complications observed with improved IPSS score in post
operative and follow up period. early catheter can be removed after TURP with reduc Conclusion: tion in early and late complication with
maintaining the efcacy of procedure
Unternehmenskommunikation
Authors: Mast Claudia
Published: January 2023

"Content is King“ – das Schlagwort wird Realität. Unternehmen ringen um Aufmerksamkeit, Vertrauen und Glaubwürdigkeit in der Öffentlichkeit und auf den Märkten. Mit welchen Inhalten wollen sie ihre Stakeholder überzeugen und in leistungsfähige Kommunikationsbeziehungen einbinden?
Das praxisorientierte Buch gibt einen Überblick über theoretische Ansätze sowie Wege des strategischen Managements verantwortlicher Unternehmenskommunikation. Im Mittelpunkt steht das Contentmanagement (Themen, Storytelling) sowie die Stakeholder Mitarbeiter (Interne PR, Change Communication), Kunden (Kunden-PR, Corporate Publishing), Medien (Media Relations, Social Media Relations), Kapitalgeber (Investor Relations) und Gesellschaft (Public Affairs, Innovationskommunikation, CSR)
PLL-Less Active/Reactive Power Control of Photovoltaic Energy Source with Applying pq-Theory in Single-Phase Grid System
Authors: BUYUK Mehmet
Published: January 2023

Converter systems are applied to manage active/reactive power control of photovoltaic (PV) source during integration with the electric grid system. The control algorithm of the conventional converter system consists of a reference generation unit, a dc-link voltage control loop, two power control loops and a phase lock loop (PLL) system. PLL unit is used to lock in phase angle of the electric grid, and to perform the coordinate transformation for calculations of the active/reactive powers. However, the control algorithm has a slow dynamic response because of utilisation of a PLL structure. In addition, additional complex mathematical computations are required with the use of a PLL algorithm. Furthermore, the interaction of the PLL and the power control loops may lead power oscillation problems under weak grid, and also result in instability of the PV system. In this study, to avoid the aforementioned issues and to enhance the power flow capability of the grid-connected PV panels, a PLL-less control algorithm in pq-theory is studied for the active/reactive power management and the grid synchronization. In addition, the mathematical formulations of the current control algorithm are presented in detail. To show the effectiveness of the PLL-less controller, a PV system model with using real PV panel groups is designed and constructed in a simulation environment. The proposed control method is tested under various operation cases such as dynamic environmental conditions, reactive power support and voltage variations. The proposed method shows efficient performance under applications of the different operation situations.
Development Of the Software Program That Can Account the Combustion, Emission and Engine Performance Values of Internal Combustion Engines
Authors: YAZAR Ozan , DEMİR Bünyamin
Published: January 2023

In this study, a simulation program was developed that can calculate combustion, emission and engine performance values depended on variable parameters for internal combustion engines by mathematical modelling. This simulation program was created with the Java programming language. Graphical user interface (GUI) was used in this simulation program. With the simulation program created, it can calculate many values such as in-cylinder pressure, temperature, gas amounts generated as a result of combustion, power, torque, specific fuel consumption, both in spark ignition engines and compression ignition engines. This simulation program presents the results both numerically and graphically. The calculations are obtained at every crankshaft angle at 0.25 ˚ intervals. With this simulation program, analyses were made in different excess air coefficients (0.9-1-1.1-1.2) and the effects of in-cylinder pressure, temperature, mass ratios of gas components and engine performance values were compared. According to the simulation results, as the excess air coefficient increases, the temperature and pressure values decrease. 〖CO〗_2 and NO mass ratios decrease as the excess air coefficient increases in case the excess air coefficient is greater than 1. H_2 O mass ratio increased as the excess air coefficient increased.
Comparison of Simulation Results for 25 kW Power Output Rooftop PV System
Authors: DİNDAR Taner , ESEN Vedat , SARKIN Ali Samet
Published: January 2023

The use of electrical energy from renewable energy sources has increased considerably in recent years. Photovoltaic (PV) solar energy, which is one of the renewable energy sources, takes its source from the sun, which is considered an unlimited source. With the widespread use of photovoltaic systems, some legal regulations by governments have been made for their installation. Simulation programs are used for the design, layout, technical and economic analysis of PV systems.
In this study, the design was made using the PVsyst, PV*SOL, Solarius programs, and the PVGIS website used in PV systems. The projects are designed to have an output power of 25 kW. According to the simulation results, the PVGIS website provides approximate data, since technical details cannot be entered. In the results of PVGIS and all simulation programs, it has been calculated that the system can produce 42-48 MWh of electrical energy annually. Power Ratio (PR) results of the system were in the range of 78-85%. Annual electrical energy production per installed kW has been calculated to be 1436-1635 kWh/year. It is stated that the annual saved CO2 will be 18.66-22.226 tons /year. When the simulation results are analyzed monthly, the differences between the months are remarkable. The reason for these deviations can be explained by the annual solar radiation (kWh/m2) data and databases used by the programs. It has been observed that the simulation programs consider the monthly average temperatures and sunshine durations of the region.
It is thought that there is a need to compare real-time data with simulation results in future studies. It is considered that this study will be helpful for future studies.
EEG based Schizophrenia Detection using SPWVD-ViT Model
Authors: ŞEKER Mesut , ÖZERDEM Mehmet Siraç
Published: January 2023

Schizophrenia is a typical neurological disease that affects patients’ mental state, and daily behaviours. Combining image generation techniques with effective machine learning algorithms may accelerate treatment process, and possible early alert systems prevents diseases from reaching out crucial phase. The purpose of current study is to develop an automated EEG based schizophrenia detection with the Vision Transformer (ViT) model using Smoothed Pseudo Wigner Ville Distribution (SPWVD) time-frequency input images. EEG recordings from 35 schizophrenia (sch) and 35 healthy conditions (hc) are analyzed. We have used 5-fold cross validation for evaluation and testing of the method. Classification task is carried out as subject-independent and subject-dependent method. We reached out overall accuracy of 87% for subject-independent and 100% for subject-dependent approach for binary classification. While ViT has ben extensively used in Natural Language Processing (NLP) field, dividing input images within a sequence of embedded image patches via. transformer encoder is a practical way for medical image learning and developing diagnostic tools. SPWVD-ViT model is recommended as a disease detection tool not only for schizophrenia but other neurological symptoms.
POWER QUALITY ANALYIS FOR POWER LED DRIVES
Authors: GENÇ Seçil , OZGONENEL Okan , YİLDİZ Orkut Onat , KİLİC İbrahim Hakki
Published: January 2023

DC micro grids have grown increasingly popular in the energy grid in recent years, as distributed generation has increased. Distributed generation refers to small or large-scale renewable energy that is linked to the main power system. Renewable energy sources like solar and wind power help the local grid, but their output is inherently intermittent and unpredictable, interfering with regular grid operation. Some of these issues can be mitigated by using energy storage in conjunction with renewable energy. Renewable energy is often linked to the grid using power electronic converters.

The goal of this research is to simulate and evaluate transmitted emissions in the time and frequency planes using IEEE 1459 to investigate the impacts of DC / DC converters on DC lines, particularly for renewable energy generation. While there are standards and norms for frequencies up to 2 kHz and beginning at 150 kHz, the frequency range 2-150 kHz only has suggested techniques and propagation restrictions. As a result, the emission conveyed in the frequency range of 2-150 kHz is a subject that must be comprehended. The structure of the generation model, as well as the idea of power quality in electricity generating models, will be investigated using data collected through experimental and computer simulations on a medium-scale hybrid network connected to the grid. The technological advances acquired will subsequently be utilized to evaluate the power quality of various DC and AC single/three phase power systems (such as computer servers, airplanes, and so on).
Focal Nodular Hyperplasia FNH: A Case Report
Authors: Alae Chakir , Tonguino R. N. , Elkouti I. , Yousfi H. , Lamsiah T.
Published: January 2023

FNH is a well-differentiated hepatocyte proliferation without portal spaces or bile ducts [1], which is responsible for a benign hepatic tumor whose prevalence is rare in the general population. There is no risk of malignant transformation because these are polyclonal lesions of a reactive nature [2]. The diagnosis is essentially based on radiology (MRI), and does not require monitoring or treatment in most cases. We report here the case of a patient in whom we made the diagnosis of this benign tumor by an MRI performed in the context of a hepatic mass not individualized by an abdominal ultrasound.
Severe Septic Shock and Multiorgan Failure Associated with Chikungunya Virus Infection in an Adult
Authors: Balas Dr. Zeel Chhaganbhai , Jotkar S. , atavarthi Pratyusha T
Published: January 2023

Chikungunya is often a mild condition, with little information on the prevalence of serious clinical consequences. We present the case of a 24-year-old man who developed chikungunya fever-related septic shock and multi-organ failure. Chikungunya can cause severe sepsis and septic shock.
Aesthetic Rehabilitation of Anterior Fractured Teeth with Partial Veneer: A Case Report
Authors: Ayari N/ANaima , Esghir Amal , Grira Ibtissem , Mkhinini Rahma , Moussa Anissa Ben , Douki Nabiha
Published: January 2023

A variety of approaches can be employed to restore dentinal enamel fracture such as reattachment of the tooth fragment, direct composite restorations and indirect veneers. Thus, ceramic partial veneers or ceramic fragments are the most suitable option due to the increasing interest in minimally invasive dentistry and their superior optical behavior. They are considered as an innovative ultra-conservative approach that covers only the fractured part of the tooth surface without any preparation. Clinical protocol was however delicate. Bonding procedures must be highly respected and sectional veneer must be positioned carefully and checked regularly.Nowadays, Ceramic partial veneers are becoming a more popular approach but there are still concerns about the fracture strength and the survival rate of such restorations. This following report discusses the case of a patient presenting a fractured incisor that was rehabilitated using a ceramic partial veneer.
Primary Renal Squamous Cell Carcinoma
Authors: Arshad Faisal Bin , Zainal Rohana , Kamil Nil Amri Mohamed , Khazim Wan Khamizar Wan
Published: January 2023

Primary renal squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) is a rare neoplasm. It is commonly associated with long standing stone disease. The diagnosis is usually unexpected and commonly diagnosed late. The tumor is aggressive and has poor prognosis. We report a case of primary renal SCC in a 50 year old man.
Rituximab in IgM Nephropathy Resistant to Multiple Immunosuppressives: A Case Report
Authors: Faroque Dr. Md. Omar , Bari Amit , Islam Sayed Fazlul , Hadiuzzaman KBM , Hossain Rana Mokarram , Islam Muhammad Nazrul
Published: January 2023

Immunoglobulin M (IgM) Nephropathy is a primary glomerulonephritis, characterized by predominant IgM deposition on direct immunofluorescence (DIF) microscopy. Long considered to be similar to minimal change disease (MCD) or focal segmental glomerulosclerosis (FSGS), it is now considered to be a separate entity with unique epidemiology, clinical presentation, biopsy findings, treatment response and prognosis. Although steroid is the first line treatment, there is a high degree of steroid resistance. Other immunosuppressive egents have not been quite effective. Rituximab is an emerging treatment option. We present a 40-year-old man with IgM Nephropathy in whom Rituximab proved to be a highly effective treatment.
Perceptions of Smallholder Farmers on Influence of Packaging Postharvest Handling Technology on Quality of Tomatoes in Kisii and Nyamira Counties, Kenya
Authors: Joseph Mbunde , Bunyatta David K. , Langat Joseph K.
Published: January 2023

Reduction of damages, retention of quality of fresh horticultural produce as well as protection against mechanical damages is due to proper packaging. The study aimed at assessing perceptions of smallholder farmers on influence of packaging postharvest handling technologies on quality of tomatoes in the counties of Kisii and Nyamira. The study objective was to assess perceptions of smallholder farmers on influence of postharvest handling methods of packaging on quality of tomatoes in Kisii and Nyamira Counties. The research used descriptive survey research design, multistage sampling technique, purposive sampling to sample counties of Kisii and Nyamira, simple random sampling to sample three sub counties of Kisii Central, Bomachoge Borabu and Borabu Sub Counties. A total of 168 registered smallholder farmers from a target population of 1001 were sampled. Extension officers from Kisii Central, Kenyenya and Borabu were contacted and informed on the purpose of the interview, importance of data in research and the need to respond truthfully to ensure that data collected is reliable. The semi-structured questionnaire was administered to smallholder tomato farmers. Descriptive statistics was analyzed in the form of percentages, means and standard deviation and presented in the form of tables and charts. Inferential statistics was analyzed using Statistical Package for Social Scientists (SPSS) version 20 software. Pearson’s Correlation was used to show the relationships between the variables of dependent and independent with results revealing that methods of packaging had weak positive influence on postharvest quality of tomatoes (r=.286, p<.05). Therefore, necessity to sensitize smallholder farmers on principles of proper packaging of tomato for quality delivery to the market.
PERBEDAAN FAKTOR RESIKO PENYEBAB STROKE PADA LANSIA DAN REMAJA
Authors: Rachmawati Dewi , Marshela Cindy , Sunarno Imam
Published: January 2023

Stroke tidak hanya terjadi pada kelompok usia tua, namun banyak kasus yang terjadi pada usia remaja. Faktor resiko stroke yang terjadi pada lansia hampir sama dengan faktor resiko yang terjadi pada remaja. Tujuan literatur untuk mengetahui faktor resiko stroke pada usia remaja dan lansia. Metode penelitian adalah tradisional review dengan kriteria inklusi artikel dari jurnal nasional dan internasional yang terkait variabel, dengan desain penelitian kohort dan cross sectional yang terbit 10 tahun terakhir. Hasil penelitian didapatkan hipertensi menjadi penyebab stroke yang terbanyak pada usia lansia dan remaja dengan nilai p=value <0,001, hiperglikemia/diabetes mellitus, merokok, hiperlipidemia, plak karotis dan kardiomiopati juga merupakan faktor risiko stroke pada lansia dan remaja memiliki nilai p=value <0,001. Kurang olahraga dan obesitas menjadi faktor resiko stroke pada remaja yang tidak ditemukan lansia, sedangkan usia merupakan faktor risiko lansia dan tidak merupakan faktor risiko stroke pada remaja. Dapat disimpulkan hipertensi merupakan faktor risiko stroke dominan pada remaja dan lansia disamping DM, merokok, hiperlipidemia, kardiomiopati dan plak karotis.
Hubungan Penerapan Breastfeeding Father Dengan Sikap Ibu Dalam Pemberian Asi Di Puskesmas Bara
Authors: Beda Nikodemus Sili , Rosdewi Rosdewi , Silaban Margaret Kristianti Br. , Wangak Maria Goreti Deran
Published: January 2023

ABSTRAK

 

Manfaat pemberian ASI yang sangat besar ternyata belum mampu meningkatkan   angka   cakupan   ASI.   Hal   tersebut   terlihat   pada   tingkat pemberian ASI ditanah air yang masih cukup rendah. Keberhasilan ibu dalam pemberian  ASI  kepada  bayinya  dipengaruhi  oleh  berbagai  faktor,  salah satunya adalah breastfeeding father. Breastfeeding father adalah dukungan penuh yang diberikan seorang suami kepada istrinya dalam proses menyusui. Adanya dukungan yang diberikan oleh suami selama ibu memberikan ASI kepada bayinya akan memberikan dampak pada sikap ibu dalam pemberian ASI. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menganalisis hubungan antara penerapan breastfeeding father dengan sikap ibu dalam pemberian ASI pada ibu menyusui  di  Puskesmas  Bara-baraya.  Penelitian  ini  merupakan  penelitian non-eksperimen, dengan metode observasional analitik menggunakan desain cross sectional.  Populasi yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah Ibu-ibu yang memberikan ASI di Puskesmas Bara-baraya. Pengambilan sampel menggunakan metode non-probability sampling dengan teknik consecutive sampling  dengan  jumlah  sampel  sebanyak  48  orang.  Untuk pengumpulan data menggunakan instrumen berupa kuesioner.  Analisis data menggunakan uji statistic chi-square dimana diperoleh hasil p = 0,027 dengan tingkat kemaknaan α = 0,05, berarti p < α   artinya ada hubungan. yang signifikan antara hubungan penerapan  breastfeeding father  dengan  sikap ibu  dalam pemberian ASI. Dukungan suami berperan dalam proses kelancaran ibu memberikan ASI pada bayinya.

 

Kata Kunci : Menyusui, Penerapan Dukungan Suami, Sikap Ibu

Referensi : 2017 – 2021
Pengaruh pendidikan kesehatan metode storytelling tentang pencegahan covid-19 terhadap pengetahuan anak
Authors: Cunha Theresia Syrilla Da , Nababan Sudarwati , Wida Agustina Sisilia Wati Dua
Published: January 2023

Data Dinas Kesehatan tercatat 2.165 kasus positif covid-19 di Kabupaten Sikka hingga Juli 2021. Infeksi virus covid-19 dapat menyerang sistem pernapasan anak dan berpotensi menularkan pada teman-temannya saat bermain. Oleh sebab itu anak-anak perlu diajarkan cara pencegahan covid-19. Petugas kesehatan Puskesmas Kewapante belum pernah memberikan edukasi tentang pencegahan penularan covid-19 pada anak-anak usia 3-5 tahun di Desa Umagera. Hasil pengabdian masyarakat sebelumnya diketahui Storytelling merupakan strategi edukasi kreatif dan terbukti meningkatkan pemahaman anak. Tujuan penelitian ini menganalisis perbedaan pengetahuan anak tentang pencegahan penularan covid-19 sebelum dan sesudah pendidikan kesehatan metode storytelling di Polindes Habilopong. Penelitian ini merupakan penelitian pre eksperimen one group pretest posttest design. Sampel penelitian 20 anak usia 3-5 tahun yang terdaftar di Polindes Habilopong yang diambil dengan tehnik total sampling. Pengumpulan data menggunakan kuesioner panduan pertanyaan. Anak usia 3-5 tahun diberikan pendidikan kesehatan metode storytelling media buku cerita tentang pencegahan covid-19 dilanjutkan demonstrasi cara menggunakan dan melepaskan masker. Pendidikan kesehatan diberikan 6 kali dengan waktu masing-masing pertemuan selama 15 menit. Buku cerita yang digunakan adalah 3 buku cerita seri edukasi korona, masing-masing buku diceritakan sebanyak 2 kali pertemuan. Analisis data menggunakan uji ranking bertanda wilcoxon karena hasil uji shapiro wilk sig. 0,004 data berdistribusi tidak normal. Hasil penelitian ada perbedaan bermakna antara pengetahuan sebelum dan sesudah pendidikan kesehatan, nilai z -3934 dengan p value 0,000 lebih kecil dari 0,05. Pendidikan kesehatan menggunakan metode storytelling dikombinasikan dengan demonstrasi sebagai salah satu alternatif metode yang sesuai dengan sasaran anak usia 3-5 tahun.
Comments on Keyan Tomaselli’s "The 2022 Copyright Amendment Bill: Implications for the South African universities’ Research Economy"
Authors: Wafawarowa Brian
Published: January 2023

The tragedy of the deliberations on the Copyright Amendment Bill is the absence of critical and dispassionate engagement on the issues that are being raised by different interest groups. The interest groups have retreated to their laagers and are defending their positions, ferociously and without regard for other perspectives and interests. The clamour from the interest groups is mainly by way of loud slogans on anecdotal experiences, sometimes in sectors that are irrelevant to the discussion.

The absence of academic voices on the matter is unfortunate in two ways. One is the rigour and structure that they could have brought to the debate. The other is giving attention to the disregarded interests of academics as custodians of knowledge production, innovation and nurturing respect for own and others’ work of the mind. The consequence of this lack of engagement is that legislators have had very little access to critical engagement and have tended to base their decisions on untested slogans. On the other hand, academics and universities have essentially allowed a process that has such a strong bearing on them to almost reach conclusion without their input.
Communicare's 2022 reviewers
Authors: Oksiutycz-Munyawiri Anna
Published: January 2023

The editorial team of Communicare: Journal for Communication Studies in Africa would like to thank our 2022 reviewers
АНАЛІЗ ТА ОЦІНКА СОЦІАЛЬНОЇ ІНФРАСТРУКТУРИ СІЛЬСЬКИХ ТЕРИТОРІЙ
Authors: Ковальська Л.Л.
Published: January 2023

У статті обґрунтовано необхідність розвитку соціальної інфраструктури сільських територій. Здійснено аналіз та оцінку розвитку соціальної інфраструктури сільських територій. Проаналізовано такі показники як чисельність населення сільських територій, кількість закладів дошкільної освіти, кількість закладів шкільної освіти, кількість лікарняних закладів та лікарняних ліжок, кількість бібліотек та клубних закладів, обсяг продукції сільського господарства фермерських господарств сільських територій, міграційний приріст сільських територій (скорочення)
ОСОБЛИВОСТІ ОРГАНІЗАЦІЇ БІЗНЕСУ У СФЕРІ ВИРОБНИЦТВА БІОПАЛИВА У КОНТЕКСТІ ЗАБЕЗПЕЧЕННЯ СТАЛОГО РОЗВИТКУ ДЕРЖАВИ
Authors: Косінський П.М. , Гордійчук А.І.
Published: January 2023

Метою дослідження є виявлення особливостей організації та розвитку комплексних виробництв із переробки олійних технічних культур на біопаливо в Україні, а також основних проблем, що «гальмують» створення власного бізнесу у даній сфері. Сформовано відповідні висновки та надано власні пропозиції, що удосконалюватимуть та стимулюватимуть процеси організації підприємств із виробництва біопалива на основі біомаси у нашій державі
FINANCIAL SECURITY OF HOUSEHOLDS IN THE CONDITIONS OF CHANGE
Authors: Кузьмак О.М. , Кузьмак О.І. , Молінська Ю.В.
Published: January 2023

The article examines the problems of financial security of Ukrainian households in the conditions of changes. The issue of ensuring the financial security of households has recently become relevant in connection with the strengthening of the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic and the introduction of martial law.
Peculiarities of the financial security of households, in contrast to the financial security of other participants in the financial market, are highlighted. The amount of GDP per capita and the human development index were studied. It was determined that the level of financial security depends on the choice of the model of financial behavior of a particular household. It has been proven that the level of financial security depends on the choice of the model of financial behavior of a particular household. The correlation of these concepts is manifested in the proposed methods
ПЕРСПЕКТИВИ РОЗВИТКУ ІНДУСТРІЇ ГОСТИННОСТІ РЕГІОНІВ УКРАЇНИ В СУЧАСНИХ УМОВАХ
Authors: Матвійчук Л.Ю. , Смочко Н.М. , Ільїна О.В.
Published: January 2023

У статті проведено аналіз стану та перспектив розвитку індустрії гостинності регіонів України в сучасних умовах. Визначено основні фактори впливу на розвиток індустрії гостинності в регіонах країни, доведено що більшість факторів мають деструктивний вплив. Проведено аналіз стану індустрії гостинності в розрізі регіонів, за показниками обсягу туристичного збору. Визначено основні проблеми індустрії гостинності в регіонах України, до яких віднесено удосконалення та відновлення інфраструктури, особливо в регіонах, які зазнали значного терористичного впливу з боку Росії.
Доведено, що перспективним напрямом розвитку індустрії гостинності в регіонах є формування комплексних регіональних туристичних продуктів та послуг. Визначено доцільність формування об’єднань суб’єктів туризму у вигляді туристичних кластерів, альянсів, спілок з метою розробки нових регіональних туристичних продуктів та послуг, а також просування їх за межами регіону, в тому числі на глобальний туристичний
СУТНІСТЬ ПОНЯТТЯ БРЕНД-МЕНЕДЖМЕНТ ТА ЙОГО РОЛЬ В ДІЯЛЬНОСТІ ОРГАНІЗАЦІЙ
Authors: Смолич Д.В.
Published: January 2023

У статті розглянуто сутність понять «бренд», «брендинг» та «бренд-менеджмент» та їх взаємозв’язок. Виокремлено підходи до визначення поняття «бренд-менеджмент». Охарактеризовано основні моделі управління брендами, їх основні переваги та недоліки. Розглянуто стратегії бренд-менеджменту, які формуються на основі досліджених моделей. З’ясовано роль корпоративного бренду у формуванні лояльності споживачів. Визначено роль та значення бренд-менеджменту в діяльності підприємства
МЕТОДИЧНІ ПІДХОДИ ДО ОЦІНКИ БІЗНЕС-ПРОЦЕСІВ
Authors: Тендюк А.О. , Стрижеус Л.В. , Бондарович Ю.Ю.
Published: January 2023

Стаття присвячена розгляду методичних підходів до оцінки якості та ефективності бізнес-процесів. Розглянуто важливість управління бізнес-процесами в організації. Доведено актуальність формування ефективних моделей оцінки якості та ефективності бізнес-процесів на підприємстві. Здійснено аналіз  методичних підходів до оцінки ефективності бізнес процесів  в організації та обґрунтовано доцільність використання комплексного підходу. Деталізовано переваги  існуючих моделей оцінки бізнес-процесів та обґрунтовано доцільність застосування комплексної моделі оцінки, що ґрунтується на визначенні рівня зрілості, якості ресурсного забезпечення та оптимізації часових характеристик основних та допоміжних бізнес-процесів. Доведено, що запропонована модель оцінки дозволить забезпечити комплексність та сприятиме зростанню рівня ефективності бізнес-процесів
ФОРМУВАННЯ СТРАТЕГІЧНИХ ПРІОРИТЕТІВ МАРКЕТИНГОВОЇ ДІЯЛЬНОСТІ ПІДПРИЄМСТВА НА РИНКУ НА ОСНОВІ ОПИТУВАННЯ СПОЖИВАЧІВ
Authors: Войтович С.Я. , Ковальчук О.В.
Published: January 2023

У статті досліджено проблеми інформаційного забезпечення стратегічної маркетингової діяльності підприємств, обґрунтовано доцільність вивчення купівельної поведінки споживачів методом онлайн-опитувань. Здійснено аналіз результатів проведеного опитування споживачів автомобільних шин та надано пропозиції, на основі яких учасники ринку можуть формувати стратегічні пріоритети власної маркетингової діяльності
РОЛЬ ДЕРЖАВИ У СТИМУЛЮВАННІ МІЖНАРОДНОЇ ІНВЕСТИЦІЙНОЇ СПІВПРАЦІ
Authors: Галазюк Наталія
Published: January 2023

Розкрито вплив держави на формування інвестиційного клімату в Україні у сучасних глобальних умовах. Виокремлено актуальні проблеми інвестиційного середовище країни та запропоновано окремі шляхи активізації міжнародних інвестиційних процесів та напрямів зростання ефективності інвестиційної політики
A DEMANDA DA INVESTIGAÇÃO ARTÍSTICA: SOBRE UM ESPETÁCULO TEATRAL CRIADO EM CONTEXTO ACADÉMICO
Authors: Guedes Branco António Manuel da Costa
Published: January 2023

A institucionalização progressiva das artes nos curricula académicos obriga a pensar as práticas artísticas no contexto da investigação, nomeadamente, do que o artista-investigador terá de acrescentar ao ato de criação para que ele também possa ser considerado ato de investigação. O presente artigo ensaia uma possibilidade de verbalização autorreflexiva relativa a um espetáculo teatral criado em contexto académico, enquanto elemento central de um projeto de mestrado de um estudante que orientei e em que também fui cocriador, na qualidade de encenador e diretor de atores. Nele, reflito sobre questões de investigação artística que estiveram presentes durante o processo de criação, descrevo metodologias adotadas para os resolver e analiso resultados.
PRÁTICAS DE ENSINO DE MÚSICA NO CONTEXTO PRISIONAL: ANÁLISE COMPARATIVA DE ESTUDOS DE CASOS
Authors: Da Silva Levi Leonido Fernandes , Motin Felipe Gabriel
Published: January 2023

A presente pesquisa pretende compreender o impacto das práticas de educação musical e sua relação com os aspetos intrínsecos e periféricos ao sistema prisional, por meio da análise comparativa de três estudos de casos já realizados por outros autores. Inicialmente, discute-se conceitos que permeiam a educação musical e projetos sociais no Brasil; também, apresenta-se dados referentes ao desenvolvimento de pesquisas em educação no meio prisional, objetivando introduzir e complementar este estudo. A metodologia utilizada trata-se de uma pesquisa bibliográfica, que abrange duas pesquisas e um projeto realizados em três unidades penais nos estados: Rio Grande do Sul, Rio Grande do Norte e Paraná. Após breve exposição dos estudos, analisa-se tópicos que abrangem: o cenário, objetivos, caminhos metodológicos e resultados alcançados. Comparando e discutindo os pontos em comuns, contrários e as características em maior evidência, pretende-se tecer um panorama dos projetos e pesquisas em educação musical em unidades penais no Brasil.
O SERTÃO IMAGINADO NA ÁRIA “CANTIGA” DAS BACHIANAS BRASILEIRAS
Authors: Lopes Eduardo , De Oliveira Medeiros Ana Judite
Published: January 2023

O presente artigo traz uma perspectiva reflexiva sobre a visão ou interpretação dada ao sertão nordestino na Ária “Cantiga” da Série Bachianas Brasileiras de Heitor Villa Lobos. Considerando a problemática da “nordestinidade” e “regionalidade” que envolve o tema, a peça foi analisada a partir do conceito de tópicas (Agawu, 1982; Piedade, 2013), elementos entendidos como lugar-comum, de onde são produzidos silogismos retóricos e dialéticos. A partir desse conceito buscar-se-á compreender na obra pontos ou tropos que possam revelar a “atmosfera” do Sertão, e consequentemente seu discurso musical. A questão que levantamos é como o sertão nordestino pode ser percebido na música de Villa Lobos? Para isso foram realizados dois procedimentos de análise, um das tópicas e o outro em atividade experimental descritiva, a fim de identificar aproximações ou distanciamentos do tema na peça. A contribuição que esperamos trazer com este texto é, que através das Bachianas Brasileiras, seja possível elaborar outras ou novas interpretações sobre a região considerando os nexos históricos e culturais construídos em torno dela.
ENSINO DE XIGUBO: UMA VALORIZAÇÃO DA INTERCULTURALIDADE EXISTENTE NA ESCOLA SECUNDÁRIA DE CAMBINE
Authors: Maria Anabela Lima , Guidione Dinis Armando
Published: January 2023

Decorrente dos processos de Globalização, nos últimos anos, tem-se vindo a colocar cada vez mais a questão do interculturalismo. Sendo esta uma temática complexa, surge-nos como tema o ensino de xigubo na promoção da relação humana e a valorização da interculturalidade, atendendo à importância de que se reveste. Questionamo-nos sobre a diversidade e a forma como esta contribui para o ensino de xigubo, objecto do nosso estudo: Ensino de Xigubo: uma valorização da interculturalidade existente na Escola Secundária de Cambine, Distrito de Morrumbene – Moçambique. Centramos a nossa reflexão no ensino de xigubo, partindo do pressuposto de que Moçambique é um país multilingue e multicultural habitado por diferentes grupos etnolinguísticos com maior predominância para os de origem Bantu. A Escola Secundária de Cambine não foge dessa realidade muito mais por se localizar no Centro Educacional de Cambine que desde a sua fundação é um pólo de atracção populacional por motivos estudantis, profissionais e missionários. Esta coabitação de diversos povos, em que cada um carrega os seus usos e costumes, favorece o diálogo entre as culturas presentes; sendo assim, convocamos o conceito de interculturalismo como sendo a interacção entre culturas que interagem de forma recíproca. O desafio, que se lança à Direcção da Escola, é o de adequar o Projecto Político Pedagógico à realidade local e, deste modo, desenvolver estratégias para a valorização das diferenças socioculturais dos grupos humanos, tendo como foco a contribuição do ensino das danças tradicionais, pondo assim em destaque a educação artística, importante na formação dos(as) alunos(as), para melhor interpretarem o mundo e conhecerem as suas tradições. É a observação da realidade de Cambine que nos motiva a escolher a temática desta comunicação com o objectivo de convidar os(as) professores(as) de Educação Física e Educação Visual a aproveitar a coexistência de diversas subculturas e a integrá-las no desenvolvimento dos cursos de curta duração e no processo didáctico, de modo a ligar o global – vivências diversificadas – e as aprendizagens estruturantes com as aprendizagens de contextos informais e não formais que os diferentes estudantes possuem.
O TEATRO NA BIBLIOTECA: CLASSIFICAÇÃO E INDEXAÇÃO
Authors: Almeida Patrícia
Published: January 2023

Esta comunicação aborda o tratamento técnico dos documentos respeitantes ao Teatro, nas bibliotecas em geral. Pretende-se refletir sobre algumas questões relativas à descrição documental, mais especificamente a classificação e a indexação por assunto. Após um breve enquadramento, são descritos procedimentos e apresentados exemplos de instrumentos para este importante trabalho dos bibliotecários. Ilustra-se com casos retirados de catálogos de bibliotecas nacionais e estrangeiras, relacionados com a obra do dramaturgo irlandês Enda Walsh. Posto isto, questiona-se a tradição da não indexação por assunto de obras literárias, nomeadamente texto dramático, face às necessidades de recuperação da informação dos utilizadores das bibliotecas e comunidades leitoras. Conclui-se com o apelo à participação de todos (académicos, investigadores, artistas, leitores anónimos) no trabalho desenvolvido pelos bibliotecários, em prol da leitura literária e do Teatro como arte.