bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Physiochemical lignocellulose modification by the Formosan subterranean termite Coptotermes formosanus Shiraki (Isoptera: Rhinotermitidae) and its potential uses in the production of biofuels
Authors: Li Hongjie , Lu Jirong , Mo Jianchu
Published: June 2023

Formosan subterranean termites (Coptotermes formosanus Shiraki) and other wood-feeding insects have the ability to digest cellulose and structurally modify or degrade lignin. We examined the physical and chemical changes to lignocellulosic components of Chinese red pine (Pinus massoniana) after passing through the termite (C. formosanus) digestive system. The purpose of this research was to evaluate biochemical digestive processes in the C. formosanus gut as potential models for biofuels processing. Results suggest that demethylation, demethoxylation, and propyl side-chain modification are responsible for higher lignin removal and cellulose crystallinity reduction after structural alteration. SEM images also further indicated that unlike the fungus- growing termites Odontotermes formosanus, the lower termites C. formosanus disrupted the lignocellulose structure, and thus resulted in an increase of surface area to cellulase. Comparative enzymatic hydrolysis tests between raw wood and C. formosanus faeces revealed an enhanced level of enzymatic digestibility in digested material. Based on the results, C. formosanus can efficiently modify lignin at ambient temperatures and pressures in contrast to current methods used in biofuels production.
Response surface methodology applied to laccases activities exhibited by Stenotrophomonas maltophilia AAP56 in different growth conditions
Authors: Galai Said , Touhami Youssef , Marzouki Med Nejib
Published: June 2023

Stenotrophomonas maltophilia AAP56, laccase-producing bacteria, growing under different conditions, exhibit laccase activity that is highly affected by some environmental factors. Response surface methodology (RSM) was applied for the determination of laccase factor dependence using two substrates: ABTS (2,2’-azino-bis(3-ethylbenzthiazoline-6-sulfonic acid)) and DMP (2,6 Dimethoxy-phenol). RSM was carried out with a 24 factorial design using four variables, namely, dye (0 to 0.1 mg mL-1), Cu in Med (0 to 400 µM), shaking (0 to 150 rpm), and CuSO4 in assay (0 to 0.2 mM). Significant correlation between the effects of these variables on R1 (ABTS oxidase activity) and R2 (DMP oxidase activity) responses was detected. Astonishing results showed differences between these two activities with respect to copper activity dependence. Anoxic conditions exhibited a significant ability to induce the enzyme. This bacterial laccase activity (produced under optimal conditions according to RSM) was used to decolorize an azoic dye, Reactive Black 5 (RB5). It was efficient only in the presence of a redox mediator to degrade RB5 after 20 min of incubation time.
Catalysed alkaline oxidation as a wood fractionation technique
Authors: Rovio Stella , Kallioinen Anne , Tamminen Tarja , Hakola Maija , Leskelä Markku , Siika-aho Matti
Published: June 2023

Alkaline oxidation (AlkOx) is an effective fractionation technique for lignocellulosic raw materials. The efficiency of the AlkOx treatment can further be enhanced by using a catalyst (CatOx). Both CatOx and AlkOx provide a fiber fraction containing readily hydrolysable carbohydrates that can be utilized in biotechnical processes and a liquid fraction containing solubilized lignin and reaction products from various biomass components. The effects of different fractionation conditions on yields and chemical composition of solubilized and insoluble fractions were investigated. Two temperatures and two reaction times were studied with and without a catalyst. The composition and content of carbohydrates in the fiber and liquid fractions were examined. The generation of aliphatic carboxylic acids as oxidation products was also investigated. The catalytically assisted oxidation was more efficient than the alkaline counterpart in dissolution of wood components under a four-hour treatment period resulting in higher dissolution of hemicelluloses. A longer reaction time of 20 hours leveled out the differences between the oxidation processes. Comparison of different bases showed that similar solubilisation of dry matter was obtained with NaOH, KOH, and Na2CO3. Oxidation in Na2CO3 caused higher dissolution of glucomannan and greater acid production. The dissolution of hemicellulose and lignin, and their oxidation to acids was most efficient in the first 4 hours of oxidation.
A combination of polyethylenimine and phenolic resin as an adhesive for wood-based panels
Authors: Treusch Olaf G. , Petutschnigg Alexander
Published: June 2023

The purpose of this study is to develop a low-formaldehyde-emitting resin system for medium density fibreboards (MDF). A combination of polyamines with phenolic resins seems to be suitable for this purpose. To produce panels with such a resin system, polyethylenimine, and a phenolic resin were separately applied on fibres and subsequently made into boards in a thermal pressing process. It was demonstrated that thickness swelling and the mechanical properties of the boards produced with the new adhesive system were comparable to those conventionally manufactured with urea-formaldehyde resins. Even with adhesive contents of just 2 to 3%, the panels attained satisfactory internal bond strength. MDF panels with a total adhesive content of between 1.25 and 5% were produced from a mixture of polyethylenimine and phenolic resins (resol type) at different ratios. All boards were tested for physical (thickness swelling and water absorption) and mechanical properties (internal bond, modulus of elasticity, flexural strength). It was demonstrated that thickness swelling and the mechanical properties of the boards produced can be improved by a combination of polyethylenimine and phenolic resin.
Employability Capital for Tour Guides at a World Heritage Site
Authors: Wakelin-Theron Nicola
Published: June 2023

Aim. Employability has gained increased interest after the respective global shocks of 2008 and 2020. The study deepens the theory of employability in relation to a globally significant tourism industry. The aim of the study is to identify the core dimensions of the employability of tour-guides.
Method. The study adopted a qualitatively intrinsic case study at a world heritage site (WHS), namely the Maropeng Visitor Centre. The researcher focused on the notion of employability for tour-guides, based on existing research gaps regarding those two central concepts.
Results. The study determines the roles and responsibilities of tour-guides so as to align these to the notion of employability capital of tour-guides. Secondly, the study probed how higher education institutions (HEIs) should contribute to tour-guides’ employability particularly, and their employability capital, generally. Moreover, misconceptions emerged about HEIs’ offerings concerning employability and tour-guides’ education.
Conclusions. Employability capital has become a factor influencing success in the work environment. This study revealed the importance of practical courses in tourism education (tour guiding, first aid, and additional languages) and highlighted the imperative to understand students’ skills and capabilities within the scope of practical training courses.
Originality. The study advances knowledge on employability capital in relation to tour guiding at WHS. This would help to develop a better system that would increase employability capital in the tour-guiding sector.
Knowledge Management: Determine the Influencing Factors for Practicing at the Libraries in Bangladesh
Authors: Mamun Mostofa , Othman Roslina , Zulkifli Zahidah
Published: June 2023

Aim. The main objective of this research is to know the influencing factors for KM practices in the library field of Bangladesh from the user's point of view. Therefore, the study examines the elements influencing Knowledge Management (KM) practice in Bangladeshi university libraries.
Methods. Present research used a quantitative approach, by adopting printed survey questionnaire for data collection from the users of the University of Dhaka (DU) and the University of Rajshahi (RU) in Bangladesh. Statistical software IBM®-SPSS® was used for data analysis, and the "partial least squares" (PLS) method was used to test the proposed hypothesis.
Results. The findings revealed that KM familiarity and perceptions in gender and current study level varied across users. This study found that all the proposed hypotheses are supported, i.e., the service quality and critical success factors are the most influencing factors for practicing KM in the DU and RU library.
Conclusions. The findings provide valuable insights regarding awareness about KM practices and assist university authorities in formulating relevant policies and taking necessary actions for KM practices in libraries.
Originality. The present research is one of the first research in Bangladesh that identified the influencing factors of KM from the user’s point of view.
Transdisciplinariedad, educación y lectura digital
Authors: Sánchez Peña Marisol
Published: June 2023

Es una investigación a partir de la cual se analizan los fundamentos de la transdisciplinariedad, educación y lectura digital, donde se hace referencia a la transdisciplinariedad como enfoque que busca la colaboración y el diálogo entre diferentes disciplinas para abordar problemas complejos y encontrar soluciones innovadoras. Se consideran las dimensiones complejas del individuo, desarrollo del pensamiento y lenguaje, habilidades de lecto-escritura, conocimiento y capacidad de expresión, cómo obtener una visión amplia acerca de la necesidad de abordar los desafíos actuales y el estudio de la educación desde una perspectiva compleja, concluyendo que a través de la transdisciplinariedad los estudiantes afianzan habilidades para el abordaje de problemas complejos, fomentando su creatividad e innovación, la forma de relacionar diversas disciplinas en situaciones reales, aumentando su capacidad de investigación y reflexión, conducente a una adecuada comprensión y al fomento del aprendizaje teniendo como base la tecnología digital.
Repetitive Strain Injuries in Adults in the Past 3 Months: United States, 2021
Authors: Garnett Matthew , Elgaddal Nazik , Spencer Merianne
Published: June 2023

This report describes the percentage of adults aged 18 and over who reported injuries from repetitive strain in the past 3 months by selected sociodemographic characteristics, including age, sex, race and Hispanic origin, and family income.
Detection of international Trade Problems in Organized Industrial Zones and Solution Proposals: The Case of Şanlıurfa (OIZ)
Authors: BARDAKÇI Hasan , GÖRGÜN Mehmet Ragıp
Published: June 2023

Recently, the importance of international trade activities is at a considerable level. Especially the economic competition between the countries brought by globalization has made this even more important. Organized Industrial Zones established by countries to accelerate commercial activities are also an important part of this process. Moreover, most of the companies located in Organized Industrial Zones (OIZ) are engaged in international trade activities intensively. In particular, states have begun to understand much better that they need to develop their foreign trade potential in order to achieve their growth targets in the current global century. For this reason, both companies and governments attach importance to the spread of international trade transactions of all companies, especially throughout the country. They sometimes use local government resources to support international trade companies by supporting them with incentives. However, knowing all this importance, it is inevitable for companies to encounter some problems due to the nature of trade while doing foreign trade. In this study, in order to determine the problems faced by the companies in the field of foreign trade, a questionnaire consisting of questions was applied to 44 companies among the foreign trade companies located in the Şanlıurfa organized industrial zone. By analyzing the data obtained as a result of the survey, the problems experienced by the companies in Şanlıurfa OIZ in foreign trade were tried to be determined. In addition, it was tried to learn what the biggest problem might be with the only question asked to the companies verbally. In this question, the answers given to the other questions were analyzed together and the identified problems were included in the study. According to the data obtained as a result of the analysis, the most important problems faced by the relevant companies are; It is expressed as the inability to find qualified personnel, instability in the economy, high exchange rates, and the constant increase in costs. At least, the importance of market research and the problems related to fairs were expressed.
Value equilibrium analysis based on the New Theory of Value. I
Authors: Wu J. , Wu Z.
Published: June 2023

The (traditional) labor theory of value, founded by Smith with the basic axiom that labor determines value, and supplemented and improved by Marx with the axiom that labor creates surplus-value. Neoclassical economics newly studied the utility theory of value, but it abandoned the traditional labor theory of value and theory of surplus-value. Under the basic axiomatic system analogous to theoretical mechanics, the above three theories of value has been included and developed by the new theory of value, which established the value complex variable function including three basic quantities of quantity, quality and time, as well as labor value, use-value and surplus-value. Starting from the value complex variable function, with the mathematical methods of Euler equation and Euler formula, this paper conduct a thorough and comprehensive analysis on the theory of value, under satisfactions of Marx’s first and second laws, focusing on value equilibrium by giving the mathematical explicit expressions of both value equilibrium function and price equilibrium function in various forms applicable to the general commodity economic movement process, so as to prove the existence and stability of the extremum solutions to the corresponding functions.
Strategic opportunities for digitalization of Russian timber industry enterprises
Authors: Shabaeva S. V. , Shabaev A. I.
Published: June 2023

The timber industry complex is of high significance to the economics of Russia due to vast stocks of wood, extensive distribution of the forests throughout the territory of Russia, large scale of the timber industry and widespread use of finished timber products both in our country and abroad. Digitalization of the timber industry complex has been developing in recent years, as the digital transformation is a global technological trend penetrating more and more spheres of human activity and facilitating accelerated development and increased effectiveness of manufacturing. At the same time there are a lot of challenges on the way to full digitalization. The purpose of the article is to analyze the current situation and to reveal the opportunity of raising the level of digitalization of the timber industry complex of Russia as a strategically important component of the Russian economics on the basis of implementation of new platforms. The authors study the issues of digitalization of the timber industry complex of Russia focusing on the external environment: analyze qualitative indicators of the ICT sector development in Russia and abroad and the intensity of application of the ICT achievements in the industry as the basis for further digitalization. The authors examine the impact of the current crisis on the entire timber industry complex and on the prospects for its digital transformation. The key risks and threats for implementation the ICT achievements have been determined. Recommendations on mitigating these problems for the timber industry complex have been developed including the step-by-step algorithm for implementing digital platforms at the wood processing enterprises.
Strategic priorities of support of import substitution in industry
Authors: Spiridonov A. A. , Fadeeva M. L. , Tolstykh T. O.
Published: June 2023

Introduction of sanctions restrictions by western countries stressed the need for developing the national industrial complex and creating the country’s own technological solutions. Over the past few years within the framework of the interaction of the state, industry and science various technological solutions have been created to be successfully implemented in production (an aircraft engine, a gas turbine power plant, mobile offshore seismic exploration complexes, a deep-sea drilling rig, a dispersant for oil spill response, pressure sensors for the Prirazlomnaya platform, etc.). The results achieved demonstrate the ability of the Russian industrial complex to create effective and safe equipment. However, in spite of the technologies created, the Russian economics has not achieved the target state of import independence. The analysis of the structure of the product import shows the dependence of the Russian economics on the import of foreign cars and equipment, chemical products and food raw materials. To achieve import independence it is essential to continue system work aimed at providing government support of domestic companies. The authors formulate the government support measures aimed at achieving technological independence: reduction of the key rate of the Central Bank of the Russian Federation, development of transport infrastructure, creation of industrial clusters and subsidizing the costs on the implementation of digital tools. Realization of the measures suggested together with the existing tools will make it possible to ensure harmonic development of the national industry and gain the national technological sovereignty.
Assessment of efficiency improvement reserves of maintenance and repair systems of high-voltage electrical equipment of industrial enterprises
Authors: Sukharev D. Yu.
Published: June 2023

The problems of choosing a strategy for the maintenance of the equipment of the power supply system of an industrial enterprise, taking into account the risk its failure and the problem of distributing the volume of the repair program in order to reduce maintenance costs and, accordingly, the cost of production, are considered. A method for assessing the magnitude of risk for the technological process of an industrial enterprise of the metallurgical industry, taking into account the power supply scheme of the electric receiver, is proposed. Special attention is paid to taking into account the influence of the power supply system of an industrial enterprise on the operation of final electrical receivers directly involved in the technological process. An example of using the proposed technique in a real power supply system with available statistical data on its failures is considered. The article formulates an approach to assessing the risk of failure of elements of the power supply network of an industrial enterprise, taking into account the operational scheme of power supply, and also shows the insufficiency of assessing the risk of power supply failures only from the failure of circuit elements through which electric power is directly transmitted to the electric receiver in question.
Innovative development of high tech industrial complexes at the meso-level
Authors: Daneykin Yu. V.
Published: June 2023

The issue of developing meso-level innovative ecosystems is so urgent due to the tasks of creating an autonomous independent economic system in the country, working out its own technologies, establishing technological, scientific and industrial independence. The urgency is also confirmed by the results of the analysis of characteristics and indicators of innovative activity of high tech companies. This background as well as evaluation of effectiveness of the government support of innovation, systematization of national and foreign studies devoted to the role of mesoeconomics in economic and technological growth of the regions and the entire state allow to justify the significance of meso-level development of high tech industrial complexes. The author suggests concentrating the efforts and tools of innovation, industrial and regional policies on the regional centres of development whose activities are aimed at maintaining the multiplicative effect of technological, information, social, infrastructural interconnection of the businesses, organizations, authorities and society. On the example of the Novgorod region, the author studies the components of high tech industrial complexes at the meso-level (object-, process-, system-, and project-related), characterizes the mechanism of development of industrial complexes of high tech sector at the meso-level and schematically shows how creation and development of the complex influences the growth of the indicators of innovative development of the region.
Mindfulness para dor em mulheres com câncer de mama: protocolo de revisão de escopo
Authors: Souza Daniela Maria Xavier de , Hayashi Vania Diniz , Demarzo Marcelo , Hortense Priscilla
Published: June 2023

Objetivo: Protocolo de Revisão de escopo que será conduzida de acordo com a metodologia do Joanna Briggs Institute, para mapear e caracterizar evidências disponíveis sobre o uso de intervenções baseadas em mindfulness para manejo da dor em pessoas com diagnóstico de câncer de mama, nas diferentes etapas de tratamento. Método: Serão incluídos estudos realizados em mulheres adultas com 18 anos ou acima, que tenham recebido diagnóstico de câncer de mama e passaram por intervenções baseadas em atenção plena direcionadas para manejo da dor. Será considerado o contexto clínico das participantes. Incluiremos artigos de estudos quantitativos e qualitativos, além da chamada literatura cinzenta, sem limites de idioma e tempo. Será utilizada uma estratégia de pesquisa em 3 etapas. As bases de dados utilizadas serão: PubMed, CINAHL, Web of Science, BVS, PsycInfo e Google Scholar. Resultados serão apresentados de forma gráfica e resumo narrativo, redigidos de acordo com o PRISMA-ScR.
Association between elevated serum uric acid levels and islet beta cell function indices in newly diagnosed type 2 diabetes mellitus-a one year cross sectional study at tertiary care center
Authors: Gupta Kopal , P. Haritha , Kothiwale V. A.
Published: June 2023

Background: Serum uric acid (SUA) has been reported as a risk factor for type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM). Even though various studies concluded that SUA plays an essential role in DM onset, association between SUA and pancreatic islet β cell function and the effect of gender and body mass index (BMI) on it in is still unclear.
Methods: A hospital based one-year cross-sectional study was conducted and required data was collected from 76 patient who were newly diagnosed T2DM. All patients were investigated for SUA, and homeostasis model assessment-insulin resistance (HOMA-IR) was calculated using the HOMA2 calculator.
Results: Mean SUA level among the males was 4.65±1.81 mg/dl and among the females was 4.31±1.94 mg/dl. β pancreatic cell function index was estimated using HOMA-IR. Mean HOMA-IR level among the male study population was 5.01±7.44 and 5.02±4.63 among the females. A positive and significant correlation was observed between SUA and HOMA-IR (r=0.2283, p=0.0489) at 5% level, and was more pronounced among the female population (r=0.5127, p=0.0175). Correlation between HOMA-IR and BMI was found to be positive and significant (r=0.4948, p=0.0001). On plotting multiple regression analysis, coefficient of determination (R²) was 0.8374 (p<0.05), indicating significant contribution of all variables when combined towards HOMA-IR.
Conclusions: Present study demonstrates that SUA harbours a positive and significant correlation with pancreatic islet β cell function index among newly diagnosed T2DM patients and is influenced by gender and BMI.
Ileocolic intussusception-a rare cause of acute intestinal obstruction in adults
Authors: Monteiro Grancy V. , Paul Sam
Published: June 2023

The primary report of intussusception was made in 1674 by Barbette of Amsterdam. It increases the patient's risk of intestinal obstruction, parietal ischemia, perforation, and peritonitis. Small intestinal submucosal lipomas are an uncommon kind of gastrointestinal tumour. It is a silent disease that occasionally causes gastrointestinal haemorrhage, intussusception, and bowel obstruction. Surgery is frequently required to confirm the diagnosis and rule out an underlying malignancy. We present a case of submucosal lipoma causing enteric obstruction in a young female.
Role of mean platelet volume in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus
Authors: Thakur Aman , Adhikari Purbesh , Dahal Mona , Upadhyaya Paricha , Karki Smriti , Pradhan Anju
Published: June 2023

In type 2 diabetes mellitus, increased platelet activity is crucial for the emergence of vascular complications. Mean platelet volume (MPV), an indicator of enhanced platelet activity, may be helpful in identifying the thromboembolic events that lead to these vascular complications. This study aims to assess MPV in Type 2 Diabetes patients and investigate the relationship between MPV and glycaemic and diabetic complications.

: A comparative cross-sectional study was carried out on 266 subjects (133 diabetic patients and 133 nondiabetic controls) at B.P Koirala Institute of Health Sciences for a period of one year. MPV was analyzed in both the groups and the potential association of MPV with diabetic complications and glycaemic parameters was evaluated. Statistical analysis was carried out with Student t-test and Pearson Correlation Coefficient.

: The results of the study showed that diabetics' MPV was considerably higher than that of non-diabetic controls (10.07 + 1.41 vs. 7.47 + 0.60 fl, P0.001) and that diabetic patients who had complications had significantly higher MPV than those who did not (10.61 + 1.35 vs. 9.37 + 1.15 fl, P0.001). Retinopathy (p=0.004), nephropathy (p=0.001), and Peripheral artery disease (p=0.03) were diabetes complications with significantly increased MPV. With regard to HbA1C, FBS levels, and the duration of diabetes, MPV demonstrated a statistically significant positive connection (p0.001 and positive r-value).

: MPV is a cost-effective tool in the early detection of vascular complications in diabetes and hence proves to be a promising indicator in preventing vascular complications.
FNAC (Fine needle aspiration cytology) and histopathological correlation and reclassification of thyroid neoplasm in accordance with WHO classification 2022
Authors: Joshi Fareeda , Hegde Shreya
Published: June 2023

While assessing whether a patient requires surgery or conservative treatment, the thyroid FNAC is crucial. “The Bethesda System of Reporting Thyroid Cytopathology” was introduced to resolve the problem of standardising terminology in Thyroid FNA diagnosis. This study aims to evaluate the histopathological correlation and to also assess the diagnostic accuracy of TBSRTC at an institutional level with respect to histopathology. Additionally, reclassification of these cases in accordance with new Update of WHO Classification of Thyroid tumors 2022.

This is a 3-year retrospective study of thyroid lesions from August 2019 to August 2022 comprising of 160 cases. Data was retrieved from institutional database and analysed. Fine needle aspiration Cytology- Histopathological correlation followed by determination of diagnostic accuracy of TBSRTC was done using Sensitivity, Specificity, PPV, NPV and accuracy. Reclassification was done on the 160 histopathological diagnosis based on the new updated classification.

Study showed female predominance and largest cohort belonged to the age group of 21–40 years. Cytohistopathological correlation was done and 4 discordant cases were identified. The Sensitivity, Specificity, PPV, NPV and Accuracy was found to be 95.77, 98.87, 98.55%, 96.7% and 97.5% respectively. On reclassification, the tumors were now classified based on cell of origin and maximum no. of cases were identified under the category of Follicular- cell derived.

FNAC is a sensitive and specific method of evaluating thyroid lesions. TBSRTC shows excellent diagnostic accuracy in detecting malignant lesions and can be used for screening neoplasm. The new classification demonstrates classification based on tumour cell of origin. It is crucial for Clinicians and Pathologists to be informed of new terminologies and classification schemes to aid more therapeutic options for patients.
Molecular profile & clinical outcome in 121 cases - experience from a tertiary referral centre in South India
Authors: Prabhu Anne Jennifer , Kiruthiga K G  , Pai Rekha , Mathew Leni G , Backianathan Selvamani
Published: June 2023

Ewing sarcoma is the second most common sarcoma involving the bones in children and adolescents. Published data on the clinical features, morphology, translocation and follow-up of patients with Ewing sarcoma from India, is sparse. Objectives of this study were to analyse the clinico-pathologic features of Ewing sarcoma and compare with translocation status, BCoR immunohistochemistry, treatment and survival.

406 cases of Ewing sarcoma were diagnosed in the Department of Pathology, Christian Medical College, Vellore during the period 2008-2015. 135 patients underwent molecular testing for common translocations by RT-PCR and were included in this study.

Mean age of patients at diagnosis was 22 years. Most common location of tumour was appendicular skeleton (31.4%) and 19% had solid organ involvement. Distant metastasis was present in 21.5% patients. Translocation was seen in 63 (46.7%) cases, EWS-FLI1 type I (87%), EWS-FLI1 type II(11%) and one patient had EWS-ERG translocation. Seven out of 30 patients were classified as “Sarcoma with BCOR genetic alteration”. Patients who underwent 6 cycles of chemotherapy had a better mean survival. Mean follow-up was 13.72 months and 3 year event free survival of patients was 93.8%.

Percentage of viable tumour <10% was the only significant histologic parameter predicting survival. Age at diagnosis ≤15yrs, female sex, size ≤12cm, extra-osseous site, chemotherapy and translocation positivity predicted an improved survival. This study has analysed the type of mutations/translocations seen in a subset of Indian patients with Ewing sarcoma and correlated the clinical and pathological factors affecting survival.
Versatality of facial artery musculomucosal flap in medium sized defects following ablation of oral cancers - A case series
Authors: Sabu Shweta , Gafoor Reshma , Vijay Sandeep , Mullath Aswin , Thomas Linu
Published: June 2023

Facial artery musculomucosal flaps (FAMM) are frequently utilised to restore medium-sized abnormalities after surgical removal of oral malignancies. This case series provides an overview of how patients are chosen for FAMM flap surgery, the operative anatomy, the surgical procedure, and the benefits of FAMM flap in reconstruction.
Gastric amphicrine carcinoma: A histopathological diagnostic conundrum
Authors: Saxena Rushali , Singh Smita , Agarwal Kiran
Published: June 2023

Amphicrine carcinoma is rarely reported in literature. It is characterised by dual positivity of neuroendocrine markers and mucin stain in the same cells depicting divergent differentiation. Recently published WorldHealth Organisation (WHO) classification of neuroendocrine neoplasm of 2022 differentiates it from adenocarcinoma and mixed neuroendocrine-nonneuroendocrine neoplasms (MiNEN) it shows varied histomorphology and on rare occasions neuroendocrine features may not be evident in poorly differentiated carcinoma. Hence, diagnosis based solely on histomorphology can be misleading. This is a case of amphicrine carcinoma in an elderly female which showed poorly differentiated morphology along with signet ring cells. Same cells demonstrated immunopositivity for synaptophysin, chromogranin A and were also positive for mucin stains (PAS, PAS-D and Alcian blue). This case report, thus, emphasises the importance of neuroendocrine markers as a part of routine immunohistochemistry in poorly differentiated gastric carcinomas to aid diagnosis of amphicrine carcinoma.
Primary hyperoxaluria: A case report
Authors: Deshmukh Ankita , Nemade Shweta , Kalshetty Ramesh , Padmanabhan Anitha , Gadgil Nitin
Published: June 2023

Renal failure can occasionally be caused by oxalate nephropathy. Glyoxylate metabolism abnormalities and particular hepatic enzyme deficits are the causes of primary hyperoxaluria (PH). Increased intestinal absorption, an excessive diet or an increased intake of oxalate precursors can all result in secondary hyperoxaluria. A 13-month old male child with high blood creatinine, low sodium, low calcium levels, high uric acid and low urine specific gravity is the subject of this research. Medullary papillary calcification was detected using sonography (nephrocalcinosis). Calcium oxalate crystals, sparse lymphocytic infiltration and interstitial fibrosis were seen on a renal biopsy. The patient was put on peritoneal dialysis, progresses to anuria and expired due to renal failure.
Primary mucinous cystadenocarcinoma of breast with sternal metastasis: A diagnostic challange
Authors: Joshi Mauli , Sheth Sandeep , Patel Mahesh , Chiripal Priyanka , Parikh Loma
Published: June 2023

The WHO categorizes the breast tumors in various distinct histological types based on cell morphology and architecture. A widely accepted fact that the aggressive nature of the breast cancer can be determined by its histological type, grade, nodal status, and metastasis holds the ground even in the era of immunohistochemistry (IHC) and molecular. An extremely rare variant of primary breast carcinoma belongs to the family of mucin producing carcinoma sharing the same histology as the mucinous cystadenocarcinoma of the ovary and pancreas. The tumour typically occurs in postmenopausal women with a median patient age of 61 years. Due to the rarity of these tumors, there is an extreme paucity of literature on this topic. We report a case of 35 year old female with left breast lump and presternal swelling. Breast lumpectomy and total sternectomy was done and final diagnosis was given as Primary mucinous cystadenocarcinoma with sternal metastasis and Estrogen receptor (ER) and Progesterone receptors (PR) positivity.
Tayyibî İsmâilîler’de Nefsânî Tekâmül ve Tenasüh
Authors: TIĞLI Asiye
Published: June 2023

Geç dönem İsmâilîlerden olan Müsta‘li-Tayyibîler, genel anlamda Fatımî öğretisine bağlı kalmışlardır. Fakat, Adem’in yeryüzüne hubutu, çok sayıda nebevî döngünün kabulü ve ölümden sonra ruh göçü ile cennet ve cehennem gibi konularda bazı ilavelerde bulunmuş ve daha mitolojik bir anlatım tarzını benimsemişlerdir. Bu çalışmada, Tayyibîler’in ruh göçüne olan yaklaşımları nefsin tekamülü ile ilişkili olarak ele alınmıştır. Buna göre Letafet Alemi’ne çıkacak kadar arınamayan nefsler tekâmül şanslarını; maddi dünyaya tekrar geri gelip farklı kalıp ya da bedenlerle tezahür etmek yahut daha latif olan felekler arasında iniş ve yükselişler yaşamak suretiyle sürdürebilmektedirler. Çeşitli deformasyonlara uğradıkları bu döngü sarmalında ruhlar, hak ettikleri cezayı çekip gerçeği idrak ettikten sonra, davete icabet etme yoluyla arınma şansını tekrar elde etmiş olurlar. Fakat onlara göre ruhun hadden hadde geçiş yoluyla sağladığı bu yükselişlerin tenasühle karıştırılmaması gerekmektedir. Geçirdiği farklı aşamalardan sonra davetin nuruyla aydınlanan her ruh, nihayet bedeninden ayrılıp hiyerarşide kendisinden daha üst makama yükselir ve Letâfet Aleminde diğer mübarek ruhlarla birleşir.
Mass-Energy Equivalence derived from Newtonian mechanics
Authors: Annamalai Chinnaraji , Siqueira Antonio Marcos de Oliveira
Published: June 2023

In the theory of special relativity, the Einstein’s relativistic mechanics is concerned with the motion of particles whose velocities approach the speed of light, but not equal to the speed of massless particle. It is understood the velocity of a moving particle with mass is less than the speed of velocity and velocity of a massless particle like photon is equal to the speed of light. This paper presents the Einstein’s mass-energy equivalence and the equations of relativistic mass, momentum and energy from the Newton’s second law of motion.
A study on the impact of risk management practices on the loans and advances of selected banks
Authors: Kumar Sharad
Published: June 2023

The issue of risk management in banks has turned into the focal point of discussion after the new monetary emergencies. A few endeavours have been made to further develop the risk management and execution of banks including presenting the Basel Accords just as risk management rules by national banks. Thus, the State Bank of India has given risk management rules to fortify the risk management framework and to work on the exhibition of the neighbourhood banks. The purpose of the study is to review the risk management structure and instruments of credit risk management in India. This study incorporates secondary data. After gathering the significant data, the applicable data is changed over into an even structure. The statistical devices which are considered for the review are trend and ratio analysis. Based on the results, the study recommends that banks should be more pre-emptive than post-dynamic in their credit risk management rehearses.
Keywords: Advances, banks, loans, management, practices, risk;
Psychometric Properties and Factor Structure of the Turkish Version of the Short Form of Behavioural Activation for Depression Scale (BADS-SF) in Non-Clinical Adults
Authors: KOŞAN Yavuz , KAYA M. Siyabend
Published: June 2023

Depressive individuals are reluctant to participate in pleasurable activities, which refers to their activation level. Therefore, determining the activation levels contributes to the effective execution of a possible intervention in depression. Accordingly, Manos and colleagues (2011) developed the Behavioural Activation for Depression Scale-Short Form to measure the activation levels of individuals. This study aimed to examine the psychometric properties of the Turkish translation of the Behavioural Activation for Depression Scale-Short Form. We recruited a non-clinical sample group of 540 participants (F/M = 368/172) aged between 18 and 44 (M=22.57, SD=3.670) using the convenience sampling method. We performed exploratory and confirmatory factor analyses by forming two different sub-samples. As a result of these analyses, we found that the two-factor, eight-item structure consisting of activation and avoidance subscales showed a good fit. In addition, we found that the internal consistency coefficients for the entire scale and activation subscale were moderate and good, while they were weak for the avoidance subscale but were at an acceptable level. We examined the relationship between depression and life satisfaction for criterion validity. We observed that the Behavioural Activation for Depression Scale-Short Form has a negative correlation with depression and a positive correlation with life satisfaction and showed that the criterion validity is ensured based on the results obtained. Accordingly, we showed that the Turkish version of the Behavioural Activation for Depression Scale-Short Form has sufficient qualifications to measure the activation level in adults.
Sosyal Bilgiler Öğretiminde Zekâ Oyunlarının Kullanımı: Q-Bitz Oyunu Örneği
Authors: YAŞAR Özlem , KAYA Damla Rumeysa , BAYİN Dilan , ÇOPUR Ahmet
Published: June 2023

Sosyal bilgiler öğretim programında yer alan kültür ve miras ögelerinin öğrencilere aktarılmasında Q-Bitz oyunun etkililiğini ölçmek çalışmamızın ana amacını oluşturmaktadır. Araştırmanın katılımcılarını Balıkesir’deki bir devlet okuluna devam eden 41 yedinci sınıf öğrencisi oluşturmuştur. Yarı deneysel desen ön test- son test eşitlenmemiş kontrol gruplu desene göre gerçekleştirilen çalışmada veri toplama aracı olarak Q-Bitz oyunu ve başarı testi kullanılmıştır. Elde edile veriler ise SPSS22 programı ile analiz edilmiştir. Her iki gruba da uygulanan ön ve son test puanları gruplar arası ve grup içerisinde karşılaştırılması Bağımsız Örneklemler için t-Testi kullanılarak yapılmıştır. Araştırma sonucu elde edilen bulgulara göre deney ve kontrol gruplarının başarıları arasında deney grubu lehine anlamlı fark olduğu saptanmıştır. Buna göre Q- Bitz zekâ oyununun sosyal bilgiler dersinde kullanılmasının; öğrenci başarılarını arttırmada çok büyük bir etki yarattığı sonucuna ulaşılmıştır. Bu bulgulara dayalı olarak; strateji oyunlarının sosyal bilgiler dersinde kullanımına yönelik öncülük edeceği düşünülmektedir. Araştırmadan elde edilen bulgulara dayanarak; Q- Bitz oyununun farklı sınıf düzeylerinde yer alan sözel ağırlıklı derslere uyarlanarak etkisinin araştırılması, yapılandırmacı yaklaşımı destekleyecek şekilde ders kitaplarında da zekâ oyunlarıyla bağlantılı etkinliklere yer verilmesi ve farklı zekâ oyunlarının Osmanlı Devleti’nin kültür ve miras ögelerinin aktarılmasında etkisinin incelenmesi şeklinde öneriler getirilmiştir.
Remaja dan Budaya Baca Potret Sendu Selfie Literasi di Desa Senaru
Authors: Rahmi Siti , Thohri Muhammad
Published: June 2023

Tulisan ini menyajikan sebagian hasil workshop dan penelusuran potret literasi remaja Desa wisata Senaru dengan fokus literasi membaca. Melalui diskusi terbuka ditemukan berbagai persoalan dalam hal membaca, yakni rendahnya minat baca, hambatan membaca problem atik. Tidak konsentrasi pada saat membaca, dan ketiadaan hobi membaca. Problem remaja dalam membaca adalah (1) membaca belum menjadi kebutuhan, (2) membaca dinilai sebagai sarana belajar formal, (2) lingkungan sekolah tidak memberi ruang bagi keterampilan membaca, dan (3) faktor teks, serta (5) faktor self-literasi. Capaian workshop adalah timbulnya kesadaran peserta bahwa membaca adalah kebutuhan. Sebagai kebutuhan, membaca harus dipacu motivasinya, direduksi hambatannya, disediakan lingkungan dan fasilitasnya. Lembaga pendidikan memiliki peran untuk penyadaran dan penguatan minat baca. Para pemangku kepentingan di Desa memiliki komitmen untuk menggalakkan minat baca dan mendorong peran aktif sekolah untuk memacu minat baca remaja.
REVIEW ON TEN DISSERTATIONS WITH RESPECT TO TEACHING AND LEARNING ENGLISH IN ACOMPARATIVE PERSPECTIVE
Authors: M.Pd. Fauzan
Published: June 2023

Abstract: This study aims to analyze the diffrences and similarities of ten distinct research on the area of L2, whose parts such as problem formulation, method, result and discussion are compared. The result shows that four out of the ten problem formulations and results of the dissertations have a lot in common. This includes dissertations 4, 6, 8, and 10 which are better as they are more explicit and use logical rationales. Three of the ten dissertations have similarities in terms of title written structure and are worse than the rests because they are longer. The dissertations 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8 and 9 share similarities in terms of background or rationales for the studies and are better as they employ relevant studies. The dissertations 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, and 9 are similer in terms of literature review and are better than 1, 2, 7, and 10 as they are more adequate and relevant to the studies. In the aspect of methodology, dissertations 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, and 9 have similarities but are different from dissertations 1, 2, 7, and 10, because the components of the research methodology of the former are more explicit than those of the latter. In terms of discussion section, there are similarities am ong dissertations 2, 3, 8, 9, and 10 but different from the dissertations 1, 4, 5, 6, and 7. The former entail chapters of discussions which support the finding with related theories. This study is hoped to contribute to the betterment of research writing and recommends that another future study employing, for example, meta analysis procedure.
DISCOURSE MARKERS IN POLITICAL SPEECHES OF AMERICAN AND INDONESIAN PRESIDENTS
Authors: Thohir Lalu
Published: June 2023

Abstract: Discourse Markers can be defined as expressions which relate discourse segments. Discourse markers analyzed and compared in this study are lexical cohesions in political speeches of the American and Indonesian presidents. In this study, the writer used descriptive qualitative method. The method includes collecting, arranging, classifying, analyzing, and interpreting the data. The data for the English political speeches were taken from Washingtonpast.com and Federal News Service, and those for the Indonesian political speeches were taken from suara Surabaya.net and TEMPO.CO.JAKARTA. The result of this study shows that the lexical cahesions as discourse markers in both languages are generally similar except the position where they accur. In English, lexical cohesions might accur in three positions in a sentence: Initial, medial and final positions with special meaning for each position, while lexical cohesions in Indonesian language might not do as they accur only in the initial and medial positions, and not in the final position. In addition, it also shows that lexical cohesions in English political speeches are used more frequently than those in Indonesian political speeches.
Al-Bu'du AL-Ijtima'i Lillughah
Authors: Al-Bathoyanah Dr. Husain Muhammad Husain
Published: June 2023

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Gamification’s efficacy in enhancing students' HTML programming skills and academic achievement motivation
Authors: Alsuhaymi Dhaifallah Saleh , Alotaibi Ohood Mohammed
Published: June 2023

This study aims to demonstrate the efficacy of gamification in developing HTML programming skills and academic achievement motivation for 10th-grade students. Despite the significance of computer programming in developing students' thinking, many students still need more motivation to learn it. One of the entertaining strategies of computer programming is gamification. The study used a quasi-experimental design for two groups. The experimental group (N=18) was taught by gamification and the control group (N=17) was taught by the traditional teaching method. The researcher conducted a pre-test to determine the equivalence between groups using a valid and reliable practical test and scale.  After three-weeks of teaching, the same test and scale were applied to compare the groups. The result showed statistical differences between the two groups in favor of the experimental group in programming skills and all academic achievement motivation dimensions. This study recommended that using gamification in teaching programming languages to students at different stages would help computer teachers.  More research should be conducted to investigate the impact of gamification on teaching different programming languages.