bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
The mangled extremity: assessment, decision making and outcomes
Authors: Sharrock Martin
Published: February 2022

The management of the mangled extremity continues to pose a significant challenge for ortho- paedic trauma surgeons. This article provides a comprehensive, up-to-date literature review on the assessment of complex limb injuries, and the variables that affect decision-making and outcomes in both limb salvage and amputation. Initial assessment involves using a systematic approach, saving life before limb, with early involvement of the relevant surgical specialities and multidisciplinary team. The decision to attempt limb salvage or perform amputation can be extremely difficult. Scoring systems can be used as a guide but should not be wholly relied upon; instead more emphasis should be placed on the surgeon’s experience, extent of soft tissue damage, and patient factors and wishes. Outcomes following amputation versus limb salvage are comparable, with some studies suggesting amputation may be favourable. It is important to advise patients and families on what treatment is in their best interest so they can make an informed decision, and this must utilise a multidisciplinary approach.
Dynesys® dynamic stabilization outcomes in degenerative spine surgery
Authors: Khalifé Marc , Devriese Flore , Ferrero Emmanuelle , Zadegan Frédéric , Ajavon Laure , Mazel Christian
Published: February 2022

Dynesys® is a dynamic device used for posterior stabilization of the lumbar spine. The objective of this study was to analyze the clinical and radiological outcomes at a 2-year minimum follow-up. In this retrospective study, patients operated between 2009 and 2016 with Dynesys® stabilization were in- cluded. 5 different etiologies were included: disc herniation, lumbar stenosis, revision for adjacent seg- ment disease (ASD), spondylolisthesis, and scoliosis. Clinical and radiological evaluations were performed. Postoperative complications and revisions were recorded. 136 patients were included: 34 for lumbar spinal stenosis, 19 for disc herniation, 29 degenerative spon- dylolisthesis, 41 revisions for ASD, and 13 scoliosis. Mean age was 64.8. Average clinical follow-up was 46 months. Postoperative clinical results showed a mean lumbar VAS of 3.07, a mean radicular VAS of 3.01 and an ODI score of 31.8%. The ASD rate was 16.2%, and overall revision rate was 11.8%. 2 cases (1.5%) of screw loosening were identified. Clinical outcomes, ASD rate and revision rate were more favorable in the spondylolisthesis and disc herniation groups. This study has one of the largest Dynesys® cohort in literature. Spinal dynamic stabilization by Dynesys® presents good long-term clinical and radiological out- comes with a lower rate of complications than pre- viously published cohorts and lumbar fusions. Best indications seem to be degenerative spondylolisthesis.
KARAKTERISTIK PASIEN YANG MENDAPAT TERAPI ANTI TUBERKULOSIS PADA PENDERITA TUBERKULOSIS PASIEN RAWAT JALAN DI PUSKESMAS PEKAUMAN KOTA BANJARMASIN
Authors: Isnani Nazhipah
Published: February 2022

Salah satu penyakit penyebab kematian utama yang disebabkan oleh infeksi adalah tuberkulosis. Tuberkulosis adalah penyakit infeksi yang disebabkan oleh bakteri tahan asam atau Mycobacterium Tuberkulosis. Di Puskesmas Pekauman Kota Banjarmasin, tercatat 101 pasien dengan jumlah penduduk 61,643 pada tahun 2017. Dan terdapat 27 kasus TB baru sejak bulan Januari 2018 sampai Juni 2018. Dua puluh diantaranya yang dapat dijadikan sampel pada penelitian ini. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk Mengetahui gambaran karakteristik dari pasien Obat Anti Tuberkulosis (OAT) di Puskesmas Pekauman Kota Banjarmasin. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode deskriptif observasional nonanalitik, dengan desain penelitian observational studi. Jenis data primer dikumpulkan menggunakan metode wawancara dengan kuesioner terstruktur dan data sekunder dari puskesmas berupa data rekam medis pasien dengan menggunakan pendekatan cross sectional dengan pengambilan data secara kualitatif atau data yang bukan berbentuk angka. Berdasarkan hasil penelitian yang dilakukan didapatkan karakteristik pasien  dengan sebagian besar umur 15-49 tahun 13 orang (65%), jenis kelamin yang lebih banyak adalah laki-laki sebesar 12 orang (60%), riwayat keluarga lebih banyak yang tidak memiliki riwayat keluarga yaitu sebesar 14 orang (70%), pendidikan yang lebih banyak yaitu SD sebesar 11 orang (55%), dan untuk pekerjaan pasien lebih banyak yang tidak bekerja yaitu 11 orang (55%).

Kata kunci      :Tuberkulosis,Karakteristik,Deskriptif
KARAKTERISTIK PASIEN SKIZOFRENIA RAWAT JALAN DI POLI JIWA RSUD. DR. H. MOCH. ANSARI SALEH BANJARMASIN
Authors: Muliyani Muliyani Muliyani
Published: February 2022

Skizofrenia adalah suatu gangguan jiwa yang mempengaruhi fungsi otak dan menyebabkan munculnya gangguan pikiran, persepsi, emosi, gerakan dan perilaku. Kejadian skizofrenia di masyarakat sangat tinggi (Videbeck, 2008). Berdasarkan data World Health Organization (WHO) tahun 2013 disebutkan bahwa skizofrenia merupakan penyakit gangguan jiwa yang menyerang hampir 24 juta masyarakat di sjeluruh dunia, lebih dari 50% penderita skizofrenia tidak mendapatkan pelayanan yang tepat dan 90% penderita skizofrenia yang tidak terawat berada di negara berkembang.

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui karakteristik pasien skizoprenia. Metode penelitian merupakan penelitian Observasional Crossectional dengan mengambil data pasien secara prospektif. Populasi sampel adalah semua pasien skizofrenia yang menjalani pengobatan rawat jalan selama 12 bulan di Poli Jiwa Rawat Jalan RSUD dr. H. Moch. Ansari Saleh Banjarmasin yang memenuhi kriteria inklusi. Hasil Penelitian menunjukkan karakteristik jenis kelamin laki-laki sebesar 56% dan perempuan sebesar 44%, kejadian tertinggi pada rentang usia 22-45 tahun sebesar 52% dengan jenis skizofrenia paranoid sebesar 44% dan tak terinci sebesar 45 %.

Skizofrenia, kriteria pasien, rawat jalan
Tata Letak Ruang Unit Kerja Rekam Medis Di RSUD Dr.H.Moch Ansari Saleh Banjarmasin
Authors: Husin Husin , Persadha Galih , Nurhaliza Firda Aurelia
Published: February 2022

Spatial planning is the arrangement of tools in the right location and workplace arrangements that create satisfaction for employees. The arrangement of the workspace in the medical record unit affects the service activities provided to patients, so that the workspace arrangement in the medical record unit needs to be considered so that the services provided by the medical record unit can run smoothly. Based on a preliminary study at RSUD dr. H. Moch Ansari Saleh through observation, researchers found the fact that the medical record management room was narrow, this made the officers jostling and when they passed each other they had to take turns, and the placement of facilities or facilities that were less needed made the room narrower. . And the results of interviews with medical records officers that he said officers work by walking back and forth from one table to another at a distance apart because the layout does not match the medical record workflow, this has an impact on the smoothness of service and reduces work speed. The purpose of this study Describes the layout of the medical record work unit at RSUD dr.H.Moch Ansari Saleh. This type of research method used is descriptive qualitative. Methods of data collection using interviews and observation. Based on the results of the research, the medical record unit room was not neatly arranged, the work desk was not in accordance with the medical record data processing flow, there were several work desks between officers who did not have distance, and for the filing room the layout was appropriate and did not hinder access. The area of ​​​​the medical record work unit is narrow, it is necessary to expand the room which has an impact on the comfort of the officer in working and for the filing room, it is sufficient in terms of the area of ​​​​the room. The facilities in data processing are still not suitable, it is necessary to add a work desk because there are officers who do not have a work desk
Recent Trends in Floating Drug Delivery System
Authors: Parida D R , Kharia A A , Choudhary N K
Published: February 2022

Conventional immediate release dosage forms does not control the drug release which leads to low oral bioavailability and more toxic effects. This happens due to multiple dosing and fluctuations in the plasma drug concentrations. Retention of the dosage forms in a specific region of the GIT provides more benefits, for those drugs which have poor absorption in stomach, low solubility and degradation in alkaline pH. FDDS is one among the important system with gastric retention properties. Formulations designed as FDDS, controls the rate of drug release by prolonging the gastric retention for extended hours and improves the absorption as well as bioavailability. This article provides information on recent trends of research and development in FDDS with a special emphasis on its importance for oral controlled drug delivery system. This review article also provides information on category of drugs and different polymers used for FDDS.
Cystatin C and Fibrinogen Plasma Levels as early Predictors of Diabetic Nephropathy in Type II Diabetes Mellitus; a Review Article
Authors: Alruwaytie Wedad , Mackawy Amal , Dahash Ali Abu-
Published: February 2022

Background: Diabetic nephropathy (DN) is a dangerous illness associated with a significant risk for cardiovascular and kidney problems in diabetic patients. Serum cystatin C levels may rise in diabetic individuals with microalbuminuria, and it has been recommended as an endogenous glomerular filtration rate (GFR) marker because of its link to the albumin to creatinine ratio (ACR) in diabetic nephropathy. Uncontrolled diabetes was found to have a greater level of fibrinogen; in diabetic nephropathy, fibrinogen levels are important. In addition, fibrinogen has been associated to inflammation and has been demonstrated to play a crucial pathophysiologic role in the advancement of renal impairment in individuals. Methods: The author has no intention of commenting on the molecular role of cystatin C, a cysteine protease inhibitor, or the disrupted haemostatics mechanism in fibrinogen-induced diabetes. in this study, which is expected to investigate views on using the cystatin C as well as plasma fibrinogen plasma levels like an early markers of nephrotic syndrome. Therefore, 4 important clinical datasets were reviewed, including the EMBASE, PubMed and The Cochrane Library, Medline, Google Scholar and a few additional related journals datasets, as well as relevant records were collected with high precision.‎ Conclusion: When compared to the frequently used creatinine-based predictions, cystatin C is a good marker for diagnosing nephropathy in patients with normal albuminuria, and it may enhance the risk prediction in diabetics. Even before the complication of chronic kidney disease symptoms, Cystatin C levels in urine might be raised in diabetic individuals. Additional investigation into cystatin C and fibrinogen functions as early biomarkers, clinical value in screening, involvement in prognosis, decrease of inflammation and prediction of medication clearance, and drug monitoring in type II diabetic, nephropathy is needed.‎ Keywords: cystatin C, fibrinogen, nephropathy, diabetes mellitus, biomarkers
Severity of Coronary Artery Disease in Patients of NSTEMI Associated With Elevated Troponin Levels
Authors: Zahoor Saima , Ahmed Sumair , Haider Fahad , Khan Kamran , Rehman Adeel Ur , Sumair Fiza
Published: February 2022

Non-ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction (NSTEMI) is more communal than ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI), and statistics on the coexistence of severe coronary disease among these individuals is consistent across the populace results in fatal postponement in appropriate treatment. So, in this study, we tried to assess the incidence of severe coronary artery disease in NSTEMI where serum levels of troponin I are significantly elevated. This will benefit to recognize people who must be categorized as high-risk and refer them to priority centers for coronary revascularization so that the clinical outcomes in these patients can be improved. Study Design: A cross-sectional study. Methods: A total of 118 patients with a history of chest complaints for the last 48-hours or symptoms equivalent to angina. After 72 hours of admission; Coronary angiography was performed in the same hospital. The result variable; severe coronary artery disease was labeled. Results: Of 118 patients, 106 (89.8%) were females, 12 (10.2%) were males, and the M:F ratio was 8.8: 1. 56.05 ± 4.21 years was the mean age of the patients and 30 to 60 years was the age range. Most of the subjects were 51 and 60 years of age (98=83.1%). In this analysis, 16 (13.6%) patients had severe CAD, while 102 (86.4%) patients did not have. The mean Troponin-I level was 7.65±3.07. One vessel was involved in 35(29.7%) of patients, two vessels were involved in 63(53.4%) of patients and three vessels were involved in 20(16.9%) of patients. Conclusions: We institute severe coronary artery disease among significant number of NSTEMI patients. High troponin I levels are key to detecting the occurrence of severe coronary artery disease among these patients. Therefore, we concluded that cardiac catheterization should be performed to detect its presence in all patients with trop-T elevation, even without ST elevation so that the patients may get advantage from prompt revascularization, counting coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) surgery. The severity of coronary artery disease was found in 13.6% of patients with raised cardiac troponin levels. Keywords: ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI), non-ST segment elevation acute coronary syndrome (ACS).
Longevity of Glass Ionomer Cement as a Permanent Filling Material in Primary School-Going Children
Authors: Salamat Samera , Amber Maida , Raza Saman , Habib Safina
Published: February 2022

Background: Glass ionomer cements (GICs) have unique qualities that make them ideal for luting applications and as restorative materials. Anti-cariogenic effect due to fluoride release, being thermally compatible with tooth enamel and low toxicity are all significant properties. However, the inferior mechanical performance of GICs has hampered their usage in mechanically demanding situations. Poor properties such as low fracture strength and wear limit their use as a filler material in stress-bearing applications. Therefore, they are commonly used as temporary filling material in the posterior dental region. The need to strengthen those cements has resulted in a surge in research on reinforcement and strengthening. Study Design and Method: One hundred school-going children between 6 to 10 years of age who had decay in their primary or permanent molars were selected for this study. The teeth were assessed for restorability and if possible were accordingly filled. Follow up was done after 6 months to assess the clinical integrity and cario-static action of the filling. Data was analyzed using SPSS 16 standard version. Result: GIC is a reasonable choice of filling material in school going children. Conclusion: Because of its ease of usage and exceptional biocompatibility among direct restoratives, GIC is preferred restorative materials. However, because of their brittleness, they can't be used as a permanent filling material in the load-bearing posterior region in adults. Keywords: glass ionomer cement; strength; wear; micro-Leakage; Temporary Filling; Time; clinical restoration
Knowledge, Attitude and Perception of Low Back Pain Exercise among Nurses at a Clinical Setting in Public Tertiary Hospital Lahore, Pakistan
Authors: Sultana Razia , Afzal Muhammad , Yaqoob Adnan , Khan Sadia
Published: February 2022

Background: Nursing is a profession that is concerned with maintaining and promoting the health and well-being of patients. Many occupational health problems arise due to workload in the clinical setting. Among these occupational health problems low back pain is a major problem. Objectives: The purpose of this study was to determine the Knowledge, Attitude, and Perception of low back pain exercise among nurses at a clinical setting in a public tertiary hospital in Lahore, Pakistan. Method: This study was, descriptive cross-sectional conducted at the Departments of Jinnah hospital Lahore. The population of this study was registered nurses of Jinnah hospital Lahore. The data collection period was nine months after the approval from the institutional review board. Results: Total 191 registered nurses were included in current study. The mean age of nurses was 33.72+9.10. The majority of the nurses were from the surgical ward. All the participants were female nurses. 49.7% were married and 64.4% were nursing diploma holders. 64.9% were charge nurses and 52.9 % of respondents were 1-5 years stay in the organization. The knowledge of nurses was 45.3%, perception was 54.5% and attitude was 28.3%. In this study, the average score of knowledge was 45.3%. Nurses need more knowledge regarding low back pain exercise. Conclusion: Low back pain is a crucial problem among nurses but nurses’ knowledge regarding low back pain exercise is slight. Still, there is no prevention and active treatment to address this serious issue. A comprehensive treatment policy, as well as low back pain exercise, should be included for the treatment of low back pain. Keywords: Knowledge, Attitude, Perception, Low back pain exercise
Knowledge about Obstetrical Danger Signs among Pregnant Women of Low Socioeconomic Class
Authors: Abbasi Sughra , Raja Ayisha , Suboohi Sadiq Sadia
Published: February 2022

Background: In many developing countries including Pakistan maternal morbidity and mortality is still high. Knowledge of danger signs of Obstetrics during pregnancy is the first essential step for the timely referral. This study therefore, aims to fill this gap by assessing the current level of knowledge and associated factors of pregnant women living in low socioeconomic areas of Karachi Aim: The aim of the study is to assess the knowledge of pregnant women with low socio-economic status about the obstetric danger signs. Study Design: A cross-sectional study. Place and Duration: Community based medical centers of Gadap Town Karachi, from October 2020 to October 2021. Methods: A total of 300 pregnant women gave their consent and took part in the study. Data was collected in local language by interview and a pre-designed, tested questionnaire was used, which included the socio-demographic profile, number of births, prenatal care visits, and pregnant women knowledge of danger signs during pregnancy, and in the postpartum period. Socio-economic status was assessed in accordance with the modified international classification. Results: Knowledge of at least one danger sign varied from a total of 300 pregnant women consented and took part in this study. Most of them are in the age group of 21-34 years 138(46%) and over 92 (30.7%) were above thirty years, followed by the age group of 18-20 year 70(23.3%) and then >35 years (27%). Most of the pregnant women (62.3%) have completed the primary Level education. The majority of the surveyed population is housewives and semiskilled workers. Conclusions: Our study has shown that there is little knowledge of the danger signs of pregnancy among pregnant women. Also, most subjects are unaware of obstetric danger signs. Based on this study, we suggest that planned strategies are needed to increase women's awareness of obstetric danger signs. Raising awareness of the key signs of danger, creating and promoting mechanisms of generating income should be carried out on a continuous basis in the health facility and in the environment, as it prepares women and their families to make appropriate, quick and effective decisions and actions in the event of symptoms of obstetric emergency. Keywords: Obstetric danger signs, pregnancy Antenatal and postpartum period
Molecular Identification of two Isolates of Nannizia Fulva Causing Tinea Capitis in Iraq
Authors: Gharib Sazan J. , Ibrahim delveen R. , Abdullah Samir K .
Published: February 2022

Background: Tinea capitis is a clinical form of superficial fungal infection of the scalp and caused by filamentous fungi known as dermatophytes Methods and Materials:Hairs and skin scrapings of scalp showing ringworm infection were collected from the affected regions and were subjected to direct microscopic examination and isolation on culture media.Identification of the causal agent was based on molecular analysis of ITS-rDNA region. Results:The present study reported two cases of dermatophyte infection of tinea capitis (scalp ringworm) caused by Nannizia fulva.The causal agent was isolated in two occasions from ringworm lesions on scalp of 8 years old girl and 10 years boy from Zakho refuge camp school Conclusion: Nannizia fulva is recorded for the first time as etiologic agent of tinea capitis in Iraq. Keywords: Nannizzia fulva ,Tinia capitis, Dermatophytosis,ITS region,Iraq
Komposisi Hasil Tangkapan dan Sebaran Kelimpahan Ikan Demersal pada Musim Peralihan II di WPP 571
Authors: Kirab Kirab , Ernaningsih Dwi , Patanda Mercy
Published: February 2022

Selat Malaka berada di Wilayah Pengelolaan Perikanan (WPP) 571 yang merupakan kawasan pengelolaan perikanan menggunakan pendekatan ekosistem.  Sumber daya ikan demersal merupakan jenis ikan yang sangat potensial untuk dimanfaatkan. Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui komposisi jenis hasil tangkapan dan menghitung sebaran kelimpahan ikan demersal. Metode pengambilan data menggunakan metode luas sapuan area (swept area method) dengan alat tangkap trawl dasar (bottom trawl). Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa komposisi ikan demersal terdiri dari 53 famili dan 158 spesies. Kelimpahan berkisar antara 123,4 - 4.737,4 kg/km² dengan rata-rata 1.262 kg/km².  Sebaran spasial kelimpahan cenderung lebih tinggi di sekitar perairan Utara Bireun hingga Timur Lhokseumawe sedangkan di perairan Tanjung Kedabu sampai dengan Tanjung Balai Asahan kelimpahan tertinggi terkonsentrasi di perairan Utara Tanjung Senapis dan sekitar perairan Pulau Tukong Perak.  Kelimpahan berdasarkan kedalaman perairan paling tinggi terdapat pada kedalaman 21 - 40 m dengan rata-rata 1.882,4 kg/km² yang didominasi oleh ikan petek.
Efektifitas Ekstrak Daun Kemangi (Ocimum sp.) Dalam Menghambat Pertumbuhan Bakteri Aeromonas salmonicida Secara In Vitro
Authors: Mahendra Ravi , Nainggolan Armen , Rahmatia Firsty
Published: February 2022

Aeromonas salmonicida merupakan bakteri Aeromonas sp. yang mampu menyerang semua spesies ikan baik ikan air tawar maupun air laut, tergolong hama penyakit ikan karantina, juga merupakan salah satu bakteri patogen yang banyak menyerang ikan dan penularannya sangat cepat melalui air atau lingkungan, peralatan, dan kontak langsung dengan ikan yang sakit. Tujuan dari penelitian ini untuk mengetahui Efektivitas ekstrak daun kemangi dalam menghambat pertumbuhan bakteri Aeromonas salmonicida serta mengetahui konsentrasi dosis yang terbaik dari pemanfaatan ekstrak daun kemangi untuk menghambat pertumbuhan bakteri Aeromonas salmonicida. Desain penelitian yang digunakan adalah  Rancangan Acak Lengkap dengan 11 perlakuan dan 3 ulangan. Hasil uji MIC dari ekstrak daun kemangi terhadap bakteri Aeromonas salmonicida adalah pada konsentrasi 20% karena pada konsentrasi 20% sudah terdapat penghambatan pertumbuhan bakteri. Daya hambat kontrol positif antibiotik Enrofloxacin (ENR) sebesar ± 27,56mm, pada ekstrak daun kemangi konsentrasi 100% sebesar ± 21,3mm, dapat disimpulkan ekstrak daun kemangi (Ocimum sp.) berpengaruh dalam menghambat pertumbuhan bakteri Aeromonas salmonicida tetapi dibandingkan dengan kontrol positif, kemampuan ekstrak daun kemangi dengan konsentrasi 100% masih lebih rendah. Kesimpulan penelitian ekstrak daun kemangi efektif dalam menghambat pertumbuhan bakteri Aeromonas salmonicida secara in vitro dengan klasifikasi daya hambat tergolong sangat kuat pada konsentrasi 100% dengan kemampuan menghambat sebesar ± 21,3mm.
What student evaluations are not: Scholarship of Teaching and Learning using student evaluations
Authors: Ali Ameera , Crawford Joseph , Cejnar Leela , Harman Kristyn , Sim Kwong Nui
Published: February 2022

In this Editorial, we stay committed to the objective of the Journal of University Teaching and Learning Practice regarding sharing, evaluating, and developing stronger evidence-based practice papers by focusing on the topic of national and institutional student evaluations. We create an important theoretical and practical foundation for authors considering publishing with our Journal on studies that utilise student surveys as their primary method of data collection. The editorial begins by providing a comprehensive overview of the history and emergence of student evaluations dating back to medieval times, we trace the evolution of student evaluations to present day looking at the rationale behind the induction of such tools. Following this, we discuss the validity of student evaluations through an exploration of factors such as student satisfaction, the timing of when student surveys are administered, and the idiosyncrasies regarding paper-based and online evaluations. We then further discuss the reliability of student evaluations by contextualising what student evaluations do not say and uncover how various forms of bias can influence the ways student evaluations are both completed and interpreted. Through this we assert that due to confounding factors of bias that influence the results of student evaluations, they cannot always be thought of as wholly objective data collection tools. This then leads into our discussion of the contemporary social contexts within which student evaluations are situated and how both micro and macro dynamics influence student experiences of teaching and learning, where we contest that broader external factors experienced by students can skew the ways teaching is both perceived and evaluated. We conclude our Editorial by critically envisioning a new direction for future manuscript submissions to our Journal. We assert that although the use of student evaluations as evidence of teaching practice may be inherently flawed, there nonetheless remains merit in their use following critical and reflexive engagement throughout the research process. As such, we are hopeful that our critical review of student evaluation-based scholarship may be utilised to leverage higher quality research output.
Embedding online activities during lecture time: Roll call or enhancement of student participation?
Authors: Nadeem Muhammad , Blumenstein Marion
Published: February 2022

Student attendance has long polarized the higher education sector with reports of no to little effect on student success to positive relationships between attendance frequency at face to face and synchronous online lectures and better student engagement and achievement. This study investigates the impact of embedded online activities during lecture time on student learning by utilizing students’ portable devices to divert undesirable study behaviors such as gaming and social media activity during class. The aim of the learning intervention is to improve attendance at undergraduate engineering lectures as well as providing better connection to the subject content. Study participants were third year Bachelor of Engineering students enrolled in a mandatory “Digital System Design” course as part of their degree at a major research university in New Zealand. To explore the student experience of embedded active learning tasks on engagement and academic achievement, both qualitative and quantitative data were collected from N = 75 students over a three-year period when the course underwent a re-design utilizing a participatory action research approach. Student focus group discussions and learning analytics data revealed that the completion of online activities during lectures can lead to cognitive overload negatively affecting engagement. However, real-time feedback on learning via synchronization of learning tasks with the lecture content improved student–student and student–teacher connections and thereby contributed to a more positive overall learning experience. The role of stimulating learner motivation and attendance is discussed against Keller’s ARCS model and recommendations for teaching practice are given.
Teamwork-performance prediction by using soft skills and technological savvy skills
Authors: Lin Hoi Yan , You Jia
Published: February 2022

In today’s connected world, forming teams of people to execute projects is seen as a challenge in government agencies and public and private organisations alike. For large enterprises, a small group of thoughtful and committed people performing different roles could essentially change the world. At the same time, however, it is hard to select an effective team with appropriate skills who can work collaboratively. In this project, as a starting point, the study's objectives required formulating skillset models and designing the theoretical framework to investigate project members’ capabilities. This study used three undergraduate courses’ data as input to find the skill features required in team project assignments. Additionally, possessing soft skills and Technological Savvy skills can help minimize member underperformance. Our case study of Predicting Teamwork Performance (PTPA) system also discovered some attributes that directly influence team projects and evaluating the results pointed out team members' strengths and weaknesses. Therefore, this theoretical framework can help team leaders recognize the skillsets necessary for project management.
L’importanza di una calamita nelle dotazioni del personale dei servizi di emergenza-urgenza in DEA e sul territorio
Authors: Patrone Francesco , Borgo Lorenzo
Published: February 2022

In situazioni di emergenza, con il paziente sintomatico, il trattamento della tachicardia mediata da PM è molto semplice. I dispositivi moderni hanno sistemi avanzati di protezione dagli stimoli elettromagnetici ambientali, come telefoni cellulari, strumenti dentali ed elettrostimolatori muscolari, tuttavia un magnete sistemato sulla cute in corrispondenza del generatore, può indurre temporaneamente una stimolazione asincrona fino al momento in cui non sarà risolta la situazione clinica, oppure fino a quando non sarà possibile riprogrammare il dispositivo, in caso di malfunzionamento dello stesso. In generale, l’applicazione del magnete produce una stimolazione asincrona in tutti i pacemaker, se questo non dovesse accadere e specificatamente non si verificasse nessuna modificazione del tracciato ECG, il PM potrebbe essere stato programmato per ignorare il magnete (molto raro), potrebbe avere la batteria scarica o il campo magnetico potrebbe non raggiunge il dispositivo con sufficiente intensità. Tutti i pm rispondono all’applicazione del magnete passando alla modalità asincrona con il ritardo atrio-ventricolare programmato dal costruttore e con una frequenza che dipende anch’essa dalle impostazioni del fabbricante oltre che dallo stato della batteria.
Reflexiones sobre el escenario educativo post COVID-19 en el marco de la Integración Latinoamericana y Caribeña
Authors: Pinho De Oliveira María Fátima
Published: February 2022

En este escrito se ha reflexionado sobre el escenario educativo post COVID-19, en el marco de la Integración Latinoamericana y Caribeña actual. Se analizaron la integración y la educación, una mirada histórica a la situación de la educación en la región; la crisis del sistema educativo generado por el COVID-19 y las propuestas y metas post pandemia que deberá enfrentar la región para recuperar la educación. La metodología es documental y su enfoque cualitativo, apoyado en los informes publicados por la UNESCO, Banco Mundial, así como artículos científicos. Se destaca que entre 1960-1990, el desarrollo educativo en América Latina y el Caribe se confundió con la idea del crecimiento de la infraestructura para la educación, que no representó mejoras en la calidad de la educación, al no responder a las necesidades del momento. Entre 1980-1990, dada la crisis por endeudamientos y desequilibrios financieros que imperó en la región, fue considerada la “década perdida” para América Latina, lamentablemente ningún país alcanzó los objetivos propuestos del modelo: crecimiento y equidad. Esta diferencia fue marcada por un factor determinante: el nivel de instrucción de la población. Se concluye que América Latina y el Caribe presentan varios desafíos institucionales post COVID-19, estos no se suscriben sólo al retorno a clases presenciales sino a los posibles cambios que se verán en varios sistemas educativos en los próximos años
Indigenous Peoples & Local Community Tenure in the INDCs: Status and Recommendations
Authors:   Rights and Resources Initiative
Published: February 2022

This brief presents a review of 161 Intended Nationally Determined Contributions (INDCs) submitted on behalf of 188 countries for COP 21 to determine the extent to which Parties made clear commitments to strengthen or expand the tenure and natural resource management rights of Indigenous Peoples and local communities as part of their climate change mitigation plans or associated adaptation actions. Of the 161 INDCs submitted, 131 are from countries with tropical and subtropical forests.
Thoughts on Issues Related to Several Opinions of the General Office of the State Council on Deepening Integration of Industry into Education
Authors: Du Mingrong , Li Rui
Published: February 2022

The Opinions of the General Office of the State Council on Deepening the Integration of Industry and Education (hereinafter referred to as the Opinions) reaffirms some of the educational systems and principles that have evolved in recent years in the field of higher education and vocational education in China, and is also of great significance in cracking the dilemma of vocational education development. The introduction of the Opinions has brought vocational education in China into a new phase, and the policies for the integration of industry and education are gradually being optimised. The current policy of integration of industry and education has a successful practice, on the other hand, also the development of integration of industry and education still faces many bottlenecks and constraints, this paper will take this as a starting point for analysis and reflection.
THE EFFECT OF JOB MONITORING AND ORGANIZATIONAL COMMUNICATION ON EMPLOYEE’S JOB EFFECTIVENESS
Authors: Pertiwi Wike , Pariyanti Eka , Dwiputri Rachmaniar Myrianda
Published: February 2022

This study aimed to examine the effect of job monitoring and organizational communicationon employee’s job effectiveness. The author utilized a descriptive study method and a verification method. The study population was all employees of BPJS KC Kuningan amounted to 30 people. The sample amount determination was conducted using a saturated sample. The number of samples taken in the study follows the population, i.e., 30 respondents. The study result shows that a hypothesis stating that job monitoring partially and significantly affects employee’s job effectiveness was supported. The second hypothesis was also supported, where a positive and significant effect is present between organizational communication and job effectiveness.
THE IMPACT OF UNEMPLOYMENT AND POVERTY ON ECONOMIC GROWTH AND THE HUMAN DEVELOPMENT INDEX (HDI)
Authors: Priambodo Aji
Published: February 2022

The Human Development Index (HDI) is formed by three basic dimensions, namely longevity and healthy living, knowledge, and a decent standard of living. HDI is an important indicator to measure success in efforts to build people's quality of life. HDI can determine strategic data or development level of a region / Country. The purpose of this study is to analyze the impact of unemployment and poverty on economic growth and human development index in Purbalingga Regency. This research is associative research. Associative research is research that aims to analyze the relationship between one variable and another. The data source used in this study is secondary data that has been processed by the Central Statistics Agency (BPS) consisting of: Data on the unemployment rate in Purbalingga Regency 2010-2019, poverty level data in Purbalingga Regency 2010-2019, economic growth data in Purbalingga Regency 2010-2019 and Human Development Index data in Purbalingga Regency 2010-2019. Data analysis uses multiple correlations. The results showed that unemployment and poverty affect economic growth and human development index in purbalingga district.
CONTRIBUTION OF POPULATION GROWTH, AGRICULTURAL LAND USE AND INFLATION TO POVERTY
Authors: Sulaeman Maman
Published: February 2022

Poverty as one of the cases faced by Indonesia that until now has not been resolved. Poverty alleviation as a top priority for national and regional development. Policies, strategies, programs and activities have been implemented in reducing poverty rates. The purpose of this study is to analyze the donation of population growth, agricultural land use and inflation to poverty in Purbalingga Regency. This study aims to examine the process of analyzing a research object by means of calculation of population growth donations, changes in the use of agricultural huma & inflation against poverty in Purbalingga Regency. The data used in this study is secondary data. The data taken by the author is time series data or time series based on 2005 to 2020. The results showed that Population Growth, Changes in Agricultural Land Use and Inflation Against Poverty amounted to 82.7%
PENGARUH INTERLAYER ZN PADA KEKUATAN MEKANIK SAMBUNGAN FRICTION STIR SPOT WELDING MATERIAL ALUMUNIUN PADUAN
Authors: Saputra Lingga Arti , Al-Mufarid Zakariyya
Published: February 2022

Pemanasan global salah satunya disebabkan CO2 yang dihasilakan oleh kendaraan bermotor. Industri otomotif mulai mengembangkan teknologi untuk mengurangi gas buang yang mengandung CO2. Material alumunium  yang ringan mampu meningkatkan efisiensi kendaraan. Pengelasan FSSW mampu mengambungkan material alumunium karena mimiliki sifat solid-state. Pengunaan interlayer mampu menurunkan terbentuknya hook defect. Hasil uji tarik geser tertinggi dengan menambahkan interlayer Zn (4.5kN), tanpa interlayer Zn (3.9kN). pengujian kekerasan vikers sambungan dengan interlayer Zn terletak pada pusat nugget pada dwell time 8s. Penggunaan interlayer Zn secara signifikan dapat meningkatkan kakuatan dan nilai kekekerasan sambungan
Effectiveness of the entropy weight method to evaluate abiotic stress tolerance in citrus rootstocks
Authors: Pathania Shashi , Singh Harminder , Mavi Manpreet S. , Choudhary Om P. , Sharma Sanjula
Published: February 2022

Aim of study: The entropy weight method (EWM) is considered one of the most reliable and scientific approaches when decision making is influenced by multiple factors. However, there are no reports on the application of EWM in the evaluation of abiotic and biotic stress tolerance in crops. In this study, abiotic stress via saline water irrigations was imposed on different citrus rootstocks. The relative stress tolerance levels of rootstocks were ascertained using EWM and compared with standard fuzzy membership approach and the factor analysis.
Area of study: Punjab Agricultural University Regional Research Station Abohar, India, 2017-2019.
Material and methods: In a pot culture study, about 1½ yr-old rootstock seedlings were exposed to saline water irrigations with 4 and 6 dS m-1 electrical conductivity (EC) for 60 days. Saline water response index for mineral composition of plant parts, physiological and biochemical attributes of rootstocks were calculated for each salinity level over 2 dS m-1 conductivity water, considered as control and subjected to further analysis.
Main results: At 4 EC, the entropy weight and membership function value of the rootstocks ranged 0.758-0.998 and 0.682-0.731, respectively. The corresponding values at 6 EC ranged between 0.759-0.991 and 0.391-0.728, respectively. Following EWM, the rootstocks were rated for their relative tolerance levels as: Rangpur Lime>Cleopatra>Volkamer Lemon=Rough Lemon>Carrizo at 4 EC salinity level. At 6 EC, the order was: Cleopatra>Rangpur Lime>Volkamer Lemon>Rough Lemon>Carrizo. The results were consistent between EWM and standard principle component analysis approaches.
Research highlights: The study suggests that the comprehensive evaluation of crop genotypes for abiotic stress tolerance is also feasible with the EWM.
Literature Study: Factors Affecting Prognostics of Head Injury Patients
Authors: Indri Wahyuningsih  , Islamiati Nur , Ubaidillah Zaqqi , Pratiwi Indah Dwi
Published: February 2022

Head injury is often referred to as “the silent epidemic” remains a public health problem and is the largest contributor to mortality and record among all injuries. The aim of this study was to identify the prognostic factors in head injury patients based on a literature study. The research design used in this study was a literature study with a sample of 15 journals, Google Scholar (n=3), Pubmed (n=4), proQuet(n=4), Science Direct (n=4). The results of this study are that there are factors that influence the prognostication of head injury patients including age (11 journals), GCS (Glasgow Coma Scale) (11 journals), gender (3 journals), and hematoma (4 journals). Prognostic factors of head injury were found in 15 journals, including age, GCS (Glasgow Coma Scale), gender, and hematoma.
Equilibrium solution methods for ionospheric reaction systems
Authors: CITRYNELL HAROLD
Published: February 2022

An iterative method is derived for obtaining an equilibrium solution for ionospheric reaction systems involving positive ions and electrons. Another method for obtaining the same equilibrium solution is also given and in addition, a method IS described for obtaining an equilibrium solution for ionospheric reaction by stems involving negative ions, positive ions and electrons.
Hypothesis about droughts, and zonal cell over north India during summer monsoon
Authors: DESAI B. N.
Published: February 2022

The zonal cell over north Indian during normal summer monsoon and its shift eastwards during droughts proposed by Pisharoty on the analogy of the zonal cell. in. the equatorial Pacific-Walker's cell discussed by Bjerknes has been critically examined. It is shown that, considering facts of the nature of the normal monsoon trough circulation and the associated rainfall distribution, temperatures at the surface, normal pressure distribution and the areas over which positive pressure anomalies occur, one cannot accept Pisharoty's hypothesis. It is also shown that there is no possibility of a zonal cell over the equatorial Indian Ocean envisaged by Bjerknes. In the to be the end, remarks about the lower monsoon trough and the upper easterly circulation have been made.
Crop attributes as an indicator of the final yield- Wheat in jalgaon and Niphad
Authors: SREENIVASAN P. S.
Published: February 2022

Crop yield is the integrated effect of crop attributes. However all the crop attributes will not have similar amounts of influence under different climatic cum soil conditions. The differential impact of crop attributes on yield of wheat grown at Jalgaon and Niphad has been discussed.

           Although all the four crop attributes are significantly correlated with yield when taken severally, it was found that when taken jointly, height is the significant factor at both the stations. In addition to this, shoot is a factor at Jalgaon whereas plant appears to be a factor at Niphad.

        Using the crop attributes it is possible to forecast the final yield with sufficient accuracy well in advance of harvest when the crop is hardly ten weeks old.
Effect of planting seasons and the associated weather conditions on the incidence of the rice gall midge pachydiplosis oryzae (Wood-Mason)
Authors: THOMAS B. , ABRAHAM C. A. , KARUNAKARAN K. , GOPALAKRISHNAN R.
Published: February 2022

Studies were carried out at the Rice Research Station, Pattambi (Kerala) to ascertain the extent of damage caused by the rice gall midge Pachydiplosis oryzae (Wood-Mason) to IR. 8-paddy crop planted at different fortnightly intervals during 1987-6g to 1971-72. The Influence of rainfall, relative humidity, minimum and maximum temperatures on infestation by the pest was also investigated. The pest incidence was found to be maximum and sharp decline for crops planted in June and first fortnight of July respectively, on the basis of the occurrence of silver shoots at 45 days after planting.

The percentage incidence of silver shoots caused by the pest is correlated positively with rainfall and negatively with maximum temperature. Partial correlation studies have revealed the Independent Influence of rainfall and maximum temperature on gall midge infestation.
Rossby wave and pure rotational wave
Authors: ASNANI G. C.
Published: February 2022

In this note the proof of the relation that exists at the equator between speed of a pure rotational wave and wavelengths of streamlines and trajectory (Asnani1972) has been provided. Also the proof of the idea of Constant Absolute Spin (C.A.S.) trajectory as distinct from Constant Absolute Vorticity (C.A. V.) trajectory developed is presented.
Semi -annual oscillation of constant pressure surfaces (1000-100 mb) in the northern hemisphere
Authors: ASNANI G. C. , VERMA R. K.
Published: February 2022

Monthly mean values at about 250 stations in the northern hemisphere were analysed for the study of semi-annual pressure oscillation at sea level and at 850, 700, 500, 300, 200 and 1oo mb levels. It is found that at all levels and at all longitudes, the amplitudes are smallest in the equatorial latitudes and largest in sub-tropical or higher latitudes. In the vertical, the amplitudes generally increase upwards upto about 200 mb level. There is a surface of phase reversal or sharp phase shift which slopes equatorwards with increase of height. Below this surface maximum occurs towards the end of April and October, above this surface, the maximum occurs towards the end of January and July. The oscillation is studied in some detail for the Indian region.
Some aspects of the thermodynamic structure of monsoon depressions
Authors: RAMAN V. SRINIVASAN S. , SADASIVAN V.
Published: February 2022

Using equivalent potential temperatures  the thermodynamic structure of monsoon depressions (in the north-south section) has been studied. During the mid-monsoon months of July and August 1970 and 1971, eight depressions moved inland from the Bay of Bengal, Vertical profiles of equivalent potential temperatures  across the section plying the data Lhasa, Gauhati, Calcutta, Bhubaneshwar, Visakhapatnam and Madras were constructed and discussed. The variations ill convective intability in relation to the clouding and weather associated with a monsoon depression are pointed out. Vertical sections of moisture and virtual temperature distributions across a monsoon depression
 
The study brings out the existence of (i) a region of neutral convective instability and high moisture content upto the mid-troposphere just south of the centre of the depression where heavy overcast skies, cb clouds and heavy rain occur and (ii) a layer of minimum equivalent potential temperatures  and low moisture centent, centre about 3.0 km asl, 40 to 5° south of the depression suggesting a possible region of suboidence. In this region though convective instability is high in the lower troposphere, it is not realised presumbably because of the synoptic scale subs1dence. The moist ascending air close to the centre and the descending (subsiding) air further south form a circulation in the vertical plane and the distribution of virtual temperatures shows that this vertical circulation is energy-producing.
Monthly average sulphur dioxide concentrations in Bombay and their computational transfer to one hourly averaging period
Authors: ZUTSHI P. K. , MAHADEVAN T. N.
Published: February 2022

The procedure adopted for the estimation of monthly average concentration of sulphur dioxide at some locations in Greater Bombay is briefly described and the results of environmental measurements are presented.

Making use of Larsen’s mathematical model for correlations concentrations over different averaging periods (sampling periods) the expected maximum hourly concentrations of sulphur dioxide during the year at some of the locations  in Greater Bombay are calculated with the help of their monthly average data.