bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Faktor Dorongan Penglibatan Belia dalam Keusahawanan di Daerah Kota Tinggi, Johor
Authors: Said Shahrien Aina Najwa , Muhamad Azian Fatin Umaira , Ismail Suhana
Published: February 2024

Penglibatan belia dalam keusahawanan merupakan salah satu aspek yang amat ditekankan kerajaan bermula pada Rancangan Malaysia Kelapan (RMKe-8) dan Rancangan Malaysia Kesembilan (RMKe-9) lagi. Namun begitu, penularan Covid-19 yang berlaku telah meningkatkan kadar pengangguran belia di Malaysia. Oleh itu, antara bidang pekerjaan yang dilihat berpotensi membantu belia semasa pasca Covid-19 adalah melalui keusahawanan. Kajian ini bertujuan untuk mengenalpasti jenis-jenis aktiviti keusahawanan belia di Daerah Kota Tinggi. Selain itu, kajian ini juga bertujuan untuk mengenalpasti faktor-faktor yang mendorong belia melibatkan diri dalam bidang keusahawanan. Persampelan bertujuan yang merujuk kepada teknik persampelan bukan kebarangkalian digunakan dan data diperoleh melalui borang soal selidik. Seramai 382 orang usahawan yang terdiri daripada golongn belia telah menjawab borang soal selidik tersebut. Seterusnya, data yang diperoleh dianalisis secara deskriptif menggunakan perisian SPSS. Hasil penemuan kajian menunjukkan bahawa jenis aktiviti keusahawanan makanan adalah lebih ramai berbanding jenis aktiviti keusahawanan lainnya. Penemuan kajian turut mendapati, majoriti usahawan bersetuju bahawa faktor individu dan faktor persekitaran telah mendorong mereka melibatkan diri dalam bidang keusahawanan. Kajian ini memberi gambaran positif kepada pihak kepentingan di Negeri Johor, terutamanya di Daerah Kota Tinggi untuk sentiasa menggalakkan usahawan berdaya saing dalam menjalani aktiviti keusahawanan.
Solution of inverse heat transfer problem in condenser of a turbine unit with built-in heating unit
Authors:   Ivanovo State Power Engineering University, Zhukov V.P. , Ledukhovsky G.V. ,   Ivanovo State Power Engineering University, Fomichev M.D. ,   Ivanovo State Power Engineering University, Belyakov А.N. ,   Ivanovo State Power Engineering University, Kuznetsov M.A. ,   Ivanovo State Power Engineering University
Published: February 2024

For power plants reduction of heat losses is one of the main ways to save energy. Energy saving issue is one of the priority areas of the development of science, engineering, and technology in the Russian Federation. Efficiency upgrading of the equipment operation are associated with the condensers of turbine units, since more than 50 percent of the fuel energy is released into the environment with cooling water. The operating efficiency of a condenser with built-in heating beams significantly affects the vacuum in the condenser and, thus, the operating efficiency of the entire unit. Diagnostics of the condition and improvement of operating modes of the condenser of a turbine unit with a built-in heating unit is an urgent scientific and practical issue. To develop a model of a condenser with a built-in heating beam, the methodology of matrix formalization of the description of heat and mass transfer processes has been used. To solve the problem of diagnosing the condition of equipment, methods of least squares and mathematical programming have been used. Within the framework of the matrix formalization methodology, the authors have developed an approach to solve inverse problems of diagnosing and designing multi-flow heat exchange equipment considering the phase transition in coolants. The authors have obtained and analyzed solutions of the inverse problem from the point of view of diagnosing the state of heat exchange equipment using the example of a turbine unit condenser with a built-in heating beam. Analysis of the calculated results has shown an adequate description by the model of the standard data for the analyzed condenser. Analysis results have shown the possibility to use the model for runtime diagnosis of the condition of power equipment and the efficient use of energy resources due to preventing ineffective modes. The proposed approach allows us to formulate and solve inverse problems of diagnosing the state of equipment of condensing units for various purposes.
Securing the Future of UK Public-Interest News: Navigating Change With Foresight and Innovation
Authors: Nel François , Rymajdo Kamila
Published: February 2024

This article delves into the factors driving change in the UK’s public-interest news sector, pinpointing key uncertainties that shape its future. Through a participatory action research approach and scenario planning, the study News Futures 2035, seeks to answer the pivotal question: How can the UK ensure the ongoing supply of trustworthy, public-interest news? It stands out for its unique focus, enriching the debate among industry, academia, policymakers, and civil society on safeguarding the sector’s future. The research identified two primary, unpredictable elements with significant influence: the realm of policies, regulations, and governance; and the industry’s capacity for innovation to maintain the relevance of public-interest news for all stakeholders. The study highlights the indispensable role of collaborative action research and continuous dialogue among key stakeholders. It emphasizes the need for structured, cooperative efforts to navigate the complexities of policy, regulation, and consumer relevance, introducing the concept of back-channel deliberations, akin to track 2 diplomacy, as a valuable strategy for engaging diverse stakeholders in informal yet structured discussions. This method promises to foster a platform for innovative solutions and mutual understanding, addressing the challenges to the future supply of public-interest news. The participants’ commitment to advancing this dialogue through a dedicated forum underlines the importance of ongoing stakeholder engagement to ensure the sector’s relevance, sustainability, and societal impact.
Conceptualizing and Contextualizing Media Innovation and Change
Authors: Harbers Frank , Banjac Sandra , Eldridge II Scott A.
Published: February 2024

An innovation and change discourse has become central in journalism studies scholarship concerned with highlighting solutions to the many challenges confronting media in the digital era. Although with good intentions, these debates have been predominantly technocentric in their imagination of media’s future, inadvertently directing its development towards a preoccupation with mastering digital technologies. On the one hand, media have strategically appropriated and exploited such technocentric discourse to position themselves within the field as leaders with considerable prestige and status. On the other hand, however, journalists and media professionals have approached technological innovation with caution, demonstrating innovation to be a gradual process with incremental changes that need to align with or reimagine practices that support journalism’s core ambitions and public service ideals. Drawing on the scholarly work of colleagues included in this thematic issue, in this editorial we conceptualize media innovation as a fuzzy and contested concept and call for an expanded research agenda that redirects our attention more firmly towards: exploring organisational and institutional innovation; considering the role of ancillary organisations, collaborative projects, and the various newly emerging innovative actors within and outside of the journalistic field; adopting bottom-up approaches to examine societal innovation and its public value and scrutinize questions around who benefits from change; and finally, paying more attention to the transnational as well as culture-specific contexts in which media innovations happens.
Eksistensi Tradisi Pernikahan Walagara di Desa Sapikerep Kabupaten Probolinggo
Authors: Fariski Aulia Isnaeni , Ratnawati Nurul
Published: February 2024

The Walagara marriage tradition is the identity of the Tengger Tribe to legalize marriage by custom. The Tengger tribe experienced the acculturation of Hindu and Islamic cultures. The implementation of the Walagara marriage tradition, which uses mantras and worship rituals, is contrary to the teachings of Islam. This study aims to describe the existence and procedures for implementing the Walagara marriage tradition in Sapikerep Village, Probolinggo Regency, and analyze the symbolic meaning contained. The research method used is qualitative with descriptive type. The results showed that the Walagara marriage tradition is still maintained because the Sapikerep community still believes in the meaning and cultural values contained therein. The procedure for implementing this tradition is divided into preparation, core, and follow-up events. The symbolic meaning contained in the Walagara wedding tradition is taken from the procedure of implementation, mantras, tools, materials, and clothing.

Tradisi pernikahan Walagara merupakan identitas Suku Tengger untuk mengesahkan pernikahan secara adat. Suku Tengger mengalami akulturasi budaya Hindu dan Islam. Pelaksanaan tradisi pernikahan Walagara menggunakan mantra serta ritual penyembahan yang bertentangan dengan ajaran agama Islam. Tujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk mendeskripsikan eksistensi dan tata cara pelaksanaan tradisi pernikahan Walagara di Desa Sapikerep Kabupaten Probolinggo serta menganalisis makna simbolik yang terkandung di dalamnya. Metode penelitian yang dipakai yaitu kualitatif dengan jenis deskriptif. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan eksistensi tradisi pernikahan Walagara masih terjaga karena Masyarakat Sapikerep masih meyakini makna serta nilai budaya yang terkandung di dalamnya. Tata cara pelaksanaan tradisi ini dibagi menjadi tahap persiapan, inti dan acara lanjutan. Makna simbolik yang terkandung dalam tradisi pernikahan Walagara diambil dari tata cara pelaksanaan, mantra, alat, bahan, dan pakaian.
Emerging antibiotic resistance: a modern-day horseman of the apocalypse
Authors: Gómez-Piña Juan José , Luna Vanessa Castro , Alfaro Natalia León , Reyes Abraham Gilberto Medina , Pérez Citlalli Piña , Puebla Valdés Nallely , Acevedo Arturo Olvera
Published: February 2024

Background: Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) has emerged as a global public health crisis, posing a significant threat to the effectiveness of antimicrobial agents. Mexico, faces a daunting challenge in tackling the rising prevalence of AMR. The misuse and overuse of antimicrobial drugs, inadequate infection control practices, and a lack of awareness among healthcare providers and the general public have all contributed to the rapid spread of resistant pathogens in the country. We aimed to determine the prevalence of antimicrobial resistance in patients hospitalized from January 2018 to December 2019
Methods: In this study, we analyzed blood, urine, wound, expectoration, and secretion cultures from January 2018 to December 2019 to assess antimicrobial resistance in our unit. We collected patient data, evaluated isolates using EUCAST and CLSI breakpoint tables, and excluded intrinsically resistant antibiotics. A circus plot graph was created to compare resistance profiles between the two years. SPSS version 25 and R Studio software were used for statistical analysis and visualization.
Results: AMR increased across diverse organisms (2018-2019), notable rises in A. xylosoxidans (cefuroxime, ciprofloxacin), A. baumannii (piperacillin/tazobactam, ceftazidime), E. coli (ampicillin/sulbactam), K. pneumoniae (ceftazidime), P. aeruginosa (cefuroxime) were observed. Enterococcus faecalis displayed lowest resistance to nitrofurantoin/tobramycin, but highest to fosfomycin. Escherichia coli showed significant resistance to aztreonam, ampicillin/sulbactam, trimethoprim/sulfamethoxazole. Pseudomonas aeruginosa exhibited concerning levels of resistance to ceftriaxone, ampicillin/sulbactam, ceftazidime.
Conclusions: AMR in our unit raise concerns for empiric therapy and infection control. Emerging resistance in key pathogens demands enhanced surveillance, rapid response, and robust infection control strategies, including meticulous hygiene, disinfection, antimicrobial stewardship, and resistance monitoring. Continuous optimization is crucial to combat this escalating public health threat in Mexico.
Relationship between inter-arm blood pressure differences and predicted future cardiovascular risk in hypertensive patients
Authors: Faroque Abu S. M. O. , Das Prabir K. , Dey Asish , Hossan M. Sawkat , Ibrahim Evana , Latif Sayem B.
Published: February 2024

Background: Hypertension stands as a widely recognized significant risk factor for cardiovascular disease. In clinical practice, it is advisable to measure blood pressure (BP) in both arms. The increasing attention on inter-arm blood pressure difference (IABPD) stems from its association with cardiovascular disease. This study aimed to assess the relationship between inter-arm blood pressure differences and predicted future cardiovascular risk in hypertensive patients.
Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted at the department of cardiology, Chittagong Medical College Hospital from July 2020 to June 2021. The study included 428 cases of previously or newly diagnosed hypertension, selected through convenient sampling. Data analysis was conducted using Microsoft Office tools and statistical package for the social sciences (SPSS) version 23.0.
Results: In this study, 8.2% of patients exhibited noteworthy systolic IAD, and 2.3% demonstrated notable diastolic IAD. Median 10-year cardiovascular risk, assessed by Framingham and ASCVD calculators, was 21% and 11% respectively. A positive correlation was observed between sIAD and 10-year cardiovascular risk (p=0.003) and sIAD and 10-year ASCVD risk (p=0.041). Patients with significant sIAD had a higher incidence of ischemic heart disease compared to those without (p=0.041). Multiple regression analysis revealed a significant correlation between 10-year Framingham cardiovascular risk and sIAD (p=0.003).
Conclusions: A significant difference in systolic blood pressure between arms is linked to a higher 10-year cardiovascular risk and the presence of cardiovascular disease in well-managed hypertensive patients. So, monitoring sIAD could be an additional factor in predicting future cardiovascular events in patients receiving hypertension treatment.
A micro bacteriological culture assessment of the histopathological alterations in liver and bile in gallstone disease
Authors: Jaiswal Pradeep , Ranjan Rajeev , Kumari Rinku , Kumar Kaushalendra , Rajgaria Ria , Jha Pawan Kumar
Published: February 2024

Background: The present investigation aims to evaluate both the intensity and occurrence of hepatic impairment in patients afflicted with gallstone disease, examining the involvement of bacteria in the progression of these alterations.
Methods: This prospective observational investigation was carried out on 189 patients scheduled for open or laparoscopic cholecystectomy at IGIMS in Patna, Bihar, India. In all the patients, laboratory and radiological investigations were performed. A healthy section of the liver border near the gallbladder fossa was chosen and grasped with non-traumatic forceps. Approximately 1 cm of the liver edge was excised using scissors and forwarded for histopathological analysis.
Results: An examination of 189 liver biopsy specimens revealed that 87 (46%) patients showed no abnormalities, while 102 patients (54%) exhibited one or more changes. Upon analysing the liver biopsy samples from the control cohort (41 patients) during autopsy, 37% of the cases were identified to display hepatic lipidosis, while 48% of the cases showed lymphocytic invasion. Importantly, no cases of acute inflammatory changes were detected in the control cohort. Microbiological analysis was conducted on 96 patients, of which 33 (34%) showed positive cultures, with one or more microorganisms isolated from either the biliary tract or liver. Among these, 74% (24 cases) originated from the bile or gallbladder, while 26% (9 cases) were isolated from the liver.
Conclusions: Gallstone disease induces significant liver histological changes, notably more prevalent in patients with prolonged symptoms. The present study clearly identifies this and underscores the importance of timely diagnosis and intervention for the effective management of this disease.
Correlation of ultrasonography and fine needle aspiration cytology in diagnosis of hepatic space occupying lesions at Bankura Sammilani Medical College and Hospital
Authors: Poddar Shubhankar , Ghosh Apurba , Lalankumar Jha Ashutoshkumar , China Bibekananda
Published: February 2024

Background: USG can differentiate various types of liver lesions based on their echo features and vascularity on CD then FNAC can be done only for those selected patients who needs further evaluation. Thus, patients with benign lesions based on USG and color Doppler, will be exempted from invasive, painful and time-consuming procedure of FNAC.
Methods: It was an evaluation study of a diagnostic test and was cross sectional in design.
Results: A total of 100 patients with focal hepatic lesions were included in our study group, with 47 cases diagnosed as abscesses, 2 cases were diagnosed as adenoma, 1 case was diagnosed as hepatic cyst, 1 case was diagnosed as cholangiocarcinoma, 22 cases were diagnosed as HCC and 21 cases were diagnosed as metastasis on FNAC. In diagnosis of abscess by USG, sensitivity was 87.23%, specificity was 93.33%, PPV was 93.18%, NPV was 87.5%, diagnostic accuracy was 90.21%. In diagnosis of HCC by USG, sensitivity was 63.64%, specificity was 84.28%, PPV was 56%, NPV was 88.05%, diagnostic accuracy was 79.34%. In diagnosis of metastasis by USG, sensitivity was 52.38%, specificity was 85.91%, PPV was 52.38, NPV was 85.91%, diagnostic accuracy was78.26%.
Conclusions: Our study showed more than 75% diagnostic accuracy in diagnosing the commonest focal liver lesions like abscess, hepatocellular carcinoma and metastatic lesions, by USG as compared to FNAC diagnosis which was considered as confirmatory in our institution.
Profile of adverse events in plateletpheresis and plasmapheresis donors in a tertiary care hospital of North India
Authors: Bhardwaj Harnoor S. , Bassi Rajni , Bhardwaj Kanchan
Published: February 2024

Background: Apheresis procedures are usually well tolerated. Adverse events (AEs) associated with the use of cell separators can be due to delivery of the anticoagulant, vasovagal, allergy, venous access or machines malfunction. Aim was to study the profile of adverse events of plateletpheresis and plasmapheresis donors.
Methods: Plateletpheresis and plasmapheresis procedures enrolled for donors during 2017-2018 were done after taking informed and written consent by using Trima Accel and MCS+cell separator. Donor related AEs were categorised according to severity, site and etiology. Non-donor related (NDR) AEs were kit, technique, or equipment related.
Results: 2859 procedures were done, 2836 (99.19%) plateletpheresis and 23 (0.8%) plasmapheresis. All 145 (5.07%) AEs were seen in plateletpheresis. Majority of AEs, 130 (4.54%) were DR. 15 (0.52%) were NDR. Commonest DR AEs was citrate related (CR) 76 (2.6%), followed by vasovagal reaction (VVR) in 31 (1.08%) and vascular injury in 23 (0.8%). Majority of the AEs were mild in 124 (4.33%), only 6 (0.20%) were moderate. 107 (3.74%) AEs were (VI) systemic, while 23 (0.80%) were local. In local AEs, hematomas were more common. First time donors had more AEs, 62/1234 (5.02%) as compared to the repeat donors 68/1625 (4.18%). CR AEs were more in repeat donors, 46 (2.8%) as compared to first time donors, 30 (2.43%). VVRs and VIs were more in first time as compared to the repeat donors. NDR AEs were 15 (0.52%).
Conclusions: Donor vigilance, trained technical personnel and specialists’ supervision are vital for donor safety hence affecting apheresis donor pool.
Relationship between body mass index, liver enzymes and high-sensitivity C-reactive protein in type 2 diabetes mellitus patients
Authors: Kaur Sukhmanjot , Sharma Ritu , Kaur Sukhraj
Published: February 2024

Background: Obesity is a frequent co-morbid condition associated with excessive increase in weight. It is one of the most important modifiable risk factors in the pathogenesis of type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM). Obesity may be associated with liver disease and the progression of hepatic dysfunction. Also, highly sensitive C-reactive protein (hsCRP), which is elevated in inflammatory situations, can be produced by monocyte-derived macrophages in adipose tissue may also disrupt liver functions.
Methods: A case control study with 50 patients of T2DM and 50 age and sex matched individuals were taken to serve as controls.
Results: The body mass index (BMI) and waist circumference were increased in T2DM patients as compared to controls. However, the variations in liver enzymes alanine aminotransferase (ALT), aspartate aminotransferase (AST), and serum alkaline phosphatase (ALP) and hsCRP were increased in individuals of normal BMI as compared with individuals of overweight BMI.
Conclusions: Individuals with normal Body mass index had an increased risk of developing T2DM along with progression of hepatic dysfunction. No associations were observed between chronic low-grade inflammation and BMI and with pathogenesis of obesity-related insulin resistance.
Ayurvedic management of supraspinatus tendon tear: a case report
Authors: A. Mary Rehna K. , Giri P. V. , Marikutty T. C.
Published: February 2024

The two main causes of rotator-cuff injuries are trauma and degeneration. Modern medical sciences recommend operative reconstruction surgery for ruptured injuries of the rotator cuff. But the outcome of surgery often leads to restrictions on movement. In this case, supraspinatus tendon tears with degenerative causes were satisfactorily managed with ayurvedic conservative management alone. A 68-year-old patient was admitted to the Kayachikitsa inpatient department of Vaidyaratnam ayurveda college, Ollur, on September 21, 2023, with right shoulder pain and restricted shoulder movements. In an MRI, the case was diagnosed as a partial tear of the anterior fibres of the supraspinatus tendon of the rotator cuff with sub-coracoid bursitis of the right shoulder joint. On examination of the right shoulder joint, all shoulder movements were restricted due to pain. Hawkins’s impingement test, Neer’s test, and the painful arc test were found to be positive. She underwent a treatment protocol of Vatavyadhi Chikitsa incorporated with Bhagna Chikitsa. Internal and external medications, along with Upanaham, Abhyanga, Thaila pichu, bandage, and active shoulder exercises, were the treatments followed in this case. After the treatment, patient got relief from pain (VAS scale: 7 to 4) and considerable improvement in range of motion (ROM) for the right shoulder joint. This case study highlighted that within one month, the chronic rotator cuff injury got partial functional restoration (SPADI-56 to 30) by conservative ayurvedic management.
Lasuna rasayana in management of parkinsonism-a case report
Authors: R. Arathi , Giri P. V.
Published: February 2024

Parkinsonism is a disease with insidious onset and slow progression. It is one of the most common extrapyramidal disorders seen in clinical practice. Parkinsonism can be correlated with Kampavata in Ayurveda based on similar symptomatology. This case presents an intriguing scenario of Parkinsonism, with the patient having undergone allopathic medication for the last two years. Additionally, Ayurvedic treatments and Rasayana therapy have been introduced as complementary measures. The patient underwent Avaranagna and Vatavyadi chikitsa, incorporating practices such as Agni deepanam, Amapachanam, Snehana svedanam, Shodanam, and Rasayana chikitsa for a holistic therapeutic approach. Patients assessment was conducted using modified Hoehn and Yahr scale, Schwab and England ADL scale, Parkinson’s disease composite scale and PDQ 39 scale on the 0th day and 42th day.  Quality of life scale PDQ-39 SI score was improved from 53.25 pre-treatment to 35.79 post treatment. Following 42 days of treatment incorporated with ayurvedic treatment procedures, coupled with Rasayana therapy, demonstrated a notable amelioration of symptoms, a reduction in disability, and an enhancement in the overall quality of life.
Anesthetic management in a challenging case of primary pulmonary synovial sarcoma
Authors: Singh Pooja , Verma Ankur , Biswas Shubhashish , Tyagi Tarun , Dabas Surender Kumar
Published: February 2024

Primary pulmonary synovial sarcoma is a very rare tumor. This tumor accounts for less than 0.5% of all lung neoplasia. While synovial sarcomas are commonly reported from periarticular tissues, they are often found in lung or thorax as a metastasis from an extrapulmonary primary. However, rarely they arise primarily from lung tissue. We report a case of primary pulmonary synovial sarcoma which was indenting the right side of the heart. He was managed with neoadjuvant chemotherapy followed by surgical resection. The anesthetic management was challenging. The focus was kept on stringent invasive as well as non-invasive monitoring of cardiac and respiratory parameters. The surgery was uneventful and the patient made a successful recovery.
Association of salted tea (noon chai), Helicobacter pylori infection and gastric carcinoma
Authors: Illahi Mir Fazil , Gani Mubashir , Naqash Sameer H. , Shah Mubashir A.
Published: February 2024

Background: Gastric cancer remains the second leading cause of cancer-related deaths worldwide. Various dietary and environmental factors have been implicated in the pathogenesis of gastric cancer. Helicobacter pylori has strong association with peptic ulcer disease and gastric cancer.
Methods: This study was conducted in department of general and minimal invasive surgery SKIMS Srinagar, from May 2019 to April 2022 comprising of 50 patients. All the patients were studied prospectively using set of questionnaires about the quantity and quality of salted tea. Final inferences were drawn after analysing the data using various statistical tools.
Results: The most common age group was >60 years of age with male preponderance. Majority of patients had no comorbidity. About 50% of the patients were smokers. The most common histology found was intestinal type. 20% patients had proximal (cardia) tumor and 80% had distal location. Only 14% of the patients came positive for intra-operative H. pylori testing. Among the H. pylori positive patients, 14.3% were <40 years of age and 85.7% were >40 years of age. The most common histological grade found in H. pylori positive patients was poorly differentiated with signet ring cell type. About 88% of all the patients had a history of Noon chai intake with 14% positive and 86% negative for H. Pylori.
Conclusions: There is a positive relation between Noon chai and gastric carcinoma and an inverse relation between ca stomach and presence of H. pylori intraoperatively at the time of surgical intervention.
Effect of stress management intervention I and II: relaxation and combination techniques (relaxation and lemon turmeric and honey) on the stress level of comorbid respondents during the COVID-19 pandemic in west Bogor district
Authors: Surtiati Eti , Ngadiarti Iskari , Sunita Anna , Ariani Ni Putu , Palestina Bondan , Nuraini Ati , Salmid Amid , Riyanto
Published: February 2024

Background: This study aimed to determine the effect of stress management I: progressive relaxation & 5 fingers, and stress management II: relaxation (progressive and 5 fingers) with lemon turmeric honey (lemonyit honey) on the stress level of cormobid respondents in the COVID-19 pandemic era.
Methods: The research design was a quasi-experimental pre-test and post-test control group. The location was in the area with the highest Covid-19 cases and Rukun Warga (RW) with the largest population, namely West Bogor Subdistrict in Curug and Cilendek RW. The study population was all residents aged adults to pre elderly. Samples were taken randomly, by first screening for hypertension, diabetes and respiratory disorders in adults-pre elderly. Samples that fit the inclusion and exclusion criteria were obtained 100 respondents, consisting of 3 groups; namely group 1 = 34 people received progressive relaxation techniques and five fingers for 60-90 minutes, group 2 = 30 people received a combination of relaxation techniques and lemonyit honey, and group 3 (control) = 36 people. Stress levels were measured using the Kurzen stress questionnaire. Data analysis included descriptive analysis and hypothesis testing.
Results: Stress management I and II, effectively controlling stress levels in the Covid-19 pandemic era in comorbid respondents.
Conclusions: Stress management I and II can reduce stress levels during the Covid-19 pandemic in respondents with cormobid. Stress management I and II, can be applied in health care facilities both in hospitals and communities during the Covid-19 pandemic, to reduce the stress levels of clients who have cormobid.
A hospital-based descriptive study of Ayushman Bharat-Pradhan Mantri Jan-Arogya Yojana: an analysis of 4844 claims
Authors: Mufti Samina , Khalil Ifrah , Ali Tuaiba , Mufti Hammad , Iqbal Anam , Tariq Rubbanie , Jan Farooq A.
Published: February 2024

Background: Current study was undertaken to analyze Ayushman Bharat claims settled during the initial two years of launch of the scheme in an empaneled, public hospital in northern India.  Objective was descriptive analysis of 4844 settled claims in terms of demographic characteristics of beneficiaries, procedures and packages availed by them in an empaneled public hospital during the initial two years of the launch of the scheme.
Methods: A cross-sectional records study of 4844 settled claims was conducted in a public, empanelled 1015 bedded tertiary care multi-specialty hospital of north India. Anonymized data was collected from the transaction management module of AB-PMJAY scheme and hospitalization record of patients retrieved from medical records department.
Results: The study revealed that around 4844 claims were settled during the initial two years (December 2018 to December 2020). Highest number of claims (43.33%) were availed under general medicine category. Chemotherapy packages availed under medical oncology were 37.45% of all claims. Interventional cardiology packages were the costliest.
Conclusions: The study provides an insight into the frequency of various claims, their costs, disease/procedural burden of beneficiary patients of AB-PMJAY. It will provide policy feedback and help in future planning and implementation of the scheme.
A cross sectional study on stress and its determinants among doctors in Tirunelveli district, Tamil Nadu
Authors: Vellaidurai Sundari , Krishnan Rajendran Araneri , Udayakumar Arun Jayakumar , Siva Deepapriya
Published: February 2024

Background: Doctors routinely work in a highly stressful environment where death and adverse health outcome are the most common events. This study helps to estimate the prevalence of stress and to determine the stress influencing and relieving factors among doctors in Tirunelveli district.
Methods: A cross sectional study conducted among 200 doctors working in Government and Private Hospitals of Tirunelveli District, were selected by simple random sampling. Data was collected using pretested questionnaire and Perceived Stress Scale (PSS-10) was used to assess the stress score. Analysis was done by using SPSS version26.
Results: Among the 200 participants, 97 (48.50%) were males and 103 (51.50%) females. Mean PSS score was 23.21±7.74. Moderate stress reported in 116 (58%) study participants, 67 (33.50%) participants have high stress and 17 (8.50%) have low stress. There was statistically significant association between stress and lack of sleep less than 6 hours per day (p=0.005). The main stress influencing factors were working environment (39%) and public behaviour (28%).
Conclusions: To prevent potentially fatal medical errors, doctors under stress should receive appropriate counselling, adequate sleep, and maintain regular communication with administrative staff.
Deciphering the health profile of police personnel in the Jaipur Commissionerate
Authors: Sharma Giriraj , Thakan Somya
Published: February 2024

Background: Since its founding, the police force has required its employees to operate in hazardous and stressful conditions, and today's force is exposed to physically demanding tasks, irregular working hours, high levels of stress, and encounters with dangerous situations. Dealing with some of society's most difficult social problems. It is a line of work in which employees may be exposed to traumatic situations in which their health and well-being are directly jeopardised. Unhealthy lifestyles and demanding work conditions predispose the police force to a variety of non-communicable as well as communicable diseases.
Methods: A descriptive, cross-sectional study was conducted between May 2018 and November 2020 on a representative sample of 4263 across various ranks and units posted in the jurisdiction area of the Jaipur commissionerate.
Results: The age group of the study was from 35 to 60 years of age, with a mean age of 50 years. Out of the total sample, the response rate was 96%. The average height and weight were 173.09 cm and 77.48 kg, respectively. The basal metabolic index (BMI) was 25.9 on average.
Conclusions: By improving the overall well-being of police officers, not only can their quality of life be enhanced, but their effectiveness in ensuring public safety and maintaining law and order can also be optimised.
INVERTENDO O MÉTODO:
Authors: De Resende Machado Juliana
Published: February 2024

Inseridos numa área de grande diversidade cultural, os abrigos da Cidade de Pedra têm tipos de cerâmicas variados. Essa mistura oculta diferentes situações socioculturais de interação entre as culturas arqueológicas. Nosso interesse é reconstituir a história dessas ocupações, num intervalo entre 1.900 ± 40 e 205 ± 40 BP, buscando as distinções culturais e as relações estabelecidas entre os grupos. O método empregado é a análise tecnológica de coleções vindas de cinco sítios arqueológicos. Identificou-se dois intervalos de ocupação. O mais antigo é marcado por uma cerâmica façonada por roletes. Por volta de 1.060 ± 40 BP, estabeleceu-se um grupo portador de uma cerâmica façonada sobre massa de argila e por roletes. Nota-se a circulação de objetos vindos do alto Paraguai e do cerrado. O Holoceno recente da Cidade de Pedra fica assim caracterizado pela sucessão gradual de diferentes grupos culturais e uma etapa final mais evidente de interação entre grupos vizinhos.
Lactancia materna entre rejas: experiencias de las madres encarceladas en el sistema penitenciario español
Authors: Jubany-Roig Pilar , Massó Guijarro Ester
Published: February 2024

Esta investigación tiene como objetivo analizar la experiencia con respecto a la lactancia materna de las madres encarceladas en las prisiones del sistema penitenciario español, así como estudiar si han percibido prácticas que aludan a la violencia obstetricia durante la gestación, el parto y el puerperio. Se realizó un estudio exploratorio-descriptivo con abordaje cualitativo y método etnográfico crítico. Entre diciembre de 2021 y abril de 2022, se efectuó el trabajo de campo con observación participante y entrevistas semiestructuradas a 30 de las mujeres mayores de edad procedentes de África, Europa, Europa del Este y Latinoamérica, que se encontraban cumpliendo condena junto a sus criaturas en las Unidades de Madres de las ciudades españolas de Alicante, Barcelona, Madrid y Sevilla. Las principales conclusiones señalan la necesidad de aplicar políticas penitenciarias con perspectiva de género y feminista, que consigan erradicar las graves desigualdades y discriminaciones que sufren las mujeres encarceladas y que sirvan para proteger los derechos básicos de madres y criaturas.
About Some Social-Psychological Peculiarities of Interpersonal Communication of Students of Psychology Department
Authors:   Institute of Social Education (branch) of the Russian State Social University in Saratov, Letyagina S. K.
Published: February 2024

The article contains the results of empirical research in revealing of social-psychological peculiarities of interpersonal communication of students of Psychology department. The author of the article comes to the conclusion that the students of Psychology department during the process of interpersonal communication use, in contrast to the students of other departments, more pliable and less conflict provoking strategies of behaviour, they are inclined to cooperate with others and ready to understand them, are willing to make a compromise.
Déterminants de la liquidité bancaire dans les pays de l'Union Économique et Monétaire Ouest Africaine (UEMOA)
Authors: Tall Abdarahmane , Niang Birahim Bouna
Published: February 2024

L'objectif : Cet article vise à identifier les facteurs de la liquidité bancaire dans les pays de l'Union Économique et Monétaire Ouest Africaine à partir d'un échantillon de 84 banques sur une période allant de 2006 à 2020.
Conception/méthodologie/approche : Ainsi, pour y parvenir, le modèle dynamique ARDL a été adopté. Deux ratios de liquidité ont été calculés. Le premier (RL1) mesure la part des prêts dans le total des actifs alors que le second (RL2) est obtenu en faisant le rapport du total des prêts sur le total des dépôts.
Résultats : Les tests de cointégration de Kao (1999) et de Pédroni (2004) ont révélé l'existence d'une relation, à long terme, entre les ratios de liquidité et ses déterminants. En outre, les estimations ont montré que le taux de croissance du PIB et la taille des banques ont un effet positif et significatif sur le RL1, alors que l'impact du taux du marché interbancaire s'est avéré négatif et significatif. Par ailleurs, un effet positif et significatif du taux du marché monétaire et de la taille de la banque sur le RL2 est observé aussi bien par l'estimateur PMG que celui du DFE. En revanche, le taux du marché interbancaire exerce une influence négative et significative sur le RL2.
Originalité/valeur : A cet effet, les autorités monétaires devraient initier des mesures incitatives pour permettre aux banques secondaires de posséder la liquidité qu'elle aurait souhaitée. De plus, nous plaidons pour un recours limité des États auprès des banques pour le financement de leurs déficits.
Capital social et pauvreté des ménages ruraux au Burkina Faso
Authors: Sawadogo Jean-Pierre Windpanga
Published: February 2024

L'objectif : Cet article analyse l'effet du capital social sur la pauvreté des ménages en milieu rural au Burkina Faso.
Conception/méthodologie/approche : La présente recherche suppose une relation causale à double sens entre la pauvreté et l'accès au capital social. Cela suggère un problème d'endogénéité conduisant à l'utilisation de deux méthodes en deux étapes : l'approche Probit moindres carrés en deux étapes (2SPLS) et l'approche du maximum de vraisemblance conditionnelle en deux étapes (2SCML). Les analyses se sont basées sur des données d'enquêtes du Programme National de Gestion des Terroirs (PNGT 2) collectées en 2011 auprès des ménages en milieu rural.
Résultats : Les investigations ont révélé que l'accès au capital social affecte positivement la consommation des ménages et réduit la pauvreté. Ces résultats montrent, en outre, que le revenu est négativement associé à l'accès au capital social. Les stratégies gouvernementales visant à réduire la pauvreté des ménages en milieu rural doivent encourager l'organisation des producteurs en groupements avec un accent mis sur les producteurs à faible revenu.
Originalité/valeur : Le capital social joue un rôle important dans l'amélioration des conditions de vie des ménages indépendamment de l'espace géographique. Cependant, les réalités socioculturelles varient selon l'espace, ce qui affecte l'organisation et le contenu des associations et des groupements. Malgré les nombreux travaux sur le sujet, très peu ont concerné le Burkina Faso. Les quelques travaux n'ont pas examiné la double causalité entre le capital social et la pauvreté. Cette recherche qui utilise des données d'envergure nationale peut contribue à approfondir et élargir les connaissances sur la question.
Repensar el rol de los padres en el desarrollo sociomoral de los hijos: desafíos y oportunidades
Authors: Franco Rueda Ana Milena , Posada Gilede Roberto
Published: February 2024

Este artículo presenta una revisión entorno al rol de los padres en el desarrollo sociomoral desde diferentes perspectivas teóricas. Se enfatiza en el papel de los padres en tanto figuras de apego y en las oportunidades para el andamiaje parental que se derivan de los conflictos que se tramitan en el contexto familiar, oportunidades que se relacionan no sólo con el desarrollo de conceptos morales, sino también con la construcción del sentido de agencia moral. Se concluye presentando desafíos para la investigación en nuestros contextos y para el fortalecimiento de procesos y políticas de apoyo a la parentalidad.
The Content and Limits of Justice in the Criminal Procedure: One More Round of Discussions
Authors:   Head of the Department of Judicial Activities and Criminal Procedure of the Ural State Law University Named after V.F. Yakovlev, Honored Lawyer of the Russian Federation, LL.D., Professor, Honorably Discharged Presiding Judge of the Ekaterinburg Garrison Military Court, Colonel of Justice, Bozrov Vladimir M.
Published: February 2024

The article is devoted to discussion problems of the essence, form, content and features of justice. The author reviews legal and moral aspects of criminal justice and quasi-courts, the correlation between the judicial and government policy.
Information Technology and Optimization of Civil Proceedings in Judicial Districts of Justices of the Peace within the Framework of Permanent Communication
Authors:   Associate Professor of the Department of Civil Procedure Law of the Northwestern Branch of the Russian State University of Justice (Saint Petersburg), PhD (Law), Associate Professor, Latysheva Natalya A. , Erhov Roman A. ,   Legal Intern at Legal Technologies, LLC
Published: February 2024

The article states that systemic decisions on digitalization of judicial activities in judicial districts of justices of the peace have become possible in view of the imposition of functions of the establishment of the unified information space of federal courts and justices of the peace on the Judicial Department under the Supreme Court of the Russian Federation in 2014. The factors that initiate transformations are orders of the President of the Russian Federation and tasks set by authorities of the judicial community (the All-Russian Judiciary Convention and the Council of Judges of the Russian Federation).
Chicken dumping in South Africa and the long-term effects on local commercial chicken farming industry: a review
Authors:   Marine Research Aquarium, Madibana MJ , Fouche CH ,   Marine Research Aquarium, Manyeula F ,   University of South Africa
Published: February 2024

The aim of this article is to highlight the effects of chicken dumping trade on South African local commercial chicken farming industry. The high cost of farming in South African has risen and this has created a fertile ground for overseas countries where chicken production costs are low to intensify their exports to South Africa for their excess chicken products at a lower price. South African chicken farmers are already facing domestic challenges which includes high-cost feed, high cost of importing chicken lines and resources to produce the meat chicken. A local single fertilised Ross 308 / Cobb 500 Fertile egg cost at least R2.50 ($0.12), whereas international, local breeders source these genetic lines at over a $1 an egg. Locally, there is persistent drought, chicken diseases, high electricity cost and electricity shortages (load shedding). These challenges inevitably raise costs of chicken production in South Africa whereas the US, Brazil and EU countries farming industries are highly subsidised and experience no high electricity costs or load shedding. In perspective, imported chicken from Brazil cost R9 per kg as compared to locally produced chicken at R25 per kg. To mitigate the chicken dumping trade, the South African government imposed legally sound chicken import tariffs of up to 62 %, however in August of 2022, the government suspended these tariffs due to rising food costs in the hope that the cheap dumped chicken would provide a relief to the financially stressed consumers. This move has raffled feathers within the local chicken farming sector which is struggling to sustain their farms due to stiff competition with the low-priced chicken, predominantly from Brazil and the US. More chicken farms in South Africa are shedding jobs. As of 2023, the poultry industry in South Africa employs an estimated total of 70,000 people, and others are questioning the sustainability of their enterprises going forward if the chicken dumping in the country is not controlled via stringent legislation that include appropriate dumping tariffs. This article suggests that both the chicken farming industry, the chicken importers and the government should hold regular dialogs to get common ground before the majority of local chicken farmers close shops due to chicken dumping. The regular engagements between the government and the chicken industry could avoid seemingly unilateral suspension of import tariffs. Subsidies that could absorb some of the operation cost, as is the case with US or Brazilian farmers should be introduced. Key words: Chicken dumping, chicken farming, sustainability, chicken production challenges
Perspectives of rural farming households on home gardens as an agroforestry for food security: a qualitative study in Indonesia
Authors:   Sekolah Tinggi Ilmu Administrasi Puangrimaggalatung, Yusriadi Y , Cahaya A ,   Sekolah Tinggi Ilmu Administrasi Puangrimaggalatung, Umanailo MCB ,   Universitas Iqra Buru, Tahir SZ ,   Universitas Iqra Buru
Published: February 2024

In developing countries, rural farmers contribute significantly to food production, but their households are still vulnerable to poverty, food insecurity, and malnutrition. Food security is a concept that refers to the ability of a country or region to ensure the availability, accessibility, and utilization of sufficient and nutritious food for its entire population, both in normal situations and under crisis conditions such as natural disasters or political instability. Food security is critical as it is directly related to national security, public health, and sustainable development. To improve food security, governments and international agencies often focus on policies such as increased food production, diversification of food sources, sustainable management of natural resources, and food assistance programs for vulnerable populations. The practice of agroforestry in home gardens offers a variety of readily available, cost-effective, and nutritious food options, which plays a significant role in enhancing the food security of agricultural families. Agroforestry, an integrated land management system combining food crops, trees, and sometimes livestock, offers a potential solution to improve food security. By growing various crops, farmers are not solely dependent on a single source of food, which reduces the risk of crop failure. Agroforestry systems increase resilience to climate change by reducing the impact of natural disasters, such as floods and droughts. Trees can act as wind barriers, reduce soil erosion, and aid in water conservation. This qualitative research with a systematic exploratory approach and grounded analysis examines how agroforestry contributes to farmers' food security by conducting in-depth interviews with farmers in North Luwu, Indonesia. The study identified home garden categories of agroforestry and then evaluated the role of agroforestry food production in terms of securing the food needs of households. The study discovered that restructure food bolsters across various income brackets by promoting healthier eating habits. Additionally, food production enhances the sustainability of food supplies for households and the health and prosperity of agriculturalists. The primary obstacles to producing food at the household level were identified as secure access to appropriate land and the possession of adequate farming expertise. Key words: agroforestry, farmer, rural, food security, household, home garden, Indonesia