bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
A STUDY OF MENTAL HEALTH & LEARNING OUTCOMES OF SECONDARY STUDENTS OF BHOPAL DISTRICT
Authors: Ashraf Shabana , Nadeem Khan Afaque
Published: August 2022

The main objective of this investigation is to nd out the level of mental health and learning outcomes in social studies of secondary students.
Another objective is to nd out the relationship between mental health and learning outcomes of secondary students of Bhopal District.
Researchers selected the 150 secondary school students through stratied random sampling technique from the different secondary schools of
Bhopal District. Standardized Mental Health Scale and learning achievement test was used to collect data for this research purpose. The main
ndings of this investigation suggested that the positive signicant relationship is found between the mental health and learning outcomes in social
studies of secondary students of Bhopal District. Students of secondary schools possess above average level of mental health as well as learning
outcomes in social studies.
STUDY OF VARIOUS ORAL CAVITY MUCOSAL LESIONS TERTIARY CARE CENTER: A RETROSPECTIVE OBSERVATIONAL STUDY
Authors: Chaudhari Rinkal , Trivedi Keval , Prajapati Kerul , Bhalodiya Neena
Published: August 2022

Background: Oral cavity lesions are usually asymptomatic. Although the oral cavity lesions constitute only a small minority of pathological
conditions, they are of great signicance, as they have a potential to jeopardize the health and longevity of the patient. Accurate diagnosis of the
lesion is the rst step for the proper management of patients and histopathology is considered as gold standard The objective is to study theAims:
different patterns of benign oral cavity lesions seen in a tertiary care hospital A Retrospective study. Ent DepartmentStudy Design : Setting:
Gmers Medical College And Hospital Sola , Ahmedabad It Was A Retrospective Study Carried Out In A Tertiary CareMaterials And Methods:
Centre Ent Department Sola ,ahmedabad for a period of one year from APRIL 2022 To 50 cases of oral cavity lesions were included in this study.
The parameters included in the study were age, gender, site of the lesion and histopathological diagnosis.Data were analysed Out of 50RESULT -
patients presenting to ent opd of which 19 patients are diagnosed with oral apthous stomatitis, 12 patients with leukoplakia, 10 patients with oral
submucous brosis, 5 with erythroplakia, 4 patients with lichen planus. Most of the patients come to opd with oral apthousCONCLUSIONS:
stomatitis due to change in life styles. The possibility of an oral cavity malignancy should always be considered, particularly with the presentation
of a nonhealing ulcer, a bleeding lesion or an area of mucosa that persistently appears red or white lesions. Referral for biopsy is mandatory as a
signicant proportion of these lesions will be dysplastic or malignant.
CHALLENGES, OPPORTUNITIES AND REMEDIES OF BUSINESS AND ECONOMICS IN THE DIGITAL ERA: AN OVERVIEW
Authors: Dhason Antony
Published: August 2022

This notion of this article is to explore the challenges, opportunities and suggest amicable solutions as remedies to overcome the challenges by
applying the prevailing opportunities in the eld of business and economics in the digital era. Accordingly, certain challenges of the digital era are
incorporated which include: Automation, Blockchain Technologies, Change Management, COVID-19 Pandemic Era, New Skill, e-commerce,
Expansion of Industries, Security Threats, Digital Age, Information and Communication infrastructure, Infrastructural Challenges, Focus on the
Environment, Labor and Social Relations, Lack of Clear and Dened Rules, National Data Regulations, Security and Privacy, Skills Challenges,
Tax Regulation, Technology and Jobs Scare, and Trade Facilitations. Besides the challenges, opportunities to make use of the digital era
particularly in business and economics are also taken in the study and they are: Blockchain Technology, Communication Services, Digital
Transformation, Digitalization, Digitalization and Gender Equality, Domestic Resource Mobilization, e-commerce, e-commerce Development,
Growth Creative Sector, Increased Internet Usage, Innovation, Digital Technologies, Internet Technologies, Labour-intensive Sectors, Marketing
and Sales, Online Marketing, Production Processes, Reduction in Trade Costs, Technology Transformation and Technology and Public Service
Provision. In order to overcome the challenges and make use of the opportunities, the following amicable and remarkable solutions are suggested
and they are: Attention to Policymakers, Specic Strategies and Innovative Policies, Financial Assistance, High Skilled Labour Force, Improving
Trade Logistics, Innovation Capacity, Responsible Role Makers, Role of Government, Role of International Community and The National e-
strategy.
CLINICAL BURDEN OF SCABIES OBSERVED IN AN URBAN HEALTH CARE CENTRE
Authors: Thillaikkarasi A. , Joseph Neha Mariam , R.G. Sharada
Published: August 2022

Introduction:Scabies is a pruritic skin condition caused by a mite named as Sarcoptes scabiei. Scabies is a contagious disease which can spread
easily to the family members, child care groups, school children and nursing homes through close physical contact. Scabies causes signicant
burden on the health of communities. Most patients of scabies complain of sleep and work disturbances due to the severe itching, and also some
patients may develop complications such as secondary infections. Limited studies have been done in India regarding the impact of quality of life in
scabies patients. To study the clinical burden of scabies patients attending Dermatology OPD at Saveetha Medical College.Aim: Methodology:
Eighty-six patients having clinical history of scabies attending Dermatology OPD at Saveetha Medical College & Hospital was included in this
study. Clinical details regarding age, sex, mode of transmissions of disease, quality of life, severity of diseases and associated complications was
obtained and a detailed dermatological examination was done in these patients. An informed consent was obtained from the included patients. All
ndings were recorded on specialized designed proforma. In our study we observed eighty-six cases of scabies, of which 41 (47.67 %)Result:
were males and 45 (52.33%) were females. The most common age group affected were 15-30 years (37.20%) of patients. Secondary infection
occurred in 27 (31.40%) patients. More than fty percentage of patients had some impact on quality of life. Successful outcomeConclusion:
towards the treatment and management of scabies relies on many factors like adequate education, positive attitude and hygienic practices towards
the disease. Our study concludes that knowledge, positive attitude and proper treatment is required for reducing the disease burden.
STUDY OF RISK FACTORS, MODE OF PRESENTATION AND TREATMENT MODALITIES OF ECTOPIC PREGNANCY
Authors: Thamaraiselvi A. Anitha , Vijayalakshmi A. , Ramya A.
Published: August 2022

Introduction: Ectopic Pregnancy is a life threatening emergency where diagnosis is often missed at the rst contact. The present study emphasis
more on clinical presentation, risk factors, diagnostic methods, medical and surgical treatment modalities and its associated complications.
Therefore elucidating the importance of early diagnosis in the management of ectopic pregnancy. : A retrospectiveMaterials and methods
analysis done at Government Dharmapuri medical College for the period of three years from may 2019 to may 22. All the patients diagnosed with
ectopic pregnancy are included in the study and details regarding the mode of presentation, risk factors,methods of diagnosis, treatment modalities
were taken from hospital records. Total of 113 patients of ectopic pregnancy were present to hospital during the study period. TheResult:
maximum number of Ectopic present in the age group of 26-30yrs, most common mode of presentation is amenorrhea which is 79.6%and then pain
abdomen 63.7%.and 3.5% patient present in shock. Surgery was the primary modality of treatment in this study 95.6%.only 4.4%were treated by
conservative approach by Methotrexate. As the incidence of ectopic is on the raise , screening the high risk cases takes priority in earlyConclusion:
diagnosis of ectopic gestation before it's rupture .The conservative management By Methotrexate is promisingin preventing the emergency
situations necessitating surgical procedure and its consequences .
A STUDY ON PREVALENCE OF ACTIVE PULMONARY TUBERCULOSIS IN NATIONAL CAPITAL REGION (NCR), INDIA.
Authors: Singh Prachee , Yasmeen Muzaffari
Published: August 2022

The objective of this study is to know the prevalence of Pulmonary TB in cases brought to tertiary care hospital with specication of age and gender.
Material &Method- Results & Discussion-Sputum acid-fast bacilli (AFB) smear microscopy was done by Ziehl-Neelsen (ZN) method. The
study is carried out on 194 total valid samples .5.15% of total samples are found positive for pulmonary TB. 3.22% of male and 8.57% of female
are positive. 7.84% out of male patients are positive in the age bracket of 41-60 years where as positive cases are present in all age bracket in
female patients. The maximum cases are recorded in female patients in age group of 21-60 years. The pulmonary TB was higher (5.33%) in
hospitalised (IPD) patients in comparison to OPD patients (4.54%). Out of IPD cases 4.16% male and 7.40% female patients are found positive.
The results of this study depict the maximum share of positive pulmonary TB cases are female patients. The positive cases from the OPD patients
are 4.54% which is lesser than IPD cases(5.33%). Female patients in OPD recorded highest 13.33% positive cases. 5.15% samplesConclusion-
out of tested samples are found positive . The percentage of positive cases of pulmonary TB out of tested samples in present study is higher than
that of national average(4.2%) but lower than state (UP) average (10.8%).Female share of positive cases is 8.57% whereas male positive cases are
3.22%. The male positive patients are only in the age bracket of 41-60 years. Female patients in OPD recorded highest 13.33% positive cases.
EVALUATION OF Ki-67 IN PROSTATIC CARCINOMA AND ITS CORRELATION WITH GLEASON'S SCORE AND OTHER PROGNOSTIC FACTORS
Authors: Singh Divya , Pant Hema , Pandey Surabhi , Fareed Rehan
Published: August 2022

Background&Objectives: Prostate cancer is the second most commonly diagnosed malignancy and sixth leading cause of cancer death among men globally. Gleason system is the one recommended by World health organization and accepted by majority of urologists and radiotherapists. Proliferation marker Ki-67 reects the tumor cell proliferation rate as it correlates with progression, metastasis and prognosis in a number of different malignancies. The objective is to assess different histopathological grades and ki67 protein expression in prostate carcinoma and to correlate ki67 with Gleason's grade and other prognostic factors. Methods: The Prospective study was carried out in the Department of Pathology of SRMSIMS, Bareilly over a period of 1.5 years from November 2019 to April 2021.47 histologically conrmed prostatic carcinoma cases were included. They were subjected to immunohistochemical staining for ki67 and its activity was quantied using the labeling index. Result: In this study, expression of ki67 was markedly high in tumours with increased Gleason's grade group and was found to be statistically signicant( p value= 0.042). No statistically signicant correlation was seen with USG ndings, S. PSA, lymphovascular and perineural invasion.(p value= 0.452, 0.587, 0.051, 0.320). Interpretation&Conclusion: Ki67 expression is signicantly upregulated in aggressive and high grade prostatic carcinomas which reects its crucial relationship with the prognosis of these cancers.
STUDY OF CYTOLOGICAL GRADING OF DUCTAL CARCINOMA OF BREAST IN THE FINE NEEDLE ASPIRATES AND ITS CORRELATION WITH HISTROGICAL GRADING
Authors: Alap Shah Pinal , Kumari Jain Ronnak
Published: August 2022

Grading of breast carcinoma on ne needle aspiration cytology (FNAC) is benecial for selecting patients for neoadjuvant chemotherapy.To grade the breast carcinoma on FNAC using Robinson grading system and to assess the concordance of cytological grading (CG) with histological grading (HG) using Elston-Ellis modication of Scarff-Bloom-Richardson grading system.The study was conducted for 1-year, comprising of 50 female patients attending outpatient departments (OPD) as well as admitted in various surgical wards of a teaching hospital, diagnosed as breast carcinoma. FNAC smears were stained with May–Grunwald–Giemsa and Papanicolaou (Pap) stains and CG was done using Robinson system on Pap stained smears. The results were compared with HG system after resection of tumors.Of 50 cases, 14 (28%) cases were graded as grade I, 24 (48%) grade II, and 12 (24%) grade III by CG, whereas 9 (18%), 28 (56%) and 13 (26%) cases were graded as grade I, II and III by HG. The result showed overall 72% concordance of CG with HG, with grade II and grade III showing highest degree of concordance (83.33%), which is comparable to previous studies. Kappa measurement showed a higher degree of agreement in high-grade tumors compared with low-grade tumors (0.73 in grade III, 0.53 in grade II and 0.39 in grade I).Cytological grading is comparable to HG in majority of cases. Because neoadjuvant chemotherapy is becoming increasingly popular as primary treatment modality of breast cancer, CG could be a useful parameter in selecting the mode of therapy and predicting tumor behavior.
STUDY OF CLINICAL AND RADIOLOGICAL OUTCOME OF EXTRA-ARTICULAR PROXIMAL TIBIA FRACTURE TREATED WITH MINIMALLY INVASIVE PLATE OSTEOSYNTHESIS (MIPO) TECHNIQUE
Authors: Sakharkar Nilesh Shravan , V Tathe Pankaj , Arora Chandan , Jain Prateik
Published: August 2022

Background: Proximal extra articular tibia fractures management is challenging to surgeon because of its complex fracture pattern and anatomic
location. Our aim of this study is to assess the functional, clinical, radiological outcome of MIPO in extra articular proximal tibia fractures.
Materials and methods: Prospective study of 43 closed extra articular proximal tibia fracture patients. Study was done in between July 2017 to
September 2019 at tertiary care centre in India. The mean age was 32.5 years (range 31-65). Primary bony union was achieved average ofResults:
16.32 weeks (range 14 to 24 weeks). According to modied Rasmussen's criteria 23 patients (53.48%) had excellent outcome, 12 patients (27.90%)
had good outcome and 8 patients (18.60%) had fair outcome. mean knee range of motion is 124.23° (Range 10-150°). Complication includes
Infection rate (9.3%) and varus malunion (18.60%). Minimally invasive plate ostosyntesis technique offers biological advantagesConclusion:
with minimal complication. It fullls the demands of fast implantation, soft tissue protection and high biomechanical stability
“EFFECT OF CADMIUM NITRATE ON HISTOPATHOLOGY OF GILL OF FISH CHANNA PUNCTATUS.”
Authors: Jadhav S. B.
Published: August 2022

This study was carried out on sh channa punctatus to investigate the effect of lethal concentration of cadmium nitrate on histopathological study of
gill compare to control one.
96 hr. Lc for cadmium nitrate is 0.57 ppm. Which is toxic to sh gill showed marked changes. After exposure to toxic cadmium nitrate at 96 hr.50
LC .
COMPARISON OF MALE AND FEMALE PARTNERS' KNOWLEDGE, ATTITUDE AND PRACTICE OF FAMILY PLANNING IN RURAL COMMUNITIES OF EBONYI STATE, NIGERIA
Authors: Daniel Aja John Ogbonnaya , Charles Daniyan Adebayo Babafemi , Wunmi Daniyan Olapeju
Published: August 2022

Background: Male participation in family planning is encouraged to promote its acceptability and practice by their partners. We aimed to compare
the knowledge, perception and practice of family planning among male and female partners. It was a cross-sectional study carriedMethodology:
out among married men and women in Abakaliki Local Government Area of Ebonyi State. Following ethical approval, interviewer-administered
questionnaires were used to obtain needed information. The data was analysed using SPSS version 20. The mean median, mode and standard
deviation were calculated for the responses. Categorical variables were compared using the chi-square test. A P-value of <0.05 was considered
signicant. The critical mean score for responses entered on the 5-point Likert scale was 3.0. Mean scores of 3 and above were considered good
while those less than 3 were considered poor. There were responses from 62 married men and 65 married women. Awareness about familyResults:
planning was good among both men and women (P=0.085). However, the sources of their awareness on family planning differ signicantly with 32
hearing about it over the radio and 45 women hearing about it in the hospital (P=0.000). The perception that family planning is the responsibility of
both husband and wife was similar among the men and women (P>0.927). They both agreed that traditional family planning is acceptable
(P=0.447). They both agreed the use of family planning is good for a healthy family (P=0.344). They both agreed that men should use family
planning (P=0.625). Most men and women have never used any family planning method (0.934). Couples rarely discuss family planning (0.675).
Also, couples rarely attend family planning clinics together (0.811). Majority of both men and women did not use any method (P=0.870) and when
they use, they most commonly used method is the condom (P=0.944). Also, majority of both men and women did not discuss the methods with their
spouses (P=0.944) Both men and women have good knowledge of family planning. Sources of information however differConclusion:
signicantly, being radio jingles for men and hospital visits for women. Both show poor uptake with majority not using any method. Spousal
communication among couples and male involvement are poor. The male condom is the commonest method used by both men and women. We
recommend policies that target the couple in family planning programs to encourage male participation as well as increase the uptake by both men
and women.
ASYMPTOMATIC MALARIA IN AGULERI COMMUNITY, ANAMBRA STATE.
Authors: G.L. Onwuachusi , C.A. Ekwunife , W. A. Oyibo
Published: August 2022

Till date Nigeria still carries the highest burden of malaria globally. The sustenance of the disease in the country could be due to the fact that there
are asymptomatic individuals that act as reservoir host. This study determined the prevalence of asymptomatic malaria in Aguleri community
during the low transmission season. Random sampling technique was applied in this study. This study was carried out during early January which
was during the dry season. All individuals of both sexes, residing in the study location who presented themselves were consented and included in
the study. Venous blood was collected in EDTA bottles after administration of informed consent. Rapid Diagnostic test (RDT) and malaria
microscopy was done on the samples collected. Thick and thin lms were prepared on the same slide and stained with 3% Giemsa working solution.
The study included 195 participants which consisted a total of 105(54.1%) males and 89 (45.9%) females from community who consented to the
study. The malaria prevalence for the study was 9.8%. Microscopy prevalence among different age groups included 0-5 years, 2(10.5%); >5-10
years, 9(47.4%); >10-15, 7(36.8%); >15-20 years, 0(0%), >20 years, 1 (5.3%). Infected individuals were all single species infection of
Plasmodium falciparum alone with parasitaemia ranging from 63 – 13,084 with a gross mean parasite density (GMPD) of 953. The stages of the
parasite found were 4(21.1%) for gametocytes only, 14(73.7%) for trophozoites only and 1(5.3%) for throphozoites and gametocyte stages. This
study conrms asymptomatic malaria cases even during low transmission period in Aguleri comunity, Anambra state
EVOLUTIONARY ANALYSIS OF LUCIFERASE [LUC GENE] STRUCTURAL AND BIOCHEMICAL PROPERTIES IN RENILLA.RENIFORMIS
Authors: Prajapati Chanderhash , Wagh Rahul , Milind Wagh June , Rathee Komal
Published: August 2022

Luciferase is the most common enzyme which is mostly present in aquatic species that helps in preventing from capturing by other predators.
Naturally Luc gene signaling expressed level of the luciferase enzyme in the cell of various luminescent organisms. In some cases, they might be
sessile or free swimming, and their structure a huge piece of the skimming tiny sh. Similar species are regularly discovered broadly isolated in
time and also in space. A few animal groups may have spread over topographical periods surpassing 100 million years. In rey luciferase is a type
of second reporter which is used for high resolution wide analysis of promoter activities. Reporter system has full capacity to oxidize luciferin
protein in presence of oxyluciferin + CO2 + H2O and light, its reaction contains an enzyme called luciferase then a luciferin-binding protein which
helps in sequestering and later in releasing the luciferin, apart from that they contain GFP i.e., green uorescent protein. Bioluminescence signaling
is a powerful biological property that has been repurposed by the many scientists as a reporting pathway in animals and plants. Such as luciferin
substrate (soluble in water) can be used for visualization of dynamic changes expression of gene in luminescent species.
A SYNOPSIS OF PURE AND APPLIED CRYPTOGRAPHY
Authors: Ali Rusho Maher
Published: August 2022

The literature of cryptography has a curious story. Secracy, of course , played a central role ,but until the rst World war , important developments
appeared in print in a more or less timely fashion. After the rst world war ,however things began to change.US. Army and Navy
organizations working entirely in secret. In the “imitation Game “ we see that Allen turing build a machine called “The Enigma Machine “.
And using statistical method he inspired to win The world war . This was an extraordinary example of the application of mathematics to see how
math works in every section of life. I am going to write a series of paper of cryptology for everyone . It will be a good reading for anyone
interest in cryptology and want to know more !!
SEVERITY DETERMINANTS AND QUALITY OF LIFE IN CHRONIC ALCOHOL USERS: RECENT TRENDS.
Authors: C. Dsouza Mary , DSouza Ramnathkar Reshab , Kulkarni MS
Published: August 2022

Background: Goa is a rapidly developing state with a high level of Western inuence. There are not many studies on alcoholism status in Goa. A
need was felt to explore the recent trends in various factors involved along with severity and the quality of life of alcoholic patients. ToAims :
study the severity of alcohol use and their correlates in patients admitted to a tertiary care psychiatry hospital and to assess the Quality of life in
these patients. A Hospital -based cross-sectional study was initiated among 75 adults aged ≥18 years in a Tertiary careMaterials & Methods:
psychiatric inpatient unit. Subjects were selected by a purposive sampling technique. SADQ and WHO QoL BREF questionnaire were used for
assessment. SPSS 22 was used for data analysis and Chi Square test for signicance (P<0.05). On SADQ, Moderate dependence was seenResults:
in majority of subjects n=39 (52%). Severe dependence was noted in 28 patients (37.3%). Mean age of study sample was 40.17years(SD±10.37yrs)
with majority of subjects in 31-50years age group n=46(61.3%). Most study subjects had below SSCE level of education, n=62(82.67%) and only
n=13(17.33%) were above SSCE. Majority were daily wagers or unemployed n=42(56%). The age of initiation into alcohol was before 25yrs in
68(90.7%) mean age being 18.28yrs(SD±4.21yrs).76%(n=57) were having more than 10yrs duration of alcohol use. WHOQolBref scores were
low in social (38.09) and physical Domains(43.68). There is a trend of earlier initiation of alcohol use at younger age in our studyConclusions:
group. Poor educational status, longer duration of alcohol use, poor income and poor QOL is associated with severity of alcohol use.
BAMLANIVIMAB AS MONOTHERAPY FOR HIGH-RISK COVID-19 PATIENTS WITH MILD TO MODERATE SYMPTOMS
Authors: Fivelstad Kathryn , Pham Tuong , Meacham Kristen , Hazan Alberto , Olivieri Patrick , Doctor Michael
Published: August 2022

INTRODUCTION: Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is known to progress from mild to severe disease, especially in patients with high-risk
comorbidities. Monoclonal antibody treatment of COVID-19 with bamlanivimab has been proposed to decrease illness severity. Non-industry
sponsored data is lacking. This study will investigate the effects of bamlanivimab on hospitalization and mortality when administered to patients
with COVID-19. This was a retrospective analysis of bamlanivimab use within eight emergency departments in Las Vegas, NV.METHODS:
Patients who tested positive for COVID-19 and met inclusion criteria for bamlanivimab but were not administered this treatment were used as a
control group. Patients were tracked for hospital admissions and mortality for the 28 days following their treatment. 335 patientsRESULTS:
diagnosed with COVID-19 were treated with bamlanivimab infusion and tracked for hospitalization within 28 days. Of these patients, 21 (6.3%)
required admission, including one who expired on day 46 after a prolonged ICU stay. Of the 148 control patients, 25 required admission (16.9%)
and there were no deaths. Relative risk of hospitalization with administration of bamlanivimab was 0.37 (CI 95% 0.22 to 0.61, p<0.01). The
absolute risk reduction is 10.6% making the number needed to treat for potential benet 9.4 (95% CI 6.0 to 19.9). The results ofCONCLUSION:
our study are in alignment with those of the clinical trials funded by Eli Lilly supporting bamlanivimab to reduce 28-day hospitalization for
COVID-19 positive patients with mild to moderate symptoms and signicant comorbidities.
Molecular Identification of Aspergillus flavus isolated from some maize (Zea mays L.) varieties across Abuja, Nigeria
Authors: YUSUF Hajara Oyiza , OLU Joshua , BARTHOLOMEW Okechukwu Ibeh , ANJORIN Toba Samuel , ASALA Ashatu Wudiri , AKIN-OSANAIYE Bukola Catherine
Published: August 2022

This study aims at isolating and molecularly characterizing Aspergillus flavus from maize (Zea mays L.) varieties (Samaz 15,20, 37, 52, Oba super 6, 9, 39, 98, and DK 777) obtained across Abuja, Nigeria. Maize varieties were obtained across the district areas of Abuja namely; Kuje, Kwali, Gwagalada, AMAC, Abaji, Bwari and UniAbuja Experimental field. The potato dextrose agar as a medium was used in growing the fungi from the maize varieties seeds for 7 days at 25oC and then sub-cultured to obtain an isolate into potato dextrose broth. The mycelial mass produced was processed to extract its DNA using genomic DNA extraction of Zymo, D6005 for fungi and bacteria. Molecular Identification of the Internal transcribed spacer (ITS) region for each A. flavus isolate was carried out with ITS1 and ITS4 primers. anf18S rRNA gene region was also amplified with ITS5 and ITS4 primers. 2.0% agarose gels were electrophoresed for 30 minutes in 0.5× buffer, Dye and 60 mM EDTA at 80 V. A gel documentation system was used in determining PCR product sizes by evaluating with internal Mol. Wt. Standards of Thermo Scientific GeneRuler 100 bp DNA Ladder. Fifteen (15) of the twenty (20) fungal isolates were found to be positive with PCR amplification of ITS regions and amplicon sizes of 600 base pairs (bp) for A. flavus were obtained. All the twenty isolates have the presence of 18S rRNA 300-400bp. Thirteen of the fungal growth from the fourteen maize varieties obtained across Abuja were identified as A. flavus.
Evaluation of Canal Preparation Using One NiTi Instrument with Reciprocating Motion Compared Standard ProTaper File to Gold protaper File (An in vitro study)
Authors: Khairan Dr. Mohunned Abed AL Karim Abu , Benkhalil Dr. Adnan Mahmoud
Published: August 2022

The present study compared the shaping efficiency of universal system F2 one file NiTi to one NiTi file gold system with reciprocating motion in curved mesiobuccal roots of maxillary first molars, were randomly divided into two groups, each one 15 roots according to the NiTi system using during shaping the roots, after use of each instrument, the canal was flushed with 5 ml of NaOCL and final rinse with EDTA 17% for 1 minute. Parameter were evaluated: Straighten the curved canals, pre and post canals curvatures images were taken using Standarization technique and analyzed using digital radiography (Digora system), the significant level was set at P<0.05. The result showed that NiTi universal Protaper file produced higher amount and percentage of reduction of canal curvature than gold NiTi file system.
Comparison of Thyroid Functional Status among Different Levels of Glycaemic Status
Authors: Dhar Ashim , Naznin Jobaida , Khan Muhammad Abdul Halim , Banik Devjani , Fariduddin Mohammad , Hasanat Muhammad Abul , Selim Shahjada
Published: August 2022

Background: Diabetes mellitus (DM) is a leading cause of death and disability worldwide. Its global prevalence was about 8% in 2011 and is predicted to rise to 10% by 2030. Nearly 80% of people with diabetes live in low- and middle-income countries. Asia and the eastern Pacific region are particularly affected. In Bangladesh, which had a population of 149.8 million in 2011, a recent meta-analysis showed that the prevalence of diabetes among adults had increased substantially, from 4% in 1995 to 2000 and 5% in 2001 to 2005 to 9% in 2006 to 2010. According to the International Diabetes Federation (IDF), the prevalence will be 13% by 2030. Methods: This cross-sectional study was carried out on newly detected type-2 DM patients [n=200, m/f: 81/119; age: 41.1±8.3; BMI (kg/m2): 26.0±4.2; mean±SD] recruited consecutively from the department of Endocrinology, BSMMU. History and relevant clinical examination were recorded. Free thyroxine (FT4), thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH), anti-TPO and anti-TG antibody were tested Chemiluminescence Immunoassay System (Germany). Results: Highest frequency for positive anti-thyroid antibody (87.5%) was observed in group having TSH ≥10 m IU/L followed by 66.7% in the group having TSH (5-10) m IU/L, while only 2.8% in the group having TSH <5 m IU/L (p<0.001). There was no significant difference either for level of FT4 (14.0±4.5 vs 14.1±2.2 vs 13.9±1.5; p= 0.925) or for TSH (3.4±5.0 vs 3.7±9.7 vs 2.3±1.6; p= 0.691) or for the antibody status (p= 0.721) among different levels of HbA1c. No significant correlations of FPG, 2Hr75gPPG and HbA1c was found with any of FT4, TSH, anti-TPO and anti-TG antibodies (p= NS for all). Logistic regression revealed anti-TPO antibody as independent predictor for thyroid dysfunction in subjects with diabetes mellitus (p<0.001). Conclusion: A comparative study of thyroid hormone levels in diabetic and non-diabetic patients revealed that patients with type-2 DM had significantly lower serum FT3 levels ..........
Primary Tubercular Erythema Nodosum – Case Series
Authors: M Dr. Natraj, , Burma Dr. S. P. , Parveen Dr. Nisha , S Dr. Vignesh,
Published: August 2022

Cutaneous tuberculosis is an uncommon small subset of extra pulmonary tuberculosis. Erythema nodosum is a form of panniculitis frequently seen in women that presents as red lumps commonly seen in shins. It is associated with numerous diseases such as tuberculosis, pregnancy, malignancy, streptococcal infections and sarcoidosis or can be even drug related. Here we report a case series of two cases of erythema nodosum presenting as sign of primary tuberculosis.
Anomalous Aortic Origin of Coronary Artery: A Cases Series
Authors: Bouraghda M-A , Zighoud S , Ais I , Takdemt W , Megherbi N , Mouchen K
Published: August 2022

Congenital coronary artery anomalies (CCAA) are not that common, they are usually found in 0.3 to 5.6% of people undergoing coronary angiography [1], these numbers are still to be widely confirmed since they can be biased by the fact that angiography or autopsy are usually preformed in patients with suspected cardiac disease. However, they are particularly important as they occupy the second place of most common cause of sudden death in young athlete according to a series reported by Basso et al., [2]. Definition, clinical presentation, physiopathology of symptoms, diagnostic workup and prognosis, can be challenging and varies according to different subgroups established by classifications, this last one can falls into two paths, anatomical based on the description of origin, course, termination and functional based on the degree of ischemia that can be caused by it. The management and treatment of these anomalies is still not firmly entrenched, it depends mostly on the patient, circumstances of diagnosis and proof of hemodynamic significance. In this case series of 3 patients, we will focus mainly of anomalous aortic origin of a coronary artery, encountered in our cathlab.
Abdominal Aortic Sacciform Aneurysm: A Case Report and Literature Revue
Authors: Hamdane S. , Benhima A. , Boutakioute B. , Idrissi M. Ouali , Gannouni N. Cherif Idrissi
Published: August 2022

Saccular-shaped aortic abdominal aneurysms (SaAAA) are a rare but serious condition, their major complication is the rupture or cracking of the aortic wall leading to hemorrhagic shock and most frequently resulting in a fatal outcome. Imaging and particularly Multidetecter Row CT (MDCT) plays a crucial role in the diagnosis and management of this condition. It is actually the imaging modality of choice in establishing a precise pre-operative evaluation of AAAs, by accurately visualizing the aneurysm, screening for signs of complications, secondary locations and anatomical variations. We present a rare case of a large saccular aneurysm of the infra renal abdominal aorta with a parietal thrombus complicated by extended vertebral lytic lesions and in which the progression was marked by a cracking of the aneurysm.
Smart Shoe Rack with Face Recognition
Authors: Ansari Aman , Kc Gopal , Dhungel Hasina
Published: August 2022

The Smart Shoe Rack with face recognition is most likely one of the newest projects to have been introduced of its kind. In a Hindu country, temples are almost everywhere, inside the valley as well as outside, where one has to take off his footwear before entering. One of the most common yet overlooked problems is shoe misplacement in crowded temple areas. Therefore, to sort out this major problem, the idea of a Smart Shoe Keeping with face recognition has been proposed in this paper. By the use of microcontrollers, raspberry pi captures face encoding of a person and along with adjusting stepper motors, the shoe can be stacked at one of the sixteen different locations. The use of a clock helps in determining the stepper position at every instance. With face recognition technology, the shoes can be fetched. Once the face is recognized, it is matched with the previously captured person, and the system checks for the available shoe. The position of the stepper is then identified, and the shoe is fetched through the shortest path possible by the step anti/clockwise rotation of the stepper motor. The total time of storage of the footwear displayed in the LCD is then used for charging the amount of money accordingly.
The Rights of Non-Muslims in an Islamic State: A Literature Review
Authors: Muchtar Ayi Ishak Sholih
Published: August 2022

This study aims to elaborate on the concept of Islamic teachings on the rights of non-Muslims in an Islamic country. This study uses the literature study method, which is a data collection method directed at searching for data and information through scientific articles and scientific books, both in scientific journals, scientific forum proceedings, and scientific research reports. The results of the study show that non-Muslims who live among Muslims (ahlu al-dzimmah) receive protection, have equal rights and obligations, and obtain an equal position with Muslims. Muslims, especially Muslim leaders, have an obligation to provide protection to non-Muslims. Islamic leaders have an obligation to provide legal instruments and legislation, which guarantee the basic rights of non-Muslims, and obtain equality before the law.
The Idea of Khalq al-Insān as the Goal of Human Life and Its Relevance to Islamic Education
Authors: Amaly Abdul Mun’im , Ahmad EQ Nurwadjah , Suhartini Andewi
Published: August 2022

The purpose of this research is to describe how Islamic education should achieve its goals in accordance with the concept of human creation as the subject and object of education. This study was conducted by a researcher using a literature review method, which involved reviewing a number of journal articles, books, research reports, and other credible literature. The study's findings indicate that the manifestation of the purpose of human life is essentially twofold: to be a servant of God, which is the actualization of God's mandate, and to become khalifāh in the world. Islamic education actualizes the two manifestations of the purpose of human life so that humans can realize their spiritual and bodily potential, and thus Islamic education plays an important role in the formation of a perfect human being in accordance with the concept of creation (khalq al-insān).
Aesthetic Interpretation of the Qur'an Sarah R. Bin Tyeer: A Critical Study
Authors: Manshur Fadlil Munawwar
Published: August 2022

This study discusses Sarah R. Bin Tyeer’s views concerning Al-Qur’an aesthetics. This article emphasizes that people who read pre-modern Arabic-Islamic literature often encounter themes of binary opposition within them, for example, the conflict between the sacred and the profane, the pious and the godless. In the Arab-Islamic tradition, literary and aesthetic elements are pre-modern, modern, and contemporary literary expressions that show the continuity of the influence of Al-Qur’an as a sacred entity. Tyeer thinks that there have been many scientific studies placing Al-Qur’an in the history of literature and investigating its influence on Arabic literature. Through critical discourse analysis method, this study has tried to describe, interpret, and critically explain Al-Qur’an esthetics discourse. This method has proven that Tyeer’s ideas concerning Al-Qur’an aesthetics are considered appropriate in elaborating and exploring the relationship between Tyeer’s thoughts on Al-Qur’an aesthetics with the cultural and social contexts that surround it. Tyeer also succeeded in explaining the relationship between the use of the beauty of Al-Qur’an language and Arab social and cultural practices. In this case, Tyeer’s view is focused on the text and context, not on the scientific paradigm.
Türkiye’de Okul Öncesi Dönemde İki Dillilik Üzerine Yapılan Lisansüstü Tezlerin ve Makalelerin İncelenmesi (2007-2021)
Authors: ÜNYILMAZ Burcu
Published: August 2022

İki dillilik, tüm dünyada disiplinler arası çalışmalarla tüm hızıyla çeşitli açılardan araştırılmaya devam eden konuların başında gelmektedir. İletişim ve ulaşımın hızla yaygınlaştığı, ülkelerin ve milletlerin birbirleriyle hiç olmadığı kadar daha fazla iletişime girdiği bir dönemde iki dillilik araştırmacılar tarafından ilgiyle incelenmeye devam etmektedir. Jeopolitik konumu, Avrupa Birliği’ne giriş sürecine uyumlanma politikaları ve yoğun göç alması sonucu, Türkiye’de iki dillilik kavramı ana okulları için de çeşitli açılardan tartışılmaya başlanmıştır. Bu araştırmanın amacı, okul öncesi dönemde iki dillilikle ilgili az araştırmanın yapıldığı ülkemizde 2007-2021 yılları arasında okul öncesi dönemde iki dillilikle ilgili yapılmış lisansüstü tezlerin ve makalelerin kapsamlarını ortaya koymaktır. Bu doğrultuda, yirmi beş lisansüstü tezi ve yirmi bir makaleye ulaşılmış ve bu çalışmalar, “yıllara, yöntemlerine, konularına, örneklem/çalışma grubuna, veri toplama aracına, veri analiz tekniklerine, inceledikleri dillere ve lisansüstü tezlerin yapıldığı bölümlere göre dağılım” değişkenlerine göre incelenmiştir. Araştırmanın sonucunda, 2020 ve 2021 yıllarında daha çok çalışma yapıldığı, vaka incelemelerinin daha çok tercih edildiği, dil gelişiminin çeşitli açılardan incelenmesi konusunun daha çok seçildiği, en çok çocukların örneklem olarak ele alındığı, veri toplama aracı olarak en çok ölçeklerin tercih edildiği, veri analiz tekniği olarak en çok testlerin tercih edildiği, çalışmaların Türkçe-İngilizce dilleri arasında daha çok yapıldığı ve lisansüstü tezlerinde okul öncesi eğitimi bölümünde çalışmaların daha fazla yapıldığı tespit edilmiştir.
PENGARUH BRAND IMAGE, HARGA, DAN LOKASI TERHADAP KEPUTUSAN PEMBELIAN KONSUMEN PADA RUMAH MAKAN IKAN BAKAR GATSU PROBOLINGGO
Authors: Andrianata Mufid , Suharsono Judi , Fithrianto M Novan
Published: August 2022

Penelitian ini dilaksanakan dengan tujuan untuk mengetahui pengaruh secara simultan maupun parsial, dan dominan antara variabel brand image, harga, dan lokasi terhadap keputusan pembelian konsumen rumah makan ikan bakar Gatsu Probolinggo. Jenis penelitian yang digunakan adalah kuantitatif, dengan variabel yang digunakan yaitu brand image, harga, dan lokasi sebagai variabel independen dan keputusan pembelian sebagai variabel dependen. Populasi dalam penelitian ini yaitu konsumen yang melakukan pembelian pada bulan februari 2022 pada rumah makan ikan bakar Gatsu Probolinggo sebanyak 502 orang. Pengambilan sampel sebanyak 50 responden. Metode analsisis data dalam penelitian ini menggunakan uji validitas, uji reliabilitas, uji asumsi klasik, analisis regresi berganda, uji hipotesis, dan koefisien determinasi. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa brand image, harga, dan lokasi berpengaruh secara simultan dan parsial terhadap keputusan pembelian, serta variabel yang paling berpengaruh (dominan) terhadap keputusan pembelian adalah variabel brand image. Hasil ini dibuktikan melalui uji hipotesis dengan thitung X1 sebesar 4,097, thitung X2 sebesar 2,762, dan thitung X3 sebesar 2,825 yang menunjukkan lebih besar dari  ttabel yaitu 2,010.
Penilaian Kinerja Keuangan dan Pengaruhnya Terhadap Kebijakan Dividen Perusahaan (Studi Kasus Perbankan Yang Terdaftar Di Bursa Efek Indonesia Tahun 2016-2018)
Authors: Rosella Sella , Syah Tantri Yanuar Rahmat
Published: August 2022

Tujuan penelitian ini untuk mengetahui penilaian kinerja keuangan dan berpengaruh pada kebijakan dividen perusahaan perbankan yang terdaftar di Bursa Efek Indonesia pada periode 2016-2018. Penilaian kinerja keuangan perusahaan adalah penting. Hasil penilaian akan menjadi pertimbangan kinerja keuangan bagi investor, salah satunya untuk memprediksi kebijakan dividen. Hasil prediksi akan mempengaruhi investor dalam membuat keputusan investasi. Penelitian ini menggunakan pendekatan kuantitatif. Penilaian kinerja keuangan diukur dengan menggunakan variabel leverage, profitabilitas dan likuiditas. Populasi penelitian ini adalah 34 perusahaan yang masuk kategori perbankan. Dengan menggunakan metode penarikan sampel purposive sampling jumlah sampel yang diperoleh yaitu sebanyak 10 perusahaan. Metode pengujian data yang digunakan adalah analisis regresi linier berganda. Berdasarkan hasil pengujian data, secara simultan Likuiditas, Profitabilitas dan Leverage berpengaruh signifikan terhadap kebijakan dividen. Secara parsial, hanya Profitabilitas yang berpengaruh signifikan positif terhadap kebijakan dividen, sedangkan Likuiditas dan Leverage tidak berpengaruh secara signifikan terhadap kebijakan dividen pada perusahaan perbankan yang terdaftar di Bursa Efek Indonesia periode 2016 - 2018
Pengaruh kepuasan kerja, komitmen organisasi dan stres kerja terhadap Intention to Leave
Authors: Alamsyah Suria
Published: August 2022

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui pengaruh Kepuasan Kerja, Komitmen Organisasi dan Stres Kerja baik secara parsial maupun simultan terhadap Intention to Leave pada PT. Rajawali Nusindo Medan. Penelitian ini merupakan penelitian asosiatif kausal dan kuantitatif. Sampel penelitian ini berjumlah 92 orang. Penentuan sampel dilakukan dengan metode sampling jenuh. Pengumpulan data menggunakan kuesioner dan wawancara, sedangkan analisis data dilakukan dengan menggunakan analisis regresi linier berganda. Hasil penelitian pada taraf signifikansi 5% menunjukkan bahwa: 1) Hasil uji t pada variabel kepuasan kerja adalah -2.162, dengan nilai signifikansi 0.033, yang berarti bahwa kepuasan kerja memiliki pengaruh negatif dan signifikan terhadap intention to leave. 2) Hasil uji t pada variabel komitmen organisasi adalah -2.333, dengan nilai signifikansi 0.022, yang berarti bahwa komitmen organisasi berpengaruh negatif dan signifikan terhadap intention to leave. 3) Hasil uji t pada variabel stres kerja adalah 2.241, dengan nilai signifikansi 0.021, yang berarti bahwa stres kerja berpengaruh positif dan signifikan terhadap intention to leave. 4) Uji koefisien determinasi (R2) untuk variabel X1 ,X2, dan X3 adalah 0.234, yang berarti bahwa intention to leave dapat dipengaruhi oleh kepuasan kerja, komitmen organisasi dan stres kerja sebesar 23,4%, sedangkan sisanya sebesar 76,6% dipengaruhi oleh faktor-faktor lain yang tidak diteliti dalam penelitian ini.
Pengaruh Pendapatan Asli Daerah, Jumlah Penduduk Dan Dana Alokasi Umum Terhadap Belanja Daerah
Authors: Dahliah Dahliah
Published: August 2022

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui Pengaruh Pendapatan Asli Daerah, Jumlah Penduduk Dan Dana Alokasi Umum Terhadap Belanja Daerah di Kota Makassar. Hipotesis penelitian menggunakan basis teori/konsep, didukung oleh penelitian-penelitian sebelumnya yang mempunyai kesamaan variabel. Penelitian ini dilakukan di Provinsi Sulawesi Selatan. Jenis data yang digunakan adalah data Sekunder. Data yang dianalisis dalam penelitian ini sebanyak 20 tahun. Menggunakan teknik statistik deskriptif dan regresi linear berganda berbantuan SPSS 25 untuk analisis data. Hasil penelitian menemukan bahwa Pendapatan Asli Daerah berpengaruh positif dan signifikan terhadap Belanja Daerah di Kota Makassar, Jumlah Penduduk berpengaruh negatif dan tidak signifikan terhadap Belanja Daerah di Kota Makassar. Dana Alokasi Umum berpengaruh positif dan tidak signifikan terhadap Belanja Daerah di Kota Makassar.
Effect of Mold Material on Shrinkage of Investment Casting Wax Pattern
Authors:   Mechanical Engineering Department, Faculty of Engineering, Universitas Riau, Indonesia, Masnur Dedy , Nawangsari Putri ,   Mechanical Engineering Department, Faculty of Engineering, Universitas Riau, Indonesia, Fatra Warman ,   Mechanical Engineering Department, Faculty of Engineering, Universitas Riau, Indonesia
Published: August 2022

Various attempts have been made to substitute metal as the wax pattern mold material due to manufacturing costs and time-consumption. This research investigates the linear and volume shrinkage on the wax pattern of gypsum, silicone rubber, and epoxy resin as alternative materials to metal molds. A nylon master pattern was made by machining. The master pattern size was set as a reference for dimensional comparison with the cast wax pattern. Wax pattern molds were created using the master pattern, namely gypsum, silicone rubber, and epoxy resin. Paraffin wax was heated up to 55˚C in metal, then poured into each wax pattern mold. The length, radius, inlet, and outlet diameter were measured using a profile projector, then the linear shrinkage was calculated. The volume shrinkage was obtained through the sample weighing. The results show that silicone rubber has the lowest linear shrinkage of any sample in contrast to its volume shrinkage.