bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Review the Evidence for Structured Education in Diabetes Management
Authors: Chowdhury Sumon
Published: January 2022

Structured Education is of detrimental importance for the management, counseling, and prevention of complications in diabetic patients. Different structured education programs exist that significantly improves the quality of life in diabetic patients as well as improves psychosocial outcomes by enhancing self-empowerment and self-motivation. Improvements have also been noted in bio-medical outcomes as a result of structured education most significantly in HbA1C, total cholesterol and frequency of hypoglycemia. In order to ensure patient satisfaction and improve outcomes related to complications, it is very important to identify and support patients whose psychosocial situations and reactions to the diagnosis may affect their ability to adjust or take adequate responsibility for self-care early in the course of the disease. In this review, we will discuss and highlight the evidence that support the benefits, limitations, and cost effectiveness of structured education in diabetes management
Climate Smart Production, Gross Income, and Downstream Risk Characterization of Rice Farmers in Ghana
Authors: Azumah Shaibu Baanni , Zakaria Abraham , Yegbemey Rosaine N. , Apalogta Philips A. , Dagar Vishal , Mahama Abass
Published: January 2022

Purpose - Climate smart production is a potential solution to the negative effects of the changing climatic conditions on agricultural production systems in Africa in general, and particularly in Ghana.Design/methodology/approach - In this study, we employed a Multinomial Treatment Effect (MTE) regression model, using primary data collected from 543 rice farmers in Ghana, to examine the drivers of single and joint adoption of selected Climate Smart Agriculture (CSA) practices (i.e., improved rice varieties and irrigation). The study further explored the implications of the adoption of CSA practices on gross income and reduction of risk (skewness of rice yield) faced by rice farmers.Findings - The empirical results show that education, experience, and extension service significantly influenced joint adoption of irrigation and improved rice varieties positively; while livestock ownership, farm size, and social capital significantly influenced joint adoption negatively.  In addition, single adoption of improved rice varieties and irrigation as well as joint adoption significantly influenced rice farmers’ income and risk exposure positively. Education, rice commercialization, experience, and social capital also bore significant positive relationships with income and rice farmers’ risk exposure, while quantity of fertilizer applied per acre and farm size significantly influenced income and rice farmers’ risk exposure negatively.Research limitations/implications - There exists a pool of literature on climate smart agriculture technology adoption among rice farmers. However, these studies do not highlight the nexus between the adoption of climate smart technology and its implications on gross income and risk characterization of rice farmers.Practical implications - The adoption of climate smart production mechanisms like the use of improved rice varieties and irrigation should be encouraged among rice farmers since they have the potential to increase gross income while reducing farmers’ exposure to risk in the face of climate change.Social implications - Policymakers and project implementers should give priority to socioeconomic and institutional factors that promote the adoption of CSA practices among rice farmers in programming of development interventions.Originality/value - The study examined the factors that drive rice farmers to adopt improved rice varieties and irrigation, as well as joint adoption of improved rice varieties + irrigation in northern Ghana.
Prevalence of Diabetes Mellitus in Acute Ischemic Stroke Patients at Tertiary Care Hospital
Authors: Babar Sibghatullah , Zulfiqar Ali Syed , Abbasi Muaaz , Khan Radhia , Khan Samiullah , Khan Muhammad Ibrahim , Mohiuddin Zaffar , Ahmad Ijaz
Published: January 2022

Back ground: The third largest cause of death around the globe is stroke. In the United States the largest cause of disability is also stroke. For stroke and coronary heart disease, independent main risk factor is diabetes mellitus. Objective: To determine the prevalence of diabetes mellitus in acute ischemic stroke patients at tertiary care hospital. Material and methods: This cross-sectional study done in General Medicine Department at alnafees medical college, Islamabad, Pakistan. For a period of one year this study was carried out from June 2018 to June 2019. In our study, totally 150 acute ischemic stroke patients were included to determine the prevalence of diabetes mellitus in acute ischemic stroke patients. SPPS version 19 was used to analyze our data. From both the indoor and emergency departments, all patients fulfilling inclusion and exclusion criteria for acute ischemic stroke were carefully chosen. Confirmation of acute ischemic stroke was confirmed by CT scan of brain and then HbA1c levels was done for all the confirm patients. Results: In our study, totally 150 patients were included. There were more male 53.33% (n=80) in our study as compared to female 46.66% (n=70). On the basis of age they were divided into three groups in our study. Group A (30-45 years) have 25 (16.66%) acute ischemic patients, Group B (46-60 years) have 60(40%) acute ischemic patients while Group C (61-75 years) have 65(43.33%) acute ischemic patients. Mean age was observed as 61±9 years. The overall prevalence of diabetes mellitus in acute ischemic stroke was 24% (n=36). In 76% (n=114) of the patient, diabetes mellitus was not observed. Conclusion: High prevalence of diabetes mellitus was observed amongst acute ischemic stroke patients. In order to reduce long-term morbidity and mortality, it is advised to diagnose all the acute ischemic stroke patients for diabetes mellitus. In order to know the exact prevalence of the problem, every health care setup must have surveillance record. Keywords: Prevalence; diabetes mellitus; acute ischemic stroke; surveillance
Comparison of Substance P Immunolocalization among Oral, Breast, Colorectal and Endometrial Carcinoma to Evaluate its Prognostic and Therapeutic Significance
Authors: Mehboob Riffat , Kurdi Maher , Tanvir Imrana , Hassan Amber , Bano Farhat , Rayes Almotasimbellah O , Bajouh Osama , Hasnain Ammarah
Published: January 2022

Present study was conducted to evaluate the expression and immunolocalization of Substance P (SP) in different grades of Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma (OSCC), Breast Cancer (BC), Colorectal Cancer (CRC) and Endometrial Cancer (EC). Patients and Methods: 40 OSCC, 22 BC, 30 CRC and 53 EC biopsies were immunohistochemically analyzed with SP antibody. 14 cases (35%) were well differentiated (WD), 14 cases (35%) moderately differentiated (MD) and 12 cases (30%) poorly differentiated (PD) OSCC. 2 cases (9%) were WD, 4 (18%) were MD and 16 (73%) were PD. There were 8 cases (27%) of PD, 14 (46%) MD and 8 cases (27%) of WD- CRC included in this study. In EC, there were 53 cases, 12 (22.69%) WD, 37 (67.8%) MD, 4 (75.4%) PD cases. Results: 65% of the OSCC, 55% of BC, all cases of CRC and EC were positive for SP. 8% of WD, 93% of MD, 100% PD were SP-positive in OSCC; 50% WD, 75% MD, 50% PD cases were SP-positive in BC; all cases of CRC and EC were SP-positive. Regarding the intensity of SP stain, SP expression was highest (+3) in PD-OSCC, PD-BC, all CRC and PD-EC and vice versa. Expression increased with an increasing grade of tumor in all except CRC. Conclusions: An association between grade of tumor and SP expression was observed in OSCC, BC and EC while no difference was observed in CRC. SP expression was in the increasing order from well to moderately differentiated cases in OSCC, BC and EC while it was reverse in CRC. We also suggest SP /NK-1R system as a potential therapeutic strategy to inhibit and manage OSCC, BC and EC. Key words: Breast carcinoma, Oral squamous cell carcinoma, Colorectal carcinoma, Substance P, neurokinin 1 receptor
Avaliação do modelo reduzido CAARC: abordagem experimental, analítica e numérica
Authors: Costa Patrick Oliveira Batista da , Ribeiro Danila dos Anjos
Published: January 2022

As estruturas estão gradualmente mais sensíveis a efeitos dinâmicos (e.g. ventos, sismos) devido a demanda por construções esbeltas constituídas de materiais mais leves e resistentes. Assim, para um melhor entendimento do comportamento das estruturas é relevante que se realize uma análise teórica-analítica, numérica e experimental em conjunto, alcançando um resultado mais apurado. Diante disso, buscou-se, neste estudo realizar estas três análises através da construção de um modelo reduzido de um edifício alto padrão, i.e., CAARC, respeitando as leis de semelhança. Os cálculos do modelo experimental assim como a análise modal do modelo analítico com a consideração de incertezas foram implementados em uma rotina computacional na linguagem Python 3. O modelo numérico foi desenvolvido no software de elementos finitos Abaqus®. Em síntese, com a análise experimental do modelo reduzido foi capaz de encontrar a escala de velocidades para um possível ensaio em túnel de vento. Os modelos analítico e numérico apresentaram resultados próximos, porém distintos do modelo experimental.
Implantação de programa de controle de qualidade numa indústria pesqueira do Rio Grande do Sul
Authors: Rodrigues Machado Maria Inês , Rodrigues Machado Adriana
Published: January 2022

O Programa de Análise de Perigos e Pontos Críticos de Controle (APPCC) engloba todo sistema de produção, estruturando a empresa dentro de procedimentos que tornem o funcionamento da planta controlado. Abrange matérias-primas, insumos, procedimentos, análises físicas, químicas e microbiológicas que afetam cada operação subseqüente e o produto e é recomendado por organismos internacionais, sendo no Brasil responsabilidade dos Ministérios da Saúde e Ministério da Agricultura e Abastecimento. O objetivo deste trabalho foi acompanhar a implantação do programa APPCC (Analise  de  Perigo e Pontos críticos de controle) em uma indústria pesqueira da cidade do Rio Grande - RS, que processa pescado inteiro, eviscerado, filé, postas congelado ou fresco e também salgado.As metodologias aplicadas foram: Implantação do Programa de APPCC, Avaliação físico-química e microbiológica da matéria-prima. Estes resultados foram obtidos ao longo de sete meses, para depois liberar as exportações. Portanto, os indicadores de qualidade, tanto físicos, químicos e microbiológicos são constantemente avaliados apresentando até o momento resultados favoráveis e dentro das recomendações da legislação brasileira, indicando que as amostras avaliadas encontravam-se aptas ao consumo.
O futebol no campo das pedagogias críticas: a legitimação da Educação Física escolar a partir dos elementos da cultura corporal
Authors: Vieira José Jairo , Lima Fernando Paulo de , Peixoto Shirléia dos Santos
Published: January 2022

Apresentamos o conteúdo “futebol”, a partir das pedagogias críticas, no contexto da Copa do Mundo de 2018, numa turma de 6° ano da rede municipal do Rio. O projeto foi desenvolvido em 16 aulas, durante o segundo bimestre do ano de 2018. Esse trabalho visou mediar os conhecimentos referentes ao futebol, a partir do planejamento e sistematização das aulas, considerando-o uma manifestação corporal/cultural, ancorado na Pedagogia Histórico-Crítica (SAVIANI, 1983) e na metodologia crítico-superadora (COLETIVO DE AUTORES, 1992. A partir da contextualização do conteúdo e da preocupação com o trato pedagógico dado ao futebol, podemos citar como elementos em nossa prática pedagógica: a relevância social do futebol em nossa sociedade, a provisoriedade do conhecimento dada a historicidade dos fatos e o processo de institucionalização do futebol. As aulas de Educação Física pautadas na transformação didático-pedagógica do esporte e na participação ativa dos alunos, contribuem para a transposição de um modelo tradicional e tecnicista de ensino, caminhando rumo a legitimidade na formação humana dos alunos.
NECMETTİN ERBAKAN VE KIBRIS BARIŞ HAREKÂTI
Authors: TOSİK DİNÇ Fadime
Published: January 2022

Bu araştırmanın amacı, Kıbrıs Barış Harekâtı’nda Necmettin Erbakan’ın rolünü belirlemektir. Bununla birlikte, Erbakan’ın liderliğini yaptığı MNP Programı’nda dış siyasetle ilgili kısmında Kıbrıs meselesi üzerinde durulmamış ve MNP’nin yerine kurulan MSP Pogramı’nda da Kıbrıs’a yer verilmemiştir. MSP, 1973 seçimlerinde 48 milletvekili ile Meclise girmiştir. Daha sonra CHP-MSP Hükûmetinde koalisyon ortağı olmuştur. Erbakan, partisinin Kıbrıs ile ilgili bir görüşü olmamasından dolayı CHP’nin 1973 seçim bildirgesinde yer alan “Kıbrıs sorunu için Türkiye’nin ve Kıbrıs Türklerinin yararına ve bölge barışına en uygun çözümün, Kıbrıs’ı bağımsız federatif devlet statüsüne kavuşturmak olduğuna inanıyoruz. Bu federatif devlette, Türkler devlet yönetimine eşit egemenlik hakları ile katılacaklardır. Kıbrıs Türklerinin toprak mülkiyetleri ve ekonomik gelişme olanakları teminat altına alınacaktır.” görüşünü kabul etmiş, böylece bu görüş Koalisyon Hükûmeti Protokolü’nün 108. maddesini teşkil etmiştir. İlk başlarda kendisinin ve partisinin Kıbrıs ile ilgili ciddi fikirleri olmasa da 15 Temmuz 1974’teki Yunan Cunta darbesinin ardından Ecevit Hükûmetinin Kıbrıs konusunda daha etkin bir politika izlemesini teşvik etmiştir. Böylelikle MSP, Kıbrıs’a Barış Harekâtı’nın düzenlenmesinin itici gücü olmuştur. Kıbrıs’taki Türk Barış Harekâtı’nın durdurulmasını isteyen BM Güvenlik Kurulu’nun 353 sayılı kararının aksine Erbakan ve MSP’li bakanlar, harekâtın amacına ulaşana kadar devam ettirilmesini savunmuştur. Erbakan, ateşkesten sonra düzenlenen barış konferansı toplantılarını “zaman kaybı” olarak değerlendirirken zaman, onu haklı çıkarmıştır. Nitekim bu gerçeğin görülmesi üzerine 14 Ağustos’ta “İkinci Barış Harekâtı” yapılmış ve Magusa-Lefkoşa-Lefke-Erenköy çizgisine ulaşılmıştır. Erbakan, Kıbrıs Barış Harekâtı’nın başlaması ile Koalisyon Hükûmetinin kuruluş protokolündeki “Bağımsız Federatif Devlet” anlayışı yerine “Taksim” tezini benimsemiştir. CHP’li ortaklarının parti programlarında ve hükûmet protokolündeki “Bağımsız Federatif Devlet” modelinde ısrar etmeleri üzerine her iki tarafı birleştiren bir çözüm olarak “Coğrafi Taksimatlı Federatif Devlet” modelinde anlaşılmıştır. Ancak barış harekâtı sonrasında koalisyon ortakları arasındaki görüş farklılıkları artmış, Kıbrıs kazanımını siyasi prime dönüştürmek isteyen Ecevit’in erken seçime gitme ısrarı üzerine koalisyon hükûmeti dağılmıştır. Fakat hem o süreçte hem de sonrasında Kıbrıs meselesinde Ecevit’in mi, yoksa Erbakan’ın mı rolünün daha büyük ve etkili olduğu tartışması hem basında hem kamuoyunda hem de siyasi mahfillerde yapılmaya devam etmiştir.
The Effect of Organizational Commitment, Moral Leadership, Work Environment, Religiusity and Love of Money Towards Fraud Intention
Authors: Astuty Kamelia
Published: January 2022

Many factors influence a person to commit cheating. Several studies have also been conducted to examine matters regarding fraud, both the factors that influence it and the impact it causes. The purpose of this study was to prove the effect of organizational commitment, leadership morale, work environment, religiosity and love of money on fraud intention among Bank Bengkulu employees. This type of research is a quantitative study. Respondents are all Bengkulu Bank employees who work in accounting and teller departments. Data collection through online surveys with google form. The results showed that organizational commitment had a negative effect on fraud intention. This means that the higher the employee's commitment to the organization, the lower the desire to commit fraud. Leadership morale has a negative effect on fraud intention. This means that the higher the morale of the leadership, the lower the desire to commit fraud. The work environment has a negative effect on fraud intention. This means that the better the work environment, the lower the desire to commit fraud. Religiosity has a negative effect on fraud intention. This means that the more religious an employee is, the lower the desire to commit fraud. Love of money has a positive effect on fraud intention. This means that the more employees love money, the more likely they are to cheat.
Overview on pressure ulcers studies based on bibliometric methods
Authors:   Bitlis Eren University School of Health Sciences, Department of Nursing, Bitlis, Turkey, Öntürk Akyüz Hatice , Alkan Sevil ,   Canakkale Onsekiz Mart University Faculty of Medicine, Infectious Disease Department, Canakkale, Turkey, Numan Gökçe Oruç ,   University Canakkale Onsekiz Mart University Faculty of Medicine, Department of General Surgery, Canakkale, Turkey
Published: January 2022

Introduction: Pressure ulcers (PU) are a major health problem, causing increased health costs as well as workload of health workers. In this study, we aimed to analyze the developments in PUs and to add perspective to future studies by examining the research articles published on PUs, which is an increasing health problem worldwide. Material and methods: Bibliometric analysis method was used in this study. The data was obtained by searching the Elsevier Scopus database with using the keywords “pressure ulcer” or “bedsore” or “decubitus ulcer” or “decubitus” or “pressure sore”. Results: 4,361 articles were analyzed in terms of study criteria. The first article was published in the year 1849 and 52.94 % of articles were published after the year 2011. Most of the articles were written in English (87.6%) language. The majority 29.32%) of articles were from the United States of America (USA). USA, United Kingdom and Japan were the top three publishing countries. Most of the articles were in the area of medicine [n =2896(66.4%)] and nursing [n=1903(43.63%)]. The highest number of articles on PUs were published in the journals of Ostomy Wound Management (n=177), Journal of Wound Care (n=156), International Wound Journal (n=144), Journal of Wound Ostomy And Continence Nursing (n=141) and Journal of Tissue Viability (n=126). Conclusions: As the number of immobile and debiliated patients increase globally, the publications on PUs seem to be increase too. Studies outside of Europe and the USA should also be supported and the number of publications should be increased, especially from developing countries.
Electronic Wallet as a Multi Payment Media Solution in the Industrial Revolution Era 4.0: Study on FEBI Students IAIN Sultan Amai Gorontalo, Indonesia
Authors: Da'aliwa Mirsa Gulam , Sofhian Sofhian
Published: January 2022

In line with technological development, all forms of community activity have now shifted to digitalization, including payment activities. The purpose of this research is to examine and describe whether server-based electronic wallets can be a solution for multi-payment media in the era of the industrial revolution 4.0 for millennial and what electronic wallets better support the needs of multi-payment in the era of industrial revolution 4.0. The method used by the researcher in this research is the descriptive qualitative method. Data collection techniques used are interviews, observation, and documentation. In this study, the data obtained were analyzed using a phenomenological approach which was collected, reduced, presented, and then given a conclusion. The results of this study are that at FEBI IAIN Gorontalo there are 695 students of which 158 students use electronic wallets or about 22.73%. In use, electronic wallets can already be their multi-payment media solution in the era of the industrial revolution 4.0 because of the convenience factor where students can make various payments using smartphones, fast because payments are made only by scanning a QR code, economical because admin fees are cheap and free as well as lots of promos. , flexible because it can be used anywhere and under any conditions, safe to lose money and avoid theft and supervised by Indonesian Bank
Paddy Farmers’ Intention to Participate in Agriculture Takaful in Sri Lanka: A Case Study
Authors: Huraira Rifas Abi , Seinulabdeen Nadhira Jahan
Published: January 2022

Paddy Farmers’ Intention to Participate in Agriculture Takaful in Sri Lanka: A case study Agriculture sector provides significant contribution to the national development thorugh economic growth. Nearly 70% of total population live in rural regions entirely or partially reliant on agriculture industry. Agriculture including paddy cultivation is the main source of income in Sri Lanka which is vulnerable sector by variety of hazards including flood, drought, heavy rain, diseases, and insect infestation. The study aims to measure paddy farmers' intention to participate in agriculture takaful. It was carried out to identify the factors using theory of planned behaviour (TPB) which consists of three aspects  namely attitude, subjective norm and perceived behavioural control (PBC). Primary data were collected using questionnaire survey from 160 paddy farmers who were randomly selected from Sammanthurai. Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) was used to multiple regression analysis in order to determine the relationships between exogenous and endogenous variables. The results indicate that two factors namely attitude (p=0.000) and perceived behavioural control (p=0.000) have significant influence on paddy farmers' behavioural intention. Moreover, PBC is the highest predictor while subjective norm (p=0.311) has no impact on behavioural intention. This study contributes to takaful operators and takaful marketing department for strategic policies and decision making as well.
Pengaruh Motivasi dan Lingkungan Keluarga terhadap Minat Berwirausaha Mahasiswa
Authors: Julindrastuti Dijah , Karyadi Imam , Sulistiani Sinta
Published: January 2022

Penelitian ini dilatarbelakangi dengan kondisi yang terjadi saat ini dimana angka pengangguran yang tinggi dikarenakan lapangan pekerjaan yang terbatas. Wirausaha sebagai salah satu alternatif yang bisa dilakukan oleh para pencari kerja terutama lulusan perguruan tinggi dimana hal ini tidak hanya membuka peluang kerja terhadap dirinya tetapi juga untuk orang lain, dari kondisi inilah maka penelitian ini dilakukan dengan tujuan  untuk mengetahui pengaruh motivasi dan lingkungan keluarga terhadap minat Berwirausaha pada Mahasiswa. Penelitian ini termasuk penelitian survei, populasi dalam penelitian ini adalah mahasiswa Fakultas Ekonomi dan Bisnis Universitas Wijaya Kusuma Surabaya dengan sampel mahasiswa program studi manajemen semester 2 dan 4 sejumlah 114 responden. Pengambilan sampel menggu-nakan teknik purposive sampling. Teknik pengumpulan data penelitian dilakukan melalui kuesioner, teknik analisa data meliputi analisa data diskriptif, Analisa Regresi Berganda. Hasil Penelitian menunjukan bahwa untuk variabel lingkungan keluarga berpengaruh terhadap minat berwirausaha sedangkan variabel motivasi tidak berpengaruh terhadap minat berwirausaha mahasiswa.
Evaluation of antibacterial activity of extract plant against Staphylococcus aureus and Candida albicans isolated from women
Authors: Ghafari Mehrangiz , Beigomi Zahra , Javadian Elham
Published: January 2022

Plants as sources of medicinal compounds from ancient times continue to play a major role in maintaining human health. The present study was performed to evaluate of antibacterial activity of Rhazya stricta extract prepared with different solvents on Staphylococcus aureus and Candida albicans isolated from women. The extracts of Rhazya stricta were prepared using a rotary device. The inhibitory concentration against S. aureus and c.albicans was determined using microdulition method. The results of this study showed that, the minimum inhibitory zone diameter of ethyl acetate extract against S.aureus was 1 mm and the maximum inhibitory zone diameter was 8 mm, the lowest inhibitory zone diameter of aqueous extract against S.aureus was 2 mm and the maximum inhibitory zone diameter of aqueous extract was equal to 12 mm. The results of this study showed that the highest inhibitory zone diameter was related to R.stricta extract prepared with ethanol solvent against C.albicans(18 mm) while the lowest inhibitory zone diameter was related to R. stricta extract prepared with ethyl acetate solvent (1 mm).The results of this study showed that the ethanolic extract of R. stricta showed the highest inhibitory properties of S. aureus and C. albicans that can be used in the treatment of infections caused by S.aureus
ANALYZING AND PRIORITIZING THE MAIN DETERMINANTS OF CORPORATE AND RETAIL CONSUMER CHOICES FOR ISLAMIC BANKING IN A PREDOMINANTLY CONVENTIONAL BANKING ENVIRONMENT LIKE TANZANIA
Authors: CHARLES YUSSUF Yussuf
Published: January 2022

The criteria for bank selection by a customer is one of the most challenging issues for many bankers, as commercial banks perform similar functions in the banking system of any economy. Therefore, the present study attempts to analyze and prioritize the main determinants of consumer choices for Islamic Banks. It adopts survey questionnaires with 250 sample size through convenient and snow bowling sampling analyzed using the Analytic Hierarchy Process.

The findings reveal that corporate customers prioritize religious motives followed by low service charges as the main determining factor for their choices, while customer service and profit-sharing came in the third and fourth places, respectively. The findings further show that the retail customers prioritize religious factors, followed by customer services. These findings are indicative that the customers opted for Islamic banks with significant influence of religious motives.

Moreover, the study also reveals that Amana bank was prioritized in terms of Shari'ah compliance, while NBC and KCB banks both highly prioritized in terms of customer services, whereas PBZ bank was highly rated in terms of lower service charges. Further implying that customers would place the highest trust in Islamic banks when operating as full-fledged Islamic banks compared to window services.
PENGEMBANGAN DISTRIBUSI PEMASARAN IKAN KERING DI KECAMATAN SASAK RANAH PASISIE KABUPATEN PASAMAN BARAT, SUMATERA BARAT
Authors: Usvita Mega , Yunus Mukhlis
Published: January 2022

The purpose of this study is to determine the marketing, distribution, and development of dried fish in the Sasak Ranah Pasisie District of West Pasaman Regency, West Sumatra. Techniques for data collection include observation, interviews, and the use of questionnaires, followed by documentation of the data for analysis. The descriptive analysis method was used to evaluate the data obtained in this study. An effective and efficient marketing strategy model that leverages strengths to capitalize on long-term opportunities through product/market diversification, a focus on minimizing internal problems in order to create better market opportunities, and continuous improvement and evaluation of the dried fish business. The strategy for resolving marketing and distribution issues with salted fish in the Sasak Ranah Pasisie is to provide techniques and strategies that enable the products they create to be distributed both regionally and beyond the West Pasaman area. The community is briefed on how to efficiently market salted fish and how to distribute salted fish to various locations with minimal distribution costs. Almost all consumer products are distributed by wholesalers or retailers. Manufacturers can save cost by outsourcing certain marketing operations to intermediaries.
PENGEMBANGAN DISTRIBUSI PEMASARAN IKAN KERING DI KECAMATAN SASAK
Authors: Muchia Desda Mia , Yuliza Mai
Published: January 2022

This study aims to socialize simple bookkeeping for SMEs salted fish fisheries in Kampung Padang Nagari Air Bangis. The method used in implementing this Student Creativity Program (PKM) activity is through two methods, namely socializing the role of simple bookkeeping for the development of SMEs and providing an example in calculating production costs in a dried fish business as well as examples of calculating production costs incurred during one production process. Based on the results of interviews conducted with the jorong head of Padang Air Bangis Village, there are 320 families where 90% of the main livelihoods of their residents are engaged in fisheries which are divided into several businesses, namely as bagan fish (fishing gear) owners, fishermen, fish traders, fish dryer and owners of salted fish business. Meanwhile, 10% are engaged on odd jobs, namely as rope rollers. Limited capital for business development becomes an obstacle when they are required to seek alternative financing from capital institutions or banks that impose administrative requirements. It demonstrates an increase in knowledge and understanding of the benefits of simple bookkeeping and other types of financial reports as a result of service activities in the form of socialization.
Does Using Strengths-Based Therapy Improve Client’s Mental Illness?
Authors: DiMaio-McCracken Jennifer
Published: January 2022

Strengths-based therapy does not indicate that conventional psychotherapy is negative. Career counseling tests used by counselors can identify client’s strengths, weaknesses, and interests. Most clinical assessments focus on deficits or problems, but strengths-based assessments focus on abilities, personal accomplishment, gratifying relationships, and nurturing personal and professional growth. Hope helps conquer challenges. A client’s purpose and goals are important. A focus on client’s strengths is critical. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) builds character strengths and integrity to help clients develop positive attributes. A supportive home environment shields children from dangerous risk factors. Positive clinical interventions can help families succeed. This paper is an awareness to educate therapists, clinicians, and psychologists across the globe. Keywords: Strengths-Based Therapy, Mental Illness
The Efficacy Of A Mentoring Program In Improving School Attendance
Authors: Taylor Mark
Published: January 2022

Improving student attendance is a major preoccupation of many schools across the country. Absenteeism and its ill effects start early and are a predictor of many school problems that follow (Dommeyer, 2017). Students who are frequently absent from school are at a much greater risk of poor self-concept, poor school performance, retention, and eventually dropping out of school (Garcia & Weiss, 2018). The purpose of this research was to analyze the effectiveness of a mentoring program in reducing chronic absenteeism in an inner-city public elementary school. Eighty-four students who were chronically absent (defined as missing 10% or more of school days) or on the cusp of being chronically absent were assigned to caring adults in the building. After the mentorship program, attendance was compared with the pre-intervention rate. The results indicated that that there was an increase in student attendance, and the reduction in the absenteeism rate of students was related to the mentorship program. Keywords: Mentoring, Improving School Attendance, American Education System, https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2703-5767
School Reform: Case Studies From An Urban School Perspective
Authors: Saporito Melissa
Published: January 2022

From a review of case studies on urban school reform this article will explore the persistence of underperformance looking at the history of school reform, understanding the achievement gap, and identifying the correlation between the achievement gap and special education. Again, through case review, this paper also presents lessons learned from reform leadership. To address the current state of education, a literature review was conducted in order to better understand the complexities of urban school underperformance and to gain insight from reform practices that have proven successful. Keywords: School Reform, Urban Education
A Mathematical and Computational Proposal for the Development of Tight-Binding Order-N Density Matrix Methodology
Authors: De Barros Filho Julius Monteiro , Ferreira Fernanda Lúcia Sá , De Araújo Moisés Augusto da Silva Monteiro
Published: January 2022

The aim of this paper is to present, in a broad context, a proposal of mathematical foundation that serves as framework for the development of the electronic structure calculation methodology called “DMTB-Densit Matrix Tight Binding method.” ), which was originally presented in the literature by the group led by physicist David Vanderbilt in 1993 (\cite{vanderbilt}), as well as its relationship to the computational modeling that can be chosen for its implementation. The approach adopted makes it clear that the final mathematical formulation of this methodology is completely dependent on the computational strategies chosen for its effective implementation. Thus, we put the DMTB as a mathematical-computational model of variable final formulation. Finally, we propose an implementation based on the nonlinear conjugate gradient method. The final model obtained is slightly different from the DMTB that was originally presented in 1993, in agreement with the version presented by Millam and Scuseria in 1997 (\cite{scuseria}). The approach used develops the mathematical aspects, aiming at the effective computational implementation of the methodology.
Uveitis in Children
Authors: Bhatia Rahul , Kumawat Devesh , Arya Bharti , Beri Sarita
Published: January 2022

Uveitis in children is an important cause of ocular morbidity and severe vision loss. The diagnosis and the management are challenging in such population due to some unique presentations. Majority of the cases are idiopathic with infectious causes contributing to about one fifth of the cases. Various causes of infectious uveitis include tuberculosis, toxoplasmosis, toxocariasis. Anterior uveitis is the most common anatomical type of uveitis in children followed by almost equal incidence of posterior, intermediate and panuveitis. The examination is often difficult in children and diagnostic evaluation is challenging. The management requires multidisciplinary approach involving the rheumatologist and uveitis specialist. Exclusion of infectious and masquerade causes is of utmost importance before starting any immunomodulatory treatment. The primary aim of the treatment is to reduce the inflammation as early as possible to prevent complications. Corticosteroids are the main pillar stone for the management. The dosage and the route of the steroids should be optimized according to the growth and development of the child as it may have to be given for a longer duration. Steroid sparing agents such as methotrexate, cyclosporine, azathioprine and biologic agents are reserved for children refractory to treatment with steroids. Children tend to develop complications of uveitis more often than in adults, which include band keratopathy, cataract, glaucoma, cystoid macular edema, amblyopia and strabismus.
Choroidal Osteoma with Choroidal Neovascularization and Focal Choroidal Excavation
Authors: Kaur Rajwinder , Narayanan Raja , Khan Balbir , Gupta Ekta , Narula Rishabh
Published: January 2022

A 28-year-old female presented with recent onset of metamorphopsia in left eye. Best corrected visual acuity was 20/20 in right eye and 20/600 in left eye. Colour fundus photograph revealed orange yellow peripapillary lesion crowning the optic disc. Fundus Fluorescein Angiography revealed presence of choroidal neovascular membrane (CNV) type 2 in juxta-foveal region. Enhanced Depth Imaging Optical Coherence Tomography confirmed presence of CNV and conforming type of focal choroidal excavation (FCE). Diagnosis of choroidal osteoma with conforming FCE and CNV type 2 was made. FCE may be seen in choroidal osteoma with CNV, primarily in areas adjacent to decalcification.
Brow Revision Following Animal Bite: A Case Report and Review of Literature
Authors: Kochar Anju , Farooq Shaheen
Published: January 2022

Traumatic laceration caused by animal bite on face carries disfigurement effect and psychological trauma to patient. Dog and cat bites being more common in children may involve periocular structure. Eyebrows being one of the five aesthetic subunits of forehead and playing a key role in facial expression, needs due focus while correcting such injuries. This article is aimed at presenting considerations regarding eyebrow reconstruction, exemplified by a case report.
Lysosomal peptidases—intriguing roles in cancer progression and neurodegeneration
Authors: Kos Janko , Mitrović Ana , Perišić Nanut Milica , Pišlar Anja
Published: January 2022

Lysosomal peptidases are hydrolytic enzymes capable of digesting waste proteins that are targeted to lysosomes via endocytosis and autophagy. Besides intracellular protein catabolism, they play more specific roles in several other cellular processes and pathologies, either within lysosomes, upon secretion into the cell cytoplasm or extracellular space, or bound to the plasma membrane. In cancer, lysosomal peptidases are generally associated with disease progression, as they participate in crucial processes leading to changes in cell morphology, signaling, migration, and invasion, and finally metastasis. However, they can also enhance the mechanisms resulting in cancer regression, such as apoptosis of tumor cells or antitumor immune responses. Lysosomal peptidases have also been identified as hallmarks of aging and neurodegeneration, playing roles in oxidative stress, mitochondrial dysfunction, abnormal intercellular communication, dysregulated trafficking, and the deposition of protein aggregates in neuronal cells. Furthermore, deficiencies in lysosomal peptidases may result in other pathological states, such as lysosomal storage disease. The aim of this review was to highlight the role of lysosomal peptidases in particular pathological processes of cancer and neurodegeneration and to address the potential of lysosomal peptidases in diagnosing and treating patients.
Compromising Charge Generation and Recombination with Asymmetric Molecule for High‐Performance Binary Organic Photovoltaics with Over 18% Certified Efficiency
Authors: He Chengliang , Bi Zhaozhao , Chen Zeng , Guo Jing , Xia Xinxin , Lu Xinhui , Min Jie , Zhu Haiming , Ma Wei , Zuo Lijian , Chen Hongzheng
Published: January 2022

Balancing the charge generation and recombination constitutes a major challenge to break the current limit of organic photovoltaics (OPVs). To address this issue, an asymmetric non‐fullerene acceptor, namely the AC9, is developed and high‐performance OPV with a champion efficiency of 18.43% (18.1% certified) is demonstrated. This represents the record value among binary OPVs. Comprehensive analysis on exciton dissociation, charge collection, carrier transport, and recombination has been carried out, unveiling that the improved device performance of asymmetric AC9‐based OPVs is originated from a better compromise between charge generation and non‐radiative charge recombination, compared with the corresponding symmetric ones. This work provides a high‐performing molecule and paves the way for high‐performance OPVs through asymmetric molecular design.
Biomimetic Nanoerythrosome‐Coated Aptamer–DNA Tetrahedron/Maytansine Conjugates: pH‐Responsive and Targeted Cytotoxicity for HER2‐Positive Breast Cancer
Authors: Ma Wenjuan , Yang Yuting , Zhu Jianwei , Jia Weiqiang , Zhang Tao , Liu Zhiqiang , Chen Xingyu , Lin Yunfeng
Published: January 2022

DNA materials have emerged as potential nanocarriers for targeted cancer therapy to precisely deliver cargos with specific purposes. The short half‐life and low bioavailability of DNA materials due to their interception by the reticuloendothelial system and blood clearance further limit their clinical translation. This study employs an HER2‐targeted DNA‐aptamer‐modified DNA tetrahedron (HApt‐tFNA) as a drug delivery system, and combines maytansine (DM1) to develop the HApt‐DNA tetrahedron/DM1 conjugate (HApt‐tFNA@DM1, HTD, HApDC) for targeted therapy of HER2‐positive cancer. To optimize the pharmacokinetics and tumor‐aggregation of HTD, a biomimetic camouflage is applied to embed HTD. The biomimetic camouflage is constructed by merging the erythrocyte membrane with pH‐responsive functionalized synthetic liposomes, thus with excellent performance of drug delivery and tumor‐stimulated drug release. The hybrid erythrosome‐based nanoparticles show better inhibition of HER2‐positive cancer than other drug formulations and exhibit superior biosafety. With the strengths of precise delivery, increased drug loading, sensitive tumor probing, and prolonged circulation time, the HApDC represents a promising nanomedicine to treat HER2‐positive tumors. Notably, this study developsa dual‐targeting nanoparticle by combining pH‐sensitive camouflage and HApDC, initiating an important step toward the development and application of DNA‐based medicine and biomimetic cell membrane materials in cancer treatment and other potential biological applications.
Observation of Size‐Dependent Optical Properties Based on Surface and Quantum Effects in Nanocrystals of 5,5′‐Bis(4‐Biphenylyl)‐2,2′‐Bithiophene
Authors: Jinjyo Tomomi , Mizuno Hitoshi , Bando Kazuki , Sasaki Fumio , Yanagi Hisao
Published: January 2022

Herein, 5,5′‐bis(4‐biphenylyl)‐2,2′‐bithiophene (BP2T or PPTTPP) nanocrystals are prepared via a modified miniemulsion technique. X‐ray diffraction and selected area electron diffraction analyses reveal that the BP2T molecules stand almost upright against the crystal basal plane. With decreasing nanocrystal size, the peak energies of photoluminescence (PL) spectra are blue‐shifted in the photon energy range from the bulk crystal to the monomer state. Energy‐wavevector dispersion plots reproduced using the data of size‐dependent PL spectra indicate that the size dependence of optical properties cannot be explained by the conventional quantum confinement effect used in inorganic nanocrystals. The micro‐PL and time‐resolved PL measurements of the BP2T nanocrystals reveal that the size‐dependent optical properties can be attributed to a combined effect based on the surface effects as well as lattice softening, and quantum effects involving specific surface area‐dependent site shift effect and exciton confinement. Moreover, amplified spontaneous emission is observed from the nanocrystals ≈600–1000 nm in size, which is smaller than the size previously reported for organic systems.
Ultralow‐Power Synaptic Transistors Based on Ta2O5/Al2O3 Bilayer Dielectric for Algebraic Arithmetic
Authors: Wang Jiaxin , Wang Jialiang , Zhang Jiaona , Huang Weihong , Wang Xinwei , Zhang Min
Published: January 2022

Multifarious artificial synaptic devices are extensively proposed in the field of neuromorphic hardware systems for their applicability in promising parallel computer architecture, which is preferred to classical Von Neumann architecture in numerous and complex information processing. Besides the ability to mimic typical biological synaptic behaviors, low power consumption is critical for the synaptic devices in the neuromorphic hardware system.In this paper, ultralow‐power Ta2O5/Al2O3 bilayer‐gate‐dielectric synaptic transistors (TABSTs) with low‐temperature atomic layer deposited dielectric are proposed. The TABSTs show power consumption as low as 19.9 aJ per synaptic event successfully at a low drain voltage of 0.001 V and a short pulse width of 1 ms. Essential synaptic behaviors including excitatory postsynaptic current, inhibitory postsynaptic current, spike‐amplitude‐dependent plasticity, spike‐duration‐dependent plasticity, paired pulse facilitation, long‐term potentiation, long‐term depression, the transition from short‐term memory to long‐term memory as well as learning and forgetting abilities are well mimicked by the TABSTs. Moreover, algebraic arithmetic operations such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division are also implemented by the TABSTs. This work provides a promising approach to emerging neuromorphic systems.
Accelerating Radiative Decay in Blue Through‐Space Charge Transfer Emitters by Minimizing the Face‐to‐Face Donor–Acceptor Distances
Authors: Huang Tianyu , Wang Qi , Meng Guoyun , Duan Lian , Zhang Dongdong
Published: January 2022

Thermally activated delayed fluorophors (TADF) featuring through‐space charge transfers (TSCT) suffer from low radiative decay rates (krs), especially for blue emitters. Here, a xanthene bridge is adopted to construct space‐confined face‐to‐face donor–acceptor alignment and minimize their distances down to 2.7–2.8 Å, even shorter than the interlayer distance of graphite and thus strengthening the electronic interactions. The resulting blue TSCT‐TADF emitters exhibit peaks around ≈460 nm, photoluminescence quantum yields of >90 %, and krs of nearly 107 s−1, almost 2–10 times higher than previously observed values with comparable reverse intersystem crossing rates. The corresponding blue organic light‐emitting diodes show maximum external quantum efficiencies of 27.8 % and 34.7 % with Commission Internationale de L'Eclairage y coordinates of 0.29 and 0.15 using those molecules as emitters and sensitizers, respectively.
Computational methods and translational applications for targeted next‐generation sequencing platforms
Authors: Luthra Anisha , Mastrogiacomo Brooke , Smith Shaleigh A. , Chakravarty Debyani , Schultz Nikolaus , Sanchez‐Vega Francisco
Published: January 2022

During the past decade, next‐generation sequencing (NGS) technologies have become widely adopted in cancer research and clinical care. Common applications within the clinical setting include patient stratification into relevant molecular subtypes, identification of biomarkers of response and resistance to targeted and systemic therapies, assessment of heritable cancer risk based on known pathogenic variants, and longitudinal monitoring of treatment response. The need for efficient downstream processing and reliable interpretation of sequencing data has led to the development of novel algorithms and computational pipelines, as well as structured knowledge bases that link genomic alterations to currently available drugs and ongoing clinical trials. Cancer centers around the world use different types of targeted solid‐tissue and blood based NGS assays to analyze the genomic and transcriptomic profile of patients as part of their routine clinical care. Recently, cross‐institutional collaborations have led to the creation of large pooled datasets that can offer valuable insights into the genomics of rare cancers.
A case of refractory urethritis with repeated doctor shopping
Authors: Maeda Koki , Shigemura Katsumi , Yang Yong‐Ming , Nakano Yuzo , Arakawa Soichi , Fujisawa Masato
Published: January 2022

Introduction

In the field of sexually transmitted diseases, resistance and diversification of causative organisms are becoming a problem. We report a case in which the course of the disease was complicated by doctor shopping.

Case presentation

A man in his 40s visited his local doctor for painful urination and cloudy urine. Due to the lack of improvement in symptoms after antibiotic treatment, he self‐selected to visit six hospitals in just five months. He visited our clinic only a few times and then stopped coming.

Conclusion

Doctor shopping, as well as self‐diagnosis and self‐treatment, will continue to increase. Patient education is important, but medical professionals also need to be aware of the possibility of doctor shopping when treating patients.