bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
House Rent Prediction Using Ensemble-Based Regression With Real-Time Data
Authors: Mukherjee Kuntal , Ahmed Syed Saif , Aasif Mohammad , Kundu Sumana , Ghosh Soumen
Published: March 2023

Finding a house for rent in a new city within the budget is a major issue especially for new college students and employees. In this scenario, an effective house rent prediction algorithm will be extremely beneficial. The rent for a house is affected by certain aspects such as number of rooms, distance from the market, region, availability of transport, and many more. With the help of different machine learning algorithms, the authors try to analyze, predict, and visualize the rent of a house. In this chapter, the authors have implemented multiple linear regression models and other ensemble learning methods like Adaboost regressor, random forest regressor, gradient boost regressor, and XGboost regressor to tune the overall model performance. The authors self-surveyed data set contains records of a city in West Bengal, India. So far, almost no work has been done in this context for Haldia. The authors' proposed house rent prediction model predicts rent with an accuracy of 98.20%.
Role of Beaconing Marketing in Improving Customer Buying Experience
Authors: Taneja Sanjay , Sharma VIvek
Published: March 2023

In the present era of globalization, marketing plays a pivotal role in understanding the needs of customers and satisfying them by providing the right kind of products and services. This chapter aims to explain the importance of using beaconing marketing in improving the overall buying experience by minimizing product search costs and time. To achieve this goal, the role of beaconing marketing in creating customer delight has been studied through various studies. This chapter will also explore some buying experience-related case studies to substantiate the relevance of beacon marketing both at present and in the future. Marketing as a service also contributes a lot towards national economy by providing a good number of employment opportunities both in terms of hard skills and soft skills. With the passage of time, marketing also has evolved into digital marketing, content marketing, social media marketing, and e-mail marketing. Marketing as a whole includes product management and brand management for making timely delivery of the product profitably.
Bibliometric Analysis on Employee Engagement and Human Resource Management
Authors: Gupta Medha , Arora Rupali , Taneja Sanjay
Published: March 2023

Employee engagement is one the most essential component of human resource management. For any organisation to survive and succeed, employee engagement is a must. The current study is based on bibliometric analysis of the existing literature. From the search criteria and article selection, only 207 papers from Scopus database were selected, and all these articles belonged to ABDC journals. The objective of the chapter was to look into the publication trends, top research articles, leading countries who are contributing into this field, as well as looking into the top keywords. In this chapter, thematic mapping and bibliometric coupling were used to provide a better idea about the study. Finally, at the end the research, limitations and endeavours for future research are discussed.
The importance of digital influencers for consumption desire formation in young portuguese people
Authors: Padilha Valquiria , Palos Ana Cristina Pires , Veiga Carlos Veloso da
Published: March 2023

This article addresses consumer desire formation in Portuguese young people in the age group 15 to 29 years. The article mainly sought to answer the following core question: What is the importance of digital influencers for consumer desire formation in the assessed young Portuguese individuals? Forty-six young individuals were heard in one-on-one semi-structured interviews and during focal groups. Friends, advertisements, and digital influencers were the primary source of consumer desire formation in this survey, with emphasis on digital influencers. These influencers and their standardized content are nowadays main references for young people, although the herein assessed population experiences the contradiction of knowing how their desires are formed and that they try to control them. On the one hand, this reality reflects a social integration process, and, on the other hand, it amplifies the semi-formation of these young individuals, who end up uncritically conforming to ‘the always equal’.
A auto-organização como agente do processo criativo e laboratório de significação musical
Authors: Manzolli Jônatas
Published: March 2023

Este artigo apresenta uma reflexão sobre a minha prática acadêmica atuando no diálogo entre música e ciência que é aqui apresentado como um campo fértil para criatividade e auto-organização. A partir das noções de criatividade de Boden (Boden, 2009; 2004; Boden & Theobald, 1999) e da teoria da Percepção Ecológica de Gibson (1966), o texto discute o processo criativo  na interação com o sujeito, seja ele autor ou espectador. Essa discussão é ancorada ao ponto de vista no qual a criatividade é inserida num campo de força que age sobre o sujeito. Os sujeitos em maior ou menor grau são sensibilizados e desenvolvem a capacidade de entender como dialogam com esse campo de força que eles iniciam, muitas vezes, mas não dirigem totalmente. O texto é também construído par e passo com a apresentação de composições, nas quais apresento vários dos aspectos teóricos discutidos no artigo.
A Comparison of the Perceived Difficulties in Learning High School Mathematics from the Perspective of Teachers and Students
Authors: Hamukwaya Shemunyenge Taleiko
Published: March 2023

The study is based on the theory of teachers’ knowledge of students, specifically those who have difficulties in learning mathematics, and how their knowledge is expressed in relation to students’ self-identification. The participants in this study were Namibian high school mathematics teachers [N=6] and their twelfth-graders [N=23], all of whom participated in semi-structured interviews. Students were interviewed about their views on difficulties experienced in learning mathematics whereas teachers were interviewed on the criteria used when identifying these students. Participants asserted their views on school achievement, activeness in class, students’ pace, level of asking questions, and maths anxiety. Students evaluated themselves and teachers evaluated their students. Comparing the responses of teachers and students, substantial agreement was found between them regarding low achievement in school assessments, whereas low agreement was found in terms of student anxiety in learning mathematics. The knowledge and relationship revealed in this study might play a critical role in providing opportunities for teachers to reflect on their knowledge of students especially when addressing individual students’ needs to improve their learning. However, this study was limited by a lack of evidence from classroom practice and this could an essential factor to help strengthen the findings.
A Study of Slope Explanations across a Standards-Based Textbook Series
Authors: Nagle Courtney , Moore-Russo Deborah , Fisher Thomas
Published: March 2023

This study analyses a standards-based textbook series to investigate how slope is presented across seven sequential textbooks in a secondary mathematics curriculum. Analysis of the expository content across the textbooks shows that slope is covered in all seven books, is frequently described as a Constant Parameter or Ratio, is frequently used in real world contexts, and is often described alongside covariational language of how inputs and outputs change in relation to one another. Results indicate that Determining Property and Steepness components of slope are less prevalent and disproportionately unlikely to be accompanied by covariational language and applications compared with the other slope components. Although many consistencies were found across the textbook series, differences in emphases from one textbook to another are also discussed and connected to the recommendation that future work around slope investigate its development across the secondary curriculum. Results are discussed relative to students’ preparation for specific calculus topics that build on prior knowledge of slope. Implications for both teachers and researchers are provided.
Position Error Correction Using Differential Pseudo-Range
Technique
Authors: Sundara Ramesh Raju , Raju G.
Published: March 2023

Position accuracy is the critical ask of all Global Navigation Satellite Systems
(GNSS), but errors like reflection, refraction, signal noise, clock errors, and
multipath degrade the range computation between the satellite and the receiver.
Incorrect range computation leads to errors in the receiver position. So
minimizing the error in the range calculation improves the position accuracy.
The differential pseudo-range technique uses two receivers, one of which is
positioned at a precisely known location to compute the range error and the
other receiver uses this error to improve its position accuracy. This paper
explains an experiment conducted at a reference point and other five points
within the range from 60 m to 120 m away from the reference point. Computing the
accurate positions for those five points using the reference station is the
objective of this experiment. The location of the reference point is precisely
known and was measured accurately by the Survey of India (SOI). The experiment
used the Indian Regional Navigation Satellite System (IRNSS/NavIC) receiver and
the differential pseudo-range technique to compute the position error of the
five points.
Buddhist Realism for Modern Times
Authors: Vrhovski Jan
Published: March 2023

In the early 1930s, when the project of scientific modernization was in full swing in Chinese Buddhist circles, Dharma Master Taixu wrote a series of essays on “Realism” (Xianshi zhuyi 現實主義, 1928–1931). These represent one of the profoundest series of writings documenting his understanding of the link between science and Buddhist epistemology/ontology, and consequently also on the role of his notion of scientific Buddhism for modern times. Aside from his meditations on the relationship between science and Buddhism, in this important series of essays Taixu also provided his more or less critical accounts on modern philosophical currents in contemporary China, including Russell’s “New Realism” and materialism. This paper aims to provide a concise reading of the above-mentioned writings by Taixu, in order to cast some new light on the understanding of Western modern philosophy in Chinese Buddhist modernism of the Republican Era, on the one hand, and to highlight the main theoretical features of Taixu’s notion of scientific Buddhism, on the other. Aside from that, I also aim to present some new insights into the otherwise overlooked aspects of the broader intellectual sphere of Chinese Buddhism of the Republican Era. As regards the broader historical and intellectual context of Taixu’s writings, the analysis provided in this article will be regarded within the framework constructed in my forthcoming article on Taixu’s philosophy in the journal Buddhist Studies Review.
Prostor absolutne ničnosti
Authors: Peternell Tara
Published: March 2023

Članek bo v ospredje obravnave postavil nekaj temeljnih, vseprisotnih in ponavljajočih se motivov v filozofiji predstavnika kjotske šole, Nishide Kitarōja. Ti motivi so bili nenehno podvrženi predelavi s strani avtorja skozi celotno trajanje njegovega življenja. Pri tem se bom pretežno osredotočila na zgodnje in srednje obdobje njegovega pisanja, v katerem prvotno opredeli pojme, kot so čisto izkustvo, basho [場所] in absolutna ničnost, ki bodo okvirno razdelani v mojem pisanju v namen obravnave problematike individualnega jaza in dejanskega sebstva v odnosu do sveta. Tema obravnave prispe do vrhunca napetosti v Nishidovi zastavitvi bashoja, ki stremi k odpravi vrzeli med subjektom in objektom, torej k njuni neprebojni združitvi v enost navkljub njuni drugačnosti, a vseeno omogočujoč, da v svoji skupnosti ohranita individualno avtonomnost. To početje bi na končni točki morda utegnilo poroditi zmožnost za odkritje tistega, kar se razkriva v uvidu v naravo sveta, za katero bom poskusila pokazati, kako se zrcali prek Nishidove absolutne ničnosti.
Polnost praznine: budizem med podobo in izkustvom
Authors: Petek Nina
Published: March 2023

Rdeča nit tematskega bloka pričujoče številke revije Ars & Humanitas, kot je zgovoren že njegov naslov »Polnost praznine: budizem med podobo in izkustvom«, je praznina, temeljna idejna podstat celotnega budizma, že vse od njegovih začetkov, ki jih je ob uvidu v nestalnost vsega živečega vztrajno gradil utemeljitelj tradicije Siddhartha Gavtama Buddha (ok. 560–480 pr. n. št.). Po njegovi smrti, ko se je budizem v svojem plodnem razvoju razvejal na številne tokove in šole, tudi izven meja Indije, je praznina privzela raznolike podobe, te pa druži njena bistvena lastnost, ki se pretaka skozi vsa miselna obzorja tradicije, in je povsem nasprotna običajnemu razumevanju praznine kot negativitete v smislu breztemeljnega in brezplodnega niča. V budizmu, zlasti v luči nauka o minljivosti in tesni medsebojni povezanosti vsega živečega, je praznina namreč opredeljena kot dinamična totaliteta bivajočega.
The Representation of Protestants in the Legends of Marian Images in the Territories of the (Former) Grand Duchy of Lithuania
Authors: Barysenka Volha
Published: March 2023

The paper is devoted to the representation of Protestants in the stories (legends and miracles) about the miraculous images of Our Lady that come from the territories of the (former) Grand Duchy of Lithuania: involving those currently incorporated in Belarus, Lithuania, Poland and Ukraine. It considers first the representation of both the locals who converted to Protestantism from Orthodoxy or Catholicism in the 16th–17th century and the Lutheran Swedish invaders of the 17th–18th century by their contemporaries and later investigates into how the image of Protestants changed with the course of time up to nowadays and what had an impact on this. Interestingly, that since the 19th century military invaders from Sweden were described in interchangeable manner with the French soldiers of Napoleon Bonaparte’s troops. And now we are witnessing the genesis of a German Nazi soldiers presentation in the miracles attributed to Virgin Mary’s images/icons.
The Summer Triangle and the Stymphalian Birds
Authors: Gunzburg Darrelyn
Published: March 2023

In western celestial cartography there is a grouping of three birds which are the constellations of Cygnus the Swan, Aquila the Eagle, and Lyra the Lyre, all found north of the ecliptic. Within each constellation, the three bright stars of Deneb Adige in Cygnus, Altair in Aquila, and Vega in Lyra constitute what is known today as the Summer Triangle, as they are visible in the summer months and form a triangle in the night sky. Rather than just a geometrical pattern, however, this essay argues that there is a myth that draws these three magical birds together. Using extant works of art, as well as the writings of Apollonius Rhodius (Argonautica 2, c.3rd century BCE) and Pseudo- Hyginus (Fabulae 30, c.2nd century CE), amongst others, this essay focuses initially on the Greek myth of the three Stymphalian Birds (Ornithes Stymphalides) which haunted Lake Stymphalis in Arkadia and suggests that, by searching within other myths, there are alternate ways that these three sky birds may have been understood through other cultures.
ASSESMENT OF NOx EMISSIONS FROM NITRIC ACID PRODUCTION AND THEIR EFFECT UPON AMBIENT AIR QUALITY IN DEVNYA REGION
Authors:   TECHNICAL UNIVERSITY VARNA DEPARTMENT OF ECOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION 1 STUDENTSKA STR., 9010 VARNA, BULGARIA, Chuturkova Rozalina , Stefanova Maya ,   TECHNICAL UNIVERSITY VARNA DEPARTMENT OF ECOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION 1 STUDENTSKA STR., 9010 VARNA, BULGARIA
Published: March 2023

Within this research data from monitoring of ambient air quality in Devnya region for the period 2006 – 2012 regarding the concentration of oxides of nitrogen NOx has been analyzed along with data from monitoring of NOx and nitrous oxide N2O emissions from a nitric acid plant situated in the industrial zone of Devnya for the same period. Results indicate that NOx and N2O emissions have significant effect upon the quality of the atmospheric air in the region but monitoring data is not a sufficient source to assess the contribution of these pollutants to ambient air quality. A necessity of mathematical modeling the diffusion of N2O emissions is concluded having in mind the processes of photo dissociation, chemical destruction and dispersion of this air pollutant that occur in the ground atmospheric layer and estimating the effect of the secondary pollutants proceeded from these reactions upon ambient air quality.
The Epidemiology of Paediatric Intussusception in Singapore: 1997 to 2004
Authors: Boudville Irving Charles , Phua Kong-Boo , Quak Seng-Hock , Lee Bee-Wah , Han Htay-Htay , Verstraeten Thomas , Bock Hans Ludwig
Published: March 2023

Introduction: The world’s first rotavirus vaccine, Rotashield® or RRV-TV, was registered in the US in 1998, but withdrawn within a year because of an observed association with intussusception (IS). Surveillance for IS has consequently become important in safety monitoring of new-generation rotavirus vaccines during development. Post-marketing surveillance is also important, and requires the availability of local baseline epidemiology data on IS.

Materials and Methods: An eight-year study of IS in children under 2 years of age in Singapore was performed by retrospective review of admissions to KK Women’s and Children’s Hospital, the main paediatric hospital, from 1997 to 2001, followed by prospective surveillance of all hospitals from 2001 to 2004, using the case definition of the Brighton Collaboration Intussusception Working Group.
Results: The average IS incidence was 60 per 100,000 in under-ones, and 32 per 100,000 in under-twos, with a downward trend between 1999 and 2004. Ninety-two per cent of subjects were aged below one year, with 51% aged 6 months to 11 months. The mean age at which IS occurred increased from 6.4 months to 12.5 months over the study period. The male-to-female ratio was 1.3:1. No trend in IS numbers was observed over different months of the year.
Conclusion: IS in Singapore shows no seasonality, but has demonstrated a trend of decreasing incidence in recent years. While highest in the first year of life, the risk of IS is increasing in the second year of life. Males have a slightly higher risk.

Key words: Adverse effects, Rotavirus vaccines
Eye Injuries in Singapore – Don’t Risk It. Do More. A Prospective Study
Authors: Woo Jyh-Haur , Sundar Gangadhara
Published: March 2023

Introduction: The purpose of this study was to characterise and describe the epidemiology of all eye injuries presenting to the National University Hospital (NUH).

Materials and Methods: A prospective study was conducted over a 7-week period (11/4/2005 to 29/5/2005) on all ophthalmic trauma patients seen by the Department of Ophthalmology in NUH. Data on patient presentation, source of injury and intervention were collected via a standardised interview and examination, and documented using a validated datasheet.
Results: A total of 133 patients, and 139 eyes, were included in the study. The average age was 33.5 years, with a range of 5 years to 88 years, and 84.2% (n = 112) were men. Close to half (46.6%, n = 62) of the patients studied were non-Singaporeans. 56.4% (n = 75) of all eye injuries were work-related and only 5% (n = 7) of eyes were open-globe injuries. Common sources of eye trauma included: Use of high-powered tools in activities such as grinding, welding and hammering (38.3%, n = 51), human-inflicted injuries (12.0%, n =16) and road traffic accidents (8.3%, n = 11). Of the work-related eye injuries, 29.3% (n = 22) reported to having used personal protective equipment (PPE) at the time of injury, 38.7% (n = 29) had been issued PPE but had not used them, while 32% (n = 24) reported that PPE had not been issued. An initial visual acuity of 6/12 or better was found in 63.0% (n = 88) of patients and a reading of 6/60 or worse was found in 10.0% (n =14). Superficial foreign bodies (22.4%, n = 55) were the most common clinical finding, followed by periorbital bruise (12.2%, n = 30), lid ecchymoses (6.9%, n = 17), orbital fractures (6.5%, n = 16), lid laceration (6.1%, n = 15) and corneal abrasions (5.7%, n = 14).
Conclusion: There is a broad spectrum of causes, mechanisms and severity of ophthalmic injuries seen in the hospital, of which work-related trauma makes up a significant proportion. The patients who suffer occupational injuries are a well-defined group: Young, non-Singaporean males, working with power tools in the construction industry are at particular risk. Although preventive strategies are in place for this high-risk group, the lack of awareness and compliance limit their effectiveness. The adequacy and functionality of PPE should be emphasised. In addition, preventive efforts are equally important in domestic, recreational, sports and transport settings. Eye trauma research and prevention can be further aided by a collaborative registry of eye injuries. A long-term islandwide database of all ophthalmic injuries is recommended.

Key words: Accident prevention, Blindness, Epidemiology, Eye injuries, Ocular trauma
Complications Relating to Intravenous Buprenorphine Abuse: A Single Institution Case Series
Authors: Yeo Andy KS , Chan Chung-Yip , Chia Kok-Hoong
Published: March 2023

Introduction: We present a retrospective descriptive study of cases admitted to Tan Tock Seng Hospital from March 2005 to October 2005 with complications of Subutex abuse.

Clinical Picture: A total of 8 patients were studied. Of the 8, 7 were male and one was female. Their complications consist of the following: arterial pseudoaneurysm (2), arterial pseudoaneurysm with infective venous thrombus (1), infective venous thrombus (1), venous thrombus (2), end arterial spasms (1) and sympathetic dystrophy (1).
Treatment: For the patient who presented with buprenorphine-associated neuropathy, non-operative treatment with analgesics was given. Conservative medical therapy involving deep venous thrombosis treatment was instituted for the patient with deep venous thrombosis. Repair, restorative bypass and embolectomy surgery were performed for patients who had severe embolic/thrombotic complications. One of the patients who received the above surgery required amputation of his lower limb.
Outcome: Of the 8 patients, 4 were treated medically, 3 required surgery and 1 required amputation. Their recoveries were uneventful. Of the 8, 1 absconded and was not followed up with.
Conclusion: Parenteral injection of buprenorphine can cause a wide range of vascular complications from simple vascular irritation to severe infective thrombosis and pseudoaneurysms requiring limb amputations. Non-sterile preparation of an injected substance or non-sterile injection sites and the repeated punctures of major vessels are possible culprits in those who are seen to have acute infection of injection sites.

Key words: Femoral vein, Heroin, Pseudoaneurysm, Thrombus
A Hyperthyroid Patient with Measurable Thyroid-stimulating Hormone Concentration – A Trap for the Unwary
Authors: Tan Mary Jean , Tan Florence , Hawkins Robert , Cheah Wei-Keat , Mukherjee JJ
Published: March 2023

Introduction: In a patient with hyperthyroidism, the detection of elevated thyroid hormone concentration with measurable thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) value poses considerable diagnostic difficulties.

Clinical Picture: This 38-year-old lady presented with clinical features of thyrotoxicosis. Her serum free thyroxine concentrations were unequivocally elevated [45 to 82 pmol/L (reference interval, 10 to 20 pmol/L)] but the serum TSH values were persistently within the reference interval [0.49 to 2.48 mIU/L (reference interval, 0.45 to 4.5 mIU/L)].
Treatment: Investigations excluded a TSH-secreting pituitary adenoma and a thyroid hormone resistance state and confirmed false elevation in serum TSH concentration due to assay interference from heterophile antibodies. The patient was treated with carbimazole for 18 months.
Outcome: The heterophile antibody-mediated assay interference disappeared 10 months following the initiation of treatment with carbimazole, but returned when the patient relapsed. It disappeared again 2 months after the initiation of treatment.
Conclusions: Clinicians should be aware of the potential for interference in immunoassays, and suspect it whenever the test results seem inappropriate to the patient’s clinical state. Misinterpretation of test values, arising as a result of assay interference, may lead to misdiagnosis, unnecessary and at times expensive investigations, delay in initiation of treatment and worst of all, the initiation of inappropriate treatment.

Key words: Heterophile antibodies, Immunoradiometric assay, Thyroid function tests, Thyrotoxicosis
A Bolt Out of the Blue: A Case of Unexpected Acute Liver Failure
Authors: Wong Reuben KM , Wai Chun-Tao
Published: March 2023

Introduction: We describe an unusual case of acute hepatitis leading rapidly to acute liver failure.

Clinical Picture: Our patient had known chronic hepatitis B with a regenerating nodule confirmed on imaging and histology. He was admitted initially for abdominal discomfort after a trip to China, and investigations showed acute hepatitis with alanine transaminase (ALT) and aspartate transaminase (AST) at 678 and 557 U/L, respectively. Initial differential diagnoses were acute exacerbations of chronic hepatitis B, and viral hepatitis A or E. However, acute Budd-Chiari syndrome was diagnosed on computed tomography (CT) scan of the abdomen, which showed extensive thrombosis of the hepatic vein, all the intrahepatic branches, inferior vena cava, up to the right atrium.
Treatment: Due to the extensive nature of the thrombus, radiological or surgical intervention could not be performed.
Outcome: The patient was managed conservatively but progressed rapidly and died of acute liver failure 16 days after presentation.
Conclusion: Our case highlights the rapidity of progression of acute Budd-Chiari syndrome. Diagnosis and management of Budd-Chiari syndrome are discussed.

Key words: Budd Chiari syndrome, Hepatic vein, Hepatitis B, Liver neoplasm, Thrombosis
A Problem-Based Learning Pathway for Medical Students: Improving the Process Through Action Research
Authors: Chegwidden W Richard
Published: March 2023

Introduction: Problem-based learning (PBL) is student-centred, self-directed and collaborative. In medical education it is based on clinical cases and is widely considered to facilitate the development of key professional competencies. Whilst PBL is extensively employed in medical schools worldwide, Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine is one of very few schools that offer it to pre-clinical students as a major pathway of study. We have identified several problems associated with implementation of the programme and attempted to provide solutions with 3 new learning tools. In this study we use action research to evaluate the success of our strategy.

Methods: We examined the students’ perception of the effectiveness of case-based formative assessment, case-based “question and answer” workshops, and reviews of annotated examinations as learning tools, using a 5-point Likert scale questionnaire.
Results: A majority of both first- and second-year students perceived all 3 learning tools to be helpful. In general, the most positive responses were received from second-year students. First-year students evaluated case-based formative assessments more positively when they were about to take examinations.
Conclusions: Case-based formative assessments, case-based workshops and reviews of annotated examinations were perceived as helpful learning tools by both first- and second-year medical students in PBL learning pathways.

Key words: Case-based learning, Formative assessment, Medical education, Problem-based learning, Self-directed learning
Student Academic Committees: An Approach to Obtain Students’ Feedback
Authors: Samarasekera Dujeepa D , Karunathilake Indika M , Dias Ranjan
Published: March 2023

In 1995, the Colombo Medical Faculty changed its curriculum from a traditional model to an integrated one. The major challenge to the Faculty was obtaining students’ feedback on their learning activities. To overcome this, a new method where staff and student groups from different years of study engage in an interactive discussion relating to their learning environment was developed. This feedback was then processed and forwarded to the relevant authorities for necessary action.

Key words: Curriculum evaluation, Student academic committees, Student feedback
Digital Parenting and Digital Childhood: Raising Gifted Children Born into the Digital Age
Authors: KÜÇÜKOBA Ercan
Published: March 2023

In an age when technology is effective in many areas, it's unreasonable to keep kids away from it. Children born in the age of technology, who share their photos against their will from birth, do not hesitate to use technological devices and have the curiosity and ability to use multiple digital media at once. They use digital media and devices as creative, productive, and problem-solving tools. They need direction. Parents and teachers need skills and attitudes to help children use technology positively. Digital parenting and media guidance as new parent roles reflect this perspective. The digital parenting perspective says it's not true to keep kids away from media and devices by focusing on the negatives. Instead of focusing on the adverse effects of technology, he suggests teaching children how to use digital media and tools to solve daily problems. The digital parenting approach seems more stimulating for children and adults. We need children who understand digital tools better than us in today's world, where problems can't be solved without technology. The research focused on the positive effects of technology on children in terms of "being the parent of gifted children born in the digital age" It allows them to use this content rationally to create new content and share it with new social connections. This research may contribute to social sciences by shedding light on digitalization, gifted children, and related applications.
Proposed Digital Marketing Strategy Using Existing Customer Journey Analysis Case Study: PT SS
Authors:   Bandung Institute of Technology, Indonesia, Sihotang Hillary Karina Nathalia , Hudrasyah Herry ,   Bandung Institute of Technology, Indonesia
Published: March 2023

PT SS is an Indonesian electricity provider that has been in operation for over 25 years. PT SS has a primary client in the utilities industry. In 2018, the government implemented a regulation that decreased the company’s revenue. In order to boost revenue, market penetration must be increased. With digital marketing, the objective is to expand the market to non-utility industries.Currently, the internet serves as a medium for discovering information anywhere and for connecting individuals with one another. In addition to this, it can also be utilized for media marketing. Digital marketing is a sort of business in which a person or company engages in internet-based marketing. Both B2C and B2B companies can utilize digital marketing media to promote their products.This paper provides an overview of PT SS’ issues, specifically unsuccessful digital marketing. The analysis is conducted utilizing internal analysis, namely Marketing Mix and STP, external analysis, including PESTLE, Five Porter Analysis, and competitor analysis, followed by SWOT analysis. Then, customer journey analysis is utilized to determine the consumer’s journey when dealing with PT SS via the Internet. To create a digital marketing plan, the writers use the RACE framework to develop marketing strategies for new and existing PT SS customers. Utilizing this approach, the right use of social media and digital marketing methods to handle PT SS’s issues is determined.
Islamic Economic Concepts Perspective of Imam Abu Yusuf and Imam Al-Ghazali: A Comparative Study
Authors:   Universitas Islam Negeri Maulana Malik Ibrahim Malang, Amani Fitriyatul
Published: March 2023

This research departs from the rule of fiqhiyah which states that sharia must bring benefits to the ummah. In relation to the Islamic economy, this can be realized in the policies of a leader who must be oriented towards the benefit of the ummah, both materially and spiritually. In this case, Abu Yusuf and al-Ghazali in his book describes the problem. Therefore, this research aims to reveal the concept of Islamic economics from the two figures raised. By using a qualitative library research methodology (Library Research). The data analysis technique uses a comparative descriptive historical approach. This research resulted in the conclusion that in his book, Abu Yusuf laying the foundations of fiscal policy based on the concept of justice and al-maslahah al-'ammah (public benefit). Opinion Abu Yusuf has similarities with what was described by Imam al-Ghazali namely the basis of the policies that must be set by the authorities is solely for maslahah al-din wa al-dunya (good / benefit in this world and the hereafter).
SARAU LITERÁRIO – AS MÚLTIPLAS FACES DA LINGUAGEM E DAS CIÊNCIAS HUMANAS: UM OLHAR SOBRE O CURRÍCULO DA ESCOLA
Authors: OLIVEIRA Milene , Barbosa GOMES Adriana Alves , KIRSCH Heitor , Brito de OLIVEIRA Paloma
Published: March 2023

Esse artigo configura-se em um relato de experiência envolvendo literatura e arte contendo uma perspectiva interdisciplinar entre as disciplinas da área de Linguagens e Ciências Humanas, tendo como referência a aprendizagem cooperativa, o protagonismo estudantil e a política de ensino e extensão. Sendo essa experiência, uma reflexão construída a partir de análises acerca das ações do Projeto Sarau Literário da Escola Estadual Tiradentes SD PM Antônio Eustáquio de Paula, município de Vila Rica, estado de Mato Grosso, realizado 2021, sob objetivo de fomentar o processo de fruição das artes, o protagonismo estudantil, a aprendizagem cooperativa e a metodologia de ensino e aprendizagem por meio de projetos. Essa experiência traz também uma breve abordagem acostada na possibilidade de pareceria entre a universidade e as escolas de educação básica, através de projetos de ensino e extensão. Enquanto estratégia metodológica além do desenvolvimento e observação de atividades com os alunos, fez-se uso de técnicas e instrumentos da pesquisa qualitativa, onde aplicou-se questionário (formulário online) com os alunos e realizou-se entrevistas com professores envolvidos na dinâmica de organização e realização do Projeto Sarau Literário. Ressalva-se que as análises dos dados sobre o Sarau Literário que foram obtidos durante o processo de elaboração deste artigo sinalizam para a compreensão de que o mesmo é um evento cultural importante para a escola na medida que é o único espaço, onde os professores e os alunos conseguem se encontrar no sentido de se expressarem ou de assistirem outros agentes se expressarem artisticamente. Ao mesmo tempo que indica que o Sarau Literário cumpre com as diretrizes curriculares na medida que envolve as atividades de dança, poesia, leitura de livros e poemas, história e geografia da região, bem como música, teatro e artes plásticas. Sendo essas temáticas objeto de conhecimento do conjunto das disciplinas que compõem as áreas de Ciências Humanas e Linguagens.
PRODUÇÃO CIENTÍFICA BRASILEIRA À NÍVEL STRICTO SENSU SOBRE O PROGRAMA NACIONAL DE INCLUSÃO DE JOVENS (PROJOVEM) CAMPO SABERES DA TERRA
Authors: Santana Gonçalves Cleuza Aparecida de , Teixeira de Carvalho Edione , Franco Leão Marcelo
Published: March 2023

A Educação do Campo é uma modalidade de ensino voltada para atender as especificidades dos povos camponeses. Em Mato Grosso, devido à vasta área rural, é preciso que haja políticas públicas para o seu fortalecimento a exemplo do Programa Nacional de Inclusão de Jovens (ProJovem) Campo Saberes da Terra. O presente estudo teve como objetivo identificar as contribuições, tendências e lacunas sobre as pesquisas que abordam ProJovem Campo de acordo com a produção científica brasileira a nível Stricto Sensu, de 2009 a 2018. Trata-se de uma pesquisa bibliográfica do tipo estado do conhecimento, deabordagem qualitativa. A busca sucedeu por meio de consulta ao Catálogo de Teses e Dissertações da Capes, com os descritores ‘ProJovem Campo’ e ‘Saberes da Terra’.  Ao todo foram selecionados e analisados 24 textos, sendo 17 deles oriundos da busca de ProJovem Campo e outros 7 pela busca de Saberes da Terra. Em suma, o presente levantamento permitiu conhecer as contribuições, tendências e lacunas existentes sobre o assunto de acordo com as investigações realizadas e assim projetar pesquisas futuras no intuito de ampliar o conhecimento da área de Educação do Campo.
Editorial
Authors: Ferreira de Sousa Célia , Santos Ramos Samira dos
Published: March 2023

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Peripheral arterial disease (PAD) in diabetics: diagnosis and management- a narrative review
Authors: Zia Ur Rehman  , Nanik Ram
Published: March 2023

Peripheral arterial disease in diabetic patients is often overlooked due to associated neuropathy. The very first presentation of these patients is with an ischemic ulcer or toe gangrene. Diabetics have a very high amputation rate compared to non-diabetic patients due to diffuse multi-segmental disease in the calcified tibial arteries. Early detection of the condition is a challenge in these patients. Even ankle-brachial pressure index may not be reliable. Both surgical and endovascular options are effective in wound healing. Endovascular techniques include percutaneous transluminal angioplasty with and without stenting, sub-intimal angioplasty, percutaneous transluminal angioplasty with drug-coated balloons, covered stents, and use of atherectomy devices. The current narrative review was planned to discuss the essentials of diagnosing peripheral arterial disease in diabetic patients and its various treatment options.
Key Words: Diabetic foot, Foot ulcer, PAD, Peripheral vascular disease.
Substantiating the predictive role of ultrasound imaging in athletes with lower limb tendinopathy: a systematic review
Authors: Faiza Sharif  , Ahmad Ashfaq , Gilani Syed Amir , Bacha Raham , Hanif Asif
Published: March 2023

Objective: To explore the potential of ultrasound imaging to anticipate and monitor future symptoms of patellar or Achilles’ tendinopathy.
Method: The systematic review comprised prospective studies that used ultrasound imaging of Achilles’ OR patellar tendons in asymptomatic patients at baseline and measurements of pain and/or function at follow-up. The Critical Appraisal Skills Programme checklist used to assess study quality and it was done by two independent reviewers.
Results: Of the 19 studies reviewed, 9(47.3%) investigated patellar tendon alone, 6(31.5%) did both patellar and Achilles’ tendon, and 4(21.2%) did Achilles tendon alone. The method of ultrasound administration was almost uniform for both the tendons. The studies showed that the use of ultrasound to predict lower limb tendinopathy was indefinite, but that a higher proportion of tendon disorganisation increased the risk of developing tendinopathy. In addition, promising results were obtained for the use of ultrasound in both Achilles’ and patellar tendinopathy in monitoring the effect of load or treatment on tendon structure.
Conclusions: The included studies had participants from different sports. Tendon irregularities at baseline on ultrasound were related to increased risk and future occurrence of both patellar and Achilles’ tendinopathy.
Key Words: Ultrasonography, Tendinopathy, Achilles’ tendon, Patellar tendon.
Tension pneumothorax in a patient with Covid-19 pneumonia initially misdiagnosed as volvulus
Authors: Yang James , Trivedi Aakash , Zuberi Jamshed
Published: March 2023

Tension pneumothorax is a condition that can present with a myriad of symptoms, including chest pain, shortness of breath, rapid breathing, and tachycardia. If left untreated, these signs and symptoms can progress to shock causing haemodynamic collapse and even death. At times, it may be difficult to identify tension pneumothorax. We present the case of a 59-year-old male with a prolonged initial hospital course that eventually led to a diagnosis of tension pneumothorax with the use of CT scans rather than traditional X-rays. This case reinforces the idea that clinicians should have a wide differential diagnosis in mind when dealing with vague symptoms and should not hesitate to use different diagnostic modalities to help confirm a diagnosis.
Keywords: Pneumothorax, Intestinal volvulus, Covid-19, Pulmonary fibrosis, Pneumoperitoneum.
Ellis-van Creveld syndrome in a neonate: a case report
Authors: Asif Sana , Salahudeen Akeel Ahamed , Nadeem Ghazanfer , Abdul Sattar
Published: March 2023

Ellis-Van Creveld Syndrome (EVC) is a rare genetic disorder with autosomal recessive inheritance, caused by mutations in two genes, EVC1 and EVC2 in the 4p16 chromosome. The exact prevalence of EVC is unknown and is estimated at approximately seven per million. It affects males and females equally. It is a constellation of four findings, including chondrodysplasia, polydactyly, ectodermal dysplasia, and congenital heart defects. Our case was unique as it had left inguinal hernia, short phallus, hyperpigmented scrotum, cryptorchidism, and other defining features of this syndrome. A multidisciplinary team managed this patient with regular follow up. Only six cases have been reported in Pakistan, and only one of them was reported in a neonate. This report highlights the importance of timely and proper multidisciplinary management of such disorders for better outcomes. It will also create awareness among medical professionals and will help them to identify promptly.
Effect of early physical therapy interventions on post-operative ileus following abdominal hysterectomy
Authors: Zia Zarfasheen , Huma Riaz  , Iqra Imtiaz
Published: March 2023

This study was conducted to determine the effect of early physical therapy intervention on symptoms of post-operative ileus after abdominal hysterectomy. This randomised control trial was carried out at the Railway General Hospital, Rawalpindi, Pakistan, from February 2021 to July 2021. Participants were randomly allocated to experimental (n=21) and control (n=21) groups using sealed envelope method. The experimental group received an enhanced physiotherapy rehabilitation plan of care consisting of patient education, breathing exercises, early mobilisation, connective tissue manipulation, and transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation, while the control group only performed ambulation. The intervention was carried out during the first three days after surgery. Subjective measures were used to determine post-operative ileus. The study results conclude that enhanced early post-operative rehabilitation programme following abdominal hysterectomy has the potential to improve symptoms of post-operative ileus.
Keywords: Connective tissue, Early ambulation, Hysterectomy, Ileus, Physical therapy, Rehabilitation.
Duplication of gallbladder: a rare anomaly of biliary tract- A case report
Authors: Tahira Hameed  , Rizwan Aziz  , Munazzah Aziz
Published: March 2023

Incomplete duplication of gall bladder or vesica fellea divisa is one of the rare anomalies of gallbladder. Until now, 25 cases have been reported; of which four were proceeded with laparoscopic cholecystectomy. In our case, we diagnosed this nadir anomaly laparoscopically, posing a technical challenge since no radiological clue was observed beforehand. Successful laparoscopic resection of duplicated gall bladders was performed followed by Magnetic Resonance CholangioPancreaticography.
Keywords: Gallbladder, laparoscopy, anomaly.
Association and outcomes of bacterial infections with acute coronary syndrome; a cross-sectional study from a tertiary care hospital in Pakistan
Authors: Sethi Sher Muhammad , Khanum Iffat , Javed Umair , Sabir Sania
Published: March 2023

Objective: To identify the association between acute infection and acute coronary syndrome, and to evaluate the outcomes in such cases.
Method: The cross-sectional, retrospective, analytical study was conducted at the Aga Khan University Hospital, Karachi, from July to December 2020, and comprised data from January to December 2019 of acute coronary syndrome patients aged >18 years. Data related to demographics, comorbidities, smoking status and history of dyslipidaemia. Binary logistic regression was used to explore the association of infections with acute coronary syndrome. Data was analysed using SPSS 26.
Results: Of the 1202 patients with acute coronary syndrome, 189(15.7%) had infection before the coronary event. The mean age of the patients was 68.5±12.4 years, and 97(51.3%) of them were females. Community-acquired pneumonia was found in 105(55.6%) patients, followed by urinary tract infection 64(33.9%) and cellulitis 8(4.2%). For pneumonia, the odds of having non-ST elevated myocardial infarction was 1.1 (95% confidence interval: 0.4-3.0). With urinary tract infections, unstable angina was associated with an odd ratio of 4.2 (95% confidence interval: 1-17.4), and ST elevated myocardial infarction was associated with odd ratio of 3.7 (95% confidence interval: 0.4-31).
Conclusion: Bacterial infections were found to be associated with acute coronary syndrome. Bacterial infections with pneumonia and urinary tract infections showed a higher risk of myocardial ischemia.
Key Words: Acute coronary syndrome, Bacterial infections, NSTEMI, Pneumonia, STEMI, Urinary tract infections.
Role of saffron and chamomile in Parkinson diseases
Authors: Ali Fizzah , Ahmed Junaid , Saara Ahmad
Published: March 2023

Madam,
Parkinson's disease (PD) is a distinctive neurodegenerative disorder with a multifactorial range of etiology and symptoms. The pathophysiology behind the condition is a complex array of abnormal alpha-synuclein aggregation, mitochondrial dysfunction, oxidative stress, and neuroinflammation that leads to reduced dopaminergic expression, and neuronal cell death (1, 2).
In multitudinous preclinical studies, Saffron and Chamomile are effective in treating PD. Saffron can mitigate the neurodegenerative progression of the disease by curtailing dopaminergic and neuronal loss and inhibiting alpha-synuclein aggregation. It also possesses antioxidant and anti-inflammatory activities (3). In-silico studies also demonstrated the action of active compounds of Saffron, including crocin, crocetin, and safranal, against potential targets of PD (1).
Chamomile and its active compound Apigenin are beneficial in movement disorders in Parkinson's disease (4). It possesses neuroprotective, anti-inflammatory and antioxidant activities. It also has demonstrated activity against potential biomarkers of PD, including:  Interleukin-6, Tumor Necrotic factor-alpha, Malonaldehyde, alpha-synuclein, Glial fibrillary acidic protein and also on Tyrosine Hydroxylase and dopamine receptors expression (2).
Prolonged use of pharmacotherapy is not very beneficial in managing PD. Currently, dopamine-related drugs, including Levodopa, are considered first-line therapy. Despite temporarily alleviating the symptoms they cannot alter the degenerative process of PD (1). It warrants a crucial need for novel therapeutic agents working with diverse mechanisms. Pre-clinically, Saffron and chamomile are efficacious in altering potential disease biomarkers. Both herbs have been easily accessible and utilized since ancient times with numerous benefits and better tolerability. Clinical studies specifically for PD are yet to be analyzed; in different neurological disorders, daily oral consumption of 30mg of Saffron and 1gm to 1.5gm of Chamomile is recommended (3,5). Considering the high cost, a blended intake of saffron and Chamomile could be cost-effective and beneficial in treating the disease. Therefore, though clinical trials are needed for further elaboration, Parkinson's disease and related neurological disorders can be managed by synergising both drugs.