bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Infrared spectroscopy technique for quantification of compounds in plant-based medicine and supplement
Authors: Junaedi Effan Cahyati , Lestari Keri , Muchtaridi Muchtaridi
Published: January 2021

Quality control of plant-based medicine and supplements must be carried out to ensure uniformity in quality and safety in their use, resulting in the need for effective and accurate analytical methods. Infrared spectroscopy is a method of qualitative and quantitative analysis that is fast, time-saving, cost-effective,accurate, and nondestructive. This method has been applied for quantitative analysis of compounds in complex matrices such as plant-based medicine and supplements supported by chemometrics techniques. The success of infrared spectroscopy applications for quantitative analysis of phytochemicals and adulterants content in plant-based medicine and supplement can happen by several factors. This article highlights the effect of spectral preprocessing and variable selection on quantitative analysis of phytochemical and adulterant in plant-based medicine and supplements using infrared spectroscopy. Literature search was conducted with PubMed, Google Scholar, and Science Direct by selecting quantitative analysis research on plant-based medicines and supplements that utilize spectral preprocessing techniques and variable selection in processing data analysis. The preprocessing spectra and variables selection can affect the accuracy and precision of infrared spectroscopy methods. The variable selection can be done using the wavenumber point technique, the wavenumber interval, or a combination thereof. Variable selection is more commonly used for near-infrared data than for IR data. The optimization of the preprocessing spectra and variables selection technique will be useful in increasing the ability of infrared spectroscopy in predicting compound levels.
Seminal Vesicle Schwannoma
Authors: Shen Chih-Yu , Chow Nan-Haw , Tsai Yuh-Shyan
Published: January 2021

Schwannomas, namely neurilemmomas, are benign nerve sheath tumors and comprise the myelin sheaths around the peripheral nerves. Schwannomas commonly occur in the head and neck, or extremities, less found in the mediastinum and retroperitoneum, and rarely in the pelvis. We report a 40-year-old male presenting with an 18-month history of nocturia and urinary frequency. Transrectal ultrasound revealed a well-defined, 2.81 cm × 3.77 cm in size, homogeneous, hypoechoic mass in the tail of the left seminal vesicle, compatible with the finding of a well-demarcated mass at the left seminal vesicle with homogeneous contrast enhancement on computed tomography. He underwent laparoscopic excision of the mass via da Vinci robotic surgical system. Intraoperative sonography showed that the mass exhibited the majority of hypoechoic density with some hyperechoic spots inside. Pathology reveals schwannoma. Both of erectile and ejaculatory functions were claimed postoperatively. Our case report highlights the potential of either intraoperative or preoperative sonography in the assessment of the seminal vesicle schwannoma.
Assessment of job satisfaction and quality of life among practicising pediatric intensivists of India
Authors: Prasad V. S. V. , Dayal Anjul
Published: January 2021

Introduction:

Pediatric intensive care specialty is a challenging field. This exposes the pediatric intensivist to various levels of stress at different stages of their career. The various precipitating factors for stress are prolonged working hours, decreased quality time with family, unsatisfactory remuneration, and increasing medicolegal litigations and physical, psychological stress, and property damage caused by unhappy families.

Aim:

The study was conducted to assess the quality of life, working patterns as well as socioeconomic wellbeing among pediatric intensivists working in Indian pediatric intensive care units (PICUs) in the private sector, public sector, and charitable institutions.

Methods:

A nationwide survey was performed in 2019 among the pediatric critical care fraternity across India to ascertain and enquire about several aspects of their work, careers, and personal lives with a Google form request with preformed questions and single answer options for this survey.

Results:

A total of 181 responses were received. About one-third (34%) chose this pediatric specialty for its challenging nature. Close to 40% of respondents were engaged in practice of other specialties of pediatrics apart from pediatric intensive care. Professionally, 86% of pediatric intensivists were satisfied with their work. More than half of the respondents (62%) felt that aggression against hospitals and health-care personnel was worrisome and these incidents affected their personal health with increased stress and subconscious fear.

Conclusions:

This survey revealed that most pediatric intensivists are satisfied with their chosen profession. Stress has been documented as a significant issue with violence in health-care settings being one of the most worrying aspects.
Can serum ferritin be employed as prognostic marker of pediatric septic shock and severe sepsis?
Authors: Sarkar Mihir , Roychowdhury Satyabrata , Uz Zaman Mohammad Asraf , Raut Sumantra , Bhakta Subhajit , Nandy Mousumi
Published: January 2021

Introduction:

Serum ferritin has emerged as an independent marker predicting the outcome of critically ill patients. The cutoff value of ferritin in predicting mortality in septic children is not well established.

Objective:

The aim is to determine the cutoff value of ferritin which is, best predictive of mortality in patients with age from 1 month to 12 years with a diagnosis of septic shock or severe sepsis and to evaluate correlation with PRISM III score, and Pediatric Logistic Organ Dysfunction score (PELODS).

Materials and Methods:

A prospective observational study was conducted over a period of 2 years at pediatric intensive care unit (PICU) in children with age from 1 month to 12 years with septic shock or severe sepsis and PICU stay >24 h. Children with autoimmune diseases, primary hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis, blood transfusion in the past 4 months, known malignancies and immunosuppressive treatment were excluded. PRISM-III and PELODS were assessed to predict the risk of mortality and severity of disease. The highest value of ferritin was taken to draw area under the curve using receiver operating characteristic curve and determine cutoff value.

Results:

Out of 176 children of septic shock or severe sepsis, 132 were included in the study. Mortality rate was 22.7% (n = 30). PRISM III and PELODS-2 were significantly high in nonsurvivors (P ≤ 0.001 and 0.006, respectively). The cutoff value of ferritin at 2375 ng/dl had sensitivity 96.7% and specificity 88% to predict mortality. Ferritin level was positively correlated to the PRISM III and PELODS, correlation coefficient 0.447 and 0.601, respectively.

Conclusion:

Serum ferritin values ≥2375 ng/mL in children with septic shock, and severe sepsis was significantly associated with mortality. Its performance had a good correlation with PRISM III and PELODS.
Systemic autoimmune diseases presenting as acute myocarditis in pediatric emergency
Authors: Mondal Sayantan , Das Rituparna , Samanta Moumita , Nandi Madhumita
Published: January 2021

Children seldom present to the emergency with cardiac manifestations, some of which eventually are diagnosed as manifestations of rheumatological diseases such as systemic lupus erythematosus or arthropathies. While cardiac involvement is known in these cases, their presentation solely as a cardiologic event initially is not widely known. The following two case reports depict how cardiological emergencies ultimately evolve as systemic autoimmune diseases with atypical involvement such as myocarditis with heart failure and are salvaged with appropriate management.
Febrile infection-related epilepsy syndrome treated successfully with enteral lorazepam as a substitute for intravenous midazolam as weaning drug
Authors: Kumar Amarlok , Sharma Ravi , Kharwas Preeti , Chaturvedi Anupam , Jain Vivek
Published: January 2021

Febrile infection-related epilepsy syndrome (FIRES) is an acute-onset epilepsy syndrome usually refractory to conventional antiepileptics and immunomodulation. Here, we report an adolescent male child whose seizures were refractory to multiple anticonvulsants, high-dose phenobarbitone, and ketogenic diet. He subsequently responded to coma induction with midazolam, though with seizure recurrences following multiple attempts at weaning of midazolam over the next 2½ months. Due to continuing prolonged intensive care stay, we substituted intravenous midazolam for equivalent dose of enteral lorazepam with good seizure control.
Pediatric clonidine poisoning
Authors: Sanklecha Dipti , Nagendra Praveen Palyam , Veerappa Basavaraja Gangasamudra , Lakshmikantha Keshavamurthy Mysore
Published: January 2021

Clonidine, a commonly used anti-hypertensive agent, is being increasingly used in the treatment of pediatric behavioral disorders, thus increasing the incidence of pediatric poisoning. Poisoning causes somnolence, respiratory depression, hypotension, sinus bradycardia, and miosis. Clonidine overdose of >0.01 mg/kg causes bradycardia and hypotension and >0.02 mg/kg causes apnea and respiratory depression. A 13-year-old boy presented to us with ingestion of 0.073 mg/kg clonidine. He had only sinus bradycardia and drowsiness, which had resolved without any active interventions. As the life-threatening side effects of clonidine poisoning seem to be very rare even at toxic doses, it can be used safely in the pediatric age group.
Pediatric intensivists' perspective on managing adult critically ill patients during coronavirus disease-19 pandemic
Authors: Michael Ushay H. , Medar Shivanand S , Nawathe Pooja , Ramesh Pavanasam , Chidini Giovanna , Sundaram Manu , Bhalala Utpal S
Published: January 2021

The novel corona virus pandemic has stretched health-care systems globally. In parts of countries such as USA, Italy, UK, and Spain, the adult health-care system has been overwhelmed by the sheer volume of patients requiring hospital admissions. Learning from other countries that have earlier peaks, various health-care organizations came up with plans providing guidance on preserving the functioning of health-care system in anticipation of a public health crisis. Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) has been less severe in children, and fewer children have required pediatric intensive care unit (PICU). For this reason, the surge plan to care for high number of critically ill adult patients with COVID-19 was to use PICU. There are various models on how to care for these patients in the surge capacities in the PICUs. We, hereby, reflect on our experience of managing the critically ill adult patients in PICUs in USA, UK, and Spain.
Acute leukoencephalopathy with restricted diffusion associated with Japanese encephalitis virus
Authors: Cornelius Leema Pauline , Paulraj Asir Julin , Elango Neeraj
Published: January 2021

Acute leukoencephalopathy with restricted diffusion (ALERD) is a clinicoradiological syndrome characterized by acute encephalopathy, seizures, and diffuse areas of restricted diffusion in bilateral cerebral parenchyma on magnetic resonance imaging. ALERD can occur following infections and exposure to drugs and toxins. Early recognition by neuroimaging and the institution of immunotherapy may be useful in improving neurological outcomes. We report a case of diffuse infectious ALERD associated with Japanese B encephalitis viral infection.
Compliance of Mumbai-based clinical trial sites with the Quality Council of India guidelines and evaluation of the challenges faced by the investigators
Authors: Figer Brinal , Gogtay Nithya Jaideep , Thatte Urmila Mukund
Published: January 2021

Purpose:

A committee chaired by Dr. Ranjit Roy Chaudhary suggested accreditation of investigators, sites and ethics committees to improve the quality of trial conduct in the country. Prior to accreditation, understanding the challenges faced at the sites by investigators could help define the extent of the problem and identify potential solutions. Hence, we conducted the present study.

Methods:

Institutional Ethics Committee approval and written informed consent was obtained prior to enrolment. A checklist and a questionnaire was used to assess compliance to Quality Council of India (QCI) standards and the challenges faced by the sites and investigators respectively. Mumbai based investigators listed in the Clinical Trial Registry of India (CTRI) were enrolled. The responses obtained were analysed descriptively. The responses to each question in the checklist were calculated as a proportion and response to each item in the questionnaire was calculated in frequency and percent frequency. All the analysis was done using Microsoft Excel version 2013.

Results:

A total of 30 investigators from 69 clinical trial sites agreed to participate. We found that over 80% of the sites complied with standards recommended by the QCI guideline. The most frequently reported issues at the site were lack of space for archival (25%), no System to evaluate adequacy of training (31.81%) and lack of understanding of the technical language of the informed consent form (39.02%).

Conclusion:

There is a need of coordinated effort between all the stakeholders to improve the clinical trial conduct at the site.
Miniaturization and Bandwidth Enhancement of Quarter-mode and Half-mode SIW Cavity-Backed Antenna for 5G Applications
Authors: S P Cowsigan , D Saraswady
Published: January 2021

Substrate Integrated Waveguide (SIW) is a special antenna technology which retains reduced copper surface waves and low dielectric loss property of classical rectangular waveguides. The antennas developed on SIW have simple configuration with an ease of fabrication in flame redundant wearable and integration in walls and floors. In this sense a Quarter-mode SIW (QMSIW) antenna has been designed, analyzed and its performance has been compared with Half-mode SIW. QMSIW has been precisely designed to operate efficiently in the range of 40 - 57 GHz. It aims at enhancing the bandwidth for 5G applications with a maximum return loss of -36 db at 55 GHz. HMSIW structure has Triple band resonant frequencies at 20.5 GHz, 24.7 GHz & 27 GHz with the return loss values of -34 db, -14 db & -32.5 db respectively. Both antennas operate in 20 – 72 GHz range of 5G applications.
Automatic Timer Based Corporation Water Supply with GSM Alert and Algae Prevention System
Authors: T Meeradevi , Senthilprabu Malaviga , Ramesh Swethika , Jeffries Allen , sekara Dhana , S Raja Kavya
Published: January 2021

Water is being a basic necessity for the existence of life on this planet. In the existing system, water management system exists with a supply of water from panchayat to a group of people or village in a particular time period which is unknown and therefore it may cause a discomfort for the people to get water if they are unavailable at that time. In the proposed system, it aims to develop a water management system in which an automatic GSM alert is used to intimate the time of supply of water to a particular region priory and also an ultrasonic algae prevention system is attached with it the main tank to prevent the algae formation. In the part of automatic GSM alert, the water supply will be notified to an individual through their mobile which makes them aware of time of supply and avoids the limitations of the existing system. Ultrasonic algae prevention system is based on the proven fact that ultrasonic braves prevents the formation of molecules from an atom which is the major reason for the algae formation in tank so that ultrasonic sensor is used to pass waves at regular intervals to avoid formation of algae in the water tank
Code Based Proficient Transactions Based on QR Code with Biometric Authentication
Authors: K Saranya , S S Rajasekar , B Nagarajan
Published: January 2021

Now a days the security dangers in the online ex-changes, ATM money withdrawals’ have expanded on a substan-tial scale. Individuals in the country zone are as yet ignorant of these dangers are as yet encountering many loses. Individuals unconscious of these dangers don't perceive that sharing their ATM PIN number, yet additionally sharing their credit/debit card number and CCV can likewise prompt the getting to of financial balance without their insight. In this way, in this proposed framework it is said that the credit/debit card number and CCV are being supplanted with dynamically produced QR codes. This QR code that is created can't be reproduced or hacked as effec-tively as the current framework. In the present framework OTP is sent to authenticate our transactions. This OTP is additionally added with Bio-metric confirmation like unique finger-print, iris information. This provides an additionally improved verification amid all the ATM exchanges. The execution on the above framework is basic as all the financial accounts are now linked with Aadhar card. And this can be implementing the QR code scanner alongside unique finger-print scanner and iris scanner in later stages. This never enables the unapproved clients to access or make any installments without the respective of the account holders. This expands the security level and furthermore enables the client to the exchange cash all the more securely. The pro-posed framework improves the security in the exchanges in our everyday life as no ATM withdrawal or Deposit should be possi-ble without the QR code and the Account holder themselves.
Performance Comparison of Adder Topologies with Parallel Processing Adder Circuit
Authors: J Muralidharan , M Senthisivakumar , A Prakash
Published: January 2021

In today’s modern era IC architecture design adders are become obligatory block. The growth in digitalization scenario to produce compact design products parameters like power, delay and area should be minimized. In most of the complex design of digital circuits, adder is an elementary factor. If the performance of digital adders is enriched, it would lead to quickening the binary operations in involved in the complex circuits. The constraints in the operation delay of an adder are due to carry propagation in the circuit. The adder topologies involved in this work includes Carry Save Adder, Carry Select Adder, Ripple Carry Adder and Kogge Stone Adder
Survey on Various DTN Routing Algorithms for Vehicular ADHOC Network (VANET)
Authors: M Saravanan , K Kamaraj , Arumugam Eswaran
Published: January 2021

Vehicle Adhoc Network (VANET) permits self-organized infrastructure. Link or Connectivity breakage or long delay (intermittent connection) is an important issue in the VANET which arises due to the dynamic topological changes. Mainly two algorithms Vehicle assisted Data Delivery (VADD) and Opportunistic routing algorithm supports for handling delay/disruption tolerant network (DTN). Intention of DTN is to create dynamic link between the sender and receiver vehicle in the case of link disruption or absence of path between two nodes and forwards the data using store carry and forward. VADD carry and forward the data as much as possible in disconnected network using intersection mode, straightway mode or destination mode. Opportunistic routing can deal the unreliable data and intermittent connectivity in VANET by considering the multiple nodes as a next hop forwarder instead of considering pre-selected single node to be the best forwarder. This paper gives the study about various opportunistic routing algorithms for handling delay/disruption tolerant network.
Visitor/Intruder Monitoring System using Haar-cascade Classifier Algorithm
Authors: G Jenifa , N Yuvaraj , K R SriPreethaa
Published: January 2021

Home security system plays a predominant role in the modern era. The purpose of the security systems is to protect the members of the family from intruders. The main idea behind this system is to provide security for residential areas. In today’s world securing our home takes a major role in the society. Surveillance from home to huge industries, plays a significant role in the fulfilment of our security. There are many machine learning algorithms for home security system but Haar-cascade classifier algorithm gives a better result when compared with other machine learning algorithm This system implements a face recognition and face detection using Haar-cascade classifier algorithm, OpenCV libraries are used for training and testing of the face detection process. In future, face recognition will be everywhere in the world. Face recognition is creating a magic in every field with its advanced technology. Visitor/Intruder monitoring system using Machine Learning is used to monitor the person and find whether the person is a known or unknown person from the captured picture. Here LBPH (Local Binary Pattern Histogram) Face Recognizer is used. After capturing the image, it is compared with the available dataset then their respective name and picture is sent to the specified email to alert the owner.
Modeling, Simulation and Stability Analysis of Multilevel Inverter Control for Grid Connected Distributed Generation
Authors: A Gowrishankar , R Revathi , B Lalitha , D Sathish kumar , B SampathKumar
Published: January 2021

This paper deals with the stability issues of grid integrated distributed generations through voltage source inverter (VSI). Distributed generation is now increased day by day due to demand of power so power production from nonconventional sources is connected to the grid via VSI with traditional PI controller for controlling of grid currents. Due to grid impedance variations, the PI controller’s bandwidth and their low frequency gain has to be reduced to maintain the system stability, thus debasing the tracking routines and capability of rejecting disturbance of system tends to unstable. In this proposed methodology, the VSI is controlled by the way of novel controller long with stability is analyzed. This proposed technique determines the grid stability which relies upon the impedance of VSI and the impedance of grid network. It expresses that the electrical grid network stays stable if the proportion of inverter impedance to grid network impedance fulfills the Nyquist stability criterion. The simulation of the novel controller scheme and the traditional PI regulator with VSI are given and analyzed, which approves the exhibition of the methodology.
Smart Gloves For Live-Wire Workers
Authors: R Senthil Kumar , K Prabhakaran , A Surya Moorthy , J Suhail Basha , A Dhyaneshwaran , S Sherothkar
Published: January 2021

- Electrocution is an unfortunate mishap prevailing in most of the countries across the world for which the electricians become a dominant prey due to their ignorance in utilizing the safety wearable’s especially gloves. The wearables are usually insulated and tested apart under various testing conditions], thus electrician gloves are designed to withstand 11KV of voltage. These gloves often considered optional by electricians as there’s no mandatory conventions imposed. This lethargic attitude poses the way for fatal electrocution. This paper focuses on building a device which monitors the health of the electrician and which composes of measuring instruments which measures the voltage, ampere, inductance, capacitance, resistance, rotation per minute and connectivity test. The health monitoring system and the measuring instruments are integrated on the insulated electrical gloves. Besides, the gloves do calculate the working hours of the electrician once he wears it. By this, the gloves become mandatory for electricians who work on live-wire.
Systematic Design of Multilevel Cascaded H-Bridge Inverter for Dynamic Loads
Authors: Katta Pradeep , A Mohammed Ovaiz , P Monisha , E Nandhini , M Sailakshmi , M Uma mageswari
Published: January 2021

In recent years, renewable energy sources have been drastically increased over any other energy sources. In among those renewable energy sources, solar energy has gained more attention and importance over other types of renewable energies. On a smaller scale, whether by PV cell panels or passive solar home architecture, we can leverage the sun's rays to fuel the entire building. Passive solar homes are built to obtain heating through concrete, bricks, tiles, and other heat retaining materials in the sun through south-facing windows. Some solar-powered homes produce more than enough electricity, enabling the homeowner to return to the grid to sell surplus power. Batteries are also an economically attractive way to store excess solar energy so that it can be used at night. Scientists are hard at work on new advances that blend form and function, such as solar skylights and roof shingles. So, in order to convert solar energy to electrical energy, inverters are employed using photovoltaic cells. According to the necessity of power consumption and to increase the efficiency multilevel inverters are made into applicability. This paper focuses on the vital role played by photovoltaic cells to reduce the switching stress on cascaded type H-Bridge configured multilevel inverter. As a positive side effect of this, one can achieve reduced harmonic distortion, increased efficiency in output power, reduced power loss, ease of implementation. As well as by decreasing the number of switches employed, the system become more efficient.
ACADEMIC STRESS AND ACADEMIC MOTIVATION AMONG UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS OF KEBBI STATE UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY, ALIERO KEBBI STATE, NIGERIA
Authors: Haruna Shehu , Muhammad Sagir , Sani Haruna
Published: January 2021

The study assessed the relationship between academic stress and academic motivation among UG 2 students of Kebbi state university of science and technology, Aliero Kebbi state, Nigeria. The study employed correlational design and was guided by two (2) hypotheses. Findings revealed that significant relationship exist between Academic stress and intrinsic motivation among UG 2 students r = 0.706, significant relationship also exist between Academic stress and extrinsic motivation r = 0.632. The following recommendations were made: Seminars, workshops and conferences should be organized for all stakeholders in educational sector to know that academic stress is hazardous to the wellbeing of the students; therefore, university should review its policies, goals and objectives to meet the needs and aspirations of students in order to minimize their academic stress. Teachers, parents and counsellors should educate students on how to cope with academic stress and understand the adverse effect of academic stress.
THE STAKEHOLDERS’ RESPONSIBILITIES IN MANAGING EXAMINATION MALPRACTICE IN SECONDARY SCHOOLS, IN LAGOS STATE, NIGERIA
Authors: Adeniran Festus , Bakare Kolawole , Akinpade Ojejoke
Published: January 2021

This paper examines the stakeholders’ responsibilities in managing examination malpractice in secondary schools in Kosofe Local Government, Lagos State, Nigeria. It examines the forms, causes, effects, stakeholder’s responsibilities, and efforts made to curb it. As a descriptive research, the study’s population is 20 secondary schools in Kosofe Local Government, Lagos State, Nigeria. The methods of selecting respondents were multi-stage and stratified random sampling techniques. The instrument used to collect data was a questionnaire tagged ‘Responsibilities of Stakeholders in Managing Examination Malpractice Questionnaire’ (RSMEMQ), the data collected were analyzed using frequency count and simple percent. The findings revealed that one major cause of examination malpractices in the schools was indiscipline among the students which led many of them to Examination malpractice. Other important causes include the non-implementation of examination malpractice decree and inadequate supervision of students during the examination. Efforts made by the stakeholders to curb examination malpractices were discussed and conclusions were made. The paper recommends that there should be full implementation of examination malpractices decree which stipulates a jail term of twenty one (21) years for any culprit, adequate facilities should be provided, new measurement and evaluation criteria should be used, the use of mobile phone should be prohibited in examination halls, teacher, and supervisors should be persons of proven integrity and the question of double standard should not arise. It also recommends the termination of appointment of any stakeholders such as examination officials, teachers, staff assistants, and managements, who perpetrate examination malpractice and that serious punishment should be enforced to serve as a deterrent to others who may have such intension in future.
SOCIAL NETWORKING AND EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE OF MULTINATIONAL OIL COMPANIES IN NIGERIA
Authors: Korubo Intiedukoba , Onuoha Chima
Published: January 2021

The study evaluates the implication of social networking on employee performance of multinational oil organizations in Nigeria. This is done by identifying the social networking needs and its usage for better performance of employees in selected Multinational companies. Using the purposive sampling technique, the study delimited its scope to Rivers state branches of these various oil firms. A sample size of 50 human resource managers constituted the respondents of the study. Using the regression analysis, the study observes that social networking contributes significantly to employee’s performance as captured by the skills learning, knowledge, productivity and motivation. This study shows that social networking become an integral part of respondents’ life and have a strong impact on their organizational performance. Social networking affects working situations of employees of multinational oil firms too. The study recommends that managers and those in top administration in M.N.C.s to take part in creating social Networking. It will empower employees to participate in and center on various dynamic to empower associations and their workers to accomplish better execution. Organizations should divide employees in different categories according to their habits of response on social networks and manage their performance productivity accordingly.
Diagnostic performance of HRP2-only malaria rapid diagnostic test in Ghanaian pregnant women with asymptomatic peripheral blood infection: the case of First Response® test kit
Authors: Osarfo Joseph , Tagbor Harry , Alifragis Michael , Magnuess Pascal
Published: January 2021

Background: The use of malaria rapid diagnostic test(RDT) enables targeted treatment that mitigates against the development of parasite drug resistance. With detection thresholds at ≥200 parasites/μL, their diagnostic performance in pregnant women may be challenging as asymptomatic infections with low parasite densities are common. Few data exist on the performance of histidine-rich protein-2 (HRP2) RDTs in Ghanaian pregnant women considering commonly occurring low parasite densities.
Objective: The study sought to contribute more knowledge on test performance on First Response® test kit to guide the continuous evaluation of HRP2 RDTs in pregnancy. Methods: As part of an antimalarial drug trial in pregnancy, First Response® RDT results were compared to microscopy of peripheral blood slides in 1664 women. The diagnostic performance indicators were computed as proportions with 95% confidence intervals. The risk of having a positive RDT result was computed for age, gravidity and parasite density using binomial regression methods.
Results: Parasitaemia prevalence by microscopy was 5.71%(n =95/1664) while that by RDT was 21.57%(n = 359/1664). Sensitivity was 82.11% (n=78/95), specificity was 82.09% (n=1288/1569), positive predictive value was 21.73% (n=78/359), and the likelihood ratio for a positive test was 4.58. False-negative RDT results were recorded for low parasite densities as well as densities ≥ 200/ μL while false-positive results were recorded in 281of 1664 tests. Primigravidae and younger aged women were more likely to have positive RDT results compared to multigravidae and women aged ≥ 30 yr.
Conclusion: The moderate sensitivity, specificity and other diagnostic parameters reported suggest the First Response® malaria RDT is useful for detecting peripheral parasitaemia in pregnant women but the use of HRP2-only RDTs is limited by the existence of parasites with HRP2 gene deletion. The use of RDTs based on combined antigens continues to be recommended. Further research is needed on RDT performance in pregnant women with declining malaria transmission.
PENGARUH MOTIVASI KERJA INTRINSIK, LINGKUNGAN KERJA DAN DISIPLIN KERJA TERHADAP KINERJA KARYAWAN PADA KSP CREDIT UNION DHARMA PRIMA KITA
Authors:   Universitas Sarjanawiyata Tamansiswa, Prayekti Prayekti , Patas Godrikus
Published: January 2021

Performance as the results of work functions or activities of a person or group in an organization within a certain period of time at KSP Credit Union Dharma Prima Kita. This study aims to partially determine the effect of work motivation, work environment and work discipline on employee performance. The subjects of this study were employees of KSP Credit Union Dharma Prima Kita, with a total of 70 respondents. This study uses a quantitative approach with multiple linear regression data analysis techniques and uses the SPSS for windows 25 computer program. The results of this study indicate that work motivation has a positive and significant effect on employee performance, the work environment has a positive and significant effect on employee performance, work discipline has a positive effect. and significant on employee performance and simultaneously work motivation, work environment and work discipline have a positive and significant effect on employee performance.
BRAIN NATRIURETIC PEPTIDE (BNP) SEBAGAI BIOMARKER GAGAL JANTUNG KONGESTIF
Authors:   Universitas Methodist Indonesia, Sembiring Budi , Siahaan Jekson
Published: January 2021

Brain Natriuretic Peptide (BNP) is mainly secreted by the heart ventricles and acts as antagonist to Renin-Angiotensin-Aldosterone. BNP is secreted as pre-proBNP which is broken down into BNP and proBNP in circulation. The BNP examination is done by measuring the levels of BNP or N-Terminal-proBNP depending on the method and the manufacturer. Increased levels of BNP and NT-proBNP indicate heart failure so that BNP and NT-proBNP are considered markers of heart failure. This examination is also indicated to help establish the diagnosis, monitoring, and prognosis of heart failure. Natriuretic peptide examination can be done by several methods such as radioimmunoassay (RIA), Enzyme immunoassay (EIA), Fluorescence immunoassay (FIA), and Sandwich Electro Chemiluminescence Immuno Assay (Sandwich ECLIA).
NILAI TAMBAH KACANG TANAH MENJADI TING-TING KACANG
Authors:   Universitas Methodist Indonesia, Simbolon Friska , Sinaga Eva
Published: January 2021

Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah untuk menganalisis tahapan pengolahan kacang tanah menjadi ting-ting kacang di Desa Sukadamai, untuk menganalisis nilai tambah yang dihasilkan dari pengolahan kacang tanah menjadi ting-ting kacang, untuk menganalisis pendapatan pengolah kacang tanah menjadi ting-ting kacang, untuk menganalisis kelayakan usaha pengolahan kacang tanah menjadi ting-ting kacang dan untuk menganalisis saluran pemasaran yang dilakukan di pengolahan kacang tanah menjadi ting-ting kacang. Penentuan daerah penelitian dilakukan dengan cara Purposive (sengaja). Metode pengambilan sampel yaitu dengan metode Sensus dimana sampel berjumlah 1 orang yaitu pengolah kacang tanah menjadi ting-ting kacang merek DI dan RO di Desa Sukadamai. Metode analisis data yang digunakan adalah metode perhitungan nilai tambah, pendapatan, analisis kelayakan usaha dengan menggunakan analisis R/C Ratio dan BEP Produksi dan BEP Harga. Dari Hasil Penelitian dapat disimpulkan 1) proses pengolahan kacang tanah menjadi ting-ting kacang terdiri dari penyediaan bahan baku, penyangraian kacang, penggilingan kacang, penampian kacang, pelarutan gula, pencetakan ting-ting kacang dan pengemasan 2) Nilai tambah yang dihasilkan adalah dari pengolahan kacang tanah menjadi ting-ting kacang di daerah penelitian sebesar Rp 1.731.428,55 dengan rasio nilai tambah (54,10 % ) > 50 % maka nilai tambah pengolahan kacang tanah menjadi ting-ting kacang tergolong tinggi. 3) Pendapatan pengolah ting-ting-kacang selama satu bulan produksi adalah sebesar Rp 1.363.428,65. 4) Usaha pengolahan kacang tanah menjadi ting-ting kacang di daerah penelitian layak untuk diusahakan karena diperoleh nilai R/C sebesar 1,74 > 1, diperoleh nilai BEP produksi sebanyak 183,66 bungkus (produksi > BEP Produksi yaitu 320 bungkus > 183,66 bungkus) dan diperoleh nilai BEP Harga sebesar Rp 5.739,28 (harga > BEP Harga yaitu Rp 10.000 > Rp 5.739,28).
PENGARUH PEMBERIAN PUPUK ORGANIK CAIR DAN ABU VULKANIK TERHADAP PERTUMBUHAN DAN PRODUKSI BAWANG MERAH (Allium ascalonicum L.)
Authors:   Universitas Methodist Indonesia, Saragih Meylin Kristina , Manalu Andi
Published: January 2021

Penelitian ini bertujuan pengaruh pemberian abu vulkanik dan POC Biourine sapi terhadap pertumbuhan dan produksi bawang merah. Penelitian ini dilaksanakan di Jl. Pendidikan No. 23 TJ. Selamat Kec. Sunggal Kab. Deli Serdang dengan ketinggian tempat ± 25 meter dpl, penelitian ini dilaksanakan pada pada bulan Desember 2019 – Maret 2020. Penelitian ini menggunakan Rancangan Acak Kelompok faktorial dengan 2 faktor. Faktor pertama adalah Pupuk Organik Cair terdiri dari 3 taraf yaitu : P0 = kontrol, P1 = 150 ml/plot dan P2 = 300 ml/plot. Faktor kedua adalah abu vulkanik terdiri dari 3 taraf yaitu : V1 = 0,5 kg/plot, V2 = 1 kg/plot dan V3 = 1,5 kg/plot. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa perlakuan pupuk organik cair hingga dosis 300 ml/plot nyata meningkatkan bobot segar umbi per sampel, tetapi berpengaruh tidak nyata terhadap tinggi tanaman, jumlah daun, jumlah umbi per sampel, diameter umbi per sampel dan bobot kering umbi per sampel. Perlakuan dosis abu vulkanik hingga dosis 1,5 kg/plot nyata meningkatkan bobot segar umbi per sampel, tetapi berpengaruh tidak nyata terhadap tinggi tanaman. Interaksi antara dosis pupuk organik cair dan abu vulkanik berpengaruh tidak nyata terhadap semua parameter yang diamati.
Mapeamento Tecnológico, Tendênicias Competitivas
Authors:   Universidade Federal de Sergipe
Published: January 2021

A obra “MAPEAMENTO TECNOLÓGICO, TENDÊNCIAS COMPETITIVAS” corresponde a uma compilação de material utilizados por pesquisadores no campo da Propriedade Intelectual e Prospecção Tecnológica em suas pesquisas acadêmicas. Com as pesquisas realizadas, empenhando-se em mostrar cenários competitivos, espera-se que esta obra torne-se referência e um estímulo à todos que alunos de graduação e pós-graduação das mais diversas áreas, empresários e outros profissionais que possivelmente se interessam pelo tema proposto.
POSTMODERN SANATTA ESER VE KAVRAM BİLEŞENLERİ ÜZERİNE BİR DEĞERLENDİRME
Authors: BURUNSUZ Muteber
Published: January 2021

ÖZ Modernizm, endüstriyel değişimler, makineleşme, teknolojinin hızla gelişimi ve tüketim kültürü aracılığıyla, sanatın malzemesini ve konusunu zaman içerisinde değiştirmiştir. 1980’li yıllarda ortaya çıkan postmodernizm kavramı mimaride başlayarak, diğer sanat alanlarına doğru yayılmıştır. Birçok postmodernist sanatçı; eserlerinde farklı sanat alanlarını, sanat alanlarının farklı bileşenlerini bir araya getirerek çoğulcu anlayışlar ortaya koymaktadır. Bu noktada resim, heykel, enstalasyon, fotoğraf, kavramsalcı sanat anlayışlarının birlikteliğiyle disiplinlerarası bir anlayış söz konusudur. Postmodernizmin zemininin oluşmasını sağlayan üsluplar arasında pop art, minimal sanat, fluxus, art povera, kavramsalcı sanat akım ve hareketlerini görmek mümkündür. Postmodernizm modernizmi eleştirdiği süreçte, eklektisizm, alıntılama, çok anlamlılık ve muğlak olma kavramlarını ortaya koymaktadır. Kesin ve sınırlı ilkelerden uzaklaşan postmodernizm, klasik olan sanat uygulamalarının yanı sıra fotoğraf, kolaj, pastiş, parodi, asamblaj, mulaj uygulamalarına da yer verir. Temsilci sanatçılarından Cindy Sherman ve Barbara Kruger eserlerinde fotoğraf ve dijital uygulamalarıyla öne çıkarken, Sherrie Levine, Jeff Koons ve Damien Hirst heykel ve enstelasyonlarıyla yer vermektedir. Postmodern sanat süreci sanatın nesnesinin kavramlar aracılığıyla değişimi, hazır gösteri temsillerinin yoğun şekilde kullanımı ve kitsch’in sanat ortamına girmesiyle sonuçlanmıştır. Sanatçılar yaşadıkları toplumda bulundukları mekanla ilişkilendirdikleri toplumsal, kültürel değişimler aracılığıyla, postmodern kavram ilişkilerini çözümleyerek sanata ve sanat eserlerine eleştirel bir yaklaşımda bulunmuşlardır. Postmodern sanat hızlı üretim şekliyle, hazır nesnelerin ortaya koyulmasıyla, üslup çeşitliliğinin var olduğu çoğulluk ilkesiyle geçmişe atıfta bulunurken, bugünün sanatına da eleştirel bir bakış açısı sunmaktadır. Araştırmada ilgili literatür betimsel-survey tarama yöntemiyle incelenerek, postmodernizm olgusu, postmodernist sanat süreci, üslup çeşitliliği ve sanatçı eser incelemeleri ile sınırlandırılmıştır. Postmodernizmde gündeme gelen tüketim, cinsiyet ve etnisite kavramlarının sanat eserleri aracılığıyla değerlendirilmesi amaçlanmıştır.
TEXTILE DESIGN PATTERNS IN OTTOMAN MINIATURE ART
Authors: GÜMÜŞER Tülay , MENEK Serdar
Published: January 2021

16th century is a period in which many artistic styles developed and reached a high level in the Ottoman Empire. Textile and miniature played an important role among these arts. Especially, Ottoman court textiles were included in history pages with examples rich in pattern, color, composition, style and material. The fabrics designed and manufactured especially foe the Sultan and courtiers became symbols of status with their quality and rich materials and found a price in the Ottoman Empire with the colors used and symbolic meanings of motifs. On the other hand, miniature is a visual source which underpin traditional painting and at the same time give information about the culture and life style of the time. Apart from the artistic aspects of these subjects of great importance, their contributions to pattern design are also of great importance. Pattern designs gain originality and aesthetics to textile surface. It is possible to examine textile patterns of classical period over the works of art that masters of miniature painted with a realistic perspective. In the miniature works of art belonging to Muralist Osman and Muralist Nigari, which were included in the content of the study, there are characteristic features of classical Ottoman textile patterns and motifs. In the study, qualitative research method was used; composition schemas of visual examples were drawn and examined in terms of their design features. Six miniature works of art chosen according to their different pattern features were subject to catalogue study, and the obtained findings have been discussed in the conclusion part.
BAĞIMSIZ TÜRKİYE SİNEMASI’NDA OTORİTE KARŞISINDA ERKEK ÇOCUKLAR (2010-2020)
Authors: YİĞİT Zehra
Published: January 2021

Baba’nın yokluğu, pek çok filmde ana karakterin eylemlerini gerçekleştirmesinde etkili ve aynı zamanda temel bir motivasyon kaynağı olarak kendini gösterir. Babanın yokluğu bazen babanın ölmüş olmasından kaynaklanırken bazen de baba figürünün güçsüz olması dolayısıyla gerçekleşir. Baba eksiği çoğunlukla oğul tarafından doldurulurken, erkek çocuk ölen babanın yerine yerleşir ve onun rolünü edinir. Diğer yandan iktidarın ailedeki ilk temsilcisi olarak baba figüründeki eksiklik, geniş bir yelpazedeki otorite simgesi ile de kapatılabilir. Bu makalede, ana karakteri/lerini bir erkek çocuğun yada erkek çocukların oluşturduğu ve “çocuk bakış açısı” ile çekilen 2010 sonrası Bağımsız Türkiye Sineması’ndaki filmlerdeki Baba Yasası’nın inşasına odaklanılacaktır. Jacques Lacan’a göre baba, akrabalık ilişkileri açısından ensest yasağını kurarken aynı zamanda topluluğun yasasının özneye aktarılmasını da sağlar. Çalışmada, örneklemi oluşturan Sivas (Kaan Müjdeci, 2014), Rauf (Barış Kaya-Soner Caner, 2016), Mavi Bisiklet (Ümit Köreken, 2016) ve Kar Korsanları (Faruk Hafızhacıoğlu, 2016) adlı filmlerde, babanın yokluğunda, toplumsalın yasasının yani Babanın Yasası’nın nasıl kurulduğu ve işlediği anlatılacaktır. Ayrıca Slavoj Žižek’in tanımladığı anamorfik bakış açısı ile sembolik baba figürünü temsil eden otoriteyi simgeleyen kurumlar üzerinden filmlerdeki otoriteye karşı erkek çocukların duruşları da saptanacaktır.
Analysis of Consumer Assessment in Small and Medium Enterprises "Raja Abon Makmur Lestari" on Shredded Products and Mix Marketing
Authors: Yulia Yulia , Bahtera Novyandra Ilham , Purwasih Rati
Published: January 2021

Raja Abon Makmur Lestari's business has good potential, resulting in considerable business competition. One of the businesses that produce shredded is Small and Medium Enterprises (UKM) Raja Abon Makmur Lestari. This business must apply a consumer-oriented marketing concept. The application of this concept is to determine the marketing mix consisting of product, price, promotion, and place. The purpose of this study was to analyze consumer assessments of the various attributes of shredded products and evaluate the results of the shredded product marketing mix strategy. The method used in this research is descriptive analysis, with the 4P marketing mix approach. The marketing mix strategy evaluation design involves internal parties, namely business owners, and external parties, namely consumers. The results of the discussion show that consumer assessment of products has guaranteed quality, consumer ratings of prices are in accordance with quality, consumer assessments of shredded product distribution are easy to obtain and consumer assessments of promotion by word of mouth are very efficient and easy to get information on social media. The evaluation results of the marketing mix for shredded products are in the range of 101-125. Based on this total value, it can be concluded that all the variables of the marketing mix carried out by the king of shredded and prosperous sustainable have been effective.
Abuso de autoridad en el Estado de Emergencia por la pandemia del (Covid-19) en el Perú, desde el enfoque de la Criminología Crítica.
Authors: Grando Mamani Manuel Yeferson , Choquecota Quispe Edwin Alex , Churana Mamani Franklin , Chipana Paredes Yeni Lisbeth
Published: January 2021

El hecho de que una persona tenga un cargo público, ya sea policía o militar etc., no tiene la potestad, ni mucho menos la facultad de obrar en contravención a la ley, es decir no respetando los protocolos y excediéndose en el uso de la fuerza que el estado les confiere; si bien es cierto el abuso autoridad, prescrito en el Código penal, supone una orientación de política criminal destinada a cerrar espacios de impunidad cuando la conducta atribuida al funcionario público, no se ajusta a los alcances normativos. Es por ello, que nace de esa falencia analizar el abuso de autoridad desde la perspectiva de la Criminología Crítica, donde está refuta la ineficiencia del Estado frente a las medidas y la regulación del abuso de autoridad, siendo el objetivo principal del trabajo identificar de qué manera se causa el abuso de autoridad y dentro de los objetivos específicos, describir y explicar el mal uso de la fuerza por parte de los agentes ejecutivos dentro del estado de emergencia por el (Covid-19) en el Perú, finalmente se demuestra que hay un uso desmedido de la fuerza por parte de los agentes del orden e ineficiencia de los órganos estatales frente a este conflicto.