bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Liselere Giriş Sınavına Sosyal Bilgiler Öğretmenlerinin Görüşleri Doğrultusunda Bakış: T.C. İnkılâp Tarihi ve Atatürkçülük Dersi Örneği
Authors: ÇAKMAK Zafer , YİĞEN Veysel
Published: June 2023

Ülkemizde merkezi sınavlar yoluyla ortaöğretim kurumlarına öğrenci yerleştirme uygulaması 1955’te Maarif Kolejlerinin yaptığı sınavla başlamış, sistem üzerinde yapılan çeşitli değişikliklerle günümüze kadar gelmiştir. Bu şekilde sistemlerin uygulanmasında ortaöğretime girecek öğrenci sayısının fazla oluşu ve okullar arasındaki eğitim ve öğretimde nitelik farklılıklarının etkisinin olduğu söylenebilir. Ortaöğretime girişte son dönemde ise çok hızlı ve ani sınav değişiklileri yaşanmıştır. 1997’den 2004’e kadar LGS (Liselere Giriş Sınavı), 2004’ten 2008’e kadar OKS (Ortaöğretim Kurumları Seçme ve Yerleştirme Sınavı), 2008’den 2013’e kadar SBS (Seviye Belirleme Sınavı), 2014’ten 2018’e kadar TEOG (Temel Eğitimden Ortaöğretime Geçiş Sınavı) sınavları uygulanmış, son olarak 2018’de LGS (Liselere Geçiş Sınavı) sınavı ile yerleştirmeler yapılmıştır. Yapılan çalışmanın amacı son LGS’de T.C. İnkılâp Tarihi ve Atatürkçülük dersi soru sayısının düşürülmesinin öğrencilerin bu derse yönelik ilgisine ilişkin sosyal bilgiler öğretmenlerinin görüşlerini almaktır. 30 sosyal bilgiler öğretmeninin görüşlerinin alındığı bu çalışmada nitel araştırma yöntemi kullanılmış olup elde edilen veriler betimsel tarama ve içerik analizi teknikleriyle analiz edilip tablolaştırılmıştır. Çalışma bulgularında T.C. İnkılâp Tarihi ve Atatürkçülük ders saatinin az olması, sınavda soru sayısının yeterli olmaması, soruların katsayısının ve kapsam geçerliliği düşük olması ortaya çıkan sonuçlardan öne çıkanlardır.
Factors Affecting First Year Students’ Performance in Fundamental Accounting Course: Case Study Kampala International University in Tanzania (KIUT)
Authors: Mutayabarwa Juvenary , Athuman Mgeni
Published: June 2023

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to determine factors that potentially influence students’ academic performance in Fundamental Accounting course at Kampala International University in Tanzania (KIUT).

Methodology: The study adopted a quantitative research design. The sample of the study involved 134 first year students majoring in Bachelor of Business Administration at KIUT. Data was analyzed using the chi-square test at p=.05.

Findings: The results revealed that students’ Mathematics Background, Accounting background, Combination, interest and study positioning had significant association with students’ performance in fundamental accounting course while students’ gender, English background, Weekly study hours, financial support, financial support rate, usage of hardcopies, school type, understanding level, had no significant with students’ performance in fundamental accounting course. While several variables to examine factors affecting students’ performance have been done; this study included students’ positioning and students study style (by hard copies or soft copies) which have not been exhausted in the past.

Unique Contribution to Theory, Practice and Policy: On the basis of the findings this study recommended that KIUT should adjust its selection criteria by including previous academic performance particularly Mathematics and Accounting related subjects as among the metrics to be used in admitting students for programmers having fundamental accounting as one of its core course. However, to maintain stability, students with poor Mathematics and Accounting backgrounds could be provided with remedial programmes to cover up for their weakness.
Liquidity Capacity and Financial Performance of Commercial Banks in Kenya
Authors: Abuga Kiage , Wamugo Lucy , Makori Daniel
Published: June 2023

Purpose: The objective of the study was to assess the impact of liquidity capacity on the financial performance of commercial banks in Kenya.

Methodology: This study employed the explanatory research design. The 42 Kenyan commercial banks were the study's target population. The essential financial data for analysis was extracted and compiled using a data collection routine from the yearly reports. Panel data was mined from 42 commercial banks for six years between 2012 and 2018. The data were assessed by employing descriptive statistics as well as inferential statistics. Descriptive statistics employed involved the standard deviation, median, and average. Inferential statistics used involved panel regression. The data analysis was aided by STATA software.

Findings: The findings from the regression analysis indicate that Net Stable Funding and Liquidity Coverage exert a significant positive impact on the financial performance of commercial banks in Kenya. Conversely, provisioning for Non-Performing Loans, Liquidity Gap, and Provisioning for Nonperforming Loans demonstrate a notable negative effect on the financial performance of commercial banks in the country. Moreover, the study reveals that bank competition plays a significant moderating role in the relationship between liquidity capacity and the financial performance of commercial banks in Kenya.

Unique Contribution to Theory, Practice and Policy: The study was anchored on Anticipated Income Theory and Liquidity Preference Theory. The study recommended that the regulatory body for commercial banks, the CBK, facilitates open channels of communication between policy makers and senior management of commercial banks in Kenya. This discussion is critical to ensuring that the monetary policies developed are practical and beneficial to the expansion of the commercial banking industry. Lastly, the study suggests that all commercial banks in Kenya integrate considerations of liquidity costs, benefits, and risks into their performance measurement, pricing, and approval processes for significant business activities.
Growth And Production Of Seaweed Caulerpa Lentillifera With Microorganism Liquid Organic Fertilization Local (MOL) From bean Sprouts
Authors: Safitri Nur Annisa , Darmawati Darmawati , Khaeriyah Andi , Sambu Abdul Haris , Wahyu Farhanah
Published: June 2023

Caulerpa lentillifera seaweed is one of the seaweed commodities that is very popular with the community, it has even been produced through aquaculture. Caulerpa lentillifera seaweed has a fairly high nutritional content in the form of carbohydrates, proteins, vitamins, and minerals. Increased production can be done by developing cultivation technology, namely by giving liquid organic fertilizer as a stimulant in accelerating growth. This study aims to determine the concentration of liquid organic fertilizer from bean sprouts to increase the growth and production of Caulerpa lentillifera seaweed. The research method used a completely randomized design (CRD) with 4 treatments and 3 replications. Treatments A, B, C, and D (each given MOL: 1.5 mL MOL/L water, 2 mL MOL/L water, 2.5 mL MOL/L water, and 3 mL MOL/L water). Data analysis using ANOVA and continued Duncan's test. The results showed that the application of liquid organic fertilizer to Caulerpa lentillifera seaweed using 3 mL MOL/L of local microorganism water from bean sprouts gave the highest absolute growth of 374 g and the highest production of 3.74 kg/m2.
Application Of Importance Performance Analysis (IPA) Of Sapta Pesona Beach Marina Semarang
Authors: Dhameria Vita , Sulfiani Sulfiani , Kusumah Adie Irwan
Published: June 2023

This study aims to analyze the level of visitor satisfaction on the service performance of Marina Semarang beach. The method of measuring visitor satisfaction uses the IPA (Importance-Performance Analysis) method or the Performance Interest Analysis and the Customer Satisfaction Index or Customer Satisfaction Index (IKP). Data was collected by filling out questionnaires and interviewing 440 respondents who were visitors to Marina Semarang Beach who were domiciled in Semarang. The questionnaire consists of 3 parts: first, visitor characteristics data, second assessment/perception of visitors about the performance (performance) at the tourist attractions Marina Semarang Beach, third assessment/perceptions about the importance (importance) in tourist attractions Marina Beach Semarang. A total of 274 respondents or 62.27%, this shows that the respondents are satisfied, meaning that the implementation of the attributes of Sapta Pesona Marina Beach Semarang is satisfactory. a total of 437 respondents or 99.3%, this shows that respondents feel it is important that the implementation of the attributes of Sapta Pesona Marina Beach Semarang is expected to be improved.
The Effect Of Different Depth Of Tuna Handline Fishing On Catches At KM Viona III Based In Cilacap Ocean Fishing Port, Central Java Province
Authors: Haris Dendi , Sutono HS Dian , Jamaludin M , Perangin-angin Robet , Tumpu Mula
Published: June 2023

Handline is a fishing gear that is selective about the catch and is a fishing gear that is passive or in the process of catching it there is a waiting period. The waiting period for the handline is the time when the bait is waiting for the fish to eat it. The depth of the hook on KM Viona III varies. The depth is divided into 2 groups between 45-60 m and 67.5-82.5 m. The purpose of this study was to determine whether or not there was an effect of differences in hook depth on catches by paired sample test t-test using SPSS 24. Based on the Wilcoxon test, non-parametric test hook depth test for total catches presented by SPSS 24 with asymp values .sig of 0.041. Because 0.041 < 0.05 means that there is a difference in catches based on the number of fish and it can be concluded that there is also an effect of hook depth on the number of catches, and the weight of the catch has a value of 0.023. Because the value is 0.023 <0.05, H0 is rejected and Ha is accepted, which means that there are differences in the weight of the catch at different depths and it can be concluded that there is also an effect of the depth of the hook on the weight of the catch. which was carried out at the Cilacap Ocean Fishing Port and participated in a 32-day arrest operation at KM Viona III.
Mapping Area Of Potential Arresting Rajungan (Portunus pelagicus) In Medan Belawan Waters, North Sumatera Province
Authors: Fuadi Afdhal , Harahap Yuni Angraini , Miswar Edy , Arif Muhammad
Published: June 2023

Crab (Portunus pelagicus) is one of the fishery commodities that has high economic value, but fishermen in the waters of Medan Belawan still have difficulty in determining the location of the fishing area. Therefore, information is needed regarding the condition of potential arrest areas in an effort to speed up the trip of arrest operations and reduce fuel consumption. The purpose of this study is to map the distribution of sea surface temperature and chlorophyll-a as well as crab catches and also to analyze potential crab fishing areas. The method used is a survey method by recording the coordinates of the fishing area and the number of catches. Sea surface temperature and chlorophyll-a are obtained by downloading MODIS satellite imagery. The analysis used in this study is a linear regression analysis that serves to see the influence of sea surface temperature and chlorophyll-a on crab catches. The results obtained were the distribution of SPL and chlorophyll-a in Medan Belawan waters during February varied greatly, SPL ranged from 24.13ºC to 29.67ºC with an average value of 27.73ºC. While chlorophyll-a ranged from 0.11 mg/m3 to 3.52 mg/m3 with an average value of 1.613 mg/m3. The catch of crabs during February reached 6,253 kg, with the most catches of 2,380 kg, namely on February 18-25 and at least 264 kg on January 25 to February 1. The results of the analysis of the indicators of estimating the potential area of crabs show that those that are included in the potential category are KM. Khadijah, KM. Sifolin-folin 012, KM. Lugage, KM. Maduma 05, KM. SS XIII, KM. Aura, and KM. Malika Pala 1, while others fall into the potential medium category.
Effect Of Market Vegetable Waste Fermented Feeding On The Growth Of Red Cherry Ornamental Shrimp (Neocaridina davidi)
Authors: Wijaya Rudy , Maulana Muhammad Ihza , Setyawan Agung Cahyo , Kusuma Baruna
Published: June 2023

Red Cherry ornamental shrimp (Neocaridina davidi) is a freshwater ornamental shrimp that is in great demand for aquascape. Feed is one of the variables with the highest cost in the Red Chery ornamental shrimp farming business. This study was conducted to determine the effect of fermented feeding market vegetable waste on the growth of Red Cherry ornamental shrimp. This research was conducted in June-July 2021 using a Complete Random Racangan with 5 treatments and 3 tests at the Laboratory of the Faculty of Fisheries and Marine Sciences, Jenderal Soedirman University. The treatment given is the feeding of fermented feed from waste mustard, carrots, bean sprouts, and cabbage vegetables, as well as the feeding of spirulina as a control treatment. The observed parameters are absolute length and weight gain, specific growth rate, survival and water quality. The data from the study were analyzed statistically with the F ANOVA Test and the tukey test if there were differences between treatments. The results showed that the control treatment obtained markedly different results (P>0.05) from other treatments for absolute length and weight growth parameters. Bean sprouts vegetable waste gives the best yield (6.8±0.22%) for a specific growth rate. The survival rate value between treatments did not show any significantly different results (P<0.05). Water quality parameters in the maintenance medium are classified as feasible for the life of Red Chery ornamental shrimp. In this study, feed from fermented bean sprouts vegetable waste can provide the best growth for Red Chery ornamental shrimp
ANALYSIS OF BEEF CATTLE MARKETING CHANNEL EFFICIENCY IN LAMPOKO VILLAGE, BARRU REGENCY
Authors: Mihrani Mihrani , Wahid Abdurrahman Faris , Effendi Subhan
Published: June 2023

The purpose of this study was to analyze marketing channels, marketing margins, marketing farmer's share rate, and marketing efficiency of beef cattle in Lampoko Village, Barru Regency. The sample of this study was 12 breeders, 5 traders and 3 consumers. The data collection method is carried out by interviews (questionnaires) and literature studies. The method of sampling farmers is by purposive sampling method while the sample of traders and consumers uses snowball sampling method.  The strategy that must be done to deal with competitors is to increase promotion and maintain product quality. This aims to increase consumer attractiveness, expand market share and reduce the risk of similar competing products. The results showed that there were 3 channels of beef cattle marketing channels in Lampoko Village, namely; Farmers Collecting Traders Consumer Wholesalers, Farmers Collecting Traders Consumers / RPH, and Farmers Wholesalers Consumers. The highest marketing margin is channel I and III of Rp. 3,000,000 while channel II is Rp. 1,000,000. The highest Farmer's Share rate on channel II is 89%, channel I and III is 77%. The most efficient levels of marketing efficiency are channel II with 25%, channel III with 50% and channel I with 70%
GENDER OPPRESSION: THE YELLOW WALLPAPER BY CHARLOTTE PERKINS GILMAN
Authors: Riobelle M. Baruiz , Famila N. Jimenez , Ana Rutchell D. Sandot , Lito L. Diones
Published: June 2023

This literary study uses Feminist Criticism and Psychoanalytic Criticism, specifically it looks into the characters, themes, and symbolisms to reveal the issues of gender oppression that are reflected in the story. The method of literary research used is qualitative method of discourse analysis. In addition, the related literature and studies are utilized to support the textual investigation. Through the lens of the literary theories used, the issues that are found in the characters, are done through by looking into its portrayal and implication. Hence, the portrayal and implication of all the characters in the story are highly showing the presence of gender oppression. For the analysis of themes, it explores the significant issue about gender oppression that is happening inside the marriage wherein the husband turns to be dominant while the wife becomes inferior. On the other hand, the symbolisms reflect the essential representation of gender oppression experienced by the women in the story. Based on the findings, it is concluded that the story by Charlotte Perkins Gilman contains gender oppression. This study recommends that the literary researchers should make a character analysis, may create a study of the story that studies the theme of the literary work and should make a symbolism analysis essay on the story The Yellow Wallpaper.
THE PERFORMANCE OF MATHEMATICS MAJORS IN THE LICENSURE EXAMINATION FOR TEACHERS OF BAGUIO CENTRAL UNIVERSITY
Authors: NEYNEY SAMUEL K.
Published: June 2023

The main purpose of this study was to determine the level of effectiveness of the interventions or strategies used in enhancing the performance of Mathematics majors in the Licensure Examination for Teachers of Baguio Central University graduates. This study was experimental in design with a five (5) – year duration that covers three (3) successive Licensure Examination, in which the respondents involved six (6) Mathematics Major BCU Graduates divided into three (3) batches of LET takers: one (1) for the first batch during the 2014 LET examination; one (1) for the second batch during the 2015 LET examination; and four (4) for the third batch during the 2016 LET examination. Based from the LET passing rate, it was found out that the interventions or strategies used to enhance the performance of Mathematics majors in the Licensure Examination for Teachers of Baguio Central University were very much effective; thus, leads to a decision to accept the stated assumption of the study. Hence, based from the finding of the study, it was concluded that the interventions or strategies employed by the researcher were very much effective that the respondents were able to successfully pass their Licensure Examination; thus, enabling them to be “professionals”. Thus, by exposing these respondents to an intensive Mathematical problems and activities, on the emphasis of ‘experiential learning’ and ‘reflection’, the researcher’s interventions or strategies were able to maximize the learning growth of these respondents.
Modelling the Exchange Rates in Türkiye Employing Machine Learning Methods
Authors: YAMACLI Dilek SUREKCİ
Published: June 2023

Exchange rates affect several macroeconomic parameters in open economies. Considering their importance, the USD/TRY and EUR/TRY exchange rates in Türkiye are modelled employing machine learning methods in this study. The exchange rate data are gathered from the official sources for the period of 2003-2023 and then their nonlinearities are inspected in EViews software. As the next step, a machine learning model, namely an autoregressive deep learning model is developed in Python programming language. The developed model is trained separately for the USD/TRY and EUR/TRY exchange rate data. The loss curves regarding the training phases show that the developed model is trained effectively for the exchange rate data. Then, the actual exchange rate data and the results of the developed autoregressive deep learning model are plotted in the same axes showing overlap in a wide range. The performance metrics of the developed model for the USD/TRY and EUR/TRY modelling such as the coefficient of determination, mean absolute error, mean absolute percentage error and the root mean square error are also calculating further verifying the accuracy of the developed autoregressive deep learning model. It is argued that the developed model can also be applied for the modelling of the nonlinear econometric data for other cases.
Ocimum Sanctum Linn. (Tulsi): An Ethnomedicinal Herb Used in the Prevention and Treatment of Cancer
Authors: Murkar Sayali , Jadhav Nishigandha , Veer Snehal , Badhe Pravin
Published: June 2023

For thousands of years prior to the development of western medicine, people used traditional medicine to cure various ailments. With cancer being the most serious hazard to humanity, ethnomedicine can play an important role in cancer prevention and treatment. Among all therapeutic herbs, Ocimum sanctum Linn has chemo-preventive molecules and chemicals with anti-carcinogenic activity. In Ayurvedic medicine, its leaves, seeds, and roots are used. Numerous nutrients and bioactive substances may be found in Tulsi. The main chemical components of Tulsi include rosmalinic acid, oleanolic acid, caryophyllyne, and linalool. Some of its phytochemicals, such as eugenol, rosmarinic acid, apigenin, myretenal, luteolin, -sitosterol, and carnosic acid, have also been shown to prevent chemically induced skin, liver, oral, and lung cancers. These effects are mediated by increasing antioxidant activity, altering gene expression, inducing apoptosis, and inhibiting angiogenesis and metastasis. Studies on Ocimum Sanctum's possible effectiveness against conditions like breast, skin, and lung cancer have been conducted. All of these sorts of cancer diseases may be treated with this as an additional or complementary medication, and it can be included in many ways into a regular diet.
A REVIEW ON PHYTOCONSTITUENTS AND PHARMACOLOGICAL PROPERTIES OF SANSEVIERIA TRIFASCIATA (Snake Plant)
Authors: Ansari Kyamuddin , Chandra Gulab
Published: June 2023

Sansevieria trifasciata belongs to Agavaceae family which is frequently found in Indonesia. It is found in tropical and subtropical regions, stretching from Africa to Southeast Asia and the islands of the Indian Ocean. It is an evergreen, succulent, perennial plant that grows long, narrow, sword-shaped leaves up to 75 cm long that can be upright or slightly spreading from a rhizomatous base. The review was based on the screening of phytoconstituents and pharmacological activities of Sansevieria trifasciata plant. It has various chemical constiutents i.e., palmitic Acid, methyl linoleate, methyl linolenate, phytol, linoleic acid, oleic acid, stearic acid, stigmasterol etc. According to research, Sansevieria trifasciata leaf is frequently used to treat bronchitis, asthma, food poisoning, toxaemia coughs, snake bites and insect bites. The LD50 value was found to be 774.60 mg/kg, and oral dosage of 18,000 mg/kg did not result in animal mortality or any unfavourable behavioural effects. It concludes that S. trifasciata is the rich source of numerous chemical constituents having multiples of traditional uses. It has been confirmed in previous studies for diverse pharmacological activities including anti-ulcer, antibacterial, antioxidant, antidiabetic, antibacterial, anthelmintic, analgesic, anti-inflammatory, cytotoxic, anticancer, and effective in alopecia.
Method Development and Analysis on High Performance Liquid Chromatograph for the Simultaneous Estimation of Pantoprazole and Itopride in Oral Dosage Form (Tablet)
Authors: Barpete Alka , Dubey P.K , Manocha Nimita , Choudhary Shweta
Published: June 2023

Attempts were made to develop RP-HPLC method for simultaneous estimation of Itopride HCl & Pantoprazole for the RP - HPLC method, Waters Gradient System with UV Detector and C18 column with 250mm x 4.6 mm i.d and 5μm particle size. After different trial run injections with different solvent mixture ratio and pH of the mobile phase is also alter during one trail condition, From all the traial injection separation of peaks are observed in the mobile phase of the Acetonitrile: 0.05 % OPA (60:40) ration hence this mobile phase ration and pH was used as the mobile phase for the method. The detection wavelength was 252 nm and flow rate was 0.7 ml/min. In the developed method, the retention time of Itopride HCl and Pantoprazole were found to be 4.42 min and 8.59 min. The developed method can be used for the routine quality control analysis of Itopride HCl and Pantoprazole in bulk drug as well as in formulations after complete method Validation.
İlkokul Sosyal Bilgiler Dersinde Güncel Olay Kullanımının Öğrencilerin Çocuk Hakları Farkındalık ve Tutumlarına Etkisi
Authors: DÖNMEZ Tuğba , YEL Selma
Published: June 2023

Bu araştırmanın amacı, ilkokul sosyal bilgiler dersinde güncel olay kullanımının öğrencilerin çocuk hakları tutum ve farkındalıklarına etkisini tespit edebilmektir. Araştırmada karma yöntem desenlerinden yakınsayan paralel desen kullanılmıştır. Araştırmanın çalışma grubunu bir devlet okulunda öğrenim gören 4. sınıf öğrencileri oluşturmaktadır. Deney ve kontrol grubu öğrencilerinin verilerini toplamak amacıyla “Kişisel Bilgi Formu”, “Çocuk Haklarına İlişkin Tutum Ölçeği”, Uçuş (2013) tarafından geliştirilen “Çocuk Hakları Farkındalık Ölçeği”, “Görüşme Formu”, “Gözlem Formu” kullanılmıştır. Elde edilen bulgular incelendiğinde, çocuk hakları öğretiminde güncel olayların kullanıldığı deney ve kontrol grubu öğrencilerinin çocuk haklarına ilişkin tutum ve farkındalık ön test – son test puanları arasında anlamlı bir fark bulunmuştur. Bununla birlikte deney grubu ve kontrol grubu öğrencilerinin son test puanları karşılaştırıldığında deney grubu lehine anlamlı bir fark bulunmuştur. Yapılan görüşmelerde deney grubu öğrencilerinin çocuk haklarına ilişkin bilgilerinde uygulama sonrasında olumlu değişiklikler tespit edilirken kontrol grubu öğrencilerinin ön görüşme ve son görüşmelerde çocuk haklarına ilişkin bilgilerinde önemli değişiklikler görülmemiştir.
Metafísica de la negrura. Schopenhauer, Mainländer y Nietzsche en la literatura de Thomas Ligotti
Authors: Villalobos Manjarrez Alberto
Published: June 2023

Este artículo tiene como objetivo explicitar la presencia de determinados con- ceptos de la filosofía alemana del siglo XIX en la ficción de lo extraño de Thomas Ligotti. Por consiguiente, en el texto se sostiene que la voluntad, parte del pensamiento de Arthur Schopenhauer; la voluntad de morir, correspondiente a la metafísica de Philipp Mainländer y el devenir, propio de la filosofía de Nietzsche, se encuentran presentes, respectivamente, en las siguientes narraciones de Ligotti: “La sombra, la oscuridad”, “Dulce velada de expiación” y “El Tsalal”. Así también, se discurre brevemente sobre el pesimismo y se explica que la estructura de tales narraciones está articulada por un problema común: el fatalismo. Estas reflexiones permiten explorar las capacidades que la filosofía y la literatura fantástica poseen para ensamblarse entre sí.
A Framework to Effectively use Social Media as A Marketing Strategy for Swiggy
Authors: Mr. A. Prasanth  , Mr. C. Abinesh
Published: June 2023

Social media has become an integral part of marketing strategies for businesses across various industries. Swiggy, a food delivery platform, can benefit greatly from social media marketing to increase its reach and customer base. To effectively use social media as a marketing strategy. A focus on social listening, which involves monitoring conversations about Swiggy on social media platforms and addressing customer queries and complaints in a timely and personalized manner
Pharmacognostic Investigations on the Seeds of Butea Monosperma (Lam.) Taub
Authors: Dr. R. G. Patrakar  , Mr. P. M Mali  , Ms Pranali Patil  , Ms. Sonali Mali  , Ms. Sonali Mali  , Mr. Vaibhav Randive
Published: June 2023

Butea monosperma is commonly known as Flame of forest, belonging to the family Fabaceae. It is locally called as palas, palash, mutthuga, bijasneha, dhak, khakara, chichra, Bastard Teak, Bengal Kino, Nourouc and is common throughout India, Burma and Ceylon except in very acrid parts.All parts of the plant are traditionally used for curing various diseases and disorders. The plant is traditionally reported to possess astringent, bitter, alterative, aphrodiasiac, anthelmintic, antibacterial and anti-asthmatic properties. The Seeds have anthelmintic property especially for roundworms and tapeworms. Hence, the objectives of the present work were pharmacognostic, physicochemical and phytochemical studies of Butea monosperma un-ripe and ripe seeds. Macroscopic, microscopic and powder features, phytochemical, physicochemical properties and were determined using standard methods.The Seed flat, kidney-shaped, 2.5 to 4 cm long, 1 to 3 cm wide, seeds coat raddish brown thin waxy, hilum was of simple and oblong, margin was smooth, unripe seed was creamiest whiteshgreen in colour while ripe seed was dark brown in colour. The seed; odour, faint; taste, slightly acrid and bitter. The seed is characterized by finely ridged seed coat and palisade like malpighian cells, discontinuous transparent linealucida in upper half of malpighian layers. The microscopic study showed seed was divided into four parts epicarp, mesocarp, testa and endocarp. The epicarp was single layered with thin smooth cuticle layer, polygonal parenchymatous cells. Endocarp consisted of sclerenchyma cells with oil globules; The plasmodesma was yellowish in colour with radially elongated thick walled mucilaginous cells.Palasonin and nitrogenous acidic compounds is present in seeds. Seed also contains isomonospermoside, monospermoside and allophanic acid. The parameters evaluated in physicochemical analysis were all within limits. All the extractive values of un-ripe seed were more than that of ripe seed. The crude powder of un-ripe seeds showed presence of alkaloids, phenols and glycoside while ripe seed showed presence of alkaloids. Butea monosperma seeds contain fixed oil, mixed fatty acids, and unsaponifiable matter. The parameters evaluated in this study are the diagnostic features of the unripe and ripe seeds
Thyroid Function in Newly Diagnosed HIV-positive Patients
Authors: Dutta Soutrik Kumar , Kalita Bipul Chandra
Published: June 2023

Background: As of 2019, the highest prevalence of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) in India is seen in the Northeastern states. Endocrine and metabolic disturbances can occur in HIV infection. Thyroid dysfunction is one of the common endocrinopathies. In HIV infection, thyroid function abnormalities are seen in about 4–35% of adult patients. Thyroid function abnormalities range from overt hypothyroidism, subclinical hypothyroidism, and sick euthyroid syndrome to overt hyperthyroidism. Among them, subclinical hypothyroidism is the commonest abnormality. To our knowledge, there have been no studies from Northeastern India done in this regard. Aims and objectives: To study the thyroid function in newly diagnosed cases of HIV infection attending anti-retroviral therapy (ART) center, Assam Medical College. To estimate the prevalence and types of thyroid dysfunction in newly diagnosed HIV-infected individuals. To study thyroid dysfunctions with respect to age, sex, and cluster of differentiation (CD) 4 count. Materials and methods: Hospital-based observational study was done at a tertiary care centre of upper Assam on newly diagnosed HIV-positive patients who were not started on antiretroviral therapy and who attended the ART centre, Assam Medical College during the period of our study. History, examinations and laboratory investigations, including thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH), free triiodothyronine (FT3), free thyroxine (FT4), and CD4 count, are done in all such patients, and only those who fulfilled the inclusion and exclusion criteria of our study are taken as study participants, and their findings tabulated. Results and observations: A total of 95 newly diagnosed HIV-positive patients fulfilling the inclusion and exclusion criteria of our study were taken. In our study, a total of 36.84% of the patients had thyroid dysfunction. We got subclinical hypothyroidism, overt hypothyroidism, sick euthyroid syndrome, and overt hyperthyroidism as the types of thyroid dysfunction. Among all the types of thyroid dysfunction, subclinical hypothyroidism was the commonest abnormality in our study. Under sick euthyroid syndrome, we got only low FT3 as the biochemical abnormality. Thyroid dysfunctions were more common in females (42.3%) than males (35.8%) and were more common in the age group of 30–39 years. In the present study, among patients with thyroid dysfunction, it was seen that 51.43% of the patients had a CD4 cell count in the range 101–200 cells/mm3 , whereas only 11.43% of patients had a CD4 cell count in the range <50 cells/mm3 and no patient had a CD4 cell count >500 cells/mm3 . Conclusion: In our study, we found that thyroid dysfunctions were common in newly diagnosed HIV-positive patients, the prevalence of which was much higher in the general population. Thyroid dysfunction was present in all the stages of the HIV disease.
Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices regarding Oral Fluid, Electrolyte, and Energy Management in Acute Nondiarrheal Illnesses among Physicians in India
Authors: Malve Harshad , Sathe Prachee , Chakravarty Pavitra , Thakor Priti , Tesado Christian
Published: June 2023

Background: Fluid, electrolytes, and energy (FEE) management is important in the treatment of acute nondiarrheal illnesses. However, the use of FEE drinks in managing such illnesses is not well-documented. Objective: This study aimed to understand physicians’ knowledge, attitude, and practices (KAP) and perceived patient outcomes in treating FEE deficits in acute nondiarrheal illnesses using FEE drinks in India. Materials and methods: A cross-sectional respondent-blinded survey was designed and administered among practicing physicians across various specialties and prescribing statuses in India. KAP among groups of physicians was assessed, and the correlations between knowledge– attitudes, knowledge–practice, and knowledge–perceived outcomes were explored. Results: A total of 494 physicians participated in the study from September to October 2021. Overall, knowledge scores were moderate. Prescribers had a higher average knowledge score and more proactive attitudes and practices as compared to nonprescribers. Most physicians agreed that FEE management recommendations could improve patients’ recovery speed. There were significant positive correlations between knowledge scores and physicians’ attitudes toward the importance of FEE management awareness, the importance of FEE management for patient recovery, and a physician’s perception that FEE drinks improved patients’ recovery time. There was no significant correlation between knowledge score and practices. Conclusion: There may be benefits from improving the knowledge of physicians in India in FEE management and developing guidelines for the use of FEE drinks in acute nondiarrheal illnesses. Further research exploring the knowledge–practice gap and evaluating the clinical benefit of FEE drinks in acute nondiarrheal illnesses should also be undertaken to develop such guidelines.
Program to Enhance Well-being and Psychospiritual Understanding Implications in Indian Medical Care Perspective
Authors: Pal Anirban , Mukhopadhyay Purnava , Pal Nidhi Dawar
Published: June 2023

Background: Spirituality is an important dimension of life. The medical practitioner’s well-being is an under-appreciated priority in India. As research on spirituality is minimal, this study attempts to introduce an online 6-week Eastern spirituality-based educational program for physicians. The primary aim was to see the effects of the intervention on the well-being of the participants. The secondary aim was to form an opinion about an extension to medical practice. Materials and methods: A total of 60 medical practitioners were randomized into two groups— one attended the spirituality sessions while the other placebo “self-care” sessions. Quantitative outcome measures were Warwick-Edinburg Mental Well-being Scale (WEMWBS) and World Health Organization (WHO) Well-being Index (WHO-5) noted pre and postprogram. Qualitative data was collected to support the quantitative outcomes. Statistical tests used were unpaired and paired t-tests for quantitative data. A 5-point Likert scale and Cochran’s Q test were used for the qualitative data. Results: In the spirituality group, postsession WEMWBS and WHO-5 scores improved with p < 0.0001 and p = 0.0033, respectively. Regarding qualitative data, 94.44% of physicians “agreed/strongly agreed” in favor of the benefits of sessions with p = 0.0242 and Q = 5.0793. A total of 86.67% of physicians felt the sessions have helped them to understand other’s spirituality-related problems and made them more confident to discuss spirituality with others. Conclusion: The online Eastern spirituality program had a positive impact on the well-being of Indian medical practitioners. There appears to be a potential for extension to the medical care setting. The results need to be substantiated by further studies.
Durability in Design of Light Rail Reinforced Concrete Structures
Authors: Nash Will
Published: June 2023

Recently, a number of light rail systems have been built or extended in North America. Typical design lives of metallic and concrete transit structures are required to exceed 75 y, with exposure to de-icing salts, freeze/thaw, and the potential for stray currents. Measures to mitigate the risks of reinforcement corrosion to rail structures have progressed over the last century, with some diversion between the preferred practices in Europe and North America. One significant difference with large cost impacts on projects is the means and methods to achieve continuity of the reinforcing steel within rail structures to control stray currents to negligible levels. Herein we review the available standards and literature as it relates to the risks of stray current corrosion of reinforcing steel, specifically with respect to the requirement for welding reinforcing. Field measurements of steel resistivity taken during the construction of rail structures are presented to clarify the as-built condition. Taking into account the effect of stray currents on the chloride threshold for corrosion initiation, methods are recommended to achieve durability requirements for the least lifecycle cost to asset owners.
Stress Corrosion Cracking Behavior of Austenitic Stainless Steel 316L Produced Using Laser-Based Powder Bed Fusion
Authors: Santamaria Ricardo , Wang Ke , Salasi Mobin , Salem Mehdi , Lours Philippe , Iannuzzi Mariano , Quadir Md Zakaria
Published: June 2023

Austenitic stainless steel UNS S31603 (SS316L) is widely used in the resources industry due to its excellent corrosion resistance, ductility, and weldability. Recently, laser-based powder bed fusion (LPBF) manufacturing has gained popularity for creating SS316L components with complex geometries and superior mechanical properties. However, the rapid melting and solidification of the deposited layers during the thermal cycle of LPBF produce residual stresses. Components manufactured through LPBF are frequently used under applied stress in corrosive environments. Thus, it is crucial to understand their susceptibility to stress corrosion cracking (SCC) and the impact of residual stresses. This study investigated the combined effects of applied stress and temperature on the SCC behavior of LPBF SS316L using custom-made C-ring test specimens. Cold-drawn wrought SS316L was included for comparison. Stress relief heat treatment, microhardness testing, partial immersion testing, and microanalysis techniques, such as light optical microscopy, scanning electron microscopy, and electron backsacttered diffraction were used to quantify the SCC behavior. The outcomes of this study showed that stressed and unstressed LPBF SS316L specimens were highly susceptible to cracking around their printed holes. The SCC susceptibility was attributed to the residual stresses introduced by the printed supports, as both polished and as-printed holes showed similar cracking behavior. This work provides valuable insights and lays a foundation for further research into the impact of using C ring samples to investigate SCC susceptibility and sheds light on the SCC susceptibility of as-printed components of complex geometry printed with supports due to the influence of residual stresses.
Effects of Hydrodynamic Environment on the Interaction of Shewanella oneidensis with Low Carbon Steel and the Impacts on Corrosion
Authors: Sadek Anwar , Chinthala Sai Prasanna , Senko John M. , Monty Chelsea N.
Published: June 2023

Microbiologically influenced corrosion (MIC) impacts various industries such as oil/gas production and transmission, wastewater treatment, power generation, and chemical processing. In such settings, the combined impacts of microbiological activities and fluid flow dynamics could be primary controllers of metal corrosion. We examined the relative influences of fluid flow and the activities of the facultative Fe(III) reducing bacterium, Shewanella oneidensis MR-1, on the corrosion of carbon steel. Rotating cylinder electrode experiments were used to determine the shear stress and velocity at the surface of the metal coupon in a newly constructed flow system. The system was then used to study the impact of increasing fluid velocity and shear stress on the corrosion rate of coupons in O2-limited and O2-nonlimited incubations. Confocal scanning laser microscopy was used to monitor biofilm development on the metal surface at increasing shear stress. We found that the activities of S. oneidensis inhibited corrosion, even under conditions of high shear stress and limited attachment, indicating that the respiratory consumption of O2 by planktonic S. oneidensis protects the metal surface from enhanced corrosion.
The Global Status of Occupational Therapy Workforce Research Worldwide: A Scoping Review
Authors: Jesus Tiago S. , Mani Karthik , von Zweck Claudia , Bhattacharjya Sutanuka , Kamalakannan Sureshkumar , Ledgerd Ritchard
Published: June 2023

Importance: To fulfill their societal role, occupational therapists need to exist in sufficient supply, be equitably distributed, and meet competency standards. Occupational therapy workforce research is instrumental in reaching these aims, but its global status is unknown.

Objective: To map the volume and nature (topics, methods, geography, funding) of occupational therapy workforce research worldwide.

Data Sources: Six scientific databases (MEDLINE/PubMed, Scopus, CINAHL, Web of Science Core Collection, PDQ–Evidence for Informed Health Policymaking, OTseeker), institutional websites, snowballing, and key informants.

Study Selection and Data Collection: Research articles of any kind were included if they involved data regarding occupational therapists and addressed 1 of 10 predefined workforce research categories. Two reviewers were used throughout study selection. No language or time restrictions applied, but the synthesis excluded publications before 1996. A linear regression examined the publications’ yearly growth.

Findings: Seventy-eight studies met the inclusion criteria, 57 of which had been published since 1996. Although significant (p < .01), annual publication growth was weak (0.07 publications/yr). “Attractiveness and retention” was a common topic (27%), and cross-sectional surveys were frequent study designs (53%). Few studies used inferential statistics (39%), focused on resource-poor countries (11%), used standardized instruments (10%), or tested a hypothesis (2%). Only 30% reported funding; these studies had stronger methodology: 65% used inferential statistics, and just 6% used exploratory cross-sectional surveys.

Conclusions and Relevance: Worldwide occupational therapy workforce research is scant and inequitably distributed, uses suboptimal methods, and is underfunded. Funded studies used stronger methods. Concerted efforts are needed to strengthen occupational therapy workforce research.

What This Article Adds: This review highlights the opportunity to develop a stronger, evidence-based strategy for workforce development and professional advocacy.
CARACTERIZAÇÃO DO ALVO FOSFÁTICO DE BOCAINA, PORÇÃO LESTE DA BACIA DO PARNAÍBA: SISTEMÁTICA INTEGRADA DE FÁCIES SEDIMENTARES, MINERALOGIA, GEOQUÍMICA E ESPECTROSCOPIA DE REFLECTÂNCIA
Authors: ARAÚJO Luis Henrique Aguiar de , SOUZA NETO João Adauto , LIMA FILHO Mário Ferreira
Published: June 2023

Ocorrências de fosfato sedimentar na porção leste da Bacia do Parnaíba são conhecidas desde a década de 70 por pesquisas realizadas pela CPRM e DNPM.  Os alvos fosfáticos estão concentrados na sequência devoniana, mais especificamente em rochas da Formação Pimenteiras.   Devido a demanda pelo detalhamento e descoberta de novos alvos na região de Bocaina, este trabalho tem como objetivo a caracterização sedimentológica, e espectral das rochas associadas a anomalias fosfáticas da Formação Pimenteiras utilizando técnicas de difratometria de raios-X, fluorescência de de raios-X portátil e espectroscopia de reflectância.  As rochas foram individualizadas em quatro fácies sedimentares: Sm (arenito maciço), Sp (arenito plano-paralelo), Fm (finos maciços) e Fl (finos laminados) que indicam um ambiente deltaico distal evoluindo para uma plataforma em um trato de sistema transgressivo.  Anomalias de fósforo (>450ppm) estão associados a níveis fosfáticos reconhecidos entre as unidades.  Por análises de DRX, carbonato-hidroxapatita é a principal fase fosfática encontrada na área de estudo e caolinita, ilita, esmectita são os principais filossilicatos identificados. As análises por espectroscopia de reflectância possibilitaram a individualizaçãos das quatro fácies e sugerem que caolinita, ilita e goetita podem ser utilizados como endmembers em futuros mapeamentos espectrais na região.

 

Palavras-chave: Bacia do Parnaíba, Fosfato, Formação Pimenteira, Fácies Sedimentares.
EVOLUÇÃO TECTONOESTRATIGRÁFICA DA FORMAÇÃO BARRA VELHA NA ÁREA DOS CAMPOS DE LAPA E SAPINHOÁ, BACIA DE SANTOS – BRASIL.
Authors: RIBEIRO DA SILVA Suzana Faria Chula , FIGUEIREDO Jorge de Jesus Picanço de , COELHO Pedro Henrique , BORGHI Leonardo
Published: June 2023

A seção Sedimentar da chamada fase pós-rifte na bacia de Santos, Brasil, é constituída pelas formações Barra Velha e Ariri. A formação Barra Velha, composta essencialmente por carbonatos interpretados como microbiais e que é o principal reservatório para hidrocarbonetos no play pré-sal, é o objeto de pesquisa deste trabalho. Durante a tafrogenia cretácea da porção oeste do supercontinente Gondwana que culminou com sua ruptura e a geração dos continentes Sulamericano e Africano a bacia de Santos, inserida neste contexto, foi submetida a processos tectonofísicos que definiram três fases de evolução tectônica e estratigráfica bem distintas: estiramento litosférico, afinamento litosférico e exumação do manto. A formação Barra Velha foi depositada na fase de afinamento litosférico em um contexto tectônico misto que combinou subsidência termal generalizada da bacia com subsidência mecânica localizada devido a algumas falhas da fase rifte permanecerem ativas durante toda a chamada fase pós-rifte.
LAMA DE BENEFICIAMENTO DE ROCHAS ORNAMENTAIS PROCESSADAS NO ESPÍRITO SANTO: COMPOSIÇÃO E APROVEITAMENTO
Authors: NEVES Mirna Aparecida , PRADO Ana Candida de Almeida , MARQUES Rodson de Abreu , FONSECA Arthur Bazoni da , MACHADO Mary Ester Santiago
Published: June 2023

A produção de rochas ornamentais para revestimento gera um resíduo de granulação muito fina, a partir do descarte da Lama de Beneficiamento de Rochas Ornamentais (LBRO), cuja composição indica potencial de utilização em diversos setores produtivos. Neste trabalho, apresenta-se um estudo da variabilidade composicional da LBRO e de diferentes tipos de rocha, com o objetivo de identificar os fatores controladores da composição dos resíduos gerados pela serragem de blocos. Foram coletadas 35 amostras de rocha e da LBRO produzida durante a serragem dessas rochas. As amostras foram coletadas diretamente da descarga do tear em empresas de Cachoeiro de Itapemirim (ES), um dos principais polos produtores do Estado do Espírito Santo. O mapeamento do processo produtivo das empresas permitiu dimensionar a quantidade de resíduos que é gerada por bloco serrado e mostrou a importância do controle de perdas. A comparação entre rochas e LBRO evidenciou íntima semelhança entre a composição química dessas matrizes, com exceção de alguns elementos como ferro e cálcio, que são acrescentados a partir dos insumos de beneficiamento em teares convencionais. As amostras foram agrupadas em cinco conjuntos com potencial de uso em cosméticos, aplicação no solo, fabricação de cerâmica, uso na construção civil ou simplesmente como filler.