bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
प्रमुख काव्य शास्त्रियों के अनुसार काव्य प्रयोजन
Authors: मौर्या प्रेमलता , चौरसिया डॉ. रवि कुमार
Published: November 2023

काव्य सोद्देश्य होता है क्योंकि कोई भी मनुष्य किसी का र्य में तभी प्रवृत्त होता है जब उसे उसम इष्टसाधनता और कृतिसाध्यता का ज्ञान हो। ‘इदम्मदिष्टसाधनम्’ यह काम मेरे लिए इष्ट का साधन है, अतएव इसके करने में मेरे मनोरथ की सिद्धि होगी अथवा इस कार्य की कृतिसाध्यता भी है, मैं इसे भलह-भांति कर सकता हूँ। इस प्रकार का उभयविब ज्ञान होने पर ही मनुष्य किसी कार्य में प्रवृत्त होता है।
आशा कार्यकर्ताः ग्रामीण उत्तर भारत के लिए एक आशा
Authors: बानो रूबी , सिंह प्रो (डॉ) प्रमोद कुमार
Published: November 2023

किसी भी देश का सामाजिक आर्थिक विकास उस देश के सेहतमंद नागरिकों पर निर्भर करता है। किसी भी देश के विकास की कुंजी उस देश के स्वस्थ नागरिक हैं। भारत की सकल राष्ट्रीय आय की श्ष्टि से विश्व की तीसरी सबसे बड़ी अर्थव्यवस्था है लेकिन जब बात स्वास्थ्य सेवाओं की आती है तो हमारी स्थिति काफी दयनीय साबित होती है। विश्व स्वास्थ्य संगठन की अनेक रिपोर्ट से लेकर इस क्षेत्र में हुए अनेक सर्वेक्षण यह बताते हैं कि हमारी सार्वजनिक चिकित्सा व्यवस्था सुधरने की बजाए और बदहाल होती जा रही है। भारत विश्व स्तर पर गुणवत्ता युक्त इलाज मुहैया कराने के लिए प्रसिद्ध है, किंतु इसके बावजूद अब भी स्वास्थ्य संबंधी कई कठिनाइयां हैं। ग्रामीण क्षेत्रों में हमारी स्वास्थ्य सेवाएं सबसे बदतर हालात में हैं। भारत में आर्थिक असमानता के कारण स्वास्थ्य सेवाओं की उपलब्धता में भी काफी विषमता है। निजी अस्पतालों की वजह से संपन्न लोगों को तो गुणवत्ता युक्त स्वास्थ्य सेवा उपलब्ध हो जाती है किंतु गरीब एवं निर्धन लोगों के संबंध में यह स्थिति काफी चिंताजनक बनी हुई है। महंगी होती स्वास्थ्य सेवाओं के कारण आम आदमी द्वारा स्वास्थ्य पर किए जाने वाले खर्च में बेतहाशा वृद्धि हुई है जिससे यह वर्तमान समय में गरीबी को बढ़ाने वाला एक प्रमुख कारण माना जाने लगा है। भारत में अभी भी उच्च शिशु मृत्यु दर एवं प्रसव के दौरान मातृ मृत्यु दर बरकरार है यहां हर माह लगभग 80 हजार महिलाओं की मौत प्रसव के दौरान हो जाती है।
मुसहर समुदाय का धार्मिक विश्वास एवं कृत्य
Authors: पाण्डेय वंदना
Published: November 2023

मानव समाज में धार्मिक वि‛वास इतने सार्व भौमिक, स्थाई और व्यापक हैं कि बिना इसके स्पष्टीकरण के हम समाज को सम्यक रुप में नहीं समझ सकते। वि‛व के सभी धर्मग्रन्थों का अवलोकन करने से ऐसा प्रमाणित होता है कि धर्मों की रचना पारलौकिक के प्रति मानसिक अभिवृत्ति से होती है। इस अभिवृत्ति की सर्वाधिक व्याप्त अभिव्यक्ति विश्वासों एवं कर्मकाण्डों के रुप में होती है। इनमें से विश्वासों को भ्रमवश मिथक(मिथ्स) भी कहा जाता रहा है। जिन्हें हम मिथक कहते हैं, वे वस्तुतः लोगों के अपने पूर्वजों के बारे में वि‛वास होते हैं, और इसीलिए इन्हें धार्मिक वि‛वास या वि‛वास भी कह दिया जाता है।
A Study to Analyze the Fossilized Spelling Errors in Compositions of Second Language Learners at Intermediate Level
Authors: Fatima Aslam Fatima Aslam , Noor Shafique Noor Shafique , Sadia Nasrullah Sadia Nasrullah
Published: November 2023

The errors committed by second language learners in their compositions have been the focus of current studies of second language acquisition, as these errors anticipate the difficulties faced by them in second language learning. The focus of this paper is to display the common errors in ESL compositions by intermediate students and the reasons behind these errors. Data for this paper was gathered through the administration of a questionnaire followed by a self-written composition. The analysis of the data was based on the classification of errors according to different aspects like vocabulary, spelling, punctuation, and grammar syntax. Subsequently, the qualitative data was then quantified. The results reveal that errors are inevitable. Gaining insight into errors would therefore highlight the difficulty faced by learners in L2 learning. It is therefore proposed that the learners must have sufficient exposure and training in L2 to incorporate language rules and to minimize the possibility of errors in their compositions. This paper can also help the teachers to be more conscious of the most common errors committed by intermediate students and to help the students get over the concepts in English that are difficult and problematic for them by offering relevant activities and practice material.
Keywords: Errors, Composition, Second Language Learners, Accuracy
Desarrollo y Validación de Cuestionario de Autoevaluación de la Inteligencia Emocional en Adolescentes
Authors: Fernández Mariana
Published: November 2023

El presente trabajo tuvo como objetivo realizar una revisión sistemática sobre la inteligencia emocional en estudiantes universitarios en Latinoamérica, analizando su relación con variables como el rendimiento académico, la agresividad, la aculturación y el liderazgo. Se realizaron búsquedas en bases de datos como Scielo y Latindex, seleccionando un total de 20 artículos publicados en los últimos 5 años. La mayoría de los estudios utilizó enfoques cuantitativos y correlacionales para analizar la relación entre la inteligencia emocional y las variables estudiadas. Los resultados sugieren que la inteligencia emocional se relaciona positivamente con el rendimiento académico y el liderazgo transformacional, mientras que se asocia negativamente con la agresividad. Asimismo, se encontraron diferencias en la inteligencia emocional según el nivel de aculturación de los estudiantes universitarios. Sin embargo, se identificaron limitaciones en algunos de los estudios revisados, como la falta de muestras representativas y la utilización de medidas poco validadas. Se sugiere la necesidad de continuar investigando en este campo, considerando enfoques interdisciplinarios y la utilización de medidas confiables y validadas.
Qualidade de vida de pessoas em hemodiálise
Authors: Vieira Isabella Ezita , Rossmann Damaris Pereira , Almeida Loren Lima de , Rodrigues Bruna dos Anjos , Silva Gabrielly Ferreira da , Morais Alexandre Souza , Silva Renan Alves , Nicole Andressa Garcia
Published: November 2023

Introdução: A doença renal crônica e a hemodiálise provocam mudanças significativas na vida das pessoas, podendo comprometer sua qualidade de vida. Objetivo: Analisar as dimensões da qualidade de vida de pacientes em hemodiálise. Método: Estudo quantitativo, transversal e descritivo, realizado em uma clínica no interior do estado do Espírito Santo. Foram incluídos pacientes com, no mínimo, 12 meses de admissão e idade ≥ 18 anos. Foram excluídos pacientesinternados. A coleta de dados foi realizada em setembro e outubro/2022, presencialmente, empregando-se formulário com o “Kidney Disease Quality of Life Questionaire Short Form (KDQOL-SF)”. O KDQOL-SF possui 80 itens, distribuídos em 19 dimensões. Em cada item, a pontuação das respostas é codificada em uma escala de 0 a 100. O escore de cada dimensão é dado pelo cálculo da média das pontuações, variando de zero (pior estado percebido) a 100 (melhor estado percebido), sem nota de corte ou classificação estabelecidas. Foi empregada estatística descritiva, com apoio do software estatístico SSPS 21® . Parecer do CEP n.º 5.454.225. Resultados: Participaram 107 pacientes. As dimensões com maiores escores foram: Suporte social (81,6±28,8), Apoio da equipe de diálise (80,9±28,6) e Função cognitiva (76,8±22,2). As dimensões que obtiveram menores pontuações foram: Satisfação do paciente (49,5±25); bem-estar emocional (48,7±13,4), função física (45,3±23,8), função emocional (44,8±32,4), saúde geral (39,3±12,2), função sexual (34,3±43,8) e trabalho (24,2±31,7). Conclusão: Encontrou-se um alto nível de suporte social, tanto familiar como da equipe. Por outro lado, foram encontradosvalores reduzidos, sobretudo, no que se refere à manutenção de atividade trabalhista e sexual, assim como na saúde geral, indicando áreas que requerem atenção da equipe de saúde.
Resort Fees and Service Fees in the U.S. Hotel Industry: Context and Concepts Related to Partitioned Pricing
Authors: O'Neill John , Quadri-Felitti Donna
Published: November 2023

Though hotel resort fees and other service charges are a source of considerable revenue at certain U.S. hotels, most hotels do not charge such fees, and among those that do, they do so for specific and unique market-based reasons such as the behavior of competition. This report reviews the concept of resort fees in an effort to provide a balanced perspective regarding service fees in the light of sensational media reports about the topic. This report finds that only approximately seven percent of U.S. hotels charge such fees, and such fees are mainly limited to resort hotels in certain markets. This report introduces the topic of partitioned pricing whereby prices quoted to consumers by businesses are broken into their component parts, a practice appearing to be common, appropriate, and preferred by consumers as well as businesses in particular types of transactions which may include certain hotel-consumer sales.
Where Do Tourists Stay Overnight in Macau?
Authors: Sun Sunny , Law Rob , Fong Davis KaChio
Published: November 2023

Recently, diverse accommodation choices such as clubs have become an extremely important topic for hotel guests, imposing an unprecedented challenge to hoteliers. Examples of other accommodation choices are clubs, karaoke bars, casinos and saunas. It is well-known that tourists’ accommodation choice is an important issue for destinations. The present study thus tried to understand the tourists’ characteristics such as demographics, geographic region, psychographic factors, and behavioral patterns, among different accommodation choice, and provided managerial implications for hotel and tourism practitioners. Since Macau is an entertainment-oriented tourist destination with a variety of accommodation choices, findings are expected to help hotels in Macau to gain competitive advantages over other types of accommodation, find out their most profitable customers, with the ultimate goal of contributing to revenue, and to boost tourism growth of a destination.
More Tourists Green Up: Bringing the Charm back to Vietnam
Authors: Trong Tuan Luu
Published: November 2023

More and more tourists have chosen attractions in Vietnam as destinations of their travel not only to explore their hidden charms but also make them greener through their role as green value co-creators. Vietnam is filled with hidden charms for tourists’ discovery such as Sa Pa Mountains, Ha Long Bay, Phong Nha Cave, Hoi An Ancient Town, Da Nang Beach, Mekong Delta, and Phu Quoc Island. Nonetheless, these charms are increasingly less charming and losing the returns of tourists, both international and local, due to the destruction of their green. Although people and factories in the localities are the main “terminators” to the green of tourist attractions, tourists themselves also contribute to their agony. Yet, there have been more and more instances of international tourists who, on their travel journey in Vietnam, volunteered with their companions to clean a part of a beach or a riverbank. They not only “planted” the green in the destinations but also shared green values with other tourists and the local community and fanned the green flames in them. Tourists, in other words, are likely to join hands with tour companies to make tours greener and return the green to tourist attractions. Here is a snapshot of how tourists green up with tour companies.
PEMANFAATAN TENAGA MEKANIK MOTOR INDUKSI PADA MESIN PRESS SEBAGAI PENGGERAK GENERATOR
Authors: Muchtar Husnibes , Riyadi Slamet , Umaryoto
Published: November 2023

Pertumbuhan industri yang saat ini terus meningkat, jumlah energi yang dibutuhkan juga akan terus meningkat, sehingga pengoptimalan penggunaan energi sangat dibutuhkan, salah satu cara adalah dengan mengoptimalkan pemanfaatan peralatan atau mesin yang ada, seperti halnya pada pabrik pembuatan mobil pada proses stamping press yang digunakan sebagai pembuat part-part mobil, didalam mesin press terdapat main motor penggerak mesin, yang tidak semua energinya hanya cukup digunakan sebagai penggerak mesin, tetapi masih terdapat energi yang bisa dimanfaatkan untuk keperluan lain. Permasalahan yang timbul adalah bagaimana caranya supaya energi yang dikeluarkan motor utama dapat digunakan dengan optimal. Hasil penelitian ini adalah menggambarkan bagaimana memanfaatkan energi gerak dari main motor mesin press sebagai pembangkit listrik tambahan. Dimana hasil pengamatan dan pengukuran dilapangan, mesin pres dengan kapasitas 600 ton dengan main motor 90 KW, yang rata-rata digunakan untuk menggerakan naik turun slide dan dies, hanya memerlukan tenaga press rata-rata 350 ton, dengan perbandingan tersebut dapat diasumsikan energi yang bisa dimanfaatkan pada mesin tersebut adalah tenaga press 250 ton dan daya 37,5 KW atau 41,6% dari kapasitas mesin. Sehingga dengan dipasangnya generator 1 KVA dengan cos ɸ 0,8 yang hanya mengkonsumsi energi 2,1% dari total energi yang bisa dimanfaatkan pada main motor yang tidak mempengaruhi kinerja atau fungsi utama main motor pada mesin press.
ANALISIS KINERJA KEUANGAN PADA PERUSAHAAN MANUFAKTUR YANG TERDAFTAR DI BURSA EFEK INDONESIA
Authors: Syukriyannur Arief
Published: November 2023

Abstract The financial performance of a company can be measured and viewed through financial reports by analyzing financial statements. Harahap (2004: 25) says that financial statement analysis activities are one of the media to get more, better, accurate information, and serve as material in the decision-making process. Financial statement analysis is a very important tool to obtain information related to the company's financial position and the results that have been achieved in connection with the selection of the company's strategy to be determined. In addition, by analyzing the company's financial statements, the company's leadership can find out the company's financial condition and the results that have been achieved in the past and currently running. In connection with the assessment of the company's financial performance, manufacturing companies listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange are interesting for the authors to study. a manufacturing company is a company whose liquid shares are traded on the floor of the Indonesia Stock Exchange. Where the products that are so needed by the community are one of the factors that manufacturing companies are so attractive to investors. Therefore, manufacturing companies are required to present reports on financial performance for the benefit of the company making future decisions and also for the benefit of investors. AbstrakKinerja keuangan suatu perusahaan dapat diukur dan dilihat melalui laporan keuangan dengan cara menganalisis laporan keuangan. Harahap (2004: 25) mengatakan bahwa kegiatan analisis laporan keuangan merupakan salah satu media untuk mendapatkan informasi yang lebih banyak, lebih baik, akurat, dan dijadikan sebagai bahan dalam proses pengambilan keputusan. Analisis laporan keuangan merupakan alat yang sangat penting untuk memperoleh informasi yang berkaitan dengan posisi keuangan perusahaan serta hasil-hasil yang telah dicapai sehubungan dengan pemilihan stategi perusahaan yang akan ditetapkan. Selain itu, dengan melakukan analisis laporan keuangan perusahaan, maka pimpinan perusahaan dapat mengetahui keadaan finansial perusahaan serta hasil-hasil yang telah dicapai diwaktu lampau dan diwaktu yang sedang berjalan. Sehubungan dengan penilaian kinerja keuangan perusahaan, perusahaan manufaktur yang terdaftar di Bursa Efek Indonesia menarik bagi penulis untuk diteliti. perusahaan manufaktur adalah merupakan perusahaan yang sahamnya likuid di perdagangkan di lantai Bursa Efek Indonesia. Dimana produk-produknya yang begitu dibutuhkan oleh masyarakat menjadi salah satu faktor perusahaan manufaktur begitu diminati Investor. Oleh karenanya perusahaan manufaktur dituntut untuk menyajikan laporan terhadap kinerja keuangan untuk kepentingan perusahaan mengambil keputusan yang adakan datang dan juga untuk kepentingan Investor.
MEMBANGUN KESADARAN MASYARAKAT DALAM MENJALANKAN KONSTITUSI
Authors: Nae Naya , Manurung Fitriani
Published: November 2023

Kesadaran berkonstitusi sangat ditentukan oleh pengetahuan dan pemahaman tentang isi konstitusi. Oleh karena itu tujuan dari penelitian ini untuk mendeskripsikan pentingnya menjalankan konstitusi dalam bermasyarakat, serta membangun kesadaran masyarakat menjalankan konstitusi melalui pendidikan kewarganegaraan. Metode penelitian ini menggunakan jenis deskriptif kualitatif dengan pendekatan studi pustaka yaitu mengumpulkan data atau suatu karya tulis ilmiah yang berkaitan dengan objek penelitian. Dari hasil penelitian masih terdapat masyarakat yang belum menjalankan konstitusi secara sadar dan bijaksana. Sehingga terdapat beberapa permasalahan hukum yang belum memberikan kepuasan bagi para pencari keadilan. Sehingga dapat disimpulkan bagaimana kesadaran masyarakat dalam membangun dan menjalankan konstitusi. Oleh karenanya penguatan kesadaran berkonstitusi diterapkan agar perlindungan dan pemenuhan hak tiap-tiap warga negara harus terlaksanakan dengan sungguh-sungguh di setiap sendi kehidupan masyarakat dan negara.

                                                                                             

Kata Kunci: Pelaksanaan Konstitusi, Kesadaran Berkonstitusi, Pendidikan Kewarganegaraan
Mewujudkan Masyarakat Demokratis Melalui Pendidikan Kewarganegaraan
Authors: Putri Amanda Fadilla  , Satriyadi
Published: November 2023

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menganalisis peran pendidikan kewarganegaraan dalam membentuk masyarakat yang demokratis. Metode penelitian yang digunakan adalah studi literatur dengan mengumpulkan dan menganalisis artikel dan buku yang relevan. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa pendidikan kewarganegaraan membantu mengembangkan nilai-nilai luhur, memahami konsep demokrasi, Hak Asasi Manusia, dan pentingnya partisipasi aktif. Pendidikan demokrasi dalam konteks pendidikan kewarganegaraan di Indonesia diperlukan untuk memperkuat nilai-nilai demokrasi dan membentuk generasi muda yang sadar akan hak-hak dan kewajiban sebagai warga negara. Penelitian ini memberikan kontribusi dalam pemahaman pentingnya pendidikan kewarganegaraan dan pendidikan demokrasi dalam membentuk masyarakat yang demokratis.

Kata kunci: Pendidikan, Kewarganegaraan, Masyarakat Demokratis
KONSTITUSI INDONESIA DALAM MENJAMIN HAK WARGA NEGARA
Authors: Al Fatha Khairani , Fadhli Teuku , Anggraini Lilis , Pasaribu Indah Permata Sari , Purba Nazwi Haliza , Rahimah Fahdhyta Nur , Siregar Alfauji , Pertiwi Kamila Nanda , Fitri Ayu Aida , Siregar Sarah Syafitri
Published: November 2023

ABSTRAK

Indonesia merupakan negara hukum. Pada negara hukum, penyelenggaraan ketatanegaraan diatur dengan sebuah konstitusi hukum.  Salah satu ciri negara hukum adalah terjaminnya hak warga negaranya, yang diatur dalam konstitusi nasional. Sebagai negara hukum, Indonesia memiliki konstitusi, yaitu Undang-Undang Dasar Negara Republik Indonesia 1945 dan Pancasila. Tulisan ini bertujuan untuk menganalisis dan memahami tentang Konstitusi Indonesia dalam Menjamin Hak Warga negara. Penelitian kualitatif dengan metode dokumentasi dipilih dalam tulisan ini untuk mengungkap data dengan teknik content analysis. yang berkaitan dengan konstitusi Indonesia dalam menjamin hak warga negara. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa hak dan kewajiban warga negara berdasarkan pancasila dan konstitusi ialah hak-hak tidak dapat dipisahkan dari diri manusia. Siapapun yang berada di wilayah hukum negara Republik Indonesia hak-hak asasi manusia di-akui dan dilindungi. Begitupun kewajiban menaati hukum dan pemerintahan dengan tidak ada pengecualian. Peran mahkamah konstitusi dalam menjamin hak konstitusional warga negara ialah sebagai pengawal konstitusi, agar konstitusi selalu dijadikan landasan dan dijalankan secara konsisten oleh setiap komponen negara dan masyarakat.

 

Kata Kunci: Konstitusi, hak , warga negara
Perjalanan demokrasi Indonesia dan problematika
Authors: Izzati Zaura , Muhammad Kaulan Karima
Published: November 2023

Indonesia merupakan salah satu negara yang menganut sistem demokrasi yaitu rakyat sebagai pemegang kekuasaan, pembuat dan penentu keputusan dan kebijakan tertinggi dalam penyelenggaraannya yang diwakilkan melalui Lembaga perwakilan. Indonesia dalam perjalanan berdemokrasi mengalami beberapa periode, hingga saat ini menjalani periode reformasi. Kemajuan masyarakat Indonesia merupakan faktor yang sangat mempengaruhi lahirnya partai-partai politik dan yang mendorong terbentuknya sistem multipartai di Indonesia. Tujuan penulisan artikel ini untuk mengetahui proses perjalanan demokrasi di Indonesia serta problematikanya. Metode penelitian yang digunakan adalah studi literatur dengan mengumpulkan dan menganalisis beberapa artikel dan buku yang relevan. Negara yang berdemokrasi, tentunya membenarkan keberadaan partai politik sebagai pilar dari sebuah demokrasi atau dalam pelaksanaan kedaulatan rakyat. Demokrasi dilaksanakan melalui pemilihan umum dalam rangka menduduki kepemimpinan. Penelitian ini memberikan pemahaman dalam pentingnya mengetahui proses perjalanan demokrasi di Indonesia dan problematikanya.
Comparative analysis of effectiveness for distance and traditional learning technologies in the universities
Authors: Golovkina Mariya Vilevna
Published: November 2023

The article presents a comparative analysis of the learning outcomes of higher education students using two different forms of learning: traditional offline learning and tele-learning. The features of tele-learning are considered. The study took into account the widespread introduction of digital technologies in both tele- and traditional learning. The subject of the study is the influence of various forms of organization of the educational process on the results of educational activities. Purpose of the study: to identify the most suitable forms, which are most effective in modern conditions. Author used comparative analysis of learning results of tele- and traditional forms of education obtained during the COVID-19 pandemic and after it. The following objective criteria were chosen: student grades, average score during certification, and the number of students who successfully passed the exams. The work takes into account the difficulties of objective comparison of learning results of tele- and traditional education formats. Despite this, it was possible to identify differences between different types of education, which are especially visible when conducting certification in a standardized form. In general, it was shown that students who were trained in the traditional format gained more professional skills and competencies compared to students who studied remotely. As a result of the study, preferred forms of training were identified as well as most effective forms. These forms currently include traditional learning, which uses the entire arsenal of modern digital content, as well as blended learning, which uses both traditional and tele-learning forms.
Use of Research as a Tool to Enhance Nuclear Security Education
Authors: Kofi Mostafa , Homan Zenobia , Harris Jason , Fiala Lamiaa
Published: November 2023

Introduction: Nuclear security education covers essential topics related to the security of nuclear materials. In order to provide effective training, educators are faced with the challenge of improving the trainees’ ability to retain and utilize knowledge. This project investigated whether academic research is beneficial for educators seeking to enhance nuclear security education. Methods: A survey using Google Forms was sent to nuclear security educators in academic and research institutes. The survey included questions on their experience with different aspects of nuclear security education, how research may influence nuclear security education, and how to increase knowledge retention. Results: In total, 45 people participated in the survey, with 71.1% of respondents from university settings and 13.3% from research institutes. Of these university and research institute respondents, 93.3% were members of the International Nuclear Security Education Network (INSEN), and 75.6% identified as educators. All participants indicated that research is important in order to enhance nuclear security education. Conclusion: Research on training and education in nuclear security can support trainees’ knowledge retention and application. Research is also useful for developing nuclear security training programs and curricula.
Design thinking in the customer journey in a sports center
Authors: Barbosa Priscila Pasti , Ferreira Felipe Facco Mendes , Soares Evandro Bezerra
Published: November 2023

Design thinking and the customer journey play a fundamental role in improving service in sports centers. By adopting user-centered approaches, sports facilities can better understand patrons' needs, wants and experiences. Design thinking allows managers of these centers to identify opportunities for innovation, develop creative solutions to improve facilities and services, and test these ideas in collaboration with users. By mapping the customer journey, from the first interaction to the post-experience, it is possible to identify critical touchpoints and areas for possible improvements. This not only creates more attractive and functional sporting environments, but also helps build stronger customer relationships, promoting loyalty and satisfaction, which are critical to the long-term success of these establishments. In this article, the authors developed an understanding of the experience that customers of a sports complex are obtaining in relation to the service offered. To achieve this objective, they examined existing definitions and conceptualizations through a brief systematic review of the literature. They then used the design thinking approach and its customer journey tool, in which personas were determined for the sports complex. Next, they carried out the visual development of the customer journey using the value proposition canvas tool, thus obtaining a description of the personas, their journey, what is expected and what they receive from the service, the sentiment curve, as well as their opportunities and pain. Finally, the authors arrived at 3 personas, totaling 25 points of contact, which made it possible to develop actions with the aim of improving the customer experience in the case in question.
Cluster turístico
Authors: Sohn Ana Paula , Beni Mario Carlos
Published: November 2023

Este estudo tem como objetivo estabelecer uma base conceitual ao mesmo tempo em que fornece exemplos práticos de clusterização dentro do domínio do turismo. A pesquisa aprofunda-se em perspectivas analíticas, focando em redes regionais que, por meio de uma governança estratégica, promovem iniciativas colaborativas e o desenvolvimento local. Clusters são concentrações geográficas de empresas e instituições locais que operam em um mesmo setor e que cooperam e competem entre si obtendo vantagens competitivas por meio da eficiência coletiva. Por estar vinculado a sua base local e a ação conjunta, o conceito de cluster alinha-se com o setor de turismo. A constituição de clusters no turismo é uma tendência que promove o desenvolvimento regional.
Is Preoperative Ultrasonographic Thyroid Gland Volume a Good Predictor of Postoperative Complications in Thyroidectomy?: A Prospective Cohort Study
Authors: Vaisakh S , Rajesh PS
Published: November 2023

Introduction: Thyroidectomy is a commonly performed surgical procedure, especially in areas with a high prevalence of thyroid disorders. Accurate estimation of thyroid volume is crucial for evaluating and managing these conditions, as thyroidectomy in patients with enlarged thyroids can lead to specific concerns regarding optimal preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative care. Aim: To assess the relationship between thyroid volume and thyroidectomy complications, specifically Vocal Cord Paralysis (VCP) and hypocalcaemia, using preoperative ultrasound and ellipsoid volumetric analysis. Materials and Methods: A prospective cohort study in the General Surgery ward at a Government Medical College, Kottayam, Kerala, India. A total of 70 patients (64 females and six males) with benign thyroid swelling underwent total Thyroidectomy between June 2020 and December 2020. Follow- up was conducted for one year until December 2021. Thyroid gland volume was assessed using ultrasound and calculated using the ellipsoid formula. Based on volume, patients were classified into two groups: 1) <50 mL (mild enlargement), and 2) >50 mL (moderate to severe enlargement). Preoperative examination of vocal cords was performed by the Department of Otorhinolaryngology. Serum calcium levels were measured 48 hours postoperatively, or earlier if symptomatic. Hypocalcaemia was defined as corrected calcium <8.4 mg/dL. The association between thyroid gland volume and complications was analysed to determine if volume could be an effective factor in patient morbidity. Data were entered into Microsoft Excel and analysed using Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS) version 16.0. Chi-square test was used for qualitative analysis, with a significance level set at p<0.05. Results: The mean thyroid volume for patients with volumes <50 mL and >50 mL was 26.9 mL and 103.2 mL, respectively. Temporary hypocalcaemia (resolving within six months) was significantly higher in patients with volumes <50 mL (p=0.044). Temporary VCP was significantly more frequent in patients with larger volumes (p=0.027). No intraoperative complications were observed in the present study. Conclusion: Thyroid gland volume appears to be an important factor influencing thyroidectomy complications. Smaller thyroid volumes are associated with an increased risk of postoperative hypocalcaemia, while larger volumes are associated with a higher risk of VCP.
Comparison of Morphometric Data of Upper End of the Tibia between North and East Indian Populations: A Cross-sectional Study
Authors: Lal Nidhi , Saha Ankita , Garg Shavi , Aneja Prachi Saffar
Published: November 2023

Introduction: Knee joint problems, such as Osteoarthritis (OA), primarily affect the upper weight-bearing end of the tibia. Total and unicompartmental knee arthroplasty are commonly performed as treatment options. However, existing studies on morphometric assessment of the knee joint mainly focus on the Western population, with a lack of data among the Indian population. Obtaining such data is crucial for designing tibial components of knee prostheses tailored to the Indian population. Aim: To compare the morphometric data of the upper end of the tibia between the North and East Indian populations. Materials and Methods: A cross-sectional observational study was conducted in the Department of Anatomy at FMHS Medical College, SGT University, Gurugram, Haryana, North India, involving 41 dry tibias, and at Medical College and Hospital Kolkata in East India, involving 43 dry tibias. Measurements of the Anteroposterior (AP) and Transverse Diameters (TD) of the Medial Tibial Condyle (MTC), Lateral Tibial Condyle (LTC), and Total Tibial Condyles (TTC) were performed using digital Vernier callipers with a least count of 0.01 mm. The data was statistically analysed using Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) (version 21.0), and Student’s t-test was applied, with p<0.05 considered significant. Results: The mean TD and AP diameters of the tibial plateau were found to be greater in the East Indian population (TD: 65.47±5.46, AP: 44.29±4.36). In both samples, the AP diameter of MTC (North Indians: 38.30±3.54, East Indians: 40.63±3.46) was greater than that of LTC (North samples: 35.30±3.51, East samples: 35.70±3.96). When comparing parameters between the North and East samples using Student’s t-test, significant differences were found on the right-side for the mean AP (p-value=0.0065) and TD (p-value=0.0213) of TTC, mean AP (p-value=0.0006) and TD (p-value=0.0219) of MTC, mean TD of LTC (p-value=0.0002), mean AP (p-value=0.0005) and TD (p<0.0001) of the Intercondylar area at anterior ends, and mean AP (p<0.0001) and TD (p-value=0.0017) of the Intercondylar area at posterior ends. On the left-side, significant differences between the North and East population were found for mean TD of LTC (p-value=0.0348), AP (p<0.0001) and TD (p-value=0.0207) of the Intercondylar area posterior end. When comparing the areas between the North and East populations, significant differences were found on the right-side only for the MTC (p-value=0.0013), LTC (p-value=0.0083), and TTC (p-value=0.0055). Conclusion: There are significant regional variations in the anthropometric measurements of the North and East Indian populations, emphasising the need to develop populationspecific tibial prostheses for improved surgical outcomes.
Role of Prophylactic Intramuscular Glycopyrrolate in Preventing Hypotension and Bradycardia in Patients Undergoing Elective Lower Limb Surgeries under Spinal Anaesthesia: A Randomised Placebo-controlled Study
Authors: Choudhury Souvik , Kundu Sudeshna Bhar , Niyogi Mausumi
Published: November 2023

Introduction: Spinal anaesthesia is an extensively used anaesthetic technique for infraumbilical surgeries. Despite its many advantages, hypotension and bradycardia are two common complications. The incidence of bradycardia following spinal anaesthesia is higher in young adults. Although a few previous studies have observed that intramuscular glycopyrrolate is effective in preventing spinal-induced bradycardia and hypotension in elderly and parturient patients, there is a lack of reported studies in the young population. Aim: To evaluate the role of intramuscular glycopyrrolate in the prevention of bradycardia and hypotension in adult patients undergoing lower limb surgeries. Materials and Methods: A randomised, parallel-group, doubleblind, placebo-controlled study was conducted in the Department of Anaesthesiology at Calcutta National Medical College, Kolkata, West Bengal, India. The duration of the study was 15 months, from July 2021 to September 2022. A total of 60 patients aged 18-45 years, of either sex, with American Society of Anaesthesiologists (ASA) physical status I and II, undergoing elective lower limb surgeries under spinal anaesthesia. The patients were randomised into two groups: group G received intramuscular glycopyrrolate 1 mL (0.2 mg) and group N received intramuscular normal saline 1 mL 15 minutes prior to spinal anaesthesia. Hyperbaric bupivacaine (0.5%) 3 mL and fentanyl (25 mcg) 0.5 mL were injected intrathecally. Haemodynamic parameters were monitored. All data were analysed using appropriate statistical tests. A p-value of <0.05 was considered statistically significant. Changes in Heart Rate (HR) were considered the primary outcome variable. The secondary outcome variables were changes in Mean Arterial Pressure (MAP), incidence of bradycardia and hypotension, phenylephrine requirement, and incidence of dry mouth. Results: The mean age of the study participants of group G and group N was 34.17 years and 33.63 years. The two groups were comparable in terms of demographic profile. In comparison to group N, patients in group G showed a significantly higher HR throughout the intraoperative period (p<0.001) and at 60 minutes in the postoperative period. The incidence of hypotension was significantly higher in group N (53.33%) compared to group G (3.33%, p<0.001), and the MAP was lower in group N compared to group G in the intraoperative period. The number of patients requiring phenylephrine was also higher in group N (53.33%) compared to those in group G (3.33%). Conclusion: Prophylactic use of intramuscular glycopyrrolate can maintain stable haemodynamics in patients undergoing lower limb surgeries under spinal anaesthesia. It can maintain a higher HR and reduces the incidence of hypotension following spinal anaesthesia.
Effect of Ice Pack on Pain and Activities of Daily Living after Episiotomy: A Randomised Controlled Trial
Authors: Suvarna Raksha Raju , Chippala Purusotham
Published: November 2023

Introduction: Episiotomy is a common surgical procedure used during childbirth. Approximately 52% of women who have vaginal births undergo episiotomy, with 93.3% of primiparous women and 30.2% of multiparous women being affected. Perineal pain is a prevalent issue among mothers and can negatively impact their daily functioning and early experiences of motherhood. The use of an ice pack on the perineum is a simple, non pharmacological treatment for pain relief that may have an impact on postpartum recovery. However, no study has been conducted to determine the effect of an ice pack on postnatal mothers’ compliance with Activities of Daily Living (ADL) following episiotomy. Aim: To evaluate the effect of an ice pack on pain and ADL after episiotomy. Materials and Methods: This trial is an experimental, parallel, and assessor-blinded allocation with a computer-generated randomisation sequence. A randomised controlled trial conducted in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology (OBG) at Justice KS Hegde Charitable Hospital in Deralakatte, Mangaluru, India. The study duration was one year, from March 2022 to March 2023. A total of 64 postnatal mothers (32 in each group) were included. This trial is an experimental, parallel, and assessorblinded allocation with a computer-generated randomisation sequence. The inclusion criteria were primiparous women aged between 18-35 years, who underwent episiotomy within 6 to 24 hours postpartum, delivered a live baby, complained of pain at the incision site, had a full-term labour, and had no other complications during pregnancy or labour. The participants were also required to be literate. Age, Numerical Pain Rating Scale (NPRS), and Barthel Index (BI) were compared between the groups using the independent sample t-test. The paired t-test was used for within group (pre to post-test) comparison of NPRS and Barthel index. A p-value of <0.05 was considered significant. Results: There was a significant difference in pain experienced by the groups, as assessed by NPRS (p<0.001). However, there was no difference in ADL between the groups (p>0.05). No side effects or harms were reported. Ice pack application, once daily for two days, was found to be safe and feasible for postepisiotomy patients. Conclusion: The current randomised controlled trial concludes that the application of an ice pack once daily for two days is significantly effective in reducing pain after episiotomy. However, it does not improve ADL in patients with post-episiotomy
Three Dimensional Analysis of Root Development and Bone Formation in an Immature Non Vital Permanent Molar Using Regenerative Endodontic Procedure: A Case Report
Authors: Gupta Shivani , Garg Shalini , Mittal Preeti , Sharma Vishal , Garg Sumit
Published: November 2023

The Regenerative Endodontic Procedure (REP) is one of the latest biological procedures for successfully treating immature non vital teeth. Treating non vital immature teeth in children with associated bone resorption poses a challenge. In the present case, a 10- year-old male patient presented with an immature pulpally involved right permanent first molar, exhibiting a periapical radiolucency measuring 2×3.2×10.5 mm (distal root) and 4.4×5.2×10.5 mm (mesial root). The molar was non-surgically treated using a minimally invasive REP approach, aiming for anatomical healing and root completion. Mineral Trioxide Aggregate (MTA) was applied over a blood clot used as a scaffold. The radiolucency decreased significantly to a size of 0.9×1.3×0.2 mm (distal root) and 1×0.4×0.2 mm (mesial root). Continuous root formation was also observed, resulting in complete resolution of the Apical Bone Defect (ABD). The mesial and distal roots progressed from Nolla stage 8 (2/3rd of root formation) to Nolla stage 9 (root formation complete) over a twelve-month period. Three-dimensional (3D) analysis was employed to explain pathosis and the healing of lesions from every aspect. The present case demonstrates that REP may be the treatment of choice for managing non vital immature permanent posterior teeth with severe ABD in a paediatric patients, particularly when the surgical approach is contraindicated due to the presence of other developing structures. Furthermore, long-term follow-up is required, and the type of healing and root completion may vary depending on the stage of root formation, disinfection, and coronal seal achieved.
Production and Characterization of Tomato (Lycopersicon esculentum) Jam
Authors: Machalela Angélica Agostinho , Júnior Abel Alberto Massingue , Vatiro Amade , Nanelo Rafael Francisco
Published: November 2023

Aim: This study was carried out with the aim of developing and characterizing jam based on tomato fruit.

Methodology: Four (04) formulations such as (A), 50% pulp, 50% sugar; (B), 59% pulp, 40% sugar, 0.5% citric acid and 0.5% pectin; (C), 69% pulp, 30% sugar, 0.5% citric acid, and 0.5% pectin; (D), 79% pulp, 20% sugar, 0.5% citric acid, and 0.5% pectin, were made and characterized in terms of pH by potentiometer, moisture by desiccation at 105o C, total soluble solids content (°Brix) by refractometry, titratable acidity by titration with 0.1N (NaOH), and sensory analysis by effective methods. The data was evaluated using Rstudio 4.2.1 software.

Results: The results showed pH ranging from 4.84 to 5.09, soluble solids content from 39.79 to 66.42 ºBrix, titratable acidity in the range of 0.52 to 1.07%, and moisture content between 10.75 and 41.86%. The acceptance test showed that formulation A had the highest score of around 75%.

Conclusion: Tomatoes proved to be an excellent and viable raw material for jam production.
A Review on Supercritical Fluid Extraction
Authors: Anusha V. , Sivakumar P.
Published: November 2023

Industries are in search of best and cost-effective processing technologies to extract components from any material with maximum purity and quantity. The drawbacks of traditional solvent extraction methods led to the development of novel processing technologies that can be employed into any industry. This review mainly focuses on supercritical fluid extraction (SFE) process, an innovative, environmentally friendly tool for food processing techniques. Here, we are discussing about the general aspect of SFE and their recent potential commercial applications in different fields. Nowadays, this method gained lots of importance in food as well as non-food industrial applications.
Occurrence of Virulent and Antibiotic Resistant Staphylococcus aureus in Selected Ready-To-Eat Foods in Obio/Akpor, Rivers State, Nigeria
Authors: Okoye Emmanuel Chukwuemeka , Eruteya Onoriode Christian
Published: November 2023

Aims: Ready-to-eat (RTE) foods contaminated with Staphylococcus aureus or its heat-stable toxins have been implicated in food-borne illnesses lately and are now a public health concern. This study is aimed at determining the microbial safety of RTE snacks (meat-pie, Egg-roll, Doughnut, Burns and Puff-puff) sold in Obio/Akpor LGA, Rivers State.

Study Design:  This work is based on a completely randomized design with two replications and the average values calculated for the mean comparison.

Place and Duration of Study: Imadavistic Laboratory, Osaks House, East-West Road Port Harcourt, Nigeria, between December 2021 and November, 2022.

Methodology: A total of 100 samples of RTE food Snacks were randomly purchased and examined for proximate composition, microbial quality, and occurrence of antibiotic-resistant and virulent genes using standard conventional and molecular methods.

Results: Puff-puff had the highest moisture, fiber and ash content while egg-roll had the highest crude fat, also meat-pie had the highest carbohydrate and protein content. Microbial counts ranged from 3.5×103 to 1.5×106cfu/g with 44 samples unsatisfactory and 39 at borderline by food regulatory standard. Presumptive S. aureus count ranged from 1.4×103 to 4.6×106 cfu/g, with 5 classified as potentially hazardous, 14 as unsatisfactory and 49 as borderline, 16 as satisfactory, and 16 with no detection. The 34 confirmed S. aureus showed varying resistance to cloxacillin 31(91.18%), cefuroxime 28 (82.35%), ceftazidime and erythromycin 25 (73.53%), gentamicin 18 (52.94%) and augmentin 13 (38.24%). Multi-drug resistance ranged from 3 to 5 antibiotic classes. Nine isolates produced the expected band of 250bp with SEA while 3 produced the band of 400bp with SEB.

Conclusion: There is a correlation of statistically significant difference (p<0.5) between the four types of RTE food and enterotoxin A, therefore confirming that RTE foods serve as a reservoir of antibiotic resistant and virulence gene bearing S. aureus.
Weed Population Dynamics under Organic, Bio-dynamic, Conventional Bt and Non-Bt Cotton (Gossypium hirsutum)
Authors: Akshay D. V. S. , Parlawar N. D. , Deshmukh J. P. , Riar A. S. , Konde N. M.
Published: November 2023

Aim: In order to compare the weed seed bank and population dynamics under organic, biodynamic, Bt-conventional, and non-Bt conventional management systems of cotton (Gossypium hirsutum), a field experiment was carried out.

Study Design: Randomized Block Design (RBD)

Place and Duration of Study: bioRe-FiBL research trails, bioRe Association, Kasrawad, Khurgone, Madhya Pradesh during the kharif season of 2020-21.

Methodology: Five distinct crop management techniques were used in the field experiment, each duplicated four times, and the experiment was set up using a randomized block design. The treatments were distributed at random to different plots. The five management treatments were Absolute Control (no fertilizers), Conventional management of non-Bt cotton, Conventional management of Bt cotton, Bio-dynamic and Organic management of cotton. For the duration of the experiment, four 1 m × 1 m (1 m2) quadrats were randomly placed on each experimental plot's four sides, and different biometric observations were recorded from each quadrant according to its treatment. For the purpose of collecting the necessary observations, two of these quadrants were regularly weeded every 20 days, while the other two were left unweeded for the duration of the experiment.

Results: The dominant weed species includes Panicum dichotomiflorum, Cyperus rotundus, Paspalum dilatatum, Euphorbia hirta, Acalypha indica and Digeria arvensis. Poaceae was the dominant family in terms of composition. There was very less variation in the weed flora between the treatments. Significantly higher weed seed bank, weed species, weed density and weed dry weight were observed in Organic and Biodynamic cotton than in the Conventional cotton. Weed control efficiency was found to be maximum in the Conventional cotton compared to the Organic and Biodynamic cotton.

Conclusion: From the experiment, it can be concluded that the Conventional cotton especially Conventional management Bt Cotton was found to be most efficient among all the treatments. However, the Organic cotton was observed with high number of overall plant species and best in conserving the plant species biodiversity.
Adopting a Circular Economy for Surgical Care to Address Supply Chain Shocks and Climate Change
Authors: Mehtsun Winta T. , Hyland Colby J. , Offodile Anaeze C.
Published: November 2023

This Viewpoint describes a circular economy for operating room supply chain networks as a climate-oriented approach that maintains organizational viability and patient health and welfare.
Factors Associated With Abrupt Discontinuation of Long-Term High-Dose Opioid Treatment
Authors: Vivas-Valencia Carolina , Dong Huiru , Stringfellow Erin J. , Russell W. Alton , Morgan Jake R. , Tadrous Mina , Jalali Mohammad S.
Published: November 2023

This cohort study investigates factors associated with abrupt discontinuation of long-term high-dose opioid treatment at the national level and across US states.