bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Directions for assessing the quality of life of the population of urban agglomerations
Authors:   Institute of Regional Economics Problems of the Russian Academy of Sciences, Dorofeeva Lyudmila V.
Published: February 2023

Urban areas have an important role in increasing the attractiveness of the city as a comfortable place for socio-cultural life. People living in them feel their territorial belonging to their place of residence through daily contact with spatial organization, cultural and social infrastructure, the appearance of houses and streets, a chain of associated images. In the vast majority of cities, there is a strategy for the development of the territory, affecting, as a rule, the most important issues that require daily participation: retention of the able-bodied population, infrastructure development, search for investors, increasing tourist flow, and many others. To manage these processes, the city needs an attractive appearance and a positive image. This largely determines the vectors of development of the city and its individual districts. The characteristics of the level and quality of life are always a priority and are used in drawing up strategic plans for the socio-economic development of the state. They are the basic guideline of the socio-economic policy of the state.
Nfrastructure projects as a driver of regional development
Authors:   Institute of Regional Economics Problems of the Russian Academy of Sciences, Korshunov I. V.
Published: February 2023

To date, the relevance of the implementation of large infrastructure projects is high, including due to the fact that they contribute to overcoming the "antique" consequences in the economy of the Russian Federation, respectively, infrastructure projects can become a starting point for the development of all sectors of the economy as a whole, in particular this construction railways and roads, airfield complexes, which will undoubtedly serve as an impetus for many regions of the Russian Federation, as it affects a number of sectors of the economy, such as: transport, production of building materials, the market for automotive and specialized equipment, delivery of products, which contributes to the creation of additional jobs.
Optimizing criterion for the traffic control parameters on the urban road network
Authors:   Operations department of the traffic control center, Institute for Regional Economic Studies Russian Academy of Sciences, Lipatkin D. V. , Kashtalinsky A. S. ,   Operations department of the traffic control center
Published: February 2023

The digital transformation of the management of the transport complex and the growth of the pace of introduction of intelligent transport systems in the cities of the Russian Federation actualize the issue of finding a universal criterion for optimizing the parameters of traffic light regulation on the urban road network. In this article, as a criterion for optimizing network management, an average value of the travel time in the control area, weighted by the length of the path traveled, is proposed. The value of this criterion lies in the universality, as well as the fundamental technical feasibility of its calculation for a real section of the road network in terms of obtaining initial data. In addition, the article emphasizes the fundamental importance of determining this parameter for various conditions. In order to confirm the effectiveness of using the criterion considered in the article, a model experiment was conducted in the SUMO environment, involving a number of experiments for several control methods on the street network at different intensities of incoming traffic flows. On the basis of experimental data, the dependences of the proposed optimization criterion on control methods and the total volume of incoming traffic flows are obtained. The reliability of the criterion was evaluated. The application of the presented criterion in calculating the parameters of traffic light regulation allows you to select the optimal parameters and in the future provide feedback on the implementation of automatic traffic light control on the street and road networks of cities.
The Need Assessment in Developing Teacher Innovator’s Skills under the Office of the Basic Education Commission
Authors: Pusri Koson , Chansirisira Pacharawit
Published: February 2023

The primary research goals, as set forth by the Office of the Basic Education Commission, were to 1) examine the elements and indicators of secondary school teachers’ innovative talents. 2) To examine the requirement for secondary school teacher innovation skills development within the Office of the Basic Education Commission. The findings were validated and confirmed by nine specialists. In the northeastern zone of the Office of the Basic Education Commission, 540 school principals and teachers were selected as the sampling group using a multi-stage random sampling process. Mean, standard deviation, and the Priority Needs Index were used to analyze the data. The findings indicated that school teachers’ innovator skills consist of 5 celements, including initiative skills with five indicators, questioning skills with 6 indicators, observation skills with 6 indicators, experimental skills with 6 indicators, and 5) networking skills with 5 indicators. The degree of appropriateness for the components and indicators is quite high. Need assessment for building teacher innovators’ skills revealed that the aspect with the greatest demand was questioning skills, with initiative skills, observation skills, experimental skills, and networking skills coming in second and third, respectively. The overall state of the Office of the Basic Education Commission’s secondary school teachers’ innovative skills is currently at a medium level; the component with the highest average score was networking skills, followed by trial skills, initiative skills, questioning skills, and observation skills, in that order. The aspect with the highest average score was trial skills, followed by questioning skills, initiative skills, observation skills, and networking skills in that order, which are all at the highest degree of desired condition.
Development of Scientific Thinking for 4th Grade Students Based on Predict-Observe-Present-Explain (POPE) Activity Management
Authors: Wilajan Jiraporn , Yongkhamcha Butsara , Atichart Porntip
Published: February 2023

Scientific thinking is considered to be an important factor influenced the scientific learning achievements and the goal of providing the thinking skills. Therefore, the purpose of this research was attempted to develop the scientific thinking for 4th Grade students using Predict-Observe-Present-Explain (POPE) activity management to achieve the 70% criteria. The target group was 6 students of 4th Grade students at a primary school, Ban Don Santi School, Maha Sarakham Province, Northeastern Thailand. The participants chosen by the purposive sampling was studying in the second semester of the academic year 2021. The research instruments were 1) the twelve lesson plans for Predict-Observe-Present-Explain (POPE) activity, 2) the multiple choices test for the scientific thinking and 3) the observation form of scientific thinking. Data were analyzed and expressed as mean, percentage and standard deviation. The findings demonstrate that the percentage score of students’ scientific thinking was 65% for the first learning cycle and 79.45% for the second learning cycle that using the developed POPE activityThe obtained results from this research indicate that predict-observe-present-explain (POPE) activity management is a learning strategy that can be used for developing the scientific thinking to achieve the 70% of the scientific thinking criteria and applied for developing other scientific performances.
بيان محاسن الإسلام وأثرها في الدعوة إلى الله (دراسة وصفية تحليلية)
Authors: بابكر نور الدين عوض الكريم إبراهيم
Published: February 2023

المستخلص :

يهدف هذا البحث إلى الكشف عن محاسن الإسلام وأثرها في الدعوة إلى الله وكيفية إفادة الداعية منها في زماننا الحاضر، وذلك من خلال مقدمة وخاتمة وثلاثة مباحث ، مستخدماً في ذلك المنهج الوصفي والاستقرائي.

المبحث الأول في مفهوم كلمة محاسن والمصطلحات المرادفة لمعناها والتي وردت في القرآن الكريم والسنة مثل فضائل، وخصائص ومقاصد ونحوها.

أما المبحث الثاني فقد احتوى على نماذج من محاسن الإسلام العظيمة مثل حرية الاعتقاد والتيسير ورفع الحرج في الشريعة الإسلامية، وتحقيق مصالح الإنسان وحقوقه وكرامته ومحاسن بعض العبادات.

وفي المبحث الثالث جاء الحديث حول أثر محاسن الإسلام في قبول الناس لدعوته والدخول فيه، وكيف تأثر عتاة المشركين وغيرهم بهذه المحاسن التي شرحت صدورهم للإسلام فأقبلوا على دعوته بكل رضا وإقتناع من غير أن توجه إليهم الدعوة بل هم صاروا من دعاة الإسلام فيما بعد، ثم الخاتمة التي اشتملت على النتائج والتوصيات ، والتي من أهمها في جانب النتائج الآتي:

إن محاسن الإسلام ومزاياه متعددة لا حصر لها فهي في جميع مسائله وأصوله وفروعه.

إبراز محاسن الإسلام يعد من أكبر وسائل الدعوة في عصرنا الحاضر.

وفي جانب التوصيات الآتي:

على الدعاة والعلماء والمهتمين بأمر الدعوة الإسلامية التركيز في جانب الدعوة من خلال بيان محاسن الإسلام.

على الدعاة والمسلمين عموماً التحلي بالأخلاق الفاضلة والمعاملة الحسنة مع الآخرين خاصة مع غير المسلمين.
EFFECT OF AN UNANI REGIMEN IN THE TREATMENT OF 'YARAQĀN' (JAUNDICE): A CASE REPORT
Authors: Ansari Athar Parvez , Ahmed N Zaheer , Anwar Noman , Farhan K. Mohammed
Published: February 2023

Jaundice due to hepatitis viruses is considered to be a most prevalent disease worldwide. In Unani literature, it is referred as 'yaraqān' which is caused by inflammatory diseases of liver, intra or extra-hepatic obstructions, and poisoning due to drugs or animals. Several Unani drugs including Ma'jun Dabid al-Ward, syrup Jigreen, Araq-iMako, Araq-i-Kasni, etc are frequently used for the treatment of jaundice and liver disorders including infective hepatitis. A 16 year old male patient suffering from yellowish discoloration of sclera, skin, mucous membranes and urine, nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite and fever for one week admitted in the male ward of RRIUM, Chennai. The laboratory investigations revealed severe hyperbilirubinemia, raised serum transaminases, alkaline phosphatase and negative HBsAg. On the basis of history, clinical observations and laboratory investigations, the patient was diagnosed as a case of 'yaraqān' (jaundice) which may be due to acute viral hepatitis. A Unani regimen comprising Ma'jun Dabid al-Ward (5 g twice a day), syrup Jigreen (10 ml twice a day), Araq-i-Mako (75 ml twice a day), Araq-iKasni (75 ml twice a day) for 25 days, Sharbat-i-Khaksi (10 ml twice a day for 7 days), and Habb-i-Tursh Mushtahi (1 g twice a day) for 15 days were given by oral route. The fever has subsided after 7 days and the appetite improved after 15 days of the treatment. The yellow discoloration of sclera and mucous membranes started to reduce gradually th from 7 day onwards. At the end of the treatment, the laboratory reports revealed that the total bilirubin, direct bilirubin, indirect bilirubin, SGOT, SGPT and ALP were within normal range. The core objective of this case report is to re-emphasize the effectiveness of Unani medicine particularly in the treatment of jaundice. Thus, this data may be helpful to increase awareness amongst the common people and scientific community for the popularity of Unani medicine in general and for the treatment of jaundice and liver disorders in particular.
Impact of Hydrogel on Agriculture – A review
Authors: Saini Ashok K. , Malve Sachin H.
Published: February 2023

Water is one of the most essential natural resource, which is often costly and limiting particularly in arid and semi arid regions. Under climatic changing scenario, fresh water resources at global level is synchronizing day by day and creating water scarcity and transforming more irrigated area to rainfed. The use of water holding amendments like hydrogel polymer enhancing the water and nutrient use efficiency and will become more important over time, especially in arid and semi arid region. Hydrogel has unique characteristics that it retains water and nutrient from their surrounding area and will help in alleviating moisture stress of crop plants during prolonged dry period and where irrigation facilities are available this technology could reduce the number of irrigation applied to crops. The dose of hydrogel as suggested in the literature varies from 2.5 to 5 kg/ha depending on the soil texture. A lower dose is recommended for clayey soil while a higher dose is recommended for sandy soil. Nowadays water management is considered as one of the biggest challenge in arid and semi arid region of world, in fact by 2030 global water demand probably to be 50% higher than today, resulting in water scarcity. Many research finding confirmed that hydrogel not only used for saving of water/irrigation, but also have tremendous potential to improve the physical and biological properties of soil. In this paper, responses of hydrogel polymers on various crops are reviewed.
solation, Screening and Optimization for Laccase production by Fusarium spp. under submerged fermentation
Authors: Yochitha Thirthalakshmi , R. Soundarya Shree K. , D Bhavana , H. Arpitha , S. Harsha T. , Prasad Nagalambika
Published: February 2023

Laccases are oxidases with broad substrate specificity and ability to oxidize various phenolic and nonphenolic compounds. This study was carried out to isolate and characterizes laccase producing fungi from the environmental samples. Soil samples were collected from different locations. Suspensions of the samples (1g in 10 ml sterile physiological saline) were serially diluted, inoculated onto Czapek Dox Agar (CZA) containing antibiotic chloramphenicol and incubated for 7 days at 30 o C. The fungal isolates were characterized macroscopically and microscopically. Screening was done using Czapek-Dox agar was supplemented with 0.1% tannic acid, 0.5% Bromophenol blue, 0.05 ml in 25 ml of Methanol Guaiacol the pure culture of the single colonies from the spread plate method were inoculated on the media and incubated at room temperature for 5-6 days. After 5-6 days the plates were checked for clear transparent zone.
Impact of Organic and Inorganic Fertilizer on Growth, Yield, and Quality of Strawberry
Authors: Raj Ankit , Prasad V.M.
Published: February 2023

A field experiment was conducted to study the “Impact of organic manure and inorganic fertilizers on growth, flowering and quality of strawberry (Fragaria ananassa Duch.) cv. Camarosa” in the year 2021-2022 during rabi season. The experiment was conducted in Randomized Block Design (RBD), with 9 treatment and 3 replications. The treatments were T RDF- 100% NPK (control), T (FYM 75% + NPK 25%), T (Vermicompost 75% + NPK 25%), T (Poultry manure 75% + NPK 25%), T (FYM 50% + NPK 50%), T (Vermicompost 50% + NPK 50%), T (Poultry manure + NPK 50%), T (FYM 25% + NPK 75%), T (Vermicompost 25% + NPK 75%). From the above treatments and experiment conducted, it is found that treatment T (Vermicompost 25% + NPK 75%) was found best for all the parameters in Plant height, Number of leaves, Leaf area, Plant spread, Days taken for first flowering, Number of flower per plant, Days taken for first fruiting, No. of fruit per plant, Average per fruit weight, Fruit weight per plant, Fruit length, Fruit width, Total fruit yield, Total soluble solids, Acidity, Ascorbic acid. Also treatment T (Vermicompost 25% + NPK 75%) was found to be best and suitable in term of benefit cost ratio.
UNDERSTANDING THE MESSAGES IN MACAPAT SONG THROUGH THE STORY AND TEACHINGS OF JESUS IN THE GOSPEL
Authors: Saksomo Dwi
Published: February 2023

Understand the messages in Macapat Song very difficult. This is due to that the lines in the Macapat Song contain poetic words, philosophical words, and full of meaning. To understand the message in the Macapat Song correctly, one must have extensive knowledge of the philosophy of life and a strong understanding of religion. So instead, preaching in churches and on religious fellowship less attractive, if delivered without any ballad suitable for listeners. For the Javanese, a ballad that touches their hearts is Macapat Song, because the ballad closely with customs and their culture. Therefore, understanding the Macapat Song would be perfect if assisted with the illustrations of the stories and teachings of Jesus in the Gospels. Macapat Songs and teachings of Jesus in the Gospels is a symbiosis mutualism because both have a mutually beneficial relationship.
MOB JUSTICE IN WEST AFRICA: THE ENFORCEMENT OF THE SO-CALLED “ARTICLE 320” IN MALI
Authors: Kansaye PhD Bouréma
Published: February 2023

This article deals with the lynching culture which has been developing in Mali since the 1991 democratic revolution. The phenomenon is growing continuously with the deepening social crises and the serious malfunctioning of the police and the judiciary. With the sense of justice it conveys, the application of the so-called article 320 is believed to be more effective in the fight against criminality than is any other institutional framework, despite the fact that it is being denounced somewhat by some citizens.
CORPORATE GOVERNANCE IN STATE OWNED ENTERPRISES: A CASE STUDY OF NAMIBIA HOUSING ENTERPRISES (NHE)
Authors: Brian Lwendo Sitali , F. Kandjeo  , Isaacs Albert
Published: February 2023

The issues of good corporate governance has emerged to be matters of serious concern in State-Owned Enterprises. So much scholarly articles have been published all over the world about good corporate governance, thus, guidelines, practice and principles. Namibian StateOwned Enterprises (SOEs) have been under criticism publicly over the poor governance in recent times. This report reviews the governance at one of Namibia’ State-OwnedEnterprises, NHE which was under public criticism over its governance recently. This paper seeks to understand the causes of poor governance in State Owned Enterprises in Namibia. The data used in this research paper is drawn from literature available and interview conduct with NHE employees on good governance. The findings of the research paper points out to inexperienced Board members, lack of transparency and openness, the size of the structures of the Board, imbalanced Board in terms of skills and knowledge, lack of diversity, size and Board compositions.
ENHANCING PARTICIPATION OF GIRLS IN TECHNICAL AND VOCATIONAL EDUCATION AND TRAINING (TVET): THE CASE OF TAMALE TECHNICAL UNIVERSITY
Authors: Atsu Anthony Mawutor , Lartekai Lartey Rebecca
Published: February 2023

Most people opined that Technical Education is the preserve for boys only, but that should not be the case. Over the years, most of the engineering programmes such as Automobile, Building and Construction, Carpentry and Joinery, Mechanical, Electrical, Welding and others are termed as male dominated programmes, which should not also be the case. Hardly does one see girls enrolling in these programmes. Most of the time one can find one or two girls in such a class, and in most cases, these girls perform excellently, which shows that when encouraged, more girls would like to offer engineering programmes. The purpose of this paper was to find out what is preventing girls from enrolling in the engineering programmes and what can be done to encourage them to enroll in such programmes. 100 questionnaires were distributed to girls not enrolled in engineering programmes. Also, ten girls in the engineering programmes were interviewed as well as visits to the classrooms to get first-hand information on girls’ performance. The study revealed that, cultural and public perception about the programme for girls is preventing most girls in enrolling in the engineering programmes.  It is recommended that there should be continuous sensitization for girls, about TVET programmes. There should also be a quota system in place to cater for girls’ intake into engineering programme as affirmative action.
Spirituality as a coping resource: perspectives of young people undergoing cancer treatment during the Covid-19 pandemic
Authors: Silva Éven , Pedrosa Ana Paula , Accioly Cybelle , Albuquerque Eliane , Silva Marina
Published: February 2023

Throughout the oncologic treatment, ruptures are perceived, marked by changes in routines, as well as changes in roles and habits. This leads the subject to search for meaning and strategies for coping with the disease, which are often found in spirituality.  In this sense, the present study aims at analyzing spirituality from the perspective of young people undergoing oncologic treatment - or after a year has passed since its completion - during the pandemic of COVID-19. Secondary data from a survey were analyzed, which used a biosociodemographic questionnaire and the Free Word Association Technique, through on-line forms, with the snowball sampling strategy. Bardin's Content Analysis technique was used to analyze the data. Three thematic categories were created: Expectation of healing; Spirituality as a foundation; and Illness as divine permission. The data referred to spirituality as a mechanism of support and coping with the disease by providing resources to deal with the difficulties that arise in daily life when facing oncologic treatment.
Modification of sisal cellulose (Agave sisalana) with poly(vinyl alcohol) and its evaluation in a water-heavy oil system
Authors: Moreno Schiliene , Strappa Renata , Da Graça Denes Carlos Santos , Cardoso Gisélia
Published: February 2023

Cellulose is a natural, non-toxic and biodegradable polymer that can have its structure modified to give it the desired properties. This study aimed to modify sisal cellulose (Agave sisalana) from its xanthate with poly (vinyl alcohol) (PVA) and to evaluate its viscosifying action on the flow behavior of a water-heavy oil system for petroleum production, on a laboratory bench. The modified process was carried out by graphitization and monitored by FTIR. The viscosifying potential was evaluated by measuring intrinsic degrees and the action of modified sisal cellulose (CSM) in the water-heavy oil system was gradually evaluated, at temperatures of 25°C and 60°C, using a brookfield viscometer. The FTIR spectra confirmed the modification by the appearance of the wavenumber band 880 cm-1, indicating the occurrence of the substitution reaction of [–OH] groups of the C-6 of the cellulose structure. The rate of the water-heavy oil system with the CSM was equal to the graduation of the heavy oil, with the same flow activation energy (Ea) in the amount of 66,509 kJ/mol, which gave potential use of the CSM in the correction of the profile of result of the system under study
Gas exchange and initial growth of Mimosa tenuiflora (Willd.) Poir. plants under salinity conditions
Authors: França George Martins , Freire Antonio Lucineudo de Oliveira , Ferreira Cheila Deisy , Bakke Ivonete Alves , França Débora Raquel dos Santos Ferreira
Published: February 2023

This work aimed to evaluate the physiological behavior and growth of jurema-preta seedlings under salinity conditions. The experiment was conducted at the Forestry Nursery of the Academic Unit of Forestry Engineering/UFCG, with the plants kept in 'Leonard' pots. The salinity treatments were distributed in a completely randomized design, with five levels of electrical conductivity (EC) of the nutrient solution (0.5; 2.0; 3.5; 5.0 and 6.5 dS m-1) and four repetitions. The salinization of the solution was achieved by adding a mixture of NaCl, CaCl2.2H2O and MgCl2.6H2O salts. There was a progressive decrease in plant height, stem diameter, relative growth rate, relative water content, stomatal conductance, transpiration rate, photosynthesis rate in the dry mass production of the plants as the EC of the solution increased. Transpiration was less sensitive to salinity than stomatal conductance and seedling photosynthesis. Among the growth parameters, the roots were the most affected by salinity.
University and Athletics Games in Rio de Janeiro
Authors: Moreira Renata Silva Y Nunes , Vasconcellos Pedro Jorge Lo Duca , Vieira José Jairo
Published: February 2023

The aim of this study is to describe university sports in Rio de Janeiro, university games and their "athletics", comparing before and after COVID-19. We used literature review and documentary research as methodology. Searches on official websites of CBDU and FEURJ, Facebook and instagram pages of “athletics”, participation of university groups on Facebook as well as simple observation of two university competitions. We conclude that the way university sport in Rio de Janeiro is organized indicates that its development is a consequence of the engagement of higher education institutions in conjunction with “athletics”, whether public or private.
Dobutamine stress echocardiography in patients with chronic peripheral artery disease
Authors: Mousa Mohammed Gamal , Faheem Ibraam Magdy Ramzy , Elkhateeb Ahmed Fathy , Saad Mohamed Ahmed , El-Khashab Khaled Ahmed Emam
Published: February 2023

Background: peripheral artery disease (PAD) whether symptomatic or asymptomatic, is a risk factor for non-fatal and fatal coronary disease and cerebrovascular events, screening tests for early diagnosis of coronary artery disease (CAD) may lead to early treatment and therefore improved outcomes. AIM OF THE STUDY: is to study the relation between severity of peripheral artery disease by ankle-brachial index and myocardial ischemia by dobutamine stress echocardiography in patients free from cardiac symptoms Patients and Methods: fifty patients diagnosed with peripheral arterial disease (case group) and another fifty individuals without PAD (control group). Full history taking, complete physical examination, ECG, Echocardiography, ankle brachial index and dobutamine stress echocardiography were done to all patients. Results: Our study showed that there was a statistically significant higher percentage of distal lesion in patients with DM and higher percentage of proximal lesion among cases with hypertension with p-value <0.05. There was a statistically significant lower ABI level with p-value <0.05 among diabetic patients treated by insulin and ex-smokers and there was statistically significant invers correlation with p-value <0.05 between ABI level and smoking index.
Seroprevalence of anti-SARS-CoV-2 total antibodies among COVID-19 patients in province of Punjab, Pakistan
Authors: Abbas Adil , Wajahat Muhammad , Sayan Murat , Noureen Sidra , Shoaib Ramsha , Khan Aleena Ahmad , Arikan Ayse
Published: February 2023

At the end of 2019, there was an outbreak of coronavirus in Wuhan, China which killed more than 1800 people and more than 70,000 people were infected during the first 5 days. Chinese researchers named it as a novel coronavirus disease 2019. Up to now, 231 million cases and more than 4 million deaths have been reported worldwide. The total number of cases of COVID cases in Pakistan was 1,236,888 so far and the total death toll was 27,500 and is increasing rapidly.  OmniPATHTM COVID-19 Total Antibody ELISA Test kit was used for serological analysis. We found that the highest number of patients with positive antibody test was Lahore with 48%. (n=442). Total antibodies against SARS-CoV-2 was found to be higher in men (43%) compared to women (41%). 13% of the children were found to be positive for SARS-CoV-2 IgG. In age wise distribution, patients in age group 41-50 year were recorded highest seroprevalance. We took the mean of antibody titer according to different age groups and we found the highest mean of antibody titer which was 171 in age group (21-30).
Hubungan Kenaikan Berat Badan, Siklus Menstruasi dan Emosional dengan Penggunaan Suntik KB 3 Bulan di BPM Lia Amelia
Authors: Amelia Lia
Published: February 2023

Introduction: Contraceptives that are mostly chosen by acceptors in Indonesia are injectable contraceptives as much as 61.4%, but injectable contraceptives have an impact that can cause weight gain, menstrual cycle disorders and emotional disturbances. Acceptors said that injectable contraception felt more practical in the family planning process.
Objectives: The purpose of the study was to determine the relationship between weight gain, menstrual cycle disorders and emotional disturbances with the use of 3 month injectable contraceptives.
Method: This type of research is quantitative, analytical research design with cross-sectional approach. The population and sample in this study were all family planning acceptors as many as 55 respondents in total sampling. This research was conducted in May 2022. Data collection was done using a questionnaire sheet. Analysis of univariate and bivariate t-test data (t-test).
Result: The results showed that most users of 3-month contraceptive injections experienced weight gain of as much as 65.5%, experienced menstrual cycle disorders of as much as 80.0%, and experienced emotional changes of as much as 52.7%. There is a significant relationship between weight gain and the use of 3-month contraceptive injections with p-values of 0.000 and or 186,667. There is a significant relationship between the menstrual cycle and the use of 3-month contraceptive injections with p-values of 0.001 and or 10.370 and there is a significant relationship between emotionality and the use of 3month birth control injections with p-values of 0.000 and OR 30,769.
Conclusion: The most dominant side effects of using 3-month injectable contraceptives are weight gain and emotional disturbances.
Warm Water Compress Therapy and Ginger Water Decoction Can Reduce Dysminorhea Pain
Authors: Hartati Mega , Shifa Nurul Ainul , Susaldi Susaldi
Published: February 2023

Introduction: Menstrual pain or what is known as dysmenorrhea is a problem that occurs during menstruation.
Purpose: The purpose of this study was to find out about the effectiveness between warm water compress therapy and ginger water decoction therapy for reducing dysmenorrhea pain at Harapan Bunda Hospital.
Methods: This study used a pre-experimental research design with a one-group pre-test post-test design with observation sheets. The sample used was 15 people using accidental sampling technique. Data analysis using the Wilcoxon Signed Ranks Test.
Results: Based on the output of the Wilcoxon Signed Ranks Test, Sig. (2-tailed) of 0.001 <0.05, which means H0 is rejected and Ha is accepted
Conclusion: Based on the results of research conducted, ginger water compress therapy is effective in reducing dysmenorrhea pain in nurses on the 3rd floor of Harapan Bunda Hospital Jakarta in 2021.
Analisis Faktor Penyebab Kejadian Hipertensi di Wilayah Puskesmas Beji Depok
Authors: Asri Intan Puspita , Putri Anna Maryanah , Afifah Faidah , Khairunnisa Aisyah , Salamah Nurul Pitriani , Putri Nabila Shofia , Kusumastuti Istiana
Published: February 2023

Pendahuluan: Hipertensi adalah salah satu penyakit tidak menular yang sering disebut “the silent killer” karena sering tanpa keluhan, sehingga penderita tidak tahu kalau dirinya mengidap hipertensi, tetapi kemudian mendapatkan dirinya sudah terdapat penyakit penyulit atau komplikasi dari hipertensi.
Tujuan: Untuk menganalisis faktor penyebab kejadian hipertensi di wilayah Puskesmas Beji, Depok
Metode: Penelitian ini menggunakan metode penelitian deskriptif analitik yang bertujuan untuk mengidentifikasi masalah kesehatan, penyebab masalah kesehatan serta memberikan alternatif penyelesaian atas masalah kesehatan atau kurang optimalnya pelaksanaan Program Pelayanan Kesehatan di suatu instansi pelayanan kesehatan, profil kesehatan Kota Depok dan beberapa penelitian jurnal terdahulu.
Hasil: Penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa faktor genetik (ketutunan), factor prilaku (aktivitas fisik,makanan dan minuman yang dikonsumsi dan konsumsi obat antihipertensi berpengaruh terhadap kejadian hipertensi, 
Kesimpulan: Faktor  penyebab yang berhubungan dengan kejadian hipertensi di puskesmas kota Beji Depok dari 60 responden didapatkan hasil yaitu perilaku kesehatan masyarakat yang masih tidak baik dalam kesehariannya sebanyak 42 orang (70%), pengetahuan yang masih kurang mengeni hipertensi itu sendiri sebanyak 36 orang (60%) dan tidak rutinnya mengkonsumsi obat anthipertensi sebanyak 42 orang (70%).
Hubungan Pantangan Makanan, Personal Hygiene dan Pola Aktivitas dengan Penyembuhan Luka Perineum pada Ibu Nifas di Desa Bantargebang Tahun 2021
Authors: Tiawati Esti , Rini Ageng Septa , Yelda Fitra
Published: February 2023

Latar Belakang: Robekan perineum terjadi pada hampir semua persalinan pertama dan tidak jarang juga pada persalinan berikutnya. Penelitian ini dilakukan karena Desa Bantargebang yang memiliki ibu bersalin dengan angka kejadian ruptur perineum paling tinggi yaitu sebanyak 21 orang, dimana di Desa Bantargebang sendiri masih terdapat kurangnya pengetahuan terhadap kebersihan individual pasca melahirkan seperti personal hygiene, masih percaya mitos dengan pantangan jenis makanan, serta pola istirahat yang kurang setelah melahirkan. Tujuan penelitian ini untuk mengetahui hubungan pantangan makanan, personal hygiene dan pola aktivitas dengan penyembuhan luka perineum pada ibu nifas di Desa Bantargebang tahun 2021.
Tujuan: Untuk mengetahui hubungan Pantangan Makanan, Personal Hygiene dan Pola Aktivitas dengan Penyembuhan Luka Perineum  pada Ibu  Nifas Di Desa Bantargebang  tahun 2021
Metode: Penelitian ini termasuk penelitian kuantitatif analitik dengan pendekatan cross-sectional, sampel dalam penelitian ini diambil menggunakan total sampling yaitu sebanyak 50 orang. Data di olah dengan menggunakan SPSS 25. Teknik pengumpulan data dalam penelitian ini menggunakan kuesiner. Teknik Analisa data dalam penelitian ini menggunakan analisa data univariat dan analisa data bivariat dengan dilakukan uji statistik Kai-Kuadrat atau Chi-Squeare
Hasil: Hasil uji statistik Chi-square variabel pantangan makanan (P-value = 0,000), personal hygiene (P-value = 0,038), dan pola aktivitas (P-value = 0,000).
Kesimpulan: Terdapat hubungan yang bermakna antara pantangan makanan, personal hygiene dan pola aktivitas dengan penyembuhan luka perineum pada ibu nifas di Desa Bantargebang tahun 2021.
EFFICACY OF SUPRACHOROIDAL TRIAMCINOLONE ACETONIDE INJECTION IN THE TREATMENT OF RESISTANT DIABETIC MACULAR EDEMA
Authors: BUTT SS , IQBAL RN , SIDDIQ S , WAHEED K , JAVED T
Published: February 2023

This study aimed to assess the efficacy of suprachoroidal TA injection for treating diabetic macular edema resistant to anti-VEGF agents. A prospective study was conducted in Ophthalmology Department Service Hospital, Lahore, from December 2020 to December 2021. A total of 60 patients were included in the study. Suprachoroidal TA injection 4 mg/0.1 mL was given after diagnosing resistant DME. The injection was administered every 3 months during the follow-up period (12 months) if intraretinal cysts, intraretinal or subretinal fluid persisted and CMT remained > 250 µm. The primary endpoint was CMT reduction and BCVA improvement after 12 months of injection. The secondary endpoint was assessing the safety of TA injection. The mean CMT at baseline was 478.6±170.1 µm, and after 12 months, it was 230.1 ± 47.5 µm. This decrease was statistically significant (P< .001). The mean BCVA at baseline was 1.194±0.1; after 12 months, it was 0.75±0.2 (P<.001). After one month of injection, IOP reached the maximum value (13.2±0.4 mmHg) compared to the baseline (12.32±0.1mmHg). It gradually declined with the use of topical beta blockers and reached baseline value at 3rd month, and glaucoma surgery was not needed in any patient. Suprachoroidal TA injection effectively treats resistant DMA and leads to SCVA improvement and CMT reduction.
Gärtnerplatztheater в Мюнхене: социокультурные и компаративные аспекты творческого процесса
Authors: Чепалов Александр
Published: February 2023

Статья посвящена истории и сегодняшним творческим процессам второго по значению музыкального театра Мюнхена и Баварского региона Gärtnerplatztheater. Исследованы истоки формирования репертуарных тенденций, которые выделили Театр на Гертнерплац в качестве поставщика зрелищ легкого жанра. Изучены процессы, позволившие ему снять эти ограничения. В частности, анализируется постановка принципиально новых по стилистике немецких опер («Джонни наигрывает» Э. Кшенека) с параллельным рассмотрением подобных авангардных тенденций в театрах СССР. В качестве примера резонансной мировой премьеры рассматривается постановка оперы «Землетрясение» А. Тертеряна и судьба этого талантливого композитора.
The article is devoted to the history and current creative processes in the Gärtnerplatztheater, the second most important musical theater in Munich and the Bavarian region. The author investigates the origins of the repertoire trends that highlighted the Theater at Gärtnerplatz as a producer of light entertainment shows. The article also looks into the processes that allowed the theatre to remove these restrictions. In particular, the staging of German operas that are fundamentally new in style (“Jonny spielt auf” by E. Krenek) is reviewed. Simultaneously, the author is exploring similar avant-garde trends in the USSR theaters. As an example of a resonant world premiere, the performance based on A. Terteryan՚s opera “The Earthquake” and the fate of the talented composer are analyzed.
Պատկերագրության և պատկերաբանության շուրջ (մաս 2)
Authors: Ղազարյան Վիգեն
Published: February 2023

19-րդ դարի վերջից առ այսօր իրականացվում են քրիստոնեական արվեստի պատկերագրությանը նվիրված բազմաթիվ հետազոտություններ: Այս առումով աննախադեպ են Ս. Տեր-Ներսեսյանի բեղուն գործունեությունը և պատկերագրության ծագման և կազմավորման մեծ գիտակ Ա. Գրաբարի ուսումնասիրությունները: Հայ և մնացած երկրների քրիստոնեական արվեստում առավել ակնառու են ոճական տարբերությունները: Ամենից շատ պատկերազարդվել են Սուրբ Ավետարանները: Միջնադարյան մանրանկարչության և զարդարվեստի մեկնաբանման համար աղբյուր է հանդիսացել հիմնականում Սուրբ Գիրքը, որը հնարավորություն է տալիս հասկանալ աստվածաբանական բովանդակությունը և նրանից շեղման հավաստման հնարավորությունը հայ, ինչպես նաև ասորական, բյուզանդական, վրացական, կարոլինգյան, ռոմանական, գոթական և առհասարակ միջ-նադարյան արվեստների համար: Հայ եկեղեցու դավանաբանական խնդիրների մեկնաբանման և դավանաբանությունը հասկանալու համար շատ կարևոր են «Գիրք թղթոց» և«Կնիք հավատոց» երկերը: Ուսումնասիրությունների արդյունքում պարզվում է, որ դավանաբանությունը անմիջական ազդեցություն է թողնում պատկերագրության վրա: Պատկերագրական տարբերությունները միջնադարում հատկապես ակնառու են զարդարվեստում:
From the end of the 19th century to the present day, numerous studies have been conducted on the iconography of Christian art. In this regard, the studies and fruitful activity of S. Der Nersessian and A. Grabar, a great connoisseur of the origin and formation of iconography, are unprecedented. Stylistic differences are most obvious in the Christian art of Armenia and other countries. The sacred Gospels were illustrated most of all. The Holy Book was the main source for the interpretation of medieval miniature painting and ornamental art, which allows us to understand the theological content. “The Book of Papers” and “The Seal of Faith” are the most important works to interpret the dogmatic problems of the Armenian Church and to understand religion. As a result of research, it turned out that religion has a direct impact on iconography. Iconographic differences in the Middle Ages are especially noticeable in ornamental art.
Acute oleander poisoning treated successfully without Fab fragments- a case series and literature review
Authors: sanniboyina Prakash , R thejaswi , L Chandrasekar , S sai
Published: February 2023

ABSTRACT
Background- Nerium oleander (common oleander grown as an ornamental plant) and Cerbera Thevetia (yellow oleander grows wildly on the roadside). All parts of these plants, including nectar, are potentially lethal. Suicidal poisoning by the products of these plants is a toxicologic emergency in tropical and subtropical regions. They contain cardiac glycosides, namely Oleandrin, Oleandrigenin, Nerifolin, ThevetinA, and ThevetinB, which act like digoxin in addition to gastrointestinal symptoms. Ingestion of oleander results in nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, diarrhoea, dysrhythmias, and hyperkalemia. Cardiac toxicity includes a variety of ventricular dysrhythmias and A-V Blocks, muscular twitching, tetanic spasms, lockjaw, coma and respiratory paralysis. The cause of death is usually cardiogenic shock and respiratory arrest. Some cases have been reported with acute kidney injury and hepatic damage.
Case report – We have successfully managed 3 cases of acute oleander poisoning. All three patients were young and did not have comorbid conditions. 2 patients presented with mainly abdominal pain and vomiting and had hyperkalemia. The third patient had symptomatic bradycardia and several episodes of vomiting.
Most cases can be managed by Multidose activated charcoal and supportive care with IV fluids and symptomatic treatment. Some patients require respiratory support, atropine and pacing for symptomatic bradycardia. Insulin-dextrose is the most effective method of treating hyperkalemia. Calcium chloride is contraindicated in this instance. Specific management is digoxin specific Fab fragments.
As emergency physicians may encounter these cases, they should have sound knowledge about symptoms and management. Oleander poisoning should be considered in the differential for any young patient presenting with bradycardia.
Chorea as a rare neurological complication of hyperglycaemia
Authors: Cruz Catarina , Mendes Rita , Pereira Margarida , Samji Vikesch , Pereira S , Silva Francisco , Madruga Isabel
Published: February 2023

Chorea is a hyperkinetic movement disorder characterised by brief involuntary, random, and irregular contractions. It’s caused by multiple conditions, including neurodegenerative diseases, cerebrovascular disease, structural damage to deep brain structures, neoplastic diseases, or metabolic derangements, such as hyperglycaemic states.
We present a case of an 81-year-old woman, with a history of long-term poorly controlled type 2 diabetes mellitus, admitted to the emergency department with hyperkinetic delirium in the last 48h. At examination, she presented with mild right central facial paresis, and involuntary bilateral movement of the four limbs, more prominent on the right side. Laboratory tests showed hyperglycaemia of 799 mg/dl with ketonemia of 5.2 mg/dL and glycated hemoglobin of 11%. Computed tomography (CT) scan of the brain showed bilateral hyperdensity of the corpus striatum. The treatments included glycemic control with insulin, intravenous fluids, and anti-epileptic drugs. A clinical improvement was observed however, the patient continued to show chorea-like movements of the four limbs. The magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) showed a T2-flair and T2-weighted area of hypo-intensity involving bilaterally the striatum corpus and the corresponding signal in T1. She was then diagnosed with hyperglycaemia-associated chorea and improved significantly after initiation and titration of clonazepam and tetrabenazine.
This case report pretends to highlight the importance of considering a rare manifestation of a very common disease. A hyperglycaemic state that can lead to cerebral lesions and specific neurological manifestations.
Pattern of Ocular Morbidities in school going children and its association with Body Mass Index of children attending Eye Department in a tertiary hospital in Odisha
Authors: Harshita P , Sahu Pallavi , Padhee Sourav , Mohanty Soumya , Pokarana Ridhima , Sadhwan Parul
Published: February 2023

Childhood Blindness, one of the leading causes of blindness holds neglected refractive errors as the major source of visual impairment. A few signs that a youngster is adjusting to poor vision include holding the book close to the face, squeezing the eyes, or just avoiding tasks that require visual attention. The existence of any of these comorbidities not only impacts a child's learning abilities, but also impact on school adjustment and overall personality development . Uncorrected refractive errors significantly contribute to preventable vision impairment, especially in developing countries. Ocular diseases are affected by various parameters like weight, height and body mass index. This study aimed to observe the relationship between ocular morbidities and BMI of children. It also studied the risks that socioeconomic factors pose in development of such diseases.
Comparative study of the clinicoepidemiological profile of COVID-19 patients of first wave and second wave admitted in a tertiary care teaching hospital in Nadiad, Gujarat, India
Authors: Hedamba Rutvij , Panchal Kiran , Chawda Hiren
Published: February 2023

Background: According to other studies, second wave was different as compared to the first wave in clinical outcomes and laboratory parameters.

Aims and Objectives: We aimed to compare the clinicoepidemiological features and their effect on mortality in coronavirus disease-2019 (COVID-19) patients of first wave versus second wave.

Materials and Methods: We carried out cross-sectional, observational, and retrospective study among two groups of COVID-19 patients of first and second wave. Each group contains a 135 patients of COVID-19 admitted at our hospital. We analyzed the demographic profile, clinical features, comorbidities, and inflammatory markers.

Results: In our study, majority patients were male (67%). Majority number of the patients were between 18 and 60 years of age in both the groups. Presenting complaint of shortness of breath was significantly higher in second wave and sore throat was significantly higher in first wave. SpO2 on admission was significantly lower in second wave (93% vs. 98%). Median value of C-reactive protein (6.865 vs. 2.805), neutrophil-leucocyte ratio (4.647 vs. 2.917), and D-dimer (679.5 vs. 450) were significantly higher in second wave. Second wave had significantly higher mortality as compared to first wave (18.5% vs. 4.4%). However, level of D-dimer was found significantly higher in patients who died during first wave (6820 vs. 848). Higher mortality was seen in male patients of second wave.

Conclusion: Overall higher mortality was seen during the second wave which was supported by increased in the inflammatory markers. Delta variant, late admission, increased demand of oxygen support, and intensive care unit beds may have led to higher mortality.
Fetomaternal outcome in patients with gestational diabetes mellitus
Authors: Jani Shashwat , Parikh Purvi , Patel Kiran , Shah Akshay , Patel Babulal , Rangrej Ridhdhi
Published: February 2023

Background: Gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) is one of the most common complications of pregnancy and associated with adverse outcomes of pregnancy for mother and baby. GDM exposes fetus to hyperglycemia and it leads to macrosomia, birth trauma, shoulder dystocia, neonatal hypoglycemia, hyperbilirubinemia, hypocalcemia, polycythemia, and respiratory distress syndrome.

Aim and Objectives: The objective of this study is to analyze maternal and neonatal outcomes of pregnancy in women with GDM.

Materials and Methods: This study was carried out prospectively in the department of obstetrics and gynecology, tertiary care hospital, Gujarat, over a period of December 2020–December 2021. Total 104 patients were diagnosed with GDM and included in this study. Exclusion criteria include pregnant women with pre-existing diabetes, pregnancy with more than one fetus, other chronic disease, still birth, on medication that might affect glucose metabolism (steroids, anti-psychotic medications, etc.), not willing to participate. A detailed history of all patients was taken.

Results: Out of 990 patients, 104 (10.5%) pregnant women were found to have GDM. Adverse maternal outcomes were polyhydramnios (38.4%), antepartum haemorrhage (1.9%), postpartum hemorrhage (4.8%), sepsis (1.9%), wound infection (1.9%), and urinary tract infection (10.6%). Most common neonatal complication was hypoglycemia (29.8%), prematurity (16.3%), and macrosomia (10.5%).

Conclusion: The increasing prevalence of risk factors related to GDM; it is likely that GDM in pregnant women will give adverse outcomes. The antenatal screening for GDM is key for early diagnosis and treatment during antennal visit and that will improve maternal and fetal outcome. Management of GDM can prevent development of future diabetes mellitus in women.