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Economic Condition of the Tharu: A Study of Kalika Municipality of Chitwan District
Authors: Dhakal Chadra Prasad 
Published: May 2021

The study analyzes the socio-economic status of the Tharu living in Kalika municipality of Chitwan. Kalika municipality ward number 4 is the traditional home land of Tharus. This ward is the Padampur VDC which was shifted from the area of Chitwan national park (Chiriya) to current place in 2057. The study is only limited on ward number 4 of Kalika municipality and focuses on current economic situation and the factors that play important role in to form economic status of the Tharu of Study area. The study follows the both qualitative and quantitative research design and both primary and secondary source of data were used in this study. Conclusion of this study has based on data analysis and presentation.
Entrepreneurial Performance Construct, Its Dimensions, Measures and Issues
Authors: Subedi Rita 
Published: May 2021

Entrepreneurial performance is a construct evolved from organizational theory and strategic management. It is extensively researched and discussed to define venture success or failure in entrepreneurship domain. However, there is lack of consensus between scholars to choose measures and data sources used to identify the behavior of entrepreneurial performance construct. Due to this they have been facing considerable difficulty to choose accurate and adequate performance measure which is critical to consistent results. Present paper reviews existing literature focusing on entrepreneurial performance construct and its measurements. The purpose of this paper is to identify current position regarding the entrepreneurial performance construct and its measurements and issues. The existing literature related to measurements of entrepreneurial performance were reviewed. The results depicted that vast majority of the studies have considered unidimensional measures especially financial measures as core which covers mostly efficiency, profit and growth dimensions. Very few studies have considered operational, and stakeholder satisfaction dimensions. As like as measures, most of the studies, (more than 75 percent) were used primary data, very few studies were used secondary and triangulated data source. This leads the inaccuracy in results.
Optical-fiber ring cavity with saturable rare-earth-doped fiber
Authors: Aguilar E. , Srepanov S. , Hernandez E. 
Published: May 2021

Resonance properties of the all-fiber ring cavity filled with nonlinear material - saturable rare-earth-doped fiber are analyzed and experimentally investigated. Unlike the earlier investigated erbium-doped fiber at 1550nm where the optical absorption photo-induced change (saturation) is observed only, the ytterbium-doped fiber at 1064nm demonstrates the saturation of the refractive index mainly. For this configuration we report experimental observation of the optical bistability and hysteresis in the transmitted output light at the 10mW-scale incident light power. The experimental results are in qualitative agreement with the theoretical analysis that takes into account the saturation of both parameters: the optical absorption and the refractive index of the doped fiber. The reported results seem promising for applications in high-sensitivity interferometric configurations at 1064nm operation wavelength.
Évaluation des éléments perturbateurs lors de réanimation cardiopulmonaire aux urgences
Authors: Truchot J. , Michelet D. , Drummond D. , Ceccald P.-F. , Tesnières A. , Plaisance P. 
Published: May 2021

Introduction : La simulation est un outil d’enseignement en médecine qui a montré un bénéfice entre autres pour l’apprentissage de la réanimation cardiopulmonaire (RCP). Cependant, la RCP simulée peut différer grandement de la RCP en conditions réelles. Le but de cette étude exploratoire était d’identifier des éléments perturbateurs susceptibles d’intervenir lors d’une RCP.
Méthodes : Il s’agit d’une étude transversale anonyme par questionnaire distribué par courrier électronique aux urgentistes de cinq services d’urgences à Paris. Le questionnaire comprenait des questions sur les éléments perturbateurs lors d’une RCP. D’autres questions ont exploré les différences perçues entre la RCP simulée et la RCP réelle. Les résultats sont exprimés sous forme de pourcentages et moyennes (± écart-type).
Résultats : Sur 100 médecins interrogés, 43 (43 %) réponses ont été analysées. Cinquante-trois pour cent étaient des femmes âgées en moyenne de 32 ± 3 ans. Les éléments perturbateurs de la RCP dans la vie réelle étaient principalement les interruptions de tâches provenant du personnel non médical (n = 16 ; 37 %), de la famille du patient (n = 5 ; 12 %), des autres spécialistes (n = 5 ; 12 %) et des appels téléphoniques (n = 2 ; 5 %). La saturation du flux patient des urgences (n = 12 ; 28 %) a également été mentionnée comme perturbateur. Les médecins ont aussi déclaré que certaines compétences techniques et non techniques étaient plus difficiles à réaliser dans la vie réelle que lors de simulations.
Conclusion : Cette étude exploratoire a permis d’identifier des éléments perturbateurs rencontrés dans des cas réels de RCP qui pourront être intégrés aux sessions de simulation afin d’en augmenter le réalisme.
Synthesis And Characterization Of Alginate Based Bioplastic With The Addition Of Nanocellulose From Sago Frond As Filler
Authors: Yupa Nor Pana , Sunardi Sunardi , Irawati Utami 
Published: May 2021

Abstract: The bioplastic synthesis of alginate in this study has been carried out using nanocellulose from sago fronds as a filler. Bioplastic synthesis uses different nanocellulose concentrations, namely 0%; 0.2%; 0.4%; and 0.6% (w / w). This study aims to see how the characteristics of bioplastics with the addition of nanocellulose. The resulting bioplastics were analyzed for moisture content, solubility, thickness, transmission rate, and transparency. The results of the research on the addition of nanocellulose concentrations show that nanocellulose can improve the characteristics of bioplastics in the form of thickness, transparency, moisture content, solubility, and water vapor transmission. Abstrak: Sintesis bioplastik dari alginat dalam penelitian ini telah dilakukan dengan menggunakan nanoselulosa dari pelepah sagu sebagai pengisi. Sintesis bioplastik menggunakan konsentrasi nanoselulosa yang berbeda beda yaitu 0%; 0,2%; 0,4%; dan 0,6% (b/b). Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk melihat bagaimana karakteristik bioplastik dengan adanya penambahan nanoselulosa. Bioplastik yang dihasilkan dianalisis kadar air, kelarutan, ketebalan, laju transmisi dan transparansi. Hasil penelitian penambahan konsentrasi nanoselulosa menunjukkan bahwa nanoselulosa dapat memperbaiki karakteristik dari bioplastik berupa ketebalan, transparansi, kadar air, kelarutan dan transmisi uap air.
Pemanfaatan Google Speech to Text Untuk Aplikasi Pembelajaran Kamus Bahasa Sunda Pada Platform Mobile Android
Authors: Guntara Rangga Gelar , Nuryadin Asep , Hartanto Benyamin 
Published: May 2021

Abstract: Sundanese language is one of the Malayo-Polynesian languages which are a subgroup of the Austronesian language family. There are at least 38 million people speaking this language and it becomes the second-largest language after the Javanese language in terms of the first language. However, the Sundanese language is considered an endangered language as according to a study conducted by West Java Province Language Center, only 40% of children in West Java who know and can speak the Sundanese language. Therefore, it is crucial to find ways of improving people’s interest in learning the Sundanese language one of which by making the learning process easy and enjoyable. In this study, an interactive Sundanese language learning application named RuangBasa has been built by using Google Speech to Text technology. The software development method used was the waterfall method. The Alpha test results showed that all features available in the application could run as expected. In addition, the results of the user reviews on the Google Play Store, in which they provided comments on the application after they had used it, had generated the beta test results. Based on the user review results, the application got a score of 4.8 out of a total of 27 users.Abstrak: Bahasa Sunda adalah salah satu dari bahasa-bahasa Melayu-Polinesia yang merupakan cabang dari rumpun bahasa Austronesia. Setidaknya ada 38 juta orang yang menuturkan bahasa ini dan menjadi bahasa Ibu dengan penutur terbanyak kedua di Indonesia setelah bahasa Jawa. Namun, bahasa Sunda dianggap bahasa yang terancam punah karena berdasarkan penelitian yang dilakukan Balai Bahasa Provinsi Jawa Barat, hanya 40% anak-anak di Jawa Barat yang tahu dan dapat berbicara bahasa Sunda. Oleh karena itu, sangat penting untuk menemukan berbagai cara untuk meningkatkan ketertarikan masyarakat untuk belajar bahasa Sunda, salah satunya dengan menjadikan proses belajar menjadi mudah dan menyenangkan. Pada penelitian ini, sebuah aplikasi pembelajaran bahasa Sunda yang interaktif bernama RuangBasa dibangun dengan memanfaatkan teknologi Google Speech to Text. Metode pengembangan perangkat lunak yang digunakan adalah metode waterfall. Hasil pengujian Alpha (black box), menunjukkan semua fitur yang tersedia pada aplikasi berjalan sesuai yang diharapkan. Selain itu, hasil review pengguna di Google Play Store, di mana mereka memberikan komentar pada aplikasi setelah mereka menggunakannya, telah menghasilkan hasil pengujian beta. Dari hasil review para pengguna, aplikasi mendapatkan skor 4,8 dari total 27 pengguna.
Analisis Pengaruh Iklan, Identitas Merek, dan Kepuasan Pelanggan Terhadap Minat Beli Ulang
Authors: Zullaihah Ririn , Setyawati Harini Abrilia 
Published: May 2021

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui pengaruh iklan, identitas merek, dan kepuasan pelanggan terhadap minat beli ulang pada pengguna smartphone merek Oppo di Kebumen. Variabel dalam penelitian ini terdiri dari yaitu iklan, identitas merek, dan kepuasan pelanggan sebagai variabel bebas dan minat beli ulang sebagai variabel terikat. Responden dalam penelitian ini adalah pengguna smartphone merek Oppo yang berjumlah 100 orang. Metode yang digunakan adalah nonprobability sampling dengan menggunakan teknik purposive sampling. Instrument atau alat pengumpulan data pada penelitian ini adalah menggunakan kuesioner. Alat analisis data yang digunakan pada penelitian ini yaitu menggunakan analisis regresi linear berganda. Teknik analisis data yang digunakan terdiri dari uji instrument validitas dan reliabilitas, uji asumsi klasik, uji hipotesis dan analisis regresi linear berganda (skala likert). Alat bantu pengelolaan data menggunakan program SPPS 23.0 for windows 10. Hasil penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa variabel iklan tidak berpengaruh signifikan terjadap minat beli ulang pada pengguna smartphone Oppo di Kebumen. Variabel identitas merek berpengaruh signifikan terhadap minat beli ulang pada pengguna smartphone Oppo di Kebumen. Variabel kepuasan pelanggan berpengaruh signifikan terhadap minat beli ulang pada pengguna smartphone Oppo di Kebumen. Variabel iklan, identitas merek, kepuasan pelanggan secara bersama – sama berpengaruh signifikan terhadap minat beli ulang pada pengguna smartphone merek Oppo di Kebumen.
Outcome of Postpartum Intrauterine Contraceptive Device Insertion: Findings of an Institution Based Crosssectional Study
Authors: Farjana Sharmin , Ivy Rokshana , Nessa Khaledun 
Published: May 2021

Background: To foster family planning activities by postpartum IUCD insertion, side effects and complications of PPIUCD insertion need to be characterized. The study was conducted to find out the outcomes of postpartum intrauterine contraceptive device insertion among women attending a tertiary level hospital.
Methods: A cross sectional study was conducted among 130 women. Data were collected by face-to-face interview and reviewing medical records with semi- structured questionnaire and checklist. The subjects were purposively selected following specific selection criteria and maintaining ethical issues. The study was conducted during the period from October 2016- March 2017 in a tertiary hospital: Shaheed Suhrawardy Medical College Hospital (ShSMCH), Dhaka.
Results: The study revealed that majority (53.1%) of women were 25-30 years and the mean (±SD) age was 26.40±4.273 years. Around 26.2% had secondary education and most of them i.e. 60.8% were housewife. Study revealed that average monthly family income was Tk. 20815.38 ± 9097.904. Majority (90%) of women choose PPIUD because it is convenient. Most of the respondents were inserted immediately after delivery within 10 minutes. Intracaesarean and manual insertion of PPIUCD was practiced in majority i.e. 79(60.8%) of the respondents. The study revealed that three fourth of the respondents had no side effect while common side effects of PPIUCD included vaginal discharge (12.3%), thread coming out (14.6%), missing thread (13.8%), lower abdominal pain (16.2%), expulsion (6.2%) and coital discomfort (10.8%). Only 18.5% respondents had abnormal uterine bleeding and 6.2% had PID. The results show expulsion rate was more in vaginal route (11.8%) than intra-caesarean route (2.5%) and this difference was statistically significant (p<0.05). All complications like abnormal uterine bleeding (15.7%) and PID (20.3%) were seen more in vaginal insertions as compared to insertion during caesarean section and was statistically significant (p<0.05).
Conclusion: To reduce the unwanted pregnancy in postpartum period and maternal and child mortality and morbidity, PPIUCD insertion along its continuation by overcoming side effects and complications is an earnest need in a densely populated country like Bangladesh.
JOPSOM 2020; 39(2): 1-7
A Case Control Study on Selected Maternal Risk Factors of Molar Pregnancy
Authors: Khatun Mst Afroza , Khatun Amina , Karim Abul Masud Md Nurul 
Published: May 2021

Background: The incidence of gestational trophoblastic disease varies dramatically in different regions of the world. While there are some geographical and racial variations, perhaps a higher incidence in Africa and Asia. The high incidence of molar pregnancy in some populations have been attributed to nutritional and socioeconomic factors. Some maternal biological factors also associated with molar pregnancy. This study aims to explore the various maternal risk factors associated with molar pregnancy.
Methods: This case control study was carried out among 50 molar and 100 non-molar pregnant mothers admitted at in patient department of obstetrics and gynecology, Rajshahi Medical College Hospital from January to December 2011. The patients of molar pregnancies were selected on the basis of clinically diagnosed confirmed by ultrasonogram and histopathological examination. Controls group were selected as pregnant women of 1st & 2nd trimester. With the ethical approval from the institutional review board (IRB), patients were selected after taking their written consent. A structured questionnaire and a check list were designed with considering all the variables of interest.
Results: Out of 50 cases 48% belongs to the age group below 20 years, 17% belongs to the age group above 34years. 88% of the control groups are belongs to the age group 20-34 years. Out of 50 cases 4% had history of prior molar pregnancy, none of the control groups had prior history of mole. 46% of molar cases belongs to the blood group A, 82% in case group and 86% of control group were hormonal contraceptive users. Among the socio-demographic risk factors occupation, education, socioeconomic condition, nutritional status of the case and control group were included.
Conclusion: Molar pregnancy largely remains as etiologic dilemma. No pregnancy is immune to develop as hydatidiform mole. As the risk factors for the disease are unclear, an attempt has been made to identify some risk factors of molar pregnancy to compare them with normal pregnancy to find out any modifiable factors.
JOPSOM 2020; 39(2): 34-39
Skin Responses in Newly Diagnosed Polyneuropathy, Organomegaly, Endocrinopathy, Monoclonal Gammopathy, and Skin Changes (POEMS) Syndrome After Therapy With Low-Dose Lenalidomide Plus Dexamethasone
Authors: Gao Yajuan , Zhang Shiyu , Yang Lu , Li Jian , Liu Yuehua , Wang Tao 
Published: May 2021

BackgroundPolyneuropathy, organomegaly, endocrinopathy, monoclonal gammopathy, and skin changes (POEMS) syndrome is a rare paraneoplastic disease with a high prevalence of skin symptoms. Few studies have focused on skin responses to systemic treatment of this disease.ObjectiveTo evaluate skin responses after treatment with low-dose lenalidomide plus dexamethasone and determine their relationship with vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) and hematological responses.MethodsA total of 41 consecutive Chinese patients who were at least 18 years of age with newly diagnosed POEMS syndrome were enrolled. 36 of them completed 12 cycles of treatment. Skin, serum VEGF, hematological and neurological responses were documented at 1, 2, 3, 6, 9, and 12 months during treatment.ResultsSkin manifestations were not associated with serum VEGF levels at baseline. Of the patients with hyperpigmentation, hemangiomas, hypertrichosis, white nails, or acrocyanosis separately, 26/34 (76.5%), 11/30 (36.7%), 14/15 (93.3%), 21/21 (100%), and 4/4 (100%) achieved complete responses at 12 months. Reduction in hyperpigmentation after 12 months reflected a good VEGF response (P = 0.017).ConclusionLow-dose lenalidomide plus dexamethasone therapy is effective in reversing skin changes in patients with POEMS syndrome.Clinical Trial RegistrationClinicaltrials.gov, identifier NCT01816620
Unveiling a Hidden Event in Fluorescence Correlative Microscopy by AFM Nanomechanical Analysis
Authors: Galluzzi Massimiliano , Zhang Bokai , Zhang Han , Wang Lingzhi , Lin Yuan , Yu Xue-Feng , Chu Zhiqin , Li Jiangyu 
Published: May 2021

Fluorescent imaging combined with atomic force microscopy (AFM), namely AFM-fluorescence correlative microscopy, is a popular technology in life science. However, the influence of involved fluorophores on obtained mechanical information is normally underestimated, and such subtle changes are still challenging to detect. Herein, we combined AFM with laser light excitation to perform a mechanical quantitative analysis of a model membrane system labeled with a commonly used fluorophore. Mechanical quantification was additionally validated by finite element simulations. Upon staining, we noticed fluorophores forming a diffuse weakly organized overlayer on phospholipid supported membrane, easily detected by AFM mechanics. The laser was found to cause a degradation of mechanical stability of the membrane synergically with presence of fluorophore. In particular, a 30 min laser irradiation, with intensity similar to that in typical confocal scanning microscopy experiment, was found to result in a ∼40% decrease in the breakthrough force of the stained phospholipid bilayer along with a ∼30% reduction in its apparent elastic modulus. The findings highlight the significance of analytical power provided by AFM, which will allow us to “see” the “unseen” in correlative microscopy, as well as the necessity to consider photothermal effects when using fluorescent dyes to investigate, for example, the deformability and permeability of phospholipid membranes.
Cognitive Function Changes in Older People. Results of Second Wave of Cognition of Older People, Education, Recreational Activities, NutritIon, Comorbidities, fUnctional Capacity Studies (COPERNICUS)
Authors: Kujawski Sławomir , Kujawska Agnieszka , Perkowski Radosław , Androsiuk-Perkowska Joanna , Hajec Weronika , Kwiatkowska Małgorzata , Skierkowska Natalia , Husejko Jakub , Bieniek Daria , Newton Julia L. , Morten Karl J. , Zalewski Paweł , Kędziora-Kornatowska Kornelia 
Published: May 2021

BackgroundCognitive reserve explains why subjects with more years of education, professional achievement, or participation in recreational activities show less cognitive decline with aging. We hypothesize that levels of recreational travel, education, occupation, systemic health, physical performance, and current cognitive activity levels affect the trajectory of cognitive function in older, healthy people in Poland.Materials and MethodsHealthy, older people (N = 205) were examined and followed-up at 2 years. Participants completed physical and cognitive function assessments: including the Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE), Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA) and its two subtests Delayed Recall (DR) and Verbal Fluency (VF), and Trail Making Test Part B (TMT B). Factors associated with cognitive functioning were also examined.ResultsThe MMSE result significantly decreased over 2 years. No significant decrease in other cognitive tests was noted. However, the trajectory of cognitive tests results varied between individual participants. Percentage of variance of change was explained by the following predictors: 21 in MMSE, 24 in MoCA, 8 in DR, 25 in VF, and 24 in TMT B. Age and the presence of varicose veins were significantly linked to negative changes in MMSE and MoCA scores, while working in a professional occupational status associated with a higher score. The subgroup with varicose veins did worse on the Delayed Recall subtest of MoCA.ConclusionCognitive reserve could be extended by proxies of reserve that are related to systemic health and travel activity. The latter is a combination of social, physical, and cognitive activity and potentially might serve as an intervention to improve cognitive function in older people. However, due to the limitations of this study, results should be interpreted with caution and needs to be replicated in the further studies.