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LITERATURE SURVEY ON THE DETERMINANTS OF THE TAX AVOIDANCE IN DEVELOPING COUNTRIES
Authors: Khurram Shabbir Muhammad 
Published: July 2024

Purpose: This study reviews the avoidance of tax practice in developing nations. Based upon the narrative review the study contributes with respect to the relevant determinants that affect the avoidance of tax among the firms located in the developing countries.
Design/Methodology: : The studies related to tax avoidance in developing countries were gathered from leading journals. This study follows the review strategy of the narrative review.
Findings: The findings of the developing countries' studies documented that tax avoidance exists. The major determinants of tax avoidance were ownership structure, information transparency, family ownership, political affiliation, financial distress, and audit characteristics.
Implications: The tax authorities when formulating tax policies in developing countries should equally consider the determinants of tax avoidance. The tax policies should be formulated keeping in view the determinants of tax avoidance.
Originality: This paper based upon the narrative review has its uniqueness in providing a detailed review of tax avoidance studies of the developing countries. It provides the avenues of the unexplored research areas of tax avoidance in the context of developing countries for future researchers.
Development and Validation of Critical Thinking Skills Instruments on Mechanical Waves for Senior High School Student
Authors: Azizah Fithrotul , Handayanto Supriyono Koes , Wisodo Hari , Fernando Trio Junira , Kuswanto Kuswanto , Prani Anisak Intan Eka 
Published: July 2024

The importance of developing critical thinking skills (CTS) is claimed as a major education purpose. Recently, enhanced learning has been conducted to promote students' CTS through study on certain topics (specific domains). Based on the numerous studies on CTS, there is a need for an assessment instrument to test students' CTS. This research aims to develop an instrument of CTC on mechanical wave topics for senior high school students. The instrument consists of seven essay items and one forced-choice item, tested to 45 students of class XI high school in Malang. The validity test obtained an excellent Cronbach alpha coefficient of ? = 0.717. There was also an inter-rater test for the scoring guideline reliability using the intraclass correlation coefficient (ICC) with high reliability results (? = 0.909). The results of this study indicate that the instrument is qualified to be used to measure students' CTS on mechanical wave topics.
Adaptasi Masyarakat Suku Bajo Terhadap Bencana Di Desa Torsiaje, Kecamatan Popayato, Kabupaten Pohuwato, Provinsi Gorontalo
Authors: Rubama Felix , Hasan Idris , Limonu Rusli , Lihawa Fitryane , Sune Nawir 
Published: July 2024

Suku Bangsa Bajo tidak dapat terpisahkan dari laut. Laut bagi orang Bajo merupakan cermin kehidupan masa lalu, kekinian, dan harapan masa depan. Oleh karena itu, Suku Bangsa Bajo disebut sebagai suku laut karena mereka sangat bergantung pada laut untuk pemenuhan kebutuhan sehari-hari, Untuk itu masyarakat suku bajo rentan akan bncana khususnya gempa Tsunami. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk melihat adaptasi masyarakat terhadap bencana, Penelitian ini mengunakan metode analisis deskriptif kuantitatif hasil menunjuhkan bahwa Tingkat Pendidikan didominasi oleh masyarakat lulusan SD sederajat, Desa Torsiaje didominasi oleh pekerja dalam sektor nelayan , Masyarakat suku Bajo yang ada di Desa torsiaje tidak memilki pengetahuan tentang tsunami dan gempa bumi. masyarakat hanya memilki mitos tentang gempa bumi. Suku bajo melihat sudut pandang tanda-tanda terjadi gempa bumi dengan bermunculan ikan-ikan dipermukaan air selaian itu Kearifan lokal masyarakat Suku Bajo merupakan aset berharga dalam menghadapi bencana alam. Penggunaan rumah panggung, pengelolaan lingkungan yang bijaksana, dan pengetahuan tradisional tentang tanda-tanda alam adalah contoh nyata dari adaptasi yang telah terbukti efektif.
On Kinematic Measurements of Self-gravity in Protoplanetary Disks
Authors: Andrews Sean M. , Teague Richard , Wirth Christopher P. , Huang Jane , Zhu Zhaohuan 
Published: July 2024

Abstract
Using controlled injection and recovery experiments, we devised an analysis prescription to assess the quality of dynamical measurements of protoplanetary disk gas masses based on resolved (CO) spectral line data, given observational limitations (resolution, sampling, noise), measurement bias, and ambiguities in the geometry and physical conditions. With sufficient data quality, this approach performed well for massive disks (M
d/M
* = 0.1): we inferred M
d posteriors that recovered the true values with little bias (≲20%) and uncertainties within a factor of two (2σ). The gas surface density profiles for such cases are recovered with remarkable fidelity. Some experimentation indicates that this approach becomes insensitive when M
d/M
* ≲ 5%, due primarily to degeneracies in the surface density profile parameters. Including multiple lines that probe different vertical layers, along with some improvements in the associated tools, might push that practical boundary down by another factor of ∼two in ideal scenarios. We also demonstrated this analysis approach using archival Atacama Large Millimeter/Submillimeter Array observations of the MWC 480 disk: we measured

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d

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0.13

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0.01

+
0.04

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(corresponding to M
d/M
* = 7% ± 1%) and identified kinematic substructures consistent with surface density gaps around 65 and 135 au. Overall, this (and similar work) suggests that these dynamical measurements offer powerful new constraints with sufficient accuracy and precision to quantify gas masses and surface densities at the high end of the M
d/M
* distribution, and therefore can serve as key benchmarks for detailed thermo-chemical modeling. We address some prospects for improvements, and discuss various caveats and limitations to guide future work.
Finding Passive Galaxies in H i-MaNGA: The Impact of Star Formation Rate Indicator
Authors: Salem Nora , Masters Karen L. , Stark David V. , Sharma Anubhav 
Published: July 2024

Abstract
H i-rich galaxies typically have high star formation rates (SFRs), but there exist interesting H i-rich and low star-forming galaxies. Previous work on a sample of these galaxies identified from H i-Mapping Nearby Galaxies at Apache Point Observatory (MaNGA) (H i follow-up to the MaNGA survey) using an infrared indicator of specific-SFR (sSFR; namely W2 − W3 < 2) could find no single physical process to explain their unusual behavior. The method by which galaxies are identified as low sSFR may be important in this conclusion. In this Research Note, we explore how an H i-rich, low sSFR sample of H i-MaNGA galaxies differs using Hα, single stellar population, and ultraviolet estimators of SFR. We find that samples are statistically similar to each other so long as W2 − W3 < 2 is interpreted as corresponding to sSFR < 10−11.15 yr−1.
Personality Factors Associated with Burnout in the Nursing Profession during the COVID-19 Pandemic
Authors: Masoumi Babak , Heydari Farhad , Boroumand Amir Bahador , Nasr Isfahani Mehdi , Izadi Dastgerdi Elham , Fereidouni Golsefidi Azadeh 
Published: July 2024

Background:
Occupational burnout in a pandemic situation occurs faster for some people than others. This study aimed to evaluate the relationship between personality traits and occupational burnout in nursing professionals during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Materials and Methods:
An observational, cross-sectional study was conducted from February to April 2021. This was carried out on 299 nursing professionals who were taking care of COVID-19 cases. Occupational burnout was measured by the Maslach Burnout Inventory, and personality variables were evaluated using the NEO fivefactor inventory.

Results:
Finally, 299 nurses with a mean age of 35.49 ± 8.80 years participated in the study, of which 74.9% were women and 77.3% were married. The mean scores of emotional exhaustion (EE), depersonalization (DP), and personal accomplishment (PA) subscales were 20.44 ± 11.52, 8.75 ± 4.10, and 27.66 ± 5.92, respectively. High and medium DP and EE levels were reported in 75.2% and 54.9% of the nurses and high PA level was found in 87.6%. There were significant differences in job satisfaction and work experience for all burnout subscales scores. DP and EE subscales had a positive relationship with neuroticism and a negative correlation with extraversion, openness, agreeableness, and conscientiousness. The PA subscale showed a statistically significant positive relationship with extraversion, openness, agreeableness, and conscientiousness.

Conclusions:
The prevalence of burnout among nurses during the COVID-19 pandemic was moderate to high. The five personality characteristics were significantly associated with burnout in nurses and have a key role in developing burnout syndrome.
Predictors and Prevalence of Persistent Pain after Total Knee Arthroplasty in One-Year Follow-up
Authors: Motifi Fard Mehdi , Jazaiery Seyyed Mahdi , Ghaderi Milad , Ravanbod Hadi , Taravati Amir Mohammad , Rostami Koushan , Shahrokh Seyedeh Ghazal 
Published: July 2024

Background:
Total knee arthroplasty (TKA) is one of the most common surgeries performed to reduce pain and disability in knee arthritis. Comprehension of the etiology and prevalence of persistent postoperative knee pain can help reduce this pain and identify the predictive factors leading to it. This study aimed to investigate the predictive factors and the prevalence of persistent pain after total knee arthroplasty in one-year follow-up.

Materials and Methods:
This was a prospective cohort study. Demographic data including age, sex, body mass index (BMI), hospital anxiety and depression scale (HADS), and comorbidities were collected. In 242 patients, preoperative and postoperative Western Ontario and McMaster Universities Arthritis Index (WOMAC) scores were measured before and immediately after surgery and in 3-, 6-, and 12-month intervals during follow-up. Loosening of the prosthesis was also investigated by radiographic imaging in every postoperative visit.

Result:
WOMAC pain decreased from a mean (standard deviation) of 49 before surgery to 18 at 6 months and 13 at 12 months. Despite this, the prevalence of moderate-to-severe persistent postoperative pain (PPP) was 13.22% (n = 32) and 9.09% (n = 22) at 6 and 12 months lower preoperative WOMAC (odd’s ratio:2.8), loosening of the prosthesis (odd’s ratio:1.9), higher HADS (odd’s ratio:2.1) were main predictors for PPP in TKA patients as in rheumatoid arthritis (odd’s ratio:1.2).

Conclusion:
Loosening of the prosthesis and higher preoperative WOMAC scores are key factors in persistent post-TKA pain. Depression and anxiety are more popular among patients with more pain after TKA. RA is more prevalent in patients with PPP after TKA.
Clinical perspective and outcome of culture-negative microbial keratitis: A retrospective study
Authors: Venugopal Anitha , Andhare Pooja , Rao Anusha Vemula , Gunasekaran Rameshkumar , Ravindran Meenakshi 
Published: July 2024

Purpose:
To study the risk factors, clinical features, and treatment outcomes of patients with culture-negative keratitis (CNK).

Methods:
A retrospective data review of 933 patients with CNK was performed from January 2018 to December 2020. The variables such as the history of injury, visual acuity, slit-lamp findings with measurements of size and depth of ulcer, microbiological evaluation, duct patency, blood glucose levels, and treatment were considered, and clinical outcome was analyzed.

Results:
Of the 933 patients with CNK, 763 (81.8%) were medically managed, with a mean treatment duration of 2.08 ± 1.7 weeks. Among them, 622 (66.7%) were both smear and culture-negative, and 311 (33.3%) showed only smear positivity. Smear-positive patients showed a positive correlation with the history of injury. A higher incidence of fungal growth on repeat culture was observed. Surgical interventions were done only in 18.2% of the patients; the rest were treated with topical medications alone.

Conclusion:
High clinical suspicion, differentiation of causative organisms based on clinical findings, and initiating empirical therapy with broad-spectrum antibiotics and antifungals improve the ultimate prognosis in patients with CNK, even though a standard protocol for empirical medical treatment may differ among institutions and surgeons based on their clinical experience and geographical variations.
Evaluation of COVID-19 Vaccination Websites Using the DISCERN Tool and QUality Evaluation Scoring Tool
Authors: Gajanan Prabhune Akash , Aishwarya Mallavaram , Sachin Bhat , Samridhi Pandey , Ashitha Reddy , Sri Hari Vinay 
Published: July 2024

Abstract

Background:
This article aimed to evaluate the COVID-19 vaccine registration website across UN-recognized member states for their portal quality, reliability, ease of use, and help to the general population in informed decision-making.

Methods:
Twelve UN member states (countries) were selected based on the inclusion and exclusion criteria mentioned in the Methodology section of this article. The PPS technique was used for the sampling and selection of 12 countries from 193 UN member states. Post selection of UN member states, the study used two-step evaluation techniques, Step 1 – the DISCERN checklist consists of 16 questions in three sections and is aimed to assess the reliability of information and quality of information; Step 2 – The QUality Evaluation Scoring Tool (QUEST) consists of 6 items with a subitem, authorship, attribution, conflict of interest, complementarity, currency, and tone. The authors developed a standard set of instructions for evaluating vaccination portals to bring uniformity in understanding and context setting.

Results:
The DISCERN tool’s overall reliability score on the Likert scale of 0–5 was 4 (standard deviation [SD] ±1.28). On the quality of information regarding treatment choices, the average score was 3.4 (SD ± 1.67). The QUEST on ease of use, concision, and comprehensiveness demonstrated an average score of 18.1 (SD ± 8.3) out of 28. The vaccine registration portal of the Czech Republic was found to be the most informative and was able to provide scientifically valid information on safety, efficacy, long-term and short-term effects, and choice of vaccine with attributable authors’ details. India, Bangladesh, Nigeria, and South Africa scored relatively low for missing critical information on the website. The United Arab Emirates, the Republic of South Korea, Indonesia, Australia, and Argentina had minor elements missing.

Conclusions:
COVID-19 vaccination portals vary in the quality of information, and many were found unable to provide critical information for decision-making on getting vaccinated.
A Cross-sectional Study on the Impact of COVID-19 Pandemic on Postgraduate Medical Training and Mental Health
Authors: Ramsai Vadada , Vijayasree L. , Mai B. Kiran , Billa Sathwik 
Published: July 2024

Abstract

Background:
The regulations for Postgraduate Medical Education in 2021, established by the National Medical Commission, aim to produce skilled and efficient medical professionals. However, the COVID-19 pandemic has had detrimental effects on the academic aspects, clinical training, and mental health of postgraduates. Most of the studies have primarily focused on the impact of COVID-19 on clinical departments, while pre- and para-clinical departments have been largely ignored.

Objective:
The objective of this study was to assess the specific impact of COVID-19 on academics, clinical skills, and mental health among postgraduates.

Methods:
Between mid-August and mid-October 2022, face-to-face interviews were conducted with postgraduates from all three batches using a semi-structured questionnaire. The questionnaire included inquiries regarding the impact of COVID-19 on academic and clinical aspects. The mental health of postgraduates was assessed using the Fear of COVID-19 Scale. A total of 230 responses were collected, entered into MS Excel, and analyzed using SPSS software.

Results:
Out of approximately 1200 eligible postgraduates, only 230 (19%) participated in the study. Among the findings, 52.9% of postgraduates did not have any physical classes, while 59.6% expressed satisfaction with virtual classes. Virtual examinations had a negative impact on 61.3% of the postgraduates. Furthermore, a significant majority (88.8%) of postgraduates reported being unable to learn clinical procedures due to the absence of ward rounds. The mental health of the postgraduates, except for 96 individuals, was adversely affected.

Conclusion:
By this study, it can be concluded that COVID-19 has had a severe impact on the academics, clinical skills, and mental health of postgraduates.
A peculiar unilateral inferior visual field defect in metastatic pituitary renal cell carcinoma located inferior to the optic chiasm
Authors: Liu Jen-Yu , Cheng Cheng-Kuo 
Published: July 2024

Abstract:
Pituitary metastasis (PM) from clear cell renal cell carcinoma (ccRCC) has a rare occurrence of constituting only 0.03%–0.05% of all pituitary tumors. The patient, a 58-year-old man with a history of bilateral ccRCC and endocrine disorders, presented with progressive visual deterioration and headaches. Initial ophthalmological examination revealed a unilateral inferior altitudinal visual field defect, contrasting with typical PM cases. Brain magnetic resonance imaging and computed tomography exposed a large suprasellar lesion with a unique relationship to surrounding structures, notably the left A1 segment of the anterior cerebral artery. Surgical removal confirmed invasive ccRCC metastasis, addressing hormone dysregulation. The distinctive manifestation of a prechiasmal optic nerve compression resulting in an unusual visual field defect underscores the need for ophthalmologists to consider brain lesions in unexplained visual impairments. This case contributes novel insights into the complex interplay between PM and adjacent anatomical structures.
Situación de la rabia terrestre en España en el siglo XXI
Authors: Granero-Melcón Beatriz , Diaz-García Oliva , Echevarría Juan E. , Collado-Cortés Mª Soledad , Estévez-Reboredo Rosa Mª 
Published: July 2024

Introducción: La rabia es una zoonosis de alta letalidad causada por varios tipos de Lyssavirus y transmitida a los humanos principalmente por perros. España está libre de rabia terrestre en la península e islas desde 1978, pero se continúan notificando casos esporádicos en animales en Ceuta y Melilla y, esporádicamente, algún caso humano importado. El objetivo fue describir los casos de esta enfermedad en humanos y animales terrestres en España en el siglo XXI.
Método: Análisis descriptivo de los casos con diagnóstico de rabia en España entre los años 2000-2023, a partir de la notificación a la Red Nacional de Vigilancia Epidemiológica (RENAVE). Para humanos se analizaron las variables sexo, edad, lugar de residencia, tipo de virus, animal transmisor, vacunación y mortalidad. Para animales se describen las especies terrestres afectadas.
Resultados: Durante el periodo estudiado se notificaron 2 casos de rabia humana, en 2014 y en 2019, ambos importados de Marruecos. En animales terrestres se declararon 80 casos, la mayoría en perros, y todos en Ceuta y Melilla, salvo un caso importado en la península.
Conclusiones: La rabia es una enfermedad controlada en España. Es importante mantener una adecuada prevención, vigilancia y control para evitar la reemergencia en nuestro país.
Revisão sistemática da radioterapia corporal estereotáxica para metástases nodais
Authors: Silva Anna Kariny Ribeiro da , Brito Marcela Orge , Cardoso Carolina Queiroz , Antunes Maria Eduarda Figueiredo Santucci , Soares Beatriz Marques 
Published: July 2024

Introdução: A radioterapia corporal estereotáxica (SBRT, do inglês Stereotactic Body Radiotherapy) é uma modalidade avançada de radioterapia que utiliza técnicas de alta precisão para direcionar doses elevadas de radiação a pequenos volumes-alvo, geralmente tumores, enquanto minimiza a exposição dos tecidos saudáveis circundantes. Objetivo: Realizar uma revisão sistemática das evidências científicas recentes. Materiais, sujeitos e métodos: A análise de estudos publicados entre 2019 e 2023 nas bases de dados PubMed, SciELO e Cochrane, utilizando critérios rigorosos de inclusão e exclusão. Observa-se que a SBRT oferece um controle local significativo das metástases nodais, com um perfil de segurança aceitável e baixa incidência de efeitos adversos graves. Resultados e discussão: Evidências mostram que a radioterapia corporal estereotáxica proporciona controle local significativo das metástases nodais, com taxas de sucesso entre 70% e 90%. A segurança é confirmada, apresentando baixa incidência de efeitos adversos graves, como fadiga e dermatite. Comparada à radioterapia convencional, a SBRT oferece vantagens em termos de precisão e menores complicações, o que faz dela uma alternativa eficaz e segura para pacientes inaptos à cirurgia No entanto, são necessários mais estudos randomizados para padronizar protocolos e confirmar a superioridade da SBRT frente ao tratamento convencional Considerações finais: Por fim, a SBRT é uma alternativa viável e promissora para pacientes com metástases nodais, especialmente aqueles inaptos para cirurgia. Assim, a radioterapia corporal estereotáxica representa um avanço significativo no tratamento de metástases nodais, oferecendo uma opção terapêutica eficaz e segura para muitos pacientes.
Realidade virtual no ensino de radiologia intervencionista: uma revisão sistemática
Authors: Silva Anna Kariny Ribeiro da , Brito Marcela Orge , Cardoso Carolina Queiroz , Antunes Maria Eduarda Figueiredo Santucci , Soares Beatriz Marques 
Published: July 2024

Introdução: A Radiologia Intervencionista é uma subespecialidade médica na qual a radiologia deixa de ser apenas uma ferramenta de diagnóstico e passa a ser utilizada também como terapêutica, principalmente no tratamento das doenças oncológicas. A radiologia intervencionista utiliza intervenções cirúrgicas minimamente invasivas guiadas por imagens. Os procedimentos podem ser realizados de forma percutânea (radiologia intervencionista não vascular) ou endovascular (radiologia intervencionista vascular). Objetivo: O presente artigo tem por objetivo uma revisão sistemática do conhecimento atual sobre a realidade virtual do ensino de radiologia intervencionista. Materiais, sujeitos e métodos: Para a elaboração deste artigo de revisão foram utilizados as bases de dados eletrônicas: Lilacs/Bireme, SciELO, PubMed/Medline, com publicações nos últimos 9 anos. A identificação dos descritores citados se concentrou no título ou no resumo do artigo. Resultados e discussão: Evidências mostram que a radiologia intervencionista é uma grande ferramenta médica, rápida e eficiente, que evita longos períodos de internação evitando, assim, angústia pessoal e cansaço físico e mental diante da realização de diagnóstico de determinadas patologias. As principais tecnologias de imagem utilizadas são: angiógrafo, tomografia computadorizada, radiologia convencional com fluoroscopia, ressonância magnética e ultrassonografia. Com isso, é possível realização de uma infinidade de procedimentos como, drenagem percutânea, angioplastias, gastrostomia, tratamento de aneurisma, angiografias e biópsias. Considerações finais: Diante do exposto, conclui-se que a medicina moderna preza cada vez mais por tratamentos pouco invasivos e rápidos, e todos esses benefícios a radiologia intervencionista oferta com excelência, sendo assim uma excelente realidade virtual a ser utilizada.