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Classical Ayurveda herb Gojihva and its one of the source plants Launaea nudicaulis (L.) Hook. f.: A comprehensive review
Authors: Kumar Vishal , Bidhuri Yashika , Ghildiyal Shivani , Aggarwal Punam , Tripathi Ashish Kumar , Nesari Tanuja Manoj 
Published: August 2023

Abstract
The herb Gojihva is enumerated in Ayurveda as a Shaaka (vegetable) and is also a medicine in the management of various diseases. The official source of Gojihva is as per Ayurvedic Pharmacopeia of India is Onosma bracteatum Wall. However, at present many botanical sources, Caccinia glauca Savi., Trichodesma indicum R.Br., Elephantopus scaber L., Launaea species., and Launaea nudicaulis (L.) Hook. f. (L. N) are also considered as botanical sources of Gojihva by many scholars. Gojihva is mentioned in major Ayurveda classics but a comprehensive data regarding its synonyms, properties, and uses are not framed in a systematic manner. Further, there are no published contemporary reviews for its one of the source plants Launaea nudicaulis L. (Hook.) f. Thus, a comprehensive review of Gojihva is done from various Ayurveda classics. The relevant information about L.N is collected from research articles published in various journals, floras, and books. The review revealed that various synonyms (Darvipatri, Godhumika, Kharpatri) indicating morphology of plant are given to Gojihva in Nighantus. The pharmacodynamics attributes are Tikta rasa (bitter taste), Laghu guna (light), Sheeta veerya (cold potency), Katu vipaka (pungent biotransformation), and Kaphapittaghna (pacifies Kapha and Pittadosha). It is indicated for external and internal administration for various diseases such as Raktapitta (bleeding disorder), Kushta (skin diseases), Prameha (diabetes mellitus), and Vrana (wound). L.N is reported for anti-diabetic, antioxidant, and anti-microbial potential. The review suggests that L.N is not evaluated on scientific parameters for most of the classical Ayurveda indications. Therefore, the present article may provide the scope for the rational evaluation of L.N on various classical Ayurveda indications.
Comparison of the efficacy of ultrasound guided pectoralis-II block and intercostal approach to paravertebral block (proximal intercostal block) among patients undergoing conservative breast surgery: A randomised control study
Authors: Ameta Nihar , Ramkiran Seshadri , Vivekanand Desiraju , Honwad Manish , Jaiswal Alok , Gupta Manoj Kumar 
Published: August 2023

Abstract

Background and Aims:
Regional anesthesia techniques have attributed a multimodal dimension to pain management after breast surgery. The intercostal approach to paravertebral block has been gaining interest, becoming an alternative to conventional paravertebral block, devoid of complexities in its approach, being recognized as the proximal intercostal block. Parallel to the widespread acceptance of fascial plane blocks in breast surgery, pectoralis II block has emerged as being non-inferior to paravertebral block. The aim of this study was to evaluate the efficacy of two independent fascial plane blocks, proximal intercostal block and pectoralis II block, in breast conservation surgery.

Material and Methods:
This prospective, randomized control, pilot study included 40 patients, randomly allocated among two groups: proximal intercostal block and pectoralis II block.

Results:
The pectoralis II block group had significantly lower pain scores at rest in the immediate postoperative period but became comparable with the proximal intercostal block group in the late postoperative period. Pain scores on movement though were lower at 0 h postoperatively and became comparable with the proximal intercostal block group subsequently. Although the pectoralis II group had earlier recovery in the post-anesthesia care unit, the overall time to discharge from the hospital was comparable and not influential. Both groups had high patient satisfaction scores and similar perioperative opioid consumption. Sedation, time to first rescue analgesia, and postoperative nausea vomiting scores were comparable.

Conclusion:
Fascial plane blocks in the form of pectoralis II and proximal intercostal block facilitate pain alleviation, early return to shoulder arm exercise, and enhanced recovery, which should render them to be incorporated into multimodal interdisciplinary pain management in breast conservation surgery.
Prevalence of aspergillus sensitization and allergic bronchopulmonary aspergillosis in bronchial asthma: A systematic review of Indian studies
Authors: Agarwal Ritesh , Muthu Valliappan , Sehgal Inderpaul S. , Dhooria Sahajal , Prasad Kuruswamy T. , Soundappan Kathirvel , Rudramurthy Shivaprakash M. , Aggarwal Ashutosh N. , Chakrabarti Arunaloke 
Published: August 2023

ABSTRACT

Background:
The prevalence of allergic bronchopulmonary aspergillosis (ABPA) in Indian asthmatic patients remains unknown. We systematically reviewed the literature for estimating the prevalence of Aspergillus sensitization (AS) and ABPA in Indian subjects with bronchial asthma.

Methods:
We searched the PubMed and Embase databases for studies from India reporting the prevalence of AS or ABPA in at least 50 asthmatics. The primary outcome of our study was to assess the prevalence of ABPA. The secondary outcomes were to evaluate the prevalence of AS in asthma and ABPA in Aspergillus-sensitized asthma. We pooled the prevalence estimates using a random effects model and examined the factors influencing the prevalence using multivariate meta-regression.

Results:
Of the 8,383 records retrieved, 34 studies with 14,580 asthmatics met the inclusion criteria. All the studies were from tertiary centers. The pooled prevalence of ABPA in asthmatics (26 studies; 5,554 asthmatics) was 16.2% [95% confidence interval (CI), 12.5–20.4]. The pooled prevalence of AS in asthma (29 studies; 13,405 asthmatics) was 30.9% (95% CI, 25.3–36.6), while the prevalence of ABPA in AS (20 studies; 1,493 asthmatics) was 48.2% (95% CI, 39.6–56.8). Meta-regression identified studies published after 2009 (OR 1.14; 95% CI, 1.02–1.28) and studies with severe asthmatics (OR 1.12; 95% CI, 1.00–1.26) as the only factors associated with higher ABPA prevalence.

Conclusions:
We found a high prevalence of ABPA in Indian asthmatic subjects at tertiary centers, underscoring the need for screening all asthmatic subjects in special asthma and chest clinics for ABPA.
Block perturbation of symplectic matrices in Williamson’s theorem
Authors: Babu Gajendra , Mishra Hemant K. 
Published: August 2023

AbstractWilliamson’s theorem states that for any$2n \times 2n$real positive definite matrixA, there exists a$2n \times 2n$real symplectic matrixSsuch that$S^TAS=D \oplus D$, whereDis an$n\times n$diagonal matrix with positive diagonal entries known as the symplectic eigenvalues ofA. LetHbe any$2n \times 2n$real symmetric matrix such that the perturbed matrix$A+H$is also positive definite. In this paper, we show that any symplectic matrix$\tilde {S}$diagonalizing$A+H$in Williamson’s theorem is of the form$\tilde {S}=S Q+\mathcal {O}(\|H\|)$, whereQis a$2n \times 2n$real symplectic as well as orthogonal matrix. Moreover,Qis insymplectic block diagonalform with the block sizes given by twice the multiplicities of the symplectic eigenvalues ofA. Consequently, we show that$\tilde {S}$andScan be chosen so that$\|\tilde {S}-S\|=\mathcal {O}(\|H\|)$. Our results hold even ifAhas repeated symplectic eigenvalues. This generalizes the stability result of symplectic matrices for non-repeated symplectic eigenvalues given by Idel, Gaona, and Wolf [Linear Algebra Appl., 525:45–58, 2017].
Exploring the inner workings of the Southern African Geography Teachers’ Association Google Group
Authors: Wilmot Di , Goldschagg Paul 
Published: August 2023

We live in a socio-ecologically fragile and rapidly changing world that can be turned upside down in an instant as we witnessed with the crisis of the COVID-19 pandemic. Today, more than ever before, teachers need to be life-long learners who have the necessary geography subject knowledge, pedagogical knowledge and resources for responsive teaching and learning in their classrooms. Professional Learning Communities (PLCs) play an important enabling role in this regard. This article presents the findings of the second phase of an ongoing study aimed at understanding how the South African Geography Teachers’ online Google Group, an emergent Professional Learning Community, may support and enhance geography education and teacher professional development. More specifically, it opens up and looks inside the ‘black box’ of the Google Group, the workings of which are not yet fully understood. It considers the supportive role played by the Google Group during and after the COVID-19 pandemic (that is, March 2020 to December 2021 and January to November 2022).
Data generated by the posts made during and after the pandemic, were analysed and categorised. Emergent patterns and trends in and between the two periods were identified and discussed. A purposive sample from each category was selected for further in-depth analysis. We draw on Shulman and Shulman’s (2004) theory of teacher knowledge as an analytical lens for interpreting the findings. The findings are discussed in relation to national imperatives (for example, teacher professional development, social justice, inequality and learner underperformance) and global education discourses for transformative education.
Our main contention in this article is that the Google Group PLC offers support for teachers. However, there are gaps that need to be addressed if it is to play a stronger supportive and transformative role. We conclude with some suggestions on how this may be achieved in practice which may be useful to members of the geography education community particularly teachers.
Key words: teacher knowledge, teacher professional development, professional learning community, COVID-19 pandemic
Dampak Keberagaman Agama terhadap Pola Interaksi Sosial Masyarakat Kota Makassar
Authors: Said Ahmad M. Ridwan , Syukur Muh , Andinar Yuyun , Cahyadi Muh Falak , Afgan A Jalal Al 
Published: August 2023

Religion is one of the universal elements in human life, in which almost every human being lives. Religious life in urban communities has an impact on people’s behavior patterns. This is influenced by the human mindset that religion is a reference in interacting with society. So that in a society that has a diversity of religions (Islam, Christianity, Buddhism, Catholicism and Confucianism) it will have a major influence on the patterns of social interaction that exist in society, especially in urban communities. The city of Makassar has a diversity of people, especially in terms of religion, namely Islam, Christianity, Buddhism and others. This diversity arises due to urbanization carried out by the community with the aim of making a living, studying and so on. In research using qualitative research methods with a descriptive approach. Collecting data in this study using a purposive sampling technique. Data analysis techniques in this study used the Member Check technique. The results of the study show that in Makassar city society the impact of religious diversity on interaction patterns between people in Makassar city can be seen from their activities, for example cooperation, conflict, accommodation and competition activities. The impact of religious diversity in the city of Makassar can be divided into two, namely positive and negative impacts. The positive impact on the pattern of social interaction in society is to develop an attitude of tolerance and openness to anyone, while the negative impact is to trigger conflict between religions, as well as discrimination and exclusivism.
Inharmonicity of two-tones in contra octave of upright piano
Authors: Milivojevic Zoran , Rajkovic Milena , Milosavljevic Dragan 
Published: August 2023

The paper describes inharmonicity of musical instruments with strings. In the first part an algorithm for determination of coefficient of inharmonicity is shown, as well as algorithm for inharmonicity estimation and estimation of mean aliquote error of two-tone. In the second part paper shows results of algorithm’s application in signal processing of tones in contra octave of upright piano “August Förster” manufactured in the year 1970. The results are given in graphics and in tables. An estimation of inharmonicity and medium aliquote error is given by comparative analysis made with Steinway pianos and Nordiska 1 and Straud upright pianos.
Does the Platform Matter?
Authors: Binder Alice , Frey Tobias , Friemel Thomas N. 
Published: August 2023

Cannabis is one of the most common substances consumed among adolescents and research demonstrates that exposure to cannabis-related content online is associated with cannabis consumption. However, little is known about the relationship between exposure on different social media platforms and the role of personal characteristics such as sensation seeking. We conducted a cross-sectional study among 1,309 adolescents between 15 and 19 years old in Switzerland investigating the relationship between exposure to cannabis-related content on Instagram, Snapchat, and TikTok and the intention to consume cannabis. Results suggest a positive link between exposure to cannabis-related content on Instagram and the intention to consume cannabis. No such link emerged regarding Snapchat or TikTok. Additionally, we found a positive relationship between adolescents’ sensation seeking and the intention to consume cannabis. Moreover, we found that high sensation seekers’ exposure to cannabis-related content on Snapchat is positively related to the intention to consume cannabis. In sum, this study shows that not only the platform matters when discussing the effects of cannabis-related online content but also personal characteristics such as sensation seeking.
Effect of Credit Financing on Financial Performance of Small and Medium Enterprises (Smes) in Thika Town, Kiambu County
Authors: David Joseph Makau , Njogu Lucy Wanjiru 
Published: August 2023

Purpose: To determine effect that credit financing has on the financial performance of SMEs in Thika Town, Kiambu County.
Methodology: The study adopted a descriptive survey design and the targeted population was 468 registered SMEs in Thika town. A structured questionnaire was used to collect both qualitative and quantitative data. The quantitative data collected was analyzed for both inferential and descriptive statistics and the qualitative data from the open-ended questions were analyzed using content analysis.
Results: The study found that trade credit has a significant effect on financial performance of SMEs in Thika town (B=0.804; p=0.026) and that bank credit has a significant effect on financial performance of SMEs in Thika town (B=0.956; p=0.000). The study also revealed that micro-finance credit has a significant effect on financial performance of SMEs in Thika town (B=0.783; p=0.000) and that informal associations credit has a significant effect on financial performance of SMEs in Thika town (B=0.892; p=0.002).
Unique contribution to theory, policy and practice: The study concluded that bank credit had the greatest effect followed by informal associations credit, then trade credit while micro-finance credit had the least effect on financial performance of SMEs in Thika town. The study recommends that the Kenyan government should devise strategies of regulating and reducing interest rates in order to protect small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) from unfair shylocks who lend money at unsustainable high interest rates coupled with undisclosed fees.
O Capacitismo e suas formas de opressão nas ações do dia a dia
Authors: Lage Sandra Regina Moitinho , Alvares Lunardelli Rosane Suely , Tissa Kawakami Tatiana 
Published: August 2023

Objetivo: O acesso à informação, ao conhecimento a respeito de determinado assunto é fundamental para a eliminação de preconceitos, comportamentos discriminatórios, entre outras questões. Neste sentido, o estudo tem como proposta apresentar o capacitismo e suas formas de opressão instituídas na sociedade.
Método: Teórico-reflexivo, fundamentado por uma revisão de literatura de natureza exploratória com abordagem qualitativa nos moldes de um ensaio.
Resultado: Por intermédio de um estudo teórico, de cunho ensaístico, ressaltamos que comportamentos capacitistas podem acontecer de forma subliminar por meio de demonstrações ditas piedosas ou de expressões preconceituosas revestidas de caráter filantrópico relacionadas às características físicas ou mentais de indivíduos considerados deficientes. O capacitismo também se revela de forma explícita por meio de expressões e olhares ofensivos e distanciamento corporal.
Conclusões: Conhecer, via acesso às informações, essas formas de desrespeito às diversidades humanas, constitui-se no primeiro passo rumo à desconstrução do capacitismo em uma sociedade que almeja ser inclusiva. De acordo com esse quadro, evidenciamos o papel da Ciência da Informação na disseminação de conhecimentos acerca da temática, bem como no emprego determos de cunho ético, em seus produtos documentários.
Sistem Pendukung Keputusan Evaluasi Kepuasan Reseller Di Toko Callista Bandungan Dengan Metode Simple Additive Weighting (Saw)
Authors: Munawaroh Lutfi , Sipayung Yoannes Romando 
Published: August 2023

Perkembangan teknologi saat ini telah sangat maju. Banyak aktivitas yang dulunya dilakukan secara manual, kini dipermudah dengan adanya teknologi yang serba instan dan cepat. Salah satu contohnya adalah penggunaan website sebagai media untuk mengakses beragam sumber informasi secara global. Toko Gudang Grosir Callista merupakan Gudang grosir terbesar dan terlengkap yang beralamatkan di Jalan Raya Bandungan – Ambarawa Kecamatan Bandungan, Kabupaten Semarang. Berdasarkan masalah yang berada di toko Callista tentang kepuasan pelanggan yang digunakan masih secara manual untuk laporan dan pengisian kuesioner. Dengan cara manual tentu saja banyak menimbulkan kesulitan bagi pemilik dalam pengolahan data maupun pembuatan laporan kepuasan. Dengan adanya permasalahan tersebut, maka dari itu akan dibuat sistem yang membantu reseller dalam mendapatkan pelayanan yang baik dari toko Callista yaitu berupa sistem kepuasan yang menggunakan web yang ditunjukkan untuk toko Callista. Hasil penelitian ini diharapkan sistem penunjang kepuasan mengenai kepuasan reseller ini akan memudahkan dalam menentukan kepuasan reseller sehingga dapat ditanggulangi dengan baik dan benar
HUBUNGAN TINGKAT KECEMASAN WUS DENGAN PENGGUNAAN METODE KONTRASEPSI MASA PANDEMI COVID-19 DI PUSKESMAS NAMORAMBE KABUPATEN DELI SERDANG
Authors: Hutahaean Masta Melati , Harahap Nur Afifah , Sinaga Nelly Dameria , Parapat Friska Margareth 
Published: August 2023

When the world is facing the COVID-19 pandemic, it is also reported that Indonesia is facing an explosion of new pregnancies. According to the BKKBN, there are more than 400,000 unplanned pregnancies. Based on BPS data in 2020, there is an increase in the projected population of 271,066,000 people, which means an increase of about 4.8 million new births in Indonesia. The purpose of this study was to determine the relationship between the anxiety levels of women aged fertile with the use of contraceptive methods during the COVID-19 pandemic in the Namorambe Health Center Work Area Deli Serdang Regency. Methods: The research design used by the researchers in this study was quantitative analytic with a cross sectional design. The relationship between maternal anxiety and the use of contraceptive methods shows that there is a relationship between maternal anxiety and the use of contraceptive methods. It is also known that pregnant women with mild anxiety levels have an estimated chance of 5.091 times to use contraceptive methods compared to mothers with moderate levels of anxiety. There is a relationship between the anxiety level of women of childbearing age and the use of contraceptive methods with a p value of 0.001. Low anxiety can increase the mother's interest in using contraceptive methods
Terapi Okupasi Pelatihan Pembuatan Keset Kaki Sebagai Upaya Meningkatkan Kemandirian dan Produktivitas Eks-ODGJ di Puskesmas Banda Sakti
Authors: Chaizuran Meutia , Hernita Hernita 
Published: August 2023

Eks-ODGJ merupakan seseorang yang telah dinyatakan sembuh dan dapat kembali melakukan aktivitas kemasyarakatan termasuk bekerja. Namun, masih adanya stigma negatif dari masyarakat membuat eks-ODG sulit mendapatkan pekerjaan.Kegiatan pengabdian masyarakat ini dilakukan untuk mengetahui implementasi, respond dan hasil dari penerapan terapi okupasi sebagai upaya meningkatkan kemandirian dan produktivitas eks-ODGJ.Metode yang digunakan adalah dengan memberikan pelatihan dan pendampingan kepada eks-ODGJ yaitu dengan membuat keset kaki. Adapun langkahnya yaitu tahap persiapan dan tahap pelaksanaan kegiatan yang berisi 4 tahapan. Hasil dari kegiatan didapatkan bahwa implementasi terapi okupasi yang dilakukan berjalan dengan baik.Eks-ODGJ tampak antusias mengikuti 4 tahapan yang dilakukan. Respon yang baik disampaikan selama kegiatan sehingga kemandirian dan produktivitas meningkat.
Analisis Proses Pelaksanaan Program Pelatihan Kewirausahaan Bagi Ahli Waris di BPJS Ketenagakerjaan Cabang Juanda
Authors: Putri Sulistiana Arista , Aan Adriansyah Agus 
Published: August 2023

Salah satu program utama yang diselenggarakan oleh BPJS Ketenagakerjaan yaitu memberikan jaminan sosial yang diselenggarakan berupa Jaminan Kecelakaan Kerja dan Jaminan Kematian yang ditujukan dalam memberikan kesejahteraan bagi para ahli waris atau keluarga dari para tenaga kerja. Salah satu program yang diselenggarkan oleh BPJS Ketenagakerjaan Cabang Juanda yakni melaksanakan program pelatihan kewirausahaan ini karena terdapat manfaat ketika tenaga kerja mengalami kecelakaan kerja ataupun meninggal dunia yang diakibatkan oleh kerja. Namun dalam pelaksanaanya terdapat hambatan yakni sulitnya dalam merekrutmen peserta. Sehingga dilakukan inovasi berupa brosur yang bertujuan untuk lebih banyak menyaring peserta dalam program pelatihan kewirausahaan ini. Metode yang digunakan di dalam penelitian ini yakni melakukan diskusi dan observasi dalam perencanaan perancangan dan juga pelaksanaan inovasi menyebarkan brosur pelatihan kewirausahaan bagi para ahli waris. Penelitian dan pelaksanaan kegiatan dilaksanakan di kantor BPJS Ketenagakerjaan Cabang Juanda pada tanggal Agustus 2022 sampai Desember 2022. Berdasarkan hasil diskusi dan observasi yang dilakukan oleh penyelenggara diperoleh suatu gambaran mengenai fungsi dan tugas dari BPJS Ketenagakerjaan cabang Juanda, serta didiskusikan berbagai prosedur dan alur dalam melaksanakan kegiatan pelatihan kewirausahaan tersebut. Ditujukan kepada seluruh ahli waris untuk dapat ikut serta dan berpartisipasi aktif dalam pelaksanaannya program pelaksanaan pelatihan kewirausahaan yang diselenggarakan oleh BPJS Ketenagakerjaan Cabang Juanda, namun perlu diperhatikan bahwa pihak yang berhak mengikuti program ini hanya tertuju pada ahli waris atau keluarga dari tenaga kerja, bukan untuk umum.
Pendidikan Kesehatan “Bahaya DBD” Desa Seunebok Aceh Kecamatan Idi Rayeuk Kabupaten Aceh Timur
Authors: Juliana Nanin , Zana Nisa Era , Lindawati Lindawati 
Published: August 2023

Demam berdarah dengue (DBD) adalah penyakit menular yang disebabkan oleh virus dengue yang dibawa oleh nyamuk. Demam berdarah DBD dulu disebut penyakit “break-bone” karena kadang menyebabkan nyeri sendi dan otot di mana tulang terasa retak. Demam berdarah ringan menyebabkan demam tinggi, ruam, dan nyeri otot dan sendi. Demam berdarah yang parah, atau juga dikenal sebagai dengue hemorrhagic fever, dapat menyebabkan perdarahan serius, penurunan tekanan darah yang tiba-tiba (shock), dan kematian.. etode yang digunakan adalah menggunakan cara memberi penyuluhan kepada 50 orang dan waktu pelaksanaan selama 3 hari pada tanggak 21-23 Februari 2023. Desa Seunebok Aceh Kecamatan Idi Rayeuk Kabupaten Aceh Timur Selama penyuluhan berjalan peserta penyuluhan antusias dan beberapa memberikanpertanyaan sehingga ada ruang diskusi. Kesimpulan kommplikasi demam berdarah terjadi karena kurangnya pengetahuan masyarakat tentang bagaimana pencegahan demam berdarah