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A new approach: Laparoscopic right hemicolectomy with priority access to small bowel mesentery
Authors: Pi Feng , Peng Xudong , Xie Chaozheng , Tang Gang , Qiu Yuhao , Chen Zhenzhou , Wei Zhengqiang 
Published: January 2023

BackgroundFor laparoscopic right hemicolectomy, the intermediate approach is commonly employed. However, this approach possesses several disadvantages. In this study, we compare priority access to the small bowel mesentery and the intermediate approach.MethodsThe clinical data of 196 patients admitted to the First Hospital of Chongqing Medical University for laparoscopic right hemicolectomy from January 2019 to January 2022 were retrospectively collected and divided into the small bowel mesenteric priority access and traditional intermediate access groups. The operative time, intraoperative bleeding, number of lymph node dissection, postoperative anal venting time, toleration of solid and liquid intake, and postoperative hospital stay and complications were compared between the two different approaches.ResultsIn total, 81 cases of small bowel mesenteric priority access and 115 cases of intermediate approach for right hemi-colonic radical resection were compared. The operative time was 191.98 ± 46.05 and 209.48 ± 46.08 min in the small bowel mesenteric priority access and intermediate access groups, respectively; the difference was statistically significant. There were no significant differences in the intraoperative bleeding and lymph node clearance. However, the scatter plot analysis showed that severe intraoperative bleeding was relatively less frequent in the small mesenteric priority access group, compared with that in the intermediate approach group. Additionally, there were no statistically significant differences in the first exhaust and defecation times, hospital stay after operation, toleration of solid and liquid intake, and postoperative complication between the two groups.ConclusionIn laparoscopic right hemicolectomy, the small bowel mesenteric priority approach can significantly shorten the operation time compared with the intermediate approach. It can reduce intraoperative bleeding and the operation is simple and safe to perform, making it suitable for less experienced surgeons. Therefore, the small bowel mesenteric priority approach has the potential to be a suitable alternative and deserves further clinical promotion and application.
Clinical characteristics and outcomes of Stanford type B aortic intramural hematoma: A single centre experience
Authors: Zhang Zhigong , Lin Feng , He Zhipeng , Wang Haoran , Zhu Xingyang , Cheng Tingting 
Published: January 2023

ObjectiveTo compare the clinical characteristics of Stanford type B aortic intramural hematoma (IMH) and Stanford type B aortic dissection (AD), and to identify the differences between thoracic endovascular aortic repair (TEVAR) and medical management (MM) in the Stanford type B IMH patients.MethodsA retrospective observational study was conducted in patients treated between January 2015 and December 2016. The clinical characteristics and CT images of patients with type B IMH and type B AD were compared, and the clinical characteristics and CT images of patients in the type B IMH group who were treated with TEVAR and MM were compared.ResultsA total of 176 patients were included in this study, including 62 patients of type B IMH and 114 patients of type B AD. Five patients died in the IMH group and three in the AD group. The proximal hematoma or entry tear in both groups was mainly located in the descending aorta, and the proportion of the iliac artery involved in the AD group was significantly higher than that in the IMH group (31.6% vs. 8.1% P &lt; 0.05). There were 50 MM patients and 12 TEVAR patients in the IMH group. No death occurred in the TEVAR group, while five patients in the MM group died. Seven patients in the MM group had disease progression vs. 12 in the TEVAR group (P &lt; 0.05). The patients in the TEVAR group had more intima lesions than those in the MM group (83.3% vs. 30.0%, P &lt; 0.05). TEVAR group involved more iliac artery hematoma than MM group (33.3% vs. 2.0%, P &lt; 0.05). The maximum thickness of hematoma in TEVAR group was 14.9 ± 3.4 mm, which was significantly larger than that of MM group (10.2 ± 2.8 mm) (P &lt; 0.05).ConclusionIn the diagnosis of IMH, patients' symptoms and high-risk signs of CTA should be paid attention to. TEVAR therapy should be actively considered on the basis of effective medical management when there are intima lesions (ULP/PAU), increased aortic diameter and hematoma thickness, extensive hematoma involvement, and pleural effusion.
Diffuse benign inflammatory gastric polyps: A rare case in a young female: Case report and review of the literature
Authors: Zhang ZongYao , Guo ZhengChang , Zhang JiaJia , Yu Xin 
Published: January 2023

BackgroundGastric polyps are one of the most common clinical diseases arising from the mucosal surface of the stomach. The benign nature of the gastric polyp and its absence of symptoms have been widely accepted. Diffuse benign inflammatory polyps spanning the entire gastric mucosa are relatively rare in young people.Case presentationOur objective was to report a 20-year-old woman who presented with epigastric pain and vomiting; upper gastrointestinal barium contrast roentgenography demonstrated a huge defect in the filling of the stomach. Upper endoscopy also showed the presence of dense inflammatory polyps in the stomach that were the cause of the severe pylorus obstruction. The diffuse benign gastric polyps were diagnosed as inflammatory gastric polyps on the basis of findings on the histopathological examination. She was delivered as a result of the operating procedure of total gastrectomy and Roux-en-Y anastomosis of the esophagus and jejunum. Postoperative nutritional support therapy was also implemented. Postoperative pathological examination revealed inflammatory papillary and villous polyps distributed over the stomach, and eosinophilic infiltration was found in the local area of the polyp. Polyps move like tufts of coral. During the 16-month follow-up, patients with symptoms of malnutrition and anemia recovered.ConclusionNutritional support and a total gastrectomy were used to improve this patient's symptoms of malnutrition and anemia. Surgical intervention with appropriate nutritional support should be actively performed in these patients while strengthening the differential diagnosis of hereditary disease.
Trichotorquatus salinus sp. nov. (Oculatellaceae, Cyanobacteria) from a Saltern of Gomso, Republic of Korea
Authors: Lee Nam-Ju , Kim Do-Hyun , Kim Jee-Hwan , Lim An Suk , Lee Ok-Min 
Published: January 2023

Six strains of subaerial cyanobacteria were isolated from a Gomso saltern in the Republic of Korea, all of which were studied using morphological and molecular traits. Trichotorquatus salinus sp. nov. was studied using a light microscope (LM), transmission electron microscope (TEM), 16S rRNA, 16S–23S ITS region, and ecological data. T. salinus is a thin and simple filament with a false branch and a firm collar sheath. The phylogenetic analyses of 16S rRNA revealed that Trichotorquatus formed a monophyletic lineage and the strains of T. salinus formed a distinct clade among the species in the genus Trichotorquatus. In the statistical analysis, the inter-species genetic distance of the five species of Trichotorquatus, including T. salinus, is shown to be greater than the distance of the previously reported species of Trichotorquatus. Additionally, 16S–23S ITS gene sequences between T. salinus and four species of Trichotorquatus showed dissimilarities of 55.3–59.4%. In the secondary structure of 16S–23S ITS region (type 2 operon), D1–D1′, Box-B, and V3 helix of T. salinus were different from the other taxa in the genus Trichotorquatus. These results demonstrate that T. salinus sp. nov. has unique morphological, ecological, and molecular traits. Therefore, we propose that T. salinus sp. nov. is a novel species belonging to the genus Trichotorquatus.
Comparison of Tool Steels for Tube End Flanging
Authors: Trautman Bence , Tóth László , Fábián Enikő Réka 
Published: January 2023

Abstract
One of the most important components of a tube end flaring machine is the flanging tool, which is subjected to mechanical stresses such as compression, bending and abrasion. It is therefore very important to choose the optimal material and manufacturing technology for the flanging tool. Böhler tool steel grades K110 and K340 were chosen as the subject of our research. Both materials were used to produce tube flanging tools, which were subjected to hardness testing, microscopic examination and surface wear testing after simple cooling or deep cooling and triple high temperature tempering after austenitisation in a vacuum at elevated temperature. Based on the measurements, the deep cooled and triple tempered K340 steel was found to be the most favourable tool steel for the production of the tube flanging tool.
Application-oriented use of Laser-induced Periodic Surface Structures
Authors: Windisch Márk , Maloveczky Anna , Aradi László , Veres Miklós , Fürjes Péter , Vida Ádám 
Published: January 2023

Abstract
This paper investigates the phenomenon of Laser-induced Periodic Surface Structures (LIPSS) on Si single crystals. As usual, by variation of parameters, the morphological and physical properties of the resulting surfaces can be tailored, with respect to their use in many applications. One application-oriented use of LIPSS is the preparation of SERS (Surface Enhanced Raman Spectroscopy) substrates, which can be used to detect extremely low concentrations of molecules. In this experimental work, a possible way of manufacturing of SERS substrates, followed by SERS enhancement testing has been shown.
THE EFFECT OF MANAGEMENT MOTIVATION AND COMPENSATION ON EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE AT PT INHIL SARIMAS KELAPA
Authors: Okta Prianus Handro , Hendriani Susi , Chairilsyah Daviq 
Published: January 2023

The research was conducted at PT Inhil Sarimas Kelapa. The aim is to determine the direct effect of the influence of motivation and management compensation on employee performance. This study took a sample of 115 employees. The variables used are management motivation and compensation and employee performance. The data were analyzed using SEM (Structural Equation Modeling) analysis which was operated through the Smart PLS 3.2.8 . program
The results showed that there is a positive and significant motivation on employee performance. Based on the results of the respondents' responses, it was found that the respondents had considered the motivation given by the company to have been carried out well. However, for indicators of recognition of the performance of getting higher wages and jobs that challenge the desire to learn to master the work in their field, improvements still need to be made, because the average respondent's response compared to other indicators has the lowest value. Compensation has a positive and significant effect on employee performance. Based on the results of the respondents' responses, it was found that the respondents had considered the compensation was good. However, it is necessary to pay attention to the Salary/Wage indicator because compared to other compensation indicators, respondents gave the lowest score. Motivation and compensation have a simultaneous positive effect on employee performance.
La enseñanza de las Tecnologías de la Información Geográfica orientadas al trabajo territorial e interactoral: empezar a ver la ciudad con otros ojos
Authors: Lucioni Nora , Rusler Verónica , Heredia Marina 
Published: January 2023

Tradicionalmente las asignaturas de la Licenciatura de Geografía de la Universidad de Buenos Aires, y en especial las referidas a la enseñanza de Tecnologías de la Información Geográfica, han incluido propuestas aplicadas al ordenamiento territorial o a la evaluación ambiental. En la actualidad, han incorporado el trabajo colaborativo con otras instituciones y disciplinas para abordar problemáticas sociales a las que se enfrentan diariamente las personas que encuentran barreras en su movilidad como sucede con las personas con discapacidad y lxs adultos mayores. En este sentido, compartiremos las experiencias emanadas de un proyecto de trabajo colaborativo entre la Cátedra de Sistemas de Información Geográfica, el Programa de Discapacidad y Accesibilidad, en el cual participan integrantes de la Fundación Rumbos, que incluyó cuatro relevamientos, de momento presencial, sobre el estado de veredas, rampas y accesos a establecimientos públicos en los alrededores de la Facultad de Filosofía y Letras, y una instancia de relevamiento de campo durante la pandemia. Lxs estudiantes tuvieron, en las clases teóricas, una introducción al enfoque social sobre discapacidad y accesibilidad, luego trabajaron en la preparación de la salida a campo ajustando planillas, escalas de valores, utilizaron dispositivos de posicionamiento global (GPS), procesaron la información en un Sistema de Información Geográfica (SIG) incorporando categorías propias del análisis territorial y difundieron los resultados obtenidos en un geoportal web. La importancia de haber tenido la experiencia de trabajar con otras disciplinas junto con la Fundación Rumbos, y de utilizar sillas de ruedas o poder observar los desplazamientos de personas ciegas usuarias de bastón blanco durante los relevamientos a campo, cambió el modo en que lxs miembros de las cátedras y lxs estudiantes percibimos el espacio.
Effect of Pretreatment of Lignocaine Versus Midazolam in the Prevention of Etomidate Induced Myoclonus
Authors: Batool Fizza , Ali Ammar , Lodhi Sadia , Zahir Jawad 
Published: January 2023

Background: The myoclonus after induction of anesthesia with etomidate can lead to increased risk of regurgitation and aspiration. We conducted this study to compare the effectiveness of midazolam and lidocaine for the prevention of etomidate induced myoclonus.
Methodology: This randomized controlled trial was done in the Department of Anesthesiology and Intensive Care, Holy Family Hospital, Rawalpindi from January-June 2015 after approval of hospital ethical committee. Informed consent (written) was taken from 224 patients. Patients were allocated into 2 equal groups randomly with the help of computer-generated numbers. Two minutes after induction with etomidate, Group A got 1 ml of 2% lidocaine, and one ml (1 mg) of midazolam was given to Group B. Myoclonus was evaluated in the following one minute, after which 0.5 mg/kg of succinylcholine was given to the patient to facilitate endotracheal intubation.
Time of onset of induction was marked by loss of eyelash reflex. Myoclonus was recorded at 20, 40, and 60 seconds. Drug was found to be effective if there was no myoclonus within one minute of etomidate induction. Analysis of data was done using SPSS 17.
Results: Lignocaine was effective in preventing myoclonus in 55.40% of patients and Midazolam prevented it in 69.60%. The variation between the results of the groups was found significant statistically. (P< 0.05)
Conclusion: Both midazolam and lignocaine are effective in preventing the occurrence of myoclonus associated with etomidate. However, midazolam is the more effective of the two drugs.
Keywords: Etomidate, Lignocaine, Midazolam, Myoclonus
C -Reactive Protein, Leukocyte Count and Neutrophils: A Diagnostic Aid in Acute Appendicitis
Authors: Khan Ashar Ahmad , Abdul Manan  , Irfan Ahmad  , Mahar Tania , Muhammad Usman  , Abdul Qadir  
Published: January 2023

Background: Many clinical methods, scoring systems, radiological and laboratory investigations are used to diagnose and differentiate simple from complicated appendicitis. Proactive approach results in high rate of negative appendectomies and conservative approach results in increased rate of post-operative complications. The objective of this study was to evaluate the role of CRP, TLC and Neutrophil percentage in the diagnosis and differentiation of simple and complicated appendicitis.
Methodology: This cross sectional study was conducted at department of Surgery, Nishtar medical university/hospital, Multan from 1st November, 2019 to 30th April, 2021. Blood samples from patients were collected after admission, for CRP, TLC and Neutrophil percentage. Data were collected and analyzed through SPSS version 23.
Results: A total of 320 patients more than 12 years of age, 168 (52.5%) male and 152 (47.5%) female with 1.10:1, were included in the study. Sensitivity, specificity, positive predictive value (PPV) and negative predictive values (NPV) of CRP were 90.6%, 80%, 96% and 61.5% for acute appendicitis and 96.7%, 80%, 98.3%, and 66.7% for perforated appendicitis respectively with p-value of <0.000. Sensitivity, specificity, PPV and NPV of TLC were 87.5%, 80%, 95.9% and 54.5% for acute and 93.3%, 90%, 99.1% and 52.9% for perforated appendicitis with p= <0.000. Sensitivity, specificity, PPV and NPV of Neutrophils, in acute and perforated appendicitis were 83.8%, 76.7%, 95%, and 46.9% versus 87.5%, 70%, 97.2%, 31.8% respectively with P-value < 0.000.
Conclusion: Sensitivity, specificity and PPV of CRP, TLC and Neutrophils increased with the severity of appendicitis. Combining the results of the above three markers increased the diagnostic accuracy.
Keywords: Acute appendicitis, CRP (C-reactive protein), TLC (Leukocyte count) and Neutrophils.
Sexually Transmitted Diseases and Associated Risk Factors Among Transgenders in Peshawar
Authors: Muhammad asif Zeb  , Arsalan Waqas Ahmad Shah  , Fawad Inayat  , Aman Ullah  , Amir Afzal Khan  , Awal mir  
Published: January 2023

Background: Transgenders, male to female, are exceptionally predominant in India-Pakistan, dreaded to be alarming for sexually transmitted diseases. The objective of this study was to determine the frequency of sexually transmitted diseases and their associated risk factors among transgenders.
Methodology: This cross-sectional study was conducted amongst transgenders at Institute of Paramedical Sciences (IPMS), Khyber Medical University Peshawar from January to July,2021. About two ml of venous blood was collected in a gel tube under aseptic conditions among 100 individuals to check for HBsAg, anti-HCV, HIV and syphilis by ICT rapid strip method. Positive samples of HBsAg and anti-HCV were confirmed by Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR), while positive cases of syphilis were confirmed by Treponema Pallidum Hemagglutination (TPHA). Chi-square test was applied to determine the association between sexually transmitted disease and associated risk factors.
Results: Out of 100, seven (7%) samples were positive for HBsAg, five (5%) for anti-HCV and nine (9%) were positive for syphilis while there were no positive cases of HIV. HBV infection was significantly associated with blood transfusion, a drug injection history and some surgical procedure (p<0.05). For syphilis, the data were significantly associated with a history of blood transfusion and drug injection (p<0.05).
Conclusion: Frequency of HBV, HCV and syphilis infections are high in transgenders with common associated risk factors to be sexual activities, drug injection, unsafe blood transfusion and surgical procedures.
Keywords: Chromatography, Hepatitis B surface antigen, Hepatitis C Antibodies, HIV, Syphilis, Transgenders
Effect of Depression on Serum Levels of Follicular Stimulating Hormone and Luteinizing Hormone in Male Population of Military Hospital, Rawalpindi
Authors: Dr. Nasar Abbas Shamsi  , Dr. Shazia Ali  , Dr. Shazadi Ambreen  , Dr. Hira Ayaz  , Dr. Sobia Waqas  , Dr. Sidra Arshad  
Published: January 2023

Background: Depression is a psychiatric illness that affects the overall life quality of an individual. In depression along with other symptoms, one of the features affecting the personal life of individuals is loss of libido which is influenced by the hypothalamic-pituitary-testicular axis. This study was aimed to determine the serum levels of Follicular stimulating hormone (FSH) and Luteinizing hormone (LH) in depressed male patients.
Methodology: This comparative cross sectional study was done at Islamic International Medical College and Armed Forces Institute of Mental Health, Military Hospital Rawalpindi after being approved by ethical review committee. After informed consent, 96 male individuals having 18 – 60 years of age participated in the current study. Participants were segregated into groups A and B. Gender and age-matched healthy subjects in a quantity of 24 were taken in group A whereas group B consisted of 72 male depressed patients. Serum gonadotropins levels of both groups were compared by using an independent student t-test in SPSS 21.
Results: Serum FSH (2.66 ± 0.34 mIU/ml) and LH (2.67 ±0.18 mIU/ml) levels of Group A have shown no significant difference as compared to serum FSH (3.32 ± 0.43 mIU/ml) and LH (3.12 ± 0.19 mIU/ml) levels of Group B.
Conclusion: It is concluded from the study that serum FSH and LH levels were not significantly decreased in individuals with depression.
Keywords: Depression, Follicle stimulating hormone, Luteinizing hormone
Pengaruh Content Marketing terhadap Customer Engagement Kopi Kenangan
Authors: Ashari Revida Mareta Herfi , Sitorus Onny Fitriana 
Published: January 2023

Hadirnya internet membuka peluang untuk pemasaran digital dan para pemilik bisnis berlomba membuat konten-konten yang menarik untuk mencapai target penjualan. Tujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui pengaruh Content Marketing terhadap Customer Engagement Kopi Kenangan dan seberapa besar pengaruh Content Marketing terhadap Customer Engagement Kopi Kenangan. Populasi dalam penelitian ini ialah pelanggan Kopi Kenangan cabang ruko M. Toha Kota Tangerang yang berjumlah 175 pelanggan. Metode yang digunakan yaitu metode kuantitatif dengan jumlah sampel sebanyak 64 responden. Teknik dalam pengumpulan sampel menggunakan Teknik simple random sampling. Proses pengumpulan data dengan menggunakan kuesioner melalui google form. Kemudian hasil dianalisis dengan analisis korelasi dan regresi. Hasil penelitian menunjukan bahwa terdapat pengaruh yang signifikan antara Content Marketing terhadap Customer Engagement Kopi Kenangan. Pengaruh Content Marketing terhadap Customer Engagement sebesar 52,8%, sedangkan sisanya 47,2% dipengaruhi oleh variabel lain yang tidak digunakan dalam penelitian ini.
Kata kunci: Content Marketing, Customer Engagement, Pemasaran Digital, Media Sosial
Analisis Penganggaran Modal pada Usaha Mikro Kecil dan Menengah (UMKM) di Kabupaten Bandung Barat
Authors: Christine Debbie , Apriwandi  , Fathonah Andina Nur , Sherlita Erly , Wijaya Aida , Kartadjumena Eriana 
Published: January 2023

Penelitian ini bertujuan menganalisis praktik penganggaran modal pada Usaha Mikro, Kecil, dan Menengah (UMKM) di Kabupaten Bandung Barat. Penelitian ini dilakukan karena dalam menjalankan aktivitasnya seringkali para pelaku UMKM mengalami keterbatasan modal. Karena itu diperlukan upaya pengambilan keputusan proyek yang tepat. Penganggaran modal dipandang sebagai suatu hal penting dilakukan oleh pelaku usaha dalam pengambilan keputusan proyek. Penelitian ini mengadopsi pendekatan eksplorasi dan kualitatif dalam mengukur praktik penganggaran modal pada UMKM.Teknik pengumpulan data menggunakan observasi, wawancara dan dokumentasi. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa praktik keputusan penganggaran modal tidak sepenuhnya dapat diterapkan pada UMKM. Hal ini dapat dilihat dari aktivitas proyek, kegiatan perencanaan dan metode penilaian penganggaran modal pada UMKM.