University Department Research Articles

РАЗРАБОТКА ПРИЛОЖЕНИЯ УЧЕТА И ОБРАБОТКИ НАУЧНЫХ ТРУДОВ СОТРУДНИКОВ КАФЕДРЫ ВУЗА

To store the results of scientific activity of university teachers, it is necessary to organize their accounting with subsequent prompt and convenient data acquisition. The article discusses the experience of developing and subsequent practical use of the application for accounting and processing scientific papers at the Moscow Technical University of Communications and Informatics. It is noted that the shortcomings of existing software developments in the field of creating bibliographic databases, in particular, the redundancy of information entry parameters, the lack of Russian localization led to the need to create and implement the developed program in the practice of the department. The author and a team of employees, with the involvement of young specialists, carried out work to study the opinion of the teaching staff regarding the possibilities of future development. The article presents the main features of the application, its architecture, a description of the user's actions when entering information into the system, the results of the search for the work of employees, and also shows the final reports generated over a certain time interval. The developed application made it possible to simplify the procedure for storing scientific papers of employees of the University department and, after a short adaptation, can be used in departments with similar goals and objectives.

Major Choices: Students’ Personal Intelligence, Considerations When Choosing a Major, and Academic Success

A student’s choice of major is influenced by their parents and peers, as well as by the quality of the college department that offers the major and by broader cultural and economic issues. The student’s own personality, including their ability to reason about themselves and their interests, also contributes to the choice and its outcomes. In a preliminary study, we developed a Choice of Major Scale that depicts key aspects of students’ consideration of their major. Then, across three studies (Ns = 304, 466, and 492), we examined the students’ personal intelligence, defined as their capacity to reason about their own and other people’s personalities, as well as a Choice of Major Scale, and the relation of those variables to important academic outcomes. The results depicted a pattern that the students who better understood personality and were more engaged in choosing a major, compared to others, considered more majors initially, chose a major more quickly, and exhibited better academic outcomes subsequently.

Assessing the Use of a Training Model Using Immersive Virtual Reality for Sacrospinous Fixation Surgery: A Pilot Study.

Sacrospinous fixation (SSF) is a surgical complex procedure for uterovaginal prolapse that may result in pudendal plexus and vascular damage. The objective was to evaluate a training model using virtual reality to perform SSF. We conducted a prospective single-center pilot study in the university's academic innovation department in November 2023. We recruited 20 participants, 10 gynecology resident surgeons (group 1) and 10 experienced gynecology surgeons (group 2). The mean age was 26.6 ± 0.6years in group 1 and 39.7 ± 3.1years in group 2. The satisfaction rate reached 90% in both groups. A scale from 1 to 4 (1 = not-at-all, 4 = completely) was used to assess participants' perceptions. The realism of the simulation was rated at 3.3 ± 0.1 in group 1 and 3.5 ± 0.2 in group 2 (p = 0.41), the haptic feedback was rated at 2.0 ± 0.3 and 1.8 ± 0.3 (p = 0.66), the mean exercise time was 6.4 ± 1.3min and 4.8 ± 0.7min (p = 0.58), and the mean success rate was 70.8 ± 3.2% and 83.5 ± 6.8% (p = 0.14). In group 2, left and right instruments were placed at 2.6 ± 0.8mm and 2.9 ± 0.7mm from the target respectively, and in group 1 at 4.8 ± 0.7mm and 3.8 ± 0.5mm respectively. Participants reported greater comfort in performing sacrospinous fixation after simulation training (3.0 ± 0.2 versus 2.3 ± 0.3, p = 0.17). Our virtual reality simulation model is feasible and accurate for SSF training for both residents and experienced surgeons with a high level of satisfaction. Virtual reality simulation improves technical skills and promotes surgical comfort.

Translanguaging in instruction and pedagogic design: promoting learner-centredness in a teacher-centred reading classroom of a Bangladeshi university

ABSTRACT This study investigated the impact of translanguaging pedagogy on the reading comprehension process of first-year students studying at an English department of a Bangladeshi public university. Through a two-pronged ethnographic research design, data were collected through classroom observation, pedagogical intervention, a semi-structured interview with the class teacher and a focus group discussion with students. The entire data set was analyzed using ‘Moment Analysis,’ a conceptual framework, to provide pedagogical evidence supporting how translanguaging in instruction can facilitate students embracing a more active and collaborative role in a teacher-centered classroom. This study suggests that translanguaging-oriented instruction and pedagogic design can stimulate metalinguistic awareness to improve comprehension while enhancing active engagement with the reading materials to the benefit of the students who do not have English as a first language. Furthermore, translanguaging pedagogies can foster individualism (agency), a quality that English departments promote among their students. The findings have implications for planning future policy, including interim stages, that can bridge the English language proficiency gap between pre-tertiary and tertiary education in Bangladesh.

NCMP-30. GLUCOCORTICOID-INDUCED HYPERGLYCEMIA IN BRAIN TUMOR PATIENTS: A SINGLE CENTER RETROSPECTIVE STUDY

Abstract BACKGROUND Glucocorticoid (GC) therapies are integral in managing brain tumor-associated cerebral edema and neurological deficits in the neuro-oncology perioperative setting. Despite their effectiveness, GCs can induce significant morbidity, including hyperglycemia. METHODS This single-center retrospective study at the University of North Carolina neurological surgery department examines the incidence and risk factors for glucocorticoid-induced hyperglycemia in brain tumor patients treated with high-dose GCs. Data from clinical databases, electronic medical records, laboratory systems, and pathology information banks will be utilized. Documented glucose measurements, glycated hemoglobin test (HbA1c) and clinical outcomes (mortality, infection, hypoglycemia) in brain cancer patients treated with Glucocorticoid (GC) that developed hyperglycemia will be compared with brain tumor patient with normoglycemia. RESULTS We will document the total number of brain tumor patients referred over the study period, eligibility rates, and the percentage that developed glucocorticoid-induced diabetes (defined as two glucose measurements ≥200 mg/dL within the first week of treatment). Timing of hyperglycemia onset, treatments received, and risk factors for developing glucocorticoid-induced diabetes will also be analyzed. CONCLUSIONS The findings could underscore the necessity for proactive screening for glucocorticoid-induced diabetes in brain tumor patients to mitigate the associated morbidity. This study may guide future research on the benefits of optimized glucose control on clinical outcomes in patients with GC-induced hyperglycemia. Keywords: brain tumor, steroid-induced hyperglycemia, glucocorticoid-induced diabetes, dysglycemia, risk factors, outcomes.

Research on Education for Sustainable Development with Design-Based Research by Employing Industry 4.0 Technologies for the Issue of Single-Use Plastic Waste in Taiwan

The social impacts of prevailing circular economy (CE) strategies remain under-researched despite the considerable attention that CE has received from scholars and in industry. Existing CE indicators primarily focus on business models from a decision-making standpoint, overlooking consumer engagement and alternative solutions. Boasting one of the highest recycling rates globally, Taiwan faces challenges in optimizing collected resources. This study delves into recycling plastic waste by integrating consumer behavior within CE strategies, leveraging open-source resources and additive manufacturing technologies to align with the United Nations Agenda 2030, particularly Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) 4 (Quality Education), 12 (Responsible Consumption and Production), and 13 (Climate Action). These resources facilitate the transformation of plastic waste into reusable materials. Employing an exploratory and participatory action research approach, this research uses the Precious Plastic Universe (PPU) database to identify potential resources from post-consumer polymer waste. Subsequently, it explores tools for converting collected waste into usable polymers. Lastly, the study investigates integrating collected polymer waste into student design projects to enhance creativity and problem-solving skills for sustainable development, employing additive manufacturing tools at the National Taiwan Normal University Department of Design. Thematic analysis of the data revealed several recurring patterns, including the role of consumer behavior in plastic waste generation, the development of creativity and problem-solving skills among students, and the challenges of working with recycled materials. These themes were observed in quantitative data (collected single-use polymers) and qualitative insights from student observations and interviews. Through thematic analysis, the study highlights key factors contributing to successful CE integration, providing a model for future educational and industrial applications of sustainable design.

Five years of emergency keratoplasty at a tertiary eye hospital.

The aim of this study is to present the results of patients who underwent emergency keratoplasty for tectonic or therapeutic reasons. Medical records of 33 patients who underwent tectonic or therapeutic keratoplasty at Ege University Department of Ophthalmology between January 2019 and January 2024 were retrospectively evaluated. Demographic characteristics, ocular and systemic findings, indications of keratoplasty, size of grafts, need for re-keratoplasty, preoperative treatment modalities, need for additional surgical interventions, and prognosis of the patients were investigated. During this period, 450 penetrating keratoplasty (PK) surgeries were performed and 34 (7.55%) were emergency PK (34 eyes of 33 patients). The mean age of the patients was 65.30 ± 15.40 (40-91). Female to male ratio was 18/15. 17 (50.00%) emergency PKs were performed for tectonic and 17 (50.00%) were performed for therapeutic purposes. Mean follow up time was 24.85 ± 26.62 (2-120) months. A total of 20 (58.82%) eyes required additional surgery, 9 (26.47%) of which required re-keratoplasty with different indications during follow-up. Graft rejection or failure developed in 17 (50.00%) of the eyes in an average of 12.05 (1-45) months. Evisceration was needed in 2 (5.88%) eyes. Despite limited access to donor cornea and high complication rate, emergency keratoplasty is one of the most important options that retain ocular integrity in the treatment of corneal infections and non-traumatic corneal perforations unresponsive to conventional treatment.

Knowledge and ignorance in forensic identification: the origins of a contested human rights fact

ABSTRACT In 2006, DNA testing revealed that the Chilean Medical Legal Service had misidentified at least half of the 96 human rights victims whose remains had been exhumed in 1991 from a lot in the Santiago General Cemetery known as Patio 29. Years earlier the government had returned those remains to the victims' families. This examination of the history of that forensic misidentification uncovers the role played by the shifting relations of knowledge and ignorance in establishing the legal facts of those identities. Building on the growing literature in agnotology, the article demonstrates the ways in which the context of dictatorship created varied and overlapping forms of ignorance that continued to shape the outcome of the forensic work even after Chile returned to democracy. By detailing different examples of ignorance production by the state, a human rights organization, and a university department under military surveillance, the article illuminates the diverse ways that the civil–military dictatorship worked against knowledge production in the domains of science and human rights.

Exploiting LSTM Neural Network Algorithm Potentiality for Early Identification of Delayed Graduation in Higher Education

Adoption of deep learning classification algorithms in the domain area of higher education provides exploratory predictive data analytics able to exploit students’ academic behavior. Concretely, student retention and success are critical concerns in higher education globally. Timely identification of potential delays in graduation is essential for universities to provide effective interventions and support, ensuring students’ progress efficiently and maintaining high graduation rates, thereby enhancing institutional reputation. This study examines data from a typical computer science department of a central Greek university, covering student performance for almost two decades (1999-2018). Through extended data preprocessing, we developed a robust dataset focusing on key courses indicative of students' likelihood to graduate on time or experience delays. We employed a deep learning Long Short-Term Memory (LSTM) Neural Network algorithm, leveraging this dataset to classify and predict students' final academic outcomes. Our findings reveal that early-semester performance data can successfully forecast graduation timelines, enabling proactive educational strategies to support student success during their studies at the university.

25-year experience of surgical treatment of thyroid diseases in a multidisciplinary hospital

BACKGROUND: Every year there is an increase in the number of patients with thyroid diseases, thus improving surgical treatment methods with decreased traumatic effect and postoperative complications, remains relevant. AIM: To summarize the results of 25-year work of the team (surgeons and endocrinologists) of specialists from the multidisciplinary hospital of Saint Petersburg and the departments of the North-Western State medical university named after I.I. Mechnikov on the diagnosis and treatment of patients with surgical pathology of the thyroid gland. MATERIALS AND METHODS: The results of surgical treatment of 3977 patients with thyroid diseases operated accoding to the traditional Kocher approach, asymmetric “floating” mini-approach and video-assisted mini-approach were analyzed. RESULTS: In the analyzed time period, a rapid increase in the number of minimally invasive techniques for surgical operations on the thyroid gland is characteristic, which are used for nodular euthyroid goiter, multi-nodular euthyroid goiter and toxic thyroid adenoma. With the help of traditional approach, surgical intervention was performed mainly for diffuse toxic goiter and multinodular toxic goiter. The introduction of new techniques and approaches in the provision of medical care to patients with surgical diseases of the thyroid gland can significantly improve the results of treatment. CONCLUSIONS: 25-year experience of the endocrinological center of the Elizabethan Hospital demonstrates that collaboration of departments and doctors of a multidisciplinary hospital allows to introduce new approaches to treating surgical thyroid diseases and improve its results without increasing the number of postoperative complications.

Research on Digitalization of Personnel Archives to Address the Challenges of University Human Resource Management

Currently, there are several issues within human resource management in universities, such as mismatches between personnel and positions, challenges in quantifying performance evaluations, and the frequent departure of top talent. These problems are often linked to the underutilization of personnel archives. By integrating big data principles into the digitization of personnel archives at universities, we can enhance the "intelligent" aspects of human resource management and decision-making. This approach enables science-based management through digital quantification, fully leveraging the potential of university human resources. The article delves into the digitization of personnel archives using big data principles to address the challenges faced by university human resource departments and to foster the advancement and progress of various university initiatives.

Human-made sounds in informal learning spaces on a university campus

The university property management department has been facing a challenge with the strategic management of campus spaces due to the need for informal learning spaces (ILSs) to facilitate students’ independent studies. However, there’s limited research on how these ILSs perform, particularly concerning human-made sounds. This study delves into the impact of human-made sounds on students, considering their individual differences and positive experiences in various types of ILSs within an Australian university campus. The investigation includes open-ended questions to delve deeper into students’ positive experiences with human-made sounds across different ILSs. The research findings demonstrate that the impact of human-made sounds on students is influenced by certain individual characteristics. Additionally, the study identifies three types of positive experiences regarding human-made sounds in ILSs for students: a sense of relaxation induced by human-made sounds, the sound-masking effect, and increased motivation for learning. This study could assist university property managers in understanding students’ perceptions of human-made sounds and aid in strategic management of campus space that aligns with students’ needs and preferences for ILSs, improving the overall learning environment and support student success.

Assessment of the Sokolow Lyons Criteria of Left Ventricular Hypertrophy in Comparison with Echocardiography in Hypertensive Patients

Around 65.4% of people over the age of 60 have hypertension, and it's the underlying cause of 6% of all fatalities globally. The left ventricle enlarges, or hypertrophies, in people with hypertension. If the left ventricle of the heart thickens its walls or the chamber of the left ventricle expands, or if both happen at once, the condition is called left ventricular hypertrophy (LVH) [1]. This condition impacts approximately 15 -20% of the general population and has similar rates in men and women. Serious health complications such as cardiovascular diseases, stroke, congestive heart failure, irregular heart rhythms (ventricular arrhythmias), and sudden cardiac death are linked to it.Rationale of the study: In people with slightly hypertensive conditions, the prevalence of LVH is 20%; in those with severe or complex hypertension, it approaches 100%. LVH is also a result of valve disorders, which cause pressure and/or volume overload. Furthermore, "physiological" LVH—which occurs in well-trained athletes in reaction to job overload—can arise. About 0.2% of the general population has hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, a hereditary condition caused by mutations in the sarcomere protein genes. It is characterized by severe cardiac tissue disarray, fibrotic scarring, and aberrant internal coronary arteries.Background and statement of the problem: Hypertension is a leading cause of many cardiovascular problems and cerebrovascular accidents Aim: Assessment of the Sokolowlyon’s Criteria of Left Ventricular Hypertrophy in comparison with Echocardiography Inhypertensives PatientsObjective: To determine whether the ECHO of left ventricular hypertrophy significantly coincides with the Sokolow Lyon criterion of the ECG.Methodology: This cross-sectional study was carried out at the Shree Balaji Medical College and Hospital's general medicine department in Chromepet, Tamil Nadu, India. The study ran from June 2022 to December 2023, a duration of eighteen months.Results: The study focused on assessing the correlation between Sokolow-Lyon criteria on (ECG) and (LVH) as determined by echocardiography (ECHO). The results revealed that among the 125 participants, 88 cases (70.40%) were identified as having LVH based on Sokolow-Lyon criteria, while 37 cases (29.60%) showed no signs of LVH. These findings provide a quantitative breakdown of the prevalence of LVH according to ECG criteria within the study population.Conclusion: Our investigation's findings showed that the ECG LVH Sokolow Lyon criteria had a satisfactory level of specificity and sensitivity in the diagnosis of left ventricular hypertrophy (LVH). The most sensitive diagnostic criteria turned out to be the ECG LVH Sokolow Lyon criteria, especially when it came to patients with co-morbidities. We found that the Sokolow Lyon criteria had a 36% sensitivity in the current investigation. As such, we suggest applying these criteria to assist in verifying the diagnosis of LVH, particularly in low-complexity healthcare environments without image-based diagnostic techniques like MRI and ECHO.

The Power of Respecting Others: Reconceptualization of Sociocultural Background and Students’ Learning Styles in English Classroom

The students in the class sometimes cannot define the term of cultural background among students, they did not know their learning styles, and method that can lead into effective learning. Through a deep understanding of the concept of multicultural education and a reconceptualization of the classroom as a cultural entity, we can observe how social interactions, identities, and daily life practices within it make valuable contributions to inclusive and meaningful learning. This research tried to focus on the understanding of the learners in their cultural awareness in order to have respect of others who have variety in sociocultural background and their identity. To respect on others, they have to know themselves so that they can appreciate another culture or everyone without considering their races and gender. The subject of the study was 23 students of English department of university of Lampung who come from different background and ethnicity. The method was descriptive qualitative by giving open ended questionnaire in gathering the data. The data analysis uses coding in order to get meaningful and clear description. The result shows that the students who come from different background in terms of gender, ages and ethnicity, also have variety in their learning styles. The students think that differences in sociocultural background are not big problems for them. There are ways to overcome problems that might be happened in sociocultural differences among students; for example, understand and respect each other, do not harm or make fun of others, it is also influenced by the attitude of the members which more tolerance and open minded. Their opinions on the way to achieve gender equality in the classroom is through active student participation, not discriminating, students have the same duties and obligations, increasing awareness, equal treatment and opportunities, having to think openly, having the same rights to learn.

NAKHE Leadership Mentor Program: An Opportunity for Inter-Institutional Exchange in Kinesiology

ABSTRACT College leadership in the 21st century is incredibly difficult, and leadership in Kinesiology can be rather complex in some departments. Mentoring is an important part of success in any leadership role, and individuals who receive mentoring typically outperform those who do not receive it. The National Association of Kinesiology in Higher Education (NAKHE) has an innovative and impactful initiative in place that focuses on mentoring for success in academic leadership: the Leadership Mentor Program. The Leadership Mentor Program is designed to build inter-institutional mentoring and networking between university Kinesiology departments and to increase aspiring administrator’s understanding of the job requirements of a Kinesiology administrator. Given the challenging environment in higher education today and the need to continue to examine exemplary models of leadership mentoring, the purpose of this paper is to: (a) outline contemporary challenges in academic leadership in general and Kinesiology specifically; (b) discuss some of the types and benefits of mentoring, with a focus on inter-institutional mentoring, (c) describe our experiences with the NAKHE Leadership Mentor Program from the perspective of the mentor and mentee; and (d) recommend possible future experiences for this program so as to guide individuals who are interested in pursuing this opportunity.

“IT WAS THE MOST IMPORTANT AND MEMORABLE PART OF MY STUDIES…”: GREEK GRADUATE TEACHERS EVALUATE THEIR PRACTICUM

Teaching practicum is crucial in initial teacher education programs, determining their effectiveness and attracting researchers’ and practicing teachers’ attention. This study explores the experiences of ten graduate teachers (eight women and two men) from a university department in Greece regarding their internship during their undergraduate studies. Unlike similar studies, this study utilized the free text written by the participants as a research tool to highlight the topics that really interest the practicing teachers. The data was analyzed using qualitative content analysis. From the analysis, eight main categories emerged describing trainees’ internship experiences: a) characterizations for the teaching practicum, b) emotions from the practicum, c) benefits and usefulness of the process, d) positive and e) negative aspects of the practicum, f) difficulties encountered, and g) recommendations for improving the practicum. These findings offer valuable feedback for enhancing the internship experience within the participants’ department and stress the need for further research on the multi-factorial process of teaching practicum.<p> </p><p><strong> Article visualizations:</strong></p><p><img src="/-counters-/soc/0796/a.php" alt="Hit counter" /></p>

Fuzzy Centrality Measures in Social Network Analysis: Theory and Application in a University Department Collaboration Network

The motivation behind this research stems from the inherent complexity and vagueness in human social interactions, which traditional social network analysis (SNA) approaches often fail to capture adequately. Conventional SNA methods typically represent relationships as binary or weighted ties, thereby losing the subtle nuances and inherent uncertainty in real-world social connections. The need to preserve the vagueness of social relations and provide a more accurate representation of these relationships motivates the introduction of a fuzzy-based approach to SNA. This paper proposes a novel framework for Fuzzy Social Network Analysis (FSNA), which extends traditional SNA to accommodate the vagueness of relationships. The proposed method redefines the ties between nodes as fuzzy numbers rather than crisp values and introduces a comprehensive set of fuzzy centrality indices, including fuzzy degree centrality, fuzzy betweenness centrality, and fuzzy closeness centrality, among others. These indices are designed to measure the importance and influence of nodes within a network while preserving the uncertainty in the relationships between them. The applicability of the proposed framework is demonstrated through a case study involving a university department's collaboration network, where relationships between faculty members are analyzed using data collected via a fascinating mouse-tracking technique.

Cross-Institutional Collaboration through Audience Research

Abstract: Neighboring institutions with radically different access to resources circulate within segregated and siloed social worlds. Cross-institutional collaboration holds the potential to disrupt these silos, to redirect resources from resource-rich institutions to underfunded neighboring institutions, and to emphasize the value of lived experiences in the production of knowledge. The theatre can be a site for cross-institutional collaboration, but such projects are far from straightforward and require flexibility. This essay describes a collaboration between the theatre department of a resource-rich private university and an honors seminar at a neighboring community college, utilizing audience research as a site of cross-disciplinary and cross-institutional collaboration.

Influences on improved confidence among allied health students in working with Australian Indigenous people during a rural placement: a pre-post survey study

BackgroundTogether with addressing social determinants of health, culturally safe healthcare provision is essential for closing the health outcomes gap experienced by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander (Indigenous) Australians. Rural placements potentially provide students of the health professions with opportunities to enhance their knowledge and skills regarding cultural safety. We used rural placements data systematically collected from allied health students, including commencement- and end-of-placement questionnaire responses, to investigate the determinants of confidence in working with Indigenous people.MethodsThe study comprised data from all students who provided survey data at both commencement and end of their first placement directly supervised by the administering University Department of Rural Health during the period 2019–2022. Five-point ordered responses to the question ‘How confident do you feel about working with Aboriginal people?’ were used to assess student and placement-related determinants of confidence (Confident/Very confident versus other) at baseline and increased confidence (≥ 1 point) during the placement using crude and adjusted multivariable robust Poisson regression.ResultsParticipating students (N = 489) were from diverse allied health disciplines (including pharmacy n = 94, 19.2%; chiropractic n= 66, 13.5%; physiotherapy n= 65, 13.3%; social work n = 59, 12.1%; and occupational therapy 58, 11.9%). Confidence in dealing with Aboriginal people was lower at commencement among females compared with males (adjusted relative risk [aRR] 0.65; 95% confidence interval [CI] 0.53–0.80), and higher among students of Australian rural origin compared with others (aRR 1.49; CI 1.22–1.83) and those who reported previous experience working with Indigenous people compared with those reporting none (aRR 1.40; CI 1.14–1.72). Placement attributes associated with increased confidence working with Indigenous people between placement commencement and end were interaction with Indigenous people within the placement (aRR 2.32; CI 1.24–4.34), placement model reflecting more structured academic supervision (aRR 1.18; CI 1.02–1.37), and placement length (aRR per additional day 1.002; CI 1.001–1.004). These associations were robust to modelling that accounted for a ceiling effect on increased confidence.ConclusionsWhile influenced by students’ demographic attributes and prior experiences, confidence of allied health students in working with Indigenous people is enhanced during rural placements, particularly through direct contact with Indigenous people.

Functional Outcome Of Delayed Anterolateral Plating For Tibial Pilon Fractures

BACKGROUND & OBJECTIVES: The Management of Tibial pilon fractures have always been perplexing. Our study was planned to evaluate functional outcome of delayed anterolateral plating for tibial pilon fractures by assessing the range of motion of ankle along with pain and affection in the activities of daily living. MATERIALS AND METHODS: A prospective observational study was done for 45 patients with tibial pilon fracture, for whom delayed anterolateral plating was done in Orthopaedics department of Government medical college, Thiruvananthapuram. The study was conducted at 6 months of follow up after surgery is done. Data collected using a structured proforma. The evaluation of results is based on scoring system given by kaikkonen ankle score RESULTS: Functional outcome was assessed at 6th month follow up using kaikkonen ankle score. The mean age of the patients was 38.53(19-72) and among them 52.78% had right side affected. 37.78% had excellent functional outcome and 51.11% had good functional outcome at the end of 6 months. Best functional outcome was obtained in Ruedi Allgower type 1 fractures. Wound related infections were noted in 6.7% cases who had significantly poor functional outcome CONCLUSION: Hence delayed anterolateral plating greatly improves the functional outcome in patients with tibial pilon fractures and allows for earlier mobilization and prevents complications like malunion.