bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Building Business Performance on Green Business Strategy in South-South Nigeria
Authors: Anthony Odita O. , Anthony Kifordu A. , Faith Eromafuru , Mary Nweike-Ikeji U. , Edward Eromafuru G. , Sunday Eneh I. , Lucky Erijiromah E.
Published: October 2023

The study examined the effect of the Green Business strategy on the Business performance of SMEs in South-South Nigeria. The general objective of this study was to investigate the effect of human resource planning on the organizational performance of Federal Medical Center Asaba. The specific objectives of the study were to (i) Ascertain the effect of the Green Innovation Strategy on Business performance among SMEs in Delta State, (ii) Determine the influence of the Environmental Orientation Strategy on Business performance among SMEs in Delta State and (iii) Evaluate the impact of Green Product Differentiation on Business performance among SMEs in Delta State. The target population of the study was 202 employees of selected SMEs in South-South Nigeria. The study adopted a descriptive research design method, and a simple random sampling procedure was used to select the sample size of 202 employees which was 100% of the target population. The questionnaire was used as a tool for collecting primary data. The reliability of the instrument was censured by the test-retest method, while the validity of the instrument was censured by seeking the opinion of research professionals in the field of management sciences. Collected data was analyzed by use of weighted averages and percentages then presented information of frequency tables and charts and hypotheses were tested by adopting multiple regression analysis to determine the effect between the dependent and independent variable. Findings from the study revealed that the dimensions of Green Business Strategy (Green Innovation Strategy, Environmental Orientation Strategy, and Green Product Differentiation) identified in this study is majorly determinant of business performance. The study concluded Green innovation is the integration of the internal intellectual capital of a business with the concept of sustainability. Green innovation is a solution to answer public concerns over global environmental issues. Therefore, for organizations to become more productive and remain in business, especially in this era of increased global competitiveness and growing complexity of the work environment, when they tend to imbibe the proactiveness of green business strategy.
Compassionate interprofessional and interagency community: palliative care
Authors: Calderon Susana , Cristina Silva Renata , Antoneli Fonseca Marileise Roberta , Vilas-Boas Vanessa Aparecida , Misko Maira , Mansano-Schlosser Thalyta Cristina
Published: October 2023

The year 2023 marks palliative care with a global theme of compassionate communities. This short communication concerns an extension project developed by students, professors, and palliative care and social service staff at a Brazilian public hospital.
Proton and Neutron Pairing Properties within a Mixed Volume-Surface Pairing Type Using the Hartree–Fock–Bogolyubov Theory
Authors: Hasan M.A. , Taqi A.H.
Published: October 2023

This work aims at systematic investigations of the proton and neutron pairing properties and Fermi energies in the region from the proton drip-line to the neutron drip-line. In order to obtain a more accurate mass formula with the Skyrme (SKI3) force, the global descriptive power of the Skyrme–Hartree–Fock–Bogoliubov model for pairing properties is applied. Systematic Skyrme–HFB calculations with a mixed volume-surface pairing are carried out to study the ground-state proton pairing gap, neutron and proton pairing energies, and the neutron and proton Fermi energies for about 2095 even-even nuclei ranging from 2 ≤ Z ≤ 110 to 2 ≤ N ≤ 236 . The calculated values of proton pairing gaps are compared with experimental data, by using the difference-point formulas Δ(3), Δ(4), and Δ(5), and compared with the proton pairing gap in the Lipkin–Nogami model. It is shown that the Skyrme (SKI3) force with the mixed volume-surface pairing can be successfully used for describing the ground-state proton pairing gap, proton and neutron pairing energies, and proton and neutron Fermi properties of the investigated nuclei, in particular, the neutron-rich nuclei and the exotic nuclei near the neutron drip-line. On the other hand, the calculated proton pairing gap shows the acceptable agreement with the available experimental values of the proton pairing gap with the use of the difference-point formulas Δ(3), Δ(4), and Δ(5) and with the data of the Lipkin–Nogami model over the whole nuclear chart.
Universal Coordinate Gaussian Basis for Calculations of the Bound States of a Few-Particle System
Authors: Gryniuk O.B. , Grinyuk B.E.
Published: October 2023

A new simple basis is proposed for variational calculations of the bound states of a few-particle system. For an N-particle system with pairwise interactions, the matrix elements of the Hamiltonian are found in an explicit form. A modified version of the basis invariant with respect to spatial translations is considered as well. As an example, the 12C nucleus is considered as a system consisting of three α-particles, and the convergence of the method is briefly discussed.
Plasmon Resonance Properties of Au, Cu and Ag Multi-layered Structures with P(VDF-TrFE)
Authors: Yampolskyi A.L. , Makarenko O.V. , Zaporoshchenko D.V.
Published: October 2023

The theoretical modeling of the optical response of layered metal-polymer structures, which can be employed as plasmonic sensors, is carried out. The calculation of their linearly polarized light reflection is performed with the use of the well-known matrix method, which describes the electromagnetic radiation propagation through a sequence of homogeneous flat-parallel media layers. In this way, the attenuated total reflection curves of the structures containing metal films (Au, Cu, or Ag) and a polymer dielectric are obtained and analyzed. A new sensor is proposed, which will utilize the ferroelectric P(VDF-TrFE) copolymer separating metal films. This might be a perspective idea for the creation of tunable plasmonic sensors. The dependencies of the angular position of a surface plasmon resonance versus the thicknesses of structure’s layers, as well as versus the refractive index of the medium contacting to the free surface of a sensor, are considered. This makes it possible to carry out the approximate search for optimal constructive parameters of a sensor, namely, the thicknesses of metal and polymer layers, and to make conclusion about its resulting sensitivity and working range. It is found that the sensors based on a single metal film and a couple of such films separated by a polymer differ 1 ... 1.3 times in the sensitivity (single metal film demonstrates a more rapid resonant angle shift with analyte refractive index variation). It is established that the employment of Au, Cu, or Ag gives no significant changes in the sensitivity of a two-metal-layer sensor with a polymer, but the widest refractive index registration range may be expected for a Cu-based sensor.
Monitoring of the Enzymatic Reactions Course by Differential Microwave Dielectrometry Method in Real Time
Authors: Kuznetsova K.S. , Pashynska V.A. , Eremenko Z.E. , Shubnyi O.I. , Martynov A.V. , Prokopenko A.A.
Published: October 2023

Enzymatic reactions are the basis of many biotechnological manufacturing and biomedical diagnostic procedures that require effective methods of monitoring over the reaction course. In the current paper, we present the results of the development of a new approach within the differential microwave dielectrometry method for the non-invasive monitoring of the course of enzymatic reactions based on the complex permittivity changes of these reactive mixture solutions in real time at a fixed frequency of 31.82 GHz. The dynamic studies of the dielectric parameters of selected enzymatic systems containing a protein substrate (immunoglobulin G, human serum albumin) and enzyme trypsin. The developed differential microwave dielectrometry setup has been performed to verify the proposed approach effectiveness for the enzymatic reaction monitoring in biomedical practice and the food industry. Our microwave dielectrometry results have been validated by the results of the UV-Vis spectrophotometry method for selected enzymatic systems. We propose a new approach to use the differential microwave dielectrometry method with high sensitivity (in average 0.5% and 3÷5% for the real and imaginary parts of the complex permittivity, respectively) to estimate the course of enzymatic reactions in real time.
Drone Larvae Homogenate (Apilarnil) as Natural Remedy: Scientific Review
Authors: SİLİCİ Sibel
Published: October 2023

For centuries, honey bee products such as honey, bee pollen, royal jelly, bee bread (perga), and bee venom have been utilized in natural medicine due to their beneficial properties. A great deal of scientific research has been dedicated to exploring their physico-chemical properties and therapeutic effects. Despite this, drone larvae have not received as much attention from the scientific community. Within a honey bee colony, drones are responsible solely for fertilizing queen bee eggs and consuming food reserves collected by worker honey bees. As a result, beekeepers commonly remove excess drone brood from the hive, which is crucial for preventing and treating varroasis. Lyophilization is the most effective method for preserving drone larvae, and the physicochemical properties of fresh and lyophilized drone larvae were compared. The therapeutic effects of drone larvae, such as androgenic, hepatoprotective, immunostimulatory, and hypolipidemic effects in humans and experimental animals, were summarized. This study aims to summarize current scientific knowledge on drone larvae (apilarnil). The author utilized well-known publication databases like SCOPUS, Google Scholar, and Pub Med to gather research on drone larvae. Furthermore, this review collected information on the chemical composition preservation and bioactive action of drone larvae. Thanks to their high levels of amino acids, fatty acids, vitamins, minerals, and hormones, drone larvae can be considered a potential potency-raising agent.
Efficient measurement of writing knowledge with forced-choice tasks: Preliminary data using the student knowledge of writing tests
Authors: Troia Gary , Lawrence Frank , Brehmer Julie , Glause Kaitlin , Reichmuth Heather
Published: October 2023

Much of the research that has examined the writing knowledge of school-age students has relied on interviews to ascertain this information, which is problematic because interviews may underestimate breadth and depth of writing knowledge, require lengthy interactions with participants, and do not permit a direct evaluation of a prescribed array of constituent knowledge elements. For these reasons, our goal in this study is to report the development, piloting, and field testing, using a sample of 335 students from grades 4 and 5, of four alternate versions of a writing knowledge assessment—the Student Knowledge of Writing Test (SKOWT)—that uses forced-choice responses to evaluate students’ knowledge of writing processes, genre elements, and linguistic features of written language. All versions of the SKOWT demonstrated adequate internal consistency reliability and construct validity based on exploratory factor analyses following deletion of some items. In addition, there was acceptable predictive criterion validity based on associations of SKOWT scores with subtests from the Test of Written Language-4 and measures of narrative, opinion, and informative essay quality. We discuss how the SKOWT might be used in future research and educational practice.
Proteomic Analysis of Human Whole Lung Tissue UsingLiquid Chromatography-Tandem Mass Spectrometry (LC-MS/MS) Acquisition by Data-Independent Acquisition (DIA) on an Orbitrap Eclipse Tribrid Mass Spectrometer v1
Authors: Bons J , P Rose J , A Watson M , Schilling B
Published: October 2023

Frozen human whole lung tissues were homogenized using a urea-based buffer and bead mill homogenizer to isolate protein. The protein lysate was subjected to tryptic digestion using S-trap Spin columns. The reconstituted peptide elution was desalted with C18 hydrophilic-lipophilic balance (HLB) cartridges. The final reconstituted peptides were diluted with 2% ACN and 0.1% FA. Proteolytic peptide measurement was completed using liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry (LC-MS/MS) acquisition by Data-Independent Acquisition (DIA) on an Orbitrap Eclipse Tribrid mass spectrometer for peptide/protein identification and quantification.
DETERMINING OIL AND FATTY ACID PROFILES OF SELECTED SOYBEAN (Glycine max L.) CULTIVARS UNDER SECOND CROP CONDITION IN EAST MEDITERRANEAN AGROECOLOGY
Authors: CUBUKCU Pınar
Published: October 2023

The objective of this study was to analyse the oil contents and composition of fatty acids (linolenic, stearic, oleic,

palmitic and linoleic acids) of 20 distinct soybean (Glycine max L. Merrill) cultivars cultivated as the second crop

in Cukurova Delta in the Mediterranean region of Turkey. Soybean cultivars Ilksoy, Traksoy maturity group

II (MG: II), Atakisi, Arisoy, Cinsoy, Atem-7, Sa 88, Altinay, Asya, Bravo, Gapsoy, Kocaturk, Mitchell, Samsoy,

Kristal, Umut-2002 (MG: III), Adasoy, ANP 2018, Nazlican, Lider (MG:3.8) were used. Field tests of this study

were carried out in a randomized complete block design with three replications at the Eastern Mediterranean

Agricultural Research Institute's Dogankent-Adana location in 2020-2021. Years, genotypes, and year x

genotype interactions were all determined as significant in the variance analysis of the experiment's data. The

fatty acid content of soybean cultivars varied between 10.00 and 12.64% for palmitic acid, 4.15 and 5.17% for

stearic acid, 25.75 and 33.90% for oleic acid, 43.22 and 51.59% for linoleic acid, and 4.85 and 5.98% for linolenic

acid, according to a 2-years average. Soybean cultivars' oil content ranged from 23.12 to 24.78 percent.
The Effect of Flavonoid from Extract of Phaleria Macrocarpa on Levels Il-2, Il-17a and Il-33 in Endometriosis Mice
Authors: Salsabila Gema Alya , Prastiwi Ana Paramita , Ariana Leni Ria , Sutrisno Sutrisno , Nurdiana  , Setijowati Nanik , Indrawan I Wayan Agung , Wardani Diadjeng Setya , Maharani
Published: October 2023

Endometriosis is a inflamatory disease especially in the state of reproductive age. Phaleria macrocarpa is a plant that has a population in Papua, Irian Jaya. Endometriosis therapies available have still many weakness, including being expensive, only relieving pain, and continuous treatment to prevent endometriosis from recurring. The fruit and seeds of the Phaleria macrocarpa have a wide range of important biological activities in the form of extracts such as antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, and antioxidant activities. This aim of this was to analyze the effect of flavonoid from extract of phaleria macrocarpa on IL-2, IL-17A, and IL-33 levels in endometriosis mice. This research is using total of 40 female mice (Mus musculus) model endometriosis were grouped into 8 groups, including of healthy mice (without any treatment), the endometriosis group, and the endometriosis group treated flavonoids of Phaleria macrocarpa with dose of 3.75 mg/day; 7.5 mg/day; 11.2 mg/day; 15 mg/day. The level of IL-2, IL-17A, IL-33 were measured using the ELISA method. There was an increase in IL-2, IL-33, and IL17A levels in mice model of endometriosis. Flavonoid of Phaleria macrocarpa can reduce levels of proinflammatory cytokines such as IL-2, IL-33, and IL17A.
Evaluation of Subacute Toxicity of Flavonoid from Phaleria Macrocarpa Fruit Extract in Mice
Authors: Fitriana Siskanita Nur , Mali Maria Antonia Barbara Batu , Andarini Sri , Sutrisno  , Indrawan I Wayan Agung , Tantrini Gita Nawang , Wardani Diadjeng Setya
Published: October 2023

Background: Traditional medicine and supplements including Phaleria macrocarpa or Mahkota Dewa are extensively utilised. Rape fruit of phaleria macrocarpa contains flavonoid as a secondary metabolite that has a beneficial effect on endometriosis treatment and other illnesses. The purpose of this study was to look into the subacute toxicity of flavonoid from phaleria macrocarpa fruit extract on the brain and heart of BALB/c female mice. Method: The BALB/c female mice aged 6-8 weeks with a body weight of 20-30gr were divided into four groups and treated for 28 days. The control group received simply water, whereas the treatment group received flavonoid at doses of 500mg/kg/day, 1000mg/kg/day, and 2000mg/kg/day. At the end of the experiment, the mice were sacrificed and important organs were extracted and assessed. The organ weight was assessed using macroscopy, and the brain and heart were assessed using microscopy (histopathological abnormalities). Result: The BALB/c female mice treated with oral administration flavonoid from phaleria macrocarpa fruit extract showed no clinical abnormalities and no change in organ weight compared to the control groups (p>0,5) in subacute toxicity experiments. There were no abnormalities in the organs of the treated mice at a dose of 500mg/kg/day, according to histopatological testing. Conclusion: As a result, flavonoid had no harmful impact in brain and heart mice after subacute therapy up to a level of 500 mg/kg/ body weight. High doses of 1000 and 2000 mg/kg/day are not recommended for long-term use.
Epiretinal Membrane Surgery on Youtube
Authors: Murat Serkan Songur  , Mehmet Çıtırık
Published: October 2023

Objective: This study aimed to evaluate the usefulness of YouTube videos on epiretinal membrane surgery in the retina. Methods: When ‘epiretinal membrane surgery’ was searched on the YouTube search engine, the first 100 videos on this topic were evaluated. These videos were then analyzed and scored using DISCERN, Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA), and Global Quality (GQ) scoring systems. Results: The evaluated videos had a DISCERN score of 30.0 ± 7.8, a JAMA score of 1.5 ± 0.6, and a GQ score of 1.8 ± 0.6. When the results of epiretinal membrane surgery were evaluated according to the quality scoring of these three scoring systems, the DISCERN score was evaluated as poor, the JAMA score as low quality, and the GQ scored as poor quality. Conclusion: Although there are many videos about epiretinal membrane surgery on Youtube, the usefulness of these videos as a resource is low and the quality is poor.
A Case of a Home Hemodialysis Patient With Infective Endocarditis Complicated by Cerebral Infarction and Septic Pulmonary Embolism, Most Likely Caused by Frequent Shunt Punctures
Authors: Tomohiro Ikezawa  , Sho Obara  , Yumi Yokoyama  , Hisashi Furukawa  , Junna Yokota  , Satoru Kaneko  , Ryu  Hagihara  , Daiki Kawasaki  , Daichi Fukaya  , Tatuo Kondou  , Kei Sugiyama  , Yuto Itou  , Hiroaki Amano  , Kouji  Tomori  , Yusuke Watanabe  , Tutomu Inoue  , Hirokazu Okada
Published: October 2023

We report a case of home hemodialysis with infectious endocarditis complicated by cerebral infarction and septic pulmonary embolism, most likely due to frequent shunt punctures. The patient, a 52-year-old man, was introduced to hemodialysis at our hospital 11 years ago due to reduced renal function caused by polycystic kidney disease and was transferred to home hemodialysis in the same year. Fever and general weakness appeared four days before he was urgently admitted to our department. Two blood culture sets revealed methicillin-susceptible Staphylococcus aureus (MSSA), brain MRI revealed multiple cerebral infarctions, and transesophageal echocardiography revealed infective endocarditis. The patient was transferred to the cardiology department of an affiliated hospital, treated with antimicrobials (for a total of 58 days), and discharged home on the 63rd day after admission. Frequent shunt punctures were considered to be the cause of the bloodstream infection leading to multiple complications.
Diagnostic Role of Bronchoscopic Brush Biopsy Guided by Thin-Section Computed Tomography in Peripheral Pulmonary Lesions
Authors: Esma Gezer Pekyen  , Bünyamin Sertoğullarından
Published: October 2023

Objective: The diagnosis of peripheral pulmonary lesions (PPLs) is important as they may be malignant. It is difficult to diagnose PPLs in the absence of a diagnostic guiding tool. Computed tomography (CT) thin-section multiplanar reconstruction (MPR) images have been used as an alternative guide for bronchoscopic diagnosis of PPL. In this study, we aimed to investigate the diagnostic efficacy of MPR image guidance for PPL. Methods: Patients with PPL who underwent bronchoscopic brush biopsy guided by thoracic CT thin-section MPR images at our center were retrospectively reviewed. The distance of the lesion to the distal bronchus, the presence of the CT-Bronchus sign, the location of the PPL, and the size of the PPL were recorded from the hospital image record archive. The diagnosis rate was obtained from the procedure records. Results: The study included 92 cases. The mean PPL size was 40 ± 21 mm and the mean distal bronchial lesion distance was 27 ± 19 mm. A total of 49 (53.3%) patients had a positive CT-Bronchus sign. The diagnostic yield of the method was 48.9%. The diagnosis rate was significantly higher in patients with positive CT-Bronchus sign (67.3%) compared to those without (26.7%) (P = 0.001). Factors affecting the diagnosis in the logistic regression analysis were distal bronchial lesion distance, presence of CT-Bronchus sign,and localization of the lesion. Conclusion: CT thin-section MPR images can be used for bronchoscopy guidance in cases with PPL larger than 20 mm and positive CT-Bronchus sign in centers where an interventional radiology unit and other guidance tools are not available.
Baroreceptor Reflex Sensitivity in Patients with Atrial Fibrillation
Authors: Miho Miyoshi  , Hidekazu Kondo  , Naohiko Takahashi
Published: October 2023

Purpose: Persistent atrial fibrillation decreases baroreflex sensitivity (BRS), which is considered an indicator of cardiac autonomy. Furthermore, atrial fibrillation ablation has also been found to reduce the BRS. The baseline BRS of patients with paroxysmal atrial fibrillation (PAF) and persistent atrial fibrillation (PeAF) was compared and the BRS-modifying effect of ablation was investigated. Methods: The BRS was measured before and after the procedure and the presence or absence of atrial fibrillation recurrence was assessed. Results: Pre-operative BRS was significantly lower in patients with PeAF compared with those with PAF. The BRS was significantly reduced postoperatively in all patients, with a particularly large reduction in PAF patients. The BRS decreased to a lesser extent with ablation in patients with recurrent PAF. Conclusions: Baseline BRS was lower in patients with PeAF. Atrial fibrillation ablation reduced BRS in both PAF and PeAF patients but had a stronger reduction effect in PAF patients.
Naringin Attenuates CCl4-Induced Hepatocyte Damage by Inhibiting Endoplasmic Reticulum Stress
Authors: Umut Kerem Kolaç
Published: October 2023

Objective: Exposure of the liver to diverse chemicals induce hepatic damage. Carbon tetrachloride (CCl4) is widely used toxin to investigate hepatic injury. In our study, the effects of naringin (NRG), a flavanone abundant in citrus fruits, on endoplasmic reticulum (ER) stress and stress-mediated apoptosis in CCl4-induced liver injury were investigated. Materials and methods: THLE-3 cells were exposed to varying concentrations of CCl4 for 24 hours and then treated with different doses of NRG for 4 hours. The effects of varying concentrations on cell viability were determined. Then, protein expressions of ER stress markers were detected in hepatocytes. Finally, Bcl2 active / inactive cell ratios were determined by flow cytometry. Results: NRG treatment (5 and 10 μM) significantly increased cell viability, which decreased with CCl4 administration. Similarly, the increased levels of ER stress markers as a result of CCl4 application were significantly reduced with NRG treatment. Finally, NRG prevented apoptosis by significantly reducing ratio of Bcl2 inactive cells. Conclusion: NRG treatment is effective in suppressing ER stress in CCl4-induced hepatocyte damage and preventing ER stress-induced apoptosis.
Infantile tremor syndrome: a case report
Authors: Nazish  , Arif M. , Zubair M. Yasir
Published: October 2023

Infantile tremor syndrome (ITS) is a rare but significant clinical condition characterized by a tetrad of pallor, developmental delay or regression, skin pigmentation abnormalities, and sparse brown scalp hair, often accompanied by involuntary tremors. ITS primarily affects children aged 5 months to 3 years, with a higher prevalence in males, especially in regions like the Indian subcontinent, Southeast Asia, and Africa. The exact cause of ITS remains uncertain, but a strong association with vitamin B12 deficiency has been observed in numerous studies. Malnutrition, including deficiencies of zinc, magnesium, iron, calcium, and hypoalbuminemia, is common among affected infants, who often come from lower socioeconomic backgrounds with vegetarian mothers lacking animal food in their diets. In this case report, an 8-month-old female child presented with progressive tremors, poor feeding, and developmental delay. The child had been exclusively breastfed by a vegetarian mother and lacked proper complementary feeding. Clinical examination revealed pallor, hypopigmented hair, hyperpigmented knuckles, and generalized hypotonia. Laboratory tests confirmed vitamin B12 deficiency, anemia and other nutritional deficiencies. Neuroimaging showed cerebral atrophy. Treatment involved addressing the nutritional deficiencies, primarily through vitamin B12 supplementation, iron, magnesium, calcium, and a protein-rich diet. Tremors were managed with propranolol and phenobarbitone. Within a month of treatment, the child exhibited significant improvement in tremors, developmental milestones, and overall well-being. This case emphasizes the importance of considering ITS in infants with specific clinical features and highlights the role of healthcare providers in educating parents about proper nutrition during pregnancy and infancy. Early diagnosis and management, including nutritional interventions and symptom control, can lead to substantial improvements in affected children's health and development. Further research is necessary to better understand the etiology and optimal management strategies for ITS.
Wall motion score index and left ventricular ejection fraction as predictors of cardiovascular events after acute myocardial infarction
Authors: Venkateshwaran R. , Arumugam M. A.
Published: October 2023

Background: Left ventricular ejection fraction serves as a vital gauge of left ventricular overall function and plays a crucial role in assessing the severity and prognosis of ischemic heart disease. Another approach for evaluating left ventricular function is through the assessment of regional function using the wall motion score index. In this study, our objective was to assess and compare the predictive value of both WMSI and LVEF in patients with Acute Myocardial Infarction for their ability to predict all-cause mortality and readmission due to heart failure.
Methods: This prospective study was conducted on admitted patients in Government Kilpauk Medical College on 70 patients with Acute myocardial infarction between the first 48 hours of symptoms and before hospital discharge. Follow-up with clinic visits was conducted 3, 6 and 12 months after discharge. The primary endpoint was the composite of all-cause mortality and readmission for heart failure.
Results: 63% of patients had LVEF of less than 40%, and 55% had WMSI>1.5. After a follow-up of 1 year, 3.7% mortality and 11% readmission for heart failure were observed. WMSI>1.5 and LVEF<40% were associated with poor survival, while the WMSI proved to be a better predictor for rehospitalisation. 81% of STEMI group patients had EF<40%, but only 18% of the NSTEMI group had EF < 40%, which is statistically significant. There is no superiority between WMSI and LVEF in the STEMI and NSTEMI groups. Killip classification proved to be an independent predictor of mortality, but no statistical significance was observed in readmission.
Conclusions: Both LVEF and WMSI were predictors of all-cause mortality, while the WMSI was a predictor for readmission for heart failure.
A study on the morphology and morphometry of foramen ovale in dry human skulls
Authors: Kumar J Prathap , Shivamurthy K  , Padmalatha K  , Prakash B S Prakash B S , N Shamanewadi Amrita
Published: October 2023

An oval shape foramen is present in the greater wing of sphenoid through which passes the many vital structures. It is located at the transitional area between intracranial and extracranial structures. It is important for diagnostic and surgical procedures.

A total 100 skulls were used for the study. 82 skulls were studied and 18 skulls were excluded from the study. The skulls were collected from Phase I MBBS students from different medical colleges in south India. Skulls in poor conditions or skulls with partly damaged surroundings of the foramen ovale were not considered. Maximum length and width of foramen ovale was measured using digital Vernier calliper. Also, the distance from the anterior root of zygoma and the distance from the articular tubercle on zygomatic arch to foramen ovale were measured. Variation in right and left side were calculated, the variations in shape also recorded.

The mean length of foramen ovale was 6.8 ±1 and the mean breath of foramen ovale was 3.65±1. Two-sample independent t test showed significant difference between the right and left breadths of foramen ovale (p 0.0126), while the right and left lengths of foramen ovale were not significant (p 0.245). The mean distance of foramen ovale from articular tubercle on Zygomatic arch was 33±2 mm. The mean distance from anterior root of Zygomatic arch was 21.5 ± 2.1 mm.

The present study concludes that there is significant difference between sizes of right and left side foramen ovale. Foramen ovale has practical significance to both neurosurgical and functional cranial neuroanatomy as it provides transcutaneous approaches to the skull base especially in cases of trigeminal neuralgia, as the Gasserion ganglion can be approached through it.
Accessory mental foramen: A peerless anatomical entity
Authors: Mitra Priyam , Radder Kiran , Ghanti Poorvi , Kurian Denis Jacob , Desai Anil Kumar
Published: October 2023

The accessory mental foramen is an uncommon phenomenon with anatomical significance. Additional foramina pattern is a rare occurrence in which only one of the foramen is regarded as the mental foramen and the others as accessory mental foramen (AMF). The emerging patterns of the mental nerve have previously been observed. This case report describes an auxiliary mental foramen that was discovered in a face trauma patient with a mandibular right parasymphysis fracture.
Demystifying anatomical variations- Education and clinical perspectives
Authors: Mishra Vivek , Barua Mrinal , Sharma Shelja , Chandra Prerna
Published: October 2023

The plethora of anatomical variations in scientific literature has made it very difficult for health care professionals like surgeons and interventionists to remember anatomical variations during the procedure and there are high chances that the variations they are going to find during a procedure will always be different from the one that is already reported in some or the other way. Finding similarities and dissimilarities with previously reported versions of variations entirely depends on experience and education of interventionists. The continuous addition of variations on one side adding to our existing scientific knowledge but on other side It is almost impractical and herculean task to remember all variations and continuous addition making it more difficult to distinguish the significant from not so significant facts and apply these facts in clinical practice. Evidence based Anatomy can do justice to this situation but robust studies related to anatomical variations are still lacking as we have plenty of case reports related to anatomical variations having many scientific flaws. As an academic exercise reporting anatomical variations may be fine but in the real world such things cause confusion and affect decision-making. We must try and learn to draw a line and avoid adding gibberish to scientific literature as an extension of our professed moral duty towards science.
Trailblazing exploration: Unraveling phlebitis and its enigmas in children
Authors: Sharma Ramgopal , Cecilia M.S. , Venkatesan Latha , Jat Kanaram
Published: October 2023

The present study was aimed to assess the incidence of phlebitis and identify the factors that cause phlebitis in children with a peripheral intravenous cannula.

A prospective observational study was conducted between 15 July 2022 to 30 November 2022 in pediatrics wards of a tertiary care hospital. 225 children with PIVC were included in the study. PIVC was observed till phlebitis developed or maximum for seven consecutive days after enrollment. Phlebitis was defined by using the Jackson VIP scale.

The incidence of phlebitis was 54.22% at 95% confidence interval. There was a significant association between phlebitis and the use of crystalloids, frequency of PIVC handling per day, use of cancer drugs, and use of a three-way, method of drug administration. The mean life span of PIVC was 69.86 ±32.88 hours, and the range was 19-180 hours.

The incidence of phlebitis is much higher than the acceptable limit as per Infusion Therapy Standards of Practice which should be reduced. Crystalloids, the Method of drug administration, and cancer drugs are the risk factor for phlebitis. The study suggests that most likely phlebitis occurs after three days.
The Complexities of Using Digital Social Networks in Teaching and Learning
Authors: Romero-Hall Enilda , Gomez-Vasquez Lina , Forstmane Laila , Ripine Caldeira , Dias da Silva Carolina
Published: October 2023

The aim of this investigation was to gain a broad sense of the implementation of digital social networks for teaching and learning by instructors in higher education. We were particularly interested in examples of instructors' use of digital social networks in their courses, the benefits and challenges of specific platforms for teaching and learning purposes, and the perceived role of digital social networks in teaching and learning during the first years of the COVID-19 pandemic. The participants in this investigation (n=336) were faculty and graduate students. Data was collected via an electronic questionnaire with closed and open-ended questions using Qualtrics. The quantitative analysis included descriptive statistics. The data analysis also included qualitative data analysis of textual responses provided to various questionnaire items. The results illustrate the ways in which instructors successfully apply or integrate digital social networks into teaching and learning, broadly and with specific digital social networks. Yet, the findings also highlight several complexities that instructors have experienced when considering digital social networks in their teaching practices such as data privacy issues, misinformation, user interface issues, and the willingness of students to use less trendy digital networks, among other challenges.
Factors Associated with Road Traffic Accidents in Kathmandu, Nepal: A Cross-Sectional Study
Authors: Karki Rajesh , Pudasaini Bhawana , Kumar Shah Sanjaya
Published: October 2023

Background: Road traffic accidents (RTAs) are a leading and disproportionately prevalent cause of mortality and disability, particularly burdening Nepal, primarily within the Kathmandu Valley.
Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted between March 22nd and April 24th, 2021, involving 185 victims admitted to the emergency department of a private hospital. Respondents were selected using purposive sampling, and data were collected through face-to-face interviews. Socio-demographic characteristics, human factors, and environmental factors data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, and all statistical tests were conducted using SPSS version 20.
Results: Among the 185 RTA victims, the majority (36.8%) fell within the 21-30 age groups. Male victims (55.7%) outnumbered females (44.3%). Students (36.8%) experienced the highest accident rates, with most incidents (21.1%) occurring on Saturdays and 38.4% taking place between 12:00pm and 6:00pm.
Human Factors and RTA: Of the total victims, 80 (43.2%) were drivers, with 43.75% of them reporting the use of emergency brakes. Furthermore, 77.61% indicated that accidents were caused by pedestrians not using zebra crossings when crossing the road.
Environmental Factors and RTA: Rainy weather was associated with the highest number of accidents, accounting for 36.2% of cases. Additionally, narrow routes (28.6%) and slippery roads (25.9%) contributed to a significant number of accidents.
Conclusion: Nepal faces a high rate of road traffic accidents, with critical factors including victim age, vehicle types, speed, road and weather conditions, and traffic rule violations. Authorities must consider these factors to effectively control and prevent RTAs.
PEREMPUAN DAN KONSTRUKSI SOSIALNYA SEBAGAI PENYELENGGARA PEMILU 2024
Authors: Putri Suci ramadhani , Nizamudin  , Mulhimmah Baiq Ratna
Published: October 2023

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Artikel ini berusaha untuk memaparkan keterlibatan perempuan sebagai penyelenggara Pemilu di Indonesia, mengidentifikasi penyebab rendahnya keterlibatan perempuan, kemudian berusaha untuk menghadirkan gagasan yang diharapkan mampu untuk mendorong keterlibatan perempuan sebagai penyelenggara Pemilu. Artikel ini merupakan penelitian kualitatif yang menggunakan pendekatan kepustakaan. Sumber data primer penelitian ini adalah data penyelenggara Pemilu di Indonesia yang terbagi berdasarkan jenis kelamin. Adapun data sekunder penelitian ini adalah berbagai literatur relevan. Selanjutnya penelitian dianalisis menggunakan teori Mubadalah oleh Faqihuddin Abdul Kodir. Perempuan berhak, dan harus terlibat menjadi bagian dari penyelenggara Pemilu 2024 di Indonesia. Artikel ini berargumen bahwa penyebab rendahnya representasi keterlibatan perempuan sebagai penyelenggara Pemilu dapat diidentifikasi menjadi faktor eksternal dan faktor internal. Faktor eksternalnya adalah karena konstruksi sosial masyarakat Indonesia yang masih menempatkan perempuan secara tidak adil dan setara. Adapun faktor internalnya adalah tidak adanya keinginan dari perempuan untuk  keluar dari konstruksi sosial yang sesungguhnya merugikan dirinya. Menggunakan pembaacaan mubadalah oleh Faqihuddin Abdul Kodir, maka ketika laki-laki bisa menjadi Penyelenggara Pemilu, perempuan juga bisa menjadi Penyelenggara Pemilu. Kehadiran perempuan dan laki-laki sebagai penyelenggara Pemilu adalah untuk saling melengkapi, dengan begitu maka Pemilu 2024 yang demokratis juga akan dapat terwujud.
Current concepts in the management of the duplicated thumb
Authors: Moreno Tanir , Gimenez Alejandro , Pederson William C.
Published: October 2023

Preaxial polydactyly is a common congenital anomaly of the hand presenting at birth. Surgical treatment is aimed at creating a functional thumb capable of normal grip and pinch strength with acceptable aesthetics. Each case is unique and presents individual challenges to the hand surgeon. The aim of this review is to provide a synopsis of current knowledge and recommended surgical techniques for the duplicated thumb.
Mandatory fortification of rice in the public distribution system in India: An ethics perspective
Authors: Muralidharan Jananee , Hegde Shalini G , Ghosh Santu , Mondal Ankita , Arjun MC , Thomas Tinku , Kurpad Sunita S , Davis Charles , Sachdev Harshpal S , Kurpad Anura V
Published: October 2023

In response to the continuing high prevalence of anaemia recorded in the National Family Health Survey-5, the Indian government launched a policy for mandatory iron fortification of the rice provided through public nutrition programmes in India. This was done even though a rigorous evidence analysis had already concluded that rice fortification was not effective in preventing anaemia or iron deficiency at the population level. Fortification also poses a potential risk of iron toxicity over time, but there is no stated time period for the policy’s implementation. The risk is particularly high in segments of the population who already have a high habitual iron intake, and who could be exposed to simultaneous fortification in different staples and food commodities along with the ongoing weekly Iron and Folic Acid tablets supplementation programme. Finally, this fortification policy also requires significant additional funding and resources to implement. It is crucial to examine such mandatory health actions, and to weigh the benefits and risks of harm, using the principles of public health ethics.
Rethinking Funding Nonprofit Organizations Through Crowdfunding: The Use of Financial Technology
Authors: Abdallah Mohamad A. , Younis Joumana A.
Published: October 2023

This paper aims to examine the influence of FinTech, Crowdfunding, and Information Technology (IT) on Nonprofit Organizations (NPOs). The literature supported that NPOs increasingly utilize FinTech, Crowdfunding, and IT services to improve efficiency and effectiveness. Web-based Services and Technology Acceptance Model (TAM) are deployed to assess the impact of FinTech, Crowdfunding, and IT on NPOs. The TAM model was a valuable predictor of NPO acceptance and utilization of these technologies. The economic and social impact of innovative technology is significant. Fintech influences the development of digital transformation. Fintech offers alternative financing methods for nonprofit organizations through crowdfunding. By standardizing information, reducing transaction costs, and spreading the risk among several funders, online crowdfunding increase and diversify opportunities offered to donors.
Use of Symmetrical Components in the Study of Electrical Disturbances in Distribution Systems with Charging Allocation for Electric Vehicles and Battery Banks
Authors: Da Silva Neto José Carlos , Sousa Arilson de Jesus , Senhorini Kathy Camila Osinski , Leal de Freitas Stefani Carolline , Caparrós da Silva Jadiel
Published: October 2023

This paper presents a study of electric power distribution systems, which include battery banks and electric vehicle charging.Emphasis is placed to detect and distinguish voltage disturbances, conductor breaks, and other events that commonly occur in distribution systems. The research uses free license software ATPDraw™ to accurately model distribution systems and replicate voltage characteristics. The study investigates the ideal location of electric vehicle chargers, battery banks and electrical voltage meters in distribution systems. For this purpose, the General Algebraic Modeling System (GAMS) will be used, which provides high-level mathematical optimization capabilities to improve the observability of the system. Research will focus on possible mitigation to the problems these factors can cause in the power distribution system and explore strategies to minimize their negative effects. The discoveries will help improve the system performance, stability, and reliability of power distribution systems and support the integration of electric vehicles and energy storage.
Sistemas de recomendação de música usando a plataforma JINA.AI
Authors: Silva Matheus Alves Sousa e , Lima de Carvalho Rafael
Published: October 2023

Nos últimos anos, o consumo de música passou por mudanças significativas, com o streaming online se tornando uma opção popular. Grandes plataformas como Spotify e Apple Music oferecem vastos catálogos, impulsionando sistemas de recomendação para atender aos usuários. Tais sistemas são complexos e precisam ser escaláveis para lidar com volumes de dados. O Jina.AI, uma plataforma líder em inteligência artificial multimodal, destaca-se entre as opções para criar soluções escaláveis. Assim, o presente trabalho tem por objetivo mostrar a criação de um sistema de recomendação de músicas, baseado em conteúdo e usando-se o conceito de embeddings para indexação e busca neural usando a plataforma Jina.AI. Os resultados do experimento apresentado demonstra a viabilidade, versatilidade e facilidade para criação de um sistema de recomendação baseado em conteúdo com Jina.AI.
Experimentos de Cálculo com Precisão Numérica Arbitrária
Authors: Machado dos Santos Nathan , Carvalho Silva José Lucas , Azevedo Rocha Rogério , Dias dos Santos Tanilson , Lima Oliveira Mirray Victor
Published: October 2023

No projeto de linguagens de programação muitas vezes o tamanho máximo alocado para alguns tipos de variáveis é limitado. Isso prejudica alguns tipos de aplicação que carecem de uma maior acurácia quanto a representação de números com uma quantidade de dígitos além da capacidade de representação dessa linguagem. Nesta pesquisa investigamos o problema de representação numérica e para contornar este problema nos valemos de artifícios computacionais como o uso de bibliotecas de precisão arbitrária. Este artigo apresenta os resultados preliminares desta pesquisa para cálculo dos valores de constantes como Fibonacci e p, onde obteve-se um sucesso parcial, além de uma possível solução para os problemas encontrados.
On Conservative Finite-Difference Schemes for the One-Dimensional MHD Equations in Cylindrical Geometry Possessing Additional Conservation Laws
Authors:   Suranaree University of Technology, 30000, Thailand, Kaptsov Evgeniy I.
Published: October 2023

Based on recent results in the construction of conservative finite-difference schemes, a new scheme for one-dimensional isentropic flows of polytropic gas in cylindrical geometry in the presence of a radial magnetic field is presented. The proposed scheme adds to the list of recently constructed schemes, and completes the consideration of conservative schemes for the case of isentropic flows in cylindrical geometry.
IMPLICACIONES DEL TELETRABAJO EN LA SALUD MENTAL DE LOS TRABAJADORES EN UNA EMPRESA DE CONSULTORÍA DEL SECTOR DE HIDROCARBUROS
Authors:   Corporación Universitaria UNITEC, QUIROGA CADAVID JAIRO LEONARDO , GONZÁLEZ RUIZ LEIDY PAOLA , GONZÁLEZ ROJAS YENY E. , FUENTES ROJAS GINA
Published: October 2023

Teleworking has been a novel option for companies, providing advantages in productivity and low costs; however, it has been a chaos to the mental health of staff living situations of distress and depression due to work overload, time management, which has caused affections in their psychological and social area as an individual, being a priority issue of public health. This article aims to analyze the effects of teleworking on the mental health of workers in a consulting company in the hydrocarbon sector in Colombia, with a sample of 30 administrative workers in the management and execution of contracts of Environmental Services and HSE Services in the National territory. Taking a punctual record of the impact of stress and mental health management in their work, a non-experimental type of research of observational transversal cut with descriptive scope was established, taking two types of instruments for its validation, a survey created by the authors that showed medium experience in the use of ICT’s and medium stress causal in the management of information storage tools, and the modified Multidimensional Copyng Inventory (MCI) Scale, obtaining a medium and representative level of use in strategies of Waiting (WT), Religion (REL) and Search for Professional Support (PS), requiring the strengthening of other types of strategies. The research shows the need to potentiate methods aimed at leveling autonomy and productivity with their capacities and skills in formation, harmonizing the space for their family time.