bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
CROSS SECTIONAL STUDY OF CO-RELATION B/W ANEMIA AND NEUROPATHY IN TYPE -2 DIABETES MELLITUS
Authors: Ahmed Arif , Bafna Garima , Gogania Poonam , Vishvakarma Jogendra
Published: July 2023

Anemia is a common complication of diabetic peripheral neuropathy. Nerve conduction study parameters of diabetic peripheral neuropathy with anemia are deranged. Material and Method: 400 female subjects of age group 20-40 years in JLN Hospital, Ajmer OPD and IPD were randomly selected for this study. Glycemic profile, complete blood count and nerve conduction study of these patients are done forming 2 groups (200 diabetic peripheral neuropathy patients without anemia and 200 diabetic peripheral neuropathy patients with anemia). Chi- Square, Unpaired t- test & Z- test were used. Level of significance was set at P≤0.05. Result: The result of present study suggests that with increasing HBA1C & decreased hemoglobin levels; latency increased, amplitude and velocity decreases. Conclusion: In present study diabetic peripheral neuropathy patients with anemia had lower nerve conduction velocity and amplitude of sensory nerves when compared to those without anemia. Hence the treatment of anemia should be considered in diabetic peripheral neuropathy patients while treating the other possible risk factors
BREAST ABSCESS IN NON NURSING WOMEN
Authors: Ram Nakipuria Dewat , Kr. Ramteke Vinod
Published: July 2023

Background: Non Nursing Breast Abscess is formation of pus in Breast resulting from an infection in not pregnant or breastfeeding women. Incidence of such Abscess in non nursing women is although less but rising. These are either in nipple areolar region or peripheral in breast. Aim of this study is to explore the cause of Abscess, Early diagnosis, identification of organisms & sensitivity to antibiotics & to assess treatment modality. Methods: Observational Study Results: Breast Abscess In 30 non nursing Patients of age group 28-55 yrs, developed due to Diabetes in 18 (60%), Mastitis in 6 (20%),Trauma in 3 (10%),Duct ectasia 1 (3.3%), Cacinoma 2 (6.6%) .Most frequent organism seen was Staphylococcus Aureus, but Streptococcus & Pseudomonas also isolated. Early Diagnosis was possible by Ultrasound. Incision & Drainge under Anaesthesia in 20 (66.6%) with antibiotics & treating underlying disease. Antibiotics with Percutaneous Aspiration in 5 (16.6%) and only Antibiotics in 3 (10%) Patients required. Conclusions: Breast Abscess in Non Nursing Women is infrequent entity in comparison to that in Nursing Women, Early Diagnosis is possible by Ultrasound examination. Incision & drainage mostly required but Percutaneous Aspiration is also helpful.02 Patients (6.6%).with cancer didnot improve.
Effects of Soya Beans and Brown Beans in Degenerative Changes Expressed in Cortical Neun Immunoreactivity in a Casava-Induced Konzo Disease Rat Model
Authors: Ebelechukwu Okakpu Evangeline , Kingdom David Lekpa , Clement Okoseimiema Sonny
Published: July 2023

Background: Konzo is related to a habit of long-term consumption of cassava; it is a chronic disease with quite different symptoms from acute cassava poisoning. The ameliorative effect of soya beans and brown beans in degenerative changes expressed in cortical NeuN immunoreactivity in a konzo disease rat model was investigated in the present study. Materials and Methods: 30 male wistar rats weighing 200-250g were assigned to Group 1 (Control, n=5) and was fed on animal pellet, whereas Group 2 (Protein, n=5) was administered with protein food (Soya beans+Brown bean). Bitter cassava flour was provided to Group 3 (cassava-induced Konzo, n=15). Protein (Soya beans+Brown bean) and bitter cassava flour were administered to Group 4 (protein treatment group, n=5). The Cerebrum (primary motor cortex) region was harvested through transcardiac perfusion for histological and immunohistochemical staining. Image J was used to quantify the neurons in the motor cortex. We examined general structures in the primary motor cortex with hematoxylin and eosin (H&E) stain. Result and Discussion: H&E demonstration showed distinct pyramidal neurons with large round nucleus, and prominent nucleoli in the Control group. Interspersed between the pyramidal neurons were numerous glia cells. Protein (Soya beans+Brown bean) group, Cassava group, and Cassava + Protein group also showed intact histology of the cortex compared to control usig H&E stain. NeuN stains analyzed immunoreactive neurons. The rats fed on cassava showed significant decrease in the NeuN immunoreactive neurons at ***[p<.001] compared to the Control and Protein administered group, whereas Cassava + Protein groups showed decrease NeuN immunoreactive neurons at**p<0.1 compared to Protein group(Soya beans+Brown bean). Conclusions: This study has provided an empirical data on the ameliorative effect of soya beans and brown beans supplement on Cassava-induced konzo disease animal model. This data will be very useful to Anatomists, konzo researchers and neuroscientist.
Community Collaboration with Tourism Stakeholders: Issues and Challenges to Promote Sustainable Community Development in Annapurna Sanctuary Trail, Nepal
Authors: Bhatta Kishan Datta , Joshi Buddhi Raj
Published: July 2023

Community participation and collaboration among tourism stakeholders are considered key to promote sustainable tourism planning and development in the destinations. This study aims to critically analyse the role and context of community collaboration with tourism stakeholders to promote sustainable community development in the case of Annapurna Sanctuary Trail (AST) in the Annapurna Conservation Area of Nepal. It has adopted multiple tools of data collection such as household’s survey, key informants interview, participant observation, informal discussion with local residents and archival research for examining the role and context of community collaboration with tourism stakeholders in settlements around AST. The survey results revealed that the current approach of ecotourism development is tenuous and does not truly satisfy the key objectives of ecotourism i.e. fostering inclusive participation and stakeholder’s collaboration. Although tourism has brought significant impacts on the local communities; the extent of these impacts is usually different with difference in the location of households, their level of interaction and exposure with tourists, their capacity and power to involve and influence the participation and collaboration process, and their education, skills, and financial resources. Overall, the existing approach to ecotourism planning is not able to implement the effective and efficient form of collaboration, and hence local community specifically farmers receive minimal benefits from the tourism. It is suggested to empower and enhance the collaborative capacity of local residents to actively participate and influence the planning process for receiving maximum benefits and promoting sustainable community development.
Socio-Demographic Status of Patients with Chronic Kidney Diseases
Authors: Cowdhury Sayeda Moni , Ferdous Tanzila , Hafiz S. M. , Quayum Sayat , Yousuf Faisal Bin , Das Debabrata
Published: July 2023

Background: Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a non-communicable disease that includes a range of different physiological disorders that are associated with abnormal renal function and progressive decline in the glomerular filtration rate (GFR). Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is the 16th leading cause of years of life lost worldwide. Like other developing countries, the prevalence of chronic disease is increasing trends in Bangladesh. Prior conception regarding the socio-demographic status of patients with chronic kidney diseases may be helpful for respective health professionals and researchers. Aim of the study: This study aimed to evaluate the socio-demographic status of patients with chronic kidney diseases. Methods: This was a descriptive cross-sectional study that was conducted in the Department of Medicine and Nephrology, Dhaka Medical College & Hospital (DMCH), Dhaka, Bangladesh during the period from January March 2018 to September 2020. A total of 150 diagnosed cases of CKD were enrolled in this study as a study population. Properly written consent was taken from all the participants before data collection. All data were processed, analyzed, and disseminated by using MS Excel and SPSS version 23.0 program as per necessity. Results: In this study, male participants were dominant in number and the male-female ratio was 1.7:1. The mean age of the respondents was 53.31±10.28 years. The highest number of our participants were unemployed 65(43.3%) and the majority of our respondents 106(70.7%) were married. Among the total participants 83(55.3%) patients were with hypermagnesemia whereas 10(6.7%) with hypomagnesemia. In this current study, among the total respondents 51(34%) had CKD stage 5, 42(28%) had CKD stage 4, 38(25.3%) had CKD stage 3, 14(9.4%) had CKD stage 2 and only 5(3.3%) had CKD stage 1. Conclusion: As per the findings of this study, we can conclude that male people are prone to chronic kidney diseases (CKD). Early investigation and proper treatment can decrease the occurrence of CKD as well as the mortality and morbidity of such theses.
Overview of Causes of Common Cardiovascular Diseases and Preventive Measures: Simple Review Article
Authors: Althuwayqib Amro Khalid , Medany Yasser El_ , AlNaim Mansoor , Alhumaidi Munirah sultan , Aldossary Fahad Rashed , Almulhim Ahmed , Taweel Mohammed Al- , Malki Mohammed Al- , Buaeshah Munirah , Alharfi Shoaa , Alkhaldi Reem Dayel , Almoaibed Ghusoon
Published: July 2023

Cardiovascular disease is a significant and ever-growing problem in the United Kingdom, accounting for nearly one-third of all deaths and leading to significant morbidity. It is also of particular and pressing interest as developing countries experience a change in lifestyle which introduces novel risk factors for cardiovascular disease, leading to a boom in cardiovascular disease risk throughout the developing world. The burden of cardiovascular disease can be ameliorated by careful risk reduction and, as such, primary prevention is an important priority for all developers of health policy. Strong consensus exists between international guidelines regarding the necessity of smoking cessation, weight optimisation and the importance of exercise, whilst guidelines vary slightly in their approach to hypertension and considerably regarding their approach to optimal lipid profile which remains a contentious issue. Previously fashionable ideas such as the polypill appear devoid of in-vivo efficacy, but there remain areas of future interest such as the benefit of serum urate reduction and utility of reduction of homocysteine levels. The purpose of this review has been to summarize the causes of common cardiovascular diseases and prophylactic measures.
Achalasia: Case Report and Literature Review
Authors: Almahameed Fadi Bassam , ALakkad Ashraf , Sarwar Mohammad Saeed , Ali Mohammad Eid , Meligy Ashraf Saad , Kalidindi Sowjanya
Published: July 2023

Background: Achalasia is a medical ailment characterized by irregular contractions of the esophagus and incomplete relaxation of the lower esophageal sphincter. This condition results in difficulty swallowing food and liquids, and often leads to regurgitation and heartburn. Case presentation: This case report describes a 36-year-old female patient who presented with difficulty swallowing, heartburn, chest pain, and coughing while eating or drinking. The patient had lost significant weight despite a good appetite, and a physical examination revealed poor nutrition. Esophageal manometry confirmed the diagnosis of Achalasia Type 1, and endoscopy showed severe Candida esophagitis and a very dilated esophagus with diverticula. Due to the patient's condition and endoscopic finding of diverticula, surgery was considered, as she did not qualify for the Peroral Endoscopic Myomectomy (POEM) procedure. The patient was treated with fluconazole to address the esophageal candidiasis, and NG feeding was initiated to improve weight and nutrition. After recovering, the patient underwent a laparoscopic Heller myotomy with Dor fundoplication using a video laryngoscope to facilitate intubation. Anesthesia was maintained with O2/air with Sevoflurane, and the patient was extubated and transferred to the post-anesthesia care unit. Conclusion: Achalasia is a frequently researched esophageal motility disorder that is distinguished by inadequate relaxation of the LES and absent or irregular peristalsis in the esophagus. Common symptoms in most patients include difficulty swallowing solids and liquids, regurgitation, and varying degrees of weight loss. This case highlights the importance of prompt diagnosis and treatment of Achalasia Type 1, as well as the use of rapid sequence induction and proper anesthesia techniques during surgery.
Formulasi sediaan body lotion dari ekstrak etanol buah bit (Beta vulgaris L.) sebagai pelembab kulit dan antioksidan
Authors: Ananda Tri Putri , Febriani Yessi , Sudewi Sudewi
Published: July 2023

Pendahuluan; Antioksidan adalah molekul yang dapat mencegah kerusakan sel oleh radikal bebas. Buah bit (Beta vulgaris L.) diketahui memiliki kandungan flavonoid yang bersifat antioksidan. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menguji aktivitas antioksidan dan efek pelembab kulit tanpa iritasi kulit pada produk yang diformulasikan sebagai body lotion dari ekstrak etanol buah bit (Beta vulgaris L.) pada konsentrasi tertentu. Metode; Penelitian ini dilakukan dengan metode eksperimen dengan menggunakan bahan uji buah bit (Beta vulgaris L.) yang diperoleh dengan cara merendam ekstrak etanol 96% yang dibuat dalam sediaan body lotion dengan konsentrasi 1.5%, 2%, 2.5% dan blank sample. Pengujian sampel dan preparat berupa skrining fitokimia, uji homogenitas, uji pH inokulum, uji tipe emulsi, uji stabilitas inokulum, uji iritasi, uji kadar air dan uji aktivitas antioksidan. Hasil; Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa body lotion berbahan dasar bit (Beta vulgaris L.) merupakan sediaan homogen dengan emulsi M/A dan memiliki kisaran pH segera setelah sediaan 6,2 - 6,3 dan pH setelah uji siklus adalah 6,2 - 6.3. Formula dengan konsentrasi 2,5% (F3) mampu memberikan kelembapan pada kategori basah dengan tingkat pemulihan 27,74% lebih rendah dibandingkan dengan losion tangan sejenis yang dioleskan pada bagian basah dengan tingkat pemulihan sebesar 28,18%. Ekstrak etanol buah bit pada konsentrasi 2,5% (F3) memiliki nilai IC50 sebesar 118,101 µg/mL yang menunjukkan kelas antioksidan sedang, sedangkan ekstrak etanol buah bit memiliki nilai IC50 sebesar 36,869 µg/mL yang tergolong antioksidan yang sangat kuat. Semua komposisi tubuh berdasarkan ekstrak etanol bit tidak mengiritasi kulit.
Bullying Prevention Education for Students of Kepanjen 2 State Elementary School, Jombang Regency
Authors: Rahayu Prasetiyo  , Novita Nur Synthiawati  , Arsika Yunarta
Published: July 2023

The world of education is currently faced with a serious problem that befalls students, namely bullying which certainly has a negative impact on students. This act of bullying harms the victim to affect his psyche which causes the perpetrator to act arbitrarily on the victim.  Perpetrators who commit these acts can adversely affect the physical and mental health of their victims. The impact that occurs on victims can trigger depression, stress, mental health disorders, to trigger anger levels to the most fatal of bullying cases is suicide. The purpose of this activity is so that school residents in general and students in particular know the types, dangers and prevention of bullying. The method used is training that uses a participatory model. Emphasis on discussions, lectures and Q&A. The results achieved are: (1) the partner understands the meaning, type, causes and punishment of bullying; (2) partners understand their strategic role in preventing bullying; and (3) partners skilled in educating students to prevent bullying from themselves. These results provide opportunities for more opportunities for teachers' strategic role in helping to prevent bullying in schools.
Design And Evaluation Of Teneligliptin Tablet
Authors: Chauhan Ritu , Verma Anuradha , Singhal Tushar , Garg Anshika , Kumar Babita , Pandey Dayanidhi
Published: July 2023

Background : Excessive workload, stress, and, genetic disorders are the main reason for the increasing prevalence of Type II diabetes in India. Teneligliptin, is a potent Dipeptidyl peptidase (DPP-4) inhibitor that exerts its action in Type II diabetes mellitus. Teneligliptin mainly acts by increasing insulin levels and decreasing glucagon levels in the circulation in a glucose-dependent manner. It offers sufficient glycemic control in a period of 12 weeks ad is also tolerable by renal-impaired patients.
Methods: Six formulations of teneligliptin tablets were prepared by using different ratios of MCC, maize starch, HPMC, HPC, aerosol, and magnesium stearate. The prepared tablets were evaluated in terms of friability, hardness, disintegration, and dissolution rate profile
Results: Out of all six formulations, F4 reflects better tablet characteristics as compared to the rest five formulations
Conclusions: F4 turns out to be the best formulation of the present study and can be used for commercial production.
Introducing Black Academic Voices
Authors: Khunou Grace
Published: July 2023

This special issue is part of efforts by the Department of Leadership and Transformation, at the University of South Africa (UNISA) in Pretoria, to make a contribution towards the building of the scholarship of transformation in an effort to continue the work to making our universities our own. Again, this special issue builds on the work started in the 2019 award winning edited volume Black Academic Voices: The South African Experience to share the multiple stories of experiences of the higher education sector. The only exception in this issue is that the experiences shared include those from other parts of the world. From the multiple launch seminars hosted for Black Academic Voices (2019) it became clearer that there are multiple Black academic voices in the university that require our ear, thus this special issue provides the much-needed reflective space for the unpacking of the politics of being black in the academy. In South Africa such reflective undertakings are recent and timely (Mabokela and Magubane, 2004; Khunou, Canham, Khoza-Shangase, Phaswana, 2019; Magoqwana, Maqabuka, and Tshoaedi, 2019).
Achados Tomográficos Incidentais de Calcificações Coronarianas: Um Estudo de Prevalência na Região Sul do Brasil
Authors: Scopel Karen Rafaela Okaseski , Medeiros Tássia Machado , Maicá Bibiana Natalia Porto Maicá , Velho Maria Carbonari , Silva Mariana Motta Dias da , Mattos Juliane Nascimento , Heuser Guilherme Galante , Winkelmann Eliane Roseli
Published: July 2023

Resumo
Fundamento:
As calcificações de artérias coronárias (CAC) mostram-se como fator preditivo de doenças cardiovasculares
(DCV). A tomografia computadorizada (TC) de tórax com protocolo de aquisição de baixa dose apresenta acurácia
na identificação de CAC e propicia achados incidentais dessas calcificações, que são comumente negligenciados.
Este estudo analisará a prevalência de achados incidentais de calcificação em artérias coronárias em indivíduos não
cardiopatas submetidos à TC de tórax.
Métodos:
Estudo transversal consecutivo de caráter analítico e descritivo. Foram incluídos indivíduos de ambos os
sexos que realizaram TC de tórax por encaminhamento, acima de 18 anos e não cardiopatas. A coleta de dados foi
realizada por meio de prontuários e ficha de anamnese auto aplicada. As variáveis referentes às CAC e à extensão
do comprometimento foram obtidas a partir da reavaliação das imagens de TC de tórax disponíveis no sistema da
instituição. Os exames foram anonimizados e avaliados por dois médicos radiologistas experientes. Considerou-se
como estatisticamente significativo p≤0,05.
Resultados:
Foram analisados 397 exames. Encontrou-se prevalência de calcificações em 176 (44%) dos casos.
A existência dessas calcificações coronárias está relacionada à idade (p<0,001). As calcificações possuem relação com
o sexo (p = 0,03) com maior razão de chance de desenvolvimento em homens (odds ratio [OR] = 1,55). O tabagismo
(p<0,001), o sedentarismo (p<0,001), a hipertensão arterial sistêmica (p<0,001), o diabetes mellitus (p = 0,04) e as
dislipidemias (p<0,001) mostraram associação positiva.
Conclusão:
A prevalência de achados incidentais de CAC foi de 44%; variam em maior número entre leve e grave; maior
razão de chance no sexo masculino e aumento da prevalência com a idade. Portanto, a TC de tórax mostra-se um efetivo
método para avaliar as CAC, e juntamente com a história clínica do paciente pode ser utilizada para medir os fatores de
risco para doenças cardiovasculares e intervir no desfecho do quadro.
Palavras-chave:
Tomografia Computadorizada por Raios X; Achados Incidentais; Calcificação Vascular; Vasos
Coronários.
Az illegális hulladékkereskedelem és hulladéklerakás jogi szabályozásának vizsgálata az Európai Unióban, különös tekintettel az igazgatási és a büntetőjogi szabályok párhuzamosságára
Authors: Marsovszki Sára Lili
Published: July 2023

A környezet elleni bűncselekmények miatt párhuzamosan elindult igazgatási és büntetőjogi eljárásokkal kapcsolatosan születtek a ne bis in idem elvét, valamint a jogbiztonság követelményét sértő döntések, amelyek rámutattak a szabályozási nehézségekre és problémákra. Az ezzel felmerülő kérdésekkel foglalkozott az Európai Unió, valamint hazánkban az Alkotmánybíróság is, azonban megoldás még nem született, így ezen kérdéskör vizsgálata kétségkívül indokolt. A Szerző tanulmányában arra vállalkozik, hogy specifikáltan, a hulladékkereskedelemre és -lerakásra fókuszáltan mutatja be ezen kérdéseket, kitérve ezen bűncselekmény szabályozásának alapjaira az Európai Unióban és hazánkban, valamint rávilágítva az ezen bűncselekmények miatt esetlegesen párhuzamosan elinduló igazgatási és büntetőjogi eljárás problematikáira. A tanulmány vizsgálódásának fókuszpontjában az illegális hulladékkereskedelem és -lerakás bűncselekménye miatt elinduló eljárások elemzése, illetve az ezekkel felmerülhető anomáliák kifejtése áll.
Civil szervezetek és alapjogok a nemzetközi színtéren
Authors: Kovács Dániel
Published: July 2023

Globalizált világunk földrajzi és társadalmi diverzitása mellett nehéz elképzelni egy átfogó, alulról jövő összefogást – holott napjaink alapjogi problémái, mint a szegénység, nemek közötti egyenlőtlenség vagy éppen a klímaválság a civil és állami szféra zökkenőmentes együttműködését feltételezik. Jelen írás célja az államközi kapcsolatok inaktivitása révén kialakult civiliter nemzetközi szervezetek történetének, „filozófiai radar” jellegének bemutatása. Utóbbin, mint alapvetésen keresztül választ keresünk az alapjogvédő INGO-k globális és regionális közösségekkel való együttműködése során fellépő, esetleges népnevelő hozadékainak mibenlétére, illetve a hazai viszonyok által demonstrálni törekszünk a civil és állami szereplők bipoláris viszonyát: az állam finanszírozó szerepe, valamint a közvetlen civil szektor repolitizációs hatásai mentén. A természetszerűen tág, organikus kérdéskörök megválaszolása módszertanilag és stilisztikailag széles repertoáron nyugszik: a külföldi és hazai forrású dogmatika felvázolásán túl az életszerű példák – mint George Flyod esete – illetve egy empirikusan átfogó hazai interjú is a vizsgálódás szerves részét képezik. A kutatás során igazolást nyert a nemzetközi civil szervezetek alapjogvédő praxisának népnevelő hozadéka, a globális és morális közjót előidéző hatásai, továbbá a magyar szocialista viszonyokból kiindulva kimutatást nyert az INGO-k hasznossága a politikai periféria aktivizálása kapcsán. A fent meghatározottakon felül jelen írás mindekori célja egy informatív, az egyetemi hallgatóságot mégis széles látókörű, progresszív gondolkodásra buzdító gondolatmenet megosztása.
Дослідження моделі термопружного стану оболонкової системи «конус-циліндр»
Authors: Бондарський О.Г. , Ужегова О.А.
Published: July 2023

Досліджується вплив геометричних параметрів на напружено-деформований стан оболонкової системи яка піддається комплексному впливу силових та температурних факторів.
ANALISIS LINGKUNGAN EKSTERNAL DAN INTERNAL TRAVELOKA DALAM UPAYA MENINGKATKAN DAYA SAING
Authors: Elzagi Verliana , Fabiana Anjela Rini , Eviyani Estin Rose , Yeronika Fernanda , Risvi Hellena , Melissa Melissa
Published: July 2023

Traveloka has effectively implemented a competitive strategy that has led it to become a successful company, especially in the field of travel and lifestyle. To understand the competitive strategy implemented, it is important to analyze Traveloka's internal and external environment. Internal analysis emphasizes the strengths of the company, while external analysis emphasizes the opportunities and threats faced by the company. The writing of this article uses the literature review method with Traveloka as the research subject. The results show that Traveloka's internal and external environments have successfully created a competitive strategy that differentiates it from competitors and appeals to the millennial market. Traveloka expands its reach to various tourist destinations, especially Indonesia, utilizes technology to offer better services and speed up the reservation process, unites various services such as flights, accommodation, and local transportation into one platform that can be easily accessed by customers, offers safe and healthy travel packages, and provides accurate and up-to-date information on health and safety measures at tourist destinations.
Reassessment of the ‘Optimum Currency Area’ Theory in the European Union
Authors: Lypko Nazarii
Published: July 2023

A reassessment of the ‘optimum currency area’ in the European Union and its perspectives for the expansion in the modern economic conditions has been conducted in the research paper. Assessment of the optimum currency area has been made on the example of the countries from Central and Eastern Europe, which joined the Eurozone in recent years. The aim of the research paper was to compare the performance of the countries in the Eurozone with the performance of the countries with their single currencies. The research question was whether a single currency and centralized monetary policy can protect national economies from external shocks (balance of payments crises) or whether a single currency and independent monetary policy are a better option. It has helped to answer the question of whether an optimum currency area still exists in the European Union and whether it has potential for expansion and bringing benefits to future members. It has been proven that the Eurozone still remains an optimum currency area in the given borders with potential for further expansion.
Juguetes basados en IoT para apoyar el aprendizaje de personas con discapacidad intelectual
Authors:   Universidad Técnica Estatal de Quevedo, Torrales Janer Steven , Almeida Jean Carlos , Erazo Orlando ,   Universidad Técnica Estatal de Quevedo
Published: July 2023

a población con discapacidad continúa aumentando y con ello la necesidad de disponer de herramientas que sean de utilidad para apoyar los procesos de aprendizaje que deriven en su apropiado desenvolvimiento en el día a día. Las TIC pueden hacer un aporte significativo, pero es menester contar con más y nuevas propuestas. Por ello, en este trabajo se propone la posibilidad de utilizar dispositivos basados en el Internet de las Cosas (IoT) como herramienta de apoyo al aprendizaje de acciones cotidianas de personas con discapacidad intelectual (PDI). Esta idea es llevada a cabo con un enfoque lúdico; es decir, los dispositivos en realidad son considerados juguetes que apuntan a combinar el entretenimiento con el aprendizaje. Para analizar la propuesta se diseñaron tres juguetes pensando en aprender a identificar el dinero, utilizar el semáforo y competir con otra persona. Además, se construyó una aplicación web que permita al profesional a cargo de las PDI disponer de un registro y reportes para efectuar los ajustes pertinentes. Todos los componentes del sistema fueron sometidos a una evaluación de accesibilidad y usabilidad respectivamente. Se obtuvieron resultados favorables que sugieren que los juguetes, como dispositivos IoT, son una opción viable para apoyar a las PDI.
Aplicación de redes neuronales densas y convolucionales para detección de COVID_19 en imágenes de rayos X
Authors:   Universidad Nacional del Sur y Consejo Nacional de Investigaciones Científicas y Tecnológicas (CONICET), Guevara Cruz Ronny Stalin , Delrieux Claudio Augusto
Published: July 2023

Las redes neuronales convolucionales (CNN) tienen gran potencial en resolver problemas de clasificación con imágenes. La presente investigación tiene como objetivo presentar modelos reducidos que permita identificar casos de neumonía y COVID-19 en imágenes de rayos X de tórax(anterior-posterior), ofreciendo una amplia perspectiva del interés de herramientas que brindan soporte y asistencia médica. La capacidad y tamaño de los modelos fueron reducidos hasta obtener una opción perfecta para ser desplegados localmente en dispositivos con recursos limitados. Los algoritmos propuestos se desarrollaron en Google Colab utilizando el lenguaje de programación Python, aplicando redes neuronales densas y convolucionales a diferentes capas hasta obtener un índice de error bajo, para posterior diagnosticar si el paciente presenta COVID-19. Para ello, se utiliza un conjunto de 603 imágenes de alta resolución de bases de datos públicos (ver en https://www.cell.com/cell/fulltext/S0092-8674(18)30154-5 y https://github.com/ieee8023/covid-chestxray-dataset),.divididas en 403 imágenes para entrenamiento, 200 imágenes para prueba y 12 imágenes para validación. La herramienta diseñada con una red neuronal convolucional de 13 capas propone la integración de aprendizaje de maquina (Machine Learning) como soporte en el proceso de diagnóstico médico, con una precisión del 94.73% puede convertirse en una herramienta que brinda mayor velocidad a la hora de dar un diagnóstico.
ransnacionalismo en las segundas generaciones de migrantes ecuatorianos en Génova
Authors:   Instituto Superior Tecnológico José Chiriboga Grijalva, Duque Granados Gustavo Alejandro , Duque Granados Rocío Alejandra ,   Instituto Superior Tecnológico José Chiriboga Grijalva
Published: July 2023

La presente investigación se realizó con el objetivo de determinar la existencia de elementos de transnacionalismo dentro de las segundas generaciones de migrantes ecuatorianos residentes en la ciudad de Génova en Italia. Las bases teóricas de las cuales se partió fueron los conceptos de transnacionalismo y de segundas generaciones de migrantes, caracterizado el primero por devolver la centralidad al migrante, a sus procesos y percepciones dentro de los procesos migratorios y que además permite reconstruir la realidad de las interconexiones existentes entre los países de origen y de destino a partir de las prácticas relacionales y culturales de los migrantes. Para la realización del estudio se aplicaron 40 encuestas a estudiantes ecuatorianos y sudamericanos de dos colegios de la ciudad de Génova, el Colegio Público Gastronómico Marco Polo y el Colegio Privado Fe y Alegría. Las visitas realizadas por los jóvenes al país de origen del flujo migratorio, así como la frecuencia de las comunicaciones realizadas con personas residentes en Ecuador y el desarrollo de relaciones de amistad entre connacionales coetáneos, permiten demostrar la existencia de vínculos significativos de los jóvenes de las segundas generaciones con el país de origen de los flujos migratorios.
La Auditoría como instrumento de medición en la utilización de la Contabilidad Creativa en las empresas.
Authors:   Universidad de la Fuerzas Armadas ESPE, Guachimbosa Santiago Carolina Elizabeth , Garrido Gómez Pablo Xavier ,   Universidad Central del Ecuador, Pastas Gutiérrez Eduardo Ramiro ,   Universidad Central del Ecuador
Published: July 2023

La gestión empresarial exige que la información financiera que se presenta sea útil oportuna y sobre todo razonable, sin embargo, distintos factores motivan a que las empresas utilicen prácticas creativas, como una estrategia o fraude para mejorar la posición financiera. Esta situación complica la labor del auditor al momento de examinar los estados financieros, por cuanto, los profesionales en esta área deben implementar técnicas, pruebas y procedimientos de Auditoría que permitan mermar el riesgo de no detección de prácticas creativas en la información financiera respecto de la cual se pronuncian en su dictamen. Por esta razón, la presente investigación busca validar un instrumento de medición que permita determinar cómo afecta la utilización de la Contabilidad Creativa en las empresas en el proceso de Auditoria. A través de un proceso de validación de expertos mediante la metodología Delphi, una vez validado el instrumento fue aplicado en una muestra de 150 auditores, los datos recolectados fueron sometieron a una evaluación multivariante mediante el Análisis Factorial Confirmatorio (AFC) y el Modelo de Ecuaciones Estructurales. Como resultado se obtuvo un instrumento de medición para medir el comportamiento de la variable Proceso de Auditoria dividido en tres dimensiones Planificación, Ejecución y Resultados y la variable Contabilidad Creativa dividida en dos dimensiones Estrategia y Fraude con 25 reactivos en total, determinándose que la bondad de ajuste, su validez convergente, fiabilidad y confiabilidad se ajustan adecuadamente.
Schlüssel zu guter Hörsamkeit: die Raumkante/The key to good acoustic quality: the edge of the room EVERYTHING revolves around the edge of the room, and not just in communication rooms
Authors: Ochsenfeld Gerhard
Published: July 2023

Wird über Stress oder über Arbeitsbelastungen in Kommunikationsräumen gesprochen, so ist meist schlicht die Rede von „Lärm“. Das betrifft allem voran Lehrkräfte in Klassenräumen oder pädagogisch Tätige in KiTas. Geht man hingegen Norm-gerecht die Bedämpfung an, so verändert sich das Problem lediglich: In KiTas wird weiterhin Lärm beklagt, und für Klassenräume stellen Lehrkräfte fest, der Unterricht sei „extrem anstrengend“.

 

In diesem Beitrag geht es nicht nur um „Lärmbekämpfung“, sondern auch um den engen Zusammenhang zwischen Lärmbewältigung und der Klarheit von Raumklang.
STAGES OF THE FORMATION AND DEVELOPMENT OF THE PUBLIC EDUCATIONAL SYSTEM OF THE REPUBLIC OF KARAKALPAKSTAN
Authors:   2nd Year Master Student Of The Specialty ", Madiyarovna Jumagulova Gulziya ,   Management Of Educational Institutions",   , Uzbekistan
Published: July 2023

The role of the people's educational system in providing high-quality education to students using advanced technologies, their development as potential personnel is incomparable. Therefore, this article will talk about the stages of formation and development of the Ministry of public education of the Republic of Karakalpakstan.
INTERACTIVE METHODS OF WORKING WITH THE QUESTIONS AND ASSIGNMENTS FROM THE NOVEL "MEHROBDAN CHAYAN" BY ABDULLA QADIRI IN LITERATURE LESSONS
Authors:   Faculty Of Philology 4th Year Student, Samarkand State University, Uzbekistan, Ilhomovna Abruyeva Mokhigul
Published: July 2023

This article discusses the effective methods of studying Abdulla Qadiri's work in literature classes. Also, the aspects that make the students familiar with Qadiri's personality and creativity are touched upon.
FEATURES OF THE FORMATION OF THE NATIONAL MODEL OF TOURISM DEVELOPMENT IN UZBEKISTAN
Authors:   Senior Lecturer, Faculty Of History National University Of Uzbekistan Named After Mirzo Ulugbek, Uzbekistan, Egamberdieva Guzal
Published: July 2023

The article examines topical issues of preserving the richest historical and cultural heritage of the Republic of Uzbekistan, popularization of historical memory about it, and also discusses the prospects for the development of various types of tourism within the framework of the implementation of the "Strategy of Actions for the Further Development of the Republic of Uzbekistan" in 2017-2021.
CORRUPTION IS AN ENEMY OF SOCIETY'S DEVELOPMENT
Authors:   Deputy Dean, Independent Researcher Tashkent University Of Applied Sciences National University Of Uzbekistan Tashkent, Uzbekistan, Tinibekov Orif
Published: July 2023

Corruption leads first of all to injustice, inequality and public discontent, violation of the criteria of justice in society. In some countries, reporters have established the most effective public scrutiny in the fight against corruption. Therefore, it is necessary to support the activities of several strong periodicals in our country. The absence of development without criticism must be inculcated in the minds of citizens. These "invisible hands" underlie the opening and closing of dozens of joint ventures every year. First in the West, then in Asia, the issue is deepening, and as the area, scale and level of the "disease" in society is growing, it is necessary to think about what to do. Corruption is a threat to development, a dangerous crime that threatens security, and the fight against this scourge should be the work of all of us, not just the relevant authorities.
FROM THE HISTORY OF TRAINING PERSONNEL – WOMEN FOR INDUSTRY IN UZBEKISTAN IN 50-80 YEARS OF THE XX CENTURY
Authors:   Lecturer Department “History Of Uzbekistan” Faculty Of The History, National University Of Uzbekistan Named After Mirzo Ulugbek, Uzbekistan, Akramova Fazilat Artikbaevna
Published: July 2023

In this article, the author, based on the study of fundamental works, explored the history of training personnel – women for industry in Uzbekistan. The chronological framework of the article covers the years 1950-1980. The article also notes that in the process of studying historiography, personnel policy went through two stages. It is characterized by the fact that general approaches to the study of historical processes have not changed compared to previous studies, and in the course of studying this topic, they were characterized by the fact that in the post-war period, personnel policy in Uzbekistan was not subjected to objective research, but no attempts were made to do so.
PHILOSOPHICAL ANALYSIS OF PATIENCE IN "MAHBUB-UL-QULUB" BY ALISHER NAVOI
Authors:   Doctoral Student Of Navoi State Pedagogical Institute, Uzbekistan, Shukhratovna Ochilova Maftuna
Published: July 2023

This article analyzes patience in Alisher Navoi's work "Mahbub ul-Qulub" as a philosophical and moral category. Different aspects of the concepts of patience and satisfaction are highlighted
SPIRITUAL RENEWAL OF SOCIETY DURING THE THIRD RENAISSANCE PERIOD IN NEW UZBEKISTAN
Authors:   Deputy Dean University Of Economics And Pedagogy Uzbekistan, Abidov Dilyorbek K.
Published: July 2023

Humanity gradually progresses from the feeling of water, soil, air, and sun to complex socio-philosophical questions such as "Nature", "Life and death", "The essence of the human factor", and "Universe and existence". As he understands the world, he realizes how significant and lasting the path of virtue that starts from ignorance to enlightenment is. On this arduous journey, you will have to stop at various paths, straight and crooked streets, and right and wrong stops. In order to build a fortress of his thinking, a person must first make his/her foundation strong. This foundation is education and spirituality. This article discusses this.
FROM THE HISTORY OF SENDING STUDENTS ABROAD FROM TURKESTAN IN THE BEGINNING OF THE XX CENTURY
Authors:   Candidate Of Historical Sciences, Docent Namangan Institute Of Engineering And Technology, Uzbekistan, Alikhanov Muhammadjon
Published: July 2023

In the article, the activities related to sending students from Turkestan and Bukhara to study in Germany, Turkey, Egypt and Russia, creating funds for the material support of the students, and the repression policy of the Soviet government against them in the beginning of the 20th century were analyzed and highlighted on the basis of various historical sources and works
STAGES OF THE ALL-AXIOLOGICAL FORMATION OF THE NATIONAL VALUE SYSTEM
Authors:   «Tashkent Irrigation And Agricultural Mechanization-Institute Of Engineers» National Research University, Uzbekistan, Muratbay Uli Kdirbayev Qonisbay
Published: July 2023

This article described the stages of the all-axiological formation of the national value system. The specifics of each period were analyzed.
HISTORY OF THE HEALTH CARE SYSTEM OF THE COUNTRY OF TURKESTAN IN 1917-1924: ON THE EXAMPLE OF THE FERGANA REGION
Authors:   Doctoral Student, Namangan State University (Namangan, Uzbekistan), Patkhiddinov Rukhiddin Kh.
Published: July 2023

The history of the Fergana Valley in 1917-1924 is characterized by famine, increasing epidemics, war, and the collapse of the national economy due to the policy of military communism of the Soviet authorities. These factors forced the people to go through a whirlwind of unprecedented difficulties. In the Fergana region, epidemics of perspiration, malaria, cholera, influenza, and plague spread and the spread of syphilis, tuberculosis, smallpox, and other infectious diseases intensified in the conditions of increased famine. As a result, a major health crisis occurred in the region.
THE IMPACT OF MICROCLIMATE FACTORS ON SILK THICKNESS UNIFORMITY AND OPTIMAL CONTROL THROUGH A MECHATRONIC SYSTEM
Authors:   Namangan Engineering Technological Institute, Namangan, Uzbekistan, Ibragimov Akmaljon , Tokhirjonova Muattar ,   Namangan State University, Namangan, Uzbekistan
Published: July 2023

This study investigates the influence of microclimate factors on the uniformity of silk thickness and explores the application of a mechatronic system for optimal control and maintenance. As environmental conditions vary on a daily and seasonal basis, managing temperature and relative humidity becomes crucial for consistent cocoon production. The review delves into the significant role of temperature and humidity in the growth and development of silkworms, highlighting the potential of a mechatronic system for regulating the microclimate. Additionally, the research addresses the creation of an optimal microclimate during cocoon wrapping and examines the impact of temperature and humidity on the quality parameters of the resulting cocoon.
INTERACTION OF RAW COTTON WITH INTERNAL STRUCTURAL ELEMENTS OF DRUM DRYERS
Authors:   Andijan Machine-Building Institute, Andijan, Uzbekistan, Kholmurotov Botirzhon , Tokhirjonova Muattar ,   Namangan State University, Namangan, Uzbekistan
Published: July 2023

This research focuses on the study of the interaction between raw cotton and the internal structural elements of drum dryers. A system of equations is presented to analyze the equilibrium of raw cotton clouds on the surface of the blades and the annular layer, determining the conditions for clod sliding or rolling. The conditions necessary for the formation of an annular layer of raw cotton inside the dryer are established. The mechanism of twisting of fibrous bonds during the rolling of excess raw cotton along the annular stand inside the dryer is examined. Examples of the calculation of fibrous bond twisting between cotton balls are provided, and recommendations are developed to mitigate ignition risks in drum dryers.
Higher emotional granularity relates to greater inferior frontal cortex cortical thickness in healthy, older adults
Authors: Lukic Sladjana , Kosik Eena L. , Roy Ashlin R. K. , Morris Nathaniel , Sible Isabel J. , Datta Samir , Chow Tiffany , Veziris Christina R. , Holley Sarah R. , Kramer Joel H. , Miller Bruce L. , Keltner Dacher , Gorno-Tempini Maria Luisa , Sturm Virginia E.
Published: July 2023

Individuals with high emotional granularity make fine-grained distinctions between their emotional experiences. To have greater emotional granularity, one must acquire rich conceptual knowledge of emotions and use this knowledge in a controlled and nuanced way. In the brain, the neural correlates of emotional granularity are not well understood. While the anterior temporal lobes, angular gyri, and connected systems represent conceptual knowledge of emotions, inhibitory networks with hubs in the inferior frontal cortex (i.e., posterior inferior frontal gyrus, lateral orbitofrontal cortex, and dorsal anterior insula) guide the selection of this knowledge during emotions. We investigated the structural neuroanatomical correlates of emotional granularity in 58 healthy, older adults (ages 62–84 years), who have had a lifetime to accrue and deploy their conceptual knowledge of emotions. Participants reported on their daily experience of 13 emotions for 8 weeks and underwent structural magnetic resonance imaging. We computed intraclass correlation coefficients across daily emotional experience surveys (45 surveys on average per participant) to quantify each participant’s overall emotional granularity. Surface-based morphometry analyses revealed higher overall emotional granularity related to greater cortical thickness in inferior frontal cortex (pFWE < 0.05) in bilateral clusters in the lateral orbitofrontal cortex and extending into the left dorsal anterior insula. Overall emotional granularity was not associated with cortical thickness in the anterior temporal lobes or angular gyri. These findings suggest individual differences in emotional granularity relate to variability in the structural neuroanatomy of the inferior frontal cortex, an area that supports the controlled selection of conceptual knowledge during emotional experiences.
A meta-analytical review of the impact of mindfulness on creativity: Framing current lines of research and defining moderator variables
Authors: Hughes Zoe , Ball Linden J. , Richardson Cassandra , Judge Jeannie
Published: July 2023

Findings relating to the impact of mindfulness interventions on creative performance remain inconsistent, perhaps because of discrepancies between study designs, including variability in the length of mindfulness interventions, the absence of control groups or the tendencies to explore creativity as one unitary construct. To derive a clearer understanding of the impact that mindfulness interventions may exert on creative performance, two meta-analytical reviews were conducted, drawing respectively on studies using a control group design (n = 20) and studies using a pretest–posttest design (n = 17). A positive effect was identified between mindfulness and creativity, both for control group designs (d = 0.42, 95% CIs [0.29, 0.54]) and pretest–posttest designs (d = 0.59, 95% CIs [0.38, 0.81]). Subgroup analysis revealed that intervention length, creativity task (i.e., divergent vs. convergent thinking tasks) and control group type, were significant moderators for control group studies, whereas only intervention length was a significant moderator for pretest–posttest studies. Overall, the findings support the use of mindfulness as a tool to enhance creative performance, with more advantageous outcomes for convergent as opposed to divergent thinking tasks. We discuss the implications of study design and intervention length as key factors of relevance to future research aimed at advancing theoretical accounts of the relationship between mindfulness and creativity.