bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Assessment of the effect of COVID-19 Lockdown on Water Quality of Baldi River Sahastradhara Sulphur Spring, Dehradun, Uttarakhand, India
Authors: Kulshrestha Shail
Published: October 2022

Due to imposed restrictions during COVID-19 lockdown on air- rail - road traffic and industrial activities,early signs of improvement in water quality of several Indian rivers were noticed in terms of higher dissolvedoxygen and lower biochemical oxygen demand and total Coliforms, on account of least discharge of industrialeffluents and restricted human outdoor movement. In the backdrop of above, this study was aimed toassess the water quality index (WQI) of Baldi River -Sahastradhara Sulphur Spring, Dehradun, India, byfollowing the U.S. National Sanitation Foundation, NSF-WQI model, during lockdown (April to June 2020)and after unlocking process (July â September, 2020). The spatial and seasonal variations in ten waterquality parameters of Baldi River -Sahastradhara Sulphur Spring were investigated by monitoring thewater quality at three locations; Baldi river upstream, Sahastradhara proper and Baldi river downstream. Duringthe entire study period, improved water quality was observed, in terms of high DO ranging from 9.17Â±0.035to 8.38Â±0.028 mg/L and comparatively low BOD ranging from 1.68Â±0.032 to 2.31Â± 0.031 and low totalcoliform counts ranging from 06Â±1.09 to 31Â±2.75 MPN/100 mL. The NSF-WQI water quality status ofBaldi River -Sahastradhara Sulphur Spring was found to be Good all the time and the computed WQI atBaldi river upstream, Sahastradhara proper and downstream were 85.53, 83.48 and 82.30 during lockdownperiod (summer). However, during unlocking process (monsoon), due to continued weekend restrictions,on account of minimum tourists activities the water quality was still computed Good that NSF-WQI werefound to be 83.20, 80.58 and 79.27, at the studied locations respectively.
Environmental Impact of Pesticide Usage in Cotton
Authors: Badekhan Almaszabeen , Uma Devi K.
Published: October 2022

Present daysâ use of pesticides has decreased the crop production & post-harvest losses which has contributedremarkably to the food security of the nation, but its adverse effects on human, animals, environment andthe eco-system has been a major issue. The pesticide with the highest Field Environmental Impact Quotient(EIQ) value used by sample farmers was Profenophos i.e., 75.19, and the least Field EIQ value pesticideused by sample farmers was Acetamiprid i.e., 0.19. Average Field use EIQ was calculated for the differenttypes of farmers. It was highest in the case of small farmers i.e., 39.56, followed by large farmers i.e., 38.23.The comparably less Field use EIQ was of medium farmers i.e., 36.83. About Willingness To Pay, 35.83percent of farmers were willing to pay 6-10 percent more price for eco-friendly pesticides than that ofchemical pesticides,whereas 24.16 percent farmers were ready to pay 1-5 percent more price.
Oxygen Generation by DBH Trees - A Study inside RV College of Engineering (RVCE), Bengaluru, India
Authors: A.R. Vinod , Acharya Prasanth , Poornima Ms.
Published: October 2022

Urban vegetation plays an important role in reducing the air pollutant, dust, absorbing greenhouse gases,extenuation of urban heat islands, storing of carbon, aesthetically appealing and quality of urban life. Theaim of this study is to approximately estimate the oxygen production by the predominant trees presentinside the RVCE campus and comparing it with the statistics of oxygen consumed by the population of thearea. The purpose of this study is to focus on the accountability of DBH trees present inside the campus andon the release of oxygen content of selected trees like Mangifera indica (Mango), Cocos nucifera L. (Coconut)and Tectona grandis L. (Teak) and much more.
Effect of Different Levels of Sulphur and Nitrogen on Growth Yield and Quality of Sesame (Sesamum indicum L.) under Bael (Aegle marmelos L.) based Agri-horti system
Authors: Kushawaha Shailesh , Singh Alok Kumar , Singh Abhinav , Singh Bipin Kumar , Minz Srishti Dipriya
Published: October 2022

An investigation was performed during Rainy (Kharif) season of 2018-19 at agricultural research farm ofR.G.S.C., Banaras Hindu University, India in order to explore the effect of nitrogen and sulphur on sesameunder bael based agri-horti system. The texture of the soil of experimental field is sandy loam and comesunder rainfed with invariably poor fertility status. The experiment was performed in factorial RBD with 12treatments consisting of 4 nitrogen levels (0, 25, 50 and 75 kg ha-1) and 3 levels of sulphur (0, 25 and 45 kgha-1) which is replicated 3 times. The Sesame variety âRT 364â was sown between alleys of bael @ 5 kg ha-1with spacing of 30 Ã 15 cm. The findings showed the highest plant height, Primary branches plant-1, secondarybranches plant-1, Dry matter accumulation plant-1, number of capsule plant-1, number of grain capsule-1, testweight, Seed yield and stover yield was obtained with the application of 45 kg sulphur ha-1 and 75 kgnitrogen ha-1. Similarly maximum nutrient content (i.e. N, P, K& S), oil content and protein content was alsoobtained when applied with 45 kg sulphur ha-1 and 75 kg nitrogen ha-1. It is concluded that sulphur @ 45 kgha-1and nitrogen @ 75 kg ha-1can be applied for the higher yield and oil content of sesame under agri-hortisystem.
The role of tillage practices, nitrogen management by inorganic and organic manure and fertilizers and foliar applied of zinc on wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) crop performance and physico-chemical properties of soil under rainfed conditions
Authors: Kumar Manoj , Singh Vikram , Kumari Km. Nikam , Kumar Sagar , Abraham Thomas , Rina Lipi , Patel J. J.
Published: October 2022

Field studies were conducted during rabi season of 2014-15 to 2015â16 to at Crop Research Farm, Block E ofSHUATS, Department of Agronomy, Naini Agricultural Institute, SHUATS, Prayagraj, to study effect oftillage practices, nitrogen and zinc management on wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) productivity and quality inthe NEPZ. The experiment comprising two treatments in main plots (conventional and minimum tillage)in sub plots six organic and inorganic nitrogen management (viz., NU0; Control, NU1; 50% RDN throughinorganic with 50% RDN through organic, NU2; 25% RDN through inorganic with 75% RDN throughorganic, NU3; 50% RDN through inorganic with 50% RDN through organic, NU4; 25% RDN throughinorganic with 75% RDN through vermicompost organic N5; 100% RDN through inorganic and sub plotsviz., control and zinc,was laid out in split split plot design with three replications. Results revealed thatsignificant and maximum (grain yield, 3.89 t/ha; number of leaves per plant, 17.25 and 18.12 at 75 and 90DAS; organic carbon, 0.451%) respectively were recorded in crop cultivated by conventional tillage. Further,significantly the highest soil organic carbon (0.462%) was recorded in minimum tillage compare toconventional tillage. Significant and maximum and yield attributes (grain yield, 4.14 t/ha; straw yield, 8.39t/ha; plant height, 84.42 and 94.58 cm at 90 and 105 DAS; number of leaves per plant, 17.82 and 18.25 at 75and growth attributes 105 DAS, respectively were recorded in applied nitrogen management NU3 50%RDN through inorganic with 50% RDN through organic treatment. Similarly, the maximum buildup of soilorganic carbon 0.462%; Pore space, 48.407 and 48.135% at depth 0-15 and 15-30 cm and significant andmaximum the lowest (soil pH, 7.24; S, 13.19; Mn, 4.56 and Cu, 0.53; Bulk density, 1.329 and 1.316 g cm-3 at0-15 and 15-30 cm; Particle density, 2.517 g cm-3 at 15-30 cm, respectively were recorded in NU3 treatment.The foliar application of 0.5% zinc sulphate had pronounced effect on soil properties and crop performanceof wheat under rainfed conditions.
Prediction of Smartphone Users in India using Trend Analysis Looking for Better Planning of E-waste
Authors: Singh Shiv Kumar , Kumar Sandeep
Published: October 2022

In India due to the telecom revolution, smartphone users are increasing rapidly. In each family we can seeat least one smartphone, in urban families now we can see smartphones are used by each family member. Invillages also we can see multiple smartphone users in a single-family. Due to internet speed and changingentertainment preferences, the number of smartphone users will increase in the future. Based on mobileusers, internet users, and other electronic items users we can be happy that India growing fast. But wecannot neglect that electronic items are harming human health and the environment badly. In India electronicwaste is increasing rapidly, in 2020 this E-Waste was 3.2 Million Ton, while in 2010 it was 0.4 Million Ton.In India, smartphone users in 2010 were 34 million, while in 2020 total number of smartphone users was748.32 Million. In this work looking for the impact of E-Waste on earth pollution and human health, aforecast model is developed to predict future smartphone users. Secondary data is analyzed and a polynomialequation is developed to predict future demand.
Stage Specific food consumption and utilization by the Mexican beetle, Zygogramma bicolorata Pallister (Coleoptera: Chysomelidae) on Parthenium hysterophorus Linnaeus
Authors: Mohapatra Amrit , Satapathy Satya Narayan , Swain Dibyajyoti , Panda Soumya Sree , Parida Rupali Shrivasini , Priyadarshini Priyanka , Subhasmita Subhashree
Published: October 2022

The food is the foremost need for the existence of all living organisms and the fluctuations in its availabilitystrongly affects the population dynamics of both the primary and secondary consumers. In the presentstudy we have investigated the effect of food (Parthenium weed) resource fluctuations, in terms of quality,on the feeding attributes of the Parthenium beetle, Zygogramma bicolorata Pallister (Coleoptera: Chrysomelidae).Quantitative food utilization indices were measured in different larval instars and physiological ages ofadult Zygogramma bicolorata Pallister. Among the larval and adult stages of the beetle, third instar larvaeand egg laying females ingested maximum food. Various growth parameters like relative consumptionrate (RCR), relative growth rate (RGR) and approximate digestibility (AD) were relatively higher in thefirst, third and fourth instar and egg laying females. Efficiency of conversion of ingested food (ECI) andefficiency of conversion of digested food (ECD) were maximum in first, third and fourth instar larvae anddecreasing trend was observed in second instar larvae. During pre-oviposition stage adult, these parametersincreased tremendously in contrast to senescent stage. However, the fourth instars had higher feedingattributes than the adult females, proving them to be the better bio-control agents of Parthenium weed thanthe adult females. However, field based studies are still needed to validate the present findings.
Evaluation of Heavy Metals in Vegetables and their Associated Health Risk through the consumption of Vegetables in the National Capital Region, India
Authors: Rani Jyoti , Agarwal Tripti , Chaudhary Sudesh
Published: October 2022

Evaluation of the heavy metals concentration in the vegetables growing in the national capital region ofIndia was done in the present study. A total of 96 samples of vegetables were collected from the selectedstudy area during the summer season and were analyzed for heavy metals contamination by atomicabsorption spectrophotometer. The relative abundance of heavy metal (mg/kg) in the vegetable sampleswas in the following order: Fe > Al >Mn> Zn > Cu > Cr > Ni >Pb> Cd > Co with the average concentrationsof 260.26, 149.70, 32.59, 29.10, 17.18, 3.97, 1.45, 1.38, 0.27, and 0.10 respectively. The statistical analysissupported the formation of two primary clusters i.e. Al-Fe-Cr-Ni and Pb-Zn, indicating their commonsource of origin. Most of the vegetable samples exceeded the permissible limit of heavy metals prescribedby the Food and agricultural organization/ World health organization (FAO/WHO) standards. The totaltarget hazard quotient was greater than 1 for all types of vegetables, indicating appreciable health risk dueto the consumption of these vegetables in the study area.
Tree Diversity and Timber Resources Richness of Reserve Forests under Pasighat Forest Division, Arunachal Pradesh, India
Authors: Momin K. Ch. , Lyngdoh N. , Upadhyaya K. , Mongjam B. D.
Published: October 2022

A combined study on the tree diversity and timber resources richness was carried out in five reserve forestsof tropical moist and tropical semi evergreen forests under Pasighat forest division, Arunachal Pradesh.Total tree species richness was 92 and varied from 44 to 55. The total stem density ranged from 282.50 to426.25 individuals per ha and basal area from 18.23 to 58.56 m2 ha-1. The Shannon Index of diversity waslow in all reserves ranging from 1.24 to 1.46. Terminalia myriocarpa is a dominant species in three reserveforests while Gmelina arborea in the other two. Based on the Arunachal Pradesh Gazette notification numberNo. FOR.220/IND/2005/ Royalty/4391-4591 dated 8th March 2018 trees were categorised in one of the 7royalty classes or designated unclassed. The highest number of species was found under B2 category in allreserves. Tree density of timber species ranged from 178.33 to 316.25 individuals ha-1 and basal area from14.10 to 55.72 m2 ha-1. Among different timber classes, tree density and basal area per ha were the highestfor A4 timber class in four reserves contributing 33% to 66.49% in terms of basal area. The species includedin the A4 class are Teminalia myriocarpa, Phoebe goalparensis, Gmelina arborea and Mesua ferrea. The studyexhibits that reserve forests of Pasighat division are rich in terms of tree composition and wealth of timberresources. The study is first of a kind to include both ecological information as well as economic wealth offorest communities that can be applied in forest management and conservation.
An Analysis of Teachers' Strategies on Students' Reading Comprehension in Online Learning at Junior High School
Authors: Situmorang Rayhan Khairunnisa , Fahriany Fahriany , Nahartini Desi
Published: October 2022

This research discussed reading skills, especially students' reading comprehension in online learning. Reading is an important activity in the learning process. However, most students only read the text, which made them not understand the content of the text, so students’ reading comprehension was not appropriately achieved. There is a close interaction between the reader and the text. Readers not only read but also have to understand the content of the reading. Students need to focus when reading a text, but with the current situation (COVID-19 pandemic), which has changed the learning process into online learning where the process has the distraction that can occur during the learning process, so it is important to know the strategies used by English teachers on students’ reading comprehension. Regarding this matter, this research was conducted on teachers’ strategies for students’ reading comprehension, especially in the eighth-grade students in Junior High School, using the qualitative method with the descriptive design. The researcher used observation, interview, and questionnaire as the instruments of the research. This research aims to describe and obtain the analysis data of the teachers’ strategies for students’ reading comprehension in online learning, the problems teachers face in maintaining students’ reading comprehension, and students’ responses to teachers’ strategies during online learning. The researcher concludes that teachers use “finding difficult vocabulary”, previewing strategy, reviewing strategy, discussion strategy, and resuming strategy so that students’ understanding of a text can be achieved during online learning. The problems teachers face are that students have limited vocabulary and lack the willingness to learn English. During the online learning process, students understand the subject matter about the text explained by the teacher, and they also show a positive response to teachers’ strategies.
National consciousness in the poetry of Maithilisharan Gupt: with special reference to the Saket epic
Authors: Saxena Priti
Published: October 2022

The eleventh and twelfth cantons in Saket are permeated with those national sentiments, at the core of which is the struggle power of ancient India. In Indian culture, the bravery and honor of the heroes has not been an ordinary thing, while sacrificing everything for it, the shelter of Anandalok has been considered as aspirational and unrefined. The enthusiasm of our heroes has always been oriented towards struggle, away from beauty and in the context of that, the heroes have gone ahead and considered the sacrifice of the body as insignificant.

Abstract in Hindi Language: 

साकेत में एकादश एवं द्वादश सर्ग उन राष्ट्रीय भावनाओं से परिव्याप्त है, जिनके मूल में प्राचीन भारत का संघर्ष शक्ति है। भारतीय संस्कृति में वीरों का शौर्य और मानमर्यादा साधारण वस्तु नही रही है, उसके लिए सर्वस्व त्याग करते हुए आनंदालोक का आश्रय अभीसिप्त और अनुरंजित माना गया है। हमारे वीरों का उद्वेग सदैव ही श्रृंगारिकता से हटकर संघर्ष के लिए उन्मुख हुआ है और उसी के सन्दर्भ में वीरों ने आगे बढ़कर शरीर त्याग को तुच्छ समझा है।

Keywords: मैथिलीशरण गुप्त, काव्य, राष्ट्रीय चेतना, साकेत, महाकाव्य।
Impacto emocional de la pandemia por COVID-19 en estudiantes de los primeros años de un programa de enfermería en Lima
Authors: Salazar Lozano Belermina , Alarcon Santiago Hitzel Carmen
Published: October 2022

Objetivo: Determinar el impacto emocional de la pandemia por COVID-19 en estudiantes de los primeros años de un programa de enfermería en Lima. Materiales y métodos: El presente estudio es de enfoque cuantitativo y en cuanto al diseño metodológico es un estudio no experimental, descriptivo y de corte transversal. La técnica de recolección de datos se realizó con la Escala de DASS 21 que consta con 21 ítems. Resultados: En cuanto al impacto de la salud emocional de los participantes, predomino el nivel normal con 59,2% (n=212), seguido de 11,2% (n=40) con nivel moderado, el 10,9% (n=39) con un nivel leve, el 10,3% (n=37) presenta un nivel extremadamente severo y finalmente el 8,4% (n=30) presento un nivel severo. Según las dimensiones, el impacto de la salud emocional en su dimensión depresión, predomino el nivel normal con 58,9% (n=211), seguido de leve con 13,4% (n=48), moderado con 12,3% (n=44), extremadamente severo con 8,7% (n=31) y severo con 6,7% (n=24), en el impacto de la salud emocional en su dimensión ansiedad, predomino el nivel normal con 44,4% (n=159), seguido de extremadamente severo con 18,4% (n=66), leve con 17,9% (n=64), moderado con 11,2% (n=40) y finalmente severo con 8,1% (n=29). Finalmente, en la dimensión estrés predomino el nivel normal con 68,7% (n=246), seguido de moderado con 10,3% (n=37), leve con 8,7% (n=31), severo con 6,7% (n=24) y extremadamente severo con 5,6% (n=20). Conclusiones: En cuanto al impacto de la salud emocional, predomino el nivel normal, seguido de nivel moderado, leve, extremadamente severo y finalmente severo.
Calidad de vida relacionada con la salud en pacientes hipertensos que acuden a un policlínico ubicado en Los Olivos
Authors: Matta Zamudio Lourdes Sukeyko
Published: October 2022

Objetivo: Determinar la calidad de vida relacionada con la salud en pacientes hipertensos que acuden a un policlínico ubicado en Los Olivos. Materiales y métodos: Es de enfoque cuantitativo con diseño metodológico descriptivo-transversal. La población estuvo conformada por 138 pacientes. La técnica de recolección de datos se realizó mediante una encuesta y el instrumento utilizado fue el SF-36, comprendido por 36 ítems y 8 dimensiones. Resultados: En cuanto a la calidad de vida relacionada a la salud, tuvo mayor predominio el nivel alto con 42,75% (n=59). En relación a las dimensiones, en función física predomino el nivel muy alto con 33,33% (n=46), en rol en funcionamiento/ físico el nivel muy alto con 45,65% (n=63), en dolor el nivel muy alto con 55,8% (n=77), en salud general el nivel promedio con 51,45% (n=71), en energía/ fatiga el nivel promedio con 44,93% (n=62), en función social el nivel alto con 37,68% (n=52), en función emocional el nivel muy alto con 47,83% (n=66), en bienestar emocional el nivel alto con 43,48% (n=60) y en cambio de salud el nivel alto con 43,48% (n=60). Conclusiones:  En cuanto a la calidad de vida relacionada a la salud, tuvo mayor frecuencia el nivel alto. En relación a las dimensiones, la función física, el rol en funcionamiento/ físico y dolor, predomino el nivel muy alto, en la función social, el bienestar emocional y cambio de salud predomino el nivel alto, en la salud general y energía/ fatiga predomino el nivel promedio.
Riesgo de diabetes tipo 2 durante la emergencia sanitaria, en personas que residen en una zona urbana en Los Olivos
Authors: Matta-Solis Diana Karim
Published: October 2022

Objetivo: Fue determinar riesgo de diabetes tipo 2 durante la emergencia sanitaria, en personas que residen en una zona urbana en Los Olivos. Materiales y métodos: En este presente estudio es de enfoque cuantitativo con diseño metodológico no experimental, descriptivo, de corte transversal. La población estuvo conformada por 155 personas. La técnica de recolección de datos se realizó mediante una encuesta y el instrumento empleado para medir la variable fue el Test de FINDRISK establecido por 8 indicadores, que permite identificar el riesgo alto de desarrollar DM2 en los próximos 10 años. Resultados: Con respecto al sexo, predomino lo femenino con un 32,3% (n=50). En cuanto a la resiliencia, predomino el nivel moderado con 30,3% (n=47).  En relación a las dimensiones, en edad predomino de 45 a 54 años con 45,8% (n=71), en IMC más de 30 con un 43,2% (n=67), en perímetro abdominal más de 102 cm en H o más de 88 cm en M con 51,6% (n=80), en actividad física respondieron Sí con un 56,8% (n=56,8), en consumo de frutas y verduras contestaron no diariamente con 63,9% (n=99), en uso de medicación antihipertensiva respondieron No con un 91% (n=141), en valores de glucosa elevado contestaron No con 61,9% (n=96) y en antecedentes familiares respondieron Sí: mi familia directa con un 49,7% (n=77). Conclusiones: En cuanto al riesgo de diabetes tipo 2, tuvo mayor frecuencia el nivel alto.
Elevated IL-31 and IL-31RA with dyslipidemia in T2DM patients
Authors: Eswadi Aya Refat , Al-Hallawi Zainab Hussein
Published: October 2022

Type 2 Diabetes mellitus (T2DM) is characterized by elevated of blood glucose, and considered as a chronic metabolic disease. Uncontrolled blood glucose levels cause many dangerous complications. One of these complications are diabetic foot ulcers (DFU). About 15% of these patients suffering of DFU that affected on their lives. Approximately 8.5% Iraqi suffer from T2DM. Sixty T2DM patients (32 male and 28 female) aged 39-65 years that participated in the present study. Thirty apparently healthy subjects (12 male and 18 female) were classified as a control group. Age and BMI are not significantly different between patients and controls. This was made to exclude the influence of body mass and age on the results. There is an expected significant increase in fasting blood glucose (FBG) (p <0.001) and glycated hemoglobin (HbA1c). The results showed a significant increase (p<0.001) in serum triglyceride (TG), VLDLc in T2DM as comparison with the control group, while There were no significant differences among T2DM patients and control group in total cholesterol (TC), HDLc and LDLc. This result maybe was by the effect of diabetic drug on lipid profile where some drugs such as metformin that reducing cholesterol.
Individualising / personalizing hemodialysate composition
Authors: Arya M. B. , Priya Monika , Varghese Aneena
Published: October 2022

The effectiveness of the haemodialysis (HD) treatment directly affects the survival and quality of life of dialysis patients. In this regard, the composition of the dialysate, including the quality of the water, is very important. Normalizing the plasma electrolyte and mineral concentrations before to dialysis while reducing significant changes in the patient's intradialytic plasma concentrations is one of HD's main goals. For the purpose of avoiding intra- and interdialytic hypotension as well as pulmonary edoema, adequate sodium (Na) and water elimination is essential. The cardiovascular system and the bones may be protected by having the right amounts of calcium (Ca) and magnesium (Mg) in the dialysate. This will help to avoid extraskeletal calcifications, severe secondary hyperparathyroidism, and adynamic bone disease. A steady pH in body fluids is required for proper protein and membrane function as well as bone protection, and this is achieved by maintaining an adequate bicarbonate concentration [HCO3]. A sufficient dialysate glucose concentration prevents life-threatening hypoglycemia and severe hyperglycemia, which can cause serious cardiovascular problems and exacerbate diabetic comorbidities.
Post-operative complications in patients with ventral hernia
Authors: Sherbekov U. A. , Kurbaniyazov Z. B. , Mardonov B. A. , Radjabov J. P.
Published: October 2022

We evaluated potential predictors of 1-month postoperative complications after hernioplasty. All included patients in this retrospective cohort study underwent ventral surgery on repairment of ventral hernia in the 1st Clinic of Samarkand State Medical University between January 1, 2014, and January 1, 2021. In this study, we included 348 patients, of whom 87 (25%) patients had more than one complication within 1-month after surgery. According to the multivariable logistic regression analysis, older age was associated with slightly increased odds of postoperative problems (OR=1.09; 95% CI, 1.01-1.26, p<0.01). Furthermore, patients with BMI over 25 kg/m3 were more likely to experience post-hernioplasty complications (OR 1.12; 95% CI, 1.02-1.92, p=0.03). Interestingly, a larger size of hernia (OR 1.89; 95% CI, 1.22-3.49, p<0.01) and previous history of hernia surgery (OR 1.39; 95% CI, 1.12-2.72, p<0.001) were associated with a relatively higher risk of postoperative complications compared to other variables. Lastly, as longer surgery last more likely to experience postsurgical complications (OR 1.31; 95% CI, 1.07-2.19, p=0.03). Age, BMI, hypertension, previous history and size of the hernia, and duration of surgery were associated with complications.
Cancer prediction using RNA sequencing and deep learning
Authors: Dubey Alok , Mujoo Sheetal , Hannan Shaikh Abdul , Satpathy Gargibala , Arshad Muhammad Waqas , Manikandan E.
Published: October 2022

Numerous areas of medical services, including as imaging diagnostics, advanced pathology, emergency clinic confirmation prediction, drug plan, grouping of cancer and stromal cells, specialist help, and so forth, have profited from the utilization of deep learning. Cancer prognosis involves predicting the course of the disease, the likelihood that it will spread and recur, and the likelihood that patients will survive. The clinical management of cancer patients will considerably benefit from the precision of cancer prognosis prediction. To better forecast cancer prognosis, modern statistical analysis and Deep learning techniques are being applied, as well as biomedical translational research being improved. In recent years, the processing capacity has significantly increased and the innovation of artificial insight, especially deep learning, has advanced quickly. Cancer is the leading reason for death in people. As a result, cancer detection is essential for early diagnosis and provides the best chance for treating cancer patients in a secure and efficient manner. It is, however, the trickiest way to increase the likelihood of the person surviving. RNA sequencing has significantly advanced in the last few decades and is now a crucial method for transcriptome profiling.
Weight stigma and self-esteem in the Saudi Community: Statistics on obesity and its associated illnesses, short running header
Authors: Shahin Mahmoud Abdel Hameed , Hussien Rasha Mohammed
Published: October 2022

Background: Weight stigma refers to negative attitudes and beliefs that undervalue people based on their weight status. In our study, we aimed to assess weight-associated stigma and self-esteem among people in Saudi Arabia. Methods: We utilized a descriptive, cross-sectional, correlational research design and asked a convenience sample of 308 persons from the Saudi community to fill out an electronically designed questionnaire. Along with the Weight Self-Stigma Questionnaire (WSSQ) and the Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale (RSE), the questionnaire encompassed some sociodemographic data, biometric measures like weight and height, and medical history. Piloting, validity, and reliability testing of the questionnaire were done, and we used the tools without amendment. Results: More than two-fifths of the study sample were obese, whereas about one-third of them were overweight. The study revealed a significant negative correlation between the BMI of the participants and both their mean WSSQ and RSE scales. However, we detected a positive significant correlation between the mean RSE scale and the mean WSSQ. Conclusion: The mean WSSQ was a significant independent predictor of the participants’ mean RSE scale. Female, older, and smoking participants had significantly higher weight stigma feelings compared to others, while married participants had lower self-esteem feelings compared to single participants.
Apresentação dossiê: as diversas facetas da cultura física: histórias de um processo de educação do corpo
Authors: Moraes e Silva Marcelo , Medeiros Daniele Cristina Carquejeiro de , Quitzau Evelise Amgarten
Published: October 2022

Não é de hoje que podemos perceber a consolidação da história da educação física como um campo de investigação dentro da própria educação física e, mais amplamente, relacionado às temáticas da educação. Pesquisas que, acanhadamente, se resumiam no estabelecimento de datas e fatos deram lugar a investigações que buscaram, ao longo dos últimos anos, identificar continuidades e rupturas nos discursos a respeito desse campo. Assim, ao considerar que a cultura física e a educação do corpo são processos educativos que abrangem e ultrapassam os limites da educação física escolar, esse dossiê tem como objetivo adensar e colaborar com um debate que considera os divertimentos, as danças, ginásticas, esportes, lutas, e outras expressões do corpo como elementos colocados em marcha para difundir determinado  aspecto educativo.
Circulación, transmisión y apropiación de prácticas corporales. La gimnasia sueca y su traducción en la Argentina y Brasil a principios del siglo XX
Authors: Scharagrodsky Pablo Ariel , Moreno Andrea , Varea Valeria
Published: October 2022

Entre finales del siglo XIX y las primeras décadas del siglo XX en el campo educativo y pedagógico se produjo un fuerte proceso de globalización, circulación, intercambio, apropiación, imposición y normalización de ideas, objetos, prácticas y personas. Entre las prácticas y los saberes que ingresaron y se re-significaron en la Argentina y Brasil, como en otros tantos países de occidente, con el fin de consolidar un proyecto de educación corporal moderno se destacaron ciertas propuestas por encima de otras. Una de ellas fue la gimnasia sueca. La misma se convirtió en el largo siglo XIX en Europa y en América en una de las prácticas más difundidas, celebradas y experimentadas fuera y dentro de los sistemas educativos modernos. Teniendo en cuenta todo ello, el presente artículo centra su análisis en los modos y las formas en que la propuesta sueca ingresó a la Argentina y Brasil y cómo la misma fue re-semantizada por los diferentes actores provenientes del campo pedagógico y de la cultura física en las primeras décadas del siglo XX. Indagaremos el universo de la gimnasia sueca a partir de las siguientes preguntas: ¿cómo y cuándo llego a la Argentina y al Brasil? ¿cómo fue traducida y re-significada? ¿qué sentidos se le dio a esta particular propuesta de educación corporal en ambos países?
A educação do corpo em discurso: uma resenha de “A Instrumentalização do corpo: uma arqueologia da racionalização instrumental do corpo, da Idade Clássica à época Hipermoderna”
Authors: Corrêa Cahuane
Published: October 2022

Resenha do Livro “A Instrumentalização do corpo: uma arqueologia da racionalização instrumental do corpo, da Idade Clássica à época Hipermoderna”, de autoria de Jacques Gleyse, professor da Faculdade de Educação da Universidade de Montpellier, na França.
NATURAL CONVECTION ON CORRUGATED PLATES: A NUMERICAL CASE STUDY ABOUT MESHES, BOUNDARY CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL DOMAIN DETERMINATION
Authors: Verdério Júnior S. A. , Scalon V. L. , Oliveira S. R. , Martins Coelho P. J.
Published: October 2022

The transfer of heat and mass by natural convection is present in the most diverse physical and chemical phenomena of nature and engineering equipment. In the last decades, the number of research on natural convection has grown dramatically, highlighting studies in physical-mathematical modeling and numerical solutions, experimental analysis and design and optimization techniques for fluid-thermal systems. This case study analyzed the influence of several numerical parameters in physical-mathematical modeling and numerical solution of natural convection heat transfer problems on isothermal plates with square waves in turbulent conditions of high Rayleigh number. The numerical parameters analyzed were the mesh refinement degree, wall boundary conditions (with or without wall functions implemented in the turbulent parameters) and computational physical domain influence. Free and open-source computational numerical tools were exclusively used in the construction of this work. Meshes with wall functions implemented in turbulent parameters presented greater accuracy and required less computational effort and simulation time, besides enabling the use of a lower degree of mesh refinement. The best numerical configuration of the physical model for the situation problem studied were defined from the criteria of accuracy, computational effort demanded, and stability and numerical convergence of the solution.
SIMULATION AND PERFORMANCE ANALYSIS OF A HYBRID ROCKET ENGINE WITH SELF-PRESSURIZING OXIDIZER
Authors: Costa B. P. , Goulart A. C. , Yamato G. L. , Silva J. P. V. B. , Fontoura I. S. , Cruz M. A. C. , Paula M. B. , Capacia V. N.
Published: October 2022

There are many challenges to simulate and design a hybrid engine, such as the dimensioning of the feed lines and tanks, propulsive performance calculations, and simulations of the expected behavior in the combustion chamber and the oxidizer tank during the engine operation. In this work, methods are assembled in a concise and complete analysis of the Gluon hybrid rocket engine, developed by PION Labs, with a blowdown pressurization system, using N2O as oxidizer and a paraffin-based fuel. For that, a study will be presented on the peculiar characteristics of the oxidizer and its behavior during the phases of operation of the rocket engine. Then, the main equations that describe the operation of the rocket engine, including the combustion chamber, injection plate, feed lines, and the oxidizer tank are presented, and the performance indicators calculations of the engine are shown and discussed. Finally, simulation results of the combustion chamber and the oxidizer tank during engine firing will be presented, leading to the concluding remarks on the data obtained.
EXERGETIC ANALYSIS OF AN INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE RUNNING ON E22 AND E100
Authors: Rovai F. F. , Mady C. E.
Published: October 2022

The internal combustion engine performance enhancement is a widely explored subject. Additionally, to pollutant emissions attention, reducing fuel consumption and consequently the greenhouse gas emissions is one of the leading research and development drivers for the future of the engines industry. As the technologies to increase global engine efficiency are becoming less promising (already reaching improvement limits), the next round would be developing technologies capable of recovering the energy rejected to the environment, especially by cooling and exhaust systems. The internal combustion engine efficiency is mainly assessed by its global efficiency, which consists of an energy balance. The exergy analysis enhances the classic energy analysis from the concept of maximum possible work, including the rejected energy, consisting of a handy tool for the feasibility study of energy recovery systems. This article presents and contrasts the energy and the exergy analyses of a flex-fuel internal combustion engine running on its top global efficiency condition. The boundary fuels are hydrous ethanol (E100) and gasoline blend (E22), available fuels in Brazil. The hydrous ethanol fuel properties (octane number, air-fuel ratio, and vaporization enthalpy) theoretically result in higher energetic engine efficiency than E22 in the same engine hardware, with a fixed compression ratio. Preliminary results of this study point 4,5% higher global engine efficiency running on E100 compared to E22. The higher engine energy efficiency running on E100 than E22 does not happen in the Second Law analysis. The classic exergetic efficiency, based on engine brake power, is similar for E22 and E100. The maximum exergetic efficiency, based on destroyed exergy, is 4,1% higher for E22 compared to E100. The estimation and comparison of the exergy rejected to the cooling and the exhaust systems according to the boundary fuel (about 21 kW on average in this case), is fundamental to assess the potential and the availability of any recovery system eventually implemented in the internal combustion engine.
GROWTH MODELS FOR Araucaria angustifolia (BERTOL.) KUNTZE IN DIFFERENT ECOLOGICAL GRADIENTS IN THE STATE OF SANTA CATARINA
Authors: Ricken Pollyni , Póvoa de Mattos Patrícia , Muñoz Braz Evaldo , Hess André Felipe , Yoshihiro Nakajima Nelson , Tuyoshi Hosokawa Roberto
Published: October 2022

The growth of one or more individuals in a forest is variable with the biotic and abiotic conditions of the environment. Therefore, the objective of this article was to obtain the age and growth estimates of Araucaria angustifolia, in different altitude gradients of occurrence of the species, and to identify the culmination points in the basal area. The study covered three areas with Araucaria Forest in Santa Catarina state, considering different altitudes of occurrence of the species. Non-destructive samples were collected from 226 trees, 76, 73 and 77 trees in areas 1, 2 and 3, respectively. Using the time series, diametric growth models were adjusted, allowing to obtain the curves of current annual increment and average annual increment. In area 1, the age range of the samples was 174 years, in area 2, it was 170 years and in area 3, it was 42 years. The average annual increment for areas 1, 2 and 3 were 0.33 cm, 0.51 cm and 1.01 cm, respectively. Araucaria manages to reach a high growth potential when it is in better development conditions (soil, nutrients, light…).Keywords: Araucaria forest. Dendrochronology. Altitude.
PERFORMANCE OF THE FMA+ FOREST FIRE HAZARD INDEX FOR THE SERRA DO TOMBADOR NATURAL RESERVE, GOIÁS, BRAZIL
Authors: Freire Almeida Diego , Kovalsyki Bruna , Moura Fonseca Lucas Fernanda , Labres dos Santos João Francisco , França Tetto Alexandre
Published: October 2022

The aim of this work was to evaluate the performance of the FMA+ fire index for the Serra do Tombador Natural Reserve region in Cavalcante, Goiás. The dataset was composed of records provided by the reserve’s meteorological station and hotspot detection by satellites. The period analyzed was from 2016 to 2020. The index was fitted by modifying the limits of the fire hazard classes of the FMA+, where: a) the distribution of the number of days in each class presented decreasing behavior; and b) the number of days with hotspots by hazard class presented increasing behavior. The performance was evaluated through the skill score and accuracy methods. The FMA+ index received a skill score of 0.5 and accuracy of 75%, but it was necessary to adjust the classes to reach those levels. The results indicated that the adjusted FMA + index was suitable for use in the study region.
Species associated with Curitiba prismatica (D. Legrand) Salywon & Landrum in a Faxinal system
Authors: Silva Richeliel Albert Rodrigues , Watzlawick Luciano Farinha , Koehler Henrique Soares , Mazon Joelmir Augustinho , Leite Ramon De Sousa
Published: October 2022

Species associated with Curitiba prismatica (D. Legrand) Salywon & Landrum in a Faxinal system. Curitiba prismatica, belonging to the family Myrtaceae, is an endemic species of Araucaria mixed forest (AMF) areas whose leaf essential oils have pharmaceutical properties. The objective of this study was to describe the floristic aspects, diversity, competition and diametric transition of the species associated with C. prismatica in an Araucaria mixed forest area exploited in the Faxinal system. A survey of 35 sample units was carried out using the Prodan method, classifying them as initial (pioneer and early secondary) and late (old secondary and climax). Two hundred ten trees were observed, divided into 16 botanical families, 23 genera and 29 species, with the most associated species being: C. prismatica, Casearia oblique, Casearia sylvestris, Cinnamodendron dinisii (30. Ocotea odorifera, and Casearia decandra. The Shannon (H') and Simpson (C) indices of the associated species were 2.54 nats.ind-1 and 0.14 nats.ind-1, respectively. According to the competition rates denoted by the indices of basal area (BAL), Glover and Hool (IGH) and Hegyi, competition of C. prismatica occurred with greater intensity in trees with DBH ≤ 25 cm. The results provide a better understanding of the ecological behavior of species associated with C. prismatica in AMF areas subject to Faxinal systems.
EFFECTIVENESS OF SAMPLING METHODS FOR THINNED AND NON-THINNED Pinus taeda L. PLANTATIONS IN THE MOUNTAIN REGION OF SANTA CATARINA, BRAZIL
Authors: Heberle Thaila , Denega Lucas , Stepka Thiago Floriani , Nicoletti Marcos Felipe , Galéski Guilherme , De Jesus Leonardo Dos Santos
Published: October 2022

In Brazil, most forest inventories by sampling use the fixed-area method, even though there are other alternatives methods developed since the 1940s. Research demonstrating the effectiveness of variable-area sampling methods is scarce, especially in forest plantations that advocate thinning throughout the production cycle. This study aimed to test different sampling methods of fixed (400 m² circular) and variable (Bitterlich and Strand) areas in a forest inventory in 9-year-old Pinus taeda L. plantations with 9 years without thinning and 14 years with thinning, comparing with the total enumeration of areas. The results obtained from the variables Number of Trees per hectare (N ha-1), Basal Area per hectare (G ha-1) and Volume per hectare (V ha-1) were submitted to a test of average comparison following a completely randomized design for each plantation and the differences observed were detected with the Scott-Knott test at 95% probability. It was evidenced that the Strand method presented greater accuracy for estimating all analyzed variables, especially in the area with thinning, however, it is necessary to increase the sampling intensity to guarantee precision in all cases. The fixed area method showed results consistent with the census for N ha-1 and presented overestimates in the area without thinning and underestimations in the area with thinning for Gha-1 and Vha-1.
Editorial v2.n2, 2021
Authors: Farias Manoel
Published: October 2022

O conteúdo que apresento nesta edição é o seguinte: No artigo “RELEVÂNCIA DA PESQUISA CONTÁBIL”, Paschoal Tadeu Russo discute questões que precisam ser enfrentadas rumo à relevância da pesquisa contábil para a prática profissional da área e, também, estratégias de produção e divulgação de conhecimento de conhecimentos que sejam úteis às organizações. No artigo “ELIMINAÇÃO DE CONTEÚDOS IRRELEVANTES EM BUSCA DA DIVULGAÇÃO DE INFORMAÇÕES CONTÁBEIS RELEVANTES EM NOTAS EXPLICATIVAS”, Fernando de Almeida Alves e Jorge Andrade Costa analisaram a divulgação de informações financeiras ao mercado por uma Companhia Aberta, via notas explicativas, com o objetivo de verificar o atendimento às exigências da contabilidade em padrão internacional (IFRS) com a eliminação de conteúdos irrelevantes e a manutenção de informações relevantes. Concluíram que houve redução das notas explicativas, com destaque à eliminação de partes irrelevantes, como transcrições literais de trechos de normas contábeis. No artigo “GESTÃO DE CUSTOS E PRECIFICAÇÃO EM UMA PEQUENA CONFEITARIA”, Raissa Lopes Marques; Juliana Ventura Amaral e Paschoal Tadeu Russo mostraram como o controle e a gestão de custos auxilia a tomada de decisão na formação de preços, na gestão de vendas e permite a avaliação dos resultados, pois a empresa estudada, ao não utilizar uma ferramenta de controle dos custos também não conhecia os resultados obtidos com a venda de seus produtos. Trata-se de um estudo de caso com descrição detalhada de controles sugeridos e ferramentas utilizadas na geração de informações para uso da empresa, seguida das conclusões com auxilia nos dados e na literatura de custos. Boa leitura!
Skin Cancer: Attitudes and Behaviors Among Adolescents for Sun Protection
Authors: M Fida
Published: October 2022

Introduction: Sun exposure during childhood and adolescence is an important risk factor for all skin cancers. Sunlight stimulates a multitude of important biological effects on skin, causing, amongst other pathological and carcinogenesis changes. Objective: This study was performed to evaluate the knowledge and behaviors among adolescence about the effect of sun`s exposure as a cause of skin cancer. Material and Methods: In this study, subjects between 14 to 19 years of age were recruited from the high schools in Tirana Albania. The participants were administered a questionnaire consisting of items related to knowledge, attitudes and behaviors related to protection protective behavior against skin cancers and sun protection. Descriptive data related to demographics and responses to the questions are presented. Results: A total of 104 participants (mean age 17.63±1.08 years) were included. The study included 90(86.5%) male and14(13.5%) female participants. Only 23.1% of adolescents recognized the harmful effects of ultraviolet in skin cancers and melanoma. More than 70% of adolescents had no knowledge about the risks factor for skin cancers and melanoma. More than quarter of them did not apply protective measures during sun bathing. Protective intervention behaviors were more presented to female adolescence compared to male. Conclusion: Knowledge levels and protective behaviors of adolescence against the harmful effects of the sun and for protection against skin cancers were alarmingly low in the study population. It is necessary to provide educational intervention at adolescence education level. Dermatologic societies and media should intensify the sun protection campaign.
Accuracy of a DtN Finite Element Approach for the Elastic Half-Space
Authors: Godoy Riveros Eduardo Ignacio
Published: October 2022

In this work, the accuracy of a DtN finite element approach is numerically assessed. This procedure allows an efficient and accurate numerical solution of boundary-value problems of axisymmetric elasticity in semi-infinite domains. For this kind of problems, no explicit closed-form expression for the associated DtN map exists, so a suitable semi-analytical approximation of it, in series form, is used to impose exact boundary conditions on a semi-spherical artificial boundary. The procedure is tested by solving the classical Boussinesq problem, whose exact solution is known analytically. The computed numerical solution is compared to the analytical solution, achieving an excellent agreement between both solutions, both for displacements and stresses. The convergence of the analytical solution to the numerical solution is numerically demonstrated, in terms of artificial boundary location, series truncation order and finite element mesh size.