bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Comparison of holmium laser, bipolar and conventional monopolar transurethral resection of bladder tumour in primary non-muscle invasive bladder cancer
Authors: Salah Elmekawy  , Diaa Eldin Taha  , Hosam Eldeen Nabeeh  , Ali Ibrahim  , Ahmed Elsayed Zeid  , Tarek abdelbaky
Published: June 2023

Objective: To compare the efficiency and safety profile of conventional monopolar, bipolar plasmakinetic and holmium laser techniques for transurethral resection of bladder tumour.Method: The prospective comparative study was conducted from July 2019 to May 2021 after approval from the ethics review committee of Kafrelsheikh University, Egypt, and comprised patients of either gender with primary nonmuscle invasive bladder cancer who qualified for transurethral resection of bladder tumour. The patients were stratified into low-risk group A, intermediate risk group B and high-risk group C in accordance with the guidelines of the European Association of Urology. Comprehensive cystoscopy and panendoscopy were done in all cases. Once panendoscopy was done, tumour resection was performed with monopolar resectoscope in group A, plasmakinetic resectoscope in group B and holmium laser in group C). Data was collected at preoperative, peroperative, postoperative and follow-up stages. Data was analysed using SPSS 21.Results: Of the 84 patients, 67(79.76%) were males and 17(20.23%) were females. There were 27(32.14%) patients in group A; 21(77.8%) males and 6(22.2%) females withy mean age 60.63±11.76 years. Group B had 32(38%) patients; 26(81.2%) males and 6(18.8%) females with mean age 65.34±7.55 years. Group C had 25(29.76%) patients; 20(80%) males and 5(20%) females with mean age 59.48±12.6 years. The mean follow-up period was 12.97±2.70 months in group A, 12.81±2.75 months in group B and 13.48±3.3 months in group C. Visualised complete resection was done in 23(85.8%) group A patients, 29(90.6%) group B patients and 24(96%) group C patients (p=0.018). Visualised completeresection, tumour multiplicity, tumour size, catheter duration, and hospital stay were significant predictors (p<0.05). Survival analysis showed 26(96.3%), 30(93.75%) and 25(100%) cases in groups A, B and C, respectively.
Conclusion: Bipolar plasmakinetic and holmium laser techniques were found to be more effective and safer than the conventional monopolar technique for transurethral resection of bladder tumour in patients with primary non-muscle invasive bladder cancer.Keywords: Bladder neoplasms, Lasers, Prognosis, Urology, Catheters
Value of abdominal pressure by using abdominal belt in facilitating colonoscopic procedure in Egyptian patients
Authors: Aya Mohamed Mahros  , Eslam Mohamed El Shenawy  , MohammedHussien Ahmed
Published: June 2023

Objective: To evaluate the role of applying abdominal pressure using abdominal belt in overall improvement in the practice of colonoscopy.Method: The randomised, single-blind case-control study was conducted from March 2020 to March 2021 at Kafrelsheikh University Hospital, Cairo, Egypt, and comprised patients of either gender aged 30-70 years who underwent elective colonoscopy. The patients were randomised into belly belt group A and control group B. The endoscopist was blinded to the group assignment. Time needed to reach the caecum, requirement for changing the position, dosage of anaesthetic agents, completion of endoscopy, ileal intubation, post-procedure pain and abdominal distension were noted and compared between the groups. Data was analysed using SPSS 24.Result: Of the 160 patients, 80(50%) were in each of the two groups. There were 38 (47.5%) males and 43 (52.5%) (females) in group A with mean age 55.8±4.1 years. In group B, there were 40(50%) males and as many females with mean age 55.4±3.4 years. Group A had significantly better overall outcomes than group B (p<0.05) except procedure complications (p=0.526).Conclusion: Abdominal belt was found to be an effective and simple method to improve the practice of colonoscopy.Keywords: Colonoscopy, Ileum, Cecum, Colorectal neoplasms, Intubation, Intratracheal, Anaesthesia.
The effect of gender on vastus medialis oblique/vastus lateralis activation ratio during weight and non-weight bearing activities in recreationally subjects
Authors: Alaa Abd El Rheem Mohamed  , Marwan Mahmoud Aljohani  , Yasir Saad Alshehri  , Amr Almaz Abdel Aziem  , Osama Ahmed Khaled
Published: June 2023

Objective: To investigate the effect of gender on the activation ratio of vastus medialis oblique to vastus lateralis during straight leg raising and stepdown activities.Method: The cross-sectional study was conducted at the College of Medical Rehabilitation Sciences, Taibah University, Medina, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, from September 2021 to March 2022, and comprised recreationally active subjects without knee pathology who were distributed in 2 gender-based groups. All the participants were subjected to straight leg raising and stepdown activities thrice and the average value of each activity was noted. The vastus medialis oblique and vastus lateralis electromyographic activity of the dominant limb was recorded using surface electromyographyduring the activities. The normalised value of the activation ratio of vastus medialis oblique to vastus lateralis levels was calculated. Data was analysed using SPSS 25.Results: Of the 60 subjects, there were 30(50%) males with mean age 30.00±5.91 years, mean height 167±5.63cm, mean body weight 66.76±6.14kg, and mean body mass index 23.97±3.02kg/m2. There were 30(50%) females with mean age 29.03±5.34 years, mean height 186±6.20cm, mean body weight 68.5±5.6 kg and mean body mass index 23.76±3.22 kg/m2. There was no significant difference in the normalized electromyography activities of the vastusmedialis oblique and vastus lateralis muscles between males and females (p>0.05). Also, no significant difference wasfound in the activation ratio between the genders (p>0.05).Conclusion: There were no gender-based differences in the activation ratio of vastus medialis oblique to vastus lateralisduring weight-bearing and non-weight-bearing activities.Keywords: Quadriceps muscle, Patellofemoral pain, Sex factors, Weight, Electromyography.
Expanding scope about factors influencing seroma formation after breast cancer surgery
Authors: Osama Eldamshety  , Ahmed Lamey  , Khalid Ahmed Ismail  , Taha Esmail  , Mohamed Tolba  , Reda Ali
Published: June 2023

Objectives: To determine the incidence of seroma formation after breast cancer surgery, and its association with common risk factors.Method: The correlational study was conducted at the General Surgery department of Kafrelsheikh University Hospital, Egypt, from March 2020 to March 2022 and comprised patients having breast cancer stage I, II or III, as per the Tumour- Node-Metastasis classification, who were scheduled to undergo modified radical mastectomy, breast conserving surgery or reconstructive surgery. Baseline, intraoperative and postoperative data was collected on a proforma. Data was analysed using SPSS 22.Results: Of the 50 female patients with mean age 45±5.20 (range: 20-70 years), 30(60%) were in the elderly group aged >45 years, while 20(40%) were aged <45years. Overall, 12(24%) cases developed seroma; 9(30%) in the elderly group. There were 24(48%) cases of modified radical mastectomy, and 8(33.3%) had seroma. Electrocautery was used for breast dissection in 30(60%) cases, and, among them, seroma developed in 10(33.3%) patients.Conclusion: Age, body weight, afflicted breast side, site, and size of breast mass were not found to be significant predictors of seroma formation following breast cancer surgery.Keywords: Seroma, Breast neoplasms, Neoadjuvant therapy, Electrocoagulation, Wound healing, Lymph nodes, Obesity.
Role of renal artery embolization in treatment of iatrogenic renal bleeding
Authors: Eman Shawky Geneidi  , Nivan Hany Khater  , Mostafa Farid  , Mohammed Sabry Abdo Attaallah alalfy
Published: June 2023

Objective: To review institutional experience about the effectiveness and safety of percutaneous trans-arterial renal artery embolization in the treatment of iatrogenic renal bleeding.Methods: The prospective study was conducted from December 2019 to December 2021 at Ain Shams University Hospital and Kafrelsheikh University Hospital, Egypt, and comprised patients of either gender who underwent renal artery embolization for iatrogenic arterial renal bleeding caused by percutaneous nephrolithotomy, renal biopsy and percutaneous nephrostomy. Diagnostic renal angiography was done to detect pseudoaneurysm and arteriovenous fistula. Embolization was done with either micro-coils or glue. Success of the procedure was defined as total occlusion of the bleeding artery proved by post-embolization angiogram.Results: Of the 15 patients, 9(60%) were males and 6(40%) were females. The overall mean age was 35+/-14 years. Percutaneous nephrolithotomy was the main cause 8(53.3%), followed by renal biopsy 5(33.3%) and percutaneous nephrostomy 2(13.2%). There were 9(50%) cases of pseudoaneurysm and 6(40%) of arteriovenous fistula. Embolization was done with micro-coils in 5(33.3%) cases and with glue in 10(66.6%). The technical success rate was 15(100%). No major complications requiring intensive care or surgical intervention were encountered, and there was no significant differences in estimated glomerular infiltration rate or renal function after renal artery embolization (p>0.05).Conclusions: Percutaneous endovascular renal artery embolization was found to be a safe and effective technique in the management of iatrogenic renal arterial injury.Keywords: Renal artery, Aneurysm, Nephrostomy, Percutaneous, Arteriovenous, Angiography.
Ascitic fluid calprotectin and ratio of calprotectin to total protein in spontaneous bacterial peritonitis
Authors: Mai Mustafa Fahmy  , Nahla Abd elAziz Nosair  , Mohammed Hussien Ahmed
Published: June 2023

Objective: To evaluate the diagnostic and prognostic role of ascitic fluid calprotectin and its ratio to total protein in spontaneous bacterial peritonitis cases.Method: The prospective study was conducted at Kafrelsheikh University Hospital, Egypt, from November 2019 to December 2020, and comprised cirrhotic patients of either gender with ascites. Diagnostic abdominal paracentesis was performed for all patients and ascetic fluid calprotectin was measured. Patients were followed for development of spontaneous bacterial peritonitis or mortality. Data was analysed using SPSS 20.Results: Of the 90 patients, 61(67.7%) were males and 29(32.2%) were females. There were 67(74.4%) patients with spontaneous bacterial peritonitis; 48(71.6%) males and 19(28.3%) females with mean age 60.42±8.3 years. The remaining 23(25.5%) did not have spontaneous bacterial peritonitis; 13(56.5%) males and 10(43.4%) females with mean age 59.7±7.4 years. The patients had significantly higher calprotectin, and calprotectin/total protein ratio (p<0.05). Logistic regression identified ascitic fluid calprotectin as a significant predictor of mortality (p=0.05). Thenon-survivors had significantly higher ascitic fluid calprotectin and calprotectin/total protein ratio compared to thesurvivors (p<0.05).Conclusion: Ascites calprotectin level and its ratio to total protein was found to be accurate diagnostic and predictivebiomarkers for spontaneous bacterial peritonitis.Keywords: Ascitic fluid, Ascites, Gastroenterology, Prognosis, Paracentesis, Peritonitis, Liver cirrhosis, Communicablediseases, Morbidity.
Clinical and radiographic assessment of autogenous dentin nanoparticles in treatment of stage iii periodontitis: a split-mouth clinical study
Authors: Enas Ahmed Elgendy  , Ahmed Mohamed Elgendy  , Ola Mohammad ElBorady
Published: June 2023

Objective: To compare autogenous dentin nanoparticles with allograft bone grafts in the treatment of stage III periodontitis.Method: The randomised study was conducted at the Department of Oral Medicine and Periodontology, Faculty of Oral and Dental Medicine, Kafrelsheikh University Hospital, Egypt, from January 2021 to January 2022, and comprised adult patients of either gender with stage III periodontitis. Each patient’s bilateral intrabony defect was randomly treated with an allograft on one side and a graft made of dentin nanoparticles on the test side. Each patient’s removed tooth was ground into these nanoparticles. Both groups had their probing pocket depth and clinical attachment loss evaluated at baseline and six months after surgery. Additionally, digital periapical films were collected in both groups at baseline and six months after therapy to assess vertical bone loss. Data was analysed using SPSS 20.Results: Of the 20 patients, 8(40%) were males and 12(60%) were females with overall mean age 31.00±4.06 years (range: 18-50 years). Of the 40 sites, 20(50%) each were in test and control groups. Compared to baseline values, both groups showed significant improvement in probing pocket depth, clinical attachment loss and vertical bone loss postintervention (p<0.05). There was no significant difference between the postoperative outcomes of the two groups (p>0.05).Conclusion: Autogenous dentin nanoparticles were found to be an effective and promising biomaterial for bone regeneration in intrabony defects.Clinical Trial: NCT05258006 link: https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT05258006, Registration date of the Trial 10/2/2022.Keywords: Bone transplantation, Tuberculin, Autografts, Heterografts, Periodontitis, Nanoparticles, Dentin.
Immune response and pathophysiological features of Klebsiella pneumoniae in mice
Authors: Nasma Maged Elemary  , Mohamed Mahrous Emara  , Amin Abd Elhady Tahoun  , Walied Abdo Sobhy  , Ramadan Ahmed Eloomany
Published: June 2023

Objective: To assess the bacterial colonisation of mice organs and faeces infected with 3 strains of Klebsiella pneumoniae, to measure levels of tumour necrosis factor-alpha, tumour necrosis factor-beta and interleukin-6 in mice serum, and to evaluate immune response of mice infected with Klebsiella pneumoniae.Method: The animal study was conducted at Kafreslsheikh University, Egypt, in 2021, and comprised mice 5-7 weeks old who were infected with 3 strains of Klebsiella pneumoniae; K80uge+ (uri, kfu+, mrkD+; K68 gyrA+(gyrase A), mrkD+; and K84 uge+, kfu+, mrkD+”. They were monitored for 14 days. The bacterial colonisation of mice livers, lungs, spleens and faeces were determined using culture on MacConkey agar. The percentage of neutrophils detected as cluster of differentiation 11b+ and cluster of differentiation 45+ in the mice serum was determined by flow cytometry. Levels of tumour necrosis factor-alpha and tumour necrosis factor-beta were measured using enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay.Results: There were 4 sets of female mice [1 control and 3 infected groups for which 3 K. pneumoniae strains (K80 uge+, kfu+, mrkD+; K68 gyrA+, mrkD+; and K84 “uge+, kfu+, mrkD+)] weighing 13-24gm was used. Colonisation of mice organs and faeces was high after 24 hours then declined rapidly after 3 days, 10 days and 14 days in case of infection with capsulated and non-capsulated strains of bacteria. Livers, lungs and spleens showed maximum inflammation after 24 hours, then declined rapidly. Both cytokine production and organ inflammation increased after one day of infection. There was a significant correlation between the produced cytokines and histopathological changes in liver,lung and spleen. The neutrophils increase in case of infection with K84 and K80 was more than non-capsulated K68.Conclusion: Neutrophils were found to play an important role in the clearance and treatment of Klebsiella pneumoniae.Keywords: Mice, Interleukin, Neutrophils, Spleen, Cytometry, Lung, Inflammation, Liver, Faeces, Enzyme, Immunity.
Oncoplastic volume displacement surgical techniques for early primary breast cancer: A case series
Authors: Osama Eldamshety  , Ahmed Lamey  , Khalid Ahmed Ismail  , Taha Ahmed Esmail  , Mohamed Tolba  , Reda Fawzy Ali
Published: June 2023

Oncoplastic breast surgery (OPS) is a new strategy for expanding breast-conserving surgical options, lowering mastectomies rates, and preventing deformities. OPS is based on the use of plastic surgical reconstruction after breast cancer removal. The study aims to assess volume displacement oncoplastic procedures for early primary breast cancer in terms of recurrence and cosmoses. A case series study was done on 20 patients with early breast cancer who underwent oncoplastic volume displacementtechniques in the period from March 2019 to March 2021 in Kafrelsheikh University Hospital, Egypt. OPS techniques included were Racquet, Benelli, Batwing and Grisotti technique. The study concluded that OPS are oncologically safe (100%) with no recurrence and a better aesthetic outcome (90%).Keywords: Mastectomy, Breast Cancer, Plastic, Oncoplastic.
Influence of rehacom system programme on hand function in spastic hemiplegic children
Authors: Sara Yousef. Elsebahy  , Yomna Farag Ahmed  , Abdelaziz Ali Sherief
Published: June 2023

Objectives: To assess the impact of cognitive therapy with the rehacom visual-motor module on the hand function in hemiplegic cerebral palsy children.Method: The randomised case-control study was conducted at Kafrelsheikh University, Egypt, from September 2021 to February 2022, and comprised children aged 6-8 years with spastic hemiplegic cerebral palsy. They were randomised into control group A and intervention group B. Subjects in group A received designed physical therapy and hand function training, while those in group B additionally received visual-motor coordination training with the help of rehacom system. The groups were evaluated for both visual-motor coordination and fine motor skills at baseline and after 6-month training. SPSS version 26 was used to analyse the raw data of the current study.Results: Of the 40 subjects, 20(50%) were in each of the two groups. There were 13(65%) boys and 7(35%) girls with mean age 66±4.01 months in group A, and 9(45%) boys and 11(55%) girls with mean age 67±4.06 months in group B (p>0.05). Both groups showed improvement related to grasping, visual-motor integration and fine motor quotient post-intervention, but improvement in group B was significantly higher on each count(p<0.05).Conclusion: The addition of visual-motor integration programme by rehacom system was found to be more effective than the effect of routine physiotherapy training alone.Keywords: Cerebral palsy, Hemiplegia, Motor skills, Muscle spasticity, Psychomotor performance.
A Systematic Literature Review of Authentic Assessment in K-12 ESL/EFL Education
Authors: Mariappan Vikineswari A/p , Osman Kamisah
Published: June 2023

This research offers an extensive review and analysis of the use of authentic assessment in K-12 ESL/EFL education. The study follows the PRISMA 2020 statement guidelines for systematic literature reviews, investigating peer-reviewed articles from the SCOPUS, WOS, and ERIC databases (2013-2022). The samples comprised teachers, students, and K-12 education documents; non-eligible criteria were excluded. Out of numerous potential studies, 19 were deemed fitting for the review. The findings indicate growing research interest in authentic assessment, with one publication per year minimum since 2015, and notable contributions from Indonesia. Most of the studies (74%) adopted qualitative designs and utilized different authentic assessment types, such as role play, oral interviews, projects, and portfolios. Key factors affecting the implementation included teacher attributes (assessment literacy, language proficiency, support, time), student attributes (motivation, reflection, time, ability), resources (assessment tools, textbooks, guidebooks, teaching aids), and environmental aspects (class size). The review provides valuable insights for teachers aiming to apply suitable authentic assessment strategies and underlines the importance of considering these factors in lesson planning. It emphasizes the need for more research on teachers' assessment literacy and their experiences in employing authentic assessment in K-12 ESL/EFL education, which is currently an underexplored area.
Tahap Pengetahuan dan Amalan Kemahiran Fungsi Eksekutif Guru Prasekolah
Authors: Ab Jalil Nur Ashikin , Amran Muhammad Syawal
Published: June 2023

Kemahiran fungsi eksekutif merupakan satu set kemahiran mental yang membolehkan seseorang itu merancang, membimbing dan mengawal proses dan tingkah laku yang berarahkan matlamat. Kemahiran fungsi eksekutif membantu kanak-kanak mengembangkan kemahiran kerja berpasukan, kepimpinan, membuat keputusan, berusaha ke arah matlamat, pemikiran kritis, kebolehsuaian, dan mengawal emosi sendiri dan orang lain. Menyedari akan kepentingan kemahiran fungsi eksekutif terhadap pembelajaran seusia kanak-kanak prasekolah, kajian ini dijalankan bagi meninjau tahap pengetahuan dan amalan guru prasekolah terhadap kemahiran fungsi eksekutif. Responden kajian terdiri daripada 180 orang guru prasekolah di negeri Selangor. Instrumen soal selidik diedarkan kepada responden kajian secara atas talian melalui Google Form. Data kajian dianalisis menggunakan perisian SPSS versi 26 dengan menjalankan analisis deskriptif iaitu min dan sisihan piawai serta korelasi Pearson. Hasil dapatan kajian menunjukkan bahawa tahap pengetahuan guru prasekolah terhadap kemahiran fungsi eksekutif adalah rendah (M=2.05, SP=0.761) manakala tahap amalan guru prasekolah berada tahap yang tinggi (M=4.4, SP=0.574). Hasil ujian korelasi Pearson mendapati hubungan signifikan yang sederhana antara tahap pengetahuan guru prasekolah dengan amalan kemahiran fungsi eksekutif (r=0.488). Hal ini menunjukkan adanya perkaitan antara tahap pengetahuan dengan amalan dalam guru prasekolah terhadap kemahiran fungsi eksekutif. Hasil kajian ini diharap dapat memberikan pendedahan kepada guru bagi menambah pengetahuan dan pemahaman serta mempersiapkan diri dengan kemahiran fungsi eksekutif.
Strategi dan Cabaran Pelaksanaan Pendekatan Pembelajaran Terbeza dalam Kalangan Guru di Sekolah Rendah
Authors: Radi Nur Hanisah , Amran Syawal
Published: June 2023

Pendekatan pembelajaran terbeza merupakan salah satu strategi yang dicadangkan oleh Kementerian Pendidikan Malaysia untuk mengatasi masalah keciciran dan jurang pencapaian murid di sekolah. Kajian ini dilaksanakan bertujuan untuk meneroka strategi yang digunakan oleh guru-guru di sekolah rendah dan cabaran yang dihadapi ketika mengimplementasikan pendekatan pembelajaran terbeza dalam pengajaran dan pembelajaran di sekolah. Kajian kualitatif ini menggunakan kaedah temu bual. Peserta kajian terdiri daripada 7 orang guru daripada 4 buah sekolah rendah di daerah Muar. Hasil temu bual telah dianalisis secara tematik. Kajian mendapati elemen kandungan dan aspek kesediaan murid merupakan fokus utama guru dalam merancang pengajaran mereka. Hasil kajian juga mendapati faktor masa merupakan cabaran yang terbesar dihadapi oleh guru diikuti dengan jumlah murid yang ramai, jurang tahap penguasaan murid yang besar dan diikuti oleh kekurangan bahan mengajar yang sesuai. Berdasarkan pemilihan strategi, teknik dan cabaran yang telah dikenal pasti, guru-guru, pentadbir dan bahagian pembangunan guru boleh mengambil langkah yang lebih relevan dan holistik dalam membantu guru-guru dalam meningkatkan kualiti pengajaran mereka.
Production Methods and Energy Applications of Borophene
Authors: EKİCİ Halil
Published: June 2023

Two dimensional materials have unique physical, chemical and electrical properties. Many theoretical studies on borophene revealed important possible properties, such as metallicity, transparency, conductivity and chemical activity; due to vacancies present in its structure. It was first synthesized in 2015 and experimental studies on this new exciting 2D material is few in number. It was found that many of these studies still focus on expensive and sophisticated production methods such as Molecular Beam Epitaxy (MBE) and Chemical Vapor Deposition (CVD). Although graphene, first of these 2D materials, is being studied more than two decades, it could not do the expected impact on energy industry due to lack of production methods in industrial scale. In this review, it was intended to build a narrative on the experimental production methods and resulting structures of borophene rather than theoretical background. It was found that liquid phase exfoliation method to synthesize borophene sheets might be the most promising method to upscale borophene production. Theoretical, computational and experimental studies suggested that β12 and χ3 borophene structures were stable and could be produced by sonochemical exfoliation method. In addition, possible uses in energy applications and some future prospects were also discussed. Borophene produced this way, might be used in batteries, supercapacitors hydrogen evolution (HER) and oxygen evolution (OER) reactions.
Molecular Integrity and Antioxidants Status of Nile Tilapia (O. niloticus) Exposed to Indigofera tinctoria
Authors: Popoola Omoniyi Michael , Olowolafe Tunde , Eweola Paul Ayomide
Published: June 2023

Pollution in aquatic ecosystems by various pollutants has been a concern in recent decades because of the devastating effect posed on the stability between the receiving water bodies and the biodiversity therein. Indigofera tinctoria has been used in a variety of fields, including health and medicine, as well as industrial applications such as textiles. The impacts of I. tinctoria on freshwater fishes, as well as the mechanisms underlying the biological effects, are, however, sparse. The goal of the study was to see how I. tinctoria affected Nile Tilapia (O. niloticus) juveniles' oxidative stress response, biochemical indicators, DNA disintegration, and protein profile. For 21 days, 6 varying concentrations were applied to the fish, including a control. The biochemical parameters in the test fish revealed a considerable variation in a dose-response manner. In I. tinctoria treated fish, the enzyme activity, when compared with control treatment, lipid peroxidation, DNA fragmentation, and oxidative stress all increased relative to the toxicant doses used. The protein profiling revealed a modification in the protein credentials in I. tinctoria-treated fish when compared to the control. As per the study, I. tinctoria is toxic to O. niloticus, particularly at higher doses. The results of this research could be applied to biomonitoring studies of I. tinctorial toxicity, particularly in industrial applications.
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Pollution in aquatic ecosystems is a concern due to its impact on biodiversity
Indigofera tinctoria, locally used as fabric dye was studied for its effects on Nile Tilapia juveniles
Study finds I. tinctoria toxic, causing oxidative stress and DNA fragmentation, potentially affecting niloticus' muscle protein expression

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Dyeability of Surface-Modified Cotton and Silk Fabrics with PAMAM Dendrimer Using Sargassum sp. Seaweed Extract
Authors: Ab Kadir Muhammad Ismail , Ahmad Mohd Rozi , Jabbar Habibah Abdul
Published: June 2023

In this study, a PAMAM dendrimer was used as a surface-modifier to study the dyeability of cotton and silk fabrics using a sustainable dye generated from Sargassum sp. seaweed extracts. PAMAM dendrimer is a polymeric molecule characterized with multiple branched monomers containing numerous functional primary amino groups on the surface. These amine groups would readily act as a functional group similar to the structure of the natural protein fibers which is capable to improve the dyeability of textile fibers, especially with natural dyes. The crushed powder of dry Sargassum sp. was macerated for 48 h at 60 ℃ in methanol. The cotton and silk materials were pre-treated with a PAMAM dendrimer at concentrations that were determined in advance before the dyeing process began. The electrokinetic capabilities of these surface-modified fabrics were next investigated by measuring their zeta potential with a SurPASS Electrokinetic Analyzer. Exhaust dyeing and simultaneous mordanting with vinegar, alum and iron were done on both untreated and treated cotton and silk fabrics with a certain amount of PAMAM dendrimer. The dyeing process was carried out at 85 ℃ for intervals of 40, 60 and 80 min. It was discovered that surface-modified cotton and silk materials had a lower negative charge zeta potential, which enhanced their dyeability as well as the percent exhaustion and K/S values of the dyed fabrics. As a result of the surface modification, the zeta potential of the cotton fabric went from −20.40 to −14.63 mV. Similarly, the zeta potential of the surface-modified silk fabric, on the other hand, went from −36.80 to −26.85 mV. However, the percent exhaustion of surface-modified cotton and silk fabrics was increased to 21.17 and 39.99, respectively. Likewise, the K/S ratio of the surface-modified cotton fabric was raised from 0.06 to 0.20. Although the K/S value of the surface-modified silk fabric increased from 0.15 to 0.24. Additionally, the fastness properties of the dyed fabrics were graded as good to exceptional (between 4 and 5), except for lightfastness, which was classified as poor (rated between 3 to 5). Consequently, the sustainable dye from Sargassum sp. seaweed was successfully applied to cotton and silk fabrics.
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Ray Tracer Simulation of Si-Based Solar Cells using Al2O3/ITO as Double Layers Anti Reflective Coating
Authors: Hamdan Nurul Aina Nabihah , Yusof Noorsyam , Yusoff Mohd Zaki Mohd
Published: June 2023

The solar cell has become one of the options for a greener world. Various studies have been done to achieve a solar cell with high efficiency and reasonable price. This study’s objective is to investigate how the thickness and base angle of the front layer affect the optical and electrical characteristics of Si-Based Solar cells. To accomplish this study, heterojunction solar cells using Al2O3/ITO as the double layer anti-reflection coating are analyzed using the Wafer Ray Tracer simulation by the PV Lighthouse. Al2O3 and ITO layers are used as a double anti-reflection coating (DLARC) in the light trapping strategy to support the reflection, absorption, and transmission (R, A and T) of the silicon solar cell. It acts to minimize reflectance and improves the overall efficiency of the solar cell. DLARC variation focuses on increasing absorption while decreasing reflection and transmission. The high refractive index of the hydrogenated a-Si (a-Si: H) emitter layer generates excessive reflection losses in SHJ solar cells making the silicon wafer have a low absorption efficiency. The DLARC thickness and base angle are varied as part of the simulation using the Wafer Ray Tracer by PV Lighthouse. The surface morphology of upright pyramid texture, height is 3.536 µm, texture base angle 54.74 °, and width 5 µm are used for reference scheme. Four schemes will be analyzed throughout this study along with the reference scheme. The result of this study is that Scheme 3 gives the optimum result with 99 % absorption, 21 % reflection and 67 % transmission. The goal of this study is to evaluate the impact of ARC thickness on optical and electrical characteristics. The best outcome is produced by varying the thickness and base angle of Scheme 3.  The highest Jmax value, 0.3842 mA/cm2, is found in Scheme 3.
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The high refractive index of the hydrogenated a-Si (a-Si: H) emitter layer causes significant reflection losses in SHJ solar cells, resulting in a low absorption efficiency for the silicon wafer
The double anti-reflection coating (DLARC) thickness and base angle are modified as part of the simulation using PV Lighthouse's Wafer Ray Tracer
The best results are obtained by adjusting the thickness and base angle of Scheme 3. Scheme 3 has the highest Jmax value of 0.3842 mA/cm2

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Ozonioterapia no tratamento de adiposidade localizada
Authors: Borges Vitório Jacilene , Costa Sales Michelle , Shantala Lua
Published: June 2023

A gordura localizada é desencadeada pelo excesso do adipócito armazenado de forma desordenada que pode originar distúrbios circulatórios e metabólicos. As Práticas Integrativas Complementares (PICs) surgem como prevenção de agravos e recuperação da saúde, reduzindo o uso de procedimentos e medicamentos, proporcionando autoestima e qualidade de vida. No âmbito da saúde a luta contra o excesso de peso começou a ganhar força após os anos 2000 e desde então a busca por procedimentos estéticos não invasivos como a ozonioterapia se popularizou. Esse acontecimento se deu poque a técnica demonstrou ser eficaz e segura com baixos riscos de efeitos adversos. Dessa forma o presente artigo tem como objetivo descrever os mecanismos fisiopatológicos da inflamação do tecido adiposo e correlacionar a eficácia da ozonioterapia para o tratamento da adiposidade localizada. Sua elaboração foi feita a partir de uma revisão de literatura integrativa. Os resultados obtidos descrevem os riscos do acúmulo de tecido adiposo além das questões estéticas e incluem estudos in vitro e clínicos que revelam a eficácia da ozonioterapia. Além da sua segurança em baixas concentrações, de 4 a 10 μg, seus benefícios incluem a melhora da qualidade de vida e da autoestima dos pacientes e é uma intervenção de baixo custo. O fator crítico associado ao tema é a pouca disponibilidade de estudo clínicos com variedade de pacientes publicados.
Light Weight Emotion Recognition System of Facial Images using Convolutional Neural Networks
Authors: Mrs. S. Sudha  , Dr. R. Karthiyayini
Published: June 2023

Sentiment analysis, also known as sentiment research or sentiment mining, is the process of analyzing consumer generated online content (be it text, images, or video) to determine their mood. Images are a powerful resource where people can share their thoughts and share their experiences via social media. With the increase of social media users who regularly share their memes, videos and pictures, visual content analysis can help users better understand their views on the topic, problem or thing. Real time Emotional Intelligence has been a field of research. in the last few years. Facial expressions convey non-verbal information from facial interactions. The human machine interface plays an important role in automatic face recognition, which has attracted more and more researchers since the early 1990s. Inspired by this challenge, this paper introduces the Light Emotion Recognition (LWER) system using facial images from the FER (Facial Emotion Recognition) dataset provided in the Kaggle Facial Expression Recognition competition. The emotions depicted in the illustrations were divided into five categories: anger, fear, love, sadness, and happiness. Using a deep convolutional neural network (CNN), it recognizes and interprets the semantic information contained in the facial images. The LWER is based on two-part convolutional neural network (CNN): The first-part removes the background from the picture, and the second part concentrates on the facial feature vector extraction. Experimental results show that CNN can be used effectively for image recognition and the proposed method is proven to be efficient for emotion recognition
Dr. B. R. Ambedkar’s Contribution to the Revival of Buddhism in Modern India: A Historical Perspective
Authors: Dr. Hemappa B. Kenchalli
Published: June 2023

Buddhism is one of the major religions in the world. It is a world religion, which arose in India, and is based on the teachings of Siddhārtha Gautama who was deemed a "Buddha" (Enlightened human being). Buddhism has been reemerging in India since the past century, due to its adoption by many Indian intellectuals, the migration of Buddhist Tibetan exiles, and the mass conversion of hundreds of thousands of Hindu Dalits led by Dr. B. R. Ambedkar. Ambedkar was greatly impressed by studying Tipitaka, the collection of Buddha’s sayings. He said that India would rise once again to its glory, when people turn to Buddhism and practice the high ethical principles preached by Buddha. After publishing a series of books and articles arguing that Buddhism was the only way for the Dalits to gain equality, Ambedkar publicly converted on 14 October 1956, at Deekshabhoomi, Nagpur. After receiving ordination, Ambedkar gave dhamma diksha to his followers. The ceremony included 22 vows given to all new converts after ‘Three Jewels’ and ‘Five Precepts’. Even though Ambedkar had been a follower of Buddhism for barely seven weeks, during that small period he contributed immensely for the promotion of Buddhism. At the time of his death around seven lakh Dalits had become Buddhists. He saw Buddhism as a religion based on wisdom and compassion, which supports tolerance and human rights, and fulfils the deep spiritual needs of people. Thus Ambedkar’s contribution to the revival of Buddhism in contemporary India is very significant
THE IMPORTANCE OF HYDROTHERAPY IN THE REHABILITATION OF SEQUELS IN NEUROLOGICAL PATIENTS
Authors: Mendes Pereira Barbosa Daniela , Fonceca Pimenta Stéfani
Published: June 2023

Introduction: The neurological sequelae are result from the brain damages occasioned by pathologies that affect the central nervous system and/or peripheral nervous system resulting in malfunction, limitations and physical and/or cognitive incapacities. Among the resulting sequels from the brain damages are found the muscle weakness, hypertonia, hypotonia, limited range of motion, difficulty transferring and walking, sensory loss, incoordination and postural instability. The hydrotherapy is a specialty of aquatic physiotherapy that uses water in all its states, as a treating agent of injuries and physical conditions. It will act in the rehabilitation of these patients promoting a greater evolution of themselves due to the facilitations given by the aquatic environment during the exercises which will entail in respiratory, cardiovascular, musculoskeletal and psychological benefits. Objective: To analyze hydrotherapy in the rehabilitation of sequelae in neurological patients. Method: It was performed a file search in the Scielo (Scientific Eletronic Library On-line), Google Scholar and PubMed database in the English and Portuguese languages. Bibliographic research bases were also used. Conclusion: Based on the surveys investigated, it was found that the use of hydrotherapy in the rehabilitation of neurological sequelae was extremely favorable in the recovery of patients, providing a significant improvement and a superior evolution to the traditional treatments performed on the ground.
PERFORMANCE OF THE PHYSIOTHERAPIST IN A PEDIATRIC ICU
Authors: Paulo Silva Felipe Rocha João
Published: June 2023

Introduction: Physiotherapy was recognized as a profession through Decree Law nº 938, in 1969. In general, it covers patient treatment with a focus on the prevention or treatment of functional kinetic injuries caused by trauma and/or disease. Currently, in Brazil, physiotherapists are part of the multidisciplinary teams required in Intensive Care Units - ICUs, including Pediatric ICUs. Objective: To describe the areas of activity of the Physical Therapist in Pediatric Intensive Care Units – PICUs. Method: The work was developed from bibliographic research, of the descriptive and exploratory type, carried out from research bases, such as LILACS platforms - Latin American and Caribbean Literature in Health Sciences, SCIELO - Scientific Electronic Library and PubMed , websites and archives of the Ministry of Health (MS) and the Brazilian Society of Pediatrics (SBP), magazines, books and periodicals. Conclusion: Based on this research, it was possible to summarize that physiotherapy as a specialty brings a series of benefits, in the short, medium and long term, to patients hospitalized in ICUs, and especially in Pediatric ICUs, which has increasingly required professionals to, both in the search for knowledge and adaptation on a case-by-case basis, in order to avoid complications in the recovery and development of hospitalized children. During their work, physiotherapists perform multiple therapeutic approaches at different stages of treatment, seeking to avoid possible respiratory and motor complications, with the aim of providing patients with good prognosis until hospital discharge. Due to its importance for the operation of PICUs, as well as for the success of the patients’ recovery process, constant investment is needed in studies and regulations regarding the techniques and procedures performed in hospital environments.
THE BENEFITS OF GAME THERAPY IN NEUROLOGICAL PHYSIOTHERAPEUTIC TREATMENT
Authors: Alves de Souza Gabriel
Published: June 2023

Game therapy is a technique that uses videogames as a physical therapy resource to promote physical and cognitive rehabilitation of patients with different clinical conditions. Game therapy was developed in 2006 in Canada and arrived in Brazil in 2007, being recognized by the Federal Council of Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy (COFFITO) since 2015. It works through movement sensors that capture the patients’ gestures and transform them into actions in games, stimulating motor coordination, balance, cardiovascular conditioning, and brain activity. It is a complementary therapy that does not replace conventional forms of treatment, but contributes in a playful and fun way to the recovery of patients.
THE BENEFITS OF PHYSIOTHERAPY IN ALZHEIMER’S DISEASE SYMPTOMS
Authors: Graebin André
Published: June 2023

Introduction: The Alzheimer’s Disease is a progressive condition that affects the memory and other cognitive functions, impactaring negatively the the life of patients and their relatives. The physical therapy is an important alley in the treatment of these individuals, by aiming to improve their autonomy, well-being and independency. Objective: To show the benefits of the physical therapy treatment in patients with Alzheimer. Method: It was performed a bibliographic review research utilizing the Google Scholar, SciELO and PubMed databases in Portuguese, Spanish and English languages. Conclusion: It was found that the physical therapy is of high importance for the life quality maintenance in the population affected by the Alzheimer’s Disease, because it presents benefits in physical capabilities and motor skills such as: improved flexibility, strength gain, improved cardiovascular capacity, balance and better cognition.
The Effect of Using Live Worksheet-Based Electronic Worksheets to Measure Cognitive Learning Outcomes
Authors: Rusdan Muhammad , Mulya Djem Bangun
Published: June 2023

This study aimed to determine the effect of using live worksheet-based Electronic Student Worksheets (LKPD) to measure cognitive learning outcomes. This research approach uses quantitative research. The subjects in this study were students at Cimanggung State Senior High School class XI for the 2022/2023 academic year, totalling 72 respondents. The data collection method used in this research is a questionnaire method by giving questionnaires and tests to respondents as assessment material. The data analysis used was univariate and bivariate analysis through SPSS software. The results showed that the average value of the group given live worksheet-based LKPD was higher than the group that was not given live worksheet-based LKPD. The average value of the control class is 40.8 (low) to 66.7 (high). At the same time, the average value of the class given the treatment of giving Live Worksheet-based LKPD with a pre-test score (of 41.3), which means low, and a post-test score (of 75.7), which means very high. There is a significant difference in the effect of pre-test and post-test learning outcomes on students who use Live Worksheet-based LKPD in PPKn class XI SMA N Cimanggung lessons.
The Influence of Principal's Participative Leadership Style and Work Climate on Public Middle School Teacher Performance
Authors: Arina Yudela , Revita Yuni , Gistituati Nurhizrah , Rusdinal Rusdinal
Published: June 2023

There is still a phenomenon in the field where some teachers lack discipline in teaching, and their motivation fluctuates, thus lowering the quality of their performance. Teachers' work or organizational climate is also seen as less favourable, possibly due to a lack of effective communication and feelings of jealousy towards colleagues. Indeed, this will impact the teachers' emotional state, which in turn affects their performance. Leadership participation is needed in such conditions. This study is field research with a quantitative approach. The research subjects consisted of 30 teachers. The research findings conclude that: a) there is an influence of the principal's participative leadership style on the performance of middle school teachers, b) there is an influence of the work climate on the performance of middle school teachers, c) there is a combined influence of the principal's participative leadership style and the work climate on the performance of middle school teachers, and d) the simultaneous influence of the independent variables, the principal's participative leadership style, and the work climate, on the dependent variable, the performance of middle school teachers, accounts for approximately 90.1% and is influenced by other unmentioned variables. The implications of this research can serve as a guideline for school principals to implement a participative leadership style that supports teachers in developing their performance and creates a positive and conducive work climate to enhance teachers' performance in schools.
Impact of non-pharmaceutical interventions on circulating respiratory viruses during the COVID-19 pandemic in Turkey
Authors: Kırca Füsun , Aydoğan Sibel , Gozalan Aysegul , Güler Ezgi , Uyan Erten Ayşegül Zehra , Özşen Uygur Ayşe Sena , Doğan Alper , Dinc Bedia
Published: June 2023

BACKGROUND:

Non-pharmaceutical interventions (NPIs) applied to limit the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic also affect the circulation and seasonal characteristics of other respiratory viruses.

OBJECTIVES:

Assess the impact of NPIs on the spread and seasonal characteristics of non-SARS-CoV-2 respiratory viruses and examine viral respiratory co-infections.

DESIGN:

Retrospective cohort

SETTING:

Single center in Turkey.

PATIENTS AND METHODS:

Syndromic multiplex viral polymerase chain reaction (mPCR) panel results of patients admitted to the Ankara Bilkent City Hospital with symptoms of acute respiratory tract infection between April 1, 2020 and October 30, 2022 were evaluated. Two study periods before and after 1 July 2021, when the restrictions were discontinued, were statistically analyzed and compared to determine the effect of NPIs on circulating respiratory viruses.

MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES:

Prevalence of respiratory viruses as determined by syndromic mPCR panel.

SAMPLE SIZE:

11300 patient samples were evaluated.

RESULTS:

At least one respiratory tract virus was detected in 6250 (55.3%) patients. Of these, at least one respiratory virus was detected in 5% in the first period (between April 1, 2020 and June 30, 2021, when NPIs were applied), and in 95% in the second period (between July 1, 2021 and October 30, 2022, when NPIs were relaxed). After the removal of NPIs, there was a statistically significant increase in hRV/EV, RSV-A/B, Flu A/H3, hBoV, hMPV, PIV-1, PIV-4, hCoV-OC43, PIV-2 and hCoV-NL63 (
P
<.05). In the 2020-2021 season, when strict NPIs were applied, all respiratory viruses evaluated did not have the usual seasonal peak and there were no seasonal influenza epidemics during this period.

CONCLUSIONS:

NPIs resulted in a dramatic decrease in the prevalence of respiratory viruses and notable disruption of seasonal characteristics.

LIMITATIONS:

Single-center study and retrospective.

CONFLICT OF INTEREST:

None.