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Continent Based Geo-Landmark Detection and Recognition Using CNN
Authors:   University of Mumbai, Maharashtra, India, Deshmane Prof. Priyanka
Published: May 2024

In the modern world, we need the development of an automated system that can accurately detect landmarks and provide essential services is important. The 'Continent-based Geo-Landmark Detection and Recognition using CNN" project develop the Continent-based Landmark Detection system using deep learning, specifically Convolutional neural network (CNNs). The system will be capable of identifying landmarks from uploaded images. It will provide a short summary about the identified landmarks, and extract geographic data such as landmark address, latitude and longitude and display them on the map. Additionally, the system will utilize location information (i.e. Latitude and Longitude) to locate 17 essential services such as Road Network, Hospitals, Bus Stops, Railway Station, ATM's, Religious Institutions (Temple, Masjid, Church and more) etc. around the identified landmark within a specified radius, such as 1000 meters (i.e. 1 kilometer). Keywords: CNN; Continents; Geo-landmark; Detection and Recognition; Convolution neural network; Deep Learning; Python.
INVESTIGATING THE IMPACT OF CREDIT RISK ON FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE OF COMMERCIAL BANK IN INDIA
Authors:   Galgotias University, Alam MD Waquar
Published: May 2024

In this liberalization period, credit Risk Management has got much importance in the Indian Economy. The main challenges faced by the banking sector today are the challenge of identifying the risk and managing it. The risk is imbibed nature of the banking business. The main role of a bank is of intermediate for those having resources and requiring resources. For risk management various risks like credit risk, market risk or operational risk have to be converted into one composite measure. The importance of credit risk management and its impact on profitability has motivated us to pursue this study. We assume that if the credit risk management is sound, the profit level will be satisfactory. The other way around, if the credit risk management is poor, the profit level will be relatively lower. Because the less the banks loss from credits, the more the banks gain. Therefore, it is necessary that measurement of credit risk should be in tandem with other measurements of operation and market risk so that the requisite composite estimate can be worked out. So, in banking sector credit risk management is being most important task of all. Moreover, the central question is how significant the impact of credit risk management on profitability is. This thesis is an endeavor to find the answer. The principal concern of this thesis is to ascertain to what extent banks can manage their credit risks, what tools or techniques are at their disposal and to what extent their performance can be augmented by proper credit risk management policies and strategies.
ANALYSIS OF MAGIC FORMULA FOR INVESTMENT RETURN IN INDIAN STOCK
Authors:   SCHOOL OF BUSINESS GALGOTIAS UNIVERSITY, MUSHARRAF MOHD
Published: May 2024

Magic Formula Investing, popularized by Joel Greenblatt, is a strategy that focuses on selecting stocks based on two main criteria: high earnings yield and high return on capital. Earnings yield is the ratio of a company's earnings per share to its stock price, indicating how much profit a company is generating relative to its price. Return on capital, on the other hand, measures how efficiently a company is using its capital to generate profits. The goal of this strategy is to identify undervalued companies that exhibit strong financial performance. By targeting stocks with high earnings yield and return on capital, investors aim to uncover hidden gems in the stock market that may be overlooked by others. This methodical approach to value investing has garnered attention for its relative simplicity and effectiveness in outperforming the market. One of the key advantages of the Magic Formula is its straightforward nature, which makes it accessible to a wide range of investors. Unlike more complex investment strategies that require in-depth financial analysis, the Magic Formula provides a clear and systematic way to identify potential investment opportunities. Overall, Magic Formula Investing offers investors a disciplined and rules-based approach to stock selection, with the aim of achieving superior returns compared to the broader market. While past performance is not indicative of future results, the Magic Formula's track record
Standard Essential Patents on Low-Cost Mobile Phones in India: A Case to Strengthen Competition Regulation?
Authors: Chaudhary Nehaa
Published: May 2024

The realization of the promise of the sub hundred dollar mobile device as a facilitator of access to knowledge is contingent inter alia on its availability in the market place. In turn, the market availability of the sub hundred dollar mobile device is influenced by the existence of an enabling environment for producers to produce, and consumers to consume. From a regulatory perspective, the enabling environment itself is a function of existing laws and policies, and the ‘developmental effects’ of certain laws and policies (Saraswati, 2012). This article seeks to examine one such legal and policy lever and the role of a regulator in the development of an enabling environment for access to sub hundred dollar mobile devices. This paper is founded on four assumptions: first, that access to sub hundred dollar mobile devices is influenced by their price; second, that the question of access necessitates conversation between the intellectual property regime and several other actors, sites and tools; third, that one of the fundamental goals of regulatory reform is the creation of a ‘stable, open and future- proof environment’ (Guermazi and Satola, 2005) that encourages access to these devices; and fourth, that there exist public law implications of intellectual property that justify the involvement of State actors and regulators in matters that may arise out of private transactions. This article will examine whether there is a role to be played by competition law in this narrative of innovation, intellectual property and access to sub hundred dollar mobile devices. In light of increasing litigation around standard essential patents, and the inability of FRAND and International Standard Setting Organizations to find a comprehensive solution, this paper will question the efficacy of competition law as an ex post solution to a problem that might be better addressed by ex ante regulation from a specialized body. In an attempt to address these questions, this article will examine the role of the Competition Commission of India and the Indian Judiciary. Orders of the Competition Commission will be studied from its inception till March, 2015, in order to draw conclusions about the role that the Commission identifies for itself and the nature of disputes it adjudicates. This article will also examine the role of similarly placed institutions in the United States of America as well as some member states of the European Union. It will be argued that while Competition Law might address some of the issues arising out of litigation around standard essential patents, and might be a tool to increase access to sub hundred dollar mobile devices, its efficacy as a long term solution in light of its nature as an ex post solution, is questionable. Consequently, it might be prudent to have a conversation leaning towards exante regulation of the market place by a specialized regulator.
Peel-Off Lawyers: Legal Professionals in India's Corporate Law Firm Sector
Authors: Krishnan Jayanth K
Published: May 2024

This stuy is about hierarchj within the legalprofession - how itpresents itself, how it is retained, and how it is combated. The soio legal literature on this subject is rich, with many roots tracing back to Professor Marc Galanter famous early 1970s article on the Haves' and Have-Nots.' Galanter'spiece and the work of those influenced by him rghty suggest that resources - institutional, financial, and demogr'phic - contribute to whether lawyers are, and remain as, part of the Haves.' Yet, while resources of course greaty matter, as this studj will argue other forces are sgn fcant as well. One set, in particular, relates to what the socialpschology literature has termed mobbing aphenomenon that contributes to the reinforcing of hierarchy through certain aggressive and passive tactics that those withpower use to consolidate their reigns and hinder the upward mobility of the emploees beneath them. In the setting of the legal profession, the result can be an environment where Have-Not' lawyers within an ofice are commonly left to feel insecure, powerless, and stuck in the legal emploment positions in which the find themselves. To evaluate how resources and mobbing interact, this stuy returns to the place from where Galanter's original inspiration for the 'Haves' article came: India. The results of a multi-year ethnography are presented on th Indian crporate bar. Since India liberaliZed its econom in 1991, numerous Indian corporate lawfirms have thrived, even post-2008. But often steep professionalpyramids exist within these firms -_perpetuated by those wnith power exerting a combination of resource-advantages and mobbing-techniques - that can leave lower-level lawyers eeling excluded from this success. To combat this hierarchical status quo, unhapp layers are increasingy peeling-of to start their own new law firm enterprises. Peel-off lawyers are thus seeking to become the new Haves.' However, the goal forpeel-of lawyers is not solely to earn higher incomes but also to create environments that are more democratic, transparent, and humane. As this studj argues, such opportunities are now possible because of a more liberal, globaliZed economy, and given the commitment to greater egalitarian norms, this development is indeed welcome, especialy as the next generation of corporate lawyers emerges within India.
Analisis Problem Tree Pada Kebijakan Pembayaran Parkir Elektronik di Kota Surabaya
Authors: Abdillah Taqiyyudin , Muhammad Farrel Langit Arundaya  , M. Noer Falaq Al Amin
Published: May 2024

Abstract. The Surabaya City Government recently implemented a new policy aimed at increasing the efficiency and transparency of parking fee collection. The new policy focuses on the use of electronic payment methods, especially QRIS, to reduce the possibility of leaks and increase parking attendants' income. By using QRIS, the government hopes to provide the public with a safe and convenient way to pay for parking, while ensuring that all parking charges are recorded accurately. To assess the effectiveness of this new policy, researchers will analyze the public's response to non-cash payments, such as QRIS, as well as the impact of this payment system on parking attendants' income. Researchers will use the Literature Review and Problem Tree Analysis method to conduct a comprehensive analysis of the benefits and potential challenges related to this new policy. Overall, the government hopes this new policy will not only improve the efficiency and transparency of parking fee collection but also increase the income of parking attendants and provide the public with a convenient and safe way to pay for parking.
Distribution, Diversity and Estimation of Losses caused by Stored Grain Insect Pests from Distribution Poonch Azad Jammu and Kashmir
Authors: Tahir Finza , Khan Muhammad Raffique , Younas Muhammad Tahir , Tahir Muneeba , Maroof Tooba
Published: May 2024

About three billion tons of grains are produced per annum and at various levels of the grain distribution chain are stored indefinite units like shoppers, silos, warehouses, containers, and even in piles on the ground. Throughout the world, about 20 percent of stored grains are damaged due to insect pests annually. The current study was designed to find the biodiversity of stored grain pests and to evaluate the loss estimation of stored grains caused by insect pests in this region. The study was categorized into ten localities namely, Banjosa, Chotagala, Ali Sojal, Khaigala, Chak, Rawalakot, Supply Bazar, Shujjabad, Tain, and Paniola. Samples of stored grains with their insect pests were collected from each location and were brought to the laboratory. Insect pests were separated from grain samples, preserved in glass tubes, and identified with the help of available literature. Quantitative data was analyzed by an independent sample T-test and one-way analysis of variance. Statistics, SPSS and past software were used for different analyses. The present study was done to explore the insect pest fauna of stored grain products of Rawalakot and also conclude the loss of stored grain in this region. The result indicates five insect pest species were reported from Banjosa and Ali Sojal. Four species of insect pest were reported from Rawalakot, Chota gala, Khaigal, Chak, Shujjabad, Paniola and Tain. While only 3 species were found from Supply bazar. The percentage loss results from different grains at Banjosa, Chak and Rawalakot shows maximum amount of damage in maize. While maximum percentage loss damage recorded from different grains at localities Ali Sojal, Khaigala, Supply bazar, Shujjabad, Tain and Paniola was in red kidney beans and at Chota gala maximum percentage damage was recorded in wheat. On average maximum percentage damage was recorded in red kidney beans followed by maize and wheat district Rawalakot.
Sustainable Maize Farming: Organic Soil Amendments Boost Maize Production and Soil Quality
Authors: Kamal Abid , Mian Ishaq Ahmad , Tariq Muhammad
Published: May 2024

Soil organic matter depletion leads to soil structural degradation in cultivated ecosystems. Organic soil amendment reduces inorganic fertilizer dependency, maintains soil properties, and enhances crop production. Organic soil amendments are crucial for sustainable agriculture, providing nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium to soil and plants. They help address soil organic carbon depletion and environmental issues, as inorganic fertilization hinders sustainable agriculture by affecting soil fertility and crop productivity. A two-year field experiment at the Agriculture Research Farm, University of Agriculture Peshawar-Pakistan, examined the effects of combining organic and inorganic amendments on maize variety Azam and hybrid CS 220, aiming to compensate for soil organic carbon loss. Treatments were Control, Half (H) NPK, Full NPK, Legume Residues (LR) @ 10 tons ha-1, Humic Acid (HA) @ 5 kg ha-1, Biochar (BC) @ 10 tons ha-1, LR + HNPK, HA + HNPK, BC + HNPK, HLR +HHA+ HNPK, HLR + HBC + HNPK and HBC + HHA + HNPK. The study used a two-factorial randomized complete block design with three replications to study maize two-year data. Results showed significant cob lengths in HLR + HBC + HNPK treatment, while maximum results in plant population, 1000 grain weight, and biological yield were in HBC + HHA + HNPK treatment. The highest soil organic matter was recorded in plots with only BC application at 10 tons ha-1, with the highest soil K recorded in BC + HNPK treatment. The hybrid CS 220 maize variety showed superior yield and component performance compared to the Azam variety, while the Azam variety yielded the best results in soil parameters. The maize production improved significantly in the second year compared to the first year. The study suggests that combining organic and half-inorganic fertilizers improves soil fertility, making it a viable strategy for crop yield regulation and sustainable maize production. This can be achieved using efficient organic soil amendments alone or in combination with commercially available inorganic fertilizers.
A STUDY ON THE POSSIBILITY OF APPLYING E-GOVERNANCE IN LIGHT OF THE AVAILABILITY OF INTELLIGENT ORGANIZATION DIMENSIONS
Authors:   Business Administration Department, Al-Mustaqbal University College, Babylon, Iraq, Majeed Amjed Hameed , flaih Ziyad jiwad ,   Business Administration Department, Al-Mustaqbal University College, Babylon, Iraq, Baqer Yasser Haider ,   Business Administration Department, Al-Mustaqbal University College, Babylon, Iraq, Emad Mohamed ,   Business Administration Department, Al-Mustaqbal University College, Babylon, Iraq, Khader Zahra Mohannad ,   Business Administration Department, Al-Mustaqbal University College, Babylon, Iraq
Published: May 2024

The research aims to identify the nature of the relationship between the independent variable e-governance and its relationship to the availability of the dimensions of the smart organization, as well as presenting a set of conclusions to researchers in order to achieve full benefit from the research variables. The research problem was to test the relationship between electronic governance and the smart organization in Al-Waha Soft Drinks Company/Babylon. A questionnaire numbering (70) items was distributed, of which (60) items were valid and (10) items were invalid, and then the responses were analyzed. The statistical analysis program SPSS-24 was used to analyze the responses of the individuals in the research sample. It was found that there is a correlation between the dimensions of the independent variable and the dependent variable. The research also concluded that the relationship between the two variables can be achieved when the researched company is able to ensure the required level of availability of the dimensions of the smart organization to reach the best application of electronic governance. The research came out with a number of recommendations, the most important of which is that production lines should be modernized in a way that is compatible with modernity in the systems of factories with commodity production to perform work in an integrated manner. Researchers and practitioners must cooperate in order to contribute to facilitating the organizations’ mission in adopting modern tools for success represented by electronic governance. It is necessary to conduct more research in order to spread the smart organization culture in our universities and organizations.
Advancements in Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) Protocols: A Systematic Review of Outcomes.
Authors:   Specialist in Occupational Health & Safety, Hospital General Santo Domingo, Ecuador., Pujos Bolívar Leonardo Saquinga , Herrera Santiago Israel Cárdenas ,   Independent Investigator, Ecuador., Jara Daniela Geomar Salazar ,   Medicine Department, Hospital de Especialidades Fuerzas Armadas Número 1, Ecuador., Timbe Andrés Geovanny Puchi ,   Medicine Department, Universidad de Cuenca, Ecuador., Demera Jean Pierre Villafuerte ,   Medicine Department, Pichincha Humana, Ecuador., Contreras Noelia Marlene Sarmiento ,   Medicine Department, Ministerio Salud Pública Ecuador., López Mishelle Estefania Garcés ,   Medicine Department, Pontificia Universidad Católica del Ecuador.
Published: May 2024

The advent of Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) has introduced a total reformation in perioperative care, replacing classic methods with a better, evidence-oriented approach, that focuses on the patient rather than their surgery. ERAS protocol applies the comprehensive approach to patient care by taking all stages before, during, and postoperatively into account. These schemes center on personalized treatments that are customized to the individual's individual needs. The vital constituents of ERAS include nutrition evaluation and improvement, patient education, minimally invasive procedures, and multimodal pain management. ERAS provides a wide range of benefits such as a reduction in postoperative complications, shorter hospital stay periods, better patient outcomes, and a decrease in cost to the medical industry. This paper will discuss systematically what are previous clinical outcomes in general surgery with EARS protocol as compared to traditional approaches.
MÔ PHỎNG NGẬP LỤT DO SÓNG TRÀN TẠI KHU VỰC ĐÊ BIỂN ĐỒ SƠN
Authors: Vũ Văn Ngọc  , Nguyễn Thanh Bằng  , Trần Đăng Hùng
Published: May 2024

Khu du lịch ven biển Đồ Sơn được bảo vệ bởi công trình đê biển có cao trình đỉnh đê nằm trong khoảng từ 3,7 m đến trên 4,2 m luôn cao hơn mực nước biển cực đại đã xảy ra. Mặc dù vậy, khu vực dân sinh, khu du lịch và cơ sở hạ tầng liên quan phía sau đê thường xuyên bị ảnh hưởng khi sóng lớn gây ra nước tràn qua đê và ngập lụt khu vực. Các tính toán ngập lụt trước đây đối với khu vực ven biển thường được tiếp cận theo hướng mô hình hóa, ngập lụt khu vực sau đê chỉ được xem xét khi mực nước cao hơn đê biển, trong khi đó thực tế mực nước thấp hơn đê biển thì ngập lụt sau đê vẫn diễn ra. Trong bài báo này, nhóm tác giả giới thiệu phương pháp mô phỏng tích hợp đồng thời lượng tràn qua đê biển và ngập lụt khu vực sau đê. Các thông số độ lưu không đỉnh đê (Rc), độ cao sóng (Hs), chu kỳ sóng (Tp), lưu lượng tràn đơn vị (q) được tích hợp đầy đủ và liên hoàn trong một lần mô phỏng.
The Relationship between Attitudes and Family Support and Compliance with Fluid Restrictions in Chronic Kidney Failure Patients on Hemodialysis
Authors:   Department of Nursing, Health Polytechnic of Jakarta III, Indonesia, Manurung Santa
Published: May 2024

Chronic Kidney Failure is a non-communicable disease, where the process of the disease leading to a decline in function takes a long time and cannot return to normal. The prevalence of Chronic Renal Failure in the world and in Indonesia is estimated to increase by 8% every year. One of the most common problems faced by Chronic Kidney Failure patients undergoing hemodialysis is the increase in fluid volume between the two hemodialysis periods. Compliance with fluid restriction is a very important factor, where the factors that influence compliance include attitude and family support. The purpose of this study was to determine the relationship between attitude and family support with adherence to fluid restriction in patients with Chronic Kidney Failure with Hemodialysis at Jakarta Hajj Hospital with a quantitative method where the type of research used was descriptive analysis with a cross sectional design. Data collection was carried out using a questionnaire with chi-square test analysis. The number of samples used was 68 samples with purposive sampling. Statistical test results showed that there was a relationship between attitude and adherence to fluid restrictions (p=0.032) and there was a relationship between family support and adherence to fluid restrictions (p=0.033) in patients with chronic kidney failure in the hemodialysis room at Haji Hospital, Jakarta.
Covid-19: Good vs. Evil Dichotomy in News Media
Authors: Wardani Agista , Adityo Adityo
Published: May 2024

Dichotomy may be expressed through the languages used on social media. When it comes to Covid-19, a pandemic that began in 2020, the global population is still unfamiliar with the problem and is in the process of adapting through various ideologies and strategies represented on social media. The objective of this research is to identify the dichotomy that surfaced during COVID-19 based on five reports from three YouTube channels. Qualitative discourse analysis was used by the researchers. This research focuses on the opinions of netizens on five reports that were posted on three YouTube channels about COVID-19 between January and May 2020, when Indonesia was enacting a "stay at home" policy. The findings show that comments from netizens fall into two categories. They are comments that support remaining at home to reduce the spread of Covid-19, as well as those that oppose staying at home for economic reasons. Furthermore, the remarks from one categorization overshadow the comments from the other classification. The remarks for each categorization see them as good and the other as wicked. Nonetheless, discourse analysis serves to reinvigorate social activity. As a result, mutual understanding is critical in dealing with this problem.
The wear-off phenomenon of repeated botulinum toxin injection for chronic migraine treatment: A retrospective study
Authors: Ruşen Emir , Hafez Gaye , Tunç Yeşim
Published: May 2024

Objectives: This study aimed to evaluate the efficacy, predictors of response, clinical considerations, and analysis of patient-reported wear-off events during injection periods of onabotulinumtoxinA (Onabot-A).

Patients and methods: This retrospective study was conducted with 30 adult chronic migraine patients (26 females, 4 males; mean age: 37.9±9.3 years; range, 24 to 72 years) followed between January 2017 and December 2022. All patients received Onabot-A injections at different frequencies throughout their treatment and responded to Onabot-A. The duration between cycles was 3 months in 26 patients, and this period varied in four patients. The Visual Analog Scale scores were measured before and after the injection, all patients responded to Onabot-A.

Results: Nine patients stated that they experienced wear-off at least once during their treatment cycles. In some patients, the duration of action lasted less than 12 weeks, resulting in a wear-off phenomenon. Although sex and age were not significant variables in terms of the presence or absence of wear-off phenomenon, the number of Onabot-A injections (Onabot-A treatment cycles) among patients was found to be a statistically significant variable in terms of the presence of wear-off (p<0.011).

Conclusion: Repeated treatments using Onabot-A appear to be safe and well-tolerated, but the effectiveness of the drug appears to be affected by wear-off phases that may occur during long-term treatment with Onabot-A.
A paideia em platão e a educação
Authors: Carneiro Everton Nery
Published: May 2024

O presente texto traz como objetivo tratar sobre a educação na seara da paideia em Platão. Seguir esse trilho é caminhar buscando atualizar a interpretação da sua obra “A República”, tendo como ação metodológica a filosofia como perspectiva ir além da contemplação e da reflexão, para ocupar a dimensão da criação de conceitos, sendo desta forma uma atividade criadora. Ao assumir esse procedimento metódico apontamos para o paradoxo entre a paideia como livre desenvolvimento das capacidades naturais e a paideia como processo de restrição dessa mesma liberdade. O nosso objeto residindo na obra “A República” de Platão, tem como mote principal que esta obra não trata sobre o Estado, mas sobre o ser humano e sua capacidade de criar o próprio Estado. Toda a construção desse texto tem como base a ideia (sem ingenuidade epistemológica) de uma superação da doxa rumando a uma construção da episteme, ou seja, de um processo de libertação da opinião e construção do conhecimento.
Pelvimetria direta e indireta de novilhas e vacas da raça Brangus
Authors: Schram Patrícia Terezinha , Pilati Artur Grando , Goldoni Iara , Moya Carla Fredrichsen
Published: May 2024

O presente trabalho teve por objetivo ampliar o conhecimento sobre uma das estruturas de grande importância na reprodução, a pelve. Fez-se necessário o aprofundamento na pelviologia para conhecer e entender melhor os parâmetros de relevância em tal estrutura, como a comprovação da utilidade da pelvimetria com o pelvímetro de Rice e as possíveis correlações com a avaliação corporal, para prevenção de possíveis partos distócicos em novilhas e vacas da raça Brangus, visto que essa raça é uma das mais importantes e difundidas no país. No estudo foram utilizadas 50 novilhas e 47 vacas da raça Brangus, primíparas e pluríparas, aptas para exercer atividade reprodutiva. A média e desvio padrão de peso das vacas foi de 510,17±75,18kg e das novilhas foi de 296,53±40,86 kg, constatando-se que as novilhas já possuíam 59,2% do peso adulto. A média e desvio padrão da área da elipse nas vacas foi de 189,29±30,96 cm2, e das novilhas de 113,89±18,51 cm2, o que representa 60,16% da área adulta estimada. Obteve-se correlação positiva entre perímetro torácico e diâmetro biilíaco médio, diâmetro biilíaco externo com diâmetro sacropúbico interno e peso com área da elipse, dos animais analisados. Tais correlações permitem concluir que essas medidas externas podem ser utilizadas como critério de seleção de matrizes quando a pelvimetria interna não for passível de realização.
Klimakterium Dönemindeki Kadınların Yaşadıkları Menopoz Semptomları ile İnternet Kullanımları Arasındaki İlişki
Authors: Aslan Demirtaş Fatma , Hotun Şahin Nevin
Published: May 2024

Bu araştırma klimakterium dönemindeki kadınların yaşadıkları menopoz semptomları ile internet kullanımları arasındaki ilişkiyi belirlemek amacıyla yapıldı. Tanımlayıcı ve kesitsel tipte yapılan bu çalışma, 17.06.2021-17.06.2022 tarihleri arasında İstanbul’da yaşayan 40-65 yaş arası klimakterium dönemdeki kadınlar ile çevrim içi platformlarda 225 kadın ile yapıldı. Veriler Kişisel Bilgi Formu, İnterneti Kullanımı ile İlgili Bilgi Formu ve Menopoz Semptomları Değerlendirme Ölçeği (MSDÖ) ile toplanmıştır. Araştırma kapsamına alınan kadınların yaş ortalaması 51,09±5,86’dır. Kadınların %43,5’i bazen de olsa interneti menopoz semptomları ile baş etmek için kullanmaktadır. Kadınların MSDÖ ölçekten alınan toplam puan ortalaması 13,86±7,92 olarak bulunmuştur Kadınların interneti kullanım özellikleri ile MSDÖ toplam puanı karşılaştırıldığında, bazen, sıklıkla ve her zaman cevabını veren kadınların hiçbir zaman cevabını verenlere göre MSDÖ toplam puanı daha yüksek olduğu belirlenmiştir. Çalışmaya katılan kadınların menopoz semptomlarının şiddeti değerlendirildiğinde, sırasıyla somatik şikayetler, psikolojik şikayetler ve ürogenital şikayetler yaşadıkları saptanmıştır. Menopoz semptomları için internete başvuran kadınların başvurmayan kadınlara göre daha fazla menopoz semptomları yaşadığı bulunmuştur.
PROTOCOLOS DE REABILITAÇÃO PULMONAR NO AMBIENTE DOMICILIAR NÃO SUPERVISIONADOS EM PACIENTES COM DOENÇA PULMONAR OBSTRUTIVA CRÔNICA: REVISÃO SISTEMÁTICA
Authors: Santos Ana Paula Mendes dos , Lima Isadora Kamilly de Carvalho , Carvalho Saulo Araújo de
Published: May 2024

Introdução: A Doença Pulmonar Obstrutiva Crônica é uma condição pulmonar heterogênea caracterizada por sintomas respiratórios crônicos, como dispneia, tosse e escarro, devido a anormalidades nas vias aéreas, bronquite e/ou enfisema, causando obstrução ao fluxo aéreo de forma persistente e progressiva. Devido a essas condições que os pacientes se encontram, a reabilitação pulmonar (RP) pode auxiliar na melhora da qualidade de vida (QV) dos mesmos. A RP no ambiente domiciliar pode ser uma alternativa eficaz para diminuir os custos e aumentar adesão ao tratamento, sendo um modelo alternativo que poderia melhorar a captação e o acesso para os pacientes, composta por várias ações, além do treinamento físico, como o programa de educação e autocuidado, trabalhando o indivíduo como um todo. Métodos: Esta pesquisa trata-se de uma revisão sistemática qualitativa de caráter observacional. A busca deu início em 2024, através das bases de dados PUBMED, PEDro e CENTRAL. Resultados: O quadro 1 exibe a avaliação metodológica de acordo com a escala de qualidade escala PEDro e o quadro 2 contempla algumas características relacionadas aos estudos selecionados. Conclusão: Os protocolos RP não supervisionados no ambiente domiciliar em pacientes com DPOC são eficazes, seguros, reduzem custos e aumentam a adesão ao tratamento podendo ser uma alternativa aos protocolos de RP convencionais realizados em centros de RP.
CARACTERIZACIÓN DEL AGUA EN EL PROCESO DE FILTRADO EN LA PLANTA POTABILIZADORA DE AGUA PARA CONSUMO HUMANO
Authors: Mero Juan , Barcia Khiaya , Lavayen Edison
Published: May 2024

La calidad del agua que reciben los ciudadanos Mantenses depende de entidades como la Empresa Pública de Agua. Existen diferentes factores que pueden afectar la calidad del agua, el proceso de filtrado es fundamental para un tratamiento efectivo. La investigación se llevó a cabo mediante la metodología desde una perspectiva transversal y descriptiva mediante el análisis comparativo de los resultados, inspección, control y análisis de los parámetros físicos químicos del agua antes y después de ser pasada por los seis filtros con los que cuenta la empresa, se comparó los resultados obtenidos entre los filtros que existen y con los límites máximos permitidos por el INEN, correspondientes al periodo comprendido entre marzo hasta agosto del 2022, además se evaluó su relación con el funcionamiento y estado de los filtros. Como resultado significativo se logró determinar que la mayoría de filtros funcionan óptimamente, sin embargo, el filtro número #3 presenta irregularidades por lo que se debe realizar un retro lavado para garantizar que siga funcionando, la turbidez se mantuvo bajo los parámetros de límites permisibles.
A Young Scientist’s Perspective on GEOTRACES
Authors:   University of South Florida, Halbeisen Dylan
Published: May 2024

GEOTRACES is an international endeavor to elucidate the biogeochemical cycles of trace elements and their isotopes in the ocean. Inherently, this interdisciplinary program provides ample opportunities for students to develop professional, academic, and seagoing skills. This perspective recalls first-hand experiences gained from five years in the GEOTRACES community, spanning undergraduate and graduate research, including international engagement in Germany and seagoing oceanography in the South Pacific and Southern Ocean. Description of these opportunities reveals the framework that makes the GEOTRACES program a success and the culture that will ensure its ongoing legacy.
Internet of Things (IoT) Data Communication Challenges, and Solutions
Authors: Dickson Solomon Makasda , Ijeoma Peace OKECHUKWU
Published: May 2024

IoT has become an integral part of our lives, and data communication is one of the most important aspects of IoT. IoT devices can exchange data with each other via secure communication channels. This study aimed to review the IoT data communication challenges and solutions This paper attempts to address the key challenges and solutions for effective IoT data communication, starting by exploring the current challenges of IoT data communication related to scalability, reliability, and security, potential solutions to these challenges, such as using a mesh network, centralized servers, and edge computing. In addition, the paper discusses the importance of proper authentication and authorization techniques to ensure secure communication between IoT devices. The potential of IoT data communication is vast and has the power to fundamentally transform our society. It is an exciting time to be involved in this field, and the future looks promising for the advancement of IoT data communication.
Analisis Struktur Bawah Permukaan Tanah Menggunakan Metode Geolistrik 3D Studi Kasus: Area Kampus Universitas Pertahanan Republik Indonesia, IPSC, Bogor
Authors: Wafi Abdurrahman , Fansuri Muhammad Hamzah
Published: May 2024

Subsurface conditions are very important as a basis for infrastructure development so that the right actions can be taken. One method to determine subsurface conditions is the geophysical method, namely the geoelectric method. The geoelectric method is a geophysical method that utilizes the resistivity value of the material. The purpose of this study is to obtain a 3D model of subsurface conditions based on their resistivity values. Data collection uses MAE X612-EM geoelectric equipment and processing uses ERTLab software. The area studied is 70m long with 10m wide, the depth obtained is 11.6m. The 3D section results show a resistivity value of 2.96 Ωm – 9 Ωm from the model obtained. The surface is dominated by hard material marked in red on the 3D model. A zone with a low resistivity value distribution of 2.96 Ωm was obtained in the middle at a distance of 17 -40m at adepth of 5.56m which is suspected to be a water trap. In the 3D model, it is assumed to get 3 layers, which are marked in red. green and blue which represent the respective resistivity values. Keywords: Resistivity, geoelectric,water,subsurfaces
Green supply chain management practices and implementation in the construction industry
Authors:   Faculty of Business Administration, Iqra University, Karachi, Malaysia, Hussain Muzammil ,   Faculty of Business and Management, Universiti Malaysia Terengganu, Terengganu, Malaysia
Published: May 2024

This study aims to define and describe Green Supply Chain Management (GSCM) in the construction industry. GSCM is one of the most critical initiatives for integrating environmental factors into supply chain management. It aids in the reduction of carbon emissions and the improvement of organizational environmental performance. As a result, most construction organizations have included GSCM in their strategic planning. Barriers and problems are predicted to exist in the execution or operational process of GSCM in construction or building firms, as in the case of radical innovations. As a result, organizations must identify any potential hurdles to GSCM implementation and develop strategies for achieving success. This study undertakes a complete literature evaluation on GSCM procedures to address the difficulties of establishing a conceptual framework. According to the data, the biggest weaknesses or disorders to applying GSCM canister are divided into five categories: expertise, information and facts, funds, contract out, administration, and supervision. Moreover, uppermost managing commitment, variated in present strategies and know-hows, expanded consciousness of harmless to the ecosystem matters, preparing and instruction, and executing effective materials and waste administration frameworks are systems to improve GSCM performances in building organizations. To successfully implement GSCM in construction firms, the provided framework can be used to recognize the crucial mechanisms of GSCM and self-assessment of obstacles and policies.
The Role of Non-Coding RNAs in Cancer Progression: A Concise Comprehensive Review
Authors:   Department of Biotechnology, Faculty of Biological Sciences, Quaid-i-Azam University, 45320, Islamabad, Pakistan, Hayat Muhammad Tahir
Published: May 2024

Cancer is among one of the most widespread diseases globally and poses a great threat to human wellbeing. Non-coding RNAs (ncRNAs) compose most transcripts but cannot undergo translation. Thus, no proteins are made by them. However, studies have shown that ncRNAs can mimic both oncogenes and tumour suppressor genes involved in cancer. This review discusses recent research on the involvement of ncRNAs in the progression, diagnosis, and treatment of cancer. These ncRNAs consist of microRNAs, long non-coding RNAs (lncRNAs) and circular RNAs (circRNAs). This concise paper aims to inform researchers, clinicians, and scientists in navigating the dynamic field of ncRNAs in cancer with the goal of fostering collaboration to translate discoveries into practical clinical advancements
Artificial intelligence for Next generation sequencing data analysis
Authors: Tarozzi Martina Elena
Published: May 2024

In the rapidly evolving field of genomics, our capacity to decipher genetic data encoded in DNA has been transformed by Next Generation Sequencing (NGS) technologies. These advanced technologies produce an enormous volume of data, posing substantial challenges in extracting meaningful biological insights. Artificial intelligence (AI) algorithms offer distinctive possibilities to unravel the biological information embedded in such extensive and intricate datasets. This review offers a synopsis of AI classifications and algorithms, elucidating how these techniques can be employed on sequencing data. Subsequently, a selection of the most typical, promising, or illustrative applications of AI on NGS data to tackle unresolved technical or biological issues are showcased.
ASSESSING THE POTENTIAL OF SOME EGYPTIAN PLANTS AS SOIL AMENDMENTS IN MELOIDOGYNE INCOGNITA MANAGEMENT ON TOMATO
Authors:   Fungicides, Bactericides and Nematicides Department, Central Agricultural Pesticides Lab., Agricultural Research Center, Egypt, Ibrahim Hala S , Radwan Mohamed A ,   Pesticide Chemistry and Technology Department, Faculty of Agriculture (El-Shatby), Alexandria University, Egypt, Saad Abdel Fattah S A ,   Plant Protection Department, Faculty of Agriculture (Saba-Basha), Alexandria University, Egypt, Mesbah Hassan A ,   Plant Protection Department, Faculty of Agriculture (Saba-Basha), Alexandria University, Egypt, Khalil Mohamed S ,   Fungicides, Bactericides and Nematicides Department, Central Agricultural Pesticides Lab., Agricultural Research Center, Egypt
Published: May 2024

ABSTRACT In a pot experiment, dried plant materials of Brassica oleracea, Bougainvillea spectabilis, Emex spinosa and Erythrina humina were mixed with soil at the rate of 5 and 10 g/kg soil and compared their nematicidal potential with oxamyl, against the root-knot nematode, Meloidogyne incognita infecting tomato plants under greenhouse conditions. In addition, their effects on the growth of tomato plants were also assessed. The results showed that all the amendments exhibited varying degree of reduction compared to control. Moreover, Erythrina humenea recorded the highest reductions in galls/ root system (96.77%), egg masses/ root system (97.99%), eggs/ mass (77.11%) and soil populations/250g soil (93.60%). Except E. spinosa, employing high rate of the tested dried plants gave higher activity in suppressing the nematode parameters than the low rate. Besides highly nemato-toxic potential, B. oleracea, B. spectabilisor, E. spinosa showed phytotoxic effects on tomato when used at the high rate. These dried plant materials at low rate show promising nematicidal activity and may offer possibilities as non-chemical alternatives for the management of M. incognita on tomato.
EFFICACY OF BOTANICALS EXTRACTS MIXTURE WITH PANCHAGAVYA AGAINST SHOOT AND FRUIT BORER, EARIAS VITTELLA (FAB.) ON BHENDI UNDER IN VITRO CONDITION
Authors:   Department of Entomology, Faculty of Agriculture, Annamalai University, Annamalainagar- 608002, Tamil Nadu, India, M Pazhanisamy , K Archunan ,   Department of Entomology, Faculty of Agriculture, Annamalai University, Annamalainagar- 608002, Tamil Nadu, India
Published: May 2024

ABSTRACT Shoot and fruit borer, Earias vittella (Fab.) is a commonly encountered and economically important insect pest of Bhendi. Bhendi producers typically apply botanicals as mixture with panchagavya to mitigate E.vittella populations; however, there is limited information available on the compatibility and efficacy of commonly used botanicals extract mixture with panchagavya. This study assessed five binary botanical extracts mixture with panchagavya used in vitro which included botanical extracts containing panchagavya, neem leaf extract per cent, Prosophis leaf extract 5%, Calotropis leaf extract per cent, Pungam oil per cent and NSKE per cent. Fruit disc no-choice method was performed in a laboratory using bhendi fruit to determine the antifeedant activity and per cent mortality of botanicals extracts mixture with panchagavya agains E. vittella. The results indicated that all binary mixtures recorded visibly the highest per cent of antifeedant activity in NLE (5%) + panchagavya (3%) (65.11%) on par with NSKE (5%) (64.84%) and the highest mortality was recorded in panchagavya (3%) + NSKE (5%) (83.33%), followed by pungam oil (3%) + panchagavya 3 per cent (66.67%) and NLE (5%) + panchagavya (3%) (53.33%). The results indicated that these botanicals extracts mixture with panchagavya give good results for the management of E. vittella
SAFETY OF NEWER INSECTICIDES TO NATURAL ENEMIES IN THE COASTAL RICEECOSYSTEM OF KARAIKAL, U.T. OF PUDUCHERRY.
Authors:   Department of Agricultural Entomology andNematology, Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru College of Agriculture and Research Institute, Karaikal, U.T. of Puducherry – 609 603, India, K S Karthick , M Kandibane ,   Department of Agricultural Entomology andNematology, Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru College of Agriculture and Research Institute, Karaikal, U.T. of Puducherry – 609 603, India, Kumar K ,   Department of Agricultural Entomology andNematology, Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru College of Agriculture and Research Institute, Karaikal, U.T. of Puducherry – 609 603, India
Published: May 2024

ABSTRACT A field experiment was conducted at the Eastern farm of Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru College of Agriculture and Research Institute (PAJANCOA and RI), Karaikal during Rabi 2013 to study theeffect of newer insecticides to natural enemies of rice pests. Two foliar applications were carriedout at an interval of fifteen days after leaf folder larvae reached economic threshold level. Theresults showed that the overall mean population of coccinellids was found to be more in theuntreated check (1.28 and 1.55/hill) followed by indoxacarb 14.5 SC at 72.50 g a. i. / ha (0.99and 1.12/ hill) in the first and second foliar application. The overall mean population of spiders was high in the untreated check (1.40 and 1.59/ hill), followed by indoxacarb 14.5 SC at 72.50 ga. i. / ha (1.07 and 1.07/ hill) over the other treatments
Producción de fertilizante orgánico líquido utilizando levadura (Saccharomyces cerevisiae) residual del proceso de elaboración de cerveza
Authors: Sifuentes-Estrada Leyla , Carrión-Carrera Gladys
Published: May 2024

El objetivo del estudio fue revalorar la levadura (Saccharomyces cerevisiae), del proceso de elaboración de cerveza, para obtener fertilizante orgánico líquido. El experimento se realizó en dos etapas: en campo, la recolección de materia prima y en el laboratorio, la determinación del porcentaje de humedad y los análisis microbiológicos, fisicoquímicos y agronómicos. Se utilizó un diseño completo al azar (DCA) con arreglo factorial de 4x4 con tres repeticiones. La caracterización de la levadura fue pH: 6,52, CE: 3,60 dS/m, HR relativa: 84,94% y materia orgánica en solución: 66,64%. Mientras que, la caracterización del fertilizante orgánico líquido estuvo en un pH: 3,96, CE: 21,40 dS/m, sólidos totales: 183,30 g/L y materia orgánica en solución: 146,40 g/L. La fermentación láctica realizada por las bacterias ácido-lácticas del consorcio microbiano (B-lac), es una opción para la producción de fertilizante orgánico líquido utilizando levadura residual del proceso de elaboración de cerveza. Mediante la caracterización de levadura, se demostró que la concentración de materia orgánica, el contenido de macronutrientes y micronutrientes de la levadura residual es alto en determinados elementos, tales como; nitrógeno (9681 mg/L), fósforo (2203,70 mg/L) y potasio (3850 mg/L); resultando ser un producto de calidad agronómica.
Bacterias productoras de hidrolasas aisladas de suelos de cultivos de arroz: Caracterización fenotípica y molecular
Authors: Vilchez-Chávez Manuel , Flores-Santos Juan C. , Calderón-Toledo Susana , Palma-Villanueva Julio , Iris Zavaleta Amparo
Published: May 2024

El objetivo de la presente investigación fue aislar y caracterizar bacterias provenientes de suelos de cultivos de arroz para determinar su potencial biotecnológico prospectivo. Para ello, se recolectaron suelos de cultivos de arrozales del distrito de Rioja, Región de San Martín, aislaron siete bacterias morfológicamente diferentes y determinaron sus características fisiológicas, sensibilidad antimicrobiana y capacidad de degradar diferentes sustratos. Las bacterias crecieron óptimamente entre 20 y 37 °C, a pH entre 5,0 y 10,0. Respecto a los perfiles de sensibilidad antimicrobiana; una, tres, una, una y una cepa presentaron resistencia a 11, 12, 8, 7 y 4 antimicrobianos, respectivamente. La identificación molecular se realizó mediante la amplificación y secuenciación de los genes ribosómicos 16S, obteniendo similitud con los géneros Acinetobacter, Bacillus, Staphylococcus, Comamonas y Aeromonas. Las bacterias, según su actividad hidrolítica, formaron cinco grupos: tres degradaron gelatina, leche descremada, caseína, aceite de oliva, almidón, celulosa, pectina, y tributirina; una, aceite de oliva y tributirina; otra, gelatina, leche descremada, aceite de oliva y tributirina; una, gelatina, aceite de oliva, almidón, tributirina; y una, gelatina, leche descremada, caseína, aceite de oliva y tributirina. Las bacterias aisladas presentan gran potencial como inoculantes para el enriquecimiento y la biorremediación de suelos agrícolas.