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Yemapoetics: Towards a Theory of Healing in Indigenous Poetry from Sikkim
Authors:   Research Scholar, Department of English Literature and Cultural Studies at SRM University, Sikkim, Subba Swarnim , Chaturvedi Namrata ,   Department of English, Zakir Husain Delhi College, (University of Delhi)
Published: July 2022

Literature that is being composed from or about the politico-geographical category of Northeast India focuses on violence and ethnic movements in major ways (Hazarika, 1996; Barpujari, 1998; Baruah, 2005; Paula, 2008). While Weberian understanding of indigenous cosmology has led to archiving, documenting and research on ethnic epistemologies from Northeast India, in the absence of indigenous literary theories, literature from this region faces the challenges of homogenisation or becoming case studies for ethnographic documentation and anthropological inquiry (Karlsson & Subba, 2006; Subba, 2009; Lepcha et al, 2020 in the context of Sikkim). This paper intends to propose a theory of reading that upholds the role and participation of the poet(ess) as a shaman- a transforming agent and a transformed individual herself. This theory is being named Yemapoetics, deriving its epistemic framework from the figure of shamaness or Yema in the Limboo healing tradition in Sikkim. Yemapoetics is an attempt to propose a new indigenous paradigm for indigenous literary expression around the world. This theory identifies stages of poetic composition as well as reception, ranging from purification, possession, communication to catharsis. An indigenous literary theory like this will provide contexts for locating the poet(ess), examining her/his role as community healer who connects the modern, urban psyche of individuals with communal, archetypal symbols. This enables a process of retracing and re-membering through the poetic act that is essential to healing and recovery. Just as Limboo cosmology recognises women as first humans to be created, this paper argues that women’s psychospiritual agency should be at the centre for poetic theories to accord validity and applicability of feminist spirituality to indigenous literary theorisation. For the purpose, an illustration of the proposed theory will be made with reference to select indigenous poets from Sikkim.
An Identity Born Out of Shared Grief: The Account of Rambuai in the Contemporary Mizo Literary Texts
Authors:   Department of English, Bodoland University, Kokrajhar, Assam, India, Khiangte Zothanchhingi
Published: July 2022

Anthony David Stephen Smith’s definition of nationalism as a feeling of “intense bond of solidarity”, when applied to contemporary Mizo nationalist consciousness, is a bond born not out of pre-historic kinship but of shared grief and a spiritual anchor in Christianity. The MNF movement for self-determination, which began with half-hearted support from the people spiraled off into the most violent and darkest period in Mizo history known as Rambuai (1966-1986) which, when translated into English, means ‘troubled land’. The human experience of this period has been a subject of Mizo literature. Three works of fiction— Nunna Kawngthuam Puiah (1989), Silaimu Ngaihawm (2012) and Zorami: A Redemption Song (2015) are among the best literary representations of human suffering in the troubled land. These works will be used as textual bases upon which the role of religion and spirituality in bringing about a reconciliation and healing can be studied. The paper examines how the rambuai memories construct the Mizo identity that relies on forging connections between religion and a heroic cultural past.
A systematic review on chlorine tolerance among bacteria and standardization of their assessment protocol in wastewater
Authors: Gupta Vinayak , Shekhawat Sandeep Singh , Kulshreshtha Niha Mohan , Gupta Akhilendra Bhushan
Published: July 2022

Though chlorine is a cost-effective disinfectant for water and wastewaters, the bacteria surviving after chlorination pose serious public health and environmental problems. This review critically assesses the mechanism of chlorine disinfection as described by various researchers; factors affecting chlorination efficacy; and the re-growth potential of microbial contaminations in treated wastewater post chlorination to arrive at meaningful doses for ensuring health safety. Literature analysis shows procedural inconsistencies in the assessment of chlorine tolerant bacteria, making it extremely difficult to compare the tolerance characteristics of different reported tolerant bacteria. A comparison of logarithmic reduction after chlorination and the concentration-time values for prominent pathogens led to the generation of a standard protocol for the assessment of chlorine tolerance. The factors that need to be critically monitored include applied chlorine doses, contact time, determination of chlorine demands of the medium, and the consideration of bacterial counts immediately after chlorination and in post chlorinated samples (regrowth). The protocol devised here appropriately assesses the chlorine-tolerant bacteria and urges the scientific community to report the regrowth characteristics as well. This would increase the confidence in data interpretation that can provide a better understanding of chlorine tolerance in bacteria and aid in formulating strategies for effective chlorination.
Modelling the benefits of urine source separation scenarios on wastewater treatment plants within an urban water basin
Authors: Matar Gerald , Besson Mathilde , Mas Jennifer , Azimi Sam , Rocher Vincent , Sperandio Mathieu
Published: July 2022

Stringent discharge regulations are encouraging researchers to create innovative and sustainable wastewater treatment solutions. Urine source separation (USS) is among the potent approaches that may reduce nutrient peak loads in the influent wastewater and improve nutrient recovery. A phenomenological model was used to simulate dynamic influent properties and predict the advantages gained from implementing USS in an urban water basin. Several scenarios were investigated assuming different levels of deployment: at the entire city, or specifically in office buildings for men's urine only, or for both men and women employees. The results confirmed that all scenarios of urine source separation offered benefits at the treatment plant in terms of reducing nitrogen influent load. The economic benefits in terms of reducing energy consumption for nitrification and decreasing methanol addition for denitrification were quantified, and results confirmed environmental advantages gained from different USS scenarios. Despite larger advantages gained from a global USS rate in an entire city, implementation of a specific USS in office buildings would remain more feasible from a logistical perspective. A significant benefit in terms of reducing greenhouse gas emissions is demonstrated and this was especially due to the high level of N2O emissions avoided in nitrifying biological aerated filter.
Microstructure and Mechanical Properties of Powder Metallurgy Fe-Cu-Sn-Ni Alloys
Authors: BOROWIECKA-JAMROZEK J.
Published: July 2022

Abstract. The main purpose of the work was to determine the powder composition on the microstructure and properties of iron-based sinters used as a matrix in metallic diamond tools. Fe-Cu-Sn-Ni sinters obtained from a mixture of elemental powders were used for research. Sintering was performed using the hot-pressing technique in a graphite mold. The microstructure and mechanical properties of the sinters were investigated. The investigations of obtained sinters included density, hardness, static tensile test, X-ray analysis, microstructure, and fracture surface observations. The results obtained indicate that the sinters produced have relatively high hardness and good mechanical properties.
Performance of Laser Treated Heaters in Pool Boiling
Authors: ORMAN L.
Published: July 2022

Abstract. The article is focused on the heat transfer phenomenon during the boiling of specimens produced with the laser beam. The study discusses the enhancement of heat flux values, which is possible thanks to the use of surface extension with the laser treatment process. The visualization of the boiling process with the high-speed camera enables us to better understand the phenomenon of boiling. The paper also discusses the application of a selected model to determine heat flux values of the laser-treated sample during the process of distilled water and ethyl alcohol boiling under atmospheric pressure.
Alternative Fuels in Rail Transport and their Impact on Fire Hazard
Authors: RADZISZEWSKA-WOLIŃSKA J.M.
Published: July 2022

Abstract. The interest in alternative fuels results from the depletion of crude oil resources and, thus, the search for new energy sources. The article discusses alternative power sources introduced into the drive of rail vehicles. Their advantages and disadvantages are presented, especially the uncontrolled ignitions cases are described. Attention is drawn to the need to develop European regulations on the fire safety of rail vehicles using hydrogen cells, lithium batteries, or natural gas. Such requirements are particularly relevant for rolling stock passing through tunnels. They should include alternative propulsion vehicles and the transport of such loads (e.g. discharged lithium batteries).
Comparative Analysis of the Mobility Assessment Methods for Tracked Vehicles
Authors: PARTYKA J.
Published: July 2022

Abstract. The article presents the methods of determining the mobility of tracked vehicles, as well as a comparative analysis of the mobility of these vehicles on dirt roads and soil characterised by low bearing capacity. As part of the comparative analysis, a general description of the individual mobility assessment methods is presented, along with the indicator characteristics, as well as the advantages and disadvantages of the methods, when compared to others presented in the article. In the comparative analysis of the military vehicle mobility assessment, the means, by which mobility parameters were determined, the possibility of the practical application of a given approach, as well as its accuracy were considered.
Locking Mechanism of a Slider with Self-Adjusting Backlash: Design and Dynamic Analysis
Authors: JASIŃSKI W.
Published: July 2022

Abstract. In mechanical designs which are to perform linear or rotary motion, there are forces resulting from the system inertia, speed, velocity of moving parts, friction resistance, etc. Therefore, the essence of modern design lies in predicting, in as much as possible, all the phenomena impacting the design and simulating them appropriately with the use of the available numerical tools. This paper presents both the modelling and kinematic and dynamic analyses for a mechanism blocking the linear movement of a slider connected to a movable element weighing approx. 1000 kg. The structure of the locking mechanism, essentially composed of two moving parts joined with the sliding element, was analysed. The developed mechanism consists in the use of moving parts to eliminate backlash (play), which during long-term operation, would be a disadvantage and lead to excessive dynamic forces and structural failure. The studies were performed in the "dynamic analysis" environment of the Inventor Professional 2021 3D CAD software. Introduction
The Assessment of the Environmental Impact of Textile Cleaning Processes in the Aquatic Environment on Human Health
Authors: PARASKA O.
Published: July 2022

Abstract. This article analyzes the technological process of textile product cleaning in the aquatic environment from the point of view of identified sources of hazard. It is established at what particular stages of cleaning of the products, the negative affects on the environment, workers and consumers occur. According to Life Cycle Assessment (LCA), detailed information was received at an enterprise about the technological processes and the impact of their individual factors on the environment and human health. Creating closed water cycles will reduce the impact on the environment and human health. The use of new types of biosurfactants in detergent compositions will allow reducing the duration of technological operations, and the number of cycles of textile product processing, to increase their exploitation life and improve the quality of textile product cleaning.
Selection of Process Parameters for Laser Texturing of DLC Coatings
Authors: KALINOWSKI A.
Published: July 2022

Abstract. This paper presents the results of the selection of parameters for the DLC coatings laser texturing process using a picosecond laser with a wavelength of 343 nm. It also shows the level of precision with which it is possible to generate a texture with this technology and examples of possible shapes created using TruTOPS PFO software with their selection for the best texture quality.
Properties of TiO2 Coatings Obtained by Atomic Layer Deposition (ALD) on the Ti13Nb13Zr Titanium Alloy
Authors: PIOTROWSKA K.
Published: July 2022

Abstract. The paper presents the results of research on the surface texture, adhesion, and the results of tribological tests of TiO2 coatings obtained with the ALD technique. The geometric structure of the surface before and after the tribological tests was assessed using a confocal microscope with an interferometric mode. Model tribological tests were carried out for a reciprocating motion under the conditions of technically dry friction and friction lubricated with Ringer's solution. The tests showed that the TiO2 coating has better tribological characteristics compared to Ti13Nb13Zr. The study of the geometric structure of the surface after tribological tests showed that the use of the lubricant resulted in a 3-times reduction in wear.
Reading in the development of linguistic skills at the elementary level
Authors: Alvarado-Cedeño Doris Carolina , Reyes-Meza Orley Benedicto
Published: July 2022

The study aimed at reading in the development of language skills, at the elementary level of the Cinco de Mayo Educational Unit, in the 2021-2022 school year, where there was a lack of learning in the reading process due to the lack of reading skills, lack of knowledge when building syllables, reading comprehension and the lack of strategies to improve it. The methodology used was systematic, controlled, and critical research, with a field study between variables, with the analytical, synthetic and statistical method, obtaining as a result that the difficulty in learning to read is in the motivation of the child; in the disposition that the teacher assumes to teach and the behavior that the parents support the process from home, to lead to reading comprehension and the development of linguistic skills.
MUATAN NILAI KARAKTER DALAM CERITA RAKYAT KIAI PACET DAN RARA KEMBANG SORE
Authors: Mulyaningtyas Rahmawati , Etikasari Dian
Published: July 2022

The Content of Character Values in the Folklore of Kiai Pacet and Rara Kembang Sore. The purposes of this research are a) to describe the character values in the folklore of Kiai Pacet and Rara Kembang Sore and b) to describe the function of character values in the folklore. This research uses a qualitative approach with content analysis research methods. The source of data in this research is the text of the Tulungagung folklore (Kiai Pacet and Rara Kembang Sore) contained in the East Java Folklore anthology published by the East Java Language Center in 2011. The data for this research are narratives and dialogues from two folklore texts. The results show that the values contained in the folklore of Kiai Pacet and Rara Kembang Sore are religiousness, honesty, tolerance, creativity, curiousity, appreciation of achievement, love of peace, responsibility, and social care. The function of character values in the two folklores are the shaping and developing the potentials, improvements and strengthening, and filtering  functions.
STRATEGI COPING DALAM FILM “FREE GUY” UNTUK PENGEMBANGAN KARAKTER DIRI
Authors: Fuadi Nur Rohaeni , Swaradesy Rufus Goang
Published: July 2022

Strategi Coping dalam Film “Free Guy” untuk Pengembangan Karakter Diri. Perkembangan teknologi yang pesat mampu mempengaruhi aktivitas manusia. Teknologi mampu mendorong manusia untuk tetap beradaptasi pada segala kondisi, hal tersebut tercermin pada film berjudul Free Guy. Film Free Guy representasi dari realita yang terjadi saat ini, mengingat teknologi dijadikan budaya baru yang berdampak besar terhadap aktivitas dan pola pikir manusia. Jenis penelitian ini adalah penelitian kualitatif. Teknik pengumpulan data dilakukan dengan studi literatur kepustakaan dan analisis film. Sumber data primer dari film berjudul Free Guy. Analisis menggunakan deskriptif kualitatif meliputi reduksi data, penyajian data, penarikan kesimpulan, dan verifikasi. Penelitian ini menghasilkan cerminan penceritaan dalam film layaknya fenomena tekanan yang dihadapi manusia pada kehidupan nyata. Pengalaman dan tantangan yang dihadapi tokoh film Free Guy dapat dijadikan contoh bagaimana membangun karakter melalui strategi coping yang dilakukan.
Intermidialidade e representações imagéticas em Os miseráveis de Takahiro Arai
Authors: Ramazzina-Ghirardi Ana Luiza
Published: July 2022

As diversas adaptações do clássico Os miseráveis, de Victor Hugo, romance de reconhecida atualidade por sua narrativa sobre injustiça social, ignorância e miséria, ajudam a disseminar essa obra para um público bastante amplo. O romance não alcança apenas o mundo ocidental e dá mostras de que, no Oriente, narrativas pungentes como a de Hugo tocam diferentes públicos. Através de um processo de transmidiação, Takahiro Arai recria de modo emblemático, em linguagem mangá, a narrativa de Hugo. Este artigo analisa o novo produto midiático mangá para compreender como uma leitura a partir da cultura oriental ressignifica a narrativa de Hugo. A partir do conceito de transmidiação, Elleström (2017/2021) sugere que a representação reelabora o sentido da nova mídia a partir de seus referenciais imagéticos e simbólicos. O romance de Hugo se mostra plural e heterogêneo quando é reconfigurado em outro produto midiático. Pela pena de Arai, a história de um povo miserável do Ocidente é reinventada no contexto oriental, relançando o diálogo entre culturas.
Effect of a Reminder System on Pre-exposure Prophylaxis Adherence in Men Who Have Sex With Men: Prospective Cohort Study Based on WeChat Intervention
Authors: Lin Bing , Liu Jiaxiu , He Wei , Pan Haiying , Ma Yingjie , Zhong Xiaoni
Published: July 2022

Background

The efficacy of pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) is highly dependent on adherence, and one of the main reasons for poor adherence is forgetfulness. Therefore, it is important to explore how to remind users to take their medicine on time.

Objective

This study aims to explore the effect of a reminder system on PrEP adherence in men who have sex with men (MSM) to improve adherence. The main function of the reminder system based on the WeChat social media app is to send daily messages to PrEP users reminding them to take their medicine.

Methods

An open-label, multicenter, prospective cohort study of PrEP in HIV-negative MSM was conducted from November 2019 to June 2021. Study participants who met the criteria were randomly divided into 2 groups: no-reminder group and reminder group. Both groups received daily oral PrEP with follow-up every 3 months. Adherence was measured on the basis of self-report and was defined as the percentage of medications taken on time. Participants in the reminder group scanned a WeChat QR code and received a reminder message every day. Participants in the no-reminder group took daily oral medicines without reminders. The longitudinal trajectories of adherence for both groups were displayed to compare the variability in adherence at each time point. The association between the changes in adherence (no change, improvement, decline) at each time point and the use of the reminder system was analyzed by multinomial logistic regression models to further explore the effectiveness of the system.

Results

A total of 716 MSM were included in the analysis, that is, 372 MSM in the no-reminder group and 344 MSM in the reminder group. Adherence in the no-reminder group fluctuated between 0.75 and 0.80 and that in the reminder group gradually increased over time from 0.76 to 0.88. Adherence at each time point was not statistically different between the 2 groups. Further analysis showed that an improvement in adherence in the early stage was associated with the use of the reminder system (odds ratio [OR] 1.65, 95% CI 1.01-2.70; P=.04). An improvement in average adherence compared to initial adherence was positively associated with the use of the reminder system (OR 1.82, 95% CI 1.10-3.01; P=.02).

Conclusions

The effect of the reminder system on PrEP adherence in MSM was more significant in the early stage, which is related to the increased motivation of users and the development of medicine-taking habits. The reminder system is potentially effective for early-stage medicine management, encouraging users to develop healthy medicine-taking habits and to increase their adherence.

Trial Registration

Chinese Clinical Trial ChiCTR190026414; http://www.chictr.org.cn/showproj.aspx?proj=35077
Phase II Study of SOXIRI (S-1/Oxaliplatin/Irinotecan) Chemotherapy in Patients with Unresectable Pancreatic Ductal Adenocarcinoma: A Prospective Study (Preprint)
Authors: Wang Fenghua , Wang Yixing , Ren Chao , Li Xujia , Qiu Miaozhen , Li Yuhong , Luo Huiyan , Peng Ruojun , Quan Qi , Jiang Qi , Li Shengping , Guo Guifang
Published: July 2022

UNSTRUCTURED

To provide data on the efficacy and safety of a combination chemotherapy regimen consisting of S-1, oxaliplatin, and irinotecan (SOXIRI) as a first-line therapy in patients with unresectable pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (UPDA). Patients with UPDA and no prior treatment chemotherapy in the UPDA setting were enrolled. The primary endpoint was the objective response rate (ORR). Secondary endpoints were adverse events (AEs), progression-free survival (PFS), and overall survival (OS). Patients received 80 mg/m2 S-1 twice a day for 2 weeks in an alternate-day administration cycle, 150 mg/m2 irinotecan on Day 1, and 85 mg/m2 oxaliplatin on Day 1 of a 2-week cycle. In these 62 enrolled patients, the ORR was 27.4%, median PFS was 6.5 months, and median OS was 12.1 months. Major grade 3 or 4 toxicity included neutropenia (22.3%), leucopenia (16.1%), nausea (9.7%), vomiting (9.7%), thrombocytopenia (6.5%), anorexia (8.5%), anemia (4.8%), and diarrhea (1.6%). No treatment-related deaths occurred. In addition, the analysis of 32 patients suffering pain revealed that the rate of pain relief was 34.4%. SOXIRI might be a standard regimen with favorable efficacy and an acceptable toxicity profile for use as chemotherapy in patients with UPDA. This trial was registered with Chinese Clinical Trials.gov identifier: ChiCTR1800018233 in 6 September 2018.
Digital Phenotyping for Stress, Anxiety, and Mild Depression: Systematic Literature Review (Preprint)
Authors: Choi Adrien , Ooi Aysel , Lottridge Danielle
Published: July 2022

BACKGROUND

Unaddressed early-stage mental health issues, including stress, anxiety, and mild depression, can become a burden for individuals in the long term. Digital phenotyping involves capturing continuous behavioral data via digital smartphone devices to monitor human behavior and can potentially identify milder symptoms before they become serious.

OBJECTIVE

This systematic literature review aimed to answer the following questions: (1) what is the evidence of the effectiveness of digital phenotyping using smartphones in identifying behavioral patterns related to stress, anxiety, and mild depression? and (2) in particular, which smartphone sensors are found to be effective, and what are the associated challenges?

METHODS

We used the PRISMA (Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses) process to identify 36 papers (reporting on 40 studies) to assess the key smartphone sensors related to stress, anxiety, and mild depression. We excluded studies conducted with nonadult participants (eg, teenagers and children) and clinical populations, as well as personality measurement and phobia studies. As we focused on the effectiveness of digital phenotyping using smartphones, results related to wearable devices were excluded.

RESULTS

We categorized the studies into 3 major groups based on the recruited participants: studies with students enrolled in universities, studies with adults who were unaffiliated to any particular organization, and studies with employees employed in an organization. The study length varied from 10 days to 3 years. A range of passive sensors were used in the studies, including GPS, Bluetooth, accelerometer, microphone, illuminance, gyroscope, and Wi-Fi. These were used to assess locations visited; mobility; speech patterns; phone use, such as screen checking; time spent in bed; physical activity; sleep; and aspects of social interactions, such as the number of interactions and response time. Of the 40 included studies, 31 (78%) used machine learning models for prediction; most others (n=8, 20%) used descriptive statistics. Students and adults who experienced stress, anxiety, or depression visited fewer locations, were more sedentary, had irregular sleep, and accrued increased phone use. In contrast to students and adults, less mobility was seen as positive for employees because less mobility in workplaces was associated with higher performance. Overall, travel, physical activity, sleep, social interaction, and phone use were related to stress, anxiety, and mild depression.

CONCLUSIONS

This study focused on understanding whether smartphone sensors can be effectively used to detect behavioral patterns associated with stress, anxiety, and mild depression in nonclinical participants. The reviewed studies provided evidence that smartphone sensors are effective in identifying behavioral patterns associated with stress, anxiety, and mild depression.
USE OF BISPECTRAL INDEX (BIS) FOR MONITORING OF SEDATION AND TOTAL INTRAVENOUS ANESTHESIA (TIVA) IN PEDIATRIC PATIENTS UNDERGOING COLONOSCOPY
Authors: Budić Ivana , Djuric Zlatko , Marjanovic Vesna , Djordjevic Ivona , Stevic Marija , Simic Dusica
Published: July 2022

The objectives of this study were to determine whether there was a correlation between bispectral index (BIS) and Ramsey Sedation Scale (RSS) in regard to the type of sedation and total intravenous anesthesia (TIVA) during colonoscopy procedures in children, and to assess the utility of ketamine and propofol combination (ketofol) for this kind of procedures at children’s age. In our prospective study, 40 ASA I-II patients, 3 to 17 years of age, were randomly divided into two groups of 20 patients each.   After premedication with atropine and midazolam, sedation was induced with propofol and fentanyl in Group PF, whereas in Group PK propofol and ketamine were used for induction. Both groups were further divided into two subgroups depending on whether anesthesia was maintained with intermittent doses or continuous infusion of propofol. Ketamine and/or fentanyl were administered as bolus doses. Heart rate (HR), peripheral oxygen saturation (SpO2), RSS and BIS values of all patients were recorded every 5 minutes throughout the colonoscopy procedures.  The strongest degree of correlation between RSS and BIS existed when sedation or TIVA was maintained by the boluses of propofol and fentanyl. The use of ketamine significantly reduced the doses of propofol and fentanyl. BIS can be monitored in all pediatric patients in whom sedation and TIVA are administered during colonoscopy, but the effect of different anesthetics on the EEG signal should be considered in order to adequately assess the depth of sedation and anesthesia.Key words: awareness, monitoring, child, anesthetics, endoscopy
Detection of Methicillin Resistance and β-Lactamase Production in Staphylococcus aureus Isolates: A Cross Sectional Study from a Tertiary Care Hospital
Authors: Singh Neelima , Saurabh Kumar , Kumari Namrata
Published: July 2022

Nosocomial infections are proving to be a menace for the whole health care system, with methicillin resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) being a very notorious causative agent. Along with the role of mecA gene producing penicillin-binding protein (PBP2a), production of beta-lactamase enzyme by Staphylococcus aureus makes the organism resistant to all β-lactam agents. This study aims at phenotypic detection of methicillin resistance and β-Lactamase production in all S. aureus isolates by Cefoxitin disk diffusion test and Penicillin zone-edge test, respectively. In this prospective cross-sectional study, samples were obtained from patients admitted to different departments and were processed according to the standard laboratory protocols. As per the CLSI guidelines, phenotypic detection of resistance to methicillin was done by Cefoxitin Disk Diffusion test, whereas production of beta-lactamase enzyme was phenotypically detected by penicillin zone edge test. Among 179 isolates of S. aureus, 116 (64.8%) were MRSA, whereas the remaining 63 (35.2%) isolates were methicillin-sensitive Staphylococcus aureus (MSSA). Staphylococcus aureus infection among ICU and non-ICU patients were found to be 24(13%) and 155(86.6%) respectively. Among 24 ICU patients, 19 had MRSA infection, whereas among 155 non-ICU patients, 97 had MRSA infection. Out of 63 MSSA isolates, only 2 (3.17%) were found to be sensitive to Penicillin by Zone-edge test, 04 isolates showed presence of β-lactamase production, while remaining 57 isolates were resistant to Penicillin. At the same time, several class of antibiotics were found to be ineffective against these MRSA isolates. Cases of methicillin-resistant and b–lactamase producing Staphylococcus aureus infections are on the rise in our hospital settings.
Building an Efficient Intrusion Detection System using Feature Selection and Machine Learning
Authors: Kaushik Akshay , Goel Varun
Published: July 2022

Abstract: With the increase in internet activity and as the world goes digital as the days go, the risk of exposure to malicious activities also increased rapidly. The intruders/hackers use various methods to gain unauthorized access to one's computer or any other device, Network Intrusion is one of the methods by which intruders attack the network of the user, the user can be an individual or an organization based on the intention/agenda of the attackers. Significant Reasons for intrusion are Hacktivism, Steal Money or Data, and Spying. Due to the internet being a vast place, it is challenging to pinpoint a particular way in which Network Intrusion takes place, therefore a Network Intrusion Detection System needs to be put in place in order to deal with the issues regarding Network Intrusions. There are multiple leaks or data extortion that happened previously and, in this paper, the dataset released based on a leak from KDD99 is used. An improved version of KDD99 (NSL-KDD) is used in this study. NSLKDD datasets have been used for training the Machine Learning Model. Given the number of attributes in the dataset, it was difficult to use all attributes so, feature selection methods were used to get the best attributes to develop an efficient Machine Learning model. In this analysis of Machine Learning algorithms, the algorithms under consideration are Logistic Regression, Support Vector Machine, Decision Tree, Random Forest, and Naive-Bayes. For comparison of the performance of the algorithms metrics like Accuracy Score, Confusion Matrix, and Classification Report were considered to find the best algorithm among them.
Cursor Movement using Hand Gestures in Python and Arduino Uno
Authors: Nadaf Meherunisa , Prasad Arti , Shinde Shreeya , Katore Pranita
Published: July 2022

Abstract: As we are moving ahead in time in technology, humans are making various techniques for their comfort. While working with computers, sometimes it is boring to use a mouse or keyboard to give any computer commands and wait for their execution. For this reason, to increase human-computer interaction, we will use our hand gestures to perform cursor movements and some other exciting functions. We are using pair of ultrasonic sensors, Arduino Uno, and python as a programming language. Sensors are for the use of measuring distance. Arduino will take the signals in the form of distance, and it will perform cursor movements like Scrolling through Webpages, Changing Tabs, Volume Increase and Decrease, Play/Pause, Forward and Backward, Working on Presentation Slides with operations such as Previous Slide, Next Slide, writing on slide dynamically, Undo the changes written and Playing Games as well, etc.
Improving the Prediction Accuracy of Soil Nutrient Classification by Optimizing Extreme Learning Machine Parameters
Authors: B A Divyarani , V Geetha
Published: July 2022

Abstract: Agriculture is a non-technical sector where in technology can be incorporated for the betterment. In this paper, the soil test report values are used to classify several significant soil features like village wise soil fertility indices of Available Phosphorus (P), Available Potassium (K), Organic Carbon (OC) and Boron (B), as well as the parameter Soil Reaction (pH). The classification and prediction of the village wise soil parameters aids in reducing wasteful expenditure on fertilizer inputs, increase profitability, save the time of chemical soil analysis experts, improves soil health and environmental quality. These five classification problems are solved using the fast learning classification technique known as Extreme Learning Machine (ELM) with different activation functions like Gaussian radial basis, sine-squared, hyperbolic tangent, triangular basis, and hard limit.
Applications and Challenges of Augmente Reality in Education Sector: A Report
Authors: Pal Rajan Amar Bahadur , Ade Dr. Minesh
Published: July 2022

Abstract: Augmented Reality (AR) is one of the emerging advanced technologies which bridges the gap between the real and the virtual worlds, that gives students prodigious possibilities to learn the information in a completely unique way. With the rising use of personal smart devices in this modern era, the vast potentials of AR have begun to be explored as the smart devices are capable of producing AR environments. In this paper, we have the purpose of exploring applications and challenges of adopting AR in education. Since augmented reality in education can serve a number of purposes. It helps students easily acquire, process, and remember information. Additionally, AR makes learning itself more engaging and fun. Therefore, this paper is based on the research that has been conducted on AR. It is also not limited to single age group or level of education and can be used equally well in all levels of schooling: from preschool education up to college, or even at work. The potential of mixing smartphones and augmented reality for education is big, though it still has got to be fully discovered. AR, in various ways, could grant students extra digital information about any subject, and make complex information easier to know. Nowadays we may find some excellent samples of augmented reality in education worldwide. Ability to attach reality and digital content has been steadily improving, opening more options for adopting AR in education sector.
Smart Ration Distribution System Using RFID or Biometric
Authors: Varsha S
Published: July 2022

Abstract: Smart Ration Distribution System is one of the widely controversial issues that involve malpractice. The manual intervention in weighing of the materials leads to inaccurate measurements and/or it may happen, the ration shop owner illegally uses consumer materials without prior knowledge of ration card holders. The proposed system aids to control malpractices which are present in ration shops by replacing manual work with automatic systems based on RFID or biometric. Every consumer i.e., family head provided RFID card which acts as ration card. The RFID card has a unique identification number. The consumer scans the card on an RFID reader which is interfaced with a microcontroller kept at a ration shop or has to scan his finger at the fingerprint scanner to get his identity or details. Once the consumer is validated by details, the system automatically activates appropriate circuitry and the consumer gets material by weighing on the load cell and confirmation will be given by pressing a small push button. The same information will be transmitted to the head of family member mobile number.
IoT Based Smart E-Waste Management System
Authors: Bansod Pallavi
Published: July 2022

Abstract: In today's busy world time is a vital issue which can't be managed by noticing each and every phenomenon with our tight schedule. So now a day's Automatic systems are being preferred over manual system to make life simpler and easier in all aspects. To make it a grand success Internet of Things is the latest internet technology developed. The number of users of internet has grown so rapidly that it has become a necessary part of our daily life. Our matter of concern in this project is development of Internet of Things based E-Waste Monitoring System[5]. As the population of world is increasing day by day, the environment should be clean and hygienic for our better life leads. In most of the cities the overflowed E-Waste bins are creating an obnoxious smell and making an unhygienic environment. And this is leading to the rapid growth of bacteria and viruses which are causing different types of diseases. To overcome these situations efficient E-Waste collection systems are getting developed based on IOT. Various designs have already been proposed and have advantages as well as disadvantages. This paper is a review of E-Waste Monitoring System based on IOT[5].
Design and Modification of Organic Rankine Cycle
Authors: Deepak Gupta
Published: July 2022

Abstract: The Organic Rankine cycle is very similar to the Rankine cycle which is oftenly used when the high Temperatures are not available to produce steam. The Ordinary Rankine cycle used in thermal power plant for converting water into steam and further that steam isexpanded through a turbine for generating electricity. The advantage of using organic fluid over water is that it has a low boiling temperature which is a prime criterion for the use with any low- grade heat source. Due to the low liquid to vapor-volume ratios associated with organic working fluids, a single stage expansion device can be used to convert thermal energy to mechanical work. In water fed Rankine cycle, a robust turbine is used which requires the working fluid to be superheated to avoid any condensation droplets forming during expansion. Removing chances for possible damage to the blades. In an ORC, a compact low-speed expansion device may be used which does not require the mandatory superheating of the fluid.
Temperature and Face Mask Detection with Contactless Sanitizer Dispenser
Authors: Manjunath Nihaal
Published: July 2022

Abstract: Face mask identification is suggested since it has been evolving quickly since COVID-19 insisted on it last yearfor its many uses in the field of Law Enforcement Security purposes and other commercial uses. The provided system uses a convolution neural network to assist in face mask identification utilising the COVID-19 security measure in both photos and videos. The performance evaluation of the suggested strategies is presented in this study along with a large-scale experiment on the data. The project serves as a prototype for temperature detection and face mask identification for humans. The first techniqueuses a temperature sensor to determine the body's current temperature and then evenly distribute sanitizer. The goal of the next strategy is to provide people with a safety net so that COVID-19 cannot spread among them. The suggested method conducts a thorough experimentation on 50 different Image datasets to look at performance. For ten random trails, the author experimented with different training and testing percentages. The findings indicate that the symbolic method is superior than the traditional approach.
Elusive science cultures
Authors: Murphy Padraig
Published: July 2022

The latest in a growing number of edited volumes that take science communication as a phenomenon to be explored through science cultures is a rich book full of theoretical and methodological rigour. There are 17 chapters included here from 33 authors across 16 different countries containing selected paper contributions from the 2018 Science & You conference in Beijing jointly organised by the Chinese National Academy of Innovation Strategy and the University of Lorraine, France. With an opening address by Massimiano Bucchi, chapters are arranged thematically, with emphasis on the roles of institutions, state and media in the social dynamics and public understandings of science and technology across global cultures.
Ecossistemas e inovações tecnológicas: da construção as boas práticas
Authors: Santos Gildenir Carolino , Shintaku Milton
Published: July 2022

A integração de sistemas de informação tem se tornado comum, com o compartilhamento de informações, formando os ecossistemas de informação, com oferta maior de serviços. Nesse caminho, a informática tem exercido um papel crucial na formação da infraestrutura de integração, mas as pesquisas em informação têm possibilitado que a interoperabilidade, pelo uso dos metadados, possa ocorrer de forma plena. Assim,a informação oferta a base conceitual, pelo qual o sistema de informação opera, orientando o desenvolvimento das ferramentas e amparando possíveis falhas, na medida em que apresenta a visão global de todo o sistema. Nesta obra, a informática e informação estão presentes, com relatos sobre as ferramentas e suas bem sucedidas aplicações. Um conjunto de textos produzidos por pesquisadores de várias instituições, revelando a abrangência no uso dos sistemas de informação voltados à gestão da informação.
Primates de la región Surcolombiana: acercamiento a la valoración ambiental y planes de manejo en áreas protegidas
Authors: Aguilera Castro Leonardo Antonio
Published: July 2022

En este contexto, estas investigaciones constituyen la línea base ambiental que permite la formulación de estrategias de gestión, planificación, conservación y preservación de la biodiversidad de áreas protegidas de la región surcolombiana, pertenecientes al Sistema Nacional de Áreas Protegidas. Del mismo modo, este documento constituye un recurso valioso de consulta para profesionales, técnicos, estudiantes de ciencias ambientales, exactas, ingenierías y consultores, entre otros, interesados en temas de gestión de la biodiversidad, gestión y conservación de áreas protegidas y en el desarrollo de estrategias de conservación de especies, con el fin de direccionar esfuerzos para el monitoreo de sus poblaciones y la valoración de los impactos ambientales.
2’-5’-oligoadenylate synthetase1 (OAS1): Molecular, structural, integrative Bioinformatics and functional analysis in the endometrium of goat ( Capra hircus )
Authors: Jain Asit , Jain Tripti , Mishra Girish Kumar , Chandrakar Khushboo , Mukherjee Kishore , Tiwari Sita Prasad
Published: July 2022

An interferon-inducible gene, 2’-5’-oligoadenylate synthetase-1 (OAS1),
plays an essential role in uterine receptivity and conceptus development
by controlling cell growth and differentiation in addition to its
anti-viral activities. However, the specific part of OAS1 is not yet
documented in the goat. Therefore, in the present study, the coding
sequence (CDS) of the OAS1 gene was amplified, sequenced and
characterized through various Bioinformatics tools. Its temporal
expression profile was also examined in the endometrium of caprine (cp)
for the first time. A fragment of the cpOAS1 gene, 890 bp in length, was
amplified from complementary DNA (cDNA). Nucleotide and deduced amino
acid sequences revealed 99.6 to 80.4 % and 99.3 to 72.3 % identities
with that of ruminants and non-ruminants, respectively. A constructed
phylogenetic tree revealed that sheep and goats belong to the same clade
but differ from large ruminants. Besides the Physico-chemical
characteristics, its localization, various posttranslational
modifications, immunogenic sites, possible domains, various motifs, and
interactions with other probable proteins were predicted. In addition to
the secondary structure, the three-dimensional structure was predicted
using homology modelling servers and a refined model, generated by the
Swiss model was the best one as based on stereochemistry validated with
different programs. Further, relative expression of cpOAS1 mRNA and
protein was determined by quantitative real-time PCR (qPCR) and western
blot, respectively, in the endometrium of pregnant and cyclic does.
Caprine OAS1 protein (42/46kDa) was detected in the endometrium of
pregnant and cyclic does. Both cpOAS1 mRNA and protein were expressed
maximally (P<0.05) in the endometrium during pregnancy as
compared to cyclic does. It is concluded that the cpOAS1 sequence is
conserved and integrative Bioinformatics analysis provides a sound
foundation for further structural and functional characterization of
cpOAS1 protein in the establishment of pregnancy in goats.
Artificial neural network modeling on the polymer-electrolyte aqueous two-phase systems involving biomolecules
Authors: Chen Yuqiu , Liang Xiaodong , Kontogeorgis Georgios
Published: July 2022

In this work, modelling studies on the binodal curve behavior of
polymer-electrolyte ATPS and the partitioning of biomolecules in these
aqueous electrolyte solutions are carried out. First, a comprehensive
database targeting the studied systems is established. Then, a novel
modeling strategy that combines a well-known machine learning algorithm,
i.e., artificial neural network (ANN) and group contribution (GC) method
is proposed. Based on this modeling strategy, an ANN-GC model (ANN-GC
model1) is built to describe the binodal curve behavior of
polymer-electrolyte ATPS, while another ANN-GC model (ANN-GC model2) is
developed to predict the partition of biomolecules in these biphasic
systems. Furthermore, the obtained results also indicate that the
tie-line length of polymer-electrolyte ATPS calculated from ANN-GC
model1 can be directly used in ANN-GC model2 for predicting the
partition performance coefficient of biomolecules in these ATPS.
Las percepciones del consumidor sobre la responsabilidad social empresarial en el sector bancario: análisis por género
Authors: Otero Gómez María Cristina , Giraldo Pérez Wilson
Published: July 2022

Objetivo: conocer, a partir de las diferencias por género, las percepciones que tienen los consumidores en relación con las prácticas de responsabilidad social adelantadas por algunos bancos que operan en Colombia. Método: Se ha desarrollado un estudio cuantitativo que analiza una muestra por conveniencia de 588 cuentahabientes. Resultados: En términos generales, ambos géneros están de acuerdo en que los bancos deben mantener una posición competitiva fuerte, siempre y cuando contribuyan al crecimiento económico del país.  Discusiones: la literatura científica y empresarial revela un creciente interés por ahondar en el impacto de la responsabilidad social empresarial. La conceptualización general refiere que las empresas deben cumplir no solamente con los objetivos económicos sino con los legales, ambientales, éticos y filantrópicos. Conclusiones: Se concluye que los hombres perciben de mejor manera el comportamiento ético del banco y que las mujeres otorgan una percepción más favorable al cumplimiento de los aspectos legales por parte de la entidad financiera.