bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Long-term COVID-19 Complications and Relevant Outcomes in Severe COVID-19 Survivors
Authors: Adeli Seyed-Hasan , Shahhamzeh Alireza , Tabarraii Reihane , Salehi Minoo , Hojatizadeh Nahid , Esmaelitaba Seyed Mohammad Sadegh , Habibi Mohamad Amin , Ahmadpour Sajjad , Modarres Mehdi Pezeshgi
Published: April 2024

Background:

Long-term lung sequelae in patients who survived after severe COVID-19 are
not clear. This study aims to evaluate complications and relevant outcomes of COVID-19 survivors
within 6 months follow-up after discharge from the hospital.

Methods:

This study is a cohort of 50 patients with severe COVID-19 hospitalized in the intensive care
unit (ICU) in 2020-2021 at Shahid Beheshti Hospital, Qom, Iran. The nasopharyngeal swab and reverse-
transcription real-time PCR (RT-qPCR) assay were used to confirm COVID-19 in subjects. We
used a checklist that compared symptoms, laboratory findings, and lung radiograph findings for patients
at the time of admission and within 6 months follow-up after discharge from the hospital. The
chest CT scans were used to verify lung involvement. The renal and liver function were assessed using
alanine transaminase (ALT), aspartate aminotransferase (AST), alkaline phosphatase (ALP), blood
urea nitrogen (BUN), creatinine (Cr), and bilirubin.

Results:

50 patients out of 384 participants who were hospitalized with severe COVID-19 were followed
up within 6 months after discharge from the hospital. Findings revealed that, during the followup
period, all clinical symptoms, except GI bleeding (p = 0.155), were significantly lower than the
admission time (p < 0.001). Also, the mean of laboratory findings, including lymphocyte, neutrophil,
lactate dehydrogenase, international normalized ratio, prothrombin, partial thromboplastin time, ESR,
and CRP, were significantly lower than admission time (p < 0.001). Also, the mean of alanine transaminase
(ALT) and aspartate aminotransferase (AST) between the admission and discharge time were
significantly different (p < 0.001). Within 6 months of follow-up after discharge, the frequency of
ground glass opacities, crazy paving, consolidation, spider web sign, and vascular thickening were
significantly lower than in the admission time.

Conclusion:

Our findings revealed that among severe COVID-19 survivors, liver outcomes, inflammation,
and clinical factors returned to normal range within 6 months of follow-up after discharge from the hospital.
Also, during this period, the radiological findings were significantly lower than in the admission time.
Weakness of power: Masculinity at odds in Theodore Dreiser’s Sister Carrie
Authors: Avono Komla M
Published: April 2024

Age, gender, and race (among many), are often used as sources of power in human societies to lord it over the weaker ones. Two decades before women got the right to vote in the U.S., Theodore Dreiser published Sister Carrie, portraying an 18-year-old girl dissatisfied with county life, who travels to the city for better life. The journey and the stay met with masculinity showcased by a sex-hungry Drouet and a fragmented Hurstwood. Lack of responsibility as a male quickly plunges this figure into a journey that gradually weakens him deprives him of belongings, and finally offers him suicide. Informed by psychoanalytical theory, this paper describes Sister Carrie in terms of weakness of power (male over female) which turns the powerful into weak and the weak into powerful.
Five factors for U.S. - Cuba Rapprochement
Authors: Terentev Pavel , Vlasova Yulia , Vavichkina Tatiana
Published: April 2024

The article is devoted to the analysis of the five factors that may ensure the U.S. – Cuba rapprochement, such as geographical proximity, the historical experience of cooperation, existing strong economic ties between the two states, the Castro Era end implications, as well as special foreign conditions. The authors show that the USA and Cuba remain interconnected even amid the economic blockade, point out that the Cuban regime has already faced a lot of challenges in terms of economic development and public unrest, and demonstrate how new international reality fosters normalization of bilateral relations.
Exploring Infertility Treatment Among Economically Active Married Women
Authors: Jeon Boyoung , Kim Hongbi , Jeong Hye In , Han Chaeyoung
Published: April 2024

Purpose: This study aimed to assess the current landscape of infertility treatment among married women engaged in economic activities and analyze the associated factors.Methods: Using data from the 2021 National Family and Fertility Survey in Korea, this study included 1,772 married women aged 20–44 who participated in economic activities. General characteristics were compared based on participants’ experiences with infertility and the use of infertility treatments (assisted reproductive technology). Logistic regression analysis was used to identify the factors associated with infertility and infertility treatment.Results: Among the study participants, 325 had experienced infertility and 122 had undergone infertility treatment. The likelihood of infertility was higher in women aged ≥35 years and those with gynecological problems. Infertility treatment was more probable among infertile women over 40 years of age, with higher levels of education and household income, cohabiting with their spouse for 4–9 years, working less than 40 hours per week, and holding office jobs as opposed to service or sales workers. Respondents who underwent infertility treatment highlighted the following challenges: mental and social prejudice, physical discomfort, pain, financial burden, workplace factors, and time constraints.Conclusion: This study shows that biological factors are important in infertility and underscores the significance of workplace factors and socioeconomic characteristics in the decision to treat infertility. This emphasizes the need for research that supports women pursuing a career or education who encounter the challenges of infertility.
The Effect of Everyday-Life Social Contact on Pain
Authors: Weiß Martin , Gründahl Marthe , Jachnik Annalena , Lampe Emilia Caya , Malik Ishitaa , Rittner Heike Lydia , Sommer Claudia , Hein Grit
Published: April 2024

Pain is a biopsychosocial phenomenon, resulting from the interplay between physiological and psychological processes and social factors. Given that humans constantly interact with others, the effect of social factors is particularly relevant. Documenting the significance of the social modulation of pain, an increasing number of studies have investigated the effect of social contact on subjective pain intensity and pain-related physiological changes. While evidence suggests that social contact can alleviate pain, contradictory findings indicate an increase in pain intensity and a deterioration of pain coping strategies. This evidence primarily stems from studies examining the effect of social contact on pain within highly controlled laboratory conditions. Moreover, pain assessments often rely on one-time subjective reports of average pain intensity across a predefined period. Ecological momentary assessments (EMAs) can circumvent these problems, as they can capture diverse aspects of behavior and experiences multiple times a day, in real time, with high resolution, and within naturalistic and ecologically valid settings. These multiple measures allow for the examination of fluctuations of pain symptoms throughout the day in relation to affective, cognitive, behavioral, and social factors. In this opinion paper, we review the current state and future relevance of EMA-based social pain research in daily life. Specifically, we examine whether everyday-life social support reduces or enhances pain. The first part of the paper provides a comprehensive overview of the use of EMA in pain research and summarizes the main findings. The review of the relatively limited number of existing EMA studies shows that the association between pain and social contact in everyday life depends on numerous factors, including pain syndromes, temporal dynamics, the nature of social interactions, and characteristics of the interaction partners. In line with laboratory research, there is evidence that everyday-life social contact can alleviate, but also intensify pain, depending on the type of social support. Everyday-life emotional support seems to reduce pain, while extensive solicitous support was found to have opposite effects. Moreover, positive short-term effects of social support can be overshadowed by other symptoms such as fatigue. Overall, gathering and integrating experiences from a patient’s social environment can offer valuable insights. These insights can help interpret dynamics in pain intensity and accompanying symptoms such as depression or fatigue. We conclude that factors determining the reducing versus enhancing effects of social contact on pain need to be investigated more thoroughly. We advocate EMA as the assessment method of the future and highlight open questions that should be addressed in future EMA studies on pain and the potential of ecological momentary interventions for pain treatment.
Motivational Variables as Moderating Effects of a Web-Based Mental Health Program for University Students: Secondary Analysis of a Randomized Controlled Trial
Authors: Hanano Maria , Rith-Najarian Leslie , Gong-Guy Elizabeth , Chavira Denise
Published: April 2024

Background

Self-guided web-based interventions have the potential of addressing help-seeking barriers and symptoms common among university students, such as depression and anxiety. Unfortunately, self-guided interventions are also associated with less adherence, implicating motivation as a potential moderator for adherence and improvement for such interventions. Previous studies examining motivation as a moderator or predictor of improvement on web-based interventions have defined and measured motivation variably, producing conflicting results.

Objective

This secondary analysis of data from a randomized controlled trial aimed to examine constructs of motivation as moderators of improvement for a self-guided 8-week web-based intervention in university students (N=1607).

Methods

Tested moderators included internal motivation, external motivation, and confidence in treatment derived from the Treatment Motivation Questionnaire. The primary outcome was an improvement in depression and anxiety measured by the Depression Anxiety Stress Scale-21.

Results

Piecewise linear mixed effects models showed that internal motivation significantly moderated symptom change for the intervention group (t1504=–2.94; P=.003) at average and high (+1 SD) motivation levels (t1507=–2.28; P=.02 and t1507=–4.05; P<.001, respectively). Significant results remained even after controlling for baseline severity. The results showed that confidence in treatment did not significantly moderate symptom change for the intervention group (t1504=1.44; P=.15). In this sample, only internal motivation was positively correlated with service initiation, intervention adherence, and intervention satisfaction.

Conclusions

The combination of a web-based intervention and high or moderate internal motivation resulted in greater improvement in the total Depression Anxiety Stress Scale-21 score. These findings highlight the importance of conceptually differentiating motivation-related constructs when examining moderators of improvement. The results suggest that the combination of a web-based intervention and high or moderate internal motivation results in greater improvement. These findings highlight the importance of conceptually differentiating motivation-related constructs when examining moderators of improvement. To better understand the moderating role of internal motivation, future research is encouraged to replicate these findings in diverse samples as well as to examine related constructs such as baseline severity and adherence. Understanding these characteristics informs treatment strategies to maximize adherence and improvement when developing web-based interventions as well as allows services to be targeted to individuals likely to benefit from such interventions.

Trial Registration

ClinicalTrials.gov NCT04361045; https://clinicaltrials.gov/study/NCT04361045
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Published: April 2024

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Laparoscopic cholecystectomy in calculous cholecystitis: are antibiotics necessary?
Authors: Chuklin S.S. , Chooklin S.M.
Published: April 2024

Laparoscopic cholecystectomy in patients with cholecystitis is considered the best, appropriate and safe method of treatment for gallstone disease. However, the role of antibiotic administration before or after cholecystectomy to reduce infectious complications, particularly surgical site infections, or mortality is less clear. Many patients receive empiric antibiotics, but the feasibility of their use has not been proven. Some guidelines suggest the use of antibiotic prophylaxis for all cholecystectomies, although current evidence does not indicate any benefit to this practice in the absence of risk factors. This review examines the results of antibiotic use in laparoscopic cholecystectomy for chronic and acute calculous cholecystitis. Most studies argue against the need to use prophylactic antibiotics during elective surgery in low-risk patients. In cases of mild and moderate acute cholecystitis, the use of antibiotics to prevent postoperative infectious complications has no evidence of effectiveness, although these recommendations are also ambiguous. It is not recommended to use postoperative antibiotics after elective laparoscopic cholecystectomy, as well as for mild or moderate acute cholecystitis. However, additional studies with well-defined patient populations and comparable outcomes are needed to better assess the most appropriate timing and duration of antibiotic use in patients undergoing laparoscopic cholecystectomy. We used MedLine database on the PubMed platform and the Cochrane library to search for literature sources.
Emergency care for post-traumatic stress disorders complicated by psychosis
Authors: Kozidubova V.M. , Goncharova O.Y. , Doluda S.M. , Barycheva E.M. , Gurnytskyi O.V.
Published: April 2024

The work provides information on the emergency care for post-traumatic stress disorders complicated by psychosis. Emphasis is placed on cases of severe depression with suicidal manifestations and alcoholic complications with disorders of consciousness and psychosis. It is noted that in recent years, typical cases of post-traumatic stress disorder have often become more complicated and aggravated, because the debilitating nature of mental trauma persists in modern life due to military events. Therefore, in the clinical picture of psychogenic disorders, severe depressive states with suicidal tendencies can develop. In such cases, moodiness dominates, as well as episodes of significant melancholy that a patient experiences as torment, physical suffering. Ideas of self-accusation arise, which are closely related to the psychotraumatic situation and constitute the dominant content of a psychogenic complex. Patients blame themselves of the emerging trouble. Under the influence of such experiences, exacerbations develop with an increase in anxiety, hopelessness, suicidal thoughts with intentions and actions; sleep and appetite deteriorate, retardation, apathy, and indifference develop. Such conditions are more likely to occur in conditions of family trouble, in persons with weak personal psychological protection in a decreased tolerance to emotional stress, altered self-esteem. In other cases, patients with post-traumatic stress disorders become withdrawn, alienated, and spiteful. People can experience difficulties when communicating with others, they become irritable, sometimes aggressive. At this time, patients refuse to fulfill the traditional requirements of professional activity. In families, they become strangers, estranged from their relatives. Therefore, over time, they may lose their jobs and families. Characteristics of psychopathic behavior can predispose individuals to alcoholism and drug addiction, which in turn contribute significantly to social and micro-social maladaptation. When providing urgent care to such patients, it is necessary to be guided by the requirements of the legislation on psychiatric care. In the acute period, antidepressant, neuroleptic and sedative therapy in injections should be prescribed to quickly achieve the desired therapeutic effect, followed by switching to oral forms of basic and adjuvant therapy. Psychocorrectional measures should also be an important component of the process of further rehabilitation of patients with post-traumatic stress disorder.
Anesthesiological provision in hip and knee joint replacement (a scientific literature review)
Authors: Cherniy V.I. , Myrona V.S.
Published: April 2024

Effective pain management during hip and knee replacement ensures the efficient and fast recovery of patients. Joint replacement surgery is typically accompanied by the use of general anesthesia or spinal anesthesia. Spinal anesthesia, despite certain risks, demonstrates better effectiveness compared to general anesthesia in hip and knee replacements. In other words, spinal anesthesia entails fewer perioperative complications. The addition of sedation and anesthesia monitoring during joint replacements using spinal anesthesia is of particular importance. After a successful surgical procedure of joint replacement, achieving adequate pain relief in the postoperative period is crucial. This is achieved through intravenous patient-controlled analgesia or epidural analgesia. A multimodal analgesia strategy combines analgesics with different mechanisms of action to enhance pain management. Intraoperative periarticular administration of multimodal agents is one of the most important procedures in the perioperative pain control during total hip arthroplasty. Peripheral nerve blocks have emerged recently as an alternative analgesic approach. During hip and knee replacements, various nerve blocks are utilized, including lumbar plexus block, fascia iliaca block, femoral and sciatic nerve block, adductor canal block, quadratus lumborum block, erector spinae plane block. Given the entire perioperative process, the use of preventive and multimodal therapy along with peripheral nerve blocks can help reduce the intensity of postoperative pain, thereby improving the functional status and quality of life for patients.
Comparison of clinical efficacy and safety of original and generic forms of etoricoxib in patients with knee osteoarthritis
Authors: Korzh M.O. , Iaremenko O.B. , Musiienko A.S. , Filipenko V.A. , Koliadenko D.I. , Arutiunian Z.A. , Iniushyna A.V. , Dobrianskiy D.V. , Kurylo D.Yu. , Sydorova A.O. , Grygorieva N.V.
Published: April 2024

Background. Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) are an important drug class for the treatment of osteoarthritis (OA). Despite existing studies on the bioequivalence of original and generic NSAIDs, comparative studies related to their clinical efficacy and safety are limited. The purpose of the study was to compare the clinical efficacy and safety of the original and generic forms of etoricoxib in patients with knee OA. ­Materials and ­methods. In an open, comparative, randomized, multicenter study, 150 patients with knee OA were examined: group I — 50 persons who received the original etoricoxib (60 mg/d for 10 days), groups II and III — 50 subjects each who received generic etoricoxib (60 mg/d for 10 days). The effectiveness of the treatment was evaluated using the four-component visual analog scale (VAS), the Western Ontario and McMaster Universities Osteoarthritis Index (WOMAC), and the Lequesne index before the start of therapy and on the 10th day. Assessment of tolerability and safety was studied by controlling adverse events based on clinical and laboratory indicators. Results. The use of the original and generic forms of etoricoxib in patients with knee OA led to positive dynamics of pain syndrome and functional activity, while the dynamics of indices were the greatest in the case of using the ori­ginal etoricoxib (VAS: group I — 50.0 [35.4–60.0] %, group II — 29.1 [16.7–55.0] % and III — 28.6 [14.3–33.3] %). The most pronounced positive dynamics of the pain syndrome against the background of taking the original etoricoxib compared to the generic forms was registered in the subgroup of patients with severe knee pain (VAS > 60 mm). The use of all forms of etorico­xib was safe and did not lead to serious clinical side effects or clinically signi­ficant changes in laboratory blood parameters. The hi­ghest rates of satisfaction with the treatment by patients and physicians were observed in the case of the original etoricoxib use. Conclusions. The use of the original etoricoxib in patients with knee OA, especially in the presence of severe pain syndrome (VAS > 60 mm) is the most justified and safe.
Characteristics and classification of the peat at Toba Highland, North Sumatera, Indonesia
Authors: Sarifuddin Sarifuddin , Sitohang Ester Juliana , Mukhlis Mukhlis
Published: April 2024

Peatland serves as a crucial natural resource with hydrological and other environmental functions essential for all living organisms. In some regions, peat soil isn't limited to lowland areas, it is also found in highland areas. This study is a survey research aiming to examine the characteristics of the highland peatlands of Toba North Sumatera, namely in the Village of Matiti II, Humbang Hasundutan Regency, North Sumatera and lowland peatlands as control of peatlands in general in Sidomulyo Village, Bilah Hilir Subdistrict, Labuhan Batu. The study employed a survey research approach with a descriptive method to determine the differences in the characteristics of highland Toba peat soils. In each area, a representative profile was made, and the soil morphology, characteristics and classification were observed according to the 2014 soil taxonomic classification. Soil samples were taken from each layer in the soil profile for soil analysis in the laboratory. Soil analysis included bulk density, pH H₂O, pH NaF, CEC, base saturation, organic C, total N, C/N, electrical conductivity (EC) and ash content. The results showed that the difference in altitude directly affected the microclimate and the hydrologic conditions, which in turn affected the characteristics of the peat soil. In the context of the Toba highland, the main source of peat soils comes from rainfall. In contrast with the peatland of the lowlands, where the impact of tides is a significant factor, the peat of the Toba highland is affected by the surrounding hills.
Laughter in Interpersonal Communication: When Laughter Conveys Disaffiliation
Authors: Lin Yumian
Published: April 2024

Laughter serves primarily as a social instrument, functioning as a social facilitator commonly observed in interpersonal interactions, and playing a crucial role in fostering and maintaining relationships. Affiliation and disaffiliation are interactive phenomena that are externally and measurably manifested, serving as pivotal components in the establishment of social bonds. Affiliation entails the overt demonstration of endorsement and concordance among interacting individuals, whereas disaffiliation within social relationships typically materializes through assessments, leading to disagreements and side-arguments. Laughter, when serving as a tool for strengthening social bonds between individuals, it not only signals affiliation but also disaffiliation among conversational partners. Through the method of conversation analysis and interactional linguistics, this article will specifically analyze the role of laughter as a means of conveying disaffiliation. Focusing on analyzing three specific functions of laughter to show disaffiliation, which encompass self-image preservation, face-saving, and transitioning from an embarrassing to a non-embarrassing context, the thesis will present three prototypical dialogues originating from diverse backgrounds as exemplars to elucidate the three functions.
Analyzing Appraisal Resources in the Judgment Discourse of Ulysses Copyright Infringement Case
Authors: Ren Qing
Published: April 2024

In this economic society, intellectual property protection play an important role in maintaining the national economic order and promoting social development. The infringement of intellectual property will bring great harm to the public and national interests. This study aims to analyze the appraisal resources in the court judgment of Ulysses copyright infringement case, especially from the perspective of attitude and engagement system. By adopting a descriptive and exploratory approach, the study investigates how attitude and engagement resources serve the declaratory and justificatory functions of court judgments. It is found that appreciation and judgement in attitude system are widely used in this court judgment, while affect is seldom applied for it deals with people’s personal feelings. For engagement, disclaim and entertain resources are applied from time to time in processing the judge’s objective fact analysis. It also shows that the court can effectively arrive at judgments with justice when the court professionals have better knowledge and make proper use of the appraisal resources. It is hoped that this study can arouse the awareness of legal professionals to maintain their law-based role of justice in copyright cases by the proper application of appraisal resources in their distinctive language.
A Comparative Study on the Trade Structure between China and Major Spanish American Countries
Authors: Chen Yuan , Xu Jin , Li Chunzhi
Published: April 2024

As one of the largest emerging economies in the world, the Latin American region is also a region with high global strategic value. The trade between 19 Spanish American countries and China has a significant impact on economic and trade cooperation between China and Latin America. This article is based on the perspective of trade commodity structure, analyzing trade data between China and Spanish American countries in recent years, comparing and studying the import and export commodity structure between China and three major Spanish American countries: Mexico, Chile, and Peru, and analyzing the changes. Finally, in response to the issues identified in the study, some suggestions are proposed for trade exchanges between China and Spanish American countries, with the hope of providing reference for optimizing the trade commodity structure between China and Spanish American countries and for enterprises to further develop the Latin American market.
A Study on Translator’s Subjectivity in Novel Translation Based on Skopos Theory: Take Mrs. Dalloway Translated by Wang Jiaxiang as an Example
Authors: Luo Fan
Published: April 2024

The translator, as the subjectivity of translation, will have a certain influence on the effect of translation. Therefore, the role that the translator plays in translation has always been a hot topic in translation studies. Mrs. Dalloway is a classic novel of the British writer Virginia Woolf, and Wang Jiaxiang’s translation can fully reflect the characteristics of Woolf’s stream-of-consciousness novel. Taking Skopos Theory as the theoretical guide, this paper explores the manifestation of translator’s subjectivity in Wang Jiaxiang’s translation of Mrs. Dalloway from the aspects of translation techniques and language style, and analyses the subjective initiative played by the translator from the translation purpose, so as to further study the significance of translator’s subjectivity in translation practice.
Evaluación de Factores Biológicos y Ortodóncicos en la Reabsorción Radicular Externa Inducida por Ortodoncia
Authors: Delgado Perdomo Linda Piedad , Castañeda Rincón Laura Liliana , Eraso Ahumada Libardo Javier , Calderón Rodríguez Laura Alexandra , Ruiz Gómez Adiela , Fong Reales Cristian Javier
Published: April 2024

Introducción: es importante que los ortodoncistas conozcan que la Reabsorción Radicular Externa (RRE) no solo está relacionada con las fuerzas ortodóncicas, sino con otros factores biológicos, debido a que su origen es multifactorial. Objetivo: evaluar los factores biológicos y ortodóncicos sobre la reabsorción radicular externa inducida por tratamiento de ortodoncia. Materiales y métodos: estudio longitudinal con diseño prospectivo realizado en 19 pacientes (11 hombres y 8 mujeres) con una edad promedio inicial de 22 ± 7.5 años, formación radicular completa de los dientes incisivos superiores e inferiores y sin reabsorción radicular externa. Los factores biológicos y ortodóncicos evaluados fueron: edad, sexo, apiñamiento, overjet, overbite, inclinación de incisivos, maloclusión dental, clasificación sagital esquelética, grado de RRE, morfología radicular y técnica de tratamiento (ligado convencional y autoligado). Se aplicó el índice de Levander y Malmgren a los seis meses de tratamiento, utilizando radiografías periapicales digitales. Resultados: después de 6 meses de tratamiento ortodóncico el 56.6% de los dientes no presentó RRE y el 43.4% presentó RRE grado 1, siendo el diente 31 el que evidenció menor RRE con un 26.3%; no hubo asociación estadísticamente significativa entre la RRE y los factores biológicos y ortodóncicos. Conclusiones: ninguno de los factores biológicos y ortodóncicos estudiados se asocia con la RRE inducida por tratamiento de ortodoncia durante los primeros seis meses.
Tratamiento temprano clase III, desde una visión funcional
Authors: Ramírez Aviega Rafael
Published: April 2024

Introducción: se muestra una terapia sencilla para la intercepción de la maloclusión clase III a edades tempranas, enfatizando la importancia de la deglución y respiración para el adecuado desarrollo maxilar, retomando las bases biológicas del desarrollo oclusal y esquelético. Objetivo: identificar las disarmonías dentales u óseas durante el desarrollo, partiendo del conocimiento de lo normal, saber identificar las alteraciones tempranamente, para interceptar y no permitir que se desarrolle una maloclusión más grave. Presentación del caso: se muestran dos casos clínicos, ambos clase III dental y con problemas respiratorios, el primero en una niña de seis años de edad, y el segundo detectado a los tres años de edad, son referidos y atendidos por el otorrinolaringólogo, para tratar el factor etiológico, la corrección de la vía aérea. El tratamiento ortodóncico se enfocó en conseguir una adecuada relación de la guía incisal de la dentición permanente, para que una vez corregida la función respiratoria y oral, el desarrollo se dé adecuadamente. Cada seis meses se monitoreó radiográficamente para evaluar los cambios y tomar decisiones terapéuticas hasta los doce y quince años de edad, respectivamente, se les sigue monitoreando la estabilidad oclusal sin que al momento haya cambios desfavorables. Conclusiones: detectar las alteraciones de crecimiento y desarrollo a edad temprana ayuda a interceptar maloclusiones tanto dentales como óseas; el conocimiento de las ciencias básicas ayuda al clínico en la oportuna toma de decisiones durante el crecimiento del paciente, y con tratamientos simples puede evitar tratamientos más invasivos.
Decoding Nifty50’s Price Enigma: Machine Learning Powered Approach
Authors: Choudhary Neha , Nandedkar Aditya , Ahire Vivek , Deshpande Prof. N. H.
Published: April 2024

Abstract: This study uses machine learning and Long Short-Term Memory (LSTM) networks to decipher the price riddle of Nifty50, a well-known stock market index in India. Using Long Short-Term Memory (LSTM) recurrent neural networks, which are renowned for their capacity to recognise sequential patterns, we aim to forecast and comprehend the intricate dynamics influencing Nifty50's price fluctuations.
Personalised Outfit Recommendation System Using Deep Learning
Authors: Vyavahare Sarthak
Published: April 2024

Abstract: Fashion engineering presents a significant challenge in efficiently coordinating outfits to suit personal preferences. In this study, we introduce a Fashion Coordination Assistant featuring a hybrid recommendation system. Our approach combines content-based and collaborative filtering techniques, utilizing Singular Value Decomposition (SVD) and Non-negative Matrix Factorization (NMF) algorithms. By thoroughly analyzing clothing characteristics and user behavior, we address the technical complexities of fashion coordination. Leveraging the latent features identified by SVD and the non-linear relationships captured by NMF, our system generates tailored outfit suggestions based on individual preferences and style profiles. Extensive testing validates the system's ability to provide diverse and efficient recommendations. By integrating innovative recommendation methods, the Fashion Coordination Assistant adapts to evolving fashion trends and user preferences, enhancing its practical utility in real-world scenarios
Agricultural Decision Support System
Authors: Gurrapu Neelima
Published: April 2024

Abstract: In India, agriculture stands as the backbone of the economy, yet farmers encounter persistent challenges rooted in conventional farming methods that result in suboptimal yields and environmental degradation. To address these issues, a transformative shift towards precision agriculture is imperative. Our Agricultural Decision Support System (ADSS) represents a pioneering initiative harnessing advanced machine learning algorithms to confront these challenges head-on. By scrutinizing soil characteristics alongside critical weather parameters encompassing temperature, humidity, pH levels, and precipitation, our system furnishes tailored recommendations for crop selection and optimal fertilizer application. Through the implementation of our innovative solution, farmers stand poised to diversify their crop cultivation, augment yields, and pave the way for sustainable agricultural practices. The integration of our system offers farmers the opportunity to explore new crop varieties, potentially leading to heightened profitability and the mitigation of soil pollution concerns.
Smart Trolley - Human Following Trolley
Authors: Khade Namrata , Bambal Leena , Wairagade Mitali , Bhardwaj Shruti , Bhagat Sumit
Published: April 2024

Abstract: This abstract provides an overview of a novel IoT-based system designed to enhance the shopping experience by introducing a "Human-Following Shopping Trolley" Traditional shopping trolleys have remained relatively unchanged for decades, but this innovation leverages IoT technology and a mobile app to bring convenience and efficiency to the shopping process. The system comprises a smart shopping trolley equipped with sensors and actuators, allowing it to autonomouslyfollow a shopper as they navigate the store. This eliminates the need for physical pushing and pulling, making shopping more accessible, especially for the elderly and those with mobility issues. The trolleycommunicates with a mobile app installed on the shopper's smartphone or device
Rootrise - Make Automate Agriculture (Crop Prediction, Crop Disease Detection and Fertilizer Recommendation)
Authors: Gajbhiye Ayushi
Published: April 2024

Abstract: Agricultural productivity and sustainability are vital for global food security, but challenges like soil degradation, crop diseases, and inefficient fertilizer use hinder crop quality and yield. To address these, advanced technologies like machine learning and AI are increasingly used in agriculture. This review focuses on recent advances in soil prediction, crop disease prediction, and fertilizer recommendation systems.
Graph Convolutional Networks in Stock Market Predictions: A Review of Enhanced Investment Strategies
Authors: Kumari Priya
Published: April 2024

Abstract: Machine learning analyses large datasets, finds patterns, and forecasts market trends, transforming stock market recommendation systems. Using data-driven insights, this dynamic method gives investors the power to make well-informed decisions. In this thorough analysis, we examine how machine learning has revolutionised stock market recommendation systems. We explore how dynamic approaches are used to forecast market trends, find patterns in large datasets, and analyse them. We illustrate the crucial role of data-driven insights in directing investors towards profitable possibilities and efficient risk management by highlighting the practical application of AI in moulding investment decisions. In today's quickly changing financial scene, this analysis offers a comprehensive grasp of the implications of machine learning for stock market recommendations by critically examining how it is changing the recommendations given by the market
Footprints of Artificial Intelligence in Climate Change
Authors: Saklani Nikita , Bade Kanchan
Published: April 2024

Abstract: Climate change and digital modifications are the two most dominant trends of our century and have become a global concern. The strategy in which humans can manage them, and their enlarged interactions will play a key role in mankind’s future. Primarily we have to make pathways to combine the climate and digital transformations in a way that validates our social and democratic values. In the present situation, climate change is the major concern that leads to the depletion of various environmental resources which is an alarming situation for living beings. Technology has changed a lot in the past few decades, changing our lives and us along with it. Artificial Intelligence is already playing a key role in Education, Health, and various other industries. Artificial intelligence (AI) is bringing about many changes in our perception of technology and lifestyle. Advancements in AI and Machine Learning (ML) are promising, and their applications are continually redefining the way we interact with our devices, people, and the planet. Various initiatives of Artificial Intelligence for tackling climate change have started, like the UN Climate Change Initiative on Artificial Intelligence for Climate Action. These investigate how AI might be used as a potent instrument to advance and intensify climate action that is revolutionary in poor nations. This paper mainly identifies the effective impacts of Artificial Intelligence on climate change and its sustainability.
Evaluation of Student Success Across the Subjects using MERN Stack
Authors: Radhika Dr. A. , Aparna K. , Sumanth P. , Sruthi S. , Sushmitha P.
Published: April 2024

bstract: The Evaluation of Student Success across the Subjects is an essential tool in educational institutions, facilitating the efficient management and dissemination of student performance data. This paper presents the design and implementation of a SRMS using the MERN stack, an innovative technology stack comprising MongoDB, Express.js, React.js, and Node.js. The proposed system leverages the full-stack JavaScript environment to enhance the interactivity, real-time data processing, and user experience of the SRMS.React.js is employed on the frontend to provide an intuitive and dynamic user interface, making it easier for users to interact with the system effectively. We discuss the development process, focusing on the integration of these technologies, and demonstrate how the MERN stack facilitates rapid development and deployment of a web-based application. The system's performance is evaluated based on criteria such as response time, data integrity, and user satisfaction. Initial results indicate that the SRMS is not only faster and more reliable but also provides enhanced accessibility and user engagement compared to traditional systems. This paper aims to contribute to the academic community by providing insights into the application of the MERN stack in developing educational tools, thereby suggesting a pathway for future research and development in educational technology systems
Priority to Emergency Vehicles at Rail-road Crossing (PERC assist)
Authors: Jethva Ajay , Parmar Shekhar , Savsani Parag
Published: April 2024

Abstract: At rail-road intersection, to manage the traffic jam and mitigate chances of accidents and to provide priority passage to the emergency vehicles we have provided PERC Assistant system at “chobari fatak”, in Junagadh, Gujarat.
Análisis cienciométrico sobre tendencias de investigación del riesgo suicida en la infancia y la adolescencia
Authors: Núñez César , Gómez Tabares Anyerson Stiths , Moreno Méndez Jaime Humberto , Muñoz Arbeláez Ana Catalina , Cardona Vélez Isabela , Caballo Vicente E.
Published: April 2024

El objetivo del presente estudio bibliométrico consistió en analizar la producción científica acumulada sobre los factores de riesgo biopsicosocial conducentes al suicidio en la infancia y la adolescencia mediante la implementación de la teoría de grafos. Se consultaron las bases de datos Scopus (Elsevier) y Web of Science, y el análisis se efectuó en bibliometrix, Sci2 tool y Gephi. Se encontraron 2,058 registros. El análisis mostró una red de citaciones de 2,905 registros y cuatro clústeres principales. Los resultados arrojaron una estructura de red de la producción de conocimiento en cuatro tendencias de investigación: (1) factores de predicción de tipo psiquiátrico del comportamiento suicida en niños y adolescentes; (2) asociación entre conducta autolesiva no suicida y comportamiento suicida en adolescentes; (3) relación entre maltrato infantil y suicidio; (4) uso de antidepresivos en la niñez y adolescencia y comportamiento suicida. Finalmente, se plantean consideraciones para la prevención del suicidio en la población objeto de estudio.
Use of silicate amendments on Improvement of the quality and nutrition of the potato crop, variety 'Diacol Capiro'
Authors: Torres-Hernandez David Fernando , Pinzón-Sandoval Elberth Hernando , Balaguera-López Helber Enrique , Silva-Parra Amanda , Almanza-Merchán Pedro Jose
Published: April 2024

Potato (Solanum tuberosum L.) is one of the most important agricultural products in cold-climate areas of the world. However, the soils intended for potato production in tropical zones such as Colombia have low availability of essential elements, such as phosphorus, calcium, magnesium, and beneficial elements such as silicon. The general objective was to evaluate the application of increasing doses of three silicate amendments on the dynamics of accumulation of phosphorus, calcium, magnesium, and silicon in leaf tissue and their influence on the quality and production of 'Diacol Capiro' potato tubers under the conditions of Soracá municipality, Boyacá-Colombia. Two production cycles were evaluated, with a completely randomized design and 10 treatments in each cycle. It was observed that the application of double calcium and magnesium silicate at a dose of 900 kg ha-1 as a crop management practice resulted in an increase in the accumulation of macronutrients such as P, Ca, and Mg by 63.1, 32.4, and 51.1%, respectively, and a 100% increase in silicon accumulation as a beneficial element; this was reflected in a 46% increase in total yield, with a higher production of first-quality tubers and a significant increase in dry matter and specific gravity compared to the application of conventional fertilization sources. Therefore, silicate fertilizers are an important alternative to improve quality and production through a better dynamic of accumulation of essential and beneficial nutrients in potato-producing areas in Colombia.
EXPECTATIVA E REALIDADE NA ADOÇÃO DE SISTEMA DE INFORMAÇÃO GERENCIAL: BARREIRAS, CONFLITOS, LOCUS DE CONTROLE E EFETIVIDADE DE USO EM UNIVERSIDADE PÚBLICA
Authors: Jácome de Moura Jr Pedro , Gomes Torquato Danilo , Porto Bellini Carlo Gabriel
Published: April 2024

Este caso para ensino narra experiências de um servidor técnico-administrativo nos primeiros meses após sua transferência para a secretaria de um programa de pós-graduação (PPG) de uma universidade federal brasileira. Aqui, as experiências de interesse referem-se a conflitos interpessoais e à percepção de falta de poder de controle na institucionalização de um sistema organizacional de tecnologia da informação (TI), qual seja, um sistema de informação gerencial do tipo enterprise resource planning (ERP). A introdução de sistemas ERP altera profundamente as rotinas organizacionais e os comportamentos esperados de seus usuários (aqui, os docentes daquele PPG), de modo que conflitos entre colegas são comuns e devem ser entendidos e tratados. Em organizações públicas, porém, a prática revela desafios para além da modelagem de novas rotinas e treinamentos funcionais, pois estruturas de poder—real ou imaginário—podem estar profundamente estabelecidas. O quadro teórico deste caso envolve a aceitação, a adoção, a resistência e o uso do sistema ERP pelo grupo de trabalho, bem como aspectos da efetividade desse uso e onde se localiza (locus) a fonte de controle do seu processo de institucionalização. Esse quadro teórico é formado pela apresentação dos modelos mais clássicos da área e breve discussão de suas contribuições e deficiências conhecidas. A narrativa geral oportuniza análise guiada por tradições de pesquisa iniciadas na década de 1980 e evoluídas ao longo de três décadas, e permite problematizar a enorme complexidade e as contingências dos ambientes em que tecnologias organizacionais compulsórias são introduzidas a indivíduos acostumados com o poder de decisão sobre novas práticas.
Fabrication and characterization of biocomposite pellets from cassava starch and oil palm empty fruit bunch fibers
Authors: Faramitha Yora , Dimawarnita Firda , Cifriadi Adi , Widiastuti Happy , Herawan Tjahjono
Published: April 2024

Oil palm empty fruit bunches (OPEFB) are lignocellulosic biomass that can be used to produce a biocomposite as an alternative to substitute non-renewable materials, such as plastic. Generally, the production of biocomposites uses OPEFB, which has been processed into cellulose, microcrystalline cellulose, or nanocellulose and is mixed with starch. However, the OPEFB pretreatment into various types of cellulose requires a long process and many chemicals. The OPEFB pretreatment with less process, such as cutting to shorter fibers and without chemicals, was expected to shorten the process. This study aims to produce and evaluate the characteristics of biocomposite pellets from a combination of cassava starch and OPEFB fibers. Short OPEFB fibers (3-5 mm) with varying concentrations of 0, 5, 10, 15, and 20% were added to the cassava starch before mixing with other materials. The twin screw extruder used to produce biocomposite pellets was set at six temperature zones ranging from 85-140 °C and the screw speed in the range of 160-190 rpm. The results show that higher concentrations of OPEFB fibers produced darker pellets, which tended to be greyish. The biocomposite pellets had densities of 1.322-1.417 g cm-3. SEM results show some agglomerations on the surface of starch-OPEFB fibers biocomposite pellets. The water solubility of biocomposite pellets ranged from 32.97 – 36.44%. In conclusion, biocomposite pellets could be produced from a mixture of cassava starch and OPEFB fibers up to 20%. In its application for rigid packaging production, the biocomposite pellets’ performance could be improved by mixing them with recycled polypropylene.