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Uso de Realidade Virtual Para Simular Procedimentos da Medicina Nuclear
Authors: Mattos dos Santos Joaquim Eugênio , Fernandes Yuri Lemos , Espírito Santo André Cotelli do , Mol Antonio Carlos De Abreu , Assis Mônica Aquino de , De Oliveira Paulo Francisco
Published: May 2022

Uma vez que o acesso às tecnologias digitais vem aprimorando as formas como a sociedade realiza suas funçõesdesde as mais simples até as mais complexas, é esperado também que esse avanço auxilie nas tarefas operacionaisde áreas profissionais. Nesse sentido o uso da Realidade Virtual que também está em constante evolução nomercado mundial, pode se tornar uma ferramenta poderosa de simulação e treinamento para aplicações emáreas como medicina, engenharia e arquitetura e não apenas como entretenimento onde é comumente utilizada.Considerando essa perspectiva, a área de Medicina Nuclear por se tratar de uma parte integral e essencial no serviçode procedimentos radiodiagnósticos e radioterapêuticos, exige um treinamento muito sucinto por se tratar de umaatividade que inclui a manipulação de elementos que contém radiação ionizante, que pode oferecer sérios riscos àsaúde. Portanto o presente trabalho tem como objetivo desenvolver uma ferramenta interativa digital baseada emRealidade Virtual para simular os procedimentos operacionais de um laboratório de radiofarmácia. Para este fim,será utilizado o software Unity 3D juntamente com um capacete de realidade virtual, para desenvolvimento doambiente virtual e interações, contando com uma similaridade à laboratórios reais de radiofarmácia. A propostavisa aprimorar e auxiliar o treinamento de profissionais da medicina nuclear reduzindo potencialmente os custose periculosidade de uma prática em ambiente real.Palavras-Chave: Realidade Virtual; Unity 3D; Radiofarmácia; Medicina Nuclear.
Crianças oncológicas e as experiências do adoecer e das práticas pedagógicas em ambiente hospitalar
Authors: Ribeiro Osdi Barbosa dos Santos , Freixo Alessandra Alexandre
Published: May 2022

O presente artigo objetivou compreender os sentidos atribuídos pelas crianças de um Centro de Oncologia ao processo de adoecimento e às práticas pedagógicas no ambiente hospitalar. Esse estudo se apoia numa abordagem qualitativa do tipo descritiva. Como técnicas de pesquisa, foram utilizadas a observação sistemática, o diário de campo e a entrevista semiestruturada. O universo de participantes envolveu crianças do Centro de Oncologia Infanto-juvenil do Hospital Estadual da Criança (HEC), em Feira de Santana, Bahia. Paralelamente à observação sistemática das práticas pedagógicas, foram realizadas entrevistas com onze crianças. Os dados coletados foram analisados com base na análise de conteúdo. Foi evidenciada, nas falas das crianças, a percepção do hospital como um lugar de dor e de cura. Por outro lado, é na brinquedoteca que as crianças encontram elementos que as aproximam do ambiente escolar, como a prática pedagógica de contação de histórias. Essa prática surge como uma forma de tirar a criança de uma realidade de silêncio e isolamento para ingressar em um mundo onde o sonho é possível, em que a fantasia faz esse papel de transpor para além dos limites impostos pela doença.
O lugar do estágio curricular supervisionado das licenciaturas no contexto de pandemia por Covid-19: as condições econômicas e sociais e a morbimortalidade
Authors: Caldeira Tolentino Czech Patrícia , Souza Rodrigo Diego de , Correia de Paula Marcoccia Patrícia
Published: May 2022

Este artigo apresenta reflexões acerca do lugar do Estágio Curricular Supervisionado nas Licenciaturas no contexto de suspensão das atividades acadêmicas e escolares presenciais em virtude da Covid-19, articulado com as condições econômicas, sociais e as taxas de morbimortalidade oriundas da pandemia. A problemática que balizou a discussão indaga: Qual o lugar do Estágio Curricular Supervisionado no contexto de suspensão do ensino presencial ocasionado pela pandemia por COVID-19? Na tentativa de responder essa questão, realizou-se um estudo teórico na legislação educacional referente a pandemia; estudo dos dados oficiais apresentados e dados de pesquisas da área de Educação e Saúde. Fundamentado nesses estudos, se discute as condições econômicas, sociais e a morbimortalidade da pandemia por Covid-19, articulada à realidade do trabalho docente no ensino remoto e suas relações com o Estágio Curricular Supervisionado nas Licenciaturas. Evidencia-se que as condições econômicas, sociais e a morbimortalidade desta pandemia, juntamente com os problemas ético-político-educacionais, os desafios da gestão escolar e do trabalho docente, virtual/remota ou presencialmente, também fazem parte da agenda de debates do Estágio, por compor a realidade escolar nesse momento histórico. Defende-se, então, que o lugar do Estágio Curricular Supervisionado das licenciaturas no contexto da Pandemia por COVID-19 consiste na problematização dessas condições que acentuam as desigualdades sociais e educacionais brasileiras e implicam diretamente no trabalho docente e na formação inicial dos professores.
Saúde, educação e a pós-verdade como estratégia de educabilidade: notas sobre a pandemia e o bolsonarismo
Authors: Da Silva Mozart Linhares , Da Rosa Camila Francisca
Published: May 2022

O presente artigo objetiva analisar a perspectiva da pós-verdade como estratégica enquanto meio de educabilidade principalmente durante a pandemia de coronavírus e o governo Bolsonaro. Desde sua campanha eleitoral, o atual Presidente Jair Bolsonaro, mandato 2019-2022, vem construindo uma política anti-intelectualista e de deslegitimação do saber científico, com ataques sistemáticos à universidade e à educação em geral, espaços que tradicionalmente são considerados legítimos para a produção e difusão da “verdade”. Acontece que com a pandemia estes ataques e processos de deslegitimação também se acentuaram à área da saúde. Assim, para tal análise, tomamos as ações e discursos assumidos pelo governo Bolsonaro e seus apoiadores em relação à educação, à ciência e à forma como conduziu a pandemia de coronavírus, através do ataque ao saber médico e a instituições como a Organização Mundial da Saúde (OMS). Desta forma, dividimos o texto em dois momentos, um para contextualizar a emergência da pós-verdade e os efeitos sobre o saber científico e, em seguida, a partir da materialidade já citada, mostramos como essa deslegitimação da ciência apresentou desdobramentos no enfrentamento da pandemia de coronavírus no Brasil. Apontamos que a deslegitimação do saber científico e das instituições do “dizer verdadeiro”, calcados nas práticas discursivas da pós-verdade, vem contribuindo para a divisão social, proliferação de teorias de conspiração, violência e crise das instituições de saber.
Mental resilience or mental fiasco? Covid-19 pandemic: ethnographic reflections of international students in higher education from Czech Republic
Authors: Rajendran Preeti
Published: May 2022

Este artigo defende a existência de “Resiliência Mental” em estudantes internacionais na República Tcheca. Este artigo analisa os estudantes internacionais e o enfrentamento durante a pandemia de Covid-19 em andamento por meio de uma mistura de abordagens quantitativas e qualitativas. Foi utilizada uma pesquisa quantitativa, conduzida por Klusáček, Kudrnáčová & Soukup (2020) na República Tcheca ‘Estudantes universitários durante a primeira onda da pandemia de coronavírus’. Este artigo vai além de cada gráfico quantitativo que analisa fatores sociais e mentais, baseando-se em 7 histórias de vozes de estudantes internacionais em tempo integral, por meio de histórias etnográficas e autoetnográficas. A identidade dos estudantes internacionais é anônima, exceto eu, como escritor. As histórias aqui abrangem desde o início do alerta máximo e o fechamento das fronteiras em março de 2020 até novembro de 2020. A partir das histórias de estudantes internacionais, fica claro que o enfrentamento durante esses tempos é variado, complexo e situacional, dependendo de vários fatores individuais e contextuais, no entanto, as histórias apontam para uma existência de "Resiliência Mental" à medida que o papel narra os processos de enfrentamento.
Educação ético-estética em tempos de pandemia: conexões entre Arteterapia e bem-estar humano
Authors: Marcelino Patricia Carlesso , Gallina Franciele Silvestre , Silva Alex Sander da
Published: May 2022

O artigo tem como objetivo refletir acerca da noção de bem-estar humano que evolui para a promoção da saúde e à adequação da vida social, o que necessariamente, sugere uma mudança epistemológica. Propõe a Arteterapia, no âmbito da educação ético-estética e das práticas integrativas e complementares em saúde, como possível referencial teórico e prático para a promoção do bem-estar das pessoasem tempos pandêmicos, o qual expõe fraturas sociais marcadas pela desigualdade econômica, por práticas excludentes, racistas e preconceituosas no trato com a vida humana. Assim, num primeiro momento contempla-se a temática da educação ético-estetica em prol da saúde para que se possa pensar o ser humano em sua integralidade.A seguir,com o intuito de valorizar tais reflexões, acrescentamosao tema um diálogo entre a arte e o cuidado humanizado, apontando a Arteterapia, como recurso expressivo terapêutico no contexto das Práticas Integrativas e Complementares em Saúde.
Happy hypoxic: Unaware young man with DVTs and pulmonary emboli
Authors: Arfoosh Rami
Published: May 2022

Introduction: COVID-19 is a multi-systemic disease announced to be a pandemic by the WHO within three months of the first reported case. It was initially characterized as a respiratory virus; however, hypercoagulability and development of strokes and deep vein thrombosis (DVTs) have been seen. We present a case of a young patient with no past medical history who developed minimally symptomatic bilateral DVTs and pulmonary emboli (PE).

Case Report: A 26-year-old male with no past medical history presented with complaints of cough, fever, and diarrhea. Symptoms started two weeks prior to presentation, and he tested negative on COVID-19 nasal swab within that time frame. His cough was improving; however, he developed inability to keep food down along with bilateral calf pain with ambulation for three days prior to admission. Admission vitals were notable for fever and oxygen saturation of 91% on room air. A duplex ultrasound of the lower extremities showed bilateral thrombosis. Pulmonary computed tomography angiography (CTA) showed bilateral pulmonary emboli with numerous filling defects in the pulmonary arteries, along with peripheral interstitial densities. His COVID-19 nasal swab polymerase chain reaction (PCR) was negative, but the IgG serum antibody was positive. He was treated with steroids and anticoagulation.

Conclusion: Studies have documented that patients with COVID-19 pneumonia have increased risk of lower limb DVT, despite proper prophylactic treatment. Clinicians must maintain high index of suspicion and a low threshold to order key tests in setting of unexplained hypoxia. We recommend obtaining serologic studies in late presenting patients with negative PCR swabs.
Effects of positioning upon the vertical dimension on cone beam computed tomography
Authors: Içöz Derya , Akgünlü Faruk
Published: May 2022

Aims: The present study was performed to investigate the effects of different positioning modalities on vertical dimensional measurements of potential implant sites in cone beam computed tomography (CBCT) images. Methods: Twenty-eight implant shaped stainless steel pins were placed in every tooth location in a dry skull and CBCT images of these pins were obtained with the skull in different positions in lateral and forward-backward planes. The following angles were used in both planes: –10°, –5°, 0°, +5° and +10°. The CBCT images were obtained with the Kodak 9000 CBCT imaging system (Carestream Health Inc, Rochester NY, USA). Panoramic slice views were used for measurement allowing all pins to be viewed on the same slice. The measurements of vertical dimensions of the pins were performed twice on the obtained images by the same observer according to tooth regions and the data was statistically analyzed. Results: Statistical analysis revealed that for forward-backward movements measurement differences were statistically significant in maxillary anterior, mandibular anterior and mandibular premolar regions and for lateral position changes statistically significant differences were observed in the maxillary premolar and maxillary molar regions for imaging modalities changing between the angles of –10° and +10°. Conclusion: Changing the skull position reduces the accuracy of vertical dimensions on CBCT scans. The results of the present study showed that skull movements between –10o and +10o effects the anterior regions significantly, but for other regions of the jaws the measurements are within a clinically acceptable range.
PROJETANDO UM DESTINO PARA EMBRIÕES HUMANOS : UMA REVISÃO BIBLIOGRÁFICA
Authors: Maia Talessa Marina , Silva Santos Ianara , Nogueira Talison Ramon , De Lima Dias Cintia , Oliveira Soares Antoniel de
Published: May 2022

A curiosidade sobre a vida humana sempre foi presente desde os nossos ancestrais. A tecnologia avançou de forma gradual e hodiernamente é possível reproduzir humanos e outros seres através de métodos, comumente conhecidos como reprodução humana assistida e seus diversos tipos para o desenvolvimento embrionário, como inseminação artificial (IIU), fertilização in vitro (FIV), injeção intracitoplasmática de espermatozoides (ICIS) e a transferência de embriões congelados (TEC). Após alguns dos processos serem concluídos com êxito, podem existir embriões viáveis que não foram fecundados, e o seu destino é discutido diariamente, havendo muitas divergências entre a biossegurança, a ética, religiosidade e a ciência. A Reprodução Assistida desenvolve um papel importante para a Biomedicina e suas especialidades, na qual este assunto aborda diversos temas que podem ser discutidos também pela sociedade em geral, considerando que existem muitas vertentes sobre a história humana.
A questão racial e a questão agrária no contexto do acesso à terra no Brasil
Authors: Soares Irani Santos
Published: May 2022

Este artigo busca refletir acerca da relação entre a questão racial e a questão agrária no Brasil. No que concerne a questão racial toma-se como ponto de partida o conceito de colonialidade do poder e o escravismo. Para tanto analisa-se parte da legislação acerca da abolição e sua relação com a questão agrária no intuito de entender como a questão agrária brasileira se estrutura a partir da sociedade racializada e marcada pelo escravismo. Para responder o objetivo foi realizado análise bibliográfica utilizando-se livros e legislações sobre a temática, além dos dados do Instituto Brasileiro Geográfico e Estatístico (IBGE). Como resultado parcial aponta-se para a relação entre ambas as questões na permanência de uma estrutura agrária concentracionista que reflete as desigualdades raciais como consequência das escolhas políticas que marcam o escravismo e, principalmente a transição para o trabalho livre, dessa forma os dados apontam para que quanto maior a área maior o número de brancos à frente dos estabelecimentos rurais, quanto menor a área maior a participação de negros (pretos e pardos).
Real time license plate number extraction of non-helmet person using YOLO algorithm
Authors: Tirpude S. C. , Tiwari Nikhil , Baheti Simran , Parikh Rushil , Pathe Deepali , Kushwah Yaman
Published: May 2022

One of the problems in traffic regulations in India is riding motorcycle/mopeds without helmet, which increases accident sand deaths. In the existing system, the traffic police monitor the traffic violations through CCTV recordings, and in case if the rider without helmet is detected, then its vehicle number is recorded. But the constant monitoring is required to control the traffic rule violation which happens very frequently. To overcome these problems, we will require a system which would automatically handle traffic violations for non-helmet rider and thus would automatically extract the vehicles’ license plate number. The various research has successfully done in this area using CNN, R-CNN, LBP, HoG, HaaR features etc., but the results are limited with respect to efficiency, accuracy and speed. To overcome the problems associated with it, we develop a Non-Helmet Rider detection system, which attempts to satisfy the automation of detecting the traffic violation of non-helmet person and extracting the vehicles’ license plate number. The main principle involved in this system is Object Detection using Deep Learning at three levels. The person, motorcycle/moped is detected at first level using YOLOv2, helmet at second level using YOLOv3, License plate at the last levelusing YOLOv2.
view of the select divine imagery in psalms
Authors: Thombe Sonaji , Virgin B. Anita
Published: May 2022

The concept of God by the Hebrew mind is not projected in pompous psychological, philosophical, and theological complex terms. It was not a great deal of the learned mind but empirical knowledge of shepherds, warriors, battles, temple services, etc. characterized the world of imagery full of freshness and significance. The imagery in the book of Psalms is based upon conceptual relationships and divine principles which are integrated appropriately from the traditional and conceptual metaphorical analysis. Among the varied divine images, the image of God as a Refuge is a predominant one that makes room for many other protective images. It signifies the existing relationship between Yahweh and Israel, Christ and the Church. The imagery asserts a spiritual need of man to be in the right relationship and intimate prayer fellowship with God to defend oneself from the destructive powers of the enemy. Metaphorical images underline the allegorical interpretation as well as typological relations. The paper deals with some of the select divine images and their significance contextually.
Mathematical modeling of ultrashort pulsed laser irradiation in the cornea
Authors: Autar Ram , Kumar Anuj
Published: May 2022

A simple mathematical model for the temperature evolution in the cornea exposed to short-pulsed Ho: YAG laser under Laser Thermo Keratoplasty (LTK) treatment is developed by incorporating the heat flux phase-lag in the Fourier’s heat transfer model and laser source term is described by Lambert Beer’s law. An analytical solution to the mathematical model is obtained using the Laplace transformation technique. The computational results for the temperature profile and the temperature variation with time are presented through the graphs. The effect of some typical parameters: the heat flux phase-lag, convection coefficient and thermal conductivity on the temperature distribution and temperature variations are illustrated and discussed.
Acute respiratory distress syndrome
Authors: Sanduja Mohit , Jogpal Vikas , Aggarwal Divya , Goel Bhawna , Yadav Sonia , Gupta Jyoti , Tinku Tinku
Published: May 2022

There are several medical conditions that directly or indirectly lead to pulmonary destruction or acute lung injury or Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome e.g. Sepsis, Inhalation of harmful substances, severe pneumonia, Head, chest, or another major injury, Pancreatitis (inflammation of the pancreas), massive blood transfusions and burns. Due to some incidences involved in the etiology of ARDS and limited information about the epidemiology, recognition, management, and less significant results regarding patients with acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS), shows intense research on ARDS is needed. From an earlier time, this syndrome has been given many names, including congestive atelectasis, traumatic adult respiratory distress syndrome and shock lung. Recently, the new definition of ARDS has been published, and this definition suggested severity-oriented respiratory treatment by introducing three levels of severity consistent with PaO2/FiO2 and positive end-expiratory pressure. Lung-protective ventilation is still the key to a better outcome in ARDS. ARDS is said to a selection of etiologies, carries high morbidity, mortality (10to 90%), and financial cost. This review is an attempt to compile all aspects of the management of ARDS.
Psychological aspects among women with miscarriage associated viral infection
Authors: Muhaisin Suhad Hussein , Hasan Abdul Mahdi A. , Hindi Nada Khazal Kadhim
Published: May 2022

Background: There is some evidence of a link between viral infection and miscarriage. Women who have miscarriages on a regular basis encounter a variety of issues, including negative psychological impacts such as anxiety, stress, and sadness. Study these women and make greater efforts to improve their social support in order to reduce their anxiety and depression symptoms. Therefore, the study aimed to assess psychological aspects of miscarriage by viral infection and determine the associated socio-demographic factors. Methods: A descriptive analytic was carried out on a group of 118 women who had miscarriages due to viral infection. The questionnaire's dependability was established through a pilot research, and it was subsequently presented to experts for validation. The questionnaire consisted of 42 items in total. The information was gathered through a semi-structured interview and evaluated using descriptive and inferential statistical data analysis methods. Results: Out of 118 women (79.9%) were suffers of Cytomegalovirus infection and (63.6%) of them exhibited a high level of psychological aspects. The analysis of variance confirmed that there were differences in psychological aspects depending the women age, social status, number of pregnancies, miscarriage and living children (p< 0.05).
study on knowledge, attitude, practice of community pharmacist in dispensing OTC drugs for acute pain management
Authors: Kumary D. Indra , Jayakumari S. , Priya E. Padhma , Jacob J. Abel Joe
Published: May 2022

Aim – The study aim is to show the knowledge, attitude and practice of community pharmacist in dispensing OTC drugs for acute pain management.Material and Methods- The study is carried out with a sample size of 233 participants. The study was carried out using questionnaire and google forms. Before conducting the study, ethical approval was obtained from the Institutional Ethical committee (IEC).  The data were collected by questionnaire of 20 questions into 4 domains, where demographic details and questions regarding knowledge, attitude and practice of community pharmacist in dispensing OTC drugs for acute pain management. where asked among community pharmacist in Chennai. Result and Discussion- In our study questionnaire was circulated to 233 community pharmacist totally, but only 189 community pharmacist’ have responded giving response rate of (81.1%) who is working as community pharmacies in Chennai. Majority of community pharmacist responded from the age group above 18-28 years 132(69.8), Most of response were from male participants 106 (56.08) and education qualification were 118(62.4). The study result shows that community pharmacist 72% knowledge regarding OTC drugs for acute pain management. Most of the community pharmacist prescribe Paracetamol (70.8%) for acute pain management. And NSAIDs like Ibuprofen (29.2%).
review on identification of gender using fingerprints
Authors: Mishra Anjali , Jain Sweta
Published: May 2022

Every person in the world has unique biometrics characteristics such as iris, face, voice, palm or finger-vein patterns, and fingerprints. Biometrics, such as fingerprints are even more distinctive than DNA. Although identical twins can share DNA, they cannot have identical fingerprints. The fingerprint impressions are created by using ridges and valleys which are present on the surface of fingers. Fingerprints help to afford an infallible means of personal identification because the ridge arrangement on each person's finger is unique and does not change with growth or age. Some studies in machine learning and data mining investigate a relationship between fingerprint and gender. Hereby using ridges present on the finger it can be identified that fingerprint is of male or female, as males have larger body size than females, the equal number of ridges on a larger surface area means males have a lower fingerprint ridge density; finding out the gender from fingerprints can reduce the search space to half. The criminal justice system uses fingerprints to authenticate a convicted offender's identification and track their previous arrests and convictions, criminal tendencies, known associates, and other important information in the absence of DNA.
Synthesis of heterocyclic compounds and their utilities in the field biological science
Authors: Mahajan Nilima Dnyanadeo , Jain Neelu
Published: May 2022

The fact that most medications now on the market contain heterocycle molecules or heterocycle fragments, as well as their inherent adaptability and distinctive physicochemical features, has positioned them as true pillars of medicinal chemistry. Aside from the medications that have already been approved, several others are being researched for their potential to treat a variety of cancers. The inherent adaptability and dynamic core scaffold of these molecules have been used in anticancer research in particular. Nonetheless, heterocyclic compounds, like every other promising anticancer medication, are not without flaws. We present a comprehensive summary of heterocyclic active chemicals and families, as well as their key medical applications, in this article.
Status of soil nutritional health in rice (Oryza sativa) fields
Authors: Kanojia Ashok Kumar , Sreekesh S.
Published: May 2022

Soil is an important component of the human environment and is a significant component of terrestrial ecosystems. Over utilization and consuming all its minerals and nutrients by repetitive agricultural tasks along with the higher doses of agro chemicals affect the health of the soil and hamper the growth of the plants.  Its health status needs to be regularly evaluated for understanding the magnitude of the available nutrients to plants in soil.  To understand this important health status of soil, a study was conducted in Ludhiana District in Punjab for testing the soil samples for all its important parameters in rice growing fields. Four samples sites as Site 1- Dhande village, Machchhiwara Block,, Site 2-Ghuman village, Sudhar Block, Site 3- Nizampur village, Khanna Block and Site 4- Selioni village, Jagraon were taken for the study. There were fourteen  parameters tested in soil samples comprising of  primary macro-nutrients (Nitrogen-N, Phosphorus- P, and Potassium-K), secondary macro-nutrients (Sulfur-S, Magnesium - Mg, and Calcium - Ca), and micronutrients (Iron -Fe, Manganese - Mn, Zinc - Zn, Copper - Cu, Molybdenum - Mo, Boron - B, Chlorine - Cl and Cobalt - Co)along with soil pH, Electric Conductivity (EC) and Soil Moisture.
review of SQLI detection strategies using machine learning
Authors: Mondal Biswajit , Banerjee Abhijit , Gupta Subir
Published: May 2022

Various platforms and web apps to deliver material via the Internet are becoming more widespread. Web-based technologies accept and store sensitive information from users. Because of their Internet connectivity, these systems and the databases they link to are vulnerable to various information security vulnerabilities. The most dangerous threats are denial of service (DoS) and SQL injection assaults. SQL Injection attacks are at the top of the list for web-based systems. In this type of attack, the perpetrator will take sensitive and classified information that might hurt a firm or enterprise. Depending on the conditions, the corporation may incur financial losses, have private information disclosed, and have its stock market value drop. This work uses machine learning-based classifiers such as MLP, Support Vector Machine, Logistic Regression, Naive Bayes, and Decision Tree to identify and detect SQL Injection attacks. For the SQLI dataset learning strategies, we examined all five algorithms using the Confusion Matrix, F1 Score, and Log Loss. We discuss the benefits and drawbacks of the proposed AI-based SQLI techniques. Finally, we talk about making SQLI reach its full potential through more research in the coming years.
Transformation of literacy program implementation based on digital learning platform in the era of disruption in Indonesia
Authors: Mahrani Mahrani , Sari Siti Meutia , Siregar Syamsiah Depalina
Published: May 2022

The utilization of digital learning platforms is the real transformation of technology and information used in the era of disruption. This study aims to reveal how teachers and students respond to the use of digital learning palatform-based literacy programs at the elementary in Padangsidimpuan City, Indonesia. The research method applied was mix method with sequential exploratory approach which began qualitative and continued with quantitative research. The sampling technique used cluster random sampling method for quantitative and snowball sampling for qualitative research. Quantitative research data were taken from 5 schools with 150 students and 30 teachers. Techniques Data collection was carried out through the distribution of questionnaires for quantitative and in-depth interviews, documentation studies and observations for qualitative. The results shown that the results of quantitative research strengthen the results of qualitative research where the transformation of the use of online learning platforms gets good response from teachers and students. The use of online learning platforms consisting of whatsapp, drive, youtube, google classroom, and zoom via android could increase the effectiveness and efficiency of learning implementation.
Pharmacological screening of antitumor potential on Cycas beddomei Dyer.
Authors: Hari V , Jothieswari D. , Maheswaramma K. Sesha
Published: May 2022

The present work is focused on In vitro and In vivo antitumor properties of Cycas beddomei Dyer. Petroleum ether and ethanol extracts of Cycas beddomei Dyer. was screened for cytotoxic potential using MTT assay and antitumor activity using Ehrlich Ascites Carcinoma (EAC) mice model. Two doses (200 & 400 mg/kg body weight) of both the extracts were treated on the EAC-bearing mice and compared with standard Doxorubicin. Further, hematological and biochemical parameters were also evaluated. Extracts of Cycas beddomei Dyer. is not showing any toxicity and mortality on treatment with 2,000 mg/kg bw. The ethanol extract was observed to be more selective on Liver cancer cells are more sensitive (16.82±4.35 μM) compared to standard Doxorubicin (1.52±1.76 μM) followed by Lung cancer (A 549; 19.87±3.16), Prostate cancer (DU 145; 51.96±5.37 μM), and Colon cancer (HT 29; 64.81±5.92 μM). The plant was safe at 2,000 mg/kg weight and compare to pet ether, ethanol extract decreased the tumor size and viable cell count in EAC-bearing mice. The hematological, biochemical, and histological parameters were also restored with the treatment. The extracts of Cycas beddomei Dyer. exhibited substantial cytotoxic and antitumor activity in a dose-dependent manner on the selected model.
Antiangiogenic activity of hydroalcoholic flowers extract of Lantana Camara
Authors: Ramdhan G , Bhikshapathi D. V. R. N.
Published: May 2022

In current research, Lanata camara, flower hydroalcoholic extract; was evaluated for anti-angiogenic properties. The anti-angiogenic potency was evaluate by chick chorioallantoic membrane (CCAM) (in ovo), endothelial cell proliferation (ECP), transwell migration (TMA) and Matrigel cord-like morphogenesis (MCLM) assay (in vitro) along with sponge implantation method(SIM) (in vivo). The results compared to standard anti-angiogenic drug bevacizumab (BEV) and also with the angiogenic factor vascular endothelial growth factor at 500 nM concentration. In CCAM test results, the quantity of branching points(BPS) and angiogenic score(ANS) were found significant at 10-5 M and 10-4 M. Significant reductions in mass of sponge, quantity of blood vessels produced, and hemoglobin content(HB)wasfound at various concentrations of Lanata camara flower hydroalcoholic extract in SIM method. The results of human umbilical vein endothelial cells (HUVEC) the test samples (1-100 nM) displayed major inhibition of proliferation and migration and a decline in network length of cord-like tubes (CLT) in a dosage-dependent pattern. Lanata Camara, flower hydroalcoholic extract has significant anti-angiogenic activity by inhibition of cell proliferation, migration, and CLTdevelopment, that results from blocking of the cell proliferation on endothelial cells.
Ensuring the security and balancing the load in the cloud computing by DCRI-RI hybrid method
Authors: Abraham Abin T , Fredrik E. J. Thomson
Published: May 2022

In the cloud environment, the confidentiality of data is improved by protecting the cloud data from unauthorized user access. During data communication, the balancing of load across cloud servers helps to maintain the cloud service's reliability. Through intrusion detection, the performance of secured data communication is enhanced in a significant way. Some techniques were developed in the field of cloud computing to provide secure communication between the cloud server and cloud user. These developed techniques failed to improve the security and load balancing efficiency simultaneously during the data transmission on a cloud.  There is no sufficient algorithm in the present situation to detect the intrusions and to provide improved results in the load balancing. In this research work we propose a novel "Dynamic Certificateless Random Identity (DCRI)" algorithm for ensuring cloud security and a "Rank-Indexing (RI)" algorithm based on weightage for load balancing. Our proposed DCRI-RI hybrid method will ensure a better rate of intrusion detection with higher load balancing efficiency. The DCRI algorithm is relied on a cryptographic concept based on advanced encryption and decryption signature authentication process performed on both cloud server and user end to detect and remove the unauthorized users in a significant way.
Effects of design features: The determinant for hospital performance in southwest, Nigeria
Authors: Akinluyi Muyiwa L. , Fadamiro Joseph A. , Awe Foluso C. , Akinyemi Akinniyi T.
Published: May 2022

This study examined the effects of design features on the user as a determinants for hospital performance in Southwest, Nigeria. The design features to proactively improve the hospital environment should be put in place to increase the hospital performance and users ’satisfaction. This study was carried out at the first generation Federal University Teaching Hospitals (FUTH) in southwest, Nigeria. Methodologically, it employed mixed methods of data collection. The primary source involves the use of multiple-choice structured questionnaire to collect data from the sample population. Also, semi-structured interview (SSI) was used to support the information gathered through the questionnaire in the study area. Sample size which amounted to 575 respondents and were randomly taken from the staff, inpatients and outpatients across the FUTH. However, Respondents were asked to rate the design features such as cleanness of the healthcare environment, natural lighting and ventilation, design for regular hygiene and handwashing policy, noise level within the environment and ward spaces, adequate air quality within wards, offices, and treatment spaces, location of the nursing station to oversee patients without obstructions and design for spatial flexibility and adaptability in order of preferences as a major determinants for hospital building performance.
Cytotoxic effect of the crude alcoholic extract of Juncus rigidus on cells of the human breast cancer line MCF-7 in vitro
Authors: Al-jubouri Ali Mohmmed Hussen , Saqban Liqaa H.
Published: May 2022

This study tested the toxicological activity of the crude alcoholic extract of the vegetative part of Juncus rigidus on cells of the MCF-7. The quantitative estimation of the active compounds of the alcoholic extract (alkaloids - tannins - flavonoids - phenols) was found, as the results gave (6.06 - 7.91 - 13.84 - 16.34 mg/g) respectively. The antioxidant activity of the alcoholic extract was also calculated by DPPH method. The percentages of free radical inhibition were (9.31%, 16.43%, 19.81%,20.51%,24.31%) at concentrations (10,20,30,40,50 mg/ml) respectively. Six concentrations of (6.25, 12.5, 25, 50, 100, 200 μg/ml) of alcoholic extract of the vegetative part of the plant were tested on the growth of human breast cancer cells MCF-7 line for ( 3 ) exposure periods (24,48,72) Hr .Where the extract had a toxic effect on cell growth from the lowest used concentration (6.25 μg/ml), where the inhibition percentage was recorded (2±32.8%) for the 72-hour exposure period and for a probability level (P≤ 0.05) versus (72.3%±2) at the concentration (200 µg/ml) and for the same exposure time and probability level.
Study the possibility of the effect of fluoxetine on the process of implantation of the blastocyst in the uterus of pregnant albino rats?
Authors: Al-Zubaidi Mustafa Naeem Abdulwhid , Al-Safy Alaa Hussein
Published: May 2022

The current study dealt with knowing the effect of fluoxetine on the process of implantation of the blastocyst in the uterus of pregnant rats, which occurs in the rat on the sixth day of pregnancy because the implantation of the blastocyst is a very critical period of pregnancy. 26 females and male rats were used. Female rats were divided into two groups, the control group, and included 4 rats injected with the physiological solution inside the peritoneal cavity from day zero of pregnancy. The treatment group of 12 females was divided into two groups, the first included 4 females who were injected from day 0 of pregnancy with fluoxetine 20 mg/kg of body weight, and the second also included 4 females who were injected from day 0 of pregnancy with 40 mg/kg of body weight, and the third also included 4 females. From day 0 of pregnancy, she was injected with fluoxetine 60 mg/kg body weight. The histological technique was applied to uterine sections on the 7th day of pregnancy, and samples were stained with hematoxylin-eosin stain.
Study of effect of induction programme among phase I MBBS students
Authors: Taksande Avinash Baliramji , Singh Adarsh Lata , Sahu Babita
Published: May 2022

In India, students enter medical profession at the age of 17-19 years. At such tender age, this cohort of students has dissimilar psychological characteristics such as fear of ragging, feeling of homesickness, peer pressure, parental pressures, language problems, and adjustments to hostel life and food. In such a psychological state, they are expected to understand and appreciate the medical subjects. The health professional will understand their responsibilities with regards to quality service delivery in their work station. The aim and objective of the study was to evaluate the feedback of Induction Programme in newly entered medical undergraduate programme. 199 students participated in this one day program held on 1/10/2018.Their feedback was obtained by a pre-designed and pre-validated questionnaire on a five-point Likert scale. 199 students responded in feedback on induction on varied criterias of induction programme. It is therefore important to give newly appointed lecturers the best possible start in the teaching profession since their input is vital for promoting learning. A study in 2017 was done by Patel J on 107 students with the feedback about orientation program, whereas all the 112 students gave feedback on foundation course.
Influence of different concentrations of Silymarin and steps of freezing on frozen semen properties of Holstein Bulls born in Iraq
Authors: Ali Jaafar Salman , Hussain Souhayla Oneeis , George Riyath
Published: May 2022

To explore the effect of silymarin on bull spermatozoa during cooling and cryopreservation. Semen was collected by artificial vagina from Holstein bulls born in Iraq  and diluted by Tris-Citrate-Fructose egg yolk diluents. Diluted spermatozoa were treated with silymarin (0.018 mg/50ml, 0.027 mg/50ml, 0.036 mg/50ml), and packaged in 0.25 ml straws, which were further cooled to 5°C before freezing in liquid nitrogen. Thawing was carried out at 37°C for 30 sec, and the progressive motility%, dead%, abnormality% and acrosome integrity% were assessed, concentrations of addition to the control (0.0 mg/ml) reaching a final volume of 10 ml in each tube. The results proved after cooling and freezing, Individual motility% of sperm was significantly (p< 0.05) higher in T1 which differed significantly (p< 0.05) from T2 and T3 and all these values significantly (p< 0.05) different from control mean while values of dead sperm% show the lowest in T1 which is significantly (p< 0.05) different from control after cooling while after freezing lowest value in T1 and T2 and highest in T3 and control with significant (p<0.05) different. Abnormal sperm% was lowest in T1 after cooling with significant different(p< 0.05) from T2, T3 and control.
Effect of somatosensory stimulation on hand functions in post stroke hemiparetic patients
Authors: Mohamed Asmaa Mahmoud , Salem Nahed Ahmed , Massoud Magdy Khalaf , Elshreif Abdelaziz Abdelaziz
Published: May 2022

Somatosensory cues provide with the first chance to create a precise movement pattern and execute proper motor control. Somatosensory impairment can exacerbate hemiparesis, either directly because of a stroke or indirectly through the loss of the ability to interact with the environment. This study aims to investigate the effect of somatosensory stimulation on hand functions, dexterity, and handgrip strength in post stroke hemi paretic patients. This study is a randomized control trial research using two group's pre-posttest design. Thirty stroke hemi paretic patients (15 patients’ study (group A) received a selected physical therapy program in addition to somatosensory training., and 15 patients’ control (group B) received a selected physical therapy program only) participated in this study. Their age ranged from 50 to 67years. All patients undergone evaluation of handgrip strength(HGS) using handheld dynamometer, hand dexterity using box block test (BBT) and hand functional activities using Jepsen–Taylor hand function test (JTHFT). Unpaired t-test was conducted for comparison of the mean age between groups and comparison of handgrip strength, box and block test score and JTHFT between groups. Chi-squared test was conducted for comparison of sex distribution between groups.
Serum cystatin C and serum lactate levels as diagnostic and prognostic markers in acute kidney injury in critically ill patients
Authors: Gouda Tarek El sayed , Mageed Afaf Abdel Hafez Abdel , Bahgat Monir Hussein , Dahab Elsayed Abd Elrazek Abd ELrhman
Published: May 2022

Background: The early diagnosis of AKI in patients with sepsis would assist in more-effective care for these patients, AKI has traditionally been detected and defined by measuring surrogates of kidney-filtration function, such as plasma creatinine (pCr), urea, and, recently, plasma cystatin C (pCysC). Aim and objectives: The main aim of this study was to assess the accuracy of serum cystatin C and serum lactate as markers for diagnosis and prognosis of acute kidney injury in critically ill patients. Subjects and methods: This prospective case control study was conducted at critical care units of Specialized Medical Hospital, Mansoura University. This study was conducted on enrolled 87 critically ill-patients divided into three groups: Group A: Control (Non-AKI) group: N = 16. Group B: AKI (Recovered) group: N = 28. Group C: AKI (Non-recovered) group: N = 43. Results: It was showed a statistically significant positive correlation of low strength between serum cystatin C levels and MV duration (days), ICU-stay (days), SOFA score, serum creatinine, and serum total bilirubin, and a statistically significant negative correlation of low strength between serum cystatin C levels and both RBG and PaCO2.
Yield Production for Soybean Varieties under Different Spacing on Maize Intercrop: Case Study of Nyamira County
Authors:   Kenya Methodist University, Nchogu Xavier , Kirambia Rosemary ,   Kenya Methodist University, Ncene William ,   Kenya Methodist University
Published: May 2022

Soybean is an important crop not only in African countries, but also in the entire world being one of the most protein containing legume from its seeds which is used as food among other uses of the crop such as Nitrogen fixation. However, in Africa, low production levels have been recorded over the years with Africa contributing to 1% of the entire world soybean production. This paper therefore sought to determine the yield production for soybean varieties under different spacing on maize intercrop. The paper adopted experimental research design. From the analysis results on the measure of the total yield production for soybean varieties on different spacings on maize intercrop, the study established that DPSB variety seeds had the highest average weight while Gazelle and Nyala variety had the least average weight of seeds. The researcher recommended DPSB19 variety at 30cm with an average of 14.10335g with only the research boundary factors maintained on the total yield production for soybean varieties on different spacing on maize intercrop. Keywords: Yield Production, Soybean Varieties, Maize Intercrop, Spacing
E. H. WOLGAST’S CRITIQUE OF INDIVIDUALISM AS SOCIAL ATOMISM
Authors: DAĞ Umut
Published: May 2022

Individualism is an important philosophical idea that determines and shapes the modern political philosophy, and especially liberalism as a political theory. In the context of political thought, individualism gives priority to the individual over society and state. This priority results in the idea that each individual has inviolable rights and these rights must be protected by laws. The aim of this paper was to illuminate Wolgast’s critique of individualism. Wolgast gave a systematic critique of individualism in her work. Her critique was based on the conception of social atomism. Before analyzing her critique, in Section 1, the basic definition and explanation of individualism will briefly be given. Then, this concept will be elucidated in the realm of political philosophy. In Section 2, the conception of social atomism will be explicated. According to Wolgast, social atomism justifies and characterizes individualism as a political thought. In Section 3, Wolgast’s critique of individualism will be explicated in the context of social atomism. In doing so, focus will be placed on her critique of individual rights, which is at the center of individualism as political thought for her. Section 4 presents an evaluation and critique of Wolgast’ s ideas on individualism.
Matrix Listening; or, What and How We Can Learn from Historical Sound Recordings
Authors: Luker Morgan James
Published: May 2022

A matrix number is an alphanumeric code that is inscribed into the run-out area of commercially recorded gramophone discs. In this article, I argue that orienting our scholarly listening around matrix numbers—what I call “matrix listening”—can help us reframe our engagement with historical sound recordings as primary sources and thereby lend valuable insights into any number of scholarly questions. It can also help us revisit the issue of materiality in recorded sound specifically and music in general, approaching sound recordings not only as container technologies for “music” as a purified domain but as complexly agentive material things.