bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Attention to detail – exploring effects on technology selection in geospatial electrification modelling
Authors: Sahlberg Andreas , Korkovelos Alexandros , Kabongo Christian , Trujillo Cristian , Khavari Babak , Nerini Francesco Fuso
Published: June 2023

As of 2021, 675 million people globally lack access to electricity. Geospatial electrification tools can be used to identify the mix of grid-extension, mini-grids and stand-alone technologies that can supply currently unelectrified areas at the lowest cost. Several such tools have been developed, at different levels of modelling detail and complexity. In this paper, we improve the Open Source Spatial Electrification Tool (OnSSET) to develop a flexible geospatial electrification tool that can still run lighter rapid assessments for a first estimate of the technology split, but now also more detailed analysis with higher spatial and temporal resolution used for grid routing, distribution network design and optimization of hybrid mini-grid generation introduced through new algorithms. We compare the existing light and new detailed versions of the tool through a case study of the north-western parts of the Democratic Republic of the Congo. We find that the new grid routing algorithm lead to more off-grid technologies, and that the detailed design of distribution networks lead to a reduction in stand-alone technologies. The detailed optimization of hybrid mini-grids display varying effects at different demand levels. Given the increased computational effort that is observed with higher modelling detail, we discuss the implications for scenario design and selection of geospatial electrification tool for future analyses aiming to support the achievement of SDG 7.
A new hybrid evolutionary search for transport on-demand optimization
Authors: Nasri Sonia , Bouziri Hend , Mtalaa Wassila Aggoune
Published: June 2023

Today, there is a growing need for advancements that can enhance transport accessibility. As customers’ expectations rise, on-demand transport services must cater to higher requirements. Consequently, this study addresses a specific problem belonging to the class of Dial-A-Ride Problems, which incorporates constraints focused on meeting customers’ needs. To address this problem, we propose a novel hybrid evolutionary search method. This method combines the strengths of a Tabu Search approach with an evolutionary schema, resulting in a more effective solution.
Additionally, we introduce two exchanged mutation operators and a crossover mechanism as part of the proposed method. These optimization techniques have been proven to support advanced designs and significantly reduce operational costs while improving service quality. A comparative analysis with an evolutionary local search method from the existing literature has demonstrated the effectiveness of our approach. With this approach, service providers can optimize their operations, reduce costs, and provide a higher level of service quality, ensuring satisfaction from both the service provider and customer perspectives.
Groundwater resources management using Hydrodynamic modelling in southeastern Moroccan oases: case of Ferkla Oasis
Authors: Messaoudi Badre , Kabiri Lahcen , Lahssaine Ismail Ait , Essafraoui Badre , Ouali Lamya , Said Brahim Ait , Ouali Mohamed El , Kassou Amina , Amraoui Meryem El
Published: June 2023

The Ferkla Oasis is situated in the Rheris watershed in the southeast of Morocco, between the eastern Anti-Atlas in the south (Ougnat inlier) and the Central High Atlas in the north. This oasis is characterized by a semi-desert climate with strong continental influence, marked by low and irregular rainfall as well as high temperatures. This oasis has experienced several agricultural extensions outside the traditional oasis, resulting in overpressure on the groundwater as evidenced by the dramatic decline of its piezometric level, which has engendered an ecological and socio-economic crisis. In these critical conditions, a groundwater flow model was developed to evaluate the impact of climate change and anthropogenic activities on the hydrodynamic behavior of the aquifer. The results obtained confirmed that the region is increasingly threatened by groundwater resource scarcity. Indeed, simulations of the watershed in both a permanent and transient state were generated for the years of 1993 through 2021. These simulations have shown a piezometric level decline, as well as a deficit in the water balance, as well as a deficit in the water balance. This situation is caused by climate effects, particularly frequent droughts, and the overexploitation of the groundwater resources, especially in the agricultural extension areas outside the traditional oasis. The study demonstrates that the oasis faces a serious crisis and may further deteriorate until it disappears within a few years. Therefore, integrated, collective and participatory measures are recommended. The model provides important results that will aid in groundwater resource management in this region.
Effect of tetanic stimulation prior to the train-of-four monitoring on the time to muscle response stabilisation in patients aged 60 to 80 years: a randomised controlled trial
Authors: Ribeiro Angela Henrique Silva , Verçosa Nubia , Filho Paulo A Germano , Braga Estêvão Luiz C , Micuci Angelo Jorge , Cavalcanti Ismar L
Published: June 2023

Purpose
To determine the effect of tetanic stimulation in patients aged 60 to 80 years on the time to achieve stabilisation of the T1 height.
Methods
This multicentre, randomised, open-label and controlled trial was conducted in two tertiary public hospitals in Brazil from December 2019 to February 2022. Seventy patients aged 60 to 80 years undergoing elective surgery under general anaesthesia were randomly allocated to receive tetanic stimulation to achieve T1 height stabilisation on train-of-four monitoring or not. We evaluated the effect of tetanic stimulation in patients aged 60–80 years on the time to achieve stabilisation of the T1 height, time to the onset of action of the neuromuscular blocking agent, and neuromuscular block recovery times after a single dose of rocuronium 0.6 mg.kg− 1.
Results
There was no statistically significant difference between the two groups in the time to T1 height stabilisation (control: 5.8 [2.0-10.5] min; tetanic: 4.3 [2.0–8.0] min; p = 0.42), onset time of the neuromuscular blocking agent (control: 2.2 [± 1.0] min; tetanic: 1.9 [± 0.7] min; p = 0.295), or neuromuscular block recovery times to normalised TOF values of 0.7 (control: 91.7 [± 27.5] min; tetanic: 106.1 [± 37.2] min; p = 0.126), 0.8 (control: 97.8 [± 28.9] min; tetanic: 114.3 [± 40.1] min; p = 0.101), 0.9 (control: 106.9 [± 30.6] min; tetanic: 126.5 [± 44.0] min; p = 0.074), or 1.0 (control: 123 [± 43.5] min; tetanic: 134.1 [± 44.5] min; p = 0.425).
Conclusion
The recommendation to use tetanic stimulation to shorten the time to T1 height stabilisation in neuromuscular monitoring does not apply to patients older than 60 years.
Trial registration
: The study was registered on the Brazilian Clinical Trials Registry (ReBEC) platform (number RBR-35msdt).
Thin film TiO2/TiN bifunctional interface enables integration of Ni5P4 electro-catalyst with GaInP2/GaAs III-V tandem photoabsorber for stable solar-driven water splitting
Authors: Hwang Shinjae , Gu Hengfei , Young James L. , Steiner Myles A. , Laursen Anders , Crichton Ryan A. , Yeh Yao-Wen , Batson Philip E. , Feldman Leonard C. , Li Mengjun , Wyatt Keenan , Safari Ahmad , Deutsch Todd G. , Garfunkel Eric , Dismukes G. Charles
Published: June 2023

Hydrogen production by photoelectrochemical (PEC) water splitting has remained challenging for commercialization mainly due to the limited durability of integrated photoelectrodes owing to failure of the interfacial connection between the photoabsorber(s) and catalyst(s). Although multijunction III-V semiconductors have been popular choices as photoabsorbers in PEC devices and have yielded a high solar-to-hydrogen (STH) efficiency > 19% using platinum group metal (PGM) catalysts, they rapidly corrode in aqueous electrolytes. Here, a bifunctional interface comprised of a titanium dioxide (TiO2) corrosion barrier and titanium nitride diffusion barrier (TiN, 1nm thickness) was created to protect the interface between the GaInP2/GaAs III-V tandem photocathode and the PGM-free catalyst. This strategy enables use of elevated temperatures to crystallize and fuse together the Ni5P4 catalyst particles and the TiO2 without damaging the sensitive III-V photoasbsorber. The combination of ultrathin catalyst and protective bilayers (Ni5P4/TiO2/TiN) produces negligible optical loss. The resulting III-V tandem photocathode exhibits an initial STH efficiency in a range of 11.4 - 13.2% in sodium phosphate electrolyte at neutral pH 7. It operated continuously for over 200 h at a STH efficiency > 10%, exceeding the previous benchmarks. Fused TiO2/TiN bilayers expand the synthesis temperatures for surface modification of and catalyst integration on III-V multijunction semiconductors without compromising the device photocurrent densities. The Ni5P4 catalyst replaces costly PGM catalysts with comparable HER activity and operates at neutral pH in less corrosive electrolytes than either acid or alkaline electrolytes.
Cellulose-based composite sponges derived from agricultural wastes for dye removal: Low temperature and non-toxic crosslinking
Authors: Tanekachon Parita , Inprasit Worapat , Chitichotpanya Pisutsarun , Pisitsak Penwisa , Inprasit Thitirat
Published: June 2023

To enhance the environmental sustainability, the transformation of wastes to be useful aspects have been focused with more attention. In this study, cellulose from residue crops was extracted via microwave-assisted method and fabricated as cellulose/chitosan composite sponges for dye removal. The pore structures with good physical property were introduced via UV crosslinking without heat treatment and followed by freeze-drying method. The optimal crosslinking parameters such as plant types (rice straw, coconut coir, and corn husk), photo-catalyst types (TiO2 and sodium hypophosphite (SHP)), and UV irradiation time were performed. The results showed that cellulose derived from coconut coir with SHP under 15 min of UV exposure exhibited the porosity more than 90% and pore size in the range of 100–120 µm. The dye adsorption was fitted well with the Langmuir isotherm and provided the highest adsorption capacity at 99.01 mg/g with removal percentages of 96.27 ± 0.17% at an initial dye concentration of 50 mg/L. Thus, the low temperature and non-toxicity of the proposed method in this work has potential for converting wastes into value-added products.
Relative Growth of a Complex polynomial with Restricted Zeros
Authors: Soraisam Robinson , Chanam Barchand
Published: June 2023

Let p(z) be a polynomial of degree n with zero of multiplicity s at the origin and the remaining zeros in |z| ≥ k or in |z| ≤ k, k > 0. In this paper, we investigate the relative growth of a polynomial p(z) with respect to two circles |z| = r and |z| = R and obtain inequalities about the dependence of |p(rz)| on |p(Rz)|, where |z| = 1, for 0 < r ≤ R ≤ k or 0 < k ≤ R ≤ r while taking into account the placement of the zeros of the underlying polynomial. Our results improve as well as generalize certain well-known polynomial inequalities. Some numerical examples are also given in order to graphically illustrate and compare the obtained inequalities with some recent results.
Mathematics Subject Classification (2010). 30A10, 30C10, 30D15.
The COVID-19 pandemic waves: comparative and statistical analysis of their dynamics
Authors: Nesteruk Igor
Published: June 2023

Objective.
Record numbers of new COVID-19 cases and deaths registered in Japan and European countries in early 2022 aroused new questions about methods of overcoming the pandemic. The pandemic waves in Japan, Ukraine, USA, and Hong Kong in 2020, 2021, 2022 will be compared. Possible influence of testing and vaccination levels will be investigated.
Methods.
The smoothed daily numbers of new cases and deaths per capita, the ratio of these characteristics and the non-linear correlation with the tests per case ratio were used.
Results.
As in other countries, the deaths per case ratio in Japan decreases with the increase of the vaccination level despite increasing daily numbers cases and deaths.
Conclusions
Non-linear correlation revealed, that the daily number of new cases drastically decreases with the increase of the tests per case ratio.
Implications for Public Health.
Increasing the level of testing and adhering to quarantine restrictions for the entire population, including vaccinated people, can be recommended to reduce the negative consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Trends and Patterns in Electronic Health Record (EHR) Research (1991-2022): A Bibliometric Analysis of Australian Literature
Authors: Xie Hongmei , Cebulla Andreas , Bastani Peivand , Balasubramanian Madhan
Published: June 2023

Introduction: Electronic Heath Records (EHRs) play a vital role in facilitating streamlined service provision and governance across the Australian health system. In light of the recent challenges due to the COVID-19 pandemic, an ageing population, health workforce silos and growing inefficiencies in traditional systems, a detailed historical analysis of the use of EHRs research in Australia is timely. The aim of this study is to examine the trends and patterns in EHR research in Australia over the last three decades utilising bibliometrics.
Methods: Data for the bibliometric analysis was sourced from Web of Science Core Collection. The search strategy identified articles on EHR research in Australia between 1991 and 2022. Key fields included were author(s), affiliation, year of publication, source, author’s keywords, and citations. R and R Studio was used to conduct the analysis, using bibliometrix library and biblioshiny interface.
Results: A total of 951 articles, published in 443 sources were included in the bibliometric analysis. Original research articles made up the vast majority of the publications (n=837; 88.0%). The annual growth rate of EHR research in Australia was about 17.1%. Since 2022, the main trend topics in EHR research were COVID-19, opioid usage, and natural language processing. Thematic analysis indicated aged care, clinical decision support systems, cardiovascular disease, drug allergy and adverse drug reaction as the ‘hot’ themes in EHR research in Australia. Rehabilitation, ambulance/emergency services and monitoring were niche areas of research.
Conclusion: The study shows a significant uptrend in EHR related research in Australia. The emerging intellectual and collaborative structure of this inter-disciplinary field provides a reference point for academics involved in this field of research. Data also provides guidance for policy makers and funding institutions in terms of the most significant contributions and key fields of research. The implication of the research could also be interesting for the public information and general knowledge of the community.
Epidemiological, substance use profile and psychological outcomes in methanol intoxicated patients
Authors: Jaballah Fares , ferhi Mohamed , Mannaii Jihène , Hannechi Hajer , Merzougui Latifa
Published: June 2023

Introduction
The use of psychoactive substances (PAS) is nowadays a priority in the field of psychiatric research. It is a public health problem linked to dependence and mental health disorders in term of causality and co morbidity.
Methodology
In order to better understand the phenomenon of PAS consumption among young adults, we conducted a descriptive cross-sectional study among patients who presented an acute collective intoxication with methanol-based cologne in May 2020 in Hajeb El Ayoun in the governorate of Kairouan, Tunisia.
Results
Patients had a particular epidemiological status in terms of numerous criteria. PAS addiction prevalence was among the majority of participants including alcohol, cannabis and drugs (respectively 86%, 69.8%, 46.5%). Also, depression and anxiety evaluation rates were high (more than 79% for definite symptomatology). Furthermore, we found a statistically significant association between anxiety and alcohol dependence (p=0.032), also between depression and addiction to a medication or a drug (p=0.017).
Conclusion
It is essential to set up strategies of prevention of the consumption of PAS in order to avoid its harmful consequences. Moreover, Determining factors associated with this addiction could allow to pay attention to the vulnerable subjects to make the screening much easier and more accessible to prevent the occurence of mental disorders such anxiety and depression.
Adoption of Agricultural Technology Packages in Barley Based Farming System of Ethiopia
Authors: Getnet Ermias , Debebe Sisay
Published: June 2023

Despite the high production potential and the economic importance of the crop, adoption, and diffusion of barley technologies are constrained by various factors. To this end, this study aimed at identifying determinants of adoption of agricultural technologies in the barley-based farming system of Ethiopia, with the specific objectives of identifying factors affecting Agricultural technology package choice and assessing the interdependency between the technologies. The study used data from the Ethiopian socioeconomic survey. The descriptive and econometric analytical tools were applied. The descriptive result of the study identified that variables like education, family size, credit access, farm size, farm income, and age of the farmer play significant roles, across barley technologies. The results show that about 66.96%, 58.59%, 75.18%, 65.17%, and 75.99% of sample households were adopted an improved variety of barley, urea, dap, chemicals, manure, and crop rotation respectively. All the barley production technologies were complementary (i.e. urea, improved variety, dap, chemicals, manure, and crop rotation). Multivariate probit model results showed that Age of household head, Soil fertility, farm size, Training, and transportation cost affect the adoption of barley technologies negatively and significantly. Sex of household head, education level of household head, Farm income, tropical livestock unit, and access to credit affect the adoption of barley technologies positively and significantly. Smallholder farmers were more likely to succeed than fail in jointly adopting barley technologies. Consequently, government policy and other concerned parties should emphasize the improvement of the institutional support system and decrease gender disparities in access to such institutions.
Effective Tracking of Unknown Clustered Targets Using A Distributed Team of Mobile Robots
Authors: Chen Jun , Dames Philip , Park Shinkyu
Published: June 2023

Distributed multi-target tracking is a canonical task for multi-robot systems, encompassing applications from environmental monitoring to disaster response to surveillance. In many situations the unknown distribution of the targets in a search area is non-uniform, e.g., herds of animals moving together. This paper develops a novel distributed multi-robot multi-target tracking algorithm to effectively search for and track clustered targets. There are two key features. First, there are two parallel estimators, one to provide the best guess of the current states of targets and a second to provide a coarse, long-term distribution of clusters. Second, robots use the power diagram to divide the search space between agents in a way that effectively trades off between tracking detected targets within high density areas and searching for other potential targets. Extensive simulation experiments demonstrate the efficacy of the proposed method and show that it outperforms other approaches in tracking accuracy of clustered targets while maintain good performance for uniformly distributed targets.
KESEJAHTERAAN DALAM PERSPEKTIF KELUARGA PETANI
Authors: Fahmi Moh Farih , Rusyadi Refki
Published: June 2023

Manusia atau dalam istilah lain disebut sebagai homo economicus yang juga bisa disebut homo sosialis tentu dalam menjalani kehidupannya akan dihadapkan kepada upaya memenuhi segala kebutuhan yang tujuannya adalah mencapai kesejahteraan, khususnya bagi keluarga petani. Pandanga yang kurang populer megenai aktifitas pertanian memunculkan perspektif bagi orang yang tidak bekerja sebagai petani yang sering beranggapan bahwa petani itu orang miskin, pekerjaan rendahan, orang tidak berpendidikan atau lebih ekstrim lagi disebut sebagai kaum kelas bawah yang hidupnya susah dan tidak sejahtera. Padahal manusia yang bekerja sebagai petani itu mengaggap petani itu adalah sebuah profesi yang pada akhirnya adalah untuk memperoleh pendapatan yang digunakan untuk memenuhi kebutuhan sehari hari
PENGARUH UKURAN BANK, PROFITABILITAS, KEPEMILIKAN INSTITUSIONAL, UKURAN DEWAN PENGAWAS SYARIAH DAN UMUR PERUSAHAAN TERHADAP PENGUNGKAPAN ISLAMIC SOCIAL REPORTING (ISR)
Authors: Lestari Yogi Dwi
Published: June 2023

The objective of this study was to measure the extent to which the disclosure of ISR has been applied to Islamic banks (sharia banks), to test and to analyze the factors that affect the disclosure of ISR is bank size, profitability, institutional ownership, size of the sharia supervisory board and age of the company. The data was analyzed by using linear regression of panel data (2016-2019, 10 Banks). According to the results of content analysis, the average disclosure of ISR on Islamic Banks in Indonesia reached 67% or it was adequate. The bank size, the size sharia supervisory board and age of the company had a significantly positive effect to the disclosure of ISR. Institutional ownership had a positive effect not significant to the disclosure of ISR while profitability had no significant effect to the disclosure of ISR.
Imago and the Concept of Imagotron
Authors: Kelmendi Labinot
Published: June 2023

Ovaj rad istražuje odnos slike i vremena u kojem živimo. U prvom dijelu kritički se bavimo slikom kao pojmom. Drugi dio predstavlja koncept imagotrona, konceptualnu simbiozu koja određuje odnos slike i elektronike. Odnos se ilustrira pomoću dvije manifestacije imagotrona: hiperkocke i holograma. Završni dio rekapitulira značaj slike u odnosu na tehnički razvoj i virtualnu stvarnost.
Thinking Being Through Architecture
Authors: Salihu Astrit
Published: June 2023

U pristupu Petera Sloterdijka nalazimo jedinstvenu interpretaciju arhitekture, koja konstruira svježu perspektivu u trenutnom diskursu arhitekture, tako što se Sloterdijk vraća važnosti arhitekture stavljajući je u širi kontekst načina na koji oblikujemo svoje živote promatrajući je kao »prostorni učinak« i prostornu proizvodnju. Izvan pristupa aktualnog arhitektonskog diskursa (koji je, nakon ponovnog promišljanja uloge i funkcije arhitekture u jeku kritike protiv modernosti, podlegao sve većem izražavanju omekšanih tonaliteta pronalaženja kontingentnih ili idiosinkratičnih estetskih izraza), Sloterdijk bilježi trenutke praktične primjene arhitekture kao intimno uključeni u stvaranje i oblikovanje dinamičkih i pokretnih prostora u kojima smještaju naše opstojanje. Nalazeći se izvan ideologizirajućih shema misionarske arhitekture, Sloterdijk arhitekturi vraća njezinu ulogu gledajući je upravo kroz njezinu bitnu prizmu, ne samo u učincima prostorne proizvodnje nego i procesualne eksplikacije stanovanja tehničkim sredstvima. Vidimo kako se arhitektura isprepliće s ontološkom osovinom i kako je ljudska bit neraskidivo vezana uz arhitekturu.
SUGARCANE LEAVES (SACCHARUM OFFICINARUM) ENSILIZED ALONE AND IN COMBINATION WITH LEGUMES, AS FOOD FOR FATTENING BOVINE CATTLE
Authors:   Campo Experimental Chetumal, km 25 Carretera Chetumal - CancÃºn s/n. Xul-ha, Quintana Roo., Enrique Sosa Rubio Edgar , Jose Herrera Cool Gilbert ,   Campo Experimental Chetumal, km 25 Carretera Chetumal - CancÃºn s/n. Xul-ha, Quintana Roo., Zavaleta Cordova Carmen ,   Campo Experimental Chetumal, km 25 Carretera Chetumal - CancÃºn s/n. Xul-ha, Quintana Roo., Alcaraz Romero Rosendo ,   Campo Experimental Mococha. INIFAP-CIRSE.
Published: June 2023

The objective of the study was to evaluate fresh and ensiled sugar cane leaves alone and combined with forage legumes on the consumption and weight gains of fattening bulls in the dry season. The study wascarried out in the Chetumal Experimental Field of INIFAP in Quintana Roo, which presents 27Â° C of temperature averageand 1200 mm of rainfall annual average. Swiss Zebu breed Steers of 250 kg Â± 5 of average weight were used. All steers were dewormed and vitaminized, prior to their random distribution in three treatments. Food treatments were T1: fresh cane ends + molasses + urea + legume, T2: cane leaves silage + molasses + urea, and T3: only grazing. The test was carried out 210 days with 15 days of adaptation to handling and forage. Weighing were carried out every month. ANOVAand Tukey test were carried outto detect differences between means. The variables measured were daily weight gain and voluntary consumption. Results indicated differences in weight gains (Pâ‰¤0.05) of 250, 214, and 190 g/animal per day for T1, T2, and T3 respectively. The average intake of dry matter (DM) was 5.23, 5.40 and 4.37 kg/day. In conclusion, using cane leavescan allow modest weight gains and could be an alternative food in the dry season.
THE LOSS OF THE DEFENDANTS RIGHTS LEGAL ASSISTANCE IN TRIALSELECTRONIC CRIMINAL CASES IN INDONESIA
Authors:   Faculty of Law, LampungUniversity, Bandar Lampung, Indonesia., Napitupulu Brierly , a Maroni ,   Faculty of Law, LampungUniversity, Bandar Lampung, Indonesia., Ridlwan Zulkarnain ,   Faculty of Law, LampungUniversity, Bandar Lampung, Indonesia.
Published: June 2023

The concept of the Advocate Assistance model which is carried out during online criminal case trials has the potential to reduce or even eliminate the rights of the accused. This research aims to develop the concept of advocacy assistance in online criminal trial that protects the rights of the accused. This research is a qualitative research related to the evaluation of the implementation of legal assistance for defendants in online criminal trial trials. The concept of legal assistance by an advocate for a defendant in an online criminal case trial is the necessity of the physical presence of an advocate beside the defendant in which there is freedom to communicate and a guarantee of the confidentiality of the conversation at every stage of the trial process. defendant. All regulations related to Advocate assistance in online case trials that limit communication and guarantee confidentiality of conversations between Advocates and Defendants must be corrected because they are contrary to human rights.
SURFACE ROUGHNESS CHANGE IN THE HEAT TREATMENT OF TI-6AL-4V EXTRA LOW INTERSTITIAL ALLOY
Authors:   National Agency for Research and Innovation (BRIN), Republic of Indonesia (KST Prof. B.J. Habibie, Jl. Raya Puspiptek, Tangerang Selatan Banten, Indonesia 15314)., Efendi Harahap Muslim , Suhendra Nandang ,   National Agency for Research and Innovation (BRIN), Republic of Indonesia (KST Prof. B.J. Habibie, Jl. Raya Puspiptek, Tangerang Selatan Banten, Indonesia 15314)., a Masmui ,   National Agency for Research and Innovation (BRIN), Republic of Indonesia (KST Prof. B.J. Habibie, Jl. Raya Puspiptek, Tangerang Selatan Banten, Indonesia 15314)., Triwibowo Bambang ,   National Agency for Research and Innovation (BRIN), Republic of Indonesia (KST Prof. B.J. Habibie, Jl. Raya Puspiptek, Tangerang Selatan Banten, Indonesia 15314)., b Suryadi ,   National Agency for Research and Innovation (BRIN), Republic of Indonesia (KST Prof. B.J. Habibie, Jl. Raya Puspiptek, Tangerang Selatan Banten, Indonesia 15314)., c Mutmainah ,   National Agency for Research and Innovation (BRIN), Republic of Indonesia (KST Prof. B.J. Habibie, Jl. Raya Puspiptek, Tangerang Selatan Banten, Indonesia 15314)., Kurniawati Fitri ,   National Agency for Research and Innovation (BRIN), Republic of Indonesia (KST Prof. B.J. Habibie, Jl. Raya Puspiptek, Tangerang Selatan Banten, Indonesia 15314).
Published: June 2023

The heat treatment improves the casting results structure and changes the alloys microstructure. The fractal dimension of the Ti-6Al-4V Extra Low Interstitial (ELI) alloy changes with the alteration of surface roughness under various heat treatment conditions. This study used three primary raw materials: first-grade Titanium, pure aluminum, and pure vanadium. The SEM images of the sample were translated into topographic data. The Fractal Dimension (FD) calculation results that the surfaces topography appearing throughout the heat treatment temperatures and has fractal features. The Heat Treatment (HT) process shows a close relationship between heat treatment temperature and fractal dimension. Surface roughness after heat treatment at 1050oC is smoother than at 850oC and 950oC.
DETERMINANTS ELEMENTS OF ANEMIA IN PREGNANT WOMEN CONSULTING IN HEALTH CARE STRUCTURE OF CASABLANCA AND SAFI
Authors: Trabelsi Mohamed-Taha , El Ghanmi Adil , Ahid Samir , Ali Jafri
Published: June 2023

Objective: A multicentric cross sectional study conducted in 2021, and carried out in provincial hospital Mensour Bernoussi, provincial hospital Sidi Othman in the region of Casablanca settat and provincial hospital Mohammed V health center Saada and health center Jamaat Shaim in the region of marrakech safi . the first objective is to determine the key elements impacting the anemia ,the second , consist to see the role of the diversity food and the third one , the impact of iron supplementation on anemic and non anemic women. Methodology: All pregnant women (503) attending to the 5 heath structure in the region Casablanca-Settat and Marrakech-Safi and have CBC result . a anonymous questionnary was conducted including CBC result , socio demographic data , (antenatal care ) ANC follow up , iron supplementation , common signs and symptoms of anemia , complication during pregnancy and a total recall and modified MDDW and frequency at food consumption of 1 month . the data was analyzed using the Jamovi database . Result: The mean and standard deviation age of participant was for the non anemic pregnant women 28.9+/- 6.21 years versus for the anemic pregnant women 26.6 +/- 6.26 years .The age range of the population was 33 years from 15 years to 48 years old . most anemic pregnant had a hypochromic 74.3% microcytic type of anemia, 92.9% where housewife and lower monthly income compare to the none anemic pregnant women , also the mean gestity and parity of the pregnant women was 2.55+/-1.44 and 2.14+/-1.37 respectively, a 85.9% patient was followed during pregnancy, a higher level of 75.5% of patient was on iron supplementation and there was significative result concerning anemia signs ( especially pallor , hair loss and headache). Furthermore, using the longitudinal bivaried and multivaried regression revealed that the anemic pregnant women were respectively less exposed the older they are (reference (15-23 years) 28-32 years (p=0.045 OR=19.380 IC95%[1.01-3.706]) and 33-48 years (p=0.005 OR=27.307 IC95% [1.34-5.527]) ), the followed up during the pregnancy reduces significative the risk of anemia (reference (yes) no p=0.005 OR=0.2409 IC95%[0.08839-0.657]), also the consumption of coffee/coffee with milk increased the risk. (Reference (yes) no p=0.020 OR=17.821 IC95%=[1.10-2.879]).
NAVIGATION ASSISTED CERVICAL SPINE OSTEOID OSTEOMA EXCISION: A CASE REPORT
Authors: Mohammed Alyousef Yousef , a Samialeeisa , Konbaz Fasil , b Fahadhelal , c Majedabaalkhail
Published: June 2023

Abstract: Introduction: Osteoid osteoma is a rare benign bone-forming tumor which is typically found in a patient less than 30 years of age. Males are more commonly affected than females with a ratio of 2:1. [1] . Spinal involvement accounts for about 10% of all osteoid osteomas, with the lumbar spine being the most affected area, followed by cervical spine. Case Presentation: A 16 years old male presented to our hospital with 18 months history of neck pain with occasional left upper limb numbness. There was no history of trauma or injury to the neck. Neck pain is worsened at night and improves with NSAIDs. Physical examination revealed decreased sensation over left C5 dermatome distribution and positive spurling test, and the rest of the physical examination was unremarkable. There were no signs of myelopathy. MRI was done for the patient in another hospital, which showed a C4 vertebral body lesion in the left neural foramen and paraspinal soft tissue measuring 2.7 x 1.8cm. Upon these findings, we admitted the patient to evaluate possible neoplastic or infectious causes. Laboratory tests, TB-PCR, acid-fast bacillus, inflammatory markers were all within the normal range. CT cervical, chest, abdomen and pelvis was done for the patient, and it was unremarkable except for what was found in MRI. As a result, further investigation such as a bone scan was done and it showed Osteoid osteomas. As conservative treatment was ineffective in relieving the patient\'s symptoms, we planned surgical excision. Due to the tumor\'s location, we preferred to do a posterior approach with a navigation-assisted excision system. The patient received general anaesthesia and was placed on a prone position. The posterior neck was prepped and draped in the usual manner. Under fluoroscopic guidance, entry point was located. After exposure of the posterior cervical spine from C3 proximally to C5 distally, a navigation marker with navigation was inserted, and then we excised osteoid osteoma in one piece . The resected tissue was sent for histopathologic examination and confirmation of osteoid osteoma. Postoperatively, the patient tolerated surgery well and mobilized the following day. A cervical x-ray was done before discharge on day three post-operation. Conclusion: Osteoid osteoma is a rare benign bone-forming tumor which is typically found in a patient less than 30 years of age. Spinal involvement accounts for about 10% of all osteoid osteomas, The difficulty of cervical osteoid osteomas is that it lies near adjacent vital structures such as vertebral artery, spinal cord, and nerve roots. The navigation served us several advantages in resecting the osteoid osteoma, we were able to utilize a less invasive approach with a smaller incision, we are able to visualize and remove the thick sclerotic cortex to gain access to the tumor, without violating the facet joint and cause an iatrogenic instability. Keywords: osteoid osteoma, cervical spine, navigation system.
SURGICAL MANAGEMENT OF GIANT RADICULAR CYST OF MAXILLARY CENTRAL AND LATERAL INCISOR FOLLOWED BY APICOECTOMY- A CASE REPORT
Authors:   Department of Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics, AJ Institute of Dental Sciences, Rajiv Gandhi University Of Health Sciences, Karnataka, India., K. Aswathi , Naik Rajaram ,   Department of Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics, AJ Institute of Dental Sciences, Rajiv Gandhi University Of Health Sciences, Karnataka, India.
Published: June 2023

Radicular cysts are inflammatory odontogenic cysts of tooth bearing areas of the jaws. Most of these lesions involve the apex of offending tooth and appear as well-defined radiolucencies. Owing to its clinical characteristics similar to other more commonly occurring lesions in the oral cavity, differential diagnosis should include dentigerous cyst, ameloblastoma, odontogenic keratocyst, periapical cementoma and Pindborgtumour. Majority of these lesions engross the whole apex and appear as precise radiolucencies. The cystic lesion lined with the epithelium, which filled with fluid therefore, they are generally referred to as a true cyst. Based on clinical, radiographical and histopathological findings, the present case was diagnosed as an infected radicular cyst. The clinical characteristics of this cyst could be considered as an interesting and unusual due to its giant nature. The lesion was surgically enucleated without any postoperative complications and satisfactory healing, was achieved. Various mode of treatment available for radicular cyst management including surgical and non-surgical procedures, the present case report discuss the surgical management of radicular cyst of maxillary central and lateral incisors.
Quality, Knowledge, and Innovation: A Systematic Literature Search and Bibliometric Analysis
Authors: Ciptono Wakhid Slamet , Noviasari Tria Putri
Published: June 2023

Innovation is closely associated with quality and Knowledge Management (KM). However, there still needs to be more consensus on the nature of the relationship. Therefore, it is an opportunity to contribute further to the literature on innovation management studies. The research mapped research developments in quality management, knowledge management, and innovation management from Scopus Database in an integrative and comprehensive manner using Microsoft Excel, Mendeley, and VOSviewer to conduct a bibliometric analysis. With PRISMA Flow Diagram in carrying out a systematic search, the research managed to capture 140 research articles on related topics published between 2002 and 2022. Through a systematic search and bibliometric analysis, the research identified, described, and characterized the origins, evolution, and intellectual structures of scientific knowledge associated with quality, knowledge, and innovation in management. For the results, the research underlines a lack of systematic efforts to develop a sound theoretical framework of the subject matters. The literature still lacks evidence concerning reference models and critical factors which can contribute to effective and efficient integration of quality, knowledge, and innovation, especially in the management field. At the end of the research, a framework is proposed to broaden the perspective of quality management practices that are not limited to Total Quality Management (TQM). The research result drives future studies to determine reciprocal relationships between TQM and KM and how this affinity can impact innovation.
Role of bioactive substances in sheep's milk and its products in the prevention of neurodegenerative diseases
Authors: FLIS ZUZANNA , MOLIK EDYTA
Published: June 2023

Aging is a major risk factor for cognitive decline, such as Alzheimer’s disease (AD). Sheep’s milk may play a role in the prevention of neurodegenerative diseases because of its high content of functional peptides, such as lactoferrin. Lactoferrin can be used in AD both as an active therapeutic compound and as a drug nanocarrier. Compared to cow’s and goat’s milks, sheep’s milk contains the highest content of isomers of conjugated linoleic acid (CLA). The c-9, t-11-CLA isomers reduce the pathological changes occurring in AD mainly by reducing the amount of amyloid-β aggregates in brain tissues. Sheep’s milk also contains higher concentrations of vitamin D and B-group vitamins, which have neuroprotective effects. This review summarizes the current knowledge on sheep’s milk and its products, with a special focus on its role in the prevention of neurodegenerative diseases.
Diagnostic of cryptorchidism in horses.
Authors: RAŚ ANDRZEJ
Published: June 2023

Cryptorchidism in horses is the most common congenital malformation, caused by a failure in the descent of testicles from the abdominal cavity into the scrotum. As a result, there is a partial or complete loss of reproductive potential although the production and secretion of steroid sex hormones and anti-Mueller hormone, as well as behavioral characteristics of the stallion, are maintained. The exact location of the undescended testis is established through a thorough clinical examination of the interior (of the cryptorchid horse), supported by an ultrasound examination of the inguinal region, and the transrectal ultrasound visualization of the bladder area and the inner ring of the inguinal canal. The results of several genetic studies suggest a genetic basis for cryptorchidism. In particularly difficult cases of suspected cryptorchidism in horses (hemi-castrated animals without a known clinical history), it is necessary to determine androgenic hormone levels and the anti-Mueller hormone level and to perform a testosterone production stimulation test with hCG induction (Cox test). The exact location of the retained testicle needs to be known before surgical removal so that optimal decisions can be made regarding the technique of the procedure and selection of appropriate anaesthesia.
Systematic review regarding treatment of tibial tuberosity avulsion fractures in young dogs
Authors: MORAWSKA-KOZŁOWSKA MAGDALENA , ZHALNIAROVICH YAUHENI , MIESZKOWSKA MARTA
Published: June 2023

Tibial tuberosity avulsion fractures represent a small proportion of proximal tibial fractures in dogs. We distinguish between different types of this trauma. This disease is commonly encountered in young and skeletally immature animals. In the past, dogs with tibial tuberosity avulsion fractures were not treated, which resulted in chronic lameness. At present, various therapeutic methods are available for managing this disease. The aim of this article was to present the therapeutic protocols for managing tibial tuberosity avulsion fractures in dogs. The present article reviews the data regarding the treatment of tibial tuberosity avulsion fractures in dogs. Many veterinarians are reluctant to use conservative methods in the treatment of tibial tuberosity avulsion fractures due to the uncertain outcome and possible fracture progression. There are many surgical treatment options, but Kirschner wires with a tension band are the surgical method of choice for managing the problem. This article also contains a detailed description of the surgical procedure with the recommended method. The manuscript additionally touches on rehabilitation and conservative treatment of tibial tuberosity avulsion fractures.
Malaria detection using custom Semantic Segmentation Neural Network Architecture
Authors: WOJTAS NATALIA , WIECZOREK MICHAŁ , BEŁKOT ZBIGNIEW
Published: June 2023

Malaria is a significant disease that affects both animals and humans. The four main Plasmodium species that cause human malaria are Plasmodium falciparum, Plasmodium vivax, Plasmodium malariae, and Plasmodium ovale. Plasmodium knowlesi, a parasite typically infecting forest macaque monkeys, was recently revealed to be able to be transmitted by anophelines and provoke malaria in humans. This provides an increasing risk of spreading the disease to areas previously unaffected with it and infecting people during the increasingly popular travels abroad. Microscopic examination remains one of the most often used methods for its laboratory confirmation. These tests, however, should be performed immediately after receiving samples from a firstcontact doctor to allow immediate therapy. This research presents a novel, semantic segmentation neural network architecture designed to quickly create a classification mask, giving the doctor information about the position, shape, and possible affiliation of detected elements. The evaluation method is based on a light microscope imagery and was created to overcome problems resulting from the human diagnosis specifics. There are 3 abstract classes containing healthy cells, cells with malaria and background. The outputted mask can be later mapped to a more readable form with the inclusion of contrasting colors, next to an original image for quick validation. Such an approach allows for semi-automatic recognition of possible disease, nevertheless still giving the final verdict to the specialist. The developed solution has achieved a high recognition accuracy of 96.65%, while the computer power requirements are kept at a minimum. The proposed solution can help reduce misclassification rates by providing additional data for the doctor and speed up the entire process with the early diagnosis made by a deep learning model.
A Socioterritorialidade das Cidades Médias e a Inserção dos Imigrantes Internacionais nas Dinâmicas Urbanas e Regionais do Vale do Taquari-RS
Authors: Cazarotto Rosmari Terezinha , Wiebusch Sindelar Fernanda Cristina , Lima da Silveira Rogério Leandro , Rezende Faccin Carolina , Volkmer Marcia Solange
Published: June 2023

O presente estudo tem como tema as cidades médias e os imigrantes internacionais recentes. Tal abordagem, como unidade de análise, foca na espacialidade e não no imigrante em si. Apoiamo-nos no conceito de socioterritorialidade das cidades para explicar na escala da cidade, mas também na rede urbana, a incorporação de imigrantes em mercados urbanos de trabalho. Nesse contexto, este estudo tem por objetivo analisar os fluxos migratórios internacionais contemporâneos para o Vale do Taquari e sua relação com a estrutura econômica e a divisão territorial do trabalho regional, com a estrutura e o funcionamento da rede urbana regional e o papel da cidade média de Lajeado neste contexto. Para explicar a escala da cidade e a inserção dos imigrantes, utilizou-se uma abordagem quantiqualitativa, sob o enfoque de pesquisa exploratória, realizada com base em dados secundários provenientes de órgãos oficiais de governo, entrevistas e mídia local. A partir do estudo desenvolvido, observa-se que os imigrantes internacionais contemporâneos são oriundos, sobretudo, do Sul Global e se instalam na cidade média de Lajeado e em algumas cidades pequenas do Vale do Taquari, especialmente as que se vinculam ativamente aos complexos agroindustriais e a seus respectivos sistemas integrados de produção articulados à indústria de alimentos. A maioria desses imigrantes, contudo, trabalha em indústrias frigoríficas instaladas nas cidades.
Gritante, ainda que silencioso: Preconceito na mobilidade estudantil de Moçambicanos
Authors: Araujo de Lavor Anna Ariane , Mazzarino Jane Marcia
Published: June 2023

A imigração voluntária dos africanos para o Brasil é recente e foi motivada pela procura de melhores condições de vida, trabalho ou estudo. A mobilidade estudantil é crescente e atrai jovens moçambicanos. O objetivo deste estudo é identificar e analisar as dificuldades enfrentadas pelos estudantes moçambicanos durante sua formação na Universidade da Integração Internacional da Lusofonia Afro-Brasileira (Unilab). Esta pesquisa caracteriza-se como qualitativa e descritiva. Foram realizadas entrevistas semiestruturadas com 19 alunos moçambicanos da Unilab. Busca-se a interpretação dos relatos dos estudantes a fim de caracterizar sua experiência, com foco nas dificuldades apresentadas. Os elementos que apareceram espontaneamente nos relatos deram origem a duas categorias emergentes de análise: a) Xenofobia e Racismo e b) Hipersexualização. Os preconceitos mudaram o estilo de vida dos entrevistados, pois precisaram enfrentar uma condição não esperada: o preconceito sobre o lugar de origem (Moçambique/África), principalmente, e, secundariamente, pela cor. Além destes, as mulheres moçambicanas vivenciaram situações de machismo, especialmente a hipersexualização, que afeta sua experiência de mobilidade estudantil no Brasil. O machismo é enfrentado por elas em Moçambique e em nosso país, fazendo com que sofram uma espécie de cruzamento de preconceitos transnacional.
Ambientes de Inovação e Elementos Aglutinadores: Uma Revisão Sistemática
Authors: Câmara Samuel Façanha , Ribeiro Filho José de Ribamar , Veras Vanessa Maria Vasconcelos , Albuquerque Ludmila Apoliano Gomes
Published: June 2023

Este estudo tem o objetivo de mostrar sistematicamente a literatura sobre ambientes de inovação. Para seu mais adequado alcance, apropriou-se de uma amostra de 322 artigos e reviews, e de resultados para os termos national innovation systems, clusters, innovation networks, cities, incubators, accelerators, science parks, open innovation, triple helix como elementos aglutinadores e/ou tipologias para ambientes de inovação, apurados em consultas na base de dados Scopus. Análises bibliométricas e sociométricas que contemplaram redes de coocorrência, coautoria, cocitação e acoplamento bibliográfico, assim como verificações das leis de Zipf, Lotka e Bradford foram realizadas. Os resultados ratificam a temática ambientes de inovação como examinada por meio da amplitude de um conceito geral (innovation environment), assim como pelas tipologias e elementos diversos, com distinção para open innovation, inovação colaborativa e diversificada, além de ser verificada em caráter conclusivo uma dispersão acentuada das pesquisas, para a qual foi observada amenização com estudos de origem na China.