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The role of diffusion-weighted MRI in the evaluation of pediatric patient with orbital masses
Authors: Reda Ayatallah , Badran Bahira , Farag Manal , Youssef Ayda
Published: March 2024

Background

Orbital lesions represent a spectrum of benign and malignant lesions in children that can be challenging to diagnose and treat. Imaging plays an important role in diagnosis, owing to a potentially limited clinical examination and risks associated with biopsy. MRI is a powerful tool for imaging the orbit, owing to the excellent tissue contrast it provides.

Aim

This study aims at assessing the ability of diffusion-weighted MRI to differentiate the benign from malignant orbital lesions.

Patients and methods

This study population included 50 pediatric patients; they all attended with orbital lesions. All patients had fulfilled specific inclusion and exclusion criteria. The patients were evaluated by MRI orbit and diffusion study in an attempt to differentiate the benign orbital lesions from malignant ones.

Results

The pool of our study is 50 pediatric patients (26 females and 24 males) with orbital lesions. The patients’ age ranged from 3 weeks to 18 years. A total of 27 (54%) patients were diagnosed as having malignant masses and 23 (46%) patients had benign lesions. Retinoblastoma is the commonest between the pathological diagnoses (28%) followed by rhabdomyosarcoma (18%). The calculated apparent diffusion coefficient (ADC) values of the lesions ranged from 0.69 to 0.95×10−3 mm2/s, with cutoff value of 1.04×10−3 mm2/s between benign and malignant orbital masses.

Conclusion

We concluded that the combination of conventional MRI finding and ADC calculation together with clinical finding could improve the diagnostic efficacy of MRI in the differentiation between benign and malignant orbital masses in pediatric age group with considering the cutoff ADC value between benign and malignant orbital masses.
Management of unstable metacarpal shaft fractures by k-wires versus mini-plate fixation
Authors: Mahmoud Wael Shaaban , Omar Mohammed Abd El Hay , Elbandrawy Ahmed Mmdouh
Published: March 2024

Objective

To compare the clinical and functional outcome of treatment of unstable metacarpal shaft fracture by K-wires versus open reduction and mini-plate fixation prospectively.

Place and duration

The study was conducted at the Department of Orthopedic, Al-Zahraa Hospital, Faculty of Medicine for Girls, Al Azhar University, for a duration of 1 year from 1st January 2019 to 30th December 2019.

Patients and methods

A total of 20 patients with unstable metacarpal shaft fracture were divided into two groups. Group A included 10 patients who were fixed by mini-plate and screws. Group B included 10 patients who were fixed by K-wires. Hand function was assessed 3 months postoperatively and when the patients finish physiotherapy by using Quick DASH score.

Results

Union occurred in all cases. In group A, only one (5%) case reported tendon adherence. In group B, three (15%) cases reported joint stiffness.

Conclusion

The mini-plate fixation is superior to K-wire fixation in the treatment of unstable metacarpal shaft fractures.
Role of multislice computed tomography in assessment of epicardial adipose tissue in coronary artery diseases
Authors: Badran Bahira , Abdel-Aziz Emam M. , Helmy Ibrahim M. , Mohamed Enas H.
Published: March 2024

Background

This study aims to evaluate the relationship between epicardial fat volume and the severity of coronary artery disease (CAD) using multislice computed tomography (CT) coronary angiography.

Patients and methods

This was prospective study conducted in Misr Radiology Center, International Medical Center, and National Heart Institute and included 70 patients with clinical suspicious of CAD. They were aged from 35 to 73 years, with a mean age of 53.6±9.6 years.

Results

The study was performed on 70 patients with clinical suspicion of CAD. They were referred to undergo CT coronary angiography in the period from January 2018 to December 2019. They aged from 35 to 73 years, with a mean age of 53.6±9.6 years.

Conclusion

In our study, we found that epicardial fat volume is associated with presence and degree of CAD, although most multidetector CT fat depot measurements showed good association and correlation with grade of CAD.
Role of arterial duplex of both lower limbs in the evaluation of diabetic foot
Authors: El-Sayed Yasmin A. , Hak Mohamed T. , Mostafa Ahmed M.
Published: March 2024

Introduction

Diabetes mellitus (DM) is a metabolic disorder characterized by hyperglycemia and dyslipidemia. Abnormalities in nutrient metabolism and vascularity resulting from DM lead to lower limb arterial diseases and ischemia, and this leads to infection, foot ulcers, and impairment of wound healing. Color Doppler ultrasound is a widely available noninvasive technique in the assessment of arterial affection of lower limbs that occur with DM. Color Doppler ultrasound has lots of advantages over other diagnostic imaging modalities; it is a feasible modality available in nearly all hospitals, being cheap, accurate, and safe.

Aim

The aim was to highlight the role of arterial duplex to better delineate vascular anatomy, localize the obstruction, assess the severity of stenosis, and detect the presence of collaterals, and distal runoff in patients with diabetic foot disease.

Materials and methods

Ultrasound color and Doppler examinations were performed to 20 patients previously diagnosed to have DM; the arterial supply of lower extremities was divided into these segments: common iliac artery, external iliac artery, common femoral artery, superficial femoral artery, profunda femoris artery, popliteal artery, anterior tibial artery, posterior tibial artery, peroneal artery, and dorsalis pedis. Arterial lesions were located by changes in vessel caliber, changes in color flow patterns, and broadening of Doppler waveform, quantified by measuring the peak systolic velocity (PSV) ratio across a lesion and by comparing the PSV within stenosis with that proximal to the lesion; this ratio was independent of individual variations in blood pressure, vascular compliance, and cardiac function.

Results

In all, there were 20 patients (400 segments), 35 segments showed significant stenosis (luminal narrowing ≥50% of artery diameter and PSV ratio ≥2), 21 segments were occluded, eight of them were with no distal collateral refilling, and 100 segments showed nonsignificant stenosis (luminal narrowing <50% of artery diameter and PSV ratio <2). Of 400 examined arterial segments, 297 arterial segments showed normal triphasic flow, 95 segments showed monophasic flow, eight segments had no flow indicating there was no distal refill in these segments. Of 400 arterial segments, 104 segments had low PSV (which were measured at the distal part of each segment).

Conclusion

Duplex ultrasound is an accurate easily acquired noninvasive diagnostic modality in diabetic foot patients. There was very high incidence of atherosclerosis in diabetic foot patients with more affection in below-knee arteries.
Magnified subinguinal varicocelectomy versus conservative methods in treatment of adolescent varicocele
Authors: Sallam Ahmad M. , Shebl Salah E. , Sabry Khaled M.
Published: March 2024

Background

Elimination of varicocele in adolescent with lower complication rates is the best treatment modality. Therefore, the ideal technique should aim to ligate all internal and external spermatic veins with preservation of spermatic arteries and lymphatics.

Aim

We compared the outcome of magnified subinguinal varicocelectomy versus conservative methods in the treatment of adolescent varicocele.

Patients and methods

A total of 40 adolescent males (aged between 15 and 19 years) with refluxing varicocele and affected semen parameters and testicular volume were included. Overall, 20 patients were treated by magnified subinguinal varicocelectomy and 20 patients treated by conservative methods. All patients were reevaluated and followed for 6 months by several semen parameters and changes in testicular size by Doppler ultrasound.

Results

A significant improvement was seen in postmagnified subinguinal varicocelectomy group regarding sperm volume, sperm motility, sperm count, progressive movement, vitality, abnormal morphology, testicular volume, and varicocele grade, but in conservative method group, patients showed significant improvement regarding percent of rapid sperm, progressive movement and vitality, and a slight increase in testicular volume. After 6 months, there was a significant difference between both groups regarding sperm volume, progressive movement, vitality, testicular volume, and varicocele grade, so magnified subinguinal varicocelectomy is superior to conservative methods in the management of adolescents with symptomatic varicocele.
Study of cases of fever of unknown origin in Damanhur Fever Hospital
Authors: Ghaly Sara A.A.M. , Mousa Sabila G. , Abo Shady Doaa M.Z. , Elhassan Hanaa A.E.A.
Published: March 2024

Background

Fever of unknown origin (FUO) is a syndrome that has long tested the skills of physicians to achieve a diagnosis in affected patients. Patients included in this syndrome will be more difficult to diagnose as they have already resisted classification during baseline investigations.

Aim

To study the characteristics of cases of FUO attending Damanhur Fever Hospital and to explore the different diagnostic types of fever among them.

Patients and methods

The present study is an observational analytical hospital-based cross-sectional study. This study was carried out on 70 patients more than or equal to 18 years old who met the criteria of Durack and Street for classic FUO. All participants were subjected to a questionnaire that included data about their sociodemographic characteristics, and smoking and alcohol consumption, in addition to a complete history taking and the results of routine laboratory and image investigation.

Results

Mean age of the patients was 33.32 with 10.82 standard deviation (sd) and range 18–58 years. Males accounted for 65.7% of the patients, and 75.7% of them were residing rural area and 41.7% were farmers. Most of the patients (74.3%) were smokers, whereas the majority (94.3%) were nonalcoholics. Infectious diseases accounted for 82.9% of the diagnosis of FUO, whereas 7.1% of the patients were diagnosed as having noninfectious inflammatory diseases, and 10% of them presented with neoplasm. Brucellosis was found among 24.3% of the patients, whereas arthritis and rheumatic fever accounted for 2.9% of the patient for each, and leukemia was found among 5.7% of them.

Conclusion

The main characteristics of the patients represented with FUO were middle age males who were residing in rural area, worked as farmers, and were smokers and nonalcoholics. Infectious diseases were the main cause of FUO, and brucellosis was the commonest cause of infectious type of FUO.
Serum fibroblast growth factor-21 in relation to insulin resistance in Egyptian women with metabolic syndrome
Authors: Abujami Alaa M. , Fawzy Olfat A. , Mohammed Doaa S. , Khidr Emad G.
Published: March 2024

Background

Metabolic syndrome (MetSyn) and type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2D) are globally and exponentially increasing. One of the important cytokines that plays a role in metabolic modulation is fibroblast growth factor-21 (FGF-21).

Aim

The aim was to assess serum FGF-21 in Egyptian women having MetSyn with and without T2D and to study its relation to insulin resistance.

Patients and methods

This is a case–control study. Blood samples were obtained from 30 women fulfilling the criteria for diagnosis of MetSyn (15 women with and 15 without T2D) and 15 age-matched controls. Serum levels of FGF-21 were quantitatively determined by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay.

Results

Patients with MetSyn had significantly elevated FGF-21 values. This was more pronounced in the group having MetSyn including T2D. FGF-21 levels correlated positively with obesity, insulin resistance indices, and low-density lipoprotein cholesterol level and negatively with high-density lipoprotein cholesterol. FGF-21 was significantly related to waist circumference, the main visceral obesity index by linear regression analysis (P<0.007). Logistic regression analysis demonstrated an independent association between MetSyn and FGF-21 value.

Conclusion

MetSyn was found to be associated with serum FGF-21. This association was stronger than that with homeostasis model assessment-insulin resistance and fasting plasma glucose. This suggests that serum FGF-21 may be used as a potential diagnostic biomarker for MetSyn.
Prevalence of insomnia and daytime sleepiness in poststroke patients
Authors: AbdElaziz Shaimaa Y. , Elattar Rasha S. , Kasim Sammar A.
Published: March 2024

Background

The relationship between sleep disorders and stroke has been well-documented through multiple direct or indirect mechanisms.

Participants

and methods This was a cross-sectional (comparative case–control study) study. A total of 75 poststroke patients attending the neurology and internal medicine outpatient clinics at Al Zahraa University Hospital were selected, along with 75 matching individuals as a control group. All poststroke patients had a modified Ranken Scale less than or equal to 3 and interval was 8–12 weeks after stroke. All participants were subjected to complete neuropsychiatric history and medical history, the Pittsburg sleep quality index, insomnia severity index, and Epworth sleepiness scale. Strokes were divided into right and left cerebral hemispheres and the localization of stroke to cortical, subcortical, basal ganglion, or brain stem.

Results

Comparison between poststroke patients and the control group regarding Pittsburg sleep quality index shows statistically significant difference regarding all components of the scale except the use of sleep medication. Regarding insomnia severity index, poststroke patients scored more than the control group, denoting more insomnia ranging from subthreshold insomnia (30.67%) to moderately severe (32%) and severe (30.6%) insomnia. Epworth sleepiness scale shows a statistically significant difference between both groups, denoting more daytime sleepiness. It was more in right-sided hemispheric lesions and subcortical infarctions.

Conclusion

Increasing awareness about poststroke sleep disorders is mandatory among physicians to improve the prognosis and quality of life of these patients.
Correlation between serum cytokeratin 18 and fibro touch transient elastography interpretation in evaluation of nonalcoholic fatty liver disease in Egyptian patients
Authors: Hammam Nour H. , El-Shazly Sumaya H. , Elshemy Eman E. , Morsy Amal A.A.
Published: March 2024

Background

Approximately 20–45% of the population around the world are affected by nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), and it is the liver pandemic in the 21st century. It has become a leading cause of end-stage liver disease, hepatocellular carcinoma, and liver transplantation in many regions of the world. Noninvasive markers are needed for assessment of patients with NAFLD.

Objective

Evaluation of serum cytokeratin 18 (CK18) as a noninvasive marker of NAFLD and its correlation with fibro touch elastography.

Patients and methods

A case–control study was conducted on 90 participants, and they were divided into three groups: group I included 30 matched healthy controls, group II included 30 patients with NAFLD diagnosed by abdominal ultrasonography with normal liver enzymes, and group III included 30 patients with NAFLD diagnosed by ultrasonography with elevated liver enzymes. Abdominal ultrasonography and fibro touch transient elastography (TE) were done for all participants.

Results

There was a highly significant increase in CK18 in group II and group III versus group I and highly significant increase in group III versus group II. The cutoff value of serum CK18 level to differentiate between group I and group II was more than 15.5 ng/ml. The cutoff value of serum CK18 level to differentiate between group II and group III was more than 22.4 ng/ml. The cutoff value of TE to differentiation between group I and group II was more than 241 dB/m. Moreover, the cutoff value of TE to differentiate between group II and group III was more than 286 dB/m.

Conclusion

CK18 and control attenuation parameter can be used as noninvasive markers of NAFLD and positively correlated with the grades of steatosis.
Adapting Technology for Dementia Care: The Case of Emobook App in Reminiscence focused Music Therapy
Authors: Gerbaudo González Noelia Beatriz , Catalá Alejandro , Condorí Fernández Nelly , Gandoy Crego Manuel
Published: March 2024

INTRODUCTION: Life Story books are frequently employed to facilitate reminiscence interventions, but their use in Music Therapy remains limited in the scientific literature. There is a paucity of research detailing the design processes involved in this context.OBJECTIVES: This paper aims to report on the adaptation of the Emobook Life Story Book App for a Reminiscence Music Therapy Program for people living with dementia.METHODS: An interdisciplinary team comprising an interaction designer, a software engineer, a music therapist, and a research assistant engaged in a Participatory Design process. The study comprised two distinct phases: "Adaptation Phase," aimed to identify features requiring adjustment to integrate Emobook into MT effectively and the "Implementation Phase," focused on evaluating the adequacy of these changes for Emobook's use within the Music Therapy ProgramRESULTS: By merging the requirements identified during each phase, additional improvements were generated, leading to the decision to evolve Emobook Post-Prototype towards a version tailored specifically for Music Therapy.CONCLUSION: Collaborative, interdisciplinary efforts are essential in advancing the incorporation of technology into music therapy practice. This study demonstrates the value of a Participatory Design approach in this regard.
Blockchain based Quantum Resistant Signature Algorithm for Data Integrity Verification in Cloud and Internet of Everything
Authors: Shrivastava Pranav , Alam Bashir , Alam Mansaf
Published: March 2024

INTRODUCTION: The processing and storage capacities of the Internet of Everything (IoE) platform are restricted, but the cloud can readily provide efficient computing resources and scalable storage. The Internet of Everything (IoE) has expanded its capabilities recently by employing cloud resources in multiple ways. Cloud service providers (CSP) offer storage resources where extra data can be stored. These methods can be used to store user data over the CSP while maintaining data integrity and security. The secure storage of data is jeopardized by concerns like malicious system damage, even though the CSP's storage devices are highly centralized. Substantial security advancements have been made recently as a result of using blockchain technology to protect data transported to networks. In addition, the system's inclusive efficacy is enhanced, which lowers costs in comparison to earlier systems.
OBJECTIVES: The main objective of the study is to a blockchain-based data integrity verification scheme is presented to provide greater scalability and utilization of cloud resources while preventing data from entering the cloud from being corrupted.
METHODS: In this paper, we propose a novel method of implementing blockchain in order to enhance the security of data stores in cloud.
RESULTS: The simulations indicate that the proposed approach is more effective in terms of data security and data integrity. Furthermore, the comparative investigation demonstrated that the purported methodology is far more effective and competent than prevailing methodologies.
CONCLUSIONS: The model evaluations demonstrated that the proposed approach is quite effective in data security.
Experimental Analysis of the Influence of Damper Degradation by Loss
of Oil on the Straight Braking Performance of Passenger Cars with
ABS
Authors: Zwosta Tobias , Kubenz Jan , Prokop Günther
Published: March 2024

The aim of this study is to determine if the degradation of one or more dampers
of a passenger car with ABS leads to a statistically significant reduction of
vehicle safety. Therefore, a compact and a mid-size car are tested on a flat
test track and on an uneven test track by straight braking maneuvers at
different levels of damper degradation. Both test tracks are scanned using a 3D
laser scanner. For every level of damper degradation (on each test track) a new
set of tires is used, a preconditioning routine is applied and 30 successful
measurements are conducted to allow using statistical methods to evaluate the
results.

The results show that any level of damper degradation with each type of car and
test track leads to a significant increase in braking distance and, therefore,
to a significant reduction of vehicle safety. The braking distance extension
varies heavily with the level of damper degradation and the road properties. The
observed extensions range from a little more than 2% to more than 30% of the
braking distance of the intact state. However, the vehicle’s behavior does not
deteriorate linearly as the oil volume goes down. The longest braking distance
(when one damper is degraded) can already be at higher oil volumes, as this
study suggests. As one possible cause, the reduced functionality of the ABS at
asymmetrical levels of degradation is examined.

This is the first study that applies statistical methods to straight braking
distance measurements investigating damper degradation and offers the comparison
of 11 different configurations with 30 measurements each. Additionally, the
quality of the results is improved by the analysis of the properties of the two
used test tracks and the transparent preconditioning routines.
Tubing, Plastic, Flexible, Convoluted, Conduit, General Specification for
Authors:   AE-8C1 Connectors Committee
Published: March 2024

The tubing described in this document is for use in electrical interconnect systems for the protection and routing of wire bundle installations.
Former SAE Standard and Former SAE Ex-Steels
Authors:   Metals Technical Committee
Published: March 2024

This SAE Information Report provides a list of those SAE steels which, because of decreased usage, have been deleted from the standard SAE Handbook listings. Included are alloy steels from SAE J778 deleted since 1936, carbon steels from SAE J118 deleted since 1952, and all EX-steels deleted from SAE J1081. Information concerning SAE steels prior to these dates may be obtained from the SAE office on request. With the issuance of this report, SAE J778, Formerly Standard SAE Alloy Steels, and SAE J118, Formerly Standard SAE Carbon Steels, will be retired since they are now combined in SAE J1249. In the future, new assignments to SAE J1081, Chemical Compositions of SAE Experimental Steels, will be given “PS” (Potential Standard) numbers rather than “EX” numbers.

The steels listed in Tables 1 and 2 are no longer considered as standard steels. Producers should be contacted concerning availability. Steel grades can be reinstated based on usage according to the critieria indicated in SAE J403 and J404.

The last column lists the date a steel was last listed as standard in the SAE Handbook. Where applicable, the corresponding AISI and UNS numbers are given.
Vision Factors Considerations in Rearview Mirror Design
Authors:   Driver Vision Standards Committee
Published: March 2024

The design and location of rear-viewing mirrors or systems, and the presentation of the rear view to the driver can best be achieved if the designer and the engineer have adequate references available on the physiological functions of head and eye movements and on the perceptual capabilities of the human visual system. The following information and charts are provided for this purpose. For more complete information of the relationship of vision to forward vision, see SAE SP-279.
Review essay: Recovering assemblages: Unfolding sociomaterial relations of drug use and recovery by Aysel Sultan
Authors: Strong Tom
Published: March 2024

Unfolding sociomaterial relations of drug use and recovery by Aysel Sultan (2022), Palgrave Macmillan.
Standing upright against trauma and hardship: Checklists of innovative moments of social and psychological resistance
Authors: Cinisli Muhammed Furkan
Published: March 2024

Trauma represents a profound and emotionally intense experience within the human condition. Beyond its evident impacts on both the physiological and psychological dimensions of an individual, this complex phenomenon encapsulates moments of resistance and strength in the face of adversity. From a narrative standpoint, individuals invariably manifest unique responses to trauma, which necessitate a close and nuanced examination for recognition and comprehension. This article proposes a framework for the systematic collection and organisation of diverse responses to trauma through a checklist of innovative moments of social and psychological resistance, contributing to a greater comprehension of this intricate phenomenon.
Departing from stigma and secrecy and elevating stories of agency: Narrative practice in the voices of sex workers
Authors: Serendipity Kaur
Published: March 2024

This paper explores the use of narrative therapy and community work to respond to the complexities surrounding women’s experiences in the sex industry. It offers practices for therapists and community workers seeking to engage with sex workers in ways that are respectful of their hard-won knowledge and seek to elicit double-storied accounts in relation to hardship, thicken stories of preferred identities, and explore absent-but-implicit values, hopes and commitments. These practices include an innovative use of re-membering questions and a collective Tree of Life process adapted to the specific experiences of women in the sex industry. The paper elevates the insider knowledge of sex workers, particularly the lived experience of women engaged in sex work in which they have a high degree of choice and autonomy. It includes a collective document of sex workers’ insider knowledge about confronting stigma and isolation, addressed to people whose work intertwines with sex workers in some way: therapists, support workers, lawyers, police, activists.
Feminist insider research
Authors: Sather Marnie
Published: March 2024

In this presentation, made at the launch of the Narrative Practice Research Network, Marnie Sather introduces some of the possibilities and complexities of feminist insider research. Drawing on her experience of completing doctoral research with women who had lost a male partner to suicide, Marnie sets out some of the options for positioning the researcher in insider research – from not disclosing insider status to placing it as the centre – and describes how she came to a position of careful utilisation of her own experience in the research process and in the writing of her thesis.
Reframing A Self-Organized Learning Environment (SOLE) to Accommodate Indonesian EFL Students’ Learning Loss
Authors: Shofie Nurul Azizah  , Fahry Rizaldy Putra
Published: March 2024

In the wake of the COVID-19 lockdown, students have faced heightened learning loss, attributed to factors such as inadequate learning methods, restricted access to education, decreased instructional time, and emotional stressors. Particularly affected is English language learning, prompting the need for effective remedies. This study proposes the implementation of new Self-Organized Learning Environments (SOLEs) as a strategic response to mitigate learning setbacks, especially in post-pandemic contexts. Employing a systematic review of relevant literature and employing established methodologies for position paper composition, this research undertakes a comprehensive analysis of SOLEs' effectiveness in nurturing students who experienced learning loss. Divided into three focal areas, the study explores the evolving new role of teachers within SOLEs, the integration of SOLEs in English as a Foreign Language (EFL) pedagogy, and the utilization of digital applications to enhance language-focused SOLE practices. Through this multifaceted analysis, the study aims to offer innovative insights and actionable recommendations for addressing learning loss and fostering resilient educational strategies in the aftermath of the pandemic.The results of this study contribute valuable knowledge to the ongoing discourse on educational recovery, with implications for educators, policymakers, and stakeholders invested in creating adaptive and effective learning environments.
Analysis of Gross Enrollment Ratio, Net Enrollment Ratio, and School Enrollment Ratio Trends at the Elementary School Level
Authors: Mulyo Prayitno  , Mami Hajaroh
Published: March 2024

This investigates points to decide forecasts of the accomplishment of Net Enrollment Rates (APK), Immaculate Enrollment Rates (APM) and School Enrollment Rates (APS) for basic school instruction in Pati Rule, Central Java Territory. The quantitative information in this inquire about was gotten from the websites of the Pati Rule Instruction and Culture Office, the Central Java Central Insights Office, and the Service of Instruction, Culture, Inquire about and Innovation. Slant Examination employments the Direct relapse strategy. The inquire about comes about appear that the normal APK drift expectation for 2023 to 2032 is 103.44%, the normal APM slant forecast for 2023 to 2032 is 100% and the normal APS drift forecast for 2023 to 2032 is 99.53%. The anticipated patterns in APK, APM and APS in 2023 to 2032 have come to and surpassed the government's target of 99%. The anticipated APK slant in Pati Rule from 2022 to 2032 will decrease, from 2022 to 2032 the decrease will be 4.21%. The anticipated NER drift in Pati Rule from 2022 to 2032 will increment, it can be seen that the increment from 2022 to 2032 is 5.88%. The anticipated APS slant in Pati Rule from 2022 to 2032 will increment, this could be seen from 2022 to 2032 encountering an increment of 1.31%.
The Implementation of Autodesk Inventor E-Module in The Study of Manufacturing Engineering Drawings
Authors: Yuta Noviantoro Pratama Yoga  , Darmono  , Rizal Justian Setiawan  , Khakam Ma’ruf
Published: March 2024

This research is experimental. This research was conducted at SMK Negeri 2 Kebumen in the 2022/2023 academic year. The sample selection in this study was class XII TP 3 as much as 35 as the control class and class XII TP 4 as the experimental class with a total sample of 35. The experimental class was treated in the learning process using E-Module learning media, and the control class was given treatment in the learning process with conventional methods. The design used in this study was the Pretest and Post Test Control Group Design. The research instrument is in the form of learning outcomes. To test the hypothesis using the paired sample t-test. The analysis was conducted descriptively. The results of this study indicate that the effect of the E-Module on student learning achievement shows a significant increase compared to learning without the E-Module. the result of the sig value is less than (\alpha) = 0.05, then H0 is rejected and Ha is accepted which shows that there is an effect of the E-Module on student achievement.
GELECEĞİN ENERJİ DEPOLAMA TEKNOLOJİLERİ, SÜRDÜRÜLEBİLİRLİK VE ENERJİ DÖNÜŞÜMÜ
Authors: Taşkesen Edip , Alahmad Hamza , Bilen Elif Nur
Published: March 2024

Ülkemizde petrol, kömür ve doğal gaz gibi fosil yakıtların rezervlerinin sınırlı olması, çevresel ve sosyal kısıtlamalar yenilenebilir enerji kaynaklarına yönelimi artırmıştır. Sanayi ve teknoloji geliştikçe modern yaşamın sürdürülebilirliğini ve üretimin sürekliliğini sağlamak için enerji sürekliliği çok önemli olmaktadır. Yenilenebilir enerji kaynakları kullanılırken, enerji üretim kesintilerinin en aza indirilmesinde ve bu sistemlerin dağıtımında depolama teknolojileri çok önemli bir rol oynamaktadır. Enerji, ışıma enerjisi, kimyasal enerji, yerçekimi potansiyel enerjisi, elektrik potansiyel enerjisi, elektrik enerjisi, termal enerji, gizli ısı enerjisi ve kinetik enerji dahil olmak üzere birçok biçimde görünmektedir. Enerji depolamanın amacı, istenildiği zaman ve istenildiği yerde kullanılmaya hazır olmasıdır. Enerji depolama, enerjiyi depolaması zor olan formlardan depolaması daha kolay veya daha ucuz olan formlara dönüştürmeyi içermektedir. Enerji depolama ile gün boyunca farklı enerji gereksinimlerine hızlı ve güvenilir bir şekilde tepki vermesi sağlanılmaktadır. Enerji depolama teknolojisi; güç sistemlerini iyileştirmesi, yenilenebilir enerji üretimine katkı sağlaması ve petrol bazlı yakıtlara alternatif sunması nedeniyle büyük potansiyele sahip bir teknolojidir. Enerjinin bir çok farklı depolama yöntemleri bulunmaktadır. Enerji çok değişik formlarda depolama yöntemleri vardır. Örneğin biyolojik depolama, kimyasal depolama, ısıl depolama, elektriksel depolama, potansiyel enerji, yerçekimi potansiyel enerjisi, kinetik enerji vb. bu çalışmada bunlardan başlıca enerji depolama yöntemleri olan kimyasal, mekaniksel, elektrokimyasal, ısıl ve elektriksel enerji depolama yöntemleri ele alınmıştır. Bu çalışmanın daha önce yapılmış çalışmalar ve standartlar açısından, literatüre katkısı olacağı düşünülmektedir. Sonuç olarak yapılan araştırma neticesinde en yaygın olarak elektrokimyasal enerji depolama teknolojileri kullanıldığı görülmüştür.
A COMBINED STUDY OF GIRIKARNI PHALADI NASYA AND NETIKARMA IN MANAGEMENT OF ARDHAVABHEDAKA (MIGRAINE)
Authors: Verma Neha , Kumar Mishra Pramod , Sharma Brahmanand
Published: March 2024

Introduction: Migraine is one of the most common neurovascular disabling disorders. Migraine can be defined as a paroxysmal affection having a sudden onset accompanied by usually unilateral severe headache. In Ayurve-da, migraine is described as Ardhavabhedaka, which is a significant health issue among people of the age group 30-50 years. According to WHO, migraine is the third most common disease in the world, with an estimated global prevalence of 14.7%. Chronic migraine affects about 2% of the world's population. Female and male ratio 3:1. It is a widespread chronic and intermittently disabling disorder characterised by recurrent headaches with or without aura. Neti Karma and Nasya, one of the five types of Shodhana therapy, is the most effective Chikitsa for treating Urdhvajatrugata Roga (Eye, ENT and head diseases). Methodology: A single arm open randomised clinical study was conducted on 40 clinically diagnosed patients with Ardhavabhedaka (Migraine) for the proce-dure (Nasya karma and Neti karma) in the Postgraduate Institute of Ayurved, DSRRAU, Jodhpur. The study evaluates their role in the management of Shirahshoola (Headache), Shirobhrama (Confusion), Phonophobia (Sensitivity of sound), Shirajala (Pulsating vessels), Netra hani (Loss of Vision), Anorexia (Aruchi). Result: The result of the study depicts that Nasya karma and Neti karma have significantly helped reduce the Ardhavabhedaka (Migraine). Conclusion: The study concluded that Nasya and Neti karma have a role in man-aging Migraines, giving internal medication dosages, increasing their level of physical and mental alertness, and preventing complications. Both therapies are effective in Vata & Vata-Kapha disease. Results should be validat-ed in larger sample sizes and multicentric models to establish it as a well-known treatment.
A COMPARATIVE CLINICAL STUDY ON AGNIKARMA, NIRGUNDYADI UPANAHA, AND SHEPHALIKA KWATHA IN MANAGING GREEVA SANDHI-GATA VATA WITH RESPECT TO CERVICAL SPONDYLOSIS.
Authors: - Leela , dixit Mahesh , Meena Harimohan , Meena Namonarayan , Kumar Soni Rajesh
Published: March 2024

Greevasandhigata Vata is a form of Vata Vyadhi caused by the interference or entrance of vitiated Vata in Greeva
Sandhi, leading to symptoms like Sandhishoola (pain in joint), Sandhishopa (sweeling in joint), Prasaran
Aakunchnayo Pravariticha Savedana (restricted movement of joint) etc. Cervical Spondylosis is one of the leading disorders in older adults caused by degenerative changes in cervical spine vertebrae and causing symptoms
like pain & restricted joint movement, etc., in the neck, which further leads to the struggle of the patients to fulfil
their daily routine work. Patients of Cervical spondylosis, are bound to choose analgesics, anti-inflammatory
drugs, steroid injections and physiotherapy as conservative treatments to improve their quality of life. In the advanced stage, surgical treatments like spinal fusion, spinal decompression, etc., are the only options. However,
these procedures do not fulfil the goal of patients because of the very high cost and therapeutic limitations. Even
after surgery, patients have to take analgesics for longer duration. These drugs are also not free from adverse effects like gastritis, hyperacidity, nephrotoxicity, etc. Treatment modalities like Agnikarma, Nirgundyadi Upanaha
and Shephalika Kwatha are the non-pharmacological and result oriented therapies, recommended in Ayurveda for
such type of disease condition. These are proven to be Vatashamaka & Vedanashamaka in various contexts.
General Nondegenerate Solution of a System of Functional Equations
Authors: Богданова Р.А.
Published: March 2024

Системы функциональных уравнений вида $f(\bar x,\bar y,\bar \xi,\bar \eta,\bar \mu,\bar \nu ) = \chi (g(x,y,\xi,\eta ),\mu,\nu )$ с~шестью неизвестными функциями $\bar x$, $\bar y$, $\bar \xi$, $\bar \eta$, $\bar \mu$, $\bar \nu $ возникают при установлении взаимного вложения двуметрических феноменологически симметричных геометрий двух множеств (ДФС ГДМ). При установлении вложения аддитивной ДФС ГДМ ранга $(2, 2)$ с известной вектор-функцией $g(x,y,\xi,\eta ) = ({g^1},{g^1}) = (x + \xi,y + \eta )$ в дуальную ДФС ГДМ ранга $(3, 2)$ с известной вектор-функцией $f(x,y,\xi,\eta,\mu,\nu ) = ({f^1},{f^2}) = (x\xi + \mu,x\eta + y\xi + \nu )$ явный вид системы двух функциональных уравнений будет следующим: $\overline x \overline \xi+\overline \mu = \chi^1(x + \xi,y + \eta,\mu,\nu )$, $\overline x\overline\eta+\overline y\overline\xi+\overline\nu=\chi^2(x+\xi,y+\eta,\mu,\nu)$. Эта система двух функциональных уравнений разрешима, поскольку выражения вектор-функций $g$ и $f$, входящие в систему, известны. Чтобы найти общее невырожденное решение заданной системы функциональных уравнений, необходимо разработать метод решения, что представляет собой интересную и содержательную математическую задачу. Основа метода состоит в дифференцировании одного из функциональных уравнений, входящих в систему, с последующим переходом к дифференциальным уравнениям. Далее, решения дифференциальных уравнений подставляются во второе функциональное уравнение исходной системы функциональных уравнений, откуда при соответствующих ограничениях находится общее невырожденное ее решение. Данный метод может быть развит и применен к другим такого же вида системам функциональных уравнений, возникающих в рамках задачи вложения ДФС ГДМ, для нахождения их общего невырожденного решения.
On Overgroups of a Cycle Rich in Transvections
Authors: Дряева Р.Ю.
Published: March 2024

Говорят, что подгруппа $H$ полной линейной группы $GL(n, R)$ порядка $n$ над кольцом $R$ богата трансвекциями, если она содержит элементарные трансвекции $t_{ij}(\alpha)=e+\alpha e_{ij}$ на всех позициях $(i, j)$, $i\neq j$, для некоторых $\alpha\in R$, $\alpha\neq 0$. Это понятие ввел З.~И.~Боревич, рассматривая задачу описания подгрупп линейных групп, содержащих фиксированную подгруппу. Известно, что надгруппа нерасщепимого максимального тора, содержащая элементарную трансвекцию на некоторой одной позиции, богата трансвекциями. Для коммутативной области $R$ с единицей и цикла $\pi=(1 \ 2 \ \ldots n)\in S_n$ длины $n$ доказано следующее утверждение. Для того чтобы подгруппа $\langle t_{ij}(\alpha),(\pi) \rangle$ полной линейной группы $GL(n, R)$, порожденная матрицей-перестановкой $(\pi)$ и трансвекцией $t_{ij}(\alpha)$, была богата трансвекциями, необходимо и достаточно, чтобы число $i-j$ было взаимно просто с $n$. Система аддитивных подгрупп $\sigma=(\sigma_{ij})$, $1\leq i,j\leq n$, кольца $R$ называется сетью (ковром) над кольцом $R$ порядка $n$, если $\sigma_{ir} \sigma_{rj} \subseteq{\sigma_{ij}} $ при всех значениях индексов $i$, $r$, $j$ (З.~И.~Боревич, В.~М.~Левчук). Такая же система, но без диагонали, называется элементарной сетью. Полную или элементарную сеть $\sigma = (\sigma_{ij})$ мы называем неприводимой, если все аддитивные подгруппы $\sigma_{ij}$ отличны от нуля. В работе определяются слабо насыщенные сети, которые играют важную роль в~доказательстве основного результата.
Теорема существования фрактальной задачи Штурма - Лиувилля
Authors: Allahverdiev B. P. , Tuna H.
Published: March 2024

In this article, using a new calculus defined on fractal subsets of the set of real numbers, a Sturm--Lioville type problem is discussed, namely the fractal Sturm--Liouville problem. The existence and uniqueness theorem has been proved for such equations. In this context, the historical development of the subject is discussed in the introduction. In Section 2, the basic concepts of $F^{\alpha}$-calculus defined on fractal subsets of real numbers are given, i. e., $F^{\alpha}$-continuity, $F^{\alpha}$-derivative and fractal integral definitions are given and some theorems to be used in the article are given. In Section 3, the existence and uniqueness of the solutions for the fractal Sturm--Liouville problem are obtained by using the successive approximations method. Thus, the well-known existence and uniqueness problem for Sturm--Liouville equations in ordinary calculus is handled on the fractal calculus axis, and the existing results are generalized.
Meaning and Function of Homework in Elementary School, its Effect on Student Achievement, Teachers’ Feedback Methods, and Parental Involvement
Authors: Küçüker Erdal , Kaçar Erva
Published: March 2024

This research was conducted to examine the opinions of elementary school students, teachers, and parents about the meaning and function of homework, its effect on student achievement, teachers’ feedback methods, and parental involvement in homework. A phenomenological approach was employed in the study. Participants of the study consisted of 10 students at an elementary school in the Akçakale district of Şanlıurfa province, 10 teachers working at the same school during the 2021-2022 academic year, and 10 parents. Teachers, students, and parents participated in the study voluntarily. Data were collected through interviews. The interviews were recorded with the permission of the participants. After the audio recordings were transcribed, they were analyzed through content analysis. The findings of the analysis were presented in tables, and some of the participants' statements were quoted. Based on the findings, it was found that students had positive and negative feelings about homework, teachers, and parents built a positive relationship between homework and academic achievement, teachers' feedback methods were generally inadequate, and parents were sensitive about parental involvement in homework. Regarding these results, some suggestions for practice and research were developed.
Common Fixed Points of Generalized α-Nonexpansive Multivalued Mappings via Modified S-Type Iteration
Authors:   Department of Mathematics, Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur, India, SADHU R. ,   Department of Mathematics, Sreegopal Banerjee College, Magra, India, NAHAK C. ,   Department of Mathematics, Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur, India
Published: March 2024

In this paper, we introduce a class of generalized α-nonexpansive multivalued mapping and study some of its important properties. In particular, this class is a multivalued version of the single-valued nonexpansive mapping, called generalized α-nonexpansive mapping proposed by Pant and Shukla [11]. A modified S-type iteration scheme is proposed to approximate the common fixed point of two multivalued mappings. Our algorithm provides a multivalued extension of the method given by Khan et al. [6]. Strong and weak convergence of the iterative process are also proved under suitable assumptions.
Hubungan Aksebilitas Sarana, Dukungan Sosial, Norma Olahraga Kelompok dan Partisipasi Aktif Olahraga Siswa SMK di Indonesia
Authors: Sasminto Sasminto , Adi Sucipto  , Susilo Bekti
Published: March 2024

Terdapat fakta bahwa rendahnya tingkat kebugaran jasmani masyarakat Indonesia disebabkan oleh kurangnya partisipasi gerak secara aktif dalam berolahraga. Tujuan dari penelitian ini untuk memperoleh pengetahuan tentang hubungan aksesibilitas fasilitas, dukungan sosial, norma olahraga kelompok dan partisipasi gerak secara aktif dalam olahraga pada siswa SMK di Indonesia. Metode penelitian dari data sekunder ini menggunakan IMR (internet mediated riset) yang melibatkan 1101 siswa SMK se-Indonesia sebagai responden. Pengambilan sampel dalam penelitian ini diambil secara purposive (sesuai dengan tujuan penelitian) responden dari siswa jenjang SMK. Berdasarkan data yang diterima dan telah disunting dan layak analisis, diketahui sampel yang digunakan 1101 responden. Kuesioner diberikan kepada responden dengan sistem snow ball sampling. Data diuji menggunakan analisis uji korelasi, uji multiregresi dan analisis jalur. Hasil dari penelitian memperlihatkan 1) Terdapat hubungan antara aksesibilitas dengan dukungan sosial olahraga dengan uji korelasi dengan koefisien yaitu: 0,487 dengan signifikansi pada taraf 0,01, 2) Terdapat hubungan antara aksesibilitas fasilitas dengan norma olahraga kelompok baik langsung ataupun tidak melalui dukungan sosial dengan nilai koefisien regresi terstandar (β) sebesar 0,30685, 3) Ada korelasi antara aksesibilitas fasilitas dan partisipasi aktif secara langsung atau tidak dengan nilai koefisien regresi terstandar (β) dukungan sosial dalam olahraga terhadap partisipasi gerak secara aktif sebesar 0,108. Secara langsung melalui dukungan sosial, dan norma olahraga pada kelompok siswa SMK di Indonesia. Dapat disimpulkan, ada korelasi yang signifikan antara aksesibilitas sarana dan partisipasi aktif  secara langsung ataupun tidak melalui dukungan sosial, dan norma olahraga dalam kelompok siswa pada SMK di Indonesia.
Evaluación del proceso de la residencia profesional en la licenciatura en administración debido a la contingencia causada por el Sars-Cov2 (Covid-19)
Authors: Montañez Alberto Millán , Gómez Ana Cecilia Méndez , Ortiz Omar Augusto Sánchez , Luna María del Rosario Morales , Rangel Lenin Hernández , Torres Sonia Molina , Huerta Paloma Rodríguez , Ordoñez Armando Predrag Villanueva
Published: March 2024

El sistema educativo a nivel superior se ha enfrentado a la necesidad de adaptarse a las exigencias de la nueva normalidad derivada por la contingencia sanitaria causada por el Sars-Cov2 (COVID-19), una de las estrategias educativas que ha sufrido mayor afectación y que es una de las de mayor importancia para la formación y desarrollo de competencias profesionales en los estudiantes es la Residencia Profesional, por lo que ha sido de suma importancia evaluar el proceso y sus afectaciones para establecer estrategias que ayuden al cumplimiento del objetivo que se persigue. El trabajo se centra en la problemática detectada en la estrategia educativa de la Residencia Profesional de la carrera de Licenciatura en Administración durante el periodo que inicio la contingencia sanitaria hasta el momento, donde se ha encontrado que los residentes se enfrentan a una diversidad de situaciones tanto de forma personal como con las empresas y la institución, en sus procesos técnicos y administrativos. En el diagnóstico realizado durante el primer periodo (Enero – Junio 2020) el 58% de los residentes presentaron dificultades para continuar y concluir su Residencia Profesional y en el segundo periodo (Agosto-Diciembre 2020) el 56% de los residentes que iniciaron su proceso han tenido dificultades para ser aceptados por las empresas; resulta importante y urgente identificar los impactos que ha tenido en esta estrategia educativa, para así, proponer soluciones que ayuden a que los residentes puedan cumplir con el desarrollo de sus competencias profesionales, se logre una vinculación con el sector laboral y faciliten sus procesos administrativos.