bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
ACUTE TOXICITY EVALUATION AND ANTIDIABETIC EFFICACY OF SENNA SIAMEA LAM. METHANOL LEAF EXTRACT IN MICE
Authors: Yakubu J. , Isah T. A. , Medugu A. N. , Andema K. A. , Abdulrahman F. I. , Sodipo O. A. , Balami V. M.
Published: June 2022

Senna siamea Lam Irwin et Barneby is used as a medicinal plant especially its leaf, fruit, and stem bark. In this work, the leaf of Senna siamea was extracted using 85 % methanol by maceration method, screened, and investigated for phytochemical constituents, acute toxicity was evaluated using Lorke’s method and an antidiabetic study was carried out using alloxan-induced Wistar mice. The result of the phytochemical screening revealed the presence of carbohydrates, tannins, saponins, steroid/terpenes, terpenoids, cardenolides and alkaloids, while phlorotannins and soluble starch were absent. The acute toxicity study revealed no death was recorded on the administration of 10, 100 and 1000 mg/kg dose of the leaf methanol extracts via both the oral and intraperitoneal routes in phase I. But death was recorded in phase two, when an extract dose of 5000 mg/kg of the leaf extracts was administered intraperitoneally. Thus, LD50 of the leaf extracts in rats administered via the oral route was ≥5000 mg/kg while the intraperitoneal route was calculated as 3807 mg/kg. The antidiabetic study revealed that the extract at doses of 200 mg/kg and 400 mg/kg bd.wt produced a significant (p<0.05) reduction in the fasting blood glucose (FBG) of the animals with reductions of 61.01 % and 34.84 % respectively, while both the negative and positive controls had 00.00 % and 76.68 %. The result shows that the effect of the extract was not dose-dependent since the extract of 200 mg/kg exerted a more significant antidiabetic effect on the mice. Thus, the study justified the traditional use of the plant for the management of diabetes.
Impact of Agricultural Cooperative in Promoting Food Security in Kwara State, Nigeria
Authors: T.D. Adegoke , O.E. Agbasi
Published: June 2022

The state of food insecurity in this country is quite alarming despite the various steps taken by the federal government to prevent it. It is one of the major reasons why we are still finding it hard to project this country as one of the leading economies in Africa. This research paper aims at explaining the impact of agricultural cooperative societies in promoting food security in Kwara State, Nigeria. It acquires its results from the data collated from farmers in the vicinity who are members of the cooperative societies and those who are not. The research study was carried out in Ilorin West Local Government Area of Kwara State. Data for this study was derived from a survey of 100 farmers in the local government area. Food insecurity, a major problem of the 21st century, is being battled in almost every part of the world. Nigeria as a country is not left out in the action of this primary factor of economic setback. Both governmental and non-governmental organizations are taking various measures to put a stop to this challenge. This paper is looking into the significance and impacts of the agricultural cooperative societies—both governmental and non-governmental ones—on the enhancement and promotion of food security. It identifies and praises the effectiveness of the societies on the challenges faced by farmers even though cumbered with some setbacks. The result indicates that the majority of the farmers (60% of the respondents) belong to one of the agricultural cooperatives which has in turn boosted their productivity. Also, the result indicated that men are more engaged in farming of one crop or the other in the area under study more than women i.e., 83% male participants compared to women with 17% participants. The study therefore recommended that the government should assist the agricultural cooperatives at all levels in order to improve their productivity and this will in turn reduce the problem of food security in the country.
Apropiación y empoderamiento en la educación ambiental para la sostenibilidad
Authors: Padilla Murcia Esperanza , Flores Hinojos Irma Alicia
Published: June 2022

En la coyuntura actual, la educación ambiental para la sostenibilidad pretende promover la comprensión crítica de la realidad ambiental, fomentar actitudes de respeto en las personas, buscar soluciones a las problemáticas ambientales y actuar. De acuerdo con lo anterior, esta investigación busca generar procesos educativos que permitan la apropiación y el empoderamiento del contexto socioambiental en una Institución de Educación Superior (IES) de Bogotá, Colombia. Para ello, se utilizó como metodología la Investigación Acción Participativa (IAP) en dos fases y con participación de estudiantes, administrativos, directivos, investigadoras y tomadores de decisiones de la institución, así como entidades gubernamentales de carácter local y nacional. Como resultado de la primera fase, se realizó la negociación de la demanda y el estudio preliminar de la situación, con la que se identificó y definió la problemática, se elaboró la propuesta del Proyecto Ambiental Institucional (PAI) y se reconocieron los actores y sus roles a través de un modelo socioecosistémico. Como conclusión, se estima que durante el proceso de IAP se generó apropiación y empoderamiento del contexto socioambiental en la IES por los participantes. Es decir, todos los actores se aproximaron con determinación a la situación socioambiental, reconocieron la problemática, transformaron su pensamiento y comportamiento con relación al tema y se dispusieron a proponer, gestionar y cambiar la realidad socioambiental de la institución. Lo anterior, con limitaciones de tiempo, voluntades y presupuesto.
Efectos emocionales y estrategias de afrontamiento en universitarios mexicanos durante la pandemia de covid-19
Authors: Gaeta González Martha Leticia , Rodríguez Guardado María del Socorro , Gaeta González Laura
Published: June 2022

Este estudio se enfocó en analizar los efectos emocionales y las estrategias de afrontamiento de estudiantes universitarios mexicanos durante el confinamiento por covid-19. Participaron 1.290 estudiantes de diferentes instituciones de educación superior, quienes respondieron un cuestionario de autoinforme en línea. Se realizaron análisis descriptivos, comparativos por género y de regresión. Los resultados indicaron gratitud, alegría y esperanza como principales emociones experimentadas por los universitarios. Sin embargo, las mujeres evidenciaron en mayor medida emociones asociadas a la incertidumbre, incluyendo la ansiedad. Las estrategias de afrontamiento más frecuentes fueron aquellas que contribuyen a la reinterpretación de la situación. Factores como vivir con la familia, caminar/correr, tener un espacio personal para estudiar y recursos tecnológicos favorecieron emociones positivas. Por el contrario, salir a consulta médica fue el principal factor de vulnerabilidad, asociándose al miedo, así como a la tristeza, ansiedad y confusión. A partir de estos hallazgos, es necesario plantear acciones educativas y sociales para apoyar a los jóvenes al mejor afrontamiento de esta compleja realidad. Ello implica ajustes en la experiencia educativa y en la vida relacional en general, considerando que las situaciones adversas también pueden llevar a los estudiantes a experimentar vivencias positivas para la continuidad de sus estudios en línea.
Bank Reactions to the COVID-19 Shock: A Systematic Literature Review and Lessons from Hong Kong SAR Commercial Banks
Authors: Alshamali Nour , Alawadhi Khuloud
Published: June 2022

This article sheds light on the diverse and significant impact of the COVID-19 crisis on the global financial system, with a special emphasis on banks' reactions to the worldwide shock caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. This paper fills a gap in the literature by conducting a systematic critical literature review of the various bank reactions using a Search, Appraisal, Synthesis, and Analysis (SALSA) framework. It shifts the perspective from a passive role of banks to an active, even proactive role of banks during the crisis. The analysis results show that financial supervisors should closely assess the global banking sector's sustainability and that policies should focus on improving bank lending conditions, which is helpful both for the stability of banks under challenging situations and for customers. Lessons from the largest commercial banks in Hong Kong SAR include the fact that adaptation, as well as positive transformation, have been some of the reactions of Hong Kong banks to the COVID-19 crisis. Finally, the findings of the study suggest many research avenues for mitigating the impact of future macroeconomic shocks on the banking sector.
Hashtags: Social Media Community Information Dissemination Ultimate Tools
Authors: Ayu Mazwani , Izhar Tengku Adil Tengku , Shahibi Mohd Sazili , Kamaruzzaman Mohd Ridwan Seman
Published: June 2022

We often hear about the online battles between social media users on contradictory beliefs, advocation, events feedback and petty viral arguments. They show their solidarity through the use of hashtags (#), that allow them to spread news quickly and keepit up dated. This article explores the concept of a social tagging or commonly known as hashtags in social media platforms, which supports, knowledge exchange, research, and networking opportunities for the social media community. Creating content is one of the virtues in social media platforms to advocate awareness among its users and followers. Past researchers of the study are discussed exponentially to provide a holistic view. Challenges faced by the social media users and social media platform providers are also mentioned in this paper.
“Ugly, coarse, and brutal”: James M. Buchanan on The Grapes of Wrath andthe Political Economy of Farm Labor Migration
Authors: Kuehn Daniel
Published: June 2022

In 1940 James M. Buchanan, a future Nobel laureate in economics, wrote a book review of The Grapes of Wrath for his college newspaper in Murfreesboro, Tennessee. Buchanan’s review of the work of his fellow future laureate, John Steinbeck, provides a unique case study of how Steinbeck influenced young readers. This article describes Buchanan’s review The Grapes of Wrath and contrasts the experiences of the Joads with Buchanan’s own experience farming in central Tennessee. It then moves to Buchanan’s analysis of the political economy of farm labor migration during his doctoral studies at the University of Chicago, which both echoes and contrasts with Steinbeck’s work. While Steinbeck focused on the treatment of migrant farm workers who had already made their journey to California, Buchanan analyzed the barriers that prevented successful migration for poor farmers in the South.
Medicinal benefits of lemon balm (Melissa officinalis) for human health
Authors: Muhammad Arshad Ullah  , Ali Hassan
Published: June 2022

Melissa officinalis L, also known as lemon balm, bee balm, honey balm, is a perennial herb. Lemon balm occurs naturally in sandy and scrubby areas but also grown on damp wasteland, at elevations ranging from sea level to the mountains. Melissa officinalis is cost-effective, and compared with the economic indicators of traditional crops grown on fertilized land; this herb provides much higher profits. The leaf of Melissa officinalis contains flavonoids (quercitrin, rhamnocitrin, luteolin), polyphenolic compounds (rosmarinic acid, caffeic acid, and protocatechuic acid), monoterpenoid aldehyde, monoterpene glycosides, triterpenes (ursolic and oleanolic acids), sesquiterpenes, tannins, and essential oils (citral). Antimicrobial activities of the extracts and of rosmarinic acid of this plant were evaluated and were confirmed. The essential oil of Melissa officinalis L was shown to have anti-inflammatory activities, in treating various diseases associated with inflammation and pain. Melissa officinalis L relieves stress-related effects. Extract have the potential to prevent oxidative damage by preventing free radical– mediated oxidative stress. Melissa officinalis showed strong reducing power and exhibited a significant inhibition of deoxyribose degradation. The high phenolic content and radical scavenging activities of extracts of Melissa officinalis L was confirmed.
Effect of dexamethasone in two different doses on specific biochemical markers in patients with COVID-19
Authors: Herez Ali Basim , Ali Hamza Ammar
Published: June 2022

Background: Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 is the causative agent of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). The release of alarmins results in a “cytokine storm,” which can be attenuated by the immunomodulatory and anti-inflammatory effects of dexamethasone. Aim: To evaluate and assess the effect of dexamethasone in two different doses, on D-dimer, serum ferritin, C-reactive protein (CRP) levels, and granulocyte/lymphocyte (%) in patients with COVID-19. Patients and methods: A total of 100 patients were randomly divided into two groups; group A patients received a higher dose of dexamethasone than those in group B. Measurements of certain hematological and biochemical markers, including D-dimer, serum ferritin, CRP, and granulocyte/lymphocyte ratio were done for all the patients in both groups. These indices were compared at different times of treatment between the two groups. Results: The D-dimer and granulocyte/lymphocyte ratio measurements were statistically non-significant in both the groups in all three readings. The serum ferritin measurement was significant only on the 6th day of treatment. The results demonstrated that group A patients had significantly lower CRP levels on both the 3rd and 6th days of treatment. Conclusion: Administration of a slightly higher dose of dexamethasone (8 mg per day for three days, then 6 mg per day for another 3 days) in patients hospitalized with COVID-19 effectively reduces the inflammatory and hematological biomarkers in patients who required supplemental oxygen therapy.
Rezension von: Sigelen, Alexander, Dem ganzen Geschlecht nützlich und rühmlich
Authors: Schweizer Günther , Sigelen Alexander
Published: June 2022

Alexander Sigelen: Dem ganzen Geschlecht nützlich und rühmlich. Reichspfennigmeister Zacharias Geizkofler zwischen Fürstendienst und Familienpolitik. (Veröffentlichungen der Kommission für geschichtliche Landeskunde in Baden-Württemberg. Reihe B, Band 171). W. Kohlhammer Verlag Stuttgart 2009. 622 Seiten. Fester Einband € 49,–. ISBN 978-3-17-020509-3
Rezension von: Renz, Ulrich, Georg Elser
Authors: Schweizer Günther , Renz Ulrich
Published: June 2022

Ulrich Renz: Georg Elser. Ein Meister der Tat. (Prägende Köpfe aus dem Südwesten, Band 7). DRW-Verlag Leinfelden-Echterdingen 2009. 128 Seiten mit 25 Abbildungen. Kartoniert € 12,90. ISBN 978-3-87181-767-0.
Assessment of transfusion practices in pediatrics: A case report
Authors: Ilham Lemssahli , Abdelkader Belmekki
Published: June 2022

Introduction: Pediatric patients should not be exposed to blood components and products unnecessarily. Transfusion-related risks are always present, both those we know and those that remain to be discovered. It is essential to follow good transfusion practice (GTP) procedures; although they can sometimes be quite prescriptive, evidence shows that when we ignore guidelines, errors can occur.

Case Report: We report the case of a 7-month-old infant who underwent surgery for megacolon and received emergency transfusions. The death of the infant post-surgery prompted a hemovigilance investigation to determine the imputability of the transfusion.

Conclusion: The investigation revealed deficiencies in the patient’s transfusion management, some of which were critical. This indicates that nurses have a considerable knowledge deficit in blood transfusion; however, the infant’s death was not attributable to transfusion and was due to post-surgical complications.
False-positive findings on 18-Fluoro-deoxy-glucose positron emission tomography due to granulomatous inflammation in a rectal cancer patient with an extensive tattoo
Authors: Esswein Katharina , Gassner Eva , Bale Reto , Kafka-Ritsch Reinhold
Published: June 2022

Introduction: In patients with colorectal cancer a combined 18-Fluoro-deoxy-glucose positron emission tomography with computed tomography (CT) may be useful in advanced or recurrent disease to assess distant metastases. In the interpretation several pitfalls must be considered.
Case Report: A 37-year-old woman presented with metachronous liver metastases three years after the first diagnosis of rectal cancer. A second-line chemotherapy and stereotactic radiofrequency ablation was performed. Six months after the intervention, the follow-up magnetic resonance imaging revealed new liver lesions with indefinite diffusion impairment and pathologic contrast enhancement in portal venous and hepatobiliary phase. Further investigation with combined 18-Fluoro-deoxy-glucose positron emission tomography with CT showed for malignancy suspicious glucose-uptake in the respective liver lesions and additional in unilateral enlarged inguinal lymph nodes. Because of the uncommon findings, histologic specimen was obtained. Histology revealed no malignancy, but granulomatous hepatitis and lymphadenitis consistent with sarcoid-like reaction. Furthermore, deposition of tattoo pigment was found in the enlarged lymph nodes, most likely deriving from a large tattoo located on the right lower extremity.
Conclusion: We describe a case of a rectal cancer patient with misleading imaging findings on combined 18-Fluoro-deoxy-glucose positron emission tomography with CT. Awareness of rare conditions such as granulomatous inflammation and false-positive findings is key in the presence of uncommon findings, like in this case, suggested spread outside the metastatic pathway.
Analisis Nilai Tambah Limbah Tongkol Jagung Di Desa Kutapandan Kecamatan Lempuing Kabupaten Ogan Komering Ilir
Authors: Ufira Isbah
Published: June 2022

Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah untuk: 1) mengetahui tingkat keuntungan dari budidaya jamur tongkol jagung, 2) mengetahui kelayakan finansial usaha jamur tongkol jagung. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa pendapatan yang diperoleh responden pada usahatani jamur tongkol jagung di Desa Kutapandan yaitu sebesar Rp 251.300 untuk satu kali proses produksi, dan harga yang ditetapkan Bapak Bambang untuk penjualan sebesar Rp 19.000/kg. Dengan nilai BEP Harga Rp. 15.358 dan BEP Produksi 56kg/pp dan R/C Ratio 1,23.
El fracaso de la nación, Fronteras imaginadas y La independencia de Colombia
Authors: Bejarano Alberto
Published: June 2022

Reseña de la trilogía de historia de Colombia de Alfonso Múnera
Las desesperantes horas de ocio: tiempo y diversión en Bogotá (1849-1900)
Authors: Hernández  Quiñones Óscar Daniel
Published: June 2022

Reseña de libro de Jorge Humberto Ruiz Patiño titiulado Las desesperantes horas de ocio. Tiempo y diversión en Bogotá (1849-1900).
El color en periódicos y revistas colombianas: palabra, tinta y papel
Authors: Gómez Guacaneme Martha Isabel
Published: June 2022

Este artículo se ha dividido en tres partes que corresponden a los distintos recursos utilizados a la hora de dar color a las publicaciones periódicas colombianas. La primera se concentra en el análisis a partir de categorías semióticas y el aporte de conceptos por parte de los títulos; la segunda,muestra el uso de tintas de color para impresión utilizadas como una forma de extender la ideología implícita en el título por medio del diseño gráfico; y la tercera evidencia el uso de papeles coloreados como un recurso novedoso a la hora de elegir formas de hacer visible el color en estas publicaciones.
Las Extraterrestres: literatura desobediente / literatura feminista
Authors: López Jiménez Carolina
Published: June 2022

Reseña de libro de Juliana Borrero Echeverry titulado Las Extraterrestres.
Increased morbidity of children with sickle cell disease facing bacterial contamination of water in some areas of the Province of Kenitra (Morocco)
Authors: Karima El Bouqdaoui , Samira Mouden , Noura Ait Said , Noura Lmoudn , Sanae Sadek
Published: June 2022

Introduction. Sickle cell disease is the most common genetic disease in the world. It is manifested by painful crises, chronic hemolytic anemia and severe infectious episodes leading to multiple hospitalizations. Our work aimed to study repetitive childhood sickle cell crises that can potentially be linked to socioeconomic characteristics and environmental children in hospital at the University Hospital of Kenitra. Methods: This study focuses on children with sickle cell disease (N=28) hospitalized during 2021 at the University Hospital of Kenitra, as well as the bacteriological analysis of monitoring wells located in the residential areas of these patients, all from the province of Kenitra. Results: The mean age of the patients was 8.83 years; the age group under 6 represents 35.71%. The results show that 60.72% of these children come from rural areas, and the reasons for admission were dominated by infections (60.71%). Our results show that the bacteriological analysis of well water highlights the presence of some pathogens; the average concentration of total germs at 22˚C reaches 761 CFU/ml, and that of streptococci faeces is 4 CFU/ml especially in samples from rural areas (Mnasra, Sidi Taibi, Moulay Boussellham) inhabited by these children, which greatly exceeds international standards.
effect of a training curriculum for the development of some functional variables and the level of achievement in the effectiveness of air rifle shooting
Authors: Salmana Thaer Dawood , Hameed Ghusoon Natiq Abdul
Published: June 2022

There are significant differences between the pre and post-tests in favor of the post-test in the tests) stroke volume (S.V), cardiac thrust (C.O.P), left ventricular volume, maximum oxygen consumption Vo2max), which indicates the effect of the proposed training approach.There are significant differences between the pre and post-tests in favor of the post-test in the achievement level test with air rifle shooting for young female shooters, which indicates the effect of the proposed training curriculum.There are no significant differences between the pre and post-tests in the tests (heart rate (HR) before exercise, heart rate (HR) after exercise, systolic blood pressure rate before exercise, systolic blood pressure rate after exercise, anaerobic step test (ability) Lactic Anoxa, Harvard Step Test(
Formulation and evaluation of herbal body lotion
Authors: Banerjee Dip , Kumar Mohit , Mukopadayay Sayantan
Published: June 2022

This article is all about the requirement of standardization and the composition of herbal product in day to day life. Composition of herbal products will give ever best effect in our daily life as the composition of any single and individual product. The only motive-behind to choose the mixture of herbal product was to bring true upon the effectiveness of these formulation without any side-effects. Comparision include organoleptic and physio-chemical character such as viscosity, ph, spreadibilty, moisture free body after use.
Spiritual values and work-related wellbeing of Indian pharmaceutical scientists
Authors: Khan M. Ilyas , Siddiqui Arshad , Fatima Mahvish
Published: June 2022

The current research article aims to investigate spiritual values a predictor of the work-related well-being of pharmaceutical scientists in Indian Pharmaceutical companies. For the same, 150 scientists working in different pharmaceutical companies in India were asked to respond to questionnaires viz., the Spiritual Values Scale (SVS) - Husain, Zehra and Jahan (2013), and Index of Psychological Well-being at Work (IPWBW) - Sandilya and Shahnawaz (2018). The findings suggest spiritual values and its dimensions (values fostering high quality work, intrinsic qualities and natural qualities) as significant predictors of the work-related well-being as well as its facets (interpersonal fit at work, thriving at work, feeling of competency at work, perceived recognition at work and desire for involvement at work) of pharmacy scientists.  It was found that spiritual values and its dimensions had significant predictive influence on work-related well-being.
survey of designing tools for chatbot application
Authors: Deshpande Bhagyashree , Chandak M. B.
Published: June 2022

The invention of chatbot brought us to the new era of technology. As Artificial Intelligence continues to gain traction in modern customer service, chatbots are becoming an integrated part of user experience. A chatbot has the capability to study and influence user behavior by asking and answering user’s questions. Chatbots help with human- computer interaction and address customers’ queries instantly, without the need for a support agent. Now a days there are many tools available for designing and deploying the chatbot such as Google dialogflow, Amazon Lex, Microsoft bot, Facebook Wit.AI, RASA, IBM Watson, Botpress, Botkit, Botsify, Pandorabots, MobileMonkey, SAP Conversational AI, CoRover, Chatfuel and many more. This paper represents the different types of tools used for developing chatbot.
Synthesis, structural investigation and molecular docking studies of pyridinyl tetrahydroisoquinoline, morpholine and piperidine containing schiff's bases
Authors: Roy Anupama , Kumar Sushil , Sharma Arun Kumar
Published: June 2022

The present work was conducted to synthesize some Schiff's bases derived from pyridinyl tetrahydroisoquinoline, morpholine and piperidine moieties by the condensation reaction of aminobenzaldehyde with various aromatic amines in good to excellent yield. The structures of synthesized compounds were confirmed by 1H NMR, 13C NMR and mass spectra (ESI-MS) data. These compounds also evaluated for their in silico anti-microbial properties by molecular docking studies. Docking studies were carried out by using Argus Lab 4.0.1 software.
In vitro and Insilico cytotoxicity activity of Aconitum Heterophyllum Phyto niosomes and its ethyl acetate root extract
Authors: Saravanan Sujatha , Hari Rajeswari , Sekar Karthikeyan
Published: June 2022

Niosomes as a novel drug delivery system is a nonionic surfactant-based vesicle, have attracted much attention in pharmaceutical fields due to their excellent behavior in encapsulating both hydrophilic and hydrophobic agents. In the present study a comparative free radical scavenging and anti-proliferative potential of ethyl acetate root extract of Aconitum heterophyllum (EAEAH) and Aconitum heterophyllum roots loaded phyto-niosomes (nEAEAH) were investigated. Initially the EAEAH and nEAEAH were prepared and their antioxidant potential were studied in terms of DPPH, Super oxide, Hydroxyl radical scavenging by employing the In-vitro method. Assessment of anti-proliferative activity of these extracts was done using MCF-7 cancer cell lines (human breast cancer) by employing MTT assay and trypan blue exclusion assay. In-silico docking was performed using Auto Dock Vina software to identify the suitable antagonistic ligand which can inhibit the proteins BRCA1, BRCA2 and HER2 to exert the cytotoxic effect. In the present study a concentration dependent antioxidant, and cytotoxic activity was observed for both the extracts. IC50 values were calculated for MTT and trypan blue assay and the nEAEAH showed 41.71μg/ml, 49.36μg/ml respectively, whereas for EAEAH it was found to be 54.89 and 67.13μg/ml.
Bio-inspired ensemble feature selection (biefs) and kernel extreme learning machine classifier for breast cancer diagnosis
Authors: Priya R. S. Padma , Vadivu P. Senthil
Published: June 2022

Breast cancer is a major disease identified in women, affecting 2.1 million women every year, and is the reason for most cancer-related mortality in women, as per the World Health Organization (WHO). For cancer researchers, accurately forecasting the life expectancy of breast cancer patients is a serious challenge. Machine Learning (ML) has acknowledged much interest in the hope of providing correct results, but due to irrelevant features, its modelling methodologies and prediction performance are still a difficulty. To solve this issue, Feature Selection (FS) was also done to verify whether comparable accuracy can be achieved even with lesser number of features or not. Bio-Inspired Ensemble Feature Selection (BIEFS) algorithm is introduced aimed at selecting a subset of features that increase the prediction performance of subsequent classification models while also simplifying their interpretability. BIEFS algorithm uses three feature selection methods such as Adaptive Mutation Enhanced Elephant Herding Optimization (AMEHO), Adaptive Mutation Butterfly Optimization Algorithm (AMBOA), and Adaptive Salp Swarm Algorithm (ASSA) and integrates their normalized outputs for getting quantitative ensemble importance. BIEFS algorithm depends upon the aggregation of multiple FS techniques by Pearson Correlation Coefficient (PCC).This BIEFS algorithm can improve the accuracy of analysis (benign and malignant).
A study on amazon prime video services in Chennai evaluating consumer preferences over others
Authors: Saiprasad K. , Meenakshi A.
Published: June 2022

Consumers nowadays are looking for convenience. Apps have made it easier for individuals to seek for their favorite movies and music since it is all only a few clicks. They prefer to watch movies on their mobile phones rather than together as a family, and this trend is spreading. Online video streaming service providers like Netflix, Amazon Prime, etc., are able to meet these types of personal requirements. As for online streaming services, Amazon Prime is the most popular in India. In the wake of Netflix's entry into the market, Amazon Prime has grown to over 40 million customers globally. To better understand how people in Chennai feel about the Amazon Prime platform, we have conducted this survey. The research also aims to determine the elements that influence customers' choice of Amazon Prime platform and their degree of satisfaction with the services of Amazon Prime platform.
Socio-economic empowerment for Indian women
Authors: Kumar Anil , Dixit Anil Kumar
Published: June 2022

The principle of gender equality is enshrined in the Constitution of India in its Appendix, Fundamental Rights, Basic Works and Principles of Regulation. The Constitution not only provides for equality for women, but also gives the State the power to take action against discrimination against women. Gender discrimination in India is a major factor affecting the socio-economic development of women. It is well known that women do not have the resources and education to thrive. Most of the women have limited access to health care, education and other basic amenities.
Self-efficacy and smoking behavior among high school students in Madinah city, Saudi Arabia
Authors: Amer Soliman
Published: June 2022

Background: Smoking behavior among adolescents is found to be influenced by many factors. Self-efficacy factors, however, have been of little concern in the Saudi literature. Objectives: to examine the association of smoking behavior with self-efficacy among secondary school students in Madinah City, Saudi Arabia. Methods: A secondary school-based cross-sectional study was conducted in Madinah City, Saudi Arabia during the study year 2019-2020. A cluster multistage random sampling technique was taken from 10 (5 male and 5 female) secondary schools. Smoking related data were collected using a predesigned structured self-administered questionnaire. Self-efficacy data were studied as a dichotomous variable according to its median distribution. The prevalence of current smokers was estimated and its association with self-efficacy levels was examined using logistic regression analysis. Results: The response rate was 91.6% (641/700). The prevalence of current smokers was 26.4% (95%CI = 23–30%). The prevalence showed statistically significant differences among adolescents by their sex, mother’s education, and parents’ and friends’ smoking. The mean self-efficacy was slightly lower in current smokers 27.5 (5.9) vs. 27.8 (5.6). The likelihood to quit smoking was significantly higher among male smokers (adjusted OR = 3.5; 95%CI = 1.23–9.90) with high self-efficacy.
Role of chest ultrasound in management of exudative pleural effusion
Authors: El Wahsh Rabab A. , El-Habashy Mahmoud M. , Saad Rehab A. , Mahrous Asrar Helal
Published: June 2022

Background: During the planning and execution of diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, thoracic ultrasonography is an appropriate imaging tool for the interventional pulmonologist (IP). Aim of the work: to determine whether or not thoracic ultrasonography should be used in the management of exudative pleural effusion. Patients and Methods: One hundred patients with exudative pleural effusion were included in a prospective interventional analytical study. During this study, the patients underwent ultrasonographic examination and evaluation to guide various diagnostic manoeuvres. These manoeuvres included diagnostic thoracentesis, tru cut needle biopsy from pleural or underlying lung or mediastinal lesions, and thoracoscopic assistance. In addition to assisting in therapeutic operations (such as therapeutic thoracentesis, installation of pleural drains, and pleurodesis), ultrasound was also used for prognostic reasons (post-pleural drainage assessment, pleural drain follow up, non-expandable lung prediction, and pleurodesis success detection). Results: 70 patients underwent ultrasound-guided diagnostic procedures, including diagnostic thoracentesis in 19 patients, biopsy from pleural, lung, or mediastinal lesions in 30 patients, and thoracoscopic assistance in 21 patients in order to select the appropriate type of intervention, either medical thoracoscopy (MT) or video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery (VATS).
Pain management practices and perceived barriers among nurses working in National Orthopedic Hospital, Igbobi, Lagos
Authors: Yisa Abiodun Bilawu  , Tajudeen Olusegun Rasheed
Published: June 2022

Inadequate pain management practices during patient hospitalization can increase the vulnerability to severe and persistent pain leading to chronic pain which affects patients’ activities of daily living. Nurses are expected to achieve adequate pain management and relief of patient’s pain conditions. This study was conducted in March 2022 to assess pain management practices among nurses. This study was a quantitative, cross-sectional survey design. The target population was N=342 registered nurses. The sample size was determined and total enumeration sampling technique was used to select all nurses practicing in the selected hospital in Lagos, Nigeria. Adapted questionnaire with validity and reliability established was used to collect data which were collated and analyzed with SPSS version 26. Hypotheses were tested using Chi-square at 95% CI and 0.05 significant levels. The result shows that majority of the respondents were in age group 41-50 years (40.1%) and females (90.4%). More than half of the respondents (60.5%) had bachelor degree as their educational qualification. Seventy-six percent (76%) of the respondents indicated system-related barriers were responsible for inadequate and low patient pain interventions practices. There was a significant association between system-related barriers and nurses’ interventions for managing patient pain at p=0.001. Furthermore, the result shows that age, gender, education level, and years of experience were significantly associated with nurses’ interventions for managing pain of patients at p< 0.05.In conclusion, system-related barriers affected nurses’ pain management practice. It is recommended that stakeholders resolve the system-related barriers and monitor individual nurse’s practice on pain management procedure.
Eventos Adversos en la Donación y Trasplante de Células, Tejidos y Órganos
Authors: Paim Sibele Maria Schuantes , Roza Bartira de Aguiar , Schirmer Janine
Published: June 2022

Resumen:Objetivo: Caracterizar los eventos adversos en la donación y trasplante de células, tejidos y órganos informados en el estado de São Paulo. Método: Estudio descriptivo con enfoque cuantitativo. Los datos fueron proporcionados por el Centro Estatal de Trasplantes del estado de São Paulo, a partir del “Formulario de notificación individual de reacciones adversas en Biovigilancia” de la plataforma FormSUS entre 2016 y 2019. Categorizados según la nomenclatura recomendada por la Organización Mundial de la Salud en cuanto a: naturaleza y tipo de evento, gravedad y imputabilidad. Análisis realizado mediante estadística descriptiva. Resultados: se caracterizaron 52 notificaciones, 90,4% relacionadas con el receptor, 78,8% de procedimientos alogénicos, 48,2% relacionadas con órganos y 44,2% con células madre hematopoyéticas. Las causas de notificación fueron infecciones (55,7%), otras causas (30,8%) y neoplasias (13,5%). La mayoría de los eventos informados tuvieron resultados moderados (44,3 %) y el 36,5 % de los informes se consideraron confirmados. Conclusión: Se logró identificar el escenario de biovigilancia en el estado, visualizando que los principales eventos adversos están relacionados al receptor de procedimientos alogénicos. Además, la mayor causa de eventos adversos en el estado de São Paulo son las infecciones, especialmente las causadas por M. tuberculosis y K. pneumoniae. La caracterización de estos eventos puede apoyar el desarrollo de estrategias de seguridad para prevenir la recurrencia, la realización de capacitaciones institucionales y políticas públicas para incentivar la notificación y ampliar la comprensión de los eventos adversos en este escenario. Ya que sólo es posible garantizar la calidad y la seguridad en la atención sanitaria, especialmente en el contexto de las donaciones y trasplantes, desde el reconocimiento de la realidad.
Grip strength is a strong predictor of survival in nonagenarians and centenarians
Authors: Grigol Marlon Cassio Pereira , Morsch Patricia , Bós Ângelo José Gonçalves
Published: June 2022

Objectives: To understand the importance of hand grip strength (HGS) as a survival predictor in nonagenarians and centenarians. Methods: Longitudinal, observational and analytical study, using HGS measurements obtained during a first evaluation performed in 2016. Participants were nonagenarians and centenarians, randomly selected in various neighborhoods of Porto Alegre (RS) and evaluated in their homes. The time elapsed between the first evaluation and the date of death or last contact (for survivors) was used to calculate the hazard ratio (HR) using survival analysis on simple and adjusted Cox regression models. Results: The sample comprised 212 participants (155 women), of whom 83 (39%) died during follow-up (until August 30, 2019). Using the lowest quartile (25%) for HGS, participants with < 10 kgf for women and 17 kgf for men were considered to have poor HGS performance. In the simple regression model, participants with lower HGS presented a HR of 2.75 (1.76–4.30, p < 0.001) for death. Also in the simple model, participants aged between 90 and 94 years old presented an HR of 0.37 (0.16–0.85, p = 0.019) compared to those aged 100 or older. In the adjusted model, age lost its significance in the presence of HGS. The following were significant predictors in both simple and adjusted models: cognitive performance, calf circumference, ability to participate in social activities, shop, and prepare meals alone, performance in the Timed Up and Go test, and ease to perform activities requiring upper limb strength. Conclusions: HGS was an important independent and modifiable predictor of survival among nonagenarians and centenarians.
Os impactos sociais da industria 4.0 no mundo do trabalho: revisão de literatura
Authors: Walter Charles Sousa Seiffert Simões  , Mayara da Silva Pereira  , Leonardo de Souza Mota
Published: June 2022

A indústria 4.0 representa a automatização, digitalização do processo produtivo de forma autônoma e inteligente, dispensando a participação de mão de obra humana no processo de produção. O objetivo geral do presente estudo é compreender de que maneira a reestruturação produtiva ocasionada pela Indústria 4.0 implica na organização do mundo do trabalho e ao trabalhador. Tendo como objetivos específicos: apresentar um resgate histórico dos processos produtivos que ocasionaram uma reestruturação na sociedade capitalista; identificar as principais características da Indústria 4.0; além de apontar alguns dos impactos da inserção da indústria 4.0 no mundo do trabalho. A metodologia utilizada foi a pesquisa bibliográfica e documental referente a temática de pesquisa sob uma ótica qualitativa. Entende-se que o número de organizações que já aderiram à esta nova fase da industrialização ainda é bastante inexpressivo no Brasil, tendo em vista os custos para tal automatização. No entanto, nota-se que em um futuro próximo atividades mais simples como as que foram base do modelo taylorista-fordista para a mão de obra trabalhadora poderão ser suprimidas pela automatização dos processos produtivos, exigindo cada vez mais maiores níveis de profissionalização da classe trabalhadora.
Gestión De Peligros, Riesgos, Oportunidades, Aspectos E Impactos Ambientales Para Un Sistema De Gestión Integrado, Iso 9001:2015, Iso 14001:2015, Iso 45001:2018
Authors: Sergio Casas López
Published: June 2022

El articulo describe el mecanismo para la identificación de riesgos y oportunidades para la calidad, aspectos e impactos al ambiente, peligros y riesgos para la seguridad y salud en el trabajo en un sistema de gestión integrado para las organizaciones, así mismo la forma en que deben ser evaluados, valorizados y categorizados, de tal manera que aquellos riesgos e impactos clasificados de mayor criticidad, puedan ser administrados con controles operacionales tan bajo como sea factiblemente posible.

 

The article describes the mechanism for the identification of risks and opportunities for quality, aspects and impacts to the environment, hazards and risks for safety and health at work in an integrated management system for organizations, as well as the way in which they should be evaluated, assessed and categorized, so that those risks and impacts classified as more critical can be managed with operational controls as low as feasible.
Solution of nonlinear partial differential Equations by adomian decomposition method
Authors: Oswaldo Gonzalez Gaxiola
Published: June 2022

In this paper we introduce a relatively new method, based on Adomian decom- position method (ADM), for solving nonlinear partial differential equations (NPDE). This method provides the solution as an infinite series in which each term can be easily determined. We shall consider some particular examples to discuss the accuracy and convergence of the method. The results obtained by this way have been compared with the exact solution to show the efficiency of the method.

 

Neste artigo introduzimos um método relativamente novo, baseado no método Adomian decom- position (ADM), para resolver equações diferenciais parciais não lineares (NPDE). Este método fornece a solução como uma série infinita na qual cada termo pode ser facilmente determinado. Vamos considerar alguns exemplos particulares para discutir a precisão e convergência do método. Os resultados obtidos por esta via foram comparados com a solução exacta para mostrar a eficiência do método.

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Modelos matemáticos originales para análisis de inflación, seguridad, medio ambiente y VIH
Authors: Massa Fernando Isa
Published: June 2022

El mundo moderno está siempre en constante cambio y movimiento, con nuevos desafíos e ideas para controlar las desmedidas ambiciones humanas y sus errores por ello. Desarrollé tres modelos matemáticos originales de probabilidad los dos primeros desde la óptica de polinomios el tercero una deducción de la ecuación madre de sistemas que también desarrollé. Sus aplicaciones son: inflación e hiper inflación, medio ambiente, seguridad y contagios VIH. La gama de aplicaciones es mayor, pero me concentré en los temas antes citados, por ser sumamente importantes y de actualidad. Es un aporte de múltiples connotaciones.
Operação de sistema HS-WIM para controle do excesso de peso de veículos em condições brasileiras
Authors: Guerson Leonardo , Tani Valter Zanela , Valente Amir Mattar
Published: June 2022

O presente trabalho tem como objetivo central explorar o potencial da operação de sistemas de pesagem em movimento em alta velocidade, do inglês High-Speed Weigh-in-Motion (HS-WIM), para fins de aprimoramento do controle da prática do excesso de peso em veículos rodoviários.  Para isso, realizou-se processamento de doze meses de coleta de dados ininterrupta de um sistema HS-WIM, instalado no Km 416 da rodovia BR-101 Sul, próximo ao município de Araranguá/SC. No local onde foi realizada a coleta de dados utilizada no estudo, foram registrados 814.448 veículos pesados, dos quais 131.299 (16,12%) apresentaram excesso de peso acima das tolerâncias admissíveis. Para processamento dos dados coletados, desenvolveu-se um método para extração de conhecimentos de bases de dados HS-WIM, que visa caracterizar a prática do excesso de peso de forma visual e intuitiva. Como conclusão, o trabalho demonstra que a operação de sistemas HS-WIM é capaz de produzir informações de grande relevância para o aprimoramento das soluções atualmente existentes para controle do excesso de peso de veículos.
Lean seis sigma healthcare, uma contribuição para minimizar efeitos da pandemia da COVID-19
Authors: Queiroz Fernanda Cristina Barbosa Pereira , Queiroz Jamerson Viegas , Aramayo Jesús Leodaly Salazar , Furukava Marciano , Marques Eduardo Lopes
Published: June 2022

Um dos maiores benefícios da junção das metodologias e aplicação na saúde é agregar valor aos pacientes. Com a pandemia, enormes desafios surgiram para as organizações, exigindo medidas emergenciais para mitigar a disseminação do contágio e dirimir impactos econômicos, visando o bem-estar da população mundial. Este artigo apresenta uma proposta de framework que os estudantes e engenheiros de produção podem utilizar para implantação do Lean Seis Sigma Healthcare em organizações da saúde, contribuindo desta forma com as equipes de saúde neste momento tão delicado.A proposta é que os estudantes dos cursos de engenharia de produção ou até mesmo profissionais formados possam contribuir com as organizações de saúde que, no momento, operam em condições de superlotação, com profissionais dedicados mas ao mesmo tempo exaustos e sobrecarregados. O ciclo DMAIC deve incluir as técnicas estatísticas e incorporar ferramentas do Lean de modo a melhorar os processos com êxito e identificar as atividades que agregam valor.
Metastability Engineering in Titanium Alloys Enables Advanced Structural/Functional Properties
Authors: Xiao Wenlong
Published: June 2022

The concept of “metastability engineering” has been successfully used in metallic structural materials to enhance mechanical properties. In the present perspective, the authors propose that the metastability engineering strategy can be introduced to titanium (Ti) alloys by destabilizing the β phase and taking advantage of metastable phases mediated phase transformation and mechanical twinning. The utilization of metastability engineering strategy and associated structural and functional properties of Ti alloys are outlined.
Gottesfurcht - Eine überraschend gute Nachricht
Authors: Reeves Michael
Published: June 2022

Angst ist wahrscheinlich die stärkste menschliche Emotion – aber auch eine, die uns vor ein Rätsel stellt. Ist Angst in der Bibel nun etwas Gutes oder etwas Schlechtes? Und was bedeutet es, „den Herrn zu fürchten“? Michael Reeves lichtet die Wolken der Verwirrung und zeigt, dass Gottesfurcht nichts Negatives ist, sondern ein freudiges Staunen über den herrlichen Gott, unseren Schöpfer und Erlöser.