bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
The Effect of Basil Leaf Extract (Ocimum Sanctum) and Lime Water (Citrus Aurantifolia S.) For Tooth Surface Whitening
Authors: Sari Retno Dwi , Junaidi Junaidi
Published: September 2023

The color change of the teeth caused by intrinsic or extrinsic factors is known as discoloration. The purpose of the study was to see the effectiveness of the combination of basil leaf extract and lime extract on the effect of whitening the surface of discolored teeth.

 The research was quasi-experimental. The Basil leaf extract and the Lime water were prepared using the maceration method and then divided into the following groups of combination, 30%B+70%L, 40%B + 60%L, 50%B + 50%L, 60%B + 40%L, 70%B + 30%L. All extracts were tested on the prepared and stained tooth to examine the whitening effect. Data collected were analyzed using the MannWhitney Test.

 The effect of staining the tooth surface before and after soaking with a combination of basil extract and lime juice extract showed no difference (p<0.05), except for the 30% basil concentration group + 70% lime juice and the 40% basil concentration group + 60 lime juice. %. There was no difference in the effectiveness of the combination of basil leaf extract and lime extract on the effect of teeth whitening staining on the control (p>0.05).
The Effectiveness of Duku Kumpeh Skin Extract Aromatherapy Candles to Repel Dengue Haemorrhagic Fever Mosquitoes
Authors: Chandra Emilia , Zunidra Zunidra , Saumi Nadia
Published: September 2023

Dengue Hemorrhagic Fever is a health problem that has become a significant topic internationally. In Indonesia, DHF is still a disease with a high incidence rate. Quoted from the Sehat Negeriku website, in 2020, there were 95,893 cases of dengue fever, with the number of deaths from dengue reaching 661 people. To ensure a healthy life and encourage prosperity for all people of all ages to achieve goal number 3 of the Sustainable Development Goals, it is necessary to take preventive measures against this disease. The specific purpose is to know the number of dead mosquitoes with a concentration of 1% duku peel extract in wax. Knowing the number of mosquitoes killed with a duku peel extract concentration of 2% in resin, It is known that the number of dead mosquitoes with a concentration of 3% duku peel extract in wax.

 This research is an experimental study with a completely randomized design (Completely Randomize Design) Duku bark extract wax was made by varying the concentration of duku bark extract to 1%, 2%, and 3%. Based on the data in the table, the highest Aedes aegypti mosquito mortality rate was obtained at a concentration of 3%, with the highest number of mosquito deaths, namely 49 mosquitoes. Whereas at a concentration of 2%, the number of mosquitoes that died was 25, and at a concentration of 3%, the number of mosquitoes that died was 25. Duku bark extract wax is categorized as good and can be used as a vegetable insecticide.
The Effect of Progressive Muscle Relaxation on Blood Pressure and Anxiety of Hypertension Patients
Authors: Abbasiah Abbasiah , Ernawati Ernawati , Novianti Reni
Published: September 2023

Hypertension is the leading cause of premature death worldwide; hypertension management must be done correctly. Control can be divided into two, namely pharmacological management and non-pharmacological management; relaxation techniques that can be done are slow deep breathing exercises and progressive muscle relaxation. Progressive muscle relaxation (PMR) is a technique for reducing blood pressure. The study aimed to determine the impact of progressive muscle relaxation on blood pressure and anxiety in hypertension patients in the Suko Awin Jaya Health Center in 2022.

This study was a quasi-experimental quantitative study with two group pre-test and post-test designs. The population in this study was 87 hypertension sufferers in the Suko Awin Jaya Health Center working area in 2021. The sampling technique was purposive, and 76 people were included in this study. The research was carried out in June 2022 in the Working Area of the Suko Awin Jaya Health Center. Data were analyzed using the dependent T-test. The difference was considered statistically significant at p<0.05. This research found that progressive muscle relaxation affected blood pressure (p=0.000) and the anxiety level of hypertension sufferers in the Work Area of the Suko Awin Jaya Health Center (p= 0.000). It is hoped that the community can apply the interventions that health workers have taught. Thus, that blood pressure and anxiety levels are always controlled.
The Relationship of Caries Risk Factor and Caries Experience Index
Authors: Silfia Aida , Sukarsih Sukarsih , Muliadi Muliadi
Published: September 2023

Dental caries is the most common disease in the oral cavity. Caries in school children is increasing every year. Many factors cause dental caries, including food content, feeding frequency, plaque abundance, fluorine program, salivary secretion, and buffer capacity. This study aimed to determine the risk factors for caries with the number of Decay Missing Filling Teeth in 5th-grade students at SDN.22 / VI in Jambi City.

 This research is an observational study with a cross-sectional design. The study population was the 5th-grade students of SDN.22 / VI Jambi City, and the entire population is the object of research. The data were collected by filling out questionnaires and examination sheets to determine caries risk factors for DMF-T numbers. This study analyzed the data statistically using chi-square analysis to see the risk factors for caries with the Decay Missing Filling Teeth number for 5th-grade students of SDN.22 / VI, Jambi City.

 The results of this study state that there is no significant relationship between diseases that affect the DMF-T number (P value = 0.543). There is a significant relationship between food content and DMF-T numbers (P value = 0.000). A significant relationship was found between the frequency of eating with the DMF-T number (P value = 0.000), and there is no significant relationship between the fluorine program and the DMF-T rate in 5th-grade students of SDN.22 / VI Jambi City (P value = 0.464.)
The Effect of Health Promotion - Dalihan Na Tolu in The Prevention of Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus at Risk Groups of The Mandailing Tribe in Padangsidimpuan City
Authors: Soep Soep , Siagian Albiner , Sirega Fazidah A , Mutiara Erna
Published: September 2023

The local wisdom of the Batak people, known as Dalihan Na Tolu, should be able to develop its usefulness through the involvement of family members in the prevention of a disease. The consequences of Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (DM) are very serious for sufferers. This chronic disease can cause various complications in the blood vessels, hypoglycemic conditions, fear of hypoglycemia, and fear of long-term consequences can cause a decrease in the quality of life of sufferers. Data from the Padangsidimpuan City Health Office in 2020 shows that there are 2,076 people with DM in Padangsidimpuan City, with a prevalence rate of 0.94 percent, spread over 10 health centers. The purpose of this study was to prove the effect of Health Promotion - Dalihan Na Tolu in the Prevention of Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus at Risk Groups in the Mandailing Tribe in Padangsidimpuan City. This type of research is an experiment with one group pre-test-post-test design, on 16 samples. Data analysis with paired sample t test. Padangmatinggi Health Center with the highest DM sufferers 428 people. There has never been a cultural approach to DNT before in an effort to prevent the occurrence of type 2 DM at risk groups. Therefore, an approach to social conditions that applies locally is needed, in designing a health promotion model with a DNT cultural approach to prevent the occurrence of DM type 2 at risk groups in the Mandailing Tribe in Padangsidimpuan City. This study aims to design a health promotion model with a DNT approach in preventing Type 2 DM at risk groups in the Mandailing Tribe in Padangsidimpuan City. This research is qualitative research with a participatory action research approach consisting of five stages, namely: information, consultation, joint decision making, acting together and supporting the interests of independent communities. The number of informants is 16 people. The stages of data analysis are: data reduction, data exposure, drawing conclusions and leveraging. The pattern of implementing health promotion in an effort to prevent diabetes mellitus through the Dalihan Na Tolu approach is considered effective using the diffusion of innovation, so that there is a pattern of behavior that changes towards healthy behavior by preventing type 2 diabetes mellitus in risk groups in the Mandailing Tribe in Padangsidimpuan City. The City of Padangsidimpuan to apply the DNT approach with a participatory approach in carrying out efforts to prevent type 2 diabetes mellitus, which is carried out in an integrated and cross-sectoral collaboration with other agencies. Efforts are suggested to invite traditional leaders with Dalihan Na Tolu to be involved in using a cultural approach in health promotion as informants, but also to act as important agents of change to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of the program.
ﺩﻭﺭ ﺍﻟﺑﺭﺍﻣﺞ ﺍﻟﺗﻠﻔﺯﻳﻭﻧﻳﺔ ﺍﻹﺭﺷﺎﺩﻳﺔ ﺍﻟﺯﺭﺍﻋﻳﺔ ﻓﻲ ﻧﺷﺭ ﺍﻟﻣﻌﻠﻭﻣﺎﺕ ﺍﻟﻣﺗﻌﻠﻘﺔ ﺑﻣﻛﺎﻓﺣﺔ ﺣﺷﺭﺓ ﺍﻟﺫﺑﺎﺑﺔ ﺍﻟﺑﻳﺿﺎء ﻋﻠﻰ ﺃﺷﺟﺎﺭ ﺍﻟﺣﻣﺿﻳﺎﺕ ﻭﻣﺩﻯ ﺍﺳﺗﻔﺎﺩﺓ ﺃﺻﺣﺎﺏ ﺑﺳﺎﺗﻳﻥ ﺍﻟﺣﻣﺿﻳﺎﺕ ﻣﻥ ﻫﺫﻩ ﺍﻟﻣﻌﻠﻭﻣﺎﺕ
Authors: ﺃﺷﻭﺍﻕ ﻋﺑﺩ ﺍﻟﺭﺯﺍﻕ ﻧﺎﺟﻲ
Published: September 2023

اﺴـﺘﻬدف اﻟﺒﺤـث اﻟوﻗـوف ﻋﻠـﻰ اﻟـدور اﻟـذي ﻗﺎﻤـت ﺒـﻪ اﻟﺒـ ارﻤﺞ اﻟﺘﻠﻔزﻴوﻨﻴـﺔ اﻹرﺸـﺎدﻴﺔ

اﻟز ارﻋﻴــﺔ ﻓــﻲ ﻨﺸــر اﻟﻤﻌﻠوﻤــﺎت اﻟﻤﺘﻌﻠﻘــﺔ ﺒﻤﻛﺎﻓﺤــﺔ ﺤﺸــرة اﻟذﺒﺎﺒــﺔ اﻟﺒﻴﻀــﺎء ﻋﻠــﻰ أﺸــﺠﺎر

اﻟﺤﻤﻀــﻴﺎت ﻤــن ﺨــﻼﻝ ﺘﺤدﻴــد ﻤﺴــﺘوى اﺴــﺘﻔﺎدة أﺼــﺤﺎب ﺒﺴــﺎﺘﻴن اﻟﺤﻤﻀــﻴﺎت ﻤــن ﻫــذﻩ

اﻟﻤﻌﻠوﻤـﺎت ٬ وﻗـد اﺴـﺘﺨدﻤت طرﻴﻘـﺔ ﺘﺤﻠﻴـﻝ اﻟﻤﺤﺘـوى ﻟﺘﺤﻠﻴـﻝ ﻤﻀـﻤون اﻟﻔﻘـ ارت اﻟﻤﻘدﻤـﺔ ﻤـن

ﺨـﻼﻝ ﻫـذﻩ اﻟﺒـ ارﻤﺞ ﻋـن ﻫـذﻩ اﻟﺤﺸـرة ﻟﻠﺘﻌـرف ﻋﻠـﻰ ﻤـﺎ ﺘـم ﺘﻘدﻴﻤـﻪ ﻤـن ﻤوﻀـوﻋﺎت وأﺴـﺎﻟﻴب

ﺘﻘــدﻴﻤﻬﺎ ٬ ﻛﻤــﺎ اﺴــﺘﺨدﻤت طرﻴﻘــﺔ ﺠﻤــﻊ اﻟﻤﻌﻠوﻤــﺎت ﻤﻴــداﻨﻴﺎ واﺨﺘﻴــر ﻗﻀــﺎء اﻟﺨــﺎﻟص ﻤﻛﺎﻨــﺎ

ﻹﺠ ارﺌﻬﺎ وﺒﺎﺴﺘﺨدام اﻻﺴﺘﺒﻴﺎن اﻟﺸﺨﺼﻲ ﻛوﺴﻴﻠﺔ ﻟﺠﻤﻊ اﻟﺒﻴﺎﻨﺎت ﻟﻠﺘﻌـرف ﻋﻠـﻰ أ ارء أﺼـﺤﺎب

ﺒﺴﺎﺘﻴن اﻟﺤﻤﻀﻴﺎت ﻓﻴﻤﺎ ﺘم ﺘﻘدﻴﻤﻪ ﻤن ﻤوﻀوﻋﺎت ﻋـن ﻫـذﻩ اﻟﺤﺸـرة ﻤـن ﺨـﻼﻝ ﻫـذﻩ اﻟﺒـ ارﻤﺞ

وﻤدى اﺴﺘﻔﺎدﺘﻬم ﻤﻨﻬﺎ واﻟﻤوﻀوﻋﺎت اﻟﺘﻲ ﻟم ﻴﺤﺼﻠوا ﻋﻠﻰ اﻟﻤﻌﻠوﻤﺎت اﻟﻛﺎﻓﻴﺔ ﻋﻨﻬﺎ وأﺴﺎﻟﻴب

اﻟﺘﻘـدﻴم اﻟﻤﻔﻀـﻠﺔ ﻟـدﻴﻬم ﻟﻠﺘﻘـدﻴم . ﻛﻤـﺎ اﺴـﺘﻬدف اﻟﺒﺤـث ﺘﺤدﻴـد اﻟﻌﻼﻗـﺔ ﺒـﻴن ﻤﺴـﺘوى اﺴـﺘﻔﺎدة

اﻟﻤﺴﺘﺠوﺒﻴن ﻤن ﻫذﻩ اﻟﺒ ارﻤﺞ ﻓﻴﻤﺎ ﻴﺘﻌﻠق ﺒﺤﺸرة اﻟذﺒﺎﺒﺔ اﻟﺒﻴﻀﺎء وﻛـﻝ ﻤـن اﻟﻌواﻤـﻝ اﻟﻤﺴـﺘﻘﻠﺔ:

 

(اﻟﻌﻤر ٬ اﻟﻤﺴﺘوى اﻟﺘﻌﻠﻴﻤﻲ ٬ اﻟﺨﺒرة اﻟز ارﻋﻴﺔ ) .

 

وﻗد أظﻬرت ﻨﺘﺎﺌﺞ ﺘﺤﻠﻴـﻝ اﻟﻤﺤﺘـوى إن ﻋـدد اﻟﻔﻘـ ارت اﻟﻤﻘدﻤـﺔ ﻤـن ﺨـﻼﻝ ﻫـذﻩ اﻟﺒـ ارﻤﺞ

ﻋـن ﻫـذﻩ اﻟﺤﺸـرة ﻻ ﻴﺘﻨﺎﺴـب ﻤـﻊ ﺨطـورة اﻹﺼـﺎﺒﺔ ﺒﻬـﺎ ٬ ﻛﻤـﺎ ﺘﺒـﻴن إن ﻋﻤﻠﻴـﺔ اﻟﻤوازﻨـﺔ ﻓـﻲ

اﻟﺘﺄﻛﻴـد ﻋﻠـﻰ اﻟﻤوﻀـوﻋﺎت اﻟﻤﺘﻌﻠﻘـﺔ ﺒﻬـذﻩ اﻟﺤﺸـرة ﻟـم ﻴـﺘم أﺨـذﻫﺎ ﺒﻨظـر اﻻﻋﺘﺒـﺎر ﻋﻨـد اﺨﺘﻴـﺎر

اﻟﻤوﻀوﻋﺎت اﻟﻤﻘدﻤﺔ ٬ ﻛﻤﺎ ﻟم ﻴﺘم ﺘﻨﺎوﻝ ﻤوﻀوﻋﺎت ﻤﻬﻤﺔ أﺨرى ﻤﺘﻌﻠﻘﺔ ﺒﻬذﻩ اﻟﺤﺸرة وﻛـﺎن

أﺴــﻠوب اﻟﺤــدﻴث ﻫــو اﻟطــﺎﻏﻲ ﻟﺘﻘــدﻴم ﻓﻘــ ارت ﻫــذﻩ اﻟﺒــ ارﻤﺞ ﻓﻴﻤــﺎ ﻗــﻝ اﺴــﺘﺨدام اﻷﺴــﺎﻟﻴب

 

اﻷﺨرى .

أﻤـﺎ ﻨﺘـﺎﺌﺞ اﻟد ارﺴـﺔ اﻟﻤﻴداﻨﻴـﺔ ٬ ﻓﻘـد أظﻬـرت إن ﻨﺴـﺒﺔ اﻟﻤﺘﺎﺒﻌـﺔ واﻻﺴـﺘﻔﺎدة ﻤـن ﻫـذﻩ

اﻟﺒ ارﻤﺞ ﻤن ﻗﺒﻝ أﺼﺤﺎب ﺒﺴﺎﺘﻴن اﻟﺤﻤﻀﻴﺎت ﻛﺎﻨـت ﻋﺎﻟﻴـﺔ إﻻ إن ﻤـدى اﻟﻤﺘﺎﺒﻌـﺔ واﻻﺴـﺘﻔﺎدة

ﻛﺎن ﺒدرﺠﺔ ﻗﻠﻴﻠﺔ وﻗد ﻋزى اﻏﻠﺒﻬم ذﻟك اﻟـﻰ ﻋـدة أﺴـﺒﺎب ﻤﻨﻬـﺎ ﻋـدم ﻤﻌـرﻓﺘﻬم ﺒﺎﻟوﻗـت اﻟﻤﺤـدد
ﻗﺭﺍءﺓ ﺣﺩﻳﺛﺔ ﻓﻲ ﻧﺻﻭﺹ ﺷﻌﺭﻳﺔ ﻗﺩﻳﻣﺔ ﻗﺻﻳﺩﺓ ﻗﻌﻧﺏ ﺑﻥ ﺃﻡ ﺻﺎﺣﺏ ﻧﻣﻭﺫﺟﺎً
Authors: ﺩ. ﻧﺟﻡ ﻣﺟﻳﺩ ﻋﻠﻲ ﻣﻬﺩﻱ
Published: September 2023

أﻫداﻨﻲ ﺼدﻴق ﻛﺘـﺎب ﻤﺨﺘـﺎ ارت أﺸـﻌﺎر اﻟﻌـرب ﻻﺒـن اﻟﺸـﺠري اﻟﻤﺘـوﻓﻰ ﺴـﻨﺔ ٥٤٢ ﻫـ ٬

وﻛﻌﺎدﺘﻲ أﺴرﻋت اﻟﻰ ﺘﺼﻔﺤﻪ أوﻻً وﻗ ارءﺘﻪ ﻗ ارءة دﻗﻴﻘـﺔ ﺜﺎﻨﻴـﺎ ٬ً وﻛﺘـﺎب ﻤﺨﺘـﺎ ارت اﺒـن اﻟﺸـﺠري

ﻨﻔﻴس ﺒﻤﺎ ﻴﺤوﻴﻪ ﻤن ﻗﺼﺎﺌد ﻨـﺎدرة وﺠﻤﻴﻠـﺔ ﻟﺸـﻌ ارء ﺠـﺎﻫﻠﻴﻴن ٕواﺴـﻼﻤﻴﻴن ﻤـﻊ طﺎﺌﻔـﺔ ﻛﺒﻴـرة ﻤـن

اﻟﺸروح واﻟﺘﻌﻠﻴﻘﺎت اﻟﻤﻔﻴدة ٬ وﺒﻌد ﻗ ارءة اﻟﻨﺼوص وﺠدت ﻨﻔﺴﻲ ﻤﺸدوداً اﻟﻰ ﻗﺼـﻴدة اﻟﺸـﺎﻋر

ﻗَ ْﻌَﻨـب ﺒـن أم ﺼـﺎﺤب ٬ ﻟﻨﻔﺎﺴـﺘﻬﺎ وﺠودﺘﻬـﺎ ﻓوﻟـد ﻓـﻲ ذﻫﻨـﻲ ﻤﺸـروع ﺒﺤـث ﻴـدور ﺤـوﻝ ﻫـذﻩ

اﻟﻘﺼﻴدة وﻓﻲ اﻟﺒداﻴﺔ ﻛﻨت أﻋﺘﻘد أﻨﻲ ﺴﺄﺠد أﺨﺒﺎ اًر وأﺸﻌﺎ اًر أﺨرى ﻟﻠﺸﺎﻋر ﻏﻴـر ان ﻤﺤـﺎوﻻﺘﻲ

ﺒﺎءت ﺒﺎﻟﻔﺸﻝ ﻓﻠم أﺠد ﻟﻪ أي ﺸﻌر ﺴـوى ﻫـذﻩ اﻟﻘﺼـﻴدة إﻟـﻰ ﺠﺎﻨـب ﻨـدرة اﻷﺨﺒـﺎر اﻟـواردة ﻋـن

 

ﺤﻴﺎﺘﻪ ﻓﻘﻌﻨب ﺒن أم ﺼﺎﺤب ٬ ﻤﻘﻝ ٬ ﻤﻐﻤور.

وﻫﻛـذا رﻛـزت اﻫﺘﻤـﺎﻤﻲ ﻋﻠـﻰ ﻫـذﻩ اﻟﻘﺼـﻴدة اﻟﻔرﻴـدة وﻗـد ﻗﺴـﻤت اﻟﺒﺤـث إﻟـﻰ ﻤﻘدﻤـﺔ

 

وﺜﻼث ﻤﺒﺎﺤث.
ANALISIS PERBANDINGAN HARGA SAHAM SEBELUM DAN SESUDAH STOCK SPLIT (Studi Kasus Pada Perusahaan Yang Terdaftar di Bursa Efek Indonesia Yang Melakukan Stock Split Periode Tahun 2018-2021)
Authors: Juanzoe Julyanto  , Abul Hasan Asy’ari
Published: September 2023

Abstrak: Penelitian ini memiliki tujuan untuk mengetahui apakah: (1) stock split berpengaruh terhadap harga saham, (2) stock split berpengaruh terhadap abnormal return, pada perusahaan yang terdaftar di Bursa Efeke Indonesia pada tahun 2018-2021. Populasi dalam penelitian ini adalah seluruh perusahaan yang melakukan stock split dan terdaftar di Bursa Efek Indonesia sebanyak 16 perusahaan. Sedangkan sampel yang digunakan pada penelitian ini sebanyak 4 perusahaan yang dikategorikan dalam LQ45. Metode penelitian dalam penelitian ini yaitu korelasional kuantitatif. Teknik pengambilan sampel menggunakan purposive sampling, data diperoleh dari situs resmi Bursa Efek Indonesia yaitu www.idx.co.id. Teknik analisis data dalam penelitian  ini adalah event study dengan periode jendela 20 hari sebelum dan 20 hari sesudah stock split. Analisis data menggunakan uji beda Paired Sample T-test untuk data yang berdistribusi normal dan uji beda Wilcoxon untuk data yang tidak berdistribusi normal. Hasil penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa: (1) stock split sebelum dan sesudah tidak berpengaruh terhadap harga saham, (2) stock split sebelum dan sesudah tidak berpengaruh terhadap abnormal return.

 

Kata kunci: Stock Split, Harga Saham, Abnormal Return.
La potencia educativa de la relación. Actas del I Congreso Internacional
Authors: López González Jorge , Martín Martínez Laura
Published: September 2023

El 7 y 8 de octubre de 2022, la Universidad Francisco de Vitoria celebró el I Congreso Internacional: «La potencia educativa de la relación». Este volumen recoge los resúmenes de las ponencias de un número importante de profesores e investigadores de diversos países que han profundizado sobre la importancia y la práctica de la relación en el ámbito educativo. Como se señala en la presentación del Congreso: «La relación es clave para la educación: cuidarla, preservarla, hacerla crecer… Y todo esto pasa por entenderla, por conocer su dinamismo, sus resortes… Si la relación es el suelo firme sobre el que acontece la educación, quizá la razón por la que la educación tantas veces enferma, hasta el punto de hacernos hablar en ocasiones de una auténtica emergencia educativa, es porque falta o vacila ese suelo firme». «La forma concreta como nuestro congreso propone asumir este paradigma de la relacionalidad es implantar en la universidad, así como en cualquier otra etapa académica, una cultura del acompañamiento. Nuestro congreso quiere proponer el acompañamiento como el estilo o espíritu llamado a animar e inspirar cada experiencia formativa. Acompañar significa estar dispuesto a avanzar con el otro por el camino del aprendizaje, de la investigación y de la maduración personal. Ahora bien, caminar juntos no quiere decir avanzar en paralelo, ni simplemente trabajar juntos, sino que implica un radical ponerse en juego, una arriesgada y generosa salida de uno mismo, que lleven a un auténtico encuentro personal y comunitario».
ACNE VULGARIS: AN UPDATED NARRATIVE REVIEW OF ETIOLOGY AND PATHOGENESIS
Authors: Cadavid Otero Marcela
Published: September 2023

Acne vulgaris is a prevalent inammatory skin disorder affecting adolescents and young adults. It is
characterized by comedones, papules, pustules, and nodules, commonly found on the face, neck, chest,
and back. Acne often starts during preadolescence and typically resolves in the third decade of life, but it can persist into
adulthood. The pathogenesis involves androgen-mediated sebaceous gland stimulation, dysbiosis within the skin microbiome,
and immune responses. Various factors contribute to acne, including genetics, skin trauma, diet, stress, and body mass index.
Treatment options include topical retinoids, benzoyl peroxide, antibiotics, oral contraceptives (for females), and oral isotretinoin
for severe cases. Complementary treatments like chemical peels and light/laser therapies may also help. Individualized
treatment plans and patient adherence are essential for successful management.
FEMINIST IDENTITY AND ADVERSITY IN LISA GARDNER'S WHEN YOU SEE ME
Authors: Janaki S.
Published: September 2023

Across annals of time, women are extensively objectied and relegated in literature and society. The
pervasive androcentric societal structures and patriarchal hegemony have evidently perpetuated the
inadequate and underrepresentation of women in multiple magnitudes. The genesis of feministic movements has fostered
diverse feminist theories, which have evolved over the course of time for the highest good of representation of womanhood.
Gynocriticism has not only unlocked the avenues for feminist interpretations but has also advocated its profound signicance in
contemporary cultural climate. Lisa Gardner's When You See Me (2020) provides insights on intersectional feminism and
explores adversities bounded to women community with contemporary relevance. By employing prime feminist theories and
concepts, such as intersectionality and gynocriticism, this study seeks to locate the ways in which the novel entails feminist
themes and empowers women's agency. This study ruminates to explore the converging nuances of intersectionality and gender
through select female characters from the novel to gather a comprehensive knowledge on the radical change in the
contemporary landscape of gender representation of women's portrayal and empowerment.
A COMPREHENSIVE NARRATIVE REVIEW OF ATRIAL FIBRILLATION: CURRENT INSIGHTS AND FUTURE DIRECTIONS
Authors: Lucia Julio Torres Karen
Published: September 2023

The exploration of risk factors in atrial brillation (AF) reveals hypertensive heart disease and coronary
heart disease (CHD) as major contributors. Rheumatic heart disease maintains a link, especially in
developing nations. Hypertensive heart disease's signicance is emphasized by a 1.42-fold AF risk increase in those with
hypertension history. CHD's connection emerges with acute myocardial infarction or heart failure. Valvular heart disease, mitral
valve prolapse, rheumatic heart disease, and obstructive sleep apnea correlate with AF. AF classication includes paroxysmal,
persistent, and long-standing persistent forms. Subclinical AF lacks symptoms. Valvular AF occurs in moderate-severe mitral
stenosis. Evaluation involves history, physical exams, ECGs, and echocardiograms. The Atrial Fibrillation Better Care pathway
guides initial management. Long-term care involves early follow-up, thromboembolism prevention, addressing AF recurrence,
rate or rhythm control, and regular follow-up.
ORGANOPHOSPHATE POISONING: A NARRATIVE REVIEW OF MECHANISMS, CLINICAL PRESENTATION, AND MANAGEMENT
Authors: Javier Ramirez Posso Francisco
Published: September 2023

Organophosphate and carbamate compounds are widely used as insecticides and have medical
applications as well. Global exposure to these agents results in millions of cases annually, with hundreds
of thousands of fatalities. Clinical manifestations of poisoning involve cholinergic excess, cardiac issues, respiratory failure,
intermediate neurologic syndrome, and delayed neuropathy. Diagnosis is based on clinical ndings, and laboratory testing
includes RBC acetylcholinesterase activity. Management involves prompt intervention with atropine and oxime therapy.
Prognosis depends on factors such as Glasgow Coma Score and the specic agent involved. Further research is needed to
understand the complex mechanisms underlying these toxicities and improve treatment strategies.
ALDO INTELLIGENT SYSTEM FOR EARLY DETECTION OF ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE
Authors: G Nair Anjaly , Sajeev Archana , A B Aryanandha , Radhakrishnan Reshmi , C Manikandan L
Published: September 2023

Alzheimer's disease is a neurodegenerative afiction that can be identied through behavioral
syndromes or neuroimaging. By utilizing deep learning, we can detect Alzheimer's disease. In this study,
we implemented two pre-existing models to learn characteristics from MRI images and subsequently concatenate them for
Alzheimer's disease classication. Upon inputting data, the system accurately produces one of the stages of Alzheimer's
disease, including mild cognitive impairment or cognitive normalcy. The purpose of this project is to utilize deep learning to
detect Alzheimer's disease
PHENOTYPIC DETECTION OF METALLO-β-LACTAMASE (MBL) AMONG IMIPENEM SENSITIVE & RESISTANT PSEUDOMONAS AERUGINOSA ISOLATES
Authors: Upadhyay Deepa , Sharma Anshu
Published: September 2023

Background: Metallo-β-Lactamase (MBL) producing Pseudomonas aeruginosa is a major cause of
nosocomial infections and poses newer diagnostic and therapeutic challenges. We studied MBL
production in imipenem sensitive & resistant P. aeruginosa isolates by phenotypic methods. Material & Methods: 63 clinical
isolates of P. aeruginosa were obtained from samples received in Department of Microbiology, RNT Medical College, Udaipur
(Raj). Their antibiotic susceptibility tests were performed according to the Clinical & Laboratory Standard Institute (CLSI)
guidelines. MBL production was detected by phenotypic methods – Imipenem EDTA double disk synergy test (DDST) &
Imipenem EDTA combined disk test (CDT). Result: Out of 63 P. aeruginosa isolates 48 (76.19%) were sensitive, 11 (17.46%) were
resistant and 04 (6.34%) were intermediate to imipenem. 21 (43.75%) sensitive isolates, 10 (90.90%) resistant isolates and 02
(50%) intermediate isolates were found to be MBL positive. Conclusion: The present study highlights the necessity to identify the
MBL positive P. aeruginosa strains for effective treatment, irrespective of imipenem sensitivity. Phenotypic tests for MBL detection
are simple, easy to perform and can be done along with routine antibiotic sensitivity testing.
UNILATERAL PARTIAL ABSENCE OF FALLOPIAN TUBE: CASE SERIES OF THREE PATIENTS
Authors: Dabla Annu , Madaan Monika , Garg Khushboo
Published: September 2023

Congenital and structural abnormalities of fallopian tubes are rare among the abnormalities of female
urogenital system. Partial absence of fallopian tube is an uncommon condition.We report three cases of
partial absence of fallopian tube diagnosed incidentally during diagnostic laparoscopy in women with infertility. Thus, a rare
possibility of this entity should be kept in mind in women being worked up for infertility.
ASSESSMENT OF KNOWLEDGE, ATTITUDES AND PRACTICES OF COMPLIANCE TOWARDS CONSERVATIVE AMBLYOPIA THERAPY AMONG INDIAN MOTHERS IN RURAL AREAS
Authors: Majumder Ria
Published: September 2023

Objective: To evaluate the knowledge, attitude and practice (KAP) of compliance towards conservative
amblyopia therapy (optical correction and occlusion patching) among Indian mothers in rural areas.
Methods:A structured questionnaire was administered to 45 mothers, whose children had been diagnosed with amblyopia and
undergoing conservative treatment, within the stipulated study period. The responses were consequently mapped against
demographic proles. Results: Among the 45 mothers, 40% were graduates while 44% were engaged in outdoor occupations.
The Knowledge scores were signicantly higher in educated (p=0.0018) and working women (p=0.0026). Earlier detection and
presentation to the nearest healthcare practitioner were seen among educated groups (p=0.007). Higher education was also
linked with positive attitudes (p=0.0001) and practices (p=0.02) towards initiation and continuation of therapy. There was,
however, a severe deciency in awareness about the detection and follow-up of amblyopia among all groups. Conclusion:
There is a need for spreading awareness about the need for optical assessment of children. Knowledge about the need for
continuation of treatment is scarce. Parental counseling and psychosocial need assessment are required to ensure adequate
compliance with amblyopia therapy.
“PAPARAZZI A THREAT TO STARDOM SECRECY”
Authors: Nanda Hiranmaya , Misra Shyamantak
Published: September 2023

This piece of research work is meant for or is targeted to the society which gets swayed away by the
information that they receive from the media or being more specic from the paparazzo who for the
purpose of getting rewarded with monetary consideration chases the celebrities in order to reveal something tangy and spicy
which is yet a secret for the society or community at large. This work also discusses the rights available to such celebrity victims as
well as the ways by following which the paparazzo's can be avoided. It tries to minimize the conict whether paparazzo's are a
boon to the celebrities or vice versa.
COEXISTENCE OF PRIMARY ADHESIVE CAPSULITIS IN PATIENTS WITH PREDIABETES – AN OBSERVATIONAL STUDY
Authors: Raj Manjalavil Mohan , Karumarakkal Jayarajan
Published: September 2023

Background Idiopathic adhesive capsulitis is one of the common disabling conditions associated with
Diabetes Mellitus. In diabetes mellitus, the onsets of many complications are seen to develop before the
onset of overt disease. The aim of our research is nd out the coexistence of idiopathic adhesive capsulitis in the prediabetic
stage itself. Materials And Methods Settings - Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation and Biochemistry Departments, Govt.
Medical College, Kozhikode, Kerala Study Design - Observational study. Statistical Analysis - Analysed using SPSS-18
package software. Patients with features of pain and reduction in range of motions of the shoulder are rst clinically assessed
for the diagnosis of adhesive capsulitis and then they are investigated. Any relations with prediabetes are assessed by
measuring fasting blood sugar, post prandial blood sugar. Observations are recorded. Results The movements of the shoulder
are assessed. Fasting and postprandial blood sugar levels are assessed in all patients. Conclusion There is a signicant
association between the adhesive capsulitis and prediabetes. The onset of adhesive capsulitis begins in the prediabetes stage.
EFFICACY OF DEXMEDITOMIDINE OR MAGNESIUM SULPHATE AS ADJUVANT, TO EPIDURAL BUPIVACAINE IN ABDOMINAL SURGERIES
Authors: D Shah Trupti , Prajapati Sraddha , Saiyash Thulasiram , Sohu Deepak , Bandari Janardhan
Published: September 2023

Dexmedetomidine is potent and highly selective alpha-2 agonist and Magnesium Sulfate is a NMDA
receptor antagonist. Studies have shown that Dexmedetomidine and Magnesium Sulfate increases the
duration of epidural blocks, when combined with local anesthetics. Therefore, it is expected that such a benecial effect of
Dexmedetomidine and Magnesium Sulfate can be manifested when it is injected in combination with bupivacaine to epidural
space
ON ASYMPTOTIC AND OSCILLATORY BEHAVIOR OF THIRD ORDER FUNCTIONAL NONLINEAR DIFFERENTIAL EQUATIONS
Authors: A. Glalah Belal
Published: September 2023

In this paper, we study the third-order functional nonlinear di¤erential equation of the form as
{a (t) øa [(a (t) ø a (y’(t)))’]}+ q(t)øa (y(g(t))) = 0; 2 2 1 1
γ-1 where ø (u) := ΙuΙ u . Results are obtained for the asymptotic and oscillatory behavior of the solutions. This work extends and γ
improves some known results in the literature on third order nonlinear differential equations.
CURRENT STATE OF RESEARCH ON BIPOLAR AFFECTIVE DISORDER: A NARRATIVE REVIEW
Authors: Luciá Rianõ Daza Martha
Published: September 2023

Bipolar disorder, ranking as the 17th leading cause of global disability, affects millions worldwide with
varying prevalence rates across countries. The onset during childhood or adolescence impacts
developmental milestones. Alarmingly, individuals with bipolar disorder face higher suicide rates compared to the general
population, emphasizing the need for effective management strategies. Understanding the genetic and neural pathways is
crucial for improved diagnosis and treatment. Genomewide association studies offer insights into the genetic basis, yet much
heritability remains unaccounted for. The "kindling" hypothesis explores stress sensitization's impact on recurring affective
episodes. Neuroprogression complicates the disorder's chronic nature, leading to cognitive impairments. Effective
collaborative care models, careful diagnostic assessment, and early initiation of maintenance treatment are crucial. Lithium
remains effective in preventing depressive and manic relapses, but side effects must be monitored. Various treatments,
including quetiapine and ECT, contribute to maintaining stability. Careful decisions regarding medication continuation are
vital for women of childbearing age.
SURGICAL SITE INFECTION: A COMPREHENSIVE NARRATIVE REVIEW
Authors: del Mar Castellanos Romero Silvia , Diego Montoya Garzon Juan
Published: September 2023

Surgical Site Infection (SSI) is an infection occurring within 30 days of surgery near the surgical site. It can
be categorized as supercial or deep incisional or involve organ/space infections. The incidence of SSI
varies widely (5-30%), affecting 2-5% of inpatient surgical cases annually in the US. Risk factors include patient health, surgical
technique, and contamination level. Objective tools like ASEPSIS and patient-centered wound questionnaires aid SSI
assessment. Diagnosis involves direct wound examination, imaging, and culture analysis. Treatment includes wound
exploration, debridement, and drainage of infected uid. Wound management with serial dressing changes or negative
pressure wound therapy helps facilitate healing
SEROPREVALENCE OF BIOLOGICAL MARKERS IN PATIENTS WITH OPTIC NEURITIS
Authors: Savio Mathew , Majumder Moushumi
Published: September 2023

Optic neuritis is inflammation of the optic nerve.There are usually a variety of causes leading to optic neuritis and it is
usually difficult to find the exact cause from the local signs and symptoms.There are many cases of optic neuritis that is
unrelated to MS. Two novel biomarkers, Aquaporin-4 (AQP4-IgG) and Myelin oligodendrocyte glycoprotein (MOGIgG), have been found in the past that were found to be linked to be linked to atypical optic neuritis.The present study
was carried out in 56 eyes of 43 consecutive patients who presented to the outpatient department of Assam Medical
College & Hospital, Dibrugarh during the period of July 2020 to June 2021. These patients were examined for various
signs as well as microbiological tests were done to detect these antibodies.Antibody against Aquaporin-4 was positive
in 3 patients in the present study accounting to 6.98%.The patients who were seronegative for Aquaporin-4 were tested
for antibody against MOG and none of the patients were found to be seropositive for the same.
COMPARISON OF HEMOGLOBIN IN DIFFERENT TRIMESTER OF PREGNANCY AND CORRELATE WITH NON-PREGNANT FEMALE
Authors: Kumar Dhariwal Somendra , Gupta Mamta , Jain Khyati , Pranay Singh Lal
Published: September 2023

Objective: – To study the hemoglobin in all pregnant women in different trimester of pregnancy and compare them with
healthy non pregnant women. This case-control design study included 400 healthy pregnant Materials and Methods:
women sub-divided into three groups 1st, 2nd and 3rd trimesters, and 400 healthy non pregnant women. A drop of blood
was placed on two slides and smears were prepared. The collected samples were run in fully automated 5-part
differential hematology analyzer Transasia Model-XS-800i. Detail parameters hemoglobin were obtained and
compared for different trimesters of pregnancy. The study population comprised 400 normal pregnant w Results: omen
and 400 healthy non pregnant women (control group). Hemoglobin content and hematocrit value were significantly
lower in pregnant women compared to non-pregnant women. The estimation of anemia prevalence is an Conclusions:
important step for health policy makers, as hemoglobin estimation is the most important parameter to start
supplementation of iron or removing other causes of anemia to prevent unfavorable outcome.
STUDY OF PEDIATRIC INTUSSUSCEPTION IN A TERTIARY CARE HOSPITAL IN THE PAST 2 YEARS
Authors: Paneerselvam Mohanavel , Ganesan Mitun , R Akash.
Published: September 2023

Intussusception is a common problem encountered in children, its various presentations and its management were seen
in this retrospective study. This study included a total of 15 cases of pediatric intussusception treated at a tertiary care
hospital. Among the 15 cases, 10 were classified as ileo-colic intussusception, while 2 were classified as ileo-ileal and 3
colo-colic intussusception, respectively. In these case series 9 cases underwent pneumatic reduction, 1 case underwent
hydrostatic reduction, 2 cases required laparoscopy with manual reduction and 3 cases required emergency laparotomy.
Pathological findings included intraluminal thick pedunculated polyp, telescoping of the bowel, fixed loop left of
duodenojejunal flexure, and appendicitis.In this case series, abdominal ultrasound (USG) emerged as the primary
diagnostic modality, and pneumatic reduction was the most commonly employed treatment approach. The classification
of intussusception varied, with ileo-colic being the most frequent subtype. Pathological findings revealed various
causes, including pedunculated polyps, telescoping of the bowel, fixed loops, and appendicitis. The absence of specific
lead points in majority of the cases suggests that idiopathic or non-lead point intussusception was prevalent in this
series. The identification of lead points in 3 cases highlights the importance of recognizing potential causative factors.
These findings contribute to our understanding of pediatric intussusception and provide insights into the management
of this condition in a tertiary care hospital setting.
CLINICAL PROFILE OF RETINOCHOROIDAL COLOBOMA IN PEDIATRIC PATIENTS AND ITS
ASSOCIATED COMPLICATIONS IN A TERTIARY EYE CARE HOSPITAL IN INDIA
Authors: Utpal Majumder Ria
Published: September 2023

Background– Retinochoroidal coloboma (RCC) is an underdiagnosed condition in pediatric patients, which is
subsequently associated with various ocular and systemic co-morbidities. Lack of awareness and delayed treatment
may exacerbate the condition. to study the clinical profile of retinochoroidal coloboma in fifty pedi Objective – atric
patients (<20yrs) and its associated complications in a tertiary hospital in India in an Materials and Methods–
institution based retrospective cross-sectional study (approved by the institutional ethics committee), fifty pediatric
patients aged <20years diagnosed with retinochoroidal coloboma (RCC) were evaluated for their demographic and
clinical profile. out of the 79 eyes examined, around 50% eyes had grade II or grade III RCC. The mo Results– st common
complications associated were cataract (60%), microphthalmos (26%) and rhegmatogenous retinal detachment (26%).
Systemic abnormalities were detected in 6% patients. early diagnosis of RCC is essential to preserv Conclusion– e
visual acuity in pediatric patients and prevent ocular complications.
GENDER ISSUES IN EDUCATION & NEP 2020
Authors: Mishra Avantika
Published: September 2023

This paper aims to emphasize the significance of education in empowering women within families and communities.It
discusses how education can reduce gender bias, promote women's rights, gender equality, and safety. The National
Education Policy (NEP) 2020 in India has recognized the importance of women's education and provided
recommendations.However,there are still challenges hindering effective implementation.This paper will shed light on
NEP 2020's recommendations for women's education and explore potential measures to overcome implementation
obstacles.
Aspects of the Biology of Pimelephila ghesquierei Tams (Lepidoptern: Pyralidae) on Raphia hookeri Manna & Wendl
Authors: ENOBAKHARE D. A. , IGBINOSA I.B.
Published: September 2023

An overall mean growth ratio of 1.26 was recorded for head capsule widths of Pimelephila ghesquierei with five larval instars. A significant correlation coefficient (r = 0.99) between the head capsule width and the body length was obtained. There were five larval instars Increase in numbers of the larva appears to be related to increase in the humid conditions of the palm populations. Thus hydromorphic soil habitats of Raphia hookeri had more larvae on “spears” than those on drier conditions.
Effects’ of Agricultural Practices on the Populations of Two Grasshopper Pests, Acrotylus blondeli Saussure and Arnithacris cavroisi (Finot)
Authors: AMATOBI C.I
Published: September 2023

Effects of farming practices namely, continuous cropping, crop rotation, cattle grazing, afforestation and fallowing on two grasshopper pests, Acrotylus blondeli Saussure’and Orithacris cavroisi (Finot) were investigated for the period 1987 – 1989 in the northern Sudan savanna of Nigeria. Advanced afforestation and intensive cultivation adversely affected grasshopper populations.’O. cavroisi was more tolerant of afforestation but more adversely affected by cultivation than A. blondeli. Intensification of :tallow, grazing and trampling of a field by the cattle did not adversely affect;’ the breeding of the grasshoppers.
Oxygen and temperature tolerance in Cloeon perkensi larvae (Ephemeroptera: Baetidae)
Authors: OGBOGU S.S , HASSAN A.T.
Published: September 2023

Laboratory experiments were carried out to determine the water, temperature and oxygen concentration ranges in which the larvae of the Mayfly, Cloeon perkinsi Barnard (Ephemeroptera; Baetidae) can survive. The observed mean 24 hours LC50 ranged from 4.2 to 4. 6mg (mean =4.35 ± 0.141 mg) while calculated mean was 4.4 mg. Survival was maximal (100%) at 200 and 25°C. The calculated lower LC50 was 7.5°C and the upper, 35°C which implied that C. perkinsi larvae can withstand wide temperature fluctuations. These results are in keeping with the findings for this and related species in many tropical lakes. This is because C. perkinsi larvae are mobile and can move from areas of high temperatures and low oxygen concentrations to the shallows where submerged aquatic weeds provide shelter and abundant oxygen supply. This behaviour is very significant to their microdistribution.
Comparative Ultrastructure of the Trifoliate process of some species of Atberigona (Diptera : Muscidae)
Authors: DIKE M. C.
Published: September 2023

Description is given of the ultrastructure of the trifoliate processes of three species of Atherigona, A. albistyla Deeming, J.L, A. dimaculata Stein and A. longifolia Emden. The ultrastructure of the three species is compared with known information on eleven other species. Three groups are identified. The first and simplest group comprises two species, A. dimaculata and A. tomentigera Emden with simple surface microsculpture. The second group is made up of five species: A. albistyla, A. conigera Emden, A. longifolia, A. pallidipleura Deemlng and A. soccata Rondani. In this latter group the lateral lobe of the trifoliate process possesses a dense mat of hairs or: the outer surface and bears rim sensilla but lacks commasets. The third and most structurally complex group consists of A. bedfordi Emden, A. hyalinipennis Emden, A. lineata (Adams), A. matilei Deeming, A. ponti Deerru.nq, A. secrecauda seguy and A. steeleae Emden. They have the dense mat of halrs, rim sensilla and commasets on the lateral lobe of the process as well as a bilobed hypopygial prominence
The Susceptibility of pepper fruits to infestation by pepper fruitfly, Atherigona orientalis Schner in Port-Harcourt, Nigeria
Authors: OGBALU O.N. , OKWAPAM B.A.
Published: September 2023

The pepper fruitffy Atherigona orientalis (Schin.) causes extensive damage to fruits and seeds of pepper (Capsicum species) in the field. A variety of pepper plants resistant to attack by this pest has been identified. In the present work fruits of four varieties namely Nsukka yellow, Tatashi, Bird’s eye chilli and Local medium red were tested for the presence of physical resistance to A. orientalis in terms of the ability of larvae to penetrate and develop within pepper fruits. Out of the four varieties studied, Nsukka yellow variety was the most preferred and the Bird’s eye chilli variety was the least preferred. Evidence that suggested the presence of a physical character for resistance was established. A conclusion was drawn that a key mortality factor must have operated prior and during penetration of the first instar into pepper fruits.
Studies on the biology of Dinoderus distinctus Lesne (Coleoptera: Bostrychidae)
Authors: OKORONKWO N.O. , KUMAR R. , AMATOBI C.I.
Published: September 2023

Some aspects of the biology of Dinoderus distinctus Lesne was studied under laboratory conditions in Port-Harcourt, Nigeria. Whole maize flour was used as food substrate. The mean incubation period of egg was 6.04 ± 0.14 days. The growth ratio of the larval head capsule width. ranged from 1.32 to 1.40. Four larval instars were observed, the prepupal stage lasted for not more than 24 hours and the pupal stage 4-6 days. The period from larva to adult was 26.97 ± 10.9 days. Preoviposition period gave a mean of 24.68 ± 2.14 days. The mean number of eggs laid per female was 162.68 ± 19.36 with the peak of oviposition at the 8th week after adult emergence. The mean longevity of male and female adult on broken maize was 126.04 ± 15.18 days and 137.68 ± 13.54 days respectively.
Effect of Puparial Weight on Emergence and Sex Ratio of Adult Glossina tachinoides (Westw) (Dipten: Glossinidae)
Authors: ONAH J.A. , IWUALA M.O.E.
Published: September 2023

The effect of puparial weight on the percentage emergence and sex ratio of the adult tsetse fly, Glossina tachinoides (Westw.) fed in vivo on guinea pigs were; investigated. The mean weight of’ G. tachinoides puparia was found to be 17.43mg±1.0. Percentage emergence increased with increase in the weight of puparia, up to 17.59±1.04. Thereafter, further increase in the puparial weights did not result in, increase in percentage adult emergence from the puparia. The male ratio of the overall emerged adults decreased as the weight of the puparia increased but increased as percentage adult emergence from puparia increased. These findings are of vital consequence in field sampling and in the maintenance of a Laboratory colony of G. tachinoides.
Observations on Oviposition Decisions by Females of a Nigerian Population of Callosobruchus maculatus (F.) (Coleoptera: Bruchidae)
Authors: OFUYA T. I. , ADENEKAN O.M.
Published: September 2023

The oviposition behaviour of a Nigerian population of Callosobruchus maculatus (p.) when presented with seeds bearing different egg-loads, was observed under ambient laboratory conditions in Akure, Nigeria. Data obtained were analysed to distinguish two strategies by which females prefer pristine seeds or seeds bearing relatively few eggs for oviposition. The first is a relative rule in which a female compares the seed she is currently inspecting with a memory trace for the seed(s) visited previously. The second is an absolute rule in which the female responds only to the current egg load on a seed, but where each increase in egg-load corresponds to a lower probability of acceptance. It was concluded that C. maculatus utilises both rules in egg laying decisions depending on the disparity in egg density of the seeds. When the largest difference between the number of eggs on any two seeds was low (4 or less), the relative rule prevailed; but when the difference was high (up to 6 or 8), the C absolute rule applied. Data were also provided which indicate that obscured eggs borne in part of seed in close. contact with floor of Petri plate) were not processed during egg-load assessment by C. maculatus females.
Synanthropic non-biting Flies (Diptera: Cyclorrhapha) of Akwa Ibom state Nigeria and their Seasonal Variations
Authors: EKANEM MFON S. , USUA EFFANGA J.
Published: September 2023

A survey of non-biting flies from urban, rural, forest and indoor environments of Akwa Ibom State yielded 14,820 flies, comprising 64 species, out of which 58 species were trapped in the wet season and 52 species in the dry season. Full identifications were available for .only 28 species while the rest were partially identified. Chrysomya chloropyga. Drosophila sp., Atheriogona orientalis, Musa sorbens, M. domestica spp. calleva, Poecilosomella angulata, and species of Paryphodes occurred in large numbers. Flies showed significant preference for the wet season, ‘and this preference was particularly significant in urban environments. Species richness was greatest in all the environments during the wet season and forest environments were richest in the species both in wet and dry seasons, while indoor environments were the poorest in both, seasons. Species diversity and equitability indices were highest In both wet and dry seasons from rural and forest environments The synanthropic indices of 18,species are given in wet and dry seasons. Five of these species showed significantly decreased synanthropy in the dry season and eight showed no significant seasonal changes.
On Weighted Sum-Rate Maximization of Full-Duplex Systems in Presence of STAR-RIS
Authors: Kavianinia Mohammad Reza , Emadi Mohammad Javad , Sedaghat Mohammad Ali
Published: September 2023

A STAR-RIS assisted two-user full-duplex communication system is studied in which the multiantenna base station (BS) and single-antenna users are subject to maximum transmission power constraints. Firstly, for three well known protocols of STAR-RIS, weighted sum rate (WSR) is derived as the main performance metric. Next, the corresponding resource allocation problems are reformulated and converted into some equivalent weighted minimum mean-square-error forms and then transformed into several convex sub-problems. It is shown that this conversion allows us to solve the problems iteratively and efficiently. Although the original WSR optimization is non convex, the proposed efficient iterative alternating procedure is shown to achieve an acceptable sub-optimal performance. For the considered setup, the STAR-RIS’s tunable parameters are optimized via the successive convex approximation technique. Finally, the performance of the proposed schemes is compared against some baselines and shown to be superior to the conventional RIS.

 
Cloud-Fog Automation: Heterogenous Applications over New Generation Infrastructure of Virtualized Computing and Converged Networks
Authors: Lyu Honghao , Yan Jing , Zhang Jialin , Pang Zhibo , Yang Geng , Isaksson Alf
Published: September 2023

The emergence of virtualized computing and converged networks has the potential to revolutionize industrial automation systems, offering unprecedented levels of flexibility and scalability that were previously unattainable with traditional infrastructure. Therefore, cloud-fog automation (CFA) platforms are becoming key players not only in coordinating the production task management in upper-layer applications but also in handling real-time control and monitoring by the edge devices. In this article, we discuss how cloud/fog-based virtualization and converged communication networks can allow for flexible deployment of automation use cases and evaluate the impacts introduced by the less deterministic infrastructure from the perspective of control. Four representative use cases are studied using our in-house developed CFA platform to demonstrate the smart coordination of automation in a variety of real-life prototypes. Moreover, the capabilities of the commercial off-the-shelf virtualized computing and converged networks are characterized, which confirms the CFA platform as an essential part of the future industrial infrastructure for hosting heterogenous control applications is not a “daydream”.