bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
The newly sequenced gnome of non-sourdough-derived Kazachstania humilis MAW1 in terms of identification of factors inhibiting bacterial growth
Authors: Mielecki Damian , Detman Anna , Aleksandrzak-Piekarczyk Tamara , Chojnacka Aleksandra , Widomska Małgorzata , Walczak Paulina , Grzesiuk Elżbieta , Sikora Anna
Published: January 2024

Background
Ascomycetous budding yeasts are ubiquitous environmental microorganisms that are of great importance in food production and medicine. As a consequence of recent intensive genomic research, the taxonomy of yeast is becoming more organized based on the identification of monophyletic taxa, and this includes genera important to humans, such as Kazachstania. Until now, Kazachstania humilis (previously Candida humilis) was regarded as a sourdough-specific yeast. In addition, any antibacterial activity has not been associated with this species.
Results
Previously, we isolated a yeast strain that impaired bio-hydrogen production in a dark fermentation bioreactor and also inhibited growth of Gram-positive (Clostridium butyricum, lactic acid bacteria strains) and Gram-negative (Escherichia coli, Citrobacter freundii, Klebsiella oxytoca, Pseudomonas putida) bacteria. Here, using next generation sequencing technologies, we sequenced the genome of this strain named K. humilis MAW1. This is the first sequenced genome of a K. humilis isolate not originating from a fermented food. This strain was examined by global phenotypic profiling, including carbon sources utilized and the influence of different stress conditions on growth. Using well-recognized bacterial model Escherichia coli AB1157 we show that K. humilis MAW1 cultivated in acidic medium inhibits bacterial growth by the disturbance of cell division, manifested by filament formation. Interestingly, under neutral (pH 7.0) conditions, stimulation of E. coli AB1157 growth was observed. To gain a greater understanding of inhibitory effect of K. humilis MAW1, we selected 23 yeast proteins with recognized toxic activity against bacteria and used them for Blast searches of the K. humilis MAW1 genome assembly. The resulting panel of genes present in K. humilis MAW1 genome included those encoding the 1,3-β-glucan glycosidase and the 1,3-β-glucan synthesis inhibitor that might disturb the bacterial cell envelope structures.
Conclusions
We have characterized a non-sourdough-derived strain of K. humilis, including its genome sequence. The revealed here pH-dependent ability to inhibit bacterial growth has not been previously recognized in this species. Our study contributes to (i) the building of genome sequence-based classification and identification systems and (ii) the understanding of the bacteria-yeast interactions puzzle in the terms of food fermentation processes and search for novel antimicrobial factors.
Cryogenic Brain-inspired Hyperdimensional In-Memory Computing using 5nm Ferroelectric FinFET
Authors: Parihar Shivendra Singh , Kumar Shubham , Chatterjee Swetaki , Pahwa Girish , Chauhan Yogesh Singh , Amrouch Hussam
Published: January 2024

The pursuit of large-scale quantum computing has captivated the scientific community, and the potential of cryogenic circuits using mature CMOS technologies represents a significant step forward in this quest. Nevertheless, the operation of circuits at cryogenic temperatures poses significant challenges due to the strict power and timing constraints. These challenges are compounded by the well-known Von Neumann bottleneck that plays a major role in limiting the throughput and energy efficiency of modern computing systems. To overcome such a bottleneck, In-Memory Computing (IMC) is rapidly emerging as a promising solution for creating hardware accelerators that go far beyond Von Neumann principles, offering substantial efficiency improvements. In this work, we investigate the effectiveness of cryogenic brain-inspired hyperdimensional IMC using emerging Ferroelectric (FE) technologies at the 5 nm node. To achieve that, we begin by characterizing commercial 5 nm FinFETs from room temperature (300 K) down to cryogenic temperature (10 K). Then, we carefully calibrate the first industry-standard cryogenic-aware compact model (BSIM-CMG) to accurately reproduce the measurements. Afterward, we incorporate a physics-based FE model within the BSIM-CMG model and calibrated it against FE capacitor measurements to realize Fe-FinFET devices operating from 300 K down to 10 K. Then, as proof of concept, we focus on 1×8 Ternary Content Addressable Memory (TCAM) array that we use to perform the language classification using brain-inspired hyperdimensional IMC. Our comprehensive analysis spans from investigating the delay, power, and energy efficiency of IMC-based TCAM all the way up to calculating error probabilities in which we compare the figure of merits obtained from the emerging Fe-FinFET against classical FinFET-based IMC.
Evaluation of immunohistochemical markers CD44 and PAX8 in diagnosis of Focal Segmental Glomerulosclerosis suspected cases and its differentiation from Minimal Change disease in patients with nephrotic syndrome
Authors: Salarvand Samaneh , Nili Fatemeh , Dehkhoda Farshid , Abdollahi Alireza , Alemzadeh Azin , Abedi Maryam
Published: January 2024

Background
Expression evaluation of specific markers PAX8 and CD44 on kidney podocyte cells or their progenitor cells can be very helpful in diagnosing and differentiating between types of podocytopathies. In present study, the positivity of immunohistochemical markers CD44 and PAX8 in parietal epithelial cells (PECs) was evaluated to diagnose suspected cases of Focal Segmental Glomerulosclerosis (FSGS) and differentiate it from minimal change disease (MCD).
Methods
This cross-sectional study was conducted on patients who underwent kidney biopsy due to nephrotic syndrome. 42 FSGS samples and 36 MCD samples were selected and biopsies were evaluated for CD44 and PAX8 markers. Suitable blocks for immunohistochemical staining that had enough tissue were selected and evaluated.
Results
The expression frequency of PAX8 marker in group with FSGS was estimated as 97.6% and in group with MCD as 52.8%, which was significantly higher in FSGS group. Also, regarding the expression of CD44, in two groups with FSGS and MCD, respectively, 1 + cases equal to 26.2% and 94.4%, 2 + cases equal to 40.5% and 5.6%, and 3 + cases equal to 33.3% and 0.0%, which indicated the higher intensity of CD44 expression in FSGS group compared to MCD.
Conclusions
The expression of CD44 in FSGS was influenced by patients age and a direct and significant relationship was observed. The increase in amount and intensity of two markers PAX8 and CD44 expression in PEC cells in patients with FSGS shows high sensitivity of these markers in diagnosis of FSGS and the decrease in expression level in MCD can play an important role in differentiating between types of podocytopathy disorders.
Potential biodiversity and antifungal activities of Amazonian actinomycetes isolated from rhizosphere of Inga edulis plants
Authors: Rodrigues Rafael de S. , Souza Antonia Q. Lima , Barbosa Anderson N. , Santiago Sarah Raquel S. Silva , Vasconcelos Aldenora dos S. , Barbosa Roneres D. , Alves Thalita Caroline L. , Cruz Jeferson C. , Silva Gilvan F. da , Bentes Jania L. da Silva , de Souza Afonso D. Leão
Published: January 2024

Actinobacteria are major producers of antibacterial and antifungal metabolites and are targets of increasing research in the search for substances of biotechnological interest, especially for use in medicine and agriculture. The Amazon is potentially rich in actinobacteria, in turn poorly studied. Thus, we prospected actinobacteria from the rhizosphere of the South America native plant Inga edulis, which produces edible fruits and is economically useful in the whole Amazon region. Among all 64 strains of actinobacteria isolated, 20 strains representing 16 morphogroups were subjected to morphological analysis, genotyping using the 16S rRNA gene, and dual-culture assays against pathogenic fungi of important agricultural plants in the region that also cause annual losses of millions of dollars to world agriculture. Using GenBank-NCBI and EzBioCloud data, 90% of the strains were identified as Streptomycesand 10% as Kitasatospora, indicating at least 16 specific species and possibly new species. All strains showed antagonisms for two or more different phytopathogens as Corysnepora cassiicola, Colletotrichum sp., Colletotrichum guaranicola, Pestalotiopsis sp., and Sclerotium coffeicola. The strains Streptomyces spp. LaBMicrA B270 and B280 stood out mainly against phytopathogens of the guarana plant (Paullinia cupana), an important crop for the regional economy and one of the best sources of caffeine in the world, whose powder is used in the food industry and traditional medicine. Furthermore, the acetate/isopropanol extract from the 10-day LaBMicrA B280 cultured medium presents fungistatic or fungicidal for all phytopathogens tested with a minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC) of 125 μg/mL.
ACE Insertion/Deletion Gene Polymorphisms with DM Type II and Metabolic Syndrome among Sample of Jordanians
Authors: Azayzeh Waleed , Alfreahat Ala' , Khader Khaled Omar , Almasri Mohamad-Said , Mahmoud Leena M. , Alsarayreh Miqdad , Jankhout Seif , Alqaisi Rashed O. , Alzawahreh Shaima' , Salah Dania W. , Daradkeh Abdallah , Zaghloul Ashraf A. , Kareem Heba M. Abd El , Dwairi Rami , Mahgoub Samir S.
Published: January 2024

Objective
MetS has gained an incredible interest worldwide on account of its increasing predominance with a prevalence rate of 14–32%, its incidence is increased by age for both genders. The present study was aimed to explore the relationship of angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE) insertion/deletion gene polymorphisms and the potential risk of development of diabetes mellitus type II and metabolic syndrome among a sample of Jordanians.
Materials and Methods
this case-control study included 148 type II diabetics; 127 MetS patients; and 241 normal subjects as a control group. ACE insertion/deletion gene polymorphisms were analyzed using PCR. Lipid profile, fasting blood glucose, and ACE activity was determined chemically. Apolipoprotein-A1 and plasma insulin levels were estimated by ELISA; and glycosylated hemoglobin was estimated by the micro-chromatographic method. Semiquantitative test strips were used for detecting microalbuminuria in urine.
Results
Regarding the criteria of metabolic syndrome, ID polymorphism was associated significantly with hypertension showing a positive risk ratio, microalbuminuria with positive risk ratios was associated significantly with II polymorphism and I allele, while, a significant negative risk ratios were shown between hypertension, microalbuminuria and DD polymorphism.
Conclusion
There is evidence that ID, II ACE gene polymorphisms and I allele may play a major role in the pathogenesis of metabolic syndrome along with diabetes mellitus type II in Jordanian population.
Improved YOLOv7-Based Multi-Target Tracking and Detection under Maritime Surveillance Scenario
Authors: Zhu Jiaqi , Chang Hung-Teng , Zhang Tao
Published: January 2024

As a maritime power, it is of great practical significance to strengthen coastal maritime surveillance technology. However, constrained by low-quality images and excessive noise in the marine environment, higher demands are placed on accurate ship tracking and detection. The YOLOv7 series detectors have been widely used in object detection for its speed and accuracy, but they suffer from the problem of difficulty in recognizing complex backgrounds and long-distance objects, especially in environments such as the ocean. Thus, to address these challenges, we propose an enhanced YOLOv7 object detection model. Firstly, we incorporate two layers of attention mechanisms to improve the Maxpool module in the YOLOv7 network model, aiming to reduce the feature loss caused by the feature processing procedure. Secondly, due to the common issue of missed detections in the detection of small objects, we introduce the SPD-Conv module at the neck layer to enhance the network's sensitivity to small-scale objects while reducing the impact of noise. Finally, we employ the DeepSORT tracking algorithm to improve the robustness of the network and enable real-time detection. Experimental results show that our proposed algorithm has a more impressive performance. The index of mAP is improved by 7.8\% and 1.3\% on different datasets. The source code of the proposed algorithm and related datasets presented in this paper have indeed been publicly released for further research.
Improving Sensitivity of Noninvasive Blood Glucose Microwave Sensor Via Substrate Selection
Authors: Zakaria Ahmed A. , Allam Ahmed , Asano Tanemasa , Abdel-Rahman Adel B.
Published: January 2024

This research paper presents a comprehensive overview of noninvasive blood glucose detection techniques and examines the differences between substrates used in various sensing methods. The study focuses on comparing the sensitivity of sensors based on two different substrates, Roger 4360G2 and Roger 4003C, in the context of glucose sensing. The results show that the substrate with Roger 4360G2, characterized by a dielectric constant (epsilon) of 6.15, exhibits a 3dB higher sensitivity compared to Roger 4003C, which has a dielectric constant (epsilon) of 3.38. This significant difference highlights the importance of substrate selection in achieving enhanced accuracy and precision for glucose sensing applications. Furthermore, the research investigates the impact of blood glucose levels on sensor measurements and compares them to a 25\% glucose concentration. By analyzing longitudinal measurements of individuals over time, the study reveals consistent blood glucose levels. These findings contribute to advancing glucose sensing technologies and improving the monitoring of blood glucose levels in individuals.
Influence of Climate Change on Vector-borne disease (Malaria) in India
Authors: Peri Subrahmanya Hari Prasad
Published: January 2024

Vector-borne diseases, such as malaria, pose a significant global threat, and climatological factors greatly influence their intensity. Tropical countries, like India, are particularly vulnerable to such diseases, making accurate estimation of malaria risk crucial. This study utilized the well-known Vector-borne Disease Community Model, VECTRI, developed by the International Centre for Theoretical Physics in Trieste. The model was implemented to estimate malaria's Entomological Inoculation Rate (EIR). Future climatic prediction datasets, including CMIP 5 and population data sets, were used as inputs for the analysis. The projections covered the period from January 1, 2020, to December 31, 2029. The estimated EIR for the years 2020–2029 ranged, and a significant decline in malaria risk was observed with all RCP 2.6, 4.5, and 8.5 scenarios. Each ear 0.3 to 2.5 EIR/person/day decline is observed with a strong decline in rainfall ranging from 5 to 17 mm and associated high temperatures ranging from 0.03–0.03℃. During the post-monsoon period, August to November were identified as highly prone to malaria transmission. Spatial analysis revealed that the east coast of India faced a higher vulnerability to malaria risk. The observed decline in malaria risk is a positive development, but it is essential to exercise caution, especially in areas with heavy rainfall. This research provides valuable insights for policy-makers, highlighting the need to implement future strategies to mitigate malaria risk effectively. By utilizing these findings, appropriate measures can be taken to combat the threat posed by malaria and protect public health.
Exploring academic resilience: A review of Bibliometrics and potential directions for further research
Authors: Erawati Eka , Hidayah Nur , Eva Nur , Indreswari Henny , Anshari Muhammad
Published: January 2024

This study aims to provide a comprehensive overview of the current status and future research prospects in academic resilience. Considering the increasing volume and diversity of research in this field, a quantitative methodology is vital for illustrating existing themes and identifying potential research paths. To achieve this goal, bibliometric and content analysis are required to map out existing research and identify emerging topics and directions for future studies. This research analyses 887 bibliographic sources from Scopus and visualizes the results of the bibliometric analysis through co-occurrence and thematic map analysis using VOSviewer and BibliometriX software. The findings reveal a significant increase in publications and citations in the field, with popular research topics including student resilience and stress in medical education, a comprehensive concept of student success and well-being, and the impact of COVID-19 on higher education. The most influential factors in academic resilience are identified as mental stress, self-concept, and social support. Emerging research areas in academic resilience relate to gender, adolescence, academic success, and emotional aspects. By highlighting both established and emerging research areas, these findings provide valuable insights into a comprehensive research approach for understanding and enhancing resilience in educational contexts. The potential for future research related to academic resilience needs to link global crises such as the Covid 19 pandemic, wellbeing, mental health, burnout, and academic buoyancy, and socioeconomic status. Additionally, these findings are crucial for guiding educational practitioners in delivering interventions aimed at improving academic resilience.
A Case Report of Aortic Intramural Hematoma: from Diagnosis to Endovascular Treatment Guided by Transesophageal Echocardiography
Authors: Benedetti Giovanni , Trimarchi Giancarlo , Palmieri Cataldo , Paradossi Umberto , Berti Sergio , Rizza Antonio
Published: January 2024

Background
Aortic intramural hematoma (IMH) accounts for approximately 10–25% of Acute Aortic Syndromes (AAS), and multi-slice computed tomography (MSCT) and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) are the leading techniques for the diagnosis and classification. In this context, endovascular strategies provide a valid alternative to traditional open surgery and transesophageal echocardiography (TEE) could play a role in therapeutic decision-making and in endovascular repair procedure guidance.
Case Presentation:
A 57-year-old female patient with IMH extending from the left subclavian artery (LSA) to the upper tract of the abdominal aorta, underwent endovascular aortic repair using an unibody single-branched stent grafting in the aortic arch and descending aorta with a side branch inserted in the left common carotid artery (LCCA). To restore proper flow in the left axillary artery, a carotid-subclavian bypass graft was performed. The procedure was guided by angiography and TEE. Intraoperative TEE revealed aortic intramural hematoma with a significant fluid component in the middle tunic of the aorta with a wall thickness of over 13 mm. TEE was useful in monitoring of all steps of the procedure, showing the presence of the guidewires into the true lumen, the advancement of the prosthesis, and the phases of release and anchoring.
Conclusions
This case highlights the importance of using multimodality imaging techniques to evaluate AAS and demonstrates the growing potential of TEE in guiding endovascular repairs.
Exploring Trait Differences in Neurofeedback Learners: A Single-session Sham-Controlled Pilot Study
Authors: Tipple Celeste , White David , Ciorciari Joseph
Published: January 2024

Neurofeedback (NF) is a form of biofeedback that involves individuals monitoring and shifting brain activity towards a desired direction. The objective of this study was to investigate whether there are differences between NF learners and non-learners on psychometric traits such as the NEO PI-R personality factors, self-regulation questionnaire (SRQ) and the need for cognition scale (NFC). A total of 34 participants were randomly allocated to a single-blind randomised sham-controlled protocol 3-arm study of single-session theta NF, with 12 in a spatially defined frontal-midline theta (FM-theta) group, 11 in a functionally defined medial temporal/parietal lobe (MTL-theta) group and 11 allocated to a yoked sham NF group. The baseline session included screening of participants, trait based behavioural measures (SRQ, NFC and NEO PI-R) and the completion of cognitive tasks with EEG recording to determine individualised peak theta activity for NF training. NF learners and non-learners were evaluated using changes in absolute theta power and the percentage of time spent above threshold using Spearman’s correlation coefficient from a total of 30min of NF exposure. Significant differences in psychometric traits between NF learners and non-learners differed depending on learning metrics. Results indicated that NF learners reported higher SRQ total scores, SRQ decision making, SRQ goal setting subfactors and NEO PI-R conscientiousness, but were significantly lower in NEO PI-R extraversion compared to non-learners. Future research should consider replicating methods to larger sample sizes to further establish psychometric differences related to successful NF learning.
Inferring Traffic Patterns of Dhaka City: A Spatio-temporal Analysis over a Year
Authors: Rahman Md. Moshiur , Nower Naushin
Published: January 2024

Numerous large city’s sustainability and livability are severely hampered by traffic congestion. To create efficient measures to relieve this congestion, its vital to comprehend the spatiotemporal patterns of this congestion. Long-term spatiotemporal patterns analysis at the city level has seldom been studied for the megacities of developing countries. To fill the gap our study intends to shed light on the temporal patterns, spatial distribution, and recurrent patterns of traffic congestion to better understand traffic’s dynamic characteristics of the fifth most traffic congested city, Dhaka. By using a big data analytical technique a sample of 350400 records for Dhaka city over a year is analyzed. The traffic data have been collected from Google Maps using our proposed data collection tool. We perform extensive image processing and analyses to identify the peak hours, congestion pattern, relationship between zones, and the reason for extreme traffic congestion. This analysis offers insightful recommendations for infrastructure development, traffic control, and urban planning for the city, of Dhaka. For the analysis, the entire Dhaka city is divided into ten zones and our study reveals that every zone has a different congestion pattern and congestion varies at weekends and weekdays differently. These discoveries provide valuable geographic traffic insights.
Optimization of the Redox-Sensitive Doxorubicin Loaded Chitosan-based Nanoparticles by Box–Behnken Experimental Design
Authors: Babaei Mahsa , Kashanian Soheila , Salemi Zahra
Published: January 2024

Background
Developing a satisfactory approach for delivering the chemotherapeutic drugs is one of the critical points in cancer treatment. Box–Behnken Design (BBD) is a Response Surface Methodology (RSM) that investigates the significant effects of various independent factors on dependent variables and also covers all potential effects of their interactions only by three levels of each factor.
Methods and Results
In this study, a Crosslinked Chitosan-L-Cysteine (Cs-Cys)/Tripolyphosphate (TPP) Nanoparticles (Cs-CysNPs) was synthesized to load Doxorubicin (DOX) (Cs-CysNPs-DOX) into a polymeric matrix as a promising redox responsive NP for breast cancer treatment. A statistical optimization by BBD was employed to examine the effects of the essential variables (CS-Cys concentration, TPP concentration, and Cs-Cys/TPP ratio) to optimize the Entrapment Efficiency (EE%) as the dependent variable. The optimized formulations with high EE% were obtained at middle levels of Cs-Cys concentration (1.25 mg/ml), Cs-Cys/TPP ratio (6:1) and high levels of the TPP concentration. The optimized Cs-CysNPs-DOX showed enhanced EE% and Drug Loading (DL%) compared to CsNPs. Also, they had an average hydrodynamic size of 144.55 nm and a Polydispersity Index (PDI) of 0.262, which showed a resealable size with sufficient PDI. Also, the final formulation of NPs had a positive zeta potential, which caused the high stability of the suspension.
Conclusions
Consequently, the optimized Cs-Cys NPs could be investigated as a suitable carrier for DOX entrapment and delivery to breast cancer cells.
ETUDE A 3D DE LA PHOTOPILE AU SILICIUM POLYCRISTALLIN : OPTIMISATION DU TAUX DE DOPAGE EN FONCTION DE LEPAISSEUR DE LA BASE
Authors:   Groupe International de Recherche en Energie Renouvelable (GIRER). BP. 15003, Dakar, Senegal., Thiame Moustapha ,   Universite Assane SECK, Ziguinchor, Senegal., Camara Moussa ,   Groupe International de Recherche en Energie Renouvelable (GIRER). BP. 15003, Dakar, Senegal.,   Universite Assane SECK, Ziguinchor, Senegal., Lemrabott Habiboula ,   Groupe International de Recherche en Energie Renouvelable (GIRER). BP. 15003, Dakar, Senegal.,   Ecole Superieure Mutinational de Telecommunication-Dakar, Senegal., Lemine Cheikh Mohamed ,   Groupe International de Recherche en Energie Renouvelable (GIRER). BP. 15003, Dakar, Senegal., Gueye Sega ,   Groupe International de Recherche en Energie Renouvelable (GIRER). BP. 15003, Dakar, Senegal.,   Faculte des Sciences et Technologies de leducation et de la Formation-Departement de Physique et Chimie, Universite Cheikh Anta DIOP, Dakar-Senegal., Sissoko Gregoire ,   Groupe International de Recherche en Energie Renouvelable (GIRER). BP. 15003, Dakar, Senegal.
Published: January 2024

Dans ce travail, nous avons propose une methode pour determiner le taux de dopage optimal dune photopile monofaciale au silicium de type n+-p-p+, sous eclairement polychromatique de la face avant en utilisant le model de Fossum du coefficient de diffusion dependant du taux de dopage Dn (Nb).Lexpression de la densite de porteurs minoritaires de charge en fonction du taux de dopage et de lepaisseur de la base est etablie. A partir de lanalyse du profil dela densite de porteurs minoritaires de chargeÃ la jonction, en fonction du taux de dopage pour differentes valeurs de lepaisseur de la base, le taux de dopage optimal pour chaque valeur de lepaisseur est deduit. Une correlation entre lepaisseur de la base et le taux de dopage optimal est proposee. Elle permet lelaboration des photopiles de taux de dopage optimal pour chaque epaisseur de la base sans reduire son rendement.
AUDIT OF MEDICO-LEGAL REPORTS DOCUMENTATION IN THE EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT OF A TERTIARY CARE CENTER HOSPITAL
Authors:   Department of Emergency Medicine, Department of Emergency Medicine, Peerless Hospital and B.K. Roy Research Centre, Kolkata., Sinha Granthana , Kundu Ritwick ,   Department of Emergency Medicine, Department of Emergency Medicine, Peerless Hospital and B.K. Roy Research Centre, Kolkata., Hazra Darpanarayan ,   Department of Emergency Medicine, Department of Emergency Medicine, Peerless Hospital and B.K. Roy Research Centre, Kolkata., Dasgupta Indraneel ,   Department of Emergency Medicine, Department of Emergency Medicine, Peerless Hospital and B.K. Roy Research Centre, Kolkata.
Published: January 2024

This article discusses the critical role of emergency department (ED) physicians in managing Medico-Legal Cases (MLCs) and emphasizes the importance of proper documentation in such cases. The study focuses on the level of awareness among ED physicians regarding the appropriate documentation of MLCs encountered during their shifts.The study was conducted in the ED of a large tertiary care centre over one month. We collected 128 MLC forms, with the majority of cases involving patients between 18 and 60 years and occurring during evening hours. The most common causes of MLCs were two-wheeler-related road traffic accidents and pedestrian falls at ground level. The results showed that patient-related information was adequately documented in more than 90% of cases. This included essential details such as patient and bystander information, police station information, incident time, and examination time. However, some critical aspects of documentation, such as recording examination findings at presentation and determining triage priority levels, were lacking or incomplete. Vital signs and both systemic and local examinations were not properly documented in some cases. The forms also contained grammatical errors and abbreviated terms. Discrepancies were noted between documented admission status and actual patient admission. We noted that most physicians correctly documented their names, medical registration numbers, and dates, ensuring accountability. Patients were admitted to specialized units based on clinical and radiological findings, facilitating tailored care.In conclusion, while patient-related information documentation in MLC forms was generally accurate, there were deficiencies in recording examination findings and triage priority levels. Improvement is needed in ensuring complete and accurate documentation of all relevant information in MLC forms, as this is crucial for the proper investigation and management of such cases. The study suggests the need for further training and a follow-up audit to assess improvements in documentation practices.
TIME IS BRAIN: ASSESSING EMERGENCY HEALTHCARE WORKERS KNOWLEDGE OF EARLY RECOGNITION OF STROKE AND WARNING SIGNS
Authors:   Department of Emergency Medicine, Peerless Hospital and B.K. Roy Research Centre, Kolkata., Saha Diya , Hazra Darpanarayan ,   Department of Emergency Medicine, Peerless Hospital and B.K. Roy Research Centre, Kolkata., Dasgupta Indraneel ,   Department of Emergency Medicine, Peerless Hospital and B.K. Roy Research Centre, Kolkata.
Published: January 2024

Background: A stroke, also known as a cerebrovascular accident (CVA), has a profound impact on the human brain. Early recognition and successful treatment of strokes not only enhance patients clinical outcomes but also play a crucial role in preventing fatalities. The knowledge of strokes is highly significant for Emergency Medical Services (EMS) and nurses. In order to evaluate the level of awareness, this audit was conducted in the Emergency Department (ED) of a prominent tertiary care center in Eastern India. Methodology: This study primarily involved EMS and ED nurses. A self-administered questionnaire consisting of three sections was employed to assess their level of awareness regarding stroke. The questionnaire covered various factors, which were then coded, and a basic analysis was conducted using Microsoft Excel. Results: A total of 52 participants, including nurses, EMS personnel, and students took part in the questionnaire-based audit. The mean age of 27.83 years (SD: 7.56), with a notable percentage holding a General Nurse Midwifery (GNM) degree. Around 75% (n: 37) of the participants had received BLS/ACLS training within the past 1-2 years. It was concerning to find that a significant number of nurses and EMS personnel who frequently attended ambulance calls provided incorrect responses to a question regarding the appropriate destination for suspected stroke patients. However, the majority demonstrated good awareness of warning signs, clinical manifestations, and diagnostic procedures related to acute stroke patients. Only a small fraction (one-tenth) of the participants accurately identified the time window for thrombolysis in stroke cases, and few could recognize patients who may require definitive airway intervention. Conclusion: The majority of participants showed insufficient knowledge regarding the appropriate disposition of stroke patients and correctly identifying the window period for thrombolysis. However, they demonstrated a strong understanding of warning signs, clinical manifestations, and diagnostic procedures associated with acute stroke patients.
INVESTIGATION OF USE OF SALIENCE FOR EFFECTIVE NARRATIVE PLANNING
Authors:   Department of Computer Science, University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Nugegoda, Sri Lanka., Udeshika S.A.M.P. , Gamini D.D.A. ,   Department of Computer Science, University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Nugegoda, Sri Lanka.
Published: January 2024

This paper explores the integration of salience modeling into narrative planning to enhance the generation of coherent and engaging stories for interactive experiences. Salience indices and a salience-based cost function were incorporated to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of narrative planning algorithms. The research demonstrated that solutions with lower salience costs were more prevalent, thereby highlighting the potential for optimizing narrative planning by prioritizing such solutions. Moreover, the study emphasized the importance of accurately defining the relationship between actions for salience representation. In conclusion, the integration of salience modeling in narrative planning streamlined the process, resulting in improved storytelling experiences and better utilization of computational resources.
WOMAN DIRECTORS ON THE BOARD OF INDIAN COMPANIES: A MYTH OR REALITY
Authors: Chawla Neelam
Published: January 2024

Recently, the companies, JM Financial Properties and Holdings, Shankar Packagings, Krishna Solvechem, a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Maharashtra State Road Development Corporation were fined for not appointing woman director on their boards. The appointment of a woman director on board was introduced in India in 2013 by enacting the legislation, of the Companies Act, 2013. And, the Listing regulations also made it mandatory for listed companies to have one woman director and the rule was to be complied by April 2015. But, from the incident of imposition of the fine, it can be inferred that there is no complete compliance yet even after 8 years. Therefore, an attempt is made to find out how far the rules relating to women directors have been complied within India.
YOLOv3-MSSA based hot spot defect detection for photovoltaic power stations
Authors: Gu Kaiming , Chen Yong
Published: January 2024

With the continuous development of the energy industry, photovoltaic power generation is gradually becoming one of the main power generation methods. However, detecting hot spot defects in photovoltaic power stations is challenging. Therefore, enhancing detection efficiency using information technology has become a crucial aspect. The study presents a defect detection model for PV power stations using the YOLOv3 (You Only Look Once v3) algorithm. The model incorporates coordinate attention module (CAM) and self-attention module (SAM) to improve feature extraction in low-resolution conditions. The Multi objective Sparrow is employed to achieve multiple objectives. It is very contributing in the detection of low-resolution features. It shows that the research method can reduce the loss value to 0.009 after 400 iterations of the loss curve test. The precision-recall (P-R) curve generated by the research method only starts to drop sharply when the Recall value reaches 0.96. The number of parameters generated by the research method is 3.46×106. The detection accuracy of the research method reaches 98.86 % when there are five defective fault types. The results indicate that the proposed research method offers improved detection speed and higher accuracy in identifying hot spot defects in PV power stations. This technology provides valuable support for hot spot defect detection and presents new opportunities for the field.
Diagnosis of localized defects in floating bush bearings through time-frequency domain analysis
Authors: Patil Hiralal , Patel Dilip
Published: January 2024

Bearings play a crucial role in the functionality of rotating machinery, and any defects in these components can result in machine failure. Detecting, diagnosing, and prognosing bearing faults are crucial steps in machine failure diagnostics to prevent malfunctions and breakdowns. While various methods exist for fault detection, including acoustic emission analysis, visual inspection, thermography, ultrasonic, motor current analysis, wear-debris analysis, oil analysis, and vibration analysis, the latter stands out as a popular non-destructive method. This paper focuses on time and frequency domain vibration analysis techniques for detecting faults in floating bush bearings. Particularly beneficial for online monitoring, remote and non-human intervention areas, and hazardous locations, the time-frequency domain approach enhances diagnostic capabilities. The vibration data collected during these experiments has been rigorously analyzed using data acquisition system and applied a comprehensive approach that includes evaluating the data in both the time and frequency domains, as well as utilizing advanced signal processing techniques, notably the high-frequency resonance technique. Test results underscore the effectiveness of specific parameters in identifying defects: waveform, form factor, parameter K, and cepstrum excel in pinpointing external defects, while kurtosis, crest factor, and skewness prove adept at identifying internal faults. In the frequency domain, the enveloped spectrum emerges as a robust method for comprehensive defect detection. The vibration data presented in this paper will prove to be an invaluable resource for professionals engaged in the field of vibration measurement and analysis.
Desonestidade acadêmica: motivações dos estudantes de ciências contábeis
Authors: Santos Neto Aloísio Ventura dos , Bonfim Mariana Pereira , Silva César Augusto Tibúrcio
Published: January 2024

Objetivo: Compreender as motivações da ocorrência da desonestidade acadêmica, em estudantes universitários de Ciências Contábeis.
Metodologia: Aplicação de um questionário, baseado na pesquisa de Ives et al. (2016), para 83 estudantes de Ciências Contábeis do estado do Rio de Janeiro. Para verificar a consistência interna do instrumento, foi aplicado o teste Kuder-Richardson. Posteriormente, foi realizado o teste qui-quadrado de Pearson.
Resultados: Indicam que a idade e o gênero apresentam pouca influência na desonestidade, enquanto o período que os alunos estão cursando possui influência; ou seja, quanto maior o tempo de permanência, maior a desonestidade. Destaca-se também que os alunos confessaram ter visto mais atos desonestos, do que de fato praticaram, o que demonstra que é mais fácil admitir que já viu outras pessoas serem desonestas do que confessar a própria desonestidade. As maiores motivações para a desonestidade foram a necessidade tirar boas notas, o medo de ser reprovado, a falta de entendimento sobre o conteúdo e a metodologia utilizada pelo professor.
Contribuições do Estudo: O trabalho avança na literatura e traz contribuições sobre o tema, pois ajuda a ter uma melhor compreensão acerca da desonestidade acadêmica, observando quais são as principais motivações dos estudantes para cometerem atos desonestos, sendo importante para as instituições de ensino e para os professores, uma vez que auxilia a compreender algumas motivações que induzem os alunos a serem academicamente desonestos. Abastecidos de tal conhecimento, os docentes e as universidades podem desenvolver e implementar políticas e métodos que fomentem procedimentos mais justos, desencorajando a desonestidade no ambiente acadêmico. Consequentemente, acarretará na melhoria da qualidade do ensino e aprendizagem e na formação de profissionais mais qualificados e honestos para atuarem no mercado profissional.
The influence of leadership styles on learning capacity and budget use: a study in agro-industrial cooperatives
Authors: Silva Elvis Joel Rodrigues da , Toigo Leandro Augusto , Martins Vinicius Abílio , Santos Edicreia Andrade dos
Published: January 2024

Purpose: To investigate the influences of leadership styles on learning capacity and on the types of business budget use in agro-industrial cooperatives.

Methodology: It is a descriptive investigation, characterized as quantitative, and as a survey, with the application of the statistical technique of structural equations modeling with partial least squares estimation using SmartPLS software.

Results: It was possible to verify that (i) transactional leadership had a positive influence on the diagnostic use of the budget; (ii) organizational learning capacity as a mediator of transformational leadership in the interactive use of the budget presented the expected result; (iii) transformational leadership showed a positive meaning in organizational learning; (iv) organizational learning capacity had a positive meaning in the interactive use of the budget.

Contributions of the Study: This research contributed to show that the manager's role goes beyond elaborating, applying and accompanying the organization. It is necessary to channel efforts or demand time for the management process, since the collaborators perceive their importance and contribute effectively when engaged with the organization in which they work; it was possible to verify that the style of the leader has a significant influence on the use of the referred tool and that this can be a great ally if well developed.
A ironia como estratégia discursiva: vozes polifônicas em rede na disputa Lula x Bolsonaro em 2022
Authors: Moraes Renato Ferreira de , Kneipp Valquíria Aparecida Passos
Published: January 2024

From Twitter posts by Federal Deputy André Janones and City Councilor Carlos Bol-sonaro, we seek an analysis of irony in political discourse on the internet during the 2022 elections in Brazil. Thus, the article aims to answer how this linguistic resource was employed in this field of intense narrative competition. The theoretical framework is based on Discourse Analysis (French school), particularly focusing on the concepts of polyphony and irony by Ducrot (1987). As a methodological approach, we employ conversation analysis (Liakopoulos, 2008). Accordingly, the study comprises a qualitative-quantitative research design, configuring itself as a case study (Yin, 2005), in the sense that it aids in understanding contemporary individual, organizational, social, and political phenomena. The episode that constitutes the focus of this study gained prominence in the news on October 24, 2022. It is concluded that the resource was strategically utilized, adapting rhetoric to the circumstances to keep in focus themes explored by the campaigns or to counter the monitoring of the digital field by the Superior Electoral Court. Simultaneously, compliance with the determination to exclude specific posts or comments issued by the court was observed.
Interconexiones literarias: Textos babilónicos en el Mediterráneo oriental y regiones adyacentes (ca. 1500-1200 a.C)
Authors: Seri Andrea
Published: January 2024

Las interacciones entre los grandes poderes del Cercano Oriente antiguo —incluidos Babilonia, Asiria, Mitanni, el reino Hitita y Egipto— con otros estados de Siria y el Levante durante el Bronce Tardío (ca. 1500-1200 a.C.) pueden reconstruirse gracias a la profusa variedad de restos arqueológicos y de fuentes escritas. Parte de esa evidencia da cuenta de los contactos entre diversos grupos etnolingüísticos que utilizaban la escritura cuneiforme y el acadio como lingua franca. Tanto en Turquía como en Siria, el Levante y Egipto se han encontrado ejercicios escolares que atestiguan el aprendizaje del cuneiforme, del sumerio y del acadio. Entre esos materiales figuran (fragmentos de) obras literarias tales como “Gilgameš”, la “Historia babilónica del diluvio”, el “Poema de los primeros gobernantes” y “Nergal y Ereškigal”. En este trabajo examinaré ciertos textos literarios babilónicos hallados en la periferia occidental de Babilonia que muestran las interconexiones literarias acaecidas durante el Bronce Tardío.
Corpus lingüísticos del Instituto Caro y Cuervo (CLICC)
Authors: Rubio López Ruth , Luna Cortés Andrés Steban , Solano Gúzman Nathalia
Published: January 2024

Corpus Lingüísticos del Instituto Caro y Cuervo (CLICC) es una plataforma en línea para el almacenamiento, sistematización, administración y consulta de corpus, que nació con el objetivo de contar con un espacio para la salvaguarda de los archivos producto de las investigaciones del Instituto y que, actualmente, está disponible para que investigadores, comunidades o personas interesadas puedan publicar sus corpus sobre las lenguas deColombia. CLICC es un espacio de acceso libre dirigido a público general y especializado interesado en explorar y contribuir a la documentación de la diversidad lingüística y cultural de Colombia. En este documento se describen sus características, funcionalidades, consultas y perspectivas futuras. También se explican los diversos ajustes que se han hecho para garantizar la publicación de corpus de distintos tipos, el respeto por los permisos y singularidad de cada corpus, y el aprovechamiento futuro de los archivos con fines diversos.
Transferência de estilo textual arbitrário em português
Authors: Botton da Costa Pablo , Paraboni Ivandré
Published: January 2024

Na Geração automática de língua natural, modelos de transferência de estilo textual arbitrário objetivam a reescrita de um texto usando qualquer novo conjunto de características estilísticas desejado. Em se tratando do idioma português, entretanto, observa-se que os recursos linguístico-computacionais necessários para o desenvolvimento de modelos deste tipo ainda são consideravelmente escassos em comparação à língua inglesa. Assim, como um primeiro passo em direção ao desenvolvimento de métodos avançados deste tipo, o presente trabalho investiga a questão da transferência de estilo textual arbitrário com o uso de paráfrases em português, combinadas ao uso de modelos neurais construídos a partir de arquiteturas do tipo sequência-para-sequência e por refinamento de grandes modelos de língua. Além dos modelos de reescrita textuais propriamente ditos, o estudo apresenta também recursos inéditos para a tarefa na forma de um córpus de paráfrases e de um modelo de \textit{embeddings} validado nas tarefas de similaridade e simplificação sentencial, com resultados comparáveis ao estado da arte.
Recursos linguísticos para o PLN específico de domínio: o Petrolês
Authors: Freitas Cláudia , Souza Elvis , Castro Maria Clara , Cavalcanti Tatiana , Ferreira da Silva Patricia , Corrêa Cordeiro Fábio
Published: January 2024

Muitas organizações têm dificuldade em recuperar e extrair informações dos seus repositórios de documentos técnicos, em especial operadoras de óleo e gás que há várias décadas acumulam relatórios e documentos geocientíficos. No entanto, a maior parte dos recursos linguísticos para o processamento de linguagem natural é extraída de páginas da internet em inglês. Neste artigo, apresentamos os recursos linguísticos desenvolvidos ao longo do projeto Petrolês, com ênfase no PetroNer, corpus padrão ouro anotado com entidades do domínio, dependências sintáticas, e alinhado a uma ontologia de conceitos geológicos. Relatamos o processo de construção do PetroGold, treebank padrão ouro usado na geração de um modelo customizado para anotação de dependências sintáticas, e detalhamos o processo de anotação de entidades no PetroNer, realizado por meio de regras. Também realizamos um estudo sobre a aplicação das regras no corpus e, por fim, descrevemos características linguísticas do material que compõe o Petrolês, comparando-o com um corpus de textos jornalísticos.