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Molecular screening of chewing sticks and sponges found on the ghanaian local market for diarrhoea-causing microbes- a pilot study
Authors: Armoo S. , Twieku G. , Armah E.
Published: February 2024

Chewing sticks and sponges are used for oral hygiene in Ghana and other African countries. In addition to their affordability, they have additional advantages of anti-microbial and an­ti-plague properties. They are usually sold on the open market under low hygienic conditions, exposing them to environmental pathogens. Since they are mostly not sterilized before use, it is important to screen for the presence of pathogens of public health importance on randomly selected samples. This preliminary study used molecular assays to screen for Rotavirus A, Sal­monella typhi, Vibrio cholera and Escherichia coli on 10 chewing stick and sponge samples purchased randomly from the Agbogbloshie market in Accra. The samples were incubated in sterile distilled water overnight at room temperature to dislodge pathogens. Dislodged patho­gens were captured using the Nanotrap Microbiome A kit. Total nucleic acids were extracted from concentrates using the RADI prep DNA/RNA kit. All PCR assays were performed using 2X SYBR Green Mix and pathogen specific primers. Out of the four pathogens screened, only E. coli was detected (40% and 60% of chewing sponge and stick samples respectively). Despite the advantages of chewing sticks and sponges, the detection of E. coli on samples is a cause for concern since they indicate faecal contamination and can cause diarrhoeal diseases. It is recommended that chewing sticks and sponges should be washed clean before used for oral health. An alternative is to train local producers and retailers on improved hygienic pack­aging and handling of these essential cleaning agents.
Correlation between diabetes mellitus and periodontal disease: A retrospective assessment of diabetics attending Murtala Muhammad Specialist Hospital, Kano
Authors: Hamza Umar Sabiu , Ibrahim Umar Idris , Adamu Abdurrahman , Babayo Aishatu Yarima , Adam Muhammad Abubakar , Sani Nasiru Aminu , Idris Mustapha Tahir
Published: February 2024

Periodontal disease is a common oral infection that affects the tissues that surrounds and support the teeth. The aim of the research was to study the relationship between diabetes and periodontal disease. The data was collected at Murtala Muhammad Specialist Hospital, Kano where a thorough review of patients’ record (files) who visited or were admitted at the facility within the period of January 2022-May 2023. Correlation coefficients showed the existence of a strong relationship between diabetes and periodontitis. Out of 80 patients with diabetes mellitus; 52(65%) had periodontal disease, 36(45%) were males and the disease was severe within the age range of 55-74; 16 (20%) were females with the disease being severe within the age range of 75 and above while 28 (35%) had no periodontal disease. Twenty percent of the patients had gingivitis, 15% have mild periodontitis, 20% have moderate periodontitis, 10% have severe periodontitis and 35% had no periodontitis. There exists strong relationship between diabetes mellitus and periodontal disease, the poorer the glycaemic control, and the longer the duration of diabetes mellitus; the greater will be the increased risk and severity of periodontitis.
Ageing PLC: A Business Where Everyone is a Shareholder But Not Aware. Can Social Work Lead?
Authors: Okoye Uzoma O.
Published: February 2024

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Analysis of External Factors Based on Porter's Five Forces Method at PT Gipan Metal Teknik Indonesia
Authors: Pranoto Ari , Indradewa Rhian
Published: February 2024

The industrial company providing and fabricating abrasion-resistant steel PT Gipan Metal Teknik Indonesia (PT GMTI) will face competition in the business, so the company must increase efficiency and optimize its potential. This study aims to determine the competitive advantage strategy of PT GMTI based on Porter's Five Forces method. Analysis of external factors as a planning strategy to find out opportunities and threats in running business processes so that they can affect the sustainability of the company. Michael A. Porter describes the five forces module as an analytical tool in industrial competition. The results of this analysis are in the form of external factors of the company in facing the Competitive Force used by the company in facing business competition. External factors faced by PT GMTI in running its business based on Porter's Five Forces method are a) Threat of New Entrans namely the need for company capital and government regulations, b) Rivalry Among Existing Competitors namely the quality of products offered and marketed, c) Bargaining Power of Buyers namely the number of similar competitors, d) Bargaining Power of Suppliers namely the price of raw materials from suppliers,  e) Threat of Subtitute Products, namely the quality of substitute products. The results of this study show that the strategy that can be developed by PT GMTI is to increase business capital and training employees so that the company can develop and maintain the quality of services and products for business continuity. The determination of variables used in Porter's Five Forces analysis is based on the experience of one of our members who works as a supplier of abrasion-resistant materials and also works in one of the heavy equipment companies in Indonesia.
Forging an Arrow of Gold: Translation and Analysis of Carducci’s “Il poeta” from a Psychosynthesis Perspective
Authors: Lombard Catherine Ann
Published: February 2024

The psychological approach to literary criticism has been mainly influenced by the work of Sigmund Freud and Carl Gustav Jung, and is referred to as psychoanalytical criticism and Jungian literary criticism respectively. This article introduces psychosynthesis psychology as an additional theoretical approach for literary analysis. Psychosynthesis, a transpersonal psychology and therapeutic approach, offers a model of the human personality that includes multiple levels of consciousness. Two of its fundamental concepts are that of a Higher Self, with which each individual is in relationship, and ‘right relations’, which refers to the use of all aspects of will and the deepest awareness possible to relate to all that is present. Through the example of the author’s translation of the poem “Il poeta” (“The Poet”) by Giosuè Carducci, this article explores how the fundamental psychosynthesis concepts of the transpersonal consciousness, the Self and right relations can provide an independent methodology for literary criticism. Since these concepts are not considered viable for psychoanalytical criticism or relevant to Jungian literary criticism, psychosynthesis literary criticism can provide a more inclusive and enriching analysis, especially of poetry. An analysis of Carducci’s poem from the Jungian perspective of the blacksmith archetype is also presented. This article demonstrates how the framework of psychosynthesis psychology is a viable methodology for literary criticism.
Fortalezas y debilidades para una lactancia materna exclusiva exitosa en madres que asisten al Hospital General Docente Riobamba, Ecuador
Authors: Santillán Mancero Eulalia Terecita , Rosero Arévalo Pablo Gregorio , Yaulema Brito Lorena Patricia , Gavidia Castillo Mayra Alejandra
Published: February 2024

Introducción: la leche materna es la mejor fuente alimentaria para el niño menor de seis meses, aporta los nutrientes para un crecimiento y desarrollo óptimo, sin embargo en las últimas décadas se han reportado una disminución. Objetivo: identificar las fortalezas y debilidades de una lactancia materna exclusiva (LME) exitosa, en madres que asisten al Hospital General Docente Riobamba (HGDR). Métodos: se investigó a 331 binomios madre – hijo de 6 a 24 meses  de edad, en diseño observacional, descriptivo, transversal y mediante. Resultados: las madres son residentes de Riobamba, el 14% tienen trabajo estable, la mayoría son amas de casa o estudiantes, con edad promedio de 25 años y el 23% son solteras. El 72% ha mantenido LME, lo que difiere significativamente (p < 0.05) con lo reportado en la Encuesta Nacional de Salud, Alimentación y Nutrición (ENSANUT), 2011-2013. Además se observó que existe una disminución de LME en madres menores de 19 años. Son fortalezas, el apoyo de los profesionales de salud, la convicción de dar a su hijo/ja la mejor alimentación para evitar las enfermedades y tengan un crecimiento óptimo y el apoyo familiar. La principales debilidades son el ingreso de la madre al trabajo y la disminución en la producción de leche. Conclusión: hay necesidad de motivar, educar y brindar asesoría alimentaria nutricional para una LME exitosa en especial a madres menores de 19 años.
Utilización de apps móviles en el control de la salud
Authors: Avalos Pérez Miguel Angel , Piñas Morales María Bélen , Avalos Pérez Martha Cecilia
Published: February 2024

Introducción: actualmente muchas personas se benefician de las ventajas que proveen las apps móviles (mHealth) para la medición de datos y controlar su salud, pero en nuestro medio aún no se refleja una tendencia sobre el uso de apps para mejorar la calidad de vida. Objetivo: el propósito del estudio es conocer el uso de dispositivos y apps móviles en el ámbito de la salud, en jóvenes estudiantes de la Carrera de Medicina de la ESPOCH. Métodos: se realizó un estudio descriptivo transversal para determinar la prevalencia en el manejo y aprobación de las TICs a través de un muestreo de conveniencia aleatorio, seleccionando de esta manera a 245 estudiantes cuyas edades fluctúan entre los 18 y 23 años. Resultados: 93.88% (n = 230) de estudiantes poseen un teléfono del tipo Smartphone, mientras que el 6.12% (n = 15) no poseen teléfonos inteligentes, pero utilizan otros dispositivos móviles en el caso de que se requiera instalar y usar apps para diferentes necesidades. Del conjunto efecto de estudio, apenas el 5.3% (n = 13) utilizan con frecuencia apps destinados al control de su salud. Conclusión: a pesar de la evidente revolución de las tecnologías móviles y apps orientadas a la salud, se puede comprobar que aún existe una baja predisposición al uso de este tipo de herramientas debido básicamente a la falta de conocimiento de su funcionalidad, a las dudas en la fiabilidad con respecto a la información mostrada, a la seguridad y confidencialidad de los datos de salud.
Enfermedades crónicas: Un reto en la salud de la comunidad San Francisco de Cununguachay, Chimborazo
Authors: Matías Panchana Dollys , Pineda Grillo Indira José , Baltodano Ardon Franklin
Published: February 2024

Introducción: Las enfermedades crónicas siguen siendo un reto en atención primaria. Las intervenciones para prevenirlas están orientadas principalmente a la educación y prevención de complicaciones. Objetivo: Caracterizar el comportamiento de las enfermedades crónicas en adultos mayores en la comunidad de San Francisco de Cunuguachay, provincia de Chimborazo. Metodología: Se realizó un estudio descriptivo, transversal, con datos recolectados retrospectivamente. El estudio incluyó 399 familias, todas ellas afiliadas al Seguro Social Campesino en el periodo 2019. La muestra estuvo compuesta por 328 adultos mayores con diagnóstico de enfermedad crónica no transmisible. Resultados: Predominó el sexo masculino, las enfermedades crónicas más frecuentes fueron la dislipidemia en un total de 159, hipertensión en 123 pacientes, seguida de diabetes mellitus tipo 2. Los factores de riesgo relacionados al diagnóstico de enfermedad crónica no transmisible incluyeron malos hábitos alimenticios, sedentarismo y tabaquismo. Conclusión: Las enfermedades crónicas no transmisibles constituyen un problema de salud en los pacientes adultos mayores de la comunidad de San Francisco de Cunuguachay donde prevaleció la dislipidemia, hipertensión y diabetes tipo 2.
Attitudes of health science students on English learning
Authors: Carpio Salas José Gabriel , Guambo Enrique , Mancero Washington , Medina Rea Jazmín Marisol , Cando María Liliana
Published: February 2024

Introducción: El aprendizaje del idioma inglés es una herramienta básica para la permanente actualización profesional y científica, con mayor razón, en las ciencias de la salud. Objetivo: Evaluar las actitudes de estudiantes de ciencias de la salud en relación al aprendizaje del idioma inglés. Métodos: Estudio transversal n = 400 estudiantes de carreras de salud (Medicina, Nutrición y Dietética, Gastronomía, Promoción, Cuidados para la salud, Bioquímica y Farmacia). Se recopilaron sobre la comprensión del idioma, las cuatro habilidades del inglés (escuchar, leer, escribir, hablar) y el ambiente pedagógico. Se consideró como variables independientes al sexo, el nivel de estudio de los estudiantes y la última calificación obtenida, se realizó un análisis utilizando la prueba Chi2 elaborada usando Stata 14.0. Resultados: 57.5% de la muestra de estudio fueron mujeres, edad promedio 23.4 ± 11.5 años y el 46.75% de los sujetos fueron de la escuela de medicina. Las actitudes de los estudiantes hacia el aprendizaje del inglés fueron estadísticamente diferentes en las distintas dimensiones del aprendizaje del inglés respecto al sexo (los hombres presentan actitudes más positivas que las mujeres), el nivel de estudio (los estudiantes de niveles superiores tienen un auto concepto académico de hablar en nivel medio-alto mayor que los de niveles inferiores) y la última calificación (los estudiantes que tenían mejores calificaciones tenían mejor auto percepción de sus habilidades para entender, escribir, hablar y leer en inglés). Conclusiones: Las actitudes hacia el aprendizaje del inglés pueden varias dependiendo de factores como sexo, nivel de estudio y calificaciones obtenidas
Manejo de animales de laboratorio. Revisión bibliográfica
Authors: Rodríguez Duque Raisa , Valdés Cabodevilla Regla Cristina , Pino Burgos Susana del Pilar
Published: February 2024

Introducción: La utilización de animales de laboratorio ha ido en paralelo al desarrollo de la biomedicina. Conocer su manejo es indispensable para el desarrollo de la investigación. Objetivo: Describir el uso y manejo correcto de los animales de laboratorio. Métodología: El presente trabajo es una revisión narrativa de la literatura. Los recursos se recuperaron en las bases de datos, lo que incluye PubMed, ScienceDirect, WOS, ProQuest e IEEE. Resultados: Se incluyeron 30 estudios, los cuales abordan distintos temas en cuanto al uso y manejo de animales de laboratorio. Discusión: El desarrollo de la medicina, veterinaria, odontología ha ido de la mano con el empleo de los animales en el laboratorio. En contraposición de lo que ocurre en otras zonas geográficas donde se incentiva el uso de alternativas a la experimentación animal, en países latinoamericanos la utilización de animales de es cada vez mayor. Si se usan animales de experimentación, deben manejarse con principios éticos. Debe constituir una prioridad que los animales sean bien cuidados en cada una de las etapas iniciando desde el nacimiento hasta su muerte, se les debe asegurar el bienestar durante el proceso de crianza, subsistencia y en el de la experimentación. Conclusiones: La utilización de animales de experimentación de hacerse de manera ética y siempre y cuando no exista otra alternativa y la intención de su uso esté asociada a la consecución de un bien mayor.
Apendicitis en menores de cinco años en el Hospital Provincial General Docente de Riobamba
Authors: Ríos Orozco Jorge Olwaldo , Caicedo Mafla Luis Alfonso , Proaño Lucero Silvia Arecelly , Ríos Latorre Lisseth
Published: February 2024

La apendicitis en menores de cinco años es rara y un reto diagnóstico. El diagnóstico de apendicitis se ve limitado por la anamnesis y la poca colaboración del examen físico en este grupo etario de pacientes. El objetivo del presente trabajo fue revisar la casuística de apendicitis en menores de cinco años en el Hospital Provincial General Docente de Riobamba (HPGDR) entre el 2012 y el 2016. Con este objetivo se realizó un estudio retrospectivo, de corte transversal en niños operados de apendicitis. En el total de los casos se analizaron los síntomas, signos, pruebas de laboratorio, exámenes histopatológicos y de imagen. El porcentaje de apendicitis en menores de 5 años fue de 11 casos (3 %) de un total de 412 casos de apendicitis operadas en menores de 15 años. En el 100% de los casos (n = 11) el dolor abdominal difuso fue el síntoma más frecuente; además se evidenció leucocitos en 10 casos (91 %). Nueve de los 11 casos (82 %) fueron apendicitis complicadas (grado III y IV) y dos (18 %) no complicadas. La mayor estancia hospitalaria fue de 13 días y en ninguno de los casos se requirió una nueva intervención. El diagnóstico y tratamiento oportuno de apendicitis en menores de cinco años sigue siendo un reto. Es importante mantener un alto grado de sospecha en el caso de de que el diagnóstico sea incierto.
Micobacteriosis pulmonar por Mycobacterium kansasii
Authors: Chuquizala Chafla Segundo Julián , Cuzco Macias Leslie Gricel , Atencio Trujillo Karina Andrea , Moreno Sailema Rubén Israel , Muquinche Olovacha Ivonne Amparo
Published: February 2024

Micobacterias no tuberculosas (MNT) es una designación utilizada para referirse a un gran número de especies de micobacterias ambientales potencialmente patógenas y no patógenas, distintas de la Mycobacterium tuberculosis y Mycobacterium leprae. Mycobacterium kansasii (M. Kansasii) es una MNT oportunista causante de infecciones pulmonares, cutáneas, entre otras, cuya tasa de incidencia ha ido incrementando en los últimos años a nivel mundial. A través de presentar el siguiente caso se pretende aportar al conocimiento con respecto al abordaje de pacientes con infección por MNT a nivel pulmonar, dirigido a médicos que trabajan en atención primaria de salud (APS). Se trata del caso de una paciente de 46 años de edad que acude al Hospital Provincial General Docente de Riobamba (HPGDR) con infección por MNT a nivel pulmonar. En el examen microscópico se detectaron Bacilos‐Ácido‐Alcohol‐Resistentes (BAAR) mientras en el cultivo de esputo más antibiograma se aisló M. kansasii resistente a los antibióticos utilizados para la terapia convencional de tuberculosis. Se trata de un caso raro en la práctica clínica. Es crucial saber cómo manejar una infección con M. kansasii debido a su implicación para la salud del paciente y el sistema de salud nacional. El médico de APS debe reconocer su papel fundamental y la importancia que tiene un diagnóstico oportuno y tratamiento adecuado.
Oxidation of Ammonia in Fish Ponds to Nitrates Using Free and Immobilized Nitrifying Bacteria
Authors: Yusuf Ibrahim , Rabiu Gamawa Asmau , Haruna Musa
Published: February 2024

In fish farming, ammonia stands out as detrimental toxicant, with the potential to significantly impede growth and even lead to fish mortality. The adverse effects of ammonia exposure in aquatic environments primarily stem from elevated concentrations of unionized ammonium (NH3), which can readily permeate gill membranes. This study aimed at assessing the capability of free and mobilized forms of nitrifying bacteria in converting ammonia to nitrates. Nitrifying bacteria were isolated from water samples, resulting in the identification of two Pseudomonas species and two Bacillus species. The Bacillus sp., designated with the isolate code, B4 which exhibited the ability to convert ammonia to both nitrite and nitrate while demonstrating resilience to high ammonia concentrations. When Pseudomonas sp. (C4) and Bacillus sp. (B4) were utilized, the total ammonia concentration was reduced from 2 mg/L to 1.4 mg/L and 1.3 mg/L, respectively. Moreover, the immobilized forms of Pseudomonas sp. C4 and Bacillus sp. B4 achieved a more substantial reduction (75%), lowering the total ammonia concentration from 2 mg/L to 0.5 mg/L within 5-days period. Both nitrifying bacteria not only exhibited ammonia removal capabilities but also demonstrated their proficiency in transforming ammonia into nitrate. Immobilization proved effective in enhancing microbial tolerance to high ammonia concentrations, ultimately leading to improved water quality and the preservation of aquatic animal health.
Theoretical foundations for the development of media competence in preparing students for professional activities
Authors: Muydinov Firuzjon
Published: February 2024

The widespread introduction of information technology achievements in modern medical institutions proves that the method of obtaining electronic information is much more convenient than the method of obtaining printed information. The number of database users is increasing every day, as access to the information space and methods of obtaining information become easier. Today, scientific and technical information institutions, scientific and educational groups, editorial offices of publishing houses and magazines, organizations using the Internet, archives, museums, and scientific researchers have a wide range of electronic databases. In this regard, it is shown that it is extremely important to consider the problems and prospects of introducing information technologies into the medical education system. It defined the main goal of developing the media competence of specialists by developing the media competence of specialists, creating the necessary pedagogical conditions to ensure their professional and personal development, determining their psychological and pedagogical state, and developing a mechanism for monitoring and assessing their quality.
Legal reform and access to justice in Uzbekistan: a comprehensive approach through free legal aid
Authors: Alieva Kamola
Published: February 2024

This article explores the significant legal reforms and initiatives implemented in Uzbekistan aimed at enhancing access to justice and strengthening the rule of law. Since 2016, these reforms have included the ratification of international conventions, the introduction of free legal aid, and the development of clinical legal education programs. Notable advancements such as the 'MADAD' legal aid initiative and the 'E-SUD' e-justice system are highlighted as key tools in improving legal service delivery and judicial efficiency. While acknowledging the progress made in promoting gender equality and protecting vulnerable populations, the article identifies ongoing challenges in funding, public awareness, and service delivery. It concludes with recommendations for sustaining reform efforts and enhancing access to justice for all citizens of Uzbekistan.
Archaeological palynology in Romania ― a review of its past and current state
Authors: DANU Mihaela , BODI George
Published: February 2024

Pollen analyses in Romanian archaeology are not new and the interest concerning the opportunities offered by this discipline is on the rise. The increasing visibility of the discipline reflects a mentality change in terms of research methodology in Romanian archaeology, especially in prehistoric archaeology. This paper will focus on a short critical survey of the development of archaeological palynology in Romania, from its beginning in the early 20th century to present.
Perceived Stressors and Coping Mechanisms of Selected First-Year Psychology Students Amidst COVID-19 Pandemic: A Mixed Method
Authors: Libiran Timothy John D.C. , Lacanlale Jim Exequiel C. , Sempio Ldianza Aura D.G. , Gabriel Bryan D.C.
Published: February 2024

The COVID-19 pandemic has imposed significant and diverse stressors on first-year psychology students in the Philippines. This research explored into various coping mechanisms employed by these students to navigate the stressors. Employing a descriptive-evaluative design, the study aimed to comprehend the stressors experienced by the students and utilized a phenomenological approach to explore their coping mechanisms. Upon analyzing the data, the researchers categorized the stressors and coping mechanisms according to their prevalence. The most prevalent stressor identified was the Psychosocial Environment, encompassing issues such as School-Related problems, Family-Related problems, and financial difficulties. Leisure activities emerged as the most frequently adopted coping mechanism. Chronic and Acute Burdens, Biological Environment, and Psychosocial Environment were all identified as significant stressors perceived by the respondents. However, the Psychosocial Environment stood out as the primary stressor among the three, supported by both quantitative findings and qualitative analysis, which highlighted School-Related problems as the foremost perceived stressor by students. Conversely, the results indicated that leisure activities were the coping mechanism most commonly utilized by respondents, garnering 28.9% of the responses. This underscores the importance for schools to consider the volume of extracurricular activities they mandate and for family members to regularly check in on their children. Lastly, the study recommends conducting in-person interviews and expanding the sample population to obtain more comprehensive insights.
Formação continuada de professores de química do ensino superior: A construção da cultura de colaboração a partir da reflexão coletiva sobre relatos de experiências
Authors: Guimarães Alan Cláudio do Vale , Medeiros Vitor , Lopes José Guilherme
Published: February 2024

No presente artigo procuramos compreender como um processo formativo com características colaborativas, entre professores de Química do Ensino Superior, promove a reflexão e a colaboração entre os docentes visando o desenvolvimento profissional. A abordagem metodológica foi qualitativa, seguindo os princípios da pesquisa-ação colaborativa. Como instrumentos de construção dos dados utilizamos questionário online e gravação dos encontros do processo formativo. Selecionamos dados do questionário e dos encontros que objetivaram a discussão sobre as práticas que os docentes classificavam como exitosas. A análise desses dados foi realizada por Análise de Conteúdo, por meio da discussão da categoria a priori: Reflexão sobre a prática. A discussão dos resultados indica que a cultura de colaboração entre os professores ainda é limitada, mas há esforços para a superação do isolamento docente, mostrando que a colaboração precisa ser fortalecida a partir de processos de formação continuada.
Recent advances in rectal cancer treatment – are we on the right track?
Authors: Glimelius Bengt
Published: February 2024

Background: Staging and treatment of rectal cancer have evolved over several decades with considerably fewer locoregional recurrences but no marked improved survival since systemic recurrence risks remain virtually unchanged. This development will briefly be summarised followed by a thorough discussion of two recent developments.

Methods: A systematic approach towards the literature is aimed at focusing on organ preservation and the delivery of all non-surgical treatments prior to surgery or total neoadjuvant treatment (TNT).

Results: Organ preservation, that is to defer surgery if the tumour happens to disappear completely after any pre-treatment given to locally advanced tumours to decrease recurrence risks has increased in popularity and is, if not universally, widely accepted. To give neo-adjuvant treatment to intentionally obtain a clinically complete remission to avoid surgery is practised in some environments but is mostly still experimental. TNT, that is to provide both radiotherapy and chemotherapy aimed at killing microscopic disease in the pelvis or elsewhere has been subject to several trials. Collectively, they show that the chance of achieving a complete response, pathologically or clinically, has approximately doubled, increasing the chance for organ preservation, and the risk of distant metastasis has decreased at least in some trials. The best schedule remains to be established.

Conclusions: To obtain substantial progress and also improve survival, the systemic treatments need to be improved even if preoperative delivery is more effective and better tolerated than postoperative. The locoregional treatment may be further optimised through better risk prediction.
Plants Disease Classification and Recommendation System using Deep Learning
Authors: Prof. Trupti Farande  , Ms. Priyanka Chougule  , Mr. Abhilesh Ghule
Published: February 2024

The agriculture sector is the backbone of the global economy, and the health of plants and crops is of paramount importance to ensure food security and sustainable agriculture. Plant diseases pose a significant threat to crop yield and quality, making early detection and effective management crucial. This project presents a comprehensive solution for plant/crop disease identification and management, leveraging the power of deep learning. The primary objective of this project is to develop a robust system capable of accurately classifying plant and crop diseases from images, followed by recommending suitable treatments or interventions. The project begins by creating a diverse and extensive dateset of plant images affected by various diseases, covering a wide range of plant species. The deep learning model employed in this project is a Convolutional Neural Network (CNN), which has proven to be highly effective in image classification tasks. The model undergoes rigorous training on the dataset, learning to recognize unique disease patterns and symptoms in plants. In addition to disease classification, the system is designed to recommend appropriate interventions, such as treatment options and preventive measures, based on the identified disease
Tennessee Williams
Authors: Kolin Philip
Published: February 2024

The plays of Tennessee Williams are some of the greatest triumphs of the American theatre. If Williams is not the most important American playwright, he surely is one of the two or three most celebrated, rivaled only by Eugene O’Neill and Arthur Miller. In a career that spanned almost five decades, he created an extensive canon of more than 70 plays. His contributions to the American theatre are inestimable and revolutionary. The Glass Menagerie (1945) introduced poetic realism to the American stage; A Streetcar Named Desire (1947) explored sexual and psychological issues that had never before been portrayed in American culture; Cat on a Hot Tin Roof (1955) dared to challenge the political and sexual mores of the Eisenhower era; and his plays of the 1970s are among the most innovative works produced on the American stage. But Williams was far more than a gifted and prolific playwright. He created two collections of poetry, two novels, four collections of stories, memoirs, and scores of essays.

Because of his towering presence in American drama, Williams has attracted the attention of some of the most insightful scholars and critics of the twentieth century. The 1990s in particular ushered in a renaissance of Williams research, including a definitive biography, a descriptive bibliography, and numerous books and scholarly articles. This reference book synthesizes the vast body of research on Tennessee Williams and offers a performance history of his works. Under the guidance of one of the leading authorities on Williams, expert contributors have written chapters on each of Williams’ works or clusters of works. Each chapter includes a discussion of the biographical context of a work or group of writings; a survey of the bibliographic history; an analysis of major critical approaches, which looks at themes, characters, symbols, and plots; a consideration of the major critical problems posed by the work; an overview of chief productions and film and television versions; a concluding interpretation; and a bibliography of secondary sources. The volume concludes with a selected, general bibliography and a comprehensive index.
Term Paper Resource Guide to Nineteenth-Century World History
Authors: Walker William T.
Published: February 2024

With this guide, major help for nineteenth-century World History term papers has arrived to enrich and stimulate students in challenging and enjoyable ways.

Show students an exciting and easy path to a deep learning experience through original term paper suggestions in standard and alternative formats, including recommended books, websites, and multimedia. Students from high school age to undergraduate can get a jumpstart on assignments with the hundreds of term paper suggestions and research information offered here in an easy-to-use format. Users can quickly choose from the 100 important events, spanning the period from the Haitian Revolution that ended in 1804 to the Boer War of 1899-1902.

With this book, the research experience is transformed and elevated. Term Paper Resource Guide to Nineteenth-Century World History is a superb source with which to motivate and educate students who have a wide range of interests and talents. Coverage includes key wars and revolts, independence movements, and theories that continue to have tremendous impact.
Thematic Guide to World Mythology
Authors: Stookey Lorena Laura
Published: February 2024

All around the world, myths address questions that humans have always posed about their origins, their environments, their ultimate destinies, and the meanings of their lives. This book examines 30 common motifs that thread their way through mythological tales across history and around the globe. The themes are presented in alphabetical order, moving from The Afterlife and Animals in Myth to The Underworld, World Tree, and Ymir Motif. Each thematic section defines and discusses a single recognizable motif, compares a number of different mythological traditions, and traces the repeated occurrences of one of these patterns through several different categories of narratives.

The discussion of The Afterlife, for example, examines the theme's earliest known occurrences in ancient Mesopotamia and compares them with those in Greek, Aztec, Norse, and other ancient cultures, as well as with contemporary views from Innuit and Polynesian cultures. A glossary provides concise definitions of recurring terms. A list of suggested readings on these topics will further aid students who desire to deepen their knowledge of world mythology.
Thurgood Marshall
Authors: Starks Glenn L. , Brooks F. Erik
Published: February 2024

This book provides a detailed examination of the life and legal legacy of Supreme Court Justice Thurgood Marshall, including a discussion of the many legal cases in which he was involved.

Thurgood Marshall was the first African American Supreme Court Justice. As a lawyer, he won the Supreme Court Case Brown v. Board of Education of Topeka that integrated all public schools in the United States. But Marshall's contributions extend far beyond significantly advancing the civil rights movement in this nation.

Thurgood Marshall: A Biography discusses the life of Supreme Court Justice Thurgood Marshall in a chronological fashion, and then discusses his legacy after death. Students at all grade levels—including undergraduate and graduate college students—as well as historians and general readers interested in African American history , civil rights, or the U.S. legal system will find this book insightful and useful.
The Tokyo Trial
Authors: Welch Jeanie Maxine
Published: February 2024

Overshadowed for many years by the Nuremberg trials, the Tokyo Trial—one of the major events in the aftermath of World War II—has elicited renewed interest since the 50th anniversary of the war's end. Revelations of previously hidden war crimes, including comfort women and biological warfare, and the establishment of international courts to try Yugoslav and Rwandan war criminals have added to the interest. This bibliography addressees the renewed interest in the Tokyo Trial, providing over 700 citations to official publications, scholarly monographs and journal articles, contemporaneous accounts, manuscript collections, and Web sites. Also included are sources on the Trial's influence on international law and military law and unresolved issues being debated to this day.

Defining war crimes after the fact, practicing victor's justice to punish enemies, holding military commanders accountable for their troops' actions—these were issues confronted in the Tokyo Trial and other Asia-Pacific war crimes trials. They are still being investigated, researched, and debated today. This bibliography helps to illuminate these issues from different perspectives, providing a variety of ways to locate relevant English-language sources. The volume also includes citations to contemporary issues stemming from the Asia-Pacific war crimes trials—comfort women, biological warfare, and unresolved issues of reparations and official apologies. The book is a useful guide to sources on all aspects of the Tokyo Trial.
Toni Morrison
Authors: Li Stephanie
Published: February 2024

This book is a revealing look at the life and work of Nobel laureate Toni Morrison.

Toni Morrison: A Biography looks at the remarkable life of an essential American novelist, whose critically acclaimed, bestselling books offer lively, powerful depictions of black America.

Toni Morrison follows the life of the woman born Chloe Ardelia Wofford from her culturally rich childhood in Lorrain, OH, through her spectacular rise as a novelist, educator, and public intellectual. The book also serves as a basic introduction to the literary influences that shaped Morrison's writing, from the early novels to the breakout success of Song of Solomon; from the overwhelming achievement of Beloved to her most recent book, A Mercy. The book also examines Morrison's other writing—criticism, essays, edited volumes, children's books—as well as her academic career, her work as an editor at Random House, and her political activism, most notably in the 2008 presidential campaign.
The Torture and Prisoner Abuse Debate
Authors: Finley Laura L.
Published: February 2024

Revelations about U.S. torture and prisoner abuse in blatant violation of the long-established and universally recognized Geneva Conventions have horrified most Americans. Nevertheless, it has been argued that the high stakes of the War on Terror have made the protections offered by the Conventions obsolete, or that the abuses are the work of a few rogue soldiers and officers. This book reaches past the headlines into the historical record to document POW torture and also domestic prisoner abuse dating well back in our history as well as government and military knowledge of and collusion in such ostensibly illegal and reprehensible acts. Is torture and prisoner abuse justified in the name of some greater good? As a society we shall have to decide. The historical record presented here can contribute much to an informed national discussion.
Toyota
Authors: Chambers K. Dennis
Published: February 2024

Toyota rose from the ashes of World War II to become, just fifty years later, one of the dominant automakers in the world. How did Toyota do it? How did it go from making cars that Westerners pointed to and laughed at to making cars, like the Lexus, that people now lust after? That's what this book is all about. As veteran writer K. Dennis Chambers shows, Toyota, crazy like a fox, had a long-term plan to become a top-tier player in the auto industry. Through patience, persistence, and a willingness to dream of a different future as well as to look back to the past for ideas, Toyota has succeeded step by step.

Yes, Toyota is unique. From peddling ugly 3-cylinder cars to working with quality guru W. Edwards Deming (when his U.S. countrymen thought him a crank) to totally revamping production processes, Toyota has never been afraid to chart its own path. Readers will learn what makes Toyota tick through Chambers's penetrating text, which: -Explains the importance of the company and the essential disruptions that changed business forever. (Think Prius.) -Details Toyota's origins and history. -Presents biographies of the founders and the historical context in which they launched the company. -Explains Toyota's strategies and innovations. -Assesses Toyota's impact on society, technology, processes, methods, etc. -Shows how Toyota beat the competition and wormed its way into the U.S. and European markets. -Details financial results. In addition, Chambers offers special features that include a look at the colorful people associated with Toyota, interesting trivia, a Toyota time line, a focus on products, a look at how the company treats and trains its workers, and where the company is headed. Toyota—a company that changed, and is changing, the world.
Twelfth Night
Authors: Ford John R.
Published: February 2024

Twelfth Night is one of the most accessible and yet elusive of Shakespeare's plays. It has enjoyed enormous popularity in performance, but it continues to challenge students. This guide provides a thorough introduction to the play. Included are chapters on the play's background, contexts, themes, dramatic art, critical reception, and performance history. The volume cites current scholarship and closes with a bibliography.

Twelfth Night is one of the most accessible yet elusive of Shakespeare's plays. It has enjoyed enormous popularity in performance, but it continues to challenge students. It has experienced numerous revivals and has provoked some of the most brilliant critical responses from Shakespeare's critics. Written for students and general readers, this guide is a comprehensive introduction to Shakespeare's play.

The volume begins with a look at the play's textual history. This is followed by an exploration of its historical and cultural contexts and its sources and analogues. The book next turns to Shakespeare's dramatic art and then examines his themes of identity, sexuality, and madness. The final chapters look at the critical response to the play and give special attention to the play's performance history. The guide closes with a bibliography.
Ulysses S. Grant
Authors: Broadwater Robert P.
Published: February 2024

Ulysses S. Grant was responsible for orchestrating the activities of all the Union armies into a single strategy, providing the leadership that eventually doomed the Confederacy and brought about the end of the Civil War. This book documents Grant's contributions to the Civil War as well as his early life and presidency.

Ulysses S. Grant: A Biography takes an in-depth look at one of the most well-known figures to emerge from the American Civil War, the famed Union commander and 18th President of the United States who has become an iconic part of our nation's history.

The book provides a balanced overview that encompasses all the major events of Grant's life as well as his ancestry, portraying him as a common man who endured defeats and setbacks instead of a flawless noble hero. It accurately chronicles his life as it took place and tells a story of perseverance that illuminates Grant's successes as a testimony to determination and pluck rather than the result of luck or raw talent. This work will be especially helpful to high school and college-age audiences, and can be enjoyed by anyone interested in the Civil War period.
Understanding The Odyssey
Authors: Johnson Claudia Durst , Johnson Vernon
Published: February 2024

For thousands of years, The Odyssey has resonated throughout the Western world. Homer has been an original source of inspiration to writers, painters, sculptors, and filmmakers, as well as a vital source of information about the mythology, history, and culture of ancient Greece. This casebook uniquely blends commentary and primary documents, situating the epic within historical contexts that are important for students to understand.

The literary analysis chapter is ideal for readers coming to The Odyssey for the first time, introducing the work with a chronology of events and identification of major characters and themes. Topical chapters carefully consider matters of mythology, geography, archeology, and class issues pertinent to The Odyssey. Excerpts from classical and scholarly sources, including Herodotus, Plato, Thucydides, and Bulfinch, help students understand the historical framework, and materials from government documents and newspaper accounts help students make connections betweenThe Odyssey's thematic ideas and current events, such as the September 11th attacks and the ongoing conflict in Ireland.
Understanding The Old Man and the Sea
Authors: Valenti Patricia Dunlavy
Published: February 2024

Winner of the 1953 Pulitzer Prize for Fiction and specifically cited by the Swedish Academy when Hemingway received the Nobel Prize for Literature in 1954, The Old Man and the Sea remains one of the author's most beloved works. This casebook helps readers interpret and appreciate the thematic concerns of the novel, as well as the contextual issues it explores.

Topic chapters provide information on Cuba, including its natural geography, sociopolitical history, and the ethnic background of its people. A wide variety of primary documents such as interviews and articles, along with charts and illustrations, establish a framework for interdisciplinary study.

One chapter with particular appeal to students deals with Hemingway's treatment of the ethos and issues of baseball and sports. Included are documents pertaining to the Cuban league, the legendary Joe DiMaggio, and a historical perspective of baseball offered by the Director of Research at the Cooperstown Baseball Hall of Fame in an original interview conducted for this book. The casebook is completed with contemporary issues, suggestions for oral and written exploration of the novel, and suggested further readings.
Vitamins and Minerals
Authors: Kroner Zina
Published: February 2024

Insightful, objective, and evidence-based, this overview of the most commonly used supplements dispels misinformation and provides facts from a qualified physician’s point of view.

An endless array of vitamin and mineral supplements are available to health-conscious consumers today, and an increasing number of individuals have incorporated these supplements into their daily routines. Unfortunately, their use is often inspired by rumor rather than sound medical advice. The results of clinical research on these supplements’ effectiveness are often inconclusive while some studies have even shown negative health effects from overuse. Instead of relying on media hype and often-conflicting “word-of-mouth” information, people who take nutritional supplements need an authoritative, evidence-based reference text about self-medication with vitamins and minerals. Dr. Zina Kroner has provided exactly that.

Vitamins and Minerals is an eye-opening guide that separates truth from myth about dozens of today’s common and popular supplements. It covers the effects of the deficiency of each nutrient, its primary uses, dosages, food sources, potential side effects, and mechanism of action, helping readers make informed decisions about use of these under-regulated, over-the-counter “nutraceuticals.”
Walt Disney
Authors: Krasniewicz Louise
Published: February 2024

This insightful biography takes a balanced and thoughtful look at the creative and enigmatic man who has had a greater influence on American culture than almost any other individual: Walt Disney.

Walt Disney has been dissected, criticized, and lauded in numerous biographies, most of which try to penetrate the psychology of the man and his motives. Walt Disney: A Biography takes a cultural approach, looking at Disney as both a product of his culture and a cultural innovator who influenced entertainment, education, leisure, and even history.

Drawing on many original sources, Walt Disney provides an overview of this genius's remarkable life and family. At the same time, the book places Disney in the context of his times as a way of exploring the roots of and inspiration for his creativity. Because Walt Disney's creations and ideas still affect our movies, play activities, vacation choices, and even our dreams and imagination, his influence is as important today as it was when he was alive, and this thoroughly engaging book shows why.