bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
AS3-SAE: Automatic Sleep Stages Scoring Using Stacked Autoencoders
Authors: Vaezi Mahtab , Nasri Mehdi
Published: September 2023

Purpose: Sleep is a subconscious state, and the brain is active during it. Automatic classification of sleep stages can help identify various diseases. In recent years, automatic sleep monitoring using deep learning networks has attracted the attention of researchers.
Materials and Methods: In this paper, a deep learning type neural network called Stacked Autoencoders (SAEs) is used for automatically classifying sleep stages. SAEs are a kind of neural network with encoder and decoder blocks. The function of these networks is similar to the human brain and is capable of automatically processing signals; also SAEs are robust to noise. To prove the efficiency of this network, in addition to examining the effect of various biological signals such as Electrocardiogram (ECG) and Electroencephalogram (EEG) on the performance of sleep stage classification, Sleep Heart Health Study (SHHS) and ISRUC standard databases have been used, which include night recordings of 30 and 10 healthy humans, respectively.  
Results: The accuracy of classifying 2 to 6 classes by SHHS database are 0.995, 0.983, 0.9780, 0.9688, 0.961, and on ISRUC database accuracies are 0.996, 0.994, 0.9511, and 0.9431. Moreover, the proposed network can classify wake, deep sleep, and light sleep using the ECG signal (acc = 0.75, kappa = 0.69).
Conclusion: In the review of the results, it is concluded that sleep stages classification based on EEG signal has better results, still acquisition of ECG signal and its acceptable results can be a good alternative to use. In addition to its high ability of the proposed method to detect sleep stages, this network is robust to noise, which is very necessary and important for the clinical processing of sleep signals.
Characterization of the Radiation Contamination in an 18MV Linac Treatment Room Made of some Nanoparticles Mixture
Authors: Ghanavati Sara , Makiabadi Nahid , Keshavarz Sajad , Ghiasi Hosein
Published: September 2023

Purpose: Shielding against radiation in radiotherapy and radiology requires deep knowledge of radiation physics and shielding design methods. The application of nanoparticles in the photon and neutron dose moderation has been proven in the literature.
Materials and Methods: Effective neutron mass removal cross-section (ΣR/ρ) was for the ordinary concrete doped with 50nm in diameter nanosphers mixture of Fe2O3(5%), WO3(5%), B4H (5%), Pb2O3(5%) was estimated with MCNP5 Monte Carlo (MC) code and N-XCOM computational program. An 18MV linac room made of the nanoparticles dopped ordinarily simulated. Additionally, the room was considered with three legs in the maze and photoneutron and capture γ-ray Dose Equivalent (DE) were estimated at the modeled rooms maze.
Results: Total ΣR/ρ with energies 100 keV-2000keV was estimated using MC and N-XCOM as 0.02802-0.02687 cm2/gand 0.02810- 0.02687 cm2/g, respectively. Total ΣR/ρ of the neutron for the pure ordinary concrete was estimated by MC code and N-XCOM with energies 100 keV-2000keV as 0.02802-0.02687 cm2/g and 0.02810- 0.02687 cm2/g. Borated Polyethylene (BPE) and Lead required thickness calculated as 7.43×10-06 mm and 4.73×10-06 mm for the capture γ-ray shielding.
Epidemilogic Study of Death Caused by Endocrine, Nutritional, and Metabolic Diseases in Iran During 2006-2018
Authors: Moradabadi Mohammad Torkashvand , Hannani Sedigheh , Torkashvand Zahra
Published: September 2023

Objective: The epidemiological transition and the increase of chronic diseases resulted in the rise of endocrine, nutritional and metabolic (ENM) diseases as causes of death. This study aimed to explore the death rate caused by ENM in Iran 2006-18.
Materials and Methods: Secondary data analysis was done. The demographic data on death were extracted (age, sex and cause of death) at the provincial level from the death records registered by civil registration. The conditions and trends of ENM death were analyzed from 2006 to 2018. The differences were analyzed in terms of age, sex, place of residence, and over time through indicators of death rate, sex ratio, and years of life lost (YLL).
Results: Out of 1708 pregnant women, 244 (14.3%) had GDM, and 1464 (85.7%) did not. There was a statistically significant difference between these two groups in terms of age (P: <0.001), weight (P: <0.001), number of pregnancies (P: <0.001), delivery (P: <0.001), previous diseases (P: <0.001), and Rh (P: 0.01). While in terms of the ABO blood group system (P= 0.3) and abortion rate (P= 0.067), no statistically significant difference was observed.
Conclusion: 6,906 people were died in Iran between 2006- 2018 due to ENM diseases. The death rate from this disease increased from 3.5 per 100,000 people in 2006 to 8.4 in 2018. More women died, especially in old age, with the peak of death being at the age of 50 and older. ENM death resulted in the loss of 67,041 years of life.
Assessment of Fungal Aerosols Dispersion from Municipal Solid Waste Disposal Site: A Case Study of Karaj, Iran
Authors: Farzin Omid Alizad , Godini Hatam , Noorisepehr Mohammad , Mahmoudi Elaheh
Published: September 2023

Introduction: Fungal aerosols from landfill sites can play a fundamental role in environmental pollution and health. The present study aimed to assess the dispersion of fungal aerosols from municipal solid waste disposal site.
Materials and Methods: In this cross-sectional study, the concentration of fungal aerosols was determined in four geographical directions at distances of 250, 500, 750, and 1000 m around landfill site. Relative humidity and temperature were also measured. Moreover the concentration and type of the fungal taxa isolated from landfill site under different environmental and metrological conditions were evaluated.
Results: The results showed that the maximum and minimum concentrations of fungal aerosol in the landfill site were 256.18 ± 59.7 CFU/m3 and 76.56 ± 23.2 CFU/m3, respectively. The most frequent fungi detected from municipal landfill site included Penicillium (43.67%), Cladosporium (33.54%), Yeast (7.60%), Aspergillus (5.91%), Curvularia (3.62%), Chrysosporium (1.57%), Alternaria (1.54%), Scopulariopsis (0.84%), and Ulocladium (0.60%) taxa. The maximum identified fungal aerosol concentration in the area around the solid waste landfill was 350 CFU/m3. Furthermore, the concentration of fungal aerosols in the environment was significantly related to relative humidity, wind direction, and temperature in spring and winter (P < 0.05).
Conclusion: Municipal solid waste disposal site can be a potential source for fungal aerosol dispersion. Moreover, fungal aerosols concentration is correlated with wind direction and speed, relative humidity, and temperature
The Study of Water Quality in Poultry Farms in Ardestan, Iran
Authors: Mohebbi Fatemeh , Akbari Marzieh , Moosavi Seyed Gholam Abbass , Mostafaii Gholamreza , Aboosaedi Zahra , Miranzadeh Mohammad Bagher
Published: September 2023

Introduction: The quality of drinking water is of vital importance in breeding chickens. High levels of bacteria, minerals, or other contaminants in the water of poultry farms can have adverse effects on the natural physiology of chickens. Therefore, this study aims to investigate the physical, chemical, and microbial quality of water used in poultry farms in Ardestan, Iran.
Materials and Methods: This descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted on water sources (Wells and Qanats) of 35 poultry farms in Ardestan during the summer of 2021.Water samples were randomly taken and send to laboratory for analysis of physical, chemical, and microbial parameters according to Standard Methods. SPSS 16 software was applied for statistical analysis.
Results: With the exception of sodium, sulfates, and total hardness (TH), all other parameters fell within acceptable standard limits. Some water samples showed elevated levels of total coliforms exceeding the prescribed limits. Furthermore, the mean concentrations of heavy metals, including iron, lead, chromium, and cadmium remained within acceptable levels in all samples.
Conclusion: Although the majority of water quality parameters in the studied poultry farms were compatible with standards limits, testing and monitoring the chemical and microbial quality of water in poultry farms is recommended on a regular basis.
Evaluating the Protective Effect of Ailanthus altissima (Mill.) Swingle in a Rat Model of Acetic Acid-Induced Ulcerative Colitis
Authors: Gravandi Mohammad Mehdi , Hosseini Seyede Zahra , Alavi Seyede Darya , Jafari Seyed Mohammad Reza , Zhaleh Mohsen , Farzaei Mohammad Hosein
Published: September 2023

Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) has two subtypes called ulcerative colitis (UC) and Crohn's disease (CD). They have the same tissue damage processes; however, differ in the initial procedures and immune regulatory aberrations. Tumor necrosis factor-alpha (TNF-α) appears to have an important function and a key pathogenic role in CD and UC. In this paper, we evaluated the protective impact of the extract of Ailanthus altissima (Mill.) Swingle (tree of heaven), Simaroubaceae, in acetic acid-induced UC. Ferric-reducing capacity of plant extract, total phenols, and total flavonoid contents were measured in A. altissima ethanolic extract. Thirty male rats were randomly divided into six groups including control, normal, mesalazine 300 mg/kg (positive control) and 3 treatment groups with doses of 50, 100, and 200 mg/kg for 7 days. Except for the normal group, all animals received 2 mL of 4% acetic acid infusion into the large intestine. Upon 48 h after the last gavage, the animals were euthanized. Acetic acid intracolonic administration resulted in a severe acute inflammation in the colonic tissue, which was improved by A. altissima extract at all examined doses in both microscopic and macroscopic aspects. In comparison to the control, TNF-α was considerably lower in the mesalazine and 200 mg/kg A. altissima extract groups. Conclusively, the valuable effects of the extract in the treatment of UC were confirmed by TNF-α levels, histological data, and macroscopic observations, especially at 200 mg/kg dosage. Future studies are recommended to further clarify the action mechanisms of this plant.
Evaluation of a Persian Natural Topical Medicine Based on Sesame Oil on Mild-to-Moderate Outpatient Coronavirus Disease-19 Patients: A Randomized Triple-Blind Placebo-Controlled Clinical Trial
Authors: Ahmadi Reza , Mohammadzadeh-Moghadam Hossein , Esmaeili Reza , Khajavi Abdoljavad , Ghahramany Maryam , Salarbashi Davoud , Bahramizadeh Mahdieh , Elyasi Sepideh
Published: September 2023

Sesame oil (SO) or so-called Tahini has been traditionally used for management of various conditions including burns and wounds and relief of pain, fever, and inflammation n Persian Medicine. It poses anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and anti-carcinogenic activities; then it could be used in various inflammatory conditions. A triple-blind randomized placebo-controlled clinical trial was carried out to examine the efficacy of a Persian natural topical medicine based on sesame oil in outpatients suffering mild and moderate coronavirus disease-19 (COVID-19). The participants were 101 COVID-19 patients who met the inclusion criteria. The participants were allocated randomly to treatment (n = 51) group who received topical Sesame oil formulation five times daily on the chest and back skin for 1 week or the placebo (n = 50) group. The symptoms were examined at admittance and over a follow-up course and the results were compared in the two groups after 3 and 7 days. After three days, fever (7.84 vs. 20.41%, P=0.05), chills (3.92 vs. 16.33%, P=0.03), cough (severe 0 vs. 8.6, intermediate 50.98 vs. 65.31%, P=0.007) and headache (mild 7.84 vs. 30.61, moderate 5.88 vs. 0, P=0.004) had a significant lower prevalence in the treatment group. However, after 7 days, all symptoms had insignificant difference between two groups (P>0.05). No significant adverse reaction reported in both groups. As the results indicated, topical formulation consisting of sesame oil and cow butter, rubbing on the chest and back of the mild-to-moderate COVID-19 patients five times daily could significantly improve cough, fever, chills and headache, in 3 days. But it could not be effective on final outcome of the patients. More works covering a larger sample size are needed.
Protective Effect of Vitis gracilis Wall (Vitaceae) Leaf Decoction on Sexual Vitality and Testis of Alloxan-Induced Diabetic Mice
Authors: Santoso Putra , Ilyas Syafruddin , Midoen Yurnadi Hanafi , Yuniarti Alfi
Published: September 2023

Diabetes mellitus is profoundly associated with various detrimental outcomes including sexual dysfunction and infertility in males. On the other hand, a medicinal plant namely Vitis gracilis Wall (Vitaceae) has been used as a traditional medicine to enhance vitality. This present study aimed to investigate the protective effect of V. gracilis leaf decoction against diabetes-induced sexual dysfunction and testicle histopathology in adult male mice. The experiment was composed of five different groups namely the control (non-diabetic) group, the diabetes group (without any treatments), and the diabetes treated with V. gracilis decoction at the doses of 25, 50, and 100 g/L, respectively. In addition, the phytochemical constituents of leaf decoction were determined by using Ultra performance-liquid chromatography-mass spectroscopy (UPLC-MS). Our data demonstrated that, despite failing to improve blood glucose profile and body weight, V. gracilis leaf decoction sustained intense sexual behaviors including face and genital kissing, genital licking, and mount toward estrous females. Moreover, lower doses of decoction (25 and 50 g/L) attenuated the diabetes-induced reduction of testis weight and precluded malondialdehyde accumulation in the testicle tissue. The decoction at the lower doses also ameliorated histopathological alterations in the testis, particularly the wall thickness of tubulus seminiferous and the number of necrotic cells. V. gracilis decoction also improved hematological values including hemoglobin, red blood cell count and hematocrit level. In addition, UPLC-MS analysis revealed a total of 26 phytochemical compounds with seven predominant substances. In conclusion, leaf decoction of V. gracilis, particularly at lower doses but not at a higher dose, exerted a protective effect on sexual vitality, testicle tissue, and hematological value under diabetic condition. The beneficial effects of V. gracilis decoction might be associated with its various bioactive compounds. Therefore, V. gracilis leaves may be a future candidate as a potent natural drug for male sexual vitality and testicle protection against diabetes.
The Efficacy of Cichorium intybus L., Trigonella foenum-graecum L. and Foeniculum vulgare Mill. in Improvement of Ulcerative Colitis Symptoms: A Randomized Clinical Trial
Authors: Mohammadi Soghra , Masoodi Mohsen , Sabzikarian Mohammad , Talebi Atefeh , Mokhtare Marjan , Akbari Abolfazl , Faghihi Kashani Amirhossein
Published: September 2023

Due to the lack of favorable response to synthetic drugs, the tendency to use traditional medicine to treat inflammatory bowel disease has risen. We aimed to assess the effect of Cichorium intybus L., Trigonella foenum-graecum L., and Foeniculum vulgare L. on the control of recurrent ulcerative colitis (UC) symptoms. This randomized clinical trial was performed on 60 patients suffering from mild-to-moderate UC. Patients were randomly assigned to control and intervention groups. Patients in both groups were treated with a standard dose of oral mesalazine (3 g daily) for eight weeks. In addition, the intervention group was given a mixture of 200 mg C. intybus, 350 mg T. foenum-graecum, and 1.5 mg F. vulgare (three times a day). The disease activity was evaluated before and 60 days after the intervention using a simple clinical colitis activity index (SCCAI). The baseline mean SCCAI score was similar in both groups. Although the SCCAI score significantly reduced in both groups 60 days after the initial assessment, this reduction was significantly higher in the group receiving the herbal combination than in the control group. The intervention-related side effects, such as bloating and dyspepsia, were well tolerated. The use of C. intybus, T. foenum-graecum, and F. vulgare can effectively control UC symptoms and thus, can be used as an effective and safe medication for treating UC.
Chronic Kidney Disease and Its Comparison with Hozal-e-Kolye in Persian Medicine
Authors: Meghdadi Seddigheh , Hosseini Amirsaeed , Kamalinejad Mohammad , Yousofpour Mohammad
Published: September 2023

Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is recognized as a major global health problem, which is associated with numerous complications. This disease is characterized by kidney dysfunction and a reduced glomerular filtration rate. Among the main causes of this disease, we can refer to hypertension, diabetes, autoimmune diseases, and polycystic kidney disease. Despite the recent treatments, we are witnessing a rise in the cases of disease progression and the need for renal replacement therapy. The present study aimed to assess the causes and symptoms, as well as prevention and treatment options for Hozal-e-Kolye (kidney atrophy) in Persian medical texts and compare it with CKD. To conduct this study, the terms related to "Hozal-e-Kolye" were searched in reliable and available books of Persian medicine such as Al-Qanoon fi al-Tibb, Sharh-ol-asbab va al alamat, Zakhire -e kharazmshahi, Teb-e-Akbari and other resources. To examine the CKD, all reliable medical books, such as Harrison and Brenner, as well as PubMed, Science direct, and Scopus databases were used. Following that, a comparison was made between the extracted data on Hozal-e-Kolye and those about CKD. According to the results of this study, common points were seen between the causes and symptoms of Hozal-e-Kolye and chronic kidney disease. In Persian medicine, the treatment of Hozal-e-Kolye includes removing the causes of the disease, and then performing treatments to hydrate kidneys. These treatments can be used in CKD patients, based on the similarities between these two diseases. Considering the similarities in the causes and symptoms of Hozal-e-Kolye and CKD, these two diseases can be deemed close in nature, and accordingly, research ideas can be designed and implemented to prevent and help treat CKD.
Soft Tissue Manipulation and Naprapathy: Origins and Current Practices
Authors: Budagher-Marshall Miranda , Alò Dominique
Published: September 2023

Naprapathy is an integrative medicine therapy that can aide in decreasing medical costs by assisting in pain management and improving overall function in individuals experiencing musculoskeletal pain and dysfunction. Naprapathy was developed in 1907 by Oakley Smith. Naprapathy treats musculoskeletal pathologies by using connective tissue tension found within the vertebral column and peripheral joints with an emphasis on ligamentous tension. Current scientific studies have emphasized the role of fascia and its importance to manual medicine. Fascia has many properties including assisting in venous return, dissipation of tensional stress, pain, proprioception, and coordination of movement. Fascial restrictions occur when there is lack of glide between the fascial layers. These restrictions can be released with the utilization of different methods of fascial manipulation. Compared to other manual therapies, naprapathy has its own set of diagnostic tools and protocols emphasizing the treatment of fascial restrictions, stretching of buckled ligaments and tracing tension to the musculoskeletal system. It includes within its scope of practice dietary counseling in conjunction with vitamin and mineral supplementation for assistance in decreasing pain and inflammation. Several organizations and schools throughout the U.S. and internationally promote the discipline of naprapathy with the goal of advancing the profession by preparing practitioners at the doctorate level, treating patients, and using evidence-based medicine providing support for the efficacy of naprapathy and its interventions.
Design of double stage springs for Baja SAE type vehicles
Authors: Silva Pedro Márcio do Carmo , Ribeiro Camila Tavares , Melo Marcus Vinicius Sousa , Silva José Antônio da , Campos Júlio Cesar Costa , Siqueira Antonio Marcos de Oliveira , Teixeira Flavio Neves , Guimarães Luiz Gustavo Monteiro
Published: September 2023

Aiming to improve the parameters which influence the performance and ergonomics of the Komiketo Baja UFSJ prototype and to optimize its results during the Baja SAE competitions, a study proposed a new methodology to substitute linear springs for double stage spring. Springs are components with high elastic deformation’s ability that compound the automotive suspension system and they influence the vehicle dynamic performance. The experimentation consists in using the Microsoft Excel software and making a simulation of a model going through an irregular trail presenting high and low oscillation frequencies of the suspension, using MSC Adams Car® software. The test was divided in two stages, one for the operation of the vehicle with linear springs and the other for non-linear springs (double-stage springs). Then, some graphics were presented with the necessary data, aiming to compare the behavior of both suspension conditions, where the vertical acceleration was considered as a comparative criterion. The results were promising presenting improvements as the ergonomics parameters, regarding the linear springs previously used in the vehicle.
Vpliv podnebnih sprememb na razvoj medonosne čebele
Authors: Kapun Stanko
Published: September 2023

Podnebne spremembe so tu. Posledice bodo nepredvidljive, če ne bomo takoj ukrepali in se pričeli nanje prilagajati tudi na področju čebelarstva. Tradicionalno uveljavljene modele tehnologij, in sicer vzreje čebeljih družin, zdravstvenega varstva itd., bomo najverjetneje morali v določenih segmentih spremeniti in jih prilagoditi tako, da zaradi podnebnih sprememb ne bodo negativno vplivali na v evoluciji razvoja vzpostavljene zakonitosti biologije čebel. Potrebno si bo odgovoriti na številna vprašanja, še najprej pa bo potrebno vse morebitne spremembe proučiti in jih na osnovi trenutnih znanj njihov negativni vpliv na čebele omiliti ali celo preprečiti. Torej tudi na področju čebelarstva potrebujemo strategijo prilagajanja na podnebne spremembe.
Hitrost gibanja sončevih peg
Authors: Ülen Simon , Holc Tanja
Published: September 2023

V prispevku predstavljamo izračun hitrosti gibanja Sončevih peg, ki predstavlja enostaven in nazoren način določitve hitrosti vrtenja Sonca. Prikazan je način, kako določiti, izpeljati in izračunati količine, ki jih potrebujemo za izračun hitrosti peg. V zaključku prispevka predstavljamo izračun hitrosti izbrane Sončeve pege s podatki, izmerjenimi med 4-tedenskim opazovanjem in fotografiranjem Sonca.
Madžarsko-slovenski in slovenskomadžarski literarni stiki v zrcalu prevedene literature
Authors: Zágorec-Csuka Judit
Published: September 2023

Posredovanje kulture ima v globaliziranem svetu veliko možnosti. To velja tudi za madžarsko-slovenske in slovensko-madžarske literarne stike v prevodoslovju. Kako vidimo prevedeno literaturo v književnostih obeh srednjeevropskih narodov na začetku 21. stoletja? Kakšne predhodne vrednote nosita? Kdo so tisti slovenski in madžarski pisatelji, pesniki, esejisti, ki imajo prevedena dela v slovenski ali madžarski jezik, v jezik sosednje kulture? Kako in v kaj se je afirmiralo prevodoslovje v obeh kulturah? Kdo so bili tisti prevajalci, ki so več desetletij prevajali literaturo sosednjega naroda, ustvarjali mostove, povezovalne vezi med dvema kontrastivnima jezikoma in kulturama? Na ta vprašanja da odgovore strokovni članek avtorice.
Razširjenost, evolucija in raznolikost populacij človeške ribice (Proteus anguinus)
Authors: Gorički Špela
Published: September 2023

Sorodstveni odnosi med populacijami človeške ribice so bili dolgo neznanka. Njeno evolucijsko zgodovino smo ugotavljali s filogenetsko analizo zaporedij mitohondrijskih genov. Z uporabo molekulske ure smo približno ocenili čase ločitev evolucijskih linij. Cepitve med tremi največjimi kladi, iz (1) Istre, (2) Slovenije in (3) osrednjih Dinaridov ter Dalmacije in Hercegovine so se po naših ocenah zgodile pred približno 7,2–16 milijoni let. Klada (2) in (3) sta naprej deljena. Edinstvena pigmentirana rasa človeške ribice iz Bele krajine je del jugovzhodnoslovenskega klada. Glede na recipročno monofilijo geografsko ali hidrografsko ločenih kladov in visoke genetske razdalje, ki dosegajo ali presegajo genetske razdalje med sestrskimi vrstami drugih dvoživk, smo identificirali več domnevno samostojnih evolucijskih linij, oziroma različnih vrst človeške ribice. Tudi pigmentirana človeška ribica verjetno predstavlja samostojno vrsto kljub temu, da smo pri tej populaciji zaznali precejšnjo genetsko podobnost s sorodnimi belimi človeškimi ribicami. Z inovativno metodo detekcije okoljske DNA (eDNA) v podzemni vodi smo namreč ugotovili, da se areala črne in bele človeške ribice v Beli krajini stikata. Ker pa doslej njunih križancev nismo zaznali ne z genetskimi ne z morfološkimi metodami, domnevamo, da sta populaciji reproduktivno izolirani, kar ustreza klasičnemu biološkemu konceptu vrste. Metodo okoljske DNA človeške ribice smo uspešno uporabili tudi v izvirih Črne Gore, zunaj doslej znanega območja njene razširjenosti, kar predstavlja prvo rabo te metode na kateri koli jamski živali na svetu.
Debata Hart–Devlin a samobójstwo – kontrowersje prawno-moralne
Authors: Guziak Patrycja
Published: September 2023

Akty samobójcze na przestrzeni wieków niewątpliwie stanowiły przedmiot kontrowersji na wielu płaszczyznach. Celem niniejszego artykułu jest opis tego zjawiska, a także przedstawienie dekryminalizacji samobójstw w ujęciu prawno-moralnym. Wykorzystując narzędzia dostarczone przez perspektywę historyczną, socjologiczną oraz filozoficznoprawną, autorka dokonuje analizy relacji między perspektywą prawną a etyczną w kontekście samobójstwa. Szczególną funkcję w tym zakresie pełni dziedzictwo jednej z najistotniejszych debat współczesnej filozofii prawa, jaką jest debata Hart–Devlin. Zarówno spojrzenie Hartowskie, jak i Devlinowskie nie prowadzi jednak do jednoznacznego rozstrzygnięcia, między innymi ze względu na dominujący w temacie samobójstwa konflikt wartości, jakimi są prawo do życia oraz wolność jednostki. Autorka dochodzi do wniosku, iż pomimo marginalnego znaczenia, jakie obecnie ma dyskurs w temacie samobójstwa, wnioski wynikające z jego analizy mogą stanowić przesłankę do dalszych rozważań w ramach sporu o moralizm.
The Effect of Habitat Manipulation on Early Gonad Maturation of Channa striata in Captive Condition
Authors: Damle Dushyant , Kumar Rajesh , Ahilan B. , Pillai Bindu R. , Chidambaram P. , Swain Pragyan Paramita , Debbarma Jackson , Sundaray J.K.
Published: September 2023

Background: With remarkable growth in aquaculture, the need for system diversification and species diversification has been demanded by the producers to gain fruitful output in terms of profit. Striped murrel, Channa striata has been identified as a suitable species for modern aquaculture systems in terms of species diversification due to their fast growth rate, air-breathing nature, higher market price and consumer acceptance. The major bottlenecks in seed production of murrel are captive maturation and short spawning window. To overcome these problems, an attempt was made to achieve early gonadal maturity of striped murrel in captive conditions by intervening in the brooder rearing habitat. Methods: In this regard, four habitats were tested in duplicates, namely T1 - Tank with clean reservoir water without macrophytes and soil base, T2 - Tanks provided with floating (Water hyacinth, Eichhornia sp) and submerged (Waterthyme, Hydrilla sp) aquatic macrophytes without any soil base, T3- Tanks provided with only soil base (15-20 cm) without any macrophytes and T4 - Tanks provided with both soil base and macrophytes. Result: At the end of the three-months rearing phase, the fishes provided with macrophytes and soil base (T4) resulted in early maturation characterized by an egg size of around 1.29±0.21 mm and the majority of late granular stage oocytes and spermatozoa in ovary and testes, respectively. The results concluded that providing a bottom soil base of 15-20 cm and covering the 20-30% water spread area using aquatic macrophytes in the brood rearing tank helped in the gonadal maturation of striped murrel during pre-monsoon in captive conditions.
Therapeutic Potency of Camellia sinensis Extract on Neurochemical and Oxidative Changes Correlates to Autistic Disorder in Rat Pups Model
Authors: Salem Fatma Elzahraa H. , Abdel-Gaber Rewaida , Al-Megrin Wafa A. , El-Khadragy Manal F.
Published: September 2023

Background: Prenatal exposure to valproate is capable of inducing experimental autism in rat pups. This study aimed to investigate the role of Camellia sinensis green tea extract (GTE) in ameliorating the neurochemical changes induced by autism. Methods: Pregnant rats were treated with a single intraperitoneal dose of sodium valproate (600 mg/kg) on the 12.5th gestational day. The treatment with GTE (300 mg/kg) orally in autistic rat pups at postnatal day 15 for 20 days. Result: Induction of autism resulted in a significant decrease in the cerebellum and cortical 5-HT, DA, NE, GABA, glycine and taurine and a decrease in brain cholesterol and antioxidants enzymes (GSH, SOD and CAT) at P less than 0.05. However, it showed a significant increase in MAO, AChE, glutamate, aspartate, serine and lipid peroxidation in addition to elevation in inflammatory biomarkers in brain tissue. Treatment with GTE extract showed significant decrease in AChE and MAO in addition to reduction in the excitatory amino acid GABA in brain tissue which in accordance resulted in marked elevation in cerebellar and cortical monoamine contents. Furthermore, administration of GTE improved the antioxidant defence system in cerebellum and cerebral cortex by activating the level of GSH, SOD and CAT. These results are accompanied by marked reduction in oxidative stress biomarker (NO and MDA) and lowering in the level of TNF-α and IL-6. In conclusion, it could be stated that GTE exerts an ameliorative effect on autistic rat pups possibly due to antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects and could be effective in the management of autism.
Assessment of the Responses of Chickpea (Cicer arietinum L.) to the Exogenous Application of Gibberellic Acid and Indole Butyric Acid at Different Crop Development Stages
Authors: Hosni Taoufik , Abbes Zouhaier , Thebti Siwar , Kharrat Mohamed , Dahmane Ali
Published: September 2023

Background: Chickpea (Cicer arietinum L.) is one of the most important pulse crops in the world. In Tunisia, the chickpea is vulnerable to fluctuation in production in the last few decades. However, phytohormones are known to play crucial roles in regulating different development processes in plants. Methods: This research was conducted in Petri dish and pot experiments in order to determine the effect of gibberellic acid (GA3) and indole butyric acid (IBA) phytohormones on some growth parameters of chickpea. In this study, GA3 at concentrations of 0, 0.05, 0.1, 0.15 and 0.2 g/l and IBA at concentrations of 0, 10-5, 10-4, 10-3 and 10-2 g/l were applied at different stages of chickpea development. Result: Results of Petri dishes trial revealed that IBA (10-4g/l) and GA3 (0.2 g/l) hormones improved significantly the shoot and root length of chickpea plant. Results of pots pointed out that the chickpea achieves the highest plant height when IBA (10-4 or 10-3 g/l) and GA3 (0.2 g/l) were used at pre-flowering stage. The IBA and GA3 application with concentrations of 10-3 g/l and 0.1 g/l, respectively allowed the highest nodule number at post-flowering stage. The parameters number of branches, fresh and dry weight of the aerial part and leaves number were improved in chickpea plants treated with IBA and GA3 at pre-flowering and post-flowering, respectively. Similarly, the number of flowers was promoted by the two hormones. The weight and the number of seeds were significantly enhanced by all IBA treatments in plants. An increase in weight and the number of seeds was observed at post-flowering phase of GA3 treatment. Thus, these results identified the beneficial effect of tested phytohormones in chickpea growth.
Fulminant Peritonitis Following Second Trimester Spontaneous Abortion; Case Report, 2023
Authors: Frezgi Okbu , Tesfai Berhe , Mohmed Mhamoud , Hussein Khalid
Published: September 2023

Background: Sepsis Following Abortion Is Usually a Feature of Induced Abortion, Especially When It Is Performed Under Unhygienic Conditions And By Untrained Person. Although Extremely Rare, Spontaneous Abortions Can Result Into Severe Sepsis And Endanger Life of the Pregnant Woman. Case Report: A 30 year old multiparous mother was admitted with history of spontaneous abortion at 18 weeks gestation at nearby hospital in teseney, eritrea on 21/03/2022. It was planned pregnancy that ended up in inevitable abortion which was attended by general practitioners and midwives in the hospital and discharged after 48 hours. A week later, on 28/03/2022, she was re-admitted again with a complaint of diffuse abdominal pain, distention and shortness of breath. Despite a week course of broad spectrum antibiotics in the hospital, abdomen was progressively distended, and she was referred to orotta national maternity referral hospital. explorative laparotomy was done and about three liters of serous fluid with foul smelling debris was evacuated from the abdomen. Extensive bowel adhesion was found and gentle adhesion lysis was done. parietal peritoneum was red to black in color and uterus and ovaries were found healthy. on postoperative third day, she developed pulmonary embolism and transferred to intensive care unit. after a month of medical and surgical management, she was discharged home with full improvement. Conclusion: The case is presented because of its rarity in regards to primary etiology and severity of sepsis. The onset was acute that may end in death if urgent interventions were not done. Clinicians should high index of suspicion for these rare associations in which the pathogenesis is not yet known.
SOSYAL MEDYADA POPÜLİST SÖYLEM VE POLİTİK PSİKOLOJİ: 2019 TÜRKİYE YEREL SEÇİMLERİ ÖRNEĞİ
Authors: BATUR Atakan , GEÇER Ekmel
Published: September 2023

21.yüzyılda yükselişe geçen popülizm kelime manası olarak halkçılık anlamına gelse de, toplumu iki zıt kutba ayırarak biz-onlar sınıflandırması temelinde karşımıza çıkan bir olgudur. Popülizmde biz, iyi olanla; onlar, kötü olanla özdeş hale getirilmektedir. Toplumun bu şekilde kutuplara bölünmesi ve bir grubun ötekileştirilmesi birçok demokratik ülkede olduğu gibi Türkiye için de potansiyel bir durum teşkil etmektedir. Bu bağlamda, elinizdeki çalışma popülizmin söylem biçimlerinin gözlemlenebildiği bir ülke olan Türkiye’de, yerel seçimler bağlamında popülist unsurların tespit edilmesi amaçlanmış; bu çerçevede adayların sosyal medya gönderileri üzerinden bir değerlendirme yapılmıştır. Çalışma yapılırken nitel araştırma yöntemi tercih edilmiş ve söylem analizi tekniğinden faydalanılmış; Şen & Altın (2020) ve Engesser ve arkadaşlarının (2017) kullandığı yöntemden faydalanılmıştır. Sosyal medyadan metinsel olarak elde edilen bulgular, popülist unsurların Türkiye siyasetinde aktif bir şekilde var olduğunu göstermektedir. Sadece bu bulgulardan yola çıkarak siyasilerin popülist olarak tanımlanması güç olsa da söylemlerinde tespit edilen popülist unsurların varlığı popülizme olan meyili ortaya çıkartmaktadır.
Özel eğitim akademisyenlerinin bakış açısıyla hibrit sınıflarda eğitim süreci
Authors: UÇAR Ahmet Serhat
Published: September 2023

Araştırma, özel eğitim alanındaki akademisyenlerin hibrit derslere ilişkin görüşlerini derinlemesine incelemek amacıyla bir durum çalışması olarak tasarlanmıştır. Çalışmada dokuz katılımcı yer almıştır. Katılımcılar amaçlı örnekleme yöntemlerinden ölçüt örnekleme ile belirlenmiştir. Çalışmaya dâhil edilecek katılımcıların belirlenmesinde iki ölçüt kullanılmıştır. Birincisi YÖK'e bağlı üniversitelerde halen özel eğitim alanında akademisyen olarak çalışıyor olmak, ikincisi ise meslek hayatında hibrit ders yürütmüş olmaktır. Veri toplama aracı olarak yarı yapılandırılmış görüşmeler ve gözlemler kullanılmıştır. Ayrıca araştırma verilerini çeşitlendirmek için düzenli olarak yansıtıcı araştırmacı günlüğü tutulmuştur. Veriler içerik analizi tekniği kullanılarak analiz edilmiştir. Araştırma bulguları dört ana tema ve 13 alt tema altında düzenlenmiştir. Ana temalar hibrit derslere geçiş, hibrit derslerin sağladığı kolaylıklar, hibrit derslerden kaynaklanan zorluklar ve hibrit derslerin geleceği olarak sıralanmaktadır.
Proje yaklaşımının çocukların bilimsel süreç becerilerini kullanmalarına yönelik sağladığı fırsatların öğretmen görüşleri bağlamında incelenmesi
Authors: KEFİ Sara
Published: September 2023

Bu çalışmada; proje yaklaşımının, 4-6 yaş grubu çocukların bilimsel süreç becerilerini kullanmalarına yönelik sağladığı fırsatların, öğretmen görüşleri bağlamında incelenmesi amaçlanmıştır. Çalışma nitel araştırma yöntemlerinden durum çalışması (case studies) olarak desenlenmiştir. Foça Belediyesi Çocuk Evinde görev yapan beş öğretmen çalışma grubunu oluşturmuştur. Çalışma grubunda ki öğretmenlerin görüşlerini belirlemek için araştırmacı tarafından geliştirilmiş dokuz sorudan oluşan yarı yapılandırılmış görüşme formu ve demografik bilgileri içeren bir form kullanılmıştır. Veri çeşitliliğinin sağlanması için öğretmenlerin görüşme sorularına verdikleri açıklayıcı örneklerden direk alıntılara ve bu örnekleri destekleyen çocukların etkinlik fotoğraflarından da yararlanılmıştır. Çalışmanın verileri, içerik analizi ile çözümlenmiştir. Araştırma sonunda elde edilen bulgular; öğretmenlerin proje yaklaşımının çocukların bilimsel süreç becerilerini kullanmalarına yönelik çok zengin fırsatlar sağladığını ve çocukların bilimsel süreç becerilerini kullanmalarında proje yaklaşımı aşamalarının olumlu yönde etkisinin olduğunu ifade ettiklerini göstermektedir. Çalışma sonunda okulöncesi eğitim programının planlayıcısı ve uygulayıcısı olan okulöncesi öğretmenlerinin programlarına proje yaklaşımını planlı ve sistemli bir şekilde dahil edebilmelerine yönelik öneriler geliştirilmiştir.
Problems in determining substantive law norms to protect museum objects and collections as intellectual property
Authors: Zolotov Gennady B.
Published: September 2023

The importance of the research is conditioned by the ongoing commercialization and expansion of masterpiece and museum objects use limits, as well as museum collections in the context of ensuring the rights and legitimate interests of museums as corresponding intellectual property objects’ right holders. This predetermined the study of museums’ participation peculiarities in civil legal relations taking into account the legal regime of museum objects and museum collections as the purpose of this research. The tasks include the establishment of the museum’s civil legal status as a relevant legal relations subject, civil turnover characterization of museum objects and museum collections and their legal regulation sources, current legislation norms’ application practice analysis on the use of museum objects. The theoretical basis of the research is provided by civilization science representatives’ works of recent years, the subject of which affects public relations connected with the museum objects and museum collections protection as intellectual property objects. The normative basis is formed by the legislation provisions on culture, museum legislation, legislation on intellectual property. The empirical basis is the materials of court cases on disputes on the museum objects use and collections for commercial purposes.
Проєктування механізму натискної плити плоского висікального преса
Authors: Іванко Андрій Іванович , Колінько Ілля Олександрович
Published: September 2023

Наукове дослідження присвячене проєктуванню принципово нового високопродуктивного привода натискної плити. Привод є невід’ємною важливою складовою поліграфічної машини, що відіграє важливу роль в якості виготовлення майбутньої поліграфічної продукції. Особливо це стосується пакувальної галузі — виробів з картону.
Класичні приводні шарнірні важільні механізми натискної плити мають ряд недоліків: створюють надлишкові вібраційні навантаження, контактні елементи прискорено виходять з ладу та мають громіздкі конструкції загалом. Тому метою роботи є розробка нового пневматичного привода реверсивної дії натискної плити плоского штанцювального для виготовлення картонних розгорток.
Завданням наукової роботи є детальний аналіз відомих класичних циклових приводів натискної плити та проєктування на їх основі принципово нового пневматичного механізму для висікання картонних паковань. Удосконалення та модернізація приводного механізму натискної плити для висікання розгорток реалізується за рахунок використання чотирьох опорних пневмоциліндрів.
Проведені аналітичні розрахунки дають загальну характеристику технологічного процесу висікання картонних розгорток з використанням пневматичного привода. Підібрані силові показники пневмоциліндрів привода натискної плити дозволяють нам стверджувати про доцільність їх використання. Основними технічними показники вдосконаленої технології є: робочі об’єми пневматичних циліндрів, діаметри трубопроводів, розрахункові площі поршня та штока пневматичного циліндра. Перевірка працездатності пневматичного привода натискної плити здійснюється за рахунок критеріїв інерційності та швидкісних характеристик поршня.
Рекомендовано використовувати пневматичні циліндри з відносно його найменшим робочим тиском і більшою площею поршня, так як вибрані дані позитивно впливатимуть на підготовчий часовий період. Крім того можна стверджувати, що пневматичний приводний механізм натискної плити буде високопродуктивним і може суттєво здешевити конструкцію.
SHARED AUTOMATIC DRINKING WATER TREATMENT AND DISPENSING SYSTEMS AND METHODS OF THEIR OPTIMIZATION
Authors: Mudryk Rostyslav , Mitchenko Tetiana
Published: September 2023

Access to clean and safe drinking water is a fundamental human right. However, in many parts of the world, water scarcity and contamination pose significant challenges. To address these issues, shared automatic drinking water treatment and dispensing systems have emerged as innovative solutions. The article is devoted to the problem of access to safe, physiologically complete drinking water in collective systems of water preparation and sale, namely in water vending machines. Since such machines are a relatively new solution, the search for rational ways of adapting existing technologies is relevant and necessary for their widespread implementation. The article discusses the peculiarities of preparation and sale of water in the network of existing vending machines. It was established that automatic machines are autonomous multifunctional systems, the effectiveness of which depends on the balanced operation of all elements. Formulated requirements for the operation of automatic machines in autonomous conditions, namely, regarding water quality, automatic machine productivity, and the duration of its operation without operator intervention. A comparison of the requirements with operational data showed a discrepancy in water quality (in terms of hardness, pH, dry residue), productivity (10 times higher than required), duration of operation without an operator (4 times shorter than specified in the requirements). Factors influencing the operation of vending machines are formulated, namely: water preparation technology, number of stages, resource of filter elements, volume of water for own needs, combination of payment methods, time or volume logic of service. To achieve the proposed requirements, solutions have been developed, the effectiveness of which will be investigated in the course of further work. It was noted that a mandatory condition for the successful solution of the tasks set is digital control of the operation of the machine.
Analysis of the literacy level of health workers regarding Islamic life insurance at the Ofa Padang Mahondang Community Health Center
Authors: Sinulingga Cahya Purwati , Soemitra Andri , Aslami Nuri
Published: September 2023

IntroductionFinancial literacy on Islamic life insurance is considered low. Various things can be the causes of this low literacy including the lack of socialization, education, and professional collaboration programs.ObjectivesThis study aims to analyze the literacy level of health workers regarding Islamic life insurance considering the phenomenon of still very low penetration and density of such product. MethodThis research uses descriptive quantitative methods. Primary data was obtained through a questionnaire. The population of this study was 38 health workers who worked at the Ofa Padang Mahondang Village Health Center, Pulau Rakyat District, Asahan Regency, North Sumatra Province.Results57.9% of respondents had a high level of financial literacy, being able to answer correctly above 80%. 34.2% of respondents were in the middle category, being able to answer correctly between 60%-80%. Only 7.9% respondents were in low category, being able to answer correctly below 60%. ImplicationsThe study highlights the importance of continuous education and awareness campaigns about Islamic insurance among healthcare professionals and the broader population.Originality/NoveltyThis study contributes to efforts to increase knowledge about Islamic life insurance for health workers as the spearhead of health services in Indonesia.
Data Mining and Fusion Framework for In-Home Monitoring Applications
Authors: Ekerete Idongesit , Garcia-Constantino Matias , McCullagh Paul , Nugent Christopher , McLaughlin James
Published: September 2023

Sensor fusion algorithms and models have been widely used in recent times. Although research evidence has informed the use of sensor fusion models in diverse applications, there is room for improvement, especially in home-based health monitoring applications which require less supervision and technical knowledge of users. The present work compares data mining-based fusion software packages such as RapidMiner Studio, Anaconda, Weka, and Orange, and proposes a data fusion framework suitable for in-home applications. 574 privacy-friendly (binary) images and 1,722 datasets gleaned from thermal and Radar sensing solutions respectively, were fused using the software packages on instances of homogeneous and heterogeneous data aggregation. Experimental results indicated that the proposed fusion framework achieved an average Classification Accuracy of 84.7% and 95.7% on homogeneous and heterogeneous datasets respectively, with the help of data mining and machine learning models such as Naïve Bayes, Decision Tree, Neural Network, Random Forest, Stochastic Gradient Descent, Support Vector Machine, K-Nearest Neighbours and CN2 induction. Further evaluation of the sensor data fusion framework based on cross validation of features indicated average values of 94.4% for Classification Accuracy, 95.7% Precision and 96.4% for Recall.