bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Hidden vegetable matter in tissue sections – A case series
Authors: Jeyasivanesan Dhana Lakshmi , Bharathi Ramakrishnan
Published: April 2024

Food particles get frequently impacted in the oral cavity in varying sites. Oral pulse granuloma develops as a consequence of implantation of food particles of plant or vegetable origin in oral tissues. The lesion might be central or peripheral. It has a differing histological picture and may be confused with many other lesions including parasitic infection. Impacted vegetable matter is rarely associated with multiple myeloma, bacterial and fungal osteomyelitis, and squamous cell carcinoma and has never been reported in the literature before. Thus, in the present case series, we have discussed about the above three rare associations along with pulse granulomas associated with periapical granuloma and periapical cyst. The paper aims to discuss the clinical, histological, and polarising microscopic features of the cases and theories substantiating aetiology and in general about the differential diagnosis.
Efficacy of nutritional supplement (Haras) on carbon monoxide levels in smokers and non-smokers: An observational study
Authors: Chandavarkar Vidyadevi , Mishra Mithilesh Narayan , Bhargava Deepak , Rajashekaraiah Premalatha Bidadi , Singh Shafali , Kanuru Vijay
Published: April 2024

Context:

Carbon monoxide (CO) concentrations in exhaled air may impart a quick, non-invasive method to determine smoking status. Haras is a nutraceutical medication, which is slowly gaining recognition for its antioxidant and anti-inflammatory activities.

Aims:

The effectiveness of the Haras therapy in smokers and non-smokers will be assessed by evaluating breath CO levels.

Methods and Materials:

The study included 101 test subjects with 76 subjects of smokers and 25 subjects of non-smokers. Both the test groups were given 10 mL of Haras juice in divided doses per day for 30 days. The CO levels were evaluated using a breath analyser before drug trial and then on the 8th, 15th, 22nd and after the conclusion of the drug trial.

Statistical Analysis Used:

The Wilcoxon signed-rank test was used to compare the CO and carboxyhemoglobin levels among smokers and non-smokers.

Results:

Smokers had higher mean percent carboxyhemoglobin and mean parts per million CO values than non-smokers, and the difference between the two was shown to be statistically significant (P < 0.001). It was also found to be statistically significant from the first day to the eighth day, the first day to the 15th day, the first day to the 20th second day, first day to the 30th day (P < 0.001).

Conclusions:

Haras can be used effectively as an alternative supportive treatment for the diminution of CO levels in smokers and non-smokers.
Study of expression of GLUT-1 in oral potentially malignant disorders and oral squamous cell carcinoma: An immuno-histochemical analysis
Authors: Attur Shylaja K. , Patel Anil , Attur Kailash M.
Published: April 2024

Background:

Glucose is the chief source of energy for cells, and glucose transporter 1 (GLUT-1) is one of the most common glucose transporters in humans. Tumour cells are known to express hypoxia-related protein, and these may allow tumour cells to survive under a sustained hypoxic environment. Surviving cells develop a more aggressive phenotype, which results in poor prognosis.

Aims and Objectives:

Expression and comparison of GLUT-1 in normal tissues, potentially malignant disorders (PMDs), and oral squamous cell carcinoma (OSCC) and comparison of expression in different grades of OSCC.

Material and Methods:

A total of 57 cases (10 normal, 17 PMD, and 30 cases of OSCC) were stained immuno-histochemically with GLUT-1. The expression was scored as 0, 1, 2, 3, and 4 for negative, mild, moderate, severe, and intense staining, respectively.

Results:

GLUT-1 expression was detected in all grades of OSCC. A significant correlation was found on comparing normal and OSCC, normal and PMDs, and PMD and OSCC. The expression of GLUT-1 was significant when compared with different histopathological grades of OSCC.

Conclusions:

Expression of GLUT-1 increased from normal to PMDs to increasing grades of OSCC and hence can be used as a prognostic predictive marker for OSCC.
Neurenteric cyst in spinal canal: Four case reports and literature review
Authors: Mukherjee Sudipta Kumer , Hossain Mohammad Nazrul , Arman Dewan Muhammad , Huque Naila , Ekramullah Sheikh Muhammad , Ziauddin Md , Rahman Md Mosiur , Mohhamad Saifuddin Abu Zafar , Hasnat Aminul , Haroon Kaiser , Bari Saiful
Published: April 2024

Abstract

The congenital malformation known as a spinal neurenteric cyst (NEC) is a rare form of an endodermal cyst. We have reported four cases of intradural extramedullary NEC aged from five months to five years. All patients had symptoms and improved after the surgery. We conducted a literature review from a PubMed and Google Scholar search, and an analysis of the cases of NECs.
Navigating gender journeys: Psychiatric perspectives on transgender sexuality
Authors: Charan Gopal Singh , Kalia Raman , Kaur Akashpreet
Published: April 2024

Over the past few decades, society’s perception of transgender individuals has significantly transformed, leading to increased recognition and acceptance. However, despite these positive changes, transgender people have historically faced numerous challenges and stigmatization. This article delves into psychiatric perspectives on transgender sexuality and its impact on mental health. It emphasizes the importance of integrating psychiatrists into primary care to enhance engagement in outpatient behavioral health services for transgender and nonbinary adults. Gender identity and sexuality are interconnected aspects of human experience, and understanding transgender sexuality is essential for mental health professionals to provide effective support and care. Gender dysphoria, a psychological condition stemming from incongruence between gender identity and assigned sex, profoundly affects the mental health of transgender individuals, emphasizing the necessity of affirming and comprehensive mental health care. The significance of cultural factors and intersectionality in supporting transgender individuals and mental health professionals play a critical role in identity development by creating safe and supportive environments for exploration and self-acceptance. Affirmative approaches and treatment options, such as hormone replacement therapy and gender confirmation surgery, are discussed, stressing the importance of collaborative care involving medical and mental health professionals. Ultimately, this article underscores mental health professionals’ vital role in supporting transgender individuals’ mental well-being, fostering inclusivity, and contributing to more affirming society.
Capacity building to enhance knowledge and practices toward rabies among nursing students: A quasi-experimental intervention study in Rajasthan, India
Authors: Patel Mehul , Mangal Nitesh , Kumar Nitesh , Kumar L Dilip , Varghese K. A. , Sharma Mansi
Published: April 2024

Background:

Rabies is a vaccine-preventable, zoonotic, viral disease which is virtually 100% fatal once clinical symptoms appear. India contributes for 59.9% of rabies death in Asia and 35% of deaths worldwide.

Objectives:

The objectives of the study were to assess the basic knowledge of nursing students on causes, consequences, and treatment against rabies and to examine the impact of a knowledge-empowering intervention on rabies among nursing students.

Materials and Methods:

A quasi-experimental study with knowledge intervention but without control was carried out on 119 nursing students. A self-administered, pretested, semi-structured questionnaire was used to assess knowledge and practices toward rabies and a well-designed health education program imparted to nursing students. “Paired t-test” was applied to compare results before and after intervention. Differences in pre- and postqualitative responses were examined by the McNemar’s test.

Results:

Major knowledge improvement was seen after intervention in crucial aspects of epidemiology, prevention and treatment of rabies. There was no significant gender effect in average knowledge score on different aspects of rabies. Postintervention mean knowledge score (16.54 ± 2.40) was significantly higher over preintervention score (14.08 ± 2.61), P < 0.0001.

Conclusion:

Nursing students lacked adequate knowledge on causes, consequences and treatment against rabies, despite being the first point of contact with the rabies patients. The study findings clearly demonstrated a scope of significant improvement in knowledge after intervention.
An Ultra-Short-Term Wind Power Prediction Method Based on Quadratic Decomposition and Multi-Objective Optimization
Authors: Chen Hayou , Zhang Zhenglong , Tong Shaokai , Chen Peiyuan , Wang Zhiguo , Huang Hai
Published: April 2024

To augment the accuracy, stability, and qualification rate of wind power prediction, thereby fostering the secure and economical operation of wind farms, a method predicated on quadratic decomposition and multi-objective optimization for ultra-short-term wind power prediction is proposed. Initially, the original wind power signal is decomposed using a quadratic decomposition method constituted by the Complete Ensemble Empirical Mode Decomposition with Adaptive Noise (CEEMDAN), Fuzzy Entropy (FE), and Symplectic Geometry Mode Decomposition (SGMD), thereby mitigating the randomness and volatility of the original signal. Subsequently, the decomposed signal components are introduced into the Deep Bidirectional Long Short-Term Memory (DBiLSTM) neural network for time series modeling, and the Sand Cat Swarm Optimization Algorithm (SCSO) is employed to optimize the network hyperparameters, thereby enhancing the network’s predictive performance. Ultimately, a multi-objective optimization loss that accommodates accuracy, stability, and grid compliance is proposed to guide network training. Experimental results reveal that the employed quadratic decomposition method and the proposed multi-objective optimization loss can effectively bolster the model’s predictive performance. Compared to other classical methods, the proposed method achieves optimal results across different seasons, thereby demonstrating robust practicality.
Pedestrian Perception Tracking in Complex Environment of Unmanned Vehicles Based on Deep Neural Networks
Authors: Liu Ruru , Hong Feng , Sun Zuo
Published: April 2024

INTRODUCTION: In recent years, machine learning and deep learning have emerged as pivotal technologies with transformative potential across various industries. Among these, the automobile industry stands out as a significant arena for the application of these technologies, particularly in the development of smart cars with unmanned driving systems. This article delves into the extensive research conducted on the detection technology employed by autonomous vehicles to navigate road conditions, a critical aspect of driverless car technology.
OBJECTIVES: The primary aim of this research is to explore and highlight the intricacies of road condition detection for autonomous vehicles. Emphasizing the importance of this key component in the development of driverless cars, we aim to provide insights into cutting-edge algorithms that enhance the capabilities of these vehicles, ultimately contributing to their widespread adoption.
METHODS: In addressing the challenge of road condition detection, we introduce the TidyYOLOv4 algorithm. This algorithm, deemed more advantageous than YOLOv4, particularly excels in pedestrian recognition within urban traffic environments. Its real-time capabilities make it a suitable choice for detecting pedestrians on the road under dynamic conditions.
RESULTS: The application of the TidyYOLOv4 algorithm in autonomous vehicles has yielded promising results, especially in enhancing pedestrian recognition in urban traffic settings. The algorithm's real-time functionality proves crucial in ensuring the timely detection of pedestrians on the road, thereby improving the overall safety and efficiency of autonomous vehicles.
CONCLUSION: In conclusion, the detection of road conditions is a critical aspect of autonomous vehicle technology, with implications for safety and efficiency. The TidyYOLOv4 algorithm emerges as a noteworthy advancement, outperforming its predecessor YOLOv4 in pedestrian recognition within urban traffic environments. As companies continue to invest in driverless technology, leveraging such advanced algorithms becomes imperative for the successful deployment of autonomous vehicles in real-world scenarios.
Dirichlet-type spaces of the unit bidisc and toral 2-isometries
Authors: Bera Santu , Chavan Sameer , Ghara Soumitra
Published: April 2024

We introduce and study Dirichlet-type spaces

$\mathcal D(\mu _1, \mu _2)$

of the unit bidisc

$\mathbb D^2,$

where

$\mu _1, \mu _2$

are finite positive Borel measures on the unit circle. We show that the coordinate functions

$z_1$

and

$z_2$

are multipliers for

$\mathcal D(\mu _1, \mu _2)$

and the complex polynomials are dense in

$\mathcal D(\mu _1, \mu _2).$

Further, we obtain the division property and solve Gleason’s problem for

$\mathcal D(\mu _1, \mu _2)$

over a bidisc centered at the origin. In particular, we show that the commuting pair

$\mathscr M_z$

of the multiplication operators

$\mathscr M_{z_1}, \mathscr M_{z_2}$

on

$\mathcal D(\mu _1, \mu _2)$

defines a cyclic toral

$2$

-isometry and

$\mathscr M^*_z$

belongs to the Cowen–Douglas class

$\mathbf {B}_1(\mathbb D^2_r)$

for some

$r>0.$

Moreover, we formulate a notion of wandering subspace for commuting tuples and use it to obtain a bidisc analog of Richter’s representation theorem for cyclic analytic

$2$

-isometries. In particular, we show that a cyclic analytic toral

$2$

-isometric pair T with cyclic vector

$f_0$

is unitarily equivalent to

$\mathscr M_z$

on

$\mathcal D(\mu _1, \mu _2)$

for some

$\mu _1,\mu _2$

if and only if

$\ker T^*,$

spanned by

$f_0,$

is a wandering subspace for

$T.$
The very effective covers of KO and KGL over Dedekind schemes
Authors: Bachmann Tom
Published: April 2024

We answer a question of Hoyois–Jelisiejew–Nardin–Yakerson regarding framed models of motivic connective

K

-theory spectra over Dedekind schemes. That is, we show that the framed suspension spectrum of the presheaf of groupoids of vector bundles (resp. non-degenerate symmetric bilinear bundles) is the effective cover of KGL (resp. very effective cover of KO). One consequence is that, over any scheme, we obtain a spectral sequence from Spitzweck’s motivic cohomology to homotopy algebraic

K

-theory; it is strongly convergent under mild assumptions.
We Love Tango Too
Authors: Konstantinova N. S.
Published: April 2024

Book Review: Kosichev L.A. The creation of tango. – Moscow: Publishing House «East Express», 2023. – 240 p.
The Challenges of HTR Model Training: Feedback from the Project Donner le gout de l'archive a l'ere numerique
Authors: Couture Beatrice , Verret Farah , Gohier Maxime , Deslandres Dominique
Published: April 2024

The arrival of handwriting recognition technologies offers new possibilities
for research in heritage studies. However, it is now necessary to reflect on
the experiences and the practices developed by research teams. Our use of the
Transkribus platform since 2018 has led us to search for the most significant
ways to improve the performance of our handwritten text recognition (HTR)
models which are made to transcribe French handwriting dating from the 17th
century. This article therefore reports on the impacts of creating transcribing
protocols, using the language model at full scale and determining the best way
to use base models in order to help increase the performance of HTR models.
Combining all of these elements can indeed increase the performance of a single
model by more than 20% (reaching a Character Error Rate below 5%). This article
also discusses some challenges regarding the collaborative nature of HTR
platforms such as Transkribus and the way researchers can share their data
generated in the process of creating or training handwritten text recognition
models.
Two-fold degeneracy of a class of rational Painlev\'e V solutions
Authors: Aratyn H. , Gomes J. F. , Lobo G. V. , Zimerman A. H.
Published: April 2024

We present a construction of a class of rational solutions of the Painlev\'e
V equation that exhibit a two-fold degeneracy, meaning that there exist two
distinct solutions that share identical parameters.
The fundamental object of our study is the orbit of translation operators of
$A^{(1)}_{3}$ affine Weyl group acting on the underlying seed solution that
only allows action of some symmetry operations. By linking points on this orbit
to rational solutions, we establish conditions for such degeneracy to occur
after involving in the construction additional B\"acklund transformations that
are inexpressible as translation operators. This approach enables us to derive
explicit expressions for these degenerate solutions. An advantage of this
formalism is that it easily allows generalization to higher Painlev\'e systems
associated with dressing chains of even period $N>4$.
Unfolding the Manifold Flavours of Causality
Authors: Perdigão Rui A. P.
Published: April 2024

The present work provides a contribution to an overarching cross-methodological causality investigation, encompassing a methodological synergy among physical, analytical, information-theoretic and systems intelligence approaches to causal discovery and quantification in complex system dynamics. These efforts methodologically lead to the emergence of a broader causal framework, valid not only in classical recurrence-based dynamical systems, but also on the generalized information physics of non-ergodic coevolutionary spatiotemporal complexity. This study begins with a comprehensive cross-examination of causality metrics derived from these diverse domains, by synthesizing causality insights from information theory, which enables the quantification of information flow among variables; differential geometry, which captures the curvature and structure of causal relationships; dynamical systems, which analyze the temporal evolution of systems and associated kinematic geometric properties; and fundamental physical metrics, which elucidate causal connections in the physical world from fundamental thermodynamic principles. Through this analysis, we aim to deepen our understanding of causality in complex systems, with physical process understanding and geophysical applications in mind. Having laid out some of the key methodological flavours of causality, the present communication introduces new metrics further contributing to a broader non-Shannonian information theoretic causality pool of methods, along with additional advances on quantum thermodymamical, nonlinear statistical mechanical, differential geometric and topologic approaches on causality. Positioning ourselves in a broader nonlinear non-Gaussian non-ergodic setting to tackle far-from-equilibrium structural-functional coevolution and synergistic emergence in complex system dynamics, our derivations further contribute to a new generation of information theoretic, dynamical systems and non-equilibrium thermodynamic causality approaches, along with their synergistic articulation towards a unified framework. This brings out further cross-methodological comparability, portability and complementary insights on dealing with the intricate causality of complex multiscale far-from-equilibrium Earth system dynamic phenomena. By unveiling manifold flavours of causality and their interconnections, this study brings out their commonalities, synergies, and further potential synergistic applications across disciplines. This interdisciplinary approach not only enhances our theoretical understanding of causality but also provides practical implications for applications in fields such as data science, network theory, and complex systems analysis, with direct relevance across a plethora of scientific, technical and operational fields.
The Positive Impact of Reducing Polypharmacy on the Quality of Life for Older Adults with Serious Illness
Authors:   , Orlando Stephanie
Published: April 2024

Practice Problem The rising prevalence of chronic health conditions, the aging of the population, and advances in healthcare technology have contributed to the rampant over-prescribing of medications and the prescribing of potentially inappropriate medicines (PIMS) in community-dwelling older adults. Additionally, reluctance by the medical community to deprescribe and resistance among patients and their caregivers due to misperceptions about withdrawing treatment has further perpetuated the problem. PICOT The PICOT question for this project was, in community-dwelling older adults over age 60 receiving palliative care, does the implementation of an interprofessional deprescribing intervention compared to standard care by a home-based medical care program improve quality of life over a 10-week period? Evidence The literature clearly demonstrates that polypharmacy and PIMs have been associated with adverse drug events, including drug interactions and side effects, falls, hospitalizations, low quality of life, and increased healthcare costs. The evidence also shows that deprescribing interventions have improved health outcomes among this population. Intervention One market was chosen to implement an interprofessional deprescribing intervention involving pharmacists and advanced practice providers. The number of medications taken and quality of life scores were measured pre- and post-intervention. Of the 41 medication reviews completed, there were 78 deprescribing recommendations. Outcome Unfortunately, due to numerous barriers and limitations, only two medications were deprescribed throughout the pilot; therefore, the post-intervention quality of life scores could not be measured. The pre-intervention quality of life scores were low compared to the general population. Conclusion This DNP project exemplifies the magnitude of the problem of polypharmacy in older adults with palliative care needs and the burden of overcoming the challenges of deprescribing experienced providers. Collective efforts of a multidisciplinary team offer the best chance of successful deprescribing of PIMs and improving outcomes for community-dwelling older adults with serious illness.
Adölesan Dönemdeki Bir Grup Kıza Akran Eğitimi Modeli ile Verilen Hijyen Eğitiminin Etkinliğinin İncelenmesi
Authors: Çavuşoğlu Figen , Çelik Eren Dilek
Published: April 2024

Giriş: Adölesan dönem, sağlıklı hijyen davranışlarının akran eğitimi ile kazandırılabileceği özel bir dönemdir.

Amaç: Bu araştırma adölesan dönemdeki bir grup kıza akran eğitimi modeli ile verilen hijyen eğitiminin etkinliğinin incelenmesi amacıyla yapılmıştır.

Yöntem: Çalışma, tek grupta ön test son test yarı deneysel türde; Mart-Haziran 2020 tarihleri arasında yatılı eğitim veren bir kız yurdunda eğitim alan 38 adölesan kız ile gerçekleştirilmiştir. Katılımcılara ön test uygulamasında ilk bölümü tanımlayıcı özellikleri, ikinci bölümü kişisel hijyen alışkanlıkları sorgulayan soru formu uygulanmıştır. Ön-testlerin ardından adölesan kızlara akran eğiticiler tarafından eğitim programı uygulanmıştır. Eğitimlerin tamamlanmasından üç ay sonra veri toplama formunun ikinci bölümü kullanılarak son test uygulanmıştır. Verilerin değerlendirilmesinde tanımlayıcı istatistikler ve McNemar testi kullanılmıştır.

Bulgular: Çalışmadaki kızların yaş ortalaması 16.47±1.43; %89.5’i lise eğitimi seviyesinde; %68.4’ü çekirdek aileye sahip; %47.4’ü ilçede yaşamakta ve %81.6’sı daha önce kişisel hijyen eğitimi almamıştır. Kızların eğitim öncesi ve sonrası kişisel hijyen alışkanlıkları incelendiğinde el yıkama, diş fırçalama ve banyo yapma sıklıklarının, menstrual dönemde banyo yapma ve tırnak kesme durumlarının, taharetlenme şekilleri, iç çamaşırı değiştirme sıklıkları, iç çamaşırı için renk tercihleri, iç çamaşırı ütüleme durumları, ayak tırnaklarını kesme, koltuk altı ve kasık bölgelerindeki istenmeyen tüyleri temizleme sıklıkları arasında istatistiksel olarak anlamlı bir farkın olduğu bulunmuştur (p
18-65 Yaş Arasındaki Kadınların Serviks Kanserinden Korunmaya Yönelik HPV Enfeksiyonu ve Aşılanmasına İlişkin Sağlık İnanç Düzeyleri
Authors: Çınar Derya , Abalı Çetin Serpil
Published: April 2024

Giriş: Serviks kanseri insidans ve mortalite oranlarını azaltmak için HPV aşılaması, HPV enfeksiyonuna karşı güvenli, etkili ve kalıcı koruma sağlamaktadır.

Amaç: Bu çalışma ile 18-65 yaş arası kadınların serviks kanserinden korunmaya yönelik HPV enfeksiyonu ve aşılanmasına ilişkin sağlık inanç düzeylerinin belirlenmesi amaçlandı.

Yöntem: Araştırma, Kasım 2020- Haziran 2021 tarihleri arasında kesitsel ve tanımlayıcı bir çalışma olarak yürütüldü. Araştırmanın örneklemini dahil edilme ölçütlerine uygun 272 kadın oluşturdu. Araştırma verilerinin elde edilmesinde, “Tanıtıcı Bilgiler Formu” ve “HPV Enfeksiyonu ve Aşılanmasına İlişkin Sağlık İnanç Modeli Ölçeği” kullanıldı.

Bulgular: Katılımcıların HPV enfeksiyonu ve aşılamasına ilişkin ortalamanın üzerinde sağlık inanç düzeyine sahip oldukları tespit edildi. Katılımcılar, ölçek alt boyutlarından engel algısı 7.89±2.07 ortalamanın altında, ciddiyet algısı 11.84±2.71, yarar algısı 8.40±2.40 ve duyarlılık algısı 5.32±1.45 ise ortalamanın üzerindeydi. Kadınların sağlık inanç düzeyleri ile yaş grubu, medeni durum, çocuk sayısı, yaşanılan yer ve çalışma durumu arasında anlamlı fark bulundu (p
Jinekolojik Kanserli Kadınlarda Kişilik Tiplerinin İncelenmesi
Authors: Hotun Şahin Nevin , Karaçam Yılmaz Zeynep Dilşah , Dinç Kaya Hüsniye , Akkaya Şeyma , Kırmızılar Nejla , Keskin Serkan
Published: April 2024

Giriş: Kişilik tiplerinin (A, B, C tipi) farklı hastalıklara neden olabileceği veya hastalıklarla baş etme konusunda değişiklik yaratacağı bilinmektedir.

Amaç: Bu çalışma, jinekolojik kanserli kadınların kişilik tiplerinin ve etkileyen faktörlerin incelenmesi amacıyla yapılmıştır.

Yöntem: Tanımlayıcı ve korelasyonel tipte yapılan bu çalışma, 1 Haziran- 30 Temmuz 2022 tarihleri arasında İstanbul’da bulunan bir kamu ve bir özel hastanenin onkoloji polikliniğine başvuran 211 kadın ile yapılmıştır. Veriler araştırmacılar tarafından oluşturulan Tanıtıcı Bilgi Formu, A-B Tipi Kişilik Anketi ve C Tipi Davranış Ölçeği ile toplanmıştır. Araştırmanın verileri SPSS for Windows 24.0 programı kullanılarak analiz edilmiştir. Tanımlayıcı istatistikler frekans, ortalama ve yüzde ile verilmiş olup bağımsız grup karşılaştırmalarında tek yönlü varyans analizi ve bağımsız örneklem t testi kullanılmıştır. Çalışmada kullanılan ölçekler arasındaki ilişkiyi saptamak için de Pearson korelasyon analizi kullanılmıştır. Ayrıca kadınların sosyodemografik özellikleri ve kanser türü ile özellikleri ile A ve B Tipi kişilik ölçek puanı arasındaki ilişki çoklu lineer regresyon modeli ile açıklanmıştır. Elde edilen veriler %95 güven aralığında ve anlamlılık p
Kadınların Sağlık Algıları ile Serviks Kanseri-Pap Smear Testi Sağlık İnançları Arasındaki İlişki
Authors: Uçar Emre , Tümer Adile
Published: April 2024

Giriş: Serviks kanseri, tarama testleriyle erken evrede saptanabilen bir kanser türüdür.

Amaç: Bu araştırma, kadınların sağlık algıları ile serviks kanseri-pap smear testi sağlık inançları arasındaki ilişkinin incelenmesi amacıyla yapılmıştır.

Yöntem: Kesitsel ve ilişki arayıcı tipteki araştırma, 400 kadının katılımı ile gerçekleştirilmiştir. Araştırmanın verileri “Tanımlayıcı Bilgi Formu”, “Sağlık Algısı Ölçeği” ve “Serviks Kanseri ve Pap Smear Testi Sağlık İnanç Modeli Ölçeği” ile toplanmıştır. Veriler SPSS 22.0 paket programında, tanımlayıcı istatistikler, tek yönlü varyans analizi ve Pearson korelasyon analizi ile değerlendirilmiştir.

Bulgular: Kadınların yaş ortalamasının 43.67 ± 8.62 ve sağlık algısı ölçeği puan ortalamasının 51.03 ± 7.28 olduğu belirlenmiştir. Serviks kanseri ve pap smear testi sağlık inançları incelendiğinde; en yüksek puan ortalamasının Yarar Motivasyon alt boyutundan (33.79 ± 5.58) alındığı, bunu sırasıyla Sağlık Motivasyonu (10.28 ± 2.32), Önemseme (23.66 ± 6.40), Duyarlılık (7.48 ± 2.63) ve Engeller (30.8 ± 9.03) alt boyutunun izlediği saptanmıştır. Sağlık algısı ölçeği toplam puan ortalaması ile Serviks Kanseri ve Pap Smear Testi Sağlık İnanç Modeli Ölçeği alt boyutlarından Sağlık Motivasyonu ve Yarar Motivasyonu arasında pozitif, Engeller alt boyutu arasında negatif yönde anlamlı ilişki belirlenmiştir (p < .05).

Sonuç: Araştırmaya katılan kadınların sağlık algılarının iyi düzeyde olduğu söylenebilir. Serviks kanseri ve pap smear testi ile ilgili olarak kadınların, yarar-motivasyon puanı çok iyi, sağlık motivasyonu ve önemseme iyi, engel algılarının düşük olması olumlu değerlendirilmiştir. Konu ile ilgili randomize kontrollü araştırmaların yapılması önerilir.
İncinebilir Kadınların Doğum ve Postpartum Dönem Bakım Deneyimleri: Holistik Hemşirelik Yaklaşımları
Authors: Aluş Tokat Merlinda , Yanik Figen , Bilgiç Dilek , Başoğlu Melih , Başli Mükerrem
Published: April 2024

Üreme sağlığı hakları ile doğrudan ilişkili olan doğum ve doğum sonu dönem bakımı kişisel haklar kapsamında ele alınmaktadır. Tüm kadınların etkin, kaliteli ve bütüncül sağlık bakım hizmeti alma hakkı vardır. İncinebilir kadınlar sağlık bakımında ihmal edilen ve toplumu ilgilendiren önemli bir grup olarak karşımıza çıkmaktadır. Dezavantajlı grup olarak da bilinen incinebilir kadınların doğum ve doğum sonu dönem deneyimleri diğer kadınlara oranla farklılık gösterebilmektedir. İncinebilir kadınların yetersiz doğum ve doğum sonu dönem bakımı alma riski bulunduğundan bu kadınlara sağlık hizmeti verecek sağlık profesyonellerine önemli sorumluluklar düşmektedir. Bu derlemenin amacı incinebilir kadınlarda doğum ve doğum sonu dönem bakımın deneyimleri, destekleyici bakım ihtiyaçları ve holistik yaklaşımların literatürde yer alan çalışmalar ile tartışılmasıdır. Derleme kapsamında engelli kadınlar, adölesanlar, insan immün yetmezlik virüsü (HIV) pozitif ve lezbiyen, biseksüel, transseksüel (LBT) bireylere yönelik doğum ve doğum sonu dönemde holistik bakımdan bahsedilecektir.
Evolution of Natural Language Processing: A Review
Authors: K Sharavana , Bhakta Kedarnath , Chethan S Jayanth Sai , Chand Jayant , K Meet Joshi
Published: April 2024

Over the years, Natural Language Processing (NLP) has evolved dramatically, moving from early rule based systems to the current era dominated by advanced deep learning models. An overview of the significant turning points and patterns that have influenced the development of NLP is given in this study. In the early days of Natural Language Processing (NLP), rule based methods were the main focus. Linguists would manually create rules to analyze and comprehend human language. Although these systems were somewhat successful, they were unable to handle the complexity and unpredictability of spoken language. A major change was brought about by the introduction of probabilistic models and machine learning techniques with the emergence of statistical approaches. The development of methods like n gram models and hidden Markov models during this time allowed computers to handle linguistic patterns. Large scale linguistic resources like word embeddings and annotated corpora started to appear, which further accelerated the development of NLP. Machine learning algorithms have led to notable advancements in tasks such as machine translation, named entity recognition, and part of speech tagging. NLP has seen a revolution in recent years thanks to deep learning, which uses neural networks to learn intricate language representations. Sequential dependencies in language can now be better understood because of models like Long Short Term Memory Networks (LSTMs) and Recurrent Neural Networks (RNNs). The addition of attention mechanisms, as demonstrated by Transformer and other models, improves the model's ability to manage long range dependencies and perform better on a variety of NLP tasks. In the future, NLP will develop in ways that go beyond performance measurements, exploring interpretability, ethical issues, and the incorporation of multimodal data. As the area develops, it becomes increasingly important to eliminate biases, ensure ethical AI deployment, and improve user centric experiences. This introduction lays the groundwork for an in depth examination of the development of NLP, highlighting significant turning points, difficulties, and potential future directions in this vibrant and quickly developing subject.
Current connotations of teachers’ emotional culture in the context of internet addiction among school students
Authors: PRUS Elena
Published: April 2024

The research represents the active area of science, as a thinking model that responds to new challenges through the competitive search for innovative solutions to current issues in several ways: the global availability and veracity of scientific sources, the configuration of priority fields, the reconfiguration of traditional fields, etc. The scientific component is increasingly linked to the emergence of the informational, communicational and computational paradigm. The context of systemic polycrises at the beginning of the 21st century of different type has energized and revolutionized some fields and revealed specific issues in different spheres and regions. These fundamental mutations are also a turning point for rethinking and building the intelligent future of education and research. The dangerous scenarios of the 21st century, during which catastrophes, bio-terrorism and wars continue, impose the need for constant innovation, regular paradigm shifts, globalization of research efforts, technological capacity and securing resources in different fields, which is a gateway to a new laboratory of the spirit. We are in the presence of a global innovation, the integration of man and the social body in the universe of science. Today the development of research, which involves the interaction of soft/human (itarian) sciences with hard/exact ones, is seconded by the “moralization”/confrontation/normalization of the relations between these fields. Only the coagulated synergies of the active and the passive approach can capture the evolution of the research and education approach in its fundamental complexity. We are convinced that the dialogue of our ideas and knowledge can lead to a high academic endeavor, in the true sense of universitas.
Theoretical perspectives of social integration as a value of pedagogical assertiveness
Authors: BÎRSAN Elena
Published: April 2024

This article reveals the importance of pedagogical assertiveness in the context of effective social integration. We can say that socialization presupposes maturation, progressive development that allows identification with others, but which also offers the ability to personalize, to affirm as a unique personality. In fact, social integration also manifestes itself as a fundamental social process, differentiated from one society to another, from one level of social organization to another. Therefore, assertiveness is a necessary skill in both educational and social contexts. Assertiveness is the one that allows attitudinal change and produces influence on others through democratic means of authentic expression of own opinions and conception, of listening and accepting the partnership, of nuanced emotional expression and persuasion and argumentation. Thus, the context of school activity values not only the personality of students and teachers, the dynamics of role-statuses in the teachinglearning process, but also the quality of cognitive, communicative and socio-affective interpersonal relationships in the group. The school context, especially the relational one, is of particular importance in the formation of the student’ personality, in the development of their social skills and in assuming the role-status of the members of the class-group.
Learning assisted by evaluation in the online conditions of the academic training of teachers
Authors: COJOCARU Vasile , COJOCARU Valentina
Published: April 2024

The article specifies the completeness of the teacher’s training process components from the perspective of constructivist and competence pedagogy with arguments for the need to promote the strategy for assisted learning and evaluation in online conditions, a strategy aimed at formative and holistic assessment of students’ achievements of learning tasks in each topic/module of the UPS „I. Creangă” Master’s Program in Educational Management, using specific assessment criteria. In this context, learning is understood, approached, researched and practiced as a progressive transformation of behavior in interaction with knowledge objects and life situations, which imprints a creative learning, creative thinking that results in learning products percieved as a "result", that expresses a "purpose", "the result of an experience","value".
Motivation for the manifesto
Authors: PATRAȘCU Dumitru
Published: April 2024

In this article, the necessity of education and education reform is debated; positive results and criticism of the reform; the reasons for appealing to the manifesto in favor of justifying the position regarding the education reform.
Profesionalizarea didactică în actualitate: nevoi, provocări, soluții. O perspectivă a studenților viitori profesori
Authors: BUTNARU-SANDACHE Cristina
Published: April 2024

The effects of the evolution of science and technology, of globalization, of the crises of recent years (political, sanitary, financial), also affect the level of the teaching profession. The world for which children are educated is constantly changing, adaptability is a condition for integration in social life, and teachers themselves must be prepared for change and for new paradigms of shaping students. The flexible dimension of didactic professionalization, oriented towards managing these effects, is considered by future teachers as a necessity and, in turn, a challenge. This was highlighted in a descriptive pedagogical research which students participated in second and third year of the Pedagogy of Preschool and Primary Education and the psycho-pedagogical program. The study focused on the degree of preparation that would provide a form of adaptation to the future changes in the socio-professional environment, the challenges in the classroom and the solutions for managing these changes.
Formation of research skills of masters of vocational education in the process of professional training
Authors: TKACHENKO Larisa Vasylivna
Published: April 2024

The article considers the problem of formation of research skills of masters of professional education in the process of professional training. It has been found that the professional training of masters of professional education as researchers is possible under the conditions of formation of research skills in them even during their studies in institutions of higher education. It is noted that research activity is aimed at obtaining new knowledge about certain objects, processes or phenomena and has certain stages in its process. A number of components that are used in the process of research activities of future specialists are also defined. The research skills of future specialists are revealed in the independent organization of search work, in the ability to forecast, plan, and organize one’s own work. The professional and pedagogical skills of future vocational education specialists, which ensure their successful research activity, as well as the basic requirements for the organization of research activities of future vocational education specialists in a higher education institution, are considered. The process of forming the research competence of future specialists in a higher education institution includes the completion and protection by the student of a qualification work, as well as the passing of scientific research practice, which is part of a complex multi-component system of forming the research competence of future specialists of professional education. It was found that the research skills of the future professional education specialist are such skills that are formed in the process of learning about research activity and represent a cumulative sequence of actions that allow: to analyze the situation; to detect contradictions; define goals; formulate tasks in accordance with the goals; analyze the results; formulate conclusions. Research skills are skills that are aimed at solving various problems in various fields of activity.
Intercultural professional competence in teaching foreign languages to students from higher education institutions
Authors: NASTAS Natalia , LUNGU Ecaterina
Published: April 2024

Comunicarea este o parte consistentă în viața noastră de zi cu zi. Termenul este foarte larg. Este folosit într-o varietate de moduri, pentru orice fel de influență exercitată de un sistem asupra altei sau a oricărui tip de acțiune care vizează exprimarea deschisă a gândurilor, sentimentelor sau schimbul de informații. Comunicarea înseamnă influențarea altor persoane prin folosirea semnelor (în sens mai larg) pentru ai face pe ei să înțeleagă mesajul. Comunicarea, astfel, în general necesită doi participanți: un expeditor, adresator, comunicator care transmite (direct sau indirect) și un destinatar, un translator care primește informațiile. Rolurile acestora participanți se alternează în timpul procesului de comunicare. Dobândirea cunoștințelor culturale comune poate fi promovată prin dezvoltarea conștientizării interculturale. Limba însăși este întotdeauna formată dintr-o cultură. A fi competent într-o limbă, presupune înțelegerea culturii care a definit-o. Învățarea unei limbi străine sugerează o conștientizare a culturii și a modului în care cultura vizează propria cultură. Profesorii care încearcă să crească gradul de conștientizare culturală studenților săi, din păcate de cele mai multe ori, trebuie să facă față problemelor cum ar fi lipsa cunoștințelor sistematice ale studenților fie a culturii lor native, fie a culturii țintă, pentru a fi în stare să interpreteze, să analizeze și să tragă concluzii din partea fenomenelor culturale prezentate lor ulterior. Un profesor poate preda până la limită, adică explică, discută și face studenții să înțeleagă diferențele. Cu toate acestea, nu putem rezolva aceste probleme.
On Alpha and Gamma Gourava Indices
Authors:   Department of Mathematics,Gulbarga University, Gulbarga 585106, India, Kulli V.R.
Published: April 2024

In this paper, we introduce the alpha Gourava and gamma Gourava indices of a graph. Also we compute the alpha and gamma Gourava indices of some standard graphs, armchair polyhex nanotubes and zigzag polyhex nanotubes
Study the cytologic changes In Oral Mucosa of Normal and Diabetic patient using H&E, PAP, PAS and PAS-Diastase Stain
Authors:   Postgraduate student, Department of Oral & Maxillofacial Pathology & Oral Microbiology, Iggdc Jammu, India, Kouser Azra
Published: April 2024

Introduction: Diabetes mellitus is the fifth most common chronic condition and the sixth most frequent cause of death among elderly. An estimated 100 million people are affected by diabetes mellitus world-wide. It represents an extreme disturbance in glucose metabolism with severe hyperglycemia and insulin deficiency Objective: The objective of this research was to study the effect of diastase enzyme on the glycogen content of the epithelial cells of normal and diabetic patients in oral exfoliative cytology. Materials and Methods: Ten control subjects and ten diabetic patients (study group) were taken, four oral smears for both control and study group from the buccal mucosa were taken and stained with hematoxylin and eosin stain, Papanicolaou (PAP) stain, periodic acid Schiff (PAS) stain and PAS-Diastase (PAS-D) stain. Results: Glycogen is stained magenta with PAS and was absent on PAS(D) stained slide because of glycogen digestion by diastase enzyme. Such detection of glucose can help in the diagnosis of diabetes. Conclusion: The results of our study showed that exfoliative cytology of the oral cavity, when stained with PAS-D, can be used as an effective screening and diagnostic tool for DM patients.
Neurogenic Potential of Human Dental Stem Cells
Authors:   Department of Genomic Medicine, Institute of Biomedical Research, National Autonomous University of Mexico City, Mexico, Gazarian Karlen , Mendoza Olvera Sindy Laura ,   Laboratory of Cell Reprogramming, Department of Medicinal Genomics, Institute of Biomedical Research, National Autonomous University of Mexico City, Mexico
Published: April 2024

Presently, both central and peripheral nervous system medicine is limited in the sources of stem/progenitor cells for regeneration/repair of damaged neurons. Classical animal studies have shown that dental soft tissue cells are derived from the ectoderm - neuroepithelium - neural crest - (ecto) mesenchymal craniofacial lineages, hence possessing a dormant neural identity. No such data was possible to obtain for humans until recent times. Here we review recent independent discoveries showing that adult dental pulp cells can express, under appropriate culture conditions, genes that (a) determine neural crest identity and (b) synthesize tau protein, conferring jointly on mesenchymal dental cell precursors a neuronal fate that has rarely been observed as their propensity to transformation into neurons; this potential could become a major source of new neurons for regenerative medicine in both the peripheral and central nervous systems.
Análise epidemiológica sobre o aumento de casos de sífilis congênita no território brasileiro
Authors: Caetano Novaes Bernado , Coimbra de Mendonça Vicentini Kelly , Mayer dos Santos Carraro Cristiano , Quintas de Almeida Maria Victória , De Paula Paraiso Alves Daniela , Grudka Campbell Vitor , Vieira Lima Vitor , Machado Sarmento1 Elder
Published: April 2024

A sífilis congênita (SC) é uma infecção causada pela bactéria Treponema pallidum e é transmitida da mãe para o feto, principalmente por via transplacentária, que ocorre quando a mãe com diagnóstico não trata ou não realiza o tratamento de forma adequada. O objetivo desse trabalho é descrever a prevalência e distribuição da sífilis congênita em crianças nas regiões do Brasil, no período de 2012 a 2021, com ênfase nas variáveis faixa etária e regiões, correlacionando-as com as razões multifatoriais que levaram à situação epidemiológica atual. O método utilizado foi um estudo epidemiológico descritivo, retrospectivo e quantitativo sobre casos de sífilis congênita em crianças de 0 a 12 anos nas regiões do Brasil, entre 2012 e 2021, com dados obtidos por meio do Departamento de HIV/Aids, Tuberculose, Hepatites Virais e Infecções Sexualmente Transmissíveis da Secretaria de Vigilância em Saúde. A análise das variáveis foi realizada baseada nesses percentuais, com embasamento através da literatura publicada entre 2016 e 2023, obtidas nas plataformas online Scielo, PubMed, Science.gov e Tratado de Pediatria. Observou-se um aumento de aproximadamente 130,09% no número de casos totais, de 2012 a 2021, com maiores números de casos nas regiões Sudeste, Nordeste, Sul, Norte e Centro-Oeste, respectivamente. Esses eventos ocorreram com maior frequência na faixa etária de recém-nascidos com menos de sete dias de vida. Pode-se relacionar as altas taxas de incidência com melhores condições de acesso e atendimento nas unidades de saúde, o que eleva o número de casos, além de falhas no processo assistencial na redução da transmissão vertical e tratamento inadequado da sífilis materna. Conclui-se que houve um aumento considerável nos números de casos de sífilis congênita no Brasil, com maiores valores nas regiões Sudeste, Nordeste e Sul e na faixa etária de recém-nascidos de até sete dias. O alto número de casos de sífilis congênita pode ser explicado pela maior disponibilidade de métodos diagnósticos e pela falta de efetividade na redução da transmissão vertical, além do tratamento inadequado da sífilis materna. No entanto, existe a possibilidade de algumas regiões registrarem poucos casos devido às limitações no acesso e atendimento ao diagnóstico.