bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
ҚАЗАҚ ӘҢГІМЕЛЕРІНДЕГІ ЖЫЛҚЫ ОБРАЗЫ
Authors:   Ш. Уәлиханов атындағы Көкшетау университеті, Көкшетау қ., Нуржaксинa М.К. , Шукуманова Б.С. ,   Ш. Уәлиханов атындағы Көкшетау университеті, Көкшетау қ.
Published: March 2023

Қазақ әдебиетінде әңгіме жанры сюжеттік құрылысымен, оқиғаны баяндау тәсілімен, жанрлық ерекшеліктерімен, композициялық, құрылысымен, көркемдік жүйесімен дара жанрға айналғаны анық. Бұл шағын жанрдың көлемі шағын, кейіпкер саны шектеулі, сюжетті құрайтын оқиғасы азшылық еткенімен өзекті мәселелерді дөп басып жеткізе алатын ерекшелігі бар. Солайша әңгімеде адам өмірі мен тағдыры, басты қозғалған проблема жинақы беріледі. Әңгіме жанрында, оның ішінде қазіргі қазақ әдебиетінде жылқы бейнесі көптеп ұшырасады. Жылқы образының қазақ әдебиетінде көптеп кездесуі де бекерден-бекер емес. «Малым – жанымның садағасы, жаным – арымның садағасы» деген көшпелі халқымыз төрт түліктің ең қадірлісі жылқы малы деп білген. Бұл құбылыс халықтың ежелден бастау алған көшпелі тұрмыс салтымен де, мифологиялық, космогониялық дүниетанымымен де байланысты. Мақалада қазақ әңгімесі жанрында қалам тербеген Мұхтар Мағауин, Нұрғали Ораз, Айзат Рақыш сынды қаламгерлердің әңгімелеріндегі жылқы образы талданып, кейіпкерлер болмысы, мінезі қарастырылды. Талданған әңгімелер аудионұсқада, ғаламтор бетінде көп оқырманның ыстық ықыласына ие болған туындылар болып табылады. Кілт сөздер: әңгіме, жылқы, мінез, тартыс, жанр, кейіпкер, әдеби образ.
Trace Minerals and their Responses in Dairy Cattle: A Review
Authors: Zuma Abreham
Published: March 2023

The current dairy revolution demands more effective production in every aspects for which nutrition plays a great role in production and reproduction sustainability. For maintaining a good dairy enterprise and have steady income, it is essential to have the animals with good reproductive status with balanced nutrients in their diet. Most dairy research tends to focus on protein and energy needs, and trace minerals are often overlooked. Though, different forms of organicminerals differ in their solubility, availability and effect on animal performance and benefits appear to be more promising in the non-ruminants than in the ruminants, there is almost a consensus that organic trace minerals have higher bioavailability resulting in better animal performance, health, production immune response and stress alleviation than their inorganic salts. High yielding dairy cow requires quality feed with organic minerals and hence the bioavailability of these minerals form an essential component in the production system. Organic trace minerals consist of the same trace minerals being chelated, complexed or covalently bonded to amino acids, analogues, proteins or organic acids in a way that allows for increased absorption in the animal. In this context, organic (chelated) trace minerals can be a better solution compared to other feeding inventions. It is concluded that minerals from organic sources have higher bioavailability than inorganic sources. In dairy animals, majority of factors like nutrient intake, physiological status, manage mental and climatic conditions affect fertility of the animal. The main factor affectingthe reproductive potential in different developing regions including Ethiopia is nutritional status of cows that too trace minerals. So further research with organic trace minerals is needed to: 1) better define conditions where performance or health responses may be expected, 2) define the optimal level of organic trace mineral(s) that should be added to the diet, 3) determine if responses observed are of a magnitude necessary to justify the cost, and 4) determine the mode of action whereby to improve the reproductive efficiency dairy cows.
Storage Studies of Avocado in Low-Cost Cool Chambers
Authors: Chirotaw Admin , Shah Ghulam Hassan , Girma Gizachew
Published: March 2023

Avocado (Persea americana) is a climacteric fruit. During its storage, high temperatures accelerate postharvest changes, reduce shelf life and increase postharvest losses. Three low cost zero energy cool chambers (ZECC) prepared by using bricks, gunny bags and bamboo mat were used to evaluate the shelf life and storage changes of avocado fruit. It was observed that the average storage temperature in all the three chambers was 6.1 °C less than the ambient temperature, whereas the average relative humidity (RH) of cool chambers ranged from 91.8 % to 93.3% as against 60.29 % RH in ambient storage. Avocado stored well for 12 to 13 days in the cool chambers, whereas under ambient conditions fruit was unmarketable on the 7th day of storage. Statistically significant physiological weight loss (PWL) was recorded under all storage conditions; however, maximum loss was observed at ambient temperature. Harvested avocado had 0.117 % acidity and 7.80 Brix total soluble solids (TSS). During storage both acidity and TSS decreased significantly. However, sugar percentage increased significantly during storage. The pH ranged from 6.01 to 6.58 during storage. Based on the present results it is concluded that under high temperatures and low RH atmospheric conditions, the low-cost cool chambers can best be used for extending shelf life of avocados.
Seed Quality in Forage Crops: Current Status and Gaps in Ethiopia
Authors: Kebede Gezahagn , Assefa Getnet , Feyissa Fekede , Faji Mulisa , Alemayehu Mengistu , Mengistu Alemayehu , Mohammed Kedir
Published: March 2023

This paper summarizes forage seed quality attributes, stages to be considered for quality seed production, current status, and gaps of forage seed quality in Ethiopia. Seed quality is one of the main factors affecting crop production potential. Seed quality such as genetic quality, physiological quality, physical quality, and pathological quality should be considered during seed production. The pre-planting stage is the first stage to be considered for the production of good quality seed. The environmental conditions under which the forage crop is grown and the cultural practices used for production can affect seed quality. Several environmental factors such as soil conditions, nutrient deficiency, water stresses, extreme temperatures, and pest infestation may affect seed quality by reducing its viability and vigor by the time the seed reaches physiological maturity. Besides, identification of suitable sites, use of proper seedbed preparation, sowing time, seed rates, and planting methods are also considered to affect quality forage seed production. The post-planting stage such as weeding, pest and disease control, time of harvest, and field inspections at different stages is the second stage to be considered for quality seed production. Determination of seed harvesting stage of some forage species is more complex compared to food crops due to unsynchronized seed maturity and seed shattering problems so that identification of optimum seed harvesting stage for species which have indeterminate growth habit is very important. The post-harvesting stage such as drying, threshing, cleaning, packing, storing, transporting, and marketing is the third most important stage to be considered for quality seed production. Forage plants are cultivated mostly for herbage utilization so that seed production does not virtually exist in the country. The price of small-seeded perennial forage species and their cost of production are very high globally due to low seed yield performance, unsynchronized seed maturity, seed shattering problem, and difficulty in postharvesting and handling processes compared to most annual forage species. Some of the beneficial qualities of forage seeds can be stored for a longer time, relatively free of disease, and not attacked by pests like weevils compared to food crops. Some forage seeds have a problem of seed dormancy but the problem can be solved by mechanical, chemical, and hot water scarification. Generation of different forage seed production technologies which are feasible for different agroecologies are extremely important for higher and quality seed production but the technologies are not yet well known for most forage species.
Evaluation of Oestrus Synchronization Program on Dairy Cattle in South Ari District, South Omo Zone, Southern Ethiopia
Authors: Aydaiso Wubneh , Chebo Chencha , Mohammed Nejib
Published: March 2023

This study was conducted in South Ari District, South Omo Zone, Ethiopia from 2017-2018 with the objectives of evaluating the performance of hormonal oestrus synchronization program and exploring beneficiaries’ perception. Data on 3881 synchronization records from the year 2011 to 2017 were used to evaluate its effectiveness trend. In addition, 2017 estrus synchronization record data of 408 cows and heifers were collected and used for analysis. Single dose prostaglandin(PGF2ɑ) was administrated to the animals and hormone response and conception and/pregnancy rate was measured. All synchronized cows/heifers showed estrus responses were inseminated on natural heat using frozen semen of Holstein Frisian and Jersey breed bulls. Pregnancy diagnosis was carried out at day 90 post AI by rectal palpation. Furthermore, 138 selected respondents from 4 beneficiary kebeles were interviewed on their perception hormonal oestrus synchronization .The collected data were analyzed using descriptive statistics and Chi-Square test. The results showed that 91.2% of cows and heifers were responding to the hormonal treatment. However; the overall pregnancy rate observed was only 11.02% and this is by far below the reported pregnancy rate at the national level (60%). About 73.9% of the respondents had a low perception concerning estrus synchronization practiced in the area. This was because of problems associated with lowawareness of farmers on heat detection, subjectivity on screening of animal for synchronization, distance of AI service centers, timing of insemination and poor feeding and management practice of animals. Since the South Ari district is one of the agro-pastoral areas in the region; continual supply of facilities, awareness on the estrus synchronization technology, improvement on cattle management practices and active involvement of stakeholders hormonal oestrus synchronization are necessary for the effectiveness of estrous synchronization program in the study area.
Sheep breeding practices and reproductive performances in Arba Minch Zur ia District of Gamo Zone, Southern Ethiopia
Authors: Bekele Esatu , Chebo Chencha
Published: March 2023

The study was carried to characterize sheep breeding practices and reproductive performances in Arba Minch Zuria Woreda of Gamo zone, Southern Ethiopia. The district was selected based on its potential for sheep production and distribution of different sheep breeds in the most of villages of the district. It was stratified in to three distinctive agroecologies; highland (HL), midland (ML) and lowland (LL). A total of 138 households were interviewed using structured questionnaire and probability proportional to size sampling technique was used to select respondents. Data wereanalyzed using statistical procedures for social science (SPSS) version 20. The overall purpose of sheep rearing across all AEZs was source of income, saving, meat production, sharing the risk and manure production which were ranked first to fifth in the given order. Observed sheep breeding system was generally uncontrolled and no planned selection of breeding stock is practicing. Rams are herding together with ewes. Body size, coat color and long and fatty tail type (for bonga/dawuro and doyagana/wolaita) were the most frequently reported traits in selecting breeding rams; whereas size, color, tail size and twining rate were mentioned as traits given due emphasis in choosing future breeding ewes. The overall age at first lambing was 12.81±0.14 months, lambing interval was 7.52±.08 months and litter size was 1.50±.08 lamb per sheep (P<0.05). A high lambing month was extended from April to May. As per the current findings, the reproductive performance the sheep of the study area could be categorized as medium level of productivity. Therefore; further confirmatory study is recommended to identify and select the superior breeding animals based on well documented information for economically important traits.
Determinants of Incomplete Vaccination Among Children Age 12-23 Months in Southwest Ethiopia: A Case-Control Study
Authors: Gebremariam Meseret , Ayele Gistane , Shegaze Mulugeta , Wassihun Biresaw , Teshome Abinet , Boda Belay
Published: March 2023

Many children in the world particularly in low resource countries are still left unvaccinated and it remains to be a public health problem. So, the main objective of this study was to identify determinants of incomplete vaccination among children 12-23 months of age in Semen Bench district, Bench Maji Zone, Southwest Ethiopia, 2018. A community based unmatched case-control study was undertaken among randomly selected children aged 12 to 23 months and with a total sample size of 316 (106 cases and 212 controls). Simple random sampling was used to get representative cases and controls. Data was collected using a structured questionnaire and analyzed using SPSS version 21. Bivariate and multivariable logistic regression analyses were done to identify independent factors for incomplete immunization status of children. P-values <0.05 was used as cut value. A total of 104 cases from 106 and 208 controls from 212 were selected giving a response rate of 98.2%. Based on the multivariable analysis the incomplete immunization status of children was significantly associated with having no antenatal care visits, [AOR=8.3(95%CI; 1.87-36.91], home delivery [AOR=4.5(95%CI; 1.411-14.27], having no postnatal care visit [AOR=4.2(95%CI; 1.67-10.41], and inconvenient appointment time [AOR=3.44(95% CI:1.65-7.16)]. Children of mothers having no antenatal and postnatal care, having home delivery, and with an inconvenient appointment timewere significantly associated with incomplete vaccination. Therefore, integrating the immunization service to other elements of primary health care is crucial.
Counselling Skills and Competencies Tool: Scale Development and Preliminary Data
Authors: Fowler Jane L. , O'Gorman John G. , Lynch Mark P.
Published: March 2023

This paper reports on the development of the Counselling Skills and Competencies Tool (CSCT) as a practical instrument that can be used in teaching and assessing counselling skills and competencies. Members of an entry-level counselling course, experienced and beginning counsellors, and people not involved in the counselling profession, assisted in the development and validation process. The outcome was a 23-item, six-scale tool measuring Attending, Reflecting, Questioning, Therapeutic Alliance, Core Counselling Conditions, and Facilitating the Session. The CSCT includes the range of skills and competencies expected of beginning counsellors, was constructed in a way that assists feedback to trainees, and received good interrater and test-retest reliability with this sample. Used appropriately, it has the potential to improve counsellors’ assessment skills in training, and in turn the effectiveness of their subsequent practice.
“Gender Dysphoria”: Therapist Negotiations of Oppressive Practices
Authors: Ellis Julia
Published: March 2023

It has long been demonstrated that psychological and psychiatric fields pathologise and discipline certain bodies. However, few have explored practitioners’ resistance to, and critiques of, gender oppressive practices. Drawing from theoretical frameworks of transgender studies and queer theory, this paper reports on qualitative data gathered from semi-structured interviews with six therapists in Sydney, Australia. Case studies highlight the ruptures, dissonances, and possibilities of transgender and gender diverse (TGD) mental health care in practice. Thematic analysis of therapist case studies demonstrates how notions of “allyship” are inadequate in problematising power dynamics, binary gender, and cisgenderism, as therapists engaged in problematic discourses and practices in relation to their TGD clients. Exploring the limitations of traditional gatekeeping models, the paper situates counselling and psychotherapy practices within an Australian context as holding unique opportunities to engage in anti-oppressive practice with TGD clients. The research makes clear that active frameworks for challenging oppression in the lives of clients are essential to ethical, client-centred work.
Fault Classification and Diagnosis for Rotating Equipment using Machine Learning Algorithms
Authors: Emiris Dimitrios M.
Published: March 2023

Vessels typically house large sets of different, complex types of equipment; functional failures in them lead to operational stoppage or downgrade with impacts on performance, quality and/or cost. Preventive maintenance schedules are commonly employed, the optimization of which relates to the need of maintenance, the specific component where a problem is detected, the identified fault type, the severity, the expected remaining life within acceptable performance (confidence) limits, etc. Recent advances in sensors and in Machine Learning (ML) methods, have boosted both the fault diagnosis and prognosis, thus incenting companies to invest on the development of efficient Predictive Maintenance (PdM). In this work, we explore the PdM problem for a family of equipment, namely, compressors, through the application of ML techniques on large datasets obtained from on-board sensors. We first deal with the problem of identifying the most useful features in the frequency and time domains, that enable efficient classification and we demonstrate results on data pre-processing and feature extraction. We apply two different clustering and classification algorithms, namely, k-Nearest Neighbor (KNN) Support Vector Machines (SVM) on big datasets obtained from laboratory and industrial setups. We demonstrate that early failure prediction and fault classification is feasible and provides ample opportunities for the development of PdM tactics that reduce cost and minimize risk. Finally, we comment on the appropriateness of features and evaluate the classification accuracy for simple fault cases.
The Need for Sufficiently Accurate Geometrical Representations of Ship Hull Forms for Digital Twins for Performance Prediction
Authors: Harries Stefan , Brunswig Jörg , Gatchell Scott , Hauschulz Simon , Schumacher Arndt , Thies Fabian , Marzi Jochen
Published: March 2023

Operational performance optimization is a key element to reduce both fuel consumption and emissions and meet current and upcoming legislation, e.g., the EEXI, the CII and the European ETS. While technical innovation and improvements are important, the careful use of fuel on board plays a vital role to meet these targets. Here route and speed optimization are decisive. The basis of any approach to operational optimization is a digital twin which allows predicting the behavior of the ship and its energy consuming systems in a reliable and suitably accurate way. Here geometry plays an important role. The German R&D project MariData (maridata.org) addresses (present) shortcomings of onboard energy management systems. One specific element highlighted in this paper focuses on the desired quality of geometric representations for digital twins when used as a basis for performance analysis and improved energy consumption during operation. The paper compares different approaches and necessary levels of modeling fidelity to indicate attainable accuracy, aiming at further elucidating how good hydrodynamics need to be represented.
Promoting Effects of the Exercise Behavioral Ecological Model on Physical Activity Behaviors of Students
Authors: Wang Junmin , Li Qin
Published: March 2023

Objectives: In this study, we explored the promoting effects of the Exercise Behavioral Ecological Model on the physical activity behaviors of middle school students, and relevant risk factors for physical inactivity. Methods: A total of 291 middle school students (junior
and senior high school students) were enrolled as the research participants. The sedentary behavior of middle school students was assessed using the Adolescent Sedentary Behavior Scale. We used the Exercise Behavioral Ecological Model to influence the exercise behaviors of middle school students
from the perspectives of environment, physiology, and psychology. Then the independent risk factors for physical inactivity behaviors of middle school students were analyzed by means of multivariate logistic regression analysis. Results: The change strategy, positive effect on decision-making
balance, and self- efficacy scores were higher and the negative effect on decision-making balance score was lower than those before intervention (p<.05). Multivariate logistic regression analysis denoted that grade (senior high school students), sedentary time (> 4 hours), daily TV watching
time (>2 hours) and change stage (pre-contemplation stage) were associated risk factors for physical inactivity among middle school students (p <.05). Conclusions: The Exercise Behavioral Ecological Model can facilitate physical activity and reduce sedentary behavior.
Risk Management of Negative Online Public Opinion in a Tertiary Hospital Based on the Kaiser Model
Authors: Xiong Jie , Domnic Jacob Gouri A. , Xiong Jian Gong
Published: March 2023

Objectives: In this study, we analyzed negative online public opinion in tertiary hospitals and evaluated corresponding risk by applying the Kaiser Model. Methods: Through data and expert group discussion, combined with the hospital's actual negative online public opinion
management, we determined the opinions posing higher risk. The hospital's risk questionnaire for negative opinion was designed based on the Kaiser Model. The whole hospital staff was then trained and investigated. An Excel worksheet was used for statistical analysis and risk calculation.Results:
According to the ranking of risk value, the top 5 negative online public opinions were drug supply and demand, in-hospital parking, handling of public health emergencies, the service attitude of hospital guidance staff, and interpretation of medical insurance policies. Conclusion:
The hospital needs to revise and improve the emergency response plan for negative online public opinion based on the analysis results and reports of opinion risks. This is helpful for strengthening hospital-level emergency training, improving the hospital's ability to manage negative opinion
risks, and promoting the hospital to become passive about negative online public opinion.
Alianzas educativas para la implementación en francés de las competencias clave para la sostenibilidad en el área STEM
Authors: Lozano Rivas Fernando , Brement Marvin
Published: March 2023

The aim of this research is to offer the results obtained after developing an educational project within the framework of the 2030 Agenda, as a result of the commitment acquired between different educational entities to promote alliances that open up new possibilities for learning. This connection between different educational actors, under the preconisation of the alliances promoted by Sustainable Development Goal 17 (SDG 17), has made it possible to boost the sustainable conciousness of students in the STEM area, working on current content and that of their immediate environment related to the SDGs, using French as a vehicular language and developing the key competences for sustainability published in 2017 by UNESCO. Using a quantitative method, the pre-test and post-test carried out on the students using the revised New Ecological Paradigm (NPE) scale are analysed. The results of the educational experience show improvements in the environmental awareness of the participants, which allows us to affirm that the proposed methodological approach is in line with the roadmap for the promotion of Education for Sustainable Development (ESD) initiated by the UN in 2015, specified by UNESCO in 2017 and recommended by the Ministry of Development in 2019.

El objetivo de la presente investigación es ofrecer los resultados obtenidos tras desarrollar un proyecto educacional en el marco de la Agenda 2030, fruto del compromiso adquirido entre diferentes entidades educativas para promover alianzas que abran nuevas posibilidades para el aprendizaje. Esta conexión entre diferentes actores educativos, bajo la preconización de las alianzas que fomenta el Objetivo de Desarrollo Sostenible 17 (ODS 17), ha permitido potenciar la concienciación sostenible de los alumnos del área STEM, trabajando contenidos actuales y de su entorno más próximo relacionados con los ODS, empleando el francés como lengua vehicular y desarrollando las competencias clave para la sostenibilidad publicadas en 2017 por la UNESCO. Mediante un método cuantitativo, se analizan el pretest y postest realizados a los alumnos empleando la escala Nuevo Paradigma Ecológico (NPE) revisada. Los resultados de la experiencia educativa muestran mejoras en la concienciación ambiental de los participantes, lo que permite afirmar que el enfoque metodológico propuesto, se suma a la hoja de ruta para el fomento de la Educación para el Desarrollo Sostenible (EDS) iniciada por la ONU en 2015, precisada por la UNESCO en 2017 y recomendada por el Ministerio de Fomento en 2019.
Realization of reconfigurable super-resolution imaging by liquid microlens arrays integrated on light disk
Authors: Gu Tong-Kai , Wang Lan-Lan , Guo Yang , Jiang Wei-Tao , Shi Yong-Sheng , Yang Shuo , Chen Jin-Ju , Liu Hong-Zhong ,   State Key Laboratory for Manufacturing System Engineering, School of Mechanical Engineering, Xi’an Jiaotong University, Xi’an 710054, China,   School of Mechanical and Electrical Engineering, Xi’an University of Architecture and Technology, Xi’an 710055, China,   Beijing Aerospace Institute for Metrology and Measurement Technology, Beijing 100076, China,   School of Engineering, Newcastle University, Newcastle, NE1 7RU, United Kingdom
Published: March 2023

The microlens-assisted microscope realizes super-resolution imaging and observation, and has the advantages of no marking, no damage, real-time, localization, and good environmental compatibility. Liquid microlens arrays with uniformity and easy manipulation can realize super-resolution imaging without complicated mechanical scanning and driving. However, simply and efficiently controlling the imaging distance is a key technical challenge to the realization of super-resolution imaging of microlens. In this paper, the uniform depths of photoresist microholes on light disk are fabricated by ultraviolet exposure technology. Using liquid self-assembly technology, the microholes are filled with glycerol droplets, and thus ensuring the near-field imaging distance of the microlens. The reconfigurable super-resolution of 226-nm-wide grating line and the imaging magnification of 1.59 times are observed under the optical microscope. At present, the theory of super-resolution imaging based on microlens is not unified and perfect. In this paper, the Abbe imaging principle is used to explain the imaging magnification and super-resolution characteristics. Therefore, the liquid microlens arrays integrated on the light disk show great potential application in optical nanometer measurements and sensing devices.
An Outcome Analysis of Asymptomatic COVID-19 Patients Presenting with Angina- A Retrospective Study
Authors: Dastidar Dipankar Ghosh , Sanyal Rakhi , Dastidar Nandita Ghosh , Halder Tirna
Published: March 2023

Introduction: Cardiovascular disorders have long been considered as one of the leading causes of mortality in India, which when presented with concurrent Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) infection becomes even more fatal. Evidence suggests that COVID-19 affects the cardiovascular system by causing exuberant cytokinaemia, which results in endothelial inflammation and microvascular thrombosis, leading to multiorgan failure. Aim: To analyse the outcome of the asymptomatic COVID-19 patients presenting with cardiac angina during the second wave of COVID-19 in India. Materials and Methods: This is a retrospective data analysis of asymptomatic COVID-19 patients hospitalised with angina was conducted between April 2021 to June 2021 at Bardhhaman Medical College and Hospital located at Bardhdhaman district of West Bengal, India. A total of 1235 patients underwent all regular biochemical, haematological and cardiac investigations after undergoing test for COVID-19 test. Data was retrospectively collected. The outcome of these patients was analysed. Estimation of mean, standard deviation, percentage, p-value (from Pearson’s correlation) was performed to establish the aim of the study. Results: Seventy six out of 1235 patients tested positive for asymptomatic COVID-19. The mean age of this study population was 55.075±10.95 years, of which were 55 male and 21 female. Hypertension was the most prevalent co-morbidity followed by diabetes, 73 (96%) presented with chest pain. A total of 47(62%) of these 76 patients had ST Elevated Myocardial Infarction (STEMI). Eleven (14.4%) underwent Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (PCI) whereas 36 (47.3%) underwent fibrinolytic therapy with tenecteplase, followed by secondary PCI in 27 (75%) of them. Rest 29 (38%) were medically managed for unstable angina. Mortality rate was as low as 6.5%. Age and comorbidity were the contributing factors for STEMI among asymptomatic COVID-19 patients. Conclusion: The results indicate that age and comorbidity are the factors, which lead to death or increases the life risk among patients with asymptomatic COVID-19. In this study, we have established that for the current patient population STEMI and age are negatively corelated. Medical management with thrombolytic agent became a lot more accepted in this scenario. PCI still remains the gold standard to treat myocardial infarction. It is recommended that there should be an ICMR guided protocol for the management of such cases with the concurrent COVID-19.
Role of Biomarkers (Interleukins (IL)- 2,5,6,16,17,1ß) in Saliva and Serum for Diagnosis of Pulmonary Tuberculosis and for Monitoring Response to Intensive Phase Treatment
Authors: Pradeep Megha , Sinha Nitin , Goyal Parul , Kumar Shyam , Singh Annie , Singh Ishaan
Published: March 2023

Introduction: Majority of the currently used diagnostic tests for Pulmonary Tuberculosis (PTB) have variability in sensitivity and specificity in diagnosing PTB. Therefore, evaluating new biomarkers in easily obtainable samples like serum and saliva can contribute to the diagnosis of PTB. Aim: To evaluate the role of Interleukins(IL)- 2,5,6,16,17,1β in the diagnosis of PTB by comparing their levels in Other Respiratory Diseases (ORD) group and monitoring the response to treatment in PTB group. Materials and Methods: This prospective observational study was conducted between January 2021 to May 2022 in a tertiary care hospital in New Delhi, India. A total of 80 cases were taken of which 40 cases of PTB and 40 cases having diagnosis of ORD were studied. IL-2,5,6,16,17,1β levels were measured in saliva and serum using Enzyme Linked Immune Sorbent Assay (ELISA) kits. These IL were also measured in diagnosed PTB patients in serum and saliva after two months of treatment. Statistical analysis was done using Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS) version 16.0. Kruskal Wallis H Test, Wilcoxon signed-rank sum test, Chi-square test and Fisher’s exact test were applied at appropriate areas and a p-value <0.05 was taken as significant. Results: On comparing the levels of IL between serum and saliva in PTB group at baseline, IL-2, IL-17 levels were higher in serum while IL-5, IL-1β levels were higher in saliva with these results being statistically significant (p-value <0.001). However, after two months of treatment, the levels of IL-2, IL16 decreased significantly in both serum and saliva whereas IL-17 level decreased significantly only in serum after treatment. None of the IL showed significant difference in levels between serum and saliva in PTB and ORD groups. Conclusion: The diagnostic role of IL in PTB could not be established whereas IL-2, IL-16 and IL-17 can be used for monitoring response to treatment as the levels decreased significantly with treatment.
Effect of Long-Term Oxygen Therapy in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease: A Prospective Clinical Study
Authors: Raghunath PJ Sruthi , Anandan Poriyanganattu Thankappan , Mohamed N Safreena
Published: March 2023

Introduction: Long-Term Oxygen Therapy (LTOT) has the potential to improve the mortality and morbidity in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) patients. Aim: To assess the effect of LTOT on the Quality of Life (QoL) in stable COPD patients with severe resting hypoxemia. Materials and Methods: This was a prospective observational study conducted in a tertiary care teaching hospital in Kozhikode, Kerala, on stable COPD patients with severe hypoxemia who were newly initiated on home LTOT for ≥15 hours per day. Health Related Quality of Life (HRQoL), modified Medical Research Council (mMRC) grade of dyspnoea, frequency of exacerbations and adherence to treatment on LTOT were studied. Total of 60 patients were followed-up for one year. Significance of mean was tested using paired t-test and association between qualitative variables was tested using Chi-square test. The p-value <0.05 was considered statistically significant. Results: Out of all, 7 patients died during the study period and 53 patients were included in the final analysis. The mean total St.George’s Respiratory Questionnaire (SGRQ) scores at 3, 6 and 12 months improved to 53.73±13.2, 53.97±13.22 and 54.63±13.16, respectively, from a baseline score of 72.51±8.88. At the end of 12 months of LTOT, 22 (41.51%) patients did not have exacerbations and 31 (58.49%) patients had exacerbations. There was no statistically significant improvement in dyspnoea after one year of LTOT. Among the 53 patients, who completed one year follow-up, 36 (67.92%) participants were adherent and remaining 17 (32.07%) participants were non adherent to LTOT. Conclusion: LTOT improves the HRQoL in stable COPD patients with severe hypoxemia. Use of domiciliary oxygen for at least 15 hours per day can reduce the number of COPD exacerbations.
Serum Magnesium Levels in Chronic Kidney Disease with and without Diabetes Mellitus and its Correlation with Calcium and Phosphate Levels: A Case-control Study
Authors: Deepthi M , Premnath Sujatha Mahadevarao
Published: March 2023

Introduction: Nearly 10% of the world population is affected by Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD). Hypermagnesaemia is seen in late stages of CKD whereas Diabetes Mellitus (DM) is commonly associated with hypomagnesaemia. Monitoring Mg levels and early correction may prevent the future risk for cardiovascular and CKD. Aim: To compare the serum Mg levels in healthy controls, diabetic patients without CKD, late stages of CKD with and without diabetes and to evaluate its correlation with serum phosphate and calcium levels in CKD patients. Materials and Methods: A case-control study was conducted in Vydehi Institute of Health Science from January 2018 to December 2019. A total of 100 participants were divided into four groups of 25 each. Group-I were healthy controls, GroupII were DM patients without CKD, Group-III CKD stage 3 and more without DM and Group-IV CKD stage 3 and more with DM. Serum creatinine, urea, estimated Glomerular Filtration Rate (eGFR), calcium, phosphorous and magnesium levels were estimated in all the groups. Analysis of Variance (ANOVA) and Pearson’s correlation was used to statistically analyse the data. Results: The Group-III participants who had CKD but no DM were relatively younger in age (mean age 48.5±5.5 years) compared to other groups and there was a significant difference in the age group between four groups (p-value 0.0113). Though there was a male preponderance in all the four groups, the gender difference was not significant. Significant difference in the Mg was observed between the four groups (p-value<0.001). The DM group showed low serum magnesium. CKD patients with and without DM showed high but within reference range Mg levels. Sub-group analysis revealed DM patients on haemodialysis had lower Mg level as compared to non DM. Mg levels in CKD showed significant positive correlation with phosphorous levels (r-value 0.5002, p-value 0.0002). Conclusion: High levels of Mg in late stages of CKD are expected but CKD with DM had relatively low Mg level. Low Mg level was also seen in DM patients on haemodialysis.
Location-Wise House Prediction Using Data Science Techniques
Authors: Shaik Subhani , Kakulapati V. , Malladi Ramakanth Reddy
Published: March 2023

This paper mainly deals with the prediction of location based on customer requirements. It also describes the location of the house, stores nearby by the house, duration of the house, transaction of data by the house and the latitude and longitude of the house, nearby station, and areas nearby house by using its contents to summarize the data. Take these contents on the x-axis and count on the x-axis then predict the data by using some algorithms in data science. Now, find the accuracy of data by training and testing, and then locate the particular location by using maps. Maps are the ones that can easily locate any region. By this, the customer can easily get access and can get the house with any legal requirements. The real-estate person can be gone through illegal things. In South India, propose to develop a model that can anticipate housing prices. It is an application of data science that makes use of algorithms. Prices of homes go up and down every day, and they aren't always proportional to the properties' actual values. Predicting the pricing of homes using only actual criteria is the primary emphasis of this effort. In this study, plan to conduct an analysis based on each of the fundamental criteria, and customer requirement are considered in the process of determining the prices.
Influence of Weather Factors on Incidence and Infestation of Shoot and Fruit Borer in Brinjal
Authors: Panda Shrutilipi , Mohanty Tushar Ranjan , Nayak Uma Shankar , Rath Bama Shankar , Dugal Deepanjali
Published: March 2023

Aims: To correlate the influence of weather variables on population dynamics, incidence and   infestation of Brinjal shoot and fruit Borer (BFSB) in Brinjal.

Place and Duration of Study: The study was carried out at Regional Research and Technology Transfer Station (RRTTS) at Ranital, Bhadrak Odisha and at Instructional Farm at OUAT, Bhubaneswar, Odisha for period of 1 year.

Methodology: The population of Brinjal shoot and fruit Borer were recorded from transplanting to harvest of the crop. Five random plants were selected and tagged for observation recording, except boarder plants. To determine the percentage of affected shoots, brinjal plants showing signs of delicate shoots drooping, withering, and drying were counted. Similarly, the population was correlated with weather conditions and the number of fruits showing signs of bore holes on fruits was tallied to estimate the percent fruit infection.

Results: The investigation indicates that quantitatively establish the relationship of weather parameters as varied with the dates of sowing (23 May,20 November2021, 21 January2022) and Brinjal fruit and shoot borer (BFSB).The studies revealed that the peak population of brinjal shoot and fruit borer was observed during 34th SMW (22-28 August), 5th SMW(30 January- 5 February) and 18th SMW(1-7May)  with shoot infestation(38.44%), (11.10%) and (57.99%) respectively.  The fruit was infested with a peak of 47.55%, 27.07% and 63.84% on 39th SMW (26 September- 2 October), 9th SMW (27February-5March) and 18th SMW (1-8May) respectively. The BSFB shows positive significant correlation with relative humidity.

Conclusion: The population of BSFB fluctuates with change in temperature, rainfall, and relative humidity. On first sowing date BSFB population has a less population dynamics comparatively to other two sowing dates. So it is concluded for early sowing results in less pest population.
Field Screening of Maize (Zea mays L.) Genotypes against Turcicum Leaf Blight (TLB) under Artificial Conditions
Authors: Keerthana D. , Haritha T. , Kumar I. Sudhir , Ramesh D.
Published: March 2023

Background: There are a variety of critical problems facing tropical maize cultivation, such as disease infestation, insect/pest and weed problems. Foliar diseases in particular cause significant losses in agricultural yield. Leaf blight, known as northern leaf blight, is a disease of maize leaves caused by an overgrowth fungus. Therefore, it was necessary to develop sources of resistance to TLB and then a field experiment was conducted to study the performance of 64 (44 test crosses, 11 lines, 4 examiners and 5 assays) During Spring 2021-22 at the Agricultural College Farm, Babatla.

Methods: Screening was carried under field conditions by adopting an artificial disease inoculation technique Disease score was recorded at tasseling, 20 DAT and maturity stages by using 1-9 scale.

Results and Discussion: At maturity stage 12 crosses, seven lines and one check showed resistant reaction (R); 25 crosses, 4 inbreds, one check showed moderately resistant reaction (MR); 7 crosses, 3 inbreds and one check showed moderately susceptible reaction (MS) and one inbred, two checks showed susceptible reaction (S) under field screening. 

Conclusion: The lines VL171488-2, VL18828, VL19705-8, VL18142, VL175869, SNL19582-22 and tester LM13 showed resistant disease reaction for TLB pathogen at phenotypic level. These lines can be used in future TLB resistance breeding programmes.
Status and Scope of Automated Coconut Harvester in India: A Review
Authors: Kumar M. , Bej G. , Pandey H. S.
Published: March 2023

Coconut plays a substantial role in the Indian economy. South Indian states, namely Kerala, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, and Andhra Pradesh are the leading producers accounting for more than 90% of the total coconut produced in the country. The traditional/conventional process of coconut harvesting includes climbing on the tree and cutting the coconut bunches with a cutter, which involves high risk. Climbing on a coconut tree is the main risk factor and it is life-threatening. The present review paper presents the status and future research need for automated coconut harvesting machines in India. The maximum speed or climbing with remote controlled coconut harvester was reported 0.055 ms-1. This paper also focuses on the basic components of the automated coconut harvesting machine, as well as the advantages and disadvantages of each component are critically analyzed based on its findings, future research needs are proposed in order to meet all the fundamental aspects of autonomous coconut harvesting machines.
Standard vs Augmented Ablation of Paroxysmal Atrial Fibrillation for Reduction of Atrial Fibrillation Recurrence
Authors: Nair Girish M. , Birnie David H. , Nery Pablo B. , Redpath Calum J. , Sarrazin Jean-Francois , Roux Jean-Francois , Parkash Ratika , Bernier Martin , Sterns Laurence D. , Sapp John , Novak Paul , Veenhuyzen George , Morillo Carlos A. , Singh Sheldon M. , Sadek Mouhannad M. , Golian Mehrdad , Klein Andres , Sturmer Marcio , Chauhan Vijay S. , Angaran Paul , Green Martin S. , Bernick Jordan , Wells George A. , Essebag Vidal
Published: March 2023

Importance

Recurrent atrial fibrillation (AF) commonly occurs after catheter ablation and is associated with patient morbidity and health care costs.

Objective

To evaluate the superiority of an augmented double wide-area circumferential ablation (WACA) compared with a standard single WACA in preventing recurrent atrial arrhythmias (AA) (atrial tachycardia, atrial flutter, or atrial fibrillation [AF]) in patients with paroxysmal AF.

Design, Setting, and Participants

This was a pragmatic, multicenter, prospective, randomized, open, blinded end point superiority clinical trial conducted at 10 university-affiliated centers in Canada. The trial enrolled patients 18 years and older with symptomatic paroxysmal AF from March 2015 to May 2017. Analysis took place between January and April 2022. Analyses were intention to treat.

Interventions

Patients were randomized (1:1) to receive radiofrequency catheter ablation for pulmonary vein isolation with either a standard single WACA or an augmented double WACA.

Main Outcomes and Measures

The primary outcome was AA recurrence between 91 and 365 days postablation. Patients underwent 42 days of ambulatory electrocardiography monitoring after ablation. Secondary outcomes included need for repeated catheter ablation and procedural and safety variables.

Results

Of 398 patients, 195 were randomized to the single WACA (control) arm (mean [SD] age, 60.6 [9.3] years; 65 [33.3%] female) and 203 to the double WACA (experimental) arm (mean [SD] age, 61.5 [9.3] years; 66 [32.5%] female). Overall, 52 patients (26.7%) in the single WACA arm and 50 patients (24.6%) in the double WACA arm had recurrent AA at 1 year (relative risk, 0.92; 95% CI, 0.66-1.29; P = .64). Twenty patients (10.3%) in the single WACA arm and 15 patients (7.4%) in the double WACA arm underwent repeated catheter ablation (relative risk, 0.72; 95% CI, 0.38-1.36). Adjudicated serious adverse events occurred in 13 patients (6.7%) in the single WACA arm and 14 patients (6.9%) in the double WACA arm.

Conclusions and Relevance

In this randomized clinical trial of patients with paroxysmal AF, additional ablation by performing a double ablation lesion set did not result in improved freedom from recurrent AA compared with a standard single ablation set.

Trial Registration

ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: NCT02150902
Genital Pseudotumor as a Manifestation of Mpox Virus Infection
Authors: Blanchet François-Xavier , Rahi Mayda , Merlant Marie , Gare Mathilde , Brunet-Possenti Florence , Descamps Vincent , Bouscarat Fabrice
Published: March 2023

This case report describes a 37-year-old man with a 1-week history of a genital nodule that rapidly ulcerated and with concomitant fever 2 days after anal intercourse.