bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Safety and effectiveness of angiotensin receptor-neprilysin inhibitors in Indian patients with heart failure with preserved ejection fraction – “ARNI-PRESERVED” study
Authors: JARIWALA PANKAJ , PUNJANI ARSHAD , BOORUGU HARIKISHAN , MADHAWAR DILIP BABU , JADHAV KARTIK
Published: May 2024

Background:

The goal of this study is to look at the safety and efficacy of angiotensin receptor-neprilysin inhibitors (ARNI) (valsartan/sacubitril), a combination of angiotensin II receptor blocker and neprilysin inhibitor ARNI, in patients with heart failure with preserved ejection fraction (HFpEF).

Materials and Methods:

Between June and December 2020, retrospective research was conducted on a study participant of primarily angiographically confirmed computer-aided design patients who underwent complete revascularization. A total of 154 HFpEF patients (87 females and 67 males) were treated with ARNI, which was subsequently titrated up to a maximum tolerable dose and monitored in an outpatient clinic. Fifty-six patients were given ARNI while in the hospital for decompensated heart failure before being discharged.

Results:

Patients were categorized as the New York Heart Association (NYHA) class III (71.4%) and NYHA class II (28.6%). Diabetes mellitus was identified in 52% of patients, while hypertension was found in 78%. Symptomatic clinical improvement was observed, with a substantial decrease in NYHA class down to NYHA class II (P = 0.018). A considerable decrease in NYHA class resulted in symptomatic clinical improvement as well as the rales and peripheral edema had resolved (P < 0.001). The NT-pro-BNP levels were considerably lowered (P < 0.001). The echocardiographic parameters for diastolic function (E/A, E/E' ratios) improved. In individuals with HFpEF, ARNI resulted in significant clinical benefits.

Conclusion:

In individuals with HFpEF, sacubitril/valsartan, ARNI resulted in significant clinical benefits. A randomized research is also required to see if it results in beneficial outcomes for a wider sample.
An approach of Ayurveda clinical diagnosis in managing acute Pakshavadha (~hemiplegia): A case report
Authors: Mukhedkar Arundhati Rajesh , Thakar Anup B. , Gandhi Rahul S.
Published: May 2024

The case presented is to exemplify the use of Ayurveda diagnostic techniques in treating diseases. Among the diagnostic tools, Upashaya-Anupashaya (~understanding of aggravating and relieving factors) is useful during unclear pathology and symptomatology. Upashaya is the betterment, and Anupashaya is the aggravation of disease by medication, diet, and lifestyle. The case presented here is of a 60-year-old male with sudden weakness of the left upper and lower extremities, with no other symptoms and significant previous medical history. The provisional diagnosis was Pakshavadha (~hemiplegia) and treated through Brimhana (~nourishing therapy), which led to the aggravation of the disease condition. Anupashaya by Brimhana treatment confirmed the diagnosis to Kaphavrita
Vata (~occlusion of Vata by Kapha
dosha) and was treated with Rukshana (~dryness inducing therapies), Pachana (~enhancing digestion) with significant relief in symptoms within four days, with no recurrence. The significance of Upashaya-Anupashaya in the confirmation of disease and treatment is highlighted in this case.
Postrenal transplant tuberculosis of the ankle joint
Authors: Patil Sandeep , Balan Satish , Murlidharan Praveen , Jethwa Sagar , Rajalakshmi Arjun
Published: May 2024

Tuberculosis (TB) is one of the common infections after renal transplantation in developing countries. Patients who receive kidney grafts are at an increased risk for the development of mycobacterial disease than the general population, because of uremia and the immunosuppressants used in the posttransplant period, all of which interfere with T-cell function. Extrapulmonary TB is more common in renal allograft recipients and may present with dissemination or atypical features. Although extrapulmonary TB occurs frequently, isolated ankle joint TB is a rare form of extrapulmonary TB infection. We report here a renal allograft recipient with ankle joint TB presenting 6 months after transplantation with persistent pain in the left ankle joint associated with swelling and mild restriction of joint movement. He was diagnosed to be having an osteomyelitis of the talus bone extending to the navicular and anterior part of the calcaneus. He underwent open debridement and CB-NAAT of the tissue, which showed mycobacterium TB and rifampicin resistance was not detected. He was started on antituberculous treatment. This report highlights the need for a high index of suspicion for diagnosing TB early among renal transplant recipients and diagnostic difficulties of the TB disease due to insidious and nonspecific clinical presentation. Also, the treatment has to be monitored closely due to drug interaction between immunosuppressants and anti-TB drugs.
Two Cases of Symptomatic Posterior Migration of Interbody Cage Following Lumbar Fusion
Authors: Krishnan Prasad
Published: May 2024

Instrumented surgery for degenerative lumbar spine disease is a commonly performed operation. Interbody cages filled with bone grafts have been used both as a stand-alone procedure and also as an adjunct to posterior pedicle screw fixation to aid in lumbar fusion. While hardware-related complications such as screw breakage and implant pullout have been well documented in the literature, symptomatic cage migration resulting in fresh symptoms is not that frequently described. Two cases of posterior cage migration into the spinal canal that necessitated reoperation are described, highlighting the risk factors for the same and measures that can be taken to prevent this complication.
Age-Invariant Cross-Age Face Verification using Transfer Learning
Authors: Russel Newlin Shebiah , Selvaraj Arivazhagan , S Dhanya Devi , M Dhivyarupini
Published: May 2024

The integration of face verification technology has become indispensable in numerous safety and security software systems. Despite its promising results, the field of face verification encounters significant challenges due to age-related disparities. Human facial characteristics undergo substantial transformations over time, leading to diverse variations including changes in facial texture, morphology, facial hair, and eyeglass adoption. This study presents a pioneering methodology for cross-age face verification, utilizing advanced deep learning techniques to extract resilient and distinctive facial features that are less susceptible to age-related fluctuations. The feature extraction process combines handcrafted features like Local Binary Pattern/Histogram of Oriented Gradients with deep features from MobileNetV2 and VGG-16 networks. As the texture of the facial skin defines the age related characteristic the well-known texture feature extractors like LBP and HoG is preferred. These features are concatenated to achieve fusion, and subsequent layers fine-tune them. Experimental validation utilizing the Cross-Age Celebrity Dataset demonstrates remarkable efficacy, achieving an accuracy of 98.32%.
FRESHNets: Highly Accurate and Efficient Food Freshness Assessment Based on Deep Convolutional Neural Networks
Authors: Martínez Pazos Jorge Felix , Gulín González Jorge , Batard Lorenzo David , Orellana García Arturo
Published: May 2024

Food freshness classification is a growing concern in the food industry, mainly to protect consumer health and prevent illness and poisoning from consuming spoiled food. Intending to take a significant step towards improving food safety and quality control measures in the industry, this study presents two models based on deep learning for the classification of fruit and vegetable freshness: a robust model and an efficient model. Models’ performance evaluation shows remarkable results; in terms of accuracy, the robust model and the efficient model achieved 97.6% and 94.0% respectively, while in terms of Area Under the Curve (AUC) score, both models achieved more than 99%, with the difference in inference time between each model over 844 images being 13 seconds.
Sheet and Strip Surface Finish Nomenclature
Authors:   AMS F Corrosion and Heat Resistant Alloys Committee
Published: May 2024

This SAE Aerospace Standard (AS) defines the nomenclature for surface finishes commonly used for sheet and strip in aerospace material specifications. It is applicable to steel and to iron, nickel, cobalt, and titanium base alloys.
All-Wheel Drive Systems Classification
Authors:   Drivetrain Standards Committee
Published: May 2024

This document seeks to classify all-wheel drive (AWD) architectures primarily based on the installed hardware and does not consider the implementation of the controls and software. For example, a power transfer unit (PTU) may be equipped with a clutch that is capable of torque management, but the control implementation only uses it for disconnection functions without torque management.

In this SAE Recommended Practice, attention will be given to passenger cars and light trucks (through Class III). The definitions presented herein may also be applicable to heavy trucks (Class 4 through 8) and off-highway applications using more than two axles but are primarily focused on passenger cars and light trucks.
Détermination de l’orientation géographique des pièges pour la détection des mouches des fruits dans les vergers de manguiers du nord de la Côte D’Ivoire
Authors: Coulibaly A. , Minhibo M.Y. , N’Depo O.R. , Hala N. , Kouakou C.K. , Fondio L.
Published: May 2024

Le manguier (Mangifera indica L.) est une culture fruitière majeure dans le secteur de l’exportation de la Côte d’Ivoire. Actuellement, la Côte d’Ivoire est le troisième fournisseur de mangues sur le marché européen, après le Brésil (100 000 t) et le Pérou (80 000 t). Cependant, la productivité des fruits de mangue en Côte d’Ivoire (3 à 7 t ha-1) reste faible par rapport à celle obtenue dans des conditions optimales de culture (10 à 20 t ha-1). La prolifération des mouches des fruits (Diptera : Tephritidae) est l’une des principales causes de la baisse de productivité des mangues. Pour les éliminer dans les vergers de manguiers, des techniques de piégeage incluant des paraphéromones sont nécessaires. L’objectif de cette étude était de déterminer l’orientation géographique optimale des pièges pour la capture des mouches des fruits dans les vergers de manguiers du nord de la Côte d’Ivoire. Des attractifs sexuels ont été placés dans des pièges le long des quatre directions cardinales du verger de manguiers. Les résultats montrent que Bactrocera dorsalis et Ceratitis cosyra sont les espèces les plus abondantes dans les pièges. En outre, selon les quatre directions cardinales, les pièges orientés vers le nord ont capturé davantage de B. dorsalis, tandis que les pièges orientés vers l’ouest ont capturé davantage de C. cosyra. Cependant, l’orientation géographique des pièges selon les quatre directions cardinales n’a pas eu d’influence sur la détection des mouches des fruits dans les vergers de manguiers.
Determination of combining ability and heritability for canning quality traits in	common bean
Authors: Kesiime E.V. , Nkalubo S.T. , Ochwo-Ssemakula M. , Dramadri I.O. , Mukankusi C. , Nakimbugwe D. , Edema R. , Gibson P. , Badji A.
Published: May 2024

Breeding for common bean (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) genotypes with optimal canning quality holds the potential for increased dry bean consumption among middle-class income urban dwellers in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA). Understanding the genetic control of canning quality traits is central for the improvement of common bean genotypes for desired canning quality. The objective of this study was to determine the combining ability and heritability of canning quality traits (CQTs) in common bean; and to establish entry points for effective breeding for these traits. A population from two contrasting parents for canning quality traits was developed and progressed to F2. The F2:F4 seed was evaluated for CQTs at three months post-harvest. Substantial variation was observed among the canning quality traits tested, including the general appearance of the canned beans, seed coat colour retention namely, clumping, free starch, splitting, and hydration coefficient. Canning quality traits encompassed a spectrum of both additive and non-additive effects. Promising combiners for CQTs were identified among the parents, KK8 and MAC 13, suggesting their potential for utilisation in breeding programmes. Moderate to high Baker’s ratio (BR = 0.41-0.94) values were observed for some CQTs and narrow sense heritability (h2 = 0.47-0.66). Canning quality traits exhibited substantial broad sense heritability (H2) values, ranging from 0.6 to 0.92. These findings provide valuable entry points for breeding programmes focused on improving common bean for canning quality.
Parasitic nematode populations associated with developmental stages of mango in production regions of Ghana
Authors: Nyaku S.T. , Amponsah-Awuku T. , Belbaar-Ib Guri E. , Asare-Okai S.
Published: May 2024

Nematode (Phylum nematoda) infestation is a major set back in mango (Mangifera indica) production world-wide. Control of nematodes requires understanding of their diversity, distribution and population densities. The objective of this study was to identify plant-parasitic nematodes associated with mangoes and their population densities at seedling and maturity stages in production regions of Ghana. The study was conducted in Greater Accra (Manya and Klagon) and the Eastern region (Somanya) during December 2016 to January 2018. Mango farmlands were surveyed for soil and root samples, from which nematodes were extracted, identified and quantified. Twenty-four nematode genera were identified in mango seedlings and matured trees from Somanya; and 14 genera dentified in seedlings and 22 in matured trees from Manya; while at Klagon, 15 nematode genera were identified in matured trees. Helicotylenchus spp. were the most populated in seedlings obtained from Somanya and Manya, with relative abundance of 23.29%. Tylenchus spp. had the highest population in mature trees, with relative abundance of 24.49% at Somanya and 38.86% at Manya; while Helicotylenchus spp. had the highest relative abundance of 43.96% at Klagon. Mature trees had higher nematode population densities, compared to seedlings. There were significant variation in nematode populations between seedlings and matured stages of mango.
Physical and psychological health consequences of intimate partner violence among married primary school teachers in Delta South Senatorial Zone of Delta State, Nigeria: Implication for marital stability
Authors: N Aye Eucharia , Fidelis Amaeze Eze , W Aye Romanus , O Eze Celestine , J Onumonu Amobi , L Obikwelu Chizoba , O Oforka Theresa
Published: May 2024

Background: Intimate Partner Violence (IPV) is a serious health issue among couples which is recorded more among married partners. Dishearteningly, IPV among couples who are teachers is underreported due to shame, thereby increasing the prevalence of IPV in the area of the study.
Objectives: The study examined physical and psychological health consequences of IPV on married primary school teachers.
Methods: The design was a cross-sectional descriptive survey conducted on married primary school teachers in Delta South Senatorial zone of Delta State, Nigeria from 22nd February - 29th November, 2021. Three hundred and thirteen 313 (207 women and 106 men who have experienced various forms of IPV) who were identified as victims of IPV were used as participants in the study. Structured questionnaire was used to elicit information on physical and psychological health consequences of IPV on married teachers.
Conclusion: The researchers concluded that there are severe and serious physical and psychological health consequences associated with IPV among married primary school teachers in Delta South Senatorial zone of Delta State, Nigeria. Urgent interventions such as public enlightenment, campaigns, workshops, seminars, community health talk-shows should be organized by government stakeholders, non-governmental organizations, community leaders on the prevention of IPV and its dare consequences for marital stability.
Keywords: Intimate partner violence (IPV); physical; psychological health consequences, married primary school teachers
Attitude to cervical cancer screening and human papillomavirus testing experience in self-sampled Nigerian women
Authors: M Olumodeji Ayokunle , K Adefemi Ayodeji , O Adedeji Modupe , A Ogunyemi Ayokunle , A Onyeodi Ifeanyichukwu , A Rabiu Kabiru , I Akinola Olurotimi
Published: May 2024

Background: Cervical cancer is a disease of major public health significance which can be prevented by adequate screening.
Objective: This study assessed the level of cervical cancer knowledge, attitude to screening and human papillomavirus testingexperience in women who self-sampled for cervical cancer screening.
Methods: A descriptive cross-sectional study involving 790 women that had human papilloma virus (HPV) testing at the gynae-oncology unit of the Lagos State University Teaching Hospital. Participants were assessed of their cervical cancer screeningknowledge, attitude and HPV testing experience. High risk HPV (hr-HPV) nucleic acid testing was funded by the Clinton HealthAccess Initiative.
Results: Majority (76.71%) of the respondents exhibited a high level of knowledge of cervical cancer, its causes, risk factors andprevention; and a positive experience with HPV self-sampling reported in 98.1%. hr-HPV positive rate was 13.4%. The mostcommon reason (43%) for not having a cervical screening done was lack of a doctor’s request. The most commonly knownmethod of cervical screening by the respondents was Pap Smear test (55.31%).
Conclusion: There is need for more education to improve the level of awareness and uptake of hr-HPV testing for cervicalcancer in Lagos. Health care providers are not offering cervical cancer screening enough and this needs to be explored more infuture studies.
Keywords: Cervical cancer; screening test; cancer screening.
The distribution of esophageal cancer patients enrolled in care at the Uganda Cancer Institute by sub-regions, districts and ethnicity
Authors: Obayo Siraji , Mulumba Yusuf , L Thompson Cheryl , K Gibson Michael , M Cooney Matthew , Orem Jackson , Orem Jackson
Published: May 2024

Background: There is limited published data regarding the distribution of esophageal cancer patients by sub-regions, districtsand ethnicity in Uganda.
Objectives: To study the distribution by sub-regions, districts, ethnicity and sub-regions post-care outcomes of esophagealcancer patients in care over ten years at the Uganda Cancer Institute.
Methods: Patients’ charts with confirmed diagnoses of esophageal cancer for 2009-2019 were identified. Case information,which included demographics, clinical presentation, distribution by sub-regions, districts, ethnicity and sub-regions post-careoutcomes, were retrospectively abstracted.
Results: Central 671(34.15%), Southwestern 308(15.67%), Elgon 176(8.95%) and East central 163(8.29%) sub-regions had mostpatients. Mostly from administrative districts of Wakiso 167(8.50%), Mbarara 51(2.59%), Tororo 53(2.70%), Busia 33(1.68). Baganda,Banyakole, Bagisu and Basoga ethnic groups predominate. Patients from neighbouring countries were mainly from Rwanda56(2.85%), South Sudan 24(1.22%), then Kenya 21(1.07%), and Rwandese, Dinka and Luo by ethnicity, respectively. Centraland Southwestern sub-regions had the most post-care outcomes of the patients regarding living, death, and loss to follow-up.
Conclusion: Patients are commonly from the administrative districts of Central, Southwestern, Elgon and East Central sub-regionsand neighbouring countries of Rwanda, South Sudan and Kenya. Baganda, Banyakole, Bagisu and Basoga are the mainethnic groups. Central and Southwestern sub-regions are with most post-care outcomes.
Keywords: Esophageal cancer; sub-regions; districts; ethnicity; Uganda.
Histological Assessment of Placental Development Following Intrauterine Exposure to Caffeine in Adult Wistar Rats
Authors: Osifo E. O. , Ezeuko V. C.
Published: May 2024

In recent years, there have been concerns about human reproductive disorders. Physiological adaptations are crucial for optimal fetal development during pregnancy. The widespread consumption of caffeine by pregnant women raises questions about its impact on maternal physiology and fetal development. Hence, the objective of this study was to evaluate the histological assessment of placenta development following intrauterine exposure to caffeine in adult Wistar rats using appropriate standard techniques. On each gestational day (GD13, GD15, GD17, and GD19), five (5) animals were sampled from each group and their placentas were harvested for histological assessment. The Maternal weight, Fetal Crown Rump Length, Placental weight, Placental diameter major, Placental diameter minor, and fetal weight were taken on the harvested placenta. Results showed varying alterations in the histomorphology of the placenta ranging from delayed differentiation of glycogen cells, dilated and congested blood vessels, vacuolar degeneration of glycogen cell islands, poor development of the labyrinth zone, and dilated fetal capillaries. In conclusion, there is histomorphological evidence that caffeine administration has deleterious effects on the development of the placenta in Wistar rats.
Comparison of Performance Properties of Muds Formulated With Synthesized C14 and C16 Esters of Lauric Acid
Authors: Orji I. , Ekpo I. E. , Ibezim-Ezeani M. U. , Akaranta O.
Published: May 2024

Drilling muds have relied on a range of base fluids, with mineral oil-based formulations dominating the landscape for decades. However, mineral oil-based muds contain a plethora of toxic aromatic compounds which are persistent in the environment. Hence, the objective of the paper was to synthesize and compare the performance properties of drilling muds formulated with C14 and C16 esters of lauric acid using appropriate standard procedures. Benchmarking of the esters with a reference synthetic base fluid indicated that the esters have suitable physicochemical properties for application as synthetic base drilling fluid. Their kinematic viscosities are within the API recommended range, ethyl laurate (EL) has a lower cloud point relative to the reference, and the two base fluids have higher flash point and electrical stabilities relative to the reference. The results obtained from comparing the rheology of muds prepared with ester products and that prepared with the reference fluid indicate that the muds prepared with ethyl, and n-butyl laurate have higher electrical stability than the mud prepared with the reference base fluid. The results also show that the muds prepared with the esters synthesized in this work displayed better rheology profiles than the mud prepared with the reference synthetic base fluid. However, ethyl laurate (EL) formulated mud had better thermal stability than n-butyl laurate (BL) at the temperature range studied. Through the investigation of these ester-based drilling muds, we showcased the potential of these esters to enhance drilling efficiency, minimize environmental impact, and optimize operational performance.
Stand growth, Biomass and Carbon sequestration potentials of Parkia biglobosa (jacq.) Bench plantation in South-Western Nigeria
Authors: Akintunde-Alo D. A. , Onilude Q. A. , Ige P. O. , Adeoti O. O.
Published: May 2024

This study assessed tree growth variables, above (AGB), below ground biomass (BGB) and total carbon content (TC) sequestered by Parkia biglobosa (Jacq.) Bench. Plantation in Wasangare, Oyo State using non-destructive ground base survey. Tree growth data (Diameter at breast height, Dbh and Tree height, Th) were collected using lacer ace hypsometer and diameter girth tape from 20 temporary sampling plots of size 25 m X 25 m established through systematic transect lines. Diameter size classes (DSC) for the plantation was examined, carbon stock for each DSC was also determine while basal area (m2 ha-1), volume (m3 ha-1), Biomass (Mg ha-1) and Carbon (Mg ha-1) were also estimated. Results showed mean Dbh of 18.7 + 0.25 cm with 8.14 + 0.10 m, 0.033 + 0.00 m2 ha-1 and 0.320 + 0.01 m3 ha-1 for tree height, basal area and volume respectively. AGB and BGB were 10.877 + 0.39 Mgha-1 and 2.175 + 0.08 Mgha-1 respectively while TC was 6.527 + 0.24 Mgha-1. The percentage carbon stock proportion for each DSC revealed class size 25-29-9 cm (19.02%) as the highest while the least proportion was observed in less than 5 cm class with 0.04% of carbon. The DSC showed majority of the tree Dbh in lower Dbh classes with fewer trees in higher classes forming almost a normal bell shape. The study provides information that can help the management in planning silvicultural activities and selective removal from the stand (harvesting schedule).  Tree Dbh, height, basal area, volume and biomass are the determinant characteristics for forest carbon assessment. In conclusion, the plantation actively sequesters carbon showing potentials for indigenous trees in climate change mitigation.
Production of Modified Zeolites from Rice Husk Ash for Removal of Cadmium from Aqueous Solution
Authors: Olarinde T. E. , Aransiola E. F. , Makinde O. W.
Published: May 2024

In this study, ZSM-5 zeolite from rice hush ash (RHA) was synthesized and modified to assess the removal of cadmium from aqueous solution using standard methods. Both the synthesized and modified ZSM-5 were characterized using XRD, SEM TEM, FTIR and BET. Presence of silicate in the RHA was confirmed with XRF to contain 86.85% silicate. Batch experiments of the adsorption carried out with specific concentration of cadmium shows that both the synthesized and modified zeolites demonstrated 44% and 78% cadmium ions removal from the simulated solution respectively. The study concluded that synthesized and modified ZSM-5 zeolites are highly efficient adsorbent for heavy metal removal.
Piper guineense Schum. & Thonn. (Piperaceae) - a review of its pharmacognostic, phytochemical, ethnomedicinal and pharmacological properties
Authors: Ohemu Temitayo Lucia , Bello Hidayat Oyiza , Datok Tongret , Dafam Dalen Gwatau
Published: May 2024

Piper guineense Schum. & Thonn. (Piperaceae) is a spice plant cultivated in West Africa for its aromatic, pungent, or otherwise desirable qualities. The leaves of P. guineense are used as a leafy vegetable, while its fruits are favoured for imparting flavour to a wide range of African soups. This study aimed to review available scientific literature on the pharmacognostic, ethnomedicinal, phytochemical, and pharmacological studies of P. guineense Schum. & Thonn. in Africa, from the year 2000 till date. Pharmacognostic studies have identified various macroscopic, organoleptic, microscopic, and physicochemical characteristics have been identified, providing valuable tools for the accurate identification and authentication of P. guineense. The phytochemical studies of the plant revealed the presence of alkaloids, steroids, glycosides, saponins, flavonoids, tannins, and terpenoids. Several studies have explored various plant parts of P. guineense, to elucidate its pharmacological effects, including its potential as an antimalarial, anticancer, antioxidant, aphrodisiac, antiplatelet, hepatoprotective, and antimicrobial agent. This review has shown that beyond its traditional role as a spice, P. guineense offers significant nutritional and biological benefits.
Numerical method for predicting first crack load on hollow-cored beams subjected to point load at Midspan
Authors: Orie O.U. , Ogbonna U.K.
Published: May 2024

Predicting the initial crack load in concrete is important to detect early warning of a problem. In this study, a model for predicting the first  crack load on a hollow-cored rectangular beam point loaded at mid-span was developed by combining a numerical method and an  experimental approach. The modulus of rupture was introduced into the governing moment-curvature relationship. Experimentally,  flexural testing with point loads at mid-span was performed on fifteen (15) beams made up of three (3) beam types at 1 kN intervals for a  span of 750mm using the Universal Testing machine. The beams were simply supported by roller points. The dimensions of the beams  were kept constant and later varied while investigating the following hollow diameters: 0, 30, 60, 75, and 105mm. Numerically, the beams  were designed as a beam element point loaded at mid-span with a span of 700mm centers, and the support conditions were defined as  pinned support. Governing equations relating failure load with the modulus of rupture, stiffness matrix, shape functions, and moment of  inertia were developed. The equation for predicting the first crack load, incorporating the modulus of rupture, was derived. The moment  of inertia was calculated by discretizing the hollow-cored beam section using an isoparametric geometric transformation. The  experimental results were used to validate the numerical model. 90.55% agreement between experimental and numerical results was observed. The overall average percentage difference between the two methods recorded is 9.45%. This shows that at about 91%  confidence level, both approaches are the same and can be applied with confidence in the prediction of the first crack load on hollow- cored reinforced concrete beams.
Comparative Analysis of Water Sources from Some Selected Healthcare Facilities in Calabar Metropolis, Cross RiverState, Southern Nigeria
Authors: Mbah M. , Akpan S.S. , Njok N.O.
Published: May 2024

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Antibiogram and Molecular Characterization of Extended Spectrum Beta-Lactamase Producing Escherichia coli Isolates in General Hospital, Ilorin
Authors: Korede Bolarinwa , Mohammed Toyeeb Olawale , Abubakar AbdulAziz
Published: May 2024

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Evaluating the Effects of <i<Moringa Oleifera Leaf Extract on Testosterone Level of Male Wistar Rats Exposed to Petrol, Diesel and Kerosene
Authors: Saidu Bashir , Dahiru Ashiru , Jibril Aliyu , Dunfawa Ahmad Musa , Abdulazeez Nafisat , Mahuta Muawiyyah Muhammad
Published: May 2024

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Immunomodulatory Effects of Vitamin D3 on the Expression of IL-6, IFN-ã and T-BET in Inflammatory Bowel Diseases
Authors: Alhassan H.M. , Yaraghi A.S.
Published: May 2024

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Umbilical Cord Blood Collection Protocol and the Impact on the Nucleated and Progenitor Cell Quantity and Quality
Authors: Eze Evelyn Mgbeoma , Jacob Ransom Baribefii , Lenox-Prince Tamunonengiye-Ofori , Okoye Nelyn Akunna
Published: May 2024

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Evaluation of Fibrinolytic Parameters in Pregnant Women Attending Specialist Hospital, Sokoto
Authors: Abdulrahman Yakubu , Bagudo Ibrahim Aliyu , Osaro Erhabor
Published: May 2024

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Antimicrobial Activities of Sokoto Prepared Black Soap (Sabulun Salo) on Clinical Isolates of Candida albicans, Staphylococcus aureus and Escherichia coli
Authors: Iduh M.U. , Enitan S.S. , Umar A.I. , Bunza N.M. , Aminu J.
Published: May 2024

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Effect of mecobalamin combined with holographic copper acupuncture and scraping technique on tinnitus symptoms in patients with sudden sensorineural hearing loss
Authors: Tang Zehua , Zhang Ling
Published: May 2024

Purpose: To examine the effect of methylcobalamin combined with holistic copper acupuncture and scraping technique in ameliorating tinnitus symptoms in patients with sudden sensorineural hearing loss.
Methods: 80 patients with sudden sensorineural hearing loss from Department of Otolaryngology, The Hefei First People’s Hospital, Hefei, China were selected as subjects for this study. They were divided into control and study groups, respectively, with 40 patients in each group, based on the different treatment interventions received by the patients. Conventional interventions included the use of Ginkgo biloba extract, Tianmasu injection, dexamethasone pharmacological treatments. The control group received methylphenidate tablets in addition to the conventional treatment, while the study group received further intervention comprising the combination of holistic copper acupuncture and scraping technique on the ear, in addition to the treatment received by the control group. The evaluated outcomes included efficacy, auditory threshold levels, and Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI) score.
Results: The overall efficacy of the treatment in the control group was 77.5 %, whereas, it was significantly higher in the study group at 97.5 % (p < 0.05). Prior to treatment, there were no significant differences in pure tone audiometry thresholds between the two groups (p > 0.05). However, post-treatment, the study group exhibited significantly lower pure tone audiometry thresholds compared to the control group (p < 0.05). Before PSQI scores were similar for the two groups (p > 0.05). However, after treatment, the PSQI scores in the study group were significantly lower than those in the control group (p < 0.05).
Conclusion: The combined application of methylcobalamin, holistic copper acupuncture, and scraping technique is effective for the treatment of patients with sudden sensorineural hearing loss. This integrated treatment approach significantly alleviates tinnitus and improves sleep-related symptoms in patients with sudden sensorineural hearing loss. Furthermore, it promotes the recovery of pure tone audiometry thresholds and other related parameters.
Contact graphs of boxes with unidirectional contacts
Authors: Gonçalves Daniel , Limouzy Vincent , Ochem Pascal
Published: May 2024

This paper is devoted to the study of particular geometrically defined
intersection classes of graphs. Those were previously studied by Magnant and
Martin, who proved that these graphs have arbitrary large chromatic number,
while being triangle-free. We give several structural properties of these
graphs, and we raise several questions.
SEXISMO AMBIVALENTE Y VIOLENCIA EN LAS RELACIONES DE PAREJA EN ESTUDIANTES DE UNA UNIVERSIDAD DE TRUJILLO
Authors: Reátegui Sánchez Lea , Borceyú Camacho Nataly
Published: May 2024

En el presente tuvo como finalidad establecer la relación entre el sexismo ambivalente y la violencia en las relaciones de pareja en los estudiantes de la carrera de psicología de la Universidad Católica de Trujillo. Se realizo un estudio no experimental, transversal, correlacional. La población fue compuesta por 273 estudiantes, considerando los que cumplieron con los criterios de inclusión, quedan 167 estudiantes, se les aplicó los instrumentos de Detección de sexismo y el Cuestionario de violencia en las relaciones de pareja. Los resultados mostraron una relación positiva y altamente significativa entre las variables sexismo ambivalente y la violencia en las relaciones de pareja, la dimensión de sexismo ambivalente predominante fue el benevolente con un 62.87%, mientras que el indicador de violencia predominante fue la violencia de género con un 29.34 %. Asimismo, se halló una relación positiva y altamente significativa (p<0.01) entre la dimensión Sexismo hostily los indicadores violencia por desapego (r=035), violencia por castigo físico (r=0.13) y violencia por coerción (r=0.03). Y una relación positiva y altamente significativa (p<0.01) entre la dimensión Sexismo Benébolo y los indicadores violencia por desapego (r=0.22) y violencia de género (r=0.20).
SOBRE LA REVISTA WARMI
Authors: WARMI Revista Científica
Published: May 2024

La revista, WARMI Revista Científica de intervención en violencia contra las mujeres, tiene como objetivos mostrar productos académicos que engloben temas relacionados a la violencia que sufren las mujeres en la sociedad, cómo abordarlos, mecanismos de protección de los derechos humanos de las mujeres, políticas públicas y sociales, programas de intervención y teorías.
Dichos temas se pueden abordar desde las áreas de las ciencias humanas y sociales, vinculada a las distintas disciplinas; como: Educación, Psicología, Sociología, Antropología, Derecho, Economía, Administración, Historia, Filosofía y Religión.
Ein Algorithmus für das Präteritum entsprechend der Verbklassen in der fünften Klasse
Authors: Warda Alexandra
Published: May 2024

In diesem Artikel wird eine mögliche Umsetzung eines neuen Ansatzes zur Didaktik der Verbklassen vorgestellt (vgl. Uhl, 2015). Der formal-analytische Ansatz soll eine fehlerfreiere Bildung des Präteritums ermöglichen, indem die Flexion der starken Verben mithilfe des Algorithmus regelgeleitet erarbeitet wird. Dadurch könnte das auf Auswendiglernen und Wiederholung basierende traditionelle Vorgehen ersetzt werden. Es geht darum, wie die Bildung des Präteritums entsprechend der Verbklassen im Deutschunterricht thematisiert und in ihrer Komplexität reduziert werden kann.
Periferik Fasiyal Paralizili Hastalarının Değerlendirilmesi
Authors: AKSOY Ahmet , KAFA Ayşe
Published: May 2024

Amaç: Kliniğimize periferik fasiyal paralizi (PFP) tanısıyla
başvuran hastaların sosyodemografik ve tıbbi kayıtlarını sistematik
bir şekilde analiz etmeyi amaçladık.
Materyal ve Metod: Ocak 2020 ile Aralık 2023 tarihleri arasında
PFP tanısı alan ve kliniğimizde tedavi ve takip edilen hastaların
sosyodemografik ve tıbbi kayıtları retrospektif olarak
incelendi. Çalışmaya 50 PFP tanılı hasta dahil edildi; santral
fasiyal paralizisi olan hastalar ise çalışmaya alınmadı. Hastaların
dosya kayıtlarından elde edilen veriler arasında demografik
bilgiler, alışkanlıklar, etyolojik nedenler, komorbid durumlar,
hastaneye başvuru zamanı, başvurulan mevsim, baskın semptom,
House-Brackman skorlamaları ile ifade edilen paralizi
derecesi, yüzün tutulan bölgesi, odyolojik bulgular, rekürrens
durumları ve başvuru esnasındaki hematolojik ve kan glukoz
sonuçları değerlendirildi.
Bulgular: Hastaların yaş ortalaması 54,4±15,6 olup, %42'si
erkek ve %58'i kadındı. Başvuru semptomları arasında yüzde
uyuşma, güçsüzlük, fasiyal asimetri, ağız köşesinde kayma, kulak
ağrısı ve gözünü kapatamama bulunmaktaydı. Fasiyal paralizi
en fazla kış (%18) ve sonbahar (%20) mevsimlerinde gözlemlendi.
En sık görülen komorbid durum diyabetes mellitus
(DM) (%56) idi. Tüm hastaların glukoz ortalaması 145,7±62
mg/dl iken, sadece 28 DM hastasının ortalaması 175,3±66,6
mg/dl idi. Semptomların başlangıcından itibaren ilk 3 günde
kliniğe başvuranların sayısı 33 (%66) idi. House-Brackman evrelendirmesine
göre hastaların çoğu grade 3 (%44) idi. Yüzde
paralizi daha çok sağ tarafta (%62) gözlendi. Cinsiyet değişkeni
ile House-Brackman derecelendirmesi arasındaki etkileşim istatistiksel
olarak anlamlı bulunmadı (p=0,54).
Sonuç: Periferik fasiyal paralizi ile birlikte görülen komorbid
hastalıkların oranı yüksek bulunmuştur. Bu komorbid etyolojiler
arasında en sık DM tespit edilmiştir. Ayrıca, PFP soğuk
hava koşullarında daha sık geliştiği gözlemlenmiştir.
The Use of Question, Answer, Relationship Strategies to Improve The Tenth-Grade Students’ Reading Comprehension At SMA Dwijendra Denpasar in The Academic Year 2022/2023
Authors: Petronela Seraviana Yahni  , I Gusti Ayu Indah Triana Juliari  , I Komang Dedik Susila
Published: May 2024

This research aims to improve the student’s reading comprehension of the narrative text using the Question Answer Relationship (QAR) strategy at SMA Dwijendra Denpasar. It was done through planning, action, observation, and reflection. This research was Classroom Action Research (CAR) consisting of two cycles. The subject of this research was 35 students of tenth grade SMA Dwijendra Denpasar in the academic year 2022/2023. The instrument in this research was a test (multiple choice). The test consists of a pretest and a post-test. The data were analyzed quantitatively to get the mean score and percentage. The result showed that there was an improvement in the student’s achievement in narrative text. Most of the students increased their scores gradually at the end of the cycle. The result of the mean score of students in the pretest was 60.14, the mean score in post-test 1 was 70.7, and the mean score in post-test 2 was 82. It can be concluded that the QAR strategy could improve the student’s reading comprehension of the tenth-grade students at SMA Dwijendra Denpasar.
Students’ Perceptions of Online Learning in Writing Descriptive Text on Students of the Faculty of Economics and Business, Mahendradatta University
Authors: I Nyoman Bawa Bagiada  , Ni Putu Andini Desiyanti Laksmi
Published: May 2024

The purpose of this study was to determine the students' perceptions of online learning in writing descriptive text, which included recognize, make stimuli, experiences, knowledge, motivation, social interaction, understanding, acceptance, responses, and future solutions regarding online learning itself in on students of the Faculty of Economics and Business, Mahendradatta University for third semester, which was done by the english lecturer. In this study, a descriptive qualitative research design was used. An english teacher and 45 students who had completed online learning participated in this study. The teacher's utterances and questionnaire answer sheets were used as data sources in this study. The data was gathered through interviews with the teacher and the distribution of a Google Form questionnaire to the online learning students. According to the findings of the interview, perception related to the teacher explains english material well through online learning with a percentage of 62,9%. It can be concluded that students' perceptions of online English learning during the Covid-19 pandemic are positive and can be effectively implemented.
Peranan Guru dalam Mengembangkan Kecerdasaan Moral Siswa
Authors: Ni Putu Ika Putri Sujianti
Published: May 2024

Guru merupakan sosok yang memiliki peranan penting di dalam mengembangkan kecerdasan moral siswa Kelas lX H SMP Dwijendra. Karena tugas guru bukan hanya sebagai pengajar melainkan guru juga wajib mengembangkan nilai-nilai moral. Tujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk menegetahui Peranan Guru dalam mengembangkan kecerdasan moral siswa. Penelitian ini dilakukan dengan menggunakan pendekatan deskriptif kualitatif.Teknik pengumpulan data mengunakan teknik observasi, wawancara, dan dokumentasi.Teknik analisis data yang digunakan rekduksi data, penyajian data, dan penarikan simpulan/verifikasi. Hasil penelitian menunjukan (1) peranan guru dalam mengembangkan kecerdasan moral siswa sangatlah berperan guru sebagai motivator di dalam membantu perkembangan siswa dan mengarahkan diri siswa untuk berdisiplin, etika, sopan santun dan menciptakan siswa yang berakhlak mulia serta dapat menciptakan peradaban yang sesuai dengan nilai dan norma yang berlaku di masyarakat. (2) faktor-faktor yang menyebabkan menurun nya moral siswa Kelas lX H SMP Dwijendra Tahun Pelajaran 2023/2024. Diantaranya yang pertama kemajuan teknologi dan informasi. Kemajuan teknologi dapat berpengaruh terhadap perkembangan moral anak-anak dan kemajuan teknologi ini ada yang berdampak positif tetapi ada juga yang berdampak negatif, siswa itu mulai kurang rasa penghargaannya terhadap guru maupun orangtua.yang kedua faktor lingkungan keluarga dan masyarakat, faktor lingkungan sangat berpengaruh sehingga dapat merusak moral pada anak. Tingkah laku anak-anak seperti ini tentunya butuh kesabaran dalam menghadapi. (3) Kendala-kendala yang yang dihadapi guru dalam mengembangkan kecerdasan moral siswa yaitu kurangnya kesadaran beberapa orang siswa untuk disiplin dalam pembelajaran Pendidikan kewarganegaraan dikarenakan karakter siswa yang berbeda-beda.
Peran Strategis Guru Penggerak Sebagai Penguatan Implementasi Kebijakan Merdeka Belajar
Authors: Sujana I Gede , Sri Suharti  , Joni Wilson Sitopu  , Heppy Sapulete  , Yohanis Hukubun
Published: May 2024

Penelitian ini berujuan untuk mengetahui penguatan implementasi merdeka belajar melalui peran strategis guru penggerak. Metode yang diaplikasikan dalam penulisan artikel penelitian ini adalah kualitatif. Adapun jenis penelitian ini adalah penelitian pustaka. Data yang dikumpulkan kemudian dilakukan analisis secara mendalam dengan menggunakan pisau analisis konten. Selanjutnya hasil penelitian disajikan secara deskriptif kualitatif sesuai dengan pokok permasalahan dan tujuan dilaksanakannya penelitian ini. Hasil penelitian ini membuktikan, peran strategis dari guru penggerak, yaitu (1) Guru penggerak juga berperan mengubah pola transformasi pendidikan, yang sebelumnya dari pola terpusat pada guru menuju ke arah desentralisasi dengan memposisikan guru penggerak menjadi agen dan pemimpin proses transformasi; (2) sebagai penggerak disekolah yang berdasarkan pada pengalaman  mengajar di sekolah.  Guru penggerak bertugas menggerakan semua komponen pendidikan agar terlibat dan berpartisipasi secara aktif dalam rangka meningkatkan kualitas pendidikan; (2) Guru penggerak mampu mengarahkan, membentuk dan mengembangkan secara utuh dan menyeluruh kepribadian siswa; (4) Guru penggerak merupakan pemimpin dalam pembelajaran diera merdeka belajar dengan kemampuan menggerakkan lingkungan pendidikan untuk mewujudkan nyatakan pendidikan unggul yang berpusat pada siswa.
Front Matter
Authors: Widya Accarya
Published: May 2024

Widya Accarya
Using the Lean and Green Six Sigma Method at PT. XYZ, this Painting Process aims to Reduce Tosou Butsu Alloy Wheel Defects
Authors: Oktavianto Iwan , Nursanti Ellysa , Achmadi Fuad
Published: May 2024

Aluminium wheels are a significant component of the automotive industry, but opinions about their quality are primarily based on how they look. As a result, finishing is crucial to the production process in the wheel industry. Efforts must be made to reduce the frequency of Tosou Butsu flaws in the painting process, which most frequently occur in the paint section, even though there are still a lot of errors in the wheel production process. Therefore, to lessen the chance of Tosou Butsu faults developing during the wheel finishing process, the Lean & Green Six Sigma technique is applied. Measure, Analyze, Improve, Control, and Define are the five stages of the Six Sigma methodology (DMAIC). Conversely, the Six Sigma level has grown from 3,417?, which was the level before the Sigma was repaired, to 3,750? in Sigma level 3 conditions, or level 4 conditions, with the potential for Tosou Butsu defects to occur at 12104 for a million production processes. Six Sigma is then applied to In this investigation, the painting procedure was able to lower the percentage of Tosou Butsu faults from 0.0276 to 0.0121. In order to optimize efficiency and focus on system mechanisms that align with standard operating procedures and human resource development, the Six Sigma process needs to be applied regularly and refined until the Sigma level reaches 6?.
Pengaruh Kualitas Pelayanan Baggage Handling System (BHS) terhadap Kepuasan Penumpang Garuda Airlines di Bandar Udara Internasional Soekarno-Hatta Cengkareng
Authors: Aziz Satya Lailan Nur , Syaputra Andi
Published: May 2024

Salah satu upaya dalam memenuhi kepuasan penumpang adalah pelayanan dalam penanganan bagasi. Penanganan bagasi memiliki peran penting dalam suatu bisnis penerbangan, karena departemen ini bertanggung jawab atas bagasi semua penumpang. Proses penanganan bagasi dibuat secara sistematis dengan sebutan Baggage Handling System (BHS). BHS merupakan sistem keamanan bagasi yang menggunakan teknologi otomatisasi. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui apakah kualitas pelayanan BHS berpengaruh dan seberapa besar pengaruh  kualitas pelayanan BHS berpengaruh terhadap kepuasan penumpang Garuda Airlines di Bandar Udara Internasional Soekarno-Hatta Cengkareng. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode pendekatan kuantitatif deskriptif dan jenis data yang digunakan yaitu data primer dan data sekunder. Teknik pengumpulan data yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini yaitu dengan penyebaran kuesioner, sampel dalam penelitian ini adalah penumpang yang pernah menggunakan maskapai garuda Indonesia di terminal 3 Bandar Udara Internasional Soekarno-Hattta Cengkareng. Penelitian ini menyimpulkan hasil bahwa kualitas pelayanan Baggage Handling System memiliki pengaruh yang positif dan signifikan sebesar 68,2% terhadap kepuasan penumpang, sedangkan 31,8% dipengaruhi oleh variabel lain yang tidak diteliti. Hal ini dibuktikan dari hasil Thitung > Ttabel yaitu sebesar 1,940.