bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
An epidemiological study of the determinants and patterns of complementary feeding practices among children of 6–24 months of age group
Authors: Yadav Ashwini , Rawat Shalini , Shastri Shruti
Published: March 2024

ABSTRACT

Background:

The introduction of complementary food is the most important factor determining the nutritional status of the children in the first 2 years of life. This study aimed to find out the determinants and patterns of complementary feeding practices and their impact on the growth and development of children of 6–24 months of age group. Materials and Methods: A descriptive cross-sectional study was done on immunization out patient department (OPD) in the field practice area of the Department of Community Medicine. The sample size taken was 250 using a systematic random sampling method.

Results:

One hundred and seven (42.8%) were given the optimum amount of complementary food for their age. One hundred and three (41.2%) were fed with an adequate frequency for their age. One hundred and ninety-five (78.0%) were given food that was appropriate in consistency for their age. Among 183 (73.2%) children who were not fed appropriately during and after their illness episodes, 119 (65.0%) were malnourished. On using logistic regression it was seen that the variables which had statistically significant association with the complementary feeding patterns (P<0.05) were maternal education, father’s age, total members in the family, advice on complementary feeding from health care workers and use of bottle for feeding. Father’s education, availability of ration card, antenatal counselling on childcare, birth order and history of repeated illness in the past did not show statistically significant association with complementary feeding practices (P>0.05).

Conclusion:

There was no statistically significant difference between the feeding patterns of normal and malnourished children. The association of complementary feeding practices and the anthropometric status of study children was not found statistically significant in the present study. Advice on complementary feeding from healthcare workers is seen to be having a positive impact on complementary feeding practices (P < 0.01).
Collage of cases and brief review of the laboratory diagnosis and molecular testing in autoimmune haemolytic anaemia
Authors: Arora Harkiran , Trivedi Shalini , Jain Pooja , Singhal Udita , Kaur Arunpreet , Raina Aditi
Published: March 2024

ABSTRACT

Autoimmune haemolytic anaemia (AIHA) is an acquired heterogenous clinical entity with variable presentations like acute haemolysis or mild, chronic haemolysis compounded with acute exacerbation in winters or fatal uncompensated haemolysis. A step-wise approach to the diagnosis and characterisation of AIHA should be undertaken, firstly the diagnosis of haemolysis followed by the establishment of immune nature with the aid of direct agglutination tests (DAT). Simultaneously the other causes of immune haemolysis need to be excluded too. In light of advancements in diagnostics, a wide array of investigations can be used like absolute reticulocyte count, bone marrow responsiveness index to establish the evidence of haemolysis, sensitive gel technology, enhanced DAT assays, e.g., modified DAT with low ionic strength saline solution (LISS) at 4°C, DAT assays utilizing reagents such as anti-IgA and anti-IgM and DAT by flowcytometry, to detect RBC bound autoantibodies (Abs) and monospecific DAT to establish immune causes of haemolysis and characterisation of the autoantibodies. The compensatory role of bone marrow and synchronous pathologies like clonal lymphoproliferation, dyserythropoiesis, fibrosis are important factors in the evolution of the disease and aid in the customisation of treatment modalities. The laboratory work up should aim to diagnose underlying diseases like chronic lymphoproliferative disorders, autoimmune disorders and infectious diseases. Also, tests like autoimmune lymphoproliferative syndromes (ALPS) screening panel and Next-generation sequencing (NGS) panel for RBC membrane disorders, RBC enzymopathies, and congenital dyserythropoietic aneamia have found their place. It is incumbent upon the clinicians to use the all-available diagnostic modalities for the accurate diagnosis, prognostication and customisation of the therapy.
Antitubercular drug-induced lichen planus: A case study with a mini literature review
Authors: Shanmukhappa Sanjana C. , John Winny , Kevalramani Vineeta , Lokeshwaran Srivatsa , Furtado Shireen , Nosenoor Mahesh
Published: March 2024

ABSTRACT

Introduction:

Drug-induced lichen planus is a cutaneous adverse effect that manifests as a systemic eruption of flat-topped, erythematous, or violaceous papules resembling lichen planus on the trunk and extremities. Although antitubercular therapy has been linked to cutaneous hypersensitivity reactions, the literature on such cases is scarce. Here, we present a case to contribute to this field, reporting on its presentation and management, and reviewing previous case studies.

Case Report:

Our patient, a 63-year-old male, presented with black pigmented patches on the skin, having been diagnosed with pulmonary tuberculosis and on antitubercular therapy for the past two months. A diagnosis of ATT-induced lichen planus was made, and all ATT was stopped. The patient was treated with antihistamines, apremilast, tacrolimus, and corticosteroids, and rechallenge of each drug was performed consecutively. No new lesions appeared after rechallenge with isoniazid and rifampicin. However, ethambutol was not reintroduced due to strong suspicion, by exclusion, that it was the offending agent, whereas on rechallenge with isoniazid and rifampicin, the patient’s skin lesions gradually improved with eventual resolution of hyperpigmentation.

Discussion and Conclusion:

Lichenoid drug eruptions are characterized by type IV hypersensitivity reactions, and rechallenge is required to ensure safer treatment since the risk of disseminated and multi-drug-resistant tuberculosis increases with the cessation of antitubercular therapy.
Perceptions of key stakeholders on peer led strength building program for suicide prevention among young adolescents: A qualitative study from Karnataka, India
Authors: Meena Kolar Sridara Murthy , Kapanee Aruna Rose Mary , Cherian Anish V. , Kommu John Vijay Sagar , Baid Harsha , Krishnamurthy Latha , Lepcha Renibi
Published: March 2024

ABSTRACT

Context:

Adolescent suicides are a significant public health concern in India and understanding the intersecting perspectives becomes imperative for the prevention of various mental health concerns.

Aim:

Assessing perceptions of various key stakeholders, that is, mental health experts, school and college teachers, and District Mental Health Program staff about peer-led strength building programs for suicide prevention.

Settings and Design:

A cross-sectional qualitative design using two Focus Group Discussions (FGDs) with mental health experts and teachers and one FGD with DMHP staff was conducted. The sample comprised 45 participants from Bengaluru urban district.

Materials and Methods:

The data were analyzed manually by the method of direct content analysis, and themes were determined using existing literature.

Results:

The teachers and the DMHP highlighted the need for an intensive training program/module that is necessary to be developed in order to train the peer leaders first. The mental health experts opined that creating a network will help in easy identification of the cases and appropriate treatment could be provided without delays.

Conclusions:

This study indicated that suicide is a preventable public health emergency and inaccessibility to existing as well as proper support systems was perceived as a major concern. Therefore, peer-led programs are beneficial in steering and improving help seeking behavior in suicidal adolescents.
Effect of oral vitamin C administration along with iron supplementation for treating anaemia among adolescent girls - Protocol for systematic review and meta-analysis
Authors: Ukey Ujwala U. , Sharma Sarita K. , Chitre Dhruv S. , Waghmare Paras R. , Dabir Aditi J , Desai Rohini , Palatty Neethubaby
Published: March 2024

ABSTRACT

Background:

Anemia among adolescent girls is a worldwide public health problem. Although anemia has several causes, the most common and significant is iron deficiency. Treatment of anemia with iron alone may result in reduced compliance on account of adverse effects. Various studies have revealed that use of vitamin C in addition to iron improves its absorption and reduces the ill effects of the therapy. However, a concrete evidence of adding vitamin C to iron for treating iron deficiency anemia is lacking.

Aims:

Protocol for current systematic review was prepared and registered with the aim to generate evidence on role of vitamin C in addition to iron for treatment of anemia.

Materials and Methods:

Present protocol has been prepared based on the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses guidelines and registered with International Prospective Register of Systematic Reviews. Data extraction will be done by the reviewers independently. Cochrane risk of bias assessment tool will be used for risk of bias assessment.

Results:

For primary outcome and each of the other outcomes pairwise random effects meta-analysis and network meta-analysis will be performed. Sensitivity analysis will be performed in case of any heterogeneity is detected to find out the difference of the effect estimation between subsets.

Conclusions:

The evidence for role of vitamin C as an adjunct in iron and folic acid for treatment of anemia in adolescent girls will be generated once the systematic review and meta-analysis is completed.
Multipronged effects of increased screen time on the nutritional imbalance: A cross-sectional study of students of Amritsar aged 6-16 years
Authors: Batish Rohit , Oberoi Simmi , Singh Aman D. , Mahajan Sanjeev , Sharma Manohar L. , Sharma Vaishali
Published: March 2024

ABSTRACT

Background:

Intense marketing of fast-food items impacts the eating habits among children and adolescents. Various studies suggest that increased screen time leads to increased fast-food consumption and decreased sleep duration, both of which are linked to obesity in growing age.

Objectives:

To assess screen time and dietary habits among the study group and to estimate their effect on sleep deprivation and obesity.

Methods:

This cross-sectional study was conducted from January 2019 to December 2019 in three schools in Amritsar selected by lottery method of simple random sampling. Out of 4,226 students, 355 overweight and obese students were interviewed regarding their dietary habits. An informed written assent was taken from the mothers. The information was collected on a semi-structured, pre-designed questionnaire by interviewing the mothers of students between 6 and 11 years of age and the students of 12–16 years.

Results:

94.4% of students preferred fast foods to regular meals and 58.3% were in the habit of skipping breakfast. 59.4% had a history of daily intake of fast foods while 76.1% had a habit of consuming fast foods while watching television. Only 31.7% had an adequate sleeping pattern of 9–11 hours and 79.7% of the students had a screen time of over 3 hours.

Conclusions:

More the screen time, the more the chances of missing meals. Being awake for a long odd time leads to increased consumption of foods/snacks furthermore. Regarding the harmful effects of fast foods, the source of information was from schools, but only 41.4% were aware about these effects.
Burden of dog bite injuries and wound management practices to prevent rabies among dog owners
Authors: Julka Dhawani , Khan Amir M. , Kumari Nitu , Soni Ujjwal
Published: March 2024

ABSTRACT

Background:

Despite members of dog-owning families being at a higher risk of dog bites owing to their proximity to dogs in their household, there are hardly any studies from India which focus on the burden of dog bites among them and their rabies control and prevention practices. This study aimed to estimate the burden of dog bites among dog owners and their wound management practices to prevent rabies.

Materials and Methods:

A cross-sectional study was conducted among pet dog owners in a high-end housing society of National Capital Region of Delhi. A pre-tested and pre-validated schedule was used to collect data by consecutive sampling through community survey. Data were analyzed using R software. The incidence of dog bites and the status of rabies prevention practices adopted by the participants are presented as proportions. Chi-square test was applied to compare proportions.

Results:

A total of 100 families were studied, which covered 355 family members. The incidence of dog bites in the past 1 year was found to be 44/355, 12.4% (95% confidence interval 9.2–16.3%). Pet dogs were responsible for 31/44 (70.5%) bites. Among 44 dog bite incidents, 30 (68.2%) reported taking any injection after the incident, and 10 (22.7%) reported receiving an anti-rabies vaccine. Only six out of 100 families reported at least one family member covered by rabies pre-exposure prophylaxis.

Conclusion:

The incidence of dog bites among the dog owners was high. The rabies pre- and post-exposure prophylaxis practices adopted by the participants were found to be inadequate.
Is Percentage Improvement in Anteroposterior Pelvic Diameter a Valuable Marker for Successful Drainage Postpyeloplasty in Isolated Pediatric Pelvi-ureteric Junction Obstruction
Authors: Panicker Yogesh Chandran , San Diljith , Vazhiyodan Arunpreeth , Narayanan Sarath Kumar , Ainippully Arun M.
Published: March 2024

ABSTRACT

Context:

Pelvic-ureteric junction obstruction (PUJO) causes urine stasis in the renal pelvis and progressive kidney damage. Postpyeloplasty improvement of renal function and urinary drainage is assessed by diuretic isotope renogram and ultrasonography. Renograms are expensive and have radiation exposure. This study explores whether ultrasound parameters such as percentage improvement in anteroposterior pelvic diameter (PI-APD) is a valuable markers for successful pediatric pyeloplasties.

Aims:

The aim of this study was to identify patients who would benefit from ultrasound monitoring of PI-APD alone instead of diuretic isotope renal scan for postoperative follow-up of pyeloplasty.

Settings and Design:

This was a retrospective descriptive study.

Subjects and Methods:

We analyzed 127 pediatric pyeloplasties performed and under follow-up between June 2016 and May 2021. We recorded the postoperative ultrasound and isotope renogram parameters. PI-APD (preoperative AP diameter – postoperative AP diameter)/preoperative AP diameter × 100) was compared with improvement in renogram parameters (differential renal function, Tmax, curve pattern, and retention) to look for a correlation between them.

Statistical Analysis Used:

SPSS version 20.5, Chi-square and paired t-test were used for statistical analysis.

Results:

About 73.2% of patients were males, with most cases detected antenatally (76.4%). The majority was left-sided PUJO (67.7%). The mean age at surgery was 30.8 months. We identified a statistically significant correlation between the ultrasound parameter PI-APD and the renogram parameter Tmax. There is no significant correlation between PI-APD and other renogram parameters.

Conclusions:

In patients whose ultrasound parameter PI-APD is >40% and renal parenchymal thickness has increased, isotope renograms can be avoided for follow-up of postpyeloplasty patients.
Successful Laparoscopic Management of Zinner Syndrome in a Pediatric Patient
Authors: Kulkarni Kaushal , Dhua Anjan Kumar , Goel Prabudh , Jain Vishesh , Yadav Devendra Kumar , Agarwala Sandeep , Kandasamy Devasenathipathy
Published: March 2024

ABSTRACT

Zinner syndrome, a rare congenital anomaly affecting males, is characterized by atresia of the ejaculatory duct, seminal vesicle cysts, and ipsilateral renal agenesis. This case report details a 2-year-old boy successfully treated with laparoscopic excision of a dilated vas deferens and seminal vesicle cyst. The rarity of Zinner syndrome in pediatric patients underscores the importance of understanding its diagnosis and minimally invasive surgical management.
Comparison of the Degree of Conversion of Orthodontic Adhesive when Cured with Different Curing Lights
Authors: Louis Chraseeta , Shetty Praveena , Siddharth R , Quadras Dilip Daniel , Mandolil George S. , Rai E. Ajay
Published: March 2024

Introduction:

The final physical and mechanical properties of composites are determined by the degree of conversion (DC%) of monomer in the composite, which in turn determines the quality of bonding. Incomplete conversion of monomer might lead to the leach of various chemical compounds from the uncured resin.

Aims and Objectives:

This study assessed the DC% of Transbond XT composite resin when cured with three different light-curing units using Fourier transform infrared (FTIR) spectroscopy.

Materials and Methods:

A total of 60 metallic brackets were used. The bonding system was Transbond XT Primer, followed by Transbond XT composite resin that cured for 10 s, 3 s with Elipar DeepCure-L 3M and Woodpecker iLED, respectively, as recommended by the manufacturers and 20 s by BeeCool light-emitting diode-corded (taken as control) on extracted natural teeth which were mounted on the plaster of Paris base. One millimetre was used to standardise the distance between the light source and each specimen. Immediately after polymerisation, the debonded cured composites were tested using FTIR spectroscopy to assess DC%. Non-cured resin specimens were also subjected to FTIR spectroscopy, to serve as non-cured references.

Results:

With 3M, Woodpecker and BeeCool, the DC% of monomer was 58.83%, 58.53% and 21.55%, respectively. No statistically significant difference was found between 3M and Woodpecker lights. BeeCool showed significantly lower DC%.

Conclusion:

It is essential for clinicians to have prior knowledge of light-curing units before committing to purchase one as the reduction in exposure time is beneficial for both the patient and the orthodontist.
Early State Prediction Model for Offshore Jacket Platform Structural Using EfficientNet-B0 Neural Network
Authors: Ho Le Anh-Hoang , Do Viet-Dung , Dang Xuan-Kien , Pham Thi Duyen-Anh
Published: March 2024

Offshore Jacket Platforms (OJPs) are often affected by environmental components that lead to damage, and the early detection system can help prevent serious failures, ensuring safe operations and mining conditions, and reducing maintenance costs. In this study, we proposed a prediction model based on Convolutional Neural Networks (CNNs) aimed at determining the early stage of the OJP structure’s abnormal status. Additionally, the EfficientNet-B0 Deep Neural Network classifies normal and abnormal states, which may cause problems, by using displacement signal analysis at specific areas taken into account throughout the test. Displacement data is transferred to a 2D scalogram image by applying a continuous Wavelet converter that shows the state of the work. Finally, the scalogram image data set is used as the input of the neural network, and feasibility experimental results compared with other typical neural networks such as GoogLeNet and ResNet-50 have verified the effectiveness of the approach.
Multi-strategy KOA Algorithm for Optimizing Gated Recurrent Cell Networks in Automatic Writing Scoring Method Design
Authors: Gu Longmei
Published: March 2024

INTORDUCTION: Builds an objective, robust, high-precision automatic scoring method for essays that not only improves the efficiency of exam scoring, but also provides effective feedback to help users improve their writing skills.OBJECTIVES: Addressing the problems of current automatic writing scoring methods that fail to consider holistic and process features and lack of model accuracy.METHODS: In this paper, a methodology approach for automatic scoring of writing based on intelligent optimization algorithm to improve recurrent neural network is proposed. Firstly, relevant features are extracted by analyzing the problem and process of automatic writing scoring; then, the gated recurrent unit network is improved by multi-strategy Keplerian optimization algorithm to construct the automatic writing scoring model; finally, the effectiveness and superiority of the proposed method is verified by simulation experiment analysis.RESULTS: The results show that the scoring method proposed in this paper controls the scoring error within 0.04, which solves the problem of incomplete features and insufficient scoring accuracy of automatic scoring methods for writing.CONCLUSION: The proposed algorithm can improve the accuracy and real-time performance of automatic scoring of writing questions, but the optimization efficiency needs to be further improved.
Analysis of Thermal Characteristics of a Solar Heat Supply System With Thermosiphon Circulation
Authors: Nazgul Temirbaeva , Zamira Andaeva , Ysman Osmonov , Ayaulym Toktassyn , Ardak Tolepberdinova , Farida Telgozhayeva , Murat Kunelbayev
Published: March 2024

In this paper, the characteristics of the vertical distribution of the thermosiphon in the conditions of the southern region of Kazakhstan are experimentally studied. The design was equipped with several thermocouples for measuring and collecting the provided data using a data logger. The collector temperature has reached 75 °C, and the time to reach the highest temperature is approximately 1.5 hours after the point of limiting the flow of solar radiation. During the sunny period, the temperature of the upper layer of water in the storage tank was 60 °C. This system was demonstrated during the winter days. The measured thermal characteristics of the alignment are in good agreement. At the maximum values of the temperature systems, the average daily efficiency of the system was 52% with the difference between the collector temperature and the ambient temperature. While on other days, the average daily performance of the system is about 50%. The initial temperature in the tank has an impressive effect on the daily return of the system. An increase in the temperature difference between the water temperature and the collector temperature will lead to an increase in the thermal power of the collectors. Compared to other days, the daily efficiency of the system can reach 60% at an initial temperature of 7°.
The Impact of Role-playing Games on Developing Empathy of Future Preschool Inclusive Teachers
Authors: Komisaryk Mariya , Kuznietsova Kateryna , Taniavska Yaryna , Chuyko Halyna , Kushniryk Roksoliana
Published: March 2024

Inclusive education should be based on the effective involvement of people with disabilities in the educational process to obtain positive results. The work aims to determine the impact of role-playing games on developing empathy of future inclusive teachers. The aim was achieved using the Likert scale, observation, value function calculations, the rank coefficient of the level of effectiveness, and the Cramér criterion. The results of the study showed that it is necessary to ensure that students’ experiences during communication are considered first and foremost for the effectiveness of learning in an inclusive class and the development of empathy (0.93). Therefore, this criterion was primarily considered during the development of learning mechanisms. Training mechanisms for future teachers were intended to ensure the formation of an adaptive function, a communicative function, an understanding of a new approach, and the formation of an educational function. The game-based approach became the foundation of the educational process. A high level of empathy was achieved among 89% of students, which is associated with the development of tolerance. A high level of empathy was reflected in the development of communication (28%), creative activity (27%), and a greater level of restraint (23%). An individual approach in the process of teaching preschoolers influences their achievement of a high level of knowledge. The importance of the work is determining approaches to the development of a high level of empathy among future inclusive teachers using role-playing games, which is important for children’s development. Research prospects are related to the possibilities of developing empathy for future teachers by using the role-playing approach in education and digital technologies.
EFFECTIVENESS OF VACUOTHERAPY AND DRY NEEDLING AS ADJUNCT TREATMENT FOR MUSCULOSKELETAL CASES: A COHORT IN A PT CLINIC
Authors: Marasigan Mychelle Rae R. , Gelito Ritchie Belle S. , Brillas Christian James Y. , Tumonong Mae Adrinne B. , Jegira Jhonas Santi A. , Debulgado Dane Marie O. , Lobaton Vince Paul
Published: March 2024

Introduction: Usage of vacuum therapy and dry needling in physical therapy management of musculoskeletal cases have gained increasing usage but there is a limited number of literatures regarding its effect. This study determines the effect size of the interventions, which are vacuotherapy and dry needling as adjunct treatment to exercises, performed in a local PT clinic to musculoskeletal cases in three different treatment sessions with a week gap in between.

Methods: The study is a retrospective-cohort where sampling was purposive in gathering historical patient charts. The numerical pain rating scales and relevant range of motion in the musculoskeletal cases were collected for analysis.

Results: Results showed large significant reduction in pain scale between sessions but no significant changes in all ranges of motion across different anatomically categorized musculoskeletal cases.

Discussion: The results of this study imply that using vacuum therapy and dry needling as adjunct to therapeutic exercises can reduce pain intensities significantly but not range of motion (ROM). Further research is recommended regarding effects of these tools for ROM and their retention of effects.
A FEASIBILITY STUDY ON EXERGAMING VIRTUAL REALITY TOOL IN IMPROVING BALANCE OF INDIVIDUALS WITH RECURRENT PERIPHERAL VESTIBULAR DYSFUNCTION
Authors: Manlapaz Donald G. , Orpilla Vergel B. , Versales Cristine Rose S. , Angeles Anna Ysabel V.J. , Boquiron Nicole R. , Dela Rosa Francis Ryan C. , Esguerra Maria Lorraine V. , Fontanilla Nica Francyne R. , Mendoza Maria Angelica M. , Pizarro III Angel Joseph J. , Que Justin Ross R. , Ramos Gail Bernice R.
Published: March 2024

Introduction: Vestibular dysfunction includes symptoms such as dizziness, vertigo, nystagmus, balance loss, and instability. In rehabilitation, treatment options are exercise and physical activity. Exergaming has a potential therapy option yet available video games may not provide suitable exercise. The aim of this study was to assess the feasibility outcomes of an exergaming intervention in terms of recruitment, adherence, and retention.

Methods: This quasi-experimental feasibility study recruited participants diagnosed with recurrent peripheral vestibular dysfunction from the University of Santo Tomas clinic using purposive sampling method. Exergames LibraVR™ software, which is designed to enhance gaze, postural stability and reduce vertigo was utilized for 45 mins, three times a week for six weeks. A pragmatic criterion per feasibility outcome: recruitment, adherence, and retention, was set to determine if this study is feasibility, feasible with modification or not feasible.

Results: Over a three-month recruitment period, 38 individuals initially expressed interest in participating. After screening and implementation of eligibility criteria, seven participants consented and successfully completed the exergaming intervention. No participants dropped out or were terminated from the study during the 6-week intervention period. The retention rate stands at 100%. The adherence rate to the prescribed intervention frequency of 3 times per week is 62%.

Discussion: While the study fell short of recruiting 12 participants, the findings nonetheless indicate that it is feasible but with modifications. This conclusion is drawn from the study's ability to meet the feasibility criteria of achieving at least a 60% adherence rate and a minimum of 75% retention rate.
A Codebook Compression Method for Vector Quantization Algorithm
Authors: Abul Hasnat  , Dibyendu Barman  , Md Azizul Hoque  , Santanu Halder  , Debotosh Bhattacharjee
Published: March 2024

This study introduces a novel approach to enhance the compression ratio of the vector quantization (VQ) algorithm by specifically targeting the compression of its codebook. The VQ algorithm typically generates an index matrix and a codebook to represent compressed images. The proposed method focuses on reducing the size of the codebook, which comprises N codewords, each with elements quantized into four levels. Each 8-bit element in a codeword is compressed to 2-bits, and the encoded codeword is accompanied by the minimum value and a threshold value in the codebook. Experimental results on benchmark color images, such as baboon, airplane, Lena, and others, demonstrate a significant reduction of 62.50% in the size of the VQ codebook.
BAT Algorithm-Based Multi-Class Crop Leaf Disease Prediction Bootstrap Model
Authors: Vijay Choudhary  , Archana Thakur
Published: March 2024

In the task of identification of infected agriculture plants, the leaf-based disease identification technique is especially effective in better understand crop disease among various techniques to detect infection. Recognition of an infected leaf image from healthy images gets encumbered when the model is required to detect the type of leaf disease. This paper presents a BAT-based crop disease prediction bootstrap model (BCDPBM) that identifies the health of the leaf and performs disease prediction. The BAT algorithm in the proposed model increases the capability of the Gaussian mixture model for foreground region detection. Furthermore, in the work, the co-occurrence matrix feature and histogram feature are extracted for the training of the bootstrap model. Hence, leaf foreground detection by the BAT algorithm with the Gaussian mixture improves the feature extraction quality for bootstrap learning. The proposed model utilizes a dataset of real leaf images for conducting experiments. The results of the model are compared with different existing models across various parameters. The results show the prediction accuracy enhancement of multiclass leaf disease using the BCDPBM model.
Peningkatan produksi tanaman tomat (lycopersicum es-culentum mill.) Melalui pemberian pupuk fosfor (P) dan mangan (Mn)
Authors: Widi Astutik Lintang , Tripama Bagus , Wijaya Insan
Published: March 2024

Tomat (Lycopersicon esculentum Mill.) merupakan salah satu komoditas penting dalam menunjang ketersediaan pangan dan kecukupan gizi bagi masyarakat. Pemupukan merupakan salah satu cara yang dapat dilakukan untuk meningkatkan produksi tanaman tomat. Unsur hara yang dibutuhkan tanaman baik makro maupun mikro anatara lain yaitu P dan Mn. Fosfor berperan dalam merangsang pertumbuhan akar, mempercepet pembungaan serta pemasakan biji dan buah. Mangan berperan dalam proses fotosintesis, sintesis ATP, biosintesis klorofil, serta biosintesis isoprenoid. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk peningkatan produksi tanaman tomat melalui pemberian pupuk fosfor (P) dan Mangan (Mn). Penelitian ini menggunakan Rancangan acak Kelompok (RAK) Faktorial yang terdiri dari 2 faktor yaitu dosis pupuk fosfor (P) dan dosis pupuk mangan (Mn).  Dosis  pupuk P yang digunakan yaitu 0 g, 7,50 g, 15,0 g dan 22,50 g per polybag. Dosis  pupuk Mn yang digunakan yaitu 0 g, 0,40 g, 0,80 g dan 1,20 g per polybag.  Hasil penelitian menunjukkan in-teraksi antara pupuk fosfor dan mangan hanya berbeda nyata terhadap variabel berat per buah, sedangkan variabel lainnya berbeda tidak nyata. Kombinasi P2Mn0 memberikan hasil berat per buah terbaik dengan berat rata-rata per buah yaitu 46,64 g, sedangkan kombinasi perlakuan P0Mn3 menunjukkan hasil terendah dengan berat per buah yaitu sebesar 38,45 g.  Faktor tunggal pupuk fosfor berpengaruh nyata terhadap  semua variabel pengamatan, sedangkan faktor tunggal pupuk mangan tidak berpengaruh nyata terhadap setiap variabel pengamatan. Interaksi pupuk fosfor dan mangan hanya berpengaruh terhadap variabel berat per buah.
Optimalisasi UMKM Pasca Pandemi COVID-19 Melalui Penerbitan NIB dan Sertifikasi Halal di Desa Lempeni Kecamatan Tempeh
Authors: Leny Septianingrum  , Dwi Putri Pramudiya  , Reni Umilasari
Published: March 2024

Banyaknya produk lokal hasil UMKM di Desa Lempeni, Kecamatan Tempeh, Lumajang. Tim KKN terdorong untuk melakukan kerja komunitas terkait pemahaman produk bersertifikat halal dan terdaftar NIB di Desa Lempeni, Kecamatan Tempeh, Lumajang. Kegiatan pembuatan NIB dan sertifikasi halal ini ber-langsung mulai Bulan Agustus hingga September 2023. Kegiatan ini melibatkan para pelaku Usaha Mikro Kecil Menengah yang ada di Desa Lempeni. Dalam pembuatan NIB dan sertifikasi halal ini dilakukan dengan beberapa tahapan yaitu: observasi, wawancara, Penjelasan tentang pentingnya NIB dan sertifikasi halal. Hasil dari program ini memberikan dampak yang positif kepada pelaku UMKM, yaitu Penjelasan tentang pentingnya NIB dan sertifikasi halal, Penjelasan tentang prosedur dan tata pengurusan NIB dan sertifikasi halal produk, Pendaftaran NIB dan sertifikasi halal, Penerbitan dan penyerahan NIB dan sertifikasi halal, Pembuatan laporan akhir.
Implementasi Budaya Literasi oleh Mahasiswa KKN Tematik Melalui Optimalisasi Pojok Baca: Studi Kasus SDN 02 Karanganyar
Authors: Novia Putri Riyantika  , Zilfa Maulidah  , Achmad Munawirul Madani
Published: March 2024

Permasalahan dalam penelitian ini adalah di SDN 02 Karanganyar masih terdapat peserta didik yang be-lum lancer membac. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mendeskripsikan ketersediaan pojok baca yang berdampak pada minat baca siswa. Kegiatan ini bertujuan untuk mengimplementasi budaya literasi. Metode penelitian dalam penelitian ini adalah ,etode kualitatif deskriptif dengan jenis penelitian studi kasus. Teknik pengumpulan data dengan observasi dan dokumentasi. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa implementasi Gerakan Literasi Sekolah GLS melalui pojok baca di SDN 02 Karanganyar telah sampai tahap pembiasaan. Tahap pembiasaan dilakukan dengan kegiatan membaca sebelum pembelajaran dimulai.  Hasil program ini menunjukkan dampak positif terhadap peningkatan literasi siswa literasi siswa secara signifikan di SDN 02 Karanganyar. Setelah melalui proses renovasi dan pengembangan pojok baca menjadi lebih menarik dan nyaman bagi siswa, dan juga mengembangkan minat baca dan keterampilan membaca terhadap siswa. Dengan adanya program Gerakan Literasi Sekolah (GLS), diharapkan literasi siswa di sekolah dasar dapat meningkat secara signifikan, dan memberikan dampak positif dalam perkembangan dalam minat baca terhadap siswa SDN 02 Karanganyar.
Uma análise discursivo-crítica da construção do ethos de Sérgio Moro na cobertura do evento #vazajato
Authors:   , Silva Marianna Ribeiro da
Published: March 2024

Desde o surgimento da Lava Jato em 2014, operação policial que denunciou crimes de corrupção na estatal Petrobras cometidos por agentes públicos, as instituições brasileiras vivem uma crise de representatividade, especialmente o Poder Judiciário. Uma das contribuições para este fenômeno se dá através de Sérgio Fernando Moro, ex-juiz federal e responsável pelo julgamento dos crimes da operação que obteve destaque em virtude de sua atuação excêntrica como o uso do lawfare, o uso do Direito para fins políticos. Em 2019, uma série de reportagens da midiativista The Intercept Brasil publicizou mensagens trocadas entre o ex-juiz e o Procurador Federal e responsável pela acusação dos investigados, Deltan Dallagnol. Obtidas através de hackeamento, as mensagens apresentam comportamentos estranhos ao Direito como o acerto de sentenças e a intenção clara em condenar acusados, sem que a prova do crime constasse nos autos processuais. Com base nesse contexto, esta dissertação discute a construção do ethos do ex-juiz da Lava Jato em reportagens veiculadas nas mídias de referência e ativista, ao se defender das acusações de corromper os princípios da magistratura. Para isso, parte-se da noção de ethos desenvolvido por Norman Fairclough (2016 [1992]) concebido como a formação do 'eu' no discurso que é produtor de identidades e estabelece relações ideológicas de poder. Por meio dos estudos do Discurso Político (GASTIL, 1992; BAYLEY, 2008; FAIRCLOUGH; FAIRCLOUGH, 2012; BOCHETT et al., 2017), pretende-se investigar quais ethos Sérgio Moro mobiliza em seu discurso, na condição de suspeito de se contrapor às legislações vigentes, considerando sua atuação como agente político. Ao enquadrar este estudo na Análise de Discurso Crítica, pretende-se explorar o corpus constituído por 16 reportagens sendo cinco da Folha de São Paulo e também da Revista Veja e seis do The Intercept Brasil e, assim, metodologicamente, a partir do modelo tridimensional da Teoria Social do Discurso, analisar as escolhas lexicais, bem como a transitividade, por meio da descrição linguística; a produção, distribuição e consumo desses discursos interpretando de que forma eles se apresentam à sociedade através da intertextualidade manifesta, e, por fim, partindo da hipótese de que o ex-juiz exerce o papel de político na construção de suas defesas, deve-se analisar sua performance abordando aspectos ideológicos bem como a constituição das relações de poder. Ao final, conclui-se que o ex-juiz construiu o ethos de autoridade superior e de legalista para demonstrar superioridade bem como reforçar as características de uma pessoa idônea, construiu sua imagem como a de alguém que respeita e cumpre as leis com rigorosidade e, por fim, procurou demonstrar ser um indivíduo que busca manter-se distante e, portanto, isento de qualquer comportamento afrontoso às leis, ainda que as mensagens expressem o contrário. Palavras-chave: Ethos. Sérgio Moro. Teoria Social do Discurso. Discurso Político.
The Impact of organizational improvisation on Entrepreneurial Performance: An Analytical Research at the Ministry of Education in Iraq
Authors: Yaseen Ekrayyem Hammadi ALFalloji  , Salah Abd Al-Qadeer Ahmed Al Nuiami
Published: March 2024

The current research aims to study the effect of organizational improvisation on the entrepreneurial performance of a sample of employees in the Iraqi Ministry of Education. A purposive random sample of 175 individuals was selected based on a data collection questionnaire. Organizational improvisation includes five dimensions (intuition, innovation, adaptation, opportunity, and risk perception). Entrepreneurial performance addresses four dimensions (proactive planning, entrepreneurial indicator, innovation and creativity, efficiency and effectiveness). The research highlights organizational improvisation in educational administrations to ensure the success of entrepreneurial performance in Iraqi educational institutions. The research problem revolves around the extent of the impact of organizational improvisation in enhancing entrepreneurial performance practices in the Iraqi Ministry of Education. The results indicate the need for the Iraqi Ministry of Education to adopt a strategic direction through organizational improvisation of its directorates, which leads to developing the educational landscape and understanding the importance of appropriate direction to achieve institutional leadership performance.
Межкультурный диалог на занятиях по русскому языку как иностранному
Authors: Хегай В
Published: March 2024

Вопросы межкультурной коммуникации вызывают серьезную озабоченность в современном мире. Интерес к ним во многом обусловлен необходимостью воспитания терпимости к чужим культурам, пробуждения уважения и интереса к традициям и духовным ценностям других народов, преодоления чувства раздражения и даже враждебности к ним от их непохожести на свои
A Framework for Mobile Forensic Readiness in Yemen
Authors: Al-Shabani Hamedah Ali , Al-Shibany Nagi Ali
Published: March 2024

One of the most important inventions of the 20th century is the mobile phone. In addition to making and receiving phone calls, a mobile phone can be used for texting, gaming, taking photos, recording movies, and accessing the internet, among many other things. This paper develops a framework for mobile forensic readiness in Yemen. In addition, mobile forensic readiness (MFR) aims to know the level of readiness for mobile forensic in Yemen, the level of mobile forensic factors in Yemen, and factors that affect the readiness for mobile forensic in Yemen. The main goal of forensic preparedness is to maximize an organization's capacity for establishing the viability of conducting forensic investigations and for accessing digital evidence at the lowest possible cost of an inquiry. Fundamentally, the primary goal of forensic preparation is to guarantee that the evidence is pertinent and comprehensive enough for the forensic investigation. The research is descriptive and collects indicators of MFR from literature review and 110 questionnaire that given to the Yemeni criminal investigation bureau employees, technology users, public prosecutor office employees. Furthermore, through the interviews were done with the police station managers and their employees. However, the returned questionnaires were 101. Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS) was used to analyze and test the data through mean, standard deviation, and one sample T- test. Moreover, SPSS AMOS was used to design the framework. All mentioned hypotheses were tested using regression, T- Value, Beta, P- value, and R-square. Therefore, the results show that all hypotheses were supported. This paper develops a framework for mobile forensic which reveals if we have a suitable infrastructure for mobile forensic and increase the awareness of mobile forensic which assists the experts to recover and analyze data. Furthermore, this research increases the potential use of digital evidence and increases the trust in the mobile forensic process.
A Systematic Review of Computational Intelligence Techniques for Channel Selection in P300-Based Brain Computer Interface Speller
Authors: Bhandari Vibha , Londhe Narendra D. , Kshirsagar Ghanahshyam B.
Published: March 2024

Electroencephalography (EEG)-based P300 speller aids in restoring the communication and control capabilities in patients suffering from motor disabilities. However, the quality and quantity of the data collected from EEG recordings have a substantial influence on the P300 speller’s performance. Hence, selecting the optimum number of recording electrodes, i.e., channels for each user, is a significant difficulty for the P300 speller. There are two fundamental objectives of the channel selection process: (1) to extract the most crucial information from the relevant channels, hence reducing the computing complexity of P300/non-P300 signal processing operation, and (2) to lessen the potential overfitting that could result from using unwanted channels to boost performance. For obtaining the best channel subsets, different channel selection techniques, including manual, filtering, wrapper, and embedded approaches, have been applied by past researchers. This research provides an in-depth examination of recent advancements, status, challenges, and potential solutions related to channel selection strategies in P300 speller systems. Each channel selection technique is thoroughly explored, including detailed comparisons between them. The notable advantages and drawbacks of each method are emphasized along with the discussion on the future direction and scope of work in the field of channel selection in P300 speller. The review underscores that channel selection methods enable the use of a reduced number of channels without compromising classification performance. By eliminating noisy or irrelevant channels, these approaches contribute to enhanced system performance.
 
Received: 21 July 2023 | Revised: 3 January 2024 | Accepted: 29 February 2024
 
Conflicts of Interest
Narendra D. Londhe is an Editorial Board Member for Artificial Intelligence and Applications, and was not involved in the editorial review or the decision to publish this article. The authors declare that they have no conflicts of interest to this work.
 
Data Availability Statement
Data sharing is not applicable to this article as no new data were created or analyzed in this study.
Exploring the Impact of Meta-Analysis in Scientific Research: A Review
Authors: Patial Ritika , Sobti Ranbir Chander
Published: March 2024

Meta-analysis is a well-established statistical analysis method that aims to analyze the number of different studies which are addressing the same hypothesis. This statistical analysis increases the efficiency of the output and provides us with consensus and significant results. When addressing several datasets, the relevance of the meta-analysis is revealed when some hidden feature or the results are brought up. The available literature also provides us with references to numerous meta-analysis studies in different scientific areas to provide new insight into available research with discoveries and outcomes. In our comprehensive and extensive review study, we will embark upon a thorough investigation into the pivotal role and profound impact of meta-analysis in various fields, encompassing but not limited to bioinformatics, medicine, criminology, ecology, cancer research, education, psychology, pharmaceuticals, food safety, epidemiology, neurodegenerative diseases, diabetes, and hypertension. By immersing ourselves in the intricacies and complexities of these diverse and multifarious subjects, our all-encompassing and in-depth study aims to delve deeply into the very essence of the challenges and opportunities that pervade a vast array of disciplines. From the critical realm of healthcare to the captivating and enthralling realm of social sciences, we seek to unravel the interconnected and interwoven tapestry of issues and possibilities that span across a wide spectrum of scholarly fields.
 
Received: 9 January 2024 | Revised: 15 February 2024 | Accepted: 27 February 2024
 
Conflicts of Interest
The authors declare that they have no conflicts of interest to this work.
 
Data Availability Statement
Data sharing is not applicable to this article as no new data were created or analyzed in this study.
 
Author Contribution Statement
Ritika Patial: Conceptualization, Methodology, Validation, Formal analysis, Investigation, Resources, Data curation, Writing - original draft, Writing - review & editing, Visualization. Ranbir Chander Sobti: Supervision, Project administration.