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AS CRIANÇAS NO HOSPITAL COLÔNIA INFANTIL DE OLIVEIRA (MG): UMA HISTÓRIA INSTITUCIONAL (1931-1974)
Authors: Pereira Jacqueline , Duarte Maristela Nascimento , Santos Gustavo Pontelo
Published: March 2023

Resumo: Este estudo objetiva resgatar os registros de práticas institucionais destinadas a crianças e adolescentes internados no antigo Hospital Colônia de Neuropsiquiatria Infantil de Oliveira (HCNPO), em Minas Gerais, no período de 1931 a 1974. Para isso, foi feito um estudo de caso a partir da análise documental de fontes primárias e bibliográficas sobre a instituição e as políticas referentes ao cuidado da loucura. Constata-se que a situação de saúde dos/as internos/as era caracterizada pela negligência e a violência do modelo asilar, com condições precárias de higiene, poucas atividades terapêuticas e deficientes medidas de socialização das crianças. Conclui-se que o HCNPO falhou em cuidar, proteger e estimular o desenvolvimento desses sujeitos, alvos de políticas que justificaram a intervenção social sobre seus corpos, tanto como “menores” quanto como “loucos”.
WHAT IS SUBJECTIVE WELL-BEING? A CRITICAL ANALYSIS OF THE ARTICLE SUBJECTIVE WELL-BEING, BY ED DIENER
Authors: Sewaybricker Luciano Espósito , Massola Gustavo
Published: March 2023

Abstract: Ed Diener’s article “Subjective Well-Being”, fundamental for the consolidation of this objetcin Positive Psychology, was critically analyzed in terms of its internal consistency and its influence on research in this new area. Each textual block of the article was evaluated for its fragility according to three categories: theoretical-philosophical consideration, concept’s definition and its parts, bibliographic references. As a result, we emphasize that Subjective Well-Being (SWB) and Happiness are weakly defined in Diener’s paper, giving rise to ambiguous interpretations; important questions, such as the difference between the best life and the good life, are ignored; important bibliographical references are used inconsistently or not presented during central argumentation. However, we recognize that the weaknesses identified in the article are consistent with the Positive Psychology project: to emphasize what is measurable at the cost of theoretical rigor. It is recommended that research on Subjective Well-Being recover the history of its central concepts in order to recognize their own limits and solve ethical problems in the field.
ACTIVIST TRAJECTORIES OF OLDER WOMEN IN POST-DICTATORSHIP CHILE
Authors: Mazzucchelli Nicole , Gómez-Rubio Constanza
Published: March 2023

Abstract: Old age among older women is usually described as a stage in which multiple changes, losses and gender discrimination are experienced. However, little has been explored about the biographical experience of aging. In this article, we identify how older women activists of the Agrupación Bordadoras por la Memoria in the city of Valparaíso, Chile, narratively construct trajectories of political action. We conducted a qualitative study with biographical interviews following proposal of life narratives. Their biographical itineraries show a continuum in their political action and a questioning of the neoliberal system. Through their embroideries, they contribute to the struggle for memory and social justice. They re-signify their activism in old age, including new repertoires of action and projects, through practices of sorority. We conclude the importance of disputing old age from the conventional life cycle, making room for agentialized feminine trajectories.
Emergency department use and Artificial Intelligence in Pelotas: design and baseline results
Authors: Delpino Felipe Mendes , Figueiredo Lílian Munhoz , Costa Ândria Krolow , Carreno Ioná , Silva Luan Nascimento da , Flores Alana Duarte , Pinheiro Milena Afonso , Silva Eloisa Porciúncula da , Marques Gabriela Ávila , Saes Mirelle de Oliveira , Duro Suele Manjourany Silva , Facchini Luiz Augusto , Vissoci João Ricardo Nickenig , Flores Thaynã Ramos , Demarco Flávio Fernando , Blumenberg Cauane , Chiavegatto Filho Alexandre Dias Porto , Silva Inácio Crochemore da , Batista Sandro Rodrigues , Arcêncio Ricardo Alexandre , Nunes Bruno Pereira
Published: March 2023

RESUMO Objetivo: To describe the initial baseline results of a population-based study, as well as a protocol in order to evaluate the performance of different machine learning algorithms with the objective of predicting the demand for urgent and emergency services in a representative sample of adults from the urban area of Pelotas, Southern Brazil. Methods: The study is entitled “Emergency department use and Artificial Intelligence in PELOTAS (RS) (EAI PELOTAS)” (https://wp.ufpel.edu.br/eaipelotas/). Between September and December 2021, a baseline was carried out with participants. A follow-up was planned to be conducted after 12 months in order to assess the use of urgent and emergency services in the last year. Afterwards, machine learning algorithms will be tested to predict the use of urgent and emergency services over one year. Results: In total, 5,722 participants answered the survey, mostly females (66.8%), with an average age of 50.3 years. The mean number of household people was 2.6. Most of the sample has white skin color and incomplete elementary school or less. Around 30% of the sample has obesity, 14% diabetes, and 39% hypertension. Conclusion: The present paper presented a protocol describing the steps that were and will be taken to produce a model capable of predicting the demand for urgent and emergency services in one year among residents of Pelotas, in Rio Grande do Sul state.
1.6.3 SHELL-AND-TUBE HEAT EXCHANGERS (CELL METHOD): NUMERICAL EXAMPLES
Authors: Gaddis E. S.
Published: March 2023

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1.6.6 SHELL-AND-TUBE HEAT EXCHANGERS (CELL METHOD): COMPUTATIONAL PROCEDURE FOR SPECIAL CASE OF TWO TUBE SIDE PASSES
Authors: Gaddis E. S.
Published: March 2023

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4.3.2 SHELL-AND-TUBE DESIGN CODES: DESIGN TO PD5500
Authors: Fawcett R.
Published: March 2023

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5.2.7. PROPERTIES OF MIXTURES OF FLUID: CRTTICAL PROPERTIES OF MIXTURES
Authors: Fenghour A.
Published: March 2023

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3.5.2 EVAPORATORS: TYPES OF EVAPORATOR
Authors: Smith R. A. , Hills P. D.
Published: March 2023

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Osteochondral Lesions of the Talus: Evaluation of Risk Factors and Their Impact on Postoperative Outcomes
Authors: Kong Ryan M. , Ibrahim Marina , Monessa Dan , Elali Faisal , Jamil Zenab , Abdo Theresa , Uribe Jaime A. , Suneja Nishant
Published: March 2023

Osteochondral lesions of the talus (OLT), also known as talar osteochondritis dissecans, is minor fracture to the articular cartilage of the talas subchondral bone it is associated with. The literature regarding its impact on patient demographics on post-operative associations of OLT-related repairs is lacking. The American College of Surgeons National Surgical Improvement Program (NSQIP) database was retrospectively reviewed, collecting data on patients with an OLT procedure between the 2008 through 2016. Univariate analysis was utilized to compare patient demographics, potential risk factors, comorbidities, hospital, and operative variables. Finally, Logistic regressions were utilized, adjusting associations of its risk factors and respective associations in a postoperative manner. A total of 491 patients with an OLT were collected for analysis. Hypertension requiring medication was a risk factor for readmission (P = 0.039) and longer lengths of stay (P = 0.021). The American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) classification significantly predicted increased rates of longer lengths of stay, with ASA class III being more likely than ASA class I (odds ratio [OR]: 4.8; 95% confidence interval [CI]: [1.7-14.2]; P = 0.004) or ASA class II (OR: 3.0; 95% CI [1.2-7.4]; P = 0.016) for patients to remain in hospital for longer than one day. Furthermore, patients who underwent an OLT with ASA class III underwent greater than average lengths of stay than ASA class I patients (0.54 ± 0.9 vs. 0.14 ± 0.5 days, respectively; P = 0.011). Hypertension requiring medication and ASA classification predicted, in a positive manner, postoperative complications occurring in patients with an OLT. Despite being related with extended lengths of stay, only hypertension requiring medication were associated with increased rates of readmission. Orthopaedic surgeons may use these findings to counsel patients on their risk factors and subsequently prepare themselves for peri- and post-operative complications.
Evaluation of the impact of Covid-19 on transport sustainability in Iran
Authors: Nadimi Navid , Zayandehroodi Mohammad Ali , Rahmani Fatemeh , Asadamraji Morteza , Litman Todd
Published: March 2023

The Covid-19 outbreak changed travel behaviour in many ways. This paper evaluates these changes in Tehran, Iran, from a transportation sustainability perspective. It uses data from travel surveys before and during the pandemic to evaluate changes in travel activity and their impacts on public transportation (PT) system costs and revenues, air quality and traffic crashes. A structural equation model (SEM) is used to assess the potential impact of passengers’ characteristics, details of each transportation mode and the severity of Covid-19 on travel behaviour. Hypothesis testing is used to compare the changes that occurred in air quality and traffic crashes. SEM outputs indicate that the frequency of trips previously made by sustainable modes and changes in regular trips have the highest impact on the sustainability of trips made during the Covid-19 pandemic. Air quality declined in many city districts. The pandemic caused reductions in PT ridership and an increase in private car use, which threaten the long-term sustainability of public transit services. Crash fatalities declined slightly, particularly during periods of movement restrictions. However, motorcycle fatal crashes increased in comparison with the reduction in motorcycle trips, apparently due to increased traffic speeds. The government did not use the pandemic as an opportunity to promote sustainable and low-contagion modes. This analysis infers that the Covid-19 outbreak reduced the overall transportation sustainability in Tehran.
Spraying wear-resistant coatings from clad powders TiB2/Ti and HfB2/Ti
Authors: Goshkoderya M. E. , Bobkova T. I. , Bogdanov S. P. , Krasikov A. V. , Staritsyn M. V. , Kashirina A. A.
Published: March 2023

The present work considers the results on synthesis of composite clad powder systems with the “core-shell” type of structure for spraying wear-resistant metal-ceramic coatings. Powders of highly hard TiB2 and HfB2 borides were used as a core for the synthesis of a composite powder, and titanium was used to create coating on their surface. The cladding layer is synthesized by the iodine transport method. Powder cladding uses the method of detecting one component on another gas transport path, the agent of which is contact iodine. The deposition of composite clad powders of the TiB2 /Ti and HfB2 /Ti systems is implemented by the microplasma method, which, in contrast to the classical plasma deposition, makes it possible to dissolve transformations in composite powders due to thermal action. In the study of transverse microsections of sprayed coatings, it was found that during microplasma spraying, titanium is saturated with oxygen, forming a titanium dioxide phase, as a result of which the clad composite powder of systems TiB2 /Ti and HfB2 /Ti are converted into coatings from systems TiB2 (TiB)/Ti(TiO2 ) and HfB2 /Ti(TiO2 ). Features of the composition in terms of coating thickness were revealed. The study of hardness shows that the integral value of microhardness for a coating based on titanium diboride is 1300 HV. Coating based on hafnium diboride has integral microhardness of about 1600 HV. When checking the wear resistance, pairs with TiB2 (TiB)/Ti(TiO2 ) and HfB2 /Ti(TiO2 ) coatings were mated with a counterbody from the 45Kh sample without coatings and together with each other. Despite the lower microhardness, the most wear-resistant is coating of TiB2 (TiB)/Ti(TiO2 ) system.
MACHIAVELISM AS THE ANTECEDENT OF NEPOTISM: AN EMPRIC RESEARCH
Authors: ÜZÜM Burcu , ÖZKAN Osman
Published: March 2023

People or organizations initiate to obtain or multiply resources. One of the personal initiatives is to increase resources by establishing marriage or kinship or using social networks. It is possible to evaluate nepotism as an effort of social networks to increase resources. Nepotism is often handled through a human resource management and cultural perspective. This research differs from the previous researches due to the combination of nepotism and behavioral traits of personality. In this research, it is aimed to examine the effect of Machiavellianism, which has become famous for its fundraising strategy on nepotism. The research focuses on combining the concepts of non-clinical Machiavellian personality traits influencing the recruitment process and promotion from human resource management functions. The universe of the research consists of companies serving in the energy sector in Adana. Questionnaire technique has been used as data collection method in the research. 243 participants have been reached through the convenience sampling technique. It has been seen that there is a positive and significant relation between Machiavellianism, nepotism in promotion and nepotism in recruitment. This research does not examine the outputs of employees who do not have social networks in organizations but deals with the Machiavellian tendencies to take advantage of nepotism only in terms of personality psychology.
BİST ŞİRKETLERİ DENETÇİ RAPORLARININ KİLİT DENETİM KONULARINA UYGULANAN DENETİM PROSEDÜRLERİ SONUÇLARINA İŞARET EDİLMESİ YÖNÜNDEN İNCELENMESİ
Authors: YAŞAR Alpaslan , YALCİN Neriman
Published: March 2023

Bu çalışmanın amacı, kilit denetim konularına (KDK) uygulanan denetim prosedürleri sonucuna denetçi raporunda işaret edilip edilmediğinin incelenmesidir. Bu kapsamda, KDK açıklayan 2018-2021 yılları arasındaki 1430 şirketin denetçi raporları, KDK’lere uygulanan denetim prosedürlerinin sonuçlarına işaret edilmesi yönünden içerik analizi yöntemiyle incelenmiştir. Araştırma bulguları; denetçi raporlarında denetim prosedürleri sonuçlarına işaret edilmesi yönünden farklı uygulamaların olduğunu göstermiştir. Buna göre; denetçi raporunda KDK açıklanan şirketlerin yaklaşık %73’ünde, bildirilen KDK sayısının ise yaklaşık %77’sinde denetim prosedürleri sonucuna işaret edilmediğini tespit ettik. Ayrıca, KDK’lere uygulanan denetim prosedürlerinin sonuçlarına yer verilen denetçi raporlarının; en fazla imalat ve mali sektör şirketlerine verildiği ve uluslararası diğer denetim kuruluşlarınca denetlendiği, en fazla verilen denetçi görüşünün ise ‘olumlu’ görüş olduğu görülmüştür. Diğer taraftan, denetim prosedürleri sonuçlarına işaret edilen raporlarda, genellikle, uygulanan denetim prosedürlerinin neticesinde önemli bir bulguya, hata veya yanlışlığa rastlanmadığı şeklinde ifadelere yer verilmiştir. Hedef kullanıcıların kararları üzerinde etkili olabilecek bu tür bir açıklama, şeffaflığı ve denetçi raporunun iletişim değerini arttırabilecektir.
YÖNETSEL DEĞER FARKLILIKLARI ÖLÇEĞİ
Authors: ÇAVDAR Murat , BOZ Dursun , DURAN Cengiz
Published: March 2023

Çalışmanın konusunu, yöneticilerin kültürel boyutlar bağlamında sahip olduğu değerler oluşturmaktadır. Çalışmanın amacı kültürel boyutları ifade eden yönetsel değerleri ortaya koymaktır. Bu doğrultuda örgütlerde, yöneticilerin değer yapısını belirlemek için yönetsel değer farklılıkları ölçeği oluşturulmuştur. Yönetsel değer farklılıkları ölçeği Hofstede’nin kültürel boyutları temel alınarak geliştirilmiştir. Özellikle kültürel değerlere ilişkin farklı ülkelerde geliştirilen bir ölçeğin bir başka ülkedeki çalışanlara uygulanması uygun olmayabilmektedir. Ölçek kendi ülkesindeki değerler temel alınarak geliştirilmiştir. Bununla birlikte kültürel değişim algısı da bir boyut olarak ölçeğe eklenmiştir. Bu gibi özelliklerden dolayı ölçek diğer çalışmalardan farklı olmuştur. Ölçeğin geliştirilme sürecinin pandemi koşullarına denk gelmesi çalışanlara ulaşmayı geciktirmiştir. Çalışma mermer, hizmet ve tekstil alanlarında yapılmıştır. Yönetsel değer farklılıkları ölçeği bireycilik, toplulukçuluk, eril değerler, dişil değerler, yüksek güç mesafesi, düşük güç mesafesi, belirsizlikten kaçınma oranı yüksek, belirsizlikten kaçınma oranı düşük ve kültürel değişim algısı olmak üzere 9 faktörlü yapıda oluşmuştur. Cronbach’s Alpha katsayısı 0,85, KMO değeri 0,93, toplam açıklanan varyans değeri 60,55 olarak bulunmuştur. Doğrulayıcı Faktör Analizi sonucunda GFI değeri 0,91, NFI değeri 0,93, CFI değeri 0,95, CMIN/DF değeri 2,54 ve RMSEA değeri 0,036 olarak bulunmuştur.
Lenvatinib for the treatment of radioiodine-refractory differentiated thyroid cancer: treatment optimization for maximum clinical benefit
Authors: Wirth L. J. , Durante C. , Topliss D. J. , Winquist E. , Robenshtok E. , Iwasaki H. , Luster M. , Elisei R. , Leboulleux S. , Tahara M.
Published: March 2023

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Automatic System for Detecting Pathologies in the Respiratory System for the Care of Patients with Bronchial Asthma Visualized by Computerized Radiography
Authors: Meneses-Claudio Brian , Perez-Siguas Rosa , Matta-Solis Hernan , Matta-Solis Eduardo , Matta-Perez Hernan , Cruzata-Martinez Alejando , Saberbein-Muñoz Juan , Salinas-Cruz Maria
Published: March 2023

COVID-19 is a disease that directly affects the respiratory tract, being harmful in asthmatic patients because this condition causes a lack of oxygen, even to the extent that it requires external equipment to combat drowning. Likewise, it highlights the importance of maintaining a treatment or therapy correctly to prevent your disease from worsening or being exposed to other diseases, putting your health at risk. The diseases that asthmatic patients can acquire can result from pathologies, which have been growing over the years due to lack of equipment or efficient examinations that generate complete information about respiratory conditions about asthmatic patients, therefore, by developing an advanced system, the chances of detecting pathologies prematurely increase considerably,  which is an essential tool today. According to the problem exposed, in this research an automatic system of detection of pathologies in the respiratory system was carried out for the care of the patient with bronchial asthma visualized by computerized radiography, so that any pathology can be detected by means of a premature diagnosis in the respiratory system and the doctor can perform a correct treatment on the asthmatic patient. Through the tests carried out by the system, its performance was accurate and efficient, being suitable to be implemented in various hospitals so that the doctor can treat the disease in time, since the system presented a 98.79% efficiency in the detection of pathologies.
EASRAPP: An Open-Source Semiautomatic Python GUI-Based Application for Extraction and Analysis of Surface Ruptures in a Large Earthquake
Authors: Li Dongchen , Ren Junjie
Published: March 2023

Earthquake surface ruptures record the kinematics of the rupture behavior and rheology of the fault zone. General methods of acquiring coseismic surface ruptures, including the field geological survey and the visual interpretation of remote sensing images, are generally time consuming and challenging to obtain detailed features of surface ruptures. Here, we developed an open-source semiautomatic Python graphical user interface-based application named EASRAPP (An Application for Extraction and Analysis of Surface Ruptures). EASRAPP is a graphical Python application that provides an interactive, user-friendly framework for semiautomatically extracting and analyzing earthquake surface ruptures and associated quantitative parameters. It consists of four main modules for obtaining the region of interest for surface ruptures in a remote sensing image, extracting surface ruptures, editing the vector extraction results, and analyzing the width of the surface rupture zone and strikes of all surface ruptures. Moreover, some additional functions are available, including data structure conversion for vector and raster data, vector merging, raster mosaicing, and batch cropping from multiple large images to many small images. EASRAPP is written in Python 3, based on several open-source Python packages such as Tkinter, SciPy, and so forth. Because of its modular design, it is convenient to modify the code and add new functionalities to a collaborative development environment. Furthermore, the output of the editing module may serve as a machine learning or deep learning training dataset, and offer conditions for detailed kinematic analysis and acquiring accurate width of the active fault deformation zone. EASRAPP was tested on a single unmanned aerial vehicle image to demonstrate all modules and tools. In addition, EASRAPP was also applied to other drone and satellite images to extract surface ruptures from recent and historical earthquakes. Our results indicate that: (1) the tool can quickly extract the fine structures of surface fractures, (2) EASRAPP can be used to extract surface ruptures generated by historical events, and (3) it can be applied to high-resolution aerial and satellite images.
NESTOREv1.0: A MATLAB Package for Strong Forthcoming Earthquake Forecasting
Authors: Gentili Stefania , Brondi Piero , Di Giovambattista Rita
Published: March 2023

This article presents the first publicly available version of the NExt STrOng Related Earthquake (NESTORE) software (NESTOREv1.0) designed for the statistical analysis of earthquake clusters. NESTOREv1.0 is a MATLAB (www.mathworks.com/products/matlab, last accessed August 2022) package capable of forecasting strong aftershocks starting from the first hours after the mainshocks. It is based on the NESTORE algorithm, which has already been successfully applied retrospectively to Italian and California seismicity. The code evaluates a set of features and uses a supervised machine learning approach to provide probability estimates for a subsequent large earthquake during a seismic sequence. By analyzing an earthquake catalog, the software identifies clusters and trains the algorithm on them. It then uses the training results to obtain forecasting for a test set of independent data to estimate training performance. After appropriate testing, the software can be used as an Operational Earthquake Forecasting (OEF) method for the next stronger earthquake. For ongoing clusters, it provides near-real-time forecasting of a strong aftershock through a traffic light classification aimed at assessing the level of concern. This article provides information about the NESTOREv1.0 algorithm and a guide to the software, detailing its structure and main functions and showing the application to recent seismic sequences in California. By making the NESTOREv1.0 software available, we hope to extend the impact of the NESTORE algorithm and further advance research on forecasting the strongest earthquakes during seismicity clusters.
Caught in the Lifelong Learning Maze: Helping People with Learning Analytics and Chatbots to Find Personal Career Paths
Authors:   the DIPF | Leibniz Institute for Research and Information in Education, Frankfurt, Germany, Ahmad Atezaz , Kiesler Natalie , Schiffner Daniel , Schneider Jan , Wollny Sebastian
Published: March 2023

Current lifelong learning platforms offer users a query option to select a wide variety of courses. However, finding a suitable course among the seemingly endless catalogs of options presented by the platforms is not straightforward. We argue that digital counseling can enhance this process. In this paper, we present a set of three formative studies where we explored the main aspects that can provide the counseling needed. The methods comprise an analysis of user profile characteristics and learning analytics indicators (e.g., learning progress/self-regulation) by means of an expert workshop, evaluating the feasibility of current technologies (e.g., natural language processing) for automatically assessing users' competencies, and a survey on the use of Chatbots as the interaction interface between the users and the lifelong learning portals. The analysis resulted in the extraction of basic requirements for digital counseling. We conclude the paper by presenting a system design derived from these studies.
Exploring the Trend and Potential Distribution of Chatbot in Education: A Systematic Review
Authors:   the Department of Computing, Faculty of Arts, Computing and Creative Industry, Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris, Malaysia, Nee Chee Ken , Rahman Mohd Hishamuddin Abdul , Yahaya Noraffandy , Ibrahim Nor Hasniza , Razak Rafiza Abdul , Sugino Chie
Published: March 2023

This study reviews recently published scientific literature on the use of chatbot in education, in order to: (a) identify the potential contribution of the incorporation of chatbot as educational tool in educational institutions, (b) present a synthesis of the available empirical evidence on the educational effectiveness of chatbot as an educational tool, and (c) define future research perspectives concerning educational chatbot. From 369 sources, 25 studies on chatbots and their application in education were selected through a step‐by‐step procedure based on the guidelines of the modified PRISMA framework, using a set of predefined criteria between 2016 – 2021 in five prestigious databases (a) Ebscohost, (b) Emerald, (c) ScienceDirect, (d) SpringerLink, and (e) Scopus. For each article, we analyse the purpose of the study, the content to be taught with the aid of chatbot, the type of chatbot used, the research method used, and the sample characteristics (sample size, age range of students and/or level of education) and the results observed. The articles reviewed suggest that educational chatbot usually acts as an element that enhances learning and other benefits; however, this is not always the case, as there are still few studies that have reported adverse situations. The outcomes of the literature review are discussed in terms of their implications for future research and can provide helpful guidance for educators, practitioners and researchers in terms of design, implementation and research in the area.
The Effect of Curcuma Longa Rhizome Extract on the Root Canal Dentin Discoloration
Authors: Azzahra Aulia , Mozartha Martha , Bikarindrasari Rini
Published: March 2023

Root canal treatment aims to remove vital and necrotic tissue, microorganisms, and their products from the root canal. In this case, chemical endodontic irrigants such as NaOCl and Chlorhexidine (CHX) are required. Unfortunately, both have side effects. Twenty percent of C. longa rhizome extract may be a potential alternative due to its antibacterial activity and the ability to dissolve the smear layer. However, it contains curcumin, a colorant that can stain dentin. This study aims to evaluate the influence of 20% C. longa rhizome extract on root canal dentin discoloration. Thirty decoronated incisor root segments were prepared using the crown-down technique and divided into three groups (n=10). Each group was irrigated with a different solution. Twenty percent of C. longa rhizome extract was the treatment group, the combination of 5.25% NaOCl and 2% CHX was the positive control group, and distilled water was the negative control group. UV Vis 2401 PC spectrophotometer was utilized based on the dE*ab value to assess the discoloration on the root canal. The One Way ANOVA and Post Hoc Games Howell tests were employed to analyze the data. The highest discoloration value was revealed in the treatment group, and the least was in the negative control group, with a significant difference between the two. Furthermore, One-way ANOVA showed no significant differences between the treatment and positive control group (p0.05). C. Longa 20% extract had an effect on the discoloration of root canal dentin.
Anxiety and Sexual Function of Pregnant Women
Authors: Oktafia Riski , Zulfiyah Wahyu Arifatun , Budi Arif Wahyu Setyo , Pontillas Laarne
Published: March 2023

Background: Physical and psychological changes during pregnancy can affect sexual function. Sexual function during pregnancy decreases with increasing gestational age which affects the desire to have sexual activity. Anxiety is one of the psychological factors that can interfere with the sexual function of pregnant women.Objective: The purpose of this research is to find out the relationship between anxiety and sexual function during pregnancy.Methods: This study uses quantitative research methods and a cross-sectional design. A total of 62 samples of pregnant women in all trimesters in the Bantul Yogyakarta area used a purposive sampling technique. The instruments used in the study were the Perinatal Anxiety Screening Scale and Female Sexual Function Index questionnaires. The statistical test used is the Spearman Rank Correlation Test.Results: The Spearman Rank Correlation test showed p-value=0.000 and r=0.475 which indicated that there was a significant relationship between anxiety and sexual function in pregnant women with sufficient corrective power.Conclusion: Anxiety related to the condition of sexual function during pregnancy. Nurses are expected to be able to provide health education to married couples and motivate couples to obtain adequate information about sexuality during pregnancy.
Design and Development of Thoracic Lumbar Sacral Orthosis Brace to Reduce Back Pain
Authors: Santosa Agus , Irwanto Andre , Khotimah Husnul
Published: March 2023

Background: Doing activities that burden the back, such as bending over for a long time and lifting weights in the wrong position, can cause injury to the spine, leaving back pain. Thoracic Lumbar Sacral Orthosis Brace (TLSO Brace) is a tool used to support the spine so that it can prevent such an injury. Objective:This research aims to design and pilot a new ergonomic TLSO Brace that can be used to improve posture, reduce back pain and prevent back pain.Methods: This research is divided into several stages, namely designing, manufacturing, and testing.Results: The results show that the level of ergonomics is mainly in the Good category. The use of the TLSO Brace was proven effective in reducing back pain intensity (p0.0001); the average pain was reduced after 14 minutes. The results also found that all respondents who used the brace at work felt no back pain. It can be seen that the lordosis back arch becomes upright after using it, meaning the tool also improves posture.Conclusions: The ergonomic TLSO Brace has been created and can improve body posture, reduce pain intensity and prevent back pain from recurring.
A pen sketch for oral pemphigus vulgaris: A review
Authors: Gupta Anjali , Singh Siddharth Kumar , Chandra Sunira , Khan Fatima Rasheed
Published: March 2023

Pemphigus is a rare chronic mucocutaneous autoimmune bullous dermatosis. Based on clinical features and pathophysiology the various subtypes include pemphigus Vulgaris (PV), pemphigus foliaceus (PF), IgA pemphigus, and paraneoplastic pemphigus (PNP). Autoantibodies against desmogleins 1 and 3 cause pemphigus Vulgaris which results in acantholysis, or the loss of cell-to-cell adhesion ultimately causing potentially lethal bullae and erosion formation. 80 to 90% of patients develop oral lesions that are manifested before mucocutaneous lesions in more than half of patients.Dental professionals are pivotal and can thus diagnose the disease and prevent skin involvement through proper therapy. Treatment should include systemic corticosteroids and immunosuppressive drugs. Intravenous pulse therapy is instituted in severe cases of pemphigus. This article is an attempt to present clinical manifestations, pathophysiology, and newer medical treatment modalities of pemphigus.
Use of social networking sites and applications in identification of missing and unidentified persons: A robust forensic tool
Authors: Kulkarni Meghashyama , N S Sahana , Verghese Rhea , Khatoon Hajira , Renuga S  , Akalya P
Published: March 2023

Social media is an invaluable tool when seeking information or evidence in criminal cases or in finding missing persons. Social media encompasses vast amount of information such as videos, photos, texts posted by criminals, witnesses and/or victims itself.

Social media forensics helps recuperation of electronic evidence from social networking sites which often plays a crucial role in the conviction of a suspect. However, there barely exist any applications which can aid in identifying a deceased person.

For identification of deceased, forensic odontologists search for antemortem data such as dental casts, X-ray images, portrait pictures showing the anterior teeth etc., for comparison with the post-mortem data. Archetypal features such as tooth rotations, diastemas, missing teeth, supernumerary teeth, crowded teeth, recognizable removable/fixed prostheses and other attributes could be present in the missing person’s profile and can be crosschecked during the autopsy of the unidentified corpse. For this reason, smile photos represent one of the most common sources of dental information, especially when no technical antemortem dental data is available. To date, there is only one forensic application for smartphones which helps in storage of antemortem smile photo of individuals. Storing the antemortem data that is easily accessible from the social media network aids as an important forensic tool especially in natural disasters or terrorist attacks where human identification process can be arduous.
Evaluation of edema formation and salivary EGF related to 810 nm diode laser and conventional surgery after frenectomy
Authors: Burak AK
Published: March 2023

The surgical procedure that lessens edema formation after frenectomy surgery is important.

Re-epithelialization with lasers occurs differently from conventional surgery, and this can affect the salivary EGF level. The aim of this study was to determine edema caused by frenectomy surgery and compare the amount of EGF in saliva. Conventional and 810 nm diode laser surgery performed with thirty-four patients. Laser parameters were 400 µm fiber with 2.5 W output energy, in continuous mode.3D face scan data was obtained with a Planmeca Proface Mid device and analyzed with the 3D metrology method using the CloudCompare V2 software. Cephalometric analysis was performed using 2D profile photographs with Geogebra software. Edema measurements were repeated on day 1 (T1), day 3 (T2) and day 14 (T3). All saliva samples were collected at T1 and T3 and salivary EGF concentration was determined using the ELISA method. In conventional surgery, a significant difference was found between ΔT2-T1 and ΔT3-T1 in 3D metrology measurements (p=0.0046). In 2D cephalometric measurements there was significant differences in Angle A T2-T1 vs. Angle A T3-T1 (p=0,0014) and vs. Angle B T2-T1 (p=0,0017) and vs. Angle B T3-T1 (p=0,0087) in conventional surgery. There were no significant changes in edema measurements of laser surgery. The laser frenectomy does not produce edema significantly (p=0,1232). There were no significant changes between groups in salivary EGF measurements (p>0.999). The 810 nm laser surgery produced less edema than conventional surgery. The 810 nm diode laser does not significantly affect salivary EGF.
Turkey and the United States launch a new strategic mechanism: first results and immediate prospects
Authors: Bobkin Nikolay
Published: March 2023

The article attempts to answer the question of whether it is possible in the near future to restore full-fledged allied relations between the United States and Turkey. Their differences on a number of issues on the international and bilateral agenda are explored, and the personal approaches of Presidents Trump and Biden to their Turkish counterpart Erdogan are shown. A critical analysis of the current state of US-Turkish relations and the impact of events in Ukraine on them is presented. The potential role of the adopted new strategic cooperation mechanism is assessed and possible prospects for its influence on overcoming tensions are considered. It is shown that Washington in current relations focuses on interaction with Turkey on the Ukrainian issue, while Ankara would like to see the Biden administration treat them equally as other NATO allies, including economic and defense cooperation. So far, it is unclear whether Washington, even with sufficient diplomatic perseverance, will be able to restore trust and strategic ties with Ankara under President Erdogan. Much depends on how the issue with the supply of American F-16 fighters to Ankara is resolved, and whether Turkey approves the applications of Finland and Sweden to join NATO.
Motives in electoral choices in the United States midterm elections
Authors: Popov Nikolay
Published: March 2023

The article examines the main motives that shaped the electoral decisions of voters in the midterm elections in the United States in 2022. The main problems of voters that determined their decisions when choosing candidates for Congress and for various positions in the states are revealed. The dynamics of changing priorities for voters during the campaign is determined, the reasons for which the problems of living standards, inflation and abortion became the main ones that largely determined the outcome of the vote are analyzed.
The Speaker’s Election ln of the House Representatives in January 2023
Authors: Rogova Natalia
Published: March 2023

The article deals with the election of the speaker of the House of Representatives of the 118th US Congress. The positions of the candidates and the reasons for the multiple rounds of votes is analyzed. A special attention is given to factional fighting in the Republican party. In conclusion possible activities of the of the new speaker Kevin McCarthy is discussed.
ANÁLISIS ESPACIAL DE UBICACIÓN DE ANTENAS PARA LA CONECTIVIDAD MEDIANTE LA APLICACIÓN DE HERRAMIENTAS SIG
Authors: Rodríguez-Barón Iván Felipe , Córdoba-Montoya Juan Camilo , Vargas-Cañón Jonathan Steven , Orduy-Rodríguez Jaime Enrique , Gamba-Torres Juan Carlos
Published: March 2023

Esta investigación implementa el uso de herramientas computacionales para el Sistema Información Geográfica “SIG” por medio de “ArcGIS”. De acuerdo con el Ministerio de las TIC de Colombia, hasta el 2018 aproximadamente el 50% de las regiones de Colombia contaban con conectividad limitada y las poblaciones más vulnerables tenían acceso del 20% al 40% de los servicios TIC (MinTIC, 2018). De esta forma, se hace necesario incrementar el porcentaje de accesibilidad a los servicios TIC en la población, en búsqueda de mejoras en las condiciones de vida. Usando la metodología del análisis espacial y con el objetivo de evaluar e identificar las áreas que presentan la mayor idoneidad para la instalación de sistemas de telecomunicaciones para la transmisión de señales radioeléctricas, se realiza la implementación de herramientas “SIG” por medio de “ArcGIS”. Este estudio se desarrolla sobre el área del municipio de San Antonio del Tequendama en Cundinamarca Colombia como estudio de caso.
Application of generative adversarial neural networks for the formation of databases in scanning tunneling microscopy
Authors:   Institute of Mechanics, Udmurt Federal Research Center, Ural Branch, Russian Academy of Sciences, Shelkovnikova T.E. , Egorov S.F. ,   Institute of Mechanics, Udmurt Federal Research Center, Ural Branch, Russian Academy of Sciences, Gulyaev P.V. ,   Institute of Mechanics, Udmurt Federal Research Center, Ural Branch, Russian Academy of Sciences
Published: March 2023

We discuss the development of a technique for automatic generation of databases of images obtained with a scanning tunneling microscope. An analysis of state-of-the-art methods and means of automatic processing of images obtained from probe and electron microscopes is carried out. We proposed using generative-adversarial networks for generating images taken with a scanning tunneling microscope to form training databases of images. A process of training and comparison of deep convolutional generative adversarial network (DCGAN) architectures using the OpenCV and Keras libraries together with TensorFlow is described, with the best of them identified by computing the metrics IS, FID, and KID. The scaling of images obtained from DCGAN is performed using a method of fine tuning of a super-resolution generative adversarial neural network (SRGAN) and bilinear interpolation based on the Python programming language. An analysis of calculated quantitative metrics values shows that the best results of image generation are obtained using DCGAN96 and SRGAN. It is found that FID and KID metric values for SRGAN method are better than values for bilinear interpolation in all cases except for DCGAN32. All calculations are performed on a GTX GeForce 1070 video card. A method for automatic generation of a scanning tunneling microscope image database based on the stepwise application of DCGAN and SRGAN is developed. Results of generation and comparison of the original image, the one obtained with DCGAN96 and the enlarged image with SRGAN are presented.
Improving the diffraction efficiency of structures in direct laser writing using obliquely incident beams: modeling and experiment
Authors:   Institute of Automation and Electrometry of the Siberian Branch of the Russian Academy of Sciences, Kiryanov V.P. , Gurin N.A. ,   Institute of Automation and Electrometry of the Siberian Branch of the Russian Academy of Sciences,   SC "Novosibirsk Instrument-Making Plant"
Published: March 2023

A brief review of methods for increasing the diffraction efficiency of optical elements synthesized by direct laser writing is done. It is noted that the previously proposed methods for recording the topology of similar elements using volumetric or surface contour masks do not provide an ultimate solution to a problem of increasing the diffraction efficiency. The performed model and physical experiments on the fabrication of structures of surface-relief phase optical elements by recording zone profiles using oblique laser beams show the fundamental possibility of forming steep side walls of the reverse zone slopes and the feasibility of developing this technology based on laser image generators.
Toxic Effect of Silver Nanoparticles on Liver, Gill and Muscle Tissues of Zebrafish Danio rerio
Authors: Shelke A. D.
Published: March 2023

The present study was aimed to evaluate the toxic effect of Silver nanoparticle on the liver, gill and muscle tissues of the Zebrafish, Danio rerio.  The experiment was designed to understand the chronic toxicity of silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) in adult fish, Danio rerio.  In the chronic toxicity study adult fish, Danio rerio were divided in to two groups.  First group was experimental group in which fish were successively treated with a graded series of 0.3, 0.6, 0.9 mg/l an average 60 nm. PVP. coated AgNPs treatment were given for 21 days, at the end of experimental period, Reduced glutathione activity (GSH), Lipid peroxidation activity (LPO), Lactate dehydrogenase (LDH) and Total protein  in liver, gill and muscle tissues were assayed. Second group were kept as a control which was free from AgNPs exposure.  The levels of Reduced glutathione activity (GSH) and Total protein were found to be decreased were as Lipid peroxidation activity (LPO) and Lactate dehydrogenase activity (LDH) were found to be elevated in liver, gill and muscle tissue of AgNPs treated Zebrafish Danio rerio.
Pharmaceutical Drugs in Aquatic Environment and their Toxic Effect on Pangasius sp. : An Overview
Authors: Vijaya Geetha B. , Shreenidhi K. S. , Anand Varshini , Savithakshini H. , Subashini S.
Published: March 2023

One of the fastest-growing freshwater fish varieties is the Pangasius sp., which has a great capability for production and export growth. When Pangasius sp. is exposed to substances such as diclofenac, phenol, quinolones, sulfonamides, and tetracycline, even at low environmental exposure levels the fish tissue can develop chronic risk, genetic abnormalities, and histopathological changes. They come into contact with these antibiotics mostly through the discharge of pharmaceutical industry effluents, which contain antibiotic residues that are not been completely eliminated by wastewater treatment, thereby posing environmental concerns when released into aquatic ecosystems. The main objective of this review paper is to study the effect of the concentration of pharmaceutical drugs, farming techniques, and various substitutes for antibiotics that can be utilized to enhance the growth performance of Pangasius sp. Few studies conducted on toxicity demonstrated that increased mucus production in the gills and intestines, histological abnormalities in the liver and skin, and impaired immunoglobulin production have all been linked to sublethal phenol concentrations in fish. The consumption of these contaminated Pangasius sp. can raise various human health concerns. Therefore, exposure of Pangasius sp. to the detrimental pharmaceutical drug from industrial effluent must be held serious concern. Further research is required to conserve human health and the ecosystem.
Remarks on My Algebraic Problem of Determining Similarities Between Certain Quotient Boolean Algebras
Authors: Frankiewicz Ryszard
Published: March 2023

Remarks on my algebraic problem of determining similarities between certain quotient boolean algebras.In this paper we survey results about quotient boolean algebras of type P(κ)/fin(κ) and condition for them to be or not to be isomorphic for different cardinals κ. Our consideration have their root in the classical result of Parovicenko and a less classical, nevertheless really considerable result about non-existence of P-points by S Shellah. Our main point of interest are the algebras P(ω)/fin(ω) and P(ℵ1)/fin(ℵ1).