bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Survival but not severity of hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy is associated with higher mean arterial blood pressure after cardiac arrest: a retrospective cohort study
Authors: Preuß Sandra , Multmeier Jan , Stenzel Werner , Major Sebastian , Ploner Christoph , Storm Christian , Nee Jens , Leithner Christoph , Endisch Christian
Published: March 2023

Background: To study the association between mean arterial blood pressure (MAP), vasopressor requirement, and severity of hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy (HIE) after cardiac arrest (CA).
Methods: Between 2008 and 2017, we retrospectively analyzed the MAP 200 hours after CA and quantified vasopressor requirements using the cumulative vasopressor index (CVI). Using postmortem brain autopsy in non-survivors, the severity of HIE was histopathologically dichotomized into no/mild and severe HIE. In survivors, we dichotomized the HIE severity into no/mild - Cerebral Performance Category (CPC) 1 – and severe HIE (CPC 4). Regain of consciousness, death causes and five-day survival were investigated as hemodynamic confounders.
Results: Among 350 non-survivors, 117 had histopathologically severe HIE and 233 no/mild HIE without differences in MAP (73.1 vs 72.0 mmHg, pgroup=0.639). Compared to non-survivors, 211 CPC 1 and 57 CPC 4 patients had higher MAPs that showed significant, but clinically non-relevant MAP differences (81.2 vs 82.3 mmHg, pgroup<0.001). No/mild HIE non-survivors (n=54) regaining consciousness before death had higher MAPs compared to no/mild HIE non-survivors (n=179) who remained persistently comatose (74.7 vs 69.3 mmHg, pgroup<0.001). No/mild HIE non-survivors regaining consciousness required less vasopressors (CVI 2.1 vs 3.6, pgroup<0.001). Independently of HIE severity, survivors were faster weaned from vasopressors (CVI 1.0).
Conclusions: Higher MAP was associated with survival but not HIE severity in CA patients treated with a vasopressor-supported MAP target above 65 mmHg. Awakening from coma was associated with less vasopressor requirements. Our results provide no evidence for a MAP target above current guideline recommendations to decrease the severity of HIE.
Enhanced electrocatalytic activity of Fluorine Doped Tin Oxide (FTO) by Trimetallic spinel ZnMnFeO4/CoMnFeO4 nanoparticles as a novel electrochemical sensor
Authors: Saei Jalal Niazi , Asadpour-Zeynali Karim
Published: March 2023

In the present study, ZnMnFeO4 and CoMnFeO4 tri-metallic spinel oxide nanoparticles (NPs) were provided using hydrothermal methods. The nanoparticles have been characterized by X-ray diffraction (XRD), field emission scanning electron microscopy (FESEM), Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDX), transmission electron microscopy (TEM) and electrochemical techniques. A reliable and reproducible electrochemical sensor based on ZnMnFeO4/CoMnFeO4/FTO was fabricated for rapid detection and highly sensitive determination of hydrazine by differential pulse voltammetry. It is observed the modified electrode causes a sharp growth in the oxidation peak current and a decrease in the potential for oxidation contrary to the bare electrode. The cyclic voltammetry technique showed, there is high electrocatalytic activity and excellent sensitivity in the suggested sensor for hydrazine oxidation. Under the optimal experimental conditions differential pulse voltammetry method was used for constructing the calibration curve and a linear range of 1.23 × 10− 6 M to 0.18 × 10− 3 M with a limit of detection 0.82 ± 0.09 µM was obtained. The obtained results indicate that ZnMnFeO4/CoMnFeO4/FTO nano-sensor bears pleasant stability, reproducibility, and repeatability in hydrazine measurements. In addition, the suggested sensor was employed efficiently to ascertain the hydrazine in diverse samples of cigarette tobacco.
Specialization of the brain for language in children with Fragile X Syndrome: A functional Near Infrared Spectroscopy study
Authors: Smith Elizabeth , Dominick Kelli C. , Schmitt Lauren M. , Pedapati Ernest V. , Erickson Craig A.
Published: March 2023

Specialization of the brain for language is early emerging and essential for language learning in young children. Fragile X Syndrome (FXS) is a neurogenetic disorder marked by high rates of delays in both expressive and receptive language, but neural activation for speech and language processing is unknown. We report results of a functional Near Infrared Spectroscopy (fNIRS) study of neural responses to speech sounds in children with FXS. Hemodynamic changes in the auditory cortex during blocks of speech and non-speech matched noise were measured in children with FXS and age-matched controls. Similar to controls, children with FXS showed activation of the primary auditory regions for speech and showed strong leftward lateralization. However, while controls showed neural differentiation of speech and nonspeech, children with FXS did not differentiate the two conditions. In addition, the children with FXS showed a greater response to the non-speech condition overall, which was associated with reduced verbal abilities.
Connectedness of quasi-heredity
Authors: Goto Yuichiro
Published: March 2023

Dlab and Ringel showed that algebras being quasi-hereditary in all orders for indices of primitive idempotents becomes hereditary. So, we are interested in for which orders a given quasi-hereditary algebra is again quasi-hereditary. As a matter of fact, we consider permutations of indices, and if the algebra with permuted indices is quasi-hereditary, then we say that this permutation gives quasi-heredity. In this article, we first give a criterion for adjacent transpositions giving quasi-heredity, in terms of homological conditions of standard or costandard modules over a given quasi-hereditary algebra. Next, we consider those which we call connectedness of quasi-heredity. The definition of connectedness can be found in \Cref{def of connected}. We then show that any two quasi-heredity are connected, which is our main result. By this result, once we know that there are two quasi-heredity, then permutations in some sense lying between them give also quasi-heredity.
MSC Classification: 16G20 , 06A05 , 20B30
Determination of Daily Indian Coastline Potential Fishing Zone Forecasting using Function Fitting Neural Network
Authors: Raja R Vinston , Kumar K. Ashok , Krishnan V. Gokula
Published: March 2023

The authors have requested that this preprint be removed from Research Square.
Effect of carrot pomace and germinated chickpea soup mix on serum lipid profile in hyperlipidemic males
Authors: Gaur Supriya Singh , Kaur Navjot
Published: March 2023

Carrot pomace, a by-product obtained during carrot juice extraction is often discarded as waste however, the residue is rich in several nutrients that could lead to its application as functional ingredient for hyperlipidemic males. Two varieties namely, Punjab Carrot Red (PCR) and L-552 (chickpea seeds) were used for development of soup mix for hyperlipidemic patients by using 30% carrot pomace powder (CPP) and 50% germinated chickpea flour (GCF). Sixty hyperlipidemic subjects aged 30-60 years were supplemented with 12g sachet of soup mix on daily basis for 3 months to assess their anthropometric and biochemical profile during control and experimental period. Total antioxidant activity of CPP was found to be 68.45%, dietary fibre (60.49g) and β-carotene (1605.67μg) per 100g as compared to carrot powder. On the other hand, germinated chickpeas resulted in significant increase in protein (16.61%), antioxidant activity (22.77%) and vitamin C (3.01 mg/100g) content. Developed soup mix was reported to have antioxidant activity (25.74%), in-vitro protein digestibility (44.40%), β carotene (421.38 μg), ascorbic acid (1.32mg) and dietary fibre (34.01g) per 100g. After the experimental period, average daily intake of protein, dietary fibre, β carotene, ascorbic acid, iron, folic acid, magnesium and zinc increased (p<0.01) significantly in subjects. The weight, body fat %, BMI along with biochemical and blood profile showed a significant (p<0.01) reduction. It has been concluded that supplementation of soup mix developed using combination of carrot pomace and germinated chickpea resulted in significant improvement in anthropometric and biochemical profile of the subjects. The research protocol was approved by ethical committee of Punjab Agricultural University (No. DR.III.AU.2019/ 19589-98).
Construction and Validation of a Prognostic Signature based on Anoikis- related lncRNAs in Lung Adenocarcinoma
Authors: Dong Xiaoqi , Shao Chuan , Tu Jinjing , Chen Dahua , Xu Shuguang
Published: March 2023

Background
Lung adenocarcinoma (LUAD) is the most prevalent form of lung cancer, with high mortality and poor prognosis. Anoikis, a type of programmed cell apoptosis, plays a vital role in the progression of tumors. Herein, we established a signature based on anoikis-related lncRNAs to predict the prognosis of LUAD patients.
Method
Genomic and clinical data were downloaded from the TCGA database. Coexpression analysis and Cox regression were conducted to establish the prognostic signature. Kaplan–Meier curves and ROC curves were used to validate the accuracy of the model, and a nomogram based on the signature was constructed. Subsequently, gene set enrichment analysis, immune analysis and drug sensitivity analysis were performed.
Result
Nine anoikis-related lncRNAs (AC090912.1, LINC00707, AC026355.2, FOCAD-AS1, LINC00460, LINC01117, AC068228.1, AP000346.1 and LINC01537) were obtained to develop a prognostic signature. The K-M curves showed that the high-risk group was correlated with worse overall survival, progression-free survival and disease-specific survival. The area under the ROC curves for 1-, 3-, and 5-year overall survival (0.722, 0.704 and 0.709, respectively) and the C-index demonstrated that the signature has higher predictive value than clinical factors. Functional enrichment analysis showed that lncRANs participated in tumor progression. Patients in the low-risk group had a better prognosis, more immune cell infiltration, and higher immune scores. We also observed different sensitivities to anticancer drugs in the two groups, which can guide treatment.
Conclusion
We developed and estimated a novel anoikis-related lncRNA signature that may be used to predict the prognosis of LUAD patients.
All optical photonic crystal encoder based on nonlinear Kerr effect with ultrahigh contrast ratio and low threshold power
Authors: Bouaouina Mohamed Salah , Lebbal Mohamed Redha
Published: March 2023

Nowadays, miniaturized optical integrated circuits make a great evolution in optical microelectronics technology. In data processing chains, the need for an ultra-fast all-optical encoder is necessary for a large data transfer. In this work, we have proposed an all-optical encoder structure based on nonlinear 2D photonic crystals with Kerr effect exploiting a nonlinear polymer material of high third-order optical susceptibility. In addition, to generate the telecommunication domain wavelength at 1.55µm, an optimization of the optical-geometry parameters has been realized. Simulations will be performed using plane wave expansion and finite difference time domain methods. The nonlinear effect allows an excellent average contrast ratio of 39.76 db, as the structure requires a very low threshold intensity estimated at 1.5 mW/µm2. The significant power transmitted to the output is equal to 99% and 0.03% of input power equivalent to logic state “1” and logic state “0” respectively. The proposed structure generates a bit rate of 1.92Tb/s, therefore able to adapt with other ultrafast all-optical circuits.
Geochemical study of Lower Miocene anhydrites of Central Iran and their effect on the reservoir properties
Authors: Mazaheri Fatemeh
Published: March 2023

In the central basin of Iran, a clastic-carbonate reservoir, which is named Qom Formation, was deposited. Reservoir quality of this formation and effect of diagenesis on the reservoir properties evaluated in Yort-e Shah anticline; anhydritization is one of the diagenetic processes, which with occlude of pore system caused reduction of reservoir quality. Petrography study of the Qom Formation(c-4, d, e, and f members) indicates the presence of six anhydrite types including anhydrite layer, poikilotopic, pervasive, fracture filling cements, nodules and scattered and single anhydrite crystals. Diversity of anhydrite types show the effect of diagenesis processes in phreatic environment, near surface meteoric environment and burial environment, which they are affected to different degrees of diagenesis of reservoir facies. Based on geochemical study the environment towards top of Qom Formation become shallower and a lagoon with limited connection to see has been prevailed. Anhydritic layers with maximum thickness in “d” Member, act as a continues cap-rock for the lower reservoirs. Other types of anhydrite are sporadic in the Qom members and have a low percentage; therefore, they could slightly reduce the reservoir quality of this formation. Porosity distribution in the Qom members is affected by their facies that caused different rate of cementation. Due to changing facies in the members of Qom Formation, fracture porosity just extended in e and f members and it caused increasing permeability and consequently the reservoir qualities of them so they are suitable parts for gas storage project. Determination rate of anhydrite as one of the sources listed in H2S is helpful for reduction of risk assessment of gas storage project in Qom members.
Dipole and Cluster Dipole States of HPGe Detectors at Cryogenic Temperature
Authors: Raut Mathbar , Mei Dongming , Bhattarai Sanjay , Panth Rajendra , Kooi Kyler , Mei Hao , Wang Guojian
Published: March 2023

This study investigates new technology for enhancing the sensitivity of low-mass dark matter detection by analyzing charge transport in a p-type germanium detector at 5.2 K. To achieve low-threshold detectors, precise calculations of the binding energies of dipole and cluster dipole states, as well as the cross-sections of trapping affected by the electric field, are essential. The detector was operated in two modes: depleted at 77 K before cooling to 5.2 K and cooled directly to 5.2 K with various bias voltages. Our results indicate that the second mode produces lower binding energies and suggests different charge states under varying operating modes. Notably, our measurements of the dipole and cluster dipole state binding energies at zero fields were 8.716+/-0.435 meV and 6.138+/-0.308$ meV, respectively. These findings have strong implications for the development of low-threshold detectors for detecting low-mass dark matter in the future.
Multiply-connected complementary Hall-plates with extended contacts
Authors: Ausserlechner Udo
Published: March 2023

We consider uniform plane Hall-plates with an arbitrary number of holes exposed to a uniform perpendicular magnetic field of arbitrary strength. The plates have extended contacts on the outer boundary and on the boundaries of the holes. No symmetry is presumed. Pairs of complementary Hall-plates are defined, where contacts and insulating segments on the boundaries are swapped. A unique stream function exists in these multiply-connected domains if the total current through each boundary vanishes. Then the voltages between neighbouring contacts and the currents into contacts of pairs of complementary Hall-plates are linked in a peculiar way, which results in identical power density. Relations between the impedances of complementary multiply-connected Hall-plates are derived. The prominent role of complementary symmetric Hall-plates - with or without holes - is revealed. For arbitrary magnetic field their resistance equals the one of a square without holes and with contacts fully covering two opposite edges.
MSC Classification: 31A02 , 35C05 , 78A30
Retained Foreign Body, Still a Reality and Consequence of Non-use of the WHO Surgical Safety Check Lists in Tropical Surgery
Authors: BA Leku
Published: March 2023

Adhesions are a major cause of acute abdomen in previously operated patients. The presence of a retained foreign body in the abdomen is a leading factor in the development of post-operative adhesion. It is, therefore important to take all necessary measures to avoid retained foreign bodies in the abdomen, as this increases the risk of developing post-operative adhesions and complications. A 32yr old female with a relevant past surgical history of an emergency laparotomy indicated for a ruptured ectopic pregnancy presented as an emergency 3 months after the above surgery at a tropical regional hospital with signs of generalized peritonism, following a brief history of sudden onset of lower abdominal pains. A diagnosis of bowel obstruction was made. Resuscitation was done, followed by an emergency exploratory laparotomy. It revealed the presence of a retained foreign body (gauze in our case), surrounded by multiple adhesion around the ileo-cecal junction with 2 meters of ischemic small bowel. Adhesion lysis was done, foreign body was extracted, the ischemic bowel was resected, and an end-to-end anastomosis was performed using Lambert’s technique. The patient had a smooth recovery. Implementing the effective use of the WHO surgical checklists before incision and before closing the abdomen will prevent foreign body retention, hence reducing post-operative complications. Keywords: Adhesions, Bowel obstruction, Retained foreign body.
Assessment of Knowledge and Attitude towards Cervical Cancer Screening among Women in Reproductive Age in Chawama Compound, Lusaka, Zambia
Authors: Nyirenda Voster
Published: March 2023

Cervical cancer is a cancer of the cervix, the organ connecting the uterus and the vagina. It is predominantly caused by human papilloma virus (HPV), which is a sexually transmittable infection-causing pathogen. The purpose of this study was to assess the knowledge and attitudes toward cervical cancer screening among women of the reproductive age group in the Chawama compound Lusaka district. A descriptive cross-sectional research design was used to collect data. The researcher used a questionnaire that included both structured and open-ended questions. Results: Results of this study showed knowledge 59 (73.75%) out of 80 respondents had good knowledge on cervical cancer. The study also revealed that (22%) 18 out of 80 respondents have been screened for cervical cancer, and (78%) 62 out of 80 respondents had never been screened for cervical cancer. The respondents who agreed that cultural beliefs could hinder women from going for cervical cancer were, 18 (22%) out of 80, and 62 (78%) out of 80 denied that cultural beliefs cannot hinder women from going for cervical cancer screening. There is therefore needed to create proper awareness and sensitization of cervical cancer screening as well as improve cervical cancer screening services. Keywords: Attitude, Cervical cancer, Cervical cancer screening, Knowledge.
Prevalence and Knowledge of Family Planning among Women of Reproductive Age Group in Primary Healthcare Centers in Abuja, Nigeria
Authors: A Orji Ikechukwu
Published: March 2023

The contraceptive prevalence rate (CPR) is a key indicator for measuring improvements in access to reproductive health. In Nigeria, the average CPR remains low at 17%, with wide variability in the knowledge of family planning (FP) methods across the states and communities. Thus, this study set out to 1. Determine the Contraceptive prevalence rate among women of the reproductive age groups (WRAGs) in Primary Healthcare Centers (PHCs) in Abuja. 2. Assess the knowledge of family planning and its methods among WRAGs in PHCs in Abuja. This is a descriptive cross-sectional study conducted among WRAG in two PHCs in Abuja. A simple random method was used to select 400 WRAGs, and the information from participants was captured with a pre-tested structured questionnaire. SPSS version 21.0 was used for data analysis, the hypothesis was tested with chi-square, and the results were significant at p-value < 0.05. The study analyzed 375 valid and complete questionnaires; the mean age was 30 ± 6.29 years, and 90.7% of respondents had at-least secondary school education. The CPR was 36%, and the most common FP methods were male condoms (11.6%), injectable birth control (5.4%), female condoms (4.7%), and implants (4.0%). About 66% of participants had good knowledge of FP methods, and this was associated with increased uptake of contraceptives. The CPR found in this study is considerably higher than the Nigeria national average. The finding aligns with the reported good knowledge of family planning and high literacy level. Furthermore, good knowledge of FP methods was significantly associated with increased contraceptive uptake. Keywords: Abuja, Contraceptive prevalence, Knowledge of family planning, Primary healthcare centers, Women of reproductive age group.
Legal Framework for the Protection of Ukrainian Refugees: A Comparative Study
Authors: Malanchuk Illia
Published: March 2023

The article focuses on the issue of Ukrainian refugees who have been forced to flee abroad due to the ongoing conflict in Ukraine, and the complex and challenging legal framework for their protection. The study reviews relevant literature and previous studies on the legal framework for the protection of refugees, with a particular focus on the situation of Ukrainian refugees. The methodology for this article includes a comprehensive analysis of the existing legal instruments and frameworks that are applicable to refugees, including the 1951 Convention Relating to the Status of Refugees and the Temporary Protection Directive. The study aims to contribute to the ongoing discussion on the legal protection of Ukrainian refugees by providing a detailed analysis of the legal framework and identifying specific areas in need of improvement. The objective of the study is to further examine the legal framework for the protection of Ukrainian refugees and to identify ways in which the current system can be improved to better protect this vulnerable population.
Object of Related Rights of Broadcasting Organizations
Authors: Shtefan Anna
Published: March 2023

The article is devoted to the characteristics of the object of related rights of a broadcasting organization. The subject matter of the study is the legal regulation of this object in the Laws of Ukraine “On Television and Radio Broadcasting”, “On Copyright and Related Rights” of 1993, and the Civil Code of Ukraine whose provisions contained conflicts for a long time, and the Law of Ukraine “On Copyright and Related Rights” of 2022. The purpose of the article is to provide a comprehensive characterization of the broadcasting organization program as an object of related rights and to determine its relationship with the separate show of the broadcasting organization. The study was conducted using historical, comparative legal, formal legal, dialectical and logical methods. It is substantiated that a separate show, in case of a creative contribution to its creation, is an oral work (radio show) or an audiovisual work (television show) capable of copyright protection. Related rights of broadcasting organizations extend to a set of shows and other materials combined in the program but not to individual components of this program. This approach is also reflected in the provisions of the new Law of Ukraine “On Copyright and Related Rights” of 2022. It is determined that the program of broadcasting organization is not identical to a composite work since its legal protection covers the result of not creative selection and arrangement of certain materials but organizational and technical efforts to compose certain objects into a complete program.
The Boundaries of Law: Main Aspects of the Problem
Authors: Rabinovych Petro , Honcharov Volodymyr
Published: March 2023

The article is devoted to the analysis of the boundaries of law through three main topics, which are anthropic, human rights, and legal-regulatory boundaries. Such minimal differentiation seems necessary, in particular, to prevent the substitution or eclecticism of ambiguous terms and thevery conclusions of scientific analysis. The first aspect is based on the so-called “natural” understanding of the law; the second – on the so-called Legist-positivist understanding; and the third – on a certain combination (integration) of the first two aspects.Anthropocentric boundaries stem from the fact that man (as a unique biosocial being) is the primary source of all its fundamental (existential) rights, beyond which its existence and development  The article is devoted to the analysis of the boundaries of law through three main topics,which are anthropic, human rights, and legal-regulatory boundaries. Such minimal differentiation seems necessary, in particular, to prevent the substitution or eclecticism of ambiguous terms and the very conclusions of scientific analysis. The first aspect is based on the so-called “natural” understandingof the law; the second – on the so-called Legist-positivist understanding; and the third – on a certain combination (integration) of the first two aspects.Anthropocentric boundaries stem from the fact that man (as a unique biosocial being) is the primary source of all its fundamental (existential) rights, beyond which its existence and development.
Max Weber’s Paradox of Consequences in the Context of Ukrainian Constitutionalism
Authors: Rechytskyi Vsevolod
Published: March 2023

The article considers the phenomenon of Max Weber’s “paradox of consequences” in the context of the issue of Ukrainian constitutionalism. According to the author, Ukraine has only recently begun the process of mental liberation from totalitarianism, which significantly influenced the design of the 1996 Constitution of Ukraine. The main shortcomings of Ukrainian constitutionalism, the author considers its non-market, post-socialist nature. This affects boththe form and the in-depth content of a number of key constitutional norms.

The author shows that modern Ukrainian constitutionalism continues to be a distant successor to the utopian socialist project, which has a negative impact on the economy, politics and culture of modern Ukraine, the vector of its progress. The article contains arguments in favor of a broad constitutional renewal of Ukraine, up to the development of a new Basic Law.The author’s argument is based on a wide range of illustrative material. The author turns to sources of historical, political and aesthetic nature, which allows him to reveal the topic in a non-standard, original style. Despite the appeal to scientific arguments, the author of the article also appeals to themoral and aesthetic feelings of his audience. He argues that organic constitutionalism is associated not only with rational, but also irrational, sensual beginnings. In his view, the content of modern constitutionalism is freedom of choice and private property in their very broad sense. He insists that the stars of modern business and trade must have a separate political representation in Ukraine.The Senate as the upper house of the renewed parliament of Ukraine can become such a representation. The article is part of a number of the author’s publications on informal constitutionalism. It reflects only one aspect of his views on European and American constitutionalism. In general, the article embodies a strongly critical view of the rule of law in Ukraine. On the other hand, it demonstrates the author’s desire to honestly understand ata professional level the shortcomings and achievements of modern legal policy of Ukraine.Stylistically, the article promises to be interesting not only for lawyers. It may be of equal interest to specialists in political science, philosophy and theory of law.
La evaluación de programas de preparación para la universidad: un pendiente en la educación latinoamericana
Authors: Hoyos Figueroa Alexandra , Hernndez Enriquez Colombia , Vélez Santamaría Héctor Hernán
Published: March 2023

Este artículo destaca los principales aspectos de una revisión sistemática de artículos publicados en revistas indexadas que evaluaron el efecto de intervenciones orientadas hacia la preparación de estudiantes para ingresar y cursar de manera exitosa programas de educación superior universitaria.  Los textos revisados fueron encontrados en bases de datos bibliográficas mediante el marco conceptual formulado por Conley. La revisión revela la frecuencia de las intervenciones dirigidas a fortalecer contenidos académicos. Estas inciden positivamente en la mejora de los promedios durante el bachillerato, el ingreso, el desempeño y la graduación en la educación superior. Los cursos universitarios integrados al currículo del bachillerato se destacan como una de las intervenciones más potentes para promover el conocimiento de la universidad, fortalecer estrategias cognitivas y comportamientos académicos de los estudiantes, y mejorar sus percepciones y expectativas de ingreso al mundo universitario, tanto como su motivación, autoconfianza y persistencia de participación en él. La comparación de las políticas públicas que sustentan programas afines desarrollados en Latinoamérica destaca la evaluación de las intervenciones de preparación para la universidad como una labor pendiente para sustentar y mejorar la toma de decisiones en la política de educación superior universitaria.
Evaluación formativa y compartida de estudiantes de Ciencias Biológicas mediante mapas conceptuales, rúbrica y autoevaluación
Authors: Arrese Fany , Olivares Jorge Luis , Villarreal Marina , Damm Noelia
Published: March 2023

Es necesario introducir en la formación universitaria de profesores de Ciencias Biológicas estrategias de evaluación compartida que guíen y formen estudiantes en el proceso de aprendizaje. Los mapas conceptuales (MC), la rúbrica y la autoevaluación podrían ser estrategias para cumplir con estos propósitos para analizar en examen final respuestas como estrategias de evaluación formativa y compartida entre docente-estudiante. Se analizaron retrospectivamente 97 exámenes finales de estudiantes del Profesorado en Ciencias Biológicas (2012-2018), sobre la base del conocimiento de contenidos y estrategias didácticas. Se evaluaron en el MC 5 criterios: tema, formato, saberes de biología, conceptos claves y relación interdisciplinar (Biología, Química y Física). Docentes y estudiantes elaboraron durante la cursada una rúbrica para clasificar las respuestas de aprendizajes (óptimo, regular e insuficiente). Los estudiantes autoevaluaron aprendizajes. Mediante esta modalidad de evaluación 88 % aprobó, 72 % empleó situaciones problemas, 52-71 % obtuvo óptimo aprendizaje en 4 /5 criterios y 72% relacionó saberes de 2 disciplinas. La autoevaluación generó duda y asombro. La modalidad de evaluación empleada permitió compartir saberes con un estudiante participativo dando continuidad a la tarea de formación pedagógica.
Gestión académica y administrativa para una educación inclusiva considerando necesidades educativas especiales
Authors: Rojas Jahaira , Inga Esteban
Published: March 2023

El desarrollo de la presente investigación se enfoca en analizar la eficiencia que presenta la gestión académica y administrativa de los educadores, en la inclusión de estudiantes con deficiencias cognitivas a un aula regular, la investigación se desarrolló dentro de un marco metodológico, cuantitativo con un enfoque descriptivo, mediante el cual se pudo analizar las características y comportamientos que presentan los estudiantes con deficiencias de aprendizaje, así como también las acciones que efectúan los docentes para facilitar el proceso de enseñanza, para la obtenciones los datos se determinó  como técnica dos encuestas, la una dirigida a los docentes de las diferentes unidades educativas con cargos administrativos y de aula,  la segunda dirigida a los padres que tiene estudiantes con deficiencias cognitivas, en la tabulación de los datos  se utilizó como herramienta  software estadístico, mediante el cual se graficó y se porcentualiza la información, el análisis de los resultados denotó la importancia que tiene la acogida que proporcionan los docentes en la integración de los niños con deficiencias de aprendizaje.
Leadless Pacemakers: State of the Art and Selection of the Ideal Candidate
Authors: Blank Evan A. , El-Chami Mikhael F. , Wenger Nanette K.
Published: March 2023

The field of cardiac pacing has been defined by constant development to provide efficacious,
safe, and reliable therapy. Traditional pacing utilizes transvenous leads, which dwell in the
venous system and place patients at risk for complications, including pneumothorax, bleeding, infection,
vascular obstruction, and valvular compromise.

:

Leadless pacemakers have been developed to overcome many of the challenges of transvenous
pacing while providing safe and effective pacing therapy for an increasing population of patients.
The Medtronic Micra transcatheter pacing system was approved by the FDA in April of 2016 and
the Abbott Aveir pacemaker was approved in April of 2022. Several additional leadless pacemakers
are in various stages of development and testing. There exists limited guidance on the selection
of the ideal candidate for leadless pacemakers.

:

Advantages of leadless pacemakers include decreased infection risk, overcoming limited vascular
access, and avoidance of interaction with the tricuspid valve apparatus. Disadvantages of leadless
pacemakers include right ventricular-only pacing, unclear lifecycle management, cost, perforation
risk, and lack of integration with defibrillator systems. This review aims to provide an overview of
the current state of the art of leadless pacemakers, currently approved systems, clinical trials and
real-world evidence, considerations for patient selection, and future directions of this promising
technology.
Photocatalytic Removal of Emerging Contaminants from Water using
Metal Oxide-based Nanoparticles
Authors: Rakshitha Rajashekara , Chethan Rajesh , Pallavi Nagaraju
Published: March 2023

Water contamination resulting from industrial and anthropogenic activities is a major
problem in many countries throughout the world. Effective water treatment technologies
are necessary to address this issue. Emerging pollutants (EPs) are reaching the aquatic environments
from point and diffuse sources constantly. These are the substances that are not regularly
monitored, yet have the potential to infiltrate the environment and harm the ecosystem
and human health. Because of their ecological and sustainable properties, interest in improved
photocatalytic technologies based on metal oxide-based nanomaterials has grown tremendously
over the years to address this water contamination. Pollutant degradation, water splitting,
carbon dioxide reduction, nitrogen reduction, and microbial inactivation are just a few of the
applications of photocatalysis. However, to maintain its environmentally favourable status,
new solutions must be found to assure long-term viability. Here we review, emerging organic
pollutants, conventional water treatment, advanced oxidation methods, photocatalytic mechanisms,
photocatalyst support materials, synthesis, and characterization of metal oxides and
metal oxide nanoparticles in the removal of emerging contaminants. The purpose of this review
is to reach a broader readership by giving a simple comprehension of the fundamentals
and advances of metal-oxide-driven photocatalysis for environmental clean-up.
Soft Short-circuit Fault Diagnosis of the Lithium-ion Battery Pack Based
on an Improved EKF Algorithm
Authors: Yi Lingzhi , Cai Xinkun , Wang Yahui , Luo Bote , Liu Jiangyong , Liu Bo
Published: March 2023

Background:

Lithium-ion batteries are widely used in new energy vehicles and energy storage
systems due to their superior performance. However, lithium batteries are prone to safety problems
in the use process, so the fault diagnosis technology of lithium batteries has attracted more attention.

Objective:

This study aimed to ensure the safety of lithium batteries and accurately and timely diagnose
the soft short circuit (soft SC) fault of lithium battery.

Methods:

Aiming at the energy storage lithium battery pack, this study proposed a soft short-circuit
fault diagnosis method for the lithium-ion battery pack based on the improved Extended Kalman Filter
(EKF) algorithm. First, the 1st-order RC equivalent circuit model of normal battery and soft SC fault
battery was established, and model parameters were identified using Recursive Least Squares with Forgetting
Factor (FFRLS). Then, using the improved EKF, the state of charge (SOC) of a single cell was
estimated, and the difference between the calculated SOC and the estimated SOC by the coulomb counting
method was used to detect soft SC faults and compared them with the reference data. Finally, the SC
resistance value indicated the severity of the fault.

Results:

The proposed method could accurately diagnose the soft short circuit fault, and the error was
found to be lower than the traditional EKF algorithm. The estimation error was about 0.4% for the battery
with slight failure and about 1.5% for the battery with serious failure.

Conclusion:

The experimental results showed that the improved EKF algorithm could estimate the SOC
difference more accurately, and the effect of soft SC fault diagnosis was better. At the same time, it
could quantitatively identify the size of the short circuit resistance, which is very helpful for the subsequent
management of the battery system.
A Crisis like No Other: Understanding and Defeating Global Warming
Authors: De Saro Robert
Published: March 2023

A Crisis Like No Other: Understanding and Defeating Global Warming couples engaging and creative storytelling with accurate details to explain global warming. It covers both the technical and human issues of global warming by addressing what's causing global warming, and why people don't believe it exists. The book tells readers how to convince others that global warming is not only real, but life-threatening, and offers a clearly laid out path to solve it. The book is accurate and carefully researched, drawing on the author's thirty years of studying the science of global warming, and the human psyche that surrounds it.

The author breaks down the subject into four parts, which can be thought of as four mini-books in one. The first part covers the psychology of global warming denial, how to defend ourselves against its lies and fake news, and how to convince others of global warming's grave harm. The second part describes exactly what global warming is. The third answers the question what makes us so sure? Finally, the last part provides a road map showing us how to defeat global warming.

This book is comprehensive, fast-paced, and easily accessible to readers from all walks of life. It provides an overview of everything one needs to know about global warming and, as such, is an excellent survey of global warming topics. In addition to being an easy and enjoyable read for the general public, A Crisis Like No Other: Understanding and Defeating Global Warming serves as a handy primer on climate change for environmental science classes.
Baby Steps
Authors: Popoviciu Dan Răzvan
Published: March 2023

The first obstacle to overcome in large-scale space colonization is represented by the
elevated costs of launching payloads into Earth’s orbit. The main reasonable solution is
using non-rocket space launch methods, which are rather numerous. In the long term,
an even more efficient approach is investing in megastructures, such as stratospheric
towers, space elevators or orbital rings, that would dramatically ease our access to
space, while also allowing us to harness the energy in Earth’s atmosphere. Another
strategy to support the space race is to make it profitable through space mining.
Asteroids and planets host huge deposits of valuable ores, water and fuels, while
technical solutions for extraction are already at our ease.
Dental Radiology in Pediatric Dentistry
Authors: Sadaksharam Jayachandran , Kalaskar Ashita
Published: March 2023

Dental radiology occupies a pivotal role in pediatric dentistry and acts as an
aid in the diagnosis of oral health and disease states. It is used in conjunction with
clinical examination for the final diagnosis. It includes the intraoral radiograph, extra-oral radiograph, and specialized radiographs like Cone Beam Computed Tomography
(CBCT), computed tomography (CT) etc. The Intra Oral Periapical Radiograph (IOPA)
and orthopantomogram (OPG) are commonly used in the dental setting owing to the
low exposure and broad coverage of the areas. Radiation protection includes many
entities, which must be provided for both the patient and the accompanying person. The
radiographic requirements differ for neonates, children, and adolescents. This chapter
emphasizes the importance of dental radiology in pediatric dentistry and the various
aspects of radiology from the perspective of the pediatric population
THE PREGNANCY PLANNING IN WOMEN WITH MOOD DISORDER
Authors:   Department of Midwifery Medicine Faculty, University of Brawijaya, Malang, Indonesia, Fathiyyah Nurul
Published: March 2023

Background: Pregnancy in women with mood disorder can affect the progress of the pregnancy itself and their fetus, not only came from the medication (due to teratogenicity impact) but also from the mood disorder itself. Planning and preparation for this special population need to be full evaluating to minimize the risk of relapse or rising of emergency psychiatric situation. Objective: to reveal about planning preconception based on review. Method: this paper used to review topic about pregnancy preparation in women with mood disorders. Results: Pregnancy planning in women with mood disorder need to be monitored well from the family planning itself by birth control, supplementation before conception, calculate about risk and benefit of medication, application of health life style and counseling. Activation of Consultation liaison psychiatry needed to controlled about their mental condition concisely. Conclusion: Women with mood disorder need to prepared much more than general population which involved on family planning, understanding the benefit and risk about medication in heavy comorbidities. Keywords: planning, pregnancy, mood disorder.
KETERJANGKAUAN TARIF RETRIBUSI PENGOLAHAN LUMPUR TINJA KOTA BATU DENGAN METODE WILLINGNES TO PAY
Authors: Sari Kartika Eka , Irawati Sara
Published: March 2023

Interaksi yang kuat antara individu dengan penyedia layanan sanitasi merujuk pada peningkatan Kesehatan dan kontribusi masyarakat dan dapat diterapkan sebagai konep peningkatan layanan sanitasi  Pengaruh dari kualitas layanan sanitasi buruk, terutama di perkotaan dapat mencemari lingkungan, selain itu keberadaan limbah domestik yang mengandung mikroorganisme patogen dapat menularkan berbagai jenis penyakit apabila masuk ke dalam tubuh manusia. Sehingga, untuk mencegah dan mengatasi masalah tersebut, perlu adanya pengelolaan limbah. Kota Batu merupakan kota dengan perkembangan yang cukup pesat, terutama dengan jumlah penduduk yang mencapai 205.788 jiwa. Adapun sumber dana pengelolaan limbah salah satunya berasal dari retribusi. Salah satu retribusi yang dipungut atas pelayanan yang disediakan oleh pemerintah kota adalah retribusi penyedotan kakus. Perhitungan tarif retribusi pembersihan atau penyedotan kakus di Kota Batu dilakukan berdasarkan Pedoman Penyusunan Tarif Retribusi SPALD, dengan mempertimbangkan hasil perhitungan WTP yang berasal dari persepsi masyarakat. Berdasarkan perhitungan yang dilakukan, tarif retribusi terbagi menjadi tiga kelompok tarif, yaitu kelompok tarif rendah dengan rentang harga sebesar Rp. 280.000 – Rp. 470.000, kelompok tarif sedang Rp. 312.000 – Rp. 502.000, dan kelompok tarif tinggi Rp. 343.200 – Rp. 533.200. Hal tersebut masih sesuai dengan hasil perhitungan WTP, dimana menunjukkan bahwa rata-rata WTP dari pengelolaan sanitasi sebesar Rp.287.258,06.
IOT Based Paraplegia Patient Communication Device Using Smart Glove
Authors: S Brindha
Published: March 2023

Paraplegia is a paralysis that affects the legs and often seriously affects the lower half of a human body. Paraplegia happens whilst there may be damage underneath the neck. The maximum common motive is trauma, such as sports injury or vehicle accident. other causes are stroke, spine tumors, together with cancers. This paper provides a novel design to enhance the conversation of paralysis sufferers. The device is a clever glove that is used to seize hand gestures and convert them into verbal commands. The glove is geared up with sensors and processors that discover the hand gestures and convert them into indicators. The tool is designed to be simple and user-friendly, allowing patients to quickly adapt to its use. The tool is likewise designed to be low-cost and handy, permitting more paralysis patients to use it. The device is tested and evaluated for its performance, and the outcomes display that it may accurately capture and interpret the hand gestures of the sufferers. In most cases paralyzed affected person (like Monoplegia, Hemiplegia, Paraplegia) aren’t capable of interact or communicate with others or their caretaker. This net of factors primarily based clever glove facilitates the affected person to convey their needs to the caretakers. It measures pulse, temperature, blood pressure and gyro. In gyroscope sensor there is a message, based at the route or motion in which it can be conveyed thru show and audio. it is able to screen thru internet and smart telephones. but it can not be used for tetraplegia patient. It is concluded that in quadriplegia as patients can not move their body, if in future we can able to read the neuron signals of the patients through sensor or any device and then we can able to understand what they need or what they want. Consequently the system can be able to display or hear through audio which can be used according to the need, updating into neuro reading sensors which are economically viable.
Normative Reference Value for Stereognosis Among Adult Population: A Cross-Sectional Pilot Study
Authors: Malika Malika
Published: March 2023

Processing of sensory input entails recognizing, categorizing, and interpreting data to generate an adaptive reaction. The sensory sub-types include barognosis, stereognosis, graphesthesia, two-point discrimination, and tactile localization. Stereognosis is the capacity to recognise the form and shape of a three-dimensional item and, consequently, its identity, by tactile manipulation of that object in the absence of visual and aural inputs. Therefore, manual stereognosis is necessary for integrating all hand sensations. So, the aim of this study is to determine the normal reaction time of manual stereognosis in adults.A pilot cross-sectional study was done on age group of 18-40 years. The stereognosis test was performed first on dominant hand and then on non-dominant hand using 5 objects (key, coin, safety pin, comb, pencil) with participant’s eyes closed during the test. The time taken to identify the objects was recorded using stopwatch. Then, mean normal reaction time was calculated. Student t-test was used to compare any differences between right & left-hand side stereognosis and between male & female gender.Results from the study show normal mean values of reaction time in seconds was 3.04 for right hand and 2.09 for left hand in adults. Data also shows that there were statistically significant differences between right & left-hand side stereognosis. However, no differences were found between male & female stereognosis using independent t-test.These normative results of data will serve as a useful, simple, reproducible, rapid assessment of stereognosis and also aid in planning of treatment.
VI Seminário de Cirurgia Médica
Authors: Pontifícia Universidade Católica de Minas Gerais
Published: March 2023

O Seminário de Cirurgia Médica é um evento organizado por acadêmicos da Pontifícia Universidade Católica de Minas Gerais (PUC – MG) campus Betim e encontra-se na sua sexta edição, adaptada ao ambiente virtual, realizado de maneira gratuita. O objetivo do V SECIM é proporcionar o intercâmbio científico e cultural entre os acadêmicos de Medicina e estimular o aprendizado e a vivência de eventos científicos pelos alunos, no que tange aos conhecimentos sobre cirurgias, técnicas e vivências.