bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
PRODUCTION OF SINGLE CELL OIL FROM LOCAL FUNGAL ISOLATE
Authors: Al – Shamary E. I.
Published: November 2022

Twenty fungal isolates have been isolated  from different sources, soils( Some of them were contaminated with mineral oils)  wheat, rice bran and rotting sesame seeds. Five isolates contained several  highly lipidic particles. The highest lipid amount (5.95 g/L) was obtained from Mucor sp. that isolated from soil which was contaminated with mineral oils and the oil yield was 50% of biomass. The results indicated that all carbon resources gave more than 20% lipid. The best carbon source for lipid production was Glucose and then Xylose which gave 50% and 46% oil respectively. The best sources of nitrogen were yeast extract and  NH4Cl which were achieved 54% and 50% oil respectively. Regarding the incubation period, it has been noticed that a temperature range 20 - 30 C ᵒwas favorable for oil production and the  highest  percentage ( 55.5%) was obtained at 25 Cᵒ. The optimum pH for lipid production was 6.5, it gave 56% oil. The optimum condition for lipid production in respect to size of inoculum, agitation rate, and incubation duration were 1 X 107 spore/ml, 150 rpm, 120h respectively. This condition achieved 56.5%,  58% and 68% oil respectively.
EXTRACTION , PURIFICATION AND PARTIAL CHARACTERIZATION OF PHYTIC ACID FROM DEFATTED SESAME OIL CAKE
Authors: & Shakir Rasheed
Published: November 2022

In this study phytic acid (PA) extracted from defatted sesame oil cake using three different solutions              (distilled water , HCl 0.5 M , TCA 3% ) , then it was purified by removing of protein and minerals, and tested for the prevention of  browning in apple slices and color degradation of anthocyanin solution during storage time at room temperature(25°C).  The antioxidant activities of irradiated and non- irradiated phytic acid were tested on DPPH radical. The results revealed that the highest phytic acid percentage was observed with TCA 3% after 6 hr extraction  with (2:100 w/v) solid: liquid ratio, and the lowest values were noticed with distilled water at all mixing ratios. It has been noticed that the purified PA was effective in preventing color degradation for anthocyanin solution when used at 0.025% and 0.05% over 11 days storage at room temperature, and it was also effective in preventing apple slice browning  when apple samples immersed for 10 min  in phytic acid solutions (0.5 % & 1.0 % ) and stored in polyethylene bags (vacuumed) at 7°C for 37 days. The antioxidant capacity of the purified phytic assay showed that the phytic acid irradiated at 22kGy gave the highest antioxidant activity whereas the non- irradiated phytic had  no antioxidant activity on DPPH radical.
MOLECULAR DETECTION AND ANALYSIS OF MUT L GENE FROM Pseudomonas aeruginosa IN URINARY TRACT INFECTION PATIENTS
Authors: Hamzah A. S.
Published: November 2022

This study was aimed to  detect and analysis of mutL gene from Pseudomonas aeruginosa in UTI patients .Two hundred midstream urine specimens were collected from UTI patients. Laboratory diagnosis carried out depend on morphological and biochemical tests and confirmed by using VITEK- 2 Compact system. The results showed twenty isolates of  Pseudomonas aeruginosa from two hundred urine specimens in percentage (10%). Genome extracted from all twenty isolates by specific kit , then amplification of mutL gene in PCR by specific primers. Sequencing process of product PCR of all twenty isolates was done. MutL gene sequencing of all twenty isolates was alignment in NCBI and the phylogenetic tree was drew by using Geneious 10 software among sequence of locally isolates. The results of analysis sequence of mutL gene from locally isolates in phylogenetic tree  showed seven different groups. Analysis comparison sequencing of mutL gene between locally and global isolates showed eight different groups in  phylogenetic tree included three groups (A,G,H) identical with global isolates and five groups (B,C,D,E,F) were not identical with global isolates , therefore selected one isolate (SD-9) from these five locally groups and documented as anew Iraqi isolate in national GenBank and accepted under accession number (LOCUS MF898429) of nucleotides sequence and protein ID(AUI39222.1).
EFFECT OF DIFFERENT GESTATION PERIODS ON SOME PHYSIOLOGICAL ASPECTS OF IRAQI FEMALE DROMEDARY CAMEL (Camelus dromedarius)
Authors: &  et al. Abdul-Rahaman
Published: November 2022

This study was conducted to investigate the influence of different gestation periods on hematological and biochemical profile of Iraqi female camel. The study was done at the College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Fallujah during the period from August, 1 to July, 11, 2013.  The experiment included 12 (6 pregnant and 6 non-pregnant), Iraqi female camels. Blood samples were collected at days 20, 30, 40, 50, 60, 90, 120, 150 and 180 post-mating (PM). The blood samples for hematological, biochemical and plasma minerals assay. ESR and eosinophils were showed no significant different (P≤0.05) during different gestation period. Excluding data for cholesterol, HDL and LDL, all other biochemical parameters in pregnant camels showed higher significant differences (P≤0.05). Calcium, phosphorous, sodium, potassium and magnesium were increased significantly different (P≤0.05) during various gestation period. Non-significant differences were observed between pregnant and non–pregnant females in WBC's, ESR, MCHC and differential leukocytes count, while P.C.V, Hb, RBC's, MCV and MCH exhibited higher significant different (P≤0.05) between different stages. The total protein, albumin, HDL and LDL higher significant different (P≤0.05), all other biochemical parameters between pregnant and non– pregnant were showed non- significant. Phosphorous was the unique mineral showed increased significant different (P≤0.05) between pregnant and non–pregnant female camels. In conclusion, different effects of gestation periods were noticed on some hematological, biochemical parameters as well as plasma minerals of Iraqi female camels.
MOLECULAR INVESTIGATION OF GENE EXPRESSION OF BETA-LACTAMASES ENZYMES GEN FOR PSEUDOMONAS AERUGINOSA BACTER
Authors: & Turkie Al-jumaily
Published: November 2022

The present study included the collection of 144 samples from various clinical and environmental  sources  to investigate the presence of P.aeruginosa. 45 isolates were identified as P.aeruginosa  based on morphological and biochemical tests in addition to molecular diagnostics  used of 16S rRNA. This diagnosis proved that all isolates belong to P. aeruginosa. All isolates selected susceptibility toward 11 antibiotics using disc diffusion method. The results showed a high resistance among isolates against Tetracycline, Cefixim, Cefotaxim, Amoxicillin,   Erythromycin, Methicillin, Cloxacillin and Naldixic acid, and moderate resistance towards Meropenem and low resistance towards Imipenem and Ciprofloxacin. To determine the types of some genes responsible for Extended Spectrum Beta- Lactams (ESBLs) in P. aeruginosa using polymerase chain reaction (PCR) was used for detecting genes, (OXA-10), (OXA-4) and (VEB-1). The results showed that two isolate positive  to (OXA-10), (OXA-4) and (VEB-1), while 43 isolates were negative to (OXA-10), (OXA-4) and (VEB-1).  Detection of gene expression was performed by Quantitative Real Time PCR  technique after RNA was extracted from isolate treated with plant extract of Thymus vulgaris and  Amoxicillin. The result showed that gene expression was low expression after treatment with plant extract and Amoxicillin.
CHEMICAL COMPOSITION AND ANTIOXIDANT ACTIVITY OF Pelargonium graveolens OIL
Authors: & Jaber Obeid
Published: November 2022

A comparison was conducted  between volatile oil of the plant parts leaves and stems of Pelargonium graveolens as antioxidant by using the compound  DPPH as a free radical. This study aimed at isolation and diagnosis the active compounds of the volatile oil  .The volatile oil was extracted by using the water distillation Clevenger .Volatile oils were detected by using  the liquid gas chromatography. The results showed that 100 g of leaves and steams produced a volatile oil estimated by 5% and 2.3% respectively. The study has shown that volatile oil of leaves contains 12compounds and the highest was Terpineol reaching 31.52%  , Camphor 7.06 %  and Cis-alpha-Bisabolene 4.38%. The study showed that volatile oil in steams contains 10 compounds and Linalool represented the highest (3.00%), followed by Camphor (2.76 %), then (E) –B-Farnesene (2.31 %). The results also showed high volatile oil antioxidant activity in both leaves and steams at the concentration 125 µg ml-1   reached 100 % compared with Ascorbic Acid when studying the effect of their oxidative effect on the free radical DPPH, the results also indicate significant differences between the volatile oil concentrations in both leaves and steams.
ASSESSMENT OF GENETIC DIVERSITY AMONG MELON ACCESSIONS USING GRAPHICAL PRINCIPAL COMPONENT AND CLUSTER ANALYSIS
Authors: & et al. Naroui Rad
Published: November 2022

Iran is a part of the secondary center of origin of melons, and therefore, there is a wealth of genetic variation of these species in this country. In this work, 14 morphological traits were studied in order to select the most discriminating traits. Significant difference among accessions was revealed for almost quantitative traits. KMO coefficient obtained was 0.723 that is explaining of appropriation of this test. The results of the principal component analysis (PCA) for the morphological traits indicated that the first three PCs explained 53.46% of the total variation. Principal component analysis results (PCA) for morphometric data indicated that samples of Semnan and Khorasan showed high degree of  variation and were highly different from Sistan and this approved by cluster analysis. Cluster analysis grouped the 36 accessions into three clusters confirming the diversity of the collection that can be useful for selection and source of desired genes.
STUDY OF MOLECULAR COMPOSITION OF VIRULANCE BACTERIA ISOLATED FROM BOVINE MASTITIS WITH BIOFILM PRODUCTION
Authors: Nadhom B. N.
Published: November 2022

This study was carried out in order to isolate and diagnosis of common bacteria from bovine mastitis in Baghdad city which have the ability to produce biofilm and detect its molecular composition. Twenty five milk samples were collected from different regions in Baghdad city from udders of cows suffering from clinical and subclinical mastitis.Then cultured on blood agar. Gram staining was done to differentiate between bacteria gram positive which cultured on Mannitol Salt Agar and Nutrient Agar while gram negative bacteria were cultured on MacConkey agar and Eosin Methylene Blue agar. All bacterial isolates were subjected to different biochemical tests, API 20 E System, API Staph System and RapIDTMONE System kit to confirm the diagnosis.Christensen tube method was used to detect the ability of the diagnostic bacterial isolates to produce biofilm. Specific forward and reverse primers were designed according to a program from NCBI-Genbank  for Staphylococcus aureus (Genbank code: gb |KR265472.1|), for Escherichia coli : gb|JQ781567.1| and for Klebsiella pneumoniae gb|KT944736.1|, To study  the sequence of these genes  after amplification of 16srRNA genes  by using PCR was appeared because it is sensitive and highly specific assay serve as suitable molecular diagnostic tool for detection and compare these genes sequencing with references strains.Results showed that 8 (32%) out of 25 milk samples were positive for Staphylococcus , 6 (24%) out of  25  samples were positive for Klebsiella pneumonia . and 11(44%) were positive for E.coli . The results showed that 22 (88%) isolates out of 25 milk have the ability to produce biofilm . Genetic identities results showed that Staphylococcus aureus and Klebsiella pneumonia isolates gave 99% matching and resembling the reference strains while Escherichia coli isolates identity showed resemble match of 100% with the reference strain
ACTIVITY OF BACTERIAL ANTIBIOTICS AGAINST SOME PATHOGENIC BACTERIA ISOLATED FROM CALVES DIARRHOEA IN BAGHDAD (part I)
Authors: & Ibrahim Abdulridha
Published: November 2022

This study was aimed to isolate, identify and characterize the bacterial pathogens causing calf diarrhea in Baghdad province and study it's susceptibility toward different antibiotics. The study was conducted on 105 faecal samples collected directly from the rectum of diarrhoeic calves and brought to the laboratory for bacteriological examination. Isolation and identification of the microorganisms were confirmed on the basis of their, staining, cultural, morphology and biochemical tests. Furthermore, antibacterial test was study for different clinical isolates of pathogenic bacteria toward varying concentration of antibiotics by disc diffusion technique. samples were examined for the isolation of bacteria of which 45 (42.85%) samples were positive for E. coli, 22 (20.95%) samples were positive for Salmonella spp, 16 (15.23%) samples were positive for Staphylococcus, 12 (10.5%) samples were positive for Mixed infection, 10 (9.52%) samples were negative for bacteria. The susceptibility study revealed that most of the E. coli, Salmonella spp., and Staphylococcus spp. were resistant to ampicillin, amoxicillin, erythromycin, gentamicin, tetracycline, streptomycin and trimethoprim / sulfamethoxazole with varying percentages, and susceptible to ciprofloxacin and azithromycin. The findings of the present study indicate that the clinical isolates of pathogenic bacteria resistance to  a number of bacterial antibiotics.
KitBit: A New AI Model for Solving Intelligence Tests and Numerical Series
Authors: Gilpérez Aguilar José Manuel , Corsino Victor , Herrera Luis
Published: November 2022

The resolution of intelligence tests, in particular numerical sequences, has been of great interest in the evaluation of AI systems. We present a new computational model called KitBit that uses a reduced set of algorithms and their combinations to build a predictive model that finds the underlying pattern in numerical sequences, such as those included in IQ tests and others of much greater complexity. We present the fundamentals of the model and its application in different cases. First, the system is tested on a set of number series used in IQ tests collected from various sources. Next, our model is successfully applied on the sequences used to evaluate the models reported in the literature. In both cases, the system is capable of solving these types of problems in less than a second using standard computing power. Finally, KitBit's algorithms have been applied for the first time to the complete set of entire sequences of the well-known OEIS database. We find a pattern in the form of a list of algorithms and predict the following terms in the largest number of series to date. These results demonstrate the potential of KitBit to solve complex problems that could be represented numerically.
A Indoor Positioning System of Bluetooth AOA Using Uniform Linear Array Based on Two-point Position Principle
Authors: Shu Wenzhao , Wang Shuai
Published: November 2022

Bluetooth AOA study and Data processing
SelectQ: Calibration Data Selection for Post-Training Quantization
Authors: Zhang Zhao , Gao Yangcheng , Fan Jicong , Zhao Zhongqiu , Yang Yi , Yan Shuicheng
Published: November 2022

Post-training quantization (PTQ) can reduce the memory footprint and latency for deep model inference, while still preserving the accuracy of the model, with only a small unlabeled calibration set and without the retraining on full training set. To calibrate a quantized model, current PTQ methods usually randomly select some unlabeled data from the training set as calibration data. However, we prove that the random data selection would result in performance instability and degradation for the activation distribution mismatch. In this paper, we attempt to solve the crucial task on optimal calibration data selection, and propose a novel one-shot calibration data selection method termed SelectQ, which selects specific data for calibration via dynamic clustering. SelectQ uses the statistic information of activation and performs layer-wise clustering to learn an activation distribution on training set. For that purpose, a new metric called Knowledge Distance is proposed to calculate the distances of activation statistics from centroids. Finally, after calibration by the selected data, quantization noise can be alleviated by mitigating the distribution mismatch within activations. Extensive experiments on ImageNet dataset show that our SelectQ increases the Top-1 accuracy of ResNet18 over 15\% in 4-bit quantization, compared to randomly sampled calibration set. It's noteworthy that SelectQ does not involve both the backward propagation and Batch Normalization parameters, which means that it has fewer limitations in practical applications. 
Automatically Detecting Technical Debt Discussions
Authors: Sangwan Raghu
Published: November 2022

Technical debt refers to suboptimal choices during software development that achieve short-term goals at the expense of long-term quality. Although often discussed informally, technical debt has not crystalized into a consistently applied type and remains invisible when describing issues in issue trackers that are used for coordinating work among software developers. In this study, we manually labeled references to technical debt for 1,934 tickets in the Chromium issue tracker. We used these labels to train a classifier to estimate labels for an additional 475,000 tickets. Our classifier significantly outperforms key phrase search, and we conclude that discussion of technical debt appears in about 16% of the tracked Chromium issues. This application of machine learning to locate technical debt can not only make it visible but also help in its timely resolution.
Empirically adapted model for the Handling of Variable Geometries with Vacuum-based Granulate Grippers
Authors: Wacker Christian , Dierks, Niklas
Published: November 2022

 Current industrial trends show an increasing demand for individualized products, which require highly flexible yet automated production systems. Universal handling systems offer an efficient solution for the flexible and safe handling of differing component geometries and shapes. An innovative gripper for form-flexible handling combining vacuum systems with the flexibility of granulate grippers was established in previous research and has continued to prove its flexibility by gripping wide varieties of object geometries. The current challenge of modelling and predicting gripping forces for this new gripper is addressed in this research. Multiple object geometries are selected and examined, with the parameters affecting the air permeability being the most important influence for the gripping forces. Along with an overview of influencing factors and parameters, a framework for a linear model enabling the prediction of gripping forces for different object shapes is developed. The basis for automated prediction of gripping strengths for different types of objects is established with this research and could be adapted with other, non-analytical models such as machine learning in the future. 
Blockchain-based Route Selection with Allocation of Radio and Computing Resources for Connected Vehicles
Authors: Volosin Marcel , Slapak Eugen , Becvar Zdenek , Maksymyuk Taras , Petik Adam , Liyanage Madhusanka , Gazda Juraj
Published: November 2022

Most of the existing solutions for communication of connected vehicles (CVs) are focused on the optimization of resource allocation, however, not taking the driving routes of the CVs into account. In addition, no existing work considers the offloading of computing tasks from CVs to edge computing servers. In this paper, we introduce joint vehicular route selection and radio and computing resource allocation for CVs. The proposed algorithm minimizes the ratio of failed tasks along the entire vehicular route considering the availability of both radio and computing resources. To manage the allocation of resources among multiple CVs for each vehicular route, we develop a blockchain-based framework allowing resource reservation by means of nonfungible tokens (NFTs). Each NFT represents an exclusive right to the required amount of radio and computing resources for the given road segment and defined time interval. Simulation results show that the proposed vehicular route selection algorithm reduces the ratio of tasks not completed before deadline by up to 69% compared to the existing state-of-the-art algorithms.
Weighted Linear Fractals
Authors: Kak Subhash
Published: November 2022

Linear fractals associated with weights are investigated. Such fractals are important from a conservation law perspective that is relevant in a variety of physical systems such as materials science, sand dune fractals, barred galaxies, as well as in temporal processes like the EEG.  Weighted fractals lead to distributions that are consistent with the ubiquitous power law and the first digit phenomenon. Two linear fractal algorithms that are near optimal in the information theoretic sense are described. It is proposed that one mechanism for the emergence of these fractals is the indistinguishability amongst the particles in the evolution and transformation of physical systems.
Capacity Enhancement of 5G 4T4R network using multiple non orthogonal polarization antenna system with transmitter beam angular diversity
Authors: Minz Laxmkant
Published: November 2022

This work provided a study of multiple polarization for use in a MIMO system. Currently, only 2 polarization MIMO system model is in use. However, there are multiple antennas in Tx and Rx sides, therefore, increasing the number of polarization equivalent to the number of antennas can improve MIMO channel capacity. 

We experimented with different combinations for polarization for 4T4R MIMO system. The 4 suitable polarization obtained is further studied for higher capacity with Transmitter Beam Angular Diversity. Tranmistter Beam Angular Diversity reduce the correlation among non orthogonal polarization channel and improve MIMO system capacity.
A multi-armed bandit framework for efficient UAV-based cooperative jamming coverage
Authors: Flores Alejandro , Moya Osorio Diana Pamela , Juntti Markku
Published: November 2022

In this paper, the position control of multiple unmanned aerial vehicles, acting as cooperative jammers, is proposed to improve the security level of a legitimate ground transmission, where a precoder is designed to nullify the jamming signals at the legitimate receiver. In this scenario, the maximisation of the weighted secrecy coverage, which measures the efficiency of cooperative jamming over a confined region, is addressed by following a multi armed bandit-based algorithm. The results show that our proposal converges to the one obtained by exhaustive search, and it shows significant improvent over a projected gradient-descent benchmark, while offering a shorter running-time. It was also shown that the employment of only two UAVs joint with the precoder leads to significant advantages in terms of secrecy performance.
An Upwind Condition-Based Hybrid FDTD-PITD Method for Multi-scale Electromagnetic Problems with Fine Structures
Authors: Ma Liang , Ma Xikui , Chi Mingjun
Published: November 2022

Multiscale problems with fine structure, involving electrically small fine details and relatively uniform areas, are posing significant challenges to any single algorithm in computational electromagnetics. Thus, a hybrid method combing the finite-difference time-domain (FDTD) method with the preciseintegration time-domain (PITD) method is proposed to handle such problems in this letter. For the hybrid method, the field values in the FDTD and PITD domains are calculated separately and independently. The information exchange between two solution domains is achieved by correcting the interface field components via the upwind condition. Several numerical experiments demonstrate the advantage of the hybrid method.

 
Impact Assessment of Weather Dependent Dynamic Transmission Line Capacity on Renewable Penetration in an Indian Transmission Grid
Authors: Gupta Piyush , Paul Subho , Padhy Narayana
Published: November 2022

 The electricity demand is increasing day by day and that is exhausting limited conventional energy resources rapidly. Thus, renewable energy is becoming very attractive source of electricity to meet the load and prevent the global warming threat. The challenges in integration of renewable energy sources are its intermittency and old existing power system infrastructure. Renewable energy sources collocated with energy storage facilities can mitigate the effect of renewable energy uncertainty. However, high penetration of green energy is only possible by upgrading the existing power system network. Most of the time transmission lines are under loaded from its actual power handling capacity, as worst possible power handling capacity of line is considered while scheduling power to generators. Actual power capacity of line depends on many environmental factors and changes accordingly with the weather conditions. This article elucidates the impact of weather variation on economic operation of a practical Indian 75 bus power system network placed at Uttar Pradesh, India. The simulation is carried out by accounting the proposed solar power plants in that region and the effect of dynamic line rating on renewable curtailment, thermal power fuel cost and line congestion has been studied. 
Arbitrarily Accurate Classification Applied to Specific Emitter Identification
Authors: Kleder Michael
Published: November 2022

This article introduces a method of evaluating subsamples until any prescribed level of classification accuracy is attained, thus obtaining arbitrary accuracy. A logarithmic reduction in error rate is obtained with a linear increase in sample count. The technique is applied to specific emitter identification on a published dataset of physically recorded over-the-air signals from 16 ostensibly identical high-performance radios. The technique uses a multi-channel deep learning convolutional neural network acting on the bispectra of I/Q signal subsamples each consisting of 56 parts per million (ppm) of the original signal duration. High levels of accuracy are obtained with minimal computation time: in this application, each addition of eight samples decreases error by one order of magnitude.
Detecting moments of distraction during meditation practice based on changes in the EEG signal
Authors: Pandey Pankaj , Rodriguez-Larios Julio , Miyapuram Krishna Prasad , Lomas Derek
Published: November 2022

Electroencephalography (EEG) enables online monitoring brain activity, which can be used for neurofeedback. One of the growing applications of EEG neurofeedback is to facilitate meditation practice. Specifically, EEG neurofeedback can be used to alert participants whenever they get distracted during meditation practice based on changes in their brain activity. In this study, we develop machine learning models to detect moments of distraction (due to mind wandering or drowsiness) during meditation practice using EEG signals. We use EEG data of 24 participants while performing a breath focus meditation with experience sampling and extract twelve linear and non-linear EEG features. Features are fed to ten supervised machine learning models to classify (i) Breath Focus Awake (BFA) vs Breath Focus Sleepy (BFS), and (ii) BFA vs Mind Wandering (MW). We observe that the linear features achieve a maximum accuracy of 86% for classifying awake (BFA) and sleepy (BFS), whereas non-linear features have more predictive ability for classifying between BFA and MW with a maximum accuracy of nearly 78% . In addition, visualization of unsupervised t-SNE lower embeddings supports the evidence of distinct clusters for each condition. Overall our results show that machine learning algorithms can successfully identify periods of distraction during meditation practice in novice meditators based on linear and non-linear features of the EEG signal. Consequently, our results have important implications for the development of mobile EEG neurofeedback protocols aimed at facilitating meditation practice. 
Uniting past and present: Sicily as a locus of identity between Greece and Rome
Authors: Fialho Maria do Céu
Published: November 2022

Basing on the accounts of Thucydides and Plutarch, the paper analyses the way Sicily and the proposed Athenian expedition to Sicily, as a strategic bridge to advance over Carthage, define Nicias and Alcibiades, and what they represent: old Athens, comprised of experienced rulers and devoted, thoughtful citizens, who retreat, aware of the madness and threat of disaster that will lead to the ruinous outcome of the civil war. Forced to join the expedition, Nicias, as the embodiment of this polis, will stay until the end, in a campaign with which he does not agree, trying to save his fellow citizens. Alcibiades together with what he represents are fighting fiercely for the realisation of a megalomaniacal dream that will bring fortune and power for their own advantage. While Nicias accepts the command out of duty and imitation, Alcibiades yearns for it. In this background, Sicily and Carthage, waving from afar with their wealth and promise of power, constitute the stimulus for action that ultimately destroys an Athens close to defeat. On the other hand, in the young Roman republic, Sicily and Carthage offer natural encouragement of the conquest and submission of their power, as an imperative of the logic of expansion, affirmation and survival of Rome as a nascent power. It is the generation of the old Roman nobility that claims Carthago delenda est.
Hubungan Fungsi Kognitif Dengan Keseimbangan Pada Lansia Dengan Mild Cognitive Impairment
Authors: Munawwarah Muthiah , Ramadhani Atika Rezky , Maratis Jerry , Ivanali Kesit
Published: November 2022

Objective: To determine the relationship between cognitive function and balance in the elderly within Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI) conditions at Posyandu, Talawi, Taratak Capo Hamlet. Method: This type of research is a descriptive correlative study using a cross sectional approach with the identification of purposive sampling on 72 sample. To assess cognitive levels, its make use of the Indonesian-Montreal Cognitive Assessment (INA-MoCA) questionnaire and balance measurement using the Time Up and Go Test (TUGT). Results: Correlation test with Pearson Product Moment obtained a significant relationship with p = 0.014 where p <value α (0.05) with r = 0.290, Which means there is a significant correlation between cognitive function and balance, where the higher the value of cognitive function, the higher balance value. Mean and standard deviation of Cognitive Function is 19.49 ± 2.089 and 18.06 ± 2.443 for balance. Conclusion: There is a relationship between cognitive function and balance in the elderly with Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI) conditions in Posyandu, Talawi District, Taratak Capo Hamlet.
Hubungan Masa Kerja Terhadap Keluhan Shoulder Pain Pada Fisioterapis Di Kota Bandung
Authors: Kartika Elisabeth Dewi , Amir Trisia Lusiana , Priatna Heri
Published: November 2022

Pendahuluan: Cedera muskuloskeletal pada fisioterapis tampaknya memiliki tren yang meningkat terkait dengan tahun kerja. Perubahan besar dari tren ini, bahwa cedera muskuloskeletal terjadi pada mereka yang bekerja selama lebih dari 15 tahun sebagai fisioterapis. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui hubungan masa kerja terhadap keluhan shoulder pain pada fisioterapis di kota Bandung. Metode: Penelitian bersifat deskriptif kuantitatif dengan jenis cross sectional teknik survei. Total sampel adalah 85 fisioterapis (51 perempuan dan 34 laki-laki) dengan kriteria yang ditentukan. Sampel yang mengeluh shoulder pain selanjutnya diukur menggunakan SPADI (The Shoulder Pain Disability Index).  Hasil: Uji hipotesis menggunakan chi square pada α=0,05 didapatkan p=0,026 dengan OR(IK95%)=3,102(1,12–8,61). Menunjukan terdapat hubungan antara masa kerja dengan keluhan shoulder pain. Fisioterapis dengan masa kerja >10 tahun berisiko 3,102 kali mengalami keluhan shoulder pain dibanding masa kerja ≤10 tahun. Kesimpulan: Terdapat hubungan yang signifikan antara masa kerja fisioterapis terhadap keluhan shoulder pain.
Goniometer Pintar Untuk Observasi Gerak Lutut Pasien Pasca Tindakan Fiksasi
Authors: Octabery Ego , Agung Sucipto Putra Wisnu , Paronda Abdul Hafid
Published: November 2022

Goniometer terbuat dari material berbentuk mirip dengan penggaris yang dilekukan. Lekukan goniometer ini menandai derajat bukaan sendi lutut. Derajat bukaan lutut ini memberikan besar nilai RoM. Goniometer dengan bentuk serupa penggaris ini memiliki kekurangan, kekurangan terletak pada ketepatan pengukuran berulang saat melakukan bukaan lutut, pencatatan bukaan lutut pasien secara berkala, pasien tidak bisa melakukan terapi secara mandiri. Untuk dapat mengatasi situasi tersebut,  teknologi alternatif bisa membantu yaitu membuat sebuah goniometer dengan tiga fitur utama, yaitu pengukuran orientasi arah gerakan lutut, pengukuran orientasi arah gerakan lutut dibuat berbasis sensor MPU-6050 dan Arduino Nano. Sensor MPU-6050 merupakan sensor yang digunakan sebagai peralatan utama mengukur Range of Motion (RoM) sendi lutut. Antar muka pemandu exercise, yang merupakan fitur dengan fungsi sebagai fisioterapis virtual yang akan memandu pasien melakukan gerakan exercise secara mandiri. Dan sistem bank data, yang mana fitur ini digunakan untuk menyimpan seluruh data riwayat medis dalam proses fisioterapi ini. Dari hasil pengujian menunjukkan bahwa dapat dirancang dan dibangun sebuah alat goniometer pintar yang dapat mengukur sudut capaian ekstensi kaki pada latihan Range of Motion (RoM) tanpa perlu mengukur secara manual dengan menggunakan penggaris goniometer dengan keakuratan yang cukup baik dengan nilai error alat keseluruhan adalah 1.774 % dan error terbesarnya 2.75%. Antar muka pemandu exercise khususnya pada gambar gerak lutut mengalami error pada saat bukaan sudut melebihi 95° dan bank data berhasil menyimpan data bukaan sudut pasien.
Penatalaksanaan Fisioterapi Kasus Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Pada Pekerja Kantoran
Authors: Maratis Jerry , Guspriadi Eko , Salim Catherine Hermawan , Laowo Erni Selfiyan , Sodik Sehab
Published: November 2022

ABSTRAK

Tujuan: Fokus pada case report  ini adalah penatalaksanaan fisioterapi pada kasus carpal tunnel syndrome pada pekerja kantoran. Metode: Pre dan post test. Pasien dengan nama Tn. JR laki-laki berusia 34 tahun seorang pekerja kantoran. Tanggal 27 januari pasien datang ke klinik Fisioterapi Esa Unggul dengan mengeluh sakit dan kesemutan pada pergelangan tangan. Diberikan intervensi oleh fisioterapi berupa penggunaan orthosis, modalitas TENS, US, Teknik manual terapi, dan terapi latihan. Hasil: Pada nilai VAS nyeri gerak, tekan, dan diam nilai masing-masing sebelum intervensi : 7-8-3, setelah intervensi : 2-3-0. ROM radial-ulnar deviasi and dorsi-palmar fleksi sebelum intervensi S=600-00-500 dan T=300-00-200, setelah intervensi S=650-00-700 dan T=450-00-400. Kekuatan otot dinilai dengan MMT : dorsi fleksi , palmar fleksi, , radial deviasi, ulnar deviasi sebelum intervensi : 4-4-3-4, sesudah intervensi : 5-5-4-5. Kesimpulan: Pemakaian orthosis, modalitas TENS, US, Teknik manual terapi, neuromobiliasi, dan terapi latihan efektif dalam menurunkan nyeri, kekuatan otot, meningkatkan ROM, dan meningkatkan aktivitas fungsional pada kasus carpal tunnel syndrome.
Faktor Risiko Kejadian Nyeri Punggung Bawah Akibat Pekerjaan Pada Fisioterapis Kota Pekanbaru Tahun 2017
Authors: Rizal Yose , Afandi Dedi , Rahayu Endang Purnawati
Published: November 2022

Nyeri Punggung Bawah merupakan masalah kesehatan yang besar dalam populasi pekerja. Fisioterapis merupakan salah satu profesi yang memiliki risiko tinggi mengalami nyeri punggung bawah akibat pekerjaan karena pekerjaan mereka menuntut usaha keras dari sistem muskuloskeletal, gerakan berulang dari Upper Limbs, tubuh dalam posisi statis dan dinamis untuk jangka waktu yang lama. Tujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui faktor risiko apa saja yang menjadi penyebab nyeri punggung bawah akibat pekerjaan yang dialami oleh fisioterapis di kota Pekanbaru. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode kuantitatif. Analisis data yang dilakukan adalah analisa tingkat nyeri punggung, analisa foto kerja, penilaian Rappid Upper Limb Assement (RULA), analisis univariat, analisis bivariate dan analisis multivariate. Sampel penelitian ini berjumlah 42 orang anggota ikatan fisioterapi kota Pekanbaru. Hasil analisis diperoleh variabel interaksi (p < 0,05) yaitu Rutinitas Olahraga sehingga dapat diambil kesimpulan variabel yang berhubungan dengan kejadian nyeri punggung bawah adalah Rutinitas Olahraga. Fisioterapis yang tidak rutin berolahraga berisiko mengalami nyeri punggung 16 kali dibandingkan dengan fisioterapis yang rutin berolahraga Hasil Multivariat R square = 0,389 artinya variabel postur janggal, masa kerja dan jenis kelamin dapat menjelaskan variabel nyeri punggung bawah sebesar 38,9%. Dari hasil penelitian ini maka diperlukan adanya edukasi dan perubahan teknik bekerja pada fisioterapis di kota pekanbaru.
Functional Outcome of Surgical Management of Tibial Plateau Fractures: A Prospective Observational Study
Authors: Dr. Mahabob Dr. Mahabob , Mahmud Dr. Md. Rifat Munzoor-Al- , Rahman Dr. Md. Azizur , Rashid Dr. Md. Mamunur , Saqib Dr. Mostofa Nazmus
Published: November 2022

Background: Because of intra-articular nature, tibial plateau fractures are signiﬁcant and difficult to manage. Low and high-energy tibial plateau fractures usually result from axial loading in combination with valgus stress forces, present a variety of soft tissue and bony injuries that can produce permanent disabilities. Although there are various modalities for fixation of these fractures with satisfactory results, but there is no general consensus as to which modality is the best in terms of functional outcome and proving the superiority of one over the other. Aim of the Study: The study aimed to evaluate the functional outcome of surgical management of tibial plateau fractures. Methods: It was a prospective observational study conducted in the Trauma Center, Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical College (BSMMC) & Hospital, Faridpur, Bangladesh during the period from January 2021 to December 2021. In total 85 more than 20 years old patients of both sexes with tibial plateau fractures attended to the mentioned hospital during the first six months of the study were selected as the study population. Obeying the inclusion criteria of this study, only simple fractures of tibial plateau presenting in patients requiring open or closed reduction as well as internal fixation to restore the articular anatomy were finalized for this study. Result: In this study, according to the Schatzker classification and outcomes as per the recommendation of Rasmussen et al., 89% (n=76) patients got acceptable outcomes whereas the rest 11% (n=9) did not get satisfactory results. For majority (55%) of the patients, the union time was found <12 weeks whereas in 2% cases (n=2) incidence of non-union was observed. Besides these, in general grading of patient’s outcome as per patient’s satisfaction, 56% patients got excellent results. Conclusion: In this study we found satisfactory outcomes in majority of the patients but in case of more than 10% cases outcomes were not acceptable. .............
Medical Termination of Pregnancy up to 28 Weeks -A Tertiary Care Hospital Study in Bangladesh
Authors: Begum Dr. Ferdousi , Begum Dr. Tahmina , Soma Dr. Adrika Roy , Alam Dr. Sameha
Published: November 2022

Background: Early pregnancy failure is a major public health problem throughout the world. It has been estimated that over 10-20% of pregnancies end up in spontaneous abortion and 80% of all these occur before 12 weeks. Mifepristone and Misoprostol are drugs, which are easy to store and require no surgical skills to administer, providing an alternative to surgical intervention that could increase access to abortion care. Objective: The objective of the study was to evaluate the safety, effectiveness, and acceptability of oral mifepristone and misoprostol for the termination of first- trimester pregnancy. The study was carried out in the department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Holy Family Red Crescent Medical College Hospital, Dhaka, conducted from June 2021 to May 2022. Methods: A total of 80 women participants of reproductive age group with miscarriage at gestational age up to 28 weeks attended the outdoor of Holy Family Red Crescent Medical College Hospital, Dhaka. A complete history was taken from each patients and accompanying attendants. A thorough clinical examination was done. Relevant investigation reports were collected. Patients were given a tablet of Misoprostol on day 1. Mifepristone & Misoprostol, in the divided dose and repeated after 2 weeks & after 2 weeks only misoprostol is given for 3 days as per needed. They were followed up for 1-3 days before discharge. Participants were asked to return to the hospital two weeks later to conform to clinical status. If incomplete termination was determined by clinical exam or by ultrasound in either of the study arm, women were given the option for surgical evacuation or 500 mcg of Misoprostol for additional follow-up 1 week later to see if expulsion would have occurred spontaneously. If, after the second follow-up visit, abortion was not complete, a surgical completion was performed. Results: Patients belonged to the age group 18-25 years. Maximum numbers of cases were multiparous and belonged to 7-8 .........
Evaluation and Demonstration of Irrigation Regime on Cotton: Evidence from Small Plot Adaptive Research in Katsina State, Nigeria
Authors: Abdullah Abba Yakubu , Rimi Tijjani Abu , Mohammed Mohammed Saidu
Published: November 2022

Cotton production output in Nigeria, is far below on-station potential yields owing to poor seeds, adulterated fertilizers, unimproved cultural practices, and soil infertility. Small plot adaptive demonstration technology transfer mechanisms under irrigated conditions were organized in 2021, in collaborations with the Institute for Agricultural Research. The recommended packages disseminated were the use of improved varieties SAMCOT 9, SAMCOT 11 and SAMCOT 13, herbicide application, land preparation, watering, planting, gap filling, weeding, fertilizer application, pest control, harvesting and processing. The result reveled that all the participants were male, and more than two-third were in productive age. Also, majority had adequate household size and adequate farming experiences. However, low literacy constitutes the larger majority. The results of the demonstration revealed that farmers obtained a yield of (1,401.3kg), less than on-station potential yield (1,600kg to 2000kg). Further result on cost and return revealed that farmers’ production expenses rose to N410, 700:00, while the revenue generated is N420, 800:00, having a net profit of N9, 690:00. Additionally, aphid infestation and late demonstrations were ranked as the top amongst the production constraints; others were irrigation water drying in the dam, livestock encroachment, climatic stress, and inconsistence seed germination. Conclusively, improved farm technology has great potential in enhancing the cotton productivity and profitability through small plot adaptive demonstration trials in Batagarawa, Mai’aduwa, Dutsinma, Kafur, Malumfashi and Faskari Local Government Areas of Katsina State, Nigeria. It is recommended that farmers’ literacy level need to be enhanced via adult literacy initiatives and other production constraints require utmost solutions.
Pituitary Adenoma Revealed by Optic Neuropathy: a Case Report and Literature Review
Authors: Mendes Dr. Ricardo , Vydalie Dr. Eriga Lucrece Joanelle , Abdellaoui PA. Taoufik , Fiqhi PA. Aissam , Mouzari Pr. Yassine , Oubaaz Pr. Abdelbarre
Published: November 2022

Pituitary adenoma, also known as pituitary adenoma, is a type of benign tumor of the pituitary gland, which is a gland located in the brain and which is responsible for controlling the production of hormones such as cortisol, prolactin, growth hormone and hormones that stimulate functioning of the ovaries and testes. This type of tumor is rare and, as it is benign, it is not life threatening, however it can cause symptoms that decrease quality of life such as infertility, decreased libido, milk production or neurological and ophthalmological symptoms such as headache or partial loss of vision. This is a 25-year-old student, with a pathological history of amenorrhea-galactorrhea syndrome. After about 5 years with amenorrhea and galactorrhea, she mentioned that she had consulted with general practitioners and gynecologists several times in her country of origin but they were unable to discover the cause for lack of diagnostic means, after 6 months of her arrival in the kingdom of Morocco, presented in our ophthalmology service of HMIMV-Rabat, at the ophthalmological examination, uncorrected visual acuity 2/10 in the right eye and 1/10 in the left eye, visual acuity with correction 4/10 in the right eye and 3/10 in the left eye with visual field loss, Fundus examination of the right and left eye showed pale papilla with pathological cupping. Papillary OCT vertical diameter with pathological cupping at 0.84 in the left eye and limit at 0.61 in the right eye (f-1); visual field revealed amputation in right and left eye and orbitocerebral MRI was favorable to pituitary macroadenoma with diameter of (18x15x15 mm), compresses optic chiasm, complementary exams: Elevated prolactin of: 23 135.00 µUI/ml, thyroid hormone dosage: T3, T4 and TSH are all normal. Finally, we requested consultation with an endocrinologist and a neurosurgeon, and the patient was transferred to the neurosurgery service for a better study and possible surgery.
Assessment of Knowledge and Usage of Oral Rehydration Therapy in Management of Childhood Diarrhea among Mothers of Kambaza town, Kebbi State, Nigeria
Authors: AB Yusuf , A Junaidu , MK Abubakar
Published: November 2022

Diarrhea is one of the major causes of infant and young children morbidity and mortality globally. It is characterized by passing of more than 3 watery stools within 24hr which is accompanied by loss of body fluids and electrolytes leading dehydration and death if not treated. Therefore, this study was aimed in assessing knowledge and use of Oral Rehydration Therapy (ORT) in the management of childhood diarrhea among mothers. A cross sectional descriptive study was conducted among 103 mothers living in Kambaza metropolis using a questionnaire for quantitative data collection. The data were analyzed using Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS), version 20 and p-value <0.05 was considered statistically significant. The results showed that a significant proportion of respondents were below the age of 36 years (25-35years) with the mean age of 30±0.327 years and most of them (92.2%) were married. 81.6% of the respondents heard knowledge about ORT and majority of them (82.5%) indicated they know to prepare ORS/SSS. The use of ORT in the management of childhood diarrhea was also found to be high (82.5%) among the mothers. A significant portion of the mothers (95.1%) indicated already made ORS sachet was more effective in treating diarrhea than home-made SSS. There is no significant relationship between maternal level education and use of ORT in the management child diarrhea (p=0.476). However, a significant relationship exit between maternal knowledge on ORT preparation and its usage for management of childhood diarrhea (p=0.037). This study recorded high knowledge and use of ORT for management of childhood diarrhea among mothers of under-five children. Therefore, it recommended that maternal knowledge on use of ORT and its preparation should be encourage.