bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
STUDY OF ADVERSE NEONATAL OUTCOMES BORN TO SARS-CoV-2 POSITIVE MOTHERS.
Authors: Rasika S Kalmani , Sundar Shyam
Published: March 2023

Retrospective review of hospital records of 42 mother baby dyads at or above 34 completed weeks of gestation and tested SARS-CoV-2 positive by
antigen or RTPCR within 14 days preceding delivery from 1st August 2020 till 6th February 2022 and the nasopharyngeal RTPCR reports of 43
neonates born to such mothers within 24- 48 hours were reviewed. Demographic and clinical features of neonates were studied. Of the 42 motherbaby dyad and 43 newborns(1 DCDA) one newborn tested positive (2.32%).No maternal ICU or maternal mortality was observed.Thirty newborns
(69.76%) were delivered via cesarean of which 3(6.97%) were late-preterm while 3 (6.97%)were post dated deliveries.No gender discordance and
meconium stained liquor noted in 4 deliveries(9.30%).7 were SGA(16.27%) while rest were AGA.2 babies(4.65%) required resusciation at birth
and 3(6.97%) required NICU admission (Respiratory distress was the most common cause) with 2(4.64%)having mild requiring oxygen while 1
(2.32%) had severe distress requiring invasive ventilation.38 (88.37%)were asymptomatic while 5(11.62%) had adverse outcomes in the form of
TTNB(4.65%),fever(2.32%),probable sepsis(2.32%),stillbirth(2.32%),PPHN(2.32%),poor feeding and lethargy(2.32%).1 (2.32%)neonate
succumbed to PPHN on day 2.TTNB (4.65%)was the most common postnatal adverse outcome.Neonates have an overall favorable prognosis.We
propose that a professional should always be present at the time of delivery for the possible need of resuscitation considering the higher incidence of
respiratory distress 6.97% and birth asphyxia 2.32% in our study
TO STUDY OUTCOME OF FLUID BOLUS IN MECHANICALLY VENTILATED CRITICALLY ILL CHILDREN
Authors: E Adarsh . , Varghese Shilpa
Published: March 2023

Introduction: In paediatric intensive care medicine, proper uid management in critically sick children who are mechanically ventilated continues
to be a signicant issue and a hotly debated subject. However, there is currently no global agreement on uid management or removal techniques. A
growing body of research demonstrates that excessive uid administration to critically ill patients beyond the resuscitation period is linked to
negative outcomes. This study was done to assess the sodium and bicarbonate Objectives: levels in mechanically ventilated critically ill children
and the effect of normal saline uid resuscitation. This is a retrospect Materials And Methods: ive study done in the PICU of a tertiary care centre.
A total of 10 children admitted who required ventilation and uid resuscitation were studied. Many of the admitted children had Results:
electrolyte imbalance at admission. The existence of electrolyte imbalance at admission, however, is the best predictor of mortality because such
abnormalities aggravate the course of illness, regardless of the fundamental disease process. Regardless of the original illness Conclusion:
process, the presence of electrolyte imbalance at the time of admission is a key prognostic signal in critically unwell children and has to be quickly
treated as it may actively affect the child's fate and length of hospital stay.
SKIN AUTO-IMMUNE DISEASE, TYPES, AND TREATMENT- THE INSIGHT OF VITILIGO
Authors: Patil Sandeep , Tippanawar Shantiprasad , Chayani Aaditya , Patil Abhinandan , Mahuli Deepak
Published: March 2023

The skin is one of the largest organ of the body. The skin plays the role to boost innate immunity and protect us from the external environment. There
is constant wear and tear of the skin resulting in disorders that are uncomfortable and cause chronic disabilities. Vitiligo is one of the 'idiopathic'
acquired depigmenting disorders resulting in the loss of functional melanocytes from the epidermis. Thus, there is a need for time to study the
pathogenesis and its types. Vitiligo results in a patchy loss of skin pigmentation due to immune attacks on melanocytes.As vitiligo is divided into
two major types that are non-segmental and segmental, its line of treatment has become simple. Thus, this review article deals with the
classication, and line of treatments such as photochemotherapy, herbal, traditional,and homeopathy for vitiligo
DETECTABILITY AND ANATOMICAL CORRELATION OF MIDDLE EAR CHOLESTEATOMA USING NON ECHO PLANAR DIFFUSION-WEIGHTED IMAGING AND HIGH RESOLUTION COMPUTED TOMOGRAPHY
Authors: Panneerselvam Ganesh , Ramesh Vinith , V Sathyanarayanan.
Published: March 2023

This study was conducted to evaluate the role of non-echoplanar diffusion weighted imaging with apparent decient coefcient values and high
resolution computed tomography in detection and anatomical extend of middle ear cholesteatoma, the extent of invasion of cholesteatoma using
diffusion weighted imaging and high resolution computed tomography, and ability of MRI non-echoplanar DWI sequence unequivocally
conrming the diagnosis of cholesteatoma. A cross sectional study with a t Materials and method: otal of 32 patients was conducted at Chettinad
Hospitals and Research Institute's Department of Radiology between January 2020 and July 2021 after being diagnosed with chronic otitis media
using otoscope as per inclusion and exclusion crietria . Written informed consent was taken to participate in the study, which was authorised by our
institution's ethics committee. All statistical analyses we Results: re carried out on Microsoft Windows PCs using the SPSS, version 17. The
descriptive data was represented using numbers and %ages. The data was expressed using the mean and standard deviation. To analyse qualitative
data, the chi-square test was used. The screening test was carried out utilising a receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curve developed by the
researchers. A p value 0.05 was judged statistically signicant on both sides of the equation. Combining DWI with HRCT is a Conclusion:
valuable method for evaluating the soft tissue of the middle ear. It has high sensitivity and specicity for detecting all primary cholesteatomas in
their various stages of development
DIAGNOSTIC ACCURACY OF FNAC IN CERVICAL LYMPHADENOPATHY
Authors: Vishwanath Y. , V. Ramana Reddy G. , Madhuri V. , Venkata Sai Abhijit Aachi
Published: March 2023

Introduction:- To study the role of FNAC in diagnosing cervical lymphadenopathy as compared to open biopsy for histopathological
examination. Material And Methods:- The present study is carried out at SVS Medical College And Hospital, Mahabubnagar, over a period of
two years from November 2020 to March 2022. The study consists of 50 consecutive cases, diagnosis is based on pathological ndings. Inclusion
Criteria - Patients more than 12 years of age and Patients presenting with cervical lymph node enlargement. Exclusion Criteria - Patients less than
12 years of age, All other neck swellings other than cervical lymphadenopathy. Patients where FNAC and/or Biopsy of the node could not be
carried out were excluded. Results :- According to Age Distribution - Out of 50 cases, maximum number of cases were in the age group of 21-30
years, Next common in the age group of 12- 20 years, Thus the second and third decade constituting 30 of the 50 cases (60%), Lowest age recorded
was 12 years of age and highest 82 years of age. According to Sex Distribution - Out of the 50 cases studied, 28 cases were males and 22 cases
females, The male to female ratio was 1.27 : 0.78. According to Sensitivity and Specicity - accuracy of 98.50% for tuberculous lymphadenopathy
to histological correlation. Conclusion:- Cervical lymphadenopathy is an important disease, commonly come across, and always calls for
meticulous attention, analysis and treatment. FNAC being inexpensive, quick in getting the results and easy to perform as an out patient procedure
under local anesthesia, is one of the important and essential diagnostic procedure. FNAC can be deemed as a frontline investigation. If it is
diagnostic it can avoid unnecessary excision biopsy for the cases which can be managed conservatively
CLINICAL PRESENTATION AND MANAGEMENT OF INCISIONAL HERNIA
Authors: Alugaddala Aishwarya , Mali Nishkanth
Published: March 2023

Incisional hernias are any herniation of the anterior abdominal wall
that occurs through a previous surgical scar. In that, they are the true
iatrogenic hernias. It is an extrusion of peritoneum and abdominal
contents through a weak scar of a previous operation. They occur in
about 5-11% of patients subjected to abdominal operations. Incisional
hernias occur as a result of failure of lines of closure of the abdominal
wall following laparotomy. If left unattended, they tend to attain a large
size and cause discomfort to the patient or may lead to strangulation of
the abdominal contents
UNRAVELLING THE GENETIC ETIOLOGY OF NON-SYNDROMIC HEREDITARY GINGIVAL FIBROMATOSIS: A LITERATURE REVIEW AND CASE REPORT
Authors: Ansari Nasreen , Kaur Lamba Arundeep , Faraz Farrukh , Tandon Shruti , Dhingra Sachin
Published: March 2023

Hereditary gingival bromatosis is a rare condition that affects the gingiva and is characterized by a benign, brous overgrowth that can occur alone
or as part of a syndrome. Clinically, it is associated with a pink gingiva with distinct stippling that covers nearly the entire tooth surface, frequently
preventing their eruption. It is frequently reported during the transition from primary to permanent dentition, which left untreated may have a
negative psychological impact at that age. The aim of this review is to provide a clinical insight, as well as a summary and discussion of the role of
potential genes, chromosomal regions, and genetic variations in the pathogenesis of this rare disease. In addition, this paper describes a family with
a non-syndromic form of hereditary gingival bromatosis exhibiting signicant clinical variability, ranging from severe generalized gingival
overgrowth in a 19-year-old boy, to minimal manifestations in his maternal grandmother. The treatment modality used to treat this patient and
measures taken to prevent the recurrence of this condition have also been discussed in detail.
SYPHILIS-IS IT REALLY OVER!! RESURGENCE OF THE GREAT IMITATOR–SYPHILIS
Authors: K.Shetty Bhavishya. , H.C Mangala. , Sugareddy Sugareddy , Shamanur Murugesh , Vinay Vinay
Published: March 2023

sexual orientation and behavioural practices. This rising trend has been noted in United States of America, United Kingdom and India. Aims And
Objectives: This study was done to observe the age, sex distribution, clinical presentation and serological ndings of syphilis in patients attending
the OPD. Materials And Methods: A prospective detailed analysis of all the patients who had syphilis was done from May 2021 to July 2022. Age,
occupation, marital status, sexual behavior and the complaints with which they present to OPD was collected. Information regarding the venereal
disease research laboratory test (VDRL) and Treponema pallidum hemagglutination assay (TPHA) was noted. Results: Among the patients who
attended the OPD between May 2021 to July 2022, 35 were found to have syphilis. Among them 17 had primary syphilis. Most of them belong the
age group of 21-30 constituting 45.7%. Male constituted 71.4%. Most common occupation group affected in our study was farmer(28.5%).
Homosexual behaviour was seen in 17.14% and heterosexual behaviour was seen 51.4%. The most common clinical feature seen in our study was
papule which was seen in about 44% of males and among females it was maculopapular rash. With reference to anatomical site palms and soles
were most commonly involved. Moth eaten alopecia was seen in 2 cases. HIV infection was noted in 8 people. Conclusion: Our study shows that
the syphilis prevalence is more in males compared to women. Due to the change in sexual orientation and behavioural practices there is rise of
syphilis in both homosexuals and heterosexuals. Farmers were the most common group affected and this shows the need for proper sexual
education among the people living in the rural areas. The most common age group affected was the most sexually active group indicating the need
for eliminating the stigma related to sexual education and counseling the young adults regarding the same
EFFECTIVENESS OF CASE BASED LEARNING VERSUS DIDACTIC LECTURE AS A TEACHING LEARNING TOOL IN CLINICAL BIOCHEMISTRY AMONG FIRST YEAR MBBS STUDENTS
Authors: Aruna Gondi , Kavuri Suchitra , Sai Divija Kamma
Published: March 2023

Background: Case based learning as a teaching learning tool will help in developing an activity on the part of a learner, gains a new insight,
improves creative thinking, helps in conceptual clinical based approach in clinical biochemistry, resulting in the retention of knowledge as
compared to the didactic lecture. To compare the effectiveness of case Objectives: based learning versus didactic lecture as a teaching learning
tool in clinical biochemistry among rst year MBBS students and to assess and compare the effectiveness of case based learning on start day & after
15 days versus didactic lecture on start day & after 15 days as a teaching learning tool. The study was conducted in Materials And Methods:
ASRAM Medical College and the participants were First MBBS [n=60] who attended the CBL and DL sessions. The viva voce conducted on start
day & after 15 days of the sessions by validated questionnaire. The data was analyzed by unpaired and paired t test. The mean viva voce Results:
score of CBL was 8.233 ± 0.77 and DL was 6.233 ± 0.97 on Start day. After 15 days the mean viva voce of CBL was 9.533 ± 0.63 and DL was 5.667
± 0.88 which showed highly signicance with p value <0.0001. The study indicates bett Conclusion: er understanding of concepts through case
based learning when compared to didactic lecture and this can be implemented as a teaching learning tool among rst year MBBS students in
Clinical Biochemistry.
HISTOPATHOLOGICAL STUDY OF OVARIAN LESIONS IN A TERTIARY CARE CENTRE: A TWO-YEAR RETROSPECTIVE STUDY
Authors: Amisa Talha Qazi , Kulkarni Anjali , Joshi Anil
Published: March 2023

Introduction:- Ovaries are paired pelvic reproductive organs with wide biological and histological behaviour. Its lesions can arise from any of its components, be it sex cells to germ cells to mesenchymal cells and present in varied fashion, thereby offering us a good eld for research. Objectives:- Material and Methods:- To study various neoplastic and non neoplastic lesions of Ovaries and their age distribution. It is a retrospective study undertaken using data retrieved from records of pathology department from January 2019 to December 2020. A total of 135 specimen during these two years were studied. Of the 135 lesions 63 were non neopla Results:- stic and 72 were neoplastic. Of these 72, 51 were surface epithelial tumours, 13 germ cell, 6 sex cord stromal and 2 secondaries. A Conclusion:- lthough ovaries are common site for primary and secondary tumours, non neoplastic lesions are most common followed by benign neoplastic lesions. Most common benign and malignant lesions are of surface epithelial origin. Mostly unilateral ovary is involved and most common age group is 20-39 years
DIAGNOSTIC ACCURACY OF ULTRASOUND PARAMETERS IN CARPEL TUNNEL SYNDROME
Authors: Sai Venisha K. , Mariya Shaju Reshma , Varghese Joseph Reuben
Published: March 2023

Introduction: Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) is caused by pressure on the median nerve. Morphological changes of the median nerve are expected
in CTS, as the compression of the surrounding non-rigid structures alters its shape. Thus, the cross-sectional area of the median nerve is the most
commonly applied criterion for diagnosing CTS on ultrasound. The purpose of the research was to see Objectives: how useful high-frequency
ultrasonography is in identifying a patient's surgical eligibility in carpal tunnel syndrome. 30 patients were taken up for the study, to Methodology:
examine the accuracy of ultrasound in diagnosing carpal tunnel syndrome if negative by clinical diagnosis. All the sonographic examination will be
performed using a GE voluson machine with linear array transducer (5–13MHz) at wrist and forearm of hand. Movements included an extension of
wrist and ngers, supination of the forearm, full exion of the elbow, and 60-degree shoulder exion. Ultrasonography with high Conclusion:
frequency is a safe, secure, fast, cheap, non-invasive, and easily available radiographic tool with high diagnostic accuracy, thus is useful in the
diagnosis of median entrapment neuropathy.
FEASIBILITY OF EARLY CATHETER REMOVAL FOLLOWING TRANSURETHRAL PROSTATECTOMY: A CASE SERIES
Authors: Shah Rushabh , Aggarwal Priyesh , Kumar Gupta Amit , Kumar Sharma Brijesh
Published: March 2023

Introduction: Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) is a benign growth of the prostate that develops as a strictly age-related phenomenon in nearly
all men from about age 40. Transurethral prostatectomy remains the gold standard. Postoperative care for transurethral resection of the prostate
(TURP) includes bladder irrigation with prolonged case immobilisation . Traditionally, catheters are removed approximately 4 days after TURP.
This study evaluates the feasibility and safety of early (day 1) catheter removal after transurethral resection of the prostate. Materials And
Methods: It is a prospective study. A total of 35 patients who underwent Trans-Urethral Resection of Prostate (TURP) for benign prostatic
hyperplasia (BPH) who fullled the inclusion criteria. Patients were randomised by simple random sampling technique and were divided into two
groups. 18 cases were assigned for early removal group and their catheter was removed on POD-1 of surgery. 17 cases were taken as control (late
removal) group, their catheter was removed on the 4-5th day of surgery as conventionally done. Data of both groups were compared and analysed
for statistical signicance using Chi square test and Student 't' test. We set up that early junking of urethral catheter redounded in Result:
statistically signicant reduction in length of post-operative sanitarium stay which indicate early mobilisation of the case, lower post-operative
pain, early discharge and reduced cost burden on the sanitarium. Also, there was reduced prevalence in urinary tract infections in early junking
group which may indicate reduced threat of urethral strictures in future
EFFECT OF BISPHOSPHONATES ON FRACTURE HEALING AMONG THE ELDERLY PEOPLE WITH INTERTROCHANTERIC FRACTURE
Authors: Roy Vishwaroop , Pandey Devesh , Shah Vijay , N.G. Harikrishnan. , Ahmed Jehirul
Published: March 2023

Background: Hip fractures in the elderly are commonly associated with osteoporosis, and the surgical outcome is therefore inuenced by its
concurrent management. Understanding the role of the osteoporosis drug and its healing mechanism with the fracture is crucial for managing the
fracture and osteoporosis properly. The purpose of our study is to determine whether bisphosphonate administration in stable intertrochanteric (IT)
fractures helps in early fracture healing. Aim: The aim of the study is to assess the effect of bisphosphonates on intertrochanteric fracture among
elderly people aged >50 years in preoperatively conrmed osteoporotic patients. Methodology: This is a non-randomized study done in the
Department of Orthopaedics at Assam Medical College, Dibrugarh for a period of 1 year, from May 2021 to April 2022. The total sample size
attained was 50, consisting of 25 patients in each group. Demographic details like age, sex, mean bone mineral density of hip and spine, and mean
body mass index were obtained. The collected data was entered into MS Excel and statistics were done with SPSS 16. Results: Among the study
participants, the majority were female: 15(60%) in the bisphosphonate group and 19(76%) in the control group; the rest were males. The mean age
of the study participants was 56±2.1 years. In both groups, xation of the fracture was done by intramedullary nailing. The mean time difference in
fracture healing between the two groups was not found to be signicant. Conclusion:The mean healing time for the fracture healing was not found
to be statistically signicant when compared with the placebo group
THE COMPARATIVE STUDY OF CRYSTALLOID PRELOAD V/S PHENYLEPHRINE & CRYSTALLOID COLOAD FOR PREVENTING HYPOTENSION FROM SPINAL ANAESTHESIA FOR CESEREAN DELIVERY
Authors: Chhillar Shakshi , Kumar Ohri Anil , Pal Singh Ratan , Kumar Gupta Sharad
Published: March 2023

Aim & Objective: To compare the effectiveness of Crystalloid preload versus Phenylephrine & crystalloid coload during lower segment cesarean
section (LSCS) & prevent hypotension following spinal anaesthesia. This randomized controlled hospital based stu Material & Methods: dy was
carried out in the Anaesthesiology Department, Rajshree Medical Research Institute Bareilly, Uttar Pradesh after the approval of proposal by subject
committee & Ethical Committee & written informed consent. Results: The 2,4,6,8 &10 mins interval mean SBP, DBP &MAP,MHR,Mean Infusion
rate,Mean Rescue Bolus was more among Group F (Phenylephrine Crystalloid Coload) compared to Group C (Crystalloid Preload Group).
Conclusion: It was seen that Colloid preload is preferred over crystalloid preload to reduce the decrease in blood pressure by spinal anesthesia,
requirement of the vasopressors , occurrence of nausea/vomiting in a pregnant female otherwise healthy going for elective caesarean delivery .
EFFECT OF INTRALESIONAL BLEOMYCIN INJECTION IN LYMPHANGIOMA: A RETROSPECTIVE OBSERVATIONAL STUDY
Authors: Kumar Alok , Gupta Ajay , Bose Alokendu , Singh Deepali
Published: March 2023

Lymphangiomas are benign hamartomatous lymphatic tumours occurring at all ages and nearly all regions of the body, most frequently seen in the
neck(75%), axilla (20%) and inguinal area (2%). Surgical resection for complete removal in many cases is impossible. Tumour recurrences and
nerve injuries are common complications following surgery therefore alternate to surgery as the treatment choice is not only desired by surgeons
but also by the patients. Bleomycin has been very effective in the treatment of Lymphangiomas. In fact, it would be advisable to the upcoming
surgeons to not even attempt to excise this benign tumour. We present a series of ve cases encompassing various age groups visiting out
department during last seven years who were diagnosed to have Lymphangiomas and who successfully got treated with Bleomycin injections and
the best part, patients were very much satised as the cosmesis was maintained
TAILGUT CYST: A RARE CASE REPORT
Authors: Sowjanya Reddy A , Harshini Chintapenta , Chethan Raj K , Vishwanath Y , B Rajkumar , Madhuri V
Published: March 2023

Objective: Tailgut cysts are rare retro rectal masses often presenting with non-specic symptoms which are challenging to diagnose and manage.
Methods: A 40 year old female presented with abdominal distention and urinary retention on further evaluation diagnosis of tail gut cyst has been
made with retro rectal tumors as differential diagnosis and was operated through trans-abdominal cyst excision. On histo-pathological examination
diagnosis was conrmed. Retro-rectal lesions in female patients can mim Conclusions: ic gynecological pathology. Patients with this rare
pathology are to be treated in a major tertiary hospital by surgeons, who are able to operate safely in the retro-rectal space.
ASSOCIATION BETWEEN CENTRAL SEROUS CHORIORETINOPATHY [CSCR] AND CORONARY HEART DISEASE [CHD] IN PATIENTS ATTENDING THE OUTPATIENT DEPARTMENT OF REGIONAL INSTITUTE OF OPHTHALMOLOGY KOLKATA: A CASE CONTROL STUDY
Authors: Chaudhuri Abhishek , Chatterjee Debadyuti
Published: March 2023

Introduction: Central serous chorioretinopathy [CSCR] a disease characterized by localized and serous detachments of neurosensory retina with
or without focal pigment epithelial detachments[PEDs] and altered retinal pigment epithelium[RPE].The disease is usually idiopathic and often
resolves spontaneously with visual recovery, although occasionally neurosensory retinal detachment persists or relapses and leads to permanent
damage of the retinal pigment epithelium [RPE] and photoreceptors with subsequent visual impairment.Aims: In this Study CSCR patients and a
control group were evaluated for the presence of CHD by means of Electrocardiogram [EKG], and echocardiogram and by further investigations if
needed. Materials and Methods:The Institution based retrospective case control study. This Study was conducted from 12 months at Department
of OPD at Regional Institute of Ophthalmology, [RIO] and Kolkata. Result: In our study, case group 25 [12.5%] patients had CHD and in control
group, 12 [6.0%] patients had CHD which was statistically signicant [p=0.0248]. Conclusion: We concluded that association between Central
Serous Chorioretinopathy (CSCR) and Coronary Heart Disease [CHD] was statistically signicant. CSCR had a signicantly higher CHD rate than
those without CSCR, indicating that CSCR may be a potential risk factor for the development of CHD
EVALUATION OF THE UTILITY OF HEMATOLOGICAL INDICES FOR DIFFERENTIAL DIAGNOSIS OF BETA THALASSEMIA TRAIT AND IRON DEFICIENCY ANEMIA: A META ANALYSIS
Authors: Bhatnagar Nidhi , Shah Mamta , Shah Sangita , Gajera Drashti , Patel Anu , P Vaishnavi.
Published: March 2023

Background/Objectives: β-thalassemia trait (βTT) and iron deciency anemia (IDA) are most regularly reported microcytic anemia disorders.
We aimed at evaluating the utility of various hematological indices in the differentiation of iron deciency anemia and beta-thalassemia trait.
Methods: In this study, a total of 70 Patients aged between 3-52 years diagnosed with IDA (supported by iron studies) or βTT (supported by
HPLC) were included. The Hemoglobin values ranged 7.5-11.6gm/dl. Hematological parameters like Hemoglobin, Mean Corpuscular Volume,
Mean Corpuscular Hemoglobin, Red Blood Cell Distribution Width, Mean Corpuscular Hemoglobin Concentration and Red Blood Cell count
which were measured by Horiba pentra XLR automated hematology analyzer for each case. 12 discrimination indices(DIs) namely Red blood
distribution width index(RDWI),Red blood cell count, Mentzer index, Shine and Lal, England and Fraser(E&FI), Srivastava, Green and
King(G&KI), Ricerca, Sirdah, and Ehsani indices; Mean density of hemoglobin/ litre of blood; Mean cell density of hemoglobin in all patients
were calculated using above hematological parameters. We also calculated sensitivity, specicity, positive & negative predictive value and yoden's
index of each DIs to assess the diagnostic accuracy of DIs. RBC count, Mentzer Results: index and RDWI were the most sensitive and specic for
both IDA and TT. All twelve DIs have variable sensitivity and specici Conclusion: ty. However, these hematological indices which are routinely
performed offer rapid, reliable and cost effective method in distinguishing βTT and IDA.
Interference-Managed Local Service Insertion for 5G Broadcast
Authors: Mohan M V Abhay , K Giridhar
Published: March 2023

Broadcast of localized TV content enables tailored content delivery catering to the requirements of regional user base. 5G multicast-broadcast service (MBS) requires a spectrally efficient broadcast solution that enables the change of content from one local service area (LSA) to another. A frequency reuse factor of unity between two adjacent LSAs causes their boundary region to become saturated with co-channel interference (CCI). Increasing the reuse factor will reduce the CCI at the cost of degrading the spectral efficiency. This letter addresses the frequency and transmit power planning which manages the CCI at the LSA boundary to achieve a satisfactory trade-off between spectral efficiency and broadcast coverage.
SEBASTiAn: a Static and Extensible Black-box Application Security Testing tool for iOS and Android applications
Authors: Pagano Francesco , Romdhana Andrea , Caputo Davide , Verderame Luca , Merlo Alessio
Published: March 2023

Despite decades of research efforts, the automatic detection of vulnerabilities in mobile apps remains an open challenge. Among the possible solutions, SAST tools uncover source or compiled code security flaws without needing the app to be executed and tested in a controlled environment. However, SAST tools share several limitations, such as the detection of narrowed vulnerability classes, lack of updates, and limited resiliency to obfuscation techniques. This paper presents \toolname{}, a black-box automatic static analysis tool for security vetting of Android and iOS apps. It relies on a modular approach to cope with new vulnerabilities.
Multivariable-Incorporating Super-Resolution Convolutional Neural Network for Transcranial Focused Ultrasound Simulation
Authors: Shin Minwoo , Peng Zhuogang , Kim Hyo-Jin , Yoo Seung-Schik , Yoon Kyungho
Published: March 2023

Transcranial focused ultrasound (tFUS) has emerged as a new non-invasive brain stimulation (NIBS) modality, with its exquisite ability to reach deep brain areas at a high spatial resolution. Accurate placement of an acoustic focus to a target region of the brain is crucial during tFUS treatment; however, distortion of acoustic wave propagation through the intact skull casts challenges. High-resolution numerical simulation allows for monitoring of the acoustic pressure field in the cranium but also demands extensive computational loads. In this study, we adopt a super-resolution convolutional neural network (SRCNN) technique to enhance the prediction quality of the FUS acoustic pressure field in the targeted brain regions. The training dataset was acquired by numerical simulations performed at low-(1.0 mm) and high-resolutions (0.5 mm) on three ex vivo human calvaria. Five different 3D SRCNN models were trained by using a multivariable dataset, which incorporated information on the acoustic pressure field, wave velocity, and skull computed tomography (CT) images. We achieved an accuracy of 80.87±4.50% in predicting the focal volume with a substantial improvement of 86.91% in computational cost compared to the conventional high-resolution numerical simulation. The results suggest that the method can greatly reduce the simulation time without sacrificing accuracy. 
Simple VHF and UHF Propagation Loss model
Authors: Jawhly Thaisa , tiwari ramesh chandra
Published: March 2023

In this letter, we present a mathematical characterization of the Federal Communication Commission (FCC) F(50,50) curve for the Very High Frequency (VHF) and the Ultra High Frequency (UHF) band. The proposed empirical model is based on a novel step-wise curve fitting the FCC signal strength data. The F(50,50) model is intended for the TV broadcasting system and has been employed effectively in different literary works. Following this, we proposed a simple mathematical expression applicable to a 100 km distance with antenna height ranging from 30 to 300 m. The results showed that the proposed mathematical formulation agreed well with the F(50,50) curve data. Furthermore, the model presented is straightforward and can readily be implemented in VHF and UHF signal loss calculation requiring minimal input parameters. 
A figure of merit for noise power and area optimization of neural amplifiers
Authors: Sharma Sahil , hande vinayak gopal , Das Devarshi
Published: March 2023

This is a pre print version of our work on noise power and area optimization of neural amplifiers. We have introduced a figure of merit to quantify the noise and area optimization.
Enhancing the Acceleration and Accuracy of Infrasound Signal Detection and Estimation Based on Fisher Ratio Using Genetic Algorithm
Authors: Masoomi Raoof , Sadeghi Hamed , khadem Ali
Published: March 2023

‎Atmospheric sound waves with frequencies below the human hearing threshold in the range of 0.002 Hz to 20 Hz are generally referred to as infrasound‎. ‎Wind is the main noise in the above-mentioned frequency range‎. ‎The operation of receiving and detecting infrasound are often hampered by wind‎. ‎Therefore‎, ‎high quality detectors are required‎. ‎For this purpose‎, ‎sensor arrays and array signal processing techniques are utilized‎. ‎Fisher ratio-based signal detection is a widely used and powerful method in the field of infrasound‎. ‎The main drawback of this approach is its high computational time due to the repeated computation of test statistics for each element of the slowness grid‎. ‎Thus‎, ‎the researchers use a relatively low-resolution slowness grid in order to save time in processing‎. ‎On the other hand‎, ‎low resolution grid results in an error in the values of estimated parameters of infrasound wave‎. ‎In this study‎, ‎a genetic algorithm based detection method is proposed in order to overcome the fundamental problems of the Fisher method‎. ‎In the proposed method‎, ‎the slowness grid components (px‎,‎py) are defined as the chromosome for the genetic algorithm‎. ‎Despite the previous methods‎, ‎the genetic algorithm has created the advantage that searching could be conducted in a continuous slowness grid‎. ‎Therefore‎, ‎the continuity of the grid and searching only a limited number of slowness vectors reduce error rates and processing time respectively‎. ‎The error of apparent velocity and incoming orientation became 0.5923 and 0.0710 respectively‎, ‎and the processing time decreased considerably from 25835.07 seconds to 533.55 seconds on average.
Novel Speech-Based Emotion Climate Recognition in Peers’ Conversations Incorporating Affect Dynamics and Temporal Convolutional Neural Networks
Authors: Alhussein Ghada , Alkhodari Mohanad , Khandoker Ahsan , Hadjileontiadis Leontios
Published: March 2023

 Peers’ conversation provides a domain of rich emotional information. The latter, apart from facial and gestural expressions, it is also naturally conveyed via peers’ speech, contributing to the establishment of a dynamic emotion climate (EC) during their conversational interaction. Recognition of EC could provide an additional source in understating peers’ social interaction and behavior on top of peers’ actual conversational content. Here, we propose a novel approach for speech-based EC recognition, namely AffECt, by combining peers’ complex affect dynamics (AD) with deep features extracted from speech signals using Temporary Convolutional Neural Networks (TCNNs). AffECt was tested and cross-validated on data drawn from there open datasets, i.e., K-EmoCon, IEMOCAP, and SEWA, in terms of EC arousal/valence level classification. The experimental results have shown that AffECt achieves EC classification accuracy up to 83.3% and 80.2% for arousal and valence, respectively, clearly surpassing the results reported in the literature, exhibiting robust performance across different languages. Moreover, there is a distinct improvement when the AD are combined with the TCNN, compared to the baseline deep learning approaches. These results demonstrate the effectiveness of AffECt in speech-based EC recognition, paving the way for many applications, e.g., in patients’ group therapy, negotiations, and emotion-aware mobile applications 
Towards Massive Distribution of Intelligence for 6G Network Management using Double Deep Q-Networks
Authors: Majumdar Sayantini , Schwarzmann Susanna , Trivisonno Riccardo , Carle Georg
Published: March 2023

Our solution evaluation is based on synthetic data-sets generated by our internally-developed simulation platform. This means we do not use any stand-alone, external or internal data-sets. Our platform code is not public, but we describe in detail the design of the platform and the data-set generator module, for other researchers to reproduce our results. The code is written in 100% Python, leveraging object-oriented approaches for code reusability.

 

This article has been accepted for publication in IEEE Transactions on Network and Service Management. This is the author's version which has not been fully edited and content may change prior to final publication. Citation information: DOI 10.1109/TNSM.2023.3333875

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Towards Massive Distribution of Intelligence for 6G Network Management using Double Deep Q-Networks
Authors: Majumdar Sayantini , Schwarzmann Susanna , Trivisonno Riccardo , Carle Georg
Published: March 2023

Our solution evaluation is based on synthetic data-sets generated by our internally-developed simulation platform. This means we do not use any stand-alone, external or internal data-sets. Our platform code is not public, but we describe in detail the design of the platform and the data-set generator module, for other researchers to reproduce our results. The code is written in 100% Python, leveraging object-oriented approaches for code reusability.
Multimodal pipeline for HCP-compatible processing and registration of legacy datasets (MRI, MEG, and EEG)
Authors: Areces Gonzalez Ariosky , Paz-Linares Deirel , Riaz Usama , Li Min , Wang Ying , Kpiebaareh Michael Y. , Bringas-Vega Maria L , Bosch-Bayard Jorge , Valdés-Sosa Pedro
Published: March 2023

Extracting cortical features, which are the most relevant at characterizing structure and function for normal or abnormal brain conditions, would greatly benefit from multimodal neuroimage processing following the surface-based style. This style recognizes the natural definition space for such features due to the layered (surface-based) Cortex structural and functional organization. It may therefore be more sensitive and specific than the former volume-based style. The Human Connectome Project (HCP) multimodal pipelines render high-quality surface-based processing for some of the most consistently acquired neuroimaging modalities, with the quality too reliant on their precise acquisition requirements. Relevant international brain initiatives are espoused to develop an HCP-compatible neuroinformatic facility for the quality-ensured processing of international neuroimaging datasets, which may not follow the specific HCP acquisition requirements, also coined as legacy datasets. We appointed some initiatives to introduce multimodal pipelines in two HCP-compatible processing branches. a) Structural: forward- modeling with geometry (sources and head) and Lead Fields defined for legacy MEG, or EEG, in the HCP individual cortical space (Cifti) obtained from legacy MRI. Our pipeline (Ciftify-MEEG) leverages a more diverse neuroinformatic repository than the HCP structural or MEG pipelines. Ciftify-MEEG produces substantial processing illustrated here with EEG examples, incorporating alternative processing paths and corrections based on a quality control loop and upon qualitative and quantitative indicators. b) Functional: identifying spectral topographies and connectomes for the cortical oscillatory activity observed in the MEG or EEG frequency bands. We leverage a novel repository of Bayesian sparse inverse methods that target identifying the topographies and connectomes with actual statistical guarantees, the brain connectivity Variable Resolution Electromagnetic Tomographic Analysis (BC-VARETA). Our pipeline design for BC-VARETA, which we denominate Ciftify-bcVARETA, is integrated into the Ciftify- MEEG outputs and with Bayesian sparse priors structured upon Cifti space information. Ciftify-bcVARETA identification is less biased to forward models and more biased to the observations than the HCP pipeline illustrated here with topographies obtained for MEG and EEG legacy databases.
Predictive Model-based and Control-aware Communication Strategies for Cooperative Adaptive Cruise Control
Authors: Razzaghpour Mahdi , Valiente Rodolfo , Zaman Mahdi , Fallah Yaser
Published: March 2023

This manuscript has been accepted with no further changes for an upcoming issue of the IEEE Open Journal of Intelligent Transportation Systems.
Comparative Study of Quantum and Classical Error Correction for Future Quantum-6G Networks
Authors: Das Siddharth , Bassoli Riccardo , Ferrara Roberto , Nötzel Janis , Deppe Christian , Fitzek Frank H.P. , Boche Holger
Published: March 2023

The paper compares quantum and classical error correction scheme with the aim for a pathway to 5G beyond networks where there will be a notion of quantum computation in the current classical communication architecture. 
Educação e Literacia Informacional: caminhos
Authors: Martins Susana
Published: March 2023

Explora-se a actualidade e relevância do tema para a Sociedade em geral e para a prossecução dos objectivos assumidos pelas Instituições do Ensino Superior (IES) em particular, abordando-se a pertinência da acção da Biblioteca do Ensino Superior no âmbito da Literacia Informacional (LI). Para tal, analisam-se as alterações sofridas na Educação e no Ensino Superior (ES), apresentando-se uma breve descrição da sua História recente. É apresentada a mudança de paradigma que pautou o início do séc. XXI, impulsionada pela Declaração de Bolonha da qual se expõem, tanto a vertente oficial, de adequação ao contexto social e profissional, como a vertente de adequação ao contexto financeiro, de cariz economicista. Discorre-se sobre a terminologia usada na presente investigação, nomeadamente no que concerne a adjectivação da expressão “Literacia da Informação” e de seguida aborda-se a relação existente entre o ensino superior e a literacia informacional, nomeadamente, a importância da literacia informacional no contexto do ensino superior, e referem-se estudos que comprovam que estudantes infoliterados conseguem melhores resultados do que os que não o são. Apresentam-se modelos de comportamento informacional que acreditamos estarem ligados à temática da LI, da qual se expõem diversos modelos. Perante o aprofundamento da investigação na área da LI, a International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA) publica, em 2006, um conjunto de orientações que auxiliam as bibliotecas na criação e implementação de um Plano de Literacia Informacional como estratégia de apoio à Aprendizagem ao Longo da Vida. Essas orientações são explanadas neste capítulo, que termina apresentando-se conclusões no que diz respeito aos assuntos previamente abordados.
الأشكال الأرضية لطار النجف و إمكانية استثمارها
Authors: هريبد ستار , الزاملي عايد
Published: March 2023

يهدف البحث إلى دراسة الأشكال الأرضية التي تقع ضمن طار النجف, و الذي يقع في الجهة الشمالية من محافظة النجف, وهو ذو امتداد شمالي غربي ــ جنوبي شرقي, بلغ طوله حوالي 68 كم, وكان أعلى ارتفاع فيه  130 متر فوق مستوى سطح البحر في الجهة الغربية, يتلاشى ارتفاعه كلما اتجهنا باتجاه الجنوب الشرقي حتى يصل 20 متر فوق مستوى سطح البحر وعلى وجه التحديد عند مدينة الحيرة, يعد هذا الطار جرفاً صخرياً حاداً في أغلب أجزائه, البعض منها تصل زاوية انحدارها إلى90 درجة, تراجع هذا الجرف الصخري نتيجة نحت المياه لجهاته السفلى خلال العصور المطيرة, كما ان هذا الجرف الحاد يتحول إلى تلال متناثرة كلما اتجهنا نحو جهته الغربية, و فضلاً عن ذلك يهدف البحث إلى دراسة التكوينات الصخرية للزمن الثلاثي والمتمثلة بتكويني انجانة و الدبدبة و ترسبات الزمن الرباعي و المتمثلة بترسبات الجبكريت, و دراسة المناخ منذ الزمن الرباعي حتى الوقت الحالي, وتم دراسة الأشكال الأرضية التي كونتها العمليات الجيومورفولوجية كالتجوية  و التعرية المائية و التعرية الريحية في التكوينات الصخرية سابقة الذكر, والمتمثلة بحركة الفتات الصخري (الزحف , التساقط الصخري , الانزلاقات الصخرية), و أشكال التعرية المائية (الحافات الصخرية , الجروف , السفوح , المنحدرات , الميسا , البيوت , الشواهد), و أشكال المياه الجوفية فضلاً عن أشكال التعرية الريحية .

و دراسة المواد الأولية (الرمل و الحصى و الجبس) المترسب ضمن طار النجف, و الصناعات الإنشائية التي تعتمد على هذه المواد بشكل رئيس, اذ تعد ترسبات تكوين انجانة الحاوية على الحجر الرملي, و ترسبات تكوين الدبدبة المتمثلة بالترسبات الريحية الرقيقة, فضلاً عن الترسبات الجبسية ضمن ترسبات الجبكريت, مادة أولية للصناعات الإنشائية, سواء كانت لصناعة الكونكريت الجاهز أو صناعة الكاشي أو الطابوق الإسمنتي (البلوك) أو الجص أو غيرها من الصناعات الإنشائية, وتناول البحث أماكن صناعية مقترحة تتوسط منطقة الدراسة, تكون مكملة أو بديلة للصناعات القائمة فعلاً في مدينة النجف
واقعية الفكر الإسلامي وأثره في صنع القرار
Authors: الشباني جنان , شريعتمداري حميد , الخفاجي محمود
Published: March 2023

ساد العالم المعاصر فكرة ابتعاد الانسان عن الدين يعتبر من التطور العقلي، وكذلك التشكيك بالقضايا العقائدية باتت من مسلمات السياسة العالمية، ولم يكن ذلك الا لاضعاف الانسان أينما كان، ويشل عقله عن التفكير، لذلك جاءت هذه الدراسة، الواقعية في الفكر الإسلامي واثره في صنع القرار، واشتملت على مطلبين؛ المطلب الأول وخاض في ماهية الواقعية في الفكر الإسلامي، ملخصها الوسطية وعدم التطرف مراعياً الفروق الفردية واختلاف البيئات، وكذلك ما تعلق بالتوازن في التعامل مع القضايا المتعددة، لا افراط ولا تفريط، والمطلب الثاني وتناول التحديات التي تواجه الفكر الإسلامي، وأثرها في صنع القرار، وكان على رأسها؛ العقل الجمعي، وموجهة تحريف القرار، ويتضمن العقل الجمعي من خلال تهيئة قاعدة مجتمعية لتكون قادرة على استقبال القرارات الالهية، وذلك من خلال عدة أساليب منها؛ التفكر و زيادة الوعي من خلال القراءة، وممارسة العمل لزيادة الخبرات، و اعتمدت الدراسة على المنهج النقلي والمنهج التحليلي، واستندت على المحكم من الايات القرآنية دفعاً للشبهات والتأويل فيما لو عرضت الايات المتشابهة، ولم تستغن الدراسة عن اعتماد التفاسير المعتبرة، وتوصلت الدراسة الى نتائج في هذا المضمار، ومنها؛ احتواء الفكر الإسلامي منظومة قوية تحافظ على الثوابت مع قابليتها على التطور ومواكبة الاحداث، بصورة تتناسب مع الواقع ، وباستطاعتها مواجهة التحديات المجتمعية، ولها القابلية على تحديد المشكلات وإيجاد الحلول لها ومعالجتها.
التصوير الفني الإستعاري في شعر عبد الرزاق عبد الواحد
Authors: شاهرخ مهدي , علوان علياء , كمالجو مصطفى
Published: March 2023

إهتمّ الشعراء قديماً وحديثاً بفنون التصوير الفني في شعرهم نظراً لما فيها من طاقات فاعلة في إنتاج اللوحة الفنية. كما اعتني بها النقاد السابقون والمحدثون، فأعلوا من قيمتها وأظهروا فضلها. ومن أبرز تقنيات التصوير الفني فنّ الاستعارة؛ لأنّها أكثر تحقيقاً لعملية ادّعاء دخول المشبّه في جنس المشبّه‌به، وأكثر قدرة على تحقيق المعنى المطلوب والتعبير عن المشاعر والأحاسيس والانفعالات، حين تعجز اللغة العادية عن التعبير عن ذلك. وقد كان عبدالرزاق عبدالواحد من أبرز الشعراء المعاصرين الذي استخدم هذه التقنية الفنية في التعبير عن حبّه ووصف حبيبته حتي خلق من خلالها أروع صوره الفنية. يسعي هذا المقال من خلال المنهج الوصفي التحليلي أن يدرس دور فن التصوير الاستعاري في رسم حبّ الشاعر وسمات حبيبته. تشير نتائج البحث أنّ الشاعر استخدم الاستعارة بكلّ أقسامها من مصرحة ومكنية، والأصلية والتبعية والمشخصة. وقد استعان الشاعر بهذا الفن في تصوير حبيبته ومعاناته في حنينه إليها ومن ضمن المشاهد التي رسمها بريشة الاستعارة عيون الحبيبة، شفاهها، شعرها، قدّها، كلامها وكلّ ما يتعلق بمحاسنها التي بهرت نظره وسمعه كما يُلاحظ أنّه استخدم التصوير الاستعاري من النوعين المكني والمصرّح سواء كما يتضح أنّ تصويره الاستعاري كان مزيجاً من الإبداع والتقليد يستقي الشاعر بعض صوره من التراث الأدبي وذلك بفعل تأثره بالسابقين إلا أنّ الشاعر أضفي عليها مسحات جمالية فريدة ما أبرزها في اهابها الحديث ناصعة خلابة.
جمالية أسلوب ألامر في الصحيفة الباقرية
Authors: سميسم وئام , الموسوي نور الهدى
Published: March 2023

قدم البحث  دراسة شاملة  لأسلوب الأمر وجماليته في الصحيفة الباقرية  التي وردت في نصوص متناثرة في الصحيفة , وقد تباين أسلوب الأمر  بين أسلوب  يحمل  دلالة فيها أغراض ومقاصد مختلفة وحسب السياق  , فأشارت النصوص الدعائية لجمالية الأسلوب في تسخير  الألفاظ  لخدمة المقاصد , وعززت الصحيفة جمالية النصوص  بنصوص قرآنية .
تحليل قانوني لسلطة المحكمة التقديرية في أدلة إثبات الدعوى المدنية طبق قوانين المرافعات المدنية الإيرانية والعراقية
Authors: الكناني معصومة , خدا بخشي عبد الله , عابدي محمد , نيشابوري رضا
Published: March 2023

تشكل الدعاوى المدنية جزءاً مهماً مليئاً بالزوايا التي اختلفت إجراءاتها من دولة إلى أخرى ، كقانونَي سلطة المحكمة التقديرية في أدلة إثبات الدعوى المدنية طبق  قوانين المرافعات المدنية في دولتي إيران والعراق ، فالسلطة التقديرية نوع من الحرية تسعى لتقدير خطورة بعض الحالات الواقعية التي تحدث ، ولاختيار وقت تدخلّها ، وتقدير أصلح الوسائل لمواجهة هذه الحالة ، ولكنها محاطة دائماً بفكرة المصلحة العامة ، فتنوعت وسائل الإثبات وأنظمته فيها: كنظام أدلة الإثبات الحر الذي تمثلت وسائله بالاعتراف ، وقيام الضبوط القانونية ، وشهادة الشهود ، والخبرة ، ووجود الأدلة الخطية ، وهناك نظام الإثبات المقيد، وفيه يحدد المشرع عند وضع القانون الأدلة التي تصلح لبناء حكم عليها، أو قد يشترط أدلة محددة بذاتها لإثبات الجريمة ، وإسنادها إلى الفاعل ، بحيث لا يجوز للقاضي الاستناد إلى غيرها، وقد يكون نظام أدلة الإثبات المختلطة فيكون للمحكمة صلاحية السلطة التقديرية ضمن حدود القانون المرسومة باعتدال، ولا توجد سلطة تقديرية مطلقة طبقاً لقوانين المرافعات المدنية الإيرانية والعراقية .