bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Meperfluthrin poisoning from mosquito repellent fumes in a 14-year-old Nigerian male adolescent- a case report
Authors: Rasheedat Ibraheem M. , Ibraheem Sanusi , Peace Akanbi O. , Eseoghene Emerhor , Aishatu Gobir A.
Published: April 2024

Mosquito coils, common in resource-constraint countries where mosquito-borne diseases are endemic, are slow- burning sticks that emit smoke containing mosquito repellents, commonly pyrethroids like meperfluthrin. In humans, the documented side effects of inhaled meperfluthrin are few. We report a case of meperfluthrin toxicity following exposure to mosquito coil fumes. A 14-year-old male  adolescent developed multiple episodes of vomiting, respiratory distress, and altered consciousness following exposure to mosquito- repellent fumes containing 0.25% meperfluthrin. He had slept on a floor mat CC –BY 4.0 with the burning coil 20cm from his face before  the onset of symptoms. He received initial oxygen, steroids, and antibiotics care at a private hospital before being referred to the  teaching hospital. At presentation, his Glasgow Coma Score was 12, otherwise normal CNS finding. He developed irrational talk, violent  behaviour and insomnia three days later. He recovered fully with supportive care. Excessive inhalation of meperfluthrinfumes maylead to  neurotoxicity and pulmonary toxicity.
Functional constipation among apparently healthy adolescents in Sokoto, North– western Nigeria
Authors: Bello Jiya Fatima , Jiya Nma Mohammed , Ibitoye Paul Kehinde , Baba Jibrin , Adamu As'mau , Omeneke Isezuo Khadijat
Published: April 2024

Background / Aims: Functional constipation (FC) is an emerging global health problem that could be associated with psychological maladjustments in childhood. The objectives were to determine the prevalence, associated factors and predictors of FC among in-school adolescents in Sokoto. Methods: It was a cross sectional survey of apparently healthy sec[1]ondary school students in Sokoto metropolis selected via multistage random sampling, using a pre[1]tested semi-structured question[1]naire. Rome IV criteria for the diagnosis of FC were adopted in determining FC among the sub[1]jects. Data was analyzed using IBM-SPSS version 25. Results: Six hundred and three (603) adolescents were studied, majority 327 (54.2%) were males, their ages ranged between 10 and 19 years with mean (±SD) of 15.2 ± 2.6 years, with majority 246 (40.8%) belonging to age category 10-14 years. Most 383(63.5%) of the respondents attended public schools and 326(54.1%) were in CC –BY 4.0 senior secondary class category. Their parents were mainly 483 (80.1%) Hausa by tribe, graduates of tertiary institution 227 (37.6%),civil servants 268 (44.4%), and majority 272(45.1%) belonged to the middle social class. There was family history of constipation among 64(10.6%) of the subjects. Of the 603 adolescents that were studied, 123 of them had FC giving a prevalence of 20.4%. Gender (p=0.001), p=0.001), school type (p<0.001), access to toilet (p<0.001), unstable diet (p<0.001), inadequate physical activity (p<0.001) and poor self-concept (p = 0.005) were associated with FC and they remained independent predictors of FC on logistic regression analysis.
Conclusions: One out of five of the respondents had Functional constipation and it was associated with some socio-demographic and psychological factors.
Juvenile Xanthogranuloma with Ocular Manifestations in a Nigerian Infant: A Case Report
Authors: Enigbokan Omololu A. , Ugalahi Mary O. , Eyekpegha Oluwatofunmi T. , Abiola Valerie N. , Gold-Olufadi Shakirat , Onebunne Ezinne O. , Olusanya Bolutife A.
Published: April 2024

Accurate diagnosis is the foundation of optimal care, which occasionally requires a multidisciplinary approach. Rare diseases may pose some diagnostic challenges, especially in the context of their similarity to other more common pathologies. We report a case of Juvenile Xanthogranuloma (JXG), a rare disease that had some initial diagnostic challenges due to its similarity with molluscum contagiosum.
A Suspected Case of Patau Syndrome in an Eight-week-old Male Infant: A Case Report and Review of Literature
Authors: Aiwerioghene Uwaye , Benjamin Nandom , Akpede George A. , Ikhurionan Paul E.
Published: April 2024

Patau syndrome is the third most common autosomal trisomy. It is the least common and most severe of the viable autosomal trisomies. This chromosomal disorder has a characteristic phenotype consisting of multiple congenital anomalies. We report an eight-week-old male infant who is the first child of a non-consanguineous marriage born at term with multiple congenital anomalies. He had an absent left eye and a sunken right eye, a cleft lip, a cleft palate, a mid-facial hypoplasia and a flat occiput. A cranial CT scan showed gross dilatation of both lateral and third ventricles with the absence of the septum pellucidum and fused frontal lobes. There was also marked attenuation of the cortical mantle.
Awareness, attitude, and practice of pediatricians in relation to helicobacter pylori infection, diagnosis, and management in Rwanda
Authors: Nubahumpatse E. , Kabayiza J. C. , Callahan Cliff O. , Umuhoza C. , Nsanzabera M.
Published: April 2024

INTRODUCTION: Helicobacter pylori infection (HPI) is a global public health problem, believed to cause more than 300,000 deaths each year. This study explores pediatricians' awareness, attitudes, and practices regarding diagnosing and managing helicobacter pylori infection (HPI) in Rwanda.

METHODS: This descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted from May to June 2022 in Rwanda. Among eighty registered pediatricians, 66 were recruited based on a simple random sampling approach. The lead researcher distributed a self-administered questionnaire. Data were analyzed using SPSS software, and a p-value of ≤ 0.05 was considered significant.

RESULTS: Among sixty-six recruited participants, more than half (57.6%) initiated testing from 5-12 years of child’s age, 86.4% treated the infection after investigation, and the most requested investigations were: stool antigen (90.6%), serology test (46.9%), and endoscopic exam (31.3%). Participants from public institutions were more likely to utilize stool antigen (90.0% vs 50.0%, OR:1.800, p=0.006) and less likely to utilize serology tests (40.0% vs 83.3%, OR:0.480, p=0.041).Participants with the rank of consultant or beyond were more adherent to a 14-day antibiotic regimen than junior consultants (55.0% vs 26.9%, OR:1.624, p=0.025).

CONCLUSIONS: Rwandan pediatricians are aware of the current evidence on H. pylori and are willing to utilize evidence-based guidelines. The results express a need to institutionalize the existing evidence on HPI among the pediatric population and a need to promote continuous medical education for capacity building of the pediatricians. Where possible, hospitals should create and sustain the inter-facility agreement to utilize the existing minimum capacity to serve the maximum number of patients, as stated by Sustainable Development Goal 17.
Persistent primitive sciatic artery: a case report and review of the literature
Authors: Kubwimana O. , Sindikubwabo E. , Rugambwa J. , Gashegu J.
Published: April 2024

A persistent sciatic artery is an anatomical variation as the artery running in the posterior thigh compartment should have regressed at the embryological level. Its persistence should be looked into the window of potential complications such as aneurysms and limb ischemia. A number of cases have previously been documented in international journals, but none locally. We present findings of a monthly resident dissection course whereby an adult male cadaver was dissected on the gluteal and posterior thigh, and we found a persistent sciatic artery arising on the lateral circumflex femoral artery, and distally, it was joining the normal popliteal artery. Persistent sciatic artery is a variation worth knowing for surgeons and anesthesiologists approaching the posterior thigh. We should foster awareness of such variations through research.
Ansa brachii from a median-musculocutaneous trunk: an anatomical variation - a case report
Authors: Rugambwa J. P. , Kubwimana O. , Hirwa F. , Rafiki E. , Olorunnado S. , Gashegu J.
Published: April 2024

Anatomical variations in humans are widespread but highly complex. A thorough understanding of anatomy is essential for successful surgical and anesthetic procedures. Brachial plexus anatomical variations are prevalent and account for more than 50% of anatomical variations in cadaveric analyses of the human nervous system. Clinical outcomes may be unsatisfactory if specific brachial plexus anatomical variations are overlooked. In 22% of axillary blocks, the musculocutaneous nerve location was found to be irregular. It may be joined to the median nerve and extended distally before disconnecting from it or may be located close to the axillary artery more frequently. Hence, understanding the anatomy of the brachial plexus is necessary for excellent clinical outcomes in upper extremity surgical procedures. We identified a complex left brachial plexus anatomical variation during the upper limbs dissection course. From the lateral cord, two parallel nervous brands emerge as the musculocutaneous nerve and median nerve fusing into the median-musculocutaneous common trunk. Distally, this trunk forms the ansa brachii that gives the nerve to the biceps brachii muscle, the nerve to the brachialis muscle, and the lateral cutaneous nerve of the forearm. Four branches from the lateral cord, the musculocutaneous nerve, and the median-musculocutaneous trunk sequentially innervated the coracobrachialis muscle. Successful upper extremity surgery and anesthesia need a thorough understanding of the human brachial plexus anatomy and its variations. Additional research and dissections are encouraged to understand human anatomy and its variations.
Duplicated gluteus maximus muscle: rare variant anatomy: a case report - a case report
Authors: Rugambwa J. P. , Umuhire J. , Nkusi D. , Kubwimana O. , Gashegu J.
Published: April 2024

The gluteal region is an important anatomical and clinical area that contains muscles and vital neurovascular bundles. The gluteus maximus is the largest and most powerful muscle in the human body. While there can be some anatomical variations in the gluteus maximus, they are generally minor and do not significantly affect its function; however, its proximity to the sciatic nerve necessitates attention. Hence, a thorough understanding of the gluteal region's anatomy is crucial. In the gluteal region of an adult male cadaver dissection for the postgraduate surgical trainees' regular cadaver dissection course, we discovered a variation of the gluteus maximus muscle that was duplicated with a superficial big portion and a deep small muscle component. The little portion was attached to the hip bone by two tendinous slips connected by a tendinous arch under which the sciatic nerve runs. With this type of anatomical disposition, the sciatic nerve may become entrapped if a small portion of the gluteus muscle hypertrophies, resulting in sciatica. Since the gluteus maximus can entrap the sciatic nerve, understanding the anatomy of the gluteal region is crucial for both anatomical and clinical reasons. Clinicians should be aware of this anatomy for successful surgeries of the gluteal region, intramuscular injections, and dealing with complaints of sciatica. Additional investigation and dissections of the gluteal region are urged for a better comprehension of human anatomy and its variability.
Inheriting the Goddess – continuity or change? Have the values and beliefs of the Goddess movement that formed the spiritual foundation of Greenham Common women’s peace camp in the nineteen-eighties, informed women’s climate change activism in the contemporary Extinction Rebellion movement?
Authors:   , Taylor Carole
Published: April 2024

This thesis provides an ethnographic exploration of the British Feminist movement as it has evolved over the last forty years. Specifically, this research examines the Goddess movement that underpinned women’s anti-nuclear activism at Greenham Common women’s peace camp in the nineteen-eighties and considers whether it has continued to inform the spiritual world of female climate change activists involved in Extinction Rebellion (hereafter referred to as XR) since two-thousand-and-eighteen. This reflective ethnographic approach, based on focused field research among women directly involved in related activism, has been framed by the works of Robert A Orsi (2007, 2008, 2013) and suggests that the presence of the Goddess during the Greenham actions was very much part of the overall spiritual experience and, indeed, motivation to act. Furthermore, I will draw on the work of Donovan O Schaefer (2015) and examine the role of grief in relation to affect theory as it has underpinned women’s activism from anti-nuclear to climate change crisis over the past four decades. I have approached this thesis primarily as a historical enquiry into Goddess feminism at Greenham Common women’s peace camp, comparing it with Goddess feminism in XR, expecting to find that the values and spiritual beliefs in relation to the Goddess would be little changed in forty years. I have used a reflexive ethnographic approach with the collection of qualitative data through recorded interviews, to understand the lives and similarities between Goddess feminists four decades apart. These interviews and observations, which provide the backbone of my research, have revealed rich and informative testimony from my informants, which I hope will add considerably to the fairly limited body of work on the Goddess at Greenham and, to a lesser extent, in XR.
Acquisition of L3 French: The impact of (non-)correspondence of word order in previously acquired languages
Authors: Strætkvern Sunniva , Listhaug Kjersti
Published: April 2024

The current study investigates the acquisition of finite verb placement in L3 French in L1 Norwegian L2 English speakers at university level. We investigate how the (non-)correspondence in surface structure in speakers’ previously acquired languages affects the acquisition of verb placement in specific structures in the L3. Previous research has found that learners performed better with non-subject-initial main clauses (where their L2 English had a corresponding structure) than with subject-initial main clauses with adverbs (where their L1 Norwegian displayed corresponding surface structure) (Listhaug et al., 2021). In the current study, we investigate these same structures, in addition to relative clauses with adverbs, where neither Norwegian nor English surface structure corresponds to French. We expected learners to perform worse on this structure due to two factors: 1) non-correspondence in surface structure in both previously acquired languages, and 2) costliness of verb movement.  Participants completed an acceptability judgment task in English and French. Our results show that learners performed better with non-subject-initial main clauses than with the other two structures, where they accepted target and non-target word order to the same degree. No preference for non-movement of the verb in relative clauses emerged. Our results indicate that English acts as the main transfer source in this particular language combination. We propose that our results are best accounted for by property-by-property models, and we argue that decisive factors are typological similarity between the L2 and L3, as well as cognitive economy in terms of verb movement.
Petrophysical Evaluation of Selected Wells in FUBA Field Reservoir in Niger Delta, Nigeria
Authors: U. Ochoma
Published: April 2024

Petrophysical evaluation of selected wells in FUBA field reservoir in Niger Delta, Nigeria are here presented. A suite of well logs comprising gamma ray, deep resistivity, density, sonic and neutron were used in the analysis. Petrophysical properties evaluated are; thickness, porosity, permeability, water saturation and hydrocarbon saturation. Two distinct horizons were mapped. The lithostratigraphy correlation section revealed that each of the sand units spread over the field differ in thickness with some units occurring at greater depth than their adjacent unit, that is possibly an evidence of faulting. From the result of Petrophysical evaluation, on average, net thickness, effective porosity, permeability, water saturation, hydrocarbon saturation and shale volume values are 13.50 ft, 23.50%, 463.70 mD, 30.50%, 69.50% and 12.50% for reservoir sand Q and 45.00 ft, 22.20%, 495.24 mD, 32% and 68% and 16.50% for reservoir sand R. The porosity and permeability values have been classed as good to excellent for reservoir sand Q and R respectively. The hydrocarbon saturation and water saturation values are good for reservoir development for production. The results of the sand-shale lithology calculated indicate the following (i) the fraction of shale in the reservoirs is quite low; (ii) sandstone volume decreased with increasing depth while shale volume increased with depth; (iii) an inverse relationship between permeability and shale volume and a direct relationship between permeability and the volume of sand in the reservoirs. This is typical of clastic reservoir systems in the Niger Delta. An analysis of the petrophysical attributes maps indicates how the petrophysical qualities vary across the reservoirs. The results for this work revealed the presence of hydrocarbon in both reservoirs across the wells in the study area.
Optimization of physical education in the organization of secondary vocational education based on elective classes
Authors: Строева И.В. , Романенков Д.А.
Published: April 2024

В статье рассматриваются проблемы оптимизации физического воспитания в средних профессиональных учреждениях. Отмечается, что физическая культура является частью учебного процесса и решает комплекс оздоровительных, развивающих, воспитательных задач. Для оптимизации процесса физического воспитания учащихся техникума разработана программа факультативных занятий легкой атлетикой. Программа направлена на повышение организованной двигательной активности юношей с учетом их индивидуальных морфофункциональных характеристик и физической подготовленности. Формирующий педагогический эксперимент показал, что использование средств легкой атлетики способствует функциональной адаптации организма занимающихся к физической нагрузке, интенсивному развитию координации, силы и выносливости. Интеграция учебных занятий физической культурой и факультативных занятий легкой атлетикой позволяет значительно повысить физическую подготовленность и функциональные возможности обучающихся.

Educational institutions of secondary specialized education train qualified workers and employees with strong special skills, good health, and high performance. Physical culture is part of the educational process and solves a complex of health-improving, developmental, and educational tasks. To optimize the process of physical education for technical school students, a program of optional athletics classes has been developed. The program is aimed at increasing the organized motor activity of young men, taking into account their individual morphofunctional characteristics and physical fitness. A formative pedagogical experiment shows that the use of athletics promotes functional adaptation of the body of those involved in physical activity, intensive development of coordination, strength and endurance. Integration of physical education classes and elective athletics classes can significantly increase physical fitness and functional capabilities of students.
The image of the Other as a factor in the formation of the professional self-concept of police officers
Authors: Самоукова М.И.
Published: April 2024

В статье рассматривается проблема соотношения образа Я и Я-концепции, определяется роль образа Другого в формировании вышеперечисленных категорий, на основе теоретического анализа формулируется определение профессиональной Я-концепции. Приводятся результаты эмпирического исследования, направленного на изучение различий в структурах образа полицейского (профессиональная Я-концепция) и образа правонарушителя (образ Другого)

The article deals with the problem of the relationship between the self-image and the self-concept, determines the role of the image of the Other in the formation of the above categories. On the basis of theoretical analysis, the definition of the professional self-concept is formulated. The results of an empirical study aimed at studying differences in the structures of the image of a policeman (professional self-concept) and the image of an offender (the image of the other) are presented
External debt of the Russian Empire at the turn of the 1820–1930s
Authors: Баев О.В.
Published: April 2024

Статья посвящена экономическим и внешнеполитическим аспектам финансирования российского бюджета на рубеже 20–30-х гг. XIX в. К этому времени Россия стала активным участником европейского рынка капиталов, регулярно совершая внешние займы и обслуживая свой государственный долг. Российское Министерство финансов умело использовало ситуацию, складывающуюся на европейских финансовых рынках с целью сокращения бюджетных расходов на выплату процентов и погашение внешнего долга. В данный период времени ключевыми событиями, повлиявшими на финансовое положение России в Европе, стали Адрианопольский мирный договор с Османской империей и революции во Франции и Бельгии. Царскому правительству удалось принять адекватные решения, в результате чего Россия сохранила устойчивое положение на европейских финансовых рынках.

The article is devoted to economic and foreign policy aspects of financing the Russian budget at the turn of the 1820–1830s. By this time, Russia had become an active participant in the European capital market, regularly making foreign loans and servicing its public debt. The Russian Ministry of Finance skillfully used the situation in the European financial markets in order to reduce budget expenditures on interest payments and repayment of external debt. In thatperiod of time, the key events that affected Russia’s financial situation in Europe were the Adrianople Treaty with the Ottoman Empire and the revolutions in France and Belgium. The Tsarist government managed to make adequate decisions, as a result of which Russia maintained a stable position in European financial markets.
EFFECT OF SURFACE MODIFICATION BY NITROGEN AND OXYGEN ON MECHANICAL PERFORMANCE OF Zr-1%Nb ALLOY
Authors: Trush V.S. , Stoev P.I. , Fedirko V.M. , Tikhonovsky M.A. , Pohrelyuk I.M. , Luk’yanenko A.G. , Lavrys S.M. , Stetsko A.E. , Korendiy V.M. , Butrynskyi I.Z.
Published: April 2024

The effect of surface modification by oxygen and nitrogen from a controlled gaseous medium on the fatigue life under cyclic and long-term static loading of Zr-1%Nb alloy thin-sheet samples was studied. Positive effect of gas nitriding and thermal oxidation on mechanical and fatigue performance under cyclic and static loading of Zr-1%Nb alloy was shown: under pure bending – by ~23%; under cyclic stretching – by ~25% and under long-term static loading in air with exposure of 100 h at room temperature – by ~12% and at a temperature of 380 °С  by ~6%. It was established that oxidation and nitriding effectively improve fatigue life and fracture stresses under long-term static loading of Zr-1%Nb alloy thin-sheet.
INFLUENCE OF THE METAL UNDERLAYER ON THE CAVITATION RESISTANCE OF NITRIDED STEEL WITH Mo2N COATING
Authors: Zadneprovskiy Yu.А. , Belous V.А. , Domnich I.S. , Kovalenko V.I. , Rostova H.Yu. , Tantsyurа I.G. , Tolmachova G.N. , Ishchenko M.G. , Kuprin А.S.
Published: April 2024

A complex modification of 25CrMoV steel has been carried out, which includes nitriding in arc-enhanced glow discharge plasma, deposition of metallic sublayer (Mo, Cr or Ti) and deposition of top layer of Mo2N coating. The structure studies showed that depending on the material and the thickness of the sublayer (1.5...6 µm), defects and delaminations could form at the interfaces, while no defects were observed in the absence of the metallic sublayer. The concentration of nitrogen in the complex modified layers depends on the composition of the metallic sublayer, but does not affect the total depth of nitriding of the hardened steel ~ 160 µm. The hardness of the nitrided layer is ~ 12 GPa, and the hardness of the Mo2N coating is ~ 30 GPa. The cavitation resistance of complex-modified 25CrMoV steel without the metal sublayer is 2 times higher than the initial steel.
An Examination of Cyberbullying and Strategies for Prevention
Authors:   People’s Police Academy, Hanoi, Vietnam, Dung Dinh Trung , Tuan Nguyen Thanh ,   People’s Police Academy, Hanoi, Vietnam
Published: April 2024

While the Internet has undeniably revolutionized global affairs, it has also become a platform for cyberbullying, a grave manifestation of inappropriate conduct among young people. A growing number of literature has begun to document the prevalence, predictors, and outcomes of cyberbullying, which affects a significant portion of today's youth. The objective of this article is to conduct a comprehensive analysis of the current cyberbullying research.
EMOTIONS AND FEELINGS OF NURSES IN PATIENT CARING AND WORKING SITUATIONS
Authors: chandra Dr. Premalatha Jaya
Published: April 2024

Nurses play such a crucial role in healthcare, and their experiences can be quite diverse. In patient care, nurses often feel a sense of empathy and compassion towards their patients. They strive to provide comfort and support during challenging times. In working situations, nurses may experience a range of emotions. They can feel a great sense of fulfillment and satisfaction when they see their patients recover and improve. However, the demanding nature of their work can also lead to feelings of stress and exhaustion. Despite the challenges, nurses often find joy in making a positive impact on the lives of their patients. It's important to remember that every nurse's experience is unique, and their emotions can vary depending on the specific situations they encounter. But overall, nurses are dedicated professionals who demonstrate incredible strength, resilience, and care in their work. They truly make a difference in the lives of those they serve.
HOME MANAGEMENT FOR BREAST ENGORGEMENT AMONG POSTNATAL MOTHERS
Authors: Kumar J Dr. Sathish
Published: April 2024

Breast engorgement is when the breasts become overly full with milk after childbirth. It can cause discomfort, pain, and swelling. It typically occurs a few days after giving birth when milk production increases. Breast engorgement can make breastfeeding challenging, but there are ways to manage it. Breast engorgement happens when the breasts get really full and painful because of too much milk. It's common after giving birth. Some reasons for engorgement are not breastfeeding or pumping enough, not latching properly, or sudden changes in breastfeeding patterns.To manage engorgement, try breastfeeding or pumping milk more often to empty the breasts. Using warm compresses before feeding can help with milk flow, and cold compresses afterward can reduce swelling. Massaging the breasts gently and wearing a supportive bra can also provide relief.
MODERN ARCHITECTURE IN POST INDEPENDENCE INDIA
Authors: Chhabra Dr. Pankaj
Published: April 2024

In the pre-independence era of India, during 1930s & 1940s, the architecture of the country was oscillating between the revivalist and rationalist extremes of architectural style. So much so that the architectural firms run by British architects were favouring modified classicism, which could be seen in the form of international modernism as architectural style in their work. At the same point in time, the propagators of nationalist movement had thrown their weight behind revivalism and their wish was fulfilled by Sris Chandra Chatterjee by defining it as ‘The Modern Indian architectural movement’ in the form of Lakshami Narayan (Birla) Temple (1938), which was full of revivalist ideas. After independence, it was the wish of political masters to project the nation as a progressive one in front of the world. Hence, they chose architecture as a tool. It was difficult to do so with existing architectural firms in the country, as their architecture was amalgamation of their conservative outlook of the 1930s and images of modern buildings. Though some departure from conservative outlook was attained by foreign trained Indian architects like A.P. Kanvinde, Habib Rahman, Gautam & Gira Sarabhai, impetus to it was given by political patronage to the rationalist theory in architecture by the then Prime Minister, Pt. Jawahar Lal Nehru. Hence, foreign masters of modern architecture were invited to create edifices of modern architecture on Indian soil, for the world to see a progressive nation in the making. This study describes the architectural work of one of the pioneer masters of modern architecture, Le-Corbusier.
Scalable Cloud Architectures for Deploying AI Applications
Authors:   Technical Project Manager, Peoria, Arizona, USA, Emmanni Phani Sekhar
Published: April 2024

The integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) into cloud computing represents a pivotal shift in the technological landscape, offering unprecedented opportunities for innovation across industries. Deploying AI applications at scale on the cloud poses unique challenges, necessitating the development of scalable cloud architectures tailored to meet the computational demands and data processing needs inherent to AI. This article explores the foundational aspects of cloud computing architectures, emphasizing the principles of scalability essential for AI applications. It delves into the core challenges faced when deploying AI on the cloud, such as computational requirements, data management, network constraints, and security concerns. Further, it presents various architectural models that facilitate scalability, including containerization, serverless computing, and cloud-native AI services, drawing from realworld case studies to illustrate effective strategies and best practices. Additionally, the article examines performance optimization techniques, security considerations, and the future directions of cloud-based AI deployments, highlighting the role of emerging technologies such as quantum computing and edge AI. By providing a comprehensive overview of scalable cloud architectures for AI applications, this article aims to guide researchers, practitioners, and organizations in leveraging cloud computing to its full potential, thereby enabling more efficient, secure, and scalable AI solutions.
Occupational Exposure to Pesticides and the Occurrence of Mental Disorders: A Systematic Review of the Literature
Authors:   Postgraduate Program in Applied Health Sciences - State University of Oeste do Paraná, Francisco Beltrão Campus, Francisco Beltrão, Paraná, Brazil, Grasiela Rossi Maiara , Moter Benvegnú Dalila ,   Postgraduate Program in Health, Welfare and Sustainable Animal Production in Fronteira Sul - Federal University of Fronteira Sul, Campus Realeza, Realeza, Paraná, Brazil
Published: April 2024

Pesticides use has allowed an increase in food productivity. However, harmful effects on human health have been reported, such as mental illness, especially in the rural population. In this context, the present work systematically reviewed the literature on the occurrence of depressive and anxiogenic disorders in farmers occupationally exposed to pesticides. The guidelines recommended by PRISMA were adopted, using the PICO strategy. The platforms used for the search were PUBMED, SCOPUS, and Google Scholar, with works published since 2002 to 2020. The inclusion criteria adopted considered crosssectional and longitudinal studies, published only in English, whose investigation evaluated human exposure to pesticides and the occurrence of mental illness. After applying the inclusion filters, nine studies were selected. The combined studies reported that 5.681 farmers were occupationally exposed to pesticides. The main illnesses reported were depression and/or anxiety, accompanied by symptoms such as headaches, respiratory diseases, and mental fatigue. Despite the incidence of other factors such as cigarette use, lack of personal protective equipment, and socioeconomic components, occupational exposure to pesticides is directly associated with depression. It was also noted that the intensity, frequency, and duration of exposure if combined with the number of acute intoxications, potentiates the development of depressive conditions
Práticas ambientais utilizadas na produção de leite de búfala: uma visão geral dos estudos
Authors: Soares Bruna Borges , Maranduba Henrique Leonardo , Rodrigues Luciano Brito
Published: April 2024

Devido à crescente demanda por alimentos de alta qualidade, a produção e o consumo de leite de búfala, bem como de seus derivados lácteos, têm impulsionado a exploração desta atividade em todo o mundo. No entanto, os impactos ambientais decorrentes da atividade são inegáveis e têm impulsionado a busca por métodos de produção mais sustentáveis e direcionado esforços nesse sentido. O estudo em questão realizou um levantamento de trabalhos relacionados às práticas ambientais utilizadas na produção de búfalos e às metodologias de Gestão Ambiental. Um levantamento preliminar identificou 463 estudos para as palavras-chave utilizadas, dos quais apenas 8% continham uma abordagem ambiental, incluindo a metodologia de Avaliação do Ciclo de Vida (ACV), ferramenta-chave para avaliar a sustentabilidade ambiental. Os trabalhos identificados avaliaram, além das emissões de GEE e sua associação com o potencial de aquecimento global, outros impactos, como esgotamento abiótico, acidificação e eutrofização das águas. Os resultados encontrados demonstram a contemporaneidade do tema. Porém, vale destacar que poucos estudos foram realizados até o momento e, portanto, é um campo de estudo oportuno para desenvolvimento de pesquisas, visto que medidas sustentáveis são cada vez mais exigidas nos diversos segmentos agrícolas.
Inhibitory Effect of Stachytarpheta mutabilis Extracts on the Corrosion of Mild Steel in Acidic Media
Authors:   Department of Pure and Applied Chemistry, University of Calabar, Nigeria, Bassey Effiong Bassey , ME Ikpi ,   Department of Pure and Applied Chemistry, University of Calabar, Nigeria
Published: April 2024

The anticorrosive potential of Stachytarpheta mutabilis leaf extract (SMLE) as a corrosion inhibitor for corrosion of mild steel (MS) in 1 M HCl was investigated using weight loss measurement as well as gasometric techniques at 30 and 60 oc. Relevant thermodynamic equations were employed to estimate the activation energy, enthalpy change and entropy change. The adsorption isotherms were used to determine the Gibbs free energy change. Results obtained showed that SMLE functioned as an excellent corrosion inhibitor for mild steel in the acidic environment. Temperature studies revealed a decrease in inhibition efficiency with increase in temperature and activation energies increased in the presence of the extract. The adsorption of SMLE on mild steel was approximated using Freundlich, Flory-Huggins, Frumkin, El-Awary’s and Temkin isotherms but Langmuir gave the best fit. Both kinetic and thermodynamic parameters governing the adsorption process were calculated and discussed. The adsorption followed a first order kinetics. As concluded from the results, the adsorption of S. mutabilis on mild steel in 1M HCl medium is feasible, spontaneous and it occurred by physical adsorption. From the experimental results obtained, it can be concluded that SMLE inhibit corrosion effectively when compared well with many reported green inhibitors for MS corrosion.
Endovascular Embolization of Spontaneously Ruptured Renal Artery Pseudoaneurysm in a Post-Partum Woman: A Case Report
Authors:   Department of Radiology, Teaching Hospital Jaffna, Sri Lanka, Jenil AA , Jayanthan BAD ,   Department of Radiology, Teaching Hospital Jaffna, Sri Lanka, Karunarathna WADP ,   Department of Radiology, Teaching Hospital Jaffna, Sri Lanka, Pirannavan R ,   Department of Radiology, Teaching Hospital Jaffna, Sri Lanka, Saravanabhava N ,   Consultant Obstetrician and Gynecologist, Teaching Hospital Jaffna, Sri Lanka, Gowribahan T ,   Consultant Genitourinary Surgeon, Teaching Hospital Jaffna, Sri Lanka
Published: April 2024

Renal artery pseudoaneurysm (RAP) is a rare but potentially life-threatening condition that is often challenging to diagnose. While commonly associated with procedures or trauma, spontaneous cases are exceedingly rare. We present a case of a post-partum woman with a spontaneously ruptured segmental renal artery pseudoaneurysm. We report a 19-year-old post-partum woman presented with an enlarged kidney and rising serum creatinine levels following a caesarean section. Imaging revealed a ruptured renal artery pseudoaneurysm, and endovascular glue embolization was performed successfully.
Improving the Efficiency of Ground Clearance for Cemetery Land and Cemeteries in Nhon Hoi Economic Area, Binh Dinh Province, Case Study of the Southwest Urban Area Project in Nhon Ly Commune
Authors: Hien Bui Thi Dieu , Ngan Mai Thi Xuan , Hoan Tran Minh
Published: April 2024

The objective of this study is to evaluate the current situation, thereby proposing some solutions to improve the efficiency of site clearance when the State recovers cemetery land and graveyards in Nhon Hoi Economic Zone, Binh Province – determination for the case of the Southwest Urban Area of Nhon Ly commune. By collecting and processing primary and secondary data, the research results show that the promulgation of legal documents on compensation and site clearance for cemetery land and the Coordination between agencies and sectors affected by the project during the site clearance process has been carried out well. However, with pressure on time, personnel and some graves that have not yet been declared, a relocation date has not been chosen, and legal documents have not fully updated the compensation and support unit prices for the victims. All types of graves and architectural objects, the cemetery land clearance project, and the Southwest Urban Area of Nhon Ly commune cemetery are behind schedule. The study has proposed several solutions that will improve the efficiency of site clearance for cemetery land and local graveyards in the future.
A Review of Artificial Intelligence Techniques for Quality Control in Semiconductor Production
Authors: Das Rajat Suvra
Published: April 2024

Purpose: Exploring AI techniques to improve the quality control of semiconductor production brings numerous advantages, such as enhanced precision, heightened efficiency, and early detection of issues, cost reduction, continuous enhancement, and a competitive edge. These benefits establish this area of research and its practical application in the semiconductor industry as valuable and worthwhile.

Methodology: It aims to highlight the advancements, methodologies employed, and outcomes obtained thus far. By scrutinizing the current state of research, the primary objective of this paper is to identify significant challenges and issues associated with AI approaches in this domain. These challenges encompass data quality and availability, selecting appropriate algorithms, interpreting AI models, and integrating them with existing production systems. It is vital for researchers and industry professionals to understand these challenges to effectively address them and devise effective solutions. Moreover, it aims to lay the groundwork for future researchers, offering them a theoretical framework to devise potential solutions for enhancing quality control in semiconductor production. This review aims to drive a research on the semi-conductor production with the AI techniques to enhance the Quality control.

Findings: The main findings to offer research is more efficient and accurate approach compared to traditional manual methods, leading to improved product quality, reduced costs, and increased productivity. Armed with this knowledge, future researchers can design and implement innovative AI-driven solutions to enhance quality control in semiconductor production.

Unique contribution to theory, policy and practice: Overall, the theoretical foundation presented in this paper will aid researchers in developing novel solutions to improve quality control in the semiconductor industry, ultimately leading to enhanced product reliability and customer satisfaction.
Toll Operations: User Perception and Satisfaction
Authors: Lembhe Pankaj
Published: April 2024

Purpose: This research paper aims to explore the user perception and satisfaction in toll operations. It focuses on measuring the satisfaction levels of users and understanding their perceptions of the toll operations.

Methodology: The research utilizes various methods such as questionnaire surveys and literature reviews to collect data and analyze the factors that influence user perception and satisfaction.

Findings: Exploring toll operations from the perspective of user perception and satisfaction offers a unique lens through which to understand the interplay between infrastructure management and user experience. Analyzing user perception and satisfaction in toll operations can inform policy decisions aimed at improving overall system efficiency and user experience.

Unique Contribution to Theory, Policy and Practice: Integrating insights from user perception and satisfaction into toll operation management practices can yield tangible benefits for infrastructure operators and users alike. By adopting a customer-centric mindset, operators can implement service improvements that resonate with user preferences and expectations, thereby enhancing overall satisfaction and loyalty.
CRISIS COMMUNICATION IN HEALTHCARE
Authors: Tomić Zoran , Vegar Vladimir , Radalj Miro
Published: April 2024

he paper explores the key role of crisis communication in addressing the growing number of crisis situations in healthcare. It examines and analyze different forms of crises in healthcare, encompassing financial and ethical dimensions, emphasizing that the effective management of crisis communication is integral to overall crisis management and thus, helps preserve the reputation of the organization and sometimes ensures its survival, threatened by crises. The significance of preparedness and the timely identification of potential crises emphasizes the crucial responsibilities of communicators, particularly in the contemporary era marked by swift and efficient modern communication techniques and tools. The text highlights the imperative requirement for two-way symmetrical communication with the media and all stakeholders before and during a crisis. The conclusion is that successful crisis management depends on crisis planning, simulations, and comprehensive training across all crisis management processes, inclusively and with a specific emphasis on crisis communication.Keywords: crisis; healthcare; crisis management; crisis communication; communication; planning; communication models, public, crisis stages, COVID-19.
COMPLEMENTARY MEDICINE IN PSYCHIATRY
Authors: Babić Dragan , Babić Mario , Ćurlin Marina , Franjić Darjan
Published: April 2024

In recent decades, conventional medicine has begun to include natural remedies and spiritual therapy in the treatment of people with mental disorders, and in recent years, physicians and healthcare professionals more often refer to alternative and complementary methods in the treatment of mental disorders. Alternative medicine includes “other treatments” and a more suitable term would be complementary medicine which supplements the definition of conventional medicine accepted by the World Health Organization. After the rise of pharmaceutical industry in the second half of the 20th century and significant advancement in the treatment of mental disorders, comes a period of disappointment and acceptance of the fact that synthetic drugs are not omnipotent and may have serious and unpleasant side-effects. Due to this fact, there is a growing interest in the treatment of mental disorders with the use of complementary methods. It is important to note that these methods are not a substitute for standard treatment procedures and their appropriate application does not diminish the importance of classical treatment of psychiatric disorders. Numerous patients refuse classical therapy and seek the help of complementary medicine methods. It is therefore important for physicians and healthcare professionals to have knowledge of complementary medicine which is science based and advises on treatment methods provided they are scientifically justified. Key words: complementary medicine, psychiatry
EXAMINATION OF THE PSYCHOLOGICAL EFFECTS OF THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC ON MEDICAL PERSONNEL WORKING IN THE FILIATION TEAM: A MIXED METHOD STUDY
Authors: Özköroğlu Muhammet , Gök Uğur Hacer
Published: April 2024

Objective: This study was conducted to determine the psychological effects of the Covid-19 pandemic on medical personnel working in the filtration team, and to examine the possible effects in depth.
Methods: The research was conducted using the exploratory sequential mixed pattern between February 2022 and February 2023 on the medical personnel working in the filiation team in A District Health Directorate. In the quantitative stage of the research, the population consisted of 248 medical personnel working in the filiation team, and the sample consisted of 181 participants who met the inclusion criteria and agreed to participate in the study. The quantitative data of the research were collected using the “Personal Information Form” and the “Impact of Event Scale”, and the qualitative data were collected using the “Semi-Structured Interview Form”.
Results: In the study, it was found that 30.4% of the medical personnel working during the filiation process were psychologically affected. In the in-depth interviews, it was determined that there were categories of fear, anxiety, loneliness, sleep problems, stigma, trauma, changes in affectivity, stress, deterioration in social relationships, fatigue and strain under the theme of psychological effects.
Conclusions: The study found that about a third of the medical personnel working in the filiation process were psychologically affected by the pandemic, and they experienced psychological effects such as fear, anxiety, loneliness, sleep problems, stigma, trauma, changes in affectivity, stress, deterioration in social relationships, fatigue and strain.
LEJYONER KALESİ'NDE SANAT: ZERZEVAN'DA BULUNAN TİBİALAR ÜZERİNE DEĞERLENDİRMELER
Authors: Coşkun Aytaç , Durma Fatma , Oğuz Kırca E. Deniz
Published: April 2024

Roma İmparatorluğu'nun doğu sınır garnizonu olan Zerzevan Kalesi'nin bulunduğu bölge, dönemin iki büyük gücü olan Roma ile Parth/Sasaniler arasındaki büyük çatışmalara tanıklık etmiştir. Bu anlaşmazlıklara ciddi şekilde maruz kalmış olan yerlerden biri de Diyarbakır'ın Çınar ilçesinin 13 km güneydoğusundaki Demirölçek Köyü sınırları içinde yer alan Zerzevan Kalesi'dir. Zerzevan Kalesi askeri yerleşiminde 2014 yılında başlayan kazı çalışmaları, bölgenin Asur, Pers, Parth ve özellikle Roma Dönemi’nin aydınlatılması açısından oldukça önemli bir rol üstlenmektedir.
MS 2-3. yy’larda, antik yol ağına hâkim stratejik bir noktada, askeri ihtiyaçları karşılayacak düzende kurulan ve Roma lejyoner kalesi standartlarıyla asgari düzeyde uyum gösteren Zerzevan askeri yerleşimi, bugüne kadar pagan ve Hristiyan Roma unsurlarını yansıtan pek çok yapıya ev sahipliği yapmaktadır. Çalışmanın amacı, 2019 ve 2021 yıllarında Zerzevan (Lejyoner) Kalesi’nde başlatılan arkeolojik kazı çalışmaları esnasında gün ışığına çıkarılan ve literatürdeki tibia morfolojisini destekleyen buluntuların olası işlev(ler)ini sorgulamaktadır.
Garnizonun kuzey sektöründeki Mithras Kutsal Alanı’nda bulunan tibialara ilişkin ana gözlem ve bulgular, söz konusu buluntuların ilişkili olduğu yapı ve malzemeler ışığında ele alınmaktadır. Tibiaların tarihlendirilmesi için aynı karelajda bulunan eserler ve kontekstlerinin yanı sıra farklı bölgelerden karşılaştırmalı örnekler temel alınmıştır. Sonuç olarak, Geç Roma Dönemi’ne (olasılıkla 3-4. yy’lar arasına) ait olması gereken tibiaların, öncelikli olarak bir tür skolion kapsamında veya olağan Mithraik ayinler sırasında kullanılmış olabileceği değerlendirilmektedir.