bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Comparison of Ocular Biometry between Primary Open Angle Glaucoma Patients and Normal subjects
Authors: Manandhar Nisha , Pradhan Chandni , Joshi Purushottam , Subedi Prabha , Shrestha Pranav
Published: November 2021

Introduction: Glaucoma is one of the major causes of irreversible blindness. In Nepal, the most common type of Glaucoma seen is Primary Open Angle Glaucoma. There are many risk factors associated with Primary Open Angle Glaucoma. The main objective of the study was to compare ocular biometric parameters in patients diagnosed with Primary Open Angle Glaucoma and age matched controls.
Material and methods: This is a hospital based cross sectional study done at Mechi Eye Hospital. The study included 137 cases of Primary Open Angle Glaucoma and 75 normal individuals as control.  Axial length (AL), anterior chamber depth (ACD), Keratometry ‘K’ value and Central Corneal Thickness (CCT) were measured. Mann – Whitney U test was used for statistical analysis.
Results: Mean age in Primary Open Angle Glaucoma group was (55.25 ± 10.16 years) and in the control group was (60.96 ± 10.91 years). Axial length  in the Primary Open Angle Glaucoma group (23.16 ±1.19 mm) was deeper as compared to the control group (22.69 ±0.89 mm), the difference was statistically significant (p<0.001). Anterior chamber depth (ACD) was statistically deeper in the Primary Open Angle Glaucoma group (3.05 ±0.51 mm) as compared to the control group (2.86 ±0.46 mm), (p<0.01). Central corneal thickness (CCT) was thinner in the Primary Open Angle Glaucoma group (519.5 ±36.25 um) as compared to the control group (525.40 ±37.77 um) but the difference was not found to be statistically significant (p<0.19). K value in Primary Open Angle Glaucoma (7.54 ±0.41mm) was higher than age-matched controls (7.58 ± 0.33mm) but the difference was not statistically significant (p<0.79).
Conclusion: Patients with Primary Open Angle Glaucoma had longer Axial length (AL) and deeper Anterior chamber depth (ACD) as compared to normal individuals.
Glaucoma Screening in Family Members of Glaucoma Patients at a Tertiary Eye Hospital in Eastern Region of Nepal
Authors: Bhandari Ravi Dhar , Khanal Bandana , Poudel Manish , Shrestha Mohan Krishna , Thapa Suman Shamsher
Published: November 2021

Introduction: The second most common cause of blindness in the world is glaucoma. Family history plays an important role in early detection and management of patients with glaucoma. The main objective of this study was to determine the prevalence of glaucoma in first degree relatives of Primary open angle glaucoma (POAG) and Primary angle closure glaucoma (PACG) patients. Glaucoma awareness among the first degree relatives was also assessed.   
Materials and methods: A  cross sectional hospital based study was designed to examine and diagnose glaucoma among first degree relatives of patients with POAG and PACG, attending the outpatient department at Ramlal Golchha Eye Hospital in the Eastern region of Nepal from June 2016 to May 2017. A comprehensive eye examination was conducted by a glaucoma specialist at the hospital. All subjects underwent vision screening, refraction, slit lamp biomicroscopy, intraocular pressure (IOP) measurement, gonioscopy and a dilated fundus examination. All glaucoma suspects and those diagnosed with glaucoma were enrolled for visual field examination.Results:  Two hundred and twenty-seven first degree relatives of 72 patients were invited for the examination. Out of 227 individuals, 131 (males 67.94%, females 32.06%) agreed to participate in the study. A total of 23 (17.56%) individuals were diagnosed with glaucoma, 10 (43.47%) as POAG and 13 (56.52%) as PACG. Fourteen percent of parents, 22% of siblings and 9% of off-springs had open angle glaucoma. Among 13 PACG participants, 26.08% of parents, 26.08% of siblings and 4.34% of off-springs had angle closure glaucoma. Awareness among first degree relatives diagnosed with glaucoma was 21.74%.
 Conclusion:  The prevalence of glaucoma among first degree relatives of glaucoma patients was higher than individuals without family history of glaucoma. Promoting awareness on glaucoma and the timely screening of family members can lead to early detection and prevention of blindness from the disease.
THE EXTRACTION OF EUCALYPTUS AS A NATURAL INHIBITOR FOR MILD STEEL IN HCL MEDIUM
Authors:   Materials   Engineering  Department,  College of Engineering, Mustansiriyah University, Baghdad, Iraq, M. Abd Al-nabi Shafaa , M. Mahdi Sahib ,   Materials   Engineering  Department,  College of Engineering, Mustansiriyah University, Baghdad, Iraq
Published: November 2021

This work concern with the electrochemical study related to eucalyptus leaves extract utilized as inhibitor towards mild steel' corrosion in various concentrations of HCl, at a temperature comparable to the average temperature in Iraq, at a temperature of 25°C.Electrochemical impedance spectroscopy and electrochemical polarization test methods were used to investigate this. The extract inhibition efficiencies and mild steel corrosion rate were calculated. The results show that the extract may be utilized as one of the effective inhibitors to prevent mild steel corrosion. The maximal efficiency of inhibition has been 99.77% at a concentration of 0.5 molarity, and the inhibition efficiency decreased with the increase in HCl concentration.
THE EFFECT OF PLATE GEOMETRY OF FLAT PLATE SOLAR COLLECTOR UNDER VARIABLE HEAT FLUX
Authors:   Mechanical  Engineering  Department,  College of Engineering, Mustansiriyah University, Baghdad, Iraq, H. Alkhafaji Mohammed , H. Abood Basim ,   Mechanical  Engineering  Department,  College of Engineering, Mustansiriyah University, Baghdad, Iraq, H. Alhamdo Mohammed ,   Mechanical  Engineering  Department,  College of Engineering, Mustansiriyah University, Baghdad, Iraq
Published: November 2021

In the current study, the effect of different plate geometry namely smooth plate (traditional model) and V-corrugated plate (new model) on the output of the FPSC is conducted numerically and experimentally. The outdoor experimental work has been done in Baghdad- Iraq. All geometric models and the numerical simulations were carried out in the current study using the commercial CFD method, ANSYS 19. R3. The results indicated that the difference between numerical results and experimental findings is 8.12 % for average water temperature in a tank, while the working fluid temperature at the exist of riser pipe is about 8.36 %. The thermal performance for the new model is found higher than that for traditional model. The thermal performance of new model in terms of water temperature inside the tank was found higher than traditional model by 10.7 %. In addition, the overall thermal efficiency of collector for the new model has been increased about 9.9 % than traditional model.
Komparasi Metode AHP Dan Electre Dalam Menentukan Penilaian Kinerja Karyawan Di PT. Mitra Transport Laut
Authors: Wati Lulu Rahma , Yani Sahrica Anggre , Wulandari Septiana , Rosmiati Mia
Published: November 2021

Penggunakan perangkat lunak yang dapat mengambil keputusan dengan objektif dibutuhkan dalam penilaian kinerja karyawan pada PT. Mitra Transpot Laut. Penelitian ini menggunakan aplikasi Expert Choice sebagai pengolah data dengan membandingkan 2 metode yaitu metode AHP (Analytical Hierarchy Process) dan metode Electre. Metode AHP (Analytical Hierarchy Process) dan metode Electre ini memiliki kriteria yang dapat menentukan alternatif dalam pengambilan keputusan. Proses dalam pemilihan kinerja karyawan adalah dengan membandingkan karyawan satu dengan karyawan lainnya dan memberikan output nilai yang telah ditentukan oleh perusahaan terhadap karyawan. Hasil penelitian ini menunjukan metode Analytical Hierarachy Process (AHP) dengan menggunakan aplikasi expert choice lebih tepat untuk penilaian kinerja karyawan berprestasi. Dengan menyediakan skala pengukuran untuk menghasilkan keputusan yang lebih objektif, terkomputerisasi dan mengurangi terjadinya human eror menjadi rekomendasi untuk sistem pendukung keputusan kepada PT. Mitra Transport Laut. The use of software that can make decisions objectively is needed in evaluating employee performance at PT. Mitra Transport Laut. In this study, expert choice application used as data processing by comparing 2 methods namely AHP (Analytical Hierarchy Process) method and Electre method. This AHP (Analytical Hierarchy Process) method and electre method have criteria that can determine alternatives in decisions in the application of software. The process in the selection of employee performance is to compare one employee with another employee and give out put the value that has been determined by the company against the employee. The results of this study indicate that the Analytical Hierarchy Process (AHP) method using the expert choice application is more appropriate for assessing the performance of outstanding employees. By providing a measurement scale to produce more objective, computerized decisions and reduce the occurrence of human errors, it becomes a recommendation for a decision support system to PT. Mitra Transport Laut.
Pembinaan Literasi Membaca melalui Self Motivation sebagai Upaya Mengembangkan Life Skill dan Meningkatkan Hasil Belajar pada Anak Usia Sekolah Dasar
Authors: Yohamintin Yohamintin , Gumala Yosi , Pratiwi Vira , Awiria Awiria
Published: November 2021

Pengabdian masyarakat yang dilaksanakan dilatarbelakangi oleh rendahnya peringkat literasi Indonesia dan rendahnya kemampuan membaca peserta didik Indonesia di dunia Internasional berdasarkan data yang dirilis oleh World’s Most Literate Nations, dan Progres in International Reading Literacy Study. Sebagai bentuk nyata kegiatan pengabdian pada masyarakat maka dilaksanakan sebuah kegiatan training yang bertujuan untuk menumbukan motivasi diri pada peserta didik dalam meningkatkan minat dan kemampuan membaca. Kegiatan ini bertema ”Self Motivation Sebagai Upaya untuk Mengembangkan Life Skill dan Meningkatkan Hasil Belajar pada Anak Usia Sekolah Dasar” di Teluk Pucung Bekasi, yang berdasarkan observasi pendahuluan didapatkan masih kurang dalam literasi.  Metode kegiatan Pengabdian kepada Masyarakat (PkM) ini menggunakan metode ceramah dan pelatihan ini sekaligus menjadi media bagi dosen di program studi pendidikan dasar untuk mensosialisasikan dan mendesiminasikan hasil-hasil penelitian dalam bidang literasi untuk lebih dapat diaplikasikan secara langsung di sekolah dasar mitra. Hasil dari pelaksanaan PkM ini didapatkan adanya respon motivasi belajar yang semakin baik, yang ditunjukan oleh  peningkatan nilai yang diperoleh dari  hasil pre test dan post test dalam pemahaman konsep sains.  Dampak positif dari pelatihan dengan mengoptimalkan digital literasi ini mendorong berkembangnya kecakapan hidup peserta didik dalam mengembangkan potensi diri dan lebih bijak dalam menggunakan media digital. Sehingga dapat disimpulkan bahwa penggunaan digital literasi yang tepat dan ditanamkan sejak usia sekolah dasar, dapat memunculkan keterampilan hidup dan meningkatkan self motivation pada peserta didik yang akan meningkatkan hasil belajar.
Pemberdayaan Karang Taruna Satya Dharma Bhakti Desa Mainan Melalui Pembuatan dan Pemasaran Pot Tanaman Hias
Authors: Havivi Siti Lady , Santoso Budi , Mahriadi Nopriawan
Published: November 2021

Kegiatan pemberdayaan masyarakat ini merupakan ejawantah peran perguruan tinggi dalam upaya untuk memampukan masyarakat Desa Mainan, Kecamatan Sembawa, Banyuasin melalui pemanfaatan dan optimalisasi potensi sosial, ekonomi, dan budaya yang dimiliki secara mandiri. Berdasarkan observasi dan diskusi terarah dengan pemangku kepentingan, mitra pengabdi yang ditunjuk adalalah Karang Taruna Satya Dharma Bhakti dengan kegiatan utama berupa pengembangan kewirausahaan pembuatan pot tanaman hias berbahan dasar kain atau ambal bekas. Pemilihan ini berdasarkan fakta bahwa saat ini tanaman hias menjadi kesukaan baru masyarakat Indonesia sehingga kebutuhan alat pendukung seperti pot semakin meningkat.  Produk pos tanaman hias ini kemudian dipasarkan melalui media sosial Facebook, Instagram, dan twitter untuk  memperluas jangkauan pemasaran dan kesadaran produk pembeli. Kegiatan pengabdian ini memberikan tambahan energi bagi pegiat kewirausahaan Karang Taruna Satya Dharma Bhakti karena mendapatkan pengetahuan untuk desain baru  dan penjualan yang semakin menjanjikan.Kata kunci : pemberdayaan, pot hias, pemasaran digital
Membiasakan Cuci Tangan Pakai Sabun Pada Masyarakat Saat Pandemi COVID-19 di Kompleks Perumahan Kota Samarinda
Authors: Sultan Muhammad , Zikri La Ode Khairul
Published: November 2021

Membiasakan diri mencuci tangan pakai sabun dengan air mengalir saat pandemi COVID-19 merupakan salah satu protokol kesehatan yang harus diterapkan untuk mencegah penyebaran COVID-19 di masyarakat. Praktik tersebut diharapkan bukan hanya selama pandemi COVID-19, akan tetapi dapat menjadi kebiasaan sehari-hari masyarakat bahkan setelah COVID-19. Program pengabdian ini bertujuan untuk meningkatkan perilaku hidup bersih dan sehat masyarakat melalui simulasi atau demonstrasi dan pemberian video cara mencuci tangan. Masyarakat di kompleks perumahan Kota Samarinda terbukti mampu mempraktikkan langkah mencuci tangan yang benar sesuai dengan rekomendasi badan kesehatan dunia. Kegiatan ini dapat meningkatkan pengetahuan dan praktik masyarakat dalam mencuci tangan yang benar sehingga disarankan agar kegiatan serupa dapat dilaksanakan di daerah lainnya dengan mempertimbangkan karakteristik sasaran promosi kesehatan.
Pemanfaatan Teknologi Berbasis Aplikasi Dalam Pencegahan HIV pada Remaja di Wilayah Kerja Puskesmas Tangerang Selatan
Authors: Daryanto Daryanto , Taryudi Taryudi
Published: November 2021

Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) merupakan masalah kesehatan global karena penyebarannya yang sangat cepat dan sulit untuk dideteksi. Penyebaran HIV berjalan secara “silence”, sulit dideteksi secara langsung karena timbul gejala penyakitnya itu baru akan muncul pada 10-15 tahun setelah tertular, hal ini menjadi penyebab jumlah HIV semakin hari semkain meningkat terutama pada remaja. Tujuan dari kegiatan ini adalah untuk mengembangkan pusat informasi dan konseling dengan menerapkan teknologi informasi mengenai HIV dekat dengan masyarakat sehingga masyarakat memiliki soft skill dan hard skill yang tepat untuk memproteksi diri mereka terhadap bahaya dari penularan HIV. Metode yang digunakan berdasarkan kerangka pemecahan masalah, yaitu pertama dilakukan peningkatan kapasitas pengetahuan dan keterampilan remaja dalam pencegahan HIV melalui penyuluhan, pelatihan, pendidikan, dan pembinaan. Kemudian, penerapan aplikasi di mobile phone untuk sebagai upaya promosi dan preventif terhadap HIV. Selanjutnya, pembentukan kader HIV beserta pusat informasi dan konseling yang teintegrasi dengan sistem pelayanan di puskesmas. Tahap terakhir adalah pembinaan untuk keberlangsungan program melalui sistem evaluasi dan monitoring. Setelah dilakukan program terjadi peningkatan pengetahuan dan keterampilan remaja dalam pencegahan HIV. Program ini merupakan suatu pendekatan yang bebasis school-based HIV prevention yang beroritasi pada peningkatan skill remaja dalam mengurangi resiko penularan HIV.
YouTube dan Pengaruhnya dalam Proses Konversi Menjadi Flat Earther: Studi pada Komunitas Bumi Datar Indonesia
Authors: Halimatusa'diah Halimatusa'diah
Published: November 2021

ABSTRACT The idea of a Flat Earth in Indonesia became popular along with the development of social media. As one of the most popular social media today, YouTube has the potential to expand the reach of this idea to influence public discourse and recruit followers. This qualitative study aims to analyze the role of YouTube in influencing individual beliefs to convert to being Flat Earthers. The study found that YouTube plays an important role in the process of converting individuals into Flat Earthers. In addition, this study also shows that the claims of religious arguments from this idea, have strengthened individuals to switch beliefs to become Flat Earthers. This religious argument, considered to be in harmony with their holy book. These findings suggest that the YouTube platform has the potential to be a powerful avenue for changing one's beliefs. Keywords: YouTube, Flat Earth, Conversion, Flat Earthers.
Sexual function among distressed women struggling to conceive without medical intervention
Authors: Balsom Ashley A. , Gordon Jennifer L.
Published: November 2021

Infertility is disproportionately associated with distress in women, yet there has been limited research focusing on sexual function in this population. Two hundred and thirty women with infertility who were attempting to conceive without medical assistance were recruited via social media. Women completed the Fertility Quality of Life, Revised Dyadic Adjustment Scale, Female Sexual Functioning Index, State-Trait Anxiety Inventory, and Patient Health Questionnaire. Over half of the women with infertility met the clinical cut-off for sexual dysfunction. Sexual function was positively associated with relationship adjustment and infertility-related quality of life and negatively associated with anxiety and depression. Sexual function moderated the relationship between time trying to conceive and psychological outcomes. These findings highlight several domains of sexual functioning that could be manipulated via psychological interventions to potentially improve distress among women struggling to conceive.
Art as a Cipher of Transcendence
Authors: Novikova Marina Mikhailovna
Published: November 2021

The article is devoted to the problems of artistic creativity at the end of XX - beginning of XXI centuries, defining its role in modern culture; culturological, art history and aesthetic concepts of modern art are analyzed in the article.
Therapeutic Breast Reduction in Upper Quadrant Breast Tumor
Authors: Cardoso Augusta , Cardoso Augusta , Coelho Gustavo , Esteves Joana , Costa Horacio
Published: November 2021

Introduction: Breast conserving surgery plus radiation therapy and mastectomy procedures has equal results in terms of survival. Oncoplastic surgery principles along with breast reduction techniques allow for very good aesthetic results in immediate breast reconstruction with local tissues in several well-defined clinical scenarios. Nevertheless, we still find several limitations to their use regarding the location of the tumor or the need for inconvenient skin resections out of the standard markings of breast reduction. We present a case where traditional breast reduction techniques were inadequate and technical modifications of standard markings and pedicle design were developed to avoid the need to undergo a mastectomy.
Methods: We present a patient diagnosed with breast cancer where the clinical characteristics of the tumor (location, skin excision needed) precluded the use of traditional oncoplastic breast reduction techniques. Modifications to the traditional breast reduction techniques were used to cope with the oncological resections needed.
Results: A good global symmetry and aesthetic result were achieved. Scar pattern obtained was considered relatively camouflaged and patient satisfaction was high.
Conclusion: Breast reduction procedures can be the solution for the treatment of breast cancer. The location of the tumor in the superior quadrants outside standard markings and the need to include skin in the tumor resection can be sidetracked by using enlarged NAC pedicles with modifications to classic skin markings without compromising oncologic safety. The final aesthetic results obtained are considered very good and the patient is very satisfied.
An Infection of Acrodermatitis Chronica Atrophicans Herxheimer by Borrelia Affzelii
Authors: Owen Landon , Noah Jonathan , Dylan Benjamin
Published: November 2021

Acrodermatitis Chronica Atrophicans Herxheimer (ACA) is a tick-born disease due to infection by Borrelia afzelii, the major vector organism is Ixodes rhicinus. We report on a 48-year-old male patient who developed extensive livid-erythematous fibrosclerotic symmetric plaques associated with hyperpigmented widely distributed lesions within the tension lines, and acrocyanosis. The diagnosis of ACA has been confirmed by histopathologic examination of a skin biopsy and laboratory investigations with positive IgG and IgM immunoblots. The patient was treated by intravenous ceftriaxone resulting in partial remission of cutaneous and extracutaneous symptoms.
The Management of Actinic Keratosis and Squamous Cell Carcinoma
Authors: Mark Brady , Dawson Jaxon , Chase Dominic
Published: November 2021

Background: Actinic keratosis or solar keratosis is a common skin lesion caused by sun damage that progresses to squamous cell carcinoma. It has been suggested that actinic keratosis is in fact SCC in situ. Objective: This literature review was conducted to investigate the differences between actinic keratosis and squamous cell carcinoma and whether actinic keratosis should in fact be managed as squamous cell carcinoma. Methods: A literature review was conducted to assess the differences between actinic keratosis and squamous cell carcinoma. We conducted searches of Pubmed, Cochrane and Medline for articles published between January 1, 2000 and April 30, 2014, using the following search terms: actinic keratosis, solar keratosis, skin cancer, squamous cell carcinoma, dermoscopy, sun exposure, ultra violet radiation, and dysplasia. Studies published in English were selected for inclusion in this review as were additional articles identified from bibliographies. Results: It is difficult to distinguish between both actinic keratosis and squamous cell carcinoma. Perhaps a classification system for actinic keratosis including early in situ SCC type AK1, early in situ SCC type AK2 and in situ SCC type actinic keratosis is needed. Conclusion: Actinic keratosis invades the basement membrane and as such may progress into invasive SCC. Superficially actinic keratoses are not distinguishable from a superficial SCC and as such may go unrecognized or inaccurately diagnosed.
Skin Care Using Heparinoid Creams for Long-Term Treatment with Oxybutynin Transdermal Patches without Skin Irritation in Elderly OAB Patients
Authors: Jackson Luke , Noah Jonathan , Seth Miguel , Jared Collin
Published: November 2021

Background: Overactive bladder is an age-related urologic disease. An oxybutynin transdermal patch is used to treat overactive bladder; however, long-term use is not advised because of potential adverse reactions at the site of application. The present study aimed to investigate the advantages of administering a combination of heparinoid cream and oxybutynin transdermal patch treatment for overactive bladder in elderly patients. Methods: Eight patients (>65 years of age) with overactive bladder were included. The heparinoid cream was applied topically for 1 week, and skin hydration and transepidermal water loss were quantified before and after application. Thereafter, patients were treated with a combination of an oxybutynin transdermal patch and a heparinoid cream for 12 weeks, and the sites of application were monitored for adverse reactions. Clinical effects of the combinatorial treatment were assessed based on the overactive bladder symptom score. Results: Application of the heparinoid cream did not decrease transepidermal water loss, but increased skin hydration and improved dryness. Oxybutynin transdermal patch therapy was not interrupted because no skin irritation was observed at the site of application for 12 weeks, and the overactive bladder symptom score decreased significantly (p<0.05). Conclusions: Combination treatment with an oxybutynin transdermal patch and a heparinoid cream improved treatment outcomes, suggesting that skin hydration with heparinoid cream is a promising treatment method to ensure appropriate use of oxybutynin transdermal patches in elderly patients with overactive bladders.
Segmental Defects in Peripheral Nerves Xenotransplantation
Authors: William Ryan
Published: November 2021

Segmental defects in peripheral nerves that cannot be sutured directly require the use of nerve grafts. The ideal option for repair is nerve auto grafting, but there are some obvious disadvantages related to its use, such as lack of availability and donor site morbidity. The next step to consider for reconstruction is the use of nerve allografts, but they are also limited for clinical use, and they present with the added problem of graft rejection. Considering these limitations to the use of nerve autografts and allografts, clinical surgery research has turned to nerve xenotransplantation, which offers a potentially unlimited source of donor nerves.
Significant Exacerbation of Darier's Disease and Pregnancy
Authors: Dissemond Joachim , Al Ghazal Philipp , Herberger Katharina , Schaller Jörg , Strölin Anke
Published: November 2021

Darier's disease, also known as keratosis follicularis or Darier-White disease, is an autosomal dominant inherited condition. The disease usually has its onset in the teenage years, meaning it co-exists with the years of fertility in women. The potential dermatological and obstetric implications of Darrier's Disease, especially when it involves the groin and vulva, have not been well reported. We report a case of Darier's Disease associated with multiple antibiotic resistant folliculitis involving skin of the breasts, groin, vulva and perineum that precluded safe vaginal delivery.
Naevus Sebaceous with Tumour of the Follicular Infundibulum, Trichilemmoma, Desmoplastic Trichilemmoma, Apocrine Adenoma and Syringocystadenoma Papilliferum: Report of a Case
Authors: JD Coyne , P Chatzipantelis
Published: November 2021

Due to the increasing prevalence of so called "life style diseases", such as diabetes, obesity or hypertension, the number of associated vascular and nerve lesions increases. In the lower limbs in particular, bagatelle trauma causes wounds that lead to wound healing disorders and chronic wounds
Dental Objects Requires Particular Care- Swallowing of a Rubber Dam Clamp by Child
Authors: Naide Vardhaman , Singh Shenuka
Published: November 2021

Introduction: Ingestion of a rubber dam clamp is a very rare condition that occurs due to careless manipulation of a rubber dam insertion especially in pediatric dentistry. Case report: The present paper reports a case in which a rubber dam clamp was accidentally swallowed by child undergoing pulpotomy in his upper right deciduous second molar, which entered esophagus and got stuck supraclavicular. Discussion: Ingestion of foreign materials may cause serious complications. Owing to the shape and sharpness of the instrument, there are chances of perforation. Once the instrument is lost in the oropharynx, it is very important to determine whether the instrument has entered the digestive tract or respiratory tract. Conclusion: Dentist should be able to manage an emergency situation, in which patient accidentally swallow a dental instrument.
Removal of foreign objects from root canals- A Case Report
Authors: M Alhajj Mohammed , Artin Tahmineh , Khalifarena Ndia
Published: November 2021

Foreign bodies in root canals are rarely seen, and usually objects are accidently lodged and broken in root canals by the patients themselves. The occurrence of a foreign body, such as a metal screw, staple pin, sewing needle, pencil lead, bead or toothpick in the root canal system, makes the eradication of microorganisms impossible. Due to difficulties of eradicating microorganisms, foreign bodies may become sources of infection. These objects must be removed. This case report describes a rare clinical case in which a sewing needle, inserted into the root canal by the patient, was removed the orthograde approach with the aid of ultrasonic devices.
A Cross-Sectional Study on the Oral Health of the Infants and Toddlers at the National Guard, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
Authors: Raniah A Ba-Akdah , Ayman Nooh , Mawadda A Alsairafi , Maha Eid , Maysa Baharoon , Nouf Alshaaby , Huda Althbiti , Enas I Hawsawy , Ola Balkhair , Mohamed Alghamdi , Nasser Alhagan
Published: November 2021

Background: The high prevalence of dental caries among preschool children had been reported in literature. However, studies on dental caries and related problems among infants and toddlers in Saudi Arabia are lacking. Aim: This study assessed the oral health status of the infants and toddlers in the Iskan Primary Health Care (PHC) Center for the National Guard in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. Settings and Design: The assessment included 151 children between the ages of 5 to 36 months during 2015 to 2016. Materials and Methods: The caregivers were provided with a structured questionnaire. Oral examinations on the children were based on the WHO’s assessment form and criteria. Statistical Analysis: Frequency, mean, standard deviation, and regression analysis were used for the risk assessment of the caries. Results: Dental caries was reported in 9% of the children in the Center, and 95.5% of them were categorized as severe early childhood caries (S-ECC). More than half of the children were bottle-fed. About 70% of the caregivers never cleaned their children’s mouth. The caries among the children was highly associated with bottle-feeding during their sleep. Conclusions: Nocturnal bottle-feeding, failure to clean the children’s mouths, and the use of cleaning materials other than toothpaste were identified as the risk factors that promoted the development of caries among the children. With these findings, we recommend that the mothers and the medical professionals should be trained on necessary oral health practices. Early preventive dental health services within the National Guard health services should be initiated.
Coronavirus Infection of the Urinary Bladder and Lower Urinary Tract: A Review and Update
Authors: Kodzo-Grey Venyo Anthony
Published: November 2021

COVID-19 infection does affect males and females. Even though the commonest manifestations of COVID-19 infection tend to be related to symptoms associated with the respiratory tract, many other organs of the body also tend to be affected and COVID-19 infection of these other organs could manifest contemporaneously with symptoms of the respiratory tract system in addition to symptoms of the affected organs. At times COVID-19 may initially manifest solely related to non-respiratory tract organs and because the symptoms are non-specific without a high index of suspicion, the diagnosis of COVID-19 infection may be missed initially or there may be delay in the diagnosis which would tend to lead to spreading of the disease. Some of the manifestations of COVID-19 infection of the urinary bladder may include: Lower urinary tract symptoms of urinary frequency, and or urinary urgency, and or nocturia, and or urinary incontinence, or on rare occasions non-visible or visible haematuria, or acute retention of urine. The aforementioned symptoms may occur as De novo (new-onset) symptoms alone or they may be associated with or without fever, with or without respiratory tract symptoms. Some individuals who already have lower urinary tract symptoms could experience worsening of their previous lower urinary tract symptoms and if the clinician does not have a high index of suspicion for the possible development of COVID-19 infection, and the clinician does blame the symptoms on benign prostatic hyperplasia then the diagnosis could be missed or delayed. If the COVID-19 cystitis is associated with COVID-19 infection of the male genital tract then some of the patients could experience scrotal discomfort, swelling of the scrotum, erythema of the scrotum, or low-flow priapism or clinical and radiology imaging features of acute orchitis, or acute epididymitis, or acute epididymo-orchitis. However, if the lower urinary tract symptoms are associated with respiratory tract symptoms all clinicians globally are aware of the fact that a high index of suspicion for COVID-19 infection should be exercised. What is important is that every clinician and every individual should be made aware of the fact that the development of De novo lower urinary tract symptoms or sudden onset of worsening lower urinary tract symptoms should be regarded as possibly due to COVID-19 infection and appropriate tests should be undertaken to confirm or negate the diagnosis of COVID-19 infection quickly. Diagnosis of COVID-19 infection of the urinary bladder can be confirmed the undertaking of various COVID-19 infection tests but COVID-19 PCR test has tended to be a common test that most people use globally.
Digital Therapeutics Hold a Promising Prospect in the Healthcare Sector – Explore How
Authors: Gujrathi Ashish
Published: November 2021

The treatments of several diseases are evolving continuously towards a digital future indeed. Digital therapeutics use digital technologies to prevent, manage, or cure physical and mental health conditions. In the past ten years, the outcomes from digital therapeutics in a broad range of symptoms, such as cancer, ADHD, asthma, mental disorders, and insomnia have improved to a great extent, thereby making it more popular around the world.
The Effects of Neurosculpting® Meditation on Stress, Anxiety and Sleep on one group of college students
Authors: Kelley Kathleen
Published: November 2021

Objective: The purpose of this study was to examine if 11 weeks of Neurosculpting® meditation improved sleep and other variables in college aged students. Participants: Fifteen undergraduate students. Methods: Subjects were evaluated at the beginning and end of the semester using two tools: The Pittsburg Sleep Quality Index and the Depression Anxiety Stress Scale. During each session, heart rate and heart rate variability were measured using a smartphone app, fingertip sensor, and HRV monitor. Subjects received 60 minutes of Neurosculpting® Meditation, one time per week, for 11 weeks. Results: The average score of both the DASS and PSQI decreased (p = .54) and (p = .08) respectively. Within each session, average HR decreased and average HRV increased. However, neither variable showed significant changes from the beginning to the end of the semester. Conclusions: This study demonstrated that consistent Neurosculpting® meditation sessions may improve heart rate variability and sleep in college aged students.
AN OVERVIEW OF VISCERAL LEISHMANIASIS IN THE CITY OF GURUPI, SOUTH REGION OF TOCANTINS
Authors: Escobar Nayanne Deusdará , Junior Adevan Bofim Costa , Prieb Andreisa , Rocha Ana Claúdia Sariava , Gilo Nathalia Freire , Bedran Sthephany de Castro , Sousa Marco Túlio Borges , Escobar Gabrielle Nazareno , Souza Luis Eduardo Gomides de , Zanatta Livia , Costa Marla Adryelle Silva , Chiacchio Adolpho Dias , Biazaussi Helen Mariel , D’Alessandro Walmirton Bezerra
Published: November 2021

Visceral leishmaniasis (VL) is an endemic disease in the region of Gurupi, with higher prevalence in the pediatric age group, aggravated by the high morbidity and low prophylaxis and prevention strategies of this anthropozoonosis. Objective: To characterize the data reported in the municipality of Gurupi - TO in the years 2013 to 2020 and to outline the epidemiological profile of the disease by determining the risk factors for high prevalence of the disease in this locality. Methods: This is a cross-sectional descriptive epidemiological research, retrospective and documental based, extracted from the database of SINAN (Notifiable Diseases Information System) of Gurupi in the interval between 2013 and 2020. Evaluative questionnaires were applied to all patients notified and found, analyzing the variables described in the study and subsequent statistical application of the chi-square test. Results: In the city of Gurupi, the most affected age group was between 2 and 9 years (37.29%); the most affected gender was male (66.10%); the year of highest prevalence was the year 2017 a total of 37.28% of cases in the analyzed period; and the location of highest prevalence in the municipality were the neighborhoods farthest from the city center.  As for the probable sites for contamination, most people point to their own home as a source of contamination. Conclusion: The epidemiological cut shows the prevalence of VL in the city of Gurupi and highlights the need for preventive intervention protocols for the prevention of the disease in endemic areas to decrease morbidity and mortality and control the number of cases.
Application of RFID Technology in Public Sectors in Brazil
Authors: Carvalho Alcemir da Silva , Nogueira Ricardo Jorge da Cunha Costa
Published: November 2021

RFID technology is a technology of 4.0 Industry that seeks to support logistical management by enabling data communication and allowing enhanced control of managed goods from a certain institution. One way of application is in Asset Management, granting a greater efficiency in public management, security, control and automation. This project aims to analyze the scientific production published in association to related aspects of the RFID technology at public agencies in Brazil. A systematic literature review was carried out in Science Direct and Google Scholar databases between the years 2015 and 2020. There was a total of 17 studies that addressed the RFID application in the management of mobile assets at public agencies in Brazil, which most of them being application proposals at Public Universities and Army, where the concentration of these chattel are bigger and demonstrates the efficiency of this technology on controlling tracked goods, exploiting all the advantages that this system makes possible.
Analysis of the optimization of the construction process of ecological brick compared to ceramic brick
Authors: Oliveira Francisca das Chagas , Silva Paulysendra Felipe , Lopes Phillype Dowglas , Sousa Rebeka Manuela Lobo , Paz Gilvan Moreira da , Soares Roberto Arruda Lima
Published: November 2021

The brick is composed of water, soil and cement, having an easy manufacturing process, with short construction and low cost is not subjected to burning is manufactured by a very different process from ceramic blocks, the same goes through a hydraulic press. This type of brick has characteristics that provide quality, sustainability, beauty, and above all savings in the total cost of the work. When used in construction are eliminated some steps and the execution time in the work. A block wall or ceramic brick will need roughcast, sketch, plaster, seamer and painting, besides considering the cost of these materials can not forget the labor that corresponds to an average 50% of the value of the work. But the great advantage over the other bricks is its construction system, once raised the wall this is ready, does not need finishing, and the pillar structure and beams are ready with it. Electrical and Hydraulic Installations are easily installed without the need for breakage and waste. These bricks do not require the use of mortars for laying, coatings such as plastering for regularization and finishing of walls, in addition to accelerating the work with their fittings that facilitate the alignment and plumb of the walls. The objective of this work is present through a literature review of optimization processes that involve the ecological brick. in addition to accelerating the work with their fittings that facilitate the alignment and plumb of the walls. The objective of this work is present through a literature re-view of optimization processes that involve the ecological brick. in addition to accelerating the work with their fittings that facilitate the alignment and plumb of the walls. The objective of this work is present through a literature review of optimization processes that involve the ecological brick.
Acceleration, Education and Resonance
Authors: Andrade Aldair Oliveira , Andrade Roberta Ferreira Coelho de , De Oliveira Siqueira Antonio Marcos , Marques Araújo Wagner dos Reis
Published: November 2021

This article aims to reflect on the themes of Acceleration, Education and Resonance. The work discusses the educational process, already exhaustively addressed, from a perspective not yet explored in the work of Hartmut Rosa: the historically feasible process of acceleration and its bet on the construction of resonant relationships in the educational process. The constitution and consolidation of the educational process is feasible, and that it is continuously modified with processes of ruptures, advances and setbacks, in the name of Culture. Rosa exhaustively explores the process of acceleration of the world in her work “Acceleration”, as well as underscores in “Ressonance” the need to build an “oasis of resonance”. This work, as a reflexive exercise, dares to weave an arrangement in which it is not possible to think or even build an “acceleration oasis” in the educational space without this construction not considering the categorical imperative of time.
Indicators To Evaluate Research Efficiency in Higher Education Institutions
Authors: Nunes-Silva Liária , Malacarne Alan , De-Bortoli Robelius
Published: November 2021

The comparison of efficiency between Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) based on quantitative and absolute data, is it may not be the most honest way to establish efficiency levels. This study aims to propose indicators for evaluating efficiency in research to compose the management report of intangible assets in HEI. A search was performed in the SCOPUS bibliographic base to identify the intellectual production of the Federal University of Sergipe in the period from 1977 to 2019. The results demonstrate a positive trend in the growth of the volume of publications and that the intellectual production of the university is the result of its integration in national and international networks of scientific collaboration. A management report that aims to demonstrate the value of the university should accurately contemplate the intangible assets produced by it, which could be used as indicators of research efficiency. The disclosure of the value of intangible assets is a strategy to increase the value and credibility of the brand, but also a form of positive accountability to its maintainer and to society.
GROUNDING METHODOLOGY IN A 550 kV AC POWER TRANSMISSION LINE IN THE AMAZON - A CASE STUDY
Authors: Carvalho Franklin Barbosa , Nascimento Manoel Henrique Reis
Published: November 2021

Atmospheric discharges are indispensable for the electrical sector due to their responsibility on the shutdown of the power lines, what may trigger a sequence of events that led the interconnected electrical system to collapse. The aim of this case study is to demonstrate the development of a viable methodology in order to reduce the resistance values of the grounding system of the power lines, reducing shutdown occurrences due to returning disruptive discharges, or backflashover, mitigating the damages caused to the electrical system and to society, in order to improve the quality of the electrical power distribution. Considering the factors of implementation costs, technical environmental viability, the encompassment of this solution for other structures lines, and the reduction of the implementation percentage, it was concluded that the most adequate solution to implement a more robust grounding system in the transmission power lines is the solution 03 tested on the tower 585, with a reduction of 66,98%.
Construction of a Rotation Acquisition System using Arduino and Scada Supervisory Software
Authors: Sousa Adeilson Nascimento de , Olenka Laudileni , Lima Jorge Luis Nepomuceno de , Barrozo da Silva Viviane , Ricciotti Antonio Carlos Duarte , Montero Ciro José Egoavil , Pequeno Petrus Luiz de Luna , Sampaio Daniela de Araújo
Published: November 2021

This work presents the development and implementation of a System for Acquisition of Rotations composed of an open-source Arduino electronic prototyping platform and a Supervision and Data Acquisition System (SCADA). This system obtains instantaneous values for frequency, linear velocity, and angular velocity, and the graphical representation of said instantaneous values is in real-time. Thus, the proposed system is a mediator of learning for the teaching of Circular Movement Uniform, with theoretical/practical interaction essential in classes for understanding the content.
Design of internal heat transport intensifier for metal hydride storage tank
Authors: Duda Filip , Hudák Šimon , Brestovič Tomáš , Lázár Marián
Published: November 2021

The present article deals with potential improvement of heat removal from the centre of a metal hydride tank towards the tank’s periphery while using passive heat transfer modules. Passive cooling elements are used in order to improve heat removal from the centre of a tank towards its peripheral parts. This increases the homogeneity of the thermal field in a tank’s cross-section, which is perpendicular to the longitudinal axis. Moreover, the use of such elements improves the kinetics of hydrogen absorption into an alloy, in particular by prolonging the time to an equilibrium temperature of the alloy for a particular equilibrium pressure, which may shorten the time to a tank being 100% filled with hydrogen. The article describes four different designs of internal heat transfer intensifiers, which are aimed at improving the thermal field distribution inside the tank and their theoretical impact on the thermal field, which was examined using Ansys CFX software.
Brazilian Education, National Education Parameters and Quality for Education
Authors: Milan Davi , Oliveira Richardson Lemos de , Brust Cristina , Menezes Adriana de , Jesus Claudemir Santos de , Schon Gislaine , Lucena João Batista , Ribeiro Kelly de Souza Nunes , Ramos Ramisson Corrêa , Andrade Lúcio Costa de , Ribeiro Luciana Quagliane , Stahl Josiane Cristina Rabac
Published: November 2021

Under emergency conditions in the Brazilian educational system, since the turn of the 21st century, the National Curriculum Parameters consist of guidelines elaborated by the Federal Government with the purpose of guiding education, being separated by discipline. It is understood that reflective practice and critical involvement, in the context of extracting recreations in teaching, support debates and the development of teachers' productions and educational projects at the school, encourage reflection not only on pedagogical practice, but also about the planning of classes. Therefore, the objective of this work is to re-discuss, under the spectacles of the dialogic approach, some national parameters of education that govern Brazilian education, considering the expansion and potentializing of studies already carried out on the subject.
Precision Agriculture under a bibliometric view
Authors: Silva Wanderson de Vasconcelos Rodrigues da , Silva-Mann Renata
Published: November 2021

Precision Agriculture comprises techniques to monitor and control the differentiated application of agricultural inputs, considering the variability of cultivation areas over time to increase productivity and maintain environmental sustainability. Its current form considers the use of high-tech equipment to ensure food safety in the future and, therefore, constantly seeks research that produces innovations for the sector. However, there is a tremendous challenge in evaluating scientific development, given the large volume of information. This study aimed to carry out a scientific mapping of Precision Agriculture from a set of bibliometric techniques supported using the R bibliometrix tool. Based on this objective, the research questions were formulated and answered throughout qualitative quantitative and descriptive exploratory study. The data processing resulted 5,807 articles (13,705 authors) obtained from 1993 to 2020. Among the main results, there is constant growth in the number of publications, especially between 2016 and 2020; more significant concentration among countries, forming well-defined collaboration subnetworks through their institutions; presence of expressive central themes in the research with a high density of studies, such as the use of remote sensing combined with machine learning techniques, due to the growing trend in the amount of processed data.