bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Solar Powered Smart Irrigation System
Authors: Ali Salamat , Nawaz Rabia , Azad Sharoon , Orakzai Muhammad Sadiq , Amin Saqib , Khan Zohaib A. , Akram Faraz , Masud Usman
Published: July 2022

Solar-Powered Smart Irrigation System (SPSIS) is a solution to many problems of the agricultural system. In this work, a solar-powered smart irrigation solution is proposed for the farmers of Pakistan facing energy crises. The proposed smart irrigation system is powered by renewable solar energy, which is equipped with solar panel modules to convert sunlight into electrical energy. Arduino microcontroller-based system is designed for automatic operation of the complete system. Due to the automatic working of the proposed system, it will be better than a conventional irrigation system in terms of human effort, time, water and energy consumption to operate the irrigation system. The proposed Solar-Powered Smart Irrigation System (SPSIS) does not rely on grid power due to its self-energy production using solar power, resulting in a significant reduction of power usage from grid power. The proposed SPSIS is equipped with multiple input soil moisture sensors, which measure the humidity of the soil. SPSIS is also equipped with a monitoring setup to intimate the farmers about the water level in the field and the irrigation status of the field. Furthermore, SPSIS is also equipped with an automatic spray system to prevent weeds, insects and pests in the crops. Additionally, a GSM Module has also been added to the overall system for the intimation/controlling of the irrigation process through text messages. Such an implementation of a solar-powered smart irrigation system with additional features of automatic spray and monitoring and control using GSM will be highly beneficial for the formers in terms of power, efforts and resources required for irrigation, spray and monitoring of the crop.
Assessment of Adhesives Performance of 3-Layered Polyethylene Coatings in the Oil and Gas Industry
Authors: Din Salah ud , Akhtar Rehman , Khan Zubair Ahmad , Khan Khalid , Haq Ihtisham ul
Published: July 2022

Corrosion possess a major treat to long (several thousands of kilometers) pipeline infrastructure in Pakistan and is a key engineering concern. Construction of pipeline involves field wielded joint, wherein 3 layered poly-ethylene (3-LPE) protective layer is applied in a non-controlled environment involving many complexities. The risk factor is amplified by surface degradation (corrosion) and gas leakage, which is a major economic concern for various gas transmission and distribution industries. This research work is aimed at addressing the behavior of 3-LPE on the gas transmission line to avoid the pipe (substrate) surface from harsh environmental condition and longevity in service life. There is well published and known technique at lab for carrying out the application of 3-LPE on pipelines, but in field wielded joint, it is quiet challenging to achieve the equivalent bond strength of 3-LPE applied on the wielded joint due to certain factors. The current research is aimed at the application of 3-LPE followed by on site testing using peel test and other techniques. The field application of 3-LPE starts with surface preparation using cleaning and sand blasting, followed by FBE primer application onto substrate surface at elevated temperature and finally PE layer is applied. The strength and durability of the applied layer is measured using peel test. A regression analysis is performed using ANOVA to assess the durability, strength, and service life of 3-LPE on steel substrate, wherein three key factors were, i.e., surface preparation, pre-heat, and film thickness, were selected for investigation. Surface preparation is significantly important among the three, showing a value of 38.41%, followed by film thickness then pre-heat.
Quantifying the effects of mixing state on aerosol optical properties
Authors: Yao Yu , Curtis Jeffrey H. , Ching Joseph , Zheng Zhonghua , Riemer Nicole
Published: July 2022

Abstract. Calculations of the aerosol direct effect on climate rely on simulated
aerosol fields. The model representation of aerosol mixing state
potentially introduces large uncertainties into these calculations,
since the simulated aerosol optical properties are sensitive to mixing
state. In this study, we systematically quantified the impact of
aerosol mixing state on aerosol optical properties using an ensemble
of 1800 aerosol populations from particle-resolved simulations as a
basis for Mie calculations for optical properties. Assuming the
aerosol to be internally mixed within prescribed size bins caused
overestimations of aerosol absorptivity and underestimations of
aerosol scattering. Together, these led to errors in the populations'
single scattering albedo of up to −22.3 % with a median of −0.9 %. The
mixing state metric χ proved useful in relating errors in the
volume absorption coefficient, the volume scattering coefficient and
the single scattering albedo to the degree of internally mixing of the
aerosol, with larger errors being associated with more external
mixtures. At the same time, a range of errors existed for any given
value of χ. We attributed this range to the extent to which the
internal mixture assumption distorted the particles' black carbon
content and the refractive index of the particle coatings. Both can
vary for populations with the same value of χ. These results are
further evidence of the important yet complicated role of mixing state
in calculating aerosol optical properties.
Review article: Potential of Nature-Based Solutions to Mitigate Hydro-Meteorological Risks in Sub-Saharan Africa
Authors: Enu Kirk B. , Zingraff-Hamed Aude , Rahman Mohammad A. , Stringer Lindsay C. , Pauleit Stephan
Published: July 2022

Abstract. Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) is the region most vulnerable to climate change and related hydro-meteorological risks. These risks are exacerbated in rapidly expanding urban areas due to the loss and degradation of green and blue spaces with their regulating ecosystem services. The potential of nature-based solutions (NBS) to mitigate hydro-meteorological risks such as floods is increasingly recognized in Europe. However, its application in urban areas of SSA still needs to be systematically explored to inform and promote its uptake in this region. We conducted a multidisciplinary systematic review following the PRISMA (Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses) protocol to establish the general patterns in the literature on NBS and hydro-meteorological risk mitigation in SSA. We searched scientific journal databases, websites of 12 key institutions and 11 NBS databases and identified 45 papers for analysis. We found at least one reported NBS in 71 % of urban areas of SSA across 83 locations. 62 % of the papers were clustered in South Africa, Kenya, Tanzania and Nigeria only, while the most studied cities were Dar es Salaam and Kampala. Moreover, 66 NBS practices were identified, most of which (n=44) were for flood mitigation. With only Mozambique (n=2) reporting NBS among the most at-risk countries, we found that NBS are implemented where risks occur but not where they are most severe. Mangrove restoration and wetland restoration, reforestation and urban forests, and agroforestry and conservation agriculture were the most common NBS practices identified for floods, extreme heat and drought mitigation, respectively. Traditional practices that fit the definition of NBS, such as grass strips and stone bunds, and practices more popular in the Global North, such as green roofs and green façades, were also identified. These NBS also provided ecosystem services, including 15 regulatory, 5 provisioning and 4 cultural ecosystem services, while 4 out of every 5 NBS created livelihood opportunities. We conclude that reported uptake of NBS for hydro-meteorological risks in SSA is low. However, there could be more NBS, especially at the local level, that are unreported. Furthermore, NBS can help SSA address major development challenges such as water and food insecurity and unemployment and help the sub-region develop climate-resiliently. We, therefore, recommend that NBS be mainstreamed into urban planning and for knowledge exchange opportunities between SSA and Europe and other regions to be explored to promote uptake.
Rescue and homogenization of 140 years of glacier mass balance data in Switzerland
Authors: Geibel Lea , Huss Matthias , Kurzböck Claudia , Hodel Elias , Bauder Andreas , Farinotti Daniel
Published: July 2022

Abstract. Glacier monitoring in Switzerland has resulted in some of the longest and most complete data series globally. Mass balance observations at individual locations, starting in the 19th century, are the backbone of the monitoring as they represent the raw and original glaciological data demonstrating the response of snow accumulation and snow/ice melt to changes in climate forcing.
So far, however, the variety of sources of historic measurements has not been systematically processed and documented. Here, we present a new complete and extensive point glacier mass balance dataset for the Swiss Alps that provides attributes for data quality and corresponding uncertainties. Original sources were digitized or re-assessed to validate or to correct existing entries and to identify metadata. The sources of data are highly diverse and stem from almost 140 years of records, originating from handwritten field notes, unpublished project documents, various digital sources, published reports, and meta-knowledge of the observers. The project resulted in data series with metadata for 63 individual Swiss glaciers, including more than 60 000 point observations of mass balance.
Data were systematically analysed and homogenized, e.g. by supplementing partly missing information based on correlations inferred from direct measurements. A system to estimate uncertainty in all individual observations was developed indicating that annual point balance is measured with a typical error of 0.07 m water equivalent (w.e.), while the average error in winter snow measurements is 0.20 m w.e. Our dataset permits further investigating the climate change impacts on Swiss glaciers. Results show an absence of long-term trends in snow accumulation over glaciers while melt rates have substantially increased over the last 3 decades. The complete dataset is available at DOI https://doi.org/10.18750/massbalance.point.2021.r2021 (GLAMOS, 2021).
Fast Barnes Interpolation
Authors: Zürcher Bruno K.
Published: July 2022

Abstract. Barnes interpolation is a method that is widely used in geospatial sciences like meteorology to remodel data values recorded at irregularly distributed points into a representative analytical field. When implemented naively, the computational complexity of Barnes interpolation depends directly on both the number of sample points and the number of grid points. In the era of highly resolved grids and overwhelming numbers of sample points, which originate e.g. from the Internet of Things or from crowd-sourced data, this computation can be quite demanding even on high-performance machines. This paper presents new approaches how very good approximations of Barnes interpolation can be implemented using fast algorithms. Two use cases are in particular considered, namely (1) where the used grid is embedded in the Euclidean plane and (2) where the grid is located on the unit sphere.
Coherent backscatter enhancement in bistatic Ku- and X-band radar observations of dry snow
Authors: Stefko Marcel , Leinss Silvan , Frey Othmar , Hajnsek Irena
Published: July 2022

Abstract. The coherent backscatter opposition effect (CBOE) enhances the backscatter intensity of electromagnetic waves by up to a factor of 2 in a very narrow cone around the direct return direction when multiple scattering occurs in a weakly absorbing, disordered medium. So far, this effect has not been investigated in terrestrial snow in the microwave spectrum. It has also received little attention in scattering models.
We present the first characterization of the CBOE in dry snow using ground-based and spaceborne bistatic radar systems.
For a seasonal snowpack in the Ku-band (17.2 GHz), we found backscatter enhancement of 50 %–60 % (+1.8–2.0 dB) at a zero bistatic angle and a peak half-width at half-maximum (HWHM) of 0.25∘. In the X-band (9.65 GHz), we found backscatter enhancement of at least 35 % (+1.3 dB) and an estimated HWHM of 0.12∘ in the accumulation areas of glaciers in the Jungfrau–Aletsch region, Switzerland. Sampling of the peak shape at different bistatic angles allows estimating the scattering and absorption mean free paths, ΛT and ΛA. In the VV polarization, we obtained ΛT=0.4±0.1 m and ΛA=19±12 m at the Ku-band and ΛT=2.1±0.4 m and ΛA=21.8±2.7 m at the X-band, assuming an optically thick medium. The HH polarization yielded similar results. The observed backscatter enhancement is thus significant enough to require consideration in backscatter models describing monostatic and bistatic radar experiments.
Enhanced backscattering beyond the Earth, on the surface of solar system bodies, has been interpreted as being caused by the presence of water ice.
In agreement with this interpretation, our results confirm the presence of the CBOE at X- and Ku-band frequencies in terrestrial snow.
Tricentennial trends in spring ice break-ups on three rivers in northern Europe
Authors: Norrgård Stefan , Helama Samuli
Published: July 2022

Abstract. At high latitudes, long-term changes in riverine ice break-ups are exemplary measures of climatic change and variation. This study compares
cryophenological trends, patterns and changes for the rivers Aura (1749–2020), Torne (1693–2020) and Kokemäki (1793–2020); all sites are
located in Finland. The Kokemäki River series is a new series from the city of Pori. The findings show statistically significant
cross-correlations between the Aura and Kokemäki rivers but weaker cross-correlations with the Torne River. We attribute the latter to climatic
differences caused by the higher latitude of the Torne River. Taken together, the many results of this study suggest that the spring climate in the
south has changed more rapidly and become less predictable than in the north. Climatic extremes – warmer and wetter winters – in the 2000s
resulted in the first recorded no-freeze events on the Aura and Kokemäki rivers. This was the culmination of a rapid increase in early ice
break-up events and interannual variability over the last 30 years. The number of early events has increased in all three rivers since the early or
mid-1900s, but the earliest recorded break-up day on the Torne River has changed only marginally in the last 100 years. Our dynamic temperature
analysis shows that the ice break-up on the Torne River requires higher temperatures than in the south, and future changes in the timing of the
break-up depend on April temperatures. In the south, on the other hand, future changes concerns the return period of no-freeze events, which depend
on temperature and precipitation during winter.
COMPARISON OF RADIOMORPOMETRIC INDEX MEASUREMENTS IN THE MANDIBLE OF COMPLETELY EDENTULOUS ELDERLY AND MIDDLE-AGED INDIVIDUALS
Authors: ENİNANÇ İlknur , HERGÜNER Tuğba
Published: July 2022

Objective: The present retrospective research aims to investigate the effect of sex and age on radiomorphometric indices that enable the evaluation of changes in the mandible in elderly and middle-aged edentulous individuals.

Materials-Methods: One hundred twenty-eight edentulous individuals (64 females, 64 males) aged 45-54, 55-64, 65-74, and 75-84 years were divided into four age groups. The mental index (MI), panoramic mandibular index (PMI), mandibular cortical index (MCI), and alveolar ridge resorption degree in the premolar regions (M/M ratio) of these individuals were assessed with regard to age and sex on panoramic radiographs.

Results: A significant increase was detected in the MCI class with increasing age (p0.05). MI and PMI values in middle-aged and elderly individuals were affected by sex, and these values were found to be lower in females (p0.05). It was observed that the MCI class was lower in females in the 45-54 age group (p
Virtual Baby: 3D model of the anatomy and physiology of sucking and swallowing in infants as an educational tool
Authors:   Pontifical Catholic University, Rebelo Puccini Flávia , Gatti Marina ,   University of São Paulo, de Castro Rodrigues Antônio ,   University of São Paulo, Rondon-Melo Silmara ,   University Center of the United Metropolitan Colleges, Lung Wen Chao ,   University of São Paulo, Lopes de Castro Martinelli Roberta ,   University of São Paulo, Berretin-Felix Giédre ,   University of São Paulo
Published: July 2022

Objective: This project aimed to develop and update a dynamic three-dimensional (3D) graphic video learning object demonstrating a current knowledge of the anatomy and physiology of sucking and swallowing in newborns during breastfeeding. Method: To build and update the 3D computer graphics iconographies of the "Virtual Baby," we defined objectives for the learning object, created a literature review-based script, and organized a guide for structural (static) and functional (dynamic) graphical modeling for the designer. Results: Using 3D computer graphics, we produced a video with static images (anatomical structural) and dynamic sequences (most significant physiological and functional aspects and application of transparency to visualize the anatomical correlations between both). The video showed the anatomy and physiology of sucking and swallowing during breastfeeding. Its updates reflected additional scientific evidence as studies were published. Conclusion: Creation of the Virtual Baby provides a learning tool for visualizing the anatomy and physiology of sucking and swallowing in full-term newborns. The tool addresses the significant morphofunctional aspects of the breastfeeding process, supported by scientific literature, and can be used for student or professional training and in primary health care.
Inicio y final de la Guerra Civil en Cataluña: el testimonio de las bibliotecarias de las bibliotecas populares a través de sus diarios
Authors: Ariño Márquez Susana , Vall Casas Aurora , Mañà Terré Teresa
Published: July 2022

Las bibliotecas populares en Cataluña se crean en 1915 con la Mancomunidad y el proyecto de Eugeni d’Ors. A partir de 1920 las dirigió Jordi Rubió, quien dispuso que las bibliotecarias redactaran un diario donde anotar cuestiones sobre el funcionamiento relacionadas con las bibliotecas y, también, los acontecimientos y vivencias que sucedían en su entorno. De esta manera, las bibliotecarias se convirtieron en testimonios anónimos de los acontecimientos históricos de España y de Cataluña de casi todo el siglo XX, ya que hasta los años 80 la redacción de los diarios se mantuvo como una tarea más. Hasta el año 1939 se habían inaugurado 22 bibliotecas populares, 19 de las cuales han conservado sus diarios. Para este artículo se han consultado de manera exhaustiva las anotaciones escritas en estos documentos entre los años 1936-1939 y, más detalladamente, las entradas de las fechas previas y posteriores al 19 de julio de 1936 además de las redactadas en el año 1939 y fechas posteriores, una vez finalizada la Guerra Civil. Este trabajo se propone contribuir al conocimiento de los diarios de las bibliotecarias como documento histórico de investigación para estudiar, no solo la historia de nuestras bibliotecas, sino también la historia de nuestro país y ponerlos en valor como testimonios de nuestra memoria histórica.
Memoria histórica y radio: escuchando la voz de las mujeres
Authors: Coronado Ruiz Carlota , Giménez García Elvira
Published: July 2022

Los medios de comunicación como divulgadores de la memoria histórica tienen en los testimonios orales unas fuentes idóneas para elaborar contenidos de periodismo feminista capaces de reconstruir la memoria de las mujeres. Para ejemplificarlo se ha creado y analizado el espacio de Radio Nacional de España Mujer y memoria, madres e hijas de la Transición, un pódcast que se ha emitido en 2020 y 2021, dentro del programa Artesfera, en Radio Exterior y Radio 5. En esos programas se han utilizado los testimonios directos de mujeres que vivieron el franquismo junto a entrevistas a especialistas en este periodo (1939-1980).
El trabajador etnificado: un mapa conceptual para la sociología del trabajo
Authors: Pedreño Cánovas Andrés
Published: July 2022

Los cien números publicados por la revista Sociología del Trabajo permiten rastrear las huellas dejadas por la condición inmigrante en la estructura social del trabajo en España, así como elaborar preguntas de investigación que permitan extender el análisis sociológico del trabajo al que desempeñan los inmigrantes. En este artículo se aborda aproximación al mapa conceptual de las relaciones entre etnicidad y trabajo con los siguientes elementos: un llamamiento a la vigilancia epistemológica para que la “razón imperialista” no imponga conceptos inapropiados para otros contextos como el español; una demostración de las realidades que la perspectiva de la etnicidad permite visibilizar en el mundo del trabajo y los trabajadores; los cambios en curso en el mercado laboral por la segmentación étnica del trabajo; el sindicalismo y la acción colectiva de los trabajadores inmigrantes, y finalmente, algunas consideraciones sobre la explotación del cuerpo inmigrante.
Antihyperlipidemic Activity of Feronia limonia Leaves Extract against Triton X 100 and High Fat Induced Hyperlipidemic in Rats
Authors: P. Sravanthi , Krishna P.S. Ramya , Palei Narahari N. , Nagarjuna Sannidhi
Published: July 2022

Objective: The objective of this study was to investigate the antihyperlipidemic activity of Feronia limonia leaves extract in rats. Methods: Hyperlipidemia was induced in rats by feeding high fat diet (HFD) for four successive weeks and Triton X 100(400mg/kg, i.p.) for 24 hours. From 15th to 30th day, extract (250 and 500mg/kg, p.o) and atorvastatin (20mg/kg, p.o.) per se were administered 2 hours prior to feeding rats with high fat diet (HFD). Blood samples of all rats were collected and estimated biochemical parameters on the last day of treatment i.e., 30th day for HFD, and after 24 hours for of Triton X 100 induced hyperlipidaemia using standard diagnostic kits. White adipose tissue obtained from all rats were fixed in 10% formo-saline and analyzed for adipocyte size. Results and Discussion: HFD or Triton X 100 significantly increased serum total cholesterol, triglycerides, LDL-c, and decreased HDL-c concentration. The Extract (250mg/kg, p.o. and 500mg/kg, p.o.) significantly reversed HFD-induced and Triton X 100 induced hyperlipidemia. The adipose tissue of animals which were treated with MEFL showed significant and dose-related decrease in cell size when compared to animals of control group. Conclusions: It can be concluded that extact showed significant anti hyperlipidemic activity in rats and hence it could be a possible herbal medicine for the treatment of hyperlipidemia.
Simultaneous Estimation of Ketorolac Tromethamine and Ofloxacin
Authors: Hashim Mansoori Mohammad , Sahu Bharat , Shah Kamal
Published: July 2022

A cost-effective and simple spectrophotometric technique is established for the quantification of Ofloxacin and Ketorolac tromethamine in bulk drug and eye drops. In the present case the method developed based on simultaneous equation method. The two wavelengths were selected that is 296 nm and 320 nm. The equation was designed and the absorption coefficients for both of the drugs at both the wavelength was calculated. The developed method was applied to formulations too. Analysis of results were statistically validated and by resurgence studies. For routine determination of Ofloxacin and Ketorolac tromethamine, the method was found to be suitable in bulk drug and in formulations. Therefore, the current work aims in developing an easy method for spectrophotometric determination of Ofloxacin and Ketorolac tromethamine in eye drop dose form.
Evaluation of functional outcome following ORIF of complex proximal humerus fractures with PHILOS plating
Authors: S. Vishnu , Damodharan Damodharan , Subash Yeshwanth
Published: July 2022

Background: Neers 3 and 4 part proximal humerus fractures are often difficult to treat due to the complex nature of the fracture patterns. The aim of this study was to evaluate the functional outcome of these fractures following ORIF (Open reduction and internal fixation) with PHILOS plate. Methods: 30 patients with fractures of the proximal humerus who presented between June 2013 to June 2016 were managed by ORIF with PHILOS plating and were followed up for a period of 3 years. Functional assessment was done using the DASH (Disabilities of arm, shoulder and hand) and Constant and Murley scores. Results: There was a male preponderance seen in our study with the right side being more commonly affected. The mean time to fracture union was 11.9 weeks. The average DASH score at 1 year was 8.9±6.4 and the Constant and Murley score was 64.5±7.2. All patients were satisfied with the functional outcome achieved. Conclusion: PHILOS plating is a good treatment option for complex proximal humerus fractures. It provides multiple divergent screw options for securing purchase in osteoporotic bone and requires less soft tissue stripping and aids in preserving the blood supply to the bone. It provides good union rates and better functional outcomes.
Evaluation of in vitro Anthelmintic activity of Lannea coromandelica (Houtt.) Merr. against Pheretima posthuma and Ascardia galli
Authors: R Rajesh. , K Selvakumar.
Published: July 2022

Helminthiasis is a major public health concern and in developing nations, this leads to the prevalence of pneumonia, malnutrition, eosinophilia and anaemia. In current research, the development of resistance to anthelmintics has led to the evaluation of the alternative source of medicinal plants as an anthelmintic drug. Methanol and aqueous extracts of Lannea coromandelica bark were evaluated at various concentration levels of 10, 25 and 50mg/ml for in-vitro anthelmintic activity against Pheretima posthuma and Ascardia galli obtained from soil. Results were reported in paralysis time and worm death time in minutes. As a reference standard, piperazine citrate was used (15mg/ml). In both extracts, activity based on dose was observed. The result revealed that the extract of methanol (MELC) is more active than the aqueous extract (AELC) and can therefore be useful as anthelmintics. From these observations, it was concluded that the anthelmintic activity observed due to the presence of secondary metabolites such as flavanoids, saponins, tannins, alkaloids and terpenoids. Our results report for the first time that Lannea coromandelica bark extracts have therapeutic values with prominent anthelmintic properties.
Possibilities of Working with Bulgarian Folk Tales for Women and Girls Who Have Been Victims of Violence
Authors: Ivanova Veronika
Published: July 2022

The purpose of this report is to describe how women and girls who have suffered from physical and sexual violence can learn to love their gender again through the use of the images of women in Bulgarian folktale’s and strengthen their belief that female nature, despite its vulnerability, is beautiful and creates goodness and life. Several cases from clinical practice will be presented, taking into account the high efficiency of working with fairy tales with women and girls who have experienced a traumatic event. Some of the images that appear in the fairy-tale heritage of Bulgaria will be analyzed. Some clinical notes will be presented to show that crisis work does not remain only at the level of crisis counseling, but moves into a deeper psychotherapeutic process.
Questionnaire about Adherence and Hidden Conflicts in Pharmacotherapy Based on Main Principles of Positive and Transcultural Psychotherapy
Authors: Roeder Friedhelm
Published: July 2022

The origin of one of the main hindrances of successful pharmacotherapy is the hidden gap between the mental horizon of the doctors on one side and the deep-rooted motivation of patients on the other side. Both sides are not aware of the personal and social background of this gap. A questionnaire based on main principles of Positive and Transcultural Psychotherapy is introduced as a guideline to discover this gap and thus to open up a way for new solutions. Sometimes pharmacotherapy is preferred by patients who are not aware of a hidden conflict in their lives as origin of their suffering. Using this questionnaire works with this preference and widens the horizon of the patients, which is restricted by the hidden conflict. Thus, this conflict can be discovered to find a new way for a better solution.
Eating Disorders, Emotional Eating, Internet and Social Media Addiction in Adult Individuals in Covid-19 Period
Authors: İNAL Özgü
Published: July 2022

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Amaç: Bu çalışmanın amacı Covid-19 döneminde yetişkin bireylerde yeme bozukluğu, duygusal yeme, internet ve sosyal medya bağımlılığının incelenmesidir.
Gereç ve Yöntem: Çalışmaya 18-65 yaş arası iki yüz sekiz birey dahil edildi. Çalışmada sosyo-demografik bilgi formu, Rezzy Yeme Bozukluğu Ölçeği, Duygusal Yeme Ölçeği, İnternet Bağımlılığı Ölçeği ve Sosyal Medya Bağımlılığı Ölçeği kullanıldı.
Bulgular: Bireylerin yaklaşık yarısının yeme bozukluğu açısından risk altında olduğu ve sadece %24’nün normal beden kitle indeksi sınırlarında olduğu belirlendi. Çalışmadaki bireylerin günlük internet kullanım süre ortalamaları 5,1±3,6 saat ve sosyal medya kullanım süre ortalamaları ise 2,4±2,2 saatti. Çalışmada tüm ölçekler arasında pozitif yönde korelasyon saptandı (p<0,05).
Sonuç: Çalışmanın sonuçları; Covid-19 döneminde yetişkin bireylerin yeme bozuklukları ve internet kullanımı açısından risk altında olduğuna dikkat çekmektedir.
Anahtar Sözcükler: Covid-19, Yeme Bozukluğu, Duygusal Yeme, İnternet Bağımlılığı, Sosyal Medya Bağımlılığı
Factors Influencing The Practice of Re-excision in Patiens Who Underwent Breast Conserving Surgery for Breast Cancer
Authors: SARIDEMİR ÜNAL Demet , SARAÇOĞLU Mustafa , DOĞRU Volkan , YAPRAK Muhittin , MESCİ Ayhan , ARICI Cumhur , OYGÜR Ahmet Nezihi
Published: July 2022

Abstract Objective: A significant proportion of patients undergoing breast-conserving surgery require re-excision for residual cancer. This study aims to determine the factors associated with residual tumor in patients undergoing breast conserving surgery, and to evaluate the follow-up results of the patients. Material and Methods: Patients underwent breast-conserving surgery in a 6-year period were included in this study. Patients were divided in 2 groups; no re-excision (Group A), and required re-excision (Group B). Patients who underwent mastectomy in the follow-up were excluded. Results: In this study, 190 patients were assessed; those 153 in Group A, and 37 in Group B. A total 192 masses were found; 154 in Group A, and 38 in Group B. The median follow-up time, and disease free survival were 9.2 (Inter Quantile Range [IQR]=5.9-11.1) years, and 8.8 (IQR=5.0-11.0) years respectively. There was no difference in disease free survival, and local recurrence between groups (p=0.246, and p=0.601; respectively). Axillary lymph node involvement, lymphovascular invasion, extensive intraductal companent, multifocality, large tumor diameter and younger age patients were higher in re-excision group. Multivariate anlysis identified, absence of lymphovascular invasion (Odds Ratio [OR]=0.05; %95Cl 0.01-0,44), and age >50 years (OR=0.17; %95Cl 0.04-0.73) were associated with lower re-excision requirement; however, tumor diameter >2 cm (OR=4.52;%95Cl 1.28-15.98) was associated with re-excision. Conclusion: There was no difference in disease free survival, and local recurrence between 2 groups. Patients should be informed for the risk of re-excision after initial breast conservig surgery and wider surgical excision or oncoplastic surgery should be performed in risky patients. Key Words: Breast conserving surgery, Re-excision, Early stage breast cancer.
Rezension von: Alber, Wolfgang; Bausinger, Brigitte; Bausinger, Hermann (Hrsg.), Albgeschichten
Authors: Setzler Wilfried , Alber Wolfgang , Bausinger Brigitte , Bausinger Hermann
Published: July 2022

Wolfgang Alber, Brigitte Bausinger und Hermann Bausinger (Hrsg.): Albgeschichten. Klöpfer & Meyer Verlag Tübingen 2008. 319 Seiten. Gebunden € 19,90. ISBN 978-3-940086-13-6
Rezension von: Rückert, Maria Magdalena (Hrsg.), Württembergische Biographien unter Einbeziehung hohenzollerischer Persönlichkeiten. Band 1
Authors: Schweizer Günther , Rückert Maria Magdalena
Published: July 2022

Maria Magdalena Rückert (Hrsg.): Württembergische Biographien unter Einbeziehung hohenzollerischer Persönlichkeiten. Band 1. Im Auftrag der Kommission für geschichtliche Landeskunde in Baden-Württemberg. W. Kohlhammer Verlag Stuttgart 2006. 347 Seiten. Gebunden € 27,–. ISBN 978-3-17-018500-5
WATER QUALITY INDEX FOR THE ASSESSMENT OFGROUNDWATER QUALITY IN PALWAL DISTRICT, HARYANA
Authors: BIR RITU , SINGH MEENAKSHI , HUSSAIN JAKIR
Published: July 2022

This paper aims at studying the various physico-chemical parameters and development of water quality index to determine the groundwater quality and see its suitability for consumption in rural villages in Palwal district, Haryana, India. Water quality index of the study area was calculated on the basis of BIS standards of drinking water largely varied from being in a very poor category to water unsuitable for consumption and needed some treatment before it can be utilized for various domestic purposes.
IMPACT OF HABITAT QUALITY VARIATIONS ON SOMEBEHAVIOURAL ASPECTS OF LARVIVOROUS FISH
Authors: RAJENDER RAO KULKARNI , SILVEIRA JULIANA , PAUL SHEENA , PHALDESSAI NANDADEEP , NAIR SHAILESH , RODRIGUES CLARA , NAIK PRIYANKA
Published: July 2022

Over 85 per cent of all known animal species belong to Arthropoda which includes the vectors of most important diseases. They affect our health either directly by bites, stings or indirectly throughdisease transmission. Several genera of Arthropods like mosquitoes, flies, ticks and mites play animportant role in human disease transmission. The most significant vector borne disease transmission is by blood feeding insects. Utilization of larvivorous fish in vector borne disease control programme is gaining momentum. Poecilia reticulata survives in all types of water bodies and can tolerate high degree of pollution. It is prolific breeder and surface feeder, carnivorous, thus efficient larvivorous fish. Present investigation reveals that low oxygen content in sewage water and surface feeding nature make it to stay at surface waters for longer time as compared to pond water.
PROTECTIVE ROLE OF RESVERATROL AGAINST OXIDATIVESTRESS INDUCED BY ALUMINIUM AND FLUORIDE IN RAT BRAIN
Authors: REDDY N. CHANDRA SHAKAR , REDDY K. PRATAP
Published: July 2022

Aluminium and Fluoride, known to form a strong complex, are being used widely in many industries. Both elements are involved in the pathogenesis of neurodegenerative disorders by inducing oxidative stress. Many experimental studies reported neuroprotective properties of resveratrol (Res). In this study, we examined the ameliorative effects of resveratrol on aluminiumfluoride-induced oxidative stress in the conventional and preclinical models. AlCl3 (100 mg/kg bw)+ NaF (10 mg/kg bw), AlCl3 (100 mg/kg bw) + NaF (10 mg/kg bw) + Res (30 mg/kg bw), and Res (30mg/kg bw) were administered for II, III and IV groups respectively and group-I was served as control for 8 weeks. The results showed considerable (p<0.05) alterations in protein content andoxidative markers (GPx, GST, GR, GSSH) in group-II whereas a significant (p<0.05) reversal was observed in group III. Taken together, the above findings indicate that resveratrol significantly alleviated the aluminium and fluoride-induced oxidative stress through its ameliorative efficacy.
UTILIZATION POSSIBILITIES OF INFECTIOUS WASTE PLASTICMATERIALS TOWARD ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY
Authors: ANAND L.D. VIJAY , DHANALAKSHMI C. SOWMYA , MAHENDRAN M. , HEPSIBA D. , PERUMAL S.BHAGAVATHI , MADHU P.
Published: July 2022

In the present work waste sanitizer containers (WSC) has been pyrolyzed to produce fuel-range compounds. The mixed plastics containers are taken as a feedstock, worn into smaller size and heated at 600 Â°C under a fixed heating rate of 20 Â°C/min in a batch type fixed bed reactor. Proximate and ultimate analyses, as well as thermogravimetric analysis are used to find the suitability of the feedstock. The process yielded maximum of 73.2 wt% liquid products with calorific value of 36.5MJ/kg which is nearer to commercial diesel fuel. The liquid products obtained from WSC have been analyzed for its physical properties. It shows that it can be used as a medium grade liquidfuel for boiler directly or for automotive fuel after up gradation. The Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy (FTIR) characteristics study was also done to investigate the chemical compositions of the liquid oil.
ASSESSMENT OF SPATIO-TEMPORAL VARIATION ANDPOTENTIAL HUMAN HEALTH RISK OF AMBIENT NITROGENDIOXIDE AND SULFUR DIOXIDE AROUND INDUSTRIAL AREA OFMUNDRA, GUJARAT USING GIS AND AERMOD MODEL
Authors: SINGH RAHUL , SOLANK CHHAVI , SINGH ROHIT , MONDAL SUBINOY
Published: July 2022

Coastal area of Mundra in Gujarat is the crucial power generating area in India, which contains coal based mega thermal power plants. In order to assess the pollutant levels the continuous monitoring of the gaseous and particulate pollutants was observed from 2008 to 2015. The trend was initially increasing when the plant construction started due to construction related activities and then decreasing as can be seen from the regression analysis for various parameters. For briefness, the trend has been shown here for SO2 and NO2 at stations for 5 locations within the 3kmradius of plant area in upwind and downwind direction of the power plants. The study has been conducted for the seasonal and temporal alteration in the ambient SO2 and NO2 concentration of in for a period of eight years in the industrial area of coastal Gujrat in India. Geographical information system (GIS) tool has been used to identify the study area land-use pattern of the coastal Mundra region. Pollution dispersion and trend has been observed with AERMOD Model and statistically. Multiple regression model and regression line analysis has been analyzed in this study for metrological parameters and dispersion of SO2 and NO2 concentration in this industrial area. Health risk assessment has been performed association Indian National Ambient Air Quality standard. Gaseous pollutant emission and dispersion can be influenced by meteorological variables such as temperature, humidity, wind characteristics and the children are also sensitive receptors for air pollution.
ASSESSMENT OF SOLID WASTES IN DIFFERENT AREAS OFKHANYAN, HOOGHLY, WEST BENGAL, INDIA
Authors: ROY MILITA
Published: July 2022

The present study was aimed at the assessment of the stray waste available in different areas of Khanyan village highlighting the college campus. Observations of solid wastes in the three landmark areas station, roadside areas and college campus revealed the presence of at least 57different types of wastes that varied in relative abundance and weight. Although linked to different origin and shape, the weight of the solid wastes varied to a considerable extent ranging from 0.06 to 209.3 g. The total solid wastes were divided into 6 major categories depending on their sources. The pollutants were again classified according to their origin. At present, no treatment is provided to these solid wastes in this village. More than 90% of the total wastes are directly disposed in an unsatisfactory manner without providing earth cover. This method of dumping can lead to soil as well as ground water pollution. The problem of pollution to some extent can be solved by awareness and with the help of the local people.
Effect of chlamydia trachomatis on infertile women
Authors: Hussein Sanaa Rajab
Published: July 2022

Objective: This study was carried out to determine the seroprevalence of Chlamydia trachomatis in hospitalized women has been made. Materials and methods: Chlamydial antigen and anti-chlamydial antibodies were investigated in 145 patients who applied to Al Khanasaa teaching hospitals in City of Mosul-Iraq and were diagnosed as infertile, and in 81 women who gave birth. Results: Endocervical chlamydial antigen in one (0.7%) patient in the infertile group; While anti-chlamydial antibody was positive in 7 (4.8%) patients, endocervical chlamydial antigen and anti-chlamydial antibody positivity were not detected in fertile cases. Conclusion: Seropositivity of 5.5% (seven antibody positive and one antigen positive case) was obtained in 145 infertile women; In infertile cases, antibody positivity intensifies between the ages of 25-35; It was determined that a case with positive chlamydial antigen was 20 years old.
Improved perturb and observe maximum power point tracking technique for solar photovoltaic power generation systems
Authors: Geethamahalakshmi G , Nageswari D , Bindu K. V , Anand R S , Ananthakrishnan S , Kishorekumar J
Published: July 2022

The primary concerns in the practical photovoltaic (PV) system are the power reduction due to the change in operating conditions, such as the temperature or irradiance, the high computation burden due to the modern maximum power point tracking (MPPT) mechanisms, and to maximize the PV array output during the rapid change in weather conditions. The conventional perturb and observe (P&O) technique is preferred in most of the PV systems. Nevertheless, it undergoes false tracking of maximum power point (MPP) during the rapid change in solar insolation due to the wrong decision in the duty cycle. To avoid the computational burden and drift effect, this article presents a simple and enhanced P&O MPPT technique. The proposed technique is enhanced by including the change in current (dI), in addition to the changes in output voltage and output power of the PV module. The effect of including the dI profile with the traditional method is explained with the fixed and variable step-size methods. The mathematical expression for the drift-free condition is derived. The traditional boost converter is considered for validating the effectiveness of the proposed methods by employing the direct duty cycle technique.
Electric vehicles rating from you tube comments using machine learning
Authors: Kaladevi P , Karthikram V , Kavinprabhu N
Published: July 2022

Electric motors play the notable position inside the automobile industry. A swiftly growing technology that ambitions to lessen using fossil fuels in the automobile quarter. The electric vehicles produced in enormous scale in now a day. Now many organizations are liberating their electric powered motors and in destiny it will become the most famous one. It reduces the air pollutants and need of fossil fuels to run a vehicle is constantly reduced. The Charging cost is comparatively lower than regular vehicles. The electric vehicles run on Lithium-ion batteries which will reduce the air pollutants in an effective manner. But in producing the Lithium-Ion batteries also can cause pollution. Electric powered motor’s function which have fewer shifting parts and are therefore greater environmentally friendly. This challenge explains the people perspectives that the era of electric vehicles prompted. Perspectives and ideas that the humans think about electric powered motors via the remarks on YouTube may be explored. The  positive and drawbacks of the electrical vehicles given by the people can be analysed. The peoples who work in industries can realize how electric powered cars creates an effect in surroundings. They percentage about their thoughts about electric powered motors through You tube comments.
COVID-19
Authors: Imam Kaukab , Akhouri Deoshree , Devi Seema , Madiha Maria
Published: July 2022

Through the survey conducted by the researchers, it can be inferred that COVID-19 pandemic followed by complete lockdown in India had its immense impact on peoples ‘economic and employment conditions. In India, a developing country, people strive hard to earn for their living where every basic need is expensive for most of the population, which ultimately resulted in people realising the fact that after lockdown is over they have to work double hard and have to start from the beginning to bring back stability in their life. From difficult times to COVID-19 pandemic, people took refuge in their religion which gave them calmness and also somewhere helped them to visualize their condition in better way without freaking out about their future.
effect of marketing mix 4cs on the domestic tourist’s purchase decision - case study in Vietnam
Authors: Le Quang Hung
Published: July 2022

Currently, in Vietnam, the traditional 4Ps marketing mix model has gradually become no longer suitable, so businesses in general and Tourism businesses in particular have applied Marketing mix 4Cs in their production and business activities. Businesses attach the letters Cs with the letters Ps in pairs to always consider customers as the focus when planning Marketing strategies (Product - Customer Solution, Price - Customer Cost, Place – Convenience, Promotion – Communication). The study aims to systematize the theoretical basis and identify the effect of Marketing mix 4Cs on the Domestic tourist’s purchase decision in Vietnam. Through the research, find a Literature Review on the above topic to serve as a basis for further research to identify the Marketing mix 4Cs factors affecting on the Domestic tourist’s purchase decision in Vietnam and build a model research. Further studies apply this research model to measure the impact of each marketing mix 4Cs factor on the Domestic tourist’s purchase decision as well as propose some managerial implications to help businesses meet the needs of domestic tourists.
Detection of genetic variation among five basil species by using ISSR, SCOT and SRAP markers
Authors: Ahmed Tasneem Y. A. , Hussein M. H. , El-Maaty Shereen Abu , Moghaieb Reda E. A.
Published: July 2022

Background: Eight inter-simple sequence repeats (ISSR), 14 Start codon-targeted (SCoT), and eleven sequence-related amplified polymorphisms were used to determine genetic diversity among five basil species (Ocimum tenuiflorum, Ocimum kilimandscharicum Guerk, Ocimum basilicum L., Ocimum americanum, and Ocimum basilicum var. minimum). Results: All of the markers' PCR products can be used to discriminate between the different basil species. The ISSR has the highest polymorphism percentage (73.1%), followed by SCoT (57.2%) and SRAP (55.6%). According to the combined data from the three markers, the basil species used were clustered into four groups, each with extremely excellent coordination between the similarity matrix and dendrograms. Species-specific markers have been identified. The SCoT analysis generates the highest number of species-specific marker (17) compared with ISSR and SRAP analysis which generated 14 and 13 markers respectively. Conclusions: These markers can be considered as a useful marker to improve Ocimum characteristics.
The correlation between the concentration of ovarian steroid and the severity of COVID-19 in females
Authors: Aubead Dr. Nassrin Malik , Salman Dr. Abeer Hamza
Published: July 2022

Background: Coronaviruses are positive single-stranded RNA viruses that have a spherical shape and some spike-shaped proteins (spike proteins) that project from their surface, from which they derive their name because they resemble a solar corona. The RNA sequence of SARS-CoV-2 is approximately thirty thousand nucleotides in length and encodes both structural and non-structural proteins. Objective: To assess the relation between the concentration of ovarian steroid and the severity of covid-19 in females. Patients and method: A cross sectional study carried at Consulting clinic for chest and respiratory diseases in Babylon Governorate at the period from 1st of January 2021 to the 1st of June 2021. Patients were female infected with COVID-19 with in age between 25-65 years old. Results: mean age in the studied group was (44.75±13.87) years and the main age group between 40-49 years (29.6%), the majority of the patients (96.3%) were married women, and (71.6%) were obese.