bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Prediction of flash flood peak discharge in hilly areas with ungauged basins based on machine learning
Authors: Wang Weilin , Sang Guoqing , Zhao Qiang , Liu Yang , Shao Guangwen , Lu Longbin , Xu Mintian
Published: August 2024

Peak discharge is an essential element of hydrological forecasting. Due to rapid outbreaks of flash floods in hilly areas and the lack of measured data, the fast and accurate estimation of peak discharge is crucial for flash flood hazard management. Three machine learning algorithms were applied to estimate peak discharge; this estimation was compared with the results of hydrological–hydraulic models, and the results were verified with measured watershed data. In this paper, 10 hydrological and geomorphological parameters were selected to predict the flood peak discharge in 103 watersheds in Taiyi Mountain North District. The results show that the particle swarm optimization backpropagation (PSO-BP) neural network model outperforms the BP neural network and random forest regression in prediction performance. PSO-BP has a lower mean absolute error (2.51%), root mean square error (3.74%), and mean absolute percentage error (2.74%) than the other models, which indicates that PSO-BP has high prediction accuracy. Importance analysis revealed that rainfall, early impact rainfall, catchment area, and rain intensity are the key input parameters of PSO-BP. The proposed method was confirmed to be a fast and relatively accurate algorithm for estimating the peak discharge of flash floods in ungauged basins.
Studying the applicability of electrodialysis technology to treat groundwater in CKDu regions, Sri Lanka: operational parameter optimization of the pilot project
Authors: Malalagama Theekshana , Fan Yang , Tian Binghui , Fei Li Han , Yang Min
Published: August 2024

The population in the dry regions relies mainly on groundwater for their water needs in Sri Lanka. The use of ED technology for groundwater treatment has been increasing globally, and Sri Lanka is also considering its introduction to treat groundwater in rural areas because of its higher efficiency and easier operation compared to other membrane technologies. A pilot plant was installed in Kahatagasdigiliya, NCP, Sri Lanka focusing on the selective removal of problematic ions identified in the area. Operational parameters were adjusted to remove identified problematic ions during the TED process, and suitable operational parameters were selected considering treated water quality and the water demand of villagers. TED was operated at a selected condition of 12 m3/h flow rate and 45 V voltage. The final effluent water quality meets the Sri Lanka Standard (SLS) 614:2013 limits, with a higher removal efficiency of 65.63% (hardness) and 55.37% (F-). This TED system with a capacity of 260 m3 day has been operational since 2017 in Sri Lanka, providing better quality water to villagers and ensuring water safety in the area. This pilot TED provides guidance on operating ED for selective removal of problematic ions in drinking water in real-world applications.
Portainjerto silvestre y nutrientes minerales para el control de Fusarium spp. en berenjena (Solanum melongena L.)
Authors: Rodríguez-Pinto María del Valle , Campo Arana Rodrigo Orlando , Cardona-Ayala Carlos Enrique
Published: August 2024

La marchitez vascular causada por Fusarium spp. es una enfermedad limitante de la producción de berenjena en el Caribe colombiano. Se evaluó el portainjerto silvestre Solanum mammosum L., injertado por el método de empalme terminal, con el cultivar comercial de berenjena Solanum melongena L. Corpoica CO15, con nueve repeticiones, comparándolo con el desarrollo de los testigos S. melongena Corpoica CO15 y S. mammosum sin injertar, bajo un diseño completamente aleatorizado, determinándose la resistencia de estos tratamientos a la marchitez. En un segundo experimento se evaluaron tres alternativas de nutrición foliar T1 = testigo (aspersión de agua), T2 = fuente rica en potasio (K: 344 g L-1); T3 = fuente rica en calcio (Ca: 96 g L-1 de CaO); T4 = fuente rica en fósforo (P: 300 g L-1 de P2O5), bajo un diseño completamente aleatorizado con cuatro repeticiones. En ambos experimentos se utilizaron nueve plántulas por unidad por tratamiento, sembradas en macetas con 3,5kg de suelo franco limoso e inoculadas con Fusarium spp. cepa FS02, en casa de malla. La inoculación se realizó en plántulas de 30 días de desarrollo (de 3-4 hojas verdaderas), mediante heridas en la base del tallo y en las raíces de cada planta, con 20mL de suspensión (5.000 conidias mL-1). El uso del portainjerto silvestre S. mammosum y los nutrientes minerales mediante aplicación foliar, redujeron significativamente la incidencia y severidad de la enfermedad.
Larvicidal Potency of Ashes of Two Insecticidal Plants against the Activities of Anopheles coluzzii and Culex quinquefasciatus Mosquitoes
Authors: Ojianwuna Chioma C. , Enwemiwe Victor N. , Esiwo Eric , Ifeta Sarah , Russia Dorcas , Atisele Scholastica I.
Published: August 2024

Introduction

Insecticidal plants are widely studied materials that have intense applications in various fields of vector, pest, and disease control. They are among the recommended strategies to tackle the already established resistance in mosquitoes causing prevailing diseases in the world, especially in Africa.

Aim and Objective

The study aimed to assess the biological potency of ashes of scent leave (Ocimum gratissimum) and lemon grass (Cymbopogon citratus) against the larvae of Anopheles and Culex mosquitoes.

Methods

Larvae of mosquitoes were sourced, and plant ashes were prepared and exposed to 20 larvae of both mosquitoes in 1g, 2.5g, 5g, 10g, and 15g concentrations. Treatment concentrations were formulated by mixing ashes in 100ml of water in triplicate. Mortality, acute toxicity, and sub-chronic toxicity data were obtained.

Results

Mosquito larval mortality increased with time at all concentrations of test plants, and sub-chronic toxicity showed complete mortality in all treatments. Acute toxicity of Culex larvae was highest in 15g of lemon grass and complete mortality was recorded after 30 minutes of exposure. There was no acute toxicity recorded with scent leave exposure. The Lethal Dose (LD50) for Anopheles mosquitoes recorded with scent leave ashes was 0.319g (y=1.928x+0.96; R2=0.221, p= 0.407), and for Culex mosquitoes, it was recorded to be 0.424g with lemon grass exposure (y=1.86x+0.69; R2=0.221, p= 0.240). Remarkably, lemon grass at a concentration of 1.250g and 3.247g caused 95% toxicity in Anopheles (y=15.85x-0.25; R2=0.633, p> 0.05) and Culex (y=2.918x-0.18; R2=0.388, p= 0.254) mosquitoes, respectively. LT50 of mosquitoes was between 21.3 minutes and 1451.4 minutes, whereas LT95 was between 37.1 minutes and 1740.4 minutes, respectively. No adult mosquito emergence was recorded.

Conclusion

Ashes of both plants, especially lemon grass, could be considered better materials for local treatment of the mosquito breeding sites.
The Current Concept for Stem Cell Therapy in Spinal Cord Injury
Authors: Dowling Alvaro , Molina Marcelo
Published: August 2024

Spinal cord injury with neurological deficits is devastating to patients and
their families. After the immediate treatment that may involve spinal decompression
and stabilization surgeries, patients are typically left with long-term disability. Intense
research has focused on spinal cord regeneration, tissue repair, and reinnervation to
improve function. Stem cell-based therapies are at the center of this effort. This chapter
summarizes common spinal cord injury (SCI) patterns, including complete and
incomplete SCIs, and their classification-based prognosis and treatments. They review
the types of stem cells used in preclinical and clinical trials in the treatment of SCI and
the associated ethical concerns and summarize the current state of the art of stem cellbased SCI treatments.
Urgensi Peraturan Bentuk Badan Hukum Serta Mekanisme Penggabungan dan Pengambilalihan Klub Sepak Bola Di Indonesia
Authors: Parlindungan Jeffry Wilson , Dewi Amelia Sri Kusuma , Masykur Mohammad Hamidi
Published: August 2024

This research examines regulatory challenges concerning the legal structure and the merger and takeover processes of professional soccer clubs in Indonesia. The absence of legal certainty regarding the legal form of football clubs and the corresponding merger/takeover mechanisms poses a threat to sportsmanship principles, particularly as the national football industry advances towards greater professionalism. Then the writing of this thesis uses a normative juridical method with a statutory approach method, a comparative approach. Primary, secondary, and tertiary legal materials obtained by the author will be analyzed using systematic and grammatical interpretation methods. the author gets an answer to the existing problem that it is necessary to establish a regulation by PSSI by cooperating with the government which specifically regulates the form of a limited liability company for clubs and the mechanism for merging and taking over professional football clubs in Indonesia so as to provide legal certainty for football clubs as an important pillar in the development of the football industry. Therefore, the regulatory construction that the author can propose based on an analysis of existing regulations and a comparative study with regulations related to ownership of football clubs in England is to make laws and regulations regarding the obligation of clubs to be incorporated as limited liability companies and the mechanism for mergers and takeovers specifically of football clubs can be by prohibiting mergers between two football clubs in Indonesia that are in different league castes and related to the regulation of takeover stages can be adopted from England.
Exploration of Molybdenum Oxide Compounds-A Review
Authors: Bhattacharjee Jyoti , Roy Subhasis
Published: August 2024

The evolution of nanomaterials has been critical in modifying materials at the nanoscale for specialized uses. Carbon nanotubes were initially viewed as promising for electronics, but their inability to discriminate between semiconducting and metallic phases led to the creation of quasi-two-dimensional (Q-2D) materials. Molybdenum nanoparticles are utilized as alloy additions in corrosive and high-vacuum environments. Their characteristics differ significantly from those of their bulk counterparts. This review analyses the use of molybdenum oxide compounds in electrical devices, sensors, and memory devices. Their fascinating electrical conductivity and programmable characteristics give prospects for developing innovative electronic components. Furthermore, their performance in new technologies, such as flexible electronics and wearable devices, is evaluated. Molybdenum oxide compounds are incredibly versatile and can be used in various applications, including energy storage, electronics, and catalysis. Their essential use for tackling current materials science and technology issues has been discussed. The classifications, structural variations, and basic properties of molybdenum oxide compounds are covered in this paper, which offers a solid basis for comprehending the range of applications for these compounds. This review paper explores the catalytic processes, the challenges, and their critical significance in enabling environmentally remedial and sustainable chemical transformations.
Tendencias en investigación sobre factores químicos que inciden en la mortalidad de las abejas
Authors: Flórez Martínez Diego Hernando
Published: August 2024

El objetivo de estudio es identificar a través de la vigilancia científica cómo herramienta para la gestión de información especializada, las tendencias en investigación en el entorno mundial sobre la incidencia de pesticidas de base química sobre la mortalidad de las abejas (Apis melífera) y del colapso de las colmenas y colonia (beehive collapse). Este estudio hacer parte del proyecto corporativo en curso cómo respuesta a la orden judicial del Tribunal Administrativo de Cundinamarca que ordeno al Gobierno Nacional hacer investigación sobre el efecto de Neonicotinoides y Fipronil sobre los polinizadores
Relatives’ and Intensive Care Unit Personnel’s Perspectives of Care in Organ Donation: Protocol for a Multiple Methods Study
Authors: Meyer Kathe B , Rohde Gudrun , Frivold Gro
Published: August 2024

Background

In organ donation from deceased donors, the interaction between the donor’s relatives and intensive care personnel is an important factor. The organ donation (OD) process is complex, and patients’ relatives play a vital role. Intensive care professionals need knowledge about how relatives perceive and experience the process to create a caring environment and support them throughout. Therefore, this collaborative project aims to explore both relatives’ and intensive care personnel’s perspectives of care in deceased organ donation in Scandinavia.

Objective

This study aims to (1) investigate donor relatives’ satisfaction and ICU personnel’s perception of their own professional competence and (2) explore donor relatives’ and ICU personnel’s experiences in the OD process to design for care and support in OD.

Methods

This protocol outlines a Scandinavian (Norway, Sweden, and Denmark) project, including 4 work packages. Work package 1 started in 2023 with the translation and validation of the Family Satisfaction in the Intensive Care Unit questionnaire into a Danish version and the translation of the Professional Competence in Organ Donation Questionnaire into a Swedish and Danish version. A cross-sectional survey measuring Scandinavian relatives’ perception of support in and satisfaction with the organ donation process and a cross-sectional survey measuring Scandinavian intensive care personnel’s competence in organ donation are the foundation for work package 2 (2024). The data from both surveys will be analyzed using descriptive and comparative analysis. The results will inform the interview guides in qualitative studies (work packages 3 and 4). Participants in the quantitative study will be invited to participate in in-depth interviews. In work package 3, in-depth interviews will be conducted to illuminate relatives’ experiences in the organ donation process. The interviews will be analyzed using thematic analysis, according to Braun and Clarke. In work package 4 (2025-2026), 1 qualitative design study will be conducted to illuminate ICU personnel’s experiences. Furthermore, the results from work packages 2 and 3 will inform the development of specific programs for care, support, and communication in the organ donation process.

Results

The project was funded by the Norwegian Organ Donor Foundation in 2022 and Scandiatransplant in 2023. The Norwegian Nurses Organisation supports the project by funding a PhD student. The PhD student was employed by the University in Agder in May 2024.

Conclusions

This project will provide new knowledge that will assist us in designing and establishing programs for care, support, and donor relatives’ involvement in OD processes.

International Registered Report Identifier (IRRID)

PRR1-10.2196/55643
Análisis del perfil de competitividad de la caprinocultura de Baja California Sur, México
Authors: Mayoral García Manuel Benjamín , Coronado García Manuel Arturo , Torres García Alberto Francisco
Published: August 2024

El objetivo es analizar el perfil de competitividad de la caprinocultura en BCS. Se analizaron 50 empresas rurales dedicadas a la caprinocultura, todas localizadas en Mulegé, seleccionadas mediante técnica de muestro aleatorio. Se obtuvo información para los factores de Gerencia, Mercadeo, Calidad, Productividad y Ambiente, permitiendo construir el índice de capacidad competitiva (ICC) de las empresas rurales. Entre los factores, la valoración más fuerte se reconoce en Ambiente y Gerencia, mientras que la más débil en Mercadeo, Calidad y Productividad. El trabajo concluye con la vulnerabilidad de la actividad ante entornos competitivos y expresa propuestas de mejora.
Наука берет курс на мультидисциплинарные исследования
Authors: Горбунова Ю.Г.
Published: August 2024

Гость нашего журнала – главный научный сотрудник ИОНХ РАН им. Н. С. Курнакова и ИФХЭ РАН им. А. Н. Фрумкина, и. о. декана факультета фундаментальной физико-химической инженерии МГУ им. М. В. Ломоносова, академик РАН Юлия Германовна Горбунова, крупный специалист в области координационной и супрамолекулярной химии. Ю. Г. Горбунова без малого 30 лет успешно трудится в рядах Российской академии наук, а в качестве вице-президента Российского химического общества им. Д. И. Менделеева вносит огромный личный вклад в развитие и популяризацию химической науки. Результаты научной деятельности
Юлии Германовны неоднократно отмечены значимыми наградами, в их числе премия Правительства РФ в области науки и техники, почетное звание кавалера ордена Академических пальм, премия им. Л. А. Чугаева. В этом году, в дни празднования 300‑летия РАН, Ю. Г. Горбуновой была вручена медаль ордена «За заслуги перед Отечеством» II степени. Мы восхищаемся достижениями Юлии Германовны и от лица редакции сердечно поздравляем с награждением!
A prospective epidemiological study on postpartumblues and its associated risk factors
Authors:   Pharm D Intern, Hindu College of Pharmacy, Guntur, Kurmaiah Dr.Divyalakshmi , Sr.Annie P Dr. ,   Department of Gynaecology and Obstetrician, Medical Superintendent, St.Joseph's General Hospital, Guntur, Aradyula Dr.Mahimardhini ,   Pharm D Intern, Hindu College of Pharmacy, Guntur, Lankapalli Dr.Sushma ,   Pharm D Intern, Hindu College of Pharmacy, Guntur, Rampati Dr.Srinivasa Rao ,   Pharm D Intern, Hindu College of Pharmacy, Guntur, Kumari Dr.N.Hema ,   Assistant Professor & HOD, Department of Pharmacy Practice, Hindu College of Pharmacy, Guntur
Published: August 2024

Background: Postpartum blues may be seen very commonly in all the women who delivered babies. A newborn is always a blessing to women but it can be very tough for some women. Postpartum means the period after the delivery of a newborn. A greater number of women will experience postpartum blues during this period. The main purpose of this study was to measure the prevalence and risk factors of postpartum blues among women immediately after delivery. Materials and methods: We conducted a prospective cross-sectional study to assess the Prevalence and associated risk factors of Postpartum Blues comprising 104 postpartum women on 3rd day of delivery at St. Joseph General Hospital from October 2022 to March 2023. Postpartum Blues was estimated with the Kennerley and Gath Blues questionnaire and a mean score of greater than or equal to 7 was taken as cut-off. Subjects also completed the Edinburgh post-natal depression (EPDS) questionnaire. The socio-demographic and obstetric history was also collected from the subjects. Statistical consideration: All the raw data was collected, and entered in an Excel sheet 2010 in Windows 10 version, the statistical analysis was done by SPSS software version 29.0.2.0 (20) by chi-square test, Binary logistic regression statistical method for determining the significant P-value. Results: The prevalence of maternity blues was found to be 32.7%. Body Mass Index (P value = 0.04,), PregnancyInduced Hypertension (PIH, P value = 0.03, OD = 4.0001), and Senior Secondary Stage under the level of education (P = 0.05) were considered as major risk factors of PPB with Kennerley and Gath scale, which shows that these factors have a significant association with post-partum blues. Conclusion: Postnatal Blues is the most prevalent condition in the present scenario yet it is under-diagnosed. Healthcare professionals should strive hard to identify it and prevent its progression to postnatal depression. Keywords: Postpartum blues, Prevalence, EPDS scale, Kennerley and Gath scale, Risk
Role of Glucosamine and Hyaluronic acid in thetreatment of Osteoarthritis
Authors:   Pharm.D, Duty Medical Officer, Viswabharathi Super Speciality Hospital, Guntur, Varagani Dr.Srinivasarao , Kumar Dr. Munnuru Uday ,   Pharm.D, Arya College of Pharmacy, Sangareddy, Ahamad Tanwir ,   Pharm.D Intern, University Institute Of Pharma Sciences, Chandigarh University, Gharuan, Mohali, Punjab, H Athul ,   Pharm.D, Department of pharmacy practice, Nazareth College of Pharmacy, Othera P.O, Thiruvalla., Gomasa Mahesh ,   Doctor of Pharmacy, Bharat School of Pharmacy, Hyderabad., Haque Morziul ,   Doctor of Pharmacy, University Institute of Pharma Sciences, Chandigarh University, Maniyar Ramiz Jakir ,   Doctor of Pharmacy, Mahatma Gandhi Vidyamandir’s Pharmacy College,Nashik,Maharashtra., P V Dhanya ,   Clinical pharmacologist, Healius Cancer Centre And Hematology Clinic
Published: August 2024

Osteoarthritis (OA) is a common and debilitating joint illness characterized by cartilage deterioration, which causespain, stiffness, and decreased joint function. This review examines the pathophysiology of osteoarthritis and assessesthe efficacy of hyaluronic acid (HA) and glucosamine in treating the condition. Natural amino sugar glucosamine iswell-known for its ability to heal cartilage and for its anti-inflammatory properties. Hyaluronic acid (HA), an essential part of synovial fluid, lubricates joints and lowers friction. We examine clinical data supporting these substances' effectiveness, including how they affect joint function, pain management, and the course of disease. The reviewaddresses the mechanisms of action, efficacy, and limitations of both glucosamine and HA, as well as the synergisticpotential of combining the two. In addition, research initiatives for the future are delineated to augment comprehension and utilization of these therapies. The purpose of this review is to offer a thorough summary of thestate of the field and to direct future research efforts aimed at OA management optimization. Keywords: Osteoarthritis, Glucosamine, Hyaluronic Acid, Joint Pain, Cartilage Repair, Viscosupplementation, Clinical Efficacy, Combination Therapy, Disease Management, Future Research
Thermo Hydraulic Analysis of a Heat Pipe Using ANSYS Fluent
Authors: Azam Mohammad
Published: August 2024

Abstract: Miniaturization, Integration of functionality and speed increase are recognized as business drivers in electronics industry today. The aspects increase power dissipation, high temperatures and affects reducing sizes because of limitations in cooling techniques. Heat pipes come handy in these situations as they operate with highest heat conductance compared to any other mode of heat transfer and available over wide range of parameters. It consists of an evaporative section, adiabatic section, and condensing section. The working fluids generally used are water, ethanol, acetone, sodium, and mercury. Various applications include heat exchanges in electrical and electronic equipment, air-conditioners, refrigerators, heat exchangers, transistors, capacitors, ovens, furnaces, production tools, transportation etc. Heat pipes are also used in laptops to reduce the working temperature for better efficiency. Their application in the field of cryogenics is very significant, especially in the development of space technology.
The Influence of External and Internal Learning Factors on English Speaking Skills for Adult English Learners
Authors:   Korean Association For Learner-Centered Curriculum And Instruction, Kim Yeji , Kim Ayoung , Yim Dongsun , Noh Hyunho , Jung Daho , Yim Jeebin , Lee Sungpah , Kim Haechan
Published: August 2024

Objectives The purposes of this study were to specify variables related to English speaking skills, and to invesitgate the relationships among them.
Methods For this purpose, a total of 130 adults completed a machine learning-based online test for measuring English speaking skills and responded online questionnaire for measuring external and internal factors related to English learning. English speaking skills were analyzed in terms of complexity, accuracy, fluency, and pronunciation. Length of residence in an English-speaking country and frequency of exposure to English were regarded as external factors, while personality traits(neuroticism, extraversion, openness, agreeableness, conscientiousness), motivation, and English confidence were selected as internal factors. Then, Pearson correlation analysis and stepwise regression analysis were conducted.
Results As a result of correlation analysis, all English speaking skills except for filler words, one of the factors in fluency, showed significant positive or negative correlations with most external and internal factors. Regression analysis revealed that English confidence predicted complexity, extroversion and length of residence predicted accuracy, English confidence and agreeableness, or motivation predicted fluency, and English confidence predicted pronunciation.
Conclusions These results suggest that both external and internal factors have significant impact on English speaking skills. Among those factors, English confidence is the most powerful factor explaining English speaking skills. Thus, it appears that English speaking skills can be improved more efficiently through a activities that promote english confidence.
Dynamic observation of pseudomyxoma peritonei: a clinical case
Authors: Obedinskaya N. R. , Bogomyakova O. B. , Zubareva D. Yu. , Tulupov A. A.
Published: August 2024

INTRODUCTION: Pseudomyxoma peritonei (PMP) is a rare pathology without specific clinical symptoms, predominantly asymptomatic in the early stages and can be difficult to diagnose; leads to extensive surgical procedures and reduced quality of life of the patient. PMB in most cases occurs due to invasion or perforation of a mucinous tumor of the appendix.OBJECTIVE: To perform a dynamic follow-up of a patient with pseudomyxoma peritoneum of appendicular origin with asymptomatic course.MATERIALS AND METHODS: A dynamic follow-up (from 2018 to 2024) of a 64-year-old female patient was performed. At the annual routine ultrasonography (USG) a moderate accumulation of fluid in the pelvic cavity was detected, which increased in dynamics. Computed tomography (CT) of the abdominal cavity and retroperitoneum was performed, and the results showed extended infiltrates, enlargement of the appendix lumen, and ascitic fluid in the peritoneal cavity. According to the histological study, a lowgrade appendicular mucinous neoplasms (LAMN) and pseudomyxoma of the peritoneum (low-grade mucinous carcinoma peritonei (LGMCP)) were verified. The patient underwent incomplete cytoreductive surgery with hyperthermic intraperitoneal chemotherapy (HIPEC). MRI or CT studies of the abdominal cavity and retroperitoneum were performed during dynamic follow-up.RESULTS: The presence of a large volume of tumor masses, including those localized in the area of the liver gate, mesentery of the small intestine, did not allow to perform complete cytoreductive surgery with HIPEC. During dynamic observation, an increase in the size of peritoneal pseudomyxoma was noted.CONCLUSION: A comprehensive approach, up-to-date diagnosis and identification of affected area help to determine the tactics of patient management.
Radiology of vestibulopathies: a review
Authors: Zhorina A. S. , Voronov V. A. , Demidenko D. Yu. , Zhorina O. M.
Published: August 2024

INTRODUCTION: The term vestibulopathy describes a dysfunction of the vestibular portion of the inner ear that manifests as a sporadic or constant dizziness and unsteadiness when walking. The symptoms of vestibulopathy may be caused be a large number of reasons and can accompany a variety of pathological conditions or be an innate trait.OBJECTIVE: To demonstrate the importance of a multimodal approach in radiology of vestibular disorders and to highlight the typical semiotics of the causes of dizziness that can be assessed by imaging methods.MATERIALS AND METHODS: The description of findings in this work is based on a routine examination of patients referred for CT and MRI with complaints of dizziness, often in combination with hearing loss.RESULTS: This paper describes the role of CT and MRI in diagnosing various causes of vestibulopathy.DISCUSSION: Vertigo is a multifactorial condition often with fluctuating symptoms, the ambiguous clinical presentation makes it difficult to make a diagnosis solely on the basis of clinical data, which necessitates the need for an integrated approach to the examination of patients with balance issues. This article outlines key anatomical features, pathological conditions and the corresponding diagnostic findings.CONCLUSION: CT and MRI are an integral part of a comprehensive examination of patients with vestibular disorders and impact further patient management tactics.
May Understand, but Cannot Relate: How Do News Avoiders and Doomscrollers Perceive Each Other?
Authors: Kazun Anastasia , Petrova Daria
Published: August 2024

This article examines two opposing media consumption trends—news avoidance and doomscrolling—through the lens of media environment and societal fragmentation. News avoidance refers to the conscious limitation of economic or socio-political content consumption to maintain emotional well-being, while doomscrolling is defined as compulsive and excessive attention to negative news. The study is based on 91 semi-structured interviews with individuals exhibiting these media consumption styles. News avoiders and doomscrollers demonstrate the ability to understand each other's logic through reflection on their own experiences and interactions with their social environment. However, both groups criticize the opposing media consumption style. Doomscrollers view news avoiders as passive and under-informed, whereas news avoiders accuse doomscrollers of addictive behavior. The interviews frequently reveal normative judgments about the necessity of consuming or avoiding news. Additionally, both groups perceive each other as more vulnerable to misinformation: news avoiders are associated with ignorance, while doomscrollers are seen as prone to believing false or biased media reports. A commonality between the two groups is anxiety about the future. The differences in news consumption volumes are explained by varied approaches to managing anxiety and assessing the usefulness of information. Thus, doomscrolling and news avoidance can be considered two sides of the same coin. However, these opposing media consumption styles contribute to further societal fragmentation, widening the gap in awareness of current events.
KONSEP DESAIN TAMAN KETETANGGAAN SEBAGAI KATALIS BAGI LINGKUNGAN BERKELANJUTAN
Authors: Izzati Husna , Aditya Krisna
Published: August 2024

The perspective of human relations with nature is understood as a reciprocal relationship that should be mutually beneficial.However, humans often only act, appreciate and protect it after the natural environment is difficult to obtain or access. As a follow-up to environmental sustainability efforts, the SDGs concept is applied to sustainable architectural design, one of which is in the development of parks in urban areas. Neighborhood parks are a type of green open space that are often found in residential areas in the city of Bandung.Despite its insignificant size, neighborhood parks are able to play a greater role in influencing the surrounding environment both from an ecological, economic and social interaction perspective.However, the existence of these parks does not necessarily indicate the existence of an environmental sustainability concept.This research intends to examine what design concepts influence the environment, and the extent to which this influence has an impact on environmental sustainability.Using descriptive qualitative methods with main data from observation and literature review, it is hoped that it will be able to provide a complete, systematic picture and provide an appropriate interpretation of existing facts.The case example takes two neighborhood parks located in the city of Bandung, namely Superhero Park and Arcamanik Endah Park, which were selected based on several criteria including accessibility factors, area size, public facilities and services, and post-pandemic development factors that show positive trends towards sustainability environmental aspects.From the observations, it was found that there were indications of the design concept as a catalyst which showed an influence on the sustainability of the surrounding environment
Desigualdad educativa: factores relacionados con la permanencia estudiantil en la secundaria costarricense. Cohorte 2015 -2019
Authors: García Fernández Jorge Raúl , García-Marín Anthony
Published: August 2024

El objetivo del presente artículo es analizar los factores asociados a la permanencia escolar juvenil en estudiantes de la secundaria pública diurna costarricense, durante el período 2015 - 2019. Se realizó un estudio de enfoque cuantitativo con un diseño longitudinal retrospectivo que hace uso del análisis de cohorte, para reconstruir las trayectorias educativas de dos grupos de estudiantes: quienes permanecen y quienes interrumpen estudios. Entre los principales resultados y conclusiones se encuentra que hay una mayor desventaja entre las personas jóvenes que interrumpieron estudios en la mayoría de los indicadores analizados, destacándose mayores diferencias relativas en los factores socioeconómicos y de la trayectoria educativa. La desigualdad educativa es expresión de una condición anterior: la desigualdad social, por lo cual es necesario fortalecer las políticas sociales que tiendan a disminuir las desigualdades de origen.
Os impactos da Pandemia da Covid-19 na educação infantil: desafios entre educandos e educadores
Authors: Conceição Silvano da , Alves Naiane Machado , Queiroz Michelle Almeida de , Queiroz Paulo Marcio Santos de
Published: August 2024

O presente estudo discute os impactos do Covid-19 na Educação Infantil que, no ano de 2020, obrigou o fechamento de escolas como meio de proteção para discentes, funcionários e docentes. Diante de tal medida, fez-se necessário desenvolver uma rápida e temporária alternativa, que ficou conhecida como Ensino Remoto. Do ponto de vista metodológico, utilizamos o método de revisão narrativa, com a seleção de trabalhos que tratavam especificamente do tema proposto, cotejando com informações da legislação educacional brasileira. Os principais trabalhos, que orientaram as reflexões propostas no texto foram: Previtali e Fagiani (2021), Carvalho, David e Vasconcelos (2021), Cabrito (2021), Hage e Sena (2021) e Linhares e Enumo (2020). Este estudo permitiu compreender que o ensino remoto evidenciou várias problemáticas e desigualdades existentes no país que dificultam a garantia de uma educação de qualidade para todos, especialmente na educação infantil e entre estudantes mais pobres.
Efeito uso óleo essencial em ovelhas submetidas protocolos sincronização uso de dispositivos vaginais de progesterona
Authors:   , Justo Aline Aparecida de Albuquerque , Silva Bianca Gianola Belline
Published: August 2024

O uso de protocolos hormonais tem sido uma alternativa para aumentar os índices reprodutivos e com isto conseguir melhor retorno econômico na ovinocultura. Este protocolo tem como base o uso de dispositivos vaginais impregnados com progesterona. O dispositivo de menor custo amplamente utilizado tem como desvantagem o aumento da ocorrência de vaginite nas fêmeas, devido à sua estrutura em esponja de poliuretano. Este trabalho teve como objetivo avaliar o uso de óleo essencial associado ao dispositivo para diminuir a ocorrência de vaginite. Os animais foram divididos em 2 grupos: grupo controle (GC; n=05) e grupo óleo (GO; n=05). Em ambos os grupos o dispositivo vaginal de progesterona foi inserido nas fêmeas (D0) e permaneceu durante 9 dias, sendo então retirado (D9). Porém, para as fêmeas do GO foi acrescentado uma gota de óleo Abies sibirica no dispositivo vaginal antes de sua introdução. As variáveis observadas consistiram em avaliação qualitativa da secreção vaginal no D0 e D9, citologia vaginal e crescimento bacteriano. O uso do óleo essencial promoveu redução no crescimento bacteriano, auxiliando no controle e prevenção de vaginites, maximizando o potencial das biotecnologias reprodutivas nos rebanhos. Adicionalmente, este projeto contribui para futuros estudos sobre os benefícios da utilização de óleos essenciais em fêmeas de outras espécies também acometidas por vaginites.
Descrição anatômica dos ramos terminais da aorta abdominal do gato doméstico (Felis catus)
Authors:   , Solane Gustavo Gaiotto , Castro Marcelo Fernandes de Souza , Ferreira Ronnie Von Mateus
Published: August 2024

Neste estudo, foi analisada a anatomia referente às ramificações terminais da aorta abdominal do gato doméstico, descrevendo um padrão anatômico. Além disto, foi realizada a mensuração do diâmetro das artérias em determinados pontos, para avaliar as diferenças entre elas, visando auxiliar em estudos nesta região que possam contribuir com cirurgias, diagnóstico por imagem e no entendimento de doenças locais, como o tromboembolismo aórtico felino, que majoritariamente se aloja nas ramificações terminais da aorta abdominal. Para isto, foram utilizados 15 animais para realizar as descrições anatômicas, sendo 6 machos e 9 fêmeas, treze gatos tiveram as artérias mensuradas. O padrão encontrado foi a formação de uma trifurcação, com a presença das artérias ilíacas externas (esquerda e direita) e pela presença centralizada de uma artéria, que foi denominada de artéria áziga. Esta artéria áziga, por sua vez, se bifurca finalmente em artérias ilíacas internas (esquerda e direita) e em sua face dorsal, dá origem a artéria sacral mediana. Esta descrição é condizente com os autores consultados, apesar de não ser apresentada a sugestão de um nome para esta artéria ímpar, por nenhum autor consultado. Também foi visualizada uma inversão de posição entre as artérias e as veias neste local, tornando as artérias mais ventrais do que as veias, portanto mais próximas das vísceras. Com as mensurações, foi possível notar grande diminuição dos calibres, fato importante que contribuiu para a sugestão de nomenclatura. Conclui-se que há um padrão anatômico, que pela mudança de calibre e variações de origem, as artérias ilíacas internas e a sacral mediana não surgem da aorta abdominal, mas sim de um ramo ímpar desta aorta, que foi denominada de artéria áziga, e que há uma intensa mudança de calibre vascular local, o que obviamente deve influenciar o fluxo sanguíneo nas artérias estudadas.
Efeitos do óleo de cannabis no tratamento de meningioma em cão: relato de caso
Authors:   , Cortes Agatha Vicente Gonçalves , Souza Maria Eduarda Neres de
Published: August 2024

O meningioma é uma neoplasia intracraniana benigna que apresenta alta complexidade devido às alterações intracranianas e à sua localização próxima ao cérebro e à medula espinhal, podendo comprimir os tecidos circundantes e resultar em diversos sintomas ao paciente. O presente relato tem como objetivo descrever o caso de um cão adulto de onze anos, da raça Dachshund, com essa neoplasia, encaminhado para atendimento devido a apresentação de crises convulsivas. Após a realização de uma tomografia, identificou-se um processo neoplásico extra-axial condizente com meningioma. O tratamento instituído incluiu a prescrição de fenobarbital e brometo de potássio, associados à radioterapia e à terapia com óleo de cannabis, com o propósito de reduzir as crises convulsivas, controlar a proliferação celular tumoral e a dor oncológica, além de possibilitar a diminuição da dosagem dos medicamentos alopáticos, visando promover uma melhor qualidade de vida ao paciente. O animal apresentou redução completa dos sinais neurológicos decorrentes do meningioma após a inserção do óleo na rotina, porém, uma segunda tomografia seria de extrema importância para avaliar se houve diminuição do tumor, uma vez que o fim dos sinais clínicos poderia sugerir também uma possível diminuição do seu volume.
Lipofuscinose ceroide neuronal e cinomose em um cão da raça border collie: relato de caso
Authors:   , Pasin Thainá Zanardo , Cordeiro Thamires Marconato , Oliveira Thiago César Santos
Published: August 2024

A Lipofuscinose Ceroide Neuronal (LCN) é um distúrbio hereditário autossômico recessivo, de caráter neurodegenerativo, causado pelo acúmulo patológico de lipopigmentos em diversos tecidos. A doença já foi reportada em pelo menos 15 raças de cães ao redor do mundo. Os sinais clínicos da LCN canina incluem alterações comportamentais, disfunção motora progressiva e crises epiléticas. Também podem ser observados episódios de agressividade e deterioração visual. A severidade dos sinais aumenta com a idade do animal e culminam em morte precoce. A Cinomose, uma doença infecciosa e imunossupressora, apresenta-se de formas variadas no sistema neurológico e sua sintomatologia pode variar de acordo com a área afetada pelo vírus. O presente estudo abordará um relato de caso clínico de Lipofuscinose Ceróide Neuronal em conjunto com o diagnóstico de Cinomose em uma cadela da raça Border Collie. O diagnóstico da LCN foi possível através de teste genético, que revelou mutações no gene CLN5. O animal apresentou um rápido declínio cognitivo e visual, além de alterações em sistema gastrointestinal e tegumentar, em suas últimas semanas de vida. Veio a óbito poucos meses após o seu diagnóstico, com quase 2 anos de idade.
Prevenção de necrose de tetos em futuras matrizes suínas durante a primeira semana de vida
Authors:   , Almeida Giovana Maria da Silveira de
Published: August 2024

O comportamento de amamentação em porcos é complexo. São necessárias diversas interações entre a porca e os seus leitões para uma lactação bem sucedida e manejos adequados para que ocorra. Dentro dessa complexidade está presente o bem-estar animal das porcas, quais devem possuir seus tetos preservados e saudáveis, para que atendam a demanda do consumo de leite de seus leitões e para que os mesmos possuam alcançar sua produtividade máxima no futuro. O presente estudo teve como objetivo a prevenção de necrose em tetos em futuras matrizes suínas durante a primeira semana de vida em porcas multíparas de cruzamento Landrace X Large White e suas respectivas leitegadas através do uso de meiões de futebol no abdômen com aplicação de tempo variável.As leitegadas foram acompanhadas na fase de maternidade, creche e terminação, sendo analisadas os tetos e a circunferência abdominal.
Economic Costs Attributed to Diagnosed Diabetes in Each U.S. State and the District of Columbia: 2021
Authors: Khavjou Olga A. , Sun Minglu , D’Angelo Sophia R. , Neuwahl Simon J. , Hoerger Thomas J. , Cho Pyone , Myers Kristopher , Zhang Ping
Published: August 2024

OBJECTIVE

To update state-specific estimates of diabetes-attributable costs in the U.S. and assess changes in spending from 2013 to 2021.

RESEARCH DESIGN AND METHODS

We used an attributable fraction approach to estimate direct medical costs of diagnosed diabetes using the 2021 State Health Expenditure Accounts, the 2021 Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System, and the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services 2018–2019 Minimum Data Set. We estimated diabetes-attributable productivity losses from morbidity and mortality using the 2016–2021 National Health Interview Survey and the 2021 mortality data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Costs were adjusted to 2021 U.S. dollars.

RESULTS

Total diabetes-attributable cost in 2021 was $640 billion ($335 billion in direct medical costs and $305 billion in indirect costs). The median state-level total diabetes-attributable cost was $8.2 billion (range $842 million to $81 billion). The median state-level per-person cost was $21,082, ranging from $17,452 to $37,090. Total diabetes-attributable cost increased by a median of 33% between 2013 and 2021, ranging from 16 to 68% across states. Medical costs increased by 50% overall (range 33–79%) and by 27% (range 15–41%) for per person with diabetes. Costs paid by Medicaid experienced the highest increase between 2013 and 2021 (median 153%; range 41–483%).

CONCLUSIONS

State economic costs of diagnosed diabetes are substantial and increased over the last decade. These costs and their growth vary considerably across states. These findings may help state policy makers in developing evidenced-based public health interventions in their respective states to prevent and control the prevalence of diabetes.
Authentication Scheme for Preventing Data Duplicate in Cloud Storage
Authors: M Hammed , OA* Nureni
Published: August 2024

Cloud computing is an important tools for modern business settings as a computing resource which shares and delivers over the internet and it is also based on customers’ demand. Cloud storage is one of the utility services provided in a cloud computing environment by cloud service vendors to serve as a storage pool and for sharing resources. Cloud storage reduces customers’ expenses for pursuing and maintaining the storage infrastructure, only the amount of storage requested can be scaled up and down in accordance with customers’ demands. However, the large data size of cloud computing necessitated a reduction of data volumes which assisted cloud computing service providers in reducing the cost of maintaining large cloud storage and saving energy consumption. Deduplication methods with different concepts such as checksum, encryption techniques biometric systems etc. have been proposed by different studies. However, the literature revealed that some of the techniques used for deduplication were not adequate for the process due to different weaknesses which some of the examined studies failed to identify as a part of challenges. An authentication scheme was proposed in this study which used an Apriori associative rules mining algorithm augmented with optimization techniques that improved the processing speed of the Apriori algorithm. The method properly compared input data and the stored data to detect duplicates, thus, it enhanced and maintained storage efficiency in cloud storage.
AKTIVITAS ANTIBAKTERI DAN BIOAUTOGRAFI EKSTRAK ETANOL DAUN MAYANA JANTAN (Coleus atropurpureus Benth.) TERHADAP Pseudomonas aeruginosa DAN Klebsiella pneumoniae
Authors: Azzahra Shafanisa Alivia , Mardiyaningsih Ana , Munawaroh Rima
Published: August 2024

Infeksi merupakan masalah yang sulit diatasi oleh masyarakat, contoh bakteri yang dapat menginfeksi yaitu Pseudomonas aeruginosa dan Klebsiella pneumoniae. Selain pengobatan infeksi dengan antibiotik, sediaan herbal dapat menjadi alternatif pengobatan. Daun mayana jantan (Coleus atropurpureus) oleh masyarakat Halmahera Barat dimanfaatkan untuk meredakan nyeri, menyembuhkan bisul, batuk, luka, dan meningkatkan nafsu makan. Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah untuk menguji aktivitas antibakteri ekstrak etanol 96% daun mayana jantan terhadap bakteri Pseudomonas aeruginosa dan Klebsiella pneumoniae, serta untuk mengetahui senyawa aktif yang menyebabkan aktivitas antibakteri. Dilakukan uji identifikasi bakteri dengan pengecatan Gram dan metode biokimia, serta uji sensitivitas bakteri dengan metode difusi cakram. Pengujian aktivitas antibakteri dilakukan dengan metode difusi sumuran. Uji statistik dengan Kruskal-Wallis dan Mann-Whitney, menunjukkan pada loading ekstrak 20 mg/sumuran memberikan aktivitas antibakteri terbesar untuk Pseudomonas aeruginosa dan Klebsiella pneumoniae dengan zona hambat masing-masing sebesar 12,2±0,3 mm dan 11,3±0,3 mm. Identifikasi senyawa  menggunakan metode KLT dengan fase diam silika gel 60 F254 dan fase gerak n-heksan:etil asetat (7:3 v/v), hasil uji menunjukkan ekstrak daun mayana jantan positif mengandung terpenoid, fenolik, flavonoid, dan triterpenoid. Senyawa aktif yang berperan sebagai antibakteri terhadap Pseudomonas aeruginosa adalah fenolik (Rf = 0,24) dan triterpenoid (Rf = 0,68) berdasarkan uji bioautografi dengan metode kontak sedangkan senyawa yang berpotensi sebagai antibakteri terhadap Klebsiella pneumoniae belum dapat ditentukan.