bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Contributions and Resistances to Vulnerability of Rural Human Settlements System in Agricultural Areas of Chinese Loess Plateau since 1980
Authors: Yang Qingqing , Gao Yanhui , Cao Xiaoshu , Yang Jie
Published: July 2023

The vulnerability evolution of human settlements system on the micro-scale is a direct indicator of the local impact of global environmental change. Traditional agricultural areas are most vulnerable to climate and market changes. Due to the lack of historical statistics, micro-scale quantitative studies on the historical evolution of vulnerability are extremely scarce. From the perspective of the socio-ecological system, this study conducted field investigations along with quantitative assessment and an ethnographic approach to explore the vulnerability change of rural human settlements system since 1980 in Jia County, an agro-pastoral interlocking area. The study found that the vulnerability of natural, dwelling and social systems has continued to decrease, while human system vulnerability increased. At present, the RHSS is characterized by the poor quality of the river, a depressed rural population and a large gap between the rich and poor as weaknesses, and is characterized by sandstorm disaster reduction, more robust rural roads, adequate water for domestic use and high social security as strengths. Results revealed that ecological projects, increased precipitation, market changes, urbanization siphoning and farmer behaviors are key drivers to the vulnerability change since 1980. The study findings can be directly applied to rural revitalization strategies, vulnerability mitigation and adaptive management practices in China. In addition, the vulnerability evolution under multiple perturbations can provide guidance for settlement planning and construction in traditional agricultural areas among developing countries under global changes.
Integrated Variable Speed Limits and User Information Strategy
Authors: Cipriani Ernesto , Giannantoni Lorenzo , Mannini Livia
Published: July 2023

This paper deals with the study of variable speed limits (VSLs) for traffic control and their integration with user information strategies. As few studies have addressed the integrated VSL and user information strategy, we focus on comparing the adoption of the latter with the VSL alone strategy application and the no-control case, highlighting the benefits the integration brings. The integrated strategy is able to smooth the severity of congestion, shifting its occurrence in a section of the mainstream mostly suited to vehicle accumulation. An application on a real network is carried out. The traffic congestion conditions along the real highway are simulated by means of Dynameq simulation software and the METANET macroscopic model. The VSLs are applied in a control area aiming to evaluate the potential and the limitations of the strategy on a real network as well as the integration of variable speed limits and user information strategies. Two different cases of road congestion caused by the presence of on-ramps are studied. Results show that the integration of the two strategies leads to a redistribution of flows, achieving a reduction in the total travel time spent in the network and an increase in the traveled distances, i.e., reducing the overall network time despite the increase in assigned flows. However, an integrated strategy requires adequate transportation supply and mainly crossing demand.
How Consumers’ Consciousness Moderates the Corporate Social Responsibility Effect on Apparel Industry Brand Image
Authors: Sharabati Abdel-Aziz Ahmad , Al-Haddad Shafig , Abu Naba Razan , Hijazat Diana , Alalwan Ali Abdallah , Masa’deh Ra’ed
Published: July 2023

This research aims to investigate the moderating role of customer consciousness in the correlation between CSR and the brand image of the Jordanian apparel industry. The study employs a cross-sectional quantitative method. To actualize this study, data was gathered from 440 participants. The collected data was coded against SPSS 25, then normality, validity, and reliability were tested, and multiple regressions were used to test hypotheses. Findings show that the Jordanian Apparel industry highly applies CSR, brand image, as well as, consciousness. Furthermore, results show that CSR, brand image, and consciousness are strongly related to each other. Results also indicate that CSR influences the brand image. Social responsibility is having the highest effect on brand image, followed by ethical and economic responsibility, respectively. Environmental responsibility was having a negative influence on brand image. When adding consciousness as a moderate, it moderates the influence of CSR on the brand image. The study recommends conducting qualitative research to understand why Jordanian customers rated environmental responsibility as having a negative effect on brand image. In addition, it recommends that the apparel industry use awareness campaigns to enhance customers’ consciousness because it moderates the relationship between CSR and brand image.
Climate Change and Cereal Crops Productivity in Afghanistan: Evidence Based on Panel Regression Model
Authors: Sarwary Meraj , Samiappan Senthilnathan , Khan Ghulam Dastgir , Moahid Masaood
Published: July 2023

Afghanistan frequently faces drought and other climate change-related challenges due to rising temperatures and decreased precipitation in many areas of the country. Therefore, acquiring a thorough comprehension of the implications of climate change on the cultivation of key cereal crops is of the utmost importance. This is particularly significant in the context of Afghanistan, where the agricultural sector plays a pivotal role, contributing close to a quarter of the country’s national gross domestic product and serving as the primary source of employment for 70% of the rural workforce. In this paper, we employ a panel regression model to evaluate the relationship between climate change and cereal productivity in Afghanistan’s agro-climatic zones. Temperature had a significant negative impact, implying that a mean temperature increase of 1 °C decreased wheat and barley yields by 271 and 221 kg/ha, respectively. Future medium- and high-emission scenarios (RCP4.5 and RCP8.5, respectively) for the period 2021–2050 were considered for future yield predictions. To project future climate change impacts, the estimated panel data regression coefficients were used to compute the projected changes in cereal yields. During the period 2021–2050, the mean yield of wheat is projected to decrease by 21 or 28%, the rice yield will decrease by 4.92 or 6.10%, and the barley yield will decrease by 387 or 535 kg/ha in the RCP4.5 and RCP8.5 emission scenarios, respectively, further emphasizing the need for targeted actions to tackle the effects of climate change on agriculture in Afghanistan in alignment with SDG 2 (Zero Hunger) and SDG 13 (Climate Action).
I.V-CR-γ-Convex Functions and Their Application in Fractional Hermite–Hadamard Inequalities
Authors: Vivas-Cortez Miguel , Ramzan Sofia , Awan Muhammad Uzair , Javed Muhammad Zakria , Khan Awais Gul , Noor Muhammad Aslam
Published: July 2023

In recent years, the theory of convexity has influenced every field of mathematics due to its unique characteristics. Numerous generalizations, extensions, and refinements of convexity have been introduced, and one of them is set-valued convexity. Interval-valued convex mappings are a special type of set-valued maps. These have a close relationship with symmetry analysis. One of the important aspects of the relationship between convex and symmetric analysis is the ability to work on one field and apply its principles to another. In this paper, we introduce a novel class of interval-valued (I.V.) functions called CR-γ-convex functions based on a non-negative mapping γ and center-radius ordering relation. Due to its generic property, a set of new and known forms of convexity can be obtained. First, we derive new generalized discrete and integral forms of Jensen’s inequalities using CR-γ-convex I.V. functions. We employ this definition and Riemann-Liouville fractional operators to develop new fractional versions of Hermite-Hadamard’s, Hermite-Hadamard-Fejer, and Pachpatte’s type integral inequalities. We examine various key properties of this class of functions by considering them as special cases. Finally, we support our findings with interesting examples and graphical representations.
From Foodborne Disease Outbreak (FBDO) to Investigation: The Plant Toxin Trap, Brittany, France, 2018
Authors: Watier-Grillot Stéphanie , Larréché Sébastien , Mazuet Christelle , Baudouin Frédéric , Feraudet-Tarisse Cécile , Holterbach Lise , Dia Aïssata , Tong Christelle , Bourget Laure , Hery Sophie , Pottier Emmanuel , Bouilland Olivier , Tanti Marc , Merens Audrey , Simon Stéphanie , Diancourt Laure , Chesnay Aurélie , Pommier de Santi Vincent
Published: July 2023

On 6 July 2018, the Center for Epidemiology and Public Health of the French Armed Forces was informed of an outbreak of acute gastroenteritis among customers of a dining facility at a military base in Brittany, France. A total of 200 patients were reported out of a population of 1700 (attack rate: 12%). The symptoms were mainly lower digestive tract disorders and occurred rapidly after lunch on 5 July (median incubation period: 3.3 h), suggesting a toxin-like pathogenic process. A case–control survey was carried out (92 cases and 113 controls). Statistical analysis pointed to the chili con carne served at lunch on 5 July as the very likely source of poisoning. Phytohaemagglutinin, a plant lectin, was found in the chili con carne at a concentration above the potentially toxic dose (400 HAU/gram). The raw kidney beans incorporated in the chili con carne presented a high haemagglutination activity (66,667 HAU/gram). They were undercooked, and the phytohaemagglutinin was not completely destroyed. FBDOs due to PHA are poorly documented. This study highlights the need to develop methods for routine testing of plant toxins in food matrices. Improved diagnostic capabilities would likely lead to better documentation, epidemiology, and prevention of food-borne illnesses caused by plant toxins.
Cases of Hemorrhagic Fever with Renal Syndrome in Russia during 2000–2022
Authors: Tkachenko Evgeniy , Kurashova Svetlana , Balkina Alexandra , Ivanov Alexander , Egorova Mariya , Leonovich Oksana , Popova Yulia , Teodorovich Rostislav , Belyakova Alla , Tkachenko Petr , Trankvilevsky Dmitriy , Blinova Ekaterina , Ishmukhametov Aydar , Dzagurova Tamara
Published: July 2023

During 2000–2022, a total of 69 of Russia’s 85 administrative regions reported 164,580 hemorrhagic fever with renal syndrome (HFRS) cases, with an annual average rate of 4.9 cases/100,000 population (105 popul.). European Russia reported 162,045 (98.5%) cases in 53/60 regions with 9.7 cases/105 popul. Asian Russia reported 2535 (1.5%) cases in 16/25 regions with 0.6 cases/105 popul. In the same period, Russia reported 668 (0.4%) fatal HFRS cases, and 4030 (2.4%) cases among children under the age of 14 years. Most HFRS cases occurred during autumn and winter. The incidence among rural residents was 6.7 per 105 popul., higher than the urban 4.4 per 105 popul.; however, among HFRS patients, rural and urban residents account for 35% and 65%, respectively. Six hantaviruses, causing HFRS of different clinical severity, were recognized as pathogens: Hantaan (HTNV) and Amur (AMUV) of Orthohantavirus hantanense species, Seoul (SEOV) of Orthohantavirus seoulense species, Puumala (PUUV) of Orthohantavirus puumalaense species, and Kurkino (KURV) and Sochi (SOCV) of Orthohantavirus dobravaense species, with the principal hosts Apodemus agrarius coreae, Apodemus peninsulae, Rattus norvegicus, Myodes glareolus, Apodemus agrarius agrarius, and Sylvaemus ponticus, respectively. It was found that 97.7% of HFRS cases are caused by PUUV, therefore, this virus plays the main role in the HFRS morbidity structure in Russia.
Characterizing the Pathogenicity and Immunogenicity of Simian Retrovirus Subtype 8 (SRV-8) Using SRV-8-Infected Cynomolgus Monkeys
Authors: Xu Libing , Yang Yunpeng , Li Yandong , Lu Yong , Gao Changshan , Bian Xinyan , Liu Zongping , Sun Qiang
Published: July 2023

Simian retrovirus subtype 8 (SRV-8) infections have been reported in cynomolgus monkeys (Macaca fascicularis) in China and America, but its pathogenicity and immunogenicity are rarely reported. In this work, the SRV-8-infected monkeys were identified from the monkeys with anemia, weight loss, and diarrhea. To clarify the impact of SRV-8 infection on cynomolgus monkeys, infected monkeys were divided into five groups according to disease progression. Hematoxylin (HE) staining and viral loads analysis showed that SRV-8 mainly persisted in the intestine and spleen, causing tissue damage. Additionally, the dynamic variations of blood routine indexes, innate and adaptive immunity, and the transcriptomic changes in peripheral blood cells were analyzed during SRV-8 infection. Compared to uninfected animals, red blood cells, hemoglobin, and white blood cells were reduced in SRV-8-infected monkeys. The percentage of immune cell populations was changed after SRV-8 infection. Furthermore, the number of hematopoietic stem cells decreased significantly during the early stages of SRV-8 infection, and returned to normal levels after antibody-mediated viral clearance. Finally, global transcriptomic analysis in PBMCs from SRV-8-infected monkeys revealed distinct gene expression profiles across different disease stages. In summary, SRV-8 infection can cause severe pathogenicity and immune disturbance in cynomolgus monkeys, and it might be responsible for fatal virus-associated immunosuppressive syndrome.
IMPROVING THE EFFICIENCY OF CEMENT FURNACE BANDAGES REPAIR TECHNOLOGY THROUGH THE USE OF A NEW PROCESSING MODULE DESIGN
Authors: Timofeev S.
Published: July 2023

During the operation of large-sized kilns of cement plants, due to the design features and operating conditions, there is constant wear of the rolling surfaces of its supports, consisting of support rollers and bandages. A decrease in the accuracy of the shape caused by the wear of these surfaces can lead to distortion of the shape of the entire unit and its failure. To eliminate wear and bring the shape of the supports to the standard values of geometric tolerances, there are various technological processes of mechanical processing. The most effective of them are non-dismountable mobile repair technologies. A distinctive feature of this type of technological processes is that the machining of the rolling surface of the supports is carried out directly during the technological rotation of the firing furnaces, without stopping them.

Subject to the use of existing methods for measuring the shape of the rolling surface of the bandages, the possibility of increasing the efficiency of their machining due to the integrated use of a new design of the processing module and a software module for constructing a route and calculating technological cutting modes is shown. The paper considers the main stages and methods of performing a new technological process of mechanical surface treatment of rolling bands of firing furnaces.
RELEVANCE OF INTRODUCING MULTIMEDIA TECHNOLOGIES IN MUSEUMS IN CONDITIONS OF MODERN DEVELOPMENT OF SOCIETY
Authors: Zhdanova I. , Kalinkina N. , Kuznecova A.
Published: July 2023

This study actualizes the need for a fundamentally new museum space for the conditions of modern society thanks to multimedia technologies. In connection with the emergence of digital opportunities that allow not only to popularize museums, but also to create new enlightening and educational spaces, it has become necessary to transform the museum environment as a whole. The issue of the introduction of multimedia technologies in museums, and, subsequently, the formation of a new space-planning structure, is currently relevant, as it reflects the changing requirements put forward by modern society, which in turn is confirmed by a significant number of new implemented objects equipped with digital technologies. On the example of the world experience in designing and building modern museums, the distinctive features that meet modern requirements are highlighted: the multifunctionality of the object with an emphasis on the entertainment function, the use of interactive multimedia technologies, the introduction of open indoor and outdoor spaces for recreation and communication, as well as taking into account the requirements of people with limited mobility and the introduction energy efficient devices. Approaches are generalized and types of premises are specified by groups. The principles of designing modern museums to enhance the significance are formulated: the principle of society, the principle of significance, the principle of composition, the principle of efficiency. Also, an experimental project of the museum in Samara was developed, which confirmed the relevance and prospects for the introduction of multimedia technologies in museums.
Appraising the Appraiser: Extension Agents' and County Directors' Perceptions of Their Appraisers
Authors: Donaldson Joseph
Published: July 2023

The research reported here describes Extension agent and county director perceptions of the roles and behaviors of their appraisers (relative to performance appraisal). A survey measured satisfaction with appraiser performance. The population was all Extension agents and county directors employed by the University of Tennessee and Tennessee State University (N=312). Overall, Extension agents were satisfied with the roles and behaviors of their appraisers (county directors), and county directors were equally satisfied with their appraisers (regional directors). Respondents viewed their appraiser's performance in conducting the appraisal with positive judgment, fairness, and trust. The major recommendation is instruction for all appraisers.
Responding to the Needs of Geographically Dispersed Military Youth
Authors: Hill Paul , Francis Dave
Published: July 2023

When the U.S. military reshaped its deployment methods in response to conflicts in Iraq and Afghanistan, the number of deployed Reserve and National Guard soldiers increased to nearly half of all deployed servicemen. Unfortunately, support to reduce the stresses of deployment is not readily available to these families because they live in geographically dispersed civilian communities. In 2011, Utah 4-H responded as the key partner and ideal organization to align resources and work with community partners to provide a variety of summer camps designed to support military families during the Post-Deployment stage of the Deployment Cycle.
Using Twitter to Deliver 4-H Show Announcements
Authors: Nordby Ann
Published: July 2023

Twitter, a free social media tool, can be used to help run a large Extension event. In Minnesota, beef and dairy show committees and 4-H participants are using real-time tweets delivered to participants' cell phones to keep state fair livestock shows running smoothly.
The Pesticides and Farmworker Health Toolkit: An Innovative Model for Developing an Evidence-Informed Program for a Low-Literacy, Latino Immigrant Audience
Authors: LePrevost Catherine , Storm Julia , Asuaje Cesar , Cope Gregory
Published: July 2023

Migrant and seasonal farmworkers are typically Spanish-speaking, Latino immigrants with limited formal education and low literacy skills and, as such, are a vulnerable population. We describe the development of the Pesticides and Farmworker Health Toolkit, a pesticide safety and health curriculum designed to communicate to farmworkers pesticide hazards found in their working environments. Using evidence-informed principles, the Toolkit curriculum for low-literacy, Latino farmworkers and its developmental process described herein serve as an innovative and useful model for Extension programming with non-traditional audiences.
Baleage Decision Tool for Beef Cattle Producers
Authors: Pruitt Ross , Lacy Curt
Published: July 2023

This article describes a bale-wrapping decision tool designed for use by Extension educators, lenders, and beef cattle producers. Use of bale-wrapping machines reduces storage losses and increases nutritional content of stored forages. This software tool allows users to estimate costs of production associated with purchase of a bale-wrapping machine and how the purchase decision affects the potential cost savings for the cattle operation. It is available to interested users in a Microsoft Excel spreadsheet.
Assessment of Vitamin D Status in Women with Endometrial Hyperplastic Processes in Perimenopause
Authors: Абдыева Ф.В.
Published: July 2023

При анализе проведенного лечения препаратом D-Colerol было установлено, что достаточный уровень 25(ОН)D (>30 нг/мл) в основной группе (n=50) отмечался у 39 (78,0±5,9%) пациенток, у 11 пациенток (22,0±5,9%) диагностировали недостаточность (10–29 нг/мл), а тяжелый дефицит витамина D (<10 нг/мл) в данной группе уже не отмечался. В группе сравнения (n=30) достаточный уровень 25(ОН)D (>30 нг/мл) отмечался у 26 (86,7±6,1%) пациенток, у 4 пациенток (13,3±6,1%) диагностировали недостаточность (10–29 нг/мл), тяжелый дефицит витамина D (<10 нг/мл) в данной группе не отмечался. Формирование недостаточности витамина D в перименопаузальном периоде можно предотвратить приемом D-Colerol, Oral Drops, 50000 МЕ/15 ml (Vitamin D3). Рекомендовано продолжать прием препаратов в течение 3 месяцев с дальнейшим контролем уровня витамина D и Са в крови в динамике. Наличие дефицита витамина D необходимо учитывать при определении тактики ведения пациенток с гиперпластическими процессами эндометрия.

When analyzing the treatment with D-Colerol, it was found that a sufficient level of 25(OH) D (>30 ng/ml) in the main group (n=50) was observed in 39 (78.0±5.9%) patients, in 11 patients (22.0±5.9%) were diagnosed with deficiency (10–29 ng/ml), and severe vitamin D deficiency (<10 ng/ml) was not observed in this group of patients. In the comparison group (n=30), a sufficient level of 25(OH)D (>30 ng/ml) was observed in 26 (86.7±6.1%) patients, in 4 patients (13.3±6.1%) were diagnosed with deficiency (10–29 ng/ml), severe vitamin D deficiency (<10 ng/ml) was not observed in this group. The formation of vitamin D deficiency in the perimenopausal period can be prevented by taking D-Colerol, Oral Drops, 50,000 IU/15 ml (Vitamin D3). It is recommended to continue taking the drugs for 3 months with further monitoring of the level of vitamin D and Ca in the blood in dynamics. The presence of vitamin D deficiency must be taken into account when determining the tactics of managing patients with endometrial hyperplastic processes.
Pengaruh Karet Remah Terhadap Stabilitas Campuran Beraspal Laston AC-WC Menggunakan Metode Dry Mix
Authors: Ulfah Luthfiyyah
Published: July 2023

Roads must have the appropriate mix of thickness and design to protect the subgrade from damage and to accommodate the load pressure on the road. The purpose of this research is to investigate the effects of adding crumb rubber to the hot asphalt mixture of the Laston AC-WC type. The research was conducted in two stages, involving the creation of test specimens. In the first stage, the bitumen content of the specimens included 5%, 5.5%, 6%, 6.5%, and 7%. In the second stage, In the second stage, crumb rubber was added to the mixture at percentages: 0%, 5%, 10%, 15%, and 20%. The crumb rubber was mixed using the dry mix method. Several parameters were considered based on the results of the Marshall Test, in accordance with the General Highways specifications (VFA, VIM, VMA, Stability, Meltability and MQ). characteristics analysis aims to determine the impact of crumb rubber content on the elasticity, durability, and other properties of the asphalt mixture. Of all the variations of the hot mix asphalt type Laston AC-WC mixed with crumb rubber; the optimum level of crumb rubber mixture was obtained at 5% for the hot mix asphalt type Laston AC-WC. From the research results, when 5% crumb rubber was added to the asphalt mixture, the following values were obtained: 856.1 kg stability, 3.07 mm flow and 290.40 kg/mm MQ. In contrast, the stability value of hot asphalt concrete asphalt concrete type AC-WC with 5% asphalt has  813.7 kg stability, 3.03 mm flow and  268.30 kg/mm MQ.
The internet of things in higher education: is there a real impact?
Authors: MARTÍNEZ Bahena Elizabeth , ESCAMILLA Regis Daisy
Published: July 2023

The present work allows to show the impact that the educational establishments have suffered at a higher level in all areas (study plans, teaching updating, preparation of the students involved), as well as the interest that the organizations and companies have shown inside and outside of the community involved; It is of great interest to be able to understand that this is a joint effort if you want to generate a really significant change that aims to significantly impress the way processes are carried out in all the fields involved, which is why, through This research, the main objective is to show that in the Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) where they teach at the Engineering level, it requires substantial changes such as the implementation of the Dual Model with the traditional Model, which put it on a par in terms of the level of demand that is sought in the labor area, the current competitiveness, tilting the balance towards the application of new forms of teaching-learning, focusing knowledge in a more applicative and demonstrative way, to solve current problems whose solution goes hand in hand with the technology and new processes required by today's world

Objectives, Methodology

Reference is made to the benefits that can be shown immediately through exploratory interviews applied to those involved in different related careers such as Information Technology and Communications Engineering, Logistics Engineering and Mechatronics Engineering; thereby demonstrating the way in which the so-called Internet of Things can change and unify the contents of Higher Education.

Contribution

The main purpose of this work is to show the implications and importance of including knowledge focused on the Internet of Things within Higher Education, which will favorably equate the new processes that are required at the organizational level at the present time, bringing as a consequence the application of new technological tools and processes intrinsically related to them, which show significant advances in all the segments involved.
Efficient treatment of surface runoff
Authors: Сухомлинов В.П. , Мелехов Р.В. , Голосняков В.П.
Published: July 2023

Опыт практической эксплуатации проточных систем очистки поверхностных сточных вод в различных реальных условиях на территории РФ показал их полную технологическую несостоятельность. По оценке специалистов, технологические и конструктивные параметры установок проточного типа не соответствуют нормам проектирования, действующим в РФ, заявленная степень очистки поверхностных сточных вод на них недостижима, то есть, по сути, проточные системы осуществляют имитацию очистных процессов. Наряду с традиционным набором загрязнений (песок, взвешенные вещества, нефтепродукты и тяжелые металлы), характерных для поверхностных сточных вод, реальную угрозу водным объектам, принимающим ливневой сток, представляет микропластик. Технологическая несостоятельность проточных систем очистки и новые объективные задачи по очистке поверхностных сточных вод от дополнительных видов загрязнений диктуют необходимость применения надежных технологических решений.

The experience of practical operation of flow-through systems for surface runoff treatment in different real-life environment on the territory of the Russian Federation showed their complete technological failure. In the estimation of specialists, the process and design parameters of flow-through plants do not comply with the design standards in force in the Russian Federation, the declared degree of surface runoff treatment being unachievable; that is, virtually, flow-through systems simulate treatment processes. Along with the traditional set of pollutants typical for surface runoff (sand, suspended solids, oil products and heavy metals), microplastics pose a real threat to water bodies that receive storm water. Technological inconsistency of flow-through treatment systems and new objective tasks of removing additional types of pollution from surface runoff necessitate the use of reliable process solutions for the treatment of surface runoff.
Pendampingan Proses Produk Halal (PPH) dalam Program SEHATI (Sertifikasi Halal Gratis) pada Produk Dapoer Nyo-Nya
Authors: Sup Devid Frastiawan Amir
Published: July 2023

Umat Islam menginginkan setiap produk wajib memiliki sertifikasi halal, artinya telah memenuhi standar kelayakan dan sesuai dengan syarat halal suatu produk menurut agama Islam. Masa penahapan pertama kewajiban sertifikat halal akan berakhir pada 17 Oktober 2024. Terdapat 3 (tiga) kelompok produk yang harus sudah bersertifikat halal seiring dengan berakhirnya penahapan pertama tersebut, produk makanan dan minuman, bahan baku, bahan tambahan pangan, dan bahan penolong untuk produk makanan dan minuman, serta produk hasil sembelihan dan jasa penyembelihan. Pendampingan PPH merupakan kegiatan untuk membantu pelaku usaha mikro dan kecil dalam memenuhi persyaratan pernyataan kehalalan produk. Pelaku usaha yang didampingi adalah Ibu Inawati, dengan jenis produk berupa minuman dengan pengolahan dengan merek dagang Dapoer Nyo-Nya. Dalam pengajuan sertifikasi halal ini, Ibu Inawati mengalami kesulitan dalam menggunakan komputer/laptop dan internet. Metode pendampingan yang dilakukan adalah pengumpulan data pelaku usaha, identifikasi produk, identifikasi bahan-bahan yang digunakan dalam produk, penyusunan alur proses produksi, submit data melalui laman https://ptsp.halal.go.id,  verifikasi dan validasi data oleh Pendamping PPH, dan pemantauan status pengajuan hingga terbit sertifikat halal. Berdasarkan hasil pendampingan yang dilakukan, produk tersebut dinyatakan memenuhi persyaratan untuk mendapatkan sertifikat halal dari Program SEHATI. Proses pengajuan sertifikasi halal ini dimulai pada tanggal 24 Mei 2022 dan terbit sertifikat halal pada tanggal 13 September 2022 dengan nomor sertifikat ID35110000376200522 dengan masa berlaku hingga 15 Juli 2026.
POST COVID IMPACTS IN INDIA: A CONCEPTUAL FRAMEWORK
Authors: Rani Kavita
Published: July 2023

The unprecedented outbreak of COVID-19 in India turned out to be pandemic that affects the whole world and paralyzes
economic activities. The widespread of this epidemic has not only threatened human health but also production,
economy, social functioning, education, etc. In this critical pandemic situation, a large number of the population are
fighting for their lives and economic challenges for survival. It has seriously affected the Indian economy as well.The
objective of this paper is to explore the available COVID-19 statistics and understand the impacts in India caused by
covid-19 pandemic.
PARADIGM SHIFT IN SCREENING TECHNIQUES FOR EARLY DIAGNOSIS OF PRE-RETINOPATHY CHANGES IN DIABETIC POPULATION
Authors: S. Date Purva , H. Shah Neha , Hire Swati , Bhalgat Sanchit , Ingole Avinash , Agarwal Anamika , Sahdev Saroj
Published: July 2023

Aims and Objective: To evaluate role of OCT based Retinal nerve bre layer (RNFL) thickness and GCC (Ganglion cell complex) thickness measurement for detection of pre retinopathy changes in diabetic patients. Methods : This a comparative cross-sectional study of two groups of 110 eyes were examined by SD-OCT with peripapillary RNFL, and macular GCC assessment. The study group includes 55 eyes of diabetic patients with no diabetic retinopathy changes with their age matched controls (55 eyes). Their RNFL thickness in superior, temporal, inferior and nasal quadrants and GCC thickness in supero-nasal, superior, supero-temporal, infero-temporal, inferior and infero-nasal were compared in both groups. Results: The two groups were matched concerning the age, gender and the intra-ocular pressure (IOP) level. A signicant difference between the two groups was found for the average, as well as the 4 sectors thickness (p<0.001). The GCC thickness, was signicantly less in the diabetic eyes in all 6 sectors and average (p<0.001). Conclusion: RNFL and GCC loss seems to be the earliest retinal changes in diabetic patients. These results can explain the neurodegeneration theory for diabetic retinopathy. OCT based screening of RNFL and GCC thickness can serve as an early biomarker of diabetic retinopathy
REVEALING ECOLOGICAL CONCERNS IN T. S ELIOT'S 'THE WASTE LAND' THROUGH ECOCRITICAL LENS.
Authors: Chahal Paramveer
Published: July 2023

The present paper applies an eco-critical perspective to examine the ecological concerns present in T.S. Eliot's well known poem "The Waste Land." The study explores the subtle relationships between the ideas, images, and language of the poem and the larger ecological setting of the early 20th century through a thorough analysis. The study seeks to illuminate Eliot's deeply held worries about the environmental problem and the effects of human activity on the environment by evaluating his work through this perspective. The paper has briefly placed the poetry in the historical and cultural backdrop of the era, which was characterised by rapid industrialization, urban blight, and the aftermath of World War I.A complex tapestry of ecological issues, including the degradation of nature, the loss of spiritual connection to the natural world, and the effects of human exploitation have been revealed in the study through a critical analysis of the poem's fragmented narrative, symbolic imagery, and inter textual references. The study also looks at how Eliot used language and poetic devices to express his ecological concerns. The essay examines how the poet's fragmented and dissonant style represents the environment's fragmented state and the alienation between people and nature. It also examines Eliot's use of metropolitan settings, wasteland imagery, and river imagery as metaphors for societal despair and environmental destruction. The present analysis will help its readers comprehend Eliot's environmental consciousness better and provide insight on how important "The Waste Land" is as a critique of humanity's detrimental interaction with nature. The study emphasises the value of eco-criticism in illuminating the ecological aspects of literary texts and the necessity of reading literature through an ecological lens in order to promote environmental awareness and motivate sustainable behaviour. In a nutshell, the study reveals the ecological foundations of the poem while highlighting the ongoing importance of eco-criticism in literary interpretation and environmental discourse.
STUDY OF SOCIAL DESIRABILITY AND BODY SELF-IMAGE AMONG YOUNG ADULTS USING
ONLINE DATING APPS
Authors: Ann Varghese Karen , Simon Soumya
Published: July 2023

The current study “social desirability and body self-image among young adults using online dating apps” looks into the relationship between social desirability and body self-image and how social desirability influences body self-image. A total of 206 participants from both male and female genders belonging to the age group of 18-30.The tools used were Marlowe-Crowne Social Desirability – Short Form(CMSDS) and Body self-image questionnaire – Short Form(BSIQ-SF). The statistical technique for correlation was used to identify the association between social desirability and body selfimage, in which the body self-image consists of 9 subscales. The findings of the study indicate there is a negative relationship between social desirability and fatness evaluation, height dissatisfaction and social dependence with respect to body self-image and a positive relationship between social desirability and overall appearance evaluation and negative affect in body self-image. Lastly, there is a significant impact of social desirability on negative affect and fatness evaluation with minimal impact on overall appearance evaluation, social dependence and height dissatisfaction in relation to body self-image.
AN INCIDENTAL FINDING OF BUTTON BATTERY IN THE NOSE WITHOUT ANY COMPLICATION - A CASE REPORT OF A RARE PRESENTATION
Authors: Pratap Deepika , K N Manasa , Shivakumar Savadatti Suprita , Narayan Parbat Abhishek , Furqan Patel Mohammed , Rehman Md Idrees
Published: July 2023

Aim And Background-A foreign body in nose presents with unilateral purulent nasal discharge, nasal obstruction and nasal bleed. We present a case in which a button battery remained uncomplicated in the nasal cavity for a year. However, if it is found, it should be removed as early as possible. A 6-year-old female child presented with a Case Description – one-year history of foul-smelling, left-sided nasal discharge. During anterior rhinoscopy, a black, rigid mass was observed. A circular foreign object was found in the floor of the left nasal cavity during a CT (computed tomography) scan of the Nose and PNS (paranasal sinuses). General anesthesia was used during the diagnostic nasal endoscopy on the child. A foreign body was visualized and removed using a curved curette. The nasal mucosa was normal on follow-up, and there was no septal perforation. A detailed history, assessment and radiological examination pla Conclusion- ys a key role in management of foreign bodies. We report that a button battery was left in the nose for a long time without causing any problems. There were no complications from an unnoticed button battery in the Clinical Significance: nose for a year. However, if it is found, it should be removed
ULTRASOUND GUIDED FASCIA ILIACA COMPARTMENT BLOCK USING EITHER BUPIVACAINE OR BUPIVACAINE WITH DEXMEDETOMIDINE FOR POSTOPERATIVE ANALGESIA IN PATIENTS WITH FEMUR FRACTURES.
Authors: B Muniyappa Reshma , S S Harsoor , Adeeba Nousheen Syed , Rajan Vridhi , S Sahana , Ravindra Ravindra
Published: July 2023

Background : Femur fractures are extremely painful due to the lowest pain threshold of the periosteum among the deep somatic structures. Perioperative Fascia Iliaca Compartment Block (FICB), when administered using a local anesthetic agent, bupivacaine, can reduce morbidity by providing satisfactory pain relief. Dexmedetomidine, an alpha-2 agonist, is known to prolong the local anesthetic effects without causing any significant side effects. We compared analgesic duration of ultrasound guided FICB with bupivacaine alone and bupivacaine with dexmedetomidine for postoperative analgesia. A prospective, randomized, double blinded study was conducted on 50 patients Materials And Method: aged 18 to 65 years undergoing femur fracture surgeries. Patients were divided into 2 groups of 25 each. Both groups received USG guided FICB. Group A received 28 ml 0.25% bupivacaine and 2 ml normal saline (NS). Group B received 28 ml 0.25% bupivacaine and 30 mcg dexmedetomidine in NS. Pain scores were assessed every 5 minutes until 15 minutes post FICB, during positioning for subarachnoid block and every 2 hours until 24 hours post-operatively. Total duration of analgesia, cumulative analgesia requested in 24 hours, Ramsay sedation and patient satisfaction scores were recorded. Results: The mean duration of analgesia in Group A was 419.4 ± 115.35 minutes (95%CI: 374.2 – 464.6) and in Group B was 656.6 ± 137.99 minutes (95%CI: 602.5 –710.7), p <0.001. Mean VAS score during positioning for SAB in Group A was 1.60 ± 0.50 and in Group B was 0.96 ± 0.68. USG guided FICB with dexmedetomidine is superior in Conclusion: providing prolonged post-operative analgesia in comparison to bupivacaine alone
ABO BLOOD GROUP ASSOCIATION IN COVID19 PNEUMONIA
Authors: Bhat Manjari
Published: July 2023

In DEC 2019, an outbreak of Covid19 occurred in Wuhan, China. The understanding regarding its symptomatology and
mortality has been constantly evolving. Although it is well documented that Covid19 is primarily manifested as
respiratory tract infection, studies indicate it should be regarded as a systemic disease with multiple system
involvement. Finding hematological profile of the patient and thereby finding its association with the mortality is of
priority. This study tries to associate ABO blood group and its effect on mortality and affection in patients with Covid 19.
In our study Blood group of A+ and O+ were seen the most among the study subjects and there was no significant
association between blood groups and mortality
COLO - COLIC INTUSSUSCEPTION WITH LIPOMA AS LEAD POINT - A CASE REPORT
Authors: Ragavan V Sasi , Sagaya Inba Sekar A. , Joyce Prabhakar J.
Published: July 2023

Intussusceptions are very rare in the adult population. Most intussusceptions in adults are due to a lead point, which is an identifiable pathological abnormality, in opposition to children in whom there are no identifiable pathological lead points. We present a case of Colo - colic Intussusception with lipoma as the lead point in an elderly female.
INCIDENTAL HISTOPATHOLOGICAL FINDINGS OF LIVER - A STUDY OF 100 AUTOPSY CASES
Authors: Rai Disha , Alva Nandakishore
Published: July 2023

Introduction : The silent liver diseases are found accidentally during regular health check-ups, examination of other diseases or autopsy examinations. To study the spectrum of histopathological findings of liver and Objectives: to determine the prevalence of silent liver diseases in autopsy cases. A retrospective study was Material And Methods: done in the Department of Pathology, Ramaiah Medical College, Bengaluru from January 2019 to June 2020 on 100 liver autopsy specimens. The majority of the cases with pathological lesions were in the age group of 31- Results: 60 years with Male: Female ratio of 2.8:1. The most common finding in this study was steatosis (31%), followed by chronic venous congestion (26%), cirrhosis (6%), portal triaditis (6%), steatohepatitis (5%), abscess and cholestasis (1%), tuberculosis (1%) and hepatocellular carcinoma (1%). The autopsy examination of liver by determining the prevale Conclusion: nce of silent liver diseases in particular regional population creates public awareness and brings required life style changes.
CONTEMPORARY CHINESE SCULPTURE OVERVIEW
Authors: Fang Zhiyu
Published: July 2023

In the past century, China has experienced significant cultural and societal transformations, transitioning from a culturally isolated and largely illiterate nation to one that is actively developing alongside the rest of the world and presents a unique blend of cultural tradition and modern civilization. Over the years China has seen several generations of sculptors who have been both actively and passively influenced by various schools of sculpture and ideas from France, the Soviet Union, Europe, and the US. In other words, the development of contemporary Chinese sculpture is closely tied to the ideological and cultural progress of China in the 20th century, resulting in a unique and distinctive presence within the global art scene in the 21st century. Unlike other cultural fields, Chinese contemporary sculpture has expanded beyond the boundaries of the art world and the academy. It not only focuses on developing a realistic sculpture system but also incorporates Western contemporary art concepts into its creative process while preserving traditional Chinese sculpture. Contemporary sculpture is currently being developed in a balanced manner through various mainstream routes, including the realistic art tradition of the West, the contemporary art concepts of Europe and America, and the Chinese cultural codes. The formation of this situation has complex reasons, which can be attributed to the multiple changes in the development route of Chinese sculpture throughout the 20th century. This has resulted in several trends of contemporary Chinese sculpture and culture. Additionally, the development trends of Chinese culture throughout the 20th century, as well as the semi-planned and semi-market-oriented economic system implemented in China after the Reform era, have also contributed to this situation. This article provides an overview of the overall development context, explores the issue of the delayed development of contemporary Chinese sculpture, and reviews sculpture genres and styles, offering insights into the formation and genesis of contemporary Chinese sculpture.
Comparison of Sevoflurane and Halothane Anesthesia Cognitive Function in Adult
Authors: Baki Md. Abdullah-Hel- , Ahmed Kawser , Akter Rizowana , Barman Nirmal Kumar , Hossein Md. Monwar , Sharma Ashutosh Dev , Shil Shiladitya
Published: July 2023

Background: Patients reach their full cognitive and psychomotor potential during the intermediate period of recovery. We still utilize Halothane, which has a delayed recovery profile, despite the fact that rapid clearance drugs like Sevoflurane have a positive impact on early cognitive recovery, which permits early mobility and reduces post-surgical complications. Objective: The study's goal was to promote the use of sevoflurane over halothane by contrasting the two anesthetics' effects on patients' cognitive functioning after surgery. Method: The prospective randomized comparative study was carried out in the Department of Anaesthesia, Analgesia and Intensive Care Medicine, between the period of September 2021 to June 2022. Study population was the patients of either sex, aged between18-50 years, ASA-I and II, patients undergoing elective surgery by general anaesthesia, lasting for 1 hour or more and remaining 24 hours after surgery. A total number of 100 patients were divided into two groups. 50 patients were in Sevoflurane group and 50 in Halothane group. Results: Group- Sevoflurane had a considerably faster emergence time (10.85 min vs. 15.13 min, P0.001) than Group- Halothane. Group- Sevoflurane had a mean BAMSE score of 29 at baseline and showed no change by the conclusion of the observation period, but Group- Halothane saw their scores both drop and then recover. Patients in Group- Sevoflurane finished the (TMT-A) 30 minutes after regaining consciousness in a considerably shorter amount of time (40. 9 seconds vs. 55. 8 seconds, P 0.001). Furthermore, there was no statistically significant difference between the groups after 1.5 hours, 2.5 hours, or 3.5 hours. Conclusion: So the study concludes that adult patient of sevoflurane group experienced an early post-operative cognitive recovery than halothane group. Though sevoflurane is costly, considering the benefits of patients in terms of early cognitive recovery that causes less postoperative complications and shorter hospital stay, sevoflurane should be used instead of halothane.
Maxillary Overdenture Implant Survival Rate and Prosthetic Complications: An Observational Study
Authors: M Khan, A. A. , P Zahan, N.
Published: July 2023

Background: Edentulism is a serious public health problem since it is a physical defect that has been associated with significant impairments in self-esteem, communication, nutrition, and perceptions of appearance. This study aimed to evaluate the survival rate and prosthetic complications of implant-supported overdentures in the edentulous upper jaw. Methods: This prospective study was carried out at Banasree Dental and German Dental implant surgery centers from December 2011 to December 2021 where 78 patients were included in this study and evaluated clinically and radiographically. A total of 20 patients were excluded as they did not agree to or maintain the follow-up schedule. After this procedure, 58 patients (24 male and 34 female) were evaluated for this study. Results: The mean age of the patients was 61.3± 6.8 years whereas the 24 (41.4%) were male. The total survival rate of implants was 94.8% at the 5-year follow-up and 92.2% at the 10-year follow-up. In the 3.0 mm diameter implants, the lowest survival rate was 70.6% at the 5-year follow-up and 52.9% at the 10-year follow-up, whereas in the 3.8 mm diameter implants it was 95.1% and 93.4%, in the 4.2 mm diameter implants it was 97.8% and 96.7%, and in the 4.6 mm diameter implants it was 94.8% and 92.2%, respectively. Most of the 29 implants had prosthetic tooth fractures, followed by 18 premature wear of gaskets, 15 prosthesis loosening/shedding, 9 damaged prosthesis flanges, 4 damaged baskets, and 3 implants with screw loosening. Conclusion: It is concluded that implant-supported maxillary overdentures have a high rate of survival and are a safe and reliable treatment option. But it's obvious that biological and mechanical complications arise frequently and that they become more common over time.