bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Aeroelastic Validation of the Offshore Wind Energy Simulator for Vertical-Axis Wind Turbines
Authors: Moore Kevin Ray , Ennis Brandon Lee
Published: October 2022

Abstract. Vertical-axis wind turbines (VAWTs) offer some unique advantages over traditional designs, particularly for floating offshore and certain distributed wind applications. However, the modeling capabilities that exist for VAWT designs greatly lags those for the traditional horizontal-axis wind turbines (HAWTs). Differences between vertical and horizontal turbines necessitates several key additions in modeling, including the aerodynamic model, as well as solving a fundamentally different structural mesh. The Offshore Wind ENergy Simulator (OWENS) is specifically formulated to fulfill these requirements. This paper presents validation cases of this tool for modal, centrifugal, gravitational, startup, normal operation, and shutdown analyses. The aeroelastic validation is performed with increasing complexity from analytical test cases to an experimental VAWT. Validation data are taken from the Sandia National Laboratories 34 meter research turbine. The results of the validation cases are presented and examined.
Atmospheric rotating rig testing of a swept blade tip and comparison with multi-fidelity aeroelastic simulations
Authors: Barlas Thanasis , Pirrung Georg Raimund , Ramos-García Néstor , González Horcas Sergio , Li Ang , Madsen Helge Aagaard
Published: October 2022

Abstract. One promising design solution for increasing the energy production of modern horizontal axis wind turbines is the installation of curved tip extensions. However, since the aeroelastic response of such geometrical add-ons has not been characterized yet, there are currently uncertainties in the application of traditional aerodynamic numerical models. The objective of the present work is twofold. On the one hand, it represents the first effort in the experimental characterization of curved tip extensions in atmospheric flow. On the other hand, it includes a comprehensive validation exercise, accounting for different numerical models for aerodynamic load prediction. The experiments consist of controlled field tests at the outdoor rotating rig at the Risø campus of the Technical University of Denmark (DTU), and consider a swept tip shape. This geometry is the result of an optimized design, focusing on locally maximizing power performance within load constraints compared to an optimal straight tip. The tip model is instrumented with spanwise bands of pressure sensors and is tested in atmospheric inflow conditions. A range of fidelities of aerodynamic models are then used to aeroelastically simulate the test cases and to compare with the measurement data. These aerodynamic codes include a blade element momentum (BEM) method, a vortex-based method coupling a near-wake model with a far-wake model (NW), a lifting-line hybrid wake model (LL), and fully resolved Navier–Stokes computational fluid dynamics (CFD) simulations. Results show that the measured mean normal loading can be captured well with the vortex-based codes and the CFD solver. The observed trends in mean loading are in good agreement with previous wind tunnel tests of a scaled and stiff model of the tip extension. The CFD solution shows a highly three-dimensional flow at the very outboard part of the curved tip that leads to large changes of the angle of the resultant force with respect to the chord. Turbulent simulations using the BEM code and the vortex codes resulted in a good match with the measured standard deviation of the normal force, with some deviations of the BEM results due to the missing root vortex effect.
Drug Resistance due to Elaboration of Beta Lactamases and the Role of CTX-M in Enterobacteriaceae
Authors: Sohail Rida , Taj Yasmeen , Satti Luqman , Bakhat Shaista
Published: October 2022

The Enterobacteriaceae family are the most common pathogens associated with hospital and community acquired infections worldwide. These bacteria are treated with broad spectrum antibiotics especially 3rd generation cephalosporins. Over the period of time due widespread and rigorous use of these medications, Enterobacteriaceae has developed antibiotic resistance (AMR). Among all, the most compelling antibiotic resistance mechanism is production of -lactamases enzymes by this microorganism. Over the course of time -lactamase has evolved more than 1300 distinct enzymes. Amongst these most deleterious is extended spectrum beta lactamases (ESBL). ESBL producing Enterbacteriacaeae are responsible for a high number of deaths worldwide. These enzymes are considered challenging as they are difficult to be identified in the laboratory wShich cause delay in diagnosis and administration of appropriate antimicrobial therapy. The coexistence of ESBL with other antibiotic resistance gene is another therapeutic challenge rendering empirical antibiotic treatment ineffective
SMART CLOTHING: HEAT CONTROL SYSTEM
Authors: Ovchinnikov Dmitry Leonidovich , Tychkov Alexander Yurievich
Published: October 2022

The market of smart products has been studied, the shortcomings of certain samples have been identified and ways of solving them with the help of microcontrollers have been put forward.
Использование онтологического подхода для извлечения ожиданий к качеству данных корпоративных хранилищ
Authors: Афанасьев Александр Александрович , Кудинов Виталий Алексеевич
Published: October 2022

Важную роль в процессах интеллектуального анализа данных, построения корпоративных хранилищ данных и разработки информационно-аналитических систем играет качество данных. Статья посвящена постановке и обоснованию актуальности проблемы извлечения ожиданий к качеству данных корпоративных хранилищ. Несмотря на многочисленность публикаций, посвященных проблеме извлечения экспертных знаний, в области качества данных (Data quality) и управления данных в целом (Data governance) данная проблема слабо развита. Целью исследования является определение возможности расширения существующей проблемы извлечения экспертных знаний предлагаемой для дальнейших исследований проблемой извлечения ожиданий к качеству данных корпоративных хранилищ, а также разработка онтологической модели извлечения ожиданий к качеству данных корпоративных хранилищ. Исследование проводилось на основе онтологического подхода. В результате исследования была обоснована необходимость централизованного сбора требований к качеству данных организации, поставлена проблема извлечения ожиданий к качеству данных корпоративных хранилищ путем расширения существующей проблемы извлечения экспертных знаний, а также разработана онтологическая модель извлечения ожиданий к качеству данных корпоративных хранилищ.
Разработка нейросетевых алгоритмов прогнозирования конъюнктуры продовольственного рынка
Authors: Жабин Владислав Евгеньвич
Published: October 2022

Современную ситуацию отличает перестройка в мировой политике и очередных волнах антироссийских санкций, лабильность на продовольственных рынках, из-за чего регионам РФ нужно с пристальным вниманием контролировать и обеспечивать продовольственную безопасность. Практика применения нейросетей оказалась высокоэффективной, чтобы осуществлять прогнозирование рыночной обстановки, проводить коррекцию по отклоняющимся товарным и денежным потокам, анализировать и выводить самое основное по итогам социологических опросов, формулировать ожидания по динамике рейтингов элитных политиков, улучшать процессы производства и сервиса, подвергать качество продукции комплексной диагностике. Настоящая статья нацелена на то, чтобы дать характеристику изучения продовольственного рынка методом алгоритма прогнозирования цен, рассмотрев как пример продукцию сельскохозяйственного предприятия, анализируемую при всестороннем задействовании потенциала нейросетей.
Модели прогнозирования среднего расстояния между узлами летающей беспроводной самоорганизующейся сети
Authors: Алативи Хуссейн Турки Шабиб , Лихошерстов Родион Валерьевич , Польщиков Константин Александрович
Published: October 2022

Представлены результаты исследования по разработке моделей прогнозирования среднего расстояния между узлами летающей беспроводной самоорганизующейся сети. Актуальность создания средств, позволяющих с приемлемой точностью прогнозировать величину среднего расстояния между передающими и приемными узлами сети, обоснована возможностью с их использованием осуществлять выбор и установку на узлах сети адекватного значения мощности передаваемого сигнала. Решение этой задачи в конечном итоге ориентировано на обеспечение требуемого качества видеотрансляции на базе летающей самоорганизующейся сети, используемой для осуществления мониторинга территорий при проведении поисково-спасательных мероприятий. Показано, что применение регрессионных и авторегрессионных моделей дает неприемлемые отклонения результатов прогноза от реальных данных, что приводит к уменьшению вероятности требуемого качества видеотрансляции по сети до недопустимо низкого уровня. Для прогнозирования среднего расстояния между передающими и приемными узлами предложена модель на базе нечеткого вывода. Автоматический подбор неизвестных значений параметров нечеткого вывода обеспечивается на основе нейросетевой настройки в течение многократных обучающих циклов. Полученные результаты исследования показали, что применение модели нечеткого вывода позволяет получить приемлемую точность прогнозирования величины среднего расстояния между узлами летающей самоорганизующейся сети.
Clinical images: Cinematic rendering of tophaceous gout
Authors:   Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Department of Radiology, 676 North St. Clair Street, Suite 800. Chicago, IL 60611, USA, Recht Hannah S , Fishman Elliot K ,   Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, The Russell H Morgan Department of Radiology and Radiological Science, 601 North Caroline Street, JHOC 4260 C, Baltimore, Maryland 21287, USA
Published: October 2022

A 77 year-old-man with a complex medical history, notable for multiple myeloma in remission and gout, presented for noncontrast Computed Tomography (CT) of the right upper extremity using dual energy technique, from which cinematic rendered images were created (Figure 1). The cinematic rendered images provide a unique, photorealistic, three-dimensional representation of the extensive tophi and their relationship to the adjacent structures within the hand.
Possibilities of Using Floating Solar Photovoltaic Panels on Water Reservoirs in the Island of Crete, Greece
Authors: Vourdoubas John
Published: October 2022

Solar photovoltaic electricity generation is important for the energy transition to net zero carbon economy in the coming decades. The aim of the current research is the investigation of the possibilities of installing floating solar photovoltaic panels on the surface of two water reservoirs in the island of Crete, Greece. Solar photovoltaic electricity is currently generated in Crete while the solar panels are installed either on the fields or on the rooftop of buildings. Few natural water reservoirs exist in the island while many man-made water dams have been constructed to store water and use it for irrigation and drinking purposes. Installation of floating solar panels on the surface of Potamon dam and Aposelemis dam in Crete could generate significant amounts of green electricity. Additionally, it could result in water savings due to lower water evaporation from the dams while more land area will be available for cultivation. Installation of floating solar panels in the two above-mentioned water dams with coverage ratio 10% could generate 46.37 GWhel/year corresponding at 1.52 % of the annual electricity generation in Crete while 528 000 m3/year of water could be saved. When the coverage ratio in the two dams is at 30% the annual electricity generation could be at 139.12 GWhel/year corresponding at 4.57 % of the annual electricity generation in Crete while 1 584 000 m3/year of water could be saved. Our results indicate that floating solar panels is a promising alternative technology to ground-mounted solar-PV panels for “solar electricity” generation in Crete.
Amatör ve Profesyonel Futbolcuların Öfke Düzeylerinin İncelenmesi
Authors: KALKAVAN Arslan , KARACA Baki , IŞIK Utku
Published: October 2022

Bu çalışmanın amacı amatör ve profesyonel liglerde mücadele eden futbolcuların öfke düzeylerinin belirlenmesi ve farklı değişkenler açısından ele alınmasıdır. Araştırmaya Türkiye Futbol Federasyonu’na bağlı liglerde mücadele eden 20-38 yaş arasındaki 114 amatör ve 40 profesyonel erkek futbolcu katılmıştır. Çalışmanın verilerinin toplanmasında araştırmacı tarafından hazırlanan kişisel bilgi formu ve Sürekli Öfke ve Öfke İfade Tarz ölçeği kullanılmıştır. Oluşturulan anket formu Google formlar üzerinden düzenlenerek katılımcılara uygulandı. Yapılan normallik analizleri sonucu, veriler normal dağılım göstermediği karşılaştırmalarda Mann Whitney U testi ile Kruskal Wallis testi kullanıldı. Ayrıca ilişki düzeyinin belirlenmesinde Spearman Korelasyon testi kullanıldı. Futbolcuların eğitim durumları açısından içe yönelik öfke alt boyutunda anlamlı fark olduğu, futbolcuların anne eğitim durumları açısından öfke ölçeğinin tüm alt boyutlarında anlamlı fark olduğu, futbolcuların baba eğitim durumları açısından içe yönelik öfke ve öfke kontrol alt boyutlarında anlamlı fark olduğu, futbolcuların yaşanılan çevre açısından öfke ölçeğinin tüm alt boyutlarında anlamlı fark olduğu, futbolcuların gelir durumu açısından öfke ölçeğinin tüm alt boyutlarında anlamlı fark olduğu, futbolcuların spor geçmişi açısından öfke ölçeğinin tüm alt boyutlarında anlamlı fark olduğu, futbolcuların sporcu düzeyi açısından içe yönelik öfke ve öfke kontrol alt boyutlarında anlamlı fark olduğu görüldü (p<0,05). Futbolcuların yaş ile öfke kontrol alt boyutu arasında da pozitif yönde yüksek ilişki olduğu belirlendi (p<0,01). Sonuç olarak, çalışmamıza katılan futbolcuların demografik değişkenlerinin, öfke duygularını nasıl yansıttıkları konusunda önemli bir etken olduğu ve öfke duygusunu yaşama biçimlerine göre bakıldığında her bir değişkenin öfkenin farklı boyutlarında etkili olduğu görülmüştür. Bu kapsamda öfkenin bazı değişkenlere göre farklılık gösterdiği, öfke durumlarının futbolcuların psikolojik yapısına ve sosyal koşullarına göre açıklanabileceği düşünülebilir.
Participação, representação e representatividade dos povos e comunidades tradicionais nos Conselhos Estaduais de Recursos Hídricos da Amazônia Oriental
Authors: Da Silva Jaqueline Maria Soares , Pontes Altem Nascimento
Published: October 2022

Este artigo apresenta análise da participação, representação e representatividade dos Povos e Comunidades Tradicionais (PCT) nos Conselhos Estaduais de Recursos Hídricos (CERH) da Amazônia Oriental, com o objetivo de verificar se tais espaços têm sido palco de debates, de defesa dos interesses coletivos e de decisões relevantes a essas populações. Para tanto foi realizada pesquisa documental referente às leis, decretos, regimentos, resoluções e atas publicados entre os anos de 1997 e 2022, nos sites das Secretarias de Meio Ambiente dos estados do Amapá, Maranhão, Mato Grosso, Pará e Tocantins, resultando na identificação e análise de 34 mandatos, 23 decretos de regulamentação, 169 resoluções e 93 atas. Os resultados obtidos mostraram que os conselhos do Amapá, Tocantins e Maranhão não possuem em seus decretos a previsão de vagas para os PCT, diferentemente dos conselhos do Pará e do Mato Grosso, em que foi identificada a definição de vagas para os representantes dos PCT, porém estes não estiveram presentes em 88,89 e 100% das reuniões realizadas, respectivamente. Ao fim, constatou-se que a previsão de vagas aos representantes dos PCT nos conselhos não garante a efetiva participação e a representatividade, sendo premente o desenvolvimento de estratégias que possam promover a inclusão e a participação plena dos PCT nos CERH da Amazônia Oriental.
Pengembangan Bahan Ajar Modul Mata Kuliah Fisika Dasar I Untuk Meningkatkan Penguasaan Konsep Mahasiswa Prodi Pendidikan Fisika
Authors: Siahaan Fine Eirene , Panjaitan Muktar. B , Simanullang Ady Frenly
Published: October 2022

Pengembangan modul yang efektif akan dapat membentuk penguasaan konsep pada mahasiswa. Pentingnya mahasiswa untuk menguasai standar kompetensi lulusan tersebut, diharapkan peserta didik dapat mengaplikasikan konsep yang telah dipelajari dalam kehidupan sehari-hari. Hal ini dikarenakan penguasaan konsep dalam pembelajaran fisika merupakan kemampuan mahasiswa dalam memahami konsep-konsep fisika setelah pembelajaran selesai. Tujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui: Pengembangan bahan ajar fisika berbentuk modul pada mata kuliah fisika dasar I untuk meningkatkan penguasaan konsep mahasiswa; Hasil kelayakan bahan ajar fisika berbentuk modul pada mata kuliah fisika dasar I untuk meningkatkan penguasaan konsep mahasiswa; Respon peserta didik terhadap modul pada mata kuliah fisika dasar I untuk meningkatkan penguasaan konsep mahasiswa. Rata-rata penguasaan konsep tiap mahasiswa menggunakan bahan ajar fisika berbentuk modul pada mata kuliah fisika dasar I adalah 14,93 dengan peningkatan presentase tiap-tiap aspek pada penguasaan konsep yang didapat tiap mahasiswa adalah 91,58%. Penilaian materi tiap-tiap aspek dimana nilai rata-ratanya kelayakan isi 3,57; Kelayakan penyajian 3,4; Penilaian Bahasa 3,25 sehingga nilai keseluruhan nilai rata-rata didapat 3,4 denga persentase nilai keseluruhan 81%. Nilai keseluruh aspek penilaian media untuk nilai rata-rata ukuran modul 3,25; desain cover 3,43; desain isi modul 3,4; dan nilai rata-rata keseluruhan aspek 3,36 dan untuk nilai persentase keseluruhan 84% dalam kategori sangat baik. Respon  mahasiswa terhadap modul pada mata kuliah fisika dasar 1 dapat dilihat aspek kelayakan isi dimana nilai rata-rata sebesar 3,17 dengan persentase 79,44%, aspek kebahasan dimana nilai rat-rata 3,04 dengan presentase 76%, dan aspek keterkaitan dimana nilai rata-rata 3,22 dengan persentase 80,68%. Hasil rata-rata yang didapat dari ketiga aspek tersebut 3,14 dengan persentase 78,7% yang berarti modul Fisika Dasar I yang dikembangkan oleh peneliti baik digunakan dalam pembelajaran.
Implementation of Language Attitude and Turn-Taking of the Guest Star at Talk Show
Authors: Munthe Melda Veby Ristella , Sinaga Asima Rohana , Siahaan Mungkap Mangapul
Published: October 2022

This research is conducted in order to find out, namely: (1) The ways of Guest Star implement their Language Attitude during giving comments about the questions made by Andy, (2) The ways of Guest Star implement their Turn-Taking during giving comments about the questions made by Andy, and (3) The reason of Guest Star behave as the way they are in giving comments. The research method applied for this research is qualitative research. Instrument used to gather the data is the record of the conversation between Andy and Guest Star in the TV talk show. The writer analyzed the data then categorized into the components of Language Attitude and a framework for Turn-Taking. The findings of the research, namely: (1) It occurred dominantly applied the Affective Component on the utterances of them, and (2) The Guest Star gave their individual’s perception upon their responds. The Guest Star arranged their thought, opinion, suggestion, emotion, belief and action
Satisfacción con la vida en ancianos residentes en una población marginal en Lima Norte
Authors: Mendoza Suclupe Maggi
Published: October 2022

Objetivos: Determinar la satisfacción con la vida en ancianos residentes en una población marginal en Lima Norte. Materiales y métodos: Este estudio es de enfoque cuantitativo, de diseño metodológico descriptivo, de corte transversal. La población fue conformada por 108 ancianos residentes. La técnica utilizada fue la encuesta y el instrumento de medición fue la Escala de Satisfacción con la Vida (SWLS), constituido por cinco ítems y es unidimensional, el cual mide el nivel de satisfacción con la vida de las personas. Resultados: En cuanto a los participantes, la edad mínima fue 65 y máxima 96, siendo la edad media 73,16 años. En relación al sexo, el 74,1% (n=80) son femenino y el 25,9% (n=28) masculino. En cuanto a la satisfacción por la vida en ancianos, predomino insatisfecho con 27,8% (n=30), seguido de ligeramente por debajo del medio en un 24,1% (n=26), extremadamente insatisfecho con 17,6% (n=19), medianamente satisfecho en un 11,1% (n=12), muy satisfecho con 10,2% (n=11) y satisfecho en un 9,3% (n=10). Conclusiones: En cuanto a la satisfacción con la vida, tuvo mayor frecuencia insatisfecho, seguido de ligeramente por debajo del medio, extremadamente insatisfecho, medianamente satisfecho, muy satisfecho y satisfecho.
Perfil da política setorial de esporte em âmbito federal – análise a partir das ações específicas (2017-2018)
Authors: Canan Felipe , Silva Temistocles Damasceno , Menegaldo Pedro Henrique Iglesiaz , Starepravo Fernando Augusto
Published: October 2022

O duplo objetivo da presente pesquisa foi identificar o perfil da política setorial federal de esporte no Brasil a partir da análise de programas, projetos e/ou ações desenvolvidos pelo então Ministério do Esporte entre os anos de 2017 e 2018 por meio da utilização da Matriz Analítica das Características de Políticas Públicas; e verificar a potencialidade de tal instrumento para análise de programas, projetos e/ou ações específicos, vez que originalmente destinou-se à investigação de políticas setoriais em seu todo. Trata-se de uma pesquisa descritivo-exploratória cuja fonte o site do próprio Ministério do Esporte. Os resultados apontaram que a política setorial federal de esporte no Brasil apresenta um perfil de: destinatários diferenciais e efeitos coletivos; suscetibilidade a oscilações externas; impactos pouco previsíveis; escopo próprio; alta complexidade; muitas escalas, riscos, incertezas e escolhas trágicas; e caráter distributivo. A MACPP apresenta potencial para análise de programas, projetos e/ou ações específicos mais fidedignamente do que para análise generalista da política setorial como um todo.
Percepción sobre la estrategia nacional para la educación física de calidad en México
Authors: D'Amico Rosa Lopez de , Gurrola Oswaldo Ceballos , Rodríguez Javier Rodríguez , Medina Oswaldo Ceballos , Rodríguez Rosa Elena Medina
Published: October 2022

En la siguiente investigación se expone un análisis de las opiniones de algunos expertos de los cuales tuvieron la responsabilidad de confeccionar la propuesta Hacia una estrategia nacional para la prestación de una educación física de calidad en México la cual forma parte del estudio piloto de la UNESCO en cuanto a la Educación Física de Calidad. El objetivo del trabajo es analizar cuál ha sido el seguimiento de dicha estrategia en los años posteriores. La metodología utilizada es de naturaleza cualitativa en el que participaron 10 entrevistados profesionales en educación física de entidades público y privadas de México corresponsables de la propuesta, también se consultó con 04 expertos en revisiones de trabajos de la UNESCO.  Los resultados muestran, que existe similitud entre las respuestas de los encuestados sobre la falta de seguimiento a las políticas para una educación física de calidad en México. Se hace necesario la participación y compromiso de las autoridades gubernamentales educativa, del sector salud y de empresas privadas que apoyen y favorezcan la implementación de dichas estrategias; además de contar con un organismo que le de seguimiento al cumplimiento de los indicadores y metas establecidos. La investigación abarca una problemática implícita en el área de las políticas públicas encaminadas con la toma de decisiones, comunicación e importancia de la educación física de calidad.
SPATIAL DISTRIBUTION OF HEALTH CARE CENTRES IN MYSORE CITY
Authors:   Department of Studies in Geography, University of Mysore, Mysore, 570006, Karnataka, India, Minutha V , Jayashree P
Published: October 2022

The main theme of healthcare is to provide complete health facilities, to protect every one for physical, social, and mental health, to decrease the death rate, to increase the life expectancy of man. In this paper an attempt has been made to study the spatial distribution patterns of existing Health care Centres and different aspects of health care facilities available in Mysore city using GIS techniques. The present study is based on both Primary and Secondary source of Data. The Primary data have been collected from field survey and personal observation. The Secondary data related to health care are collected from various offices. The Base Map of Study area has been Geo-referenced and digitized using GIS Software. Location of healthcare centres will be mapped with the help of Global Position System (GPS). Data is analyzed though simple quantitative techniques like ratios, percentage and the spatial disparity of health centers were measured by applying location quotient. Various Maps have been generated to show the health care services in the study area. The results show that the availability of healthcare center is unequally distributed. Keywords: Healthcare; Spatial; Distribution; Location quotient GIS; GPS
Risk factors for falls in different age groups of patients with chronic cerebral ischaemia
Authors: Geraskina Lyudmila A. , Galaeva Amina A. , Sheikhova Rabiyat D. , Fonyakin Andrey V. , Maksimova Marina Yu.
Published: October 2022

Introduction. Cognitive impairment, gait and balance disorders are the most important risk factors for falls in older persons. These neurological impairments are the main clinical manifestations of chronic cerebral ischaemia (CCI), and can develop at a younger age.
Aim: to evaluate the risk factors for falls in patients with CCI in different age groups and to identify the most significant predictors of falls.
Materials and methods. We examined 104 patients with CCI. Patients were divided into three age groups: middle age (4059 years old; n = 13), older age (6074 years old; n = 62), and the elderly (75 years and older; n = 29). We assessed the frequency of falls and the presence of risk factors.
Results. Thirty-seven (36%) patients had a history of falls, with its incidence increasing from 8% in the middle-aged group to 37% in the older persons and 45% in the elderly. Some patients had multiple risk factors for falls, while the presence of 5 risk factors increased the risk of falling fourfold. The most common factors in middle age were pain due to degenerative spine conditions (85%), anxiety (54%), and visual impairment (31%); in older age back pain (77%), cognitive impairment (45%), visual impairment (39%), and decreased walking speed (23%); in the elderly visual impairment (76%), cognitive impairment (69%), back pain (69%), decreased walking speed (38%), and orthostatic hypotension (28%). Discriminant analysis revealed that the best predictors of falls in CCI were female sex, age over 69 years, depression, cognitive impairment, and a walking speed below 1 m/sec.
Conclusion. Falls were observed in all age groups of people with CCI. Not only the presence of a specific risk factor for falls, but the presence of multiple risk factors, has predictive value. The presence of five or more risk factors, as well as a walking speed below 1 m/sec, can indicate a high risk of falls.
The myoprotective effect of non-quantal acetylcholine: in vitro model of the myopathy component of chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy
Authors: Gavrichenko Arthur V. , Pasatetckaia Natalia A. , Sokolova Maria G. , Lopatina Ekaterina V.
Published: October 2022

Introduction. Chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy (CIDP) is one of the most common primary polyneuropathies. A degenerative process is the underlying cause of muscular atrophy in CIDP, while muscle strength may not fully recover in patients after pathogenesis-based treatment, thus extending the period of disability. Information about factors affecting the trophic function of muscles can be used to treat neuromuscular disorders.
Study aim to examine the trophotropic properties of the study participants' blood plasma and the myoprotective effect of acetylcholine concentration equivalent to non-quantal release, using an in vitro model of the myopathy component of CIDP.
Materials and methods. The study included 25 patients diagnosed with typical CIDP in accordance with the EFNS/PNS 2010 criteria. The control group consisted of 25 healthy individuals. Serum antibody levels to the nicotinic acetylcholine receptor were measured in all study participants. A method for organotypic cultivation of skeletal muscle tissue and an in vitro model of the myopathy component of CIPD were developed. The effect of the study participants' blood plasma on the growth of skeletal muscle explants in organotypic culture was assessed.
Results. Patients with CIPD were found to have symmetrical sensorimotor polyneuropathy of varying severity (100%); muscle atrophy (88%), and sensory ataxia (84%). The median INCAT Overall Disability Sum Score was 2 [1; 3] for the arms and 3 [2; 5] for the legs. The median Neurological Impairment Scale (NIS) score was 17 [10; 34]. The nicotinic acetylcholine receptor antibody levels were higher in patients with CIDP (0.47 [0.31; 0.54] nmol/l) than in the control group (0.02 [0.01; 0.03] nmol/l). For the first time, a myotoxic effect of the blood plasma from patients with CIDP was observed in organotypic skeletal muscle culture. Using 1:70 and 1:100 dilutions, patient blood plasma inhibited the growth of explants by 27% (n = 120; p 0.001) and 21% (n = 120; p 0.001), respectively. This myotoxic effect removed acetylcholine at a concentration equivalent to non-quantal release (108 М).
Conclusion. These results expand our understanding of skeletal muscle damage in CIPD and the role of non-quantal acetylcholine in regulating skeletal muscle growth.
Exploring the anti-hyperglycemic potential of Rosemary (Rosmarinus officinalis) tea in type 2 diabetic individuals
Authors:   The University of Faisalabad (TUF). Faisalabad, Pakistan., Zahid Safoora , Mukhtar Shanza ,   Nanjing agriculture university, Ali Minal ,   The University of Faisalabad (TUF). Faisalabad, Pakistan.
Published: October 2022

Rosemary (Rosmarinus officinalis) is a natural aromatic shrub that is rich in anti-oxidants including polyphenols and flavonoids. It may also improve other aspects of human health such as hyperglycemia, hyperlipidemia and brain-related disorders. For this purpose, characterization (proximate analysis and TPC) of rosemary leaves was conducted as a part of the study. Human efficacy was carried out on 30 diabetic individuals comprising The current study was carried out to explore the anti-hyperglycemic potential of R. officinalis) tea in type 2 diabetic females. Of 3 groups. G0 acted as a control group, G1 (4g/day) and G2 (8g/day) consumed rosemary leaves tea for 8 weeks. These individuals were assessed for their anthropometric measurements (weight, waist, hip and neck circumference), random blood glucose levels and fasting blood glucose levels before, during and after the study. The results were analysed and data obtained was subjected to statistical analysis. The results of the study showed that the effect of rosemary tea on FBG, RBG and anthropometry is significant. Therefore, the study concluded that Rosemary tea was effective against hyperglycemia in type 2 diabetic females.
God in Nederland 1996-2006
Authors: Houtman Dick
Published: October 2022

A reading of God in Nederland 1996-2006 informs a critique of some intellectual routines in sociology of religion. On the positive side, the book goes beyond a simplistic onedimensional conception of “secularization” as declining Christian affiliations. It does so by adding analyses of post-Christian spirituality and Christian religion’s social and public significance. The latter is however reduced to the mere study of attitudes, thus neglecting real-life practices that may change in different directions. (Longitudinal) survey data moreover have inherent shortcomings that seem insufficiently acknowledged. Rather than addressing theoretically vital social and public significance of post-Christian spirituality, the authors stick to reproducing conventional (yet flawed and sociologically naive) claims about contemporary spirituality as privatized, fragmented, and individualized. It is finally pointed out that with the steady decline of Christian religiosity it becomes increasingly important to study worldviews of non-Christians and perhaps even wrap up sociology of religion in less narrowly defined sociology of culture.
Prospective study of the technology for evaluating and measuring in-row seed spacing for precision planting: A review
Authors: Nardon Gustavo F. , Botta Guido F.
Published: October 2022

Corn is the most cultivated and consumed cereal in the world. The overall objective of this review was to study the methodologies to measure and evaluate the in-row seed spacing for precision planting as well as to determine the technological alternatives that would allow obtaining information about seed mapping for corn crop planting in precision agriculture applications. As a conceptual synthesis about the electronic measurement system, there are two strategies for determining in-row seed spacing in the precision planting. Indirect methods correspond to the measurement before the seeds reach the furrow, while direct methods correspond to the measurement with the seeds placed in the furrow. The indirect measurement strategy is the most widely used in research publications and commercial planter monitors. Within this method, the seed spacing measurement systems use optical or radio wave type seed sensors. Corn seed counting accuracy through electronic measurement systems with optical-type seed sensor is at least 96%. The microwave seed sensor is used commercially by a few companies whose technologies are patented. The direct measurement strategy is under development and requires further research. The main limitation of these technologies is the seed detection in the furrow, which limits the planter travel speed and the equipment cost. The conceptual proposal for the term ‘seed mapping’ is to provide integrated and geo-referenced information on in-row seed spacing and depth for precision planting.
Early detection of graft-incompatibility in hawthorn (Crataegus azarolus L.) trees on apple, pear, and quince rootstocks
Authors: Kacal Emel , Caliskan Oguzhan , Ozturk Gokhan , Gur Ibrahim , Kocal Hakki , Karamursel Omer F. , Kilic Derya , Moreno María-Ángeles
Published: October 2022

Aim of study: This study was conducted to determine the usability of some clonal rootstocks of apple (MM 106 and MM 111), pear (Fox 11), and quince (Quince A) for hawthorn trees propagation.
Area of study: Fruit Research Institute, Isparta and Hatay Mustafa Kemal University, Hatay, Türkiye.
Material and methods: ‘Sultan’ hawthorn cultivar was budded on the following clonal rootstocks: pear Fox 11, quince A, and apple MM 106 and MM 111. Plants of hawthorn seedlings (Crataegus azarolus L.) budded with ‘Sultan’ cv. were used as control. External visual diagnosis of the scion-rootstock graft combinations was performed by observing visual symptoms in budded trees growing in nursery conditions, as well as anatomic and histological investigations of the incompatibility in the laboratory.
Main results: In this study, healthy scion development and callus tissue in the graft region were formed in the seedling rootstock as well as on Fox11 and Quince A clonal rootstocks. In contrast, MM 106 and MM 111 apple rootstocks showed incompatibility symptoms, with insufficient scion vigor and unstructured callus tissue development.
Research highlights: ‘Tanslocated’ and ‘located’ graft incompatibility symptoms were observed in Sultan/MM 106 and Sultan/MM 111 combinations. Further studies are necessary to confirm the early good compatibility found in nursery conditions, testing the effect of those clonal rootstocks from different species (Fox11 and Quince A) on vigor, yield, and fruit quality traits in orchard conditions.
A STUDY OF THE DIFFERENCES BETWEEN ABDOMINAL AND VAGINAL HYSTERECTOMY FOR ENLARGED UTERUS
Authors: Seema Seema , Singh Sangeeta
Published: October 2022

Objective: To compare the outcomes of patients who had vaginal and abdominal hysterectomy for benign uterine enlargement.
Methods: For two years, 50 vaginal hysterectomies were compared to 50 abdominal hysterectomies in a prospective study. Patients' characteristics before, during, and after operations were reviewed and tracked for three months to assess post-operative complications.
Results: There was no difference between the two groups in terms of patient age, parity, uterine size, or intraoperative complications. The vaginal hysterectomy group had a lower operating time, blood loss, post-op demand for analgesia, and hospital stay duration than the abdominal hysterectomy group. TAH was associated with significantly more complications than vaginal hysterectomy.
Conclusion: In the treatment of benign gynaecological disease, vaginal hysterectomy is more effective and safer than abdominal hysterectomy, with greater efficacy and safety even for enlarged and non-prolapsed uteri.
A PROSPECTIVE STUDY OF ECG ANOMALIES AND TREADMILL TEST RESULTS IN PATIENTS WITH TYPE 2 DIABETES MELLITUS
Authors: Sinha Prabhat , Sinha Anamika
Published: October 2022

Background: The American Diabetes Association (ADA), the European Society of Cardiology, and the European Association for the Study of Diabetes all urge routine ECG monitoring in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) who have hypertension or another cardiovascular condition (CVD). There is little data on the prevalence of ECG abnormalities in T2DM patients.
Materials and methods: For one year, 100 individuals were studied at Darbhanga Medical College Hospital, Darbhanga, Bihar, divided into diabetes (n=50) and non-diabetes (n=50) groups. Fasting and postprandial blood sugar, glycosylated haemoglobin (HbA1c), lipid profile (fasting and postprandial), electrocardiography (ECG), and treadmill test (TMT) were all measured in all patients.
Results: Both groups had a comparable age and gender distribution. The most prevalent ECG abnormalities in the diabetic group were ST depression and T wave inversion (24%), LAE (20%), LVH (8%), RBBB (4%) and LBBB (4%). In the diabetic group, the majority of patients with aberrant postprandial lipid profiles exhibited positive TMT.
Conclusion: Diabetes patients reported greater ECG abnormalities, and the majority were TMT positive.
The Usage of Hen Eggshell and Water Hyacinth (Eichhornia crassipes) as Biodegradable Plastic
Authors:   Lecturer VI at Far Eastern University Manila – Institute of Education, Philippines, Caraig Renelle V , Carido Ivan B ,   Mechanical Engineering Student – University of the Philippines Los Banos, Philippines, Curato Marc Nathan ,   Civil Engineering Student – National University Laguna, Philippines, Mariquina Jarell L ,   Mechanical Engineering Student – Batangas State University, Philippines, Russel Magnaye James B ,   Information Technology Student – City College of Calamba, Philippines, Datinguinoo Dianne B ,   Industrial Engineering Student – Pamantasan ng Cabuyao, Philippines, Austria Carla Mei B ,   Quick Service Restaurant Operation Student – Anihan Technical School, Calamba, Philippines
Published: October 2022

Conventional plastics are deemed to be harmful to the health of the people, wildlife, and environment. Therefore, developing biodegradable plastics is needed because it is a better alternative to conventional plastics since they can be broken down through natural processes. This study investigates the effectiveness of eggshells and water hyacinth as one of the main components of biodegradable plastic. Three variations of biodegradable plastic were made in this study, one with 70% eggshell and 30% water hyacinth; the second one has 30% eggshell and 70% water hyacinth; and finally, 50% eggshell and 50% water hyacinth was recommended due to its poor plastic property. Low-density polyethylene (LDPE) was used for comparison. Experiments were conducted to test each of the biodegradable plastics’ durability, elasticity, ductility, and solubility. After analyzing the results, it suggests that there is a significant difference in durability, elasticity, and solubility but no significant difference in ductility. The results of this study also suggest that the biodegradable plastic with 30% eggshell and 70% water hyacinth has higher durability and elasticity while decreasing its solubility in water. In contrast, bioplastic with 70% eggshell and 30% water hyacinth has lower durability, elasticity, and higher ductility and solubility. Finally, the bioplastic with 50% eggshell and 50% water hyacinth has the least durability and moderate elasticity, ductility, and solubility.
A Corpus Driven Text Analysis of "Fake Social Media News": A case study of The Indian Chronicles
Authors: Azhar Wardah , Shah Syed Kazim
Published: October 2022

Online media has become a huge strategy for the tremendous extent of information, it spread in all occupations, including publicizing, and news-projecting, and that is only the start. This use of change is a direct result of some novel features, for instance, adaptability, free speech, and insight. Thus, a layperson is always subjected to being exposed to illegitimate “news”. Hence, the need to explore this phenomenon from the textual and linguistic perspective arose. This paper aims to investigate how “fake news” is generated linguistically and which textual features are employed by the “fake news” to make them look legitimate. The data was extracted from the report “The Indian Chronicles” – which is a source of certified counterfeit news. A systemic functional language approach is applied, where for exploration of textual features; a small corpus of fake news is compiled and tagged and through the software UAM, textual features are extracted and identified. Results have displayed, that fake news operates via centralizing participants: inanimate authority material the most, the strategy of manipulation, persuasion was most recurring, and so was foregrounding of inanimate material authority and lastly application of UAM to apply SFL concludes that the socio-cultural perspective of war and hatred in general, is the cause of this generation of fake news.
Current Discussions in Islamic Microfinance Research and Future Agendas: A Bibliometric Study Based on Scopus Database
Authors: TAHİR Muhammad , WASİM Mustanir Hussain , QADRİ Hussain Mohi Ud Din , FURQAN Muhammad , JAFAR Ahmad , ALİ Hassnian
Published: October 2022

The main purpose of this study is to encapsulate the major themes and their inter-linkage within Islamic microfinance research and to highlight the important gaps by recommending future research areas of worth investigation. The Scopus database is used for this bibliometric analysis. Using a robust selection criterion, 89 research articles were finalized to conduct the analysis. For the visualization and presentation of results, various software were used, such as R, RStudio, VOSviewer, and Microsoft excel. Results of content analysis and literature mapping show that most of the available studies on Islamic microfinance are theoretical and cover the topics of Islamic microfinance models, importance as a tool for poverty alleviation, and integration of Islamic commercial and social finance. There is an ample research gap in this area, and there are various avenues that could be explored in future research. In comparison with other studies on the same area using the same methodology, this study presents the various research agendas, areas and ideas for future research, which makes this study a good contribution to the literature.
Detection of ERG11 gene in fluconazole resistant urinary candida isolates
Authors:   Department of Microbiology, Infection Prevention & Control Unit, Theodor Bilharz Research Institute, Giza 12411, Egypt, El Said Manal ,   Department of Microbiology, Medicine Program, Batterjee Medical College, Jeddah 21442, Saudi Arabia., Badawi Hala ,   Department of Microbiology, Infection Prevention & Control Unit, Theodor Bilharz Research Institute, Giza 12411, Egypt, Gamal Doaa ,   Department of Microbiology, Theodor Bilharz Research Institute, Giza 12411, Egypt., Salem Dalia ,   Department of Microbiology, Theodor Bilharz Research Institute, Giza 12411, Egypt., Dahroug Heba ,   Department of Microbiology, Infection Prevention & Control Unit, Theodor Bilharz Research Institute, Giza 12411, Egypt, El-Far Amira ,   Department of Microbiology, Theodor Bilharz Research Institute, Giza 12411, Egypt.
Published: October 2022

Candida species resistant to fluconazole and voriconazole were screened for the presence of ERG11gene by polymerase chain reaction (PCR). Also, the association of this gene with the demonstration of Candida virulence factors; biofilm formation, phospholipase and proteinases activities were studied. A total of 61 Candida isolates were collected from urine specimens. Candida species were identified by API 20 C Aux test. Extracellular phospholipase, secretory aspartyl proteinase and biofilm formation were determined. ERG11 gene was detected by PCR. C. albicans was identified in 34.5%, C. glabrata in 29.5% and C. tropicalis and C. krusei in 18% each. Candida species was resistant to fluconazole and voriconazole in 55.7% and 27.9%, respectively. Seventeen (50%) of fluconazole resistant Candida isolates were sensitive to voriconazole. The most frequently Candida species revealed fluconazole resistance were C. glabrata (47.1%), C. krusei (29.4%), and C. tropicalis and C. albicans (11.8% each). Biofilm formation, phospholipase and proteinase activity were determined in 41.2%, 67.6% and 35.3% of fluconazole resistant Candida isolates, respectively. Erg 11 gene was determined in 82.4% of fluconazole resistant Candida isolates and prominent in C. glabrata (93.75%), followed by C. krusei (90%), C. tropicalis (75%) and C. albicans (25%). Erg 11 gene was detected in 64.7% (11/17) of fluconazole resistant-voriconazole sensitive Candida isolates. Regarding, correlation of Erg11 gene positivity and virulence factors among fluconazole resistant Candida isolates, 34.5% exhibited biofilm formation and 62.1% and 31% showed phospholipase and proteinase activities, respectively. There were statistically significant difference concerning the association of proteinase activities and Erg 11 gene expression among fluconazole resistance Candida isolates (P=0.04). The study emphasizes the high prevalence of Erg11 gene among fluconazole resistant Candida species. There was association between the proteinase activity, fluconazole resistance and the presence of Erg11 among Candida species. Voriconazole maintains better activity towards Candida species and represent an alternative therapy.
A Review on the Role of Phosphate Solubilizing Microorganisms with a Brief Focus on its Genetic Aspects.
Authors: Shaw Avishek , Mukherjee Arindam , Saha Biswajit
Published: October 2022

Phosphorus is one of the most vital elements required for plant growth and when humanity is still dealing with the food crisis in several parts of the earth, to provide food for ever-growing population one needs ample amount of fertilizers which helps plants to fill the need of essential nutrients but chemically made fertilizers have several disadvantages and have been proved bane for mankind instead of a boon. Phosphorus is one of the most limiting elements in soil for plants which are essential for its growth and biofertilizers supplementing these essential nutrients are in huge demand. There are several microorganisms that can solubilize insoluble phosphate via various mechanisms, which can be further made effective by strain improvement. The role of Phosphate solubilising bacteria for phytoremediation has been well studied. Several PSB can produce siderophores that is very important to prevent infection of plants from different Microorganisms. There are several genes responsible for solubilising insoluble phosphate which can bring cloned into other microorganisms to get more numbers of phosphate solubilizers which can be effectively done via genetic engineering which we shall be discussing in this paper.