bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Features of the functional composition of goat's milk and its importance as the basis for infant formula
Authors: Zakharova I. N. , Tsutsaeva A. N. , Klimov L. Ya.
Published: July 2022

Goat milk has a long history of use in human nutrition. There are currently many studies examining the functional characteristics and nutritional value of goat milk and its importance in the production of various dairy products. Before, native goat milk was widely used for feeding young children if the breastfeeding was impossible. To date, however, the practice of feeding unmodified goat milk, as well as cow milk, to infants under 12 months of age is strongly discouraged, as this leaves them exposed to the risk of electrolyte imbalance, as well as iron, folic acid, and vitamin B12 deficiencies. Commercial production of formulas based on goat milk began in the 1980s, and since then there have been many studies which show the safety and effectiveness of these formulas. The review provides the latest evidenced-based information on the composition and functional properties of individual components of the goat milk and goat milk formulas. The protein and amino acid composition of goat milk, as well as the features of its effects on the formation of the infant's intestinal microbiota, are described in detail. The studies investigating goat milk oligosaccharides and their similarity to human milk oligosaccharides are presented. The characteristics of the goat milk fat profile have been demonstrated. As an example of an adapted goat milk formula, a formula designed to meet all standards is presented. The fat profile of the presented formula is modified by introducing a patented lipid complex consisting of β-palmitate in its composition. In addition, the presented formula composition includes such oligosaccharides as galacto- and fructo-oligosaccharides, which availability ensure the formation of an optimal intestinal microbiota.
Factors affecting the choice and usage of glucometers in children and adolescents with type 1 diabetes mellitus
Authors: Vitebskaya A. V. , Krasnovidova A. E. , Rimskaya A. M.
Published: July 2022

Introduction. Glucometers are the most available devices for glycemic control in children with type 1 diabetes mellitus (DM1). Changing social conditions and development of modern technologies can influence patients' preferences.

Aim. To study the factors affecting the choice and usage of glucometers in children and adolescents with DM1 in real clinical practice

Materials and methods. In 06.2020-05.2021, 107 patients 12.0 (8.8; 15.0) years with DM1 for 4.4 (2.0; 7.6) years filled in a questionnaire about the usage of glucometers.

Results and discussion. While questioning patients used glucometers Contour (34 patients, 31.7%), OneTouch (33, 30.8%), Accu-Check (33, 30.8%), Satellit (3, 2.8%), AiChek (1, 0.9%), Easy Touch (1, 0.9%). Children start to use glucometer together with parents at 4.5 (4.0; 5.3) years, by themselves - at 6.0 (5.0; 7.0) years. Do not clean hands before finger puncture 55 (51.4%) patients, use wet wipes - 24 (22.4%), use antiseptics - 26 (24.3%), wash hands with soap - 2 (1.9%). Episodes of inflammation at the sites of punctures were reported by 21 patients (19.6%); patients using antiseptics faced with inflammation significantly rarer than others - OR = 2.7 (95% CI 0.6-12.6). Errors of glucometers were reported by 48 (44.9%) patients independently to method how they clean hands. Choosing glucometers patients pay attention to accuracy (76, 71.0%), blood drop volume (48, 44.9%), memory amount (22, 20.6%), size of device (22, 20.6%), mobile application (17, 15.9%), invisibility (10, 9.3%), design (7, 6.5%); and lightening, comfortable blood pin, battery indicator, possibility to add blood sample (1 per each, 0.9%).

Conclusion. Children and adolescents with DM1 use glucometers Contour, OneTouch, and Accu-Check more often. Self-dependent usage of glucometers starts at preschool age. The majority of patients do not clean hands before puncture of a finger; antiseptics usage decreases the probability of inflammation. Choosing glucometers patients pay attention to technical characteristics and comfort.
Text Formation in the Poetry of Robin S. Ngangom and Mamang Dai: A Systemic Functional Linguistics Comparative Study
Authors:   Department of English at Lyallpur Khalsa College, Jalandhar, Punjab (India), Singh Charanjit , Kaur Gurjit ,   Department of English at PCM S.D. College for Women, Jalandhar, Punjab
Published: July 2022

Being an active field for the interplay of diverse linguistic processes such as condensation, displacement, substitution and ellipsis manifested through a wide variety of literary devices in the pursuit to expand the semantic possibilities of language and communicate the experiential and interpersonal meanings aesthetically, the language of poetry and the unique ways by which different linguistic elements in it are structured and sequenced has always been a matter of curiosity among the linguists (Levin 1963a, Baker 1967, Landon 1968, Jakobson 1968, Cable 1970, Cureton 1981, Muller 1981). Expanding the scope of this linguistic enquiry to the poetry of North-East India, the present paper by the use of SFL model of taxis explores the text construction strategies in the poems of two hitherto linguistically unexplored North-East Indian poets Robin S. Ngangom and Mamang Dai in an endeavor to ascertain the most frequently used structures in the poems of these two poets, the tactic relations in the clause complexes in their poems, the use of embedding in their structures and the similarities or variations in the poetry of these two poets on account of the usage of taxis and embedding.
Ecofeminist Consciousness in Select Folktales from Northeast India
Authors:   Royal Global University, Guwahati, Assam, Bhattacharyya Pronami
Published: July 2022

Radical green theory proclaims that the origins of environmental catastrophe lie in the anthropocentrism of modern capitalism. This necessitates the formation of healthier societies wherein humans perceive their selves ‘in relation’ to nature. The theory of deep ecology (Naess, 1972) calls for reinforcing our sense of empathy with all life forms and brings about the philosophy of “Gaia” (James Lovelock, 1979). This idea of Earth as a living entity can also be found in The Atharva Veda, ancient Indian Vedic text (10th c. BCE) that perceives nature as ‘earth-spirit’ or a living organism. The theory of ecofeminism advocates the cessation of all kinds of coercion. In this Karen Warren (Ecofeminist Philosophy 2000), Mary Vidya Porselvi (Nature, Culture and Gender, 2016) are among the key figures to have given a new direction to the tenets of ecofeminism. Notably, folk ontology provides templates for living well based on reverence, reciprocity and responsibility which are close to ecofeminist ideologies. Through select folktales from Chandrica Barua’s Stories by the Fire on a Winter Evening (2020), Pallabi Barua’s Grandma’s Tales. (in translation (2011), Fresh Fictions: Folk Tales, Plays, Novellas From the Northeast by Katha(2005) and Fungari Singbul (in translation) (2012), and Funga Wari, Vol. 3 (in translation) (1999), K.U. Rafy’s Folk-Tales of the Khasis (2011), and D.K. Tyagi’s Tribal Folktales of Tripura (2020) this paper attempts to examine the legends of the (silenced) women and their relationship with nature that might offer possible solutions to a sustainable and peaceful life while propagating ecological spiritualism.
Penology in Colonial Times: A Reading of Sangrami Jibonor Atmakatha
Authors:   Dept. of English, Assam University, Silchar, India, Majumder Sib Sankar
Published: July 2022

Prison system in Assam owes its origin and structure to the British colonizers. Colonial administrator John M’Cosh mentions in Topography of Assam (1837) that by the year 1833 the East India Company had already established jails in prominent administrative sites like Guwahati and Goalpara. From the mid-twentieth century, one can witness an increasing concern in academic disciplines like psychiatry, psychology, sociology, criminology and philosophy with the notion and the praxis of incarceration in the colonies. This paper will attempt to foreground the unexplored dimensions of incarceration in colonial jails with a special focus on the frontier province of Assam through an analysis of Sangrami Jibonor Atmakatha (2011), the autobiography of Robin Kakati, an eminent freedom fighter, Gandhian who courted multiple arrests as a satyagrahi. His autobiography unravels some of the most intricate details of prison life in colonial Assam, especially in Jorhat Central Prison where he was confined with some of the most prominent freedom fighters of the time like Nilamoni Phukan, Bimala Prasad Chaliha, Kamala Miri, Gopinath Bardoloi and others. The primary objective of this paper is to study the evolution of the system of incarceration in Assam during the colonial period by highlighting critical perspectives on forms of punishment, humiliation, subjection, classification and reform within the gaol through testimonies of freedom fighters.
Transgressive Spatialities: Mapping Identity and Liminality in Contemporary Queer Narratives from Assam
Authors:   Department of English, Sonapur College, (Gauhati University) Sonapur, Assam, Hazarika Nizara
Published: July 2022

From Descartes’ cogito to the postmodern fluidity, the notion of identity has acquired newer dimensions. Identity remains an important rhetorical resource for non-heterosexual people. Butler’s notion of gender as performative has been fundamental in this discourse on the queer people who debunk compulsory heterosexuality as a given. An exploration of the spaces that the non-heteronormative people occupy is pertinent to understanding the lived realities of these people. Using the Foucauldian notion of heterotopia, this study tries to understand the liminal and all kinds of alternative spaces that they inhabit which is intense and disruptive. They are also sites of resistance and transgression. In Assamese literature, the heterosexual ideology dominates the hegemonic knowledge production spaces. The non-heteronormative people occupy the spaces in crevices, and peripheries and cannot claim a distinct positionality. Queer narratives from Assam reflect a new direction in this regard. The Narratives under study by Moushumi Kandali, Aruni Kashyap and Panchanan Hazarika present how these narratives from Assam present the lived realities of the queer population and how they explicate the spatial dimension of the same-sex desire, and in the process how they negotiate the ontological authenticity of the non-heteronormative people to form their identity.
Hydrogeochemistry mechanism contrasts between low and high sulfate in limestone aquifers at the massive coalfield in Anhui province, China
Authors: Xu Jiying , Gui Herong , Wu Caifang , Guo Yan , Li Jun , Li Chen , Chen Jiayu
Published: July 2022

High sulfate mine groundwater at the Huaibei coalfield has exceeded the permissible limit (250 mg/l) of World Health Organization, posing serious threat to nearby water resource. A total of 28 samples were collected from Taiyuan formation aquifer (TA) and Ordovician aquifer (QA). In view of the mean concentration in two aquifers, the TA and OA were identified as high sulfate group and low sulfate group. The contrast on hydrochemical characterization and water-rock interactions were analyzed to reveal the mechanism of sulfate enrichment in mine groundwater. Compared with low sulfate groundwater, the high sulfate groundwater possess a higher content of TDS, Na+ and Cl−, which elevated by 3.83, 4.0 and 3.29 times, respectively. The low sulfate groundwater is controlled by Ca-Na-HCO3 type (82%), whereas the high sulfate groundwater is dominated by Na-SO4-HCO3 type (88%). The geochemical process of low sulfate groundwater is influenced by dissolution of carbonate minerals and weak ion exchange. The mechanism of sulfate enrichment in mine groundwater are predominately controlled by both silicate and carbonate minerals weathering, strong ion exchange interaction and competitive effect. The outcomes enhance understanding of the mechanism of high sulfate mine water and provide theoretical support for mine wastewater treatment.

HIGHLIGHTS Hydrogeochemistry mechanism contrasts between low and high sulfate in limestone aquifers were studied. Water environment for high sulfate mine groundwater was revealed from comparative analysis with low sulfate mine groundwater. Corresponding minerals dissolution dominated the hydro-chemistry process together with ion exchange and competitive effect.
Real-time monitoring of aqueous Hg2+ reduction dynamics by magnetite/iron metal composite powders synthesized hydrothermally
Authors: Brunet Fabrice , Tisserand Delphine , Lanson Martine , Malvoisin Benjamin , Bertrand Mathieu , Bonnaud Céline
Published: July 2022

An iron-based powder material composed of zerovalent iron (8 wt.%) and magnetite (92 wt.%), has been synthesized hydrothermally at 200 °C from zero-valent iron. Its effect on the reduction of aqueous Hg2+ into gaseous Hg0 has been investigated at ambient conditions for pH comprised between 4 and 8.5. The production of Hg0 was monitored with an online mercury vapor analyzer at the picogram level for concentrations of iron-based composite of a few tenths of mg L−1. Starting from a solution having an Hg2+ concentration of 25 ng L−1 at pH = 4, a succession of two Hg0 production events was recorded. The first event is related to the Hg2+ reduction by ZVI which fully dissolved within the first hours. Upon ZVI consumption, pH drifted towards the pH window where magnetite can efficiently reduce Hg2+ at the hour timescale, resulting in a second Hg0 production peak. The combined use of ZVI and magnetite to remove aqueous Hg2+ by formation of Hg0 (volatile) under mild acidic pH allows (1) to maximize the Hg2+ reduction rate and (2) to take benefit of the longer lifetime of magnetite compared to ZVI.
Anthelmintic Drugs for Repurposing against Gram-Negative Bacilli
Infections
Authors: Canturri Andrea Miró , Smani Younes
Published: July 2022

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Bacterial infections are among the leading causes of death worldwide. The
emergence of antimicrobial resistance factors threatens the efficacy of all current antimicrobial
agents, with some already made ineffective, and, as a result, there is an urgent
need for new treatment approaches. International organizations, such as the World
Health Organization and the European Centre for Diseases Control, have recognized infections
caused by multi-drug-resistant (MDR) bacteria as a priority for global health action.

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Classical antimicrobial drug discovery involves in vitro screening for antimicrobial candidates,
Structure-Activity Relationship analysis, followed by in vivo testing for toxicity.
Bringing drugs from the bench to the bedside involves huge expenditures in time and resources.
This, along with the relatively short window of therapeutic application for antibiotics
attributed to the rapid emergence of drug resistance, has, at least until recently, resulted
in a waning interest in antibiotic discovery among pharmaceutical companies. In
this environment, “repurposing” (defined as investigating new uses for existing approved
drugs) has gained renewed interest, as reflected by several recent studies, and may help
to speed up the drug development process and save years of expensive research invested
in antimicrobial drug development.

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The goal of this review is to provide an overview of the scientific evidence on potential
anthelmintic drugs targeting Gram-negative bacilli (GNB). In particular, we aim to: (i)
highlight the potential of anthelmintic drugs for treatments of GNB infections, (ii) review
their mechanisms of action against these bacteria, (iii) summarize the outcome of preclinical
studies investigating approved anthelmintic drugs that target these bacteria, (iv) provide
critical challenges for further anthelmintic repurposing drugs development, and (v)
list the specific anthelmintic drugs that may be more likely to be repurposed.
An Overview of Synthetic Routes of Pharmaceutically Important Pyranopyrazoles
Authors: Iqbal Sarosh , Kiran Shumaila , Anwar Aliza , Abrar Shazia , Khalid Ansa , Moloney Mark G. , Akhtar Muhammad N.
Published: July 2022

Pyranopyrazoles are bicyclic nitrogen-containing heterocycles having broadspectrum bioactivities, which may act as anti-cancer, anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, antifungal, insecticidal and molluscicidal agents. Pyranopyrazoles have become an attractive scaffold for the discovery of new drugs due to the diverse range of bioactivities associated with this nucleus. In this review, we have focused on the medicinal importance of pyranopyrazole derivatives and highlighted different routes for the synthesis of pyranopyrazole derivatives using inexpensive and commonly available starting materials.
Hippocampal miR-124 Participates in the Pathogenesis of Depression via
Regulating the Expression of BDNF in a Chronic Social Defeat Stress
Model of Depression
Authors: Shi Lin-Sheng , Ji Chun-Hui , Tang Wen-Qian , Liu Yue , Zhang Wei , Guan Wei
Published: July 2022

Objective:

As one of the most prevalent psychiatric disorders, the exact pathogenesis of
depression remains elusive. Therefore, there is an urgent need to identify novel antidepressants for
effective treatment. MicroRNA-124 (miR-124), the most abundant miRNA in brain tissue, plays a key
effect on adult neurogenesis and neuronal differentiation. However, the mechanism of miR-124 in
depression has not been clarified so far. The aim of this study is to provide broad insight into the
mechanisms underlying depression.

Methods:

In the study, we used the forced swim test (FST), the tail suspension test (TST), and a
Chronic Social Defeat Stress (CSDS) mice model of depression. Quantitative real-time reverse transcription
PCR (qRT-PCR), western blotting, immunofluorescence and virus-mediated gene transfer
were used together. The level of plasma corticosterone in mice was analyzed by Enzyme Linked Immunosorbent
Assay (ELISA).

Results:

It was found that CSDS robustly increased the level of miR-124 in the hippocampus. Genetic
knockdown of hippocampal miR-124 produced significant antidepressant-like effects in the CSDS
model of depression. Furthermore, AAV-siR-124-EGFP treatment increased the level of plasma corticosterone
in CSDS-induced mice. Moreover, it was found that the antidepressant-like effects induced
by miR-124 inhibition required the hippocampal BDNF-TrkB system.

Conclusion:

Hippocampal miR-124 participated in the pathogenesis of depression by regulating
BDNF biosynthesis and was a feasible antidepressant target.
The Significance of The Detection of Serum Lactate Dehydrogenase, Hypersensitive
C-Reactive Protein, and N-Terminal Pro-Brain Natriuretic
Peptide for the Evaluation of the Severity and Progression of Pediatric Patients
with Traumatic Brain Injury
Authors: Kang Jun , Liu Yu , Yang Peng , Liu Hao-Cheng , Sun Si , Zhang Jia-Liang
Published: July 2022

Objective:

This study aimed to investigate changes in the levels of serum lactate dehydrogenase
(LDH), hypersensitive C-reactive protein (hs-CRP), and N-terminal pro-brain natriuretic peptide
(NT-proBNP) in pediatric patients with traumatic brain injury and the clinical significance of
detecting these changes for the evaluation of injury severity and patient progress.

Methods:

A retrospective study was conducted on 40 pediatric patients admitted to the Tongren Hospital
of China Capital Medical University with traumatic brain injury between January 2018 and December
2019. Immunoturbidimetric assay and electrochemiluminescence were used to detect the serum
levels of LDH, hs-CRP, and NT-proBNP. Correlation analysis was used to determine the degree
of association between the indicators and the sensitivity and specificity of each indicator.

Results:

The serum levels of LDH, hs-CRP, and NT-proBNP in the poor-prognosis group were higher
than those in the good-prognosis group, and the differences were statistically significant (P < 0.05).

Conclusion:

The detection of serum LDH, hs-CRP, and NT-proBNP might be of great significance
for the evaluation of the severity of a traumatic brain injury, disease progression, and the prognosis of
pediatric patients with traumatic brain injury. The combined detection of the relevant indicators could
provide more effective sensitivity and specificity and therefore offer better guidance and assistance in
clinical practice.
Effect of Theory of Planned Behavior on Fear of Vaginal Delivery: A Randomized Educational Trial
Authors: Yousefvand Monir , Khorsandi Mahboobeh , Roozbahani Nasrin , Ranjbaran Mehdi
Published: July 2022

Background:

Fear of childbirth is a common problem in pregnant women, which usually results in increased request for Cesarean section deliveries. The present study was conducted to evaluate the effect of education based on the theory of planned behavior on fear of childbirth and choosing vaginal delivery among pregnant women.

Methods:

One hundred pregnant women at 20-36 weeks’ gestation who were covered by the health centers of Aleshtar, Iran were selected using simple random sampling. After pretest using two valid and reliable questionnaires (one researcher-made questionnaire and the Childbirth Attitudes Questionnaire (CAQ)), the samples were randomly allocated to intervention and control groups. The intervention group attended four educational sessions. Then, after the intervention, the above questionnaires were administered in both groups once again. Data were analyzed using one-way analysis of variance, t test, chi-square test, Mann-Whitney test, and Wilcoxon test.

Results:

There was no significant difference in the constructs of the theory between the two groups before the intervention while significant differences were observed in the scores of knowledge , attitude, and perceived behavioral control (P = 0.001), intention to choose vaginal delivery (P = 0.004), and vaginal delivery (P = 0.001) between the two groups.

Conclusions:

Education based on the theory of planned behavior could significantly affect the fear of childbirth and increase the vaginal delivery rate.
Optimized Navigation of Mobile Robots Based on Faster R-CNN in
Wireless Sensor Network
Authors: Sevugan Alagumuthukrishnan , Karthikeyan Periyasami , Sarveshwaran Velliangiri , Manoharan Rajesh
Published: July 2022

Background:

In recent years, deep learning techniques have dramatically enhanced mobile
robot sensing, navigation, and reasoning. Due to the advancements in machine vision technology and
algorithms, visual sensors have become increasingly crucial in mobile robot applications in recent
years. However, due to the low computing efficiency of current neural network topologies and their
limited adaptability to the requirements of robotic experimentation, there will still be gaps in implementing
these techniques on real robots. It is worth noting that AI technologies are used to solve several
difficulties in mobile robotics using visuals as the sole source of information or with additional
sensors like lasers or GPS. Over the last few years, many works have already been proposed, resulting
in a wide range of methods. They built a reliable environment model, calculated the position of the
model, and managed the robot's mobility from one location to another.

Objective:

The proposed method aims to detect an object in the smart home and office using optimized,
faster R-CNN and improve accuracy for different datasets.

Methods:

The proposed methodology uses a novel clustering technique based on faster R-CNN networks,
a new and effective method for detecting groups of measurements with a continuous similarity.
The resulting communities are coupled with the metric information given by the robot's distance estimation
through an agglomerative hierarchical clustering algorithm. The proposed method optimizes
ROI layers for generating the optimized features.

Results:

The proposed approach is tested on indoor and outdoor datasets, producing topological maps
that aid semantic location. We show that the system successfully categorizes places when the robot
returns to the same area, despite potential lighting variations. The developed method provides better
accuracy than VGG-19 and RCNN methods.

Conclusion:

The findings were positive, indicating that accurate categorization can be accomplished
even under varying illumination circumstances by adequately designing an area's semantic map. The
Faster R-CNN model shows the lowest error rate among the three evaluated models.
Comorbidity and Association of Posttraumatic Stress, Depression, Anxiety, and Somatic Complaints in COVID-19 Georgian Patients
at the Beginning of Pandemic
Authors: Sikharulidze Giorgi , Ratiani Levan , Sordia Mariam , Sikharulidze Elene , Khutsishvili Tinatin , Lejava Khatuna , Vermetten Eric
Published: July 2022

Background:

The global pandemic which the world has been facing for the past two years has demonstrated the need to study the effects of this virus on mental health. Various studies showed that COVID-19 could be a threat to people's mental health and physical health, but the findings are still very limited. The purpose of the study was to fill an existing gap in corresponding literature by analysing Post Traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) symptoms, somatic complaints, depression and anxiety in COVID-19 patients and studying their comorbidity to determine the impact of the virus on the patients’ mental well-being.

Methods:

Patients diagnosed with COVID-19 took part in the study one month after their discharge from the hospital, accounting for 10% of all COVID-19 patients across Georgia during the research. PTSD Checklist (PCL-5) was used. Depression, somatic symptoms and anxiety were assessed using the Patient Health Questionnaire (PHQ).

Results:

The results have shown that COVID-19, as a traumatic event, presents an association with PTSD, depression, anxiety, and somatic complaints. A high prevalence of depression (38,6%), anxiety (34,9%), and somatic symptoms (47%) was displayed. The overall indirect effect of PTSD on somatic symptoms was significant through depression and anxiety: 0.16, 95% CI [0.08, 0.26]. According to the report, the indirect effect of PTSD on somatic symptoms of depression was 0.12, 95% CI [0.05, 0.20].

Conclusion:

The study presents important findings on the relations between COVID-19 and mental health. Somatic complaints, depression, anxiety and PTSD symptoms were prevalent in participants after a month since they had COVID-19. Correlations between somatic complaints, anxiety, depression and PTSD were also demonstrated. Even with various limitations to this study, it shows how COVID-19 could affect mental health and prepares the groundwork for further, more detailed research, which is necessary.
River lengths in Croatia determined from a topographic map at a scale of 1:25,000
Authors:   University of Zagreb, Faculty of Science, Department of Geography, Zagreb, Croatia, Čanjevac Ivan , Pavlek Katarina ,   University of Zagreb, Faculty of Science, Department of Geography, Zagreb, Croatia, Orešić Danijel ,   University of Zagreb, Faculty of Science, Department of Geography, Zagreb, Croatia
Published: July 2022

This study presents methodologically consistent length measurements of rivers with a total length of 40 kilometres or more in the Republic of Croatia. These measurements were performed by vectorising river channels from a topographic map at a scale of 1:25,000. Contemporary orthophoto maps were used as additional cartographic sources for verification. The approaches used to determine the starting and ending points of rivers, i.e. sources and mouths or confluences, have been explained and their spatial coordinates were listed. The results showed that in terms of total river length, the 21 rivers in this study differed from the available official data by less than 5%. Considerable differences were found for rivers where significant river engineering works had been carried out to channelize and divert flow, as well as for rivers in the Adriatic Basin where there have been methodological differences in determining the river mouth, and for large lowland rivers where changes in channel planform are common due to natural dynamics and engineering interventions. Moreover, this research revealed that the longest Croatian river, with its source, confluence, and both river banks situated entirely within the territory of Croatia, is the Karašica River, with a total length of 148 km.
Transportation-geographical analysis of the public transportation system: a case study of the Sesvete District and the municipalities of Gornja Stubica and Marija Bistrica
Authors:   University of Zagreb, Faculty of Science, Department of Geography, Zagreb, Croatia, Šišak Ivan
Published: July 2022

Public transportation is a fundamental societal service that directly affects spatial development. In order to ensure a high level of functionality and sustainability of the public transport system, as well as even spatial development, a good planning framework for its development is a necessity. This paper analyses the distribution and functional characteristics of the public transportation system in the northeastern part of the Zagreb Urban Agglomeration: the Sesvete district and the neighbouring municipalities of Gornja Stubica and Marija Bistrica in Krapina-Zagorje County. The goal of this paper has two parts: to analyse the public bus and train transportation systems in the study area, using relevant traffic, demographic, and functional data; and to create a typology of public transport quality of the settlements of the research area. Based on the results of the analysis, potential measures to aid the development of public transport in the study area, as well as their potential impact for the entire area of Zagreb, have been detailed in the discussion section. The results of the analysis indicate that public transport is more available and of better quality in the southern part of the study area and in Sesvete and the smaller settlements surrounding it, but it is less frequent and less available throughout the majority of settlements in Gornja Stubica and Marija Bistrica.
Numerical Study to Understand the Conservation of Hydrogen Through a Dynamic Fuel Supply System in Proton Exchange Membrane Fuel Cells (PEMFCs)
Authors:   Singapore Institute of Technology, Engineering Cluster, 10 Dover Drive 138683, Singapore, Panisilvam Jeggathishwaran , Wang Peng Cheng ,   Singapore Institute of Technology, Engineering Cluster, 10 Dover Drive 138683, Singapore, An Hui ,   Singapore Institute of Technology, Engineering Cluster, 10 Dover Drive 138683, Singapore
Published: July 2022

Reducing and conserving fuel usage is pivotal for any engineering system for the development of a sustainable energy solution. Proton exchange membrane fuel cells (PEMFCs) are one of the promising renewable energy systems that consume hydrogen as their source of fuel to generate electricity. This paper investigate the necessity of the constant supply of fuel (hydrogen) in the PEMFC system to ensure stable operation. We propose that a dynamic supply of fuel could help achieve similar performance and reduce the amount of fuel used. The effect of the multiple dynamic fuel inlet rates (0.3 m/s, 0.2 m/s, and 0.1 m/s) was studied numerically using a validated CFD PEMFC model. A transient inlet condition was introduced to replicate the pulsating effect. It was observed that up to 66% of fuel could be conserved (compared to the constant fuel supply condition) while maintaining the stable performance of the PEMFC under conditions of a dynamic fuel profile. A drop of approximately 29% in PEMFC performance was observed under conditions of a low dynamic fuel profile. The results reveal that the concept of dynamic fuel supply can be exploited to sustain the performance of PEMFC and realize a threshold value of performance under conditions of reduced fuel input.
Use of Twitter Amplifiers by Medical Professionals to Combat Misinformation During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Authors: Royan Regina , Pendergrast Tricia Rae , Del Rios Marina , Rotolo Shannon M , Trueger N Seth , Bloomgarden Eve , Behrens Deanna , Jain Shikha , Arora Vineet M
Published: July 2022

Social media is an important tool for disseminating accurate medical information and combating misinformation (ie, the spreading of false or inaccurate information) and disinformation (ie, spreading misinformation with the intent to deceive). The prolific rise of inaccurate information during a global pandemic is a pressing public health concern. In response to this phenomenon, health professional amplifiers such as IMPACT (Illinois Medical Professional Action Collaborative Team) have been created as a coordinated response to enhance public communication and advocacy around the COVID-19 pandemic.
Design, Analysis of Car Knuckel by using ANSYS Workbench
Authors: Kothmire Manish Vilas , Badadhe Prof. Dr. A. M.
Published: July 2022

Abstract: Steering knuckle is an indispensable part of an automobile vehicle, integrating different subsystems like suspension, brakes and steering. Being the pivot point of the vehicle, it undergoes diverse stacking under rigorous conditions resulting in failure of the component. The objective of this paper is to perform static structural analysis on the knuckle under diverse loadings. This is achieved by designing a generic steering knuckle of a car in CATIA V5R20 and performing the finite element analysis using ANSYS Workbench 14.5. The analysis is carried out under maximum loading condition, braking and bump maneuvering.
Integration of the Loaded Cordeveg-De Fries Equation in a Class of Fast Decreasing Functions
Authors: Mardona Ganjayeva , Feruza Berganova
Published: July 2022

Annotation: This article is devoted to the integration of the loaded source Korteweg-de Vries equation in the class of rapidly decreasing functions. In this work, the Cauchy problem imposed on the Korteweg-de Vries equation was solved using the inverse problem method of the Sturm-Liouville operator scattering theory. Their Yost solutions are defined and integral Levin images are obtained for them. The givens of the scattering theory were described and some of their necessary properties were given, the Gelfand-Levitan-Marchenko integral equation, which is the main integral equation of the inverse problems of the scattering theory, was derived.
Sistema de informações sobre nascidos vivos: qualidade e perfil de nascimentos no extremo sul baiano
Authors: Moraes Márcia Maria Santos de , Rocha Erika Maria Sampaio , Soares Thaíssa Fernandes de Souza , Moura Gabriela Purificação , Santos Luara da Silva
Published: July 2022

A alimentação adequada e a confiabilidade das informações do Sistema de Informações sobre Nascidos Vivos (Sinasc) têm importância decisiva para análise da saúde materno-infantil. Este estudo avaliou a cobertura e completude das informações do Sinasc e o perfil de nascimentos de grupos populacionais em uma região da Bahia, em 2002-2007-2012-2017. A cobertura foi calculada pela razão entre nascidos vivos informados e estimados; a completude dos dados e perfil foram analisados avaliando as características maternas, gestação, parto e recém-nascido. As coberturas variaram entre 28% e 100%, com menores valores para o grupo de municípios de menor porte. Na região, houve crescimento de 23% na cobertura do Sinasc entre 2002 e 2012 e de 17,4% entre 2002 e 2017. Todos os municípios alcançaram coberturas superiores a 60% nos dois últimos anos. Em 2002, variáveis importantes como raça/cor, escolaridade e teste Apgar 5o minuto registraram completude de preenchimento de ruim a regular. O perfil predominante é de mães jovens (20-29 anos), da raça/cor negra, baixa escolaridade, com acesso a sete ou mais consultas de pré-natal, gestações a termo e partos vaginais. Os grupos de Robson mais frequentes foram o G3/G1/G5, considerados baixo risco para cesáreas. As maiores proporções de baixo peso ao nascer foram para o grupo de maior porte e a presença de anomalias congênitas não ultrapassou 1%. O estudo destaca razoável incremento na qualidade das informações do Sinasc, elevação no nível de escolaridade materna, adolescentes contribuindo com 20%-37% dos nascimentos, ampliação no número de consultas de pré-natal e aumento da frequência de cesarianas e nascimentos prematuros.
Desafios da articulação intersetorial entre saúde e assistência social: uma revisão integrativa
Authors: Santos Rodrigo Cardoso dos , Silva Germayne Francisco , Lacerda Roberto dos Santos
Published: July 2022

A organização do modelo de atenção à saúde vigente no Brasil a partir da implementação do Sistema Único de Saúde (SUS) incorporou a intersetorialidade como premissa essencial, definida como a pactuação de diferentes atores no contexto do planejamento e assistência a políticas e programas. Nesse âmbito, enfatiza-se a relevância da articulação entre os setores de saúde e assistência social, pretendendo maior resolutividade das demandas e integralidade da assistência. A partir disso, este estudo pretende analisar os desafios para a colaboração intersetorial entre saúde e assistência social assim como suas implicações para a gestão do cuidado. Para tanto, foi conduzida uma revisão integrativa da literatura disponível nas bases de dados SCIELO e LILACS entre o período 2010-2020. Entre a amostra selecionada para a revisão, é constatado um panorama amplo, heterogêneo e complexo das experiências entre os dois setores, marcadas por variabilidades e desafios institucionais, operacionais e de recursos, sendo unânime o entendimento de que essas experiências ainda se mostram isoladas e verticalizadas. Diversos são os entraves associados ao exercício da intersetorialidade enquanto eixo norteador da elaboração de políticas públicas robustas para a população, especialmente no que tange ao binômio saúde e assistência social, o que reitera a necessidade de revisitar os processos de trabalho, gestão, formação, organização e disposição da atenção à saúde no Brasil tendo em vista a proposição e alcance de resultados mais efetivos na busca pela redução das iniquidades em saúde e fortalecimento das estratégias de bem-estar social.
Finding out all locally indistinguishable sets of generalized Bell states
Authors: Yuan Jiang-Tao , Yang Ying-Hui , Wang Cai-Hong
Published: July 2022

In general, for a bipartite quantum system Cd⊗Cd and an integer k such that 4≤k≤d,there are few necessary and sufficient conditions for local discrimination of sets of k generalized Bell states (GBSs) and it is difficult to locally distinguish k-GBS sets.The purpose of this paper is to completely solve the problem of local discrimination of GBS sets in some bipartite quantum systems.Firstly three practical and effective sufficient conditions are given,Fan,s and Wang et al.,s results [Phys Rev Lett 92, 177905 (2004); Phys Rev A 99, 022307 (2019)] can be deduced as special cases of these conditions.Secondly in C4⊗C4, a necessary and sufficient condition for local discrimination of GBS sets is provided, and a list of all locally indistinguishable 4-GBS sets is provided,and then the problem of local discrimination of GBS sets is completelyC5⊗C5, a concise necessary and sufficient condition for one-way local discrimination of GBS sets is obtained,which gives an affirmative answer to the case d=5 of the problem proposed by Wang et al.
Konsep Asas dan Pembahagian Ilmu Menurut Manuskrip Melayu: Suatu Penelitian Terhadap MSS 2906 (B) Tibyan al-Maram
Authors: Mamat Mohd Anuar , Jusoh Che' Razi
Published: July 2022

The article discusses on issues regarding the basic concept of knowledge and its classification according to Malay manuscript, which is MSS 2906 (B) Tibyān al-Marām Ṭalibah al-Ṭalabah. According to codicological analysis, the manuscript is originated from Aceh and it was written at the end of 18th century or early 19th century. The manuscript is in the collection of National Center of Malay Manuscript, National Library of Malaysia. It was translated from Arabic entitled Ṭalibah al-Ṭalabah fī Ṭarīq al-‘Ilm li man Ṭalabah written by Sadīd al-Dīn Muḥammad al-Kāshgharī (d.705H/1305M) into Malay language with Jawi alphabet. Based on content analysis method, there are two important aspects which are the focus of this article. Firstly, the basic concept of knowledge while the second aspect is regarding the classification of knowledge a well as its preference in education. The discussion on these two aspects is important in order to understand the concept of knowledge according to the Malay manuscript in Islamic education, especially based on Tibyān al-Marām, which is the only extensive manuscript on knowledge and education. By understanding the concept and the classification of knowledge, it will give a proper direction for the transformation of education and the efforts on integration of knowledge particularly at the higher level of education.
The Significance of the ‘Ten Fundamentals’ (al-Mabādi’ al- ‘Asharah) in Conceptualizing the Epistemic Aims of Learning in Islam
Authors: Mohd Zarif Muhammad Mustaqim
Published: July 2022

The first Qur’anic revelation in Islam stressed on the fundamental epistemological issues that characterized the paramount role of knowledge and the attitude of the Muslims towards it throughout the history. Apart from knowledge of the subject matter itself, much emphasis was also given to mastering its prerequisites in the fields of grammar, rhetoric and logic (al-manṭiq); collectively known as the ‘sciences of the tools of knowledge’ (‘ilm al-ālāt). In their discussions of logic, Muslims have developed a systematic foundational framework of knowledge mapping known as the ‘ten fundamentals’ or al-mabādi’ al-‘asharah and subsequently adapted it in the learning of the various sciences. Therefore, this paper attempts to discuss the significance of this framework in conceptualizing the epistemic aims of learning in the Islamic tradition. Discussions include its origins and development, functions and adaptations throughout the various sciences, as well as an assessment of its role in conceptualizing the epistemic aims of learning in Islam based on the relevant primary and secondary sources. It is found that the practical utility of this framework does not only correspond with the overall epistemic aims of learning in Islam but is also applicable within the contemporary settings of Islamic education in the digital era.
Ibn Hazm’s Position on Aristotelian Logic: A Critical Reading
Authors: Mohamed Meerasahibu Dheen Mohamed
Published: July 2022

Ibn Ḥazm has been among the most vocal supporters of Aristotelian logic, yet enjoys strong sympathies from scholars hostile to logic. This paper is an attempt to harness the sympathies of this group of scholars for Ibn Ḥazm to prompt them to revisit their position of antagonism. In order to achieve this objective, the paper discusses two issues; first, it discusses Ibn Hazm’s essential confidence and defense of Aristotelian logic; at the same time, it addresses his criticism of some of Aristotle’s premises and assumptions without in anyway undermining his deep sense of appreciation for Aristotle. The second issue highlight, through three examples, the shallowness of the accusation – of individuals both in the past and the present –levelled against Ibn Hazm that he, when criticizing Aristotle, displayed ignorance of his ideas. The paper concludes that his criticism depicts a well-informed independent personality with a sound understanding and that there is reason enough for those antagonistic towards logic to start giving serious thought to what Ibn Ḥazm has to offer in this regard.
Efectos del diseño instruccional de la Universidad a Distancia de Colombia sobre los estudiantes de la Etnia Arhuaca
Authors: Padilla Santamaría Mardelia
Published: July 2022

El propósito de este estudio fue determinar los efectos del diseño instruccional de la UDC (Universidad a Distancia de Colombia) en los estudiantes de la etnia Arhuaca, de acuerdo la aplicación del modelo Ralph Tyler. En tal sentido, estos estudiantes están presentando deserción, bajo rendimiento académico y baja adquisición de competencias a lo largo del proceso formativo por las dificultades encontradas en la implementación y evaluación del diseño instruccional actual, el cual a pesar de encontrarse bien definido y estipulado en el proyecto académico pedagógico, presenta inconsistencias en las estrategias didácticas y en la aplicación de las fases de transferencia. Adicionalmente, en la revisión preliminar de la literatura se ha encontrado una brecha entre lo dispuesto por el diseño instruccional de la institución y la dificultad que tienen los estudiantes Arhuacos para adquirir sus aprendizajes por tener estilos de aprendizajes basados en su tradición oral y cultural.
The role of firm size on environmental performance in the developing country
Authors: Hidayah Retnoningrum , Suryandari Dhini , Suryarini Trisni , Sukirman Sukirman , Kayati Ima Nur , Dinassari Rahayu , Rohmah Fian Tri
Published: July 2022

The balance between economic development and environmental performance is very important for human life (Zhang, Geng, & Wei, 2022; Haldorai, Kim, & Garcia, 2022). This study aims to examine the role of firm size on the relationship between the type of industry and the audit committee on environmental performance. The sample consisted of 198 units of analysis. The method used descriptive analysis and ordinal regression analysis with an absolute difference value test for moderation. The results show the type of industry and the audit committee positively affect environmental performance. In addition, firm size could moderate the relationship between the type of industry and environmental performance. However, firm size failed to moderate the relationship between the audit committee and environmental performance. This research limitation is only covered the Rating Program in Environment Management Performance (PROPER) firms. This research is the first model to investigate the role of firm size on the relationship between the type of industry, the audit committee, and environmental performance. This paper gives more knowledge for government to make strict policies related to the environmental problem to avoid severe natural damage in Southeast Asia, especially in Indonesia. This study contributes to the literature on company’s management practices. A firm should encourage the audit committee’s effectiveness and improve the asset to achieve better environmental performance.
Incidental Finding of a Large Dentigerous Cyst Associated with an Impacted Mandibular Canine
Authors: Aoun Georges
Published: July 2022

Dentigerous cysts (DCs) are developmental odontogenic cysts associated
with impacted teeth. DCs are generally asymptomatic and the majority of
the cases are fortuitously detected on conventional imaging techniques
used in dental practice such as panoramic radiographs. This “clinical
image” presents a large DC associated with an impacted mandibular
canine.
Acceptance factors of telemedicine technology by Moroccan health professionals: a qualitative study
Authors: Rouidi Mohammed , elouadi abdelmajid , hamdoune amine , choujtani khadija
Published: July 2022

Abstract: Background: Telemedicine can be used to meet several
objectives: reduce the time needed to obtain a diagnosis, monitor
patients at home, reduce the risk of intra-hospital infection, inform
citizens and train health professionals. In Morocco, this technology is
currently being tested. Objective: Health professionals are the main
users of telemedicine systems, and their acceptance will contribute to
the successful implementation of this technology. The objective of this
study is to provide a better understanding of the issues surrounding the
acceptance of telemedicine technology by Moroccan health professionals
in the public sector, for a possible generalization of this technology
in Morocco. Method: Following a literature review, we mobilized a
modified version of the unified model of technology acceptance and use,
to explain and understand the determinants of health professionals’
intention to accept telemedicine technology. In order to confirm the
proposed model, a hybrid exploratory qualitative approach via the method
of semi-directive interviews was used, with a sample of doctors and
nurses who constitute, in our opinion, the main actors towards an
acceptance of this technology within Moroccan hospitals