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Le Psychanalyste et le Poète
Authors: Dufour Jacques
Published: October 2023

Y-a-t-il un invariant entre interprétation du Psychanalyste et vers du Poète alors que leur style, leur objet et leur contenu ne laissent augurer qu’une exclusion réciproque ? Cette question s’est posée à l’auteur à partir d’une citation de Keats reprise par Bion, réunis dans une corrélation fondatrice de vacuité ignorante. L’auteur en suivra les développements, mettant en parallèle la conceptualisation de l’interprétation du changement catastrophique décrit par Bion avec la figuration et l’incarnation du vers du poème Hypérion de Keats qui dépeint trois modalités d’effondrement. Il en viendra à concevoir l’exclusion réciproque de l’interprétation et du vers comme formes de leur fonction d’intelligible ou de sensible, mais où l’unité de fonds de la vie psychique exige la langue métissée de l’interprétation et la langue bigarrée du vers.
Le verbe infra-verbal
Authors: Meurrens Anouk
Published: October 2023

À travers le récit d’un atelier d’écriture mené dans une institution psychiatrique avec des patients schizophrènes, l’auteur questionne le travail de création poétique en lien avec les processus primaires et le travail onirique du Moi inconscient. Une question centrale de l’article est : quelle place peuvent prendre les mots dans la symbolisation primaire, alors qu’ils sont en général le propre de la symbolisation secondaire ?
Les mélodies de l’affect
Authors: Gross François
Published: October 2023

Cet article part du point de vue que la musique est étroitement liée aux affects. Une situation clinique montre l’importance d’un langage affectif porté par la rêverie musicale de l’analyste. La musique accède directement à ce qui nous touche intérieurement, sans autre médiation que le son, le rythme et la mélodie, et constitue un protolangage universel, une matrice dans laquelle peuvent s’inscrire des souvenirs en sentiments.
Virginia Woolf : Les vagues – Sur-vivre sa vie
Authors: Sirois François
Published: October 2023

Le roman de V. Woolf est abordé comme un regard transformateur sur sa vie. Regard posé selon un procédé analogue à l’association libre et à la figuration plastique du rêve, par lequel l’auteur se diffracte en divers personnages. Regard transformateur dans la mesure où l’écriture sert de pivot, au-delà des apparences, pour réparer l’expérience des blessures de la vie qui ne prennent pleine réalité que dans leur traduction en mots.
On the sixth power mean values of a generalized two-term exponential sums
Authors: Zhou Shujie , Chen Li
Published: October 2023

This paper examines the evaluations of sixth power mean values of a generalized two-term exponential sums. In the case $ p\equiv 3\bmod 4 $, we try to establish two precise formulas by applying the properties of character sums and the number of the solutions of relevant congruence equations modulo an odd prime $ p $.
Well-posedness and stabilization of a type three layer beam system with Gurtin-Pipkin's thermal law
Authors: Mukiawa Soh Edwin
Published: October 2023

The goal of this work is to study the well-posedness and the asymptotic behavior of solutions of a triple beam system commonly known as the Rao-Nakra beam model. We consider the effect of Gurtin-Pipkin's thermal law on the outer layers of the beam system. Using standard semi-group theory for linear operators and the multiplier method, we establish the existence and uniqueness of weak global solution, as well as a stability result.
Trigeminal Lipomatosis: A Rare Cause of Intractable Neuralgia
Authors: Sehgal Apoorva , Kumar Jyoti , Singh Ishwar , Gopal Ashish
Published: October 2023

Lipomatosis of nerve, earlier known as fibrolipomatous hamartoma is a rare condition which predominantly affects peripheral nerves, cranial nerve involvement being extremely uncommon. Preoperative consideration of this entity is of paramount importance as its inadvertent complete surgical resection may inevitably result in significant neurological deficit. We report a case of trigeminal lipomatosis in a young patient with trigeminal neuralgia.
Descending necrotizing mediastinitis secondary to retropharyngeal abscess
Authors: Nwia Sarah M , Huebner Christian D , Nguyen Jeremy B.
Published: October 2023

We report a case of descending necrotizing mediastinitis (DNM) in a 68-year-old male who presented in acute respiratory distress accompanied with anterior cervical neck swelling and pain with swallowing. Contrast enhanced computed tomography (CECT) of the neck demonstrated a large, peripherally enhancing retropharyngeal fluid and air collection that appeared to communicate with a fluid and air collection within the mediastinum. CECT of the chest demonstrated punctate foci of air and fat stranding along the anterior and superior mediastinum. Radiological evidence and the presence of necrosis on surgical debridement of the retropharyngeal abscess established the diagnosis of DNM. This case emphasizes the role of computed tomography (CT) in the diagnosis of DNM and demonstrates the utility of chest imaging in a high-risk patient who presents with a retropharyngeal abscess.
Vers une nouvelle classification des modèles d'évaluation et de prédiction de l'érosion hydrique
Authors: Fadil Aïcha , Wahidi Farid El
Published: October 2023

Cette synthèse passe en revue différentes méthodes d'évaluation de l'érosion et du transport des matériaux. Largement explorées depuis plusieurs décennies, ces approches permettent de prédire les pertes de terre et d'estimer les risques associés à l'érosion hydrique. Cependant ces modèles diffèrent considérablement, tant pour les phénomènes étudiés, leur nature et leur complexité sur le terrain, que pour l'approche mise en œuvre, à travers la variété et la qualité des données utilisées, les échelles d'application spatiale et temporelle et les informations obtenues en sortie, leurs types et leurs incertitudes.Une tentative de classification des modèles d'évaluation de l'érosion hydrique (129 modèles considérés) est présentée à partir de leurs attributs géospatiaux les plus déterminants pour la modélisation de l'érosion hydrique. Ils ont été identifiés, explicités et regroupés en six catégories : empiriques, conceptuels, physiques, d'évaluation multicritère, statistiques et d'apprentissage automatique. Ce travail décrit ensuite les atouts et les limites de chaque catégorie pour documenter les processus intervenant dans la mobilisation des matériaux, le développement de l'érosion sous différentes formes (en nappe, en rigoles ou en ravines) et les transports solides.
Developing Pricing Strategy in a Closed-Loop Supply Chain for Electric Vehicle Batteries With a Government Reward and Punishment Mechanism
Authors: Wang Zhiguo , He Xiao
Published: October 2023

Electric vehicles are expected to become a major means of transportation in the future, but entail the challenge of collecting used electric vehicle batteries. This article examines pricing strategies in a closed-loop dual-channel supply chain for electric vehicle batteries both with and without a governmental reward and punishment mechanism. The discussion considers the optimal pricing strategy considering the competition between dual collecting channels, both with the government's reward and punishment mechanism and without it. The degree of influence of government mechanisms, echelon utilization, and EV battery collection on a) collection price, b) collection capacity, and c) the profit obtained by participants are also examined. The discussion shows that collection capacity, collection price, and recycler profits in the closed-loop EV battery supply chain could be improved with a government reward and punishment mechanism. Finally, the robustness of the proposed model was verified through numerical examples.
Determination of Thermophysical Properties of Alternative Motor Fuels as an Environmental Aspect of Internal Combustion Engines
Authors: Umerenkova Ksenia , Borysenko Vitalii , Kondratenko Olexandr , Lievtierov Anton
Published: October 2023

The article analyzes the state of the global problem of the fuel and energy crisis and environmental pollution by the combustion products of hydrocarbon fuels of industrial and transport power plants. To ensure the energy security of the state, the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine developed and adopted the «Energy Strategy of Energy Saving of Ukraine for the period until 2030», which was updated in 2008, to protect the country from energy risks. In addition, the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine approved the «Concept of a targeted scientific and technical program for the development of the production and use of biological fuels». To increase the efficiency of using alternative motor fuels, as one of the aspects of solving the problem, an original method and results of calculating the thermophysical properties of a wide class of such motor fuels (hydrogen, natural gas, biogas, mine gas, coke, blast furnace and synthesis gas, etc.) are proposed. A description of the developed mathematical model for determining parameters of phase equilibria and thermophysical properties of dense molecular systems (dense gases and liquids) is given. Calculation procedures are based on the thermodynamic theory of disturbances without the involvement of empirical parameters. Features of the proposed method are: limitation of initial information, high accuracy, the possibility of application in any practically important ranges of states. Calculation errors are at the level of traditional experimental errors.
Eco-Friendly of Sound-Absorbing Material Based on Polyurethane-Urea with Natural Fiber Waste
Authors: Masykuri Mohammad , Nofitasari Herlina , Rahmawati Romy Dyah
Published: October 2023

Noise has a wide impact on human health and non-health. One of the sound-absorbing materials commonly used in the community is polyurethane-urea foam. However, public concerns about the environment because the availability of petroleum as a raw material for polyurethane-urea foam synthesis is limited, and the waste pollutes the environment, posing a new challenge to be researched. For this reason, this study aims to develop polyurethane-urea foam with a mixture of natural fiber waste as an eco-friendly alternative to sound-absorbing materials. The raw materials used were natural fiber waste (rice straw waste and plywood industry sawdust waste) and chemicals (PEG, MDI, EDA, MAH), with a waste composition of 5% (w/w). The synthesis method employed was a one-shot method. The synthesized foam was characterized by FTIR, camera microscope, SEM, TGA and acoustic tests. The results uncovered that the sample had peaks in the absorption of the functional groups NH, OH, Urethane, Aromatic, and Amide. The morphological structure of the foam consisted of an open cell and a closed cell. Its thermal resistance was above 125°C. In addition, the foam with the highest sound-absorbing ability was polyurethane-urea foam/rice straw waste at 0.83 at a frequency of 4312 Hz.
An Accurate Detection and Location of Weld Surface Defect Based on Laser Vision
Authors: Chen Chao , Li Shuai , Chen Y. Frank
Published: October 2023

In order to effectively improve the efficiency of automatic detection and subsequent processing of welding defects in the construction field, this paper proposes a method for detecting and locating weld surface defects based on machine vision and laser vision. YOLOv5 is used for the initial detection and identification of weld hole defects to obtain the approximate location of the defect. Subsequently, the detailed features of the defect sites are extracted by scanning the approximate range of defect locations with a line laser 3D sensor based on the identification of weld defect holes. Finally, the defect location and depth are accurately located based on the extracted features. Experimental results show that the proposed method is capable of identifying weld surface hole defects with an accuracy rate of over 94%. Furthermore, the combination of the system with the line laser 3D sensor detection can significantly improve the accuracy compared to pure 2D visual inspection, while the manual measurement is neither convenient nor accurate. This indicates that the proposed system can be used for rapid and accurate feature information extraction of weld hole defects, making subsequent remedial welding in actual engineering more automatic and efficient.
Relationship between nurses knowledge level and workload about implementation of patient identification
Authors: Arsyawina Arsyawina , Hilda Hilda , Supriadi Supriadi , Prawita Widiastuti Hesti , Syaputri Annisa , Sapto Pramono Joko
Published: October 2023

Patient safety incidents can originate from patient identification errors. From the preliminary study, it was found that there were 3 cases of patient identification errors in the year 2022. The objective of this research was to determine the relationship between nurses knowledge level and workload with patient identification implementation. This study employed a quantitative method with a cross-sectional research design. This research aims to analyze the relationship between variables where the independent variable and dependent variable are identified at one unit of time. In this case, to determine the relationship between the level of knowledge and workload of nurses with the implementation of patient identification. The sample consisted of 93 individuals distributed across the inpatient wards. The research sample was selected used random sampling. The knowledge level and workload of nurses were independent variables, while the implementation of patient identification was the dependent variable. Data collected was used of a level of knowledge, workload, and application of identification questionnaire. Data analyzed used were with Chi-square test. The obtained p-value for the relationship between nurses knowledge level and the implementation of patient identification is p=0.018 (p<0.05). Therefore, there is a significant relationship between nurses knowledge level and the implementation of patient identification. P-value for the relationship between nurses workload and the implementation of patient identification is p=0.564 (p>0.05).  This explains that there is no significant relationship between nurses workload and the implementation of patient identification. There is a significant relationship between nurses knowledge level and the implementation of patient identification. The majority of nurses demonstrated a good implementation of patient identification. It is recommended for the hospital management to make efforts to improve nurses knowledge, especially in the area of patient safety.
Multidisciplinary treatment of thoracic fistulous empyema caused by pulmonary infection: a retrospective study
Authors: Sugiura Yasoo , Fujimoto Hiroyuki , Hashizume Toshinori
Published: October 2023

Background: In cases of thoracic empyema, the presence of a fistula is known to be difficult to treat and associated with a poor prognosis. Few reports have described the management of fistulous empyema caused by lung parenchymal infection. The aim of this study was to describe the outcomes of multidisciplinary management of fistulous empyema caused by pneumonia or lung abscess due to common bacteria and mycobacteria.Methods: Among 108 cases of empyema surgically treated at Kanagawa Hospital over a 10-year period, 14 patients with fistulous empyema due to common bacteria (CBFE) or fistulous empyema due to mycobacteria (MFE) were analyzed. Fistulous empyema due to pneumonectomy was excluded.Results: Eight of the 9 patients with CBFE and 4 of the 5 patients with MFE were male. Patients with CBFE were more likely to be >65 years of age (p=0.052) and to have a poor performance status (p=0.078). The time from onset to first surgical treatment was significantly longer in MFE (median, 5 months; p=0.004). Five patients with CBFE and two patients with MFE underwent open window thoracostomy, while three patients with CBFE and four patients with MFE underwent endobronchial occlusion. Six patients (66%) with CBFE and 3 patients (60%) with MFE achieved fistula closure. Of the patients who underwent EBO, fistula closure was achieved in 3 (100%) of the patients with CBFE and in 2 (50%) of the patients with MFE. Fistula closure was not achieved in any case with non-tuberculous mycobacteria.Conclusions: Fistulous empyema caused by common bacteria or Mycobacterium tuberculosis could be cured by surgical treatment and endobronchial intervention with adequate antimicrobial therapy, but fistulous empyema caused by non-tuberculous mycobacteria proved to be intractable. The challenge in the treatment of fistulous empyema due to non-tuberculous mycobacteria is the achievement of bacterial negativity.
Network Pharmacology and Molecular Docking Analysis of the Mechanisms of Combined Radix Bupleuri (Chai-Hu) and Radix Paeoniae Alba (Bai-Shao) Treatment in the Prevention and Treatment of Alzheimer’s Disease
Authors: Huang Zhao-Han , Fang Yuan , Yu Qi , Wang Tong
Published: October 2023

Objective:

Radix Bupleuri and Radix Paeoniae Alba are referred to as Chai-Hu and Bai-Shao, respectively, in Chinese. We used molecular docking and network pharmacological approaches to explore the active components of this Chinese herb combination which is commonly used for treating Alzheimer’s disease (AD), the Chai-Hu and Bai-Shao pair (CBP).

Materials and Methods:

The active compounds and action targets of Chai-Hu and Bai-Shao were identified in the Traditional Chinese Medicine Systems Pharmacology database, and the Therapeutic Target Database, DrugBank, GenCards, DisGeNET, and Online Mendelian Inheritance in Man databases were used to identify therapeutic targets in patients with AD. To identify a common target of CBP in the treatment of AD, we used the Metascape tool to perform Gene Ontology function enrichment and Kyoto Encyclopedia of Genes and Genomes pathway enrichment analyses. In addition, CBP-AD protein–protein interaction (PPI) and herb-component-target networks were created using Cytoscape 3.8.2. Molecular docking was verified using AutoDock tools.

Results

We identified 20 active compounds of CBP, 202 active targets, 1,323 disease targets, and 117 active compound disease intersection targets; the PPI network showed that the top eight key targets were AKT1, interleukin (IL) 6, JUN, MAPK1, tumor necrosis factor, TP53, vascular endothelial growth factor, and epidermal growth factor. These act mainly on the fluid shear stress, atherosclerosis, IL-17, hypoxia-inducible factor-1, and nonalcoholic fatty liver disease pathways, among others, which control immune inflammation, cell proliferation, and apoptosis. Based on molecular docking results, the active components of CBP bind well to its key targets.

Conclusion

Our results indicated that CBP was effective for treating AD by reducing the expression of inflammatory factors, promoting cell proliferation and differentiation, and preventing nerve cell death and anti-neuronal cell apoptosis.
Clinico-Epidemiological Profile of Patients with Chronic Kidney Diseases of Unknown Etiology: A Hospital-Based, Cross-Sectional Study from Central India
Authors: Galhotra Abhiruchi , Rathore Vinay , Pal Rahul , Nayak Saurabh , Ramasamy Senthilkumar , Patel Suprava , Joshi Parvati , Nagarkar Nitin M , Jha Vivekanand
Published: October 2023

Introduction:

Chronic kidney disease (CKD) not associated with known risk factors, called CKD of unknown etiology (CKDu), has been reported from several geographically distinct regions across the world. This study reports the clinical and epidemiological profile of patients with CKDu from a new hotspot in central India.

Methods:

This cross-sectional study describes the sociodemographic, clinical, and laboratory profile of the patients diagnosed with CKDu visiting a tertiary care public hospital in the state of Chhattisgarh in central India between June 2019 and June 2021. CKDu was diagnosed as progressive CKD, minimal proteinuria, absence of hematuria, diabetes, severe hypertension, systemic illness, glomerulonephritis or other urinary tract diseases, and presence of symmetrically contracted kidneyon ultrasound.

Results:

A total of 166 (3.1%) out of 5365 patients with CKD were diagnosed with CKDu. The mean age was 53.6 ± 11.8 years. The patients were predominantly male (n= 113, 68.1%), belonged to rural areas (n= 147, 88.6%), and were engaged in farming (n= 105, 63.3%). The estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) at presentation was 21.5 ± 15.1 ml/min/1.73m2. Forty-four (26.5%) had stage 3 CKD, 57 (34.3%) had stage4 CKD, and 65 (39.2%) had stage5 CKD. There was an over-representation of CKDu cases in patients with CKD from Gariyaband (36.0%) and Mahasamund (25%) districts of Chhattisgarh and Nuapada (35.0%) and Balangir (30.0%) districts of Odisha.

Conclusion:

The study suggests clustering of cases of CKDu in certain districts of Orissa and Chhattisgarh.
Whole-body 18F-Fluorodeoxyglucose Positron Emission Tomography/Computed Tomography Demonstrating Multiple Rare Extracranial Metastases in a Treated Case of Glioblastoma
Authors: Kamaleshwaran Koramadai Karuppusamy , Ramkumar Elumalai , Raghunathan Madhu Sairam
Published: October 2023

Glioblastoma (GBM) is the most aggressive primary brain tumor in adults that accounts for nearly 20% of all primary malignant brain tumors. While GBM is notable for local recurrence and invasion, extracranial metastases (ECMs) are exceedingly rare, occurring in <2% of patients. However, the report of 18F-fluorodeoxyglucose positron emission tomography/computed tomography (18F-FDG PET/CT) imaging in evaluating ECM is limited, and the importance of whole-body FDG PET/CT imaging in GBM has not been well elucidated. We present here a case of GBM, post excision 12 years before, whole-body 18F-FDG PET/CT showing no recurrence in the brain and ECM to multiple bones, right kidney, and pancreas.
False-Positive Radioiodine Uptake in the Cervix in a Patient with Thyroid Cancer
Authors: Singh Parneet , Parida Girish Kumar , Singhal Tejasvini , Kumar Pramit , Emerson Ralph , Agrawal Kanhaiyalal
Published: October 2023

Radioactive iodine (RAI) accumulation is commonly used for the detection of metastatic disease posttotal thyroidectomy. However, false-positive results have been reported due to abnormal RAI accumulation in some benign pathologies apart from metastatic sites. Here, we present one such case where false-positive I-131 uptake in the pelvis which localized to the cervix and was attributed to menstruation.
Mindfulness influences the psycho-social dimension of chronic pain: A randomized controlled clinical trial in Indian context
Authors: Pal Anirban , Mukhopadhyay Purnava , Biswas Rajasree , Bhattacharya Dipasri
Published: October 2023

Background and Aims:

In India, the awareness about the psycho-social dimension of chronic pain is minimal among physicians and patients. The research with community-based group therapies (like mindfulness) to address the psycho-social aspects in chronic pain patients remains limited. The aim of this randomized controlled trial was to see the effects of mindfulness on pain intensity, pain catastrophizing, chronic pain acceptance, perceived stress, well-being, and mindfulness characteristics.

Materials and Methods:

In this two-site, parallel group, clinical trial, 170 patients attending pain outdoors of two government hospitals in West Bengal, India, were randomized to attend five weekly in-person mindfulness sessions (cases) or usual care sessions (controls) within the hospital premises. Pre-program and post-program data were collected and analyzed using statistical methods like repeated measures analysis of variance.

Results:

In participants of the mindfulness group, significant changes post session were noted in pain intensity [F(1,326) = 15.0122; P = 0.0001291], pain acceptance [F(1,326) = 4.5311; P = 0.03403], and perceived stress score [F(1,326) = 13.2788; P = 0.0003122] compared to pre-session. The changes in pain catastrophizing, World Health Organization well-being and Freiburg mindfulness inventory scores were non-specific.

Conclusion:

Mindfulness had a positive influence on pain intensity, pain acceptance, and perceived stress of Indian chronic pain patients. The effects on pain catastrophizing, mindfulness characteristics, and well-being (non-specific) were also encouraging. Further studies will be required to substantiate these results.
The equivariant coarse Baum–Connes conjecture for metric spaces with proper group actions
Authors: Deng Jintao , Fu Benyin , Wang Qin
Published: October 2023

The equivariant coarse Baum–Connes conjecture interpolates between the Baum–Connes conjecture for a discrete group and the coarse Baum–Connes conjecture for a proper metric space. In this paper, we study this conjecture under certain assumptions. More precisely, assume that a countable discrete group

\Gamma

acts properly and isometrically on a discrete metric space

X

with bounded geometry, not necessarily cocompact. We show that if the quotient space

X/\Gamma

admits a coarse embedding into Hilbert space and

\Gamma

is amenable, and that the

\Gamma

-orbits in

X

are uniformly equivariantly coarsely equivalent to each other, then the equivariant coarse Baum–Connes conjecture holds for

(X,\Gamma)

. Along the way, we prove a

K

-theoretic amenability statement for the

\Gamma

-space

X

under the same assumptions as above; namely, the canonical quotient map from the maximal equivariant Roe algebra of

X

to the reduced equivariant Roe algebra of

X

induces an isomorphism on

K

-theory.
Study of Cyber Crimes Using Data Science
Authors: Ruta Vaidya  , Trupti Gaikwad  , Snehal Jadhav  , Jyoti Malusare
Published: October 2023

In today’s technological advancements in the digital world cybercrime has caused unprecedented challenges to individuals and organizations. Cybercrime is an acronym used to describe illicit activity where a computer or network serves as the source, tool of the crime. Cybercrime includes advanced unlawful activities like fraud, the trafficking of child pornography and other intellectual property, identity theft, and privacy violations. A rise in data has been correlated with a rise in incidents of data theft. Worldwide, organizations and individuals are increasingly concerned about hacking and system intrusion using various technologies. Data science is the study of data to extract useful business insights. It is a path of interdisciplinary access for analyzing enormous amounts of data that brings together information and techniques from the domains of artificial intelligence, statistics, mathematics, and computer engineering. In this paper, the data has been collected from Indian Government sites and studied for different states and metropolitan cities. Using different data science techniques along with the statistical methods like correlation, hypothesis testing, some conclusions have been drawn for various motives of cybercrimes.
ON THE POSSIBILITY OF COEXISTENCE OF DISLOCATION LOOPS OF DIFFERENT NATURE IN ZIRCONIA WITHIN THE FRAMEWORK OF CLASSICAL ELASTIC THEORY
Authors: Trotsenko O.G. , Babich A.V. , Ostapchuk P.M.
Published: October 2023

A distinctive feature of the radiation-induced microstructure of zirconium is, firstly, the coexistence of prismatic loops of different natures, and secondly, the nucleation and growth to large sizes of vacancy basis loops. In the work, within the framework of classical concepts of elastic interaction between a point defect and internal sink the
results of numerical calculations of the dependence of bias loops of different natures lying in the basal and prismatic planes of zirconium on their radius are presented. The essential role of the form of the boundary condition on the outer surface of loop area of influence in toroidal geometry is shown. Possibilities, both the coexistence of prismatic
loops of different natures and the growth of vacancy basis loops are discussed.
FEATURES OF MODIFICATIONS IN THE RE-SOLIDIFIED SURFACES OF ADVANCED MATERIALS DUE TO HIGH-POWER PLASMA PULSES
Authors: Herashchenko S.S. , Makhlai V.A. , Garkusha I.E. , Petrov Yu.V. , Aksenov N.N. , Kulik N.V. , Yelisyeyev D.V. , Shevchuk P.B. , Volkova Y.E. , Merenkova T.M. , Wirtz M.
Published: October 2023

The surface modification of advanced materials was studied through a series of repetitive plasma pulses caused tungsten melting. Features of the affected surface layers in reference materials (IGP W, AM W/WTa, Hastelloy, and EUROFER) for both fusion and fission applications were explored after exposure to plasma in the facilities (QSPA, MPC, and PPA) with different durations of plasma pulses. A detailed surface analysis was carried out with Scanning Electron Microscopy. It was found that the plasma treatment led to the formation of a modified layer as a result of the rapid re-solidification of the exposed surface. The fine cellular structures appeared in the re-solidified layers of the irradiated materials, with typical cell sizes ranging from 150 to 500 nm. An increase in the roughness of the
exposed surfaces was attributed to the presence of the cracks and re-solidified layer.
CONVECTION OF A VISCOUS INCOMPRESSIBLE COOLANT IN A HORIZONTAL CYLINDRICAL PIPE HEATED FROM BELOW. AN ANALYTICAL SOLUTION
Authors: Andrieieva O.L. , Abelentseva K.V. , Tkachenko V.I.
Published: October 2023

To intensify heat transfer processes in nuclear power, it is proposed to use natural convection in horizontal heat exchange tubes. In the article, the problem of convection of a viscous, incompressible fluid in a horizontal cylinder heated from below is analyzed analytically. The proposed analytical method is based upon the use of basic functions
that satisfy the initial equation but do not satisfy the boundary conditions. The problem with boundary conditions with a sufficient degree of accuracy is solved by dividing the area of the square described around the cylinder into a large number of smaller element cells. This separation has made it possible to obtain analytical expressions of
critical Rayleigh numbers for different positions of current lines in a horizontal cylinder with a viscous, incompressible fluid.
STRUCTURE AND MECHANICAL PROPERTIES OF Ti-Cr-Al-Nb AND Ti-Cr-Al-Nb-V MULTICOMPONENT ALLOYS
Authors: Velikodnyi O.M. , Vasilenko R.V. , Kalchenko O.S. , Kolodyi I.V. , Krainiuk Y.O. , Levenets A.V. , Stoev P.I. , Tikhonovsky M.A. , Tolstolutska G.D.
Published: October 2023

The empirical and semi-empirical models were used to analyze the phase-structural state of five- and fourcomponent alloys of the Ti-Cr-Al-Nb-V system. Two compositions of lightweight alloys were selected for experimental study: Ti60Cr11Al7Nb11V11 and Ti60Cr11Al7Nb22 (at. %). Ingots of these alloys were obtained by argonarc melting method, and they were subjected to homogenization, deformation by rolling and subsequent annealing at different temperatures. The influence of annealing temperature on the phase-structural state of the alloys, their hardness, and mechanical properties during tensile tests has been studied experimentally. It was found that the change of phase composition and grain size during annealing in the temperature range of 700…900 ºC practically does not affect the hardness and tensile strength of alloys. Annealing at 900 ºC transforms the alloys into a singlephase state with bcc lattice and significantly increases the elongation to fracture, which is about 30% for both alloys. In addition, the yield strength and tensile strength of the five-component alloy are noticeably higher than those of the four-component alloy.
DEPOSITION OF TEXTURED CONDENSATES OF TUNGSTEN BY HYDROGEN REDUCTION OF ITS HEXAFLUORIDE
Authors: Shirokov B.M. , Zhuravlyov O.Yu. , Malykhin D.G.
Published: October 2023

In this work, a study of textured tungsten coatings deposited by the hydrogen reduction of tungsten hexafluoride was carried out. The formation of condensate is carried out by the natural selection of columnar grains growing perpendicular to the surface of deposition. Depending on the oversaturation of the gas phase above the growing solid one, some planes of the pyramids are subjected to a predominant growth rate, which leads to the formation of a texture. In the range of parameters studied, (100) and (111) tungsten textures are formed. The measured surface roughness is within the 5 class.
A Comparative Analytical Study on Medicated Vegetable Washes with Distilled Water Wash w.s.r to Cypermethrin and Chlorpyriform Pesticide Residue in Coccinia Grandis
Authors: Jyothi.Sajayan  , Gundappa S Rao
Published: October 2023

Fresh vegetables and fruits are the main sources of micro-nutrients and macro nutrients for health. Pesticides are mainly used to increase the yield. Pesticides are potentially toxic to humans and can have both acute and chronic health effects, depending on the nature of exposure and duration exposure and the quantity of exposure. This study was done to evaluate the efficacy of medicated vegetable wash comparison. Two samples of Medicated water were prepared according to the Kshara preparation of Ayurveda classics. In Samhitas various decontamination have been explained for various types of pollution. Two commonly used pesticides, Cypermethrin and chlorpyrofos were taken in this study. For this study organic vegetable ivy gourd (Coccinia grandis) were selected and treated with the pesticides as per QuEChERs method (quick, easy, cheap, effective, rugged and safe) method. The analysis was done GCMS/MS. The results depicted reduction of pesticide residue by medicated water decontamination process with distilled water. Although it varied in different in the two samples, overall medicated water 2 is having more effect on both pesticide residues over medicated water 1and distilled water.
Effect of Musta (Cyperus Rotundus) and Pathya-Apathya in Sthaulya
Authors: Tripti Tyagi  , Sakshi Sharma  , Rajesh Sharma
Published: October 2023

Sthaulya (obesity) is so profound disease spreading worldwide and is associated with various systematic diseases. Sthaulya is mainly a lifestyle disorder occurring due to our eating habits of preserved and processed food items or it may have some genetic aetiology. Aim: To assess the efficacy of drug Musta along with Pathya-Apathya for 90 days. Material and Method: The subject has been selected from OPD with symptoms of Sthaulya and regular assessment has been done every 15 days at Ayurvedic and Unani Tibbia College and Hospital Karol Bagh. Drug Musta Churna (Cyperus rotundus) is administered orally with Pathya-Apathya for 90 days. At the end of the study, all data information related to the subject before and after treatment like weight, height, BMI measurement, and skin fold thickness of various regions and Lipid profile has been documented. Discussion: Before and after the treatment of the study subjective and objective parameters are thoroughly analysed and it has been found that there are practical changes in various parameters with no side effects. Conclusion: It has been concluded that single Musta churna is highly effective in Sthaulya along with Pathya-Apathya.
The Effect of Karkatibeejadi Churna by Internal Administration in Mutraghata with special reference to Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia
Authors: Shiji Mohan  , M S Deepa  , Remya V R
Published: October 2023

Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia is a non-malignant enlargement of the prostate gland caused by excessive growth of prostatic tissue. The main symptoms of BPH include hesitancy, frequency, urgency, weak stream urination, straining and nocturia. These together termed as LUTS. We cannot see a single disease in Ayurveda which shows all the features of benign prostatic hyperplasia. Mutragranthi is one among the 12 types of Mutraghatas which can be compared with benign prostatic hyperplasia due to its similarities in morphological, anatomical, and clinical features. Lower urinary symptoms in patients are very troublesome which affects their daily routine and sleep pattern and a negative impact on their quality of life. Embarrassment and the treatment cost prevent them to take timely treatment. In modern system of medicines, the treatment of BPH is done by conservative and surgical therapies. These methods have significant complications and are too expensive. Karkatibeejadi churna is mentioned in Bhaishajyaratnavali in Mutraghata prakarana. The ingredients of this Choorna are easily available and easy to prepare and consume. This case study was done in a participant of age 67 years with symptoms of benign prostatic hyperplasia which was confirmed by USG in search of an effective, cost effective conservative treatment. The Choorna was given for 60 days and assessments were done on 0th, 16th 31st, 46th and 61st days and the result showed significant reduction in symptoms, prostate volume and post void residual urine of benign prostatic hyperplasia.
Ekamoolika Prayoga Mentioned in Sushrutha Samhita
Authors: Yallappa GK  , Jayashree KS
Published: October 2023

Ekamoolika prayoga is the common and convenient way of prescribing medicine Ayurveda. Sushrutha samhita is one of the treatises famous for surgery and medicine. Eventhough there are abundant formulations mentioned in by Acharya sushrutha for various diseases there are also many Ekamoolika prayogas which have equal importance. There are single drugs mentioned for both maintainace of health and also treating diseases. We can also find medicines used both internally and externally. There are over 300 Ekamoolika prayoga mentioned in Sushrutha samhita which includes prescription for many diseases such as Krimi, Prameha, Graha Pratishedha, Netra roga, Twak vikara, Udara, Vrana etc. and also single drugs are mentioned for Rasayana, Vajeekarana and Swasthahita purpose. Different Anupana are mentioned based on the different Dosha involved in the disease. Encouraging the use of Ekamoolika prayoga is not only easy and convenient but also econonomical. It aims mainly on conservation thus avoiding the exploitation of drugs which are rare.
ANALYSIS OF THE MEANING AND EFFECT OF BTS'S SONG "LOVE MYSELF: ANSWER" ON FANDOM ARMY AMONG UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS
Authors: Agustia Alya Shafira , Pandin Moses Glorino Rumambo
Published: October 2023

This research is motivated by the phenomenon of KPOP or Korean Pop, where one of the famous artists is Bangtan Sonnyeondan (BTS), making the Love Yourself album and campaigning for the movement to love yourself at the 73rd UN General Assembly session which was held in New York, United States, on November 24, 2018. One of the songs from the album that was most talked about because of its influence in encouraging self-love is the song Love Myself: Answer. This song will be the object of this research. This study shows how undergraduate students who are members of the ARMY fandom or the designation of BTS fans interpret the song Love Myself: Answer and the effects after interpreting the song. This research was conducted using a qualitative method with a descriptive type of research. Data was collected using the interview method with purposive sampling technique. The population in this study were 5 University students at Airlangga University who met 2 criteria, namely undergraduate students and members of the fandom ARMY. The data analysis technique was carried out using Miles and Huberman analysis. The results showed that the participants interpreted the song as an encouragement to be confident on theirself and caused a motivated and enthusiastic influence to love theirself and they are not feeling lonely after that. We hope that future research can identify reasons people have motivations in life other than music. In this study, only a limited number of subjects were included so that it could not be generalized to a large number of subject groups.
Assessing the knowledge, attitudes, and safety practices of aesthetic laser hair removal providers in British Columbia
Authors: Sidhu Amerdeep , Chen Dale
Published: October 2023

Aesthetic laser hair removal (LHR) has gained global popularity. Guidelines are present to assist LHR operators in safely providing their services, however, there is a need for prescriptive measures in the regulations that govern Personal Service Establishment (PSE), which Environmental Health Officers (EHOs) enforce. Inadequate training can lead to improper use of the LHR device, which can cause various injuries or disorders to both the clients and the operator. Practitioners must be sufficiently trained and educated on the risks, hazards, and safety measures required to provide LHR services adequately. Therefore, LHR providers should be assessed to determine any discrepancies in safety knowledge.
Correlational Study of Escherichia coli Concentrations and Coastal Water Temperatures in Metro Vancouver’s Routine Beach Water Quality Reports from 2016-2022
Authors: Nikjou-Helabad Ghazal , Kambo Amardeep
Published: October 2023

The impact of climate change and the resulting more frequent heatwaves severely affect public health, as seen in the record-breaking 2021 Western North America heat wave. The elevated coastal water temperatures caused by rising ambient temperatures are expected to lead to increased recreational water use, which could contribute to higher levels of Recreational Water Illnesses (RWIs) due to the growth of specific pathogens. This study investigates any potential correlation between Escherichia Coli levels and coastal water temperatures in Routine Beach Water Quality reports from Metro Vancouver from 2016-2022. Furthermore, it aims to create a standardized Bathing Water Quality Index (BWQI) to reduce public exposure to pathogens and prepare for future extreme weather events.
Can Smartphones with External Microphones Be Used in Place of Sound Level Meters?
Authors: Gill Harkomal , Kambo Amardeep
Published: October 2023

Sound and noise are two sides of the same coin, around us during our daily lives. Excessive noise is listed as a public health concern and is one of the most common environmental and occupational exposures. Many municipalities in BC enacted Bylaws to regulate noise, which are enforced by Bylaw Officers and Environmental Health Officers (EHOs).

Noise complaints are addressed by conducting measurements with approved and standardized Commercial Sound Level Meters (SLMs). Smartphone technology has progressed rapidly in the past decade, including the use of external microphones. Studies have been conducted on their use, however, the effects of their use have yet to be fully assessed.
Evaluation of Flurbiprofen's anticonvulsant properties in pilocarpine-induced convulsions in mice
Authors: Albrefkani Naktal , Naser Ahmed
Published: October 2023

Background: Flurbiprofen is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug, it has non-selective COX inhibition properties, some NSAIDS has an anticonvulsant effect and benefit as an analgesic in seizure patient.

Objective: we aimed to evaluate the possible anticonvulsant effect of flurbiprofen in mice.

Methods: We used 25 mature male mice for our study, the mice were divided into five groups, then to prevent peripheral cholinergic activation, mice in all groups were injected intraperitoneally with atropine sulphate (1 mg/kg) subcutaneously one hour after dosing. Seizures were induced ten minutes later with a 300 mg/kg i.p. injection of pilocarpine. After the pilocarpine injection, the animals were monitored for 1 hour. seizures   severity was tested by the Racine scale.

Results: flurbiprofen at 0, 10, 20 and 40 mg/kg orally causes a significant decrease in the onset of convulsion and a considerable decrease in the duration of convulsion in comparison with the control group. Flurbiprofen at 20 and 40 mg/kg orally inhibited seizure scores in pilocarpine-treated mice in a dose-dependent manner. High-dose of flurbiprofen (40 mg/kg) significantly reduced seizure scores, similar to diazepam.

Conclusion: flurbiprofen has potential anticonvulsant properties in mice models, further study must be conducted to assess the primary mechanism of action.
EDUKASI TENTANG PENTINGNYA KECERDASAN SPIRITUAL BAGI ANAK USIA 5-13 TAHUN DI DESA JANJANG
Authors: Sisi Sisi
Published: October 2023

Kegiatan PkM ini dilaksanakan di Desa Janjang, Kecamatan Tayan Hulu, Kalimantan Barat. Pendekatan yang dipakai yaitu, survei lapangan dan literature research. Kegiatan PkM yang diselenggarakan merupakan upaya untuk memberikan pembekalan kepada anak usia 5-13 tahun di Desa Janjang tentang urgensi kecerdasan spiritual. Pelaksanaan kegiatan pengabdian dilatarbelakangi karena sebagian anak di Desa Janjang sedang mengalami degradasi kecerdasan spiritual, sehingga hal ini secara signifikan berdampak pada kehidupan kerohanian dan moralitas mereka yang tidak sesuai dengan kebenaran Firman Tuhan. Menilik dari masalah tersebut, Pengabdi PkM menawarkan gagasan sebagai alternatif penyelesaian masalah, yakni: Memberikan edukasi kepada anak usia 5-13 tahun di Desa Janjang tentang pengertian, manfaat, dan indikator kecerdasan spiritual yang mesti diketahuai, dipahami, dan diejawantahkan. Hasil yang diperoleh dari kegiatan PkM ini adalah, anak usia 5-13 tahun di Desa Janjang sudah memahami dan mengerti tentang pengertian, manfaat, dan indikator kecerdasan spiritual, serta cara menerapkannya dalam kehidupan mereka.
Comparative Evaluation of Dashamula saindhavaa Sarpi as Nasya (nasal administration) versus Oral administration in the Management of Ardhavabhedaka (~Migraine): A Randomized Parallel Group Clinical Study
Authors: Sinha Gaurav , Patni Kalpana
Published: October 2023

Ardhavabhedaka is described as one of the eleven types of Shiroroga (headache disorders) in all Ayurvedic classical texts. It is a disease in which there is acute pain in half of the head, laterals of the neck, temporal region, ear and eyes. Based on the similarity in etiology, pathology, symptoms and treatment principles Ardhavabhedaka can be very well connected with migraine. As per the International Headache Society (IHS), Migraine accounts for 16% of all primary headaches. As per WHO, Migraine prevalence and incidence of the attack suggest that migraine attacks around 3000 persons per million populations every day globally. Aim of Study: To compare the effect of Dashmula saindhavaa Sarpi Nasya and Oral in the Management of Ardhavabhedaka wsr to Migraine. Material and Methods: Total of 68 patients of age group 16 to 60 years of either sex were enrolled based on headache as the chief complaint. After screening via a Pre-diagnostic questionnaire (IHS), 24 patients were excluded and 44 patients recruited were randomly divided into two groups, group A received Dashmula saindhavaa Sarpi nasya, 6 drops in each nostril for 7 days, repeated after intervals of 1 week (four cycles) and Group B received Dashmula saindhava Sarpi orally 12 grams/day in two divided doses for 2 months. The assessment was done based on 4 point grading score of Clinical symptoms of Ardhavabhedaka (Migraine). Result: Overall effect of therapy shows that in Group A 05.00% had the complete cure, 50.00% of patients had marked improvement and 40.00% had moderate improvement whereas, in Group B, 05.88% had the complete cure, 35.29% of patients had marked improvement and 35.29% had moderate improvement. Both groups showed highly significant results (p = >0.001) in severity, duration, and frequency and various parameters of Ardhavabhedaka with more percentage improvement in Group A i.e., with Nasya therapy. Conclusion: Clinical assessment of Dashmula saindhava Sarpi nasya and as oral therapy on different parameters of Ardhavabhedaka showed that both are effective and safe.