bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Complicated clinical variants of mucoperiodontal lesions: desquamative gingivitis
Authors: Gileva O. S. , Libik T. V.
Published: March 2023

Objective. To study the frequency, clinical and topographic features, risk factors for development, quality of primary diagnosis and treatment of desquamative gingivitis in patients with chronic pathology of the oral mucosa.

Materials and methods. A cohort cross-sectional clinical study with elements of sociological analysis of patients (n = 314; 99 males and 215 females aged 18 to 62 years), who visited the medical advisory center for oral mucosal diseases (OMD) was conducted. According to the results of clinical and laboratory studies, the diagnosis of the main oral mucosal disease was formulated, and patients with desquamative gingivitis were isolated into a separate group. Hygienic (OHI-S) and periodontal (PMA, BoP, PBI, CPITN) indices were evaluated, and impact of oral pathology on the patients quality of life using OHIP-49-RU index was assessed for objectification of periodontal status.

Results. High (17.8 %) incidence of desquamative gingivitis was found in patients with chronic oral mucosal diseases of predominantly autoimmune origin (lichen planus, pemphigus vulgaris, erythema multiforme, psoriasis). Desquamative gingivitis develops significantly more often (60.7 %) in women and affects the vestibular surfaces of the anterior-upper dentogingival segment, manifests clinically apparent edema, pain, hemorrhagic and sensory-paresthetic symptoms, which limit the functionality of the patient (chewing, speech, oral hygiene, social communication and professional realization), that significantly reduces the key parameters of patients quality of life.

Conclusions. The main reasons for chronization of desquamative gingivitis and low effectiveness of its treatment are the following: low level of polyclinic diagnostics, problems of differential diagnosis, the predominant use of irrational, pathogenetically unjustified means and methods of treatment, as well as the lack of interdisciplinary approaches to the planning of complex therapy.
Morphology and functioning of limbic system: literature review
Authors: Torsunova Yu. P. , Afanasieva N. V.
Published: March 2023

Literature review on the structure and functioning of limbic system is presented in this article. Nowadays, in medical science there is a problem of the lack of systematic data regarding limbic system, because scientists often explore only one aspect of the structure or functioning of the system components. This review is aimed at overcoming this problem. The method of research involves analysis of numerous scientific articles, which are published in Cyberleninka, Nature, Medscape, National Library of Medicine etc. as well as educational literature on fundamental medical disciplines. It was established that there are available different influences of limbic system structures on behavior, cognitive function, motivation and body as a whole. Therefore, to study the limbic system, scientists should use an integrated approach and consider the limbic system specificity from the point of view of anatomy, histology, physiology and biochemistry.
Experimental Seakeeping and Uncertainty Analysis of Benchmark Ship Model in Regular Head and Beam Waves
Authors:   Institut Teknologi Sepuluh Nopember, Department of Marine Engineering, Kampus ITS - Sukolilo Indonesia, Research Center for Hydrodynamics Technology - BRIN, Rizal Nandiko , Purnama Sari Dian , Cahyono Beny , Dwi Prastyo Dedy , Ali Baharuddin , Arianti Erdina
Published: March 2023

Confidence levels of the seakeeping experiment results can be assessed through uncertainty analysis. The seakeeping experiments with a free-running model system were carried out in the manoeuvring and ocean engineering basin (MOB) at the Indonesian Hydrodynamic Laboratory (IHL) using uncertainty techniques to improve the experiment quality. The method used is the International Organization for Standardization, Guide for Uncertainty of Measurements (ISO-GUM), type A and B uncertainty, which is the foundation for the uncertainty analysis for seakeeping experiment recommendations released by the International Towing Tank Conference (ITTC). This research aims to determine the combined uncertainty value of the seakeeping experiment on a benchmark ship model with a scale of 1:62, representing the full scale of 186 meters. Seakeeping testing is carried out under head and beam waves, each with regular waves at one wave height (Hs) with three different wave periods (Tw). The experimental seakeeping result, generally, has the same tendency in each heave, pitch, and roll motion mode. The expanded uncertainty with 95% confidence level of the RAO-Heave uncertainty in all period conditions is always less than 3%, RAO-Pitch uncertainty in all period conditions is always less than 1%, and RAO-Roll uncertainty in all period conditions is always less than 1.2%. These uncertainties are quite small.
Pengembangan Media Buku Teks Subtema Peristiwa Kebangsaan Seputar Proklamasi dengan Penguatan Karakter Cinta Tanah Air Kelas V SD
Authors: Wulandari Agnes Fitri Ayu , Zainuddin M. , Murti Tri
Published: March 2023

Abstract: The purpose of this study is to produce a textbook on the sub-theme of National Events Around the Proclamation by strengthening the character of love for the homeland class V SDN Rejomulyo which is valid according to material experts, media and teachers and is practical for students. This development research uses the ADDIE model. Product validity according to material experts is 95,83 percent, media is 95,83 percent and users are 91,66 percent. The resylts of the initial trial for thr ptacticality assessment obtained a score of 88,33 percent.. While the final trial score 90 percent practicality. So this book is very valid and practical and has a very strong strengthening of the character of love for the homeland.
Abstrak: Tujuan penelitian ini menghasilkan buku teks subtema peristiwa kebangsaan seputar proklamasi dengan penguatan karakter cinta tanah air kelas V SDN Rejomulyo  yang valid menurut ahli materi, media, dan  guru serta praktis bagi siswa. Penelitian pengembangan ini menggunakan model ADDIE. Validitas produk menurut ahli materi 95, 83 persen, media  95,83 persen dan pengguna 91, 66 persen. Hasil uji coba awal untuk penilaian kepraktisan memperoleh skor 90 persen. Sedangkan uji coba akhir skor kepraktisan 91,56 persen. Jadi buku ini sangat valid dan praktis serta memiliki penguatan karakter cinta tanah air yang sangat kuat.etode, serta hasil penelitian.
Kemampuan Guru dalam Pembuatan Soal Higher Order Thinking Skills (HOTS) pada Pembelajaran Tematik Muatan IPA SD Kelas Tinggi
Authors: Mahmudah Afifah Akhlaqul , Sukamti Sukamti , Thohir M. Anas
Published: March 2023

Abstract: The Industrial Revolution 4.0 has an impact in all aspects including the world of education. Students are required to master various skills, including critical thinking. So, it is necessary to hold regular exercises in order to continue to train students' critical thinking skills. The teacher's role in providing facilities must be supported by adequate abilities, including in preparing HOTS questions to train students' critical thinking skills. This study aims to describe the ability of teachers in making questions, teachers' perceptions ofquestions HOTS, the obstacles encountered, and the solutions applied by teachers to overcome obstacles in the preparation of HOTS questions in thematic learning, especially in science content. The method used is Mix Methods. The results showed that the ability of high-grade teachers in preparing HOTS Science questions was included in the good category. This is indicated by the percentage of the results of the analysis of the suitability of the questions with the guidelines for the preparation of the HOTS questions, showing the percentage is above 50 percent, which means that the teacher's ability in preparing HOTS questions is included in the good category.

Abstrak: Revolusi Industri 4.0 berdampak dalam semua aspek termasuk dunia pendidikan. Peserta didik dituntut menguasai berbagai macam keterampilan termasuk critial thinking. Maka, perlu diadakan latihan secara teratur guna terus melatih kemampuan berpikir kritis peserta didik. Peran guru dalam penyediaan fasilitas harus didukung dengan kemampuan yang memadai, termasuk dalam menyusun soal HOTS guna melatih kemampuan berpikir kritis peserta didik. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mendeskripsikan kemampuan guru dalam pembuatan soal, persepsi guru tentang soal HOTS, hambatan yang ditemui, dan solusi yang diterapkan oleh guru untuk mengatasi hambatan dalam penyusunan soal HOTS pada pembelajaran tematik khususnya pada muatan IPA. Metode yang digunakan ialah Mix Methods. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa kemampuan guru kelas tinggi dalam menyusun soal HOTS IPA sudah termasuk dalam kategori baik. Hal ini ditunjukkan dengan persentase hasil analisis kesesuaian soal dengan pedoman penyusunan soal HOTS menunjukkan persentase diatas 50 persen yang artinya kemampuan guru dalam menyusun soal HOTS termasuk dalam kategori baik.
Analisis Kebutuhan Bahan Ajar Tematik Tema 2 bagi Siswa Kelas V Sekolah Dasar
Authors: Almuwafiqi Natasya , Yuniawatika Yuniawatika , Ahdhianto Erif
Published: March 2023

Abstract: This study aims to analyze the need for practical and interesting companion teaching materials according to the character of fifth grade elementary school students in order to be able to increase the character of students' curiosity. This study uses descriptive qualitative research methods. The data in this study were obtained from interviews with fifth grade teachers and the distribution of questionnaires to all fifth grade students at SDN Karangsari 2 Blitar City. Based on the results of interviews with fifth grade teachers, it was shown the need for companion teaching materials in theme 2. This is in line with the needs analysis questionnaire showing 78 percent of students need companion teaching materials for theme books. Based on the results of interviews and questionnaires, the needs analysis proves that it is necessary to develop complementary teaching materials for theme 2 thematic books that are integrated with technology to support interactive teaching and learning processes and can increase students' curiosity.

Abstrak: Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menganalisis kebutuhan bahan ajar pendamping yang praktis dan menarik sesuai dengan karakter siswa kelas V SD agar mampu meningkatkan karakter rasa ingin tahu siswa. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode penelitian kualitatif deskriptif. Data pada penelitian ini diperoleh dari wawancara dengan guru kelas V serta penyebaran angket kepada seluruh siswa kelas V di SDN Karangsari 2 Kota Blitar. Berdasarkan hasil wawancara dengan guru kelas V SDN Karangsari 2 Kota Blitar menunjukkan perlunya bahan ajar pendamping pada tema 2. Hal tersebut sejalan dengan angket analisis kebutuhan menunjukkan 78 persen siswa perlu bahan ajar pendamping buku tema. Berdasarkan hasil wawancara dan angket analisis kebutuhan membuktikan  bahwa perlunya pengembangan bahan ajar pendamping buku tematik tema 2 yang terintegrasi dengan teknologi untuk menunjang proses belajar mengajar yang interaktif dan dapat meningkatkan rasa ingin tahu siswa.
Ortaokul 8. Sınıf Öğrencilerinin Matematiksel Söylemlerinin İncelenmesi: Doğrusal Denklemler Durumu
Authors: ÇOLAK Hatice , AKINCI Mustafa
Published: March 2023

Cebir öğretiminde denklem sistemlerinin, kavramsal olarak zorluğu ve karmaşık yapısının dikkate alınması gerekmektedir. Diğer taraftan, öğrencileri kuralları ezberlemeye teşvik eden, çoğunlukla uygulamaya dönük, gündelik hayatla ilişkili bulunmayan, yalnızca sembol ve işlemi kapsayan uygulamaları içeren cebir öğretimi, bu yapının açığa çıkmasında engel oluşturmaktadır. Doğrusal denklemler kapsamında öğrencilerin gelişimsel öğrenmelerini ve öğretmenlerin doğrusal denklemler konusunun öğretimini sosyo-kültürel bakış açısından ele alan öğrenme ile öğretimi birlikte inceleyen çalışmaların gerekliliği öngörülmektedir. Bu doğrultuda araştırmada, ortaokul öğrencilerinin doğrusal denklemlerle ilgili söylemlerinin değişimini ve öğretimle olan bağını ortaya çıkarmak hedeflenmiştir. Bu hedef doğrultusunda yedi öğrenciden oluşan katılımcılarla yarı yapılandırılmış klinik görüşme ve sınıf gözlemleri gerçekleştirilmiştir. Bulgular değerlendirildiğinde öğrencilerin doğrusal denklemlerle ilgili matematiksel söylemleri oluştururken güçlük çektikleri belirlenmiştir.
Arduino Based System Design for Measuring Heart Rate and Body Temperature
Authors: M.a Shakarji Adnan , Gölcük Adem
Published: March 2023

The aim of this study is to develop a multi-sensor and low-cost biosensor system using Arduino Uno microcontroller board. With this system, heart rate and body temperature can be measured digitally. In this way, the vital values of those with health problems will be monitored regularly, and sudden changes in vital values will be detected immediately. While developing the system, Arduino Uno control card, heart rate sensor and temperature sensor were used. In addition, a software sensitive to detecting changes in heart rate and body temperature has been developed. The system created is open to future additions and improvements. The data obtained through the sensors on the system can be easily tracked by transferring them to the computer over wi-fi. At the same time, it can be improved by placing more sensors in the system according to the purpose of use. As a result of the tests, it has been seen that the system successfully transmits the information received from the sensors to the users in the desired time and gives an audible warning at the determined critical values. Thanks to this system, vital changes in heart rate and body temperature can be accessed remotely and instantly, and it is thought that this will contribute to the field of medicine.
Knowledge of patients visiting al- Zahraa Teaching Hospital in Najaf city about Toxoplasmosis
Authors: Mushattat S.J.
Published: March 2023

A descriptive study was conducted in 2020 to Assessment of patients knowledge about preventive measures of Toxoplasmosis. A sample of 1000 patients was selected, a period 1/1/2022 to 1/6/2022. The data were obtained by the visitors interviewed by answering the questionnaire , The questionnaires have 14 questions divided into three parts: section 1:Age information. section2: Gender information, section3: Educational information. The results were analyzed using a program SPSS .The study revealed that the highest percentage of the samples (34.4.0% ) was within age group of (16 - 25) years. The population of the university 320 (32.0%)is more familiar with the disease.the number of women who have been diagnosed with the disease more than men reached 602(60.2%) women and the number of men 398(39.8%) . the study found that only 268 of femal have knowledge of the disease, while for men, 296 of them have knowledge of the disease indicates that men's knowledge more Of women. The relationship between knowledge and age was 249 from age (36-45)compare with other groups and relationship between knowledge and education was 205 from university level compare with other groups.
Study about the association between toxoplasma and breast cancer in Najaf During 2020
Authors: Al-Sharefi M.R.A. , Mahdi A.A. , AlSaegh A.A.R. , Abed H.A. , Al-Ghazali H.R. , Mahdi R.A.
Published: March 2023

This study was begin from January to December 2020 , to learn where there breast cancer and toxoplasma infection are related By used immunology test results . 2020, to know the association between Toxoplasma infection and breast cancer .by examine immunological test.32 women who had tumors were the subjects of a study conducted at the Al-Sadder Teaching Hospital in Al-Najaf Al-Ashraf , with breast tumor symptom . the mean age of women from 35-45 years ago . X-ray was done at first and sonar to detected the site of tumor and size . Biopsy was taken and sent to the Al- kafeel histopathological laboratory for making block and stain with hemaxlin and eoxin typical Histological change and ductal cancer show with irregular shape of duct mammary gland ,by use H & E method , serological was applied for toxoplasma appear in Five women is positive test for Toxoplasma AB by used special kit . the rest women consider control group . this study was find significant Toxoplasma associated with breast cancer , the case record at first time in Al-Najaf government.
The inhibitory and synergistic role of liponanocortisone on monocytes, lymphocytes, and platelets in male rats with arthritis
Authors: Hussein T.H. , AL-Sallami A.S.M.
Published: March 2023

Nanotechnology in the treatment of diseases is considered one of the prominent techniques for obtaining safe and effective medicines and treatments at the same time. The aim of the research is to know the synergistic therapeutic effect of liponanocortisone in improving arthritis in rats. Fifteen rats were used in this experiment, divided into three groups (five rats per group), the first group was injected with Normal Saline (as a control group), the second group induced arthritis, it was injected with FIA for a week, the third group, after a week elapsed for the development of arthritis, this was injected The group took liponanocortisone for a week as well. The results of the current study showed significant changes in the percentage of lymphocytes, monocytes and platelets in the third group, compared with the control group and the arthritis group. This study revealed that patients with joint pain who develop arthritis show a change in cellular immune parameters that appear in the periphery, starting with a decrease in lymphocytes with an increase in the percentage of monocytes and platelets, meaning that there is a synergistic association between monocytes and Platelets leading to arthritis. The current study also indicated the efficiency of the therapeutic compound in inhibiting this association between monocytes and platelets by disabling this association and raising the percentage of lymphocytes and increasing their association with platelets to act as an anti-arthritis.
Drug Repurposing of Human LMTK3 from ATP competitive inhibitors for Breast Cancer
Authors: Vickram A.S.
Published: March 2023

Breast cancer is the second most common cancer in the world. The ovarian hormone, estrogen plays its role in stimulating breast cell division, breast growth and development and support of the growth of estrogens-responsive tumors. A recently characterized key molecule to breast cancer cell is Lemur tyrosine kinase-3 (LMTK3). LMTK3, belonging to receptor tyrosine kinase family, has been identified as a key protein involved in breast cancer and endocrine resistance. LMTK3 is involved at molecular level for invasion of cells throughout the surrounding tissue, breaching of tissue barrier and permeation of cancer cells using several mechanism. The computational approach is followed for the designing of specific inhibitors against human LMTK3 towards breast cancer treatment. With the use of 3D model of lemur tyrosine kinase3 domain structure and ATP binding site, ATP competitive inhibitors are used to screen the top inhibitors using the AutoDock Vina and AutoDock. The virtual screening and followed by re-docking methods result in identification of Dabrafenib and Axitinib are potent inhibitors for LMTK3 with effective complex formation. Thus, our results reveal the structural mechanism of the LMTK3 inhibition and proposed inhibitors can be used in breast cancer treatment with further experimental study.
Effectiveness of awareness video on knowledge, attitude and practice regarding infection control measures among housekeeping employees in teritary care hospital at Puducherry
Authors: Lavanya S. , Kripa A.A. , Prabavathy S.
Published: March 2023

Introduction: The prevalence of Hospital acquired infections (HAI) varies widely across the globe. Worldwide, it is estimated that almost 10% of the hospitalized patients acquire at least one HAI. House keeping employees are at high risk of being infected and also, they serves as a tool of spreading infection and also most of them lack in knowledge and practice of infection control measures. Hence a study was planned to evaluate the effectiveness of awareness vedio on infection control measures among house keeping employees at selected hospital, Puducherry.. Methodology: Sixty samples who fit into the inclusion criteria were selected by Simple random Sampling technique. 30 minutes of Awareness video on infection control practices shown to house keeping employees followed by assessment of knowledge, attitude and practice and the differences were noted. The effectiveness of statistically tested by paired t test Result: In evaluation of knowledge, attitude and practice the improvement score was statistically tested by paired t- test which was found to be highly statistically significant at p
Swallowing and Oral Care Intervention on Dysphagia among Post- Extubation Patients
Authors: Swathi D. , Thenmozhi P. , KalaBarathi S.
Published: March 2023

Introduction: One of the most common causes of admission to the intensive care unit is the need for mechanical ventilation. Orotracheal intubation for life support can cause dysphagia and delay oral feeding after extubation. Hence, the current study was conducted to determine the effectiveness of swallowing and oral care intervention on dysphagia among post-extubation patients. Methods: Quasi-experimental research design was adopted to conduct the study with 60 samples that met the inclusion criteria at saveetha Medical College and Hospital. Samples were selected by convenience sampling and assigned to the experimental group (n=30) and the control group (n=30). Demographic and clinical variables were collected using multiple choice questionnaires followed by a pre-test assessment using the Gugging swallowing screen for both the experimental and control groups. The experimental group received the swallowing and oral care intervention twice daily for five consecutive days. The control group received routine care at the hospital. The post-test assessment was done using the Gugging swallowing screen at the end of the 5th day of intervention for both the experimental and control group. Results: Out of 30 participants, more than 50% had slight dysphagia to moderate levels of dysphagia samples in both the experimental and control group. The pre-intervention mean score was compared with a post-intervention score in the experimental group by paired t-test, showing statistical significance (p
Detection of Covid 19 Using Deep Learning Approach
Authors: Breesha R. , Priyadharshini D.S. , Aishwarya K. , Sundaran V.V. , Agasteu A.S. , Sriman S.
Published: March 2023

COVID-19 has been a major field for researchers to investigate it using deep learning techniques using Resnet, The prevalence rate of COVID-19 is rapidly raising everybody throughout the globe. Although no vaccines for this pandemic have been discovered yet, deep learning techniques proved themselves to be a powerful tool in the arsenal used by clinicians for the automatic diagnosis of COVID-19.A deep learning model is used to predict Covid-19 with high accuracy, The Reset introduces the concept of skip connection to facilitate the computation faster and results with less training error than other architectures, Reset combined batch normalization and individual residual units to solve the problem of vanishing gradients, degradation, low-quality image and provides a reasonable classification into infected of non-infected, with a average accuracy. Deep learning approach is used to provide more reliable diagnosis, specifically in resource limited areas and it also reduces the cost of diagnosis. In the proposed work, the image are passed through convolutional layer consists of residual units which is defined by Relu and Batch normalization. Finally, proceeded by fully connected layer to give the predicted output either covid-19 infected or uninfected images .This paper aims to overview the recently developed systems based on deep learning techniques using medicals imaging modalities like X- Ray.
Detection of brain tumor using Matlab
Authors: Yogapriya M. , Menaka M. , Vimalraj K. , Vishalraj K. , Yashwanthraj A.
Published: March 2023

The detection and treatment of tumors is one medical issue that remains challenging in the field of biomedicine. Because earlier imaging methods were intrusive, the CT 131 Malignant Tumor and MRI imaging techniques let the surgeons provide a better picture. Pre-processing, segmentation, and morphological operation are the three stages of processing of tumor images. After the source image is acquired, it is pre-processed to create an image that is comparable to a histogram by converting the original image to greyscale, using a high pass filter to get rid of noise, a median filter to boost quality, and finishing with an enhancement stage.
Modern features of diagnosis and treatment of thoraco-abdominal injuries
Authors: Khodzhimatov G.M. , Yakhyoev S.M.
Published: March 2023

The improved algorithm of the diagnosing and treatment tactic of thoracoabdominal injuries can allows for timely diagnosis and the choice of adequate treatment tactics. The important role and opportunities of the endovideosurgical technologies are revealed in the diagnosis and surgical management of patients with thoracic and abdominal trauma. The results of diagnostics and treatment of patients with thoracoabdominal injuries using the diagnostic and treatment tactic algorithm improved by the authors were analyzed. The use of the offered diagnostic and treatment algorithm has improved the results of treatment of this severe category of patients. The clinical effectiveness of minimally invasive methods of the treatment and diagnosing of the thoracoabdominal injury is average 1.1 times higher than traditional surgical approaches.
Detection of various attacks using B-GNB in health care IoT
Authors: Arul S.C. , Vijayalakshmi A. , Abishek E.
Published: March 2023

Despite various advances in health care applications, Intrusion detection remains a challenging task in wireless network due to numerous amount of traffic and large amount of sensitive data leading to various cyber attacks (DDoS, MITM, scan etc).The sensors are used to collect the real time data of patients or wearable devices and send the same to doctors for analyzing various diseases in early stages using IoT. Wireless network is vulnerable to intruders ,mainly for carrying sensitive information hence this paper proposes supervised machine learning technique B-GNB to detect various attacks in Health care data in IuT.The proposed model chooses the best features and accurately classifies attacks with 96% accuracy.
Afghan English Major Students’ Attitudes Toward Native-Like Proficiency in the English Language
Authors: Mashwani Hazrat Usman , Noori Abdullah
Published: March 2023

The term native-like proficiency in English refers to the ability to speak the English language like a native speaker. This study was conducted to investigate Afghan English major undergraduate students’ attitudes toward native-like proficiency in the English language at two public universities in Afghanistan. The study specifically investigated the attitudes of Afghan English major undergraduate students toward the characteristics of a native speaker of the English language, native speakers’ linguistic imperialism, and native-like proficiency in the English language. A mixed research design was used for the study. The quantitative data were descriptively analyzed in terms of frequencies using SPSS and presented in tables. The qualitative data were thematically analyzed and presented. A total of 113 fourth-year (senior students)  voluntarily participated in the study. The findings revealed that perfect pronunciation, fluency, and grammatical accuracy were the defining attributes of native speakers. Similarly, students believed that only native speakers have the right to decide the rules or to standardize the English language and that only a native speaker has better English language skills. Moreover, the results revealed that Afghan English major students’ attitudes toward native-like proficiency in the English language were highly positive, and they love to speak with a native-like accent. It is hoped that the current study’s findings will help educators and will be a valuable addition to the current mass of data on the subject.
Watermelon skiing with a melancholy outcome: massive haemoperitoneum secondary to traumatic rupture of a para-adnexal leiomyoma
Authors: McElhatton Claire P. , Webb Peita , Stokes Matthew
Published: March 2023

A 33-year-old woman sustained blunt abdominal trauma following a watermelon skiing accident in a rural location. She had massive haemoperitoneum and required transfer by helicopter to a level one trauma centre. At laparotomy, the cause of haemoperitoneum was found to be due to traumatic rupture of a para-adnexal leiomyoma. On review of the literature, this is the first reported case of traumatic haemoperitoneum from ruptured para-adnexal leiomyoma, and the first reported trauma associated injury from watermelon skiing.
Dengue Fever
Authors: Rodriguez H Gabriel Tadeo
Published: March 2023

This paper provides an updated review of the dengue situation in the Latin-American countries, focusing on Colombia as a highly and historically affected nation. In first instance, it presents a scientific overview about the biology, clinical progress, transmission mode and epidemiology of the disease. Secondly, it describes the different outbreaks in the region during the past five decades. Thirdly, as an illustration of historical trends in most provinces and Colombian territories, early detection and predictive value of a dengue epidemic is inadequate and how a surveillance system should work. Based on these, the document proposes to provide a framework for a pilot model of a sustained and integrated epidemiological surveillance system in Colombia, focused on early detection, prediction (turning point) of outbreaks and recommendation of a model to be implemented by the Colombian local health units of each affected territory.
It emphasizes that a vector-borne disease such as dengue must be addressed locally, having the individual, all the way through a primary health care and population-based approach, at the center of the system. It also highlights a new approach for returning to the basics in primary health attention in which the community health promoter be again one of the main participants. The paper concludes that without a primary health care approach, particularly under the existing decentralized local and regional governments, it will be so difficult to achieve real control over this kind of cyclical public health issues.
Girder resonant properties analysis for the “SKIF” synchrotron
Authors: Dergach P. A. , Baranov G. N. , Karyukina K. Yu. , Drobchik A. N.
Published: March 2023

All magnetic elements that form a closed orbit and focus the beam of charged particles in the accelerator are installed on special precise and stable supports – girders. Like any mechanical system, the girder has its natural frequencies, at which the vibrations coming to it are amplified. To ensure the stability of the charged particle beam, it is important to understand how mechanical vibrations are transmitted from the floor to the magnetic element, since even small perturbations can lead to a worsening in the parameters of the charged particle beam. The article presents the results of experimental seismometric measurements of the girders for magnetic elements of the booster Siberian Circular Photon Source “SKIF”. Their natural frequencies are determined.
Inovação e desenvolvimento sustentável: um estudo de caso sobre os efeitos do uso do aplicativo para gestão de resíduos sólidos em São José do Herval - RS
Authors: Araldi Rafael , Lague Guilherme Machado , Costa Celso Maciel da , Schwantz Patricia Inês , Lara Daniela Mueller de
Published: March 2023

A gestão dos resíduos sólidos é um dos fatores essenciais para o avanço das questões socioambientais. Contudo, é dever do poder público e da sociedade estabelecer, executar e fiscalizar medidas de gestão e controle. E, a inovação tecnológica pode ser uma alternativa prática e efetiva no monitoramento do descarte dos resíduos. Este estudo objetivou desenvolver um aplicativo para smartphones como ferramenta de gestão dos resíduos sólidos municipais de São José do Herval-RS. A metodologia empregada foi pesquisa-ação, com caráter descritivo e experimental, através de um estudo de caso. Os procedimentos foram divididos em três etapas. Inicialmente, foi desenvolvido um aplicativo para identificar locais de descartes irregulares de resíduos sólidos no município. Posteriormente, realizou-se o levantamento dos dados com uso do aplicativo e, por fim, estes dados foram tratados e interpretados. Foram computadas 23 denúncias, destacando-se como mais relevantes os resíduos do tipo: domiciliares secos (28,85%), volumosos (25%), industriais (19,23), verdes (9,62%), da construção civil (7,69%), de limpeza pública (5,77%) e domiciliares orgânicos (3,84%). Foi possível propor melhorias quanto às práticas de educação ambiental, auxiliando nas políticas públicas ambientais do município. Ademais, além de servir como suporte à gestão municipal, a ferramenta também possui interface entre tecnologia, sociedade e meio ambiente.
Comunicação institucional no ambiente virtual: análise do portal eletrônico do IFRN sob a ótica da transparência ativa
Authors: Azevedo Jucélio Batista de , Brandão Pamela De Medeiros
Published: March 2023

O presente artigo tem por objetivo analisar a atuação do IFRN no tocante à promoção da transparência informacional em seu portal eletrônico, tendo em vista as exigências legais de divulgação proativa de dados e informações de caráter público para a sociedade. Adotou-se a estratégia metodológica de estudo de caso, com o uso de procedimentos de pesquisa documental e de levantamento de dados secundários no portal eletrônico do IFRN. Como instrumentos de coleta de dados, utilizou-se de checklist para orientar a navegação no portal e de envio de pedido de acesso à informação ao IFRN, por via do Sistema de Informação ao Cidadão (SIC). Em face dos resultados obtidos, concluiu-se que, em razão da ocorrência de algumas ausências ou inconformidades de informações identificadas por meio do estudo empírico, as exigências previstas no ordenamento jurídico brasileiro que se referem ao fomento da transparência ativa não são observadas em sua integralidade pelo IFRN. No entanto, a atuação institucional, na maior parte dos aspectos avaliados na pesquisa, apresentou conformidade com os ditames legais que exigem a divulgação proativa de informações de caráter público, notadamente os previstos na Lei de Acesso à Informação (LAI) e em seu decreto regulamentador.
SUPPORT FOR STUDENTS WITH SPECIFIC NEEDS IN SLOVAKIA AND IN THE CZECH REPUBLIC
Authors: Polackova Vladimira , Sender Barbora , Benyrova Katerina , Hrabackova Pavla
Published: March 2023

The presented study compares theoretical and empirical starting points oriented toward the system of support for students with specific needs at universities in Slovakia and the Czech Republic. The topic is part of the solution of the project E+: Changing Our Story: The Pursuit of Inclusive Education, which focuses on supporting the inclusion of students with specific needs. In tertiary education, only mainstream education is available for students with specific needs, which means creating conditions in which they will be able to develop their potential with a strong, inclusive support system and with the participation of a collaborative team of experts who work directly and indirectly at universities in both countries.
LGBTQIA+ Students Exhibit Differing Information Practices Based on Social Media Presence and Self-Identified Personality Type
Authors: Jasmin Hilary
Published: March 2023

A Review of:
de la Cruz, J., Winfrey, A., & Solomon, S. (2022). Navigating the network: An exploratory study of LGBTQIA+ information practices at two single-sex HBCUs. College & Research Libraries, 83(2), 278–295. https://doi.org/10.5860/crl.83.2.278
Objective –To explore the information practices of LGBTQIA+ students and the potential for academic libraries to impact or influence these practices.
Design – Focus groups and individual interviews.
Setting – Two single-sex Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) in the USA.
Subjects – Twenty-three (23) LGBTQIA+ students who were recruited through convenience and snowball sampling.
Methods – Students from the two colleges were hired and trained as recruiters and interviewers. Twenty-three (23) total interviews on information practices were conducted—nine (9) via focus group, fourteen (14) via individual interviews. No two students participated in both a focus group and an individual interview. Question banks were drafted by the authors for the interviewers to use.
Main Results – Four primary themes arose in qualitative, applied thematic analysis: Acceptance, Support, Personality, and Social Media. Acceptance was further discussed by an interviewee stating one of the colleges in the study was started by lesbians, but this is silent in the campus history. Thus, it is difficult to feel accepted on a campus with so much erasure of LGBTQIA+ history. In conjunction with Acceptance is the lack of Support from both campuses, namely in events, activities, and other affirming programming for LGBTQIA+ students. Students felt the need for more explicit, unequivocal support for LGBTQIA+ students from campus administration. Findings also suggested that Personality, namely participants’ self-identified introversion, may contribute to information deprivation due to fewer social connections and therefore less information sharing. Social Media, the final theme, was noted as the most powerful forum for information sharing for students, as well as a space to normalize LGBTQIA+ movement and visibility. Finally, students viewed the library in a traditional light, such as a study space. The reasoning for some LGBTQIA+ students rejecting the library as a safe space was unclear, though the authors hypothesize this may be due to safety while returning back to their dorms at night.
Conclusion – With a paucity of research in the information practices of LGBTQIA+ students, specifically those enrolled at HBCUs, the authors concluded that continued research is needed to understand how libraries can create safety and visibility. One primary mode for this might be to make more visible that libraries are not neutral, and that supporting LGBTQIA+ students should be a priority.
Miscommunication and Employee Power Dynamics May Affect Student Navigation of Library Resources
Authors: Bridgeman Matthew
Published: March 2023

A Review of:
Almeida, N., & Tidal, J. (2022). Library wayfinding and ESOL students: Communication challenges and empathy-based intervention. portal: Libraries and the Academy, 22(2), 453–474. https://doi.org/10.1353/pla.2022.0025  
Objective – To map the experiences of students of English for speakers of other languages (ESOL) navigating an academic library.
Design – A wayfinding study to evaluate how students navigate a library.
Setting – An urban-based academic library at an institution of higher education.
Subjects – Students of English for speakers of other languages (ESOL).
Methods – A mixed methods study including visual recordings, web screen capture, interviews, and surveys. Subjects were recruited through email. Twelve participants were selected and given an initial screening survey. They were given four tasks to complete: Find a book in the stacks, find a book in the reserves, find a DVD in media, and find a database. They were equipped with a GoPro camera and were given a think-aloud protocol (TAP). They were then given a post-task debriefing interview. Qualitative data were analyzed and coded. Quantitative data like success of task and time to completion were also recorded.
Main Results – Success rate varied among tasks: Finding a book in reserves had the highest rate at 75%, while finding a database had the lowest at 50%. Time also varied from 12 minutes to find a book in the stacks to just under 6 minutes to find a database. Seven of the 12 participants indicated they had prior library experience; however, they still encountered skill gaps. They lacked familiarity with the space, policies, website, and terminology. Participants also struggled with library jargon and inconsistent use of jargon among staff and librarians.
Conclusion – The researchers discovered there were discrepancies between language used in signs, directions provided by staff, and information provided on the website. Signage was important because several participants made remarks on lack a familiarity with the library space. They would get lost and anxious. In addition, the video recordings and subsequent discussions among the staff and librarians showed issues arising from the power dynamics in the library organization. Staff felt pressured to provide reference services when librarians were unavailable due to staffing shortages, which led to miscommunication. These conclusions lead to empathy-based training to address language discrepancies and experiences among staff. It also provided additional rationale for hiring.
Competitive advantage as a mediating variable of corporate social responsibility programs’ effect on SME sustainability
Authors: Rochayatun Sulis , Pratikto Heri , Wardoyo Cipto , Handayati Puji
Published: March 2023

The important role of small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in the economy requires SMEs to achieve business sustainability. The sustainability of SMEs can be achieved with assistance and guidance from external parties, both government and private, through corporate social responsibility (CSR) programs. This study investigates the mediating role of competitive advantage in the relationship between CSR programs and sustainability. The population of this study comprised SME owners who participated in CSR assistance programs offered by either state-owned enterprises or the private sector. This study collected quantitative data from 110 SMEs in East Java, located in the Malang, Probolinggo, Mojokerto, Kediri, and Blitar regions. Using structural equation modeling (SEM), the result was that companies or governments that provide CSR program assistance to SMEs contribute to an increase in SMEs' competitive advantage and business sustainability. Competitive advantage mediates the relationship between CSR programs and SME business sustainability. For companies or governments, providing CSR programs to SMEs requires mentoring models and CSR programs that focus on providing training to increase product innovation by creating unique products not easily imitated by competitors while maintaining competitive quality and prices. In addition, there is a need for training to increase SMEs’ understanding of compliance with legal standards in business management, the importance of establishing a comprehensive code of ethics in business management, and the role of SMEs’ contribution to charity so that business sustainability can continue to be pursued.
TR Dizinde İndekslenen Tıp Dergilerinin Yıllara Göre Değişimi ve Acil Tıp Alt Konularında Bilimsel Yayın Kabul Edenlerin 2022 Yılı Değerlendirmesi
Authors: TEKİN Fatih Cemal
Published: March 2023

Amaç: TR Dizin üzerinden taranan tıp dergi sayılarının yıllara göre değişiminin değerlendirilmesi, bu dergiler içinde acil tıp konularında bilimsel yayın kabul edenlerin tespit edilmesi ve oranı, acil tıp alanında yayın kabul eden dergilere yapılan atıf oranlarının, kendine atıf oranları gibi bibliyografik değişkenlerin ve bunları etkileyen durumların araştırılmasıdır.

Gereç ve Yöntem: Çalışmamız bibliyografik tarzda tasarlanmış olup retrospektif tipte, kesitsel bir araştırmadır. Verilerin elde edilmesi için TR Dizin sistemi kullanılmıştır. 2022 yılında TR Dizinde indekslenen dergilerden tıp alanında yayın yapanların yıllara göre değimine bakılmış ve acil tıp alanında yayın yapanların atıf ortalamalarını etkileyen değişkenler incelenmiştir.

Bulgular: Acil tıp konularında yayın kabul eden dergilerin atıf ortalamalarının ortanca değeri 0,26 idi. Derginin yayına başlama yılı ile aldığı atıf ortalaması arasında negatif yönde, iyi derecede ve istatistiksel olarak anlamlı düzeyde korelasyon saptandı (r=-0,655; p
Detekcija puščic pri klasičnem pikadu
Authors: Zgonc Matic , Batagelj Borut
Published: March 2023

V članku je opisan razvoj sistema za detekcijo puščic pri klasičnem pikadu, z uporabo metod računalniškega vida, ki so implementirane v odprtokodni knjižnici OpenCV. Cilj je bil razviti sistem z visoko natančnostjo, ki bo enostaven za uporabo in cenovno dostopen. Na začetku je opisan postopek kalibracije tarče, sledi iskanje točke udarca in izračun točk in na koncu še uporabljene prilagoditve pri razvoju sistema.
Modeliranje dinamike pečenja za določanje stanja pečenja z mrežami LSTM
Authors: Sedej Nina , Koporec Gregor , Perš Janez
Published: March 2023

Osnovni način, da dosežemo dobre rezultate pri pečenju je prilagoditev časa – če želi ljubiteljski kuhar bolj zapečene piškote bo podaljšal čas peke. Ta pristop ne zagotavlja vedno istih rezultatov in lahko vodi v preveč ali premalo zapečene jedi. Za reševanje tega problema je bilo razvitih že več sistemov računalniškega vida, ni pa še bilo izvedene sistematične študije, ki bi razviti sistem primerjala z izkušenim domačim kuharjem. V tem delu predstavimo sistem računalniškega vida, ki je sestavljen iz pečice s kamero, sistema za zajemanje slik in globokih nevronskih modelov. Delovanje sistema primerjamo z modelom ljubiteljskega kuharja. Ker se videz jedi v pečici spreminja skozi čas, poleg konvolucijskega modela CNN uporabimo dve vrsti modelov, ki na vhodu sprejmeta zaporedje slik - CNN-LSTM in ConvLSTM. Rezultati kažejo, da model ConvLSTM prekaša model ljubiteljskega kuharja za 5 odstotnih točk v metriki F1. Da so modeli primerni za spremljanje kvalitete jedi v pečici, morajo imeti sposobnost učenja dinamike pečenja.
Zaznavanje oslonilnih točk aortne zaklopke v CT slikah s postopkom globokega učenja
Authors: Škrlj Luka , Jelenc Matija , Pernuš Franjo , Vrtovec Tomaž
Published: March 2023

Morfologija aortne zaklopke se v kardiovaskularni medicini uporablja za analizo bolezni srčnih zaklopk, za katero pa je potrebna natančna določitev značilnih anatomskih točk, tj. oslonilnih točk. V tej študiji preučujemo uporabo arhitekture globokega učenja, in sicer omrežje prostorskih konfiguracij, za zaznavanje oslonilnih točk na lističih zdrave aortne zaklopke v 120 koronarnih slikah, pridobljenih s tehniko računalniške tomografije. Na podlagi trikratnega prečnega preverjanja smo za šest oslonilnih točk, ki predstavljajo baze in komisure sinusov aortne zaklopke, z omenjeno metodo dobili povprečno napako zaznavanja 1,45 ± 0,82 mm. Čeprav je dobljena natančnost primerljiva z obstoječimi metodami, bi lahko dodatne izboljšave v obliki predhodne oz. naknadne obdelave slik ali z uporabo naprednejših metodoloških konceptov izboljšale uspešnost zaznavanja oslonilnih točk.
Adapting VET Education to Labor Market Needs with Focus on Artificial Intelligence and Computer Vision
Authors: Emeršič Žiga , Hrastnik Gregor , Meh Peer Nataša , Peer Peter
Published: March 2023

There is an obvious lack of focus on Artificial Intelligence (AI) in multiple levels of education. The paper presents and is a part of the ongoing EU project AIM@VET (Artificial Intelligence Modules for Vocational Education and Training) that covers the development of learning modules aimed at adapting Vocational Education and Training to the needs of the labor market with a focus on AI. There are six partners from Spain, Portugal and Slovenia, where in the Slovenian branch, the University of Ljubljana (UL) and School Center Velenje (SCV) serve as contributing partners, focusing on computer vision aspect of AI. The topics include capturing and curating unbiased data, detection and segmentation, and tracking and recognition. The development process mainly involves UL preparing the content and the SCV teachers transferring the content to students, with both students and teachers providing feedback. The importance of VET education in AI and the significance of ensuring unbiased and fair algorithms are especially emphasized throughout the project.