bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Potato plant leaf disease classification using an Enhanced Deep Learning Model
Authors: Admin Admin , Ali Wasif , Iqbal Muhammad Munwar , Ramzan Shabana
Published: September 2024

Potato is one of the most important vegetable crops cultivated worldwide, but its production is often threatened by various leaf diseases, particularly early and late blight caused by Alternaria solani and Phytophthora infestans. These diseases can significantly reduce crop yield and quality, and farmers often rely on visually detecting changes in potato leaf color, which can be time-consuming and unreliable. To address this problem, there is a need for computer-aided techniques that can accurately and quickly identify these diseases, even in their early stages. In this paper, we propose a deep learning approach called Enhanced EfficientNET, which uses the Enhanced EfficientNET network to recognize various types of potato leaf disorders. To enhance the model's recognition ability, we introduce a spatial-channel attention method that focuses on the damaged areas. We also address the issue of class-imbalanced samples and improve the model's generalization ability by tuning the EANet model using transfer learning and adding dense layers to enhance its feature selection power. We test the model on a challenging dataset called PlantVillage, which contains images taken in diverse and complicated background conditions and achieve an accuracy of 98.12% for classifying various potato plant leaf diseases. Our experiments demonstrate the effectiveness of our approach in robustly tackling distorted samples and classifying potato plant leaf diseases.
Rice Disease Classification using Deep Learning
Authors: Junaid Muhammad , Iqbal Muhammad Munwar , Hameed Noreen , Saeed Shakeel
Published: September 2024

Rice is one of the essential foods for most of the world’s population, and its cultivation is done in large areas of Pakistan. It satisfies the food demand and also plays a vital role in the economy of Pakistan. But rice leaf diseases can affect its production. Rice leaf diseases can be categorized into various diseases like brown spots, bacterial blight, tungro, and leaf blasts. Early detection of rice leaf diseases is critical for the effective management and prevention of crop losses. Effective treatment of these diseases can be done after their detection. Detection of such diseases can be performed using a deep learning approach. The small dataset allows transfer learning models and enhanced Xception models used to detect diseases effectively. The Xception model has achieved 93.92% test accuracy when the epoch value is set to 10. Model evaluation has also been done using accuracy, recall, precision, and confusion matrix. Deep learning approaches for the detection of rice leaf diseases in Pakistan can have a positive impact on rice production and the country's economy.
The Effectiveness of Risk Management Strategies on Improving Financial Performance of ZSE Listed Commercial Banks
Authors: Mazikana Anthony Tapiwa . , Makurumidze Shepard
Published: September 2024

This study was aimed at examining the effectiveness of risk management strategies of improving financial performance of ZSE listed commercial banks. This study was guided by objectives such as to determine how risk identification strategies affects financial performance of ZSE listed banks, to explore the critical risks faced by ZSE listed banks and classify them into different categories and to assess the current risk management strategies employed in the banking sector. In this study a mixed research approach has been employed, as it gives participants a degree of freedom and permits spontaneity rather than forcing participants to select from a set of pre-determined responses. In this study the researcher utilized pragmatism research philosophy. A cross-sectional study was more suitable option for practical reasons, particularly when the researcher could not only access data collected at a certain moment in time to address research inquiries. The study will use the targeted population 1500 respondents taken from CBZ and Stewart bank. In this study the researcher utilized Yaro Yamane sampling method to determine quantitative sample size of 315 respondents. The researcher also used principal of saturation method to determine a sample of 20 respondents for interviews. Since this study adopted both qualitative and quantitative strategies the researcher adopted convenience sampling to cater for quantitative aspect and purposive sampling to cater for qualitative aspect. The study established that most banking organizations makes use of a number of different models, including risk identification, qualitative risk analysis, quantitative risk assessment, risk response planning, risk response planning, and risk monitoring and control. It was established that a risk management group be established, the main responsibility of which is to facilitate and coordinate the overall risk management process.
Factors associated with postpartum contraceptive refusal in a public hospital, 2021
Authors:   Universidad Nacional Mayor de San Marcos, Lima, Perú., Gadea-Rivera Mariela Austragilda , Arnao-Degollar Verónica Antoinette , Santos-Rosales Yuly
Published: September 2024

Objective: To determine the factors associated with the refusal of postpartum contraception in a Public Hospital, 2021. Methods: Observational, analytical, cross-sectional study; included 251 immediate postpartum women treated in a Public Hospital between May and June 2021. The main variable was rejection of postpartum contraception and associated factors: sociodemographic, obstetric, personal-cultural, and institutional. A valid and reliable questionnaire was used. In addition, Pearson’s Chi-square test and Poisson’s regression were used for statistical analysis and the Ethics Committee was approved. Results: 16.7% rejected modern contraceptives. Low educational level (p < 0.011; PRa: 4.51; CI: 1.42-14.35), the perception of a bad economic situation (p = 0.001; RPa: 3.65; CI: 1.72-7.76), complications during labor and two hours postpartum (p = 0.041; PRa: 8.16; CI: 1.09-61.19), planned pregnancy (p = 0.002; PRa: 2.51; CI: 1.38-4.55), negative experience of contraception (p = 0.000; PRa: 11.26; CI: 5.85-21.66), the negative attitude of the partner (p = 0.006; RPa: 4.90; CI: 1.57-15.31) and the perception of insufficient knowledge about contraception (p = 0.049; RPa: 0.53; CI: 0.28-0.996); were associated with contraceptive rejection in the postpartum period. Conclusion: Low educational level, perception of a poor economic situation, complications during labor and two hours postpartum, planned pregnancy, negative contraceptive experience, negative partner attitude, are associated with postpartum contraceptive rejection; The perception of insufficient knowledge about contraception was associated with a decrease in rejection. Keywords: Patient refusal to treatment, Postpartum period, Contraception.
KẾT QUẢ TRUNG HẠN ĐIỀU TRỊ BỆNH TẮC HẸP ĐỘNG MẠCH CHI DƯỚI ĐA TẦNG BẰNG CAN THIỆP NỘI MẠCH
Authors: Lâm Văn Nút , Trịnh Vũ Nghĩa
Published: September 2024

Mục tiêu: Đánh giá hiệu quả điều trị THĐMCDMTĐT bằng can thiệp nội mạch tại bệnh viện Chợ Rẫy. Phương pháp: Nghiên cứu không nhóm chứng, theo dõi trước và sau can thiệp trên 70 bệnh nhân THĐMCDMTĐT. Kết quả: 90% bệnh nhân cải thiện lâm sàng ngay cả khi chỉ tái thông một phần tổn thương với ABI tăng 0,25.Tỷ lệ biến chứng chu phẫu: 5,7%. Tỷ lệ cắt cụt chi chu phẫu: 4,3%. Tỷ lệ tử vong chu phẫu: 5,7%. Tỷ lệ cắt cụt chi sau 2 năm theo dõi: 14,3%. Tỷ lệ tử vong sau 2 năm theo dõi: 25,7%. Nguyên nhân tử vong thường gặp nhất: NMCT và suy kiệt do tuổi già. Kết luận: Can thiệp nội mạch giúp cải thiện về lâm sàng và  giảm tỷ lệ cắt cụt chi cho BN THĐMCDMTĐT ngay cả khi chỉ tái thông một phần tổn thương.
ĐÁNH GIÁ HIỆU QUẢ VÀ AN TOÀN CỦA KĨ THUẬT CẮT KHÔNG DÙNG NHIỆT CHO POLYP ĐẠI TRỰC TRÀNG CÓ KÍCH THƯỚC DƯỚI 15MM QUA NỘI SOI
Authors: Trần Thanh Bình , Pham Hữu Tùng , Đỗ Minh Hùng , Nguyễn Phước Lâm , Hồ Thị Bích Thủy , Hoàng Lạc Long
Published: September 2024

Đặt vấn đề: Nhiều nghiên cứu cho thấy cắt lạnh polyp (cold snare polypectomy: CSP) có hiệu quả cao vì khả năng cắt trọn với bờ an toàn cao các polyp <10mm, bên cạnh đó còn hạn chế các biến chứng do nhiệt gây ra như chảy máu muộn, thủng và hội chứng đau bụng sau cắt polyp. Gần đây nhiều nghiên cứu cho thấy CSP cũng khá an toàn trong cắt bỏ các polyp có kích thước dưới 15mm.  Mục tiêu cụ thể: 1. Đánh giá tỉ lệ cắt nguyên khối trên nội soi và cắt trọn polyp đại tràng trên giải phẫu bệnh (GPB) của kĩ thuật CSP. 2. Đánh giá tỉ lệ biến chứng chảy máu tức thì, chảy máu sớm, chảy máu muộn và thủng đại tràng của kĩ thuật CSP. Đối tượng và phương pháp nghiên cứu: Nghiên cứu can thiệp không nhóm chứng, tiến cứu trên 793 bệnh nhân với 877 polyp được cắt bằng CSP tại Đơn vị Nội soi- Bệnh viện Đa Khoa Tâm Anh Tp. Hồ Chí Minh từ tháng 05/2022-10/2022. Kết quả: Tỉ lệ cắt nguyên khối trên nội soi và cắt trọn polyp đại tràng trên GPB bằng kĩ thuật CSP lần lượt là 97,9% và 95,9%. Tỉ lệ cắt không nguyên khối trên nội soi ở nhóm polyp kích thước 10-15mm cao hơn có ý nghĩa so với nhóm polyp từ 4-9mm (9,2% vs 1%, p<0,05). Tỉ lệ chảy máu tức thì sau cắt là 2,5%. Không ghi nhận trường hợp nào có biến chứng chảy máu sớm, chảy máu muộn hay thủng đại tràng sau CSP. Tỉ lệ chảy máu tức thì trong nhóm polyp không cuống chiếm đa số (59,1%). Kết luận: Cắt không dùng nhiệt polyp đại tràng qua nội soi là kĩ thuật hiệu quả và an toàn với tỉ lệ cắt trọn cao, tỉ lệ biến chứng thấp trong đó chảy máu tức thì sau cắt có liên quan đến polyp có không cuống. Tỉ lệ cắt không nguyên khối trên nội có liên quan đến polyp kích thước từ 10-15mm.
SO SÁNH HIỆU QUẢ GIẢM TRIGLYCERIDE BẰNG LIỆU PHÁP TRAO ĐỔI HUYẾT TƯƠNG VÀ LIỆU PHÁP INSULIN TRONG ĐIỀU TRỊ BỆNH NHÂN VIÊM TỤY CẤP
Authors: Lê Quốc Tuấn , Trần Thị Tuyết Nhung
Published: September 2024

Mục tiêu: “So sánh hiệu quả giảm Triglyceride bằng liệu pháp trao đổi huyết tương và liệu pháp insulin trong điều trị bệnh nhân viêm tụy cấp”. Đối tượng và phương pháp: Gồm 30 bệnh nhân VTC có tăng TG máu được điều trị bằng liệu pháp Insulin và TPE tại Bệnh viện Trung ương Thái Nguyên từ tháng 6 năm 2022 đến tháng 3 năm 2024. Kết quả: Cả 2 nhóm đều có 3 bệnh nhân tiến triển nặng, nhưng TG đã giảm <10 mmol/L sau 24 giờ nhập viện. TG giảm nhiều hơn trong vòng 24 giờ sau nhập viện ở nhóm TPE (66±15%) so với nhóm Insulin (55±18%), p >0,05. Mức cholesterol cũng thấp hơn sau 24 giờ nhập viện ở nhóm TPE. TG giảm < 10 mmol/L trung bình sau 1 ngày ở nhóm TPE và sau 2 ngày ở nhóm dùng Insulin. Cả 2 nhóm đều có 3 trường hợp VTC nặng. Thời gian nằm viện cũng tương đương ở cả hai nhóm và tỷ lệ sống sót đều là 100%. Có một trường hợp hạ đường huyết nhẹ ở nhóm dùng Insulin và một số nổi mề đay và hạ huyết áp ở nhóm TPE. Kết luận: Không có sự khác biệt về hiệu quả làm giảm TG bằng liệu pháp TPE và liệu pháp Insulin trong điều trị bệnh nhân viêm tụy cấp.
THAY VAN ĐỘNG MẠCH CHỦ QUA ĐƯỜNG ỐNG THÔNG VỚI ĐƯỜNG VÀO ĐỘNG MẠCH CẢNH ĐẦU TIÊN TẠI VIỆT NAM
Authors: Nguyễn Lân Hiếu , Bùi Quang Thắng , Bùi Văn Nhơn , Trần Việt Dũng
Published: September 2024

Thay van động mạch chủ qua ống thông (TAVI) là kỹ thuật can thiệp tim mạch ngày càng phát triển tại Việt Nam cũng như trên thế giới. Thông thường thủ thuật TAVI sẽ được thực hiện qua đường vào động mạch đùi, với những trường hợp không thể tiếp cận qua đường động mạch đùi, việc thực hiện thủ thuật sẽ trở nên khó khăn và phức tạp hơn rất nhiều. Báo cáo mô tả trường hợp TAVI qua đường vào động mạch cảnh chung trái được thực hiện thành công đầu tiên ở Việt Nam. Bệnh nhân là nam giới 79 tuổi bị hẹp van động mạch chủ mức độ nặng có chỉ định làm TAVI. Khi chụp cắt lớp vi tính động mạch chủ đánh giá có hẹp eo động mạch chủ mức độ nhiều nên việc tiếp cận làm TAVI qua đường động mạch đùi là bất khả thi. Sau khi đánh giá rất kỹ lưỡng, chúng tôi đã quyết định tiến hành làm TAVI thành công qua đường động mạch cảnh chung trái mà không có biến chứng về thần kinh.
The relationship between self-awareness aspect of emotional intelligence and psychological well-being of Presbyterian clergy in Kenya
Authors: Gitonga Fredrick , Mburugu Beatrice Mwarania , Kamoyo John Mwithalii , Mwenda Eric
Published: September 2024

This study explored the relationship between the self-awareness aspect of emotional intelligence and the psychological well-being of the Presbyterian Clergy in Kenya. Higher levels of self-awareness in emotional intelligence contribute significantly to better psychological health, enhancing their ability to manage stress, foster positive relationships, and maintain effective pastoral care. This study aimed to establish the relationship between Emotional Intelligence and the psychological well-being of Presbyterian Clergy in Kenya. The targeted population for this study was 437 ministers and 437 Pairing Elders. The researcher sampled 88 parishes using stratified random sampling. The Clergy and the pairing elder were purposively sampled from each of the sampled parishes. The resultant sample was 176 respondents. A questionnaire, psychological well-being test tool and emotional intelligence test tool were used for data collection. Descriptive statistics were used to analyse the quantitative data, using frequency counts, percentages and weighted averages. The results of the data analysis were presented using tables, bar graphs and pie charts. The study found that self-awareness, a component of emotional intelligence, significantly impacts the psychological well-being of Clergy. Most Clergy had high levels of self-awareness, but there were concerns about those lacking adequate levels. The researcher recommends that the Presbyterian Church general assembly implement self-awareness tests in recruitment policies to assess clergy self-awareness. Setting a threshold for the Clergy to pass will ensure they can handle congregation and personal issues effectively, benefiting both the Clergy and the congregation.
ELENA GNESİNA’NIN "PİYANO ALFABESİ" ÖRNEĞİNDE PİYANO ÖĞRETİMİNDE KULLANILAN YÖNTEMSEL İLKELERİN ANALİZİ
Authors: Gafarova Leyla
Published: September 2024

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Bu çalışma, Elena Gnesina’nın "Piyano Alfabesi" adlı albümü örneği üzerinden piyano öğretiminde kullanılan yöntemsel ilkelerin incelenmesine adanmıştır. Ünlü piyanist, pedagog, besteci ve toplum aktivisti Elena Gnesina, 19. yy.ın sonları ile 20. yy.ın ilk yarısında Rus ve Sovyet müzik tarihinde önemli yere sahiptir. Gnesina’nın bu dönemde temelini atmış olduğu, çok kademeli müzik eğitimi sisteminin, günümüzde Rusya Federasyonu ve eski Sovyetler Birliği ülkelerinin eğitim kurumlarında hala işlendiği görülmektedir. Ayrıca, besteci olarak piyano eğitimi için pedagojik dağarcığın oluşturulmasına büyük katkıda bulunmuştur. Bu eserlerin içeriği, başlangıç aşaması piyano eğitim-öğretimindeki teknik sorunların çözümüne yöneliktir. Bu tür eserler arasında, piyano eğitiminin başlangıç aşaması için bestelenmiş ‘Piyano Alfabesi’ albümü yer almaktadır. Gnesina, Albüm’e teorik pedagojik görüşlerini içeren önsözle başlаr ve bu görüşlerini eserin içeriğine yansıtır.
Çalışmanın amacı, Gnesina’nın öğretim ilkelerini ‘Piyano Alfabesi’nin piyanistik analizi ışığında ortaya koymaktır. Çalışmanın diğer amacı, onun pedagojik prensiplerini Türkiye’deki piyano eğitimine entegre etmektir. Belirlenen amaç doğrultusunda, araştırma sürecinde konuya ilişkin kitaplar, monografiler, makaleler, metodik notlar ve diğer doküman materyalleri incelenmiştir. Çalışmanın verileri, piyano tekniğinin özellikleri açısından, ‘Piyano Alfabesi’ndeki 50 etüd ve piyesin analizi sonucunda elde edilmiştir. Analiz sonucunda albümün, legato, non legato, staccato, portato, tenuto gibi piyano artikülasyon tekniklerinin kademeli olarak geliştirilmesine yönelik önemli bir metodik materyal olduğu, farklı icra tekniklerinin eşzamanlı olarak uygulanmasını, el hareketlerinin koordinasyonunu ve senkronizasyonunu sağlamak için etkili bir kaynak olduğu sonucuna varılmıştır. Ayrıca, ‘Piyano Alfabesi’ albümü uzun süre boyunca araştırmacı tarafından farklı yaş gruplarındaki öğrencilerle pratikte kullanılmıştır. Bu bağlamda albümün, öğrencilere profesyonel piyano çalma becerileri kazandırmada etkili metodik materyal olduğu söylenebilir.
Підготовка майбутніх лікарів до роботи з електронними медичними документами і медичними інформаційними системами: особливості реалізації методу проєктів
Authors: Добровольська Анна
Published: September 2024

Досліджено проблему підготовки здобувачів вищої медичної освіти до роботи з електронними медичними документами і медичними інформаційними системами під час навчання дисципліні «Медична інформатика» в контексті реалізації методу проєктів. З’ясовано передумови і наслідки, тобто особливості використання методу проектів у рамах створення електронної медичної карти пацієнта засобами медичної інформаційної системи з огляду на набуття майбутніми лікарями інформаційно-технологічної компетентності.
The reaction of the photosynthetic apparatus of different resistance modern varieties of winter wheat to the effect of moderate drought
Authors: Shevchenko Viktor , Bondarenko Oksana
Published: September 2024

In vegetation experiments, a study of changes in the content of chlorophyll, chlorophyll fluorescence induction and the content of protective low molecular weight proteins in four different plasticity varieties of winter wheat under the conditions of a ten-day drought was carried out. It was established that the Natalka variety is the most sensitive to drought. On the first day of drought, this variety lost chlorophyll the fastest, and was distinguished by a more significant decrease in fluorescence induction parameters. In the varieties Podolyanka, Podilska Nyva and Paradnytsia, the loss of chlorophyll and the reduction of parameters of the induction curve on the first day of drought were smaller. It is shown that on the seventh day of moderate drought, the fluorescence induction indicators increase in Podolyanka, Poradnytsia and Podilska Nyva varieties. The formation of non-specific resistance due to the increased synthesis of protective proteins is noted for these varieties. The strong, high-protein variety Natalka only partially restored the indicators of fluorescence induction and was distinguished by a slight increase in the content of protective low molecular weight proteins.
Исследование твердого нерастворимого остатка нефелиновых сиенитов
Authors: Кочкорова Зарипа , Шаршенбек Анаркүл , Мурзубраимов Бектемир , Болотов Таалайбек
Published: September 2024

С применением физико-химических методов исследования (рентгенографии, ИК-спектроскопии и рентгенофлуоресцентной спектроскопии) проведен анализ фазового и химического состава твердого нерастворимого остатка, полученного при вскрытии нефелиновых сиенитов методом спекания с использованием углекислого калия и последующим выщелачивании раствором серной кислоты, и продукта на его основе. Результаты рентгенографического исследования исходного и твердого нерастворимого остатка нефелиновых сиенитов показывают, что в процессе вскрытия нефелиновых сиенитов в основном разлагается нефелин содержащий минерал, а минералы, входящие в кристаллохимическую группу микроклина, ортоклаза и санидина практически сохраняет кристалличность структуры. Выявлено, что основным составляющим компонентом твердого нерастворимого остатка нефелиновых сиенитов является оксид кремния (77,17%). Показана возможность получения силикагеля с содержанием 85,0% оксида кремния на основе твердого нерастворимого остатка нефелиновых сиенитов.
Інноваційні методи протидії повітряній розвідці рф: розробка та впровадження українських технологій боротьби з БпЛА
Authors: Мельніков Ілья , Крук Богдан , Місюра Олег , Воронін Віктор , Третяк Вячеслав , Гурін Олексій , Рибалка Григорій , Бєляєв Павло , Просяник Вячеслав , Воротінцев Володимир , Мартиненко Павло , Оверчук Володимир , Закіров Замір
Published: September 2024

У статті досліджуються сучасні проблеми та інноваційні методи протидії повітряній розвідці, що здійснюється російськими безпілотними літальними апаратами (БпЛА) на території України. Аналізуються обмеження традиційних засобів протиповітряної оборони та пропонуються нові технологічні рішення, зокрема використання спеціалізованих дронів-перехоплювачів, систем радіоелектронної боротьби та передових методів виявлення з використанням штучного інтелекту. Розглядається міжнародний досвід та перспективи адаптації успішних стратегій до українських реалій. Особлива увага приділяється економічним аспектам впровадження нових технологій та їх потенціалу для розвитку високотехнологічного сектору економіки України.
Manuscript of the Qur'an at the Great Mosque of Jamik Singaraja Bali
Authors: Syariin Ahmad , Jamaluddin Jamaluddin
Published: September 2024

The tradition of writing manuscripts began during the development of Islam that occurred in various regions of the archipelago since 5 centuries ago. The distribution of this manuscript writing occurred evenly throughout the archipelago, from Aceh, Kalimantan, Sulawesi, Java, Maluku, to Bali and Lombok. The study of the Qur'an manuscript in one area in Bali uses a philological approach. Philology is a scientific discipline that examines handwritten manuscripts or manuscripts (manuscripts), both their physical existence and their contents that provide various information about the culture of a society that made them according to their era. The purpose of this study is to understand the characteristics of the Qur'anic manuscripts and aspects of the Qur'anic manuscripts at the Jami' Singaraja Mosque. With a qualitative research method of philological and codicological approaches that examines seven manuscripts, it is concluded that there are various variations in the shape and condition of the manuscripts, the type of paper used, the thickness of the manuscripts, calligraphy/khat, illumination and so on related to the manuscripts being studied. Of the seven manuscripts of the Qur'an, some are equipped with prayers, both prayers found at the beginning of Surah at-Taubah, or prayers for completing the Qur'an. However, in this prayer category, not all of them are in the mushaf. The prayer writings at the beginning of Surah at-Taubah are only manuscripts A, manuscripts D, and manuscripts G. While the prayer for completing the Qur'an is only found in manuscripts C and manuscripts F. In addition, there are several aspects found, namely aspects of Rasm, Aspects of Waqf, Aspects of Tajweed, and Aspects of the division of texts (Hizb). First, in terms of the use of rasm, almost all of the manuscripts use rasm imla'i, it's just that there are some words in these manuscripts which are generally written in the Ottoman rasm, for example the word az-zaka>ta, all the manuscripts use the Ottoman rasm. In terms of the use of waqf punctuation marks, it only shows some signs, as stated in manuscripts A and B, which only contain mutlaq and jaiz waqaf marks for manuscript A and the addition of waqaf tam for manuscript B. As for the end sign of a verse using a circle that varies. In terms of text distribution, it includes juz', rubu', nis}f, s^mumun, and maqra'
Determinants of Health Information System Usability for Quality Service Delivery: A Case Study of Muhimbili National Hospital (MNH), Tanzania
Authors: Masunzu Anyess Petro , Mazana Mzomwe Yahya
Published: September 2024

This study examines the determinants of Health Information Systems (HIS) usability, using a case study of Muhimbili National Hospital (MNH). In this study, we focus on human, organizational, and technological factors. The Human, Organization, and Technology-Fit (HOT-Fit) model guided this research. We utilize a mixed-methods research approach with a descriptive survey design and a sample of 109 respondents selected from the 1500 population at Muhimbili National Hospital through simple random and purposive sampling. Semi-structured interviews were used to gather qualitative data in order to delve further into the experiences and perspectives of MNH staff members, while structured questionnaires were used to collect quantitative data in order to evaluate various aspects of Health Information Systems (HIS) usability. The analysis of quantitative data was conducted by using descriptive statistics and multiple linear regression analysis, while qualitative data were analyzed through thematic analysis. The findings showed that human factors, such as education and training, significantly enhance HIS usability. Organizational factors, such as organizational structure, policies, and top management support, have a significant and positive impact on HIS usability. Technological factors, such as infrastructure reliability and system capabilities, also have a significant and positive impact on HIS usability. The study also revealed the interdependence of these factors, underscoring the significance of staff engagement and effective management practices. It is recommended that enhancing training with practical applications, strengthening organizational support, investing in robust infrastructure, implementing user feedback mechanisms, and promoting interdisciplinary collaboration could optimize HIS usability.
Current Pharmacologic Options and Emerging Therapeutic Approaches for the Management of Ulcerative Colitis: A Narrative Review
Authors: Sebastian Sneha Annie , Kaiwan Oroshay , Co Edzel L. , Mehendale Meghana , Mohan Babu P.
Published: September 2024

Introduction

Ulcerative colitis (UC) is a chronic inflammatory bowel disorder (IBD) with periods of relapse and remission. Current advancements in clinical research have led to the development of more refined and effective medical therapy for UC.

Summary of the Evidence

Traditional therapeutic agents such as 5-aminosalicylates (5-ASAs), sulfasalazine (SASP), corticosteroids, and immunomodulatory drugs have remained the gold standard for decades. However, their novel formulations and dosage regimens have changed their sequences in the medical management of UC. Several other novel drugs are in the final phases of clinical development or have recently received regulatory approval designed to target specific mechanisms involved in the inflammatory cascade for UC.

Conclusions

This narrative review sought to provide a comprehensive knowledge of the potential benefits of standard and emerging therapies, including novel formulations, new chemical entities, and novel therapeutic approaches in managing UC.

Keywords: Ulcerative colitis, 5- Aminosalicylic acid, sulfasalazine, corticosteroids, biologics, immunomodulators, novel formulations
The Eye of the Tiger, Amongst Other Animals: The Non-Chinese Viewer’s Guide to the Symbolic Significance of Animals in Jia Zhangke’s A Touch of Sin
Authors: Pang Kar Lok
Published: September 2024

Jia Zhangke’s A Touch of Sin (2013) takes us through fictionalized accounts of four viral murder cases in China. While existing scholarship analyzing the film picks up Jia’s social commentary and common themes with his previous productions, there is a lack of scholarship providing sociocultural contextualization of the film’s cinematography, especially for the non-Chinese viewer. This essay argues that the film’s usage of animal imagery is symbolically significant. In particular, the animal imagery is central to understanding the role of natural law and justice in China. On top of aiding understanding of lawlessness and the effects of capitalism across rural and urban China, attention to the literary references and linguistic wordplay uncovers representations of law, justice, and balance in Chinese society. Finally, the lens of animals contrasted against the film’s central protagonists unveils interpretations of the futility of revolt against capitalism, and the ambiguous position of women in China.
Ecranisation Analysis of Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie’s Half of a Yellow Sun
Authors: Sagmon Brigette , Gomez Elizabeth Gwen
Published: September 2024

This study traced the ecranisation process in terms of the intrinsic elements in the novel Half of a Yellow Sun, that lies in the need for a more comprehensive analysis of the ecranisation process. Also, the lack of in-depth examination regarding how these differences affect the overall interpretation and reception of the narrative. A qualitative-descriptive method specifically content analysis was used in gathering the data. Ecranisation Theory was used as the grounds in determining the ecranisation process of the materials. On the other hand, Braun & Clarke’s thematic analysis was also utilized to derive themes out of the narratives. The researchers found out that there were five (5) major themes on the comparison between the materials; three (3) for the similarities which are: resilience in the face of adversity, political awakening and activism, gender roles and empowerment, two (2) for differences which are: adaptation of dialogue and interaction, visual simplification and streamlining.
Bilateral cogwheel grooves observed on lateral condyles of femur and patellar articular surfaces: a cadaveric case report
Authors:   Anatomy Department, Pacific Northwest University of Health Sciences, College of Osteopathic Medicine, Yakima, Washington, USA, Paladichuk Schafer , Walser Ronald F. ,   Anatomy Department, Pacific Northwest University of Health Sciences, College of Osteopathic Medicine, Yakima, Washington, USA, Gonzaga Alex , Lindsey Jonathan , Martin Charles ,   Anatomy Department, Pacific Northwest University of Health Sciences, College of Osteopathic Medicine, Yakima, Washington, USA
Published: September 2024

The knee joint comprises the articulation of the femur and tibia, the femorotibial joint, and articulation between the femur and patella, the patellofemoral joint. In non-pathological anatomy, the articular surfaces of the femur, tibia, and patella are smooth, allowing for fluid motion of all joints associated with the knee. The bilateral knees of a cadaver were dissected and analyzed due to the presence of bilateral longitudinal, parallel cogwheel grooves on the lateral femoral condyles and dorsal surface of the patella. The evenly organized grooves are an odd occurrence, especially since very few cases have been reported. Termed Cogwheel grooves, they are grossly visible longitudinal grooves on femoral condyles and the articular surface of patellae that interlock together. Health practitioners should be aware of the potential presence of cogwheel grooves in the knees. In knees with cogwheel grooves, the knee motion may initially appear appropriate with flexion or extension of the knee; however, restriction could be expected when lateral movement of the patella is facilitated. Depending on the depth of the cogwheel grooves, patients may be diagnosed with a hypomobile patellae, as the only way to likely manipulate the patellae laterally or medially would be to distract the patella to disengage the grooves prior to lateral or medial movement.
Flood Susceptibility Mapping Using Analytic Hierarchy Process and Geographic Information System in Baitarani Basin of Odisha, India
Authors: Sethi Ranu Rani , Dandapat Asit Kumar , Sankalp S , Jena S.K , Panda D.K. , Patra P.K
Published: September 2024

Baitarani, the 6th largest river basin in Odisha, eastern India, faces water related challenges in its catchments. As one of the most frequent environmental disasters, floods are consistently cited in hotspots of the eastern region in India. Hence, in this study, flood susceptibility maps were generated for Baitarani River basin by using analytical hierarchy process technique and geographic information system. Eleven thematic maps of topographic ruggedness index, topographic wetness index, stream power index, elevation, lithology, soil, slope, drainage density, distance from drainage network, land use/land cover and normalized difference vegetation index were prepared for flood vulnerability mapping. The themes were assigned suitable weights depending on relative influence of each of the themes on flood risk. The results indicated that 87% of the basin falls under intermediate flood susceptibility zone, while 10% is classified under high flood hazard zone. Areas in the lower elevation catchment, particularly those with flat topography near the coastline, were identified as being highly susceptible to flooding. The impacts of severe flooding in the basin are most pronounced in specific blocks in Jajpur district (Jajpur, Dasarathpur, and Korei blocks), Bhadrak district (Dhamnagar and Bhandaripokhari blocks), and Anandapur block in the Keonjhar district of Odisha. Additionally, changes in land use/land cover during 1995-2020 revealed 8% decline in agricultural land and 13.93% increase in fallow land in the area. The outcomes of this research can help researchers, planners and managers in managing natural resources, find locations that could be vulnerable to flooding, and lessen the damage.
JOVENS ESTUDANTES DO IEG: MEMÓRIAS DE EXPERIÊNCIAS FORMATIVAS DE MULHERES NO MOVIMENTO ESTUDANTIL NO PERÍODO DE 1964 A 1968
Authors: Cruz Fabíola Peres da , Cavalcante Cláudia Valente
Published: September 2024

Este artigo deriva de uma pesquisa interinstitucional denominada Centro Memória Viva e tem como objetivo reconstruir a memória de cinco estudantes mulheres, via método da História Oral, por meio de entrevista aprofundada, participantes do Movimento Estudantil no Instituto de Educação de Goiás (IEG), em Goiânia, durante o período de 1964 a 1968. As reflexões realizadas se inserem tendo em vista a existência da relação entre memórias no processo de reconstrução da lembrança e as experiências formativas de mulheres no movimento estudantil. Entre os principais resultados, destacam-se a mobilização política e cultural das jovens estudantes que possibilitou o exercício do direito à organização e manifestação política, o desenvolvimento de uma postura crítica ao regime da época, a atuação cidadã na esfera pública na defesa dos interesses coletivos bem como a ressignificação da militância estudantil por meio da produção cultural.
A ESCOLA COMO MEIO OPERACIONAL DA DITADURA CIVIL-MILITAR BRASILEIRA (1964-1985)
Authors: Esquinsani Rosimar Serena Siqueira , Sobrinho Sidinei Cruz
Published: September 2024

Na segunda metade do século XX, o Brasil se encontra em uma Ditadura Civil-Militar (1964-1985) e, naquele contexto, a escola restou por ser um dos meios operacionais de fortalecimento ideológico e discursivo da época.  O presente texto objetiva discutir a escola enquanto um dos meios de operacionalização e fortalecimento do ideário da Ditadura Civil-Militar brasileira, tomando como categoria o discurso em Michael Foucault, e como materialidade os registros publicados em livros didáticos do período.  Para elaboração dos argumentos, pautou-se em uma metodologia dialética, com procedimento analítico-reconstrutivo e técnica da análise de conteúdo, sendo o corpus documental constituído por livros didáticos utilizados nas escolas durante o período.  Em seu desenvolvimento, o texto problematiza a cultura escolar e o livro didático e conclui ser possível perceber evidências da escola como espaço da operacionalização de estratégias discursivas alinhadas ao contexto ditatorial.
PERTANGGUNG JAWABAN PIDANA PELAKU PENCABULAN DAN KEKERASAN TERHADAP ANAK DI BAWAH UMUR (Analisa Putusan Nomor 40/Pid.Sus/2024 PN Depok)
Authors: Anis Riyan , Wicaksono Bintang
Published: September 2024

Riset ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui pertanggung jawaban pidana terhadap pelaku pencabulan anak di bawah umur. Pencabulan adalah salah satu tindakan pidana yang bertentangan dengan kesopanan serta kesusilaan nafsu birahi misalnya seseorang yang di anggap sudah dewasa meraba atau memegang alat kelamin anak di bawah umur dengan sengaja tindakan tersebut diatur dalam pasal 82 ayat 1 Jo pasal 76 E Undang-Undang Republik Indonesia nomor 35 tahun 2014 tentang perubahan atas Undang-Undang nomor 23 tahun 2002 tentang perlindungan anak sebagaimana telah diubah dan ditambah dengan Undang-Undang nomor 17 tahun 2016 tentang penetapan peraturan pemerintah pengganti Undang-Undang Republik Indonesia nomor 1 tahun 2016 tentang perubahan kedua atas Undang-Undang nomor 23 tahun 2002 tentang perlindungan anak menjadi Undang-Undang.Tindak pidana Pencabulan merupakan salah satu masalah sosial yang sangat meresahkan masyarakat terlebih lagi kasus pencabulan terhadap anak di bawah umur terus berkembang sampai saat ini walaupun masyarakat sudah di lindungi oleh nilai-nilai adat dan adanya perlindungan hukum dalam perkembangan zaman yang sudah modern. Riset ini menggunakan kajian hukum normatif yaitu riset hukum meletakkan hukum sebagai norma. Sedangkan pendekatan yang di gunakan adalah pendekatan perUndang-Undangan (status opproach) pendekatan konseptual (Conseptual approach) dan pendekatan kasus (Case Approach) Dari riset ini dapat disimpulkan sebagai berikut Bahwa pencabulan merupakan suatu tindakan kejahatan yang melanggar kesopanan dan kesusilaan yang diatur dalam peraturan perUndang-Undangan di Indonesia apa bila unsur-unsur tindak pidana Pencabulan terpenuhi maka sanksi pidana haruslah diberlakukan sesuai perbuatan yang dilakukannya.
Kata Kunci: pertanggungjawaban pidana, pencabulan, anak dibawah umur
Climate risk and capital requirements – findings for the Polish banking sector based on empirical research
Authors: Korzeb Zbigniew , Gospodarowicz Marcin , Niedziółka Paweł , de la Torre Gallegos Antonio
Published: September 2024

Celem artykułu jest odpowiedź na pytanie o konsekwencje dla polskich banków komercyjnych modyfikacji wymogów kapitałowych
o czynnik środowiskowy. Stosując metodę symulacyjną, estymację CRISK i MCRISK oraz metodę porządkowania liniowego,
sformułowano następujące wnioski: i) o ile zasadne jest uwzględnianie ryzyka klimatycznego w kontekście wpływu na ryzyko
kredytowe, rynkowe oraz operacyjne w analizach scenariuszowych, o tyle ze względu na brak wiarygodnych danych historycznych
trudno jest aktualnie kalibrować GSF oraz BPF ii) symulacja wdrożenia korekt kalkulacji współczynników adekwatności kapitałowej
o GSF oraz BPF nie powinna istotnie obniżyć wskaźnika Tier 1 w odniesieniu do największych banków; iii) duże banki detaliczne
odznaczają się relatywnie wysokimi pozycjami w rankingu odzwierciedlającym kombinację cech finansowych i wyników ujawnień
środowiskowych, iv) ryzyko klimatyczne nie stanowi obecnie (2023) bezpośredniego zagrożenia dla polskiego sektora bankowego,
jednak ryzyko transformacji klimatycznej jest czynnikiem o istotnym znaczeniu.
Triglyceride-Glucose Index: A Potential Indicator of Body Adiposity in Apparently Healthy Young Adults
Authors: Verma Shivani , Yadav Sudipti , Singh Shraddha
Published: September 2024

INTRODUCTION: The increasing burden of obesity has become a major public health problem worldwide. According to recent studies, 650 million adults worldwide are obese and over 1.9 billion are overweight. More than 135 million people in India suffer from obesity. One essential part of the human body is adipose tissue. It serves as the primary energy store during times of dietary scarcity. Although it varies greatly among populations, total body fat (BF)typically accounts for 15% of men's and 25% of women's body weight. A sustained excess of calories consumed is generally accompanied by increased fat accumulation and leads to Insulin resistance. As a marker for insulin resistance (IR), the triglyceride-glucose index (TyG) can be easily computed through fasting measurements of plasm glucose and triglycerides, which are standard clinical laboratory tests. This study aims to find out the relationship of the triglyceride-glucose index with body fat percentage.
METHOD: The present study, which was a prospective analytical cross-sectional study, was carried out at the Department of Physiology, King George’s Medical University, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh over one year in apparently healthy young adults recruited from King George’s Medical University by setting up a health camp. After obtaining ethical approval and informed consent from the participants, a total of 128 participants were enrolled in the study using the inclusion and exclusion criteria. Individuals aged 18 to 45 years were included and individuals with a history of diabetes, hypertension, cardiovascular disease, renal disease, or any acute or visible illness were excluded.
RESULT: In the present study, the triglyceride-glucose index was found to have a strong positive correlation with body fat percentage (Spearman’s rho correlation coefficient=0.51, p < 0.01; Regression equation y=0.03x + 7.19, R square =0.24).
CONCLUSION: It can be concluded that the triglyceride-glucose index can be used as a potential indicator of body adiposity.

Key words: Triglyceride-Glucose Index, Adipose Tissue, Body Fat Percentage, Insulin Resistance.
Analysis of Determinant Factors Recovery of Tourist Visits to Black Water Kereng Bangkirei Tourism Object, Palangka Raya City
Authors: Irawan Kevin Chandida , Zakiah Wiwin , . Benius
Published: September 2024

The impact caused by the COVID-19 pandemic is multi-sectoral, including the tourism sector through a decrease in the level of tourist visits to various tourist objects. The aim of study is to analyze the determinant factors recovery of tourist visits due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The research method is explanation using primary data collected from 150 respondents. The results showed that variations in tourist attraction ticket prices and high standard security (application of security standards) directly and significantly affected the recovery of tourist visits, and high standard sanitation (application of health standards) and niche tourism (maximum number of people in the group) did not have a significant influence on the restoration of tourist arrivals.

Keywords: Recovery Strategy, Visit Tourist, Determinant Factors, Covid-19 Pandemic.
Bioethanol: Advances, Benefits, and Future Prospects
Authors: Khairati Miftahul
Published: September 2024

Because of its potential to lower greenhouse gas emissions and lessen reliance on fossil fuels, bioethanol, a renewable energy source made from biological material, has attracted attention from all over the world. This paper offers a thorough examination of the production of bioethanol, with an emphasis on feedstocks, technological developments, environmental effects, and economic factors. Although first-generation bioethanol, which comes from food crops like corn and sugarcane, has been widely used, interest in second- and third-generation bioethanol, which comes from lignocellulosic biomass and algae, has increased due to worries about food security and sustainability. Though there are still obstacles to overcome, especially in terms of cutting costs and enhancing sustainability, advancements in genetic engineering, the discovery of enzymes, and process optimization have improved manufacturing efficiency. Bioethanol has major environmental advantages, such as reduced carbon footprints, but these must be balanced against possible disadvantages like water and land use. Government regulations, market conditions, and feedstock costs all have an impact on how economically viable bioethanol is. Bioethanol is expected to become more and more important in the shift to sustainable energy as research advances, but resource conservation and ongoing innovation are still necessary.

Keywords: Bioethanol, Fermentation, Renewable Energy, Biofuel
Potentiation of the Contraction of the Duodenal Visceral Smooth Muscle by Potassium Bromate (KBrO3) through Facilitation of Intrinsic Cholinergic Efferents
Authors: Khatun Shrabani , Mukherjee Sourapriya , Paul Goutam
Published: September 2024

In recent times, intoxication from chemicals used as food additive and adulterants poses a significant environmental health concern. Potassium Bromate commonly used as dough improver in making bread and other flour related products in an unrestricted quantity. Potassium Bromate (KBrO3) primarily affects the small intestine through consumption of KBrO3 contaminated foods. However, the toxic impact of KBrO3 on duodenal visceral smooth muscle motor activity has not been studied. Therefore, the study aimed to investigate the potential toxic effects of KBrO3 on the contraction of duodenal visceral smooth muscle ex vivo in a rat model. The findings show that when the duodenal segment was exposed to KBrO3 in Dale's organ bath in an ex vivo experiment, the movement of the duodenum was greatly increased in a dose-dependent manner. Furthermore, we have demonstrated that applying KBrO3 in combination with acetylcholine can synergistically potentiate the amplitude of the duodenal contraction. Additionally, it was noted that when the doses of KBrO3 were administered to the atropine pre-incubated duodenal preparation in organ bath, the KBrO3 induced potentiation of the contraction of the dVSM has been restricted. Therefore, from the findings, it can be concluded that KBrO3 potentiates the contractile activity of the dVSM by facilitating the contractions of the smooth muscle located at the wall structure of the duodenum, most likely by enhancing the activity of intrinsic myenteric cholinergic efferents.

Keywords: : Potassium bromate, motor activity, duodenal visceral smooth muscle, intrinsic myenteric efferents
Mitigating Social and Economic Burdens: The Role of Genomic Diagnosis and Sequencing in Enhancing Cancer Management in India
Authors: Sama Shyla
Published: September 2024

Cancer misdiagnosis and mistreatment in India present significant challenges, not only for patients and their families but also for society and the economy as a whole. These issues lead to substantial negative externalities, including a deadweight loss caused by the misallocation of vital healthcare resources. However, advancements in genomic diagnosis and sequencing offer promising potential for improving the accuracy of cancer detection and treatment. This paper explores the field of genomic medicine and evaluates its effectiveness in India, with a focus on how advancements in the country's biotechnology industry can help reduce the socio-economic costs currently borne by the nation.

Keywords: Genomic Medicine, Genomic Diagnosis, Genomic Sequencing, Cancer, India, Socio-economic Costs, Externalities, Biotechnology
Reproductive Health of Indigenous Women: A Case Study on Monipuri Community at Sylhet District in Bangladesh
Authors: Kabir Imrul , Rahaman Atiqur Rahaman , Islam Monirul Islam , Munni Hafiza Khanam Munni , Biswas Subrata Kumar
Published: September 2024

The Manipuri Community, also known as the Meitei people, primarily hails from the northeastern Indian state of Manipuri. There is a lack of extensive research on the reproductive health of women in Bangladesh. Generally, Manipuri women go through a disproportionate number of hardships due to their poor socio-economic status, which multiplies their vulnerability. This study aims to explore women's reproductive health status, especially the Manipuri Community. The specific objectives are to assess the socio-economic and demographic conditions of women in the Manipuri community as additionally as the availability and quality of reproductive health facilities for women, investigate the challenges faced by women in accessing reproductive health services, and finally, propose solutions and recommendations to address the identified reproductive health challenges faced by women. The research follows a qualitative case study method and uses a purposive sampling method for selected five Manipuri women to collect information related to reproductive health. Data were collected through in-depth interviews and analyzed thematically. The result of this study is that Manipuri women are suffering from many health problems; they do not know about reproductive health, such as endometriosis, uterine fibroid, gynecologic cancer, HIV/AIDS, STD, and sexual violence. There is no improvement in their health care, sanitation, or communication system. They do not even get any support from their family and neighbors and cannot make any decisions in the family, and in most cases, they do not get respect and support from their society. The results of this research will provide an important guide for policymakers, development practitioners, and social scientists to clear ideas about the reproductive health of peoples, especially in the Munipuri community.