bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Role of Macronutrients and Suitability of Upcoming Dietary Trends for Asian Adults with Type 2 Diabetes
Authors: Krishnan Dharini , Manasa Valangaiman Sriram , Gayathri Rajagopal , Shobana Shanmugham , Mohan Viswanathan
Published: March 2023

Medical nutrition therapy interventions among type 2 diabetes patients administered by registered dieticians are said to be beneficial to the extent of reducing glycated hemoglobin by 1%–2%. Despite patient-centered dietary interventions, adherence continues to remain a challenge in the Indian setting due to the carbohydrate-rich dietary pattern, dietary myths coupled with lack of nutritional awareness, poor literacy, financial burden, and lack of motivation. On the contrary, the evolution of “FAD” diets through drastic dietary changes present individuals with type 2 diabetes with a possibility of reversal of the disease further increasing the nutritional dilemma. These FAD diets extend beyond being mere trends and show improvements in several biochemical processes by reducing the intake of calories either through restriction (very low-calorie diet) or fasting (intermittent fasting) or low carbohydrate diets up to one year. This article by evaluating the suitability of these promising diets to Indian adults with type 2 diabetes aimed to provide evidence that could improve diabetes-related dietary knowledge. Through this narrative review, we conclude that a single drastic dietary modification as seen in very low-calorie diets (≤ 800 kcal/day) or the low-carbohydrate diet (≤ 75 g/d) is not suitable for Indians and such dietary measures will further hamper the sustainability of prescribed diets. The future directions in diet and disease would be to develop clinical trials that will show the effectiveness of dietary regimens constituting optimal energy deficit and macronutrient balances that will contribute to the remission of disease while preventing macronutrient deficiencies and relapse in the dietary regimen.
Effect of L-carnitine on the Lipid Profile, Glycemic Control, Oxidative Stress, and Anthropometric Indices of Individuals with Type 2 Diabetes
Authors: Khodadadi Navideh , Abbasi Behnood
Published: March 2023

Diabetes mellitus is one of the most prevalent metabolic diseases in existence. With more than 536.6 million cases having been diagnosed globally, its prevalence is reported to be 10.5% in 2021. In individuals with diabetes, plasma L-carnitine is low and metabolized abnormally. In this review, we aimed to assess whether L-carnitine supplementation is correlated with a reduction of the risk of cardiovascular diseases in individuals with diabetes by improving the compositions of lipid profiles, indicators of oxidative stress, glycemic control, and anthropometric indices. A literature search in major databases such as Web of Science, PubMed, Google Scholar, Scopus, and Scientific Information Database was conducted until November 2021. This was done in conjunction with a search in Elsevier and SpringerLink databases, resulting in the inclusion of relevant articles in this review. To construct the search strategy, “Carnitine” OR “glycine propionyl carnitine” OR “Acetylcarnitine” in combination with “Diabetes Mellitus” OR “Diabetes Complications” OR “Lipid Profile” and all of its components were used to search for and within the articles and databases. After screening, 10 articles published between 1998 and 2017 were identified. They evaluated the effect of L-carnitine on lipid profile metabolism, glycemic control, anthropometric indices, and oxidative stress markers in individuals with diabetes. In this systematic review, we concluded that L-carnitine had no notable effect on lipid profile as well as glycemic control and anthropometric indices. Therefore, using L-carnitine probably has no notable effect on metabolic status in individuals with diabetes. Meanwhile, some articles suggested that L-carnitine may have positive effects on some oxidative stress indicators.
Prevalence of Diabetes in Odisha, India
Authors: Supakar Sanjeev , Nayak Sachidananda , Behera Lipika , Kshatri Jaya , Pradhan Purna Chandra
Published: March 2023

Objective:

The objective of this review was to summarize and compare the estimates of diabetes among adults in community and hospital-based settings in Odisha, India.

Introduction:

Diabetes Mellitus (DM) is a major non-communicable disease as well as a risk factor. In a vast and diverse country such as India, where health is a state subject, regional synthesized and up to date estimates of DM burden is necessary for informed policy making. No such estimates are currently available for the state of Odisha.

Materials and Methods:

Peer-reviewed published original research articles related to prevalence DM in the state of Odisha published between 2011 and 2022 were retrieved from 4 medical databases and analysed. Study screening, selection, data extraction and critical appraisal was done by 2 independent review authors. Data synthesis and assessment of certainty of the evidence was done in meta-analysis of the results.

Results:

A total of 15 studies, that included 17339 participants, with overall good methodological quality were included in the review. The overall prevalence of DM among adults in the state of Odisha based on Community based surveys was 6.8% (95% CI: 2.3–13.4%). The prevalence in older adults aged 60 years or above is higher at 22.2% (95% CI: 8.6–39.9%). The prevalence in studies that relied on self-reported methods of screening was 4.8% (95% CI: 1.7–9.3%) as compared to those that diagnosed participants based on standard criteria (12.1%; 95% CI: 8.1–16.7%).

Conclusions:

We found a high prevalence of DM in the state of Odisha, which was higher than previously available national and regional estimates. This prevalence was much lower in community-based studies and in self-reported surveys pointing towards significant under diagnosis of hypertension in the state of Odisha and highlighting a need for a robust community-based screening program among adults in the state.
Impact of Glycemic Control in Diabetes Mellitus on Management of COVID-19 Infection
Authors: Bhandari Sudhir , Rankawat Govind , Singh Ajeet , Gupta Vishal , Kakkar Shivankan
Published: March 2023

Background:

This study was undertaken to evaluate the clinical presentation, laboratory parameters, radiological imaging, management, and outcome of coronavirus disease-2019 (COVID-19) infection in patients of diabetes mellitus and its association with glycemic control.

Materials and Methods:

This study conducted on 80 admitted COVID-19 patients of known diabetes mellitus, who were categorized into two groups: Group 1 had patients with uncontrolled diabetes as indicated by hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c) > 8 gm% and Group 2 had patients with controlled diabetes as indicated by HbA1c < 8 gm%. Information concerning medical history, clinical manifestations, laboratory findings, radiological imaging, management, and outcome was extracted from medical records for evaluation, interpretation, and association among both the groups.

Results:

COVID-19 patients with uncontrolled diabetes showed a severe symptomatic presentation, excessive uncontrolled inflammatory responses, and hypercoagulable state. Total leukocyte count, neutrophil–lymphocyte ratio, serum levels of interleukin-6 (IL-6), fibrin degradation product (FDP), and D-dimer were significantly raised (P < 0.05) in case of uncontrolled diabetes as compared to controlled diabetes. Radiological findings detected by chest radiograph and computed tomography chest suggested severe lung involvement in uncontrolled diabetes. COVID-19 patients with uncontrolled diabetes required intensive treatment as compared to controlled diabetes group in terms of insulin therapy (P = 0.0226) and noninvasive ventilation (P = 0.0292). Patients with uncontrolled diabetes had higher mortality (P = 0.0375) and required prolonged hospitalization (P = 0.0479) as compared to controlled diabetes group.

Conclusion:

From this study, it can be concluded that uncontrolled diabetes mellitus might be responsible for an overall higher susceptibility for COVID-19 infection and severity in terms of symptomatic presentation, inflammatory storm, rapid pulmonary invasion, requirement of more intensive treatment and a poor outcome.
IDF-MENA Region Guidelines for Management of Hyperglycemia in Pregnancy
Authors: Masood Shabeen Naz , Shegem Nadima , Baqai Shehla , Suliman Mohamed , Alromaihi Dalal , Sultan Mohamed , Salih Bashir T. , Ram Uma , Ahmad Zaheer , Aljufairi Zainab , Badran Eman F. , Saeed Omaima A. , Alsaweer Abeer , Basha Asma , Saquib Shabnam , Alani Kinda , Ghafoor Erum , Mohamed Osman A. , Eltoony Lobna Farag , Fazal Ayesha , Mohsin Maham , Afandi Bachar O. , Hassanein Mohamed , Alawadhi Fatheya , Khan Saadia , Bilal Ahmed
Published: March 2023

Introduction:

Hyperglycaemia in pregnancy (HIP) is the most common medical disorder complicating pregnancy. This includes women who have pre-existing Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes mellitus (DM) and those diagnosed to have gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM), with glucose intolerance identified for the first time in pregnancy. In the Middle East and North Africa region, the prevalence of DM in women of reproductive age group is high and it varies widely between different regions due to variation in screening and diagnostic criteria for the identification of GDM. Universal blood glucose screening at first antenatal booking visit helps in identifying women with HIP. Women who are screen negative at first antenatal should subsequently be screened with a fasting oral glucose tolerance test (OGTT) around 24-28 weeks to identify GDM. There is a clear evidence that the identification and management of hyperglycaemia improves pregnancy outcomes. Antenatal care involves more visits as these women are at higher risk of fetal malformations, preterm labour and stillbirth. Timing of delivery is based on glycaemic control, fetal wellbeing, and the presence of co-morbidities.

Objective:

The objective of this article is to provide guidelines regarding the management of hyperglycemia in pregnancy.

Materials and Methods:

These recommendations are made after reviewing various existing guidelines including American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, and American College of Sports Medicine. A literature search was done using PubMed, Cochrane Database, Google Scholar, EMBASE, various systematic reviews, and original articles. Search was done using key words “Hyperglycemia in pregnancy,” “gestational diabetes mellitus,” and “diabetes in pregnancy.”

Conclusion:

Hyperglycemia in pregnancy can be managed effectively if appropriate measures are taken and potential consequences can be avoided.
Knowledge of COVID-19 and Perception Regarding Isolation, Quarantine, Social Distancing, and Community Containment During COVID-19 Pandemic Among People with Diabetes
Authors: Fawwad Asher , Mustafa Nida , Waris Nazish , Askari Saima , Basit Abdul
Published: March 2023

Aim:

The aim of this article is to determine knowledge level and perception about coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) among people with diabetes.

Materials and Methods:

A cross-sectional study was conducted among 268 diabetic subjects from April 2020 to October 2020 at the outpatient department of Baqai Institute of Diabetology and Endocrinology, Karachi, Pakistan. A series of questions regarding knowledge and perception about COVID-19 were asked, and participants’ demographic characteristics and source of information regarding COVID-19 were recorded and analyzed.

Results:

Among 268 participants, 59.7% had diabetes for more than 5 years. More than half of the subjects had heard about COVID-19 on television (63.8%). The majority of subjects had information about symptoms of COVID-19, including fever (92.2%), dry cough (79.9%), flu (78%), and shortness of breath (52.6%). Most of the participants had knowledge about preventive measures for COVID-19 such as wearing a face mask (77.6%), washing hands frequently with soap (72.8%), using hand sanitizer (72%), social distancing (47.4%), isolation and hygiene (38.8%), and quarantining (32.1%). However, less than half of the participants knew the correct meanings of social distancing (40.3%), isolation (29.1%), and quarantine (22.4%).

Conclusion:

Overall, most of the participants had information about common symptoms of COVID-19 including fever, dry cough, flu, and shortness of breath as they had heard about COVID-19 on television, at office, radio, and their living area. The government has taken effective measures in the prevention of COVID-19. Still, there remains a need for public awareness campaigns to combat the spread of disease.
Guidelines for Management of Hyperglycemia in Pregnancy (HIP) by Society of Obstetricians & Gynaecologists of Pakistan (SOGP)#
Authors: Masood Shabeen Naz , Baqai Shehla , Naheed Farrukh , Masood Yasir , Sikandar Raheel , Chaudhri Rizwana , Yasmin Haleema , Korejo Razia
Published: March 2023

Hyperglycemia in pregnancy (HIP) is an important component of primary prevention of diabetes both globally and in Pakistan. To ensure that the opportunity of primary prevention is not missed it is important to diagnose hyperglycemia early in pregnancy. Universal screening in pregnant women at booking is recommended with its implementation at primary, secondary and tertiary levels of health care settings. These guidelines by Society of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (SOGP) are pragmatic addressing screening methodology, preconception care screening & diagnosis, antenatal care plan, intrapartum and postpartum management & follow up, neonatal care, breastfeeding, contraception, counseling for future pregnancy, lifestyle modification, nutritional recommendations and proper techniques for insulin injection, management of diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) and recommendations for future research. There are many available guidelines for the screening, diagnosis and management of HIP. The SOGP GDM guidelines recommendations are simple, tailored to the local context especially for the busy health care providers; medical as well as nurse practitioners, for whom it is confusing to choose the recommendations from different available guidelines. These guidelines are meant to standardize clinical practice at all health care levels across the country. In order to ensure its practical utilization, a national GDM registry has been proposed and designed so as to observe its applicability in the clinical practice by health care providers.
Wastewater treatment using microbial enzymatic mixture
Authors: Povis Arlitt Amy Lozano , Pérez Elías Adrián Sanabria
Published: March 2023

The effectiveness of the use of microbial enzymes as a wastewater treatment method depends on factors such as temperature, pressure, and oxygenation level, among others. However, very few scientific studies have provided real data regarding the evaluation of the applicability of this type of treatment. This research was therefore carried out to evaluate the effect of temperature and aerobic treatment time on the level of treatment of wastewater pollutants, with a mixture composed of enzymes and aerobic microorganisms under environmental conditions in the city of Huancayo, Peru. For this purpose, synthetic wastewater samples were prepared, considering a value of CODinitial= 800 mg L-1. One group of experiments was conducted at a 20°C controlled temperature and another group without control. The following average kinetic constants were obtained as results (Ko= 1.662 d-1, Kc=2.53 mg COD mg-1 VSS) when the T°= 20°C. For the experiments where the T° was not controlled, the average constants were: Ko= 1.217 d-1, Kc=1.24 mg COD mg-1 SSV. We observed from the measurements that the pollutant removal was adjusted to the kinetic model proposed by Orozco, and the biomass production was adjusted to the stoichiometric equation of biomass production with endogenous respiration. Therefore, we concluded that the effect of temperature control and treatment time on the level of purification caused by the microbial enzymatic product is significant at a 95% confidence level.

Keywords: aerobic purification, biomass, digesting bacteria, kinetics, microorganisms.
Low-cost sorbent for removing glyphosate from aqueous solutions for non-potable reuse
Authors: Melo Rayssa Lima de , Naval Liliana Pena
Published: March 2023

This study aimed to determine the removal of glyphosate from aqueous solutions by adsorption with pulverized activated carbon, considering the possibility of including this method as an effluent treatment to be adopted for non-potable reuse. Pareto analysis techniques and response surface analysis were used to evaluate the efficiency and conditions of the process and its effects. The adsorbent used was Biocarbon PVU Tobasa, pulverized activated carbon, manufactured by Tobasa Bioindustrial de Babaçu S.A, from the endocarp of the babassu coconut (Attalea ssp) through a process of physical activation with water vapor. The adsorption tests were carried out keeping the initial concentration of the pesticide at 79.5 mg/L. The results show the effects of the correlated variables, obtaining the optimization of the experimental data, reaching the removal efficiency of approximately 60% of the glyphosate, for an adsorbent dosage of 3.2 g, pH 4.6 and speed of agitation 170 rpm. It is verified that activated carbon can be used as an adsorbent in the removal of glyphosate, even at high concentrations, proving to be an alternative treatment for wastewater, capable of obtaining water for non-potable reuse, regarding the presence of glyphosate.

Keywords: activated carbono, adsorption of glyphosate, wastewater reuse.
Evaluation of hydraulic behavior of water distribution network varying reservoirs levels, roughness, and diameters with the use of R and EPANET
Authors: Marques Sara Maria , Silva Fernando das Graças Braga da , Silva Alex Takeo Yasumura Lima , Barbedo Matheus David Guimarães , Marcondes Mateus Cortez , Alves Solange Cristina Raimundo , Reis José Antonio Tosta dos
Published: March 2023

Disorderly use of water resources has led to depletion, causing environmental and social issues. A relevant aspect to be observed in water supply systems is physical losses which occur during the system’s entire operational process. Many different software packages allow simulations of pressures and flow in water networks. The most used is EPANET. The epanet2toolkit is a recently developed R package that performs the interaction between EPANET and R. Based on this tool, a set of functions is developed to study and evaluate a theoretical network. The objective is to find an ideal network configuration (design) mainly for pressure management which simultaneously reduces physical losses. Water network parameters, such as roughness, reservoir levels, and diameters are used as parameters. A Monte Carlo simulation is generated, based on random values of these network parameters. From these, an ideal pressure scenario is found, resulting in a reduction of 11.6% in the occurrence of physical losses concerning the base case.

Keywords: epane2toolkit, hydraulic evaluation, water distribution networks.
Rezensionen
Authors: Nüesch Andreas
Published: March 2023

Rezension zu: Hans Walser:
Spiralen, Schraubenlinien und spiralartige Figuren – Mathematische Spielereien in zwei und drei Dimensionen
. 151 Seiten, Springer Spektrum, 2022, ISBN 978-3-662-65131-5, CHF 33.50 (auch als E-Book erhältlich: ISBN 978-3-662-65132-2).
Pseudodifferential operators on filtered manifolds as generalized fixed points
Authors: Ewert Eske
Published: March 2023

On filtered manifolds one can define a different notion of order for the differential operators. In this paper, we use generalized fixed point algebras to construct a pseudodifferential extension that reflects this behaviour. In the corresponding calculus, the principal symbol of an operator is a family of operators acting on certain nilpotent Lie groups. The role of ellipticity as a Fredholm condition is replaced by the Rockland condition on these groups. Our approach allows to understand this in terms of the representations of the corresponding algebra of principal symbols. Moreover, we compute the K-theory of this algebra.
On the Sobolev quotient of three-dimensional CR manifolds
Authors: Cheng Jih-Hsin , Malchiodi Andrea , Yang Paul
Published: March 2023

We exhibit examples of compact three-dimensional CR manifolds of positive Webster class,
Rossi spheres
, for which the pseudo-hermitian mass, as defined by Cheng–Malchiodi–Yang (2017), is negative, and for which the infimum of the CR-Sobolev quotient is not attained. To our knowledge, this is the first geometric context on smooth closed manifolds where this phenomenon arises, in striking contrast to the Riemannian case.
Optimization of bud disinfection technique and influence of growth regulators on micropropagation in ginger (Zingiber officinale Rosc.)
Authors: Kone Dramane , Kouadio Oi Kouadio Samuel , Silue Oumar , N’Guessan Affoué Rachelle , Yeo Navigué , Kouakou Tanoh Hilaire
Published: March 2023

Ginger (Zingiber officinale Rosc.) is a spice, considered as a food medicine because of its numerous beneficial actions on health. However, its production faces several constraints, including the lack of efficient planting material. This is a limiting factor for industrial ginger production. The present study therefore aimed at developing an effective in vitro regeneration protocol for ginger. First, three disinfecting agents (sodium hypochlorite, calcium hypochlorite and mercury chloride) were tested. Then, different combinations of naphthalene acetic acid (0.5 mg/L NAA) and/or benzyl amino purine (1, 3 and 5 mg/L BAP) were evaluated on in vitro shoots regeneration. The results revealed that 3.6% sodium hypochlorite, used for 20 min, induced the best disinfection rates (100%) and healthy buds (84.66%). Furthermore, this study showed that the tested hormonal combinations significantly influenced shoots proliferation in ginger. However, the Proliferation Medium 4 (PM4) [Murashige and Skoog medium including vitamin B5 (MSB) + 0.5 mg/L of Naphthalene Acetic Acid (ANA) + 5 mg/L of Benzyl Amino Purine (BAP)] was the most effective. It induced the highest average number of shoots (22.83 shoots) with an induction rate of 80.50%. As a result of this study, 3.6% sodium hypochlorite used for 20 min and MP4 medium (MSB + 0.5 mg/L ANA + 5 mg/L BAP) were selected for in vitro ginger regeneration.
Adaptation strategies for the adverse effects of climate disruptions on coffee and cocoa trees productivity in Cameroon
Authors: Maledy Omer Gatien , Adengoyo Raymond , Ndoumbè Nkeng Michel , Mouen Bedimo Joseph Aubert
Published: March 2023

The decline of Cameroon cocoa and coffee productions are increasingly designated as one of the negative consequences of climate change on plants development. The purpose of this study was to contribute to improving the productivity of cocoa and coffee trees, in their production areas, in Cameroon. Thus, 280 plots, located in three different agro-ecological zones, were monitored for five consecutive years (2014-2018). Meteorological data were also systematically collected at each site. Data analysis highlighted three classes of unstable meteorological profiles that reflect the non-recurrence of climatic events on the study sites. Multiple logistic regression analysis showed that the incidence of cocoa black pod disease and that of Arabica coffee berry disease increases with the quantity of rainfall and the number of rainy days. This increase rather induces a decrease in the attack rate of berry borer on the Robusta coffee trees. The results obtained made it possible to identify, by elucidating their respective roles, the climatic variables which have an effect on the productivity of cocoa and coffee trees. They have also led, for the first time, to the conceptualization of innovative technical processes, which can reduce the harmful effects of climatic disturbances on cocoa and coffee crops.
Contraintes de la production rizicole en zone soudano-sahélienne : cas du basfond de Lofing, Sud-Ouest du Burkina Faso
Authors: Sanou Bintou Céline , Hien Edmond
Published: March 2023

Le Burkina Faso dispose d’un potentiel de plus de 800 000 ha pouvant servir à la riziculture. Cependant, d’importants facteurs naturels et anthropiques subsistent, affectant négativement la production du riz. Sur le plan national le rendement moyen du riz dans les bas-fonds aménagés est de 2,5 t ha-1 avec un potentiel de 4t ha-1. Dans le bas-fond de Lofing, il varie entre 1,34 t ha-1 et 2,72 t ha-1. L'objectif de la présente investigation était de capitaliser contraintes de la production rizicole dans ce bas-fond à partir d’une enquête socioéconomique conduite auprès de 40 producteurs. Des échantillons de sol prélevés dans les champs des producteurs enquêtés ont permis de déterminer la charge graveleuse du sol. Les résultats ont montré des rendements variant de 47 à 56% selon le type de sol, de 45 à 96% suivant l’âge du champ et de 34 à 50% suivant la répartition des pluies dans le temps. Au changement climatique, s’ajoutent de multiples facteurs anthropiques réduisant les productions rizicoles. Face à ces contraintes, la mise au point de nouvelles variétés de riz et de techniques culturales adaptées au contexte social et climatique sont à recommander pour permettre une amélioration de la production rizicole.

Burkina Faso has a potential of more than 800,000 ha that can be used for rice growing. However, important natural and anthropogenic factors remain, negatively affecting rice production. Nationally, the average yield of rice in developed lowlands is 2.5 t ha-1 with a potential of 4 t ha-1. In the Lofing lowland, it varies between 1.34 t ha-1 and 2.72 t ha-1. The objective of this investigation was to capitalize on the constraints of rice production in this lowland from a socioeconomic survey conducted among 40 producers. Soil samples taken from the fields of the producers surveyed made it possible to determine the gravel load of the soil. The results showed yields varying from 47 to 56% depending on the type of soil, from 45 to 96% depending on the age of the field and from 34 to 50% depending on the distribution of rainfall over time. In addition to climate change, there are multiple anthropogenic factors reducing rice production. Faced with these constraints, the development of new varieties of rice and cultivation techniques adapted to the social and climatic context are to be recommended in order to improve rice production.
An assessment of the implications of gravity reduction methods on local geoid modelling over Ado Ekiti
Authors: Ehigiator - Irughe R. , Abiodun O. A. , Odumosu J. O.
Published: March 2023

There are several gravity reduction approaches that are available for use in geodetic applications. More so, with the rapid rate at which gravimetric geoid models are being incorporated into Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) solutions, the need for precise regional models is becoming increasingly relevant. The two chosen gravity reduction approaches (Bouguer and Residual Terrain Model (RTM)) were used to reduce gravity anomalies over Ado town. The reduced anomalies were then used to compute a local geoid for the study area using the conventional Stokes integral in the Remove Compute Restore (RCR) technique. Comparison of the computed geoid by both methods with GNSS Levelling data at selected locations show that the RTM reduced anomalies produce a better geoid model than the Bouguer reduced anomalies over the study area with a RMSE of 83.2cm and 83.5cm respectively.
A mobility aware handover scheme for 4G LTE system
Authors: Ojesanmi O. A. , Vincent O. R. , Kassim M. A. , Osinuga O.
Published: March 2023

Reduction in cell size in an ultra-dense network faces the challenge of increase in frequency of handovers and signaling overhead (mobility management) as well as inter-cell interference. Such frequent handovers leads to increased packet loss and blocking rate if the handover latency is very high, which have adverse effect on connectivity and performance. However, most existing schemes have the common characteristics of increasing spectral and energy efficiency due to increase in the number of micro cell on a network, thus decreases the general network performance. In this study, an improved scheme was developed for fixed mobility management pattern (FMP). A comparison module was established and an identifier algorithm that uses the user equipment international mobile equipment identity (IMEI) as a decisive component of its cell selection camping process was designed. Network simulator (NS-3) was used to study the impact of macro cell and inter site distance (ISD) on user throughput and battery life usage using mobility pattern of 3km/h, with A3 event based measurement for ISD 50, 150, 300, 500, and 1000 respectively. The performance evaluation metrics used are; reference signal received power (RSRP), flow monitor and handover time. The FMP results were compared with micro cell performance in an ultra-dense network. The RSRP result from FMP was higher than that of micro cell at ISD 50 and 150 respectively (-71.36, -73.97 and 83.77, 85.13). The handover time for FMP was higher than that of micro cell except for ISD 50 which was 50s and 51s respectively. The flow monitor of FMP showed a packet loss ratio of 0.0001 compare to 0.21 of micro cell. The battery life usage shows that FMP used 5943±8.7mw compare to micro cell which used 1680.2±15.7 mw. These results showed that FMP is efficient in managing the frequency of handover and battery life consumption for better connectivity and performance.
Changes in external respiration in patients with cystic fibrosis with various infectious pathogens and structural damage to the lungs
Authors: Bystrova Serafima G. , Simonova Olga I. , Kustova Olga V. , Akhmedova Elina E. , Lazareva Anna V.
Published: March 2023

The progression of lung failure in children with cystic fibrosis (CF) is associated with chronic lung infection (Staphylococcus aureus, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Achromobacter spp., etc.). Functional pulmonary tests (PFTs), spirometry and body plethysmography, computed tomography (CT) of the lungs and analysis of the lung microbiota are used for monitoring of lung condition of CF patients. Several studies have been devoted to assessing the correlation of structural changes in CT and pulmonary function tests (PFT), but at the moment there is not enough data on the relationship of these indicators and their differences depending on the respiratory microbiota in CF children in the Russian population.
Materials and methods. Data was collected for CF 8–17.9 years children patients. We retrospectively analyzed genotype, body mass index, results of PFTs and CT scan of the chest (score by the Brody scale), deep throat cultures in all patients, and the capillary blood gas — in 56 children.
Results. Significant correlations between functional tests and structural changes in the lungs were found. A trend towards impairment of PFTs and CT scores with age due to infectious pathogens was shown, and the most significant negative impact was exerted by the mucoid species Pseudomonas aeruginosa and, especially, Achromobacter spp. The last one was associated with the worst lung parameters in CF children.
Conclusion. Pirometry, body plethysmography, and CT of the lungs are necessary for a comprehensive assessment of the lung condition, and a study of the lung microbiome due to its influence on structural and function changes in patients with CF.
Management of a health-saving space for education of children with disabilities and handicapped children
Authors: Lazurenko Svetlana B. , Konova Svetlana R. , Fisenko Andrey P. , Terletskaya Rimma N. , Solovyova Tatiana A. , Nurlygayanov Ilshat N.
Published: March 2023

The goal is to assess the health of students studying according to adapted basic general education programs and the conditions of health saving in the educational institution.
Materials and methods. A monitoring research in some educational institutions that provide education according to adapted basic general education programs in eight federal districts of the Russian Federation. The factors influencing on the state of children’s health in the training process were as follows: management of medical, hygienic, psychological, and pedagogical and health saving procedures. To objectivize the experimental data, questionnaire survey of teaching staff and parents, qualitative and quantitative analysis were carried out.
Results. Currently, in educational institutions, regardless of the form of implementation of the educational process (in special or inclusive education), different categories of students are included in education. So far, education is carried out according to several versions of the basic general education curriculum. Such necessity is caused by the reduction of the number of children of one category and increase of another one. Education of children of different psychological and pedagogical categories in one educational institution requires creation of optimal educational conditions, taking into account the special educational needs of each student. The spatial environment that supports the health of students is created in most schools for children with musculoskeletal disorders, and less often in schools for children with hearing and vision disorders. Complete compliance of classrooms and special technical equipment of the educational process with the special educational needs of children occurred not in all educational institutions. Factor analysis has identified the most important components of a school health environment, and the data of the cluster analysis has formed its typological variants. Science-intensive health-saving technologies are used only for the correction of posture and the prevention of visual overexertion. The most acute gaps are insufficient educational and methodological equipment, material and technical condition of institutions, the volume and management of medical care for students. Existing legislative and normative legal documents do not fully regulate the management of health saving measures and technologies for students with special educational needs and children with disabilities, the process of health saving in the education system, which negatively affects their health status.
Conclusion. The problems identified in the activities of educational institutions, in which children with special educational needs and children with disabilities study, to create a health-saving environment should be taken into account when supplementing and improving the content of legislative acts.
Anxiety and functional readiness for learning activities in first-graders
Authors: Chekalova Svetlana A. , Chekalova Svetlana A. , Khramtsov Petr I. , Khramtsov Petr I. , Antonova Elena V. , Antonova Elena V. , Berezina Nadezhda O. , Berezina Nadezhda O. , Karpovich Ekaterina I. , Karpovich Ekaterina I. , Marinina Anastasia O. , Marinina Anastasia O. , Kurgansky Alexander M. , Kurgansky Alexander M. , Katunova Valeria V. , Katunova Valeria V.
Published: March 2023

Introduction. The modern system of primary education dictates high requirements to children, which determines the relevance of the study of the child’s functional readiness for schooling. The child’s readiness for school provides an ability to fully satisfy conditions of systematic education and includes intellectual, emotional and social aspects. The emotional state of the child and the level of anxiety are important factors reflecting the adequacy of school adaptation during this period.
Objective: assessment of anxiety and functional readiness for being taugh tin first-graders.
Materials and methods. There were conducted survey and testing of sixty one 7–8 years first-graders, including 31 boys (50.8%) and 30 girls (49.2%). The children were taught in different classes: two classes with a separate form of education (only boys
(19 students) and only girls (20 students)) and one class of joint education (together boys and girls — 22 students). Anxiety was assessed according to the method of “Scale of socio-situational anxiety” by O. Kondash (1973) adapted by V.V. Katunova (2020). The assessment of functional readiness for school was carried out using the Kern–Irasek orientation test of the school maturity.
Results. When analyzing school and self-assessment anxiety, a significant predominance of excessive calmness was noted among 62.3% and 65.6% of children, respectively (95% CI 50.1–74.5% and 53.7–77.5%). When assessing school anxiety, a significant prevalence of normal anxiety for girls studying in a separate form of education — 55% (95% CI 33,2–76.8) was revealed in comparison with children studying in a joint form of education — 13.6% (95% CI –0.7–8.0). When considering aggressiveness, a significant prevalence of a low level of aggressiveness among girls — 35% (95% CI 14.1–55.9), and a high level among boys — 68.4% (95% CI 47.5–89.3) in comparison with children studying in the joint form of education (4.5%; 95% CI –4.2–13.2 and 27.3%; 95% CI 8.7–45.9, respectively). Reliable risks of high interpersonal anxiety and a high level of aggressiveness for boys studying in a separate form of education have been identified, which, however, requires further research.
Conclusion. The data obtained make it possible to identify a risk group among children for the formation of school maladaptation and inadequate response to the academic load.
Automation and Artificial Intelligence for Small Businesses
Authors:   Lead Management Consultant, SKS Consulting & Advisors, India, Sharma Satish
Published: March 2023

Advancements in artificial intelligence (AI) and automation have created a new era in business management and operations. The potential for these innovative technologies is vast, and they are changing the way small businesses operate. Small businesses looking to streamline operations, reduce costs, and increase efficiency are considering the role of AI in automating various business processes. This book explores the benefits and challenges of using artificial intelligence to automate small business operations and explores the various AI-driven tools and technologies available to small business owners.
Case Studies: Successful Implementations of Automation and AI in Small Businesses
Authors:   Lead Management Consultant, SKS Consulting & Advisors, India, Sharma Satish
Published: March 2023

An Indian e-commerce startup, Exotic India Trades sells herbal and Ayurveda-based products on various online marketplaces, including their own website. As the company experienced increased business operations and were able to bring more customers to their own website, they were facing challenges in managing customer queries manually. They decided to automate their customer service and identified Freshdesk as the best option in order to address these challenges. The company was able to easily manage customer queries with the implementation of Freshdesk.
USE OF ANALYTIC HIERARCHY PROCESS IN LOGISTICS DEMAND FORECASTING
Authors:   Konstantin Preslavsky University of Shumen, Faculty of Technical Sciences, Bulgaria, Bogdanov Andrey
Published: March 2023

The report analyzes the possibility of using analytic hierarchy process in logistics demand forecasting. It proposes a method to estimate parameters of the individual values of the analysis.
ATTITUDE TOWARDS WORK IN ORGANIZATION
Authors:   FACULTY OF NATIONAL SECURITY AND DEFENSE, „G. S. RAKOVSKI“ NATIONAL DEFENSE ACADEMY, Boteva Nina
Published: March 2023

Copyright description of some aspects of modern organization employees’ attitude towards work. Based on analysis of attitudes towards work it has been clarified why work performance of knowledgeable, skilled and experienced workers often does not meet employers’ expectations.
THE NECESSITY TO INPLEMENT A JOB ANALYSIS SYSTEM WITHIN PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION
Authors:   FACULTY OF NATIONAL SECURITY AND DEFENSE, „G. S. RAKOVSKI“ NATIONAL DEFENSE ACADEMY, Boteva Nina
Published: March 2023

Description of the opportunities to improve human resource management in the public sector by introducing a job analysis system to the public administration. Outlining a few guidelines that will facilitate the achievement of the fourth goal of the Strategy for development of the public administration by introducing a job analysis system.
FOLIAR DUST DEPOSITIONS ON URBAN PLANTS
Authors:   DEPARTMENT OF BOTANY, RIZVI COLLEGE OF ARTS, SCIENCE AND COMMERCE, BANDRA(W), MUMBAI 400050,MAHARASHTRA, INDIA., Joshi Nitesh
Published: March 2023

Studies of dust deposition on plants growing along road dividers in the city of Mumbai was carried out in December-2009 and March-2010. Foliar dust from the most commonly grown ornamental plant species found in the city ,Bougainvillea spectabilis Willd, Ficus benjamina Linn., Nerium odorum Aiton and Pedilanthus tithymaloides Poit. was estimated to undestandthe dust their capturing potentials. The leaves of these were collected from three different sites within the city viz, Colaba, Western Suburb and Western Express Highway . each site differed in the type of vehicles and the study was aimed at comparing dust fall in different areas of the city . Nerium odorum Aiton showed maximum dust capturing capacity. The area Colaba , was relatively less dusty in comparison to other sites. The study shows that plants can be effectively be used to monitor dust and mitigate the problem to some extent.
RESEARCH OF THE AMBIENT AIR POLLUTION IN THE INDUSTRIAL REGION DEVNYA, BULGARIA
Authors:   TECHNICAL UNIVERSITY VARNA DEPARTMENT OF ECOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION 1 STUDENTSKA STR., 9010 VARNA, BULGARIA, Radeva Silviya
Published: March 2023

The research has been done in the industrial region Devnya, Bulgaria for the term 2010 – 2014. The period has been chosen in accordance with the coming into force of the IPPC permits of the different operators of production installations. It has been used data from a monitoring station - automated measuring station "Izvorite" as the monthly and average annual concentrations of specific air pollutants were examined such as: SO2, NO2, O3, CO, C6H6, NH3 and PM10. The results show that the annual average concentrations of air pollutants are below the emission thresholds for the protection of human health. For some pollutants (PM10, SO2, NO2, CO and benzene) a seasonal dynamic was observed, associated mostly with emissions from combustion processes - heating in the residential and commercial sector. The results note also, that the measures, pursuant to the Integrated Pollution Prevention and Control permits (IPPC permits) of the industrial and combustion plants in the industrial region Devnya are effective and give their contribution for improvement of the ambient air quality.
BIOLOGICAL DIVERSITY OF MYRIAPOD COMMUNITIES (DIPLOPODA, CHILOPODA) ON THE MADARA PLATEAU, NORTH-EASTERN BULGARIA
Authors:   KONSTANTIN PRESLAVSKY UNIVERSITY OF SHUMEN, 9700, SHUMEN, BULGARIA, Bachvarova Darina
Published: March 2023

The assessment of the biodiversity of natural complexes has a significant practical application and can be used as a sample for the analysis of the role of environment in the spread and bio-geographic distribution of species, the models of faunogenesis and the establishment of the specific biota. The aim of this research is to study the α- and β-diversity of millipede and centipede communities in the various habitats along the Madara Plateau, North-eastern Bulgaria. The material for the analysis was collected through pitfall traps, arranged in lines of ten on eleven sampling plots, which have been reported on a monthly basis in the period June 2012 - February 2015. A total of 3415 myriapods have been collected – 2776 millipedes of 12 species and 639 centipedes of 16 species. The millipede communities feature higher diversity in species and a comparatively higher degree of equality compared to those of the centipede communities. The forest habitats along the Madara Plateau are characterized with high diversity of millipede communities, while the open areas are the preferred habitat of Chilopoda.
The Effect of Parenting Styles Using Athoritarian Methods on the Independence of 7-Year-Old Children during the Covid 19 Pandemic
Authors: Suryani Iis Sopiah , Nurakilah Heni , Daryanti Eneng , Jamil Maria Ulfah , Sulastri Meti , Marlina Lina , Amalia Novianti Rizki
Published: March 2023

The Indonesian government has made policies in almost all fields. That is to prevent the spread of the Covid-19 virus, with one of them being the policy of workers to work from home and study from home which is often also called online or online learning. Early childhood education to tertiary institutions practice online learning policies so that children are at home for 24 hours. During the pandemic, children were accompanied by their parents studying at home online. Thus, parents must have the right parenting style in accompanying children while at home. Good behavior emerges from good parenting. To produce independence for children during a pandemic, they must also apply good parenting. state the problem One effective way to increase independence is to provide good parenting. purpose of your study to determine the effect of anoritarian parenting on the independence of children aged 7 years describe the research methods; the method used is by means of analytic observation tested using chi suare. results or outcomes of the work parenting style with authoritarian methods has an effect even if only partially on the independence of children aged 7 years. This research can make it easier for parents to educate their children in self-sufficient children, especially during the postcovid 19 pandemic. the method used is by means of analytic observation tested using chi suare. results or outcomes of the work parenting style with authoritarian methods has an effect even if only partially on the independence of children aged 7 years. This research can make it easier for parents to educate their children in self-sufficient children, especially during the post-covid 19 pandemic. the method used is by means of analytic observation tested using chi suare. results or outcomes of the work parenting style with authoritarian methods has an effect even if only partially on the independence of children aged 7 years. This research can make it easier for parents to educate their children in self-sufficient children, especially during the post-covid 19 pandemic.
THE UTILIZATION OF MCH BOOKS BY FAMILIES IN MONITORING THE NUTRITIONAL STATUS OF TODDLERS
Authors: Lestari Sri , Yusita Intan , Mulyati Iceu , Oktafiani Hani , Sugiharti Ina , Hayati Ning , Sarbini Amida
Published: March 2023

The low nutritional status of toddlers indicates a non-optimal level of health. Family empowerment is the key to toddler care to improve nutritional status. Kia books are an excellent medium for monitoring nutritional status (Susilo et al., 2021). Cibeet Village is the village with the highest cases of malnutrition in the Ibun health center area of Bandung regency with toddler visits to posyandu only 50%. MCH books were used in this study to monitor the nutritional status of toddlers. The study was designed using an analytical crossectional study, with a sample of 57 mothers under five and family. Samples from each of these villages were randomly selected and re-selected from each posyandu. Data related to the use of Kia books by families are carried out through observation of family members and direct measurement of nutritional status. The results showed that mothers of toddlers who used MCH books periodically were 42.1%, mothers were family members who used MCH books 89.5%, nutritional status of toddlers 84.2% were bai k nutrition. Based on the analysis of the relationship between the use of MCH books and the nutritional status of toddlers, a p-value (0.00 0) was obtained, < with an alpha value (0.05). Thus there is a relationship between the use of MCH books and the nutritional status of toddlers. There is a relationship between the use of kia books and toddler caregivers obtained p-value (0.00 4) < alpha value (0.05). Kurang from half of the families of toddlers have not used the MCH book as a medium for determining the nutritional status of toddlers and there are still toddlers with malnutrition, in Cibeet village, the working area of the Ibun Health Center. Efforts are needed to empower families in utilizing Kia books so that family participation increases in maintaining family health.