bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Palestinian Readings as a Form of Educational Work of Imperial Orthodox Palestinian Society at Turn of 19th—20th Centuries
Authors: Tsys V. V. , Tsys O. P.
Published: May 2023

The article deals with the formation of the Palestinian Readings as the main form of cultural and educational work of the diocesan departments of the Imperial Orthodox Palestinian Society, the oldest public religious organization in Russia. It is noted that, although the first diocesan departments were created in 1893, their goal was only to increase the collection of donations for the needs of Russian pilgrims and institutions in the Holy Land. Only a few years later it was realized that the main and most important area of work should be religious and moral education, the dissemination of accurate and correct information about the Holy Land through specially held Palestinian readings. This evolution can also be traced in the materials submitted to the highest name and the chairman of the organization, Grand Duke Sergei Alexandrovich. The organizational stage as a whole did not last long: until the reporting year 1895—1896 (beginning on March 1), inclusive, although in some dioceses it could drag on for a longer period. As a result, from a means to compensate for the fall in revenues from the Faithful collection, the Palestinian readings become a means of Christian enlightenment of Orthodox Russian people.
Peculiarities of Linguistic Situation of Multinational Guiana
Authors: Kozhemyakina V. A.
Published: May 2023

The analysis of the sociolinguistic situation in Guiana, an overseas department and a region of France is presented in the article. The history of the settlement of this territory by speakers of different languages is considered. An overview of the demolinguistic situation in the region is presented, statistical data of the latest population censuses are given. A review and analysis of the results of anthropological, linguistic and sociolinguistic surveys conducted by French scientists in Guiana at the end of the 20th and the first decades of the 21st centuries is made. The novelty of the study is seen in the fact that the linguistic situation is considered simultaneously with the analysis of existing laws on languages, since only adopted laws can allow members of the linguistic community to assert and protect their rights. Particular attention is paid to the use of the Guianan Creole and French languages in various social and communicative areas: in the institutions of executive power, in the main area of the functioning of the language — the education system, in the areas of trade and the media. The relevance of the article is due to the special attention of the Russian and world community to the language situation and the solution of language problems in multi-ethnic states, as well as to the preservation of indigenous languages.
Use of Hair Samples for Monitoring of Antiretroviral Therapy Adherence
Authors: Chepkirui Philomena , Kigondu Elizabeth , Nganga Margaret , Adhiambo Ouma Josephine , Chohan Bhavna , Ngayo Musa Otieno , Irungu Beatrice
Published: May 2023

Introduction: Measurement of antiretrovirals (ARVs) drug concentration in biological matrices such as blood and urine has been used previously for monitoring adherence. Unfortunately, they only reflect ARV doses taken within 1 to 2 days of sampling. Hair testing has become the most preferred tool to determine chronic exposure to some drugs, especially drugs of abuse, because of its long detection window. Objective: This study, evaluated the utility of hair samples in therapeutic drug monitoring (TDM) as an indicator of ART adherence. Methods: This study used nevirapine (NVP), an ARV integral component of the first line ART in Kenya, for many years. Matched hair and blood samples were obtained from 234 and 328 consenting HIV patients on first line ART with virologic failure (viral load >1000 copies/mL) and suppressed viral load (VL<1000 copies/mL) respectively. The ARV plasma and hair concentrations were measured by liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry (LC-MS/MS). Results: The calculated median; interquartile range (IQR) of NVP levels in hair and plasma samples were 36.8ng/ mL and 19.32ng/mL respectively. There was no significant difference between the level of NVP in hair and matched plasma samples (Wilcoxon signed rank test; Z = -0.93, P> 0.05). Conclusion: The study has demonstrated that analysis of ARV drugs in the hair can determine drug exposure as an alternative to conventional plasma drug analysis, especially in our settings where laboratory facilities and skilled personnel to do phlebotomy are few or lacking.
Seroprevalence of Toxoplasma gondii and Associated Risk factors Among Pregnant Women Attending Antenatal Care in Ilala Municipality, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
Authors: Lushina Mayala , Mushi Vivian , Tarimo Donath , Babafemi Emmanuel Oladipo
Published: May 2023

Background: Toxoplasma gondii (T. gondii) infection during pregnancy is associated with various complications for the mother and baby. In Tanzania, there is a paucity of data on exposure to T. gondii infection among pregnant women and the associated risk factors. Therefore, this study investigated the seroprevalence of T. gondii and associated factors among pregnant women attending antenatal care in Ilala Municipality, Dar es Salaam. Methods: A cross sectional study was carried out among 383 pregnant women attending antenatal health care. A five mL of blood sample was collected from each recruited pregnant woman, processed to obtain serum, and tested for the presence of IgG and IgM anti T. gondii specific antibodies. A structured questionnaire was used to gather information on the risk factors predisposing pregnant women to the infection. Data analysis was performed using descriptive statistics and logistic regression. Results: Of the 383 participants, 104 (27.2%) were positive for antibodies specific to T. gondii; 102 (26.63%) were positive only for IgG, and 2 (0.52%) were positive for both IgM and IgG antibodies. Significant risk factors for T. gondii infection were maternal age of 34-39 years (AOR:3.71;95% CI:1.52-9.06), eating unwashed fruits (AOR:7.39;95% CI:3.99-13.66), not washing hand with soap after meat preparation (AOR:7.53; 95% CI:3.40-16.64), consumption of undercooked meat (AOR:3.75; 95% CI:1.95-7.21), and consumption of raw vegetable (AOR: 1.99; 95% CI: 1.04- 3.80). Cat ownership was not statistically significantly associated with toxoplasmosis (AOR:1.90; 95% CI: 0.89-4.08). Conclusions: The seroprevalence of T. gondii infection (27.2%) indicates ongoing transmission, hence the need for regular screening during antenatal care and establishment of a control programme.
Iron Deficiency and Iron Deficiency Anemia Among Children 3 to 59 Months of Age in Kinondoni Municipal, Dar es Salaam: A Facility-Based Cross-Sectional Study
Authors: Mushi Joyce , Malasa Leonard , Kalingonji Ayam , Rutachunzibwa Felician , Fataki Maulid , Kalabamu Florence Salvatory , Mwaikambo Esther
Published: May 2023

Background: Iron deficiency with subsequent iron deficiency anemia is the most common micronutrient disorder in children below 5 years of age worldwide. The developing countries bear more weight on the problem as the result of multifactorial factors including but not limited to recurrent infections such as malaria, helminths infestation, and inadequate food security. However, its magnitude in children living in Kinondoni Municipal in Dar es salaam is not well understood. Therefore, the aim of this study was to determine the prevalence of anemia and how it is contributed by the presence ofiron deficiency among children between 3-59months of age in the above-mentioned setting. Methods: A facility-based cross-section study was conducted among children 3-59months attending Reproductive and Child Health Services at Kairuki, Sinza Hospital, and Kambangwa dispensary. Children who met the criteria, their basic social demographic information, complete blood count and differentials as well as blood ferritin levels were collected to assess the level of anemia, erythrocytic indices, and iron deficiency. Data were analyzed using the Statistical Package of Social Sciences (SPSS version 22). The magnitude of anemia and iron deficiencies were presented in percentages, and the relationship between hemoglobin and blood ferritin was assessed using Spearman’s correlation test for two continuous variables. The p-value of less or equal to 0.05 was considered statistically significant. Results: A total of 350 children were recruited for the study, 255 Children (72.9%) were anemic. Children below 24 months of age were more anemic compared to the older age group (X2 = 50, p <0.001). Furthermore, anemia was significantly associated with low ferritin levels (X2 = 65, p <0.001). Iron deficiency was found in 156 (44.6%) participants while iron deficiency anemia (low MCV, low ferritin, and low hemoglobin) was found in 138 (39.4%) participants. However, among 255 participants with anemia, 147(65.3%) had iron deficiency. There was a significant positive correlation between hemoglobin and blood ferritin levels (Spearman’s correlation coefficient = 0.6; p<0.01. Conclusion: Prevalence of anemia was high among children and was highly associated with younger age and iron deficiency. To overcome this problem, appropriate interventions such as massive promotion of breastfeeding, appropriate complementary feeding, and ensuring food security are warranted.
Magyarországi almaültetvények ritkább fullánkos hártyásszárnyúi (Hymenoptera: Apocrita)
Authors: Józan Zsolt
Published: May 2023

In the framework of different pest management system programs in Hungary organized by Viktor Markó, associate professor (Viktor Markó (Corvinus University of Budapest, Department of Entomology, Budapest) the author identified the rarest Aculeata species. The aim of the research was to investigate the insect assemblages in the Hungarian orchards. A short evaluation of most important species is given from the faunistical point of view. Psenulus fulvicornis (Shuckard, 1857) is a new record for the Hungarian Aculeata fauna. The rarest species are: Anoplius alpinobalticus Wolf, 1956, Ceropales pygmaea Kohl, 1879 (Pompilidae), Didineis crassicornis Handlirsch, 1888, Lestiphorus bicinctus (Rossi, 1794), Mimumesa beaumonti (van Lith, 1949) (Crabronidae).
Az északi pocok (Microtus oeconomus) új adata a Kis-Balaton II. ütemén
Authors: Lanszki József , Magyari Máté
Published: May 2023

In this paper a new occurrence of the root vole (Microtus oeconomus) as strictly protected, ice-age relict species was proved by live trapping method in the southern part of the Kis-Balaton Water Management System Phase II. (near Balatonmagyaród). The habitat of the subpopulation is an extended tussock sedge area. Within the diverse small mammal community the root vole was the second most frequent species. The studied area is one of the most southern known presences of the M. o. mehelyi subspecies.
Analysis of landscape change in the Nagyberek (Somogy, Hungary) with the DPSIR Framework
Authors: Miókovics Eszter , Bódis Judit , Molnár Zsolt
Published: May 2023

We need complex thinking to manage habitats and conserve landscape values. We present the landscape changes between 1900 and 2013 of the Nagyberek, a huge, former marshy area along the south bank of Lake Balaton, with the help of the DPSIR Framework. We analysed the causal relations of driving forces, which induce landscape changes, and the change of habitat states from the nature conservation point of view. Our results show that the introduction of large-scale farming during the 1950-80s was the main driving force. The changes caused by the disruption of the natural water balance were too drastic and the ecosystem could not adapt to the new circumstances. The rapid changes also altered the self-identity of inhabitants and their relationship with the landscape. Landscape changes were analysed from the conservation biologist point of view. Accordingly the responses of the DPSIR Framework were selected from those laws and programmes which concern nationally and internationally important habitats. We argue that the DPSIR Framework can be used successfully to study the impact of pressures to analyse habitat and landscape changes in a complex way.
A Porcellium collicola (Verhoeff, 1907) (Oniscidea: Trachelipodidae) populáció-dinamikája
Authors: Juhász Nikolett , Otártics Máté Zsolt , Szabó Eszter , Üst Norbert , Farkas Sándor
Published: May 2023

Population characteristics of Porcellium collicola (Verhoeff 1907) was analysed to describe the sex ratio and the fluctuation of the proportions of male, gravid female, postgravid female and non-reproductive female individuals. Material was collected by pitfall traps in 2011, in seven sampling sites in a heterogeneous woodland by the Deseda lake, near Kaposvár, Somogy County, South-Transdanubia, Hungary. During the sampling period 2898 specimens of P. collicola were trapped. The sex ratio was female biased (1:6,3). Surface activity of males was high in April and May and later their proportion gradually decreased until November. Gravid females were detected from the end of April to August and their number peaked in June. Percentage of postgravid females reached its highest value in the end of June and July. The proportion of non-reproductive females was high during the entire sampling period.
New records of Poduromorpha for the Iranian springtail fauna (Collembola)
Authors: Kahrarian Morteza
Published: May 2023

In this study the fauna of Poduromorpha was investigated in west part of Iran (Kermanshah, Hamadan and Lorestan provinces) during 2013 and 2014. The specimens were collected from the surface layer of soil and leaf litter. Among different species of Poduromorpha, Willemia buddenbrocki (Huther, 1959), W. scandinavica (Stach, 1949) and Axenyllodes monoculatus (Jordana & Ardanaz, 1981) are recorded as new for the fauna of Iran. A. monoculatus is also new for Asia.
Silver linings: rethinking assessment pedagogy under the pandemic
Authors: Amrane-Cooper Linda , Hatzipanagos Stylianos , Tait Alan
Published: May 2023

In 2020, because of the COVID-19 pandemic the higher education sector, in the United Kingdom and internationally, transitioned to online assessment, at a speed and scale which might have been unimaginable under normal circumstances. The priority in the sector was to ensure that fundamental principles of assessment, including integrity, were supported in the implementation of changes and no student was disadvantaged in accessing digital learning opportunities, when they were assessed. The paper focuses on a project that evaluated this transition and provided the opportunity to understand emergent approaches to assessment. It explores the transition from the perspective of the experience of the stakeholders that have been affected, primarily students and staff. It identifies processes and formats of assessment that worked efficiently and examines the implications for future practice in distance learning environments and for the sector.
A Comprehensive Overview of the Europen and Baltic Landscape for Hydrogen Applications and Innovations
Authors: Zemite L. , Backurs A. , Starikovs A. , Laizans A. , Jansons L. , Vempere L. , Bode I. , Broks A.
Published: May 2023

Hydrogen has been widely recognised as a versatile and environmentally-friendly energy carrier, with a broad range of potential applications across various sectors. The abundance of hydrogen in the universe and its high energy content makes it an attractive alternative to conventional fossil fuels. Moreover, the utilization of hydrogen does not produce greenhouse gases or other pollutants that contribute to air pollution and climate change. In recent years, there has been a growing interest in developing and deploying hydrogen technologies for a sustainable energy future. This paper provides an in-depth exploration of the potential of hydrogen as a clean energy source in different sectors, such as transportation, energy storage, power generation, industry, buildings, maritime transport, and aviation. The aim of the paper is to provide an overview of the current state of hydrogen applications in Europe and the Baltic States, including examples of ongoing projects and initiatives, and to assess the advantages and disadvantages of hydrogen technologies in different sectors. The main results of the paper highlight that hydrogen has the potential to significantly reduce greenhouse gas emissions and achieve carbon neutrality targets. However, the deployment of hydrogen technologies also faces various challenges such as high production costs, lack of infrastructure, and safety concerns. The tasks of the paper are to provide an insight into the potential of hydrogen, identify the challenges and limitations, and highlight ongoing research and development efforts in this field. The paper concludes that the widespread adoption of hydrogen technologies is a long-term goal that requires the cooperation of various stakeholders and the development of innovative and cost-effective solutions. Despite the challenges, the current state of hydrogen applications and ongoing projects in Europe and the Baltic States demonstrate that hydrogen has the potential to play a significant role in the transition to a sustainable and low-carbon future.
Calculations of Basic Geometric Parameters for Mobile Space Environment Simulation Facility “Metamorphosis”
Authors: Gutans J. , Mozga N. , Sestakovs V. , Kubulins R. , Kleinhofs M.
Published: May 2023

The article presents the results of the analysis of approaches to designing a mobile vacuum system for simulation of space environment, which could help provide services of testing space objects at the request of the customers at a place and time acceptable to them, which allows saving time and assets in the development of space objects, their elements, including satellites. Such a system under a conditional name METAMORPHOSIS is developed at Riga Technical University (RTU). As a result of the conducted analysis, the methodological approaches to the determination of the structure of the vacuum system were determined and a description of the main systems which should be included in the designed mobile simulator of space environment, as well as the methods for assessment of characteristics of its structural elements were given. The results obtained allow deciding on using a cylindrical vacuum chamber with a horizontal structure type for the designed simulator, since the weight of test equipment in this case is minimal, and determining its main dimensions, which are also specified in the article.
One With the Head, One with the Body: Ecclesial Implications of Union with Christ for Membership, Baptism, and Communion
Authors: Kurtz Ronni
Published: May 2023

John Murray once wrote of the doctrine of union with Christ that ‘It is not simply a step in the application of redemption…it underlies every step of the application of redemption.’ Union with Christ is a doctrine with significant soteriological import. However, it is not only in the realm of soteriology that union with Christ bears significance. This article seeks to explore the ecclesial implications of union with Christ. After working towards a definition of union with Christ, the ecclesial implications will be considered for baptism, membership, and communion.
‘Some Agreeable Conversation’: Jonathan Edwards Among Early American Baptists
Authors: Lumpkin Aaron L.
Published: May 2023

Jonathan Edwards has long been recognized for his theology, philosophy, biblical studies, and pastoral ministry. The influence of Edwards’s life and ministry has stretched both far and wide. While his effect among English Baptists has been examined in a variety of ways, less attention has been given to his influence among early Baptists in North America. This article provides a survey of the research concerning Edwards’s influence upon early Baptists in North America. It argues that early Baptists in North America have been more influenced by Edwards than previously recognized. These Baptists looked to Edwards for instruction on Scripture, theology, piety, conversion and revival, preaching and pastoral ministry, and missions. Yet, more work needs to be done to understand the full scope of the reception of Edwards by early Baptists in North America.
‘One Baptism for the Remission of Sins’: Exploring the Harmony Between Christian Platonism, Reformed Soteriology, and Credobaptism
Authors: Parkinson Samuel G.
Published: May 2023

In recent years, Protestant theology—particularly of the Reformed and evangelical variety—has shown an increased interest in historical retrieval. Various theologians have engaged in the work of mining the Great Tradition of Christianity in order to resource contemporary theology with wisdom from the past. Presupposed in this work of retrieval is a claim that is by no means a foregone conclusion for Roman Catholic and Eastern Orthodox theologians: the notion that Protestants also lay claim to the Great Tradition of the ‘one, holy, catholic, and apostolic church.’ Protestant theologians working on retrieval believe they are drawing from their own heritage, not the heritage of another. While it may appear counterintuitive to do so, this paper seeks to defend this notion by drawing together three terms commonly considered disparate: Christian Platonism, Reformed soteriology, and Baptist sacramentalism. It disputes two popular insistences: first, that Reformed soteriology depends on a nominalism that contradicts the realism of the Christian-Platonic metaphysical tradition; and second, that the Baptist view of baptism amounts to mere symbolism (and thus depends on nominalism in another sense). This paper therefore argues not only that Reformed evangelicals, broadly speaking, lay rightful claim to the Great Tradition (and specifically, its metaphysics), but also that Baptists in particular share this heritage.
Evaluation of the key factors of effective leadership in the process of implementing public sector reforms of the Republic of Serbia
Authors: JANOVAC Tatjana , ORLANDIĆ Milja , VUKČEVIĆ Marijana
Published: May 2023

Public sector reform is one of the Government of the Republic of Serbia strategic goals. The strategy envisages the improvement of the human resources management system, which includes the development of professional capacities. In order for public sector reform to achieve its contribution, it is necessary to develop effective leadership at all levels. The effectiveness of the leadership process is influenced by many factors. One of the factors refers to the characteristics of the leader, his abilities and skills to make and implement optimal decisions. The decision-making process itself also depends on the circumstances, i.e. the situation in which the decision is made, as well as the environment that affects the decisionmaking process. There are situations that are certain, where the decision maker has sufficient information and can immediately see the effects of each alternative before implementation. In that case, decision-making is significantly facilitated, because it boils down to the technical problem of quality assessment of alternatives and their comparison. But, in most cases, the circumstances, that is, the environment is uncertain and complex. The decision-maker in such situations usually does not have enough information and therefore it is difficult or impossible to check their effectiveness and develop potential alternatives. The main goal of the work is to use the new multicriteria decision-making method PIPRECIA to evaluate and define the importance of key factors influencing the behavior of leaders and contributing to the effectiveness of the leadership process important for the implementation of reforms in the Republic of Serbia public sector. The results of this method application indicate that the key factor influencing the leader's behavior is C5-Characteristics of the leaders. The results provide important information to managers of public organizations on how to manage change more effectively.
Uncovering the interplay between political will, public management reforms, and outcomes: a study of the United Arab Emirates
Authors: SARKER Abu Elias , TIPU Syed Awais Ahmad , ISLAM M. Rezaul
Published: May 2023

The aim of the study is to fill the gap in the existing literature by presenting a comprehensive and theoretically sound framework that examines the interplay between the attributes of political will, public management reform design and implementation, the results they yield and the impact of external factors on these variables. Drawing upon the systematic literature review, the research develops a conceptual framework of political will and applies it to the context of public management reforms in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). A wide range of databases are used from secondary sources including Worldwide Governance Indicators, Failed State Index, Global Innovation Index, and Transparency International. The results show that the UAE government's strong commitment to reforms, as well as its ability to implement those reforms effectively, has contributed to positive outcomes in areas such as economic development and public service delivery. UAE has liberalized its economy and institutionalized innovative practices. All actors are involved in reform initiatives. Given the developmental clientelist regime in the UAE, political leadership has played an instrumental role in successfully implementing public management reforms. The UAE Government has ensured capacity-building efforts and proper incentives such as Government Excellence Awards are in place for the continuity of reform initiatives. Other government regimes could potentially benefit from the approaches employed by the UAE government in undertaking public management reform initiatives. The results challenge the common assumption that monarchical regimes are unable to drive such changes and instead demonstrate that a development-focused clientelist state can effectively implement incremental reforms in public management. The proposed conceptual model will also potentially guide future empirical research in the field.
Tool for assessment of the green technology transfer structure in Brazilian public universities
Authors: SILVA Luan Carlos Santos , TEN CATEN Carla Schwengber , GAIA Silvia
Published: May 2023

This article presents one analysis of the management of green technology transfer within the context of Brazilian public universities. The study aimed to evaluate the existing practices and identify areas for improvement in the dissemination and absorption of environmental technologies. The research methodology employs an applied and exploratory approach, combining quantitative and qualitative analyses. The study applied a tool specifically designed to assess and support technology managers in the green technology transfer process. This tool incorporates eleven dimensions, including People, Process, Budget, Relationship, Integrated Management, Research and Development (R&D) in Green Technologies, Intellectual Property, Valuation, Commercialization, Environment, and Society. To analyze the effectiveness of the developed tool, a diagnosis was carried out in the Brazilian scenario. The survey identified and evaluated 413 university-registered groups that are actively involved in green research. The collected data were analyzed using statistical techniques such as Pearson's linear correlation coefficients, multivariate analysis, and factor analysis. The findings highlight several gaps and challenges in the green technology transfer process. These gaps present opportunities for improvement and call for universities to develop strategic measures to address them. Collaborative efforts with Technology Transfer Offices (TTOs) and research groups within the institutions are also crucial in bridging these gaps. The study concludes by urging universities to adopt strategies that focus on reducing identified gaps and promoting sustainable collaboration between academia and industry in the field of green technology transfer. Overall, this research points to the current state of green technology transfer management in Brazilian public universities, providing valuable insights and recommendations for enhancing the process and driving sustainable innovation in the country.
The prevalence of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) among emergency medical services personnel in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Authors: AlAnazi Murdhi , Alsabi Alfatimah , Almegbal Abdullah , Alabdullatif Abdulaziz
Published: May 2023

Background: Emergency medical services personnel are not aware of the significance and the prevalence of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) among them and its effect on their mental well-being and the quality of patient care.
Objective: The current study aimed to assess the prevalence of PTSD and its associated factors among emergency medical services personnel in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
Methods: A descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted including all accessible emergency medical services personnel working at five hospitals in Riyadh during the period from November to December 2022. Data were collected using the three-phase method including identification of eligible care providers, approaching using an interview-based questionnaire, and recruitment of the questionnaires that were administered to all pre-hospital care providers.
Results: A total of 138 emergency personnel were included. A total of 74 (53.6%) were emergency specialists, 12 (8.7%) were emergency technicians, 39 (28.3%) were interns or physicians, and 13 (9.4%) were nurses or paramedics. The most endorsed symptoms included loss of interest in activities that the participants used to enjoy (45.7%), followed by feeling very upset when something reminded them of the stressful experience (44.2%), and trouble falling or staying asleep. A total of 42 (30.4%) participants experienced PTSD (95% CI: 23.1%-38.2%).
Conclusion:
The current study revealed that nearly one out of each three emergency personnel experienced symptoms coping with PTSD. The higher rate was estimated among old age and participants with higher experience years. Avoiding memories and sleep disturbance were the most reported symptoms.
Mask Laws to study Texture Features of the Kidney Infection
Authors: Hassan Enass Hammadi , Ali Alyaa Hussein , Shehab Russul Mohammad , Mahdi Mohammed Salih , Abd Alrida Walaa Ahmad
Published: May 2023

This paper aims to early study of detection and diagnosis of kidney tumors and kidney stones using Computed Tomography Scanning CT scan images by digital image processing. Computerized Axial Tomography (CAT) is a special medical imaging technique that provides images with 3D, including much information about the body's construction consisting of bones and organs. A C.T scan uses X-rays to create cross-sectional images of the body and gives the doctor a full explanation of the diagnosis of the situation through the examination. It has been used in five cases of kidney images, including healthy, stones, tumors (cancer), cystic and renal fibrosis. The masking procedure is used to separate the required C.T. images from undesirable ones. The segmentation processes which was used in this study is a thresholding algorithm, applied on C.T. images, used to detect unhealthy tissues (tumor and stone). The results showed that the system is able to distinguish between different tumors of the kidney of cases mentioned above. It's important for the instructor to determine the area of the tumor and stone to avoid damaging the healthy tissue during the treatment. The histogram which was used to study the differences between the healthy and unhealthy depending on the intensity of the image
Petrography, Mineralogy and Diagenetic history of the Sarmord Formation (Valanginian-Aptian) in selected areas, Northeastern Iraq
Authors: Saleh Safaa A. , Tamar-Agha Mazin Y. , Balaky Sardar M.
Published: May 2023

This research studies the petrography, mineralogy and diagenetic history of the Sarmord Formation at Sulaimani and Erbil Governorates in Northeastern Iraq. The Sarmord Formation consists mainly of alternated yellowish to bluish gray bedded marly limestone with yellowish gray soft marl beds. Petrographic investigations of the marly limestones were based on 270 thin sections and show that the skeletal grains include bioclasts, foraminiferas, radiolarians, calcispheres, echinoderms, ostracods and cephalopods. The groundmass is composed of micrite with light brown to gray colors, rich in organic materials and iron oxides. The X-ray diffraction analysis of the marls revealed that the abundant clay minerals in the Sarmord Formation are kaolinite and smectite -illite mixed layers, in addition to chlorite traces, which may indicate an increasing influx of detrital minerals from the continental weathering because of the humid Early Cretaceous climate. Non-clay minerals include calcite and quartz with subordinate feldspars. The main diagenetic processes affecting the Sarmord Formation carbonates are micritization, dissolution, cementation, compaction, dolomitization, dedolomitization and authigenic minerals (pyrite and silica). These belong to three diagenetic stages; early (shallow burial), middle and late (deep burial).
Mathematical Modelling for Peristaltic Flow of Sutterby Fluid Through Tube under the Effect of Endoscope
Authors: Ammar Neeran , Ali Hayat A.
Published: May 2023

In this work, the mathematical modelling of peristaltic transport for incompressible Sutterby fluid through the cavity between coaxial tubes where the inner tube is fixed and the outer tube has sinusoidal rhythmic fluctuations along the channel’s walls is presented. Under the assumption of long wavelength and the low Reynolds number, the governing equations (motion, temperature, and concentration) are illustrated in cylindrical coordinates. The analytical solution for the temperature and concentration of the fluid flow is obtained using Mathematica 11.3, whereas the perturbation technique is employed to find the closed form of the velocity profile. The variation of the axial velocity, stream function, temperature, concentration, and heat transfer are graphically discussed under the impact of interesting involved parameters.
Properties and Application of the Suggested Exponentiated Lomax Distribution Family
Authors: Hamad Alaa M.
Published: May 2023

The Exponentiated Lomax Distribution is considered one of the most commonly used continuous distribution which has a major role in analysing and modelling life time data. Therefore, A family was formed for the Exponential Lomax Distribution by introducing two new distributions as special case of the Exponentiated Lomax Distribution: (Modified Exponentiated Lomax Distribution (MELD) and Restricted Exponentiated Lomax Distribution (RELD. Furthermore, to assess the usefulness and flexibility, the two distributions were applied upon simulation study besides real application with real data set. The simulation results clearly shown the flexible performance of the maximum likelihood estimators for the parameter. Also, the real application results are clearly shown that the proposed distributions have outstanding performance than other considered distributions for all information criteria.
Application of Data Mining and Imputation Algorithms for Missing Value Handling: A Study Case Car Evaluation Dataset
Authors: Widyananda Wahyu , Purnomo Muhammad Fauzan Edy , Aswin Muhammad , Mudjirahardjo Panca , Pramono Sholeh Hadi
Published: May 2023

Data mining is a data analysis process using software to find certain patterns or rules in a large amount of data, which is expected to provide knowledge to support decisions. However, missing value in data mining often leads to a loss of information. The purpose of this study is to improve the performance of data classification with missing values, ​​precisely and accurately. The test method is carried out using the Car Evaluation dataset from the UCI Machine Learning Repository. RStudio and RapidMiner tools were used for testing the algorithm. This study will result in a data analysis of the tested parameters to measure the performance of the algorithm. Using test variations: performance at C5.0, C4.5, and k-NN at 0% missing rate, performance at C5.0, C4.5, and k-NN at 5–50% missing rate, performance at C5.0 + k-NNI, C4.5 + k-NNI, and k-NN + k-NNI classifier at 5–50% missing rate, and performance at C5.0 + CMI, C4.5 + CMI, and k-NN + CMI classifier at 5–50% missing rate, The results show that C5.0 with k-NNI produces better classification accuracy than other tested imputation and classification algorithms. For example, with 35% of the dataset missing, this method obtains 93.40% validation accuracy and 92% test accuracy. C5.0 with k-NNI also offers fast processing times compared with other methods.
3D Content Encryption Using Multi-Level Chaotic Maps
Authors: Ali Nashwan Alsalam , Rahma Abdul Monem S. , Shaker Shaimaa H.
Published: May 2023

Nowadays, 3D content is becoming an essential part of multimedia applications, when the 3D content is not protected, hackers may attack and steal it. This paper introduces a proposed scheme that provides high protection for 3D content by implementing multiple levels of security with preserving the original size using weight factor (w). First level of security is implemented by encrypting the texture map based on a 2D Logistic chaotic map. Second level is implemented by shuffling vertices (confusion) based on a 1D Tent chaotic map. Third level is implemented by modifying the vertices values (diffusion) based on a 3D Lorenz chaotic map. Results illustrate that the proposed scheme is completely deform the entire 3D content according to Hausdorff Distance (HD) approximately around 100 after the encryption process. It provides a high security against brute force attack because it has large key space equal to 10165 and secret key sensitivity using NPCR near 99:6% and UACI near 33:4%. The histogram and HD indicate the decrypted 3D content is identical to the origin where HD values approximate zero.
Algorithm Development for Full Gaps of Landsat 7 Images
Authors: Abd-ALmajied Mohammed I. , George Loay E. , Hameed Reem Sh.
Published: May 2023

Landsat7 of Enhanced thematic mapper plus (ETM+) was launched on April 15,  1999. Four years later, images start degrading due to the scan line corrector (SLC). SLC is a malfunction that results in pixel gaps in images captured by the sensor of Landsat7. The pixel gap regions extend from about one pixel near the image center and reach up to about 14 pixels in width near the image edge. The shape of this loss is like a zigzag line; however, there are different studies about repairing these gaps. The challenge of all studies depends on retrieving inhomogeneous areas because the homogenous area can be retrieved quickly depending on the surrounding area. This research focuses on filling these gaps by utilizing pixels around them gaps. Pixels from different satellites with the same resolution at the approximate equal date and exact location would be utilized.
Mean and standard deviation were used in gap pixel predicting. For complete pixels gap predicting, an image registration should be applied for predicted a good result—image registration comprised of geometric and radiometric registration. Translation and rotation was the main effect of geometric registration, while pixel tone was mainly related to radiometric registration. Two images of Landsat8 (before and after) with nearly the date of Landsat 7 were used. The fidelity criteria (mean square error and mean absolute error) were utilized to evaluate the results. The results showed a good prediction of the gap pixels in the Landsat 7 image, considering the geometric and radiometric parts.
PROFILE IDENTIFICATION OF CANICROSS PRACTITIONERS AND THEIR DOGS IN BRAZIL
Authors: Henrique Daniela Loureiro , Martins Moises Silvestre de Azevedo , Lima Julia de Almeida , Oliveira Willian Ferreira , Murgas Luis David Solis
Published: May 2023

The study analyzed the profile of Canicross practitioners in Brazil. A semi-structured questionnaire consisting of 33 questions was used: seven related to the handler and 26 to the dogs. Results: Of the total handlers, 53.3% are women, 64% have practiced the sport for at least 5 years and 52.3% trained with a personal trainer. Of the dogs, 62.6% were females, 60% were between one and four years old and the Mixed Breeds were the majority with 34.6%; as for the health of the animals, 80% of the handlers stated that they did not carry out veterinary monitoring aiming at the Canicross. 6.6% of the animals had sports-related injuries and 80% of these cases received veterinary treatment. It was clear that handlers know strategies to prevent and / or treat injuries caused by the sport, however this is not reflected in dogs. The unprecedented nature of the work will help handlers, veterinarians and sports lovers to draw up protocols so that dogs can practice Canicross safely.
ERROS DE PRESCRIÇÃO, DOSE, PREPARO E DESPERDÍCIO DE MEDICAMENTOS RELACIONADOS A DISTRIBUIÇÃO INDIVIDUALIZADA DE ANTIMICROBIANO PARA PACIENTES DE UTI-NEONATAL
Authors: Vieira Haila Kelli dos Santos , Soler Orenzio , Dos Santos Valéria Regina Cavalcante
Published: May 2023

Introdução: Dentre as diversas áreas de sua competência, a Farmácia Hospitalar é responsável pela promoção e monitoramento do uso seguro de medicamentos. Objetivo: Investigar erros de prescrição, de dose, de preparo e desperdício de antimicrobianos distribuídos de forma individualizada para pacientes de UTI-Neonatal na Fundação Santa Casa de Misericórdia do Pará. Metodologia: Trata-se de uma pesquisa transversal, retrospectiva, fundamentada na pesquisa-ação, tendo como recorte temporal o período de novembro de 2021 a janeiro 2022. As variáveis relacionadas aos medicamentos foram comparadas ao protocolo de prescrição do NEOFAX®. Resultado: O estudo envolveu 76 pacientes e analisou 213 prescrições que envolveram 341 antimicrobianos, dos quais, 280 (82%) dos antimicrobianos prescritos não apresentavam clareza quanto às instruções de preparo e 98 (29%) apresentaram as doses em desacordo com o NEOFAX®. Os itens de maior dúvida foram quanto à estabilidade após o preparo: 341 (100%); quanto ao volume final após preparo 341 (100%) e quanto a técnica de preparo 266 (78%). Do total de pacientes, 32 (42%) eram de muito baixo peso, seguidos de 26 (34%) de extremo baixo peso, e 18 (24%) de baixo peso. Conclusão: Os dados obtidos no estudo subsidiaram a implantação de uma central de misturas intravenosas na instituição estudada.
NEUROFEEDBACK NO TRATAMENTO DO TRANSTORNO DE DEFICIT DE ATENÇÃO E HIPERATIVIDADE
Authors: Lopes Luzilene Alves , Alves Silvana Ferreira de Sousa
Published: May 2023

Introdução: o transtorno de Déficit de Atenção e Hiperatividade (TDAH) é compreendido como atraso no neurodesenvolvimento, estes que estão diretamente associados a interação e habilidade de comunicação. nas últimas décadas uma nova tecnologia intitulada Neurofeedback (NF) surge e infere em resultados positivos no tratamento. Objetivo: descrever o principal mecanismo de ação dessa tecnologia no tratamento de TDAH e qual impacto que a técnica pode trazer aos portadores da doença. Metodologia: trata-se de uma revisão de literatura, na qual foram utilizados os seguintes DeCs: neurofeedback, Transtorno do Déficit de Atenção e tratamento. Resultados: em relação a base de dados mais utilizada tem-se a Biblioteca Virtual de Saúde (BVS). Assim, de maneira quantitativa, 46,1% do total de estudos utilizados na revisão correspondeu a materiais retirado da base BVS, em contrapartida, 30,8% na SciELO e 23,1% PubMed. Conclusão: mediante os resultados obtidos, percebe-se que o neurofeedback é uma estratégia terapêutica não medicamentosa, além de não-invasiva que por meio de um sistema Interface Cérebro- Computador (ICC) recebe e interpreta sinais elétricos e induz a autorregulação, interferindo assim, diretamente no tratamento de indivíduos com TDAH, logo, conclui-se que essa estratégia, de fato possui fins terapêuticos, sendo considerada eficaz e eficiente no que diz respeito ao aumento dos indicadores de atenção.
ASSISTÊNCIA DE ENFERMAGEM ÀS MULHERES NO CLIMATÉRIO NA ATENÇÃO PRIMÁRIA À SAÚDE: REVISÃO INTEGRATIVA
Authors: Carvalho Marina Lefol Nani , Da Mota Kárita Santos , Chini Lucélia Terra , Ribeiro Patrícia Mônica , Felipe Adriana Olímpia Barbosa , Freitas Patrícia Scotini
Published: May 2023

Introdução: o climatério, mesmo sendo uma fase natural ao envelhecimento, pode apresentar alterações em diferentes amplitudes. O enfermeiro, na condição de agente transformador, tem papel essencial na assistência prestada as mulheres no climatério. Objetivo: analisar as evidências disponíveis na literatura sobre a assistência de enfermagem à saúde das mulheres no climatério na Atenção Primária à Saúde. Método: trata-se de uma revisão integrativa de artigos publicados entre janeiro de 2012 a junho de 2022. A busca foi realizada de forma pareada nas bases de dados BDENF, LILACS, PubMed Central e CINAHL. Resultados: por meio da análise dos quatro estudos selecionados foi possível perceber um déficit em relação ao conhecimento dos profissionais relativo aos cuidados às mulheres no climatério, negligência com as reais necessidades de saúde das mulheres e a persistência do modelo biomédico, uma vez que o atendimento depende da demanda e se resume na medicalização dos sintomas. Conclusão: as evidências científicas indicam que a assistência de enfermagem às mulheres no climatério na Atenção Primária à Saúde se limita na realização de exames de rastreio de cânceres e encaminhamentos. Além disso, esse estudo apontou déficit de conhecimento dos profissionais de enfermagem alertando sobre a necessidade de mais estudos nessa temática, atualização na formação dos profissionais e realização de ações de educação permanente por parte dos gestores de saúde.
AVALIAÇÃO DOS REPELENTES: EFEITOS NA SAÚDE HUMANA
Authors: Tedeschi Caroline Alves , Galvão Valkiria , Ferraretto Tânia Rita Gritti , Pereira Fernanda Alves Cangerana
Published: May 2023

Este artigo teve como objetivo avaliar os efeitos do uso de repelentes na população brasileira. Para alcançar o objetivo proposto, foram utilizadas as metodologias da revisão de literatura e a pesquisa documental junto à ANVISA referentes aos repelentes registrados e comercializados no Brasil. De acordo com a RDC nº 7 de 2015 da ANVISA, os repelentes são classificados como produtos de Grau 2, compostos por Produtos de Higiene Pessoal, Cosméticos e Perfumes. Nessa categoria, constatou-se a existência de 113 produtos registrados para comercialização no Brasil. Verificou-se que, apesar do aumento do consumo devido às doenças causadas por picada dos mosquitos Aedes aegypti, a maioria dos repelentes comercializados possuem como princípio ativo as substâncias DEET, Icaridina ou IR3535, não resultando em reações tóxicas relevantes para a população, visto que, essas substâncias são de baixa toxicidade ou atóxicas, como é o caso do IR3535. Faz-se necessário considerar que o uso desses produtos deve seguir rigorosamente as orientações dos fabricantes disponíveis nos rótulos das embalagens no que tange à aplicação, reaplicação, frequência e uso específico para crianças, gestantes e lactantes. No que se refere à eficácia, a Icaridina apresenta-se como mais eficaz que o IR3535 quando considerados os fatores tempo de proteção versus concentração do princípio ativo. Entretanto, a Icaridina, em alguns casos, pode apresentar moderada toxicidade, enquanto que, o IR3535 é atóxico. Observa-se ainda, que mesmo diante desse cenário, o DEET é o mais comercializado e amplamente estudado no país.