bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Conceptualising and Implementing an Agent-Based Model of an Irrigation System
Authors: Lang Dengxiao , Ertsen Maurits Willem
Published: August 2022

The literature on irrigated agriculture is primarily concerned with irrigation techniques, irrigation water-use efficiency, and crop yields. How human and non-human agents co-shape(d) irrigation landscapes through their activities and how these actions impact long-term developments are less well studied. In this study, we aim to (1) explore interactions between human and non-human agents in an irrigation system; (2) model the realistic operation of an irrigation system in an agent-based model environment, and; (3) study how short-term irrigation management actions create long-term irrigation system patterns. An agent-based model (ABM) was used to build our Irrigation-Related Agent-Based Model (IRABM). We implemented various scenarios, combining different irrigation control methods (time versus water demand), different river discharges, varied gate capacities, and several water allocation strategies. These scenarios result in different yields, which we analyse on the levels of individual farmer, canal, and system. Demand control gives better yields under conditions of sufficient water availability, whereas time control copes better with water deficiency. As expected, barley (Hordeum vulgare, Poaceae) yields generally increase when irrigation time and/or river discharge increase. The effect of gate capacity is visible with yields not changing linearly with changing gate capacities, but showing threshold behaviour. With the findings and analysis, we conclude that IRABM provides a new perspective on modelling the human-water system, as non-human model agents can create the dynamics that realistic irrigation systems show as well. Moreover, this type of modelling approach has a large potential to be theoretically and empirically used to explore the interactions between irrigation-related agents and understand how these interactions create water and yields patterns. Furthermore, the developed user-interface model allows non-technical stakeholders to participate and play a role in modelling work.
Evidence-Based Indicator Approach to Identify Environmental Impacts of Cascade Dam Projects: A Case Study of Cascade Dam Projects on the Yangtze River
Authors: Chen Ang , Wu Miao
Published: August 2022

Policies for promoting sustainable development of dam projects in the world have always been an argument due to the negative impacts on ecosystems. How to improve the efficiency of identifying the impacts and main indicators in the environmental impact assessment (EIA) process and post environmental impact assessment (PEIA) process is a common topic. Since the rapid dam construction in the past decades, most dam projects in China have turned to operation period. In order to identify the main impacts and provide scientific bases for the decision-making process, we optimized and applied the decision-support prototype (DSP) toolkit on the cascade dam projects on the Yangtze River. Through the optimization of the module and tools, the modified DSP was more applicable for China’s dams. Though the modified DSP cannot replace large-scale assessments for dam projects, it would assist the EIA and PEIA process by identifying the most relevant environmental concerns and knowledge gaps at early stages of negotiation, so that more attention can be focused on subsequent studies and evaluative processes. On the other hand, some new limitations were found in our practice. In response to the limitations, we propose several suggestions: (1) SBQ: to introduce a factor to balance the proportion evaluation result of new developed dams and existing dams in the study; (2) SBQ: to consider more about interactions between cascade dam projects and their impacts on different spatial scales; (3) EEM, extend the parameters for generating EEM from dams in areas outside of the U.S.
Vulnerability Mapping of Groundwater Resources of Mekelle City and Surroundings, Tigray Region, Ethiopia
Authors: Abera Kaleab Adhena , Gebreyohannes Tesfamichael , Abrha Berhane , Hagos Miruts , Berhane Gebremedhin , Hussien Abdelwassie , Belay Ashebir Sewale , Van Camp Marc , Walraevens Kristine
Published: August 2022

The management and monitoring of the quality of water resources in the Mekelle area are challenging, due to both geogenic and anthropogenic impacts. The extent of these impacts and the sources of pollution in this area have not been thoroughly investigated. In this article, a mapping of water resources vulnerability was carried out using the DRASTIC method and a modified DRASTIC vulnerability map was produced. Single-parameter and map-removal sensitivity analyses were performed on the relevant rates and weights. A final DRASTIC vulnerability index, varying from 54 to 140, was divided into four vulnerability classes: low (225.7 km2), medium (302.8 km2), high (307.2 km2), and very high (187.6 km2); the values in the parentheses indicate the corresponding areal coverage of each class. Similarly, a modified DRASTIC vulnerability index, ranging from 91 to 192, was divided into four vulnerability classes: low (166.4 km2), medium (266.8 km2), high (338.0 km2), and very high (252.2 km2) Nitrates were used to validate both models. in which moderate positive correlations (with Pearson’s correlation coefficient, r) of 0.681 and 0.702 were calculated for the DRASTIC and modified DRASTIC indices, respectively. A comparison of the two maps showed that significant sources of pollution are located in areas with high to very high vulnerability. The results of this research work can be used for the protection and monitoring of groundwater resources in the Mekelle area.
Investigation of Irrigation Water Requirements for Major Crops Using CROPWAT Model Based on Climate Data
Authors: Solangi Ghulam Shabir , Shah Sabab Ali , Alharbi Raied Saad , Panhwar Sallahuddin , Keerio Hareef Ahmed , Kim Tae-Woong , Memon Junaid Ahmed , Bughio Ali Dost
Published: August 2022

Water is one of the most important natural resources and is widely used around the globe for various purposes. In fact, the agricultural sector consumes 70% of the world’s accessible water, of which about 60% is wasted. Thus, it needs to be managed scientifically and efficiently to maximize food production to meet the requirements of an ever-increasing population. There is a lack of information on water requirements of crops and irrigation scheduling concerning the Shaheed Benazirabad district, Pakistan. Thus, the present study was conducted to determine the irrigation water requirements (IWR) and irrigation scheduling for the major crops in the Shaheed Benazirabad district, Sindh, Pakistan, using agro-climatic data and the CROPWAT model. Agro-climatic data such as rainfall, maximum and minimum temperature, sunshine hours, humidity, and wind speed were obtained from the NASA website, CLIMWAT 2.0, and world weather However, data about studied crops and soils were obtained from FAO (Food and Agriculture Organization). Analysis revealed that the IWRs per irrigation round for the four major crops—sugarcane, banana, cotton, and wheat—were as 3108.0 mm, 1768.5 mm, 1655.7 mm, and 402.5 mm, respectively. It was observed the IWRs are more sensitive in the hot season because of high temperatures and low relative humidity, and vice versa in the cold season. The use of scientific tools such as CROPWAT is recommended to assess IWRs with a high degree of accuracy and to compute irrigation scheduling. Accordingly, the study results will be helpful for improving food production and supervision of water resources.
Spent Coffee Grounds Characterization and Reuse in Composting and Soil Amendment
Authors: Bomfim Anne Shayene Campos de , de Oliveira Daniel Magalhães , Walling Eric , Babin Alexandre , Hersant Grégory , Vaneeckhaute Céline , Dumont Marie-Josée , Rodrigue Denis
Published: August 2022

As an everyday beverage, coffee is consumed worldwide, generating a high amount of waste after brewing, which needs attention for its disposal. These residues are referred to as spent coffee grounds (SCGs), which have been shown to have applications as polymers/composites precursors, biofuels, and biofertilizers. This review focuses on agricultural applications usually based on organic matter to fertilize the soil and consequently improve plant growth. To date, SCGs have been shown to exhibit outstanding performance when applied as soil amendment and composting because it is a nutrient-rich organic waste without heavy metals. Therefore, this review presents the different options to use SCGs in agriculture. First, SCG composition using different characterization techniques is presented to identify the main components. Then, a review is presented showing how SCG toxicity can be resolved when used alone in the soil, especially at high concentrations. In this case, SCG is shown to be effective not only to enhance plant growth, but also to enhance nutritional values without impacting the environment while substituting conventional fertilizers. Finally, a conclusion is presented with openings for future developments.
Advantages, Limitations, and Clinical Considerations in Using Cystatin C to Estimate GFR
Authors: Chen Debbie C. , Potok O. Alison , Rifkin Dena , Estrella Michelle M.
Published: August 2022

Cystatin C has been shown to be a reliable and accurate marker of kidney function across diverse populations. The 2012 Kidney Disease Improving Global Outcomes (KDIGO) guidelines recommended using cystatin C to confirm the diagnosis of chronic kidney disease (CKD) determined by creatinine-based estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) and to estimate kidney function when accurate eGFR estimates are needed for clinical decision-making. In the efforts to remove race from eGFR calculations in the United States, the National Kidney Foundation (NKF) and American Society of Nephrology (ASN) Joint Task Force recommended increasing availability and clinical adoption of cystatin C to assess kidney function. This review summarizes the key advantages and limitations of cystatin C use in clinical practice. Our goals were to review and discuss the literature on cystatin C; understand the evidence behind the recommendations for its use as a marker of kidney function to diagnose CKD and risk stratify patients for adverse outcomes; discuss the challenges of its use in clinical practice; and guide clinicians on its interpretation.
Preoperative Risk Factors for Anastomotic Leaks in Colorectal Surgery
Authors: Исмаилова З.Е. , Агаев Э.К. , Исрафилова С.Б.
Published: August 2022

Основной целью настоящего обзора является систематический анализ мировой литературы по проблеме несостоятельности анастомоза, определение предоперационных факторов риска этого осложнения и изучение связи этих факторов с несостоятельностью анастомоза после открытой или лапароскопической колоректальной хирургии. В статье представлена клиническая классификация степени тяжести (степень А, В и С) несостоятельности анастомоза. Оценивались данные об общем состоянии пациентов, основном и сопутствующих заболеваниях, а также о предоперационной подготовке желудочно-кишечного тракта. Были подробно изучены предоперационные факторы риска несостоятельности, основными из которых являются мужской пол, курение и частое употребление алкоголя, предоперационная анемия, гипопротеинемия и гипоальбуминемия, высокий индекс массы тела, пожилой и старческий возраст, предоперационная химиотерапия и лучевая терапия, длительное лечение кортикостероидами, отсутствие механической подготовки кишечника и пероральной антибиотикотерапии.

Anastomotic leak remains a severe complication after colorectal surgery with considerable morbidity, higher rate of reoperations, and higher mortality. There is generally accepted idea that arterial ischemia or tension in the anastomotic line will lead to healing complications. But it’s noteworthy that even well perfused, under no tension anastomoses may develop leakage, hence it continues to be a challenging issue in colorectal surgery. Over the past several decades of investigation are determined a lot of preoperative, intraoperative and postoperative risk factors for anastomotic leak, as well as, some conclusive recommendations are justified, whereas others are still open to discuss. The primary goal of present review was to analyze the literature on the problem of anastomotic leakage, determine preoperative risk factors for this complication. Data concerning patients’ general condition, main disease and comorbidities, as well as preoperative preparation of gastrointestinal tract were evaluated. The most frequent preoperative risk factors for leakage revealed are male sex, smoking and alcohol intake, preoperative anemia and hypoproteinemia, body mass index, high age, preoperative chemical therapy and radiotherapy, omitting mechanical bowel preparation and oral antibiotic therapy.
The use of aceclofenac for analgesic and anti-inflammatory purposes in musculoskeletal diseases
Authors: Кундер Е.В.
Published: August 2022

В статье изложены сведения об эффективности и безопасности применения ацеклофенака при лечении пациентов с заболеваниями костно-мышечной системы. Результаты многочисленных клинических исследований указывают на сопоставимую или превосходящую эффективность ацеклофенака при лечении анкилозирующего спондилита, ревматоидного артрита, боли в нижней части спины, остеоартрита. Ацеклофенак характеризуется хорошей переносимостью, редко вызывает нежелательные явления и обладает высокой приверженностью пациентов к лечению.

The article presents the information about the effectiveness and safety of the use of аceclofenac in the treatment of patients with diseases of the musculoskeletal system. The results of numerous clinical studies indicate comparable or superior efficacy of аceclofenac in the treatment of ankylosing spondylitis, rheumatoid arthritis, lower back pain, osteoarthritis. Aceclofenac is characterized by good tolerability, rarely causes adverse events and has a high adherence of patients to treatment.
Amiodaron-Induced Thyrotoxicosis
Authors: Данилова Л.И. , Короленко Г.Г. , Лущик М.Л.
Published: August 2022

В статье представлен анализ проблемы амиодарон-индуцированного тиротоксикоза (АиТ), возникающего при лечении амиодароном нарушений сердечного ритма. Рассматриваются основные механизмы влияния амиодарона на щитовидную железу. Приводится классификация АиТ, необходимая для выбора дальнейшей тактики лечения. Сопоставляются особенности клинической картины АиТ 1-го, 2-го и смешанного типов. Описываются лабораторные и инструментальные исследования, позволяющие провести дифференциальный диагноз между АиТ 1-го типа и АиТ 2-го типа. Особое внимание уделяется вопросам лечения пациентов при развитии амиодарониндуцированных типов тиротоксикоза. Затрагивается актуальный и дискуссионный вопрос о возможности продолжения терапии амиодароном и/или его повторного назначения при неэффективности других антиаритмических препаратов. Освещаются подходы к кратковременному назначению амиодарона для купирования пароксизмального нарушения ритма при АиТ 2-го типа. Обсуждается также назначение амиодарона, если имеет место экстренная кардиологическая ситуация.

The article presents analysis of the problem of amiodarone-induced thyrotoxicosis (AIT) which develops in amiodarone-treated patients. The effects of amiodarone on the thyroid gland are considered. The classification of amiodarone-induced thyrotoxicosis, necessary for the choice of treatment strategies, is given. The peculiarities of the clinical picture of AIT 1, AIT 2 and Mixed/Unidentified form of AIT are highlighted. Laboratory and instrumental criteria of differentiating between type 1 and type 2 AIT are described. Special attention is paid to the treatment of patients with amiodarone-induced types of thyrotoxicosis. Disputable questions of continuation of amiodarone treatment and/ or amiodarone reintroduction when other antiarrhythmic drugs prove to be ineffective are considered. Approaches to short-term administration of amiodarone for paroxysmal arrhythmias blockade in type 2 AIT are highlighted. Amiodarone administration is discussed in an emergency cardiac situation.
Sentiment Analysis on the Metaverse: Twitter Data
Authors: Akkuzukaya Gulsum
Published: August 2022

In recent days, the metaverse which is defined as virtual-reality space in which people can interact with each other in a computer-generated environment, has attracted people’s attention. People have posted their opinions about the metaverse on social media platforms. Twitter is one of those platforms in which people have tweeted about the metaverse. Tweets help researchers to understand public attitudes on a subject. This research focuses on two analyses: The first one used sentiment analysis on Turkish tweets about various alternative words of the metaverse, such as karma evren, misal evren, ote evren, sahte dunya, sanal evren and internet otesi. The second focus of our research was on an analysis of a questionnaire that aimed to understand whether people are aware of the metaverse and willing to experience it or not. The result of sentiment analysis showed that the most of the collected tweets were positive about the collected tweets. The questionnaire analysis showed that the majority of participants were aware of the metaverse and would like to experience that virtual space
A propósito del melanoma lentiginoso acral
Authors: Acosta de Hart Alvaro
Published: August 2022

Los melanocitos son células que se localizan sobre la membrana basal de la epidermis, cuya función principal es la producción de melanina que se localiza encima de los núcleos de las células de la epidermis protegiéndolas de daño por la radiación ultravioleta. Además, le confiere el color a la piel. Desde el punto de vista social, estos diferentes colores de piel han generado conflictos entre los seres humanos, violencia y muerte.
Laws of Sheḥiṭah (Slaughtering) in Ladino, Constantinople 1510 printing
Authors: Cohen Dov , (Rodrigue)  Schwarzwald Ora
Published: August 2022

The article by Dov Cohen and Ora (Rodrigue) Schwarzwald, “Laws of Sheḥiṭah (Slaughtering) in Ladino, Constantinople (Kushta) 1510 printing,” which opens this volume, is dedicated to the remnants of a printed halachic work in Ladino found among the folios of the Genizah. This is most likely the first work in Ladino printed by exiles from Spain who settled in the Ottoman Empire. This composition, entitled Conpendio de las sheḥiṭot (“Compendium on slaughtering”), whose author is unknown, had been considered lost until now. The remnants discovered by the authors of the article were printed at the beginning of the sixteenth century at the Ben-Nahmias brothers’ press in Constantinople. The authors of the article discuss the structure of the essay and its characteristics and present the reader with a facsimile of the original alongside its Hebrew translation.
Judah ibn Balaam’s commentary on Samuel and its place in the history of exegesis
Authors: Zoref Arye
Published: August 2022

Arye Zoref’s article discusses Ibn Balaam’s commentary on the biblical book of Samuel. The biblical commentaries of Rabbi Judah Ibn Balaam, who lived in Spain in the eleventh century, have for the most part been studied and published. This is not the case regarding his commentary on Samuel, of which excerpts are presented in this article. Zoref gathered various Genizah fragments of the commentary together with citations from it that are included in the commentary of R. Isaac ben Samuel the Sephardi. On this basis, he tries to assess Ibn Balaam’s place in the history of biblical exegesis and how he was perceived by the commentators who came after him, especially R. Isaac ben Samuel the Sephardi and Nahum of Jerusalem. Special attention is paid to the term muʾarrikh which is understood by Ibn Balaam to be the biblical narrator. The article also includes editions of the fragments and their translation into Hebrew.
INTERÉS SUPERIOR DEL NIÑO Y LA EDUCACIÓN INTERCULTURAL BILINGÜE EN EL DERECHO INTERNACIONAL DE LOS DERECHOS HUMANOS
Authors: Torrejón Durand Vanussa Zuleyka
Published: August 2022

A partir de la Convención sobre los Derechos del Niño, los niños, también incluimos niñas, son reconocidos como sujetos de derecho, facultándoles derechos específicos que deben ser atendidos por el Estado y la sociedad bajo el principio del interés superior del niño en todas las esferas donde se vean involucrados. En el presente artículo, la autora recoge los instrumentos jurídicos internacionales sobre derechos humanos más importantes ratificados por el Estado Peruano en materia de niñez con atención especial en la niñez indígena a la luz de su interés superior del niño, así como su derecho a la educación bajo un enfoque intercultural bilingüe.
NEOLOGISMS OF THE UDMURT TRANSLATION OF THE BIBLE IN MODERN USUS
Authors: Bulycheva E.A. , Rysaev I.I.
Published: August 2022

The article is devoted to neologisms that appeared in the Udmurt language thanks to the translation of the Bible made by M.G. Atamanov. The authors wonder which of these neologisms are able to go beyond the biblical texts and gain a foothold in the active vocabulary of the language. The study is based on the analysis of udmurt-language media, as well as a questionnaire of native speakers. The survey made it possible to understand whether native speakers are familiar with any of the studied neologisms, and the analysis of the media made it possible to find out whether these words are used outside the Bible and liturgical books, that is, in texts not directly related to religion. The authors conclude that a small part of these new words are already used in the media and are well known to native speakers, which means they have already been included in the active vocabulary.
SCIENTIFIC TEXT LANGUAGE CODE COMPLEXITY AS A FACTOR OF COMMUNICATION DIFFICULTIES
Authors: Ivleva N.V.
Published: August 2022

The article is devoted to the problem of a scientific text understanding in the space of interdisciplinary communication, which is relevant for modern psycholinguistics. The interdependence between the structural and semantic features of a scientific text and the reasons that prevent its adequate interpretation is considered. It is ascertained that the difficulties in the scientific text understanding are determined by the complexity of the language code. The author substantiates that incorrect decoding of a text message is associated with a mismatch of the cognitive-linguistic characteristics of the professional conceptual spheres of the text producer and its addressee. The conceptual sphere of a specific scientific field for the purposes of communication is verbalized in the form of a conceptual and terminological apparatus, in which the terms are united by a stable invariant system of associative and semantic ties and are marked by the associative competence of the bearer of this conceptual sphere. The interpretation of the semantics of language signs is determined by the meanings of terms originally acquired by the specialist in the corresponding professional field of knowledge. The difference between the objects of research in the contacting scientific fields determines the inconsistency of lexico-semantic systems representing these spheres of knowledge, in which isomorphic terms can be largely differentiated in their semantic content. It is established that errors in the adequate identification of the meanings of isomorphic terms of another field of scientific knowledge arise as a result of incorrect associative modeling of semantics in the language structure of a polysemantic word. Significant factors that hamper scientific text understanding are the features of its structural and semantic organization associated with a large number of special terminology used and logical and compositional disorder in the presentation of a textual judgment.
THE CATEGORY OF INTERTEXTUALITY IN A CONTEMPORARY DETECTIVE NOVEL (BASED ON THE NOVEL “TROUBLED BLOOD” BY R. GALBRAITH)
Authors: Lushnikova G.I. , Osadchaya T.Yu.
Published: August 2022

New forms of intertextuality are constantly being discovered in fiction, which requires a common methodological basis for its analysis. A brief overview of English-language detective stories shows that intertextuality in this genre can be realized in different forms and perform various functions. The leading research method of the study is interpretive analysis of the links between the quoting and quoted texts. A great number of quotations used as epigraphs to the novel “Troubled Blood” by R. Galbraith, gives grounds to assert that the book contains two texts, which inevitably makes the reader compare them, identify analogies, similarities and differences. The analysis of interaction of the texts that are different in time, themes and genres but are united in one artistic whole plays a significant role in interpreting R. Galbraith’s novel, understanding its characters, themes, plot lines, solving the novel’s intrigue. Comparing epigraphs and corresponding chapters of the novel gives grounds to conclude that there are two variants of their correlation - correspondence at the level of the content and contrast at the level of the form. Intertextuality of the novel under study demonstrates synthesis of genres, functional styles, ideological and imaginative standards, which becomes the basis for the work’s structure, creates a dialogue of different eras, cultures, literary traditions.
RUSSIAN LANGUAGE PICTURE OF THE WORLD AND ITS SPECIFICITY (NATURE-CULTURE-COGNITION)
Authors: Ostrovaya Yu.S.
Published: August 2022

The Russian language, like other languages, carries one or another way of perceiving the surrounding world. At that point, the ability to speak a language presupposes a similar ability to understand the picture of the world that is reflected in a given language. The linguistic model of the world is understood as the totality of metaphysical, physical and social concepts that guide the actions of people. Today, the role of language in the formation of the linguistic picture of the world is evident. In this article, an attempt is made, firstly, to present the definitions of different authors of the concept of the Russian language model of the world, and secondly, to identify the features of the Russian language picture of the world, to characterize its main elements, to determine the most important segments and components (including: nature, culture and cognition). And also to consider the modern main speech nominations, which have a significant impact on the process of forming a linguistic picture of the world.
Painful violaceous pigmentation, a clinical challenge and diagnostic approach in a tropical country
Authors: Rojas-Gómez Oscar Fabián , Delgado-Ortiz Natalia , Zamora-Suarez Adriana , Mondragón-Cardona Álvaro Eduardo , Escobar-Montealegre Freddy , Jiménez-Canizales Carlos Eduardo
Published: August 2022

Millipedes are not considered poisonous animals, although in some cases their chemical defense mechanisms may be deleterious for human beings, manifesting as erythematous, purpuric and/ or cyanotic lesions alongside local pain and paresthesia. According to the exposure, the clinical condition may progress to moderate and severe lesions such as ulcers and blisters. We describe a case of a male child from the Andean region in Colombia, an area with daily temperatures between 15° and 30° C and 72% average humidity. The boy accidentally stepped on a millipede, and this occurrence became a challenge for its diagnosis amongst staff who provided emergency health care.
Peculiar temperature dependence of magneto-optic Kerr rotation associated with antiferromagnetic–paramagnetic transition
Authors: Ekawa Hirofumi , Okano Takashi , Huang Oujin , Iino Ion , Toyoki Kentaro , Nakatani Ryoichi , Kato Takeshi , Shiratsuchi Yu
Published: August 2022

We investigate the magneto-optic Kerr effect in perpendicularly magnetized Pt/Co/Ir/Cr2O3/Pt thin films, associated with the antiferromagnetic–paramagnetic transition of the Cr2O3 layer. The magneto-optic Kerr rotation angle (θ
K) shows oscillatory behavior as a function of the photon energy of incident light owing to interference in the Cr2O3 layer. The temperature dependence of θ
K at 2.67 eV (λ = 465 nm), at which the largest θ
K is obtained, shows a sharp dip at 287.0 K. The dip temperature is similar to the reported Néel temperature for Cr2O3 thin films. Although the θ
K spectra measured at several temperatures are generally explained by the classical interference model, θ
K is enhanced at 2.36–2.79 eV (λ = 525–445 nm) close to the dip temperature. This peculiar enhancement in θ
K is discussed on the basis of the anomaly in the optical parameters of the Cr2O3 layer associated with the antiferromagnetic–paramagnetic transition.
Temperature depended resistive property of fermented soybeans (Japanese natto) as a temperature sensor material
Authors: Inomata Naoki , Ono Takahito
Published: August 2022

Carbon-based temperature-sensitive materials have become recent topics of interest due to high demands of human sensing. To enable the practical use of these temperature sensing devices, high sensitivity, easy fabrication and disposal, and low cost are essential characteristics that should be considered. However, all these characteristics do not appear simultaneously in existing sensors. In this study, we propose and fabricate a sensitive temperature sensor using fermented soybeans (Japanese natto) as the sensing element. Natto is a naturally derived material with temperature-dependent resistance and low environmental load. Moreover, its fabrication and disposal costs are low. The changes in the resistance of the natto sheet are shown to be dependent on its water content, and a temperature coefficient of resistance of 1.15% °C−1 is achieved. The fabricated sensor shows an experimental temperature sensitivity of at least 0.1 °C. These results indicate the promising potential of using the natto sheet as a temperature sensing element.
Philosophy of Marriage as a Means of Family Building and Social Transformation
Authors: Kusmardani Alex , Saepulloh Usep , Nurrohman Nurrohman , Tsamratul Fuadah Aah , Syafi'i Abdulah
Published: August 2022

The essence of marriage is a commitment with careful planning for prosperity in reviving the earth through good offspring in a beneficial marriage. This research is library research. The type of research used is qualitative research and the type of research is descriptive analytic research. The problem approach used is a philosophical, sociological, psychological, medical, juridical approach. The results of the study show that marriage is an inner and outer bond between a man and a woman as husband and wife with the aim of forming a family, a happy and eternal household based on the Almighty God. The principles of marriage are, the principle of Muasharah bi al-Ma'ruf, the principle of choosing a partner, the principle of equality, problems in the family, economic problems, family and social interventions, the problem of differences in building a family
EEFFECTS OF VIDEO-ASSISTED TEACHING PROGRAM ON KNOWLEDGE OF UPPER RESPIRATORY INFECTION MANAGEMENT AND PREVENTION AMONG PARENTS OF THE CHILDREN UNDER FIVE YEARS OLD, FARASAN, KINGDOM OF SAUDI ARABIA
Authors: Dharmarajlu Santhi Muttipoll , Najmi Sadeem yahya , Edriss Salha Adnan , Redhwan Khloud Ahmed , Sultan Soad Omar , Ahmed Hayam
Published: August 2022

Among children, Acute Upper Respiratory Infections constitutes a leading cause of morbidity and mortality. It accounts for 4 million of the 15 million child deaths in the world, annually. Globally, 30-60% of paediatric outpatient attendance and 20-30% of hospital admissions are due to Acute upper respiratory tract infections. Mothers are the main caregivers for their children, so their behaviours may be used as a disease prevention technique. The aim of the study is to identify the parent’s knowledge and practice of upper respiratory tract infection of children with under five age groups. Pre experimental design was used and 104 parents were selected by using of purposive sampling technique. The knowledge and practice were assessed by using structured interview schedule and checklist. The results of the study shows that in knowledge the total mean score for pre-test was 2.33±0.886, whereas in post-test it was 8.89±0.81 with the mean difference of 6.56. It shows that parents had excellent knowledge on Upper respiratory tract infections after implementation of educational programme, it shows that teaching was more effective. The overall mean score for practice on Upper respiratory tract infections shows that, in pre-test the mean score was 6.85±1.413, whereas in post-test it was 20.49±1.115, with the mean difference of 13.64. It predicts that parents were improved their practice after implementation of education programme on Upper respiratory tract infections preventive measures. The calculated ‘t’ value for awareness and practice scores were 7.24 & 2.914 at 0.05 level respectively. Hence it shows that significant improvement of parents knowledge and practice of Upper respiratory tract infections after implementation of educational programme. Infection prevention is critical in children under the age of five, as is thorough handwashing while caring for children who have respiratory infections. The researchers proposed that special instructional and educational programs for mothers be conducted to inform them about the preventive measures that should be taken to avoid upper respiratory tract disease.
Analisis Terjadinya Ledakan Tangki Slop Port MT. Sri Asih Saat Pelaksanaan Hotwork Dalam Proses Drydock
Authors: Salsabillah Euis Dinda , Siregar Pande I.S. , Habli M Hasan
Published: August 2022

Proses dry dock kapal bertujuan untuk memperbaiki dan melakukan perawatan kondisi kapal agar kapal dapat beroperasi dengan optimal. Banyak resiko yang dapat terjadinya suatu kecelakaaan atau keadaan darurat pada proses dry dock salah satu diantaranya ialah ledakan atau kebakaran yang dapat mengakibatkan kurang optimalnya proses dry dock. Ledakan dapat menghasilkan suatu kebakaran,begitu juga sebaliknya kebakaran dapat menghasilkan suatu ledakan. Perbedaan antara ledakan dan kebakaran berada pada rate of energy realease dimana ledakan melepaskan energinya secara tajam dan kebakaran melepaskan energynya secara perlahan. Tiga unsur utama dari kebakaran atau ledakan ialah panas, material dan oksigen. Dalam tulisan ini penulis akan mempelajari faktor-faktor utama penyebabnya suatu ledakan dan akan mencari upaya untuk mencegah agar ledakan tidak terjadi serta upaya dalam mengatasi suatu ledakan itu sendiri. Hasil penelitian menunjukan bahwa faktor penyebab terjadinya ledakan adalah adanya buruh atau pekerja galangan yang kurang peduli dengan keselamatan dan keamanan area dimana mereka bekerja, adanya sisa muatan yang tersisa di dalam tangki, serta kurangnya pengawasan selama bekerja di atas kapal. Upaya yang dapat dilakukan untuk mencegah terjadinya ledakan ialah dengan cara pemberian pengawasan secara lebih kepada para perwira diatas kapal.
Apa yang Dapat Dilakukan untuk Meningkatkan Kualitas E-Learning? Studi Kasus pada Sekolah Tinggi Ilmu Pelayaran
Authors: Fitrial Denny , Deviano Aldo
Published: August 2022

Adanya COVID-19 di Indonesia membuat banyak institusi pendidikan beralih dari metode pembelajaran tatap muka luring ke daring melalui e-learning demi mengurangi risiko penularan, termasuk Sekolah Tinggi Ilmu Pelayaran (STIP). Peralihan yang tiba-tiba berpotensi membuat proses pembelajaran kurang efektif dan menurun kualitasnya. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengidentifikasi hal-hal apa yang dapat dilakukan untuk meningkatkan kualitas e-learning di STIP, dengan fokus pada pembelajaran program DIV. Penelitian ini menggunakan SEM untuk mengidentifikasi pengaruh 6 faktor terkait konten mata kuliah dan interaksi terhadap kualitas e-learning. Kualitas e-learning STIP yang telah dipersepsikan baik oleh taruna sangat dipengaruhi oleh baiknya struktur mata kuliah. Denga demikian, perlu dilakukan perbaikan untuk meningkatkan kualitas e-learning melalui faktor-faktor lainnya.
TIME TO ADD PROCALCITONIN AS AN ADJUNCT BIOMARKER IN DIAGNOSING BURN SEPSIS: A TERTIARY LEVEL CARE EXPERIENCE
Authors: Kalra G.S. , Aggarwal Mayank , Kalra Sushrut
Published: August 2022

The most common cause for mortality in burns worldwide is sepsis. American Burn association guidelines 2007 are
followed till date. But the conrmation of the sepsis requires tissue/blood culture which takes a minimum of 48-72 hours.
Adding Procalcitonin as an adjunct biomarker to the sepsis criteria enhances the predictability of sepsis. This prospective study has been carried
rst time with the help of Procalcitonin. The prospective study was performed between October 2019 to October 2021 in the department of burns
and plastic surgery wherein we evaluated serum procalcitonin of 52 patients with (30 %to 60%) Total Body Surface Area burns within 24 hour of
admission and at the time of burn sepsis suspicion as per American burn Association2007 guidelines .The Positive blood/tissue culture was taken
as the conrmatory evidence of sepsis. Patients were divided in two groups, sepsis (Group A) and non sepsis (Group B). All the parameters for
sepsis as per ABA guidelines were serially noted . The Sensitivity and specicity of the test was 89.29 % and 58.33 % respectively. 2.1 ng/ml was
taken as the cut off value for diagnosing sepsis in burn patient with an area under the curve of 0.78 at 95% condence interval. Elevated
Procalcitonin concentrations correspond to the documented sepsis in 30 -60 % of burns which enhances the Predictability of diagnosing burn
sepsis .Hence we recommend to add procalcitonin as an adjunct biomarker to diagnose sepsis in burn patients.
A CASE REPORT ON PAPILLARY MENINGIOMA AT RIMS, RANCHI
Authors: Kumari Ekta , Srivastava Ajay Kumar , Kumar Singh Rabindra , Shalini Toppo Shikha
Published: August 2022

Papillary meningioma is a rare meningeal tumor classied as Grade III by the World Health Organization. This is a very
rare malignant form of meningioma. These are associated with aggressive clinical courses as compared to other
meningiomas. Here we report an unusual case of papillary meningioma in a 47 year male. Papillary meningioma has specic clinical and
histopathological characteristics.
CLINICO- HISTOPATHOLOGICAL CORRELATION IN WOMEN WITH POST MENOPAUSAL BLEEDING – A CROSS SECTIONAL ANALYSIS
Authors: Ravi Preethi , R Sailatha , Anuradha C R
Published: August 2022

Objective: This study aims to evaluate women with post-menopausal bleeding by corelating the clinical data with
endometrial pathology by endometrial sampling and to discover risk variables linked to the development of endometrial
cancer in the future. For this study we retrospectively studied 48 women with postmenopausal bleeding who had undergoneMethods:
endometrial sampling. Their case record was obtained from the medical record department. Their detailed history, examination ndings and
reports of their investigation were collected from their case records. The same was analysed to seek correlation between clinical and
histopathological examination features In this study the mean age of women presented with postmenopausal bleeding was 54.94 andResults:
mean duration of menopause was 7.52 years. The mean endometrial thickness was 10.19mm. The histopathological analysis showed disordered
proliferation (33%), irregular shedding (16.7 %), endometrial polyp (10.4%) and Enometrial atrophy (4.2%). Endometrial carcinoma like
endometroid Ca (2.1%) and pleomorphic sarcoma (2.1%) were observed. The subjects also had cervical pathologies such as cervical erosion
(10.4%), chronic papillary cervicitis (8.3%) and 3(6.3%) patients had squamous metaplasia of cervix Even though mostConclusion:
occurrences of postmenopausal bleeding have benign causes, it is important to rule out premalignant and malignant endometrial lesions while
analysing these cases. Postmenopausal bleeding can therefore be a sign of several etiologies other than cancer. Due to this, rigorous histologic
study is necessary to distinguish between benign and malignant.
STUDENT CLINICIAN'S KNOWLEDGE AND PERCEPTION ABOUT TELETHERAPY
Authors: Suguna S.G. , Aji Ann Rachel , N Balambigai.
Published: August 2022

The onset of the Covid-19 pandemic has brought drastic change in service delivery among the rehabilitation
professionals. Schools for children with special needs and educational and rehabilitation institutions, are offering tele
services as an alternative service delivery model, to meet the needs of the individuals with disabilities. Tele-therapy is the application of
telecommunications technology to the delivery of speech language pathology and audiology professional services at a distance by linking
clinician to client or clinician to clinician for assessment, or intervention. For many clients, clinicians, and student clinicians, this may be their
rst experience with tele-therapy. Student clinician's play a very important role as they are directly involved in providing therapeutic services
through the online mode. The clinician's knowledge, resources and perceptions are key factors determining the outcomes of therapeutic services.
The current study aimed to understand student clinician's knowledge, and perceptions about tele-therapy. The results revealed that most
clinicians felt condent and knowledgeable about teletherapy. Majority of the clinicians reported that they were able to achieve the goals set for
the clients through tele-therapy. But when asked about their preferences, the results were mixed, with some clinician preferring face to face
session and others teletherapy, and also over the use of digital material vs ashcards. Most clinicians reported of holding the child's attention to be
one of the major challenges in teletherapy. Some of the other barriers were network connectivity and lack of parental involvement. They also
reported that adults with communication disorders benet the most and individuals with hearing impairment benet the least from tele-therapy.
EFFECTIVENESS OF DAISY COURSE WARE ON PSYCHO SOCIAL AND FAMILY ISSUES ON STUDENTS WITH VISUAL IMPAIRMENT
Authors: Adaikalam R. , Sujathamalini J.
Published: August 2022

Education is a service for every students and developing the achievements skills to reach the goals. The present study
intends to provide the daisy courseware materials for student with visual impairment to use and learn about the
psychosocial and family issues of students with visual impairment. A qualitative research of case study method was adopted. A semi structured
interview method was used for individual interview. The B.Ed and M.Ed (Low vision and totally blind) prospective teachers served as a sample
for the study. The result revealed that the prospective teachers found the learning daisy courseware on the course psycho social and family issues
was useful. They studied the course with utmost clarity and independently. The daisy player promotes independence and the learners need not rely
on helpers to read a particular content for them. The player serves as a savior for student with visual impairment. Finally, they concluded that the
DAISY player made them to score good marks and encourage them to prepare for their competitive exams also through daisy courseware if
prepared.
A PROSPECTIVE STUDY TO EVALUATE THE STRUCTURAL AND FUNCTIONAL LOSS IN EYES DUE TO ROAD TRAFFIC ACCIDENTS
Authors: Divya Rana , Abha Shukla , Harshita Dubey , Devendra Kumar Shakya , Chhabra Kirti
Published: August 2022

Purpose To evaluate the structural and functional loss in eye due to road trafc accidents (RTA), and secondarily to study
the pattern of ocular injuries and demographic prole of ocular injuries due to RTA. This is a prospective,Methods
observational, hospital based study, conducted on 50 patients with ocular injuries following RTA. A detailed demographic data and details of the
injury was obtained. Information regarding time, location, type and mechanism of eye injury and use of protective eye wear was
recorded.Complete ophthalmic examination was done and B scan, CT orbit and other investigations were done wherever required. Of these 50
patients were followed up at 1stweek, 3rd week, 2 months and 6 months. Maximum cases were seen in age group 21- 30 years (33%), moreResult
in males (82%) and two wheelers and adnexal injury was more common. At the end of 6 months, there were 14% (n=07) cases with residual
functional loss. These were associated with severe impairment in visual acuity (nger count, perception of light, loss of light perception).
Conclusion Evaluation of ocular trauma cases quantitatively would help in measuring precisely the improvement and deterioration in each case
and helps to know the progress of the case and effect of treatment. So far in assessment of damage, only eye ball is considered whereas in this
method damage to ocular adnexa is also calculated. In future, more studies should be conducted to check the utility of this concept.
IATROGENIC COMPLICATIONS OF SURGICAL ABORTIONS IN FIRST TRIMESTER IN COVID-19 PANDEMIC
Authors: Mukherjee Bijoya , Rathee Amrita
Published: August 2022

Dilatation and evacuation is a very common obstetric procedure
practiced almost on a daily basis in all hospitals. Complications
associated with it are several, including bleeding, perforation,
infection, adhesions. The overall perforation rate for rst trimester
1,2
abortions is around 0.8–1.3 per 1,000 according to different authors.
However, the incidence varies due to under reporting as underqualied
practitioners still carry on abortions at unauthorized centres resulting
in such complications. Some inadvertent complications also might
occur at tertiary care centres which are managed immediately under
direct vision. COVID 19 pandemic had created limitation of resources
and travel for the common, causing patients to undergo procedures at
the nearest available centres, irrespective of authorization of such
procedures at those centres and thereby resulting in complications.
Here we present a series of three cases of uterine perforation occurring
as complication of dilatation and evacuation, two of which were
carried out in private centres which had further resulted in bowel injury
or broad ligament hematoma.
SOCIAL IMPLICATIONS OF PANDEMICS THEN AND NOW THROUGH THE
EYES OF AUTHORS
Authors: Bhattacharyya Arundhati , Chatterjee Kausik
Published: August 2022

The present study attempts to focus light on some notable works of literature from present day and past which quite
efciently brought forth then societies and their struggle against the pandemics. Out of the three literatures, the rst one is
a ction, the second one a narrative ction and the last one is a real life anecdote. These literatures are signicant in providing useful information
and insight about pandemics of different times and their mitigation with respect to the challenges of Covid-19.
A CRITICAL REVIEW ON RASVAHA SROTAS DUSTHI IN TVAKA VIKAR
Authors: Anand Kumar , Dimple Dimple , Raman Jyoti , Kumar Khushal
Published: August 2022

Ayurveda is a science that provides healthy people preventive measures and gives disease states holistic management,
including diet, habit, and medication for complete disease reversal. . Skin is beauty organ in living body's, falling under
the integumentary system and serving as the body's largest external organ. Skin diseases are the fourth most common cause of all human illness,
affecting almost 1/3rd of the world population. Skin is the mirror that reects our emotions, internal and external pathology & thus helps in the
diagnosis of disease. The extensive spectrum of etiological factors for skin disorders, such as dietary patterns and psychological factors, are
covered in Ayurveda along with its etiopathogenesis, classication, and therapy.The prevalence of skin diseases has increased over the last few
decades and they contribute to a signicant burden on the healthcare systems all across the world. According to global burden of disease study
2017, skin diseases has ranked at 10th position. Since the skin is a reection of the Rasa dhatu sarata, any abnormality in Rasa dhatu function
immediately degrades the quality of the skin. The purpose of the review is to highlight the importance of Rasa dhatu dushti assessment in tvak
roga, which can be benecial for both parts of treatment, i.e., Nidana Parivarjana and Samprapti vighattana.