bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
TO ASSESS THE EFFECTIVENESS OF SHORT BURST APPLICATION OF 0.05% FLUTICASONE CREAM IN PREVENTING DYSCHROMIA DUE TO SUPERFICIAL CUTANEOUS PROCEDURES
Authors: Khare Sanjay , Kumar Sahni Mukesh , Dubey Saurabh
Published: December 2022

Background Topical corticosteroids are known for their anti-inammatory effect. Post-procedural dyschromia is a very common in skin of colour
and people with excessive sun exposure. In our study we assessed the effect of prior application of uticasone 0.05 % cream in different time period
on post procedural dyschromia. This was a single-center, open-label, prospective c Methods ase-control study in which consecutive subjects
suffering from small lesion of face (DPN or Milia), belonging to the age group of 18 years and above were recruited. The three equal study
Groups-A, -B and -C received 4 hours, 12 hours and no application of uticasone 0.05% cream prior to procedure. Clinical progression and effect
on post procedural dyschromia was assessed in follow-up visit after 1 week and 2 week respectively. In our study, we could not found any Results
signicant effect of prior applicantion of topical corticosteroid cream over post procedural dyschromia. Our study suggests that Conclusion:
uticasone 0.05% cream is ineffective in preventing post procedural dyschromia
Summary:
Ÿ Post procedural dyschromia is a major complication after removal of smaller leions of face.
Ÿ No study was available to address the effect of prior application of topical corticosteroid over the appearance of Post procedural dyschromia
Ÿ We have assessed efcacy of short burst application of uticasone 0.05% cream in preventing post-procedural dyschromia (hyper and
hypopigmentation)
ASYMPTOMATIC MEDIASTINAL MASS – VENOUS ANEURYSM OF THE LEFT INNOMINATE VEIN – BE IT A DIFFERENTIAL
Authors: Jaganathan Sriram
Published: December 2022

Venous aneurysms in the mediastinum are very rare and may present with pressure symptoms or may be incidentally detected. Only few reports of
thoracic venous aneurysms are reported in the literature. We describe an unusual case of an asymptomatic mediastinal venous aneurysm of the left
innominate vein. Our patient is a 30 years old female presented to the medicine department with anemia and constitutional symptoms. A
mediastinal mass was detected on the initial chest radiograph. CT thorax with contrast showed a left innominate vein aneurysm with partial
thrombus in the wall of the aneurysm in the anterior mediastinum for which the patient was operated. We would like to emphasize that vascular
lesions including aneurysms and malformations should be kept as differentials of the anterior mediastinal mass and contrast enhanced CT chest
must be performed before contemplating image guided biopsies, as this may lead to catastrophic consequences otherwise.
FACTORS ASSOCIATED WITH SELF MEDICATION FOR THE TREATMENT OF COVID-19 AND ITS ADVERSE EFFECTS AMONG FACULTY AND RESIDENT DOCTORS IN A MEDICAL COLLEGE HOSPITAL , WEST BENGAL
Authors: Ghosh Abhishek , Dubey Ajeeta
Published: December 2022

Background: The practice of self medication is not recommended by the WHO in the context of COVID-19. 2 Inappropriate self medication has
also shown to lead to adverse drug reactions.3,4 The psychological distress due to the pandemic adds to the incidences of unnecessary and irrational
self medication. But practice of self medication seems to be high among doctors and medical students. The study tries to look into the factors
associated with self medication. A cross sectional study done on 400 Doctors Methods: (including faculty members, junior residents and interns) in
a medical college hospital in West Bengal, a questionnaire based study. Results: Majority of the subjects who suffered from COVID 19 took self
medication for treatment but majority of the self medication did not follow WHO or ICMR guideline, rather they used self medication based on
their personal experience or the prescription done by other doctors. As a result, number of medicine consumption was high during self medication,
as compared to WHO or ICMR guidelines. Majority of the subjects were not aware about possible adverse effects of all the drugs. Almost 25%
subjects had suffered from some mild adverse drug reaction , mostly diarrhea and rashes. There was no serious adverse reaction due to self
medication. Self medication among doctors and medical undergraduates in this institute was Conclusions: high. Mild symptoms in majority of
them and condence about own knowledge on covid were the primary reason for self medication. But they used more medications than actually
needed as per the WHO/ICMR guidelines. Majority have insufcient idea about all possible adverse effects of the drugs.
INTRA-ARTICULAR LIGNOCAINE AS ANALGESIA DURING MANUAL REDUCTION OF ACUTE ANTERIOR SHOULDER DISLOCATION: AN OBSERVATIONAL STUDY.
Authors: H Wani Iftikhar , Ahmad Bhat Ajaz , Mustafa Shah Seeyan , Samiullah Mir
Published: December 2022

Background:Acute anterior shoulder dislocation needs prompt reduction to provide pain relief. The ideal reduction method should be simple, fast,
effective and non- traumatic, with minimal pain, and should not cause further injury to the affected shoulder. Intra-articular lignocaine has been
advocated as a means of providing analgesia and subsequent relaxation to the patient.Aim: To assess the efciency of intraarticular lignocaine for
reduction of anterior shoulder dislocations. Patients s & Methods: Thirty cases of acute anterior shoulder dislocation were reduced using intraarticular local lignocaine injection as a method of analgesia by Rockwood's traction and counter traction method. Ten to Fifteen ml of 1%
lignocaine was injected into the glenohumeral joint through a 20 gauge, 35-mm needle. Approximately ten to fteen minutes were allowed for the
local anaesthetic to take effect before any manipulation of the shoulder was attempted. Results: The mean age was 37.2years±18.23 SD with
majority of patients in age group of 20 to 40 years. 80% of patients were females. Among thirty patients studied 28 (93.3 %) had primary
dislocation and in 18 patients (60 %) dominant shoulder was dislocated. Majority of the dislocations were reduced within 6 hours of injury. Pain
assessed through application of a Visual Analog Scale during the maneuver revealed scores ranging from two to eight with mean score of 4.39 ±
1.46 SD (p value 0.049). Conclusion: We conclude method is not only safe and effective but also reduces hospital stay and has negligible adverse
effects making it a popular choice for most orthopedists.
Impact of Approximating Scalarization Functions on High-dimensional Multiobjective Optimization: A Fast and Scalable Approach
Authors: Nakata Masaya , Horaguchi Yuma , Nishihara Kei
Published: December 2022

The approximation of objective functions is a major strategy in surrogate-assisted multi-objective evolutionary algorithms, but it tends to underperform on high-dimensional problems. We hypothesize that this is because the above strategy is vulnerable to unreliable approximations and even a single unreliable approximation model may mislead the entire search process. Therefore, an alternative strategy is to approximate each scalarization function, whereby candidate solutions for a decomposed problem can be evaluated using a single approximation model, which prevents the negative propagation of unreliable approximations to the entire search process. Accordingly, this study aims to confirm our hypothesis by introducing a basic surrogate-assisted algorithm, in which each approximated scalarization function is independently optimized by a differential evolution algorithm. Despite its methodological simplicity, the significant impact of approximating scalarization functions on high-dimensional problems is revealed for the first time. The presented algorithm is competitive with state-of-the-art algorithms that are adapted for high-dimensional problems, while exhibiting a reduced computational time. This computational efficiency is theoretically confirmed by our complexity analysis.
Diverse Frequency Time-modulated Metasurface for False Target Jamming Theory and Experiment
Authors: Li Mengmeng , Ramaccia Davide , Toscano Alessandro , Bilotti Filiberto
Published: December 2022

This paper presents a false target jamming method for linear frequency modulated (LFM) radar based on diverse frequency time-modulated metasurface (DF-MTS). The DF-MTS is composed by a set of elements, each of which is independently time-modulated to realize specific false targets in the high-resolution range profile (HRRP) of the radar system. Thanks to the control of the modulation scheme in each element of the metasurface and the combined response of the overall surface, we demonstrate the capability to realize several false target patterns consisting of single and multiple targets symmetrically, or non-symmetrically, distributed around the actual target. A general expression of one-dimension HRRP of DF-MTS at different observation angles is given to show the relation between the generated false targets and frequency components. Due to the flexible capacity of scattered field manipulation, DF-MTS has enhanced performance on control of false target jamming at different observation angles. Both simulated and measured results demonstrate the validity of false targets manipulation, demonstrating its effectiveness as electromagnetic countermeasure for achieving radar camouflaging and deception. 
Miniaturized Two-Dimensional Multi-Channel SIW Bandpass Filter Bank with High Selectivity
Authors: Aidoo Michael Wilson
Published: December 2022

A multi-channel bandpass filter bank based on Substrate Integrated Waveguide (SIW) is presented in this letter. Based on the SIW orthogonal resonant modes, a miniaturized two-dimensional multi-channel bandpass filter bank is realized through SIW square cavities. Depending on the placement of the feed ports, the Substrate Integrated Square Cavity (SISC) technique is utilized to attain the propagation of the two orthogonally oriented transverse electric modes (TE102 and TE201) which resonate on the same frequency and bandwidth. The coupling matrix synthesis and coupling windows are the control parameters for the bandwidth. Proper placement and adjustments of the feed ports and the coupling windows generate better transmission and bandpass responses in each channel. However, to further ensure higher isolation while a wider fractional bandwidth is attained, a pair of slotlines are imprinted along a specific diagonal of each cavity. An archetype of a 3 x 3 array of bandpass filtering channels with a center frequency at 8.65 GHz has been designed, simulated, and measured to validate the proposed method. The proposed work yielded good filtering characteristics, high isolation, a comparatively wider fractional bandwidth, and a smaller device size.  
A Bio-inspired Cat-Leap Parkour Rolling Mechanism (CPRM) Design Inception to Realization, and Applications
Authors: SUTHAR BHIVRAJ , Dave Vikramaditya
Published: December 2022

 A bio-inspired novel CAT-leap parkour rolling mechanism (CPRM) is designed and developed for mobile robots. It was inspired by cat-leap jumping and monkey rolling motion. It enhanced the mobility of the mobile robot. Using CPRM, the robot can climb and cross unknown obstacles as well as perform locomotion. This mechanism protects the robot from unexpected impact forces on the robot during climbing and landing. It also can cross obstacles having double robot height. We developed a CPRM with a six-wheeled triangle-shaped mobile robot having two cat-leap arms for parkour rolling motion, allows a soft landing. We would like to share our experience working with CPRM mechanism and design from the inception to the realization, which includes design and iterations, prototype development, feasibility, functioning steps, advantages, and future applications. 
Vocal Melody Labeling in MedleyDB
Authors: Wang Xian
Published: December 2022

When developing deep learning models for melody extraction, MedleyDB is a must-have dataset owing to its scale, diverse genres, and quality. However, it has no ground-truth labels for vocal melody. At the same time, none of existing methods for vocal melody labeling is able to accurately label vocal melody. In this paper we propose a simple, correct method for this task. Through extensive experiment, we evaluate the influence of labeling on the performance of models for vocal melody extraction, and find that in most cases the proposed method can boost the performance. The proposed method can accelerate research in relevant areas.
Peningkatan Hasil Pembelajaran Passing Sepak Bola Melalui Pendekatan Permainan Bolbum
Authors: Ferdi Mulya Oktavian Ningrat  , Lalu Hulfian  , Rusdiana Yusuf  , Adi Suriatno
Published: December 2022

Abstrak: Masalah dalam penelitian  ini adalah hasil belajar siswa pada materi passing bawah sepak bola belum memenuhi kriteria ketuntasan. Tujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk memperbaiki proses dan meningkatkan hasil belajar passing bawah sepak bola dengan menerapkan pendekatan permainan pada siswa kelas V SDN 1 Bagek Polak . Penelitian ini merupakan penelitian tidakan kelas (class room  acrtion  research) dengan subjek penlitian  sebanyak 25 orang.  Teknik pengumpulan data yang digunakan dalam penelitian  ini  adalah data dalam bentuk lembar observasi yaitu pengamtan dalam proses pembelajaran  terhadap siswa; lembar observasi aspek afektif, aspek kognitif, dan psokomotor, serta poses pengajaran yang dilakukan guru; lembar oservasi Aktivitas Kegiatan Guru (AKG). Analisis data dengan mereduksi data dan memaparkan data dalam bentuk tabel, sehingga dapat dicari nilai rata-rata dan persentase ketuntasan belajar. Hasil penelitian yang diperoleh pada kondisi awal sebelum dilakukan tindakan, siswa yang tuntas belajar  hanya 5 siswa atau 20%, pada siklus I meningkat menjadi 18 siswa atau 72%, dan pada siklus II meningkat menjadi 22 siswa atau 88%. Sehingga dapat disimpulkan bahwa penerapan pendekatan permainan bolbum dapat meningkatkan hasil belajar passing bawah sepak bola pada siswa kelas V SDN 1 Bagek Polak Tahun 2020/2021.
 
Improving Football Passing Learning Outcomes Through the Bolbum Game Approach
Abstract: The problem in this study is that the student learning outcomes on the subject of passing under football have not met the criteria for completeness. The purpose of this study was to improve the process and improve the learning outcomes of soccer passing by applying a game approach to the fifth-grade students of SDN 1 Bagek Polak. This research is a classroom action research with 25 research subjects. Data collection techniques used in this study were data in the form of observation sheets, namely observations in the learning process of students; observation sheets for affective, cognitive, and psychomotor aspects, as well as the teaching process carried out by the teacher; teacher activity observation sheet (AKG). Data analysis by reducing the data and presenting the data in tabular form, so that the average value and percentage of learning completeness can be found. The results obtained in the initial conditions before the action was taken, only 5 students or 20% completed the study, in the first cycle increased to 18 students or 72%, and in the second cycle increased to 22 students or 88%. So it can be concluded that the application of the ball game approach can improve the learning outcomes of football passing under the fifth-grade students of SDN 1 Bagek Polak in 2020/2021
Penerapan Model Pembelajaran Kooperatif Tipe TPS ( Think Pair Share) Terhadap Peningkatan Motivasi Dan Hasil Belajar Matematika Siswa Kelas VI B SDN 19 Cakranegara
Authors: Sudarsih Aini
Published: December 2022

Prestasi belajar matematika di sekolah  Sekolah Dasar (SD) cenderung lebih rendah dibandingkan dengan Matapelajaran lainnya. Hal ini disebabkan dalam kegiatan pembelajaran matematika guru  masih menggunakan pembelajaran yang berbasis pada guru dan tidak ada inovatif dalam pembelajaran matemtika. Pemilihan model pembelajaran yang bersifat berpusat pada guru menjadi salah satu penyebab rendahnya motivasi dan prestasi belajar matematika siswa. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui efektifitas penerapan model Belajar Kooperatif Tipe TPS(Think Pair Share) Terhadap Peningkatan Motivasi Dan Hasil Belajar  Matematika Siswa Kelas VI B SDN 19 Cakranegara Semester Genap Tahun Pelajaran 2020/2021 dengan jumlah siswa 26 orang. penelitian ini merupakan penelitian tindakan kelas (PTK). Iinstrumen yang dugunakan dalam penelitoan ini adalah angket motivasi dan lembar tes. Angket digunakan untuk mengumpulkna data motivasi dan lembar tes digunakan untuk mengumpulkan hasil belajar. Adapun teknik analisis data menggunakan teknik analisis data secara kuantitatif dan kualitatif. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa motivasi dan hasil belajar siswa pada matapelajaran matemtika meningkat  setelah dilakukan pembelajaran dengan menggunakan model pembelajaran kooperatif tipe Think Pair Share.        
Application of Cooperative Learning Strategy Type TPS (Think Pair Share) to Increase Motivation and Mathematics Learning Outcomes of Class VI B SDN 19 Cakranegara
 Mathematics learning achievement in elementary school (SD) tends to be lower than in other subjects. This is because in mathematics learning activities teachers still use teacher-based learning and there is no innovation in mathematics learning. The choice of a teacher-centered learning model is one of the causes of the low motivation and achievement of students' mathematics learning. This study aims to determine the effectiveness of the application of the TPS (Think Pair Share) Cooperative Learning Model on Increasing Motivation and Mathematics Learning Outcomes for Class VI B SDN 19 Cakranegara Even Semesters for the 2020/2021 Academic Year with a total of 26 students. This research is a classroom action research (CAR). The instruments used in this research are motivation questionnaires and test sheets. Questionnaires were used to collect motivational data and test sheets were used to collect learning outcomes. The data analysis technique uses quantitative and qualitative data analysis techniques. The results showed that students' motivation and learning outcomes in mathematics subjects increased after learning using the Think Pair Share type of cooperative learning model.
Did Virtual Replace Classroom Teaching? Lessons Learned after COVID-19
Authors: Dias Dr. Murillo de Oliveira , Teles Andre Correa
Published: December 2022

What did we learn after two and a half years into the COVID-19 pandemic and variants regarding Brazilian higher virtual education? This article revisited the issue, providing an overview of lessons about the challenges and pitfalls of virtual learning and the challenges faced by teachers, and executive education professors in Brazil, regarding live online classes via the Zoom platform through archival research and qualitative interviews. Key findings pointed out (a) a drastic increase in the offer and the number of enrollments and admissions in distance courses instead of classroom teaching, but with fewer conclusions; (b) internet connection issues, (c) increasing absenteeism, (d) distractions, (e) dispersion, (e) lack of interest, and (vi) limited pedagogical resources as barriers to online live classes dispensed with the Zoom platform. This study aims to provide the academic community with a perspective regarding the online live education experience after COVID-19 in Brazil. Finally, this work provides ten lessons learned during the pandemic.
Addressing Corruption in Tertiary Institutions: Implications for Curriculum Development
Authors: Jerome Anyanwu , Anekwe Josephine Uzoamaka
Published: December 2022

This paper focuses on corruption in tertiary institutions and how it can be tackled through introducing courses and approaches via curriculum development that will build integrity among students, as well as, institutional quality through citizenship and social cohesion. The paper also discussed the concept of corruption, forms of corruption, causes and corruption in tertiary institutions such as bribery, fraud, embezzlement, favouritism, nepotism, among others and its implication for curriculum development in the country. In order to check and eliminate corruption in tertiary institutions, the paper recommended that, social studies, citizenship and value education should be implemented in tertiary institutions to teach about the negative effects of corruption and to create resilience against corrupt practices. Also, stakeholders in education should organize conferences in tertiary institution to re-orientate them on the dangers of corruption with the action statement ‘‘change begins with me’’ in our educational system, effective classroom implementation of curriculum content and the introduction of courses that will imbibe moral consciousness in the business of education at the tertiary level.
Legal Reconstruction of Narcotics Abuser Based on the Value of Benefit
Authors: Hadiyanto Yusup , Gunarto Gunarto , Hafidz Jawade
Published: December 2022

The purposes of this study are to analyze and find the weaknesses of the Law on Narcotics Abuser in Indonesia Currently and How is the Reconstruction of the Law on Narcotics Abuser based on Benefit Value in a research that uses an Normative-juridical approach where The data collection method used is sourced from secondary data and primary data which was carried out using qualitative analysis methods. The results of the study show that the Weaknesses of the law on narcotics abuser are in the list of the grade of the narcotics contained in the narcotics law that are not up to date as some of the narcotics in the list have been removed in various countries such as Cannabis. This problem not only causes Cannabis Abuser Prisoned although their position should be as “victim” but also one of the factors that causes Overcrowding in Prison in Indonesia. The reconstruction as intended by the author are not in the form of substantial law reconstruction but rather a structural law reconstruction where the Narcotics Law Article 8 (2) which states that In limited quantities, Narcotics Category I can be used for scientific development purposes knowledge and technology and for diagnostic reagents, as well as laboratory reagents after obtaining Minister's approval on the recommendation of the Head of the Agency Food and Drug Supervisor need to be upheld higher and if necessary to add an extra paragraph in the law to appoint the ministry of health together with National Narcotics Bodies to create a Joint Research Bodies that are obliged to conduct research related to the use of narcotics. By using this approach, not only the law’s narcotics list of grade can be justified and are up to date, the overcrowding problem in the prison can be minimized.
Legal Reconstruction of the Credit Union Operation in Indonesia for Community Welfare Based on the Pancasila Justice Value
Authors: Setyowati Endang , Setyawanto Lazarus Tri , Hafidz Jawade
Published: December 2022

This research takes the formulation of the problem of why is the regulation of the implementation of Credit Union activities not based on the value of justice and how is the reconstruction of regulations for implementing Credit Union activities in Indonesia based on the value of justice. This research uses normative legal research methods and empirical legal research where the research specification used in this research is descriptive-analytical. The Primary data sources are based on data or facts and legal cases obtained directly through research in the field and Secondary data is done through literature study. The result of the research shows that the regulation on the implementation of Credit Union activities in Indonesia has not been based on the value of justice, because Credit Unions, which in their implementation are based on the Model Law for Credit Unions, are still analogous to the Savings and Loans Cooperative which in its implementation is based on Government Regulation Number 9 of 1995 concerning Implementation Savings and Loans Business Activities by Cooperatives. There are differences in the recruitment of members, forms of education, and indicators of loan requirements and institutional health, it is necessary to reconstruct the regulations for implementing Credit Union activities in Indonesia based on the value of justice. Reconstruction of Law Number 25 of 1992 concerning Cooperatives can be done by adding new paragraphs in Article 44, namely; (4) The implementation of savings and loan business activities by the Credit Union is regulated based on the Model Law for Credit Union.
The Surgical Outcome for Prolapsed Lumbar Intervertebral Disc Based on Visual Analog Scores
Authors: Tanweer Ahmed  , Lal Rehman  , Rabail Akbar  , Farrukh Javeed  , Sana Akbar  , Raheel Gohar
Published: December 2022

Objective:  To determine the surgical Outcome for a prolapsed lumbar intervertebral disc based on a visual analog score.

Materials and Methods:  A prospective study was conducted in the Department of Neurosurgery at Jinnah Postgraduate Medical Centre, Karachi. A total of 55 patients were included in the study. Questionnaires were used to collect demographic data, presenting symptoms, and the level of the herniated discs. The patients underwent different surgical interventions and then these patients were followed for 2 weeks postoperatively and the surgical outcome was assessed using the Visual Analog Score (VAS).

Results:  A total of 34 (61.8%) males and 21 (38.2%) females were included in this study. The average age of the patients was 36.14 ± 9.30 years. L5/S1 was the most commonly affected level. Laminar fenestration was the most common surgical procedure done in 23 (41.8%) patients followed by hemilaminectomy in 19 (34.5%) patients and bilateral laminectomy in 13 (23.6%). Post-operative pain was relieved in the majority of patients which is 43 (78.2%).

Conclusion:  Medical management remains the mainstay in the majority of patients having lumbar disc prolapse. However, in cases where the pain is refractory to conservative management, surgery is considered after careful patient selection. It was seen that surgical intervention successfully reduced the intensity of pain and resulted in a symptomatically improved patient. Hence it is safe to conclude that surgery is an effective measure and ultimately enhances the quality of life.
Surgical Outcome of Endoscopic Third Ventriculostomy in Patients Having High ETV Success Score: One-Year Experience at a Tertiary Care Hospital
Authors: Muhammad Nawaz Khan  , Farooq Azam  , Muhammad Shaheer Akhtar  , Waheed Alam
Published: December 2022

Background & Objective:  Endoscopic third Ventriculostomy (ETV) is an accepted alternative to VP shunt in patients with obstructive hydrocephalus. We will share our experience and outcome.

Materials & Methods:  Thirty consecutive ETV cases performed by a single surgeon during 1 year in patients with an ETV success score of 60 or higher were included in this study. Patients’ demographics, outcomes, and complications are reported.

Results:  (60%) were male and 12 (40%) were female. The mean age in our study was 6.1 years ± 9 (mean ± SD). Posterior fossa tumor was the most common etiology in our series (46.6%) followed by aqueductal stenosis (23.3%). Eighty percent of our patients did not experience an ETV failure. The complication rate was 20%. Inadequate ventriculostomy in 6.6% of the patients was the commonest complication.

Conclusion:  ETV is safe and effective in patients with high ETV success scores.
Delay in Diagnosis of Brain Tumors: A Dilemma For Neurosurgical Community Due To Spirituality and Quackery In A Developing Country
Authors: Usman Ahmad Kamboh  , Sidra Abid  , Mehwish Manzoor  , Mehreen Mehboob  , Sana Jamal  , Mohammad Ashraf et al.
Published: December 2022

Objectives:  Primary and metastatic brain tumors are a significant cause of mortality and morbidity. The complex pathway to a cancer diagnosis is not human error and the achievements of better outcomes solely depend on the early diagnosis and management of symptomatic tumors. The estimated time between the first presentation to any health care professional and diagnosis is approximately 3 times longer in the UK as compared to other developed countries.

Material and Methods:  It was a descriptive study and included 52 patients who were admitted to the Neurosurgery department at Jinnah hospital Lahore. The required data were collected either directly from the patients or from the hospital record of discharged patients. Our study compares the time interval difference of presentation of a patient to a local care provider (Quacks, Hakeem, and spiritual healers) and Neurosurgeon as well as delay in surgical intervention even after diagnosis and radiological investigations.

Results:  54% of patients presented with supratentorial lesions and out of these, parietal lobe lesions were more common (39%) while 29% of lesions were infratentorial. Around 50% of patients presented to a Local Care Provider within 20 days. However, only 42% of patients presented to a neurosurgeon after 6-9 months of the onset of symptoms.

Conclusion:  Public awareness is the key to timely diagnosis, proper management, and better outcomes. The availability of specialists in peripheral hospitals can bring a change in this regard.
Covid-19 - mediação de tecnologias durante a pandemia nos anos iniciais do ensino fundamental
Authors: Malinoski Andressa Aparecida , Miquelin Awdry Feisser , Bertoni Danislei , Costa Evelize Bordinhão
Published: December 2022

Este estudo buscou investigar as dificuldades enfrentadas pelos professores e professoras dos anos iniciais do ensino fundamental I em relação ao ensino durante a pandemia ocasionada pela Covid-19. Como metodologia, utilizou-se a análise qualitativa e coleta de dados por meio do questionário aplicado à professores e professoras de duas escolas, uma da rede pública e a outra da rede privada, ambas localizadas no município de Ponta Grossa-PR. Como resultado, constatou-se que a maioria dos professores e professoras pesquisados não receberam formação acadêmica sobre o ensino não presencial, bem como se perceberam despreparados para ministrar aulas e atividades nesse modo, evidenciando o quão a abordagem de ensino tradicional está incutida nos sujeitos.
Panorama da teoria das competências no ensino superior: análise do banco de teses e dissertações da Capes
Authors: Trevisol Marcio , Schoenardie Davi Alexandre
Published: December 2022

A pesquisa analisa as teses e dissertações publicadas no portal da Capes que tratam sobre a temática da teoria das competências no ensino superior. O problema investigativo se organiza em torno da pergunta: O que a comunidade científica tem pesquisado e produzido sobre a teoria das competências? Trata-se de uma pesquisa qualitativa, exploratória e histórico-crítica, com revisão de literatura do tipo estado do conhecimento. Os 28 estudos selecionados foram analisados por meio da análise de conteúdo (BARDIN, 1977) e organizados a partir das categorias: teorias das competências e educação superior; fundamentos teóricos e epistemológicos em Perrenoud; e ensino-aprendizagem por aquisição de competências. Os resultados apontam que o campo de estudos carece de mais pesquisa, fundamentação teórica, aparato epistemológico e método investigativo, além de não apresentarem contrapontos filosóficos e pedagógicos à teoria das competências.
Formação continuada dos gestores escolares para o uso das tecnologias da informação e comunicação: uma revisão sistemática da literatura
Authors: De Lima Brito Mateus , Lima Vasconcelos Francisco Herbert
Published: December 2022

Este artigo busca analisar trabalhos que tratam sobre a formação continuada dos gestores escolares para o uso das Tecnologias da Informação e Comunicação - TICs no âmbito da escola. Para tanto, foi empregada uma revisão sistemática de literatura, na qual, após considerar os critérios de inclusão e de exclusão, foram selecionados 12 trabalhos relacionados ao tema. Como resultado, constatou-se que ainda existe uma baixa quantidade de pesquisas que associam o uso das TICs com a formação continuada dos gestores escolares. Verificou-se também carência de políticas públicas nessa área, formação inicial que envolva tecnologias e se demonstrou a importância do papel do gestor escolar em promover o uso das TICs nos processos administrativos e pedagógicos. Embora existam lacunas de investigação sobre essa temática, deseja-se para os trabalhos futuros um aprofundamento sobre o assunto devido à relevância do tema para a inovação da gestão escolar.
Faktor Penentu Produksi Kentang Granola Kembang Di Desa Sumber Brantas Kecamatan Bumiaji Kota Batu
Authors: Adah Onifasia , Pudjiastuti Agnes Quartina , Khoirunnisa Ninin
Published: December 2022

Kentang merupakan salah satu sumber karbohidrat penting, tetapi di Indonesia produksinya belum mampu memenuhi kebutuhan domestik. Tujuan dari kajian ini adalah menelaah faktor-faktor yang menentukan besarnya produksi kentang granola kembang di Desa Sumber Brantas dan mengidentifikasi faktor produksi yang paling dominan. Responden penelitian yaitu seluruh petani kentang yang berjumlah 36 orang. Data yang diperoleh dari petani melalui wawancara dianalisis dengan model regresi. Hasil analisis menunjukkan input yang berpengaruh signifikan pada produksi kentang adalah tenaga kerja, pupuk urea, dan pupuk kandang. Luas lahan, benih, pupuk NPK, pupuk ZA, pupuk SP36 dan pestisida tidak mempengaruhi produksi kentang. Faktor produksi yang paling dominan pengaruhnya adalah pupuk urea.
Production process automation of internal combustion engine (ICE) pistons from hypereutectic silumins by injection molding with crystallization under pressure, followed by isothermal forging
Authors:   Denisov M.S. Kotov G.A. Davyidov K.E. Petuhova S.M.
Published: December 2022

A technology for the production of ICE pistons from aluminum alloys with a silicon content of 18 % is proposed. A method for pressing a crystallizing metal by pressure on a horizontal hydraulic press in order to obtain piston blanks for subsequent isothermal forging is developed. The pressing process is controlled by a computer control system embodied through the use of the modern industrial logic controllers and software. An interface for program control is developed. It indicated that the use of modern process control systems makes it possible to control the formation of the final product properties in real time.

Keywords
automation, computer control system, internal combustion engine pistons, isothermal forging, crystallization, pressure, mechanical properties of metal products
Improvement of the comprehensive automation control system for dynamic processes of hot deformation processing on thermoelastic presses
Authors:   Jarov M.V.
Published: December 2022

The researches results of the automated control system improvement for a thermoelastic press in the implementation of the processes of isothermal deformation and metallic materials stamping in a state of superplasticity are considered. It is established that the deviation from the optimal temperature-speed deformation regimes leads to the defect formation in the article body in the form of sinks, clamps, oxide films drawn into the article from the surface of the semi-finished product. These defects are stress concentrators that can lead to the destruction of loaded parts. The main problem that prevents the active industrial use of automated control systems for considered equipment is determined — their inertia. Measures to eliminate the inertia of the automated control system for thermocompression plants are proposed. It is shown that the main and most effective method for solving this problem is the use of digital extropolation algorithms for short-term prediction of the measuring and control system behavior. The improved automated control system has been successfully tested at stamping of finned aircraft panels and shells made from aluminum alloys D16, V95, V96ts, 01420. The system provided control of the temperature and speed parameters for metal materials stamping in the state of superplasticity and under isothermal stamping conditions with a heating accuracy of 2... 4 °С and the accuracy of the speed parameter compliance (deformation rate) up to 0.1 mm/s.

Keywords
isothermal forging, thermal compression, thermal expansion, defects, automated control system, system inertia
Machine tool for assembling and mounting electrical components
Authors:   Safronov YA.K. Ippolitova E.V.
Published: December 2022

The article is devoted to the creation of a multifunctional machine tool for microsoldering and mounting of electrical components of the board. Attention to the choice of engines, components of the machine tool and design is paid. The design of a soldering iron with pulsed heating, a mechanism for supplying a mixture of flux and solder, and a device for supplying wire jumpers are described. For clarity, determining the dimensions of the machine tool and its layout, a 3D model is created.

Keywords
machine tool building, automation, electronics, electrical mounting, engine, flux, solder, wire
INTRODUÇÃO
Authors: De Souza Marcelo Lopes
Published: December 2022

Quem são os “libertários”?É muito comum entender “libertário” como sinônimo de “anarquista”.  Historicamente, trata-se de uma interpretação justificável, afinal, os termos “anarquista” e “libertário” têm andado de mãos dadas desde o século XIX. É costume os franceses atribuírem a cunhagem da palavra “libertaire” ao anarquista Joseph Déjacque, em um panfleto datado de 1857. Pode-se afirmar, com segurança, que, desde meados do século retrasado, e começando pela França, “libertário” é um qualificativo que esteve, principalmente nas línguas neolatinas, vinculado ao movimento anarquista. Porém, hoje em dia, essa tradição de tomar como equivalentes “libertário” e “anarquista” deve ser vista como muito restritiva. Entendidos de maneira ampla e generosa, o pensamento e as práticas políticas dos libertários constituem e sempre constituíram, por assim dizer, uma “família” relativamente heterogênea de correntes e subcorrentes. Como em toda família, também aí houve e há divergências e até mesmo rusgas. Existe, não obstante, um forte elemento comum: uma postura ao mesmo tempo anticapitalista e de oposição ao marxismo-leninismo, devido a seus elementos autoritários e conservadores.
ENTRE TERRITÓRIOS DISSIDENTES, UTOPIAS E LUTAS
Authors: Da Silveira Renata Ferreira
Published: December 2022

O artigo a seguir busca refletir sobre a Comunidade Autônoma Utopia e Luta, sua história, sua organização, suas relações de poder e de cotidianidade, as quais engendram e contextualizam a busca que ali se verifica pela autogestão. Para tanto, trazemos ao leitor, inicialmente, uma discussão em torno da autogestão e do anarquismo, com ênfase no anarquismo especifista. A partir desse breve ensaio, fazemos uma interseção entre as concepções de organização política, de democracia, de projeto de sociedade e de relações comunitárias, com algumas nuances do anarquismo. Trata-se, portanto, de relacionar as potencialidades da presença da autogestão como um mecanismo de resistência ao capitalismo e às formas de organização historicamente autoritárias, configurando-se em territórios dissidentes.
INTERVENÇÕES EM CENTROS URBANOS NO PERÍODO DA GLOBALIZAÇÃO
Authors: Da Costa Everaldo Batista
Published: December 2022

Difunde-se, globalmente, que a denominada requalificação urbana deve agregar projetos que devolvam ou proponham qualidade ao ambiente físico e social dos espaços construídos, baseados na compreensão da relação entre processos de produção social do território e sua realidade como lugar da vida e de memória. Diante desse enunciado, o presente ensaio problematiza a relação causal entre os processos de intervenção em áreas especiais de cidades e os produtos dessas operações, em uma perspectiva teórica atrelada a um enfoque objetivo de casos internacionais e nacionais. Os temas da estetização urbana e do planejamento de cidades dirigem-nos para o que tratamos como dialética da memória, entendida como o produto da intervenção parcial em áreas especiais de cidades, no período mais avançado da globalização.
POLÍTICAS PÚBLICAS E URBANISMO NO TECIDO ANTIGO DA CIDADE EUROPEIA
Authors: Fernandes José Alberto Rio
Published: December 2022

O conceito de centro histórico está em crise, o que ocorre também com muitos outros conceitos, numa geografia a mudar rapidamente. Todavia, a “cidade antiga” está de novo no centro da política urbana e anima também o debate de múltiplas disciplinas científicas e de outros tipos de saber, ainda que o desenvolvimento conduzido pelo turismo e orientado para o patrimônio arquitetônico seja hoje muito questionado. Embora importantes, as generalizações perdem aderência a realidades espaciais complexas e muito dinâmicas, mesmo em relação a lugares urbanos de grande coerência aparente, já que é muito relevante a diferença no tipo, na intensidade e na amplitude das mudanças em curso, de cidade para cidade. No momento em que o planejamento colaborativo e o desenvolvimento associado à cultura reforçam a  relevância de uma muito pequena parte das áreas urbanas estendidas e complexasdos nossos dias, dita histórica, e quando a compreensão de um caso parece dar mais luz sobre o todo, em lugar da generalização que aparenta facilitar a leitura de cada caso, sem esquecer as dinâmicas gerais, aborda-se aqui a cidade do Porto, para procurar compreender melhor a forma como a cidade antiga, perdendo população e emprego, se mantém afetivamente central para residentes, suburbanos e visitantes, abraçando formas específicas de uma nova abordagem à política urbana e ao urbanismo, valorizando a integração espacial e o envolvimento de todos.
Introdução à seção temática: Os usos da teoria de Pierre Bourdieu e os estudos rurais brasileiros
Authors: Favareto Arilson , Constante Martins Rodrigo
Published: December 2022

Introdução à seção temática "Os usos da teoria de Pierre Bourdieu e os estudos rurais brasileiros", escrita por seus organizadores Arilson Favareto e Rodrigo Constante Martins.elocation-id: e2230207Recebido: 31.out.2022 • Aceito: 11.nov.2022 • Publicado: 7.dez.2022Artigo original / Acesso aberto
Mudança social sob a ótica de etnografias conjugadas a métodos estatísticos: ferramentas de Pierre Bourdieu em mundos rurais na Argélia e no Nordeste do Brasil
Authors: Garcia Jr. Afrânio , Garcia Parpet Marie-France
Published: December 2022

O artigo inicia com o exame da associação inabitual de etnografias sobre o mundo rural da Cabília com métodos estatísticos, por ocasião das pesquisas pioneiras de Pierre Bourdieu na Argélia, nos anos 1960. Esses trabalhos serviram de fonte de inspiração para as investigações sobre as grandes plantações canavieiras no Nordeste, efetuadas por jovens docentes e estudantes inscritos em Programa de Pós-Graduação em Antropologia Social (PPGAS) do Museu Nacional (MN). Diante da ameaça de fim desse curso superior por interrupção dos financiamentos internacionais, novo projeto de pesquisas coletivas foi concebido por professores e estudantes para a salvação do PPGAS, em que a referência às obras realizadas na Argélia foram centrais para legitimar o uso de métodos antropológicos no estudo de questões habitualmente analisadas por economistas e cientistas políticos. Esse ponto foi decisivo para obter novos patrocinadores à pós-graduação baseada em pesquisas. Os autores sintetizam as investigações realizadas no quadro do projeto “Emprego e mudança socioeconômica no Nordeste”, sua contribuição para melhor entender o mundo rural no Brasil, e revelam como permitiram a intensificação do diálogo com Bourdieu e sua equipe na França e o desenvolvimento de modos de cooperação científica originais. O desenraizamento maciço das clientelas que viviam no seio das plantations açucareiras, expulsas para periferias das cidades desde os anos 1960, aprofundou a hierarquia implantada com a instalação de casas-grandes e de senzalas.elocation-id: e2230208Recebido: 9.jul.2022 • Aceito: 17.out.2022 • Publicado: 2.dez.2022Artigo original / Revisão por pares duplo-cego / Acesso aberto
Prevention of Library Collection Security Breaches in Ohangwena and Oshana Regional Libraries, Namibia
Authors: - Esther Ndapewa Tobias , - Nelson Guvava
Published: December 2022

This paper focused on the prevention of library collection security breaches in Ohangwena and Oshana Regional Libraries. A qualitative research design was employed and a case study strategy was adopted for the study. The population consisted of 12 staff members from Ohangwena and Oshana Regional Library who were selected through purposive sampling. Data was collected through telephone interviews and presented qualitatively in form of descriptive narratives. The study revealed that most of staff members working in these libraries held qualifications which were not related to librarianship. The findings revealed that over borrowing of books, theft and vandalism of library collection were very common in these libraries and occurred on a weekly basis. Further findings showed that measures such as the use of 3M library security system, CCTV, security personnel and lockers to keep users’ bags were in place to address security issues. Penalties such as replacement of lost or damaged items, suspension of offenders, fines for over borrowing were imposed upon users in these libraries. A major recommendation was that libraries should formulate national policies and guidelines to guide library staff on how to handle security breaches. Additionally, the government should recognize theft and vandalism of library materials as a crime because currently, users tend to commit these ill-acts since no criminal case is opened against them.
Reforms of Public Sector Enterprises
Authors: - Pushpendra Kumar
Published: December 2022

The term ‘liberalism’ firstly developed in the 19th century in the west. In the present day, liberalism is the widely regarded as one of the most influential modern political ideologies. The term was first used by in foreign countries with a negative connection. It was aggressively used to refer to people with radical opinion. It soon lost its negative meaning and became a respectable political label. Most people would now like to called “liberal”, which implies, “to be open minded; generous, tolerant and prepared to sacrifice self-interest for the public good. Beginning with the basic ideology of liberalism and the extent of power intervention of state in terms of economic, political control and development in recent times has made a major come back in the form of neo-liberalism to influence the future course of human development over the past two hundred years.
COMPARATIVE EVALUATION OF PUASSON'S AND SELF-SIMILAR TRAFFIC OF TELECOMMUNICATIONS NETWORKS
Authors: Kozlovsky Valerii , Yakymchuk Nataliia , Toroshanko Andrii
Published: December 2022

The question of estimation and choice of a way of management of a telecommunication network in the conditions of considerable loading for various structures of traffic is considered. The requirements to the characteristics of the software switch for the simplest and self-similar input streams are analyzed and formulated. The expediency of increasing the number of independent parallel channels of the software switch with the organization of the general queue to several input ports is caused.

The concept of the network management system is proposed, which consists in the use of a two-level model of the autonomous segment with a four-level model of the network as a whole. It is shown that the transition from centralized management to management of autonomous segments allows to increase the reliability of management systems and reduce the amount of service traffic.
МЕТОД ФОРМУВАННЯ ВИБІРОК СИГНАЛІВ З АМПЛІТУДНОЮ МОДУЛЯЦІЄЮ БАГАТЬОХ СКЛАДОВИХ ДЛЯ НАВЧАННЯ НЕЙРОННИХ МЕРЕЖ
Authors: Горбатий Іван , Цимбалюк Іван
Published: December 2022

У статті запропоновано метод формування зразків сигналів з амплітудною модуляцією багатьох складових (АМБС) для навчання нейронних мереж. Такий метод базується на використанні методики попереднього розрахунку символьних точок сигналу з АМБС за специфічним заданим параметром, формуванні комірок Вороного навколо цих точок та заповненні цих комірок варіаціями символьних точок із урахуванням впливу завад. Отримані варіації символьних точок із урахуванням впливу завад надалі переносять на часову площину, а з використанням їх координат на цій площині формують масиви зразків сигналів АМБС для навчання нейронних мереж.