bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
The effect of soil moisture content and soil texture on fast in situ pH measurements with two types of robust ion-selective electrodes
Authors: Vogel Sebastian , Emmerich Katja , Schröter Ingmar , Bönecke Eric , Schwanghart Wolfgang , Rühlmann Jörg , Kramer Eckart , Gebbers Robin
Published: May 2024

Abstract. In situ soil pH measurements with ion-selective electrodes (ISEs) are receiving increasing attention in soil mapping for precision agriculture as they can avoid time-consuming sampling and off-site laboratory work. However, unlike the standard laboratory protocol, in situ pH measurements are carried out at lower and varying soil moisture contents (SMCs), which can have a pronounced effect on the sensor readings. In addition, as the contact with the soil during in situ measurements should be relatively short, effects of soil texture could be expected because texture controls the migration of protons to the electrode interface. This may be exacerbated by the fact that the electrodes used for in situ measurements are made of less sensitive but more robust materials as compared to the standard glass electrode. Therefore, the aim of the present study was to investigate the effect of soil moisture and soil texture on pH measurements using robust antimony and epoxy-body ISEs pressed directly into the soil for 30 s. The SMC was gradually increased from dry conditions to field capacity. A wide range of soil texture classes were included, with sand, silt, and clay contents ranging from 16 % to 91 %, 5 % to 44 %, and 4 % to 65 %, respectively. An exponential model was fitted to the data to quantify the relationship between SMC and pH. The results show that an increase in SMC causes a maximum increase in pH of approximately 1.5 pH units, regardless of the type of pH ISE used. Furthermore, for sandy soil textures, a rather linear relationship between pH and SMC was observed, whereas, with decreasing mean particle diameter (MPD), the model had a pronounced exponential shape, i.e., a greater pH increase at low SMC and a plateau effect at high SMC. With increasing SMC, the pH values asymptotically approached the standard pH measured with a glass electrode in 0.01 M CaCl2 (soil : solution ratio of 1:2.5). Thus, at high SMC, subsequent calibration of the sensor pH values to the standard pH value is negligible, which may be relevant for using the sensor pH data for lime requirement estimates. The pH measurement error decreases exponentially with increasing soil moisture and increases with decreasing MPD. Using a knee point detection, reliable pH values were obtained for SMC > 11 %, irrespective of the pH ISE used. An analysis of the regression coefficients of the fitted exponential model showed that the maximum pH increase also depends on soil texture; i.e., the influence of soil moisture variation on the pH value increases with decreasing MPD. Moreover, the concavity of the exponential curve increases with decreasing MPD.
A therapeutic perspective - international child abduction and child participation
Authors:   , Woodeson Rebekah
Published: May 2024

This thesis is a critical analysis of proceedings brought under the Hague Convention on Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction. A lens combining social science and legal disciplines is applied to critique the Convention's limitation with respect to facilitating child participation in its proceedings. A comparative analysis of the therapeutic benefits versus the anti-therapeutic risks associated with child participation in proceedings is provided to examine the Convention's operation with respect to the child's well-being. This analysis weighs the benefits versus the risks to determine, in line with the lens used, if recommendations for change are warranted.
Key themes in art education research: A bibliometric review
Authors: Fontal-Merillas Olaia , Martínez-Rodríguez Marta
Published: May 2024

La investigación en educación artística es un campo especializado situado en la intersección entre las cuestiones en torno a las artes visuales y las cuestiones educativas, lo que a su vez constituye un espacio heterogéneo que debe ser abordado por el mundo académico. Por este motivo, el presente trabajo realiza un análisis bibliométrico de la producción científica internacional sobre “Educación artística” en la base de datos Web Of Science Core Collection (WOS) entre los años 1900-2024. Se aplican técnicas bibliométricas para determinar la producción global y las dimensiones a lo largo de las cuales se distribuyen los términos y la estructura conceptual del campo de investigación. En cuanto a los resultados, el análisis de la estructura conceptual de la educación artística define dos áreas; la primera se refiere a los procesos de enseñanza-aprendizaje, y la segunda a los procesos terapéuticos, de intervención social y comunitaria. Esta investigación nos lleva a concluir que, globalmente, la Educación Artística se ha consolidado como una comunidad de investigación bien definida, con temas y líneas de investigación compartidas.
Development of Wheat Straw Fortification Machine
Authors: M. K. Garg  , O.P. Lohan  , S. Jain
Published: May 2024

Traditionally, mixing of wheat straw and molasses in the country is practised by hand which is time consuming and results in hand injuries. To overcome this problem, a batch type feed mixer was developed for uniform mixing of wheat straw and molasses. This machine mixed about 50 kg of wheat straw with molasses uniformly in 10 to 15 minutes. The output capacity of the machine was 200 kg/hr.
IRS 1C Classification of Chambal Rabi Crops
Authors: J.K. Kumkar  , Virendra Kumar
Published: May 2024

The developments in space borne remote sensing technology and its application during the last three decades have established its potential for mapping, monitoring and quantifying various natural resources with nearly 90 per cent accuracy. In contrast, the conventional surveys give point estimates, are cumbersome, time consuming, inadequate and hence, may lead to ineffective management of land and water resources. Efficient resource management particularly in the irrigation command areas requires vast and varied spatial and temporal database. Remote sensing is capable to provide them. With the help of limited ground validation, it provides better spatial and more frequent coverage of an area thereby giving information on change in cropping pattern, crop area coverage and crop status over a season on near real time basis.
Effect of long distance transport on farm fresh tomatoes
Authors: R. K. Goyal  , Dilip Kumar  , Himanshu Walia  , Pushpinder Kumar
Published: May 2024

Fresh tomatoes of Avinash-2 variety at pink and breaker stage were transported for distance of 400 km. Three types of packaging mediums namely Plastic crates, Corrugated fibre board boxes and wooden boxes were used. The cushioning materials used were grass, paper and straw. The overall minimum damage was recorded in Tj (Breaker: Plastic crate: Grass) i.e. 3.93% followed by T. (Breaker: Wooden: Paper) i.e. 4.10% and T. (Breaker: Wooden: Straw) i.e. 4.38%. The overall mean damage (%) for wooden box was significantly lesser than plastic crates (9.83%) ·and corrugated fibreboard box (10.98%).
Thermal Properties of Okra and Bitter Gourd
Authors: K C Yadav  , K K Singh  , B L Madhyan
Published: May 2024

Specific heat and thermal conductivity, of okra decreased linearly from 3.54 to 1.38 kJ/kgO C and 0.32 to 0.038 W/mo C, respectively, with decrease in moisture content form 88 to 12% (w.b.) The specific heat and thermal conductivity of bitter gourd decreased linearly from 3.76 to 0.95 kJ/kgOC and 0.61 to 0.07 W/mOC, respectively, with decrease in moisture content form 89 to 10% (w.b.)
Physiological Behaviour of Camel with Different Draught and Work-Rest Cycles in Field Operations
Authors: G.S. Tiwari  , Dharm Pradeep  , Rajeev Garg
Published: May 2024

Camels of different age and body weights were selected randomly from a village in Bikaner District. The draught equivalent to 16, 18 and 20 % of body weight of camels were applied by using a multipurpose tool frame with tillage tools. Draught was varied by increasing/ decreasing the number of tynes and depth of operation. Physiological responses like pulse rate, respiration rate, body temperature and speed were recorded at all draught levels with three work rest cycles, namely WR,: 4h (W)- 5h (R)- 4h (W), WR2 : 3h (W)- 1h (R)- 2h (W)- 4h (R)-3h (W) and WR3 : 2h (W)- 1h (R) 2h (W)- 4h (R)- 2h (W)- 1h (R)- 2h (W). Maximum increase in physiological responses was observed with work rest cycle WR3 The increase in pulse rate, respiration rate and body temperature were 35 to 62 beats/min, 10 to 18 breaths/min and 37.5 to 39.2°C respectively with WR, while these were found minimum with WR3 in the range of 33 to 51 beats! min, 8 to 12 breaths/min and 37.3 to 38.4°C respectively. On the basis of physiological responses work rest cycles WR3 was found better as compared to other work rest cycles.
Diagnostic Study of Open-Wells in Jabalpur
Authors: Hardaha M.K.  , Nema R.K
Published: May 2024

In Narmada valley small fanns depend upon large diameter openwells for irrigation. Openwells also meet the domestic water requirements of large rural population. There are sixty-five open wells in and around Jawaharlal Nehru Krishi Vishwa Vidyalaya, Jabalpur. A diagnostic study was carried out to find out sick openwells, causes of their sickness and possibilities to increase yield. Diameter of openwells studied varied from 1,30 m to 6.22 m and their depth varied from 2.10 m to 15.50 m. It was found that more than 60 percent openwells are sick due to one or other reasons. Sickwells have been grouped into five categories based on the cause of sickness. Each cause has been discussed. Fourteen out of 40 sickwells are yielding low due to lowering of water table ,below the well bottom, whereas 11 wells are sick due to deposition of debris. In order to rejuvenate wells that are sick due to insufficient depth for interception of upper aquifer, necessary depth of digging has been worked out. Depth of aquifer has been determined with the help of three-dimensional panel diagram prepared using well-logs of existing tubewells. Some of the sickwells have been rejuvenated to verify the recommendation made. Changes in the yield of the rejuvenated openwells have been analyzed by recuperation test of the well.
Mass Transfer During Osmotic Dehydration of Banana (Dwarf Cavendish) Slices
Authors: Abhijit Kar  , Pitam Chandra  , Rajender Parsad  , Sanjaya K. Dash
Published: May 2024

Mass transfer during osmotic dehydration of banana has been studied with respect to the solution concentration (30 - 70oBrix), temperature (25 - 65°C) and solution to sample ratio (I - 9). The diffusion coefficients have been calculated using the sorption data by a method of successive approximations. The diffusion coefficient has been empirically correlated with" the process variables and a high degree of correlation (R2 =0.91) was observed between predicted and experimental values. The solution of Fick's Law for unsteady state mass transfer in a plane sheet has been used to predict the moisture ratios over the entire experimental range. The error between the observed and the predicted values of moisture ratios was less "than 10% indicating the adequacy of diffusion coefficient estimation.
O comércio informal nas linhas 640 e 448 na cidade de Manaus-AM: uma análise das relações e desafios dos vendedores ambulantes
Authors: Carvalho Maria Mayara Rodrigues , Cramer Vitor Moldes
Published: May 2024

Os ônibus desempenham um papel vital no Brasil, servindo não apenas como meio de transporte diário, mas também como ambiente de trabalho. Esse estudo explora a relevância dos vendedores informais nesse cenário, onde oferecem uma gama diversificada de produtos, como balas, picolés, água e eletrônicos. Investigamos o crescimento dessa prática, identificando os produtos mais demandados, os horários de pico para vendas e o aumento da presença de vendedores imigrantes. Os vendedores ambulantes, operando à margem da formalidade, assumem um papel central na pesquisa, obtendo sustento por meio do comércio em espaços públicos. Concentramo-nos nos informais das linhas de ônibus 640 e 448 em Manaus (AM), empregando um método dialético, observação direta e entrevistas para análise e reflexão abrangentes sobre esse contexto. Este estudo amplia a compreensão do impacto desses trabalhadores informais em uma paisagem urbana dinâmica.
Web-Based Community Data Collection Information System at the Central Statistics Agency of Sragen Regency
Authors: Satriyana Putri , Naury Chairullah , Purbiyanto Eko
Published: May 2024

The community data collection information system is a technological solution designed to efficiently collect, manage, and analyze information from various layers of the community. The main objective of this system is to support data-driven decision-making by facilitating the collection of accurate, fast, and measurable information. The limitation of manual community data collection at the Central Statistics Agency (Badan Pusat Statistik) in Sragen Regency has led to data damage, loss of data, and ambiguity in data due to the information being written on questionnaire papers using pencils. Due to the abundance of population data that needs to be stored and to support the performance of officers, there is a need for a computerized web-based system as a tool for officers to carry out their activities. The aim of this research is to design a Web-Based Community Data Collection Information System at the Central Statistics Agency in Sragen Regency. The researcher uses the Waterfall method in the system development process and the PHP programming language, along with the MySQL database. The system designed by the researcher is expected to produce an application that can accommodate all community data accessible via the web by administrators and field officers at the Central Statistics Agency in Sragen Regency.
Sectoral Asset Concentrations and Insurance Solvency Regulation
Authors: Regele Fabian , Gründl Helmut
Published: May 2024

Historical evidence, like the global financial crisis from 2007–2009, highlights that sectoral asset concentrations can play an important role in the solvency of insurers. Yet, current regulatory frameworks, such as the U.S. risk-based capital (RBC) framework, neglect sectoral asset concentrations in the determination of capital requirements, potentially underestimating the asset portfolio’s systematic loss exposure and reducing incentives for corresponding risk mitigation. By creating a detailed data sample of U.S. insurers’ asset holdings from 2009 to 2018 by means of their statutory filings, we find that insurers concentrate their assets particularly toward the financial, public, and real estate sector and that sectoral asset concentrations toward the public sector are associated with improved solvency, while concentrations toward the real estate sector weaken solvency. Our findings can serve as a starting point to revise current regulatory practices, particularly in terms of creating proactive incentives for insurers to mitigate the accumulation of systematic risk exposures associated with sectoral asset concentrations.
Stipe Šuvar i srpsko pitanje u Hrvatskoj
Authors: Dragojević Rade
Published: May 2024

Stipe Šuvar (1936. — 2004.) je bio hrvatski političar, sociolog, publicist i javni radnik koji je tokom cijele svoje karijere nastupao, govorio i pisao u modusu političke i kulturne suradnje i udruživanja Srba i Hrvata, kako u Hrvatskoj tako i u Jugoslaviji. Do 1990. godine Šuvar zagovara ideju jugoslavenskog socijalističkog patriotizma unutar kojeg nije tijesno ni demokratskoj nacionalnoj svijesti ni jugoslavenstvu. Poslije te prekretničke godine svojim tekstovima i javnim istupima suprotstavlja se šovinističkoj retorici nove vlasti usmjerene protiv Srba u Hrvatskoj. Time je na jedinstven način obvezao Srbe u Hrvatskoj i zaslužuje, kako je to kazao njegov kolega Svetozar Livada, njihovu trajnu zahvalnost.
Protiv Vidovdanskog ustava – za Jugoslaviju
Authors: Globačnik Matko
Published: May 2024

Članak detaljno analizira političko djelovanje Ante Trumbića od njegova povratka u Kraljevinu Srba, Hrvata i Slovenaca nakon potpisivanja Rapalskog ugovora krajem 1920. pa do kraja 1921. godine. Posebice se proučavaju njegovi odnosi prema značajnijim hrvatskim i srpskim političarima, djelovanje u Ustavotvornoj skupštini i politička angažiranost u pravcu revizije Vidovdanskog ustava nakon njegova donošenja. Time se rasvjetljava razvoj Trumbićevih razmišljanja o političkim odnosima u Kraljevini SHS, koji je u značajnoj mjeri odredio pravac njegova djelovanja tijekom dvadesetih godina. Zaključuje se da je u ovome periodu Trumbić u svojim političkim shvaćanjima napredovao od početnog optimizma u vezi skladnog rješavanja jugoslavenskog državnog uređenja prema realpolitičkoj taktici rješavanja hrvatskoga pitanja.
PELAKSANAAN CLEANLINESS, HEALTH, SAFETY, AND ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY (CHSE) DALAM RANGKA PENCEGAHAN DAN PENGENDALIAN COVID-19 DI WYNDHAM TAMANSARI JIVVA RESORT BALI
Authors: Trisdayanti Ni Putu Eka
Published: May 2024

The tourism sector is one of the businesses affected by the Covid-19 pandemic. For the prevention and control of Covid-19, the Ministry of Tourism and Creative Economy has compiled Guidelines for the Implementation of Cleanliness, Health, Safety and Environmental Sustainability (CHSE). This study aims to determine the implementation of CHSE at Wyndham Tamansari Jivva Resort Bali. The research was conducted by conducting observations and interviews regarding the implementation of the CHSE. The data analysis technique of this research is descriptive qualitative. The results of this study are that Wyndham Tamansari Jivva Resort Bali has implemented the CHSE guidelines well, as evidenced by the existence of SOPs related to Covid-19 prevention, available hand washing areas and hand sanitizers, body temperature monitoring, use of personal protective equipment such as masks and hand gloves, area cleaning/ spraying disinfectants, special signs to keep a distance, providing food not in a buffet system. However, there are still some shortcomings that are not in accordance with CHSE guidelines, namely the use of personal protective equipment (masks, handglove) which is not consistently applied due to inconvenience and the hotel environment has begun to be poorly maintained due to efficiency in all areas such as labor, electricity and water due to the pandemic Covid-19.
Introduction
Authors: Grégoire Michaël , Barnabé Aurélie , Bottineau Didier , Maïonchi-Pino Norbert
Published: May 2024

This first volume of the journal Signifiances (Signifying) brings together the written texts of the 1st International Conference Language and Enaction – Sense-making, embodiment, interaction, organized in Clermont-Ferrand from the 1st to the 3rd June 2016 (LangEnact 1). The growing interest for enaction among linguists, researchers on didactics, and specialists in other fields of research related to language was a sign to promote this conference. This meeting also aimed at making researchers specialized in convergent fields interact with each other. In this respect, we would like to thank the participants of the conference Langenact 1 and all our partners, through whom the crystallization of the multi-disciplinary approach « Language and Enaction » is starting to show. The recent projects and the on-going prospects pertaining to the conference Langenact 2 (25-27 September 2017) organized at the University of Southern Danemark (Odense) and the thematic issue to appear in December 2017 in the journal Intellectica (n°68) make new collaborations stronger among researchers who had not known each other until very recently. A greater scientific communication is coming up.
Intestinal Helminth Infections among Primary School Aged Pupils in Awka North Local Government Area, Anambra State, Nigeria
Authors: M.I. Ikeh, , C.O. Ishar, , B.B. Okoro, , V.O. Okonkwo, , O.A. Okeke, , I.O. Nnatuanya, , A.G. Benedict,
Published: May 2024

This study was conducted to determine the prevalence of helminthiasis in primary school children in Awka North Local Government Area of Anambra State, Nigeria. A total of 172 faecal samples were collected and analyzed using Kato-Katz technique. Other pieces of information concerning demography were obtained through structured questionnaires. Data was analyzed using chi-square test and P˂0.05 were considered significant. Overall, 45 (26.16 %) of the samples were infected while 127 (73.84 %) were negative. Among the schools sampled, Community Primary School, Amowere recorded the highest infection prevalence of 58.18% while no infection was recorded in Umuoji Primary School, Ebenebe (0.00 %). In relation to class, pupils in class four were the most infected 12 (31.58 %) while class one children had the least prevalence 5 (12.19 %). Gender-wise, males recorded the highest prevalence of 28.43 % with female children having a lower prevalence of 22.86 %. In terms of age, children between the age bracket of 7–9 years were most infected 31 (30.09 %) with the least prevalence occurring in the 4–6 years age group. In total, four helminth parasites were found in the stool samples of the children, A. lumbricoides 35 (20.59 %), Hookworm 7 (4.16 %), and T. trichiura 5 (2.19 %). Among the predisposing factors studied, school and type of parasite were found to be statistically significant (P˂0.05). Mass deworming of primary school children should be undertaken regularly by health officers as well as enlightenment programs of pupils on proper hygiene practices and sanitation.
Effect of Fuel Subsidy Removal on the Job Performance of Lecturers in Tertiary Institutions in Rivers State
Authors: A. M. Joy , F. U. Philip
Published: May 2024

The already hardship experienced due to poor salary and hyperinflation caused by fuel subsidy removal motivated this study, “Effect of fuel subsidy removal on the job performance of lecturers in tertiary institutions in Rivers state.” Two specific objectives, research questions and three null hypotheses guided the study. A descriptive survey research design was adopted. From the population of 78 lecturers, census survey sampling was adopted. A four-point response options questionnaire was used for data collection, and it was validated by three experts. The reliability of the instrument was established using Cronbach’s alpha which yielded alpha coefficients of 0.81 and 0.82. Mean was used to answer the two research questions, while one-way analysis of variance (ANOVA) and t-test were used to test the null hypotheses at a 0.05 level of significance. Findings revealed that the extent of the negative effect of fuel subsidy removal on research and publications, class attendance, invigilation and supervisory functions of lecturers was at a high level. It was concluded that the government did not do enough to mitigate the sufferings of lecturers before, during and after fuel subsidy removal via reviewing of salary upwards with the economic practicality. Among other things, it was recommended that the federal and state governments should review lecturers’ salaries upward in accordance with the inflation and hyperinflation rates in Nigeria to enable lecturers to meet their family, research, publications and other duties. Parts of the funds from the fuel subsidy removal should be used for that purpose.
PET-FDG response in alcohol induced chest pain with Hodgkin lymphoma
Authors:   Masters of Nursing, Nurse Practitioner, Alberta Thoracic Oncology Program, Alberta Health Services, Canada., Veenstra James S , Abele Jonathan ,   Doctorate of Medicine FRCPC, Radiologist (Nuclear medicine), University of Alberta, Canada., Chu Michael P ,   Doctorate of Medicine FRCPC, Radiologist (Nuclear medicine), University of Alberta, Canada.
Published: May 2024

We present a case of alcohol induced pain in the setting of a mediastinal mass with significant lymphadenopathy. A diagnosis of Hodgkin lymphoma (HL) was made. The alcohol induced pain resolved, correlating with post-chemotherapy treatment response on positron emission tomography/ computed tomography (PET/CT) imaging. The incidences and possible causes of alcohol induced pain are reviewed. The use of PET/CT imaging is discussed in relation to decision making for management of lymphoma.
Liver injury in a non-obese patient: A case report
Authors:   Department of Gastroenterology, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan 610041, P.R. China., Wang Zhi-Dong , Wu Hao ,   Department of Gastroenterology, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan 610041, P.R. China.
Published: May 2024

Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD) is a frequent cause of abnormal liver function tests and can be easily diagnosed in patients with obesity, hyperlipidemia, hypertension and diabetes mellitus. NAFLD is associated with insulin resistance and has always be treated as a part of metabolic syndrome. NAFLD used to be perceived as a seldom situation in non-obese subjects, but it’s currently becoming clear that NAFLD also occurs in this population. The main risk factors of non-obese NAFLD are still controversial and various in different regions, and can be contributed to insulin resistance as well. Herein, we report a liver injury in a non-obese patient with suspicious autoantibodies.
Antibiotic-loaded cement: A viable alternative to amputation in the treatment of diabetic foot osteomyelitis - A case report
Authors:   Pontifical Catholic University of Chile, Chile., Canales Iturriaga Samuel , Cuzmar Botto Rebeca ,   Pontifical Catholic University of Chile, Chile., Díaz Sergio Morales ,   Foot and Ankle Orthopedic Surgeon, Pontifical Catholic University of Chile, Chile.
Published: May 2024

This article shows the long-term success of surgical debridement and antibiotic-loaded cement spacers, as an alternative to amputation, in a 32-year-old male diabetic Type I patient with Osteomyelitis (OM) of first metatarsal base and medial cuneiform of the left foot. OM is a common complication of diabetic foot infections and when it involves the proximal phalanx or metatarsal head, amputation at the Lisfranc ligament level is the recommended treatment. However, its management is not well standardized yet. The objective of this article is to describe the treatment with bone curettage and filling with antibiotic-loaded cement and its mid-term clinical outcomes, as an alternative to usual management. Local antibiotic treatment with cement could be equally effective as amputation without the morbid and functional implications that the latter option entails, nevertheless more evidence is required to develop general recommendations.
Robotic-assisted thoracoscopic resection of a mature anterior mediastinal teratoma in an adult
Authors:   Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Rutgers New Jersey Medical School, Newark, NJ, USA., Hsiung Tiffany , Thota Hima Bindu ,   Division of Transplant and Hepatobiliary Surgery, Rutgers New Jersey Medical School, Newark, NJ, USA., Sambol Justin T ,   Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Rutgers New Jersey Medical School, Newark, NJ, USA., Guarrera James V ,   Division of Transplant and Hepatobiliary Surgery, Rutgers New Jersey Medical School, Newark, NJ, USA., Shakir Huzaifa A ,   Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Rutgers New Jersey Medical School, Newark, NJ, USA.
Published: May 2024

Germ cell tumors rarely present in the anterior mediastinum. We report a case of 43-year-old female who presented to the hospital with cough and chest pain. Computed tomography imaging showed a 7.8 cm right anterior mediastinal mass with extension to the right upper lung. A tissue biopsy was performed showing organizing fibrosis and granulomatous inflammation, scattered foreign body type multinucleated giant cells, and rare non-necrotizing epithelioid granuloma. The patient underwent complete mass resection with the da Vinci Xi® robotic surgical system (Intuitive Surgical, Inc., Sunnyvale, CA, USA). Surgical histopathology of the mass revealed benign mediastinal mature teratoma.
Intraosseous cavernous hemangioma of parietal bone: A case report and literature review
Authors:   School of Medicine, National University of Singapore, Singapore., Tariq Areeba , Lin Yong Loo ,   School of Medicine, National University of Singapore, Singapore.
Published: May 2024

Introduction and background: Intraosseous Hemangiomas or Primary Intraosseous Hemangiomas (PIH) are slowgrowing innocuous blood vessel tumors that make up less than 1% of all bone malignancies [1-4]. These lesions are estimated to account for 0.2 percent of all benign skull tumors [4-8], with a clear female predisposition (3:1) [2]. Prior trauma to the region is thought to be the most prevalent cause of intraosseous hemangiomas. They bleed profusely when removed or biopsied; therefore, preoperative diagnosis of the lesion’s vascular character is critical [8]. They are most frequently seen in the vertebral skeleton, although they can also be found in the calvarium and facial bones. The temporal bone is the most prevalent place in the head after the vertebral skeleton, followed by the parietal, mandible, malar, and zygomatic areas [8]. In this case report, we discuss the case of a 9-year-old male who presented with a large soft mass in his right parietal region.
A rare case of exophytic pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma with multiple metastases shown on 18F-FDG PET/CT
Authors:   Department of Nuclear Medicine, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou 510260, China., Xiong Min , Luo Xiaoming ,   Department of Nuclear Medicine, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou 510260, China., Liu Yipei ,   Department of Nuclear Medicine, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou 510260, China., Jiang Sheng-Nan ,   Department of Nuclear Medicine, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou 510260, China.
Published: May 2024

Exophytic pancreatic cancer is an extremely rare subtype of pancreatic cancer that has not been strictly defined but is based on morphological origin. Herein, we reported a 69-year-old man who presented with an unexplained elevation of CA199. He was diagnosed with exophytic pancreatic cancer by β-2-Fluoro-2-deoxy-D-Glucose (18F-FDG) Positron Emission Tomography (PET)/Computed Tomography (CT), which exhibited a high 18F-FDG-avid mass behind the body of the pancreas. In addition, multiple metastases, including liver, lung, and lymph nodes, were apparently detected. Finally, Pancreatic Ductal Adenocarcinoma (PDAC) was pathologically confirmed. A posterior pancreatic mass attached to the pancreas and accompanied by elevated CA199 and hyperglucose metabolism could be linked to exophytic pancreatic cancer, which is significant to be aware of for early diagnoses and treatment.
Case report of mucosal ischemia following left hepatectomy: Unveiling a rare postoperative complication
Authors:   1Surgical Unit of Hepato-Bilio-Pancreatic Surgery, University Polyclinic Foundation A. Gemelli IRCCS, Largo Agostino Gemelli 8, 00168 Rome, Italy., F Taliente , L Langellotti ,   Catholic University of the Sacred Heart, Rome, Italy., Longo Fabio ,   Digestive Unit and Pancreatic Cancer Surgery Center, University Polyclinic Foundation A. Gemelli IRCCS, Largo Agostino Gemelli 8, 00168 Rome, Italy., C Mele ,   1Surgical Unit of Hepato-Bilio-Pancreatic Surgery, University Polyclinic Foundation A. Gemelli IRCCS, Largo Agostino Gemelli 8, 00168 Rome, Italy., F Ardito ,   1Surgical Unit of Hepato-Bilio-Pancreatic Surgery, University Polyclinic Foundation A. Gemelli IRCCS, Largo Agostino Gemelli 8, 00168 Rome, Italy., F Giuliante ,   1Surgical Unit of Hepato-Bilio-Pancreatic Surgery, University Polyclinic Foundation A. Gemelli IRCCS, Largo Agostino Gemelli 8, 00168 Rome, Italy.
Published: May 2024

Introduction: Gastric Mucosal Ischemia (GMI) following left hepatectomy is a rare post operative complication, never described in literature. The presented image illustrates the uncommon postoperative complication of Gastric Mucosal Ischemia (GMI) following Liver Resection (LR). Case presentation: A 60-year-old woman underwent left hepatectomy with lymphadenectomy for intrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma. The patient developed intense abdominal pain in 9th Postoperative Day (POD). The subsequent CT scan described: “a 6 cm biloma, pressing and displacing the antral region of the stomach, air emboli in the short gastric veins, edematous wall thickening of the fundus with regions of reduced or absent mucosal enhancement, highlighted with green arrows”. Following conservative treatment, the patient fully recovered, being discharged on the 28th POD. Conclusion: GMI is an infrequent complication encountered after LR. In this case it is attributed to an exceptional observation: the mechanical effects of the biloma causing compression and displacement of gastric vessels, resulting in compromised blood supply to the gastric mucosa and subsequent ischemia.
Study of Air Ordering Procedure for Information Broadcasting
Authors: Ashutosh Sharma,
Published: May 2024

Wireless data broadcasting is a new way to share public information with many mobile users. To measure how well these systems work, we look at two main things: how long it takes to access the information (access latency) and how long the device has to stay active (tuning time). Indexing technology helps reduce tuning time by letting devices find information quickly and then switch to a low-power mode while waiting. Different indexing methods work better or worse, so comparing them can be hard. In this paper, I look at and compare some popular indexing methods for wireless data broadcasting, such as distributed index, exponential index, hash table, and Huffman tree index. I use probability theory to analyze how each method performs.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.52783/tjjpt.v45.i02.6393
Employee Perception Towards Job Rotation, Job Enrichment On Employee Engagement
Authors: T A Kavya
Published: May 2024

Job design is considered as an important area of job analysis and is of comparatively recent origin. Human resource managers realize that poorly designed job results in boredom to the employees, increased turnover, dissatisfaction of jobs, increased overall cost to the organization, reduced productivity etc. job design aims at bringing a match between requirements of job and human qualifications. An appropriate job design helps in improving organizational efficiency and employee satisfaction. Job simplifications, job rotation, job enlargement and job enrichment are the various techniques of job design and redesign. The aim of carrying out this study is to analyze the attitude of employees towards job enrichment and job rotation practices adopted by the company on increasing their level of engagement in work. Job rotation is a process of moving a person from one job to another frequently with an intention to reduce boredom and monotony in job at work place. By job enrichment it means that a techniques of job design consisting of increasing the content of the job and also involves deliberate up gradation of scope, responsibilities and challenges in the work.
Compreendendo as formas de interação no MOODLE por uma educação a distância mais significante: uma abordagem enunciativa
Authors: Silva Silvana , Affeldt Daniel Rodrigues
Published: May 2024

Neste artigo, analisamos interações entre professora e alunos na plataforma Moodle, referentes à modalidade de Educação a Distância oferecida em disciplinas de cursos de graduação da Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul. Para tanto, fazemos observações sobre a natureza das interações feitas em EaD sob a luz da teoria da enunciação do linguista Émile Benveniste. De um corpus constituído por 32 interações, escolhemos as seis que julgamos ilustrar melhor nossas análises. Os resultados, de um ponto de vista quantitativo, revelaram a predominância da não-resposta dos alunos aos bilhetes da professora. Em contrapartida, uma análise qualitativa mostrou que, respeitadas as particularidades de uma aula a distância, as interações podem ser mais significantes.
PENERAPAN PRINSIP EKONOMI ISLAM DALAM USAHA BINATU DI DESA KOTA BARU SEBERIDA KECAMATAN KERITANG
Authors: Agustiar Agustiar , Bilah Wahidin Musta’in
Published: May 2024

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengeksplorasi pengamalan prinsip ekonomi Islam dalam bisnis laundry syariah di Desa Kotabaru Seberida Kecamatan Keritang. Metode penelitian yang digunakan adalah kualitatif dengan pendekatan studi kasus. Data dikumpulkan melalui wawancara mendalam, observasi partisipatif, dan analisis dokumen terkait. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa pengusaha laundry syariah di Desa Kotabaru Seberida secara konsisten menerapkan prinsip-prinsip ekonomi Islam dalam operasional bisnis mereka. Prinsip-prinsip seperti keadilan, transparansi, dan keberkahan dalam usaha menjadi landasan utama dalam pengambilan keputusan dan pelaksanaan praktik bisnis. Selain itu, keberadaan bisnis laundry syariah juga memberikan dampak positif bagi masyarakat setempat, seperti penciptaan lapangan kerja dan peningkatan kesejahteraan ekonomi. Temuan ini memberikan kontribusi penting dalam memahami implementasi prinsip ekonomi Islam dalam konteks bisnis lokal, serta relevansi dan manfaatnya bagi pembangunan ekonomi berbasis syariah di tingkat desa. Penelitian ini juga memberikan rekomendasi untuk pengembangan lebih lanjut dalam mendukung pertumbuhan bisnis syariah di komunitas lokal.
Concepção de um framework usando Design Science Research para o monitoramento de eletricistas: um estudo de caso na CEMIG
Authors: Silva Alexandre Pinto da , Dutra Frederico Giffoni de Carvalho , Corrêa Fábio , Faria Vinícius Figueiredo de , Gomide João Victor Boechat
Published: May 2024

Os acidentes de trabalho representam um problema não só no Brasil, como também em todo o mundo. A Organização Internacional do Trabalho (OIT) estima que 2 milhões de pessoas morrem no mundo a cada ano de causas relacionadas ao trabalho. No Brasil, no ano de 2022 houve 1.828 acidentes envolvendo eletricidade resultando em 592 mortes. Uma solução para melhorar este processo é o uso da tecnologia disponível, principalmente com a modernização originada pela chamada 4ª Revolução Industrial, ou Indústria 4.0, que traz a automação industrial usando a tecnologia, como a aplicação da inteligência artificial (IA) nos ambientes laborais. O objetivo desta pesquisa é apresentar uma proposta de framework, baseado no método Design Science Research (DSR), para o monitoramento das atividades executadas em linha viva por eletricistas que atuam nas redes de distribuição de energia elétrica da Companhia Energética de Minas Gerais (CEMIG), por meio de visão computacional e inteligência artificial. Como metodologia de pesquisa, este é um estudo de natureza aplicada, com abordagem qualitativa, utilizando observação participante, procedimentos técnicos e pesquisa bibliográfica, documental, além do estudo de caso. Espera-se que, com o framework proposto, com todas as etapas cumpridas, que as atividades executadas em linha viva sejam desenvolvidas com mais segurança, com redução de 50% das não conformidades registradas. Como limitação da pesquisa, a falta de estudos focados diretamente no setor elétrico, com a aplicação da inteligência artificial e visão computacional na segurança dos trabalhadores, ainda não possui a relevância merecida. Como proposta de continuidade, o framework apresentado pode ser aplicado a outras atividades existentes no setor elétrico, que não envolvam somente a linha viva.
Анализ оказания помощи на догоспитальном этапе пациентам с сочетанной травмой
Authors: Шарипова В.Х. , Эшбоев А.Т. , Алимов А.Х. , Резонтова Е.Ю. , Расяева М.Г.
Published: May 2024

Цель. Анализ оказания помощи на догоспитальном этапе у пациентов с сочетанной травмой с выявлением недостатков.
Материал и методы. Проведен анализ оказания помощи 1204 пациентам с сочетанной травмой (СТ)
и анализ летальности. I период исследования (2014–2018 гг.) включил в себя 874 пациентов с СТ. II
период исследования (2019–2021 гг.) включил в себя 330 пациентов с СТ. Мужчины составили 70,4%
от общего количества пациентов с СТ, остальные 29,6% составили женщины. Преимущественно пациенты были в молодом, трудоспособном возрасте, средний возраст составил 40,5±2,2 лет.
Результаты. Улучшился показатель доставки тяжёлых пациентов с сочетанной шокогенной травмой
реанимобилями на 80%. Внедрение алгоритма обезболивания с учетом общего состояния пациентов
с сочетанной и шокогенной травмой улучшило показатель обезболивания в 2 раза, улучшился показатель времени доставки пациентов в стационар на 50%. Создание симуляционных центров, проведение
тренингов, мастер-классов с целью обучения врачей скорой медицинской помощи навыкам и знаниям оказания помощи на догоспитальном этапе позволило улучшить показатель выявляемости шока в
2 раза. При оказании помощи пациентам с сочетанной и шокогенной травмой улучшился показатель
интубации трахеи в 2 раза, показатель катетеризации периферической вены и проведения инфузионной терапии в процессе транспортировки – на 47%, показатель иммобилизации конечности – на 28%.
Показатель иммобилизации шейного отдела позвоночника в процессе транспортировки улучшился
незначительно, оставаясь на низком уровне.
Заключение. На сегодняшний день сохраняется необходимость в непрерывном проведении постоянных обучающих мастер-классов по оказанию помощи пациентам с шокогенной травмой, с акцентом
на важность обезболивания, и необходимость проведения манипуляций, таких как: интубация трахеи,
иммобилизация конечности, иммобилизация шейного отдела позвоночника, проведение инфузионной терапии.
The Mathematical Formulas for Inverting Plithogenic Matrices of Special Orders Between 20 and 24
Authors:   Faculty of Computer Studies, Arab Open University, Riyadh 11681, Saudi Arabia, Wael Wael ,   Faculty of Information Technology, Abu Dhabi university, Abu Dhabi, UAE,   Faculty of Computer Information Systems, the University of Jordan, Aqaba, Jordan,   Department of mathematics, college of science, Taibah university, Al-Madinah, Saudi Arabia,   Department of mathematics, college of science, Taibah university, Al-Madinah, Saudi Arabia,   Department of Mathematics, Faculty of Science and Technology, Irbid National University, P.O. Box: 2600 Irbid, Jordan, Salameh Wael M. Mohammad , Alrawashdeh Heba , Shatarah Amani , Alrayes Norah Mousa , Al-Husban Abdallah Al
Published: May 2024

This paper is dedicated to study the Invertibility properties of all plithogenic square matrices of high orders between 20 and 24, where we present the mathematical conditions and formulas for computing the inverses of all plithogenic square matrices with real plithogenic entries. This goal will be completed by proving many theorems that describe the Invertibility of all classic matrix parts of the corresponding symbolic m-plithogenic matrix.
A DEMATEL Analysis of The Complex Barriers Hindering Digitalization Technology Adoption In The Malaysia Agriculture Sector
Authors:   Pusat Pengajian Matematik, Universiti Teknologi Mara Cawangan Negeri Sembilan, Kampus Seremban, 70300 Seremban, Malaysia; Fakulti Sains dan Teknologi, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, 43600 Bangi, Selangor Darul Ehsan, Malaysia, Zahari Zahari ,   Pusat Pengajian Matematik, Universiti Teknologi Mara Cawangan Negeri Sembilan, Kampus Seremban, 70300 Seremban, Malaysia.,   Pusat Pengajian Matematik, Universiti Teknologi Mara Cawangan Negeri Sembilan, Kampus Seremban, 70300 Seremban, Malaysia.,   Pusat Pengajian Matematik, Universiti Teknologi Mara Cawangan Negeri Sembilan, Kampus Seremban, 70300 Seremban, Malaysia,   Fakulti Sains dan Teknologi, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, 43600 Bangi, Selangor Darul Ehsan, Malaysia,   College of Pharmacy, National University of Science and Technology, Dhi Qar, Iraq,   Department of mathematics and statistics, College of Science, King Faisal University, Al-Ahsa 31982, Saudi Arabia; Deanship of Development and Quality Assurance, King Faisal University, Al-Ahsa 31982, Saudi Arabia,   Deanship of Development and Quality Assurance, King Faisal University, Al-Ahsa 31982, Saudi Arabia, Rosly Nur A. Mat , Zaik Nurul A. Mohd , Rusli Muhammad Hakimi , Ahmad Ghafur , Al-Sharqi Faisal Al , Al-Quran Ashraf Al , Awad Ali M. A. Bany
Published: May 2024

This study investigates the challenges to the digitalization technology adoption in Malaysia agriculture sector by using the DEMATEL (Decision-Making Trial and Evaluation Laboratory) approach, which will give a complete knowledge of the interdependencies among the barriers. The research objectives are to determine the cause and effect of digital agriculture using DEMATEL and to recommend the best way to overcome the obstacles in using digital technology. The findings from this study reveals the cause and effect from the barriers which is lack of skills, lack of technology, high cost, infrastructure and connectivity, and resistance to change are in the cause group while limited locality, data privacy and security concerns, low level of education, market access and regulatory and policy are in the effect group. The research findings are utilized to give policymakers and stakeholders with practical recommendations aimed at addressing the identified barriers and promoting the adoption of digital technologies in Malaysian agriculture. Thus, this study offers recommendations for the most important obstacles found, which are an improvement in infrastructure and the implementation of financial assistance mechanisms. All things considered, this research makes a significant contribution to the subject of agriculture and sheds light on the difficulties associated with implementing new technologies in Malaysia's agriculture industry.
Comparison of Fat Graft in Post-Burn Scars versus Platelet-Rich Plasma Regarding Scar Quality and Healing
Authors: Nasrullah Muhammad , Amin Muhammad , Fatima Samia , Imdad Sana , Allavi Hirra Rehman , Imran Muhammad , Aftab Aiza Latif
Published: May 2024

Post-burn scars occur when burns damage the skin leading inevitable injury. Various techniques are applied for treatments and reduction so f these scares. Objective: To compare the effect of Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) and fat graft in post-burn scars on the outcome of the healing process and quality of chronic wounds. Methods: One hundred cases were equally divided in group I (platelet-rich plasma) and group II (fat graft), age between 20-60 years were enrolled. The patients were those who were having post traumatic or and post burn chronic wounds which were within the duration of ≥3 months. A 5cc blood was withdrawn from each patient. Fat graft and platelet rich plasma were prepared, applied and compared for up to 12 weeks for their wound size, healing rate and scar quality. Results: There was no difference win age or gender within groups with a mean age of 43.46 and 44.36 years in group I and Group I. The comparative analysis within the original wound size and decrease in it within the 4 weeks’ time followed by 12 weeks’ time presented significant variance with both procedures bringing sufficient minimizing in the size, however a slight better result was presented in group II in comparison with Group I. Average healing rate was higher in group II than group I. Conclusions: Both procedures are efficient in terms of scar quality and healing of post burn scar. However, within the two groups the fat graft is more efficient and reliable with high healing time and rate.