bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Decreased Visual Acuity Accompanied with Central Scotomas in Normal Tension Glaucoma: Macular Optical Coherence Tomography Angiography Cases
Authors: Cho Hyun-kyung , Choae Wooseok
Published: June 2022

Purpose: To report two cases of decreased visual acuity (VA) accompanied with central scotomas in normal tension glaucoma (NTG) patients investigated with macular optical coherence tomography (OCT) angiography between the eye with decreased VA and the fellow eye.Case summary: A 64-year-old male visited with decreased VA in the right eye as best corrected VA of (0.5). On OCT Angiography, macular vessel density (VD) from superficial layer was smaller in the right eye than the fellow eye as 56.03 and 88.15 (optical density), respectively. Macular VD from deep layer was similar between the two eyes as 116.33 and 113.35 (optical density), respectively. A 52-year-old male presented with decreased VA in the left eye as best corrected VA of (0.5). Macular VD from superficial layer was smaller in the left eye than the fellow eye as 115.55 (optical density) and 131.28 (optical density). VD from deep layer did not show much difference, which was 118.16 and 125.17 (optical density), respectively. On both cases no specific finding was observed at macula on funduscopy or macular OCT. Central scotomas on visual fields and findings of NTG were observed.Conclusions: In these two patients with decreased VA accompanied with NTG and central scotomas, macular VD from superficial layer was reduced compared to the fellow eye. Macular OCT angiography may reflect the macular structural changes caused by reduced vision.
Predicting the Profitability of the Stock Market during a Pandemic
Authors: BABANGİDA Jamilu Said , ABUBAKAR Attahir , MAMMAN Suleiman , BEN BRAHİM Fadwa
Published: June 2022

This paper investigates the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic in predicting the profitability of the stock market of the ten most hit countries at the beginning of the pandemic. The study employed the Artificial Neural Network models for the analysis. Specifically, the Backward Propagation (BP) and Feed-Forward (FF) Neural Network models are used to predict the profitability of the stock market on a daily time frame. Taking Covid-19 into account, the estimation result shows that the Neural Network built is resilient in its ability to forecast the profitability of the stock market in Brazil and China. However, in the case of Germany, Russia, Turkey, and the United States, the Neural Network is partly resilient in its forecasting ability; predicted profitability deviated from the actual profitability in some of the periods. For the remaining countries in the sample, the Artificial Neural Network is found to have a weak prediction power.
Rotavirus Gastroenteritis among Children Under five years of agein Gaza, Palestine
Authors: Elottol Abed El Kader , Altaher Akram , Alnajjar Basma , AbSitta Felastin , Abu Adwan Asala , Dheer Aya
Published: June 2022

Rotavirus belongs to the Reoviridae family, a group of segmented double stranded Ribonucleic acid viruses. The virus is a major cause of gastroenteritis and diarrhea in infants and young children worldwide. Rotaviral gastroenteritis may result in mortality for populations at risk such as infants, the elderly and immune compromised patients. Objective: This study aims to evaluate occurrence of rotavirus among under five years children with acute gastroenteritis attending Nasser complex and European Gaza Governmental Hospitals, Palestine during august 2018. Methods: Cross sectional design used in this study, Fecal samples from 100 children with ages ranging from less than 1 month to 5 years, living in the south Gaza, who presented with acute gastroenteritis and diarrhea episodes, were analyzed. sufficient quantity of faces (1-2 grams or milliliters for liquid sample one per each subject) is collected as soon as the children were admitted to the hospital by the help of their parents in clean and dry containers (no preservatives or transport media are used). The samples was been tested immediately using an immune chromatography-based diagnostic kit. The study was conducted during the peak diarrheal season August of the year 2018. Results: Rotavirus was detected in 35% of the fecal specimens examined, and most of positive tested patients (86%) were under 24 months old, the infection rates was increase with the decreasing of the age. Children infected with rotavirus were more likely to be watery stool 65.7%, fever 60%, vomiting 82.8% and dehydration 68.6%.
Evaluation of Indoor Air Quality at Engineering Campus Library at the University Sains Malaysia
Authors:   israa University-Gaza, Elbayoum, Maher , Ramli Nor Azam , Md Yusof Noor Faizah , Rosaida Awang Norrimi , Zainordin Nazatul Syadia , Sulaiman Maisarah , Shith Syabiha , Zaki Teh Nur Amalina
Published: June 2022

The indoor air quality (IAQ) in micro-environments is extremely important due to its impact on health and productivity of students. This study presents the findings of indoor air quality (IAQ) investigations in engineering campus library at the University Sains Malaysia. Four levels of the library were investigated during May 2015. Measurements were carried out by using electrochemical analyzer and hand-held particulate matter (PM) instrument. The results showed that Formaldehyde, carbon monoxide (CO), Ozone, and total volatile organic compounds (TVOC) levels were found below Malaysian guideline values. Temperature ranged between 18.9–28.4 °C and relative humidity (RH) ranged between 49%–73% with an average of 62.2%. The indoor concentration PM2.5 level was 5.73±4.93μg/m3. All the monitoring pollutants’ levels were found below Malaysian guideline values in the ground floor, and the 1st and 2nd floors. However, several exceedances occurred in the 3rd floor. Inadequate introduction and/or distribution of fresh air may be the main problem in the left side of the building and in the 3rd floor. Thus, evaluation of the HVAC (Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning) system should be examined
Metal Oxide (Quantum Dots) for Gas Sensor Application
Authors: Mahdi Wahb , Hassan Ihsan , Kamil Amani , Alwan Iman , Hassan Marwa , Alwan Asma , Mahan Nizar
Published: June 2022

The research included the preparation of zinc oxide (Quantum Dots) with a diameter of 4.33- 6.37 nm as indicated in the results of transmissionelectron (HRTEM) microscopy at different points of the colloidal (ZnO Q.Ds) produced using Iraqi materials and simple conventional devices available in the local market. . The manufacturing process was carried out by a simple chemical process by adding 0.4 g of crystallized zinc acetate to 100 ml of isopropyl alcohol C3H 9O with constant stirring for a period of 30 minutes under the influence of 70 oC temperature. The effect of adding sodium sulphide (Na2S) has been studied where the weight (0.15 grams) was added to the previous solution prepared within the above paragraph and then added 10 ml of TEA under the effect of constant stirring using a magnetic mixer for five hours . Then a white colloidal ZnO was obtained and separated using a 6000 rpm centrifuge for only one hour. The product was washed with distilled water and methanol and dried in a vacuum oven for 7 hours at a drying temperature of 50 oC. The results of the synthesis properties of zinc oxidized colloidal quantum dots by X-ray diffraction study showed that zinc oxide granules were centered towards (102), (110), (103), (200), (112), (201), (101), (100) and (002). The sensitivity results showed high efficiency of gas sensing under lighting effect.
Gaussian Copula Simulation Model For Pavement Fatigue Cracking Prediction Based On Cumulative Damage Using Miner's Law
Authors:   israa University-Gaza, Muhaisen Omar
Published: June 2022

This article offers a new model for characterizing fatigue cracking distribution under mixed traffic loading. Using Gaussian copula, the researcher modelled the joint distribution of the allowable load repetitions and the cumulative mixed traffic loading, in order to estimate the percentage of fatigue cracking. The results of the simulation study using the proposed copula-based model is compared to the popular fatigue cracking models, and the results revealed that copula approach is quite appropriate for predicting the fatigue cracking. The proposed model is considering long-range traffic loading as renewal operation and using the fatigue equation to characterize the distribution of allowable number of traffic load repetitions.
Improving Solar Power System's Efficiency Using Artificial Neural Network
Authors: ALFarra Mohammed , Elaydi Hatem
Published: June 2022

Renewable energy sources are the best solution to reduce dependence on conventional and nonrenewable sources that also cause environmental pollution. With the increase in the prices of conventional fuels globally, the increase of gas emissions resulting from its use, and the impact on the environment and the global climate; various renewable energy sources have emerged as an alternative to traditional sources of energy. Ssolar energy is one of the most important renewable energy sources used globally; The technology used is relatively simple and uncomplicated, compared to the technology used in other renewable energy sources. Solar energy is the ideal alternative to conventional energy in the Gaza Strip in Palestine, due to the relatively high solar radiation in the region, which makes its application more practical and economical compared to other parts of the world. Palestine has higher rates of total solar absorption, ranging from 4-8 kWh / m2 per day, which is high compared to other countries. This paper offers a solution to the Gaza Strip, which has suffered from a severe power shortage due to the Israeli blockade, by using solar PV as a backup system and a good alternative to diesel generators. Photovoltaic cells convert the sunlight into DC electric power. Where the major problem of the PV is that with the changing of atmospheric conditions, the voltage is changing, and so the maximum power is changing. We know that PV systems are still very expensive; therefore, the Artificial Neural Network controller is designed for the converter to secure the maximum power to the system to increase the efficiency of it. ANN controller is designed to bring out the maximum power from the solar panel. This paper uses a controller that utilizes MPPT technique to increase the efficiency of converting solar energy into electrical energy by modifying the duty cycle of Puls Width Modulation (PWM) for the boost converter to obtain the MPP energy from solar cells at all times. A solar panel applied and their components are individually modeled in the MATLAB / SIMULINK program to simulate a real PV system behavior, then an MPPT technique, including DC/DC boost converter was designed. Then an ANN controller is designed and then trained to get the maximum power 65 point from the solar panel at different atmospheric conditions. Also, this controller is compared with the direct connected method without an MPPT controller. The system performance is measured by changing solar radiation and temperature of the PV module. The findings indicate that MPPT ANN has a fast response to the variability and is more efficient, which means more power transfer to the system. The outcome shows that the photovoltaic module directly associated without MPPT technique has less efficiency because of the mismatch between the photovoltaic module and the load.
The Pattern of Epistemological Belief in Design among Engineering Students
Authors: Daud Mohd Fadzil , Ahmad Fuad Khoo Nur Aini Khoo binti , Osman Sharifah , Wan Hussin Wan Nazdah Bte , Bin Hanafiah Khairul Anwar , Sumeri Nur Afiqah Zamia
Published: June 2022

This study was geared toward identifying the pattern of epistemological belief in design among engineering students enrolled in one of the research universities in Malaysia. To this end, data collection was carried out by employing an adapted instrument of a Likert-type questionnaire with five scales consisting of 68 items. Then, 120 engineering students from several engineering disciplines, such as electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, and civil engineering, were selected from the overall population of Universiti Teknologi Malaysia to determine their epistemological beliefs on design. According to the literature, six dimensions of beliefs were commonly perceived. The students were to describe their beliefs about design knowledge and the nature of knowing and learning design, including the source of knowledge, the certainty of knowledge, structure of knowledge, speed of knowledge acquisition, innate ability of personal and general knowledge, and real-world applicability of knowledge. The study's findings revealed that the epistemological beliefs of engineering students in each dimension yielded a difference across varying engineering majors.
How Performance of Top Companies Are Related on IMD Digital Competitiveness Indicators?
Authors: Khazaei Mehdi , Faghihi Mahdi , Manesh Vahid Sanaei
Published: June 2022

Given the role and importance of digital competitiveness indicators for businesses' performance and profitability, the question arises why international research in this field has been conducted infrequently. Therefore, the main purpose of the present study is to investigate the impact of digital competitiveness index on the financial performance of top companies in the world using performance theory and to evaluate the validity of IMD digital competitiveness index data. For this purpose, 175 top companies in the world from 2013 to 2018 that were profitable among the top 200 companies each year were selected as the statistical population. IMD digital Competitiveness reports and Fortune site were used to collect the data. Also the data analysis was done according to the panel data method using Stata15 software. The results show that in general, there is a positive relationship between IMD digital competitiveness index and financial performance of top companies in the world.
Cuantificación de cadmio en suelos de cultivo de cacao en el cantón Arenillas, provincia de el Oro, Ecuador
Authors: Arias Miranda Karina , Arévalo Castro Olga , Mero Valarezo Mariuxi
Published: June 2022

El aumento de la contaminación por cadmio con el paso del tiempo es resultado de un desbalanceado proceso de fertilización. La finalidad del presente estudio fue cuantificar la concentración de cadmio en suelos agrícolas destinado a la producción de cacao en el cantón Arenillas, provincia de El Oro, al suroccidente de Ecuador. Para el estudio se seleccionaron 4 puntos de muestreo, tomando muestras triplicadas por cada punto a profundidades de 0-10, 10-20, 20-30 cm. Para cuantificar el cadmio se utilizó el método de espectrofotometría de absorción atómica con llama (AAS). Además, se realizaron análisis de los parámetros fisicoquímicos del suelo y de los fertilizantes más usados para conocer su influencia con el Cd del suelo. Se demostró que existe una mayor presencia de cadmio a profundidades de 20-30 cm, variando las concentraciones entre 0.40-0.52 mg/kg de Cd, concluyendo que esto se debía mayormente al aporte de cadmio por parte de los fertilizantes utilizados.
Variação sazonal da composição geoquímica e isotópica das águas do Aquífero Bambuí no Oeste da Bahia, Brasil
Authors: Portugal Gonçalves Manuel Vitor , Moreira Cruz Manoel Jerônimo , Santos Rodrigo Alves Santos , Barreto Costa Alexandre , Zucchi Maria do Rosario , Ramos Junior Antonio Bomfim da Silva Ramos Junior
Published: June 2022

Os aquíferos cársticos contemplam expressivos reservatórios de água que demandam, por isso, por proteção ambiental, por requisitos de uso e potabilidade e por pesquisa isotópica e geoquímica. Neste âmbito, esta pesquisa teve como objetivo investigar a composição química e isotópica das águas do Aquífero Bambuí, Bahia, Brasil. Coletou-se amostras de 64 poços dispostos nas rochas pelito-carbonáticas do Grupo Bambuí. Foram mensuradas as variáveis físico-químicas in situ, os cátions principais (ICP-OES), os ânions principais e os isótopos estáveis (ICP-MS). A composição isotópica (δD, δ18O) das águas subterrâneas refletiu o papel da recarga pelas chuvas locais, da infiltração rápida e baixa evaporação. Á composição isotópica em δ13CCID indicou um tempo de residência da água no aquífero, com domínio dos valores similares a assinatura isotópica da fração orgânica do solo, e a contribuição da interação água-rocha. As fácies hidroquímicas bicarbonatadas cálcicas (50%) e as mistas cálcicas (20%) foram as mais representativas. A integração dos resultados isotópicos, químicos e da estatística multivariada apontou a relevância da interação água-rocha, recarga meteórica e clima na evolução geoquímica.
Escrita colaborativa na Wikipédia como estratégia complexa de aprendizagem
Authors: Iop Maria Cristina Rigão , Gustsack Felipe , Oliveira Lia Raquel
Published: June 2022

A proposta deste estudo é pensar a escrita colaborativa na Wikipédia como estratégia complexa de aprendizagem. A experiência desenvolve-se no seio de um grupo institucional de pesquisa que tem seus estudos embasados no paradigma da complexidade. Realizamos este estudo sob a inspiração de uma metodologia cartográfica que ocorreu em quatro encontros presenciais, além de trocas em um espaço virtual. Durante os encontros deu-se o entrosamento com as ferramentas da plataforma, discutiu-se qual contribuição que o grupo desejaria fazer e elaborou-se a escrita colaborativa de um verbete na Wikipédia. Finalizamos esta etapa de ações de pesquisa refletindo sobre as temáticas abordadas e os processos desencadeados. Nossas conclusões dão conta de que os encontros propiciaram momentos constantes de invenção/reinvenção de saberes por parte de todos. Percebemos a intensificação do diálogo necessário à tomada de decisões; as modificações das atitudes que remetem à autonomia individual; a configuração dos traços que definem o que entendemos como colaboração. Assim, emergiram concepções diferentes acerca do processo democrático que envolve a ação de escrever colaborativamente, evidenciando as possibilidades desta prática como estratégia complexa de aprendizagem.
Projeto sustentável de conjunto habitacional de interesse social no município de Benevides - PA
Authors: Reis Ana Carolina Ruivo , Castro Rosecélia Moreira da Silva , Madeiro Tatiane Torres de
Published: June 2022

O Brasil possui um grande déficit habitacional combinado com níveis significativos de pobreza, de modo que parte de sua população ainda vive em moradias que não atendem às suas necessidades básicas. Aliado a isto estão os atuais problemas gerados pela poluição, são elas resultados da alta emissão de CO2, degradação dos recursos hídricos, contaminação do solo e incorreta destinação de resíduos sólidos, causadores de desequilíbrios ecológicos e ameaças a saúde humana, problemas estes muito frequentes da construção civil. Partindo-se do ponto de que a construção civil pode auxiliar fortemente no tema em questão, trabalhos como este que está sendo desenvolvido, auxiliam na desmistificação da sustentabilidade no ramo da construção, aumentando a discussão a respeito do tema, e assim, gerando o aumento da oferta e demanda para construções sustentáveis. A arquitetura sustentável envolve se abastecer de práticas que aumentam a eficiência das edificações, aproveitando energias naturais que advêm do sol e vento e usando alternativas para incorporá-las no projeto, criando assim edificações com redução do uso de energia, água e materiais e assim reduzindo os impactos gerados ao meio ambiente.
Dieta plant based na prevenção e tratamento da diabetes mellitus tipo 2
Authors: Frattari Nicole , Ribeiro Silvia , Oliveira Claudia , Vieira Bruna , Machado Araujo de Oliveira Omara
Published: June 2022

Há algum tempo as doenças crônicas não transmissíveis são consideradas pandêmicas, uma vez que apresentam alto índice de morbidade e mortalidade. Entre elas está a diabetes mellitus tipo 2. Os protocolos de tratamentos convencionais, tanto medicamentosos quanto dietoterápicos, não estão sendo muito eficientes no combate, prevenção e tratamento, mas a dieta Plant Based pode ser uma grande aliada. O objetivo do estudo é demonstrar que por conta de seus efeitos benéficos, uma dieta Plant Based pode ser considerada uma estratégia a ser adotada na prevenção da diabetes tipo 2 e no seu tratamento. Trata-se de uma revisão da literatura, realizada por meio de consultas nas bases de dados do Google Acadêmico, SciELO e PubMed, sites do governo federal, Sociedade Vegetariana Brasileira, IBGE e International Diabetes Association. Como resultado observa-se que a dieta foi capaz de contribuir para a perda de peso, melhoria do metabolismo da glicose e de promoção de uma maior sensibilidade à insulina. Através dos resultados encontrados, conclui-se que a dieta Plant Based pode ser considerada uma estratégia alimentar eficaz na prevenção e no tratamento da diabetes tipo 2.
Um sensor capacitivo para medir concentração de líquidos em reservatórios bifásicos
Authors: Santos Igor , Vinente Kenny , Sena Hyara , Cintra Mariana , Corrêa João Paulo
Published: June 2022

Na indústria do petróleo, especificamente na etapa de pós-produção, a separação dos fluidos por um determinado poço é de extrema importância para que haja uma obtenção, sem perdas de óleo. São utilizados para este fim tanques-separadores que funcionam através de propriedades físicas, químicas e mecânicas dos fluidos para fazer a separação de dois ou mais fluidos contidos neles. Algumas leituras e medições na indústria são feitas utilizando sensores e equipamentos de alto custo. Além disso, nas faculdades, devido à falta de estrutura nos laboratórios e até mesmo por questões didáticas, há dificuldades em mostrar na prática alguns processos em pequena escala. Este artigo apresenta um protótipo capaz de fazer a leitura dos níveis de água e óleo em um tanque bifásico, determinando a concentração volumétrica de cada fluido. O protótipo foi contruído em estrutura metálica, utilizando um motorredutor e Controlador Lógivo Programável (CLP). Apesar da restrição de efetuar leituras somente em reservatórios não metálicos, obtivemos uma margem de erro abaixo de 2% do real, mostrando-se satisfatório o emprego do sensor capacitivo para este fim.
Atores e causas do conflito ambiental no processo de construção da barragem de Oiticica, Rio Grande do Norte/Brasil
Authors: Ferreira José Gomes , Dantas Maria Wagna de Araújo , Gomes Matheus Fortunato Barbosa
Published: June 2022

A construção de grandes barragens está na origem de diversos conflitos, por exemplo, em resultado do alagamento de áreas de cultivo, supressão de biodiversidade e imposição da retirada de comunidades tradicionais. O Brasil tem sido palco de muitos destes conflitos, exercendo o Movimento dos Atingidos por Barragens um papel fundamental. No estado do Rio Grande do Norte, a construção da barragem de Oiticica tem gerado expectativa enquanto potencializador de desenvolvimento regional e segurança hídrica do estado, mas tem gerado igualmente polêmica. O conflito ganhou visibilidade pela pressão de pequenos proprietários em serem indenizados, alargando-se à construção da comunidade Nova Barra de Santana que irá acolher os deslocados e à preservação do patrimônio. O texto dá conta desse conflito, dos atores sociais envolvidos e das diversas estratégias no sentido da resolução do problema, assumindo-se, a partir de George Simmel e Javier Ceballos e Lewis Coser, que os conflitos são uma oportunidade para a mudança.
As representações sociais de estudantes do ensino médio sobre a violência urbana no município de Igarapé Miri
Authors: Sousa Ruama Fonseca de Sousa , Lobato Vivian da Silva Lobato , Rodrigues Sônia Eli Cabral Rodrigues , Furtado Renan Machado Furtado
Published: June 2022

Este trabalho apresenta as Representações sociais de estudantes do ensino médio do Município de Igarapé-Miri sobre a violência urbana e suas repercussões na escola. A metodologia adotada pauta-se em uma perspectiva de estudos Interdisciplinar de cunho Qualitativo. Os resultados mostraram que as escolas pesquisadas são acometidas por diversas formas de violência e que os estudantes representam a violência por formas de Agressão Física e Verbal. Além disso, os dados nos mostram que a violência urbana é responsável pelo sentimento de medo e insegurança gerada nos estudantes seja na escola, no caminho até à escola e nos bairros da cidade.
Instrução por Pares e Jogos como estratégias para o ensino de programação
Authors: Cordenonzi Walkiria Helena , Cardoso Vanessa Mattoso
Published: June 2022

A dificuldade dos alunos dos cursos de computação em desenvolverem um pensamento lógico é latente. Trabalha-se, basicamente, com a resolução de problemas de forma lógica, na disciplina de Algoritmos e de Matemática. Geralmente, na matriz curricular é colocada no primeiro semestre e apresenta altos índices de reprovação e evasão. O objetivo da pesquisa foi analisar a apropriação de conhecimento dos comandos utilizados em Algoritmos por parte dos alunos, em sala de aula, após o uso de duas estratégias de ensino. As estratégias utilizadas foram Jogos e Aprendizagem por Pares (Peer Instruction), aplicando pré e pós-teste, nos dois idiomas, de forma interdisciplinar. Os sujeitos da pesquisa foram alunos reprovados em Algoritmos de curso binacional. A característica da binacionalidade (no qual 50% dos alunos são brasileiros e a outra metade são uruguaios) é importante no que tange ao idioma materno e consequentemente a leitura do problema proposto em um determinado idioma, que não seja o seu idioma materno. Como resultado pode-se citar uma maior motivação por parte dos alunos e melhora na resolução de problemas.
Contaminação ambiental por pesticidas em Mato Grosso do Sul: a contribuição da agroecologia e saúde única neste contexto
Authors: Giavarotti de Carvalho Rosany , Virgili Pedroso Garcia Luciana , Matias Rosemary , Pedroso Garcia Ana Clara , Morbeck Ademir Kleber
Published: June 2022

A economia de Mato Grosso do Sul está relacionada às atividades do agronegócio envolvendo a utilização de insumos químicos como os pesticidas, fato que tem contribuído para a contaminação ambiental. Os impactos decorrentes do crescimento desta atividade representam maior risco, principalmente os recursos hídricos que são apontados como os principais dispersores e acumulares de produtos químicos oriundos de atividades agrícolas situação que tem afetado negativamente o meio ambiente e a qualidade de vida de sua população. Este trabalho objetiva identificar as classes de pesticidas mais comercializadas em Mato Grosso do Sul, as vias de contaminação ambiental, as consequências negativas oriundas deste processo e apontar as contribuições da Agroecologia e da Saúde Única para a mitigação desses efeitos nocivos. Trata-se de um estudo descritivo analítico retrospectivo de revisão bibliográfica nas bases de dados Scielo, IBAMA (Instituto Brasileiro do Meio Ambiente e dos Recursos Naturais Renováveis) e da ANVISA (Agência Nacional de Vigilância Sanitária). Alternativas sustentáveis e integrativas orientadas pelos fundamentos da Agroecologia e da Saúde Única podem contribuir para minimizar estes efeitos.
A atuação do enfermeiro a mulher soropositiva na gestação
Authors: Chaves Ana Beatriz Ferreira Lima , Cecco Ana Paula Delfino de Almeida , Silva Raylton Aparecido Nascimento , Silva Robson Mariano Oliveira , Rangel Maria de Fátima Antunes , Da Silva Emilly Tavares , Abreu Vitor Pachelle Lima , Rodrigues Carolina do Carmo , Lima Thiago Oliveira Sabino , Abrao Ruhena Kelber
Published: June 2022

O objetivo deste estudo foi descrever a atuação do enfermeiro na assistência à mulher soropositiva durante o pré-natal. Trata-se de uma revisão bibliográfica com o método indutivo e abordagem qualitativa. As buscas efetuaram-se nas bases de dados eletrônicas Biblioteca Virtual de Saúde (BVS), Bibliotecas Scientific Eletronic Library Online (SciELO), Centro Latino- Americano e do Caribe de informações em Ciências da Saúde (LiLACS), Portarias do Ministério da Saúde especificas e referentes ao tema, Dissertações, Livros, Manuais, Revistas universitárias online, Simpósios, e Teses, através dos descritores combinados pelo operador booleano Gestantes, Soropositivas, Pré-Natal, “AND”: Assistência de Enfermagem, referentes aos anos de 2015 a 2020, no entanto com ressalvas foram inclusos informações e citações de autores referentes há anos anteriores aos descritos. Os resultados apontam que o HIV é um vírus de caractere pandêmico, hoje o número de mulheres em idade fértil contaminadas pelo vírus é gigantesco, além disso, a transmissão vertical nos processos perinatais se constitui com altos índices. O enfermeiro tem papel fundamental nos cuidados os quais devem ser prestados a gestantes e puérperas soropositivas, porém a falta de conhecimentos e o pouco preparo impedem que o profissional atue de maneira acolhedora, e humanizada. È preciso mudar paradigmas e ter reflexões em torno da assistência prestada, quando o vínculo entre profissional e cliente é criado às ações e processos que precisam ser realizados tem maior efetividade.
BOSNA-HERSEK BASININDA TÜRK EDEBİYATINDAN TERCÜMELER
Authors: BAYRAM Sibel
Published: June 2022

İnsanoğlunun kendi çevresinin dışındaki dünyayı bilme çabasının sonucunda, çeviri doğmuştur. Çeviri, farklı bir dilden tanıdık bir dile yapılan bir aktarımın ötesinde kültürel göstergelerin, davranışların, alışkanlıkların, değerlerin, insan hayatıyla ilgili her şeyin aktarımıyla ilgili bir alandır. Farklı milletlerin tecrübelerinin, buluşlarının, düşünüş biçimlerinin paylaşılmasıdır. İnsanlık tarihine bakıldığında bütün yeniliklerin, aydınlanmaların çeviri ile başlamış olduğunu, milletlerin birbirinden beslendiğini görürüz. Merkez metinden, erek metine geçildiğinde yeni bir dünyanın da kapıları aralanır. Yüzyıllar boyunca Osmanlı hâkimiyeti altında kalan Bosna-Hersek topraklarında da İstanbul’daki edebiyat başlıca beslenme kaynağı olmuş, sayısız çeviriler yapılmıştır. Yüzyıllar boyunca yapılan çevirilerin farklı amaç ve sonuçları olmuş, bu çeviriler sadece yeniliği değil, kültürel değişimi, etkilenmeyi de beraberinde getirmiştir. Osmanlı döneminde İstanbul’a giden Boşnak aydınlar Türkçeyi öğrenmiş, divan şiiri tarzında şiirler yazmışlardır. Avusturya-Macaristan döneminde de gelişen basın hayatıyla birlikte Türk edebiyatından yapılan tercümeler artmış, bu dönemdeki gazetelerde yayımlanmışlardır. Bu çalışmada Avusturya-Macaristan döneminde basılan Bosna-Hersek gazete ve dergilerindeki Türk edebiyatından yapılmış tercümeler tespit edilecek, Türk edebiyatının Bosna Edebiyatı üzerindeki etkisi ortaya konulacaktır.
İSMAİL KADARE'NİN RÜYALAR SARAYI ROMANININ POLİTİK İMALARI VE POETİK KATMANLARININ AÇILIMLARI
Authors: KANDEMİR Mecnun
Published: June 2022

Balkanların, Arnavut ve dünya edebiyatının en tanınan yazarlarından biri olan İsmail Kadare’nin Rüyalar Sarayı romanı, özellikle edebiyat dışı kategorilerin belirlediği birçok yoruma tabi tutulmuştur. Edebî yönüne çok odaklanılmayan bu roman, evrenselliğinin yanı sıra artık bir klasik olmuş kimi yazarların eserleriyle açık benzerlikler taşır. Rüyalar Sarayı, sadece totaliterlik, etnik kimlik/milliyetçilik, birey ile bürokrasi ve otorite ilişkisi gibi tematik bakış açılarıyla değil, aynı zamanda alegori, distopya, fantastik, tekinsiz gibi edebî türler bakımından da incelenebilir. Aynı zamanda romanın zaman-mekân poetikası, paralel metinler (metinlerarasılık) gibi yapısal kategorileri de ihmal edilmemelidir.

Bu makalede, Kadare’nin edebî yönü, eserlerini ürettiği tarihî bağlam ve Rüyalar Sarayı hakkında kısaca bilgi verildikten sonra, bahsi geçen tematik bakış açıları eleştirel bir yaklaşımla yorumlanacaktır. Bununla birlikte romanın, bahsi geçen türlerle ve yapısal kategorilerle ilişkisi incelenecek ve gerisindeki metin çeşitliliği ele alınacaktır. Kadare’nin metninin, toplumsal ya da siyasi bir anıştırma mı, bir kurtuluş reçetesi mi, baskıcı rejimlere eleştiri mi, “anormal bir ülkede normal edebiyat yapma” arayışı mı olduğu tartışılacaktır. Genelleşmiş yorum stratejilerinin metne dair tasavvurları belirginleştirildikten sonra, metnin nasıl değerlendirilmesi ya da değerlendirilmemesi gerektiği konusunda bir kanaat ortaya konacaktır.
Estimation of levels of vitamin E in grade II & III haemorrhoids
Authors: Rao Muddala Varaprasanna , Jeganath S.
Published: June 2022

Objective: The aim and objective of the study is to estimate the levels of vitamin E in blood in grade II & III haemorrhoid patients. Methods: This study was a prospective observational study carried out in Chennai private hospital for a period of 4 months. Institutional Ethical Committee (VISTAS-SPS/IEC/VII/2020/06) approval was obtained before conducting the study. A total of 70 subjects were enrolled based on the inclusion and exclusion criteria and were randomized into 2 groups Group 1 includes healthy volunteers and Group 2 includes haemorrhoid patients. By observing the vitamin E levels in both the groups, the role of vitamin E in haemorrhoids is determined. Results: In total, 70 patients were randomized into Group 1 and Group 2 with 35 patients each. Among 70 patients 40 patients were males and 30 patients were females. In that 18 patients in age group 18-25 years, 26 patients in age group 26-35 years, 20 patients in age group 36-45 years and 6 patients were above 45 years of age.
Design of intelligent IoT for smart healthcare monitoring system using optimal neural network (IONN) model
Authors: Devi R. Manjula , Gunasekaran Hemalatha , Prabavathy A. Kethsy , Ramalakshmi K. , Akila S. , Kanth K. V. Ghokul
Published: June 2022

One of the most important aspects of human life is health. Every society is paying more attention to and implementing technology in the areas of health and healthcare.  In the healthcare sector, Artificial Intelligence (AI) is frequently employed to deliver quick and reliable results. Early disease predictions assist doctors in making timely decisions to save patients' lives. The Internet of Things (IoT) is assisting AI applications in healthcare by acting as a catalyst. The data of the patients is gathered by IoT sensor, and the data is analysed using machine learning algorithms. The IONN model, an innovative and intelligent healthcare monitoring system based on modern technologies such as the IoT, optimization techniques, and machine learning, is introduced in this study to detect various diseases early and precisely. For people who reside in rural places, this system gives a low-cost solution. The accuracy of the proposed IONN model has enhanced by 4% to 15% when compared to existing approaches. Furthermore, as compared to ANNs that use the BPN algorithm, the IONN model reduces the overall training time by 15% to 52%.
Impact of online education on medical students
Authors: Dev Deepu , Kumari Mangalam , Sharma Jyoti , Arora Sakshi , Sharma Yamini
Published: June 2022

Introduction: - COVID-19 is the most significant viral disease spread by a coronavirus, is developing very fast all over the world, and it is becoming a world threat. Crisis e.g. pandemic situation harms the education process, and academic function. To destroy the barriers that covid-19 creates, the government decided to start classes on an online platform. Then in 2020, all universities and colleges will provide education through an online platform. This study aims to detect how medical students get classes, and what type of problems they face during online learning. Method: - The online questionnaire was developed with closed-ended questions. Email and social media were used to conduct a cross-sectional survey. Through a Google form, 512 answers were obtained from various medical colleges. Results: - Out of 512 responses 249 (48.6%) were male and 263 (51.4%) were female. The majority of the students who answered, 345 (67.6%), were taking online classes. Smartphones were used by the majority of the classes 321 (63.1%). The most of students (268 (52.7%) said the online classes were ineffective, 173 (34%), said they were as usual, and only 68 (13.4%) said they were effective.
Comparative study of the stapled hemorrhoidectomy against conventional hemorrhoidectomy
Authors: Shah Mausam , Makwana Naren , Rathwa Ankit , Gurjar Vipul , Maharaul Honeypalsinh H.
Published: June 2022

Introduction: Till recently Milligan – Morgan haemorrhoidectomy i.e. conventional or open haemorrhoidectomy is the most popular surgical treatment for haemorrhoids. With the advent of minimal invasive surgery, the scenario has changed. More recently, stapler haemorrhoidectomy is becoming popular as a day care procedure with minimal post-operative pain and early return to work. The present study is designed to compare make a comparative assessment of the Stapled haemorrhoidectomy against Conventional haemorrhoidectomy in the surgical treatment of haemorrhoids. Material & Methods: A hospital based Non-randomised comparative study was conducted in Dept. of Surgery of at a tertiary care hospital. A total of 50 eligible cases scheduled for haemorrhoidectomy in our hospital were included in the study.  These 50 patients were then divided into two groups i.e. 25 for stapled procedure and other 25 patients for conventional procedureData was analyzed using statistical software SPSS ver. 21. Results: Mean operative time was significantly less in stapler group (39.12 vs 45.75 mins; p<0.01) while mean hospital stay was significantly longer in conventional surgery group (7.02 vs 3.01 days; p<0.01). Post-op complain of pain, immediately after surgery (6 hrs.) and at day 1 and day 3 was significantly less in stapler group (p<0.01).
Assessing the efficacy of parenteral iron therapy in treating pregnancy anemia of mild to moderate severity
Authors: Patil Poonam Atul , Joshi Padmaja Satyen
Published: June 2022

Background: Anemia is a clinical condition characterized by the decreased number of red blood cells or their capacity to carry oxygen needed for physiological functions. Hemoglobin (Hb) value less than 2 standard deviations, less than the median value for healthy subjects matched for pregnancy status, smoking, altitude, gender, and age. Anemia is commonly seen in pregnancy where intravenous iron has proven to be highly effective as a treatment even in cases where oral iron seems ineffective. Aim: The present study was conducted to assess the efficacy of parenteral iron therapy in treating pregnancy anemia of mild to moderate severity. Materials and methods: The present study included 120 pregnant females having confirmed diagnoses of iron deficiency anemia. All the included subjects were given 100mg Mebendazole in a dose twice daily as an anti-helminthic therapy for 3 days duration. Also, during the therapy, folic acid was given to all the subjects. Stool examination for cyst and ova, urine culture, microscopy, and routine urine examination, Renal function test (RFT) was done for all the subjects. Results: The results of the present study showed that significant changes were seen in various hematologic parameters from baseline to follow-up.
Imaging of COVID-19 Patients to assess predisposing factors causing mucormycosis
Authors: Anupritha S. , Yuvabalakumaran G. , Sathiyanarayanan R. , Sidhesh R. M.
Published: June 2022

Introduction: With the second wave of Covid 19, the incidence of mucormycosis has seen an upsurge in patients recovered from Covid 19 infection. Aims & Objectives: The present study aims to describe the various symptoms reported by the patients and to describe the various CT findings in the patients suffering from Mucormycosis. Materials and methods: This prospective study was done on 21 post Covid cases from May 2021 to July 2021 at Department of Radiology, VMKV Medical College & Hospitals. Patients who have presented with chest complaints and symptoms of sinusitis such as facial pain, headache, nasalblock, orbital swelling and pain were subjected to CT-Chest, CT-PNS. Imaging findings were correlated with clinical history and findings. Results: Radiological findings showed involvement of ethmoid 19/21(90.78 %) maxillary 17/21 (80.95 %) sinus, followed by sphenoid13/21 (61.90%) and frontal 6/21(28.57 %).Out of 2 patients studied, 15 patients (71.43%) had type 2 diabetes mellitus, 5(23.81%) patients had chronic renal failure, 5(23.81%) patients developed acute renal failure and 2(9.52%) patients received immunosuppressive therapy due to myelodysplastic syndrome. Conclusion: Early diagnosis, control of predisposing factors prompt initiation of antifungal therapy and radical debridement of involved sinuses are very essential for improving outcomes.
Comparison between conventional radiograph and 3d volumetric radiograph for determining the morphology and morphometry of mental foramen
Authors: Jadeja Neeldipsinh , Pawar Madhura , Singh Pushpraj , Newaskar Devashri P. , Amin Vansh , Amin Vidhan
Published: June 2022

The mental foramen is used by oral surgeons during procedures such as extractions, implant placements, osteotomies, nerve blocks, and other surgeries that might potentially harm the neurovascular bundle in the area. The purpose of this research was to evaluate the accuracy of the digitalized volumetric tomography (DVT) in detecting the brain foramen and in assessing its size, shape, and clarity in comparison to the orthopantomogram (OPG) (DVT). Materials and Method: Twenty-five people total took part in the research, with men and women represented equally. Expert three-dimensional (3D) software in DVT and Annotation software in OPG were used to compare and contrast the location, contour, size, and clarity of the cerebral foramen. Results: “The mental foramen was located in the center of the jaw, between the roots of the upper and lower molars and the super inferior cortex of the mandible. The mental foramen was found to be in the same place by both OPG and DVT. Most mental foramen were found to be oval, with the highest definition seen in DVT. DVT provided a more distinct picture of the anatomy, and measurements of the mental foramen were determined to be 0.51 0.06 cm, compared to 0.49 0.05 cm in OPG.
Kleen enema Hypophosphatemia correction in hemodialysis patients.
Authors: Naveed Kunwer
Published: June 2022

Dialysis fluid (Dialysate) is a solution consisting of inorganic ions and glucose. Its constitution is almost physiologic. Dialysate is prepared by mixing two concentrates (either liquid or powder form). Two concentrates are labeled as acidic bath (Bath A) and basic bath (Bath B). Bath A contains sodium, chloride and glucose at physiologic concentration. While Bath B is bicarbonate solution contains bicarbonate slightly greater than physiologic concentration to treat metabolic acidosis.

Just as therapeutic drugs, Dialysis fluid constituents can be adjusted as per individual patient's needs. Potassium and calcium baths are available to alter concentration of these ions. Phosphorous is normally not present in dialysate. Though hyperphosphatemia is one of the major clinical problem in renal failure, low serum phosphorous (PO4) is frequently encountered clinical entity. In chronic dialysis patient low PO4 is encountered as component of adynamic bone disease. Likewise, phosphorus dis balance is frequent electrolyte imbalance in critically ill patients with renal injury. Dialysis with low PO4 is always a challenge for nephrologist and intensivist.

Case reports are available on treatment of symptomatic hypophsotemia using convention hemodialysis with poshphorous enriched dialysate fluid.
Strategi Komunikasi Rumah Sakit Ibu dan Anak Bahagia dalam Memberikan Pelayanan Kepada Pasien
Authors: Sunu Baharuddin , Anita Anita
Published: June 2022

The Bahagia Mother and Children Hospital in Makassar is a privately owned health service in the form of a maternity hospital. To improve the quality of patient health services at the Bahagia Mother and Children Hospital Makassar, it is necessary to take appropriate communication strategies. This research method uses descriptive qualitative research with a location in the Bahagia Mother and Child Hospital Makassar. The results of this study indicate that at the Bahagia Mother and Child Hospital Makassar, a communication strategy has been carried out in providing services to patients, including through competent medical/non-medical services, effective communication by medical/non-medical staff to patients through the application of a friendly 6S attitude in serving patients, health services that reach all aspects of society, the availability of health information banners and hospital services, making health information leaflets, procuring suggestion boxes, and using Facebook and YouTube to reach the wider community. Based on the results of this study, it can be concluded that the Bahagia Mother and Child Hospital Makassar has implemented a communication strategy in providing services to patients.
Faktor Reject Film Radiografi Menggunakan Computed Radiography di RS Bhayangkara Makassar
Authors: Harun Herlinda Mahdania , Musdalifah Musdalifah , Sumarsono Sumarsono
Published: June 2022

ABSTRAK
Computed Radiography (CR) adalah sistem radiografi yang dapat mengubah sinyal analog menjadi sinyal digital sehingga mudah diproses dengan pengolahan citra, untuk menangani ketidaktetapan kualitas citra dari kekeliruan dalam pencahayaan. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui faktor reject film radiografi dengan menggunakan Computed Radiography di RS Bhayangkara Makassar. Jenis Penelitian ini adalah deksriptif kuantitatif Pengumpulan data dilakukan dengan observasi dan wawancara radiografer. Penelitian dilaksanakan selama bulan Maret-April 2021. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa terdapat 30 reject film radiograf. Pada pengolahan film terdapat  tiga faktor penyebab reject film yaitu human error, tools error, dan patient error. Perlunya ketelitian dan keterampilan radiografer dalam melakukan pemeriksaan dan pengambilan foto sehingga mengurangi reject film.
Pengelolaan dan Desain Pewadahan Sampah Rumah Tangga di Kecamatan Tulangan Kabupaten Sidoarjo
Authors: Agnimaya Aulia Putri , Alesandry Naufal Naufal , Islam Moh Hasan Haibatul , Radianto Denny Oktavina
Published: June 2022

Penelitian ini dilatar belakangi dengan kurangnya edukasi dalam mengolah sampah rumah tangga di Kecamatan Tulangan, Kabupaten Sidoarjo, Provinsi Jawa Timur yang menyebabkan adanya peningkatan laju timbulan sampah. Maka dari itu, hal ini membutuhkan pengelolaan sampah yang baik. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui karakteristik sampah rumah tangga yang dihasilkan. Pada penelitian ini dilakukan selama 8 hari beturut-turut, dengan cara mengumpulkan sampah rumah tangga yang dihasilkan setiap hari kemudia ditimbang dan dibagi dengan jumlah total penghuni rumah. Dari hasil penelitian yang telah dilakukan selama 8 hari berturut-turut di Kecamatan Tulangan didapatkan nilai rata-rata timbulan sebesar 0.089 kg/hari.org, dengan nilai tertinggi didapatkan pada hari ke-7 sebesar 0,103 kg/hari.org yang disebabkan oleh konsumsi penghuni rumah pada hari itu tinggi, sehingga sampah yang dihasilkan banyak. Nilai timbulan sampah yang diperoleh fluktuatif karena dipengaruhi oleh jumlah sampah yang dihasilkan setiap harinya. Sehingga desain pewadahan yang digunakan yaitu berukuran 25 40  65 cm yang mampu menampung sampah sebanyak 61666.67 cm3. Maka dapat ditarik kesimpulan jika jumlah anggota dalam satu keluarga itu banyak akan mempengaruhi laju timbulan sampah yang dihasilkan. Oleh sebab itu, laju timbulan sampah berbanding lurus dengan banyaknya jumlah anggota penghuni rumah.
Implementation and Analysis of Motion Control Techniques on an Industrial 7 DOF Robotic Manipulator
Authors: Ali Syed Huzaifa , Ul Hassan Ehtisham
Published: June 2022

With the quest for modernization in robotics motion control of robot manipulators is an area of active research. In motion control, inverse trajectory application is the most adopted solution which is further improved by considering the effect of external forces of the environment. The impact of external force involves dynamic modelling of the system and force control, impedance control, and admittance control techniques are adopted for the solution. This research implements the simulation and more precise visualization of the real-life manipulator under the rules of kinematics and dynamics on a 7 Degree of Freedom manipulator. The objective of this research is to implement motion control techniques: Forward Kinematics, Inverse kinematics, and Trajectory tracking using MATLAB Robotic System Toolbox and analyze the results obtained. These simulations can an effective tools for tuning the motion of robotics by varying the control parameter in simulation and then implementing them in physical hardware.