bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Brain Activation During Virtual Reality Symptom Provocation in Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder: Proof-of-Concept Study
Authors: van Bennekom Martine J , van Wingen Guido , Bruin Willem Benjamin , Luigjes Judy , Denys Damiaan
Published: May 2024

Background

Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is a psychiatric disorder characterized by obsessions and compulsions. We previously showed that a virtual reality (VR) game can be used to provoke and measure anxiety and compulsions in patients with OCD. Here, we investigated whether this VR game activates brain regions associated with symptom provocation.

Objective

In this study, we aim to investigate the neural regions that are activated in patients with OCD when they are interactively confronted with a symptom-provoking event and when they are performing compulsive actions in VR.

Methods

In a proof-of-concept study, we investigated brain activation in response to the VR game in 9 patients with OCD and 9 healthy controls. Participants played the VR game while regional changes in blood oxygenation were measured using functional magnetic resonance imaging. We investigated brain activation in relation to OCD-related events and virtual compulsions in the VR game. Due to low statistical power because of the sample size, we also reported results at trend significance level with a threshold of P<.10. Additionally, we investigated correlations between OCD severity and brain activation.

Results

We observed a trend for increased activation in the left amygdala (P=.07) upon confrontation with OCD-related events and for increased activation in the bilateral amygdala (P=.06 and P=.09) and right insula (P=.09) when performing virtual compulsive actions in patients with OCD compared to healthy controls, but this did not attain statistical significance. The amygdala and insula activation did not correlate with OCD severity.

Conclusions

The findings of this proof-of-concept study indicate that VR elicits brain activation in line with previous provocation studies. Our findings need to be replicated in a study with a larger sample size. VR may be used as an innovative and unique method of interactive symptom provocation in future neuroimaging studies.

Trial Registration

Netherlands Trial Register NTR6420; https://onderzoekmetmensen.nl/nl/trial/25755
Difference in Rumor Dissemination and Debunking Before and After the Relaxation of COVID-19 Prevention and Control Measures in China: Infodemiology Study
Authors: Liu Xiaoqi , Hu Qingyuan , Wang Jie , Wu Xusheng , Hu Dehua
Published: May 2024

Background

The information epidemic emerged along with the COVID-19 pandemic. While controlling the spread of COVID-19, the secondary harm of epidemic rumors to social order cannot be ignored.

Objective

The objective of this paper was to understand the characteristics of rumor dissemination before and after the pandemic and the corresponding rumor management and debunking mechanisms. This study aimed to provide a theoretical basis and effective methods for relevant departments to establish a sound mechanism for managing network rumors related to public health emergencies such as COVID-19.

Methods

This study collected data sets of epidemic rumors before and after the relaxation of the epidemic prevention and control measures, focusing on large-scale network rumors. Starting from 3 dimensions of rumor content construction, rumor propagation, and rumor-refuting response, the epidemic rumors were subdivided into 7 categories, namely, involved subjects, communication content, emotional expression, communication channels, communication forms, rumor-refuting subjects, and verification sources. Based on this framework, content coding and statistical analysis of epidemic rumors were carried out.

Results

The study found that the rumor information was primarily directed at a clear target audience. The main themes of rumor dissemination were related to the public’s immediate interests in the COVID-19 field, with significant differences in emotional expression and mostly negative emotions. Rumors mostly spread through social media interactions, community dissemination, and circle dissemination, with text content as the main form, but they lack factual evidence. The preferences of debunking subjects showed differences, and the frequent occurrence of rumors reflected the unsmooth channels of debunking. The χ2 test of data before and after the pandemic showed that the P value was less than .05, indicating that the difference in rumor content before and after the pandemic had statistical significance.

Conclusions

This study’s results showed that the themes of rumors during the pandemic are closely related to the immediate interests of the public, and the emotions of the public accelerate the spread of these rumors, which are mostly disseminated through social networks. Therefore, to more effectively prevent and control the spread of rumors during the pandemic and to enhance the capability to respond to public health crises, relevant authorities should strengthen communication with the public, conduct emotional risk assessments, and establish a joint mechanism for debunking rumors.
Predicting the Transition to Metabolically Unhealthy Obesity Among Young Adults With Metabolically Healthy Obesity in South Korea: Nationwide Population-Based Study
Authors: Lee HyunHae , Kim Ji-Su , Shin Hyerine
Published: May 2024

Background

Globally, over 39% of individuals are obese. Metabolic syndrome, usually accompanied by obesity, is regarded as a major contributor to noncommunicable diseases. Given this relationship, the concepts of metabolically healthy and unhealthy obesity, considering metabolic status, have been evolving. Attention is being directed to metabolically healthy people with obesity who have relatively low transition rates to noncommunicable diseases. As obesity rates continue to rise and unhealthy behaviors prevail among young adults, there is a growing need for obesity management that considers these metabolic statuses. A nomogram can be used as an effective tool to predict the risk of transitioning to metabolically unhealthy obesity from a metabolically healthy status.

Objective

The study aimed to identify demographic factors, health behaviors, and 5 metabolic statuses related to the transition from metabolically healthy obesity to unhealthy obesity among people aged between 20 and 44 years and to develop a screening tool to predict this transition.

Methods

This secondary analysis study used national health data from the National Health Insurance System in South Korea. We analyzed the customized data using SAS (SAS Institute Inc) and conducted logistic regression to identify factors related to the transition from metabolically healthy to unhealthy obesity. A nomogram was developed to predict the transition using the identified factors.

Results

Among 3,351,989 people, there was a significant association between the transition from metabolically healthy to unhealthy obesity and general characteristics, health behaviors, and metabolic components. Male participants showed a 1.30 higher odds ratio for transitioning to metabolically unhealthy obesity than female participants, and people in the lowest economic status were also at risk for the transition (odds ratio 1.08, 95% CI 1.05-1.1). Smoking status, consuming >30 g of alcohol, and insufficient regular exercise were negatively associated with the transition. Each relevant variable was assigned a point value. When the nomogram total points reached 295, the shift from metabolically healthy to unhealthy obesity had a prediction rate of >50%.

Conclusions

This study identified key factors for young adults transitioning from healthy to unhealthy obesity, creating a predictive nomogram. This nomogram, including triglycerides, waist circumference, high-density lipoprotein-cholesterol, blood pressure, and fasting glucose, allows easy assessment of obesity risk even for the general population. This tool simplifies predictions amid rising obesity rates and interventions.
An Internet-Based Intervention to Increase the Ability of Lesbian, Gay, and Bisexual People to Cope With Adverse Events: Single-Group Feasibility Study
Authors: Isbășoiu Andreea Bogdana , Sava Florin Alin , Larsen Torill M B , Anderssen Norman , Rotaru Tudor-Stefan , Rusu Andrei , Sălăgean Nastasia , Tulbure Bogdan Tudor
Published: May 2024

Background

Lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ+) people are at higher risk of mental health problems due to widespread hetero- and cisnormativity, including negative public attitudes toward the LGBTQ+ community. In addition to combating social exclusion at the societal level, strengthening the coping abilities of young LGBTQ+ people is an important goal.

Objective

In this transdiagnostic feasibility study, we tested a 6-week internet intervention program designed to increase the ability of nonclinical LGBTQ+ participants to cope with adverse events in their daily lives. The program was based on acceptance and commitment therapy principles.

Methods

The program consists of 6 web-based modules and low-intensity assistance for homework provided by a single care provider asynchronously. The design was a single-group assignment of 15 self-identified LGB community members who agreed to participate in an open trial with a single group (pre- and postintervention design).

Results

Before starting the program, participants found the intervention credible and expressed high satisfaction at the end of the intervention. Treatment adherence, operationalized by the percentage of completed homework assignments (32/36, 88%) was also high. When we compared participants’ pre- and postintervention scores, we found a significant decrease in clinical symptoms of depression (Cohen d=0.44, 90% CI 0.09-0.80), social phobia (d=0.39, 90% CI 0.07-0.72), and posttraumatic stress disorder (d=0.30, 90% CI 0.04-0.55). There was also a significant improvement in the level of self-acceptance and behavioral effectiveness (d=0.64, 90% CI 0.28-0.99) and a significant decrease in the tendency to avoid negative internal experiences (d=0.38, 90% CI 0.09-0.66). The level of general anxiety disorder (P=.11; d=0.29, 90% CI –0.10 to 0.68) and alcohol consumption (P=.35; d=–0.06, 90% CI –0.31 to 0.19) were the only 2 outcomes for which the results were not statistically significant.

Conclusions

The proposed web-based acceptance and commitment therapy program, designed to help LGBTQ+ participants better manage emotional difficulties and become more resilient, represents a promising therapeutic tool. The program could be further tested with more participants to ensure its efficacy and effectiveness.

Trial Registration

ClinicalTrials.gov NCT05514964; https://clinicaltrials.gov/study/NCT05514964
Digital Maturity as a Predictor of Quality and Safety Outcomes in US Hospitals: Cross-Sectional Observational Study
Authors: Snowdon Anne , Hussein Abdulkadir , Danforth Melissa , Wright Alexandra , Oakes Reid
Published: May 2024

Background

This study demonstrates that digital maturity contributes to strengthened quality and safety performance outcomes in US hospitals. Advanced digital maturity is associated with more digitally enabled work environments with automated flow of data across information systems to enable clinicians and leaders to track quality and safety outcomes. This research illustrates that an advanced digitally enabled workforce is associated with strong safety leadership and culture and better patient health and safety outcomes.

Objective

This study aimed to examine the relationship between digital maturity and quality and safety outcomes in US hospitals.

Methods

The data sources were hospital safety letter grades as well as quality and safety scores on a continuous scale published by The Leapfrog Group. We used the digital maturity level (measured using the Electronic Medical Record Assessment Model [EMRAM]) of 1026 US hospitals. This was a cross-sectional, observational study. Logistic, linear, and Tweedie regression analyses were used to explore the relationships among The Leapfrog Group's Hospital Safety Grades, individual Leapfrog safety scores, and digital maturity levels classified as advanced or fully developed digital maturity (EMRAM levels 6 and 7) or underdeveloped maturity (EMRAM level 0). Digital maturity was a predictor while controlling for hospital characteristics including teaching status, urban or rural location, hospital size measured by number of beds, whether the hospital was a referral center, and type of hospital ownership as confounding variables. Hospitals were divided into the following 2 groups to compare safety and quality outcomes: hospitals that were digitally advanced and hospitals with underdeveloped digital maturity. Data from The Leapfrog Group's Hospital Safety Grades report published in spring 2019 were matched to the hospitals with completed EMRAM assessments in 2019. Hospital characteristics such as number of hospital beds were obtained from the CMS database.

Results

The results revealed that the odds of achieving a higher Leapfrog Group Hospital Safety Grade was statistically significantly higher, by 3.25 times, for hospitals with advanced digital maturity (EMRAM maturity of 6 or 7; odds ratio 3.25, 95% CI 2.33-4.55).

Conclusions

Hospitals with advanced digital maturity had statistically significantly reduced infection rates, reduced adverse events, and improved surgical safety outcomes. The study findings suggest a significant difference in quality and safety outcomes among hospitals with advanced digital maturity compared with hospitals with underdeveloped digital maturity.
Enabling People With Intellectual and Sensory Disabilities to Trigger a Tablet’s Delivery of Task Instructions by Walking to the Tablet: Proof-of-Concept Study
Authors: Lancioni Giulio E , Singh Nirbhay N , O’Reilly Mark F , Sigafoos Jeff , Alberti Gloria , Orlando Isabella , Chiariello Valeria , Desideri Lorenzo
Published: May 2024

Background

People with intellectual and sensory or sensory-motor disabilities tend to have problems performing multistep tasks. To alleviate their problems, technological solutions have been developed that provide task-step instructions. Instructions are generally delivered at people’s request (eg, as they touch an area of a computer or tablet screen) or automatically, at preset intervals.

Objective

This study carried out a preliminary assessment of a new tablet-based technology system that presented task-step instructions when participants with intellectual and sensory disabilities walked close to the tablet (ie, did not require participants to perform fine motor responses on the tablet screen).

Methods

The system entailed a tablet and a wireless camera and was programmed to present instructions when participants approached the tablet, that is, when the camera positioned in front of the tablet detected them. Two instructions were available for each task step. One instruction concerned the object(s) that the participants were to collect, and the other instruction concerned the “where” and “how” the object(s) collected would need to be used. For 3 of the six participants, the two instructions were presented in succession, with the second instruction presented once the required object(s) had been collected. For the other 3 participants, the two instructions were presented simultaneously. Instructions consisted of pictorial representations combined with brief verbal phrases. The impact of the system was assessed for each of the 2 groups of participants using a nonconcurrent multiple baseline design across individuals.

Results

All participants were successful in using the system. Their mean frequency of correct task steps was close to or above 11.5 for tasks including 12 steps. Their level of correct performance tended to be much lower during the baseline phase when they were to receive the task-step instructions from a regular tablet through scrolling responses.

Conclusions

The findings, which need to be interpreted with caution given the preliminary nature of the study, suggest that the new tablet-based technology system might be useful for helping people with intellectual and sensory disabilities perform multistep tasks.
Rapport Building in Written Crisis Services: Qualitative Content Analysis (Preprint)
Authors: Schwab-Reese Laura , Short Caitlyn , Jacobs Larel , Fingerman Michelle
Published: May 2024

BACKGROUND

Building therapeutic relationships and social presence are challenging in digital services and maybe even more difficult in written services. Despite these difficulties, in-person care may not be feasible or accessible in all situations.

OBJECTIVE

This study aims to categorize crisis counselors’ efforts to build rapport in written conversations by using deidentified conversation transcripts from the text and chat arms of the National Child Abuse Hotline. Using these categories, we identify the common characteristics of successful conversations. We defined success as conversations where help-seekers reported the hotline was a good way to seek help and that they were a lot more hopeful, a lot more informed, a lot more prepared to address the situation, and experiencing less stress, as reported by help-seekers.

METHODS

The sample consisted of transcripts from 314 purposely selected conversations from of the 1153 text and chat conversations during July 2020. Hotline users answered a preconversation survey (ie, demographics) and a postconversation survey (ie, their perceptions of the conversation). We used qualitative content analysis to process the conversations.

RESULTS

Active listening skills, including asking questions, paraphrasing, reflecting feelings, and interpreting situations, were commonly used by counselors. Validation, unconditional positive regard, and evaluation-based language, such as praise and apologies, were also often used. Compared with less successful conversations, successful conversations tended to include fewer statements that attend to the emotional dynamics. There were qualitative differences in how the counselors applied these approaches. Generally, crisis counselors in positive conversations tended to be more specific and tailor their comments to the situation.

CONCLUSIONS

Building therapeutic relationships and social presence are essential to digital interventions involving mental health professionals. Prior research demonstrates that they can be challenging to develop in written conversations. Our work demonstrates characteristics associated with successful conversations that could be adopted in other written help-seeking interventions.
Looking Back on Digital Medical Education Over the Last 25 Years and Looking to the Future: Narrative Review (Preprint)
Authors: Ogundiya Oluwadamilola , Rahman Thahmina Jasmine , Valnarov-Boulter Ioan , Young Tim Michael
Published: May 2024

BACKGROUND

The last 25 years have seen enormous progression in digital technologies across the whole of the health service, including health education. The rapid evolution and use of web-based and digital techniques have been significantly transforming this field since the beginning of the new millennium. These advancements continue to progress swiftly, even more so after the COVID-19 pandemic.

OBJECTIVE

This narrative review aims to outline and discuss the developments that have taken place in digital medical education across the defined time frame. In addition, evidence for potential opportunities and challenges facing digital medical education in the near future was collated for analysis.

METHODS

Literature reviews were conducted using PubMed, Web of Science Core Collection, Scopus, Google Scholar, and Embase. The participants and learners in this study included medical students, physicians in training or continuing professional development, nurses, paramedics, and patients.

RESULTS

Evidence of the significant steps in the development of digital medical education in the past 25 years was presented and analyzed in terms of application, impact, and implications for the future. The results were grouped into the following themes for discussion: learning management systems; telemedicine (in digital medical education); mobile health; big data analytics; the metaverse, augmented reality, and virtual reality; the COVID-19 pandemic; artificial intelligence; and ethics and cybersecurity.

CONCLUSIONS

Major changes and developments in digital medical education have occurred from around the start of the new millennium. Key steps in this journey include technical developments in teleconferencing and learning management systems, along with a marked increase in mobile device use for accessing learning over this time. While the pace of evolution in digital medical education accelerated during the COVID-19 pandemic, further rapid progress has continued since the resolution of the pandemic. Many of these changes are currently being widely used in health education and other fields, such as augmented reality, virtual reality, and artificial intelligence, providing significant future potential. The opportunities these technologies offer must be balanced against the associated challenges in areas such as cybersecurity, the integrity of web-based assessments, ethics, and issues of digital privacy to ensure that digital medical education continues to thrive in the future.
Strategies for Developing Pre-Employment Adaptability from a High-Quality Employment Perspective: An Analysis of College Students' Job Preparation Behaviors
Authors: Du Baiyan , Li Xu , Liu Siyu , Lai Yuege
Published: May 2024

This study surveyed the job preparation behaviors of 210 college students and proposed strategies for job preparation behaviors that college students need to adapt to before entering the workplace. The results indicate that the overall level of students' job preparation behaviors is moderately average (M=3.07). Among the sub-factors of goal achievement behaviors, tool preparation behaviors, and information gathering behaviors, goal achievement behaviors scored the highest (M=3.14). Male students had higher scores in information gathering and tool preparation behaviors than female students; senior students outperformed junior students in information gathering; and students in science and engineering majors scored higher in information gathering and tool preparation behaviors than those in humanities and social sciences. The findings of this study have practical significance for optimizing and improving employment planning education in higher education and provide a foundational reference for research in high-quality employment, employment equality, and industry-education integration.
Концепт «степь» в романе-хронике А. М. Амур-Санана «Мудрешкин сын»
Authors:   B. B. Gorodovikov Kalmyk State University (11, A. S. Pushkin St., 358000 Elista, Russian Federation), Esenova Galina B.
Published: May 2024

Introduction. The article is devoted to the concept of “steppe”, which is important for the Kalmyks' worldview. The purpose of the article is to study the implementation of the concept of “steppe” in a literary text. Tasks: a) identification and comparison of the meanings of the verbalizers of the concept “steppe” in the Russian and Kalmyk languages; b) analysis of the representation of the concept «steppe» in the text of the novel-chronicle by A. M. Amur-Sanan “Mudreshka’s Son”. Material: the text of the novel-chronicle by A. M. Amur-Sanan “Mudreshka’s Son”, written in Russian in 1925. Research methods: lexical and semantic analysis of linguistic units, comparative analysis of the linguistic data obtained. Results. The verbalizers of the concept of “steppe” in Russian are the lexemes “steppe” and “field”, in Kalmyk — teg, köödä, keer. Common semes of the concept actualizers in the Russian and Kalmyk languages are ‘vastness’ and ‘desolation’. Conclusions. The text of the chronicle novel uses a variety of visual and expressive means of the Russian language, revealing the characteristic features of the concept “steppe”. “Steppe” is described as a type of terrain characterized by vastness, desolation and monotony. Such a deserted, boundless, uninhabited space contributes to the formation of a feeling of loneliness, uselessness, abandonment in the hero's mind, affects his psychological state. This gives reason to believe that in the chronicle novel by A. M. Amur-Sanan “Mudreshka’s Son”, “steppe”, artistically meaningful, becomes a topos that affects the psychological state of the hero.
К вопросу о внешнеполитической деятельности буддистов СССР в контексте вероисповедной политики советского государства (1950–1970-е гг.)
Authors:   Kemerovo State University (6, Krasnaya St., 650000 Kemerovo, Russian Federation), Gorbatov Alexey V. ,   Altai State University (61, Lenin Ave., 656049 Barnaul, Russian Federation)
Published: May 2024

Introduction. At present, when there is an intensification of cultural exchanges, political and economic contacts between Russia and Asian countries, it may be useful to study the experience of the history of relations between Buddhist organizations of different countries in international non-governmental organizations in the post-war decades. The purpose is to study some details of the international activities of the Buddhist clergy in the 1950s–1970s, namely: the features of interaction between Soviet state bodies and the Central Spiritual Administration of Buddhists and some aspects of the history of the participation of Soviet Buddhists in international non-governmental organizations. Materials. The main sources of the article were materials of the State Archive of the Russian Federation, as well as other archives of the country. A number of archival documents are being introduced into scientific circulation for the first time. Conclusions. The institutionalization of Buddhism was carried out under the full control of the Soviet state, but at the same time it contributed to its development and spread, albeit in a limited form in various regions of the country. The direct foreign policy activity of Soviet Buddhists, in the conditions of the Cold War, was subordinated to the guidelines of the party, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the relevant competent departments. The Buddhists of the USSR were the agents of state policy in the international arena in the East. Since 1970, after the formation, on the initiative of the Soviet government, of the international organization “Asian Buddhist Conference for Peace”, Mongolia has become a key Buddhist diplomatic partner of the USSR. In the context of the formation of a “new world order,” people’s Buddhist diplomacy today can become one of the main actors in international relations.
‘Bulun in Winter Is So Sad’: A. Bogolepov about Everyday Life in Polar Yakutia, 1913–1916
Authors: Vinokurova Lilia , Suleymanov Alexander , Fedorov Svyatoslav
Published: May 2024

Goals. The article introduces an unknown manuscript by A. Bogolepov titled ‘Bulun Village of Verkhoyansk District (Yakutsk Oblast)’ and compiled during an exile to the isolated Arctic locality of Yakutia. The narrative was written before the revolutionary events of 1917 and is of certain interest since it lacks any political bias, being characterized by restrained neutrality and sufficient depth of observations over everyday realias of the small northern settlement. A. Bogolepov’s text is attractive for the breadth of issues covered, its consonance with the social and cultural problems faced by the era and discussed by the advanced public. So, it seems reasonable enough to publish the identified document for further discussion in an interdisciplinary perspective. Materials and methods. The manuscript was discovered at the State Archive of Irkutsk Oblast (Coll. 293 ‘East Siberian Department of the Russian Geographical Society’). Furthermore, in search of additional data on the former’s author we investigated the State Archive of Altai Krai (Barnaul), State Archive of Krasnoyarsk Krai (Krasnoyarsk), National Archive of Sakha-Yakutia (Yakutsk), Archive of the Russian Academy of Sciences (Moscow) and its St. Petersburg Branch, and the efforts have yielded a variety of precious finds. The methodological basis rests on the principles characteristic of the field the researchers are actually engaged in — cryoanthropology. Results. The discovered materials open a previously unknown page in the Yakut pre-Soviet Northern studies. A. Bogolepov’s manuscript is rich in data on natural conditions, economic and cultural activities in the small remote settlement somewhat representing the polar world in miniature. The author highlights the interpenetration of Russian and Yakut cultures, mentions some specific local sociocultural phenomena resulting from the geographical location and climatic features. The long cold period — as is stressed by A. Bogolepov — shapes the entire life cycle of the settlement: it completely determines the functioning of the transport network, household and trade agendas, everyday life and leisure pursuits of locals. The isolation and scarcity of social activity, temporal and event-based ‘frozen’ everyday life of the northern society are emphasized. The manuscript is an important source for the research of cryoanthropology, and also contains valuable information on Yakutia’s socioeconomic and cultural history throughout the early decades of the twentieth century.
Eight Khalkha Jebtsun-damba Khutukhtu and Pandito Khambo-Lama Dashi-Dorzho Itigelov, 1911–1915
Authors: Kuras Leonid , Tsybenov Bazar
Published: May 2024

Introduction. In 2024, Mongolia shall celebrate the 155th birthday of the Eighth Bogdo Gegeen — the political figure who founded modern Mongolian statehood in the early twentieth century. This charismatic leader was the one who took both secular and religious power over the new Mongolia. The article introduces into scientific circulation a variety of documents from the State Archive of Buryatia that show the actual attitudes of Imperial Russia’s Buddhists — articulated by the Twelfth Pandito Khambo-Lama — to the restoration of Mongolian statehood, and their reverence to the inspirer of the Mongolian Revolution. The examined official correspondence between Khambo Lama of ethnic Buryatia D.-D. Itigelov and Governor-General of Transbaikalia A. I. Kiyashko reveal a number of issues pertaining to the interaction between the spiritual leaders of Mongolia and Russia, show the actual attitude of Russia’s officials toward the Mongol statehood’s restoration, this very attitude to become, in fact, a political guarantee for the very existence of that statehood. Goals. The study attempts an insight into the official 1911–1913 correspondence between Pandito Khambo-Lama and Russian/Mongolian regional officials. To facilitate this, the paper shall analyze the correspondence between Pandito Khambo-Lama and Governor-General of Transbaikalia (December 1911 – February 1912); examine the former’s correspondence with Russian and Mongolian authorities (December 1912 – January 1913); investigate his letters discussing a dispatch of a special delegation comprising Buryat clerics and officials to Urga (April–May 1913). Conclusions. The study attests to Buryat Buddhists in the face of Pandito Khambo-Lama of Eastern Siberia D.-D. Itigelov sincerely welcomed the newly established Mongolian Government headed by the Eighth Bogdo Gegeen. The official correspondence between the spiritual leader of R ussian Buddhists and regional, Mongolian authorities shows both Imperial Russia’s cautious policy in the Mongolian question, and the bureaucratic slowness. Buryat Buddhists led by Pandito Khambo-Lama D.-D. Itigelov succeeded in arranging a special delegation to Urga to congratulate the Eighth Bogdo Gegeen and Mongolian people upon the declared independence of theirs.
Distribution of Multidrug Resistance Genes Amongst The E. coli Isolated From Chicken
Authors: Bothe *Hemant S. Bothe , Kamble Laxmikant H. ,   School of Life Sciences, Swami Ramanand Teerth Marathwada University, Nanded (M.S) INDIA
Published: May 2024

This study was carried out to detect the distribution of antibiotic resistant genes in Escherichia coli isolated from chickens bywhole genome sequencing. Isolation of E. coli from chicken confirmed by biochemical test. This investigated genes includedampC, acrF, bacA, rarD, tehB, bcr, fsr, emrE were resistant to single antimicrobial agent and emrD, marR, marA, marB, mdtK,emrY, emrK, emrA, emrB were multi-resistance. Multi-resistance which was defined as resistance to two or more tested agents. Whole genome sequencing and strategy to identify resistant genes reveals the presence of multidrug resistant genes for abovetested antibiotics. Keywords: Genome sequencing, E. coli, multidrug resistant genes, chicken
Los vicios de la motivación como causa del error judicial: un primer esbozo
Authors: Beltrán Calfurrapa Ramón
Published: May 2024

The purpose of this article is to examine the defects of the statement of reasons and its influence as a source of miscarriage of justice in contemporary criminal proceedings. To achieve this, in addition to identifying the main manifestations and typologies of these defects, it seeks to clarify how and in what way various inconsistencies in the fulfillment of the duty to state the reasons contribute to reinforce the judicial error and, consequently, to issue wrongful convictions to the detriment of innocent people. In this way, in the interest of answering questions such as what are the defects of the state reasons for judgments? what are its most characteristic features? and how do they materialize in the configuration of judicial error? the article concludes by proposing a series of criteria that could contribute to controlling the risk of error in this context.
Characterization of Circulating HCV Genotypes: A Cohort Study in Uttar Pradesh, India
Authors: Peer Nuzhat Maqbool , Joshi Vinod , Angel Annette , Angel Bennet , Chauhan Vikram Singh , Buvvaji Shareef Mohammed , Khaneja Poorna , Khan Ambreen Shafaat , Barthwal Shilpa , Singh Neha , Sharma Bhawna , Joshi Ramesh , Dheer Monika , Kumari Khushbu , Chitransh Aarya , Chauhan Reshu
Published: May 2024

Hepatitis C virus infection is one of the main causes of liver disease that can lead to liver cirrhosis and finally to the chronic development of Hepatocellular Carcinoma (HCC). With 8 different HCV genotypes circulating, it becomes necessary to characterize the pathogenesis caused by each one of the HCV genotypes infecting population of a particular setting. Present study aims to identify the circulating Hepatitis C virus (HCV) genotypes in the different areas of State of Uttar Pradesh, India and understand their clinical etiology and related co-morbidities. The patients reporting to Sharda Hospital, Uttar Pradesh, India who were diagnosed positive for HCV were included in the study. The informed consent was obtained and then blood was drawn. In-house primers, for all the 8 genotypes were prepared and RT-PCR was performed. The amplified product was subjected to Agarose gel electrophoresis to identify the genotypes present in individual samples. Total 30 serum samples were taken. Of these, 21 (70%) showed presence of multiple genotypes, while 7 (23.33%) showed positivity for single genotype and two did not show any bands. Presence of multiple genotypes in individual patient has been reported for the first time. The pathological consequences of multiple genotypes within one host need to be studied further in terms of increased risk of developing a chronic liver disease. Further studies are being undertaken to study association of specific HCV genotype and multiple genotypes, Core, NS3 and NS5 viral proteins with the disease progression to develop predictors of liver cirrhosis and HCC.
A Robust Approach to Malware Detection through Ensemble learning
Authors: J Dennis Richard
Published: May 2024

Abstract: With the proliferation of digital threats in today's interconnected world, the need for efficient and effective automated malware detection systems has become paramount. Traditional signature-based methods often fail to keep pace with the evolving landscape of malware, necessitating the development of more sophisticated techniques. In this paper, we propose a robust approach to automated malware detection leveraging ensemble learning techniques. Ensemble learning, which combines the predictions of multiple base models, has demonstrated remarkable success in various domains, including cybersecurity. Our approach harnesses the diversity of ensemble methods to enhance the detection accuracy and robustness against adversarial attacks. By integrating diverse base classifiers such as decision trees, random forests, support vector machines, and neural networks, our ensemble model learns to effectively discriminate between benign and malicious software samples. Furthermore, we introduce novel feature engineering strategies tailored to capture the intricate characteristics of malware. These features encompass a wide range of attributes, including static file properties, dynamic behavioural patterns, and frequency-based representations. Leveraging these rich feature sets, our ensemble model can generalize well across different types of malware families and variants.
Solar Wireless Electrical Vehicle Charging System
Authors: B Prof. Mrs. Kumuda
Published: May 2024

Abstract: Electric vehicles are becoming more popular as an alternative to conventional gasoline- powered vehicles. In order to strengthen charging infrastructure, dynamic wireless charging (DWC) is apromising technology through which the vehicle battery can be continuously charged while the vehicle is in motion. The main challenge of the DWC system is to investigate the capability for power transfer with the variation in operating parameters in consideration of enhanced efficiency. This project proposes an innovative approach to improve the performance of dynamic wireless charging systems by investigating the magnetic coupler via finite element analysis, exploring power pulsation and mutual inductances with variations in longitudinal, lateral, and air gap distances as variable factors. In addition to this, efficiency analysis is also explored with respect to the mutual inductance and various compensation schemes. The simulation studies are carried out using computer-assisted software, i.e., MATLAB version2022b. Finally, a comparative analysis of power transferred, mutual inductance, and efficiency is presented by the compensation schemes
A Study on the Role of MGNREGA in Fostering Economic Development via Welfare Initiatives, Employment Opportunities, and Asset Formation in Rural Bangalore
Authors: Mishra Ms. Suman
Published: May 2024

Abstract: Over the years, the evolution of the Indian economy has witnessed substantial transformation and enhancement. The Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA) has emerged as a pivotal component in fostering the development of rural India, primarily through its dual impact of employment generation and asset formation. This research paper employs trend analysis to investigate the pivotal role of the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA) in driving economic development in rural areas of Bangalore. MGNREGA, a flagship welfare initiative, is examined through its multifaceted impact on welfare enhancement, employment generation, and asset accumulation. The study delves into the effectiveness of MGNREGA in improving the socio-economic well-being of rural communities by providing critical welfare benefits, facilitating employment opportunities, and promoting asset formation. The findings of this study provide valuable insights into the nuanced relationship between MGNREGA initiatives and economic development outcomes in rural Bangalore. By uncovering significant trends and patterns, the research offers actionable recommendations for policymakers, practitioners, and stakeholders to optimize MGNREGA's impact on fostering inclusive and sustainable economic growth in rural areas
Feasibility of RCC Structure Resting on Backfilled Soil
Authors: Patil Prof. Gomtesh S.
Published: May 2024

Abstract: Backfilled land for Reinforced Concrete Cement (RCC) structures emerges as a sustainable solution. However, the inherent differences between naturally deposited soil and backfilled soil necessitate a comprehensive assessment of its index and engineering properties. This project employs core cutter and water content tests, supplemented by direct shear tests, to evaluate the suitability of backfilled soil for construction purposes. Furthermore, bearing capacity analysis is conducted utilizing Terzaghi's equation at minimum cost to ascertain the load-bearing capabilities of various foundation types. The incorporation of the bearing capacity table from the Indian building code facilitates the determination of requisite bearing capacities tailored to different soil types. Through this project, a systematic approach to utilizing backfilled soil for RCC structures is proposed, addressing both environmental concerns and the imperative for sustainable urban development of India.
Estate Eyes, Predicting Your Dream Homes Value
Authors: Mane Prof. Dipali
Published: May 2024

Abstract: Real estate transactions are known for their complexity and uncertainty, which can make it challenging for both buyers and sellers to make informed decisions. Addressing this issue, a machine learning initiative called 'Estate Eyes: Predicting Your Dream Home's Value' has been developed. This project utilizes a user-friendly web interface to collect essential property details and predict the approximate value of a user's ideal home. By integrating user-driven filters and a machine learning model, the platform simplifies the real estate process, reduces the information gap in the housing sector, and empowers users to confidently make informed decisions. The primary objective of this project is to enhance transparency, reduce uncertainty, and improve efficiency in real estate transactions.
Local Shop Finder
Authors: Shriram More Mayur , Gokuldas Muthal Sarika , Bandu Kalanel Bhagyashri , Rajendra Jagtap Shrikant , I Prof. Sayyad J.
Published: May 2024

Abstract: The "Local Shop Finder" project is a forward-thinking and community-oriented web application that revolutionizes the way users discover and access products from local shops in their vicinity. This innovative platform aims to bridge the gap between local businesses and consumers, making it convenient and efficient to support local commerce. The project's objectives include creating a user-friendly web interface for product exploration and ordering, on boarding local businesses to list their offerings, implementing real-time inventory management, facilitating online orders with various delivery options, and establishing a review and rating system to foster trust within the community
Deep learning based Election Results Prediction using Twitter Data
Authors: J Sheetal , Thotar Mahesh , K Veerendra Kumar , M Yuva Sai , M S Uttej Kumar
Published: May 2024

Abstract: This project presents an intelligent system political sentiment analysis with information from Twitter. . The system utilizes deep learning techniques, specifically a BiLSTM model featuring an attention mechanism, to predict the political affiliation (BJP or Congress) of tweets. The data preprocessing involves cleaning text, data augmentation, tokenization, and indexing. A dataset is used to train the model. consisting of tweets from both parties, getting very accurate results in predicting the sentiment of tweets. Additionally, the software offers functionality for data visualization, including displaying sample tweets, sentiment analysis results, and the winning party. Additionally, an admin page is available for further customization and management. Overall, this project the possibilities of Using deep learning to analyze sentiment of political content on social media data.
Fuzzy Logic-Based Dynamic Thermal Rating Assessment for Adaptive Grid Operations
Authors: Baishya Lakhyahira , Patowary Purobi
Published: May 2024

Abstract: In recent times, there has been a notable increase in electricity demand, which is expected to continue rising. This uptick in demand has led to transmission lines operating at higher capacities, exposing them to greater thermal and mechanical stress and affecting the reliability of the transmission network. This paper presents an in-depth analysis of the static thermal rating (STR) and dynamic thermal rating (DTR) of power lines across various climatic conditions. The study investigates the thermal behavior of power lines during both summer and winter seasons over a 24-hour period. Through computational simulations and empirical data collection, the study determines the STR and DTR profiles to evaluate the real-time capacity of power lines under changing environmental conditions. Additionally, the research introduces a novel approach using fuzzy logic to model the dynamic thermal rating (FDTR) based on the IEEE 738 standard, particularly in regions with diverse climatic patterns. By integrating fuzzy logic with meteorological data, the FDTR model improves accuracy in predicting the thermal performance of power lines, considering factors like ambient temperature, wind speed, and solar radiation. This methodology aims to offer utilities and grid operators a reliable tool for optimizing power transmission capacity, reducing the risk of overheating, and ensuring grid reliability in areas with complex and fluctuating weather conditions. The study contributes to the advancement of smart grid technology and facilitates efficient energy management in diverse climate zones.
Liderazgo para el aprendizaje profundo: una experiencia de resignificación de la visión de aprendizaje
Authors: Rojas-Bravo Jorge , Mendoza-Mardones Ana , Ulloa-Garrido Jorge , Zúñiga Daniela
Published: May 2024

La sociedad contemporánea presenta desafíos inéditos a la educación. Vivimos en un entorno global y variado, donde no solo es esencial el acceso al conocimiento, sino también el fomento de habilidades cognitivas e interpersonales en los estudiantes. Las instituciones educativas deben adaptarse a este contexto, que requiere líderes visionarios que transformen la visión del aprendizaje. Las reformas actuales, centradas en rendimientos y objetivos a corto plazo, pueden obstaculizar el liderazgo colaborativo y democrático. Este estudio cualitativo describe los resultados de la primera fase de implementación de un programa de facilitación del aprendizaje profundo en instituciones educativas en Chile, centrándose en la comprensión de la resignificación de la visión de aprendizaje, los aprendizajes y los desafíos para los líderes escolares en el período estudiado. A partir de entrevistas, encuestas y evaluaciones, se reporta que la mayoría entiende el aprendizaje profundo, pero con variaciones en su implementación. También se identifican los aprendizajes y desafíos de los equipos de liderazgo, los aspectos claves a nivel organizacional. El estudio revela los retos y logros de los equipos de liderazgo y los puntos críticos a nivel organizacional, lo cual lleva a reflexionar sobre las prácticas educativas actuales y la estructura de los sistemas educativos.