bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
A STUDY OF BODY MASS INDEX (BMI) AND HEALTH STATUS OF ADOLESCENT GIRLS OF PATAN CITY
Authors: Bhadiyadra Kesha , Patel K.K
Published: April 2023

Dietary nutrients promote and maintain individual health. Puberty in girls is recognized as a special stage in her cycle of biological life that requires special attention in terms of nutrition and a balanced diet. Improper diet can lead to illness and malnutrition. India has high rates of malnutrition among her teenagers, according to data from the national nutrition monitoring service. Globally, an estimated 10% of children are overweight or obese, which poses health risks even into adulthood.
Body mass index is a measure of weight based on a person's weight and height. It does not measure body fat percentage but is used to estimate a healthy weight based on a person's height, assuming average body composition.
The researcher aimed to use BMI as a screening tool to check the health status of randomly selected 250 adolescent girls aged between 10-19 years of Patan city. Efforts were also made to analyze, predict and understand from these values future health-related problems in these subjects. Also, the researcher tried to check the role of diet on the value of BMI.
From the below values, 53.6% (134/250) adolescent girls were found to be underweight, 36% (90/250) with normal nutritional status, & 8% (20/250) were categorized as overweight. While only 2.4% (6/250) of the study subjects were labelled as obese.
Also when an analyzed researcher found that diet has an impact on BMI values the percentage of healthier girls was more in the vegetarian group (83/250) compared to non-vegetarian girls (7/250) although the difference is very high. Also, it was striking to note that the number of overweight girls in the vegetarian group (20/250) was found to be more compared to overweight non-vegetarian girls.
That researcher can conclude that BMI, Diet and health are closely related to each other.
Assessment of Neglected and Under-Utilized Crop Species of African Horned Melon in Zambia
Authors: C. Mwanza Prof. Gideon , Siwale, Prof. Julius , Nakasal Prof. Edward , Phiri Dr. Andrew , Jere Mr. Bernard , Banda Ray , Mulaisho Mr. Joseph , Mwanza Mr. Gideon , Mwanza Ms. Mary , Mushele Doreen , Mfoya Dr. Esther
Published: April 2023

There is an increasing interest in neglected and under-utilized crop species (NUS) throughout the world, reflecting a growing trend within agriculture to identify and develop new crops for export and domestic markets. Interest in NUS stems from a variety of factors, including their contribution to agricultural diversification and better use of land, their economic potential and the opportunities they provide for diet diversification. The main objective was to assess the economic and nutritional value of neglected and utilized crop species of African horned melon in Zambia. The study used the qualitative research design and descriptive, using desk review to collect secondary data from various literature on neglected and under-utilized crops species of African horned melon. In conclusion, the findings reveal that the African horned melon has nutritional value consisting numerous vitamins and antioxidants which are beneficial to health living of humans and will contribute and broaden food diversity and nutritional among rural and urban communities of Zambia. The crop will promote healthy living among Zambian citizen to overcome malnutrition and obesity. Further, African horned melon is a climate change crop that will enhancing rural resiliency and climate smart agriculture activities in many areas. Communities must be trained and have knowledge experience of farmer-to-farmer capacity building in rural areas of Zambia.
anar Orthogonal Polynomials as Type I Multiple Orthogonal Polynomials
Authors:   Katholieke Universiteit Leuven, Belgium, Berezin Sergey , Kuijlaars Arno B.J. ,   Katholieke Universiteit Leuven, Belgium, Parra Ivan ,   Katholieke Universiteit Leuven, Belgium
Published: April 2023

A recent result of S.-Y. Lee and M. Yang states that the planar orthogonal polynomials orthogonal with respect to a modified Gaussian measure are multiple orthogonal polynomials of type II on a contour in the complex plane. We show that the same polynomials are also type I orthogonal polynomials on a contour, provided the exponents in the weight are integer. From this orthogonality, we derive several equivalent Riemann-Hilbert problems. The proof is based on the fundamental identity of Lee and Yang, which we establish using a new technique.
HOW TO MEASURE PROTECTIONISM IN INTERNATIONAL TRADE IN XXI CENTURY? THE REGIONAL BAROMETER OF PROTECTIONISM – CASE OF POLAND
Authors: Piekutowska Agnieszka , Konopka Paweł
Published: April 2023

The purpose of the paper is to present a methodology for measuring contemporary protectionism – based on data from Poland. In light of the difficulties in assessing all trade barriers, an approximation was proposed: the regional barometer of protectionism (RBP). Recognizing that 21st century protectionism is observable only to a certain extent, the research is based on data that reflect the level of this phenomenon – i.e., media releases as well as Global Trade Alert data. In constructing this barometer, the TOPSIS method (a Technique for Order Preference by Similarity to an Ideal Solution) was used. The RBP constructed (for 2009–2020) is the first regional barometer of protectionism. The results of the research reveal the level and dynamics of protectionism in the case of Poland. This RBP improves the methodology of foreign trade analysis by providing a thorough basis for further research into both the effects and causes of protectionism; this paper presents initial explanations for the latter. Furthermore, after the barometer of protectionism is constructed, trade barriers may eventually be included in further research for models designed to explain Polish trade.
ON THE ACCESSIBILITY OF FINANCIAL SERVICES AND INCOME INEQUALITY: AN INTERNATIONAL PERSPECTIVE
Authors: Fu Yifei , Liu Lu
Published: April 2023

Income inequality has long been an important issue in development economics. Applying international data from 119 countries between 2004 and 2018, this study discusses the relationship between the accessibility of financial services and income inequality. Using the density of the bank branch network to represent the accessibility of financial services, we discover that income inequality is negatively related to the accessibility of financial services, especially in less developed countries and regions. In this nexus, the poverty ratio serves as an intermediary variable. The significance of the nexus is weaker in countries where fintech is more popularized, indicating the substitution effect between fintech and traditional banking services. Nevertheless, the substitution effect is limited, and bank branches will keep playing an important role in delivering financial services. For countries with inadequate banking services, bank branches should be increased to encourage residents to participate in the financial system, while it is no longer necessary to add a large number of branches in countries where fintech has been popularized. Faced with the trend of financial digitalization and the economic shock caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, banks should launch more online services and increase intelligent machines in the branches. By doing so, financial services are more resilient to social changes, so as to alleviate the inequality of income distribution in the long term.
SDSS-IV MaNGA: The Effect of Stellar Mass and Halo Mass on the Assembly Histories of Satellite Galaxies
Authors: Oyarzún Grecco A. , Bundy Kevin , Westfall Kyle B. , Lacerna Ivan , Yan Renbin , Brownstein J. R. , Drory Niv , Lane Richard R.
Published: April 2023

We combine an unprecedented MaNGA sample of over 3000 passive galaxies in the stellar mass range 109–1012
M
⊙ with the Sloan Digital Sky Survey group catalog by Tinker to quantify how central and satellite formation, quantified by radial profiles in stellar age, [Fe/H], and [Mg/Fe], depends on the stellar mass of the galaxy (M
*) and the mass of the host halo (M

h
). After controlling for M
* and M

h
, the stacked spectra of centrals and satellites beyond the effective radius (r

e
) show small, yet significant differences in multiple spectral features at the 1% level. According to spectral fitting with the code alf, a primary driver of these differences appears to be [Mg/Fe] variations, suggesting that stellar populations in the outskirts of satellites formed more rapidly than the outer populations of centrals. To probe the physical mechanisms that may be responsible for this signal, we examined how satellite stellar populations depend on M

h
. We find that satellites in high-M

h
halos show older stellar ages, lower [Fe/H], and higher [Mg/Fe] compared to satellites in low-M

h
halos, especially for M
* = 109.5–1010.5
M
⊙. These signals lend support to environmentally driven processes that quench satellite galaxies, although variations in the merger histories of central and satellite galaxies also emerge as a viable explanation.
All Spectral Type LAMOST Spectra Library (ATLAS)
Authors: Ji Wei , Liu Chao , Deng Licai , Zhang Bo , Li Jiadong , Tian Hao , Li Jiao
Published: April 2023

We present an empirical stellar spectra library, ATLAS, with resolution R ∼ 1800 and wavelength coverage from 3800–8700 Å. These spectra are homogeneously observed by the Large Sky Area Multi-Object Fiber Spectroscopic Telescope and have been released in its DR5. ATLAS is separated into two groups, ATLAS-A and -T. The former contains 5584 spectra covering spectral types from O- to M-type and some special types such as A supergiant, blue horizontal-branch, and carbon stars. All of the spectra have absolutely calibrated fluxes at certain characteristic wavelengths corresponding to the optical passbands with accuracy better than 2.9% by comparing with PanSTARRS1 g-, r-, and i-band photometry. In addition, greater than 1% systematic uncertainty from the fundamental calibration should be considered separately. ATLAS-A contains 5342 spectra with spectral energy distribution effective temperature, surface gravity, and metallicity and 242 spectra with only the effective temperature and surface gravity. These parameters are consistent with the spectroscopic derived parameters of the same stars. Compared to current empirical libraries, ATLAS-A contains more cool giant stars, which may play a critical role in understanding the evolution of galaxies. ATLAS-T, on the other hand, contains 1118 spectral templates averaging over spectra with similar stellar parameters from ATLAS-A. It smooths out some special features in the individual spectra and can be used as a “standard” atlas of stellar spectra. Containing stellar spectra with almost all normal types, ATLAS may not only be a complete training data set for stellar spectra parameter determination but also an ideal legacy for stellar population synthesis.
L’injustice des amendes forfaitaires
Authors: Bordet Joëlle , Tehio Nathalie
Published: April 2023

Les amendes forfaitaires, qui ne permettent plus l’accès au juge, constituent une disciplinarisation des jeunes des quartiers populaires par la police.
Les failles de l’erdoganisme
Authors: Insel Ahmet
Published: April 2023

Par électoralisme et pour entretenir son réseau de clientèle, Erdogan s’est lancé dans une frénésie de promotions immobilières et de travaux publics, qui explique le grand nombre de victimes du séisme.
Renverser le régime des mollahs ?
Authors: Yücesoy Vahid
Published: April 2023

Depuis sa fondation, la République islamique se sert de la rente pétrolière pour fidéliser les plus pauvres. Alors que le Mouvement vert de 2009 acte la perte du soutien des classes moyennes, la mauvaise gestion économique prive également le régime du soutien des classes populaires.
La liberté comme résistance
Authors: Abel Olivier , Legoff Thomas
Published: April 2023

Refusant l’opposition sommaire entre un Créon tyrannique et une Antigone révoltée, Paul Ricœur propose une désobéissance responsable, qui s’en tient au monde.
Pensée sauvage, pensée prescrite
Authors: Galby-Marinetti Édouard
Published: April 2023

Les lettres de Chantaume, publiées en 1956 à son retour de la guerre de Crimée, relèvent du même « droit de raconter » qu’évoque Michel Foucault à propos des mémoires de Pierre Rivière. Tâtonnant dans l’écriture, propagandiste dans le propos, elles composent une écriture populaire de soi.
Pour une clinique borroméenne
Authors: Hatat Brigitte
Published: April 2023

Il s’agira de questionner les ressources théoriques et cliniques du nœud introduit par Lacan en 1972. Apporte-t-il du nouveau, au-delà de condenser les étapes antérieures de l’élaboration ? Une clinique des modalités de nouage des trois dimensions du parlêtre est-elle pertinente ? Et plus particulièrement, dans une pratique avec des sujets qui n’ont pas réussi à bricoler un nouage, même rudimentaire, qui puisse tenir ensemble les trois dimensions, celles-ci restant alors dans l’indistinction et la confusion ? Les cas de Rosine Lefort, à cet égard, peuvent nous servir de base de travail.
L’objection scientifique à une clinique psychanalytique
Authors: Lapinalie Bernard
Published: April 2023

En 1958, Lacan répond à l’objection qui est faite à la psychanalyse de ne pas être scientifique en donnant un statut scientifique au sujet de l’expérience analytique… Nous verrons comment il prend appui sur la clinique avec le trait d’esprit pour sa démonstration et les conséquences pratiques que l’on peut en déduire.
Un lien si étroit
Authors: Cordova Nadine
Published: April 2023

Ce travail met en lumière le lien étroit qui noue hystérie, clinique et psychanalyse depuis Freud.
Tout est affaire de discours : Clinique, éthique et diagnostics
Authors: Drapier Jean-Pierre
Published: April 2023

Il s’agit de mettre en valeur l’éthique propre à la clinique psychanalytique lacanienne et donc ce qui la différencie de la clinique médicale, psychothérapique et postfreudienne.
L’heurt du silence
Authors: Geneste Isabelle
Published: April 2023

Le dispositif psychanalytique ouvre la possibilité de l’avènement d’un fait clinique, de quelque chose qui a pris une valeur singulière dans l’expérience de celui qui vient parler. Si l’analyste a le devoir d’interpréter il se garde de répondre en expert. Se tenant à la mesure de ce qui cause et fait causer le sujet, l’éthique du désir implique d’avoir pesé la valeur du silence pour produire un « juste non-dit ».
Pratique et clinique psychanalytique, un paysage en mouvement
Authors: Robert Patricia
Published: April 2023

Il s’agit de mettre en mouvement l’articulation d’une pratique et d’une clinique analytique en tant qu’une clinique analytique est écriture d’une pratique à lire et à entendre.
De la présentation de malade à la présentation clinique
Authors: Montel Jean-Paul
Published: April 2023

En s’appropriant l’héritage de la présentation de malade qui historiquement légitimait le savoir psychiatrique et validait la classification nosographique, Lacan la subvertit en la nouant à la pratique analytique. Elle devient une présentation clinique qui ne relève alors plus de la démonstration du savoir du maître. En effet, l’analyste dans cette relation sous transfert part du dire du patient et se soumet ainsi à sa logique inconsciente. Si le savoir du patient occupe par là même l’avant-scène, néanmoins, un certain nombre de biais seraient à questionner qui pourraient limiter voire annuler la pertinence d’un tel dispositif.
La Gendarmerie en guerre au XXI e siècle
Authors: Schwerkolt Guillaume
Published: April 2023

La Gendarmerie, de par sa militarité, participe pleinement à la sécurité de la France tant en métropole qu’en outre-mer. Son maillage territorial, associé à ses diverses composantes, lui confère de nombreuses responsabilités opérationnelles, y compris dans le cadre d’un conflit majeur, en liaison étroite avec les forces armées.
L’adaptation au prisme de la maladie ou du handicap
Authors: Robin Sylvie
Published: April 2023

Le but de mon propos est de montrer que l’impératif d’adaptation, que nos sociétés contemporaines adressent à tout un chacun (travailleur, personne malade ou handicapée), impératif qui se pare du noble motif selon lequel s’adapter serait une qualité propre à tout être vivant et constitutive de la vie elle-même, est en réalité une injonction tendancieuse, inspirée par les exigences normatives et productives propres à nos sociétés néolibérales. En effet, cet impératif permet en réalité d’exclure ou de condamner à la relégation tout individu ne correspondant pas aux exigences normatives de nos sociétés contemporaines qui, loin d’être inclusives et conscientes de la richesse et de l’énergie susceptibles d’être déployées au profit de la communauté (l’entreprise, l’institution publique ou la société dans son ensemble) tendent à le culpabiliser. Je propose donc de renverser la charge de l’impératif d’adaptation en ardente obligation qui s’impose à la société elle-même qui doit permettre à tous ses membres de participer pleinement à la vie de la communauté dans toutes ses dimensions (culturelle, professionnelle, citoyenne). Plutôt que de leur opposer l’argument d’une supposée incapacité ou inaptitude, la société doit compter avec la capabilité de ceux qui, différents mais non inférieurs, trouvent en eux des ressources nouvelles pour faire face à l’adversité de la vie ou de la maladie. Cette perspective optimiste a l’avantage de favoriser l’« empowerment » ou l’agentivité de tous au sein d’une société plurielle et inclusive, où chacun se réapproprie sa propre puissance d’agir au bénéfice de tous.
Représentations sociales des formes de l’adaptabilité dans la préparation à l’insertion professionnelle
Authors: Bauvet Sébastien
Published: April 2023

L’adaptabilité est une notion centrale dans les représentations sociales et anthropologiques des sociétés du xxi e  siècle. Non seulement elle renvoie par connotation aux théories de l’évolution, mais elle constituerait également une obligation et/ou une qualité indispensable pour les individus, les groupes, les personnes morales ou encore les institutions, pour faire face aux grandes incertitudes contemporaines. Perçue comme une compétence transversale incontournable, elle est présente dans l’appareil normatif d’apprentissage, de production et d’insertion professionnelle. Cet article s’appuie sur une revue de littérature académique et professionnelle autour de l’adaptabilité et confronte un modèle théorique provisoire des différentes dimensions de l’adaptabilité aux données issues de l’utilisation d’une plateforme numérique mise en place par une association aidant les jeunes issus des milieux défavorisés à leur réussite académique et leur insertion professionnelle. Il s’agit de saisir dans quelle mesure les représentations symboliques de l’adaptabilité sont socialement différenciées par les caractéristiques des individus et des expériences, et de contribuer socio­logiquement au questionnement éthique des dimensions de la reconnaissance des épreuves d’adaptation.
S’adapter ou s’updater ?
Authors: Fauvel Guillaume
Published: April 2023

Cet article propose d’envisager le néolibéralisme comme la phase contemporaine de l’évolution du capitalisme face à laquelle les individus n’auraient d’autre choix que celui de s’adapter pour survivre. Au centre des pratiques néolibérales, le concept d’« adaptation » semble être mobilisé en vue de soutenir la conformation des individus à l’environnement de la société de marché et à ses règles. Cette survie doit cependant être perçue positivement par les individus, afin que ceux-ci acceptent d’être éduqués à l’adaptation et au modèle de subjectivité qu’elle impose. Plus encore, ces derniers doivent être les acteurs de leur propre adaptation telle qu’elle garantira la justification de l’ordre de marché et de son inaltérable évolution. Les théories transhumanistes, notamment à travers la promotion d’une « augmentation biotechnologique de la morale » (moral bio­­enhancement), participeraient de ce volontarisme en faisant de la survie au capitalisme la promesse d’une évolution inédite et supérieure de l’espèce humaine.
Comment on ‘The immediate effect of water treadmill walking exercise on overground in-hand walking locomotion in the horse’
Authors: Léguillette R. , McCrae P. , Bayly W.
Published: April 2023

To the editor

We were pleased to see that the latest edition of the Comparative Exercise Physiology (2022; 18(5)) included a study on the topic of water treadmill exercise in horses. The literature in this field is scarce and there is a need to provide more scientific evidence on the use and protocols of water treadmill exercise in horses. We were however disappointed when we read the article entitled ‘The immediate effect of water treadmill walking exercise on overground in-hand walking locomotion in the horse’ by Tranquille et al. published in Comparative Exercise Physiology (2022; 18: 413-418) and wanted to bring some points to the attention of the readers and the authors.
Meta-Analyses of Two Treatment Regimens for Retinal Vein Occlusion
Authors: Snider Molly J. E. , Bheemidi Abhinav R. , Muste Justin C. , Valentim Carolina C. S. , Wu Shirley Z. , Bhatter Param , Singh Rishi P.
Published: April 2023

Background and Objectives:

To pool available data on the change in best-corrected visual acuity (BCVA), central retinal thickness (CRT), and number of injections as reported by treat and extend (T&E) and pro re nata (PRN) regimens for retinal vein occlusion (RVO).

Materials and Methods:

After PubMed was queried, separate random effect models were fitted to the data extracted and the Wald test was used to compare the estimates of the two independent meta-analyses.

Results:

Fourteen T&E and 29 PRN studies were included in two independent meta-analyses. No significant difference was observed in BCVA (+14.74 [+11.52, +17.96] in T&E vs +15.90 [+14.24, + 17.56] in PRN,
P
= 0.530) or CRT improvements (−259.56 [−189.02, −330.09] in T&E vs −256.58 [−226.57, −286.48] in PRN,
P
= 0.939). More injections over 12 months were observed in T&E regimens (7.48 [6.32, 8.65] vs 5.13 [4.20, 6.06] in PRN,
P
= 0.002).

Conclusion:

Although more injections may be required, T&E achieves similar functional and anatomic benefits as compared to PRN regimens.

[
Ophthalmic Surg Lasers Imaging Retina
2023;54:244–250.]
Riesgos de desaparición de líquenes por desplazamiento del hábitat en un escenario de calentamiento global en el suroeste de los Andes venezolanos
Authors: Marcano Vicente , Castillo Laura
Published: April 2023

Con la finalidad de determinar los riesgos de pérdida local de hábitats de líquenes tomando en consideración la migración ascendente de las condiciones ambientales debido al calentamiento previsto para el presente siglo, se realizaron muestreos en el suroeste de los Andes venezolanos, Parque Nacional General Juan Pablo Peñaloza, en un rango de elevación entre los 2000 m (bosque montano) a 3660 m (páramo andino). Después de dos años de exploraciones se registraron 104 especies y 39 géneros, 44 especies en el bosque montano y 82 especies en el páramo. Ante un incremento de 2°C a fin de siglo, los taxones requerirían un desplazamiento ascendente de ~363 m, mientras si se escoge un incremento máximo de 4°C, el desplazamiento sería >725 m. Los resultados indican que el 64% de los géneros estarían amenazados de desaparición local por pérdida de hábitat ante un incremento de temperatura ≤2°C, mientras el 12,8% conservarían su hábitat a pesar de un incremento de 4°C; 81,73% de las especies estarían amenazadas de extinción local por pérdida de hábitat ante un incremento ≤2°C, mientras el 92,3% de las especies perderían su hábitat ante un incremento ≤4°C. En ambos escenarios existiría un riesgo de desaparición masiva.
β-CaSiO3 and colloidal n-SiO2 based blended cement composites- their properties, regression analysis and micro-characterization studies
Authors: Nair Nishant A. , Viswanathan T. S.
Published: April 2023

This paper examines the effect on mechanical properties such as compressive strength, flexural strength, and dynamic modulus of elasticity (DYE) of different proportions of wollastonite (β-CaSiO3) and colloidal nano-silica (n-SiO2) partially replacing cement. Durability indicators (water absorption, sorptivity and sulphate treatment test) were also examined to ascertain the quality of hardened paste mixes with respect to the control mix. The regression models were found for mechanical properties using different parameters from the results obtained, and statistical relations were established and validated. Regression analysis shows the significance of every parameter considered and model for the prediction of mechanical strengths. Finally, the results were substantiated by the microstructural characterization by FESEM. β-CaSiO3 and colloidal n-SiO2 replaced cement by 15%, and 1.5%-6% with an offset of 1.5%, respectively at low (0.25), medium (0.40) and high (0.55) water/binder (w/b) ratio. FESEM micrographs showed dense Calcium-silicate-hydrate (CSH) gel and stratlingite (CASH) was formed by blended cement paste mixes containing β-CaSiO3 and n-SiO2. n-SiO2 at 3% and CaSiO3 at 15% replacements of cement (NS3 mix) was the optimum replacement level for the cement paste mix. Analysed regression model suggests that the models and parameters were found significant and can also be used for prediction (based on R2 values and p-value).
Diversité et usages des macromycètes de la Réserve de Biosphère de Luki (Kongo Central /République démocratique du Congo)
Authors: Mikobi Charlot Mikobi , Tipi Ernestine Lonpi , Kashiki Bill Kasongo wa Ngoy , Makanua Isaac Diansambu , Kasali Joseph Lumande , Michel Baudouin
Published: April 2023

Les produits forestiers non ligneux dont les macro-champignons constituent une source importante des aliments dans les régions forestières du monde. Les études ont été conduites à plusieurs endroits du pays sur les champignons comestibles, ceux de la Réserve de Biosphère de Luki n’ont à ce jour fait l’objet d’aucune recherche. L’objectif global de la présente étude était de dresser la liste des macromycètes ainsi que leurs usages par les communautés riveraines de la Réserve de Biosphère de Luki. Deux transects linéaires de 5 000m × 10m et de 8 000m × 10m traversant les formations végétales retenues ont servi d’unités d’échantillonnage pour l’inventaire dans trois faciès de la forêt tropicale: forêt mature, forêt secondaire et jachère. Des enquêtes ethnomycologiques semi-structurées ont été conduites auprès de 156 personnes choisies de manière aléatoire dans les villages Mangala, Lemba, Tsumba Kituti, Kisavu, Kiobo, Kimbuya, Camp INERA-Luki et Manterne riverains de la Réserve de Biosphère de Luki. Au total, 33 espèces des macromycètes ont été inventoriées parmi lesquelles 30 espèces utilisées pour des fins alimentaires, 4 espèces utilisées pour des fins alimentaires et médicinales, 2 espèces utilisées exclusivement pour des fins médicinales et 2 espèces sans usage. Les champignons comestibles sont dominés par les saprotrophes de la famille de Pleurotaceae et les ectomycorrhiziens de la famille de Hydnaceae. Par ailleurs, les champignons à usage médicinal sont dominés par la famille de Ganodermataceae ; les champignons qui combinent les usages à la fois alimentaire et médicinal appartiennent aux familles de Schizophyllaceae, Lyophyllaceae et Auriculariaceae. De manière globale, les populations riveraines de la Réserve de Biosphère de Luki connaissent les macromycètes à usage alimentaire et médicinal. Cette étude apporte des informations nécessaires à prendre en compte pour un programme de domestication des champignons de la réserve de biosphère de Luki afin de faire face à l’insécurité alimentaire et d’adaptation au changement climatique dans la réserve de biosphère de Luki et ses environs.
Voice-Guided Mobile Robot System for Disabled People
Authors: Tun Hla Myo , Pradhan Devasis
Published: April 2023

Mobility is one of the most important problems for totally and partially disabled people in daily life. Disabled people need some assistive stick or device to avoid obstacles before an accident. This research work proposes to assist disabled people in their daily routines without human guidance. There are four main sections in this paper. Firstly, in the obstacle detection system, five ultrasonic sensors sense the obstacles in the front side, left side, and right side of the user's way on the ground and another ultrasonic sensor senses the overhanging obstacles near the user's head level. Secondly, in an obstacle avoidance system, the servo steering motor is equipped with the front wheel of the stick's base. The wheel with servo motor will turn easily to the left direction or right direction depending on the detecting or sensing of the ultrasonic sensors. Thirdly, in the voice-guided system, there are six recorded human voice messages in the Myanmar language for disabled users in the author's country, Myanmar.
Mobile Application-Based Sign Language Detector for Deaf People
Authors: Selvanambi Ramani , Karuppiah Marimuthu , Islabudeen M.
Published: April 2023

In everyday life, we use hand gestures for several activities, like calling someone or showing directions to somebody, and don't even realise or consciously acknowledge them as a part of life. But for people with hearing disabilities, efficiently contributing to society is a much more important part of their everyday routine. They are their major medium of communication and an incredible way for human communication. Vision-based hand gesture recognition procedures have many demonstrated advantages compared with conventional gadgets. In this chapter, the authors discuss various available products to predict what a user is trying to convey through hand gestures using American Sign Language (ASL). While being able to help deaf people, this chapter also focuses on the proposed method or tool that can also be used for the practice of ASL by regular people to learn and practice sign language. This concept can also be implemented in schools easily to design ASL into their curriculum.
Exploring Best Practices in Mobile App Design Patterns and Tools
Authors: Rajendran Rajesh Kanna , Mohana Priya T.
Published: April 2023

Design patterns are reusable solutions to common design problems that provide a consistent user experience across different apps. This article explores the best practices in mobile app design patterns and tools with a focus on the user-centered approach to design. Design patterns such as navigation bars, tab bars, list views, and card views are discussed, along with design tools such as Sketch, Figma, Adobe XD, and InVision. The problem is to ensure that mobile app design is centered around the needs and preferences of the user, rather than the designer or the technology, and that the right design patterns and tools are used to create interfaces that are familiar and easy to use. The chapter emphasizes the importance of conducting user research to understand the needs and preferences of the target audience and using design patterns and tools to create interfaces that are familiar and easy to use. Mobile apps have become an integral part of our lives, and designing a successful mobile app is a challenging task that requires a thorough understanding of user needs and preferences.
Assessment of the implementation of health education in primary health care facilities, Kavango, East Region, Namibia
Authors: Nakakuwa Filippine N. , Sankombo Marian T. , Magesa Emmanuael
Published: April 2023

Background: Primary Health Care (PHC) facilities are critical in preventing, detecting, and managing sickness and injury, thereby lowering morbidity and mortality. This is easily accomplished through health education, which is one of the most effective disease prevention methods.Objective: The goal of this study is to evaluate the implementation of the health education technique in PHC facilities in the Kavango East Region. Materials and Methods: A quantitative method was used in conjunction with a descriptive cross-sectional design to evaluate the implementation of health education in PHC facilities in the Kavango East Region.Results: The outcomes show that 76% of patients who visit health facilities did not receive health education about their condition, and those who did receive health education know six times more about how to prevent the conditions they are suffering from than those who did not. The study also found that 49.14% of patients got information that was irrelevant to their conditions. These results indicate a statistically significant relationship (2.32 OR 0.93 at 95% CI) between patients who did not receive health education and frequent visits to the PHC facility with the same complaints. Conclusion: There is a lack of health education implementation in PHC facilities, with patients not getting or being provided with relevant health education to empower them to take care of their own health. The emphasis of PHC centers is on curative services rather than preventative and rehabilitation services. PHC facilities must improve health education as a critical approach to health promotion and disease prevention. This will allow patients to take appropriate preventive measures, resulting in fewer trips to PHC facilities.
Sertraline Induced Stevens-Johnson Syndrome - A Case Series
Authors: Halder Ankit , Ravindran Navna Panchami , Naga Dinobandhu , Keshri Sarthak
Published: April 2023

Stevens-Johnson syndrome is an acute, rare, and potentially fatal skin reactions involving loss of skin and, in some cases, mucosal membranes. Medications are causative in majority of them. Here in the 3 cases, we found sertraline being the causative agent. Majority of the reports on drug induced SJS in our field is related to lamotrigine and only one case report on sertraline causing such manifestation was found in literature. Immunological modifications are proposed reasons behind the same. So, while prescribing comparatively safer agents like sertraline a clinician should carefully monitor such complications.
Add-on effect of Ayurvedic treatment protocol for diabetic retinopathy
Authors: Kumar V. Krishna , Singh B. Vaghela Dharmendra , Manjusha Rajagopala
Published: April 2023

Background:

Diabetic retinopathy (DR), the leading cause of visual disability in diabetics, is a significant complication of diabetes mellitus. Currently available conventional treatments for DR have certain limitations, considering which Ayurvedic treatment protocol was designed.

Aim:

The aim of this study was to evaluate the clinical efficacy of the Ayurvedic treatment protocol for DR.

Materials and methods:

This was a randomized, controlled, black box design clinical study conducted from April 2016 to September 2017 by the department of Shalakya Tantra of a tertiary academic hospital in Western India. A hundred patients of DR in the age group 30–70 years were randomly divided into two groups by simple random sampling using computer-generated random number tables. In the trial group (n = 70), the preparatory phase included Dipana-Pachana (stomachic and digestant), Koshtha Shodhana (mild therapeutic purgation), and Shiro Virechana (eliminative nasal medication). The treatment phase included Marsha Nasya (nasal medication) and Pratimarsha Nasya (nasal medication of mild dose) with Durvadi Ghrita, Takra Dhara (pouring medicated buttermilk over the scalp) with Siddha Takra, and intake of Rasayana Yoga (treatment duration – 3 months). In the control group (n = 30), patients were kept under conservative treatment and observed during the trial period of 3 months. Patients of both groups continued with their treatment for diabetes and DR if any. Two follow-ups were done at an interval of 15 days. The primary outcomes were objective signs like best-corrected visual acuity (BCVA); ophthalmoscopic signs such as superficial hemorrhages, dot-blot hemorrhages, hard exudates, cotton wool spots, neovascularization disc, neovascularization elsewhere, and fibrovascular proliferation; subjective symptoms such as diminished vision, blurred vision, frequent changes in presbyopia glasses, perception of flashes of light, floaters, and problem for dark adaptation. The secondary outcomes were fasting blood sugar (FBS), postprandial blood sugar (PPBS), urine sugar, serum cholesterol, hemoglobin (Hb), glycosylated HbA1C, liver function test, and renal function test outcomes were assessed before and after the treatment.

Results:

Ninety participants were included in the analysis of the primary outcome (62 in the trial and 28 in the control group). The trial group provided better results which were statistically significant on dot-blot hemorrhages, superficial hemorrhages, hard exudates, BCVA, FBS, and serum cholesterol. Both the groups provided almost similar effects in PPBS, Hb, HbA1C, and urine sugar which were statistically insignificant. Adverse effects were not reported in any of the patient among either groups.

Conclusion:

Ayurvedic treatment protocol is safe and effective in DR.
Quantitative estimation of total tannin, alkaloid, phenolic, and flavonoid content of the root, leaf, and whole plant of Byttneria herbacea Roxb
Authors: Sharma Tarun , Gamit Rakesh , Acharya Rabinarayan , Shukla V. J.
Published: April 2023

Background:

Byttneria herbacea Roxb., family Sterculiaceae, commonly called as 'Samarakhai' in local Odia language, is one of the reputed folklore medicinal herb. Its roots, leaves, and whole plant parts are reported for traditional use in the management of dysentery, sores, cuts, wounds, cholera, leucorrhoea, fractures, and sprains.

Aim:

The aim of the present work was to assess the total tannin content, total alkaloid content (TAC), total phenolic content (TPC), and total flavonoid content (TFC) in root, leaf, and whole plant of B. herbacea.

Materials and methods:

The amount of total tannins was analyzed using titrimetric method and total alkaloids by gravimetrical method. TPC was measured using Folin-Ciocalteu's method and calculated as gallic acid equivalents and the amount of total flavonoids by aluminum chloride colorimetric method and calculated as chrysin equivalents.

Results:

Tannin content was found maximum in the leaf (8.148% w/w) followed by whole plant (3.886% w/w) and root (1.553% w/w); similarly, TAC in the leaf (2.306% w/w) was more than those in root (0.814% w/w) and whole plant (1.319% w/w). The TPC of the methanolic extract of root (372.33 ± 14.29 mg/g) was more than whole plant (267.33 ± 7.63 mg/g); The TFC of the methanolic extract of leaf (620 ± 50 mg/g) was found maximum followed by root (553.33 ± 28.86 mg/g) and whole plant (536.66 ± 28.86 mg/g).

Conclusion:

The result of study emphasized presence of tannin, alkaloid, phenol, and flavonoid contents in the root, leaf, and whole plant of B. herbacea where the leaf was found to be richest source.
Comparison of postoperative outcomes of milrinone versus dobutamine in tetralogy of Fallot with transannular patch
Authors: GOHIL ISHAN , PATEL HERIN , DESAI DEVVRAT , KOTHARI JIGNESH
Published: April 2023

Background:

Since the original description of TOF, its management modalities are continuously evolving. Present modality includes complete correction of the pathology by intra-cardiac repair with or without using transannular patch. Various finer aspects of intraoperative and postoperative management of the TOF repair are still evolving.

Aims and Objectives:

In this single centre study we are aiming to compare short term outcomes in patients of tof operated with transannular patch repair treated postoperatively with dobutamine vs milrinone.

Materials and Methods:

Total 100 patients undergoing TOF repair with transannular patch were grouped with respect to the inotropes used. One group who received milrinone and other who received dobutamine. Postoperative outcomes depending upon the need of other inotropic support, duration of ventilatory support, icu stay, inotropic support, hospital stay, morbidity and mortality are compared between the groups.

Observations:

No significant difference was seen in both groups for mean ventilation time, duration of icu and hospital stay. Only parameter which was significant was increase in usage of adjuvant inotropic support in milrinone group which were depicted in terms of increased VIS (Vasoactive inotrope score). Almost equal incidence of adverse events were noted in both the groups.

Conclusion:

Milrinone and dobutamine are fairly comparable to each other in cases of TOF repair with transannular patch. Dobutamine being a cheaper alternative have a better scope in developing countries like India.
Clinical and demographic profile of patients of rheumatic valvular heart disease
Authors: GHOSH SOUMIK , PRAJAPATI RAJPAL , KELA DHEERAJ , MUMTAZ AQDAS , SHANKAR OM
Published: April 2023

Background:

Rheumatic heart disease (RHD) is a preventable structural heart disease involving cardiac valves affecting the young population of productive age-group having considerable morbidity and mortality due to associated complications.

Aims and Objectives:

To evaluate the clinic-demographical characteristics and complications of RHD patients and thus to build up a RHD valvular registry.

Materials and Methods:

In this study, we enrolled 570 consecutive patients diagnosed with rheumatic valvular affection as defined by echocardiographic criteria, and studied their demographic, valvular pathology, symptomatology, prophylaxis and complication profile.

Results:

Female patients dominated the population in number, mitral being the most affected valve, mitral stenosis the commonest lesion. Newly diagnosed patients constituting 20% of study population. One-fourth of the patients gave a proper history of acute rheumatic fever and oral prophylaxis was noted to be more compliant than parenteral. Case proportionality ratio for atrial fibrillation was highest with severe MS with AR and for pulmonary hypertension with severe MR with or without MS.

Conclusion:

RHD is a preventable disease and health professionals and policy making institutions at all levels should strive in unison to mitigate its incidence, disease severity and complications.
Ecogeomorphological Condition and Hydrological Indicators of the Self-Purification Capacity of Rivers: A Case Study of Siminehrood River in Northwestern Iran
Authors: Kazemi Afagh , Moghaddam Mohammad Hossein Rezaei , Khezri Saeed
Published: April 2023

Aims:

The steady development of human communities and the spread of industrial activities are major contributors to environmental pollution, especially the contamination of water resources. Population growth and thus the acceleration of municipal, industrial, and agricultural wastewater release have adversely affected these inestimable resources and restricted their accessibility. This work attempts to identify the ecogeomorphological condition of rivers in drainage basins emphasizing the Siminehrood River in Northwestern Iran. The purpose is to study all nonpoint source (PS) and PS pollutions and circumstances that weaken and intensify the pollution rate and self-purification capacity of rivers, especially in the Siminehrood River.

Materials and Methods:

All data and statistics were collected and their seasonal average was calculated. Maps and variables associated with the physical properties of drainage basins were then extracted through ArcGIS. The Schuler diagram was plotted through Chemistry software for all stations and each season to assess the type and chemical quality of the river's drinking water. HEC-RAS model, HEC-GEORAS extension, and ArcGIS were employed for simulation of river flow and calculation and determination of water surface profiles and other hydraulic characteristics of flow including water depth, water flow rate, stream shear stress, and stream power.

Results:

According to the analyses and results, the improper ecogeomorphological condition of rivers and their low self-purification capacity are directly correlated with the mean river water depth, water flow rate, slope of the river basin, and environmental differences.

Conclusions:

Within the study area, the highest environmental instability and the least self-purification capacity were observed downstream of the sub-basin in which the mean and maximum depth of water were, respectively, 3.10 m and 8.803 m. Insignificant water flow rate (0.86 m/s on average) and slope of <4% in the area have stagnated water flow in most areas and consequently declined the content of dissolved oxygen and the quality of water. Conclusively, this sub-basin can be reported as a region with an improper ecogeomorphological condition.
Risk of Prostate Cancer in Chronic Kidney Disease Patient: A Meta-Analysis using Observational Studies
Authors: AlOmeir Othman Khalid
Published: April 2023

Background:

Both clinical and experimental findings demonstrated a rise in prostate cancer in chronic renal illness. However, the clinical data associated with CKD was not looked at the context of prostate cancer. The study aims to investigate prostate cancer risk in CKD patients using clinical data via systemic review and meta-analysis.

Materials and Methods:

Using pertinent pairing keywords, I carried out a thorough exploration of PubMed/MEDLINE and Web of Science. The pooled HR with 95% CI of the considered clinical findings was estimated involving the general inverse variance outcome type. With RevMan 5.3, the total pooled estimate meta-analysis was evaluated utilizing the random effects model.

Results:

Total of six findings were considered for this analysis, with a total of 2,430,246 participants. The age and mean follow-up of the included patients and studies ranged from 55 to 67.4 years and 10.1 to 12 years, respectively. The meta-analysis showed no significant risk of prostate cancer among CKD patients (HR: 0.92; 95% CI: 0.60-1.41;
P = 0.70). The results from subgroup analysis based on eGFR levels ranged ≥30-59 ml/min per 1.73 m2 and also found no significant risk of prostate cancer among CKD patients (HR: 1.04; 95% CI: 0.92-1.18; P = 0.52). Here I did not report statistical heterogeneity found (Q = 0.56, I2 = 0%, P = 0.87). As per the Newcastle-Ottawa scale, the included studies suggested good quality.

Conclusion:

The results suggest no significant risk of developing prostate cancer among CKD patients. Therefore, well-designed prospective cohort studies with stages of CKD and clear predefined prior history and causative factors are needed to support the present evidence strongly.
Inclusive Education and its Fundamental Characteristics: A Reflection on the Evidence-Based Approach
Authors: Kafia Elisabeta , Ibrahimi Silva , Ibrahimi Ervin
Published: April 2023

Introduction:

Political appeal and social pressure, combined with law ambiguity and lack of resources, to avoid the hard decisions, often have brought to a simplified model of inclusive education and to an apparently simplistic solution: opting for the location of education for children with special educational needs and dis¬abilities instead of tackling the routes of the problem.

Scope:

Within this context, the current research aims to explore the fundamental characteristics of inclusive education, highlighting the bio-psycho-social evidence-based approach in education.

Method:

The method applied in the present work is explorative-reflective research on what can be regarded as inclusive education, education for all, and social capital psychoeducation as benchmarks for an integrative society.

Findings and Conclusions:

This research concludes that the inclusive education is not an emergency-adaptive pedagogy but has to be conceived as a medical psycho-pedagogy of raising awareness in healthy personalities and social inclusion, not shunning differences but observing them and seeking to offer to everyone the best opportunities for personal and community growth. Compared to the traditional concept of inclusion, the theoretical perspective of evidence-based approach has a much broader scope and it embraces the fact that inclusive education carries intrinsically also a risk of exclusion that must be actively prevented, and at the same time affirms the importance of involving all actors in creating a truly welcoming community, which must become sensitive to the full range of differences present in children’s life.