bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Features of sleep organization in students of Perm higher educational institutions
Authors: Kalashnikova T. P. , Polygalova N. L. , Yaroshenko A. A. , Bakunina E. S. , Selezeneva D. R.
Published: March 2023

Objective. To assess the quality of sleep in students of higher educational institutions of Perm taking into account the profile, anxiety level and social employment.

Materials and methods. The study enclosed 300 students of three higher educational institutions of Perm. The features of sleep were analyzed on the basis of questioning followed by statistical treatment of the obtained data.

Results. For all the students, the prevalence of the borderline parameters with subjective assessment of the quality of sleep was a general feature. The students of medical university with a high subjective assessment of the quality of sleep had an excessive daytime sleepiness (50 % of respondents). Medical students were characterized by a night and twenty-four-hour operating schedule and a more expressed situational anxiety. For the students of humanitarian and pedagogical institutions, combination of a high level of personal anxiety with low parameters of the quality of sleep were typical. Sleep was characterized by a long falling asleep with frequent awakening during the night, plenty of dreams often anxious by their content. At the same time, most students preferred work in the daytime. This group of students had a maximum risk for the development of sleep apnea. The students of polytechnic university appeared to be less vulnerable. However, the analyzed subjective characteristics of sleep among most of them demonstrated the borderline disorders, less than 1/3 of them had optimal parameters.

Conclusions. The obtained results put the question of optimizing organization of sleep and wakefulness among students of higher educational institutions, prevention of disorders of circadian rhythms and their consequences, elevation of students information awareness on reciprocal influence of sleep and wakefulness. If necessary, there should be a possibility of correction by a somnologist and/or psychotherapist.
Clinical and laboratory phenotype of postcovid asthenic syndrome in children of primary school age
Authors: Vinogradov Eugene I.
Published: March 2023

Objective. To determine the clinical and laboratory features of the postcovid syndrome in children of primary school age.

Materials and methods. The analysis of complaints and anamnesis, somatic and neurological status in 24 children who had a new coronavirus infection was carried out; the results were also analyzed according to the Subjective Asthenia Scale (version for parents), the Quality of Life Assessment Scale (version for children), the Waynes questionnaire and scheme, the functional status scale. The concentration of monocytic chemotactic factor in the saliva was determined using enzyme immunoassay.

Results. Most of the children presented astheno-vegetative complaints, which were confirmed by the MFS scores, and the Wayne's questionnaire and scheme. The concentration of monocytic chemotactic protein in the examined cohort of children was 32.48 23.22 pg/ml, with no significant difference by sex. The level of physical functioning by the quality of life scale was significantly higher in boys (100.00 0.00 points) than in girls (82.03 15.46 points, p = 0.02). A correlation was obtained between the salivary monocyte chemotactic protein content and the scores obtained using the Wayne questionnaire and scheme, as well as the MFS and functional status scales.

Conclusions. Vegetative and asthenic syndromes are closely related to the concentration of salivary monocyte chemotactic factor.
Energy Optimization of a Series Hybrid Electric Ship Propulsion System
Authors:   Maritime University, Department of Mechatronics and Electrotechnology Szczecin, Poland, German-Galkin Sergey , Tarnapowicz Dariusz
Published: March 2023

The electric ship propulsion system due to its economic advantages and, first of all, better mechanical properties than internal combustion engines (influence on ship manoeuvrability) have gained popularity in recent years. This paper presents an investigation of a series hybrid electric propulsion system where two sources of power are used: a permanent magnet synchronous generator and energy storage battery to supply electric propulsion system, which is a permanent magnet synchronous motor. Controlling the power flow from multiple power sources in a series hybrid mechatronic system is important to increase the energy efficiency of the propulsion system. Developing a suitable power flow control method is difficult due to the nonlinear nature of the power sources in the series system. In this paper a method of energy optimization of the system has been verified which allows to improve energy efficiency by reducing reactive power in the system. In this paper, an analytical study of the mechatronic system of a serial hybrid electric ship propulsion system is carried out based on the analysis of the steady-state electromagnetic and energy relations. The proposed control with energy optimization was compared with the commonly used FOC control. The analytical studies have been confirmed by performing simulation studies in Matlab-Simulink program. The proposed optimization method allows its use not only in ship electric drives but also in other autonomous electric drives using the series topology of the hybrid system.
Pengembangan Modul Menulis Kalimat Efektif untuk Siswa Kelas IV SD
Authors: Anggraini Dita Dwi , Arafik Muh. , Rini Titis Angga
Published: March 2023

Abstract: The problem that researchers found at SDN Bumiayu 03 is that students still have difficulty using effective sentences when learning Indonesian. This difficulty is due to the incomplete coverage of the material in learning Indonesian, especially the effective sentence material presented in the student book. The existing books are still lacking in variety and lack of examples and practice questions. Teachers in learning only use thematic books without any additional teaching materials that support Indonesian language learning, especially effective sentence material. The aim of the research and development is to produce an effective sentence writing module for fourth grade students at SDN Bumiayu 03 which is valid according to material experts, teaching materials experts and practice for students and teachers as users.The ADDIE model is used in this research and development, which includes analysis, planning, development, implementation, and evaluation. According to the findings of this study, the material expert validation test received 93.1 percent (very valid), the teaching material expert validation test received 97.9 percent (very valid), the student response questionnaire received 95.3 percent (very practical), and the user practicality test received 97.5 percent. (very practical). The conclusions from the development research results above show that the product of the Effective Sentence Writing module for Grade IV Students at SDN Bumiayu 03 is appropriate for use in learning activities.

Abstrak: Masalah yang peneliti temukan di SDN Bumiayu 03 adalah siswa masih kesulitan dalam menggunakan kalimat efektif ketika pembelajaran bahasa Indonesia. Kesulitan ini dikarenakan cakupan materi dalam pembelajaran bahasa Indonesia khususnya materi kalimat efektif yang disajikan dalam buku siswa kurang lengkap. Buku yang ada masih kurang bervariasi dan kurang banyak contoh dan latihan soal. Guru dalam pembelajaran hanya menggunakan buku tematik saja tanpa adanya tambahan bahan ajar lain yang mendukung pembelajaran bahasa Indonesia khususnya materi kalimat efektif. Tujuan dari penelitian dan pengembangan untuk menghasilkan modul menulis kalimat efektif bagi siswa kelas IV SDN Bumiayu 03 valid menurut ahli materi, ahli bahan ajar dan praktis untuk siswa serta guru sebagai pengguna. Model ADDIE digunakan dalam penelitian dan pengembanga ini, yang meliputi analisis, perencanaan, pengembangan, implementasi, dan evaluasi. Berdasarkan temuan penelitian ini, uji validasi ahli materi diperoleh 93,1 persen (sangat valid), penilaian uji validasi ahli bahan ajar diperoleh 97,9 persen (sangat valid), dan hasil angket respon siswa diperoleh 95,3 persen (sangat praktis), serta uji kepraktisan pengguna diperoleh 97,5 persen (sangat praktis). Kesimpulan hasil penelitian pengembangan di atas, menunjukkan bahwa produk modul Menulis Kalimat Efektif Untuk Siswa Kelas IV SDN Bumiayu 03 layak digunakan dalam kegiatan pembelajaran.
Pengembangan Media Pembelajaran Scrapbook Berbasis QR Code Materi Sumber Energi Kelas IV SD
Authors: Yulhavisda Winda Maula , Sukamti Sukamti , Untari Esti
Published: March 2023

Abstract: This study aims to develop a scrapbook based QR Code class IV energy sources that are valid according to material experts, media experts, practical for teachers and interesting for students. The research method uses ADDIE. The instruments used are interviews, observations, and questionnaires. This product obtained the results of material expert validation with a percentage of 95.8 percent and expert validation obtained 100 percent. The result of practicality according to the fourth grade teacher is 93.75 percent and the results of the student questionnaire assessment on a small scale get a percentage of 93.75 percent while on a large scale it gets a percentage of 96.73 percent. QR Code-based scrapbook learning media is very valid, very practical, and very interesting to use.

Abstrak: Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengembangkan media pembelajaran scrapbook berbasis QR Code materi sumber energi kelas IV yang valid menurut ahli materi, ahli media, praktis bagi guru serta menarik bagi siswa. Metode penelitian menggunakan ADDIE. Instrumen yang digunakan yaitu wawancara, observasi, dan angket. Produk ini memperoleh hasil validasi ahli materi dengan persentase 95,8 persen dan validasi ahli diperoleh 100 persen. Hasil kepraktisan menurut guru kelas IV adalah 93,75 persen dan hasil penilaian angket siswa pada skala kecil memperoleh persentase 93,75 persen sedangkan pada skala besar memperoleh persentase 96,73 persen . Media pembelajaran scrapbook berbasis QR Code termasuk sangat valid, sangat praktis, dan sangat menarik untuk digunakan.
Effects and symptoms of dehydration in Brazilian jiu-jitsu athletes
Authors: Bueno João Carlos Alves , Andreato Leonardo Vidal , Andrade Alexandro , Flores Junior Miguel Alencar , Alves Ragami Chaves , Smolarek André de Camargo , De Souza Junior Tácito Pessoa , Del Vecchio Fabricio Boscolo
Published: March 2023

Objective. To measure rapid weight loss and urinary indicators of hydration status, as well as to assess the effects and symptoms of dehydration in Brazilian jiu-jitsu (BJJ) athletes at different moments. Methods. 17 male BJJ athletes (aged: 24.4 ± 3.5 years; body mass (BM): 76.8 ± 14.6 kg; body fat: 16.6 ± 6.4%), were evaluated between 8 and 9 am at three different moments: Baseline (10 days pre- competition), measurement of BM and stature, collection of urine samples, and food record of the previous 24 hours; pre-competition, measurement of BM, urine samples, and questionnaire to assess rapid weight loss (RWL), and post-competition (24h after), day after competition, with measurement of BM, and urine samples for analysis of specific gravity. Results. There was a tendency to decrease BM to compete (baseline: 76.8 ± 14.6 kg, pre-competition: 75.4 ± 13.4 kg, post-competition: 77.3 ± 13.7 kg; p < 0.07), with 88.2% of athletes using methods that increase dehydration. The majority of athletes were dehydrated at the three time points of the study (94.1%; USG = 1.021 ± 0.005 Usg at baseline, 88.2%; 1.020 ± 0.007 Usg at pre-competition, 88.2%; 1.022 ± 0.008 Usg on the post-competition day), accompanied by symptoms associated with RWL (82.4% increased heart rate, 52.9% headache, 47.1% hot flashes, 41.2% nausea, 41.2% disorientation, and 29.4% dizziness). Conclusions. Rapid pre-competitive weight loss and symptoms associated with dehydration were observed in the BJJ athletes. It is recommended that educational measures are promoted to inhibit RWL among BJJ athletes, requiring the engagement of health professionals and organizations that govern the sport (federations and confederations).
Reexamining the Inscription of a Chimi Found at the Site of Sacheonwangsa Temple and Assuming Installation Location of It
Authors:   Korean Ancient Historical Society, Lee Jae-hwan
Published: March 2023

A piece of a Chimi(a decorative roof tile on the ridge of the roof) with inscription, found at the Site of Sachenwangsa Temple, has been regarded as a material indicating that the Chimi was called ‘Rumi(樓尾)’ during the Silla Dynasty. However, as a result of reexamining the inscription, it is appropriate to be read as ‘樓瓦’. ‘樓瓦’ means ‘a roof tile of a tower’, rather than a term for the specific structure such as Chimi. Building sites of the main building(Geumdang), a hall(gangdang), corridors, two wooden pagodas, and two ‘assumed altars for the Mudra’ were identified in the Site of Sacheonwangsa Temple. ‘樓’ basically means a tower with multiple floors. Coriddors, a hall, and the main building do not seem to match the meaning of ‘樓’. Wooden pagoda corresponds to the meaning, but there is no case where it is referred to as ‘樓’. It is also structually inappropriate to install Chimi. The word ‘樓門(a tower gate)’ appears in the historical records, but it seems that ‘門(gate)’ was more suitable than ‘樓(tower)’ as a sign to indicate the installation location of the Chimi. A pair of sites ‘assumed altars for the Mudra’ which lies symmetrically in the east and west behind the main building is noteworthy as for the location of the Chimi. They were assumed altars where the monk Myeongrang(明郞) conducted the Mudra ceremony during the reign of King Munmu, but there are still many questions about whether the sites correspond to them. Earlier, those sites have been presumed to be ‘Sutra Tower’ or ‘Bell Tower’. The possibility of a tower building with a roof built on high platform was raised recently. Consequently, it can be assumed that ‘樓’ where the Chimi with inscription was installed was one of the sites of ‘assumed altars for the Mudra’.
The Study on Urban Management at Royal Capital Cities of Hanseong Baekje
Authors:   Korean Ancient Historical Society, Hong Seung Yeon
Published: March 2023

This study explores the chronological and functional relationship between the Mongchontoseong and Pungnabtoseong, the two royal capital cities of Hanseong Baekje State (300 AD-475 AD). As a result of accumulation of excavation data, it is possible to examine the archaeological aspects of regarding the management of the two capital cities in Baekje. According to the summed probability distribution of radiocarbon dates and pottery type analysis, an apex period of Pungnabtoseong was preceded to Mongchontoseong. Moreover, based upon the Bayesian modeling of radiocarbon dates and settlement patterns, the usage period of the capital cities can be divided into three. In Phase 1, Pungnabtoseong was firstly occupied and residential facilities appeared. In Phase 2, ritual facilities and urban infrastructure were viably installed in Pungnabtoseong. During Phase 3, as Mongchontoseong began to expand its scale, the function of Pungnabtoseong changed. While ritual and storage facilities were mostl-y found in Pungnabtoseong, residential, ritual, storage facilities and other infrastructure were comprehensively identified in Mongchontoseong. The spatial-temporal change in two capital cities presents the change in urban management of capitals during the early Baekje state. Before the construction of Mongchontoseong, Pungnabtoseong was used as a singular capital city. However, Mongchontoseong concurrently took a role of the urban center under different functions with Pungnabtoseong.
Variability and Meaning of the Central Tomb Groups in Sogaya Region
Authors:   Korean Ancient Historical Society, Yeo Changhyun
Published: March 2023

In order to understand the nature and interrelationship of the Sogaya group formed and grown in the southwestern Gyeongnam region of the Namgang River water system and the southern coastal region of Goseong-Masan from the early 5th to the late 6th century, this paper attempted to establish indicators of archaeological material culture and find the volatility of the central ancient tomb group. The establishment of Sogaya-style earthenware appears for the first time in an earthenware complex buried in a large wooden tomb, and it affects the distribution pattern of earthenware-style according to the growth and fluctuations of the central ancient tombs. In the Sogaya area, there are multiple central ancient tombs depending on the period, so it is different from the distribution of earthenware styles in the late Gaya countries. The large wooden tomb during the transition period, which can be seen as the tomb of the head of the Sogaya region, is a flat tubular structure using fine gravel and small stones, and a local-style earthenware complex is buried. Large wooden tombs with this structure show differences in hierarchy at the location, size of the burial site, and burial relics compared to the early burial tombs of the latter part Gaya in inland areas such as Aragaya, Daegaya, Daraguk, and Bihwagaya. As a result of presenting the growth model of the late Gaya tombs from the large wooden tombs to the central ancient tombs of the ancient tombs during the transition period, most of the large wooden tombs in the Sogaya area could not grow into the ancient tombs due to internal and external complex factors. Hapcheon Samga Ancient Tombs were assumed to be an expanded A model that grew into a central ancient tomb group equivalent to the major small countries of Gaya, and Goseong Songhak-dong Ancient Tombs were assumed to be an expanded B model that grew rapidly as a port of external exchange after the 6th century. During this period, the Sogaya area did not show any control, but Songhak-dong Ancient Tombs showed gold pieces for Baekje and Silla dressing from Daegaya and Japan harnesses, so the hierarchy and character of the group can be inferred to some extent. Although it is understood that the emergence of large wooden tombs in the Soya area, the distribution of earthenware complexes, and the variability of the graded central tombs reflect the group's internal structure and hierarchy to some extent, the interpretation of various material data should be supplemented.
Features of the development and course of otolaryngological diseases in patients with chronic renal insufficiency
Authors: Savchenko A.A. , Avkaeva S.Y. , Avkaeva S.Y. , Velmatova E.V. , Lyaskanova L.V. , Geidarova E.M.
Published: March 2023

In the modern world, patients suffering from chronic renal insufficiency quite often also have a number of other diseases, among which otolaryngological ailments occupy far from the last place. The causes of the development of ENT diseases against the background of the development or chronic course of kidney disease usually lie in the weakening of the immune system of patients, as well as in the use of certain pharmacological complexes by the latter, which have side effects expressed in a negative effect on the functions of ENT organs. Patients who have been shown and underwent kidney transplantation are particularly at risk of developing otolaryngological diseases, since such patients need lifelong treatment to suppress the immune system and minimize the likelihood of organ rejection. A decrease in the body's defenses under certain conditions leads to the development of diseases of various natures, including otolaryngological ones. The authors believe that the otorhinolaryngological dysfunctions discussed above that have arisen in patients with CKD are usually permanent and difficult to control, have a negative impact on the quality of life of patients with CKD. For this reason, patients suffering from CKD should be regularly monitored by an otolaryngologist, undergoing regular examinations. The importance of these procedures is determined by the fact that individual otolaryngological disorders, in case of their early detection, may be reversible. In addition, correctly and timely prescribed treatment can limit the development of individual ENT pathologies.
Variation of Omicron from COVID-19: A Review
Authors: Hemeg H.A.
Published: March 2023

In Wuhan, China, where the virus first appeared, a cluster of severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS) coronavirus-2 cases were reported. On March 11, 2020, the World Health Organization (WHO) declared a pandemic due to the rapid global spread of the virus that causes this ailment, known as coronavirus disease 19 (or simply COVID-19). There have been reports of illness among persons of all ages in every region of the globe where COVID-19 has spread. Due to the lack of a reliable antibody test, nasopharyngeal and oropharyngeal swabs are currently analysed using reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR). The severity of the symptoms depends on where you fall on a clinical spectrum describing the severity of the ailment. The great majority of patients either have no symptoms but are still contagious to others in close proximity to them, or they have a mild influenza-like sickness that cannot be separated from a normal upper respiratory tract infection. Moderate and severe cases need hospitalisation and psychological care, including non-invasive and invasive ventilation, antivirals, antibiotics, antipyretics, and steroid medicines. Some patients may need plasma exchange treatment or immunomodulatory drugs to recover from their illness. Pharmaceutical firms are beginning human trials in several places across the globe in an effort to find an efficient and safe COVID-19 vaccine. This in-depth analysis, based on recently-published research findings, examines the genetic characteristics, likely zoonotic origin, and receptor binding of SARS-CoV-2. In addition, we attempt to describe the SARS-CoV-2 Omicron variant against COVID-19, including its clinical and epidemiological features, as well as its diagnosis and therapy.
Review on Cardiac Arrhythmias with ECG Interpretation on Different Myocardial Regions
Authors: Gulothungan G. , Vickram A.S.
Published: March 2023

Electrocardiogram (ECG) is one of the major diagnostics tools for Cardiac Arrhythmias (CA). ECG interpretation is more important to provide specific treatment of different arrhythmic myocardial regions. In this article the aim is to focus on detailed normal and abnormal ECG interpretation with different myocardial regions. Contraction and Relaxation Process (CRP) during cardiac cycle generates complex ECG with addition of each conduction node electrical vector activity in cardiac conduction system. Epinephrine stimulates Beta1 adrenergic receptors to produce more G stimulation proteins and thus leads to increase calcium level in the cell that provides frequent production of Action Potential (AP) like sinus tachycardia, Early Afterdepolarization (EAD) and Delayed Afterdepolarization (EAD). Myocardial scar regions, AP cannot move because of blockage, in turns moving rapidly around the dead area in a circular way to lead reentrant arrhythmias. On the other hand of respiration cycle, vagus outflow fluctuates (inspiration) the Sinus Node (SN) to increase heart rate (R-R distance will decrease, more P wave and QRS complex will be produced) and to decrease heart rate during expiration (R-R distance will be more). Finally conclude that different myocardial dysfunction regions are the major cause of multi-classified cardiac arrhythmias.
Procalcitonin levels as a predictor of clinical outcome in sepsis
Authors: Anil P.K. , Patil V.C.
Published: March 2023

Background: Sepsis is defined as a life-threatening condition resulting from an inappropriate response of the body to any infection. Procalcitonin has been found to be a good marker for the diagnosis of sepsis. However, there are limited studies on the relationship between increased procalcitonin levels and the clinical outcome. Therefore, the present study aimed to determine the serum procalcitonin levels in septic patients and its association with mortality. Methods: This prospective, observational study was conducted from December 2017 to May 2019 and included 75 septic patients aged >18 years. Detailed history, physical, clinical and laboratory (procalcitonin) examination were performed for all the patients, and the clinical outcome was measured by calculating the Acute Physiology and Chronic Health Evaluation (APACHE) II severity score. Chi-square test and Mann-Whitney U test were used to analyze the data. Results: Distribution of procalcitonin levels between the survival or non-survival patients was found to be insignificant (P=0.09545). However, the difference in APACHE II scores between the survivors and non-survivors was observed to be statistically significant (P=0.0001007). Moreover, the area under the ROC curve for serum procalcitonin and APACHE II score was found to be 87.31% and 76.97%, respectively. Conclusion: The present study found that the serum procalcitonin levels were elevated in septic patients, thus establishing its involvement in the prognosis of sepsis. Increased procalcitonin levels were also found to be associated with the increase in the APACHE II severity score. Therefore, both procalcitonin levels and APACHE II severity score can be used as biomarkers for the diagnosis of sepsis.
Use of machine learning techniques for effective prediction of heart disease
Authors: Kotia A.S.S. , Rastogi M. , Bhongade R.A.
Published: March 2023

One of the most important problems now affecting the globe is heart disease. A significant problem in the field of clinical knowledge analysis might be disorder prediction. Many medical conditions can be identified, detected and predicted using machine learning. This study uses machine learning methods and Python programming to study heart disease prediction. Heart disease has become a prevalent and fatal condition in the last few years due to the suppression of fat. Excessive pressure in the human body causes this disease to develop. Using multiple features from the dataset, researchers can predict heart disease. To assess patient performance, a dataset consisting of 12 parameters as well as 70000 unique data values ​​was used. The main goal of this study is to increase the accuracy of heart disease detection by using algorithms where the target output determines whether the subject has heart disease. This study provides the base for future heart disease prediction by using the machine learning method.
Optimization of Hemodynamic Monitoring System of Heart Rate using Cardiac Sensor
Authors: Bhuava J. , Vishvanayak . , Kotia A.S.S.
Published: March 2023

The principles of hemodynamic monitoring have not yet altered in terms of technological development in recent years. The main goal of hemodynamic monitoring system is targeted for critically ill patients’ remains to be an accurate assessment of the systemic circulation and its response to tissue oxygen requirements. The problem due to heart failure caused by a different disease that harms the activity of the heart and hemodynamic circulatory system. It comprises cardiomyopathy, heart disease, a high blood pressure, heart inflammation, and increased heart rate. In present research an attempt was made for hemodynamic monitoring of heart rate by using fabricated cardiac sensor which provide to detect abnormal physiology and take action before the problem starts, such as the cases of organ failure and death arise. The most popular invasive hemodynamic monitoring system is arterial pulse-wave analysis, pulmonary artery catheters, but also central venous catheters. It finds that monitoring of the patient's cardiac output, Pulmonary Artery Pressure (PAP), volume status, and tissue oxygen absorption may be necessary in certain critical cases. It concludes that as medical knowledge of a patient's critical disease is improved, their capacity to monitor and treat efficiently will increase with help of hemodynamic monitoring. In future, On the basis of large data, the advent of artificial intelligence and machine learning may enable predictive analyses of hemodynamic issues before they really arise.
Physiotherapy and Physical Activity: A Cross-Sectional Survey Exploring Physical Activity Promotion and the Physical Activity among Physiotherapists in Bangalore
Authors: Pavani B. , Anand M. , Sudhakar S.
Published: March 2023

Introduction: Physical action is a significant viewpoint in our everyday life. In India, around 36.9% of the population is inactive physically. Physical action has a significant medical advantage related to increasingly ideal natural cardiovascular disease hazards considering youngsters and teenagers’ profiles. Healthy habits are progressively significant in physiotherapists as they are future advisors who dismiss embracing a healthy way of life and are bound to neglect to set up well-being advancement and open doors for their patients. Aim of the Study: The study's objective is to identify the physical activity levels among the Physiotherapist in Bangalore. Material and Method: This study involves 100 Physiotherapists between the ages of 22-50 years of male and female genders in Bangalore. A self-reported physical activity assessment was taken using the IPAQ (International Physical Activity Questionnaire) based on inclusion and exclusion criteria. Outcome Measure: Participants self-reported physical activity using the IPAQ Questionnaire, which comprises 4 generic items (Occupation, leisure time, domestic, transport). Analysis: Interpreting the data using the SPSS V. 20 software. Conclusion: This study shows that 50% of physiotherapists are physically active and 36% are moderate, and 14% are low in physical activity in Bangalore.
Simple spectrophotometric assay for doxycycline drug in their pure form by using Enzymatic approaches
Authors: Al-Fatlawi F.K.K. , Al-Rufaie M.M.M. , Alkhafaji A.M.M.
Published: March 2023

Enzymes are biological catalysts (as well referred as biocatalysts) that assist live organisms speed up biochemical reactions. They can be separated from cells and cells. A wide spectrum of catalysts are involved to catalyze. of economically relevant techniques were applied. The current project aims to create a new spectroscopic method for measuring doxycycline in large amounts and in pharmaceutical form. The proposed approach involves oxidizing doxycycline with 2-aminophenol in the existence of hydrogen peroxide as well as the enzyme peroxidase to create a brightly colored molecule with an absorbance values of 408 nm. To achieve the highest color intensity, the reaction conditions are tuned. It was discovered that as the concentration of doxycycline was raised, the absorbance increased linearly. In the range (2-40 µg / mL), systems conform with Beer's law. The coefficients of correlation were found to be 0.9994. According to calculations, Sandal sensitivity is 0.00076 g/cm2.The analysis and recovery studies of these approaches were statistically validated. Pharmaceutical preparations are subjected to the technique. 0.047 is the percentage of relative standard deviations. Recovery studies were used to assess the accuracy, which revealed that are were99.66,99.5and 100.62. The usual excipients included in pharmaceutical formulations did not cause any interference. The established procedures are sensitive, simple, additionally repeatable, as well can be utilized for routine doxycycline analysis in various pharmacological dosage forms.
Effect of Dual Task Training, Gait Training and Vestibular Rehabilitation on Balance and Quality of Life in Post Stroke Adults
Authors: VEENA K.S. , SELVARAJ S.P.T. , NANDHINI B. , RAMALAKSHMI K. , ANNIE J.M. , CARLIN J.R.J. , SENTHIL S.P.
Published: March 2023

OBJECTIVE: To investigate the effectiveness of dual task training, gait training and vestibular rehabilitation on balance and quality of life in post stroke adults. MATERIALS AND METHODS: This Pilot study was carried out on 45 post stroke participants both male and female who fulfilled the inclusion criteria were recruited for the study with age group between 40 to 60 years from out-patient physiotherapy department of Dr. M.G.R. Educational and Research Institute, Deemed to beUniversity. The subjects were randomly assigned into 3 groups, each group consisting of 15 subjects. Group A received dual task training for thrice a week of 45 minutes per session for 4 weeks. Group B received gait training program for thrice a week of 30 minutes per session for 6 weeks. Group C received Cawthorne and Cooksey exercises of vestibular rehabilitation for thrice a week of 60 minutes per session for 8 weeks. The outcome measures used were Global Quality of Life Scale (GQOL) and Berg Balance Scale (BBS). RESULT: When the mean values of GroupA, Group B and Group C were compared on GQOL and BBS scale revealed significant increase in the post test mean value with Group C showing 87 and 55 on GQOL and BBS respectively, which was higher than Group A mean values 84.1, 52.33 and followed by Group B mean value 80, 53.3 at p ≤ 0.001. Hence, Group C which received vestibular rehabilitation was more effective than other groups.
Effectiveness of educational intervention on knowledge on self care practices following Percutaneous Coronary Interventions
Authors: Shanmugalakshmi A. , M . , Viji M. , Madhavi S.
Published: March 2023

A study to assess the effectiveness of educational intervention on knowledge on self-care practices of patients following percutaneous coronary interventions at KMCH, Coimbatore. Aimed to assess the effectiveness of educational intervention on knowledge on self-care practices following PCI, The study was conducted at KMCH cardiac ward, cardiac day care. The Sample size consisted of 60.Modified General System Theory of Ludwig VonBertalanfy’s Conceptual framework was used. The data collection was done for a period of 6 weeks. Non-probability purposive sampling technique and informed consent was obtained. The investigators collected the demographic data and clinical variables from the patientcase sheet. The self-administered questionnaire was administered to assess the knowledge on self-care practices. After 20 minutes the completed questionnaire was collected back, followed by brief explanation education was given regarding the acute coronary syndrome, management and post PCI self-care practices through computer assisted education. The post assessment of knowledge on self-care practices was measured on patients with regular follow up from 15 days.The post test assessment of knowledge on self care practices shown a statistically significant improvement
Smart monitoring, management and control of Blood bank Management System using IoT
Authors: Joly M. , Kavitha S. , Pradeep A.
Published: March 2023

An emergency system that directs the quick accessibility and availability of blood and delivery is entitled in a blood donation center. There exists a high demand for blood as a life saver in case of emergencies and the primary purpose of these blood donation centers meant to supply blood to the needy people. The unavailability of donor at the correct time is the foremost issue met by several people in case of emergencies. In our work, a group of people with data about their blood group and other details are made as a software for easy access. An application software has been developed where the Blood donation centers can inform about the Blood Stock and supply to people at urgent times. Since there are several steps involved in donating blood manually, the reliability and precision will be less. The proposed automatic blood bank system has been planned and developed into sector which involves sensors like temperature sensor, IR sensor, GSM module interfaced with Arduino Mega. Subsequent sector comprises of Wi-Fi module for files transference to administrator and third sector has been designed to monitor the position of existing blood stock. Entirely the web page designed narrates the obtainable blood stock in the blood bank which will be displayed on web page, so that the needy person can acquire required blood group from neighboring blood donation center.
A non-invasive technique to detect thyroid using IoT
Authors: Saravanan N. , Sudha G. , Selvarasu S. , Hariprakash R. , Ajaykumar A. , Surjith V.
Published: March 2023

This system presents a thyroid monitoring sensor for Internet of Things (IoT) applications. The proposed architecture is energy-efficient and user-friendly. Thyroid monitoring can be done either by monitoring the basal body conductance or through blood samples. In this work, basal body conductance is the quantity sensed for thyroid monitoring. The conductance acquisition is performed by an electrode along with an amplifier and a Node MCU. The designed module implements the conductance acquisition module along with the calibration method to dynamically optimize the sensor design. The sensor should be non-intrusive to avoid possible disturbs and also because the person who wears it could feel uncomfortable. Furthermore, the system acquisition should be designed with wireless technology. Finally, the sampling rate of the acquisition and the material of the sensor have to be revised. A large majority of sensors provide signals with artifacts and out layers that make difficult information extraction.
Protein Energy Malnutrition-an Overview
Authors: Nightingale F. K.A. , Sarathi S. , Hemavathy V. , Monisha J.A. , Pandian B.
Published: March 2023

Protein-energy malnutrition or PEM is the condition of lack of energy due to the deficiency of all the macronutrients and many micronutrients. It can occur suddenly or gradually. It can be graded as mild, moderate or severe. In developing countries, it affects children who are not provided with calories and proteins.
Effectiveness of health education on behaviour on diabetic care among rural adult diabetic patients -- a pilot analysis
Authors: Jegatha C. , Hemavathy V.
Published: March 2023

Diabetes claims the lives of about one million Indians each year. According to the Indian Heart Association, the number of people diagnosed with diabetes in India would rise the most by 2030. The increasing frequency is linked to a combination of genetic vulnerability and the growing middle class in India's adoption of a high-calorie, low-activity lifestyle. Pretest, patients had 7.88behaviour score and in posttest they had 12.00behaviour score, like a result, the average score difference is4.12, difference is huge and it is statistically significant behaviour gain score, The student's paired 't'test was used to determine statistical significance. The relationship between post-test behaviour and patient demographic characteristics. Above primary level educated patients and>10 years duration of illness patients are having more favorable behavior score than others. It was confirmed using chi square test and Yates corrected chi square test. This study concludes by proving the effectiveness of health education on behaviour on diabetic care among diabetic patients
Effectiveness of the Range of Motion Excercise on Levels of Heamoglobin Among End Stage Renal Disease Pateints Receiving Heaodialysis , Sbmch at Chennai
Authors: Semmalar S. , Hemavathy V.
Published: March 2023

Design adopted for this study was true experimental research (2021 ) study was conducted at Haemodialysis’ Unit at Sree Balaji Medical College and Hospital among End stage renal disease patients receiving haemodialysis to explore the level of Haemoglobin (Hb)among End stage renal disease patients receiving haemodialysis by using purposive sampling technique ,the estimated sample size was 240 ,in that 120 from experimental group and 1o from control group were selected for the study based on inclusion criteria and exclusion criteria. Selected demographic and clinical variables data were collected by using interview schedule method and the Haemoglobin levels were assessed by laboratory method as routine test was taken by the hospital norms. Range of motion exercise (ROM) was performed by the Experimental group, pre and post test was done among two groups. The calculated value for haemoglobin pre test mean score for Experimental group as follows 9.44 with SD of 2.09 post test mean 10.43 with SD of 1.89 ,the calculated t value was 17.54 ,p value was 0.001 shows the significance .
Effectiveness of Application / of Flavored (Honey and Tulsi) Ice Chips on Reduction of Oral Mucositis Among Chemo Therapy Receiving Patients
Authors: Azrudheen B. , KalaBarathi S.
Published: March 2023

Background: Oral mucositis is a common complication of cancer chemotherapy. It begins 5 to 10 days after the start of chemotherapy and lasts 7 to 14 days. Chemotherapy-induced oral Mucositis causes the lining of the mouth to atrophy and break down, forming ulcers.Objectives: To determine the effectiveness of flavored ice chips in level of oral Mucositis among patients receiving chemotherapy in experimental group.Methods: A quasi experimental research design was adopted to conduct the study with 60 samples who met the inclusion criteria at Saveetha medical college and hospital. Samples were selected by purposive sampling techniques and were assigned into experimental (n=30) and the control group (n=30). Samples were selected by using the WHO Oral Mucositis Grading Scale. The pretest assessment was done y using WHO Oral Mucositis Grading Scale for both groups. Experimental group were received the flavored ice chips intervention on twice daily for 5 days. The control group received the routine hospital measures. The post test assessment was done by using the same tool was done at the end of 5day for both groups. Results: Out of 30 samples in the experimental group calculated paired t‘ test value of t=10.865 was found to be statistically significant at p
Effect of Topical Insulin Versus Normal Saline Dressing on Diabetic Wound Healing: An Experimental Comparative Study
Authors: Kamali M. , Thenmozhi P. , KalaBarathi S.
Published: March 2023

Introduction: Diabetic foot ulcer is one of the most significant and devastating complications and a major cause of hospitalization among patients with diabetes. It leads to severe economic and social burdens. The management of Diabetic foot ulcers remains a major therapeutic challenge. Hence, the present study was conducted to compare the topical insulin and normal saline dressing on wound healing among patients with a diabetic foot ulcers. Methods: An experimental research design was adopted to conduct the study with 60 samples matched with the inclusion criteria in Saveetha Medical College and Hospital. Samples were allocated into experimental group I (n=30) and experimental group II (n=30) by simple random sampling. The baseline outcomes were measured at the beginning of the study. Pre-assessment was done using the Bates-Jensen wound assessment tool in experimental I & II. Experimental group I received topical insulin dressing, and experimental group II received normal saline dressing daily for 14 days. Post-assessment was done on the seventh and fourteenth days using the same tool for both groups. Data were analyzed using SPSS. Results: A significant improvement in the level of wound healing was observed at the level of p< 0.001 within and between a group of pretest, post-test I, and Post-test II by repeated measures ANOVA. The overall comparison of wound healing between experimental groups I & II revealed that the calculated F value of F=12.679 shows a statistically (p
Effectiveness of Swallowing Exercises on Dysphagia Among Patients with Cerebrovascular Accident
Authors: Padmavathi M. , Minolin M. , KalaBarathi S.
Published: March 2023

Background: Cerebrovascular disease is defined by the World Health Organization from rapidly progressing clinical signs of focal impairment of brain function lasting more than 24 hours or clinical signs of focal neuropathy due to persistent obstruction of the blood supply or intracerebral haemorrhage. Dysphagia, or difficulty swallowing, is a serious, life-threatening condition that affects many patients in the first hours and days after a stroke.Objective:To determine the effectiveness of swallowing exercise on dysphagia among patient with Cerebrovascular accident in experimental group.Methods:A Quasi-experimental research design was adopted for the study with 60 samples who met the inclusion criteria at Saveetha Medical College and Hospital. Samples were selected by using purposive sampling technique and samples were assigned into the experimental group(N=30) and the control group (N=30). The samples are selected by using Gugging swallowing screen scale to pre-test assessment both experimental and control group. The experimental group receivedthe swallowing exercises for 10 minutes per day before breakfast in the morning for five consecutive days. The control group received hospital routine care. The post assessments were done by using Gugging Swallowing Screen at the end of 5th day of intervention to both the experimental and control group. Results:Out of 30 samples in experimental group the pretest mean score of dysphagia among dysphagia was 14.0±3.21 and the posttest mean score was 17.0±3.25. The mean difference score was 3.0. The calculated paired‘t’ test value was found to be statistically significant at p
Prediction of Heart Disease using Machine Learning Algorithms with Feature Selection Techniques
Authors: Murugesan G. , Kavitha C.T. , Jabakumar G.G. , Swarnalatha E.
Published: March 2023

Data is an asset in the digital era, and enormous data was generating day by day in all the fields, including the healthcare industry. The data on the healthcare industry data consists of personal information and disease-related information about a patient and stored in various formats and units. Machine learning and Artificial Intelligence techniques will help us analyze the voluminous amount of data to identify the hidden patterns of a specific disease from the healthcare data and help us predict a particular disease in the future. In this paper, we proposed a decision support system to predict heart disease, especially cardiovascular disease, through machine learning algorithms. This system experimented with the reduced set feature of the UCI Machine learning repository dataset using a linear kernel-based support vector machine algorithm. This system has also compared it with other machine learning algorithms such as K-Nearest Neighbours, Decision tree, and Random forest in Python. All four machine learning algorithms' performance has been evaluated based on accuracy, misclassification rate, precision, recall, and f-score value. From the experimental results, SVM with a linear kernel function classification algorithm produces better accuracy of 95.08% compared with others for predicting heart disease.