bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Monitoring Adverse Effects and Efficacy Associated with Short-Term Mefloquine Chemoprophylaxis: Experience of the Moroccan Level II Hospital in the Democratic Republic of the Congo
Authors: Ouelkabir Soufiane , Brahmi Chaimae , Masca Hamza , Tadlaoui Yasmina
Published: March 2024

Malaria is transmitted by a parasite carried by certain species of Anopheles mosquitoes. The much-debated mefloquine was discovered in the 1970s by U.S. Army researchers. It is widely used to prevent and treat malaria. Our aim is to evaluate the different types of adverse reactions reported by military personnel at the Moroccan hospital in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. This is a prospective, cross-sectional study lasting three months. It was carried out using a three-part questionnaire (patient identification, vector protection used, adverse events reported, and whether or not a malaria attack had occurred). 67 military personnel. The majority of soldiers were men (97.28%), with 95% aged between 26 and 45. 100% of soldiers used mosquito nets and repellents. During the first month of chemoprophylaxis, 30% of soldiers had adverse reactions (60% had nightmares, 30% had asthenia, and 10% had somnolence). From the second month onwards, 50% of soldiers had adverse reactions (65% nightmares, 40% asthenia, 20% memory disorders, 10% somnolence, 5% headaches, and 5% insomnia). Towards the end of the third month, 53% of servicemen experienced adverse reactions (65% nightmares, 40% asthenia, 20% memory disorders, 10% somnolence, 5% headaches, 5% insomnia, and 3% anxiety). During these three months, only one case suffered a malaria attack. Mefloquine is an antimalarial drug commonly used to prevent and treat malaria. It is important to note that chemoprophylaxis alone does not guarantee 100% protection against malaria. Additional measures must therefore be taken, such as wearing long, light clothing, using insecticide-impregnated mosquito nets, and using repellents.
Association of Cystic Dilatation of the Common Bile Duct and Intestinal Volvulus in Children
Authors: Boutahar Ayoub , Kamli Abderrahim , Mimouni Mohammed , Alaoui, Othmane , Mahmoudi Abdelhalim , Khattala Khalid , Bouabdallah Youssef
Published: March 2024

Cystic dilation of the common bile duct is a congenital condition defined by a communicative dilation of the extrahepatic bile duct, whether associated with or without dilation of the intrahepatic bile duct. Intestinal malrotation, on the other hand, refers to a failure of rotation and fixation of the primitive intestinal loop during embryonic life. The association of cystic dilation of the common bile duct with intestinal volvulus is a very rare occurrence, posing a significant diagnostic and therapeutic challenge. Here, we present a case of an 8-year-old girl admitted for the management of cystic dilation of the common bile duct associated with intestinal volvulus, which was surgically treated with a favorable outcome.
Gender Equality as an Element of Indian Socioeconomic Development: Census Scanning
Authors: Sharma Avichal , Sharma Pallavi Pandey , Padmawati Dr K
Published: March 2024

The socioeconomic classification of men and women—how cultures separate men and women and assign them different social roles—is referred to as "gender." The distinction between sex and gender was created to address the widespread propensity to blame women's subordination on their physical makeup. It has long been held that sex determines the various traits, roles, and statuses given to men and women in society and that these factors are natural and hence unchangeable. The duties and behaviors that are allocated to men and women depending on their sexual preferences are considered to be intimately tied to gender. Gendering begins in families and society as soon as a child is born. Sons receive more love, respect, better nourishment, and appropriate medical care at birth than daughters do, which is why the birth of a boy is celebrated whereas the delivery of a daughter is painful. Girls are taught to stay at home and be reserved, while boys are encouraged to be tough and social. These are all gender-based distinctions that society has produced. Therefore, gender inequality is a type of inequality that is unique from other types of socio-economic disparity.
Cutaneous Lichen Planus Following Psoriasis: Wolf’s Isotopic Response
Authors: Alaoui Meryem Elomari , Fliti Amani , Ismaili Nadia , Meziane Mariame , Benzekri Laila , Senouci Karima
Published: March 2024

Wolf's isotopic response refers to the occurrence of a new skin disease at the exact site of an unrelated skin disease that had previously healed. Herein we report a case of wolf’s isotopic response cutaneous lichen planus following psoriasic lesion, that has not been reported before. The initial skin disease was psoriasis and the isotopic response was a lichenoid reaction (lichen planus).
Educação física escolar e o envolvimento dos alunos: o uso dos exergames
Authors: Silva Siomara Aparecida da , Lourenço Guilherme Roberto , Niquini Caríssimo João Marcelo
Published: March 2024

INTRODUÇÃO: Existe uma evasão dos alunos nas aulas de Educação Física escolar que a longo prazo pode trazer consequências como a desmotivação em atividades físicas, sugerindo uma inovação nas aulas, por exemplo o uso da tecnologia. O exergame é uma plataforma de videogame com a possibilidade de interação motora que apresenta desafios e permite a prática de atividade física, podendo ser utilizado nos diversos conteúdos das aulas de Educação Física e que proporciona uma ampliação do processo de ensino-aprendizagem na escola.OBJETIVO: Verificar se atividades através dos exergames são capazes de reintegrar os alunos que não participam das aulas de Educação Física.MÉTODOS: O estudo tem o caráter qualitativo do tipo pesquisa-ação, a pesquisa foi realizada em uma escola estadual da cidade de Ouro Preto (MG) com quatro turmas do Ensino Fundamental II, que teve como procedimentos: observação, intervenção e entrevista. RESULTADOS: Foi observado nas aulas de educação física, que em vários momentos os alunos estavam desmotivados com as atividades, e com a inserção dos jogos eletrônicos, obteve-se uma motivação maior dos alunos nas práticas. Houve relatos positivos sobre a utilização dos exergames, tanto pela prática corporal, quanto pela atividade ter sido prazerosa para os alunos. Além disso, os alunos demonstraram resistências durante a prática, por exemplo, nas atividades de dança, entretanto, muitos relatos de alunos que não praticavam, progrediram com o uso da tecnologia.CONCLUSÃO: Percebeu-se que o exergame é uma possibilidade de ferramenta nas aulas de Educação Física capaz de motivar os alunos a participar das atividades propostas pelo professor.
Machine Learning Mediated Advanced Phage and Antimicrobial Therapy- A Futuristic Approach
Authors: Shanmugha Mary Aarcha , Manik Patil Manali , Kundu Godhuli , Rajaram Kaushik
Published: March 2024

The emergence of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) has overwhelmed the contemporary curatives and have turned into one of the major challenges in the biomedical sector. With increasing deaths being associated with AMR every year; early detection of pathogens and development of novel drugs and alternative therapies, have all become ad hoc in diagnosis, prognosis and patient survival. Bacteriophage therapy remains a viable strategy to counteract AMR, yet unduly restrained by phage resistance. Phage infection is a natural phenomenon and can be widely manipulated in vitro using advanced techniques including the CRISPR/Cas systems which renders phage therapy an upper hand in comparison to conventional drugs. Phage identification, host range detection, determination of phage-receptor binding efficiency, adsorption rate, phage genome analysis are crucial stages in phage selection and phage cocktail preparation and moreover pivotal in flourishing phage therapy. The ascent of translational research and omics has allowed the development of quick, reliable and precise strategies for phage-based diagnosis and treatment techniques. However, in vitro evaluation of AMR and phage factors as well as storing, processing and analyzing large laboratory data outputs are expensive, time-consuming and labor-intensive. Machine learning (ML) is a utilitarian strategy to organize, store, analyze data sets and more importantly allows prediction of certain features by recognizing patterns in the data sets. With the huge number of research been carried out around the globe and enormous data sets being published and stored in databases, ML can utilize the available data to perform and guide in developing alternative therapeutics. Several ML based tools have been developed to predict resistance in host, phage grouping for cocktail preparation, resistance and lysogenic genes detection, phage genomic evaluation and to understand phage-host interactions. ML also allows the in silico analysis of large samples (drug/phage) and reduces sample size for in vitro evaluation thereby reducing overall costs, time and labor. The present review summarizes the available ML algorithms and corresponding databases used in AMR and phage research. It also emphasizes the status quo of antimicrobial and phage resistance in the healthcare sector and analyses the role of ML in analyzing biological databases in order to predict possible phage/drug-host interaction patterns, phage susceptibility, suitability of phage strains for therapy and recommends the most efficient drug combinations and treatment strategies.
TÉCNICA DE JOEL COHEN EN CIRUGÍA GINECOLÓGICA: VENTAJAS Y DESVENTAJAS.
Authors: Naula Antonio Israel Castillo , Valdez Luisa Lisbeth Meza , López Jairo José Ponce , Anchundia Shirley Tatiana Calderón , Yaguana Sally Mabel Zambrano , Aguirre Liliana Elizabeth Herrera , Maurath Narcisa de Jesús Maurath , Pereira Katherine Sofía Mendez , Cedeño Hugo Andres Fernandez , Chang Ivonne Magaly Andrade
Published: March 2024

El estudio se centra en la evaluación de la Técnica de Joel Cohen (TJC) en el ámbito ginecológico. Objetivo: Determinar las ventajas y desventajas de la TJC en cirugías ginecológicas. Metodología: Se realiza una revisión exhaustiva en bases de datos especializadas centrándose en la literatura más reciente, definiendo términos clave relacionados con la TJC, cirugía ginecológica, ventajas, desventajas y palabras clave relacionadas. Resultados: La TJC muestra una reducción de complicaciones quirúrgicas, menor tiempo de recuperación postoperatoria y preservación de la función y anatomía ginecológica. Adicionalmente, se reportan beneficios como la menor necesidad de analgésicos postoperatorios y una reducción en la formación de adherencias. Sin embargo, también se identifican desafíos como las complicaciones específicas, una curva de aprendizaje para su implementación y limitaciones en su aplicabilidad en casos clínicos específicos. En conclusión, la TJC es un avance significativo en la cirugía ginecológica con ventajas evidentes, pero no está exenta de desafíos y limitaciones que deben considerarse
Hölderlin: naturaleza herida y estética sacralidad del νοούμενoν
Authors: Llamas Roig Vicente
Published: March 2024

La intuición estética es solución de acceso al noúmeno que Hölderlin propugna para paliar el defecto genético de intuición intelectual que lo hiciera perceptible prescindiendo de categorías, formas puras de inteligibilidad restrictivamente aplicables a data sensibles (Kant). Es también la experiencia estética la vía para salvar el hiato abierto por la razón, senda de reencuentro con la naturaleza herida. La transposición del noetón platónico, arquetipo epistemológico, a la razón práctica (paradigma ético ante sensibilitatem) en su nouménica desvirtuación culminará en el contemporáneo hundimiento en la irracionalidad, barrido por la pulsión vital de una voluntad concebida como forma metafísica del deseo consciente, ciego afán (Drang) carente de fundamento en sí mismo, cuyo correlato sensible sería el mundo fenoménico: voluntad objetivada como Vorstellung. La cadena de transfiguración pasa por das Heilige, sacralización holderliniana del noúmeno, objeto de experiencia poética inmanente a la naturaleza.
EL ARCAICO ORIGEN DE LOS RITOS:
Authors: Londoño Sanz David
Published: March 2024

El filósofo francés R. Girard en su obra La violencia y lo sagrado estudia el fenómeno del chivo expiatorio, es decir la cohesión social de un grupo a partir de un enemigo común, de una víctima sacrificial. Esta teoría antropológica de la cultura está en relación con la llamada violencia de recambio de la biología, es decir, la violencia desviada hacia enemigos comunes para protección de la comunidad. Si para S. Freud el desarrollo cultural genera inevitablemente neurosis al imponer al individuo una doble orden contradictoria (satisfacer los deseos y a la vez reprimir los deseos) para R. Girard el desarrollo cultural genera no malestar, sino sanidad en el individuo, protegiéndolo de la violencia indiferenciada de épocas arcaicas. Tal vez las instituciones judiciales modernas han intentado racionalizar la figura de los enemigos comunes de la sociedad a través de leyes penales lo más sensatas posibles.
Improvement of technology for obtaining fixed connections due
to the use of ultrasonic
Authors: Sundukov Sergey K.
Published: March 2024

The main direction of improving the technologies for obtaining permanent joints is to increase their operational
properties. One of the ways to solve this issue is the use of ultrasonic vibrations. The effectiveness of the use of ultrasound
is due to the emergence of a number of specifi c effects that make it possible to increase the mechanical properties of the
resulting compounds and intensify the existing technological processes.
Factors Affecting the Quality of Life Among Pulmonary Tuberculosis Patients at the TB-DOTS Outpatient Clinic of Public Hospital
Authors: Zahra Diandra Angelia Az , Sinaga Bintang Yinke Magdalena
Published: March 2024

Background: Indonesia is the second country in the world with the highest burden of tuberculosis. Pulmonary tuberculosis is one of the global health issues that can substantially affect quality of life.

Objective: To analyze the quality of life and associated factors among pulmonary tuberculosis patients.

Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted at the TB-DOTS outpatient clinic of Prof. Chairuddin Panusunan Lubis Universitas Sumatera Utara Hospital, Medan, Indonesia. The study subject was 100 pulmonary tuberculosis patients aged ≥18 years, newly diagnosed, and undergoing treatment from August to October 2023, selected using consecutive sampling. Primary data were collected through face-to-face interviews using the WHOQOL-BREF questionnaire. Descriptive statistics, the chi-square test, and the logistic regression test were used for data analyses.

Results: The chi-square test showed there was a significant relationship between age (p = 0.022), family income (p = 0.005), treatment phase (p < 0.001), and adverse drug reactions (p = 0.040) with overall quality of life. The logistic regression test showed there was a significant relationship between family income (p = 0.007, OR = 3.685, 95% CI = 1.432–9.479) and treatment phase (p < 0.001, OR = 5.643, 95% CI = 2.139–14.888) with the deterioration of overall quality of life.

Conclusion: The treatment phase lasting less than 2 months was the factor that most influenced the deterioration of the overall quality of life. Hence, families, healthcare workers, and the government should consider the treatment phase as a focus of interventions to enhance the quality of life of pulmonary tuberculosis patients
THE MEDIATING EFFECT OF ATTITUDES TOWARDS MATHEMATICS ON THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN ACADEMIC SELF-EFFICACY AND MOTIVATION TO LEARN MATHEMATICS
Authors: Jenifer C. Comahig  , Emmanuel P. Abuzo
Published: March 2024

The primary purpose of this study was to determine the mediating effect of attitudes towards mathematics on the relationship between academic self-efficacy and motivation to learn mathematics. This study employed a quantitative research design with descriptive and correlational methods. Using stratified random sampling, 254 Grade 10 students were selected as respondents from six secondary public schools of Governor Generoso, Davao Oriental during the school year 2022-2023. Furthermore, this study used three adopted research instruments, all were validated to collect data and used mean, standard deviation, and Pearson-r as statistical treatment. The findings showed that academic self-efficacy and motivation to learn math among the students are high, while their attitude towards mathematics is moderate. The findings revealed that academic self-efficacy significantly positively correlates with motivation to learn math, academic self-efficacy significantly positively correlates with attitude towards mathematics, and attitude towards mathematics significantly positively correlates with motivation to learn math. Moreover, attitude towards mathematics partially mediates the relationship between academic self-efficacy and motivation to learn math. These results encourage educators and administrators to take steps for better teaching and learning mathematics. Furthermore, better application of the results demands replication of similar studies in the field of education. This will validate the durability of these relationships beyond the present research setting and contribute to the body of knowledge for a better understanding of different issues and concerns related to attitude towards mathematics, academic self-efficacy, and motivation to learn mathematics.
KEYWORDS: Academic self-efficacy, motivation to learn mathematics, attitudes towards, Grade 10 students, descriptive-correlational design, mediation analysis, Governor Generoso, Davao Oriental, Philippines
Assessing the implementation of the plan and the rhythm of production of the crusher based on the dynamics of power consumption
Authors: Kochura Denys
Published: March 2024

The relevance of this study is driven by the growing interest in developing and implementing effective local development strategies that encompass comprehensive measures for the formation and development of the financial-economic potential of territorial communities. In the context of changing economic realities and contemporary challenges, the EU experience is significant for creating adaptive and innovative development models capable of ensuring local communities' long-term viability and prosperity. The article aims to increase the efficiency of diagnosing the intra-shift hourly arrhythmia of crusher product output, making it possible to manage the rhythm of product output during production quickly. The article discusses the methodology for assessing the implementation of the plan and the rhythm of production of the crusher based on the dynamics of power consumption. Existing methods for assessing the rhythm and implementation of the production plan involve assessing the rhythm and fulfilling the plan over a sufficiently long period (days, months, years) after the end of the production process and calculating the volume of products produced. However, for operational production management, it is necessary to evaluate the rhythm and implementation of the plan in the production process, considering hourly and intra-shift operating modes. To substantiate the method for assessing the implementation of the production plan based on indicators of arrhythmicity of power consumption, proven methods for measuring and economic analysis of the rhythmicity of product production were used. The connection between indicators of arrhythmia in output and in power consumption was established based on the theory of crushing minerals and methods of analysing electrical loads in the power supply theory to industrial enterprises. Operational methods have been developed to determine the rhythm and fulfilment of the production plan for fractional factories by analysing intra-shift hourly diagrams of the electrical load of technological equipment. It is shown that existing methods for assessing production rhythm allow us to conclude only after the release of products. The proposed methods for assessing rhythm allow us to evaluate the process of implementing the plan and the production rhythm during the production process by the time of shipment of the finished product. For the first time, methods have been developed to indirectly assess the rhythm and implementation of the production plan based on the dynamics of the factory's power consumption. The developed methodology for quickly assessing the production rhythm and fulfilling the crusher’s production plan allows us to reduce energy costs for ore crushing and increase the economic efficiency of crushing factories.
Keywords: rhythm of production, crushers, energy consumption, enterprise economics, mining and transport complex, energy saving.
Trends in the development of HR technologies in the context of the development of the digital economy and society
Authors: Irtyshchev Oleksandr
Published: March 2024

The rapid development of digital technologies, caused by modern challenges, leads to radical changes in the main spheres of society's life, including the work process. Society spends most of its life at work, so many scientists and researchers are looking for ways to increase labor productivity by possibly minimizing labor costs. By implementing digital technologies in personnel management, a large part of managers wants to get the maximum increase in labor productivity, which will ensure an increase in the competitiveness of enterprises. However, comparing the costs of implementing digital technologies with and without personnel management, they conclude that such investments need to be more proficient. Despite the costly investment in digital technology, today's challenges force leaders to digitally transform HR to ensure they can compete among the rest. The purpose of writing the article is to research trends in the development of HR technologies in the context of the development of the digital economy and society. The study of the main trends in the development of HR technologies in the conditions of the digital economy and society was carried out, which would allow a comprehensive classification of modern information technologies used in personnel management. The classification of modern information technologies in HR management is disclosed: Internet and Cloud technologies, Big Data analysis, artificial intelligence, and specialized software. It has been proven that for enterprises, there is a wide range of information technologies in the field of HR management, which allows you to choose the products you need for the program; this will increase the productivity of employees and ensure the competitiveness of economic entities. It is proposed that the organization create its information systems for personnel management based on the primary analysis of Big Data, which will ensure appropriate integration with existing processes. It was determined that using chatbots is promising for most enterprises, allowing customers to evaluate their service or provide feedback.
Keywords: HR technologies in personnel management, information and cloud technologies, Big Data analysis, artificial intelligence, chat bots.
Management of competitiveness of enterprises in the context of sustainable development
Authors: Uzhva Alla
Published: March 2024

Introduction. The viability of enterprises' competitiveness is determined by the results of their production and sales activities in conditions of sustainable development. High competitiveness is the primary condition for modern enterprises' development and effective functioning in market conditions. Competition forces enterprises of various forms of ownership to constantly monitor changes in supply and demand and the cost of material resources, reduce production costs, improve the quality of their products and services offered on the market, and increase their competitiveness.
Competitiveness is an indicator that reflects the effectiveness of the entire complex of economic mechanisms, considering all factors and mechanisms. Increasing competitiveness is a long-term process that is carried out by the chosen strategy of the company's development and ensures the achievement of competitive advantages: a reduction in the cost of production, increasing its priority; implementation of innovations, identifying the advantages of own goods compared to substitutes; use of price factors to increase competition; search for new areas of product use, etc.
Goal. The purpose of the article is to analyze the management of enterprises' competitiveness in the conditions of sustainable development.
Method (methodology). The research process applied the methods of comparison, analysis, and theoretical and logical generalization. The dialectical research method became the methodological basis.
The results. The article examines the influence of external and internal factors on the management of the competitiveness of enterprises in the context of economic, social, and environmental components of sustainable development; problematic aspects of ensuring the competitiveness of enterprises in conditions of sustainable development are analyzed; it has been proven that the dynamism of competitive advantages requires constant monitoring of their development trends and systematic development of complex measures for the development of existing and formation of new competitive advantages of the enterprise; it was determined that fundamentally new management solutions and strategic alternatives must be used to improve the results of operations radically. The conditions for increasing the competitiveness of enterprises in the context of the components of sustainable economic development are proposed and substantiated.
Keywords: enterprise competitiveness, management, sustainable development, factors, indicators of competitiveness.
Estudio comparativo de actitudes machistas en universitarios arequipeños según su sexo
Authors: Quiroz Bejarano Luis Joaquín , Díaz Díaz Nayely Nikol
Published: March 2024

La presente investigación de tipo no experimental y transversal, tiene como objetivo comparar las actitudes machistas presentes en estudiantes universitarios arequipeños. Para el análisis de la variable se realizó su conceptualización y descripción, además de comparar el nivel en que se presentan las actitudes machistas en los grupos determinados por el sexo. Con este propósito se utilizó la Escala de Actitudes Machistas (LEYCE), que fue elaborada y validada por Leydi Ramos Sobrevilla y Cesar Enrique Aguirre Cucho (2021). La muestra estuvo compuesta por 436 estudiantes de dos universidades privadas de Arequipa cuyas edades fluctúan entre 18 y 28 años. Los resultados reflejaron que la variable está presente en un nivel bajo en el 47.7% de la muestra, mientras que el 36% tiene un nivel medio, y el 16.3% alto. Los datos obtenidos sugieren que las actitudes machistas se encuentran principalmente en hombres.
High expression of apoptosis-related LMNB2 predicts an unfavorable outcome: A potential prognostic biomarker for liposarcoma
Authors: Li Xinyu , Wu Jialin , Yue Man , Hou Mengwen , Han Jiayang , Zhao Binbin , Sun Tiantian , Han Xu , Liu Guangchao , Zhang Kaifeng , Wu Tinggai , Ye Ting , Tu Mengjie , An Yang
Published: March 2024

Liposarcoma (LPS) is the most prevalent soft-tissue sarcoma and the second most common malignant mesenchymal sarcoma. Molecular markers have proven instrumental in guiding the diagnosis, prognosis, and treatment strategies for LPS patients. Identifying potential therapeutic targets is essential for developing effective intervention strategies for LPS. LMNB2, an apoptosis-related gene, exhibits associations with various tumors. Therefore, exploring the feasibility of LMNB2 as a prognostic biomarker for LPS is crucial. After screening for differentially expressed genes (DEGs), which were analyzed by GEO2R, 14 apoptosis-related genes were obtained by overlapping DEGs from the GSE21122 and GSE159659 datasets. SPSS software was used for univariate analysis. Receiver operating characteristic curves were constructed by GraphPad software to compare the expression of LMNB2 between LPS and normal tissues. Kaplan–Meier curves were generated to verify the correlation between LMNB2 expression and survival time. GeneMANIA and STRING were used to construct LMNB2-related gene-gene and protein–protein interaction networks. Hiplot software facilitated function and pathway enrichment analysis to determine the potential mechanism of LMNB2-mediated LPS progression. CIBERSORT was used to evaluate the correlation between LMNB2 expression and immune cell infiltration. The expression level of LMNB2 was significantly higher in LPS, and the high expression of LMNB2 was significantly related to poor prognosis in LPS patients. Further analysis indicated that LMNB2 was mainly involved in “senescence” and “apoptosis,” further confirming its role in regulating the occurrence and development of LPS by modulating the cell cycle progression and apoptosis. This study demonstrates that the elevated expression of LMNB2 is significantly associated with poor prognostic outcomes in LPS, suggesting that LMNB2 holds high potential as a new biomarker for LPS. This study is designed to elucidate the potential mechanism of LMNB2-mediated LPS progression, with the prospect of improving therapeutic development by identifying LMNB2 as a promising prognostic biomarker for LPS.
Hereditary angioedema: A case report
Authors: Bouzoubaa Youssef , Benghaleb Hamza , Bijou Walid , Oukessou Youssef , Rouadi Sami , Abada Redallah , Roubal Mohamed , Mahtar Mohamed
Published: March 2024

Angioneurotic edema (ANE) is a frequently encountered presentation in the emergency department. This condition manifests itself as sudden, unpredictable episodes of edema in cutaneous and mucosal tissues, commonly affecting the eyes, oral cavity, lips, and larynx. It is crucial to acknowledge that ANE is a component of a range of allergic manifestations, often associated with urticaria and occasionally of non-allergic origin. In some cases, this condition can lead to laryngeal edema, causing airway obstruction and potentially fatal consequences if not diagnosed in a timely manner. After 2007, the term ANE was replaced by the term angioedema (AE) in the literature for its conciseness and wider recognition. The purpose of this comprehensive article is to present a detailed analysis of a clinical case involving a 75-year-old patient diagnosed with AE, accompanied by a thorough examination of relevant literature that has significantly contributed to our understanding of this complex medical condition.
Pixels to precision: Remote thoracic and pediatric cardiac surgery mentorship with Rods&Cones® Technology in Kigali, Rwanda
Authors: Blum Jessica D. , Ejigu Yayehyirad Mekonnen , Tefera Girma , Maloney James D.
Published: March 2024

Surgery is the final frontier in global medicine; yet, access to essential surgical services in low- and middle-income countries remains a significant barrier to equitable care. With a rise in non-communicable diseases and a shortage of skilled surgeons, the need for mentorship becomes crucial to capacity building. The COVID-19 pandemic acted as a catalyst for remote mentorship, leading to the development of innovative solutions such as Rods&Cones®. Herein, we describe one example of remote mentorship conducted across a distance of more than 7,700 miles between King Faisal Hospital in Rwanda and the University of Wisconsin Hospital in the US. This paper aims to demonstrate how advances in remote mentorship technology can overcome existing barriers and aid in expanding the global surgical workforce in thoracic surgery.
Water quality evaluation of the Danube River basin in Bačka (northern Serbia) using multivariate statistical techniques
Authors: Milentijević Nikola , Pantelić Milana , Obradović Sanja , Radulović Mirjana , Ristić Dušan , Stojanović Vladimir , Dolinaj Dragan
Published: March 2024

The study aimed to analyze changes in water quality based on ten physicochemical parameters for the Danube River in Bačka. Data from three profiles over a twenty-year interval were used and processed using multivariate statistics. An ANOVA indicated that the quality of surface water is mostly at a satisfactory level. Sufficient amounts of dissolved oxygen indicate a favorable aeration regime. The surpassing of the annual and monthly values of suspended solids was recorded for all profiles (especially in summer). The summary results show that most parameters, except for suspended solids, are within the allowed values for water quality Class II. A Pearson’s correlation test indicates a moderate to weak correlation of the analyzed parameters. A PCA analysis determined the influence of (a) eutrophication processes; (b) ecological factors; and (c) concentrated sources of pollution. Changes in the Danube’s water quality, primarily increased concentrations of suspended solids, can exert a limiting influence on some economic activities and their planning.
The Future of Malaysia’s Dependency on Indonesian Foreign Labors: Findings from Key Informants’ Interview
Authors: Ab Malek Zaki Farah Nuraishah , Ajis Mohd Na’eim , Abdul Rahman Mohd Fitri
Published: March 2024

International migration has become major contemporary change in this era, especially in both developed and developing countries, including Malaysia and Indonesia. Malaysia’s transformation in preparing the country to become industrial based economy has shaped the country as one of the favorite countries in Southeast Asia region for foreign labors migration. The highest migration for job seeking came from neighboring country especially Indonesia. The migration of Indonesians not only drive by the job opportunities but supported by the history of community mobility, geographical proximity, existence of social networks and the similarities of languages, religions and cultures. The arrival of Indonesian labors to Malaysia is a constant necessity for both countries. This paper aims to predict Malaysia’s dependency on Indonesia’s foreign labors in the future. This paper employs qualitative approach in gathering data using five key informants from various authorities involve in the recruitment and management process of foreign labors in Malaysia. It is found that geographical location and job offers are among the pulling factors for the Indonesian foreign labors to choose Malaysia as working destination. Employers in Malaysia too prefer Indonesian foreign labors to reduce their operational cost. The weakness of Malaysian policies and law also does not help in reducing the number of Indonesian foreign labors. Thus, it can be concluded that it is a tough effort to make Malaysia reduce its dependency on Indonesian foreign labors in near future.
Verification of regulatory formulas for assessing the level of accelerations in SP 286.1325800.2016 "Construction facilities of increased responsibility. Rules of detailed seismic zonation" based on real data
Authors: Deshcherevskaya Elena V. , Pavlenko Olga V.
Published: March 2024

The normative formulas of SP 286.1325800.2016 for estimation of peak ground accelerations in earthquakes were checked on records obtained in the near-fault zones of strong earthquakes (MS ~6.9÷7.15) of Japan made by K-NET and KiK-net stations. It was found that the recorded values of peak accelerations have a fairly large scattering even in the selected narrow range of magnitudes, which is obviously due to local site effects (soil response, topographic effects, etc.), as well as to differences in the characteristics of the earthquake sources and the paths of seismic wave propagation. Calculations by the normative formulas produced estimates that are near the lower limit of the recorded peak accelerations, and in the near-source zones, they noticeably underestimate the recorded peak accelerations. In general, the formulas of SP 286.1325800.2016 give us only approximate estimates, and therefore, it is necessary to develop more reliable methods for estimating peak accelerations and other parameters of seismic motion, taking into account soil conditions and regional characteristics, with components of probabilistic analysis.
New Hybrid Conjugate Gradient Method with Global Convergence Properties for Unconstrained Optimization
Authors: Salih Yasir , Hamoda Mohamed Ahmed , Rivaie Mohd
Published: March 2024

Nonlinear conjugate gradient (CG) method holds an important role in solving large-scale unconstrained optimization problems. In this paper, we suggest a new modification of CG coefficient  that satisfies sufficient descent condition and possesses global convergence property under strong Wolfe line search. The numerical results show that our new method is more efficient compared with other CG formulas tested.
Scalar Parameter of a Spectral PRP Conjugate Gradient Method for Unconstrained optimization
Authors: Yakubu Usman A , Iguda Abdul , Mandara Abba V , Murtala Salisu
Published: March 2024

In recent times, conjugate gradient method (CG) have been broadly used to solve nonlinear unconstrained minimization problems as a result of fewer storage locations and computational expensive in dealing with large-scale problems. In this work, we present a spectral PRP CG method which derived from the CG search direction without secant condition and utilized some of the benchmark test problem functions with several variables to prove its global convergence properties and satisfies sufficient descent condition, the results are validated by exact line search techniques.
Comparison of Picard and Newton iterative schemes in the finite element modeling for one-dimensional variably saturated-unsaturated flows
Authors: Islam M S , Ahamad R
Published: March 2024

Numerical simulation of saturated-unsaturated flow in permeable media is of incredible enthusiasm for some parts of science and engineering. Demonstrating of fluid flow in variably saturated-unsaturated permeable media generally brings about systems of highly nonlinear partial differential equations, Richards’ equation, which are not reasonable diagnostically except if ridiculous and distorting presumptions are made with respect to the attributes, flow dynamics, and properties of the physical frameworks. Picard and Newton methods are the most usually practiced iterative methods for the numerical solution of the nonlinearity coupled frameworks. A finite element numerical model was developed to precisely and efficiently figure a solution of the nonlinear Richards’ equation with homogeneous and layered soil. In this work, we have considered these two regular iterative strategies which can be utilized in a solution methodology for the nonlinear Richards' equation governing flow in variably saturated-unsaturated porous media. We have evaluated the efficiency, accuracy, robustness and computational efficacy of the iterative Newton and Picard methods. The assessments depend on three distinctive test issues of one-dimensional saturated-unsaturated flow with homogeneous and heterogeneous soil properties. Besides, spatial adjustment will be founded on a fine spatial discretization and temporal adjustment will be practiced utilizing variable order, variable step size dependent on the backward Euler finite difference formula. The computed outcomes obviously demonstrated that the methodology was all the more computationally productive, yet additionally increasingly precise and robust. Computational execution was significantly improved with the Picard strategy, and which could be utilized to simulate heterogeneous soil and Newton scheme is superior for homogeneous soil materials.
A New Efficient Approach Based On Chaotic Map For Image Encryption
Authors: HADOUDA Ali , TRACHE Najia , KHELFI Mohamed Fayçal
Published: March 2024

The protection and security of data and information have become of paramount importance in the deferential areas including imaging, so it is best to protect them before transmitting them. Today, various types of techniques and methods based on Chaotic Encryption are used to overcome several types of threats. In this paper, we propose a new efficient image encryption system using a new simple function permutation pixels(confusion) of an image and a chaotic generator map, the proposed cryptosystem based on three steps: confusion, shuffling, diffusion. In the confusion step, the pixels of the original image is swapped by a simple permutation function. In the shuffling step, the confusing image is devised over four blocks as each block of pixels of the image is mixed, allowing to give more unpredictability. In the diffusion step, the shuffling image is diffused by combining chaotic sequence generated from the chaotic generator map used. The evaluation parameters used are: Number of Pixel Rate Changes (NPCR), Unified Average Change Intensity (UACI), Peak Signal to Noise Ratio (PSNR) and Mean Square Error (MSE).
Implementation of Knowledge Management to Support the Knowledge Sharing for Rural Community Empowerment Programs during the Covid-19 Pandemic
Authors: Firdaus Mgs. Afriyan , PARADIBA Rizmaudy Shania , Indah Dwi Rosa
Published: March 2024

The empowerment of rural communities has an important role in supporting the village's Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The Covid-19 pandemic has greatly influenced the implementation of rural community empowerment programs. Knowledge sharing using a knowledge management system (KMS) can be a solution to overcome obstacles in implementing rural community empowerment programs, such as counseling, training, mentoring, knowledge distribution, and reporting. The application of knowledge sharing using a KMS can be an innovation in program implementation, enabling partnerships of various parties, as well as being applicable in the conditions of the Covid-19 Pandemic with features of tacit knowledge management, explicit knowledge management, and knowledge-seeking from various related parties.
INTRUSION DETECTION AND PREVENTION SYSTEM IN SME'S LOCAL NETWORK BY USING SURICATA
Authors: Veerasingam Prakaash , Abd Razak Shukor , Abidin Ahmad Faisal Amri , Mohamed Mohamad Afendee , Mohd Satar Siti Dhalila
Published: March 2024

In the present era, Cybercriminals are increasingly focusing their attention on the local networks of SMEs. Due to the lack of resources and skilled workers in the cybersecurity field., SMEs struggle to prevent and detect fraudulent activities within their networks. To address this challenge, an Intrusion Detection and Prevention System (IDPS) is crucial for optimising network security in SMEs. This research paper explores the implementation of Suricata, an IDS/IPS tool, on a Raspberry Pi 2B embedded platform to create an effective IDPS for SMEs'  the study demonstrates the viability of Suricata on low-budget IoT networks with low data traffic. Previous research has shown that Suricata outperforms other systems such as Snort in terms of accuracy and packet loss rate when running on multi-core configurations. The proposed solution offers real-time intrusion detection and prevention capabilities, protecting small business networks from unauthorised access and providing users with timely notifications of network attacks. With Suricata running on OPNsense, SMEs can enhance their network security and safeguard their valuable assets against intrusions.
SPAM DETECTION MODEL USING TENSORFLOW AND DEEP LEARNING ALGORITHM
Authors: Govindan Shalini , Abidin Ahmad Faisal Amri , Mohamed Mohamad Afendee , Mohd Satar Siti Dhalila , Abdul Kadir Mohd Fadzil , Abd Hamid Nazirah
Published: March 2024

As technology is becoming an integral aspect of every person's life since it makes living simpler and more efficient. As technology advances, spam attacks are becoming increasingly widespread. In this paper, we propose a solution to tackle this issue by comparing Convolutional Neural Network (CNN), Recurrent Neural Network (RNN), and Long Short-Term Memory (LSTM) deep learning techniques. Our objective is to develop a spam detection model that can effectively identify and filter out spam text. To evaluate the performance of our proposed model, we conducted experiments on a meticulously curated dataset consisting of spam and ham instances. The RNN model demonstrated exceptional accuracy, achieving an accuracy rate of 98.36%. Comparative analysis revealed that the CNN model achieved an accuracy rate of 97.10%, while the LSTM model attained an accuracy rate of 92.85%. These findings highlight the superior performance of the RNN model in accurately detecting spam using the TensorFlow platform. This research contributes to the advancement of spam detection methodologies, providing valuable insights for the development of effective spam filtering systems in the digital realm.
PASSWORD MANAGER SECURITY USING HONEY ENCRYPTION ALGORITHM AND HONEYPOT TECHNIQUE
Authors: Danial Anas , Abdul Kadir Mohd Fadzil , Amri Abidin Ahmad Faisal , Mohamed Mohamad Afendee , Abdul Hamid Nazirah , Mohd Satar Siti Dhalila
Published: March 2024

Password managers are crucial tools for securely storing and managing multiple passwords. However, they can become targets for attackers attempting to gain unauthorized access to sensitive user data. In this paper, we propose an approach to password manager security by combining the Honey Encryption algorithm with the Honeypot technique. By implementing Honey Encryption on the authorization process of the password manager, we can effectively divert attackers to a honeypot, which contains a list of fake/honeyword passwords. The honeypot is designed to be high interaction, allowing us to gather valuable information about the attacker, such as their IP address and MAC address. This information can be crucial for further analysis and taking appropriate actions to mitigate the security breach. Our proposed system provides an additional layer of security to password managers, making them more robust against unauthorized access attempts.
Simulation of Co-Crystal Solubility in the Mono-Solvents at Different Temperatures
Authors: Ali Shayanfar  , Abolghasem Jouyban
Published: March 2024

This communication reports correlative models for the simulation of the solubility of co-crystals dissolved in mono-solvents at various temperatures. The trained models provided reasonably accurate results for three investigated co-crystals (as model co-crystals) by using Abraham, Hansen and Catalan parameters of the mono-solvents as input values.
Perineural Injection of Mecobalamin Versus Dextrose 5% Against Clinical Changes and Electrophysiological Features of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Patients at Dr. Mohammad Hoesin General Hospital, Palembang, Indonesia
Authors: Henry Sugiharto  , Masita  , Andini Diah , Try Merdeka Puri
Published: March 2024

Background: Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) is a common compression neuropathy with symptoms of pain, tingling, and numbness in the hands. Perineural injections of steroids and mecobalamin have been shown to be effective in relieving CTS symptoms. This study aims to compare the effectiveness of the perineural injection of mecobalamin and 5% dextrose on clinical changes and electrophysiological features in CTS sufferers.

Methods: This research is a pilot study open-label randomized controlled trial conducted at Dr. Mohammad Hoesin General Hospital Palembang. A total of 24 CTS patients were randomly divided into two groups: the mecobalamin group (n=12) and the 5% dextrose group (n=12). Patients in both groups received a single perineural injection.

Results: In the mecobalamin group, there were significant improvements in pain scores (NPRS), Boston carpal tunnel questionnaire (BCTQ) - symptom severity scale (SSS) and functional status scale (FSS), as well as median nerve motor and sensory conduction after 2 weeks. In the 5% dextrose group, there were significant improvements in pain scores and BCTQ-SSS but not in BCTQ-FSS and nerve conduction. Comparison between groups showed significant differences in BCTQ-SSS and sensory conduction amplitude.

Conclusion: Perineural injection of mecobalamin and 5% dextrose is effective in improving clinical symptoms of CTS. Mecobalamin showed better effects on BCTQ-SSS and sensory conduction amplitude than 5% dextrose.