bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
A Review of Force Myography Research and Development
Authors: Xiao Zhen Gang , Menon Carlo
Published: October 2019

Information about limb movements can be used for monitoring physical activities or for human-machine-interface applications. In recent years, a technique called Force Myography (FMG) has gained ever-increasing traction among researchers to extract such information. FMG uses force sensors to register the variation of muscle stiffness patterns around a limb during different movements. Using machine learning algorithms, researchers are able to predict many different limb activities. This review paper presents state-of-art research and development on FMG technology in the past 20 years. It summarizes the research progress in both the hardware design and the signal processing techniques. It also discusses the challenges that need to be solved before FMG can be used in an everyday scenario. This paper aims to provide new insight into FMG technology and contribute to its advancement.
Modeling of the Return Current in a Light-Addressable Potentiometric Sensor
Authors: Yoshinobu Tatsuo , Sato Daisuke , Guo Yuanyuan , Werner Carl Frederik , Miyamoto Ko-ichiro
Published: October 2019

A light-addressable potentiometric sensor (LAPS) is a chemical sensor with a field-effect structure based on semiconductor. Its response to the analyte concentration is read out in the form of a photocurrent generated by illuminating the semiconductor with a modulated light beam. As stated in its name, a LAPS is capable of spatially resolved measurement using a scanning light beam. Recently, it has been pointed out that a part of the signal current is lost by the return current due to capacitive coupling between the solution and the semiconductor, which may seriously affect the sensor performance such as the signal-to-noise ratio, the spatial resolution, and the sensitivity. In this study, a circuit model for the return current is proposed to study its dependence on various parameters such as the diameter of contact area, the modulation frequency, the specific conductivity of the solution, and the series resistance of the circuit. It is suggested that minimization of the series resistance of the circuit is of utmost importance in order to avoid the influence of the return current. The results of calculation based on this model are compared with experimental results, and its applicability and limitation are discussed.
An Improved Energy-Efficient Routing Protocol for Wireless Sensor Networks
Authors: Liu Yang , Wu Qiong , Zhao Ting , Tie Yong , Bai Fengshan , Jin Minglu
Published: October 2019

Cluster-based hierarchical routing protocols play an essential role in decreasing the energy consumption of wireless sensor networks (WSNs). A low-energy adaptive clustering hierarchy (LEACH) has been proposed as an application-specific protocol architecture for WSNs. However, without considering the distribution of the cluster heads (CHs) in the rotation basis, the LEACH protocol will increase the energy consumption of the network. To improve the energy efficiency of the WSN, we propose a novel modified routing protocol in this paper. The newly proposed improved energy-efficient LEACH (IEE-LEACH) protocol considers the residual node energy and the average energy of the networks. To achieve satisfactory performance in terms of reducing the sensor energy consumption, the proposed IEE-LEACH accounts for the numbers of the optimal CHs and prohibits the nodes that are closer to the base station (BS) to join in the cluster formation. Furthermore, the proposed IEE-LEACH uses a new threshold for electing CHs among the sensor nodes, and employs single hop, multi-hop, and hybrid communications to further improve the energy efficiency of the networks. The simulation results demonstrate that, compared with some existing routing protocols, the proposed protocol substantially reduces the energy consumption of WSNs.
On Mautner-Type Probability of Capture of Intergalactic Meteor Particles by Habitable Exoplanets
Authors: Kovačević Andjelka B.
Published: October 2019

Both macro and microprojectiles (e.g., interplanetary, interstellar and even intergalactic material) are seen as important vehicles for the exchange of potential (bio)material within our solar system as well as between stellar systems in our Galaxy. Accordingly, this requires estimates of the impact probabilities for different source populations of projectiles, including for intergalactic meteor particles which have received relatively little attention since considered as rare events (discrete occurrences that are statistically improbable due to their very infrequent appearance). We employ the simple but comprehensive model of intergalactic microprojectile capture by the gravity of exoplanets which enables us to estimate the map of collisional probabilities for an available sample of exoplanets in habitable zones around host stars. The model includes a dynamical description of the capture adopted from Mautner model of interstellar exchange of microparticles and changed for our purposes. We use statistical and information metrics to calculate probability map of intergalactic meteorite particle capture. Moreover, by calculating the entropy index map we estimate the concentration of these rare events. We further adopted a model from immigration theory, to show that the time dependent distribution of single molecule immigration of material indicates high survivability of the immigrated material taking into account birth and death processes on our planet. At present immigration of material can not be observationally constrained but it seems reasonable to think that it will be possible in the near future, and to use it along other proposed parameters for life sustainability on some planet.
Freshwater Supply to Metropolitan Shanghai: Issues of Quality from Source to Consumers
Authors: Li Maotian , Chen Jing , Finlayson Brian , Chen Zhongyuan , Webber Michael , Barnett Jon , Wang Mark
Published: October 2019

Shanghai is experiencing drinking water supply problems that are caused by heavy pollution of its raw water supply, deficiencies in its treatment processes, and water quality deterioration in the distribution system. However, little attention has been paid these problems of water quality in raw water, water treatment, and household drinking water. Based on water quality data from 1979 to 2016, we show that microbes (TBC), eutrophication (TP, TN, and NH3–N), heavy metals (Fe, Mn, and Hg), and organic contamination (chemical oxygen demand (COD), detergent (Linear Alklybenzene Sulfonate, LAS), and volatile phenols (VP)) pollute the raw water sources of the Huangpu River and the Changjiang (Yangtze River) estuary. The average concentrations of these contaminants in the Huangpu River are almost double that of the Changjiang estuary, forcing a rapid shift to the Changjiang estuary for raw water. In spite of filtering and treatment, TN, NH3–N, Fe, COD, and chlorine maxima of the treated water and drinking water still exceed the Chinese National Standard. We determine that the relevant threats from the water source to household water in Shanghai are: (1) eutrophication arising from highly concentrated TN, TP, COD, and algal density in the raw water; (2) increasing salinity in the river estuary, especially at the Qingcaosha Reservoir (currently the major freshwater source for Shanghai); (3) more than 50% of organic constituents and by-products remain in treated water; and, (4) bacteria and turbidity increase in the course of water delivery to users. The analysis presents a holistic assessment of the water quality threats to metropolitan Shanghai in relation to the city’s rapid development.
Critical Factors for the Success of Rural Water Supply Services in Brazil
Authors: Machado Anna V. M. , dos Santos João A. N. , Quindeler Norbertho da S. , Alves Lucas M. C.
Published: October 2019

The universalization of drinking water in rural communities poses a great challenge to developing countries, where rural areas often receive poor water service coverage and limited attention from authorities. This scenario is the current reality in Brazil. The community management model of rural water services has proven to be a noteworthy approach to ensure the continuity of water supply where private and public entities do not operate. However, its sustainability depends on several aspects. The authors of the current paper performed a thorough review of relevant publications in the rural sanitation field of study using the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews (PRISMA) methodology, which enabled the creation of a list of essential factors capable to ensure the sustainability of Rural Water Supply Services (RWSS). Using the Nominal Group Technique with a selection of participants from a national conference held in Brazil in 2015, specialists hierarchized the factors, demonstrating their perception of the most important aspects necessary in RWSS throughout Brazil. Consequently, the authors noticed the necessity of a strong enabling environment, which recognizes small communities and their local services. Water quality control, post-construction support and the existence of a financial scheme were also pointed out as important aspects to ensure RWSS’s sustainability.
EKLESIOLOGI KEMURIDAN DALAM KAJIAN TEKS GAUDIUM ET SPES ART. 1
Authors: Laksito Petrus Canisius Edi
Published: October 2019

The First Pastoral Consultation of the Diocese of Surabaya held on November 26th-28th 2009 proposed The Basic Direction of the Diocese of Surabaya 2010-2019, which is stating the desire of the Church of the Diocese of Surabaya to be“a communion of Christ’s disciples, which is more and more maturing in faith, convivial, full of service and missionary”. The Second Pastoral Consultation held on October 18th-20th 2019, keeping this purpose statement for the next 10 years inThe Basic Direction of the Diocese of Surabaya 2020-2030, thus confirms the significancy of an “Ecclesiology of Discipleship” for the formation of the people of the Diocese. This paper wants to propose a study regarding this ecclesiology based on the document of the Second Vatican Council, i.e. The Pastoral Constitution Gaudium et Spes, art. 1. Being a Pastoral Constitution on the Church in the modern world, Gaudium et Spes, opened with a statement regarding the unity of the followers of Christ and the men of this age, would be fundamentally authoritative and enlightening for reflecting the vocation of the local Church of Surabaya as “a communion of the disciples of Christ” to become aware of her mission for the world (ad extradimension), while she is, as a communion of the faith (ad intra dimension), journeyingtowards eternal unity with the God
Melanophylla dianeae (Torricelliaceae), a New, Critically Endangered Species from a Remnant Forest Fragment in East-central Madagascar
Authors: Lowry II Porter P. , Birkinshaw Chris , Schatz George E. , Antilahimena Patrice
Published: October 2019

Melanophylla dianeae Lowry & G. E. Schatz (Torricelliaceae) is described as a new species from a remnant fragment of highly threatened humid forest in east-central Madagascar. Collected for the first time in 2016, just five adult trees are known from an area that has been heavily impacted by forest clearing for slash-and-burn agriculture. Mature fruits have been collected in an attempt to grow seedlings, and air-layering is being trialed on an adult tree to produce vegetative material for propagation, as part of an effort to ensure ex situ conservation of this rare species. An IUCN Red List risk of extinction assessment reveals that M. dianeae is Critically Endangered.
Criminal Law Doctrine and Philosophical Theories. Reflections on the Book of Sergey A. Bochkarev (2019) Filosofiya ugolovnogo prava: postanovka voprosa [Philosophy of Criminal Law:
Posing of the Question]. Moscow: Norma. 424 pp
Authors: Dubovik Ol’ga L.
Published: October 2019

In the modern context the interest to researches in the area of phi lo-sophical doctrines of the branches of law and, in particular, philosophy of criminal law is increasing. The monograph by S.A. Bochkarev reflects new approaches towards the research of eternal problems of crime and punishment — interdisciplinary and socially significant ones, in its nature. They are based upon the attempt of synthesizing the philosophical and legal (criminal law) areas of expertise.Having conducted the revision of philosophical and legal reflection since anti quity and up to the Modern times, the author makes a conclusion on the existence of own school of philosophy of criminal law in Russia, the achievements of which, however, turned out to be unclaimed by contemporary researchers. Among the drawbacks of cognizing criminal law reality the author underlines static ideological attitudes and inelasticity of the subject of cognition, imperfection of the methodology employed by them. S.A. Bochkarev also draws attention to the low level of development of criminal law-making and gaps in the law enforcement practice.The author specially focuses on stereotypes that have formed in respect to "sense-making" categories of theory and philosophy of criminal law — crime and punishment, thus emphasizing the infeasibility of adequate research of these categories without analysis of their ontology-based backbone. The standpoint of the author towards virtualization of criminal law space is of tremendous interest. In his opinion, virtual law concept presents a conglomerate of many cultures and values; virtual space is immanently not connected with the territory, while virtual time does not negate and change the real one. Nowadays virtual reality is becoming a way of existence and interaction between people and with due regard to virtualization of criminal law space a series of norms of criminal law on the elements of crime needs to be adjusted.The book is multidimensional and meaningful; it calls for thoughtful reading and reflections on what is being read while broad discussion of the issues raised in it will be conducive to development of the Russian legal science.
Human health in education for sustainable development
Authors: Tuszyńska Ligia , Pawlak Agnieszka
Published: October 2019

The development of civilization that is so advantageous for the humankind on one hand makes also the human being to forget that they are part of nature and live in natural environment. The paper presents dependencies and determinants between the society’s health and natural environment. The history of shaping the conception of changes, that sustainable development and education of the society are, shows that the level of social awareness increases slowly, while new threats for health appear quickly. The human influence on natural environment still has a lot of negative consequences, including threats for human health. The pollution of natural environment causing climate crisis became a highly publicized topic in the media but there are still few decisive actions undertaken to foster the protection of natural environment and, at the same time, better health protection and comfort of living. In conclusion, the authors, on the basis of the statement that only higher ecological and health awareness can change the current state of affairs, which has lately become a strong demand of younger generation, point out the importance of social pedagogy in preparing teachers and education leaders in local communities.
The prevention of cancer– the possibilities of using European experiences
Authors: Borzucka-Sitkiewicz Katarzyna
Published: October 2019

Oncological diseases are in second place in terms of Polish citizens causes of deaths and the statistics in our country are still worse than those that refer to all European Union countries. Research on etiology of tumors shows that the risk factors can be controlled, and a healthy lifestyle significantly reduces the likelihood of disease, which justifies the need for systematic interventions in the field of primary oncological prevention from the earliest years of human life. The article presents a fragment of a broader research carried out within the project Onkogranty II. It contains data on the implementation of oncological prophylaxis in primary schools in Bytom. On the basis of the results obtained, conclusions were formulated that recommend taking into account the participatory approach in the prevention of cancer. The recommendations refer to solutions applied in other EU countries.
Pupils’s health awarenessin the context of cancer prevention
Authors: Leksy Karina
Published: October 2019

The main risk factors of civilization diseases are unhealthy diet and low level of physical activity. Scientific, reliable knowlegde and health awarness are necessary in the contex of healthy life style as well as cancer prevention. For this reasons, assesment of knowlegde and behaviours of teenagers in terms of eating habits and physical activity was one of the activities which were conducted as a part of the grant funded by Polish League of Cancer Fighting entitled Promotion of a healthy diet and physical activity in primary schools in the city of Bytom – diagnosis of educational needs in the context of planning effective activities in the primary prevention of cancer. Obtained results were the base for formulating recommendations for pedagogical practice, most of all realization of health education and oncological prevention, both among children and youth, as well as whole population.
Tasks and Social Functions of Adult Educationin the Perspective of Learning in Adulthood
Authors: Szarota Zofia
Published: October 2019

The subject of the study are contemporary social functions of adult education included in the context of lifelong learning. I presented their determinants and consequences. These functions are significantly different from those set out by historical socio-economic and cultural circumstances. I present a proposition of a proprietary view of the typology and content range of these functions.
Teachers from the Polish-Czech borderlandabout their neighbours
Authors: Szafrańsk Anna
Published: October 2019

The recent years in Poland have brought some particular interest in Czechs, who have been for many years indicated as the most liked nation in the studies conducted by the Centre for Public Opinion Research (CBOS). Due to its political and administrative determinants, borderland is a space of sociocultural diversification. The intensity of contacts is regulated by legal solutions of international character. Borderland residents have much more possibilities of getting acquainted with their neighbours, also owing to the opportunity of obtaining transfrontier projects. Exploring the Polish-Czech borderland in her studies for many years, the author notices that the tendency towards the interest in Czechs, present in other regions of Poland, is not as strong in the borderland itself. The easy access to information and to establishing formal and informal contacts does not result in stronger interest. In the article, the analyses are presented of the results obtained in the studies carried out among teachers from the Polish-Czech borderland in the county of Cieszyn. The results were subjected to quantitative analysis and the provided empirical data were processed with the use of statistical methods. The research focus was on the surveyed teachers’ activity in undertaking the participation in transfrontier projects and in seeking the knowledge concerning the neighbours. The author also wanted to find out how the teachers evaluated their own knowledge of Czech culture, art, tradition and cuisine.
Educators’ burnout syndrome:selected sociodemographic factors
Authors: Karłyk-Ćwik Anna
Published: October 2019

The aim of the study presented in the article was to diagnose the level of burnout of professional educators and to determine the severity of this syndrome according to sociodemographic factors such as gender, age, the working environment (type of facility) and the length of service (length of employment). A study using the Maslach Burnout Inventory (MBI), was carried out in a group of 281 teachers and educators working in public schools and correctional establishments. Studies have revealed that the workplace significantly differentiates the intensity of burnout among educators – the rehabilitation educators rate has proved to be significantly lower burnout than the rate of public school teachers. It has also been revealed that age and length of work are not significant factors differentiating the level of burnout of the studied pedagogues, and that the aggravation of depersonalization is significantly higher in men than in women.
Measurement of Hydrogen Fuel Cell Car Using MEMS Sensor
Authors:   Assistant Professor, Department of Electronics And Communication Engineering,, Bharath Institute of Higher Education and Research, Chennai, India, Mohanraj  , B Hemalatha. ,   Assistant Professor, Department of Electronics And Communication Engineering,, Bharath Institute of Higher Education and Research, Chennai, India., Manoj Sowmiya ,   Assistant Professor, Department of Electronics And Communication Engineering,, Bharath Institute of Higher Education and Research, Chennai, India.
Published: October 2019

In today’s world, with increasing price of fuels, depletion of natural resources and pollution levels mounting up, an eco friendly and cheap alternative fuel in automobiles can be implemented. A hydrogen fuel cell makes it possible by converting the hydrogen to electricity that powers the vehicle. The proposed green fuel is hydrogen which is combined with oxygen inside the fuel cell. The byproduct is water which can be used for purposes like irrigation, domestic and industrial uses after treatment. The fuel cell efficiency is dependent on its moisture content and so a MEMS based humidity sensor is proposed for measuring the humidity
Energy Efficient Semi-Automatic Car Parking System Using Raspberry -Pi
Authors:   Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering, Bharath Institute of Higher Education and Research, Chennai, Tamilnadu, India., Hemalatha  , Manoj Sowmiya ,   Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering, Bharath Institute of Higher Education and Research, Chennai, Tamilnadu, India., Ramya  ,   Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering, Bharath Institute of Higher Education and Research, Chennai, Tamilnadu, India.
Published: October 2019

In latest days, the amount of cars has risen dramatically. As a result, free parking space has become a issue, particularly in metros. This raises the demand for the development of a semi-automated car parking system, which makes effective use of room and prevents traffic congestion. But the operation and maintenance of such a car parking system is very difficult. Earlier, the parking spaces available for parking were tracked by human staff, which was very time consuming. Here, we have created a semi-automatic parking scheme that provides a distinct parking slot for each vehicle. Therefore, the driver does not need to search for a vacant slot. This scheme also requires less manpower. Any number of cars entering or leaving the zone at the same time may also be accommodated. This stops the driver from stopping at the door. The system is extremely energy efficient by turning on the lamps in the parking area only when the vehicle is on the move, which makes it distinct from most parking schemes. A research on current systems shows that there are automated systems based on sensor networks or video systems that monitor the existence of vehicles and the accessibility of free parking spaces. They lack the benefit of giving each vehicle a distinctive slot, thus generating confusion when many vehicles arrive at the same time.
Tracking Marker Movement for Simplicity of Picture Handling
Authors:   Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering, Bharath Institute of Higher Education and Research, Chennai, Tamilnadu, India., S Balaji. , Manoj M. Sowmiya ,   Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering, Bharath Institute of Higher Education and Research, Chennai, Tamilnadu, India., Kanagavalli G. ,   Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering, Bharath Institute of Higher Education and Research, Chennai, Tamilnadu, India.
Published: October 2019

High speed machines and mechanisms are often studied from a sequence of images obtained from high speed videography. The use of markers printed or attached on moving parts can greatly assist in tracking the moving parts. We present the design of a marker suitable for planar motion analysis of mechanism. The marker is designed to make the task of image processing computationally less intensive so as to make real time motion analysis practical. Rosenfeld equivalence table algorithm is used to segment the input image. The new geometry of marker facilitates automatic tracking and provides both position and orientation information. Hu invariant moments are used for recognition of the marker shape in the segmented image. Markers are uniquely identified on the basis of a text code that is placed in a designated location with respect to the marker geometry. In this method, the bounding box for the text code is computed. Knowing the orientation of the marker and therefore the text orientation, it is possible to transform the sub- image, containing the text, so that the text is aligned horizontally. This will permit a standard OCR routine to read the text code. The motion of various moving parts in image sequence can be easily inferred once the position and orientation of each of the marker is known.
POLA PENYEBARAN TUBERKULOSIS PARU DI KELURAHAN UTAMA KECAMATAN CIMAHI SELATAN TAHUN 2018
Authors: Yani Triningtyas Anastasia , Haifa Kuntara Putri Thiara
Published: October 2019

Tuberkulosis (TB) adalah salah satu dari sepuluh penyebab kematian utama di dunia. Angka kejadian TB tahun 2017 di Kota Cimahi mencapai 541 kasus, tertinggi ditemukan di Kecamatan Cimahi Selatan yaitu mencapai 134 kasus dengan Kelurahan Utama paling banyak yaitu 49 kasus. Surveilans dengan menggunakan analisis spasial akan menunjukkan lokasi penyebaran pasien TB Paru sehingga memudahkan untuk dilakukan perencanaan dan intervensi penanggulangan dengan memprioritaskan daerah tersebut. Tujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui pola penyebaran TB Paru dilihat dari jenis kelamin dan usia, serta analisis spasial berdasarkan kepadatan penduduk dan jumlah keluarga miskin di Kelurahan Utama Kecamatan Cimahi Selatan tahun 2018. Metode penelitian yang digunakan adalah desain penelitian deskriptif dengan analisis univariat dan analisis spasial. Sampel dalam penelitian ini adalah semua kasus TB Paru yang bertempat tinggal di Kelurahan Utama Kecamatan Cimahi Selatan dan tercatat di Puskesmas Cimahi Selatan tahun 2018. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan sebaran kasus TB Paru di Kelurahan Utama paling banyak terdapat di RW 08, RW 11 dan RW 15. Distribusi kasus TB Paru di Kelurahan Utama lebih banyak terjadi pada perempuan (52,5%) pada usia produktif (85%). Kejadian TB paru tersebar di seluruh RW di Kelurahan Utama yang merupakan wilayah dengan jumlah penduduk sangat padat. RW 03, RW 04, RW 06, RW 07, dan RW 16 merupakan wilayah dengan kepadatan yang tinggi namun memiliki sebaran yang rendah. Analisis spasial pola penyebaran TB Paru di Kelurahan Utama cenderung tidak mengikuti pola jumlah keluarga miskin. Kesimpulannya analisis spasial pola penyebaran TB Paru di Kelurahan Utama cenderung tidak mengikuti pola kepadatan penduduk dan jumlah keluarga miskin.
Bienestar laboral, sentido del rol y la ejecución de la estrategia
Authors: Colín Flores Carlos Gabriel
Published: October 2019

El presente artículo analiza la relación entre la ejecución efectiva de la estrategia de negocios —como variable dependiente— y el bienestar psicológico, el bienestar cognitivo y el sentido del rol del trabajo para el empleado —como variables independientes.En este texto se plantea el marco teórico y conceptual sobre la ejecución efectiva de la estrategia de negocios y se presentan los resultados del estudio de campo que se realizó a 638 ejecutivos mexicanos. En este se identificó la correlación entre las variables y a su vez se realizó un análisis de regresión lineal para explicar cómo influyen las variables independientes sobre la ejecución de la estrategia.
Determinantes de la concentración industrial en México
Authors: Hernández González Izabel Diana
Published: October 2019

En este artículo se estudian los factores que influyen en la concentración industrial y la forma en que estas relaciones se ven afectadas por el libre comercio. El análisis se realiza contrastando las predicciones de las teorías del comercio internacional y la nueva geografía económica (NGE). Se encuentra que los niveles de concentración industrial han caído desde la década de los ochenta en 20%; asimismo, se muestra que este comportamiento se explica, en su mayor parte, por la disminución de las economías de escala y la intensidad en el uso de insumos intermedios nacionales. El hallazgo principal es que existe una relación diferenciada entre concentración e intensidad en el uso de insumos intermedios nacionales. Esto se origina en la disminución del precio relativo de los insumos intermedios importados asociada con el Tratado de Libre Comercio de América del Norte (TLCAN), que provocó la desintegración de las cadenas productivas y la disminución en los niveles de concentración.
REDESCRIPTION ON MONEIZIA DEVRAOI (HUMBE, ET AL, 2013) (CESTODA: ANAPLOCEPHALIDEA) IN THE INTESTINE OF GOAT FROM AURANGABAD (M.S.), INDIA
Authors: Saraf Satish
Published: October 2019

Moniezia (B) devraoi (Humbe, et al, 2013) cestode parasite of Capra hircus, Linnaeus, 1758 (Family:
Bovidae) is rediscribed from Aurangabad district (M.S.), India. The Present worm resemble with Moniezia
(B) devraoi (Humbe, et al, 2013) in having in having morphological characters Scolex large, globular, mature segment broader
than long, terstes small oval to round, 180-200 in number, cirruch pouch oval, ovary large, oval shaped, vitelline gland post
ovarian
A SENSITIZING PROGRAM ON PREVENTION OF ROAD TRAFFIC ACCIDENTS AMONG ADOLESCENT STUDYING IN HIGHER SECONDARY COLLEGES IN AURANGABAD CITY
Authors: Hiremath Mr. Prashant Kumar S
Published: October 2019

BACKGROUND: Road Trafc Accidents are the leading cause of unnatural deaths in the world and a
major burden on the world`s economy. Better road safety measures and awareness campaign such as
sensitization program will help to reduce morbidity, mortality, disability and economic impact of road trafc accidents.
The study was aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of sensitizing program and to associate selected demographic variables of
adolescents with the knowledge, on prevention of road trafc accidents.
METHODOLOGY: Pre-experimental research study with pre and post-test group. A structured knowledge questionnaire used to
obtain data from 60 adolescents samples.
RESULT: The post test ndings shows that the calculated mean was 25.20 compared with pretest mean i.e. 18.22. The calculated
paired t test value [t(59,0.05)=10.84 >2.00] is higher than the table value, which shows that the sensitizing program was very
effective. The association between the level of knowledge and demographic variables were assessed by chi-square test and
which shows there is no signicant association between post test knowledge score and demographic variables
THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN CD4 OF T LIMFOSITS TOWARDS THE OPPORTUNISTIC INFECTION OF ESOPHAGEAL CANDIDIASIS IN HUMAN IMMUNODEFICIENCY VIRUS INFECTION/ACQUIRED IMMUNODEFICIENCY SYNDROME IN H. ADAM MALIK GENERAL HOSPITAL
Authors: Nainggolan Ferry H.
Published: October 2019

Introduction. The course of infection of the Human Immunodeciency Virus (HIV) can lead to
opportunistic infections (OIs). Esophageal Candida Infection (KE) is an opportunistic infection in people
with HIV and is classied as an invasive candida infection. Cluster of Differentiation 4 (CD4) as a measure of the immunity of
HIV sufferers.
Aim. These researchers looked for an association of CD4 cell counts in HIV patients with Esophageal Candidiasis in HIV
sufferers, mean CD4 cell count and antifungal resistance.
Methods. Sampling was carried out at H. Adam Malik General Hospital using the Case Control method. Data were analyzed
using Chi-Square test.
Results. Ages 20-40 years are the age of the most frequent occurrence of HIV / AIDS infection, men have a higher percentage of
HIV incidence than women, respectively 64.7% and 35.3%. Free sex is the most common risk factor found in research subjects by
52.94%. There was a signicant relationship between CD4 levels and the incidence of oesophageal candidiasis where patients
3 with a CD4 level <41.82 cell/mm would be 5.25 times more likely to suffer from esophageal candidiasis than patients with a
3 CD4 level ≥ 41.82 cell/mm , with a p value of 0.035. The mean absolute CD4 cell count in patients with Esophageal Candidiasis
3 was 41.82 cell/mm (SD ± 35.47). The Albida Candida fungus (29.4%) is the most common species that causes esophageal
candidiasis in HIV patients. The pattern of resistance and antifungal sensitivity in patients with Esophageal Candidiasis shows
that in general antifungals still have a good sensitivity to Candida fungus including Flusitocin (100%), Micafungin (100%),
Ampotericin (100%), Caspofungin (100%), but at Flusitocin (100%), Micafungin (100%), Ampotericin (100%), Caspofungin
(100%), but at Fluconazole and Voriconazole antifungals have begun to show a resistance rate of 10%.
Conclusion. There was a signicant relationship between CD4 levels and the incidence of esophageal candidiasis in HIV
patients at H. Adam Malik General Hospital. Fluconazole which is the rst choice routinely used for antifungal has begun to
show resistance value, but still has a good sensitivity value.
LANGERHANS CELL HISTIOCYTOSIS WITH PULMONARY INVOLVEMENT IN AN INFANT – A CASE REPORT.
Authors: Wade Dr. Minal
Published: October 2019

Background:1
Langerhans cell histiocytosis (LCH) is characterized by monoclonal proliferation and
inltration of organs by Langerhans cell. Pulmonary involvement is common in young adults, but it is
uncommon in children.
Case summary: A 7 month old female child, presented with shortness of breath and multiple hypopigmented macules with
verrucous lesions over scalp. HRCT was chest, showed tiny cysts with cavitatory nodules and nodules with reticulations, likely to
represent LCH. Skin biopsy had inltrating epidermis s/o LCH, immunohistochemistry revealed CD1a positive. Hence the
diagnosis of Multisystemic Langerhans cell histiocytosis with pulmonary involvement was made. Infant planned to start
chemotherapy but deteriorated, and succumbed to the disease.
Conclusion: Pulmonary involvement is generally a component of systemic involvement. Therefore, children with persistent
respiratory problems should be carefully evaluated for rare entities like Pulmonary LCH.
CHARACTERISTICS OF DEMOGRAPHY AND SITE OF LESION IN PATIENTS WITH OSTEOMYELITIS IN ADAM MALIK GENERAL HOSPITAL MEDAN FROM 2016 – 2017
Authors: Gunawan Rahmad
Published: October 2019

Introduction: Osteomyelitis is an infection of bone tissue that affecting the bone marrow and/or bone
cortex, it can be either exogenous or hematogenous. Osteomyelitis can be an acute inammatory
process or chronic inammation of the bone and its surrounding tissue secondary to infection. Osteomyelitis can be acute or
chronic.
Aims : This study aim to nd out the demographic characteristics and site of lesion inpatient with osteomyelitis in Haji Adam
Malik General Hospital Medan from 2016-2017
Method: This isa descriptive study aims to determine the characteristics of osteomyelitis patients in Haji Adam Malik General
Hospital Medan from 2016-2017. Samples were medical records data from patients diagnosed with osteomyelitis treated in
Haji Adam Malik General Hospital Medan ward.
Results: This study showed that out of 51 osteomyelitis patients, there were 9 patients (17.6%) in the age group of <18 years and
42 patients (82,4%) were in the age group of > 18 years. 40 patients were male (78.4%), and the rest 11 patients (21.6%) were
female. There were 22 patients with elementary school graduate (43.1%), 25 patients with junior high school graduate (49.0%)
while the rest 4 patients were senior high school graduate (7.9%). Patients who had occupation were 34 patients (66.7%), while
those who did not have any occupation were 17 patients (33.3%).
Based on the anatomical location of osteomyelitis, most of the infected site were in the long bones, such as in the Femur (35.5%),
Tibia (19.6%) and Tibia-Fibula (13.7%). The most common site of osteomyelitis sites of lesion besides long bones were in foot
(11.8%), Ankle (5.9%). The other location were Pelvis, Clavicle and Digiti III Manus Dextra, each affecting only 1 patient (2.0%).
Conclusion: Osteomyelitis patients are more often seen in age groups of > 18 years, male, junior high school graduate and
who had some occupation. While the site of infection is commonly seen in the long bones, namely in the femur
SUPRACLAVICULAR BRACHIAL PLEXUS BLOCK USING LIGNOCAINE WITH ADRENALIN AND LIGNOCAINE WITH ADRENALIN WITH DEXAMETHASONE AS AN ADJUNCT-A COMPARATIVE STUDY.
Authors: Behera Chandrasekhar
Published: October 2019

BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE:Regional anesthesia of the extremities and of the trunk is a useful alternative to
general anesthesia in many situations. Brachial plexus block has now evolved into valuable and safe alternative to
general anesthesia for upper limb surgeries.
MATERIALS AND METHODS:This randomized study on Sixty ASA I and II candidates, were randomly allocated to
receive 1.5% lidocaine (29 ml) with adrenaline (1:200,000) and either 1 ml of normal saline (group A, n=30) or 1 ml of
dexamethasone (4 mg) (group B,n=30).The duration of sensory and motor block,duration of analgesia and number of
rescue analgesics in post-op 24 hours were analyzed.
RESULTS:The duration of sensory and motor blockade and post op analgesia (in mins) (178.60 ±30.26 vs.
420.73±80.87and 150.70±32.32vs.306.93±70.24 and 396.13±109.42 vs 705.80±121.46) respectively,were significantly
longer in the dexamethasone group (P=0.001).
CONCLUSION:Addition of dexamethasone to lidocaine with adrenaline in supraclavicular brachial plexus block
prolongs the duration of sensory and motor blockade,duration of analgesia and lessens no of rescue analgesia needed
in 24 hrs.
STUDY AND COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS OF VARIOUS STRATEGY PLANNING MODELS FOR BUSINESS PERFORMANCE
Authors: Shende Vikram
Published: October 2019

Peter Drucker has called the automobile industry as "the industry of industries".During the last few years,the production
and management systems have been revolutionized worldwide in the automobile industry.One of the major changes in
the industry has been the markets growth of several emerging markets. Globalization, individualizations, digitization
and increasing competition are changing the face of the industry. In addition, increasing safety requirements and
voluntary environmental commitments have also contributed to the changes ahead.Size of the organization is no longer
a guarantee of success.Only those companies that find new ways to create value may prosper in the future.Based on this
perspective,in this paper a study on various strategy planning tools and a comprehensive analysis is done to showcase
there evident contribution in business performance.
VARIATIONS OF HEPATIC ARTERY
ENCOUNTERED IN HEPATOPANCREATICO BILIARY SURGERIES: A STUDY ABOUT REPLACED HEPATIC ARTERY -AN ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE
Authors: V Anitha.
Published: October 2019

Background: It is very essential to have a good knowledge about hepatic arterial anatomical variations while
performing hepatopancreaticobiliary surgical procedures.The frequency of inadvertent or iatrogenic hepatic vascular
injury rises in the event of aberrant anatomy and variations. Our study emphasizes the variations of hepatic artery
especially the replaced right hepatic artery while doing pancreatico duodenectomy.
Methods: During routine 50 hepatopancreatico biliary surgeries done from the period of 2013 to 2018 at department of
surgical gastro enterology i n kanyakumari government medical college, asaripallam,tamil nadu.We came across 2
cases of variations of right hepatic artery which was picked up and studied.
Results: Out of 50 hepatopancreatico biliary surgeries, only 2 cases(4%) showed the presence of replacing right
hepatic artery originating from superior mesenteric artery.
Conclusions:An intact hepatic artery is the gateway to successful hepato biliary surgery.Surgeons undertaking hepato
biliary surgery must know the hepatic artery anatomy to recognise multiple variants for safe surgery and low morbidity.
DEVELOPING FUTURE LEADERSHIP – AN L&D MODEL FOR FRESH MILLENNIAL
Authors: Malara Lakshita
Published: October 2019

The future of long sustainable organisations depends upon the development that is paving the way for fresh millennial.
The succession planning by MNCs to keep the pace with high dynamic environment is addressed by the talent
management of the organisation with the implementation of various developmental intervention. The influence of top
management plays a crucial role in cascading the experiential legacy to the fresh new entrants which are highly
aggressive and demanding.A balance is ensured between the baby boomers & millennial for taking ahead the learning
in a concrete and innovative.The paper will reflect the implementation of the model of legacy transfer in a structured
manner enabling the raw millennial to come out as the future drivers of the organization.
The objective or the purpose is to see how learning and development (L&D) model will be contributing in the
development of the new entrants, the contribution made by the organization in shaping the future with the help of the
model. This paper initially reviews key literatures around succession planning and developing leadership and
subsequently draws key features and improvement opportunities. The work details the actual implementation
undertaken in one of the manufacturing company which aimed at developing future leadership more constructively and
turns out to be a reference for others.
Key findings speaks about the smooth and hassle free continuity of the model within the organization with the efforts
made by the fresh entrants and the sustenance extended by the leaders more cordially.
REACTIVATION OF VIRAL HEPATITIS B IN RENAL TRANSPLANT PATIENTS: A CASE REPORT
Authors: Abi Rachid
Published: October 2019

Hepatitis B virus (HBV) reactivation is defined as the increase in viremia (> 1 log10 IU / ml) in a known patient with
chronic or HBV-resolved infection. Since covalently closed circular deoxyribonucleic acid (cccDNA) is not removed
from the hepatocytes,any event affecting the immune status promotes viral reactivation,sometimes severe or even fatal.
We report an observation of an immunodeficient patient in whom viral B reactivation occurred one year after renal
transplantation.
THE INFLUENCE OF NUTRITIONAL CHANGES ON THE MOTOR SKILLS IN CHILDREN WITH TUMORS OF CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM AND ACUTE LYMPHOBLASTIC LEUKEMIA IN REMISSION
Authors: Vashura A Yu , Ryabova A A , Lukina S S , Karelin A F , Kasatkin V N
Published: October 2019

The paper presents the results of the analysis of associations between motor skills (MS) and nutritional status (NS) in 102 children who have received treatment of CNS tumors (n=53) and ALL (n=49). Median of remission interval was 2 years (from 3 month to 10 years). MS was evaluated by Bruininks-Oseretsky Test of Motor Proficiency. NS was assessed using anthropometry and bioimpedance analysis. As a result, it was found that children after cancer treatment have motor and nutritional deficiencies. Low values of NS indicators (lean body mass, cell mass, mid-arm muscle circumference (MAMC)) are associated with a decrease in MS parameters. There was no dependence between the value, dynamics of body fat mass and MS. In those children who had a positive dynamics (+3%) of the phase angle and MAMC for 3 weeks of the observation changes in MS were also significantly positive - in contrast to the overall sample, where any reliable dynamics of MS parameters was not revealed.
NUTRITIONAL REHABILITATION IN ONCOLOGY AFTER SURGERY IN THE UPPER GASTROINTESTINAL TRACT
Authors: Arykan N G , Shestopalov A E , Petrova M V
Published: October 2019

Rehabilitation in oncology is the process of assisting a patient diagnosed with a “malignant tumor” in order to maintain optimal physical fitness, psychological and social comfort within the limits possible, limited by the disease itself and its treatment. A key component of this approach is nutritional-metabolic support (NMS), including a regular, modified diet, functional foods, and nutritional supplements with pharmaconutrients. In cancer patients, the risk of nutritional deficiency is especially high, since the tumor itself, surgical intervention, as well as high-dose chemo-and radiation therapy, lead to a violation of nutritional status (NS). Nutritional and metabolic support in the postoperative period involves not only improving treatment outcomes and disease prognosis, but also the impact on improving the rehabilitation potential, the possibility of the full implementation of rehabilitation measures, and the quality of life of patients. In the case of radical or palliative surgery, the perioperative period should help improve the long-term prognosis.
BIOFEEDBACK IN VOICE REHABILITATION OF PATIENTS AFTER LARINGEXTOMY
Authors: Krasavina E A , Balatskaya L N , Choinzonov E L
Published: October 2019

The research Institute of Oncology of the Tomsk Research Center for Voice Rehabilitation of patients with cancer of the larynx and laryngopharynx after laryngectomy has developed a method for restoring voice function Ьу forming an esophageal voice using the method of biofeedback. The method of biofeedback speeds up the formation of voice skills due to the fact that the patient gets the opportunity during voice training consciously manage such parameters of the voice being formed as the duration of phonation, pitch frequency, frequency stability of the pitch. In order to study the effectiveness of the method developed by us, a study was conducted of the results of voice rehabilitation of 80 patients with cancer of the larynx and hypopharynx. Voice function was restored in 71 (88.75%) patients in the period from 8 to 22 days.
ART THERAPY IN COMPLEX REHABILITATION OF CANCER PATIENTS
Authors: Tkachenko G A
Published: October 2019

Experimental psychological study of 112 patients using the scale of HADS showed that after 5 individual sessions lasting from 45 to 60 minutes the level of anxiety decreases from 12.1 ± 2.1 to 8.6 ± 1.2 points, the number of patients with a high level of depression decreases significantly and the number of patients without depressive symptoms increases. We used techniques of drawing "health" and "disease", "self-portrait", "tree of life". Art therapy reduces anxiety and depression, helps to overcome the crisis situation associated with the disease, and adapt to a new life situation.
SOME ASPECTS OF IMPROVEMENT OF MEDICAL AND SOCIAL ASSISTANCE AND REHABILITATION OF ELDERLY AND SENIOR CITIZENS AT THE REGIONAL LEVEL
Authors: Memetov S S , Sharkunov N P , Kim V V
Published: October 2019

The article reflects the problems of formation of geriatric service at the regional level, both in the formation of the second level and in the organization of the first level - geriatric offices. A serious concern at the regional level is the personnel problem and the level of material support of employees providing medical and social assistance to elderly and senile patients. The insufficient awareness of the population about the achievements of gerontology and geriatrics, insufficient interaction of medical organizations and social protection bodies in solving complex medical and social problems of older people are pointed out.