bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
EL COMPLEJO GLI-1/GLU-3 Y LAS PROPIEDADES REOLÓGICAS Y VOLUMEN DE PAN DE TRIGOS HARINEROS
Authors: Martínez-Cruz Eliel , Espitia-Rangel Eduardo , Benítez-Riquelme Ignacio , Benítez-Riquelme Ignacio , Peña-Bautista Roberto J. , Santacruz-Varela Amalio , Villaseñor-Mir Héctor E.
Published: May 2022

En este trabajo se hicieron los patrones electroforeticos de diferentes gliadinas y gluteninas de bajo (G-BPM) y alto peso molecular (GAPM), y se evaluó su efecto en la fuerza y extensibilidad del gluten y el volumen de pan de trigos harineros (Triticum aestivum L.). Se probaron dos grupos de 98 líneas, derivadas de las cruzas ‘Rebeca F2000 x Baviácora M92’ y ‘Gálvez M87 x Rebeca F2000’, llevadas de F2 a F6 por el método de la descendencia de una sola semilla, más los progenitores. Las líneas y los progenitores se sembraron en Chapingo y Santa Lucía de Prías, Estado de México, en el ciclo primavera-verano 2004. Se evaluaron propiedades reológicas en los materiales obtenidos mediante el volumen de sedimentación, tiempo de desarrollo de la masa, estabilidad al amasado, tolerancia al sobre-amasado, alveograma-W, alveograma-P/L y volumen de pan. Se identificaron los patrones electroforéticos en geles de poliacrilamida con dodecil sulfato de sodio. Los resultados indicaron que el bloque de ligamiento ωgliadinas/G-BPM (Gli-1/Glu-3) ejerce efecto en las propiedades de la masa y el volumen de pan de las líneas derivadas de‘Rebeca F2000 x Baviácora M92’, pero no así en las de ‘Gálvez M87 x Rebeca F2000’. Las propiedades visco-elásticas de la masa están determinadas tanto por G-APM, G-BPM y ω-gliadinas, aunque el efecto del complejo ωgliadinas/G-BPM (Gli-1/Glu-3) es menor que el de las primeras (GAPM).
INDICADORES DE MADURACIÓN EN CONOS DE PSEUDOTSUGA MENZIESII (MIRB.) FRANCO
Authors: Martínez-Cantera Gabriel , López-Upton Javier , Vargas-Hernández J. Jesús , Jasso-Mata Jesús , Guerra-de la Cruz Vidal
Published: May 2022

El pinabete (Pseudotsuga menziesii) es una conífera valiosa para la producción de árboles de navidad, lo que requiere un abasto continuo de semilla. El límite austral de la distribución natural de esta especie se ubica en México, donde se desconoce el momento adecuado para la colecta de los conos que garantice la máxima calidad de semillas. En este estudio se hicieron tres colectas cada 15 d a partir de la última semana de septiembre, en 52 árboles de tres rodales naturales de pinabete en los Estados de Hidalgo y Tlaxcala. Se evaluó color, densidad relativa y contenido de humedad de los conos como criterios de maduración, que variaron con las fechas de colecta. Las características de peso unitario de semilla, peso seco de cono y relación entre estas dos, no difirieron significativamente entre fechas de colecta ni con los indicadores de maduración. La apertura de los conos en la etapa de beneficio es ligeramente más fácil con conos colectados en la última fecha, cuando los conos cambian de color verde a café. La capacidad y velocidad de germinación fue similar entre las fechas de colecta y entre las categorías de los criterios de maduración usados, y varió de 22 a 30 % entre poblaciones; la colecta más temprana de todos los sitios tuvo menor germinación. En las localidades de Pseudotsuga menziesii del centro de México es posible colectar conos hasta cuatro semanas antes de la dispersión de la semilla de buena calidad (finales de septiembre), aunque el beneficio de la semilla es ligeramente más difícil.
Using a Convolutional Neural Network as Feature Extractor for Different Machine Learning Classifiers to Diagnose Pneumonia
Authors: Ayan Enes
Published: May 2022

Pneumonia is a general public health problem. It is an important risk factor, especially for children under 5 years old and people aged 65 and older. Fortunately, it is a treatable disease when diagnosed in the early phase. The most common diagnostic method known for the disease is chest X-Rays. However, the disease can be confused with different disorders in the lungs or its variants by experts. In this context, computer-aided diagnostic systems are necessary to provide a second opinion to experts. Convolutional neural networks are a subfield in deep learning and they have demonstrated success in solving many medical problems. In this paper, Xception which is a convolutional neural network was trained with the transfer learning method to detect viral pneumonia, normal cases, and bacterial pneumonia in chest X-Rays. Then, five different machine learning classification algorithms were trained with the features obtained by the trained convolutional neural network. The classification performances of the algorithms were compared. According to the test results, Xception achieved the best classification result with an accuracy of 89.74%. On the other hand, SVM achieved the closest classification performance to the convolutional neural network model with 89.58% accuracy.
Lifetime Enhancement Of Wireless Sensor Networks Using Energy Centric Clustering Algorithm
Authors: Reddy Kummathi Chenna , S N Venkatesh , K B Manjula , Mathews Boban
Published: May 2022

The major issue in Wireless Sensor Networks (WSN) is energy consumption. Over the past years, various protocols have been proposed to prolong the lifetime and minimize the energy consumption of the sensor node. The main limitations in WSN are limited battery capacity, communication range and storage capacity. A suitable routing protocol is required to improve the network lifetime and minimize energy consumption. In this paper, we propose an Energy Centric Clustering Routing Protocol for WSNs (EC2RP). In EC2RP, node residual energy and distance parameters are considered. Further, the data aggregation rate is proposed which allows the cluster heads (CH) nodes to aggregate the data before it sending to the next CH node or base station node. The simulation results show that EC2RP reduces energy consumption and extends the network lifetime.
Keep Me In Distance: An Internet Of Things Based Social Distance Monitoring System In Covid19
Authors: Rifat-Ibn-Alam  , Ahmed Nyme , Shefat Syed Nafiul , Ahad Dr. Md Taimur
Published: May 2022

Despite, the fact, the observable benefits of the Internet of things (IoT) have been expanded tohealthcare for automation, very few studies have been shed light on the wearable IoT to keep distance from human to human. In the Coviid'19 situation, in general, it is advisable to keep a social distance to avoid the possibility of infection. Research from Wearable IoT sensor-based healthcare, IoT provides a pathway how citizens can keep them ata distance as IoT offers a myriad of sensors. Realizing the practical problem, in this research a social distance model is developed using wearable IoT. This proposed technique is easily implementable on wearable devices. Our proposed system is cost-effective, which is expected very suitable for the low-income regions of the world to monitor appropriate social distance.
Psychological Capital as a Determinant of Organisational
Citizenship Behaviour amidst Industrial Revolution 4.0: Mediating
Role of Transfer of Training
Authors: Ting Qian-Hui , Lew Tek-Yew , Sim Adriel K.S.
Published: May 2022

Industrial Revolution 4.0 offers substantial value in elevating economic, environmental, and
living standards (Schwab, 2016). Nevertheless, challenges in terms of feasibility and social
acceptance must be addressed (Horváth & Szabó, 2019; Kadir et al., 2019) to warrant successful
transformation (Galati & Bigliardi, 2019; Raj et al., 2019). The lingering issue of labour market
polarisation across past industrial revolutions have compromised the degree of social acceptance
(Galati & Bigliardi, 2019; Kovacs, 2018; Müller, 2019; Schwab, 2016)- particularly among
youth who are most vulnerable yet playing increasingly prominent roles in the economy.
Effective transfer of training hedges on the exhibition of the right psychological states.
Therefore, this study seeks to examine the effects of psychological capital (PsyCap) in
determining transfer of training (TOT) and organisational citizenship behaviour (OCB) among
youth participants of Industry Revolution 4.0 in Sarawak, which is the largest and only state with
a comprehensive digital economy blueprint in Malaysia. The study further examines the
mediating effects of TOT (a job resource) on organisational citizenship behaviour.
Keywords: Industrial Revolution 4.0 ; organisational citizenship behaviour; psychological
capital; transfer of training; youth
A Comparative Sequential Analysis of Thin Heritage Property
Market
Authors: Md Azmi Fatin Afiqah , Maimun Nurul Hana Adi
Published: May 2022

The size of thin heritage property market in real numbers has become a big question amongst the
researchers of the globe. This paper investigates a cut-off value towards the definition of thin
market. The documentary method involves a consistently comparative sequential analysis in the
study areas. The results emphasized on the clarification of the thin market that can be based on
the transaction volume of the pre-war shophouses with the range of 2 to 13 transactions per year.
The finding has demonstrated that Kota Bharu is categorized under thin market while Melaka
Tengah and George Town are classified as thick markets. In this regard, government and private
valuers as well as researchers should identify the size of heritage property market before making
an assessment to avoid the inaccurate, unrealistic, and bias price. This paper provides an
opportunity for future research in specifying an effective approach for heritage property
valuation.
Keywords: size of thin market, illiquid, property transactions, pre-war shophouses, heritage
property valuation.
Mortgage lending market in Russia in terms of exit out of the pandemic
Authors: Koniagina M. N. , Khashaev A. A.
Published: May 2022

Aim. The work aimed to summarize the results of the development of the mortgage lending market during the acute phase of the COVID-19 pandemic and predict its development in the near future.

Tasks. The work was performed to investigate the volume of issuance and growth rates of mortgage lending in Russia; to analyze the dynamics of the total mortgage portfolio of the banking system of the Russian Federation (RF), as well as the average cost of 1 square meter of housing in the primary and secondary markets in a pandemic, combined with government support; demonstrate possible changes in the Russian mortgage market during the exit out of the COVID-19 pandemic and consequences of the implementation of state market support programs.

Methods. The methodological foundation of the study was the general scientific methods of cognition, namely analysis, synthesis, generalization, visualization, and forecasting. In particular, the authors analyzed the indicators of the mortgage lending and real estate markets, identified causal relationships between the state support for mortgage lending and changes in the main parameters of the real estate market, as well as forecasting the dynamics of its individual indicators.

Results. The work presents the main indicators characterizing mortgage lending in Russia from 2014 to the present time, including the aggregate mortgage portfolio of Russian banks. The study describes the average cost of 1 square meter of housing in the primary and secondary markets. The authors of the article predicted changes in the mortgage lending market, the state of the quality of bank loan portfolios and trends in the residential real estate market as a whole.

Conclusion. Under conditions of the COVID-19 pandemic, mortgage lending has shown its incredible growth in association with government support. However, according to the authors, there will be significant changes in the future, which will be the consequences of such a rapid development, namely an increase in overdue indebtedness on mortgage loans, a shortage of demand for built housing which has sharply become expensive. Banks will be forced to tighten monitoring of mortgage programs and select carefully new borrowers, ensuring their highest quality.
The Result of Stress Management Program in Freshman Nursing Students
Authors: Bunluesup Worawalun , Pongklum Orapen , Pakluck Pannee , Khuttamasoon Tunyawan
Published: May 2022

This quasi-experimental research aimed to study stress level and the result of stress management program of freshmen nursing students. Simple random sampling technique was used to select 60 freshmen nursing students. They are divided equally into control group and intervention group. Stress management program was developed by investigators and implemented in the intervention group for 3 weeks. Stress level was assessed in both groups before and after the implementation in the intervention group by using Suanprung Stress Test-20 which is a standardized test with Cronbach’s Alpha of .87. Descriptive and Independent t-test were performed in statistical analysis. The results revealed that high level of stress in both groups (p < .05) before the intervention. However, the stress level of freshmen students who receive stress management program in the intervention group decreases (t = 2.20, p < .05). These findings suggest that instructors and administrators should develop and promote mental health activities for nursing students.
Predilections of Allied Healthcare Professionals toward an Ideal Interprofessional Education Program via Conjoint Analysis
Authors: Diño Michael Joseph S. , Caagbay Raymond C. , Orbe Joyosthie B. , Sibayan Maria Julita S. J.
Published: May 2022

To shape competent healthcare professionals, a working educational system that facilitates multiprofessional and interprofessional partnership should be in place to foster and deliver better outcomes efficiently, enhancing the quality of healthcare education. Interprofessional Education (IPE) is learning and teaching approach where two or more healthcare professions learn with, from, and about each other. To meet the objective, academic reform that encompasses silos and profession centrism has to be instituted. This study delved into the proclivity of medical and paramedical professionals towards a curricular program that concretizes and strengthens interprofessional collaboration in practice via Conjoint Analysis. Orthogonal Array was employed to elucidate validity and applicability of the five attributes namely Content, Participants, Setting, Teaching Methods, and Format. One hundred allied healthcare professionals representing 25 countries from three international universities participated in the study. Results revealed that setting was the major factor considered when choosing an IPE program with a relative importance of 43.7%.  It was followed by content with a relative importance of 15.8%.  Trailing behind were teaching methods (14.5%) and participants (13.1%), respectively. The stakeholders’ perspectives will serve as a benchmark for a program to be implemented on the Philippine context in line with the ASEAN integration which is currently being embraced.
Utilization of Jackfruit (Artocarpus heterophyllus) Seed as a Bread Spread
Authors: Supit Ellen Grace , Caparida Merry Chris H. , Retutar Warlito G. , Balagtas Maribel , Taclan Lorcelie , Laborde Gladys , Oasan Ruchel , Estrada Miriam R.
Published: May 2022

Jackfruit is the largest tree-borne fruit in the world.  It is a widely cultivated and well-consumed fruit in the Philippines and other parts of South-east Asia.  The seed makes up 15-18% of the fruit weight. However, the seeds are underutilized due to the lack of information about its nutritional and food product potential. Hence, the purpose of this research was to utilize the jackfruit seed as a bread spread that is nutritious, affordable, and acceptable in terms of consistency, texture, aroma and taste. The standardized recipe for the jackfruit seed spread was obtained after three trial formulations. The jackfruit seeds were cleaned and boiled for 30 minutes, then mixed with jackfruit rags, raw sugar, olive oil, lemon juice, lemon rind, turmeric powder, and salt in a blender until a paste-like consistency and smooth texture was achieved. The blended ingredients were cooked in low heat for 15 minutes to remove excess moisture, increase shelf-life, and attain a spreadable consistency. The final product was placed in sterile airtight jars. The jackfruit seed spread has the following characteristics: canary yellow color, smooth texture, lemony aroma, and sweet acidulous taste. One serving (21g) provides 82 kcal and is a source of potassium (59mg), phosphorus (8mg), calcium (26mg), magnesium (4mg), thiamin (0.02mg), riboflavin (0.02mg), niacin (0.2mg), and vitamin C (2mg). The product was rated as like very much by 30 evaluators from both genders using a nine-point hedonic scale. The jackfruit seed spread is affordable with a selling price of ₱58.00 for a jar of 200g net weight. The shelf-life is 30 days in refrigerator temperature. It was recommended that further studies be done on producing jackfruit seed spread for a large scale business in regions were jackfruit is widely cultivated.
Capturing Electricity Market Dynamics in the Optimal Trading of Strategic Agents using Neural Network Constrained Optimization
Authors: Dolányi Mihály , Bruninx Kenneth , Toubeau Jean-François , Delarue Erik
Published: May 2022

In competitive electricity markets the optimal trading problem of an electricity market agent is commonly formulated as a bi-level program, and solved as mathematical program with equilibrium constraints (MPEC). In this paper, an alternative paradigm, labeled as mathematical program with neural network constraint (MPNNC), is developed to incorporate complex market dynamics in the optimal bidding strategy. This method uses input-convex neural networks (ICNNs) to represent the mapping between the upper-level (agent) decisions and the lower-level (market) outcomes, i.e., to replace the lower-level problem by a neural network. In a comparative analysis, the optimal bidding problem of a load agent is formulated via the proposed MPNNC and via the classical bi-level programming method, and compared against each other.
ConvTract: A Convolutional-based Framework for Tractography
Authors: Hosseini Seyed Mohammad Hossein , Hassanpour Asheghabadi Masoud , Masoudnia Saeed , Nazem-Zadeh Mohammad-Reza
Published: May 2022

ConvTract is a data-driven tractography pipeline.
Securing Cross-Chain Asset Transfers on Permissioned Blockchains
Authors: Pedreira Catarina , Belchior Rafael , Matos Miguel , Vasconcelos André
Published: May 2022

Blockchains currently exist in silos, competing when they could be cooperating. Interoperability is essential to allow for communication between them and motivate mass adoption. In permissioned blockchains, interoperability is harder given their opaqueness. The solutions proposed so far to address interoperability require a trusted private third party, which may be insecure and is not ideal. We propose T-ODAP, a secure multi-layered protocol that enables a trustless solution for permissioned blockchain interoperability, eliminating the need for trust in the protocol's participants. It provides a Decentralized View Storage, a connector that connects permissioned blockchains to the latter, and a trustless version of the ODAP protocol. T-ODAP models the participants as rational agents using game theory techniques and is implemented using \textit{Polkadot} and \textit{Hyperledger Cactus}. We tested the implemented solution, evaluated the system's robustness in face of attacks, and concluded that the system is \textit{(k,t)-weak-robust}.
Magnetic Design for Three-Phase Dynamic Wireless Power Transfer with Constant Output Power
Authors: Brovont Aaron , Aliprantis Dionysios , Pekarek Steven
Published: May 2022

This paper details the design of a three-phase transmitter-receiver topology for use in a dynamic wireless power transfer (DWPT) system for heavy-duty electric vehicles. The proposed approach and topology eliminate the power oscillation and voltage/current sharing problems that plague planar three-phase DWPT systems. Multi-objective optimization is employed to maximize magnetic coupling and minimize undesired positive--negative sequence coupling, yielding a Pareto-optimal front that delineates the tradeoff between the two objectives for the proposed topology. Selected designs are simulated for a 200-kW/m DWPT system, verifying the elimination of power oscillation and phase imbalance with minimal impact on magnetic performance.
An ℓ∞ norm-Based Criterion for Bounded Component Analysis
Authors: Brotto Renan , Nose Filho Kenji , Romano João
Published: May 2022

In the last decade, there has been a great interest in finding new priors for Blind Source Separation (BSS). Some of the most interesting of them are sparsity, non-negativity and boundedness of the sources, since they consist in weaker assumptions when compared to the classical statistical independence hypothesis. In this paper, we propose a new criterion for Bounded Component Analysis (BCA), using the $\ell_\infty$ norm, with an associated algorithm based on Givens Rotations. We analyze our proposal and evaluate it with numerical simulations for three kinds of bounded signals. From both theoretical and experimental results we show that the $\ell_\infty$ norm is a suitable contrast function for BCA, presenting very good results when compared to the state-of-the-art algorithm.
Local Shape Preserving Deformations for Augmented Reality Assisted Laparoscopic Surgery
Authors: Lach Agnieszka , Kalim Faisal , Winkler Alexender , Grimm Matthias , Piaseczna Natalia , Heiliger Christian , Eck Ulrich , Doniec Rafal , Navab Nassir , Karcz Konrad , Mandal Subhamoy
Published: May 2022

Image registration is a commonly required task in computer assisted surgical procedures. Existing registration methods in laparoscopic navigation systems suffer from several constraints, such as lack of deformation compensation. The proposed algorithm aims to provide the surgeons with updated navigational information about the deep-seated anatomy, which considers the continuous deformations in the operating environment.We extended an initial rigid registration to a shape-preserving deformable registration pathway by incorporating user interaction and an iterative mesh editing scheme which preserves local details. The proposed deformable registration workflow was tested with phantom and animal trial datasets. A qualitative evaluation based on expert feedback demonstrated satisfactory outcome, and an commensurate execution efficiency was achieved. The improvements offered by the method, couples with its relatively easy implementation, makes it an attractive method for adoption in future pre-clinical and clinical applications of augmented reality assisted surgeries.
Innovations and the art of deception: mixed cloths in Venetian Crete (17th century)
Authors: Markaki Tatiana
Published: May 2022

This paper investigates innovations of the early modern European textile industry and practices of cultural transfer using seventeenth-century Venetian Crete as a case study. It explores the use of novelties, such as mixed cloths, in the dowries assigned to brides in the urban setting of Candia (modern Heraklion) and the surrounding countryside during the period 1600-1645. It draws on computer-processed data from marriage agreements and inventories of movables from the State Archives of Venice. It illustrates, through a comparative lens, how brides used (silk) mixed fabrics to differentiate themselves from others and how Venetian Crete followed the changes in production techniques of the European textile industry.
Drapers and tailors. Fashion and consumption in medieval Catalonia
Authors: To Figueras Lluís
Published: May 2022

The range of textiles available in markets across the western Mediterranean expanded significantly during the thirteenth century. Cloth retailers, or drapers, constituted a fundamental link between merchants and consumers, using a network of local markets with specific spaces for selling cloth. They were able to sell a wide range of commodities, including Flemish and French woollens, to satisfy a growing demand. Between 1250 and 1350, there were also tailors almost everywhere, some at the permanent service of an aristocratic court, such as the kings of Aragon, but most of them worked as independent entrepreneurs offering their services in exchange for specific payments. Therefore both drapers and tailors formed small partnerships and frequently used credit in order to reach all levels of medieval society.
Lyonnais silks «ad uttimo gusto»: the trade in fashionable waistcoats between France and Italy in the second half of the 18th century
Authors: Dato Moïra , Gorguet-Ballesteros Pascale
Published: May 2022

Throughout the 18th century, Lyonnais silk manufacturing was constantly creating, adapting and transforming products in response to the evolution of fashion, which was both a profitable tool and a turbulent stream to harness. The male waistcoat is an excellent example of the difficult exercise in which merchant manufacturers engaged in order to secure their markets. Although not originally a specialty of the French city, the waistcoat eventually became a key item in Lyonnais production, selling very successfully in France and abroad. In this article, we analyse trade with Italy in order to explore in detail how the Lyonnais adapted to changes in fashion and used them to their advantage in order to stimulate consumption while navigating the challenges of a foreign market.
Round Table comment. Fashion as an economic engine: continuity and change
Authors: Kowaleski Maryanne
Published: May 2022

This comment points out the medieval precedents of many developments characterized as new in the early modern manufacture, sale, and consumption of fashionable textiles and clothing, although these developments were more rapid and intense in the later centuries. There was, for example, a significant break in the traditional process of technological innovations in the second half of the eighteenth century, when a series of complementary inventions radically improved the production and quality of textiles. In terms of commercial strategies and consumer behavior, however, there was less significant change, although the role of the second-hand trade deserves closer attention. The comment ends by highlighting how speakers have drawn on new methodologies and sources fo understanding the relationship between fashion and the economy
Novel Drug Delivery System Microsphere: A Review
Authors: Malik Mohit Saini Jitender K
Published: May 2022

The concept of targeted drug delivery is designed to attempt to concentrate the drug in the tissues of interest while reducing the relative concentration of the drug in the remaining tissues. As a result, the drug is localized to the targeted site. Therefore, the surrounding tissues are not affected by the drug. Therefore, carrier technology provides an intelligent approach to drug delivery by coupling drugs to carrier particles such as microspheres, nanoparticles, liposomes, niosomes, etc., modulating the release and absorption characteristics drug revenue. Microspheres are typically free-flowing powders made of proteins or synthetic polymers that are biodegradable in nature and ideally have a particle size of less than 200 μm. It is a reliable way to deliver drugs to the target site with specificity, if altered, and to maintain the desired concentration at the site of interest without side effects. Microspheres have received a great deal of attention not only for sustained release but also for targeting anti-cancer drugs to tumors. In the future, by combining various strategies, microspheres will occupy a central place in the delivery of new drugs, especially in the classification of diseased cells, diagnostics, genes and genetic material, safe, targeted and effective in vivo delivery and supplements in miniature versions of diseased organs and tissues in the body.
Alterations in Some Coagulation Factors (F VII and F XII), PT, APTT and D-Dimer) in Newly Infected Tuberculosis Patients from South-Southern Nigeria
Authors: Christian Atiegha , Ijeoma Okoroiwu Leticia , Ikechukwu Ikaroaha Chidiebere , Flora Atiegha Ayebaghobiobarakuma
Published: May 2022

Tuberculosis (TB) is a major health concern as well as leading infectious killer disease in man caused by the bacterium Mycobacterium tuberculosis. This study was carried out to assess the effect of tuberculosis on some specific coagulation factors (F VII and F XII), PT, APTT and D-Dimer). It wias caried out at the Tuberculosis and Leprosy Hospital Igbogene, the Federal Medical Center (FMCY) and Niger Delta University Teaching Hospital (NDUTH) all in Yenagoa Local Govt Area of Bayelsa state, Nigeria. Ethical approval and participant’s informed consent were obtained. Fifty (50) newly diagnosed TB subjects and 50 apparently healthy control subjects participated in this study. Specimens used were Sputum and blood. PT was assayed by the Quick one stage method. Fortress diagnostics reagents were used for the APTT assay while D-Dimer was tested by the sandwish immunodetection method by ICHROMAX. The data gathered from this research were analyzed using SPSS statistical software version 20.0. The results for the haemostatic parametres shows significantly higher (p<0.05) PT, APTT, and D-Dimer values, but significantly lower (p<0.05) F VII in newly diagnosed TB subjects when compared to controls group. There was no significant difference (P>0.05) in F XII in newly diagnosed TB subjects when compared to the controls. The results from this research indicates that Tuberculosis disease greatly altered almost all the, haemostatic, parameters studied, except coagulation factor XII that was virtualy unaltered.
A study on wheat crop for estimation of potassium efficiency, effect on growth, potential yield under agricultural and botanical practices
Authors: Ullah Azmat , Arif Mawra , Naqi Ali Hassnain , Salahuddin Salahuddin , Naz Samra , Moazzam Aqsa , Arif Arsalan , Mubarik Nadia , Arshad Bisma
Published: May 2022

Wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) is one of the important crops of human diet around the globe. Purify flour of wheat contains less vitamins and causes constipation and malnourishment. The experiment was designed to study on wheat crop, botanical and agricultural parameters and advances in plant sciences and accomplished in Randomized Complete Block Design. Sowing was done in field with plot size of 216 m2. LAI is very crucial growth index which directly controls the interception of solar radiation and consequently dry matter production and accumulation. The LAD exhibits the tenacity of leaves to remain photo synthetically active during the growth season of a crop. The NAR indicates the dry matter accumulation in plants per unit canopy area. Recorded data was subjected to analysis of variance by using Statistix 8.1 software. It presented mean values of all treatments for crop growth rate. Maximum results for CGR observed under T3 with 14.3 mean values. While minimum observations had been shown by T1 that is 13.4. It showed mean values for all applied treatments and wheat showed maximum value of leaf area index of (3.3367) under treatment (T4) and minimum value of leaf area index that is 3.0233 was shown by plants under treatment (T7). Maximum results for flag leaf area observed under T4 with 114.73 mean values. While minimum observations had been shown by T1 that is 88.03. It is recommended that the farmers should use split dose of potassium fertilizer for better growth and yield of wheat and it may also be helpful in future prospects.
Phyllodes Carcinoma of the Breast: An Uncommon Case Report
Authors: Nisrine Benaouicha , Aziz Slaoui , FZ Louzali , Najia Zeraidi , Amina Pr Lakhdar , Kharbach Aicha , Aziz Baydada
Published: May 2022

Cystosarcoma phyllodes of the breast are rare, and it accounts for less than 1% of the malignant tumors of the breast. Its clinical and radiological characteristics are those of benign tumors, and only a fast tumoral growth can evoke diagnosis. The diagnosis is confirmed by anathomopathology and immunohistochemistry. Surgical extended resection is the treatment of choice. Adjuvant radiotherapy may be administered in patients with high-grade tumors, positive surgical margins, or postoperative recurrence. Here we present a case of a woman affected by a sarcoma phyllodes tumor, an uncommon oncologic disease.
Aassessment of Knowledge, Attitude and Acceptance of COVID-19 Vaccine among Pregnant & Lactating Females
Authors: Singh Dr. Puja , Najam Dr. Rehana
Published: May 2022

Background: The COVID 19 Virus globally has caused tremendous morbidity and mortality among the general population around the world. To assess knowledge, there has been limited number of studies done to know the prevalence of COVID-19 vaccine acceptance among pregnant and lactating women. Aims: To assess knowledge, attitude and acceptance of Covid-19 vaccine among pregnant & lactating females in rural area of western U.P. Methodology: This was a cross-sectional study conducted on pregnant & breast- feeding women attending the antenatal & postnatal OPDs in the department of Obstetrics and gynecology & department of Pediatrics at Teer thanker Mahaveer Medical college & Research center. A total 1560 patient responses were taken from age group 18 to 42 years. All were provided with a pre-validated questionnaire consists of multiple choice. These questions evaluate knowledge of COVID-19 vaccine authorization and published materials. The universal acceptance of the COVID-19 vaccine. Three- and five-point Likert scales were used to rate the responses. Results: knowledge regarding COVID-19 vaccination among participants was obtained from government agencies was insignificant given by 16%, somewhat significant by 40% and significant by 44%, from news channel and radio was 20%, 42%and 38%, from social media in 25%, 48% and 27%, from friends and family in 18%, 50% and 32% and through healthcare provider in 14%, 36% and 50% respectively. In response Strongly disagree, disagree, neither agree nor disagree, agree, and strongly agree were seen as responses to desire to take the COVID-19 vaccine seen in 3%, 4%, 12%, 26% and 55%, through obtaining natural immunity COVID-19 vaccine was seen in 18%, 25%, 22%, 18% and 17%, desire to spend money for the COVID-19 vaccine was seen in 4%, 12%, 14%, 35% and 35% and there was tendency to recommend vaccines to people who were already familiar with them 3%, 8%, 12%, 34% and 43% respectively. Conclusion: Corona Virus immunization is reliable and accessible method of controlling the pandemic and as a result reduces it reduces the morbidity and mortality. Pregnant and lactating women need additional knowledge and attitude regarding COVID- 19 vaccination.
Pulmonary Aspergillosis in a COVID 19 Patient: A Case Report and Literature Review
Authors: Babokh Fatima , boucetta Btissam Ait , Nachat Soumia , Rahali Fatimzahra , Hakkouni Awatif El
Published: May 2022

As the COVID 19 pandemic evolves, concerns about fungal co-infections and superinfections are increasing, mainly towards invasive pulmonary aspergillosis (IPA), which increases significantly the risk of mortality in these patients, thus requiring early detection and diagnosis for better treatment efficiency. We’re describing the case of a young, non-immunocompromised patient with SARS COV 2 infection, who developed an IPA due to Aspergillus flavus.
Determinants of Exchange Rate in African Sub-Sahara Countries
Authors: Dung Sylvia , Okereke Emeka Jude
Published: May 2022

The study examines empirically exchange rate determinants in African sub-Sahara countries specifically Anglophone West African countries like The Gambia, Ghana, Liberia, Nigeria, and Sierra Leone between 1981 and 2019. In order to achieve this objective, both descriptive statistics and the Panel Least Square (PLS) estimation methods were employed to analyze the data. The result of the analysis reveals that INFL has a negative relationship with EXCR but it does impact significantly on it at 5 percent level; INTR has negative and an insignificant impact on EXCR at 5 percent level; CABL has negative relationship with EXCR and it also impacts significantly on it at 5 percent level; TMTR has negative relationship with EXCR and it also impact significantly on it at 5 percent level. The study therefore concludes that inflation rate (INFL), interest rate (INTR), current account balance (CABL) and terms of trade (TMTR) depreciates exchange rate (EXCR) in African sub-Sahara countries specifically Anglophone West African countries. Based on the findings of the research work, the following are recommended: The government should encourage export diversification especially the non-oil sector exports. This can be achieved through value addition to both the agriculture and manufacturing sub-sectors output. There should be stable exchange rate management policy that avoids over-valuation or excessive depreciation of their currencies and ensures international competitiveness of tradable goods, relative price stability as well as avoiding inconsistent fiscal policies.
Anthropological Study of the Perceptions of Neighboring Households Related to the Causes and Consequences of Pollution in the Ebrié lagoon of Koumassi (Abidjan)
Authors: Gboudjou Aymard Gnangoran , Amani Célestin Yao , Bouafou Kouamé Guy Marcel
Published: May 2022

Our study aimed to analyze the perceptions of riparian households related to the causes and consequences of the pollution of the Koumassi Ebrié lagoon. It is based on the mixed approach combining quantitative and qualitative method, using documentary research, direct field observations, the survey by questionnaire, semi-directive individual interviews and Focus Group. The results obtained first show the socio-demographic profile of households. For this purpose, the average household size is 6 people. In addition, households operate such as fishing, lagoon transport, selling fish products, fish smoking. In addition, the average income of households is between 10,000 and 50,000 FCFA. The causes mentioned by households, at the origin of the pollution of the Ebrié Lagoon of Koumassi are: (1) household waste spills and domestic wastewater from activities, at the same time, riparian and abidjanese populations, directly In the lagoon, (2) wastewater spills from the activities of the industries installed near the lagoon and (3) the use of toxic products (pesticides) by certain fishermen for their activity (fishing). Finally, the results of the study show that the pollution of the Koumassi Ebrié lagoon impact the fishery resources, the environment and habitats of respondents. Also the study reveals the impact of pollution on health, food, rituals and household leisure.
Anomalies of Sexual Differentiation in Cattle
Authors: Pereira Mariah Maciel , Reis Debora , Hoffmann Eduardo Ramos , Buss Beatriz , Junior Jose Luiz Buzette , Lemos Virgilio Zoppi , Pereira Clairton Marcolongo
Published: May 2022

Hermaphroditism is a sexual anomaly that causes the animal to have sexual functions of both sexes (male and female). The present work aims to review hermaphroditism in cattle, showing the concept, causes, diagnosis, and possible treatments. Animals with this anomaly may show reproductive failure, sexual behavior for both sexes, and absence of estrus. It is divided into three forms: Freemartinism, True Hermaphroditism, and Pseudo-Hermaphroditism, with the most common form in cattle being true freemartinism. Finally, anomalies of sexual differentiation are diagnosed through palpation, vaginoscopy, ultrasound and genetic tests, sometimes being visually verifiable. In cases of hermaphroditism, the animal that is born with this anomaly can be surgically corrected.
Dengue - The Breakbone Fever: A Crisis within a Crisis
Authors: Balwan Wahied Khawar , Singh Arashdeep , Kour Sachdeep
Published: May 2022

Dengue is one of the most critical and rapidly spreading vector borne disease in the world. It is caused by an RNA virus that belongs to the Flaviviridae family. The dengue virus is transmitted by mosquitoes (arthropods) and thus is an arbovirus. Dengue spreads through the bite of female Aedes mosquitoes. Aedes mosquitoes also serve as vectors of chikungunya, yellow fever and Zika viruses. The symptoms may range from asymptomatic fever to dreaded complications such as hemorrhagic fever and shock. Dengue is an endemic disease, which means that it occurs regularly, in tropical regions of the world. According to World Health Organization (WHO), almost half of the world’s population lives in areas with a risk of contracting dengue virus [1]. The risk of contracting dengue infection has increased dramatically since the 1940s. This upward trend is due to increases in long-distance travel, population growth and urbanization, lack of sanitation, ineffective mosquito control, and increases in the surveillance and official reporting of dengue cases.
Atuação dos(as) Enfermeiros(as) na Abordagem e Manejo da Incontinência Urinária em Mulheres
Authors: Silva Emanuela Cardoso da , Souza Alessandra de , Lima Elaine da Silva , Saes Eloá Galbiatti , Matos Marcilene Rodrigues , Gomes João Júnior
Published: May 2022

Objetivou-se identificar as produções cientí­ficas disponí­veis na literatura sobre o conhecimento e estratégias utilizadas pelos(as) enfermeiros(as) que atuam na atenção básica de saúde (ABS) na abordagem e manejo de mulheres com incontinência urinária (IU).Trata-se de uma revisão integrativa onde foram encontrados 2.254 artigos dos quais apenas 1 atendeu a todos os critérios de inclusão. O artigo foi publicado em 2009, em um periódico multidisciplinar, em lí­ngua portuguesa, escrito por enfermeiros. Foi classificado com Ní­vel 4 de evidência. A realização deste estudo evidenciou que existe escassez de literatura relacionada ao tema.
Sí­ndrome de Stevens-Johnson: intervenções de enfermagem no tratamento tópico curativo em pediatria
Authors: Colodetti Rafael , Silva Katia Cristina Vieira
Published: May 2022

A Sí­ndrome de Stevens-Johnson caracteriza-se por acometimento mucocutâneo múltiplo e elevada morbimortalidade. Ocorre extensa necrose de destacamento da epiderme e a área desnuda é suscetí­vel í s infecções, entretanto, nenhum consenso existe sobre os cuidados locais. Tratou-se de um Estudo de Caso acompanhado em um hospital estadual, localizado no municí­pio de Vila Velha, ES, com uma criança de sete anos, apresentando diagnóstico de varicela e de evolução concomitante com a Sí­ndrome de Stevens-Johnson. Objetivo: descrever novas intervenções de enfermagem no tratamento conservador da Sí­ndrome de Stevens-Johnson, utilizando-se de curativos especiais. A reepitelização transcorreu em vinte e dois dias de tratamento. Foi possí­vel acompanhar a cicatrização e relatar a experiência do uso dessas tecnologias em tal doença, proporcionando novas e eficazes ações de enfermagem.
Cuidados com o pé diabético: a assistência de enfermagem na estratégia de saúde da famí­lia – uma revisão integrativa de literatura
Authors: Bione Ingredh Araújo , Menezes Willian Silva de Paula , Medeiros Cláudia da Silva de , Silva Maria Regina Bernardo da , Silva Halene Cristina Dias de Armada e , Torres Fabiana Cabral Arantes
Published: May 2022

O pé diabético é um dos desfechos mais importantes do diabetes e contribui para perda da capacidade funcional, dentre outros prejuí­zos aos pacientes acometidos, sendo onerosos também ao sistema de saúde. O objetivo desse estudo é identificar como a literatura cientí­fica atual tem descrito as ações de enfermagem no cuidado ao portador do pé diabético na Estratégia de Saúde da Famí­lia. Metodologia: Tratou-se de uma revisão integrativa de literatura posto que essa possibilite sumarizar as pesquisas já finalizadas e obter conclusões a partir de um tema de interesse. Os resultados foram divididos em duas categorias: ações realizadas pelo enfermeiro da Estratégia de Saúde da Famí­lia na atenção ao indiví­duo portador do pé diabético e fatores que contribuem e/ou dificultam a implementação das ações de cuidado do Pé diabético por parte do enfermeiro. Conclusão: o trabalho do enfermeiro enquanto educador com vistas de estimular no paciente mudanças de comportamento e envolvendo seus familiares na responsabilização pelo cuidado com os pés.
Terapia por pressão negativa (TPN): o conhecimento do enfermeiro como influência no tratamento do paciente com ferida complexa em uma instituição hospitalar de Belo Horizonte/MG
Authors: Silva Ariana Cristina Xavier , Resende Victor Santiago Rodrigues de Morais , Margarida Silvania Mendonça Almeida
Published: May 2022

Objetivo: Analisar o conhecimento do enfermeiro sobre a Terapia por Pressão Negativa (TPN) como influência no tratamento do paciente com ferida complexa em uma instituição hospitalar de Belo Horizonte/ MG. Metodologia: Trata-se de um estudo observacional analí­tico transversal do tipo quantitativo realizado em novembro de 2018 em uma instituição hospitalar privada de Belo Horizonte/MG com 35 enfermeiros que atuam nas Unidades de Internação, através de um questionário estruturado com perguntas fechadas de múltipla escolha. Resultados: Predominaram profissionais do sexo feminino, com faixa etária abaixo de 30 anos, formação em instituição privada, com abordagem do tema "Tratamento de Feridas" na graduação. A maioria tem formação e experiência entre 5 e 20 anos, prestam razoável assistência ao paciente em uso da TPN e possuem capacitação somente em treinamento de serviço. As assertivas do questionário aplicado predominaram-se a minoria, porém, em questões relevantes como mecanismo de ação, vantagens da terapia e cuidados com o dispositivo de pressão. Temas como composição do equipamento, frequência de uso, tempo de troca e indicação da terapia não atingiram a pontuação mí­nima definida para este estudo. Conclusões: Observou-se uma limitação do conhecimento dos enfermeiros como influência no tratamento do paciente em uso da TPN, visto a razoável assistência prestada com essa modalidade de curativo.
A atuação multiprofissional na prevenção de lesões de pele
Authors: Gimenes Juliana Rissoli , Appolinário Juliana Correa , Souza Roberta De Oliveira
Published: May 2022

Objetivo: Objetivou-se prevenir, identificar e estratificar possí­veis lesões de pele traçando o perfil de risco dos pacientes e suas necessidades, assim como os fatores que influenciaram no surgimento de lesões, e que podem ter ligação com as condições clí­nicas do paciente ou com os cuidados de enfermagem diretamente. Resultado: As boas práticas implantadas favoreceram a gestão de melhores resultados, com evidência na efetividade e adesão as prática de prevenção, diminuição de custos, além do reconhecimento e motivação dos nossos profissionais atuantes. No segundo semestre de 2016, tivemos 58 eventos de lesão de pele notificados (média de 10 eventos/mês); em 2017, tivemos 66 eventos de lesão de pele notificados (média de 06 eventos/mês); e no ano de 2018, tivemos 20 eventos de lesão de pele notificados (média de 02 eventos/mês), resultado comparado de 2016 a 2018, obtivemos a queda de mais de 80% no número de eventos. Desde de 2017, esta instituição passa pelo processo de certificação, e em abril de 2019 foi recertificada por desenvolver melhores práticas relacionadas í  prevenção de lesão recebendo a categoria Diamante. Conclusão: Nossa experiência possibilitou diminuir 80% dos eventos de lesão de pele, o que evidencia a importância da equipe multiprofissional na avaliação, planejamento, prevenção das lesões de pele. Percebemos também, que o envolvimento do paciente e familiares nas medidas educativas e na elaboração do plano de cuidados foi de grande relevância para a continuidade de boas práticas após alta do paciente.