bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
On t-Intuitionistic Fuzzy PMS-Subalgebras of a PMS Algebra
Authors: Derseh Beza Lamesgin , Wondifraw Yohannes Gedamu , Alaba Berhanu Assaye
Published: February 2023

In this paper, the authors extend the concept of a t-intuitionistic fuzzy set to PMS-subalgebras of PMS-algebras. The authors define the t-intuitionistic fuzzy PMS-subalgebra of a PMS-algebra and show that any intuitionistic fuzzy PMS-subalgebra of a PMS-algebra is a t-intuitionistic fuzzy PMS-subalgebra. The authors provide the condition for an intuitionistic fuzzy set in a PMS-algebra to be a t-intuitionistic fuzzy PMS-subalgebra. The authors use their (α,β) level cuts to characterize the t-intuitionistic fuzzy PMS-subalgebras of PMS-algebra. The authors investigate whether the homomorphic images and inverse images of t-intuitionistic fuzzy PMS-subalgebras are also t-intuitionistic fuzzy PMS-subalgebras. Furthermore, the authors show that the homomorphic images and inverse images of the nonempty (α,β) level cuts of the t-intuitionistic fuzzy PMS-subalgebras of a PMS-algebra are again PMS-subalgebras of a PMS-algebra. Finally, the authors show that the Cartesian product of the t-intuitionistic fuzzy PMS-subalgebras of a PMS-algebra is itself a t-intuitionistic fuzzy PMS-subalgebra and characterize it in terms of its (α,β) level cuts.
Adapting P2M Framework for Innovation Program Management Through a Lean-Agile Approach
Authors: Eddoug Fatima-Zahra , Benabbou Rajaa , Benhra Jamal
Published: February 2023

The commonly adopted project management approach is the stage-gate model, which is not always the convenient approach to innovation projects. The paper objective is to present a qualitative analysis of existing project management approaches and to propose a new hybrid model for effective management of innovation programs based on traditional project management approaches, agile methods to involve the customer, and then lean approach to eliminate waste. The results were illustrated by a new model based on the Japanese P2M (program and project management for enterprise innovation) guide, then combine it with Agile Industrial Scrum method and the agile 3S (scheme, system, and service) model of P2M, and finally with some lean tools and techniques oriented towards the innovation and project management context. Finally, an application case was illustrated where the researchers present the planning of the application of the proposed model on an innovation program in medical waste management field.
Three Cities on YouTube
Authors: Wu Hsin-Ching , Manoharan Aroon P.
Published: February 2023

Local governments are enhancing their governance through various information communication technologies (ICTs). This article presents an exploratory case study of three municipalities within the United States, examining how each applies YouTube for communication. Using content analysis and selected statistical tests of mean difference, the authors analyzed the videos uploaded between January 2020 to August 2020. The three municipalities used YouTube to document policymaking, publicize programs and services, update critical information during times of crises, and, in some cases, create unique brand images. The average number of views per video were similar across the three YouTube channels. However, one of the municipalities received a statistically significant number of average likes per video, which spotlights its positive brand image. In conclusion, the authors suggest directions for future research and recommend practices for social media adaptation in government.
Assessment of the Building Situation Tool Adoption Among Firefighters
Authors: Sever Filip
Published: February 2023

Technology is a standard tool that first responders use in their assessment and planning during disasters. Despite the considerable number of hardware and software solutions adopted, first responders still often rely on paper plans when examining indoor disasters. The purpose of this research is to investigate the technical competencies of firefighters and test the building situation tool (BUST) to replace the paper plans. A mixed method approach was used to assess the technology self-efficacy and gather insight into perceived usefulness, ease of use, and the user experience from the firefighters (N=20). The findings show a sufficient level of competency, and that first time users prefer guided instructions, clarity in the user interface, controls, and options to customize the user interface. The findings have practical implications for the future development of BUST and its adoption to the workflow of firefighters.
Penile Paraffinoma
Authors: Gupta Neelam , Sarin Karishma , Behl Lav , Uppal Sanjeev
Published: February 2023

Use of dermal fillers has increased over the years. Various injectable implants are used for soft-tissue augmentation. Penile augmentation practice using dermal fillers is not prevalent in India. Its debilitating effect has been known and the development of chronic granulomatous reaction into a sclerosing lipogranuloma/paraffinoma might occur. Identification and differentiation of certain dermal fillers and their tissue reaction are possible by histopathological examination. We report an unusual case of sclerosing lipogranuloma/paraffinoma of the penis in a 36-year-old married Indian male, following self-administering multiple penile filler injections leading to penile deformity.
Comparative Evaluation of Various Parameters of Spontaneous Smile Captured by Conventional Photographic Method, Video Clip Method, and Direct Biometric Method
Authors: Shah Romilkumar
Published: February 2023

Introduction:

Facial and dental attractiveness can significantly impact one's life. As per Kiekens, smile esthetics contributed 25%–31% to facial attractiveness. Smile is one of the most effective means by which people convey their emotions. People have more positive acceptance and better behavior against attractive faces; this phenomenon is called “attractiveness halo”. The records needed for contemporary smile visualization and quantification can be static records (static photograph and/or lateral cephalogram), dynamic record (digital videography), and direct biometric/clinical measurements. Previous studies examining smile esthetics had used static photographs. Recently, a method of capturing and analyzing the smile using videography and computer software becomes need of an hour.

Aim:

Comparative evaluation of various parameters of spontaneous smile captured by conventional photography method (CPM), video clip method (VCM), and direct biometric method (DBM).

Materials and Methods:

The subjects were screened clinically and based on normal soft tissue profile angle in the profile photographs. Smile photographs of the subjects were obtained using conventional photography technique. VCM was used to capture spontaneous smiles of the subjects using the same camera. Finally, the parameters of the smile were directly measured on the subjects using Vernier calipers. Images were standardized and subjected to appropriate analyses to evaluate smile arc, buccal corridor, lower incisal display, upper gingival display, smile index, Morley's ratio, and smile line.

Results:

Measurements of smile arc, buccal corridor, lower incisal display, upper gingival display, smile index, Morley's ratio, and smile line on the photographs obtained from CPM showed statistically significant differences when compared to both VCM and DBM.

Conclusion:

As VCM is better able to capture and assess spontaneous smile when compared to CPM, it is the preferred method along with DBM as additional confirmation.
A Rare Case of Amyoplasia Type of Arthrogryposis Multiplex Congenita with Midfacial Hemangioma in a Neonate
Authors: Lakra Mahaveer Singh
Published: February 2023

Arthrogryposis multiplex congenita is a condition where multiple contractures of the joint develop, leading to deformity and restriction of movement. It is mostly seen in the neonatal period but the deformity may persist till adulthood also. A 1-day-old male baby presented with multiple deformities and contractures of all four limbs, with breathing difficulties. On examination, there was abnormal shoulder adduction with elbow extension and ulnar deviation of the wrist with thumb and finger deformity. In the lower limb, severe knee flexion with severe bilateral talipes equinus deformity was seen. A midfacial hemangioma and ear abnormalities were also present along with a skin dimple over both knees. The child was investigated fully for other congenital and systemic malformations. Finally, a diagnosis of the amyotrophic type of arthrogryposis congenita with facial hemangioma was made, which is a very rare association. The patient was managed by a multidisciplinary team approach and was discharged successfully. When a baby is presented with such a deformity, then the child should be screened fully and a genetic study should be done to prevent a recurrence of malformation in a subsequent pregnancy. The aim is to prevent early contractures and to restore limb function in the child and proper follow-up.
Perinatal Outcome of Subchorionic Hemorrhage in Early Pregnancy Vaginal Bleeding
Authors: Gupta Manisha , Agarwal Neelima , Agrawal Alpana
Published: February 2023

Introduction:

First-trimester vaginal bleeding is an early indicator of underlying placental pathology and is a causative factor for adverse perinatal outcome. Although subchorionic hemorrhage is quite prevalent, but outcomes have not been studied in the ongoing pregnancies. Hence, we aimed to study the outcome in pregnancies with subchorionic hemorrhage presenting with vaginal bleeding in up to 20 weeks of pregnancy.

Methodology:

The present study was an observational study conducted over a period of 1 year. A sample size of 230 patients presenting with threatened abortion within 20 weeks of gestation and who fulfilled the inclusion criteria were recruited in the study. A routine ultrasound examination was done to analyze the presence of subchorionic hemorrhage, and the outcomes of such pregnancies were studied.

Results:

Total 230 subjects presented with bleeding in early pregnancy with gestational age of <20 weeks on ultrasound examination; 31 (13.4%) patients were found to have subchorionic hemorrhage. The present study showed that women with subchorionic hematoma had a significantly higher rate of complications.

Conclusion:

There is an increased risk of adverse outcome in pregnancy with subchorionic hemorrhage.
A Cross-Sectional Study to Assess Nutritional Status of Adolescent Girls Using Body Mass Index
Authors: Jain Ashutosh , Raje Vaishali Vinayak , Kakade Satish V.
Published: February 2023

Background:

Malnutrition continues to be a major public health problem worldwide. World's attention is now toward malnourished girls who are more likely to remain undernourished during adolescence and adulthood, and when pregnant, they are more likely to deliver low birth-weight babies creating a vicious cycle.

Objectives:

(1) To study sociodemographic profile of adolescent girls and (2) to study the association of undernutrition with sociodemographic status.

Materials and Methods:

This school-based cross-sectional study was conducted among 268 adolescent girls of 7th and 8th standard, from government high school of Karad. Quantitative data were analyzed using SPSS version 20 for calculating mean with standard deviation and Chi-square test was applied.

Results:

According to body mass index for age, the prevalence of undernutrition was 32.85%. Similarly undernutrition was found high among rural girls (35.4%), among girls of age group 12 (34.85%) and those who were pure vegetarian (37.3%). It was found very much high among three generation type family (45%). Significantly high proportion of girls with first birth order (38.3%), below poverty line (BPL) families (71.4%), and the girls taking <3 meals per day (76.1%), were found to be undernourished. Skipping breakfast for 1-3 days per week (27.3%) and the girls using fast food (98.9%) as well as soft drinks (56.8%) showed high rate of undernutrition.

Conclusion:

Undernutrition was found to be prevalent among the rural adolescent girls with first birth order belonging to BPL families and associated with poor dietary habits.
Evaluating the Efficacy of Innovative Coding System for Ceramic Restorations
Authors: Kambala Seema Sathe , Godbole Surekha , Borle Anjali Bhoyar , Dhamande Mithilesh M , Kambala Rajanikanth , Jaiswal Tanvi
Published: February 2023

Background:

Forensic odontology has evolved with the evolution of mankind. Since ages it has been of our interest to identify the dead. Because of events beyond our control many human beings may not die a natural death or in familiar surroundings. The task of identifying these individuals is of paramount importance in forensic odontology.

Method:

A Quick response code of minimum dimension was customized and incorporated into e max lithium disilicate restorations. Restorations are fabricated in such a way that it can scanned using mobile software and displays aadhar number of patient, which ultimately helps in forensic identification.

Result:

This coded prosthesis helps in the identification of individuals.

Conclusion:

Code used in present study was readable in most of the ceramic restorations and maintains its sustainability in all the conditions under which it was tested.
Early Clinical Exposure
Authors: Harish Hande Alka , Panchbhai Aarti , Gawande Madhuri Nitin , Patil Swati Krishnakant , Sharma Preethi N , Archana Sonone
Published: February 2023

Background:

Early clinical exposure (ECE) is a teaching–learning methodology which promotes the acquaintance of dental students to patients during their initial 1st year of learning. It comprehends in a socioclinical perspective which supplements learning of correlation of health and disease as well as the role of the clinician.

Materials and Methods:

Study population includes a Cohort of 96 students of 1st year of Bachelor of Dental Sciences (I BDS). From I BDS, 48 students (Group A = interventional group) were selected as cases and 48 as controls (Group B = control group) by simple random sampling. Group A students were exposed to a module of ECE prepared in a clinical/hospital setting. Group B students were exposed to didactic learning of the selected content of syllabus. After intervention, the students' understanding of the topic for both Group A and B was evaluated by a prepared questionnaire (posttest). The effectiveness of this adjunct learning tool ECE was calculated using the absolute learning gain (ALG), relative learning gain (RLG), and normalized gain.

Results:

The significantly enhanced posttest score was observed in Group A (7.72 ± 1.42) as compared to Group B (4.08 ± 0.64). The ALG, RLG, and normalized gain were higher with ECE as an adjunct learning tool as compared to didactic learning. On analysis of the perceptions after feedback, it was observed that overall, 92.05% of the students strongly agreed that the ECE was a very appreciable, practically oriented teaching–learning tool and validated the better learning experience.

Conclusion:

ECE could be a better and effective adjunct teaching–learning tool in the dental discipline.
Use of e-Media Among Pediatric Dental Professionals and Postgraduate Students in Pediatric Dentistry During COVID-19
Authors: Shinde Maya Uddhavrao , Chaudhary Shweta M. , Patil Krishna V. , Patel Alok Ramesh , Shah Preetam P. , Patil Smita S.
Published: February 2023

Background:

Health-care providers, particularly pediatric dentists, highly depend on electronic media. This survey attempts to assess how they have taken to e-media to keep themselves abreast of the current situation and use it efficiently.

Objectives:

To determine attitudes, awareness, and practices of e-media usage among pediatric dental professionals and postgraduate students in pediatric dentistry during the COVID-19.

Materials and Methods:

A convenience sample of 958 pediatric dental practitioners and postgraduate students in pediatric dentistry from throughout India participated in a descriptive cross-sectional survey. An investigator-designed questionnaire comprising 23 close-ended questions related to the usage and various aspects of e-media before and during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Results:

Younger generations of pediatric dentistry are more active in the use of e-media. Dentists between the ages of 30 and 50 years are more likely to utilize social media in their profession than dentists above the age of 50 years. For academic purposes and patient communication, e-media was the most popular choice.

Conclusion:

The Indian pediatric dentistry profession has grown significantly with the use of e-media.
Ectodermal Dysplasia with an Autosomal Recessive Inheritance Pattern – A Rare Case Report with a Brief Literature Review
Authors: Hasan Shamimul , Ambreen Mehroz , Shrivastava Priyanshu Kumar , Saeed Shazina , Kaur Mandeep , Gombra Virender , Mansoori Shahnaz
Published: February 2023

Ectodermal dysplasia (ED) refers to a rare genetic disease chiefly affecting the ectodermal tissue derivatives. Hypohidrotic and hidrotic ED (HED) are the major clinically delineated forms of ED. Hypohidrotic form is the commonly occurring type. The condition manifests as a triad of hypotrichosis, hypohidrosis, and hypodontia, and generally exhibits an X-linked trait. Very rarely, it manifests as an autosomal recessive inheritance pattern. Multidisciplinary treatment protocol necessitates teamwork by medical professionals along with dentists. Dental management at the initial stage can ameliorate the patient's esthetics, thus, abating the allied emotional and mental health issues in such patients. The purpose of this manuscript is to report an extremely rare case of ED in a young female patient who reported to us with a complaint of multiple missing teeth and spacing in teeth. The patient manifested salient features of HED after thorough history taking and a detailed physical examination. Our case was an unusual occurrence where the proband exhibited an autosomal recessive inheritance pattern.
Evidence, Ethics, and Quality Appraisal Tool for In Vitro Studies
Authors: Iyer Ramya R. , Sethuraman Rajesh
Published: February 2023

The contribution of in vitro studies has been often under-valued in the context of dental research quality owing to the in vitro study's position in the bottom of the evidence pyramid and the limited number of appraisal tools which are comprehensive. There is a need to understand the scope and shortcomings of current tools used in the appraisal of in vitro studies as applicable to dental research and to propose a new quality appraisal tool for in vitro research which is superior to the current tools. A scoping review was conducted to address the above- mentioned objectives; a systematic search in the PubMed and Google databases was done for pertinent published articles as available till September 14, 2021. Concept notes, protocols, and editorials that reported tools for critical appraisal of in vitro studies in dentistry for both primary and secondary researches. After screening of titles, abstracts and after eliminating duplicates, two tools were found that met the inclusion and exclusion criteria of the present scoping review. Critical appraisal of the two tools – modified CONSORT checklist of items for reporting in vitro studies of dental materials and CRIS (Check- list for Reporting In- vitro Studies) had limitations with respect to relevance, ethical considerations, and applicability. Based on the inadequacies identified in the existing appraisal tools, a preliminary checklist – Evidence, Ethics, and Quality Appraisal Tool for in vitro studies is proposed as a new tool that integrates quality appraisal of experimental procedures along with ethical standards, relevant to dental in vitro research.
Knowledge, Attitude and Practices Towards Oral Health in Psychiatric Patients Attending a Tertiary Care Centre in Northern India
Authors: Bathla Shalu Chandna , Singh Angad Harshbir , Bathla Manish , Sahoonja Chahat , Usmani Sana Bano , Yadav Ekta
Published: February 2023

Background:

Dentists frequently treat patients who have noticeable abnormal behavior as well as patients who have psychiatric disorders that are not easily identified. The Psychiatrist usually ignore the oral health and hygiene whereas the Dentist usually ignore the psychological health of the patients. Some patients may be so disturbed that personal hygiene is neglected; leading the patients to neglect oral hygiene and the resultant accumulation of plaque is detrimental to the periodontal tissues.

Methods:

237 of the 530 patients presenting to Psychiatry OPD who met the inclusion criteria patients between the age group of 18-60 years, drug-naive patients with a diagnosis of mental illness according to the International classification of diseases – 10. The patients, with co-morbid mental retardation, suffering from neurological conditions, and physical handicap, were excluded from the study sample. The patients requiring emergency treatment due to severity of their psychiatric illness were also excluded.

Results:

Among the wide range of psychiatric disorder, it was observed that there is a total lack oral health awareness; a slightly better awareness was observed amongst the neurotic disorders; the worst were amongst the psychotic and mood disorders.

Conclusions:

Poor oral health is the gateway to the overall health. The psychoeducation to the patients and the family member must include the need and awareness towards oral hygiene in addition to the other points. A consultation liaison model must be in place to address these needs of the psychiatric patients as they are hesitant and ignorant towards their oral health.
Gorlin-Goltz Syndrome
Authors: Bhargava Pragati Anupkumar , Bhowate Rahul R. , Parate Nikhil Wasudeorao
Published: February 2023

Gorlin-Goltz syndrome (GGS) is a rare autosomal dominant condition. Diverse incidence rates of this syndrome have been reported all over the world. It is estimated to occur 1 in 50,000–150,000. GGS is of particular interest to dental surgeons and maxillofacial radiologists because of their association with odontogenic keratocysts (OKC). GGS associated with OKCs tend was known to occur in individuals who were at a much younger age. In our case, cysts that were radiographically similar to OKCs were present in our male patient. OKCs associated with GGS are reported to be more frequent in the maxilla than in the mandible. GGS may manifest with the triad of basal cell nevi, keratocysts of the jaws, and deformities in the skeletal system. Recognition of the condition is crucial for establishment for early diagnosis as it can minimize the severity of the condition. The aim of this article was to report a case of GGS who was diagnosed primarily based on craniofacial manifestations.
Mini Clinical Evaluation Exercises (mini CEX) as Formative Assessment Tool in Pediatric Postgraduate Education
Authors: Pathak Sunil , Patel Pooja , Rasania Manish , Modi Prashant
Published: February 2023

Background:

Although there is an increasing emphasis on workplace-based assessment (WPBA) during postgraduate medical education, the current assessment relies mainly on summative assessment. Formative assessment is less valued and done only to fulfill regulatory requirements. Various methods have been described for WPBA; mini-clinical evaluation exercise (mini-CEX) is one of them. Mini-CEX is incorporated well in Western countries, but in India, it is rarely used.

Aim and Objectives:

The objective is to assess acceptability and feasibility of Mini-CEX as a formative assessment tool during pediatric postgraduation.

Methodology:

Twenty-one postgraduates and 10 faculty participated in the study. A total of 93 sessions were conducted, 65 with 3rd year and 28 with 2nd year residents. The perception of faculty and students about feasibility and acceptability was taken by a prevalidated questionnaire based on the Likert scale. Epi-Info 7.2.2.6 was used for data analysis. Percentage, ratio, mean, and median were calculated. The qualitative data were pooled, and conclusions were derived.

Results:

Ninety percent of faculty agreed mini-CEX can be adopted as a formative assessment tool, it is feasible with current time limit and existing faculties. Ninety percent of faculty opined that mini-CEX will not have an adverse impact on current teaching–learning and assessment activity and it had a positive impact on their attitude toward postgraduate teaching. 70% of residents found that it is a useful method.

Conclusions:

Mini-CEX is a useful formative assessment tool, feasible and can be adopted in postgraduate medical education.
Willingness for COVID-19 Vaccination among Health-Care Workers
Authors: Sabat Smaranita , Mohanty Sambedana , Patnaik Lipilekha , Pattanaik Sumitra , Samantsinghar Pusparaj
Published: February 2023

Background: COVID-19 vaccine was launched in India on 16 January 2021, prioritizing health care workers. There is lot of apprehensions and anxiety regarding uptake of the vaccine among them. So, determining the acceptability of a COVID-19 vaccine by healthcare professionals will also guide future vaccination studies. Objective: To know the willingness for COVID-19 vaccination among healthcare workers in a tertiary care hospital and to explore the factors responsible for unwillingness of COVID-19 vaccination. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted among health care workers of a tertiary care hospital of Odisha. Those who refused to participate in the study, pregnant & lactating mothers and those who participated in COVID 19 vaccine clinical trial were excluded from the study. Data was collected from 746 HCWs for a period of three months i.e., from January 2021 to April 2021. Results: 78.8% HCWs were willing to get vaccinated with COVID 19 vaccine. Also 78.6% HCWs were willing to get their family members vaccinated with COVID 19 vaccine. But 53.6% study participants were not willing for COVID 19 vaccination if they do not get the option of free vaccine. Major reasons for COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy were concerns about the safety (60.8%) and efficacy of the vaccine (58.8%). Vaccine acceptance was more in older age group, Hindus, rural residents and those who have already suffered from COVID 19. Conclusion: Effort should be made to eliminate the doubts and concerns regarding the COVID 19 vaccine.
Mean and Normalized Apparent Diffusion Coefficient Values and Mean Metabolic Ratios in Cerebral Metastases in Central Indian Rural Hospital Setup
Authors: Mishra Gaurav Vedprakash , Gowda Harshith , Bhansali Pratik , Vadlamudi Nagendra , Raj Nishant
Published: February 2023

Background:

To evaluate mean metabolite ratios and Apparent diffusion co-efficient value with normalization in cerebral metastases using MRS in rural hospital setup in Central India.

Method:

A cross sectional hospital based observational study conducted over a time period of 2 years. All the cases registered with Acharya Vinoba Bhave Rural Hospital, Sawangi, Wardha, diagnosed on histopathological findings as cerebral metastases were included in this present study. All patients were examined on GE Brivo MRI machine with 1.5 Tesla magnetic field strength in the Department of Radiodiagnosis using b value of 1000 s/sq. mm, slice thickness 5mm, interslice gap 2mm applied in the x, y and z axes, central as well as peripheral portions of the tumor were manually sampled, preferably getting rid of cystic or necrotic areas. Histopathological diagnostic acumen was augmented with ADC values with normalization.

Result:

Range of ADC values observed was from 0.683 10-3 mm2/s to 0.873 10-3 mm2/s. Normalized ADC values were calculated on basis of observed ADC values and were in range of 0.8537510-3 mm2/s to 1.09125 10-3 mm2/s. Mean ADC value was calculated as 0.749 x 10-3 mm2/s. Mean normalised ADC value was calculated to be 0.9372 x 10-3 mm2/s. Observed metabolite ratios were derived from metabolic values obtained on MRS for Choline, Creatinine, Lipid lactate, myoinositol and n-acetyl aspartate. Range for Choline:Creatinine, Choline:n-acetyl aspartate, choline : myoinositol and choline : lipid lactate was 3.97 to 5.73, 3.24 to 5.76, 4.35 to 5.49 and 0.32 to 0.997 respectively. Mean values for Choline:Creatinine, Choline:n-acetyl aspartate, choline : myoinositol and choline : lipid lactate were 4.1289, 3.7838, 4.1256 and 0.9095 respectively.

Conclusion:

Research gap analysis towards which research question was framed stands filled up by the generated new knowledge in terms of 'Mean metabolite ratios','Apparent Diffusion Coefficient' and 'Normalised Apparent Diffusion Coefficient' values for cerebral metastases in the present study.
Massive Calcified Intramural Hematoma of the Right Ventricular Free Wall with 31-year Follow-up
Authors: Shukla Madhu , Mohan Jagdish Chander
Published: February 2023

A 21-year-old girl presented with an episode of ventricular tachycardia in September 1991. She was found to have a large (8 cm × 5 cm) mass in the right ventricle and was operated. The mass was full of thrombi and fresh blood that was evacuated. She remained asymptomatic till May 2022, when she presented with another episode of ventricular tachycardia. She also had a history of effort angina of 2 months' duration. Multimodality imaging evaluation revealed a large calcific cystic mass in the right ventricular free wall with an unruptured aneurysm of the right sinus of Valsalva, a markedly distorted right ventricular cavity, and the Brugada pattern of electrocardiogram. The case is reported for its rarity, long follow-up, and strikingly high-quality images.
Association between Perceived Social Support and Self-management in People with Multiple Sclerosis
Authors: Baharian Elahe , Abolhassani Shahla , Alijani Marzieh
Published: February 2023

Introduction:

The physiological and psychological limitations resulting from multiple sclerosis (MS) can decrease social interactions. Furthermore, self-management has become popular in the control of chronic diseases such as MS. The purpose of this study was to determine the relationship between perceived social support and self-management in MS patients.

Methods:

This cross-sectional study was conducted for the years 2019–2020. Patients were recruited through the MS clinic located in Kashani Hospital, Isfahan, Iran, by convenience sampling. The research was performed on a group of 212 MS patients who completed a Medical outcome study social support scale (MOS-SSS), the MS Self-Management Scale, and basic clinical and demographic data. SPSS 20 software was used to analyze the collected data.

Results:

The study sample included 57 men and 155 women (73.1%). Examining the relationship between perceived social support and self-management revealed a strong correlation between them (r
2 = 0.60, P < 0.001). The results of regression analysis showed that self-management in people with academic education was statistically significantly greater than in those without (b [Standard Error] = 6.83 [2.58], P = 0.009). Furthermore, the amount of perceived social support was increasing significantly for females in comparison to males (b [SE] = 6.04 [1.58], P = 0.03). Moreover, the mean of perceived social support was greater between married (b [SE] = 3.31 [1.56], P = 0.007) people and also between academic (b [SE] = 7.43 [3.56], P = 0.03) MS patients.

Conclusion:

The results of this study indicated that social support was associated with self-management in MS patients. This understanding should be applied in clinical practice when targeting and designing education, support, and care for MS patients.
Internet Gaming Disorder
Authors: Kakul Filzah , Javed Sarah
Published: February 2023

Introduction:

Internet addiction is currently considered a worldwide problem, with a possible impact on mental health. Young adults are recognized to be at high risk of developing Internet gaming disorder (IGD). According to a recent clinical model, young adults with IGD may endorse a distinct set of maladaptive beliefs that underlie persistent and excessive engagement in Internet gaming activities. The objective of this study was to examine the incidence of problematic gaming beliefs and psychological distress in a sample of “Indian Young Adults” with and without IGD.

Methods:

The research is descriptive in nature, conducted during the month of April 2022–May 2022 on a sample of 306 young adults (185 males and 121 females) recruited from multiple universities. A Google form survey that included validated measures of IGDs, Internet gaming cognition, and psychological distress were distributed on various online platforms for collecting the data.

Results:

According to the findings, young adults with IGD report significantly higher maladaptive gaming beliefs (t = 16.199, P < 0.001) and psychological distress (depression - t = 12.11. P = < 0.001 and anxiety/stress - t = 10.95, P = < 0.001) than young adults without IGD. The size of observed effects was large for cognition (Cohen's d = 2.14), depression (Cohen's d = 2.14), and anxiety/stress (Cohen's d = 1.96). The sample also reported strong correlation between IGD symptoms and gaming cognitions (P = <0.001). Further hierarchical regression analysis revealed depression variables as a significant predictors in the final model (β = 0.212, P = 0.002, confidence interval [CI] = 0.219–0.944) and overvaluation (β = 0.196, P = 0.020, CI = 0.048–0.545), maladaptive rules (β = 0.334, P = 0.003, CI = 0.117–0.551), and gaming social acceptance (β = 0.272, P = 0.001, CI = 0.190–0.693) as the three strongest cognition predictors of IGD symptoms.

Conclusion:

These findings indicate that young adults with IGD have distinct problematic thoughts about gaming and highlight the importance of addressing these cognitions in therapeutic interventions for the disorder.
Depression and Associated Factors Among in-School Adolescents in Nigeria
Authors: Alinnor Ezioma Anne , Okeafor Chukwuma Ugochukwu
Published: February 2023

Introduction:

Depression is projected to become the leading cause of disability as well as the leading contributor to the global burden of disease by 2030. Depression in adolescents is a public health concern as it increases the risk of substance abuse, relationship difficulties, suicide, and poor academic performance. This study aimed to determine the prevalence of depression and its associated risk factors among adolescents.

Methods:

This was a school-based cross-sectional study involving 1428 adolescents aged 10–19 years in secondary schools in the Port Harcourt metropolis, Rivers State, Nigeria. Adolescents were selected using multistage sampling technique. Data on sociodemographic and family structure were obtained using a self-administered pretested semi-structured questionnaire. The presence of depression was determined using the Beck Depression Inventory (BDI). Adolescents with BDI scores of ≥18 were categorized as depressed. Bivariate and multivariate analyses were performed at P < 0.05.

Results:

Of the 1428 adolescents recruited, 563 (39.4%) were males. The mean age was 14.30 ± 2.04 years. The prevalence of depression was 21.9% (n = 313). Significantly higher odds of depression were reported among females (adjusted odds ratio (AOR): 1.447; 95% confidence interval (CI): 1.107–1.891; P = 0.007), low socioeconomic status (AOR: 1.409; 95% CI: 1.064–1.865; P = 0.017), and family structures that were not monogamous (AOR: 1.586;95% CI: 1.152–2.183; P = 0.005).

Conclusion:

Depression is not uncommon among in-school adolescents in Nigeria. In addition to the inclusion of screening for depression in the school health program, measures to reduce the burden are advocated, especially among female adolescents and adolescents from low socioeconomic backgrounds.
Hardwiring truth in functional interpretations
Authors: Dinis Bruno , Gaspar Jaime
Published: February 2023

We present four different approaches to prove the soundness theorem for variants with t-truth of functional interpretations. To showcase our different methods we focus on the intuitionistic nonstandard bounded functional interpretation of the nonstandard extensional Heyting arithmetic in all finite types because a version with t-truth for this interpretation has not been given before. Also, because it is a more involved interpretation than others since it includes both nonstandard principles and majorisability. This leads us to believe that if the approaches work for this more complicated functional interpretation, then they should also work for simpler functional interpretations (and realisabilities).
FACTORS AFFECTING THE APPLICATION OF INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGIES (ICT) IN THE AGRICULTURE SECTOR OF NEPAL
Authors: Singh Om Prakash , Aryal Rabin
Published: February 2023

Scaling-up of modern ICT tools produces an avenue to use ICT in the dissemination of agriculture information. To successfully apply ICT-based information for the prime development of sustainable agriculture, understanding the factors affecting the use of ICT in agriculture information is valuable. This study tried to analyze the socio-economic factors that influence the application of ICTs amongst farmers of the Rupandehi district of Nepal. Altogether, three villages, which are also declared and enlisted under smart villages by the Ministry of Agriculture, Food Technology, and Land Management of Lumbini province, were purposely selected for this study. Data were collected from randomly selected 145 respondents from Devdaha, Omsatiya and Tilotama villages, of which 95 were ICT user farmers and 50 of them were non-users of ICT. A binary probit model was used for its statistical analysis. Social, economic, and institutional factors were explored as the major factors affecting the use of ICT among farmers in the delineated study area. Farm size, sex, and income were explored as positive and significant factors that influence the use of ICT in agriculture. The governmental policies including ICT tools in extension methodologies were found at an inadequate level. Moreover, the present ICT tools assessed inappropriate in the existing market that didn't address the real needs of farmers were the major constraints of using ICT tools in agriculture in the study area. Factors and reasons explored through this study should be internalized by concerned stakeholders as input while forming their policy or implanting ICT-related activities in forthcoming technological generations.
Diseño y validación de un cuestionario sobre factores de riesgo en niños con parálisis cerebral
Authors: Aranda Pineda Laura Valentina , Cárdenas Bejarano Juliana , Angarita-Rodríguez Diana Cristina , Domagalska-Szopa Malgorzata , Hagner-Derengowska Magdalena , Szopa Andrzej , Serrano-Gómez Maria Eugenia
Published: February 2023

Objetivo. Diseñar y validar, en su apariencia, un cuestionario para recolectar información sobre factores de riesgo en niños con parálisis cerebral.
Metodología. Estudio descriptivo, metodológico, que incluyó una fase de diseño y otra de validación facial de un cuestionario. Esta última se llevó a cabo a través de la participación de 43 madres y 10 profesionales del área de la salud.
Resultados. De acuerdo con el modelo teórico de Rutter alrededor de los factores de riesgo, se diseñó un cuestionario que permite recolectar información sobre condiciones pre y perinatales, que puede ser utilizado como parte de la documentación de la historia clínica de los niños con parálisis cerebral. Se realizó la validación facial del instrumento, cuyos resultados sugirieron la aceptación de 17 ítems y la reformulación de 12, equivalentes al 41,4% de la totalidad de preguntas del Cuestionario FR-PC.
Limitaciones. El tamaño de la muestra pudo ser superior. De igual forma, no se encontró suficiente literatura que permitiera contrastar los resultados del estudio con otros similares.
Valor. El producto de esta investigación es el Cuestionario FR-PC, herramienta que facilita la organización y la integración de los datos de la historia clínica del niño con PC, para la toma de decisiones. Así mismo, su contenido puede ser considerado para el desarrollo de proyectos de investigación en salud.
Conclusiones. El Cuestionario FR-PC es una herramienta clara y comprensible para recolectar información sobre factores de riesgo en niños con parálisis cerebral.
I ells què? La fecunditat masculina a Espanya
Authors: Miret Gamundi Pau
Published: February 2023

El descens de la fecunditat a España ha estat uns dels fenòmens demogràfics que per la seva rapidesa, intensitat i rellevància més atenció ha rebut durant els darrers anys. La fecunditat ha caigut dels 2,8 fills i filles per dona en 1976 als 1,1 en 1998. Tanmateix, l’estudi de la fecunditat s’ha centrat en la perspectiva femenina, sense pronunciar-se, pensant que era irrellevant,
en què passava amb la masculina. En aquest número de Perspectives Demogràfiques realitzat pel CED de la UAB, introduïm a l’home en l’anàlisi de la fecunditat a través, per un cantó, de l’Índex Sintètic de Fecunditat (ISF) masculí i, per l’altre, de la caracterització dels pares
(homes) novells. Dels resultats es col·legeix: primer que la fecunditat masculina y femenina al segle XXI, tot i que amb una evolució paral·lela, mostra un major descens entre els homes; segon, que la raó d’aquest diferencial es troba en el desequilibri d’efectius entre sexes, amb major presència dels homes en relació amb les dones en edats reproductives i; en tercer lloc, que entre els homes no es el nivell d’instrucció el que determina les diferències en la fecunditat, sinó l’accés al mercat laboral.
Honey authenticity: collaborative data sharing feasibility study
Authors:   Infoculture Limited
Published: February 2023

According to the UN,1 there are more than 90 million managed beehives around the world producing about 1.9 million tonnes of honey worth more than £5 billion a year. That honey will then be packaged, as single origin or a blend of honey from different sources, and sold for consumption. Given the size of the market and the immense environmental benefits of beekeeping – three out of four crops depend on pollination by bees – it is an industry on which both livelihoods and lives depend. Target for adulteration As a labour-intensive, high-value expensive product with an often complex supply chain, honey is subject to internationally and nationally agreed definitions – and is a target for adulteration. Testing honey is therefore critical, but there is no single universal analytical method available which is capable of detecting all types of adulteration with adequate sensitivity. A variety of methods are used to detect honey adulteration, each test has strengths and weaknesses, and there are issues with interpretation. NMR analysis Testing for honey adulterated with added sugars may be based on analytical techniques using analytical tools, such as those using nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy (NMR). This is especially helpful in detecting certain types of adulteration, such as the addition of cane or beet sugars. Bees generally forage on plants that use the same photosynthetic pathway as beet sugars. This makes it difficult for traditional tests based on isotopic differences to provide effective results. The ‘chemical fingerprint’ provided by NMR is specific to the sample that has been tested and can be compared with the fingerprint from other sample results enabling the user to assess consistency. Reference databases Interpretation of results depends on comparison against a reference database of authenticated samples. The reference database needs to be representative of the variation that can occur, which includes differing beekeeping practices, origins, seasonality and variations in climate. Information is also needed on the collection of reference samples, curation of databases, interpretation and reporting of data. The nature of the reference databases is key to understanding how the results have been interpreted. However, these reference databases are owned by and commercially sensitive for the testing laboratories that have developed them. How can such data be shared in a trustworthy way between key stakeholders along the honey and analytical supply chain so that all parties can have confidence in honey authenticity test results? This research is looking into the implications of these hidden databases, especially in terms of the trust related to the validation certificates and the value that they have in the honey supply chain.
PERANCANGAN APLIKASI AKADEMIS BERBASIS ANDROID PADA SMP KARTIKA XI DI JAKARTA TIMUR
Authors: Septryana Taufiq , Haryanto Yuli , Prastomo Andi
Published: February 2023

SMP Kartika XI is one of the educational entities that is obliged to carry out academic activities. With an android-based academic application, it can help in carrying out these academic activities to be more efficient and cost-effective. Therefore, this study seeks to provide a solution to the problem of routines that are still not effective at Kartika XI Middle School. Researchers use the grounded research method to find out the existing problems, equipped with observations and interviews to find data and validation so that existing problems can be solved accurately. The system design is built using the Typescript programming language, the Ionic framework, and Golang for the server side. As for the database using MYSQL. The results of this study are android-based academic applications intended for teachers and students to be able to perform activities such as input attendance, view attendance history, subject schedule information, grades, and the latest news about the school.
PEMANFAATAN API INDODAX PADA PERDAGANGAN ASET DIGITAL CRYPTO BERBASIS WEBSITE
Authors: Kristianti Novera , Pranatawijaya Viktor Handrianus
Published: February 2023

The development of information technology today originated from advances in the field of computerization by giving birth to many new technologies such as block chain technology. One of the products born of block chain technology is cryptocurrency. Cryptocurrency is a digital currency that has the main characteristic of being transparent because it is a public ledger, all transactions are recorded online so that anyone can see where and where the coins are flowing from and where. To assist in the process of trading, an application is needed that can automatically carry out trading activities. The application that was built as a solution to this is a crypto marketplace website using the waterfall method in system design, starting from analyzing software needs, design, implementation, and testing. The results show that this system has successfully implemented the Indodax API which is used to see prices and other information about the bitcoin market and can buy and sell bitcoin ups and downs in crypto prices in the market, and can see information in the form of market activities, BTC / IDR market charts, and can even see transaction history.