bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Detecting medication non-adherence in schizophrenia: A comparison of different methods among outpatients from a North Indian center
Authors: Chauhan Nidhi , Chakrabarti Subho , Grover Sandeep
Published: July 2023

Background:

The rates of medication non-adherence among Indian patients with schizophrenia are high, and its detection poses problems. Comparisons of suitable measures to detect medication non-adherence in schizophrenia from Indian outpatient settings are scarce.

Aim:

This study compared simple and inexpensive methods of detecting medication non-adherence in schizophrenia among outpatients from a tertiary-care center in North India.

Materials and Method:

A longitudinal comparison of two self-reports, the Morisky Medication Adherence Questionnaire and the Drug Attitude Inventory-10, clinicians’ ratings employing the Compliance Rating Scale, and clinic-based pill counts was conducted among 70 outpatients with schizophrenia. The rates and detection of medication non-adherence, associations with determinants of treatment non-adherence, and agreement between measures were examined at intake and after six months of follow-up (n = 53).

Results:

The self-reports had greater ability to detect medication adherence (specificity 41–65%; positive predictive values 25–51%; negative likelihood ratios 0.86–1.14) and moderate ability to detect medication non-adherence (sensitivity 27–65%; negative predictive values 49–69%; positive likelihood ratios 0.78–1.10). They yielded higher medication non-adherence rates, detected changes in medication non-adherence over time, and were associated with the other measures and the well-known correlates of medication non-adherence. Clinicians’ ratings and pill counts had high sensitivity (56–90%) but low specificity (35–49%) to detect medication non-adherence.

Conclusion:

Self-reports are comparatively better screening options for detecting medication non-adherence among Indian outpatients with schizophrenia. However, the sequential use of different measures could lead to better recognition of medication non-adherence.
“Relax, Refresh, and Refocus:” A Brief Account on the Potential Utility of Snoezelen in Dementia
Authors: Roy Dwaiti , Varadharajan Ashvin , Joe Neha , Jain Shubham , Sunny Albert Stezin , Issac Thomas Gregor
Published: July 2023

Dementia is a quantifiable decline in cognitive functions. The behavioral and psychological symptoms of dementia (BPSD) are developed along with cognitive decline in patients with dementia. Pharmacological treatment of BPSD can have various side effects, so non-pharmacological measures of treatment for BPSD are advisable. One such non-pharmacological mode of treatment is Snoezelen, also called multisensory therapy. Here, participants basically interact with different kinds of stimuli that involve stimulation of different primary senses such as vision, hearing, tactile, or olfactory. In this viewpoint article, the studies regarding the impact of Snoezelen in patients of dementia are being briefly discussed.
Depression in Multiple Sclerosis: Clinical Case Review and Grand Rounds
Authors: Mamtani Harkishan , Jain Kshiteeja , Ganjekar Sundarnag , Netravathi M. , Desai Geetha
Published: July 2023

Among the numerous neuropsychiatric manifestations of multiple sclerosis (MS), depression is one of the most common psychiatric comorbidities. Depression has been associated with poor quality of life, aggravation of symptoms of MS, and poor adherence to treatment in MS. Diagnosing and managing depression in MS can be challenging. Psychiatrists, neurologists, and other allied professionals need to collaborate to manage depression effectively. There is a need for greater awareness and vigilance for depression in this vulnerable population. We present a case of MS with recurrent depressive disorder and subsequently discuss the literature relating to depression in MS.
Traditional and novel imaging modalities for advanced prostate cancer: A critical review
Authors: Hill Spencer , Kassam Farzaan , Verma Sadhna , Sidana Abhinav
Published: July 2023

Accurate detection of metastatic prostate cancer in the setting of preoperative staging as well as posttreatment recurrence is crucial to provide patients with appropriate and timely treatment of their disease. This has traditionally been accomplished with a combination of computed tomography, magnetic resonance imaging, and bone scan. Recently, more novel imaging techniques have been developed to help improve the detection of advanced and metastatic prostate cancer. This review discusses the efficacy of the traditional imaging modalities as well as the novel imaging techniques in detecting metastatic prostate cancer. Articles discussed were gathered through a formal PubMed search.
The first case of spontaneous upper ureteric rupture caused by emphysematous pyelitis
Authors: Abdelsalam Ahmed , Azhar Raed A. , Bugis Ahmad , Aljifri Hassan M.
Published: July 2023

Spontaneous ureteric rupture is a very rare condition which usually occurs due to ureteric obstruction caused by obstructing calculi; in our case, the cause was emphysematous pyelitis, which was considered the first report in the literature as far as we know.
A stepwise approach to fine needle aspiration cytology of lymph nodes
Authors: Chong Yosep , Park Gyeongsin , Cha Hee Jeong , Kim Hyun-Jung , Kang Chang Suk , Abdul-Ghafar Jamshid , Lee Seung-Sook
Published: July 2023

The cytological diagnosis of lymph node lesions is extremely challenging because of the diverse diseases that cause lymph node enlargement, including both benign and malignant or metastatic lymphoid lesions. Furthermore, the cytological findings of different lesions often resemble one another. A stepwise diagnostic approach is essential for a comprehensive diagnosis that combines: clinical findings, including age, sex, site, multiplicity, and ultrasonography findings; low-power reactive, metastatic, and lymphoma patterns; high-power population patterns, including two populations of continuous range, small monotonous pattern and large monotonous pattern; and disease-specific diagnostic clues including granulomas and lymphoglandular granules. It is also important to remember the histological features of each diagnostic category that are common in lymph node cytology and to compare them with cytological findings. It is also essential to identify a few categories of diagnostic pitfalls that often resemble lymphomas and easily lead to misdiagnosis, particularly in malignant small round cell tumors, poorly differentiated squamous cell carcinomas, and nasopharyngeal undifferentiated carcinoma. Herein, we review a stepwise approach for fine needle aspiration cytology of lymphoid diseases and suggest a diagnostic algorithm that uses this approach and the Sydney classification system.
Sensitivity of mixing times of Cayley graphs
Authors: Hermon Jonathan , Kozma Gady
Published: July 2023

We show that the total variation mixing time is not quasi-isometry invariant, even for Cayley graphs. Namely, we construct a sequence of pairs of Cayley graphs with maps between them that twist the metric in a bounded way, while the ratio of the two mixing times goes to infinity. The Cayley graphs serving as an example have unbounded degrees. For non-transitive graphs, we construct bounded degree graphs for which the mixing time from the worst starting point for one graph is asymptotically smaller than the mixing time from the best starting point of the random walk on a network obtained by increasing some of the edge weights from 1 to
$1+o(1)$
.
The Role of Environmental Insurance in “Green” Post-War Rebuilding of Ukrainian Regions
Authors: Shebanina Olena
Published: July 2023

"Environmental insurance is top priority in a given scope of issues because it represents effective mechanism of risk regulation, formulating legal guarantees and providing significant instrument for implementing environmental-economic processes. Existing rudimentary mechanisms of environmental insurance in Ukraine are limited in nature and unable to fulfil the tasks set, notably under burdens of determinism and increased risks of war and post-war periods. The authors have set a study goal to evaluate preconditions of environmental insurance in post-war Ukraine and to define main priorities, primary tasking algorithms and specifics of environmental risk insurance in circular economy. The researchers applied empirical methods for study of scientific materials and regulatory documents and conducted their description and comparison. The authors analysed major approaches to implementation of mandatory environmental insurance strategy in Ukraine and gave broad definition of its structural elements and priority principles. They conducted analysis of regulatory and legal base, explored opportunities of engaging “green” insurance providers to national environmental insurance system. There has been a suggestion of variability in environmental insurance approaches with possibility to differentiate by risks, fields of economy and by regional distribution. The researchers have undertaken a forecast of effective implementation for economy, environmental protection and social area. They concluded about the need of preventive changes in economic and legal field and maximum implementation of international experience in national environmental insurance system with account of specific influence of certain factors, notable for post-war period in Ukraine."
New Education Policy 2020 and Higher Education
Authors: Dr. Jyoti Ahuja
Published: July 2023

A nation's ability to advance socially and economically depends on its level of education. To make their educational systems efficient, various nations implement various stages at the high school and college levels throughout their life cycles, taking into account tradition and culture. India is prepared to put the National Education Policy 2020 guidelines into practice across the nation in order to reform and make radical changes in school education and higher education with the aim of creating a new education system that should empower children and boost their self-confidence to create new knowledge, new skills, along with human values, to solve current and future problems and challenges of the civilized society through their improved innovative abilities.The new education policy has several inherent proposals to enhance the standard of school and higher education with the goal of delivering value-based, knowledge-based, and skill-based higher education for everyone in the nation.
Elites de poder: Predictores del apoyo a políticas públicas para reducir la pobreza en Argentina
Authors: Cañadas Belen , Brussino Silvina
Published: July 2023

Si bien los antecedentes en Psicología Social y Política sobre medidas subjetivas de la pobreza y la desigualdad social son consistentes, se discute sobre la falta de relevancia política de estos trabajos, principalmente respecto al estudio de muestras sin incidencia directa en políticas públicas o iniciativas privadas. En este estudio se analiza el papel predictor de variables cognitivas e ideológicas en el apoyo a políticas públicas para reducir la pobreza, desde una perspectiva multidimensional, en elites de poder de una provincia argentina. Mediante un cuestionario autoadministrado se evaluó a 179 personas pertenecientes a distintos sectores de la elite. Los resultados indican que menores niveles de creencias negativas hacia planes sociales, una ideología política orientada al progresismo y menores niveles de prejuicio manifiesto hacia personas pobres predijeron un mayor apoyo a las políticas en estudio. Se observa una elite aparentemente homogénea, con creencias ideológicas y compresiones sobre la pobreza que coinciden con las de otros grupos poblacionales estudiados en la región. Los resultados resultan relevantes en tanto aportan a la comprensión de un sector poco estudiado desde la disciplina y mediante la metodología propuesta. Se discute sobre el potencial de cambio que estos grupos pueden generar en torno a las problemáticas analizadas.
Redes y trayectorias de una élite intelectual: Resonancia del pensamiento tradicionalista del grupo-revista Fiducia (1962-1966)
Authors: Molina-Johannes Javier
Published: July 2023

Durante el período que se inicia con la Revolución Cubana (1959) y termina con las dictaduras en el Cono Sur, Chile vivió una vorágine de hitos socio-políticos transformadores como el fomento de la formación de organizaciones comunitarias, de participación social y de organización sindical; se aprobó el proceso de compra gradual del 51% de las principales minas de cobre y se promulgó la Reforma Agraria. En ese contexto surge la revista Fiducia (1962-1966), publicada por un grupo de élite. Este artículo presenta un estudio de redes y trayectorias de personas relacionadas a esa revista e indaga el recorrido de algunos miembros, como Jaime Guzmán Errázuriz, para ejemplificar los vínculos que conforma el grupo con otros poderes. Bajo un enfoque cualitativo, analizamos documentos colectivos del grupo; a través de ellos se vislumbra su campo de acción, su disputa por/en el presente y los medios e instituciones de apoyo. Constatamos cómo esta comunidad de pensamiento tradicionalista devino élite política y académica, y desde la literatura, problematizamos la noción de élite. Las trayectorias estudiadas evidencian la resonancia del discurso fiduciano en la implementación del régimen dictatorial chileno y la influencia ejercida en el campo sociopolítico.
Estudiando las élites: Aportes para comprender la desigualdad y la inequidad en las sociedades. Editorial
Authors: Reyes Espejo María Isabel , Urbina Hurtado Carolina , Espinoza Ibacache Jacqueline , Yáñez-Urbina Cristopher , Ascorra Paula , Ghessaghi Victoria , Allende Claudio , Villalobos Cristóbal , Ilabaca Turri Tomás
Published: July 2023

Durante las últimas décadas, las Ciencias Sociales en general y la Psicología en particular han prestado más atención a las características, necesidades, construcciones subjetivas y demandas de la mal llamada población vulnerable, en desmedro de las investigaciones y el conocimiento que tenemos de las élites. Las movilizaciones sociales masivas del último período convergen en denunciar un aspecto común: las enormes brechas educativas, culturales, sociales, espacio-geográficas y económicas existentes entre la ciudadanía y los grupos de élites, así como la acumulación de privilegios otorgados a estos grupos. Como reacción, las elites desarrollan formas de resistencia para consolidar su posición. Esta edición de Psicoperspectivas reúne nueve artículos -recibidos en el contexto de la convocatoria "Estudiando las élites: Aportes para comprender la desigualdad y la inequidad en las sociedades"- que abordan temáticas tales como la relación de las élites con la educación en todos sus niveles; las elites académico-intelectuales; la construcción intersubjetiva de las élites; y las elites en relación con otros grupos sociales.
XÂY DỰNG BIỂU MẪU ĐÁNH GIÁ TÌNH TRẠNG DINH DƯỠNG VÀ NGUY CƠ HỘI CHỨNG NUÔI ĂN LẠI TRÊN BỆNH ÁN ĐIỆN TỬ TẠI BỆNH VIỆN ĐIỀU TRỊ NGƯỜI BỆNH COVID-19, BỆNH VIỆN ĐẠI HỌC Y HÀ NỘI
Authors: Nguyễn Thùy Linh , Nguyễn Thị Dịu , Hoàng Thị Hòa , Hoàng Hải My , Phạm Thị Tuyết Chinh
Published: July 2023

Nghiên cứu nhằm mục tiêu xây dựng biểu mẫu đánh giá tình trạng dinh dưỡng cho người bệnh COVID-19 trên bệnh án điện tử, đồng thời xác định tình trạng dinh dưỡng và nguy cơ hội chứng nuôi ăn lại. Tổng quan một số công cụ đánh giá tình trạng dinh dưỡng (SGA, MNA, PG-SGA, GLIM), một số khuyến cáo đánh giá nguy cơ hội chứng nuôi ăn lại (NICE, IrSPEN, ASPEN 2020) và nghiên cứu hồi cứu từ bệnh án điện tử về tình trạng dinh dưỡng và nguy cơ hội chứng nuôi ăn lại. Nghiên cứu lựa chọn công cụ GLIM để đưa vào biểu mẫu đánh giá tình trạng dinh dưỡng, lựa chọn khuyến cáo của ASPEN 2020 đánh giá nguy cơ hội chứng nuôi ăn lại. Đánh giá tình trạng dinh dưỡng trên 482 người bệnh năm 2021 cho thấy, tỷ lệ suy dinh dưỡng theo GLIM là 36,9%, trong đó suy dinh dưỡng mức độ vừa là 22% và 14,9% mức độ nặng. 17,0% bệnh nhân COVID-19 có nguy cơ hội chứng nuôi ăn lại, nguy cơ hội chứng nuôi ăn lại mức độ nặng chiếm 7,0%.
NHẬN XÉT THAY ĐỔI LÂM SÀNG, CẬN LÂM SÀNG Ở NGƯỜI BỆNH PARKINSON CÓ TRẦM CẢM ĐƯỢC ĐIỀU TRỊ BẰNG PHƯƠNG PHÁP SỐC ĐIỆN CÓ GÂY MÊ
Authors: Nhữ Đình Sơn , Nguyễn Đức Thuận , Hoàng Thị Dung , Lê Văn Quân , Cao Tiến Đức , Nguyễn Tất Định , Huỳnh Ngọc Lăng , Huỳnh Ngọc Lăng , Trần Minh Anh , Trịnh Văn Quỳnh
Published: July 2023

Mục tiêu: Nhận xét thay đổi lâm sàng, nồng độ dopamin, serotonin và các chất chuyển hoá trong huyết tương và dịch não tuỷ ở người bệnh mắc Parkinson có trầm cảm được điều trị bằng phương pháp sốc điện có gây mê. Đối tượng và phương pháp nghiên cứu: Gồm 30 người bệnh có tuổi trung bình là 59,6±11,44 (nam 10, nữ: 20) được chẩn đoán mắc bệnh Parkinson có trầm cảm điều trị nội khoa đáp ứng kém. Bệnh nhân được chẩn đoán bệnh Parkinson theo tiêu chuẩn chẩn đoán lâm sàng bệnh Parkinson của Hội Ngân hàng não thuộc Hội bệnh Parkinson Vương Quốc Anh. Chẩn đoán trầm cảm theo tiêu chuẩn chẩn đoán của ICD-10. Mức độ trầm cảm được xác định theo thang điểm BECK. Máy sốc điện là máy Spectrum, 5000q 12031 do Mỹ sản xuất, thuốc gây mê được dùng là Propofol 1% 200mg/20ml. Nghiên cứu tiến cứu, mô tả, theo dõi trước và sau sốc điện. Xét nghiệm nồng độ dopamin, serotonin 5-HIAA, DOPAC bằng phương pháp sắc kí lỏng hiệu năng cao. Sốc điện theo quy trình sốc điện có gây mê. Kết quả: Sau điều trị mức độ rối loạn vận động theo thang UPDRS giảm có ý nghĩa, tỷ lệ bệnh nhân hết triệu chứng trầm cảm là 46,7%, trầm cảm nhẹ: 46,7%, trầm cảm vừa: 6,6%, không có trầm cảm nặng. Điểm trầm cảm trung bình (thang BECK) sau điều trị là 14,6 ± 3,8, so với trước điều trị (24,2 ± 6,3) p<0,001. Sau điều trị, nồng độ 5-HIAA; Serotonin; Dopamin; DOPAC trong huyết tương và dịch não tủy đều tăng (p<0.001). Không gặp các tai biến, biến chứng trong quá trình sốc điện. Kết luận: Sốc điện có gây mê có cải thiện rõ các triệu chứng vận động, trầm cảm và nồng độ dopamin, serotonin cùng các chất chuyển hoá của chúng ở người bệnh mắc Parkinson có trầm cảm, chưa thấy tác dụng không mong muốn của phương pháp điều trị.
Augusto Matraga: forma e redenção
Authors: Rios Peron
Published: July 2023

O escritor João Guimarães Rosa proporciona aos leitores, no conto “A Hora e Vez de Augusto Matraga”, publicado na coletânea Sagarana (1946), uma reflexão a respeito do percurso anagógico possível, na esfera da refiguração religiosa e moral de um personagem. Ancorada numa forma épica de construção, a narrativa apresenta, à guisa de Dante Alighieri na sua Commedia, o progressivo percurso de uma ética heroica de Matraga. Esta complexidade moral do texto se elabora no investimento estético, que sedimenta verossimilhança ao suspender sentidos prévios e consolidados, potencializa a percepção fina dos dramas humanos e abre um caminho viável de persuasão ficcional
Equity Valuation using Free Cash Flow to Equity on IDX30 Index for 2022 to 2026 Period Projection
Authors: Pratama Alvin , Kusumaningtyas Dyah Shinta
Published: July 2023

The purpose of this paper is to determine the intrinsic values of several companies listed in the Indonesian stock market.This study employs the two-stage Free Cash Flow to Equity (FCFE) valuation model and makes a five-year projection based on historical data from 2016 to 2021.Six listed companies from theIDX30 index, thirty are selected for this study based on certain criteria. Data used include annual reports, risk-free rates, and historical prices from individual company websites, Yahoo Finance, and the Indonesia stock exchange market authority (IDX) website. Results show that two consumer goods companies, INDF and UNVR,are undervalued, while four companies from various sectors, ASII, CPIN, MIKA, PTBA, are overvalued. This finding suggests that investors can apply a straightforward valuation model to determine the true value of companies and make investment decisions based on the results. However, the FCFE valuation model is based on a set of assumptions that may differ from one investor to another, leading to different valuation results.
The Effects of Play-Based Literacy on the Reading Readiness of Grade One Students
Authors: Colinares Claudette , C. Derasin Lloyd Matthew
Published: July 2023

The study focused on the Effects of Play-Based Literacy on the Reading Readiness of Grade One Students. This utilized a quasi-experimental, one-group design with pre-test and post-test measures. The participants in this study will be Grade One students in one primary school in Cebu, Philippines.The study will make use of the Fountas and Pinnell Benchmark Assessment Program. The Fountas & Pinnell Benchmark Assessment Program uses benchmark books to assess students' reading levels.The study yielded that in terms of the High-Frequency Words Assessment during the pre-test, five (5) students did not meet expectations during the pretest, while the others met the expectation. Moreover, after the play-based intervention, all of the students either met or exceeded the expectation on the assessment of high-frequency words. Likewise, in terms of reading assessment, it can be seen that there was an increase in the level of students reading readiness after the play-based intervention.The results of the study highlighted the significance of play in the growth of young children, particularly with regard to the impact of play on reading development.
Endoscopic therapy for Bouveret syndrome, illustrated by a case report
Authors: Hufkens E , Struyve M , Bronswijk M , van der Merwe S
Published: July 2023

Bouveret syndrome is an exceptionally rare form of gallstone ileus secondary to a bilioenteric fistula, through which a voluminous gallstone can migrate into the pylorus or duodenum, thereby causing gastric outlet obstruction. In order to increase awareness, we reviewed the clinical features, diagnostic tools and management options for this uncommon entity. We specifically focus on endoscopic therapeutic options, illustrated by a case of a 73 year old woman with Bouveret syndrome, where endoscopic electrohydraulic lithotripsy was successful in relieving gastroduodenal obstruction.
PROJEÇÃO MATEMÁTICA PARA INSTALAÇÃO DE UMA ESTAÇÃO DE TRATAMENTO DE ÁGUA NA CIDADE DE SÃO JOÃO BATISTA DO GLÓRIA
Authors: Souza Guilherme Silva de , Soares Pedro Augusto
Published: July 2023

As estações de tratamento de água desempenham um papel crucial no fornecimento de água potável segura e de qualidade para a população. Essas instalações são responsáveis por remover impurezas, contaminantes e agentes patogênicos da água bruta, tornando-a adequada para consumo humano e outros usos. O processo de tratamento de água em uma estação envolve várias etapas distintas, cada uma projetada para remover diferentes tipos de poluentes e garantir a segurança da água. O presente artigo teve como objetivo um modelo de projeção matemática para instalação de uma estação de tratamento de água na cidade de São João Batista do Glória, localizada no sudoeste mineiro, foram realizadas projeções baseadas em modelo estatístico de crescimento populacional para a população de 2035, foi realizado o modelo de perca de carga baseado na equação de Hazen-Williams que é um método utilizado para estimar as perdas de pressão em tubulações de água, comumente usados em sistemas de abastecimento e distribuição de água. Esse método considera a rugosidade da tubulação e o diâmetro interno para calcular a perda de carga em função do fluxo volumétrico e do coeficiente de rugosidade, foram também dimensionados outros aspectos importantes dentro de Estação de Tratamento de Água como dimensionado de calha parshall, floculadores e decantadores necessário pro processo de tratamento da água.
Coupling numerical models of deltaic wetlands with AirSWOT, UAVSAR, and AVIRIS-NG remote sensing data
Authors: Cortese Luca , Donatelli Carmine , Zhang Xiaohe , Nghiem Justin A. , Simard Marc , Jones Cathleen E. , Denbina Michael , Fichot Cédric G. , Harringmeyer Joshua P. , Fagherazzi Sergio
Published: July 2023

Abstract. Coastal marsh survival relies upon to their ability to increase their elevation and offset sea level rise. It is therefore fundamental to realistically model the sediment fluxes between marshes, tidal channels and bays. Traditionally, numerical models have been calibrated and validated using in-situ measurements located in few locations within the domain of interest. These datasets typically provide temporal information but lack spatial variability. This paper explores the potential of coupling numerical models with high resolution remote sensing imagery. Products from three sensors from the recent NASA Delta-X airborne mission are used. UAVSAR provides vertical water level change on the marshland, and was used to adjust the bathymetry and calibrate the water fluxes over the marsh. AirSWOT yields water surface elevation within bays, lakes and channels and was used to calibrate the Chezy bottom friction coefficient. Finally, imagery from AVIRIS-NG provide maps of total suspended solids (TSS) concentration that were used to calibrate sediment parameters of settling velocity and critical shear stress for erosion. Three numerical models were developed at different locations and scales along coastal Louisiana using Delft3D. The coupling enabled a spatial evaluation of model performance not possible using simple point measurements. Some limitations were highlighted in the remote sensing imagery and the numerical models that need to be accounted for when comparing the results. Overall, the study shows that calibration of numerical models and their general quality will greatly benefit from remote sensing.
Leveraging gauge networks and strategic discharge measurements to aid development of continuous streamflow records
Authors: Vlah Michael J. , Ross Matthew R. V. , Rhea Spencer , Bernhardt Emily S.
Published: July 2023

Abstract. Streamflow, or discharge, is an essential measure in the study of rivers and streams. However, quantifying continuous discharge can be difficult, especially for nascent monitoring efforts, due to the challenges of establishing gauging locations, sensor protocols, and installations. Here, we investigate the potential for both simple and complex models to accurately estimate continuous discharge (at least daily estimates), using only discrete manual measurements of streamflow. We were inspired to do this work because some continuous discharge series generated by the National Ecological Observatory Network (NEON) during its pre- and early-operational phases (2015–present) are marked by anomalous data due to sensor drift, gauge movement, and incomplete rating curves. Using field-measured discharge as truth, we reconstructed continuous discharge for all 27 NEON stream gauges over this period via linear regression on nearby donor gauges and/or prediction from neural networks trained on a large corpus of established gauge data. Top reconstructions achieved median efficiencies of 0.83 (Nash-Sutcliffe, or NSE) and 0.81 (Kling-Gupta, or KGE) across all sites, and improved KGE at 11 sites versus published data. Estimates from this analysis inform ~199 site-months of missing data in the official record, and can be used jointly with NEON data to enhance the descriptive and predictive value of NEON’s stream data products. We provide 5-minute composite discharge series for each site that combine the best estimates across modeling approaches and NEON’s published data.
Estimating the refractivity bias of Formosat-7/COSMIC-II GNSS Radio Occultation in the planetary boundary layer
Authors: Pham Gia Huan , Yang Shu-Chih , Chang Chih-Chien , Chen Shu-Ya , Huang Cheng-Yung
Published: July 2023

Abstract. FORMOSAT-7/COSMIC-2 radio occultation (RO) measurements are promising for observing the deep troposphere and providing critical information on the Earth's planetary boundary layer (PBL). However, refractivity retrieved in the low troposphere can have severe bias under certain thermodynamic conditions. This research examines the characteristics of bias in the low troposphere and presents methods for estimating the region-dependent bias using regression models. The results show that the bias has characteristics that vary with land and oceans. With substantial correlation between local spectral width (LSW) and bias, the LSW-based bias estimation model can explain the general pattern of the refractivity bias but with deficiencies in measuring the bias in the ducting regions and certain areas over land. The estimation model involving the relationship with temperature and specific humidity can capture the bias of large amplitude associated with ducting. Finally, a minimum variance estimation that combines the benefits of the individual estimation provides the most accurate estimation of the refractivity bias.
Operational regional slushflow early warning
Authors: Sund Monica , Grønsten Heidi A. , Seljesæter Siv Å.
Published: July 2023

Abstract. Slushflows are observed worldwide in areas with seasonal snow cover. A regional early warning for slushflow hazard was established in Norway in 2013–14 as the first in the world of its kind and has been operational since. This paper presents a methodology using water supply – snow depth ratio by snow type, employing grid values and data from historical slushflows, to assess regional slushflow hazard. In Norway slushflows pose a significant natural hazard. Hazard prediction and early warning is therefore crucial to prevent casualties and damage to infrastructure. A benefit with this approach is that it can be implemented in other regions with slushflow hazard where the necessary input data are available. Slushflows are rapid mass movements of water saturated snow. They release in low to moderate slopes (< 30°). Due to their high liquid water content, slushflows usually have long runouts, and they can transform into debris flows. A complex interaction between several factors is the key to slushflow initiation. Impeded infiltration of the ground is a prerequisite. Porous snow structures are most prone to destabilization. Rate and duration of water supply, due to rain on snow and/or intense snowmelt, is crucial. The daily assessment of slushflow hazard is based on information on snow cover and hydro-meteorological conditions. Four main variables are central: ground conditions, snow properties, air temperature, and water supply to snow. A wide range of meteorological and hydrological parameters from multiple sources, together with real-time data from automatic stations and observations from the field, are assessed. The data is provided from the decision-making tool Varsom Xgeo, presenting outputs from model simulations as gridded maps (1x1 km). A first water supply-to-snow depth ratio for different types of snow has been developed using grid values and data from historical slushflows.
KEEFEKTIFAN PELAKSANAAN RINTISAN CORPORATE FARMING (Studi Kasus Gapoktan Tani Mandiri, Kecamatan Tawangsari)
Authors: Hanifah Yusrina Luthfi , Anantanyu Sapja , Rusdiyana Eksa
Published: July 2023

Agricultural development can be supported by agricultural innovation, through the development of modern agricultural clusters corporate farming (CF) based, it has been implemented by the Tani Mandiri Farmer Group Association in 2018 on 28 hectares of land belonging to 4 farmer groups. Corporate Farming implemented by Tani Mandiri farmer group is experimental independently, comes from the desire and willingness of farmers to be upgraded wich is jointly managed for the success of the full overlay mechanization program in 2015 on an area of 100 hectares. This study aims to 1) examine the use of full overlay mechanization in the implementation of CF attempt at Tani Mandiri Farmer Group Association and 2) examine management in the implementation of CF attempt at Tani Mandiri Farmer Group Association. The research was conducted using a descriptive method with a qualitative approach and a case study research design. The results showed that Tani Mandiri Farmer Group Association adopted the concept of CF by adjusting to the capabilities of both in terms of agricultural production facilities and human resources, so that it could not be said that they had fully implemented the whole concept of CF.
ANALISIS KESALAHAN SISWA PADA PERBANDINGAN TRIGONOMETRI BERDASARKAN TEORI NEWMAN
Authors: Kristiani Kristiani , Anjarwati Gianti , Irsyadi M Khafid , Nisa Sitta Khoirin
Published: July 2023

Tujuan penelitian ini untuk mengetahui jenis kesalahan siswa pada materi trigonometri berdasarkan Teori Newman dan penyebab kesalahan tersebut. Penelitian ini menggunakan pendekatan kualitatif dan jenis penelitian deskriptif. Instrumen penelitian berupa tes, wawancara, dan dokumentasi. Dalam penelitian ini mengambil 3 subjek dengan kemampuan yang berbeda yaitu siswa dengan kemampuan tinggi, siswa dengan kemampuan sedang dan siswa dengan kemampuan rendah. Berdasarkan hasil penelitian, didapat kesimpulan bahwa: jenis kesalahan yang paling sering dilakukann oleh siswa yang pertama adalah kesalahan comprehension atau kesalahan dalam memahami informasi. Kedua, kesalahan process skill atau kesalahan keterampilan proses perhitungan. Ketiga, kesalahan transformation atau kesalahan menentukan rumus dimana siswa salah dalam menuliskan rumus yang akan digunakan. Keempat, kesalahan encoding. Faktor penyebabnya adalah siswa kurang memahami konsep materi trigonometri dan tidak menguasahi konsep sehingga siswa tidak mampu mengaitkan dengan materi sebelumnya. Siswa kurang mengetahui teknik penyelesaian soal, kurang teliti dalam mengerjakan dan tergesa-gesa atau tidak dapat memanfaatkan waktu yang diberikan.
Entrelaçando saberes: uma proposta de conteúdos para o ensino de sociologia no ensino médio, sob a ótica das pedagogias feministas.
Authors:   , Maurício Quaresma Rafaela
Published: July 2023

Esta dissertação tem como objetivo principal analisar as Orientações Curriculares Nacionais para o Ensino Médio, os Parâmetros Curriculares Nacionais para o Ensino Médio e a Base Nacional Comum Curricular considerando o campo disciplinar da Sociologia, buscandocompreender até que ponto tais documentos apresentampossibilidades de ensino em torno do papel da mulher na sociedade contemporânea. Nesse sentido, iremos propor a inserção de elementos teóricos na óptica da pedagogia feminista que permitem a efetivação de seleção de conteúdo para aulas temáticas, pautadas numa perspectiva da equidade e emancipação feminina, os quais devem abordar a história do movimento feminista, o papel das mulheres,emancipação feminina e o empoderamento, bem como, a formulação de conceitos que promovamuma aprendizagem sociológica significativa em torno da temática abordada.O método utilizado foi o da pesquisa qualitativa, cuja abordagem priorizou as perspectivas bibliográfica e documental. Como referências teóricas, este trabalho foi fundamentado, principalmente nas obras de Roger Chartier (1988; 1990); Simone de Beauvoir (1980); e Zygmunt Bauman (2010). Cabe ressaltar que essa pesquisa coloca-se como proposta de ensino, cujas abordagens elencam temas à luz da teoria feminista, como forma de incluir, (re) pensar, (re) configurar as percepções em torno da história social contada para/com as mulheres e sobre as mulheres configurando maneiras de criar novos espaços e debates para combater a desigualdade de gênero. Portanto, a base metodológica é a teoria e a práxis feminista. A partir desta perspectiva, constatamos que o feminismo pode fundamentalmente contribuir para o campo educacional, contribuindo positivamente com a transformação da realidade social, com ênfase na questão de gênero e, por conseguinte, as vertentes do feminismo necessitam da educação para transformar,a partir de novos conceitos o mundo social.
A Study on Phytochemical and Pharmacological activity of Terminalia arjuna: A Review
Authors: K. Swain Rupak , N. Tripathy Satya , Rana Rabinarayan , K. Patro Sujit , Behera Satyajeet
Published: July 2023

The demand for the natural drugs obtained from plant source have been ever increasing due to its negligible side effects. Arjuna scientifically known as Terminalia arjuna belongs to family Combretaceae. Arjuna finds its place in many indigenous systems of medicines like Ayurveda. Cardiovascular diseases have been a major source of death world wide, since then the evolution of many drugs happened to be the cure for cardiovascular diseases. Arjuna bark is found to be one of the potential herb with maximum cardiotonic properties. Several literature reviews confirms its potentiality. The bark of Arjuna is traditionally used in many Ayurvedic formulations for its cardiotonic, styptic, febrifuge and diuretic activities. Arjuna bark is found to contain many bioactive compounds like Gylcosides, tannins, flavonoids possessing active pharmacological actions specially Hypolipidemic activities and Antioxidant activity. The main aim of the study is to focus on the clinical and experimental studies on cardiovascular activities of Arjuna with reference to its phytochemical compounds.
DNA barcoding of Squamata fauna in Qatar
Authors: Al-Najjar Yousef , Cogălniceanu Dan , Valdeó Aitor , Chen Kuei-Chiu
Published: July 2023

Background: DNA barcoding allows for species identification and description of genetic diversity. However, in the Middle East, information on genetic diversity is accumulating at a slower pace compared to that of other regions. Methods: The COI sequence of 24 lizard and snake species in Qatar that represent major families within the order Squamata were sampled and amplified via PCR using RepCOI primers (apart from one species). Purified amplicons were then aligned, and high- quality sequences were uploaded to BOLD. Using Sphenodon punctatus as the outgroup, the phylogenetic analysis was conducted using raxmlGUI software following the maximum likelihood method. Results: The COI sequence from each of the species was obtained and the consensus sequences were submitted to GenBank. In the phylogenetic analysis, a close relationship between members of the Agamidae and Serpentes was confirmed. While members of the same genus often showed sister-taxa relationships, and species in the same family were clustered with reasonably high bootstrap supports, the COI-based phylogeny was not able to resolve the relationships among genera within the families or identify relationships with high resolution at deeper lineages. Conclusion: Although ideal for species identification, COI gene sequencing is limited in phylogenetic inference due to high mutation rates that restrict its effectiveness for resolving relationships at deep phylogenetic levels. However, COI gene sequencing can be combined with nuclear markers for a more in-depth analysis.
Knowledge And Perceptions Of BDS Interns Towards Conducting Research Among Dental Undergraduates - A Questionnaire Based Study
Authors: KABRA SAKSHI
Published: July 2023

The research project is one of the high-impact educational strategy because it cultivates essential skills and attitudes for lifelong learners. The development of research skills is equally important in health professions education. The main objective of this study was to record knowledge and perception towards research among BDS Interns. The respondents in the present study were interns of Sharad Pawar Dental College, Sawangi(Wardha). A questionnaire form was circulated to all 105 BDS interns.Based on the results, research project helped studentsin gaining better knowledge and it also improved skills, and many students faced barrier in conducting research such as lack of time, difficulty in research, So Students should be encouraged and motivated to participate in research by developing strategies to overcome the difficulties they experience. Hence, research based projects should be implemented in dental curriculum.
Case report on 3 months Child: Total Anomalous pulmonary Venous Connection (TAPVC)
Authors: kale Anushri
Published: July 2023

Abstract : An entire unusual pneumonic venous association is an interesting event. It’s a heart condition in which the pneumonic veins, which convey blood from the lungs to the left chamber, aren’t accurately associated. All things considered, they take an unusual (strange) course to the heart. The four classifications are supracardiac, cardiac, infracardiac, and mixed. Total anomalous pulmonary venous connection (TAPVC) causes respiratory problems in neonates, who become very sick quickly. When the pulmonary veins become too thin or clogged, blood cannot flow as quickly as it should from the lungs. All out aspiratory venous association with pneumonic hindrance is the name given to this condition. To be viable with life and permit oxygenated blood blending, an atrial septal deformity or patent foramen ovale is required. Case report information : A 3 months old child admitted in Hospital. An patients residence is from an small village, near to yavatmal belongs to state Maharashtra. Child appeared to be fine, according to the parents’ statements 10 days back when she started having cold and cough and difficulty in breathing for which she was taken to a private hospital where 2D ECHO was done and she diagnosed total anomalous pulmonary venous connection (TAPVC). Child is referred to hospital for further management. Conclusion : The focus of the report was on professional surgical management and high-quality nursing care, as a result of which the patient was discharged without further complications and in a satisfactory condition.
Importance of Nursing Protocol in administering chemotherapy drugs
Authors: Khemnar Archala
Published: July 2023

Introduction : Cancer is an ugly enemy and currently the second leading cause of death in the world. The oncology nurse while performing her duties, build a strong relationship with their patients. The roles and responsibilities of nurses of working in cancer units have changed rapidly over the past century from nurses providing bedside care to advanced practice oncology nurses taking responsibility for assisting and performing invasive procedures along with diagnostic interpretation and screening for cancer prevention. Nurses role and responsibilities in the Oncology unit is quickly transforming according to the qualifications of a diploma holder to a graduate and post graduate nurse. There is also advancement in the technology in the field of treatment to the cancer patients. The future demands that the nurses function to meet both the medial as well as nursing needs of cancer patients. Therefore, the nurses need to be trained and well equipped in the field of Oncology and chemotherapy administration. Methodology : The literature search was done on various database of PubMed, CINHAL, Medline, Cochrane Journal, google scholar, various website was search too for the related content of the topic. Articles related to the search were selected and the content of the topic was included in this document according to its relevance. Results : In the literature reviews different countries have stated their protocol to be followed in their hospital to improve the practices and provide quality care to their patients. The reviews of the protocols have clearly stated the importance of providing chemotherapy through standard protocol for good practices and better clinical outcomes in patients. Nurses play key role in administering chemotherapy, therefore they have to be updating their knowledge and implement these protocol in their practices. The nurse too should update their knowledge and the senior nurses and ward managers need to adopt theses protocol into their practices and teach their junior nurses. Conclusion : The treatment modalities for cancer are varied. Chemotherapy being the commonest treatment prescribed. Nurses have a chief role in administering chemotherapy. Therefore, the nurses need to adopt the protocols into their practice which will address the nurses and patient’s safety, deliver good practice and lead to quality care to cancer patients, better clinical outcome and compliance to treatment.
Applegate- Kennedy Classification: Awareness Among Dental Practitioners and lab technicians
Authors: Singh Sanjeev
Published: July 2023

Aim : This survey aims to assess general awareness among dental clinicians lab technicians about applegate-kennedy classification class V & VI. Material & methods : The survey was conducted among the dental practitioners and the lab technicians, by providing a questionnaire regarding applegate-kennedy classifications which was different for both the groups and results were concluded based on them. Results : Results were ananlysed depending upon the responses recorded and those were different for both the groups. i.e dental practitioners and lab technicians. Conclusion : Diagnosis and treatment planning of partially edentulous arches needs complete understanding of classifications to better communicate with a lab technician. This study also shows that though clinician has knowledge about class 5 and 6, still they don’t use it as it seems to be time consuming and needs a command on rpd designing.
Enhancing the esthetics of face by management of midline diastema: A Case Report
Authors: Sathe Seema
Published: July 2023

Maxillary midline diastema is a common esthetic problem in mixed and permanent dentition. The space can occur either as a transient malocclusion or created by developmental, pathological or iatrogenic factors. Along with midline diastema, anteriors can have generalised spacing, particularly in the maxillary arch. These can be managed by surgical, orthodontic, restorative and prosthodontic procedures, or by a combination of procedures to meet the patient’s aesthetic and functional needs while also improving the patient’s psycholog
ON THE QUESTION OF THE COMPLEXITY APPLICATION OF SPECIALIZED KNOWLEDGE IN THE DISCLOSURE AND INVESTIGATION OF EXTREMIST CRIMES
Authors: Трубкина О.В.
Published: July 2023

В представленной статье на основе анализа научной литературы, материалов правоприменительной практики и официальных статистических данных, отражающих динамику преступлений экстремистской направленности, совершенных на территории Российской Федерации, анализируется роль специальных знаний в их раскрытии и расследовании как основы принятия процессуальных решений следователем и формирования доказательственной базы; определяется их сущность, особенности и аспекты использования с учетом специфики совершения преступлений исследуемой группы через влияние механизма противоправных действий на характер следообразования. Значительный рост и латентность экстремистских преступлений в современных сложных политических и экономических условиях, характеризующихся наличием деструктивных, крайних и радикальных проявлений в виде межнациональных, религиозных и политических конфликтов, зачастую перерастающих в массовые беспорядки и террористические акты, предопределяют наличие социальной напряженности, резонансность ситуаций, необходимость усиления мер по противодействию, повышения результативности их раскрытия и расследования, которая прямым образом зависит от форм и уровня применения специальных знаний в их адекватной следственной ситуации совокупности.

On the basis of the analysis of the scientific literature, law enforcement practice and official statistical data, reflecting the dynamics of extremist crimes committed in the territory of the Russian Federation, the article analyses the role of special knowledge in their disclosure and investigation as the basis for procedural decisions by the investigator and the formation of the evidence base; the essence, features and aspects of their use with the specifics of the crimes of the group under study are defined The significant growth and latency of extremist crimes in the current complex political and economic conditions, characterized by the presence of destructive, extreme and radical manifestations in the form of ethnic, religious and political conflicts, often escalating into riots and terrorist acts, predetermine the presence of social tensions, the resonance of situations, the need to strengthen measures to counteract, increase the effectiveness of their detection and investigation, which directly depends on the forms and level of application of special knowledge in their adequate investigative situation of the totality