bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Stratigraphic and paleoenvironmental interpretation of the larger benthic foraminifera assemblages and stable isotope analysis from the middle Eocene of Cappadocia, Turkey
Authors: Dincer Feyza
Published: November 2023

This study investigates the changes in paleoenvironmental conditions in the northern branches of the Neo-Tethys by employing geochemical proxies and shell data of larger benthic foraminifera (LBF) located in central Cappadocia. Three measured stratigraphic sections are studied from the Altipinar Formation (Boztepe Member), which is dated as middle Eocene. Three genera and five species were recorded as a result of the paleontological analyses, namely, Alveolina sp., Assilina exponens, Nummulites aturicus, Nummulites maximus and Nummulites perforatus. Composed of clayey sandy limestones, the Boztepe Member is represented by SBZ (Shallow Benthic Zones) 16-17 (late Lutetian/early Bartonian). In the Cappadocia region, a warming event was characterized by a temperature increase of 3 degrees C to 4.5 degrees C, and the warming started after 41.0 Ma (younger than the Lutetian /Bartonian boundary). The peak warming occurred around 40.0 Ma (early Bartonian). This period corresponds to the Middle Eocene Climatic Optimum (MECO), which was a significant global warming event. The findings of this study are confirmed by numerous studies that the global warming event occurred in the middle Eocene (between 41.8 and 39.7 Ma.). Additionally, while paleoenvironmental changes had no effect on the shell shape of Assilina exponens, they had a significant effect on the shell shape of Nummulites perforatus. The diameter/thickness ratio of benthic foraminifera tends to be smaller in shallow conditions than in deep conditions. This was observed as their shell shapes became more spherical.
Faça como se, Sancho
Authors: Pedrosa Gabriel
Published: November 2023

A partir de uma exortação de Dom Quixote a Sancho para que o escudeiro reinvente de modo mais propício às fantasias da cavalaria andante um relato banal que ele faz, este artigo busca pensar a representação de papéis como possibilidade de invenção, através da análise da atuação do Quixote no teatro do mundo. A inadequação entre os papéis literários que a motivam e o contexto de Dom Quixote, a total impossibilidade de reprodução de um modelo que os textos pregressos pudessem constituir, reforçam o caráter de invenção desta escritura. A tópica do mundo como teatro — sua fixação de valores e papéis sociais, seu desenvolvimento prévio das cenas e condutas decorosas e a vaidade destes papéis quando vistos de fora — é perturbada por esta inadequação e pelo alargamento e cruzamento de fronteiras na atuação quixotesca, que impedem a existência de um fora, levando-nos a repensá-la, com o auxílio das propostas de Artaud, da leitura do carnaval de Bakhtin e do jogo ideal de Deleuze.
Podcasts em perspectiva etnográfica
Authors: Pacheco Van Der Sand Joao Pedro , Da Silva Sandra Rubia
Published: November 2023

Este artigo apresenta um exercício metodológico utilizando a podcast ethnography (Lundström e Lundström, 2021). Além de resumir as três etapas do método e alguns de seus pressupostos teóricos, relatamos os primeiros meses de uma etnografia sobre podcasts de hip-hop. Durante dois meses acompanhamos o Gringos Podcast, um podcast vinculado à cultura hip-hop gravado em uma loja de discos no centro de São Paulo. Na seção principal detalhamos nosso percurso durante a observação participante, a estrutura do objeto observado e os resultados dessa investida exploratória. Os principais temas notados são: função de registro histórico; discussões sobre consumo de mídia; o trabalho do podcaster; política e politização no hip-hop; e a vida cotidiana dos artistas convidados.
gesto perigoso do cinema queer
Authors: Oliveira Junior Ribamar José de
Published: November 2023

De um encontro com John Greyson no mictório, apresento olhares para a sua obra por meio do gesto perigoso de reimaginar o passado e criar futuros pelas imagens. Através de uma entrevista com o diretor canadense, encaramos o cinema queer não como filme ou forma, mas como um festival. Ele nos provoca sobre não sentar só à mesma com essas produções cinematográficas, mas ficar de pé, reorganizar os pratos e pensar com os que não foram convidados para o jantar.
Imagens que não ousam dizer seu nome
Authors: Felix Pedro , Pedro Tiago
Published: November 2023

O conjunto de textos organizados por Beatriz Furtado e Philippe Dubois, sob o título de Pós Fotografia e Pós Cinemas, lida com o desafio de tratar de modalidades expandidas da produção de imagens sem cair na armadilha de olhar a história sob uma perspectiva linear e evolucionista, evitando a hierarquização entre os meios. Nesse propósito, os escritos são dispostos em diferentes eixos temáticos, abordando os desdobramentos dos “pós” no cinema e na fotografia, o caráter meteorológico concernente à visão mcluhaniana dos meios “quentes” e “frios”, e o regresso do animismo como espectro conceitual relevante, que permite analisar a força das imagens no âmbito da antropologia e em contextos relacionais.
A guerra na Ucrânia está acontecendo
Authors: Zabunyan Dork
Published: November 2023

As imagens da guerra na Ucrânia são incontáveis, passando por diferentes canais - midiáticas, militares, documentários - que às vezes se cruzam e se misturam. É importante desembaraçar esse emaranhado de imagens de diferentes horizontes e de colocar a questão de como elas são produzidas e como são abordadas. Essa imersão num material que por vezes está no limite do sustentável não deve negligenciar o tratamento midiático que hoje temos da guerra. Tampouco devemos perder de vista os contracampos fílmicos que nos permitem um outro olhar, diferente ou deslocado sobre esse conflito em andamento. Em todos os casos, devemos lutar contra qualquer estratégia que use imagens para desrealizar uma guerra à qual nunca devemos nos acostumar.
A retomada das imagens contra o perigo iminente
Authors: Murari Lucas , Andueza Nicholas
Published: November 2023

Nesta entrevista, Susana de Sousa Dias discute o gesto da retomada de imagens – juntamente com outras práticas audiovisuais, como filmagens de drone e produção de memes e caricaturas – no contexto das disputas discursivas e imagéticas com a extrema direita. A realizadora e pesquisadora explora, em especial, o que seria uma cultura visual fascista, em sentido amplo, que tende a “estar a serviço”, a produzir mundos paralelos e criar “memórias fortes”, e qual poderia ser a atuação do cinema de arquivo para desarticulá-la, deslocando tanto as imagens como o discurso histórico, ressaltando “memórias fracas”, dando a ver certos invisíveis por meio de “contra-imagens”.
PRODUCTION AND CHARACTERIZATION OF THREE BRUCELLA ANTIGENS, LIPOPOL- YSACCHRIDE (LPS), SONICATED CELLS AND WHOLE CELLS ANTIGEN
Authors: RAOUF MAHDI NITHAL
Published: November 2023

Three types of Brucella abortus antigens were prepared: Lipopolysaccharide (LPS), sonicated cells and whole cells killed antigens. Enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELSIA) was carried out in polysterene microtiter plates using horse-radish peroxidase conjugated to anti- normal bovine serum globuline with hydrogen peroxide and ortho-phenylenediamine as hydrogen as substrate. The results showed that the whole Brucella cells antigen gave the best distinguish between the positive and negative sera with lowest cross reactive with E. coli antiserum
THE ECTOPIC ADRENAL CORTICES IN ONE HUMPED CAMEL
Authors: N.S. Al-Samarrae , F.J. Al-Saffar , A.H Al-Tikrety
Published: November 2023

The developing ectopic adrenal cortices from nodules. The nodules are embedded in the adrenal capsule, cortical parenchyma or even in the medullary zone of the adrenal gland. These nodules are encapsulated by connective tissue and consist of small polyhedral to columnar cortical cells.
STUDIES ON SUMMER MASTITIS IN COWS IN IRAQ
Authors: Yass A. A. , Wdish I , A. H. Judi
Published: November 2023

A total of two-hundred and thirty-two cows (eight hundred and eighty four milk samples) located in three different regions in Iraq were examined the overall incidence of summer mastitis was found to be 6.90% (4.98% on quarter basis). The udder infections were highest during August (47.73%) and September (27.27%). Bacteriological examination of milk samples revealed that C. pyogenes (35.18%) were the main etiological agents followed by Str. agalactiae (22.22%) Str. dysagalatiae (16.67%), Str. uberis (9.26%), Staph. aureus (7.41%) and Microcoeeus indolicus (5.56%). The In vitro sensitivity testing of mastitis pathogens, showed that all isolates (100%) tested were sensitive to gentamycin. Most isolates (77.78 to 87.04% of the isolates) were sensitive to erythromycin, kanamycin, oxytetracycline and chloramphenicol.
THE EFFECT OF Theileria INFECTION ON THE IMMUNE RESPONSES OF CATTLE TO RINDERPEST VACC
Authors: Al-Gabban M.G. , Barhoom S.Sh. , Al-Banna A.S.
Published: November 2023

Immune responses to rinderpest virus vaccine were studied in 25 calves (3-months old) naturally infected with Theilria and non-infected 25 calves (3-months old) as control group. The immune responses to rinderpest virus vaccine before vaccination and 21 days post-vaccination were examined by serum neutralization test on tissue culture. The results indicated that calves affected with theileriasis showed diminished level of antibodies after 21 days post-vaccination with rinderpest virus vaccine in comparisons with those of the Theileria non-infected calves
PRELIMINARY INVESTIGATION OF ANTIGEING PROPERTIES OF TWO KINDS OF MALLEINS
Authors: S. AL-KASHALY SALAH,
Published: November 2023

The antigeic composition of two kinds of malleins (Old mallein and PPD mallein) were analysed by gel filtration chromatography on sephacryl S 300 column. Two major protein peaks were determined and were termed peak 1 (mol. wt> 10-6 daltons) and peak 2 (mol. wt < 5000 daltons). Fractions of mallein were tested for its haemagglutination inhibition activity (HI) and delayed type hypersensitivity reaction (DTH) in a P. mallei sensitized guinea pigs. Most of the HI activity of the fractions was correlated to the fractions of peak 1. Moreover peak 1 produced good DTH reaction in sensitied guinea pigs, but peak 2 failed to produce satisfactory results. 

It was concluded that the antigenic activity of both Old and PPD malleins were associated with the high molecular weight protein fraction which is found in both mallein preparations.
UMBILICAL HERNIA IN CALVES: INCIDENCE AND TREATMENT
Authors: ALASAD R. N. I , GHAZI A. J.
Published: November 2023

Six thousandand thirty three calves have been examined for umbilical hernia within the years 1990 to 1995 in 3 different veternary clinics and 688 (11.4%) were suffering from umbilical hernia. All affected calves were treated surgically with complete recovery within two weeks, except for few that have shown other secondary complication
Common scientific research in the governmental organizations of the health sector of Hilla city: A reconnaissance study about obstacles and advantages
Authors: Ihsan Ali Al Ramah  , Khalid Hamza Shibli
Published: November 2023

The study aims to brief the opinion of researchers who work in the governmental health sector in Hilla city, about their favorite specialties to prepare common health research among them, in addition to the most important difficulties and advantages of these researches by using three variables (privacy, benefit and problematic). Based on a method of studying the situation by distributing a reconnaissance questionnaire for a random simple sample of researchers from (100) individuals who work in the health sector in four selected governmental hospitals, results were obtained statistically by using (SPSS) using the following styles: (eligible medium, response tense and level of response).
Knowledge of breast self-examination among female students of College of Health Technology, Aba, Abia State, Nigeria
Authors: Prince Ezenwa Ndubueze Onyemachi
Published: November 2023

Background: The female breast is an important organ of lactation consisting of network of ducts and lobules. Breast disorders can be malignant or benign. Prevention remains a fundamental strategy in the control of breast cancer. Therefore, screening and early detection play important roles in the treatment and prognosis of breast cancer. The knowledge and health-seeking behaviour for breast cancer management are low in Africa, such that majority of the affected patients present late to the hospital when little or nothing can be done in terms of treatment. Objective: To determine the knowledge of breast self-examination (BSE) among female students at College of Health Technology Aba Abia, State, Nigeria. Materials and methods: A descriptive-cross sectional study was conducted among female students of college of health technology Aba. Abia state. A semi-structured questionnaire was used to obtain data from the female students which were entered into SPSS version 26 for analysis. Binary logistic regression analyses were performed to identify variables having a significant association with students’ knowledge. Results: The mean age of the respondents is 23±3.461, 398 (93.3%) students participated in the study with a non-responsive rate of 6.7%. Majority of the study participants 279 (70.1%) were in the 18-23 year-age group and 350 (87.9%) were single. The dominant tribe and religion were Igbo 380 (95.5%) and Christianity 387 (97.2%) respectively, 44 (11.1%) of them have children. Social media was a major source of information. Two hundred and seventy-four (68.4%) had good knowledge. Students who were unmarried (AOR; 3.223, p =0.03), Christian students (2.309, p = 0.002), students aged ≤ 23 years (AOR; 3.415 p = 0.004) were statistically associated with students knowledgeable of BSE. Conclusion: Respondents had high level of knowledge of Breast self-examination. Marriage, age and Christianity were predators to knowledge of BSE.
A review on biodegradable polymers: Used as packaging Materials
Authors: Vaishnavi A. Harkal  , Swati P. Deshmukh
Published: November 2023

In current years littering of plastics and the problem associated with their chronic inside the environment have end up a primary awareness in the each studies and information. There is high need of biodegradable polymers and especially in the discipline of packing and additionally want to create biodegradable polymers for traditional packaging material. The current review paper focuses towards the various types of biopolymer sources that are available in nature which are able to reduce the risk of environment damage through the use of alternative of plastics as a packaging material. This review present review of the exclusive biodegradable polymers and records about biodegradable polymers which are degraded by way of microorganisms and additionally include biodegradation technique. The excellent of biopolymers can be expressed as distinct properties like gas barrier, thermal and mechanical barrier, and moisture barrier properties. Biopolymers may be classified into classes in keeping with natural, synthetic and based totally on repeating units. Biodegradable polymers can be used as an approach to the troubles posed via plastics as they effortlessly degrade inside the surroundings and also mimic the properties of traditional polymers. Starch, cellulose based totally biodegradable zero waste plastics can update with non-renewable plastics with comparable packaging properties. Some of organic substances can be incorporated into biodegradable polymers materials with the maximum common being PLA, PCA, protein, starch cellulose etc. This overview additionally nation the biodegradable polymers bundle of food programs and utilized in other discipline and which merchandise are made from this.
Assessing animal biodiversity in Nafud al-ʽUrayq natural reserve, Qassim region, Saudi Arabia: A preliminary study
Authors: Shamil Muteb Alharbi  , Osama Mohammed Alharbi  , Ahmed Mohammad Alharbi  , Raid Abdul Latif Alharbi  , Sami Yousef Alharbi  , Abdulrahman Mussalem Alharbi
Published: November 2023

Nafud al-ʽUrayq is a protected natural reserve, it is located in the arid zone in central Saudi Arabia's Qassim area, covering 2036.1 square kilometers, and gained protected status in 1995. Only during two months, we roughly documented the status of 15 species belonging to three major taxonomic classes of animals, which include reptiles, birds, and mammals, including the sand boa, the Saudi fringe-fingered lizard, the Arabian fringe-fingered lizard, and the Egyptian mastigure. Three mammal species were observed, namely the fennec fox, the sand cat, and the gerbil. Birds constituted the most diverse group, with a total of eight species recorded, including the hoopoe, lesser sand plover, Egyptian nightjar, Lanner falcon, Great bustard, Bonelli's eagle, Yemen serin, and the hoopoe lark. The study recommends further research to monitor and identify all vertebrates and invertebrates residing in the reserve due to the lack of precise data about them. The study also advises the preservation of the environment for these animals and the introduction of more wildlife into the reserve while considering ecological balance criteria.
Pyrimidine derivatives: Their significance in the battle against malaria, cancer and viral infections
Authors: Sushma Somkuwar  , Neelesh Chaubey
Published: November 2023

Pyrimidine derivatives play a significant role in combating viral infections, malaria, and cancer due to their diverse pharmacological properties. Pyrimidine derivatives, particularly nucleoside analogs, have been widely used as antiviral agents. They interfere with viral replication by inhibiting DNA or RNA synthesis.Examples include drugs like acyclovir (used against herpes viruses), lamivudine (for HIV and hepatitis B), and remdesivir (for COVID-19). These compounds help to manage and treat various viral infections, reducing their severity and spread. Pyrimidine derivatives are key components of antimalarial drugs like pyrimethamine and proguanil. They target the parasite Plasmodium falciparum's dihydrofolate reductase enzyme, essential for its survival. These drugs have been instrumental in combating malaria, a major global health concern, by inhibiting the growth of the malaria parasite within the human body. Pyrimidine analogs are used in chemotherapy to target rapidly dividing cancer cells. Drugs like 5-fluorouracil (5-FU) and cytarabine inhibit DNA synthesis in cancer cells, leading to cell death. These derivatives have been crucial in the treatment of various cancers, helping to slow down tumor growth and improve patient outcomes. Overall, this article aims to consolidate existing knowledge on the topic, synthesize relevant information, and contribute to a better understanding of the potential applications of pyrimidine derivatives in the fields of oncology, virology, and tropical medicine.
Measuring of serum taurine and beta endorphin in women as a pre-early marker for diagnosis of cancer breast
Authors: Sally Adel Dardier  , El-Agouza M  , Hafez Frouk H  , Asmaa Abobakr  , Mervat M Omran
Published: November 2023

Objective: Uses of serum level of taurine and beta endorphin as early marker for diagnostic of breast cancer. Method: We selected our patients from Bahia hospital and cancer institute of Cairo university mainly suffered from positive family history of cancer breast ,acute and chronic mastitis and all women presented with benign mass (fibroma/lipoma) and different stages of cancer breast. We measure serum beta endorphin and taurine, beside complete blood picture, liver function ,kidney function and glucose in blood in all of our patients. Result: The data showed highly significant change in liver &kidney function between frank control and stages of cancer(p>0.05) that are clearly at latest stages after doses of chemotherapy, but there are slightly change between inflammation and benign. After we finished all result, we found that there were slightly change of beta-endorphin and taurine at inflammation and benign but further change at stage 1,2 that are continuously change to latest stage Conclusion: Decreasing of serum taurine level &increasing of serum beta endorphin level considered as a highly sensitive per early marker for breast cancer.
Study of iron deficiency in a population of blood donors in Tlemcen - Algeria
Authors: Hichem NAAS  , Hamza BENBACHIR  , Fatima ADDA
Published: November 2023

Blood transfusion is an essential substitutive therapy for multiple diseases. To minimize a potential risk of transfusion-transmitted infections, the WHO recommends using regular blood donors. However, regular donors constitute a population at risk of anaemia due to subclinical iron deficiency which is not covered by most hemovigilance donor systems. Thus, the aim of the present study is to determine the prevalence of the deficiency among donors from Tlemcen, Algeria. These donors were selected to perform a blood count and a dosage of ferritinemia. Statistical analyses using SPSS software, and Excel was performed. The prevalence of iron deficiency was calculated at 35.2% and anaemia at 22%. Ferritinemia was strongly related to the different characteristics of the donation, mainly in women population. Hemovigilance systems should integrate blood donor safety focus their efforts on protection against iron deficiency. Unlike Haemoglobin, serum ferritin remains the most sensitive and early marker for donor protection against this deficiency.
Comparative study on object detection in visual scenes using deep learning
Authors: Kapil Kumar  , Kamal Kant Verma
Published: November 2023

Object detection is a crucial aspect of computer vision, enabling machines to identify and locate various objects within images or videos. This paper provides an in-depth review of the subject, discussing its importance and applications across diverse fields, including autonomous vehicles, surveillance, augmented reality, healthcare, retail, and environmental monitoring. The object detection framework is outlined, highlighting key steps such as image acquisition, preprocessing, feature extraction, object detection models, and post-processing. Deep learning techniques have significantly improved object detection, making it more accurate and faster. Various state-of-the-art models, such as YOLOv4, YOLOv5, and MobileNetV3, are presented with their respective performance metrics. The paper also explores recent developments in object detection, including novel loss functions, neural architecture search (NAS), and advancements in handling challenging conditions like occlusions and low lighting. Despite the progress, there remain challenges in the field, such as improving object detection in complex environments. Looking to the future, the paper predicts that object detection models will become more accurate and versatile, capable of handling challenging conditions and detecting a wider range of objects. Deep learning will continue to play a vital role in advancing object detection, leading to further breakthroughs in the field. The provided references offer a comprehensive overview of the literature on object detection, making this paper a valuable resource for researchers and practitioners in the field.
Intelligent warehouse space optimization using convolutional neural networks
Authors: SUBHARUN PAL
Published: November 2023

In the era of rapid digital transformation, global commerce and its intricately woven supply chains face unprecedented demands and challenges. As businesses strive to meet the ever-expanding consumer expectations, the spotlight is increasingly on warehouses - the vital nodes of these supply chains. Warehousing, once considered a mere storage facility, is now at the epicenter of a logistical revolution, with the quest for optimized space and streamlined operations becoming paramount. Amidst this evolving paradigm, the present research delves deep into the capabilities of Convolutional Neural Networks (CNNs), an advanced machine learning construct, examining its potential to redefine warehousing strategies. Delving into the intricate architecture of CNNs, we explore their robustness in analyzing and interpreting spatial relationships, a skillset inherently suited for space optimization tasks. This paper aims not just to present the technological prowess of CNNs, but to showcase how their integration could mark a paradigm shift in the warehousing domain, paving the way for smarter, more efficient storage solutions in an increasingly digital world.
Healthcare access and equity in Nigeria
Authors: Okoroafor Francis Okey  , Ichoku Hyacinth Eme  , Ihuoma Anthony Adiekperechi
Published: November 2023

This study examines government health finance, which requires patients to pay out-of-pocket even in the presence of a universal healthcare program, and how it affects Nigerians' life expectancy. Numerous investigations have indicated that socioeconomic factors impact healthcare results as well as the dispersion of medical facilities and resources throughout Nigeria. Government spending and gender life expectancy were used as indices to look at healthcare access and equity among socioeconomic determinants in Nigeria. In order to determine the impact of government health expenditure on life expectancy in relation to healthcare and equity in Nigeria, time series data was sourced from the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) statistical bulletin and World Population Prospects. A combination of descriptive statistics, Unit Root (ADF) test, Vector Regression (VAR), Autoregressive Distributed Lag (ARDL), Bounds test and residual diagnostics and stability test were used in the analyses. The study demonstrated a long-term, statistically significant association between the independent factors, such as male and female life expectancy, and the dependent variable, government health expenditure. Recurrent and capital health expenditures in Nigeria have been greatly impacted by the insufficient financial allocation to healthcare. It is important to remember that any health system's capital expenditures will continue to be greatly impacted by the inadequate funding. It is important to reform the healthcare finance system, ensure smart resource allocation, and shift the focus away from out-of-pocket healthcare expenses in order to improve the lives of both sexes and extend the existing life expectancy.
Development of a solar-powered system for soil monitoring with an automated irrigation feature
Authors: ALIYU SABO  , ONYEMA CHIGOZIE  , SHARIF YAKUBU ALIYU  , UMAR SAIDU ABUBAKAR  , MAMMAN BIU MUHAMMAD  , YAHAYA SHAMSUDEEN  , SULEIMAN DABAI IBRAHIM
Published: November 2023

This study focuses on the development of a solar-powered system with an automated irrigation feature for soil monitoring. The project aims to design and develop a solar-powered system with at least 2 days of autonomy that integrates soil monitoring, irrigation, and solar management functions using a microcontroller-based platform. The system comprises essential components such as a humidity sensor for measuring atmospheric water content and a soil moisture sensor for evaluating soil moisture levels. These sensors are meticulously calibrated to ensure accurate assessment of soil conditions. To maintain uninterrupted timekeeping, a real-time clock is implemented, even during power outages. The system utilizes an Arduino microcontroller as the central hub for implementing a programmed algorithm. During specific time intervals (6:00 am - 6:30 am, 12:00 pm - 12:30 pm, and 6:00 pm - 6:30 pm), the system actively monitors soil moisture and humidity levels. When either of these levels drops below a predefined threshold, the algorithm triggers a relay module to establish a connection between the microcontroller and water pumps. Controlled by the microcontroller, the water pumps deliver water to the plants until the desired moisture level is reached, after which they automatically turn off. By combining solar power, soil monitoring, and automated irrigation, this technology represents a significant advancement in promoting efficient and eco-friendly farming practices. Its primary objectives include optimizing crop yield, conserving water resources, addressing challenges associated with conventional methods, and contributing to a more sustainable future.
Mismatch between preoperative imaging and surgical findings in clear cell renal carcinoma: A case report
Authors: MALKI Mohamed Amine  , EL YAAGOUBI Ahmed  , JADOAUNE Mouayad  , AHSAINI Mustapha  , MELLAS Soufiane  , TAZI Mohammed Fadl  , EL AMMARI Jalal  , EL FASSI Jamal  , FARIH My HASSAN
Published: November 2023

Renal tumors, particularly clear cell renal carcinoma, often present a perplexing discordance between preoperative radiological findings and surgical observations. This case study describes a 33-year-old female with a large renal tumor that extended into adjacent structures, as suggested by preoperative imaging. However, intraoperative assessment revealed an absence of liver invasion, emphasizing the complexity of preoperative evaluation. The multidisciplinary tumor board's decision to proceed with surgery played a pivotal role in her successful management. The case underscores the significance of multidisciplinary collaboration, adaptability in surgical planning, and meticulous clinical attention in addressing radiological-surgical discordance in renal tumor cases. words:
Stones in a female urethral diverticulum
Authors: Zackaria Ba  , J.Benjaafar marrakchi  , A.Zouhair  , R.ouaddane Alami  , M. Ahsaini  , S.Mellas  , J.EL Ammari  , MF. Tazi  , MJ EL Fassi  , MH. Farih
Published: November 2023

Urinary stones in female urethral diverticulum are rarely seen. We report a 52-year-old woman who presented with irritative lower urinary tract symptoms and recurrent infections. The diverticulum was approached via vaginal route and the extraction of the stone was successful. The patient has been well, with no dysuria, dyspareunia, incontinence for 3-months follow-ups.
Characterization, quantification and recovery prospects for organic waste from the town of Dolisie in the Republic of Congo
Authors: Roche Kder BASSOUKA-MIATOUKANTAMA  , Jean de Dieu NZILA  , Noël WATHA NDOUDY  , Georges MANGOUMBOU  , Jean Joël LOUMETO
Published: November 2023

Developing countries are facing increasing urbanization accompanied by the production of large quantities of solid household waste, the management of which is a crucial problem. This study aims to characterize, quantify and promote the recovery of organic waste in Dolisie, Republic of Congo. More specifically, it aims to: (i) Determine the flow of solid household waste produced in Dolisie and (ii) Evaluate the physical properties of solid household waste with a view to predicting possible recovery routes for organic waste. Waste from 60 households of different socio-economic levels was collected, weighed, dried and classified daily for 60 days, during the wet (February 15 - May 15, 2021) and dry (July 12 - September 30, 2021) seasons. The results showed that the average daily production of solid household waste in the city of Dolisie was 0.82±0.23kg/capita/day in the wet season and 0.61±0.10kg/capita/day in the dry season. Daily per capita production correlates positively with family income and negatively with household size. The average density of waste produced was 355.71±92.99kg/m3 and 308.02±74.15kg/m3 respectively for the wet and dry seasons. The moisture content of the waste varies between 40-80% in both seasons. The waste stream collected is dominated by waste sizes between 100-20mm. The study revealed that the composition of solid household waste produced in Dolisie is dominated by biodegradable waste, which can be recycled in several sustainable ways: composting, biomass pyrolysis and biogas production.
Differences between the sensitivity of salty taste of menopause concentration of 3% NaCl and postmenopause concentration of 4% NaCl
Authors: Elfa Rushdah Ekandini  , Alifia Halizah  , Jenny Sunariani  , Ester Arijani Rachmat  , Yassir Ahmad Azzaim  , Elly Munadziroh
Published: November 2023

Background: Aging process happens in all of organ structures, including taste organ. Aging means dynamic and complexity processes that caused changing cells. Organ functions and metabolism activity on menopause become decrease. On the other hand, organ functions and metabolism activity on another menopause don’t decrease during eldering. Purpose: The aim of this research was to investigate the difference perception of salty taste perception between menopause and postmenopause. This experiment was true experimental. Method: The samples were consists of two groups, each group have 16 samples. First group was menopause (45-50 years) and the other group was postmenopause (55-65 years). The respondents are experimented at 8.00 am. We applied NaCl solution in concentration 2 %, 3%, 4%, 5%, 6% on border of anterior tongue, start from low concentration until they feel perception salty taste. Result: Samples are analyzed by Mann-Whitney test, and the result p < 0,05. Conclusion: Concentration of 3% NaCl menopouse have felt the salty taste while the postmenopause salty taste at a concentration of 4% NaCl so experimental perception of salty on postmenopause is less than menopause.
Simulate the current dynamics process and predict the trajectory of plastic waste flowing out to sea from estuaries in the Gulf of Tonkin
Authors: Duong Xuan Pham
Published: November 2023

This paper presents the results of a numerical simulation of flow dynamics in the northern Vietnam Sea. Based on these results, the trajectories of plastic waste from river mouths in the northern Vietnam Sea are predicted. The numerical simulation is based on the ROMS model for the northern Vietnam Sea and surrounding areas, in combination with data collected from a Vietnam-France international cooperation project (Study, evaluation, and prediction of the transport and dispersion of small plastic waste in the Van Uc River mouth area). The dynamic regime of the study area is considered to simulate the main wind seasons. The results show that the flow field in the Northern Vietnam Sea follows the tidal phases. In the rising tide phase, the general trend is for the flow to move from the south to the north. Conversely, in the falling tide phase, the general trend is for the flow to move from the north to the south. The flow speed in the tidal phases is largest at about 65-70 cm/s and smallest at about 5-10 cm/s. The much larger surrounding area outside the Northern Vietnam Sea has a very complex flow field, with many different flow areas and vortices. There is a belt of vortices that extends for hundreds of kilometers, with an average flow speed that is higher than the flow in the Northern Vietnam sea. Based on the flow field and the frequency of occurrence in the area near the Vietnamese coast where rivers flow out, the frequency of flow flowers are used to predict the trajectories of plastic waste from river mouths into the sea. The results of the calculations and predictions, when compared with the actual data, show good agreement.
Effects of corona virus on commercial farming in the kingdom of Eswatini
Authors: Talekile Temalangeni Dlamini  , Saico Sibusiso Singwane  , Ian Besman van Zuydam  , Sipho Felix Mamba
Published: November 2023

The aim of this study was to investigate the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on commercial farming (particularly sugar cane, pineapples and citrus fruits) in the Kingdom of Eswatini. The study concentrated on how the pandemic has affected the workers, marketing of the final products as well as the strategies adopted in order to ensure that production was maximized and the target goals were met in the midst the COVID-19 pandemic. The study adopted the qualitative approach of data collection and analysis. Due to restrictions on movement and visitation imposed by the government in an effort to curb the spread of COVID-19, data was collected from only nine (9) respondents, comprising of supervisors and managers (four from Royal Swazi Sugar Cooperation, three from Illovo and two from Rhodes using a questionnaire. The study found that, since commercial farming (specifically sugar cane, pineapple and citrus fruits) form the back born of the country’s economy, production continued normally even though a few alterations had to be made to accommodate the COVID-19 regulations so as to ensure that the GDP is less affected. Despite that borders were formally closed and/or operating under strict rules and restrictions, (mainly on emergencies), it was not hard to export the products. This is solely because drivers were allowed to pass through, although at times the products would delay due to fumigation at the border post. Also, the COVID-19 pandemic has taught both the government and the commercial organizations that they need to be always prepared for unforeseen occurrences through ensuring that there is more than enough food or products available for local consumption and export. The study recommends that measures to increase production be put in place to fill up the production deficit, while the relaxation of more COVID-19 control measures is effected in order to ensure a full recovery of the agricultural commercial sector in Eswatini – a significant sector in the country’s economy.
Error analysis regarding participants' final year projects
Authors: Taiwo Stephen Fayose  , Yakubu Muhammed Raji  , Ademola Joseph Rotipin  , Uchechi Constance Ankeli
Published: November 2023

The goal of the research is to pinpoint the mistakes that students made in several areas of their research work (Projects). Based on data from Yaba College of Technology's ND II and HND II students (N = 240), the analysis was conducted. The results showed that students made 948 mistakes in the 2020 – 2021 and 947 mistakes in the 2021 – 2022 periods respectively. In the two sessions under consideration, errors made by students in the ND 2 Statistics Department are primarily found in the Data Analysis and Methodology sections, respectively, whereas in the 2020 – 2021 session, errors made by students in the HND 2 Statistics Department are primarily found in the Data Analysis and Conclusion sections, respectively. Additionally, the Kruskal-Wallis test results showed that, at the 5% significance level, the errors made in both courses throughout the two sessions were identical. Errors were also shown in various portions of the final project works using pie charts and bar charts.
Exploring the factors that influence the positive mindset of selected educators
Authors: Frederick Edward T. Fabella
Published: November 2023

This study attempted to ascertain a specific aspect of Philippine educators’ mental health which is positive mindset. 198 educators volunteered to be the respondents of this study through convenience sampling. The respondents were from both private and public educational institutions and handled various academic levels which included kindergarten, elementary, high school, senior high and college. The Positive Mindset Index (PMI), which measures motivation, optimism, emotional stability, happiness, confidence, and control, was administered on the respondents. The findings revealed that the respondents were happy, confident, in control, stable, motivated and optimistic. However, when grouped according to marital status, the married respondents had significantly higher PMI scores than the single respondents. Significant low positive relationships between the respondents’ PMI scores and their age and years of teaching were also established. When grouped according to educational attainment, the analysis of variance indicated a significant difference in the respondents’ PMI scores.
Antibiogram of selected bacteria isolated from urine polluted environment in Benue State Campus, Makurdi
Authors: Diana Adar Dabo  , Kwasen Isaac Zechariah  , Denjing Jane Sylvester  , Musa Nanre Naomi  , Anna Sylvanus Vwamkat  , Cephas Iye Owina
Published: November 2023

Urine contaminated soil contains various potential hazardous components which create an environment for bacteria to adapt, multiply and share their resistant genes. This study aimed to determine the antibiogram of selected bacteria isolated from urine polluted environment. Urine contaminated soil were randomly sampled from four different sites in Benue State University, Makurdi metropolis. Standard microbiological cultures, biochemical tests, modified Kirby-Bauer techniques and Clinical and Laboratory Standard Institute (CLSI) were used to isolate, identify, and determine the antibiotic susceptibility profiles of the bacteria at a 0.5 scale Mcfarland’s standard (1.5x 108 cells/ml). Bacteria insolated include Bacillus sp. (25), E. coli (13), Klebsiella sp. (10), Staphylococcus sp. (8) Salmonella sp. (7). The colony and colony forming unit (CFU) of eastern wing campus (7.85 X 107) was slightly higher compared to western wing campus (7.05 x 107). Escherichia coli (100 %) was resistant to all the antibiotics (Imipinem, Oxacillin, Ciprofloxacin, and Gentamicin), Staphylococcus spp isolates obtained were resistant to all the antibiotics except 50 % that were susceptible to Gentamicin, while 50 % of Bacillus spp on the other hand was susceptible to Imipenem, all were susceptible to Gentamicin and Ciprofloxacin (100 %); and all were however resistant to Oxacillin (100.00 %). Salmonella spp and Klebsiella spp showed similar pattern of susceptibility. All the isolates of the two organisms were susceptible to Imipenem, Gentamicin and Ciprofloxacin (100 %). All the isolates were resistant to Oxacillin. All the selected bacteria showed resistance to at least one antibiotic (P˂0.05) Unavailability of good toilet systems has contributed to the open urination and environmental contamination. Provision of more and adequate toilet facilities within the university premises and good antibiotic misuse orientation should be giving priority to prevent excessive contamination of soil with urine and antibiotic resistance.
Residual effect of organic nutrients on growth and yield of hybrid napier (Pennisetum perpureum X Pennisetum americarnum) VAR. CO-4
Authors: Narmhikaa N
Published: November 2023

At present-day, wide requirement for environment friendly agriculture for the production of quality fodder to meet the nutrition demand of livestock. Efforts are ongoing for the sustainable way of fodder production with organic fertilizers from natural resources to enhance the production of important fodders. In this regard an experiment was conducted to define the effect of different organic manure on the growth yield and nutritive value of Hybrid napier (Pennisetum perpureum X Pennisetum americarnum) var. CO-4 . This experiment was designed in a Randomized Complete Block Design with three replicates. Treatments were control (Farm Yard Manure(FYM)(25Kg/ha) (T 1), Goat manure (30 t ha -1)and Farm Yard Manure(25Kg/ha) (T 2), Poultry manure (30t ha -1) and Farm Yard Manure (25Kg/ha )(T 3), Cattle manure (30 t ha -1) and Farm Yard Manure(25Kg/ha )(T 4). These were applied as basal and topdressing application of manure in this experiment and their performance was recorded once in three weeks. Analysis of Variance was performed to define significant difference among treatments (p < 0.05). Results revealed that plants grown in Poultry manure (30 t ha -1) incoporated with Farm Yard Manure(25Kg/ha) (T3 ) showed significantly (p < 0.05) better performance in the measured growth parameters viz. plant height(145cm), leaf area(9000cm2), number of tillers (38), while the lowest performance was observed in control (T1) at 11 WAP( weeks after planting). Further the results of this study revealed that relatively higher total dry matter(189.61g/plant) and nutrition composition viz crude protein(18.49%), Ash content(16.78%),crude fiber(39.4%) ,Ether extract (7.75%) was obtained from the plants treated with poultry manure and FYM (T3) followed by T4,T2 whereas the lowest drymatter yield(52.7g/plant) and nutrition composition was observed in control(T1). Therefore, it could be concluded that the poultry manure combined with FYM can be used to enhance the growth and nutritive value of Hybrid napier (Pennisetum perpureum X Pennisetum americarnum) VAR. CO-4.
Effect of carbofuran insecticide administration to fetal weight and length of mice (Mus musculus)
Authors: Rika Rahmawati  , Maslichah Mafruchati  , Widjiati Widjiati  , Epy Muhammad Luqman
Published: November 2023

Introduction: Carbofuran could decrease cholinesterase levels are significantly associated with reduced gestation duration of and the risk of low birth weight and length. This study aims to determine a decrease in the fetal weight and length of pregnant mice exposed to carbofuran. Objective: This study used 18 female mice aged 10 weeks old with a weight of 25-30 grams. Female mice were mated with 18 male mice aged 12 weeks old which were synchronized using the hormones of Pregnant Mare Serum Gonadotrophin (PMSG) and Human Chorionic Gonadotrophin (HCG). This study was divided into three treatments, namely control (C), carbofuran at a dose of 0.0417 mg/mouse (T1), and carbofuran at a dose of 0.0208 mg/mouse (T2). Each pregnant mouse was treated with carbofuran for 10 days from day 6 up to day 15 of gestation when vaginal plugs were seen. Fetal collection was carried out on day 17 to measure the fetal weight and length. Data were analyzed using the ANOVA test and Duncan's test (significance 5%). Results: The results showed that the treatment groups (T1 and T2) had a decrease in the fetal weight and length compared to the control (C) (p<0.05), nevertheless the treatment groups (T1 and T2) did not have significant difference (p>0/05). Conclusion: It can be concluded that administration of carbofuran to pregnant mice could decrease the fetal weight and length.
Study of Improved Crack Toughness of Unsaturated Polymers with Rice Husk Fiber and Sago Flour as Strengthening Materials
Authors: nusyirwan nusyirwan
Published: November 2023

The development of environmentally friendly composites from natural fibers is an absolute thing to do to replace non-degradable synthetic composites. Some of the weaknesses of natural fiber composites are low mechanical strength, ease of cracking, no moisture resistance, and high-temperature resistance. One of the things that has been done is to make a combination of synthetic materials as a matrix derived from unsaturated polyester reinforced with natural fibers from crushed rice husk particles and starch from sago flour which is used to reduce the percentage of synthetic materials to be able to form composites that are easily decomposed. From the research, it was found that the strength of crack resistance could be increased with a mixture of polyester reinforced with rice husk fiber and sago flour, obtaining an increase in crack resistance strength until the addition of rice husk with a percentage of 15%. While increasing the RH content above 15%, the crack strength value decreases due to the saturation of the RH molecules in the UP which is no longer bound to the UP molecules. The highest crack strength values occurred for the addition of the percentage of RH and SS to the UP material with the addition of 5% SS, which obtained a cracking force of 550 N while the strength of pure polyester was only 37 N. This shows that RH and SS materials can bond with UP molecules and some molecules of RH and SS can prevent cross-linking of polyester molecules. Meanwhile, the addition of SS up to 10% decreases the fracture force obtained, indicating that not all of the sago starch can bind to the polyester molecules.
Implementasi Kurikulum Merdeka di SDN Pademawu Timur 4 Melalui In House Training (IHT)
Authors: Supardi Supardi
Published: November 2023

Upaya pemerintah dalam percepatan proses transformasi pendidikan di Indonesia ke arah yang lebih baik dengan menerapkan kurikulum merdeka. Dalam implementasinya tentu perlu dipahami oleh guru sebagai pemeran utama pelaksana kurikulum. Pelaksanaan In House Training (IHT) Implementasi Kurikulum Merdeka (IKM) sangat dibutuhkan bagi sekolah penggerak kurikulum merdeka di Kabupaten Pamekasan, khususnya SDN Pademawu Timur 4. Pelaksanaan kegiatan melalui empat tahap yakni: 1) sosialisasi dan workshop, 2) pendampingan penyusunan perangkat ajar, 3) penerapan perangkat ajar yang telah disusun, dan 4) evaluasi kegiatan. Evaluasi kegiatan dilakukan dengan mengisi instrumen evaluasi. Hasil kegiatan menunjukkah bahwa terdapat peningkatan pengetahuan guru sebesar 78%, guru dapat menyusun dan menerapkan perangkat ajar 75%. Secara umum kegiatan IHT berhasil dalam menerapkan kurikulum merdeka di sekolah SDN Pademawu Timur 4.