bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Evaluation of the effect of probiotics on celiac patients
Authors: ÇALIŞIR Büşra , ADİLOĞLU Ali Kudret , BERKEM Rukiye
Published: December 2022

ABSTRACT

Aims:It was aimed to evaluate the effect of yogurt consumption containing Streptococcus thermophilus, Lactobacillus delbrueckii subsp. bulgaricus and Lactobacillus acidophilus probiotic bacteria on the celiac markers, biochemical values and clinical symptoms of celiac diseas.

Methods:Fifty celiac patients with positive anti-tissue transglutaminase(anti-tTG) IgA values were evaluated prospectively. The patients were divided into two groups. One group was recommended only gluten-free diet(GFD),while the other group was recommended to eat 200 mL probiotic yogurt containing Streptococcus thermophilus, Lactobacillus delbrueckii subsp. bulgaricus and Lactobacillus acidophilus daily in addition to GFD. The change in biochemical values, vitamin levels, celiac markers and clinical symptoms of both groups was examined after three months of yogurt consumption.

Results:Anti-tTg IgA,anti-deamidated gliadin peptide antibody(anti-DGP) IgA and anti-endomysium antibody(EMA) levels of the two groups decreased significantly after three months in both groups.There was a significant decrease in EMA levels in the probiotic yogurt+GFD group(p=0.025) when compared with GFD group. Vitamin D and ferritin levels of the probiotic yogurt+GFD group increased significantly after three months(respectively p=0.004;p=0.039). Folate, vitamin D and iron levels of GFD group increased significantly(respectively p=0.002;p=0.007;p=0.007). In both groups, clinical symptoms significantly decreased after three months. There was a significant decrease in the abdominal pain symptoms in the probiotic yogurt+GFD group when compared with GFD group(p=0.012).

Conclusion:Gluten-free diet and consumption of yogurt containing Streptococcus thermophilus, L. delbrueckii ssp. bulgaricus and Lactobacillus acidophilus were found to be statistically significant in decreasing EMA levels and abdominal pain from irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) type symptoms of celiac patients when compared with GFD only.
PENGEMBANGAN APPLET GEOGEBRA PADA MATERI DISTRIBUSI PELUANG KHUSUS
Authors: Susilowati Rina , M. Julkarnain
Published: December 2022

Penggunaan teknologi dalam pendidikan, khususnya dalam materi matematika sangatlah penting, salah satunya melalui media pembelajaran.  Pengembangan media pembelajaran berbasis teknologi seperti applet geogebra penting dilakukan agar para mahasiswa dapat belajar secara mandiri dalam mengkonstruk pemahaman konsep hingga menyelesaikan persoalan matematika melalui pemodelan, simulasi, dan visualisasi. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengembangkan applet geogebra pada materi statistika dan probabilitas, khususnya pada materi distribusi peluang khusus yang valid dan praktis. Jenis penelitian yang digunakan yaitu penelitian pengembangan dengan mengacu pada desain pengembangan model Three-D (3D) yang diadaptasi dari model pengembangan Four-D (4D). Teknik pengambilan data meliputi angket, observasi, dan wawancara. Data hasil observasi dan wawancara dianalisis secara kualitatif. Data hasil validasi dan uji kepraktisan berupa skor dikelola dan dianalisis menggunakan analisis kuantitatif bersifat deskriptif. Berdasarkan hasil analisis data, diperoleh bahwa rata-rata persentase hasil validasi sebesar 85,47% sehingga dapat dikatakan bahwa applet geogebra ini dikategorikan sangat valid hasil, dimana hasil validasi ahli materi dan ahli media berturut-turut memperoleh rata-rata 85,56% dan 86,5%, yang berada pada kategori sangat valid. Hasil angket respon mahasiswa pada aspek rasa senang, kebermanfaatan, kemudahan dan ketertarikan pada tampilan mencapai rata-rata persentase sebesar 85,63% dan dikategorikan sangat praktis, sehingga applet geogebra yang dikembangkan dapat digunakan dalam pembelajaran.
THE COMPARISON OF DIFFERENT LIDAR ACQUISITION SOFTWARE ON IPAD PRO M1 2021
Authors: Kartini G. A. J. , Gumilar I. , Abidin H. Z. , Yondri L.
Published: December 2022

Abstract. The application of Apple LiDAR is now being researched in a variety of fields. Several research projects have been conducted to provide an answer, including those focused on heritage documentation, forest inventory, and geoscience applications. In cave, it is common practice to photograph with a digital camera equipped with photogrammetric techniques and a terrestrial laser scanner. The focus of this study is on how the iPad Pro M1 2021 can generate a point cloud that describes the graffiti on the cave walls. This investigation was carried out in Barong Cave, West Java, Indonesia. Scanning with iPad Pro M1 2021 was completed using three applications: 3D Scanner App, EveryPoint, and SiteScape. Point cloud of each application is analyzed using M3C2 plugin in CloudCompare. Based on this research, SiteScape is the best application to use. It can be concluded that the LiDAR iPad is suitable for use in caves and can capture detailed information about cave walls.
3D DIGITIZATION OF HERITAGE: PHOTOMETRIC STEREO CAN HELP
Authors: Mélou J. , Laurent A. , Fritz C. , Durou J.-D.
Published: December 2022

Abstract. There are mainly two families of photographic 3D reconstruction. Photogrammetry techniques work according to the principle of triangulation, from the matching of different views, while photometric techniques link the appearance of a 3D point to the orientation of its normal, relative to the direction of the incident light. While photogrammetry allows to find the global shape of a 3D scene, if it is sufficiently textured, photometric techniques highlight the details of the relief, as long as the model linking the lighting to the shape and reflectance of the scene is sufficiently realistic. In order to avoid errors in the 3D models obtained, all the photographic techniques of 3D reconstruction have benefited, over the years, from algorithmic improvements that make them more and more robust to outliers or unreliable data. Moreover, the complementarity between these two types of approaches having been identified for a long time, many solutions have been proposed to merge them. Our work aims at providing the free and open-source photogrammetry software Meshroom with the benefits it could get from photometric stereo, particularly in the context of the 3D digitization of heritage, knowing that it is the only photometric technique for 3D reconstruction that has really proven itself.
A MODULAR AND LOW-COST PORTABLE VSLAM SYSTEM FOR REAL-TIME 3D MAPPING: FROM INDOOR AND OUTDOOR SPACES TO UNDERWATER ENVIRONMENTS
Authors: Menna F. , Torresani A. , Battisti R. , Nocerino E. , Remondino F.
Published: December 2022

Abstract. The bond with computer vision and robotics is revolutionizing the traditional surveying approaches. Algorithms such as visual odometry and SLAM are embedded in surveying systems to make on-site and processing operations more efficient both in terms of time and quality of the achieved results. In this paper, we present the latest developments on GuPho, a mobile mapping concept based on photogrammetry that leverages a vSLAM solution to provide innovative and unique features supporting the image acquisition and optimising the processing steps. These include visual feedback on ground sample distance and maximum allowed speed to avoid motion blur. Two efficient image acquisition strategies, based on geometric principles, are implemented to optimise the disk storage, avoiding unnecessary redundancy. Moreover, an innovative automatic exposure control that adjusts the shutter speed or gain based on the tracked object in 3D is part of the system. The paper reports the motivations behind the design choices, details the hardware and software components, discusses several case studies to showcase the potentialities of our low-cost, lightweight, and portable modular prototype system.
ACTION CAMS AND LOW-COST MULTI-FREQUENCY ANTENNAS FOR GNSS ASSISTED PHOTOGRAMMETRIC APPLICATIONS WITHOUT GROUND CONTROL POINTS
Authors: Morelli L. , Menna F. , Vitti A. , Remondino F.
Published: December 2022

Abstract. In civil, architectural and environmental fields photogrammetry is one of the most common solutions for deriving geometric information about many kind of objects of interest. Photogrammetric surveys suffer for the need of ground control points (GCPs), well distributed over the survey area, to scale and georeference the produced 3D data. The placement of GCPs is both time-consuming and sometimes infeasible because of environmental constraints, such as vegetation on river sides. For aerial surveys with unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV), several studies have been proposed to use the UAV GNSS antenna to reduce or eliminate the need of GCPs. This technique, called GNSS-aided photogrammetry, has been little explored for terrestrial applications despite its potential in reducing surveying time, or for integrating terrestrial and aerial surveying. This gap has been partly caused by the high cost of topographic-grade GNSS, but in recent years the market has offered receivers, such as the ublox ZED-F9P, which can achieve high accuracy at low cost. In this work we propose a simple and fast GNSS-aided methodology for terrestrial photogrammetric surveys using low-cost GNSS and image sensors. The final aim is to create a general procedure to minimize survey costs and time, and derive a scaled and georeferenced 3D information without GCPs.
POTENTIAL OF CONSUMER-GRADE CAMERAS AND PHOTOGRAMMETRIC GUIDELINES FOR SUBSURFACE UTILITY MAPPING
Authors: Yuen R. Z. M. , Boehm J.
Published: December 2022

Abstract. The poor documentation of subsurface utility data is a common problem in many cities, exposing field engineers to risks of utility strike. This paper investigates the use of consumer-grade cameras to improve operational efficiency on construction sites and explores different imaging networks to optimize photogrammetric processing for low-cost subsurface utility surveys. Results from the first part of the study demonstrated the potential of consumer-grade cameras as a photogrammetric utility data acquisition tool. However, statistical insights from the photogrammetric calibration show that caution needs to be taken about the camera types particularly for lens calibration. Results from the second part of the study were recommended as easy-to-understand guidelines for image acquisition at trenches and supported the planning of photogrammetric measurements in the field.
USE OF KINECT AZURE FOR BIM RECONSTRUCTION: ESTABLISHMENT OF AN ACQUISITION PROTOCOL, SEGMENTATION AND 3D MODELING
Authors: El Haouss N. , Makhloufi R. , Rached I. , Hajji R. , Landes T.
Published: December 2022

Abstract. With the popularization of RGB-D cameras, access to the third dimension is now possible at low cost. However, these systems have a lower accuracy compared to other technologies such as terrestrial laser scanners (TLS) or mobile laser scanners (MLS). RGB-D cameras have proved their potential for 3D indoor mapping, particularly for Building Information Models reconstruction (Li et al., 2020). This paper aims to investigate the acquisition protocol and propose a method for BIM reconstruction by using an RGB-D camera (Kinect Azure). First, an acquisition protocol is established with the aim of improving the quality of 3D reconstruction of indoor scenes. Different scene cases are considered, namely a single wall, a corridor, a room (with different levels of detail) and two adjacent rooms. After having extracted the best acquisition scenarios for each case of the studied scenes, an image processing is performed for the most complex scenes. Then the 3D reconstruction is performed and the resulting point clouds are subsampled and cleaned. Next, an evaluation of the geometric quality of the 3D reconstruction is performed, by making a comparison between the point clouds from the acquisition protocol (room and corridor) and the reference point clouds from an MLS. The results of this comparison shows that the differences between the two point clouds have an absolute average deviation that doesn’t exceed 4.8mm, which proves that the proposed method has reached competitive accuracy. Finally, segmentation and 3D modeling of the studied scenes are proceeded to extract the BIM objects.
INVESTIGATING DISTANCE-DEPENDENT DISTORTION IN MULTIMEDIA PHOTOGRAMMETRY FOR FLAT REFRACTIVE INTERFACES
Authors: Rofallski R. , Kahmen O. , Luhmann T.
Published: December 2022

Abstract. Multimedia camera calibration is a challenging, yet increasingly important task. Due to the lack of software with appropriate models, implicit calibrations with standard single-media models are often performed, despite the well-known fact that distance-dependent errors arise from neglecting the specific multimedia influences. This becomes particularly relevant when test field calibrations are employed. We present a thorough simulation approach that shows the influence of distance-dependent errors when performing implicit calibration. Results show major accuracy decreases for performing measurements far from the calibration distance while closer distances may compensate the errors quite well. Furthermore, we investigate on the behavior of different test field geometries and angles between interface and optical axis which particularly affects the achievable accuracy.
METROLOGICAL CHARACTERIZATION OF OPTICAL 3D COORDINATE MEASUREMENT SYSTEMS – COMPARISON OF ALTERNATIVE HARDWARE DESIGNS AS PER ISO 10360
Authors: Fabris D. M. , Brambilla P. , Conese C. , Maspes M. M. , Sala R. , Tarabini M.
Published: December 2022

Abstract. This research focuses on the characterization of the metrology of Optical 3D Coordinate Measurement Systems (O3DCMS). The focus is set on the identification and execution of the procedure indicated by the currently active technical standards related to industrial O3DCMS, for their metrological assessment, objective comparison, and performance tracking. This work leads to the implementation of an ad hoc software for the execution of the standard tests by the ISO 10360-13 standard. The implemented software application is employed in a real-case scenario for evaluating the performances of an industrial 3D scanner based on structured light. The specific hardware components to be assessed are two light sources of the active stereoscopic vision system, named Digital Light Projectors (DLP). The case study applies the procedures and metrics indicated by the active standards to objectively compare two alternative hardware design of the system under test. This results in the identification of the most performing hardware configuration, allowing the selection of the best system design, basing on objective metrological parameters.
AN APPROACH TO SUBPIXEL ACCURACY WIDENING CRACK WIDTH DETERMINATION IN IMAGE SEQUENCES
Authors: Liebold F. , Maas H.-G.
Published: December 2022

Abstract. As an extension to existing work on crack detection and subpixel accuracy crack width determination as a tool for civil engineering material testing, the paper shows an algorithmic approach to handle widening cracks with relative rotations between related crack borders. In the first time step under zero-load, a set of points to be tracked through consecutive frames of an image sequence is defined. Then, subpixel-precise displacement fields are computed for the image data of the following time steps using an 8-parameter least-squares matching approach. The points are triangulated into a mesh, and the changes of the inner geometry of the triangles are considered with a mathematical model assuming a split of each triangle. With this model, subpixel-precise deformation vectors are derived. Crack candidates are determined by a thresholding applied to the vectors’ lengths. After an estimation of the crack normal, a decomposition of the deformation vectors is applied, allowing to compute crack widths and shear movements. As a novel contribution to the technique, a model extension is proposed for the case of a relative rotation between the crack borders in order to reduce systematic errors. The model includes two separate rigid transformations for each crack side.
Assessing the seasonal evolution of snow depth spatial variability and scaling in complex mountain terrain
Authors: Miller Zachary S. , Peitzsch Erich H. , Sproles Eric A. , Birkeland Karl W. , Palomaki Ross T.
Published: December 2022

Abstract. Dynamic natural processes govern snow distribution in
mountainous environments throughout the world. Interactions between these
different processes create spatially variable patterns of snow depth across
a landscape. Variations in accumulation and redistribution occur at a
variety of spatial scales, which are well established for moderate mountain
terrain. However, spatial patterns of snow depth variability in steep,
complex mountain terrain have not been fully explored due to insufficient
spatial resolutions of snow depth measurement. Recent advances in uncrewed
aerial systems (UASs) and structure from motion (SfM) photogrammetry provide
an opportunity to map spatially continuous snow depths at high resolutions in
these environments. Using UASs and SfM photogrammetry, we produced 11 snow
depth maps at a steep couloir site in the Bridger Range of Montana, USA,
during the 2019–2020 winter. We quantified the spatial scales of snow depth
variability in this complex mountain terrain at a variety of resolutions
over 2 orders of magnitude (0.02 to 20 m) and time steps (4 to 58 d)
using variogram analysis in a high-performance computing environment. We
found that spatial resolutions greater than 0.5 m do not capture the
complete patterns of snow depth spatial variability within complex mountain
terrain and that snow depths are autocorrelated within horizontal distances
of 15 m at our study site. The results of this research have the potential
to reduce uncertainty currently associated with snowpack and snow water
resource analysis by documenting and quantifying snow depth variability and
snowpack evolution on relatively inaccessible slopes in complex terrain at
high spatial and temporal resolutions.
A comparative evaluation of three point-of-care tools by registered nurses
Authors: Nickum Annie , Raszewski Rebecca , Vonderheid Susan C.
Published: December 2022

Objective: This study compared three point-of-care tools (PoCTs) to determine which PoCT was rated highest based on key features and characteristics by registered nurses.
Methods: The PoCTs reviewed were Nursing Reference Center Plus, ClinicalKey for Nursing, and UpToDate. Nurses were asked to use each PoCT to answer three clinical questions and then rate their experience based on the following areas: currency, relevancy, layout, navigation, labeling, and use of filters. They were also asked to indicate their familiarity with each PoCT, their overall opinions, and demographic information.
Results: Seventy-six nurses completed the entire survey. Ratings of PoCTs did not differ by participant characteristics. Participants were most familiar with UpToDate, and average ratings were similar across all three PoCTs. Answers to open-ended questions suggested that nurses’ experiences searching and locating relevant information to address clinical questions varied and that brand recognition might have impacted preference.
Discussion: None of the PoCTs was significantly preferred over the others, nor received high ratings, which suggests that organizations need to survey their nurses to determine which PoCT is preferred by their staff. Findings also suggest that institutional priorities can guide the decision whether a library should license multiple PoCTs, nursing, and/or non-nursing specific PoCTs. Research is needed to understand how PoCTs could better meet the information needs of registered nurses. Librarians should learn more about what types of information nurses are seeking and explore opportunities to educate nurses on how to better utilize PoCTs for their practice.
Needs assessment of nurse researchers through a research lifecycle framework
Authors: Janke Robert , Rush Kathy Lynn , Miller Katherine
Published: December 2022

Objective: Health sciences librarian roles are evolving to better meet the needs of faculty. This study explores nursing faculty needs at the University of British Columbia through the research lifecycle framework of planning, conducting, disseminating, and assessing the impact of their research.
Methods: A mixed methods survey study with Likert scale, multiple-choice, or ordinal ranking-scale questions and six open-response questions was conducted. The format was a web-based Qualtrics survey; participants had approximately three weeks to respond.
Results: Nursing faculty identified the dissemination phase as benefiting most from library support prioritizing reference management and archiving research data as the top needs in that phase. Assessing impact skills such as citation analysis and Altmetrics training was ranked second. The Planning phase was ranked third with systematic review and literature review support most needed. The Conducting phase was identified as the phase where they needed the least support.
Conclusion: Understanding the needs of researchers and enhancing scholar productivity is vital to offering responsive library research services. Across the research lifecycle, nursing faculty identified reference management, data management, metrics evaluation, systematic reviews, and literature reviews as the key areas for which they need support.
THE EFFECTIVENESS OF LEARNING PROCEDURE TEXT IN SPEAKING PRACTICE BY USING VIDEO VLOG AT SMPN 7 MUARA BUNGO
Authors: Lestari Renda , Trisnawati Winda , Nisa Umul Fatihatun
Published: December 2022

Most of the students in junior high school find it difficult to learn English, when asked to practice speaking in a text procedure in front of the class they feel afraid and not confident. This research aims to find out the effectiveness of learning procedures text in speaking practice by using a video vlog at SMPN 7 Muara Bungo. The methodology of this research is quasi-experimental quantitative research. The analysis method uses data collection descriptive analysis speaking test. The participant of this study is 28 respondents from class 9.3 SMPN 7 Muara Bungo. To retrieve the data, the researchers used the rubric of learning procedures text in speaking practice. The result of this study was obtained to see whether video vlogs have effectiveness in improving students’ English speaking ability in the practice of procedure text, in speaking English students often feel insecure so students are lazy to speak English, especially in front of their friends. the researcher found that using video vlogs as a medium to improve students speaking ability was not effective, research results show that ttest – 4,824>ttable 1,703.
PENINGKATAN PROSES DAN HASIL BELAJAR IPA MENGGUNAKAN MODEL QUANTUM LEARNING DI SEKOLAH DASAR
Authors: Megawati Megawati , Sari Reni Novita
Published: December 2022

Masalah dalam penelitian ini adalah  pembelajaran IPA di kelas IV SDN 219/II BTN Lintas Asri kurang bermakna dan belum memberikan kesempatan yang cukup bagi peserta didik untuk melakukan kerja ilmiah. Sehingga hasil belajar IPA menjadi tidak maksimal. Tujuan penelitian ini untuk mendeskripsikan penerapan model quantum learning dalam meningkatkan proses dan hasil belajar IPA. Jenis penelitian ini  adalah PTK dengan tujuan melakukan serangkaian tindakan untuk memperbaiki proses pembelajaran IPA di kelas. Penelitian ini dilaksanakan dalam dua siklus tindakan. Instrumen pengumpulan data menggunakan lembar observasi, dan tes hasil belajar. Kemudian data dianalisis secara kualitatif dan kuantitatif. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan lembar observasi pendidik pada siklus I mencapai 63,15% dan mengalami peningkatan pada siklus II dengan berhasil mencapai 81,57%. Lembar observasi peserta didik pada siklus I hanya mencapai 48,27%, sedangkan pada siklus II berhasil meningkat mencapai 79,31%. Hasil belajar peserta didik pada siklus I mencapai ketuntasan 41,37%, sedangkan pada siklus II mengalami peningkatan dengan mencapai 82,75%. Berdasarkan hasil penelitian disimpulkan bahwa proses dan hasil belajar IPA peserta didik kelas IV SDN 219/II BTN Lintas Asri dapat menigkat melalui penerapan model quantum learning.
Valorisation Des Déchets D’équipements Electriques Et Electroniques De Madagascar: Récupération Du Cuivre Issu Des Déchets De Cartes De Circuits Imprimés Par Voie HydrométallurgiqueValorisation Des Déchets D’équipements Electriques Et Electroniques De Madagascar: Récupération Du Cuivre Issu Des Déchets De Cartes De Circuits Imprimés Par Voie Hydrométallurgique
Authors: RATSIMBA Marie Hanitriniaina , RAKOTONDRANALY Hoby Sandra , RAKOTOSAONA Rijalalaina
Published: December 2022

A Madagascar, en ces dernières années, la quantité annuelle de Déchets d’équipements Electriques et Electroniques (DEEE) est estimée à 15 000 tonnes, avec 0,6 kilogrammes par habitant. La finalité principale des DEEE de la filière locale est soit l'export pour traitement dans les usines de recyclage à l'étranger, soit le stockage. L’objectif de cette étude est de mettre en place la valorisation de ces DEEE à Madagascar en commençant par la récupération du cuivre des cartes de circuits imprimés (CCI), par voie hydrométallurgique. Après la collecte, le tri et le démantèlement, les déchets de CCI, ont subi des prétraitements mécaniques, prétraitements chimiques, puis le traitement hydrométallurgique qui comprend les étapes de lixiviation acide oxydante, la séparation solide-lique et l’electroextraction. Ces différentes opérations sont basées sur les matériels disponibles sur le marché local. , l’observation visuelle des CCI après lixiviation permet d’affirmer que les pistes de cuivre ont été dissoutes mais le rendement de l’electroextraction n’est que 0,62%, faute de matériesl adéquats disponibles localement ; La majorité du cuivre extrait se trouve en solution sous la forme d’ions cuivreux Cu2.+ . En effet, la valorisation de la fraction métallique et de la fraction non-métallique dans les DEEE nécessite la pulvérisation préalable des échantillons alors que les matériels disponibles à Madagascar n’ont pas permis d’obtenir cette forme pulvérulente Cette étude a montré auqi que ce procédé doit –êtr optimisé pour être rentable économiquement. Sans analyse chimique préalable, nous ne pouvons pas définir correctement le rendement de nos opérations de prétraitement chimique, de lixiviation et d'électroextraction. Les laboratoires locaux ne sont pas encore équipés pour les recherches sur l'élimination et la valorisation des DEEE.
Impacts Des Actions Anthropiques Sur La Dynamique De La Forêt Classée De Tiogo (FCT) Dans Un Contexte De Gouvernance Centralisée
Authors: SAWADOGO Boureima , YAMÉOGO Augustin , ZABRE Nananwindin , BONKOUNGOU Joachim
Published: December 2022

RésuméLa forêt classée de Tiogo (FCT) connait une gestion centralisée de l’État. L’objectif de l’article est d’évaluer l’impact des activités anthropiques sur la dynamique spatiale de la FCT, dans un contexte de gestion centralisée assurée par l’État. La recherche a tablé sur une revue de la littérature et utilisé des imageries satellitaires de 1992, 2002 et 2018, des enquêtes individuelles, des entretiens de groupes cibles et des observations terrain. L’analyse diachronique de 1992 à 2018 a révélé une diminution continue des superficies de savanes arborées (-49%) et arbustives (-15) au profit des champs (+27%), des zones nues (+5%), des plans d’eau (+3%), des formations ripicoles (1,5%) et des sites d’orpaillages (+1%). La FCT connait une dégradation et une déforestation importantes imputables à la mauvaise gouvernance qui a favorisé l’occupation anarchique des agriculteurs, des éleveurs et surtout des orpailleurs.Mots clés : Dynamique spatiale, occupation des terres, gouvernance, forêt classée de Tiogo, Burkina FasoAbstract:  The Tiogo Classified Forest (FCT) is under centralized state management. The objective of the article is to assess the impact of anthropogenic activities on the spatial dynamics of the FCT, in a context of centralized management provided by the State. The research relied on a literature review and used satellite imagery from 1992, 2002 and 2018, individual surveys, focus group interviews and field observations. The diachronic analysis from 1992 to 2018 revealed a continuous decrease in the areas of wooded (-49%) and shrubby (-15%) savannas in favor of fields (+27%), bare areas (+5%), water (+3%), riparian formations (1.5%) and gold panning sites (+1%). The FCT is experiencing significant degradation and deforestation attributable to poor governance, which has favored the anarchic occupation of farmers, breeders and especially gold miners.Keywords: Spatial dynamic, land use, governance, Tiogo Classified Forest, Burkina Faso
Economic Growth, Investment, Economics Agglomeration, And Regional Development Inequality In West Java Province
Authors: Rangkuti A. Nur , Rustiadi Ernan , Fauzi Akhmad , Mulatsih Sri
Published: December 2022

Abstract— High economic growth is not always followed by equitable development in a region. This study aims to see the effect of economic growth, investment, and economic agglomeration on regional development inequality in West Java Province. Timeseries data regression analysis West Java Province in the period of 2004–2018 to estimate the effect of economic growth, investment and economic agglomeration on regional development inequality. The results obtained are that economic growth has a significant positive effect on development inequality, amd economic agglomeration has a positive effect on regional development but not significant, while investment has a significant negative effect on development inequality in Java. Keywords— Economic Growth, Investment, Economic agglomeration, Regioanl Development Inequlity.
Sentinel Surveillance of HCV at Tertiary Care Hospital in Central India
Authors: Shrivastava Naveen Kumar , Jain Dr. Jaya
Published: December 2022

Background: Hepatitis C virus (HCV) is a major cause of liver diseases like chronic hepatitis, liver cirrhosis, and hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC). The prevalence of HCV infections is not uniform throughout India. Hence, the present study aimed to determine serological surveillance of HCV at tertiary care hospital in central India with a large population.
Material and Methods: Between March 2019 and September 2022, the study was conducted on 8832 screening of HCV infection at a tertiary care hospital, Indore Madhya Pradesh. All these underwent diagnosis of HCV by serological ELISA method.
Results: Total 126 cases were found positive for HCV infection. The seroprevalence was calculated as 1.4% (126/8832). The maximum (45.2%) positivity was observed in the sexually active group 19-39 years followed (33.3%) by the 40- 59 years age group. Although males were slightly more preponderant than females with HCV infection, statistically non-significant observed among them.
Conclusion: The data of the current study will be helpful in taking prevention and control measures against HCV infection.

Keywords: HCV, chronic hepatitis, prevalence
CULTURAL PERSPECTIVE ON INFERTILITY IN TURKISH SOCIETY: THE ISTANBUL SAMPLE
Authors: ACAR Zehra , GÜNGÖR SATILMIŞ İlkay
Published: December 2022

The objective of this study was to find out what people in the community knew about infertility, as well as their attitudes and opinions regarding it. This cross-sectional descriptive survey was conducted between November 2019 and April 2020 with 711 people (511 females and 200 males). To collect the study data, the researchers used the "Descriptive Information Form" and the "Attitude towards Infertility Scale" (ATIS).The majority of the participants stated that it was important to have a child, 28.4% stated that they were worried about having a child in the future. It was determined that 22.9% of the participants defined infertility as not having a child in less than one year, and 82.4% of them thought that infertility was a treatable problem. The mean score of ATIS was found to be 48.69±6.8. There was a significant difference between The ATIS score and age, marital status, and the number of live children. The number of children desired and the priority placed on having children were found to have a weak negative correlation. It was discovered as a result of the research that there was a favorable attitude regarding infertility. Furthermore, it was discovered that having a child was significant and that as the value placed on having a child increased, so did the negative attitude toward infertility.
Evaluation of Anti-oxidant properties of some medicinal plant products by ABTS Radical Scavenging Assay
Authors: Kulkarni Kavya , Govindaiah Govindaiah
Published: December 2022

Antioxidant properties of plant products Cumin, Cinnamon, Pepper, Clove, and Star anise were measured against Quercetin as control by ABTS radical scavenging assay. The absorbance is recorded at 734nm, and percent inhibition is calculated at different concentrations of the sample. Graph pad prism method is used to calculate the IC50 values. A comparative account is tabulated in the study for the afore-mentioned plant products. Among the tested samples, Cinnamon has exhibited the highest IC50 value being 142 in chloroform extracts and the lowest being 18.09 is of star anise in methanol extracts.
A Review on Quality control and Standardization of herbals
Authors: R Warhade Vaishnavi , Dighe Amol
Published: December 2022

The medicinal plants are important source for pharmaceutical manufacturing. Medicinal plants & herbal medicines account for a significant percentage of the pharmaceutical market. There is increasing awareness and general acceptability of the use of herbal drugs in today’s medical practice although most of these applications are not scientific. Herbal medicines are not a simple task since many factors influence the biological efficacy and Reproducible therapeutic effect. So it is necessary to improve safety of herbal drugs by developing certain quality control parameters and by following the WHO guidelines for herbal medicine WHO specific criteria for assessing the safety, efficacy, and quality of herbal medicines are critical for global harmonisation. The term “standardisation” refers to the assurance of a drug’s identification, quality, and purity at all stages of its life cycle. This study examines the need for and breadth of herbal medicine standardisation techniques for optimal quality assurance.To provide a platform for the quality control of traditional herbal medicines and to discover novel therapeutics composed of multiple chemical compounds, it is necessary to combine chemistry, pharmacology, medicine, and even statistics.
Life Cycle Assessment of Shared Municipal Solid Waste Management Facilities in a Metropolitan Region
Authors: Colvero Diogo Appel , Ramalho José , Duarte Gomes Ana Paula , Tarelho Luís António da Cruz , de Matos Manuel Arlindo Amador
Published: December 2022

In Brazil, there are densely populated metropolitan regions, motivated by a great migratory flux in the 1970s. One of the consequences is the increased per capita municipal solid waste generation, which has been constantly associated with deficient waste management. That is the
case of 19 municipalities from Goiás State that inappropriately disposed of 73% of the produced household waste. According to Law No. 12,305/2010, these municipalities must implement a waste management facility with MSW recovery and landfill diversions to minimize environmental impacts.
Furthermore, a specific life cycle assessment tool was used to conduct an environmental assessment of different alternatives for a shared waste management system among the metropolitan municipalities. The results have shown that the current scenario has the largest environmental impacts in
seven of 12 assessed impact categories, among them the global warming potential. In this scenario, final waste disposal has the greatest environmental impact, particularly due to unlicensed landfills. Conversely, anaerobic digestion with greater landfill diversions generates the lowest emissions
in eight of 12 impact categories. This demonstrates the importance of anaerobic digestion and the compliance of the diversion targets established by the Brazilian National Plan for Solid Waste Management.
Permeation Behaviour of Coal Bottom Ash Concretes
Authors: Singh Navdeep , Bhardwaj Anjani , Shehnazdeep
Published: December 2022

Low volume Coal Bottom Ash (CBA) was introduced as a substitute for Portland Cement (PC) and Fine Natural Aggregates (FNA) in concretes that were tested for permeation performance. Carbonation and chloride resistance was measured through accelerated carbonation tests and rapid chloride
tests respectively while water penetration was evaluated through capillary water absorption tests for the aforesaid concretes. This paper particularly investigates the effectiveness of CBA in regard of permeation behaviour in concrete. The experimental investigation inferred that as level
of CBA increases, the resistance towards carbonation, chloride penetration and water penetration decreases to some extent for low volume alterations while higher decrements were observed for higher replacements. The joint replacement of CBA as PC and FNA for the level of 10% and 25% respectively
resulted in satisfactory behaviour comparing to control concrete demonstrating the efficacy and potential of CBA for its successful application in concrete.
Disposal of Garden Waste by Analysing Selected Physico-Chemical and Biological Parameters Using In-Vessel Composting at a Community Level
Authors: Mishra Sandeep Kumar , Yadav Kunwar D.
Published: December 2022

For composting of garden waste, the selection of reactor is an important factor for efficient degradation. The present study evaluates working performance of rotary drum reactor (RDR) and aerated in-vessel (AIV) for composting of garden waste. 500 kg garden waste was mixed with 50 kg
cow-dung slurry and 10 kg compost and fed into both the reactors for 45 days composting period. The reactors vary in their system configuration, shape and orientation, blade design, rate of aeration, odour control, leachate production and energy requirements. Rotary drum was rotated daily
six times in clockwise and anti-clockwise direction and AIV was rotated daily for 3-5 minutes using motor. Rise in temperature started within 24 hours of composting and reached 65°C (RDR) and 59°C (AIV) on second day itself and thermophilic phase continued for 5 (RDR) and 7 (AIV) days.
Moisture content reduction after composting period was 15.25 and 18.45 %, C/N ratio was 16.14 and 13.33, total volatile solids reduction was 23.74 and 29.78 % and CO2 evolution rate was 6.18 and 4.14 mg/g VS/day in RDR and AIV respectively. Reduction of hemicellulose, cellulose,
and lignin was more in AIV as compared to RDR. The percentage reduction of acid insoluble lignin was 36.10 and 29.01 % and the percentage reduction of acid soluble lignin was 48.85 and 43.3% in in AIV and RDR respectively. AIV gave better performance for composting of garden waste due to its
blade design and structural configuration. The novelty of the present study lies in its approach to empower communities to select best alternative as per their waste generation, budget available, land and labour requirements and behaviour of citizens towards waste.
Recycling of Nano Silica Waste from Aluminum Fluoride Industry in Cement Mortar
Authors: Al-mousa Enas M. , Al-Zboon Kamel K.
Published: December 2022

The application of nanotechnology in cement mortar has added a new dimension to improving the mechanical performance of cementitious materials. Huge amounts of waste silica generated as a byproduct from aluminum fluoride industries poses heavy economic and environmental challenges.
The objective of this study is to investigate the effect of replacement of cement with waste nano-silicas (NS) on the characteristics of cement mortar mainly the compressive strength, flexural strength, workability, density, and heat of hydration. Cement was replaced with NS with percentage
of (0.5,1,1.5,2,2.5%, 4, 6, 8, 10%), with a constant water-to-cement ratio (C/W) of 0.5. Depending on the obtained results, it has been observed that substitution of cement with NS has insignificant adverse impact on the characteristic of the mixture at low content of NS. Slight decrease (5.5%)
in the compressive strength occurred at 7 days at low substitution percentage (0.5%), and 11.5% at 28 days. Flexure strength decreased by 23% and 55%, workability increased slightly by 1.33% and 6.8% at substitution percentage of 0.5%, and 2.5% respectively. Also, substitution resulted in
significant reduction in the mortar weight up to 18.49% at substitution percentage of 10%, while insignificant impact on the hydration rate was observed for all substitution percentages. It can be concluded that recycling of waste NS in cement mortar mixture provided an attractive option to
reduce the impact of waste on the environment, reduce cement consumption, reduce concrete weight, conserve natural resources and save the environment.
Sustainable Management and Environment of the Hospital Wastes: A Comparative Study of Two Public Hospitals in Morocco
Authors: Ech-chayeb K. , Auajjar N. , Hamama S. , Elmniai A. , Hicham EL. , Attarassi B.
Published: December 2022

The present work aims to study the waste management of infectious hazardous waste from two local hospitals in Morocco: Idrissi hospital of Kenitra and Ibn Baja hospital of Taza. This is a descriptive, exploratory, and cross-sectional study conducted in five departments: intensive care,
maternity, emergency, dialysis, and medicine running from June to November 2018. The questionnaires were conducted on 160 health workers. It is remarked that, among 160 questionnaires distributed, 127 answers were obtained (response rate of 79.3%). During the six months of the study, 1778
observations were made. At the level of different care units, the results show that the WHAIR sorting was inadequate in 56% of the sections and the use of the color coding system was effective in 80% of the ones. The containers of the sharps collection were available in 80% of the suites and
the transportation inside the hospital was done manually in 60% of cases. Approximately, 65.8% of the employees have not received any training and 90% believe that the outreach work is insufficient.
Application of the 3R Concept in the Construction Industry to Achieve Zero Waste—a Sri Lankan Case Study
Authors: Liyanage K.L.A.K.T. , Waidyasekara K.G.A.S. , Mallawaarachchi B.H.
Published: December 2022

The construction industry, being a large industry, generates a massive amount of Construction and Demolition Waste (CDW). Strategies such as the 3R concept (Reduce, Reuse, Recycle) and waste hierarchy are used in the industry for CDW management. However, CDW management is still in its
primary stage. The Zero Waste (ZW) concept has the potential to eliminate CDW. Thus, this study aimed to identify how the 3R concept can be used in the construction industry in Sri Lanka to eliminate CDW and achieve ZW. A comprehensive literature survey and a qualitative research approach
consisting of eight case studies were used for data collection. Manual content analysis followed by cross-case analysis was used to analyze the data collected through twenty semi-structured interviews. The study identified ways of minimizing wastage of materials by using the reducing and reusing
concepts. Although none of the construction sites had recycling machines, recycle strategy was implemented at the sites for waste materials by hiring recyclers. Thus, this study proves the feasibility of achieving ZW through the 3R concept by adopting an effective waste management plan at
the initial stages of construction projects.
Analyze the Efficacy of Silymarin in Treating Newly Diagnosed Cases of Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus by Contrasting its Effects on Glycemic Control and Insulin Resistance
Authors: Khan Salman , Salman Muhammad , Ali Ijaz , Fatima Najma , Mastoor Maryam , Sayed Tahir Mukhtar
Published: December 2022

Objective: The purpose of this research was to examine the efficacy of Silymarin in treating newly diagnosed cases of type II diabetes mellitus (T2DM), specifically with regard to glycemic control and insulin resistance. Study design: An observational, randomized, placebo- controlled study. Place and duration: Medicine department of Dr. Akbar Niazi Teaching Hospital (ANTH), Islamabad for the duration from August 2021 to January 2022. Methods: The sixty individuals with a recent diagnosis of type 2 diabetes were chosen at random. There were a total of 60 patients, split evenly between 2 groups of 30. For 90 days, those in Group A took a silymarin capsule containing 200 mg, whereas those in Group B had a placebo capsule looking very similar to the real thing. Fasting blood glucose (FBG), random blood glucose (RBG), glycated haemoglobin A1C (A1C), fasting insulin (FI), and homeostasis model assessment of insulin resistance (HOMA-IR) were measured before and after therapy. The data was examined after 90 days. Statistical analysis was performed using SPSS-20.0. If the probability value was less than 0.05, it was considered significant. The Chi-squared test was employed for statistical analysis. Results: Mean age of the patients of group A (silymarin) was 50.5 years while mean age of group B (controlled) patients was 51.0 years. In both the groups, females were more in numbers as 80% in silymarin group and 70% in controlled group. There was no significant difference showed on the basis of age, gender, BMI, education, family history and employment. Silymarin therapy for 12weeks improved the levels of RBG, RBG, HbA1c, FSI and HOMA-IR. A significant difference p-value<0.001 was showed in these variables between the two groups at baseline and after 90days treatment. Conclusion: The treatment of Silymarin supplementation of 200mg three time a day for newly diagnosed type II diabetic patients had a beneficial effect on improving the blood glucose levels and decreased insulin resistance as compared to standard treatment alone.
Level of Knowledge about the Risk Factors of Breast Cancer in Local Population Presenting with Breast Lump
Authors: Afridi Ayesha , Akbar Saima
Published: December 2022

Background: Breast cancer is the most common form of organ-specific cancer in females. It is responsible for 26% of all cancers that are newly diagnosed in women and 15% of all cancer-related fatalities in females. Objective: To ass knowledge Level about the risk factors of Breast Cancer in local population presenting with breast lump Methodology: This study was descriptive cross-sectional done at the Surgery department of Khyber Teaching Hospital, Peshawar. The study was conducted for a period of one year from January 2011 to December 2012. All the information’s were documnted in the data collecting performa. Data was analyzed by SPSS version 14. Results: In the current study, totally 210 female patients were enrolled. Only 10.4% of patients had a good knowledge of the risk factors for BC, whereas 35.3% had moderate knowledge and 54.2% had a poor understanding. Less than 50% of women responded positively when asked about the other risk factors, but 54.22 percent of them recognized that using oral contraceptives or hormone replacement therapy increased the chance of BC. Conclusion: Among women, breast cancer has the highest incidence rate, and its prevalence is quickly increasing in low- and middle-income countries. According to this research, most of the risk factors for BC are unknown to the majority of women in our society. The high incidence of BC in our society is largely due to this lack of awareness of the risk factors. Keywords: Level of Knowledge; Breast cancer; Risk factors