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The use of electronic evidence in the criminal procedural law of Ukraine (problematic issues)
Authors: Anheleniuk A. - M.
Published: October 2023

The article discusses problematic issues related to the use of electronic evidence in the criminal procedural law of Ukraine. Attention is drawn to the shortcomings of the regulation of the use of electronic evidence in the legislation of Ukraine. In order to solve the problems of the use of electronic evidence in criminal procedural law, some of them were analyzed and suggestions for their solution were provided.

A review of court practice was conducted, where the court ambiguously defined electronic evidence, namely: in some cases – as documents, in others - as physical evidence. Therefore, it is proposed to enshrine electronic evidence in the norms of criminal procedural law as a separate source of evidence.

Separate summaries of court decisions are given in which the court assesses electronic evidence based on the admissibility of recordings of conversations on a voice recorder, telephone recordings of conversations, video recordings created by video surveillance systems. It is proposed to determine the sources of obtaining electronic evidence in criminal proceedings, namely: 1) electronic evidence provided by official institutions or in respect of which access to information stored on the server has been granted; 2) records of autonomous systems; 3) electronic evidence obtained as a result of investigative (search) actions, covert investigative (search) actions, temporary seizure of property, security measures or precautionary measures; 4) electronic evidence obtained as a result of the deposition of technical devices and technical means in accordance with Article 245-1 of the Criminal Procedure Code of Ukraine.

The issue of taking into account evidentiary information contained in a copy of an electronic document in the absence of its original has been considered. Attention was drawn to the need to expand the capabilities of investigators in working with electronic evidence and to organize the work of the information and telecommunications system of the pre-trial investigation, taking into account the peculiarities of the electronic form of evidence.

Corresponding proposals regarding amendments and additions to the Criminal Procedure Code of Ukraine were submitted.
Innovative approaaches in criminalistics and forensic
Authors: Yaremchuk V.
Published: October 2023

The world changes every day. New means of committing criminal offenses require innovative and modern methods of their disclosure. It is important to introduce the newest, innovative means and methods of activity to forensic science and forensic examination. In the conditions of war in Ukraine, new fields of both criminalistics and forensic examination are developing due to the commission of a large number of military criminal offenses. Help in the investigation is provided by colleagues from other countries who use innovative methods and techniques, implemented in various countries of the world. The problems of introducing innovations in criminalistics and forensic examination were studied by such scientists as M.V. Danshin, V.A. Zhuravel, I.I. Kogutych, V.O. Konovalova, V.Yu. Shepitko, V.V. Yusupov and others.

Modern trends in the formation of innovative directions in the system of forensic knowledge indicate the need to expand the boundaries of forensic knowledge and use innovative scientific knowledge from various applied and fundamental sciences developed in different countries of the world.

It is worth noting the existence of related scientific research, where forensic knowledge and knowledge of chemistry are applied in European countries. Data on new digital technologies should also be used in forensics and forensics to detect and investigate criminal offences. During the war, joint investigative groups were created, which include criminalistics and forensic experts from such European countries as Lithuania, Poland, Estonia, Latvia, Slovakia and Romania. Therefore, innovative approaches to the formation of many sciences are used all over the world today.

The science of criminalistics and forensic examination did not bypass this process. The system of criminalistics and forensic examination is constantly developing in connection with changes in scientific knowledge from fundamental and applied sciences in the world. There are proposals to create new subdivisions of the science of forensics, namely, aerocriminalistics, criminalistic advocacy, forensic graphology, etc., to change the meaning of existing terms, introducing innovative approaches. Today, the content of the science of criminalistics and forensic examination is understood differently in different countries. International cooperation is also important for Ukrainian scientists and forensic experts, which has become especially necessary in the conditions of the war in Ukraine.
The right to education: international standards and their influence on the constitutional legislation of the member states of the Council of Europe
Authors: Bysaga Yu.
Published: October 2023

The article draws attention to the UN Charter, which proclaims the task of reaffirming faith in basic human rights, in the dignity and value of the human person, in the equality of men and women, and in the equality of rights of large and small nations. Attention is focused on the principle of UN activity - implementation of international cooperation in the promotion and development of respect for human rights and basic freedoms for all, without distinction of race, sex, language and religion. International acts on human rights of a universal nature are characterized, in which for the first time at the international level everyone’s right to education was enshrined: the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, the International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights of 1966, the Convention against Discrimination in Education of 1960, the Convention on the rights of the child of 1989. Attention is drawn to the minimum standards of the right to education that the state must ensure. The relationship between the right to education, which was first enshrined at the international level in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, and human dignity and the value of the human personality is defined. Emphasis is placed on the right to education and criteria for determining the degree of respect and observance of fundamental norms related to this human right throughout the world. The article also raises the question of the influence of international standards of the right to education on the constitutional legislation of the member countries of the Council of Europe - Bulgaria, Poland, Ukraine and other countries.
An Analysis of Presupposition Triggers in “Turning Red”
Authors: Fitriani Dian , Johan Mhd.
Published: October 2023

This research analyzes the triggers of the presupposition that can be discovered in the movie "Turning Red." The purpose of this study is to identify the use of triggers of the presupposition that are employed in the movie "Turning Red." In the movie "Turning Red," there are several triggers of presupposition can be found. For this study, the researcher adopted Levinson's theory about the triggers of presupposition. A qualitative descriptive approach was adopted in this study. The data was gathered primarily through direct observation. Data were collected using a non-participatory approach, which meant the researcher was not present during data analysis. After doing the investigation, the researchers identified twenty items that function as the triggers of presupposition in the film Turning Red. The most prevalent triggers of presupposition in the film "Turning Red" are change-of-state verbs, iterative, and counterfactual conditionals. Each of them has three utterances. The second most common triggers of presupposition are implicative verbs, temporal clause, and cleft. Each of them has two utterances. There was only one utterance each sentence for definite description, factual verbs, comparisons and contrasts, nonrestrictive clauses, and wh-questions.  There have been no discoveries about of judging verbs and implicit clefts with stressed constituents.
The Synesthesia in John Keats' Ode
Authors: Girsang Martina , Manalu Mega Patrisia , Agnes Rainy Agria , Sinambela Rifkha , Cecilia Prity
Published: October 2023

Poetic synaesthesia is frequently used in poetry, and it can be thought of as a type of poetic metaphor. Synaesthesia can be defined as the human capacity to comprehend the objective world from a cognitive point of view. A tried and true method for generating circles and expressing ideas. Synaesthesia is used by people who create works of literature, particularly poetry, as a means of expressing the feelings and experiences that are unique to them. Synaesthesia is a manifestation of the rich creativity and imagination that people possess. The purpose of this paper is to clarify, from a cognitive point of view, the characteristics of synaesthesia as well as the powerful effect that synaesthesia has on the emotional expression of literary creators through an analysis of Keats' ode. This will allow readers to better understand the emotions that literary creators feel and to feel literary works more profoundly.Keywords: Poetry; Synaesthesia; Cognition; John Keats; Ode
The Lexical and Contextual Meaning in Fajar Sadboy's Quotes
Authors: Sitinjak Vivi Novalia , Sinambela Rifkha , Nababan Dian Elizabeth , Sihotang Yance Cerelina , Hutagalung Grace Widya
Published: October 2023

The goal of this study is to analyze the lexical and contextual significance of Fajar Sadboy's quotes. Researchers employed qualitative methods to carry out this study. Fajar Sadboy's utterances, obtained from web pages, served as the research's data source. Fajar Sadboy's quotes, which have lexical and contextual interpretations, serve as the study's primary source of data. This study used observation, lexical analysis, and contextual interpretation to collect the data. Fajar Sadboy's quotes were found online and recorded after being found, as well as their lexical and contextual meanings. The data is then examined using the meaning study. There are lexical meanings and contextual meanings based on the analysis of the quotes from Fajar Sadboy that was done for the research. Lexical meanings are dictionary translations of Indonesian and English words. The situation described in the quotes from Fajar Sadboy serves as the contextual meanings.
The EFL Students’ Perception of Blended Learning Towards Students’ Motivation in English Subject at Junior High School
Authors: Sihombing Ernawati , Sinambela Erika , Tampubolon Sahlan
Published: October 2023

This study aimed to determine the perceptions and motivations of EFL students at SMP St. Ignatius Medan who apply blended learning in English subjects. The collected data were analyzed descriptively and qualitatively. The research findings show that EFL students have a positive perception of the use of blended learning in learning English and an increase in their learning motivation after using this method. This is because 72.9% of students are more comfortable using technology in the classroom, and 53.1% of students have a more interactive and interesting learning experience, even though student feedback is considered to be of lower quality; namely, from the data obtained, only 24% of students easily get feedback from teachers. The main problem for students is that 57.3% of them feel there is a lack of social interaction with classmates and teachers, and 71.9% have problems with poor internet connectivity, which causes them to not fully understand learning material. Student motivation in blended learning is influenced by two factors: the first is the intrinsic factor, where it was found that 57.3% of students felt learning English with blended learning was more interesting and fun. Student motivation related to the extrinsic factor; researchers found that 67.7% of students felt motivated to learn English with blended learning because they could access learning materials more flexibly. From these data, it was found that the impact of learning English using blended learning was due to the intrinsic factor: 94.8% of students felt that English was important for their future, and 84.4% of students felt that learning English was a necessity. from the extrinsic impact factor of blended learning with students' motivation to learn English, 86.4% of students feel that they will get a better job in the future. The research findings show that the use of blended learning can be applied more broadly and effectively in increasing the learning motivation and English skills of EFL students.
A case series of euglycemic starvation ketoacidosis in pregnant women with COVID-19 infection: atypical presentations
Authors: Adznan Nida’ Ul-Huda , Singarayar Carolina Shalini , Hui Foo Siew
Published: October 2023

Background:

We present a case series of euglycemic starvation ketoacidosis in pregnant women with coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) infection. Our patients presented with fever and typical respiratory symptoms secondary to COVID-19 infection in the third trimester. It was complicated by severe metabolic ketoacidosis, likely contributed by the hypermetabolic state of pregnancy, maternal starvation, and increased metabolic demand due to COVID-19 infection.

Case Presentation:

Among most of the cases, there was a swift resolution of ketoacidosis, through timely fluid resuscitation, dextrose, and insulin. But despite those measures, most of the patients had to undergo emergency cesarean section due to maternal deterioration, preterm delivery, and fetal distress. All the mothers recovered well and were discharged home, but there was one case of neonatal death after preterm delivery.

Conclusion:

These cases illustrate the importance of early diagnosis of euglycemic ketoacidosis, prompt management, and close monitoring to obviate adverse materno-fetal outcomes in pregnant women with COVID-19 infection.
On the Development and Adaptation of a Predictive Model of Full-Factor Optimization of The Basic Probiotic Fermented Dairy Product Technological Process
Authors:   All-Russian Research Institute Of Dairy Industry, 35, Lyusinovskaya St., 115093 Moscow, Info@vnimi.org, Russia, ZS Zobkova
Published: October 2023

The purpose of building a predictive model for optimization of technological processes probiotic fermented dairy product.
Building measuring the negative behavioral manifestations in the game of weightlifting among ‎students of some faculties of physical education and sports sciences in the Kurdistan Region - ‎Iraq
Authors: Mahmoud Shawana , Rauf Zardasht
Published: October 2023

Introduction and importance of research. The educational process is no longer a theoretical aspect or reliance on training plans on which it is based in reaching sports achievements, but the involvement of different sports sciences as an auxiliary part of sports training, and among these sciences is sports psychology, Lifting weights, so the researcher decided to study this case and develop appropriate solutions by recognizing the differences in behavioral manifestations for the better and thus obtaining a better result.  There was a positive direct correlation between the scale axes and the total score of the scale. It was reached to set standard levels for the research sample scores on the scale of negative behavioral manifestations for students of the faculties of physical education and sports sciences in the Kurdistan Region. As for the recommendations, they are based on the scale of negative behavioral manifestations for students of the faculties of physical education and sports sciences in the Kurdistan Region, which the researcher built in measurement and evaluation when conducting similar research. Emphasis on the use of scientific methods in preparing students to engage in practical lessons in the faculties of physical education and sports sciences in the Kurdistan Region. And work to strengthen social relations and communication between students and their teachers in order to enhance the positive aspects and enhance the personal self to achieve positive personality traits.
Sports culture in the city of Mosul (Methods of confrontation and response‎
Authors: Murad Imad
Published: October 2023

This study was conducted to determine the weakness of the sports culture in the city of Mosul and to develop a proposed vision to confront the weakness in proportion to each sector. The researcher built a measure of the weakness of the sports culture in the city of Mosul. The social, cognitive dimension) distributed by (46) phrases, where the total score for the scale is (230) degrees, and the small score is (46) degrees. The descriptive survey method was used on a cluster sample from different sectors, where it was divided as follows (25) individuals as a survey sample. During which the validity and stability of the scale were found, as the self-honesty coefficient of the scale was (0.932) and the scale stability coefficient was (0.862) And (250) individuals to apply the scale on which the scientific transactions used in building scientific standards were conducted. There are differences in the results of the scale in the city of Mosul between each of the different categories in favor of the female employee. -34 years old, there are no differences between males and females in the scale, and a proposal has been developed to confront the weakness of the sports culture and follow it up in a manner commensurate with all sectors of the state in the city of Mosul
A Comparative Study of Occupational Pressures for Male and Female Teachers of Physical ‎Education and Sports Sciences in Government Schools in Ramadi
Authors: Hameed Dureid
Published: October 2023

The study was applied on PE teachers study group samples in 2020-2021. the study aimed at identifying the of Job stress on the group. The researcher used the descriptive approach being suitable to the nature and problem of the study. The researcher used job stress measures made by Mohammed Allawi (36 items) distributed on the six sections.

The researcher has come up with conclusions, most notably, the of job stress, in governmental schools, is high. He recommends that intermediate schools principals should not assign PE teachers outside their field of expertise or against their will.

The researcher.
„Ipsa quodammode ecclesia primum baptizatur”. Hugona ze Świętego Wiktora spojrzenie na rzeczywistość sakramentu poświęcenia kościoła: piąta część drugiej księgi jego „De sacramentis christianae fidei”
Authors: Libowski Łukasz
Published: October 2023

Studium niniejsze poświęcam niedługiemu wyjątkowi z drugiej księgi ważnego, obszernego, a niedostępnego póki co po polsku dzieła „De sacramentis christianae fidei” Hugona ze Świętego Wiktora, mianowicie części pt. O poświęceniu kościoła – w oryginale: „De dedicatione Ecclesiae”. Zasadniczy cel tejże pracy jest więc następujący: dostarczyć przekładu odnośnego tekstu. Aby jednak czytelnik rodzimy cieszyć się mógł pogłębioną lekturą przedkładanego tłumaczenia, opatruję je, po pierwsze, kilkudziesięcioma komentarzami różnego rodzaju oraz, po wtóre, garścią najniezbędniejszych, zwięzłych informacji wstępnych.
Comparative evaluation of the energy and economic efficiency of vapor compression heat pumps in modernization of large chemical and oil refining industries. Part 2
Authors:   Omsk State Technical University, Yusha V. L. , Sutyaginskiy M. A. ,   OJSC «Group of companies «Titan», Potapov Yu. A. ,   OJSC «Group of companies «Titan»
Published: October 2023

The question of the expediency of increasing the energy efficiency of a large chemical and oil refining industry by using process heat carriers and raw materials as heaters of vapor compression heat pumps based on systems for recuperating heat process losses is considered. A feature of the energy system under consideration is the provision of the main circuit of the heat pump and its drive from a common source of thermal energy. The influence of the temperature parameters of the consumer of highpotential thermal energy, the source of low-potential thermal energy and the energy efficiency of the main functional elements of the energy system under consideration on the ratio of the amount of generated thermal energy supplied to the consumer to the amount of thermal energy losses used is analyzed. In addition, an assessment is made of the influence of the listed factors on the redistribution of low-potential thermal energy flows between the main circuit of the heat pump and its drive. The presented results reflect the fundamental possibility of increasing the temperature level of process heat carriers and raw materials without significant costs for additional external energy sources. The efficiency of reuse of heat losses in a closed technological cycle depends on the temperature conditions of the consumer and the source of thermal energy in the heat pump cycle, on the connection scheme of the thermal energy source and on the energy efficiency of the equipment used.
Methods and technologies for adaptation of main and auxiliary equipment of compressor plants and stations to unstable operating conditions
Authors:   Omsk State Technical University, Vanyashov A. D. , Yusha V. L. ,   Omsk State Technical University
Published: October 2023

The hierarchical structure of the compressor industry facilities is presented, taking into account their interaction and mutual influence. Analysis of production facilities that implement the gas compression technology, unstable operating conditions, the cause and nature of their occurrence, the degree of influence on the impact on facilities of different levels was performed. The technologies of adaptation of compressor equipment to unstable operating conditions are systematized, at the same time, depending on the emerging tasks, adaptation technologies are divided into stages (levels) of implementation. Present problems of scientific and methodological nature on implementation of technologies of adaptation of compressor equipment to unstable operating conditions at different levels of hierarchical structure of facilities are shown.
The effect of electrically conductive carbon black on properties of the linear low-density polyethylene
Authors:   Omsk State Technical University, Kropotin O. V. , Rogachev E. A. ,   Omsk State Technical University, Drozdova E. A. ,   LLC «Omsk Carbon Group», Kalenchuk A. A. ,   Omsk State Technical University, Glukhoverya E. G. ,   Omsk State Technical University, Maliy O. V. ,   Omsk State Technical University
Published: October 2023

The effect of electrically conductive carbon black on the electrophysical and mechanical properties of the linear low-density polyethylene has been experimentally investigated. The structural parameters of carbon black have been determined, which have a significant effect on the electrical conductivity of carbon black and the electrical conductivity of polymer composite materials when it is used as a filler. It is established that the introduction of 10–20 wt. % carbon black in linear low-density polyethylene provides high conductivity of composite materials, while increasing their modulus of elasticity, but at the same time reduces elongation at break. It is shown that, in general, the studied carbon black is a promising filler in the development of electrically conductive polymer composite materials for electrical and radio engineering purposes.
The analysis of single-stage piston compressors operation under various conditions
Authors:   Smolensk State Agrarian Academy, Nikiforov A. G. , Muslova L. A. ,   St. Petersburg University of the Ministry of Internal Affairs
Published: October 2023

The operation of compressor equipment is associated with a constant change in external conditions (pressures in the suction and discharge lines, suction temperature, intake gas composition), which naturally affects the efficiency of the working process and can lead to unacceptable operating conditions. The passport data of the compressors correspond to the nominal operating modes. The paper presents studies allowing to supplement the operational documentation with information about the permissible modes of operation. The presented data may allow us to correctly develop an automation system with acceptable levels of locks.
Acute coronary syndrome as a current issue of pediatric cardiology. Outcomes and prognosis: Clinical case
Authors: Tomchik N. V. , Lashkovskaya T. A. , Kizilevich A. I. , Matveichyk A. I.
Published: October 2023

Background. Acute coronary syndrome is widespread in the adult population and has clear diagnostic criteria. In pediatric practice, this pathology is rare, and often implies difficulties in diagnosis. Case description. A 16-year-old male with negative paternal history, hypercholesterolemia, dyslipidemia, and excessive body weight developed myocardial infarction on the background of acute tonsillitis. In the onset of the disease, the adolescent demonstrated clinical signs of acute respiratory infection and coronary spasm. Electrocardiogram revealed ST segment elevation above the baseline in leads I, II, III, aVF, V4–V6 and biochemical markers of myocardial necrosis. Echocardiography revealed signs of focal hypokinesis of the left ventricle, newly detected degree 2 mitral regurgitation. Percutaneous coronary angiography revealed no signs of coronary artery stenosis. The patient received conventional medical treatment of acute myocardial infarction as well as antibacterial therapy. He was discharged in satisfactory condition. After 1 year of follow-up after the myocardial infarction the patient showed no pathologic changes both on stress-echocardiography and electrocardiogram. Three-year catamnesis appeared to be favorable. Conclusion. The presented clinical case demonstrates the individual mechanism of acute coronary syndrome development in children. Pediatricians should be aware of the risk of developing acute coronary syndrome against the background of infectious pathology.
Doença hepática gordurosa não alcoólica: perfil clínico e antropométrico
Authors: Gonçalves Lídia Dias , Silva Júnior Sergio Murilo Galdino da , Moia Lizomar de Jesus Maués Pereira , Farias Larissa dos Reis , Santos Izabelly Biase Damasceno dos , Ribeiro Elenilda da Conceição , Sampaio Luís Filipe de Castro , Sampaio Pedro Henrique de Castro
Published: October 2023

Hígado graso no alcohólico: perfil clínico y antropométrico

Objetivo: Verificar o perfil dos pacientes com diagnóstico de Doença Hepática Gordurosa Não alcoólica por parâmetros clínicos, laboratoriais e antropométricos. Métodos: Estudo transversal, prospectivo, descritivo e analítico, com pacientes maiores de 18 anos com diagnóstico de DHGNA por ultrassonografia, no período de outubro de 2019 a fevereiro de 2020. Resultados: 80 pacientes foram selecionados para participar da pesquisa, 24 excluídos, resultando em 56 pacientes. Observada a prevalência de mulheres (64,28%), idade média da população de 55,28 anos. Sobre comorbidades associadas, 78,6% apresentavam DM2 ou Resistência Insulínica, 75% HAS, e 66,9% algum tipo de dislipidemia. Os dados antropométricos, 83,93% apresentaram alteração no IMC; 91,07% no valor da circunferência abdominal; 73,21% no valor de circunferência do pescoço, relação cintura/estatura (RCE) fora dos parâmetros de normalidade em 100% dos pacientes. AST alterada em 32,73% dos exames, ALT em 21,82% e GGT em 42%. Dos 56 pacientes, 50% apresentaram esteatose grau II, 23,22% grau I, 12,50% grau III, e 14,29% classificados como indeterminados. Conclusão: Conclui-se que ainda é necessário reforçar as orientações sobre o tratamento não medicamentoso aos pacientes com DHGNA, além de encorajar hábitos saudáveis.
"COATING STAINLESS STEEL AND NICKEL TITANIUM ARCH WIRES WITH ZNO NANOPARTICLES AND DETERMINING THE EFFECT ON FRICTION DURING SLIDING MECHANICS WITH METAL AND CERAMIC BRACKETS" - AN IN VITRO STUDY
Authors: Bhute Shrutikirti Gupta , Gupta Yogesh , Singh Vikram , Chaudhary Varunjeet , Gupta Deepkriti , Chaturvedi Saurav
Published: October 2023

Introduction and Objectives:

Sliding mechanics is commonly used in fixed mechanotherapy, so it is essential to understand the impact of friction between the brackets and wire so that the proper force can be applied. In this study effect of ZnO coating on friction was compared during sliding mechanics between coated and uncoated SS and NiTi arch wires using metal and ceramic brackets.

Material & Method:

Eighty 0.19"×0.25" SS and NiTi arch wires with and without ZnO coating were used with SS & ceramic brackets of 0.22 slot. In order to coat ZnO nanoparticles, wires were first stored in ultrasonic bath of ethanol at 30°C for 30 minutes & then transferred to a test tube containing ethanol solution with 0.1 gm ZnO nanoparticle and kept in a waterbath at 80°C for 10 minutes. The bracket-arch wire unit was submitted to mechanical test with an universal testing machine. Descriptive statistical information including mean and standard deviation was calculated by Mann Whitney & Kruskal Wallis Test.

Results:

There was a significant difference (P value < 0.05 i.e. 0.011) of friction for coated and non coated arch wires, which was less for coated wires. There was significant difference among coated and uncoated wires (p value<0.05 i.e. 0.015 & 0.019) for SS & ceramic brackets, coated wires had less friction.

Conclusion:

ZnO coating has a positive effect on friction values during sliding mechanics which will enhance tooth movement by applying adequate force, decreasing friction & provide better anchorage control along with optimum biologic tissue response.
ORTHODONTIC RETENTION- A REVIEW.
Authors: Koul Anjali , Kedia Neal Bharat , Manzoor Najibah , Deb Aayush Ranjan , Kaul Sidharth , Pandey Anuradha
Published: October 2023

After the teeth have been corrected orthodontically and malocclusion has been relieved the job of orthodontist is not over. The active phase of treatment is to be followed up with a passive phase in which corrected positions of teeth needs to be maintained after treatment and is often the most challenging part of an orthodontic treatment plan. Hence, a phase of retention is normally required after orthodontic tooth movement which may be in the form of removable or fixed retainer wear. In this review article, we have discussed about the importance of retention protocols and patient education regarding the same to ensure that the patient is in the know how of the care that is expected from him at the end of the active orthodontic phase.
A RARE CASE OF BILATERAL OSTEOMA OF THE MANDIBLE
Authors: Choudhary Palak , Trivedi Akhil , Deshmukh Priyanka , Shivakumar G C , Raghuvanshi Vikalp , Srivastava Adit
Published: October 2023

Facial osteomas are a rare occurrence, with only a few cases recorded in the literature. Osteomas are well-differentiated developed bone neoplasms that are generally asymptomatic. It is a benign, slow-growing osteogenic tumour that usually arises from craniofacial bones such the sinus, temporal, or jaw bones, but rarely the mandible. Osteoma is a type of bone that is compact or cancellous and can be peripheral, central, or extraskeletal. Peripheral osteoma is a unilateral, pedunculated mushroom-like mass that originates from the periosteum. In computed tomography, solitary peripheral osteomas are identified by a well-defined, rounded, or oval radiopaque mass. Here we present a rare case of bilateral osteoma of the mandible.
SURGICAL REMOVAL OF A RARE ODONTOGENIC TUMOR WITH AN IMPACTED CANINE FROM MAXILLA-A CASE REPORT AND REVIEW OF LITERATURE
Authors: Pakhira Soubhik , Mandal Soumen , Hossain Md. Arif , Shivakumar L , Mukhopadhyay Kuldip , Mazumder Paramita
Published: October 2023

Abstract: Odontogenic tumors exhibit different kind of histopathological features which are pertinent to the different stages of tooth development. The biologic behaviour of these lesions is varied from a hamartomatous lesion to a benign neoplasm or even to an aggressive malignant tumor. Ameloblastic fibro-odontomas (AFO) are benign mixed odontogenic tumor of the jaws. There are frequently considered together with ameloblastic fibroma because they appear to be slight variations of the same benign neoplastic process. A case of an ameloblastic fibro-odontoma of anterior maxilla is reported with relevant review of literature of clinicopathologic correlations.
RAE ENDOTRACHEAL TUBES SIZES FOR CHILDREN UNDERGOING CLEFT LIP AND PALATE SURGERY.
Authors: Anand Ravi , Ram Ganesh Kumar , Kumar Nitin , Singh Siddharth
Published: October 2023

Background:

Appropriate sizes (internal diameters) of RAE endotracheal tubes in children with cleft lip and palate, who generally have delayed growth and development in early infancy have not been explained.

Objectives:

The aim of the current study was to identify the proper size of REA endotracheal tube for intubation used for cleft lip and palate surgery and intubation outcomes in these patients.

Material and methods:

60 cleft lip and palate patients were selected for analytic cross-sectional study. The proper tube size was determined by normal children formula. Then tube size was confirmed by patients' minimum resistance to intubation, proper ventilation, and appropriate air leakage at an airway pressure of 15-20 cm H2O. Number of attempts of intubation and the largest endotracheal tube size were recorded.

Results:

The average age, weight and height of patients were 22.40±4.85 months, 9.88±1.28 kg, 72.40±24.50 cm respectively. The average RAE endotracheal tube size and frequency of intubation trials were 4.25±0.78 and 1.62±0.70, respectively. 6 cases required RAE endotracheal tube size smaller than the recommended size.

Conclusions:

In cleft lip and plate child, the predicted RAE endotracheal tube size was similar to standard normal child tube size. Smaller RAE tube size was required for subglottic stenosis.
NICOTINE DEPENDANCE IN LIGHT OF STRESS: UNSEEN ENEMY IS ALWAYS THE MOST FEARSOME!
Authors: Shinde Christopher V. , Vini Shinde , Sharva Vijayta , Devashree Shukla , Sagar Mylavarapu K , Tiwari Priyanka
Published: October 2023

Context:

The estimated number of tobacco users both smoked and smokeless forms is escalating at alarming rates in South-east Asian countries especially India. Likewise neuro-psychiatric disorder is an unheralded public health crisis worldwide. Perceived stress may be regarded as fearsome unseen enemy executing backstage role in tobacco addiction.

Aims:

To assess the nicotine dependence and stress in tobacco chewers. Further to investigate correlation between stress and nicotine dependence among patients visiting in dental school in India.

Methods and Material:

This prospective, cross sectional study was based on self administered questionnaires. The study population included 35 patients with tobacco chewing habit. Perceived stress was measured by the Perceived Stress Scale (PSS-10). The Fagerström Test for Nicotine Dependence- Smokeless Tobacco (FTND-ST) was used to measure nicotine dependence. Further correlation between perceived stress and nicotine dependence was analysed.

Results:

The data so obtained was tabulated and subjected to statistical analysis using the statistical package of social sciences 25.0 software (SPSS Inc., Chicago IL). Chi-square test was applied and binary logistic regression model was calculated using all socio demographic variables. In the present study, the subjects with moderate stress had a positive association with nicotine dependency

Conclusions:

This study illustrate that perceived stress is associated with nicotine dependence. Chewing has been found to act as a stress reliever as well as being associated with uncontrollable social and economic stressors disproportionately affecting all.
AN UNUSUAL SOCIAL HABIT LEADING TO A FOREIGN BODY IN TEETH
Authors: Dubey Preksha , Thapliyal Gopal K.
Published: October 2023

In children, discovery of a foreign body in teeth is often diagnosed accidently which may be lodged due to a traumatic injury or it may be a self-inflicted injury. However, in adults, it may be due to a social habit and the patient usually reports only when he/she experiences pain and then the foreign object is discovered in radiographic examination.

In this article, we present a case report of a 23-year-old male with a ball pen nib lodged into the lower molar teeth due to an unusual social habit, which the patient himself was unaware about and the subsequent removal of the foreign body.
Giant primary intracranial multi-fossa leiomyosarcoma involving the frontal sinus, ethmoid air cells, anterior fossa, middle fossa, and intraventricular space: A case report and literature review
Authors: Choi Hannah , Bissell Jorrdan N. R. , Edelbach Brandon Michael , Paea Joel , Omosor Emmanuel , Raghavan Ravi , Gospodarev Vadim , Lopez-Gonzalez Miguel Angel
Published: October 2023

Background:

Leiomyosarcomas (LMSs) is a type of sarcoma that arises from smooth muscle and generally presents in the abdomen. Although intracranial LMS has been identified before, most reported presentations have been in immunocompromised patients. Here, we present an intracranial LMS in an immunocompetent patient.

Case Description:

A 22-year-old male with a history of an atypical pineal parenchymal tumor of intermediate differentiation resected by suboccipital craniotomy at the age of 12 followed by adjuvant radiation therapy, presented with 3 weeks of decreased appetite, weight loss, and lethargy. He subsequently underwent transbasal approach skull base tumor resection. Histologic examination of the mass along with the patient’s history of radiation was supportive of a low-grade, radiation-induced LMS arising from the anterior fossa of the skull or meninges and extends to the frontal sinus and ethmoid air cells.

Conclusion:

Primary intracranial LMS is an extremely rare diagnosis and presenting symptoms vary with the location and size of the tumor. Due to the poor specificity of clinical symptoms, diagnosis is often based on histology. The most common treatment is surgical resection. Adjuvant chemotherapy with various agents has been found to be somewhat effective outside the central nervous system. When LMS does occur, a history of immunocompromised state or previous radiation exposure is often present. Pathological confirmation is required for an appropriate diagnosis.
Clinical Hospital of the Office of the President of the Russian Federation, Moscow, Russian Federation
Authors:   Clinical Hospital of the Office of the President of the Russian Federation, Moscow, Russian Federation, Ioshin I.E. , Rakova A.V. ,   Clinical Hospital of the Office of the President of the Russian Federation, Moscow, Russian Federation, Maksimov I.V. ,   Clinical Hospital of the Office of the President of the Russian Federation, Moscow, Russian Federation, Berezenko E.A. ,   Clinical Hospital of the Office of the President of the Russian Federation, Moscow, Russian Federation
Published: October 2023

Purpose. To evaluate the safety and efficacy of different laser energy parameters when performing micropulse transscleral cyclophotocoagulation (MP-TSCPC) in patients with different stages of primary open-angle glaucoma (POAG). Material and methods. 177 patients with moderate (47) and advanced (130) stages of primary open-angle glaucoma were under observation. All patients underwent repeated laser (mean 1,3±0,6) and surgical (mean 1,78±0,7) penetrating and nonpenetrating antiglaucoma surgeries. According to the amount of total energy during MP-TSCPC, patients were divided into 2 groups. The protocol of the first group (117 patients) included a total energy of 125J, fluence of 121,8 J/cm² . The protocol of the second group included increased energy (60 patients) where the total energy was 150 J, fluence 152 J/cm² . Results. Surgery and postoperative period in all patients were areactive. According to the data obtained when comparing the two groups on Kaplan – Meier chart, after 12 months of observation the group of patients with the fluence of 152J/cm² showed better results. A positive result was achieved in 95% of cases, compared to 87,1% in patients in the first group with an fluence of 121,8 J/cm². Conclusion. MP-TSCPC in patients with POAG with a fluence of 121,8 J/сm² and a total energy of 125 J and a fluence of 152 J/сm² and a total energy of 150 J is an effective and safe treatment method. The success parameters evaluated according to the Kaplan – Meier criterion showed that performing MP-TSCPC with 150 J energy was more effective than with 125 J. In the first group, 87,1% (102 out of 117 patients) success was achieved in up to 12 months of follow-up. In 60 patients with a higher energy (150 J), MP-TSCPC resulted in a long-term hypotensive effect in 95% (57 out of 60 patients) in the same period of observation. Key words: open angle glaucoma, intraocular pressure, micropulse cyclophotocoagulation, fluence
Five-year experience of autologous conditioned plasma (ACP) application for retinal detachment with central retinal tear in patients with high myopia and severe scleral staphyloma of the macular area
Authors:   S. Fyodorov Eye Microsurgery Federal State Institution, Moscow, Russian Federation, Arsiutov D.G. ,   I.N. Ulianov Chuvash State University, Cheboksary, Russian Federation, Pashtaev N.P. ,   S. Fyodorov Eye Microsurgery Federal State Institution, the Cheboksary branch, Cheboksary, Russian Federation,   I.N. Ulianov Chuvash State University, Cheboksary, Russian Federation
Published: October 2023

Purpose. To evaluate surgical treatment effectiveness of retinal detachment associated with central retinal tear, in patients with high myopia and severe staphyloma of the sclera of the macular area by closure of the retinal defect with autologous conditioned plasma (ACP) without retinal endolaser coagulation, tamponade with perfluoroorganic compounds and silicone tamponade; to evaluate the possibility of sutureless closure of sclera- and conjunctivotomies under conditions of pneumoretinopexy at the final stage of surgery. Material and methods. Since 2018, 27 patients with rhegmatogenous retinal detachment with a central tear secondary to high myopia and severe staphyloma of the sclera of the macular area have been operated. All patients underwent standard and additional pre- and postoperative examination, including visometry, tonometry, perimetry, A- and B-scanning, microperimetry, laser tindalemetry, optical coherence tomography as well as fundus images had been taken. In all cases, surgery was completed with pneumoretinopexy. Results. Early postoperative period was uneventful in all clinical groups. Complete retinal reattachment and macular tear closure after ACP application without additional retinal endolaser coagulation after air and silicone tamponade was observed in all patients. In the long-term follow-up period up to 60 months, there were no episodes of recurrent retinal detachment or central tear. Best corrected visual acuity was 0.02–0.6. Complete closure of sclera- and conjunctivotomies was achieved without additional suture fixation. In all cases, the vascular pattern of the conjunctiva was intact, there were also no reactive process detected at the site of ACP application. Conclusion. Developed technique of macular tear surgical closure by ACP subretinal and preretinal application made it possible to eliminate need of tamponade with perfluoroorganic compounds and silicone oil. A method of sutureless sealing of sclera- and conjunctivotomies with an air tamponade using ACP has been developed and successfully applied. Key words: autologous conditioned plasma, retinal detachment with macular hole associated with high myopia and scleral staphyloma, sutureless closure of scleral and conjunctival wounds
Perancangan Sistem Otomatisasi Pemberi Pakan Ikan Lele Berdasarkan Suhu Air Menggunakan Logika Fuzzy Sugeno
Authors: Somantri Somantri , Insany Gina Purnama , Olis Siti , Kamdan Kamdan
Published: October 2023

Ikan merupakan kelas vertebrata yang dikategorikan sebagai hewan ektotermik, artinya suhu tubuhnya berubah-ubah tergantung suhu lingkungan, hal tersebut berpengaruh terhadap tingkah laku makan ikan, saat ini sudah banyak sistem otomatisasi pakan ikan, namun sistem yang ada belum memperhatikan kondisi lingkungan, faktor yang sangat signifikan berpengaruh terhadap tingkah laku makan ikan adalah suhu air, dari permasalahan tersebut, peneliti membuat sistem otomatisasi pemberi pakan ikan lele berdasarkan suhu air menggunakan logika fuzzy sugeno. Sistem yang dibuat menggunakan metode pengembangan sistem prototype dan logika fuzzy sugeno, logika fuzzy sugeno digunakan untuk membuat aturan banyaknya pakan yang keluar berdasarkan parameter suhu air. variabel input suhu air memiliki rentang antara 0-36 oC dan variabel output jumlah pakan memiliki rentang 0-100%, hasil pengujian pada aplikasi matlab menunjukan akurasi yang tinggi, dari pengujian motor servo, didapat keluaran pakan 20 gram setiap satu kali putaran dalam waktu satu detik, pada pengujian sensor suhu air didapat selisih rata-rata 0.45 oC dengan rata-rata error 1,8%. Pada pengujian penjadwalan didapat selisih pada waktu pagi, siang dan sore hari yaitu 5 detik. Pengujian lapangan dilakukan pada kolam berukuran 4x3 meter dengan bobot ikan 600 kg, dari hasil perhitungan, kebutuhan pakan dalam satu hari yaitu 18 kg, maka sistem harus melakukan 900 kali putaran dengan waktu 15 menit untuk memenuhi kebutuhan pakan ikan dalam kolam tersebut.
Photophysical Studies of Helicate and Mesocate Double-Stranded Dinuclear Ru(II) Complexes
Authors: Xu Xinyue , Marlton Samuel , Flint Kate , Hudson Rohan , Keene Richard , Hall Christopher , Smith Trevor
Published: October 2023

The metal-ligand charge transfer (3MLCT) and the phosphorescence-quenching metal-centered (3MC) states of the helicate and mesocate conformers of a double- stranded dinuclear polypyridylruthenium(II) complex have been investigated using ultrafast transient absorption spectroscopy. At 294 K, transient signals of the helicate decayed significantly slower than the mesocate, whereas at 77 K, no clear contrast in kinetics was observed. Contributions to excited-state decay from high-lying 3MLCT states were identified at both temperatures. Spectroscopic data (294 K) suggest that the 3MC state of the helicate lies above the 3MLCT and the reverse is true for the mesocate; this was further validated by DFT calculations. The stabilization of the 3MC state relative to the 3MLCT state in the mesocate was explained by a reduction in ligand field strength due to distortion near the ligand bridge which causes further deviation from octahedral geometry compared to the helicate. This work illustrates how minor structural differences can significantly influence excited state dynamics.