bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Seismic and Liquefaction Hazard Maps for Five Western Tennessee Counties
Authors: Cramer Chris H. , Van Arsdale Roy B. , Arellano David , Pezeshk Shahram , Horton Stephen P. , Weathers Taylor , Nazemi Nima , Tohidi Hamed , Reichenbacher Renee , Harrison Valarie , Bhattarai Roshan R. , Akhani Mohsen , Bouzeid Karim , Patterson Gary L.
Published: October 2023

A five-year seismic and liquefaction hazard mapping project for five western Tennessee counties began in 2017 and supported natural hazard mitigation efforts in Lake, Dyer, Lauderdale, Tipton, and Madison counties. Additional geological, geotechnical, and geophysical information has been gathered in all five counties to improve the base northern Mississippi Embayment hazard maps of Dhar and Cramer (2017). Information gathered includes additional geological and geotechnical subsurface exploration logs, water table level data collection, new measurements of shallow shear-wave velocity (VS) profiles, and the compilation of existing VS profiles in and around the counties. Improvements have been made in the 3D geological model, water table model, the geotechnical liquefaction probability curves, and the VS correlation with lithology model for these counties. The resulting updated soil response amplification distributions on a 0.5 km grid were combined with the 2014 U.S. Geological Survey seismic hazard model (Petersen et al., 2014) earthquake sources and attenuation models to add the effect of local geology for Lake, Dyer, Lauderdale, Tipton, and Madison Counties. The resulting products are similar to the Memphis and Shelby County urban seismic hazard maps recently updated by Cramer, Dhar, and Arellano (2018). Generally, the effect of local geology is to reduce seismic hazard at short periods and increase it at long periods. Liquefaction hazard is high only in the alluvial lowlands, but not in the loess covered uplands.
Desarrollo de un HMI en ROS-MATLAB para la teleoperación de robots industriales
Authors: Prieto Fernández Natalia , Bayón Gutiérrez Martín , Fernández-Blanco Sergio , Fernández-Blanco Álvaro , Carro de Lorenzo Francisco , Benítez-Andrades José Alberto
Published: October 2023

ROS (Robot Operating System) es un framework para el desarrollo de sistemas robóticos de código abierto ampliamente utilizado en la industria y la investigación. Los sistemas robóticos asistidos requieren una comunicación fluida y fiable entre ROS y el controlador externo, a fin de lograr un control y supervisión eficaz del mismo. En este artículo, se presenta el procedimiento necesario para establecer la comunicación a través de una red local entre un robot móvil que implementa ROS y un dispositivo remoto desde el que enviar y recibir información del robot. Además, se propone un ejemplo de HMI (Interfaz Hombre-Máquina) desarrollado en MATLAB, y que puede ser instalada en equipos Windows, Linux o MacOSX, para la teleoperación de un robot en un entorno industrial. La comunicación bidireccional en tiempo real, las capacidades de procesamiento de datos y su versatilidad la convierten en una herramienta completa para la gestión de datos robóticos en entornos industriales.
Celda para actuador de ventilación e iluminación natural para fachadas de edificios inteligentes
Authors: San Martín Guardeño Francisco , Padial-Allué David , Vázquez-Martín Ricardo
Published: October 2023

La arquitectura sostenible se ha convertido en un aspecto cada vez más relevante en la sociedad actual, y uno de sus principales pilares es la eficiencia energética en los edificios. En este sentido, la incorporación de elementos arquitectónicos inteligentes y automatizados puede contribuir significativamente tanto a la optimización del consumo energético como a la experiencia de los usuarios y la funcionalidad de los edificios. En este trabajo se presenta el diseño y la implementación de una celosía de apertura automática para una fachada, que permite la regulación de la entrada de luz y la ventilación natural en el interior del edificio. Se describen los principios de funcionamiento de la celosía, su diseño y los materiales utilizados en su fabricación. La fachada inteligente también cuenta con sensores que permiten monitorizar las condiciones ambientales en el interior y exterior del edificio, ajustando automáticamente la iluminación y la ventilación en función de las necesidades de los usuarios y las condiciones climáticas. La celda propuesta, forma parte de una fachada inteligente que consta de varias celdas interconectadas que integran diferentes tecnologías y elementos arquitectónicos que representan una solución arquitectónica innovadora y eficiente que puede contribuir significativamente a la sostenibilidad y el confort de los edificios.
Robot nadador con flagelo flexible basado en actuación única: Prueba de propulsión en condiciones de bajo número de Reynolds
Authors: Tejado Inés , Rebollo-Gómez Coronado José Antonio , Nuevo-Gallardo Cristina , Vinagre Blas M.
Published: October 2023

En entornos con bajo número de Reynolds (Re), los robots nadadores necesitan realizar movimientos no recíprocos para propulsarse. El método fundamental para lograr este tipo de movimiento es mediante la generación de ondas progresivas (también conocidas como ondas viajeras) que recorren el flagelo del robot desde la cabeza al extremo libre. Este trabajo se centra en una forma sencilla de generar ondas progresivas en condiciones de bajo Re que consiste en la oscilación periódica de un flagelo flexible pasivo. Para las pruebas de propulsión, se presenta un prototipo de robot nadador con actuación única basada en el mecanismo yugo escocés y palanca, que permite convertir el movimiento de rotación de un motor en una oscilación angular que viaja a lo largo del flagelo. Asimismo, se desarrolla en MATLAB un algoritmo basado en imágenes para identificar el movimiento realizado por el robot, es decir, para determinar las características del nadador en la propulsión. Los resultados experimentales demuestran que el robot es capaz de realizar un movimiento no recíproco en condiciones de bajo Re.
A generic controller for teleoperation on robotic manipulators using low-cost devices
Authors: Łukawski Bartek , Victores Juan G. , Balaguer Carlos
Published: October 2023

A usual form of human-robot interaction is the ability of the former to remotely command the latter through any sort of auxiliary device; this interaction is referred to with the term “teleoperation”. Robots are common examples of systems that can be controlled remotely. Depending on the task at hand, said systems can grow in complexity and costs. Specifically, the peripherals devoted to controlling the robot could require costly engineering and even an ad hoc design. However, a range of low-cost, commercial devices and controllers, originally intended for other purposes, can also be a good fit for teleoperation tasks in robotics. This work explores a selected collection of popular devices of this kind, and proposes a unified framework to exploit their capabilities as remote controllers for a set of robotic platforms. Their suitability is proven both on real and simulated versions of these platforms through simple experiments that show how they could be further used in more complex scenarios.
Modelado, simulación y control remoto de robot de 2GL en redes 5G
Authors: Peñacoba Mario , Sierra Garcí Jesús Enrique , Santos Matilde , Leija Lorenzo
Published: October 2023

En este artículo se presenta el modelado y control de un robot de dos grados de libertad mediante diferentes metodologías como el regulador Proporcional-Integral-Derivativo (PID) y la linealización por realimentación mediante matemática lagrangiana. El objetivo de este estudio es el análisis del comportamiento del modelo y las diferentes técnicas de regulación ante situaciones realistas de control en tiempo real. Para ello, se han introducido retrasos que simulan el tiempo que pueden tardar las tramas de información en llegar a su destino. Esto ha permitido vislumbrar la robustez de sendas técnicas y comprobar si una predicción de la posición mejora la calidad del control. Para hacer esto, se ha modelado el robot en el entorno de Matlab/Simulink. Con la extensión de Simscape se definieron en primera instancia sus características físicas y dinámicas. Posteriormente, se utilizaron técnicas de sintonización para optimizar el rendimiento de los PIDs en términos de estabilidad y seguimientos de trayectorias. Más tarde, se diseñó el modelo matemático del robot mediante las leyes de Lagrange con el objetivo de construir un controlador multiarticular. Por último, se expuso el modelo a un entorno realista de control y se construyó un predictor lineal de posición.
Automatic classification of pores in aluminum castings using machine learning
Authors: Chaves Deisy , Fidalgo Eduardo , Rodriguez-Gonzalez Pablo , Fernández-Abia A.I. , Alegre Enrique , Barreiro Joaquín
Published: October 2023

La inspección de la porosidad de piezas fabricadas se ha realizado tradicionalmente mediante el uso de microscopía manipulada por parte de un técnico humano. Sin embargo, la persona involucrada necesita experiencia en esta tarea, y la cantidad de piezas que se pueden inspeccionar por unidad de tiempo es limitada. La presencia de porosidad en el material es crítica, ya que puede afectar negativamente a las propiedades mecánicas y la calidad de la pieza. En este trabajo se propone automatizar la clasificación de los defectos de porosidad que aparecen en el interior de las piezas fabricadas por fundición. En primer lugar, adquirimos imágenes a partir de piezas de aluminio fabricadas por dos métodos de fundición: uno tradicional usando molde de arena y otro más moderno con la técnica de fabricación aditiva Binder Jetting (BJ). Luego, recortamos regiones con y sin poros, que posteriormente caracterizamos usando descriptores SIFT codificados en características de BoVW para alimentar y entrenar dos clasificadores SVM: uno para predecir si la imagen contiene poro o no, y el otro para indicar si el poro detectado es debido al efecto de gases o por contracción durante la solificación.
XI. Kalkınma Planı’nda Eğitim Politikaları: Milli Eğitim Bakanlığı’nın Görevleri Nelerdir?
Authors: MAVİ Duran
Published: October 2023

Kalkınma planları ülkelerin eğitim yaklaşımlarını biçimlendiren politik araçlardan biridir. Son yıllarda araştırmacılar ve politika yapıcılar kalkınma planlarına ve onların yansımalarına odaklanmış durumdadır. Geçmiş araştırmalarda kalkınma planlarının eğitim otoritelerine yüklediği sorumluluklar çeşitli açılardan ele alınmıştır. Ancak cari kalkınma planında Milli Eğitim Bakanlığı’na düşen politik görevler görece ihmal edilmiştir. Bu nedenle mevcut çalışmada XI. Kalkınma Planı’nda Milli Eğitim Bakanlığı’na verilen görevler ele alınmıştır. Araştırmanın verisi ilgili kalkınma planından elde edilmiştir. İncelemeler doküman analizi deseni kullanılmış ve MAXQDA 2020 adlı yazılımdan yararlanılmıştır. Bulgulara göre hakkaniyet, eğitim yaklaşımları/politikaları ve mesleki eğitim kalkınma planında öne çıkan konulardır. Eğitim kurumlarının teknik altyapısının güçlendirilmesi, eğitimde kalitenin artırılması, öğretim programlarına ilişkin düzenlemeler, beceri-tasarım-yeterlik vurgusu ve rehberlik hizmetleri planın öne çıkan diğer alanlarıdır. Literatüre dayanılarak yapılan tartışma önceki kalkınma planları gibi mevcut kalkınma planının da doğru teşhis koyduğunu ancak etkili sonuçlara varamadığını göstermektedir. Bunda COVID-19 pandemisinin önemli ölçüde etkili olduğu düşünülmektedir. Sonuçlara dayalı olarak araştırmacılara ve politika yapıcılara kalkınma planları ve politik tedbirler hakkında bazı önerilerde bulunulmuştur.
A Socioeconomic Perspective on Suicide Cases: Studies on a Group of Middle-Income Countries
Authors: GÜLTEKİN Ömer Faruk , EMSEN Ömer Selçuk
Published: October 2023

Suicide is a phenomenon that poses a danger to all parts of society. It is highly likely that there is a strong correlation between socioeconomic indices and suicide rates. The study's goal is to research the relationship between suicide and socioeconomic indicators. In the study, suicide frequency for the period 1990-2017 (per 100 thousand people), per capita income, mean schooling, unemployment rate, and the share of cancer cases in the population variables of the BRICS and MIST country group members analyzed using the Panel ARDL method. According to results, suicide is negatively associated with per capita income and mean schooling. The relationship between the share of cancer cases in the population and suicide is positive. No significant relationship found between the unemployment rate and suicide. Due to certain limitations of the study and the multifaceted determinants of suicide, more studies are needed on the subject. In middle-income countries, increasing wealth and improving educational opportunities play a role in reducing suicide.
ADLİ MUHASEBE STANDARTLARI: KARŞILAŞTIRMALI BİR ANALİZ VE ULUSLARARASI UYUM İÇİN ÖNERİLER
Authors: BOZTEPE Engin
Published: October 2023

Adli muhasebe, mali usulsüzlüklerin ortaya çıkarılmasında hayati önem taşır ve güvenilirlik için sağlam standartlara dayanması gerekmektedir. Bu çalışma, adli muhasebe standartlarının mevcut durumunu ana hatlarıyla ortaya koymayı, iyileştirme alanlarını belirlemeyi ve uluslararası uyum için önlemleri önermeyi amaçlamaktadır. Çalışma adli muhasebenin finansal suçların ortaya çıkarılmasındaki ve yasal işlemlerin desteklenmesindeki rolünü tanımlayarak başlamaktadır. Daha sonra, ABD, Birleşik Krallık, AB ülkeleri, Avustralya, Hindistan ve Kanada'daki adli muhasebe standartları veya adli muhasebe uygulamalarında kullanılabilecek yasal düzenlemelerini inceleyerek, bu standartların temel bileşenlerini, güçlü ve zayıf yönlerini değerlendirmektedir. Bu standartlardaki ortaklıklar ve farklılıklar, birleşik bir uluslararası standart için önerilerin temelini oluşturmaktadır. Öneriler temel ilkeler, prosedürler, etik ve teknoloji entegrasyonunu kapsamaktadır. Çalışma, başarılı bir uygulama sağlamak için uluslararası işbirliğine duyulan ihtiyacı ayrıca vurgulamaktadır. Uyumluluğu ve karşılaştırılabilirliği geliştiren bu görüşler, adli muhasebe uygulamalarını ilerleterek mali soruşturmalarda yer alan paydaşlara fayda sağlamayı amaçlamaktadır. Gelecekteki araştırmalar, küresel çapta uyumluluğun sağlanmasındaki zorluklarla yüzleşmeli ve önerilen çerçevenin pratik etkinliğini ölçmelidir.
Cardiovascular diseases: clinical presentation and treatment in patients with and without diabetes mellitus at a tertiary care hospital
Authors: Mal Santanu
Published: October 2023

Background: cardiovascular diseases are a significant global health challenge is due to their high prevalence and impact on mortality rates. This encompasses a wide range of heart and blood vessel disorders. Diabetes mellitus is a major risk factor for any cardiovascular disease. Objective was to assess the cardiovascular disease among diabetic and non-diabetic individuals. To find out symptoms and management of heart diseases both diabetic and non-diabetic patients.
Methods: A prospective cross-sectional study design was conducted at Navodaya Medical College Hospital & Research Centre, Raichur, spanning a duration of six months starting from January 2023 until June 2023. A total of 200 cases were gathered throughout the study period.
Results: Among 200 cases 114 patients were male and 86 patients were female. 74 (37%) patients had cardiovascular disease with diabetic and 126 (63%) patients had cardiovascular disease without diabetes. the most common type of cardiovascular disease was found non-ST elevation MI (NSTEMI) 29.73% with diabetic patients and coronary artery disease 23.01% were found most common with non- diabetic patients. Aspirin was the most common drug both diabetic 74 (17.79%) and non- diabetic patients 126 (18.69%).
Conclusions: The study highlights the importance of early detection and effective management of diabetes to reduce the risk of cardiovascular complications. Additionally, it underscores the need for healthcare providers to closely monitor diabetic patients' cardiovascular health and implement preventive measures to enhance overall patient outcomes.
A study of drug prescription patterns, disease-therapy awareness and of quality of life among patients with migraine visiting a tertiary care hospital in Mumbai, India
Authors: Bhide Shruti , Verma Pragya , Ravat Sangeeta , Phirke Chetan , Rao Shirish
Published: October 2023

Background: Migraine is one of the leading causes of disability globally. There is scarcity of data on disease -therapy awareness and its correlation with demographic factors. Hence its was of interest to assess those along with quality of life in these patients.
Methods: A Cross-sectional observational study was conducted in108 patients attending the Neurology and headache OPD at a tertiary care hospital between March 2017 and August 2018. Disease and therapy awareness among patients were evaluated using validated questionnaires and correlation was done with demographic factors. The severity of the disease and its impact on the patients' quality of life were assessed using the migraine disability assessment scale.
Results: The mean disease and therapy awareness scores were 9 and 7 respectively. Both had a positive correlation with education and socioeconomic factors. The quality of life was affected moderately in 48.1% of the patients followed by severely 32.4% of the patients. The average number of drugs prescribed per encounter was 3.05. NSAIDS were used more commonly as compared to Triptans for acute attacks.
Conclusions: The disease and therapy awareness were fair and positively correlated with education/ socioeconomic status. However, a significant disability was found among patients even with treatment. This highlights the need for educating these patients for effectively controlling the disability.
Polymyxins leading to nephrotoxicity
Authors: Lolla Siddhartha , Uddin Shaik Nayeem , Supriya Chinta , Singh Thakur Nikhil
Published: October 2023

Drug resistance gram-negative bacteria are the most hazardous type of germ because they cause life-threatening illnesses. Polymyxins are cyclic lipodecapeptide antibiotics that are effective against gram-negative bacteria like Acinetobacter, Pseudomonas, and other Enterobacteriaceae (such Klebsiella, Escherichia coli, and Serratia). Polymyxins kill bacteria by rupturing the bacterial outer membrane (OM). The main side effect of this antibiotic class is the development of kidney damage. Transposable genetic elements, such as MCR genes, can encode bacterial resistance to polymyxins. Colistin's prodrug is colistimethate sodium (CMS). Polymyxin dosage should be modified based on renal function. Polymyxins have demonstrated excellent clinical results, which have aided in the development of a better dosage regimen. Monte Carlo simulations were used to determine the most effective polymyxin dosages. Polymyxin resurgence has resulted in the eradication of multidrug resistant gram negative bacteria.
The association between depression and efavirenz-based antiretroviral treatment in people living with human immune-deficiency virus: a systematic review
Authors: Hokman Selvi , Sri Kumala Dewi Anak Agung Istri
Published: October 2023

The neuropsychiatric disturbance such as depression in people living with (PLHIV) requires serious attention as this affects their health outcome. Efavirenz (EFV)-based treatment has been associated with neuropsychiatric adverse events, but its mechanism still unknown. The purpose of this systematic review is to dissect recent studies regarding EFV and depression, in the hope to discover reasonings behind this association. PRISMA flow chart was used to search for the related literatures in the last five years (2018-2023). Targeted population was PLHIV on EFV-based ART only and/or compared with non-EFV-based ART. Relevant keywords used to search were HIV, efavirenz and depression. Five eligible articles were selected which included a total of 3272 PLHIV. Overall, three studies agreed that EFV-based ART was related to depression, while the other two studies did not. It was shown that EFV-based ART did cause neuropsychiatric adverse effects in the first few weeks of treatment, but subsided after several months. However, longer-term research is needed to determine its long-term effects. Variation of results in different studies must be influenced by the possible genetic factors, baseline depression, different social and psychological circumstances throughout the treatment and different assessment tools for depression. Depression on EFV-based treatment in PLHIV may manifest in the initial few weeks of treatment, and additional research is still needed to determine its effects throughout longer treatment durations. Early diagnosis of depression in PLHIV is essential to decide the best choice of ARV for better outcome.
Health promotion by preventing and curing diseases of various organs, using evolved homeopathy
Authors: Biswas Abhijit , Ramasubramanian Krishnan
Published: October 2023

When a close track is maintained on the health condition of all organs and endocrine systems of any person, no organ degeneration can take place; hence, organ transplant becomes avoidable; and, hence COVID virus doesn’t get a ‘soft’ target in such human bodies. Thus, the requirement of achieving near zero disease-levels of various organs and endocrine systems, has become an important necessity in the COVID era. The methodology of evolved-homeopathy utilizes several specific medicines for prevention of various diseases, according to the first fundamental-principle of cure (“Prevention is better than cure”). True “nipping in the bud” of any disease from a patient’s body is possible only when the treatment starts based not on a patient’s perception of symptom(s) but on a whole-body diagnostic chart generated by a sophisticated device like the GDV (Gas discharge visualization) scanner. It is noteworthy to mention that evolved-homeopathy chooses organ-specific, constitutional and polycrest medicines, from various sources. Based on the experience of the persons who are utilizing the side-effect free preventive and curative medicines of evolved-homeopathy for preventing problems of various organs to achieve near zero disease-level, it is clear that the methodology of evolved-homeopathy for health promotion is very effective. It seems evident that for the sincere followers of the three fundamental-principles of cure as mentioned below, health promotion methodology of evolved-homeopathy is very beneficial. When the condition of near zero disease-levels in the various organs and endocrine systems of a person’s body, is achieved, his/her Physical and mental stamina improves.
A rare case of an intra-nasal ectopic tooth leading to rhinolith
Authors: James Febin , Sreedharan Nigil , George Josmy
Published: October 2023

Teeth in non-dentate areas including the intra-sinus and intranasal teeth are rarely encountered in clinical practice. Although the majority of patients remain asymptomatic, the usual presenting complaints are nasal obstruction, epistaxis, hyposmia and headache. In this article, we present a case of an intranasal tooth in a 38-year-old male who presented with complaints of hyposmia and nasal obstruction. Computed tomography (CT) of the paranasal sinuses and nasal cavity showed a tooth-like structure in the left inferior nasal cavity extending from the hard palate. The mainstay of treatment is the surgical removal of the ectopic tooth under anaesthesia. Even in asymptomatic patients, surgical removal of the nasal tooth is advised to prevent complications. Along with a clinician’s understanding of the condition, imaging aids in the diagnosis of an ectopic tooth. Imaging, particularly with CT, also helps plan the surgical approach to treatment.
Spindle cell carcinoma of the larynx: a rare entity
Authors: Ramakrishnan Rajika , Natarajan Kiran , Kamath Sreenivas , . Susruthan , Kameswaran Mohan
Published: October 2023

Squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) is the commonest malignancy encountered in the larynx in the Indian population. Spindle cell carcinoma is an extremely rare malignant tumor and is a variant of SCC with a mesenchymal like malignant cell component. This is a case report of a 58 years old patient who presented with hoarseness of voice of 7 months duration. He was diagnosed to have a right vocal cord polypoidal growth with mobile vocal cords. He underwent direct laryngoscopy and biopsy of the lesion which was reported as spindle cell neoplasm/inflammatory myofibroblastic tumor (IMT). Immunohistochemistry (IHC) was carried out and confirmed the diagnosis of inflammatory myofibroblastic tumor. He was doing well and the follow up videolaryngoscopic examinations and PET CT were normal. At subsequent follow-up 19 months later, he was found to have a recurrent right vocal cord lesion. Direct laryngoscopy and biopsy was repeated along with laserization of the right vocal cord. Histopathology was reported as spindle cell malignant neoplasm. Immunohistochemistry was reported as spindle cell carcinoma. He was then sent for radiation therapy. The patient responded well to radiation and is tumor free at last follow-up. He has been advised regular follow-ups. Spindle cell carcinoma is an extremely rare laryngeal malignancy. It typically originates in the glottis. The treatment for spindle cell carcinoma includes surgery, radiation or a combination of these modalities. Its prognosis is worse than squamous cell carcinoma and patients require close follow-ups.
Clinico-epidemiological pattern of pityriasis versicolor in Sudanese patients at Khartoum dermatology and venerology hospital, Khartoum State, Sudan, 2012-2013
Authors: Mohammed Otarid Bashir , Alla Khalid Badreldin Fadl
Published: October 2023

Background: Pityriasis versicolor is a fungal skin disease, chronic and superficial in the course, characterized by skin pigmentary changes that psychologically impact the patient's quality of life. This paper intended to determine the clinico-epidemiological pattern of the Pityriasis versicolor in patients who attended the outpatient clinic of Khartoum dermatology teaching hospital (KDTH) from June 2012 to February 2013.
Method: This descriptive, analytical, cross-sectional hospital-based study used a quantitative method. A total convenient sample technique enrolled 110 patients during the study period.
Results: The 30.9% of the participants were between 11 and 20 years old, 67.3% were males, and 37.1% were of low socioeconomic status, 47.2% had a family history of the disease, 68.1% had first-degree relatives, 56.4% and 60% had a history of a similar condition in the summer, respectively. 57.3% were originally from a pure Arab tribe, compared to 0.9% from purely African tribes. There were significant associations between being male with a positive family history, the onset of the disease, color of the lesions, and having disease (p=0.02, 0.05, 0.04, respectively). Also, between the age with a history of similar condition and the associated symptoms (p=0.00 and 0.03 respectively).
Conclusions: Most participants were young males who had the disease in the summer with a high recurrence rate. There were multiple significant associations between gender and age with some clinical and epidemiological patterns. Determining any genetic association with pityriasis versicolor, improving counselling, and raising awareness to understand age the predisposing factors were recommended in this paper.
Evaluation of sensory parameters and tensile strength on damaged hair after ten washes with Mintop shampoo: in vitro study
Authors: Gala Monil Yogesh Neena , Muchhala Snehal , Paspulate Akhila , Rathod Rahul , Veligandla Krishna , Aich Biswajit , Sanghavi Arti , Guhe Nilesh , Samal Alok Ranjan , Choudhry Anup , Kotak Bhavesh
Published: October 2023

Background: Hair damage is a widespread problem that affects people of all ages, genders, and hair types. It can be caused by a variety of factors, such as heat styling, chemical treatments, environmental factors, and genetics. The effects of hair damage can range from minor split ends and frizz to severe breakage, thinning, and hair loss. Hair damage can also affect the texture and appearance of the hair, causing it to become dull, dry, and difficult to manage.
Methods: In the present study 6 natural black hair tresses were selected to evaluate the sensorial parameters such as detangling, combability, static, shine, softness, smoothness, and bounce at baseline and post 10 wash cycles with Mintop Shampoo (fortified with Procapil 1% and Redensyl 1%).
Results: After 10 wash cycles with Mintop Shampoo, the mean score for detangling 3.33 (0.516), combability 4.00 (0.516), Static (Frizz) 3.67 (0.516), Shine 3.00 (0.000), Softness 3.00 (0.632), Smoothness 3.33 (0.516), Bounce 3.33 (0.516), maximum GF 99.17 (0.516) and Strain 44.24 (5.235).
Conclusions: The study findings demonstrated that a significant improvement was observed in sensorial parameters such as detangling, combability, static (reduction), shine, softness, smoothness, bounce, tensile strength, and percentage elongation when compared to baseline or initial damaged state.
Varied spectrum of lupus erythematosus: case series
Authors: P. Adithyan , S. Revathy
Published: October 2023

Autoimmune connective tissue disorders represent polygenic clinical disorders that have heterogenous and overlapping clinical features. Lupus erythematosus (LE) is a connective tissue disorder that affects multiple organ systems with increased incidence among female population compared to males (9:1 F:M ratio). Skin is 2nd most frequent organ to be affected in LE after joints. Cutaneous lesions are a source of disability and on many occasions, an indicator of internal disease and these lesions may be specific to lupus/seen in other conditions as well. Correlation between clinical, histopathology, immunofluorescence, and serologic profiles (Anti-nuclear antibody) remains crucial as no single clinical feature or lab abnormality can confirm the diagnosis of LE. Treatment consists of sun protection, topical sunscreens, systemic steroids, antimalarials, immunosuppressives and biologicals. Effective treatment should be initiated at the earliest to prevent complications. Herein we report 4 cases of LE with varied presentation.
Cutaneous tuberculosis-management
Authors: Panchatsharam Adithyan , Sundaramurthy Revathy
Published: October 2023

Since antiquity, people have been plagued by tuberculosis (TB), and its effects are likely older than recorded history. For many centuries, TB was the most significant human infection due to its devastating mortality and morbidity rates and global prevalence. In developed nations, there is less evidence of Mycobacterium tuberculosis infections as a result of improved socioeconomic status. In developing nations like India, it is still regarded as a significant cause of morbidity and mortality. Cutaneous TB occurs worldwide and it comprises only a small proportion of all cases of TB, but considering the high prevalence of TB in many developing countries like India these numbers become significant. Cutaneous TB is a form of extra pulmonary TB and is characterized by a spectrum of multiple distinct clinical and histopathological presentations. It is imperative that the treating dermatologist is aware of the varied manifestations of cutaneous TB which would significantly prevent the morbidity and complications. This review aims to discuss the epidemiology, clinical, histopathological features, diagnosis, differential diagnosis and treatment options, especially in the Indian context.
UM MONUMENTO EM CONFLITO
Authors: Souza Rildo Bento de
Published: October 2023

O objetivo deste artigo é analisar a história da estátua equestre de Pedro Ludovico Teixeira, médico e político que criou a nova capital de Goiás, Goiânia, na década de 1930. O monumento foi encomendado no início da década de 1990 e somente em 2015 foi assentado em um lugar definitivo. Durante esse período o monumento foi cercado de polêmicas, que giraram em torno de dois pontos principais: a legitimidade da estátua e o lugar onde deveria ser instalada. Essas polêmicas, acompanhadas pela imprensa, envolveram artistas, ambientalistas, historiadores e membros da família do homenageado.
“ENCONTRA-SE À DISPOSIÇÃO DE TODOS DONA IVONE”: UM PERCURSO INVESTIGATIVO SOBRE EXPRESSÕES RELIGIOSAS AFRO-BRASILEIRAS PRESENTES EM JATAÍ-GO NOS ANOS 1980
Authors: Ulhoa Clarissa Adjuto
Published: October 2023

Com o intuito de contemplar um pouco da história das comunidades de terreiro da cidade de Jataí, a equipe do Museu Histórico Francisco Honório de Campos promoveu a Exposição Terreiros de Fé no mês de maio de 2017. No processo de pesquisa que antecedeu a exposição foi possível entrar em contato com quatro casas de candomblé, sendo que aquela que mais tempo atua na cidade abriu suas portas no ano de 2000. Diante desse dado, ficamos a nos perguntar se antes disso existiam comunidades de terreiro em Jataí. Nesse meio tempo entramos em contato com o anúncio de Dona Ivone, que oferece ao público da cidade serviços como o de jogo de búzios, além de reivindicar origem na casa de Mãe Menininha de Gantois. O presente artigo consiste em um percurso investigativo sobre as expressões religiosas afro-brasileiras na Jataí dos anos 1980, tomando por base o anúncio de Dona Ivone.
DOBRAS REVELADAS: PROTAGONISMO DE MULHERES FEIRANTES SEGUIDORAS DE TIA CIATA
Authors: Conceição Joanice Santos , Moreira Núbia Regina
Published: October 2023

Nas diásporas africanas, a religião e o trabalho sempre foram aliados na reconfiguração das dinâmicas socioculturais da população negra. O artigo é emoldurado pela atuação de Tia Ciata, figura emblemática no universo da cultura afro-brasileira; personagem proeminente nas sociabilidades da Pequena África carioca. A análise é qualitativa, apoiada na revisão bibliográfica e etnográfica, de modo a reconstituir o elo entre o passado de Tia Ciata e a atualidade das mulheres negras da feira das Yabás. Ousamos dizer que, no Brasil, tanto Sueli Carneiro (2003) quanto Luiza Bairros (1995) seguem a vertente do mulherismo, ainda que elas jamais tenham assim se definido, entretanto, as características de suas agências acadêmicas e cotidianas corroboram para que assim as classifiquemos. O passeio parte da África para a Bahia e segue para ancorar nas terras cariocas, revelando tessituras interfaceadas pela religião, política, ludicidade e economia do trabalho feminino.
EM BUSCA DA LIBERTAÇÃO: O PAPEL DA MULHER NA HISTÓRIA DAS RELIGIÕES AFRO-BRASILEIRAS
Authors: Nogueira Leo Carrer
Published: October 2023

Neste artigo procuraremos fazer uma análise, por meio bibliográfico, do papel atribuído às mulheres na história das religiões afro-brasileiras. A partir da discussão dos conceitos de gênero e religiosidade, utilizando como referencial teórico Joan Scott (1995), Durkheim (1996) e Marcel Mauss (2005), temos por objetivo historicizar a construção da hierarquia entre os gêneros masculino e feminino, e como ao longo dos anos tem sido atribuído às mulheres papeis de submissão na sociedade. Como resultado da pesquisa, voltamos nosso olhar para a história das religiões afro-brasileiras e demonstramos como estas tem subvertido a lógica social e até mesmo religiosa, oferecendo às mulheres a possibilidade de se tornarem protagonistas no âmbito religioso, levando a um empoderamento no âmbito social.

Palavras-chave: Religiões afro-brasileiras. Gênero. Empoderamento feminino.
ANCESTRALIDADE E AFRO-BRASILIDADE
Authors: Oliveira Jurema José de
Published: October 2023

O presente artigo originou-se da pesquisa intitulada Ancestralidade, Pan-africanismo e Afro-brasilidade subsidiada pela Fundação de Apoio à Pesquisa e Inovação do Espírito Santo – Fapes. A ancestralidade que nos alimenta aparece na base das linguagens (romance, conto, poesia, provérbio) e expressões artísticas de matriz africana. O preexistente é um personagem recorrente nas narrativas contemporâneas da afro-brasilidade, mas também se manifesta de outras formas à medida que esse sentir e estar nesta sintonia se mostra nos ritmos, alimentos e religiosidades cultuadas pelo comunidade negra. Neste sentido, o objetivo deste estudo é pautar modalidades de discursividades que transitam pelo plano da territorialidade coletiva exposta nas formas enunciativas moldadas na escrita cuja filosofia de sustentabilidade deste modo de estar no mundo é de origem bantu. Palavras-chave: Ancestralidade. Coletividade. Afro-brasilidade. Bantu. Ficção.
REPRESENTAÇÕES DAS MULHERES DESPORTISTASREVISTA PLACAR (1980/90)
Authors: Souza Djalma Oliveira de
Published: October 2023

Analisa as formas de apresentação imagéticas e textuais das representações de mulheres desportistas na revista esportiva Placar nas décadas de 1980 e 1990. Utilizou-se de bibliografias, leitura e análise documental relacionadas ao contexto e à revista. Analisou os conceitos e categorias como as de representação, virilidade, patriarcalismo, dominação e gênero. Os resultados mostram que a revista Placar compartilhava todo um aparato legal, político e cultural, no qual prevaleciam os desejos e vontades masculinas, os quais submetiam as mulheres esportistas, as representações e significados degradantes e fúteis. Conclui-se que, a impossibilidade de impedir a inserção das mulheres em todos os meios, fez com que o modo de tratamento dado a elas na revista Placar se encaminhou em mostrar e reiterar à sociedade, pelo menos à comunidade dos seus leitores, de que o sexo feminino ao sair de casa, ao abandonar o marido e prole se constituía numa figura resumida a sua sexualidade.
Evaluation of vitamin E levels, antioxidant enzymes and malondialdehyde in women with unexplained infertility
Authors: Vanitha S  , Job Victoria , Aleyamma T K
Published: October 2023

Unexplained infertility is a perplexing disorder. 30% of infertile couples are diagnosed with unexplained infertility with all standard fertility investigations normal. Oxidative stress has been shown to have a negative impact on reproductive function in women with endometriosis and (PCOS) polycystic ovarian syndrome. In another study antioxidant supplementation improved OS induced infertility. Many studies have demonstrated an increase in Malondialdehyde in serum of women with infertility and vitamin E as a protective antioxidant in the body with positive effect on the fertility. There is growing evidence linking OS and unexplained infertility.

Based on this knowledge the specific group of unexplained infertile women were chosen to assess their levels of serum antioxidant enzymes, Vitamin E and lipid peroxidation marker.

To compare the Levels of Malondialdehyde, Antioxidant enzymes and Vitamin E in the serum of women with unexplained infertility and control group.

: Case control study.

70 normal ovulatory women who conceived within 12 months of contraceptive free intercourse, and with no history of miscarriage were recruited in the control group. 70 women with unexplained infertility were recruited as study group. All participants included in the study were between 28 and 38 years of age. Serum levels of MDA, Antioxidant enzymes (GST, SOD, Catalase) and Vitamin E concentrations were compared between two groups. Vitamin E concentrations were determined by using High performance liquid chromatography. Antioxidant enzymes and MDA were measured by standard spectrophotometric assay.

: Data was analysed using SPSS Software. Continuous parameters were analysed using Mann Whitney U test. There is a significant decrease in the vitamin E levels 3.80 ug/ml) in the unexplained infertile group as compared to controls 6.0 ug/ml). All women in the study group showed significantly (P<0.05) higher levels of MDA and lower levels of antioxidant enzymes such as GST, SOD and Catalase as compared to the fertile women. This decrease was found to be significant with p value of <0.05.

The study group have a higher oxidative stress status and low level of antioxidants compared to control group. Serial measurement of oxidative stress biomarkers and their defense system may help to understand the aetiology of unexplained infertility and to enhance their chances of conception.
Concordance between low density lipoprotein cholesterol concentration measurement by enzymatic method and calculation by Friedewald formula in cardiovascular risk classification
Authors: Dakouri Bénédicte Yékayo Kone , Toure Amidou , Hauhouot Marie Laure Attoungbre , Kacou-N'douba Adele , Karamoko Ismael Namory
Published: October 2023

Accurate estimation of low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) is important for cardiovascular risk assessment and guiding cholesterol-lowering therapy. Due to the high cost of β-quantification (Gold standard) and time-consuming, direct measurement of LDL-C is an alternative method. However, unlike the calculation of LDL-C by Friedewald formula, there is an additional cost in terms of reagents for performing a direct LDL-C test. The current study aimed to compare direct LDL-C concentration determination to data calculated by Friedewald formula.

752 lipid profiles of 710 people with LDL-C estimated by direct LDL assay, in the Biochemistry laboratory of university hospital center of Angré, were included in the study. In the same group, LDL-C was calculated using Friedewald formula. Lin’s concordance correlation coefficient (ccc) and Passing-Bablok regression analysis using, MedCal software, were performed to assess the strength of concordance between the 2 methods, and identify any possible bias.

The concordance between the two methods was moderate (ρc = 0.9466). Passing-Bablok regression analysis revealed a systematic bias between the two methods. The total error observed (TEobs) between the two methods was higher than allowable total error recommended by the NCEP-ATPIII when LDL-C values was less than 159 mg/dL (4.112 mmol/L).

The Friedewald formula resulted in lower LDL-C concentration values. Despite its cost-effectiveness in the estimation of LDL-C, an underestimation of LDL-C levels could result in inaccurate cardiovascular diseases (CVD) risk assessments and potentially significant future societal costs due to inadequate prevention and treatment of CVD.
Diethylcarbamazine modulates the antioxidant enzyme activity in proxy host mice infected with the Setaria microfilariae
Authors: Govindan Nevin K , Kochukunju Jayakumar K
Published: October 2023

The common filarial worm of cattle, , whose larvae are known as , are discovered in the blood and peritoneum and cause a condition known as cerebrospinal nematodiasis. There is an unavoidable need for prompt detection and treatment of these filarial diseases. Infections caused by a variety of filarial species have traditionally been treated with diethylcarbamazine (DEC). The most notable aspect of DEC is that, , it appears to have little effect on filarial parasites. However, DEC may act on the parasite's surface, unmasking antigen. This study was initiated to evaluate the effect of DEC on the antioxidant enzyme activities, Superoxide dismutase (SOD), and Catalase (CAT) of mice infected with (Mf).

was collected and the Mf was isolated and injected into Swiss-bred mice for 12 days. The animals were grouped as Control, Control +DEC, Control + Mf, and Control+Mf+DEC.

The results showed that CAT activity in the peritoneal fluid of Control+Mf+DEC was found to be elevated at a higher level compared to the control. The activity in the Control+DEC and Control+Mf mice showed similar values. SOD activity in the peritoneal fluid of Control+Mf+DEC mice remained elevated from the 1 day to the 12 day compared to the control. Though DEC alone treated mice did not show any profound increase in the activity of these enzymes. The rise in SOD level during the 3 and 5 day of the DEC-treated infected mice may be due to the production of active oxygen species. Proposed to occur as a result of a tilt in the biochemical balance of the cells towards the oxidative damage, failing which decreased removal of free radicals leading to tissue damage results.

The result showed that the DEC treatment may be affecting the survival of the Mf shown by the increased antioxidant enzymes which may be due to the inflammation caused by the excretory products of Mf.
Methylmalonic acidemia (MMA) with homocystinuria cblD & cblF types - A rare disorder of vitamin Bmetabolism in the western region of India
Authors: Singh Mukesh Udevir , Bhargava Harshit
Published: October 2023

Methylmalonic acidemia (MMA) with homocystinuria cblD & cblF type, a very rare disorder of vitamin B12 metabolism, can result in severe neurological complications in a child. The incidence of combined MMA with homocystinuria cblD & cblF type is estimated as less than 1: 100,000. Mutation analysis by next-generation sequencing (NGS) and validation of the NGS variant by Sanger sequencing, is not only the gold standard in diagnosis of MMA but also, can help in the choice of treatment strategy as B12 responsive or unresponsive.

We report a male child initially presented at 10 months of age with poor feeding, delayed growth and no head control (milestone, normally present at 3-4 months). The child on evaluation was diagnosed as a case of MMA with homocystinuria type cblD & cblF, based on investigations such as liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry (LC-MS) and mutation analysis done by next-generation sequencing (NGS) validation with Sanger sequencing. He was treated with vitamin B12 supplements and other supportive conservative therapy. Subsequently, he developed global developmental delay and severe neurological complications, within two years. The child was admitted to the pediatric ICU and he underwent percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG) and placed on mechanical ventilation via tracheostomy in situ. Unfortunately, the child did not respond to treatment and succumbed to death, despite all resuscitative measures.

The aim of this case report is to create awareness about a clinical presentation associated with a very rare metabolic disorder, MMA with homocystinuria cblD & cblF types and the need for early diagnosis, also, to establish an outline for the treatment in these patients.
Harvesting the biochemical potential of L-PRF with their growth factors and cytokines
Authors: Mourão Carlos Fernando , Lowenstein Adam , Patel Mona
Published: October 2023

Leukocyte platelet-rich fibrin (L-PRF) is an autologous biomaterial used in regenerative medicine and tissue healing. This review emphasizes the role of growth factors and cytokines in L-PRF, which contribute significantly to the healing process in various clinical scenarios. The analysis focuses on the controlled release of Platelet-derived growth factors (PDGF), Fibroblast growth factors (FGF), and Vascular endothelial growth factors (VEGF), demonstrating a propensity to promote angiogenesis and stimulate the migration and proliferation of cells necessary for tissue regeneration. The review also examines the roles of anti-inflammatory and pro-inflammatory cytokines, including Interleukins (IL-1, IL-4, IL-10, IL-6) and Tumor necrosis factor-alpha (TNF-α), and Interferon-gamma (IFN-γ), in modulating the inflammatory response during tissue healing. The goal of this comprehensive review is to enhance the understanding of L-PRF and its constituent factors, opening avenues for harnessing its potential in regenerative medicine. The bioactive components within L-PRF stimulate tissue healing and repair, creating an optimal environment for tissue regeneration.