bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Research Progress on Pole-Climbing Robots: A Review
Authors: Tang Dedong , Yu Wenzhuo , Lv Xin , Wang Gang , Shen Wenshuo
Published: October 2023

Background:

Pole-climbing robots are a type of application robot commonly used for quality inspection, cleaning, and maintenance of utility poles, high voltage lines, bridge cables, transmission pipelines, and other important facilities with a certain height. The working conditions are often harsh and dangerous, making manual participation unsafe. The pole-climbing robot can provide a platform for maintenance and cleaning work. Remote control operation of the pole-climbing robot is achieved through communication and control technology. It has been created to improve efficiency and reduce personnel accidents greatly. At the same time, the continuous development of science and technology has led to the expansion of robot design concepts. It has also brought about great changes and growth in the development of pole-climbing robots.

Objective:

The purpose of this paper is to report the latest progress in the research of pole-climbing robots from bionic and non-bionic perspectives and to provide a research reference for researchers in this field.

Method:

By analyzing academic theses and published patents, this paper presents a new classification of pole-climbing robots from the perspective of bionic and non-bionic. By summarizing the literature, the structural characteristics of various pole-climbing robots and their differences and applications are summarized.

Results:

The performance of the pole-climbing robots is analyzed from the viewpoint of structural characteristics and action execution methods. In turn, the characteristics of various types of pole-climbing robots are summarized. Finally, based on the above discussion, the future problems and development directions of pole-climbing robots are predicted.

Conclusion:

The pole-climbing robots can be divided into two categories, bionic and non-bionic, based on the analysis of design features. Both bionic and non-bionic pole-climbing robots have good development and applications in their respective directions. Also, bionic and non-bionic pole-climbing robots have different detailed classifications based on material, structure, and other perspectives. They have different advantages and disadvantages in terms of the performance of pole-climbing action execution. It provides a research reference for future researchers in this field.
Integration of AI and IoT-cloud
Authors: Nagaraj Ambika
Published: October 2023

Cyber objects, stockpiles, datasets and synthetic intellect are avant-garde
methodologies. They surround the knowledge and transmission methods. It includes
different types of community procedures, including teaching, recreation, habitat,
finance, healthcare, enterprise, administration and production. IoT links the globe to
cyberspace and virtual planet using cyber, and yields a portion of information. The
repository calibration atmosphere promotes the approach of knowledge, and constructs
conclusions using dataset investigation and apparatus education. This chapter talks
about its characteristics, applications, challenges and future scope.
Use Cases
Authors: Nagaraj Ambika
Published: October 2023

Intelligent sensors sense the environment and collect information about the
environment. IoT gathers information from various sources and saves it in data
warehouses. The cloud provides abundant space for these devices to store data. It uses
many artificial intelligence algorithms to provide adequate service. This chapter details
various cases of different amalgamations of the sub-systems
The Role of AI in Enhancing IoT-Cloud Applications
Authors: Nagaraj Ambika
Published: October 2023

This book explores the dynamic intersection of three cutting-edge technologies—Artificial Intelligence (AI), Internet of Things (IoT), and Cloud Computing-and their profound impact on diverse domains. Beginning with an introduction to AI and its challenges, it delves into IoT applications in fields like transportation, industry 4.0, healthcare, and agriculture. The subsequent chapter explores AI in the cloud, covering areas such as banking, e-commerce, smart cities, healthcare, and robotics. Another section investigates the integration of AI and IoT-Cloud, discussing applications like smart meters, smart cities, smart agriculture, smart healthcare, and smart industry. Challenges like data privacy and security are examined, and the future direction of these technologies, including fog computing and quantum computing, is explored. The book concludes with use cases that highlight the real-world applications of these transformative technologies across various sectors. Each chapter is also supplemented with a list of scholarly references for advanced readers.

The book is intended primarily as a resource for students in information technology and technology courses. And as a secondary resource for industry professionals who want to learn about these technologies in the context of digital transformation.
Role of Ayurvedic Vyadhikshamatva in prevention of Covid-19
Authors: Achal R. Kapse  , Namrata Khobragade  , Ranjip Kumar Dass
Published: October 2023

Recently whole world has affected by COVID-19. It is an infectious disease caused by corona virus 2 (SARS-COV-2), that is novel corona virus. The most common symptoms of COVID-19 are fever, dry cough, breathlessness, body ache, and loss of taste or smell, nausea or vomiting, which are similar to flu. These symptoms may vary according to individuals. COVID-19 is declared as pandemic. In Ayurveda pandemic is explained in Charak Samhita Vimansthana Adhyaya 3 along with its prevention and cure. COVID-19 usually affects the people with low immunity. Enhancing the immunity of human body is the best way to prevent COVID-19 infection. Ayurveda explained immunity under the heading of Vyadhikshamatva. Vyadhiksamatva explained in Ayurveda is depends on Sharira Bala, Oja and Prakrita Shleshma. By increasing Bala, Oja and adopting way of living as directed by Ayurveda help in enhancing the immunity. In Ayurveda various types of regimens like Dincharya, Ritucharya, Aaharvidhi, Rasayana Chikitsa, Vyayama, Pranayama, Yoga are explained. These regimens are very much helpful to strengthen the immunity.
A review of the physiological function of Pachakpitta and its correlation with contemporary science
Authors: Pooja Pareek  , Rakesh Chhimpa  , Rajesh Kumar Sharma  , Dinesh Chandra Sharma
Published: October 2023

Tridosha theory is the foundation of Ayurvedic science. One of the three Doshas, called Pitta, is very important for digestion and metabolism. There are five different varieties of Pitta Dosha: Pachaka, Ranjaka, Alochaka, Bhrajaka, and Sadhaka. Food digestion, Sara and Kitta Vibhajan, and feeding the Agneya component of Pitta, which is distributed throughout the body, are all tasks carried out by the Pachaka Pitta. It also goes by the name Jatharagni. after aiding in food digestion, this Agni form Pitta divides the Sara and Kitta Bhaga. All digestive enzymes, such as amylolytic, proteolytic, and lipolytic enzymes, can be compared to Pachaka Pitta, as suggested by the functions of this substance. The goals of digestive enzymes, gastrointestinal hormones, and local hormones can be linked to the actions of Pachaka Pitta.
Therapeutic efficacy of Agnimantha Patra Swarasa Bhavita Shilajatu in Sthoulya
Authors: Reethapriya B.R  , J.C.Huddar  , Pushpa Biradar
Published: October 2023

Sthoulya is burning issue in today’s era. It is defined as condition in which there is excessive amount of Meda in Sphik, Sthana and Udara. Shilajatu and Agnimantha are among the Sthoulyahara drugs which possess Katu, Teekta, Kashaya Rasa, Katu Vipaka, Ushna Veerya. It normalizes the state of Agni, thus regulates Jataragni and checks the excessive growth and accumulation of Meda Dhatu. In present study single group clinical study was done, where 30 patients diagnosed as Sthoulya were randomly selected. They were given the formulation Agnimantha Patra Swarasa Bhavita Shilajatu - B/F for 45 days with Sukoshna Jala as Anupana. The patients were assessed based on special proforma prepared for the study. The data was collected BT, DT and AT and statistically analyzed. Conclusion was thus drawn. There was clinical improvement found in subjective and objective parameters during and after treatment.
Review on Shaka Varga w.s.r. to Bruhatrayee
Authors: Bhagyalaxmi CV  , Shreedevi H. Huddar  , Elleri Anup Kumar
Published: October 2023

The vegetables are grouped under Shaka Varga in Ayurvedic classics. The Bruhatrayees are the most important books of Ayurveda classics. They are Charaka Samhita, Sushruta Samhita and Astanga Hridaya/Astanga Sangraha. Most of the plants under Shaka Varga are of controversial botanical identity and some are unidentified. The Bruhatrayees included Shaka Varga under Ahara(food). The Shaka Varga includes Patra Shaka (leafy vegetables), Kanda Shaka (stem vegetables), Phala Shaka (vegetable fruits), Pushpa Shaka (flower vegetables) etc. Consumption of these vegetables helps to maintain the health in the healthy individual and helps in curing the diseases. Certain vegetables are Pathya (suitable) and Apathya (not suitable) for consumption. The vegetables are consumed for the nutrition and as the best calorie diet. The medicinal herbs are used in the small quantities and have huge medicinal properties. The present study is to review on the number of plants with their botanical identification and the Karma of Shaka Varga Dravyas (plants belonging to vegetable category) in Bruhatrayees.
A literature review on Toxicogenomics
Authors: Kumar Jitendra , Jai Kumar Singh  , Santosh Kumar Vishwakarma
Published: October 2023

Toxicogenomics is a field of science that studies toxicology with genomics and other high-throughput molecular technologies and bioinformatics. Typically, it applies transcript, protein and metabolite profiling technologies to investigate the interaction between genes/proteins/ metabolites and environmental stress in disease causation and toxicity. The concept of toxicog­enomics was first introduced in 1999, inspired by the rapid advancement of microarray tech­nologies. The field has quickly expanded by including proteomics, metabolomics and other new high-throughput technologies. In Ayurvedic perspective, toxicogenomics can be correlated with the Beeja Dosha Dushti.
Management of Branch Retinal Vein Occlusion (BRVO) in Ayurveda - A Case Study
Authors: Supriya TS  , Sujathamma K
Published: October 2023

Retina is the innermost tunic of the Eyeball; it is thin, delicate and transparent membrane. It is the most highly developed tissue of the Eye. Retinal arteriole and Vein share an adventitial sheath and because of Arteriolosclerosis thickening of arteriole is associated with compression of the Vein and this intern causes secondary changes including Venous endothelial cell loss, Thrombus formation and Occlusion.[1] These changes appear in both arteriole and vein that contribute to Retinal Vein Occlusions. Branch Retinal Vein Occlusion caused when a single branch of the central vein is blocked due to an embolism and spasm. Retinal Vein Occlusion is the second most common retinal disease after Diabetic Retinopathy. BRVO has a good prognosis of 50 to 60% of eyes are reported to have an improved Visual Acuity or better.
A successful Ayurvedic intervention of Pakshaghata (Cerebro-Vascular Stroke) - A Case Report
Authors: Sanjay Srivastava  , Sakshi Gupta
Published: October 2023

Pakshaghata (Stroke) is one of the most common causes of death especially in the elderly. Vataja Nanatmaja Vyadhi, Pakshaghata is a Mahavatavyadhi. Pakshaghata has been linked to hemiplegia, a type of paralysis caused by a cerebrovascular accident or stroke. Paksha refers to a man's flank or side, while Ghata, Aghata, and Vadha refer to killing, destruction, and paralysis. Pakshaghata mainly occurs due to the obstruction of cerebral blood vessels, ischemia, and lack of glucose metabolism and weakness of nerve cells. Ayurveda offers various treatment modalities for the management of Pakshaghata such as; use of herbs & formulation, Yoga and Shodhana Chikitsa. Present article described various approaches of Ayurveda for the management of Pakshaghata including natural herbs and Shodhana Chikitsa. Treatment protocol was Snehana, Mridu Swedana, Basti Karma, Murdhani Taila (Shirodhara) along with internal medication which is mentioned by Acharyas. Utilizing the basic concept of Ayurveda (Nidanpanchaka), drugs with potent properties such as Vataghna, Bruhana, Ushna Veerya were utilized to manage this condition which showed promising results. This reveals that Ayurveda treatment modalities can play a significant role in treatment of Stroke (Pakshaghata).
A cross-sectional survey study on impact of sitting postures in Trikashoola w.s.r. to Low Back Pain among Information Technology Professionals
Authors: Poojarao G  , Rudresh S  , Sajitha K
Published: October 2023

Occupational health aims at the promotion and maintenance of highest degree of physical, mental and social well being of workers in all occupations. Now, around world the occupational health personnel are witnessing the emergence of health related problems in computer users. Sadathura, the person who are continuously exposed to illness because of their professions. Panyajivi is one among them. 21st century integrates technology where computer’s plays an important role in people’s life, which makes them to sit for long hours. Trikashoola is one among the Vatavyadhi. Vata Dosha is considered to be main reason for pain. Low back pain is a disease of modernization due to desk jobs and the sitting position, poor work station design (desk), bad postures, type of chair and use of foot rest. Back pain is the second most frequent reason for visiting a physician and the common pain syndrome in developed and in developing countries. Ergonomics is concerned with human engineering. Bengaluru is the India’s largest I.T hub, also called as Silicon Valley of India and home for large number of Information Technology Professionals. 311 subjects were included in this survey study. The diagnosis was done through Oswestry disability index scale.
A Case Study in Asrigdara with Shodhana and Shamana Chikitsa
Authors: Apurva Joshi  , Rashmi Sharma
Published: October 2023

Asrigdara is a condition that physician to face in day-to-day practice. It is a common medical disease seen in women. Which can cause significant disturbances physically as well as mentally. Asrigdara characterized by excessive excretion of Asrik. Abnormal uterine bleeding includes both cyclic and noncyclic bleeding. Acharya Charaka has explained many causative factors for like Ati Lavana, Amla, Guru, Katu, Vidahi, Krushara, Payasa, Saktu, Mastu etc. aggravates Vata withholds Rakta, vitiated due to above mentioned reasons. Increases its amount reaching the Rajovaha Sira (uterine vessels) which further increases Rajas (menstrual blood). Normalizing the amount of flow and curing the associated symptoms are fundamental principles of treatment to be adopted. A married female patient of 31 years attended the OPD with the complaint of increased duration of menstruation associated with excessive flow with lower abdominal pain; pain was spasmodic in nature along with generalized weakness. With the aim to minimize the cyclic blood loss and regularize the cycle the Shodhana Chikitsa (detoxification) i.e., Virechana Karma and Shamana Chikita (palliative treatment) with Shalmali Ghrita. This therapy, helped to cure the heavy flow during menses and regularize the cycle.
Role of Ayurveda in management of Ekakushtha w.s.r. to Psoriasis: A Case Study
Authors: Singh Rahul , Ish Garg  , Sahu Ved Prakash , Yadav Sujata
Published: October 2023

Psoriasis is one of the most common dermatologic diseases, affecting up to 1% of the world’s population. It is a non-contagious inflammatory skin disorder clinically characterized by erythematous, and rounded plaques, covered by silvery scale. It can be correlated with Ekakushtha which is having Asvedanam, Mahavastu and Matsyashakalopamam Avastha. This case is about Ayurveda treatment of a 27-year-old male patient with plaque psoriasis presented with erythematous plaques on the anterior surface of the legs, arms and forearms, front and back of trunk region. The Auspitz sign and Koebner phenomenon were positive. The treatment protocol was adopted as per Ayurvedic Samprapti (pathophysiology) and the patient cured completely without reporting any adverse events after 3 month of treatment. No recurrence observed even after one year of the halted treatment. The importance of a wholesome diet (Pathya and Apathy) as a health promoter is also revalidated. Photographic documentation was recorded with the proper consent of the patient during successive treatment and regular follow-ups. Altogether, multimodal Ayurveda treatment led to speedy and substantial recovery from a chronic case of psoriasis.
A review study on Jaal and it’s Modern Correlation
Authors: Pooja B. Chavan  , Gopal B. Sharma
Published: October 2023

The Rachana Sharir is branch of Ayurveda in which human anatomy is explained according to Ayurved Samhita. The knowledge of human anatomy is very much important for treatment of disease and other surgical procedures. Paribhasha Sharir is concept of Ayurveda in which different anatomical structure are explained in Ayurvedic term. It’s one of the important contributions of Ayurveda in the medical field. It needs to be correlated with modern anatomy which further can be used in surgery purpose and also help in acupuncture or acupressure therapy. It will be the sort of proof that the structure present in modern anatomy were far ago explained in Ayurvedic Samhita. In Paribhasha Sharir a structure called Jaal or plexus is explained which means a binding structure which hold Maans (muscular plexus), Sira (vascular plexus), Snayu (ligamentum plexus) and Asthi (bony plexus) in one place and forming the network or Jaal like structure, there are 4 structure present in bilateral Miniband Sandhi i.e., wrist and Gulfa Sandhi i.e., ankle joint. In each joint there is involvement of four anatomical structure namely Maans, Sira, Snayu, Asthi. It can be correlated with human anatomical structure namely network of muscle tendons, palmer or planter arches, retinaculum, juncture of carpel and tarsal bones respectively.
KÜLTÜREL DEĞERLERE DUYARLI SINIF YÖNETİMİ ÖZ YETERLİK ÖLÇEĞİ'NİN TÜRKÇEYE UYARLAMA ÇALIŞMASI
Authors: Karataş Kasım , Sezgin Esra , Yılmaz Emre
Published: October 2023

Bu çalışmanın amacı, öğretmen ve öğretmen adaylarının kültürel değerlere duyarlı sınıf yönetimi öz yeterlik düzeylerini belirlemek için Siwatu, Putman, Starker-Glass ve Lewis, (2011) tarafından geliştirilen Kültürel Değerlere Duyarlı Sınıf Yönetimi Öz Yeterlik Ölçeği’ni (KDD-SY-ÖYÖ) Türkçeye uyarlamaktır. Çalışma grubu, farklı branşlardan 534 öğretmen ve çeşitli lisans programlarında öğrenim gören 294 öğretmen adayı olmak üzere toplam 828 kişiden oluşmaktadır. Uyarlama çalışmasının ilk aşamasında Türkçe dil geçerliliğine ilişkin uygulamalar yapılmıştır. Türkçe dil eşdeğerliği sağlandıktan sonra, kapsam geçerliliği ve görünüş geçerliliği için uzman görüşüne başvurulmuş, alınan dönütler doğrultusunda gerekli düzenlemeler yapılmıştır. Ölçeğin geçerlik çalışmaları kapsamında Doğrulayıcı Faktör Analizi (DFA) yoluyla ölçeğin yapı geçerliliği analiz edilmiştir. Sonrasında “Kültürel Değerlere Duyarlı Eğitime Hazırbulunuşluk Ölçeği” ve “Kültürel Değerlere Duyarlı Öğretmen Ölçeği”yle ölçüt geçerliliği test edilmiştir. Güvenirlik çalışmaları kapsamında Cronbach Alpha iç tutarlılık katsayısı hesaplanmış. 94 olarak hesaplanmıştır. Elde edilen bulgular ışığında Türkçeye uyarlaması yapılan tek boyutlu 29 maddelik KDD-SY-ÖYÖ’nün geçerli ve güvenilir bir araç olduğu sonucuna varılmıştır.
Role of MGNREGA in Generating Employment Opportunity in India – A Study of During Covid-19
Authors: Shukla Narendra , Jha Varsha
Published: October 2023

The foundation of Indian economy is agriculture. To remove unemployment and remove poverty from rural areas government launched various scheme. Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA) was established in 2006, as the first step toward employment generation in rural India and provides 100 days work guarantee to Individuals and households under right to work involved in agriculture and seasonal employment in a financial year within the radius of 5 km. It helps in reducing poverty in rural India and raises the economic status of workers. MGNREGA provides employment opportunities to women workers and decreases migration from urban areas to rural areas. The study tries to focus on pre covid and post covid era in employment generation through MGNREGA. The secondary data of last five years is used to perform the study. The finding of the study show decline in employment opportunity in pre-covid and post-covid era but shows increase in during pandemic and also increasing women employment percentage. MGNREGA through its various categories of projects provides autonomy to unskilled workers to choose their preference of work. MGNREGA was reflected as the worlds greatest and striving programme of social security and public works. The data collected through the secondary source by various newspaper articles, mgnrega website and research papers. Maximum numerical data has been collected through MGNREGA website. The analysis shows that there is an increase in employment generation under MGNREGA scheme during covid 19in rural areas and the reason is migrationof rural people from urban areas. The statistics also portrays that there is an continuous increase in the wage rate system under MGNREGA. The main idea of MGNREGA is to scrutinize the reliability and success is of the employment policy. It is really difficult to reflect that any other programme worked well with potential in employment generation for rural people in earning their livelihood
Nevidljivi među nama
Authors: Butković Matea , Butković Ivan
Published: October 2023

Cilj je suvremenih inkluzivnih vrijednosti, koje prožimaju europske i hrvatske obrazovne dokumente i kurikule, osigurati pravične i ravnopravne mogućnosti za razvoj svakoga učenika, bez obzira na njegove obrazovne potrebe te kulturno, etničko, jezično i socioekonomsko podrijetlo, a zastupljenost, realističan prikaz i prihvaćanje društvene različitosti u nastavnim materijalima naglašavaju se kao moćno sredstvo za prevladavanje diskriminacije, stigmatizacije i marginalizacije najranjivijih skupina u društvu. Stoga je iznimno važno da se u školskim udžbenicima vodi računa o zastupljenosti inkluzivnoga sadržaja. Cilj je ovoga istraživanja istražiti zastupljenost i prikaz osoba s invalidnošću u udžbenicima engleskoga jezika izdavača Profil-Klett (New Building Blocks 1, New Building Blocks 2, New Building Blocks 3, New Building Blocks 4) namijenjenima za poučavanje u prvim četirima razredima osnovne škole te ispitati odgovara li zastupljenost pojedine vrste invalidnosti u analiziranim udžbenicima stvarnomu udjelu osoba s invalidnošću u Republici Hrvatskoj. U istraživanju je primijenjena metoda analize sadržaja, a istraživanje je provedeno u tri faze. Prva i druga faza istraživanja uključivale su pomno čitanje svakoga udžbenika te analizu slika (fotografija i ilustracija) i teksta koji se odnosio na invalidnost ili osobe s invalidnošću. Sustav kodiranja temelji se na prilagođenome obliku istraživanja udžbenika engleskoga jezika koje su proveli autori Gulya i Fehérvári (2023). U trećoj fazi dobiveni rezultati uspoređeni su s udjelom osoba s invalidnošću u Republici Hrvatskoj (Registar osoba s invaliditetom). Dobiveni rezultati ukazuju na potrebu podizanja svijesti o uključivanju invalidnosti i osoba s invalidnošću u analizirane školske udžbenike s obzirom na to da trenutni nastavni sadržaji prikazuju samo oštećenje vida (primarno kod odraslih osoba), ali ne i druge kategorije invalidnosti, čime se ne odražava stvarni udio osoba s invalidnošću u Republici Hrvatskoj.
Specizmi u hrvatskom jeziku
Authors: Bakota Lidija
Published: October 2023

U konstruiranju slike svijeta uporabom jezičnih konstrukata čovjek nerijetko (ne)opravdano pojednostavljuje i generalizira sheme koje ne odgovaraju stvarnim činjenicama (Bertoša 1999: 65). Čovjekova percepcija životinja i životinjskog stoga je često polarizirana; životinje su u govornikovoj svijesti pozitivne ili negativne, korisne ili nekorisne, pametne ili glupe. Čovjekova antropocentrična i specistička slika svijeta ogleda se u zloupotrebljavanju jezika uporabom jezičnih konstrukata koji se referiraju na životinje i životinjsko. U radu će se semantički opisati specizmi u hrvatskom jeziku u kojima je potvrđen istovjetan lingvistički i sociolingvistički obrazac: pučističkim rječnikom, tj. uporabom jezičnih konstrukata koji se referiraju na životinje i životinjsko, čovjek dopušta da interesi njegove vlastite vrste prevladavaju nad interesima pripadnika drugih vrsta. U radu se navode moguća nespecistička definiranja značenja riječi za biološke funkcije začeća, trudnoće, rađanja, smrti i mrtva tijela u izrazima koji se odnose na čovjeka i životinju.
Machine Learning Algorithms Predict Successful Weaning From Mechanical Ventilation Before Intubation: Retrospective Analysis From the Medical Information Mart for Intensive Care IV Database
Authors: Kim Jinchul , Kim Yun Kwan , Kim Hyeyeon , Jung Hyojung , Koh Soonjeong , Kim Yujeong , Yoon Dukyong , Yi Hahn , Kim Hyung-Jun
Published: October 2023

Background

The prediction of successful weaning from mechanical ventilation (MV) in advance of intubation can facilitate discussions regarding end-of-life care before unnecessary intubation.

Objective

We aimed to develop a machine learning–based model that predicts successful weaning from ventilator support based on routine clinical and laboratory data taken before or immediately after intubation.

Methods

We used the Medical Information Mart for Intensive Care IV database, which is an open-access database covering 524,740 admissions of 382,278 patients in Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, United States, from 2008 to 2019. We selected adult patients who underwent MV in the intensive care unit (ICU). Clinical and laboratory variables that are considered relevant to the prognosis of the patient in the ICU were selected. Data collected before or within 24 hours of intubation were used to develop machine learning models that predict the probability of successful weaning within 14 days of ventilator support. Developed models were integrated into an ensemble model. Performance metrics were calculated by 5-fold cross-validation for each model, and a permutation feature importance and Shapley additive explanations analysis was conducted to better understand the impacts of individual variables on outcome prediction.

Results

Of the 23,242 patients, 19,025 (81.9%) patients were successfully weaned from MV within 14 days. Using the preselected 46 clinical and laboratory variables, the area under the receiver operating characteristic curve of CatBoost classifier, random forest classifier, and regularized logistic regression classifier models were 0.860 (95% CI 0.852-0.868), 0.855 (95% CI 0.848-0.863), and 0.823 (95% CI 0.813-0.832), respectively. Using the ensemble voting classifier using the 3 models above, the final model revealed the area under the receiver operating characteristic curve of 0.861 (95% CI 0.853-0.869), which was significantly better than that of Simplified Acute Physiology Score II (0.749, 95% CI 0.742-0.756) and Sequential Organ Failure Assessment (0.588, 95% CI 0.566-0.609). The top features included lactate and anion gap. The model’s performance achieved a plateau with approximately the top 21 variables.

Conclusions

We developed machine learning algorithms that can predict successful weaning from MV in advance to intubation in the ICU. Our models can aid the appropriate management for patients who hesitate to decide on ventilator support or meaningless end-of-life care.
TikTok Content on Measles-Rubella Vaccine in Jordan: A Cross-Sectional Study Highlighting the Spread of Vaccine Misinformation (Preprint)
Authors: Abdaljaleel Maram , Barakat Muna , Mahafzah Azmi , Hallit Rabih , Hallit Souheil , Sallam Malik
Published: October 2023

BACKGROUND

Measles remains a significant global public health concern, emphasizing the importance of optimal vaccination coverage. Social media platforms, including TikTok, have become influential sources of health information, but they also present a potential source for vaccine misinformation spread.

OBJECTIVE

To assess the quality of Measles-Rubella (MR) vaccine-related content on TikTok in Jordan and to analyze factors associated with vaccine misinformation.

METHODS

A descriptive cross-sectional study design was employed. A systematic search for MR vaccine related TikTok content in Jordan was conducted using pre-defined keywords and a specified date/time range. Content metrics (Likes, Comments, Shares, and Saves) were collected while content quality was evaluated using a modified version of the DISCERN validated instrument to check the quality of health information as evaluated by two expert raters. The average modified DISCERN score ranged from 1 denoting poor content to 5 indicating excellent content.

RESULTS

A total of 50 videos from 34 unique content creators formed the final study sample. The majority of MR-vaccine related content was created by lay individuals (61.8%), followed by TV/news websites/journalists (23.5%), and healthcare professionals (HCPs, 14.7%). The Cohen Kappa per modified DISCERN item was in the range of (0.579–0.808, P<.001) indicating good to excellent agreement. The overall average modified DISCERN score was 2±1.2, while it was only 1.3±0.52 for lay individuals’ content, indicating poor content quality. Normalized per the number of followers for each source, content by lay individuals had significantly higher number of Likes, Saves, and Shares (P=.009, .012, and .004, respectively). Vaccine misinformation was detected in 58.8% of the videos: lay individuals (85.7%), TV/news websites/journalists (25.0%), while HCPs content had none (P<.001). Normalized per the number of followers for each source, videos flagged as having MR vaccine misinformation reached a higher number of Likes, Saves, and Shares (P=.012, .016, and .003, respectively).

CONCLUSIONS

Substantial dissemination of TikTok MR vaccine-related misinformation in Jordan was detected. HCPs can play a major role as a source of credible vaccine information. Rigorous fact-checking is warranted by the platform to address misinformation on TikTok, which is vital to improve trust in MR vaccination ultimately protecting public health.
Hygiene, Morality, and Power: The Linen Shift as a Colonial Tool in an Ursuline Convent in Seventeenth-Century Quebec
Authors: Power Chiara
Published: October 2023

In seventeenth-century colonial New France, an Ursuline convent was established with a mission to convert Indigenous girls to Christianity and assimilate them into French society. The linen chemise, a simple T-shaped undergarment worn across Europe, played an essential role in the nuns’ efforts towards the goals French colonization. Laden with cultural ideas of the body, cleanliness, and purity, the chemise was necessary to make a person Christian as well as culturally and physically French. While ultimately unsuccessful in establishing the physical and cultural uptake of the chemise or French culture in Indigenous communities, the efforts of the Ursuline nuns contributed to the groundwork for imperial justification and future attempts at assimilation of the Indigenous peoples of Canada.
Students’ Views on the Usefulness of Peer Review Conducted at Two Grade Levels
Authors: Kwai-peng Fiona SIU
Published: October 2023

Peer review is generally regarded as a useful learning tool for students, providing them with opportunities to interact with their peers when engaging in the process of critical reading and critical thinking, thus possibly raising students’ motivation to learn. For peer review to be a manageable task for students, appropriate scaffolding is believed to be pivotal. The present study mainly aims to investigate: 1) how students at two levels of English proficiency will perceive the usefulness of the peer review exercise completed; and 2) whether the scaffolding provided to them is viewed as useful and the reasons behind.The participants involved 76 university students taking two academic writing courses at a university in Hong Kong. Quantitative and qualitative data were analyzed collectively for the responses to an online anonymous questionnaire. Both groups showed favourable responses to the peer review exercise, including the preference for the retention of the peer review exercise. Several findings, however, differentiated the two groups, e.g., significantly a greater number of higher-ability participants than did the lower-ability students agreed to the benefit of peer review with respect to: a) writing a thesis statement; b) using hedges; c) using in-text citation; and d) building friendship.
Myelodysplastic Syndrome Combined with Systemic Lupus Erythematosus: A Case Report
Authors: Fan Qianwen , Guan Jun
Published: October 2023

The literature on myelodysplastic syndrome combined with systemic lupus erythematosus is rarely reported. We reviewed and analysed the clinical data of a patient with myelodysplastic syndrome combined with systemic lupus erythematosus who had skin petechiae and fever as the main symptoms, and reviewed the relevant theories. There may be a close relationship between myelodysplastic syndrome and systemic lupus erythematosus, and further research is needed on the pathogenesis. When patients with autoimmune diseases (including systemic lupus erythematosus) presented with blood cell reduction，it is important to pay attention to them, and early bone marrow examination should be carried out to screen for the presence of hematological malignancies.
Exploration of Teaching Reform in the Course of Concrete Structure Design Principles in the Context of the New Era
Authors: Meiting Zhu , Haichen Gu , Yinghao Xiang
Published: October 2023

In response to the requirements for cultivating applied talents in civil engineering under the background of the new era, and addressing the practical problems existing in the teaching of the course on concrete structure design principles in higher education institutions, this paper conducts an analysis of the current situation and challenges of the course teaching. It focuses on issues such as the abstract difficulty of teaching content, the singularity of teaching methods, and the lack of practical teaching. Combining the characteristics of the course and the industry’s demand for talent capabilities, the paper explores and outlines reform measures, including optimizing course content, transforming the roles of teachers and students, and integrating theory with practice. The aim is to provide insights and inspiration for the teaching of related courses.
Research on the Collective Values in the Reform of Basic Education Teaching Methods
Authors: Qi Chen
Published: October 2023

In the context of quality education, personalized learning has emerged as the direction for future educational growth, but it has also had a significant impact on and challenged traditional teaching: where collectivism once faced a chilly reception, collective learning in primary and secondary classrooms has been marginalized over time. The concepts of collectivism and customized education do not contradict; rather, the organic integration of both concepts is the goal of the reform of basic education teaching techniques. In light of this, the author suggests that the collectivist value orientation be taken into consideration when reforming basic education teaching methods. This essay explores the collectivist value orientation, its interpretation of its connotation, and its value analysis. On the basis of the interpretation of the connotation and value analysis of collectivist value orientation, this paper discussed the necessity of collectivist value orientation in basic education teaching method reform and proposed that the reform of basic education teaching method to the deep development must be based on the traditional collective teaching activities, strengthen the collectivist value of the interpretation of the collectivist teaching method of innovative.
Demographic dynamics and its effects on housing forms, and transformations in the Had kourt territorial community and its suburb, Sidi Kacem Provinc
Authors: Chiguer Mustapha , Chiguer Youness
Published: October 2023

Many Moroccan urban areas face several problems due to the uncontrolled rapid urbanization. This has often led to poverty, social exclusion, and an increase in rural-urban migration, together with an imbalance in infrastructure development among regions. Despite the efforts made regarding territorial development, there are still regional differences in terms of levels of development and growth rate. Variables such as demographic and urban dynamics play an important role in strategies building and reform projects. Hadkourt commune and its suburbs are good examples of urban centers which have undergone several transformations at the demographic level and housing structures. However, it seems that officials who took charged of the urban design charter have ignored these factors. As a result, the commune has missed many development opportunities.
Antidiabetic Medicinal Plants: An updated Review
Authors: Shedage Ashish Tukaram , Pinjari Rukhsana Mahiboob
Published: October 2023

Hyperglycemia is the primary symptom of diabetes, a metabolic condition caused by impaired insulin production, insulin action, or both. There are two main subtypes of diabetes: type I and type II. Genetic predisposition, excess body fat, high blood pressure, and other similar variables all contribute to the development of diabetes. Many diabetic medications, including biguanides, sulfonylureas, meglitinides, etc., are now available for conventional use. However, we have yet to reach the point where we can cure people effectively. This is why scientists are actively seeking for new methods of treating diabetes. The study and application of medicinal plants holds great promise for the future of complementary treatment. Traditional diabetes treatment and management in India often include the use of medicinal herbs. Herbs with potentially beneficial effects on diabetes are discussed in this review article.
Hoodia Gordonii a herbal plant: A Review
Authors: Bonde Atul Ramesh , Pinjari Rukhsana Mahiboob
Published: October 2023

According to statistics compiled by the World Health Organization (WHO), around one billion persons are overweight today, with another 300 million being obese. Based on these data, it is clear that obesity has become a huge international problem, impacting nations of all economic levels. Estimates predict that by 2025, Brazil would rank fifth in the world in obesity prevalence, up from its current rate of roughly 13%. Although certain herbal treatments are indicated for therapy, many other natural items are utilized without consideration to their safety or effectiveness in preventing or reducing weight gain. Notable among these is the African plant Hoodia gordonii, whose commercial powder was sold freely until it was banned in February 2007 by the Brazilian National Sanitary Surveillance Agency (ANVISA) due to a lack of scientific proofs of its efficacy and safety. Moreover, its putative association with leptin and insulin involved in neuroendocrine control of hunger and satiety is not well understood, nor is its method of action in suppressing desire and thirst.
Envejecimiento en Centroamérica y el Caribe
Authors: Díaz-Tendero Bollain Aída
Published: October 2023

El envejecimiento de la población es un fenómeno global que afecta también a Centroamérica y el Caribe. A pesar de que suma únicamente 12% de la población total de América Latina, la diversidad de los países que componen esta región representa, hasta cierto punto, la heterogeneidad que existe en todo el subcontinente. El envejecimiento en Centroamérica y el Caribe aborda el fenómeno desde una perspectiva multidisciplinaria: a través de la sociodemografía, la economía política y los derechos humanos, por ser enfoques que trascienden el ámbito académico, dominan el discurso y han marcado las agendas del quehacer público y político. Asimismo, son las perspectivas que a la fecha provocan mayor impacto en las costrucciones sobre las personas mayores y el envejecimiento, tanto en la ciudadanía como en los medios de comunicación.
Urban mobility and comorbidities on the incidence and death from COVID-19 in the MAVM
Authors: Chávez Hernández María Victoria , Wences Giovanni
Published: October 2023

Purpose: To identify and quantify, on one hand, the effect of public transportation modes on the incidence rate of COVID-19 infections and, on the other hand, the comorbidities more related to the rate of COVID-19 deaths in the Metropolitan Area of the Valley of Mexico during the first wave of the coronavirus pandemic.
Methodological design: Two multi-linear regression models were fitted, considering the COVID-19 incidence rate and COVID-19 death rate as dependent variables. Transport, demographic, and healthcare variables were also considered as explanatory. The number of arrivals to a municipality using any mode of transportation was considered to identify the effect of public transportation modes on the incidence rate of COVID-19 infections, and the prevalence of healthcare was considered to determine which comorbidities (included in the model) are more related to the rate of COVID-19 deaths.
Results: The greater the number of trips made using small public transport vehicles, the more significantly the incidence rates increase. The number of trips done by walking negatively affects the incidence rate of COVID-19. The prevalence of diabetes and pneumonia is highly associated with increased COVID-19 deaths.
Research imitations: This study was carried out considering a hypothetical scenario where the containment measures did not affect the number of trips made in the study area due to the difficulty of obtaining updated data.
Findings: Men are more likely to be infected than women. Not only are the comorbidities related to mortality due to COVID-19, but they are also risk factors for contracting the disease.
An Analysis of Literature on the Growth of E-Commerce in India
Authors: S Subha Indu. , A Athul Krishna. C. , G Balaji. , S Richa.
Published: October 2023

Abstract: If the Indian economy's fastest-growing sectors is e-commerce. Despite having a rapid development rate, India's ecommerce sector has lagged behind that of many established and rising nations, largely because of the country's small population of internet users. According to a 2015 research by the international management consulting firm AT Kearney, only 39 million Indians purchased goods online, which represents a very small portion of the 1.2 billion people who call India home. However, the spread of technology as well as the use of the internet and mobile devices create a favorable environment for the growth of e-commerce in India. A digital revolution is about to begin throughout the nation. the introduction of 4G services and a decrease in the cost of data plans, data cards, and USBThe cost of owning a reliable internet connection has decreased thanks to dongles.
Como a intoxicação por tetrodotoxina presente no peixe baiacu age no organismo podendo levar à morte
Authors: Araújo Camila Barbosa , Campêlo Ana Luiza Pinheiro , Bachur Tatiana Paschoalette Rodrigues
Published: October 2023

A tetrodotoxina (TTX) é encontrada no baiacu, peixe considerado iguaria no Japão, cujo consumo leva a intoxicações e óbitos anualmente. A toxina é potente e age bloqueando seletivamente o potencial de ação dos canais de sódio dependente de voltagem, alterando o potencial de repouso da membrana. Diante disso, o objetivo deste estudo é revisar a literatura científica vigente acerca de como o veneno do baiacu age no organismo levando a mortalidade elevada, a fim de auxiliar no manejo das intoxicações por TTX, reduzindo o óbito desses pacientes. Para tanto, foi realizada uma pesquisa bibliográfica conduzida nas bases de dados MEDLINE, LILACS e Embase; que possibilitou selecionar artigos publicados entre os anos de 2017 e 2023, sendo incluindos seis artigos nesta revisão. Os resultados dos estudos analisados apontam as manifestações clínicas mais prevalentes e os sistemas mais afetados pela intoxicação, dentre eles tem-se alterações neurológica, gastrointestinal, cardíaca e respiratória. Portanto, a partir dos estudos revisados, percebe-se o risco que a intoxicação pela ingestão do baiacu representa à saúde, e como o reconhecimento dos sintomas mais prevalentes é imprescindível para incentivar a busca por atendimento precoce. Desse modo, é possível reduzir a taxa de mortalidade nesses tipos de intoxicação.
Quais as possíveis complicações do uso indiscriminado de paracetamol?
Authors: Viana Isadora Néri , Cassiano Julia Almeida , Procópio Thaís da Cunha , Bachur Tatiana Paschoalette Rodrigues
Published: October 2023

O paracetamol ou acetaminofeno é um medicamento amplamente utilizado para tratamento de dores. Ao ser consumido inadequadamente, este fármaco pode acarretar danos à saúde de seus usuários. O presente estudo teve como objetivo realizar uma revisão na literatura científica com o intuito de elucidar as possíveis complicações do uso indiscriminado do paracetamol. Para a realização desta pesquisa foram realizadas buscas nas bases de dados MEDLINE, EMBASE e LILACS. Após o processo de seleção de artigos, foram incluídos nove estudos para compor a presente revisão. Os resultados dos trabalhos analisados indicam um maior risco de intoxicação por paracetamol em pacientes com histórico de abuso de substâncias, como álcool e benzodiazepínicos e problemas psiquiátricos; as principais complicações encontradas são falência renal aguda e hepatite fulminante induzida por medicamento.
A UTILIZAÇÃO DO CANABIDIOL NO TRATAMENTO DE DOENÇAS NEUROLÓGICAS
Authors: Pinheiro Júlia Aquino , Belo Clara Nobre Dal , Alves Sarah Roque , Bachur Tatiana Paschoalette Rodrigues
Published: October 2023

O fitocanabinoide canabidiol (CDB) surgiu como potencial estratégia terapêutica para diversas doenças que acometem o sistema nervoso, a partir de evidências oriundas, em grande parte, de estudos celulares pré-clínicos e em roedores, que sugerem que o CBD pode ser neuroprotetor, cardioprotetor e anti-inflamatório. No entanto, poucos ensaios clínicos controlados investigando o CBD foram conduzidos até o momento para elucidar seu potencial terapêutico. Nesse contexto, este estudo teve como objetivo avaliar a eficácia do uso do canabidiol no tratamento de doenças neurológicas a fim de trazer, à luz do conhecimento, as novas descobertas acerca das propriedades farmacológicas desta substância e discutir a sua possível utilização em associação aos tratamentos convencionais. Para tal, uma pesquisa bibliográfica foi realizada nas bases de dados EMBASE, MEDLINE e LILACS com a seleção de artigos originais e relatos de caso publicados entre os anos de 2017 e 2023, resultando na inclusão de 14 estudos nesta revisão. Os resultados dos artigos analisados indicaram que a resposta à terapêutica do CDB foi heterogênea nas diversas condições e que algumas variáveis ainda não foram estudadas, como o efeito a longo prazo. Foi observado também, que o efeito medicinal do CBD em crises convulsivas associadas a algumas das condições neurológicas foi, em sua maioria, positivo, minimizando a frequência e a gravidade desse sintoma. Portanto, para que o tratamento adjuvante com o CDB em doenças que acometem o sistema nervoso seja viável, é necessária a realização de novos estudos acerca da substância fitoterápica a fim de obter melhora clínica dos pacientes.