bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
EVALUATION OF MANDIBULAR FRACTURE PATTERNS AND TREATMENT METHODS: A SINGLE CENTER RETROSPECTIVE STUDY
Authors: Asan Canay , mursalov Emil , Demirba Ahmet , Soylu Emrah , Bilge Suheyb , Topan Cihan , Kaba yusuf , Alkan Alper
Published: August 2023

Objectives: Mandible fractures are among the most common bone fractures in the maxillofacial region. Correct and early treatment is important in mandible fractures. The aim of this study is to retrospectively examine and analyze the patterns and treatment methods of mandibular fractures seen in patients admitted with trauma.
Methods: Patients treated for mandible fractures between 2006- 2021 years were included in this retrospective study. The files and archive records of the patients were scanned retrospectively. Demographic, clinical and radiological data were recorded. The treatment methods of the patients included in the study were evaluated.
Results: 176 patients with a total of 246 fractures were included to the study. Simple fractures were found in 130 patients, green tree fractures in 12 patients, and comminuted fractures in 34 patients. There were 147 un-favorable and 29 favorable fractures in total. Fall was found to be the most common etiologic cause in all gender and age groups (n=55, 31.2%). Angle fracture was observed most frequently in single fracture cases, while condyle fracture was the most common accompanying fracture type in multiple fractures. 88 patients were treated with the open and, 56 with the closed approach, and 32 with both the open and closed approach.
Conclusion: Fracture type and etiologic cause are closely related with the type of the fracture. Mandible fractures should be carefully examined and the most appropriate treatment for the type of fracture should be applied as soon as possible.
Investigation of the sperm aquaporin molecules expression in fertile and infertile men
Authors: Gevrek Fikret , k Arif , Kara Mikail , Katar Muzaffer , Erdemir Fikret
Published: August 2023

Aim: Infertility is pregnancy failure for a year without protection, despite regular sexual intercourse. Various disorders and deficiencies in both genders can cause this situation, and a considerable portion of these cases consists of male infertility. We aimed to investigate the relationship between aquaporin molecules expressed in human sperm cells and male infertility.
Materials and methods: We carried out the study on the sperm cells of two different groups consisting of ten fertile and twenty infertile men older than eighteen. Smear slides were prepared following spermiogram testing. These slides were stained using the Diff-quick and immunohistochemistry protocols to test the Kruger strict sperm morphology and detect the immune expression of the AQP molecules, respectively.
Results: The results of the spermiogram and Kruger-strict sperm morphology analysis showed that average sperm cell count and numerical sperm parameters values in the semen of infertile individuals decreased, and sperm counts with anomalies were higher in infertile ones versus those of fertile (p<0.05) as predicted. Our immunohistochemical analysis findings revealed that the immune expression of each aquaporin molecule was reduced slightly in infertile men regarding fertile ones, but the decrease was not statistically significant (p>0.05).
Conclusion: According to our findings, the immune expression of infertile ones' aquaporin molecules was reduced by a small amount, even if this was not statistically meaningful. These molecules of the sperm cells can not be primarily associated with male infertility. However, further advanced-level research is required on this issue to make a precise decision.
Can the Blood Urea Nitrogen to Serum Albumin Ratio Predict a Prolonged Hospital Stay in Patients with Acute Cholecystitis?
Authors: zkan Abuzer , zsivri Kadir , n Abdullah , zdemir Serdar
Published: August 2023

Aim: The gallbladder inflammation with or without stones is acute cholecystitis. The blood urea nitrogen to serum albumin ratio (BAR) is a biomarker of acute pulmonary embolism, pneumonia, critical illness, and prognostic mortality in geriatric patients. We evaluated the predictive ability of BAR for prolonged hospital stay in acute cholecystitis.
Materials and Methods: This study was designed retrospectively and evaluated data collected at an emergency department from January 5, 2022, through April 5, 2022. A seven-day hospitalization period was determined as the limit for long-term hospitalization, with the patients staying in the hospital for eight days or longer being included in the prolonged hospital stay group.
Results: The study was conducted over the data of 220 patients. The mean age (25th-75th percentile) was 59.0 (43.8-71.0) years, and 109 (50 %) patients were female. During the one-month follow-up, four (2 %) patients died. In total, 86 patients underwent surgery. The odds ratio was determined as 4.88 [95% confidence interval (CI): 1.66-14.37, p=0.002] for BAR, 2.81 (95% CI: 1.36-5.78, p=0.004) for blood urea nitrogen, and 0.13 (95% CI: 0.04-0.38, p<0.001) for albumin.
Conclusion: BAR calculated at the time of first presentation to the emergency department can predict prolonged hospital stay in patients with acute cholecystitis.
To Use of Triglyceride/HDL Cholesterol Ratio to Predict Insulin Resistance and Dysglycemia in Overweight and Obese Children
Authors: iftci Nurdan , Kaya Leman
Published: August 2023

ABSTRACT
Aim: Numerous studies have demonstrated a clear relationship between high triglyceride to high-density lipoprotein cholesterol ratio (TG/HDL-C) and decreased insulin sensitivity, nonalcoholic fatty liver disease, and metabolic syndrome. Dysglycemia may result from increased insulin sensitivity. No study has examined the relationship between this ratio and dysglycemia in the literature. In this study, we aimed to determine if the TG/HDL-C ratio of 2.27 would serve as a marker for detecting dysglycemia in the oral glucose tolerance test (OGTT).

Materials and Methods: This study consists of a retrospective and cross-sectional analysis of 101 patients aged 8.93-17.79 years who were assessed for overweight and obesity in pediatric endocrine outpatient clinics and underwent oral glucose tolerance test as a screening tool for prediabetes and/or type 2 diabetes. The patients’ anthropometric, physical examination, radiological and laboratory data were collected from the electronic and paper-based patient records.

Results: In overweight and obese children, the TG/HDL-C ratios of 2.27 and higher were correlated with HOMA-IR and insulin levels, similar to previous studies (p <0.05). While basal fasting glucose was significantly higher in patients with dysglycemia (p< 0.05), there was no correlation between basal fasting insulin, HbA1C, TG/HDL-C ratio, BMI-SDS and dysglycemia.

Conclusion: Although it was shown in this study that there is a relationship between an increased TG/HDL-C ratio and insulin level, no relationship was found with dysglycemia.
ACCURACY AND RELIABILITY OF FREE HAND C7 PEDICLE SCREWS IN POSTERIOR CERVICAL FIXATION
Authors: TUFAN Azmi , CEL Murat
Published: August 2023

Objective: Lateral mass screws are widely used for cervical vertebra fixation. The lateral mass of the C7 vertebra is small in volume. Therefore, the potential risks of biomechanical failure of screws applied to lateral masses makes the pedicle screw a better option for the C7 level. Although cervical pedicle screw application is thought to be a difficult and risky procedure in terms of neurovascular injury, it is actually a very safe method since the a.vertebralis does not pass through the C7 vertebra. In this study, we aimed to evaluate the technical details and screw accuracy of free hand pedicle screw placement in C7 vertebra fixation.
Materials and Methods: Forty-six patients (92 screws) who underwent free hand pedicle screw placement in the C7 vertebra due to various cervical pathologies were included in this study. Measurements were made on routinely obtained preoperative and postoperative CT images. Screw malpositions and screw application angles, such as the pedicle screw causing a cortical violation in the bone structure or its progression towards the spinal canal and vertebral foramen, were carefully examined.
Results: Postoperative CT imaging revealed grade 2a cortical violation in 6 screws, grade 2b cortical violation in 1 screw, and grade 3 malposition in one screw. Radiculopathy was seen postoperatively in one patient. No vascular injury was observed postoperatively in any patients.
Conclusions: Placing a free hand pedicle screw in the C7 vertebra is a successful and safe method. At this point, we see the C7 pedicle screw application as a starting point in the learning curve for the entire cervical region pedicle screwing.
Efficacy and safety of transarterial embolization in patients with intraabdominal hemorrhage: Experience from two centers
Authors: Kaya Veysel , Tahtabasi Mehmet
Published: August 2023

Objective: To evaluate the safety, efficacy, and clinical outcomes of transarterial embolization (TAE) in patients with intraabdominal hemorrhage.
Materials and methods: Eighty-one patients who underwent intraabdominal TAE between January 2020 and March 2023 were evaluated retrospectively. Patients who underwent transarterial chemoembolization (n=15), mass embolization (n=12), and venous embolization (n=4) were excluded. Patient characteristics, hemorrhage etiology, embolized arteries, embolizing agents used, technical and clinical success, and rebleeding and mortality rates were recorded.
Results: A total of 50 patients (37 males, 74%) were included in the study. The mean age of patients was 53.4±21.1 years. The most common pathology causing hemorrhage was upper gastrointestinal bleeding due to peptic ulcers (n=21, 42%), followed by tumors (n=8, 16%), iatrogenic causes (n=8, 16%), and trauma (n=6, 12%). The most commonly used embolizing agents were isolated coil (n=26, 52%) and a combination of coil and polyvinyl alcohol (n=12, 24%). The rate of technical success was 98% (n=49/50), and catheterization could not be performed in only one of the patients due to advanced vasospasm in the first procedure. After the first angiography, rebleeding occurred in 8% (n=4) cases, of which three were due to peptic ulcers and one was related to gastric cancer. One of these patients died in hospital, while the remaining three were discharged. The rate of in-hospital mortality was 16% (n=8) in all patients, and the clinical success rate was 84% (n=42).
Conclusion: TAE provides high rates of immediate and complete hemostasis with low complication rates. It is an effective method, especially for solid organ injuries and in the management of bleeding complications after surgery or intervention.
Efficacy of Nivolumab as second-line Treatment for Elderly Patients with Metastatic Malign Melanoma
Authors: nsal Oktay , c Ozan , zdemir Nuriye , zet Ahmet
Published: August 2023

Objectives:
This study aimed to assess the clinical characteristics, effectiveness and safety of nivolumab monotherapy in patients aged 65 years and older with metastatic melanoma.
Materials and Methods:
This study included patients aged 65 years and older who were diagnosed with metastatic cutaneous or mucosal melanoma. Patients with BRAF wild type, ECOG performance status 0-1, and who had previously received one line of chemotherapy were included, irrespective of PD-L1 expression. The study analyzed PFS, OS, and adverse event profiles.
Results:
A total of 21 patients, with a median age of 70, were included in the study. The median PFS for nivolumab as second-line therapy in elderly patients was 3.5 months (95% CI, 1.5 to 5.6 months), while the median OS was 14.5 months (95% CI, 10.3 to 18.6 months). The most common grade 1-2 adverse events were anemia (66.7%) and serum creatinine increase (23.8%). Additionally, the rate of grade 3-4 adverse events due to all causes was 28.6%. No grade 5 adverse events were observed.
Conclusion:
Nivolumab is effective and safe as second-line therapy in patients 65 years of age and older with metastatic melanoma. It is a tolerable and effective treatment choice for elderly patients who cannot received Nivolumab in first line therapy.
A Blended Soft Computing Model for Stock Value Prediction
Authors: NSSSN Usha , R Dr
Published: August 2023

Stock investments play a crucial role in deciding the global economic growth of the country. Investors can optimize profit and avoid risk through accurate stock value prediction models, which motivates researchers to work on various aspects of correlated features and predictive models for stock value prediction. The existing stock value prediction models used data like Twitter, microblogs, price history, and Google trends. On the other hand, Domain-specific dictionary-based deep learning evolved as a competitive model for alternative models in stock value prediction. But accuracy of these models depends on the quality of the input, the correlation among the features, and the correctness of the sentiment scores generated for the dictionary terms.
Financial news sentiment analysis for stock value prediction with dictionary-based learning needs attention in improving the quality of the input and dictionary term’s sentiment score generation. The present research aims to develop a Blended soft computing model for stock value prediction (BSCM) with cooperative fusion and dictionary-based deep learning. In the current work, six Indian stocks that cover uptrend, sideways, and downtrends characteristics are considered with stock price histories and news headlines from 8th August 2016 to 31st March 2023, i.e., 2427 days. The number of records in the price history dataset is 14,562, and the news headlines dataset is 46,213. The performance of the stock value prediction can be improved by taking advantage of multi-source information and context-aware learning. The present research aims to achieve three objectives: 1. Apply cooperative fusion to combine the news headlines and price history of stocks collected from multiple sources to improve the quality of the input with correlated features. 2. Build a dictionary, FNSentiment, with a novel strategy. 3. Predict stock values using FNSentiment and News Sentiment Prediction Model (NSPM) integration. In the experimentation, the proposed model outperformed the state-of-the-art models with an accuracy of 91.11, RMSE of 10.35, MAPE of 0.02, and MAE of 2.74.
Trends and challenges of Arabic Chatbots: Literature review
Authors: Saoudi Yassine , Gammoudi Mohamed
Published: August 2023

A conversational system is a natural language processing task that has recently attracted increasing attention with the advancements in Large Language Models (LLMs) and Language Models for Dialogue Applications (LaMDA). However, Conversational Artificial Intelligence (AI) research has mainly been carried out in English. Despite the growing popularity of Arabic as one of the most widely used languages on the Internet, only a few studies have concentrated on Arabic conversational dialogue systems thus far. In this study, we conduct a comprehensive qualitative analysis of the key research works in this domain, examining the limitations and strengths of existing approaches. We start with chatbot history and classification. Then, we examine approaches that leverage Arabic chatbots Rule-based/Retrieval-based and Deep learning-based. In particular, we survey the evolution of Generative Conversational AI with the evolution of deep-learning techniques. Next, we look at the different metrics used to assess conversational systems. Finally, we outline language Challenges for building Generative Arabic Conversational AI.
Optimal Design of Fuzzy Controller for Photovoltaic Maximum Power Tracking Using Particles Swarm Optimization Algorithm
Authors: Barjoei Pouya , Kouhpaei Mehrdad
Published: August 2023

Solar panels have non-linear current-voltage characteristics and a specified maximum power point, which depends on environmental factors like the solar radiation and ambient temperature. The voltage-power curve of the photovoltaic system has multiple peaks under different atmospheric conditions that reduce the efficiency of the maximum power tracking techniques. This paper proposes an optimal design of a fuzzy controller using particle swarm optimization algorithm to track the maximum power point of a photovoltaic system operating under different conditions to improve its performance. The proposed system optimizes the particle swarm to produce an optimal working coefficient, which varies with photovoltaic parameters to extract maximum power. Results of simulations – performed using the MATLAB software - show the advantages of the proposed method, namely the ability to track the maximum power point in a short time and maintain the output waveform despite the relatively high variations in environmental conditions.
Rapid Prototyping of Image Contrast Enhancement Hardware Accelerator on FPGAs Using High-Level Synthesis Tools
Authors: Bilal Muhammad , Harasani Wail , Yang Liang
Published: August 2023

Rapid prototyping tools have become essential in the race to market. In this work, we have explored employing rapid prototyping approach to develop an intellectual property core for real-time contrast enhancement which is a commonly employed image processing task. Specifically, the task involves real-time contrast enhancement of video frames, which is used to repair washed out (overexposed) or darkened (underexposed) appearance. Such scenario is frequently encountered in video footage captured underwater. Since the imaging conditions are not known a priori, the lower and upper limits of the dynamic range of acquired luminance values need to be adaptively determined and mapped to the full range permitted by the allocated bitwidth so that the processed image has a high-contrast appearance. This paper describes a hardware implementation of this operation using contrast stretching algorithm with the help of Simulink high-level synthesis tool using rapid prototyping paradigm. The developed model can be directly used as a drop-in module in larger computer vision systems to enhance Simulink computer vision toolbox capabilities, which does not support this operation for direct FPGA implementation yet. The synthesized core consumes less than 1% of total FPGA slice logic resources while dissipating only 7 mW dynamic power. To this end, look-up table has been employed to implement the division operator which otherwise requires exorbitantly large number of logic resources. Moreover, an online algorithm has been proposed which avoids multiple memory accesses. The hardware module has been tested in a real-time video processing scenario at 100 MHz clock rate and depicts functional accuracy at par with the software while consuming lower logic resources than competitive designs. These results demonstrate that the appropriate use of modern rapid prototyping tools can be highly effective in reducing the development time without compromising the functional accuracy and resource utilization.
A comparative account using student feedback on diverse modules of e-learning used during COVID-19 lockdown for undergraduate medical teaching
Authors: Shaikh Fawwad , Naseeruddin Khaja , Ahmed Mohammed , Afsar Nabila , Begum Naseem , Krishna Madhipati , Chandrasekhar Addepalli
Published: August 2023

Need has been the mother of innovation and with the global pandemic of the highly infectious disease COVID 19, there has been a paradigm shift from conventional teaching to digital mode of virtual teaching methods. This task has been achieved by using various platforms available on the digital network, the internet. This work describes the change in medical education, using student feed-back on various modules used in teaching during that period. The feedback survey was conducted online by using the available platforms. The Google forms were used as a survey tool for conducting this survey. The responses were collected from all implied consenting students attending the various teaching sessions across different years of training, belonging to our medical institution. All the participants were adult students attending a medical college. The response rate among the participants was 54%. The respondents were majority 184 (76%) female gender. Nearly 90% opted for Google Meet/classroom as a preferred online module. The choice of selecting this module among the students was found to be statistically significant as compared to other options. The selection was based on the virtue of attributes such as user-friendly application, user satisfaction, beneficial, appealing, less technically challenging, convenient and cost-effective nature. Hence to conclude we may imply to say that this study was unique in assessing the mind of the medical students against this novel e-learning based online mode of education which has taken them by surprise. Though the method is good, there is a lacking that it has; as compared to the conventional means of teaching. This may be used to revise and consolidate the teaching process but not as to replace the classical method rather it should complement it.
The Efficacy and Safety of Using Opioids in Acute Pancreatitis: an Update on Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Authors: Almulhim Mohamed , Almulihi Qasem , Almumtin Hamzah , Alghanim Mohammed , AlAbdulbaqi Doaa , Almulihi Fatimah
Published: August 2023

Background: Most patients with acute pancreatitis (AP) suffer from abdominal pain that requires immediate pain relief, and there are various medication choices available, with opioids being the most prescribed analgesics. Objective: Our objective is to compare the use of opioids with other medications in emergency settings for managing pain in patients with AP. Methods: A systemic search was conducted in electronic databases (PubMed/Medline, Cochrane Library, Embase and Google Scholar) from inception to Feb 2023. All statistical analyses were conducted in Review Manager 5.4.1. The study’s inclusion criteria was then selected. Only those Randomized Controlled Trials were involved that included patients having AP in an emergency setting. A random-effect model was used when heterogeneity was seen to pool the studies, and the result was reported in the Odds Ratio (OR) and Mean Difference (MD) along with the corresponding 95% confidence interval (CI). Narrative analysis was conducted for those variables which did not have sufficient data be included in the quantitative analysis. Results: We include eight Randomized Controlled Trials in our study. The Pooled result showed non-significant differences in adverse effects between the two interventions (OR 1.42 [95% CI 0.62, 3.23]; p value= 0.40; I2= 20%). While overall, significantly additional drugs were used in the control group (OR 0.22 [95% CI 0.06, 0.85]; p value= 0.03; I2= 72%). Pain score and severity levels were also analyzed. We used a narrative approach to analyze the length of stay, mean time to reach significant decrease in pain, and mortality, which were all non-conclusive. We also narratively assessed the Pediatric population. Conclusion: Opioids do not provide significant superiority over other medications and should be avoided due to their addictive nature.
Non-obstetric Acute Abdomen in Pregnancy: a Review of Literature
Authors: Alsadery Humood , Bamalan Omar , Aljubran Hussain , Albaish Lama , Ghanim Basmah
Published: August 2023

Background: Acute abdomen in pregnancy (AAP) is defined as intensive abdominal pain lasting less than 24 hours that may require urgent surgery. It is a challenging situation to diagnose and manage, as it is associated with pain due to the normal anatomical and physiological changes that occur during pregnancy. Objective: Therefore, understanding these changes and their effect on almost every system, will help us appreciate the upcoming causes of AAP, mainly the non-obstetric surgical emergencies (e.g., appendicitis, cholecystitis). Methods: This article highlights the importance of the well-rounded care that should be offered to every pregnant patient presenting to any center with a Non-obstetric Acute Abdomen. The causes are discussed separately (for surgical pearls), laparoscopic approach and radiologic modality decision-making in pregnancy, which is an academic and a practice-based helpful summary. Results and Discussion: This article highlights the importance of the well-rounded care that should be offered to every pregnant patient presenting to any center with a Non-obstetric Acute Abdomen. The causes are discussed separately (for surgical pearls), laparoscopic approach and radiologic modality decision-making in pregnancy, which is an academic and a practice-based helpful summary. Results and Discussion: In addition, the sequence of ideas and language used in the article was based to help the reader understand the topic, rather than inform them about it. In addition, the utility of laparoscopy in pregnancy remains a concern due to the possible risk of injury to the fetus and fetal acidosis. Although, trials showed that laparoscopy was associated with less blood loss and a shorter hospital stay. Moreover, in some cases radiographic imaging is necessary, posing a diagnostic dilemma. Conclusion: AAP is a major concern that requires early interventions to pinpoint the cause and manage the patient, properly.
Aplasia Cutis Congenita of the Scalp with Bone Defect and Exposed Sagittal Sinus in Trisomy 13 Newborn – a Case Report
Authors: AlMatrif Fisal , Shammari Ahmad , Nefily Raed , AlAnazi Rawan , Abdulwahab Abdulrahman , Ammar Ahmed
Published: August 2023

Background: Aplasia cutis congenita is a heterogeneous disorders group with a rare reported incident of 0.5 to 1 in 10,000 births. ACC can be associated with physical defects or syndrome that may help in diagnosis, prognosis and further evaluation of the patient. Trisomy 13 is one of the most common fetal life limiting diagnosis which is associated with ACC of membranous type scalp. Objective: In this article, we report cases of aplasia cutis congenita of the scalp with dura and bone defect and exposed sagittal sinus in newborn diagnosed to have trisomy 13. It emphasizes the importance of ACC associated syndrome which is having high mortality prior to surgical intervention. Case presentation: The patient was born at 35 weeks of gestation. Her physical examination revealed a newborn girl with dysmorphic facial features including widely separated eyes, downward slanting of the palpebral fissure, microphthalmia, retrognathia, and low seat ears. She had area of loss of scalp skin and skull bone with seen brain tissue and sagittal sinus were exposed that was measure 6 by 5 cm in size. Additionally, she had a clenched fist and overlapping fingers and rocker bottom feet. Laboratory investigations include basic labs and the TORCH screen was negative. On the 9th day of life, a chromosomal analysis showed a female karyotype with three copies of chromosome number 13 in all 20 metaphase cells counts. Conclusion: The patient was managed conservatively. However, a multidisciplinary team agreed on do not resuscitate with no further surgical intervention as survival rate of trisomy 13 is poor.
Research of cystic echinococcus serology in people living in rural areas and dealing with animals with the immunochromatographic method: A small-scale cross-sectional study
Authors: Yilmaz Ahmet , Orhan Figen , Uslu Hakan , Ucar Mahmut
Published: August 2023

Cystic echinococcus (CE) is a parasitic disease in humans and animals. Our study was performed with the aim of identifying the serology of hydatic cyst disease caused by the Echinococcus granulosus vector, causing a significant health problem in Eastern Anatolia and specifically in our province, among people living in rural areas and involved in animal husbandry. The population for this study comprised 75 volunteers living in rural regions of Erzurum practicing animal husbandry. Blood samples were stored at -40 °C until the time of the study. A survey form was completed to be able to identify the demographic data of participants and to reveal risk factors in terms of infectious vectors. After thawing blood samples at the time of the study, the immunochromatographic test procedure was implemented. The age distribution in the study group was 18 to 70 years, with a mean age of 46.8±15.97 years. The group comprised a total of 75 people, including 29 women (38.7%) and 46 men (61.3%). Of these 75 people with immunochromatographic screening performed, 72 were negative (96%) and 3 were weakly positive (0.5) (4%). It is notable that 4% CE seropositivity was found among individuals with no complaints. Linked to this seropositivity result, it is considered that creating a comprehensive CE screening program will be beneficial for individuals involved in animal husbandry.
Annexin A3 levels in patients with schizophrenia and bipolar disorder
Authors: Ozturk Alpaslan , Gul Mehmet , Canli Derya , Menekse Elif
Published: August 2023

Schizophrenia and bipolar disorder are disorders characterized by alterations in cellular and molecular mechanisms. Annexin A3 (ANXA3) has various effects on neural mechanisms and membrane phospholipid function and both mechanisms are thought to be associated with psychotic disorders. Our study consisted of 93 schizophrenia and bipolar disorder and 52 healthy controls. ANXA3 was analyzed by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA). ANXA3 levels were significantly different between the groups (p<0.001). ANXA3 levels of the control group were higher than ANXA3 levels of schizophrenia and bipolar disorder groups (p<0.001, p<0.001). The ANXA3 levels of the bipolar group were higher than the ANXA3 levels of the schizophrenia group (p<0.001). Laboratory levels of B12, folate, vitamin D, glucose, urea, creatinine, prothrombin time (PT), gamma-glutamyl transferase and lactate dehydrogenase were compared between the groups. B12 levels of the schizophrenia group were lower than B12 levels of bipolar and control groups (p=0.05, p<0.001). Creatinine levels of the schizophrenia group were higher than the creatinine levels of the healthy group (p<0.05). According to posthoc test results, PT levels of the schizophrenia group were higher than PT levels of the healthy group (p<0.05). In line with these findings, we suggest that ANXA3 protein deficiency may have an important role in the physiopathology of schizophrenia and bipolar disorder and may be used as a biomarker in the diagnosis of some psychotic disorders.
Education of marginalized Muslim girls at higher secondary level in Murshidabad district, West Bengal
Authors: Hossain Altaf , Chandra Das Dr. Arjun
Published: August 2023

Education is the backbone of the nation just as women's education is the main tool for the development of society .Indian society is a traditionally and culturally diverse society. This society is inhabited by people of different classes, different castes, regions and different religions. Muslims are the largest minority group in India but educationally they are one of the most backward people in the country. Muslim women are far behind the boys and girls of other communities in terms of education, money and social status. Education is considered to be the only process that guides the social, economic, cultural and political development of the individual. Education is the only tool for change and development of the society. The main purpose of this research paper is to look at the reasons behind the backwardness of Muslim women in higher education. The main reasons for the backwardness of Muslim women in education are large families, ignorance about the importance of education, lack of connection between Madrasah education and modern education, poverty, negative attitude towards girl’s education, lack of security for girls.
FAKTOR-FAKTOR YANG MEMPENGARUHI TAXPAYER COMPLIANCE DALAM MEMBAYAR PROPERTY TAX DI KECAMATAN LENEK KABUPATEN LOMBOK TIMUR TAHUN 2021
Authors: Inayati Siti Reuni , Rana Syarif Hidayat  , Ikhwan Wadi  , Ahmad Murad
Published: August 2023

This study aims to examine the variables that affect taxpayer compliance. The variables in this study consisted of 2 (two) independent variables, namely awareness (X1), knowledge (X2) and the dependent variable, namely taxpayer compliance (Y). Data were obtained by distributing questionnaires that were distributed as many as (100), questionnaires that could not be processed as many as (7), questionnaires that did not return (-), damaged questionnaires as many as (-), and questionnaires that could be processed as many as (93). Data were analyzed using multiple regression analysis. The results of this study indicate that the variables of awareness and knowledge of taxpayers have no significant effect on taxpayer compliance.
PENGARUH DISKON, PROMOSI, DAN KEPERCAYAAN KONSUMEN TERHADAP PEMBELIAN PADA PENGGUNA SHOPEE
Authors: Putri Reno Kemala Sari  , Nila Heriter Quran  , Satriawan  , Galuh Mutia Ratna  , Topan Siswanto
Published: August 2023

Penelitian ini dilakukan guna mengetahui seberapa besar pengaruh Diskon, Promosi dan Kepercayaan Konsumen terhadap Keputusan Pembelian pada Pengguna Aplikasi Shopee di lingkup mahasiswa STIE AMM Mataram. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode analisis regresi linier berganda untuk memverifikasi pengaruh Diskon. Data yang digunakan merupakan data primer yang didapatkan dari penyebaran kuesioner dengan 60 responden. Hasil penelitian ini menunjukkan t pengaruh positif signifikan diskon terhadap keputusan pembelian pada mahasiswa STIE AMM Mataram yang menggunakan aplikasi Shopee. Terdapat pengaruh positif signifikan promosi terhadap keputusan pembelian pada mahasiswa STIE AMM Mataram yang menggunakan aplikasi Shopee. Terdapat pengaruh positif signifikan Kepercayaan Konsumen terhadap keputusan pembelian pada mahasiswa STIE AMM Mataram yang menggunakan aplikasi Shopee. Terdapat pengaruh positif signifikan secara simultan diskon, promosi dan kepercayaan konsumen terhadap keputusan pembelian pada mahasiswa STIE AMM Mataram yang menggunakan aplikasi Shopee. Terdapat promosi memliki pengaruh yang lebih terhadap keputusan pembelian pada mahasiswa STIE AMM Mataram dibandingkan diskon dan kepercayaan konsumen.
PROFITABILITA MEMEDIASI LABA DAN ALIRAN KAS TERHADAP NILAI PERUSAHAAN (Studi Kasus Pada Perusahaan Industri Dasar Dan Kimia Yang Terdaftar Di BEI Tahun 2020
Authors: Suparlan  , Asrin  , Nurhaliza
Published: August 2023

ABSTRAKPenelitian bertujuan untuk membuktikan ROE memediasi laba dan arus kas terhadap nilai perusahaan. Populasi pada penelitian ini adalah semua perusahaan manufaktur industri dasar dan kimia yang go public yang terdaftar di BEI tahun 2015 sampai 2019. Jumlah perusahaan yang menjadi populasi penelitian ini adalah 71 perusahaan. Analisis Moderate Regresi Linear digunakan untuk mengetahui pengaruh hubungan antara Variabel Laba, Arus Kas dan nilai perusahaan dengan ROE sebagai variabel moderating. Berdasarkan hasil analisis maka dalam penelitian ini dapat disimpulkan sebagai berikut: Hipotes 1 diterima artinya bahwa laba bepengaruh positif signifikan terhadap nilai perusahaan pada perusahaan industri dasar dan kimia di Bursa Efek Indonesia tahun 2015-2019. Hipotesis 2 diterima dapat disimpulkan bahwa arus kas bepengaruh positif signifikan terhadap nilai perusahaan pada perusahaan industri dasar dan kimia di bursa efek Indonesia tahun 2015-2019. Hipotesis 3 diterima dapat disimpulkan bahwa laba berpengaruh terhadap harga saham dengan adanya Return on Equity sebagai vafiriabel moderating yang mampu memperlemah dan memperkuat pengaruhnya. Hipotesis 4 diterima dapat simpulkan bahwa arus kas berpengaruh negatif signifikan terhadap nilai perusahaan dengan adanya profitabilitas sebagai variabel moderatingartinya mampu memperlemah pengaruh variabel terebut.
Pensamiento en diseño en la formación de ingenieros de sistemas
Authors: Salomón Rosana Hadad , Barrionuevo Analía , Ahumada Omar Matías Santillán
Published: August 2023

Los constantes cambios que plantea la sociedad del conocimiento requieren que la educación universitaria trabaje en la incorporación de nuevas prácticas y tendencias educativas emergentes que faciliten la vinculación del futuro egresado a un ámbito laboral cada vez más competitivo. Repensar la práctica docente y centrarse en el alumno, implica brindarle a este último un rol activo en su aprendizaje, permitiendo el desarrollo de competencias transversales cómo la autogestión del tiempo, la autoevaluación de su desempeño y el trabajo colaborativo entre pares, con el objetivo de que desarrolle la capacidad de planificar y ser protagonista de su formación, preparándose para un aprendizaje a lo largo de la vida que le permita responder a problemas reales y complejos. El siguiente trabajo de investigación plantea el uso de la Metodología de Pensamiento en Diseño, como una de las metodologías activas y factibles a ser utilizadas para promover el desarrollo de competencias en el ámbito de la ingeniería, que supone una manera de resolver problemas reduciendo riesgos y aumentando las posibilidades de éxito. Empieza centrándose en las necesidades humanas y a partir de ahí, observa, crea prototipos y los prueba, consigue conectar conocimientos de diversas disciplinas (psicología, sociología, marketing, ingeniería, entre otros.) para llegar a una solución humanamente deseable, técnicamente viable y económicamente rentable. Esta experiencia docente tiene de protagonistas a los estudiantes del último año de Ingeniería en Sistemas de Información, organizados en grupos de trabajo reducidos con el objetivo de elaborar posibles soluciones a problemas concretos utilizando tecnologías emergentes y acompañados por el equipo docente, en su rol de facilitadores del aprendizaje, auxiliando al estudiante en desarrollar sus capacidades metacognitivas en cada etapa de la metodología propuesta.
Procesos lúdicos educativos utilizando mundos virtuales en ingeniería
Authors: Salomón Rosana Hadad , Araujo Ruben Fernando , Dufour Elizabeth María Alexandra , Paredi Mario Alberto , Palacio Alberto Federico
Published: August 2023

El presente trabajo relata la experiencia del proyecto UTN 4109 "Procesos Lúdicos Educativos utilizando Mundos Virtuales" desde el cual se busca el desarrollo de actividades lúdicas que permitan apoyar y mejorar la enseñanza de las ingenierías. Aquí lo fundamental fue la conformación de un equipo de trabajo, su capacitación, su organización y la hipótesis de trabajo que guía a la investigación. Es posible estudiar los contenidos de la Ingeniería de una manera amena, entretenida, utilizando los mismos recursos que los jóvenes usan para sus entretenimientos. Así llegamos al estudio y adopción de herramientas como OpenSim, Moodle y Sloodle, bajo el cual está desarrollado nuestro Mundo Virtual.
Pelatihan Digital Pemasaran Sebagai Upaya Peningkatan Pemasaran Produk Industri Rumah Tangga berbasis Singkong
Authors: Nazriati Elda , Iqbal Muh. , Zunianto Rizki , Putri Mela Ayu Roza , Aqiel Usman Trirano , Insani Sakiya , Sabila Khairi , Graselda Risma , Dwi Plantika Lolita , Eltasos Fauzan , Herisiswanto Herisiswanto , Rofika Rofika , Endriani Rita , Wahyuni Sri , Zulharman Zulharman
Published: August 2023

Digital Marketing has a big influence on the competitive advantage of MSMEs in marketing their products. However, in reality, many MSMEs still do not know and do not understand digital marketing. All lines have begun to transform from conventional to digital. To improve and develop a business, one of the factors needed is reliable marketing.   Sialang Sakti is one of the villages in Tenayan Raya  District, one of the cassava-producing villages. It already has a cassava-based joint business group but is constrained in marketing its products. The service activity aims to help young people in Sialang Sakti Village create and use digital marketing to support the increase in sales of KUB SiAkang products. The achievement of activities is measured through observation and FGD with digital marketing groups. The activities carried out include forming digital marketing groups, socialization of digital marketing concepts, training on creating SiAkang social media accounts and digital marketing content, and uploading content created to social media. The result of the activity was the formation of a digital marketing group, increasing the youth's understanding of digital marketing; there was a SiAkang social media account and its digital marketing content.
La Realidad Aumentada en el proceso de Enseñanza-Aprendizaje
Authors: Barroso Kevin
Published: August 2023

En este estudio, se investiga el impacto de la realidad aumentada (RA) en el proceso de enseñanza-aprendizaje, abordando el problema de la falta de participación y comprensión de los estudiantes en entornos educativos tradicionales. Se reconoce la importancia de adoptar enfoques innovadores que fomenten la interacción y el aprendizaje activo para superar estas limitaciones. La motivación de este estudio radica en explorar cómo la realidad aumentada puede enriquecer la experiencia educativa y mejorar la comprensión de conceptos complejos. Se propone la integración de la RA como una herramienta poderosa que permite a los estudiantes interactuar con objetos virtuales en el mundo real, generando una experiencia inmersiva y tangible. Para evaluar los efectos de la RA en el aprendizaje, se llevaron a cabo experimentos y se presentaron casos de estudio. Los resultados obtenidos revelaron que la realidad aumentada facilita la comprensión de conceptos al proporcionar una representación visual y práctica de los mismos. Además, se observó un aumento en la motivación y el compromiso de los estudiantes al utilizar esta tecnología, lo que contribuye a un aprendizaje más significativo y duradero. Como conclusión principal, se destaca el potencial de la realidad aumentada como una estrategia efectiva para mejorar el proceso de enseñanza-aprendizaje en diversos contextos educativos.
Escalabilidad y Sostenibilidad en Implementaciones de Blockchain para Auditoría Informática: Retos y Soluciones Futuras
Authors: Pinto Ricardo
Published: August 2023

El artículo aborda los conceptos de escalabilidad y sostenibilidad en las implementaciones de blockchain para auditoría informática. Se examinan las definiciones de escalabilidad, considerando factores como el rendimiento de la red y la capacidad de procesamiento, así como la variabilidad según el tipo de blockchain utilizado. Asimismo, se analizan las dimensiones económicas, medioambientales y sociales de la sostenibilidad, destacando la importancia de reducir el consumo energético y garantizar la inclusión social en el acceso a la tecnología blockchain. El artículo propone una revisión sobre enfoques en los retos y soluciones para abordar los desafíos identificados en la implementación de la tecnología Blockchain en la auditoria informática.
Estrategias de auditoría de seguridad informática en cloud
Authors: Pilamunga Jonathan
Published: August 2023

Este artículo presenta una revisión sobre auditoria de seguridad en Cloud Computing, un sistema informático basado en Internet y centros de datos remotos que permite gestionar servicios de información y aplicaciones. El Cloud Computing ofrece a los usuarios acceso a recursos informáticos configurables, como redes, servidores, almacenamiento, aplicaciones y servicios, de manera ubicua y bajo demanda. Se destacan cinco características esenciales del Cloud Computing, que incluyen el autoservicio bajo demanda, el amplio acceso a la red, el conjunto de recursos, la rápida elasticidad y el servicio medido. Además, se analizan tres tipos de nubes: la nube pública, la nube privada y la nube híbrida, resaltando sus características, beneficios y aplicaciones. La auditoría informática se destaca como una herramienta fundamental para evaluar y garantizar la seguridad y protección de los datos en el Cloud Computing.
Audit of Completion of Computed Tomography (CT) Request Forms at the Cancer Diseases Hospital (CDH) of Zambia
Authors: Chanda Enerst , Bwanga Osward , Sindaza Ncheebe , Nachalwe Chipampe Mercy , Chisha Mike
Published: August 2023

Background: Computed tomography (CT) is a common imaging examination requested for the diagnosis and effective management of diseases and injuries. The effectiveness of an imaging examination is greatly increased if the request form is adequately completed.

 Objective: This study aimed at auditing the adequacy of completion of CT request forms filled in at the Cancer Diseases Hospital (CDH) of Zambia.

 Methods: This was a retrospective audit conducted at CDH in Zambia using a quantitative approach. A structured proforma was used to collect data from randomly selected filled out request forms (N=80) between April and July 2020. Data was presented using tables, graphs and analysed using descriptive statistics.

 Results: Of all the variables (N=14) audited, only the name and gender of the patients were provided in all the CT request forms. Other demographic information of patients was provided: age in N=78 (97.5%) and phone number in N=15(18.75%). Information about the examination was provided: requesting date in N=75 (93.75%), clinical details in N=77 (96.25%), examination in N=78 (97.5%), creatinine results in in N=4 (4.5%) and allergies in N=2 (2.25%). None of the request forms had diabetes information. Information related to the referring medical practitioners was provided: requesting department in N=35 (43.75%), name in N=14 (17.5%), signature in N=73 (91.25%) and phone number in N=8 (10%). Lastly, N=78 (97.5%) of the request forms were legible. 

 Conclusion:  The CT request forms are incompletely and inadequately filled at CDH. An awareness programme for medical practitioners is recommended as well as re-auditing after 12 months to assess any improvement.
Knowledge, attitude and practice of child adoption among men and women attending the infertility clinic at the University of Benin Teaching Hospital, Benin City
Authors: Isikhuemen Maradona Ehikioya
Published: August 2023

Objective:to determine the knowledge, attitude and practice of child adoption among men and women attending the infertility clinic at the University of Benin Teaching Hospital, Benin City.Methods:This was a cross-sectional descriptive stthstudy conducted between 1 October, 2018 and 30 May, 2019 among 264 men and women attending the infertility clinic at the University of Benin Teaching Hospital, a major tertiary referral Centre in southern Nigeria. Ethical approval for this study was obtainedandrespondentswereassuredofconfidentiality. Data was analysed using the IBM Statistical Package for Social Sciences, Version 21.

Results:The mean age of men and women was 37.26±6.9 years (42.12±6.2 for males and 37.24±7.7 for females). Out of the 264 respondents, 86% of males and 87.9% of female respondents have heard of child adoption in the past. Majority of the respondents, 232 (82% males and 89.3% females) thought of adoption as a good thing which should be encouraged. A hundred and six (44% of males and 39.3% of females) were willing to adopt a child. Only 2 respondents had adopted a child. Level of education of the female respondents significantly influenced attitude towards child adoption (p=0.01). Sex of respondents did not influence their attitude towards child adoption.

Conclusion:Majority of infertile men and women had a positive attitude towards child adoption but the practice was rather poor