bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Evaluation of Marigold genotypes for Higher Yield and Profitability in Bihar
Authors: Singh Deepti
Published: March 2024

"Marigold (Tagetes spp.) is one of the most important flower crop grown commercially in different parts of India especially in the plains. It is a short duration, free flowering, hairy, hardy, evergreen crop which has gained popularity because of adaptability to various soil and climatic conditions and longer blooming period. It is associated with festive occasions, marriages, religious ceremonies and social functions due to good keeping quality. Besides its pristine uses, now marigolds are economically used as cut flower for interior decoration, in hanging baskets, rock gardens, for landscaping purposes and beautification purposes. Leaf extract is a good remedy for earache, whereas flower extract is a good blood purifier, a cure for blood piles, ulcers and eye diseases. Essential oil of marigold has a great use in perfumery industries due to broncho dilatory, tranquilizing, anti-inflammatory and insect repellent effect. Marigold is a flower with diverse applications, thus making its cultivation as a profitable enterprise to the farmers both in terms of flowers as well as seed production. Since, soil and climate of Bihar is congenial for this crop, but due to lack of research and extension activities regarding its cultivation of good performing varieties, the information regarding agro-techniques and economics is lacking. To fill up this gap, a study was conducted in Bihar Agricultural University to evaluate different genotypes of marigold under Bihar conditions for higher yield and profitability. The study revealed that significantly highest flower yield was recorded with variety Hisar Jafari-2 (270.75 q/ha) which was at par to the yield obtained from genotype Inca Orange (258.85 q/ha). Highest cost of cultivation, Gross and Net Return along with B:C ratio 6.22 and 6.01 was also found in Hisar Jafari-2 and genotype Inca Orange."
Nature and Extent of Crop Diversification in Rajasthan: District-wise Analysis
Authors: Meena L.K.
Published: March 2024

"The present study was conducted to measure the nature and extent of crop diversification in different districts of Rajasthan and based on 39 years time series data and collected from various published sources, whole set of data were divided in two periods (pre WTO 1980-1995 and post WTO 1996-2014) and separate analysis was done to compare the extent of crop diversification in both the periods. Herfindhal index was used to measure diversification. Results found that both Jaisalmer and Barmer district moved from crop specialization to moderate diversification from first to second period. Jodhpur, Rajsamand, Udaipur, Jhunjhunu, Sikar, Jalore and Churu districts have obtained the values between 0.35 and 0.47 for first period which indicated moderate diversification in cropping pattern during first period whereas Jodhpur, Sikar, Jalore has obtained value of herfindhal index been range “between” 0.28 to 0.31 which indicated complete diversification in second period and Rajsamand, Udaipur and Churu districts indicated moderate crop diversification in the first and second period of the study. Herfindhal index value for remaining districts of the state were found between 0.08 to 0.33 which indicated complete diversification in cropping pattern of the districts in the first and second period of the study except Dungarpur district and it has been shifted from complete diversification to moderate diversification from first period to second period. Results also indicated that newly added district Karauli showed complete diversification in second period. During the first and second period highest value of herfindhal index was found in Jaisalmer (0.89) and Barmer (0.54) respectively. While lowest value of index was observed in Bundi district during both periods."
Impact Assessment of Socio-economic Factors on the Progress of Agriclinics and Agribusiness Centres (ACABC’s) Scheme in Rajasthan
Authors: Bairwa Shoji Lal
Published: March 2024

"A subsidy-based credit linked training programme “agriclinics and agribusiness centres scheme” was launched by government of India on 9th April, 2002 to strengthen the transfer of technology, extension services and also provide self-employment opportunities to technically trained agricultural graduates. The specific objectives of study are to study the relationship between socio-economic factors and progress and to assess the impact of socio-economic factors on progress of scheme in the state. In analysis of relationship, it was found that except sex and family size, all the socio-economic variables were significant at 5 per cent level. The logistic regression analysis found that the age coefficient was positive and significant at the 1 per cent level and the Exp (β) value associated with age was 1.519. This implies that there is positive relation between age and progress of agripreneurs. Similarly, the family size and income coefficient were also found significant at the 1 per cent level and Exp (β) value associated with family size and income were .085 and 2.607. Social group (1) was found significant at 5 per cent level Exp (β) value was .004 but social group (2) and social group (3) were did not significantly contribute to the progress of agripreneurs. Similarly, means of livelihood (1) and means of livelihood (2) were found non-significant, while means of livelihood (3) was found statistically significant at 5 per cent level along with .002 Exp (β) value. Land holding variable was also found positive significant at 5 per cent level along with 2.735 Exp (β) value."
Carbapenem Resistance Mechanisms in Acinetobacter baumannii: Spotlight on OXA Genes
Authors: Jasim Muhammad Kareem , Hadi Zainab Jaber , Alsherees Hashim Ali Abdualmeer , Annooz Aaedah
Published: March 2024

Acinetobacter baumannii is a highly problematic bacterium due to its multidrug-resistant nature and ability to rapidly develop resistance. Carbapenem-resistant A. baumannii (CRAB) is particularly concerning, recognized as a top priority pathogen by the World Health Organization (WHO). In this study, we aimed to assess the susceptibility of A. baumannii to antibiotics and characterize the presence of specific carbapenem resistance genes using PCR analysis. The study was conducted as a cross-sectional investigation at Al-Sader Medical City and Baghdad Teaching Hospitals between October 2022 and February 2023. A total of 59 A.baumannii isolates were collected from patients. To ensure accuracy in diagnosis, the isolates underwent thorough processing using morphological techniques, biochemical tests, and Vitek2 systems. The susceptibility of the isolates to 24 antibiotics was evaluated using the Kirby-Bauer method. Additionally, DNA extraction and PCR analysis were performed to detect the presence of carbapenem resistance genes. The study included analysis of 59 specimens collected from patients, including sputum, wound swabs, blood, and inguinal swabs. The majority of the isolates were obtained from in-patients, demonstrating a significant difference compared to outpatients. Among the studied isolates, the most prevalent carbapenem resistance gene detected was blaOXA51, present in 97% of the isolates. This highlights the substantial presence of blaOXA-mediated carbapenem resistance among A. baumannii strains in our study population. Furthermore, our findings revealed alarmingly high resistance rates against the majority of antibiotics commonly used to treat A. baumannii infections. Approximately 95% of the isolates were classified as extensively drug-resistant, indicating resistance to multiple classes of antibiotics. This poses significant challenges in terms of effective treatment options and emphasizes the urgent need for alternative strategies to manage A. baumannii infections.
Frequency of fimA Genotypes of P. gingivalis in Rheumatoid Arthritis Patients and Control group.
Authors: Jasim Haneen , Al-Turaihi Thanaa , Hadi Zainab , Abbas Jawad
Published: March 2024

Rheumatoid arthritis (RA): Chronic inflammatory polyarthritis, an autoimmune response targeting citrullinated antigens, due to destructive synovial joint inflammation. Porphyromonas gingivalis, a gram-negative bacterium residing in the subgingival tissues of the oral cavity, has been implicated in the association with RA, mainly due to the identification of a bacterial enzyme known as peptidyl arginine deaminase (PAD). The presence of this enzyme in P. gingivalis suggests its potential role in RA development by generating citrullinated antigens. Aims: The association between P. gingivalis and the development of anticitrullinated peptide antibody (ACPA) and if its role as an environmental risk factor of RA. Methods: This case-control study involved a total 140 participants, collection of blood and gingival crevicular fluid (GCF) samples from the participants, various tests were conducted, Specific PCR primers targeting fimA genotypes of P. gingivalis were utilized to amplify the relevant genetic regions.Statistical analysis used: Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS) version 26, a T-test and Chi-square (χ^2) test were utilized. Results: The p-values for ESR, ACCP, and IL-17 were 0.0001, 0.02, and 0.0001, respectively, indicating strong statistical significance for RA patients. Among the RA patients with P. gingivalis infection and the RA patients without P. gingivalis infection the analysis did not reveal a statistically significant difference in mean of ACCP and all biomarkers between the two groups (p-value=1.000) Conclusions: No association between P. gingivalis and the development of ACPA, the rise in ESR levels as disease severity escalates underscores the potential practicality of using ESR as an indicator to evaluate disease activity in RA, a trend towards a higher occurrence of gum problems among RA patients especially in category of patients developed gum problems before the onset of RA.
Implemantasi Teori Piaget Menggunakan Puzzle Pada Materi Pecahan Kelas V Sekolah Dasar
Authors: Iftidatul Nurul Maiyah  , Yola Novia Pratiwi  , Lilis oktavia  , Danaris bobby Saputra  , Resti Utami
Published: March 2024

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk membantu guru memberikan pembelajaran yang lebih kreatif dan inovatif bagi siswa kelas V pada materi pecahan. Metode yang digunakan adalah Observasi dan metode Resitasi pada penerapan teori Piaget. Jumlah subjek penelitian sebanyak 11 siswa. Dari hasil yang didapatkan pada tahap pertama, siswa diberikan soal pretest sebanyak 5 soal berisi pecahan biasa dan siswa belum bisa menyelesaikannya. Tahap kedua, penulis menerapkan teori piaget dengan menggunakan media puzzle dan siswa sudah mulai memahami materi pecahan.  Tahap ketiga, siswa diberikan quiz di  balik potongan puzzle dan mengerjakannya. Pada tahap ini terdapat beberapa siswa yang masih kesulitan dalam mengerjakan. Tahap keempat, siswa dibagi menjadi dua kelompok kemudian diberi quiz penjumlahan pecahan biasa dan pecahan campuran. Pada tahap ini siswa sudah berkembang lebih baik dalam memahami dan mengerjakan materi pecahan. Penulis menyimpulkan bahwa penerapan teori piaget pada materi pecahan menggunakan media puzzle dapat membantu proses belajar siswa lebih baik dari sebelumnya.
Pelatihan dan Pembuatan Website Profil Desa Karanglo Lumajang
Authors: Pinkan Nandita Al Zahra  , Nanda Kurniati Maulida  , Erdita Nur Rahmawassti  , Agus Milu Susetyo  , Ahmad Faizal Arifin  , Bakti Muhammad Nur Audin
Published: March 2024

Pelayanan administrasi berbasis website pada masa sekarang bukan hanya untuk pemerintahan di tingkat kota maupun daerah saja. Akan tetapi, di tingkat desa juga membutuhkan hal tersebut untuk menunjang kegiatan di daerahnya. Pada era teknologi saat ini sebuah layanan sudah menggunakan dan memanfaatkan teknologi informasi agar proses pelayanan menjadi lebih transparan, mudah, cepat dan efisien. Oleh karena itu, pada kegiatan pengabdian kepada masyarakat ini, penulis bersama dengan pihak aparat desa Karanglo, Kecamatan Kunir, Kabupaten Lumajang mengembangkan sebuah website yang berisi profil desa dan informasi pelayanan masyarakat khususnya warga desa setempat. Kegiatan ini dilakukan pada bulan Agustus hingga September 2023. Kegiatan ini laksanakan dalam bentuk pelatihan dan pembuatan secara bersama-sama antara pelaksana pengabdian dan aparat desa Karanglo. Hasil kegiatan ini telah mampu membuat pelayanan desa berbasis web. Website tersebut berisi beberapa fitur, di antaranya adalah beranda, profil desa, pemerintahan desa, data desa, berita terkini, info dan narahubung. Dengan adanya website ini, diharapkan mampu menunjang pelayanan desa dapat membantu pekerjaan aparat Desa Karanglo karena salah satu staf atau adminnya sudah dibekali cara mengelola website tersebut. Selain itu, adanya web ini akan memudahkan masyarakat desa dan lainnya dalam memperoleh informasi dan layanan di Desa Karanglo.
Strategi Penguatan UMKM Pasca Pandemi: Melalui Pendaftaran NIB Dan Sertifikat Halal
Authors: Sintya Wulandari  , Reno Feristyo Anarqi  , Muhammad Devra Anggara Fajari  , Ananda Cahyaning Putri Yulianto
Published: March 2024

Usaha Mikro Kecil dan Menengah (UMKM) memegang peranan penting dalam perkembangan perekonomian desa, dan berkontribusi pada penciptaan lapangan kerja baru. Namun, pandemi Covid-19 membuat UMKM mengalami kemerosotan. Melalui kegiatan Kuliah Kerja Nyata, di Desa Kedungmoro, Kecamatan Kunir, Kabupaten Lumajang, Provinsi Jawa Timur, dibentuk pro-gram kerja khusus yang bertema Penguatan UMKM Pasca Pandemi. UMKM di Desa Kedungmoro memiliki permasalahan dasar, yaitu para pelaku UMKM belum mengenal peranan serta manfaat Nomor Induk Berusaha (NIB) dan Sertifikat Halal. Oleh karena itu, dilakukan sosialisasi pengenalan Nomor Induk Berusaha (NIB) dan sertifikat halal serta pendampingan UMKM di Desa Ke-dungmoro. Adapun usaha yang dilakukan adalah survei kelayakan UMKM, pendampingan pendaftaran UMKM dan sertifikat halal, dan pendampingan inovasi  produk. Kegiatan ini dilakukan supaya dapat memberikan pengaruh dan perubahan agar UMKM Ke-dungmoro secara bertahap dapat bergerak maju menuju pasar yang lebih luas.  Berdasarkan penerapan program kerja yang telah dilakukan di Desa Kedungmoro, dapat membuahkan hasil dan membawa perubahan yang baik bagi UMKM di Desa Kedungmoro.
Cambios en los parámetros de calidad y atributos sensoriales de la carne del pulpo colorado patagónico (Enteroctopus megalocyathus) bajo diferentes tratamientos poscosecha
Authors: Dima Jimena B. , Fiedorowicz Kowal Martina V. , Castañeda Jorge , Ortiz Nicolás
Published: March 2024

Enteroctopus megalocyathus es un importante recurso comercial capturado por pesquerías de pequeña escala de Argentina y Chile, con acceso limitado a métodos de preservación con frío. En este sentido, el uso de métodos alternativos de conservación poscosecha podría ser útil para preservar la buena calidad del producto crudo. Se investigó el efecto de los tratamientos poscosecha mediante inmersión en agua de mar, hielo en escamas, ácido acético al 0,1% y un control en pulpo crudo durante el almacenamiento a 4 °C durante siete días. Bajo estos tratamientos, se evaluaron cambios en parámetros físicos, químicos, microbiológicos y atributos sensoriales. Los resultados mostraron que para el tratamiento control y agua de mar, el pulpo se volvió inaceptable al tercer día. Los tratamientos con hielo y ácido acético al 0,1% presentaron mejores parámetros de calidad física, química y microbiológica a lo largo de los días de almacenamiento. Con base en los atributos sensoriales, la carne de pulpo sumergida en ácido acético al 0,1% se mantuvo dentro de los límites de aceptabilidad hasta el quinto día, mientras que el tratamiento con hielo extendió la calidad inicial al menos durante siete días. Por tanto, el ácido acético al 0,1% podría ser un método económico y fácilmente aplicable durante el manejo poscosecha en la pesquería de E. megalocyathus.
Contraception for antiphospholipid syndrome and systemic lupus erythematosus (according to the recommendations of the European Alliance of Associations for Rheumatology/American College of Rheumatology, EULAR/ACR)
Authors: Reshetnyak T. M. , Kertchelaeva S. B. , Kosheleva N. M.
Published: March 2024

Maintaining and strengthening the health of the population is one of the primary functions of society. Inadequate understanding of the importance of contraception by the medical community and its application by society can lead to the population’s reproductive health becoming compromised. Basic knowledge of effective and safe contraceptive methods is important for every rheumatologist, as reproductive health affects both the general condition of patients and the course of the main rheumatic diseases (RH). This is particularly true for patients with antiphospholipid antibody (aPL) positivity, antiphospholipid syndrome (APS) and systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). The presence of aPL/APS, as well as the activity of SLE, are the main factors determining the choice of contraceptive method and the risk of hormonal contraception in patients with RH. Meanwhile, the use of appropriate (highly effective and safe) contraceptive therapy in this category of patients allows not only to plan the birth of a child, but also to avoid unwanted pregnancy in cases of disease activity, the use of embryotoxic and teratogenic drugs, as well as to carry out optimal treatment of concomitant pathology, which the supervising rheumatologist should be well aware of. This publication is devoted to the consideration of the main issues of contraception in the most “vulnerable” category of patients with RH – with positive aPL, APS and SLE.
Treatment and diagnostics of gout: Unsolved problems in clinical practice
Authors: Eliseev M. S. , Nasonov E. L.
Published: March 2024

The possibilities for diagnosing and treating gout have expanded significantly. However, this did not lead to solving the problem of timely diagnosis of gout, nor to improving control over it, nor to reducing mortality in patients with gout. In the article possible reasons of absence of the progress in gout control connected with the lack of usage of contemporary capabilities in diagnosis and mistakes in usage of drugs therapy is discussed. These should include the lack of conversance of medical stuff about sonography high informativity for gout diagnosis, low availability of polarizing microscopy and dual energy computer tomography; causeless ignore of prescribing prophylactic symptomatic therapy, usage of inadequate doses of drugs. Another reason may be the absence of unified concept regarding specific indications of prescribing urate-lowering drugs and choice of specific medicine.
Comparative study of sexual concentration in the elimination of sexual violence from feminist and Islamic legal theory
Authors: Sutisna  , Hambari  , Ratih
Published: March 2024

Feminist legal theory (FLT) is a critical legal movement in Indonesia. FLT takes issue with laws that prioritize masculine values, which limit social values because the law is dominant towards men and oppresses women. The paradigm of sexual consent was incorporated into Indonesian law as a result of this FLT movement. The focus of this research is how sexual consent affects the elimination of sexual violence from the point of view of feminist legal theory and Islamic law. Is sexual consent in accordance with the norms of Indonesian society and a solution to end sexual violence? This study used normative legal research methods. This research uses the research method of the library institute. Statutory approach (statute view) and comparative approach According to this study, sexual consent in the FLT perspective is sexual activity carried out with consent outside the consent of one party, including rape. Freestyle according to Islamic law may only be performed within the bonds of marriage, but outside of the bonds of marriage, such acts constitute adultery, even if done with consent or voluntarily. Not only is it not in accordance with the customs of Indonesian society, but it also contradicts the principles of Pancasila. Because sexual consent focuses only on "effect resolution" rather than "cause prevention," it does not seem to serve as a solution to stop sexual violence.
Druk op de ketel van de zorg: ethisch overleg als antwoord op morele stress
Authors: Denier Y.
Published: March 2024

The boiling kettle of care: ethical deliberation as an answer to moral distress

In challenging times like today, health professionals often need to intensify their courage and energy in order to continue doing the job with spirit and enthusiasm. Professional, caring and dignified care, that is what we all want. Unfortunately, increasing pressure determinants cause many forms of moral distress in medicine and health care. Moral distress is the wry feeling that we experience when the given care cannot be defined as ethically good. How can we deal with this in a sustainable and meaningful way?

This paper examines the phenomenon of moral distress in medicine and health care, describes it from an ethical perspective and focuses on the way in which ethics, ethical reflection, discussion and deliberation can help in dealing with it in a sustainable and meaningful manner.
DISSECÇÃO DE AORTA: ESTRATÉGIAS DIAGNÓSTICAS E TERAPÊUTICAS - UMA REVISÃO BIBLIOGRÁFICA
Authors: Mainardo Rodrigues Bezerra Lucas , Spindola Melo Carlos Daniel , Caldas de Araújo Luis Gustavo , Vidal da Mota Santos Eduardo , Lima Teixeira Mota Maria Eduarda , Moura Fernandes Pereira Jader , Osterno Aguiar Luma Neves , Carvalho Lima Thiago
Published: March 2024

A dissecção de aorta é uma emergência médica com alta mortalidade, exigindo diagnóstico precoce e intervenção imediata. Métodos avançados de imagem e terapias farmacológicas têm revolucionado o manejo da doença. Objetivo: Realizar uma revisão bibliográfica abrangente das estratégias diagnósticas e terapêuticas empregadas na dissecção de aorta. Métodos: Foram selecionados estudos originais e revisões publicados nos últimos 15 anos, com critérios de inclusão específicos, e realizada uma busca em diversas bases de dados eletrônicas. Resultados e Discussão: Avanços no diagnóstico, como a Angio-TC, melhoraram a precisão na detecção da lesão. O tratamento farmacológico, principalmente com betabloqueadores e bloqueadores dos canais de cálcio, continua sendo fundamental. A abordagem endovascular emergiu como uma alternativa viável à cirurgia aberta, destacando-se pela menor morbimortalidade e recuperação mais rápida. Desafios na gestão incluem a falta de consenso em diretrizes e a identificação de subgrupos de risco. Conclusão: A revisão ressalta a importância da abordagem multidisciplinar no diagnóstico e tratamento da dissecção de aorta. Destaca-se a necessidade contínua de pesquisa para melhorar os desfechos clínicos e promover a educação sobre os sinais e sintomas da doença. Avanços tecnológicos, como terapia genética, oferecem perspectivas promissoras para o futuro manejo da condição.
Entrevista al Neurocirujano Funcional Prof. Dr. Paolo Mazzone
Authors: Para la Investigación en Neurociencias Fundación CENIT
Published: March 2024

Durante su visita profesional por la Argentina, el Prof. Paolo Mazzone nos brindó una entrevista en la que compartió sus puntos de vista sobre innovaciones aplicadas al campo de la cirugía de Parkinson. Su experiencia en el tratamiento quirúrgico de pacientes con cuadros extrapiramidales y predominio de trastornos axiales relacionados con el equilibrio y la marcha, permitió que por primera vez en la Argentina se realizara una intervención quirúrgica mediante estimulación del núcleo tegmental pedúnculo pontino.
Reforming Digital Trade Rules at the WTO: Clarifying E-Commerce Regulation Policy Space for Economic Inclusion
Authors: Ayangbah Shirley
Published: March 2024

Purpose: The purpose is to critically analyze the challenges and opportunities associated with reforming digital trade rules at the WTO, in order to explore the implications of ambiguous language and propose new principles and interpretative guidance to refine the rules.

Methodology: The methodology involves analysis of ambiguous language in existing WTO agreements and proposed e-commerce rules, examination of influence on domestic digital sector capacity, case studies of digital industrial policies and technology regulations, and a proposal for new principles and interpretative guidance.

Findings: The key findings are that ambiguity allows powerful tech giants to contest policies, impacts nurturing of domestic digital sector capacity, and burdens emerging markets. Case studies illustrate tensions around policy space for inclusive innovation.

Unique contribution to theory, policy and practice: The unique contributions are the proposal of new principles to refine digital trade rules, development of interpretative guidance to affirm regulatory autonomy rights, and comparison with past WTO pharmaceutical patent waivers debate to emphasize need for adaptive and inclusive regulatory frameworks. Recommendations focus on promoting economic inclusion, innovation, competitiveness, and collaborative approaches in the digital era.
Spatio-Temporal Variation Seismicity Pattern in East Java Between 2002 and 2022 Based on the b-value and Seismic Quiescence z-value
Authors: Hisyam Farizky , Susilo Adi , Anshori Muhajir , Hasan Muhammad Fathur Rouf
Published: March 2024

East Java is one of the seismically active regions in part of the Sunda Arc whose seismicity pattern must be studied. Therefore, a spatio-temporal analysis of seismicity between 2002 - 2022 in East Java has been conducted. This analysis aims to investigate the seismotectonic conditions in the East Java region over the last twenty years, especially the seismicity patterns associated with significant earthquakes in East Java. The analysis was carried out by quantifying the spatial and temporal variations of seismicity parameters using b-value and z-value. The used data used are earthquake data from the USGS earthquake catalog during 2002 - 2022 in the East Java region. The analysis was performed using the ZMAP 6.0 program code using the maximum likelihood method. The results of the temporal analysis of b-values show that almost all significant earthquakes in East Java were characterized by a decrease in b-values of up to 0.2. Spatially, the significant earthquake on 10 April 2021 was associated with a low b-value (0.9). Temporal z-value analysis shows that the significant East Java earthquake was preceded by a quiet period (positive z-value) between 4 - 5 years (2003 - 2008 and 2012 - 2016). Spatial analysis of the z-value in the last 7 shows an increase in the z-value before the significant earthquakes occurred on 16 July 2019, 18 March 2020, and 10 April 2021. Therefore, the results of this study indicate that the b-value and z-value potentially can be used as precursors of the significant East Java earthquake.
HIGHLIGHTS

This is the first time a correlation of b-value and z-value as seismicity parameters has been carried out in East Java, Indonesia, as an attempt to determine the significant earthquake precursors
The significant earthquakes in East Java during 2002 - 2022 were marked by a decrease in b-value of up to 0.2
The quiet period in East Java lasted between 4 - 7 years, i.e. 2002 - 2009 and 2012 - 2016, characterized by a positive z-value peaked until +3.5
The z-value at the location of a significant earthquake epicenters show a positive value 2 - 3 years prior to the main quake 

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Handrithum Gaming Hub
Authors: Ms. Gauri A. Sonawane  , Ms. Priyanka Vadje  , Ms. Dhanshri Jadhav  , Mr. Gaurav Borse  , Mr. Aniket Kor
Published: March 2024

The "Handrithum Gaming Hub" Project Is an Exciting Blend of Computer Vision and Gaming Tech. Our Main Goal Is to Make Gaming More Fun by Creating a Pong Game That You Control Using Your Hands, Thanks To OpenCV-Based Hand Tracking. Imagine playing Pong without the need for a keyboard or joystick simply move your hands in the air to control the game. Through the use of smart image processing techniques, we capture and interpret hand movements in real-time, allowing for effortless control of the Pong paddles. This seamless interaction between gestures and game commands transforms the gaming experience, making it as natural as possible. Delving into the realm of computer vision, we harness the power of OpenCV to meticulously track every movement of the player's hands. The result is a swift and fluid translation of hand actions into precise game commands, elevating the gaming experience to a new level. Players will feel a physical connection to the game as they effortlessly guide the paddles on the screen with their hands.
Spring Less Suspension using Rocker Bogie Mechanism
Authors: Siddhant Bhalerao  , Ashlesha Mandhare  , Prof. Ravi Yenkar
Published: March 2024

The rocker bogie mechanism is a type of suspension system commonly used in robotic vehicles, particularly in space exploration rovers like NASA’s Mars rovers. Unlike traditional spring-based suspensions, the rocker bogie mechanism relies on a system of pivoting joints and linkages to maintain stability and traction over uneven terrain. This mechanism allows the vehicle to traverse rough surfaces by distributing weight and adjusting wheel positions to accommodate obstacles. Its abstract nature lies in its ability to provide stability and mobility without relying on springs, making it well-suited for navigating challenging environments such as rocky terrain or steep slopes. Overall, the rocker bogie suspension system is well-suited for applications where stability, mobility, and reliability are paramount, making it a preferred choice for planetary exploration missions and other off-road vehicles operating in rugged terrain
Optical Coherence Tomography Angiography in the Evaluation of Macular Retinal Microvasculature in Patients in the Early Clinical Stage of Alzheimer’s Disease – A Preliminary Report
Authors: Borucka Anna I. , Gabryelewicz Tomasz , Szaflik Jacek P. , Dorobek Małgorzata , Kita-Mosek Marta , Nesteruk Marta , Świerczyńska Marta , Wierzba Waldemar , Szaflik Jerzy
Published: March 2024

Introduction

Alzheimer’s disease (AD) is a chronic neurodegenerative condition causing cognitive decline among elderly individuals. In addition to neurological deficits, a key role in the onset and subsequent progression of AD Alzheimer’s disease-specific changes is attributed to vascular factors. Retinal microvasculature and cerebral small vessels share similar anatomical features and physiological characteristics, and damage to the retinal vascular bed can be observed at any stage of AD Alzheimer’s disease. Retinal microvasculature can be visualized and assessed non-invasively using the technique of optical coherence tomography angiography (OCT-A).

Aim of study

Evaluation of macular retinal microvasculature in the superficial capillary plexus based on OCT-A optical coherence tomography angiography images in patients diagnosed with the mild stage of Alzheimer’s dementia.

Material and methods

The study involved a total of 21 patients diagnosed with mild Alzheimer’s dementia confirmed by neuropsychological tests and neuroimaging studies. optical coherence tomography angiography OCT-A was used to determine vessel density in the superficial retinal capillary plexus (SRCP), i.e. generate a density map within five-field ETDRS circles with diameters of 3 mm and 6 mm.

Results

Alterations in the macular retinal capillary network were noted in all eyes studied. In the majority of eyes, there was a marked reduction in vessel density reflected in the quantitative metrics in the density map around the FAZ in at least one of the scans obtained for a given eye (3 mm x 3 mm and/ or 6 mm x 6 mm) and in the macroscopic evaluation of the superficial and deep capillary plexuses, capillary thinning, and irregular area/mexpansion of the FAZ.

Conclusions

Optical coherence tomography angiography OCT-A has the potential to serve as a valuable tool for screening or monitoring the response to therapies in patients with Alzheimer’s disease AD. However, further research is necessary to standardize study methodologies and determine whether impaired retinal microvasculature in patients with Alzheimer-type MCI or preclinical Alzheimer’s disease AD correlates with the advancement of cognitive decline and loss of neurons and cerebral blood vessels in individual Alzheimer’s disease AD patients and, hence, has clinical utility.
Exploring the Relationship between Self-Efficacy and Academic Procrastination: A Study among Psychology Students
Authors: Putra Natanael Ananda , Soetjiningsih Christiana Hari
Published: March 2024

This research aims to determine the relationship between self-efficacy and academic procrastination in psychology students. The method used is quantitative with a correlational design. 165 students aged 18 to 25 years studying for a bachelor's degree at the Faculty of Psychology at Satya Wacana Christian University were research participants using the Accidental Sampling technique. Research measurements used the General Self-Efficacy Scale (GSES) developed by Schwarzer and Jerusalem and the Academic Procrastination Scale (APS) developed by McCloskey, with data analysis using product moment correlation from Karl Pearson. The research found a negative relationship between self-efficacy and academic procrastination in Satya Wacana Christian University psychology students. This is indicated by a correlation coefficient of -0.147 with a significance value of 0.030 (p<0.05). This means that the higher the level of self-efficacy in students, the lower the level of procrastination in students, and conversely, the lower the level of self-efficacy in students, the higher the academic procrastination behaviour in students. The results of this research can be used as material to make efforts to increase self-efficacy to prevent procrastination behaviour in students.
Exploring Obstacles Experienced by Learners with High-Functioning Autism in Pursuing Careers in Sports
Authors: Mushambi Charles , Diale Boitumelo , Sefotho Maximus Monaheng , Eseadi Chiedu
Published: March 2024

This study investigated the obstacles faced by learners with high-functioning autism in pursuing careers in sports, at a special school in Johannesburg, South Africa. It explored strategies that these learners can use to overcome obstacles they may experience in pursuing careers in sports. The study used a qualitative methodology informed by an interpretive paradigm and intrinsic case study design. The study involved eighteen participants, namely six teachers, six parents and six learners. Data were collected through focus group interviews, semi-structured interviews, art-based career collages and document analysis. The data were analyzed through thematic analysis. The findings show that these learners face numerous obstacles in pursuing sports careers due to a lack of resources, inadequate facilities, lack of parental involvement, discrimination, inadequate training of teachers, lack of sporting activities, and lack of appropriate school structures. The learners face personal obstacles, including verbal, writing, social, interactional, and behavioral deficiencies. The findings indicate a need to provide these learners with adequate and relevant resources and facilities at home, school, and elsewhere to tackle these obstacles.
CONTINUING TRAINING AND CONSTRUCTION OF CONCEPTS ABOUT LITERACY AND LITERACY
Authors: Portos Rodrigues Charles , José Pereira Benedito
Published: March 2024

Literacy and literacy are constant concepts in the daily life of the teacher who introduces the first contact with reading and writing into the student's life. These concepts differ in the context of the appropriation of language and writing, but one complements the other. Due to the confusing understanding of the effect of these two concepts, continuing education appears as a bridge of clarification and job training for the education professional with resources that promote both the student's performance in writing, reading and understanding. With the aim of demonstrating the main difficulties of the literacy teacher in the pedagogical process of literacy, when inserted into literacy and the importance of continued training for clarification and qualification of the same, the present work proposes to expose and discuss the proposals of some training programs , in the light of the theories of (SOARES, 2003), (FREIRE, 1989), (FALSARELLA, 2004), among others, aiming to improve the training of literacy teachers and their interaction with new literacy methodologies.
THE CORRELATION OF THE APOE GENE IN PATIENTS WITH PROGRESSIVE MEMORY LOSS AFTER COVID-19 CONTAMINATION
Authors: Pedro do Valle Varela João , Ferraço Perim Andrezza , De Figueiredo Moutinho Bruno , Chebabe de Azevedo Giselle , Machado Pinto Nader Jacquelline , Merçon Leal Reis Beatriz , Ferro Firme Pina Eduarda , Spinassé Del Caro Elisa , Abreu Almeida Breno , Luiz Teixeira Fully Fabio
Published: March 2024

Progressive memory loss is one of the neurological sequelae reported in patients who have recovered from COVID-19. The APOE gene, which encodes apolipoprotein E, has been associated with neurodegenerative disorders and may play a role in the vulnerability of certain individuals to brain damage caused by coronavirus infection. Understanding this correlation can provide important insights for the treatment and follow-up of post-COVID-19 patients. The objectives of this study are to investigate the association between the APOE gene and progressive memory loss in post-COVID-19 patients, to assess whether the presence of certain APOE gene variants is related to a higher risk of developing progressive memory loss after infection, and to identify possible mechanisms by which the APOE gene may influence vulnerability to memory loss in patients with a history of COVID-19. The methodology in question is a bibliographic review, with a narrative and exploratory method, using the PubMed, Scopus, Web of Science and Google Scholar databases, using the health sciences descriptors “ApoE Gene and Covid-19”, “Covid-19 and Genetics”, “Covid-19 and Alzheimer’s Disease” and “Covid-19 and Memory Loss”, generating a total of 78 articles, 11 of which were selected for this study. In addition, guiding questions were outlined, as well as the use of inclusion and exclusion criteria for better performance. Studies have suggested that carriers of the APOE4 genetic variant have a higher risk of developing neurodegenerative diseases, such as Alzheimer’s disease. This variant may also be associated with an increased risk of brain damage in COVID-19 patients. The presence of the APOE4 gene may influence the inflammatory response and neuronal regeneration after infection, contributing to progressive memory loss. In addition, the severity of the COVID-19 infection and the presence of neurological complications during the disease may affect the risk of developing progressive memory loss in post-COVID-19 patients. Factors such as age, comorbidities and immune response may also play a role in this correlation. The correlation between the APOE gene and progressive memory loss in post-COVID-19 patients highlights the importance of genetic and clinical studies to identify individuals at greater risk of developing neurological sequelae after infection. Understanding the mechanisms underlying this correlation could lead to the development of more effective prevention and treatment strategies for these patients.
Does Gitelman syndrome really save bone?
Authors: Şahin Betül , Büberci Refika
Published: March 2024

Gitelman syndrome is a renal tubular disease characterized by hypokalemia, hypomagnesemia and hypocalciuria. It has been suggested that Gitelman syndrome may affect bone metabolism by different mechanisms. This case report discusses a young male patient with chronic hypomagnesemia, recurrent fractures, and osteopenia due to Gitelman syndrome.
Prognostic factors and survival of breast cancer in patients over 40 years of age
Authors: Yüksek Mahmut Arif , Yürüker Saim Savaş , Mutlu Vahit
Published: March 2024

Aims: Breast cancer is the cancer with the highest incidence and mortality in women. There are differences in prognosis and
survival between women over and under the age of 40. In this article, we aimed to examine breast cancer prognostic factors and survival results in people over the age of 40.
Methods: 1187 patients aged 40 and over who underwent surgery at the Ondokuz Mayıs University Department of General
Surgery between August 2005 and April 2019 and whose data were accessible were retrospectively examined. Data were
obtained from the hospital automation system, the Ministry of Health’s online database, hospital archives, patients, and/or
their relatives. They were classified separately in terms of type of surgery, axillary metastasis status (according to radiological
status if axilla surgery is not performed), type of axilla surgery performed, pathological tumor size, number of pathological
lymph nodes, pathological stage, lymphovascular and perineural invasion status, hormone receptor positivity, C-erb B2 and
Ki-67 status, neoadjuvant treatment status, and molecular subgroup. Variables were analyzed individually for recurrence,
mortality, and survival. Results found to be significant were subjected to multivariate analysis testing. Statistical significance
was accepted as p<0.05.
Results: As a result of multivariate analysis performed by excluding data that disrupted homogeneous distribution, perineural invasion, lymphovascular invasion, grade, and progesterone receptor status were determined to be independent prognostic factors in terms of recurrence. Lymphovascular invasion and progesterone receptor status were found to be independent prognostic factors for mortality.
Conclusion: A lot of studies have been conducted, and criteria have been determined for breast cancer prognosis and survival. In our results, lymphovascular invasion and progesterone receptor status were found to be independent prognostic markers for both recurrence and mortality. More reliable results can be obtained with prospective study analyses.
Intestinal obstruction delaying the diagnosis of acute appendicitis: a case presentation
Authors: Öztürk Doğan , Karaulus Batuhan
Published: March 2024

Acute appendicitis is the most common surgical emergency worldwide. Patients often present with symptoms such as abdominal pain, migrating pain, loss of appetite, nausea, and vomiting. Signs of intestinal obstruction are rarely detected in patients. A 55-year-old male patient presented to the emergency department with complaints of abdominal distension, nausea, and vomiting, leading to admission to the surgical clinic with a diagnosis of intestinal obstruction. Due to the predominance of obstruction symptoms in the patient and the inadequacy of radiological evaluations due to the dilatation of bowel loops, emergency surgery was not performed. Following monitoring in the ward, laparotomy was performed in the patient, revealing a complete obstruction at 90 cm from the ileocecal valve, and a diagnosis of acute appendicitis was established. Appendectomy was performed, and the patient was discharged in a healed condition. Acute appendicitis can rarely lead to intestinal obstruction and may present with unexpected clinical manifestations.
The contribution of imaging to non-invasive fibrosis biomarkers in the diagnosis and staging of chronic liver disease
Authors: Yılmaz Gülçin , Kurt İdris , Soylu Ali Rıza , Usta Ufuk , Karabulut Derya , Uslu Burak
Published: March 2024

Aims: Gold standard technique for determining the stage of fibrosis in cirrhosis is a biopsy. Non-invasive tests are used when a biopsy is contraindicated. However, their specificity and sensitivity still fall short of expectations. Aim of the study is to develop a model capable of determining fibrosis using serum biomarkers and liver ultrasonography.
Methods: A retrospective study was designed including patients with chronic hepatitis B and C underwenting liver biopsies
between the time frame of 2015 to 2020 years at Trakya University School of Medicine. Epidemilogical data, ltrasonography and pathology reports were noted. Blood values were recorded and used to calculate AST / Platelet Ratio Index (APRI), Fibrosis-4 Index (FIB-4), Gothenburg University Cirrhosis Index (GUCI) noninvasive fibrosis indices. The fibrosis stages of the patients were assessed accoridng to pathology reports into three categories: advanced (F5-F6), moderate (F3-F4), and lower Ishak scores.
Results: A total of 259 patients were included in the study. The median age of the patients was 54 (19-90), and 40.9% (106) were female. The median values of APRI, GUCI and FIB-4 scores were respectively: 0.6 (0-21.8), 0.6 (0-26.2) and 1.6 (0.2-8.5). The effects of ultrasonography findings were examined to improve the diagnostic performance of APRI, GUCI and FIB-4 indices. Accompanied by statistical analysis, it was observed that the FIB-4 index and the presence of hepatosteatosis in the liver had a significant effect on the detection of F?3 (respectively; p<0.001, p=0.033). A new model named FIB4u (ultrasonography) was developed. The AUC values of indices for differentiation of intermediate and advanced stages of fibrosis (?3) were respectively:FIB4u 0.760; FIB-4 0.753; GUCI 0.676; APRI 0.667 (p<0.001). The FIB4u index demonstrated considerably better performance compared to both APRI and GUCI.
Conclusion: The FIB4u index, developed by combining ultrasonography and laboratory data, can be used as a new index for
fibrosis assessment in the absence of advanced elastography techniques. It needs to be validated in larger patient cohorts to be used safely in the long term.
aporte del diálogo al problema nacional
Authors: El Editor
Published: March 2024

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ECA Estudios Centroamericanos, Vol. 39, No. 432-433, 1984: 729-762.
El Salvador: crisis, estabilidad y proceso democrático
Authors: Chávez Mena Fidel
Published: March 2024

Este trabajo constituye, con las ampliaciones necesarias para su publicación, una conferencia del autor cuando inauguró en la Universidad Centroamericana José Simeón Cañas la cátedra sobre Realidad Nacional el 18 de octubre de 1984.
El ensayo hace un análisis de los antecedentes que nos han conducido a la crisis que vivimos, tipifica los problemas más importantes del momento actual, presenta un plan y líneas de acción para atacar esos problemas distinguiendo los que son importantes de lo que son urgentes, y finalmente establece las bases de un proyecto democrático como una aspiración ética del pueblo salvadoreño, pero también como una aspiración política posible ante las alternativas extremistas que se ofrecen como soluciones para El Salvador.
La tesis central tiene que las condiciones han ido cambiando, y que esos cambios dan bases para pensar que un proyecto democrático es posible en El Salvador en las actuales circunstancias, pero al mismo tiempo la realización de ese proyecto tiene que ser lo suficientemente fuerte para que los enemigos de la democracia no lo destruyan en su nombre.
ECA Estudios Centroamericanos, Vol. 39, No. 432-433: 763-788.
Los refugiados centroamericanos: causas y situación actual
Authors: Paredes Demetrio
Published: March 2024

El autor describe brevemente el problema de los refugiados y desplazados centroamericanos como un problema profundamente humano cuyas raíces están en la injusticia estructural y en la violencia política. Pero su interés en estas páginas radica en mostrar cómo la administración Reagan ha logrado situar el debate de este angustioso problema que afecta a miles de centroamericanos en sus propios términos perpetuando así mitos sobre los refugiados y lo que es peor aún lo ha utilizado falazmente para justificar sus políticas militares para la región.
ECA Estudios Centroamericanos, Vol. 39, No. 432-433, 1984: 803-808.
avatares de Contadora
Authors: C. A.
Published: March 2024

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ECA Estudios Centroamericanos, Vol. 39, No. 432-433 2023: 809-812.
Lulu Chen (2022). Influence Empire: Inside the Story of Tencent and China’s Tech Ambition
Authors: Fadillah Dani , Atmantika Zanuwar Hakim
Published: March 2024

This book also describes how few Chinese technology companies are prepared to transform into giant technology companies in the future.