bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Changing Dietary Behavior in Elderly with Hypertension through Hypertension Random Card Game
Authors: Susila Wahyu Dini Candra
Published: June 2023

The main factor in the problems of hypertensive patients is lack of dietary compliance. Consumption of high sodium and high fat causes uncontrolled hypertension, leading to complications such as stroke. Efforts to treat hypertension with a dietary approach are the Dietary Approach to Stop Hypertension (DASH). DASH, which has been modified in the form of a hypertension random card game, is a method of improving the dietary patterns of the elderly. The implementation of community service to change dietary behavior in elderly people with hypertension uses a case series method where the number of respondents is 17 elderly people. After health education and playing the Hypertension Random Card Game, the elderly experienced an increase in dietary behavior changes, namely 14 elderly (82%) in the positive category or already on a hypertension diet and 2 elderly (18%) in the negative category or not yet on a hypertension diet. Health education with educational games is more fun than health education with conventional lecture and discussion methods. After the intervention, the hypertension diet behavior of the elderly in all aspects including cognitive aspects, affective aspects, and psychomotor aspects has increased. Recommendations that can be given are to conduct periodic evaluations on hypertension diet behavior through hypertension random card games so that a more detailed analysis picture is obtained.
Articulation Methods to Increase Student Understanding in Balaghah Learning
Authors: Machrup Eko Cahyono  , Nurul Musyafa’ah  , Muhammad Afthon Ulin Nuha  , Muh. Sabilar Rosyad
Published: June 2023

The purpose of this study was to describe the application of the articulation learning method, increase students' understanding of the articulation learning method, and find out the supporting and inhibiting factors of the articulation learning method in the Balaghah subject at Hasbullah Bahrul Ulum Tambakberas Islamic Boarding School, Jombang. This research uses a descriptive qualitative approach with the type of field research. Techniques in data collection are used in the form of observation, interviews, and documentation. This study uses data analysis through condensation, presentation, and conclusion. The research results obtained by the researchers showed that (1) the implementation of the articulation learning method in increasing students' understanding at the Hasbullah Bahrul Ulum Tambakberas Jombang Islamic Boarding School went through three stages, namely the initial stage, the core stage, and the closing stage; (2) in increasing the understanding of the students experienced a significant increase, the data was taken from the learning evaluation; (3) factors supporting the implementation of the articulation learning method include supporting infrastructure, namely the completeness of Islamic boarding school facilities and infrastructure, complete learning books, while the inhibiting factors for the implementation of the articulation learning method differ in the characteristics and level of understanding of each student.
Modeling and Simulation of Real-Time Virtual Machine Allocation in a Cloud Data Center
Authors:   Department of Information Technology, AUCA University, Kigali 2461, Rwanda., Jason S.
Published: June 2023

For dynamic resource scheduling in cloud data centers, a novel lightweight simulation system is proposed; two existing simulation systems at the application level for cloud computing are reviewed; and results gained using the suggested simulation system are examined and discussed. The usage of resources and energy efficiency in cloud data centers can be improved by load balancing and the consolidation of virtual machines. An aspect of dynamic virtual machine consolidation that directly affects resource usage and the quality of service the system is delivering is the timing of when it is ideal to reallocate Virtual Machines from an overloaded host [1]. Because server overloads result in a lack of resources and a decline in application performance, they have an impact on quality of service. In order to determine the best answer, existing approaches to the problem of host overload detection typically rely on statistical analysis inspired by nature. These strategies' drawbacks include the fact that they provide less-than-ideal outcomes and prevent the explicit articulation of a Quality-of-Service target. By optimizing the mean inter-migration time under the defined Quality of Service target ideally, we present a novel method for detecting host overload for any stationary workload that is known and a particular state configuration [2]. We demonstrate that our technique exceeds the best benchmark algorithm and offers over 88%of the performance of the ideal offline algorithm through simulations with real-world workload traces from more than a thousand Virtual Machines.
Design of Waste Tyre Flexible Couplings for Generating Plant
Authors:   Department of Industrial and Production Engineering, Federal University of Technology, Akure, Nigeria., Kareem B. , Lawal A. S. ,   Department of Mechanical Engineering, Ekiti State University, Ado Ekiti, Nigeria., Drisu S. ,   Department of Mechanical Engineering, Federal University of Technology, Akure, Nigeria.
Published: June 2023

There is a growing need at creating wealth from wastes. Waste tyres have been littering our environment. There is need to create ways of utilizing them effectively after their critical mechanical properties have been investigated. Flexible couplings made of waste tyres were designed using power ratings and service factors of generating plant. Coupling sizes, dimensions, among other physical properties were selected at varying Internal Combustion Engine (ICE) speeds; 1000, 2000 and 3000 rpm, from which the choices of waste tyre couplings were made. The results of over 16 hours of running of the generating plant using coupling size F 60 selected based on service factor (1.5), engine speed (1000 rpm), bore diameters ( 42-48 mm) and power rating (11.10 kW) performed satisfactorily. Therefore, the waste tyre flexible couplings are capable of transmitting power/torque from the generating plant without failure within the test hours.
Marathi Text Summarization using Extractive Technique
Authors:   Research Scholar, Department of Computer Application, IMED Bharati Vidyapeeth Deemed to be University, Pune (M.H), India., Kakde Mrs. Kirti Pankaj , Padalikar Dr. H. M. ,   Department of Computer Application, IMED Bharati Vidyapeeth Deemed to be University, Pune (M.H), India.
Published: June 2023

Multilingualism has played a key role in India, where people speak and understand more than one language. Marathi, as one of the official languages inMaharashtra state, is often used in sources such as newspapers or blogs. However, manually summarizing bulky Marathi paragraphs or texts for easy comprehension can be challenging. To address this, text summarization becomes essential to make large documents easily readable and understandable. This research article focuses on single document text summarization using the Natural Language Processing (NLP) approach, a subfield of Artificial Intelligence. Automatic text summarization is employed to extract relevant information in a concise manner. Information Extraction is particularly useful when summarizing documents consisting of multiple sentences into three or four sentences. While extensive research has been conducted on English Text Summarization, the field of Marathi document summarization remains largely unexplored. This research paper explores extractive text summarization techniques specifically for Marathi documents, utilizing the LexRank algorithm along with Genism, a graph-based technique, to generate informative summaries within word limit constraints. The experiment was conducted on the IndicNLP Marathi news article dataset, resulting in 78% precision, 72% recall, and 75% F-measure using the frequency-based method, and 78% precision, 78% recall, and 78% F-measure using the Lex Rank algorithm.
Computer Forensics and Advanced Methodology
Authors:   Department of Technology Recovery and Operations Management, eProcess (Ecobank), Abuja, Nigeria., Onome Dr. Oghene Augustine
Published: June 2023

The field of computer forensics emerged in response to the substantial increase in computer-related crimes occurring annually. This rise in criminal activity can be attributed to the rapid expansion of the internet, which has provided perpetrators with increased opportunities for illicit actions. When a computer system is compromised and an intrusion is detected, it becomes crucial for a specialized forensics team to investigate the incident with the objective of identifying and tracing the responsible party. The outcome of such forensic efforts often leads to legal action being taken against those accountable for the wrongdoing. The methodology employed in computer forensics continually evolves alongside advancements in crime approaches, particularly as attackers leverage emerging technologies. To ensure the accuracy of forensic investigations, it is imperative that the scientific knowledge underlying the forensic process be complemented by the integration of technological tools. A plethora of hardware and software options are available to facilitate the analysis and interpretation of forensic data, thereby enhancing the efficiency and effectiveness of investigations. While the fundamental objectives of computer forensics primarily involve the seamless preservation, identification, extraction, documentation, and analysis of data, the widespread adoption of this discipline is contingent upon the law enforcement community's ability to keep pace with advancements in computing technology. Furthermore, the prevalence of diverse computer devices resulting from the emergence of microcomputer technology also plays a crucial role in shaping the field of computer forensics. This research paper aims to provide a comprehensive overview of computer forensics, encompassing advanced methodologies and detailing various technology tools that facilitate the forensic process. Specific areas of focus include the analysis of encrypted drives, disk analysis techniques, analysis toolkits, investigations involving volatile memory, and the examination of captured network packets. By exploring these aspects, this paper aims to contribute to the existing body of knowledge in the field of computer forensics and support practitioners in their pursuit of effective investigative techniques.
Development of a Data Analysis Module
Authors:   Department of Computer Engineering, Marathwada Mitra Mandal College of Engineering, Pune (Maharashtra) India., Gupte Atharva , Bhide Kaushal ,   Department of Computer Engineering, Marathwada Mitra Mandal College of Engineering, Pune (Maharashtra) India., Deshpande Swarupa ,   Department of Computer Engineering, Marathwada Mitra Mandal College of Engineering, Pune (Maharashtra) India., Apte Manas ,   Department of Computer Engineering, Marathwada Mitra Mandal College of Engineering, Pune (Maharashtra) India., Rasane Rohan ,   Department of Computer Engineering, Marathwada Mitra Mandal College of Engineering, Pune (Maharashtra) India.
Published: June 2023

A module that gathers data from various sources like SQL databases or CSVs and then, with the help of this data, provides meaningful insights to the customer. The software will be an efficient way to track data from varied sources in real time. It will provide a centralized system to monitor and analyze the performance of any business/organization. With the help of this software, or dashboard an environment can be created for business analysis as well as management. This module includes all phases of the Data Analysis life cycle, like data collection, data pre-processing, data analysis, visualization, and eventually effective decision making. A holistic solution for each step is given by the software so as to yield as many insights as possible. In today's time where data is the new currency, this software or module or dashboard will provide users with a wide range of options to work with and around data. With the help of this software, one can achieve effective monitoring and evaluation of the business sector. Due to the lack of such software, the available raw data is often not transformed and used for decision-making. To fill this void, this module will play a vital role. The software will provide customers with the options to check factors like tracking progress towards a set target, effective decision-making for planning, and predicting sector trends and performances. The customers will have autonomy to work with variable sizes and types of data. Propagating the results is also an important thing for the customers; therefore, the module or dashboard provides effective data visualization tools as well. Thus, this software is defined as an end-to-end solution for the customers.
Estimating The Engel-Kallat-Balackwell Measurement Consumer Behavior Model for Organic Food Products
Authors:   Assistant Professor, Department of Commerce, Government Arts College (Affiliated to Bharathidasan University), Tiruchy (Tamil Nadu), India., Narsis Dr. I
Published: June 2023

Purpose The study analyses consumer purchasing behavior using the Engel-Kallat-Balackwell model, focusing on organic food products.Objective:This research paper's main objective is to understand customer purchasing behaviours for organic food items utilizing a five-stage procedure created by Engel-Kallat-Balackwell. Methodology: This confirmatory study to measure the five stage of consumer behavior developed by Engel-Kallat-Balackwell. This study conducted among 182 respondents who are living in Tiruchy Urban area. Data Analysis: The collected primary data finally entered for analysis using statistical software SPSS 20. The frequency distribution table used to know the position of respondents participated in the study. The confirmatory analysis has done to know the influence of each stage of consumer behavior process to the next. Findings: It is found that awareness of organic food makes the consumer go further to gather more information about it and gathering further Information about organic food has positive effect consumer's evaluation process.
السياق وايصال المعنى في العرض المسرحي العراقي
Authors: ا.م.د. راسل كاظم عودة  , م.د. فرحان عمران موسى
Published: June 2023

يشكل السياق جانبا مهماً في فهم الخطاب والمقصود هنا العرض المسرحي، من خلال ما يمده السياق للمتلقي من مؤشرات، يتم الاعتماد عليها في استكمال المعنى الظاهر بالمعنى المستتر، فالسياق يعتمد في الاصل على المحيط المادي الاجتماعي الذي يتم فيه التواصل وفيه يتعرف المرسل والمتلقي أحدهما على الآخر وتتبلور الصورة التي يحملها الطرفان أحدهما عن الآخر، الى جانب كونه يمثل الاحداث التي سبق لهما أن عاشاها والتبادل القولي والفعلي الذي تنخرط فيه عملية التواصل. أي ان السياق يأتي من خلال كل ما يحيط بالقول من ظروف اجتماعية ونفسية وشتى الظروف والمواقف، فيتحقق الفهم استنادا الى ما يمدهم به السياق، فلكل نص شفراته التي تميزه ومن خلالها يمكن تحديد نوعه وجنسه والمعاني التي ينقلها عبر دلالات هذه الشفرات المتشابكة في نسيجه ، لذا جاء هذا البحث (السياق وايصال المعنى في العرض المسرحي العراقي  ) للتعرف على اهمية ودور السياق في تحديد وفهم المعنى.
الظاهر والكامن في التصميم الطباعي على وفق المنهج السيميائي
Authors: نضال مهذول محمد الطائي
Published: June 2023

تنطلق معظم النتاجات الإبداعية من اتجاهات فكريه وفلسفية ومن ثم جمالية ترتكز عليها في بناءها الفني المتميز لتحيل هذا الفكر أو ذاك إلى رؤية فنية تعبر عنه وتمثله من خلال فكرة العمل الفني التي هي بالتأكيد تعبر عن خصوصية المنجز في زمانه ومكانه وكينونته . وفن التصميم ومنه الطباعي احد تلك المنجزات التي تتبنى فكرا معينا لتؤسس عليه وتنطلق منه في منجزه الطباعي ، وفي هذا البحث سنعمل على دراسة الفن الطباعي في تبنيه المنهج السيميائي والعمل على وفق هذا المنهج الذي يرتكز على مفاهيم وأدوات الدلالة (الدال و المدلول ) وما تشير إليه من رموز وإشارات تعد من المفاهيم والرؤى الفنية الممثله له ، لتدرس وتحلل ظاهرة الكامن والظاهر في هذا الفن على وفق المنهج السيميائي لعينات تمثل ترجمة هذه المفاهيم والرؤى السيميائيه بعناصرها الشكلية وعلاقاتها العلاماتيه ومعانيها الدلالية في التصميم الطباعي وغزوه الواسع للكم الهائل في عالم المطبوعات على مختلف أنواعها . ومن هنا تتضح مشكلة البحث في هذا التساؤل ما هو الظاهر والكامن في التصميم الطباعي المتحقق على وفق المنهج السيميائي .
جمالية الألوان في تطعيم الأخشاب ( دراسة تقويمية )
Authors: أ. م. د. حسين محمد علي ساقي
Published: June 2023

ضم البحث الحالي اربع فصول ،فقد شمل الفصل الاول مشكلة البحث والتي تتمثل في وجود حاجة ملحة لتقويم الاعمال الفنية وخاصة في اعمال الطلبة في تقنية التطعيم ، وتاتي اهمية البحث للاستفادة من نتائج هذه الدراسة لكليات ومعاهد الفنون وللدارسين في مجال الالوان والاخشاب ، وقد هدف البحث الحالي الى دراسة وتحليل اللوحات الفنية المنفذة بواسطة التطعيم على الاخشاب ،ثم تحديد المصطلحات والتعاريف الاجرائية لكل مصطلح .

في الفصل الثاني اقتصر على مباحث منها الجمالية في تطعيم الاخشاب والوان الاخشاب في التطعيم ، ودور الزخرفة، وفي الفصل الثالث تم تحديد مجتمع البحث وشمل طلبة المرحلة الثانية /قسم التربية الاسرية والمهن الفنية للعام الدراسي 2008-2009 ، كما قد تم تحديد عينة البحث وتم بناء ادوات البحث وايجاد الصدق والثبات ،
Perancangan Sistem Informasi Akuntansi Siklus Pendapatan Berbasis Web Pada PT Cemerlang Abadi Tekindo
Authors: Ikaputri Anggi Kasmawati , Indaryono Indaryono , Rostiani Yeni , Suherman Yahya
Published: June 2023

PT Cemerlang Abadi Tekindo merupakan perusahaan yang bergerak dalam bidang jasa bubut dan engineering, dimana pendapatan yang diperoleh berdasarkan dari jasa yang diberikan oleh perusahaan kepada konsumen. Siklus pendapatan yang ada dalam perusahaan berjalan cukup baik, pencatatan dan pelaporannya memanfaatkan Microsoft Excel. Masalah yang sering dihadapi oleh PT Cemerlang Abadi Tekindo yakni penyelesaian order yang sering terlambat akibat dari siklus pendapatan yang belum terencana dan teratur serta pencatatan pendapatan yang masih memanfaatkan Microsoft Excel dirasa masih kurang efektif karena sering terjadi kesalahan, dimana ada beberapa pendapatan yang diterima namun tidak langsung diinput ke dalam pencatatan, sehingga pada saat membuat laporan terjadi kesalahan karena lupa menginput sebelumnya. Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah untuk membuat perancangan sistem informasi akuntansi siklus pendapatan berbasis Wreb pada PT. Cemerlang Abadi Tekindo. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode pendekatan DSRM (Design Science Research Methodology), dengan harapan dapat dijadikan solusi bagi perusahaan dalam proses siklus akuntansi pendapatan. Hasil akhir penelitian ini adalah menghasilkan rancangan sistem informasi pelaporan pendapat pada PT. Cemerlang Abadi Tekindo berbasis web, yang digunakan untuk mempermudah pekerjaan admin dalam melakukan proses pencatatan dan laporan pendapatan yang di peroleh.
DIRECT ANTIMICROBIAL SUSCEPTIBILITY TESTING OF GRAM NEGATIVE BACILLI FROM POSITIVE BLOOD CULTURES
Authors: G Mutharasan , S Sooraj , E Subbalakshmi.
Published: June 2023

Conventional blood culture and susceptibility pattern takes around 48 hours after blood culture bottles turns positive on Bact/ALERT system. Rapid initiation of antimicrobial therapy is required in management of sepsis patients to reduce its adverse effects on mortality and morbidity. Objective of this study was to execute rapid and accurate direct antimicrobial susceptibility testing (DST) of gram negative bacilli on positive blood culture bottles by the disk diffusion method and compare the results with those of standard antimicrobial susceptibility testing (AST). This prospective study was performed at the Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Science, Sriperumbudur, with mono-bacterial gram negative bacilli. 100-gram negative bacilli (GNB) samples were agged from positive blood cultures with duration of 3 months. Both DST and AST results were interpreted, and the isolates were identied by vitek2. On 100 GNB isolates, the most common organism was Escherichia coli, followed by Klebsiella pneumoniae (27%), Pseudomonas aeruginosa (11%), Acinetobacter baumanii (8%), Salmonella typhi (7%), Enterobacter cloacae (3%), Acinetobacter lwof(3%) and Serratia marsacens. The DST and AST correlations were found to be in 99% categorical agreement, with 1% minor error, 0% major error, and 0% very major error. The concentration of bacterial inoculums impacts the results between DST and AST. DST reduces the crucial time from 24 to 48 hours for patients with bloodstream infections treated with empirical antibiotic therapy, which may or may not be resistant. DST initiates early antibiotic therapy that is susceptible to treating a bloodstream infection or sepsis. Aims and Objective: To evaluate categorical agreement of antimicrobials between DST and AST from positive blood culture bottles by Kirby-Bauer disk diffusion method. Materials and methods: A prospective study was conducted in tertiary care hospital, with sample size of 100 gram negative bacilli from positive blood culture bottles in patients suspected with blood stream infections during the period from October 2022 to December 2022. RESULTS: Out of 100 gram negative bacilli , Escherichia coli (37%) was the most common isolate, followed by Klebsiella pneumonia (27%), Pseudomonass aeroginosa (11%), Acinetobacter baumanii (8%), Salmonella typhi (7%), Enterobacter clocae (3%), Acinetobacter lw of(3%) and Serratia marsacens (2%). Conclusion: During this study, there was 99% categorical agreement between DST and AST. Earlier treatment with antimicrobials can reduce the mortality and morbidity in bacteraemia patients
EFFECT OF COGNITIVE REMEDIATION THERAPY PACKAGE ON COGNITIVE FUNCTIONS AND QUALITY OF LIFE AMONG ELDERLY AT SELECTED OLD AGE HOMES
Authors: Uma R. , Celina D. , Hemavathy J.
Published: June 2023

Background: Old age, also called senescence, in human beings, the nal stage of the normal life span. Cognitive function declines with advancing age particularly in elderly people. Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI) is an intermediate phase between normal cognitive ageing and overt dementia. ·To assess and compare Objectives: pre & post-test level of cognitive functions and quality of life among elderly before cognitive remediation therapy package, both in experimental and control group.·To evaluate the effectiveness of cognitive remediation therapy package on cognitive functions and quality of life among elderly, both in experimental and control group. To correlate the mean differed score of cognitive functions and quality of life among elderly, both in experimental and control group Methodology: A quasi experimental research design was adopted. After screening a total 20 elderly people, 10 for each experimental and control group were selected were selected by using non probability purposive sampling technique in a selected old age homes. The pre test data was collected through the structured interview schedule, cognitive functions were assessed by Montreal Cognitive Assessment scale and quality of life was assessed by WHO bref scale. Cognitive remediation therapy was given for a period of 6 weeks and post test was conducted. Collected data were analysed by using descriptive and inferential statistics. There Results: was a statistically signicant difference in the post test level of cognitive functions and quality of life after administration of cognitive remediation package. Effectiveness of cognitive remediation therapy package of Cognitive functions score was from 60% to 80%, percentage gain score was 20% and QOL score was from 50% to 66%, percentage gain score was 16%.The comparison mean score was statically signicant in post test cognitive functions and QOL score. (p=0.001). There was a signicant positive fair corelation between cognitive functions and QOL in experimental group, there was a signicant positive poor corelation between cognitive functions and QOL in control group. The overall statisticall Conclusion: y signicant difference in the level cognitive functions and quality of life was revealing the effectiveness of the intervention. Nurse directed cognitive remediation therapy was effective in signicantly enhancing the cognitive functions and quality of life thereby reducing the impact of cognitive impairment among elderly
A QUASI EXPERIMENTAL STUDY TO ASSESS THE EFFECTIVENESS OF AWARENESS PROGRAM ON SELFIE OBSESSION AMONG ACADEMIC STUDENTS IN SELECTED COLLEGES, HOSHIARPUR, PUNJAB
Authors: Thakur Himanshu
Published: June 2023

Sele obsession disorder or seltis is a strange urge to keep snapping pictures of oneself and sharing it on social media. Studies indicate that persons obsessed with sele-taking may have an underlying mental health disorder and need to seek help. A quasi experimental non – equivalent control group design was used. 70 academic students were selected with non- probability purposive sampling technique i.e. 35 in experimental group and 35 in control group. Seltis behavior scale (SBS) was used to assess the level of sele obsession. Collected data was analysed by calculating frequency, percentage, mean, standard deviation, chi-square, t-test and f-test. The results showed that the difference between pre interventional and post interventional mean scores in experimental group was tested by “t” test and found statistically signicant (3.29) at p <0.01 level of signicance as compared to control group (0.49) found statistically non-signicant at p <0.05 level of signicance. Hence it has been concluded that the awareness program is effective in enhancing the knowledge regarding sele obsession among academic students
ASSESSMENT OF SENSORY-NEURAL HEARING LOSS IN PATIENTS WITH CONTROLLED V/S UNCONTROLLED DIABETES MELLITUS
Authors: P Narve V , Tiwari Suryakant , Kansal Archana , Sharma Jyoti
Published: June 2023

Aim- To study the prevalence of Sensorineural Hearing Loss in patients with Diabetes Mellitus and to compare the degree and severity of hearing loss in patients with diabetes controlled on medications with uncontrolled disease Methodology- Prospective observational study was conducted to assess prevalence of sensory-neural hearing loss in patients with diabetes mellitus attending ENT OPD at GRMC Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh, India from December 2020 to May 2022. Auditory function was measured with Pure Tone Audiometry (PTA) Among 280 patients with Diabetes mellitus, Results- 184 patients had Sensory-neural hearing loss (65.70%). As the disease duration increased above 10 years, incidence of SNHL increased to 88.4% in both ears. Sensorineural hearing loss is Conclusionprevalent in 65.71% of type II diabetic patients. Sensorineural hearing loss in diabetes mellitus is usually gradually progressive involving high frequency thresholds. Hearing threshold increases with advanced age and increased duration of diabetes. Patients with poor control [HbA1c greater than 8.5%] of their glycemic status had raised auditory thresholds.
COMPARISON OF THE EFFECT OF CONSCIOUS SEDATION VS LOCAL ANAESTHESIA ON MANAGEMENT OF MAXILLOFACIAL TRAUMA WITH CLOSED REDUCTION
Authors: V Manishaa. , Murugan Pandurangan Senthil
Published: June 2023

Introduction: Minor oral surgical procedures are routinely carried out under local anaesthesia. However, favourable conditions for the operator and patient are seldom achieved. The technique of anaesthesia in the form of “conscious sedation” has been developed to overcome the drawbacks of operating under local anaesthesia alone and to avoid the risks associated with general anaesthesia. The purpose of this study is to investigate the effect Objective: s of sedation on postoperative pain and patient satisfaction in patients undergoing closed reduction of maxillofacial trauma under conscious sedation with local anaesthesia versus local anaesthesia alone. Methods: The study included patients aged 18-78 years who presented to the Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Department for closed reduction of maxillofacial trauma. Patients were divided into two groups based on the anesthetic technique used for the procedure: (i) local anaesthesia (Control group, n=5) and (ii) Conscious sedation + local anaesthesia (Experimental group, n=5). Postoperative pain was assessed using Visual Analogue Scale (VAS). Relationship between VAS scores and age groups was analyzed in both experimental and control groups. Patient satisfaction was assessed via face-to-face or telephone interviews 7 days after the procedure in both groups. The VAS scores were Results: signicantly lower in the experimental group compared to the control group in all three measurements (p<0.05). A signicant difference was found between the two groups with regard to their responses in the satisfaction questionnaire (p<0.0001), whereby 80% of the patients in the experimental group replied as “Absolutely yes”. The results indicated that Conclusion: the pain levels were lower in patients that underwent closed reduction of maxillofacial trauma under conscious sedation with local anaesthesia compared to patients that underwent local anaesthesia alone
COLLATERAL SULCUS MORPHOLOGY IN NORMAL INDIVIDUALS IN MAGNETIC RESONANCE IMAGING OF BRAIN
Authors: Hima Bindu Chagi , Govardhanan Govardhanan , Ratna Vasanthan S , Rajarajan Rajarajan
Published: June 2023

Collateral sulcus (CS) develops during early stage of the gestation and is well formed at 23rd weeks during pregnancy. The temporal part of the CS continues with limbic ssure and forms a cortical fold. This folding creates a protrusion inside the temporal horn of the lateral ventricle that is named the collateral eminence. The occipital part of CS, which is named as the posterior transverse CS, forms a border between the lingual gyrus and lateral occipitotemporal gyrus. The CS and the occipitotemporal sulcus (OTS) are the prominent landmarks that separate the mesial and lateral temporal lobe. Collateral sulcus angle and depth are used as indirect criteria to look for presence or absence of incomplete hippocampal inversion. AIM: To describe the normal morphological patterns of collateral sulcus in magnetic resonance imaging of brain. OBJECTIVES: 1. To document the range, mean, SD of depth of the collateral sulcus. 2. To determine the collateral sulcus angle range, mean, SD in normal MRI brain. Materials and Methods: A retrospective and prospective observational study was conducted in a tertiary centre using T1 3D MRI images of brain morphological pattern of collateral sulcus in normal individuals for whom MRI brain was normal otherwise was recorded. The MRI images of a total of 250 individuals qualied for the study. Collateral sulcus angle was calculated angle between line drawn horizontal and along depth of collateral sulcus. Results: We arrived at normal distribution of collateral sulcus angle and the mean Collateral Sulcus Angle Degree of the studied patients (N=250) on Right side was recorded as 38.66 degrees with standard deviation of 10.811 degrees. The mean Collateral Sulcus Angle Degree of the studied patients (N=250) on left side was recorded as 42.11 degrees with standard deviation of 13.09 degrees. In current study, we have observed that in all patients with collateral sulcus angle >65 degrees, depth of the collateral sulcus of the corresponding side is </= 7mm. (Mean collateral sulcus depth on right side is 10.1mm and on left side is 10.3mm). Vertical collateral sulcus (> 70 degree from horizontal) and near vertical collateral sulcus (65degree to 70 degree) are observed even with normally appearing properly inverting hippocampus. (Such verticality being possible by shallow depth (as observed in our study) of those collateral sulci). Conclusion: Since collateral sulcus angle and depth are used as indirect criteria to look for presence or absence of incomplete hippocampal inversion, we tried to establish their normal range, mean and SD in 250 normal MRI Brains. We found an abnormal collateral sulcus angle (>70 degrees) in one normal MRI brain study out of 250 study population. Vertical collateral sulcus can be seen as an isolated nding without incomplete hippocampal inversion especially if the collateral sulcus is of shallow depth.
ANAESTHETIC MANAGEMENT OF A PARTURIENT WITH NON HODGKIN LYMPHOMA
Authors: Reddy Susmitha Yaram , K.S Senthil , J Karthiga R. , Ramakrishnan Lakshmi
Published: June 2023

Pregnancy is associated with both anatomical and physiological changes in the body, especially in cardiovascular and respiratory systems. Patients with mediastinal non-Hodgkin lymphomas are recognized to be at risk for cardiorespiratory compromise perioperatively. Here we report the anesthetic management of a 28-year-old parturient primi with 38weeks gestation came to ER with leaking per vaginum posted for emergency caesarean section. She is a known case of non-Hodgkin's lymphoma diagnosed at 3 years of age and had a relapse at 12 years for which treated with chemotherapy. Challenges in conduct of anesthesia such as systemic effects of chemotherapeutic drugs, possibility of undiagnosed mediastinal mass and relapse of the disease and concerns pertaining to emergency cesarean section were assessed and anesthesia technique is tailored according to the above-mentioned concerns.
ELECTRODISSECTION TONSILLECTOMY AS A TECHNIQUE TO MINIMISE THE INTRAOPERATIVE HAEMORRHAGE AND THE DURATION OF THE SURGERY
Authors: Dey Joydeep , Kumar Nath Kalyan
Published: June 2023

Background With advancing age s various methods have been practiced to dissect the palatine tonsils. The methods of tonsillectomy have been broadly grouped as hot and cold tonsillectomy. To analyze Aim & Objective the use and effectiveness of the electrodissection method in comparison to the cold dissection with ligation method in terms of the intraoperative haemorrhage and the duration the procedure of Tonsillectomy. This hospital based obse Methods rvational study was conducted at a tertiary care hospital situated in Diphu, Assam, from March 2021 to March 2023, after obtaining the ethical committee clearance. Total 40 patients were selected to be included in this study. Tonsillectomy was done by the electrodissection method and the cold dissection method in either side of the same patient and the results obtained were compared. The mean blood loss Results during the electrodissection tonsillectomy (for one side) was 11.60 ± 4.24 mL, whereas, in cold tonsillectomy (for one side) the mean intra operative blood loss was 42.73 ± 6.42 mL . The mean duration for the electrodissection tonsillectomy was 8.68 ± 2.09 minutes, whereas the mean time for performing the cold dissection method was 25.65 ± 4.15 minutes. Both of these results are highly signicant with p- value < 0.001. Elec Conclusion trodissection tonsillectomy is reliably a faster and a safer method and it may be of greater use in high risk patients.
TRENDS OF RETINOPATHY OF PREMATURITY IN A TERTIARY CARE CENTRE IN URBAN INDIA
Authors: Nagda Disha , Muzumdar Deepa , Tejaswini Khandgave
Published: June 2023

Introduction: Retinopathy of prematurity is the leading cause of preventable blindness in premature infants. Our study aims at nding the Incidence and severity of Retinopathy of prematurity (ROP) and its association with various risk factors like low gestational age, low birth weight, oxygen exposure, respiratory distress syndrome, sepsis, blood transfusion and intraventricular hemorrhage. This is a prospective observational study conducted in a tertiary ca Methods: re teaching hospital in Western Maharashtra. Patient data including systemic and ocular ndings were documented. Incidence and severity of ROP was calculated and the association of various risk factors with ROP was calculated using Chi-square test. Among the 266 babies i Results: ncluded in study, the Incidence of ROP was found to be 13.50% and Type I disease was found in 1.31%. The mean birth weight of neonates with ROP was 1230.2 ± 479.5 g and the mean gestational age was 30.27 ± 2.87 weeks. Development of ROP was signicantly associated with low gestational age (GA), low birth weight (BW) and Respiratory Distress Syndrome (RDS). Early screening of preterm babies is crucial Conclusion: for early diagnosis and treatment of ROP to prevent its sight threatening complications
Predicting Wireless Channel Quality by means of Moving Averages and Regression Models
Authors: Formis Gabriele , Scanzio Stefano , Cena Gianluca , Valenzano Adriano
Published: June 2023

The ability to reliably predict the future quality of a wireless channel, as seen by the media access control layer, is a key enabler to improve performance of future industrial networks that do not rely on wires. Knowing in advance how much channel behavior may change can speed up procedures for adaptively selecting the best channel, making the network more deterministic, reliable, and less energy-hungry, possibly improving device roaming capabilities at the same time.

To this aim, popular approaches based on moving averages and regression were compared, using multiple key performance indicators, on data captured from a real Wi-Fi setup. Moreover, a simple technique based on a linear combination of outcomes from different techniques was presented and analyzed, to further reduce the prediction error, and some considerations about lower bounds on achievable errors have been reported. We found that the best model is the exponential moving verage, which managed to predict the frame delivery ratio with a 2.10% average error and, at the same time, has lower computational complexity and memory consumption than the other models we analyzed.
Composite CAN XL-Ethernet Networks for Next-Gen Automotive and Automation Systems
Authors: Cena Gianluca , Scanzio Stefano , Valenzano Adriano
Published: June 2023

New generation electrified and self-driving vehicles require much higher performance and flexibility for onboard digital communications than Controller Area Networks may offer. For this reason, automotive Ethernet is often regarded as the next de facto standard technology in these contexts, and by extension for networked embedded systems as well. However, an abrupt and drastic move from CAN to Ethernet is likely to cause further cost increases, which can be hardly tolerated by buyers.

This paper analyzes the third generation of CAN, termed CAN XL, and studies how interoperability can be ensured with Ethernet. Likely, composite CAN XL-Ethernet networks are the key for getting the best of both worlds, not only in the automotive domain but also for sensing and control in scenarios like building automation, wired sensor networks, and low-cost networked embedded systems with real-time constraints.
CORRELAÇÕES ENTRE A CINEMÁTICA E CINÉTICA PROPULSIVA EM UM TESTE COM DINAMÔMETRO COMPACTO DE CADEIRAS DE RODAS: UM ESTUDO PILOTO
Authors: Melo José Humberto Morales Vieira de , Oliveira José Igor Vasconcelos de , Oliveira Saulo Fernandes Melo , Costa Manoel Cunha
Published: June 2023

O objetivo desse estudo foi relacionar variáveis cinemáticas do movimento propulsivo com a capacidade de desenvolver potência na cadeira de rodas. Foram avaliados 5 participantes adultos, sem deficiência e qualquer limitação articular, submetidos a um período de aquecimento de duração de dois minutos para a obtenção da frequência livre de propulsão (FCF). Em seguida passaram por um protocolo de cinco minutos em uma frequência a 150% da FCF. Os dados cinemáticos foram coletados durante os últimos dez segundos de cada minuto do protocolo. Foram realizadas correlações a fim de observar o comportamento das interações entre as variáveis. Adotou-se p<0.05. Como principais resultados não foram observados correlações significativas no primeiro minuto do protocolo para nenhuma das variáveis selecionadas. No segundo minuto houve correlações altas e significativas entre as variáveis ângulo do tronco e ângulo de impulsão (r=0.89) e entre tempo de impulsão e ângulo de tronco (r=-0,91). No terceiro minuto observou-se correlações altas e significativas entre ângulo de impulsão e ângulo de cotovelo (r=-1,00) e entre a potência e o tempo de impulsão (r=-0,90). No quarto minuto houve correlação alta e significativa entre ângulo de cotovelo e ângulo de tronco (r=-0,88). No quinto minuto foram observadas correlações altas e significativas entre potência e tempo de impulsão (r=-0,90) e ângulo de cotovelo e tempo de impulsão (r=-0,90). Em suma, dentre as variáveis cinemáticas estudadas o tempo de impulsão parece exercer uma forte influência na potência resultante no movimento de locomoção em cadeiras de rodas.
Recebido em: 26/11/2022
Reformulado em: 22/03/2023
Aceito em: 25/03/2023
On Cross-Cultural Reception of Contemporary Chinese Literature -- with the Leeds Centre for New Chinese Writing as an Example
Authors: Tianyue Zhao , Jing Hua
Published: June 2023

As an important part of Chinese literature, Chinese contemporary literature is a powerful force to promote Chinese culture to go out. However, in the cross-cultural context, the previous studies on Chinese contemporary literature focus on dissemination rather than acceptance. Domestic promoters are more important than foreign institutions. In view of this, this paper, based on The Leeds Centre for New Chinese Writing, which is a world public welfare organization for the independent translation and introduction of Chinese contemporary literature, investigates the characteristics and preferences of the research centre in the selection of authors and works in the introduction of Chinese contemporary literature from a macro perspective, and explores the factors affecting the cross-cultural acceptance of these works based on the comments of English readers.
Metabolic Syndrome Comprises of Altered Lipid, Carbohydrates, and Protein Metabolism: Leading Cause of Oxidative Stress
Authors: Tanveer Zafar H , Raza Ali Abuzar , Zafar Rabia , Zafar Sajida , Lakhair Jamil Ahmed , Murad Shah , Shaheena Shaheena
Published: June 2023

Metabolic syndrome comprises of altered lipid, carbohydrates, and protein metabolism causing increase synthesis of reactive oxygen species (ROS) which interact with blood low density lipoprotein (LDL) particles. This interactive phenomenon develops coronary artery disease (CAD) causing hypertension, congestive cardiac failure, cardiac arrhythmias, and heart attack. Preventive measures for CAD include avoiding sedentary life style, cession of cigarette smoking, taking unhealthy bakery foods and taking hypolipidemic agents. In allopathy hypolipidemic agents include statins, fibrates, niacin and psyllium husk. Because these drugs have mild to severe adverse effects, medicinal herbs having hypolipidemic characteristics are replacing allopathic agents. Ginger is one of those medicinal herbs. We have tried to prove how much ginger can reduce LDL-C, TC, and body weight in hyperlipidemic patients. Our research work was single blind and placebo-controlled study. The study was conducted at National Hospital, Lahore, Pakistan from July to November 2016. 65 male, female hyperlipidemic patients were selected from the OPD of the Hospital. Their age range was 25 years to sixty years. Chain smokers, regular alcohol users, and patients suffering from any liver, kidney, and gastrointestinal illnesses were excluded from the study. They were divided equally ie 30 patients in each group. Group-I was tested group and Group-II was placebo group. Their baseline lipid profile, and body weight was determined in pathology laboratory of the hospital and was kept in their personal file. Serum TC (total cholesterol) by calorimetric (enzymic) method. Blood LDL-cholesterol was calculated by Friedwald formula5 ie; LDL-cholesterol = TC-(TG/5) + HDL-cholesterol. 30 patients of group-I were advised to take 5 grams ginger’s pasted-powder in divided doses for the period of three months. 30 patients of group-II were advised to take one capsule (placebo capsule filled with 30 mg of grinded wheat) 8 hourly daily for the period of three months. They were advised to come at hospital for follow up fortnightly. After three months therapy their lipid profile and body weight was redetermined by same method as above. Data were expressed as mean ± SD/SEM (standard deviation/ standard error of mean). Paired t-test was used to determine SS (statistical significance) in pre and post-treatment mean values. P-values greater than 0.05 were labeled as non-significant difference in two groups (pre-treatment and post treatment mean values). Lesser than 0.05 value (p-value) was considered as significant change in two groups. Lesser than 0.001 value was labeled as highly significant change in two groups (pre-treatment and post treatment groups).
Are they Similar or are they same Origin, Persian Language and Korean Language? (0096-0104)
Authors: Kim Sangdeog Augustin
Published: June 2023

French missionary Dallet (1874) wrote in his book that Korean culture is distinct from Chinese culture. Several researchers studied the relation between Persian language and Korean language (Park et al., 2019; Kim and Park, 2022). The present researcher selected several words of Persian language, and the researcher compared the words with those of Korean language. The researcher used a dictionary of Persian/French and French/Persian (Bau, 2008) in order to do this study. The title is ‘Are they similar or are they same origin, Persian language and Korean language? (0096- 0104)’. The results obtained were described as follows.  0096 Tatilat (vacation) Da-teul-lyeo (All of you, you are wrong!) 0097 Jehad (combat) Zae-weo ! (You, kill them as they sleep!) 0098 Jahil (lake) Zae-il (number one, the best) 0099-1 Koloft (thick, rough) Geol-le-gat-eun (dirty like rag or dirty like mop) 0099-2 Koloft (thick, rough) Ggeoleong ggeoleong-han (good for nothing, lacking discipline) 0100 Bambak (exaggerated, arrogant) Beombeog (wreck, mess, ruin) 0101 Zawya (angle, degree of angle) Zeoul-a (Oh! The measuring balance!) 0102 Dawlat (fortune, richness) Da ola, Bog-I da ola (All of fortune might come to you!) 0103 Faza (ambience, ambiance) Bbazyeo (You, fall into the ambience!) 0104 Merawam (I go, I leave) Maryeoweo (I want to go to the toilet, to go to the bathroom.) As a conclusion of this study, the relation between Persian language and Korean language seemed to be very close.
Inhibiters of Positive Interpersonal Relationships among Teachers
Authors: Mohammed Issah , N. Abdulai, , Adam Suhiyini, B. H.
Published: June 2023

This study examines inhibiters of positive interpersonal relationships among senior high school teachers in the Tamale Education Metropolis. The study made used of qualitative research methodology, as such, case study design was adopted. Purposive sampling technique was used to select fifteen (15) teachers and five (5) secondary school head teachers. An interview schedule with open-ended questions was developed to conduct face-to-face in-depth individual interviews. Data collected through pen-and-paper personal interviews were analysed using deductive thematic analytical method. Findings were that tribal differences, religious diversity, superiority complex, gender differences, political ideologies, gossiping and backbiting, poor leadership styles and student-teacher intimate relations were some of the inhibiters of positive interpersonal relationships among teachers in the secondary schools of the Tamale Education Metropolis. Recommendations made were that senior high schools heads should work with the Regional Metropolitan Education and the Ghana Education Service to organize workforce diversity management training to educate all teachers and school managers on the need to embrace all the differences that exist among them and to also confront their own ethnic, cultural, political and gender stereotypes. School heads should foster in teachers a school culture that is characterised by positive teacher-teacher interpersonal relations and to appeal to all teachers who practice superiority complex to desist from such an act as it inhibits good teacher-teacher relations. School heads in their official meetings should sincerely talk to teachers to do away with all forms of gossips and backbiting. Heads of senior high schools should work with the Regional Metropolitan Education and the Ghana Education Service to organize workshop on the Code of Conduct for all teachers. In the same workshop, the need for teachers to desist from teacher-student intimate relations should be emphasised and the kind of relationship that should exist between teachers and students should also be highlighted.