bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
DETERMINANTS OF MORTALITY AND COMPLICATIONS IN HYPERTENSIVE DISORDERS OF PREGNANCY : A SINGLE CENTER EXPERIENCE
Authors:   Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology., A. Mishra , S. Malik ,   Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology., P. Pangtey ,   Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology., A. Gautam ,   Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology., P.K Verma ,   Department of Anaesthesia, Vardhman Mahavir Medical College & Safdarjung Hospital, New Delhi, India.
Published: June 2024

Our retrospective cohort study set out to identify the determinants of adverse maternal and perinatal outcome in patients admitted to intensive care (ICU) with severe features of Hypertensive Disorders of Pregnancy(HDP).Case files of patients with severe pre-eclampsia and eclampsia (including HELLP syndrome) were analyzed.The prevalence of HDP was 6.01% and eclampsia 0.99%. Parity did not affect the severity of disease nor survival. The incidence of chronic hypertension was 15.38% and 12.5% in survivors and non-survivors respectively. There was a high number of patients who did not receive any antenatal care prior to admission in both the groups [69% and 87%]. Severe anemia was significantly higherin non-survivors (42%) than in survivors (13%). Symptoms such as blurred vision, respiratory distress, oliguria, altered sensorium and absent fetal movements were prognostic markers. Multiple seizures and a time lapse between the onset of symptoms and administration of magnesium sulfate produced an increased mortality. The stillbirth rate, as expected, was high is those who demised (62.5%).We conclude that complications due to hypertension in pregnancy should be considered as a failure to provide quality antenatal care and represent a missed opportunity to detect and treat raised blood pressure.
OSTEOPOROSIS WITH SPECIAL REFERENCE TO ASTHIKSHAYA, A PREVALENCE ASSESSMENT
Authors:   Final Year PG Scholar, Dept. of Kayachikitsa Govt. Ayurveda College, Thiruvananthapuram., P. Vishnu , Dev S. Aswathy ,   Final Year PG Scholar, Dept. of Kayachikitsa Govt. Ayurveda College, Thiruvananthapuram., K. Ambika ,   Professor and HOD, Dept. of Kayachikitsa, Govt. Ayurveda College, Thiruvananthapuram.
Published: June 2024

Osteoporosis the most common degenerative disease in old age characterised by reduced bone mineral density. Osteopenia is considered as the precursor of osteoporosis when bone mineral density is less than normal. Old age, nutritional deficiency, reduction in sex hormones, systemic illness and long-term use of steroid drugs are the common aetiologies. The prevalence of osteoporosis is found to be the highest in post-menopausal women and old age men. The present study was done in Govt Ayurveda College, Thiruvananthapuram by observing 342 patients who attended the OPD and IPD in an intention to assess the prevalence of osteoporosis and osteopenia in patients seeking treatment in Govt. Ayurveda College, Thiruvananthapuram.
LENDING DYNAMICS OF PACS IN KERALA: A COMPREHENSIVE STUDY OF AGRICULTURAL AND NON-AGRICULTURAL LOANS
Authors:   Assistant Professor of Commerce, and Research Scholar, Sri C Achutha Menon Government College, Thrissur (Calicut University Research Centre), P O Kuttanellur, Kerala, India - PIN 680014., N.J Johnson , Paul Deepa ,   Associate Professor of Commerce, and Research Supervisor, Sri C Achutha Menon Government College, Thrissur (Calicut University Research Centre), P O Kuttanellur, Kerala, India- PIN 680014.
Published: June 2024

Primary Agricultural Credit Societies (PACS) play a pivotal role in providing financial support to the agricultural sector and rural communities. This study analyses the lending activities of PACS in Kerala from 2007-08 to 2021-22, focusing on the shift from agricultural to non-agricultural lending. Utilising secondary data from the Department of Cooperation and the Kerala State Planning Board, the research examined the trends and patterns in short-term, medium-term, and long-term loans for both agricultural and non-agricultural purposes. The findings reveal a significant increase in non-agricultural lending, reflecting a strategic shift in PACS priorities. The study discusses the implications of these changes for rural development and provides recommendations for policy interventions to ensure balanced support for both sectors.
Magánklinikákkal kapcsolatos asszociációk összegzése memetikai észlelési térkép segítségével
Authors: Tessényi Judit , Katona Norbert
Published: June 2024

A tanulmány fókuszában a márkaasszociációk és az egészségügyi intézmények neveivel kapcsolatos fogyasztói attitűdök feltérképezése áll. A vizsgálat kiinduló kutatási kérdése az egészségügyi intézményekkel kapcsolatos márkanév-asszociációk, fogalmi térképek feltérképezését és elemzését célozza, a fogyasztói percepciók és attitűdök jobb megértése céljából. A vizsgálat során kvalitatív fókuszcsoporttechnikát használtunk a márkaasszociációk fogalmi térképeinek létrehozásához, amelyeket azután összesítettünk és kategorizáltunk. Az elsősorban pozitív asszociációkra és a pozitív márkajellemzők erősítésére vonatkozó márkaépítési követelmények beigazolódtak. Az eredmények alapján gyakorlati javaslatként megfogalmazható, hogy az intézményeknek érdemes fenntartani és továbbfejleszteniük márkaépítő tevékenységeiket, különös figyelmet fordítva a könnyen replikálható és a márka pozitív asszociációit erősítő mémekre. A további vizsgálati területek közé tartozik az asszociáció időbeli stabilitásának longitudinális elemzése; az észlelések mélyebb kvalitatív elemzése; demográfiai vagy klinikai csoportok összehasonlítása.
The professional experiences of early career counselling psychologists in South Africa: a mixed method study
Authors:   , Haine Phillipa Claire
Published: June 2024

Counselling psychologists represent a considerable proportion of psychologists in South Africa (SA), yet knowledge on the discipline’s workforce is limited. In addition, professional lifespan issues have received inadequate attention, inclusive of the early career stage, identified as an exceptionally vulnerable segment of the professional lifespan. Undergirded by an interpretative phenomenology research paradigm, this mixed method sequential explanatory study, consisting of two distinct phases, aimed to explore the professional experiences of early career counselling psychologists (counselling ECPs) in SA, inclusive of employment trends, challenges and support needs. The quantitative phase (‘First Phase’) comprised of an online survey questionnaire (n = 512) to investigate the employment trends of counselling ECPs in SA. A qualitative phase (‘Second Phase’) followed, comprising of online semi-structured interviews with ten counselling ECPs. The rationale for this was that the preliminary quantitative data provided a broad understanding of the research problem, whereas the qualitative data sought to expand on the quantitative data by exploring the participants’ experiences in depth. Moreover, the collection of quantitative data provided a strong justification and phenomenological orientation for the second, qualitative, phase. The data from the two research phases were combined within a joint discussion to ensure a level of methodological complementarity and a more holistic understanding of the data captured. Trends from the first, quantitative, phase demonstrated that counselling ECPs differed across various domains from more senior generations. In the second, qualitative, phase, Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis of the data revealed three Group Experiential Themes: i) Complexity of finding and securing work, ii) Navigating an array of personal, professional and systemic challenges, and iii) Support as self-acquired. Overall, the findings suggest that counselling ECPs in SA face a variety of challenges upon entering the workforce, enhanced support is thus needed for this new, more diverse cohort of practitioners. Actionable recommendations are offered at various levels.
Click consonants in contact: a comparative sociohistorical analysis with special reference to Nama-Afrikaans contact
Authors:   , Christie Camilla Rose
Published: June 2024

Despite their ubiquity across southern Africa, click consonants are among the world’s most poorly understood speech sounds. Details of their phonological behaviour during language contact remain unclear, in large part because of the under-documentation of contact events of marginalised languages in rural contexts. Working within a sociohistorical linguistic framework with reference to material socioeconomic theories of language contact, this thesis compares and contrasts the diachronic phonological outcomes of various click loan events. The primary event under investigation is the donation of loanwords from an endangered click language, Nama, via substrate interference with the lexicon of a socially dominant clickless language, Afrikaans, in the Namaqualand region of the Northern Cape. The phonological adaptations employed to integrate donated lexical material into a host grammar ought ordinarily to be fairly regular, but the cross-linguistic rarity of click consonants complicates this process. The twenty click consonants expected of Nama undergo phonemic neutralisation when realised in Namaqualand Afrikaans, such that contrast embedded in click ‘type’ and click ‘accompaniment’ is collapsed. Speakers of Namaqualand Afrikaans employ any click type when uttering any click word, and may even use different click types in different tokens of the same lexical item. This unpredictability neutralises contrast. Nonetheless, there is some evidence of a diachronic trend from the unpredictable use of multiple click types and accompaniments toward the stable use of only the linguopulmonic dental click. When these novel data are set against the phonological outcomes of other contact events between a click language and a clickless languages across southern Africa, the normal outcome of click loan under is shown to be the collapse of ‘type’ contrasts. An important outlier is the large ‘type’-contrasting click inventory still shared by isiXhosa and isiZulu long after the extinction of donor click languages in the Khoekhoe branch, suggesting that this contact event must historically have entailed sustained community-wide bilingualism. These comparative observations are used to develop a cross-linguistic typology of click loan events that aims to improve our understanding of the precolonial linguistic landscape of southern Africa. The improved documentation of click consonants in rural language varieties is urgently recommended.
Bushfire season in Australian Indigenous seasonal calendars and associated drought trends
Authors: Coleman Rachel L. , Jain Shaleen
Published: June 2024

Climate-induced changes in rainfall and temperature across Australia exacerbate drought and bushfire risk which have detrimental impacts on flora, fauna, and water quality. Indigenous Peoples across Australia have recorded climate, environment, and biotic patterns in seasonal calendars, of which five are used to delineate approximate time windows associated with bushfire to demonstrate the necessity of weaving non-colonial and colonial knowledge for better understanding modern climate challenges. The bushfire season (October–March) was examined for variability and trends in the Standardised Precipitation Evapotranspiration Index (SPEI), the Southern Oscillation Index (SOI), and the Indian Ocean Dipole (IOD) historical data from 1950 to 2021. SPEI is an integrative measure of local land-atmospheric conditions and affords physics-based monitoring of drought conditions across large spatial scales, using temperature, precipitation, and potential evapotranspiration to evaluate moisture content in a region. We found that drought indices showed moderate correlations with climate variables (SOI and sea surface temperatures). Taken together, this study illustrates overlapping scales of Indigenous and western knowledges in the context of bushfire risk and has the potential to enhance and inform climate adaptation efforts.
A comparative analysis of international guidelines for green infrastructure performance assessment
Authors: Roghani Bardia , Bahrami Mahdi , Tscheikner-Gratl Franz , Cherqui Frédéric , Muthanna Tone Merete , Rokstad Marius Møller
Published: June 2024

Natural or semi-natural elements, referred to by various terms such as green infrastructure (GI), are increasingly adopted as a win-win solution to develop water-wise, climate-resilient, and sustainable societies. Accordingly, a comprehensive performance assessment of GIs is necessary for their management, making them more appealing to multiple sectors, and improving funding prospects. Several guidelines proposing performance and impact indicators have been developed worldwide recently. To evaluate their applicability, this study critically examines some of the most well-known of them from various parts of the world that deal with the evaluation of different functional aspects of GIs. Findings show considerable differences. The European guideline is the most comprehensive one considering the number of addressed performance indicators. In contrast, the Chinese standard mostly focuses on water quality/quantity performance. Moreover, the degree of quality of the guidelines is evaluated using a thorough set of quality measures that consists of 19 criteria. By addressing 12 out of the 19 quality criteria, the European and state of New South Wales standards encompassed more guideline compilation requirements than the others. However, the way in which assessed performance indicators should be interpreted is one instance where a gap in the present standards is believed to be especially significant.
Research on bubbles and dissolved oxygen transfer in floating vegetated channels
Authors: Zhao Yufeng , Sun Guojin , Bai Yu
Published: June 2024

With river water quality deterioration in recent years, an increasing number of river water quality control studies have been conducted. Among relevant methods, aeration and vegetation planting are effective techniques. The combination of aeration and vegetation can improve the purification effect on the water quality. Based on flume experiments, the mass transfer coefficient of dissolved oxygen in rivers with floating vegetation patches of different diameters under hydrodynamics was studied. Large-diameter floating vegetation can effectively reduce the breaking of bubbles and increase the mass transfer coefficient of dissolved oxygen in rivers. According to mechanism analysis, a model of the oxygen mass transfer coefficient in floating vegetated channels was proposed, and a favorable simulation effect was obtained. This type of research could provide a theoretical basis for selecting and arranging vegetation in aeration floating vegetated channels.
Impact of Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WaSH) interventions on diarrhoeal infections among children in the tribal regions of Palghar: a quasi-experimental study
Authors: Jeyakumar Angeline , Giri Bibek Raj , Godbharle Swapnil
Published: June 2024

This study tested the effect of a 4-week Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WaSH) intervention on diarrhoeal infections in children, and knowledge, awareness, practices (KAP) in the six tribal villages of Palghar. We performed a quasi-experimental study in N = 180 households among mothers with children under-five registered in the anganwadi centers. Households received either WaSH kits (control arm n = 90) or kits combined with education (intervention arm n = 90). We estimated the effect of this 4-week intervention by comparing the groups post-intervention for change in KAP and diarrhoea infection. The average overall KAP score of the intervention group increased significantly from 8.54 ± 1.65 to 11.89 ± 1.60 (p < 0.001), between pre-intervention (t0) and 4 weeks after intervention (t2). In the control group, the change in average overall KAP score was not statistically significant (8.39 ± 1.72 to 8.74 ± 1.76 (p = 0.764)), between the t0 and t2 assessments. Diarrhoeal infection was reduced by 6% in the intervention compared to 2% in the control group. These findings support that a combination of short- and long-term strategies was more effective in reducing diarrhoea among tribal children than standalone approaches.
A review on progresses in reactive dye-containing wastewater treatment
Authors: Kamati Salmi Ndapandula , Yan Jia , Fan Jianwei
Published: June 2024

The printing and dyeing industry globally faces a critical challenge with wastewater generation and disposal, posing significant risks to public health and the environment due to hazardous reactive dyes. Various physical, chemical, and biological processes are used for treating this wastewater. While chemical treatments effectively address dye-related issues, proper disposal of resulting chemical waste remains problematic. Physical treatments struggle with complex chemical compounds, and biological processes using microorganisms show promise but are heavily influenced by operating conditions. Single treatments have limitations, thus necessitating the exploration of hybrid techniques. Among chemical techniques, advanced oxidation processes (AOPs) are promising due to their simplicity, scalability, and cost-effectiveness, but further research is needed. The review analyzes pollutants at each stage of the industry, addressing the environmental impact of reactive dyes and highlighting treatment methods, their advantages, and disadvantages. Research into hybrid techniques and sustained exploration of AOPs are crucial steps toward sustainable solutions in managing wastewater challenges in the industry.
Water infrastructure sustainability challenge in Nigeria: A detailed examination of infrastructure failures and potential solutions
Authors: Adeoti Oluwagbemi Samuel , Kandasamy Jaya , Vigneswaran Saravanamuthu
Published: June 2024

Achieving Sustainable Development Goal 6.1 – universal and equitable access to safe and affordable drinking water – is a critical global challenge. This study contributes to this aim by analyzing the functionality and sustainability of rural water boreholes in Nigeria. It employs GIS mapping, Spearman's rho correlation analysis, and interviews across 1,696 communities to investigate borehole failure dynamics, the impact of multidimensional poverty index (MPI) on water access, technical failure causes, and the influence of ownership on functionality. Findings show that while 49.8% of communities lack improved water sources, 25.5 benefit from functional boreholes, and 24.5 grapple with failures. This study reveals a complex relationship between MPI and water access, with community ownership associated with better functionality. Consequently, the study proposes holistic strategies, emphasizing community mapping and smart infrastructure, to enhance water system sustainability. Although the study is centered in Nigeria, its insights are applicable to regions with similar socio-economic conditions, contributing to the global pursuit of sustainable water access in alignment with SDG 6.1.
The impact of new technologies in marketing towards the factors of stress and opportunities
Authors: Kalvikarasi T.
Published: June 2024

2020 was the year of Revolutionary  adoption in the context of technology, as the world begins to reopen in 2021,it is too early to predict how many of these technologies will continue to reign marketers, Now-a-days the impact of New Technologies towards various factors such as Digital Marketing, Digital devices, Tension and Opportunities. Recently, by using smartphones and  Computers various apps should be present for buying and selling of various  products and services. By using these apps Continously in our daily life it may cause tensions to us physically and mentally and it leads to some problems in our health conditions. On the another hand of Opportunities which are present in the New Technologies of Marketing which creates the platforms for New products and services, For example, Healthcare, Entertainment, Shopping and Financial investing. This study explores the conceptual Relationship between various factors  of Digital Marketing, Digital devices, tension and opportunities in the New Technology of marketing. Nobody can tell what the Future of Marketing would look like with complete accuracy. But experts can provide their Perspective and forecasts some of the opportunities rather than Tensions that might be accessible in the Coming years. However, make sure there’s plenty of rooms in your marketing plan to adopt and adjust.
A study on quality of work life of employees in appasamy ocular device private limited Pondicherry
Authors: Mary P. James , Ammu S.
Published: June 2024

In today's business world, Quality of work life (QWL) is a key concept that has a lot of importance in employee's life. A high QWL is crucial for organizations to continue to attract and retain their employees. The purpose of this study was to identify the factors that have an effect on the quality of work life of employees in Appasamy ocular device private limited Pondicherry. The research design selected is descriptive in nature. The sample size for conducting the research is 150 employees in company. The respondents were chosen using convenient sampling techniques. It is possible to measure the Quality of Work Life of an organization by taking the opinions of employees on statements regarding QWL. It is probable that employees will report performing better and being more involved in their jobs if their organization gives them a good quality of work as a reward for their contributions.The purpose of this study was to analyze the QWL of employees of Appasamy ocular device private limited Pondicherry.
The level of satisfaction on online education among higher education teachers during the covid-19 pandemic
Authors: Tamilmathi T. , Priya R. Shanmuga
Published: June 2024

The process of education is capable of evolving a human mind into a mature one. Education will make the brain understand known and unknown things in a deeper way. The ways of education will also change based on the need of the time. The COVID-19 situation caused all educational institutions to implement virtual classes and online education outside of their physical environments. Technological evolution is not new for the Indian education system; however, getting exposed to it too often and adapting to it can render education professionals vulnerable. Before any deformation, equipping for the circumstances is required which needs a changeover space to get espouse and get familiar with it. Due to the pandemic situation, however, the transition time allowed educational stakeholders to adopt to technological culture. This has a higher impact on online educators. This research highlights the impact intensity among education professionals who are teaching online and their emotional well-being and provides suggestions to cope with the technological culture and emotional well-being.
Agreement Between Apple Watch and Actical Step Counts in a Community Setting: Cross-Sectional Investigation From the Framingham Heart Study
Authors: Spartano Nicole L , Zhang Yuankai , Liu Chunyu , Chernofsky Ariel , Lin Honghuang , Trinquart Ludovic , Borrelli Belinda , Pathiravasan Chathurangi H , Kheterpal Vik , Nowak Christopher , Vasan Ramachandran S , Benjamin Emelia J , McManus David D , Murabito Joanne M
Published: June 2024

Background

Step counting is comparable among many research-grade and consumer-grade accelerometers in laboratory settings.

Objective

The purpose of this study was to compare the agreement between Actical and Apple Watch step-counting in a community setting.

Methods

Among Third Generation Framingham Heart Study participants (N=3486), we examined the agreement of step-counting between those who wore a consumer-grade accelerometer (Apple Watch Series 0) and a research-grade accelerometer (Actical) on the same days. Secondarily, we examined the agreement during each hour when both devices were worn to account for differences in wear time between devices.

Results

We studied 523 participants (n=3223 person-days, mean age 51.7, SD 8.9 years; women: n=298, 57.0%). Between devices, we observed modest correlation (intraclass correlation [ICC] 0.56, 95% CI 0.54-0.59), poor continuous agreement (29.7%, n=957 of days having steps counts with ≤15% difference), a mean difference of 499 steps per day higher count by Actical, and wide limits of agreement, roughly ±9000 steps per day. However, devices showed stronger agreement in identifying who meets various steps per day thresholds (eg, at 8000 steps per day, kappa coefficient=0.49), for which devices were concordant for 74.8% (n=391) of participants. In secondary analyses, in the hours during which both devices were worn (n=456 participants, n=18,760 person-hours), the correlation was much stronger (ICC 0.86, 95% CI 0.85-0.86), but continuous agreement remained poor (27.3%, n=5115 of hours having step counts with ≤15% difference) between devices and was slightly worse for those with mobility limitations or obesity.

Conclusions

Our investigation suggests poor overall agreement between steps counted by the Actical device and those counted by the Apple Watch device, with stronger agreement in discriminating who meets certain step thresholds. The impact of these challenges may be minimized if accelerometers are used by individuals to determine whether they are meeting physical activity guidelines or tracking step counts. It is also possible that some of the limitations of these older accelerometers may be improved in newer devices.
Impact of Facilitation on Cognitive Flow in a Novel Diabetes Management Rehearsal Game for Health Professions Education: Mixed Methods, Open-Label, Superiority Randomized Controlled Trial
Authors: Tan Jun Wen , Tan Gabriel , Lian Xia , Chong Darren Kai Siang , Rajalingam Preman , Dalan Rinkoo , Mogali Sreenivasulu Reddy
Published: June 2024

Background

Though the prevalence of diabetes is set to increase, most serious game solutions typically target patient self-management and education. Few games target health care professions education, and even fewer consider the factors that may increase their efficacies. The impact of facilitation, a prominent feature of health professions education, is examined in the context of a rehearsal-based diabetes management serious game.

Objective

In this mixed methods, open-label, superiority randomized controlled trial, we compare student performance, attitudes, and perceptions of a rehearsal-based diabetes management game for health care professionals.

Methods

Student participants were randomized into 2 groups to play a diabetes management game. The control group played the game alone, and the intervention group played the same game alongside a facilitator tasked to moderate overall challenge levels and address queries. Both groups were administered the Flow Short Scale, a 13-item measure rated on a 7-point Likert scale ranging from 1 (“not at all”) to 7 (“very much”) immediately after the game. Students were then invited to voluntary focus group discussions to elicit their attitudes and perceptions of the game. Findings were subject to between-group comparisons and inductive thematic analysis respectively.

Results

A total of 48 (26 control, 22 intervention) clinical-year undergraduates from the Lee Kong Chian School of Medicine in Singapore participated in this study, with 18 continuing to the focus group discussions. Flow Short Scale results indicated the superiority of the intervention group for overall flow (t46=–2.17, P=.04) and the absorption subdomain (t46=–2.6, P=.01). Qualitative results indicated students viewed facilitation as helpful and appropriate, and were able to identify improvable elements of the game’s theoretical foundations and overall design.

Conclusions

While serious games are efficacious means of rehearsing previously learned knowledge, facilitation allows for their efficiency to be greatly increased. Such increases are likely crucial in the coming years with the increased digitization of health care professions education and the prevalence of diabetes.

Trial Registration

ClinicalTrials.gov NCT05637749; https://www.clinicaltrials.gov/study/NCT05637749
Designing a Smartphone-Based Virtual Reality App for Relaxation: Qualitative Crossover Study (Preprint)
Authors: Verstegen Amandine , Van Daele Tom , Bonroy Bert , Debard Glen , Sels Romy , van Loo Marlon , Bernaerts Sylvie
Published: June 2024

BACKGROUND

Accumulating evidence supports the use of virtual reality (VR) in mental health care, with one potential application being its use to assist individuals with relaxation exercises. Despite studies finding support for the potential of VR to effectively aid in relaxation, its implementation remains limited outside of specialized clinics. Known barriers are insufficient knowledge regarding VR operation, lack of availability of VR relaxation apps tailored to local health care systems, and cost concerns. Unfortunately, many VR relaxation apps are designed exclusively for stand-alone headsets, limiting accessibility for a broad audience.

OBJECTIVE

We aimed to design an accessible, smartphone-based VR relaxation app based on user preferences. This paper describes the assessment of 2 stand-alone VR relaxation apps and the resulting smartphone-based VR relaxation app design.

METHODS

Overall, 30 participants (n=23, 77% women; n=7, 23% men) took part in 2 separate VR sessions, assessing 1 of the 2 VR relaxation apps (Flowborne and Calm Place) in each session. After each session, participants were presented with open-ended questions to assess their experiences via a web-based survey tool. These questions explored positive and negative features, shortcomings, and suggestions for improvements while also allowing space for additional remarks concerning the 2 VR relaxation apps. Three of the authors analyzed the responses using inductive thematic analysis, a process comprising 6 phases.

RESULTS

Across both the apps, 5 recurring themes and 13 recurring subthemes were identified in the participants’ answers: audio (music and sounds, guidance), visuals (content, realism, variation and dynamics in the environment), features (language, options, feedback and instructions, duration, exercise), implementation (technical aspects, cybersickness, acceptability and usability), and experience. We analyzed the participants’ findings and conducted a literature review, which served as the basis for developing the app. The resulting app is a Dutch-language, smartphone-based VR relaxation app, with customization options including 3 types of relaxation exercises, 2 guiding voices, and 3 different environments. Efforts have been made to ensure maximum variation and dynamism in the environments. Calming music and nature sounds accompany the exercises. The efficacy and effectiveness of the resulting app design were not assessed.

CONCLUSIONS

This study provides insights into key features of VR relaxation apps, which were subsequently used for the development of a novel smartphone-based VR relaxation app. Further research concerning the effectiveness of this app, along with a broader evaluation of the efficacy and user feedback for smartphone-based VR relaxation apps, is needed. More generally, there is a clear need for more research on the impact of interactivity, biofeedback, and type of environment in VR relaxation.
Modeling and Simulation of Hydraulic Proportional Control Valves with Different Types of Controllers
Authors: Rashid Sarah M. , Yahya Salloom Maher , Jemily Nor Haniza Bakhtiar , H. Ab- Samat
Published: June 2024

تهدف هذه الدراسة إلى تصميم وتطويرمنصة ذاتية التوازن. تستخدم في العديد من التطبيقات الصناعية التي تحتاج الى استواء سطح المنصة لضمان عملها بكفاءة عالية. تم تصميم وتنفيذ منصة تتكون من اسطوانتين هيدروليكية يتم التحكم بهما بواسطة صمامين سيطرة هيدروليكية تناسبية. يتضمن تصميم النظام الهيدروليكي الافتراضي تحليل النظام واشتقاقه. وبعد ذلك، تم تقييم أداء النظام من خلال تحديد النهج الأمثل للحصول على البيانات kp وki و  kd. من خلال استخدام محاكاة MATLAB ، تم إجراء فحص لتحسين وحدة التحكم PID للخوارزمية الجينية (GA) الحالية وخوارزمية تحسين سرب الجسيمات (PSO). تشير النتائج إلى أن خوارزمية التحكم PID للخوارزمية الجينية (GA) تتفوق على في تحسين أداء النظام من خوارزمية تحسين سرب الجسيمات (PSO) . كان معيار التحكم في الأخطاء الذي تم اختياره لنظام التحكم في منصة التوازن الذاتي هو نوع الخطأ المطلق للوقت المتكامل . (ITAE). يُظهر النظام معدلًا محسّنًا للتقارب.
Performance Analysis of Different Machine Learning Algorithms for Predictive Maintenance
Authors: Mohammed Noor A. , Abdulateef Osamah F. , Hamad Ali H. , Abdullah Oday I.
Published: June 2024

يقدم هذا العمل دراسة شاملة عن تقييم أداء خوارزميات التعلم الآلي المختلفة للصيانة التنبؤية في سياق مراقبة حالة محرك التيار المتردد. يركز البحث على سيناريوهات واقعية لتقييم قدرات الخوارزميات المختلفة في التنبؤ بكل من حدوث الأعطال ونوع الفشل المحدد في محركات التيار المتردد. يتم استخدام خمس خوارزميات بارزة للتعلم الآلي، وهي Random Forest (RFC)، وSupport Vector Machine (SVM)، وK-Nearest Neighbors (KNN)، والانحدار اللوجستي (LR)، وXGBoost (XGB)، في هذا العمل. يتضمن التقييم تحليلًا مقارنًا لهذه الخوارزميات بناءً على دقتها التنبؤية، مع مجموعات تدريب بأحجام مختلفة. قبل تطوير النموذج، يتم تطبيق تقنيات معالجة مسبقة صارمة للبيانات لضمان صحة افتراضات النموذج وتحسين الأداء. تتضمن مرحلة المعالجة المسبقة إزالة العينات الغامضة، وترميز الأعمدة الفئوية باستخدام ترميز الملصقات، وقياس الأعمدة. ومن المثير للاهتمام، إعادة النظر في تحديد نقاط البيانات التي تبدو غريبة، مما يكشف عن دورها الأساسي في التقاط التباين الطبيعي لمجموعة البيانات وتعزيز مهام التصنيف. لوحظ أن هذه الميزات المحددة هي مساهمات محورية في النماذج التنبؤية. يوضح العمل أنه بالنسبة للتنبؤ بفشل الآلة وتحديد أنواع الفشل، فإن الخوارزميات تظهر أداءً مشابهًا. الفرق الأساسي يكمن في وقت التدريب. تبرز خوارزمية K-Nearest Neighbors (KNN) باستمرار باعتبارها النموذج الأفضل أداءً لكلتا المهمتين، في حين تؤدي آلة Support Vector Machine (SVM) أداءً دون المستوى الأمثل في مهام التنبؤ بالفشل الثنائي، وXGBoost (XGB) في مهام التنبؤ بالفشل متعددة الفئات، بسبب أوقات استجابتهم. في الختام، تؤكد هذه الورقة على أهمية اختيار نماذج التعلم الآلي المناسبة للصيانة التنبؤية، مع الأخذ في الاعتبار المفاضلة بين الدقة ووقت التدريب. توفر النتائج رؤى قيمة للشركات التي تهدف إلى تنفيذ استراتيجيات صيانة تنبؤية تتسم بالكفاءة والفعالية، مع ظهور KNN كخيار مثالي للتطبيق السريع.
WOUND HEALING ACTIVITY OF BINAHONG LEAF EXTRACT NANOGEL ON ORAL TISSUES
Authors: HANAFIAH OLIVIA AVRIYANTI , SATRIA DENNY , HARAHAP AMI ANGELA , DOHUDE GOSTRY ALDICA , LESTARI CHANDRA , BERNARD  , HG AFIFAH AYUNI. , FAJAR TASYFINA HANNAN , KURNIA HARRY
Published: June 2024

Objective: The objective of the present study is to formulate and evaluate a topical gel containing minoxidil and tofacitinib citrate for alopecia areata.
Methods: Forty-eight rat males were given treatment using  3% binahong leaf extract nanogel (twelve rats given palatal wound, twelve rats mandibular tooth extraction) and nanogel base (same with the amount used to extract). On palatal wounds, as many as four rats were in euthanasia on days third, seven, and fourteen for each group treatment. Whereas on the extraction groups, four rats were in euthanasia on days seventh, fourteen, and twenty-eight. palatal tissue and alveolar bone were taken, and fibroblasts as well as osteoblasts were observed using the coloring Hematoxylin-eosin.
Results: Data revealed there were significant differences in the number of fibroblasts in each treatment between day three and seven (p<0.05), between day seven and fourteen (p<0.05), and there were significant differences in the number of osteoblasts in each treatment for 3 periods (p<0.05).
Conclusion: Application of binahong leaf extract nanogel on palatal wound increased fibroblast proliferation and on post-extraction socket increased the number osteoblasts indicating better wound healing compared to control.
EXPLORING THE ANTIBACTERIAL POTENTIAL OF C. GIGANTEA IN THE GEOTHERMAL AREA OF IE JUE: A BIOINFORMATICS APPROACH
Authors: NINGSIH DIANA SETYA , IDROES RINALDI , KHAIRAN KHAIRAN , JAKFAR SUBHAINI , SUNDARI IIN , DIANSARI VIONA , FITRIANI  , HANDAYANI AFRI , AQIFAH INAS
Published: June 2024

Objective: The Aceh geothermal region offers an enticing possibility for research into prospective contributions to the medical field, particularly in dentistry. C. gigantea, a hardy plant that can withstand high temperatures, grows in this area.
Methods: This plant contains a large number of secondary metabolites that are known to be useful in herbal medicine. However, there has not been much research done in this field of oral health; thus finding the plant's potential will require a cheap detecting tool. One method for this investigation is molecular docking, which is a part of bioinformatics. Molecular docking is a method used to examine how drugs interact with proteins, such as the proteins from the halitosis-related bacteria Porphyromonas gingivalis (P. gingivalis).
Results: In this study, computational technologies will be used to find antibacterial properties. In particular, the antibacterial effects of chemical compounds from Biduri leaves (C. gigantea) discovered in the Ie Jue geothermal zone are examined. The study uses molecular docking to compute the interactions of the five Biduri metabolites: lupenyl acetate, α-amyrin, phytol, β-amyrenyl acetate, and methyl ester with the Kgp protein in P. gingivalis.
Conclusion: The data show a range of binding affinities, with α-amyrin showing the most promising results with a binding affinity of -9.7 kcal/mol for Kgp protein. According to this study, P. gingivalis, the bacteria that cause halitosis, may be susceptible to the antibacterial effects of C. gigantea leaves.
UNLOCKING THE THERAPEUTIC POTENTIAL: EXPLORING NF-κB AS A VIABLE TARGET FOR DIVERSE PHARMACOLOGICAL APPROACHES
Authors: SINGH AJEET PAL , SHARMA ASHISH KUMAR , SINGH THAKUR GURJEET
Published: June 2024

NF-κB is a vital transcription factor that responds to diverse stimuli like cytokines, infections, and stress. It forms different dimers, binds to specific DNA sequences, and regulates gene expression. It operates through two pathways: canonical (for inflammation and immunity) and non-canonical (for specific processes). These pathways tightly control activity of NF-κB and impacting gene expression. Aberrant NF-κB activation is linked to cancer and other diseases, making it a potential therapeutic target. This review explores the role of NF-κB in disease and its therapeutic potential in various conditions. Intricate signal transduction processes lead to NF-κB activation by phosphorylating IκB proteins, allowing NF-κB dimers to enter the nucleus and influence gene expression. This dynamic regulation involves co-activators and interactions with other transcription factors, shaping complex gene expression programs.
Understanding the multifaceted functions off NF-κB is crucial as its deregulation is associated with a range of diseases, including cancer, autoimmune disorders, and inflammatory conditions. Exploring recent studies offers insights into potential therapeutic strategies aimed at modulating NF-κB activity to restore health and combat various pathological conditions. This Comprehensive review is based on the role of NF-κB in disease pathogenesis and therapeutic implications.
A STUDY ON KNOWLEDGE OF ANIMAL BITE VICTIMS REGARDING ANIMAL BITE AND RABIES ATTENDING ANIMAL BITE OPD ASSOCIATED WITH GOVERNMENT MEDICAL COLLEGE DATIA, MADHYA PRADESH
Authors: PANDEY VIKAS , ARYA KALPANA , MITRA BIKRAMJEET
Published: June 2024

Objective: The objective of the study is to assess the knowledge regarding animal bite, prevention and control and study the association of the socio-demographic factors with knowledge regarding animal bite, prevention and control.
Methods: An observational cross-sectional study was conducted in 280 animal bite victims attending animal bite OPD associated with Govt. Medical College Datia, Madhya Pradesh, India. Information collected with the semi-structured questionnaire after obtaining informed verbal consent for study duration of 3 mo. Data pertaining regarding knowledge of animal bite victims, prevention and control to the socio-demographic profile of victim, category of bite, age, sex, education, occupation, residence was collected. Data was analyzed using MS Excel and Epi Info software.
Results: Among 280 victims 178(63.57%) were males, 156(55.7%) belongs to 15-45 y, 170(60.71%) were living in urban area, and 98(35%) and 89(31.7%) of the victims were agriculture worker and laborers respectively. 263(93.92%) victims bitten by dog of them 249(88.9%) by street dog, 221(78.92%) had Category III bite, lower extremity was affected in 280(75.71%), and 156(55.71%) of the victims were affected during evening hours.
Conclusion: There is need for creating awareness in public and medical community about proper wound management and judicious use of anti-rabies vaccine.
Career Path Program Evaluation for the Retention of Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha Ltd. Scholars
Authors: Peralta Airon , Rafal Alexander
Published: June 2024

A shortage of maritime officers emphasizes the need for effective retention strategies to address the growing demand for skilled seafarers in the rapidly expanding global maritime industry. This study evaluates the Career Path Program of Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha Ltd. ("K" Line) aimed at retaining Filipino maritime scholars, focusing on satisfaction in terms of salary, rewards and benefits, job satisfaction, professional growth, and welfare through a convergent mixed-methods parallel research design. The quantitative study accounted for 107 "K" Line scholars, while the qualitative study accounted for 11 "K" Line scholars. Findings indicate that the Career Path Program effectively enhances scholar retention through well-structured support in professional development and welfare. While satisfaction levels with salary and professional growth opportunities were generally positive, the analysis suggests that enhanced rewards and promotion opportunities could further improve retention rates. This study offers valuable and actionable insights for shipping companies to review their career path programs to enhance retention, increase loyalty, and significantly reduce turnover among seafarers.
Brain Tumor Detection Using Convolutional Neural Networks
Authors: Koushik V. , Kumar K. Kranthi , Chaitanya A. Krishna , Sameet G. Krishna , Krishnaveni K. , Rao Dr. K. Rajeshwar
Published: June 2024

Abstract: Brain tumor detection remains a critical challenge in medical diagnostics, necessitating accurate and efficient methods for early detection and diagnosis. Deep Learning (DL) techniques have emerged as promising tools in this domain due to their ability to extract intricate patterns from complex medical imaging data. This paper presents a comprehensive review and comparative analysis of various DL approaches employed in brain tumor detection. We begin by providing an overview of brain tumors, their classification, and the significance of early detection. Subsequently, we delve into the fundamentals of DL, highlighting its suitability for medical image analysis tasks. We then survey state-of-the-art DL architectures, including convolutional neural networks (CNNs), recurrent neural networks (RNNs), and their variants, applied to brain tumor detection from magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and computed tomography (CT) scans. Additionally, we discuss the challenges associated with DL-based tumor detection, such as dataset size, class imbalance, and interpretability of results. Furthermore, we present a comparative analysis of different DL models in terms of their performance metrics, computational efficiency, and generalization capabilities. Through this analysis, we identify trends, limitations, and future research directions in DL-based brain tumor detection. Our findings aim to facilitate the development of more accurate, robust, and clinically viable tools for early diagnosis and treatment planning of brain tumor
A Triadic Approach for Enhancement of Underwater Images Using Adaptive Colour Correction with Unsharp Masking and CLAHE Implementation
Authors: Zaheer Sumbul
Published: June 2024

Abstract: The underwater domain has distinct challenges for capturing and examining images both. This is due to absorption and dispersion of light, which diminishes visual clarity and also distorts colour. In this context, we present an extensive method for enhancing underwater images with the objective of restoring true colours, uplifting contrast, and emphasizing minute details. Adaptive colour correction, detail sharpening, and contrast enhancement techniques drafted for underwater environments are all included in our project. Using objective picture quality standards includes the Underwater Image Quality Measure (UIQM), Underwater Colour Image Quality Evaluation (UCIQE), Patch-based Contrast Quality Index (PCQI), and Image Entropy (IE), we evaluate the effectiveness of our technique. With latent uses in oceanology, archaeology, environmental impact analysis, underwater inspection, and photography, the results show significant evolution in visual accuracy and details extraction.
Studies on Benzoxazine Derivaties
Authors: Muftah Mohamed Saad
Published: June 2024

Abstract: The 5, 6, 7 trimethoxy (1, 4) benzoxazine -2,3diones was synthesized by reaction of 2-amino-3,4,5 trimethoxyphenol with oxalyl chloride. The new compound of benzoxazine derivative was characterized by elemental analysis, mass spectroscopy , infrared and 1H-NMR . The compound exhibited antifungal and antibacterial activities.
Tune into Emotions: A Study of Musical Therapy’s Influence on Facial Expression Recognition
Authors: Huria Sampada
Published: June 2024

Abstract: This research paper introduces an innovative approach to music recommendation systems, utilizing facial expression analysis for the delivery of personalized music suggestions. Through the utilization of machine learning algorithms, the system assesses the user's emotional state by analyzing facial expressions, subsequently offering music recommendations aligned with their mood. The proposed methodology incorporates a deep learning-based model for the detection and classification of facial expressions, complemented by a collaborative filtering algorithm to generatepersonalized music recommendations
Machine Learning and Streamlit Based Multi Disease Predictor
Authors: Reddy Dr. N.V Rajasekhar
Published: June 2024

Abstract: Using machine intelligence, the Automated Multiple Disease Prediction System is chief the hole or door in vessel healthcare with tailor-made situation plans and predicting diagnoses. The answer can call either someone has Diabetes, Heart issues, and Parkinson's disease established the determined manifestations, record of what happened, and results. The system uses progressive algorithms to a degree support vector machines and logistic reversion, detecting early warning signs and diminishing risks. This full of enthusiasm game plan translates patient care, improving results and guaranteeing sustainability in healthcare. In an cycle of promptly progressing healthcare, this science shows a watershed importance in predicting diagnoses and patient comfort. In order to facilitate belongings for completely users, we grown a netting use that admits the consumer to anticipate an disease by just introducing allure attribute principles
Quantum Cryptography: Fundamentals and Advanced Techniques
Authors: Rani Rashmi
Published: June 2024

Abstract: Quantum-cryptography represents a revolutionary advancement in the field of secure correspondence, leveraging the principles of quantum-mechanics to ensure unprecedented levels of security. This review paper provides a comprehensive exploration of both the foundational principles and advanced techniques underpinning quantum cryptographic systems. We begin by examining the theoretical foundations, including quantum key distribution (QKD) protocols such as BB84 and E91, and the critical role of entanglement and superposition in these processes. The paper then delves into the latest advancements and techniques in the field, including device-independent QKD, quantum cryptographic networks, and post-quantum cryptographic methods designed to be resilient against quantum computer attacks. Additionally, we discuss practical implementation challenges and the current state of experimental quantum cryptography. By synthesizing recent research findings and technological developments, this review aims to provide a thorough comprehension of the current environment and future directions of quantum cryptography, highlighting its potential to revolutionize secure communications in the quantum era.