bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Machine Learning for Personalized Risk Assessment and Early Detection of Heart Disease
Authors: Anilkumar Reshma , Sankar P. Vineetha
Published: May 2023

Abstract: Today in our busy life it very difficult for us to look after our health. Cardio vascular diseases are very common now days which cause loss of billions of lives world-wide. Our lifestyles have a major impact on our health causing various chronic diseases. Machine learning (ML) can revolutionize the field of cardiovascular disease prediction by providing more accurate, nuanced, and personalized risk assessment, leading to improved patient health. A properly trained machine learning model can easily detect or predict the heart disease. Within the context of using artificial intelligence for forecasting and assessing the occurrence of heart ailments, here are various factors that contribute to the heart disease to be considered, such as lifestyle choices and medical conditions to predict whether the person is at high risk or not. ML technology can also analyze large datasets of patient data to identify patterns and risk factors that cannot be easily distinguished, predicted, or detected using traditional methods. Estimators like k-NN classifier, Decision tree classifier, Gradient boosting classifier and Gaussian Naive bayes (NB) classifier, are provided with different characteristics or feature extracted from the dataset, demonstrated consistent and reliable performance in predicting heart disease. The utilization of these attributes can potentially aid the medical field for on time detection and diagnosis of the heart disease.
Securing Aggregate Queries for DNA Databases
Authors: Vanithamani Mrs. , Yashwanthan J. M. , Ganesh K. Jai , Vasan G. Keerthi
Published: May 2023

Abstract: This paper addresses the problem of sharing person-specific genomic sequences without violating the privacy of their data subjects to support large- scale biomedical research projects. The proposed method builds on the framework but extends the results in a number of ways. One improvement is that our scheme is deterministic, with zero probability of a wrong answer. We also provide a new operating point in the space-time tradeoff, by offering a scheme that is twice as fast as theirs but uses twice the storage space. This point is motivated by the fact that storage is cheaper than computation in current cloud computing pricing plans. Moreover, our encoding of the data makes it possible for us to handle a richer set of queries than exact matching between the query and each sequence of the database, including: (i) counting the number of matches between the query symbols and a sequence; (ii) logical OR matches where a query symbol is allowed to match a subset of the alphabet thereby making it possible to handle a "not equal to" requirement for a query symbol (iii) support f for the extended alphabet of nucleotide base codes that encompasses ambiguities in DNA sequences (iv) queries that specify the number of occurrences of each kind of symbol in the specified sequence positions (v) a threshold query whose answer is 'yes' if the number of matches exceeds a queryspecified threshold. (vi) For all query types we can hide the answers from the decrypting server, so that only the client learns the answer. (vii) In all cases, the client deterministically learns only the query's answer, except for query type (v) where we quantify the (very small) statistical leakage to the client of the actual count.
Text Interpreter & Converter
Authors: Vasudev Arpitha
Published: May 2023

Abstract: With the exponential growth in data, it is essential to analyze it. The data is a valuable source ofinformation and knowledge that should be effectivelyinterpreted to be helpful. The data should be interpreted in different forms based on the user requirements to get precise information and knowledge. Nowadays smartphones are the most commonly used electronic device. A smartphone is notonly a communication device, it is also a powerful computing device. So it is possible to apply translation, text extraction, summary, and much moretechniques, which require much computational work. This paper presents an application to analyze the text from documents on smartphones. However, it is challenging to interpret the documents onsmartphones. The proposed application converts the documents or images to searchable and editable digital text, and further, it can be used to analyse them into different forms. The objective of this application is four-fold 1) To recognize text from documents orimages by using optical Character Recognition 2) Summarization of the text 3) Translate the extracted text to different languages 4) Generation of speech from the text by using a text-to-speech algorithm.
Design and Analysis of Components in Off-Road Vehicle
Authors: B Ebinesh , R Manojkumar , V Paul Dharmaraj , Shanmugam Dr. D.
Published: May 2023

Abstract: We are going to design and analyze the analysis of roll cage, steering systems, and Engine components. We make the analysis under the rule book of SAE Mechanical Baja. We are going to produce a detailed report about the components and make sure it comes under the rule book. We ensure the safety of the components by conducting various tests. We altered some of the components to increase the performance.
Credit Card Fraud Detection using Python & Machine Learning Algorithms
Authors: Mangal Ekta
Published: May 2023

Abstract: Browsing and many other online sites have increased the digital payment modes through which risk of frauds during transactions got increased. It is necessary to have a look on fraud transactions so that the customers does not pay for what they haven’t done. Such complications may be intercept with Data mining through Machine Learning. It aims to display the customization of a data set by applying machine learning with Credit Card Fraud Detection. The CCFD complications comprise of analyzing previous transactions through credit card along the data of the unauthorized users. These models are then applied to analyze whether the new transaction is authorized or not. In this project, we have concentrated on examining and pre-refining the data sets in addition to the deployment of numerous inconsistency observation methods such as Logical Regression, Random Forest, Decision tree, XG Boost on Credit Card Transaction data.
Design & Development of Smart Fire Safety System for Vehicles Using IOT
Authors: Gondane Dr. Shubhangi
Published: May 2023

Abstract: Today, fire accidents often occur in homes and industrial environments, where climate change and human negligence can be predicted. The proposed prototype is designed to detect such fire accidents and remotely extinguish the fire from the user, thus reducing the risk to firefighters. The main idea of this concept is to propose a model that focuses on the cost-effective design and implementation of an automatic fire protection system for electric vehicles. In this system, the fire extinguisher is activated when it detects flame/smoke in the vehicle fire area and extinguishes the fire automatically. There are many reasons for an electric vehicle that can cause fire accidents. The main cause of electric car fires is the battery used in them. There have been many cases of cars catching fire for the reasons mentioned above and ending with the entire vehicle reduced to ashes. The installation of an automatic extinguishing system allows to minimize the financial losses that can arise from a fire and to increase the safety level of the vehicle, passengers and other road users
Formulation and Evaluation of Medicated Lollipop
Authors: Patil Ms. Nikita S.
Published: May 2023

Abstract: The benefits of medicated lollipops include better drug retention duration in the mouth, increased bioavailability, decreased gastrointestinal pain, and omission of first-pass metabolism. Both adultsand children accept lollipops as a dose form with a high level of acceptance. The primary ingredients found in lollipops include sweetening, flavoring, coloring, opacifiers, and stabilizing agents.
Smart Pricing: Estimating Price of Car Using Enhanced Features and Knowledge-Based System
Authors: Konde Dhanshree
Published: May 2023

Abstract: The price of a new car in the industry is fixed by the manufacturer with some additional costs incurred by the Government in the form of taxes. So, customers buying a new car can be assured of the money they invest to be worthy. But due to the increased prices of new cars and the financial incapability of the customers to buy them, Used Car sales are on a global increase. Therefore, there is an urgent need for a Used Car Price Prediction system which effectively determines the worthiness of the car using a variety of features. Existing System includes a process where a seller decides a price randomly and buyer has no idea about the car and its value in the present-day scenario. In fact, seller also has no idea about the car’s existing value or the price he should be selling the car at.
Design and Analysis of Fixed-Segment Carrier at Carbon Thrust Bearing
Authors: Manikandan P. , Gokulnathan P. , Simson S.Darshis Pream Kumar , Yogesh M. , Hariprakash M.
Published: May 2023

Abstract: This thesis work aimed to provide a design and analysis of fixed segment carrier at carbon thrust bearing. With increased the bearing efficiency and reduced the frictional loss and wear resistance. Thrust bearings plays vital role in submersible pumps. Thrust bearings are fixed bottom of the submersible pumps so total thrust or axial load acting on the thrust collar. Thrust collar are manufacturing with resin mixed carbon and casting material and the segments are manufacturing with casting material and stainless steel material. Two types of materials combines to manufacture the segment carrier. The materials hardness and density properties are different from on materials to another material. If suddenly power cut is happen the total load acting on thrust collar. The collar under heavy load carbon surface and segment carrier surface are scratched or damaged the carbon surface. This type of damages are affecting submersible pump. Submersible pumps are fixed with maximum 900 feet under the boar well but this damages are happen we spend more money to lifting the pump from well and also time is wasted. Segment carrier segment surface and thrust pad surface in between micron level film thickness. If the loose segment carrier the loose segment will tilt under the load and vibration of pump. The thrust collar surface is scratched with thrust collar is not rotate because the thrust collar is fitted with rotating shaft with key way. In this study the segment carrier were made with same materials and the hardness of the materials is same and making process are compared to normal bearing were reduced. The segment carrier is made with stainless steel 410 material. The materials are bought a rod or using pattern with investment casting. After the materials is after completing machining process will goes to hardening and materials surface will go to grinding process. The segment surfaces are grinded and achieve the required surface finish. The surface finish techniques are available no of methods. Triondur coating system is more effective than other process. The grinded segment carrier surfaces are goes to next process of lapping. Here the surface is lapped and get required level of surface roughness. In this process the surface roughness is get required level. Because the lapping coating ratio is high the material removal and surface roughness is get more level like 0.2 micron. The diamond powder coating using 100 CRT is lapping process to achieve the required surface finish. The main purpose of the study is to reduce the bearing damages and frictional loss and wear loss and pump damages. And increase the pump life and reduce the raw materials usage
Review on Out of Plane Offset in Multistory Building
Authors: Mev Abdullah , Singi Prof. Mayur , Vishwakarma Prof. Dinesh
Published: May 2023

bstract: As per latest statistics, India comes under more denser oriented in terms of living in populated countries and by analysis, it is directly proportional to the land shortage problem. To overcome this problem, now engineers make a structure taller in height and having more land coverage area with aesthetic view is the only option available since it provides more suitability in less space. Also, architectural point of buildings are very famous and client prefer this type of structure. The main problem is to stable the architectural building when there will be instability due to attractive building looks. In this study, various papers associated to this topic are intensively studied and have gone through deep analysis in which an enormous work is done in this field earlier. To make these buildings more stable, literature review has conducted that came to know the conclusive outcome which forms the research objectives of our further technical study.
Esettanulmány: Hallgatói eredményesség javítását célzó módszer alkalmazása a felsőoktatásban
Authors: Baksáné Varga Erika , Horánszky Zsófia
Published: May 2023

Számos tanulmány foglalkozik a játékelemeket integráló válaszadó rendszerek felsőfokú oktatásban történő alkalmazásával a hallgatók motivációjának fenntartása érdekében. Jelen vizsgálat célja annak a hipotézisnek a tesztelése, amely szerint egy interaktivitást lehetővé tevő rendszer alkalmazása elősegíti a tananyag elsajátítását, és ezáltal pozitív hatással van a hallgatók eredményességére. A hipotézis tesztelése érdekében két programozásalapozó tantárgyhoz készítettünk Kahoot! kvízt, amelyeket 2017 és 2019 között alkalmaztunk. A kvantitatív elemzés bemutatja, hogyan változott a hallgatók hozzáállása és félév végi eredménye a kidolgozott módszer alkalmazásának hatására.
Posterior wall thickness of the confluent inferior pulmonary veins measured by left atrial intracardiac echocardiography: Implications for catheter ablation
Authors: Negishi Koudai , Okumura Ken , Onishi Fumitaka , Yoshimura Akino , Okamatsu Hideharu , Tsurugi Takuo , Tanaka Yasuaki , Sakai Yoshirou , Nakao Koichi , Sakamoto Tomohiro , Koyama Jyunjiro , Tomita Hirofumi
Published: May 2023

Backgrounds. Fusion of the left and right inferior pulmonary
veins (PV) (confluent inferior PV, CIPV) is a rare variation. Using
intracardiac echocardiography (ICE) from the left atrium (LA), we
measured the posterior wall thickness (PWT) of CIPV adjacent to the
esophagus and compared it with LA posterior wall thickness (LAPWT) in
non-CIPV cases. Methods. Of the consecutive 986 patients
undergoing atrial fibrillation (AF) ablation from July 2020 to June
2022, seven (0.7%) had CIPV with a common trunk connecting to the LA
diagnosed by 3-dimentinal contrast-enhanced computed tomography.
Twenty-five AF patients without CIPV served as control. ICE was done
from LA to measure PWT of CIPV and LAPWT of non-CIPV cases at the level
of the left inferior PV. For ablation in CIPV patients, each superior PV
was individually isolated, and BOX isolation of CIPV without ablating
CIPV posterior wall was added. Results. CIPV PWT was 0.7±0.1
mm, while LAPWT of non-CIPV was 2.0±0.4 mm (P<0.001). In CIPV
group, the upper and lower portions of CIPV were both apart from the
esophagus (mean distances, 6.7±3.4 mm and 7.9±2.7 mm, respectively).
Individual superior PV isolation and BOX CIPV isolation resulted in
complete isolation of all PVs. There were no complications. All CIPV
patients but one remained free from AF recurrence for 376±52 days.
Conclusions. Although CIPV frequency is low (0.7%), CIPV PWT
is very thin and a special care is needed in ablation. The present
ablation strategy is effective for complete PV isolation with a less
risk of the esophageal injury.
Shifting patterns in fine root distribution of four xerophytic species across soil structural gradients and years of growth
Authors: Hu Hui , Bao Wei Kai , Huang Long , Li Fanglan
Published: May 2023

1. Fine root distribution influences the potential for resource
acquisition in soil profiles, which defines how plants interact with
local soil environments; however, a deep understanding of how fine root
vertical distribution varies with soil structural variations and across
plant ages is lacking. 2. We subjected four xerophytic species native to
an arid valley of China, Artemisia vestita, Bauhinia brachycarpa,
Sophora davidii, and Cotinus szechuanensis, to increasing rock fragment
content (RFC) treatments (0%, 25%, 50%, and 75%, v v-1) in an arid
environment and measured fine root vertical profiles over four years of
growth. 3. Fine root depth and biomass of woody species increased with
increasing RFC, but the extent of increase declined with plant age.
Increasing RFC also increased the degree of interannual decreases in
fine root diameter. The limited supply of soil resources in coarse soils
explained the increases in rooting depth and variations in the pattern
of fine root profiles across RFC. Fine root depth and biomass of the
subshrub species (A. vestita) in soil profiles decreased with the
increase in RFC and plant age, showing an opposite pattern from the
other three woody species. 4. Within species, the annual increase in
fine root biomass varied with RFC, which led to large interannual
differences in the patterns of fine root profiles. Capacity of younger
or subshrub plants to cope with soil environmental changes were greater
than the older or shrub plants. These results provide insights into the
limitations of soil resources in dry and rocky environments, and have
management implications for degraded agroforest ecosystem.
Modified biochar amended phytostabilization of selenium in contaminated soil under cold climate in northern Québec (Canada)
Authors: Etteieb Selma , Braghiroli Flavia , Robert Émilie , Magdouli Sara , Brar Satinder Kaur , Blais Jean-François
Published: May 2023

The strategy of combining phytostabilization and biochar amendment was
suggested as an alternative for selenium (Se) bioremediation in
contaminated soils. The current study aimed to test the performance of
activated biochar as an amendment for the phytostabilization of selenium
in soil by Phleum sp. For this, Phleum sp. had been grown
in Se-contaminated soil mixed with activated biochar which was produced
by the pyrolysis of wood residues and the activation of biochar at 900°C
in presence of superheated steam. Results showed that Se immobilization
in soil was enhanced by the addition of activated biochar owing to its
improved physicochemical structure compared to non-modified biochar. In
parallel, activated biochar contributed to the improvement of soil
fertility by increasing pH and organic matter. The bioaccumulation
factor (BAF) of Se in absence of activated biochar and biochar amendment
was 8.7, which suggests the suitability of Phleum plant species
as Se secondary accumulator species to be further used in a Nordic
context. Se plant uptake was positively correlated to Se level in soil,
pH, redox potential, organic matter, cations, metals (Al, Cr, Fe, Mn,
Co, Pb) and anions (Cl, SO ). However, Se
bioavailability for plant uptake was reduced due to Se immobilization in
soil by activated biochar which reduced the translocation of Se from
soil to plant and then its bioaccumulation in plant. Thus, combination
of activated biochar and Phleum Se-accumulator plant was
validated as an efficient solution for Se remediation in contaminated
soil which could be applied at large scale under cold climates.
MrERF039 transcription factor plays an active role in the cold response of Medicago ruthenica as a sugar molecular switch
Authors: Fu Jiabin , Zhao Yanyun , Zhou Yan , wang Yu , Fei Zhimin , Wang Waner , Wu Jiaming , Zhang Feng , Zhao Yan , Li Jiayu , Hao Jinfeng , Niu Yiding
Published: May 2023

Cold stress restricts plant development seriously, resulting in heavy
agricultural losses. We found a critical transcription factor network in
Medicago ruthenica is involved in plant adaptation to low
temperature. APETALA2/ETHYLENE RESPONSIVE FACTOR (AP2/ERF) transcription
factor MrERF039 was transcriptionally induced by cold stresses in
M. ruthenica. We established an agrobacterium-mediated transient
expression system and found that MrERF039 plays an active role in
the cold response of M. ruthenica. Overexpression of
MrERF039 significantly increased the soluble sugar content, which
was eventually expressed as the accumulation of glucose and maltose.
Electrophoretic mobility shift assays (EMSA) and yeast monohybrid
crosses showed that MrERF039 could bind to the DRE cis-acting element on
the MrCAS15A promoter. Additionally, the methyl group of the 14th
amino acid in the MrERF039 protein was required for the binding.
Transcriptome results analysis showed that the MrERF039 gene
acted as a sugar molecular switch, regulating many sugar transporters
and sugar metabolism related genes. In addition, we found that
MrERF039 can directly regulate the expression of β-amylase gene,
UDP glycosyltransferase gene and C2H2 zinc finger protein gene. And the
significant increase in glucose and maltose content may be caused by the
breakdown of starch degraded by β-amylase. In conclusion, these findings
suggest that high expression of the MrERF039 gene can
significantly improve the cold tolerance of M. ruthenica root
tissues during cold acclimation. These provides a new theoretical basis
and candidate genes for breeding new legume forage varieties with high
resistance, high yield and high protein.
Continuous glucose monitoring feedback in the subsequent development of gestational diabetes: a randomised controlled trial in pregnant women
Authors: Quah Phaik Ling , Tan Lay Kok , LEK Ngee , Tagore Shephali , Chern Bernard, Su Min , Ang Seng Bin , Wright Ann , Thain Serene , Tan Kok Hian
Published: May 2023

Objective: To examine CGM feedback with the subsequent
development of gestational diabetes (GDM), maternal glycaemic control,
and glycaemic variability during pregnancy with randomisation 1:1 with
one study arm receiving CGM feedback by intermittent scanning (unblinded
group), versus masked feedback (blinded group). Design:
Prospective, single-center, randomized controlled trial
Setting: Single tertiary care hospital Population:
Pregnant women recruited in the first trimester of pregnancy
Methods: We assessed GDM and plasma glucose levels diagnosed by
the 75-g oral glucose tolerance test (OGTT) at 24-28 weeks as a primary
outcome. The secondary outcome was CGM-derived parameters of glycaemic
variability across the first (9-13 weeks), second (18-23 weeks), late
second and early third (24-31 weeks) and third trimester (32-33weeks).
Results: Over 47 months, 206 pregnant women were enrolled at
9-13 weeks. There were no significant differences with GDM outcomes,
fasting, 1-hour or 2-hour plasma glucose concentrations between study
arms. The unblinded group had higher %time-in-range in the first
(83.2% vs 78.1%; p=0.06), second [88.7% vs 80.5%; p=0.02] and
third trimester (90.2% vs 79.5%; p=0.07), compared to the blinded
group. Conversely, the unblinded group had lower %time-below-range in
the first trimester (15.4% vs 21.2%; p=0.06), and early second
trimester (8.8% vs 16.9%; p=0.05]. No significant differences were
observed with the %time-above-range, mean, standard deviation, Mean
Amplitude Glycaemic Excursion and % Coefficient Variation across all
trimesters. Conclusion: CGM feedback, coupled with better
glycaemic control (higher %TIR and low %TBR) indicates its’ potential
use in combination with appropriate patient education for promoting
better glucose control during pregnancy.
Estimation of sensitive trait proportion using Kuk's randomized response model with auxiliary information
Authors: Shabbir Javid , Gupta Sat
Published: May 2023

Randomized response technique (RRT) models are commonly used to estimate
proportion of sensitive trait in survey sampling. In this study, we
propose an improved class of estimators for sensitive trait when
population level information is available on a non-sensitive auxiliary
variable. This class of estimators is based on a generalization of the
famous Kuk’s (1990) estimator and a difference estimator proposed by
Diana and Perri (2009). We validate the results using survey data
collected at the university of Wah, Pakistan. We also use a data set
used earlier by Zaizai (2006).
Highlights of Solar Observations with Two Brazilian Radio Telescopes
Authors: Valio Adriana
Published: May 2023

Solar radio emission originates from the solar atmosphere, and basically consists of emission from the quiet Sun, active regions, and flares. The slowly varying emission from the quiet solar atmosphere follows the periodicity of the 11 years Solar Activity Cycle. Active regions on the solar surface produce emission that varies on timescale of days or weeks, also known as the quiescent component. Finally, solar bursts are sudden increase of the emission on timescales of seconds to hours resulting from solar magnetic activity. These three components are produced by different emission mechanisms at distinct radio wavelengths. At microwave and millimeter wavelengths, the quiet Sun emission is produced by bremsstrahlung from thermal electrons. The height on the solar atmosphere where the submillimeter emission is mostly produced was determined to be ≤ 3000 km from center-to-limb observations at multiple radio frequencies. The quiescent radio emission from the active regions, usually brighter than the surrounding solar disk, is dominated by thermal gyro- resonance at microwaves and by optically thick thermal bremsstrahlung at millimetric and submillimetric waves. Lastly, gyro-synchrotron radiation from non-thermal electrons is responsible for the flare emission at high radio frequencies. In this review, the discoveries about the Sun obtained from two Brazilian radio telescopes installed at CASLEO (Argentina, the Submillimeter Solar Telescope (SST, 212 and 405 GHz) and the POlarization Emission of Millimeter Solar Activity (POEMAS, 45 and 90 GHz) are presented. The main result from SST was the discovery of a new spectral component increasing toward even higher frequencies.
Determination of dentoalveolar parameters in patients with progenia
Authors: Puskar Natasa , Puskar Milica , Vucinic Predrag , Ivic Stojan , Petrovic Djordje
Published: May 2023

Introduction. Class III malocclusions are characterized by a more prominent
lower jaw compared to the upper jaw and a Class III skeletal and
dentoalveolar relationship according to Angle. In the scientific literature,
there is a small amount of data on the morphological characteristics of
malocclusion in different populations, so there is a justified need to
examine the morphological characteristics of Class III malocclusion in the
population of Vojvodina. The aim of this study was to determine the
morphological characteristics of Class III malocclusions, to compare them
with the average values found in the scientific literature, and to determine
the correlation between the examined parameters of the upper and lower jaw.
Material and Methods. This retrospective study included subjects with Class
III dentoalveolar malocclusion treated at the Dentistry Clinic of Vojvodina
in Novi Sad. The method of random selection was used to select 50 study
models. The data were statistically processed with a significance level of p
< 0.05. Results. The obtained results indicate that the sum of crown width
of the mandibular incisors, the length of the mandibular dental arch, and
the mandibular apical base in subjects with Class III malocclusion are
higher than the average values in the general population. The values of the
posterior width of the maxillary dental arch in the examined group are lower
compared to the average values in the general population. Conclusion.
Subjects with Class III malocclusion present with a greater mandibular
dental arch in regard to the maxillary dental arch.
Effects of depression on the functional well-being of patients with breast cancer
Authors: Dedic Dajana , Kovac Aleksandra , Popovic-Petrovic Svetlana , Zelic-Kozomora Ivana
Published: May 2023

Introduction. The psychological status of patients with breast cancer is
often compromised as a result of chronic exposure to negative emotions and
psychological distress after the diagnosis of a malignant disease and
conditions such as depression and anxiety may have a direct impact on the
functional wellbeing of breast cancer patients. The aim of this study was to
examine whether depression affects the functional well-being of breast
cancer patients. Material and Methods. This crosssectional study was
conducted in 2021 and it included 71 breast cancer patients treated at the
Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation of the Oncology Institute
of Vojvodina at the time of examination. The depression subscale of the
Serbian version of the Depression, Anxiety and Stress Scale 21, assessing
the degree of depression was used to assess depressive symptoms in the
participants. The functional well-being was assessed using the Functional
Well-Being subscale of the questionnaire for the Functional Assessment of
Cancer Therapy - Breast. Results. A statistically significant correlation
was found between depression and functional well-being (r = - 0.438, p <
0.001) of the examined patients. The results of the regression analysis
showed that the F model was significant (F (1.69) = 16.366; p < 0.001) and
showed 19.2% of the variance. Depression has a significant impact on the
functional well-being of breast cancer patients (? = - 438, t = - 4.045, p <
0.001). Conclusion. Through a multidisciplinary approach, it is important to
simultaneously functionally train breast cancer patients, but also to
implement timely psychological support and rehabilitation.
Resolving blood group discrepancy in a patient with acute myeloid leukemia: A case report
Authors: Grujic Jasmina , Bujandric Nevenka , Malenkovic Goran
Published: May 2023

Introduction. The ABO blood group antigens are determined by genes located at
three separate genetic loci. Loss or weakening of ABO antigens is often
associated with hematological malignant diseases, but also solid tumors in
the body. A change in the expression of ABO antigens leads to discrepancies
when determining the patient?s blood group and carries the risk of
incompatible transfusions. Case Report. During the blood typing of a
27-year-old female patient with a diagnosis of acute myeloid leukemia, there
were discrepancies in the interpretation of the ABO blood group. Since the
confirmation blood group indicated that it was blood group O, when
determining the reverse blood group, the reading showed the absence of the
expected agglutination of group A1 and B red blood cells. By examination of
the patient?s records, as well as confirmation genotyping, the blood group A
was established. After the patient entered the remission phase of the
disease, the A Rhesus D positive blood group was determined, without
discrepancies during testing. Conclusion. Changes in blood groups can occur
even before the diagnosis of hematological malignant disease is established.
For this reason, it is extremely important to thoroughly examine any
discrepancy during blood typing in order to provide patients with safe
blood.
Temporary anchorage devices in orthodontics: a bibliometric analysis of the 50 most-cited articles from 2012 to 2022
Authors: Ferrillo Martina , Nucci Ludovica , Gallo Vittorio , Bruni Alessandro , Montrella Roberta , Fortunato Leonzio , Giudice Amerigo , Perillo Letizia
Published: May 2023

Objectives

To identify and analyze the 50 most cited articles on temporary anchorage devices (TADs) and investigate the achievement and development of scientific research about the topic through a bibliometric analysis.

Materials and Methods

On August 22, 2022, a computerized database search was performed to detect papers published in the scientific literature about TADs from 2012 to 2022. Metrics data were identified using the Incites Journal Citation Reports (Clarivate Analytics) data set. The Scopus database was used to obtain information on the authors’ affiliations, country of origin, and h-index. Key words were automatically harvested from the selected articles to implement the visualized analysis.

Results

From a total of 1858 papers screened by searching the database, a list of the top 50 most cited articles was created. The total number of citations collected by the 50 most cited articles in TADs was 2380. Among the 50 most cited articles on TADs, 38 were original research papers (76.0%) and 12 were reviews (24.0%). As shown by the key word–network analysis, Orthodontic anchorage procedure was identified as the larger node.

Conclusions

Findings of this bibliometric study showed an increasing number of citations for papers on TADs, accompanied by a simultaneous rise in scientific interest in this topic in the past decade. The present work identifies the most influential articles, emphasizing the journals, the authors, and the topics addressed.
Treatment planning protocols with the Invisalign appliance: an exploratory survey
Authors: Meade Maurice J. , Weir Tony
Published: May 2023

Objectives

To investigate the changes made by orthodontists to the initial digital treatment plan (DTP) regarding the Invisalign appliance provided by Align Technology until acceptance of the plan by the orthodontist.

Materials and Methods

The DTPs of subjects who underwent treatment with the Invisalign appliance and satisfied inclusion criteria were assessed to determine the number of DTPs and changes regarding prescription of aligners, composite resin (CR) attachments, and interproximal reduction (IPR) between the initial DTP and the accepted plan. Statistical analyses were calculated via GraphPad Prism 9.0 (GraphPad Software Inc., La Jolla, Calif).

Results

Most of the 431 subjects who satisfied inclusion/exclusion criteria were female (72.85%). More DTPs were required for subjects who had orthodontic extractions (median [interquartile range; IQR]: 4 [3, 5]) compared with those who did not (median [IQR]: 3 [2, 4], P < .0001). The median (IQR) overall number of aligners prescribed in the accepted DTP (30 [20, 39]) was greater than the initial DTP (30 [22,41], P < .001). The number of teeth used for CR attachments increased from the initial to the accepted DTP (P < .001). More CR attachments were observed in extraction treatment DTPs with a prescribed 2-week aligner change protocol compared with nonextraction treatment (P < .0001). The number of contact points with prescribed IPR increased between initial and accepted DTPs (P < .0001).

Conclusions

Significant changes regarding DTP protocols were observed between the initial and accepted DTPs and between nonextraction and extraction-based CAT.
Organization of the control and supervisory system in the field of regulation of land and property relations at the municipal level
Authors: Tikhonova K. V. , Burdova D. V. , Tikhonov D. A. , Yakunina T. G.
Published: May 2023

The economic conditions of land resources management, dynamics and trends of increasing rates of intensification of their use are considered. The necessity of introducing new approaches to optimizing the mechanisms of regulation of land and property relations through the modernization of the regulatory framework regulating this field of activity is substantiated.

Despite a significant number of regulatory legal acts regulating the control functions for the use of land resources at the municipal level, the mechanism of its implementation is not perfect, as evidenced by the statistics of violations of land legislation by subjects of land and property relations. The analysis of statistical data of the main offenses in the field of use of land resources is given.
Intravesical Prostatic Protrusion as A Predictor of Need for Surgical Therapy in Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia Patients
Authors: Eze Balantine U.
Published: May 2023

Intravesical prostatic protrusion (IPP) can predict disease progression and development of complications in benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). The aim was to determine if IPP at initial evaluation can predict need for surgical therapy in BPH patients. A retrospective study of BPH patients at ESUT Teaching Hospital, Enugu. Patients were involved in a previous prospective study in which they had abdominal ultrasonography measurement of IPP and prostate volume (TPV). IPP was measured in millimeter and divided into < 10 mm and ≥ 10 mm. The clinicians were blinded about the patients’ IPP while making decision for therapy. After at least a 24-month follow up period, biodata, IPP, TPV, IPSS and therapy given/recommended were retrieved and analyzed. The odds ratio of having/awaiting surgery at IPP cut-off of 10 millimeters was calculated. P < 0.05 was considered significant. One hundred patients’ records were reviewed. Forty-four patients (44%) were still on medical therapy, 20 (20%) were awaiting surgery and 36 (36%) had prostatectomy. Eight (19.05%) of 42 patients with IPP < 10 mm had or were recommended for surgical therapy while 48 (82.76%) of 58 patients with IPP ≥ 10 mm had or were recommended for surgical therapy (p=0.000). There was a statistically significant odd for surgical therapy when IPP at initial evaluation was ≥ 10mm (OR=20.40, 95% CI [7.30,57.04]). IPP at initial evaluation ≥ 10 mm is a significant predictor of needing surgical therapy in BPH patients.
Mithra and the Evil Eye: Another Interpretation of the Mithraic Bas-Reliefs
Authors: Persoons Dominique J.
Published: May 2023

The ritual tympanum of the god Mithra has no clear interpretation to date. In particular, the animals under the bull remain mysterious. If they have been considered as representations of certain constellations, this esoteric hypothesis remains disputed. Could the god Mithra, symbol of the Roman army, be attracted by the stars? Another hypothesis is to consider this religion as pragmatic. These small animals would be familiar to the Romans. They would symbolise trust. To understand Mithra, don't we have to change our way of seeing the Roman mentality?
Implementation of the utilization of PT Nestle's Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) funds at public elementary school Srengsem 1 Bandar Lampung
Authors: Suryandari Rani
Published: May 2023

Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) is a company's concern for the interests of other parties more broadly, not just the interests of the company itself. For companies that consistently implement CSR in their activities, in the long term they will benefit in the form of trust from their stakeholders. The purpose of this study was to determine the CSR contribution of PT Nestle Srengsem Bandar Lampung to education at the State Elementary School 1 Srengsem Bandar Lampung. The results of this study show that there are various types of company contributions, so PT Nestle in the field of education, namely the focus on nutrition, the focus on the environment and the focus on physical activity.
Character Education: Its Implementation at Islamic Boarding School
Authors: Fauzi Imam - , Syafe’i Imam , Amiruddin Amiruddin
Published: May 2023

Character education aims to instill good moral principles in students so they can use them in their everyday lives. One educational system that aims to produce noble souls is pesantren. Character education in pesantren can make a significant contribution to students' moral development. To achieve the best results for the character development of the students, character education in the pesantren is carried out using a multidisciplinary approach. Students' moral development can benefit greatly from character education in the classroom. Finding out how character education is applied at Pondok Pesantren Miftahul Falah Mataram Baru in East Lampung, Indonesia, is the aim of this study. Teachers, administrators, students, and the neighborhood surrounding the pesantren served as the trusted informants who controlled the information and provided the necessary data. Data collection was done through interviews, observation, and documentation. Data analysis was carried out in several stages, namely, data collection, data reduction, and drawing conclusions. The results of this study indicate that the implementation of character education at Miftahul Falah Islamic Boarding School is carried out using several methods, namely exemplary, habituation, and giving advice or direction.
The Madrasa Principal Leadership: Its Role in Fostering Qur'an Reading Culture
Authors: Ayu Zaituna Mas , Zulyana Rahmi
Published: May 2023

Fostering a culture of reading the Qur'an can be a supporting factor in achieving the vision and mission of the madrasah. The development of a culture of reading the Qur'an can also be an effort made by madrasas to help students who have not been able to read the Qur'an properly and correctly. The madrasah principal plays an important role in fostering a culture of reading the Qur'an in the madrasa. This study aims to determine the role of the madrasah principal in fostering a culture of reading the Qur'an at MAN 2 Bandar Lampung. data obtained through the process of interviews, observation, and documentation. Sources of research data were obtained from informants who were trusted and considered capable of answering the problems studied, namely the head of the madrasa, teachers, and students at MAN 2 Bandar Lampung, Indonesia. The research data were analyzed in several stages, namely data reduction, data presentation, data verification, and conclusion. The validity of the research data was tested by triangulating methods and triangulating sources. According to the study's findings, the madrasah program plays the role of the madrasah principal in fostering a culture of Qur'an reading at MAN 2 Bandar Lampung to achieve the madrasah's vision and mission. The leadership of the madrasah principal in fostering a culture of reading the Qur'an at MAN 2 Bandar Lampung can be seen in his role, which always directs the madrasah program to realize the vision and mission of the madrasah. The madrasah principal does several things to foster the reading of the Qur'an with the abilities he has, namely: The ability of the madrasah head in terms of personality is that, as a leader, he is responsible for all the authority in the madrasah.
Learning Management Based on Iqra Method And Drill Method For Students With Disabilities
Authors: Utami Mulya , Asrori Achmad , Anwar Chairul
Published: May 2023

This study aims to describe and analyze the planning, process, and evaluation of learning using the iqro' method, complemented by the drill method, in improving the ability to read hijaiyyah letters of students with disabilities. The subject of this research is the teacher of Islamic learning. This research uses a qualitative approach and a descriptive research type. The data collection techniques used were observation, interview, and documentation. Data analysis techniques used are data reduction, data presentation, and conclusion drawing. The results of this study are as follows: Learning plans made by Islamic Religious Education teachers at SLB Muhammadiyah Gamping are not part of the established curriculum and are not specifically written about learning to read hijaiyyah letters using the iqro' method equipped with the drill method. the learning process of reading hijaiyyah letters The method used is the iqro' method equipped with the drill method, the material given refers to the iqro' guidebook according to the ability of the students, and the learning media used are videos and hijaiyyah letter cards. The evaluation used in learning to read hijaiyyah letters using the iqro' method equipped with the drill method is oral and written. The learning outcomes of students with disabilities in the form of the ability to read hijaiyyah letters consist of students who have not maximized their potential to reach half of the target percentage that has been set, and student learning outcomes in one semester are written in the student learning outcomes report or report card
La ciencia política en Colombia en el siglo XXI: notas sobre cómo la disciplina ha reflexionado sus marcos epistemológicos
Authors: Betancur Morales Manuela , Romero Jorge Esteban
Published: May 2023

A pesar del largo proceso de institucionalización de la ciencia política a nivel nacional, regional e internacional sigue siendo un reto reflexionar y discutir los marcos epistemológicos que han erigido a la disciplina, particularmente, por su arraigo a ciertas corrientes que han hegemonizado la manera en que se piensa la disciplina politológica. Es por eso que este artículo se realiza a partir de un estado del arte sobre el desarrollo de la reflexión sobre los marcos epistemológicos en la disciplina politológica en Colombia en el siglo XXI. Por esto afirmamos, que la disciplina politológica en Colombia ha erigido unos marcos epistemológicos que de alguna manera han sido reflejo de la ciencia política norteamericana, es decir, bajo los presupuestos del positivismo y el empirismo. De ahí que estos marcos epistemológicos no puedan dar cuenta de la transformación y la compleja realidad social del país. Utilizaremos para nuestra investigación la tradición cualitativa, debido a que la información recolectada en su mayoría utiliza está tradición, en los textos leídos sólo encontramos un artículo que tenía una tradición mixta. Nos apoyaremos de descripciones y análisis críticos que se han hecho con respecto a nuestro tema. El segundo método, será el estado del arte debido a que en nuestra investigación abordaremos diferentes autores, los cuales contrastaremos teniendo en cuenta patrones de regularidad, diferenciación y alternativa.
La incidencia política de los colectivos feministas de Chile y Colombia en las elecciones legislativas y ejecutivas de los años 2021 y 2022
Authors: Berrio Pacheco Maria Alejandra , Quintero Castellanos Julián David
Published: May 2023

Se propone exponer y sistematizar el proceso investigativo que a lo largo del semestre hemos desarrollado en torno a la temática de la incidencia política de los colectivos feministas (movimientos sociales y/o políticos, grupos de activistas, grupos no organizados) en los resultados de las elecciones legislativas y ejecutivas efectuadas en Chile en el año 2021 y Colombia en el año 2022 para entender su magnitud en ambos países desde una perspectiva comparada. Para abordar nuestro trabajo investigativo presentaremos de manera esquemática los componentes que fueron necesarios para su ejecución.
Developing method of studying mode reliability of electric power systems
Authors: Bordyug Alexander Sergeevich
Published: May 2023

The article considers the urgent choice of a solution to the problem of reliable operation of power plants in the maneuvering modes. The performance reliability of power units is assessed. There are listed actual methods of studying the reliability of power plants, which are used in the practice of operation and design of power plants, in particular the electrical part in a statistical state. There is proposed a structural-functional method of studying the reliability of power plants, which allows to analyze the cause-and-effect relationships of the structural diagram elements in the stationary and transient modes of operation and obtain a synthesizing assessment of the final result of the power plant operation, taking into account the factors affecting the mode change. The scheme of directed graphs is illustrated: serial and parallel connection of elements, with direct and reverse stochastic connections. Formulas are given for calculating the availability factor (operability of an individual element or a functional circuit), as well as the inoperability factor due to the frequency of failures and remedial repairs. A case of practical application of the structural-functional method studying the reliability of power plants is considered. The elements of the block diagram of the power unit, turbine plant, electrical connections are listed. An algorithm for calculating the reliability of operation of a 250-300 MW power unit in the modes of start-up, shutdown, load control, stationary and emergency shutdown is considered. The logical sequence of operations of the technological process of the power unit is given. It is noted that the calculations were made on a personal computer in an interactive mode, labor costs amounted to about eight hours for an engineer of average qualification. According to the calculations performed, the conclusions were drawn for the power plant operating in the shunting mode as a whole: frequent starts/stops have a negative impact on the performance of power units, therefore, there is recommended a load mode within the allowable limits of power change.