bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Syphilitic Chorioretinitis – two case Reports and Literature Analysis
Authors: Jaworski Damian , Binek Anna , Kałużny Jakub Kałużny , Kałużny Bartłomiej
Published: March 2024

Introduction

Syphilis, a systemic, sexually transmitted inflammatory disease caused by Treponema pallidum, presents challenges in diagnosis due to its varied manifestations. Ocular syphilis often presents with non-specific symptoms. This study aims to elucidate the diagnostic process through the analysis of two patient cases, including one with HIV co-infection.

Material and Methods

The study evaluated two ocular syphilis cases, diagnosed using comprehensive treponemal (fluorescent treponemal antibody absorption test, Treponema pallidum hemagglutination assay, enzyme immunoassay) and nontreponemal (venereal disease research laboratory test, rapid plasma reagin test) testing. Factors such asuveitis symptoms, sexual behavior, drug use, previous treatments, and available medical history were considered.

Results

The results highlight the complexity of ocular syphilis diagnosis. Both cases underscored the need to include ocular syphilis in differential diagnoses for eye infections or inflammations, especially in patients with high-risk behaviors, drug use, or a history of syphilis. The non-specific nature of symptoms necessitates comprehensive testing for accurate diagnosis.

Conclusions

This study reinforces the importance of considering ocular syphilis in the differential diagnosis of inflammatory eye diseases. A meticulous approach combining both treponemal and nontreponemal tests is crucial for accurate diagnosis. These findings emphasize the need for thorough clinical evaluation and history-taking in patients presenting with ocular symptoms.
Analgesic efficacy of Ultrasound-Guided Caudal Block versus Pudendal Nerve Block in BRAKA - I Repair for Paediatric Hypospadias
Authors: Ahmed Abrar , Rizvi Syed Qasim , Sikander Muhammad Saad , Buland Khalid , Shareef Muhammad Huzaifa , Farooq Muhammad Saad
Published: March 2024

Objective: To compare the efficacy of ultrasound-guided caudal versus pudendal nerve block analgesia in paediatric patients undergoing hypospadias.
Study Design: Quasi-experimental study.
Place and Duration of Study: Combined Military Hospital Rawalpindi, Pakistan from Mar to Sep 2022.
Methodology: Paediatric patients with ages ranging from 4-12 years with ASA Grade I/II planned for hypospadias repair were included. Sixty-eight patients were divided into Group-C (caudal block) and Group-P (pudendal nerve block), after randomization. Group-C patients received ultrasound-guided caudal block while pudendal nerve blockade was performed under ultrasound guidance in Group- P. Demographic variables, requirement of rescue analgesics, CHEOPS scoring at 0, 1, 2,6 and 12 hours, and complications in the intraoperative period were recorded.
Results: Pain scores at the 6th and 12th hour were significantly reduced in Group-P compared to Group-C. Requirement of analgesia was lesser in Group P 01(2.9%) compared to 11(32.3%) in Group C with a p-value of 0.006. Out of 34 patients in Group-C 07(20.6%), patients encountered complications compared to Group-P, which had no complications.
Conclusion: Ultrasound-guided pudendal nerve block is superior to caudal block in providing adequate perioperative analgesia with fewer complications and decreased requirement of additional analgesic supplements.
Meslek Yüksekokullarında Gerçekleştirilen Acil Uzaktan Öğretim Faaliyetlerinin Değerlendirmesi: Sınırlılıklar ve Çözüm Önerileri
Authors: Kayalı Bünyami , Irmak Sinan
Published: March 2024

Çalışmanın amacı pandemi dönemi gerçekleştirilen acil uzaktan eğitim faaliyetlerinin değerlendirilerek benzer kriz dönemlerine yönelik mesleki eğitim çerçevesinin oluşturulmasıdır. Çalışmada araştırma yöntemi olarak karma araştırma yöntemlerinden yakınsayan paralel desen kullanılmıştır. Araştırmanın nicel kısmında tarama yöntemi, nitel kısmında ise durum çalışması yöntemi tercih edilmiştir. Araştırma grubu bir devlet üniversitesi bünyesindeki farklı Meslek Yüksekokullarındaki 33 akademisyen ve 106 öğrenciden oluşmaktadır. Çalışmanın nicel verileri araştırmacı tarafından geliştirilen anketler yardımıyla toplanırken, nitel verileri ise yarı yapılandırılmış görüşme formları ile toplanmıştır. Toplanan nicel veriler betimsel analiz araçlarından frekans, yüzde tabloları ve ortalama kullanılarak analiz edilmiştir. Çalışmanın nitel veriler ise içerik analizi yöntemi ile analiz edilmiştir. Çalışmanın bulgularına göre genel olarak internet kaynaklı aksaklıklar yaşanırken benzer kriz dönemlerine yönelik başta internet altyapısı olmak üzere mevcut uzaktan eğitim altyapısının iyileştirilmesi gerektiğini ifade edilmiştir. Canlı derslerde sıklıkla düz anlatım yönteminin tercih edildiği ve benzer kriz dönemlerine yönelik sanal ve arttırılmış gerçeklik gibi teknolojilerin derslere entegre edilmesi gerektiği vurgulanmıştır. Ayrıca hakkaniyetli sınıf geçmeyi sağlayacak alternatif ölçme-değerlendirme yöntem ve araçlarının kullanılması gerektiği elde edilen bulgular arasındadır. Yine yüz yüze yapılamayan staj uygulamalarıyla ilgili olarak telafi, karma ya da proje kapsamında gerçekleştirilen daha esnek ve faydalı çözümlerden söz edilmiştir. Sonuç olarak benzer kriz dönemlerinde gerçekleştirilecek ders ve staj uygulamalarına yönelik karma yöntemlerin tercih edilmesi, mevcut uzaktan eğitim altyapısının iyileştirilmesi, öğrenciler arası dijital uçurumun en aza indirilmesi ile canlı ders ve ölçme değerlendirme süreçlerinin niteliğinin artırılması gerekmektedir.
Mapping the COVID-19 Anti­‑Vaccination Communities on Facebook in Czechia
Authors: Kaňková Jaroslava , Boomgaarden Hajo G.
Published: March 2024

The COVID-19 pandemic has led to a rise in opposition to vaccination, hindering herd immunity. As social media play a major role in the formation of anti-vaccination communities, it is critical to monitor the discourse on the platforms to effectively counter the negative sentiment and encourage people to vaccinate. This study employs computational content analysis, specifically topic modeling and time series analysis, to monitor the COVID-19 anti-vaccination communities on Facebook in Czechia. The analysis generated 18 topics with politics, governance, and international affairs being the most discussed, and only five dealt with issues directly related to COVID-19. Discussions about information and its credibility were prevalent, and members of these anti-vaccination communities relied heavily on social media content and conspiracy websites as sources of information, while neglecting scientific resources. The study highlights the need for ongoing monitoring of anti-vaccination communities on social media and the development of effective communication strategies to promote vaccination.
Pengaruh Penggunaan Metode Outdoor study Terhadap Hasil Belajar IPA Siswa Sekolah Dasar
Authors: Usmansyah Fadlil Abid , Khaeruddin  , Amal Amri
Published: March 2024

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui gambaran dan pengaruh metode outdoor study terhadap hasil belajar siswa pada mata pelajaran Ilmu Pengetahuan Alam di SDN 34 Libureng. Teknik pengumpulan data dengan menggunakan observasi langsung, tes dan dokumentasi. Teknik analisis data yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah teknik analisis data tes/uji-T Hasil penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa pembelajaran yang menerapkan metode outdoor study berpengaruh terhadap hasil belajar siswa pada mata pelajaran Ilmu Pengetahuan Alam (IPA). Dalam pengumpulatan data, penelitian menggunakan teknik observasi, dokumentasi dan tes. Hasil penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa ada pengaruh metode outdoor study dalam pembelajaran Ilmu Pengetahuan Alam Hal tersebut dibuktikan pada tabel uji-t (Independent Sample Test) dengan peroleh nilai signifikansi 0.006< 0.05 yang berarti bahwa H0 ditolak dan Ha diterima atau thitung > ttabel (13,09 > 2.131).
Intra-Articular Hyaluronic Acid for Osteoarthritis of the Hip, Shoulder, and Ankle
Authors: Barbara Angela M. , Ritchie Lindsay , Severn Melissa
Published: March 2024

What Is the Issue?

Osteoarthritis (OA) is a chronic disease of the joints, such as the hip, shoulder, and ankle. OA causes the joints to be painful, unstable, and less functional. In adults 55 years and younger, joint trauma is a common cause of OA.

Hyaluronic acid (HA) is a naturally occurring molecule found in human cells that provides lubrication when injected into the joint. HA injections are a less invasive option than surgery, with potentially fewer complications.

To support decision-making about treating hip, shoulder, or ankle OA in adults 55 years and younger, it is important to understand the potential benefits and harms of using HA in this population.

What Did We Do?

We reviewed the clinical effectiveness of high molecular weight (MW) injection of HA in adults between the ages of 18 and 55 years with OA of the hip, shoulder, or ankle joints to guide decisions on the use of high MW HA injection.

An information specialist searched for peer-reviewed and grey literature sources published on January 1, 2013 to December 12, 2023. One reviewer screened citations and selected and critically appraised the included studies.

What Did We Find?

The evidence for this report was based on observational before-and-after studies. We found no relevant comparative studies examining the effect of high MW HA versus placebo or no treatment.

While most studies reported post-treatment outcome improvements, it is uncertain whether high MW injection of HA improves pain, function, and disability in adults 55 years and under with hip, shoulder, or ankle OA. This is due to the low-quality evidence, small sample sizes, and methodological problems. Serious side effects of high MW HA were not reported.

What Does This Mean?

Due to the uncertainty of the clinical effectiveness evidence, health care providers and decision-makers may consider other factors when considering high MW IA-HA for patients with hip, shoulder, or ankle OA; these factors could include acceptability, feasibility, costs, health equity, and patient values and preferences.

Future research from randomized studies in large populations is needed to understand the effectiveness and safety of high MW HA injections for hip, shoulder, and ankle OA.
Fifty-year seasonal variability of East African droughts and floods recorded in Central Afar lake sediments (Ethiopia) and their connections with ENSO
Authors: Mologni Carlo , Revel Marie , Chaumillon Eric , Malet Emmanuel , Coulombier Thibault , Sabatier Pierre , Brigode Pierre , Gwenael Hervé , Develle Anne-Lise , Schenini Laure , Messous Medhi , Davtian Gourguen , Carré Alain , Bosch Delphine , Volto Natacha , Ménard Clément , Khalidi Lamya , Arnaud Fabien
Published: March 2024

Abstract. Understanding past and present hydro-system feedbacks to global ocean-atmospheric interactions represents one of the main challenges to preventing droughts, extreme events and related human catastrophes in the face of global warming, especially in arid and semiarid environments. In eastern Africa, the El Niño-Southern Oscillation (ENSO) was identified as one of the primary drivers of precipitation variability affecting water availability. However, the northern East African Rift System (EARS) still suffers from ENSO climate teleconnection and the underrepresentation of predictive models because of the scarcity of local-to-regional historical or palaeo-data. In this paper, we provide a 50-year seasonal flood/drought chronicle of the Awash River catchment from the study of laminated sediment from Gemeri and Afambo lakes (Central Afar region, Ethiopia), with the aim of reconstructing the magnitude of regional hydro-climatic events. Pluri-centimetric micro-laminated lithogenic facies alternating with pluri-millimetric carbonate-enriched facies are investigated in both lakes. We couple dating methods including radiocarbon, short-lived radionuclides, palaeomagnetic field variations and varve counting on both lake deposits to build a high-resolution age model and to discuss the regional hydro-sedimentary dynamics of the Awash River over the last ~700 years, with a focus on the last fifty years. Using a multiproxy approach, we observe that following a multi-centennial enhanced hydrological period, the two lakes experienced a gradual decrease in river load inflow since 1979 CE, attaining extreme drought and high evaporative conditions between 1991 and 1997 CE. In 2014, the construction of a dam and the improvement of agricultural hydraulic management in the lower Awash River plain impacted the erodibility of local soils and the hydro-sedimentary balance of the lake basins, as evidenced by a disproportionate sediment accumulation rate. Comparison of our quantitative reconstruction with i) lake water surface evolution expressed in Km2, ii) the interannual Awash River flow rates expressed in mm/yr, and iii) the El Niño 3.4 model highlights the intermittent connections between ENSO SST anomalies, regional droughts and hydrological conditions in the northern EARS.
A continental reconstruction of hydroclimatic variability in South America during the past 2000 years
Authors: Choblet Mathurin A. , Bühler Janica C. , Novello Valdir F. , Steiger Nathan J. , Rehfeld Kira
Published: March 2024

Abstract. Paleoclimatological field reconstructions are valuable for understanding hydroclimatic variability. While being similarly impactful on societies as temperature variability, hydroclimatic variability has still remained less in focus. However, reconstructing globally complete fields of climate variables lacks adequate proxy data from tropical regions like South America, limiting our understanding of past hydroclimatic changes in these areas. This study addresses this gap using low resolution climate archives, including speleothems, previously omitted from reconstructions. Speleothems record climate variations on decadal to centennial time scales and provide a rich dataset for the otherwise proxy data scarce region of tropical South America. By employing a multi-time scale Paleoclimate Data Assimilation approach, we synthesize climate proxy records and climate model simulations, capable of simulating water isotopologues in the atmosphere, to reconstruct 2000 years of South American climate. This includes surface air temperature, precipitation amount, drought index, isotopic composition of precipitation amount, and the intensity of the South American Summer Monsoon. The reconstruction reveals anomalous climate periods: a wetter and colder phase during the Little Ice Age (1500–1850 CE) and a drier, warmer period corresponding to the early Medieval Climate Anomaly (600–900 CE). However, these patterns are not uniform across the continent, with exceptions in northeastern Brazil and the Southern Cone, indicating regional variability. The anomalies are more pronounced than in previous reconstructions, but align with local proxy record studies, thus highlighting the importance of including speleothem proxies. The multi-timescale approach is essential for reconstructing multi-decadal and centennial climate variability. Despite methodological uncertainties regarding climate model biases and proxy record interpretations, this study marks a crucial first step in incorporating speleothems into climate field reconstructions, potentially enhancing insights into past hydroclimatic variability and hydroclimate projections.
Impact of groundwater representation on heat events in regional climate simulations over Europe
Authors: Poshyvailo-Strube Liubov , Wagner Niklas , Goergen Klaus , Furusho-Percot Carina , Hartick Carl , Kollet Stefan
Published: March 2024

Abstract. The representation of groundwater is simplified in most regional climate models (RCMs), potentially leading to biases in the simulations. This study introduces a unique dataset from the regional Terrestrial Systems Modelling Platform (TSMP) driven by the Max Planck Institute Earth System Model at Low Resolution (MPI-ESM-LR) boundary conditions in the context of dynamical downscaling of global climate models (GCMs) for climate change studies. TSMP explicitly simulates full 3D soil and groundwater dynamics together with overland flow, including complete water and energy cycles from the bedrock to the top of the atmosphere. By comparing the statistics of heat events, i.e., a series of consecutive days with a near-surface temperature exceeding the 90th percentile of the reference period, from TSMP and those from GCM–RCM simulations with simplified groundwater dynamics from the COordinated Regional Climate Downscaling EXperiment (CORDEX) for the European domain, we aim to improve the understanding of how groundwater representation affects heat events in Europe. The analysis was carried out using RCM outputs for the summer seasons of 1976–2005 relative to the reference period of 1961–1990. While our results show that TSMP simulates heat events consistently with the CORDEX ensemble, there are some systematic differences that we attribute to the more realistic representation of groundwater in TSMP. Compared to the CORDEX ensemble, TSMP simulates fewer hot days (i.e., days with a near-surface temperature exceeding the 90th percentile of the reference period) and lower interannual variability and decadal change in the number of hot days on average over Europe. TSMP systematically simulates fewer heat waves (i.e., heat events lasting 6 d or more) compared to the CORDEX ensemble; moreover, they are shorter and less intense. The Iberian Peninsula is particularly sensitive with respect to groundwater. Therefore, incorporating an explicit 3D groundwater representation in RCMs may be a key in reducing biases in simulated duration, intensity, and frequency of heat waves in Europe. The results highlight the importance of hydrological processes for the long-term regional climate simulations and provide indications of possible potential implications for climate change projections.
Design and obstacle-crossing analysis of a four-link rocker-suspension planetary exploration robot
Authors: Song Zhen , Luo Zirong , Xie Huixiang
Published: March 2024

Abstract. At present, there are still many meteorite craters and boulders on the surface of Mars and the Moon that cannot be accessed by existing planetary exploration robots. To provide a solution to this issue, this paper proposes a four-link rocker-suspension planetary exploration robot that combines both the reliability and low complexity of wheeled rovers with competent terrain adaptability and obstacle-crossing performance. Relying on its special differential pitch device, the robot can adapt to fluctuations in terrain by using both active and passive modes. Moreover, the four-link rocker suspensions on both sides of the robot can increase the instantaneous rotation radius of the rockers when the robot climbs over obstacles. In this paper, using modelling and simulations, we demonstrate that the four-link rocker suspension can improve the robot's obstacle-crossing capability. The geometric and static conditions required for the robot to cross obstacles are derived and discussed, and numerical simulations are conducted to identify the maximum obstacle-crossing heights that satisfy different conditions. Finally, a physical prototype of the robot is developed.
Evidence of Middle Holocene landslide-generated tsunamis recorded in lake sediments from Saqqaq, West Greenland
Authors: Korsgaard Niels J. , Svennevig Kristian , Søndergaard Anne S. , Luetzenburg Gregor , Oksman Mimmi , Larsen Nicolaj K.
Published: March 2024

Abstract. The Vaigat strait (Sullorsuaq) in West Greenland is well known for its susceptibility to landslides and historical landslide-generated tsunamis. Recent mapping of the seabed in the Vaigat strait has revealed several prehistoric giga-scale (volumes of 109 m3) tsunamigenic landslides. However, the timing of these giga-scale tsunamis is largely unconstrained, but they are assumed to have occurred after the last deglaciation. Here, we report on lake sediment core records from four coastal lakes located between 19 and 91 m above sea level (a.s.l.) on the Saqqaq foreland at the eastern end of the Vaigat strait. We use a multiproxy approach including X-ray fluorescence (XRF) and magnetic susceptibility core scanning along with a screening for marine diatoms to identify at least two tsunami deposits in two of the four sediment cores. Radiocarbon dating of aquatic macrofossils and bulk samples suggest that the tsunami events occurred at ca. 7.6 and 7.3 ka cal BP. Using a previously published relative sea level curve from Vaskebugt, Arveprinsen Ejland (Alluttoq), located 40 km southeast of Saqqaq, we infer wave runup heights of ca. 41–66 and 45–70 m, respectively, for the two tsunami events. These runup heights from prehistoric tsunamis are 1 to 2 orders of magnitude higher than the historic landslide-tsunami runup heights at Saqqaq which only reached an elevation of ca. 3 m in November 2000. While we found deposits from two tsunami events in the lake sediments, landforms from at least nine giga-scale landslides are present on the seafloor of Vaigat. We infer that these deposits probably represent the two most recent tsunamis identified in the Vaigat strait and that the older tsunamis must have happened between the last deglaciation and the oldest sediment in the lakes, i.e., between ca. 10.0 and 8.5 ka cal BP.
Reference soil groups map of Ethiopia based on legacy data and machine learning-technique: EthioSoilGrids 1.0
Authors: Ali Ashenafi , Erkossa Teklu , Gudeta Kiflu , Abera Wuletawu , Mesfin Ephrem , Mekete Terefe , Haile Mitiku , Haile Wondwosen , Abegaz Assefa , Tafesse Demeke , Belay Gebeyhu , Getahun Mekonen , Beyene Sheleme , Assen Mohamed , Regassa Alemayehu , Selassie Yihenew G. , Tadesse Solomon , Abebe Dawit , Wolde Yitbarek , Hussien Nesru , Yirdaw Abebe , Mera Addisu , Admas Tesema , Wakoya Feyera , Legesse Awgachew , Tessema Nigat , Abebe Ayele , Gebremariam Simret , Aregaw Yismaw , Abebaw Bizuayehu , Bekele Damtew , Zewdie Eylachew , Schulz Steffen , Tamene Lulseged , Elias Eyasu
Published: March 2024

Abstract. Up-to-date digital soil resource information and its comprehensive understanding are crucial to supporting crop production and sustainable agricultural development. Generating such information through conventional approaches consumes time and resources, and is difficult for developing countries. In Ethiopia, the soil resource map that was in use is qualitative, dated (since 1984), and small scaled (1 : 2 M), which limit its practical applicability. Yet, a large legacy soil profile dataset accumulated over time and the emerging machine-learning modeling approaches can help in generating a high-quality quantitative digital soil map that can provide better soil information. Thus, a group of researchers formed a Coalition of the Willing for soil and agronomy data-sharing and collated about 20 000 soil profile data and stored them in a central database. The data were cleaned and harmonized using the latest soil profile data template and 14 681 profile data were prepared for modeling. Random forest was used to develop a continuous quantitative digital map of 18 World Reference Base (WRB) soil groups at 250 m resolution by integrating environmental covariates representing major soil-forming factors. The map was validated by experts through a rigorous process involving senior soil specialists or pedologists checking the map based on purposely selected district-level geographic windows across Ethiopia. The map is expected to be of tremendous value for soil management and other land-based development planning, given its improved spatial resolution and quantitative digital representation.
Grain growth of ice doped with soluble impurities
Authors: Wang Qinyu , Fan Sheng , Qi Chao
Published: March 2024

Abstract. The grain size of polycrystalline ice affects key parameters related to the dynamics of ice masses, such as the rheological and dielectric properties of terrestrial ice as well as the ice shells of icy satellites. To investigate the effect of soluble impurities on the grain-growth kinetics of polycrystalline ice, we conducted annealing experiments on polycrystalline ice samples doped with different concentrations of KCl (10−2, 10−3, 10−4 and 10−5 mol L−1) or MgSO4 (10−2 and 10−5 mol L−1). Samples were annealed for a maximum of 100 h at a hydrostatic confining pressure of 20 MPa (corresponding to a depth of about 2 km) and different constant temperatures of 268, 263, 258 and 253 K (corresponding to −5, −10, −15 and −20 °C, respectively). After each experiment, images of a polished sample surface were obtained using an optical microscope equipped with a cold stage. With grain boundaries detected, grains were reconstructed from the images, and an average grain size was determined for each sample. Normal grain growth occurred in all samples. Grain-size data are interpreted using the following grain-growth model: dn-d0n=kt (d: grain size; d0: starting grain size; n: grain-growth exponent; k: growth constant; t: duration). Values of the best-fit grain-growth exponent, n, for all samples range from 2.6 to 6.2, with an average value of 4.7. Pure ice exhibits 3.1 ⩽n⩽ 4.6, with an average value of 3.8. Above the eutectic point, soluble impurities enhance grain growth, as a melt phase is formed, and it could provide a fast diffusion pathway. Below the eutectic point, soluble impurities impede grain growth probably via the formation of salt hydrates that could pin the grain boundaries. Close to the eutectic point, the grain growth of doped ice is similar to pure ice. Natural ice is impure, often containing air bubbles and soluble impurities, and is usually subjected to a hydrostatic pressure. Our data set will provide new insights into the evolution of grain size within and the dynamics of natural ice masses.
Homenagem da Profª Maria Eulina dos Santos Schena no Jubileu de Ouro do Instituto de Educação Prof. Cesar Prieto Martinez (1974)
Authors: Schena Maria Eulina dos Santos
Published: March 2024

Homenagem da Profª Maria Eulina dos Santos Schena no Jubileu de Ouro do Instituto de Educação Prof. Cesar Prieto Martinez (1974)
Mechanical Methods for Tenderization of Goat Meat
Authors: K. Narsaiah  , S.N. Jha
Published: March 2024

Tenderness is an important criterion for satisfactory eating quality and repeated buying of goat meat. Goat meat available in markets is generally tough. Mechanical tenderization is an effective method widely used for tenderization. A prototype of blade tenderizer with sterile surgical blades was developed for tenderization of meat. Two mechanical methods viz., incision of goat meat with blade tenderizer and passing of meat between two knurled rollers were evaluated for their effectiveness as tenderization method. Meat chunks were cooked after the treatment and evaluated for different physico-chemical and sensory evaluation. Cooking yield and peak shear force decreased for samples subjected to incision of goat meat with blade tenderizer as well as by passing of meat between two knurled rollers. The treatments did not affect the pH value of meat samples. The extent of disintegration of muscle structure in case of 16 passes was more as compared to other treatments, and resulted in less juicy cooked meat with apparent tough mouth feel. Blade tenderization was found to yield the best result in terms of tenderness and other eating quality parameters.
Performance of Okra under Drip Irrigation with Saline Water
Authors: C.K. Saxena  , S.K. Gupta  , R.C. Purohit  , S.R. Bhaka  , B.Upadhyay
Published: March 2024

A study was conducted at the research farm of Central Soil Salinity Research Institute, Karnal, to evaluate the effect of salinity of irrigation water on the yield of okra (Abelmoschusesculentus L. Moench) under drip irrigation. The experiment was conducted in randomized block design with 4 levels of saline irrigation water (ECiw = 0.2, 2.0, 4.0, 8.0 dS.m-1) in three replications. Significant change in the yield of okra (Var: Mahyco-10 Hy) was observed at 1% level of significance. It was found that even at 8 dS.m-1 irrigation water salinity, 77% of okra yield to the check could be obtained. Highest water use efficiency was with available fresh water of 0.2 dS.m-1 at 0.49, and for the treatments of 2.0, 4.0, 8.0 dS.m-1 it was observed at 0.49, 0.46 and 0.38 t.ha-1.cm-1, respectively.
Effect of Combined Hot Air, Heat Pump and Microwave Assisted Drying on Quality Characteristics of Onion Shreds
Authors: N. R. Sahoo  , U. S. Pal  , S. K. Dash  , M. K. Panda  , D. Sahoo
Published: March 2024

Onion shreds of 2 mm thickness were dried in convective hot air dryer (HAD) at 60°C (28 ± 4% R.H.), heat pump dryer (HPD) at 50° C (15 ± 2% R.H.) and microwave assisted convective dryer (MWD) at 240 W power and 500 C individually and with combinations of drying methods. Drying times were observed to be 300, 360 and 75 min for lowering the moisture content of onion shreds from 675.8% to 6±1% (g/g dry matter) in HAD, HPD and MWD. In combination drying, application of MWD for completing drying after HAD or HPD reduced the drying time significantly, but there was higher discolouration of the products. Total drying time for HPD(50°C)-HAD(60°C) combination was lower with higher overall drying rate as compared to HAD(60°C)-HPD(50°C) drying. HAD(60°C)- HPD(50°C) combination drying yielded products of better colour, whereas the retention of pyruvic and ascorbic acids was higher in HPD(50°C)-HAD(60°C) drying method.
Water and Nitrogen Distribution Uniformity for Different Drip-lengths under Drip Irrigation System
Authors: Mukesh Kumar  , T. B. S. Rajput  , Neelam Patel
Published: March 2024

A field experiment was conducted at the research farm of Water Technology Centre, Indian Agricultural Research Institute, New Delhi during 2010 to study the effect of different drip-lengths (lateral) (25, 50, 75 and 100 m) and system operating pressures (0.5, 1.0 and 1.5 kg.cm-2) on water and nitrogen distribution uniformity under drip irrigation system. The varying drip lengths and system operating pressures significantly (P<0.01) affected coefficient of variation and distribution uniformity of the drip irrigation system. Highest distribution uniformity for both irrigation water (97.4%) and urea (97.8%) were observed at 1.5 kg.cm-2 operating pressure with 25 m long laterals. The lower values of urea distribution uniformity (93.0%) were recorded at 0.5 kg.cm-2 pressure with 100 m long drip line. Considering the system uniformity coefficient with drip lengths at different system operating pressures and an engineering approach towards the performance of the system for using drip-line, 50 m length was found appropriate for operation at 0.5 kg.cm-2 pressure. However, better performance of the drip up to 100 m lateral length was obtained at pressures of 1 and 1.5 kg.cm-2. Water and fertilizer distribution uniformity decreased with increase in lateral length, while it increased with increase in system operating pressure.
Development and Evaluation of Self-propelled Multicrop Planter for Hill Agriculture
Authors: Hijam Jiten Singh  , Dipankar De  , P.K. Sahoo  , M.A. Iquebal
Published: March 2024

A two-row self-propelled multicrop planter for hilly areas was developed, and its performance evaluated for planting of maize and soybean seeds. Power was transmitted from a 1.57 kW engine to the drive wheels and metering mechanism through chain and sprockets. Inclined plate type seed metering mechanism was used in the planter. Seeds were placed in the furrows at desired depths through adjustable system. The average depths of seed placement were 22.50 mm and 21.50 mm for maize and soybean, respectively. The average draft requirement for the planter was 1.57 kN, which was within the capacity of the power source. Average field capacity of 0.11 ha.h-1 was obtained for continuous operation of the planter at an average forward speed of 1.36 km.h-1 for planting both maize and soybean. The average field efficiency and field machine index of the planter were observed to be 80.98 and 71.78 %, respectively. The man-hour requirement for planting of one hectare land with the planter was 9.09. The cost of sowing with the planter was Rs.1100/- per hectare, which saved 64.80 % operational costs as compared to manual planting. The savings in man-hours and cost of planting were substantial.
Comparison of essential indicators related to the personal income tax burden in the EU countries
Authors: Ferenczi Vanova Alexandra , Krajčírová Renáta , Munk Michal , Ecková Andrea , Bojňanský Jozef
Published: March 2024

Agriculture performs productive functions and is an essential provider of job opportunities. The labour force is one of the important factors affecting agricultural and food production. In general, the business environment affects, among other things, employers' and employees' personal income tax burden. Increasing the efficiency of business activity is inevitably associated with achieving the lowest possible costs. It can be concluded that labor and other personal costs represent, on average, 30-60% of the costs of the agricultural product. In general, taxation of individuals engaged in agriculture with personal income tax does not differ from taxation of individual's income in other sectors of the national economy. The paper focuses on assessing indicators related to the personal income tax burden in the EU countries for the years 2008-2020 based on the data from the Eurostat Tax Classification presented by descriptive characteristics. Achieved results are compared within the EU Member States and for particular countries with an EU-27 average. The West EU countries implement tax and fiscal policies compared to the East EU countries, which are not subject to significant changes in the tax system and thus ensure relatively stable tax revenues to public budgets regarding total taxes and employment income, including unchanged personal income tax rates. The East EU countries declare a lower tax burden of personal income tax. Still, due to the competitiveness of the countries, this burden is also being gradually reduced in the reviewed period in the case of the West EU countries, thus bringing closer unification of the tax policies. Slovakia achieved below-average values of all assessed indicators and at the same time high variability.
PENGARUH ADVERTORIAL DEKORUMA EXPERIENCE CENTER TERHADAP BRAND AWARENESS DEKORUMA
Authors: Maharani Syelfa , Nugrahani Rah Utami , Abdullah Nisa
Published: March 2024

Advertorial merupakan fitur artikel yang menyediakan sebagian besar informasi mengenai berbagai aspek produk atau layanan. Dekoruma memanfaatkan hal tersebut untuk mengarah langsung kepada bisnis Dekoruma, memberikan penjelasan mengenai informasi–informasi produk yang ada di perusahaan dan persuasi secara langsung terkait showroom milik Dekoruma yaitu Dekoruma Experience Center. Namun, adanya perkembangan teknologi yang menggeser gaya hidup masyarakat di Indonesia dalam mendapatkan informasi terkait suatu produk maupun jasa yang dapat diangkat menjadi menjadi latar belakang permasalahan pada penelitian ini. Metode yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini yaitu metode penelitian kuantitatif dengan pendekatan asosiatif (hubungan kausal) dan teknik analisis data pada penelitian ini memakai analisis regresi linear sederhana. Hasil dari penelitian ini menunjukan terdapat pengaruh signifikan antara variabel advertorial (X) terhadap variabel brand awareness (Y), karena menghasilkan thitung 16.675 > ttabel 1,967 dengan nilai signifikansi 0,000 < 0,05. Penelitian ini juga memiliki pengaruh yang memiliki besaran persentase cukup besar yaitu 42,1%. Oleh karena itu, berdasarkan hasil penelitian ini dapat menjadi pertimbangan bagi Dekoruma untuk mempertahankan bahkan meningkatkan advertorial yang disebarkan untuk semakin meningkatkan kesadaran masyarakat luas terkait adanya Dekoruma.
Kualitas Soal Ujian Akhir Berstandar Nasional Mata Pelajaran Bahasa Arab Di MDTA
Authors: Nurbaitillah Siti , Al Farisi Mohammad Zaka , Maulani Hikmah
Published: March 2024

This research aims to evaluate the quality of Arabic language examination questions in the National Standardized Final Examination (Ujian Akhir Berstandar Nasional - UABN) at the Nurul Amal Madrasah Diniyah Takmiliyah Awaliyah (MDTA), Karawang, for the academic year 2022/2023. The evaluation involves aspects of validity, reliability, difficulty level, item discrimination, distractor effectiveness, and Bloom's Taxonomy cognitive level. The research method employs a quantitative approach with an ex post facto design. Data were obtained from the documentation of examination questions and answer sheets, as well as interviews with teachers and students. The participants comprised 14 fourth-grade students of MDTA, selected using a saturated sampling technique. Analysis was conducted using Microsoft Office Excel for validity and reliability, and Anbuso Ver.8 software for difficulty level, item discrimination, and distractor effectiveness. The validity analysis results showed that only 20% of the items were valid, highlighting the need for structural improvements in item formulation. The test reliability met the desired standard, with 8 valid items yielding higher reliability. The difficulty level exhibited variation, ranging from difficult to easy. Evaluation of students' and teachers' perceptions revealed differences in assessing the difficulty level of the questions. Item discrimination analysis identified items with good discrimination, but some were inadequate. The effectiveness of distractors in 67.5% of the items required revision due to unsatisfactory performance. This study contributes to understanding the quality of Arabic language examination questions at MDTA and offers improvement suggestions. HOTS and LOTS) indicate that 21 questions fall under the LOTS category, while 19 other questions fall under the HOTS category. The findings are expected to positively influence the development of Arabic language learning evaluations, especially at MDTA
CRITICAL ASSESSMENT OF EXISTING STATE GOVERNMENT SPONSORED HEALTH INSURANCE SCHEMES IN INDIA
Authors: Nathani Nilisha Vasudev
Published: March 2024

1. Nilisha Vasudev Nathani, Student, IIHMR University; 2 Dr. J.P. Singh, Professor, IIHMR University
A STUDY ON HIPAA COMPLIANCE IN HEALTH IT COMPANY AND ITS APPLICATION TO PHI
Authors: Billore Astha
Published: March 2024

1. Astha Billore, Student, IIHMR University; 2. Dr. Anoop Khanna, Professor, IIHMR University
STUDY ON KNOWLEDGE, ATTITUDE AND PRACTICES REGARDING EYE HEALTH CARE AND WILLINGNESS TO PAY FOR SPECTACLES AMONG THE SLUMS POPULATION OF CHANDIGARH
Authors: Sethi Harsheen
Published: March 2024

1. Harsheen Sethi, Student, IIHMR University ; 2. Dr. Gautam Sadhu, Professor, IIHMR University
A STUDY TO ASSESS THE EFFECT OF AWARENESS, FINANCIAL MATERNAL HEALTH SERVICES IN JHABUA DISTRICT ASSISTANCE, AVAILABILITY AND ACCESSIBILITY OF HEALTH SERVICES ON UTILIZATION OF
Authors: Mittal Swati
Published: March 2024

1. Swati Mittal, Student, IIHMR University ; 2. Dr. Anoop Khanna, Professor, IIHMR University
FEASIBILITY STUDY FOR 250 BED HOSPITAL IN NAGPUR
Authors: Prashad Archit Zomin
Published: March 2024

1. Archit Zomin Prashad, Student, IIHMR University ; 2. Dr. Anoop Khanna, Professor, IIHMR University
A STUDY TO DETERMINE THE EXPERIENCE OF REPRODUCTIVE AGE WOMEN TOWARDS BIRTHING AND THEIR PERCEPTION & KNOWLEDGE TOWARDS NURSE-MIDWIVES IN DELHI, INDIA
Authors: Nautiyal Keshav
Published: March 2024

1. Keshav Nautiyal, Student, IIHMR University ; 2. Dr. J.P. Singh Professor, IIHMR University
AWARENESS AND UTILIZATION OF CORPORATE MEDICAL ROOM SERVICES AMONG EMPLOYEES AT WORKPLACE
Authors: Hassan Rubina
Published: March 2024

1. Rubina Hassan, Student, IIHMR University ; 2. Dr. J.P. Singh, Professor, IIHMR University
ASSESSMENT OF COMPLIANCE OF HANDOVER COMMUNICATION AMONG DOCTORS AND NURSES IN ICU AND WARDS IN MAX SUPER SPECIALITY HOSPITAL, SHALIMAR BAGH
Authors: Yadav Shree
Published: March 2024

1. Shree Yadav, Student, IIHMR University; 2. Dr. J.P. Singh, Professor, IIHMR University
PHYSICIANS’ PERSPECTIVE FOR IMPLEMENTATION OF ELECTRONIC MEDICAL RECORDS AT ABEER FAMILY MEDICAL CENTER
Authors: Wahid Huzefa
Published: March 2024

1. Huzefa Wahid, Student, IIHMR University; 2. Dr. J.P. Singh, Professor, IIHMR University
FACTORS AFFECTING ENROLLMENT OF BENEFICIARIES IN AYUSHMAN BHARAT: PRADHAN MANTRI JAN AROGYA YOJANA IN NARMADA DISTRICT, GUJARAT
Authors: Sharma Kartikeya
Published: March 2024

1. Kartikeya Sharma, Student, IIHMR University; 2. Dr. Anoop Khanna, Professor, IIHMR University
MAJOR BIOSIMILARS IN THE MARKET CONTRIBUTING TO THE ECONOMY OF PHARMA INDUSTRY IN US AND THE IMPACT OF COVID-19 ON BIOSIMILARS MARKET GLOBALLY
Authors: Telang Utkarsha
Published: March 2024

1. Utkarsha Telang, Student, IIHMR University ; 2. Dr. Anoop Khanna, Professor, IIHMR University
Prediction of Corporate Bankruptcy using Machine Learning
Authors: Vyas Aakansha , Chaudhari Prasad B.
Published: March 2024

Over the past few decades, corporate bankruptcy has become a source of concern for various business stakeholders such as investors and management. It has also piqued the interest of researchers worldwide. Because there are so many variables that contribute to bankruptcy, it is insufficient to rely solely on a single predictive model; instead, the difficulty is in pinpointing the crucial elements that carry the greatest weight. The significant class imbalance in the data is another significant obstacle that impairs the model's functionality. While many methods, such as Decision Trees, Support Vector Machines, Neural Networks, etc., have been studied before with various pre-processing approaches, we advance this research by applying a novel combination of a Random Forest feature selection technique and SMOTEENN hybrid resampling technique on Polish Bankruptcy dataset. We next apply four classifiers to the altered data: Random Forest, Decision Tree, KNN, and AdaBoost, and assess the effectiveness of each model. As a result of our suggested approach, the Random Forest classifier had the highest accuracy of 89%, while the AdaBoost model as a whole outperformed it with a Recall of 73% and a Geometric Mean of 80%.
Securing the Digital Perimeter Intrusion Detection for Robust Data Protection in Cybersecurity
Authors: Faris Waleed F. , Mirajkar Riddhi R.
Published: March 2024

In cybersecurity, protecting the digital boundaries is very important to avoid data leaks and illegal access. In order to keep data safe, intrusion detection systems (IDS) are very important for keeping an eye on things and finding strange behavior. This paper suggests a new way to make IDS better at protecting the digital border. Propsoed method uses complex encryption algorithms to make sure that data is safer within the digital borders. When you protect private data, it stays safe even if someone breaks into your network and gets to the data without the decoding key. In addition, our system uses machine learning techniques to constantly look at network traffic trends and find strange things that could mean an attack. First, it gives you tracking and reports in real time, so you can quickly deal with security risks. The second reason is that encryption protects the privacy, security, and validity of data. Third, adding machine learning improves the accuracy of IDS by lowering the number of false alarms and finding new risks. The paper discuss strong data protection in cybersecurity, the digital boundaries must be protected with advanced encryption methods and IDS that are based on machine learning. This method improves network security, keeps private data safe, and lowers the risk of hacking.
IoT-Based Health Monitoring System: Design, Implementation, and Performance Evaluation
Authors: Ghazaly Nouby M. , Jain Naveen
Published: March 2024

The Internet of Things (IoT) technology's rapid improvements have opened the door for creative solutions across a range of industries, including healthcare. An IoT-based health monitoring system that aims to revolutionise patient care and healthcare administration is described in this study along with its design, implementation, and performance evaluation. To continuously gather and send health-related data, our system makes use of a network of wearable sensors and gadgets that are seamlessly incorporated into a patient's daily life. Vital indicators like heart rate, blood pressure, temperature, and activity levels are tracked by these devices. To enable real-time analysis and storage, the data is safely sent to a centralised server. Both patients and healthcare professionals can access this information through a user-friendly smartphone application, enabling proactive healthcare decision-making. An effective and scalable architecture is used in the implementation of this system to guarantee the confidentiality, accuracy, and reliability of the data. The data is analysed using machine learning algorithms, which enables the early identification of abnormalities and trends that could portend serious health problems. The system can also produce warnings and notifications, ensuring prompt intervention when it's necessary. Our IoT-based health monitoring system's performance review indicates how well it performs in terms of enhancing healthcare outcomes. The solution gives healthcare professionals immediate access to crucial health information, allowing them to personalise treatment regimens, offer remote consultations, and make educated judgements. Continuous monitoring benefits patients by allowing for early intervention, fewer hospital stays, and an improvement in general health. Additionally, the system's scalability and versatility make it appropriate for a variety of healthcare settings, including small-scale home care and extensive hospital networks.
LẬP TRÌNH BÀO THAI VỚI NGUỒN GỐC SỨC KHỎE, BỆNH TẬT
Authors: Khanh Nguyễn Công
Published: March 2024

Lập trình bào thai là một khái niệm, “Bất kỳ kích thích hay xúc phạm nào ở giai đoạn then chốt của tăng trưởng và phát triển đêu làm thai nhi thích nghi phát triển, thay đổi cấu trúc, sinh lý vĩnh viễn ở các bộ phận chủ yếu”, ảnh hưởng đến sức khỏe, bệnh tật về sau. Cơ chế lập trình bào thai được chấp nhận rộng rãi là sự hình thành kiểu gen phát triển, lập trình dinh dưỡng thai và điều hòa tưới máu nội môi tử cung-rau. Sức khỏe của mọi người đều chịu ảnh hưởng bởi những tác động từ đời sống bào thai, sơ sinh, trẻ nhỏ, và thành niên; tác động từ thời kỳ bào thai là then chốt, là thời kỳ hình thành cấu trúc cơ thể. Lập trình bào thai là một nguồn gốc phát triển sức khỏe và bệnh tật, được coi là lập trình đời sống sớm. Nhiều bệnh phát sinh ở người lớn liên quan chặt chẽ với thiếu dinh dưỡng thai, cân nặng, kích thước trẻ khi sinh, căng thẳng trong thời kỳ thai, chứng tỏ nhiều bệnh người lớn có nguồn gốc từ lập trình bào thai. Chiến lược tăng cường sức khỏe, phòng bệnh sớm có hiệu quả cao, phòng được cả bệnh phát sinh sớm và muộn. Các can thiệp sớm tốt nhất là tăng cường sức khỏe sinh sản bằng dinh dưỡng đầy đủ, rèn luyệnthể lực, giảm căng thẳng cho phụ nữ trước và sau thụ thai, loại trừ nguy cơ sinh thấp cân, và chăm sóc trẻ sinh thấp cân.