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Percepción social de la calidad y servicio de agua potable en la ciudad de El Coca, Orellana – Ecuador
Authors:   Escuela Superior Politécnica de Chimborazo, Sede Orellana, El Coca EC220001, Ecuador, Cuenca Jefferson , Gallardo Kimberly , Domínguez-Gaibor Isabel
Published: June 2022

Las prestaciones de servicios públicos son importantes para la sociedad, por tal razón es necesario conocer la apreciación que tienen los usuarios. Este trabajo analizó, la percepción y opinión de los usuarios del servicio de agua potable en la ciudad de El Coca, evaluando; accesibilidad, calidad, frecuencia del servicio y su nivel de satisfacción. Como parte de la metodología se utilizó una encuesta web, procesamiento de información, muestreo probabilístico y consultoría experta. Conforme a los resultados, los estudios de opinión revelan suficientes datos para evaluar calidad y servicio de agua. En general, se muestra que la calidad y servicio de agua potable es calificado como ̈Bueno ̈ por los usuarios. Además, se evidencia inconformidad de la población, señalando la mala administración de las autoridades y la falta de mantenimiento a las plantas de tratamiento entre las principales. Finalmente, se plantea desafíos para mejorar la calidad y servicio de agua potable.
Ethnobotanical study of medicinal plants in Dodola town, south Ethiopia
Authors: Timar Petros Menbere  , Kelil Hassen  , Milkiyas Petros Menbere
Published: June 2022

Medicinal plant is any plant from which one or more of its organs contain ingredients essential for therapeutic purpose. In Ethiopia, the use of traditional medicines is widely prevalent in the country but ethnobotanical studies on medicinal plants in the country are limited when compared to the multiethnic and cultural diversity of the people and diverse flora of the country. The present study aimed to document the medicinal plant species, identify the plant parts used to treat human disease, assess community perception and identify the threats to medicinal plant conservation in Dodola Town, in Ethiopia. The study focused on three kebeles namely, Geneta, Gedira and Tullo Alawanso based on the recommendations of elders and local authorities. Sixty respondents were selected from these three kebeles and 15 key informants (10 males and 5 females) were added based on the recommendations of local knowledgeable elders, local leaders and development agents. Questionnaire distribution, interviews and focus group discussions were the data collection tools. The result indicated a total of 10 wild medicinal trees and shrubs that were identified useful for treating human disease in Dodola Town. The plants and parts used to treat diseases varied from disease to disease. Leaf, fruit, bark and root were widely used for treating human disease but leaves and roots were the frequently used plant parts. Mostly medicinal plants in the area were used in their fresh form. The study also indicated as the majority of respondents have positive perception towards medicinal plants and their use in the area. The medicinal plants of the town are facing threat from intensification of agriculture, wood extraction and over grazing.
Design, development and evaluation of ketotifen fumarate solid lipid nanoparticles
Authors: eshma NC  , ST Bhagawati  , Suresh V Kulkarni
Published: June 2022

The aim of the present study is to develop Ketotifen Fumarate solid lipid nanoparticles and to evaluate them. Suitable lipids (Tristearin, GMS and Campritol), stabilizer (Soy lecithin) and surfactant (Polaxomer) were selected. FT-IR studies were carried to check drug-excipient compatibility. In the present study nine formulations were formulated by using three prepared by hot homogenization followed by ultra-sonication technique. The nanoparticles were evaluated for particle size, PDI, zeta potential Drug content, percentage drug entrapment efficiency, in vitro drug release studies, release kinetics. FT-IR drug-excipient compatibility studies were revealed that there was no interaction between drug and selected lipids. The particle size ranged from 120.4 to 359.5 nm, PDI of all formulations were good within the range of 0.410 to 0.856, zeta potential ranged from -11.25 mV to -26.5 mV, Percentage drug entrapment efficiency of all formulations were observed were in the range of 78.88 to 93.67%. The cumulative percentage release of Ketotifen Fumarate from different formulations varied from 76.61 to 93.88%. Among all formulations, the formulation F1 showed highest drug release of 93.88% and considered as optimized formulation. The release kinetic studies showed that the release was first order (R2= 0.9123) diffusion controlled and the ‘n’ value obtained from the Korsmeyer-Peppas model indicated the release mechanism was Anomalous diffusion (non-fickian type) (n-value of F1 was 0.613). The developed SLNs were able to sustain the drug release for 12hrs.
Recycle of nitrogen, phosphorous is essential for protection of global warming
Authors: Shoichiro Ozaki
Published: June 2022

Global warming is caused by lack of N and P by the elimination of NOx and NP in seven developed countries. Global warming can be protected, if enough amounts of nutrients containing nitrogen and phosphorous are supplied. Most easily available substances containing N and P are NOx and NP in waste water. If developed countries stop the elimination of NOx and NP, CO2 assaulting is activated and global warming will stop. . In addition, production of grain and fish will increase and GDP will increase. The goal ”CO2 zero and growth” described in Paris Agreement could be accomplished sooner than in 2050, if recycle of nitrogen and phosphorous is done completely.
Who are the right users to be involved in the design process of health products
Authors: Gustavo Michelini  , Carina Campese  , Janaina Mascarenhas
Published: June 2022

The misuse of medical products can cause harm to the health of patients and other users. Many international standards are practiced in the medical product development industry to ensure quality and safety, including guides and models with various ways to engage the user in the development process. There are methods that can be performed at any stage of development, which hampers the project-planning phase. Nevertheless, there is a lack of information that helps companies select the most appropriate users, according to a particular profile or attribute. In order to demystify how users can be involved in the development of the product for health and using case studies in the literature as a basis, this research aims to present the recurrent activities that users perform when involved in development of medical devices. The main contribution of this word is the model of user tasks crossed with users characteristics developed.
Rezension von: Conze, Eckart; Lorenz, Sönke (Hrsg.), Die Herausforderung der Moderne
Authors: Schweizer Günther , Conze Eckart , Lorenz Sönke
Published: June 2022

Eckart Conze und Sönke Lorenz (Hrsg.): Die Herausforderung der Moderne. Adel in Südwestdeutschland im 19. und 20. Jahrhundert. Viertes Symposion «Adel, Ritter, Ritterschaft vom Hochmittelalter bis zum modernen Verfassungsstaat». (Schriften zur südwestdeutschen Landeskunde, Bd. 67). Jan Thorbecke Verlag Ostfildern 2010. 144 Seiten. Pappband € 26,90. ISBN 978-3-7995-5268-4
Rezension von: Jaedicke, Horst, Willy Reichert
Authors: Gerber Helmut , Jaedicke Horst
Published: June 2022

Horst Jaedicke: Willy Reichert. Er wollte alles, außer Schwäbisch. Eine Biographie. Mit einem Vorwort von Manfred Rommel. Hohenheim Verlag, Stuttgart / Leipzig 2010. 279 Seiten mit zahlreichen Abbildungen. Gebunden € 19.90. ISBN 978-3-89850-200-9.
DEVELOPMENT OF THE DUAL HIGHER EDUCATIONAL MODEL BASED ON COMPANY NEEDS
Authors:   Academy of Economic Studies of Moldova, Sirbu Olesea , Covas Lilia ,   Academy of Economic Studies of Moldova, Stihi Liudmila ,   Academy of Economic Studies of Moldova, Solcan Angela ,   Academy of Economic Studies of Moldova
Published: June 2022

The adaptation of higher education in the Republic of Moldova and Ukraine to the changes taking place in modern society requires the implementation of innovative forms of education of the young generation. The integration of dual education at a higher level of education will allow to effectively combining the development of knowledge, skills and attitudes appropriate to each context by collaborating with the business environment, thus providing opportunities to capitalize on theoretical skills in the real sector. The article presents the results of a survey of companies needs for dual higher education in the Republic of Moldova and Ukraine. The study is carried out within the Erasmus + COOPERA project "Integrating Dual Higher Education in Moldova and Ukraine", ref. no. 617490-EPP-1-2020-1-MD-EPPKA2-CBHE-SP. The aim of the project is to integrate dual higher education in partner countries. The study was conducted in 2021 and shows the situation in Ukraine before the war, but we hope that once it is completed it will be possible to return to a normal way of life, and further efforts are needed to restore the devastated economy and educational system. Thus, the identification of the specific needs and requirements of economic agents, as basic partners in dual education in higher education institutions, allowed foreshadowing the opportunities and perspectives for universities and business in the Republic of Moldova and Ukraine. Based on the study, Dual Higher Education Model (DHEM) was developed, which will be used to pilot DHE within ASEM in the 2022 academic year.
INDEX OF THE CYCLE OF MONEY - THE CASE OF MOLDOVA
Authors:   National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Greece, Challoumis Constantinos
Published: June 2022

This paper assesses the cycle of money in an actual case scenario like this of the economic system of Moldova. The calculations of the index of the cycle of money in Moldova are compared with the global average index of the cycle of money. The results reveal that Moldova is below the average global value, but it is above the critical level of 0.2, meaning that the economy can face an economic crisis. Therefore, Moldova’s results show that it is a well-structured economy and can face an economic crisis. These results are from a project for multiple countries and this is the only study until the present time about this country’s index of the cycle of money. The period that is used for compiles is the global recession period of 2012 - 2020. Prior results are from the cases of Latvia, Bulgaria, Serbia, Greece, Montenegro, Ukraine, and Thailand. The current work is the only one for the case of Moldova.
Analisis Nilai Tambah Pengolahan Buah Naga (Hylocereus Undatus) Menjadi Dodol Buah Naga Di Kabupaten Oku Timur
Authors: Hariyono  , Agung Sedayu
Published: June 2022

Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah untuk: 1) mengetahui besarnya pendapatan dari usaha pengolahan buah naga menjadi dodol buah naga di Kabupaten OKU Timur, 2)mengetahui besarnya nilai tambah yang diperoleh dari usaha pengolahan buah naga menjadi dodol buah naga di Kabupaten OKU Timur, 3)mengetahui kelayakan finansial dari usaha pengolahan buah naga menjadi dodol buah naga di Kabupaten OKU Timur.Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa rata-rata pendapatan yang diperoleh dari usaha pengolahan buah naga menjadi dodol buah naga di Kabupaten OKU Timur sebesar Rp. 218.240,-/ produksi. Usaha pengolahan buah naga menjadi dodol buah naga di Kabupaten OKU Timur mempunyai nilai tambah sebesar Rp. 283.240 per produksi atau Rp. 87.151 per kg bahan baku.Usaha pembuatan dodol buah naga di Kabupaten OKU Timur layak (feasible) untuk dikembangkan dengan nilai NPV adalah sebesar Rp. 36.662.880 dan nilai IRR sebesar  12,87% serta nilai Net B/C sebesar 1,29.
Heterotopías y desalientos en Pisingaña (1985): una mirada cinematográfica al conflicto armado rural colombiano
Authors: Van der Linde Carlos-Germán
Published: June 2022

Pisingaña pone en escena un episodio verosímil del conflicto armado colombiano sobre desplazamientos humanos forzados del campo a las ciudades. El drama de una joven mujer, Graciela, víctima en el contexto de la guerra rural, continúa en la ciudad. El presente artículo pretende demostrar que Pisingaña critica, a través de la distopía, la inviabilidad de los espacios rurales y urbanos como locus amoenus (lugares de realización). El concepto “heterotopía”, primero expuesto por Foucault y reelaborado por Lefebvre, Hetherington y Harvey, entre otros, permite examinar un emplazamiento nuevo en clave del amor y la reconciliación, pero caracterizado por la brevedad y, en últimas, por la imposibilidad.
Aborto inseguro: prevalência e fatores associados de mulheres em um aglomerado subnormal
Authors: Tanck Erika , De Paula Queluz Dagmar
Published: June 2022

O objetivo desta pesquisa foi identificar a prevalência de abortos inseguros e fatores associados de mulheres em um aglomerado subnormal. Trata-se de uma pesquisa transversal quantitativa, realizada com mulheres em idade fértil. As participantes foram abordadas em seu domicílio, respondendo a um questionário com 15 perguntas, sobre: avaliação socioeconômica, vida pessoal e aborto. Os dados foram analisados através de estatística descritiva e analítica com regressão logística simples e múltipla, para determinar quais variáveis/fatores estão associadas a prática do aborto inseguro. Pelos modelos de regressão foram estimados os odds ratios com os respectivos intervalos de 95% de confiança. A prevalência de mulheres que tiveram aborto foi de 31,6%, a prevalência de mulheres que praticaram abortos inseguros foi de 5,9%, a porcentagem de mulheres que já praticaram aborto inseguro foi maior entre aquelas de menor escolaridade (7,6%) do que entre as de maior escolaridade (2,2%), mulheres com até o ensino médio incompleto têm 3,67 vezes mais chance de praticar aborto inseguro do que aquelas com maior escolaridade (p<0,05). Esta pesquisa concluiu que a prevalência de abortos inseguros foi de 5,9%, e a escolaridade foi o fator associado.
Improvement in the knowledge of health care workers following the structured training sessions under swachhta action plan
Authors: Lohani Pallavi , Kritika Kritika , Pathak Pankaj Kumar , Ahmad Shamshad , Kumar Pragya , Agarwal Neeraj
Published: June 2022

Introduction Of the total bio- medical waste generated only 10- 15 % is hazardous. Improper waste management poses hazardous effect on health care workers and patients. Health care workers play pivotal role in waste management. Thus, this training aimed at strengthening the knowledge of participants to improve their practices on Cleanliness, Sanitation & Hygiene and Infection control. Methodology The training was conducted in a tertiary care centre of Patna to assess the improvement in knowledge of nursing officers and sanitary staffs. A total of seven sessions were held for nursing officers and eight sessions for sanitary staffs. The training was attended by 189 nursing staffs and 180 sanitary staffs. Pre and post session assessment of knowledge was done using google forms, different for nursing and sanitary staffs. Results Marked improvement in knowledge related to policy and bio- medical waste segregation was observed in nursing officers except for blood bag and sharp objects. Only 12.8% participants knew about the correct sequence of wearing personal protective equipment (PPE). Also, about 30% of the participants had knowledge of avoiding needle- stick and proper use of multi- dose vial. About 90% of participants knew correct steps of hand- washing following training.
combination of factors influencing COVID-19 infections in Korea, by region
Authors: Choi Min-hyuk , Masatsugu Nemoto
Published: June 2022

Given the fact that the number of COVID-19 infections in Korea shows a large variation by region, this study attempted to analyse what combination of factors might lead to a decrease in the number of infections. As the dependent variable, the proportion of the local population infected with the virus (i.e. the coronavirus infection rate) was used. Sixteen independent variables were then selected, and five of them which have an important effect were selected from among these. Neural network analysis and Qualitative Comparative Analysis (QCA) were the analysis methods used. In selecting the analysis period, from January 2020 to December 2021, it was found that COVID-19 in Korea could be divided into three stages, each of which could be explained by a different combination of conditions.
Effect of Nalbuphine as an adjuvant to 0.5% Bupivacaine for supraclavicular brachial plexus block
Authors: Mishra Prabhati Rani , Mishra Jyoshna , Patra Kunal , Dash Subhalaxmi
Published: June 2022

BACKGROUND: Brachial plexus block is most common regional anaesthetic technique for upper arm and hand surgeries. Nalbuphine is a derivative of hydroxymorphine with mixed agonist, antagonist properties and is a strong analgesic. The present study was carried out to evaluate the effect of Nalbuphine added to 0.5% Bupivacaine for supraclavicular brachial plexus block. MATERIALS AND METHODS: 60 adults patients posted for forearm and hand surgeries under supraclavicular brachial plexus block were divided into two equal groups in a randomised double blind manner. Gr I ( n=30) received 29 ml 0.5% Bupivacaine + 10 mg Nalbuphine hydrochloride ( 1 ml). Gr II received 29 ml of 0.5% Bupivacaine + 1 ml Normal Saline (0.9%). Study drug was administered in supraclavicular brachial plexus block by B. Braun Stimuplex HNS12 peripheral nerve stimulator. Following parameters were studied. Onset time, duration of sensory and motor block, time to first analgesia use. Post operative analgesia was evaluated by visual analog scale  ( VAS) score, hemodynamic changes and side effects were recorded after block. RESULTS : Onset time was comparable in both the groups.
Effect of time management training programme on millennials in pharmaceutical manufacturing sector
Authors: Thenmozhi S. , Mathew Rincy V.
Published: June 2022

The present study examine that, the effect of time management training program on Millennials in Pharmaceutical manufacturing sector. The source of data was collected from 50 millennials working in various functional working area like production, warehouse, quality control, store and purchase in different pharmaceutical manufacturing sectors from respective human resources department record. However most of the pharmaceutical manufacturing sectors is not conducting /spending the time on time management training programme and most of the multinational pharmaceutical manufacturing sectors are conducting regularly minimum twice and maximum thrice by yearly, based on their schedule. Hence the study was focused on particularly millennials of job performance and attitude between participants and non-participants. Thus , in general the assertions were made about time management training programme in Pharmaceutical manufacturing sector on Millennials Job performance were not supported but attitude were resulted tremendous changes has been observed between participants and non-participants.
effect of moringa leaf capsules and fe administration to increase hemoglobin levels, weight, and upper arm circumference (LILA) in trimester II pregnant women with chronic energy deficiency (KEK)
Authors: Frianti Nining , Arifuddin Sharvianty , Hadju Veni , Aminuddin Aminuddin , Nontji Werna , Bahar Burhanuddin , Hariati Mayang Citra
Published: June 2022

Moringa leaves are nutrient-rich plants that increase hemoglobin (Hb) levels, nutritional intake, and nutritional status. Therefore, this research aims to determine the effect of administering Moringa leaf capsules and Fe to increase hemoglobin levels, body weight, and upper arm circumference (LILA) in second-trimester pregnant women suffering from chronic energy deficiency (KEK). It was carried out for 2 months in the working area of the Banabungi Public Health Center, Buton Regency, Indonesia. The method adopted was an experimental design using a double-blind randomized controlled trial with a pre and post-test as well as a control group pattern. The samples were 34 second-trimester pregnant women suffering from KEK and divided into 2 groups, namely Moringa capsules + Fe (n=17) and Fe (n=17). The data were analyzed using the Chisquare, Paired, and Independent T-Test. The analysis was conducted based on the characteristics of the majority of the samples aged from 20 to 35 years, gravida, higher education, work, and income less than the minimum wage with a p-value > 0.05. The results showed a significant increase in hemoglobin levels in the Moringa leaf capsule group + Fe from 9.47 ± 2.11 to 11.67 ± 1.32 p = 0.001.
Fragmentation of internal time in confronting cracks of reality
Authors: Jimaa Roa Bashir , Ali A. P. D. Shaimaa Jabbar
Published: June 2022

This research deals with the fragmentation of the inner time of the characters in light of the conflicts of reality and its profound collisions in the texts of the Iraqi expatriate writer “Mohammed Hayawi”. Thus, to reveal the nature of the conflicts and rifts that have accompanied reality and affected the superstructure of society. It has thus affected the series of narrative elements, showing the features of the disappearance of time in the texts by resorting to the mention of reality and successive events that have taken place. It thus marked a time of crisis, in which a problematic reality loomed. The research consists of two sections, The first is a theory in which it reviews the problematic reality that has affected the inner structure of the character, and the other is applied in which it represents an analysis of some of the texts written.
anatomical and morphological analysis of ligaments of talocrural joint and its articular surfaces
Authors: Kumar Shishir , Sham Kishore K , Alva Avin B R , Kumar Arunachalam , Nambiar Satheesha
Published: June 2022

Background: Talocrural joint is one of the most important joint that has evolved significantly. The entire weight of the body is taken up by these joints and that’s why it had to evolve on an enormous scale. This study puts in a sincere effort to understand the anatomical and morphological aspect of the ligaments and its articular surfaces. Aims and Objectives: To study the anatomy and morphometry of a. Tibiotalar and fibulotalar articulations. b. Ligaments of the talocrural joint. Materials and Methods: Thirty formalin fixed human ankles were dissected which was available in the Department of Anatomy, which included nineteen male and eleven female specimen. Male and female ankles were categorized and also right from the left. Results: The morphometric analysis, squatting facets analysis and the radiological analysis has been done and reported. Conclusion: The results provide conclusive evidence that the difference is there in some aspects when compared to that of the other study.
COVID-19 vaccine-related adverse effects and perceptions in Haryana State of India
Authors: Kamal Kamal , Msibi Themba Andile
Published: June 2022

Background: The focus of this study was on any COVID-19 vaccines adverse effects, as well as perceptions about the vaccines. Among many, Covishield Covid-19 (ChAdOx1 nCoV-19) and Covaxin COVID-19 (BBV152) vaccines are some of the vaccines which have reached their advanced stages. These two brands are very common in India, and the majority of the already vaccinated populations in India comes from these two brands. Methods: It was a quantitative systemic randomized retrospective cohort kind of a study where only healthcare practitioners were targeted, especially the prescribers. Survey questionnaire was used as a tool of collecting the data from the voluntarily recruited participants. Results: Among the participants, males (106) were more than females (98).  Different healthcare professionals: 100 (49.0%) were Physician/doctors; 36 (17.6%) were Pharmacists; 27 (13.2%) were Nurses; 23 (11.3%) were Medical Lab. Technicians and 18 (8.8%) were others. 123 participants reported not been affected by any side effects after taking the COVID-19 vaccines, in contrast, 81 participants reported to have experienced adverse effects after had taken the vaccines. Conclusion: This study showed that post-vaccination, of both first and second dose, adverse effects were mild to moderate, non-serious and non-life threatening.
Vibrational characteristic of heart stent using finite element model
Authors: Alizadeh Mehrshad , Choulaei Mohammad , Roshanfar Majid , Dargahi Javad
Published: June 2022

Heart stents are widely implemented for those patients who suffer from chronic heart diseases. The primary failure of this biomedical device is its collapse during the operation. The most common sources of this failure come from the nature of the stent material and surgery conditions. The focus of the paper is on the vibrational behavior of the integrated part of the artery and stent by simulating the operating condition using a finite element model. Modal analysis of the proposed model is performed to determine the natural frequencies and corresponding mode shapes of the system. In addition, harmonic analysis of the model is performed to derive the kinematic characteristics, including displacement, velocity, acceleration, and directional stresses, by considering the effect of blood pressure. Finally, the spectral analysis of the complex is applied to investigate the influence of random vibrational excitations on the system by using power spectral density (PSD) analysis.
To compare the sensory and motor blockade produced by caudal Bupivacaine and Ropivacaine in pediatric patients
Authors: Patel Kuldeep Kumar , Saxena Pragati , Singh Vikas Kumar , Singh Balvir
Published: June 2022

Background & Method: The aim of the study is to compare the sensory and motor blockade produced by caudal Bupivacaine and Ropivacaine in pediatric patients. Patients were randomly allocated to 1 of the 2 groups (n = 25) by using a random number table, to receive caudal block with either Inj Bupivacaine (0.25%) 1ml/kg (Group I) or Inj. Ropivacaine (0.25%) 1ml/kg (Group II). Result: The mean age distribution in Group Bupivacaine and Group Ropivacaine were almost the same without any significant difference. Heart rate and systolic arterial pressures measured at specific time intervals showed no significant difference. Conclusion: Present study was designed to compare the effect of bupivacaine versus ropivacaine used in caudal block in pediatric patients, in a prospective randomized controlled study. Mean motor score at different time intervals postoperatively was more for ropivacaine group but Heart rate and systolic arterial pressures measured at specific time intervals were similar.
COVID-19 and organ transplant recipients, risk factors and considerations: A mini-review
Authors: Sanaz Saleh  , Ardalan Panahi Sharif  , Ali Panahi Sharif  , Emad Alamouti-Fard  , Seyedeh Saba Ameli
Published: June 2022

The emergence of coronavirus 2 is distinctive and created an unprecedented obstacle in the entire history of organ transplantation. Transplant patients are more susceptible to COVID-19 infection due to various medical comorbidities and immunosuppressive therapy. The mortality rate was also reported as up to 30% in transplant patients. The fundamental implications of COVID-19 are different depending on the organ transplanted and the receiver's comorbidities. In addition to this, non-pharmacological interventions and vaccines help prevent COVID-19 in transplant patients. In this mini-review, we focused on summarizing current literature associated with transplant patients with COVID-19 infection, clinical outcomes, risk factors, and precautions to be taken during the pandemic.
Diagnosing test of pre-diabetes
Authors: Rajendra Bashyal
Published: June 2022

Prediabetes means that blood sugar level is higher than normal but not yet high enough to be type 2 diabetes. Essential is lifestyle changes as people with prediabetes are predisposed in developing type 2 diabetes, the same lifestyle changes that can help prevent progression to diabetes in adults might also help blood sugar levels back to normal. the long term effect will development of diabetes that has demolishing effect on heart, blood vessel and kidney. Therefore, this short paper unveils likely diagnosing test of prediabetes.
Bengala Eletrônica para Deficientes Visuais com Detector Ultrassônico de Obstáculos
Authors: Simões Walter C. S.S. , Reis Gerson
Published: June 2022

The complexity of indoor and especially outdoor environments still compromises the independence of the visually impaired is still compromised, mainly by the complexity of indoor and especially outdoor environments, as found in city centers. , mainly, as found in city centers. Many tools have already been designed to assist the visually impaired, however, many of these approaches are ineffective with some tall obstacles above the user’s waist, such as the common cane. Through exploratory research methods and component implementations, the aim of this work was to create a system that can identify obstacles that the traditional cane cannot detect. Thus, an electronic cane was developed that maintains the formal structure of the cane for acceptance by the target audience but can emit audible and vibrating alarms related to distance obstacles detected by ultrasonic sensors. Satisfactory results were obtained through tests with the electronic cane, mainly for obstacles less than 80 centimeters apart. Furthermore, the cane was implemented with low-cost components.
Tingimento sintético e natural: uma avaliação qualitativa para a cor
Authors: Da Silva Sidney Manoel , Marinho Shirleyziane de Espíndola , Macêdo Jaqueline da Silva , Santos Monique da Silva , Amorim Everton José Cunha , Magalhães Daniella Priscila de Mélo , Costa Andréa Fernanda de Santana
Published: June 2022

O tingimento é um tipo de beneficiamento importante na indústria têxtil. Atende uma demanda que se preocupa com estética e sustentabilidade. Analisar qualitativamente a cor dos têxteis após o tingimento com Cúrcuma longa e corante reativo foi o objetivo do estudo. Os testes de solidez a lavagem e formação de pilling randômico confirmaram resultados satisfatórios que precisam ser otimizados durante a etapa de fixação da cor.
A Study of Multicast Routing Protocols Based MOSPE and DVMRP
Authors:   Researcher, Department of Statistics, Duhok, Iraq, Masiha Rogash. Y. ,   Researcher, Department of Statistics, Duhok, Iraq, Hussien Amar. Y.
Published: June 2022

Today’s networks are designed to reliably transmit traffic such as data from point to point i.e., unicasting, or from point to multipoint i.e., broadcasting. Multimedia places further demands on the network. First of all, multimedia traffic, such as audio or video, cannot tolerate delays in delivery like those tolerable by plain data transfer applications. Multimedia requires that data packets arrive on time and in the proper order at the client-side. Real-time protocols and quality of service guarantees addresses this issue. Furthermore, multimedia requires transmitting a large amount of traffic over the network and thus uses far more of the network’s bandwidth than in the case of those basic network operations. Multicasting offers a far more efficient way of transmitting such traffic over the Internet than unicasting or broadcasting ever would. The subject of this paper addresses the issue of efficient routing of such multicast traffic.
Prescribed burning in Pinus cubensis-dominated tropical natural forests: a myco-friendly fire-prevention tool
Authors: Durán-Manual Francisco , Espinosa Juncal , Pérez-Pereda Edelmys , Mediavilla Olaya , Geada-López Gretel , Dejene Tatek , Sanz-Benito Ignacio , Martín-Pinto Pablo , Martínez-Becerra Luis W.
Published: June 2022

Aim of study: To evaluate the effects of two different prescribed burning strategies on ectomycorrhizal (ECM) fungal species in Pinus cubensis-dominated natural forest.
Area of study: Yateras Silvicultural Base Business Unit, Guantánamo, Cuba.
Material and methods: In June 2015, six plots (20 × 50 m) were subjected to forward or back burning. Nine interval samplings (performed 1 week before and up to 120 days after prescribed burning) were undertaken to determine the total number of sporocarps and to evaluate the effect of fire on the soil.
Main results: Eight ECM species were collected from the study plots. Suillus sp. and Amanita muscaria started fruiting 15 and 60 days after the fire, respectively. Boletus sp., Suillus brevipes, Suillus decipiens, Suillus sp., Amanita muscaria, Lactarius semisanguifluus, Scleroderma stellatum and Pisolithus arhizus were found before and after prescribed burning. Sporocarp numbers showed an increasing trend after fire and significantly recovered 75 days after forward or back burning and were significantly higher 120 days after forward burning compared to unburned plots. The ECM fungal community in the heading fire and the backfire plots did not differ significantly. However, non-metric multidimensional scaling confirmed that ECM composition differed over time. According to a Mantel test, the sampling time after prescribed burning accounted for 64% of the variation in ECM composition, followed by edaphic factors (26%) such as organic matter and Na.
Research highlights: This preliminary study suggests that low-intensity prescribed burning does not have a negative effect on ECM fungal dynamics in humid tropical forests.
Governance as a Conceptual Paradigm for Institutional Reform and Transformation
Authors:   Namibia University of Science and Technology, Coetzee J J
Published: June 2022

Due to the inherent weaknesses of colonialism, traditional cultures and liberation movements, neither colonial nor traditional regimes nor liberation struggles prepare leaders for good governance. The paper is a descriptive narrative that aims to integratethe Ackoff-Gharajedaghi five-dimensional design of institutional development with the normative principles of good governance as a paradigm for changing systemically corrupt institutions to promote integrity-driven performance. The research methodology isthe ‘soft systems approach’ (SSA) to systems thinking. Some of the findings are that obstructions to development are inherently part of governance failures. Corruption is, amongst other things, deviant human behaviour, a breakdown of the integrity of systems, which in turn leads to serious development failures that cannot be rectified by piecemeal reforms, but only by a complete transformation of the whole institution. From the research executed, it is possible to say that governance is an open system andinclusive approach. The aspiration to obtain influence and power in decision-making is one of the most critical drivers of development. Another finding from the study is that good governance as a construct goes beyond decision-making to promote integrity and has the potential to guide policies, strategies and values. The study also found that good governance can provide strategic, operational and technical direction necessary for changing corrupt institutions. Good governance is a conceptual paradigm for institutional reform and transformation of systemically corrupt institutions towards ones with integrity-driven performance.
KINH NGHIỆM BƯỚC ĐẦU TRONG ĐIỀU TRỊ ĐỘT QUỴ THIẾU MÁU NÃO CẤP DO TẮC ĐỘNG MẠCH NÃO LỚN BẰNG KỸ THUẬT SOLUMBRA TẠI BỆNH VIỆN CHỢ RẪY
Authors: Nguyễn Huỳnh Nhật Tuấn
Published: June 2022

Mở đầu: Lấy huyết khối cơ học là lựa chọn đầu tiên cho các trường hợp đột quỵ thiếu máu não cấp do tắc động mạch não lớn. Hai kỹ thuật chính hiện nay là lấy huyết khối bằng stent và hút huyết khối trực tiếp bằng ống thông. Gần đây, can thiệp nội mạch điều trị đột quỵ cấp đã đạt được sự tiến bộ đáng kể, trong đó kỹ thuật Solumbra là sự kết hợp giữa lấy huyết khối bằng stent và hút huyết khối bằng ống thông cho thấy đạt hiệu quả tái thông cao, hạn chế thuyên tắc mới và cải thiện kết cục lâm sàng. Chúng tôi báo cáo kinh nghiệm thực hiện kỹ thuật Solumbra tại Bệnh Viện Chợ Rẫy. Đối tượng và phương pháp: Báo cáo loạt ca các bệnh nhân đột quỵ thiếu máu não cấp được can thiệp nội mạch bằng kỹ thuật Solumbra, thực hiện tại Bệnh viện Chợ Rẫy từ tháng 01/2019 đến tháng 01/2021. Đặc điểm lâm sàng, điều trị được thu thập và đánh giá. Kết quả: 23 ca đột quỵ thiếu máu não cấp được can thiệp nội mạch lấy huyết khối bằng kỹ thuật Solumbra: tuổi trung bình 72 tuổi, NIHSS lúc nhập viên 19, mức độ tái thông tốt (TICI 2b-3) đạt 18/23 (78,3%), mức độ cải thiện lâm sàng tốt (mRS 0–2) đạt 10/23 (43,5%) ca. Thuyên tắc mới 2/23 (8,7%), xuất huyết nội sọ 4/23 (17,4%) và tử vong 3/23 (13%) ca trong thời gian theo dõi. Thời gian từ lúc chọc dò động mạch đến tái thông trung bình 37,3 phút. Kết luận: Lấy huyết khối cơ học bằng kỹ thuật Solumbra là một phương pháp nhanh chóng, an toàn và hiệu quả với tỷ lệ tái thông cao và cải thiện lâm sàng tốt. Đây là kỹ thuật hứa hẹn sẽ làm giảm sự phân mảnh huyết khối và thuyên tắc xa.
AN TOÀN VÀ HIỆU QUẢ CỦA ĐỐT NHÂN GIÁP LỚN LÀNH TÍNH BẰNG VI SÓNG (MWA)
Authors: Huỳnh Quang Khánh
Published: June 2022

Mở đầu: Đa số các nhân giáp là lành tính và không cần điều trị, tuy nhiên một vài nhân giáp lớn (≥3 cm) cần phải điều trị vì những lý do như thẫm mỹ hay vì các triệu chứng lâm sàng. Các phương pháp điều trị trước đây là phẫu thuật và liệu pháp hormon tuyến giáp, tuy nhiên cả hai phương pháp này đều có những hạn chế của nó (3). Bên cạnh Sóng cao tần, vi sóng là một phương pháp sử dụng nhiệt phá hủy làm hoại tử mô tuyến giáp và đã được áp dụng cho các loại tổn thương lành tính cũng như ác tính của tuyến giáp và cho kết quả tốt.

Mục tiêu: Chúng tôi xác định tính an toàn và hiệu quả của kỹ thuật đốt các nhân giáp lớn lành tính bằng vi sóng.

Phương pháp nghiên cứu: Chúng tôi mô tả loạt 40 trường hợp nhân giáp lớn lành tính được đốt bằng vi sóng tại khoa Ngoại Lồng Ngực bệnh viện Chợ Rẫy từ tháng 4 năm 2018 đến tháng 9 năm 2019.

Kết quả: có 31 nữ, 9 nam với tuổi trung bình 46 tuổi. Kích thước trung bình của đường kính lớn nhất nhân giáp là 44mm, và thể tích trung bình là 22ml. Có 4 trường hợp (10%) có biến chứng nhẹ. Tỉ lệ giảm thể tích trung bình lần lượt là 75,1; 85,2; 96,4% sau 3, 6 và 12 tháng. Điểm triệu chứng và điểm thẫm mỹ trung bình ước tính từ 8,0 và 2,8 (trước điều trị) đến 2,8 và 1,3 (ở thời điểm sau 12 tháng điều trị). Có 13 trường hợp (31%) cần can thiệp vi sóng lần thứ hai.

Kết luận: Đốt bằng vi sóng là an toàn, hiệu quả và là lựa chọn tốt trong điều trị nhân giáp lớn lành tính. Cần nhiều nghiên cứu với số lượng lớn hơn và theo dõi dài hơn để đánh giá thêm về tính an toàn và hiệu quả của kỹ thuật này.
ĐÁNH GIÁ HIỆU QUẢ BƯỚC ĐẦU ĐIỀU TRỊ TĂNG SẢN LÀNH TÍNH TUYẾN TIỀN LIỆT CÓ BÍ TIỂU CẤP BẰNG PHƯƠNG PHÁP CAN THIỆP NÚT MẠCH
Authors: Nguyễn Xuân Hiền , Hoàng Đức Thăng , Nguyễn Duy Trinh , Lê Văn Khánh , Nguyễn Thị Bích Ngọc
Published: June 2022

Mục tiêu: Đánh giá hiệu quả bước đầu điều trị tăng sản lành tính tuyến tiền liệt có bí tiểu cấp bằng phương pháp can thiệp nút mạch.

Phương pháp nghiên cứu: Nghiên cứu tiến cứu thực nghiệm không đối chứng ở những bệnh nhân vào viện vì bí tiểu cấp được chẩn đoán Tăng sản lành tính tuyến tiền liệt (TSLTTTL) tại trung tâm Điên quang, bệnh viện Bạch Mai từ 07/2017 đến 07/2018. Thu thập số liệu bằng bộ câu hỏi, khám lâm sàng, siêu âm, Chụp Cộng hưởng từ (CHT) trước và sau can thiệp.

Kết quả: Bệnh nhân được rút sonde tiểu sau trung bình 12-16 ngày. Chỉ số IPSS giảm trung bình sau 3 tháng là 17,308 điểm (63,02%). Chỉ số Qol cải trung bình sau 3 tháng là 3,923 điểm (73,19%). Chỉ số lưu lượng dòng tiểu cao nhất Qmax trung bình sau 3 tháng đạt 11,46 ml/s. Chỉ số lượng nước tiểu tồn dư PVR trung bình sau 3 tháng là 55,85ml. Chỉ số PSA trong huyết thanh giảm trung bình 3 tháng là 12,98ng/ml (79,98%). Thể tích TTL trên siêu âm giảm trung bình sau 3 tháng là 22,538cm3(29,97%). Thể tích TTL trên cộng hưởng từ giảm trung bình sau 3 tháng là 26,154cm3 (31,75%).

Kết luận: Điều trị TSLTTTL có bí tiểu cấp bằng nút động mạch TTL là một phương pháp hiệu quả và an toàn, là một lựa chọn cho bệnh nhân, cần được áp dụng rộng rãi ở các trung tâm có đủ điều kiện cơ sở vật chất và con người.
Butterfly Identification App (BIA): A mobile application for identification and monitoring of butterflies in the state of Karnataka
Authors:   Centre for Climate Change, Environmental Management and Policy Research Institute (EMPRI), Bengaluru 560 078, Karnataka, India., O.K Remadevi , J. Cruz Antony , D Souza Jane Maria , K.H. Vinaya Kumar
Published: June 2022

Butterflies attract the attention of everyone, but it is difficult to identify and know their names instantly. Even for the students and researchers, identifying them in the field itself necessitates capturing and referring field guides. A novel mobile application known as Butterfly Identification App (BIA) has been developed by Environmental Management and Policy Research Institute EMPRI, Bengaluru, India to identify butterflies in the field. It is a colour-based identification application, which can be used by anyone having an android mobile phone. It is not necessary to capture the butterflies but photos taken can be compared with the photos in the colour based groups in the BIA database. The identification of all butterflies reported from Karnataka is possible through the BIA. The usage of this by proficient taxonomists, students and environmentalists can contribute to the monitoring and conservation of butterfly species in their localities. Pilot studies conducted in six green spaces in Bengaluru (12.9716° N, 77.5946° E) with GPS locations (Lalbhag: 12.9487,77.5887; Cubbon Park: 12.9798,77.5968; Doresanipalya: 12.8971,77.5905; IISc: 13.0173,77.5712; GKVK: 13.0808,77.5677; Bannerghatta: 12.785,77.5745) using the BIA is presented in the paper
Diversity of ants (Hymenoptera: Formicidae) in the mangrove patches of reclaimed Sunderbans, West Bengal, India
Authors:   West Bengal State University, North 24 Parganas, Barasat, Kolkata-700126, Bakra Damayanti , S Sheela ,   *Zoological Survey of India, ‘M’ Block, New Alipore, Kolkata-700053, India, S Bhattacharyya
Published: June 2022

Ants are highly diverse social insects distributed in every terrestrial habitat except the north and south poles. Even though they are a dominant group in the mangrove ecosystem the study of ant diversity in Sunderbans mangrove, the world’s largest mangrove ecosystem is yet to start. The objective of this study was to understand the ant diversity in mangrove patches in the villages of Indian Sunderbans. Ants were collected from the reclaimed areas of Indian Sunderbans. Total of 35 species, 21 genera of ants belonging to 5 subfamilies were found in this study. The highest number of species was found in the subfamily Myrmicinae. Dilobocondyla gasteroreticulatus reported first time from West Bengal. Ant species Paratrechina longicornis, Crematogaster spp., Monomorium spp, Camponotus spp. and Tetraponera rufonigra were the most abundant species in the mangrove habitat. Most of the ants were found from the mangrove associate plant, Excoecaria agallocha. The ant species diversity index in this study is moderate (H'= 2.37), while the evenness index classified as moderate (E =0.5), and no species of ants dominate this area (D = 0.1).
The Provision of Health Services Affects Performance of Health Personnel at Community Health Centers Hutabaginda, North Tapanuli Regency
Authors: Efendy Ismail , Maryanti Endang , Butar Sevenris CD Butar
Published: June 2022

The study aimed to investigate the impact of delivering health services on the performance of health workers at the Hutabaginda Health Centre. This study was quantitative with a cross-sectional design. The population was the Civil Servants with a minimum education of 3rd Diploma totaling 84 people. The samples taken from all population. Data analysis was performed by univariate, bivariate and multivariate analysis. The statistical test used chi-square test and logistic regression. With a p-value of 0.000<.05 for education, multiple assignments, attendance, years of service, and responsibility, it was found that education, multiple assignments, attendance, years of service, and duties influenced the performance of health professionals. Furthermore, the multiple logistic regression test reveals that education, with an odds ratio (OR) of 47,802, has a greater influence on health worker performance. It is advised that education be prioritized since it influences the performance of health professionals in delivering exceptional service that the community can be proud of (customer satisfaction), service providers, and service institutions.
FIRE AND EXPLOSION CHARACTERISTICS OF ENERGY WILLOW BIOMASS DURING THE SUPERHEATED STEAM DRYING PROCESS
Authors: Siuta Dorota , KUKFISZ BOŻENA , Adamski Robert , Mitkowski Piotr Tomasz
Published: June 2022

In this paper the explosive and fire properties of energy willow dust were experimentally determined
before and after drying with superheated steam at temperatures of 120°C, 140°C, 160°C and
180°C. The conducted research has shown that the parameters of the operation of the installation
of drying with superheated steam of the energy willow biomass have a decisive impact on the
fire-explosive characteristics of the dust produced. The results indicate that the higher the drying
temperature, the stronger the probability of ignition of the willow dust cloud, the faster the flame
propagation and the higher the explosion intensity. Although the superheated steam drying installation
for energy willow biomass is considered to be safe, the probability of occurrence of a fire or
explosion events of the biomass dust-air mixture is likely.
REORIENTATION OF PUBLIC SERVICES IN INDONESIA: A STUDY OF TRANSCENDENTAL DIMENSIONS OF LAW
Authors: Ryan Saputra Alam M. Nuruz Zaman,
Published: June 2022

Public service is one of the means to build public trust to realize national development goals. However, the report received by the Ombudsman of the Republic of Indonesia which shows the implementation of public services has not been to the needs and changes in various fields of community, national, and state life. Concerns about the inefficiency of public services and many rules and standard operating procedures indicate the need for the reorientation of public services in Indonesia. Based on normative juridical studies, two conclusions were produced. First, public services in Indonesia so far are only for the fulfillment of certainty of laws and regulations, which seem to be just fulfilling formal justice. Second, it is necessary to reorient public services, namely public services that explore transcendental dimension laws, so that the general knowledge offered by the state to its people can exceed the limitations of written rules by giving the meaning of every existing law by not going out of laws born of ideal nature, which is true. This can be conducted by synthesizing a priori knowledge with apository knowledge. Inside a priori of public service, the implementation must show on the condition of a good experience while remaining based on a rational way of thinking.