bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
THE USSR THROUGH THE EYES OF MODERN FINNISH WRITERS
Authors: Soini Helena , Matashina Irina
Published: September 2021

The article is devoted to the image of the USSR, which is formed in the fiction of Finland in the XX-XXI centuries. Attention is paid to both prose and poetic works. Each of the selected authors presents the reader a special view of the history of the Soviet Union and adjacent countries, makes an attempt to see well-known events in a new way, show them from the point of view of the Finnish Swedes, Finns, Estonians, pay attention to new details of history. The article compares the positions of writers of different generations: the group of «flame-bearers» of the early XX century («Tulenkantajat»), who reflected the interest of the world community in the emergence of a young Soviet state, and our contemporaries for the same era. The problems that exist in Soviet society are becoming noticeable. Writers try to find a balance between the positive and negative aspects of Soviet history, to show the fate of a particular person. Authors are also interested in outstanding representatives of Russian culture and history (for example, Dostoevsky and Gogol). Memories of writers about their stay in the USSR influence the formation of the figurative system of their works. The object of the image is not only specific people, but also cities: Leningrad, Murmansk, Moscow, the impression of them is extrapolated to the country as a whole. The personality of the writer, reflected in the choice of the historical period, the main character and the point of view on the history of the USSR, gives special value and uniqueness to each of the selected novels and poems.
JEWELRY FOR TEMPLES IN THE SHAPE OF THE MOON FROM THE TERRITORY OF THE MIDDLE URALS IN THE MIDDLE AGES
Authors: Podosyonova Yulia Aleksandrovna
Published: September 2021

In the period of the X-XIII centuries, among certain groups of the Finno-Ugric population, head ornaments in the shape of the moon were widely used. Among them are a group of silver products made decorated with gilding, triangles of granules, rows of filigree wires, and, often, inserts of stones or glass and beads strung on the sides of the shackle. Techniques and methods of their production are considered. Techniques and methods of decorating products are considered. The product distribution areas are also highlighted. This is the Vetluzhsko-Vyatka territory, the territories of the Northern and Middle Urals, Trans-Urals and Western Siberia. Two centers of their production are allocated. The first in the Udmurt Urals. The second in the Permian Urals. Each had its own characteristics: in form, manufacture and decoration. However, their products are united by a single design style. Also, their products are united by common technical techniques. This indicates the common roots of the origin of jewelry traditions. This also indicates a high level of development of the jewelry craft.
Comparative analysis of UIKit and SwiftUI frameworks in iOS system
Authors: Wiertel Piotr , Maria Skublewska-Paszkowska
Published: September 2021

The paper concerns a comparison of SwiftUI and UIKit frameworks, used in iOS application development. SwiftUI was introduced in 2019 as a successor to UIKit as a main tool for creating application views. The purpose of this article is to compare the time performance of these two frameworks. Six testing applications have been implemented for the research, 2 in each framework. The software was complementary. The defined thesis "SwiftUI is more time efficient for applications with data collection and many filled text fields" was proved.
Comparison of the compilation speed of the SCSS and LESS preprocessors
Authors: Berkovskyy Andrii , Voskoboinik Kostiantyn , Badurowicz Marcin
Published: September 2021

This article compares the compilation speed of the SCSS and LESS preprocessor codes. Each preprocessor has its own syntax, which is transpiled into the CSS stylesheet language in the further development of the web page. These technologies serve the same purpose - to simplify and speed up the writing of page views, but are based on different programming languages - Ruby (SCSS) and JavaScript (LESS). For the purposes of the research, a test application was created, a series of tests was carried out on various sets of codes, the results were collected, which allowed to identify a preprocessor with    a faster compilation speed, which turned out to be the LESS preprocessor.
Freshwater gastropods of the western part of the Kola Peninsula and northern Karelia (northern Europe)
Authors: Nekhaev Ivan O.
Published: September 2021

The species composition and distribution of freshwater gastropods in the western part of the Kola Peninsula and northern Karelia has been studied. The explored region lies in the far north of Europe and covers several landscape zones: from the northern taiga to the tundra. In sum, seventeen species were found, for each of them the distribution maps and photographs of intraspecific forms of conchological variability are presented. The taxonomic remarks are also given when appropriate. Gyraulus acronicus (Planorbidae) and Ampullacena balthica (Lymnaeidae) are the most common species in the studied region. Two species ( Ampullacena balthica and Galba truncatula ) have been recorded in the Barents Sea islands off the Kola Peninsula. A single non-indigenous species, Physella acuta (Physidae) has been registered in the studied territory. Based on the results of a comparison of the faunas of gastropods from various areas within the whole territory studied and other regions of northern Europe and Western Siberia, it has been shown that the most dramatic reduction in the species composition occurs during the transition from taiga to tundra landscapes.
The results of the study of spatio-temporal changes in surface temperatures of Zaporizhya based on satellite data
Authors: Lischenko Lyidmila , Kudryashov Alexandr
Published: September 2021

Zaporizhzhia is one of the largest industrial cities located in the central steppe part of Ukraine on both banks of the Dnieper. The presence of a large number of metallurgical, mechanical engineering, chemical and construction industrial facilities forms a powerful thermal island (UHI) which size varies in space and time. The distribution of surface temperatures within the thermal anomaly is influenced by the landscape-functional use of the territory and the established changes that occurred during the 33-year period according to the data obtained from the thermal channels of the Landsat series. The average increase in the land surface temperatures (LST) calculated for this period was 0.149 оС per year for July. The analysis of LST temperature curves according to the data of July and August has been carried out for three profiles that cross the majority of the landscape-functional areas of the city (residential, industrial and post-industrial). The landscape characteristics expressed in the satellite image as land cover are divided on the surface with a decreasing and increasing effect of temperature compared to the mean. Over time, a decrease in contrast between different land cover has been observed due to greater heating of the entire surface over the city and the establishment of a stable effect of UHI with an excess up to 14 оС in industrial areas. The annual increase in LST is in the range from 0.15 to 0.30 оС for the majority of the city. The maximum increase in temperature to 0.6 оС per year has been observed in the densely built-up Pivdennyi residential area and in the zones of industrial facilities in the Factory district of Zaporizhya. Only landscapes of water surfaces and separate agricultural croplands have a reducing thermal effect while the natural cover under meadows, wastelands and even wood vegetation within the city warms up to the mean values. Comparisons of the mean for the whole city of July and August LST has showed the rate of July to be 8 оС higher and temperature fluctuations in August become less amplitude by 2–3 оС.
Data combination method in Remote Sensing tasks in case of conflicting information sources
Authors: Alpert Sofiia
Published: September 2021

Nowadays technologies of UAV-based Remote Sensing are used in different areas, such as: ecological monitoring, agriculture tasks, exploring for minerals, oil and gas, forest monitoring and warfare. Drones provide information more rapidly than piloted aerial vehicles and give images of a very high resolution, sufficiently low cost and high precision.Let’s note, that processing of conflicting information is the most important task in remote sensing. Dempster’s rule of data combination is widely used in solution of different remote sensing tasks, because it can processes incomplete and vague information. However, Dempster’s rule has some disadvantage, it can not deal with highly conflicted data. This rule of data combination yields wrong results, when bodies of evidence highly conflict with each other. That’s why it was proposed a data combination method in UAV-based Remote Sensing. This method has several important advantages: simple calculation and high accuracy. In this paper data combination method based on application of Jaccard coefficient and Dempster’s rule of combination is proposed. The described method can deal with conflicting sources of information. This data combination method based on application of evidence theory and Jaccard coefficient takes into consideration the associative relationship of the evidences and can efficiently handle highly conflicting sources of data (spectral bands).The frequency approach to determine basic probability assignment and formula to determine Jaccard coefficient are described in this paper too. Jaccard coefficient is defined as the size of the intersection divided by the size of the union of the sample sets. Jaccard coefficient measures similarity between finite sets. Some numerical examples of calculation of Jaccard coefficient and basic probability assignments are considered in this work too.This data combination method based on application of Jaccard coefficient and Dempster’s rule of combination can be applied in exploring for minerals, different agricultural, practical and ecological tasks.
ANAESTHETIC MANAGEMENT IN CAESAREAN SECTION IN A PARTURIENT WITH KYPHOSCOLIOSIS : A CASE REPORT
Authors: Anant Garima , Asha Asha , Verma Bharti , Panu Nidhi
Published: September 2021

Alterations in maternal physiology and pathological changes in kyphoscoliosis results in anaesthetic complications for caesarean section with
potential risk for both mother and fetus. Safe and skilled anaesthetic management to minimize risk to mother and fetus is required. We report a case
of 25-year-old female, with G2P1L1, with 28 weeks of period of gestation, with history of previous caesarean section, with pre-eclampsia, with
kyphoscoliosis in labour with contracted pelvis, managed by general anaesthesia for caesarean section.
CASE REPORT ON RARE DE-DIFFERENTIATED GIST OF STOMACH OCCURRING DENOVO
Authors: Mehta Akshita , Murgai Pooja
Published: September 2021

We present a rare case of de-differentiated GIST. GIST being the most common mesenchymal tumor of alimentary canal is commonly reported.
However, de-defferentiation of GIST is a rare phenomenon which may occur denovo or with imatinib therapy. A 57 year old female patient
presented with generalized weakness and anemia. On evaluation, a submucosal lesion on the body of stomach along the greater curvature was
identied on UGI endoscopy. On CECT scan of abdomen, polypoidal intraluminal mass was seen. After sleeve gastrectomy histopathological
examination showed dedifferentiated GIST, stomach which was conrmed on IHC. The patient had no prior history of Imatinib therapy/ any
chemotherapy. We present this case as de-differentiated GIST occurring denovo without prior imatinib therapy is rare and not much is known about
its clinical course and prognosis of such cases.
COMPARISON OF ‘AIRWAY NERVE BLOCK’ VS ‘SPRAY-AS-YOU-GO’ METHOD USED FOR AWAKE FLEXIBLE BRONCHOSCOPIC INTUBATION IN COMBINATION WITH CONSCIOUS SEDATION – A PROSPECTIVE, RANDOMISED, SINGLE BLIND STUDY
Authors: Kumar Gupta Devesh , Kaur Shinu , Gupta Deepti
Published: September 2021

Introduction: Fibreoptic Intubation (FOI) is the gold standard for managing difcult airways. There are various approaches such as: Nebulization
with lidocaine; 'Spray as you go'(SAYGO); Airway nerve block - blocking superior laryngeal nerve & recurrent laryngeal nerve & sedation. The
present study aims to compare 'airway nerve block' (NB) and 'spray as you go'(SA) method for awake exible bronchoscopic intubation used in
combination with conscious sedation.
Methods: 60 patients of age group 18 – 65 years with difcult airway undergoing general anaesthesia with nasotracheal intubation, were randomly
allocated into two groups. After premedication & nasal preparation, all patients received injection dexmedetomidine at a dose of 1µg/kg in 100ml
of 0.9% NS over 10 minutes. In Group SA, 2ml lignocaine 4% was sprayed above and below the cords after visibility of glottic opening via
working channel of the bronchoscope and 2 ml lignocaine 4% within trachea before insertion of endotracheal tube. In Group NB, bilateral superior
laryngeal nerves & recurrent laryngeal nerve was blocked. Then a exible breoptic bronchoscope preloaded with a exometallic endotracheal
tube of appropriate size was then inserted via nasal route. Results: The mean intubation time for Group NB [87.27 ± 7.58 sec] was shorter than that
for Group SA [190.33 ± 9.14] (p<0.0001). Conclusion: Awake exible bronchoscopic intubation under sedation with airway nerve block provides
better intubating conditions compared to SAYGO
“IN VITRO STUDY OF HOMOEOPATHIC MEDICINE SARSAPARILLA Q, 6C, 12C, 30C, 200C, 1M AS AN INHIBITOR OF CALCIUM OXALATE AND CALCIUMPHOSPHATE CRYSTALLISATION.”
Authors: R. Patel Mugdhakumari , A. Khan Tanveer , Namdeo Ajay , H. Shinde Chetan
Published: September 2021

Background: Around 12% of world population has been infected by renal stone disease which has multiphase etiological factors with high recurrence rate. Thus, in order to reduce the recurrence rate, use of homoeopathic intervention can be the most effective alternative option and Sarsaparilla is one of the frequently prescribed medicines by homoeopath in renal stones. Aim: To nd out the inhibitory action of homoeopathic medicine Sarsaparilla Q, 6C, 12C, 30C, 200C, 1M on calcium oxalate and calcium phosphate crystallization by in vitro study. Methodology: In vitro crystallisation of calcium oxalate and calcium phosphate was carried out to evaluate effectiveness of Homoeopathic Medicine Sarsaparilla as an inhibitor. Calcium Oxalate crystallisation assay was experimented by using JASCO-UV/VISIBLE-630 Spectrophotometer. Slope of Nucleation and Aggregation phases is calculated using linear regression analysis and percentage of inhibition was calculated. Calcium phosphate crystallisation inhibition by Sarsaparilla was calculated by measuring concentration of calcium and phosphate ions, using Digital Photo colorimeter by Trinder and Gomeri method respectively. Antioxidant activity of Sarsaparilla Mother Tincture and potencies was measured by DPPH free radical scavenging assay by spectrophotometer. Result: Maximum inhibition of calcium oxalate crystallisation has been noticed in Sarsaparilla Mother Tincture and 1M potency. While Sarsaparilla 30C showing maximum inhibition of Calcium Phosphate crystallisation. Sarsaparilla mother tincture was able to decolorize during DPPH assay in which Inhibition % was decreased as potency increased (Q>30C>1M). Conclusion: The present in vitro study has shown potential role of Homoeopathic medicine Sarsaparilla as an inhibitor of calcium oxalate and calcium phosphate crystallisation.
“AN ANALYSIS OF OPHTHALMIC INJURIES IN PATIENTS WITH MAXILLOFACIAL TRAUMA”
Authors: S Sharmila. , Balakrishnan Abhilash , Nair .A Saji , Kumar.K Ajith
Published: September 2021

PURPOSE OFTHE STUDY: To estimate the proportion and types of ophthalmic injuries in patients with maxillofacial fractures
PATIENTS AND METHODS: All patients with maxillofacial trauma, who came to the Department of Oral and Maxillofacial surgery
Government Dental college Thiruvananthapuram from November 2020 to June 2021were included in this study. The information and data
collected included age, sex, mechanism of injury, type of maxillofacial fracture and type of ophthalmic injury.
RESULTS: Ocular injury was sustained by 209 patients out of which 180 (86.1%) were males and 29(13.9%)were females. The largest age group
of patients associated with ophthalmic injuries were 30-39 years. The etiology of facial fractures or ocular injuries showed that road trafc
accidents more frequently resulted in ocular injuries 66.5% followed by assault 18.7% and self fall 14.8%. Ophthalmic injuries occurred mostly in
association with orbital fractures 33.5% followed by Zygomatico maxillary complex fracture 26.8%and Maxillary sinus fractures 24.4%.
Periorbital oedema was the most common ophthalmic injury accounting for 46.4%of cases followed by Periorbital ecchymosis 35.4% and
Subconjuntival haemorrhage 17.2%.
CONCLUSION: Mid facial trauma commonly causes ophthalmic injuries of varying degrees. Prompt ophthalmic examination of all patients with
mid facial trauma is mandatory to prevent any blinding complications
DISCRIPTIVE STUDY OF MUCORMYCOSIS AND COVID 19 IN TERCIARY CARE CENTRE , THANJAVUR, INDIA.
Authors: Kumar B. Ganesh , Balasubramanian C. , Amrutha S. , Peter Dhas Prince
Published: September 2021

Introduction: Corona virus disease 2019 (COVID-19) infection and its associated Bacterial and Fungal infections are more in number in this
Second Wave. Among them the Mucormycosis is more in number in Post COVID-19 and during treatment of COVID-19 . Increased incidence
related with usage of Steroids and Oxygen in the management of Covid19. Early Endoscopic Debridement and Inj. Amphotericin plays major
role.
Objectives: Study about the various Types of Mucormycosis, Iinvolvement of various Para Nasal Sinuses, Orbital involvement and its association
with Steroid Usage, Oxygen Theraphy and Diabetes Mellitus and Effectiveness of Earlier Surgical Debridement.
Study Design: Discriptive Study, Analytical Study.
Materials And Methods: Study was conducted in Government Thanjavur Medical College, Tamil Nadu, India in MucorMycosis ward and ENT
Department from May 2021 - July 2021. Total Number of patients are 241. . All cases are Evaluated, Processed, and Classied into various types.
Rhino-Orbital type of cases are taken for Endoscopic Sinus Surgery followed by Amphotericin injection and discharged and followed regularly.
Results: Mucormycosis of Nose and Paranasal Sinus involvement are more in numbers, followed by Rhino –Orbital Mucormycosis, and RhinoCerebral types. Pulmonary, Cutaneous and Intestinal MucorMycosis are very few only. Males are more affected. Most of the cases associated with
Diabetes. Excellent Recovery and Reduced Recurrence in Earlier Surgical Debridement cases than later cases.
Discussion: Sino Nasal type of Mucormycosis are more in number. Very early Diagnosis with Suspicious Clinical Symptoms and Signs and
Supportive Evidence by Radiological investigation especially by MRI is very important. Earlier Surgery and Adequate Amphotericin coverage
plays vital role. HPE and Fungal Culture is Essential. Glycemic Control is Mandatory for Good Results. Steroid use and Oxygen theraphy are not
having Signicant relationin development of Mucor in our study. Regular weekly Follow-up, Endo- Clearance, Nasal Douching with Hypertonic
Saline and Solvage theraphy with Tablet Posaconazole, and Diabetes Management Signicantly reduces the Recurrence.
Conclusion: Earlier Diagnosis and Effective Surgical Debridement and Adequate Antifungal treatment and Good Glycemic Control is the
Mainstay of Mucormycosis Mangement. Regular Follow-up is necessary for Reduction of Recurrence.
“ROLE OF COMPUTER AIDED DIAGNOSIS (CAD) IN EVALUATING LUNG LESIONS – AN INSTITUTIONAL EXPERIENCE”
Authors: Mutnuru Phani Chakravarty , Meena Dodle , Yakshith Shettipally
Published: September 2021

Introduction: Lung opacities are one of most common radiological ndings and can be seen in variety of lung pathologies. They are classied into
ground glass opacities, nodules and masses depending on size. CT has been the imaging modality of choice for the detection, characterization and
follow-up of lung nodules. Traditionally these tasks are performed by Radiologists , however recently advances like Computer-Aided Diagnosis
(CAD) are gaining interest to reduce the load on Radiologists.
Aim: To study the role of Computer Aided Diagnosis (CAD) in evaluating lung lesions on Chest Computed Tomography (CT).
Materials and Methods:A retrospective analysis conducted in department of Radiology in a Tertiary care Hospital, Hyderabad over a period of 3
months . A total of 100 patients with lung lesions ( ground glass opacities (GGOs), nodules and masses ) who underwent Chest CT were studied.
Results: In our study, 18 patients had GGOs, 65 had nodules and 17 had masses. CAD could detect GGOs only in 04 patients, whereas Radiologist
detected GGOs in 16 patients. For nodules, we analysed size, number, location & morphology for which CAD showed overall poor performance as
compared to Radiologist. For masses, CAD and Radiologist could detect lesions in all 17 patients.
Conclusions: In our study, the role of CAD is only a complimentary tool to the Radiologist in detection and characterization of lung lesions and
thereby enhancing the workow.
OBSTETRIC OUTCOME IN PREGNANCY WITH HEART DISEASE
Authors: Teng Shanaz , Anees Kar Mohmad
Published: September 2021

Background: Pregnancy associated with any form of heart disease is a challenge for both obstetrician and cardiologist.
The advancement in surgical techniques & minimal invasive surgeries have improved the prognosis of congenital
lesions and many women even with severe defects are now reaching the child-bearing age. The number of pregnant
women with coronary disease is expected to grow due to advanced maternal age and increased cardiovascular risk
factors in women. Materials and Methods:This study was carried out in the department of Obstetrics and Gynecology
in Lal Ded Hospital,an associated hospital of GMC,Srinagar.All the patients admitted in antenatal ward and delivered at
period of gestation 28th weeks and beyond during the study period of 2019-2020 were included in the study. Results:
Primigravida accounted for the majority group of heart disease with pregnancy and majority (90%) of them delivered at
term and 10% had preterm delivery.Cardiac complications like pulmonary hypertension and congestive cardiac failure
were present in 13.3% of cases. Conclusions:Rheumatic heart disease still remains the most common cardiac problems
found in pregnant women. The incidence of heart disease in pregnancy was found to be 0.2% and majority of them
belonged to 30-39 years group,un-booked and from rural background.
DENTOMAXILAR DISCREPANCY AND CROWDING. LITERATURE REVIEW
Authors: Donaire Javiera Rojas , Valenzuela Yáñez Monserrat , Zárate Piffardi María Jesús
Published: September 2021

Dentomaxillary anomalies are alterations in the spatial relationships between teeth teeth and their maxillary bone bases
that in most cases “result from a relative discrepancy between the size of the teeth and the bones, regarding the analysis
of the discrepancies, we can find that the teeth could be associated with the appearance of diastemas (in case the
discrepancy is positive), crowding (when the discrepancy has a negative value) or a discrepancy in tooth size, called a
discrepancy of Bolton. This review emphasizes the importance of including these measurements in the diagnosis in
order to avoid a result with a poor predictable future.
A STUDY ON CLINICAL EVALUATION OF DIABETIC RETINOPATHY AND ITS CORRELATION WITH SERUM HbA1c LEVEL
Authors: Mishra Debasmita , Kumar Panda Deshish , Kumar Nanda Prasant , Behera Saiprasanna
Published: September 2021

This cross-sectional clinical study titled “A clinical evaluation of diabetic retinopathy and its correlation with serum
HbA1c level”was conducted in Hi-Tech medical college,Bhubaneswar from September 2019 to May 2021 by taking 67
patients from ophthalmological OPD who were diagnosed as cases of diabetic retinopathy,but not taking laser therapy
and not having other non-diabetic causes of retinal degeneration and having diabetic mellitus of at least one year
without considering type of diabetes or treatment taken by the patients.These 67 patients diagnosed as cases of diabetic
retinopathy are classified according to their severity basing upon their findings( microaneurysm, exudates, retinal
hemorrhages, venous beading , IRMA, new vessels in disc or elsewhere in retina) as per ETDRS(Abbreviated early
treatment diabetic retinopathy study) classification as mild NPDR, moderate NPDR, severe NPDR, very severe NPDR,
PDR. Their serum glycosylated haemoglobin (HbA1c) level of each individual in each group is detected and then mean
HbA1c level of each group derived and when correlated ,we found that the mean HbA1c for mild grade of retinopathy
was found to be 7.667,for moderate non-proliferative diabetic retinopathy(NPDR) 8.450,for severe NPDR 9.700,for very
severe NPDR 11.447 and for Proliferative Diabetic Retinopathy(PDR) the mean HbA1c value was found to be 11.468.The
P value obtained through ANOVA test for HbA1c vs. grade of diabetic retinopathy was statistically significant (Sig :
0.000).The Eta & Eta squared value for HbA1c vs grade of retinopathy was 0.695 and 0.483.So the present study reveals
that more severe grades of diabetic retinopathy manifesting in patients with higher levels of HbA1c
COMPARISON OF POST-CONTRAST 3D-T1-SPACE, 3D-T2-FLAIR AND 3D-T1-MPRAGE MR
SEQUENCES IN THE EVALUATION OF MENINGEAL AND BRAIN PARENCHYMAL PATHOLOGIES
Authors: Ashraf A.Mohideen , Dheebha V. , Priya S.Harish
Published: September 2021

Background and purpose: The purpose of this study was to assess the value added by contrast-enhanced threedimensional (3D) -T2 fluid-attenuated inversion recovery sequence (FLAIR) and 3D-T1 sampling perfection with
application optimized contrast using different flip-angle evolutions(SPACE) sequences to conventional post-contrast
3D-T1 magnetisation prepared rapid gradient-echo (MPRAGE) images in the evaluation of meningeal and brain
parenchymal diseases.
Materials and methods:A total of 60 patients with magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) findings suggestive of infectious
/ inflammatory / metastatic parenchymal and/or meningeal abnormalities, were selected from patients who underwent
MRI brain with intravenous (IV) contrast from March 2019 to Nov 2019.All the patients had their diagnosis confirmed by
histopathological or microbiological studies, as deemed appropriate. Two radiologists independently assessed the
presence of additional information on post-contrast (PC) 3D-T2-FLAIR and 3D-T1-SPACE images and compared them
with PC 3D-T1-MPRAGE images.
Results: Both reviewers found that post contrast 3 D-T1-SPACE provided more additional information than post contrast
3D-T1-MPRAGE in the evaluation of brain parenchymal and supratentorial meningeal abnormalities.PC 3D-T2-FLAIR is
an excellent tool in the evaluation of intratentorial leptomeningeal abnormalities and identifying the scolex in patients
with neurocysticercosis (NCC), presenting with ring enhancing lesions.
An electrical impedance tomography based two-electrode frequency-scan gesture recognition system
Authors: Ma Gang , Chen Haofeng , wang peng , Wang Xiaojie
Published: September 2021

 A novel two-electrode, frequency-scan electrical impedance tomography
(EIT) system for gesture recognition not only reduces the measurement
complexity and the number of electrodes, but also achieves a high accuracy in
recognizing common gestures and pinch gestures. A bespoke circuit with
two medical electrodes was developed to collect data from the back of the hand and presented
a frequency-scan method to increase the diversity of impedance data. The data
were processed using data cleaning and feature extraction methods. The
processed data were then sent to machine learning classification models for
training and realizing accurate gesture recognition. To verify the
effectiveness of this system, we designed two groups of nine gestures in a
hand-gesture recognition experiment. The results showed that the system can
achieve a recognition accuracy of 98.3% with a group of four common gestures
and an accuracy of 97.4% with a group of five pinch gestures. Additionally, two
proof-of-concept interactive scenarios were implemented to demonstrate the
general purpose of this system.
Problem of Change dari Perspektif Agama, Filosofis, Psikologis, dan Sosiologi dalam Kepemimpinan Transformasional Pendidikan
Authors: Budi Arifani Fetty , Hendrawati Titi , Mattarima Sulaeman , Abdul Hak Ishak , Mudrikah Achmad
Published: September 2021

Latar Belakang: Lembaga pendidikan memiliki peran penting dalam melakukan perubahan-perubahan mendasar dalam tatanan kehidupan berbangsa dan bernegara.
Tujuan: Mengidentifikasi hakikat agama, filosofi, psikologi, sosiologi dalam Kepemimpinan Transformasional Ketua STAI Haji Agus Salim Kecamatan Cikarang Utara Kabupaten Bekasi.
Metode: Menggunakan metode studi kepustakaan, baik pada buku-buku, artikel, jurnal, atau media online yang membahas mengenai kepemimpinan transformasional disertai studi lapangan dengan teknik wawancara dan survey sederhana kepada Ketua STAI Haji Agus Salim Kecamatan Cikarang Utara Kabupaten Bekasi.
Hasil: Ketua STAI Haji Agus Salim yang menjabat sejak Januari 2021 ini menunjukkan kepemimpinan transformasionalnya, setelah ditunjuk untuk menggantikan pimpinan sebelumnya yang sangat tidak menerapkan sistem manajerial yang baik dalam memimpin. Satu hal yang ditekankan beliau adalah mengembalikan kewibawaan pemimpin yang selama ini hilang. Segala sesuatu yang dilakukan harus ada dasar hukumnya (begitu menurut beliau) agar segala nya aman dan nyaman dalam melaksanakan tugas selama menjabat.
Kesimpulan: Kepemimpinan transformasional adalah kemampuan seorang pemimpin dalam bekerja melalui orang lain untuk mentransformasikan secara optimal sumber daya organisasi dalam rangka mencapai tujuan yang bermakna sesuai dengan target capaian yang telah ditetapkan. Dalam sudut pandangan Islam, keberhasilan pemimpin dalam manajemen lembaga pendidikan Islam akan membawa pemberdayaan dan peningkatan mutu dengan membawa nilai-nilai dasar kepemimpinan Islami, dapat dijadikan pedoman secara filsafat pendidikan Islam dalam membentuk peserta didik yang insan kamil. Pemimpin yang efektif harus mengetahui bagaimana membangkitkan inspirasi dan berelasi dengan para pengikutnya. Kepemimpinan seorang (pemimpin) harus mempunyai sandaran-sandaran kemasyarakatan atau sosial basis.
Assessment of nitrate and its health risk capability in groundwater used by residents around a dumpsite in Lagos, Nigeria
Authors: Olu Joshua
Published: September 2021

Anthropologic activities in our environment had been continuously associated with the release of nitrate a contaminant that has been linked with some dangerous health effects. This study assessed the concentration and health risk of nitrate in groundwater used by residents around a dumpsite. For this study groundwater samples were obtained randomly from 12 sampling sites near the Solos dumpsite at Igando, Alimosho local government area, Lagos, Nigeria. The water samples were analyzed for nitrate and some other physic-chemical parameters. The water quality index of the water samples was calculated to determine the suitability for consumption purposes. The non-carcinogenic hazard health risk associated with the nitrate level in the water samples was also assessed. The relationship between the nitrate in the water samples and the drinking water quality index (DWQI) was a positive one with r= 0.21 at p=0.517. The hazard index for ingestion (oral) route (HIoral) range were 0.024-0.962, 0.028-1.136 and 0.033-1.3 for male, female and children respectively. The dermal hazard index (HIdermal) shows range of 0.001-0.026 for male, 0.001-0.027 for female and 0.002-0,071 for children. Sample 6 had Total hazard index (HItotal) greater than 1for both female adult and children as 1.163 and 1.371 respectively. All water samples on this study had the presence of nitrate that were positive correlated with water quality index and only one of the samples nitrate concentration was associated with high health non-carcinogenic risk effect especially in children and women.
PHOTO EFFECT AND BIO-AUTOGRAPHIC STUDIES OF INTRACELLULAR ORANGE FLUORESCENT PIGMENT PRODUCED BY Bacillus endophyticus
Authors: Mantri Sairam , Syed Chandini Sulthana , G Naga Rathna Supriya , Audupudi Amrutha Valli
Published: September 2021

Present study has focused on the effect of chemical (solvents) and physical (photo) conditions on pigment production and its bioactivity of intracellular orange fluorescent pigment (IOFP) extracted from soil bacterium Bacillus endophyticus. Standardization of pigment and its colour stability was confirmed by using different solvents (70% & 100% ethanol, hexane, heptane, ethyl acetate, acetone, petroleum ether, chloroform, methanol and distilled water), photo conditions (Dark, U.V light and White light) on pigment production and its bio-activeness by antibacterial activity using agar cup plate method against gram-positive (Staphylococcus aureus, streptococcus pyogenes and Listeria monocytogenes) and gram-negative (Salmonella typhi, Vibrio cholera, Shigella Flexneri and E.coli) human pathogens and purification of pigment by TLC coupled with bio-autographic studies. Acetone is proved to be the best solvent for extraction and the pigment was stable in all solvents without changing its colour except heptane. When compared to control (dark incubation) antibacterial activity of IOFP produced in U.V and W. Light was effective against all tested pathogens with slight differences in their antibacterial activity. TLC bio-autographic studies reveal that the separated pure band shows clear zone of inhibition under red back ground of live cells stating that, the compound is active against human bacterial pathogens. Hence this study concludes that, the production and biological activity of the IOFP was independent of light incubation, and TLC guided bio-autographic approach offers a rapid detection technique that avoids the testing of purified fraction once again.
ANTIBACTERIAL ACTIVITY OF SOAP MADE FROM ESSENTIAL OILS AND COMMERCIAL SOAP SOLD IN THE LEBANESE MARKET
Authors: GERGES Candy , HADLA Mohamad , ELIALI Michele , RICHA Martine , Mammari Nour , HALABI Mohamad Adnan
Published: September 2021

Background: Thousands of people are dying as a result of infections caused by bacteria. Among the main routes of germ transmission are the hands, making hand hygiene very important in preventing the spread of pathogens and bacterial infection. Hand washing with soap and water is considered to be a simple and effective measure. Old soap manufacturers have long had traditional uses in the Lebanese community.
Methods: The purpose of this study is to compare the antibacterial activity of oil-based soaps with commercial soap sold in the Lebanese market. Different types of herbal soap and antiseptics have been used in this study. Four bacterial strains were used: Staphylococcus aureus, Staphylococcus epidermidis, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Escherichia coli and Enterobacter Spp. The antibacterial activities of these soaps were determined by the diffusion method of disks in agar medium.
Results and Discussion: Statistical analysis of zones of inhibition showed that S. epidermidis, P. aeruginosa and Enterobacter Spp. were sensitive only to traditional oil-based soaps, which are Sage, Rose Mary and Cedar. In addition, S. aureus showed sensitivity to soaps comprised of essential oils as well as antibacterial synthetic soap, Dettol and Lifebuoy. On the other hand, E. coli showed resistance to all soaps. Soaps comprised of natural essential oils have shown antibacterial activity superior to so-called “Antibacterial” soaps.
Conclusion: Based on this study, we can say that the use of soaps with essential oils might be the best option due to their organic origin as well as their antibacterial proved activities.
CONTAMINATION OF CHICKEN EGGSHELLS AND EGG CONTENTS WITH SALMONELLA SPECIES FROM SELECTED FARMS IN KOSGAMA, COLOMBO DISTRICT
Authors: Ambagas Ange Gedara Ureshika Sharuni , Mohamed Raafi Fathima Sumaiya , Ekanayake Mudiyanselage Dinushini Nammida , Nambage Shirani Chandrasiri , Arachchi Mudiyanselage Piyumali Sandareka
Published: September 2021

Salmonellosis is a common, widely distributed foodborne disease. Consumption of raw or undercooked chicken eggs infected with Salmonella has been reported in association with salmonellosis cases; however, minimum attention has been paid to regulate the quality of eggs released for consumption. This study aimed to investigate the presence of Salmonella in eggs collected from selected farms from Kosgama area and to compare the egg quality of backyard and commercial farms. Randomly purchased eggs from selected chicken farms were analyzed for the presence of Salmonella. Egg content was mixed thoroughly, and 25.0mL was inoculated into 225.0mL of 1% Buffered Peptone Water (BPW) and incubated at 350C (24h). From the pre-enriched specimen, 0.1ml was added to 10.0ml of Rappaport Vassiliadis broth and incubated at 420C (24h). The same procedure was followed for shells. Isolated cultures were streaked on Brilliant Green Agar (BGA) and Xylose Lysine Deoxycholate Agar (XLD) and incubated at 350C for 24h. Colonies were investigated with Gram staining, biochemical tests and serotyping was carried out to identify the species. Of 78 eggs, 35 were from backyard and 43 from commercial farms. Six specimens (4 from shell and 2 from content) yielded Salmonella (7.69 %). Four of the positive specimens were from backyard farms (4/35, 8.91%) and remaining two (2/43, 3.62%) were from commercial farms. Isolates were identified as S. Typhimurium and S. Enteriditis.  The prevalence of Salmonella was 7.69 % (n=6). The proportion of Salmonella showed no significant difference (p=0.782) between backyard and commercial farms.
Efektivitas Trans Jogja Sebagai Pelayanan Publik Di Kota Yogjakarta
Authors: Putri Andinafa Augustin
Published: September 2021

Studi ini bermaksud mencermati bagaimana efektivitas trans jogja sebagai pelayanan publik yang ada di kota yogjakarta. penataan sistem transportasi harus dilakukan secara terpadu sebagai satu kesatuan sistem transportasi nasional agar mampu mewujudkan tersedianya jasa transportasi yang seimbang dengan tingkat kebutuhan permintaan pelanggan yang layak dengan biaya yang  murah sehingga dapat dijangkau seluruh masyarakat, Oleh karena itu penulis bertujuan untuk mengidentifikasi faktor-faktor apa saja yang mempengaruhi evektivitas Trans Jogja sebagai transportasi publik yang sesuai dengan keinginan dan kebutuhan penumpang serta memberikan rekomendasi peningkatan dan pengembangan untuk memperbaiki kualitas layanan Trans Jogja.Penelitian ini menggunakan metode Penelitian yang dimana peneliti menganalisi bagaimana efektifitas trans jogja yang ada di Yogyakarta metode yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini berupa review literatur, analisis kebijakan, dan rekomendasi kebijakan yang ada dalam pelayanan publik terkususnya pada transportasi trans jogja. Hasil dari Penelitian ini Trans jogja merupakan transportasi publik yang hanya beroprasi khusus di kota Yogyakarta. Untuk menunjang kinerja pelayanan, angkutan umum harus berkelanjutan dalam hal transportasi dan kenyamanan pelayanan. Terdapat lebih dari 200 terminal bus Trans Jogja yang tersebar di berbagai lokasi strategis di Yogyakarta untuk kemudahan akses. Selain itu, Trans Jogja mendapat subsidi yang relatif besar. Alokasi subsidi digunakan untuk mendanai pembelian stasiun portabel, pemeliharaan stasiun bus, dan akses CCTV di setiap unit bus. Subsidi ini juga termasuk dalam tarif Trans Jogja yang dinilai sangat terjangkau, dengan hanya mengeluarkan Rp 3.500, penumpang sudah bisa berkeliling menikmati Kota Yogyakarta.
Kemitraan Berbasis Pemberdayaan Masyarakat dalam Pengembangan Wisata Mangrove di Desa Bokor, Kecamatan Rangsang Barat, Kabupaten Kepulauan Meranti
Authors: Ricky Syuldairi  , Rury Febrina
Published: September 2021

Tujuan Penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui dan memahami bagaimana kemitraan berbasis pemberdayaan masyarakat dalam pengembangan wisata mangrove di Desa Bokor Kecamatan Rangsang Barat Kabupaten Kepulauan Meranti. Metode yang digunakan yaitu metode kualitatif, merupakan pengumpulan data pada suatu latar alamiah dengan menggunakan metode alamiah dan dilakukan oleh orang atau peneliti yang tertarik secara alamiah, yakni Kepala Desa Bokor dan Ketua Kelompok Sadar Wisata (Pokdarwis) Bathin Galang Desa Bokor, melalui wawancara, pengamatan dan dokumentasi. Pemerintah Desa Bokor dan Pokdarwis Bathin Galang Desa Bokor mengembangkan inovasi yang penting bagi kesejahteraan ekonomi dan kesejahteraan masyarakat dengan membuat destinasi wisata mangrove. Kemitraan yang terjalin dalam meningkatkan pengembangan wisata mangrove di Desa Bokor mengalami masalah, yaitu kemitraannya tidak berkelanjutan. Hal ini dikarenakan, Pemerintah Desa Bokor dan Pokdarwis Bathin Galang Desa Bokor masih dalam tahap menjajaki atau masih dalam tahap perundingan kepada stakeholders/pihak swasta di Kabupaten Kepulauan Meranti untuk berkontribusi dalam meningkatkan pengembangan wisata mangrove Desa Bokor.
HISTORY OF TELUK ANSON TOWN IN THE STATE OF PERAK, MALAYSIA, 1882 - 1957
Authors: Dr.Khairi Ariffin  , Dr.Ganesan Shanmugavelu  , Dr.Mohd.Hairy Ibrahim  , Dr.Ishak Saat  , Mohd.Kamal Kamaruddin  , Dr.Sahul Hamid Mohamad Maidin  , Dr.Mohamed Jefferi Haji Mat Lazim
Published: September 2021

The writing of this study is about the town of Teluk Anson in the state of Perak, Malaysia, during the British colonial era. The opening of the Teluk Anson town has been a factor in the development of economic activities in Teluk Anson especially with the existence of the Teluk Anson port which is the focus of merchant ships from within and outside Perak. The availability of road and rail links has made Teluk Anson the focus of the arrival of various communities to contribute to the economic boom in Teluk Anson. This study uses a qualitative method that emphasizes on the analysis of primary and secondary documents obtained from the National Archives of Malaysia and public universities in Malaysia. The findings of the study indicate that the rapid progress and development of the Teluk Anson town under the British colonial administration has driven the Teluk Anson urbanization process by providing various infrastructure facilities for the Teluk Anson community. The construction of a medium of communication through roads, railways, and the opening of a port made Teluk Anson an important economic destination for European investors and local traders. In conclusion, the city of Teluk Anson is a very important city in developing economic activities and one of the centers of British colonial administration in the state of Perak.
KEYWORDS : Teluk Anson, Municipilaty, British Colonial, Port, Infrastructure
INCIDENCE OF ARTICLE 151: ITS PROPENSITY RATE IN TIMES OF PANDEMIC
Authors: Odessa G. Lacanilao
Published: September 2021

This study was conducted to determine the propensity rate of Article 151 in times of pandemic, the common policies violated and the difficulties met by the police in the implementation of Community Quarantine policies. The researcher used a descriptive design of methodology by using a questionnaire-checklist. The respondents of the study were the Police Officers assigned at the Cabanatuan City Police Station. As can be deduced from the study, the common crimes committed was Resisting Authorities (Violations of Art. 151). As the government modified social interactions, the police implemented new safety measures. The changes brought some remarkable resistance to some individuals. Resistance to change is usual as we ask people to walk out from their comfort zones. The changes carried out some remarkable resistance to some people. With regard to the common community quarantine policies violated; the violations of city- wide night curfew is the most dominant. For the difficulties met by the Law Enforcers; vulnerable to physical and personal hazard such as the risk of getting infected as well as their families is the most significant. Police Officers are on the frontlines . Therefore, they are expected to earnestly implement the safety protocols. As such, a high-risk of exposure and contamination from the virus is very possible for the Law Enforcers.
KEYWORDS: `incidence, Article 151, Pandemic, Resisting Authorities
THE DEVELOPED AND THE DEVELOPING WORLD IN THE BIODIVERSITY REGIME
Authors: Fahima Khanum
Published: September 2021

Human societies have a major impact on their environment and with the tendency to exploit inexhaustible resources man has led to the degradation of these resources. Environmental issues became the focus of international concern due to a rising awareness of the risks and implications of international environmental problems. Due to concerns regarding species extinction, depletion of genetic varieties, destruction of natural habitats, deforestation and disruptions in atmosphere there was an increased interest in preserving biodiversity. Conservation and protection of biodiversity became important as biodiversity provides the human societies with a number of important services, which include enhancing the productivity of natural and agricultural ecosystems, providing insurance against attacks on agricultural crops by pathogens, and providing us with valuable knowledge of novel genetic and molecular forms. Biodiversity offers genetic resources for food and agriculture. Living organisms provide irreplaceable environmental services upon which humanity is critically dependent, such as keeping soil fertile, absorbing pollution, breaking down waste, and pollinating crops. One study estimates that the value of 17 such natural services is between US $16-54 trillion per year, with an average of US $33 trillion per year
Congestion at Chittagong Seaport: Causes and Consequences. A case study in Malaysia
Authors: Kabir Redwan Ahamed , Helal Khalid
Published: September 2021

Purpose of the study: This study aims to examine the causes of seaport congestion at Chittagong seaport. Seaports are vital instruments of international trade and a key to the economic growth of any country. Seaport congestion is a significant issue faced by most of the seaport. Shipping lines carry the cargo from one seaport to another; seaport congestion faced at the one port has a detrimental effect on the economy and trade of the country.

Methodology: This study used the survey-based data collected design through convenience sampling from the port employees. The collected data were analysed with SmartPLS 3.2.1.

Main Findings: The results of importance-performance matrix analysis (IPMA) reveals that the three most important factors causing the congestion at seaport are information technology, equipment, and time.

Research implications: The study findings advocate that seaport authorities need to improve the information technology use at the seaport as well as the equipment utilised for handling the cargo. However, congestion issues can only be resolved by taking a holistic approach and involving all the stakeholders to improve the Chittagong port efficiency as well as bringing trade growth for the country.

The novelty of the study: Current work is that the data was collected from one seaport only but the analysis supported the arguments that the seaport equipment, labour, and customs significantly contributing to the seaport congestion. However, the impact of the infrastructure and information technology is insignificant on the seaport congestion as perceived by the study respondents.