bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
A Magyar Királyi Honvédség Ludovika Akadémiát végzett irányítói, 1914–1918 (1.)
Authors: Balla Tibor
Published: November 2022

Az Osztrák–Magyar Monarchia fegyveres erejének 1868 óta képezte részét a bevethetőség szerint csupán második vonalat alkotó magyar királyi Honvédség.2 A Honvédség első világháború idején különböző tábornoki rendfokozatot viselt és a magyar királyi Honvéd Ludovika Akadémiát is elvégzett 14 vezető tábornokának katonai pályafutása kevésbé ismert. Közülük nyolcan még az 1919 utáni időszakban is jelentős szerephez jutottak a Nemzeti Hadseregben, illetőleg a Magyar Királyi Honvédségben. A tanulmány első részében a szerző történelmi-statisztikai és szociológiai módszerek segítségével elemzi a vizsgálat alá vont, s az első világégés során a Honvédség élén álló legismertebb császári s királyi tábornokok személyes adatait, külön kitérve arra, hogy ők milyen társadalmi háttérrel és beágyazottsággal, valamint szakmai felkészültséggel rendelkeztek.
THE MAIN CHALLENGES OF ENERGY INDEPENDENCE OF GEORGIA
Authors: Giguashvili Giuli
Published: November 2022

Ensuring energy independence is the most significant challenge for the economy of Georgia. In order to overcome the problems related to energy independence and energy security, special importance is attached to the use of renewable energy resources. The research aims to assess the potential of renewable energy resources and determine the possibilities of their use for the sustainable economic development of Georgia. In the research process, statistical data analysis and comparative analysis were carried out; qualitative and quantitative research methods were used. As a result of the research, the main problems and challenges related to the energy independence of Georgia were highlighted, and all the positive and negative aspects related to the use of renewable energies were emphasized. The research presents possible ways of overcoming the challenges related to energy independence: improving the infrastructure of the energy sector; Improving the energy policy: improving the investment environment; creating a transparent and non-discriminatory legal framework; Deepening trade relations with the energy markets of the European Union, implementation of scientific research projects, etc., which in turn will contribute to the increase of energy independence and energy efficiency of the country, improvement of energy security and sustainable economic development.
КЛЮЧОВІ БАЗИСИ ОБЛІКОВО-АНАЛІТИЧНОГО ЗАБЕЗПЕЧЕННЯ СТАЛОГО РОЗВИТКУ БІЗНЕСУ
Authors: Костюченко Валентина , Новіков Владислав , Мельник Анастасія
Published: November 2022

Запити суспільства до бізнесу через обмеженість ресурсів, появою нових технологій, ускладненням бізнес-процесів постійно змінюються. ООН були ухвалені Цілі сталого розвитку, як основні напрямки розвитку бізнесу, країн. Для формування інформації про виконання Цілей була створена Рада зі стандартів сталого розвитку, метою якої є розроблення стандартів сталого розвитку. Подання інформації для зацікавлених користувачів передбачається у інтегрованому звіті, який формується на основі інтегрованого судження.  У статті обґрунтовано думку про те, що Цілі сталого розвитку, Міжнародні стандарти сталого розвитку, інтегроване звітування стають ключовими базисами обліково-аналітичного забезпечення сталого розвитку бізнесу. Останнє має стати фундаментальною засадою для прийняття ефективних управлінських рішень.
РЕАКЦІЯ КОРИЧНОЇ КИСЛОТИ ЗІ ШТУЧНИМ РАДИКАЛОМ
Authors: Величко Олена
Published: November 2022

Корична кислота (CAs) володіє антиоксидантними, антибактеріальним, протигрибковим, протипаразитарними властивостями [1], а її похідні є важливим лікарським засобом для лікування високого кров’яного тиску, профілактики інсульту і проявляє протипухлинну активність [2]. Саме α,β-ненасичена кислотна частина CAs має потенційний терапевтичний ефект при лікуванні раку, оскільки ці похідні можуть впливати на ракові клітини за допомогою різноманітних механізмів дії [3].
BINOMIAL METHODS FOR BINARY MESSAGE COMPRESSION
Authors: Borysenko Oleksiy
Published: November 2022

Two lossless numerical compression methods for binary messages using binomial coefficients are proposed. The methods are based on the decomposition of a Bernoulli source of information into a combinatorial source A and a probabilistic source B. Accordingly, the entropy of the source is also decomposed into two entropies. The entropy of source A solves the problem of enumeration encoding of compressible messages, and the entropy of source B for the first method solves the problem of optimal coding. The disadvantage of this method is the need for statistical tests. In the second method, the calculation of the maximum value of the entropy of the source B replaces the optimal encoding. This replacement avoids statistical tests, although it leads to a relatively small redundancy of compressed messages, which decreases as their length increases. The work of the methods is shown on specific examples, which allows you to better understand both the idea of the methods and their practical implementation.
АНАЛІЗ ДИНАМІКИ СИСТЕМИ КЕРУВАННЯ РОБОТА-МАНІПУЛЯТОРА
Authors: Білюк Іван , Гаврилов Сергій , Савченко Олег , Дорош Борис
Published: November 2022

розглянуто динамічні моделі циліндричного робота-маніпулятора, які дозволяють оцінювати ефективність системи керування. Проаналізовано динаміку системи керування робота-маніпулятора. Зокрема досліджено вплив інерції приводів та зміна навантаження на якість керування. Підтверджено ефективність використання незалежних ПД-регуляторів.
ON THE BINOMIAL METHOD FOR CALCULATION OF ENTROPY
Authors: Borysenko Oleksiy
Published: November 2022

The article solves the problem of calculating the entropy value of binary messages of increased length generated by Bernoulli information sources. Such a problem arises during compression, error-correcting coding, combinatorial optimization, etc. In its usual solution, first, by means of statistical tests, the probabilities of messages are found, and then operations of logarithm, multiplication, and addition are performed on them, the number of which grows exponentially with increasing message length. In this work, it is proposed to reduce the number of calculations by replacing a number of addition operations with the corresponding multiplication operations. To do this, the set of all messages generated by the Bernoulli source is divided into equivalence classes based on the equality of the number of units included in the messages. Further, based on the Bernoulli rule for messages of each class, the probabilities of their generation are found. Then the probabilities of occurrence of classes and their logarithms are calculated. They are multiplied with the class probabilities and their corresponding binomial coefficients. The resulting product is added to similar products calculated for other equivalence classes, which ultimately leads to the desired entropy. As a result of these operations, the entropy calculation speed is accelerated by several times, and statistical studies are simplified.
ОСОБЛИВОСТІ СТИЛІСТИЧНИХ ЗАСОБІВ ПЕРЕДАЧІ ГУМОРУ У ХУДОЖНЬОМУ ТВОРІ
Authors: Сідько Валерія , Сітко Алла
Published: November 2022

Кожний художній твір, кожний художній напрям, література кожної історичної доби породжує специфічні проблеми для перекладача. Праця сучасного перекладача художньої літератури мусить бути глибоко творчою, такою, що передає не лише основний зміст твору, але й образи, реалії та характерний колорит епохи, яку відображено, адже кожен оригінал за своїм образом (та кожна адресна група за своїм типом і складом) потребує свого, завжди індивідуального підходу [4].
ДОСЛІДЖЕННЯ СУЧАСНИХ ТЕНДЕНЦІЙ У МЕТОДИЦІ ВИКЛАДАННЯ ФІЗИКО-ТЕХНІЧНИХ ДИСЦИПЛІН У ВИЩІЙ ШКОЛІ УКРАЇНИ
Authors: Чернова Мирослава
Published: November 2022

У наведеній статті пропонується розгляд одного зі шляхів у новій методиці викладання технічних дисциплін, зокрема фізики, у вищій школі України, як деякий із аспектів у глобалізації наукових знань. Розглядається можливість залучення до навчального процесу досвіду Бостонського університету, а саме, виконання віртуальних лабораторних робіт та домашніх завдань з фізики.
ПСИХОЛОГІЧНІ ФАКТОРИ ТА МЕТОДИ ВПЛИВУ РЕКЛАМИ НА СПОЖИВАЧА
Authors: Лебедь Алла , Харенко Сергій
Published: November 2022

Реклама стала невід’ємною частиною життя сучасної людини. Без реклами було б дуже важко дізнаватися про необхідні товари та послуги, знайомитися з новинками на споживчому ринку та інше. Вона безпосередньо впливає на економіку, просуваючи різну продукцію та сприяючи її реалізації. Що стосується впливу на споживача, то реклама виконує наступну роль: підвищує інтерес та посилює попит на певний товар чи послугу; змінює відношення споживача з негативного на позитивний чи навпаки; впливає на думку споживача на підсвідомому рівні; розкриває позитивні характеристики товару або подає його недоліки.
STUDY OF LAPAROSCOPIC VERSUS OPEN INCISIONAL HERNIA REPAIR
Authors: Asad Juneja Mohammad , Parker Pratik
Published: November 2022

Unfortunately incisional hernia is relatively common clinical
problem after the abdominal surgery. This complication has
been reported in upto 11% of the patient after open abdominal
operations. Most hernia occurs in midline abdominal incision
since these are currently most commonly used incisions for
open abdominal procedure. This incisional hernia can be
better repaired by open as well as laparoscopy route. With the
advancement of laparoscopic skill, laparoscopic hernia
repair is gaining popularity.
NON-SURGICAL MANAGEMENT OF FLOOR PERFORATION OF MAXILLARY FIRST MOLAR USING MTA: A CASE REPORT
Authors: Yadav Pooja , Nagpal Ajay Kumar
Published: November 2022

In endodontic practice one of the most common iatrogenic errors is furcation perforation. The purpose of
treating furcal perforation is to seal the articial communication between the endodontic space and the
periradicular tissue to prevent alveolar bone resorption and damage to the periodontal ligament. Endodontic repair material
should seal the pathways of communication between the root canal system and its surrounding tissues. In addition, it should be
nontoxic, noncarcinogenic, nongenotoxic, biocompatible, insoluble in tissue uids, and dimensionally stable. Because existing
materials did not have these ''ideal'' characteristics, mineral trioxide aggregate (MTA) was developed and recommended for
pulp capping, pulpotomy, apical barrier formation in teeth with necrotic pulps and open apex, repair of root perforations, rootend lling, and root canal lling.
ASSESSMENT OF IMMATURE RETICULOCYTE FRACTION (IRF) WITH ABSOLUTE RETICULOCYTE COUNT (ARC) AS A RESPONSE MARKER IN ANTEPARTUM PATIENTS WITH NUTRITIONAL ANEMIA
Authors: Monika M.V. , Lata Mendiratta Suman , Dath Suman
Published: November 2022

Background: Peripheral blood reticulocyte count is an important index in the diagnosis, classication,
and monitoring of anemic patients. After initiation of therapy, reticulocytosis develops within 3 to 7 days
th th 1
and peaks (8–10%) between the 8 and 10 day . The IRF (Immature Reticulocyte Fraction) increases several days before
reticulocyte count and is thus an early indicator of response to therapy. Aim: To study the response of therapy using IRF on day
rd th th th 3 - 4 and day7 - 8 in antenatal patients with nutritional anemia. To correlate ARC (Absolute Reticulocyte Count) with IRF after
therapy in antenatal patients with nutritional anemia. Study design: Prospective, analytical observational study. Materials
and Methods: A total of 63 pregnant women with nutritional anemia were enrolled. Baseline samples for RBC indices, ARC and
IRF were taken and treated with parental iron and Vit B12 injection accordingly. Baseline, 3rd - 4th and 7th – 8th day of therapy,
values of hematological parameters along with ARC and IRF for predicting the response were determined. Results: The rise in
mean ARC and IRF from baseline to day3/4 and day7/8 is signicantly higher in responders. There was a signicant positive
correlation between IRF and ARC at baseline, day3/4 and day7/8. Conclusion: IRF and ARC increase in nutritional anemia in
subjects, as early as 3-4 days post-therapy, however ARC on day 3-4 is an accurate prediction of response to therapy as
evaluated on day 7-day 8 in the present study
EFFECTIVENESS OF PROBING FOR CONGENITAL NASOLACRIMAL DUCT OBSTRUCTION IN INFANTS UNDER TOPICAL ANESTHESIA
Authors: Jabeen Asma , K Sharma Ashok , Raj Sharma Hans
Published: November 2022

Background: Nasolacrimal duct obstruction is the most common abnormality of the lacrimal system in
children leading to epiphora. Approximately 20% of newborns are affected by it. It may be complicated by
recurrent conjunctivitis, chronic dacryocystitis, and lacrimal abscess formation, if not treated in time. Objectives: To study the
outcome and complications of probing for congenital nasolacrimal duct obstruction under topical anesthesia. Materials and
Methods: In this hospital based prospective interventional study, probing was done under topical anesthesia (lidocaine 4%) in
50 patients (60 eyes) in the age group of 3 months to 12 months, over a period of 1 year in which conservative treatment with
antibiotic drops and sac massage had failed Results: Success rate of this procedure was 91.66% with rst and 93.33% after
second probing without any untoward complication. Conclusion: Probing under topical anesthesia is a safe, quick and
convenient method of treatment for congenital nasolacrimal duct obstruction.
PATTERN OF PRESCRIPTION AND UTILIZATION OF OFF-LABEL AND UNLICENSED DRUGS AMONG PEDIATRIC PATIENTS ATTENDING OUTPATIENTS DEPARTMENT OF TERTIARY CARE TEACHING HOSPITAL OF GUJARAT STATE
Authors: Vadher Meeta , Parkar Sujal
Published: November 2022

Objectives: To determine the pattern of prescription and utilization of off-label and unlicensed drugs among
pediatric patients attending outpatients department of tertiary care teaching hospital of Gujarat state. Methods: A
prospective study was conducted for 6 months among 140 pediatric patients attending outpatient department of Gujarat
Medical Education and Research Society Medical College, Dharpur, Patan. The demographic details and complete
prescription were noted in predesigned form. The off-label drugs were categorized by using National Formulary of
India. Off-label drugs were classified by using Anatomical Therapeutic Chemical classification. Results: Out of 481
drugs prescribed, the pattern of distribution of off-label and unlicensed drugs were 215(44.7%) and 3(0.6%)
respectively.Majority (n=151,70.2%) of off-label drugs prescribed among 1-12 years age group.Most of off-label drugs
were prescribed for indication of respiratory system (68%). Conclusion: The findings of this study showed a high
incidence of off-label prescribing mainly antibiotics for respiratory disease.
ANGANAWADIS HELP THE POOREST MEMBERS OF SOCIETY OBTAIN FOOD FOR PROPER NUTRITION
Authors: Rakesh Kondigari , Ranjith Dubba
Published: November 2022

The Integrated Child Development Service (ICDS) programme,which is run at the state level and addresses the health
needs of young children nationwide,was established by the Indian government in 1975.The basic ICDS employees who
manage the Anganawadi centre and carry out the ICDS programme in collaboration with staff members from the health,
education,rural development,and other departments are known as Anganawadi workers and helpers.Additionally,they
offer assistance for the health and nutrition of teenage girls, nursing moms, and pregnant women. Approximately 2
million Anganawadi workers are helping 70 million women, children, and sick individuals become and maintain their
health in India today.The goal of the current study,titled "Socio-economic Conditions of Anganawadi Employees," is to
examine the working conditions, socioeconomic circumstances, difficulties, and challenges faced by Anganawadi
workers.Furthermore,unlike other government office jobs,these teachers don't have a set workday.However,it should
be mentioned that the government pays Anganawadi employees a very little honorarium. Unexpectedly, these
employees lack retirement benefits for which there are no governmental regulations. The Anganawadi labourers live
below the poverty line as a result of their decreased salary.As a result,their families are also dealing with socioeconomic
issues.
PSYCHIATRIC MORBIDITY AND QUALITY OF LIFE IN INFERTILE FEMALES: A CROSSSECTIONAL, CASE-CONTROLLED HOSPITALBASED STUDY.
Authors: Ahmad Wahipora Iqbal
Published: November 2022

Background:Infertility is a hugeglobalproblem with a significant mental healthburden.Infertility couldbecome a source
of continuous stress leading to psychosocial issues including stress, anxiety, depression, and low self-esteem in these
women.Mental health issues in conjunction with the quality of life among infertile women have been less studied in third
world countries. Further qualitative reflectors like the quality of life are less studied. Objective: To study the effect of
infertility on mental health and quality of life.Methods: A cross-sectional, case-controlled study was conducted between
January 2021 and November 2021 to study the effect of infertility on mental health and quality of life. A semi-structured
questionnairewasusedfor sociodemographicandclinicalvariables.OsloSocialSupport Scale-3andferti-Qolwereusedto
studysocial support andqualityofliferespectively.Psychiatricmorbiditywas assessedusing ICD10symptomchecklist. A
total of 56 cases and 102 controls were studied. Results:The mean age of cases and controls was 30.4 ±3.5 years and 31.9
±2.9 years respectively.Young infertile females, primary infertility and female factor for infertility were associated with
higher psychiatric morbidity.Psychiatric morbidity was seen in 46.4% of infertile women.Ferti QoL score for the infertile
group was 64.61 ±5 with the lowest score in the emotional domain (45.10) and mind-body domain (54.86)(p<0.0001).The
scores in the relational domain and social domain were higher (85.2 and 73.3 respectively).The scores in the mind-body
domain and emotional domain were poor among the infertile women regardless of the presence of psychiatric morbidity
(48.27 vs 59.80 and 43.57 vs 46.57)(P<0.0001-0.04). Conclusions: Our study emphasizes the role of more qualitative
instruments like Ferti-QoL in studying the well-being of infertile women.Even in absence of psychiatric morbidity,the QoL
scorecouldstillpredictmentalwellbeinginfertility-relatedissues.
CORD BLOOD IGG ANTIBODIES AGAINST SARS COV-2 IN PREGNANT WOMEN AT A RURAL TEACHING HOSPITAL
Authors: Betha Kalpana , Rajagopal Meera , Kiranmai Sannithi , Chintalapalli Suchita , Karlaputi Lathasree
Published: November 2022

Introduction: The significant risks posed to mothers and fetus by COVID-19 in pregnancy have sparked a worldwide
debate surrounding the antenatal SARS-CoV-2 infection and vaccination.ACOG and CDC recognize pregnancy as a risk
factor,Recent data demonstrated that pregnant women with COVID-19 infection are at increased risk for intensive care
unit (ICU) admission, mechanical ventilation, and death, compared with properly matched nonpregnant women.
Moreover,COVID-19 illness increases the risk for pregnancy complications such as preterm birth,pregnancy-induced
hypertensive diseases, and thromboembolic diseases. Maternal IgG antibodies to SARS-CoV-2 where transferred
across the placenta after asymptomatic as well as symptomatic infection during pregnancy. Proper transfer of
neutralizing antibodies may be critical during pregnancy,as a greater proportion of neonates and infants have severe or
critical illness upon COVID-19 infection than older pediatric counterparts. Aims and Objectives: To detect cord blood
IgG antibodies against SARS CoV-2 in pregnant women.To assess the association between maternal and fetal SARS-CoV2 specific antibodies.Methods:A brief questionnaire was administered to 42 antenatal women attending for delivery at
Mediciti Institute of Medical Sciences, Hyderabad, Telangana State. The questionnaire included information such as
vaccination status, previous history of Covid infection, presence of any symptoms at the time of admission, comorbid
conditions like DM, HTN,Thyroid disorders, etc. Following delivery, 2ml cord blood sample has been collected. Serum
has been separated and used for detection of SARS CoV-2 IgG antibody titers by quantitative ELISA. Results: Among 42
antenatal cases,4 were controls among them two were positive control and two were negative controls.Out of remaining
38, the SARS-CoV-2 IgG antibodies are detected in 14 cases. IgG was detected in the cord blood for 33.3% of the total
cases. Among those detected positive for antibodies, 50% had preterm deliveries. Conclusion: IgG antibodies have
been detected in the cord blood collected from the vaccinated women as well as the women affected with SARS-Co-2
and even increased the risk for pregnancy complications such as preterm birth, pregnancy-induced hypertensive
diseases,Gestational Diabetes.
Generating Views Using Atmospheric Correction for Contrastive Self-supervised Learning of Multi-spectral Images
Authors: Patnala Ankit , Stadtler Scarlet , Schultz Martin G , Gall Juergen
Published: November 2022

In remote sensing, plenty of multi-spectral images are publicly available from various landcover satellite missions. Since labeling remote sensing images is time-consuming, contrastive self-supervised learning is commonly applied to unlabeled data but relies on domain-specific transformations used for learning. When focusing on vegetation, the current contrastive learning frameworks cannot apply their transformations to the NIR channel, which carries valuable information about the vegetation state. Therefore, we use contrastive learning, relying on different views of unlabelled, multi-spectral images to obtain a pre-trained model to improve the accuracy scores on small-sized remote sensing datasets. This study presents the generation of additional views tailored to remote sensing images using atmospheric correction as an alternative transformation to color jittering. The proposed transformation can be easily integrated with multiple channels to exploit spectral signatures of objects. We found this proposed alternative transformation to improve performance compared to the baseline transformation.
Applications, Promises and Challenges of Artificial Intelligence in Mining Industry: A Review
Authors: Ghosh Ritwick
Published: November 2022

To keep up with the new technology modernization and the profit in shake of investors and stakeholders and importantly for the nation, and to ensure health and safety mining industry needs to approve new-age autonomous technologies and intelligent system in their field. Integration of Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Internet of Things (IoT) and Automation are the keys to the 4th revolution in mining industry. This paper presents the overview of recent research upon artificial intelligence enhanced techniques and possibilities in mining operations and mining related domains. There is also a brief about the recent autonomous techniques and equipment in mining industry. Implementations and possibilities of artificial intelligence in safety and accident analysis of mining operations are sincerely detailed. Computer vision and spatial image analysis is also discussed as the recent advancement of deep learning and pattern recognition. Other mining related implementations of intelligent systems includes fragment analysis of ores, intelligent ventilation, on-site mineral processing simplification, digital twinning, mineral exploration, mineral price forecasting, mining equipment selection, post-mining land reclamation and scheduling. This paper also notes the detailed obstacles for implementing intelligent systems in mining industry.
Demonstration of Spectral Selectivity of Efficient and Ultrafast GaN/AlGaN-Based Metal−Semiconductor−Metal Ultraviolet Photodiodes
Authors: Nwabunwanne Solumtochukwu , Donaldson William
Published: November 2022

Efficient and ultrafast (aluminum)-gallium-nitride-based metal-semiconductor-metal (Alx)Ga1–xN ultraviolet photodiodes were implemented to investigate the spectral properties of GaN/AlGaN-based photodetectors. Al composition of the GaN templates were varied from 0-% to 30% to demonstrate the impact of Al mole fraction on the cutoff wavelength of these UV photodiodes. Asymmetric metal contact electrodes were fabricated to optimize the external quantum efficiency without compromising their ultrafast photoresponse. The best performing devices exhibited a peak response of 4 V and an oscilloscope limited temporal pulse width of 61 ps at a 20-V bias with a peak spectral responsivity of 36.5 mA/W at 280 nm.
Learnable Fusion Mechanisms for Object Detection in Autonomous Vehicles
Authors: Massoud Yahya , Laganiere Robert
Published: November 2022

 In this work, we propose a novel deep learning based sensor fusion framework, that uses both camera and LiDAR sensors in a multi-modal and multi-view setting. In order to leverage both data streams, we incorporate two new sophisticated fusion mechanisms: element-wise multiplication and multi-modal factorized bilinear pooling. When compared to previously used fusion operators such as element-wise addition and concatenation of feature maps, our proposed fusion methods significantly increase the bird’s eye view moderate average precision score by +4.97% and +8.35% for both methods, respectively, when evaluated on KITTI dataset for object detection. Furthermore, we provide a detailed study of important design choices that contribute to the performance of deep learning based sensor fusion frameworks such as data augmentation, multi-task learning, and the design of the convolutional architecture. Finally, we provide qualitative results that showcase both success and failure cases for our proposed framework. We also discuss directions for mitigating failure cases. 
Robot-assisted Ultrasound Reconstruction for Spine Surgery: from Bench-top to Pre-clinical Study
Authors: Li Ruixuan , Davoodi Ayoob , Cai Yuyu , Niu Kenan , Borghesan Gianni , Cavalcanti Nicola , Massalimova Aidana , Carrillo Fabio , Fürnstahl Philipp , Vander Poorten Emmanuel
Published: November 2022

Purpose: Robot-assisted ultrasound (US) systems could be used to provide a non-radiative three-dimensional (3D) reconstruction that can form the basis for guiding spine surgical procedures. Despite promising studies on this technology, there are few studies that offer insight into the robustness and generality of the approach by e.g. verifying performance in various testing scenarios. Therefore, this study provides an assessment of the robot-assisted US system, with technical details from experiments starting at the bench-top up to the pre-clinical study.

Methods: A semi-automatic control strategy is proposed to ensure continuous and smooth scanning. Next, a method based on U-Net was developed to automatically process the anatomic features and derive a high quality 3D US reconstruction. Experiments on phantoms and human cadavers validate the proposed approach.

Results: Average deviations of scanning force were found of 2.84 ± 0.45 N on synthetic phantoms and of 5.64 ± 1.10 N on human cadavers. The reconstruction yielded a mean 3D representation error of 1.28 ± 0.87 mm for the synthetic phantoms and of 1.74 ± 0.89 mm for the human cadavers.

Conclusion: These results show the proposed system has high safety performance and could keep the probe force stable within the range of 1 N to obtain a good reconstruction. The experiments indicate that the proposed robotassisted US approach works in quite different experimental settings. The results encourage to also explore the potential of this technology in in-vivo studies.
Robot-assisted Ultrasound Reconstruction for Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery: from Bench-top to Pre-clinical Study
Authors: Li Ruixuan
Published: November 2022

Objective: Robot-assisted ultrasound (US) system could potentially provide a non-radiative three-dimensional (3D) reconstruction for minimally invasive spine surgery. Despite promising studies on this technology, few researchers provide a comprehensive analysis with technical details. The performance is only showcased in one specific experimental setting without offering insight into robustness and generality of the approach by e.g. verifying performance in various testing scenarios. This limitation impedes the translation of this technology toward clinical practice. Therefore, this study provides a comprehensive assessment of the performance of robot-assisted US system. This study provides all essential technical details from experiments starting at the bench-top up to pre-clinical study. Methods: A hybrid control strategy was proposed to ensure continuous and smooth scanning, while a U-Net based US reconstruction framework was utilized to process the anatomic features automatically. Experiments were conducted on two synthetic spine phantoms and two ex-vivo cadavers. Results: The average deviation of scanning force was 2.84 ± 0.45 N on the synthetic phantom and 5.64 ± 1.10 N on the ex-vivo cadaver. The reconstruction yielded a mean 3D representation error of 1.28 ± 0.87 mm and 1.74 ± 0.89 mm for the synthetic and cadaveric experiments, respectively. Conclusion: The experiments indicated the proposed robot-assisted US system is feasible for relatively independent experiment settings, varying from laboratory experiments to pre-clinical studies. Significance: The developed system offers an improved understanding of the potential for this technology and paves the way for deploying the robotic US system towards in-vivo clinical study.
MONTHLY GLOBAL-MEAN FORECASTING ANN
Authors: Awad Majdi , JABBOUR HAMZA , SALEEM ADELE
Published: November 2022

  

In conjunction with the climate summit held in Sharm El Sheikh, Arab Republic of Egypt. We present to you this research paper specialized in creating an artificial neural network to predict the global average monthly temperature.

We chose this topic for our research paper because of its great importance to humanity in general with its different beliefs, religions, ethnicities and political orientations. The increase in average temperatures on Earth is one of the most visible effects of global warming, and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) indicates that the average global temperature has risen by about 0.8 degrees Celsius over the past 100 years only, and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration and NASA announced 2016 was the hottest year since record keeping began in 1895, with an average temperature increase of 0.99°C above the average temperature for the entire century.

We are not weather specialists and we don't have much knowledge in this field, but we are technology and programming specialists in particular. Therefore, as a contribution to spreading awareness about the increasing global temperature, we designed and programmed an artificial neural network to predict the monthly global average temperature.
A Legal Study on Simplification of Claims for Medical Insurance: Focusing on the amendment (draft) of the Insurance Business Act
Authors:   Korean Insurance Law Association, Yoo JuSeon
Published: November 2022

The problem has been raised that the traditional claim method, called claim for medical insurance, does not correspond to the development of Korean IT technology. In this paper, the author critically considers that the existing insurance claim procedure is not valid, and reviews the contents of the main legislation (proposal) proposed to the National Assembly. Currently, our society is rapidly changing from the analog era to the digital era. We are living in an era where various financial payments are made with just one smartphone. Nevertheless, the procedure for claiming insurance does not reflect the new era. In the insurance industry, consumer-oriented digital methods from designing or developing insurance products to contract management and insurance payment management are very important. Among these, one of the most important factors is the simplification of the claim process for medical insurance claims of policyholders. The simplification plan for indemnity insurance is based on the content that the insurance claim is made electronically when a patient makes a request to the hospital without paper documents. While focusing on literature research, this study adopts an analytical method that accommodates difficulties encountered in the working world and a review method of major legislation (proposal) proposed by the National Assembly. We favored the simplification of medical insurance claims through insurance intermediaries, but pointed out the problems that may arise when operating this method. The simplification of insurance claims is expected to dramatically improve the efficiency of insurance companies and the convenience of consumers, but the medical community opposes this because of side effects such as restrictions on the use of patient medical information and insurance subscriptions, and leakage of patient personal medical information. This appears to be the biggest obstacle to simplifying insurance claims. A few ways to solve this problem are suggested. The method of claiming insurance by issuing a paper receipt is not suitable for the future. In order to solve the waste of human resources or administrative costs, a plan for simplifying insurance claims must be implemented.
Insurance Distribution using Robo-advisors and Legal Issues
Authors:   Korean Insurance Law Association, Ji Gwangwoon
Published: November 2022

The environment surrounding the insurance industry is likely to become even more digital than nowadays. In particular, robo-advisors are expected to be used effectively in the insurance distribution channel. Although there is no legal definition for robo-advisors in the related insurance act in Korea. Traditional insurance distribution channels can use them as sales aids. In this case, the robo-advisor type is likely to be used as a product recommendation type and an information provision type. In light of the current technological development of robo-advisors, it is not possible to equate robo-advisors with AI insurance consultant. In this case, as examined in the examples of the United States, Australia, and Germany, if insurance intermediaries utilize robo-advisors to sell insurance products within existing legal systems, there will be problems in applying existing insurance law provisions. It should be noted that the same regulatory principles apply because there is no such rule. Considering that it is premature to establish a regulatory system for AI insurance distribution channels that make fully automated decisions without any human intervention, insurance sales channels utilizing robo-advisors should be considered as regulations for traditional distribution channels. The same regulations should be set. Considering this point, this paper defines robo-advisor as an algorithm-based ``automated online insurance product advisory device''. Also the paper proposed a plan to regulate this under the insurance industry regulation. On the other hand, this paper also considered measures to establish model standards for insurance distribution using robo-advisors and discipline them in the form of self-regulation. In addition, non-face-to-face sales and operator intervention are permitted with an algorithm-based system that evaluates customer opinions through algorithms and big data analysis using computer programs as an improvement plan for related acts and makes personal recommendations based on them. A proposal was made to prepare a provision to define it as an insurance product advisory device. In the case of this kind of regulation, in addition to fulfilling the duty of explanation imposed on insurance distribution channels under the existing legal system, the details of the duty of explanation to distribution channels that use robo-advisors should be determined in accordance with the principle of good faith. Therefor it is proposed in the paper to take measures for a plan to add within the scope of the obligation. Finally, regarding the judicial responsibility system, if liability arises due to incomplete distributions using robo-advisors, the person behind it will be held responsible for tortious acts associated with breach of obligations under the principle of good faith within the current legal system.
Innovative processes for social housing. The multiannual funding programmes of L 338
Authors: Piferi Claudio
Published: November 2022

Law 338/00 emerges from the structural absence of programming aimed at social housing and is used to programme and implement, thanks to state funding, processes aimed at satisfying a specific housing demand of university residences. The importance of the law is due to multiple aspects, including the experimental nature, the definition of dimensional standards and procedural clarity. , Thanks to the collection and processing of data unique in quantity and originality, the contribution aims to describe the innovative process, reporting some results from twenty years of research, both methodological and applicative, aimed at identifying the virtues and criticalities of the multiyear funding programme and comparing expected and achieved results.
Reinhabiting villages: the residential heritage of small towns between evaluation and prospects
Authors: D'Aprile Marina
Published: November 2022

Small Italian villages, despite their significant variety , share the abundance of precious natural and cultural assets, the poor accessibility and the polycentrism that, historically, qualifies their settlements and a potential development process focused on the combination of innovation and tradition i.e. on the conservation and enhancement of their heritages. Scholars from different backgrounds have recently been emphasising the need to adopt integrated revitalisation policies in this regard, highlighting the role historic fabrics assume in their relationships – past, present and future – with contexts. Investigating the current state of studies on the subject, this paper highlights the instances, methods, purposes and limits of the approaches reserved for “residence” in this scenario, composing their possible critic appraisal.
Controcorrente
Authors: Violano Antonella , Femia Alfonso
Published: November 2022

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Atribuição de estereótipos de gênero por profissionais da educação a estudantes da educação básica
Authors: Barbosa Milena de Souza , Modesto João Gabriel
Published: November 2022

Buscando compreender as percepções de profissionais da educação básica sobre questões de gênero, a presente pesquisa teve por objetivo investigar o conteúdo dos estereótipos de gênero atribuídos pelos profissionais da educação às meninas-estudantes e aos meninos-estudantes da Educação Básica, com a utilização do instrumento Checklist. Participaram da pesquisa 126 profissionais da educação, com predominância do sexo feminino (86,5%), oriundos do Distrito Federal (39,7%), nível superior completo e com idade de 20 a 62 (M=35,51; DP=11,25). Com a utilização do instrumento Checklist, foram realizados Testes T de medidas repetidas, podendo verificar o processo de estereotipização dentre os profissionais da educação. Foi observado a divisão de três categorias: adjetivos “positivos” às meninas-estudantes, negativos aos meninos-estudantes e não representativos de estereótipos às meninas e aos meninos. Discutiu-se o impacto da atribuição de estereótipos na prática pedagógica dos profissionais da educação.
Prevalence, outcomes, and predictors of multidrug-resistant nosocomial lower respiratory tract infections among patients in an ICU
Authors: Beatriz Souza de Oliveira1 Ana , Hirassawa Sacillotto2 Guilherme , Francisco Balthazar Neves2 Manuela , Hellen Nora da Silva2 Andressa , Adriane Moimaz3 Tamiris , Villafanha Gandolfi3 Joelma , Correa Lelles Nogueira3 Mara , Margareth Lobo3 Suzana
Published: November 2022

Objective: To determine the prevalence, outcomes, and predictors of multidrug-resistant nosocomial lower respiratory tract infections (LRTI) in patients in an ICU. Methods: This was an observational cohort study involving patients with nosocomial LRTI (health care-associated pneumonia, hospital-acquired pneumonia, or ventilator-associated pneumonia). Data were prospectively collected between 2015 and 2019. The multidrug-resistant pathogens (MDRPs) identified in the isolates studied included resistant to extended-spectrum cephalosporin-resistant and carbapenem-resistant Acinetobacter baumannii, Klebsiella pneumoniae, and Pseudomonas aeruginosa, carbapenem-resistant Enterobacteriaceae, and methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus at microbiological diagnosis. Results: During the study period, 267 patients in the ICU were diagnosed with LRTI, microbiological confirmation of LRTI having been obtained in 237. Of these, 146 (62%) had at least one MDRP isolate. Patients infected with MDRP were found to have poorer outcomes than patients infected with susceptible strains, such as prolonged mechanical ventilation (18.0 days vs. 12.0 days; p < 0.001), prolonged ICU length of stay (23.0 days vs.16.0 days; p < 0.001), and higher mortality (73% vs. 53%; p < 0.001) when compared with patients infected with susceptible strains. Hospital length of stay = 5 days (OR = 3.20; 95% CI: 1.39-7.39; p = 0.005) and prolonged use vasoactive drugs (OR = 3.15; 95% CI: 1.42-7.01; p = 0.004) were independent predictors of LRTI caused by MDRPs (LRTI-MDRP). The presence of LRTI-MDRP was found to be an independent predictor of death (OR = 2.311; 95% CI: 1.091-4.894; p = 0.028). Conclusions: Prolonged use of vasoactive drugs and prolonged hospital length of stay were independent predictors of LRTI-MDRP in this population of critically ill patients with very poor outcomes.
Cambios significativos en los atractivos y recursos turísticos en la provincia Sabana de Occidente: una mirada crítica de sus habitantes
Authors: Giraldo Duque Cesar Augusto , Martínez Cruz Diana Catherin , Meneses Ximena , Sierra Alvarez Miguel , García La Rotta Wendy Katerine , Sanabria Castañeda Karen Dayana , Chisaba Rodríguez Derly Paola , Sierra Barrera Laura Viviana , Carrillo Fandiño Angy Julieth , Forero Díaz Sergio , Díaz Gómez Andrea Yuliana , Rodríguez Beltrán Andrés Leonardo , Penagos Reyes Manuel Gonzalo , Parra Torres Daniela
Published: November 2022

Este documento presenta al lector unos conceptos básicos del turismo y los tipos de turismo que se pueden desarrollar en Colombia. Una descripción clara del Plan Nacional de Desarrollo de Colombia. Un Breve análisis del Plan Sectorial de Turismo Nacional. Instrumentos normativos nacionales e internacionales que regulan la protección del turismo y los bienes inmateriales y culturales. Las normas leyes y decretos que regulan el turismo en Colombia. En relación con los municipios que se estudiaron se encuentra Bojacá, Facatativá, Funza, El Rosal, Subachoque, Zipacón, Madrid y Mosquera. Breve historia de cada uno de los municipios. Ficha técnica de los municipios que comprende las coordenadas geográficas, clima de la región, temperatura promedio, población estimada, densidad. Límites. Una breve reseña histórica de cada municipio. Una caracterización que presenta la economía del municipio, entidades educativas, fuentes de ingreso poblacionales, vías de acceso y un inventario turístico. Se realiza una caracterización de los principales atractivos y recursos turísticos los cuales presentan imágenes actualizadas de cada uno de estos, una descripción del atractivo, una ficha metodológica de valoración y el análisis de los resultados de las entrevistas realizadas a los pobladores
Los enunciados jurídicos internos
Authors: Redondo María Cristina
Published: November 2022

En este trabajo analizo la concepción de Eugenio Bulygin respecto de aquellos enunciados jurídicos que afirman que una cierta acción es jurídicamente obligatoria, prohibida o permitida. Conforme a Bulygin, estos enunciados son ambiguos. ellos pueden ser enunciados empíricos externos que afirman la existencia o validez de una norma, o pueden ser enunciados normativos internos que expresan una norma, o una actitud moral absoluta. En el trabajo sostengo que, para una concepción positivista, si el derecho es concebido como un conjunto de normas, los enunciados bajo análisis no enuncian un hecho empírico, pero tampoco expresan una actitud moral absoluta. Ellos ciertamente enuncian un hecho normativo: la validez o existencia jurídica de una entidad normativa, que es relativa a un determinado tiempo y lugar. En mi opinión, la dificultad de Bulygin para admitir este tipo de enunciados se debe fundamentalmente a la presuposición de una falsa dicotomía entre dos modos en los que una entidad puede existir: uno empírico (relativo) y otro normativo (absoluto). Con el fin de criticar esta aparente dicotomía presento brevemente una concepción constructivista de la existencia de normas. Si mi razonamiento es correcto, esta concepción es adecuada para explicar, desde una perspectiva teórica positivista, aquellos enunciados que expresan el hecho normativo de la existencia o validez jurídica de una norma.
Algunas respuestas a los críticos
Authors: Bulygin Eugenio
Published: November 2022

Las respuestas que siguen abarcan los demás trabajos que fueron presentados en SADAF, y otros que fueron enviados ulteriormente. No siguen el orden de los expositores, ni el orden en que redacté las respuestas. Más bien, aparecen en la forma elegida por el editor para adecuarlas a su distribución en los dos números de Análisis Filosófico. No queda excluida la posibilidad de que, al redactarlas, yo haya recurrido en primer término a aquellas críticas que me parecieron más destructivas, sin que esto implique que les haya atribuido a esos trabajos mayor importancia que a los demás. Agradezco a todos los autores su participación en esteintercambio de ideas.
El alcance (acotado) del escepticismo moral
Authors: Farrell Martín
Published: November 2022

El escepticismo moral sostiene que las proposiciones morales no son verdaderas ni falsas de acuerdo al criterio de verdad por correspondencia, y que el criterio de verdad por coherencia no es aplicable en moral. Para refutarlo, habría que mostrar la existencia de hechos morales, o demostrar que la coherencia es suficiente para una buena teoría moral. El artículo sostiene que esto no puede hacerse.
DETERMINATION OF ANTIMICROBIAL PROPERTIES OF Plumbago zeylanica L.
Authors: Thenuka H.G.M. , Randula K.A.D.H. , Niroskhan N.M. , Arachchige N.M.R. , Nirmani Samarakoon , Peiris M.M.K.
Published: November 2022

Background: Numerous studies have been conducted on antimicrobial properties that may be useful to overcome the emerging antimicrobial resistance. Plumbago zeylanica (Ela nitul) is especially known as Ceylon leadwort. Plumbago zeylanica has been used in traditional medicine to treat various diseases, including skin rashes, scabies, ringworm, hookworms, dermatitis, acne, sores, and ulcers.
Objectives: The objective of this study was to study the antimicrobial activity of P. zeylanica against a selected panel of pathogenic microorganisms in vitro and to screen the presence of phytochemicals in the aqueous extracts of P. zeylanica root, leaf, stem qualitatively.
Material and Methods: The antibacterial effect of aqueous extracts of roots, leaves and stems of Plumbago zeylanica against Staphylococcus aureus, Acinetobacter baumanniii, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Escherichia coli and antifungal effect against Candida albicans were studied using well diffusion assay and macro-dilution method. Qualitative screening of the phytochemicals was done using standard methods.
Results: Among the panel of organisms, Candida albicans exhibited the highest susceptibility against root extract of P. zeylanica followed by other organisms including Staphylococcus aureus and Acinetobacter baumannii, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Escherichia coli, respectively. In qualitative analysis, secondary phytochemicals including alkaloids, flavonoids, steroids, saponins, taninns, chalcones, were determined in the aqueous extract root, leaf and stem, respectively.
Conclusion: Plumbago zeylanica root extract has exhibited stronger antifungal and antibacterial activity rather than the leaf extract. Stem extract of Plumbago zeylanica didn't show antimicrobial activity against selected organisms. The presence and absence of phytochemicals in different plant materials explain the antimicrobial properties of root, leaf and stem of P. zeylanica.