bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
MATERNALAND NEONATAL OUTCOMES AFTER ASSISTED REPRODUCTIVE TECHNOLOGY: A PROSPECTIVE STUDY IN JAIPUR
Authors: Grewal Deepa , Tabiyad Aditi , Lata Meena Kusum , Sharma Siddharth
Published: April 2023

Background- ART encompass all techniques involving direct manipulation of oocytes outside of the body. Forms of ART: IVF, IUI, ICSI, GIFT,
ZIFT, TET. ARThas completely revolutionized both evaluation and treatment of infertility. These techniques interfere with the process of germ cell
proliferation, fertilization, development, and differentiation and may have adverse effects on the embryo. Method- This was a hospital based
prospective study done to compare between pregnancy, perinatal, neonatal outcomes in pregnant women conceived by assisted reproductive
technology v/s spontaneously conceived pregnancy Descriptive type of cross-sectional study conducted in the Department of Obstetrics and
Gynecology, SMS Medical College, Jaipur from July 2020 till June 2021. Result- Both groups were compared & there is highly signicant
association between gravidity and reproductive technique. Majority of them i.e., 63.5% who were primigravida had normal delivery, while 40.2%
multigravida had delivery via IUI, 30.5% multigravida had spontaneous mode of delivery. Both groups were compared & there is highly signicant
association between perinatal complication and reproductive technique with p value is <0.005. Both groups were compared &There is highly
signicant association between neonatal complication and reproductive technique with <0.005 Conclusion- Our study concluded that there is
more pregnancy, perinatal & neonatal complications associated with ART conceived women as compared with spontaneously conceived
pregnancies. Hence strict control of indications for ARTis advised and to strengthen and increase their antenatal visits in ANC clinics. It reduces the
complications in ARTconceived women and makes the better feto-maternal outcome
AN INTERVENTIONAL STUDY ON LENS INDUCE GLAUCOMA, ITS COMPLICATION, MANAGEMENT AND OUTCOME AT A TERTIARY EYE CARE INSTITUTE
Authors: Vidhya Verma , Mahesh Verma
Published: April 2023

Purpose: To know the causes and modes of presentation to evolve better techniques and methodology of management of LIG. Further, to study
complications preoperatively and postoperatively, also their effect on visual outcome nally. Method: It is an interventional study comprises 60
patients visiting our hospital, over a period of 12 months. Patients diagnosed as LIG are subjected to a detailed evaluation of their clinical
condition, IOP, and visual acuity and are admitted for surgery (SICS with PCIOLimplant) They are further followed up for 45 days postoperatively
to evaluate their BCVA and IOP. Results: It is observed, 58% of LIG cases were found to be with phacomorphic glaucoma, 38% were phacolytic
glaucoma the rest were with lens particle glaucoma and subluxation or dislocation 2% each. The most affected age group was 66-76 years (40%).
Poor vision (6/60 or less) was obtained in about 40% of cases who delayed their visit to the hospital for a very long time with high IOP >41mmHg.
Preoperative IOP was very high(41mmHg) and above in 54% of cases, moderately high(31-40mmHg) in about 40% of cases, and only, 6% of
patients were found to have IOP<30mmHg. Conclusion: Our study indicated that the 56-75years age group was most affected. The most important
symptom which brought them to the hospital was pain followed by a gross diminution of vision. The cause of loss of vision was more with people
who reported to the hospital too late and with sustained increased IOPfor a longer duration
RISK OF GESTATIONAL DIABETES MELLITUS AND ITS ASSOCIATION WITH SERUM FERRITIN LEVELS
Authors: Ch Sunita , Sameera Shaik , K Bhavana.
Published: April 2023

Background: The high prevalence of GDM in Indian women necessitates early detection. GDM problems can be avoided if screening and
diagnosis are done early. Serum ferritin is utilized as an inammatory marker, and its levels are tested in early pregnancy to predict the likelihood of
developing GDM, making it a tool for early detection of GDM. Aims And Objectives: To know the association between serum ferritin levels in
rst trimester and risk of GDM. To measure Serum Ferritin levels in First trimester and to know the association between elevated serum ferritin
levels and risk of GDM by measuring the Glucose levels. Methods: 100 women attending the antenatal clinic in 11-14 weeks of gestation were
enrolled in the study. Data was collected from the study participants after explaining about the study to them and getting their informed consent.
Venous blood samples were obtained from the patient between11 to 14 weeks' gestation to measure serum ferritin level . Serum Ferritin levels
measured are grouped in quantiles. Results: In this study, of 100 pregnant women, 28 had serum ferritin values <30ng/dl, 42 had 31-60 ng/ml., 15
had 61 -90 ng/ml and 15 women had serum ferritin above 90 ng/ml. This also implies that majority of the population studied randomly had low
serum ferritin levels. 6 out of 15women with high BMI had increased serum ferritin levels. This shows a clear correlation between obesity and
insulin resistance and serum ferritin levels on higher range,with risk of developing GDM. Conclusion: Hyperinsulinemia and insulin resistance
association with serum ferritin levels had been highlightened by this observation. Possible mechanisms involving elevated serum ferritin levels and
risk of GDM was excess iron stores hypothesis and inammation hypothesis
EFFECTIVENESS OF STRETCH BAND RESISTANCE EXERCISE ON BALANCE, MOBILITY AND GAIT AMONG PATIENTS WITH NEUROMUSCULAR DISORDERS IN A TERTIARY CARE HOSPITAL: A PROSPECTIVE EXPERIMENTAL STUDY
Authors: K S Vidya , P Padminiamma , R S Jayarani
Published: April 2023

The present study investigated the effectiveness of stretch band resistance exercise on balance, mobility and gait among patients with
neuromuscular disorders admitted in Government Medical College Hospital, Kottayam. A quantitative research approach was used for the study.
The study was theoretically supported by the framework based on Betty Neuman's system model. A total of 60 patients, 30 each in control and
experimental group, were selected for the study using non probability purposive sampling technique. The data were collected using socio personal
data sheet, clinical data sheet, Burg's balance scale and Dynamic gait index.The pretest was conducted for both control and experimental group on
rst day of admission. Stretch band resistance exercises was provided to patients with lower limb weakness of muscle strength 2 to 4. The
investigator demonstrated the exercise to the experimental group on the rst day of admission and a leaet also was given to the experimental group
for continuing the exercise in home after discharge. The Posttest was conducted on 21 st day for both experimental and control group. The data were
analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics. Study ndings revealed that there is statistically signicant difference in the post test scores of
balance, mobility and gait between the control group and experimental group. It is interpreted that stretch band resistance exercise is benecial for
improving balance, mobility and gait among patients with neuromuscular disorders. There was a positive correlation between balance, and
mobility and gait among patients with neuromuscular disorders (p<0.01). There was a signicant association between balance and muscle strength
of right and left lower limbs and duration of illness (p<0.05).
STUDY ON CORRELATION OF SERUM FERRITIN WITH GLYCOSYLATED HEMOGLOBIN IN TYPE 2 DIABETES MELLITUS PATIENTS
Authors: Kumar Kain Manish , Saxena Tripti , Singh Ray Amit , Nahar Nitin
Published: April 2023

Introduction: Diabetes mellitus is one of the leading cause of mortality and morbidity worldwide. Type 2 DM is a complex group of disorders
characterized by different levels of insulin resistance, impaired secretion of insulin , and increased production of glucose. The complications of
diabetes mellitus are inuenced by the average level of blood glucose along with glycosylated hemoglobin. Serum ferritin is an indicator of iron
store. Iron stores are associated with decrease in insulin sensitivity, insulin secretion and hence type 2 diabetes. Methods: This study was done in
Department of Biochemistry in collaboration with Medicine Department of Gandhi medical college Bhopal. 160 previously diagnosed type 2
diabetes subjects (mean age 55.59±7.74 years) with mean BMI 30.14±3.48kg/m2 were taken and their Serum ferritin, Fasting Blood Sugar and
Glycosylated Hemoglobin were measured. Results: It was found that serum ferritin was signicantly high in diabetic patients and serum ferritin
had a positive correlation with increasing glycosylated hemoglobin and Fasting blood sugar. Conclusion:It was concluded that serum ferritin level
can be used as an indicator of control of glycaemia in type 2 diabetes mellitus patients. HbA1C and Serum ferritin level can also be used as a marker
to prevent complications of the disease.
CURRENT TRENDS IN THE USE OF IRRIGANT ACTIVATION TECHNIQUES AMONGST ENDODONTIST AND GENERAL DENTISTS IN CENTRAL INDIA - A KNOWLEDGE AND PRACTICE BASED SURVEY
Authors: Khemraj Parwate Supriya , Kokane Vandana , Shenoi Pratima , Kubde Rajesh , Thawale Himani , Nakate Pooja
Published: April 2023

Aim - To assess the knowledge and practice of Irrigant Activation Techniques amongst Endodontist and General Dentists in Central India.
Materials And Methods - In this online survey a questionnaire consisting of 14 closed ended questions was distributed among Dental Health Care
Professionals including Endodontists and General Dentists. Total 202 Responses were collected through google forms. The questionnaire included
questions that are focused on Irrigation activation technique based on the knowledge and practice. All statistical analysis was doing using
Statistical Packages of Social Science SPSS version 21 and p value less the 0.05 was considered statistically signicant. Results - The usage of
irrigation activation technique was more in Endodontists as compared to general dentist. Our data indicated that 94.5% of respondents use sodium
hypochlorite (NaOCl) as the primary endodontic irrigant. 85.1% participants use manual dynamic agitation. 55.7% of our respondents aim to
remove the smear layer during the endodontic treatment . The mean knowledge score was signicantly high among Endodontists as compared to
the General dentists. (p<0.05) Conclusions - The knowledge and attitude of Endodontists & General dentist is largely positive towards use of
Irrigant Activation Technique (IAT) in Central India
INVITRO DETECTION OF BIOFILM FORMATION IN CLINICAL ISOLATES AND COMPARISON WITH ANTIBIOGRAM
Authors: R Nithu , K Deepika , J Jayalakshmi , R Pusphavalli
Published: April 2023

Background: Biolms cause increased antimicrobial resistance and persistent infection. Aim:To detect biolm production in clinical isolates
using phenotypic tests and study antibiogram. A prospective cross sectional study Method: conducted in Microbiology , KMCH IHSR. Total 94
isolates identied by standard procedures were subjected to biolm detection by Tube & Tissue Culture plate method. Antibiogram was performed
by disc diffusion. The most common organism was Escherichia coli (42%) followed Results: by Klebsiella species (19%). Predominant Grampositives, were Staphylococcus aureus and Enterococcus species (36%). 6 isolates were completely resistant to antibiotics. TCP was superior to
tube method. The total number of biolm production by tube and TCP method was 36(38.3%), only TCP method 46 (49%) and either by tube
method or TCP method 82 (87%). Biolm producers showed higher resistance. Simple, cost-ef Conclusion: fective test may be conductedroutinely
to assist surgeons / clinicians in effectively managing infections, reducing mortality and morbidity
STUDY ON CLINICO-RADIOLOGICAL FEATURES INDICATIVE OF INTERSTITIAL LUNG DISEASE WITH THE HELP OF SPIROMETRY, CHEST X-RAY AND HIGH RESOLUTION COMPUTED TOMOGRAPHY CHEST
Authors: Kyanam Anvesh , Mahesh Dev G. , Vrinda Vijayakumar
Published: April 2023

Background: Interstitial lung disease (ILD), is a group of respiratory diseases affecting the interstitium of the lungs and is very common in our
country. They exhibit wide variety of symptoms hence their diagnosis is challenging. We aim at studying the clinco-radiological features of ILD
using chest x-ray, spirometry and HRCT without surgical and transbronchial lung biopsy. Material and Methods: Patients with clinicradiological features suggestive of ILD that attended the OPD or were admitted to the wards of a tertiary care hospital between 2015 to 2016 were
included in the study. The clinical details, demographics, chest x-ray, spirometry and HRCT ndings, were recorded and analysed. Fifty Results:
one patients, who were clinic-radiologically suggestive of ILD were included in the study. IPF constitutes the single largest disease accounting for
41.2% among all other ILD followed by connective tissue disorder associated ILD (31.4%). Reticulonodular shadows were the most common
chest x-ray ndings present in 36 (70.6%) patients of ILD. Restrictive pattern was found to be present in spirometry in 42 (82.3%) patients of ILD.
Honeycombing and reticular opacities (60.8%) were the most common HRCT chest ndings in patients of ILD followed by brosis (35.3%),
diffuse ground glass opacities (33.3%), traction bronchiectasis (27.5%) and nodular opacities (5.9%). Surgical and transbronchial Conclusion:
lung biopsy are widely used for the diagnosis of ILD but they possess several complications and risk factors like pneumothorax, bleeding in the
airways, arrhythmias or untoward events during anaesthesia. Diligent examination of the clinic-radiological features using chest x-ray, spirometry
and HRCT can successfully predict ILD thereby avoiding currently used invasive techniques
DIAGNOSTIC UTILITY OF CANCER RATIO IN DIFFERENTIATING MALIGNANT PLEURAL EFFUSION FROM NON-MALIGNANT EXUDATIVE PLEURAL EFFUSION.
Authors: Ganesh T. , H. Santhoshkumar P. , Velraj R.
Published: April 2023

Introduction: Malignant pleural effusion (MPE) is caused by malignant tumors originating in the pleura or metastasis of malignant tumors from
other locations to the pleura, Pleural uid cytological or pleural pathological examination is helpful for the diagnosis of MPE, but the positive rate
of MPE is approximately 60%, the serum lactate dehydrogenase (sLDH)/ pleural uid adenosine deaminase (pfADA) ratio had high sensitivity and
specicity for diagnosing MPE and it was called cancer ratio. Our study aimed to study the role of cancer ratio (Serum LDH / Pleural uid ADA) in
predicting malignancy in patients with exudative pleural effusion. Methodology: This study is done as a Retrospective study in 80 patients
admitted with exudative pleural effusion. In a period of one year 6 months from September 2020 to May 2022. Patients with age more than 18 and
less than 80 were included. While patients with transudative pleural effusion and other comorbidities were excluded. Results: In our study
population of 80 patients, 60 were male and 20 were female. Among these 45 patients had Tuberculosis, 15 had parapneumonic effusion and the rest
20 had malignancy. We evaluated the Cancer ratio and other pleural uid parameters. Pleural LDH and ADA were increased in TB and
parapneumonic effusion whereas in malignant patients the ADAlevels were less which in turn ended up in signicantly higher cancer ratio values.
Sensitivity was 92% and specicity was 86%. Conclusion: CR has high diagnostic accuracy for MPE.Sensitivity and specicity are two basic
metrics of a diagnostic tool. Both were higher in our study. Hence it's advisable to explore further studies to genuinely consider CR as a reliable
marker
EVALUATION OF SUNSHINE VITAMIN(VITAMIN-D) IN COVID-19 PATIENTS
Authors: Rahman Nabila , Vijaya Bhaskar M. , Sai Baba KSS , Khan Siraj Ahmed
Published: April 2023

Background: The world was in the grip of the COVID 19 pandemic. The role of Vitamin D is important for the function of the immune system and
vitamin D supplements have previously been shown to lower risk of viral respiratory tract infections. Objectives: To assess Vitamin D status in
COVID-19 patients. Materials and methods: In this cross sectional study 120cases were recruited.Vitamin D, Calcium, Phosphorous, ALP, Uric
acid, and Magnesium were estimated. Appropriate statistical analysis was done. P value of <0.05 was taken as signicant. Results: The mean
Vitamin D (39.46±24.59 v/s 65.5±20 ng/ml) and calcium (8.85±0.61 v/s 9.4±0.4mg/dL) in cases were signicantly low compared to controls
(p<0.05). The mean Alkaline Phosphatase values are (86.8±29.72 v/s 65±17.5 IU/L) signicantly higher in cases as compared to controls.
Phosphorous, Uric acid and Magnesium levels showed no statistical difference when compared to controls. Conclusion: Our study has shown that
Vitamin D levels are low in covid-19 cases. These ndings are consistent with Xu et al[14] who have shown that vitamin D is required for normal
immune function for ghting pathogens. Therefore it is recommended to give vitamin D supplementation in all covid cases
Analytical modeling of the sensitivity of cylindrical PET systems based on bulk materials and metascintillators
Authors: Baptista Bonifacio Daniel Alexandre , Latella Riccardo , Murata Helio Massaharu , Benlloch Jose Maria , Gonzalez Antonio , LECOQ Paul , Konstantinou Georgios
Published: April 2023

Positron emission tomography scanners are commonly characterized by their photon sensitivity. Scanner design often requires Monte Carlo simulations to probe different geometries and materials. However, the computational load of such simulations can be significant and costly. Furthermore, the applicability of the Monte Carlo approach in optimization loops is limited as each instance, such as source position or scanner dimensions, has to be simulated independently.

In this work, Monte Carlo results have been accurately replicated by an analytical model that uses characteristics of the foreseen cylindrical scanner and returns the sensitivity profile following NEMA guidelines. BGO and LYSO bulk materials and several metascintillator scenarios have been used. The mean absolute error (MAE), mean absolute percentage error (MAPE) and standard deviation of the error (SDE) are as low as 0.49%, 2.22% and 0.26% when no energy window is used, respectively. With an energy window applied, the analytical model presents the lowest values of MAE and SDE, with MAPE value being 8.19%. A normalization factor has been used to compensate for the scattered events included in the 350-650 keV window. This work facilitates significantly the development of cylindrical scanners, allowing direct probing of their axial sensitivity profiles.
Hearing impairment simulator based on auditory excitation pattern playback: WHIS
Authors: Irino Toshio
Published: April 2023

This version was resubmitted to IEEE access on 29 Jun 2023.
Phase Offset based Index Modulation for OAM Communication
Authors: Lee Hye Yeong , Lee Man Hee , Shin Soo Young
Published: April 2023

In this paper, a novel index modulation (IM) for orbital angular momentum (OAM) communication is proposed by employing the phase offset (PO) state to enhance the capacity, called OAM-PO-IM. The uniform circular array (UCA) based OAM is exploited with PO. The UCA is divided into uniform circular sub-arrays (UCSAs) in the transmitter allocating additional index bits for the activation state of UCSA. In addition, the modified Bessel function of the first kind is used to derive the channel model for effective OAM mode combination under beam divergence. Simulation results are provided to compare with conventional schemes in terms of capacity and bit error rate (BER).
Online Classes and its Effect on the Students of Public Universities in Bangladesh
Authors: Rabbi Md. Fajlay , Sarker Subarna , Smita Marzia K.
Published: April 2023

This study attempts to trace the effects of online classes on the students of public universities in Bangladesh. Through a quantitative research design, 500 university students who are currently studying in various public universities are selected conveniently, and through a qualitative research design, 50 students are selected purposively. A semi-structured questionnaire and interviews over the phone are used as tools for collecting data. Most of the tertiary level students attended classes from town and from their parents’ houses but the matter of great sorrow is that due to network unavailability, some of the students have to participate in classes from the field or local markets. Most of the students attended online classes from town or metropolitan areas because of a lack of network facilities. The students from villages found it difficult to attend the online classes in most of the cases. Again, most students used smartphones to attend online classes though some have no smartphone or no laptop. Furthermore, this study also attempted to find solutions to mitigate the hindrance behind online classes – most of the respondents suggested making an emergency education policy framework to mitigate the challenge. Again most of the students feel consequences after attending online classes like neck pain, ear pain, shoulder pain, and blurry vision etc. Most of the students do not enjoy attending online classes. Most tertiary-level students think that it is more difficult to learn online than traditional learning. The most important thing is Government of Bangladesh should offer adequate and strong networking access along with device support to the students of all classes and races to make online classes effective and sustainable and also to confront the challenges created in this pandemic period.
Cognitive Competencies of Secondary School Teachers in Jordan from their Point of View
Authors: Al-Momani Mohammad  O. , Alrabadi Insaf G.
Published: April 2023

The study aimed to identify the level of cognitive competencies for secondary school teachers in Jordan from the teachers’ point of view and their relationship to gender and educational qualification variables. The descriptive approach was used, and the study sample consisted of (210) male and female teachers in the first semester of the academic year (2021-2022), in addition to using the questionnaire as a study tool. The study concluded that the level of cognitive competencies for secondary school teachers in Jordan was high, as the percentage of response to it reached (76.4%). . The results also showed that there were no statistically significant differences in the cognitive competencies according to the gender variable (males, females), in addition to the presence of statistically significant differences in the cognitive competencies of teachers according to the educational qualification variable and in favor of graduate degree holders (Masters and Ph.D.).
Factors Affecting MAPEH Students’ Performance in Integrated Art Education
Authors: Gula Louie P. , Bonganciso Joan M. E. , Senoran Ma. Cristina C. , Gorge Shiella  M. B. , Sumayang Kevin R.
Published: April 2023

This study aims to find out the factors that hinder the students in learning Integrated Art Education. A descriptive research design was utilized in the conduct of the study. The researcher prepared a questionnaire with 15 closed-ended- questions that could be answered objectively. The study discovered that the students would learn more when they feel that they belong to a certain group. Interests in a subject also matter, that the more you are interested in a particular subject, the more you will learn the material. Parent support marks an impact on the student's interest in learning Arts. Therefore, personal interest in a subject must be given attention and managed properly. Parent's support also plays a vital role in reinforcing the students on what to pursue in order to maintain their motivation.
Role of ICT in Teacher Training Education
Authors: Kumar Praveen
Published: April 2023

Information and Communication Technology (ICT) can be utilized in the education sector. Education includes online, distance, and part-time education. ICT is an important component in improving the effectiveness and innovativeness in teaching. There are various ways to effectively conduct the teaching-learning process through the judicious use of ICT. The objectives of this research paper: 1) To study the need and importance of ICT in the teaching training process (2) To study the perception of Teacher Educators about using various techniques to integrate ICT in teaching-learning process. The sample of the study comprised 50 Teacher Educators from 10 B.Ed. Colleges from Haryana. Close-ended questionnaires and open-ended Questionnaires were used for the present study. The findings indicated that ICT integration and its various forms are beneficial for improving teacher training education quality and innovativeness.
The Reality of the Role of Guidance and Educational Media in Jordanian Educational Institutions
Authors: AL-Momani Mohammad O. , Rababa Elham M.
Published: April 2023

The study aimed to identify the reality of the role of guidance and educational media in Jordanian educational institutions, where the descriptive approach was used in addition to the use of a questionnaire consisting of (3) areas and by (10) paragraphs for each field as a tool for the study, which was applied to a sample of (400) male and female students Among the students of the basic stage, where it was concluded that educational media is witnessing a kind of effectiveness as it works to urge students to self-inquiry, and it is also able to discover and highlight the abilities and potentials of students, as it is able to clarify the future prospects of study specializations in the labor market, It was also concluded that the effectiveness of educational media does not differ according to gender and method of guidance.
Relationship between Entrepreneurial Talents and Social Motives: A Study of Teacher Trainees
Authors: Jena Prakash C.
Published: April 2023

Educational entrepreneurship seeks to provide teachers with the knowledge, skills and motivation to encourage entrepreneurial success invarious settings. Their sense of opportunities, innovativeness and capabilities for accomplishment have become the standard by which freeeducational enterprise is measured. Social motives are learnt in social groups because of interaction with the family and society. Teacher traineeswith their talents create a pool of young people who are able to create jobs by virtue of their hard work and their dexterity of hands and winthe hearts of people around the world through their skills.
Novel Attention Training in Children with Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder
Authors: Hou Yanting , Dai Si , Shen Yidong , Ou Jianjun
Published: April 2023

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a common neurodevelopmental disorder marked by an ongoing inattention and/or hyperactivity-impulsivity pattern. Traditional treatments targeting attentional aspects are associated with drug side effects, costly expenses, and poor compliance. This review aims to present novel approaches to attention training, such as using digital interventions to improve cognitive function mediated by video games, eye trackers, and gesture recognition sensors. The merit and shortages of these novel approaches and some new ideas of attention training in ADHD are discussed.

KEYWORDS

ADHD; attention training; video games; eye-tracking
Value of MRI in Brain Ring enhancing lesions
Authors: Shukri Mahmmood , Raekan Bassem , Hussein Hayder K.
Published: April 2023

Objectives : to evaluate the role of contrast enhanced MRI to distinguish the ring enhancing brain lesions with histological findings and clinical diagnosis as reference standard
Methodology: This prospective study was done in may 2011 to may 2012. 20 patients with various ring enhancing lesions in the brain detected by MRI with different clinical conditions, fifteen males and 5 females between 13-63 years age MR imaging was performed with MRI of (Philips - achiva 1.5 Tesla 16 channels). Routine sequences of T1, T2 and FLAIR spin echo sequences with IV contrast, gadolinium were carried out. Statically analysis include sensitivity, specificity and accuracy accounting in this study
Results : Contrast enhanced MRI revealed 4 cases of non neoplastic and 13 cases as neoplastic brain ring lesions compared with histopathology which revealed 5 cases of non neoplastic and 15 cases of neoplastic brain ring enhancing lesions. Sensitivity of MRI for non neoplastic lesions was 80% and specificity is 86.6%. Sensitivity of MRI for neoplastic lesions was 86.6% and specificity was Â 80%. Accuracy of MRI in differentiation of ring enhancing brain lesion either neoplastic or non neoplastic was 85%. MRI of neoplastic ring lesions revealed 4 cases as metastasis and 9 cases as primary tumor of high grade astrocytoma (globlastoma multiforme ) while histopathology reveal 5 cases metastasis and 10 cases glioblastoma multiforme. Sensitivity of MRI for metastatic ring lesion was 80% and specificity was 81.8%. Sensitivity of MRI for primary neoplastic tumor is 81.8% and specificity was 66.6%. MRI for non neoplastic ring lesions included 3 cases as abscess, on case resolving hematoma while histopathology revealed 5 cases of non neoplastic ring lesions, 3 cases pyogenic abscess, one case resolving hematoma and one case radiation necrosis
Conclusion and recommendation: The accuracy of differentiation of the neoplastic of non neoplastic ring enhancing lesions by MRI is 85%. In doubtful cases diagnosis improved by use of further sequences like diffusion- perfusion studies and nuclear studies.
Smoking Behavior among Patients with Coronary Artery Diseases
Authors: Al-kassar Rajha  A.H. , Hameed Dergham M.
Published: April 2023

Abstract: Coronary Heart Diseases CHD are a global health problem which strikes millions of people worldwide and causing life time severs disability.
Objective: to determine the impact of smoking behavior on patients with Coronary Artery Diseases.
Methodology: A descriptive quantitative study is carried out at al sadder medical city of Feb.23, 2012 to April 15,2012, A simple randomized sample of 60 coronary Artery diseases patients who were admitted to the Al-sadder medical city. The data were collected through the use of semi-constructed questionnaire which consists of two parts; the first part consist (age, gender, educational level, marital status, diagnosis, duration of illness) and second part consist of (smoking behavior of the patients before and after CAD, kind of smoking, number cigarettes smoking, and period of smoking before and after CAD occurrence, source of smoking, reason discourage of quitting smoking, and the source of advice to stop smoking). After gathering the data, the information was statistically analyzed through the application of percentage and frequency by using ( SPSS) version 16.0.
Results: about (46.7%) of the patients were diagnosed with Angina. About (76.7%) of the patients have duration of illness (1-10) years. (66.7%) of the patients were current smokers before CAD. And (38.3%) of patients were still persistent in smoking after CAD occurrence. (85%) of the patients were smoking cigarettes only and about (15%) smoke cigarettes and waterpipe. And (40%) of the patients the source in smoking behavior was the friends.
Conclusion: The study concluded that Coronary Artery Disease occurs in people with smoking behavior. Moreover, smoking behavior affected negatively on patients with coronary heart disease.
Recommendations: the enactment of the Parliament to ban smoking in public places and to implement systematic smoking cessation programs to promote CAD patients' motivation to quit smoking, and great a preventive center to improve community awareness about the harms of smoking.
Assessment of Information Needs for Patients with Coronary Artery Disease
Authors: AL-gersha Khalida A. M. , Al-shammary Yass K. A.
Published: April 2023

Objectives: The study aims to assess the needs of the patient for information about coronary artery disease and to find out the relationship between patient needs with the social and the clinical characteristics of the patients.
Methodology: patient coronary artery disease need information not only with regard to the disease, treatment, and prevention of side effects of the drug, but also for other practical problems associated with daily activities, or even with the economic issues. Descriptive study conducted using the evaluation approach for the duration of June 3, 2012 until July 27, 2012 was chosen as a non-probability sample consisting of (30) patients were reviewed or were admitted to the teaching hospital in Baquba diagnosed coronary artery disease. Have been built and develop questionnaire by the researcher based on review literature and previous research to assess the need for the information and created the form of (3) parts included Part I demographic characteristics and included information age, gender, education level, marital status, occupation, monthly income and included the second part of clinical data and the third part contains clauses information relating to the pathogenicity. Reliability was identified through the use of a scale (pre and post test) were identified validity by offering experts with competence data were analyzed using descriptive statistics (frequency and percentage) and inferential statistical analysis approach (Pearson correlation coefficient and t test).
Results: The results of the study showed that the highest percentage (53.3) is males under age groups (55-64 ) and (36.7%) of them are unable to read and write. The study showed that (73.3%) of the sample are married (26.7%) sample of widows (46.7%) of the sample of female and housewife (63.3%) of the respondents live in the city, and (63.3%) of the sample income was enough to some extent, and (26.7%) of the sample had a monthly income is not enough.
Conclusion: the study show that patients with coronary artery disease need information on their illness, which include anatomy and physiology, psychology and lifestyle information with medicine and nutritional information and deal with the symptoms of the disease.
Recommendations: The study recommended the need to set up a training program for health team of health care providers of the patient for the purpose of guiding and definition of patient illness and related.
A Novel Approach based on PSO and Coloured Petri Net for improving Services in the Emergency Department
Authors: Louhab Zouaoui , Boufera Fatma
Published: April 2023

Congestion in the Emergency Department (ED) is a major problem in the hospital for patients and staff, due to the increased waiting times, length of stay, and medical errors, thus causing great losses to the hospital. Emergency services are essential in society, given the human need for them at any stage of life. The emergency department is characterized by the complex nature of its resources, as it consists of different parts. Many solutions are being proposed in order to solve the numerous problems in the ED, and to improve the quality of service. Researchers rely on many techniques such as optimization algorithms, simulations, data mining, and other methods to solve congestion. In this research, an approach based on PSO algorithm and coloured Petri net has been proposed. The emergency department is modelled using a coloured Petri net, and PSO algorithm is used to determine the human resources. Based on the results, the simulation model is modified, restarted, and the results are compared with the Benchmark model. This research helps decision makers in the ED to find appropriate solutions for human resources.
DESAIN GAME EDUKASI PENGENALAN PEREDARAN SEL DARAH MERAH DENGAN GENRE RPG MENGGUNAKAN PENDEKATAN MDA
Authors: Muhdi Iman , Rezki Yuniarti  , Agus Komarudin
Published: April 2023

Salah satu masalah dalam suatu pembelajaran adalah cara penyampaian yang umumnya dilakukan dengan pemaparan materi dan tanya jawab masih membuat sebagian siswa tidak memahami apa yang dipelajarinya. Game Edukasi merupakan salah satu strategi yang dapat dibangun sebagai media pembelajaran baru untuk menarik minat siswa dalam semangat belajar. Konsep pemahaman siswa dalam ilmu biologi khususnya pembahasan peredaran sel darah merah pada manusia masih tergolong kurang dipahami. Pada penelitian ini dibangun sebuah game bergenre Role-playing game (RPG) yang membahas materi peredaran sel darah merah dalam rangka meningkatkan pemahaman terhadap materi tersebut. Perancangan game ini menggunakan framework Mechanics, Dynamics, Aesthetics (MDA) dengan tujuan lebih menonjolkan sisi edukasinya tanpa mengurangi keseruan gameplay gamenya. Penerapan framework MDA pada pengembangan game edukasi untuk meningkatkan pemahaman materi terbukti diterima dengan baik oleh siswa dan berhasil mengembangkan experience dalam minat gameplay. Hal tersebut didapatkan melalui pengujian dengan hasil aspek pemahaman materi meningkat sebesar 14.23%, dari sebelumnya 72.47% menjadi 86.70% dan hasil aspek experience user dalam minat gameplay juga meningkat sebesar 6.87% dari sebelumnya 85.40% menjadi 92.27%.
PENGEMBANGAN WEBSITE RUANG BACA FASILKOM UNIVERSITAS SRIWIJAYA MENGGUNAKAN METODE DESIGN THINKING
Authors: Andri Febriansyah  , M. Rudy Sanjaya
Published: April 2023

Ruang baca fasilkom unsri mengalami kerusakan server yang menyebabkan website nya tidak bisa lagi di akses jadi untuk proses peminjaman buku dan proses pengembalian buku saat ini masih menggunakan kertas dan memakan waktu lama, jam operasional dari perpustakaan yang terbatas serta diperlukannya petugas ruang baca untuk proses pengembalian buku. Dalam melakukan pengukuran kualitas suatu website dapat dilakukan dengan keterlibatan user atau pengguna dalam pembuatan website. Pendekatan design thinking diterapkan untuk memahami permasalahan pengguna dan menciptakan user interface dan user experience yang baik untuk website ruang baca fasilkom unsri yang sesuai dengan kebutuhan pengguna. Website ini dibangun untuk membantu pihak ruang baca dalam mengelola data dan transaksi buku, serta memudahkan proses pencarian buku yang dibutuhkan tanpa harus menunggu lama.
Correlation of Knee Injury and Osteoarthritis Outcome Scores with Anthropometric measure and Flexibility in subjects with OA Knee
Authors: P. Karthika  , B. Divya
Published: April 2023

Background of the study: Osteoarthritis knee is the most common joint disease that affects the aged people and result in long term disability. Osteoarthritis knee cause degenerative joint disease, wear and tear changes occurring in old age due to weight bearing and loss of articular cartilage. It occurs in 12.1% population approximately. Increased BMI is a well-recognized risk factor for radiographic knee osteoarthritis however, the contributions from joint mobility also have an impact on subjects with knee osteoarthritis. The objective of the study is to find out the correlation of knee injury and osteoarthritis outcome score (KOOS) with anthropometric measures and flexibility in subjects with Knee OA. Methodology: This is an observational study of analytical type, total of 100 subjects. 47 male and 53 female subjects aged above 55years with pre-diagnosed knee osteoarthitis were included for the study. Subjects with knee pain for last 3 months will be included in this study by convenient sampling method. Visual Analogue scale, knee injury and osteoarthritis outcome score (KOOS) questionnaire were used as an outcome measure, weighing scale, goniometer were the tools used for this study. The study was carried out at old aged home for 3 months. Result: A Positive Association and correlation between Knee ROM and Knee Injury and Osteoarthritis Outcome Score (KOOS) with Pearson value is 0.573 indicates an increase in KOOS score decreases knee range of motion in subjects with knee osteoarthritis. Conclusion: The study concluded that there is significant correlation with Knee injury and osteoarthritis outcome score (KOOS) and anthropometric measures in subjects with knee osteoarthritis.
Gestión energética y desarrollo organizacional sostenible en las Pequeñas Medianas Empresas de Jalisco
Authors: Francisco Ernesto Navarrete Báez Francisco Ernesto Navarrete Báez , Labelle François
Published: April 2023

En este trabajo presentamos una investigacióninicial sobre las prácticas de las pequeñas y medianasempresas de Jalisco, México referente a las políticassobre su gestión energética sustentable. Partiendo dela filosofía de cambio y desarrollo organizacionalsostenible, la responsabilidad social empresarial, elámbito ambiental del desarrollo sostenible y lasexigencias del mercado global. Se aplicó un cuestionario de desarrollo propio a los dueños oencargados de las PYME sobre prácticas de DesarrolloSustentable enfocados a la gestión energética, sobre unamuestra representativa de más de 200 empresas de laregión. Los primeros resultados encontrados fueron queuna tercera parte de las PYME entrevistadas realizanprácticas de gestión energética sustentable en formasistematizada, además que se encontró asociación conaquellas PYME que realizan estas prácticas y a su vezimplementan investigación y desarrollo propio, aplicaninnovación, además de que pertenecen a un grupoexterno y un nivel de educación alto del empresario.
Discriminación por orientación sexual: política de las empresas españolas
Authors: Verona Martel María Concepción , Espinel Herrera Melani
Published: April 2023

El presente trabajo analiza el compromiso de las empresas cotizadas en la Bolsa española a 31-12-2017 con la no discriminación del trabajador porrazón de la orientación sexual, además de la posibleinfluencia de la presencia de la mujer en el consejo de administración y en la alta dirección con relación a taldecisión. Los resultados obtenidos señalan que, del total de empresas cotizadas en la fecha de estudio, el50,75% han declarado públicamente su acuerdo en dicha materia, así como que la presencia de altas directivas y de más de dos consejeras favorece esta actitud de la empresa.
The Extraordinary Life and Work of Arata Isozaki (1931–2022): Seven Decades of Visionary Architecture
Authors: Steffen Lehmann
Published: April 2023

In December 2022, the Pritzker Prize-winning Japanese architect, Arata Isozaki, passed away at his home in Okinawa, aged 91. Known as a theorist as well as a practitioner, Isozaki leaves behind a seven-decade career in architecture, with more than 300 designs and 100 built structures on five continents. This article analyzes the extraordinary life and work of the Japanese grandmaster and presents a portrait of his innovative urban design concepts and buildings. Despite its diversity, the author suggests that his oeuvre can be categorized into four distinctly different phases, exemplifying how Isozaki constantly reinvented and challenged himself. Isozaki combined Eastern and Western philosophies like no other architect before him and had a significant influence on Chinese architecture. He also practiced in China, where he had an office in Shanghai (since 2000) and realized a series of important buildings, including the Shenzhen Cultural Center and Library, the Museum of the Central Academy of Fine Arts in Beijing, and the Shanghai Symphony Hall. The author is a former collaborator and project partner of Isozaki during the 1990s, and draws from close knowledge, first-hand observations, and conversations to comment the most relevant projects and adds background information. Isozaki’s work was concerned with formal and intellectual expressions; it is complex and highly personal in its interdisciplinary approach and absorption of a wide range of influences. For Isozaki, architecture was predominantly a cultural practice. Given that Isozaki has recently passed away and his oeuvre is now closed, the changed circumstances ask for a renewed focus and deeper interpretation of his remarkable, unusual legacy. He created original ideas, formal innovations, and versatile concepts for spaces that defy characterization as belonging to any single tendency or school of thought.
AESTHETIC AND STYLISTIC FEATURES OF MUSICAL MODERN STYLE IN THE OPERA THE NIGHTINGALE BY I. F. STRAVINSKY
Authors: NGUYEN BAO YEN
Published: April 2023

The article reveals the signs of musical modern manifested in Igor Stravinsky's opera The Nightingale . The modern style declared itself in the works of Russian composers of the turn of the XIX-XX centuries, including Stravinsky. The aesthetic principles of the modern style, such as the cult of beauty, the tendency to synthesize the arts, conventions, interest in orientalism, fairy-tale plots, originated in painting, found the expression in music. It is shown that the opera Nightingale becomes one of the samples of the modern style in Russian music, which is manifested in the structure of the work, its thematic invention, rhythm and texture. The composer's appeal to an exotic theme allows him to create a bright coloristic musical picture in which the visual component is of great importance. The fairy-tale plot puts an imprint of conventionality on the performance. The composition is dominated by three-part structures, which demonstrates the desire for concentricity. The decorative nature of the modern style is manifested in the appearance of ornamental features in the melodic line of the vocal part of the Nightingale, which is a combination of flexible, plastic lines. It is shown that the style of the opera changes due to a long break between the creation of the first and subsequent actions. The composer's words confirm the fact that the experience of creating his ballets, which participated in S. P. Diaghilev's Ballets Russes , influenced the formation of the musical canvas of The Nightingale . The stylistic heterogeneity of the opera does not contradict the aesthetic attitudes of the modern style. The opera symbolizes the transition from the composer's style, based on the experience of his predecessors, to the search for updated means of expression.
LIFE STRATEGIES OF GREAT PATRIOTIC WAR VETERANS - RESIDENTS OF CLOSED ATOMIC TOWNS (ON THE EXAMPLE OF THE TOWN OF LESNOY, SVERDLOVSK REGION)
Authors: KONSTANTINOVA ALFIYA
Published: April 2023

The article deals with the life path of Great Patriotic War veterans, who lived in the town of Lesnoy, one of the Ural closed administrative-territorial formations (CATF) of the nuclear industry. The hypothesis is expressed that professional self-realization became significant for veterans in planning life goals. The results of this research show that their life strategies in peacetime were focused on success in the implementation of the USSR atomic project (including prevention of events similar to the recent war) and commitment to raise standards of living and quality of life in their town. In addition to labor activity, veterans were often engaged in social work: they participated in city events, in patriotic education of the younger generation, and were the authors and implementers of various initiatives.
PERSONAL MEMORIAL ACTIVITY IN THE STRUCTURE OF MEMORIAL ACTIVITIES (EXPERIENCE OF CULTUROLOGICAL RESEARCH)
Authors: YARYCHEV NASRUDI
Published: April 2023

The article is devoted to the understanding of personal activity as one of the forms of memorialization (along with commemorative, family, etc.). Memorial activity is understood to mean variants of a person's involvement in memorial activities that are different in form, motivation, intensity, and nature of initiative. Based on the research conducted by the author, conclusions are drawn about the features of the personal memorial activity of modern Chechens: 1) solidarity (the presence of main forms of interaction with the past, common to all respondents, reflecting dominant national values); 2) the dominance of objects of private (related to personal, family, internal memorial occasions) memorialization; 3) high level of emotional involvement and interest in various forms of memorial activity; 4) mortality (the predominance of forms of memorialization associated with death, for example, visiting the graves of deceased family members, relatives and friends).