bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Alzheimer’s Disease Classification Using Deep Learning With Gabor Filter
Authors: Maheshwari Uma
Published: March 2023

Alzheimer’s disease (AD) is a gradual and irreversible neurodegenerative disorder with progression marked by lateralized brain atrophy. The hippocampus is the first part of the brain to experience atrophy in AD, which is also a prelude to the wider asymmetrical development of the human brain, albeit to a lesser level. Magnetic resonance imaging (MR) for structural purposes can identify the disease-induced structural alterations in the brain that helped identify AD. MR image attributes collected from the hippocampus regions are frequently employed for the AD classification task. Hippocampal asymmetries are not generally investigated in published approaches for picture classification, though. In this article, we suggest a novel method for classifying MRI images for AD by relying solely on hippocampal asymmetry characteristics. Alzheimer’s disease (AD), the most prevalent type of dementia, is the main cause of brain problems with memory. The prodromal stage of this illness, termed as Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI), requires appropriate detection and diagnosis, classification procedure.
Convolutional Neural Network For Iris Recognition
Authors: Kokila M , Amalredge G , Poornima S , Geethanjali M
Published: March 2023

Due to their capacity to overcome a number of significant shortcomings in unimodal biometric approaches, such as noise affectability, populace coverage, intraclass diversity, etc., multimodal biometric methods have been widely adopted by many implementations. Non-universality and spoofing vulnerability Based on the building of a deep learning model for images of a person’s (right & left) irises, a multimodal biometric real-time technique is proposed in this study. The features of transfer learning methods and convolution neural network characteristics have been combined to create this system. Through this research, the back-propagation technique was the training system of choice, with Adam’s optimization approach being employed to change weights and alter learning rates as the learning process progressed. Two publicly available datasets are gathered to evaluate the system’s effectiveness.
Estrategias de marketing digital e indicadores económicos necesarios para la reactivación del sector turístico de la provincia de Tungurahua
Authors: Palate Moposita Jefferson Jesús , Jerez Cahuasqui Bryan Alexander , Ballesteros López Leonardo Gabriel
Published: March 2023

El turismo en la pandemia de COVID-19 ha sido afectado en la economía y el empleo, se han enfrentado en el comportamiento del consumidor e incluso la implantación de estrategias de medios digitales para promocionar y publicitar el mundo turístico. Por tal razón, el objetivo de la investigación es analizar los factores que influyen en las estrategias de marketing digital e indicadores económicos necesarios para la reactivación del sector turístico de la provincia de Tungurahua. Se aplicó una encuesta y un análisis factorial exploratorio. Los resultados revelaron cuatro factores principales: utilidad percibida, fácil uso percibido, marketing en redes sociales y riesgo percibido. Sin embargo, hay que mejorar aspectos de calidad del turismo (0,263), sistema de reservas y pagos electrónicos (0,348), gestión de eventos (0,530), marketing en redes sociales (0,533) y rendimiento de las empresas turísticas (0,357). El marketing digital se ha convertido en una herramienta fundamental para el turismo.
Clima organizacional del sector manufacturero de Tungurahua: expectativa y realidad del capital humano
Authors: Cañar Caisalitin Edwin Oswaldo , Quinga Bonilla Edison Israel , Caisa Yucailla Elias David
Published: March 2023

El sector industrial manufacturero presenta falencia en deficiencia del talento humano, inadecuado liderazgo, gestión administrativa clásica, deficiente comunicación, ausencia de un equipo de trabajo. Por tal razón, el objetivo del estudio es analizar los factores que influyen en el clima organizacional según la expectativa y percepción del capital humano en el sector manufacturero de la provincia de Tungurahua. Se aplicó una encuesta a 360 industrias manufactureras, se realizó el análisis factorial exploratorio mediante el software SPSS. Como resultado la variable de expectativas obtuvo relevancia los factores de tangibles, confiabilidad, capacidad de respuesta, aseguramiento y empatía con un 68% de la varianza total y la variable de percepciones dio a conocer 6 factores de tangibles, confiabilidad, capacidad de respuesta, aseguramiento, empatía y competencia, visualizados con un 71%. Sin embargo, es importante mejorar la relación entre colaboradores, un espacio adecuado en sus distintas áreas de trabajo y tiempos de compartimiento entre colegas.
Calidad del servicio y satisfacción del usuario del transporte público de la provincia de Tungurahua
Authors: Naranjo Zambrano Leandro Sebastián , Caisa Yucailla Elias David
Published: March 2023

En la provincia de Tungurahua los medios de transporte público de buses han presentado problemas en la prestación de servicios, operacional y de administración, debido a que no existe una estructuración adecuada, lo que ha generado que sea lento, contaminante e inseguro para los usuarios. Por tal razón, como objetivo se pretende evaluar la satisfacción del usuario del transporte público urbano en función a la calidad del servicio ofrecido en la provincia de Tungurahua. Se aplicó el análisis descriptivo, mediante una encuesta y el análisis estadístico factorial exploratorio. Como resultado, se concluyó que existe 5 principales factores de elementos tangibles, fiabilidad, receptividad y garantía. Sin embargo, hay que considerar el factor de la empatía, que genera efectos negativos en la fiabilidad, la forma como conducen, el servicio ineficaz, la falta de información de horarios y recorridos, donde no es conveniente, ni satisfactorio para los usuarios.
Stem Cell Role in Regenerative Dental Medicine
Authors:   Section of Dentistry, Department of Surgery The Aga Khan University, Ghafoor Robia
Published: March 2023

Regeneration therapies have widely permeated advanced research that aims to reproduce and repair a lost or damaged organ or tissue in order to restore the function and architecture as close to its original state as possible. Tissue engineering refers to the process of regeneration using techniques such as scaffold based cell cultures, stem cell therapy, and biomolecular signaling.
Knowledge of Diabetes Mellitus among Undergraduate Clinical Students of Sindh Medical College
Authors:   Jinnah Postgraduate Medical Centre, Karachi, Pakis, Kumar Vikash , Rehman Shahzaib ,   Jinnah Postgraduate Medical Centre, Karachi, Pakis, Jaffar Nazish ,   Jinnah Sindh Medical University, Karachi, Pakistan, Akram Nimra ,   Jinnah Sindh Medical University, Karachi, Pakistan, Abbas Kiran ,   Jinnah Postgraduate Medical Centre, Karachi, Pakistan, Ahmed Moiz ,   Jinnah Postgraduate Medical Centre, Karachi, Pakistan
Published: March 2023

Objective: To determine the knowledge of undergraduate students of Sindh Medical College regarding Diabetes Mellitus (DM) Methodology: This cross sectional study was conducted at Sindh Medical College, Jinnah Sindh Medical University (SMC-JSMU). The participants were students of 3rd year, 4th year and 5th year M.B.B.S. The sample size was calculated to be 282, using open EPI software. The data was collected through a scientifically designed questionnaire which included questions about the over all knowledge, risk factors, complications, diagnosis, treatment, methods of prevention, and WHO criteria of Diabetes Mellitus. SPSS version 22.0 was used for data analysis. Results: About 275 (98%) students had knowledge of the site of insulin production and 255 (90%) knew exactly how insulin produces its effects. Regarding the clinical presentation of DM, 262 (93%) of them agreed that hunger, thirst, and urination present as the major symptoms of this disease (p=0.005). Family history was considered as the prime risk factor by 93 (98%), 83 (95%) and 86 (86%) of final year, fourth, and third year students respectively (p=0.003). Furthermore, 254 (90%) selected retinopathy (p=0.00), 239 (85%) preferred nephropathy (p=0.003) and 224 (79%) considered neuropathy (p=0.024) as the most significant complication of DM. Moreover, the recall of the WHO diagnostic criteria for DM was comparatively lower in final year students (p=0.003). Conclusion: The over all knowledge of undergraduate medical students of Sindh Medical College was found to be satisfactory. Most of the students considered medical education as an adequate source of knowledge in this regard. However, capability of diagnosing DM was found to be comparatively low among final year M.B.B.S. students.
COVID-19 Inside Out In-hospital Outcomes at a Public Sector Tertiary Care Hospital in Karachi
Authors:   Ziauddin University, Karachi, Akhter Saima , Saifullah Nausheen ,   Jinnah Postgraduate and Medical Center, Karachi, Hassan Basma ,   Jinnah Postgraduate and Medical Center, Karachi, Jafri Saira ,   Liaquat National Hospital, Karachi, Ahmed Naseem ,   Jinnah Postgraduate and Medical Center, Karachi
Published: March 2023

Objective: To present in-hospital COVID-19 mortality and the associated factors at a public sector tertiary care hospital in Karachi Methodology: The current prospective, observational study was conducted at Jinnah Postgraduate Medical Center, Karachi, Pakistan from June 1 to August 30, 2021 with the approval of the hospital ethics committee. Data was collected prospectively from patients’ medical record files. COVID-19 infection positive cases were diagnosed according to the guidelines of the WHO on laboratory investigation of real time polymerase chain reaction tests on a nasopharyngeal or oropharyngeal swab. Result: Total 143 patients were enrolled in the study with median (IQR) age of 58 (48–69). The majority of the patients were males (n=96, 67.13%) and had moderate to severe disease (n=128, 89.51%). During their hospital stay, patients developed the following complications; pneumonia (n=99, 69.23%), ARDS (n=19, 13.28%), sepsis (n=11, 7.69%), septic shock (n=5, 3.49%) and pedal edema (n=2, 1.39%). As many as 104 (72.72%), 69 (48.25%), and 42(29.37%) patients required pharmatherapy, non-invasive ventilation, and mechanical ventilation respectively. While 54 (37.76%) patients died during their hospital stay. On multivariable model, pneumonia, use of non-invasive ventilation, and mechanical ventilation, were identified as independent predictors of mortality. Conclusion: Most of the patients in our study had moderate to severe disease. Therefore, the study indicates that timely presentation to the hospital is of great importance to avoid adverse events which are significantly associated with mortality.
Effects of Dynamization on Delayed Union of Tibial Shaft Fractures After Reamed Intramedullary Interlocked Nailing
Authors:   Dept of Orthopaedic surgery JPMC Karachi, Ali Pervez , Sajjad Mian ,   Dept of Orthopaedic surgery JPMC Karachi, Hussain Muzafer ,   Dept of Orthopaedic surgery JPMC Karachi, Jatoi Fahad ,   Dept of Orthopaedic surgery JPMC Karachi, Matlo Ejaz ,   Dept of Orthopaedic surgery JPMC Karachi, Khoso Riaz ,   Dept of Orthopaedic surgery JPMC Karachi
Published: March 2023

Objective: To determine the efficacy of dynamization in delayed union of tibia diaphyseal fractures Methodology: A descriptive cross sectional study was done at the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Jinnah Postgraduate Medical Center, Karachi, Pakistan, from July 2020 to April 2021. A total of 97 consenting patients who suffered from delayed union following intramedullary interlocking nailing were included in the study. Dynamization involved removal of proximal or distal locking screws in statically locked intramedullary nail. Patients were followed up for six months to check for delayed bone union. All the collected data were entered into a pro forma and used electronically for research purpose. Results: Over all union was achieved in 72 (74.2%) cases after dynamization. The mean age of our study population was 39.42+13.79 years. Advanced age, smoking, fresh or old fracture, the time of initial intramedullary nailing, and diabetes were associated with decreased efficacy of dynamization, with p-value <0.001, 0.033, 0.007, and <0.001 respectively. While no significant association was found between gender, BMI, hypertension, and union (p-value >0.05). Conclusion: The findings of this study support the idea that dynamization can be an effective method to promote healing in tibia diaphyseal fractures for delayed union. More randomized comparative clinical trials are necessary to evaluate the effectiveness of dynamization.
The Correlation of Peak Expiratory Flow Rate and Hand Dynamometry in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Patients A Case Control study
Authors:   PMC, Afaq Erum , Nisar Muhammed Kashif ,   Liaquat National Hospital and Medical College, Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan. Professor Biochemistry,, Irfan Muhammad ,   Dow Medical College, Dow University of Health Sciences, 4th year Student,   Liaquat National Hospital and Medical College, Karachi , Sindh, Pakistan, Biostatistician, Hafeez-ul- Hassan Syed ,   Liaquat National Hospital and Medical College, Karachi , Sindh, Pakistan, Professor Physiology, Ahmed Talha ,   Jinnah Post Graduate Medical Centre, Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan, RMO Anesthesiology.
Published: March 2023

Objectives: To determine the correlation of peak expiratory flow rate and hand dynamometry in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and to find out the differences between hand grip in cases and control group Methodology: This study was carried out in the Department of Physiology and Department of Chest Medicine, Liaquat National Hospital and Medical College between July 1st 2019 and June 30th 2020 after the approval of the research and ethical committee of the same hospital. We used purposive sampling technique. Total 100 consenting individuals were recruited that were equally divided into control group and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease group. Anthropometric measurements alongwith peak expiratory flow rate and hand dynamometry values were measured. Results: We found significant difference in hand grip strength and peak expiratory flow rate between the case and control groups, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease patients have decreased peak expiratory flow rate and handgrip strength. Weak correlation exists between peak expiratory flow rate and hand grip strength with significant p value. No relationship was found between waist hip ratio and hand grip. Also, body mass index showed a weak negative but statistically significant correlation with hand grip strength. Conclusion: In chronic obstructive pulmonary disease patients, hand grip strength is decreased and determining hand grip strength may ensures quick assessment of quality of life.
Surgical Repair of Nasal Vestibular Stenosis A Case Report
Authors:   Department of Otorhinolaryngology and Head & Neck surgery, KRL Hospital, Islamabad, Nisar Ahmed Beenish , Yasir Khan Muhammad ,   Department of Otorhinolaryngology and Head & Neck surgery, KRL Hospital, Islamabad
Published: March 2023

Vestibular stenosis is an uncommon but debilitating cause of nasal obstruction leading to serious impairment of airway. It is caused by granulation and fibrosis of vestibular lining and there is circumferential scar retraction in the inlet of nasal cavities. Stenosis may be congenital or acquired. Causes of acquired stenosis include burns, trauma, infections, and iatrogenic insult to the lining of vestibule. Surgical correction is usually done by excision of fibrous tissue. A number of studies have been reported on surgical correction but not a single technique is widely accepted due to different diseases and different levels of deformities. Here we are suggesting a technique in which flaps have been raised and scar fibrous tissue is removed. This technique gives a good outcome and satisfactory result in a patient with post traumatic unilateral stenosis.
Smokeless Tobacco A Deadly Addiction
Authors:   Karachi Medical and Dental College, Karachi, Pakistan, Zia Wajiha , Kashif Mehwash ,   Department of Oral Pathology, Karachi Medical and Dental College, Karachi, Pakistan
Published: March 2023

Although there are several tobacco products available, smokeless tobacco is the most commonly used1. SLT is being used more frequently, which can be attributable to its low price and straightforward accessibility in every other store around. SLTs are oral tobacco products that are non-combustible. It can also be breathed through the nose; however, it is typically inserted under the tongue or in the space between the cheeks and gums. SLTs come in a variety of forms, including as dipping tobacco, snuff, betel-quid, mawa, naswar, and gutka.
Air temperature as a meteorological factor affecting level of atmospheric polution by formaldehyde
Authors:   Kazakh National Agrarian University, Kazakhsta, Suleimenova ‪Naziya
Published: March 2023

This article describes trends of changes and existential distribution of formaldehyde concentrations in Almaty city’s atmosphere over the past four years. Its been revealed that the level of city’s air pollution varies depending upon the season and particular adverse meteorological conditions of the given urban area. The results of exploring the air temperature’s impact to changes in the level of formaldehyde in the city atmosphere shows a direct correlation between the two parameters.
Challenges and problems modern ecotoxicology faces
Authors: Filipova Margarita
Published: March 2023

Analyses have been carried out of the basic and specific objectives and priorities of ecotoxi-cology, its tendencies and differences from toxicology. Proposals have been expressed to include new groups of potential contaminants of the biosphere as an object of study by the ecotoxicology.
Space research and national security
Authors:   Space Research and Technologies Institute, Bulgarian Academy of Sciences, 1000 Sofia, 6, Moskovska Str., Zh. Stoyanov Stiliyan
Published: March 2023

In the current stage of human evolution, it is necessary and important to receive information about risks and threats which concern the national security in times of peace, as well as in times of different crises and conflicts. The paper makes a link between the space research and national security. Special attention is paid to the optical methods and means for discovery and research of processes, phenomena and objects in the atmos-phere, as well as on the earth surface.
Comparative analysis of the probability in digital wireless communication systems
Authors:   Department of communication and computer techniques, Faculty of Technical Sciences, Konstantin Preslavsky University of Shumen, Zhelev Stefan
Published: March 2023

Digital signals dominate satellite communications systems. A measure the quality of digital signals is Bit Error Rate (BER) and Symbol Error Rate (SER). The main purpose of the paper is a comparison of the probability of error for various modulation and demodulation schemes used in digital communications systems (DCS) for transmitting information over channel. Error Rate parameters are resulting analytically, not experimentally.
Application of statistical methods in forecasting for spare elements demand
Authors:   Vasil Levski National Military University, Shumen: Shumen, 9700, BG, Kalev Krasimir
Published: March 2023

The problem of predicting the demand for spare elements is extremely important for continuous operation of machines. It is necessary to know when and how much to order. To calculate and ensure the availability of spare elements, appropriate mathematical models should be applied. The statistical method for predicting spare elements demand is considered in this paper. The study shows how to use a demand forecasting technique for determining the expected number of spare elements. Some of the results are given by engineering software.
The removal of excessive moisture on spaceships and satellites through lyophilized foods and other lyophilized products
Authors:   ARMEYSKA STREET , DEPARTMENT OF CHEMISTRY AND BIOCHEMISTRY, MEDICAL FACULTY, TRAKIA UNIVERSIT, STARA ZAGORA 000, BULGARIA,, Ivanov Veselin
Published: March 2023

The moisture in the spaceships and satellites is one big problem disturbing the normal functioning of number of devices and worsening crew’s conditions of life. Lyophilized products are extremely hygroscopic. Foods for astronauts are conserved through lyophilization. That means, lyophilized products, including and lyophilized food products, in principle could be used to eliminate the excess of water.
Modeling of the river system of goliama kamchia
Authors:   Vasil Levski National Military University, Shumen: Shumen, 9700, BG, Andreev Andrey
Published: March 2023

The present study is based on an integrated approach for assessing the conditions and the relations between environmental factors that determine the extent of flooding danger in the researched area. Meteorological and hydrological factors come first, as well as geo-morphological factors, landscape factors and the management of flood risks. For the purposes of the study a wide range of statistical, cartographic, geodesic, remote and inquiry methods, and field observations are used.
ECOTOXICOLOGICAL EXAMINATION OF ACUTE TOXICITY OF SOME SPIROHYDANTOINS AND THEIR DERIVATIVES TOWARDS SEA LETTUCE (ULVA LACTUCA)
Authors: N. Marinov Marin
Published: March 2023

This article presents an ecotoxicological study of acute toxicity deleterious effect of cyclopentanespiro-5-hydantoin, cyclohexanespiro-5-hydantoin, cyclopentanespiro-5-(2,4-dithiohydantoin) and 1-aminocyclopentanecarboxylic acid towards Sea lettuce (Ulva lactuca) conducted in accordance with international standards adopted by the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD). Dose-response modeling was carried out by R language for Statistical Computing, drc package.
RESEARCH OF THE VARIATIONS OF THE ATMOSPHERIC OZONE AND CHANGE OF THE ULTRAVIOLET SUN RADIATION OVER NORTHEASTERN BULGARIA
Authors:   SPACE AND SOLAR-TERRESTRIAL RESEARCH INSTITUTE – BULGARIAN ACADEMY OF SCIENCES, Stoyanov Stiliyan , Filipova Margarita Filipova ,   RUSE UNIVERSITY “ANGEL KANCHEV
Published: March 2023

The atmospheric total ozone content variations over the North-eastern region of Bulgaria have been observed during the May-August period of 2011. The measurements are conducted above the hydro-meteorological station in the Kaliakra peninsula using a ground-based ozonometer M-124. The experimental data for the total ozone content distribution have undergone processing and the mean month values have been calculated. A distribution anomaly has been observed during the second half of July, when the trend is negative.
RISK OF THE IGNITION OF FLUID FUELS AND SOAKED MATERIALS DURING OXYACETYLENE CUTTING OF METALS
Authors:   University of Russe, V. Vladimirov Lyubomir
Published: March 2023

The purpose of this study is to establish the regularities of the process of firing of liquid fuels and materials, soaked with liquid fuels, during oxyacetylene cutting. By means of suitable methods and a plant, we studied the firing of petrol and diesel fuel and paper, textile and wood chips, soaked with fuel. Three basic tasks have been solved – physical modeling of dangerous event and dangerous action, determination of danger indexes and assessment of firing in the zone of distribution of waste metal spatters. Regression models of probability and time of firing depending on the distance, height and materials subject to cutting and other factors have been formulated.
SHAPING THE PROCESS OF PENETRATION IN THIN TARGETS
Authors:   Konstantin Preslavsky University of Shumen, Faculty of Technical Sciences, Chernokozhev Plamen , Antonov Anton ,   Konstantin Preslavsky University of Shumen, Faculty of Technical Sciences, Dqnkov Plamen ,   Konstantin Preslavsky University of Shumen, Faculty of Technical Sciences
Published: March 2023

An analytic model is created describing the process of hitting thin targets. Mathematical expressions for determining the work for forming a stopper, for plastic expansion of the opening, work for friction and work done for heating are suggested.
Análise comparativa dos resultados de cocção do fogão solar de uma parábola fabricada de material alternativo com fogão solar de duas parábolas
Authors: De Macêdo Neto Miguel Cabral , De Medeiros Leonardo Coutinho , Meyer Mauro Froes , Henrique Daniele Macedo , Dos Santos Junior Zulmar Jofli , De Souza Luiz Guilherme Meira
Published: March 2023

Neste trabalho, serão apresentados os processos de fabricação e montagem de um fogão solar com uma parábola, bem como os resultados de testes para determinar a temperatura de contato e os tempos de cozedura de certos tipos de alimentos e a comparação dos resultados com fogão solar fabricado com duas parábolas (Ramos) no Laboratório de energia solar da Universidade federal do Rio grande do Norte. O fogão solar a concentração tem como principal característica seu fácil processo de fabricação sendo produzidos a partir de uma composição de materiais reutilizáveis, como cimento, gesso e EPS triturado e pneus, montagem e baixo custo. Apresenta área de captação de 1,0 metro quadrado e sua parábola foi coberto com segmentos de espelhos de 25 cm2. Obteve-se temperatura de foco superior a 650°C, demonstrando uma viabilidade de cocção desse fogão solar para vários tipos de alimentos como feijão, batata, arroz, inhame e macarrão e podendo ser usado em duas refeições para uma família de quatro pessoas. Este protótipo pode representar uma importante contribuição para o uso de fogões solares, especialmente no Nordeste, para o combate a desertificação, e emissão de poluentes pelo uso massivo de lenha, que causa desequilíbrio ecológico nessa região.
Análise da aptidão física através do teste de caminhada de seis minutos e do teste de marcha estacionária em idosos ativos
Authors: De Andrade Carolina Castello Branco , De Araujo Júnior José Mariano , Sousa Bruna Lorena Soares Cavalcante , Da Silva Vinícius Oliveira , De Sousa Izabelle Macedo , De Almeida Raquel Samara , Campelo Lívia Maria Nunes , De Carvalho Saulo Araújo
Published: March 2023

O envelhecimento provoca a diminuição da aptidão física e da capacidade funcional, podendo ser avaliada pelo o teste de caminhada de 6 minutos (TC6’), o qual reflete a capacidade física de um paciente para executar atividades de vida diárias, ou por outro método alternativo, o teste da marcha estacionária (TME) em 2 minutos. Objetivou-se correlacionar o TME com o TC6’ através da classificação do nível de aptidão física em idosos ativos. Trata-se de um estudo transversal e analítico, com 53 idosos praticantes de atividade física, avaliados por meio do TC6’ e TME. A amostra foi de 86,8% do gênero feminino, com média de idade de 68,06 anos. A distância média percorrida pela população foi de 485,61 metros e 68,39 elevações da perna. Os dados apresentaram p<0,004 quando comparados à classificação do TC6’. Verificou-se significativa correlação no teste de associação entre as variáveis categóricas de ambos os testes. Quanto às variáveis categóricas, houve associação positiva entre o TME e o TC6’(ρ=0,507 p<0,001, n=53). Diante do exposto, seria interessante formular uma classificação de normalidade do número de elevações da perna levando-se em conta as variáveis anteriormente citadas.
Laserterapia de baixa potência na terapêutica e prevenção da mucosite oral: uma revisão de literatura
Authors: Sousa Bruna Lorena Soares Cavalcante , Da Silva Vinícius Oliveira , De Sousa Izabelle Macedo , Campelo Lívia Maria Nunes , Soares Ana Hilda Silva , Moura Maria da Cruz Oliveira Ferreira , De Carvalho Marle Araújo Luz , De Carvalho Saulo Araújo
Published: March 2023

A mucosite oral é o efeito colateral mais frequente associado à radioterapia e quimioterapia, sendo o principal fator dose-limitante e responsável pela suspensão do tratamento. Há o aparecimento de eritemas até úlceras necrosadas que podem servir de porta de entrada para infecções sistêmicas e até a morte do paciente. A terapêutica adotada é de suporte e paliativa, mas a laserterapia de baixa potência é um novo método eficaz de tratamento e profilaxia, acelerando a cicatrização, diminuindo a frequência e a severidade das lesões de mucosas, baixo custo e boa aceitação dos pacientes. Este trabalho objetiva revisar a literatura sobre a utilização do laser de baixa potência na prevenção e tratamento da mucosite oral. Realizou-se uma revisão literária dos artigos publicados de 2003 a 2013, utilizando as bases de dados LILACS, Medline, Scielo, Bireme, Pubmed e Portal Capes com os descritores: mucosite oral, laserterapia de baixa potência, radioterapia, quimioterapia, pacientes oncológicos. Os mesmos descritores em inglês foram utilizados. Conclui-se que ainda não há consenso no melhor método de tratamento, mas o laser de baixa potência tem mostrado resultados satisfatórios para a queda da incidência e grau da mucosite oral.
Monetary policy between Mexico, United States of America, and Canada
Authors: Valencia Alberto Merced Castro , Zúñiga Marco Antonio Torres
Published: March 2023

This article examines the evolution of the monetary policy of the economies that make up the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA), for the period 1980-2015. Based on an empirical analysis, which includes the scrutiny of stylized facts of the monetary variables of Canada, the United States and Mexico, causality tests Granger quality and error correction models (VEC), it is concluded that, in parallel to the trade integration process of these countries, the monetary side of NAFTA exhibits divergences and convergences that imply an asymmetric integration of the economy Mexican with the United States and, to a lesser extent, with Canada.
PREACHING TO GOD, THE CHURCH, AND THE POWERS ACCORDING TO CHARLES L. CAMPBELL: AN IMPERIAL READING ON THE LETTERS OF COLOSSIAN AND EPHESIANS
Authors: Gultom Junifrius
Published: March 2023

This paper explores the issue of preaching to God, the Church, and the powers presented by Charles L. Campbell, where we learn that reading and interpreting Colossians and Ephesians (and indeed the whole New Testament) through the lens of Empire opens up the depths of interpretation and understanding which is not obvious, otherwise. What the New Testament writers penned spoke to the world around them, including the visual cues (art, temples, monuments, coins, festivals), values, politics, economics, faith (especially Emperor cult worship), and the realities of daily life within the Roman Empire. The New Testament writers understood the existence of the three powers (God, the Church, and the spirits or powers). Their daily lives were shaped by all kinds of forces that befall them, and the reality of these forces permeates their writing. The ultimate purpose is we are invited to examine (discern), enumerate, and speak loudly against the rulers, spirits in the air, and the governments of injustice that rule in this world with the power of the one ruler, the Way, which has another Kingdom overcoming the imperial Empire.
PEMIKIRAN TRANSENDENSI DAN IMANENSI THOMAS AQUINAS DAN IMPLIKASINYA BAGI TEOLOGI PERIBADATAN PENTAKOSTA
Authors: Cahyono Heru
Published: March 2023

Pemikiran bahwa Allah itu jauh menjadikan persoalan bagi kaum Pentakostal. Padahal Allah itu disebut sebagai Bapa yang dekat menyapa umat-Nya. Penelitian ini untuk memberikan jawaban secara spesifik akan pemikiran Thomas Aquinas yang dipadukan dengan Pentakostalisme tentang peribadatan bahwa Allah hadir sebagai transeden dan imanen. Metode penelitian yang digunakan adalah kualitatif deskriptif dengan pendekatan teologi konstruktif. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa umat Pentakostal harus memahami lebih dahulu transenden dan imanen adalah sebagai wujud kehadiran Allah yang kudus. Dalam peribadatan kaum Pentakostal, Allah imanen menjadi bukti Allah itu dekat ketika menyembah-Nya dalam roh dan kebenaran dan Allah transenden dan imanen pada esensinya soal keberadaan-Nya bukan hanya dicari pembuktiannya namun dialami.
KAJIAN TEOLOGIS-ETIS SURAT 1 PETRUS DAN IMPLIKASINYA BAGI PENGUATAN KARAKTER REMAJA KRISTEN
Authors: Pamenta Yunita , Samderubun Viktorina , Renol  , Sibarani Mortan
Published: March 2023

Pendidikan karakter merupakan bagian penting dalam proses belajar untuk menciptakan generasi unggul di masa depan. Namun semangat untuk membentuk karakter tidak terinternalisasi dalam proses pendidikan formal maupun informal. Tidak terinternalisasinya pendidikan karakter karena ketiadaan sumber yang secara khusus menekankan karakter, khususnya karakter Kristus. Tujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk mengkaji sumber ajaran Kristen dari 1 Petrus bagi pembentukan karakter remaja. Metode penelitian yang digunakan adalah kualitatif deskriptif. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa menggunakan nilai teologis dari surat 1 Petrus mampu membangun komunitas iman yang berlandaskan kebenaran Firman Tuhan. Petrus menekankan agar remaja mampu menerangi lingkungan dimana mereka ditempatkan.
FENOMENA KOMERSIALISASI TUBUH MANUSIA PERSPEKTIF TEOLOGI TUBUH YOHANES PAULUS II
Authors: Rabim David , Raymundus I Made
Published: March 2023

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Approche diagnostique de l'automutilation en médecine légale ? Une étude de 100 cas
Authors: Amine Boumelik Mohamed , Lahcène Belhadj , Abdellatif Boublenza
Published: March 2023

L’automutilation demeure mal comprise malgré son intérêt médico-judiciaire et social. Même si ce phénomène chez les malades mentaux est reconnu depuis plusieurs années, la documentation sur cette question est loin d’être suffisante. Au niveau des consultations médico-judiciaires (CMJ), les personnes présentant des blessures ayant des caractéristiques auto-infligées affirment avoir été conséquences d’agressions. Ces blessures sont utilisées comme preuve matérielle afin d’engager des poursuites judiciaires au tribunal pénal ou constituent une menace contre une personne innocente. Les blessures auto-infligées (BAI) sont évocatrices par leurs caractères. Cependant, aux allégations on note souvent une discordance lors de la reconstitution des faits. A l’examen clinique, ces blessures sont superficielles avec une profondeur égale aux extrémités. Souvent, uniformes (linéaires ou légèrement curvilignes), groupées, parallèles et se croisent entre elles, orientées dans la même direction, symétriques au niveau des zones accessibles par la personne (évitant les zones mortelles ou sensibles à la douleur et le côté dominant). La présence de blessures d’hésitation et l’existence d’ancienne cicatrice d’automutilation sont un signe évocateur. Elles peuvent être surajoutées à des blessures légères causées par un agresseur, dont le but est de majorer une incapacité totale de travail (ITT). Parfois, ces blessures se trouvent en postérieur du corps sur une zone accessible par la personne ou causées à l’aide d’une tierce personne (complice). L’examen des vêtements a une grande importance dans le diagnostic médico-légal des BAI (absence d’entaille vestimentaire en regard de la blessure ou l’entaille ne correspond pas). En médecine légale, la problématique majeure de ces BAI demeure essentiellement sur le diagnostic médico-légal pour les cas particuliers et la rédaction d’un certificat médical initial de constatation de blessures, notamment en matière de fixation d’ITT. Le diagnostic médico-légal de BAI a une importance judiciaire notamment en matière de différenciation entre une agression, une simulation et autres types de comportement autodestructeur. Il permet aussi une rédaction d’un certificat médical adapté évitant une enquête inutile par le service de police ou de gendarmerie, d’innocenter un présumé agresseur et de soulager son inquiétude ou son anxiété injustifiée. C’est une étude incluant des personnes portant des BAI récentes pour avantage judiciaire. En fonctions des données situationnelles de cette étude, nous allons tenter de cerner le caractère médico-légal de ces blessures notamment leurs formes.
Development Characteristics of Roof Separation of Coal Seam Based on UDEC
Authors:   Henan Polytechnic University, College of Resources and Environment, Jiaozuo 454003, Henan,China, Xu Dongyang
Published: March 2023

The formation, development and fracture of the separation space of the coal seam roof are accompanied by the formation of water hazard of the separation layer of the working face. Using UDEC numerical simulation method, taking a certain working face of a mine as the research object, the dynamic development process of the separation space of overburden of the coal seam roof during the mining process of the working face is analyzed, and the separation development position and three-zone height are determined, which provides theoretical basis for the formation mechanism of water hazard of the separation layer of the mine.
Application and Validation of the Proposed Methodology Supported by Information and Communication Technologies in the Preuniversity Level
Authors:   Ministry of Education IDEICE-MINERD. Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, Cabrera Santa , Quesada Gabriela López ,   Centro Universitario CIFE – Facilitador. El Colegio de México - Coordinación de Idiomas
Published: March 2023

The work is carried out due to the need for improvements in the subjects of a second language, such as English, in the study center where the research has been carried out. For such purposes, an application and validation of the methodology that has been proposed in Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) as a mediating instrument in the teaching and learning of a non-native language has been proposed, to encourage students through the technology to engage students in the interest of learning a second language and a change in teachers in innovating their teaching practices taking advantage of the resources they have in the school. This research aims to describe the knowledge developed by the director of the study from the approach of the problem to the creation of a utility that can positively satisfy the complications through methodological executions, statistical analysis, theoretical investigations, conclusions, recommendations, among others, proposed by the research developer.
Project Matrix: a Virtual Experience Platform for RE-Conciling Human Ecology & Urban Ecology
Authors:   Georgia Southern University, College of Behavioral and Social Science, School of Human Ecology, 1332 Statesboro Campus, 1332 Southern Drive, Statesboro, GA 30458, USA, Wacta Dr. Christine , Edugaming Geo ,   Inc, Geospatial methods for of Art + Design Education, –Healthier Design Solutions, Savannah, GA 31401
Published: March 2023

A flashback to previous centuries testifies extraordinary human-lead technological prowess; from the invention of the telescope in the 17th-century, the telephone in 19th-century, the Worldwide-Web and technological revolution of 20th-21st century; it is undeniable that Humans constantly strive to overcome challenges through technological innovation by empowering/advancing humanity. Yet, we’ve witnessed a global disruption by a pandemic that exposed unforeseen weaknesses and exacerbated existing issues (human negligence or not). Suddenly all well-structured and reliable system-organization failed, exposing inadequacies, causing chaos and harmful damages of interconnected components including the flows of people, health, matters, information, economy, politic, materials, communication networks, deadlines, etc. Covid-19 spread across the globe defeated technological advancements. How could that happen in such technological era? Is Human in control of digital evolution or is the technology we invent holding us on leash? Was technology in place to leverage and tackle risks? Where we not prepared to it, or were we focused on the wrong tracks? In any case, whether by failure or negligence, Covid-19 has made history and will continue generating ink flow for decades to come. It is to help address these multi layered-multidimensional and highly complex socio-technical and temporal systems that this project intends to develop a series of applications in alignment with the SDGs. The focus is to blend the capabilities of environment scanning Apps with that of the human habitus-emotions capture, tracing and feedback collector in time and place. It requires advance analytical studies to fully understand interdependencies while respecting the relationships of all subsystems.
The Connection between Oil Revenue, Health Expenditure and Nigerian Economic Growth (1980-2020)
Authors:   Department of Economics, Plateau State University Bokkos, Nigeria, Vincent(Ph.D) Atayi Abraham , Thaddeaus Longduut Dapson ,   Department of Economics, University of Jos, Nigeria, Bukola Falaju Elizabeth ,   Department of Economics Afe Babalola University Ado-Ekiti, Nigeria, Sitdang (Ph.D) Chinshaka Ayuba ,   Department of Economics, Plateau State University Bokkos, Nigeria, Donatus Lovina Bako ,   epartment of Accounting Afe Babalola University Ado-Ekiti, Nigeria
Published: March 2023

This study attempts to examine the nature of the relationship between Oil Revenue, Health Expenditure and Nigerian Economic Growth. The nexus between these variables has come under scrutiny as mixed evidences have been found in the literature about their contribution to the Nigerian economic growth within the study period. The study made used of ARDL and Bound Co-integration test to analyze the short and long run relationships between the variables. The results show that the co-efficient of determination (R2) indicates that about 99.8% of the variations in RGDP is explained by the independent variables. Long-run dynamics of the relationship between real gross domestic product and the independent variables are LTHEX, LORE, INF and MS. There is no significant relationship between LRGDP and LORE, LTHEX, LMS and INF which indicate that no long run relationship exists among the variables in the model. Short-run dynamic model estimated in this study shows that ECT (-1) value is negative and significant at 1% level of significance. The negative and significant value of the error correction term which is -0.070 (p = 0.0016) indicates that the model is stable at 1% significance level. The Study recommends among other things that the Federal Government should increase the pay pegged to the work hours of nurses and doctors in Nigeria, increase the availability of health workers and subsidize usage of healthcare facilities so as to enable more people to contribute to Nigeria’s economic growth.
UI/UX Design Web-Based Livestock Sale Using Design Thinking to Rapid Prototyping
Authors:   Industrial Engineering Study Program, Medan Area University, Medan, North Sumatra 20223, Indonesia, Tambunan Rio Albinus
Published: March 2023

The livestock sector is one of the income sources for people in Laupakam Village who are engaged in poultry farming, goats, buffaloes and other types of livestock planning to sell and market online but are constrained by website-based application information systems to sell and market various livestock products. In addition, the sale of livestock that is commonly done is also still traditionally done such as selling around the village using a freight car or marketing in traditional markets which slows down sales and does not guarantee sales. Based on the above problems, the author provides a solution by designing a user interface user experience website for livestock sales that creates the final result in the form of a prototype and can be used directly to users for the testing stage. So that with this design it can make it easier for people to sell and buy livestock products and easily and to improve the economy in Laupakam Village. This design process uses the design thinking method which includes five stages, namely empathize, define, ideate, prototype, and test. Then testing in this study includes aspects of effectiveness, efficiency and user satisfaction using the usability testing method. Based on these tests, the effectiveness aspect obtained a value of 78.9%, the efficiency aspect obtained a value of 85% and the user satisfaction aspect obtained a value of 82.7%. So, the design of the livestock sales website solution gets a value of 81.78%, this value is included in the very good category.
The Struggle for Gender Equality and Educational Values Collection Sihir Perempuan Short Stories by Intan Paramadita
Authors:   Yogyakarta State University & Yogyakarta, Dari Wulan , Liliani Else ,   Yogyakarta State University & Yogyakarta
Published: March 2023

The problem of gender equality between men and women often occurs both in the world of work, household, public space, and politics. The struggle for gender equality arises because of the many kinds of oppression against women. This study aims to reveal the struggle for gender equality experienced by the main character in Intan Paramadita's collection of Witchcraft of Women short stories and to explain the educational values contained in the collection Sihir Perempuan short stories by Intan Paramadita. This study uses the theory of feminist literary criticism. The research method used in this research is descriptive qualitative. The data collection technique used in this study is the reading, observing, noting (BSC) technique. Data analysis methods and techniques are using the content analysis method and using data analysis techniques according to Miles and Huberman which have three stages, namely data reduction, data presentation, and drawing conclusions. Research data in the form of words, phrases, sentences, and discourse. The results of this study indicate that the form of struggle for gender equality found in the collection of short stories Sihir Perempuan by Intan Paramadita is the struggle for women's rights and justice. Public and productive role, freedom in choosing for women, and toughness in dealing with various problems. While the educational values found in the collection of short stories Sihir Perempuan by Intan Paramadita are moral values, cultural values, and religious values.
The Effect of Virgin Coconut Oil (VCO) on Malondialdehyde, Glutathione Peroxidase, and Cortisol Hormone Levels
Authors:   Faculty of Medicine, Sultan Agung Islamic University, Jl Kaligawe KM 4 Semarang 50012, Nikmah Unik Khomsatun , Pertiwi Danis ,   Faculty of Medicine, Sultan Agung Islamic University, Jl Kaligawe KM 4 Semarang 50012, Hussaana Atina ,   Faculty of Medicine, Sultan Agung Islamic University, Jl Kaligawe KM 4 Semarang 50012
Published: March 2023

Vigorous physical activity is a physical movement that produces excessive free radicals due to leakage of electrons from the mitochondrial transport system. The body's antioxidant system is reduced due to the inability of the body's defenses to reduce the production of free radicals resulting in oxidative stress, so it requires a supply of antioxidants from outside the body such as Virgin Coconut Oil (VCO). The purpose of this study is to determine the effect of VCO administration on malondialdehyde levels, glutathione peroxidase levels and cortisol hormone levels in male Wistar rats subjected to strenuous physical activity. The research method uses an experimental with posttest only control group design. The experimental subjects were 24 male Wistar rats which were randomly divided into 4 groups (K1, K2, K3, and K4). The administration of VCO at dose of 25 mL and 50 mL are based of human weight 70 kg and the conversion dose in mice (BB = 200 g) resulted in 0.45 mL/200 g BW/day and 0.9 mL/200 g BW / day which is made into a 1 mL solution and given orally for 28 days. K3 and K4 groups were given strenuous physical activity and given VCO at a dose of 0.45 and 0.9 mL/200 g BW/day. The measurement of malondialdehyde levels using the TBARS method. The glutathione peroxidase (GPx) and the cortisol hormone using ELISA method at PSPG UGM in June 2022. The lowest average levels of MDA and GPx were in the K1 group. One-Way Anova test result showed that the levels of malondialdehyde, glutathione peroxidase, and the cortisol hormone in the K3 and K4 groups had significant differences with K2 group (p < 0.05). The administration of VCO at doses of 0.45 mL/200 g BW/day and 0.9 mL/200 g BW/day could affect the levels of malondialdehyde, glutathione peroxidase, and the hormone cortisol in male Wistar rats subjected to strenuous physical activity.