bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Case Series of Perimortem Caesarean Delivery During Maternal Cardiac Arrest
Authors: Kaur Manjot , Jain Richa , Gulati Aayushi , Taneja Ashima , Sardana Sahil , Grewal Anju
Published: September 2021

Cardiac arrest in pregnancy is a rare, catastrophic condition that can lead to major morbidity and mortality for both mother and baby. Prompt high-quality resuscitative measures need to be employed keeping in mind the altered maternal anatomy and physiology, presence of a compromised fetus, and an urgent need to deliver the baby for optimizing maternal and fetal outcomes. Therefore, it is important that health care facilities make appropriate systems in consonance with the latest recommendations of cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) for this special group of parturients. Despite protocols and training, the clinical scenario often is emotionally overwhelming and brings forth an enormous cognitive load of resuscitating two lives along with the performance of perimortem cesarean delivery (PMCD) or resuscitative hysterotomy. We report five cases of maternal cardiac arrest referred to our tertiary care hospital, wherein PMCD was performed as part of ongoing high-quality CPR with manual left uterine displacement. Two mothers had a return of spontaneous circulation (ROSC), whereas ROSC could not be achieved in three. One neonate had an Appearance, Pulse, Grimace, Activity, and Respiration (APGAR) score of 8. Four neonates needed CPR, and ROSC was achieved in two of these. Underlying causes were mainly severe hemorrhagic shock, eclampsia, severe pre-eclampsia, and anaphylactic reactions. Poor survival rates in our initial experience of setting up a maternal code blue mechanism as per the guidelines reflect the need for reinforcement of early PMCD, use of cognitive aids, and retraining using mock drills and simulation for better outcomes in the future. In addition, awareness of modified obstetric warning signs in peripheral hospitals is essential so that timely referral to tertiary care centers can help salvage precious lives.
Ultrasonography in aid of Spinal Anaesthesia in Lumbar Lipomas not Infallible
Authors: D′souza Nita , Karachiwala Tasnim , Kulkarni Pratiksha
Published: September 2021

Lipomas are benign tumours which are frequently seen, however there is no specific mention regarding the incidence of lumbar lipomas. Literature does not describe challenges of anaesthesia technique in patients with lumbar lipomas without neuro deficit. An ultrasound examination of the spine using a low frequency probe contributes to screening for the path for passage of the needle.
Prevalence of Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome Among Adolescents and Young Women in India
Authors: Mehreen Thaharullah Shah , Ranjani Harish , Kamalesh Rajan , Ram Uma , Anjana Ranjit Mohan , Mohan Viswanathan
Published: September 2021

Background:

There is little epidemiological data from India on the prevalence of polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS). The objectives of the present study were to estimate the prevalence of PCOS using different criteria among adolescents and young women and to evaluate risk factors associated with PCOS.

Materials and Methods:

A total of 518 participants, adolescents (12–17 years, n = 246) and young women (18–30 years, n = 272), were recruited. Participants who were overweight and having menstrual disorders or biochemical abnormalities were invited for ultrasonographic examination. A standardized questionnaire assessed the regularity of menstrual cycles, body hair growth, skin, body weight, sleep, and androgen excess. The ovarian volume and follicular size were assessed transabdominally. Prevalence of PCOS was assessed by the Rotterdam, AE-PCOS, and NIH criteria.

Results:

The mean age of participants with PCOS was 19.7±4.2 years and those without PCOS was 18.4±4.2 years. Mean body weight, body fat %, body mass index, waist circumference, systolic and diastolic blood pressures, and fasting insulin were significantly higher in the PCOS group. Prevalence of polycystic ovaries on ultrasonography was observed in 78.6% of the women with PCOS as against 5% in women without PCOS. Obesity (odds ratio (OR): 3.09, 95% confidence interval (CI): 1.32–7.21), insulin resistance (OR: 2.12, 95% CI: 1.12–4.0), and hypertension (OR: 4.46, 95% CI: 1.52–13.06) were significantly associated with PCOS (P < 0.05). The overall prevalence of PCOS was highest with 8.1% according to the Rotterdam criteria followed by AE-PCOS (2.9%) and NIH (2.1%). Irrespective of the criterion used, the prevalence increased with age.

Conclusion:

There is a high prevalence of PCOS in urban India, which emphasizes the need for urgent preventive and control measures. Early diagnosis is therefore crucial in incorporating lifestyle and dietary modifications for weight reduction and better control of blood pressure at a younger age to further prevent long-term reproductive and metabolic disorders.
Living with Type 2 Diabetes in COVID-19
Authors: Agarwal Neha , Shukla Rishi , Gupta Manisha , Harikar Mandara Muralidhar , Bajpai Anurag
Published: September 2021

Background:

The COVID-19 pandemic seems to have influenced lifestyle behaviors and diabetes self-management practices. The aim of the present study is to determine the impact of psychological stress on various lifestyle behaviors, diabetes self-management practices, and glycemic control among Indian adults with type 2 diabetes (T2D), amidst the COVID-19 pandemic.

Materials and Methods:

This was a cross-sectional observational study. The data pertaining to psychological stress, lifestyle behaviors, diabetes self-management practices, and glycemic control were collected at two time-points (before and after lockdown).

Results:

A total of 252 T2D patients (145 males, 57.5%) with mean age 51.2 ± 9.8 years and mean diabetes duration of 8.5 ± 6.3 years participated in the study. A statistically significant decrease in body mass index (27.68 vs. 27.22 kg/m2; P < 0.0001) and an increase in HbA1c was noted in the post-lockdown period (8.31% vs. 8.70%; P < 0.0001). The mean Impact of Event Scale-Revised (IES-R) score was 19.3 ± 11.6. No significant correlation of mean IES-R score was observed with the age of the participants (r =−0.077, P = 0.224) and diabetes duration (r = 0.002, P = 0.970). Female gender (mean rank 140.4; P = 0.007) and co-existing hypertension (mean rank 132.18; P = 0.016) were associated with significantly higher IES-R score. No impact of total IES-R score was seen on the various lifestyle behaviors, diabetes self-management practices, and glycemic control.

Conclusion:

Psychological stress was higher among female gender and those with co-existing hypertension. Further, glycemic control worsened despite preserved diabetes self-management practices.
Mechanism of Physical Activity in the Prevention and Management of Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
Authors: Kurian Jintu , Nanjundaih Ramesh Mavathur , Deo Guru
Published: September 2021

Background:

Pre-diabetes (PDM) is a state with impaired glucose tolerance and/or impaired fasting glucose where people are at risk for diabetes. In less than 3 years, PDM gets converted to diabetes. Physical activity (PA) is a boon to PDM and diabetes to gain control over the glycemic variability and insulin secretion, reduction in cardiometabolic risk, and improvement in overall health. Increasing PA helps delay or prevent the conversion of PDM to diabetes mellitus (DM), as well as helps prevent complications of diabetes effectively.

Materials and Methods:

The aim of the review was to understand the mechanism by which PA can help to prevent and manage DM. Research papers, manuscripts, and review papers on PA and its mechanism of action on prevention and management of diabetes were searched and relevant contents were studied. One hundred and twelve papers were chosen from online sources like Google Scholar, Scopus, PubMed, Sci-Hub, and Library Genesis. Fifty-seven articles were shortlisted and out of them 54 included in this mini-review comprising of meta-analysis, systematic review, and randomized control trials. Fifty-seven articles were excluded due to irrelevant content in the contexts of diabetes and its mechanism.

Result:

The review resulted in getting a better understanding of the possible mechanisms by which PA works in prevention and management of DM and delaying the onset of diabetes in PDM. In addition to that, the highest known risk factors for diabetes in this current scenario are understood as physical inactivity among youngsters, along with low nutrition high-quality diet, stress, low-quality sleep, and associated fat and glucose metabolism.

Conclusion:

During pandemics like coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), physically being active also has its role in reducing resistance power and metabolism of fat and glucose, thereby increasing the risk for diabetes. It is always better to keep oneself with some exercise daily to maintain surface immunity high and strong to avoid diseases. This is possible by modification of lifestyle with yoga, exercises, and proper diet. Periodic incorporation of indoor–outdoor activities aiming at cutting short period of inactivity will help prevent and manage diabetes and other metabolic endocrine disorders to a large extent.
Systematic Review and Scientific Rating of Commercial Apps Available in India for Diabetes Prevention
Authors: Ranjani Harish , Nitika Sharma , Hariharan Raveendran , Charumeena Harikrishnan , Oliver Nick , Pradeepa Rajendra , Chambers John Campbell , Unnikrishnan Ranjit , Mohan Viswanathan , Avari Parizad E. , Anjana Ranjit Mohan
Published: September 2021

Objectives:

We aimed to evaluate the quality of currently available health apps for prevention of type 2 diabetes among Asian Indians using validated rating scales.

Materials and Methods:

Using the keywords, “diabetes prevention,” “healthy lifestyle,” and “fitness,” a total of 1486 apps available in India via Google Play were assessed for eligibility by two independent reviewers. After initial screening using specific inclusion and exclusion criteria, 50 apps underwent a pre-specified rating based on user reviews, number of downloads, and app size. Sixteen apps that scored ≥ 9 were shortlisted for further review using the Mobile App Rating Scale (MARS). The mean MARS scores (for categories I and II) were used to identify the top ranked apps.

Results:

The mean score for Category I of MARS rating was highest for “Google Fit: Health and Activity Tracking” (4.55/5). This was followed by “Healthifyme—Diet Plan, Health, and Weight Loss” (4.45/5). For Category II of MARS, “Diabetes M,” “Google Fit: Health and Activity Tracking,” “Calorie Counter—My Fitness Pal,” and “Healthifyme—Diet Plan, Health, and Weight Loss” all scored equally well. On comparing the advantages and disadvantages of each of these applications, “Google Fit: Health and Activity Tracking” and “Healthifyme—Diet Plan, Health, and Weight Loss” again ranked the best.

Conclusion:

Our review identifies two commercially available apps “Google Fit: Health and Activity Tracking” and “Healthifyme—Diet Plan, Health, and Weight Loss” as being user friendly and good quality. Although encouraging, further research is needed to evaluate the efficacy of these apps for the prevention of diabetes.
Impact of COVID-19 on Noncommunicable Diseases (NCDs)
Authors: Suva Manoj Arajanbhai , Suvarna Viraj Ramesh , Mohan Viswanathan
Published: September 2021

Since December 2019, a novel coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), caused by severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), pandemic has affected more than 18.6 million people worldwide. Male gender, older age, obesity, and comorbid noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) like diabetes, hypertension, cardiovascular disease (CVD), chronic respiration illnesses, and cancer have higher risk and fatal outcome of COVID-19. India has a huge burden of NCDs and their associated risk factors which could act in harmony with COVID-19 to produce severe and fatal outcome. Till date the specific treatment options for COVID-19 are elusive and as NCDs are reported as the main causative risk factors for COVID-19 which can worsen the outcome, the focus should be made on continuing and improving the healthcare facilities related to the prevention, management, and control of NCDs. The management of NCDs in the context of SARS-CoV-2 infection are quite challenging. The restrictive measures imposed by governments all over the world such as complete or partial lockdown, travel restrictions, and physical distancing to contain the spread of SARS-CoV-2 infection have affected the people with NCDs by limiting their access to healthcare facilities, physical activity access to healthy food, and even to medicines and essential supplies. These factors increase the risk of developing obesity, diabetes, and CVDs. This article reviews the burden of NCDs in India, the cross-connection between NCDs and COVID-19, disruptions of healthcare services for NCDs, and proposes research priorities during COVID-19 for effective management and control of NCDs.
Role of Wireless Motility Capsule in Diagnosing Diabetic Gut Autonomic Neuropathy
Authors: Kant Ravi , Yadav Poonam
Published: September 2021

Gastroparesis is known as delayed gastric emptying in the absence of mechanical obstruction, typical symptoms being nausea, vomiting, bloating, early satiety, and upper abdominal pain. Gastroparesis is much prevalent in type 2 diabetes mellitus patients. Currently, methods used for the assessment of gastrointestinal (GI) motility involve radiation and invasiveness and are mostly limited to regional assessment, with a lengthy hospital stay, and most of the tests are even not standardized. Gastric emptying scintigraphy (GES) using a radiolabeled meal is the gold standard diagnostic test used to detect and quantify gastroparesis. The advantages of this test are physiological, economical, and non-invasive characteristics. However, lack of standardization poses radiation exposure. As diabetic patients already suffer from diabetic complications and comorbidities, availability of diagnostic tests by offering a non-radioactive, standardized, and ambulatory investigation may be a better alternative to GES to prevent unnecessary radiation exposure. This review summarizes the role of wireless motility capsule (WMC) in diagnosing gut diabetic autonomic neuropathy. The WMC is a novel technology that allows the physician to measure GI motility in a convenient, ambulatory, relatively non-invasive way, without exposing the patient to radiation. The WMC also established its diagnostic utility to assess diabetic gastroparesis in many multicentric studies; although it has some contraindications and limitations, it is the best available novel technology for diagnosing gut diabetic autonomic neuropathy.
The Ordering of Gambling Severity and Harm Scales: A Cautionary Tale
Authors: Sollis Kate , Leslie Patrick , Biddle Nicholas , Paterson Marisa
Published: September 2021

Question-order effects are known to occur in surveys, particularly those that measure subjective experiences. The presence of context effects will impact the comparability of results if questions have not been presented in a consistent manner. In this study, we examined the influence of question order on how people responded to two gambling scales in the Australian Capital Territory Gambling Prevalence Survey: The Problem Gambling Severity Index and the Short Gambling Harm Screen. The application of these scales in gambling surveys is continuing to grow, the results being compared across time and between jurisdictions, countries, and populations. Here we outline a survey experiment that randomized the question ordering of these two scales. The results show that question-order effects are present for these scales, demonstrating that results from them may not be comparable across jurisdictions if the scales have not been presented consistently across surveys. These findings highlight the importance of testing for the presence of question-order effects, particularly for those scales that measure subjective experiences, and correcting for such effects where they exist by randomizing scale order.
Temporal Measurement Invariance of the Financially Focused Self-Concept Construct
Authors: Tabri Nassim , Philander Kahlil S , Wood Richard T , Wohl Michael J A
Published: September 2021

Persons maintaining a financially focused self-concept view financial success as a core aspect of their respective self-concepts. We examined whether measurement properties of the financially focused self-concept scale (FFS) are invariant over time. A sample of predominantly older community members who gamble (N = 147) completed the 4-item FFS and Problem Gambling Severity Index (PGSI) twice, approximately four weeks apart. FFS had strong temporal measurement invariance and moderate-to-high temporal stability. FFS and PGSI were also positively associated within and across waves. These findings indicate that people who score higher in financial focus report more gambling problems concurrently and over time.
Gambling behaviours and treatment uptake among vulnerable populations during COVID-19 crisis
Authors: Miela Robert J , Cubała Wiesław J , Jakuszkowiak-Wojten Katarzyna , Mazurkiewicz Dariusz W
Published: September 2021

This study aimed to explore changes in gambling behaviours and gambling disorder (GD) treatment uptake during the COVID-19 pandemic among those with a heightened vulnerability to gambling-related harm. This was a single-center, cross-sectional, retrospective case series study assessing gambling behaviours and GD counselling participation among a vulnerable population sector following the COVID-19 shutdown. The clinical records of clients at a community substance use disorder (SUD) treatment center were explored (N = 67). Eight clients (n = 8) had satisfied the objective criteria, and were qualified for data exploration and analysis of gambling activities and GD treatment participation following the COVID-19 shutdown. All clients in the study belonged to subgroups at an elevated risk for gambling-related harm, with a mean duration of gambling problems of 9.5 years. Following the COVID-19 shutdown, an increase in gambling activities was noted in five cases. Migration to online gambling was noted in three cases. In two cases, no change in gambling activities was noted, and a reduction of gambling activities was noted in one case. In seven cases, no screening for gambling problems prior to current SUD program was noted. None had a history of, nor were currently engaged in counselling for gambling problems. The COVID-19 crisis and associated increase in gambling participation, coupled with a diminutive gambling counselling uptake during the pandemic, present an opportunity to rethink current behavioural addictions service delivery model for those with an increased vulnerability to gambling-related harm. Further investigation of the changes in gambling participation, and a closer look at optimizing GD service delivery among vulnerable population sectors during the COVID-19 crisis is warranted.
Safer by design: Building a collaborative, integrated and evidence-based framework to inform the regulation and mitigation of gambling product risk
Authors: Delfabbro Paul , Parke Jonathan , Dragecvic Simo , Percy Chris , Bayliss Richard
Published: September 2021

Evidence suggests that harms may result from gambling participation as a result of a complex interaction between individual differences among consumers, environmental factors, and the characteristics of the gambling product. The latter of these factors, broadly referred to in this paper as product risk, has received increased policy attention in recent years. Product-focussed approaches to harm reduction, however, are under-developed relative to other forms of player protection and likely reflects the limitations of existing evidence and relative complexity of the topic. In this position paper, we define and explain the concept of product risk and consider what is currently known regarding the link between gambling products and harm. The paper describes the present barriers to develop effective product risk regulation and harm mitigation strategies. These include the competing interests of stakeholders, limited collaboration and information sharing, clear roles, responsibilities and leadership and a lack of integrated evidence-informed approaches. In response to these challenges, we propose adopting a framework comprised of a series of principles to progress this contested area of policy. The framework encourages better collaboration and communication between stakeholders; the accelerated production of valid and reliable evidence; a strategic alignment of stakeholder activity; and, more effective and efficient approaches to assessing and mitigating product risk.
The psychological impact of the COVID-19 crisis on young Swiss men participating in a cohort study
Authors: Marmet Simon , Wicki Matthias , Gmel Gerhard , Gachoud Céline , Daeppen Jean-Bernard , Bertholet Nicolas , Studer Joseph
Published: September 2021

AIMS:
The COVID-19 pandemic caused many disturbances to daily life worldwide and may also have significantly affected people’s psychological well-being. The present study aimed to describe the psychological impact of the crisis on our sample of young Swiss men and to examine differences due to their linguistic region, experiencing COVID-19 symptoms and living arrangements.

METHODS:
Based on an ongoing cohort study, we assessed a general-population sample of young Swiss men (n = 2345; average 29 years old) shortly before (from April 2019) and early on during the COVID-19 crisis (between 13 May and 8 June 2020). This was a unique opportunity to estimate the crisis’ psychological impact in the form of depression, perceived stress and sleep quality (assessed before and during COVID-19), and any crisis-induced fears, isolation or psychological trauma. Associations of psychological impact with living arrangements, experiencing COVID-19 symptoms and linguistic region (German-speaking vs French-speaking) were investigated using linear regression models.

FINDINGS:
By the time participants responded to our questionnaire, less than 1% had been tested positive for COVID-19, 2.6% had been tested negative and 14.7% had had some COVID-19 symptoms but had not been tested. About 8.2% of the sample reported at least some symptoms of psychological trauma (≥24 points on the Impact of Event Scale). On average, participants reported higher levels of fear for others (43.6% at least moderate) and economic fear (12.7% at least moderate) than fear for themselves (5.8% at least moderate). Those living alone and those who reported having COVID-19 symptoms themselves, or knowing someone with symptoms, reported higher overall psychological impact in the form of depression, perceived stress, sleep quality, psychological trauma, fear and isolation. Associations with linguistic region varied by outcome, with higher levels of depression and fear in French-speaking regions and higher levels of perceived stress and isolation in German-speaking regions. 

INTERPRETATION:
The crisis had a considerable impact on the psychological well-being of our sample of young Swiss men, and some groups were more affected than others: those living alone and those who had shown COVID-19 symptoms themselves or had known someone with symptoms may have felt a greater psychological impact from the crisis. Supporting those at a higher risk of psychological consequences in such crises, whether through structural measures or via individual support, should be an important aspect of crisis management and could help reduce the overall impact of the current pandemic on Switzerland’s population.
NOx emission modeling at cement plants with co-processing alternative fuels using ANN
Authors: ÖZTÜRK Betül , ÖZTÜRK Onur , KARADEMİR Aykan
Published: September 2021

The use of wastes as alternative fuel (AF) at the cement plants for clinkerization processes has increased in recent years as sustainable waste management. Such co-processing of AFs at cement plants causes some changes in the composition of the plant emissions, depending on waste type, kiln thermal power, thermal substitution rate, etc. Emissions of nitrogen oxides (NOx) are among the major environmental concerns in these plants. The paper includes a modeling study of NOx emissions at a cement plant during the co-processing of AFs. Due to the non-linear characteristic of the relationship between operational parameters and NOx emissions, the artificial neural network (ANN) approach was applied and studied. The study showed that NOx emissions can be predicted satisfactorily by using ANN at cement plants. Therefore, the model proposed may be used by cement plant operators to estimate their emission levels before starting the use of a new fuel source.
ÜNİVERSİTE ÖĞRENCİLERİNİN YAŞLI AYRIMCILIĞINA İLİŞKİN TUTUMLARININ BELİRLENMESİ
Authors: PEKESEN Mehtap , AKDENİZ Şengül , SİNAN Alper
Published: September 2021

Bu araştırmanın amacı, yaşlılık bilimi ve yaşlı bakımı üzerine eğitim alan Gerontoloji bölümü ve Yaşlı Bakım programı öğrencileri ile Sağlık Yüksekokulu’nda farklı programlarda eğitim alan üniversite öğrencilerinin yaşlı ayrımcılığına ilişkin tutumlarını belirlemektir. Tanımlayıcı tipteki bu araştırmanın çalışma grubunu Gerontoloji Bölümü, Yaşlı Bakımı Programı ve Sağlık Hizmetleri Meslek Yüksekokulunda diğer programlarda eğitim-öğretim gören toplam 780 öğrenci oluşturmaktadır. Veri toplama araçları olarak öğrenci bilgi formu ve Yaşlı Ayrımcılığı Tutum Ölçeği formu (YATÖ) kullanılmıştır. Verilerin analizi SPSS-23 paket programı ile elde edilmiştir. Araştırmadan elde edilen bulgulara göre; üniversite öğrencilerinin yaşlı ayrımcılığına yönelik çoğunlukla olumlu tutum sergilediği ve yaşlı ayrımcılığı tutum ölçeği puanları ile öğrencilerin cinsiyet, sınıf düzeyi, öğrenim görülen bölümü, mezuniyet sonrası yaşlı yetişkin ile araştırma isteği değişkenleri arasında anlamlı farklılık olduğu tespit edilmiştir (p
How is the effect of planned training given to women with preeclamptic pregnancy on oxidative stress and anxiety levels?: non-randomised controlled-study
Authors: TAŞÇI DURAN Emel , ÖĞÜT Serdal , ÖZKAYA Mehmet Okan
Published: September 2021

Objective: This study aimed to studying the effects of planned training given to women with preeclamptic pregnancy on stress-anxiety and oxidative stress levels.Method: A non-randomised controlled-study, carried out in Research and Application Hospital of one university. Questionnaire, scale application and laboratory evaluation for the control group were performed only once.Results: It has been determined in the study that the planned training given to the pregnant women who received a diagnosis of preeclampsia has decreased their oxidative stress levels and state anxiety levels.Conclusion: In addition to care and treatment for preeclampsia patients, it is thought that providing disease information education and psychological support will create a positive development in the treatment of the disease.
Information physics and quantum space technologies for natural hazard sensing, modelling and prediction
Authors: Perdigão Rui A. P.
Published: September 2021

Disruptive socio-natural transformations and climatic change, where system invariants and symmetries break down, defy the traditional complexity paradigms such as machine learning and artificial intelligence. In order to overcome this, we introduced non-ergodic Information Physics, bringing physical meaning to inferential metrics, and a coevolving flexibility to the metrics of information transfer, resulting in new methods for causal discovery and attribution. With this in hand, we develop novel dynamic models and analysis algorithms natively built for quantum information technological platforms, expediting complex system computations and rigour. Moreover, we introduce novel quantum sensing technologies in our Meteoceanics satellite constellation, providing unprecedented spatiotemporal coverage, resolution and lead, whilst using exclusively sustainable materials and processes across the value chain. Our technologies bring out novel information physical fingerprints of extreme events, with recently proven records in capturing early warning signs for extreme hydro-meteorologic events and seismic events, and do so with unprecedented quantum-grade resolution, robustness, security, speed and fidelity in sensing, processing and communication. Our advances, from Earth to Space, further provide crucial predictive edge and added value to early warning systems of natural hazards and long-term predictions supporting climatic security and action.
A produção do “aovivismo”:
Authors: De Almeida Nobre Pires Victor
Published: September 2021

O presente artigo tem como objetivo discutir a noção de performance no campo da música ao vivo, a partir de uma abordagem comunicacional, tendo como caso de estudo a tendência de produção de apresentações através das redes sociais durante o isolamento social adotado no combate à proliferação do novo coronavírus. Questões sobre a mediação tecnológica e documentação da performance; o “aovivismo” e temporalidades complexas dos produtos midiáticos; usos das redes sociais e novas interações entre músicos e fãs são alguns temas abordados para tentar entender o lugar da música ao vivo dentro da cultura midiática atual. Muito além de tentar entender a performance midiatizada como uma faceta oposta da performance incorporada e presencial, busca-se uma visão ampla que contemple a ação de indivíduos e tecnologias, buscando uma perspectiva que construa a música ao vivo contemporânea a partir de elementos não, necessariamente, musicais.
O que sobrevive dos protestos de 2013 em imagens:
Authors: De Sousa Maciel Jane Cleide
Published: September 2021

Os protestos de 2013 no Brasil marcaram a reflexão sobre como diversas tecnologias de comunicação participam das ações coletivas, entre elas, as fotografias, que tiveram um papel preponderante nesses movimentos. Neste artigo, buscamos problematizar o que seriam imagens/fotografias políticas nesta conjuntura brasileira e suas relações com o conceito de democracia. Por meio de uma metodologia exploratória de pesquisa, inventário, descrição e montagem de fotos, discutimos em um relato entre-imagens algumas das agências das fotografias entendidas não somente como prova visual ou registro mnemônico, mas como acontecimentos imagéticos que têm a potência de impulsionar a produção de comum. Usamos como base o arquivo do projeto Atlas #ProtestosBR, visando abordar a constituição comunicacional das narrativas imagéticas desses levantes, e ainda, ativar essa trama de fotos compreendidas como atores-redes cujas rememorações e sobrevivências são tarefas políticas importantes contra o esquecimento e o entendimento reducionista desses movimentos e de seus desdobramentos.
The Conflict-Free Replicated Datatype Algorithm for Detecting E-Commerce Phishing Website
Authors: Shonal Rath
Published: September 2021

By posing as a trustworthy company through electronic communication, a fraud effort is made to get sensitive and personal
information such as passwords, usernames, and financial data such as credit/debit card numbers. The phishing website will seem
just like the real website and will send the visitor to a page on the malicious website where they will be asked to submit personal
information. Machine learning techniques may be used to increase the accuracy of phishing website prediction. The suggested
technique predicts URL-based phishing websites using W3C-defined characteristics and provides the highest level of accuracy.
This technique makes advantage of URL characteristics. Phishing site urls have certain characteristics, which we discovered.
We are all experiencing a worldwide epidemic, which has resulted in a significant shift in people's lifestyles. People were
completely unprepared for such an event. As a result, everyone has had a tough time dealing with the circumstance. However, as
we all know, life moves on, and individuals have changed their lifestyles and adapted to the present circumstances. As a result,
the internet and online apps have become one of the most essential aspects of people's working environments. People's jobs are
becoming increasingly reliant on internet applications. As a result, the main concept is to alleviate the challenges that
programmers face in the IT industry.
Collection of the Buddhist sculptures of Mongolia of the National Museum of the Republic of Buryatia
Authors: Бардалеева С.Б.
Published: September 2021

В статье впервые рассматривается собранная Национальным музеем Республики Бурятия коллекция буддийской скульптуры Монголии, связанной с именем Г. Дзанабадзара (1635–1723), основоположника монгольской школы в буддийском искусстве. В ходе изучения коллекции использовалась визуальная и сравнительная методика, а также знакомство с авторскими работами Мастера в музеях Монголии. В результате были выявлены три группы буддийских скульптур с характерными особенностями этой школы: цельное толстостенное литье, блестящая позолота, комбинированное золочение, особая техника освящения скульптур. Ярким украшением коллекции является авторская работа самого Дзанабадзара — скульптура Будды долголетия Амитаюса. Кроме того, около тридцати скульптур XVIII–XIX вв. представляют его школу. Третья группа скульптур состоит из поздних работ монгольских мастеров в виде реплик и подражаний. О коллекции монгольской скульптуры музея упоминалось в сообщении автора статьи на научной конференции в Монголии, посвященной 370-летию Дзанабадзара. Целью данной статьи является возможность ознакомить читателей с «эталонными» работами Великого Дзанабадзара и его школы, создавших базу для творчества следующих поколений художников.

The collection of the Buddhist sculpture of Mongolia, which is related to the founder of the Mongolian school in the Buddhist art G. Zanabazar (1635–1723), is observed for the first time at this article. The process of research of the collection involved visual and comparative methods as well as conversance with the master’s works in museums of Mongolia. As a result, three groups of the Buddhist sculptures with special features of the school were fetched out: one-piece and heavy-walled casting, lucent gilding, special technic of sculpture consecrating. The collection cherry on top is Zanabazar’s own work — a sculpture of Buddha of longevity Amitayus. Furthermore, about thirty sculptures of 18th – 19th centuries represent his school. The third group of the sculptures consists of late works of Mongolian masters by way of replica and imitating. This collection of the Mongolian sculptures of the museum was mentioned by the article author at scientific conference in Mongolia dedicated to the 350th anniversary of Zanabazar’s birth. The article aim is to introduce to the readers the “reference” works of the great Zanabazar and his school, which prepared a basis for creation for the next generation of artists.
Kuya. Zendo
Authors: Чандра Л.
Published: September 2021

Статья посвящена иконографии образов буддийского монаха Куя и священнослужителя Дзэндо. Приведены известные скульптурные изображения, находящиеся в храмах Японии. Перевод статьи Локеша Чандры из «Словаря буддийской иконографии» выполнен С.М. Белокуровой.

This article is about the meanings and iconography of the Buddhist monk Kuya and priest Zendo. The well-known sculptural images that are in the temples of Japan are given. The translation of Lokesh Chandra's article from the Dictionary of Buddhist Iconography was made by S.М. Belokurova.
Identifying regions of a gene that are susceptible to mutation
Authors:   American University of the Middle East, Kuwait, Bulut Alper , Dogan Fatih
Published: September 2021

In this article, the susceptibility of any gene to mutation is explained through the tumor suppressor gene TP53 using the concept of the energy of a graph. We considered the structure of TP53 gene as a weighted graph where the weights are the bond dissociation energies. We computed energies of each exon and investigated how they distributed over the bases. We observed that exons 4 and 12 have unusual energy distributions compared to other exons. The energy was found to be signifi- cantly reduced relative to other regions between the 44th and 47th codons of exon 4, and this is in line with the literature results to which these regions are subject to severe missense and frameshift mutations. The energy of exon 12 changes very rapidly at very short intervals and is not consistently distributed across the exon. The excited energy probability distribution of exon 9 is used to determine the most vulnerable region of exon 9 when subjected to any physical or chemical external influences.
Проблема изучения волевой и физической подготовок
как показателей доблести и самоотверженности личности
в героическом дастане «Китаби-Деде Коркут»
Authors: Асланлы М.И.
Published: September 2021

Рассмотрено формирование волевых и физических качеств личности на примере произведения народного эпоса «Китаби-Деде Коркут». Обоснованы идеи яркого отражения в этом эпосе нравов, обычаев, духовных качеств азербайджанского народа – свободолюбия, патриотизма, верности и отваги. Подчерки-вается общественная природа, включенность личности в систему социальных отношений. Выявляются особенности конкретного исторического периода, характер принадлежности личности к тому или иному социальному классу, группе, что накладывает свой отпечаток па черты личности, определяя образцы ее поведения. Определено, что в «Китаби-Деде Коркут» личность является не только объектом тех или иных воздействий со стороны окружающей социальной среды, но и субъектом деятельности, в том числе в сфере исторических действий
Методика занятий физическими упражнениями на промысловых судах
в условиях ограниченного пространства
Authors: Зайцев А.А. , Зайцева В.Ф. , Сорока Б.В.
Published: September 2021

Проведено исследование состояния спортивно-оздоровительной среды на промысловых судах. Установлено, что занятия физическими упражнениями на судах носят стихийный и не-регулярный характер. Главной причиной является отсутствие современных методических рекомендаций по организации таких занятий в зависимости от предпочтений субъекта. Разработаны комплексы и варианты планирования двигательной активности морских специалистов в условиях ограниченного пространства судна
Результаты исследования эффективности электронных образовательных ресур-сов
как средства повышения информационной компетенции
выпускников вузов Росгвардии
Authors: Заскалькин Е.Б.
Published: September 2021

Рассмотрены результаты педагогического эксперимента, подтверждающие успеш-ность реализации инновационной модели электронных образовательных ресурсов, которая в сочетании со специальной методической системой способна обеспечить формирование высокого уровня информационной компетенции выпускников институтов Росгвардии, перспективы её применения в процессе обучения, а также направления дальнейших исследований
Особенности реализации информационной стратегии высшей
образовательной организации
Authors: Гущин А.В. , Ваганова О.И. , Филатова О.Н.
Published: September 2021

Представлены результаты изучения особенностей информационной стратегии высших обра-зовательных учреждений. Подробный анализ нормативно-правовой документации позволил сформировать составляющие информационной (цифровой) стратегии высшей образовательной организации, без кото-рой невозможно развитие образовательной организации в условиях цифровой экономики Российской Феде-рации
ELECTIVE CARDIOVERSION: INDICATIONS, SUCCESS AND COMPLICATIONS. FIVE YEAR EXPERIENCE IN A TERTIARY CARE HOSPITAL IN PAKISTAN
Authors: Ahmed Intisar , Shahab Hunaina , Ahmed Bilal , Shams Pirbhat , Khan Aamir Hameed
Published: September 2021

Objectives: This study aimed to determine the indications, success rate of elective cardioversion and its manifest complications.
Methodology: It is a retrospective study involving 53 patients. We reviewed the hospital records files for the demographic data including age, gender, as well as indication of cardioversion, duration of arrhythmia and date of cardioversion along with complications.
Results: Out of 53 patients, 58.5% (31) were males with a mean age of 48.17 ± 18.43 years. Arrhythmia related symptoms (palpitations and fatigue) were the indication for cardioversion in 44% (23) of the subjects. Our data showed that 98.1%( 52) were cardioverted to sinus rhythm successfully with a median energy of 100 joules. Out of those who underwent successful cardioversion, 92.5% (49) were followed up till 1 year after the cardioversion. At six week follow up, all the patients were found in sinus rhythm. At 6 months follow up, 94.2% (49) remained in sinus rhythm, while at 1 year follow up, 73% (38) of the patients remained in sinus rhythm. All patients were anticoagulated for at least four weeks after cardioversion. None of the patients required pacemaker and none of them developed stroke after cardioversion.
Conclusion: Electrical cardioversion for atrial fibrillation and flutter is a low risk procedure in our population and it has a high success rate and relatively low complications.
IDENTITI SENIBINA MELAYU ISLAM DALAM PERANCANGAN DAN STRUKTUR RUANG DALAMAN RUMAH TRADISIONAL MELAYU KELANTAN
Authors: OTHMAN NOR HAFIZA , SHUAIB ABD AZIZ
Published: September 2021

Perancangan dan struktur ruang yang terdapat pada rumah tradisional melayu kelantan dianggap satu komponen penting di dalam identiti senibina melayu islam. Susunan ruang dan bahagian-bahagian komponen bangunan rumah melayu banyak disesuaikan dengan kehendak islam seperti pengasingan ruang lelaki dan ruang wanita. Penumpuan tesis ini melibatkan rumah jenis tiang dua belas di negeri kelantan melalui analisis lukisan terukur yang diperolehi daripada ’the centre for the study of built environment in malay world melayu’(kalam). Ia menggunakan kaedah kualitatif analisis kandungan dengan menggunakan pendekatan deskriptif atau ’exploranary research’. Instrumen yang digunakan adalah temubual berstruktur. Ia dikaji melalui pengamatan, penerokaan dan penghuraian terhadap aspek susun atur ruang melalui ideologi islam yang menyebabkan perubahan nilai, estetik dan orientasi pemikiran di dalam reka bentuk rumah tradisional melayu kelantan.
 
Planning and spatial structure found in traditional Malay house Kelantan is considered an important component in the architectural identity of the Malay Muslims. Spatial arrangement and component parts of buildings Malay houses many Islamic customized spatial isolation of men and women separate. Convergence thesis involves twelve pillars of the house in Kelantan through analysis of measured drawings derived from 'The Centre for the Study of Built Environment in the Malay Malay World' (KALAM). It uses the method of qualitative content analysis using descriptive approach or 'exploranary research. The instrument used was a structured interview. It was reviewed through observation, exploration and elaboration of aspects of the layout of the space through which the Islamic ideology of changes in value, aesthetics and orientation of thought in the design of traditional Malay house Kelantan.
KESERASIAN PENGGUNAAN TUMBUHAN DALAM LANDSKAP MELAYU DENGAN ISLAM DI BANDAR KOTA BHARU
Authors: RAMLE NUR HAFIZAH , SHUAIB AB. AZIZ , ABDULLAH RAMLE , OTHMAN NORHAFIZAH
Published: September 2021

Kajian yang dijalankan adalah untuk mengkaji keserasian seni landskap Melayu dengan Islam khususnya bagi landskap di bandar Kota Bharu. Agama Islam yang di bawa ke Tanah Melayu setelah sekian lama telah mempengaruhi budaya serta persekitaran masyarakat Melayu. Sifat Islam yang fleksible dan perlu kepada penyebarluasan atau pendakwahan ini menyebabkan berlakunya asimilasi budaya di kalangan masyarakat Melayu. Asimilasi budaya oleh agama Islam yang berlaku dalam masyarakat Melayu banyak mengubah corak kehidupan secara langsung atau tidak langsung. Ini di mana berlakunya pengaruh agama Islam dalam kehidupan seharian masyarakat Melayu termasuklah persekitarannya. Dalam kajian yang dijalankan di Bandar Kota Bharu-Bandar Raya Islam yang ingin dibangunkan oleh Majlis Perbandaran Kota Bharu, landskap yang berunsurkan Islam cuba diterapkan di bandar tersebut. Unsurunsur Islam yang cuba diterapkan dalam landskap Bandar Kota Bharu ini sedikit sebanyak menghakis nilai landskap Melayu tempatan. Penggunaan spesis tumbuhan yang kebanyakannya dari Timur Tengah telah mengubah landskap Melayu sekitarnya. Oleh itu, kajian ini akan cuba melihat keserasian seni landskap Melayu dengan Islam agar dapat memberi satu sudut pandangan yang lebih jelas tentang pemahaman nilai disamping dapat mengekalkan identiti Melayu.
 
The study was carried out to examine the compatibility of the Malay Islamic art landscape, particularly for landscaping in the city of Kota Bharu. Islam has been brought into Malaya since a long time ago and it has influenced the culture and environment of the Malay community. The flexible nature of Islam and the need to propagate dissemination has resulted in the cultural assimilation among the Malay communities. Cultural assimilation of Islam, which occurred in many of the Malay community to change the pattern of life directly or indirectly. This is where the influence of Islam spread in the Malay community life, including the environment. A study conducted in the city of Kota Bharu, City of Islamdesired to be developed by the Municipal Council of Kota Bharu, attempts to apply islamic landscape in the city. Islamic elements adopted in Kota Bharu City landscape is a bit much to erode the landscape of the local Malays. The use of plant species, mostly from the Middle East, has changed the landscape of the surrounding Malay. Therefore, this study attempts to look at the compatibility of the Malay Islamic landscape art in order to give a deeper understanding as well as to maintain the identity of the Malays.
INSTRUMEN KESEDIAAN PEMBELAJARAN TERARAH KENDIRI
Authors: Mat Daud Khairul Azhar , Khidzir Nik Zulkarnaen , Othman Hasyamuddin
Published: September 2021

AbstrakInstrumen kesediaan pembelajaran terarah kendiri (KPTK) adalah merupakan instrumen yangdibangunkan bagi mengukur tahap kesediaan pelajar untuk belajar secara terarah kendiri. InstrumenKPTK dibangunkan hasil daripada adaptasi intrumen ”self-directed learning readiness scale” (SDLRS)yang dibangunkan oleh Guglielmino (1977). Instrumen SDLRS ini diadaptasikan supaya penggunaaninstrumen yang akan dibangunkan dapat disesuaikan dengan iklim setempat dari pelbagai aspek yangsaling mempengaruhi dalam sistem pengajaran dan pembelajaran di Malaysia. Antara aspek yang salingmempengaruhi sistem pengajaran dan pembelajaran di Malaysia adalah seperti aspek pengurusan,pelaksanaan, sistem pembelajaran, kemudahan infrastruktur, motivasi pelajar, pencapaian dan tahapsosioekonomi pelajar. Pembangunan instrumen KPTK ini melalui lima fasa utama iaitu ; penterjemahan,pengesahan dari pakar bahasa, kajian rintis, analisis kebolehpercayaan dan akhirnya pembangunanformat instrumen. Melalui analisis yang dibuat, adalah didapati nilai kebolehpercayaan instrumen inisangat tinggi iaitu alpha cronbach, ? = 0.9204. Kesediaan pembelajaran terarah kendiri terbentuk daripadatiga konstruk utama iaitu Pengurusan kendiri (alpha cronbach,? = 0.8780), Keazaman untuk belajar (alphacronbach,? = 0.8634), dan kawalan kendiri (alpha cronbach,? = 0.8496).
Abstract
The instrument of Self-Directed Learning Readiness Scale (SDLRS) is an instrument developed tomeasure students’ readiness for self-directed learning. The SDLRS instrument was developed by adaptingthe original instrument which is established from Guglielminno (1977). The original SDLRS instrumentfrom Guglielmino (1977) has been adapted in order to mismatch its application with the local culture froma variety of aspects influencing the Malaysian education system. The particular aspects that influencethe Malaysian educational system is management, implementation, learning systems, infrastructure,student motivation, achievement and students socioeconomics. The development of SDLRS is through aproper process with five main phases namely; language expertise, pilot test, the analysis of reliability andfinally, the development of an instrument format. Through the analysis, it is found that the value of theseinstruments has a very high reliability of Cronbach alpha, ? = 0.9204. Self-directed learning readiness isformed by three constructs such as Self-Management (Cronbach alpha, ? = 0.8780), determination tolearn (Cronbach alpha, ? = 0.8634), and self-control (Cronbach alpha, ? = 0.8496).