bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Efficacy & Safety of Omalizumab in Indian Adult Patients with Severe Allergic Asthma: A Retrospective Observational Study
Authors:   DM, Consultant and head, Pulmonary medicine, Amrita school of medicine, Faridabad, India, Khanna Arjun , Talwar Deepak ,   DM, Chairman , Metro center for respiratory diseases, Metro hospital, Noida, India
Published: July 2023

Background: We designed the present study to understand the characteristics of patients who initiate Omalizumab in a real-world setting and understand the long-term outcomes of Omalizumab in India. Methods: This was a retrospective, observational, cohort study using the data from health records of a tertiary care center (June 2018 and May 2020) in north India. We included patients aged 18 years or over with IgE mediated asthma (IgE levels 30-1500 IU/ml) who were prescribed omalizumab therapy at MCRD Severe Asthma Clinic for a minimum duration of 16 weeks. Patients were evaluated at 16 weeks (±2 weeks) and 52 weeks(±4 weeks). Exacerbations, hospitalizations/emergency visits, medications, asthma control test (ACT) score, and lung function before/after initiation with omalizumab therapy were assessed. Results: A total of 101 patients were included in the study. The mean age of patients was 61.1 years, with only 24.8% patients aged less than 50 years The number of exacerbations per year significantly improved (p <0.001) from a mean baseline of 6.34±2.04 to 1.52±0.99 at 16 weeks, 2.81±1.63 at 52 weeks. We observed a significant improvement(p<0.001) in ACT score, frequency of OCS bursts, and FEV1 at 16 weeks and 52 weeks. There were statistically significant improvements(p<0.001) in hospitalizations/ER visits per year and reductions in mean ICS dosage and mean number of medications prescribed for asthma daily. Conclusion: Omalizumab led to improved asthma control, lung function, and QoL and allowed a reduction in the dosage of medications for asthma. The improvement was observed irrespective of age and biomarker levels.
Limb Salvage after Covid-19 Related Major Arterial Thrombosis in an 81 -Year Lady with Critical Limb Ischemia: A Case Report
Authors:   Consultant of General and Vascular Surgery, AMC Hospital, Hurghada, Red Sea, Egypt, Khalil Ayman
Published: July 2023

Hypercoagulable state and thromboembolic events are common extra-pulmonary complications of COVID-19 that are increasingly reported in the literature. Unfortunately unlike VTE, no remarkable data are available on arterial thrombosis in SARS-CoV2 infected patients, and despite the use of anticoagulant and antiplatelet therapies, severe arterial thrombotic complications are observed. The objective of this case study is to share our experience about COVID-19 related peripheral arterial thrombosis and highlight the management plan of the resulting CLI in an elderly patient. It is a case report of an 81- year lady that developed fever, vomiting, and bone aches for 3 days before being transferred to the fever hospital with gastrointestinal upset, where she was admitted to normal ward and the diagnosis of COVID-19 was confirmed by RT-PCR. The patient improved and discharged to home after one week, 5 days later she started to complain of painful right foot then the pain involved the whole leg later on with fixed color changes and coldness, however, the diagnosis of acute ischemia was missed for one week more until the patient came to our department, and arterial duplex revealed extensive thrombosis of the SFA, popliteal and tibial arteries with CLI (ABI was<0.4). The patient was prepared for prompt vascular intervention and surgical embolectomy was performed via combined popliteal and femoral approaches. A long, thick, more gelatinous and darker thrombus was retrieved both proximally and distally. The limb was saved with fairly good distal runoff. Unfortunately, one week after the operation the patient slipped and developed fracture neck femur of the same limb, and she was operated on one month later. The patient had uneventful postoperative course, and such lucky 81years lady kept a viable well-functioning limb and could walk again. In conclusion, the key points of our case study include vigilant consideration of the arterial thrombosis in COVID-19 infected patients, routine monitoring of D-dimer levels with initiation of full-dose anticoagulation if levels elevated by six times the upper limit of normal, as well as prompt diagnosis of ALI, and urgent surgical revascularization to save the limb.
Korelasi antara Skor Indeks Plasenta Akreta (IPA) dan Perdarahan Seksio Sesarea Intraoperatif di RSUP Dr. Sardjito Jogjakarta
Authors: Manambual Sinaga Dede Frits , Sudadi Sudadi , Fajar Apsari Ratih Kumala
Published: July 2023

Latar Belakang: Plasenta akreta spektrum merupakan kondisi obstetri yang memiliki resiko tinggi terjadinya perdarahan masif dan komplikasi terkait lainnya. Indeks Plasenta Akreta (IPA) diusulkan untuk memprediksi resiko perlekatan plasenta abnormal dengan probabilitas terjadinya invasi berbanding paralel dengan skor IPA.Tujuan: Mencari korelasi skor IPA dengan perdarahan yang terjadi intraoperatif pada pasien yang dilakukan seksio sesarea (SC) elektif di RSUP Dr. Sardjito Jogjakarta.Subjek dan Metode: Observasional retrospektif dengan melihat data rekam medis pasien dengan sangkaan plasenta akreta spektrum yang dilakukan pemeriksaan skor indeks plasenta akreta dan dilakukan SC elektif di RSUP Dr. Sardjito periode Januari 2019 sampai Desember 2021. Hasil: Terdapat korelasi yang bermakna antara skor IPA dan perdarahan SC intraoperatif (p=0,001) dengan arah korelasi positif dan kekuatan korelasi dalam kategori sedang (r=0,495). Skor IPA (B=389; p=0.013) dan durasi operasi (B=18,1, p=0.001) berpengaruh signifikan terhadap jumlah perdarahan SC intraoperatif dalam penelitian ini.Simpulan: Terdapat korelasi positif sedang antara skor IPA dengan jumlah perdarahan SC intraoperatif pada pasien sangkaan plasenta akreta spektrum yang dilakukan SC elektif di RSUP Dr. Sardjito Jogjakarta
Curbing incessant security threats bedevilling Northeastern states of Nigeria: Implication for library and information service and practice
Authors: Liman Yakubu Attahiru
Published: July 2023

The security situation in Nigeria keeps deteriorating each passing day as over 200 million people faces security threats in almost all the states in the country. The issues of Boko Haram phenomenon, Kalare elements, kidnapping, drug abuse, rape, gender violence, Fulani helmsmen, abduction and other forms of security threats are on the increase with citizens been killed and properties destroyed on a daily basis. It is on this basis that this study investigated the roles of libraries and information science professionals in curbing incessant security threats bedevilling Northeastern states in Nigeria. The objectives of the study include: to determine the causes of incessant security threats bedevilling Northeastern states in Nigeria, to assess the influence of incessant security threats bedevilling Northeastern states in Nigeria and to identify the preventive mechanism of incessant security threats bedevilling Northeastern states in Nigeria. This study was guided by descriptive research design. Quantitative and qualitative method was adopted for the study. Fifty two (52) copies of questionnaire were analysed for the study. One person each from the Northeastern states was interviewed as qualitative data to compliment the quantitative data. The findings of the study revealed that poor parenting, peer groups, lack of western education, drug abuse and illiteracy were responsible for the causes of insecurity bedevilling the north east. It also revealed that the influence of peer groups, mass media, and community was most responsible for insecurity bedevilling the north east region. The study advocates that the government and non-governmental agencies should sustain the efforts of education, technical and vocational activities in engaging the minds of youth as a preventive mechanism to curb incessant security threats in the north east of the state in Nigeria. The study concluded that though not all the youths in the Northeastern states participated in the study, however, sustaining programmes through technical, vocational and small business activities were found to be useful in curbing insecurity in the north east region The study recommended that frequent programmes should be encouraged to engage the mind of the youth to be responsible and responsive to the society. Library and information professionals should provide resources, services and programmes that can promote literacy, personal and national development as well as security of Nigeria as a country.
Collection development policy and utilization of academic library resources in Nigeria
Authors: Buraimo Olayinka , Madukoma Ezinwanyi , Oduwole Adebambo Adewale , Olusanya Francis Olufemi
Published: July 2023

This research work examined the roles of collection development policy towards utilization of academic library resources in three (03) public universities in Ogun State. The study adopted the use of descriptive survey research design and employed total enumeration sampling techniques to sample forty five (45) academic librarians in the study area. However, thirty seven (37) academic librarians form the sample size for the study which gave a response rate of 82.2%. Primary data collected through structured and validated questionnaire were analyzed using descriptive statistics (simple percentage, means and standard deviation). Findings showed that collection development policy have a positive impact on utilization of academic libraries resources in the areas like assisting academic libraries in the procurement of library information/materials resources such as textbooks, journals article, monograph, reference materials, databases, computes etc. It was also gathered that, inadequate funding, attitude of the university management, high cost of information resources and materials due to exchange rate fluctuation, increase demand for information/materials resources by library patrons among others were factors affecting collection development policy toward utilization of library information resources. Furthermore, findings revealed that in order to encourage the use library information/materials resources, academic libraries should ensure that collection development be based on users and faculty request, be in line with the stipulated curriculum, purchase must be built on quality resources, exchange rate fluctuation must be take into consideration before making procurement among others. It is therefore recommended that the head of academic library must ensure that all fund release to the library either the 10% from the management or the accrued TETFUND intervention be judiciously utilized. Also, while building collections, either old or new, the collection development librarian(s) should make sure that all disciplines within the jurisdiction of the university were covered and well represented without any bias or prejudice.
Library services provision to visually-impaired users in academic libraries: A gap in the literature
Authors: Abdussalam Titilola Aminat Bayero , Aina Lenrie Olatokunbo , Issa Abdulwahab Olanrewaju , Fajonyomi Oluwafemi
Published: July 2023

The importance of providing library and information services to the visually-impaired students for educational pursuit in academic libraries cannot be ignored. This is because the students cannot use the normal facilities that their sighted counterparts uses, they require special facilities and services. This paper sought to provide a systematic review of theoretical and empirical literature about services provision for visually-impaired students in academic libraries. Reviewing the related literature focuses mainly on studies about availability of and accessibility to facilities for this category of students, perceptions about providing services for the students, training in visually-impaired services provision, accessibility to the services by the students, constraints to effective visually-impaired services provision in academic libraries as well as appraisal of reviewed literature. An in-depth account of the selected and related literature indicated that, many libraries in the university seldom provide services for the students who are visually-impaired due to limited financial and human resources, insufficient assistive technology, inadequacy of funding and absence of trained personnel among others. This category of students have limited access to many of the major required facilities and services. Furthermore, the article contributes to the growing body of knowledge and builds on existing literature in this area of study.
On exact solutions of the equation of continuity
Authors:   Al-Farabi Kazakh National University, Abenov M. M. , N. A. Bolat N. A. ,   Al-Farabi Kazakh National University
Published: July 2023

The continuum of exact solutions of the two-dimensional continuity equation for stationary, planeparallel fluid flow is found in the article. Only specific solutions of this equation corresponding to a vortex-free fluid flow are described in the classical literature. At the same time, components of an arbitrary analytical function of a complex variable are used, playing the role of a velocity potential and a current function. In this paper we give a generalization of this method, which also gives vortex-free solutions to the continuity equation.
A comparative analysis of neural network models for hand gesture recognition methods
Authors:   International University of Information Technologies, Amirgaliyev Y. N. ,   Institute of Information and Computer Technologies, Mukhanov S. B. ,   International University of Information Technologies, Zhexenov D. B. ,   International University of Information Technologies, Kalzhigitov N. K. ,   International University of Information Technologies, Li A. S. ,   International University of Information Technologies, Yevdokimov D. D. ,   International University of Information Technologies, Kenshimov C. ,   Institute of Information and Computer Technologies
Published: July 2023

In recent years, gesture recognition methods have undergone major changes. Because the very demand for it has reached a different level. Humans have increasingly begun using various areas of human activity. The purpose of gesture recognition is to record gestures formed in a certain way and then tracked by a device such as a camera. Hand gestures can be used as a form of communication within many different applications. It can be used by people with various disabilities, including those with hearing and speech impairments, to communicate and interact socially with others. Our research demonstrates various methods for implementing hand gesture recognition based on Hidden Markov Model (HMM), Convolutional Neural Network (CNN), Diffractive Deep Neural Network (D2NN) and other neural networks. This research reviews previous approaches and results of hand gesture recognition methods, hypotheses, diagrams, as well as a comparative review between various gesture recognition methods are given in this paper.
Survey and analysis of computer emergency response team services
Authors:   L.N. Gumilyov Eurasian National University, Amrenov A. A. , Nurusheva A. M. ,   L.N. Gumilyov Eurasian National University
Published: July 2023

This article discusses the functions and services of CERTs. First CERT was created with the goal to have more organized and structured approach to the computer security incident handling process. The creation of such CERTs contributes to an increase in the country’s global cybersecurity index. Services that KZ-CERT provide to protect people using the Internet from malicious activity of intruders are analyzed. KZ-CERT is the center for users of national information systems and the Internet segment, which provides the collection and analysis of information on computer incidents, advisory and technical support to users in preventing computer security threats. The competence of the service includes the processing of the computer incidents in order to identify and neutralize them.
ETL process for water resources and demographics data: an open source data processing tools and visualizations
Authors:   Al-Farabi Kazakh National University, Zhiyenbayev M. M. , Ospan A. G. ,   Al-Farabi Kazakh National University, Mansurova M. E. ,   Al-Farabi Kazakh National University
Published: July 2023

Open data portals have become increasingly popular in recent years as more and more governments, organizations, and businesses recognize the benefits of making data publicly available for researchers, analysts and decision-making platforms. Many governments have launched their portal at the national, regional, and local levels. In addition to traditional government datasets such as demographics, finance, and transportation, open data portals are increasingly providing access to a broader range of data types, including environmental data, health data, and social media data. Many open data portals are offering improved tools for data analysis and visualization, making it easier for users to extract insights from the data. Increased collaboration and engagement between government, businesses, and the public, with features such as forums and hackathons. The purpose of this research is to find a way to automate data collecting and visualization processes by using different open source technologies and promoting Open Data Portal by using environmental data, especially water resources and pollution data from the Agency for Strategic Planning and Reforms of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Bureau of National Statistics.
Development of an algorithm for obtaining data from thematic internet resources
Authors:   Al-Farabi Kazakh National University, Mambetov S. , Begimbayeva Ye. ,   International IT University; Satbayev University, Khikmetov A. ,   Al-Farabi Kazakh National University, Joldasbayev S. ,   Al-Farabi Kazakh National University
Published: July 2023

With the rapid development of the Internet, users are actively sharing their personal data and other information on many social networks. Information on the Internet should be analyzed to make sure that it is reliable and does not pose a threat to the public. Based on this, there is a need to collect, monitor and analyze this information. Data collection is a complex task, depending on the structure of each web page. Since not all resources allow you to collect information, you have to use many methods. The proposed article shows effective ways of using syntactic analysis to obtain information. The method of semantic analysis (parsing) of the contents of web pages is explained using a program written in Python based on the BeatifulSoup library. In addition, the focus is on methods of collecting information through other APIs, using tools to emulate user behavior in the browser. An algorithm for extracting information from thematic Internet resources using the BeatifulSoup + Requests library is presented. As a result, information was obtained from Englishand Russian-speaking hacker and carding forums.
Self Service Technology, Kualitas Layanan Jasa, Pemasaran Hubungan (Relationship Marketing) terhadap Loyalitas Nasabah melalui Kepuasan Nasabah Bank BCA KCP Kupang Jaya Surabaya
Authors: Suprapto Redy Eko hari , Setyawardani Rossitya Dwi
Published: July 2023

This study aims to determine the effect of self service technology,  service  quality,  relationship marketings on customer  loyalty  through  customer  satisfaction.  This  study  uses  the  subject  of  Bank  BCA  KCP  Kupang  Jaya  Surabaya  and  data  analysis  using   quantitative analysis with analytical  techniques  using  path  analysis.  The  data  was  obtained by purposive sampling technique and the researcher  distributed  questionnaires  to  the  customers of Bank  BCA  KCP  Kupang  Jaya  Surabaya  and  a  sample  of  100  respondents.  The results  showed  that  self  service  technology,  service  quality,  relationship  marketing  had a significant direct effect on customer satisfaction, while service quality and relationship marketing had a significant effect on customer loyalty, while self service  technology  and customer satisfaction had no significant effect on customer loyalty. The results of the path  analysis  test  show  that  customer  satisfaction  is  not  an  mediasi  variable  in  the  effect  of  self  service  technology  on  customer  loyalty,  customer  satisfaction  is  not  an  mediasi  variable  in  the  influence  of  service  quality  on  customer  loyalty  and  customer   satisfaction  is not an  mediasi  variable  in  the  effect  of  relationship  marketing  (relationship  marketing)  on customer loyalty.
RECOGNITION-BASED REWARD AND WORKPLACE HARMONY IN MANUFACTURING COMPANIES IN PORT HARCOURT, RIVERS STATE, NIGERIA
Authors: Adim Chidiebere Victor , David Gabby Okwudiri
Published: July 2023

Purpose: This study investigated the relationship between recognition-based reward and workplace harmony in manufacturing companies in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria.Methodology: The study adopted the cross-sectional survey in its investigation of the variables. Primary source of data was generated through self- administered questionnaire. The target population of this study consists of 253 employees of 7 manufacturing companies in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria. The sample size of 151 was determined using Taro Yamane sample size formula. The reliability of the instrument was achieved by the use of the Cronbach Alpha coefficient with all the items scoring above 0.70. Data generated were analyzed and presented using both descriptive and inferential statistical techniques. The hypothesis was tested using the Spearman’s Rank Order Correlation Statistics. The tests were carried out at a 95% confidence interval and a 0.05 level of significance.Findings: The study findings revealed that there is significant relationship between recognition-based reward and workplace harmony in manufacturing companies in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria.Recommendation: The study recommends that management of manufacturing firms should be keen on the use of Recognition-based because it has proven to be a way of motivating employees. Implementing recognition-based programs would create a positive work environment, followed by reinforcing positive behaviours and motivating high performance.
uso de museus e memoriais virtuais como ferramenta didática – pedagógica no ensino de história
Authors: Jorge Hassan Marra , Nascimento Bruna Carvalho
Published: July 2023

O final do século XX e o início XXI marca de maneira significativa a educação brasileira e mundial, em especial, devido ao surgimento de novas tecnologias, que passa a integrar de forma contínua o ambiente escolar. Assim, é necessário a inserção de novas tecnologias no ambiente escolar, de forma a colaborar para uma mediação de ensino ainda mais eficiente entre professores e alunos. Sob essa ótica, a pesquisa aqui abordada buscou dialogar sobre o uso de museus virtuais como recurso didático para aulas de história no ensino médio. O recorte histórico escolhido para se trabalhar junto aos discentes, foi o período que abrange os governos totalitários do início do século XX e as ditaduras militares inseridas na américa latina a partir dos anos de 1960. No intuito de alcançar os objetivos propostos, foram escolhidos para realização das atividades o “Museu de Auschwitz” e o “Memorial da Democracia” como ferramentas didáticas.
 
Abstract
The end of the twentieth century and the beginning of the 21st century significantly marks Brazilian and global education, in particular, due to the emergence of new technologies, which are continuously integrating the school environment. Thus, itis necessary to insert new technologies in the school environment, in order to collaborate for an even more efficient teaching mediation between teachers and students. From this perspective, the research approached here sought to discuss the use of virtual museums as a teaching resource for history classes in high school. The historical outline chosen to work with the students, was the period that covers the totalitarian governments of the beginning of the 20th century and the military dictatorships inserted in Latin America from the 1960s. In order to achieve the proposed objectives, they were chosen to the “Auschwitz Museum” and the “Democracy Memorial” as teaching tools.
Keywords: Virtual Museums; Virtual Memorial; Patrimony; History teaching.
desenvolvimento dos Três Mundos da Matemática no estudo de Funções Trigonométricas com o GeoGebra
Authors: Costa Lucas de Brito , Vieira William , Imafuku Roberto Seidi , Pereira Emanuel Fabiano Menezes
Published: July 2023

As tecnologias digitais e suas múltiplas funcionalidades têm tomado um papel importante no dia a dia da sociedade moderna, no entanto, seu uso no ambiente escolar, assim como seu papel na formação de professores, ainda é limitado. Pensando em colaborar com uma mudança neste quadro, neste trabalho avaliamos as potencialidades e limitações do uso do GeoGebra nos processos de ensino e de aprendizagem de funções trigonométricas. Para atingir esse objetivo, foram elaboradas atividades que buscam avaliar o papel dos parâmetros no gráfico da função cosseno com uso do aplicativo Geogebra Classroom. As atividades foram aplicadas para onze estudantes de um curso de Licenciatura em Matemática de uma instituição pública de ensino por meio de uma oficina remota. Após a realização das atividades, foram enviados aos licenciandos um questionário avaliativo da oficina e das atividades propostas. O referencial teórico utilizado nas análises dos protocolos é os Três Mundos da Matemática. As análises indicam interações favoráveis entre os participantes e as tecnologias utilizadas, e que estes tiveram êxito em responder as questões propostas. Além disso, no questionário avaliativo, os participantes apontaram interesse em utilizarem-se das estratégias apresentadas na escola básica.
 
Abstract
Digital technologies and their multiple functionalities have taken an important role in the routine of modern society, however, their use within school environments, alongside their role in teacher training, is still limited. Thinking of collaborating to a change in this scenario, in this work we evaluated the potentialities and limitations in the use of GeoGebra in the teaching and learning processes of trigonometrical functions. To reach this objective, activities that seek to assessthe role of the parameters in the cosine function graph with the usage of the GeoGebra Classroom appwere developed. The activities were applied to eleven students of a LicentiateDegree in Mathematics of a public educational institution through a remote workshop. After carrying out the activities, an evaluation questionnaire of the workshop and the activities was sent to the undergraduate students. The theoretical framework used in the analysis of the protocols was the Three Worlds of Mathematics. The analysis indicates favorable interactions between the participants and the technologyused, and that said participants were successful in answering the proposed questions. Furthermore, in the evaluation questionnaire, the participants showed interest in usingthe presented strategies in basic school.
Keywords: Three Worlds of Mathematics, GeoGebra, DICT, Trigonometry, Mathematical Education.
uso da Inteligência Artificial na Educação e seus benefícios
Authors: Cardoso Fábio Santos , Pereira Natália da Silva , Braggion Rodrigo César , Chaves Paloma , Andrioli Mary
Published: July 2023

Nos últimos anos, a Inteligência Artificial está cada dia mais presente em nossas vidas, e tem sido utilizada em diversas áreas, como na indústria, sistemas, entretenimento, segurança, análise comportamental e na educação. Este trabalho tem como objetivo explorar os eventuais benefícios do uso da inteligência artificial como uma ferramenta de engajamento e aprendizagem na educação, por meio de uma pesquisa exploratória e bibliográfica em artigos científicos, livros e sites que abordam a temática, bem como uma análise histórica da evolução da IA. A inteligência artificial ainda é um grande desafio na educação, mas pode ser uma grande aliada desta. Após a conclusão do estudo temos como proposta o desenvolvimento de um tutor virtual (Chatbot) com IA utilizando os recursos do Chat GPT-3 para auxiliar os professores e alunos em temas específicos no IFSP Capivari (Instituto Federal de Educação, Ciência e Tecnologia de São Paulo, Campus Capivari).
IMPACT OF LIVER DISEASES ON PREGNANCY AND PUERPERIUM STAGE: A SYSTEMATIC REVIEW
Authors: Tamanna Maji , Ayan Chatterjee , Manish Kumar Gautam
Published: July 2023

Purpose: Changes in the liver function tests (LFTs) are a serious complication during pregnancy and require proper analysis in order to avoid the risk factors in the diagnosis. Pregnancy-specific diseases are the most common reason for abnormal liver function tests while pregnant, especially in the third trimester.

Materials and Methods: In this review article, pregnancy-related liver disease articles indexed in various databases were used. The collection of articles was evaluated by using keywords including liver diseases, pregnancy, eclampsia, fatty liver, liver enzymes and puerperium stage.

Results: Liver cirrhosis, autoimmune infections, primary biliary redness, Wilson’s unwellness are few examples of pre-existing liver diseases which are exceptionally rare because pregnant women are often young and healthy. Intrahepatic cholestasis of pregnancy, the HELLP syndrome (haemolysis, increased liver enzymes, low platelets), eclampsia and acute fatty liver are all liver conditions that are specific to pregnancy. These abnormalities may cause foetal distress, serious liver damage, and even hepatic failure; as a result, rapid diagnosis and treatment are required. Serum transaminases, alkaline phosphatase, bilirubin etc. are frequently used diagnostic procedures.

Conclusion: This review mainly focuses on the pregnancy-associated liver disorders with several biochemical tests, and their pathophysiology to interpret the abnormal condition of the liver during pregnancy. It also highlights the current scenario of Maternal Mortality Ratio in India. The effects of alcohol on unsuccessful pregnancies in females are also discussed. In this, so far bleak situation, changes in lifestyle, early and timely collaborative care by the obstetric and medical teams can produce the best results.
DIAGNÓSTICO CLÍNICO E LABORATORIAL DA MENINGITE: UM ASPECTO COMPARATIVO ENTRE A MENINGITE BACTERIANA E VIRAL
Authors: Feliciano Pedro Raúl , Júlio Agostinho Jeorgino Marcos , Estevão de Vaz Domingas Njanja , Da Costa Afonso Arlindo
Published: July 2023

A meningite é uma infecção caracterizada pelo surgimento de processos inflamatórios nas meninges, em decorrência de diversos agentes infecciosos e não infecciosos. Afeta aproximadamente 1,2 milhões de pessoas no mundo e é responsável por cerca de 135 mil mortes por ano. Os achados clínicos e laboratoriais da meningite tornam-se indispensáveis para o tratamento e interrupção da cadeia de transmissão, bem como a redução da alta morbimortalidade registadas como consequência desta infecção no período em estudo, razão pela qual na presente pesquisa abordou-se o tema Diagnóstico Clínico e Laboratorial da Meningite: um aspecto comparativo entre a meningite bacteriana e viral, cujo objetivo foi de analisar a eficiência dos métodos diagnósticos utilizados no Hospital Geral do Huambo, Angola. Para a realização desta investigação foram utilizados dados fornecidos pelo Departamento de Estatística do Hospital geral do Huambo, os processos clínicos também constituíram fonte primária de obtenção de dados, além de entrevistas aplicadas aos profissionais da carreira médica, biomédica e de enfermagem, respectivamente. Dentre os resultados obtidos, registaram-se 259 casos de meningite com predomínio em pacientes do sexo masculino, sendo os mais acometidos o grupo etário de 0 - 5 anos de idade. Observou-se predominância da meningite bacteriana em relação a viral, e maior número de óbitos em relação a pacientes recuperados.
A Critical Historic Overview of Artificial Intelligence: Issues, Challenges, Opportunities, and Threats
Authors: Groumpos Peter P.
Published: July 2023

Artificial intelligence (AI) has been considered a revolutionary and world-changing science, although it is still a young field and has a long way to go before it can be established as a viable theory. Every day, new knowledge is created at an unthinkable speed, and the big data-driven world is already upon us. AI has developed a wide range of theories and software tools that have shown remarkable success in addressing difficult and challenging societal problems. However, the field also faces many challenges and drawbacks that have led some people to view AI with skepticism. One of the main challenges facing AI is the difference between correlation and causation, which plays an important role in AI studies. Additionally, although the term cybernetics should be a part of AI, it was ignored for many years in AI studies. To address these issues, the cybernetic artificial intelligence (CAI) field has been proposed and analyzed here for the first time. Despite the optimism and enthusiasm surrounding AI, its future may turn out to be a “catastrophic winter” for the whole world, depending on who controls its development. The only hope for the survival of the planet lies in the quick development of CAI and the wise anthropocentric revolution. The text proposes specific solutions for achieving these two goals. Furthermore, the importance of differentiating between professional/personal ethics and eternal values is highlighted, and their importance in future AI applications is emphasized for solving challenging societal problems. Ultimately, the future of AI heavily depends on accepting certain ethical values.
 
Received: 29 January 2023 | Revised: 17 July 2023 | Accepted: 18 July 2023
 
Conflicts of Interest
The author declares that he has no conflicts of interest to this work.
Assessment of Machine Learning Techniques and Traffic Flow: A Qualitative and Quantitative Analysis
Authors: Haghshenas Sami Shaffiee , Astarita Vittorio , Guido Giuseppe , Mobini Seraji Mohammad Hassan , Aldana Gonzalez Paola Andrea , Haghdadi Ahmad , Haghshenas Sina Shaffiee
Published: July 2023

Traffic flow analysis is an interesting study topic in transportation studies. A better understanding of traffic flow is essential for more effective traffic reduction methods. Because managing traffic flow in cities is getting more complicated, we need more methodical ways to deal with these problems. Machine learning (ML) techniques have been suggested as a possible solution because they can process great amounts of data and give insights that can be used to help make decisions about how to manage traffic. The main objective of this research is to conduct a comprehensive examination of the quantitative and qualitative aspects of utilizing ML techniques in the management of traffic flow. Using the Web of Science platform, documents from January 2007 to April 2023 were assessed. The study found that traffic flow management has been using ML techniques more and more over the past few years. This study shows the different approaches and methods that were used, as well as the results and limits of these methods. The results recommend that ML can be a useful tool for managing traffic flow in cities, but further investigation is warranted to gain a complete comprehension of both the advantages and disadvantages of the subject under scrutiny.
 
Received: 11 May 2023 | Revised: 12 July 2023 | Accepted: 20 July 2023
 
Conflicts of Interest
The authors declare that they have no conflicts of interest to this work.
 
Data Availability Statement
Data available on request from the corresponding author upon reasonable request.
Automated Water Billing and Leakage Detection System
Authors: P N Puneeth , S D Sanjay , C N Chethan , B L Bhargvram , A B Nataraju
Published: July 2023

This project deals with automatically collecting a customer’s water consumption and detecting leakages in the water distribution system. For effective water monitoring, metering, data analysis and communication technology are combined in an integrated water bill and leak detection system. Real-time supply and demand data is collected using water meters and smart sensors. The data is analyzed using sophisticated algorithms and machine learning, which can detect patterns and anomalies that could indicate violations. When potential issues are detected, automated notifications are sent for immediate action. By consolidating consumption information with billing software, this solution automates payments while maintaining accuracy and accessibility. Operators can make smart decisions and optimize maintenance with real-time data visualization and reporting. The system encourages water savings, reduces water loss, and increases operational efficiency.
Etkinlik Turizmi Kapsamında Ordu Vosvos Şenliği Organizasyon Sürecinin Değerlendirilmesi
Authors: DALGIN Taner , KARA Emrah , ÇEKEN Hüseyin
Published: July 2023

Etkinlik turizmi, etkinliğin düzenlendiği bölge ile bütünleşmesi, o bölgenin imajını güçlendirmesi ve yerel kalkınmayı desteklemesinden dolayı destinasyon yönetimleri tarafından üzerinde durulan bir turizm türü olmuştur. Bu araştırmada Ordu ilinde gerçekleştirilen Vosvos şenliği etkinlik turizmi kapsamında ele alınacak ve bu etkinliğin organizasyon süreci, hedef kitlesi, Ordu ilindeki turizm faaliyetlerine katkısı araştırılacaktır. Vosvos Şenliği özelinde elde edilecek verilerin, bu şenliğin daha etkili organize edilebilmesine katkı sağlamakla birlikte, farklı bölgelerdeki festivallerin organizasyon süreci açısından da yol gösterici olabileceği düşünülmektedir. Araştırma Ordu Vosvos Şenliği özelinde gerçekleştirildiği için, araştırma evrenini bu organizasyonda görev almış ve bu organizasyon sürece yönetsel olarak katkı sağlamış kişiler oluşturmaktadır. Araştırmada veri toplama aracı olarak yarı yapılandırılmış mülakat kullanılmıştır. Elde edilen verilere göre Vosvos şenliğinin diğer etkinliklere kıyasla sahip olduğu çeşitli avantajlar bulunmaktadır. Bu avantajlardan en önemlisi düzenlendiği Ordu ilinin sahip olduğu doğal çekicilikler ve yerel halkın misafirperver yaklaşımıdır. Bunlar etkinliğin başarısına katkı sağlayacak özgün nitelikteki özelliklerdir. Birçok turistik bölge için şenliklerin düzenlenmesindeki en temel motivasyon bölgenin kalkınmasına sağlayacağı katkılardır. Şenliğin Ordu ilinin kalkınmasına olumlu etki yarattığı fakat bu etkinin henüz yetersiz düzeyde olduğu katılımcılardan elde edilen bulgulardan anlaşılmaktadır. Yerel halkın şenlik içerisindeki rolünü arttıracak düzenlemelerin yapılması şenliğin kalkınmaya olan etkisini güçlendirecektir. Katılımcılardan elde edilen bulgulara göre çıkarımda bulunabileceğimiz bir diğer unsur Vosvos Şenliği ile Ordu ilinin bütünleşmiş imajlarıdır. Gelecekte başarılı şekilde organize edilecek Vosvos şenliğinin ve diğer yerel etkinliklerin Ordu ilinin turizm sektöründe bilinirliğini destekleyeceği ve kalkınmasına önemli katkılar sağlayacağı düşünülmektedir.
enseñanza de la filosofía en contexto de pandemia y virtualidad
Authors: Palavecino Julia Antonella
Published: July 2023

En el presente artículo propongo abordar la problemática de la enseñanza de la filosofía atravesada por un contexto de virtualidad y pandemia. En particular me centro en las reflexiones que se fueron constituyendo a partir de mi experiencia de práctica docente como instancia de formación de la carrera del profesorado en filosofía llevada a cabo durante el año 2020. A lo largo del desarrollo voy trazando un recorrido a partir de los distintos interrogantes que fueron surgiendo sobre ¿cómo pensamos la educación en la virtualidad? y más específicamente ¿cómo abordamos la enseñanza de la filosofía en un contexto con estas características? ¿Qué sucede cuando los encuentros educativos se dan completamente mediados por tecnologías digitales? ¿Es posible llevar adelante la enseñanza de la filosofía? A partir de estos planteos sostendré la idea de que la práctica en la virtualidad puede constituirse efectivamente como un espacio genuino donde es posible abordar una enseñanza de la filosofía.
Mujeres evangelizadoras en el sur de Chile. Vivencias religiosas invisibilizadas en The Christian and Missionary Alliance, 1897–1925
Authors: Escobar Sepúlveda Darío , Núñez Paula Gabriela , Muñoz Sougarret Jorge
Published: July 2023

Este artículo indaga las vivencias femeninas en las prácticas religiosas en el sur chileno, entre fines del siglo XIX y principios del siglo XX, en la experiencia evangélica de The Christian and Missionary Alliance. Elegimos este caso pues desarrolló la particularidad de enviar a misionar a mujeres solteras, a quienes otorgó el reconocimiento para predicar y presidir ceremonias religiosas. Exploraremos las fuentes existentes en torno al trabajo eclesial femenino, observando a quienes se les otorgó lugar para la palabra escrita, o siquiera voz en la experiencia cultual. Reconoceremos cómo, a pesar de estas aperturas, la propia estructura negaba la autonomía que la práctica instalaba localizando a las mujeres en sitios de subalternidad que se profundizan cuando se revisan las fuentes desde una intersección con el colonialismo.
¿Un “natural” como Alcalde de la Hermandad? El caso de Gregorio Díaz en Pergamino, campaña bonaerense (1792)
Authors: Klimezuk Patricio Andrés
Published: July 2023

El presente artículo indaga en la vida de Gregorio Díaz, Alcalde de la Hermandad del Partido de Pergamino durante el año 1792. A través de diversas fuentes, se cotejó no sólo su asunción del cargo sino también su efectivo ejercicio. Sin embargo, la particularidad del caso radica en su condición de “natural”, como lo atestigua un padrón realizado en la región en 1779, lo que lo convierte en un interesante mirador para examinar a estos agentes judiciales de la campaña.

En el marco de la renovación historiográfica sobre la campaña bonaerense, el acercamiento a la historia personal de Díaz permite preguntarnos y profundizar en el conocimiento del perfil social del resto de los Alcaldes de Hermandad y perfilar la hipótesis de que el cargo no fue hegemonizado por los más poderosos económica y socialmente hablando de la localidad en cuestión.
El Partido Socialista argentino y el inter-nacionalismo. Las relaciones con la socialdemocracia mundial hacia la década de 1920
Authors: Benclowicz José , Poy Lucas
Published: July 2023

En las últimas dos décadas ha tenido lugar una notoria revitalización en los estudios del socialismo en Argentina. A nivel mundial, vienen cobrando fuerza los trabajos que colocan el internacionalismo socialista como tema de estudio específico. Ubicándose en este cruce de inquietudes, en este artículo reconstruimos los posicionamientos del Partido Socialista argentino sobre el tema de las Internacionales en general y analizamos su relación con la Internacional Obrera y Socialista hacia la década de 1920, considerando las formas en que se vincularon ambas organizaciones y la evolución y límites de esa relación. A partir del análisis de las publicaciones partidarias y de la documentación de archivo de la IOS, el trabajo indaga sobre un aspecto que, a pesar de su relevancia para los propios actores, ha permanecido prácticamente inexplorado hasta el momento. Al hacerlo, enriquece el conocimiento sobre el desarrollo del PS en la Argentina y sobre la práctica del internacionalismo socialista.
EVALUATION OF BIOPESTICIDES AGAINST FALL ARMYWORM, Spodoptera frugiperda IN MAIZE DURING KHARIF
Authors: Sahana M , Katti Pramod
Published: July 2023

With the basic principle of integrated pest management (IPM) and searching for effective and sustainable alternatives for the management of Spodoptera frugiperda, different biopesticides were evaluated at Main Agricultural Research Station (MARS), UAS Raichur, Karnataka during Kharif 2019 cropping season. The experiment was laid in a Randomized Complete Block Design (RCBD) with three replications and seven treatments. Biopesticides such as Metarhizium rileyi, SfNPV and Bacillus thuringiensis var. kurstaki were found to be the best treatments in reducing the larval population and per cent leaf damage compared to untreated control at five and seven days after two sprays. The yield and cost economics also showed that they were economically viable biopesticides.
Impact of botanicals, mycopathogens and insecticides for the management of thrips on roses under poly house condition
Authors: Elumalai D , Thaiyalnayagi G , Kumar K Indira
Published: July 2023

Roses are unexcelled in their popularity as a garden flower and constitute an extremely Important floriculture crop. Investigation was therefore undertaken for the management of rose thrips under polyhouse condition. The one day after spraying of Spinosad and Dichlorvos recorded the lowest population which was significantly superior and followed by Neem oil and NSKE recorded the lowest population was observed for the study. Three days after spraying highest mortality of thrips population on three days after spraying of neem oil (59.61%), NSKE (59.79 %), Spinosad (66.35%) and Dichlorvos (65.75%) when compared all other treatments. Five days after spraying the treatment of neem oil (74.99%), NSKE (70.58), Spinosad (79.45%) and Dichlorvos (82.45%) was high mortality on thrips population was recorded, respectively.The chemical treatment of Dichlorvos and Spinosad were found superior which recorded on 44.72 per cent and 38.13 per cent of thrips mortality on one day after spraying followed by Neem oil (34.61%) and NSKE (31.63%), respectively in un opened rose buds.Population of thrips was significantly declining on chemical treatments such as Dichlorvos (52. 60 %) and Spinosad (50.00 %) followed by botanicals like neem oil (44.96%) and neem seed kernel extract (40.58%) was recorded on one day after spraying in partially opened rose flower.The impact of treatment neem oil, neem seed kernel extract, Spinosad and Dichlorvos found effective in reducing thrips population upto the extent of 41.01, 43.14, 48.71 and 50.66 per cent in one day after spraying in fully opened rose flower.
RESPONSE OF PH ON INDEGENOUS BIOCONTROL ACTIVITY OF FUNGAL AND BACTERIAL BIOLOGICAL AGENTS AGAINST RHIZOCTONIA SOLANI
Authors: Nigam Rashmi , Singh Joginder
Published: July 2023

Root rot incited by Rhizoctonia solani is one the major diseases of pea. As there are no long term management strategies for this soil borne pathogens therefore, the study was carried out to determine the effect of pH on the antagonistic activity of fungal and bacterial isolates (Th3 and Th5 (Trichoderma harzianum), An1 (Aspergillus niger), Po3 (Penicillium oxalicum) and PS1, PS2 and PS5 (Flourescent Pseudomonas) against Rhizoctonia solani at four different pH levels (5.0, 6.0, 7.0 and 8.0). All the seven indigenous fungal and bacterial isolates evaluated for their antagonistic potential against root-rot pathogen, significantly retarded the radial growth of Rhizoctonia solani in comparison to control at four different pH levels (5.0, 6.0, 7.0 and 8.0).The observations of the study revealed that all bio agents significantly inhibited the growth of the Rhizoctonia solani . Similarly, Trichoderma species had significant effects on the number and size of sclerotia. The pH range of 6.0-8.0 were found optimum for Trichoderma spp. while Flourescent Pseudomonas shows best antagonistic activity at pH 7.0. As far as the effect of pH levels is concerned, all the promising fungal and bacterial isolates caused maximum growth inhibition of test pathogens at pH 6.0 to 7.0.