bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Surgical outcome of pediatric thoracoscopic surgery: retrospective evaluation and literature review
Authors: Hettiarachchi M. , Erandika H. , Herath A. , Dematawa H. M. P. U.
Published: August 2022

IntroductionMinimally invasive thoracoscopic surgical techniques are increasingly being applied in paediatrics for a multiplicity of conditions. It has been shown to minimise thoracic musculoskeletal deformity and to improve pulmonary mechanics compared to open procedures.
Methods:All the children who underwent advanced thoracoscopic procedures from July 2020 up to December 2021 were retrospectively evaluated and reviewed with regard to outcome and complications. Techniques of thoracoscopic diaphragmatic hernia repair and decortication for empyema were standardized in our series.
Results: There were 26 children who underwent thoracoscopic procedures, out of which 14 were neonates having congenital diaphragmatic hernia and eventration. In addition, there were five children having infective pathologies, namely four empyemas and one lung abscess. All of them had successful thoracoscopic interventions. There were five children who had thoracic neoplastic lesions including three neurogenic tumours. Thoracoscopic diaphragmatic hernia repair was showing good post-operative outcome while the repair of congenital eventration was reported to have 75% recurrence following thoracoscopic repair.
Conclusions: Thoracoscopic techniques could be successfully utilized to treat a number of conditions in children. Case selection by predefined criteria and standardized technique in congenital diaphragmatic hernia repair have contributed for improved postoperative outcome. The technique of thoracoscopic repair of diaphragmatic eventration has to be revisited due to its higher recurrence rate in our setting probably due to technical difficulty. Thoracoscopic tumour resections have shown promising outcomes in our series.
Choice of androgen deprivation therapy for prostate cancer
Authors: Basnayake O. , Jayarajah U. , Abeygunasekera A. M.
Published: August 2022

No abstract available
A case of human Dirofilaria repens in Rome, Italy: A clinical and radiological challenge
Authors: Campana Irene , Fania Luca , Samela Tonia , Campana Lara , Zecchi Viola , Ricci Francesca , Abeni Damiano
Published: August 2022

Human subcutaneous dirofilariasis caused by Dirofilaria repens is a vectorborne zoonotic disease mostly transmitted from dogs to humans through a mosquito’s blood meal. Heartworms replication is amplified by the climate change, the increase of the range of suitable vectors, the facilitation of pet travel and the high rate of undiagnosed dirofilariasis in dogs. We describe a case of a young Romanian woman, resident in Rome for 18 years, that came to our attention for the appearance for five months of a subcutaneous nodule in the left arm. The patient reported that she first felt an insect bite, after which she noticed the onset of an erythematous and itchy wheal in the same skin area, turned into a subcutaneous nodule within a few weeks. The ultrasound examination showed a hypoechoic subcutaneous formation of 1,2 cm in diameter, containing a ribbon-like structure made up of hyperechoic parallel double lines, reminiscent of a warm. Based on this suspicion, we opted for the surgical radicalization of the lesion. The histological examination confirmed the radiological hypothesis of a warm-like foreign body morphologically compatible with Dirofilaria repens. Our experience shows how a clinical nonspecific skin nodular lesion may conceal an unexpected and unsettling diagnosis of subcutaneous Dirofilaria repens.
Cutaneous metastases with different clinical presentations: case series and review of the literature
Authors: Komurcugil Icim , Arslan Zulkuf , Bal Zulal Inci , Aydogan Mert , Ciman Yagmur
Published: August 2022

Cutaneous metastasis (CM) is a rare clinical entity with an incidence of less than 10% among oncology patients. Dissemination to the skin can be via bloodstream, lymphatics, direct expansion or by seeding after surgical procedures. Skin metastases usually develop months to years after the diagnosis of the primary tumour while it may be the opposite in some rare cases. CM has various clinical presentations; diagnoses can be easily overseen as CM can mimic other dermatologic diseases. Herein, we present five different cutaneous metastasis cases, each with distinct dermatological presentation. Our main aim here is to allow dermatologists consider skin metastases in the differential diagnoses of dermatological diseases, in their clinical practice.
Addition of species to the hematophagous biting midges of Forcipomyia Meigen (Diptera: Ceratopogonidae) from West Bengal, India
Authors: Pal G.S. , Hazra N.
Published: August 2022

Two new species and a new record of blood sucking biting midges of the subgenus Lasiohelea Kieffer, 1921 of the genus Forcipomyia Meigen, 1818 are described after the morphological and molecular data. The new species. Forcipomyia (Lasiohelea) peditata and F. (L.) falcata were fetched from the Sub-Himalayan region, and F. (L.) parvitas (Liu and Yu, 1996) from both the Gangetic plain and western plateau regions of West Bengal. The DNA barcoding of Mitochondrial COX I gene has also been used as molecular evidence.
Recent Advances in Direct Reinforced Restorations for Vital Teeth
Authors: Bhargava Karan , Mastud Chaitra , Mastud Santosh Kumar , Vikhe Deepak M , Newase Pooja , Mhaske Prasad Nanasaheb
Published: August 2022

The conservative option depends mainly on the ability of the bonded restoration to strengthen the enamel in the same way that dentine gives strength and supports the enamel. In order for a dental material to reinforce the vital tooth, it must bond to dentine. As such, an essential attribute of a good dentine adhesive system is the ability of the adhesive to wet and infiltrate the dentine. In restorative dentistry, numerous studies have demonstrated coronal reinforcement of the vital tooth through bonded restorations. Six bonded amalgams and resin composites have all been shown to reinforce the remaining vital tooth structure by bonding to dentine and enamel.
Current Status of Disorders of Sexual Development in Indonesia
Authors: Maritska Ziske , Saputro Erlangga Danu , Pangestu Randy , Faulinza Extin , Sakinah Marda , Pranandita Fenny , Satopoh Flavia Angelina , Ridwan Ivani , Amalia Sarah
Published: August 2022

Disorders of Sex Development (DSD) rise challenges in various aspects of life due to the abnormalities in the patients' sex chromosomes, gonads or reproductive organs. Its causes are often due to genetic and environmental factors. Considering the complexity of the condition, the patients require comprehensive management and an interdisciplinary approach. The delayed intervention may reduce the quality of life in patients, implying the significance of early detection and diagnosis. There is only little data present on the incidence and characteristics regarding DSD patients in Indonesia. This review wished to provide insight into the current status of DSD in Indonesia.
Epidemiological Study of Brain Cancer in Iran
Authors: Hadavand-Siri Fatemeh , Hassanipour Soheil , Salehiniya Hamid
Published: August 2022

Introduction:

In recent decades, the incidence and mortality rate of brain tumours, especially in adults, has increased. In order to better plan to reduce the burden of this cancer, knowledge of the epidemiological aspects of this disease is essential. Therefore, due to the lack of a comprehensive study on brain cancer in Iran, this study aimed to investigate the epidemiological aspects of this cancer in Iran.

Methods:

In June 2020, keywords of 'brain tumour', 'nervous system tumours', 'nervous system neoplasm', 'nervous system cancer', 'central nervous system (CNS)' and 'Iran' were searched on Medline/PubMed and Web of Science databases Scopus, Embase, SID, IranMedex, and Google Scholar. The search results were entered Endnotes Version 8; finally, 35 full papers were reviewed and included in the study.

Results:

The incidence of brain cancer and CNS tumour is lower in children in central Iran. The incidence of CNS cancer was relatively high among children in Golestan province. Furthermore, the standardised incidence of primary CNS tumours in Iran is 5.69 per 100,000, which is lower than in other countries. Nervous system malignancies were more common in men than in women (age-standardized rate 3 versus 2.2 per 100,000 in men and women, respectively). Tehran had the highest incidence of CNS tumours. Meningiomas were the only most common tumour in women. Gliomas were the most common primary brain tumour, and most of the lesions in this subgroup were in low-grade astrocytoma and ependymomas. Brain cancer mortality was higher in men than in women. Age is a potential risk factor, and the incidence of CNS tumours increases with increasing age after 30 years.

Conclusion:

Nervous system cancers are on the rise in Iran due to lifestyle changes and increased risk factors. Planning to reduce risk factors and early detection of the disease can be helpful in reducing cases and reducing mortality.
Learning from telepsychiatry during COVID-19 pandemic in India
Authors: Ganesh Ragul , Verma Rohit , Deb Koushik Sinha , Chadda Rakesh Kumar
Published: August 2022

Novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic has affected the mental well-being of the population and posed many challenges in availing mental healthcare. Telepsychiatry has been proven to be an effective route for the delivery of mental healthcare. We share our experience of using the telemedicine approach in providing mental health services at a tertiarycare hospital in India during the COVID-19 pandemic, following the break in routine outpatient services during the national lockdown. The telepsychiatry approach helped in ensuring the maintenance of mental healthcare. The utility of telepsychiatry as an option for such future situations and for its use in routine follow up care in indicated cases, have also been discussed.
Cost of National Vector Borne Disease Control Programme in North India
Authors: Monga Divya , Verma Ramesh , Kumar Dinesh , Grover Gagandeep Singh , Chauhan Akashdeep Singh , Lakshmi P.V.M. , Prinja Shankar
Published: August 2022

Background & objectives

Despite significant resources being spent on National Vector Borne Disease Control Programme (NVBDCP), there are meagre published data on health system cost upon its implementation. Hence, the present study estimated the annual and unit cost of different services delivered under NVBDCP in North India.

Methodology

Economic cost of implementing NVBDCP was estimated based on data collected from three North Indian States, i.e. Punjab, Haryana and Himachal Pradesh. Multistage stratified random sampling was used for selecting health facilities across each level [i.e. subcentres (SCs), Primary Health Centres (PHCs), community health centres (CHCs) and district malaria office (DMO)] from the selected States. Data on annual consumption of both capital and recurrent resources were assessed from each of the selected facilities following bottom-up costing approach. Capital items (equipment, vehicles and furniture) were annualized over average life span using a discount rate of 3 per cent. The mean annual cost of implementation of NVBDCP was estimated for each level along with unit cost.

Results

The mean annual cost of implementing NVBDCP at the level of SC, PHC and CHC and DMO was

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230,420 (199,523-264,901), 686,962 (482,637-886,313), 1.2 million (0.9-1.5 million) and 9.1 million (4.6-13.5 million), respectively. Per capita cost for the provision of complete package of services under NVBDCP was

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45 (37-54), 48 (29-73), 10 (6-14) and 47 (31-62) at the level of SC, PHC, CHC and DMO level, respectively. The per capita cost was higher in Himachal Pradesh (HP) at SC [

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69 (52-85)] and CHC [

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20.8 (20.7-20.8)] level and in Punjab at PHC level [

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89 (49-132)] as compared to other States.

Interpretation & conclusions

The evidence on cost of NVBDCP can be used to undertake future economic evaluations which could serve as a basis for allocating resources efficiently, policy development as well as future planning for scale up of services.
Systematic review and meta-analysis estimating the prevalence, burden,
and trend of diabetes mellitus in Saudi Arabia
Authors: Owolabi Lukman , Adamu Bappa , Imam Adamu , Owolabi Shakirah , Alhaji Ibrahim , Al-Ghamdi Mushabab , Alshahrani Abdullah
Published: August 2022

The aim of this study was to determine, using meta-analysis, the
prevalence of diabetes mellitus (DM) and to explore the influence of method
of diagnosis, DM types, and study year on the prevalence of DM with the view
to evaluating the trend and the burden of DM in KSA. Prevalence estimates
were derived using a random effect model on carefully selected
population-based studies in KSA. The derived estimates were applied to the
total populations in the country to give an estimated burden of DM.
Twenty-one studies, with 376,998 participants out of whom 54,837 had DM,
were selected. The prevalence of DM was 20.9%, 0.9%, and 12.6% for T2DM,
T1DM, and combined T1/T2DM, respectively. Subgroup analysis using the method
of DM diagnosis showed that the prevalence of DM was 14.2% (95% confidence
interval [CI]: 9.3% to 19.0%) in the fasting plasma glucose group, 6.8% (95%
CI: 2.6% to 11%) in oral glucose tolerance group, and 12.5% (6.2%–18.9%) in
glycated hemoglobin group. Meta-regression revealed 4.6 × 10−3 increase in
prevalence per year. The prevalence of DM in Saudi Arabia is high. There is
a rising trend in the prevalence of DM in KSA and it is accompanied by a
proportionate increase in the burden of DM.
Changing social dynamics and older population
Authors: Abraham Julie , Hense Sibasis , Mathews Elezebeth
Published: August 2022

Background:

The concomitant availability of services and care with the rise in the older population in India does not commensurate with their health care needs, thus affecting their well-being and quality of life (QoL). The Indian State of Kerala, epidemiologically and demographically advanced and often compared with developed countries, has the highest number of older persons. It also ranks top in the human development index in the country. This study seeks to explore the factors influencing QoL among older persons in Kerala, a state located within a low middle-income country.

Materials and Methods:

Qualitative methods using exploratory design were employed. Ten focus group discussions and ten face-to-face in-depth interviews were conducted in two districts of Kerala. The data were thematically analyzed using a framework approach.

Results:

The study explored a multitude of factors influencing QoL among older people in Kerala. The themes that emerged from the study were, “Financial securities and insecurities,” “psychological well-being,” “lifestyle,” “health-care utilization,” and “social engagement.”

Conclusion:

The current study findings have explored the changing importance or value of the factors attributed to older persons' QoL in an advanced population within a low middle-income country such as India.
Hypofractionated Reirradiation by Conformal Radiotherapy Techniques in Recurrent Anaplastic Astrocytoma and Glioblastoma Multiforme
Authors: Sofi Shahid Rashid , Tali Tauseef Ahmad , Kitab Waseem Aijaz , Sofi Mushtaq Ahmad , Lone Mohammad Maqbool , Najmi Arshad Manzoor , Dar Nazir Ahmad
Published: August 2022

Aim and Objectives:

The aims and objectives of the study were to assess the progression-free survival (PFS) and overall survival, local tumor control rate (response rate), effect on the quality of life, and treatment-related toxicities in all patients diagnosed with recurrent high-grade gliomas (HGGs).

Methodology:

The present study was conducted between September 2017 and July 2019 in the Department of Radiation Oncology, Sheri Kashmir Institute of Medical Sciences and included a total of 22 patients. The study included recurrent HGGs (Grade III/IV) Operated Cases of Grade III and Grade IV.

Results:

The majority of our patients were between the age group of 40–60 years (45.5%). There were 12 males (54.5%) and 10 females (45.5%). GBM was the most common diagnosis in 13 (59.1) patients and 9 (40.9%) were anaplastic astrocytoma. Sixteen patients were diagnosed as recurrent HGG radiologically. Sixteen (72.7%) patients achieved partial response and 6 (27.3%) achieved stable disease. The median PFS was 2.8 months and the median overall survival was 4.2 months.

Conclusion:

Reirradiation is one of the treatment options for recurrent HGGs and conformal intensity-modulated radiotherapy can be effective treatment modality for recurrent high-grade brain tumors with only mild side effects. Although survival is better in patients with good performance status and young age.
Estimation of Pelvic Lymph Node Dose Contribution from HDR ICBT in Cervical Cancer
Authors: Abbas Nishana Kalanad , Fernandes Donald J. , Shridhar C. H , Rao Sandesh B. , Babu Amrutha , Shankar Sharaschandra , Santhmayer Sheeba
Published: August 2022

Context:

Dose received to each pelvic group of lymph nodes, namely obturator (OB), internal iliac (II), and external iliac (EI), is less certain. This study is conducted to evaluate the dose delivered to these nodal groups so that this can be considered while planning external beam radiotherapy external beam radiation therapy (EBRT) boost in patients with gross pelvic lymph nodes.

Aims:

This study aimed to estimate the dose contribution to pelvic lymph nodes in three-dimensional high-dose-rate intracavitary radiotherapy (HDR-ICRT) of cervical cancer patients.

Settings and Design:

This was a single-arm retrospective observational study among 25 locally advanced carcinoma cervix patients treated with definitive chemoradiation.

Materials and Methods:

EI, II, and OB groups of lymph nodes were delineated on computed tomography data sets of selected 25 patients, and D100, D50, and D2cc to each lymph node were analyzed. The dose received by each pelvic lymph node group from all the 3 fractions of HDR-ICRT, corresponding equivalent 2 Gy dose, and percentage of brachytherapy (BT) contribution to each pelvic lymph node were calculated.

Results:

Mean D100 received by EI, II, and OB lymph node groups after summation across 3 fractions was 1.1 Gy, 2.34 Gy, and 3.11 Gy, respectively. Mean 2 Gy equivalent doses (D100) were 1.66 Gy, 3.41 Gy, and 4.53 Gy, respectively. Corresponding percentage of the dose received by EI, II, and OB was 4.89%, 10.43%, and 13.83% when 7.5 Gy per fraction for 3 fractions was prescribed to Point A.

Conclusions:

There is a significant contribution from HDR intracavitary BT to the pelvic lymph nodes in the radical treatment of cervical cancer. The dosimetric results given in this work can be used by a radiation oncologist to estimate BT doses to affected lymph nodes and integrate them into the preceding EBRT planning phase.
Plasmacytoma of Nasopharynx - A Rare Case Presentation Treated with Volumetric Modulated Arc Technique Radiotherapy
Authors: Sarkar Sujata , Bashir Irfan , Yotham Roopesh Reddy , Sharma Ritesh
Published: August 2022

Extramedullary plasmacytomas (EMPs) are solitary plasma cell neoplasms that involve sites other than bone or bone marrow. It constitutes only 0.4% of tumors of head-and-neck region. Surgery and radiotherapy are standard treatment, depending on the site. Radiotherapy promises 90–100% local control rate and prolonged survival. Here, we are reporting a case of plasmacytoma nasopharynx treated with volumetric-modulated arc technique (VMAT) radiotherapy, with contouring details, dose to target, and nearby structures. Patient had complete response and is relapse free for the past 3 years with minimal toxicity. In our case, the lesion is in nasopharynx and is about 1cm, as such it required precise radiotherapy technique like VMAT, to give targeted dose delivery and sparing the nearby critical organs.
On the Hausdorff dimension of the recurrent sets induced from endomorphisms of free groups
Authors: Ishii Yutaka , Oka Tatsuya
Published: August 2022

We show that F. Dekking’s recurrent sets in

\mathbb{R}^2

, which correspond to Markov partitions for conformally expanding maps of the 2-torus, have Hausdorff dimension strictly greater than one. This is a counterpart to the classical result of R. Bowen on the non-smoothness of the Markov partitions for Anosov diffeomorphisms of the 3-torus.We also present a non-conformal example where the recurrent set is a parallelogram and hence its Hausdorff dimension is one.
On model spaces and density of functions smooth on the boundary
Authors: Limani Adem , Malman Bartosz
Published: August 2022

We characterize the model spaces

K_\Theta

in which functions with smooth boundary extensions are dense. It is shown that such approximations are possible if and only if the singular measure associated to the singular inner factor of

\Theta

is concentrated on a countable union of Beurling–Carleson sets. In fact, we use a duality argument to show that if there exists a restriction of the associated singular measure which does not assign positive measure to any Beurling–Carleson set, then even larger classes of functions, such as Hölder classes and large collections of analytic Sobolev spaces, fail to be dense. In contrast to earlier results on density of functions with continuous extensions to the boundary in

K_\Theta

and related spaces, the existence of a smooth approximant is obtained through a constructive method.
Strategies for Retaining Secondary School Science Teachers: A Case of Dodoma City, Tanzania
Authors: P. Alagwa Christina , N. Ligembe Nestory
Published: August 2022

The study aimed at determining strategies by private secondary school management in retaining science teachers in Dodoma City. The study was guided by Motivation- Hygiene Theory by Frederick Herzberg. The study employed the mixed research approach and the convergent parallel research design. The targeted population had a total of 123 science teachers distributed in 18 different secondary schools, 18 Heads of school and 1 Secondary Education officer. Therefore, the total population of the study was 142 people from which, thirty (30) respondents were selected (25 science teachers, four (4) heads of schools and one (1) City Secondary Education Officer) selected through purposive and simple random sampling techniques. Quantitative data was analyzed through descriptive statistics while qualitative data was thematically analyzed.  The study established that employment of appropriate strategies retains science teachers in schools. Such strategies include involvement of teachers in decision making, provision of attractive remuneration and working conditions, recognition and appreciation. Based on these conclusions, it is recommended that schools under investigation should strive to provide the identified motivating aspects for sustainable retention of science teachers in schools under investigation.
Impact of Project -based Learning on Students' Critical Thinking Skills in Kinematics in Mbale District, Uganda
Authors: Wakumire Robert , Nkundabakura Pheneas , Daniel Mollel Abraham , Nazziwa Cissy , Wakhata Robert
Published: August 2022

This study explored the influence of project-based learning (PBL) on students’ critical thinking skills. The participants were fifty 10th-grade students from a purposively selected school in Mbale District, Eastern Uganda. Participants were randomly distributed to the experimental and control groups using cluster sampling. A mixed-method research approach was adopted. The pretest-posttest non-equivalent quasi-experimental design was used. The experimental group used the PBL approach while the control group followed the conventional approach. A kinematics survey test with eight essay questions and focus group interview prompts were data collection tools. The questions were open-ended to adequately measure students' critical thinking skills in kinematics. The survey test was validated by experts and piloted (α=0.88). Data was analyzed using independent samples t-tests and effect size. Though both groups' mean scores increased, the independent sample t-test (t(50)=12.22, df.=48, p=0.00) revealed that students from the treatment group exhibited proficiency in critical thinking skills relative to their counterparts from the control group. Therefore, this study recommends that science educators should adopt PBL to improve students’ life and career skills.
Editorial - Understanding the opinion of sub-Saharan Africans regarding uptake of Chloroquine (CQ) and hydroxychloroquine (HCQ) for COVID-19 treatment
Authors: Levi Osuagwu Uchechukwu , Emelike Henry
Published: August 2022

No Abstract.
Socio-demographic and Driving Characteristics Associated with Visual Standards for Driving among Mass Transit Drivers in Abuja, Nigeria.
Authors: Ike Princess Ifeoma , Adam Vincent Yakubu
Published: August 2022

Purpose: This study was conducted to ascertain the sociodemographic and driving characteristics associated with visual standards for driving among mass transit drivers in Abuja, Nigeria.Methods: This was a descriptive cross-sectional study involving 415 mass transit drivers in Abuja who were selected by multistage sampling method. Consent was obtained from the respondents and a pretested, structured-questionnaire was administered including conducting clinical eye examinations on the study participants. Data analysis was done using IBM SPSS version 20.Results: All the participants were males with a mean age of 41.2 ±6.9 years and most of them 392 (94.5%) possessed drivers’ license. Only 36.9% of the drivers had an eye examination done before issuance of a driver’s license. Data analysis using the binary logistic regression model revealed that the statistically significant predictors of visual standards among mass transit drivers were duration as a mass transit driver (coefficient β = -1.608, p = 0.042, Adjusted odds ratio [AOR] =0.200 (95% Confidence interval [CI]: 0.035, 0.807), and previous eye examination before driver’s license renewal (β = 0.606, p = 0.021, AOR =1.834 (95% CI: 1.096, 3.067).Conclusion: Higher driving duration and eye examination before issuance/renewal of driver’s licence were associated with meeting visual standards for driving. Federal Road Safety Commission in conjunction with eye care sector should ensure routine visual assessment for driving among drivers. Also, routine eye health education should be carried out at road transport parks and via mass media on the importance of regular eye examination before issuance/renewal of driver’s licence.
Identification of pharming in communication networks using ensemble learning
Authors: Azeez N. A. , Oladele S. S. , Ologe O.
Published: August 2022

Pharming scams are carried out by exploiting the DNS as the main weapon while phishing attacks employ spoofed websites that appear to be legitimate to internet users. Phishing makes use of baits such as fake links but pharming leverages and negotiates on the DNS server to move and redirect internet users to a fake and simulated website.Having seen several challenges through pharming resulting into vulnerable websites, personal emails and accounts on social media, the usage and reliability on internet calls for caution. Against this backdrop, this work aims at enhancing pharming detection strategies by adopting machine learning classification algorithms. To further obtain the best classification results, an ensemble learning approach was adopted. The algorithms used include K-Nearest Neighbors (KNN), Decision Tree, Random Forest, Gaussian Naive Bayes, Logistic Regression, Support Vector Machine, Adaptive Boosting, Gradient Boosting, and Extra Trees Classifier. During the testing process, the classifiers were tested against four popular metrics: accuracy, recall, precision, F1 score, and Log loss. The results demonstrate the performance of all algorithms used, as well as their relationships. The ensemble model that included Logistic Regression, K-Nearest Neighbors, Decision Tree, Support Vector Machine, Gradient Boosting Classifier, AdaBoost Classifier, Extra Trees Classifier, and Random Forest produced the best results after evaluating them on the two datasets. Random Forest Classifiers showed a better performance of the classifiers, with mean accuracies of 0.932 and 0.939, respectively for each of the datasets when compared to 0.476 and 0.519 obtained for Naive Bayes.
Capacitively-excited single-phase asynchronous generator for autonomous applications
Authors: Sanusi K. A. , Olatomiwa L. , Mohammed A. D. , Sodiq K. A.
Published: August 2022

The need to decentralize power generation and decarbonize the earth in order to have a sustainable global economy are the major reasons for the development of this paper. Considering the flaws of grid-connected power system, the autonomous system becomes a better alternative in rural and isolated areas. Analysis of stand-alone single-phase Asynchronous generator based on d-q model in a stationary reference frame is presented. Asynchronous generator does not have the capability to produce reactive power necessary for excitation and this must be provided by external means. Capacitive method has been considered in this paper due to its simplicity and its economic viability. The effects of magnetic saturation in the airgap has been considered by using the nonlinear relationship between the magnetizing inductance and the magnetizing current of the machine. Under this approach, the mutual inductance varies continuously. The results have shown that steady state condition of the generated voltage is not fixed but depends on the suitable combination of excitation capacitance and the rotor speed.
Minimization and Canonization of GFG Transition-Based Automata
Authors: Radi Bader Abu , Kupferman Orna
Published: August 2022

While many applications of automata in formal methods can use
nondeterministic automata, some applications, most notably synthesis, need
deterministic or good-for-games (GFG) automata. The latter are nondeterministic
automata that can resolve their nondeterministic choices in a way that only
depends on the past. The minimization problem for deterministic B\"uchi and
co-B\"uchi word automata is NP-complete. In particular, no canonical minimal
deterministic automaton exists, and a language may have different minimal
deterministic automata. We describe a polynomial minimization algorithm for GFG
co-B\"uchi word automata with transition-based acceptance. Thus, a run is
accepting if it traverses a set $\alpha$ of designated transitions only
finitely often. Our algorithm is based on a sequence of transformations we
apply to the automaton, on top of which a minimal quotient automaton is
defined. We use our minimization algorithm to show canonicity for
transition-based GFG co-B\"uchi word automata: all minimal automata have
isomorphic safe components (namely components obtained by restricting the
transitions to these not in $\alpha$) and once we saturate the automata with
$\alpha$-transitions, we get full isomorphism.
Modules over monads and operational semantics (expanded version)
Authors: Hirschowitz André , Hirschowitz Tom , Lafont Ambroise
Published: August 2022

This paper is a contribution to the search for efficient and high-level
mathematical tools to specify and reason about (abstract) programming languages
or calculi. Generalising the reduction monads of Ahrens et al., we introduce
transition monads, thus covering new applications such as
lambda-bar-mu-calculus, pi-calculus, Positive GSOS specifications, differential
lambda-calculus, and the big-step, simply-typed, call-by-value lambda-calculus.
Moreover, we design a suitable notion of signature for transition monads.
Uniform Envelopes
Authors: Neumann Eike
Published: August 2022

In the author's PhD thesis (2019) universal envelopes were introduced as a
tool for studying the continuously obtainable information on discontinuous
functions.
To any function $f \colon X \to Y$ between $\operatorname{qcb}_0$-spaces one
can assign a so-called universal envelope which, in a well-defined sense,
encodes all continuously obtainable information on the function. A universal
envelope consists of two continuous functions $F \colon X \to L$ and $\xi_L
\colon Y \to L$ with values in a $\Sigma$-split injective space $L$. Any
continuous function with values in an injective space whose composition with
the original function is again continuous factors through the universal
envelope. However, it is not possible in general to uniformly compute this
factorisation.
In this paper we propose the notion of uniform envelopes. A uniform envelope
is additionally endowed with a map $u_L \colon L \to \mathcal{O}^2(Y)$ that is
compatible with the multiplication of the double powerspace monad
$\mathcal{O}^2$ in a certain sense. This yields for every continuous map with
values in an injective space a choice of uniformly computable extension. Under
a suitable condition which we call uniform universality, this extension yields
a uniformly computable solution for the above factorisation problem.
Uniform envelopes can be endowed with a composition operation. We establish
criteria that ensure that the composition of two uniformly universal envelopes
is again uniformly universal. These criteria admit a partial converse and we
provide evidence that they cannot be easily improved in general.
Not every function admits a uniformly universal uniform envelope. We can
however assign to every function a canonical envelope that is in some sense as
close as possible to a uniform envelope. We obtain a composition theorem
similar to the uniform case.
Search for integrable two-component versions of the lattice equations in the ABS-list
Authors: Hietarinta Jarmo
Published: August 2022

We search and classify two-component versions of the quad equations in the
ABS list, under certain assumptions. The independent variables will be called
$y,z$ and in addition to multilinearity and irreducibility the equation pair is
required to have the following specific properties: (1) The two equations
forming the pair are related by $y\leftrightarrow z$ exchange. (2) When $z=y$
both equations reduce to one of the equations in the ABS list. (3) Evolution in
any corner direction is by a multilinear equation pair. One straightforward way
to construct such two-component pairs is by taking some particular equation in
the ABS list (in terms of $y$), using replacement $y \leftrightarrow z$ for
some particular shifts, after which the other equation of the pair is obtained
by property (1). This way we can get 8 pairs for each starting equation. One of
our main results is that due to condition (3) this is in fact complete for H1,
H3, Q1, Q3. (For H2 we have a further case, Q2, Q4 we did not check.) As for
the CAC integrability test, for each choice of the bottom equations we could in
principle have $8^2$ possible side-equations. However, we find that only
equations constructed with an even number of $y \leftrightarrow z$ replacements
are possible, and for each such equation there are two sets of "side" equation
pairs that produce (the same) genuine B\"acklund transformation and Lax pair.
Pengaruh pemberian ZPT terhadap pertumbuhan beberapa jenis setek tanaman Puring (Cadiaeum variegatum L.)
Authors: Tan Theresia , Lindongi Linda Ernawati , Budiyanto Yohanes Sriyadi , Merasi Feni Tresia
Published: August 2022

This study aimed to determine the effect of growth regulators addition on the growth of cuttings from several types of croton plants. This study was designed using a factorial Randomized Block Design (RBD) consisting of 2 factors. The first factor is the type of puring which consists of golok kuning croton (P1), emping croton (P2), raja croton (P3), jet croton (P4), emping croton (P5), cokwe croton (P6). The second factor is without growth regulators (Zo), Rootone-F (Z1) and coconut water (Z2). The results showed that the interaction between PGR and the type of croton gave an insignificant effect on the growth of croton cuttings on all observed variables. Croton type showed a significant effect on all variables observed in cuttings growth except for the percentage of cuttings sprouting. The best cutting growth was shown by golok kuning croton.
Pertumbuhan dan Hasil Tanaman Sawi Pagoda (Brassica narinosa L.) Akibat Pemberian Pupuk Organik Cair Kascing, Papua Nutrient dan MA-11
Authors: Mariay Ivonne Fitria , Segoro Bayu Imam , Amriati Besse , Hussein Rizald
Published: August 2022

This research was conducted at the screen house of the Faculty of Agriculture, University of  Papua. The objective was to determine the best type of liquid organic fertilizer for the growth and yield of Pagoda mustard plants. Using a non-factorial randomized block design (RAK), with 4 treatments repeated 4 times, in order to obtain 16 trials. The treatments in this study included 1) Control, 2) Liquid organic fertilizer Kascing (10 ml), 3) Papua Nutrient liquid organic fertilizer (10 ml), 4) MA-11 liquid organic fertilizer (10 ml + 10 g granulated sugar). The results showed that the fertilizer treatment in Papua Nutrient showed a significant effect. This treatment gave the best results when compared to the Kascing fertilizer treatment and the MA-11 fertilizer treatment. The Papua Nutrient fertilizer treatment had a significant effect on plant height, leaf width, growth rate, leaf width increase rate, wet weight and root weight with the highest average.
Analisis faktor internal dan eksternal pengembangan perkebunan rakyat kopi Arabika di Kabupaten Pegunungan Arfak Provinsi Papua Barat
Authors: Suparno Antonius , Rouw Aser , Irbayanti Diana , Lindongi Linda Ernawati , Namserna Hangrie Jemmy
Published: August 2022

Arfak Mountains Regency is part of West Papua Province with an undulating to mountainous topography that spreads at an altitude of 800 – 3,000 m above sea level with the main livelihood of its community is farming highland vegetables. This region has a very suitable and potential climate for the development of Arabica coffee. Arfak Mountains Regency also has 2 lakes at an altitude of 2000 m above sea level, so the existence of coffee plantations can support the development of ecotourism in this area. The development of community coffee plantations is not as good as cocoa plantations. This is presumably due to the difficulty of the transportation of marketing results in the past. However, in line with the current infrastructure development, regional development progress, and the growth in the coffee economic value, the development of coffee plantations based on community plantations require significant attention. To be more focused on the development of arabica coffee in the Arfak Mountain Regency, it is necessary to be attentive to internal and external factors as the basis of policy making. This study aims to analyze internal factors (IFE) and external factors (EFE) in coffee farming communities in Anggi Gida District and Anggi Giji District. The results of the IFE and EFE analysis show that farmers in Anggi Giji District have more opportunities (quadrant I: 2.79;2.79) to develop coffee than farmers in Anggi Gida District (quadrant I: 2.61; 2.25). Based on the SWOT analysis both in Anggi Gida District and in Anggi Giji District, the development of Arabica coffee community plantations must implement a strategy to optimize land (S1, S2, O2, O3, O4), improve technical skills (W3, O1, O2, O4), optimize farmer group institutions (S3, S4, T1, T2, T3, T4), and open a marketing network (W2, T3, T4).
Optimalisasi Pembelajaran Perkembangan dan Belajar Motorik Melalui Smartclass Selama PTM di Masa Covid 19
Authors: Basuki  , Rahayu Prasetiyo  , Faisol Hamid
Published: August 2022

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui optimalisasi smartclass dan pengaruhnya terhadap prestasi mahasiwa. Penelitian ini menggunakan rancangan Eksperimen The Posttest-Only Control Group Design. Subjek penelitian ini menggunakan mahasiswa Program Studi Pendidikan Jasmani di STKIP PGRI Jombang. Teknik sampling yang di gunakan yaitu Tekhnik Purposive Sampling dengan jumlah penelitian ini berjumlah 62 mahasiswa. Analisis data menggunakan deskriptif dan inferensial dengan SPSS 20. Hasil penelitian menunjukan dari kualitas proses pembelajaran menggunakan smartclass sama-sama memiliki kualitas yang katagori baik, tetapi ada perbedaan mean dan persentase. Persentase kelompok perlakuan 93.92% sedangkan persentase kelompok kontrol 91.75%. Berdasarkan uji hipotesis nilai probabilitas perlakuan kurang dari 0,05 yakni sebesar 0,000. Dengan demikian hipotesis nol ditolak dan hipotesis penelitian diterima. Artinya ada perbedaan antara smartclass dengan kelas kontrol. Simpulan penelitian ini adalah pengunaan smartclass dengan yang ada perbedaan meskipun kualitas proses pembelajaran dalam katagori yang sama. Saran penelitian, untuk meningkatkan kualitas dan prestasi mahasiswa keberadaan smartclass dapat mendukung.
Análisis de la innovación en una empresa familiar a partir de la teoría de sistemas luhmanniana: un estudio de caso
Authors: Muñoz José Gerardo Serafín Vera , Velázquez Daniela González
Published: August 2022

El objetivo de este artículo es analizar las actividades de innovación en una empresa familiar de talavera localizada en la ciudad de Puebla, a partir de los postulados de la teoría de sistemas luhmanniana. Se aplicó una estrategia metodológica cualitativa, basada en el estudio de casos. Los resultados muestran que, no obstante, ser una empresa que elabora productos artesanales que cuentan con denominación de origen, y que, por ello, requiere utilizar un proceso de producción 100% artesanal, ha realizado innovaciones de producto que le dan un sello de distinción a la firma, y la han posicionado como una de las empresas más importantes de talavera poblana. Por otra parte, de acuerdo a la teoría de sistemas luhmanniana, estas innovaciones ha sido posible realizarlas debido a la capacidad de la empresa para procesar la complejidad del entorno económico – empresarial.
A Comparative Analysis of Churna and Ksheerapaka of Dried Root of Prishniparni- Desmodium Gangeticum (Linn.) DC. through High Performance Thin Layer Chromatography.
Authors: Krishna. R Aswathy , Ansary P Y , Oommen Sara Monsy , V V Shincymol
Published: August 2022

High Performance thin layer chromatography has become a potent analytical technique in the process of drug discovery. It serves as a tool for identification, authentication and quality control of herbal drugs due to its reliability and simplicity. Prishniparni-Desmodium gangeticum(Linn.) DC. is a significant and well-known drug expoundly discussed in the Ayurvedic classics. It is an erect diffusely branched undershrub with enriched therapeutic potential. The plant root is rich in flavonoids, iso flavonoids, cardiac glycosides, pterocarpans, alkaloids andsteroids which accounts for its multiple beneficial action in the therapeutics. It has strong antioxidant and cardioprotective properties. The churna(powder) and ksheerapaka(milk decoction) of dried root of Prishniparni was subjected to High Performancethin layer chromatography and comparative analysis of different peaks were obtained. The results suggest that change in phytochemical constituents and their quantity occur on changing the Kalpana (dosage form) from churna(powder) to ksheerapaka(milk decoction).
A Clinico-Pathological Study on Pleehodaraw.s.r. to Splenomegaly and its Comparative Management with Sarapunkha Ksharaand Sarapunkha Ghana Vati
Authors: Nanda Riksundar , Ku. Panda Pradip , Nayak Utkalini , Panda Sushmirekha , Singh Vinod Chandra
Published: August 2022

Introduction-Udara rogasare classified into 8 types according to different Acharyas.Pleehodarais one among them.The main cause behind the development of Udara rogais ‘Mandagni’. In Ayurveda Pleehodaramay be correlated with Splenomegaly. Sarapunkhaa herbal drug mentioned in Ayurvedaclassics is effective in Pleehodara.So, a comparative single blind study of Sarapunkha Ksharaand Sarapunkha Ghana Vatiare taken into consideration for clinical trial for present study. Aims:To study about the comparative clinical efficacy of Sarapunkha Ksharaand Sarapunkha Ghana Vatiin the management of Pleehodara.Material and Methods-This is a single-blind comparative clinical study with a pre-test and post-test design. The patients were Randomly categorised into two groups.30 patients of Group-A(15) and Group-B(15) patients were registered from OPD and IPD of Govt. Ayurvedic College and Hospital, Balangir presented with Subjective parameters and Objective Parameters. After diagnosis they were under trial withAyurvedicformulations of Sarapunkha Ksharagiven 500mg twice daily after food in Group A and Sarapunkha Ghana Vatigiven 2tab(1 tab-500mg) twice daily after food with luke warm water for a period of 30 days respectively. The subjective and objective parameters were assessed in 10 days interval to interpret the result by statistical evaluation.Observation and Results: It had been observed that the result of trial drug Group-A patients was significant (<0.05) to reduce both subjective and objective Parameters after 30 days of treatment as compare to Group-B patients.Conclusion:On comparison between two groups, Sarapunkha Kshara had shown more effect thanSarapunkha Ghan Vati.No adverse effects were noticed during clinical trial in both groups
A Critical Review on the Understanding and Management of Vatarakta
Authors: Uniyal Divya , Datta Shukla Gyanendra , Arora Vipin
Published: August 2022

Vata Dosha is considered as the prime Dosha as it is responsible for all the movements in the body. The disease Vatarakta holds a special place in the Ayurvedic literature due to its high prevalence in the society. . The vitiated Rakta Dhatuobstructs the pathway of enraged Vayu which in turn vitiates the Raktafurther giving rise to the disease Vatarakta.The disease can be correlated with Gouty Arthritis due to similarity in the clinical presentation. Vatarakta is a progressive disorder, where the disease is initially limited to the superficial Dhatuleading to UttanaVataraktabut later on involves the deepDhatu giving rise toGambhira Vatarakta. The allopathic treatment give rise to many side effects and adverse reactions. Ayurveda can provide a a good holistic treatment option. The treatment described in Ayurveda not only focuses on drugs but also on the life style modification. Keeping all the points in mind, the disorder has been considered for the study to find an effective and safe cure for the disease. The present study gives a sight of critical review of the disease Vatarakraand the aim of the review is to review and highlight the effectiveness of different Ayurvedic treatment modalities in patients with Vatarakta.
Ayurvedic Management of Manyastambha (Cervical Spondylosis) w.s.r. to Therapeutic Role of Mashbaladi Kwatha Nasya
Authors: Kuma Yogesh , Bhatkoti Mayank , Panwar Balkrishan , Kumar Vipin
Published: August 2022

Manyastambhais Vataja nanatmaja vyadhidue vata prakopaka nidanasevana. The vata doshagets vitiated and lodges in manyacausing stambhaand rujaof the neck that ultimately ledto manyastambha.manyastambhacan be more or less studied under broadheading of cervical spondylosis as both of these are having similar signs and symptoms. Cervical spondylosis is a degenerative condition of the cervical spine it is age related condition that affectsthe neck vertebra.The disease not only negatively impacts a person's health but also greatly impairs quality of life and daily activities. The treatment of Manyastambha, were proposed for prevention and control by ayurveda.In ayurvedathere are very treatment modalities,among them nasyahas been given much importance role inUurdhvajatrugata roga. Acharya charkahas indicated nnasyatherapy exclusively for the management of Manyastambha.The current article discusses the function of particular ayurvedicmethods in the treatment of Manyastambha(cervical spondylosis).