bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
THE INFLUENCE OF E-ORDERING SYSTEM ON LGASPUBLIC PROCUREMENT PERFORMANCE: A CASE OF KASULU DISTRICT COUNCIL, KIGOMA TANZANIA
Authors:   The Government of Tanzania (GoT) Siha DC District Executive Director P. O. Box, 129, 5BR-Sanya Juu-Elerai., MussaMnasi (Ph. D) Haji , Arthur Begarving ,   Managing Director, Research & Business Development Consultant, 255 Investmetrics Group, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania., Kasilati Mwaseba Nicodemas ,   Logistic and Procurement Manager at Medical Team International P. O. Box, 32388 Dar es Salaam.
Published: November 2023

The study was conducted to determine the influence of e-Ordering system on the performance of public procurement of Kasulu District. The study employed a positivism philosophy and implemented a cross-sectional research design to answer research objectives. Data were collected from employees of Kasulu district council and suppliers that located in Kasulu district, Data were collected from 395 responded to questionnaires. Simple random sampling technique used to select sample. Data were analyzed using Statistical Package for Social Science (SPSS) Version 27 where Bivariate Regression analysis using Chi-Square test, descriptive analysis were conducted to answer the research objectives. The study found that the e-Ordering System has a statistically significant and positive impact on public procurement performance in local government authorities (LGAs). Specifically, implementing e-Ordering System leads to improvements in timely allocation of goods and resources, increased value for money, better quality of services, reduced user complaints, and improved communication results. The study recommends that the government should create a conducive technological environment to encourage innovative investments in e-Procurement technology by LGAs, as effective technology plays a crucial role in enhancing public procurement performance in these areas.
PREDICT2PROTECT - MACHINE LEARNING APPLICATION IN THE PREDICTION OF HEART DISEASE
Authors: Mandal Ankita
Published: November 2023

Across the world, there are few universal scenarios, but the pain of losing a loved one to heart disease is an exception and a reality shared by millions every year. Heart disease is the greatest killer in society today, and one prevalent root of this issue is untimely diagnosis, often caused by the unsustainable costs and lack of accessible healthcare for underserved populations. Recognizing these disparities, the goal of this project was to create an easily available application and interface for all that accurately indicate ones risk of heart disease. To address this, a machine learning model, Predict2Protect, was built in Python. An open-source dataset compiled of 1025 patients of diverse backgrounds was scaled, adjusted to include inquiries answerable by patients, and split into 75% train, 15% validation, and 25% test. Four models were tested with the hypothesis that if the RandomForestClassifier was used, it would have the highest validity. This was not supported as the Decision Tree model had a 100% accuracy for training data and 95% for test data. Through the application software Streamlit, this program was processed into a web application now found in browser extensions. The application reports the risk of one having heart disease with a 95% accuracy and describes the risk percentage in their developing heart disease within the next year. With a simple interface and high accuracy, Predict2Protect aims to provide a view into ones health with the goals of accessible heart disease prediction and early treatment for patients around the world.
EVALUATION OFDIFFERENTPOTENTIAL BIOMETRIC IDENTIFICATION FORENSIC TOOLS LIKE TONGUE PRINTS, RUGAE PATTERNS AND FINGER PRINTS:A COMPARATIVE STUDY
Authors: Prasad Jaiswal Devanand , Singh Sanjeet , Singh Nishant , Singh Paramjit , Sharma Kanika
Published: November 2023

Introduction-Biometric technologies are defined as the automated methods of identifying or verifying of a living person based on a physiological or behavioral characteristic. With the help biometric in forensic we identify different biometric identification features like tongue prints, rugae patterns and finger prints. Objective-Objective of this study to assess and evaluate the efficacy of different biometric identification features like tongue prints, rugae patterns and finger prints. Materials and Methods- This study included 50 subjects, in which 25 were males (Group A) and other 25 were females (Group B). The study was conducted in the department of oral and maxillofacial pathology at DJ college of dental sciences and research, Modi Nagar Uttar Pradesh. Statistical Analysis- Chi Square test was used, and P value of <0.05 was considered statistically significant. Result- On comparing all three parameters, there is statistical significant difference in total no. of rugae patterns and size seen in both male and females. No statistical significant seen in texture ,shape,grooves and lingual apex of tongue. No significant difference seen in finger print pattern on both male and female. Conclusion- Most accurate biometric method for personal identification is palatal rugae as it is protected well from external environment. Also, for sexual dimorphism palatal rugae is best for gender identification compared with others parameters.
POSTOPERATIVE NAUSEA AND VOMITING: RETROSPECTIVE COMPARATIVE STATISTICAL STUDY
Authors:   Anesthesiology & Intensive Care Department, Moulay Ismail Military Hospital, Meknes, Morocco., Abdellatif Diai ,   Faculty of Medicine, Sidi Mohamed Ben Abdellah University, Fes, Morocco., Ayoub Maaroufi ,   Anesthesiology & Intensive Care Department, Moulay Ismail Military Hospital, Meknes, Morocco.,   Faculty of Medicine, Sidi Mohamed Ben Abdellah University, Fes, Morocco., Nourddine Jebbar ,   Anesthesiology & Intensive Care Department, Moulay Ismail Military Hospital, Meknes, Morocco.,   Faculty of Medicine, Sidi Mohamed Ben Abdellah University, Fes, Morocco., Jaber Elkaissi ,   Anesthesiology & Intensive Care Department, Moulay Ismail Military Hospital, Meknes, Morocco.,   Faculty of Medicine, Sidi Mohamed Ben Abdellah University, Fes, Morocco., Jaouad Laoutid ,   Anesthesiology & Intensive Care Department, Moulay Ismail Military Hospital, Meknes, Morocco.,   Faculty of Medicine, Sidi Mohamed Ben Abdellah University, Fes, Morocco., Kechna Hicham ,   Anesthesiology & Intensive Care Department, Moulay Ismail Military Hospital, Meknes, Morocco.,   Faculty of Medicine, Sidi Mohamed Ben Abdellah University, Fes, Morocco.
Published: November 2023

Postoperative nausea and vomiting (PONV) is a relatively frequent side effect during the first 24 hours following surgery and a major source of discomfort for patients. These are transient symptoms, which can worsen the functional prognosis, but also vital following the occurrence of serious complications. Our objective was to determine the real incidence of PONV in patients operated in our facility, to analyze the different risk factors found in the literature and to evaluate the relevance of our preventive and therapeutic strategies in this matter. We included 92 patients operated from September 23, 2021 to December 09, 2021 in a prospective observational study conducted in the different surgical departments (gynecology, visceral surgery, ear nose and throat department , traumatology) at the Mohamed V provincial hospital of Sefrou. The overall incidence of PONV was 47%. It was 23% at 6 hours and 24% at 24 hours. The incidence of nausea, vomiting, and nausea and vomiting was 17%, 11%, and 19%, respectively. Risk factors associated with the occurrence of PONV were : age (p=0.049), duration of surgery (p<0.01) and type of anesthesia (p=0.043). A preventive strategy with metoclopramide 10mg injectable at induction was followed in only 18% of cases, but was not effective on the occurrence of PONV. Indeed, it was noted that our practitioners had little interest or awareness of an appropriate preventive and curative protocol or strategy. We recommend the development of an antiemetic prophylaxis and the use of a preventive and therapeutic protocol for postoperative nausea and vomiting. For this, our work proposed at the end a practical brochure adapted to our context and which would be applicable in any national hospital structure.
CONTRAST ECHOCARDIOGRAPHY: CURRENT APPLICATIONS AND INNOVATIONS
Authors:   Chief, Pediatric and Adult Cardiology, Prakash Heart Station, Nirala Nagar, Lucknow, UP, India., Mehrotra Akhil , Kacker Shubham ,   Lead PMO, Tech Mahindra, New Delhi, India.
Published: November 2023

The ability to opacify the left ventricle and delineate the endocardium after intravenous injection of microbubble ultrasound enhancing agents (UEAs) is of established value to quantify volumes and function in suboptimal unenhanced images, particularly in stress echocardiograms. However, applications other than quantitation of left ventricle structure and function are being used in myriads of other disease states for contrast enhanced left ventricular opacification. Contrast agents enable recording of Doppler velocity signals in patients with poor ultrasound transmission, providing estimates of aortic stenosis gradient and pulmonary artery pressures. Contrast echo is of value in detecting apical hypertrophic cardiomyopathy and accompanying apical aneurysms. Most importantly, ultrasound enhancing agents can identify apical and left atrial masses when they cannot be visualized in unenhanced images, and can distinguish thrombi from tumors by visualizing the vascularity inherent in tumors. Contrast agents distinguish trabecular from compacted myocardium in noncompaction syndrome, and hypertrabeculation with other abnormal conditions. A major potential application of UEAs is myocardial opacification, which can assist in identifying nonviable myocardium. Also, the delayed reappearance of myocardial perfusion after microbubble destruction identifies impaired contrary flow and can diagnose coronary stenosis. Innovative applications of ultrasound contrast agents currently under investigation, include visualizing the vaso vasorum to identify plaques and assess their vulnerability, and theranostic agents to deliver drugs and biologists and to assist in sonothrombolysis. It is anticipated that the role of ultrasound contrast agents will continue to increase in the future.
PHYTOCHEMICAL SCREENING OF MALAXIS MUSCIFERAROOT EXTRACT
Authors:   Department of Biotechnology, Koneru Lakshmaiah Education Foundation, Guntur, Andhra Pradesh, India., Sri Venkata Deekshitha Dokalaa Sai , Vara Prasad K. Shiva ,   Department of Biotechnology, Koneru Lakshmaiah Education Foundation, Guntur, Andhra Pradesh, India., Chinmyee Gavirni Samyutha ,   Department of Biotechnology, Koneru Lakshmaiah Education Foundation, Guntur, Andhra Pradesh, India., Tumukunde Jessica ,   Department of Biotechnology, Koneru Lakshmaiah Education Foundation, Guntur, Andhra Pradesh, India., Pooja Battula Vasavi ,   Department of Biotechnology, Koneru Lakshmaiah Education Foundation, Guntur, Andhra Pradesh, India., Jahnavi Dammati Sai ,   Department of Biotechnology, Koneru Lakshmaiah Education Foundation, Guntur, Andhra Pradesh, India., Shreya Gurram ,   Department of Biotechnology, Koneru Lakshmaiah Education Foundation, Guntur, Andhra Pradesh, India., Singh Ranwas Reethika ,   Department of Molecular Biology, Cresent Biosciences, ICRAB Campus, Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh, India.
Published: November 2023

The phytochemical screening of the root extract of Malaxismuscifera, commonly known as the fly orchid, was conducted to analyze its chemical composition and identify the presence of bioactive compounds.Alternative medicine has become popular these days as it is gaining practices across the globe. Ayurvedic medicine is one of the important forms of alternative medicine that was widely available in India. The present study mainly focuses on the identification of therapeutic properties of Malaxismuscifera. The ethanolic extract of Malaxismusciferaroots are used for its anti-oxidant and antimicrobial activity. Malaxismusciferadried roots shown good anti-oxidant and anti-microbial properties. The ethanolic extract of Malaxismusciferawas checked for anti-microbial activity against pathogenic bacteria such as E. coli, Staphylococcus aureus, Pseudomonas.
THE CHALLENGES TO THE OPERATION OF THE ETHICS SYSTEM THAT THE UK PARLIAMENT HAS HAD AND HOW TO ADDRESS THEM IN THE LATE TWENTIETH AND EARLY TWENTY-FIRST CENTURY
Authors: Fabryka Alla
Published: November 2023

In order to maintain the trust of citizens in the legislature, parliaments around the world are introducing a system to regulate the conduct of MPs on ethical issues. It has to perform its tasks in a complex political, socio-cultural and a highly dynamic information environment. This article explores the challenges to the functioning of the UK ethical system and how to overcome them in a period that has been associated with its significant value and structural transformation.
INFORMATION VIOLENCE AS A SOCIAL PHENOMENON
Authors: Panfilov Оlexand
Published: November 2023

The article reveals the essence of information violence as a social phenomenon. The components of information violence are considered, the effect of priming in the media is revealed, the results of studies of the influence of the demonstration of violence in the media and mass communication on the behavior of children and youth are presented. New trends in the influence of information violence on changing social practices, in particular, the transformation of the conduct of modern wars, are identified.
GEOGRAPHICAL DETERMINISM: CLASSICAL AND POST- CLASSICAL CONCEPTS
Authors: Danilyan Oleg , Dzoban Оlexander
Published: November 2023

The article deals with the emergence and development of the theory of geographical determinism, as well as the essence of the main concepts of geographical determinism of the classical post-classical period. The theoretical foundations of geopolitics and the views of its main representatives are analyzed. It is stated that geographical determinism as a conceptual methodological approach does not become obsolete as society develops, but is modernized and modified. The features of modern geographical determinism (neodeterminism) are determined and some of its directions are considered: the concept of sustainable development, the concept of green energy, geographical ethics.
AVANT-GARDE SYNTHESIS OF THE ARTS IN THE CREATIVITY OF SCENEGRAPHERS AT THE BEGINNING OF THE 20TH CENTURY
Authors: Arefeva Anna
Published: November 2023

The urgency of turning to the philosophical foundations of the formation of avant-garde stage synthesis on the stage of the Diaghilev seasons is emphasized. The purpose of the article is to determine the intentions of the stage synthesis of avant-garde art – cubism, Fauvism, abstractionism as a philosophical and anthropological phenomenon of destruction and deconstruction of classical art. The research methodology is determined by comparative and systematic approaches. Transcendental, phenomenological and dialectical methods make it possible to carry out a philosophical and anthropological analysis of the synthesis of arts as a dynamic integrity of synthetic form formation. Scientific novelty of the article. For Diaghilev's seasons, the avant-garde space was a certain gesture of despair, a compromising phenomenon of adapting the iconography of the Art Nouveau style. Conclusions. The European avant-garde syntheses of the beginning of the 20th century were equivalent to the search for a stage synthesis of Vs. Meyerhold, O. Exter, K. Malevich.
SOCIOLOGY OF WAR IN UKRAINE: ON THE PATH OF BECOMING
Authors: Trebin Mykhailo
Published: November 2023

The formation of the sociology of war as a sectoral sociology or middle-level theory in Ukraine has been investigated. The object, subject, conceptual apparatus, proposed methodology of further studies of the sociology of war, are proposed, proposed to consider its main directions and key problems. A comparative analysis of objects and items of military sociology, sociology of the army was conducted. The characteristics of modern wars and the peculiarities of their armed struggle were given.
CHANGES IN SCIENCE CONCEPTUALIZATION IN THE CONTEXT OF IDEOLOGIZING, DEIDEOLOGIZING AND RE-IDEOLOGIZING OF SOCIETY
Authors: Kubalskyi Oleh
Published: November 2023

Social processes are reflected in the development of the scientific community, so there is a reverse effect: changes in science lead to radical innovations in the management of social structures. The article conceptualizes relation between science development and ideologizing, deideologizing and re-ideologizing of society. Conceptual correlation and demarcation between the state-building ideology and the requirements of authorities to the science.
BODY - VICTIM - TRAUMA: BIOPOLITICAL HORIZON
Authors: Meliakova Yuliia , Kovalenko Inna , Kalnytskyi Eduard
Published: November 2023

The article is devoted to understanding cultural trauma as a biopolitical concept. Biopolitics is presented as a system of certain strategies in relation to human corporeality, the basis of which is the economic power of capital. The key concepts conceptually included in the semantic field of biopolitics - bare life, homo sacer, state of exception and others - are considered. Cultural trauma is comprehended on the basis of understanding the specificity of a victim in contemporary culture. The discourse of trauma transforms sacredness into grief, guilt and resentment. Accordingly, the victim unites the collective body not through purification, but through involvement in violence as a traumatic event. The sacrifice is conceptualised as a biopolitical tool, contradictorily suggestive of humanist pathos and biopolitical exploitation.
THE DIVERSITY OF HUMAN EXISTENCE IN CYBERSPACE AS THE BASIS FOR THE FORMATION OF THE ANTHROPOLOGICAL DIRECTION OF ITS RESEARCH.
Authors: Trofymenko Volodymyr
Published: November 2023

The publication explores various aspects of human existence in cyberspace. Attention is drawn to the fact that today cyberspace is a necessary condition for normal human activity. It covered both old, traditional spheres of human life, and creates new ones, the need for which is caused by the modern development of society. Attention is also drawn to the problem of cybercrime, as a phenomenon that has also developed in digital reality. In general, the publication proves the necessity of the existence of an anthropological direction of cyberspace research.
NATIONAL OR DEMOCRATIC MODEL OF CIVIL EDUCATION: FROM THE EXPERIENCE OF ISRAEL FOR UKRAINE
Authors: Topalova Svitlana
Published: November 2023

Peculiarities of the implementation of civil education in Israel in the conditions of constant military conflict and external threats are studied. The positive consequences and short comings of the ethnic protective militant model of citizenship, which was for med by the means of civil education in the 20th century, are determined. The role of political scientist sin the transition to an educational model for the education of democratic citizenship at the beginning of the 21st century is clarified.
HUMAN RIGHTS AND FREEDOMS: INFORMATIONAL DIMENSION
Authors: Danilyan Oleg , Dzoban Оlexandr
Published: November 2023

It is shown that information, freedom, justice and law are in a close dialectical relationship. It is substantiated that in the process of realizing freedom, a person inevitably makes a choice between possible actions, and bases it on previously received information. It is concluded that informational freedom refers to the entire information and communication sphere in general and does not exhaust its meaning in freedom of speech and the right to information, but also includes many other aspects.
PHILOSOPHICAL DESCRIPTION OF THE PHENOMENON OF THE CHILDHOOD IN THE WORK OF H. S. SKOVORODA
Authors: Luhova Mariia
Published: November 2023

The article examines the key philosophical concepts of H.S. Skovoroda. The possibilities and prospects of using philosophical concepts in the modern realities in Ukraine are revealed. In particular, the focus is on childhood as a subject of the philosopher's research. The boundaries of the perception of childhood are expanded, and the world of Grigoriy Skovoroda's childhood is analyzed in several dimensions: a child in the classical sense; the archetype of the child as a manifestation of the connection with God; childhood period of Grigory Skovoroda.
WITNESS DAMAGE EXPERIENCE AND COURT AS A SPACE OF COMPLICITY
Authors: Kovalenko Inna , Meliakova Yuliia , Kalnytskyi Eduard
Published: November 2023

In this article, an attempt is made to ontological relations with subjective realities using spatial rhetoric, it is about understanding and continuity of traumatic experience. Understanding is considered as evidence, which is provided by the locative participation of the subject in the event. The subject receives the status of a witness in the performative space of damage (avant-garde art, actionism, litigation). An artist or juror is able to witness the trauma by providing a discourse of justice through the language of non-semantic signs.
DISTANCE EDUCATION IN THE CONDITIONS OF SYSTEMIC CRISIS: NEW CHALLENGES AND NEW OPPORTUNITIES
Authors: Pidkurkova Iryna , Pohribna Viktoriia
Published: November 2023

The article substantiates the need to spread innovative methods of training organization in conditions of a systemic crisis. The positive and negative consequences of the planned and forced accelerated implementation of distance education in the educational practice of Ukrainian universities are determined. The results of the sociological study "Effectiveness of distance learning organization at Yaroslav Mudryi National Law University in the conditions of war" are presented.
Downtime from Work: Relationships among Workaholism, Work Engagement, Work Stress, and Paid Time Off
Authors: French Natalie , Aziz Shahnaz , Wuensch Karl L.
Published: November 2023

The purpose of this study was to investigate potential associations among workaholism, work engagement, work stress, and paid time off (PTO) usage. Although recovery from daily work stressors is essential for continued work success, almost one-third of PTO provided in the U.S. is not utilized. Therefore, a deeper investigation of who relinquishes this benefit (that enhances health and wellbeing) and, instead, does not use PTO days is crucial. Full-time employees (N = 302) in a variety of occupations in the U.S. were surveyed. Specifically, they were assessed on workaholism, work engagement, work stress, and PTO usage and potential relationships were examined. Our findings demonstrated that workaholism is negatively associated with PTO usage and positively related to work stress. Additionally, work stress is negatively linked to PTO usage and work engagement. Continued research on PTO usage, worker characteristics, and work-life initiatives may improve employee benefit packages, which could yield monetary savings for organizations. Furthermore, work-life initiatives enhance employee health and wellbeing, thereby increasing job performance and positively influencing organizations.
Collaboration for work: Assessing the correlates of three types of collaboration perceptions that alumni associated with an MBA capstone course
Authors: Hill TL , Blau Gary , Nash David , Naumoff Nicole
Published: November 2023

Combining a survey design with course records, across a nine-year period (2103 to 2021) we explored the factors that n = 167 MBA student alumni identified as helping them experience and practice business-oriented collaboration competencies during a client-oriented, team project-based, MBA capstone course. Alumni were asked questions about the influence of faculty contribution, client engagement, and project social purpose on their experience of collaboration. We used exploratory factor analysis to develop collaboration scales and regression analysis to assess variables affecting collaboration. The factor analysis suggested three simple, reliable, and distinct scales, each combining cohesiveness and productivity items, that capture three types of work-relevant collaboration – within team, between a team and the executive guiding the team, and between a team and its client.  Open item analysis of alumni responses reinforced the validity of these three collaboration scales. Formal rater-based measures, lacking in prior research, of client engagement and project social purpose were created. Regression analysis indicated that, beyond demographic and program control variables, alumni experience of all three types of collaboration was enhanced by faculty contribution and client engagement but not by project social purpose. The results demonstrate the influence of capstone faculty and project clients in supporting MBA students’ practice of collaboration competencies, while also contributing new short scales for measuring three types of collaboration. The article also describes a rich example of using practical, research-intensive strategic projects for client organizations to develop business-oriented competencies such as collaboration.
Exploring the Use of YouTube as a Pathology Learning Tool and Its Relationship With Pathology Scores Among Medical Students: Cross-Sectional Study (Preprint)
Authors: Alzoubi Hiba , Karasneh Reema , Irshaidat Sara , Abuelhaija Yussuf , Abuorouq Saleh , Omeish Haya , Daromar Shrouq , Makhadmeh Naheda , Alqudah Mohammad , Abuawwad Mohammad T , Taha Mohammad J J , Baniamer Ansam , Abu Serhan Hashem
Published: November 2023

BACKGROUND

YouTube is considered one of the most popular sources of information among college students.

OBJECTIVE

This study aimed to explore the use of YouTube as a pathology learning tool and its relationship with pathology scores among medical students at Jordanian public universities.

METHODS

This cross-sectional, questionnaire-based study included second-year to sixth-year medical students from 6 schools of medicine in Jordan. The questionnaire was distributed among the students using social platforms over a period of 2 months extending from August 2022 to October 2022. The questionnaire included 6 attributes. The first section collected demographic data, and the second section investigated the general use of YouTube and recorded material. The remaining 4 sections targeted the participants who used YouTube to learn pathology including using YouTube for pathology-related content.

RESULTS

As of October 2022, 699 students were enrolled in the study. More than 60% (422/699, 60.4%) of the participants were women, and approximately 50% (354/699, 50.6%) were second-year students. The results showed that 96.5% (675/699) of medical students in Jordan were using YouTube in general and 89.1% (623/699) were using it as a source of general information. YouTube use was associated with good and very good scores among the users. In addition, 82.3% (575/699) of medical students in Jordan used YouTube as a learning tool for pathology in particular. These students achieved high scores, with 428 of 699 (61.2%) students scoring above 70%. Most participants (484/699, 69.2%) reported that lectures on YouTube were more interesting than classic teaching and the lectures could enhance the quality of learning (533/699, 76.3%). Studying via YouTube videos was associated with higher odds (odds ratio [OR] 3.86, 95% CI 1.33-11.18) and lower odds (OR 0.27, 95% CI 0.09-0.8) of achieving higher scores in the central nervous system and peripheral nervous system courses, respectively. Watching pathology lectures on YouTube was related to a better chance of attaining higher scores (OR 1.96, 95% CI 1.08-3.57). Surprisingly, spending more time watching pathology videos on YouTube while studying for examinations corresponded with lower performance, with an OR of 0.46 (95% CI 0.26-0.82).

CONCLUSIONS

YouTube may play a role in enhancing pathology learning, and aiding in understanding, memorization, recalling information, and obtaining higher scores. Many medical students in Jordan have positive attitudes toward using YouTube as a supplementary pathology learning tool. Based on this, it is recommended that pathology instructors should explore the use of YouTube and other emerging educational tools as potential supplementary learning resources.
Individually Tailored and Culturally Adapted Internet-Based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Arabic-Speaking Youths With Mental Health Problems in Sweden: Qualitative Feasibility Study (Preprint)
Authors: Demetry Youstina , Wasteson Elisabet , Lindegaard Tomas , Abuleil Amjad , Geranmayeh Anahita , Andersson Gerhard , Shahnavaz Shervin
Published: November 2023

BACKGROUND

Most forcibly displaced refugees in Sweden originate from the Arab Republic of Syria and Iraq. Approximately half of all refugees are aged between 15 and 26 years. This particular group of youths is at a higher risk for developing various mental disorders. However, low use of mental health services across Europe has been reported. Previous research indicates that culturally adapted psychological interventions may be suitable for refugee youths. However, little is known about the feasibility, acceptability, and efficacy of such psychological interventions.

OBJECTIVE

This study aimed to explore the feasibility, acceptability, and preliminary efficacy of an individually tailored and culturally adapted internet-based cognitive behavioral therapy for Arabic-speaking refugees and immigrant youths in Sweden.

METHODS

A total of 17 participants were included to participate in an open trial study of an individually tailored and culturally adapted internet-based cognitive behavioral therapy targeting common mental health problems. To assess the intervention outcome, the Hopkins Symptom Checklist was used. To explore the acceptability of the intervention, in-depth interviews were conducted with 12 participants using thematic analysis. Feasibility was assessed by measuring treatment adherence and by calculating recruitment and retention rates.

RESULTS

The intervention had a high dropout rate and low feasibility. Quantitative analyses of the treatment efficacy were not possible because of the high dropout rate. The qualitative analysis resulted in 3 overarching categories: experiences with SahaUng (the treatment), attitudes toward psychological interventions, and personal factors important for adherence.

CONCLUSIONS

The findings from this study indicate that the feasibility and acceptability of the current intervention were low and, based on the qualitative analysis, could be increased by a refinement of recruitment strategies, further simplification of the treatment content, and modifications to the cultural adaptation.

CLINICALTRIAL
Analysis of the Documentary The Firsts in Life from the Perspective of the Turn-taking System
Authors: Xu Yufei
Published: November 2023

Turn-taking research is the core and focus of conversation analysis. As a typical feature of dialogue, turn-taking is widely used and makes daily dialogue valuable for research. Documentaries, as a typical multimodal discourse, can spread a lot of information in the story alone. The combination of sound and video in documentaries also greatly meets the needs of turn-taking research. Therefore, on the basis of turn-taking, the author uses this classic documentary, The Firsts in Life, as a corpus and analyzes the conversations in the first three episodes from the perspective of turn-taking systems, and analyzes the pragmatic functions of each dialogue, in order to help readers appreciate this documentary from different perspectives.
Применение газовой хроматографии в медицине
Authors: Астахов А.В. , Платонов И.А. , Платонов В.И. , Колесниченко И.Н.
Published: November 2023

Сохранение и защита здоровья населения является основной стратегической задачей любого государства, поэтому развитие методов диагностики заболеваний на ранних стадиях и выявление факторов риска возникновения функциональных нарушений жизненно важных органов и систем является первостепенной задачей. Для диагностики используют приемы и методы из различных областей науки – физические, радиологические, биологические и физико-­химические. Среди физико-­химических наиболее широкое применение нашли газохроматографические методы. В статье обсуждаются достижения, возможности и перспективы неинвазивной диагностики с помощью газовой хроматографии.
ВЗАИМНЫЙ ИНТЕРЕС РАЗРАБОТЧИКА И ЗАКАЗЧИКА – ОСНОВА УСПЕШНОГО ПРОЕКТА ПО ВНЕДРЕНИЮ НОВОЙ ТЕХНОЛОГИИ
Authors: Ежов В.Б.
Published: November 2023

В современных условиях ограничительных санкций обеспечение
предприятий отечественным оборудованием и материалами становится
одной из ключевых задач в реализации технологической независимости
страны. Наиболее эффективно справиться с этой проблемой поможет
внедрение комплексных решений, объединяющих в единый блок
разработанные одним предприятием оборудование и применяемые
при его использовании материалы. Такой подход предлагает российская
научно-технологическая
компания с тридцатилетним опытом –
ООО «Санкт-Петербургский
центр «ЭЛМА» (СПбЦ «ЭЛМА»).
Обладая полным набором компетенций в области химии,
применяемой в производстве печатных плат, компания недавно начала
развивать новое для себя направление – производство жидкостей для
отмывки печатных плат после пайки компонентов. В 2020 году «ЭЛМА»
представила на российском рынке pH-нейтральную отмывочную жидкость
L-Tron-1913, которая по своим характеристикам не уступает импортным
аналогам. Об истории внедрения нового продукта на производстве
компании «А-Контракт» и сотрудничестве двух предприятий нам
рассказали представители поставщика и заказчика.
Finding Approaches Enabling more Use of Sustainable Energy through Pellet Production
Authors: Hulwan Dattatray
Published: November 2023

Abstract: A growing number of people throughout the world are interested in finding new raw materials that may be used to make energy pellets. Before these raw materials are taken into consideration for its use in energy pellet production, they undergo a number of analytical evaluations and quality tests. Utilizing various resources from food waste agriculture, forestry and even extra materials from agri-food production to make energy pellets has grown in popularity these days. The practicality of using raw materials for pellet manufacture such as pea trash, birch sawdust, chamomile waste, and soybean residue is explicitly examined in this study. This investigation's main goal is to produce thermal energy from these pellets while making sure they adhere to the necessary requirements
Superlative Classification Model
Authors: Navale Prof Vandana , Chavhan Sayali , Gadewar Sejal , Gole Pranali , Gandhi Atharav , Jadhav Vaibhavi
Published: November 2023

Abstract: This project introduces an interactive platform designed to empower individuals with limited technical expertise to engage in machine learning tasks, specifically focusing on classifying diverse input data types like images, sounds, and sensory inputs. Leveraging transfer learning principles, the platform offers a user-friendly interface that simplifies the complexities of machine learning. Users can effortlessly upload, preprocess, and train machine learning models without extensive technical knowledge. The platform guides users through model selection, customization, and evaluation, providing insights into model performance through visualizations and performance metrics. Additionally, it enables the application of trained models to new data inputs, facilitating practical implementation without intricate deployment processes. With comprehensive educational resources and support, this platform aims to democratize machine learning, fostering innovation and problem-solving across various domains while eliminating technical barriers for users.
Music Recommendation Based on Emotion Recognition
Authors: Poonam  , Srivastava Srishti , Kurandwad Sushma Srikanta , M Parvashree H
Published: November 2023

Abstract: In an decreasingly digital and data- driven world, personalization of services and happy recommendation is an important aspect to ameliorate the stoner experience. In recent times, there has been a major elaboration in music recommendation system, fasteningon stoner sentiment and song characteristics. The proposed system takes advantage of the idea that visual stimulants, similar as the content of images, can be used to infer the stoner's emotional state. By recycling facial expressions and other visual cues, the system detects and classifies feelings similar as happiness, sadness, wrathfulness and others. This emotional data is also used to elect music tracks that align with the detected emotional state. The recommendation system frame is displayed by druggies rulings that enable song recommendation on the bases of the stoner's preferences or intensity of current feelings. Playing music based on the mood of the user is an application of deep learning which is introduced to the listeners. This can be done by figuring out the user's facial expression which depicts their mood.
Awareness of Oral Health in Adult Diabetic Patients in South Chennai – A Questionnaire Study
Authors: Pazhanivel Dr. K.
Published: November 2023

Abstract: Aim and Objectives: To assess the attitude and awareness of oral health among adult diabetic patients in south Chennai, India .Materials and Methods: The study participants comprised of 150 adult diabetic patients in south Chennai. The information was collected from each participant through structured questionnaire regarding attitude and awareness towards oral health. Pearson correlation coefficient test was used to assess the validity and reliability of questionnaire and any P≤0.05 was considered as statistically significant .Results: The study revealed limited dental care practices among the participants, with a significant 42.7% visiting a dentist only once a year and 11.3% never visited dentist. Daily oral care routines were suboptimal, with low knowledge of proper dental care practices. Most concerning 69.3% participants were unaware of the link between diabetes and oral health, leading to 68.7% of participants with lack of confidence in managing oral health while dealing with diabetes. Lifestyle factors, including tobacco and alcohol use, were prevalent and could exacerbate oral health issues. Conclusion: This study highlights the need for improved education, access to dental care, and better oral hygiene practices among individuals with diabetes in Chennai. Comprehensive oral health education programs tailored to their unique challenges are essential to enhance their overall well-being and quality of life.
Impact of Industry 4.0 on Occupational Safety and Health
Authors: Singh Ms. Pallavi
Published: November 2023

Abstract: In recent years, the emergence of the "Fourth Industrial Revolution", commonly referred to as Industry 4.0, has been propelled by the global surge in consumer goods demand and the imperative for environmentally sustainable manufacturing practices. The fourth technological revolution, commonly referred to as Industry 4.0, is characterized by the heightened utilization of computers and robotics. The primary objective of this revolution is to enhance the caliber, efficacy, and versatility of industrial production. As a consequence of this prevailing inclination, there shall arise alterations in the manner by which tasks are structured and executed, potentially engendering an impact upon the overall welfare of employees. Should the technologies propelling the advent of Industry 4.0 continue to evolve in isolated compartments, with enterprises' operations remaining segregated and disjointed, the attendant hazards shall escalate, thereby culminating in an overall detrimental effect on Occupational Health and Safety (OHS). The potential compromise of the advancements achieved in the proactive administration of occupational health and safety may arise when substantial modifications are implemented. In order to avert the potential clash between technological advancement and occupational health and safety, it is imperative that a collaborative effort be undertaken by researchers, field specialists, and industry professionals. This collective endeavor aims to facilitate a seamless transition towards the era of Industry 4.0.
Study, Review and Analysis of Self-Anchored Suspension Bridge
Authors: Garg Himanshu , Pendharkar Dr. Umesh
Published: November 2023

Abstract: A self-Anchored Suspension Bridge is a type of bridge in which the construction of anchored system is avoided and the cable is embedded into the deck system. In this work, the analysis and design of Self-Anchored Suspension Bridge is done by using CSi Bridge software with standard parameter and design loads which are mentioned in Indian codes. The details of Self-Anchored Suspension Bridge, design loads, deck, cables and pylon details, arrangements are included.
Informing Possible Futures for the use of Third-Party Audits in AI Regulations
Authors: Faveri Benjamin , Auld Graeme
Published: November 2023

Canada’s proposed Artificial Intelligence and Data Act (AIDA) seeks to establish audit requirements for high-impact AI systems under certain circumstances and includes a proposed role for audits in assuring the actions, policies, and measures taken to manage the risks of AI impacts by entities engaged in regulated activities. At their most basic, audits are about checking that rules or expectations are being met by the target of the audit, with some level of confidence. The use of audits has expanded considerably in recent decades, and they have become a feature of many proposed and enacted regulatory approaches for governing the risks of negative AI impacts.
Catéter peritoneal tunelizado para el manejo de ascitis refractaria en paciente con síndrome nefrótico
Authors: Porta-Bisares Iliana , Palacios-Guillen Alaciel Melissa , Hernández-Obando Enrique
Published: November 2023

Introducción: la ascitis refractaria puede ser una complicación frecuente en el síndrome nefrótico (SN), existen casos reportados del uso de un catéter tunelizado de diálisis peritoneal en pacientes con cirrosis o neoplasias abdominales. Se presenta el caso de un paciente con SN en quién se utilizó un catéter para diálisis peritoneal (DP) para manejo de la ascitis refractaria.
Objetivo: mostrar que el catéter peritoneal puede ser considerado como una alternativa para el manejo de la ascitis refractaria en pacientes con síndrome nefrótico.
Presentación del caso: paciente varón de 19 años, sin antecedentes patológicos, cursó con edema progresivo y alteración de la función renal. Se evidenció síndrome nefrótico con anasarca y evolucionó con empeoramiento de la función renal ingresando a hemodiálisis de soporte. Se realizó biopsia renal: podocitopatía, glomerulopatía colapsante. Se inició tratamiento con corticoterapia, mejorando la función renal hasta suspender la hemodiálisis, pero presentó ascitis refractaria al tratamiento médico, por lo que se realizó paracentesis evacuatoria en reiteradas ocasiones. Se decidió colocación de catéter peritoneal tunelizado para el manejo de la ascitis refractaria. La ascitis fue disminuyendo progresivamente hasta el retiro del catéter peritoneal.
Discusión y conclusión: el uso de catéter tunelizado de diálisis peritoneal es una opción de manejo efectiva en casos de síndrome nefrótico con ascitis refractaria.
Pārliecība. Valoda, sabiedrība, politika
Authors:   Latvijas Universitāte, Druviete Ina
Published: November 2023

Grāmatā "Pārliecība. Valoda, sabiedrība, politika" apkopotas Latvijas Universitātes profesores Inas Druvietes nozīmīgākās publikācijas, kas domātas plašam lasītāju lokam, tās tapušas laikā no 2010. gada līdz 2022. gadam. Raksti sniedz ieskatu valodniecības vēsturē, sociolingvistikā, valodas un sabiedrības attiecībās, Latvijas valodas politikas aktualitātēs, iezīmējot latviešu valodas lietojuma un attīstības problēmas un to iespējamos risinājumus. Šis rakstu krājums ir turpinājums iepriekšējai Inas Druvietes publikāciju kopai “Skatījums. Valoda, sabiedrība, politika” (Rīga: LU Akadēmiskais apgāds, 2010).
Análise da perda de água na maçã (malusdomestica) em ambiente natural
Authors: Paiva Linhares Israel , Pinheiro Machado Josué , Rhayane do Nascimento Martins Ingrid , Barbosa Dória Lucas , Silva Brito Palloma
Published: November 2023

A água é de fundamental importância na indústria alimentícia, sendo que é utilizada como ingrediente facilitador para a entrada de nutrientes, higienização e limpeza. Além do mais, é fonte de resfriamento e aquecimento dos produtos. A composição de água em um alimento varia da sua origem e meios de conservação. Todo o processo que envolve a atividade da água nos alimentos corresponde a fatores intrínsecos. O objetivo deste trabalho foi determinar a umidade, e a perda de massa da maçã cortada e inteira no ambiente natural. Visto que é muito importante para entender fatores químico-físicos que ocorrem em alimentos. Para a realização do experimento foram utilizados uma balança de cozinha com precisão de 1 miligrama, uma maçã inteira, uma maçã cortada ao meio, um prato simples e uma faca de mesa. Primeiramente, a fruta foi retirada da geladeira, deixada 10 horas para se adequar a temperatura ambiente, e posteriormente foi pesada e fotografada. Foi possível verificar que inúmeras são as mudanças ocasionadas pela atividade da água e perda da massa dos alimentos, mudanças químicas ou físicas, estabelecidas em um recorte temporal.

Palavras chave: teor de umidade, perda de massa, fatores intrínsecos.
USO DE INFOGRÁFICO PARA SENSIBILIZAÇÃO SOBRE OS PERIGOS DO USO OFF LABEL DE FÁRMACOS DURANTE A PANDEMIA
Authors: Carneiro Rita Terezinha de Oliveira , Gomes Conceição Girleide
Published: November 2023

A COVID-19 é o mais grave problema de saúde pública da atualidade e ainda não dispõe de tratamento farmacológico regulamentado. O uso off label de fármacos é caracterizado por sua administração de forma divergente às recomendações da respectiva bula, e ocorre em situações específicas. No contexto brasileiro de enfrentamento da COVID-19 o uso off label de fármacos foi incentivado por fake news. Contudo, o uso inadequado de fármacos é uma prática antiética e favorece a ocorrência de efeitos adversos. O objetivo deste trabalho foi produzir material didático com informações sobre os impactos do uso off label de fármacos na saúde pública. Após aulas expositivas sobre o tema, graduandas de Farmácia matriculadas na disciplina Bioquímica Clínica (semestre de 2021.1) do Centro Universitário Maria Milza (UNIMAM) elaboraram infográfico com auxílio da ferramenta Canvas. Um formulário online foi aplicado para avaliar a qualidade do material produzido e a contribuição da atividade proposta na formação das referidas graduandas. O presente trabalho suscitou a discussão sobre a importância da Atenção Farmacêutica, especialmente no combate de fake news a respeito de terapias anti-COVID, além de alertar sobre os problemas advindos pelo uso irracional de fármacos no período pandêmico e para o pós-pandemia.