bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
CYTOLOGICAL EVALUATION OF NECK LYMPH NODES FOR METASTATIC DISEASE
Authors: R. K Radha , Taskeen Safina , S Prathima.
Published: February 2022

Background: Fine needle aspiration cytology (FNAC) is a simple, rapid and cost effective procedure with
minimal complications for evaluating enlarged neck nodes, but also gives clue. Neck lymph nodes are a
common site of metastasis for various carcinomas, usually from the upper aerodigestive tract and salivary gland or carcinoma
of unknown primary.
Objectives: To study different cytomorphological patterns of metastatic neck nodes. To evaluate the diagnostic utility of FNAC
in diagnosis of metastatic lesions of lymph node.
Methods: It is a one year prospective study comprised of all aspirates 139 lymphnodes of 968 patients. FNACs conducted in the
Department of Pathology, Vydehi Institute of Medical Sciences, Bangalore, between January 2019 to December 2019. A total of
70 out of 139 peripheral neck nodes in patients diagnosed with metastatic neck lymph node on FNAC were included in the study.
Results: Out of 70 cases included in our study, metastasis to the neck lymph nodes were most common in the age group 51 to 60
years (38.6%) followed by 61 to 70 years (28.6%). Male preponderance was noted with male to female ratio of 1.7:1. On
cytological examination, squamous cell carcinoma was found to be the most common tumor metastasizing to the neck nodes,
accounting for 37 (52.9%) cases followed by each 10 (14.3%) cases each of undifferentiated carcinoma and thyroid carcinoma,
9 (12.9%) cases of adenocarcinoma, 3 (4.3%) cases of parotid gland carcinoma and 1 (1.4%) case of germ cell tumor of testis.
Conclusion: FNAC is an early and reliable tool for the diagnosis of metastatic neck nodes. Any enlarged neck node should be
investigated to rule out metastasis.
An Investigation of the Effect of Age, Severity of Hypertension and Duration of Hypertension for Erectile Dysfunction
Authors: Razzaque Dr. Abdur , Parvin Dr. Farjana , Ruhul Amin Dr. S. M. , Kabir Dr. Rashadul , Hossain Dr. Md. Monowar
Published: February 2022

Introduction: Hypertension (HTN) is one of the most common diseases of the cardiovascular system. It is an increasingly important medical and public health problem. Hypertension is regarded as an indicator for erectile dysfunction. That is why problems with erectile function are an important concern in the treatment of hypertension. Objective: To investigate the frequency and severity of erectile dysfunction among hypertensive and normotensive married men attending a tertiary care hospital of Bangladesh. Material & Methods: It was a cross sectional comparative study. The study was done at Shaheed Ziaur Rahman Medical College, Bogura, Bangladesh in the department of Medicine from July 2019 to January 2021. A total of 150 patients were selected as a study population. Purposive sampling was applied to collect the sample as per inclusion and exclusion criteria. The participants who were excluded from the study declined to give their consent, didn’t complete the questionnaire and there was difficulties in fulfilling the inclusion and exclusion criteria. After collecting the data, it was checked and rechecked for omission, inconsistencies and improbabilities. Data analysis was performed by Statistical Package for Social Science (SPSS), version-22. Results: Analysis was done with the data of 150 cases. Out of the total 150 cases 75 were hypertensive and 75 were normotensive. The respondents were further sub grouped into an age matched manner. The predominant respondent age group was 40 to 49 years which included 42 in normotensive group and 42 in hypertensive group. The age range of the normotensive was 33-55 years in the study population and the mean age of them was (42.65 ± 5.53) years. On spot measurement of blood pressure 26 patients were found in an uncontrolled state of BP. Fifteen (15) subjects was in grade I and 11 subjects were in grade II. Among them 53.3% of grade 1 had ED and 90.9% with grade II suffered from ED. None was found in the range of grade III or ....
The Influence Of Organizational Behavior Dimensions on Administrative and Financial Performance of Land Transportation Management Center
Authors: Husen Hamka , Marwan Marwan , Hendrian Hendrian
Published: February 2022

This study aims to determine the effect of communication, motivation, and leadership on employee performance. This research was conducted at the Office of the Land Transportation Management Center Region XXIV, North Maluku Province, by taking research respondents as many as 73 people. This research method is a research hypothesis testing (hypothesis testing) which aims to test the hypothesis that was built using multiple regression analysis and the calculation operation using the SPSS program. The results of the research are as follows: (1). Communication has a significant positive effect on employee performance, with a total effect of 3.116. (2). Motivation has a significant positive effect on employee performance, with a total effect of 1,993. (3). Leadership has a significant positive effect on employee performance, with a total effect of 2,360. (4). Simultaneously there is a significant influence between communication, motivation, and leadership together on the performance of Administrative and Finance employees of the Land Transportation Management Center Region XXIV North Maluku Province with a determination contribution (R2) of 79.9%. The conclusion of this study is that it is proven that there is a significant influence between communication, motivation, and leadership on the performance of administrative and financial employees of the Land Transportation Management Center Region XXIV North Maluku Province.
Evaluation of the PHBS Program For 2018, 2019, and 2020 In Masalle Village, Enrekang Regency
Authors: Haderiah Haderiah , Arif Muhammad Ikbal , La Taha La Taha , Sulasmi Sulasmi , Hidayat Hidayat
Published: February 2022

PHBS is all healthy behaviors that are carried out on the basis of awareness to help themselves and family members in the health sector and can play an active role in carrying out public health activities. Clean culture is a reflection of people's attitudes and behavior in maintaining and maintaining personal and environmental hygiene in everyday life. The PHBS indicators that are the center of this research are healthy latrines, clean water supply, hand washing with soap, and smoking habits.This study aims to evaluate the PHBS program in the village of Masalle, Enrekang Regency. This type of research is a descriptive research which describes, discloses and presents what is in accordance with the data and facts regarding the PHBS program that has been launched. The number of samples was 4 PHBS indicators, namely healthy latrines, clean water supply, washing hands with soap, and smoking habits.The results obtained from the results of the PHBS study in Masalle Village, namely in 2018, the indicators for healthy latrines were 94.0%, PAB was 100%, CTPS was 99.1%, smoking habits were 53.3%. In 2019 the indicators for healthy latrines were 94.8%, PAB was 100%, CTPS was 100%, smoking habits were 53.3%. In 2020 the indicators for healthy latrines are 95.3%, PAB is, CTPS is 100%, smoking habits are 53.3%.
Classification of Bacterial Images using Transfer Learning, Optimized Training and Resnet-50
Authors: Wonohadidjojo Daniel Martomanggolo
Published: February 2022

Bacterial image analysis using traditional laboratory methods encounters bacterial recognition errors and requires extra experience and long processing time. Therefore, the automated classification technique of bacterial images is more useful than traditional visual observations for biologists because of their accurate classification, low cost, and fast diagnosis. In this study, a method to classify bacteria images by implementing the CNN deep learning method using Transfer Learning is proposed. This trained ResNet-50 is implemented as the CNN architecture. In the training of the classification layer, SGDM optimizer is used. The classification performance for is evaluated in using confusion matrix and four performance metrics: Accuracy, Precision, Recall and Fmeasure. The Confusion Matrix and all the performance metrics show is successful in classifying bacterial images.
Ancient Hebrew Wedding Culture Concept And Its Typology With Second Coming
Authors: Wulandari Wahyoe Rita
Published: February 2022

The Church is betrothed to Christ much the same way as betrothal in Jewish custom. The Jewish betrothal was done by gold or sum of money. Christ as the Bridegroom has sealed the betrothal of marriage by his own blood. The shared cup of wine symbolized the sealing of their marriage covenant in blood. Christ paid the mohar with His blood. The mohar consisted of a payment to the bride's father and emphasized the binding aspect of the betrothal between the two families. After the betrothal ceremony there was period of separation between the bride and groom. This usually lasted about a year. During which the groom prepared a chuppah, bridal canopy. This was a room attached to his father's house and would have been beautifully decorated for the bride (John 14:1-4). After the betrothal period the groom would bring his bride to this room. The groom could not return for his bride until his father said that the chuppah was ready. All Christians should be watching and waiting for the appearance of the Bridegroom the Lord Jesus. When Christ comes to claim His bride and take the Church to the Father’s house. The Marriage Supper follows as the third and final step and is a glorious celebration of all who are in Christ Jesus (Rev. 19:7).
The Development of Oro-Oro Dowo Traditional Market Logistics in the New Normal Era with Joint Delivery Approach
Authors: Putra Riza Nuansyah , Dwi Ari Ismu Rini , Meidiana Christia
Published: February 2022

The growth of electronic commerce is one of the challenges for the development of urban logistics in Indonesia. This condition was then exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic, which forced changes to the social interaction system. In Malang City in particular, there are regulations that make traditional markets prioritize electronic purchasing systems. Oro-oro Dowo Market is supported by 4 service developers who support online transaction activities. Each development has its own mechanism for the movement of goods according to the characteristics of the service developer. Using a qualitative descriptive method, it is known that additional traditional market facilities are needed to support these activities. The spatial arrangement of the Oro-oro Dowo Market is an initial alternative for developing a development strategy. Then the concept of online traditional market interaction patterns can be considered for the development of other digital-based activities.
Analysis Of Novel Curve Microstripline Array Antenna Design In X Band Frequency For Satellite Communication
Authors: Artawan Putu
Published: February 2022

The design of a novel curve microstripline 2x2 array antenna is presented in this research. In this design, antenna work in X Band frequency. The total size of antenna is 40mm x 40mm. The result indicates that the antenna characteristics parametric showed by Voltage Standing Wave Ratio (VSWR≤2) of the proposed antenna is 1.06 (in simulated); 1.29 (in measured) and 1.20 (in numeric analyzed), bandwidth is 260.0 MHz (in simulated) and 310.0 MHz (in measured) and  reflection coefficient is 0.03 (in simulated) and 0.17 (in measured) and return loss is -29.43dB (in simulated) and -27.12dB (in measured) respectively. The antenna has achieved a stable radiation performance with a maximum gain of 6.67dB (in simulated) and 5.53dB (in mesured). Novel curve microstripline 2x2 array antenna with 50 Ohm impedance and easy integration are making this model suitable for X-Band frequency (8GHz-12GHz) satellite communication applications. Details of the proposed antenna design and results are presented and discussed.
Analysis Of The Authority To Carry Out The Duties Of The Governor In The Implementation Of Local Government According To Regulations In Indonesia
Authors: Ridwan Ahmad , Rikmadani Rd. Yudi Anton
Published: February 2022

The purpose of this study is to 1) know and analyze the form of the governor's governing body (PLT) in managing the work of local governments. 2) Identify and analyze the legal implications of the governor's governing body (PLT) in managing the work of local governments. The research method used is a type of normative legal research. The results showed that 1) the regulation of the governor's implementing authority (PLT) in the operational management of local governments has not been so clear and firm. 74 Of 2016 is contrary to or contrary to norms/standards that are contrary to the letter from the head of BKN No. K.2630 / V.203 / 99. 2) The legal impact of the Governor's PLT on the implementation of local government work at the time of the Governor's PLT passed the Regional Regulation on APBD. Regulation of the Minister of Home Affairs No. 74 of 2016 concerning the Government and Deputy Governor, as well as the position of mayor and deputy mayor, is contrary to the notion of state sovereignty.
Defective Construction CGL Coverage: The Subcontractor Exception
Authors: Robertson Christian
Published: February 2022

In the construction industry, commercial general liability (CGL) insurance is the standard policy for managing property damage risks. Historically, CGL policies do not cover an insured’s own defective construction because the insured controls its own work and can reasonably foresee the damage that may result from defective work. But what about the defective work of an insured’s subcontractor? Practical considerations limit an insured's effective control of every aspect of a subcontractor’s work, and this limitation complicates the insured’s ability to foresee future risks. In 1986, the increasing involvement of subcontractors led general contractors to insist upon protection from subcontractor work risks in CGL policies. The insurance industry agreed upon and created the subcontractor exception. Insurers, however, have claimed that CGL policies exclude coverage for any defective work, including the work of a subcontractor.

This Note discusses court decisions rejecting the categorical denial of coverage for any defective work and how courts have found coverage exists where a subcontractor’s defective work is beyond the insured’s effective control and not foreseeable. Over the past 15 years, 23 state supreme courts have ruled that CGL policies cover the defective workmanship of an insured’s subcontractor. To illustrate the trend toward coverage, the Note summarizes a recent Ohio appellate court decision as a case study of the issue.
Pengaruh Kecerdasan Emosi dan Kontrol Diri terhadap Cyberbullying pada Siswa di MTs Ma’arif Temanggung
Authors: Budi Anang Setiya , Nusantoro Eko
Published: February 2022

Penelitian ini didorong oleh kekhasan penyelidikan mendasar tentang cyberbullying di MTs Taaruf Temanggung yang menunjukkan pernah melakukan cyberbullying. Alasan dilakukannya penelitian ini adalah untuk mendapatkan informasi yang benar berkenaan dengan derajat cyberbullying, kecerdasan emosi, kontrol diri, beserta pengaruh antar variabel tersebut. Desain penelitian ini adalah penelitian expost facto dengan jenis penelitian korelasional. Alat pengumpulan data menggunakan skala cyberbullying, skala kecerdasan emosi, dan skala kontrol diri. Uji validitas menggunakan validitas konstruksi. Sedangkan uji reliabilitas menggunakan rumus cronbach alpha. Hasil analisis deskriptif diperoleh rata-rata cyberbullying siswa berada dalam kategori tinggi, rata-rata kecerdasan emosi siswa  termasuk dalam kategori sedang, dan rata-rata dukungan sosial siswa juga dalam kategori sedang. Hasil analisis regresi sederhana menunjukkan adanya pengaruh negatif signifikan antara kecerdasan emosi terhadap cyberbullying dan juga antara kontrol diri terhadap cyberbullying. Selanjutnya hasil analisis regresi ganda juga menunjukkan adanya pengaruh negatif signifikan antara kecerdasan emosi dan kontrol diri terhadap cyberbullying. Sehingga dapat disimpulkan bahwa tingkat kecerdasan emosi dan kontrol diri mempengaruhi tingkat cyberbullying siswa.
Addendum to: Research note: Examining potential bias in large-scale censored data
Authors: Allen Jennifer , Mobius Markus , Rothschild David M. , Watts Duncan J.
Published: February 2022

Addendum to HKS Misinformation Review “Research note: Examining potential bias in large-scale censored data” (https://doi.org/10.37016/mr-2020-74), published on July 26, 2021.
FLIGHT SAFETY – SERIOUS ACCIDENTS ANALYSIS
Authors: BOLZ Katarzyna
Published: February 2022

Celem artykułu jest omówienie problematyki bezpieczeństwa lotów z uwzględnieniem analizy wypadków ciężkich. Na podstawie obowiązujących przepisów zaprezentowano rolę, aktualne zadania oraz kompetencje Służby Bezpieczeństwa Lotów (SBL) w lotnictwie Sił Zbrojnych RP. Problem badawczy określono następująco: jak wypadki ciężkie wpływają na bezpieczeństwo lotnictwa? Poruszono kwestię wypadków lotniczych noszących oficjalnie miano wypadków ciężkich – zaprezentowano model przeliczeniowy wskaźnika wypadków ciężkich, dokonano analizy czynników wpływających na powstawanie ww. zdarzeń. Zastosowano analogię, analizę systemową, metodę obserwacji, analityczną i porównawczą. Na podstawie realnych przykładów szacowano przyczyny zdarzeń-katastrof. Wyszczególniono rodzaje sytuacji szczególnych w locie, stanowiących nieodzowny faktor wysokiego ryzyka w powietrzu. Omówiona problematyka została skorelowana z narzędziami stosowanymi na etapie badania wypadku lotniczego. Wyniki dokonanej analizy, połączonej z syntezą wyselekcjonowanych faktów oraz danych pochodzących z raportów Służb Bezpieczeństwa Lotów dowodzą, że podstawowym faktorem zachowania należytego poziomu bezpieczeństwa w powietrzu jest utrzymanie zarówno odpowiednich terminów obsług, staranności przeglądów przedlotowych, jak również konieczność wzmożonej ostrożności w ocenie warunków psychofizycznych pilotów podczas doboru personelu do zadania lotniczego. W lotnictwie wojskowym czynnik presji, nacisk na ukończenie zadania lotniczego/ćwiczenia/misji bojowej, zdaje się być istotnym czynnikiem wpływającym na wypadkowość. Szacowanie ryzyka na każdym etapie przygotowania zadania lotniczego w kwestii czynnika ludzkiego i sprzętu, to kluczowa kwestia utrzymania odpowiedniego poziomu bezpieczeństwa lotu. Analiza możliwości i zagrożeń powinna być poprzedzona odpowiednią oceną ekspercką. W powietrzu, dążeniem powinno być niezmiennie zachowanie bezpieczeństwa w powietrzu, nie zaś samo powodzenie misji lotniczej. Kardynalnym błędem popełnianym w procesie planowania zadań bojowych bywa nastawienie na cel w kategorii ukończenia ćwiczenia. „Zadaniowe” podejście w powietrzu, w odniesieniu do czynnika ludzkiego, może spowodować wprost odwrotny, tragiczny w skutkach finał.
Identification and Characterization of Xanthan Gum Produced from Date Juice by a Local Isolate of Bacteria Xanthomonas campestris
Authors: Al-Roomi Fatima W. , Al-Sahlany Shayma T. G.
Published: February 2022

Xanthan gum is a microbial polysaccharide produced by the bacteria Xanthomonas spp. Seven local isolates of Xanthomonas campestris were used after microscopic and biochemical tests identified them. The isolates were subjected to a screening for xanthan production in medium broth consisting of 20 g.L-1 sucrose, 0.1 g.L-1 urea, and 1 g.L-1 K2HPO4. Isolate X1 showed the highest yield, which reached 6.26 g.l-1. The isolate was confirmed by a 16S rRNA test, and it was recorded in the gene bank with the code MZ262533. Xanthan gum was produced from date juice at a concentration of 3.5 ml (1.5 g glucose.100 ml-1 from the production medium, with the highest yield being 18.9 g.l-1. The resulting xanthan gum was identified by using FTIR, TLC and HPLC techniques, and it was the same chemical as xanthan gum. In the manufacture of xanthan gum and its usage in food, alternative media made from agricultural waste can be employed.
On the Zero Forcing Number and Spectral Radius of Graphs
Authors: Zhang Wenqian , Wang Jianfeng , Wang Weifan , Ji Shengjin
Published: February 2022

In this paper, we determine the graphs (respectively, trees) with maximum spectral radius among all graphs (respectively, trees) with zero forcing number at most $k$.  As an application, we give a sharp lower bound for the zero forcing number of graphs involving the spectral radius.
A Combinatorial Proof of a Schmidt Type Theorem of Andrews and Paule
Authors: Ji Kathy Q.
Published: February 2022

This note is devoted to a combinatorial proof of a Schmidt type theorem due to Andrews and Paule.  A four-variable refinement of Andrews and Paule's theorem is also obtained based on this combinatorial construction.
Kajian Konsep Gender Space Pada Bangunan Sekolah Seni
Authors: Putri Prasyam Nabila Azzura , Sari Yeptadian
Published: February 2022

Kesenian sangatlah identik dengan keindahan, keindahan tersebut memiliki makna berupa apapun yang didengar dan dilihat memiliki nilai yang baik. Kesenian memiliki sifat yang universal, tidak hanya terletak di satu negara saja namun hampir disemua negara mempunya sebuah kesenian yang menjadi kebanggan dari negaranya sendiri. Indonesia salah satunya, mempunyai banyak sekali ragam budaya kesenian didalamnya, sering kali seni dianggap remeh sehingga harusnya di bangun wadah untuk melestarikannya, seperti sekolah seni khusus berfokus pada kesenian. Kesenian sendiri sangat identik dengan gender, gender feminine dan meskulin yang mempunya perbedaan didalamnya. Pada gender tersebut terdapat fenomena yang dinamakan gender space. Dengan adanya perbedaan pada karakter gender sehingga adanya karaktek feminine yaitu gemar memperhatikan dan diperhatikan yang akan dibahas pada kajian ini. Studi kasus yang dibahas pada kejian ini adalah Sekolah seni Glassel yang berlokasi di Houston, Texas, Amerika Serikat. Metode yang digunakan adalah Kualitatif dan hasil dari pembahasannya menyatakan bahwa terdapat ruang pada Sekolah seni Glassell yang memiliki fenomena gender space yaitu gender feminine memperhatikan dan diperhatikan yang terletak pada ruang forum yang berada di tengah bangunan, memiliki fungsi untuk kegiatan luar kelas atau hanya sekedar berisitirahat.
Kajian Konsep Arsitektur Hijau Pada Bangunan Pusat Perbelanjaan Nipah Mall
Authors: Julianti Silvi Nurfai'ni , Sari Yeptadian
Published: February 2022

Indonesia merupakan negara yang memiliki iklim tropis, namun akibat dari adanya penebangan pohon, pencemaran polusi, pencemaran limbah, dan lain-lain yang dapat mengakibatkan terjadinya pemanasan global. Penerapan konsep arsitektur hijau sangat berdampak untuk mengurangi akibat dari pemanasan global dan menciptakan udara yang sehat untuk para manusia yang ada dilingkungan sekitarnya. Arsitektur hijau merupakan konsep desain yang memanfaatkan energi, memenuhi kebutuhan pada pengguna, ramah lingkungan serta harus menyesuaikan iklim setempat. Metode penelitian ini dilakukan dengan menggunakan metode kualitatif dengan pendekatan deskriptif. Metode dengan cara ini yang melihat keadaan nyata pada kondisi situasi yang sebenarnya secara tidak langsung dan selanjutnya melakukan analisis yang di deskripsikan sehingga mendapatkan hasil dan kesimpulan. Arsitektur hijau yang dapat diterapkan pada penelitian ini yang menjadi studi kasus yaitu sebuah mall yang berada di Makassar yang bernama Nipah Mall menggunakan enam prinsip-prinsip yaitu hemat energi, memanfaatkan kondisi dan sumber energi alami, menanggapi keadaan tapak pada bangunan, memperhatikan pengguna bangunan, meminimalkan sumber daya baru, holistik.
Analisis Tipologi dan Komposisi Penduduk Kampung Tua Tanjung Riau Sekupang
Authors: Gunawan I Gusti Ngurah Anom , Willyam Carlos
Published: February 2022

Batam City is very famous for its coastal settlement areas. One of them is Tanjung Riau. Tanjung Riau is the name of a sub-district located in Sekupang sub-district, Batam City, Riau Islands, Indonesia. The area of this kelurahan is 23.90 km², with a population in 2020 of 23,987 people and a density of 1,004 people / km². This old village is an area that is very useful as a visit destination if the systems and facilities are well managed.. Therefore, this research is based on the typology of buildings and population composition and the problems found will be sought so that they can provide solutions to problems in the research.
How Did the Battlefield at Gallipoli Become a Tourist Site? Epic Tourism
Authors: Okumus Fevzi , Eser Zeliha , Köseoglu Mehmet Ali
Published: February 2022

"Thanatourism" refers to the management and organization of activities by people who visit death sites. This concept, however, does not sufficiently explain the management and organization of activities for people who want to see and feel the history of victories and epics won by their
ancestors to secure the future for coming generations. This study introduces a new approach that includes people motivated to visit death sites for epic-focused tourism by analyzing the hundreds of thousands of Turks who visit Gallipoli every year.
Microwave-Assisted Synthesis and Odour Characteristics of Some New Isoxazolidines
Authors: Sağırlı Akın , Acar Havva , Özçal Hakan , Büyükbayram Muhammet
Published: February 2022

We describe herein design and synthesis of new isoxazolidin-5-carboxylates by microwave-assisted 1,3-dipolar cycloadditions of aldonitrones, derived from five fragrant aldehydes, with methacrylate esters. The reaction proceeded regioselectively providing mostly endo- diastereomers and in some cases inseperable mixture of endo-exo products. The structures of target compounds were identified on the basis of IR, NMR and TOF-MS measurements. Besides, both aldonitrone and isoxazolidine derivatives was subjected to olfactory evaluation by an expert nose. Diverse fragrance notes were observed in each series of isoxazolidines bearing different groups from aldonitrons. However, their odour ranges were found as animalic, medical, waxy and ozonic undertones in common.
IMPROVED EIGHT-PROCESS MODEL OF PRECAST COMPONENT PRODUCTION SCHEDULING CONSIDERING RESOURCE CONSTRAINTS
Authors: Ruan Minhao , Xu Feng
Published: February 2022

Reasonable production scheduling plays a vital role in the production of precast component factories. However, previous static scheduling models no longer fit actual production. In particular, some factors will cause errors in the actual delivery time of the components, including the lack or redundancy of processes in the model, resource constraints required by the core processes, and differences in transportation schemes. Moreover, the optimization goal of simply pursuing the minimization of fines from order delivery underestimates companies’ emphases on reputation. Therefore, this study proposes an improved model for precast component production scheduling considering resource constraints. The number of production processes is adjusted to eight, and three resource constraints for mold, steel, and concrete are added. An enterprise decision-making coefficient is introduced into the optimization object function, and the constraints of the transportation scheme are improved. Finally, a real case study is conducted to verify the applicability of the model. Compared with previous models, the developed model fills the gap in considering production resource constraints and enterprise decisions in precast production, can better meet diverse production conditions and business needs of factories for scheduling, and help give full play to the advantages of prefabricated construction.
Gender Differences in Anatomic Variations of the Sternum Assessed by Multidetector CT Scan
Authors: Kathem Noor , Fayadh Noor Abbas Hummadi , Al-Ali Ahmed , Al-Siraj Hussein
Published: February 2022

Several anatomic variants can be recognized during imaging of the chest, some can be confused with pathology or have adverse consequences when attempting certain surgical procedures through the sternum. Aim: To assess sternal anatomic variations in adults and to evaluate gender differences in the frequency of these variants. Methods: Patient referred for chest CT scan were enrolled in the study. Analysis of the images was performed after post processing. Selected anatomic variations of the sternum were recorded. Analysis of the gender differences in the frequency of these variants was done. Results: The study included 817 patients with mean age of 48.5 ±16.32. Men represented 53.7% of the study population and women 46.3%. Most variants were detected in the xiphoid and the most frequent of these were xiphoid foramina. Total ossification of the xiphoid was seen in ventrally deviated xiphoid and xiphoid foramina were significantly higher in men than in women. Conclusion: The xiphoid process is the most likely segment of the sternum to have variations. There was no significant gender difference in the frequency of most sternal variants except xiphoid ossification, xiphoid foramina and elongated-ventrally deviated xiphoid.
Bacterial Patterns and Sensitivity to Antibiotics in Patients Treated with Ventilators at the Intensive Care Unit of Sanglah Hospital Denpasar, Bali, Indonesia
Authors: Devian Mark Kevin , Suranadi I Wayan , Hartawan I Gusti Agung Gede Utara , Aryabiantara I Wayan
Published: February 2022

Abstract
BACKGROUND: Ventilator use to treat patients with respiratory failure in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) is crucial to prevent further organ failure caused by inadequate oxygenation. However, as an invasive procedure, the use of a ventilator could lead to nosocomial infection, such as Ventilator-Associated Pneumonia (VAP) caused by opportunistic microorganisms in the ICU. Hence, the author is interested in finding the microbial patterns and its antibiotic sensitivity as a source of data for further researches and providing consideration on antibiotics usage for patients treated with ventilators in the ICU of Sanglah Hospital Denpasar.
AIM: This study is conducted to obtain the microbial pattern and antibiotics sensitivity on patients treated with ventilators in the ICU of Sanglah Hospital Denpasar.
MATERIALS AND METHODS: This research is based on the cross-sectional descriptive method. Research samples were chosen with consecutive sampling that is included in the research’s inclusion criteria. Patient data were collected from the 1st January 2021 to 30th June 2021 within the ICU of Sanglah Hospital Denpasar. Variables in this research were listed as followed: demographic data of the patients that include age, gender, comorbid, diagnosis, ventilator usage indication, bacterial culture, and bacterial susceptibility test.
RESULTS: 185 culture samples were obtained from 113 patients. 18 different species of bacterias were found with the three most common microorganisms being Pseudomonas aeruginosa (22.2%), Acinetobacter baumanii (20%), and Klebsiella pneumoniae (17.3%). Susceptibility pattern found as follows: The prevalence of P aeruginosa was found sensitive towards ceftazidime (68,3%), gentamicin (68,3%), and amikacin (65,9%), A. Baumanii are mostly sensitive to amikacin (56,8%), gentamicin (32,4%), and tigecyline (32,4%), K. Pneumoniae are mostly sensitive to amikacin (83,9%), meropenem (77,4%), and piperacillin/tazobactam (54,8%). Resistance pattern found as follows: The prevalence of P aeruginosa was found resistant towards cefixime (70,7%), cefazolin (58,5%), and cefuroxime (58,5%), A. baumanii are mostly resistant to cefixime (86,5%), cefoperazone (81,1%), and piperacillin/tazobactam (75,7%), K. pneumoniae are mostly resistant to ciprofloxacin (61,3%) and levofloxacin (48,4%).
CONCLUSION: To decrease the spreading of multi-drug resistant organisms that have been found in ventilated patients, prevention strategies and rational use of antibiotics needs to be performed correctly.
Key-words: Ventilator, microbial pattern, antibiotics, sensitivity, resistance
Interface Fluid Syndrome After Bioptics Surgery
Authors: Eldanasoury Alaa , Bains Harkaran S.
Published: February 2022

PURPOSE:

To present a case of interface fluid syndrome (IFS) in a patient who underwent laser in situ keratomileusis (LASIK) followed by Implantable Collamer Lens (ICL) implantation.

METHODS:

Case report.

RESULTS:

A patient who had undergone astigmatic LASIK followed by ICL implantation elsewhere and was taking a postoperative regimen of topical steroid and lubricants was referred at 4 months postoperatively with uncorrected distance visual acuity (UDVA) of 20/400 in the left eye. The pupil was sluggish, there was severe corneal edema, and intraocular pressure (IOP) was 5 mm Hg with Goldmann applanation tonometry. Anterior segment optical coherence tomography indicated IFS. IFS was diagnosed and steroid-induced ocular hypertension was suspected. IFS likely resulted in the low central IOP readings but the peripheral IOP was 41 mm Hg. Topical steroids were halted and topical tafluprost every night and acetazolamide 250 mg four times a day were prescribed. By day 6 after presentation, the cornea was clear with complete resolution of IFS, UDVA was 20/25, and central and peripheral IOP was 14 mm Hg.

CONCLUSIONS:

IFS should be considered in patients who have had bioptics surgery and present with low to normal IOP, corneal edema, and decreased vision.

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Journal of Refractive Surgery Case Reports.
2022;2(1):e10–e13.]
Finite fractal dimension of pullback attractors for a nonclassical diffusion equation
Authors: Dong Xiaolei ,   College of Information Science and Technology, Donghua University, Shanghai 201620, China, Qin Yuming ,   Department of Mathematics, Donghua University, Shanghai 201620, China,   Institute for Nonlinear Science, Donghua University, Shanghai 201620, China
Published: February 2022

In this paper, we investigate the finite fractal dimension of pullback attractors for a nonclassical diffusion equation in $ H^1_0(\Omega) $. First, we prove the existence of pullback attractors for a nonclassical diffusion equation with arbitrary polynomial growth condition by applying the operator decomposition method. Then, by the fractal dimension theorem of pullback attractors given by [6], we prove the finite fractal dimension of pullback attractors for a nonclassical diffusion equation in $ H^1_0(\Omega) $.
A Novel Power-Efficient Data Aggregation Scheme for Cloud-Based Sensor Networks
Authors: Bajpai Abhishek , Yadav Shashank , Tiwari Naveen , Yadav Anita , Chaurasia Mansi
Published: February 2022

Nowadays sensor nodes are being deployed anywhere as per the applications and real-time data analysis. A major concern of this implementation is the limited battery power and huge data generation. The data redundancy can also be a cause of battery decay. This scheme spends the energy based on priority. This method also uses a mobile agent for the data collection from the sensor nodes, when it is combined with optimal cluster head along with marking of subtle aggregators gives a satisfying performance. This approach is divided into three phases as clustering of sensor nodes then computing PEDAS and finally deploy a mobile agent. Our approach of PEDAS measure parameters in an optimized manner which develops an energy-efficient system and only spends the energy at the moment when it is needed the most. The proposed model was simulated and verified using network-simulator 3. Implementation and analysis of the algorithm prove that this research study has improved the lifetime of the entire network and also provide a stable and robust network while comparing it with EEDAC and ATL scheme.
Austenite Grain Growth Law of High-strength Steel for Offshore Engineering
Authors: Han Zheng Peng , Sun Wei Hua , Li Guo Bao , Zhou Ping , Xia Dian Xiu , Li Xiu Cheng , Pei Ying Chao
Published: February 2022

The metallographic analysis method is used to study the original austenite grain change law of Nb-containing high-strength ship steel. Adding Nb to the experimental steel will refine the grains to a certain extent. Different Nb content, the corresponding grain size change trend is different. Under the experimental heating environment of 850°C~1150°C, the grains of the two experimental steels have different degrees of coarsening at different heating temperatures. Compared with the low-C and high-Nb steel (EH36) with the high-C and low-Nb steel (AH36), the former can not only control the austenite grain growth well at lower temperature, but also has a strong inhibitory effect in a higher temperature environment. Based on the experimental data, the austenite grain growth kinetic model of the two experimental steels at the heating temperature of 850°C~1150°C is obtained.
Increasing and Decreasing Depth Taper Scratching: Force Response of Silicon
Authors: Alreja Chirag , Subbiah Sathyan
Published: February 2022

Mechanical loading and unloading of silicon is a characteristic feature of grinding and diamond turning processes. Such rapid loading and unloading induces damage and phase transformations. While, indentation tests are often used to study such normal loading and unloading via characteristic events in the force-depth plot, such tests involve only normal loading and lack tangential loading. A better alternative is scratch test, both constant and varying depth ones, involving normal and tangential loading on the scratching tool; this better simulates conditions of machining, or grinding. In this research, the mechanical load/unload behavior response of silicon is studied under scratching conditions by comparing increasing and decreasing depth scratch behaviour. In-situ force responses show that after ductile-brittle transition occurs, higher forces, at a given scratch depth, are required to deform the material during increasing depth scratching for a given depth than in decreasing depth scratch. Large surface and sub-surface damages with the presence of radial, median, and lateral cracks are seen to make the material weaker, ahead of the advancing tool, in decreasing depth scratch. Raman intensity ratio of amorphous silicon (a-Si) to nanocrystalline silicon (nc-Si) shows that high amorphization of silicon occurs during increasing depth scratching than decreasing depth. Using such force-depth plots an attempt is made to compare the normal loads while indenting and scratching. This study can help optimize the processing of silicon by grinding and diamond turning.
Study the Impact of Cobalt on Hardness and Adhesive Wear of NiAl-Y2O3 Composite Material
Authors: Al-Ethari Haydar Abdul Hassan , Haleem Ali Hubi , Al-Dulaimi Kawthar Y.
Published: February 2022

The sintering at (1.35x103) °C for 90 minutes under argon gas atmosphere formed a nickel aluminide NiAl-based composite strengthened with yttrium oxide Y2O3 with the addition of cobalt in the current sample. (ASTM E140 – 12b) was used to perform the Brinell hardness test. The addition of cobalt increases the hardness of the (NiAl-Y2O3) composite. The hardness of NiAl-30Y2O3 composite improved from 341HB to 359HB after 1.5 wt.% Co was added, although the hardness improved to (381-383)HB after 2-2.5 percent Co was added. According to the findings of the wear examination, the inclusion of cobalt decreases the wear intensity of NiAl-30Y2O3, according to the findings of the wear examination. The adhesion wear rate reduces from 7.61 * 10-6 gr / cm to 6.72 * 10-6 gr / cm when 1.5 wt. percent Co is added, thus inserting 2-2.5 wt. percent Co reduces the rate to 5.87* 10-6 – 5.22* 10-6 gr /cm.
Effect of Manufacturing Parameters on the Physical and Dimensional Properties of Single Jersey and Lycra Single Jersey Fabric
Authors: Rahman Md Mazedur , Sultana Jakiya , Hossain Md Shazzad , Adeel Muhammad
Published: February 2022

Weft knitted single jersey (S/J) and lycra single jersey (lycra S/J) fabrics are popular in the textile industry for their lightweight and excellent physical and dimensional properties. However, the property investigation is required to ensure the quality before starting bulk production with any fabrics. The main aim of this study is to compare the physical and dimensional properties of S/J and lycra S/J with considering the manufacturing parameters in order to reduce the manufacturing time as well as cost. The physical properties such as grey GSM (Gram per square meter), finish GSM, bursting strength, color fastness to washing and rubbing; dimensional properties i.e., shrinkage and spirality of S/J and lycra S/J fabric have been investigated and compared while the manufacturing parameters stitch length, machine diameter, machine gauge, number of needles, width etc. and finishing parameters were same. In this current research, the internationally approved methods are performed for example ISO to test fabric GSM, spirality and color fastness to wash; ASTM for bursting strength test; AATCC to measure the shrinkage and color fastness to rubbing or crocking. During the investigation, it is observed that there is a significant difference between grey GSM, finish GSM and bursting strength for both of the fabrics. Moreover, the shrinkage property of lycra S/J fabric is better than S/J fabric. In terms of color fastness to rubbing and spirality, slight differences are found too. However, in case of color fastness to wash, both fabrics exhibited similar behavior.
Identifying Heterogeneous Friction Coefficients on the Hot Forming Tools in Mannesmann Cross-Roll Piercing
Authors: Fernandes Meriane , Marouf Nabil , Montmitonnet Pierre , Mocellin Katia
Published: February 2022

As in all metal rolling processes, Mannesmann cross-roll piercing relies on entrainment by friction between the billet and the rolls. But contrary to other rolling processes, a strong back-push is imposed by the piercing force (Fig. 1). Entrainment of the billet through the mill is therefore a critical problem which can be solved by optimizing the surface state of all tools (rolls, guide rolls, piercing plug). This is why the effect of friction with all the tools on the tube entrainment speed and on the state of stress has been investigated using the 3D Finite Element Method (FEM, ForgeNxT). It has been found that friction between billet and cross rolls is a driving force on the first (upstream) half of the rolls but may become resistant on the downstream part for certain process settings. Friction between piercer plug and hot metal is always resistant. Friction with rotating Diescher guide disks is a driving force in the piercing direction, but works against pierced shell rotation, causing shell torsion (“twist”). If static lateral guide shoes are preferred, their pure sliding friction is resistant in both directions. Friction on the upstream part of rolls must therefore be as high as possible for correct entrainment and process stability, which explains the practice of giving it very high roughness. The surface of the piercer plug must be smoother to minimize its frictional resistance. The surface states of lateral guides and of the downstream half of rolls can be used as process optimization variables. Results suggest how to obtain estimates of friction coefficients from mill measurements.
Occurrence of trace elements in Mediterranean mussels (Mytilus galloprovincialis Lamarck, 1819) from an experimental pilot farm in the Calich Lagoon (Sardinia, Italy)
Authors: Meloni Domenico , Mudadu Alessandro Graziano , Abete Maria Cesarina , Bazzoni Anna Maria , Griglione Alessandra , Pederiva Sabina , Stella Caterina , Serra Simonetto , Fois Nicola , Esposito Giuseppe , Squadrone Stefania
Published: February 2022

The present study aimed to determine trace elements in Mediterranean mussels (Mytilus galloprovincialis) from an experimental pilot farm of the Calich Lagoon, a typical Sardinian brackish area (Italy). Two sampling sessions were scheduled in February and May 2019 and the occurrence of 24 metals (Hg, Ag, Al, As, Be, Bi, Cd, Co, Cr, Cu, Fe, Ga, In, Mg, Mn, Mo, Ni, Pb, Rb, Se, Sn, Ti, V, Zn) in bivalves was considered. Environmental conditions of water (temperature, salinity, pH, dissolved oxygen, and chlorophyll a) were also measured in situ. A high significant (P<0.001) difference was reported for temperature, pH, and dissolved oxygen. Our results showed a significant sessional variation of Mo (P<0.001); Cd, V (P<0.01); Ni, Pb and Co (P<0.05) in examined M. galloprovincialis samples; as all values were higher in February than those for May session samples, meanwhile the highest levels were reported for Mg (mean s.d. 1151 263 mg kg-1 wet weight), Al (mean s.d. 341 192 mg kg-1 w.w.), and Fe (mean s.d. 212  75 mg kg-1 w.w.) in February samples. The European Union uppermost values (EC Reg. 1881/2006) for Cd, Hg, and Pb were never overpassed. The results confirmed the role of M. galloprovincialis as one of the most appropriate biological indexes to track the presence of trace elements in brackish environments. It could be concluded that the current ecology of the Calich Lagoon suggests that compatibly with the transitional ecosystem, the classification as a bivalves’ production area and the implementation of extensive shellfish farming can improve its production capacities. The knowledge of the lagoon ecology is an essential tool for its sustainable exploitation, preserving biodiversity, and mitigating the effects of anthropogenic activities on public health.
National Athletic Trainers' Association Position Statement: Reducing Intentional Head-First Contact Behavior in American Football Players
Authors: Swartz Erik E. , Register-Mihalik Johna K. , Broglio Steven P. , Mihalik Jason P. , Myers Jay L , Guskiewicz Kevin M. , Bailes Julian , Hoge Merril
Published: February 2022

Objective

To provide evidence-based recommendations for reducing the prevalence of head-first contact behavior in American football players with the aim of reducing the risk of head and neck injuries.

Background

In American football, using the head as the point of contact is a persistent, well-documented, and direct cause of catastrophic head and cervical spine injury. Equally concerning is that repeated head-impact exposures are likely to result from head-first contact behavior and may be associated with long-term neurocognitive conditions such as dementia, depression, and chronic traumatic encephalopathy.

Conclusions

The National Athletic Trainers' Association proposes 14 recommendations to help the certified athletic trainer, allied health care provider, coach, player, parent, and broader community implement strategies for reducing the prevalence of head-first contact in American football.
Assessing the Availability of Foreign and American Sign Language Interpreting Services in Community Pharmacies
Authors: Cavaletto Matthew , Hernandez Jennifer , McKeirnan Kimberly
Published: February 2022

Objective To determine community pharmacists’ experience with foreign language and American Sign Language (ASL) interpretation services. Design A survey was drafted to gather information about pharmacists’ familiarity with ASL and foreign language
interpreting services as well as the frequency with which pharmacists encountered patients who needed these services. Setting Independent and chain community pharmacies in Spokane County, Washington, USA. Participants Fifty-two community pharmacies were
identified using a provider-credential search. Fifty-one pharmacists (98%) agreed to participate and completed the survey. Interventions Surveys were initially conducted in person, but after the COVID-19 pandemic began data collection was halted and restarted via phone
in accordance with the Washington State University Office of Research Support and Operations. Results Four out of 51 pharmacists surveyed (7.84%) indicated that they were fluent in a language besides English. Pharmacists reported encountering patients who spoke Spanish
(31%), Russian (31%), ASL (8%), Arabic (5%), Mandarin Chinese (5%), Vietnamese (5%), Marshallese (5%), and Ukrainian (2%). Some pharmacists (8%) reported not encountering patients who spoke other languages besides English. Most pharmacists (72.5%) indicated their company offered interpreting
services for foreign languages, but less than half of pharmacists surveyed (43.1%) had experience using these services. Forty-five percent of pharmacists surveyed did not know whether their company offered an interpreting service for ASL, and only 23.5% indicated that they had experience using
ASL interpreting services. Conclusion Pharmacists are less familiar with services for patients who speak ASL and are less likely to have experience with ASL interpretation services than they are to have assisted foreign-language-speaking patients.