bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Atuação do Núcleo Estadual de Telessaúde no estado do Ceará, no período de 2015 a 2018
Authors: Macedo Kilvia Paula Soares , Barakat Roberta Duarte Maia , Almeida Paulo César
Published: October 2024

Compreendendo que a atuação a aplicabilidade da Telessaúde, enquanto diversa e imprescindível de análise, sistematização e documentação de iniciativas de educação em saúde no âmbito das tecnologias da informação e comunicação, este estudo objetivou analisar as atividades desenvolvidas pelo Núcleo de Telessaúde da Secretaria da Saúde do Estado do Ceará, no período de 2015 a 2018. Trata-se de estudo quantitativo, descritivo. Identificou-se no Ceará 6.596 profissionais cadastrados, destacando-se: enfermagem (35,9%), medicina (31,3%) e odontologia (18,9%), com maior concentração na macrorregião Fortaleza (36,9%). Identificaram-se 1.392 solicitações de teleconsultorias, sendo 315 (22,6%) em 2015, 860 (61,8%) em 2016, 140 (10,1%) em 2017 e 77 (5,5%) em 2018, havendo, portanto, uma redução de 91,1% de 2015 para o último ano. Quanto às atividades de web palestras, realizaram-se 382 com a participação de 17.054 profissionais. Concluiu-se que a amplitude e a aplicabilidade da Telessaúde no Ceará, é de importância na diversidade e flexibilidade das ações. Contudo, faz-se necessária a apreensão do significado das terminologias, para a aplicação consciente das suas ferramentas. Ainda sobre esse contexto, é essencial a quebra do paradigma de que uma categoria profissional é a detentora do conhecimento e da prática, entendendo que todas as categorias que atuam na saúde podem contribuir com as atividades de teleconsultoria.
Desenvolvimento de manual instrutivo para plataforma de monitoramento de indicadores de saúde da mulher na Atenção Primária
Authors: Ribeiro Ana Patrícia Timbó Batista , Cavalcante Rosângela Sousa , Júnior Antonio Rodrigues Ferreira
Published: October 2024

O presente trabalho visa desenvolver manual instrutivo para plataforma de monitoramento dos indicadores de saúde da mulher encontrados no SISPACTO e Programa Previne Brasil. Trata-se de um estudo metodológico, realizado no período de julho de 2020 a fevereiro de 2021. Os participantes foram os gerentes das Unidades de Atenção Primária à Saúde e coordenador da Atenção Primária à Saúde do município de Crateús - Ceará. O estudo foi dividido em três etapas: exploração dos dados, elaboração da plataforma digital e manual instrutivo, seguido de validação do manual. A validação do produto foi mensurada pelo Índice de Validação de Conteúdo e mostrou-se adequado com 95% na avaliação geral dos itens. De forma individual os itens pontuaram entre 80% e 100%. A ferramenta de gestão com o título “Manual Instrutivo de Planilha Digital para Monitoramento dos Indicadores de Saúde da Mulher na Atenção Primária à Saúde” mostrou-se válido quanto ao conteúdo e aparência.
Predicting Tomorrow: A Review of Machine Learning's Role in Shaping Environmental Forecasts
Authors: Ferebee Susan
Published: October 2024

Over the past forty years, advancements in artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) have revolutionized Earth Sciences (ES). Driven by enhanced data from Earth observations, improved communications, and increased computing power, AI and ML are now critical in addressing real-world environmental challenges. The escalating severity of climate change impacts necessitates precise and timely environmental forecasts. This article critically examines the integration of ML techniques in environmental forecasting, highlighting their role in improving predictions of weather patterns, climate change, and ecological transformations. By automating the analysis of vast datasets, ML enhances environmental predictions' accuracy, timeliness, and applicability, supporting decision-making in agriculture, disaster preparedness, and environmental management. The review discusses the current state of ML applications, evaluates their effectiveness, and identifies future research directions. It also addresses the need for standardized data protocols, improved model interpretability, and ethical considerations in leveraging ML for climate research. The article concludes with a strong call for continued investment in research and cross-disciplinary collaboration, emphasizing the ongoing importance of these efforts to fully harness ML's potential in environmental forecasting.
Considerações sobre as limitações dos Modelos de Aceitação TAM e UTAUT
Authors: Batista Muira Helena , Corrêa Fábio , De Faria Vinícius Figueiredo , Lima Leandro Cearenço , Ferreira Eric de Paula
Published: October 2024

Contexto: As tecnologias têm ocupado cada vez mais espaço na vida das pessoas, contudo aceitação ainda é algo controverso. Neste sentido, cabe aos modelos de aceitação de tecnologia o desafio de mensurar este fenômeno, em áreas como a saúde, educação e corporativa. Entretanto, há nos avanços tecnológicos adversidades para o emprego destes modelos. A nanotecnologia, por exemplo, utiliza dispositivos autônomos e alguns preditores não apresentam relação entre a tecnologia e a facilidade de uso. Desenvolvidos a partir da Teoria Social Cognitiva de Bandura, os modelos Technology Acceptance Model e Unifed Theory of Acceptance and Use of Technology, são os de maior destaque na literatura. Objetivo: Esta pesquisa visa investigar indícios que sinalizem a necessidade de atualização dos preditores do modelo Technology Acceptance Model. Método: Trata-se de uma pesquisa qualitativa-exploratória, que fez uso da técnica de Revisão Sistemática da Literatura. Resultados: Os resultados descrevem a necessidade de revisão dos preditores que sustentam os modelos de aceitação de tecnologias. Considerações finais: Para se analisar novas tecnologias de ponta, há a necessidade de inclusão de preditores adicionais no modelo de aceitação a ser escolhido. A ampliação da pesquisa em outras bases, a obtenção da percepção de especialistas quanto a outros aspectos são sugestões de pesquisas futuras.
DESENVOLVIMENTO DO APLICATIVO TEAPP
Authors: Fagundes Moraes Laís , Carvalho Dárlinton Barbosa Feres
Published: October 2024

Crianças com transtorno do espectro autista (TEA) possuem dificuldade em lidar com situações adversas a suas rotinas, pois possuem limitações relacionadas ao neurodesenvolvimento caracterizadas por déficits na comunicação social, interações interpessoais e comportamentos repetitivos e restritivos. Mesmo alterações sutis no ambiente podem disparar crises comportamentais. Por isso, identificar e compreender os gatilhos é tão importante para possibilitar a prevenção de crises futuras. Com o aumento no número de diagnósticos de crianças com TEA, torna-se indispensável a pesquisa e desenvolvimento de novas ferramentas para apoiar cuidadores e profissionais. Neste sentido, este estudo apresenta um aplicativo que auxilia cuidadores e profissionais no registro de crises para promover identificação e melhor compreensão dos gatilhos conexos. A metodologia empregada é fundamentada no modelo do diamante duplo no processo de design e o rigor acadêmico estabelecido pelo método Design Science Research (DSR). Como resultado foi proposto um aplicativo para dispositivos móveis, o TEAPP, sendo apresentadas as telas do protótipo de alta fidelidade desenvolvido na plataforma Figma. Testes com usuários indicam boa aceitação do aplicativo proposto, verificada por meio da Escala de Usabilidade do Sistema (SUS, sigla do termo em inglês System Usability Scale), e apontam cuidados que devem ser considerados no desenvolvimento de aplicações para auxiliar no registro de crises relacionadas ao TEA.
Editorial v.1, n.2
Authors: Souza Amanda Damasceno de , Aguiar Filho Armando Sérgio de
Published: October 2024

Com sentimento de êxito finalizamos o segundo número do primeiro volume da Revista Código 31, publicação do Programa de Pós-Graduação em Tecnologia da Informação e Comunicação e Gestão do Conhecimento (PPGTICGC) da Universidade FUMEC, que recentemente mudou o nome, homologado pela CAPES, para abarcar novas área do conhecimento.  A Revista Código 31 tem um perfil interdisciplinar, aceita publicações acadêmicas e científicas relacionados às áreas de: Comunicação e Informação, Sistemas de Informação, Gestão do Conhecimento, Biblioteconomia, Arquivologia, Governança da informação, Ciência da Computação, Inteligência Competitiva, Política Informacional, e atualmente passou a aceitar trabalhos das áreas de Ontologia Aplicada e Ontologia Biomédica.
INTELIGÊNCIA ARTIFICIAL E SUAS ABORDAGENS SEMÂNTICAS
Authors: Farinelli Fernanda
Published: October 2024

A pesquisa em Inteligência Artificial (IA) revela um campo interdisciplinar complexo, buscando imitar as capacidades humanas através de abordagens como agir e pensar como seres humanos, e agir e pensar de forma racional. No entanto, a replicação da inteligência humana enfrenta desafios semânticos na comunicação humano-computador, incluindo perspectiva, ambiguidade visual, ambiguidade e equivocidade textual, figuras de linguagem, contexto e semântica lexical. A compreensão semântica é vital para a recuperação eficaz da informação. Além disso, a IA precisa ser sensível às variações linguísticas e referências culturais, demandando uma abordagem contextualizada e culturalmente adaptada. Para superar esses desafios, as ontologias desempenham um papel essencial, permitindo a integração semântica de informações ao estabelecer conexões entre diversos elementos de conhecimento. Este artigo explora as complexas abordagens e desafios semânticos na IA, destacando a importância das ontologias no apoio semântico às soluções de IA.
TRAITEMENT SONORE POLYPHONIQUE ET CONTRÔLE GESTUEL INSTRUMENTAL: RETOUR SUR UNE MISE EN ŒUVRE PRATIQUE DE LA GUITARE HEXAPHONIQUE
Authors: Reboursière Loïc
Published: October 2024

Les microphones monophoniques des guitares électriques mélangent les signaux de chacune des cordes vibrantes de l’instrument avant de transmettre le son à l’amplificateur. À l’inverse, le microphone hexaphonique est un ensemble de six microphones délivrant séparément le signal de chaque corde. Apparu vers le milieu des années 1970 par le biais des guitares-synthétiseurs, le microphone hexaphonique est loin d’avoir entraîné la même révolution que le microphone monophonique. Malgré ce constat, ce microphone nous semble conserver un intérêt certain car il donne accès à deux types d’utilisation permettant d’augmenter les potentiels de l’instrument : le traitement sonore hexaphonique et le contrôle gestuel instrumental précis. D’une part, le traitement sonore hexaphonique consiste en l’application de traitements sonores pouvant être configurés indépendamment pour chaque corde; d’autre part, le contrôle gestuel instrumental permet, grâce à des algorithmes d’analyses, d’utiliser les gestes effectués par le guitariste sur son instrument comme éléments de contrôle du son qu’il produit. Les six signaux que délivre le microphone hexaphonique permettent la détection simultanée des gestes effectués sur chacune des cordes, ce qui aboutit à une vision précise du jeu du guitariste. Après une présentation historique des guitares qui utilisent, dès le milieu des années 1950, les gestes instrumentaux pour contrôler le son produit ou appliquent des traitements sonores différenciés par corde ou groupe de cordes, cet article exposera les premiers retours sur une mise en œuvre pratique de ces utilisations à travers la performance Puzzle d’Ivann Cruz.
UN REFLET DU MODE DE VIE POPULAIRE DES ANNÉES 1950 : LA DANELECTRO 3412 SHORT HORN BASS DE DANELECTRO
Authors: Poulopoulos Panagiotis
Published: October 2024

Malgré son rôle important dans la formation de la musique populaire moderne, la basse électrique est sans doute l’un des éléments les plus sous-estimés de l’histoire des instruments de musique électriques. De plus, bien que des publications récentes aient étudié le développement de basses emblématiques de fabricants bien connus, tels que Fender, Gibson ou Rickenbacker, relativement peu de choses ont été écrites sur les entreprises offrant des instruments bon marché, produits en série, sur lesquels des milliers d’adolescents ont formé leurs doigts et leurs oreilles. Parmi eux, Danelectro mérite certainement une place de choix : à partir du milieu des années 1950 et tout au long des années 1960, cette société américaine a créé plusieurs modèles d’instruments innovants qui sont devenus des classiques parmi les interprètes et les collectionneurs. Ces instruments étaient généralement fabriqués de manière rapide, efficace et économique, en utilisant des matériaux peu coûteux et des méthodes de construction radicales, ce qui se traduisait par des produits à petit budget destinés principalement aux jeunes clients. L’un de ces exemples est la basse électrique 3412 Short Horn, l’un des modèles typiques de Danelectro, bien que moins connus que d’autres. En utilisant cette basse comme étude de cas, cet article présentera et analysera l’approche novatrice et souvent non conventionnelle de Danelectro dans la conception et la production d’instruments de musique. En outre, l’article examinera comment cet instrument reflète le mode de vie consumériste de l’Amérique d’après- 66 guerre en soulignant les influences inaperçues de divers aspects de la culture populaire contemporaine – voitures de sport, mobilier, appareils électroménagers, médias de masse, mode féminine, restauration rapide – sur l’industrie des instruments de musique.
A arte como pilar no desenvolvimento infantil: expressão, criatividade e aprendizado
Authors: Karen Siebert Fontoura Karen Siebert Fontoura
Published: October 2024

Este trabalho investiga a importância da arte no desenvolvimento infantil, focando em seu impacto nos aspectos cognitivos, emocionais e motores das crianças. O problema central da pesquisa é compreender como a educação artística pode ser efetivamente integrada no currículo escolar para maximizar seus benefícios no desenvolvimento infantil. O objetivo geral é demonstrar que a arte é fundamental para o desenvolvimento integral dos estudantes. A metodologia adotada foi uma pesquisa bibliográfica, com análise de estudos e teorias relevantes para o tema. Os resultados destacam que a prática artística melhora a criatividade, o pensamento crítico e a expressão emocional, além de aprimorar a coordenação motora fina e grossa. Estratégias pedagógicas eficazes que promovem a educação artística de qualidade foram identificadas, ressaltando a importância de superar desafios como a falta de recursos e formação adequada de professores. As considerações finais confirmam que a arte é essencial no currículo escolar, preparando as crianças para os desafios futuros e contribuindo para a formação de indivíduos criativos, críticos e socialmente engajados. A pesquisa sugere a necessidade de políticas educacionais que valorizem e integrem a arte significativamente nas escolas, para promover uma educação inclusiva e inovadora
A importância do ensino da musica: a visão de professores.
Authors: Rodolfo Ferreira Duarte Rodolfo Ferreira Duarte
Published: October 2024

O ensino da música desempenha um papel fundamental no desenvolvimento cognitivo, emocional e social dos alunos. Ao integrar a música no currículo escolar, promove-se uma educação mais holística e completa. No entanto, a visão e a percepção dos professores sobre a importância do ensino da música variam consideravelmente. Este trabalho visa explorar essas percepções, destacando a relevância da música no ambiente educacional. O objetivo geral deste estudo é compreender a importância do ensino da música na visão dos professores. Os objetivos específicos são: 1) identificar os benefícios percebidos do ensino da música para os alunos; 2) analisar as dificuldades enfrentadas pelos professores na implementação das aulas de música; 3) avaliar as estratégias pedagógicas utilizadas pelos professores no ensino da música. A metodologia utilizada foi uma pesquisa de campo, na qual foram entrevistados professores de diferentes escolas para coletar suas opiniões e experiências sobre o ensino da música. Os resultados e discussões revelaram que a maioria dos professores reconhece a importância da música no desenvolvimento integral dos alunos, embora apontem a falta de recursos e formação adequada como desafios significativos. As estratégias pedagógicas mencionadas variam, mas incluem a utilização de atividades lúdicas e a integração com outras disciplinas.
The Newfoundland Provincial Government: Culture, Nationalism, and Identity, 1949-1989
Authors: Conway Shannon
Published: October 2024

Newfoundland’s post-Confederation cultural revival is a significant factor in how Newfoundlanders were able to maintain their distinct identity within Canada. Another considerably related factor is the role the provincial government played in the decades following Confederation. As F.L. Jackson wrote in 1984, “the conservation of Newfoundland’s cultural heritage is [...] only really possible if there is also a conservation of Newfoundland’s political integrity and autonomy.” During this period, there was an increase in cultural and heritage initiatives, particularly from the Progressive Conservative provincial governments from the mid-1970s onward. This government involvement reflects the earlier developments in the arts scene and within the academic community at Memorial University that came to be known as the cultural revival. The provincial government’s utilization of the cultural revival movement to leverage political support from their citizenry during inter-governmental negotiations with the federal government demonstrates an evolution in the province from a purely cultural nationalism, to a more developed economic and political nationalism by the 1980s.
Negative cell cycle regulation by calcineurin is necessary for proper beta cell regeneration in zebrafish
Authors: Massoz Laura , Bergemann David , Lavergne Arnaud , Reynders Célia , Désiront Caroline , Goossens Chiara , Flasse Lydie , Peers Bernard , Voz Marianne M , Manfroid Isabelle
Published: October 2024

Stimulation of pancreatic beta cell regeneration could be a therapeutic lead to treat diabetes. Unlike humans, the zebrafish can efficiently regenerate beta cells, notably from ductal pancreatic progenitors. To gain insight into the molecular pathways involved in this process, we established the transcriptomic profile of the ductal cells after beta cell ablation in the adult zebrafish. These data highlighted the protein phosphatase calcineurin (CaN) as a new potential modulator of beta cell regeneration. We showed that CaN overexpression abolished the regenerative response, leading to glycemia dysregulation. On the opposite, CaN inhibition increased ductal cell proliferation and subsequent beta cell regeneration. Interestingly, the enhanced proliferation of the progenitors was paradoxically coupled with their exhaustion. This suggests that the proliferating progenitors are next entering in differentiation. CaN appears as a guardian which prevents an excessive progenitor proliferation to preserve the pool of progenitors. Altogether, our findings reveal CaN as a key player in the balance between proliferation and differentiation to enable a proper beta cell regeneration.
Robust estimation of cancer and immune cell-type proportions from bulk tumor ATAC-Seq data
Authors: Gabriel Aurélie Anne-Gaëlle , Racle Julien , Falquet Maryline , Jandus Camilla , Gfeller David
Published: October 2024

Assay for Transposase-Accessible Chromatin sequencing (ATAC-Seq) is a widely used technique to explore gene regulatory mechanisms. For most ATAC-Seq data from healthy and diseased tissues such as tumors, chromatin accessibility measurement represents a mixed signal from multiple cell types. In this work, we derive reliable chromatin accessibility marker peaks and reference profiles for most non-malignant cell types frequently observed in the microenvironment of human tumors. We then integrate these data into the EPIC deconvolution framework (Racle et al., 2017) to quantify cell-type heterogeneity in bulk ATAC-Seq data. Our EPIC-ATAC tool accurately predicts non-malignant and malignant cell fractions in tumor samples. When applied to a human breast cancer cohort, EPIC-ATAC accurately infers the immune contexture of the main breast cancer subtypes.
Pathogenic Huntingtin aggregates alter actin organization and cellular stiffness resulting in stalled clathrin-mediated endocytosis
Authors: Singh Surya Bansi , Rajput Shatruhan Singh , Sharma Aditya , Kataria Sujal , Dutta Priyanka , Ananthanarayanan Vaishnavi , Nandi Amitabha , Patil Shivprasad , Majumdar Amitabha , Subramanyam Deepa
Published: October 2024

Aggregation of mutant forms of Huntingtin is the underlying feature of neurodegeneration observed in Huntington’s disorder. In addition to neurons, cellular processes in non-neuronal cell types are also shown to be affected. Cells expressing neurodegeneration–associated mutant proteins show altered uptake of ligands, suggestive of impaired endocytosis, in a manner as yet unknown. Using live cell imaging, we show that clathrin-mediated endocytosis (CME) is affected in Drosophila hemocytes and mammalian cells containing Huntingtin aggregates. This is also accompanied by alterations in the organization of the actin cytoskeleton resulting in increased cellular stiffness. Further, we find that Huntingtin aggregates sequester actin and actin-modifying proteins. Overexpression of Hip1 or Arp3 (actin-interacting proteins) could restore CME and cellular stiffness in cells containing Huntingtin aggregates. Neurodegeneration driven by pathogenic Huntingtin was also rescued upon overexpression of either Hip1 or Arp3 in Drosophila. Examination of other pathogenic aggregates revealed that TDP-43 also displayed defective CME, altered actin organization and increased stiffness, similar to pathogenic Huntingtin. Together, our results point to an intimate connection between dysfunctional CME, actin misorganization and increased cellular stiffness caused by alteration in the local intracellular environment by pathogenic aggregates.
Transcriptional responses in a mouse model of silicone wire embolization induced acute retinal artery ischemia and reperfusion
Authors: Wang Yuedan , Li Ying , Feng Jiaqing , Wang Chuansen , Wan Yuwei , Lv Bingyang , Li Yinming , Xie Hao , Chen Ting , Wang Faxi , Li Ziyue , Yang Anhuai , Xiao Xuan
Published: October 2024

Acute retinal ischemia and ischemia-reperfusion injury are the primary causes of retinal neural cell death and vision loss in retinal artery occlusion (RAO). The absence of an accurate mouse model for simulating the retinal ischemic process has hindered progress in developing neuroprotective agents for RAO. We developed a unilateral pterygopalatine ophthalmic artery occlusion (UPOAO) mouse model using silicone wire embolization combined with carotid artery ligation. The survival of retinal ganglion cells and visual function were evaluated to determine the duration of ischemia. Immunofluorescence staining, optical coherence tomography, and haematoxylin and eosin staining were utilized to assess changes in major neural cell classes and retinal structure degeneration at two reperfusion durations. Transcriptomics was employed to investigate alterations in the pathological process of UPOAO following ischemia and reperfusion, highlighting transcriptomic differences between UPOAO and other retinal ischemia-reperfusion models. The UPOAO model successfully replicated the acute interruption of retinal blood supply observed in RAO. 60 min of Ischemia led to significant loss of major retinal neural cells and visual function impairment. Notable thinning of the inner retinal layer, especially the ganglion cell layer, was evident post-UPOAO. Temporal transcriptome analysis revealed various pathophysiological processes related to immune cell migration, oxidative stress, and immune inflammation during the non-reperfusion and reperfusion periods. A pronounced increase in microglia within the retina and peripheral leukocytes accessing the retina was observed during reperfusion periods. Comparison of differentially expressed genes (DEGs) between the UPOAO and high intraocular pressure models revealed specific enrichments in lipid and steroid metabolism-related genes in the UPOAO model. The UPOAO model emerges as a novel tool for screening pathogenic genes and promoting further therapeutic research in RAO.
Effects of video game immersion and task interference on cognitive performance: a study on immediate and delayed recall and recognition accuracy
Authors: Mancone Stefania , Tosti Beatrice , Corrado Stefano , Diotaiuti Pierluigi
Published: October 2024

This study investigates the cognitive impacts of video game immersion and task interference on immediate and delayed recall as well as recognition tasks. We enrolled 160 subjects aged 18 to 29, who were regular players of “shoot-em-up” video games for at least 3 years. Participants were assigned to one of three experimental groups or a control group. The experimental conditions varied in the timing and type of tasks: the first group performed a video game session between recall tasks, the second group multitasked with video games and recall tasks simultaneously, and the third group engaged in task switching from video games to recall tasks. Using the Rey Auditory Verbal Learning Test, we measured the effects of these conditions on cognitive performance, focusing on error types and recall accuracy. Results indicated that multitasking and task switching significantly affected the subjects’ performance, with notable decrements in recall and recognition accuracy in conditions of high task interference. The study highlights the cognitive costs associated with multitasking in immersive digital games and provides insights into how task similarity and interference might increase error rates and affect memory performance.
AYURVEDIC APPROACH IN THE MANAGEMENT OF SUBCONJUNCTIVAL HAEMORRHAGE WITH RESPECT TO ARJUNA: A CASE STUDY
Authors: R Adarsh Varma , Bhat Drishya H
Published: October 2024

Redness of the eye is a common symptom that draws patients to OPD. Subconjunctival haemorrhage is a symptomless condition, but the redness of the eyes grabs society's attention. The condition can be compared with Arjuna, a suklagata roga (conditions affecting the sclera and conjunctiva). A female teenager presented with the complaint of redness of the left eye with features of inflammation of the conjunctiva, and no other systemic findings were observed. The patient was treated in Shalakya tantra OPD with a single procedure of aschotana (instillation) using medicines told in Arjuna chikitsa in Ashtanga Hridaya. Internal medication was prescribed by focusing on the inflammation of the conjunctiva. The haemorrhage was easily absorbed within five days. All symptoms were reduced, and the patient was satisfied. Thus, subconjunctival haemorrhage can be managed easily with respect to Arjuna using simple OPD medicines and procedures. Conjunctiva is a translucent membrane which lines the posterior surface of eyelids and the anterior aspect of the cornea where subconjunctival haemorrhage as small petechial haemorrhage to an extensive one spreading under the whole of the bulbar conjunctiva occurs. Even though hypertension is the major risk factor, there are so many causative factors which contribute to haemorrhage.
EFFECTIVE MANAGEMENT STRATEGIES FOR KITIBHA KUSTHA THROUGH SAMSHAMANA CHIKITSA: A CASE STUDY
Authors: US Sajeesh , Verma Pooja , Prasad Mahendra
Published: October 2024

Introduction: In Ayurveda, all skin diseases are kept under "Kustha Roga". Kitibha Kustha is one of the Kshudra Kushtha, where the skin becomes blackish, discolourated, thickens, dry, and itching. It has the predominant vitiated Vata and Kapha dosha. Objectives: The role of the Ayurvedic treatment in Kitibha. Methodology: This is a case report of a 57-year-old patient with symptoms of Kitibha Kushtha. Signs and symptoms were severe itchings, skin peelings, blackish discolouration of the skin, and dryness observed in the patient, which made it essential to draw public attention to this case. The symptoms of this patient were very similar to those of Eczema. This patient was diagnosed as Kitibha Kushtha and was successfully treated with Ayurvedic medicines like Rasamanikya, Nimbadi churna, Manjishtadi kwatha and external application of Psoria oil and Dhoutha ghrita (ghee washed with water). The assessment criteria for EASI score were noted before and after treatment. Result: The patient had complete relief from symptoms like skin discolouration, dryness, and itching in 45 days. EASI score data also had been got significant changes from 28.8 to 0. Conclusion: In Kitibha Kustha, we can treat successfully by administering snehana, shamana aushadi, nithya virechana, and by applying external medications.
PHARMACEUTICAL STUDY OF ERANDA TAILA EXTRACTED FROM ERANDA BEEJA WITH AND WITHOUT SHODHANA
Authors: Ranjani Jayashree , Saokar Reshma M , K Sujatha
Published: October 2024

Eranda Taila (castor oil) is a widely used drug in Ayurveda. The classical texts Yogaratnakara and Rasatarangini have mentioned the shodhana process (purificatory procedure) of Eranda beeja (Ricinus communis Linn. seeds). Shodhana aims to nullify or reduce toxins and improve the therapeutic efficacy and potency of a drug. The shodhana of Eranda beeja (castor seeds) was performed as per the classics, using the method of swedana, which involves heating a pottali (cloth pouch) containing decorticated Eranda beeja immersed in narikelodaka (fresh tender coconut water) for 3 hours. Eranda Taila was extracted from shodhita (purified) and ashodhita (unpurified) Eranda beeja using the traditional method of castor oil extraction. The obtained shodhita Eranda Taila was light brown, had the characteristic odour of coconut and castor, was less nauseating, and was yielded in higher quantity than ashodhita Eranda Taila. The ashodhita Eranda Taila was creamish yellow and exhibited the characteristic odour of castor.
PARS PLANA LENSECTOMY AND SUSHRUTA’S CHEDANA FOR CATARACT: A REVIEW
Authors: PA Shreeram , Reddy K Vasudeva , S Shobita
Published: October 2024

Jacques Daviel, a French ophthalmologist, is considered the father of cataract surgery for his revolutionary idea of extracapsular lens extraction technique, which was introduced in the eighteenth century. Prior to his concept, couching was prevalent in the millennia. Sushruta Samhita, a text dated between 800 BC - 1000 BC, has some descriptions of surgical technique with an extraocular expulsion of the lens with a Pars Plana incision/puncture. A proper analysis of Sushruta Samhita and its description of cataract surgery is necessary to understand the significance played by this ancient Indian surgeon in the evolution of present-day ophthalmology and the days of yore.
CONCEPT OF SOCIAL ANXIETY DISORDER IN AYURVEDA: A REVIEW
Authors: MA Neeraja , Soman Devipriya , Chacko James , Kundagol Mahesh C
Published: October 2024

Social Anxiety Disorder (SAD) is a minor mental illness characterized by substantial degree of fear in one or more social situations. The condition becomes clinically relevant when the fear is persistent for a period of six months or more. A few outcomes of Social Anxiety Disorder are depression and substance abuse. It can be seen more in teenagers than in young adults. In common populaces, women are having more rates of Social Anxiety Disorder than in men. The contemporary management of Social Anxiety Disorder are with the usage of anxiolytic drugs and their practice is limited owing to the risk of drug abuse and dependency. As per Ayurveda, Social Anxiety Disorder can be considered under the Shareerika - Manasika Vikara (psychosomatic disorder). This involves Udvega avastha of Manas (hesitant state of mind) along with the predominance of Vata and Pitta dosa. As the references are scattered, the paper is an attempt to understand the concept of Social Anxiety Disorder. This article is an endeavor to bring light to understanding the concept and find out suitable solutions for Social Anxiety Disorder through an Ayurvedic perspective.
ROLE OF CHATURBHADRA CHURNA IN THE MANAGEMENT OF TAMAKA SHWASA WITH SPECIAL REFERENCE TO BRONCHIAL ASTHMA IN CHILDREN: A REVIEW
Authors: Makanadar Murtujali , SV Girish Kumar
Published: October 2024

Balyavasta is period predominated by Kapha dosha and due to the peculiar nature of children prevalence of Kaphaja vyadhy’s are very common in them. Bronchial asthma is one such respiratory disorder, which is very much similar to Tamaka Shwasa in explained in Ayurveda. Vitiated Kapha and Vata are the two key factors involved in its etiopathogenesis resulting in Margavarodha (Broncho constriction) leading to shwasakrichrta, Kapha nistheevana, muhur muhur shwasa etc symptoms. Ayurveda emphasise removal of margavarodha as well as Kapha-Vata hara line of treatment in the management of Tamaka Shwasa. Chaturbhadra churna with madhu as anupana is one such unique preparation, which is said to be highly potent enough in its management. Majority of ingredients in Chaturbhadra churna are ushna, tikshna and Vata-Kapha hara in nature. Few drugs are having Rasayana properties too. Madhu as an anupana can enhance the potency of other drugs. Overall, the whole formulation could be an Innovative and effective in the management of Tamaka Shwasa in Minimizing as we all preventing the recurrence of disease.
UNRAVELLING THE WISDOM OF KHARALIYA RASAYANA: A REVIEW
Authors: Ravaliya Nirmal Ramesh , Gohil Kunal
Published: October 2024

Kharaliya Rasayana is a type of Ayurvedic medicine preparation classified under the category of Rasayana, which are herbal or Herbo-mineral formulations used for rejuvenation and to enhance longevity and vitality. The term "Kharaliya" refers to the method of preparation where ingredients are triturated together using a mortar and pestle (Khalva Yantra). This grinding process is integral to achieving the desired therapeutic properties of the formulation. This review goes into the ancient text on Kharaliya Rasayana, exploring its principles, formulations, and therapeutic applications. Drawing upon classical Ayurvedic texts and contemporary research, the article provides a critical analysis of Kharaliya Rasayana relevance in modern healthcare. Kharaliya Rasayana preparations are known for their ability to nourish the body, boost immunity and promote overall well-being. They are often used to treat chronic illnesses, enhance vitality and support natural healing processes of the body.
CRITICAL REVIEW ON PUNARNAVASHTAK KWATHA: AN AYURVEDIC POLYHERBAL FORMULATION
Authors: Verma Priyanka , Bishnoi Arvind , Ramnani Reetesh , Meena Mohar Pal , Srivastava Anupam
Published: October 2024

Ayurveda, an ancient system of medicine, represents a vast reservoir of knowledge that is not only historically rich but also profoundly intricate and deep. Far from being a primitive practice, Ayurveda focuses on the preventive aspects of health, emphasizing the importance of maintaining balance and harmony in the body to avoid diseases. This holistic approach involves detailed discussions on the diagnosis and management of a wide range of physical and mental disorders, offering a comprehensive framework for health and well-being. One notable formulation within this traditional system is Punarnavashtak Kwatha. This herbal decoction has garnered significant attention for its efficacy in treating conditions such as shotha (inflammation) and pandu (anemia). The formulation's name, "Punarnavashtak," refers to its primary ingredient, Punarnava, a herb renowned for its rejuvenating properties. The Kwatha, or decoction, form is a widely used and trusted method of preparing Ayurvedic medicines, allowing for the active ingredients of herbs to be effectively extracted and utilized. Punarnavashtak Kwatha exemplifies the importance of Kwatha Kalpana, a widely used dosage form in Ayurvedic medicine that ensures effective extraction and utilization of herbal active ingredients. Ancient Ayurvedic texts provide extensive references to this formulation, detailing its preparation, dosage, and therapeutic applications. Its historical significance, combined with modern therapeutic success, underscores the enduring benefits of Ayurvedic medicine. This formulation not only reflects the depth and richness of Ayurvedic knowledge but also its practical application in promoting health and treating diseases effectively in today's world.
The Two Component Generalized Finite Erlang Mixture and its Properties and Special Cases
Authors: Gathongo Beatrice M.
Published: October 2024

This research proposes the construction of a two-component generalized finite Erlang mixture with four parameters. Three distinct cases of this mixture are presented, differing in their mixing weights and corresponding component probability (Erlang) distributions. Special cases of these mixtures, including the one-, two-, and three-parameter finite Erlang mixtures, have also been derived. The statistical properties examined for these mixtures include the distribution function, survival function, hazard function, moment generating function, raw and central moments, mean, variance, coeffcient of skewness, coeffcient of kurtosis, and order statistics. Parameter estimation for the finite Erlang mixtures was conducted using both the method of moments and maximum likelihood estimation. Furthermore, the 4-parameter mixed Erlang distributions were applied to a real dataset on the relief times of patients receiving an analgesic, to evaluate their goodness of fit. The results demonstrate the potential of these mixtures to provide robust modeling for empirical data, suggesting their applicability in various statistical and practical contexts.
Proposed Methods for Preventing Overfitting in Machine Learning and Deep Learning
Authors: Diukarev Vladimir , Starukhin Yaroslav
Published: October 2024

The article discusses various approaches and methods to combat overfitting, which is a key problem in the field of artificial intelligence. Overfitting occurs when the model over-adapts to the training dataset, losing the ability to generalize to new data. The main causes and signs of overfitting are also discussed, including excessive complexity of models and limited data. The focus is on methods such as regularization, dropout, and the use of ensemble methods that can significantly reduce the risk of overfitting. These approaches are evaluated using examples from various fields of neural network applications, providing the reader with a comprehensive understanding of the problem and its solution methods.
Predictive Maintenance and Damage Mitigation in Bridge Structures using Integrated Acoustic Emission and Digital Image Correlation Techniques
Authors: Hussain Bilal , Akintola Samson Oluyomi
Published: October 2024

Aim: To examine the predictive maintenance and damage mitigation in bridge structures using integrated acoustic emission and digital image correlation techniques.
Problem Statement: Bridges are essential infrastructural facilities in any society. However, cases of loss of lives coupled with massive financial losses have been reported resulting from bridge failures. The acts of using bridge structures beyond their life expectancy and original design loads have been prevailing.
Significance of Study: Dependable techniques are needed to monitor bridges and ensure their efficiency and safety because they are essential part of society’s infrastructure. Numerous non-destructive methods are present for local structural health monitoring whose mechanisms of operation are based on the principle of electromagnetic waves, mechanical waves and fiber optics. However, the advantages of acoustic emission and digital image correlation techniques have been found promising over other methods.
Methodology: Recent relevant published articles in the area of predictive maintenance and damage mitigation in bridge structures using integrated acoustic emission and digital image correlation techniques were consulted.
Discussion: In this critical review, predictive maintenance and damage mitigation in bridge structures using integrated acoustic emission and digital image correlation were discussed. Digital image correlation is a sensing technique having a full field, non-contact, optical measuring technique that utilizes digital cameras to evaluate the displacement, surface geometry and strain. Concrete and steel, being the most commonly utilized materials for building, were referenced and considered under integrated acoustic emission technique. The basic principle of DIC image tracking involves its coding with a matrix of natural numbers (such as using 0 to represent white areas and 100 to stand for black). The use of a suitable algorithm via specialized software is subsequently encouraged in order to identify the region with a matching distribution of pixel shades. In short, this review has presented the research gaps that should be bridged in the future studies.
Conclusion: In conclusion, integrated acoustic emission and digital image correlation are effective techniques for predictive maintenance and damage mitigation in bridge structures.
Modeling Water Quality Index using Multiple Linear Regression and Artificial Neural Networks: Case Study of Niger River in Bamako and Neighboring Areas
Authors: Mahamadou Konare , Adama Traore , Hassan Abdourazakou Maman , Abdramane Dembele , Fatoumata Cissoko , Diabélou Sissoko
Published: October 2024

The Niger River is essential to the livelihoods of those in Bamako and its neighboring areas, providing vital resources for drinking water, agriculture, livestock, industry, and fishing. Given its significance across these sectors, there is a pressing need to establish an effective water resource management strategy that incorporates a thorough qualitative assessment of the river's water quality. This research seeks to characterize the water quality of the Niger River by employing Water Quality Indices (WQI) and intelligent modeling techniques. To fulfil this objective, various physicochemical parameters, including pH, electrical conductivity (EC), nitrate (NO3-), nitrite (NO2-), and iron (Fe), were collected from 40 sampling points along the river during three distinct periods: December 2017, March 2018, and July 2018. The study utilized a weighted arithmetic approach to compute the WQIs, while the predictive models were developed using two of the most famous and effective modeling techniques namely Multiple Linear Regression (MLR) and Artificial Neural Networks (ANN). In order to evaluate the predictive performance of the models, the dataset was partitioned into three distinct segments, allocating 60% for training purposes, 20% for validation, and the remaining 20% for testing, with the segments organized in a sequence from upstream to downstream. The performance of both models was evaluated using metrics such as the correlation coefficient (r²), Root Mean Square Error (RMSE), and Mean Absolute Error (MAE). The computed Water Quality Indices (WQIs) vary from 0.44 to 1887.40, indicating a diverse range of water quality across the samples analyzed. The classification of these samples reveals that 62.5% are considered excellent, while 15% are categorized as good, another 15% as poor, 2.5% as very poor, and 5% as unsuitable for consumption. Furthermore, the results derived from ANN with five inputs, one hidden layer (13 neurons) and one output (WQI) demonstrates superior efficiency in assessing water quality.
A Bibliometric Review of the Impacts of Logging in Forests in Semi-Arid Zones
Authors: Tina Mamoudou Amadou , Baggnian Issoufou , Mahamane Ali , Toudou Adam
Published: October 2024

Forest massifs in semi-arid zones play an essential role in maintaining ecological balances and the livelihood of local communities. However, unsustainable logging in these regions can have devastating ecological, and socio-economic consequences. This bibliometric review aims to synthesize the available evidence regarding the impacts of logging in semi-arid ecosystem. Analysis of publication trends reveals a significant increase in research from 2008, reflecting a growing awareness of the issues related to sustainable forest management. The United States, Canada, Australia and China the most prominent countries in this field. The bibliometric analysis of the highlights major concerns related to climate change, clear-cutting, interactions with demographic dynamics and biogeochemical cycles. However, gaps remain, including a lack of data specific to semi-arid areas, limited understanding of the complex interactions between different dimensions of impacts, and insufficient integration of local perspectives and traditional knowledge. This review highlights the need to continue interdisciplinary and collaborative research efforts to ensure sustainable management of semi-arid forests in the face of current and future environmental challenges.
Evaluation of Critical Period of Crop Weed Competition for Enhanced Weed Management and Yield of Summer Pearl Millet
Authors: Thesiya N.M. , Dholariya H.P. , Varsani J.V. , Virdia H.M.
Published: October 2024

The field experiment was conducted at Instructional farm of Department of Agronomy, Navsari Agriculture University, Navsari during summer season of 2021 to 2023 to study critical crop-weed competition in summer pearl millet. There were 10 treatments comprising of initial weed free  periods of 10, 20, 30 and 40 days after sowing (DAS) and weedy  10, 20, 30 and 40 DAS  along with weedy  till harvest (un-weeded check) and weed free till harvest  (weed free check), were replicated thrice in the randomized block design. Results revealed that maintaining a weed-free condition from 20 to 40 DAS significantly increased the yield of pearl millet, whereas the lower yield was recorded when weeds were allowed to grow during this period. The maximum competition between crop and weed was between 20 to 40 DAS, which can be considered as critical period of crop-weed competition. To avoid the yield loss, integrated weed management can effectively overcome the problems of weed shift and development of resistance in weeds and reduce the weed seed bank and manage the weeds below the economic threshold level to avoid any economic loss in summer pearl millet.
Analysis of Growth and Instability of Rice Production in Madhya Pradesh, India: A District Level Study
Authors: Jambhulkar Nitiprasad Namdeorao , Mondal Biswajit , Paul Sudipta , Pradhan Asit Kumar , Kumar G. A. K.
Published: October 2024

Rice is one of the important food crops cultivated in Madhya Pradesh state covering 4.55% rice area and 3.72% rice production of the country. Its contribution is very vital in agricultural growth of the country. But, yield of the state is less than the national average yield. So, for further improvement of its contribution in the agriculture sector of the country, it is essential to study the growth pattern of rice production in the state. Therefore the present study has been undertaken to examine the growth rate and instability in area, production and yield of rice in Madhya Pradesh state. The district-wise data on rice of Madhya Pradesh state was collected from the Directorate of Economics and Statistics, Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, Government of India and from the online sources of the state departments for the period 1992-93 to 2019-20. The data was divided into four periods for analysis. Compound annual growth rate and Cuddy-Della Valle Instability index have been computed for the four periods. The districts have been classified into five classes based on the classification of instability. These classes are very low instability, low instability, medium instability, high instability and very high instability. For the state, growth rate for area ranges from -0.80 to 4.23; for production ranges from 0.90 to 12.82 and for yield ranges from 1.31 to 8.24. The highest growth rate for area and production was observed in Hosangabad and Raisen districts respectively in period III; and for yield Datia district in period I. For the state instability ranges from 3.77 to 9.00 for area, 5.93 to 30.70 for production and 6.29 to 22.57 for yield. None of the districts were classified as very low instability for production and yield. Most of the districts recorded medium instability in period I, II and III for yield. The information about growth rate and instability may help the policy makers of Madhya Pradesh state to select the appropriate districts for enhancing the rice yield of the state.