bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Integration Device of Super-Capacitors with Dye-Sensitized Solar Cells
Authors: Wu Tung-Lung , Min Kao-Wei , Lai Jin-Yao , Yu Ming-Ta , Ho Chi-Ting
Published: May 2024

This study aims to create a composite supercapacitor prepared by using carbon electrodes blended with wood-derived activated carbon and monolayer graphene. The supercapacitor was integrated into dye-sensitized solar cells (DSSCs) to form a comprehensive energy system. Such a system combines the functions of solar energy conversion and storage of solar power supply systems and wearable electronic devices. In this study, the impact of gel electrolytes was investigated on the performance and long-term stability of DSSCs and supercapacitors and the characteristics of the integrated energy system. The study results revealed that the DSSCs with gel electrolytes achieved a photovoltaic conversion efficiency of 6.19%, indicating the system's potential in light energy conversion. Additionally, by serially connecting multiple integrated components, we successfully powered LEDs, which demonstrated the system's feasibility in practical applications. The findings of this study expand the application of carbon materials in energy conversion and storage and offer new avenues for developing more efficient integrated energy systems. Future efforts further enhance the efficiency and stability of the system by optimizing material combinations and system structures, which allows for widespread applications.
Kano Model for Determination of Charm Attributes of Unboxing Videos
Authors: Lee I-Ting , Chen Chun-Chih , Jiang Jiann-Sheng
Published: May 2024

The increase in the number of bulk stores presents the growing awareness of environmental and sustainable development. Using the Kano model, we determined the correlation between dimensions and preferences in the user experience of unboxing videos. Three major dimensions of unboxing videos were identified: information receptiveness, video benefits, and emotional appeal. Consumer experience was determined to classify different types of unboxing video quality: Must-be, Attractive, and Indifferent. The effect of unboxing videos on consumer experience was also evaluated to design unboxing videos to be attractive and meet user needs. The results of this study are an important basis for the design and production of unboxing videos and the establishment of design strategies for different quality types to enhance user preference and satisfaction.
Issues of state regulation of television and radio broadcasting in border areas
Authors: Morozov Sergii
Published: May 2024

Introduction. This publication analyzes the urgent problem of state regulation and functioning of broadcasting in the border areas of Ukraine bordering the Transnistrian Moldovan Republic (TMR), the russian federation and the Republic of Belarus. This study focuses on the role of state regulation of information security in these areas, and possible ways to improve the situation by improving the receiving of terrestrial broadcasting.
 
The aim of the study. The purpose of this article is to find and substantiate proposals for improving the state regulation of television and radio broadcasting in the border regions of Ukraine.
Methods. The research is based on the analysis of scientific works by Ukrainian scholars on the problems of broadcasting in border areas and on a comparative analysis of regulations and laws and highlights important aspects of the impact of geopolitical factors on the media environment in these border areas. The article describes the results of field research in the border areas of Odesa region, but the study of regulatory documents and reports revealed that the situation with broadcasting in the border areas is a national problem, not a problem of a particular region. It is established that the problem of broadcasting in the border areas is not only that in some settlements there is uncertain reception or no reception of Ukrainian television and radio, but also that in these settlements there is a stable reception of the multichannel network of Russian television and radio stations.
Results. In addition to the need for technical solutions to provide border areas with coverage of Ukrainian television and radio broadcasting, the author emphasizes that in order to protect the national information space, it is additionally necessary to create conditions under which domestic national content will be more attractive to viewers than Russian content, both in terms of the number of channels and the quality of content. The author substantiates the directions of improvement of the State regulation in the field of television and radio broadcasting in the border areas of Ukraine in the field of development of cellular television systems, which maximizes the benefits of cellular technologies; in terms of obtaining permits for the use of frequencies to cover the territory (rather than installation points) of cellular television systems; and in terms of creating a favorable environment for local businesses to enter the field of cellular television systems.
Perspectives. Further research can be conducted in the direction of substantiation, development and improvement of legislative norms that regulate the coverage of the territory of Ukraine by television and radio broadcasting. At the same time, it is expedient to carry out research on mechanisms that make it possible to introduce alternative broadcasting technologies and alternative ways of regulating the process of issuing broadcast permits.
I TIPO DIABETU SERGANČIŲ PAAUGLIŲ VALGYMO SUTRIKIMŲ AR NETINKAMOS VALGYMO ELGSENOS FORMAVIMOSI VEIKSNIAI
Authors: Kulaitytė Dovilė , Kasčiokaitytė Laura , Baltrėnė Juratė
Published: May 2024

Paaugliai, kuriems diagnozuotas I tipo cukrinis diabetas, susiduria su įvairiomis ilgalaikėmis, dažnai grėsmingo­mis komplikacijomis ir gretutiniais psichikos sutrikimais: nerimu, nemiga, depresija. Sergančiųjų populiacijoje daž­nesni ir valgymo sutrikimai, tokie kaip nervinė anorek­sija, nervinė bulimija, persivalgymo sutrikimas. Didesnė valgymo sutrikimų ar su valgymu susijusios netinkamos elgsenos formavimosi rizika kyla tiems paaugliams, kurie valgymą naudoja kaip neigiamų emocijų įveikos būdą. Didesnės nei siektinos glikuoto hemoglobino vertės taip pat yra rizikos veiksnys, leidžiantis įtarti prastus insulino vartojimo įpročius ir galimus su valgymu susijusius su­trikimus. Dėl dažniau pasireiškiančio neigiamo požiūrio į savo išvaizdą, su valgymu susiję sutrikimai dažnesni merginoms, ypač turinčioms didesnį kūno masės indeksą bei vėlyvosios paauglystės tarpsnyje. Nepalanki socia­linė aplinka: žemesnis šeimos socioekonominis statusas ir išsilavinimas, psichologinis spaudimas, tėvų bei ben­draamžių kritika blogina psichologinę paauglių būklę, formuoja neigiamą pacientų požiūrį į savo išvaizdą ir skatina klaidingų valgymo įpročių formavimąsi.
PLONOSIOS ŽARNOS PERFORACIJOS GYDYMAS ESANT DIDELIŲ B LĄSTELIŲ LIMFOMAI. KLINIKINIS ATVEJIS
Authors: Kobeckis Kamilis
Published: May 2024

Difuzinė didelių B ląstelių limfoma yra dažna vyresnio amžiaus pacientų limfomos forma. Daugeliu atvejų ji gali būti išgydyta R-CHOP imunochemoterapijos pa­galba, tačiau galimos gydymo komplikacijos dėl sil­pnumo ir gretutinių ligų. Šiame straipsnyje pristatomas 88 metų pacientės, sirgusios difuzine didelių B ląste­lių limfoma, atvejis. Gydymo metu pacientė patyrė ke­letą komplikacijų. Iš pradžių jai pasireiškė silpnumas ir apetito stoka, dėl kurių atliktas ištyrimas, patvirtinęs difuzinę didelių B ląstelių limfomą. Pradėta R-CHOP terapija. Terapijos metu prasidėjus tuštinimuisi kraujin­gomis išmatomis, buvo diagnozuota žarnyno perforacija ir atlikta skubi chirurginė operacija. Po operacijos paci­entė susirgo COVID-19 infekcija, lėmusia greitą būklės prastėjimą ir mirtį. Šis atvejis parodo iššūkius, kylančius kontroliuojant ir gydant senyvo amžiaus pacientų, turin­čių gretutinių ligų, difuzinę didelių B ląstelių limfomą ir komplikacijų įtaką gydymo baigčiai.
CELIAKIJA: INTESTINĖ IR EKSTRAINTESTINĖ KLINIKINĖ IŠRAIŠKA
Authors: Neporadnij Erikas
Published: May 2024

Tyrimo tikslas – aptarti celiakijos ligos klinikinės mani­festacijos išraiškas. Apžvalga atlikta remiantis užsienio šalių moksline literatūra.

Celiakija – autoimuninė daugiasisteminė liga, kuri pasi­reiškia plonojo žarnyno enteropatija ir sisteminiais simp­tomais, susijusiais su malabsorbcija bei autoimuniniais procesais. Ligos pasireiškimą sąlygoja vandenyje netir­paus baltymo gliuteno vartojimas. Gliuteno randama kviečiuose, miežiuose ir rugiuose. Daugumai sergančiųjų serume nustatomi autoantikūnai prieš transgliutaminazę (TTG). Iš kitų autoimuninių ligų celiakija išsiskiria tuo, jog iš ligonio dietos pašalinus pagrindinį trigerį − gliu­teną, įmanoma pasiekti ligos simptomų ir pačios entero­patijos regresiją daugumai pacientų. Kol kas vienintelė pripažįstama ligos gydymo taktika – griežta begliutenė dieta bei nuolatinis stebėjimas.
NAUJAUSIŲ TECHNOLOGIJŲ IR ROBOTIKOS TAIKYMO CHIRURGIJOJE ATEITIS
Authors: Gertaitė Danielė , Gertas Ernestas , Micka Kornelijus
Published: May 2024

Tikslas – apžvelgti literatūrą apie naujausių technologijų ir robotikos taikymo metodus chirurgijoje.

Tyrimo medžiaga ir metodai. Atlikta sisteminė literatūros apžvalga. Mokslinė 2018-2023 m. literatūra rinkta Pu­bMed elektroninėje duomenų bazėje, specializuotoje in­formacijos paieškos sistemoje Medline. Atliekant paiešką naudoti raktiniai žodžiai anglų kalba: robotics, surgery, new technologies in surgery. Analizei atrinktos publikaci­jos pagal kriterijus: 1) parašyta anglų kalba; 2) publikuota 2018-2023 m.; 3) prieinamas visas tekstas.

Tyrimo rezultatai. Analizuotuose straipsniuose pateikia­mos įvairios įžvalgos apie naujausių ir inovatyviausių technologijų pažangą ir naudą chirurginėse specialybėse. Išnagrinėjami technologijų privalumai ir trūkumai.

Išvados. Nepaneigiamai robotinė chirurgija yra tobulė­janti ir vis plačiau naudojama, tačiau technologinė pa­žanga ir inovacijos neturėtų tapti pagrindiniu praktikos taikymu, norint išsaugoti pacientų saugumą. Nėra išski­riamas efektyviausias metodas, kadangi kiekvienas pa­cientas skirtingas ir jam turi būti taikomas individualus gydymas.
PSORIAZĖS IR METABOLINIO SINDROMO SĄSAJOS IR BENDRI PATOFIZIOLOGIJOS MECHANIZMAI
Authors: Vrublevski Marcin
Published: May 2024

Psoriazė − autoimuninė lėtinė uždegiminė liga. Nors psoriazė dažniausiai pažeidžia tik odą, ji yra sisteminė liga, susijusi su įvairiomis gretutinėmis ligomis. Viena iš dažniausių gretutinių ligų yra metabolinis sindromas. Tikėtina, kad psoriazė ir metabolinis sindromas turi dau­gybę bendrų mechanizmų, iš kurių bene svarbiausi yra uždegiminiai citokinai – IL-17 ir TNF-α ir adipokinai – adiponektinas ir leptinas. Psoriazė ir metabolinis sindro­mas siejasi su širdies ir kraujagyslių ligomis, o psoriazės sunkumas koreliuoja su kraujagyslių būkle. Psoriazės gy­dymas dažnu atveju turi teigiamą įtaka ir metaboliniam sindromui. Instrumentiniai kraujagyslių tyrimai patvir­tina metabolinio sindromo atskirų komponentų ir rizikos veiksnių tiesioginę sąsają su psoriaze ir jos sunkumu.
KAIRIOJO PRIEŠIRDŽIO AUSYTĖS UŽDARYMAS IR SUSIJĘ IŠŠŪKIAI
Authors: Dambrauskienė Vilija , Šaulienė Deimantė
Published: May 2024

Kairiojo prieširdžio ausytės uždarymas šiuo metu yra pirmo pasirinkimo gydymo būdas siekiant išvengti išemi­nio galvos smegenų insulto ar kitų sisteminės emboliza­cijos komplikacijų pacientams, sergantiems nevožtuviniu prieširdžių virpėjimu, ir kurie negali vartoti antikoagu­liantų. Nors šios procedūros saugumas yra įrodytas, vis dėlto išlieka abejonių dėl jos veiksmingumo, komplika­cijų pavojaus – uždariklio trombozės ir liekamųjų nuos­ruvų po prietaiso implantavimo. Atliekama vis daugiau klinikinių ir ikiklinikinių tyrimų siekiant išanalizuoti šias problemas. Tyrimų metu vertinamas kairiojo prie­širdžio ausytės uždarymo procedūros veiksmingumas, saugumas ir ilgalaikiai rezultatai. Šių tyrimų rezultatai gali lemti dažnesnį gydytojų pasirinkimą taikyti kairiojo prieširdžio ausytės uždarymo procedūrą įvertinus galimą naudą ir riziką.
KEPENŲ CIROZĖS ETIOLOGIJA, PATOGENEZĖ, KOMPLIKACIJOS IR PROGNOZĖ
Authors: Liekis Rokas
Published: May 2024

Kepenų cirozė yra patologinis kepenų audinio randėji­mas, sutrikdantis kepenų funkciją ir sukeliantis didelę ligos naštą. Kepenų cirozė yra daugiaetiologinė liga. Tai reiškia, jog įvairios priežastys gali sukelti kepenų pažei­dimus, kuriems progresuojant išsivysto cirozė. Dažniausi veiksniai, lemiantys kepenų cirozę, yra perteklinis alko­holio vartojimas, virusinės infekcijos (hepatitas B, C) bei metabolinis sindromas (suriebėjusių kepenų liga). Kepenų cirozės progresavimą skatina tarpusavyje susi­jęs užburtas nuolatinio lėtinio kepenų pažeidimo, lėtinio uždegimo ir progresuojančios fibrogenezės ratas. Pagrin­dinės cirozės komplikacijos yra kraujavimas iš varikozi­nių venų, ascitas, peritonitas, hepatorenalinis sindromas (HRS), portopulmoninė hipertenzija (PPH). Bendra paci­entų, sergančių kepenų ciroze, prognozė – bloga, tačiau jai įtakos turi ligos etiologija, gretutinės ligos, gyvenimo būdas bei gydymo pradžios laikas.
GENŲ VAIDMUO DEPRESIJOS VYSTYMUISI UŽDEGIMINIAME FONE
Authors: Lenkauskaitė Ernesta
Published: May 2024

Depresija – vienas dažniausių psichikos sveikatos sutri­kimų, kurio kilmė nėra iki galo aiški. Ieškant naujų ligos etiopatogenezės teorijų, iškilo depresijos ir uždegiminių veiksnių bei streso ryšys, kuriam įtakos turi ir genetika. Idėja, jog depresijos patogenezėje atsirandantį uždegiminį komponentą gali lemti būtent genetiniai mechanizmai, atsirado pastėbėjus šio sutrikimo paveldimumo tenden­cijas. Depresijos genetinė architektūra yra sudėtinga, ją sunku tinkamai įvertinti dėl mažos tiriamųjų imties ir poligeninės ligos prigimties. Nors atsiranda įrodymų, kad tam tikri genų variantai ir polimorfizmai turi įtakos uždegiminei depresijos kilmei, tikslaus atsakymo į šį klausimą negauta. Nėra visiškai aiškios informacijos ir apie tai, kokios svarbos yra epigenetinių veiksnių įtaka uždegiminės kilmės depresijos pasireiškimui. Tai parodo genų įtakos depresijos išsivystymui esant uždegimui, tyrimų poreikį.
LĖTINĖ TROMBOEMBOLINĖ PLAUTINĖ HIPERTENZIJA: DIAGNOSTIKA IR GYDYMO METODAI
Authors: Daubaraitė Aurelija
Published: May 2024

Lėtinė tromboembolinė plautinė hipertenzija yra ūminės plaučių tromboembolijos komplikacija. Plaučių venti­liacijos (perfuzijos) scintigrafija yra atrankinis tyrimo metodas šiai būklei diagnozuoti. Tolesnis ištyrimas at­liekant kompiuterinės tomografijos plaučių angiografiją yra reikalingas patvirtinti diagnozę. Plautinė hipertenzija diagnozuojama dešiniosios širdies kateterizacijos tyrimu, kuris svarbus ir gydymo parinkimui. Visiems pacientams, sergantiems lėtine tromboemboline plautine hipertenzija, rekomenduojama ilgalaikė antikoaguliacija vitamino K antagonistais. Pirmojo pasirinkimo gydymas yra plaučių endarterektomija, tačiau tik tiems pacientams, kurių liga yra operabili bei gydymo nauda didesnė, nei keliama ri­zika. Kitais atvejais gali būti taikomas medikamentinis gydymas bei balioninė plaučių angioplastika.
BOTULINUM TOXIN INJECTIONS FOR FACIAL REJUVENATION: COMPLICATIONS AND THEIR AVOIDANCE
Authors: Cechanovičiūtė Vaiva
Published: May 2024

The therapeutic use of botulinum toxin for facial reju­venation is the most popular aesthetic procedure. The prevalence of complications is approximately 16 percent and they are usually mild, transient, and self-limited. Of them, the most common is bruising, followed by ot­her less prevalent local adverse effects such as ptosis of the eyelid or eyebrow, facial asymmetry, diplopia and lagophthalmos, or local injection location pain as well as allergy which can manifest systemically. Accurate knowledge of the anatomy of the facial muscles and ot­her structures, correct technique, proper dosing of botu­linum toxin, and injection location marking being used are the fundamental ways to avoid such complications. Post-procedural management depends on the manifested complications.
VASCULARIZED LYMPH NODE TRANSFER FOR TREATMENT OF BREAST CANCER-RELATED LYMPHEDEMA: INDICATIONS, DONOR SITES AND COMPLICATIONS
Authors: Cechanovičiūtė Vaiva , Cechanovičienė Inga
Published: May 2024

Breast cancer-related lymphedema (BCRL) is as a burden for patients treated for breast cancer. Despite its main ma­nagement being focused on conservative methods, mode­rate or severe cases may be resistant and require surgical treatment. One of the commonly used techniques is vas­cularized lymph node transfer (VLNT) which allows the relocation of normal lymph nodes to the affected limb to ensure proper lymph flow, thus relieving lymphedema. The donor site is chosen based on the risk of iatrogenic lymphedema and scarring. Despite the inguinal region has a great risk for donor site lymphedema, it is the most common donor site due to its well-hidden scar, defined anatomy, abundant lymph nodes and soft tissue. Other following donors sites by frequency are axillary-thoracic, supraclavicular, omental, and submental. Complications that often follow VLNT are donor site lymphedema, soft tissue infection, scarring, hematoma, and nerve injury.
OXIDATIVE STRESS AND INFLAMMATION IN CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASES
Authors: Valaitienė Julija
Published: May 2024

Cardiovascular diseases are the most common reason for death worldwide, with heterogeneous pathophysiologic mechanisms. Augmented oxidative stress is a potential etiology of cardiovascular diseases induced by surplus levels of reactive oxygen species, which yield damage to cellular macromolecules such as DNA, proteins, and lipids. Increased reactive oxygen species result in decre­ased nitric oxide availability, vasoconstriction and the development of pro- coagulant and pro-inflammatory states in blood vessels. This review seeks to introduce oxidative stress in cardiovascular diseases, focusing on endothelial dysfunction caused by oxidative stress and manifesting as a mechanism of thromboinflammation in the vasculature that leads to cardiovascular diseases.
CONTACT LENS RELATED MICROBIAL KERATITIS
Authors: Manafli Leyla , Galgauskas Saulius
Published: May 2024

Microbial keratitis is frequently encountered condition in otherwise healthy individuals using contact lenses. Hygiene factors and usage of inappropriate cleansing solutions are the leading causes of contact lens related microbial keratitis in healthy population. The aim of this paper is to review the risk factors predisposing to this condition, most common causative agents and their pat­hologic mechanisms, diagnostic methods and treatment options.

Raktžodžiai: Mikrobinis keratitas, kontaktiniai lęšiai, su kontaktiniais lęšiais susijęs mikrobinis keratitas, infek­cija, Acanthamoeba keratitas (AK), Pseudomonas aeru­ginosa keratitas, grybelinis keratitas (FK).
ROLE OF COMPUTED TOMOGRAPHY IN EVALUATION OF TRAUMATIC HEAD INJURY
Authors: Vasudevkanth J. , Nagaraj B. R.
Published: May 2024

Head injury is trauma resulting injury to the scalp, skull or brain. Immediate and instantaneous death
following cranial trauma occurs due to unpreventable primary brain injuries
Ÿ CT is the single most informative diagnostic modality in the evaluation of a patient with a head injury.
Ÿ Besides facilitating rapid implementation it can demonstrate signicant primary traumatic injuries including extradural,
subdural, intracerebral haematomas, subarachnoid and intraventricular haemorrhages, skull fractures, cerebral oedema,
contusions and cerebral herniations.
Knowledge and Practices Related to Dog-Associated Zoonoses in Ekiti State, Southwestern Nigeria
Authors: Omonijo Adejumoke O. , Omonijo Adetunji , Farayola Amos O.
Published: May 2024

Background: Human-dog contact has been associated with increased risks of zoonoses. However, dog owners’ knowledge and practice in preventing zoonoses transmission from dogs in Nigeria are limited. This study ex-plored dog owners’ knowledge and practices concerning zoonotic disease transmission.
Methods: Semi-structured questionnaires were administered to households owning dogs to assess knowledge and practice of dog-contact-associated zoonoses (DCAZ). This cross-sectional study involved mothers, fathers, and young adults who closely interacted with dogs in households in Ado, Ido, Ikole, and Oye Local Government Areas (LGAs) of Ekiti State, Nigeria, from December 2021 to May 2022. The demographic characteristics of respondents were collected for statistical analysis using the statistical package for social sciences IBM-SPSS version 25.0. The relationship between respondents’ knowledge and demographic features was analysed using the Chi-square test of independence on SPSS. Results were considered significant at p < 0.05.
Results: Overall, 200 dog owners participated in the study. The mean age of participants was 32.47 (±10.99). A significant difference (p<0.05) was observed in the number of dogs owned per household. The knowledge of dog contact-associated zoonoses (DCAZ) was estimated at 25.5% (51/200). Association between knowledge of DCAZ and sociodemographic factors showed that age, respondents’ identity, and level of education were signifi-cantly associated (p<0.05) with knowledge being highest among age group 41-50 and respondents with high lev-el of education. The practices of kissing dogs, walking barefooted, eating dog meat, and respondents’ preference for consumption of dog meat were observed to vary significantly among the study locations, with respondents from Ikole ranking higher at 54.0%, 50.0%, 14.0%, and 38.0% respectively (p<0.05). A significant difference was observed in the type of meat the respondents gave to their dogs (p<0.05). Overall, this study showed that 23.5% (47/200) of the respondents consumed dog meat, of which 68.1% (32/47) of the consumers showed a pref-erence for undercooked dog meat (p<0.05).
Conclusion: This study showed the low level of knowledge regarding dog contact-associated zoonoses in Ekiti State and the need to intensify awareness of transmission routes and practices that facilitate disease transmission, utilising a One Health approach.
The Role of Knowledge and Practices in Schistosomiasis Transmission Among Primary School Children in Osun State, Nigeria
Authors: Bello Temilade , Olabanji Surakat , Fakunle Adekunle , Rufai Muhammed , Fasasi Kamilu , Omisore Akinlolu , Adeleke Monsuru
Published: May 2024

Background: Studies have documented various risk factors associated with schistosomiasis infection transmis-sion, but little is known about the influence of knowledge on practices that contribute to the transmission of the infection. This study, therefore, seeks to document the importance of knowledge on practices that contribute to the transmission of schistosomiasis among primary school children.
Methods: This study employed a descriptive study design. A total of 504 primary school children were recruited from three senatorial districts in Osogbo using convenience sampling. Vital information on knowledge of schis-tosomiasis infection and practices that aid its transmission was collected using a semi-structured interviewer-administered questionnaire. A twenty-one-point knowledge question was used to compute the knowledge score and dichotomized into good knowledge (≥ 10 points) and poor knowledge (<10 points), while sixteen points practice questions were used to compute the practice score dichotomized into good practice (≥ 8 points) and poor practice (< 8 points)
Results: A more significant percentage (93%) of the respondents had poor knowledge of schistosomiasis, alt-hough a good number of them (65.1%) exhibited good practice. A little above a third (35.9%) engaged in swim-ming, while about a fifth (22.8%) engaged in fishing. About a fifth (22.6%) engage in defecation in river water, while very few (4.0%) drink from such polluted water. The logistic regression model revealed that male re-spondents were 1.6 times more likely to have poor practices than their female counterparts (aOR 1.6, 95% CI 0.413-0.913), those who have received health talk on the infection were 27 times less likely to have poor practic-es (aOR 0.37, 95% CI 0.175-0.761), those who reported being positive for the infection were 4.4 times more likely to have poor practice (aOR 4.4, 95% CI 1.703-11.260) and those who had poor knowledge of the infection were 6.0 times more like to have poor practices relating to the infection (aOR 6.0, 95% CI 0.014-0.278).
Conclusion: Primary school children have poor knowledge of schistosomiasis, which influences the practices that aid infection transmission. Therefore, public health education is needed to control the infection.
Comparison of Warmstart colorimetric LAMP using heat-treated samples with two Plasmodium-detection methods in Ekiti state, southwestern Nigeria
Authors: Ogaugwu Christian , Adepoju Adedapo , Olugbade Tolulope , Akinyemi Toyin , Oladele Odunayo , Olabode Timileyin , Abimbola Sunday , Odoh Ikenna
Published: May 2024

Background: Malaria remains a deadly disease responsible for numerous deaths worldwide, especially in tropi-cal developing countries. Widely used methods for diagnosis include microscopy, which is laborious, lengthy, and error-prone, and rapid diagnostic tests (RDT), which have recently faced limitations on accuracy. Molecular methods like the polymerase chain reaction (PCR) and loop-mediated isothermal amplification (LAMP) have emerged as accurate, sensitive, and rapid ways of detecting the disease. While PCR requires expensive equip-ment, LAMP is less expensive to perform. However, contemporary malaria LAMP still requires DNA extraction kits from patient samples. DNA extraction by heating can be used to lower the cost, time, and level of training required from end-users to perform LAMP in low-resource settings.
Methods: Blood samples were screened for Plasmodium parasites using microscopy, followed by a commonly used RDT kit. Heat treatment was used for quick DNA extraction from the blood samples, and LAMP primer sets were then used together with Warmstart colorimetric LAMP reagents for isothermal DNA amplification. Agarose gel electrophoresis was used to confirm that the colorimetric observations in LAMP reactions were due to successful DNA amplification. The data obtained were analysed in GraphPad Prism and subjected to chi-square tests with 95% confidence level.
Results: Warmstart colorimetric LAMP using heat-treated blood samples achieved successful DNA amplifica-tion and detected Plasmodium parasites in 43.3% of samples, compared to 40% and 30% Plasmodium parasite detection yielded by antigen RDT kit and microscopy respectively. However, the difference between the percent-ages obtained using the different methods was not statistically significant. LAMP approach further enabled the identification/discrimination of different Plasmodium species.
Conclusion: The Warmstart LAMP using heat-treated samples can be used as a rapid, cheaper, and easier-to-perform molecular method for the detection and species-level differentiation of malaria parasites.
Assessment of the Impact of Guidance and Counselling on Academic Performance and Discipline among Junior Secondary School Students (A Study of Federal Capital Territory in Abuja)
Authors: Osuoha Judith
Published: May 2024

This study utilised a quantitative research design that included experimental and control groups to investigate the impact of guidance and counselling on students’ discipline and academic performance. The researcher employed stratified random sampling to select 200 students and 50 teachers from diverse backgrounds for the study. Data was collected using a four-point Likert scale questionnaire, which demonstrated a high level of consistency (with a Cronbach alpha score of 0.87). The sample was split into 100 in the control groups and 100 in the experimental group. Over an academic year, only the experimental group participated in counselling sessions. Information on behavior changes was obtained through observation, while academic performance data was collected using the General Subject Performance Test (GSPT). Data from the survey was analyzed using mean and standard deviation to answer research questions. An analysis using a t-test was carried out to determine the impact of guidance and counselling services on students' academic performance using the General Subject Performance Test (GSPT). A linear regression test was analysed to compare the behavior ratings before and after the intervention to identify any potential relationship between the two variables and the result showed a statistically significant difference among the experimental group, this indicates that guidance and counselling services have a positive impact on students' academic performance and discipline. According to the findings, it was suggested that counselors should receive continuous training, ensure access to counselling services for all students based on their unique backgrounds and needs, and foster strong collaboration among counselors, teachers, administrators, and parents.
Difficulties in English Listening Comprehension for Non-English Major Students at University of Transport and Communication Ho Chi Minh City Campus
Authors: Ha Thai Thi Xuan , Bao Nguyen Kim Vu
Published: May 2024

Nowadays, English plays a crucial role in many fields in Vietnam as well as globally. Therefore, having a good level of English proficiency is advantageous for many people in terms of studying, researching, and working. Among the English skills, listening is important but also poses challenges for learners. The purpose of this study is to identify the current situation and difficulties in English listening comprehension among non-major students, in order to find appropriate solutions to help learners improve their listening skills. The survey sample consists of 188 first-year students majoring in Accounting and Business Administration at university of transport and communication ho chi minh city campus. A listening skills test was administered after students had almost completed their English course with TOEIC orientation. The research results indicate several difficulties students encounter in listening, including: (1) Lack of vocabulary knowledge, (2) Weak ability to perceive and differentiate sounds, (3) Limited ability to infer and use listening strategies such as predicting or taking notes, and (4) Lack of concentration. Additionally, the results also highlight certain issues that educators should consider to help learners enhance their listening skills.
Effective Implementation of Entrepreneurship Education in Public Secondary Schools in Rivers State for Productivity and National Development
Authors: Ebete S.E. , Dike Cordelia
Published: May 2024

The study investigated Effective Implementation of Entrepreneurship Education in Public Secondary Schools in Rivers State for Productivity and National Development. Three research questions and three corresponding hypotheses guided the study. The study adopted the descriptive survey design. A sample size of 86 was drawn from a population of 258 principals of senior secondary schools in Rivers State. A validated instrument titled implement of entrepreneurship education for productivity and national development questionnaire was used for data collection. The instrument yielded a reliability index of 0.79. The mean and standard deviation were used to answer the research questions, while the z-test was used to test the hypotheses. The findings revealed that effective implementation of entrepreneurship education will enable the students to be creative, innovative and productive, which in turn will lead to productivity and national development.
Multiple Immune Dysregulation Conditions with a Single Underlying Root Cause of NRAS Gene-Positivity: A Case Report
Authors: Alayed Khalid Mohammed
Published: May 2024

Hematological malignancies in particular are recognized to be linked to immunological dysregulated disorders such hematolytic anemia, immunodeficiency, and autoimmune illnesses. We describe a rare case that had multiple immune dysregulation symptoms and was subsequently found to be positive for the NRAS gene. A male, 29, complained of pleuritic chest pain. On the ECG, he showed broad PR depression and elevated PR in aVR, along with elevated troponin. He received colchicine and NSAIDs as treatment with a good response and resolution of his symptoms. After four weeks, he developed a fever which thought to be secondary to perianal abscess, and a surgical incision and drainage along with broad spectrum antibiotics was used to treat a perianal abscess. Despite receiving extensive medical and surgical care, his fever persisted. His blood film started to show circulating blast cells. Following an immediate bone marrow aspiration and biopsy, there were no notable abnormalities seen, and a 1% blast was present, which was assumed to be the result of stress or infection. Later, a weak positive +1 Coombs (DAT) test is developed and caused active hemolytic anemia required blood transfusion. Along with the anemia, a wrist expanding wound was discovered in the previous IV cannula site. Clinically wound appears as a pyoderma gangrenosum. Histopathology showed purulent dermal inflammation including many neutrophils and macrophages. This feature of micro abscess formation was consisting with the diagnosis of pyoderma gangrenosum. An intravenous steroid (1 mg/kg) was administered in response to a positive Coombs test and pyoderma gangrenosum. The patient's condition greatly improved overall. His wound began to heal as his white blood cell count dropped. After being given oral steroids with a titration-down plan, the patient was sent home. A whole genome sequence was performed on him because he had peri myocarditis, pyoderma gangrenosum, and hematolytic anemia. The results show that he is NRAS gene positive. He was attentively observed clinically with regular out-patient follow-ups as this gene is strongly associated with hematological cancers. He developed symptomatic normocytic anemia a few months later, and a bone marrow aspiration and biopsy were performed to confirm the presence of Myelodysplastic syndromes (MDS). He was transferred to another facility and underwent chemotherapy and bone marrow transplant. In otherwise healthy individuals, the idea of offering a single explanation—Occam's razor—must be considered and investigated. Finding the underlying reason could improve patient care, enable precision therapy, and alter the course of events.
Legal Reconstruction of Electronic Storage for Notarial Deeds Minute Based on the Value of Justice
Authors: Amelia Lydia , Gunarto Gunarto , Mashdurohatun Anis
Published: May 2024

The objectives of this research are to analyze and find weaknesses in the current regulations for storing notarial deed minutes and to find a reconstruction of regulations on the legality of electronically storing minutes of notarial deeds based on the value of justice in a constructivism paradigm with a social legal research approach method to solve research problems by examining secondary data and primary data by finding legal realities experienced in the field as well as qualitative descriptive methods, namely where The data obtained is then arranged systematically so that a comprehensive picture will be obtained, where later the data will be presented descriptively. Research results show that the Weaknesses consist of (a) Legal structure where there are no communication and informatics experts which means electronic storage of certificate minutes cannot be implemented (b) Legal substance including unclear norms in UUJN Article 15 paragraph (3) UUJN, Unclear norms in UUJN no. 2 of 2014 Article 1 number 13. Weaknesses in proving Article 1868 of the Civil Code. (c) Legal Culture, namely the difficulty for senior notaries to understand new technology and tend to stick with old technology. Therefore, the reconstruction of Pancasila values in the electronic storage of deed minutes creates an electronic notary system because it can create a product that is more accurate, relevant, economical, trustworthy, faster, and more practical. Reconstruction of Law Number 2 of 2014 concerning Amendments to Law Number 30 of 2004 concerning the Position of Notary Article 1 number 7 so that the Minutes of Deed are the original Deed containing the signatures of the presenters, witnesses, and Notary, which are stored in paper form and/or in the form of an electronic document as part of the Notary Protocol. Article 16 paragraph (1) letter b becomes (1) In carrying out his office, a Notary is obliged to: b. make deeds in the form of deed minutes and/or deed e-minutes and save them as part of the Notary's protocol.
Advancements in HPV Vaccination for Cervical Cancer Prevention: A Comprehensive Review
Authors: Halemani Keerti , J Sannamma H
Published: May 2024

Cervical cancer remains a significant global health challenge, particularly in less developed regions, despite advancements in prevention and treatment. The World Health Organization (WHO) has prioritized vaccination as a key strategy for cervical cancer elimination. However, limited vaccine coverage persists, especially in countries like India and China. In India, cervical cancer is a leading cause of female mortality, highlighting the urgent need for population-based interventions. Human papillomavirus (HPV) is the primary causative agent, with HPV-16 and 18 being prevalent in Indian women. Since its recommendation in 2006, the HPV vaccine has shown remarkable efficacy, with the potential to prevent over 90% of HPV-attributable cancers. Recent advancements include the development of single-dose vaccines, offering a cost-effective solution to enhance accessibility. Democratizing access to vaccines is crucial for achieving WHO's goals of cervical cancer elimination.
CONSIDERACIONES SOBRE EL SENTIDO DE LA INVESTIGACIÓN EN LA FORMACIÓN DE PROFESORES NORMALISTAS SUPERIORES
Authors: Daza Pérez Erika Patricia , Ingrid Fabiola Granados Gelves
Published: May 2024

El artículo presenta resultados del análisis de los propósitos y problemas de investigación planteados  en los proyectos de investigación desarrollados por un grupo de Normalistas Superiores en formación entre los años 2000 y 2020, discute sobre las características de esos dos elementos y sus implicaciones para la investigación en la formación de normalistas superiores y presenta algunas consideraciones para la resignificación de los procesos de formación de profesores de preescolar y básica primaria, en Escuelas Normales Superiores.  El análisis de los documentos se fundamentó en referentes del análisis de contenido y comprendió tres etapas: exploración y organización de los documentos, análisis de los documentos y proyección de consideraciones. Los resultados indican que todos los proyectos se centran en aspectos del aprendizaje, específicamente en promover competencias, habilidades. Los problemas planteados reflejan algunas dificultades para identificar, delimitar y comunicar de forma escrita fenómenos educativos que pueden ser objeto de investigación. Se plantea una revisión, actualización y armonización de los propósitos de la investigación en la formación de Normalistas; reconocer la pluralidad epistemológica y metodológica de la investigación en educación y priorizar la comprensión ontológica, epistemológica y de los referentes básicos de la investigación educativa, también promover habilidades básicas para la investigación.
LESÕES POR PRESSÃO NA PESSOA EM PRONE POSITION: UMA REVISÃO INTEGRATIVA DA LITERATURA
Authors: Bárbara Miranda  , Costa Daniel , João Rosado
Published: May 2024

A Prone Position (PP) é uma técnica utilizada para recrutar maior área pulmonar e combater a Síndrome de Dificuldade Respiratória Aguda (SDRA), atualmente associada à infeção por COVID-19. Esta técnica tem efeito eficaz quando aplicada por longos períodos de tempo, tornando-se um fator de risco acrescido para o desenvolvimento de Lesões por Pressão (LPP). As LPP apresentam-se como a problemática mais frequentemente associada à PP, e a sua incidência é altamente minimizável quando reunidos os cuidados profiláticos recomendados pela evidência científica; Objetivos Identificar as intervenções de enfermagem adequadas à prevenção das LPP no doente crítico em PP, nos cuidados intensivos; Métodos Revisão Integrativa da Literatura (RIL), estabelecida a partir da questão “Que intervenções para a prevenção de lesões por pressão, no doente crítico, em Prone Position, em Cuidados Intensivos?”. Foi realizada uma pesquisa nas bases de dados MEDLINE complete e CINAHL complete, a partir do motor de busca EBSCO, limitando ao espaço temporal entre 2016 e 2021. Da pesquisa e processo de seleção culminaram sete artigos para análise; Resultados As LPP têm maior prevalência nos doentes que permanecem mais tempo em PP. As LPP ocorrem mais frequentemente na região da face, tronco e membros inferiores, sendo na sua maioria estabelecidas gravidades entre Grau I a III. As intervenções instituídas para diminuir a ocorrência dessas lesões e a minimização das complicações foram estratégias implementadas para reduzir o impacto das LPP, no doente crítico em PP; Conclusões. Salienta-se a necessidade de investimento na formação das equipas nesta temática, que potencie a qualidade da intervenção pela adoção de medidas preventivas ao desenvolvimento das LPP, em doentes críticos em PP.
Renewable Energy and Physics: Harnessing Solar and Wind Power
Authors: - Anil Tiwari
Published: May 2024

As concerns over climate change and the depletion of fossil fuels continue to mount, the need for renewable energy sources has become increasingly pressing. Among the most promising and widely adopted renewable energy technologies are solar and wind power. This paper delves into the physics principles underlying these two forms of energy, exploring the fundamental concepts and mechanisms that enable their harnessing and conversion into usable electricity. It examines the characteristics of solar radiation, the photoelectric effect, and photovoltaic cells, as well as the aerodynamics, blade design, and kinetic energy principles involved in wind turbines. The paper also explores various solar and wind power technologies, including photovoltaic systems, concentrated solar power, horizontal and vertical-axis wind turbines, and offshore wind farms. Additionally, it discusses the applications, challenges, and limitations of these technologies, such as energy storage, grid integration, and load balancing. Through a comprehensive analysis of these renewable energy sources, this paper aims to provide a deep understanding of their scientific underpinnings and their potential to shape a more sustainable energy future.
Analysing India’s Look West Policy: A Study of Modi Government’s Strategic Shift Towards Middle East
Authors: - Suhail Yousuf
Published: May 2024

India’s foreign policy under the Modi government has witnessed a noticeable recalibration with a pronounced emphasis on its “Look West” strategy, particularly towards the Middle East region. This study aims to delve into the intricacies of India's evolving diplomatic engagement with Middle Eastern countries under Modi’s leadership. By employing a multidimensional analytical framework, the research investigates the underlying drivers, objectives, and outcomes of India’s strategic shift towards the Middle East. It examines the historical context, geopolitical dynamics, economic imperatives, and socio-cultural linkages that have shaped India’s policy orientation in the region. Furthermore, the study assesses the impact of India’s enhanced diplomatic overtures, economic partnerships, and defence collaborations on its regional influence, security interests, and broader foreign policy objectives. Through a comprehensive analysis of official documents, policy statements, scholarly literature, and empirical data, this research aims to provide valuable insights into the complexities of India’s Look West policy and its implications for regional stability, global geopolitics, and India’s aspirations for a more prominent role on the world stage.
Aggression Caused by Anxiety in Smokers and Non Smokers
Authors: - Prachi Chaudhary , - Dr. Alisha Juneja
Published: May 2024

Abnormally high or low anxiety levels are examples of general emotional regulation disturbances that are prone to contributing to excessive aggression and violence. This shows that the neurochemical mechanisms and brain circuits controlling anxiety and aggression may overlap. While numerous studies have linked smoking cigarettes to an increase in anxiety symptoms or disorders, early exposures may predispose a person to having stronger anxiety reactions in the future. This study hypothesizes that smokers will exhibit higher levels of
aggression compared to non-smokers (Hypothesis 1). Additionally, it is predicted that smokers will experience higher levels of anxiety relative to non-smokers (Hypothesis 2). Furthermore, it is anticipated that a significant positive correlation will be observed between aggression and anxiety in both smokers and non-smokers (Hypothesis 3). These hypotheses are formulated based on existing literature suggesting a potential link between smoking, anxiety, and aggression, and aim to investigate the relationship between these variables in
both smoking and non-smoking populations. The results of the study indicate significant differences in anxiety levels between smokers and non-smokers, with smokers exhibiting higher levels of anxiety. Additionally, there was no significant difference in the levels of aggression between smokers and non-smokers. However, the correlation analysis revealed significant and positive associations between aggression and anxiety in both groups, supporting the initial hypotheses and suggesting a link between anxiety and aggression
irrespective of smoking status.
Revolutionizing Content Digestion: Unleashing the Power of Bidirectional and Auto-Regressive Transformers in AI-Powered Automatic Text Summarization
Authors: - Ms. Vaishali V. Jikar , - Dr.Gurudev B. Sawarkar , - Ms. Rupali Dasarkar , - Ms. Minakshi Dobale
Published: May 2024

Automatic text summarization has become increasingly essential in managing the overwhelming volume of textual information available across various domains. This paper explores the role of bidirectional and auto-regressive transformers, two prominent paradigms in natural language processing (NLP), in revolutionizing content digestion through AI-powered automatic text summarization. We discuss how bidirectional transformers, exemplified by models like BERT, and auto-regressive transformers, such as GPT, capture context and generate output tokens sequentially, respectively, contributing to the production of accurate and coherent summaries. By providing an overview of the challenges posed by the vast volume of textual data and the significance of automatic summarization, we delve into key advancements in NLP, emphasizing the development and applications of bidirectional and auto-regressive transformers in text summarization. Furthermore, we survey state-of-the-art models like BART and its derivatives, highlighting their convergence of bidirectional and auto-regressive techniques. Through a comprehensive analysis, we elucidate the transformative potential of bidirectional and auto-regressive transformers, offering valuable insights for researchers and practitioners in content digestion and NLP-driven knowledge extraction.