bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Role of Mucobuccal Sulci in Determination of Occlusal Vertical Dimension in Dentate Subjects.
Authors: Qamar Khezran , Rizvi Syed Hammad Azeem , Mansoor Aman , Hamid Tayyaba , Amjad Warda , Nawaz Kanzah Shah , Naeem Sajid
Published: May 2023

Aim: To find out the distance between the mucobuccal sulci of maxillary and mandibular arches and the cusp tips of posterior teeth and evaluate the occlusal vertical dimension in dentate subjects. Study Design:Cross sectional observational study. Place and duration: Prosthodontic department of Lahore Medical and Dental College, Lahore, from 2nd September 2022 till 2nd December 2022. Methodology: A total of 45 dentate subjects including 20 males and 25 females were selected. Alginate impressions (irreversible hydrocolloid) of both arches were taken in stock trays. Impressions were poured in hard plaster and stone casts were fabricated. Digital vernier caliper with accuracy of 0.01mm was used for recording the distance from the depth of mucobuccal sulci of both arches to the cusp tips of all posterior teeth of the respective arches. The distance from maxillary mucobuccal sulcus to the mandibular mucobuccal sulcus in maximum intercuspation was also calculated. Result: The distances measured from the maxillary mucobuccal sulcus to the buccal cusp tips of maxillary first premolar, second premolar and first molar were found to be 16.86mm; 15.94mm, and 15.45mmrespectively. The distances measured from the mandibular mucobuccal sulcus to the buccal cusp tips of mandibular first premolar, second premolar and first molar were 17.02mm, 15.14mm and 14.26mmrespectively. The mean distance recorded from the depth of maxillary and mandibular sulci in maximum intercuspation positions showed shortest distance at first molar areai.e.; 26.88mmas compared to the distance found in first premolar 35.22mm and second premolar 35.63mmareas. Conclusion: The mean distances recordedbetween maxillary and mandibular sulci in intercuspation position were 35.22mm, 35.63mm and 26.88mm respectively. These values may be helpful in determination of occlusal vertical dimension by selecting appropriate teeth and shaping occlusal rims while fabricating complete dentures Keywords: Dentate, Dental arch, Mucobuccal sulcus, Maxilla, Mandible, Occlusal vertical dimension, Posterior teeth.
Cytological Detection of Iron Overload and Cytomorphometric Changes in buccal Mucosa of Βeta Thalassemia Major Patients
Authors: Karim Nasir , Fatima Ghazia , Iqbal Zafar , Anwer Tahreem , Faiz Faiz Ahmad
Published: May 2023

Aim: In this study, the phenomenon of oral exfoliative cytology is explored and buccal squamous cells are examined for intracytoplasmic, Prussian blue stained, iron containing granules. In addition, these buccal squamous cells are subjected to morphometric measurements of their nuclear and cytoplasmic diameter along with their ratios. Methods: It was a Descriptive, Cross sectional study including 120patients of Thalassemia Major, ranging from 4 -18 years with repeated blood transfusions and a serum ferritin level of 1000ng/ml at minimum. Scrapings were obtained from buccal mucosa for cytological examination and stained with Prussian Blue Stain. Results: The study included 45 female and 75 male patients with a mean age 11.04(± 3.81) years. 56out of 120 patients were positive for Prussian blue and thus showed 46.6% positivity. The mean cytoplasmic diameter was 50.90 (± 0.64) microns and mean nuclear diameter was 9.31(±0.53) microns. Mean Nuclear to cytoplasmic (NC) ratio was 0.182(± 0.01) and ranged from 0.165 and 0.211 microns. Conclusion: The positivity of Prussian blue in our study is clearly less than most of the quoted figures while alterations in morphometric features of buccal squamous cells are quite consistent with reported data. In our study, we observed iron containing granules not only in the cytoplasm but also on surface of cells like a clue cell dispersed outside the cell, individually or in discrete clusters and as faint bluish hue in background. Keywords: Iron overload, Cytomorphometry, buccal smear, Prussian blue, Beta Thalassemia
Prevalence of Methicillin Resistance Staphylococcus aureus in Community Cases of Pyoderma
Authors: Khoso Bahram Khan , Uddin Fakhur , Zeeshan Faiza , Anwar Muhammad , Khan Mir Alam
Published: May 2023

Aim: To determine the susceptibility pattern of Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) isolates of pyoderma cases. Study design: Cross-sectional. Place and duration: Research was conducted in the department of Microbiology in collaboration with the Department of Dermatology, Jinnah Postgraduate Medical Centre, Karachi, during the period of 1.8.2022 to 25.11.2022. Methodology: Total232 pus samples were collected from the clinically suspected patients of pyoderma. Pus swab was cultured on blood and MacConkey’s agar plates. Isolates were identified by routine assay and antimicrobial susceptibility was determined by disc diffusion method. Results: Out of 232 specimens, 196 (84.5%) were culture positive; 170(86.7%) were Gram-positive, 25(12.7%) were Gram-negative and 1(0.6%) was Candida sp. S.aureus was the prevalent offender (119; 51.2%), followed by S.pyogenes (51; 22%) and S.epidermidis (3; 1.3%). S.aureus showed 73(61.3%) MRSA. The highest rate of resistance among all S. aureus was recorded for, penicillin, cefoxitin and ciprofloxacin, 89; 74.7% 73; 61.3% and 72; 60.5% respectively. Conclusion: S.aureus is the prevalent in pyoderma and a significant number was MRSA. Therefore it is mandatory for dermatologist to start the treatment after culture and sensitivity testing is mandatory for failure of treatment and recurrences. Keywords: Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus, Pyoderma, S. aureus,Streptococcus pyogenes.
Sleep Quality, Perceived Stress and Body Mass Index in Adolescent College Students- Cross- Sectional Study
Authors: Abro Saleem Ullah , Khan Adil , Saqib M , Ara Gati , Saleem Qurratul Ain , Baloch Faisal Ali
Published: May 2023

Aim: To assess the sleep quality, perceived stress and body mass index in adolescent college students- a cross-sectional study. Methodology: It is a descriptive cross-sectional study, conducted in various aptitude training/Entrance test centers. The ERB of this study was taken from KM&DC in 2018 Karachi. The duration of the study was two months in 2021. The 498 students were enrolled, and intake of antipsychotic drugs was excluded from this study. The two scales (Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index, and Perceived Stress Scale) and Body Mass Index were calculated as weight divided by height [kg/ m2]. For analysis, all qualitative variables were expressed as counts with percentages. Pearson Chi-Square test was used to check the association of perceived stress levels concerning studied baseline qualitative data sets. A P-value < 0.05 was considered statistically significant. Results: Mean values of sleep, perceived stress, body mass index, and age were 10.74±4.03, 21±10, 15.53±3.5 and 18±0.83 respectively. Poor sleep (96.3%), moderate level of stress (42.1%), and underweight (79.6%) were present in participants. Duration of sleep did not show a significant (>0.05) association with perceived stress and also mean perceived stress did not show a significant association (>0.05) with Sleeping Habits. Practical Implication: This study would be helpful for early diagnosing and early prevention of the effects of poor sleep and higher perceived stress levels on body mass index (underweight or obesity) in college students. Conclusion: Sleep disturbances, stress, and obesity can be predicted early and prevented or coped with early in students. Keywords: Adolescent, Body Mass Index, College Students, Obesity, Perceived Stress, Sleep Quality,sleep duration.
Radial Versus Femoral Access in Percutaneous Coronary Intervention in Acute Coronary Syndrome
Authors: Uddin Salah , Ullah Asif- , Hussain Zawar
Published: May 2023

Background: Although it safeguards patients from hemorrhagic disorders during cardiac procedures, the radial route is technically more challenging than the femoral approach. Aim: To evaluate the hypothesis that radial approach is the preferred strategy in ACS patients, and identifying independent predictors of the choice to choose radial access. Methods: Between August 2021 and January 2022, this prospective study was conducted in the interventional cardiology unit of Hayatabad Medical Complex Peshawar. The study included all ACS (unstable angina or myocardial infarction) patients who had previously had invasive diagnostic or therapeutic cardiac procedures. Patients who opted out of the trial were excluded. Results: Those in group 1 had a lower mean GRACE score (112±31 versus 127±40; p<0,001), improved renal function according to cretanine level (0.9±0.3 versus 1.1±1.0; p < 0.001) and a reduced prevalence of indications of left ventricular failure (6% versus 21%, p 0.003) when compared to patients in group 2. There was no difference in the groups at the time of admission for the type of ACS heart rate (69±15 Vs 75±16), systolic arterial pressure (148±31 Vs 151±33), positive troponin 59(79.7%) Vs 51(68.9%), electrocardiographic ischemia 23(31%) Vs 19(25.7%), three-vessel disease (30, 40.5%) VS 25(33.8%) Practical implication: The variables that determined the preference for radial approach reflect the clinical status and severity of the patients, demonstrating that the convenience of the approach is more valued in extremely complex patients than its antihemorrhagic effectiveness. Conclusion: The trend for radial access to be preferred over femoral access during coronary intervention was not primarily influenced by the patient population's risk of bleeding. Keywords: Angioplasty, Coronary Artery Disease, Radial Artery, Femoral Artery.
Effects of Sub-Occipital Muscles Inhibition Technique and Cranio-Cervical Flexion Exercise for Mechanical Neck Pain
Authors: Malik Robina , Anwar Kinza , Arshad Hafsah , Kayani Nida Mushtaq , Malik Ammara , Khalid Shazana , Khan Lal Gul
Published: May 2023

Aim: To compare the effects of Suboccipital muscle Release (SMI) techniques and Cranio-Cervical Flexion Exercise (CCFE) for Range of motion, pain, neck disability and forward head posture (FHP) in mechanical neck pain patients. Methodology: This Randomize Clinical Trial was conducted in Railway General Hospital Rawalpindi, within a duration of 6 months.Total 28 patients who fullfilled inclusion criteria such as were randomly allocated equall into two treatment groupthrough lottery method. Group A received suboccipital muscle inhibition technique while Group B received craniocerviacal flexion exercises. Both groups were evaluated at baseline and after four weeks through numeric pain rating scale (NPRS), Neck Disability Index (NDI), Goniometer, and craniovertebral angle. IBM SPSS 24 was used for statistical analysis.Parametric test i.e., independent t test was applied on normal distributed data for between group analysis and Paired t test was applied for within group analysis for NDI. Non-parametric test i.e., Mann- Whitney U test was applied for between group analysis and Wilcoxon test were applied for within group analysis for FHP, NPRS and ROM. Results: Groups A and Group B showed significant improvement (p˂0.05) in within group analysis in Numeric Pain Rating Scale, forward head posture, neck disability index and cervical range of motion. Practical implication: Mechanical neck pain accounts approximately 50% to neck pain and may induce functional disability in many patients. The current study findings can be used to formulate effective, accessible andeconomical treatment strategies for Mechanical neck pain, so it may be interesting to the readers ofyour journal. Conclusion: Sub occipital muscle inhibition technique and cranio cervical flexion exercises areequally effective techniques to increase cervical range of motion, decrease neck disability, decrease pain intensity, and improvecranio-vertebral angle in patients with mechanical neck pain. Keywords: Cranio-cervical flexion exercises, Cranio-vertebral angle, Neck Disability Index, Range of Motion,
Effect of Warm Water Foot Bath on Post Dialysis Fatigue in patients on Maintenance Hemodialysis
Authors: Zeb Akhtar , Iqbal Muhammad , . Aurangzeb , Anwar Nasir , Suliman Muhammad , Sultan Amir
Published: May 2023

Aim: To evaluate the effectiveness of warm water foot bath therapy on post dialysis fatigue. Method: A Quasi experimental single group (pre and post-test) design was conducted in Nawaz Sharif Kidney Hospital, Swat. Single time intervention was provided to sixty (60) participants recruited through consecutive sampling technique. Demographic data were collected through self-structured interview and fatigue level was measured using Piper’s Fatigue Scale before and after foot bath therapy. The data were interred and analyzed through SPSS. Paired t-test was used to find out differences in mean while chi-square test was applied for association of fatigue score on the basis demography. To evaluate the effectiveness of the intervention paired t-test was calculated. Results: Cumulative pre-intervention fatigue score was 47.33±12.8 and post intervention cumulative fatigue score was 29.9±9.8. Mean of Pre-fatigue score of different groups made on the basis of demographic characteristics were not statistically different. Pre intervention individual mean fatigue sore was 5.25±142 while the post intervention was 3.33±1.09. A significant difference (P valve 0.000) was found between pre and post intervention individual mean fatigue score. Conclusion: Result of the study suggested that warm water foot bath therapy had therapeutic effects in decreasing post dialysis fatigue. It provides relief and promotes comfort level of the patients. Keywords: Nurses, hemodialysis, Fatigue, warm water foot bath
Effect of Trunk Exercises on Spastic Cerebral Palsy Children's to improve Sitting Postural Control
Authors: Javed Nida , Waqas Shoaib , Tariq Muhammad , Malik Tehmina , Akram Hassan Bin , Khalid Mehwish
Published: May 2023

Background: Cerebral palsy is a neurological disorder of brain, which impacts on posture, balance, and motor skills of a child due to in coordination between nervous and musculoskeletal system. Aim: To improve functional independence among children with spastic cerebral palsy, so that independent sitting could be achieved, by which quality of life of these children, labor of therapist and caregiver was minimized. Methods: The study comprised a total of 29 diagnosed individuals with spastic palsy from the Ghurki Trust and Teaching Hospital. Those who fulfill the inclusion criteria were examined by the pediatric department in GTTH. By using randomized sampling method the subjects were assigned to perform the task. Pre-operative and post-operative assessment was made on group to assess the percentage of gross motor skill by using GMFM Score Sheet. Patients were engaged into series of physical rehabilitation program based on trunk control and strengthening exercises. Results: The finding of the study showed that 6.9 % kids were in age group 13 months to 18 months, 44.8 % were in between 19 months to 24 months of age, 31% between 25 months to 30 months, and 17.2 % between age group of 31 months to 36 months. The mean difference is 11.93 between pre and post treatment, had Standard deviation 4.11. P value is less than 0.05 which indicates that intervention is significant. Conclusion: It is concluded that trunk exercises improve sitting postural control among Spastic Cerebral Palsy children. Key words: CP, GMFCS, GMFM, Trunk Exercise, Spastic CP
Rezension von: Brüser, Joachim, Die Villa Reitzenstein in Stuttgart
Authors: Schreiber Klaus , Brüser Joachim
Published: May 2023

Joachim Brüser: Die Villa Reitzenstein in Stuttgart. Vom Witwensitz zum Regierungssitz (Stuttgarter Schlösser 2). Michael Imhof Verlag Petersberg 2022. 272 Seiten mit zahlreichen meist farbigen Abbildungen. Hardcover 39,95 €. ISBN 978-3-7319-1265-1
RESEARCH ON THE IMPACT OF ONLINE LEARNING ON INDIVIDUAL LEARNING STYLES
Authors:   “Vasil Levski” National Military University, Bulgaria, Dechev Yavor
Published: May 2023

The COVID-19 pandemic has forced a complete lifestyle change. All educational institutions switched to distance training as swiftly as possible. This study engages in analyzing the change of degree of students‘ assimilation of the learning material in distance learning environment. A comparative analysis of the evaluation points obtained from electronic-based tests used for the semester exam is performed. The results achieved by the students for the individual types of questions and answers were examined. In conclusion, suggestions are made on how to modify electronic tests to cover different types of students, according to their individual learning abilities.
n. 61 - GESTÃO EDUCACIONAL BRASIL-PARAGUAI: CONCEPÇÕES DE POLÍTICAS EDUCACIONAIS
Authors: Gimenes Pamela Caetano , Cavalcanti Ana Claudia Dantas , Campos Míria Izabel
Published: May 2023

Este artigo objetivou apreender quais as concepções de políticas educacionais que a normatização principal que gere a educação do Brasil e do Paraguai apresenta. Para tanto, buscamos elucidar a seguinte questão norteadora: qual concepção de gestão a Lei de Diretrizes e Bases de 1996 do Brasil, e a Lei Geral da Educação de 1998 do Paraguai apresentam? Desta feita, a pesquisa foi desenvolvida por meio de uma abordagem qualitativa, com pesquisa bibliográfica e pesquisa documental, tendo com fontes principais a LDB/1996 e a LGE/1998. Ao decorrer da discussão e baseando-se na literatura educacional, consideramos que a concepção de gestão que a legislação das políticas educacionais do Brasil e do Paraguai apresentam pode ser entendida como híbrida, porque elas destacam a gestão democrática e a participação, porém, abordam diversas características da gestão gerencial como características de gestão democrática. Neste sentido, a gestão gerencial vem assumindo inciativas privadas no âmbito da gestão pública, nas sociedades latino-americanas desde as reformas educacionais legitimadas nos espaços legais. Cabe salientar que há um retrocesso em relação a efetivação da participação e da gestão democrática, principalmente quanto aos mecanismos de sua efetivação e pela influência das diretrizes internacionais nas políticas de educação desses países.
A POLÍTICA DE BONIFICAÇÃO E RESPONSABILIZAÇÃO EDUCACIONAL NO MUNICÍPIO DE RIO BRANCO/ACRE: PRÊMIO PELA ELEVAÇÃO DA QUALIDADE DA APRENDIZAGEM
Authors: Cardoso Paôla Fortunato , Melo Lúcia De Fátima
Published: May 2023

O artigo apresenta resultados de pesquisa da dissertação de mestrado em educação do Programa de Pós-Graduação da Universidade Federal do Acre (PPGE/UFAC), desenvolvida de 2017 a 2019, que teve como foco a política de bonificação materializada por meio do Prêmio pela Elevação da Qualidade da Aprendizagem (PEQ) concedido aos profissionais da rede municipal de Ensino de Rio Branco/Acre. A pesquisa teve como referência estudos bibliográficos, ancorados principalmente em Ball (2010), Brooke (2006, 2008), Freitas (2012, 2013), Oliveira (2013), Jacomini e Penna (2016) e Shiroma e Evangelista (2011), análise documental e pesquisa empírica. Os resultados da pesquisa indicam que a política de bônus, efetivada mediante o PEQ, é entendida por parte dos professores como uma motivação ao seu trabalho, contudo, também é vista como algo que, além de sobrecarregar o docente com a responsabilidade de resultados quantitativos da aprendizagem, regula o exercício da profissão, retirando a sua autonomia.
INDICADORES NA ASSISTÊNCIA ESTUDANTIL: O QUE A LITERATURA ‘DIZ’?
Authors: Fava Helder De Lima , Hall Rosemar José , Cintra Renato Fabiano
Published: May 2023

O Decreto nº 7.234/2010, do Governo Federal do Brasil, dispõe sobre o Programa Nacional de Assistência Estudantil (PNAES) que, além de fornecer diretrizes à execução dos processos de assistência ao estudante, fixa a necessidade que as instituições federais de ensino têm de criar mecanismos de acompanhamento e avaliação do programa. Objetiva-se, neste artigo, explorar a utilização de indicadores no âmbito política de assistência estudantil no ensino superior no Brasil, através da análise sistemática da produção científica. Utiliza-se abordagem qualitativa e exploratória, por meio da revisão sistemática da literatura, orientada em diversas bases de referências (Scielo, Scopus, Web of Science, Google Scholar e Biblioteca Digital Brasileira de Teses e Dissertações). Os resultados demonstraram escassa publicação de indicadores no âmbito da avaliação e monitoramento da assistência estudantil e apontam direcionamentos locais e isolados. Como contribuição, corrobora a necessidade de criar e ampliar os mecanismos que auxiliem no processo de avaliação, acompanhamento e gestão do PNAES, além de sugestões de futuras pesquisas.
PLANO MUNICIPAL DE EDUCAÇÃO: ANÁLISE DO INSTRUMENTO DE PLANEJAMENTO NO CAMPO DA EDUCAÇÃO MUNICIPAL
Authors: Sehnem Edmar Lucas Ferreira , Martins Angela Maria
Published: May 2023

Este artigo tem como propósito analisar os Planos Municipais de Educação (PMEs) da cidade de Mongaguá e Itanhaém, municípios que integram a Região Metropolitana da Baixada Santista (RMBS) do estado de São Paulo, Brasil. Objetiva-se identificar elementos textuais dos PMEs dos municípios, considerando que o PME é o documento norteador e determinante das políticas públicas educacionais na esfera municipal. A fim de corroborar com as análises são utilizados, também, documentos que versam e normatizam as funções de gestão e acesso a cargo de diretor(a) escolar, uma vez que as formas de ingresso, seleção e escolha desses atores é fundamental para a garantia da gestão democrática da escola e, por conseguinte, do ensino. Utiliza-se como metodologia a pesquisa documental, realizada no sítio eletrônico dos municípios analisados e dos municípios que compõem a RMBS. Os resultados evidenciam que há uma grande proximidade textual com o que é apregoado pelo Plano Nacional de Educação (PNE) contendo, apenas, poucas adequações a fim de que se contemplem as especificidades locais.
PROEJA E INCLUSÃO: UMA LEITURA À LUZ DO PÓS-FUNDACIONALISMO E DA PÓS-DEMOCRACIA
Authors: Flores Tânia Maria Dantas , Fonseca Dora Ramos
Published: May 2023

Um dos objetivos da política Programa de Integração da Educação Profissional à Educação Básica na Modalidade Educação de Jovens e Adultos (PROEJA) é incluir o coletivo da Educação de Jovens e Adultos EJA no sistema educativo e formativo para elevação da escolaridade com profissionalização técnica. Apresenta-se e discute-se especialmente a categoria conclusão e os fatores que comprometem a inclusão anunciada no âmbito da política pública PROEJA. O processo metodológico adotado foi o da metanálise  qualitativa dos trabalhos produzidos por investigadores brasileiros – corpus empírico, sobre o PROEJA no estado da Bahia, Brasil, publicados no período de 2010 a 2017. O estudo revela que apesar do discurso político-normativo apontar para  processos de inclusão, o contexto da operacionalização da política não efetiva o propósito expresso. À luz das lentes do pós-fundacionalismo e da pós-democracia realiza-se uma leitura a partir dos dados extraídos e metanalisados do corpus empírico com especial enfoque na conclusão dos cursos realizados no âmbito do PROEJA e percebem-se as discrepâncias entre o anunciado e o concretizado. O desenvolvimento da política revela um espaço democraticamente limitado e o abismo entre o nível ontológico e o nível ôntico.
Research on the New Path of High-quality Development of General Aviation Industry under the New Development Pattern of "Double Circulation"
Authors: Zhang Liang
Published: May 2023

The paper reviews the achievements of the development of general aviation industry in the 13th Five-Year Plan period. With the supply-side structural reform as the main line, the reconstruction and improvement of navigation laws and regulations as the key point, the streamline administration, delegate power, strengthen regulation and improve services reform as the focal point, the reform of the navigation supervision mode and the strengthening of supervision and supervision as the starting point, the general aviation industry ecosystem has begun to take shape. This paper analyzes the shortcomings of the development of general aviation industry at present, and finally puts forward the path of high-quality development of general aviation industry based on the double-cycle theory.
Study on Characteristics of Two Phase Flow Field in Grinding Zone of Large Spiral Angle Groove Wheel
Authors: Liu Shibo , Jiang Jingliang , Chen Xiaolin
Published: May 2023

Aiming at the high specific removal energy and heat generation rate in grinding process, and the low heat transfer efficiency in grinding arc zone of ordinary grinding wheel, the problems of local high temperature and grinding burn are easy to occur. In this paper, the plane grinding of grooving wheel with large spiral Angle is taken as the research object, and the numerical analysis model of gas-liquid two-phase flow field in wedge zone and grinding arc zone is established. The enhancement mechanism of heat transfer performance in grinding arc of large spiral Angle groove wheel was investigated. The results show that the flow of grinding fluid into the grinding arc will be hindered by the airflow around the grinding wheel, resulting in backflow and side leakage. Compared with ordinary grinding wheels without grooves, the backflow and side drainage in grinding zone of big spiral Angle grooves grinding wheels are significantly reduced, and a large amount of grinding fluid is transported in the heat exchange channel. The spiral groove has a good conduction effect on the grinding fluid, and the grinding fluid is easier to enter the grinding zone, thus significantly improving the heat transfer performance of the grinding zone and effectively reducing the grinding temperature during the grinding process.
Comparison Study of Ultrasonic and Surface Wave Methods for Crack Depth Detection in Concrete Panels
Authors: Mohd Nasir Bin Hussin A.P. Ir. , Wang Yudi
Published: May 2023

This paper studies the accuracy comparison between ultrasonic and surface wave methods for crack depth detection. A concrete panel with a thickness of 10 cm, located in a 112 km long water conveyance channel, was used as the object for crack depth detection. A total of 114 cracks were detected using both ultrasonic and surface wave methods, and the results show that the detection values of ultrasonic method are smaller than those of surface wave method. In addition, the data of 9 cracks that penetrated the concrete panel were compared and analyzed, and the results show that the detection error of ultrasonic method is between -22% and 41%, while that of surface wave method is between -7% and 27%. Based on the comprehensive analysis of experimental results, the following conclusions are drawn: (1) Both ultrasonic and surface wave methods can effectively detect crack depth; (2) The detection values of both methods are smaller than the actual crack depth; (3) Compared with ultrasonic method, surface wave method has higher detection accuracy and its detection results are closer to the actual crack depth.
Improved Regional Proposal Generation and Proposal Selection Method for Weakly Supervision Object detection
Authors: Wang Yujiao , Huo Hua
Published: May 2023

In recent years, object detection has made great progress with the continuous development of deep neural network. At present, there are many different fully supervised object detection algorithms in the field of computer vision, which are basically saturated, while object detection in a weakly supervised manner is more challenging than strongly supervised object detection. Since nowadays mature object detection algorithms rely heavily on strongly labeled datasets, but strong labeled datasets are very expensive and require huge datasets to support in order to train a better object detection model, weakly supervised object detection has received more and more attention. In this paper, a new module can be embedded in the framework of weakly supervised object detection, three modules are introduced into the weakly supervised object detection framework, which is used to generate high-quality proposals and screen these proposals, and finally selecting more accurate proposal boxes that are beneficial for subsequent training, and demonstrate their effectiveness on the PASCAL VOC2007 and PASCAL VOC2012 datasets, in which this paper achieves a significant improvement over the existing classic weakly supervised object detection algorithms with significant improvements.
PM2.5 Concentration Prediction Method Based on Temporal Attention Mechanism and CNN-LSTM
Authors: Zhou Zhuohui , Liu Xiaofang , Yang Huan
Published: May 2023

Accurately predicting PM2.5 concentration can effectively avoid the harm caused by heavy pollution weather to human health. In view of the non-linearity, time series characteristics, and the problem of large multi-step prediction errors in PM2.5 concentration data, a method combining Long Short-term Memory Network and Convolutional Neural Network with Time Pattern Attention mechanism (TPA-CNN-LSTM) is proposed. The method uses historical PM2.5 concentration data, historical meteorological data, and surrounding station data to predict the future 6-hour PM2.5 concentration of air quality monitoring stations. Firstly, CNN is used to obtain the spatial characteristics between multiple stations, secondly, LSTM is added after CNN to extract the temporal changes of non-linear data, and finally, to capture the key features of temporal information, Temporal Pattern Attention mechanism (TPA) is added. TPA can automatically adjust weights based on the input of each time step, and select the most relevant time step for prediction, thereby improving the accuracy of the model. An example analysis is conducted on the measured data of Beijing's air quality stations in 2018, and compared with other mainstream algorithms. The results show that the proposed model has higher prediction accuracy and performance.
Successful Crisis Recovery in Tourist Resorts From Covid-19: The Case of Xixiakou Village, China
Authors: Wang Yuxuan , Bu Naipeng , Kong Haiyan , Kong Liyuan , Wang Jin , Li Tianruo
Published: May 2023

With the outbreak of COVID-19, a series of measurements, such as lockdowns and requirements of social distancing, were not only greatly impacting consumers, but also placed unprecedented demands on most industries. As an industry focusing on consumer experience, tourism market suffered severe knocks especially. Thus, what is significantly is how to recover customers’ confidence and purchase intention in tourism industry after pandemic. This study employed a case study method, analyzed the successful practices at Xixiakou scenic spot in Shangdong, PR China. A new customer engagement model using new media channels was developed, which combined with the theory of customer engagement, social media engagement and virtual reality. The result indicates that self-driving tours as well as the old-age tourism market will be promising after pandemic. This study will not only enrich the existing theories, but also provide empirical implications for recovery of scenic spot.
Use of Steroids in Spine Surgery
Authors: Nourbakhsh Ali , Harrison Katelyn
Published: May 2023

Steroids are commonly used in spine pathologies. A broad range of providers from different specialties such as primary care, emergency medicine, and spine surgeons use steroids. The indications and controversies of steroid use are discussed in this article. A literature review was conducted on the use of steroids in spine pathologies. Steroids have been successfully used in anterior cervical discectomy and fusion (ACDF) to prevent dysphagia, in spinal cord injuries to improve neurological function, in acute back and neck pain for pain control, and in spinal metastasis. Steroid injections have been used for axial as well as radicular pain. Techniques and complications are further discussed. Local and systemic steroids have been successful in preventing dysphagia after anterior cervical diskectomy and fusion. Steroids failed to improve the neurologic outcomes after spinal cord injuries, and they were associated with multiple complications. Systemic steroids have not been proven to provide better clinical outcomes for acute low back pain. Steroid injections are more effective in radicular pain rather than axial pain. There are not enough high-quality studies on the use of steroids for metastatic spinal cord compression.
Căng thẳng của điều dưỡng tham gia phòng chống dịch Covid- 19 tại Bệnh viện Nhi và Bệnh viện II Lâm Đồng năm 2022
Authors: Hồ Thị Thu Hằng , Vũ Văn Đẩu
Published: May 2023

Mục tiêu: mô tả mức độ căng thẳng của điều dưỡng tại Bệnh viện Nhi và Bệnh viện II Lâm Đồng đã trực tiếp tham gia phòng chống dịch Covid-19 năm 2022.
Đối tượng và phương pháp nghiên cứu: Nghiên cứu mô tả cắt ngang trên 415 điều dưỡng tại Bệnh viện Nhi và Bệnh viện II Lâm Đồng đã trực tiếp tham gia phòng chống dịch Covid-19. Số liệu được thu thập bằng phiếu tự điền được đánh giá thông qua bộ công cụ DASS-21 từ tháng 1/2022 đến tháng 9/2022.
Kết quả: Tỷ lệ điều dưỡng bị căng thẳng mức độ nhẹ là 42,3%, mức độ vừa 28,9% và nặng 6,2%. Phân bố mức độ căng thẳng nhẹ thường gặp ở đối tượng nữ điều dưỡng, độ tuổi dưới 35, thu nhập bình quân dưới 10 triệu, môi trường làm việc: tiếp xúc với thái độ không tốt của bệnh nhân/người nhà người bệnh , tiếp xúc với người bệnh có triệu chứng giống Covid-19.
Kết luận: Nhân viên y tế đang phải đối mặt với những căng thẳng, gánh nặng và thách thức sức khoẻ tâm thần trong đại dịch COVID-19. Điều này đặc biệt rõ ràng đối với những người làm công tác điều trị trực tiếp, ở những nơi không đảm bảo đủ cơ sở vật chất và nguồn lực hạn chế. Các nhà lãnh đạo bệnh viện cần có biện pháp hỗ trợ; xây dựng cơ chế lương, phúc lợi, môi trường làm việc văn minh chuyên nghiệp tốt hơn. Người điều dưỡng cũng cần hiểu được những yếu tố có thể ảnh hưởng đến tâm lý và gây stress cho mình để có kế hoạch ứng phó.
Prevalence and Help Seeking Behavior for Non-Suicidal Self-Injury on College Students
Authors:   Doctoral Program of Public Health, Faculty of Medicine, Sebelas Maret University, Surakarta 57126, Indonesia, Hidayati Farida , Fanani Mohammad ,   Department of Psychiatry, Faculty of Medicine, Sebelas Maret University, Surakarta 57126, Indonesia, Mulyani Sri ,   Department of Occupational Safety and Health, Vocational School, Sebelas Maret University, Surakarta 57126, Indonesia
Published: May 2023

The high prevalence of NSSI has become a widespread health issue in various countries. Unfortunately, NSSI studies in Eastern countries are not as many as in Western countries. This study aims to explore the self-injury behavior of students in Indonesia. Crowdsourcing approach is used by distributing questionnaires through Google Form. A total of 909 students aged 18-25 years (mean age = 20.3, SD = 1,329, 75.4% female) participants completed the Inventory of Statements About Self-injury (ISAS) self-report scale to comprehensively assess non suicidal self-injury (NSSI). Participants were recruited during June 2022–July 2022. The results shows 30% of students were involved in NSSI behavior. The mean age of onset was 15.5 years. As many as 55% of subjects reported having committed more than 50 acts of self-injury. The reported NSSI methods included slashing (78% hair pulling, hitting 74%, biting 57.1%, interfering wound healing 46.9%, carving 26.7%, pinching 66%, scratching 63.3%, stabbing 25.2%, and ingesting a hazardous substance 7.3%. It was reported that 88.3% used more than one method, 17.2% did not feel pain while doing self-injury. In conclusion, the prevalence of NSSI among students in Indonesia is not different from other countries. Prevention and management actions need to be developed to help people who self-injure to have strategies in dealing with problems adaptively and avoiding risky behavior.
Síndrome de Dravet, un reto diagnóstico: Reporte de Caso
Authors: Koppel Peralta Isabel Cristina , Ochoa Bravo Andrea Catalina , Guartazaca Guerrero Erika Paola , Castillo Solano Freddy Damián
Published: May 2023

Resumen. El síndrome de Dravet es una encefalopatía epiléptica severa de muy poca incidencia (1 por cada 20.00040.000), es catalogada como rara y de poco conocimiento y sospecha médica, por tal razón dificulta su diagnóstico. Se trata de una alteración en el gen SCN1A, principal codificador de la subunidad alfa 1 del canal de sodio.

Presentación del caso: Paciente femenino de 6 meses de vida, nacimiento por cesárea, embarazo de curso normal, sin complicaciones, madre con antecedente de un aborto previo, sin antecedentes familiares de importancia y desarrollo motriz acorde con la edad. Acude a urgencia por presentar alza térmica no cuantificada y crisis convulsiva, que se presenta posteriormente a la tercera dosis de vacuna pentavalente correspondiente a la edad, no siendo este factor desencadenante de la crisis. Al tener episodios muy frecuentes y no obtener un control adecuado, se realizan varias pruebas diagnósticas incluyendo estudios genéticos de WES para llegar a un tratamiento acorde a un diagnóstico específico, por esta los padres de la menor deciden acudir a países de tecnología para realizar este tipo de diagnósticos.

La relevancia del caso radica en demostrar que el síndrome de Dravet es una enfermedad subdiagnosticada y tratada de manera inadecuada; sin embargo, en la actualidad el uso de herramientas, especialmente métodos genéticos y un control temprano evita a que los pacientes presenten varios episodios a repetición y mejores su calidad de vida.

Palabras clave:  Síndrome de Dravet, Epilepsia, Convulsiones, SCN1A
How Prospective Direct and Indirect Reciprocity Influence 4- to 6-Year-Old’s Sharing
Authors: Song Yue , Huang Yun , Shi Yunqing , Zang Fenglin
Published: May 2023

Although an abundance of evidence support that preschoolers use reciprocity as a reply to others, lesser is known about how they use this strategy in initiating social interactions. Aiming to explore this question, the current study focused on two forms of prospective reciprocity, direct and indirect (downstream) reciprocity. Two studies were conducted in which the chance for prospective reciprocity was implicit (study 1) and explicit (study 2). Specifically, 4- to 6-year-olds were asked to share stickers with a non-shown recipient, a shown recipient, or a non-shown recipient while a witness was observing. In study 1, preschoolers did not know whether the shown recipient/witness would interact with them later. In study 2, they knew the shown recipient/witness would be asked to share with them subsequently. Results revealed that, despite the implicit/explicit chance of prospective reciprocity, preschoolers shared more in the prospective direct reciprocity condition than the control/prospective indirect downstream reciprocity conditions. In addition, comparing the two studies found no difference found between the implicit and explicit situations. Overall, these findings indicate that preschoolers have taken direct reciprocity, rather than indirect (downstream) reciprocity in guiding their initial sharing with others. Implications of these findings are further discussed.
On a class of Kirchhoff type problems with singular exponential nonlinearity
Authors: Sattaf Mebarka , Khaldi Brahim
Published: May 2023

We study the following singular Kirchhoff type problem

\[\left( P\right) \left\{

\begin{array} [c]{c}

-m\left({\displaystyle\int\limits_{\Omega}}\left\vert \nabla u\right\vert ^{2}dx\right) \Delta u=h\left( u\right)

\frac{e^{\alpha u^{2}}}{\left\vert x\right\vert ^{\beta}}\text{ \ \ \ in} \Omega,\\

u=0 \text{on}\; \partial\Omega

\end{array} \right.

\]

where $\Omega\subset\mathbb{R}^{2}$ is a bounded domain with smooth boundary and $0\in\Omega,$ $\beta\in\left[ 0,2\right)$, $\alpha>0$ and $m$ is a continuous function

on $\mathbb{R}^{+}.$ Here, $h$ is a suitable preturbation of $e^{\alpha u^{2}}$ as $u\rightarrow\infty.$ In this paper, we prove the existence of solutions of

$(P)$. Our tools are Trudinger-Moser inequality with a singular weight and the mountain pass theorem
IDENTIFIKASI DAN SOLUSI ALTERNATIF PEMANFAATAN LIMBAH PRODUKSI PALEKKO’ ITIK DI WARUNG ITIK SUMBER ABADI SEBAGAI MAKANAN KHAS KOTA SIDRAP
Authors: Qisti Nurul
Published: May 2023

Usaha kuliner saat sekarang ini tengah menjadi perhatian bersama karena perkembangannya yang begitu pesat. Apalagi ditunjang dengan teknologi yang memudahkan dalam pemesanan makanan di usaha kuliner ini. Semakin banyaknya usaha kuliner ini, semakin banyak pula limbah produksi yang dihasilkan. Dengan demikian, perlu perhatian dalam pemanfaatannya agar tidak berdampak buruk untuk masyarakat setempat. Penelitian ini berfokus ke makanan khas kota sidrap, Sulawesi Selatan yakni palekko’ itik. Diolah dengan bahan baku itik dan dicampur dengan bumbu rempah sehingga memiliki cita khas tersendiri. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui limbah produksi palekko’ itik di Warung Itik Sumber Abadi dan memberikan solusi alternatif pemanfaatannya agar pembaca dapat menambah informasi dan menjadi peluang usaha dalam pemanfaatan limbah tersebut.

Penelitian ini menggunakan teknik pengambilan data dengan wawancara langsung ke pemilik Warung Itik Sumber Abadi untuk mendapatkan data penelitian. Sedangkan jenis penelitian dan pengolahan datanya menggunakan teknik penelitian deskriptif kualitatif. Hasil penelitian yang diperoleh yakni limbah yang dihasilkan yakni limbah organik (limbah padat dan limbah cair) berupa sisa tulang itik, kulit rempah dan buah, campuran sisa makanan dan minuman yang dapat dimanfaatkan sebagai bahan baku pembuatan kompos, dan sisa tulang itik dimanfaatkan sebagai bahan baku pembuatan gelatin. Sedangkan untuk limbah cairnya dapat diolah kembali sehingga aman untuk dibuang ke badan air atau dikonsumsi kembali. Limbah anorganiknya (limbah domestik) dapat didaur ulang dan dimanfaatkan sebagai media tanam. Berdasarkan hasil penelitian yang telah dilaksanakan dapat disimpulkan bahwa belum adanya pengelolaan limbah yang dilakukan di Warung Itik Sumber Abadi. Limbah yang diidentifikasi masih dalam kategori aman untuk jangka pendek. Sehingga perlu dilakukannya pengelolaan dan pemanfaatan limbah secara optimal sehingga tidak menimbulkan pencemaran lingkungan untuk jangka panjangnya.
Pengaruh Pembekuan Pada Proses Pengolahan Ikan Tuna Kering
Authors: Rukmelia Rukmelia
Published: May 2023

ABSTRAK

   Ikan merupakan bahan makanan yang cepat mengalami proses pembusukan dibandingkan dengan bahan makanan lain. Oleh karena itu dilakukan pengawetan agar tidak memberikan kesempatan bagi bakteri berkembang biak. Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah untuk mendapatkan proses terbaik dalam pembuatan ikan tuna kering. Perlakuan penelitian dengan pembekuan dan tanpa pembekuan. Penelitian dilakukan dalam dua tahap. Penelitian pendahuluan menghasilkan konsentrasi penambahan garam yang digunakan pada pembuatan ikan tuna kering yaitu 20%  dari berat total bahan selama 12 jam. Rendemen ikan tuna kering dengan pembekuan yaitu 30,45%, sedangkan rendemen ikan tuna kering tanpa pembekuan yaitu 20,44. kadar air tertinggi terdapat pada ikan tuna kering dengan pembekuan yaitu 8,085%, sedangkan kadar air terendah pada ikan tuna tanpa pembekuan yaitu 4,39%. Hasil uji organoleptik terhadap warna ikan tuna kering berkisar antara 2,8 – 3,035. Hasil uji organoleptik terhadap aroma ikan tuna kering berkisar antara 2,95 – 2,965. Hasil uji organoleptik terhadap tekstur ikan tuna kering berkisar antara 2,77 – 2,865. Hasil uji organoleptik terhadap kenampakan ikan tuna kering berkisar antara 2,75 – 3,485. Pada umumnya panelis suka terhadap produk ikan tuna kering.

Kata Kunci : Ikan, Tuna, Pembekuan, Pengeringan, Penggaraman,
Anatomía de la Teoría Mimética. Aportaciones a la filosofía política
Authors: Márquez Jorge
Published: May 2023

Desde la perspectiva de la teoría girardiana, la emergencia de la cultura supone el desenvolvimiento de formas miméticas de control de la violencia miméticamente engendrada. Una hipótesis tan ambiciosa por supuesto ha enfrentado no solo el escepticismo de muchos sino también impuso dificultades relativas a la exposición misma de la teoría, lo que ha generado constantes malentendidos acerca de la teoría mimética. El propio Girard lo reconoció: “Seguramente, en alguna medida, soy responsable de esta situación. Tengo la impresión de que jamás logré exponer mi intuición en un orden más lógico, más didáctico, más comprensible”.[1] Nuestra aportación en esta obra consta de dos partes: la primera, esclarecemos a fondo los dos conceptos de la Teoría Mimética: la mímesis y el sacrificio. Hacemos énfasis en la utilidad de dichos conceptos para el análisis político. Esta aportación puede apreciarse, con un comentario que Joao César de Castro recoge del propio Girard: “Tengo la impresión de que jamás logré exponer mi intuición en un orden más lógico, más didáctico, más comprensible”.[2] La segunda aportación es el análisis comparado de la obra girardiana con tres autores: Sergei Moscovici, Iván Illich y Morris Berman. Se establece un diálogo entre cada uno de ellos y Girard, con la finalidad de descubrir las lagunas y virtudes de la Teoría Mimética, ante temas y situaciones diversas. [1] João Cezar de Castro Rocha, ¿Culturas shakesperianas? Teoría mimética y América Latina, Jalisco, Instituto Tecnológico de Estudios Superiores de Occidente, 2017., p. 59. [2] Ibídem, p. 59.
La imitación
Authors: Márquez Jorge
Published: May 2023

El sujeto, respecto al deseo, puede: 1) admitir que su deseo es una imitación o bien, 2) rechazar que está imitando. En el segundo caso, hay dos motivaciones: i) la mala fe y ii) la ignorancia.
Marcelino Legido y la filosofía española
Authors: Díaz Carlos
Published: May 2023

Fue en Salamanca donde conocí a la persona que, sin ningún género de dudas, más iba a influir en mi vida, Marcelino Legido, laico entonces aún no ordenado sacerdote, aunque ya lo rumiaba, y que a todos nos maravillaba por su claridad, su rigor y su dedicación sin reservas a la enseñanza de la filosofía, lo que pude comprobar mientras cursaba mi segundo año con él en la dorada Universidad de Salamanca. Efectivamente, aquel hombre era diferente al resto de la humanidad. Tenías que verle quererte irrepetible e incondicionalmente. No tenía nada suyo, como no fuera la sonrisa y los brazos abiertos. Había hecho una preciosa tesis doctoral sobre el demiurgo en Platón y venía de los estudios helenísticos, aunque hacia donde iba sólo Dios lo sabía y los demás nos fuimos enterando poco a poco. Residía entonces en aquella residencia con hermosas vistas sobre el río Tormes en la recoleta calle Gibraltar situada detrás de la catedral vieja y regida por los Avelinos, hoy desaparecidos del mapa. Fue por el influjo de Marcelino por lo que salté desde Salamanca a la universidad Complutense de Madrid –la “Universidad central por aquel entonces- junto con otros tres compañeros también vacacionados por el maestro Marcelino, que presumía de esta su primera promesa de cosecha, para estudiar la especialidad de filosofía pura, entonces inexistente en la propia universidad salmantina.
Presentación
Authors: Méndez-Gallardo Mariana
Published: May 2023

El texto que tiene el lector en sus manos es, ante todo, una propuesta arriesga-da, fruto de un argumento bien fundamentado e investigado, que da cuenta del trabajo del proceso de escritura dialogada y madurada a lo largo de los estudios de posgrado del joven investigador Elías González Gómez. Se trata de un texto complejo, de armado denso, pero recomendable por su esfuerzo de síntesis y reflexión conjunta entre el pensar filosófico, social y teológico contemporáneos, ofreciendo un planteamiento novedoso, que atisba saberes importantes para los pensamientos y prácticas actuales, sin perder el rigor y minucia del método filosófico, lo que resulta muy estimulante para el diálogo de la filosofía con otras disciplinas, investigaciones y temas.