bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Face Recognition based on Convoluted Neural Networks: Technical Review
Authors: Shakkak Basil Ismail Mirghani , SARA ALI K. M. AL MAZRUII
Published: April 2022

Human beings recognize and classify objects with biological senses and brain that processes the input into meaningful information. Other than that humans have come to recognize each other in multiple ways one of which is visual recognition of faces. As a biological trait human faces are certainly a biometric such they are universal, distinctive, mostly permanent and collectable. With that a computerized face recognition system can constructed relying on visual information present on each face uniquely. Generally a face recognition system consists of two main phases, face detection phase where presence of a human face is verified on visual input and face recognition phase where detected face is processed for identification. One of the most sought after methods in field image processing for face recognition is CNN (Convoluted Neural Networks). CNNs have proved its effectiveness and accuracy in many CNN based face detection and face recognition systems. As such in this paper the architecture of CNN is presented. Then different techniques for face detection and face recognition based on CNNs are reviewed. In reviewed papers CNNs have repeatedly demonstrated effectiveness and accuracy on multiple benchmarks for face recognition application.
BASIC APPROACHES TO SYSTEM DESIGN OF ROLLER PRESSES ON THE MODULAR PRINCIPLE
Authors: Baiul K. V. , Vashchenko S. V. , Khudyakov О. Yu. , Solodka N. O. , Prokudina E. B.
Published: April 2022

The work aims to form basic approaches to the system design of roller presses on a modular basis. For the design of modern roller presses in many industries, the aggregate-modular principle of equipment creation is actively used. In this regard, the need to further develop methods for roller presses analysis and design is urgent. The issues of development of the scientific base for the synthesis of rational layout and design solutions of roller presses taking into account the requirements for the implementation of the technological process of pressing are becoming especially relevant. The paper shows that despite the large number of works devoted to the study of the briquetting process in roller presses, the process of creating a press design is iterative in nature of trial and error. This is due to the multifactorial process and briquetting technology. The main interrelated factors influencing the briquetting process are highlighted. The main components of the system design of roller presses and the system approach to modeling the rational design of these machines using the methods of structural-parametric synthesis and analysis are formulated. The result of structural and parametric synthesis of the rational design of the roller press is presented in the form of tables, graphs, and text files that contain a sufficient set of information for development in automated design systems package of design documentation for the production of the roller press. An approach to the design of roller presses on a modular basis is formulated. An example of generalized decomposition of a roller press design of an Iron & Steel Institute from basic modules is given. The roller presses of the Iron & Steel Institute design basic elements data array have been created, which can be used when creating new modifications of presses on a modular basis. Parameters, target functions, and algorithms for designing roller presses are formulated
SELECTION OF RATIONAL COMPOSITIONS OF SLAGS AND MIXTURES IN THE PRODUCTION OF IRON AND STEEL
Authors: Stepanenko D. О. , Togobitskaya D. M. , Bielkova А. І. , Tsupa N. O.
Published: April 2022

When solving the problem of choosing the rational chemical composition of metallurgical slags and mixtures, it is important to study their properties (viscosity, melting point, electrical conductivity, surface tension, etc.). According to scientific studies, the physicochemical properties of slag and aluminosilicate melts (including their viscosity and electrical conductivity) depend on the chemical composition of the system and temperature and reflect structural changes in the melt.
The properties of slag melts are well explained by the ion theory according to which the viscosity is determined by the structure of polymer ions (SixOyz- anions), and the electrical conductivity by mobile ions by cations and/or anions (Ca2+, Mg2+, O2-, F-, and etc.). Increasing the temperature of the slag melt weakens the bonds of its structural particles (ions and/or their groups) is an important and necessary condition for improving the efficiency of heat and mass transfer processes in the system "metal-slag". The study of the relationship between viscosity and electrical conductivity and the development of criteria for assessing the structure of the slag melt, the establishment of a rational chemical composition for specific technological conditions of the smelting process of cast iron or steel is of great scientific and practical importance.
The relationship between the viscosity and electrical conductivity of different oxide systems has been studied and the activation energies of viscosity (Eη) and electrical conductivity (Eχ) have been calculated. A criterion is proposed, the ratio n = Еη/Еχ, which varies in the regions: Еη>Еχ = n >1, Еη<Еχ = n <1 and Еη≈Еχ = n≈1, which indicate the presence of three structural regions: heterogeneous (Еη > Еχ = n> 1), homogeneous
(Еη <Еχ = n <1) and equilibrium state of the melt (Еη≈Еχ = n≈1).
The performed research has expanded the scientific ideas about the structure of slag melts, and the proposed criterion allows the choice of rational compositions of slags and mixtures in the production of iron and steel
ON THE POSSIBILITY OF FORECASTING MECHANICAL PROPERTIES OF COLD-DEFORMED METAL PRODUCTS FROM PEARLITE GRADE STEEL
Authors: Parusov E. V. , Lutsenko V. A. , Chuiko I. М. , Parusov O. V. , Golubenko T. М. , Sivak G. I.
Published: April 2022

In accordance with the latest global trends and modern needs of hardware factories, the demand for wire rod made of pearlitic steels has significantly increased, which can undergo cold plastic deformation with large degrees of reduction and is intended for the manufacture of various commercial products (cold-worked reinforcement, reinforcing ropes, spring wire, steel cord, wire for high pressure hoses, construction fiber, etc.). The most promising direction for increasing the strength class of hot-rolled steels is strain hardening during cold plastic deformation. The structure of cold-worked steels has a more uniform distribution over the cross-section, in contrast to thermally hardened ones, which in the latter case are characterized by annular structural zones formed due to different mechanisms of austenite decomposition. In a number of cases, structural heterogeneity causes instability of the mechanical properties of rolled steel, therefore, there is currently no alternative way to strain hardening. The manufacture of high-strength cold-worked metal products is a complex process and depends on the quality of the wire rod. If the cold-worked hardware does not meet the requirements of the normative documentation for the strength class, then it is no longer possible to ensure the correction of this defect using heat treatment. In this regard, scientific and practical interest has arisen to determine the possibility of creating a method for predictive determination of the mechanical properties of cold-deformed metal products made of pearlitic steels. The features of the influence of cold plastic deformation by on the formation of the strength class of pearlite grade steels with a carbon content of 0.7…0.9 % are considered It is established that the temporary resistance to fracture, at the known parameters of structure and carbon content, lends itself well to mathematical calculations and allows to create predictive models. According to the results of the research, a computer program was created that allows to automatically calculate the energy parameters of drawing and determine the tensile strength of the wire after depending on the total relative compression, parameters of the structure of wire rod and the carbon content in the steel.
TÜRKİYE’NİN “ANAYASAL ZORLAMA” İLE SINANMASI
Authors: YÜKSEL İsmail
Published: April 2022

Siyasi aktörlerin, üzerinde uzlaşılmış olan teamülleri ya da anayasa yorumlarını tartışmaya açan ve tartışmanın karşı tarafınca teamül ya da anayasayı ihlal ettiği savunulan davranışlar Amerika Birleşik Devletleri’nde “anayasal zorlama” olarak adlandırılmaktadır. Başkanlık sistemi ve çerçeve anayasa ABD’de anayasal zorlama alanlarını arttırmaktadır. Türkiye’de de zaman zaman ortaya “anayasal zorlama” siyaseti çatışmacı bir üsluba taşımaktadır. 2007 Cumhurbaşkanlığı seçimleri sırasında Anayasa’nın 96. maddesine muhalefetçe getirilen yorum ile seçim sürecinin tıkanması ve 2015 yılında yapılan milletvekili genel seçimlerinden sonra hükümetin kurulmayarak seçimlerin yenilenmesi kararı, “anayasal zorlama” örneği olarak karşımıza çıkmaktadır. Her iki örnekte de 2017 öncesi 1982 Anayasası’nın temel ilkelerinden birisi olduğu kabul edilen rasyonelleştirilmiş parlamentarizm ile çelişen yorumlar kabul edilmiştir.
INFLUENCE OF THE METHOD OF ALLOCATION, APPLICATION AND ACTIVATION ON THE PHYSIOLOGICAL PROPERTIES OF PEAT HUMATES
Authors: Dolidze Vladimer , Matchavariani Natela , Sukhishvili Natia , Kakabadze Nato
Published: April 2022

The physiological activity of humates allocated from peat of the Dmanisi (Georgia) deposit has been studied. Two methods of humate isolation were used in the studies: ultrasonic and Kononova-Belchikova. Experiments were carried out on water cultures of beans. In order to increase the activity of humates, they were treated with a dilute solution of acetic acid. It has been established that the physiological activity of preparations treated with acetic acid is higher. It was also found that the method of applying drugs affects the nature of the physiological effect of the drug on plants: with root application, the percentage ratio of the root mass to the mass of the whole plant decreases from 12% (control variant) to 8-9%, and with leaf application, it accordingly increased to 22-24%.
Study of Anaemia in Third Trimester of Pregnancy and Its Correlation with Maternal and Foetal Outcome
Authors: Billawaria Sonam , Kanetkar Sujata R
Published: April 2022

Introduction: Anemia is one of the most common nutritional deficiency condition affecting pregnant women, prevalence is 14% in developed countries, 51% in poor countries, and 65 to 75 %present in India. Anemia is the second leading cause of maternal death in India, accounting for nearly 80% of anemia-related maternal fatalities in Southeast Asia. Because of disparities in socioeconomic situations, lifestyles and health-seeking habits among countries, the prevalence of anemia in pregnancy varies significantly.
Aim: To study occurrence of anemia in third trimester of pregnancy with its various causes and its impact on maternal and fetal outcome.
Objectives:

To study various etiological factors associated with anemia in third trimester of pregnancy.
To study the outcome of mother and neonate born to them.
Material & Methods: Present study was conducted in the Department of Pathology at Krishna Medical Research Center on blood samples received from 200 patients with anemia in the third trimester of pregnancy. Hematological (CBC, Peripheral smear, Reticulocyte count, Bone marrow aspiration, HPLC) and biochemical (Serum ferritin, Serum iron, TIBC, Vitamin B12) investigations were done. Data so collected was tabulated in an excel sheet and was analysed.
Results: Out of 200 subjects, maximum cases were having age of 19-30 years (84%). 43% (86/200) had mild anemia, 48.5% (97/200) had moderate anemia and 8.5% (17/200) had severe anemia.63.5% (127/200) cases were unbooked and 36.5% (73/200) were booked under antenatal care in department of Obstetric and Gynecology of our tertiary care centre. In our study, 98% (196/200) of the cases were from rural areas. 55% (110/200) cases were from illiterate group and 45% (90/200) cases were from literate group. Majority of cases i.e. 43% (86/200) belonged to lower socioeconomic class (V). Maximum number of cases i.e. 78.5% (157/200) in this study were >37 weeks of gestation. Maximum number of cases in this study were primigravida. Iron deficiency is the most common cause of maternal anemia.
Conclusion: The result from this study show that the commonest cause of maternal anemia in pregnancy was iron deficiency followed by vitamin B12/folate deficiency, comprising of majority of cases i.e. 98.5%. These are nutritional deficiencies which can be prevented and treated. From this study it can be concluded that the outcome of anemia in pregnancy depends upon the cause and the degree or severity of anemia. Hb estimation and peripheral smear examination can help to assess the severity of the anemia in pregnancy and thus can reduce both the maternal and fetal complications if detected and treated early. It is highly recommended that more effective guidelines regarding educating girl child, regular antenatal check ups, free provision and regular intake of iron-folic acid tablets, should start at grass-root levels to get safe motherhood.

Key words: Anemia, Pregnant women, Third trimester, CBC.
A Comparative Study of Grip Strength in Three Different Activities of Daily Living Positions in Geriatric Population
Authors: Desai Roopa , Choudhary Rucha , Dogra Priyanka
Published: April 2022

Background & Aim: Geriatric population need to have their grip strength while doing Activities of Daily Living (ADL) in order to reduce the risk of falls. Hence, the aim of this study was to assess grip strength of both hands using three different positions according to ADL as well as to find the correlation between age and Grip Strength in geriatric population.
Methods: Forty participants between the age group of 60 to 80 years were evaluated for grip strength using Jamar hand dynamometer in 3 different ADL positions. The average of the three readings were taken for each hand for comparison.
Results: Subjects showed greater grip strength in Dominant hand. In position 1, subjects with age group between 60-69 years showed highest mean grip, whereas in age group between 70-80 years highest mean grip was seen in position 3. Also, this study also showed a negative correlation of age & grip strength in both the hands.
Conclusion: This study affirms that different joint positions have an effect on grip strength especially elbow & shoulder joint with respect to wrist positions. In conclusion, all three positions can be used to measure grip strength because they affect ADLs.

Key words: falls, geriatric population, grip strength, Jamar Dynamometer.
A Case Report of Uterine Artery Aneurysm
Authors: Najam Saima , Hussain Rania Qassim
Published: April 2022

Secondary PPH is defined as abnormal or excessive bleeding from the birth canal between 24 hours and 12 weeks postnatally. Uterine artery pseudo-aneurysm (UAP) is one of the rare causes of the secondary PPH, a prevalence of 2-3/1000 deliveries has been cited when asymptomatic patients are included. We are reporting here a case of 40 years old middle eastern female who presented with secondary PPH after emergency lower segment cesarean section (LSCS). On her third visit she was investigated and diagnosed as UAP for which her Uterine artery embolization (UAE) was done and the fertility of the patient was preserved.

Key words: Uterine artery embolization, hemorrhage, uterine artery pseudoaneurysm.
Myxobacterioses of salmon and sturgeon fish Comments to the Order of the Ministry of Agriculture of the Russian Federation No. 644 dated 22.09.2021
Authors: Voronin V. N. , Kudriavceva T. M. , Pechenkina A. A.
Published: April 2022

Flavobacterioses, previously described as myxobacterioses, are currently the main and widespread diseases of trout and salmon in industrial fish farming. They usually occur only when the quality of the aquatic environment or stressful situations deteriorates and are typically secondary bacterioses. Maintaining a good immune-physiological state of fish is the basis for the prevention of diseases. Under these conditions, the entire set of quarantine measures set out in the "Veterinary Rules for the Implementation of Preventive Measures, diagnostic, therapeutic, restrictive and other measures, the establishment and abolition of quarantine and other restrictions, aimed at preventing the spread and elimination of foci of myxobacterioses of salmon and sturgeon fish "and approved in accordance with the order of the Ministry of Agriculture of the Russian Federation No. 644 of 22.09.2021 has no scientific justification, and many of the provisions contained therein are outdated or need to be adjusted.
Working out the method of disinfection of soil Anthrax foci using the «BA-12» disinfectant
Authors: Suchshikh V. Yu. , Sultanov A. A. , Karimov A. A. , Kanatov B.
Published: April 2022

Outbreaks of anthrax have been officially registered with noticeable constancy in Kazakhstan since 1935 and up to the present. Preservation of the instability of the epizootic situation is facilitated by the presence of permanently unfavorable sites for anthrax and soil foci, the number of which, as previously conducted studies have shown, exceeds more than two thousand.Taking into account the ongoing processes related to the modernization of the country's economy, the intensification of economic activity, including construction, the development of new lands and the introduction into circulation of old, "abandoned" territories, the development of agriculture and animal husbandry, the definition of the danger of anthrax burials seems very relevant. Therefore, the development of methods for disinfection of soil foci is an urgent problem of biosafety and biosecurity in many countries of the world, including Kazakhstan.Wells (pits) with a depth of 3.0 m, with different distances between wells, namely: 50 cm, 80 cm and 1.0 m, were prepared for conducting research at experimental sites with a size of 1.0 x1.0 m2. A solution with a vaccine culture of Bacillus anthracis 55-VNIIVViM was pre-poured into all prepared wells, and then after 24 hours it was treated with a «BA-12» disinfectant.The experiments have shown that complete disinfection of the soil to a depth of 3.0 is achieved by filling wells three times with a disinfectant, the distance between which is no more than 50 cm.
Hip distraction index in American bullies
Authors: Poplavskaya K. D. , Bylinskaya D. S.
Published: April 2022

Hip dysplasia is a multifactorial pathology of development in dogs, most often associated with genetics. This disease is chronic and can lead to severe osteoarthritis, which significantly reduces the quality of life of the animal. Early diagnosis contributes to a significant improvement in the quality of life of the animal. One such method is the method for determining the distraction index (ID). The purpose of the study was to study the anatomical and physiological parameters of the assessment of the hip joints in American Bullies. The object of the study was 11 dogs of the American Bully breed. The studies were carried out under sedation with a preliminary clinical examination of each dog, echocardiography (ECHOCG) and blood sampling for general clinical and biochemical analyzes to confirm clinical health and the absence of contraindications to sedation. The study was carried out using the Sedecal Neovet F X-ray unit in compliance with all X-ray safety standards. The distraction index (ID) was measured using the standard formula: ID = d/r, where d is the distance between the centers of the circumferences of the femoral head and the glenoid cavity of the innominate bone, and r is the radius of the circumference of the femoral head. During the study, the obtained distraction index indicated a high probability of developing hip dysplasia, which was not confirmed by a detailed analysis of the structures of the hip joint, anamnesis (no complaints and cases of lameness), as well as a negative Ortolani test. When conducting X-ray studies in dogs, including at an early age, and measuring the index of distraction of the hip joints, specialists need to take into account the breed peculiarity of American Bullies and higher values of the index, which, according to our study, are a variant of their physiological norm (0,34±0,60 ).
Results of ultrasonic examination of the testes of the Hyrax ( Procavia capensis)
Authors: Kovalev S. P. , Gradova Yu. V. , Busharova E. V.
Published: April 2022

The anatomical norm of testes location for Cape hyraxes is in the retroperitoneal space. It seems interesting to describe the testes of this animal from the point of view of ultrasound diagnostics. According to research, the testes were well visualized and determined caudoventral to the kidneys (the left testis was at the level of 4-5 lumbar vertebrae, the right one was at the level of 5-6 lumbar vertebrae), were symmetrical relative to each other, oval in shape, with even contours, clear boundaries, hypoechoic (comparable in echogenicity to the liver parenchyma of this animal), with homogeneous echostructure, with an artifact of the side shadow (indicates the presence of a capsule) and distal damping (indirectly indicates the density of the tissue), no typical formations were visualized. The trabecula was hyperechoic and the caudal appendage was heterogeneous in its echostructure. The ultrasound picture of the testis of the Cape hyrax does not differ from that of other animal species such as dogs. An exception is the topographic position of the testes. Thus, the study can be guided by standard atlases for the description of ultrasound of small animals.
The structure of the kidneys and their intra- and extra-organ vascularization in poultry
Authors: Pervenetskaya M. V. , Koshkarev M. V.
Published: April 2022

The purpose of the study is to study the structural features of the kidneys and the sources of their vascularization in poultry. To study the structures of the kidneys, the method of conventional and fine dissection was used. In the manufacture of angiosteotopic preparations of the arterial system, self-hardening plastic of the acrylic series "Belakryl" was used. The objects of the study were the carcasses of chicken cross Hisex white, Peking duck and Italian goose at 160 days of age, in the amount of 9 pieces. Peking duck and Italian goose have cranial, middle, and caudal lobes in their kidneys, with the exception of chicken, which has an additional lobe. The relative mass of kidneys to body weight is 0.52% for chicken, 0.36% for Peking duck and 0.29% for Italian goose. The length of the kidneys from the length of the pelvis is 61.7% in the chicken, which is associated with a short trapezoid shape of the pelvic bone, in the Peking duck - 55.8% and in the Italian goose - 58.5%, which have long pelvic bones with their adaptation to the water image life. The kidneys maintain a constant osmotic pressure, chemical composition and active reaction of the blood by excreting excess salts and acidic products. The kidney parenchyma of the studied bird species consists of interstitial tissue, in which there are afferent renal arteries that produce urine and efferent ones that participate in the trophic function. The physiological functioning of the kidneys is associated with the work of the arterial system, which is involved in the excretory function. Arterial blood enters the kidneys through the cranial, middle, and caudal renal arteries. Within the kidney, the arteries branch into intralobular arteries. From which afferent arterioles depart, bringing blood to the vascular glomerulus. Efferent arterioles leave the vascular glomerulus, pass into the capillary and connect with the venous capillaries of the portal system of the kidneys.
The impact of changes in the marketing era through digital marketing on purchase decisions
Authors: Suleman Dede , Rusiyat Sri , Sabil Sabil , Hakim Lukman , Ariawan Joko , Wianti Wiwin , Karlina Eulin
Published: April 2022

In online shopping, it is currently an alternative place for shopping where this method is starting to be widely used by consumers. Various online shopping applications have sprung up, but several factors that influence consumer shopping decisions of course vary. In this study, researchers examined the effect of the accepted model of technology (ease of use and usefulness) and risk variables on consumer decisions to shop at online stores. In this study, the researcher used four variables, sixteen dimensions where each dimension was represented by two indicators so that in this study there were thirty-two indicators which would later be changed in the form of questions to respondents. In this study, the population used is consumers who have shopped online and since the population is very large, then with the quota sampling method the researchers determine the number of samples as much as five times the number of indicators so that the number of samples is 160 respondents, which would later be processed with AMOS SEM analysis tools. From the results of this study, it was found that the variables of ease of use, usefulness and risk had a significant and significant effect on consumer decisions to buy online. And the ease-of-use variable also affects the usefulness variable. The usefulness variable is found to have the greatest influence on consumer decisions, then the risk variable and finally the ease of use.
The effects of influencer marketing on overall brand equity through brand awareness and customer brand engagement
Authors: Ali Hussam , Alquda Omar Mohammad Ali
Published: April 2022

This paper focuses on five-star hotels in Jordan to investigate the impact of influencer marketing on overall brand equity. The mediating role played by brand awareness and customer brand engagement between influencer marketing and overall brand equity is tested. The survey method is employed to conduct this research, and data is collected from 300 respondents. The proposed hypotheses are tested using structural equation modeling. The results indicate that influencer marketing directly influenced overall brand equity, brand awareness and customer brand engagement partially mediate the relationship between influencer marketing and overall brand equity.
Early or Delayed Catheter Drainage for Cases of Infected Necrotizing Pancreatitis?
Authors: Tomar Sanjeevani , Forde Justin J. , Wadhwa Vaibhav , Sharma Neil R.
Published: April 2022

International guidelines recommend delaying catheter drainage in cases of infected necrotizing pancreatitis until the affected tissue is encapsulated. However, there is no clear evidence that earlier catheter drainage would improve the outcomes of this potentially lethal condition.

We summarize the @GIJournal discussion held on March 6, 2022, during which we discussed the article by Boxhoorn et al. titled Immediate versus postponed intervention for infected necrotizing pancreatitis1. The session was moderated by Dr. Vaibhav Wadhwa (VW [@vaibhav_manu]) and the key findings were critically reviewed by Dr. Neil R. Sharma (NS [@neilRsharmaMD]).
Influence of Glass Fiber Ratio on Machining Characteristics of PA66 Polymer for Aerospace Applications
Authors: USLU Gonca , DEMİRHAN Muzaffer , YAŞAR Nafiz , KORKMAZ Mehmet Erdi
Published: April 2022

This study examined the machinability of polyamide 66 (PA66) reinforced with glass fiber (GF) at 10%, 20%, and 30%. Cutting speeds of 40, 80 and 120 m/min and feed rates of 0.06, 0.09, and 0.12 mm/rev were used to examine thrust force (Fz) and surface roughness (Ra). Drilling operations were done using uncoated HSS and TiAlN coated HSS cutting tools. The goal of this research is to investigate the effect of cutting parameters (spindle speed and feed rate) and reinforcement ratios on thrust force (Fz) and surface roughness during cutting operations (Ra). Statistical analysis was used to determine the contribution of the cutting parameters to the results that were under investigation. For the purpose of examining the hole quality and damage mechanisms, scanning electron microscopy (SEM) was performed. The surface roughness values obtained in the 30% glass fiber added PA66 material drilled with an uncoated cutting tool were quite high. A high fiber rupture rate on the hole surfaces, matrix fragmentation, and other difficulties resulted in increased thrust force.
PERWUJUDAN AMNESTI PAJAK HUMANISTIK RELIGIUS BERKEADILAN
Authors: Darmayasa I Nyoman
Published: April 2022

Buku ini berjudul “Perwujudan Amnesti Pajak Humanistik Religius Berkeadilan” mencoba mendekonstruksi landasan filosofis amnesti pajak menuju amnesti pajak yang humanistik religius dan berkeadilan. Dekonstruksi menggunakan pemikiran Bapak Yudi Latif yang terinspirasi dari bukunya "Negara Paripurna: Historitas, Rasionalitas, Aktualitas Pancasila” Dalam proses yang panjangan dan berkesinambungan, penulis memperoleh arahan dari Bapak Yudi Latif untuk menguatkan keyakinan kesesuaian penggunaan pemikiran menjadi suatu metode. Penyusunan metode mempertimbangkan cara berpikir yang runut mulai dari ontologi, epistimologi, dan aksiologi menuju metode dengan menambahkan preskriptif pada batang tubuh sehingga nilai Pancasila bisa membumi dalam kebijakan amnesti pajak.
The Effect of Di (2-Ethylhexyl) Phthalate on Lipid Peroxidation and Antioxidant Levels in Rats
Authors: ESKİCİ KAYMAK Merve , ALTIN Emine , ERTEKİN Ali
Published: April 2022

The effects of Di (2-Ethylhexyl) Phthalate (DEHP) exposure on lipid peroxidation and antioxidant levels in blood samples of rats were investigated. Forty female Wistar-Albino rats weighing 250-300 g were used for the study. The rats were divided into 5 groups; group 1: control group, group 2: positive control (corn oil-based diet), group 3: 20 mg DEHP per kg body weight (bw) (lowest dose tested), group 4: 100 mg DEHP kg/bw (medium dose tested), group 5: 500 mg DEHP kg/bw (highest dose tested). During the 14-day experiment, the rats were fed by gastric gavage. At the end of the experiment, the rats were sacrificed, and blood samples were taken from the heart of the rats. The levels of glutathione (GSH), malondialdehyde (MDA), ceruloplasmin, vitamin C, and total protein were measured. GSH levels were reduced in all groups that received DEHP (p
Influence of process variables on shoe polish viscosity
Authors: Julius Gbenga Akinbomi  , Abraham Gbenga Obafaiye  , Aminu Kabir Adeola
Published: April 2022

Valourisation of non-biodegradable wastes into value added products like shoe polish can indeed be an effective tool for waste management and climate change mitigation. However, having appropriate shoe polish viscosity is important for customer satisfaction as too thick or too thin shoe polish may not result in desired customer satisfaction. The aim of this study was to investigate the effects of process variables (water repellant nature, process temperature, carbon black source and particle size, as well as, composition type and quantity) on shoe polish viscosity. The viscosity values of the various samples of shoe polish produced using carbon black pigments from batteries, pyrolytic rubber tyres, plastic bottle and water sachets wastes were determined. From the results obtained, it could be observed that shoe polish samples that had almost the same value of dynamic viscosity (η = 0.2389) with that of the commercial Kiwi shoe polish included the shoe polish with used vegetable oil as water repellant and the shoe polish with dye sourced from discarded batteries and plastic bottle wastes but with particle sixe of 0.80 mm. On comparison of the viscosity values of other shoe polish samples with that of the Kiwi shoe polish, it was observed that all shoe polish samples evaluated for all the distinctive process variables except temperature had comparable viscosity with that of Kiwi shoe polish. The real difference in viscosities of the shoe polish samples was observed when the process temperature was below 60 °C. This indicates that temperature as a process variable is the main determining factor regarding the viscosity of the shoe polish samples.
Association between Platelet and Iron Parameters in Patients with Iron Deficiency Anemia
Authors: Rabbani Aftab , Dad Saqib Allah , Ayub Ahsan , Adeel Bushra , Azam Muhammad , Masood Ayesha
Published: April 2022

Iron deficiency anemia is the most prevalent anemia type and is identified by the use of blood tests for iron levels. In iron deficiency anemia, reactive thrombocytosis is a common complication. The study's primary goal is to determine if there is a relationship between platelet and iron parameters in patients with iron deficient anemia. Place and Duration: This cross-sectional research was done among patients with iron deficiency anemia in the Department of Medicine and Pathology, Sharif Medical College, Lahore for one-year duration from January 2021 to December 2021. Method: This Observational research was conducted in the Department of Medicine and Pathology order to collect information. The platelet and iron parameters of 70 iron deficiency anemia patients were determined using blood samples taken from the patients. The data was analyzed with the help of SPSS version 20. Results: Patients with iron deficiency anemia were found to have thrombocytosis in 58 (82.9 percent) of the cases. When serum iron, percentage saturation, and platelet distribution were taken into consideration (all p0.001), platelet count was shown to be adversely connected to these variables, but a positive association was found between plateletcrit and platelet count (all p<0.05). There was a negative link between serum iron and plateletcrit (p<0.001) and PDW (p<0.05), but only a positive relationship was found with TIBC, mean platelet volume (p<0.05), and platelet (all p<0.05). There was a significant negative relationship between platelet count and mean platelet volume (p<0.001). Platelet and mean platelet volume correlated positively (p<0.05), while plateletcrit and mean platelet volume correlated negatively (p<0.05). Neither a correlation nor a non-correlation between iron parameters and mean platelet volume were discovered (p>0.05). Conclusion: When it comes to patients with iron deficient anemia, thrombocytosis is more prevalent than thrombocytopenia. The most critical factors impacting platelet count are serum iron and percentage saturation. Keywords: Hemoglobin, thrombocytosis and iron deficiency anemia.
Adherence to Therapeutic Regimens in Diabetic Patients in Tertiary Care Hospitals
Authors: Mumtaz Arif , Shah Muhammad Ikram , Shaheen Ghazala , Khan Qaisar Ali , Ahmad Naseer , Khan Amir
Published: April 2022

For optimal glycemic control, diabetes patients must stick to their medication schedule. Poor adherence is a well-known issue that has a significant influence on health outcomes and healthcare expenses. As a result, this research was carried out to determine diabetic patients' adherence to their recommended treatment regimen. Methodology: The study design used was a descriptive cross-sectional approach held in the Medicine Department of Jinnah Medical College Peshawar and DHQ & Teaching Hospital KDA Kohat for six months duration from April 2021 September 2021. The information was gathered via an interview using a structured questionnaire from 210 respondents who attended the medical OPD. The respondents were chosen by random sampling method. Descriptive and inferential statistics were used to conduct the investigation. Results: According to the outcomes of the research, there was strong follow-up adherence (58.1 percent). Medical treatment, diet restrictions, and exercise were all followed by 76.2 percent, 15.2 percent, and 10 percent of the population, respectively. Sexual orientation (p=0.03), educational level (p=0.001), occupational status (p=0.04), participation in diabetes counselling (p=0.001), and knowledge level (p0.001) were all shown to be linked with diet adherence. (p0.05) Exercise adherence was shown to be correlated with sex, educational level, attendance at diabetes counselling sessions, history of hospitalization, and degree of knowledge. Attending diabetes counselling was shown to be related with better medication adherence (p=0.03). Having diabetes for a long period of time, going to the doctor for follow-up visits often, and having a high level of knowledge were all linked with adherence to follow-up visits. Conclusion: The exercise and diet compliance among diabetes patients was much lower than compliance with the other components. As a result, it is advised that efforts be concentrated on education, Glycemic control might benefit greatly from better diet and exercise adherence. Keywords: Glycemic control, diabetic, adherence, regimen therapeutic
Frequency of Hyponatremia in Patients with Tuberculosis Bacterial Meningitis: A Cross Sectional Study
Authors: Tunio Yar Muhammad , Farhad Ruqayya , Channa Rizwan , Bawany Muhammad Adnan , Ravender Raja , Kaleem Muhammad
Published: April 2022

Aim:To determine the frequency of hyponatremia in patients with Tuberculosis Bacterial Meningitis Study Design: Cross sectional study Place and duration: This study was conducted at Gambat Institute of Medical Sciences Gambat Khairpur Pakistan from June 2020 to June 2021. Methodology:The study included 169 patient. Each patient was questioned for their medical history and demographic data and this information was analyzed using the Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) version 22.0. These simple statistics included the age, height, and weight of the patients. It also factored in their Glasgow Coma Scale, how long their symptoms lasted for, and their serum sodium levels. Data taken for categorical variables was calculated and characterized using mathematical frequencies and percentages. These variables included data such as their gender, their smoking habits, diagnosed or undiagnosed hypertension and other medical phenomena’s inflicting the patient such as Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus, hyponatremia, the syndrome of inappropriate antidiuretic hormone, Cerebral salt wasting syndrome and finally the BMRC stage for the patients. The BMRC criteria was set for determining the stage of TBM in each patient, this criterion was created by the British Medical Research Council. Post stratification chi-square test was also taken for this study and only variables with a p-value of ≤0.05 were taken to be significant. Results: The results of our study concluded that 76 (45%) of the tuberculous bacterial meningitis patients suffered fromhyponatremia. Patients who suffered from syndrome of inappropriate antidiuretic hormone secretion and cerebral salt wasting syndrome were also recorded which were 13.2% and 26.7% respectively. This study population consisted of 60% males and 40% females where the average age of the patients was from 44 to 48 years. The mean duration of the symptoms was also recorded which displayed that the patient suffered from the disease for a period of three days to almost two weeks and the patients weighed between 68 to 87 kilograms. Conclusion: The results of our study proved the hypothesis that a great number of patients suffering from tuberculous bacterial meningitis are a victim of hyponatremia. If hyponatremia is not diagnosed and treated using the proper channels and techniques it can lead to grave consequences such as significant neurological conditions and death. It is important to keep track of the sodium levels in patients of tuberculous bacterial meningitis. Keywords: tuberculous bacterial meningitis, hyponatremia, syndrome of inappropriate antidiuretic hormone secretion, cerebral salt wasting syndrome
Relationship Between Body Composition Components and Functional State of the Autonomic Nervous System in Primary School Children with Overweight
Authors: Kyu Petrik , Oe Kostenchak-Svystak
Published: April 2022

Objective: Obesity and overweight in children is a socio-economic and medical problem around the world. [1] Target organs for the influence of excess fat are the heart, blood vessels, kidneys, liver and others. Therefore, more and more scientists and health professionals try to detect, prevent and control childhood obesity. [2] Methods: 72 children aged 10-11 years were examined by body composition parameters using the bioimpedance method on Tanita BC-601 analyzer scales. Heart rate variability and autonomic nervous system status were assessed using a “CardioLab” electrocardiograph. Results: Both BMI and total body fat, visceral fat and fat free mass were statistically significantly correlated with the activity of the sympathetic and parasympathetic systems. As the total fat content of the body increased, the total power of the regulatory systems decreased. Visceral fat content was statistically significantly affected by both ANS systems, but there was a stronger association between visceral fat and the sympathetic nervous system. Conclusion: The data obtained can serve as an impetus for the identification of children with autonomic dysfunction and overweight to develop corrective and preventive programs for the prevention of CVD by normalizing the body composition. Keywords: fat content, heart rate variability, obesity, BMI.
Use of Face Mask as Visual Reminder of the Virus: Covid-19 and Frustration
Authors: Hassan Nabila , Shaikh Najma , Magsi Shagufta , Sultana Farhat , Shaikh Samina , Zaheen Zakia
Published: April 2022

Objective: Infection with COVID-19 is spreading as a droplet infection through the respiratory droplets of an infected person. Wearing a facemask, in addition to practicing social distancing and good hand hygiene, can help prevent the infection. The study determined the effect of fear of infection on the use of face masks and use of face mask to the frustration and to analyze the mediating effect of use of face masks between fear of infection and frustration. Methodology: Time horizon wise the study is cross-sectional where data collected first-hand for the research by adopting a convenience non-random sampling technique, where data collected by conducting a web-based survey consisting of the general public from Hyderabad city in November 2020. Using Smart PLS 3.0 software the significance and relevance of path coefficients testing performed the partial least square (PLS-SEM) approach. Results: Mean age of the individuals was 35.12+23.44 years and females were in majority 59.8%. The outer loadings and Composite Reliability (CR) are greater than 0.50 and 0.70 respectively ascertaining indicator reliability and internal consistency reliability. Convergent validity is maintained as AVE are above 0.5, indicated that discriminant validity is maintained as HTMT values are less than 0.85. Fear of infection is positively associated to use of facemask and use of facemask is positively associated with frustration and use of facemask has an indirect relationship with fear of infection and frustration. Conclusion: It was concluded that the effect of fear of infection from coronavirus will increase the use of facemask. It also analyzed the annoyance caused by wearing a face mask and has highlighted the mediational effect of face mask use between the fear of infection and frustration. Keywords: Fear of infection, Use of face mask, Frustration, COVID-19
Evaluation of the Parameters Influencing Nurses' Effectiveness in the Treatment of Patients after Coronary Artery Bypass Graft Surgery in ICU
Authors: Farooq Noor Ul Ain , John Saira
Published: April 2022

Aim: A popular process used to treat coronary thrombosis heart disease is coronary artery bypass transplantation. It entails by means of the segment of the vein or an artery to join aortic and coronary arteries well beyond occlusion. The purpose of our current study was to evaluate parameters influencing nurses' effectiveness in the treatment of people after coronary artery bypass graft surgery in intensive care units at Services Hospital Lahore. Method: Explorative research design. The research was carried out in the Cardiothoracic Intensive Care Unit and the Advanced Intensive Care Unit at Services Hospital in Lahore. A suitable sample of 50 nurses was used. An identity questionnaire consisting of three sections: Part 1: Demographic information on nurses. Part 2: nurses' understanding of people undergoing CABG care Part 3: Factors influencing nurses' competence in the treatment of CABG patients. Tool II: An observational questionnaire to evaluate nurses' performance. Results: It was shown that 58.6 percent of the nurses investigated were females between the ages of 19 and 39. 54.7 percent of nurses finished diploma nursing programmes, and 67.1 percent of nurses had a little more than ten years of ICU experience. The current study found that almost half of the nurses investigated had insufficient absolute knowledge and poor total practice when it came to caring for patients. 92 percent of nurses are unaffected by nurse-related issues. While overall patient-related issues impacted 12% of them. 63.6 percent of nurses are unaffected by all work-related issues. Furthermore, the findings show that there is no strong relationship among Nurses' Education and Skills Scores and variables influencing nurse performance. There was no significant relationship between total awareness and education among the nurses investigated. Conclusion: According to the study findings, nurses exhibited an unsatisfactory level of knowledge and practice when it came to caring for patients. Keywords: Coronary Heart Disease, Coronary Artery Bypass Transplantation, Nurses' Effectiveness.
Bioactive Compounds in some Medicinal Plants from Different Habitats in KSA
Authors: Alzamel Nurah M.
Published: April 2022

Aim: Ethnobotanical and phytochemical studies are beneficial to discover new drugs and exploited as a treatment. The aim of this review is to summarize and document the existing and recent knowledge of ethnomedicine in Kingdom of Saudia Arabia. Methods: For detection of active biological compounds, Phytochemical screening is an important step in traditionally used medicinal plants. Some bioactive chemicals obtained from traditional plants have shown to be capable of reversing antimicrobial resistance and improving antibiotic synergy. Results: Secondary metabolites such as glycosides, terpenoids, tannins, alkaloids, and volatile oil, are responsible for the medicinal characteristics of plants, and their extracts represent a rich reserve of crude pharmaceuticals with therapeutic properties. This study could aid in the development of methods for the long-term usage of medicinal plants, which are among the Kingdom's most endangered natural resources in folk medicine. These plants were found to have therapeutic potential in the treatment of a wide range of ailments, including bone fractures, respiratory tract infections, diseases of skin, rheumatism, asthma, diabetes, fever, constipation, eye and ear problems, colds, measles, bladder and urinary diseases, liver and spleen disorders anemia, epilepsy, typhoid, toothache, hypertension, carcinoma, tuberculosis, stomach problems, and nervous problems. Conclusion: This work provided a solid foundation for future pharmacological research on these plants' extracts. Keywords: Ethnomedicine, bioactive constitutes, anti-oxidants, antibacterial activities, therapeutic properties