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Review: Readings on Dance – from 75 years of Marg, September-December 2022
Authors:   Librarian and Social media Officer, Salar Jung Museum, Govt. of India, Hyderabad., Ghosh Soma
Published: March 2024

The issue ‘Readings on Dance – from 75 years of Marg', 2022 is an excellent compilation of articles published over 75 years. It is a collectors’ item on Indian Dance. The issue addresses dance in all its aspects and formats. Beginning with the depictions of dance and music in the Bagh Caves the subjects covers many dance types in India. The thematic sections which would interest readers are -
Breaking away from Conventions in Ceramic Production by the Nsukka School, Nigeria
Authors:   Department of Fine and Applied Arts, University of Nigeria, Nsukka., Okoro Martins N.
Published: March 2024

Over a decade, a radical force of creative experimentation and exploration has considerably revolutionized and changed the direction of art development in Nigerian. Art production has been witnessing a dramatic paradigm shift, embracing the postmodern ethos. This is evident in the couching of themes, choice of media and their technical manipulations towards creating highly evocative works by artists in Nsukka School. Critics have expressed fear over its negative implications that they have unequivocally, termed it anti-art, querying the commercial value of the artworks being produced. This paper addresses these issues by engaging the postmodernist works of selected ceramist artists to show that their visual richness and eclectic stylistic diversity attract patronages and significant media attention and expose the artists involved in this creative enterprise to the international scene. The study relied on extant literature, studio visitations and personal interviews with the artists as useful methods of data collection. Data collected were analyzed, employing historical, philosophical and analytical methods. Photographs of works as visuals have been included to back up the points being made.
Revisiting King Herod’s Harbour of Sebastos: A Historical Narrative by Titus Flavius Josephus
Authors:   PhD, Independent Researcher, Turkey., Çelebi Azize Gelir
Published: March 2024

Titus Flavius Josephus (37–100) was a Roman historian of Jewish origin who provided valuable information about his times and the periods that preceded them in his works. Although he tried to persuade the Jews to surrender Jerusalem to the Romans and subsequently became a Roman citizen because of his close relations with the Romans, his works are one of the few sources that can be consulted other than religious books. They are especially important for understanding the period of King Herod (73–4 BC), who is known as the builder king for the projects he implemented. One of his greatest achievements was the temple situated in Jerusalem, commonly referred to as the Second Temple. The Harbour of Sebastos, which is the subject of your article, is located in Caesarea Maritima, a seaside city dating back to the Phoenician era founded by Herod. The Harbour of Sebastos is one of Herod’s most major undertakings in Caesarea Maritima. This article aims to compile and assess the data gathered from field research in accordance with Titus Flavius Josephus’ accounts of the Harbour. The goal is to determine whether the information Josephus reported is consistent with the data available today. In this way, it is thought that the Harbour of Sebastos, one of the most important ancient ports of the Middle Ages, will be better understood.
Examining the efficacy of the legal framework governing the management of greywater in South Africa's informal settlements
Authors: Vala Babalo , Malazaa Ntokozo
Published: March 2024

The management of greywater and sanitation in South Africa's urban informal settlements is a pressing concern. This review critically examines the legal framework that governs greywater management in South Africa's informal settlements, aiming to shed light on the existing regulations, gaps, and opportunities for sustainable greywater reuse. By scrutinizing the legal framework, the review identifies gaps and challenges in the regulatory environment, including inconsistencies, lack of clarity, and limited enforcement mechanisms. It explores the potential for international best practices to inform possible amendments to the existing legal framework. This was a quantitative research design utilizing a cross sectional survey model. Questionnaires were administered electronically to a sample of 17 municipal leaders from the City of Tshwane, City of Johannesburg and Buffalo City municipalities whose responsibilities were on water management. Descriptive statistics were employed in analysis of the data. Outcomes were reviewed against the alignment or the lack thereof with the SANS 1732:201x standards. This paper underscores the critical need for a coherent and robust legal framework to support responsible greywater management in South Africa's informal settlements. The paper's insights contribute to the ongoing discourse on water governance, shedding light on the pathways toward a more equitable water future.
Influence and mechanism of solids on the air pressure fluctuations on the building drainage system
Authors: Xu Ping , Wang Ke , Fu Xue , Liu Zhuangzhuang , Song Yilin
Published: March 2024

The conventional building drainage system was constructed based on the theory of two-phase flow involving water and air. However, the drainage system contained a more intricate three-phase flow, encompassing water, air, and solids, which was relatively overlooked in research. This study addressed the impact of solids on pressure fluctuations, air flow rates, and hydraulic jump fullness within the drainage system, considering three factors: the mass factor, cross-section factor, and viscosity. The investigation was conducted within a single-stack system using both experimental methods and CFD simulations. The findings revealed a positive correlation between both positive and negative pressures and above three factors. The mass factor and the cross-section factor had a more significant impact on the negative pressure of the system. The maximum growth rates of negative pressure extremes under different mass and cross-section factors reached 7.72 and 16.52%, respectively. In contrast, the viscosity of fecal sludge had a slightly higher effect on the positive pressure fluctuation of the drainage system, with the maximum growth rate of positive pressure extremes at 3.41%.
Biobased Nanomaterials: Pioneering Innovations for Biomedical Advancements
Authors: Sharma Himanshu , Garg Nitika , Dhankhar Sanchit , MIttal Pooja , Chauhan Samrat , Saini Monika
Published: March 2024

The purpose of this review article is to provide a complete overview of the fastdeveloping
topic of biobased nanomaterials and the various uses that they have. An extensive study
into the utilization of biological resources for nanotechnology has been motivated by the growing
demand for materials that are both sustainable and favorable to the environment. In this review, the
different uses of biobased nanomaterials across a variety of fields are investigated. When it comes to
drug delivery systems, biosensors, nanocarriers, and catalysts, biobased nanomaterials are interesting
choices because of their unique qualities. These properties include biocompatibility, programmable
surface chemistry, and inherent functionality. Also, in the biomedical field, biobased nanomaterials
offer promising prospects for revolutionizing medical diagnostics and therapies. Their biocompatibility,
tunable surface chemistry, and inherent functionalities make them attractive candidates
for applications such as targeted drug delivery, imaging contrast agents, and tissue engineering
scaffolds. In addition, the study discusses the current difficulties and potential future developments
in the industry, emphasizing the necessity of interdisciplinary collaboration and ongoing innovation.
The incorporation of nanomaterials derived from biological sources into conventional applications
holds tremendous potential for the advancement of sustainable development and provides solutions
to global concerns. For the purpose of providing researchers, scientists, and professionals with a
complete grasp of the synthesis, characterization, and applications of biobased nanomaterials, the
purpose of this review is to serve as a helpful resource.
PLASTIC PACKAGING WASTE MANAGEMENT THROUGH FILLING MACHINE WITH AGILE REENGINEERING PROJECT MANAGEMENT APPROACH
Authors:   Industrial Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Universitas Indonesia, Patricia1 Gracella , Muslim Erlinda ,   Industrial Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Universitas Indonesia
Published: March 2024

In Indonesia, the number of plastic wastes has reached 66 million tons per year in which 50% of them come from plastic packaging waste. Meanwhile, the recycling of plastic packaging waste only reaches 14%. Hence, it is highly urgent to be aware of plastic packaging waste management in order to tackle this issue. The research discussed the capability and potential of applying digitalization and automation to Smart Retail Technology which focuses on filling machines to manage plastic packaging waste management and increase the competitive advantage. This research uses two main approaches, namely Business Process Reengineering and Agile Project Management to recommend a new business process on ongoing project. The result of the study suggests the urgency to take advantage of the QR Code and Human Machine Interface to maximize the effectiveness and results of implementing the business process. By using simulation, this effort is expected to reach up to 334 consumers each day with up to 42.14% of machine utilization.
Evaluating the efficacy of financial distress prediction models in Malaysian public listed companies
Authors:   College of Computing, Informatics and Mathematics, Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM) Kedah Branch, Sungai Petani Campus, Merbok, Kedah, Malaysia, Nayan Asmahani Binti , Ilias Mohd Rijal ,   College of Computing, Informatics and Mathematics, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Shah Alam, Selangor, Malaysia, Ishak Siti Shuhada ,   College of Computing, Informatics and Mathematics, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Shah Alam, Selangor, Malaysia, Abdul Rahim Amirah Hazwani Binti ,   College of Computing, Informatics and Mathematics, Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM) Kedah Branch, Sungai Petani Campus, Merbok, Kedah, Malaysia, Morat Berlian Nur ,   Academy of Language Studies, Universiti Teknologi MARA Kedah Branch, Merbok, Kedah, Malaysia
Published: March 2024

This research critically examines the precision of financial distress prediction models, with a particular focus on their applicability to Malaysian publicly listed companies under Practice Note 17 (PN17) from 2017 to 2021. Financial distress, defined as the imminent risk of bankruptcy evidenced by an inability to satisfy creditor demands, presents a significant challenge in corporate finance management. The study underscores the necessity of an efficient prediction model to strategize preemptive measures against financial crises. Unlike prior research, which predominantly compared prediction models without assessing their accuracy, this study incorporates an accuracy analysis to discern the most effective model. Utilizing the Grover and Zmijerski models, it assesses whether companies listed under PN17 are experiencing financial distress. A noteworthy finding is the substantial correlation between the return on assets (ROA) and the prediction of financial distress in these companies. Furthermore, the Grover model demonstrates a remarkable 100% accuracy rate, indicating its exceptional efficiency in forecasting financial distress. This research not only contributes to the existing body of knowledge on financial distress prediction but also offers practical insights for companies and stakeholders in the Malaysian financial market.
Control of gastrointestinal nematodes with targeted selective treatment (TST) on lambs, municipality of Sora (Boyacá), Colombia
Authors: López Cepeda Michael , Cubides Cárdenas Jaime Andrés , García Gomez Gustavo Octavio , Bolaños Benavidez Martha Marina , Márquez Lara Dildo
Published: March 2024

La infección parasitaria gastrointestinal representa la principal causa de pérdida para los productores de ovejas en todo el mundo. Por lo tanto, un desafío importante es la generación de alta velocidad y alto rendimiento, métodos de diagnóstico de rutina accesibles para evaluar el estado de salud del individuo animales y todo el mundo, para que los administradores de asistencia técnica puedan tener un control efectivo sobre helmintos en ovejas. Los tratamientos selectivos dirigidos (TST) son una alternativa al control más racional de la infección por helmintos
Labranza y fertilización, estrategias para enfrentar condiciones restrictivas de humedad del suelo cultivado con ñame
Authors: Espinosa Carvajal Manuel Ramón , Bolaños Benavides Martha Marina , Carvajal Petro Luis Manuel , Rojas Bustos Juan Carlos
Published: March 2024

Dado el contexto actual de Cambio Climático Global (CCG), es necesario, generar estrategias a escala local, que permitan enfrentar efectos negativos de los fenómenos climáticos extremos en los sistemas productivos agropecuarios. En ese sentido, Corpoica mediante el proyecto MAPA (Modelos de Adaptación y Prevención Agroclimática), financiado por el Fondo Adaptación, evaluó diferentes tipos de labranza y fertilización en el cultivo de ñame espino (Dioscorea rotundata), con el fin de reducir su vulnerabilidad frente al riesgo agroclimático asociado a condiciones restrictivas de humedad en el suelo.
Cadena de la guayaba : anexo 5
Authors: Ruiz Diana María , Castillo Estévez Guillermo León , Betancourt Vásquez Mónica
Published: March 2024

El presente documento se preparó con el fin de proveer información básica sobre el desempeño de la cadena productiva, sus vínculos con la orientación de la ciencia, la tecnología y la innovación y las demandas del sector sobre conocimiento técnico, para superar problemas productivos, mejorar la competitividad, la sostenibilidad, aprovechar oportunidades de mercado, potenciar capacidades y focalizar la inversión pública. Esta información se consolidó a través del proceso de revisión y ajuste de la Agenda Dinámica Nacional de Investigación, Desarrollo Tecnológico e Innovación (Agenda I+D+i), como insumo para orientar las estrategias del PECTIA
Departamento del Meta : anexo 6
Authors: Valencia Rubén Alfredo , Cruz Martínez Lina Carolina , Mateus Rodríguez Julián Fernando , Amado Gina Marcela , Sánchez Germán David , Ramírez Julio , Osorio Cardona Jairo Antonio , Rivero Espitia Tatiana , Rincón N. Rubiela , Vila Flórez Claudia
Published: March 2024

El presente documento se preparó con el fin de proveer información básica departamental sobre el desempeño sectorial, sus vínculos con la orientación de la ciencia, la tecnología y la innovación y las demandas del sector sobre conocimiento técnico para focalizar la inversión pública, articular capacidades y aunar esfuerzos para superar problemas productivos, mejorar la competitividad y aprovechar oportunidades de mercado en las cadenas productivas priorizadas. Esta información se consolidó a través del proceso derevisión y ajuste de la Agenda Dinámica Nacional de Investigación, Desarrollo Tecnológico e Innovación (Agenda I+D+i), como insumo para orientar las estrategias del PECTIA a nivel departamental
A Novel Web-Based Application for Influenza and COVID-19 Outbreak Detection and Response in Residential Aged Care Facilities
Authors: Hsiao Kai Hsun , Quinn Emma , Johnstone Travers , Gomez Maria , Ingleton Andrew , Parasuraman Arun , Najjar Zeina , Gupta Leena
Published: March 2024

The use of innovative digital health technologies in public health is expanding quickly, including the use of these tools in outbreak response. The translation of a digital health innovation into effective public health practice is a complex process requiring diverse enablers across the people, process, and technology domains. This paper describes a novel web-based application that was designed and implemented by a district-level public health authority to assist residential aged care facilities in influenza and COVID-19 outbreak detection and response. It discusses some of the challenges, enablers, and key lessons learned in designing and implementing such a novel application from the perspectives of the public health practitioners (the authors) that undertook this project.
Revealing the Mysteries of Population Mobility Amid the COVID-19 Pandemic in Canada: Comparative Analysis With Internet of Things–Based Thermostat Data and Google Mobility Insights
Authors: Sahu Kirti Sundar , Dubin Joel A , Majowicz Shannon E , Liu Sam , Morita Plinio P
Published: March 2024

Background

The COVID-19 pandemic necessitated public health policies to limit human mobility and curb infection spread. Human mobility, which is often underestimated, plays a pivotal role in health outcomes, impacting both infectious and chronic diseases. Collecting precise mobility data is vital for understanding human behavior and informing public health strategies. Google’s GPS-based location tracking, which is compiled in Google Mobility Reports, became the gold standard for monitoring outdoor mobility during the pandemic. However, indoor mobility remains underexplored.

Objective

This study investigates in-home mobility data from ecobee’s smart thermostats in Canada (February 2020 to February 2021) and compares it directly with Google’s residential mobility data. By assessing the suitability of smart thermostat data, we aim to shed light on indoor mobility patterns, contributing valuable insights to public health research and strategies.

Methods

Motion sensor data were acquired from the ecobee “Donate Your Data” initiative via Google’s BigQuery cloud platform. Concurrently, residential mobility data were sourced from the Google Mobility Report. This study centered on 4 Canadian provinces—Ontario, Quebec, Alberta, and British Columbia—during the period from February 15, 2020, to February 14, 2021. Data processing, analysis, and visualization were conducted on the Microsoft Azure platform using Python (Python Software Foundation) and R programming languages (R Foundation for Statistical Computing). Our investigation involved assessing changes in mobility relative to the baseline in both data sets, with the strength of this relationship assessed using Pearson and Spearman correlation coefficients. We scrutinized daily, weekly, and monthly variations in mobility patterns across the data sets and performed anomaly detection for further insights.

Results

The results revealed noteworthy week-to-week and month-to-month shifts in population mobility within the chosen provinces, aligning with pandemic-driven policy adjustments. Notably, the ecobee data exhibited a robust correlation with Google’s data set. Examination of Google’s daily patterns detected more pronounced mobility fluctuations during weekdays, a trend not mirrored in the ecobee data. Anomaly detection successfully identified substantial mobility deviations coinciding with policy modifications and cultural events.

Conclusions

This study’s findings illustrate the substantial influence of the Canadian stay-at-home and work-from-home policies on population mobility. This impact was discernible through both Google’s out-of-house residential mobility data and ecobee’s in-house smart thermostat data. As such, we deduce that smart thermostats represent a valid tool for facilitating intelligent monitoring of population mobility in response to policy-driven shifts.
Wearable Technologies for Detecting Burnout and Well-Being in Health Care Professionals: Scoping Review
Authors: Barac Milica , Scaletty Samantha , Hassett Leslie C , Stillwell Ashley , Croarkin Paul E , Chauhan Mohit , Chesak Sherry , Bobo William V , Athreya Arjun P , Dyrbye Liselotte N
Published: March 2024

Background

The occupational burnout epidemic is a growing issue, and in the United States, up to 60% of medical students, residents, physicians, and registered nurses experience symptoms. Wearable technologies may provide an opportunity to predict the onset of burnout and other forms of distress using physiological markers.

Objective

This study aims to identify physiological biomarkers of burnout, and establish what gaps are currently present in the use of wearable technologies for burnout prediction among health care professionals (HCPs).

Methods

A comprehensive search of several databases was performed on June 7, 2022. No date limits were set for the search. The databases were Ovid: MEDLINE(R), Embase, Healthstar, APA PsycInfo, Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials, Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, Web of Science Core Collection via Clarivate Analytics, Scopus via Elsevier, EBSCOhost: Academic Search Premier, CINAHL with Full Text, and Business Source Premier. Studies observing anxiety, burnout, stress, and depression using a wearable device worn by an HCP were included, with HCP defined as medical students, residents, physicians, and nurses. Bias was assessed using the Newcastle Ottawa Quality Assessment Form for Cohort Studies.

Results

The initial search yielded 505 papers, from which 10 (1.95%) studies were included in this review. The majority (n=9) used wrist-worn biosensors and described observational cohort studies (n=8), with a low risk of bias. While no physiological measures were reliably associated with burnout or anxiety, step count and time in bed were associated with depressive symptoms, and heart rate and heart rate variability were associated with acute stress. Studies were limited with long-term observations (eg, ≥12 months) and large sample sizes, with limited integration of wearable data with system-level information (eg, acuity) to predict burnout. Reporting standards were also insufficient, particularly in device adherence and sampling frequency used for physiological measurements.

Conclusions

With wearables offering promise for digital health assessments of human functioning, it is possible to see wearables as a frontier for predicting burnout. Future digital health studies exploring the utility of wearable technologies for burnout prediction should address the limitations of data standardization and strategies to improve adherence and inclusivity in study participation.
An Ecological Mobile Momentary Intervention to Support Dynamic Goal Pursuit: Feasibility and Acceptability Study (Preprint)
Authors: O'Driscoll Ciarán , Singh Aneesha , Chichua Iya , Clodic Joachim , Desai Anjali , Nikolova Dara , Yap Alex Jie , Zhou Irene , Pilling Stephen
Published: March 2024

BACKGROUND

Individuals can experience difficulties pursuing their goals amid multiple competing priorities in their environment. Effective goal dynamics require flexible and generalizable pursuit skills. Supporting successful goal pursuit requires a perpetually adapting intervention responsive to internal states.

OBJECTIVE

The purpose of this study was to (1) develop a flexible intervention that can adapt to an individual’s changing short to medium-term goals and be applied to their daily life and (2) examine the feasibility and acceptability of the just-in-time adaptive intervention for goal pursuit.

METHODS

This study involved 3 iterations to test and systematically enhance all aspects of the intervention. During the pilot phase, 73 participants engaged in an ecological momentary assessment (EMA) over 1 month. After week 1, they attended an intervention training session and received just-in-time intervention prompts during the following 3 weeks. The training employed the Capability, Opportunity, Motivation, and Behavior (COM-B) framework for goal setting, along with mental contrasting with implementation intentions (MCII). Subsequent prompts, triggered by variability in goal pursuit, guided the participants to engage in MCII in relation to their current goal. We evaluated feasibility and acceptability, efficacy, and individual change processes by combining intensive (single-case experimental design) and extensive methods.

RESULTS

The results suggest that the digital intervention was feasible and acceptable to participants. Compliance with the intervention was high (n=63, 86%). The participants endorsed high acceptability ratings relating to both the study procedures and the intervention. All participants (N=73, 100%) demonstrated significant improvements in goal pursuit with an average difference of 0.495 units in the outcome (P<.001). The results of the dynamic network modeling suggest that self-monitoring behavior (EMA) and implementing the MCII strategy may aid in goal reprioritization, where goal pursuit itself is a driver of further goal pursuit.

CONCLUSIONS

This pilot study demonstrated the feasibility and acceptability of a just-in-time adaptive intervention among a nonclinical adult sample. This intervention used self-monitoring of behavior, the COM-B framework, and MCII strategies to improve dynamic goal pursuit. It was delivered via an Ecological Momentary Intervention (EMI) procedure. Future research should consider the utility of this approach as an additional intervention element within psychological interventions to improve goal pursuit. Sustaining goal pursuit throughout interventions is central to their effectiveness and warrants further evaluation.
ENHANCING STOMACH CARCINOMA STAGING: A COMPREHENSIVE REVIEW OF THE ROLE OF STAGING LAPAROSCOPY AS AN ADJUNCT TO CECT ABDOMEN
Authors: KANWAR ARVIND , MALHOTRA PARIKSHIT , YADAV MANISH , CHAUDHARY ABHINAV , CHANDEL UK
Published: March 2024

Objective: Stomach carcinoma poses challenges in accurate staging and treatment planning. This study explores the evolving role of staging laparoscopy as an adjunct to contrast-enhanced computed tomography (CECT) in enhancing stomach carcinoma staging.

Methods: Conducted at Indira Gandhi Medical College and Hospital, Shimla, a one-year prospective study included biopsy-proven gastric carcinoma patients. Exclusion criteria involved neoadjuvant chemotherapy and proven metastasis. Investigations encompassed CECT, staging laparoscopy, and diagnostic lavage.

Results: TNM staging revealed a predominance of Stage IIA (21.9%) and IIIA (25%). Locally advanced cases demonstrated infiltration into other organs (53.1%). Occult metastasis was present in 28.2%, with 66.7% in ascites cases. Staging laparoscopy detected occult metastasis in 28.2%, complementing CECT limitations. Significant associations were noted between occult metastasis and CECT staging, particularly in Stage III (88.9%).

Conclusion: Integration of staging laparoscopy with CECT enhances precision in stomach carcinoma staging. Limitations of CECT in identifying occult metastasis are addressed by staging laparoscopy, providing valuable insights. Findings underscore the importance of CECT in advanced stages, contributing to comprehensive gastric cancer management. This study contributes to evolving diagnostic and therapeutic approaches, promising improved patient outcomes.
STUDY OF ENDOMETRIAL PATHOLOGY IN ABNORMAL UTERINE BLEEDING
Authors: DUBEY ANJALI , SHRIVASTAVA PRATISHTHA , JAIN KONIKA
Published: March 2024

Objective: Endometrial pathology is becoming the most common issue that affects women of reproductive age group worldwide. AUB encompasses a wide variety of presentations, for example, frequent menstrual cycles, frequent and heavy cyclical bleeding, irregular bleeding, and postcoital bleeding. This study was done to evaluate the endometrial causes of AUB and to determine the specific pathology in different age groups.

Methods: This study was a prospective cross-sectional study conducted on 200 patients from January 2023 to October 2023 in the department of pathology in a reputed teaching hospital and research centre. All the endometrial biopsies/curretages and hysterectomy specimens sent for Histopathological examination with history of AUB were included in the study.

Results: Age of the patients with AUB ranged from 17 to 71 y in our study. Out of 200 cases, 90 cases (45%) were seen in Perimenopausal group followed by 68 cases (34 %) in Reproductive age group and 42 cases (21%) in Postmenopausal age group. Menorrhagia was the most common bleeding pattern seen in 54% pf patient with AUB. In 28% in reproductive age group, hormonal imbalance was observed in 13% of reproductive age group and 6% in perimenopausal age group. Atrophic endometrium was observed in 7.5% of women in post-menopausal age group. Chronic endometritis was seen 3% of reproductive age group.

Conclusion: Abnormal uterine bleeding in women belonging to different age group show variable endometrial pattern on histopathological examination. They are valuable in early detection of pre-cancerous endometrial lesions as well as malignancy.
BACTERIOLOGICAL STUDY OF VENTILATOR-ASSOCIATED PNEUMONIA AND ANTIBIOTIC SUSCEPTIBILITY OF ISOLATES
Authors: KANIPAKAM VIJAYA KUMAR , THOTI HIMABINDU , SHARABU YAMINI , VALLURI ANITHA LAVANYA , GUNTI RAJYALAKSHMI
Published: March 2024

Objective: The present study determined the prevalence of various aerobic bacteria causing ventilator-associated pneumonia in adult patients. Initially the bacteria causing ventilator-associated pneumonia was isolated from ET samples and studied the antimicrobial susceptibility pattern of bacterial isolates.

Methods: Total 250 endotracheal aspiration (ET) samples were collected from patients admitted in Medical, Respiratory and Surgical ICUs for 1 y period. ET aspirates were collected under aseptic precautions and processed as per standard operating procedure for the identification of microorganisms. The antibiotic susceptibility test was performed by using Kirby-Bauer disk diffusion method as per CLSI guidelines.

Results: Out of the 250 samples processed, culture-positive were 34.8% (n=87) and culture-negative were 65.2% (n=163). Out of 87 culture-positive samples, polymicrobial growth was observed in 9.19% (n=8) and monomicrobial growth was observed in 90.8% (n=79). Gram negative bacilli 95.7% (n=91), and gram-positive cocci isolates are 4.2% (n=4). Among Gram-negative organisms isolated, A. baumannii is the most common isolate 33 (34.7%), followed by P. aeruginosa 28 (29.5%) and K. pneumoniae 20 (21.0%) E. coli 8 (8.4%) and E. cloacae 2 (2.1%). Out of 4 Gram-positive organisms isolated, 3 (3.1%) were MSSA, and 1(1.1%) was MRSA.

Conclusion: VAP is increasingly associated with multidrug-resistant (MDR) pathogens due to the production of ESBL, Amp C b-lactamase, Metallo-b-lactamase. It is important to carry out aggressive surveillance to determine the prevalence of MDR organisms and to generate a local antibiogram periodically. Early and appropriate antibiotics in right doses followed by de-escalation based on microbiological culture results are essential to curtail the VAP rate. VAP bundle care shall be implemented correctly.
PULMONARY FUNCTION IN RHEUMATOID ARTHRITS: A CROSS-SECTIONAL STUDY
Authors: MALODE AISHWARYA , YADAV R N , GOYAL GIRDHAR GOPAL , JAIN GUNJA , MATHUR AJAY , GOYAL LAXMIKANT
Published: March 2024

Objective: Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is an autoimmune disease with many extraarticular manifestations. Pulmonary involvement is seen in 60-80% cases with and without symptoms. This research studies the pattern of PFT (Pulmonary Function Test) in RA and find the correlation between PFT and Disease activity. Secondary objectives were to evaluate the effect of use of Methotrexate (MTx) on disease activity and PFT.

Methods: An outpatient-based descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted in General Medicine department at a tertiary centre among 100 eligible patients. Disease activity score was recorded using DAS-28 (Disease Activity Score-28) and CDAI (Clinical Disease Activity Index). Patients underwent PFT by Spirometry thereafter.

Results: 45 % patients had restrictive pattern and 55% had normal PFT. None had an obstructive pattern. The mean FVC (Forced Vital Capacity), FEV1 (Forced Expiratory Volume in the first second), FEV1/FVC ratio, PEFR (Peak Expiratory Flow Rate) and FEF 25-75% (Forced mid expiratory flow) were 78.83±14.37, 79.24±16.96, 103.56±11.03, 71.73±22.39 and 76.56±23.72 respectively. Both FVC and FEV1 were found to be significantly associated with age, disease duration, CDAI score, MTx dose and duration (P<0.05). Age, ESR(erythrocyte sedimentation rate) and MTx dose were significantly associated with FEV1/FVC ratio (P<0.05). Age, duration of disease, ESR. MTx dose and duration were significantly associated with PEFR (P<0.05). Lastly age, CDAI score, MTx dose and duration were significantly associated with FEF 25-75% (P<0.05).

Conclusion: Restrictive pattern (45%) was the most common defect on PFT among RA patients. Severity of lung disease depends on age, MTx dose, disease activity (ESR, CDAI), duration of disease and MTx duration.
Mujeres amancebadas e infidentes frente a la insurgencia en Nueva España (1816-1817)
Authors: López Hernández Mariana
Published: March 2024

Al partir de las causas criminales por infidencia y amancebamiento que el gobierno virreinal conformó contra Juana María Gutiérrez y Josefa María Arauz entre 1816 y 1817, se examina la definición de los delitos perseguidos para después analizar los expedientes bajo la corriente de la historia de las mujeres con el fin de señalar la actitud que el Estado, la Iglesia y la sociedad novohispana adoptaron frente a ambas acusadas, con lo que se espera incentivar el examen particular de los casos que se han logrado conglomerar en diversos estudios preocupados por subrayar el papel de las mujeres como actores de la lucha insurgente en Nueva España.
¿Cuándo estamos frente a un problema? Un análisis del concepto de problema y su aplicación a un problema normativo
Authors: Agüero-SanJuan Sebastián
Published: March 2024

Las propuestas de la teoría del derecho se pueden entender como un conjunto de soluciones a diversos problemas teórico-jurídicos. Esta manera de presentar la actividad resulta atractiva, pero no siempre es trasparente, porque no explicita qué se debe conocer para entender su carácter problemático. Por ello, en este trabajo analizo el concepto de problema a través de la noción de predicado relacional, y a partir de ahí extraigo criterios que permiten determinar qué debe ser considerado como tal y a partir de qué consideraciones deben ser evaluadas sus soluciones. Luego, los resultados del análisis son utilizados para examinar un conocido problema normativo, mostrando así su utilidad analítica. En definitiva, se busca contribuir a un debate escasamente desarrollado en torno al concepto de problema.
Giro epistémico a la teoría del derecho desde las epistemologías feministas
Authors: Calvache Sepúlveda Juan Pablo
Published: March 2024

El escrito a continuación muestra un problema de la investigación científico-jurídica respecto de los métodos, metodologías y epistemologías. Para esto, me propongo analizar las epistemologías feministas, en contraste con la epistemología jurídica hegemónica. En un primer momento, describo el desarrollo de las epistemologías y metodologías de la modernidad, específicamente el positivismo tradicional, y el cambio al positivismo lógico. En un segundo momento, señalo la denuncia que los estudios de género han realizado a las epistemologías hegemónicas. Después, refiero las contrapropuestas epistemológicas y metodológicas que el feminismo hace a partir de 1970 aproximadamente. En un cuarto momento, indico el estado conceptual del positivismo jurídico; y finiquito con problematizar el positivismo jurídico desde las contrapropuestas epistémicas y metodológicas del feminismo.
De las paradójicas cláusulas de liquidez a la virtuosa apertura constitucional
Authors: Aguiló Regla Josep
Published: March 2024

Este texto se aboca al texto de José María Sauca titulado: “Estabilidad y cambio en la constitución: la liquidez constitucional”. La estabilidad constitucional es el eje principal sobre el que gira la discusión y en torno a este eje se discuten temas relacionados como la continuidad, el cambio y las resistencias a dichos cambios.
Design and Development of Marigold Flower Petal Separating Machine
Authors: Mujbaile Prof. V. N.
Published: March 2024

Abstract: A marigold flower petal separating machine has been fabricated. The machine is fabricated for separating flower in two different parts, upper part consist of petals and lower part consisting of seeds. This project focuses in design fabrication of mechanical part of machine and the system of petal and seed separating machine. To achieve this project objective, the machine body structure and the mechanical system need to analyses some other criteria such as performance, strength, safety, and ergonomic design. Design of Model (Mechanism). Fabrication of Model setup as per CAD or CREO design. Conducting Experiment on the Model setup. Results and discussions. Conclusion as per results. After testing and obtaining results the conclusion of project will be done and put to use.
Mathematical Modelling of Non-Stop Heron’s Fountain and its Practical Applications
Authors: Ali S. , Zain S. M. , Shah M. Tariq
Published: March 2024

Abstract: Heron’s fountain is one of the brilliant ideas given by Heron (Mathematician and Physicist) in which we get free kinetic energy to run our fountain. The schematic diagrams of the physical demonstration of the magic fountain are given in this paper. The fundamental work principles of magic fountain are hydraulics and Pneumatics. In engineering, it is important to analyze a system by developing mathematical models, so we used the principle of fluid mechanics and Bernoulli’s theorem to develop the equation for the velocity of a free jet. It is a very important thing in engineering to make use of energy, The free jet having kinetic can used for energy production purposes. In this paper, Mathematical Modelling and some fundamental applications of the non-stop fountain have been discussed. Heron’s fountain due to its perpetual nature has thrilling applications in the micro hydropower sector. Moreover, it has keen value in environmental sustainability and air pollution. The contribution of the fountain cannot be underestimated towards the beauty of buildings and relaxation of mind.
Detecting Malicious Twitter Bots using Machine Learning
Authors: Sneha B.
Published: March 2024

Abstract: Twitter play a significant role in our daily lives, offering a wide range of opportunities to their users. However, Twitter and online social networks (OSNs) in general are increasingly being utilized by automated accounts, commonly known as bots, as they continue to gain immense popularity across various user demographics. Malicious twitter Bots detection is required to detect real users from fraudulent users because it leads to spreading of spam messages and engage in fraudulent activities. To overcome this, we are going to differentiate bots from legitimate users using feature extraction techniques and find malicious bots and tweets using machine learning algorithm and deep learning architecture known as VGG19 which is combined with the convolutional neural network (CNN) in order to identify whether the tweets are posted by bots or real users and also identifying malicious twitter bots along with malicious URLs. By following these techniques, we can identify the account as bots or real user and prevent spreading of malicious content in the society. The deep learning architecture combined with convolutional neural network to evaluate over a series of experiments using two large real Twitter datasets and compare the experimental results with other machine learning algorithms and provide advantages over other existing techniques like logistic regression targeting the identification of malicious users in social media.
Sentiment Analysis Based on Travelers’ Reviews Using the SVM Model with Enhanced Conjunction Rule-Based Approach
Authors: Narayana Major Dr. V. A. , Pooja Belde , Goud Bachupally Akhil
Published: March 2024

Abstract: It is a tough task for tourism management to identify their user reviews and come up with solutions to the advancement of their tourism organizations. There are many social media reviews, and Tourism organizations face the challenge of evaluating numerous social media reviews to find solutions for advancing their organizations. It can be tough to physically assess all those reviews, social media has become a huge trend these days. People are constantly sharing their experiences and opinions on tourist places. By analyzing the sentiment of reviews, it may obtain useful information about the popularity of different tourist destinations. It's a great way to understand what people love about certain places. Sentiment classification is indeed a valuable tool in classifying reviews into different categories, aiding in decision-making. However, it's important to note that reviews often contain noisy content like typos and emoticons, which can affect the accuracy of the algorithms. Taking these aspects into consideration is crucial for achieving more accurate results. Decision-making and multiple class classification of reviews are possible with the application of sentiment classification. Sentiment analysis plays a crucial role in helping tourists make informed decisions about their travel destinations. In this particular paper, Using an Enhanced Conjunction Rule-Based Approach and Support Vector Machine (SVM) machine learning technique, the authors conducted sentiment analysis. They collected the dataset from different tourism review websites to train and evaluate their model. The findings of this paper are significant as they not only provide valuable insights in the field of tourism but also help in identifying the most appropriate algorithm for tourism-related analysis. The findings of this paper are significant as they not only provide valuable insights in the field of tourism but also help in identifying the most appropriate algorithm for tourism-related analysis. This information can greatly contribute to the development and improvement of tourism strategies and decision-making processes.
Cancer Detection Using Deep Learning
Authors: B Lalitha Rajeswari , M Hema Latha , N Karthikeya , N Mohana Venkata Raghuram , P Pavani
Published: March 2024

Abstract: One of the most prevalent diseases is cancer. Cancer is a dangerous condition with a high death rate if it is not found and treated at an early stage. This study aims to build a precise and impartial model for detecting two types of cancers (Skin Cancer, and Oral Cancer) using Deep-Learning techniques. Machine learning and computer vision techniques, particularly Convolutional Neural Networks (CNNs), help to develop this system. Deep learning techniques can help us to detect and classify skin cancer from dermoscopy images, and oral cancer from histopathological images. Cancer will be more correctly identified with Convolutional Neural Network (CNN) technology. It increases the likelihood of curing cancer before it spreads. The advantage of using CNN architectures for cancer detection is that they can learn complex features from the images and classify them. This paper proposes a deep-learning-based approach for the diagnosis of skin cancer, and oral cancer based on predefined CNN architecture DenseNet. This model intends to improve detection and clinical decision-making. It helps healthcare to fight against cancer.
Investigating the History of Homosexuality in Soviet Lithuania: Deconstructing Court Verdicts
Authors:   Faculty of History, Vilnius University, Vaiseta Tomas
Published: March 2024

This article examines the Soviet court verdicts under Article 122 of the Criminal Code of the Soviet Lithuania, which tried men for homosexual relations, as historical sources. The author argues that the documents stored in the contemporary archives remain programmed according to Soviet logic. The 20 verdicts examined reveal that in practice, men in Vilnius Lenin District were mainly tried for having relations with minors or for sexual coercion rather than consensual sexual relations. The testimonies in which the convicted men’s traces of subjectivity can be detected are proposed to be defined as ‘post-voice’. In some cases, these ‘post-voices’ reveal how the ‘weak’ resorted to their own tactics when they found themselves in the judicial and political power field.
Political Homophobia in Soviet Lithuania Revisited: The Case of the Dissident Viktoras Petkus
Authors:   University of Vienna, Research platform “Transformations and Eastern Europe”, Navickaitė Rasa
Published: March 2024

This article explores the uses of homophobia as a part of the Soviet repressive apparatus. It examines the case of the Lithuanian dissident, political prisoner, and human rights activist Viktoras Petkus (1928–2012), in particular, the accusation of sodomy he faced in 1978, as a part of the highly political case related to Petkus’ involvement with the Lithuanian Helsinki Group. I employ the concept of political homophobia to analyse the ways that the KGB tried to destroy Petkus’ reputation and defame the Lithuanian dissident movement for human rights, which the Soviet authorities perceived as particularly threatening.
Queer and Ethnicity in Minsk, 1952: Belarusian Reading of Kaspars Irbe’s Diary
Authors:   European Humanitarian University, Minsk Urban Platform (Lithuania), Vazyanau Andrei
Published: March 2024

This article proposes an intersectional approach to studying non-Russian queer experiences in the Soviet empire. While earlier applications of intersectionality focused on race, gender, and class, other regional perspectives may highlight ethnicity, citizenship, and language. The text approaches non-Russian queer subjects in the USSR as a heterogeneous multiplicity via a contextualised reading of a diary fragment written by the Latvian Kaspars Irbe in Minsk in 1952. It highlights the prominence of communication between queers and people from the “centre” but also notes the hindrance of immediate contact between ethnicised subalterns due to Soviet social engineering. Tracing contingencies of Belarusian history, the article reveals how national identity and queer emancipation projects can evolve together.
Accumulating Negative Affects: The Diary of the Soviet Latvian Film Director Gunārs Piesis
Authors:   Institute of Literature, Folklore, and Art, University of Latvia, Ozoliņš Jānis
Published: March 2024

This article comprehensively analyses Gunārs Piesis’s diary, providing a complete reconstruction of its content. Historical and literary discursive practices have been employed to examine the material. The central point of the argument is that the diary illuminates Piesis’s personality, his queer feelings, and mental health struggles, particularly his battle with depression, which had been previously dismissed as mere moodiness rather than a genuine disability. Furthermore, the diary confirms rumours surrounding Piesis’s homosexuality, an important part of his identity, which he tried to suppress and emancipate. The diary offers valuable insights into his personal history. It serves as a testament to the controlling and repressive mechanisms employed by the Soviet authorities during that time. These mechanisms significantly impacted Piesis’s sexual life and artistic freedom, and this article is the first to discover and analyse their effects.
Two Peters: Queer Domestic Space and Artist’s Sensibility in Soviet Latvia
Authors:   , Institute of Latvian History, University of Latvia, Vērdiņš Kārlis
Published: March 2024

The article focuses on the phenomenon of queer domesticity in Latvia in the 20th century, analysing evidence of a homosexual couple living together in a house they built in Rīga. Adapting to different political regimes, two men who met while working in the theatre could maintain their lives together for about twenty years. To do this, they had to use various adaptation tactics and subterfuge and create their own concept of family in their daily lives. Their subterfuge tactics have been so successful that their queerness and cohabitation are forgotten today. This case study adds to the knowledge of queerness during the Soviet era by highlighting the complex relationship between personal freedom and conformism concerning state power in the artistic environment.