bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Formulation and Evaluation of Dispersible tablets of a Model
Anti-Parasitic Drug
Authors: Preethi S. , Padmapriya S. , Rajalakshmi A. N.
Published: May 2021

The study was aimed to formulate and evaluate dispersible tablets of a model anti-parasitic drug (XXX) with an objective to produce fast dispersion of tablets by reducing the disintegration time using three superdisintegrants like Sodium Starch Glycolate (SSG), Crospovidone (PVP K30) and Croscarmellose sodium (CCS) and also diluents namely MCC and Lactose by changing their concentrations in each formulations. Totally six formulations (F1-F6) were prepared by direct compression method and evaluated for hardness, thickness, weight variation, friability, wetting volume, wetting time, water absorption ratio, uniformity of dispersion, in-vitro disintegration time, Drug content, in-vitro dissolution test and release kinetics study. FTIR studies was carried out to see possible drug excipients interaction. The stability studies were performed as per ICH guidelines. Among the formulations F6 formulation was found to be promising as it showed better results than other five formulations with In-vitro disintegration time, percentage drug release and dispersion time of 16 ± 0.93 seconds, 98.32±0.54% and 66±1.30 seconds respectively. Further the FTIR results revealed that there was no interactionF between drug and excipients. Stability study of formulation showed no significant changes in tablet properties and the drug follows Higuchi release kinetics with Fickian diffusion mechanism.
Limits of stability among patients with Chronic Maxillary Sinusitis:
A Cross-sectional Comparative study
Authors: Kirthika S. Veena , N. Nabeena , K. Padmanabhan , Sudhakar Selvaraj , Paul Jibi , P. Senthil Selvam
Published: May 2021

Background: Sinusitis also known as Rhino sinusitis is the inflammation of sinuses that involves one or more cavities that could be due to bacterial or viral infection or even due to allergies. The patients may experience pain and tenderness around eyes, cheeks, nose and forehead, facial swelling, headache may be severe with nasal congestion. The secretions could have an impact on the vestibular apparatus which possibly may cause balance impairment. This study is intended to analyze the effect of chronic maxillary sinusitis (CMS) on balance. Objective: The aim of the study is to analyze the impact of CMS on the limits of stability. Materials and Methods: Thirty participants within the age group 20-40 were selected. Group A consisted of 15 patients with chronic maxillary sinusitis (CMS). Group B were matched controls (n=15) with the same age group, as that of the sinusitis group. Both male and female subjects within the age group of 20-40 years were included. Subjects with any other illness like trigeminal neuralgia, tension type headache, cervicogenic headache and other types of sinusitis were excluded. Functional Reach Test (FRT) between two groups were analysed Results: The mean FRT in patient with CS is 32.5 ± 9.5 cm. While in matched controls is 36.8 ± 7.9 cm. There exists significance difference (p=0.002) between them. Conclusion: Patient with chronic maxillary sinusitis has less functional reaching capability and thereby decreased limits of stability when compared to the matched peers.
Natural Polymers in Fast Dissolving Tablets
Authors: M.P. Ratnaparkhi , G.R. Karnawat , R.S. Andhale
Published: May 2021

Oral route is most preferable route of administration for various drugs, because it is convenient, economical, safest route. Fast dissolving tablets are popular nowadays, as they disintegrated in mouth within a few seconds without using water for swallow. Problems like Dysphagia in pediatric and geriatric patients have been overcome by formulating Fast dissolving tablet. Natural polymers are preferable because they are chemically inert, nontoxic, less expensive, biodegradable, and available easily than synthetic polymers. Natural polymers are obtained from the natural origin so they are devoid of any side effect. It is proved from the previous studies that Natural polymers are more-safe and effective than the synthetic polymers. Natural polymers improve the properties of tablet and they are used as binder, diluent, superdisintegrant, they also enhance the solubility of poorly water-soluble drug, decrease the disintegration time and provide nutritional supplement. The aim of the present article is to study various natural polymers used in fast dissolving tablets.
Viridescent Concoction of Genstein Tendentious silver Nanoparticles for Breast Cancer
Authors: Singh Aditya , Ansari Vaseem A. , Ahsan Farogh , Akhtar Juber , Khushwaha Poonam , Maheshwari Shubhrat , Rufaida Rufaida
Published: May 2021

Cancer predicament is a global concern because of the ability of swift growth to cause infection to the cell. Breast cancer is the fifth contemplative reason for cancer death many scientific approaches have been thriving to deal with it and to make anticancer agent, therapeutic, safe and effective. In this burgeon silver was found as antitumor agent with noteworthy properties of conductivity, stability, and activity. Soy isoflavones mainly derived from soybean have accure much attention as dietary components having inhibitory effects on breast cancer and prostate cancer in Asians, who consume 20-50 times more than Americans, soy diet act as a natural chemopreventive agent. Previous data show that nanoparticles of silver are effective against a wide spectrum of bacteria, fungi, viruses, some infectious diseases and burn wounds. Now genistein has been found to inhibit the growth of various cancer cell lines including prostate and breast cancer cells. Nanoparticles needed to be biosynthesized because of the expensive, physical and. chemical processes. Chemical synthesis also contributes to the appearance on the surface of some toxic chemical that can adversely affect medical applications. Green synthesis offers advances over chemical and physical method because it is price effective, environmentally friendly, easily scaled up for large scale synthesis and does not requires use high pressure, energy, temperature and toxic chemicals.
Emulgel-Novel Trend in Topical Drug Delivery System - Review Article
Authors: S Satya Lakshmi , R Divya , Rao Y Srinivasa , PV Kamala Kumari , K Deepthi
Published: May 2021

Aim: The main aim of this present article on emulgels is to compile the recent literatures with special focus on topical delivery of novel emulgels. Back ground: Topical drug delivery system is defined as a direct effect of drug containing medication to the skin to get the effect of drug or to cure disorders. Major disadvantage of conventional gel is that the delivery of hydrophobic drug. This can be overcome by emulgel. Emulgel systems are now a day’s mostly depends on the pharmaceutical scientists due to their substantial potential and act as drug delivery vehicle by adding a broad range of drug molecules. Results: Emulgels are mostly used for the delivery of analgesics, anti-inflammatory, anti-fungal, anti-acne drugs and various cosmetic formulations. So to know the potential of emulgel as delivery vehicles, this review gives summary of the ideal properties, formulation and characterization of emulgel.
Pengaruh Penggunaan Serat Rotan Terhadap Stabilitas Dan Durabilitas Untuk Bahan Tambah Campuran Lataston
Authors: Siada Putra Juinto , Inrinto Risal Alfin , Rahman Rais , Palinggi Monika.D.M.
Published: May 2021

Salah satu perkerasan jalan yang sering digunakan di Indonesia yaitu campuran Lataston. Dalam penelitian ini dilakukan pengujian terhadap karakteristik campuran Lataston HRS-WC dan HRS-BASE dengan memanfaatkan serat rotan sebagai bahan tambah. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa karakteristik bahan perkerasan dengan penambahan serat rotan memenuhi spasifikasi sebagai bahan lapisan perkerasan jalan. Hasil uji Marshall diperoleh karakteristik campuran Lataston HRS-WC dengan kadar serat rotan 10% mendapatkan Indeks Perendaman (IP) / Indeks Kekuatan Sisa (IKS) / durabilitas sebesar 94,77%  dan Lataston HRS-BASE dengan kadar serat rotan 10% mendapatkan Indeks Perendaman (IP) / Indeks Kekuatan Sisa (IKS) / Durabilitas sebesar 92,48%.

Kata Kunci : Lataston HRS-WC; HRS-BASE; Serat Rotan; Karakteristik Marshall Konvesional; Marshall immertion.
The Suitable COI Marker for Lobster of Genus Panulirus
Authors: Farajallah Achmad , Tirtaningsih Handayani Bintang Kusuma , Wardiatno Yusli
Published: May 2021

This study was conducted to analyze the COI (cytchrome oxidase subunit-1) sequences of members of the genus Panulirus, and determine the best region to use for species identification through DNA barcoding. Six samples were collected randomly from five sites in Indonesia. The three lobster species collected were P. femoristriga (Padang), P. homarus (Malang), and P. versicolor. A total of 1,516 sequences were analyzed using the software MEGA 6 for covering alignment, nucleotide variation, mutationrates, and genetic distance. Samples classified in the upper region (UR) consisted of 25 Panulirus species and 17 undetermined species, while samples classified in the lower region (LR) consisted of 11 Panulirus species and 2 undetermined species.
Synergistic Effect of Fungus Metarhizium anisopliae and Slow Acting Toxicants Fipronil and Imidacloprid against Subterranean Termites
Authors: Raza Shahid , Riaz Ambash , Rasib Khalid Zamir
Published: May 2021

Three experiments were conducted to check Coptotermes heimi termites mortality in different conditions. In first experiment, two termiticides; fipronil and imidacloprid of specific formulation 25 EC and 5% SC, respectively, were used. Different concentration dilutions were prepared and termites mortality assay was performed. Both formulations gave 100% termites mortality on their highest ppm concentration after one week. Second experiment was based on different spore concentrations of Metarhizium anisopliae that were applied on worker termites to check the lethal concentration of fungi. It was observed that spore concentration showed direct relationship with termites mortality which means, as the spore concentration increases, termite mortality also increases. Last experiment was conducted to check the synergistic effect of M. anisopliae and termiticides. The fungus was used in combination with termiticides, fipronil and imidacloprid, separately. The rate of mortality of termites which exposed to imidacloprid/fipronil and M. anisopliae simultaneously was higher than mortality of termites exposed to either treatment alone.
Nematodes Associated with Two Species of Mentha (Lamiaceae) in Balochistan, Pakistan
Authors: Khan Aly , Akhtar Javaid , Soomro Manzoor Hussain , Shaukat Syed Shahid
Published: May 2021

Nematodes associated with Mentha spicata L. and Mentha longifolia L. were investigated in Balochistan in various localities so as to assess the variation in density of different nematode species found in the rhizosphere. Ten species of nematodes were found associated with Mentha spicata while four species were found in the rhizosphere of M. longifolia. Significant differences in nematode density were recorded (p at the most p < 0.01). The dominant nematodes associated with Mentha spicata were Pratylenchus projectus and Merlinius khuzdarensis while those associated with Menthe longifolia were Xiphinema americanum and Pratylenchus thornei.
Insect Biodiversity in Brinjal Agro-Ecosystem
Authors: Chang Babar Hussain , Chang Asif Hussain , Lanjar Abdul Ghani , Bukero Aslam , Nizamani Imtaiz Ahmed , Rajput Ammara , Magsi Fida Hussain , Khan Mehroz , Asghar Farukh , Zhang Zehua
Published: May 2021

The experiment on insect biodiversity in brinjal (Solanum melongena L.) agro-ecosystem was conducted at village Mushtaque Kaleri near Tandojam, Hyderabad, Sindh, Pakistan during winter season 2015-2016. For this purpose ½ acre of brinjal crop was cultivated. Collection was done once a week through sweep net method. Data was collected by examining 30 plants and analyzed by using Shannon diversity index. The results showed that in brinjal agro-ecosystem 27 species of insects were recorded from 10th of December 2015 to 5th of March 2016. Among them 19 species were pests and 8 species were predators and pollinators. The highest diversity (H' =3.33) was recorded on 23 February, 2016 while the minimum (H' =2.15) was recorded on 01 December, 2015. The highest diversity (Hmax) 3.29 was recorded on 29 December, 2015 and 16 February, 2016 however, the lowest diversity (Hmax) 3.09 was recorded on 01 December, 2015 and 08 December, 2015. The maximum evenness (J' =1.02) was recorded on 26 January, 2016 and 23 February, 2016, respectively. Whereas minimum evenness (J' =0.69) was recorded on 01 December, 2015. The maximum richness (D=0.27) was recorded in two observations on 29 December, 2015 and 16 February, 2016. However, minimum richness (D=0.22) was recorded on 01 December, 2015 and 08 December, 2015 in brinjal agro-ecosystem.
Facile Synthesis and Characterization of Wollastonite Polyindole Composites to Study their Electrical Conductivity Behaviour
Authors: Javed Khalid , Kanwal Farah , Siddiqi Saadat Anwar , Atiq Shahid , Mushtaq Waheed , Ahmed Khalil
Published: May 2021

In this work pure polyindole and its composites with wollastonite have been prepared by using anhydrous ferric chloride (FeCl3) as an oxidizing agent. Wollastonite (CaSiO3) was prepared by sol gel method using citric acid, calcium nitrate and tetraethylorthosilicate (TEOS) for the synthesis of composites. Particle size of the synthesized wollastonite was 58.8 nm. Effect of wollastonite weight percentages ranging from 1-25% of the polyindole in polyindole wollastonite (PIn/CaSiO3) composites was studied. Chemical structure was elucidated for polyindole/wollastonite (PIn/CaSiO3) composites and wollastonite (CaSiO3) was done through Fourier transform infra red spectroscopy (FTIR), which revealed successful fabrication of polyindole/wollastonite (PIn/CaSiO3) composites and wollastonite (CaSiO3) particles. Scanning electron microscopic technique was used for surface morphological studies. Thermal stability of the composites was examined through thermogravimetry. Four probe method was used to measure DC-conductivity of the samples. Composites showed DC conductivity in the range, 3.71´10-7 Siemens per centimeter.
Comparative Study of Antimicrobial and Staining Activity of Selected Anthraquinone Dyes
Authors: Ajayi Olufunmilayo Adeola , Olatunji Gabriel Ademola
Published: May 2021

The staining activity of twelve (12) anthraquinone dye derivatives was carried out to investigate the potential of the compounds as staining agents. The reactions of the compounds on organism cell walls were determined, and a comparison was drawn between the mechanism of action of the compounds against established mechanism of reaction of standard dyes used in biological staining. These compounds are BRAM/acetylated PPD, BRAM/PAP/p-TsCl, BRAM/Biaryl/PAP and BRAM/BzCl/PAP, BRAM/aniline, BRAM/o-toluidine, BRAM/p-toluidine, BRAM/m-toluidine, BRAM/p-anisidine, BRAM/m-anisidine, BRAM/PAP, and BRAM/p-iodoaniline. The antibacterial and antifungal activity of these compounds was determined. BRAM/BzCl/PAP exhibited higher biological activity on the bacterial types than most of the controls. From the results of the antifungal test, BRAM/m-toluidine and BRAM/acetylated PPD indicated very significant activity as much as the controls. The staining tests carried out on the compounds show that they are viable alternatives to existing dyes currently used in bacterial and fungal identification.
Equilibrium and Thermodynamic Studies using Eco-Friendly Cola lepidota Seed Resins as Novel Adsorbents in the Removal of Pb (II) and Cd (II) Ions from Aqueous System
Authors: Obi Chidi , Pat-Okunbor Armstrong Ehiedu , Ibezim-Ezeani Millicent Uzoamaka
Published: May 2021

This study reveals the removal of Pb (II) and Cd (II) ions from aqueous system using unmodified Cola lepidota extract (UCE) and modified Cola lepidota extract resin (ECER). The modification was achieved by using ethanedioic acid and the adsorption process was carried out with respect to initial concentrations, temperature and pH. Phytochemical analysis of the seeds was done by Gas Chromatography Mass Spectrometry (GC-MS). The zero point charge was evaluated and Pb (II) and Cd (II) ions equilibrium concentration was determined using Atomic Absorption Spectrophotometer (AAS). The GC-MS spectra suggested the seed contained 22 compounds. The zero point charge of UCE and ECER was found to be 4.0 and 7.0, respectively. Percentage removal of Pb (II) and Cd (II) ions onto ECER and UCE gave 89.35%, 83.45%, 75.32% and 80.11%, respectively. Optimal temperatures were 313 K and 303 K for Pb (II) and Cd (II) ions onto UCE, 303 K and 353 K for Pb (II) and Cd (II) ions onto ECER with 97.60%, 91.04%, 97.44% and 90.22% metal ions removal. Optimal pH was 4.0 for Pb (II) ion onto UCE and ECER, 8.0 for Cd (II) ion onto UCE and 6.0 to 8.0 for Cd (II) ion onto ECER with 98.40%, 98.40%, 95.11% and 98.37% removal. Langmuir, Freundlich, Temkin, Dubinin-Radushkevich and Redlich-Peterson isotherm model equations were tested and the result showed that Freundlich adsorption isotherm model equation fitted well with the removal of the metal ions onto UCE and ECER. Adsorption of Pb (II) ion onto UCE and ECER and Cd (II) ion onto UCE was exothermic with negative entropy while Cd (II) ion onto ECER was endothermic with positive entropy. The change in Gibbs free energy, 11G0, was negative for all the metal ions. The unmodified Cola lepidota extract (UCE) and the ethanedoic acid Cola lepidota extract resin (ECER) can be recommended empirically as surfaces for heterogeneous reactions.
Characteristics of Thermal Neutron Flux Distribution in a Phantom Irradiated by Epithermal Neutron Beam from Double Layer Beam Shaping Assembly (DBSA)
Authors: Odin Bilal , Suparta Gede Bayu , Hermanto Arief , Palupi Dwi Satya , Sardjono Yohannes , A Rasito
Published: May 2021

A simulation study on the Double-layer Beam Shaping Assembly (DBSA) system has been carried out. This study used fast neutron beam resulting from reactions of 30 MeV protons with beryllium target. The MCNPX code was utilized to design the DBSA and the phantom as well as to calculate neutron flux on the phantom. The distribution of epithermal neutron flux and gamma in the DBSA and phantom were computed using the PHITS code. The spectrum of radiation beams generated by the DBSA shows the characteristics that the typical epithermal neutron flux of 1.0 x109 n/(cm2.s), the ratio of epithermal to the thermal and fast neutron flux of 344 and 85, respectively and the ratio of gamma dose to the epithermal neutron flux of 1.82 x 10-13 Gy.cm2. The test of epithermal neutron beams irradiation on the water phantom shows that epithermal neutrons are thermalized and penetrate the phantom up to 12 cm in depth. The maximum value of neutron flux is 1.1 x 109 n/(cm2.s) at a depth of 2 cm in phantom.
Outdoor Air Quality as Influenced by Vehicular Exhaust in Metropolitan City of Lahore, Pakistan
Authors: Kashif Saif-ur-Rehman , Shah Sadia Ismail , Arooj Fariha
Published: May 2021

This study was conducted to estimate the contribution of vehicular exhaust gases towards ambient air quality in Lahore, Pakistan during 2017. LANDCOM-III flue gas analyzer was used for determination of vehicular exhaust pollutants (CO, SO2, NO2, NO, H2S, HC) for five vehicles groups (motor bikes, Qingqi rickshaw, local cars, imported cars and public transport vans) from April to September, 2017. Major pollutants were compared with their National Environmental Quality Standards (NEQS) for the country. Ambient air quality was monitored using Haz scanner HIM-6000 during smog formation in the city in October and November, 2017. From the study, it was concluded that except local and imported cars, all vehicles groups emit high concentration of pollutants as compared to the standard values. It is also observed that public transport vehicles i.e. Qingqi rickshaw and vans contribute more towards atmospheric pollution as compared to other vehicle groups in the city. During smog formation in the city, PM2.5 and PM10, NO, NO2 (NOx) concentration was decreased whereas concentration of O3, H2S and VOCs increased in November than October. Ozone concentration during the smog was below NEQS indicating that smog was not totally photochemical smog but mainly originated from vehicular and industrial exhaust gases.
New-Coronavirus Infection from A Health Literacy Perspective: A Case Report
Authors: ÖZDEMİR Serdar , AKÇA Hatice , ALTUNOK İbrahim , ALGIN Abdullah , KOKULU Kamil
Published: May 2021

Health literacy is skills necessary for people to benefit from preventive health services in order to protect and improve their health. Poor health literacy levels are a public health problem worldwide. In this case report, we presented the patient who was considered as a high suspect COVID-19 infected and escaped from the hospital and we discussed it from the perspective of health literacy.
Nadir Benign Deri Eki Tümörü: Kutanöz Lenfadenoma
Authors: YILMAZ Bayram
Published: May 2021

Kutanöz lenfadenom, trikoblastomun adamantoid varyantı olarak sınıflandırılan benign adneksiyal bir deri tümörüdür. Nadir görülmekte olup ayırıcı tanıda derinin sık görülen tümörü bazal hücreli karsinom ile karışmaktadır. Patologlar için ayırıcı tanıda akılda tutulması gereken, bazal hücreli karsinom ile karışan, nadir görülen benign deri eki tümörünün histopatolojik ve immünohistokimyasal bulgularını sunduk.
Knowledge Representation for Debiasing
Authors:   ISTCS.org, Di Maio Paolad
Published: May 2021

Bias in Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning is a top concern for developers and users of intelligent technology. Intelligent systems can, in theory, be designed to identify and resolve algorithmic bias, but for this to be possible it is necessary to have an adequate knowledge representation of bias itself, which has never been fully achieved. Here a KR of bias is presented as a matrix and a relational set constituting the logical and functional foundation of an intelligent system capable of autonomously identifying, measuring and minimise algorithmic bias.
ANALISIS PERFORMA SPRAY KONDENSOR TIPE DIRECT CONTACT UNIT 3 PADA PEMBANGKIT LISTRIK TENAGA PANAS BUMI PT.X
Authors: Syahrial Edwin , Berlian Anggananda Berlian
Published: May 2021

Kondensor berfungsi untuk megkondensasikan uap bekas yang digunakan untuk memutar turbin. Kondensor yang digunakan merupakan kondensor dengan jenis kontak langsung (Direct Contact Condenser). Penelitian yang dilakukan adalah analisis terhadap performance kondenseor. Dalam data spesifikasi dilakukan perhitungan Heat Rate pada turbin yang mempunyai hasil sebesar 20.973,036 kJ/kWh dan untuk data aktual sebesar 20.088,783 kJ/kWh, jika di deviasikan sebesar 4,2%. Pada perhitungan efisiensi kondensor pada data spesifikasi sebesar 89,75% namun untuk data aktual 82,35%. Dan Kesetimbangan energi pada kondensor desain 0,02721, sedangkan aktual 0,02505. Dari hasil analisis ini maka didapat kesimpulan pada perhitungan Heat Rate ini melebihi batas nilai toleransi dari ASME PTC 6 sebesar 2%. Yang di sebabkannya nilai performa pada kondensor menurun yaitu tekanan pada kondensor memiliki perbedaan tekanan yang hampir banyak, sebesar 0,08 – 0,09 bar mempengaruhi kualitas steam yang masuk. Di karenakan tekanan pada kondensor sangat tergantung pada debit dan air pendingin dan isolasi dari peralatan tersebut. Tentunya hal ini akan berakibat naiknya pula perbedaan entalpi antara kondensor dengan turbin.
PERENCANAAN ULANG (REDESIGN) PEMBANGUNAN RUANG BELAJAR SMK AL- MURQONIYAH, HAMBALANG
Authors: Agita Kabdiyono Era , Syariful Akbar Riesa
Published: May 2021

Sekolah merupakan sarana penting dalam meningkatkan kehidupan dan kualitas hidup manusia tertutama dalam mutu pendidikan anak bangsa. Di dalamnya, terdapat kegiatan belajar dan mengajar bagi para siswa/siswi oleh guru-guru di sekolah. Tujuan penelitian pada laporan ini adalah merencanakan ulang (redesign) struktur bangunan gedung sekolah SMK Al-Murqoniyah dengan menggunakan SNI gempa SNI 1726 – 2012 dan SNI beton SNI  2847 – 2013. Direncanakan struktur gedung bertingkat 2 lantai dengan menggunakan metode sistem rangka pemikul momen dengan pemodelan struktur menggunakan portal 3 dimensi dengan bantuan program ETABS versi 2013. Gedung SMK Al – Murqoniyah didesain dengan struktur beton bertulang. Jumlah tulangan yang didapatkan dari hasil analisis untuk tulangan pelat (t=120 mm) digunakan tulangan D10-100 untuk masing-masing tumpuan dan lapangan, pada struktur balok  (200X400 mm) digunakan tulangan lentur 3D13 pada daerah tekan dan 3D13 pada daerah tarik, dengan jarak sengkang pada tumpuan adalah D10-100  pada daerah tumpuan dan D10-150 pada daerah lapangan, serta untuk tulangan lentur kolom (200X250 mm) digunakan tulangan 10D16 dan tulangan sengkang D10-100 pada daerah tumpuan dan tulangan D10-150 pada daerah lapangan. Berdasarkan hasil analisis yang telah dilakukan menggunakan bantuan program analisis struktur, dapat dinyatakan bahwa elemen struktur gedung ini aman secara analisis dan struktur gedung belajar SMK Al- Murqoniyah telah direncanakan sesuai kaidah perancangan yang berlaku.
Gebelerde prenatal tanı testlerinin ve sonuçlarının farkındalığı: Gaziantep’te yapılan kesitsel bir çalışma
Authors: PALA Elif , YİĞİTBAŞ Kenan , ALIN Muhammet Ali , DEMİRKOL Melek , OLCAR Emine Gizem , CESUR Fatma Betül , DİRİCAN Şevval , ÖZSAVAŞ İzel , TUĞCAN Beyza Nur , KANTAR Fulay , BAYSÖZ Onur , ÖZEL İbrahim , ALTINSOY Murat , ÇETİNKAYA Kaan Fevzi , KARADENİZ Pinar Gunel , ÖZKAPLAN Esra , SORAN Ozlem
Published: May 2021

Giriş: Prenatal tanı; doğum öncesinde anne karnındaki fetüse ait örneklerde kromozom veya gen düzeyinde araştırma yapılması işlemidir. Bu çalışmada, Gaziantep’te gebelerin prenatal tanı testleri ve sonuçları hakkında farkındalık seviyesini değerlendirmek amaçlanmıştır.

Gereç ve Yöntem: Araştırmamıza SANKO Üniversitesi Sani Konukoğlu Hastanesi Uygulama ve Araştırma Merkezi, Kadın Hastalıkları ve Doğum Polikliniğine gebelik takibi amacı ile başvuran 500 kadın dâhil edildi. Katılımcıların prenatal tanı testleri konusunda bilgi düzeyleri ve bu testlere yaklaşımı ile ilgili veriler, yüz yüze anket yöntemiyle toplanarak istatistiksel olarak değerlendirildi.

Bulgular: Katılımcılardan daha önce prenatal tanı testlerinden birini yaptıranların oranı %4.4 iken, %17.2’si daha önce prenatal tanı testlerini duyduğunu ve hangi durumlarda yapıldığını bildiğini belirtmiştir. Doktorlarının prenatal tanı testlerinden birini önermesi hâlinde %68.4’ü bu konuda bilgi sahibi olmadığı için önce araştırmayı, %10’u ise yaptırmamayı tercih edeceklerini ifade etmiştir. Yaptırmamayı tercih edenlerin %36.7’si sonucun gebelik devam kararında kendileri için önemsiz olacağını, %32.6’sı düşük riskinden veya sonucun olumsuz olmasından korkacağını ve %20.4’ü ise eşinin izin vermeyeceğini gerekçe göstermiştir. Bebeklerinde genetik olarak bir kusur tespit edilmesi hâlinde %82.9’u gebeliklerine devam etmeyi seçeceklerini belirtmiştir.

Tartışma: Çalışmamızın sonuçları Gaziantep’te prenatal tanı testleri konusundaki bilgi düzeyinin düşük olduğunu ve kadınların daha sağlıklı bir gebelik geçirebilmelerini sağlamak amacıyla konu ile ilgili geniş çaplı eğitim programlarının planlanmasının gerekliğini ortaya koymuştur.
Reflexiones sobre la educación universitaria en pandemia. Experiencia en odontología
Authors: Fernández María Belén
Published: May 2021

¿Cuándo fue que nos despertamos y nos dimos cuenta de que estábamos en una escena de película? Algo impensado para nosotros, un aislamiento, nos hizo sentir más que nunca que somos seres sociales. ¿Y qué ocurrió con la educación en este contexto? El modo en que el ámbito universitario atravesó la pandemia y la inclusión de la tecnología en la enseñanza odontológica invitan a reflexionar sobre los cambios que tuvieron lugar y que llegaron para quedarse.
Supplement inclusion on post-weaning foals’ (Mangalarga Marchador) diet with a protein supplement based on whey protein, glutamine, and lysine
Authors:   Universidade Federal de Alagoas, Escodro Pierre Barnabé , Almeida Mário Fernando Vilela de ,   Universidade Federal de Alagoas, Mariz Tobyas Maia de Albuquerque ,   Quimtia S.A., Weigel Rebeca Alves ,   Universidade Federal de Alagoas, Moreira Yane Fernandes ,   Universidade Federal de Alagoas, Borges Fatima Caroline Soares ,   Universidade Federal de Alagoas, Graboschii Amanda Caroline Gomes ,   Universidade Federal de Alagoas, Andrade Luan Luthzemberg Ferreira de ,   Universidade Federal de Alagoas, Matias Marcio Calixto ,   Universidade Federal de Alagoas, Ribeiro Julimar do Sacramento ,   Universidade Federal de Alagoas
Published: May 2021

The objective of this study was to evaluate the partial replacement effect on body measurements (body mass, muscle thickness, and fat thickness) of the concentrated fraction of foals’ diet with a protein supplement containing whey protein, glutamine, and lysine during the post-weaning period. Eighteen Mangalarga Marchador foals were randomly divided into two groups in the post-weaning phase, with nine animals each in the control group (CG) and the group receiving protein supplementation (WG). Based on 4% of their body weight (BW), the CG animals received a diet with roughage to concentrate in a ratio of 50:50, which composed of Cynodon sp. hay and a 15% crude protein (CP) commercial horse ration. The WG diet consisted of the same amount of hay used for the CG diet, half the amount of concentrate used in the CG diet, and 102 g of a protein supplement containing whey protein, glutamine, and lysine. During the experiment, five evaluations were performed, starting on the day of weaning (day 0), followed by evaluations conducted at 7, 14, 28, and 42 days after weaning. Body measurements, body mass, and thickness of the fat and muscle layers were assessed at each time point. The substitution of a portion of the commercial diet with protein supplement containing whey protein, glutamine, and lysine did not cause changes in the weight gain or linear measurements of Mangalarga Marchador foals during the post-weaning period; however, the change in diet increased muscle thickness and decreased fat thickness when compared to animals in the control group.
Effects of breeder age and short-term temperature stimulation during incubation on performance, organ weight, and carcass yield in male and female broilers
Authors:   Universidade Federal da Paraíba, Kaneko Isabelle Naemi , Fernandes Jovanir Inês Müller ,   Universidade Federal do Paraná, Cristo Adrieli Braga de ,   Universidade Federal do Paraná, Cruz Flavia Kleszcz da ,   Universidade Estadual do Maringá, Santos Tatiana Carlesso dos ,   Universidade Estadual do Maringá
Published: May 2021

Birds develop thermoregulatory control during the last days of incubation. Different temperature conditioning programs have been proposed to prepare broiler chicks for post-hatch life. This study aimed to investigate the effects of short-term temperature (STT) stimulation and breeder age on hatching performance, embryo development, yolk absorption, and post-hatch performance of male and female broilers. A 2 × 2 factorial completely randomized design was used, with two breeder ages (30 and 60 wk), two temperature incubation programs (control and STT), and 2,520 eggs per treatment. Eggs were distributed in two large-scale commercial incubators with a capacity of 120,960 eggs. The control group was subjected to a standard single-stage incubation program (37.2-37.4 °C), whereas the STT group was subjected to a temperature increment of 1 °C for 4 h on embryonic days 16, 17, 18, and 19. Embryos were analyzed at 16 and 19 days of incubation, and chicks at hatch. At 19 days of incubation, STT conditioning resulted in lower yolk sac weight in embryos from 60-wk-old breeders and higher relative weight of the gastrointestinal tract in embryos from 30-wk-old breeders. At hatch, males had lower residual yolk weight, females had greater length, and chicks from 60-wk-old breeders subjected to STT had higher body weight and relative weight of the gastrointestinal tract. Eggs from 30-wk-old breeders showed higher fertility and hatchability and lower infertility, mortality, and second-grade chick percentages. Regarding performance, it was found that males had higher body weight from 7 to 42 days of age and higher whole leg yields. Females, on the other hand, had higher fat yields. Breeder age and sex influenced gastrointestinal tract development, carcass yield, and performance. A 1 °C increase in incubation temperature for 4 h from days 16 to 19 of incubation affected yolk absorption and digestive tract development in chicks from 60-wk-old breeders without, however, influencing performance results.
The efficacy and clinical outcomes of transarterial embolization in acute massive upper gastrointestinal bleeding: a single-center experience
Authors: TAHTABASI Mehmet , KOLU Mehmet
Published: May 2021

Objective: To evaluate the efficacy of transarterial embolization (TAE) in the treatment of acute upper gastrointestinal bleeding
(UGIB) and identify potential factors affecting the treatment outcome.
Patients and Methods: Eighteen patients with UGIB treated with TAE were included in the study. The demographic data, causes of
bleeding, angiography findings, treatments applied, and clinical outcomes were retrospectively analyzed.
Results: Thirteen (72.2%) patients were male, five (27.8%) were female, and the mean age was 55 years (range: 33-68 years). A
pseudoaneurysm (n = 7; 38.9%) was the most common finding, followed by tumor staining (n = 4; 22.2%). The most common
pathology causing bleeding was peptic ulcer disease (n = 9; 50%). The most commonly embolized artery was the gastroduodenal
artery (n = 11; 61.1%). There were three (16.7%) patients with hemobilia due to iatrogenic hepatic artery pseudoaneurysm. In most
cases (n = 9; 50%), coils and polyvinyl alcohol particles were used in combination. Technical success was achieved in all patients. The
clinical success rate was 78.5% (11/14 patients) after the exclusion of patients who died for non-UGIB causes (n = 4; 22.2%).
Conclusion: Transarterial embolizati
Predicting Budget Revenues of the Republic of Congo: Multiple Linear Regression Approach
Authors: Safnat Kaito Itoba Ongagna Ipaka
Published: May 2021

Alongside political, legal and financial suggestions, prognosticating as part of a state's budget planning process endures a substantial element. An act that furnishes for and authorizing what the State hopes to recover as earnings along with what it intends to bear as expenditure for a calendar year and, however, which may be subject to revision during its implementation in reaction to the current economic situation; the state budget remains tactic for the extant, quality, functioning and organization of its Administration. As an oil-producing country, the Republic of Congo, which must, among other things, have the financial means to meet these ambitions, does not escape, like other countries selling hydrocarbons, the preponderance of revenues from this sector in its budget forecasts. In view of the unpredictability of international oil markets on which government revenues are largely dependent, the use of artificial intelligence would disclose ornaments in data volumes and model interdependent systems to generate outcomes synonymous with enhanced decision-making efficiency and value for money.

In this article, we will have to use Machine Learning to create the prediction model using secondary data from international organizations and official annals of the Government of the Republic of Congo, that is, the annual price of a barrel of oil and the budget foresees of state incomes and expenditures entered in various initial and altering finance laws between the years 1980-2019. This representation is based on the multiple linear retrogression algorithms that will ascertain the linear relationship between a dependent variable and independent or explanatory variables. This will also concede us to approximate the foretell of the value “state revenues” from the values “oil prices” and “state expenses”. As a result of the evaluation, the coefficient of determination (R2) of the performance of the dummy based on the test data is 99%. Finally, the stereotype will be practiced on a web interface granting users to enter the new independent data and then click a button to illustrate the result of the predictions of the dependent value.
The Effect of Auditor's Technical Abilities on the Quality of Financial Statement Information
Authors: Tjeng Prastika Suwandi , Nopianti Rina
Published: May 2021

The aim of this research is to provide empirical evidence and a discussion of the impact of the professional capacity of the auditor built into the aspects of information quality in the financial statements, experience, and communication. This is a quantitative study that employs the explanatory approach. This study's subjects are public accounting companies in Banten. The sample used in this analysis is the auditor who has worked for at least two years in the public accounting company in Banten. Primary data obtained from the questionnaires are the data form used in this analysis. Structural equation modeling is the computational analytical approach used in this research. The compilation of this research from the data collection that has been done reveals a considerable positive effect on the quality of financial statement information between the technical capacities of the auditor. This research shows that the greater the technical capacity of the auditors involved, the higher the quality of information in the financial report.
SIS Epidemic Model Birth-and-Death Markov Chain Approach
Authors: Nzokem A.H.
Published: May 2021

We are interested in describing the dynamics of the infected size of the SIS Epidemic model using the Birth-Death Markov process. The Susceptible-Infected-Susceptible (SIS) model is defined within a population of constant size M; the size is kept constant by replacing each death with a newborn healthy individual. The life span of each individual in the population is modelled by an exponential distribution with parameter α; the disease spreads within the population is modelled by a Poisson process with a rate λ_I. λ_I=βI(1-I/M)  is similar to the instantaneous rate in the logistic population growth model. The analysis is focused on the disease outbreak, where the reproduction number (R=β/α) is greater than one. As methodology, we use both numerical and analytical approaches. The numerical approach shows that the infected size dynamics converge to a stationary stochastic process. And the analytical results determine the distribution of the stationary stochastic process as a normal distribution with mean (1-1/R)M and Variance M/R when M becomes larger.
The universality of the support and care processes as a task and challenge for the Social Services Centre
Authors: Kromolicka Barbara
Published: May 2021

The article presents the ongoing change of current social assistance, which is made selectively, i.e., with a focus on supporting and assisting people in a particularly difficult life situation. The change focuses on service activities that ensure universal care and support for all citizens. The legal basis for this change is the Act on the provision of social services by social service centres [pl. Ustawa o realizacji usług społecznych przez centra usług społecznych] of July 19 2019 which enables the creation of social service centres in local communities.
Manifestations of IgG4-related disease in the head and neck
Authors: Kamiński Bartłomiej , Millak-Wojtan Dorota , Guzera Zbigniew
Published: May 2021

IgG4-related disease (IgG4-RD) is an immune-mediated disease condition that can affect almost any organ, including the head and neck. It is a chronic, systemic inflammation of unknown etiology. Tumor formation is the most common clinical symptom. Any tumor in the head and neck area is always a concern for an otorhinolaryngologist, head and neck surgeon, that we are dealing with malignant neoplastic growth. Ultrasound imaging, computer tomography, magnetic resonance imaging and even fine needle aspiration biopsy usually do not exclude neoplastic hyperplasia. Only open biopsy or excision biopsy followed by histopathological examination suggest the diagnosis of IgG4-RD, which requires further diagnosis, mainly serological. The authors present the most common IgG4-RD in the head and neck area, diagnostic criteria and their differentiation from apparently similar diseases.
Uma Abordagem Baseada em Agentes para o Teste Caixa Preta de Agentes Racionais: Um Estudo de Caso com Agentes Reativos
Authors: De V. Silveira Raquel , L. de Campos Gustavo Augusto , Cortés Mariela I.
Published: May 2021

Nos referenciais disponíveis para orientar o projeto de agentes existem poucas técnicas de testes para validá-los. Sabe-se que essa validação depende dos casos de teste selecionados, os quais devem gerar informações que identifiquem os componentes do agente testado que estão causando o desempenho insatisfatório. Este trabalho propõe uma abordagem que visa contribuir com o teste destes programas através do agente Thestes que resolve o problema de seleção de casos de teste e do agente ProMon que realiza o diagnóstico das falhas do agente testado. Os primeiros experimentos visaram avaliar a abordagem selecionando casos de teste para programas de agentes reativos simples e com estado interno em ambiente parcialmente observável.
Uma Ontologia que Estabelece os Relacionamentos de Dependência entre as Práticas de Gerência de Projetos constantes nos modelos CMMI-DEV e MR-MPS-SW
Authors: Yoshidome Ewelton Yoshio Chiba , Oliveira Sandro Ronaldo Bezerra
Published: May 2021

Este artigo apresenta uma ontologia de gerência de projetos, na qual estabelece os relacionamentos de dependência entre as práticas (práticas específicas e resultados esperados) deste processo constantes nos modelos CMMI-DEV e MR-MPS-SW, com o objetivo de apoiar consultores- implementadores iniciantes destes modelos no entendimento sobre o assunto. Desta forma, esta pesquisa irá auxiliar consultores e empresas desenvolvedoras de software que almejam a melhoria em seu processo. Para isto, foi realizada uma pesquisa de campo em três empresas com avaliações oficiais com o intuito de coletar evidências para realizar a instanciação e avaliação da ontologia.
Usando Análise de Redes Sociais para Investigar a Disseminação do Conhecimento em Melhorias de Processos de Software
Authors: Viana Davi , De Souza Cleidson , Cabral Reinaldo , Dib Mario , Vieira Andréia , Ferreira Raymundo , Conte Tayana
Published: May 2021

Melhorias de Processo de Software (MPS) precisam englobar toda a organização para garantir que as evoluções dos processos sejam adotadas. Contudo, é necessário analisar como os conhecimentos sobre essas evoluções são compartilhados, a fim de aplicar esforços adequados ao contexto da organização. Este artigo descreve a utilização da técnica de análise das redes sociais visando estudar como o conhecimento sobre o processo e sua melhoria é disseminado em organizações. Os resultados obtidos permitiram identificar colaboradores chave e obstáculos que influenciam a transmissão do conhecimento. Este tipo de análise pode auxiliar na melhoria da disseminação de conhecimentos relacionados à MPS, facilitando assim a aprendizagem.
Adoção de Práticas Ágeis em um Ambiente Tradicional: Um Estudo de Caso
Authors: Costinhas Carlos Eduardo Azevedo , Santos Gleison
Published: May 2021

Convencer uma organização a mudar o paradigma de desenvolvimento para adoção de metodologias ágeis pode não ser trivial e requer planejamento e execução de ações coordenadas. Este artigo apresenta uma iniciativa de melhoria de processos de software com foco na adoção de práticas ágeis em uma equipe de desenvolvimento de uma grande empresa de telecomunicações. Resultados obtidos incluem: aproximação das áreas técnicas e de negócio; melhorias na comunicação e gestão de atividades; otimização da capacidade de trabalho; redução da rejeição às mudanças e apoio das gerências para implantação de melhorias nos processos.
Avaliando a qualidade de um aplicativo web móvel através de um teste de usabilidade: um relato de experiência
Authors: Valentim Natasha M. Costa , Rabelo Jacilane , Silva Williamson , Coutinho Wallison , Mota Álvaro , Conte Tayana
Published: May 2021

A crescente utilização de dispositivos móveis tem incentivado as empresas a buscar uma maior qualidade dos aplicativos usados nestes dispositivos, tornando-os fáceis de utilizar. Um dos métodos de avaliação que auxilia na melhoria da qualidade é o teste de usabilidade. Este envolve o usuário interagindo com a própria aplicação, possibilitando a descoberta de problemas de maneira mais eficaz. Neste artigo, relatamos um caso prático de teste de usabilidade em um aplicativo educacional chamado Education Hub. Os resultados desta experiência mostram a possibilidade de realizar testes de usabilidade eficazes, com baixo custo e com diferentes perfis de usuário.
Contribuições à Qualidade de um Produto com Testadores de Diferentes Perfis: Um Relato de Experiência
Authors: Souza Mirian , Barroso Ellen , Vieira Andréia , Almeida Adriane , Gomes Lucas , Dias Neto Arilo
Published: May 2021

Este artigo apresenta um relato de experiência de um projeto de testes de software que tinha como principal objetivo verificar a aceitação de um produto no mercado brasileiro. Os testes desse produto deveriam ser realizados por diferentes perfis de usuários, nas cinco regiões do Brasil. Como resultado, foi possível observar que a colaboração de diferentes perfis testando o mesmo produto foi importante na identificação de falhas e melhorias, agregando valor à qualidade do produto.
A Percepção de uma Equipe sobre o Processo de Gerência de Configuração em Relação ao MPS.BR Nível F: Um Estudo de Caso
Authors: Dias Jr. José Jorge L. , Da Silva Arkjoaquitonyo E. , Dias Fernanda N. M.
Published: May 2021

A gerência de configuração (GCO) é um dos processos exigidos para se atingir a maturidade do nível F do MPS.BR. Empresas que desejam atingir este nível de maturidade definem o processo e o controlam para que esse seja utilizado de maneira efetiva. Entretanto, é importante entender as percepções da equipe em relação ao uso do processo. Neste sentido, este trabalho apresenta um estudo de caso, apoiado por metodologia qualitativa, para analisar as percepções de uma equipe em relação aos resultados esperados do processo de GCO do MPS.BR e verificar se estas percepções refletem os resultados das auditorias realizadas.
PLeTs - Uma Linha de Produto de Ferramentas de Teste Baseado em Modelos
Authors: Rodrigues Elder De Macedo , Zorzo Avelino Francisco
Published: May 2021

Nos últimos anos, uma grande diversidade de ferramentas de teste foi desenvolvida para apoiar as atividades de teste de software. No entanto, a maioria delas foram individualmente e independentemente desenvolvidas. Assim, elas enfrentam dificuldades de integração, evolução, manutenção e reutilização. Linhas de Produto de Software (LPS) oferece a possibilidade de gerar sistematicamente produtos de software a custos mais baixos, em menor tempo e com maior qualidade. Neste trabalho, é proposta uma LPS de ferramentas de teste que suportam Teste Baseado em Modelos. Além disso, são apresentado dois exemplos de uso, realizados em cooperação com uma indústria de TI, onde foram geradas a partir de nossa LPS quatro ferramentas de teste que suportam TBM.
Planejamento de Programa de Melhoria Abordagem Multimodelo
Authors: Ramos Cristiane Soares , Oliveira Khátia Marçal , Da Rocha Ana Regina
Published: May 2021

O uso de modelos de melhoria tem sido uma estratégia amplamente adotada para alcance de objetivos de negócio em organizações de software. A diversidade de serviços prestados e de modelos existentes aumenta a complexidade da seleção do modelo mais adequado, principalmente em ambientes multimodelo. Este trabalho apresenta uma proposta de estratégia para apoiar o planejamento de programas de melhoria de processo em ambiente multimodelo. Ela está fundamentada em Questões Críticas que são identificadas nos níveis estratégico, tático e operacional, direcionam os objetivos do programa de melhoria e a análise do retorno do investimento.