bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
STRUCTURE AND DYNAMICS OF SNOW AND ICE FORMATIONS IN THE KHIBINY MOUNTAINS IN THE 21ST CENTURY
Authors: Vikulina M.A. , Romanenko F.A. , Zimin M.V. , Efimova L.E. , Pokrovskiy B.G.
Published: July 2023

In 1958 V.F. Perov, staff member of the Khibiny Research and Training Station of the MSU Faculty of Geography, described four snow-ice formations in the Khibiny Mountains and classified them as very small glaciers. Until our research began in 2005, these glaciers were not studied in detail. We used field observations, drilling, GIS and remote sensing methods to study the structure of the glaciers and evaluate changes in their geometry during 60 years. The snow-ice formations were drilled through for the first time and the ice cores underwent geochemical and isotope-oxygen analyses. The thickness of ice kernels varies from 0,2 to 1,6 m. Our investigations showed that despite a slight degradation, the glaciers` area remains relatively stable since 1958. This fact may be caused by the increase in solid precipitation in recent years. According to the analysis of climatic changes, in the early 2000s a decrease in snowfall was observed in the Khibiny Mountains. The maximum snow thickness at the meteorological site of the Khibiny station in 2002-2003 winter period was 55 cm. This could be a factor of more than 2 times decrease of glacier areas during 2000-2010. After 2007 there has been an increase in snow precipitation, and the maximum snow depth of 180 cm was observed in 2020, the absolute maximum for the whole period of observations (1984-2020). According to published data the increase in mean annual temperature at the plains of the Kola Peninsula is 2,3 ± 1°C during the last 50 years. However, mean monthly temperatures of the summer do not rise. We consider that, along with recently increasing snow precipitation, this is exactly what determine rather stable state of snow-ice formations in the Khibiny Mountains, which appeared to be more resistant to climate warming than mountain glaciers.
Mental health and help-seeking of parents of children with psychiatric illness
Authors:   Department of Psychiatry, Smt. Kashibai Navale Medical College and General Hospital, Narhe, Pune, Maharashtra, India, Deshpande Sharmishtha S , Shukla Bhooshan ,   Department of Psychiatry, Smt. Kashibai Navale Medical College and General Hospital, Narhe, Pune, Maharashtra, India, Patare Bhakti ,   Department of Psychiatry, Smt. Kashibai Navale Medical College and General Hospital, Narhe, Pune, Maharashtra, India, Dalaya Shriya ,   Department of Psychiatry, Smt. Kashibai Navale Medical College and General Hospital, Narhe, Pune, Maharashtra, India
Published: July 2023

Background: A child with significant mental health problems evokes significant stress for the parent. We interviewed parents about their help-seeking experiences for the child's problem and assessed them for common mental health problems. Objectives: To study parental mental health in the presence of psychiatric illness in their child and to document pathways of care traversed before reaching the Psychiatrist Materials and Methods: After Institutional Ethics Committee's permission, we assessed the parents of 35 children coming to child psychiatry Out-patient Department. A semi-structured proforma and Depression Anxiety Stress Scale–21 (DASS-21) were used. A descriptive analysis of continuous and nominal variables was done, followed by comparative statistics. Results: Thirteen out of 35 parents (37.14%) had significant mental health problems,10 of them were moderate to severe. Distressed parent often had a child above 12 years of age (7 out of 10). Multiple nonmedical help-seeking was common. This was often due to lack of information than due to stigma. More boys than girls were seen in the patient population. Diagnoses in children varied; Neurodevelopment disorders were seen in 45.7%. We found parental mental health was worse in the case of primary psychiatric disorders in children like anxiety and mood disorders than neurodevelopment disorders. Conclusion: A significant number of parents have stress-related and neurotic symptoms after the onset of psychiatric illness in their child. Fathers who have significant mental health issues should be cared for. We can routinely screen for parental psychopathology in child psychiatric cases for better outcomes and to provide better family support.
La transduction dans la création de la musique visuelle en temps différé
Authors: López Charles Carlos
Published: July 2023

Le coût de traitement computationnel nécessaire pour transférer des données entre le son, le geste et l'image numériques pose des contraintes considérables sur la quantité, la qualité et les processus de manipulation qu’un artiste peut réaliser sur ces matériaux en temps réel. Cet article introduit des techniques et outils logiciels pour établir des transferts de données entre divers espaces de représentation (comme des signaux audio ou vidéo, des bases des données ou des algorithmes génératifs, par exemple) en temps différé. Trois exemples de l’usage des idées présentées sont décrits pour analyser les avantages que cette approche pour la création audiovisuelle.
Vers un Gradus ad Parnassum pour l’Informatique Musicale
Authors: Lazzarini Victor
Published: July 2023

L’informatique musicale existe depuis plus de 60 ans. Depuis les premières expériences de Max Mathews, elle a évolué vers une relation symbiotique entre art et science, l’art donnant un sens à la science et la science permettant à l’art d’aller de l’avant. Les compositeurs qui veulent s’engager sur ce terrain ont besoin de concilier ces deux aspects. Des compétences sont à acquérir qui sont très différentes de celles qui sont normalement procurées par les formations musicales traditionnelles. Parfois, les compositeurs collaborent avec des techniciens pour créer les pièces avec les technologies, mais nous pensons qu’un musicien informaticien devra apprendre les outils de son métier et qu’il est temps de développer ce que serait un Gradus ad Parnassum pour l’Informatique Musicale.
Le Web, une solution ubiquitaire et accessible pour l’enseignement et la pratique temps-réel de la musique
Authors: Cipierre Thomas
Published: July 2023

L’idée principale de ce texte est que le Web pourrait changer les expériences d’apprentissage et les concerts de musique électronique grâce à des applications et des contrôles ubiquitaires. Après une argumentation sur l’intérêt pédagogique d’une approche modulaire, quelques outils actuels du développement Web sont présentés, afin de proposer une base de construction d’applications complexes, les plus pérennes possible.
Une approche de l’électronique « live »
Authors: Ferreira José Luís
Published: July 2023

L’un des grands défis de la musique mixte est l’articulation entre les structures musicales de la partition et les sons générés électroniquement (générés par ordinateur ou transformés, en temps réel ou différé). Pour cela, nous dépendons à la fois de facteurs humains et technologiques. Ainsi, l’une des principales questions est : quelles stratégies peuvent être employées pour répondre aux besoins expressifs et musicaux du compositeur. Dans cet article, nous en discuterons quelques-unes, ainsi que la reconnaissance de l’interprète informatique et l’implémentation de ce que j’appelle le système Ohne.
Use of RGP lens as Temporary Keratoprosthesis in Open-Sky Technique for Heterotopic Autokeratoplasty
Authors: Umel Allurie , Siazon Richmond , de la Paz Maria Fideliz
Published: July 2023

PURPOSE

To present a case of a combined procedure of heterotopic autokeratoplasty and ECCE with posterior chamber intraocular lens (IOL) implantation, and to demonstrate the novel use of an RGP lens as a safe, cost-effective alternative to temporary keratoprosthesis.

REPORT OF CASE

A 65/F presented with blindness, OS from glaucoma but with a clear cornea, and corneal decompensation with cataract in OD with good visual potential.

Heterotopic autokeratoplasty was performed due to the scarcity of corneal allografts and the high-risk nature of the case, with ECCE and IOL implantation in OD due to lens opacity. Temporary keratoprosthesis (TKP) (such as Eckardt and Landers models) was substituted with RGP due to lower cost and accessibility.

Pre-placement of two polyglactin perpendicular mattress sutures in the episclera at the horizontal and vertical positions was done and left untied. Next, left corneal trephination was performed using an 8-mm vacuum trephine, followed by the instillation of oculoviscosurgical device (OVD) and placement of a 10-mm diameter RGP lens over the left open globe, secured in place by tying the pre-placed overlying cross sutures. Then, right corneal trephination using a similar-sized trephine proceeded. Cataract was extracted in open-sky technique with IOL in the bag implantation. The clear left corneal button was then transplanted to OD and vice-versa. Postoperatively, VA improved from hand motions to 10/200 (Day 1). The graft remained clear 4 weeks post-op with further improvement in VA. IOP was maintained below 15 mmHg.

CONCLUSION

Heterotopic autokeratoplasty is a valid option for unilateral cornea blind patients who have clear corneas in the fellow eye with no visual potential. This is useful in countries where corneal transplantation is costly, especially during time of pandemic when corneal allografts are scarce. In our experience, it can be safely performed using an RGP lens as a safe and cost-effective alternative to temporary keratoprosthesis.
The prevalence of Hypertension among patients with hyperlipidemia in Imam Muhammed Ibn Saud Islamic University medical center
Authors: Alshammari Mohammad R. , Alzeer Abdulmajeed Mansour , Alharbi Majed Ghanem , Albarrak Maha Sulaiman , Albogami Mazen Ayedh
Published: July 2023

Background: The prevalence of cardiovascular diseases and their complications is rising, and they are considered the leading reason of death, along with disability, in many nations (1). Among the other cardiovascular risk factors, hypertension and dyslipidemia play a crucial role in developing various disorders, but most importantly, cardiovascular diseases (2), (3). Aim: To measure the prevalence of hypertension among hyperlipidemic patients at Imam Mohammad Ibn Saud Islamic University (IMSIU) medical center. Additionally, we set out to measure the prevalence of diabetes mellitus among the same sample. Methods: The present study is an observational retrospective study that includes collecting data from medical records in a cardiology clinic from 16/03/2017 to 25/04/2021 at the IMSIU medical center in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Results: There were 413 subjects in total who took part in the investigation, with males constituting 85.7% of the sample. In addition, 83.1% of the patients were over the age of 40. It was recognized that among patients with hyperlipidemia, hypertension was reported in 60.1% of them. Also, 58.7% of patients with hyperlipidemia have diabetes mellitus. Regarding prescriptions, 75.1% of the patients were on lipid-lowering medications. Besides, it was noticed that the prevalence of diabetes mellitus and hypertension rose dramatically with age. Conclusion: It was revealed that most patients with hyperlipidemia also have concurrent hypertension. On top of that, most hyperlipidemic patients are diagnosed with diabetes mellitus. Overall, the main findings support previous studies’ results that suggest an association between hyperlipidemia and hypertension. Keywords: Hypertension; Hyperlipidemia; Diabetes Mellitus.
COMPORTAMENTO DE CIDADANIA ORGANIZACIONAL: ANÁLISE QUALITATIVA
Authors: Oliveira Bruna Brant de , Estivalete Vania de Fátima Barros , Ramadam Amanda , Oliveira Gabriele Caroline de
Published: July 2023

O objetivo deste estudo consiste em analisar as percepções dos eletricistas e encarregados de turma que atuam em uma concessionária de energia elétrica localizada no Rio Grande do Sul, acerca das dimensões dos Comportamentos de Cidadania Organizacional. A coleta de dados ocorreu por meio de entrevistas individuais e a análise foi efetivada por meio das categorias definidas a priori: Divulgação da Imagem Organizacional, Sugestões Criativas e Cooperação com os Colegas. Os resultados demonstram que os trabalhadores percebem essas dimensões no seu trabalho, o que implica em sentir orgulho da atividade que desenvolvem; dar suporte aos colegas e manifestar suas ideias.
The Effect of Nigella sativa Powder on Blood Sugar and Lipid Profiles in Type 2 Diabetic Patients
Authors: Javaheri Javad , Asgari Mina , Ghafarzadegan Rezvan
Published: July 2023

Background: Diabetes is a chronic metabolic disease that impairs plasma lipid levels and prone a person to cardiovascular diseases. Since standard therapies in diabetes control fail in many patients, using herbal medicines in these patients has been considered. Objectives: The present study aimed to evaluate the effect of Nigella sativa (NS) seed powder on blood sugar and fat profile in type 2 diabetic patients. Methods: Eighty patients with type 2 diabetes were recruited and randomly assigned into control and experimental groups. The experimental group received a capsule containing Nigella sativa seed powder for two months, and the control group received a placebo. Blood glucose and lipid profile data were statistically analyzed at the end of two months. This study was conducted in diabetic clinic of Khomein City during the 2019 - 2020 year. The groups were compared using a repeated measures analysis of variance (ANOVA) test. Results: The mean age of patients was 53.82 in the experimental group and 55.12 in the control group. In comparison between the two measurements before and after the interventions, the variables glycosylated hemoglobin (HbA1c), cholesterol (Chol), and high-density lipoprotein (HDL) showed a statistically significant difference (P = 0.0001). The interactive effect between the control and intervention groups before and after the interventions was statistically significant for the postprandial glucose (PPG) variable (P = 0.035). Conclusions: The results of our study showed that the consumption of NS seed in diabetic patients could change the fat profile and reduce hemoglobin HbA1c, which indicated that Nigella sativa seed had been effective in reducing blood sugar over time.
Daggers of New Guinea: distribution, styles and functions
Authors: Martin Soukup
Published: July 2023

Th is review is focused on bone daggers, the objects, which were widespread during colonial era, as well as in earlier times in New Guinea. Production and use of these daggers has decreased due to modernization occurring among inhabitants of the island. Th ese, indeed specific tools, were manufactured from bones gained from cassowaries, crocodiles and humans. Th e description of the main types of bones daggers and knives linked to particular areas of New Guinea are examined in the review. Article also follows its aesthetic values, functionalities, along with its social importance and cultural symbolism.
Kvantitativní přístup v kvalitativní doméně práva: odpověď autorů
Authors: Smejkalová Terezie , Novotná Tereza , Harašta Jakub
Published: July 2023

Tento text představuje odpověď na příspěvky Ondřeje Kadlece, Jaroslava Benáka, Lukáše Králíka a Arkady Alexandrova a Pavla Ondřejka reagující na knihu Citační analýza judikatury. Jejich reakce a podněty diskutujeme napříč čtyřmi kategoriemi: Povinnost následovat judikaturu a stare decisis, silné a slabé stránky konceptu optimální relevance, silné a slabé stránky „makropohledu“ na české citační prostředí, které pak úzce souvisí s otázkami proveditelnosti navrhovaných cest dalšího výzkumu a reflexe navazujícího výzkumu provedeného Alexandrovem a Ondřejkem.
Artificial Intelligence and Medical Devices: Do We Need New Regulation?
Authors: Zikmundová Klára
Published: July 2023

The article deals with the legal aspects of the use of artificial intelligence in health care, with a focus on clinical decision support systems and surgical robots. Emphasis is placed on the regulation of medical devices and product liability. The author analyses how the current European legislation affects the use of the above technologies in health care and examines its shortcomings. She then uses these findings to evaluate whether new comprehensive legislation is needed or whether it would be sufficient to adjust the current legislation to the specific features of artificial intelligence.
The Unwanted Paradoxes Of the Right to Be Forgotten
Authors: Vardanyan Lusine , Kocharyan Hovsep , Hamulák Ondrej , Mesarčík Matúš , Kerikmäe Tanel , Kookmaa Tea
Published: July 2023

The dynamic development of digital and informational technologies raises the issue of proper and effective protection of human privacy, which, in turn, is gradually turning from a real fundamental right into a kind of illusion. Just a piece of information about an individual distributed on the Internet may leave its negative and often indelible mark on the life and reputation of the addressee of such information, regardless of the legality and reliability of such information. And even if such information is subsequently recognized as false and/or vicious and even removed from public access, the addressee of the information will still be associated with such information in the social consciousness. In this regard, each person is at risk on the Internet, where anyone can potentially become the victim of a single publication or a post of an Internet user. In this context the emergence of the phenomenon of the right to be forgotten in European legal reality may be considered as a step forward in the question of human privacy protection in the digital age. However, this right is not without drawbacks. The most significant of these drawbacks will be analyzed in this paper, such as the practical difficulties of thoroughly exercising this right and the difficulties posed by new technological developments.
Hop bitterness in beer evaluated by computational analysis
Authors: Paredes Ramos María , M López Vilariño José
Published: July 2023

Beer flavour and aroma are greatly influenced by the hop(s) employed in the brewing process. The iso-α-acids post wort boiling are the major compounds responsible for bitterness, which are detected by the bitter taste receptors (TAS2Rs) in oral taste buds. This family of receptors is activated in the presence of bitter molecules, which send chemical signals to the brain, making it possible to differentiate whether the detected molecules have a pleasant taste (or not). It is of interest to predict the behaviour of hop compounds towards bitter receptors such that the bitterness of different hop varieties can be predicted based on quantitative analysis of composition. Computational simulation, based in high-performance computing (HPC), allow the simulation of interactions of molecules with the various TAS2Rs, enabling the prediction the bitterness of these hop compounds. These techniques, will soon enable the design of beverages with customised flavours, greatly reducing the need for experimental evaluation. In this work, α and β-acids, iso-α-acids, and prenylflavonoids are analysed against the bitter receptors TAS2R10, TAS2R14 and TAS2R46.  Using computational blind docking and molecular dynamics, xanthohumol was identified to have the highest bitter profile.
Overview of Pesticide Usage, Misuse and Its Impact on Environmental Degradation in South-western States and Some Part of Northern States in Nigeria
Authors:   Department of Science Laboratory Technology, Oyo State Collegeof Agriculture and Technology, Igboora,Nigeria, S.A Okewole, ,   Department of Science Laboratory Technology, Oyo State Collegeof Agriculture and Technology, Igboora,Nigeria, R.A. Rafiu, ,   Department of FisheryTechnology, Oyo State College of Agriculture and          Technology, Igboora,Nigeria., M. A Amusat, ,   Department of Biology,Emmanuel Alayande University of Education, Erelu,Oyo, Nigeria
Published: July 2023

This study assessed and oversees the pesticides usage, misuse and its effects on environmental degradation in Southwest and some Northern part of Nigeria. It also gathered information on why farmers misused the pesticides. Data for this study were collected from secondary sources like books, electronic sources, experimental and field reports. It was discovered from the literature searched that males were majorly pesticide users than the females. Higher education levels of farmers reduced the misuse of pesticides. Majority of farmers were reusing pesticide containers for keeping valuable thing in homes and that pesticides which are highly toxic are being used by farmers. It was also noted that, farmers are misusing agrochemicals due to inappropriate use of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment), mixing of two chemicals which are meant to perform different role, lack of checking expiry dates on the pesticides containers and inability of many farmers to read and understand the instructions on pesticide containers. Many farmers experience discomforts such as vomiting, itching eyes, burning sensation, dizziness, nausea etc. Impact of pesticides on the environment were revealed to have detrimental effect on hatching of egg of some aquatic organisms, hinders reproductive and endocrine systems and contamination of food, water, death of livestock, fish death and loss of biodiversity as a result of environmental hazards caused by pesticide usage. It is therefore concluded that farmers should be encouraged to use their complete PPE during pesticides application to avoid having discomfort, and the use of pesticides should not be anchored by old age farmers. Moreso, banned pesticides should be monitored not to be sold in the market, adult education should be organized for the pesticide users and encourage proper disposal of pesticide cans into appropriate incinerator after used.
Assessment of Camel Mange Mite Prevalence In Kumbi Woreda, Eastern Harergae, Ethiopia
Authors:   College of Veterinary Medicine, Department of Veterinary Public Health, Haramaya University, Eastern Hararghe, Ethiopia., Mustefa Ame Mohammedkemal , Mohammed Ahmedyasin ,   Department of Veterinary Medicine, Haramaya Woreda Veterinary Clinic, Eastern Hararghe, Ethiopia, Mohammed Kedir ,   Department of Veterinary Medicine, Gurawa Woreda Dogu Veterinary Clinic, Eastern Hararghe, Ethiopia, Usman Misra ,   Department of Veterinary Medicine, Bedeno Woreda Furda Veterinary Clinic, Eastern Hararghe, Ethiopia
Published: July 2023

Camel mange, an exceedingly infectious ectoparasitism brought on by the parasite mite Sarcoptes scabiei and spread through direct or indirect contact, is one of the most significant parasitic disorders afflicting camels in Ethiopia. Economically significant infectious camel illness called camel mange affects the health and production of these animals. In order to ascertain the prevalence of camel mange mites and related risk factors in Kumbi woreda in Eastern Hararghe, Ethiopia, a cross-sectional study was carried out between May and November 2019. A total of 384 animals were randomly chosen for this investigation, and 96 camels tested positive for mange mite infestation. Skin scrapings were used to recover mange from suspicious lesions, which were then inspected under a microscope. As a result, 25% of camels were discovered to have mange mites. In every skin scraping sample taken from the suspected mange mite lesions, only Sarcoptes scabiei var. cameli mite species was found. PA, sex, age, physical condition status, and herd size were thought to be risk factors. Only the herd size and body condition shows a statistically significant difference in the prevalence of mange mites (P 0.05), whereas the PA, sex, and age did not exhibit any significant differences in mange infestation. According to this study, mange mites are present in camel papulations in the Kumbi woreda, which may negatively impact the health and productivity of the camels. To lessen the impact of mange mite infestation on camel husbandry, more emphasis should be placed on improving the management system, along with additional research and control measures.
Formulation And In-Vitro Evaluation of Herbal Tablet Containing Withania Coagulans Extract
Authors:   Mula Education Society’s College of Pharmacy, Sonai, Tal- Newasa, Dist- Ahmednagar, Maharashtra 414105 and Savitribai Phule Pune University, Pune, Maharashtra, India, Pawar A. R. , Patwa S. V. , Pawar S. P. ,   Mula Education Society’s College of Pharmacy, Sonai, Tal- Newasa, Dist- Ahmednagar, Maharashtra 414105 and Savitribai Phule Pune University, Pune, Maharashtra, India
Published: July 2023

Ayurvedic phytomedicines are an hour requirement and more probable than allopathic medicines, which are not only pricey about "lead" but also linked to several negative side effects. The fruits of Withania coagulans exhibit notable anti-diabetic action, according to the ethnopharmacological usage and a literature assessment. A formulation incorporating the plant material was created after a thorough analysis of the powdered ethanolic extract of Withania coagulans fruits, making it more palatable and appropriate for diabetics. Pharmaceutical dosage formulations with a special dry plant extract and other components like talc, starch, and microcrystalline cellulose have been shown to have statistically significant anti-diabetic action. All of the values were within permissible limits, according to the findings of preformulation studies. The formulation's notable hardness and friability revealed that the tablets were mechanically stable. The formulation's disintegration took more than a minute. Significant results from an in-vitro anti-diabetic examination of a tablet formulation are evidence that the traditional Indian medical systems assertions regarding the effectiveness of this plant in the treatment of diabetes are true. The last inference made from the facts stated above is that since natural medicines do not have the substantial side effects associated with synthetic drugs, it may be appropriate to reconsider using these cost-effective, non-toxic, and plant-safe alternatives. The results of the preformulation studies showed that all of the values were within acceptable ranges.
Determination of Heavy Metals Pollution in Soil and Tree Rings along Haatso- Atomic Road in Ghana
Authors:   Department of Biological, Physical & Mathematical Sciences, University of Environment &     Sustainable Development, Somanya, Ghana., Subaar Christiana ,   Department of Physics, College of Science, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi, Ghana., Gyan Emmanuel ,   Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Sunyani Technical University, Sunyani, Ghana., Osei -Owusu Jonathan ,   Department of Biological, Physical & Mathematical Sciences, University of Environment &     Sustainable Development, Somanya, Ghana., Edziah Raymond ,   Department of Physics, University of Cape Coast, Ghana., Dofuor Aboagye.K ,   Department of Biological, Physical & Mathematical Sciences, University of Environment &     Sustainable Development, Somanya, Ghana., Tandoh Joseph. B. ,   Graduate School of Nuclear and Allied Sciences, Ghana Atomic Energy Commission, University of Ghana., Kwakye Ralph ,   Department of Basic science, University of Health and Allied Sciences, Ho, Ghana., Ntim Edward ,   Department of Physics, University of Cape Coast, Ghana.
Published: July 2023

Environmental pollution caused by heavy metals from automobiles has received much attention in recent years. In this study, heavy metal pollutants in soil and tree rings were determined along the Haatso-Atomic Road in the Greater Accra region of Ghana using X-ray fluorescence. Contamination factor, enrichment factors, geo-accumulation index and health risk assessment model were used for assessing the contamination level of heavy metals. X-ray fluorescence (XRF) was used to investigate the presence of the following heavy metals: Cu, Mn, Zn, Pb, Cd, Fe and Ni. The data was analyzed using Pearson's coefficient of correlation. Correlation analysis showed that the origin of heavy metals in soil and tree rings are concentrations of Cu, Mn and Cd increase in soil and tree ring as this can be attributed to vehicle exhausts and abrasion of vehicle parts (such as tyres) produced in traffic. According to I-geo's findings, Cd was determined to be unpolluted, while Cu, Mn, Zn, Pb, Fe, and Ni were found to be moderately contaminated. The Haatso-Atomic Road's soil chemical component enrichment factor data show that anthropogenic elements (such as Zn, Cu, and Pb) were moderately to significantly enriched in comparison to crustal elements. With regards to health risk, the results of this study indicate that non-carcinogenic risks caused by heavy metals were insignificant while the carcinogenic risk caused by Cd was found to be significant. The outcomes of this study will help to guide national policy in the areas of vehicular heavy metal pollution and other anthropogenic causes of pollution.
Suitability Assessment of Shallow Groundwater for Industrial Uses in Terms of Storability and Corrosivity
Authors:   Govt. HSS University College, Magura 6700, Ministry of Education, Bangladesh, Mostafa M. G. ,   Institute of Environmental Science, University of Rajshahi, Rajshahi 6205, Bangladesh
Published: July 2023

Maximum industry uses groundwater which is consumed for cooling, product treatment and cleaning, processing, boiler make-up, etc. To assess the industrial water quality, the groundwater samples were collected from pre-monsoon and post-monsoon periods and investigated some selected water parameters. The lower values of pH, Cl-, SO42-, CO32, and NO3-; and the higher levels of total dissolved solids, water hardness, total alkalinity, Ca2+, HCO3-, copper, and iron were the dominant chemical characteristics in the study area. This water chemistry proved that the circulated and feed cooling water have a less corrosive tendency, but it produced scale in equipment. Approximately 100% of the samples were less suitable for the wood, food, paper, and sugar industries, and about 85% of the samples were unsuitable for the canned fruit and polymer industries. The storability and corrosion potential of water were assessed using several indexes based on analyzed water parameters. The results revealed that the bicarbonate regulating index values of the samples indicated a moderate to strong corrosive nature, whereas there was a less scale-forming tendency for boiler use. The study observed the need to continually monitor the corrosion potentiality in industrial systems and conduct laboratory analysis to maintain water quality standards including pH, alkalinity, Ca2+, and HCO3- to control corrosion and scale generation.
Thrombotic Thrombocytopenic Purpura as The Debut of Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
Authors:   Argentina, Buenos Aires, Bahía Blanca, Hospital Interzonal General de Agudos, Servicio de Clínica Médica., Zalazar Portillo , Coral Iris ,   Argentina, Buenos Aires, Bahía Blanca, Hospital Interzonal General de Agudos, Servicio de Clínica Médica.
Published: July 2023

The association between systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) and thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura (TTP) is a described but rare situation and usually occurs in cases with intense lupus activity and renal impairment. It may occur in less than 2% of patients with systemic lupus erythematosus. We present below a case of SLE that abruptly debuts an episode of PTT de aggressive course, treated in an interdisciplinary way with plasma exchanges and immunosuppressants and immunomodulators.
Laparorrhaphy in patients with colorectal cancer. Enrique cabrera hospital. 2019-2021
Authors:   General Teaching Hospital ", Echevarría Dr. Yusnie Lugo ,   Enrique Cabrera",   . Havana. Cuba, Mursuli Dr. Anaisa León , Rodríguez Dr. Pedro Roklando López ,   General Teaching Hospital "Enrique Cabrera". Havana. Cuba
Published: July 2023

Introduction: Until now, no ideal technique has been established that allows performing a laparotomic closure with a guarantee of greatly reducing the incidence of complications. Objective: To compare the results of abdominal wall closure using internal subtotal points (PS) and total points (PT) in patients operated on for colorectal cancer. Methodological design: An observational, descriptive, prospective and cross-sectional study was carried out at the General Teaching Hospital "Dr. Enrique Cabrera" between January 2019 and December 2021. Results: The median age in the PT group was 70 ± 18 years and in the PS 68 ± 18 years. 65% of the PT group and 61.7% of the PS were women. The tumor was located in the sigmoid colon in 35% of the PT cases and in 31.7% of the PS group. Surgery was urgent in 80% of the PT group and elective in 75% of the PS. The incision was medium supra and infraumbilical in 70% of the patients in the PT group and xipho-pubic in 66.7% of those in the PS. There was a median of 3 ± 2 and 1 ± 0 complications for the PT and PS group, respectively. The median hospital stay was 8 ± 6 days in the PT group and 7 ± 2 days in the PS. Conclusions: The results of the use of internal subtotal stitches in the closure of the abdominal wall were superior with respect to the total stitches.
Sasaran Pendidikan dalam al-Qur’an
Authors: Alfiyah Avif , Rahman Mustahiqur , Omy Husnusyifa Daeng
Published: July 2023

This article is discuss paragraph in al-Quran about objek of education in surah al-Syu’ara’ 214 and surah al-Tahrim 6. That is focus in three of tafsir book. That is Tafsir al-Misbah Quraish Shihab, tafsif al-Azhar Buya Hamka, and tafsir Fi Dzilalil Qur’an Sayyid Quthb. The urgent of this article is knowing argument from three of tafsir book about objek of education. We must understand difference tafsir from whom with each argument and analysis specif`ic.  This article using tafsir muqaran in order to get understand dan knowing about that surah.
Head and Neck Tuberculosis in Southeastern Region in Turkey, Near the Syrian Border
Authors: Tümüklü Koray , Aytaç İsmail , Yazıcı Alper , Aytaç Sema
Published: July 2023

Objective: The study was conducted to evaluate profiles, demographical data, diagnostic, clinical and treatment approaches in relation to the cases of diagnosed head and neck tuberculosis after the start of the Syrian civil war in 2011. The aim of the study is to share current knowledge on head and neck tuberculosis and to investigate whether there is an epidemiological change with the admission of immigrants after the start of the Syrian civil war.
Methods: Demographic data, contact history, relapse, localization, tuberculin test, BCG vaccination and treatment duration are evaluated variables. Two groups were created. The first group was diagnosed with head and neck tuberculosis between 2006 and 2011 before the outbreak of the Syrian civil war, and the second group was diagnosed between 2012 and 2017 after the war in Syria caused hundreds of thousands of Syrian citizens to flee their homes and cross the border into Turkey.
Results: Head and neck tuberculosis cases tend to increase after the year of 2012. The number of diagnosed non-Turkish citizens expand after the year of 2012 and reach the highest number in 2017. BCG vaccination status and contact history were found to be the only variables that display statistical significance between the groups.
Conclusions: The number of head and neck tuberculosis cases increased after the Syrian war began due to insufficient rates of vaccination among the Syrian population and this population’s overcrowded living environment in Turkey. The burden of these crises affects a region rather than the whole country.
Business management and gender equity and equality practices: the case of the company Agroforestal Cafetalera Tercer Frente
Authors: Arévalo Zurita Mindra , Expósito García Elpidio , Apez Arévalo Iraida
Published: July 2023

Companies are accepting the challenge of incorporating women into the labor market under conditions of greater equity and equality. This requires the definition and implementation of access, training, and communication policies, among others. However, they face resistance from patriarchal practices and traditional gender roles that hinder women's performance. This study aimed to identify the opportunities and barriers for gender equity in the Agroforestry Coffee Company Tercer Frente, in order to propose practices that promote equitable relationships and improve business management. Through a participatory diagnosis of gender equity, gaps were identified and measures were proposed to promote equal treatment and opportunities, building towards gender equity and equality.
The Role of Government in Supervision of Protected Forests in Konawe District
Authors: Sahili La Ode , Asy'ary Ayuningtiyas Putri Mumpuni Halim , Fahrul Muhammad
Published: July 2023

This study aims to determine the role of forestry officials in monitoring the Protected forests in Konawe District and the factors that influence the role of forestry officials in monitoring the Protected forests in Konawe District. The informants in this study were employees at the UPTD KPH Unit Xiii Laiwoi Barat, Konawe Regency, 7 of whom were employees, heads of UPTD KPH Unit Xiii Laiwoi Barat Konawe Regency, community leaders, forest monitoring field officers, heads of forest protection and security and communities who have committed violations in protected forest areas. This research is descriptive qualitative. The type of data used is primary and secondary data. Data collection techniques by observing, studying documentation, and interviews. The results of this study are, 1) The role of the UPTD FLaiwoi Barat Konawe Regency in monitoring protected forests includes the roles of facilitators, regulators, dynamic actors, and coordinators that have been going well, 2) Factors influencing the Government in Controlling Protected Forests in Konawe Regency is the human resource factor as well as the regulatory factor
Evaluation of Quality of Primary Health Care Services at Primary Health Care Centers in Baghdad City: A Comparative Study
Authors: Jassim Basima , Khalifa Mohammed
Published: July 2023

Objective(s): To evaluate primary health care services at primary health care centers in Baghdad City and to compare between these primary health care centers relative to such quality. Methodology: A descriptive design, using the evaluation approach, is study to Evaluation of quality of primary care services at primary health care centers in Baghdad City. A multistage probability sample of (36) health care centers was selected. The sample consists of (12) model centers, (12) urban centers, and (12) rural centers.A constructedquestionnaire is composed of (23) items. It consisted of (5) parts that include intangible (5) items, reliability (5) items, response (4) items, emphasis and confidence (4) items and sympathy (5) items. Validity and reliability of the questionnaire are determined through pilot study. Data are collected through the use of the questionnaire and the interview technique as a means of data collection. Data are analyzed through the application of descriptive statistical data analysis approach of frequency, percentage, mean, range and total scores and inferential statistical data analysis approach of analysis of variance (ANOVA). Results: Findings of the study indicate that the primary health care services at most of the primary health care centers have high quality and there is no difference between the primary health care centers based on such quality. Recommendations: Managers of primary health care centers can be specialized with high degrees for better quality of primary health care services. Females can be presented with more opportunities to be managers. Periodic evaluation of primary health care services can be employed. Further and nation-wide research studies can be conducted for the determination of the quality of primary health care services.
DEVELOPING A MODEL OF ENTREPRENEURIAL CAREER SUCCESS IN THE MALAYSIAN COSMETIC INDUSTRY
Authors:   Universiti Malaysia Perlis, Saraih Ummi Naiemah , Sangosanya Taofeek Adeyemi ,   Universiti Malaysia Perlis
Published: July 2023

The Evidence Suggests That Entrepreneurship Is Important For Economic Development And Reducing Social Problems Like Unemployment. However, Success Rates Vary Among Different Industries. Few Studies Have Been Conducted On The Determinants Of Career Success In The Cosmetics Industry, Especially In Malaysia. This Study Aimed To Investigate The Impact Of Behavioural And Psychological Factors On Intrinsic Career Success Among Cosmetic Entrepreneurs In Malaysia. Data Was Collected From 301 NPRA-Registered Cosmetic Entrepreneurs Using A Cross-Sectional Approach And Analyzed Using SPSS And Pls-Sem Statistical Software. The Study Found That Career Commitment And Emotional Intelligence Had A Significant Positive Effect On Intrinsic Career Success, While Career Aspiration Did Not. The Study Provides Insights That Can Support Entrepreneurship At The National Level In Malaysia And Contribute To The Development Of A Model Of Career Success Among Malaysian Cosmetic Entrepreneurs.
CONSERVATION WORKS ON HERITAGE BUILDING: GENERATING AS BUILT DRAWING BY UAV APPLICATION AND 3D LASER SCANNER FOR FACILITIES MAINTENANCE
Authors:   Universiti Malaysia Perlis, Desa Hazry , Azizan Muhammad Azizi ,   Universiti Malaysia Perlis, Md. Rejab Nur Zakirah Rabiha ,   Universiti Malaysia Perlis, Ismail Mohd Shafiq ,   Universiti Malaysia Perlis
Published: July 2023

This technical report presents the outcomes of a research project entitled "Conservation Works on Heritage Building: Generating As Built Drawing by UAV Application and 3D Laser Scanner for Facilities Maintenance". The project was initiated and funded by IP Fokus Sdn. Bhd. and was conducted by the Centre of Excellence for Unmanned Aerial Systems (COE-UAS), UniMAP. The aim of this project was to explore the use of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) and 3D laser scanners in generating as-built drawings for the maintenance of heritage buildings. The project sought to address the challenge of accurately documenting and maintaining heritage buildings, which are often complex structures with intricate designs and historical significance. The research project commenced on 1st February 2018 and was initially scheduled to end on 31st August 2019. However, due to unforeseen circumstances, the project was extended to 15th October 2019. Throughout the duration of the project, the research team worked diligently to achieve the objectives of the project. This technical report provides a comprehensive overview of the project, including the background and rationale, methodology, data collection, and analysis, and the key findings and recommendations. It also includes a detailed description of the UAV and 3D laser scanning technologies used in the project, as well as the software used for data processing and analysis.
Use of new technologies and evidence-based decisions: key factors in the strategy for the 2020 Population and Housing Census in Mexico in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic
Authors:   National Institute of Statistics and Geography (do 1.02.2023 r. / until 1.02.2023), Vielma Orozco Edgar ,   National Bank of Public Works and Services, S.N.C., Meksyk / Mexico
Published: July 2023

The development of population and housing censuses implies a challenge regarding the necessary resources, logistics, and operations for National Statistical Offices (NSOs). At the global level, this challenge was more significant in the 2020 census round due to the COVID-19 health contingency. This led Mexico’s National Institute of Statistics and Geography (Instituto Nacional de Estadística y Geografía – INEGI) to analyze possible scenarios in the face of the pandemic and rethink some activities in order to adapt to the contingency. As a result of these measures, the 2020 Population and Housing Census in Mexico turned out a success. The aim of the paper is to share INEGI’s solutions implemented before, during, and after the COVID-19 contingency, which favored the development and conclusion of the census in Mexico and which other countries might find useful. Among the key elements of the Mexican census strategy was the incorporation of technologies for data collection, e.g. migrating from paper questionnaires to the use of mobile computing devices (MCDs), which reduced the time of capture and processing of information. In addition, a brief analysis of the behavior of past pandemics facilitated the decision-making. The main lessons learned from the Mexican experience include: the importance of maintaining the generation of official statistics in crisis contexts, the need for NSOs to have a robust risk management system that contemplates all types of scenarios and allows them to act in any contingency, and the need to implement innovative data collection methods and extend the use of Information and Communication Technologies (ICT).
Digital Education
Authors:   Assistant Professor, Government Degree College Kathua, Gupta Chetna
Published: July 2023

Over a period of time, it is found that different sectors of economy have changed including education sector. Unlike any other sector, education sector has seen many evolutions and changes. Education system changed from Guru-Shishya Parampara to class room teaching, then teaching with the help of projectors or LED and now its online teaching classes or teaching through E-Learning portals or Web Based E-Learning (WBEL). It has been seen from the past several years that online education system or E-Learning system has emerged as a powerful contender for new education system. From the recent past it has been found that several online courses have been conducted to educate millions of people around the globe on various topics. In spite of difference in culture and language and diverse population E-Learning system has gained a lot of popularity increase in affordability and purchasing power of Indians. The only reason for growth in E-Learning system is drastic change in information technology and technological improvements. This article aimed at examining the impact of E-Learning or Web Based E-Learning (WBEL) in modern India Education System.
CАМАРҚАНД ВИЛОЯТИ ШАРОИТИДА КОЛУМБ ЎТИ ЕТИШТИРИШНИНГ САМАРАДОРЛИГИ
Authors:   Samarqand davlat universiteti, М.С Кузиев
Published: July 2023

Ушбу мақолада Cамарқанд
вилояти тупроқ - иқлим шароитида Колумб
ўти етиштиришнинг ўзига хос хусусиятлари
келтирилган. Самарқанд вилояти шароитида
баҳорда экилган Колумб ўти ўсимликларини
йил давомида уч марта ўриб, мўл ва сифатли
яшил масса етиштириш мумкинлиги
аниқланган.
BIDENS FRONDOSA L. NING POPULYATSION XUSUSIYATLARI VA REPRODUKTIV MAHSULDORLIGI
Authors:   Samarqand davlat universiteti, T.X Maxkamov
Published: July 2023

Maqolada agressiv invaziv
turlardan biri Bidens frondosa L. – serbarg
ittikanakning populyatsion xususiyatlari va
reproduktiv mahsuldorligi keltirilgan. Invaziv
o‘simlik Bidens frondosa mahalliy dorivor o‘simlik
Bidens tripartita ga nisbatan qurg‘oqchilikka
chidamli bo‘lib, uchbo‘lakli ittikanakdan
barglarining shakli va urug‘ining tuzlishi bo‘yicha
yaqqol farq qiladi. Bu holat ushbu invaziv turni
mahalliy B. tripartita ga nisbatan ikki barobar tez
tarqalishiga yordam beradi.
KO‘HISTON BOTANIK-GЕOGRAFIK OKRUGI DЕNDROFLORASINING YETAKCHI ROSACEAE OILASINING TAKSONOMIK TARKIBI
Authors:   Samarqand davlat universiteti, G.S Dadayeva
Published: July 2023

Mazkur maqolada Ko‘histon
okrugi dendroflorasining Rosaceae oilasining tur
tarkibini o‘rganish natijalari keltirildi.
Taksonomik tarkibning xususiyatlari ko‘rib
chiqildi. Ko‘histon botanik-geografik okrugida
olib borilgan muallifning dala tadqiqotlari,
mavjud adabiyotlarda keltirilgan ma’lumotlar,
Markaziy gerbariy (TASH) fondida saqlanayotgan
gerbariy namunalarini tanqidiy tahlili natijasida
dendroflorada 26 oila 46 turkumga mansub 116
tur tarqalganligi aniqlandi. Taksonomik
taxlillarning markazida turlar soni bo‘yicha
yetakchilik qiluvchi oilalar va turkumlarning
ketma-ketligini aniqlash turadi.
EFFECT OF MICROELEMENTS (B, Zn) ON COTTON PLANT'S PRODUCTIVITY, THEIR LEAF AREA AND DRY MASS
Authors:   Samarqand davlat universiteti, A Tursunov
Published: July 2023

This article presents the results
of the study of the effect of microelements on the
leaf area, dry matter formation and yield of cotton
in the conditions of the gray soils of the Zarafshan
Valley.