bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
CORONAVIRUS DISEASE 2019 AND MUCORMYCOSIS A GLOBAL THREAT: A SYSTEMIC REVIEW
Authors: BISWAS BIKASH , PRAMANIK INDRANI , MANDAL SANJUKTA , SINGHA ROY POULAMY
Published: September 2021

Objectives: According to the recent studies, it is seen that coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) infection is associated with many bacterial and fungal infections. In case of COVID-19 patients, diabetes mellitus (DM) and hypertension (HTN) are the prime risk factors and during the course of treatment, patients develop secondary fungal infections like mucormycosis. We conducted a systemic review of the present scenario and tried to evaluate the association of mucormycosis with COVID-19.
Methods: We searched articles related to the COVID-19 associated mucormycosis, in PubMed, IndMed, and Cochrane Library. We conducted a meta-analysis on the basis of systemically reviewed all articles which reported COVID-19 associated with mucormycosis. We analyzed comorbidity, treatment, and outcome of patients in association with COVID-19 and mucormycosis.
Results: We found a total of 196 articles based on mucormycosis, out of which only 25 were selected on the basis of our inclusion and exclusion criteria. 71 cases were found and most of the cases were from India and USA. We also found that it was more prevalent among male patients and patients with DM, and in association with HTN.
Conclusion: It is seen from the studies that patients already suffering from DM and HTN when infected with coronavirus are most likely to develop mucormycosis. Treatment of latent DM, prediabetic patients, conversely, that efforts to diagnose, detect, and treat DM may have a beneficial influence in the treatment of secondary fungal infections like mucormycosis. Finding out all the cases of DM and treatment of DM can carry out an advantageous effect in all patients suffering from COVID-19.
TRIMETHOPRIM-SULFAMETHOXAZOLE AND SODIUM VALPROATE-INDUCED TOXIC EPIDERMAL NECROLYSIS: A CASE SERIES
Authors: SRIVASTAVA BHAVANA , KHANCHANDANI RENU , DHAPOLA VIKRAM SINGH , ANSARI ZAFAR MASOOD
Published: September 2021

Toxic epidermal necrolysis (TEN) is a rare and serious but life-threatening dermolytic cutaneous reaction characterized by diffuse and severe exfoliation and destruction of the epidermis of skin and mucosa due to immunological damage of the epidermis which can bring about sepsis and respiratory distress. Drugs are the most common inflicting agents in the generation of TEN. Among drugs, antiepileptics, antipsychotics, and sulfa-drugs are common causes of TEN. Valproate is one of the most common drugs prescribed for epilepsy, was found as causative agent in TEN in very few cases. Among sulfonamides, sulfamethoxazole is commonly used antibiotic which can cause TEN. The evidence-based treatment guidelines are lacking, so the best approach is to recognize and evade potential risk factors and to deliver intensive supportive care immediately to reduce morbidity and mortality. The aim of this case series is to focus on valproate and trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole (TMP-SMX)-induced TEN, which are commonly used drugs. Here, we present a case series of TEN inflicted by TMP-SMX and sodium valproate in a 23-year-old female and 10-year-old boy, respectively, with successful recovery.
El Dr. Atl y la revista América: un programa estético y editorial antiimperialista
Authors: De la Rosa Natalia
Published: September 2021

Éste es un acercamiento a la revista América (1926) que revisa la organización de los cinco números publicados para exponer el programa político-estético orquestado por su director, Gerardo Murillo, Dr. Atl. Destaca la labor editorial, de diseño y escritura de Atl, así como su desarrollo. Entre los temas de la revista sobresalen el arte popular, el urbanismo, la raza, la producción artística y la política continental. El artículo señala las conexiones nacionales y redes intelectuales diseñadas por Atl para revivir la Liga Internacional de Escritores y Artistas, activa en París entre 1912-1913 y vinculada a la agrupación y publicación anarquista de L’Action d’Art, coordinada por Gérard de Lacaze-Duthiers y el poeta André Colomer. Asimismo, subraya la importancia de la propuesta de producción de nuevos repertorios y diccionarios locales y regionales, a partir de la colaboración de autores como el poeta Horacio Zúñiga y el pedagogo y lingüista Delfino Torijano.
Advertencia editorial
Authors: Godinas Laurette , Gómez Rodríguez Irma Elizabeth
Published: September 2021

Presentación de la portada y banner del número actual de Bibliographica.
Utilization of Abandoned Mine Soil in Making Bricks to Be Used for Construction Activity
Authors: S Shwetha
Published: September 2021

Abstract: Mining is a process of extraction of valuable minerals or geological substances from the earth; however, mining degrades the ecosystem. Earlier studies have discovered that about 10-15% of the ore mined is not utilized and discarded due to lack of cost-effective extraction technology for low graded ore in India. These soils cause environmental degradation as they do not support the growth of vegetation. Thus, the land becomes abandoned and fits for nothing. These soils have created an unsolved problem in mining industries. Bringing a solution to this issue is a challenging task. And it is necessary due to the presence of heavy metals in them. Concomitantly, there is a substantial demand for the construction materials. Due to increase in the population the need for shelter is increasing day by day. So, it is imperious to use these mining soils in building materials such as bricks, concrete blocks and other products which are of high value in day-to-day life. In the present study we attempt to prepare non modular bricks by using iron tailings or soils and clay soil. Here in this study we prepared different bricks varying their composition with respect to percentage of mine waste viz... 0,20,40,60,80, 100.The bricks made up 20%, 40%, 60% of mine soil replaced with the regular clay soil, attained compressive strength of 10.07MPa, 7.11MPa, 3.95MPa respectively with a water absorption of 14.57%, 15.61%, 18.44% respectively. So, mined soil which is unfertile and useless otherwise can answer sustainability by going for Brick making. Keywords: Mine soil, Bricks, compressive strength, water absorption
Reclamation of Abandoned Mine Soil Using Biosurfactant
Authors: K Suchitra
Published: September 2021

Abstract: Mining results in enormous land damage, varying the ecosystem of microbial culture and disturbing plant life leading to annihilation of the land. Due to this researcher’s has shifted their focus to alternative methods for the sustainable development. The present study aims at environmental friendly and cost effective technique for the reclamation of abandoned mine soil using bio-surfactant. In the current investigation bio-surfactant was produced using Bacillus Subtilis MTCC no. 1427 on 20% spent wash collected from distillery unit. The mined soil with bio-surfactant was able to minimize heavy metal concentration and the plants grown on this soil were healthy similar to the results of the agricultural soil. Keywords: Mining, Abandoned, Reclamation, Heavy Metals, Re-vegetation, Bioremediation.
Women’s Safety and Tracking System with GSM AND GPS
Authors: Parbalkar Atharv
Published: September 2021

Abstract: This paper aims at providing reliable and robust safety device that notifaies police in the area and family whenever the user sense crisis .In today’s world the life has become untroubled and comfortable due to the connectivity technologies so in this paper we have developed system that uses these technologies for the safety proposes of women .We have used the GPS sensor to track the current location of the user and GSM module to send the location to the authorities via text message .An RF Module TX and RX is also added to make the control circuitry compact. Keywords: Women’s Safety, Safety, GSM, GPS, Arduino, RF module.
Calibration and Asset Management Software
Authors: Badgire Vaishnavi
Published: September 2021

Abstract: In an industry, to ensure smooth and reliable working of machines, calibration is an important phase to rectify the changes of devices. This solution is a new milestone in calibration and asset management industry. A web-based application provides portability to the application hence; share-holders/proprietors/industrialist can manage their assets any time, anywhere. To make any application reliable and Secure, testing is an important phase. The intent of a security testing is to identify the vulnerabilities, so that the developers can pull out these vulnerabilities from the application and make the web application and data safe from any unauthorized action. Tools such as Zenmap, OWSAP, and OpenSSL used to ensure unbreakable working of application. Keywords: Calibration, Asset Management, Security Testing, HTTP’s Conversion
Disease Detection and Remote Monitoring in Chilli Crop Using Image Processing
Authors: Keerthi M
Published: September 2021

Abstract: Observations today have verified that the average crop yield in India is declining due to illnesses that have affected fully grown plants. Chilli plant production is tough due to the plant's vulnerability to a variety of microorganisms, infectious illnesses, and pests. Infections in the chilli plant impact areas such as the leaves and stems. In the early stages of diagnosing chilli illnesses, leaf characteristics are examined. The leaf image is taken and analyzed to determine the health of the chilli plant. Pesticides are currently being tested on chilli plants on a regular basis without first determining the needs of each plant. This ensures that pesticides are only used when diseased plants are discovered. Keywords: Infections in the chilli plant, chilli illnesses, characteristics are examined, Pesticides are currently being tested on chilli plants.
Digital Garbage System using Arduino NANO
Authors: Das Sarah
Published: September 2021

Abstract: Garbage bins or dust bins are those that are put in public places in cities and are currently overflowing due to an increase in waste every day. It harms people's health by spreading deadly infections. To avoid this, smart bins will be designed with sensors such as an infrared sensor, a weight sensor, a photoelectric sensor, and radio frequency identification (RFID) card reader. If someone throws trash into the smart bins, a photoelectric sensor will identify the clear representation objects, and a weight sensor will be positioned beneath the smart bin to calculate the percentage of garbage present it will forward the information to the authorities in charge of that specific location. As a result, the relevant authorities can get messages until the bin is squished, and each bin is assigned a unique ID, which will appear on the screen of the respected officer, allowing them to take fast action. If a person is within two meters radius of the bin that contains an RFID CARD READER, the RFID reader will read all of that person's information and send a message to him about what they placed into the bin, as well as an appreciation message for using the bin. Keywords: Arduino NANO, GSM Module, Smart Dustbin, IoT, Arduino Uno.
Implementation of types of VCO
Authors: Kattimani Akshata O.
Published: September 2021

Abstract: A Voltage Controlled Divider (VCO) is a basic building block in most of the electronic systems. Phase-locked loop (PLL), tone synthesizers, Frequency Shift Keying (FSK), frequency synthesizers, etc make use of VCO’s to generate an oscillating frequency that can be decided with the help of components. Voltage Controlled Divider can be implemented for analog applications. The project proposes three types of VCO using Electric tool and LT Spice XVII tool. The three VCO’s that are implemented are CMOS Ring Oscillator, Colpitts Oscillator and Relaxation Oscillator. These circuits generate two oscillating frequencies that is decided by the circult components. Keywords: Voltage Controlled Divider (VCO), CMOS Ring Oscillator, Colpitts Oscillator, Relaxation Oscillator, oscillating frequency.
Evaluation of Interlocking Brick
Authors: Mounika C.
Published: September 2021

Abstract: The main aim of this project is to evaluate mechanical properties of interlocking bricks using coir fiber powder as a substitute of cement and rubber tire waste as a substitute of fine aggregate (sand) with varying percentages of 0%, 1%, 2% & 3% and 0%, 5%, 10% & 15% in concrete and to help in solving environmental problem produced from disposing of waste tires and coir husk partially. Additionally fly ash was also added with varying percentages of 5%, 10% and 15% as a substitute to cement in a concrete mix. Several laboratory tests such as compressive strength test, flexural strength test, split tensile strength test, water absorption test and density of concrete etc., were conducted on hardened concrete specimen to achieve the optimum usage of crumb rubber tire waste and coir fiber powder in mix proportion of concrete. It is found that the maximum compressive strength value of coir fiber based crumb rubber interlocking brick was obtained at 1%CF + 5%FA + 5%CR, flexural strength value and split tensile strength value of coir fiber based crumb rubber concrete block was obtained at 1%CF + 5%FA + 5%CR. From the final conclusion or outcome of the project, optimum usage of coir fiber powder is 3% and crumb rubber is 5%. Keywords: coir fiber powder, crumb rubber tire waste, mechanical properties, interlocking bricks & optimum usage.
Coolant Quality Sensor
Authors: Pednekar Kushal Prashant
Published: September 2021

Abstract: The cooling system is one of the important things but also the most ignored thing when it comes to maintenances. Very few people are known about how to keep the maintain the coolant properly or when to replace the coolant. As distilled water is not readily available everywhere people usually top up their coolant with tap water which will cause deposition of mineral which may damage the radiator. These minerals are responsible for the rusting of internal components of the engine. A survey shows that majority of the people don’t check their coolant. Therefore, we intend to make a system that will display the condition of the coolant. The system will be IR based which will indicate the condition of the coolant based of its color. A different threshold is set for a different color. Some of the previous research use electrodes to check the condition of the coolant but it could only detect the rusty coolant, not the degraded one. The degraded coolant will not absorb as much heat as the new coolant. The aim was to create an in-expensive system which has an easy construction and also use readily available components. The system that we are using indicates according to the color of coolant which more accurate. Keywords: Coolant, ATmega328p, IR sensor, vehicle electronics, cooling system
Challenges Faced While Designing Body in White
Authors: Dhobale Aditya
Published: September 2021

Abstract: Construction of Body in White (BiW) revolves around plenty of challenges. Ranging from BiW fixtures to curbing weight of Body in White sheet metal design. This paper discusses about all the design aspects in BiW manufacturing in automobile and confronting challenges that occurs. At present, lots of existing theories are being applied and efforts to improve the same are being made. This paper provides a path on how components can be developed and make necessary improvements. CAE (Computer Aided Engineering) tools have been used for FEA (Finite Element Analysis) and also an example of stress analysis of automotive chassis is given. An outcome depending on behaviour of loads acting on frame is drawn. The importance of hollow tubes, tubes of different- cross sections to counter weight and ease the designing of BiW frame have been proposed. This paper also provides insight on safety parameters with current construction of tubular frame chassis. Other solutions such as hybrid tubes, foam padding and plastic trim have been pointed out in this paper. Keywords: CAE, FEA, manufacturing, loads, tubes, cycle-time, cross-section.
Comparative Study of Soil Structure Interaction Analysis of Building on Clayey and Sandy Soil
Authors: Jain Payal
Published: September 2021

Abstract: Present days the analysis of structure with seismic design is more popular. because the first priority of the engineer is effective and durable structure. There are two type of base system first is rigid and second is flexible. In case of flexible base structure, only seismic analysis is not give very effective results. In this condition the SSI effect is more significant and give effective results for flexible base system. The term Soil Structure Interaction (SSI) means interaction between soil to the substructure. This effect give more accurate results after consider in the seismic analysis. If a structure is design according to the seismic analysis with SSI effect than structure could get more durability and safety against earthquake as compare to seismic analysis without SSI effect condition. So the SSI effect can change response of the seismic very significantly. The present study aim is based on seismic analysis of building with Soil Structure Interaction effect on two different soil. A frame rectangular building of G+6 storey has analyzed for flexible base simulating sand and clay soil conditions The software is used SAP2000. Raft foundation has been modeled also. Analysis is made with the response spectrum of IS 1893 2016 code. Seismic response of SSI analysis results are compare in terms of lateral storey displacement, base shear and modal behavior of natural time period on different type of soil ( clay and sand). and conclude that the lateral storey displacement, base shear and natural time period values in SSI analysis with sand soil is maximum as compare to clay soil.
Simulation and Analysis of different CMOS Full Adders for Delay Optimisation
Authors: Kubsad Nakul C.
Published: September 2021

Abstract: Full adder circuit is one among the fundamental and necessary digital part. The full adder is be a part of microprocessors, digital signal processors etc. It's needed for the arithmetic and logical operations. Full adder design enhancements are necessary for recent advancement. The requirement of an adder cell is to provide high speed, consume low power and provide high voltage swing. This paper analyses and compares 3 adders with completely different logic designs (Conventional, transmission gate & pseudo NMOS) for transistor count, power dissipation and delay. The simulation is performed in Cadence virtuoso tool with accessible GPDK – 180nm kit. Transmission gate full adder has sheer advantage of high speed, fewer space and also it shows higher performance in terms of delay. Keywords: Delay, power dissipation, voltage, transistor sizing.
Ultrasonic Study of Molecular Interactions and Compressibility Behaviour of Samarium Soaps in Benzene-DMSO Mixture
Authors: Rodric Darshana
Published: September 2021

Abstract: Ultrasonic measurements of samarium soaps (palmitate and myristate) have been carried out in a mixture of benzene and DMSO (70%-30% v/v) to determine the critical micellar concentration(CMC), soap-solvent interaction and various acoustic parameters. The results show that ultrasonic velocity, intermolecular free length, adiabatic compressibility, adiabatic molar volume and apparent molar compressibility decrease while specific acoustic impedance, relative association and solvation number increase with increase in soap concentration. The results of ultrasonic measurements have also been explained in terms of well-known equations. Keywords: Ultrasonic measurements, molecular interactions, samarium soaps, compressibility, critical micellar concentration(CMC).
Neo-desarrollismo y nuevo regionalismo en Formosa (nordeste-argentino): operaciones estatales y reelaboración neoliberal
Authors: Giuliano Ernesto Fabián
Published: September 2021

Entre 2003 y 2015, el Estado argentino impulsó una modalidad de crecimiento económico bajo parámetros “neo-desarrollistas”. En este marco, en la provincia de Formosa se implementaron políticas públicas que, guiadas por las ideas del “nuevo regionalismo”, institucionalizaron una configuración territorial de procesos de re-escalonamiento/territorialización y de dispositivos fragmentarios de gobernanza. El propósito del presente artículo es analizar cómo operan y se dinamizan tales ideas en este ámbito subnacional. Para ello, se indagan tres dimensiones: el contexto y las formas institucionales; los procesos de re-escalonamiento/territorialización y los dispositivos institucionales fragmentarios de gobernanza. Se concluye que la acción del Estado introduce una lógica de co-producción de políticas con los actores regionales/locales público-privados, que, además de imponer un despliegue de procesos de mercantilización de la naturaleza, conlleva una implicación estatal facilitadora y renovadora de procesos de desarticulación fragmentante, continuando y re-elaborando el proyecto neoliberal.
The Favela Extinction Commission and the Representations of Poverty in Belo Horizonte during the 1950s
Authors: Oliveira Samuel Silva Rodrigues de
Published: September 2021

The present article analyzes photographs taken of the favelas in the city of Belo Horizonte from the Favela Extinction Commission. In 1955, this commission was created by the City Mayor, Celso Mello de Azevedo, in order to study and submit a solution for “the problem of the favelas”. The photographs were used in the social analysis reports and in the political rhetoric that justified the creation of a department for the “extinction of favelas” in Belo Horizonte. The images created a dialogue with the urban culture of the state capital, Belo Horizonte, from the perspective of engineers, lawyers and social workers from the Favela Extinction Commission, thereby creating a visuality that thereby justified a certain governability for the issue of favelas in the city.
Luiz Antonio Machado da Silva: um intelectual da mais “fina estampa” nas Ciências Sociais brasileiras
Authors: Leite Márcia Pereira , Araujo Marcella , Menezes Palloma
Published: September 2021

Neste artigo, recuperamos parte do legado de Luiz Antonio Machado da Silva, vitimado pela Covid-19 em 2020, para as Ciências Sociais brasileiras e, mais especificamente, para a Sociologia Urbana. Esse foi o campo ao qual Machado se dedicou durante mais de cinquenta anos de pesquisas e estudos, abrindo novos caminhos e perspectivas analíticas para o estudo da vida nas “margens” (favelas e periferias das grandes cidades – pensadas a partir do Rio de Janeiro, cidade onde vivia e realizava suas pesquisas). Machado analisou, em diferentes contextos, a produção da “marginalidade urbana” pelo Estado, procurando compreender as experiências de vida, as estratégias de sobrevivência, assim como a luta política e os desafios das camadas populares urbanas. Também se dedicou a analisar, especialmente a partir dos anos 1990, os efeitos do esgarçamento do mundo do trabalho e da regulação estatal que outrora o acompanhava, garantindo um mínimo de direitos e alguma integração social. Assim, dirigiu seus esforços analíticos para compreender o sentido e os usos da categoria de informalidade nesse contexto e, sobretudo, mostrou-se atento e preocupado com os efeitos do surgimento da criminalidade violenta no seio de um urbano dilacerado pela crise do trabalho, como fundamento social dos tempos de desconstrução de nosso paradigma institucional e político de integração social. Sendo impossível dar conta da grandiosidade de sua obra, as autoras buscaram reconstruir parte de sua trajetória de pesquisa e de sua contribuição analítica para a Sociologia Urbana em diferentes contextos. Também se enfatiza uma face pouco conhecida de Machado: a de intelectual público que sempre buscou intervir no debate público sobre o lugar das classes populares urbanas na cidade.
Aportes da teoria marxista da dependência para a análise da agropecuária e da indústria da mineração
Authors: Felix Gil
Published: September 2021

Na Amazônia brasileira, a expansão das atividades da grande indústria da mineração tem mobilizado contingentes populacionais significativos para algumas cidades e tem sido anunciada como promotora do denominado desenvolvimento local, na medida em que superaria determinadas dinâmicas sociais presentes nas atividades antes economicamente predominantes. Neste sentido, com base no que Ruy Mauro Marini planteou como teoria marxista da dependência, procede-se a uma análise dos processos históricos de desenvolvimento das frentes de expansão na chamada Amazônia Oriental enquanto expressão de um processo histórico mais amplo de reprodução da dependência e da superexploração do trabalho. A investigação foi realizada com base em dados de pesquisa bibliográfica e em pesquisa em arquivos de movimentos sociais, além de uma etapa de pesquisa e trabalho de campo, levada a cabo em 2012, considerando uma investigação mais ampla desenvolvida pelo autor e iniciada em 2005 na mesma região.
E-Money Tab As An Attendance Tracker For Elementary School Students
Authors: Minsih Minsih , Rahmawati Fiki Nur , Rusnilawati Rusnilawati
Published: September 2021

This study aims to describe: 1) the process of using e-money tab, 2) the advantages and disadvantages of using the e-money tab, 3) the impacts of using the e-money tab. This study was conducted as a qualitative study facilitating a phenomenological research design. Data was collected through interviews, live observation and analysis of documents. Study subjects included the principal, the IT team and students of 1 Muhammadiyah Elementary School, Ketelan Surakarta (Elementary School of Muhammadiyah 1 Ketelan Surakarta) and was conducted on location. Results of this study showed that: a) the use of e-money tabs as an attendance tracker can only be accessed at school and requires a strong internet network, b) an advantage to the use of e-money tab as an attendance tracker is being able to track attendance of students with ease, allowing teachers to ensure discipline and parents to monitor the arrival and departure time of their children to and from school. On the other hand, a disadvantage to this system is the instability of the internet network especially when multiple students are using the e-money tab at the same time, causing error in the server, c) the e-money tab has impacted the process of attendance tracking, in which it has maintained and improved discipline of students.
Analysing Skills of Planning, Conduct, and Assessment In Teachers During Online Mathematics Teaching
Authors: Sulistyaningrum Rikana , Sutama Sutama , Desstya Anatri
Published: September 2021

The field of education has been confronted with a difficult situation as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, which has infected hundreds of countries around the world. The government has placed multiple policies to combat the effects of the pandemic, including stopping all face-to-face teaching and replacing them with online learning. This sudden shift has demanded educators to be professional and be skillfully adaptive in their work processes. This issue is over three months during the pandemic, specifically from September to November 2020, whereby six teachers were analyzed. In conclusion, this study found that some teachers were able to utilize online media, while some still struggled with it during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Functional Outcome of Chronic Anterior Cruciate Ligament Rupture Reconstruction Using Peroneus Longus Tendon Graft According to AOFAS and IKDC Score: A Case Series
Authors: Zainuraditya Rizki , Aryana I Gusti Ngurah Wien
Published: September 2021

Introduction: The anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) is a crucial ligament structure of the knee that plays a significant role in knee joint stability and competitive sports performance. In order to reestablish knee stability, ACL reconstruction (ACLR) in the presence of rupture has been recognized as the most common surgical management procedure. Case: This study reported six cases of chronic ACL rupture reconstruction using peroneus longus tendon graft. All patients underwent an arthroscopic ACL repair procedure in Sanglah Hospital Bali. In terms of functional outcome, all patients were assessed using the scoring of AOFAS for the ankle and IKDC for the knee. Result: The functional outcomes of the IKDC and AOFAS score were good from all six patients who already underwent ACL reconstruction using peroneus longus graft with a minimum follow-up of one year. Discussion: Chronic ACL ruptures were successfully treated using the peroneus longus tendon graft. Intraoperatively, there were no significant problems from the harvested peroneus longus tendon graft and ACL reconstruction with the graft. All patients showed no complications, including the local infection following the operation. Rehabilitation procedure post-ACL reconstruction was performed at the Rehabilitation Unit in Sanglah General Hospital. Conclusion: Peroneus longus tendon graft is considered a suitable choice of graft for ACL reconstruction. It presented satisfactory results, effectiveness, and safety based on the AOFAS and IKDC scores.
A Global Perspective on Controlling West Nile Virus Identifying Efficient and Effective Public Health Strategies
Authors: Sekercioglu Fatih , Triboi Stella
Published: September 2021

West Nile Virus has been an increased concern for many countries over the past couple of decades. We examine West Nile Virus surveillance strategies around the world and identify West Nile Virus control methods in endemic countries and demonstrate their effectiveness and efficiency. Despite the ample amount of research, monitoring and control methods conducted by public health agencies, West Nile Virus remains a continuous health threat to the public. Countries that report West Nile Virus cases are identified and searched for articles and national protocols to explore their strategies in controlling the virus. It is essential to discuss all methods of prevention in a global context and demonstrate the most efficient and effective strategy. Data were collected from published articles on PubMed and governmental websites. All the documents were selected upon descriptive surveillance and control methods in endemic countries. The generated data were identified and compared to Center for Disease Control and Prevention recommendations. Thorough details about West Nile Virus control methods were identified in Canada and the United States, while strategies in the endemic countries are sparse. There is a substantial lack of published data in some endemic countries. Therefore, it is suggested that public health agencies publish the strategies found to be most efficient and effective and share them at an international level. This paper provides reference to public health agencies at a global level to strengthen the interventions in controlling the West Nile Virus.
Association of Lifestyle Variables and Anthropometric Variables among Breast Cancer Patients at the University College Hospital, Ibadan
Authors: Adesuyi Emmanuel Olumide , Olawoore Samuel Adedapo , Komolafe Adebayo , Kolawole Oluwatobi Bamidele
Published: September 2021

Globally, breast cancer is the commonest cause of cancer death and the most frequently diagnosed cancer among women. This study aim to assess lifestyle indices and anthropometric measurements among breast cancer patients at the University College Hospital, Ibadan. This was a descriptive cross-sectional study. 250 respondents were recruited for the study after anticipating a non-response rate of 10%. Simple random sampling technique was used to select participants for the study. A self-designed open-ended questionnaire was adopted. Two hundred and fifty copies were distributed and retrieved. Data collected were analyzed and descriptive statistics presented in tables and charts while hypothesis were tested using multinomial logistic regression at 0.05 level of significance. Majority 150 (60%) of the respondents were within the age range of 45-64 years and 137 (54.8%) of them had tertiary education. The mean: Age was 50 years, weight before, after diagnosis were 72.8kg and 69.2kg, BMI before, and after diagnosis were 28.65 and 27.21 respectively, waist hip ratio (WHR) was 0.91 and conicity index was 1.37. All the respondents 250 (100%) were involved in different type of exercise before diagnosis but only 100 (40%) continued after diagnosis. Out of about 20 (8%) respondents who were smoking before diagnosis, only 15 (6%) continued smoking after diagnosis and out of the 95 (38%) of those who consumed alcohol before diagnosis, only 90 (36%) continued after diagnosis. There were statistically significant associations between BMI, WHR, obesity and selected lifestyle variables before and after diagnosis at p≤0.05. Conclusively, lifestyle variables were found to have significant influence on the anthropometric measures of the body of breast cancer patients regardless of their morbid or pre-morbid state. This study further ratifies the obesity predictive capacity of the body’s anthropometric measurements, which is largely influenced by various lifestyle indices and perhaps other unknown variables such as genetics and environmental influence. Even though a little modification of certain lifestyles were recorded after respondents were being diagnosed with breast cancer, this undeniably could be as a result of fear of disease outcomes, personal effort to get knowledge or the impact of health education from care givers. It was recommended that caregivers should ensure proper health education of clients on lifestyle changes in order to have a safer life and exclude known factors that can predispose them to breast cancer.
Influence of the degree of adaptability and lifestyle on the quality of life of medical university students
Authors: Koroleva AA , Yanushanets OI , Petrova NA , Bezzubenkova EF
Published: September 2021

Adaptive capabilities of young people enrolling at higher education establishments differ from person to person. Depending on the level of these capabilities, a new student may see his/her quality of life deteriorating and a variety of diseases developing. Against this background, investigation of the dynamics of students' adaptation to studying at a higher educational establishment acquires special urgency: the results of such an investigation would enable designing an effective psychological support program for such students. This study aimed to investigate how the quality of life of students changes as studying at a higher education establishment alters their degree of adaptation and lifestyle. The report compares the studied degree of adaptability and quality of life of the same group of students in their first and third years. By design, the study was prospective continuous; it involved 120 students. M. Gavlinova's two-factor questionnaire (SA, social-ANS) enabled study of the degree of adaptability. As for the quality of life of the participating students, it was registered with the help of the SF-36 questionnaire. Lifestyle of the students was assessed relying on the questionnaire designed to uncover the person's attitude to smoking, alcohol, drugs, physical culture and sports. The results obtained enabled development of recommendations aimed at identifying students running risks of maladjustment and illnesses with the aim to render such students targeted medical and psychological assistance and adjust the sanitary and epidemiological conditions of studying.
Software for calculating the optimum tilt angle of PV modules in different latitudes of the Southern hemisphere and solar plant sizing
Authors: Matheus M. Cabral  , Sofia. A. Lemes  , Marcelo E. de Oliveira  , Paulo H. A. Silva e Silva  , Ghunter  P. Viajante
Published: September 2021

Through the development of photovoltaic technologies, the market related to this type of renewable energy grows constantly. In Brazil, the generated power through photovoltaic (PV) power stations approximates to 2.3 GW representing 1.3% of the total Brazilian energy mix. To supply the public it is necessary to offer tools that facilitate consumer decision making or even the work of a solar farm designer. By analyzing the user’s necessity, it is possible to determine that a great parcel needs a quick and simple response to help them with their questions, and programs that are already well established in the marketplace are complex for inexperienced users. For this reason, a software that calculates the best inclination for PV modules using the method proposed by Liu and Jordan in 1962 is developed. It also determines the number of modules that can be installed without any shading between arrays within a user-defined area. This calculation is possible through the standard dimensions provided by the module manufacturers and the solar height and declination study. Through a simple interface, the user quickly receives the optimum tilt angle of installation, the number of PV modules and the maximum generated power.
Power Quality Improvements in Grid-Connected PV System Using Hybrid Technology
Authors: Prasad Kumar Bandahalli Mallappa  , Herminio Martínez-García  , Guillermo Velasco-Quesada
Published: September 2021

In recent trends, photo-voltaic (PV) is mostly build upon competitive technological development of power quality (PQ) issues. In this article, a hybrid control strategy is implemented with multi-level inverter (MLI) to improve PQ features. As a result, the combination of these controllers with suitable level of MLI could improve the PQ features in a significant way.
Modelling of a Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor and its Control Circuit in Simulink Environment
Authors: Mihály Katona  , Péter Kiss
Published: September 2021

The most commonly used electric motor in electric vehicles is the permanent magnet synchronous motor. The primary production and refinement of rare earth materials used in these motors are immensely damaging to the environment. A new wave of technology in the aspect of electric motors is emerging and that is the non-rare earth element magnet assisted synchronous reluctance motor. During the development process it is beneficial to keep the expenditures at the minimum. To reach that goal a comprehensive simulation of the designed motor and its control circuit could be the answer. It is reasonable to use software based on finite element calculations such as FEMM and mathematical simulations as Matlab Simulink. By implementing the equations and methods described in this paper the electric powertrain can be created generally. The specification is highly dependent on the input parameters that are extracted from finite element 2D calculations. In this case, the model approximates the expected behaviour of the investigated construction. A complete driving cycle can be examined, operating points can be determined, and the efficiency map can be created to help the research
Heatsinks to Cool Batteries for Unmanned Aerial Vehicles
Authors: J. Galvão  , P. Faria  , A. Mateus  , T. Pereira  , S. Fernandes
Published: September 2021

This study aims to develop several different models of heatsinks, designed to cool a vertical take-off and landing unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) battery, through topology optimization, aimed at being manufactured through selective laser melting (SLM) technology. A battery’s temperature must be properly managed for a safe and efficient operation. The methodology developed was with the support of software to carry out several simulations which, starting from several scenarios and restrictions imposed by the small space available to accommodate these small batteries in this type of aircraft. The conception resulted in several battery thermal management systems (BTMS) models, with different applications and efficiency degrees. A relevant aspect is the topology optimization being coupled to computational thermal analysis to reduce the mass of the heatsink whilst ensuring a maximum battery temperature threshold. Together with the use of topology optimization, the SLM process was selected to manufacture the heat sinks, under conditions of geometric freedom, using several high thermal conductivity metal alloys, such as, aluminium and copper to obtain the designed models
SCADA Data-Driven Wind Turbine Main Bearing Fault Prognosis Based on One-Class Support Vector Machines
Authors: A. Insuasty  , C. Tutiven  , Y. Vidal
Published: September 2021

This work proposes a fault prognosis methodology to predict the main bearing fault several months in advance and let turbine operators plan ahead. Reducing downtime is of paramount importance in wind energy industry to address its energy loss impact. The main advantages of the proposed methodology are the following ones. It is an unsupervised approach, thus it does not require faulty data to be trained; ii) it is based only on exogenous data and one representative temperature close to the subsystem to diagnose, thus avoiding data contamination; iii) it accomplishes the prognosis (various months in advance) of the main bearing fault; and iv) the validity and performance of the established methodology is demonstrated on a real underproduction wind turbine.
كاريگه‌ريى شێوازه‌كانى نووسینی رۆژنامەوانى له‌سه‌ر ‏خوێندنه‌وه‌ى بابه‌ته‌كان لە ‏رۆژنامەی هەولێردا
Authors: Mohammed Aryana I.
Published: September 2021

ئەم توێژینەوەیە كە بەناونیشانی (كاريگه‌رى شێوازه‌كانى نووسینی رۆژنامەوانى له‌سه‌ر خوێندنه‌وه‌ى بابه‌ته‌كان لە رۆژنامەی هەولێردا) هەوڵێكی زانستیە بۆ به‌ ديهێنان په‌يوه‌ندى نێوان نووسين و خوێندنى بابه‌ته‌كانى رۆژنامه‌وانيدا، به‌ ئامانجى دۆزینەوەی كاريگه‌ريى شێواز و ته‌كنيكى نووسينى بابەتە رۆژنامەوانییەكان لە رۆژنامەى هه‌ولێردا له‌سه‌ر خوێندنى بابه‌ته‌كان له‌لايه‌ن قوتابيانى زانكۆوه‌ بەنموونە، ئەم توێژینەوەیە بەپێی میتۆدی وەسفی ئەنجام دراوە لە رێگەی شیكردنەوەی شێوازه‌كانی نووسینی رۆژنامه‌وانى له‌ رۆژنامەی هەولێر لە ماوەی (15/1-2/2020) كە وەك سامپلی توێژینەوە وەرگیراوە، و كاريگه‌ريى له‌سه‌ر خوێندنى  بابه‌ته‌كان له‌لايه‌ن خوێندكارانه‌وه، هەروەها توێژینەوەكە لە پێشەكی و سێ‌ باس سەرەكی پێكهاتووە، باسى يەكەم بریتییە لە (چوارچیوەی گشتی توێژینەوە)، باسى دووەم بریتییە لە لایەنی تیۆری توێژینەوەكه‌ (شێوازه‌كانى نووسین و خوێندنەوەى بابەتەكانی رۆژنامەوانى)، باسى سێیەم بریتیيە لەلایەنی پراكتیكی توێژینەوەكه‌ ئەویش بریتیە لە شیكردنەوەی فۆرمەكان ناوه‌رۆك و راپرسی. لە ئەنجامدا بۆمان دەرده‌كه‌وێت كه‌ نووسین و خوێندنەوە لە رۆژنامەى هه‌ولێر پەیوەستن بەیەكەوە و هەر ئامرازێكی میدیایی كۆمەڵە تایبەتمەندی خۆی هەیە بۆ نووسینی بابەتەكان كە لەگەڵ تایبەتمەندییەكانی ئامرازەكە گونجاو بێت تاكو سەرنجی خوێنەر بۆ بابەتەكە رابكیشێت هه‌روه‌ها شێوازه‌كانى نووسين كاريگه‌رييه‌كى خۆى هه‌يه‌ له‌سه‌ر سه‌رنجراكێشانى خوێندكاران بۆ خوێندنى بابه‌ته‌كان. لە كۆتایيدا توێژەر پێشنیازی رێكخستنی كارەكانی میدیايی دەكات بۆ دارشتنى سیاسەتێكی گشتگير بۆ نووسین لە رۆژنامەكان ده‌كات لەگەڵ تایبەنمەندییەكانی خوێنەر گونجاو بێت و بايه‌خى زياتر به‌ شێوازه‌كانى نووسين بدات.
Occupational Exposures and Associated Health Effects among Dumpsite Workers
Authors: Salih Tanya S. , Juma Ameena S. M. , Ubeid Muhsin H.
Published: September 2021

Eighty-nine male workers from the landfill site in (Kany Qrzhala), Erbil, Iraq, aged from 12-65 years were investigated in this study. Each one had filled out a questionnaire sheet. Plus, a 7 ml of venous blood samples were collected from them. Total IgE and Syphilis antibodies were detected. Thus, CBC was conducted on each sample. The results recorded 92.13% of the workers lived in rural areas, while 7.87% lived in urban areas. Further, there were 58.43% smokers and 41.57% non-smokers. Furthermore, the research sample contained 38.20% single, and 61.80% married people. As education illustrated, 37.08% had no schooling, primary school education 40.45%, less than 20% had secondary school education, 2.25% acquired a diploma, and a B.Sc. degree. The serum concentration of total IgE of dumpsite workers revealed a significant increase when compared to the healthy group. None of the workers' sera revealed Syphilis antibodies except one case which was positive; however, it shows non-significant difference between both groups. WBC count was soared significantly in dumpsite workers when compared to the healthy individuals, yet, lymphocyte and granulocyte numbers showed non-significant increment, while monocyte number showed an insignificant rise in workers as compared to healthy group. The number of RBC's and Hb level of the Landfill workers exhibited a substantial increase. Even though, both groups' platelets did not show significant variance. The rise in WBC counts and IgE levels may be due to the exposure of these workers to allergens at the dumpsites as for allergies are the common consequence when exposed to waste and garbage.
DOKSOLOGI DALAM TRADISI MANUSKRIP NUSANTARA
Authors: Sulton Agus
Published: September 2021

Dalam tradisi pernaskahan Nusantara, doksologi murupakan permulaan teks yang umum digunakan dalam produksi manuskrip-manuskrip Nusantara. Doksologi diletakkan di bagian awal teks yang berisi puji-pujian sebagai bentuk rasa hormat, doa, harapan, puji syukur, dan sebagainya. Dalam penelitian ini akan mengungkap tradisi doksologi yang umum dipakai pada manuskrip-manuskrip di Nusantara. Pada tradisi manuskrip di Nusantara memiliki beragam bentuk, makna, dan fungsi tergantung penulisnya karena ini menyangkut kekuatan iman seseorang atau ketakwaan seseorang terhadap Tuhan. Penulisan doksologi bisa disebut kristalisasi gaya kreatif sang kreator dapat diletakkan pada awal teks dan akhir teks manuskrip. Dalam tradisi tulis dunia modern, doksologi pengertiannya mulai bergeser ke arah ucapan terimakasih dan sumbangsih akan hasil kerja sang pengarang saat melakukan penelitian. Hasil penelitian ini menemukan, penggunaan doksologi yang dulunya ditekankan pujian-pujian terhadap sesuatu yang bersifat dogmatis, namun di era sekarang berkembang ke ruang lingkup pimpinan, lembaga, sahabat, dan keluarga. Secara personal, doksologi merupakan cermin atas sikap religius seseorang, sikap toleransi, kebersamaan, mengasihi sesama, dan intelektualitas manusia. Kata kunci: doksologi, pujian, makna, fungsi, manuskrip
INTEGRASI TECHNOLOGICAL PEDAGOGICAL CONTENT KNOWLEDGE (TPACK) DALAM PERANGKAT PEMBELAJARAN DARING GURU BAHASA INDONESIA
Authors: Aditama Vina , Pratiwi Dini Restiyanti
Published: September 2021

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mendeskripsikan integrasi technological pedagogical content knowledge (TPACK) dalam perangkat pembelajaran daring guru bahasa Indonesia. Metode yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah deskriptif kualitatif. Objek dalam penelitian ini berupa rencana pelaksanaan pembelajaran (RPP) daring mata pelajaran bahasa Indonesia di SMP Al Qolam Muhammadiyah Gemolong. Adapun Subjek dalam penelitian ini adalah guru bahasa Indonesia SMP Al Qolam Muhammadiyah Gemolong. Pengumpulan data dalam penelitian ini dilakukan dengan menggunakan teknik dokumentasi dan wawancara. Teknik analisis data dalam penelitian ini dilakukan dengan cara reduksi data, penyajian data, dan verifikasi. Hasil penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa integrasi technological pedagogical content knowledge (TPACK) dikelompokkan menjadi 4 bagian yang meliputi (1) integrasi technological knowledge (TK), (2) integrasi pedagogical knowledge (PK), (3) integrasi content knowledge (CK), dan (4) integrasi technological pedagogical content knowledge (TPCK). Kata kunci: TPACK, Perangkat Pembelajaran Daring, dan Guru Bahasa Indonesia
ANALISIS NOVEL GURU AINI KARYA ANDRE HIRATA DENGAN PENDEKATAN OBJEKTIF
Authors: Yanti Zherry Putria , Gusriani Atika
Published: September 2021

Karya sastra mempunyai nilai positif yang dapat diambil manfaatnya. Untuk itulah kita harus mengadakan suatu apresiasi karya sastra dan mengambil langkah-langkah dengan cara menganalisis hasil karya sastra tersebut. Salah satu bentuk pengkajian sastra yaitu dengan menganalisis unsur instrinsiknya. Dari latar belakang inilah yang menarik penulis untuk menyusun penelitian dengan judul “Analisis Novel Guru Aini dengan Pendekatan Objektif”.       Penelitian ini membahas tentang nilai pendidikan dalam novel Guru Aini dalam Pembelajaran Bahasa Indonesia. Adapun tujuan yang ingin dicapai adalah untuk mendeskripasikan dan menganalisis nilai pendidikan apa saja yang terkandung dalamnya. Subjek penelitian ini adalah novel Guru Aini karya Andre Hirata. Penelitian difokuskan pada permasalahan yang berkaitan dengan nilai pendidikan. Data dianalisis menggunakan teknik deskripsi kualitatif dengan tujuan pengkajian dan pendeskripsian permasalahan yang diteliti. Unsur-unsur intrinsik dalam Novel Guru Aini meliputi tema, alur, tokoh dan penokohan, latar, sudut pandang, gaya bahasa, dan amanat.Kata Kunci : Pendekatan Objektif , Novel, Guru Aini