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Odontogenic Keratocyst in an Edentulous Patient: Report of an Unusual Case
Authors: Perez Alexandre , Calcoen Valentina , Lombardi Tommaso
Published: July 2023

The purpose of this study was to report a rare case of an odontogenic keratocyst occurring in the edentulous jaw area. A 64-year-old man presented with a painful swelling of the right posterior mandibular vestibule that prevented him from wearing a complete lower denture. Upon intraoral clinical examination, the patient was totally edentulous and had two removable complete dentures. He had a fistula in the vestibular mucosa of edentulous site 48 that was painful upon palpation. Radiological examination revealed an unilocular radiolucent lesion with a continuous peripheral sclerotic border, centered on both the mandibular angle and right branch. Differential diagnosis mainly included a residual cyst and an odontogenic cystic tumor. The biopsy and the excisional material allowed a diagnosis of an odontogenic keratocyst to be made, the cyst being lined by a uniform parakeratinized squamous epithelium, corrugated in places, showing intercellular edema in places, with a well differentiated basal cell layer ranging from cuboidal to columnar in shape, a relatively thin, inflammation-free fibrous wall, and a cyst lumen that contained varying amounts of desquamated keratin. In this case, the surgical risk was represented by paresthesia of both the inferior alveolar and the lingual nerves. The lesion was enucleated without any complications, and the follow-up after 1 year did not reveal any nerve functional damage. Our case underlines the importance for the clinicians to consider a keratocyst in the differential diagnosis of cyst-like lesions presenting in an edentulous area.
A Novel Method for Filled/Unfilled Grain Classification Based on Structured Light Imaging and Improved PointNet++
Authors: Huang Shihao , Lu Zhihao , Shi Yuxuan , Dong Jiale , Hu Lin , Yang Wanneng , Huang Chenglong
Published: July 2023

China is the largest producer and consumer of rice, and the classification of filled/unfilled rice grains is of great significance for rice breeding and genetic analysis. The traditional method for filled/unfilled rice grain identification was generally manual, which had the disadvantages of low efficiency, poor repeatability, and low precision. In this study, we have proposed a novel method for filled/unfilled grain classification based on structured light imaging and Improved PointNet++. Firstly, the 3D point cloud data of rice grains were obtained by structured light imaging. And then the specified processing algorithms were developed for the single grain segmentation, and data enhancement with normal vector. Finally, the PointNet++ network was improved by adding an additional Set Abstraction layer and combining the maximum pooling of normal vectors to realize filled/unfilled rice grain point cloud classification. To verify the model performance, the Improved PointNet++ was compared with six machine learning methods, PointNet and PointConv. The results showed that the optimal machine learning model is XGboost, with a classification accuracy of 91.99%, while the classification accuracy of Improved PointNet++ was 98.50% outperforming the PointNet 93.75% and PointConv 92.25%. In conclusion, this study has demonstrated a novel and effective method for filled/unfilled grain recognition.
Predicting System Degradation with a Guided Neural Network Approach
Authors: Habibollahi Najaf Abadi Hamidreza , Modarres Mohammad
Published: July 2023

Evaluating the physical degradation behavior and estimating the lifetime of engineering systems and structures is crucial to ensure their safe and reliable operation. However, measuring lifetime through actual operating conditions can be a difficult and slow process. While valuable and quick in measuring lifetimes, accelerated life testing is often oversimplified and does not provide accurate simulations of the exact operating environment. This paper proposes a data-driven framework for time-efficient modeling of field degradation using sensor measurements from short-term actual operating conditions degradation tests. The framework consists of two neural networks: a physics discovery neural network and a predictive neural network. The former models the underlying physics of degradation, while the latter makes probabilistic predictions for degradation intensity. The physics discovery neural network guides the predictive neural network for better life estimations. The proposed framework addresses two main challenges associated with applying neural networks for lifetime estimation: incorporating the underlying physics of degradation and requirements for extensive training data. This paper demonstrates the effectiveness of the proposed approach through a case study of atmospheric corrosion of steel test samples in a marine environment. The results show the proposed framework’s effectiveness, where the mean absolute error of the predictions is lower by up to 76% compared to a standard neural network. By employing the proposed data-driven framework for lifetime prediction, systems safety and reliability can be evaluated efficiently, and maintenance activities can be optimized.
AGDF-Net: Attention-Gated and Direction-Field-Optimized Building Instance Extraction Network
Authors: Liu Weizhi , Liu Haixin , Liu Chao , Kong Junjie , Zhang Can
Published: July 2023

Building extraction from high-resolution remote sensing images has various applications, such as urban planning and population estimation. However, buildings have intraclass heterogeneity and interclass homogeneity in high-resolution remote sensing images with complex backgrounds, which makes the accurate extraction of building instances challenging and regular building boundaries difficult to maintain. In this paper, an attention-gated and direction-field-optimized building instance extraction network (AGDF-Net) is proposed. Two refinements are presented, including an Attention-Gated Feature Pyramid Network (AG-FPN) and a Direction Field Optimization Module (DFOM), which are used to improve information flow and optimize the mask, respectively. The AG-FPN promotes complementary semantic and detail information by measuring information importance to control the addition of low-level and high-level features. The DFOM predicts the pixel-level direction field of each instance and iteratively corrects the direction field based on the initial segmentation. Experimental results show that the proposed method outperforms the six state-of-the-art instance segmentation methods and three semantic segmentation methods. Specifically, AGDF-Net improves the objective-level metric AP and the pixel-level metric IoU by 1.1%~9.4% and 3.55%~5.06%
Adaptive Resolution Enhancement for Visual Attention Regions Based on Spatial Interpolation
Authors: Zhu Zhixuan , He Xin , Li Chunlai , Liu Shijie , Jiang Kun , Li Kang , Wang Jianyu
Published: July 2023

Resolution enhancement is crucial for human vision. However, it can be resource-consuming in the display pipeline. Therefore, there is a need to develop a lightweight resolution improvement algorithm specifically targeting visual attention regions. This paper presents a spatial-interpolation-based algorithm to improve the resolution of the visual attention area. The eye-tracking system consists of a near-infrared camera and an event camera is proposed to obtain the 3D gaze vector and eye moving trajectory. Secondly, the observation coordinates are obtained by gaze vectors, and the visual attention region is defined by the sensitive field-of-view angle. Then, interpolation-based adaptive spatial resolution enhancement and contrast enhancement adjustment are performed in the visual attention area. Finally, the feasibility of the proposed method is tested on both qualitative and quantitative dimensions. The experimental results demonstrate that the proposed method can significantly improve the visual effects.
Impacts of Maternal Noise Exposure on Risk of Stillbirth and Oxidative Stress-Induced Neurobehavioral Changes in Offspring
Authors: Arjunan Archana , Sah Dhiraj Kumar , Rajan Ravindran
Published: July 2023

Life does not start at birth but at conception. Embryonic development is a particularly difficult period in which genetic and environmental factors can interact to contribute to risk. In utero and early neonatal exposure to maternal stress are linked with psychiatric disorders, and the underlying mechanisms are currently being elucidated. This study examined novel relationships between maternal noise exposure causing oxidative-stress-induced neurobehavioral changes in cognition and autism spectrum disorder (ASD) in offspring. Pregnant Wistar albino rats were exposed to noise (100 dBA/4 h). There were three groups of pregnant rats exposed to noise during gestation, as well as a control group: early gestational stress (EGS), which occurs between the 1st and 10th days of pregnancy; late gestational stress (LGS), which occurs between the 11th day and the delivery day; and full-term gestational stress (FGS), which occurs during the entire pregnancy period. Maternal stress effects on the offspring were analyzed. This study observed that noise exposure becomes a psychosocial stressor in the prenatal period of motherhood. In the EGS and LGS groups, female rats showed continuous midterm abortion and stillbirth during noise exposure. The noise-exposed group exhibited significant changes in cognition, obsessive–compulsive behavior, fear, and anxiety. Corticosterone and oxidative stress markers increased, and the antioxidant level was significantly decreased in the noise-exposed group. Therefore, maternal noise exposure causes recurrent abortions and stillbirths, increases oxidative stress, and impairs the offspring’s neurodevelopment.
Mixed Reality for Pediatric Brain Tumors: A Pilot Study from a Singapore Children’s Hospital
Authors: Liang Sai , Teo Jing Chun , Coyuco Bremen C. , Cheong Tien Meng , Lee Nicole K. , Low Sharon Y. Y.
Published: July 2023

Mixed reality (MR) platforms for neurosurgical education, training, and clinical use have gained popularity in recent years. However, their use in pediatric neurosurgery is comparatively unexplored. We designed a study to explore the use of an MR-based application for pediatric brain tumors. The primary aim is to determine if the use of MR provides the neurosurgical team with a better understanding of the visuospatial anatomy of neoplasms in pediatric craniums and to guide operative planning. Secondary aims include exploring its use as an educational tool for junior doctors and medical students. Methods: Three-dimensional anatomical models of selected pediatric brain tumors are created and uploaded to an MR application. The processed data is transferred into designated MR head-mounted devices. At the end of the trial, users are required to fill in an evaluation form. Results: A total of 30 participants took part in this study. Based on the collated feedback data, all of them agreed that the MR platform was useful as a tool in different aspects of understanding the selected pediatric brain tumors. Conclusions: This study demonstrates a proof of concept of the feasibility of MR platforms for a better understanding of pediatric brain tumors. Further development is needed to refine the current setup to be more versatile.
Mindfulness-Based Adventure Camp for Military Youth
Authors: Le Thao
Published: July 2023

Research suggests that military youth have higher rates of anxiety and socio-emotional difficulties as compared to their non-military peers, due in part to the unique stressors of military life. The study reported here provides feasibility findings of a mindfulness-based adventure camp that was conducted in Colorado and Hawaii with 292 military youth, through a partnership with 4-H Extension Professionals /Operations Military Kids. The results suggest that military youth were highly satisfied with the camp experience and that mindfulness tools could be used to help deal with stress. Mindfulness-based programs could be one way for Extension professionals to work with youth.
Maps & Apps: Mobile Media Marketing Education for Food and Farm Entrepreneurs
Authors: Fox Julie , Leeds Rob , Barrett Eric
Published: July 2023

With an increasing number of consumers using smartphones, tablets, and other mobile devices to find and interact with local businesses, Ohio State University Extension developed a new curriculum aimed at improving market access for food and farm entrepreneurs. The literature review, curriculum framework, and lessons learned shared in this article can be used by Extension professionals to improve their own online presence, as well as by educators working with entrepreneurs and community leaders.
Using iPads for Extension Presentations
Authors: Zobrist Kevin
Published: July 2023

Tablet computers like the iPad have numerous potential applications for Extension, one of which is as a wireless device for delivering presentations. The iPad can connect to a projector via a cable or wirelessly through a laptop or directly to a wifi-enabled projector. Using an iPad allows an Extension educator to control the presentation, view notes, and incorporate on-screen annotations. Depending on the presenter's teaching style, these capabilities can both enhance or diminish presentation quality.
To Like or Not to Like: Social Media as a Marketing Tool
Authors: Doyle Morgan , Briggeman Brian
Published: July 2023

Social media can be a solid marketing tool for Extension personnel and their stakeholders. It is inexpensive, has the potential to reach many individuals, and can be used to target certain groups. Yet the challenge with using social media is identifying those strategies that work best in the marketing of programs and/or products. To address this challenge for Extension audiences, this article focuses on insights from a rural business' approach to using social media as a marketing tool.
U.S. Dietary and Physical Activity Guideline Knowledge and Corresponding Behaviors Among 4th and 5th Grade Students: A Multi-Site Pilot Study
Authors: Bea Jennifer , Martinez Stephanie , Florian Traci , Farrell Vanessa , Martinez Cathy , Whitmer Evelyn , Hartz Vern , Blake Samuel , Nicolini Ariana , Misner Scottie
Published: July 2023

Knowledge of U.S. dietary and physical activity recommendations and corresponding behaviors were surveyed among 4th and 5th graders in five Arizona counties to determine the need for related education in SNAP-Ed eligible schools. A <70% target response rate was the criterion. Participants correctly identified recommendations for: fruit, 20%; vegetables, 19%; whole grains, 23%; and physical activity, 37% of the time. Fruit, vegetable, whole grain, and physical activity recommended behaviors were met by 23%, 37%, 30%, and 64%, respectively. Knowledge and behavior were associated only for fruit. These data confirmed the necessity for nutrition and physical activity education in this population.
The Sponsorship Model: Leveraging Extension Program Funds, Building Local Community Collaborations
Authors: Hachfeld Gary
Published: July 2023

Garnering alternative Extension programming funds has become a fact of life. A group of University of Minnesota Extension educators use what they call the "Sponsorship Model" to accomplish this. Selected programs are not marketed to program participants but are marketed to potential local community sponsors. Sponsors pay a flat sponsorship fee and are responsible for participant recruitment and selecting the meeting date, location, start time, and any costs such as meeting facility, refreshments, and meals. This process has resulted in greater participant attendance, less management work for the Extension educators, and the ability to generate revenue to sustain and grow programming.
Guerra, micro imperialismo y prácticas predatorias
Authors: Moreno Leoni Álvaro M.
Published: July 2023

El objetivo de este artículo es estudiar la naturaleza agresiva y adquisitiva de la expansión helenística aquea por el Peloponeso. Si bien se reconoce el carácter multilateral y horizontal de este proceso histórico, el énfasis aquí se pone en la perspectiva y las acciones aqueas. En este sentido, se reúne tanto la evidencia histórica sobre la violencia, coerción e intimidación contra muchas comunidades del Peloponeso forzadas a entrar en el koinon, como sobre los incentivos materiales e inmateriales para la guerra y la conquista. Se sugiere que el micro imperialismo pareció haber movilizado a grandes sectores de la ciudadanía aquea para ir a la guerra con cierta frecuencia. De todos modos, sobre la cuestión de si el koinon aqueo podría considerarse una forma de estado depredador o benévolo, aquí se sugiere el inconveniente de un razonamiento demasiado restrictivo al respecto. Fases o momentos particulares en la construcción de la relación entre póleis y koinón deben explorarse por separado, y el inicial, o integración, abría una brecha para imponer temporalmente relaciones jerárquicas y extraer recursos de las comunidades locales.
ANALISIS KINERJA INDUSTRI PERBANKAN NASIONAL PASCA COVID-19
Authors: Roni Faizal , Rafik Ahmad , Lidwan Nanang , Siagian Sabaruddin
Published: July 2023

The purpose of scientific writing is to analyze the performance of the banking industry, related to liquidity performance, credit disbursement and processing of non-performing loans, management of third party funds (DPK), profitability or ROA, and post-Covid-19 banking capital or CAR. The research sample used is a conventional commercial bank (BUK). The data used is secondary data taken from OJK. As a result, overall banking performance after the Covid-19 crisis has been satisfactory. As an individual result, post-Covid-19 banking liquidity is very good, credit disbursement performance has returned to normal and the management of non-performing loans is consistently in a safe position. Meanwhile, the performance of third party fund management also greatly improved. In addition, bank profitability has recovered to the level it was before the Covid-19 crisis and banking capital or CAR during the post-Covid-19 crisis has remained strong to finance the elimination of problem loans.

Key words: Liquidity, Credit, NPL, DPK, ROA and CAR.
The Role of Clinical Questioning Using the Scale of Hemorrhagic Manifestations in the Diagnosis of von Willebrand’s Disease
Authors: Кабаева Е.Н.
Published: July 2023

Болезнь Виллебранда – наиболее распространенная наследственная геморрагическая гемостазиопатия. Частота заболевания в популяции составляет 1–2%. Формы болезни Виллебранда с выраженными клиническими проявлениями встречаются с частотой 0,1%. Причиной болезни Виллебранда является количественный или качественный дефект фактора Виллебранда, что определяет разнообразие клинических и лабораторных проявлений заболевания. Следует отметить, что основным контингентом пациентов с болезнью Виллебранда, наблюдающихся у гематолога, являются женщины. Это обусловлено тем, что если среди всех женщин в менструальном периоде около 12% страдают меноррагиями, то среди женщин с болезнью Виллебранда эта доля может возрасти до 95%. Чувствительность меноррагии как предиктора болезни Виллебранда составляет 32–100% со специфичностью 5–20%. Диагноз болезни Виллебранда базируется на оценке клинических проявлений, семейного анамнеза, данных лабораторного обследования. Другие характерные проявления повышенной кровоточивости у пациентов с болезнью Виллебранда – это кровотечения из слизистых полости носа и рта, кровоточивость в местах незначительных повреждений кожных покровов, после оперативных вмешательств, экстракций зубов, возможно развитие гемартрозов и межмышечных гематом. В связи с разнообразием клинических и лабораторных проявлений заболевания с целью скрининга специфических жалоб и анамнеза различными центрами разработано несколько вариантов балльных шкал, которые помогают врачу выявить потенциальных пациентов с болезнью Виллебранда.

Willebrand disease (VWD) is the most common hereditary hemorrhagic hemostasiopathy. The frequency of the disease in the population is 1–2%. Forms of VWD with severe clinical manifestations occur with a frequency of 0.1%. The cause of VWD is a quantitative or qualitative von Willebrand factor (VWF), which determines the variety of clinical and laboratory manifestations of the disease. It should be noted that the main contingent of patients with VWD seen by a hematologist are women This is because while menorrhagia during the menstrual period occurs in about 12% of all women, this proportion can rise to 95% among women with VWD. The sensitivity of menorrhagia as a predictor of VWD is 32–100%, with a specificity of 5–20%. The diagnosis of VWD is based on an assessment of clinical manifestations, family history, and laboratory examination data. Other characteristic manifestations of increased bleeding in patients with VWD are bleeding from the mucous membrane of the nasal cavity and mouth, bleeding in places of minor damage to the skin, after surgical interventions, extractions of teeth, hemarthrosis and intermuscular hematomas may develop. Due to the variety of clinical and laboratory manifestations of the disease, in order to screen for specific complaints and anamnesis, various centers have developed several options for scoring scales that help the doctor identify potential patients with VWD.
Medical, Demographic and Social Aspects of Arterial Hypertension in Pregnant Women
Authors: Тагиева Ф.А.
Published: July 2023

С целью изучения медико-демографических и социальных аспектов артериальной гипертензии у беременных был проведен анализ историй родов 218 женщин. Средний возраст у беременных с артериальной гипертензией был равен 27,8±0,40 года. Частота артериальной гипертензии у беременных составила 39,6%. Распределение пациенток по социальному статусу показало, что среди беременных с артериальной гипертензией чаще встречались домохозяйки. Изучение сопутствующей соматической патологии у обследованных беременных показало, что у них диагностировались заболевания сердечно-сосудистой системы, желудочно-кишечного тракта, эндокринные заболевания, болезни мочевыделительной системы, острые респираторные вирусные инфекции и грипп. У беременных с артериальной гипертензией достоверно чаще выявляются такие факторы риска, как ожирение и отягощенная наследственность по артериальной гипертензии. У беременных с артериальной гипертензией наблюдалась различная соматическая патология. В акушерско-гинекологическом анамнезе отмечался нерегулярный менструальный цикл, поли- и олигоменорея.

In order to study the medical, demographic and social aspects of arterial hypertension in pregnant women, an analysis of the birth histories of 218 women was carried out. The mean age in pregnant women with arterial hypertension was 27.8±0.40 years. The frequency of arterial hypertension in pregnant women was 39.6%. The distribution of patients by social status showed that among pregnant women with arterial hypertension, housewives were more common. The study of concomitant somatic pathology in the examined pregnant women showed that they were diagnosed with diseases of the cardiovascular system, gastrointestinal tract, endocrine diseases, diseases of the urinary system, acute respiratory viral infections and influenza. In pregnant women with arterial hypertension, such risk factors as obesity and aggravated heredity for arterial hypertension are significantly more often detected. In pregnant women with arterial hypertension, various somatic pathologies were observed. In the obstetric and gynecological history, an irregular menstrual cycle, poly- and oligomenorrhea were noted.
The Impact of Acute Respiratory Coronavirus Infection on the Outcome of Childbirth, the Condition of the Mother, Fetus and Newborn at 38–40 Weeks of Gestation
Authors: Гулиева Х.Г.
Published: July 2023

Цель исследования. Изучить исход беременности и родов для матери, плода и новорожденного у женщин с острой коронавирусной инфекцией. Материалы и методы. Обследовано 55 пациентов с острой коронавирусной инфекцией в 38–40 недель беременности. Средний возраст обследованных беременных и рожениц составил 28,13±0,58 года. Были проведены клинические, функциональные, лабораторные, биохимические, радиологические методы исследования. Для подтверждения коронавирусной инфекции были взяты мазки из горла и носа и определены методом полимеразной цепной реакции (ПЦР). Результаты. Установлено, что у беременных, инфицированных острой коронавирусной инфекцией, в 38–40 недель частота спонтанных родов через естественные родовые пути составила 27,3%, частота абдоминального родоразрешения была в пределах 72,7%. Внутриутробное инфицирование плода от беременных с острой коронавирусной инфекцией в 38–40 недель не наблюдалось. Новорожденные находились на грудном вскармливании. Ограниченный контакт матери и ребенка позволил избежать инфицирования новорожденных. Заключение. В результате проведенного исследования было установлено, что 61% беременных и рожениц были госпитализированы в состоянии средней тяжести, 36,4% – в удовлетворительном состоянии.

Purpose of the study. To study the outcome of pregnancy and childbirth for mother, fetus and newborn in women with acute coronavirus infection at gestational age 38–40 weeks. Material and methods. There were examined 55 patients with acute coronavirus infection at 38–40 weeks of pregnancy. The average age of the pregnant women and women in labor was 28.13±0.58 years. Clinical, functional, laboratory, biochemical, radiological research methods were conducted. To confirm coronavirus infection, there were performed throat and nose swabs with further detection of the virus by polymerase chain reaction (PCR). Results. It was found that in pregnant women infected with acute coronavirus infection at 38–40 weeks, the frequency of spontaneous vaginal birth was 27.3%, the frequency of abdominal delivery was within 72.7%. Intrauterine infection of the fetus from mother with acute coronavirus infection at 38–40 weeks was not observed. The newborns were breastfed, and limited contact between mother and child made it possible to avoid contamination of newborns. Conclusion. As a result of the study, it was found that 61% of pregnant women and women in labor were hospitalized in a moderate condition, 36.4% in a satisfactory condition.
Urinary Incontinence in Women: a Modern Approach to the Problem and Treatment Recommendations
Authors: Бурьяк Д.В.
Published: July 2023

Недержание мочи является распространенным заболеванием, возникающим у женщин всех возрастных групп и существенно влияющим на качество их жизни. В данной статье представлены научно обоснованные данные по этиологии, причинам возникновения недержания мочи у женщин, факторам риска, классификации, подходам к диагностике, лечению и последующему наблюдению. В разделе лечения приведена информация о немедикаментозных, фармакологических и хирургических методах лечения, включая перспективные разработки. Применение современных подходов к тактике ведения пациенток с недержанием мочи позволяет улучшить результаты терапии, повысить качество жизни пациенток и предотвратить появление нежелательных осложнений.

Urinary incontinence is a common condition affecting women of all age groups and significantly impairing their quality of life. This article presents evidence-based data on the etiology, causes of urinary incontinence in women, risk factors, classification, approach to diagnosis, treatment and follow-up. The treatment section provides information on non- pharmaceutical, pharmacological, and surgical treatments, including the emerging ones. The use of modern approaches to the management of patients with urinary incontinence can improve the results of therapy, the quality of life of patients and prevent the occurrence of unwanted complications.
Simulasi Pola Operasi Waduk Batutegi, Provinsi Lampung
Authors: Swastika Dian , Wulandari Dyah Ari , Sriyana Ignatius
Published: July 2023

Batutegi Reservoir is a multi-purpose reservoir that is used to increase the water supply to the Argoguruh Weir to expand the irrigation area in the Sekampung Irrigation System. Batutegi Reservoir supplies the water demand not only for irrigation, covering an area of 66.573 Ha, but also for hydroelectric power generation (hydropower) of 2 x 14 MW and the raw water supply of 2.250lt/s. The operational curves of the Batutegi Reservoir were prepared in 2017, aiming to control the water release to ensure the planned demand is fulfilled. However, the reservoir operation curves must be reviewed at least once every 5 (five) years to comply with the changes in reservoir conditions and the development of its benefits/functions. The study aimed to determine the reservoir reliability by updating the reservoir operation curves in 3 conditions; wet year, normal year, and dry year using the SOR (Standart Operating Release) simulation method according to the inflow and outflow during the mid-month period. Results showed that in the wet year, normal year, and dry year, the reservoir reliability in supplying water for irrigation, raw water, and hydropower is satisfactory in each period. In conclusion, although some simulation periods showed the final RSL (Reservoir Water Levels) of the reservoir are below the upper limit of the operation curves, they are still above MOL (Minimum Operation Level) hydropower level meaning all supply for irrigation, raw water, and hydropower can be 100% fulfilled.
Methodology for mechanical design using augmented reality as a learning tool
Authors: FERNÁNDEZ-PÉREZ Vladimir Damián , MIRANDA-SÁNCHEZ Francisco Javier , FERNÁNDEZ-GÓMEZ Tomas
Published: July 2023

Augmented Reality is a tool that is being gradually developed in university institutions based on the boom caused by the use of mobile devices and Internet access from almost anywhere.
Study of the optimal mode of sludge agitation in the receiving tank of a wastewater pumping station
Authors: Григорьева А.Н.
Published: July 2023

Взмучивание осадка в приемном резервуаре канализационной насосной станции является достаточно серьезной проблемой из-за большого риска выхода из строя насосного оборудования, а также слеживания и загнивания осадка в самом резервуаре. Как правило, методы борьбы с оседанием осадка направлены на освобождение только области вблизи всасывающих патрубков насосов. В остальной же части резервуара слежавшийся осадок периодически вымывают вручную в периоды технического обслуживания или минимального заполнения. Приводится сравнение двух методов взмучивания осадка в приемном резервуаре канализационной насосной станции. В первом случае осадок взмучивается гидравлическим способом – с помощью трубопроводов, расположенных по периметру емкости. Во втором используются конические мешалки усовершенствованной геометрии, то есть взмучивание осадка осуществляется механическим способом. Сравнение эффективности перемешивания производилось при помощи CFD-моделирования. Согласно результатам моделирования гидродинамики перемешивания, при работе конических мешалок практически не образуются застойные зоны в придонной области перемешивания.

Sludge agitation in the receiving tank of a wastewater pumping station is a rather serious problem due to the high risks of the pumping equipment failure, sludge caking and decay inside the tank. As a rule, sludge settling control methods provide for emptying only the area close to the suction nozzles of the pumps. In the rest of the tank, the caked sludge is periodically washed out by hand during maintenance or minimum filling. A comparison is made between two methods of sludge agitation in the receiving tank of a wastewater pumping station. In the first case, sludge is agitated hydraulically, i. e., using pipelines located along the perimeter of the tank. In the second, conical mixers of improved geometry are used, that is, sludge is agitated mechanically. A comparison of mixing efficiency was made using CFD-modeling. According to the results of modeling the hydrodynamics of mixing, during the operation of conical mixers, no stagnant zones is actually formed in the near-bottom mixing area.
A STUDY ON DISTANCE CHARACTERISTICS OF GAIT IN CHILDREN WITH SPASTIC HEMIPLEGIC CEREBRAL PALSY
Authors: Chandran Nair Anjana , Zachariah George , M Jayasree
Published: July 2023

Introduction Cerebral palsy(CP) is the leading cause of locomotor disability in children all over the
world. The motor disorders of CP are usually accompanied by disturbances of sensation, perception,
cognition, behaviour, epilepsy and secondary musculoskeletal problems. Studies on spatial parameters of gait in CP children
with hemiplegia are very few in number, especially scarce in Indian population. This study is aimed to describe the distance
characteristics of gait in children with spastic hemiplegic cerebral palsy. It is Methodology a retrospective descriptive study.
Anthropometric measures and 3D gait analysis data of 15 children with spastic hemiplegic cerebral palsy who attended
Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Government Medical College Thiruvananthapuram during the period
from 2014 to 2021 were analysed. Spatial parameters studied were stride length, step length and step width. SPSS 25 statistical
software was used. Study was started after clearance from institution research committee and ethical committee and
conducted for period of 24 months. In our study mean age of study group was 7+/-2 years. Results Mean BMI of the group was
15.6+/-3 kg/m2.Study group consisted of 12 right and 3 left spastic hemiplegic cerebral palsy children. .Mean stride length and
step length of affected side were 0.93m and 0.33m, respectively. Step width was 0.17+/-0.05m.In the right hemiplegics
proportional loss of step length (comparing affected side with unaffected side) was 26.3% and in left was 38.3%. There was a
decrease in stride length and step length in children with increased knee standing angle. Study showed decreased stride
length and step length in GMFCS II children compared to GMFCS I. Study also showed children with BMI in normal range had
better stride length and step length when compared with underweight. In this stud Conclusion y children with increased knee
standing angle had decreased stride length and step length. Study showed decreased stride length and step length in GMFCS
II children compared to GMFCS I. Proportional loss of step length in affected leg compared to unaffected leg was more in left
hemiplegic than in right hemiplegic children.
“ULTRASONOGRAPHY IN EVALUATION OF KNEE OSTEOARTHRITIS AND ITS CORRELATION WITH WOMAC SCORE”
Authors: Amrute Bhupendra , Pande Sonjjay , Pratap Singh Kushwah Avadhesh , S. Nelson S.
Published: July 2023

Ultrasonography is rapidly evolving as an important imaging modality in various Backgroundrheumatic diseases. Osteoarthritis is a progressive disease that causes extreme morbidity and functional limitation in those who are affected. Ultrasound is able to image structural lesions as well as inammatory changes in early and late diseases. it is also helpful in monitoring disease, which guides the clinician in planning appropriate management. Methodology- This study was conducted as a facility-based prospective observational study at the Department of Radiodiagnosis N.S.C.B. Medical College and Hospital, Jabalpur on patients with knee osteoarthritis. Clinical diagnosis was conrmed by the American College of Rheumatology (ACR) clinical criteria. Major ndings seen on ultr Results- asound are degeneration of articular cartilage in the medial, lateral, and intercondylar regions, extrusion of the medial and lateral meniscus, osteophyte along the medial and lateral joint line, knee joint effusion, Baker's cyst, synovial hypertrophy, degenerative changes in the medial collateral ligament. positive correlation between pain scores (assessed using WOMAC) and various ultrasonographic ndings such as meniscus extrusion, joint effusion, synovial hypertrophy, Baker's cyst, osteophyte formation, and cartilage degradation in the femoral trochlear region.
ANALYSIS OF BLOOD TRANSFUSION REACTION IN OBSTETRIC PATIENTS AT JHALAWAR MEDICAL COLLEGE, RAJASTHAN
Authors: Kataria Nitish , Kumari Anita , P. Rathore Sumit , Sharma Richa
Published: July 2023

Introduction - Blood transfusion plays a major role in prenatal care in anemic mothers and during 1 obstetric hemorrhages which are a major cause of maternal mortality. Aim & Objective- Analysis of frequency, distribution and types of blood transfusion reaction in obstetric patients at JMC. Materials & Methods- After obtaining approval, those obstetric patients meeting the inclusion criteria will be enrolled in the above study. All reported transfusion reaction was evaluated. Blood samples for re-cross matching, Coombs' test, and urine samples for methemoglobinuria were obtained from each patient who experienced a transfusion reaction. Inclusion criteria: All pregnant ladies who underwent blood transfusions during six months period (July 22 - December 22) at JMC. Result- The proportion of patients receiving blood transfusion out of the total anaemic obstetric population received at JMC is as follows:- July : 263(26.7%), August : 252(24.6%), September : 241(26.8%), October: 225(25.5%), November : 209(26.5%), December : 184(25.4%). So total blood transfused is 1374(25.9%). Out of this 1374 cases 12 blood transfusion reactions were notied i.e. 0.87%. Classied as below :- Febrile non-hemolytic transfusion reactions : 6(50%), Allergic reactions : 4(33.3%), Acute hemolytic reactions : 0(0%), Miscellaneous (Isolated hypotension etc.) : 2(16.7%), TRALI : 0(0%). No any maternal mortality was observed due to transfusion related reactions. Conclusion- Total blood transfused was 1374 i.e. 25.9% of Anemic obstetric patients, in which 12 blood transfusion reactions were notied i.e. 0.87%. Among which the most common transfusion reaction was Febrile non-hemolytic transfusion reactions(50%).Blood transfusion should be considered only when severe anemia and obstetric hemorrhages are major risk to life, because of related blood transfusion reactions.
CLINICAL EFFICACY OF BOTULINUM TOXIN A INJECTION IN ORBICULARIS OCULI MUSCLE TO IMPROVE MODERATE TO SEVERE DRY EYE DISEASE.
Authors: Swati Swati , Rani Neha , Puja Puja
Published: July 2023

Dry eye is a multifactorial disease of the ocular surface characterized by a loss of homeostasis of the tearlm and accompanied by ocular symptoms, in which tear lm instability and hyperosmolarity, ocular surface inammation and damage, and neurosensory abnormalities play etiological roles. Typical symptoms of dry eye syndrome are dryness, burning and sandy-gritty eye irritation, and itchy, stinging, or tired eyes. The resultant damage to the eye's surface increases discomfort and sensitivity to bright light. The eyelid motion, tear distribution, and tear drainage are all fundamental and supposed to provide the main mechanism of action for lacrimal drainage. The paralysis of the lacrimal part of the orbicularis oculi muscle for its close relationship with the components of the lacrimal drainage system, the effect of the lacrimal pump decreases and the tear drainage as well and that the injection of botulinum toxin type A in the medial part of the eyelid decreases the amount of tear volume ejected at each blink and the ability to drain tears, favoring the maintenance of the teardrop which may benet patients with dry eye. The present study was done to determine the effect of Botulinum toxin on the lacrimal drainage function and to assess the possible clinical use of Botulinum toxin in dry eye conditions. This was a prospective, single-blind, interventional study, conducted over a period of 14 months from FEBRUARY 2021- MARCH 2022, in the Department of Ophthalmology, Career Institute of medical sciences in Lucknow. The eyes in the Results And Observation: active intervention group showed better results as compared to the placebo group both in subjective and objective parameters. A signicant difference was found at any point in the study between the treatment and sham groups. It was observed that Botox has shown signicant improvement in the dry eye symptoms. The best improvements in the patient with Botox were observed in the 1st month's follow up and then as effects started to wean off a gradual progression of symptoms was seen. Conclusion: Botulinum toxin A injection into the medial part of the eyelids improves the clinical sign and symptoms of dry eye and can be used as a potential treatment option for patients with severe dry eye disease.
BEHAVIOURAL AND PSYCHOLOGICAL IMPACT OF COVID - 19 AND LOCKDOWN ON CHILDREN AND THEIR PARENTS
Authors: Khajuria Aakriti , Gupta Urvi , K Gupta Ravinder , Babber Sunny
Published: July 2023

Background = COVID-19 pandemic and lockdown brought about stress and a sense of anxiety and fear all around the globe. All this led to various short term as well as long term effect on the behaviour and psychology of children and adolescents and these changes were reported by the parents and guardians of the children who also had some effect on the way they took care of their child. Therefore, we conducted a pre- structured questionnaire-based study to see the various after effects of covid -19 and lockdown on the behaviour and psychology of the children in India who visited a tertiary care hospital in Jammu. The main aim of the study was to investigate the i Aim And Objective= mpact of covid19 and lockdown on the mental health, behaviour and psychology of children and their parents by using a pre structured questionnaire. This cross sectional was conducted for a period of 3 months, from 1st jan2023 Method And Material= to 31st march 2023 using a pre structured questionnaire which was distributed to the parents of children from ages (3yrs to 15 years) attending the paediatrics department in these 3 months. Out of the total 450 parents who were provided with the questionnaire, 210 of them responded back with complete answers. Percentages of data collected was analysed and expressed in terms of percentages and proportions and their graphical representation was done by IBM SPSS 21 and quantitative data was expressed in terms of mean and standard deviation. In this study we observed that there w Result= as an increase in the use of electronic gadgets, irritability, violence, hypo activity, anxiety and depression among children while there was decrease in activity of children, their grades and ability to learn new things. Parents of children had an altered behaviour and psychology after covid 19 and lockdown and there was increase in their stress, anxiousness and hygiene while feeding the child. Conclusion=Covid 19 and lockdown has a negative impact on the psychology of children as well as their parents ,therefore there is an urgent need of planning more and more studies and to combat these psychological changes, child and adolescent mental health policies must be made by government where, psychologists, psychiatrists and paediatricians, along with NGO's and social worker volunteers must be included to conduct sessions in schools to educate both parents and children and make them aware to overcome behavioural changes post pandemic.
A RARE CASE REPORT OF INCISIONAL HERNIA AFTER VENTRICULOPERITONEAL SHUNT
INSERTION
Authors: Kannan R. , Harish M. , Rajput Sunidhi
Published: July 2023

Ventriculoperitoneal (VP) shunt Insertion is a commonly undertaken neurosurgical procedure that aims to drain the excess cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) into the peritoneal cavity in cases of Hydrocephalus. The procedure is quite safe, though it can be associated with a variety of complications, notable at the abdominal site of shunt insertion such as displacement, cyst formation, hydrocele, perforation of intra abdominal organs, or extrusion. An incisional hernia may also occur. We present a rare case of an incisional hernia occurring at the abdominal site of shunt insertion and highlight the problems faced while repairing it.
COMPARISON OF CONVENTIONAL METHOD OF CARE WITH KANGAROO MOTHER CARE IN
THE CARE OF LOW BIRTH WEIGHT INFANTS
Authors: Patwardhan Ajay , Gohil Nikita , Kumar Brajendra
Published: July 2023

Kangaroo mother care results in better weight gain,decreases the risk of serious infections and hypothermia, stabilizes
physiolo-gical parameters, decreases the hospital stay, promotes breast feeding and has no adverse effect on growth
and mortality in LBW babies. KMC and conventional groups were similar with regard to maternal and birth
characteristics.Better weight gain per day (19.3± 3.8 g vs.10.4±4.8 g,p<0.001), significant reduction in respiratory rate
(p<0.001), rise in rectal temperature and oxygen saturation (p<0.001), shorter duration of hospital stay (13.7±8.9 days
vs.15.0±10.3 days),lower incidence of nosocomial sepsis (6.9% vs.23.2% p=0.014) and severe infection (p=0.003) and
higher exclusive breastfeeding rates (p<0.01) were seen in infants receiving KMC.No statistically significant difference
was seen between the two groups in terms of mortality.
MENSTRUAL EXPERIENCES AT WORKPLACES AMONG FEMALE EMPLOYEES
Authors: Sinha Arpita , M Jethwani Lajwanti
Published: July 2023

The goal of this qualitative research study was to examine the many aspects of menstruation at work in India, including management of menstrual hygiene, attitudes towards periods, absenteeism, period policies, and job performance. Seven female workers, ages 21 to 30,participated in semi-structured interviews for the purpose of gathering data, which was then coded and thematically analysed. Menstrual hygiene management, menstrual attitudes at work, absenteeism, period policies, and job performance during menstruation were all found to have a substantial impact on female workers' performance at work. The findings have ramifications for organisations and governments looking to create menstrual health policies that support women's wellbeing and career progression and eventually help increase employment rates and the Indian economy.
CYTOTOXICITY ANALYSIS OF MOMORDICA CHARANTIA D5 IN KERATINOCYTES, OSTEOSARCOMA AND MESENCHYMAL STEM CELLS
Authors: Catarina Viana Valle Ana , Rahme Samir , Cunha de Carvalho Aloisio
Published: July 2023

Momordica charantia has been used in folk medicine since ancient times, showing excellent efficacy when properly prescribed. However, like all medications, the dose used is essential to avoid possible poisoning in patients. Therefore, homeopathy is presented as a therapeutic tool, as it reduces the risk of direct toxicity to the patient while maintaining its medicinal properties, as described in homeopathic pharmacopeias. In addition to the diseases for which it is popularly used, Momordica has been tested in homeopathic dilutions by research groups regarding its activity in cancer cells. Assessing in vitro cell viability is a common practice in the biological evaluation of medicines and is fundamental for the initial analysis of their efficacy. In this study, the cytotoxic effect of Momordica was evaluated on osteosarcoma cell lines, keratinocytes, and mesenchymal stem cells. The results showed that Momordica had pronounced cytotoxicity activity on osteosarcoma cells even at low concentration