bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Continuidad de cuidado y control de pacientes con hipertensión arterial en el primer nivel de atención
Authors: Baro-Verdugo Diana , Gil-Alfaro Issa , Morales-Ramírez Mónica , Rivera-Ávila Dulce Adelaida , Rodríguez-González Azucena Maribel , Ramírez-Aranda José Manuel , Romo-Salazar Juan Carlos
Published: November 2022

Objetivo: comparar las cifras de presión en pacientes con hipertensión arterial con y sin continuidad de cuidado en el primer nivel de atención. Métodos: estudio transversal multicéntrico realizado en tres unidades de medicina familiar de una institución pública. Se utilizó el Sistema de Información de Medicina Familiar para revisar expedientes electrónicos de pacientes con hipertensión arterial, en los meses de julio de 2018 a junio de 2019. El muestreo fue probabilístico sistemático hasta completar el tamaño de muestra de 358 en cada grupo de pacientes, con y sin continuidad de cuidado. Se determinó que existía continuidad cuando el Índice de Continuidad de Cuidado era ≥ 0.75; se obtuvieron, además, variables clínicas. Resultados: de 701 expedientes electrónicos de pacientes con hipertensión arterial, se obtuvo un promedio de Índice de Continuidad de Cuidado de 0.68 ± 0.23. Sin diferencia entre el grupo de pacientes, con y sin continuidad de cuidado, con las variables: control de hipertensión arterial, tiempo de evolución de hipertensión arterial, número de pacientes que acudieron a urgencias por descontrol hipertensivo, de medicamentos antihipertensivos utilizados y de consultas en el año. Conclusiones: no se encontró relación entre continuidad de cuidado y control de la presión arterial.
Conocimiento de la enfermedad y adherencia terapéutica en pacientes hipertensos en una unidad de medicina familiar
Authors: Hernández-Castro Elizabeth , Martínez-Gómez Lourdes , Cuevas-Téllez Octavio I. , Carrillo-Flores Gisselle , Guerrero-Morales Ana L.
Published: November 2022

Objetivo: evaluar el conocimiento de la enfermedad y la adherencia terapéutica en pacientes hipertensos. Métodos: estudio transversal analítico realizado en la Unidad de Medicina Familiar No.75, mediante un muestreo probabilístico aleatorio simple. Se incluyeron 218 pacientes de 40 a 69 años con hipertensión arterial. Se evaluó el conocimiento de la enfermedad mediante el cuestionario de conocimientos sobre la hipertensión (csh) y la adherencia terapéutica con el instrumento mbg (Martín-Bayarre-Grau). Resultados: 95 participantes presentaron conocimiento alto (43.5%), 114, medio (52.4%) y 9, bajo (4.1); respecto a la adherencia terapéutica, 118 tuvieron una adherencia total (54.1%) y 100, parcial (45.8%). Se encontró una asociación estadísticamente significativa (p<0.05) entre conocimiento de la enfermedad y adherencia terapéutica, así como entre conocimiento y control de la hipertensión. Conclusión: el conocimiento sobre la hipertensión arterial se asoció a la adherencia total y a su control. Es importante implementar medidas para empoderar al paciente sobre el conocimiento de su enfermedad, la importancia de los hábitos de vida saludable y de la continuidad en la atención médica.
Subcutaneous Emphysema Secondary to the Performance of Positive Air Pressure After a Sharp Object Injury to the Hand: Case Report
Authors: Gómez-Recillas Víctor , Cortés-Palma Fernanda , Montes-Rangel Laura A. , Vidal-Juárez Roberto C. , Fabila-Sánchez Juana , Jiménez-Corona Jazmín , Juárez-Sánchez Oscar
Published: November 2022

Subcutaneous emphysema is the novo infiltration of air in the subcutaneous layer of skin. The incidence of subcutaneous emphysema varies from 0.43% to 2.34%. and can result from surgical, traumatic, infectious, or idiopathic processes. Air can enter the subcutaneous tissue through occupational accidents, as occurred in our clinical presentation; on physical examination, the most common finding associated with subcutaneous emphysema is crepitus on palpation. It is important to make a timely diagnosis to determine the cause, provide appropriate management and avoid complications.
Suspicious Activity Detection
Authors: Ghosh Sumon , Shah Prasham , Ghadge Aditya , Sanghavi Vaibhav
Published: November 2022

Abstract: In today's insecure world, video surveillance systems play a significant role in keeping both indoors and outdoors secure. Real-time applications can utilize video surveillance components, such as behavior recognition, understanding and classifying activities as normal or suspicious. People are at risk from suspicious activities when it comes to the potential danger they pose. Detecting criminal activities in urban and suburban areas is necessary to minimize such incidents as criminal activity increases. The early days of surveillance were carried out manually by humans and involved a lot of fatigue, since suspicious activities were rare compared to everyday activities. Various surveillance approaches were introduced with the advent of intelligent surveillance systems. This paper analyzes two cases that could pose a threat to human lives if ignored, namely the detection of gun-related crimes, the detection of abandoned luggage, the detection of human violence, the detection of lock hammering, the theft of wallets, and the tempering of ATMs on surveillance video frames. In these papers they have used a neural network model that is Faster R-CNN and YOLOv3 technique to detect these activities.
Elis: A Virtual Chatbot
Authors: Joshi Shushwet , Gokulpure Sidhant , Kathane Shubham , Kuttarmare Shubham , Thaware Siddhant , Kohale Siddhesh
Published: November 2022

Abstract: A Chatbot is Artificial Intelligence computer software that can act as a conversation either through text or audio method. The core analyses a customer’s data using the artificial intelligence which integrates the response with them. Different tasks can be replaced with AI bots as they are much more powerful and can perform multiple tasks simultaneously. Machine Learning techniques are basically used for getting signals and responding to that. Natural language processing allows a bot to have a conversation as naturally as possible. The ideal interaction between user and chatbot is a balanced mix of Innovative technology and human Intervention.
To check the Skin Care Cream Formation of Euphorbia Hirta with Blueberry to Treat Against Intradermal Pathogen (Microorganisms) in Vitro Condition
Authors: Pathan Tayba , Wagh Sayali , Pathan Samrin , Pathan Saniya , Pate Shubham
Published: November 2022

Abstract: The plant E. Hirta and Blueberry are Famous for its medicinal importance among the tribal population. The aim of present work was to evaluate the anti-acne property. Propionibacterium acnes has been recognized as pus forming bacteria causing an inflammation in acne. The study was conducted to evaluate the anti-microbial activities of ethanolic extract of Euphorbia hirta and blueberry. Topical route is the most suitable route for skin diseases. The formulation of cream by combining the Euphorbia hirta and blueberry gives the activity against intradermal pathogens and also hydrates, improves complexation of skin. We checked the parameters like Ph, Solubility, Viscosity, Moisture absorption, Shelf life, Phase separation, Spread ability and antimicrobial activity
QBCrowd: A Crowdsourced Question Bank for Exam Paper Generation
Authors: Soni Parag
Published: November 2022

Abstract: The traditional method of setting a question paper by a particular person teaching in the university. This method is limited in terms of the number of questions, the difficulty of the question paper, and the experience of the lecturers. Generating large question banks can aid in generating a question paper with a random difficulty level. This can be useful for schools, colleges, autonomous Institutes, and Universities. We propose, designing a portal that allows the lecturers from various institutes to log in and submit the questions to the board and another login for the board or the administrators who can check all the questions and validate the questions so that the question paper or a question bank can be, generated automatically by the system. Lecturers can set the level of difficulty i.e., Easy, average, and difficult for each question while submitting the questions and board members can instruct the automatic question paper generator system to set the difficulty of question paper by allotting the number of questions to be picked from each difficulty type. The system will detect the questions that have the same semantics but a different representation to avoid ambiguity while generating the question paper
Good Agricultural Practices (GAP 1) Programme and Its Implications on Cocoa Yield of Participants in Ondo State, Nigeria
Authors: Olamigoke Odefadehan Olalekan , Oluwasegun Ogunwande Isaac Oluwasegun Isaac
Published: November 2022

The continuous fall in the output of cocoa in Nigeria in the past years has been a great concern to the Nigerian Government. Cocoa which is the majorexport crop in Nigeria is experiencing drop in the foreign exchange earnings accruing to the Nigerian Government from its exportation. It is therefore necessary to restore the relevance of cocoa export to the forefront. This necessitated the Federal Government to embark on phase 1 of a programme called Good Agricultural Practices (GAP 1) in which selected cocoa farmers were trained on best sanitation practices that will improve cocoa production. This research determined the effects of farm sanitation training on cocoa output and also determined the relevance of farm sanitation training in cocoa production. Using random sampling procedure; one hundred and ten (110) respondents were selected from the 140 farmers trained on cocoa farm sanitation under the GAP 1 programme of Federal Ministry of Agriculture in partnership with Ondo State Agricultural Development Programme (ODSADP). A well-structured questionnaire was used to gather information from the farmers. Data were analysed using descriptive and inferential statistics such as Chi-square, Pearson Product Moment Correlation and paired T-test. The results revealed that majority (64.5%) of the farmers were male and married (67.3%). The average age of the respondents was 56 years, 18.2% had completed primary school education. The study revealed that cocoa farmers were trained on removal of black pods, cankers, mistletoes, chupons, termites and weeds. The findings also revealed that there was a significant relationship (x2 = 13.220, P = 0.040<0.05) between respondent’s marital status and level of use of farm sanitation training. There was also a significant difference between the cocoa farm output before and after farm sanitation training. There was an increase of cocoa output of the respondents by average of 41.28kg/ha. The use of farm sanitation training was responsible for 7% proportion of the increase in the output of the respondent’s farm. The results of the study further show that there was high level of contact betweenthe cocoa farmers in the study area and the extension agents. Major source of information to the respondents was extension agents of Ondo State ADP. Thefarmers practised the various farm sanitation techniques on which they were trained such as removal of canckers, removal of mistletoes, removal of chupons, hand weeding and picking of unwanted materials. The training variable with the highest impact on the output was removal of pods infected with black pod which brought about 0.290 units change in the output of the cocoa based on the coefficient.
Adoption Levels of Cocoa Rehabilitation Programmes in South-west Nigeria
Authors: Oluwole Matthew Akinnagbe
Published: November 2022

Cocoa is an important crop to the economies of countries such as Nigeria, Cote D’Ivoire, Ghana and Cameroon in West Africa. In an effort to revive cocoasector and increase cocoa production in Nigeria led to cocoa rehabilitation programme (CRPs) by the Federal Government of Nigeria. This study ascertainedthe adoption levels of farmers in cocoa rehabilitation programmes in South-west Nigeria. Data for the study were collected from 240 cocoa farmers through theuse of interview schedule and focus group discussion. Multistage sampling procedure was used in selecting respondents. Data were analysed using percentageand mean statistics. Results revealed that, adoption level was low for coppicing techniques (38.0%, 32.0% and 33.0%) and complete replanting (25.0%, 27.0% and26.0%) of cocoa rehabilitation programme, respectively, for the three groups of farmers (farmers that benefitted from government agency cocoa resuscitationprogramme, farmers that benefitted from non-governmental agency cocoa resuscitation programme and farmers that benefitted from both governmental and nongovernmental agencies). Planting of young cocoa seedling under old cocoa trees (98%, 94%, 95%) and selective planting/gapping up (68.0%, 81.0% and 79.0%) had a very high adoption level for the three groups of the farmers. The most helpful agency in the adoption of cocoa resuscitation programmes was Agricultural Development Programme. To improve the level of adoption of cocoa resuscitation programmes, the federal government of Nigeria should further intensifyefforts in encouraging more farmers in cocoa rehabilitation programme by providing the necessary incentives (like distribution of free cocoa seedlings) to the farmers as at when necessary.
Impact of Personal Characteristics of Farmers on Cocoa Yields: Case of Centre Region, Mbangassina Municipality, Cameroon
Authors: Bertrand Yakan Herve , Eugene Ehabe , Yenwo Nonzienwo Vanisa
Published: November 2022

Cameroon is the fifth largest cocoa producer in the world with approximately 220,000 tons of cocoa produced annually. Many factors account for thisproductivity, amongst which are ageing farms and personal characteristics of farmers. The study follows a hypothetico-deductive methodology through whicha random sampling technique was adopted and relevant primary data was gathered with the aid of a structured questionnaire administered to 150 cocoa farmers from5 villages; Talba, Biakoa, Goura II, Mbangassina, and Bilomo. Correlation analysis and ordinary least squares regression were used to examine the relationship andeffects between socio-economic variables and cocoa yields. Findings showed a positive correlation between the socio-economic variables and cocoa yields, socioeconomic factors such as experience in cocoa farming, number of farms, source of labour, farm size, income were statistically significant at p = 1%, 5%, and 10%. Personal characteristics such as farm size, farming experience, percentage of income from cocoa farming, source of labour, number of farms per cocoa farmer,and cocoa price had a significant impact on cocoa yields. However, personal characteristics such as age, sex, marital status and household size did not showany significant impact on cocoa yields. Thus, professionalizing cocoa farmers and training of farmers in good cocoa business practices can go a long way toimprove cocoa productivity.
Fermentation of Arabica Coffee Beans Using Ohmic Heating Technology in Producing Specialty Coffee
Authors: Reta Reta , Salengke Salengke , Muhidong Junaedi , Mustafa Arnida , Syamsia Syamsia , Sumule Ophirtus , Zaimar Zaimar
Published: November 2022

Coffee is one of the most important agricultural commodities in global market. Therefore, the quality of coffee beans is certainly an important factor whichnotables in considering taste of coffee, especially on flavor profile. Coffee beans produced by farmers in Indonesia are generally “inferior quality of coffee”, asmentioned unsorted or ungraded coffee/kopi asalan with defect score more than 225. It is caused by improper processing that is affecting coffee flavor becomestink and fermented. Improvement of post-harvest aspects are needed to upgrade coffee quality. This research examine a processing system using Ohmic-basedfermentation technology to produce specialty coffee. This research was conducted by setting the temperature (30, 35 and 40oC) and fermentation time (2, 6, 12, and 18 hours). The results showed that this treatments could gain cupping score anging from 81.81 to 85.25 with an average cupping score of 84.03. In this study,the application of 12 hours fermentation time and 35oC temperature generated the highest cupping score of 85.25. The best coffee flavor by applying 30oCtemperature was mouthfeel or body with cupping score of 7.81, whereas flavor, aroma and balance were the best characteristic coffee profile by applying 35oCtemperature on the fermentation process. On the other hand, fermentation temperature of 40oC generated high preference score of balance, that was 7.84. In term of fermentation time, the best characteristics of 2 hours and 12 hours fermentation were flavor and aroma, respectively. Enrekang Arabica coffee has 21 flavor profiles. b
Psychosocial Impacts of the COVID-19 Pandemic
Authors: Casey Erin A. , Hoxmeier Jill C. , Willey-Sthapit Claire , Carlson Juliana
Published: November 2022

Background and objective: Globally, men are at greater risk of mortality and serious physical consequences from COVID-19 infection than women, but are less impacted by the pandemic’s impact on labor force participation and increased childcare responsibilities. Outside of gender identity, however, it is unclear whether men’s beliefs about gender may be related to the kinds of COVID-19-related impacts they report. This study sought to describe the employment, income, and household responsibility-related impacts of the pandemic on a sample of young men in the U.S. and to examine relationships between the men’s gender ideologies and attitudes toward gender equity with self-reported stress impacts of the pandemic.

Methods: The data are from an online survey of 481 young men from across the U.S. Measures included scales assessing masculinity ideology, modern sexism, support for traditional divisions of labor by gender, and attitudes toward gender equity. New items developed for this study assessed COVID-19-related changes in employment, household responsibilities, and childcare duties as well as levels of stress. Hierarchical regression examined the relative roles of demographic characteristics, changes in employment and household work, and gender-related attitudes on COVID-related stress.

Results: Descriptive findings showed that under 50% of the men in the sample experienced negative COVIDrelated impacts on employment, but that a majority of the men reported at least some COVID-related stress. Results of the hierarchical regression suggest that higher levels of stress were predicted by having a minoritized sexual identity, less religiosity, experiencing employment or household responsibility-related changes, and not endorsing modern sexism or a traditional, gendered division of labor.

Conclusions: Experiencing COVID-19-related stress was normative in this sample of young men. However, endorsing traditional notions of a gendered division of labor was slightly protective against higher levels of COVID-related stress. These findings add to existing evidence that gender analysis must be a central component of ongoing COVID-related policy and programming development.
MORFOLOGÍA DE CARBONIZADOS DE MEZCLAS BAGAZO-CARBÓN: EFECTO DEL TAMAÑO DE PARTÍCULA Y CONCENTRACIÓN DE BAGAZO
Authors: García-Saavedra Edward Andrés , Torres-Velasco Alejandra , Medina-Ramírez Cristian Dubiany , Barraza-Burgos Juan Manuel , Guerrero-Pérez Juan Sebastián
Published: November 2022

En este trabajo se evaluó la morfología de carbonizados provenientes de mezclas de bagazo de caña de azúcar y carbón con concentraciones de bagazo de 0, 25, 50, 75 y 100 % p/p y tamaños de partícula -0.25 mm y -20 mm. Las muestras se alimentaron a un proceso de desvolatilización a 900 °C en un reactor tubular de arrastre (-0.25 mm) y un reactor de lecho fijo tipo batch (-20 mm). La morfología de los carbonizados se determinó a través de análisis de imagen. El área superficial se evaluó por medio de análisis BET para tamaño de partícula -0.25 mm. Los resultados mostraron que para tamaños de partícula -20 mm se obtuvieron efectos sinergísticos hacia la generación de morfologías reactivas (paredes delgadas + paredes gruesas) con el aumento de la concentración de bagazo. Se encontró que el carbón generó mayor concentración de morfologías tipo pared gruesa y sólido.
Evolución en el uso del suelo, instrumentos tributarios y aglomeración en el conglomerado Rionegro (Colombia)
Authors: Correa Carlos Mario , Grajales Marín Andrés Fernando
Published: November 2022

Considerando siete municipios que hacen parte de la aglomeración Rionegro, se estudia el ordenamiento territorial, los aspectos tributarios específicos de los municipios y se hace una revisión de literatura sobre estos temas y aglomeración económica, con el propósito de identificar el cumplimiento de la norma y el comportamiento institucional y social de las unidades de análisis. Mediante el análisis exploratorio de los datos, la información oficial construida a partir de las capas de información cartográfica y proyecciones de población en cada municipio, en forma gráfica, se hacen las deducciones sobre la relación de las variables incluidas para tener elementos que permitan verificar comportamientos hipotéticos de las instituciones y de las personas, asociado a las características del ordenamiento territorial y a la importancia que se le da a la misma, en términos de consciencia colectiva, como una forma de organización social y de las actividades económicas. Se encuentra un posible conflicto entre lo establecido en el marco normativo en materia de ordenamiento territorial y el comportamiento de las instituciones y de las personas.
Determinantes de la eficiencia energética: evidencia del grupo Brics (1990-2018)
Authors: Ortega Digna , Contreras José
Published: November 2022

Este artículo tiene como objetivo presentar evidencias de las estimaciones del nivel de eficiencia energética y sus determinantes socioeconómicos de los países Brasil, Rusia, India, China y Sudáfrica en el periodo 1990-2018. Se estimó la función de distancia insumo para obtener los niveles de eficiencia energética bajo el enfoque del análisis de frontera estocástica con panel de datos, a través de diferentes especificaciones econométricas. Los resultados sugieren que el modelo propuesto por Kumbhakar et al. (2012) es el más adecuado debido a que permite la estimación de la eficiencia transitoria y persistente, así como también, la heterogeneidad no observada y del término de error idiosincrático. Se encontró que un incremento del precio agregado de la energía y valor agregado industrial afectan negativamente a la variabilidad de la ineficiencia transitoria. Además, China e India presentaron los mayores ahorros potenciales en el consumo de energía y en las emisiones de CO2 asociadas en el largo plazo, mientras que en el corto plazo China y Rusia tienen el mayor ahorro potencial; siendo China el país que presenta uno de los menores promedios de eficiencia persistente y transitoria entre la muestra de países.
Informalidad laboral en las ciudades capitales del eje cafetero: un análisis con modelos probabilísticos para el año 2019
Authors: Delgado Arias Jhon Alexander , Ramírez-Ospina Duván Emilio
Published: November 2022

El presente estudio tiene como objetivo analizar la probabilidad de ser informal en las ciudades capitales del eje cafetero a partir del planteamiento institucionalista de la informalidad según el Departamento Administrativo Nacional de Estadística. Con la información de la Gran encuesta integrada de hogares del año 2019 se estiman tres modelos de probabilidad: lineal, Probit y Logit. Los resultados de las estimaciones permiten concluir que existe una probabilidad mayor de ser informal para quienes viven en la ciudad de Armenia y una menor para quienes se encuentra en la ciudad de Manizales; en otras palabras, las ciudades pequeñas generan mayores grados de informalidad, en comparación con las ciudades que tienen actividades productivas diversificadas, como es el caso de Pereira. Además, en los modelos estimados se encontró que la variable escolaridad no resulta significativa, la variable edad tiene una relación inversa con la informalidad; mientras que, el género y el parentesco con el propietario del negocio tienen una relación directa con la probabilidad de tener un empleo informal.
Participación de la mujer en la cadena de valor del maíz amarillo: caso Manabí, Ecuador
Authors: Analuisa Aroca Iván Alberto , Guerrero Casado José , Muñoz Muñoz Emanuel Guillermo
Published: November 2022

Este artículo revisa la inclusión social de la mujer en el fortalecimiento y eficiencia de la cadena de valor del maíz en Ecuador. Para cumplir este propósito se analiza las limitaciones y oportunidades de la mujer en la gestión administrativa, procesos de producción y otras actividades, y como incide en el desempeño de la cadena de valor del maíz. Utilizando los resultados de las encuestas aplicadas a setenta y un mujeres  agricultoras, comerciantes agrícolas, procesadoras de alimentos, emprendedoras y/o amas de casa—, se estima un modelo Logit para evaluar la incidencia de las características sociales y económicas de las mujeres de la región en la cadena de valor del maíz. Los resultados permiten evidenciar que la participación de la mujer en actividades relacionadas con el maíz han mejorado la posición social, el empoderamiento y la participación comunitaria, a pesar de la mayor participación de los hombres en todos los nodos de la cadena, a la vez que han generado una mejora en la cadena de valor.
A IMPORTÂNCIA DOS ESPAÇOS PEDAGÓGICOS NA EDUCAÇÃO INFANTIL NA CONCEPÇÃO DOS PROFESSORES DE UMA DETERMINADA ESCOLA DO MUNICÍPIO DE ARVOREZINHA/RS
Authors: Mistura Laura Macedo , Lopes Maria Isabel
Published: November 2022

Os espaços pedagógicos são fundamentais para as crianças interagirem umas com as outras e também se desenvolverem. Para que isso aconteça, é necessário que esses espaços sejam pensados e organizados de acordo com a realidade e as necessidades das crianças, buscando sempre melhores alternativas para dispor os elementos que neles estão disponíveis. Este trabalho buscou analisar as concepções dos professores de uma determinada escola do município de Arvorezinha/RS em relação à importância dos espaços pedagógicos. O estudo das concepções tem grande relevância para identificar a relação direta da organização dos espaços pedagógicos visando à aprendizagem das crianças. A partir da análise de dados coletados, foi possível entender as percepções dos professores em relação ao tema pesquisado.
Editorial: Corporate environmental ethics, competitive advantage and stakeholder theory
Authors: Laouisset Djamel Eddine
Published: November 2022

We are pleased to present the recent issue of the journal “Corporate and Business Strategy Review”. The global strategy will remain and was always a competition-driven game that had to go through a constant and complex reformulation process due to the increasingly dynamic and uncertain global business environment.
DEIXES OF MEMORY IN STENDHAL'S NOVEL 'LE ROUGE ET LE NOIR'
Authors: Ediani Arwatrisi , Sajarwa
Published: November 2022

Contexts in the identification of referents can be developed from external reality to cognitive reality or memory marked by the French demonstrative determinants ce, cet, cette, and ces as deixes of memory. Information in memory deixis referents can be categorized into the different statuses of information for the hearer, i.e. new information and old information. This study employed the qualitative-descriptive method with the data obtained from the novel Le Rouge et le Noir (1830) written by Stendhal. The study’s findings show that memory deixis referents can be identified through the way they evoke the readers’ old memories or (2) evoke the speakers’ memories and provide new information to the reader. In addition, deixes of memory can be demonstrative and performative. They may be used to describe the social life in 19th century France, to show the speakers’ emotional states, or to introduce a new topic in the text.
A Monocular vision positioning and tracking system based on deep neural network
Authors: Li Huijun , Zhang Yu , Ye Bin , Zhao Hailong
Published: November 2022

In order to locate the mobile robots in three-dimensional indoor
environment, mostly global navigation satellite system-denied space, a
monocular visual space positioning algorithm based on deep neural
network is proposed. First, we employ the lightweight YOLOv5 algorithm
for target detection, and the LibTorch deep learning framework is used
for model deployment to improve the inference speed. Moreover, a
multi-layer perceptron (MLP) neural network with four inputs and two
outputs is constructed, which regress the coordinates of the robot in
the field coordinate system to complete the target localization, and
this method is compared with the mathematical model solving algorithm to
reflect the accuracy and superiority of positioning algorithm based on
deep neural network. The proposed positioning and tracking system has
been successfully applied to ICRA robot competition, and results show
that the positioning error estimated by our method is within 10cm whilst
having good real-time performance.
Upstream stimulatory factor 2 protects cardiomyocytes by regulating mitochondrial homeostasis
Authors: Zhao Kexin , Xie Yafei , Zhu Ziwei , Li Yongnan , Chen Jianshu , Ding Hong , Zhang Xiaowei
Published: November 2022

Myocardial ischemia and hypoxia are one of the main causes of heart
failure, and cardiomyocyte apoptosis induced by mitochondrial injury is
the basis of poor heart remodeling and heart failure. Upstream
stimulatory factor 2 (USF2), a transcription factor involved in multiple
cellular processes, has recently been identified as having an active
role in mitochondrial function and energy homeostasis; however, the role
of USF2 in cardiovascular disease has not been reported. In this study,
we demonstrated that the expression of USF2 protein can be degraded by
the ubiquitin-proteasome pathway when cardiomyocytes are hypoxic, and
the loss of USF2 can lead to mitochondrial dysfunction in
cardiomyocytes, aggravating mitochondrial damage and further promoting
apoptosis.Mechanistically, we also demonstrate that USF2 deficiency
induces mitochondrial autophagy by [regulating](javascript:;) the
AMPK/mTOR signaling pathway.Altogether, this study provides new insights
into the protective role of USF2 in hypoxic cardiomyocyte injury. USF2
may serve as a potential therapeutic target for myocardial hypoxia.
Mom and dad are not that different after all: immune modulation as a prerequisite for the evolution of pregnancy
Authors: Monteiro Nuno
Published: November 2022

Pregnancy, the post-fertilization period when embryos are incubated
within the body, is a dynamic multistage process that has convergently
evolved in many vertebrates. To increase independence from environmental
fluctuations and protect offspring from predation, challenges had to be
initially overcome. The most obvious, when considering such an intimate
relation between the parent and its semi-allogenic offspring, was the
pressing need to dodge immunity-associated embryo rejection. In mammals,
immunological tolerance was found to be dependent on the active
modulation of the immune system. Even though supporting much of the
current knowledge on vertebrate pregnancy, mammals lack extant
transitional stages that could help reconstruct the evolutionary pathway
of this fascinatingly complex reproduction mode. In this issue of
Molecular Ecology, Parker et al. (2022) selected an untraditional model
- the seahorse and pipefish family, whose species evolved male pregnancy
across an almost continuous gradient of complexity, from external
oviparity to internal gestation. By contrasting gene expression profiles
of syngnathids with distinct brooding architectures, this study allowed
for the observation of subtle evolutionary adaptations, while confirming
the existence of remarkable similarities to ‘female’ pregnancy (e.g.,
the evolution of male pregnancy in pouched species occurred alongside
immune downregulation, and inflammation seems vital during early
pregnancy stages). In a world where the debate on sex-roles takes centre
stage, Parker et al. (2022) appeasing results hint at the fact that the
strongly convergent evolution of vertebrate pregnancy was seemingly
unaffected by which sex carries the burden of gestation.
ROCK1 Inhibition Improves Wound Healing in Diabetes via RIPK4/AMPK Pathway
Authors: Huyan tianru , Fan Lu , Wu Pin , Zhao Jinghui , Ma Qun , Shi Yundi , Gu chunyan , Li Xuejun , Wang Wenhui , Zhang Long , Tie Lu
Published: November 2022

Abstract Background and Purpose: Refractory wounds are a severe
complication of diabetes mellitus with limited treatment regimens.
Rho-associated protein kinase-1 (ROCK1) phosphorylates a series of
substrates that trigger downstream signaling pathways, affecting
multiple cellular processes. The present study investigated the role of
ROCK1 in diabetic wound healing and molecular mechanisms. Experimental
Approach: Streptozotocin (STZ)-induced diabetic mice with full-thickness
excisional wound model and human umbilical vein endothelial cells
(HUVECs) were used. Key Results: ROCK1 expression significantly
increased in wound granulation tissues in both diabetic patients and
diabetic mice. Wound healing and blood perfusion were dose-dependently
improved by the ROCK1 inhibitor fasudil in diabetic mice. In endothelial
cells, fasudil and ROCK1 siRNA significantly elevated the
phosphorylation of adenosine monophosphate-activated protein kinase at
Thr172 (pThr172-AMPKα), the activity of endothelial nitric oxide
synthase (eNOS), and suppressed the levels of mitochondrial reactive
oxygen species and nitrotyrosine formation. Experiments using integrated
bioinformatics analysis and coimmunoprecipitation established that ROCK1
inhibited pThr172-AMPKα by binding to receptor-interacting
serine/threonine kinase 4 (RIPK4). Conclusion and Implications: Fasudil
accelerated wound repair and improved angiogenesis at least partially
through the ROCK1/RIPK4/AMPK pathway. Fasudil may be a potential
treatment for refractory wounds in diabetic patients.
Association of simple bone cyst and cemento-osseous dysplasia : a long term follow-up
Authors: HAJJAMI Fatma , Ouertani Hend , Brahem Hichem , Mehrez Hichem , Blouza Ikdam , Khattech Mohamed Bassem
Published: November 2022

Although rare, the association between simple bone cysts and
cemento-osseous dysplasia is very important to know. It is essential to
be able to establish a correct diagnosis through regular follow-up to
detect clinical and radiological changes of this entity over time and to
be able to intervene when necessary.
Co-infection of Dengue, Scrub typhus and Typhoid during Dengue outbreak in Nepal, 2022: A case report
Authors: Bhattarai Bibek Raj , Bhujel Rajshree , Pokhrel Sushant , Mishra Abhishek , Priyadarshinee Anamika
Published: November 2022

In midst of recent dengue outbreak in Nepal, 2022, the risk of
co-infection increases and may lead to fatal outcomes if the diagnosis
of multiple infections is delayed. Thus, all available diagnostic
approaches must be taken to decrease the burden of illness and lessen
mortality.
Population genetic structure and local adaptation of Tamarix chinensis as revealed with microsatellite markers in two estuarine flats of different climate zones
Authors: jiang zhaoyu , yang aoao , zhang haiguang , wang wenbo , zhang ruhua
Published: November 2022

Tamarix chinensis Lour. is a shrub or 3-6-meter-tall small tree with
high salt- and alkali- tolerance and aggressive invasiveness, mainly
distributed in the eastern part of China in warm-temperate and
subtropical climate zones. Molecular evidence indicated it expanded
eastward from the western part of China quite recently in late
Pleistocene about 0.02 Ma. With highly polymorphic microsatellites
markers, we evaluated genetic structure and adaptation of nine T.
chinensis populations mainly distributed in two estuarine flats of two
climate zones: Yellow River Delta of warm-temperate and Hangzhou Bay of
the subtropical zone. Despite a low population differentiation of FST=
0.0518, Bayesian clustering analysis, Discriminant Analysis of Principal
Components (DAPC) and the unweighted pair group method with arithmetic
mean (UPGMA) clearly identified three genetic clusters correlated to the
populations’ geographic origin. Isolation by distance (IBD) and
isolation by environment (IBE) patterns were detected at significant
levels. A series of redundancy analyses (RDA) revealed significant
contributions of geographical and environmental factors to genetic
variation measured with environmental factors explaining a larger
variance. The FST-based test (BayeScan) determined 5 out of 8 SSRs as
outlier loci possibly at balancing selection. Further landscape genetic
analysis identified some alleles significantly correlated to
environmental variables including maximum temperature of the warmest
month, minimum temperature of coldest month, and isothermality,
signaling the adaptation of T. chinensis to temperature in two climate
zones. Our result showed rapid evolution happened at a small temporal
scale in a woody species with short generation time.
Geometry of solutions of the geometric curve flows in space
Authors: Zhong Shiping , Zhao Zehui , Wan Xinjie
Published: November 2022

In this study, we aim at investigating the geometry of surfaces
corresponding to the geometry of solutions of the geometric curve flows
in Euclidean 3-space R 3 considering the Frenet frame. In particular, we
express some geometric properties and some characterizations of
u-parameter curves and t-parameter curves of some
trajectory surfaces including the Hasimoto surface, shortening
trajectory surface, minimal trajectory surface, τ -normal trajectory
surface in R 3 .
Philosophical concepts of creative insubordination in ethnomodelling research
Authors: Rosa Milton , Orey Daniel Clark
Published: November 2022

The application of modelling methods makes sense to researchers and educators when these professionals examine the mathematical patterns developed by members of distinct cultures. Currently, an important issue in mathematics education is its tendency towards valuing a local orientation in its research paradigm. Thus, a search for innovative methodologies such as ethnomodeling is necessary to record the historical forms of mathematical ideas, procedures, and practices developed in diverse cultural contexts. Yet, ethnomodeling is not an attempt to replace globalized school/academic mathematics, however, it is necessary to recognize the existence of local mathematical knowledge in the school curriculum. This context enabled the emergence of creative insubordination of ethnomodeling as it evoked a disturbance that caused a revision of the rules and regulations in the mathematical modelling process. This process triggered a debate about the nature of mathematics in relation to culture by proposing a dialogue between local and global approaches in dialogical ways. Thus, the main objective of this article is to discuss the philosophy of ethnomodeling as a creative insubordination of mathematics education and also as a process of glocalization.
Matemática no currículo de Nutrição
Authors: Priebe Débora Danielle Alves Moraes , Alvarenga Karly Barbosa
Published: November 2022

Este artigo tem como objetivo analisar os aspectos matemáticos do processo formativo do nutricionista e investigar os conhecimentos implícitos e explícitos nos textos das Diretrizes Curriculares Nacionais e do currículo do curso de graduação em nutrição de uma universidade federal brasileira. Assim, propõe-se responder à questão sobre quais são os contextos em que a matemática está presente e contribui para a formação dos nutricionistas mediante os documentos que regulamentam o curso. A pesquisa é qualitativa com respaldos numéricos, do tipo documental, com o emprego da técnica de análise de conteúdo, de Bardin. Foram identificadas cinco categorias: cálculos algébricos dietéticos e antropométricos; cidadania e criticidade; economia; estatística; probabilidade. Todavia, os resultados apontam a ausência da indicação explícita da matemática nas diretrizes, o que contraria sua vasta utilização como ferramenta indispensável para a compreensão de diversos conceitos desenvolvidos no curso de nutrição. Apesar da presença da bioestatística, identifica-se no currículo a inexistência de disciplinas que revisem ou introduzam a álgebra e o cálculo diferencial.
Impact of Covid - 19 Pandemic on Medical Training and Well-Being of Medical Students
Authors: Ghay Richa , Kaur Manjinder , Thaman Varidhi , Singh Muskan
Published: November 2022

Introduction: The present study was undertaken to decipher the Impact of revamping teaching-learning modalities on undergraduate medical students and their well-being as a response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Methods: A Cross-sectional online survey was designed and validated. An online survey was constructed through google forms which were sent to undergraduate medical students through electronic media, emails, and WhatsApp groups. The questions formulated were both open and close-ended. The questions focussed on the well-being of students as well as on online teaching learning and assessment. Results: Students were mainly stressed, bored and irritable. Mental well-being was the most affected. Most of their free time was spent surfing the internet and on mobile. Baking and cooking became primary hobbies followed by drawing and painting. Family, music, and exercise became the chief source of a mental boost. Zoom synchronous classes and google classroom asynchronous classes were chiefly provided to students in various medical institutes. Most students used mobiles to attend online classes and this led to a lot of eye strain. The PowerPoint presentations and videos used were insufficient to understand the practical and clinical aspects. Assessments were mainly MCQs, short and long answer questions, and assignments. Students hoped for more clinical classes. Conclusion: Online classes were well accepted with the main complaint of no patient interaction and less gain of psychomotor skills. They affected the mental makeup of the students. Medical education can’t do without patient, teacher, and peer contact. The teaching learning and assessment should see a paradigm shift even in post covid era.
A Retrospective Study on Diagnosing Efficacy of Transvaginal Sonography Versus Hysteroscopy in Abnormal Uterine Bleeding
Authors: Chaudhary Dr. Priyanka , Singh Dr. Poonam , Najam Dr Rehana , Shrivastava Dr Shubhra , Lalwani Dr Astha
Published: November 2022

Background: Around 33% of females that presents to gynecological OPD have abnormal uterine bleeding (AUB). Out of various causes of AUB, the most common causes that were encountered includes endometrial polyps & hyperplasia, leiomyomas and annovulation. By diagnosing the etiology of abnormal uterine bleeding accurately, the prevalence of hysterectomies can be reduced. So, in this study the effectiveness of transvaginal sonography versus hysteroscopy was compared in the diagnosis of AUB. Methods: A total number of 64 patients in perimenopausal age group with AUB were enrolled in the study. All the patients were subjected to TVS & Hysteroscopy for the assessment of uterine cavity which was followed by endometrial sampling and then the sensitivity & specificity of both the modalities were statistically analysed. Results: In our study, mostly patients were presented with heavy menstrual bleeding(n=26) followed by frequent bleeding, intermenstrual bleeding & irregular menstrual bleeding. On TVS, 12 patients had normal uterine cavity, adenomyosis,fibroids, polyp, cystic ovaries were seen in 19,18,10, & 5, in women with AUB .On Hysteroscopy, uterine cavity was found normal in 15 females followed by endometrial polyp, fibroids & cerebroid appearance was seen in, 12, 12, 4 patients respectively and on histopathology, endometrial hyperplasia (n=20)was most commonly seen followed by polyp, proliferative & secretory endometrium. Both TVS & Hysteroscopy findings were statiscally significant. Conclusion: Both Hysteroscopy & transvaginal sonography has the ability to determine the abnormalities of endometrium with different accuracy. Hence the patients who were presented with AUB should undergone TVS as primary measure, followed by hysteroscopy in the same sitting for diagnostic & therapeutic procedure whenever required.
Pelatihan Produksi Pupuk Organik Menggunakan Gulma Untuk Masyarakat Desa Penyangga Rawa Bunder
Authors: Safe'i Rahmat , Banuwa Irwan Sukri , Yuwono Slamet Budi , Winarno Gunardi Djoko , Dewi Bainah Sari , Riniarti Melya , Puspita Nindya Tria , Qohar Imawan Abdul
Published: November 2022

Pupuk menjadi kebutuhan petani dalam memenuhi kebutuhan nutrisi tanaman. Pupuk organik merupakan pupuk yang terbentuk dari bahan bahan yang bersifat organik, baik itu dari tanaman dan hewan. Pupuk organik dapat memenuhi kebutuhan nutrisi tanpa menimbulkan epek samping pada tanaman. Desa penyangga Taman Nasional Way Kambas memiliki potensi sektor pertanian yang tinggi, sehingga perlu dilakukan pendampingan. Mayoritas dari kelompok Tani Hutan Rabala one adalah petani, kegiatan pengabdian dalam mendukung pertanian berkelanjutan dapat meingkatkan sosial ekonomi masyarakat. Pendampingan mengenai produksi pembuatan pupuk organik dari gulma perlu dilakukan guna meningkatkan kondisi aspek sosial ekonomi masyarakat. Kegiata. Sasaran kegiatan ini adalah anggota Kelompok Tani Hutan (KTH) Labala one yang berlokasi di Desa Raja basa lama satu, kecamatan Labuhan Ratu, Kabupaten Lampung Timur. Analisis tingkat pemahaman peserta dilakukan untuk mengetahui peningkatan pemahaman dengan membandingkan tahap penilaian awal (pre-test) dan tahap penilaian akhir (posttest) dan menggunakan observasi untuk mengetahui kondisi dan situasi masyarakat. Hasil pendampingan terjadi peningkatan pemahaman dan praktik sebesar 21%. Dengan demikian, pemahaman mengenai produksi pupuk organik dapat memudahkan dalam dalam peningkatan sosial ekonomi masyarakat hususnya pada sektor pertanian.
Pemanfaatan Lahan Pekarangan Rumah Pada Desa Hanura Untuk Budidaya Tanaman MPTS Pala (Myristica fragrans)
Authors: Surnayanti Surnayanti , Indriyanto Indriyanto , Asmarahman Ceng , Damayanti Inggar , Tsani Machya Kartika , Riniarti Melya , Duryat Duryat , Santoso Trio , Bintoro Afif
Published: November 2022

Desa Hanura Terletak di Kecamatan Teluk Pandang Kabupaten Pesawaran yang merupakan Desa transmigran yang berada di provinsi Lampung, lahan pekarangan yang dimiliki masyakarat  masih sangat luas sehingga bisa dimanfaatkan untuk menanam tanaman dengan pola agroforestri dengan harapan untuk memenuhi kebutuhan jangka pendek maupun jangka panjang, salah satunya dengan tanaman pala,  pala yang memiliki nilai ekonomi yang tinggi karena dapat dimanfaatkan dari biji buah dan fulinya  yang digunakan sebagai bahan industri minuman, makanan, farmasi dan kosmetik  tujuan dari pengabdian ini  memberikan wawasan tetang pentingnya  pemanfaatan lahan pekarangan secara optimal khususnya kombinasi dengan tanaman pala. Beradsarkan hasil pengabdian pada masyarakat desa hanura pengetahuan masyakarakat tentang peng optimalan lahan pekarangan semakin meningkat selain antara 15 % hingga 50 % selain itu masyakat Desa Hanura yang selama ini hanya tau manfaat buah pala dari buah bagian dalam dengan adanya kegiatan pengabdian ini masyakarat makin banyak mengetahui kompon-komponen yang bisa dimanfaatkan dari pohon pala