bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
A wireless controlled intelligent healthcare system for diplegia patients
Authors: Riaz Muhammad Tanveer ,   Department of Mechanical, Mechatronics and Manufacturing Engineering, University of Engineering & Technology (UET) Lahore, Faisalabad Campus, Faisalabad 38000, Pakistan, AlSanad Abeer Abdulaziz , Ahmad Saeed , Akbar Muhammad Azeem , AlSuwaidan Lulwah , AL-ALShaikh Halah Abdulaziz , AlSagri Hatoon S ,   Information Systems Department, College of Computer and Information Sciences, Imam Mohammad Ibn Saud Islamic University, Riyadh 11432, Saudi Arabia,   Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of Sargodha, Sargodha 40100, Pakistan,   Lappeenranta-Lahti University of Technology, Department of Information Technology, Lappeenranta 53851, Finland,   College of Computer and Information Sciences, Imam Mohammad Ibn Saud Islamic University, Riyadh 11432, Saudi Arabia
Published: November 2021

Rehabilitation engineering is playing a more vital role in the field of healthcare for humanity. It is providing many assistive devices to diplegia patients (The patients whose conditions are weak in terms of muscle mobility on both sides of the body and their paralyzing effects are high either in the arms or in the legs). Therefore, in order to rehabilitate such types of patients, an intelligent healthcare system is proposed in this research. The electric sticks and chairs are also a type of this system which was used previously to facilitate the diplegia patients. It is worth noting that a voice recognition system along with wireless control feature has been integrated intelligently in the proposed healthcare system in order to replace the common and conventional assistive tools for diplegia patients. These features will make the proposed system more user friendly, convenient and comfortable. The voice recognition system has been used for movements of system in any desired direction along with the ultrasonic sensor and light detecting technology. These sensors detect the obstacles and low light environment intelligently during the movement of the wheelchair and then take the necessary actions accordingly.
Evaluating network adequacy of oral health services for children on Medicaid in Arizona
Authors: Reddy Swapna ,   College of Health Solutions, Arizona State University, Phoenix, AZ, USA, Speer Matthew , Saxon Mary , Ziegler Madison , Dedolph Zaida , Qaasim Siman ,   Children's Action Alliance, Phoenix, AZ, USA
Published: November 2021

Purpose

Inadequate networks can prevent patients from being able to see the providers that they trust and depend upon, especially for children insured through Medicaid. To improve our understanding of poor oral health care outcomes, we conducted a test of network adequacy among Medicaid pediatric dental providers in Arizona through a “secret shopper” phone survey.

Methods

This study tested multiple components of children's access to oral health care, including reliability of provider directory information, appointment availability at the practice level for children covered under Medicaid versus commercial insurance, and compliance with regulatory standards. We contacted individual providers, following a standardized script to schedule a routine appointment on behalf of a 5-year-old patient enrolled in either a Medicaid or commercial plan. We documented the time until the next available appointment, if the practice was reached, and if the practice accepted the specified insurance plan.

Results

We identified, catalogued, and attempted to call a total of 185 unique practices across Arizona. In four counties, we were unable to identify a single pediatric oral health provider through health plan directories. We observed minimal differences in appointment wait times between callers with commercial insurance and those insured through Medicaid.

Conclusions

Our findings underscore the need to improve the accessibility of pediatric health services, especially in rural regions. Facilitating access to routine and recommended oral health screenings for children enrolled in Medicaid is imperative to appropriate stewardship and fulfilling our commitment to provide this vital public health resource.
Sveta noč spanca, ideja otroka in respiratorna (po)etika miru
Authors: Škof Lenart
Published: November 2021

Članek obravnava Hölderlinovo in Claudelovo pesništvo ter Bachelardovo poetiko imaginacije v luči ideje otroka, svetosti otroškega spanca ter s tem povezane respiratorne (po)etike miru. V prvem delu se ukvarja z vprašanjem prastarih redov otroškosti, kakor se pojavljajo v izbranih Hölderlinovih himnah, pri čemer se analize osredotočajo na povezavo materinskih genealogij in ideje otroka v izbranih Hölderlinovih verzih nedokončane »Himne Madoni« ter nekaterih drugih njegovih delih. Temu je dodana interpretacija nekaterih Heideggrovih uvidov, kakor se navezujejo tako na Hölderlinovo poetiko, kakor tudi na Heideggrovo lastno mišljenje rojstvenosti in miru. V drugem delu se prek Bachelardove poetike sveta kot kozmične zibke pomaknemo v svet, v katerem je otroški spanec povezan s kozmičnim ritmom dihanja, kar odpira novo atmosfero miru prebivanja. S tem povezane so tudi navezave na Merleau-Pontyja, ki je deloval pod močnim Bachelardovim vplivom. V tretjem in sklepnem delu pa se na sledi Claudelovega pesništva, zlasti njegove slavilne ode »Magnifikat« ter njegove ideje o nesmrtnosti otroka, pomaknemo proti (post-)krščanskemu okviru premišljevanja in idejo otroka navežemo tudi na filozofijo Luce Irigaray, s posebnim poudarkom na vprašanju razmerja med Marijo kot materjo in Jezusom kot otrokom.
Primerjalno o literarni večjezičnosti v slovenskem in avstrijskem kontekstu
Authors: Žerjal Pavlin Vita
Published: November 2021

Kritika:

Alenka Koron in Andrej Leben, ur.: Literarna večjezičnost v slovenskem in avstrijskem kontekstu. Ljubljana: Založba ZRC, 2020. (Studia litteraria 26). 324 str.
From the Music Learning Process to its Effective Design
Authors: Della Ventura Michele
Published: November 2021

This research paper analysis the implications of the use of the ICT on learning music theory. Qualitative and quantitative research methods were used to collect data, including instructor interviews, learning envi-ronment observations, and student surveys. The results indicated that the implementation of ICT in the learning process provided students with the opportunity to find applicable solutions to many problems of their instrumental performances. Furthermore, the design and implementation of ICT led the teacher to move from a passive teaching approach to an ac-tive teaching approach and allowed students to become active students even in classroom activities.
E-Learning Recommendation System for Big Data Based on Cloud Computing
Authors: Rahhali Mounia , Oughdir Lahcen , Jedidi Youssef
Published: November 2021

In educational institutions, E-learning has been known as a successful technology for enhancing performance, concentration, and thus providing higher academic success. Nevertheless, the conventional system for executing research work and selecting courses is a time-consuming and unexciting practice, that not only directly impacts the students ’ academic achievement but also impacts the learning experience of students. In addition to that, there is an enormous number of various kinds of data in the E-Learning domain both structured and unstructured, and the academic establishments attempt to manage and understand big complicated data sets. To fix this problem, this paper proposes a model of an E-learning recommendation system that will suggest and encourage the learner in choosing the courses according to their needs. This system used big data tools such as Hadoop and Spark to enhance data collection, storage, analysis, processing, optimization, and visualization, furthermore based on cloud computing infrastructure and especially Google cloud services.
Modification of the Role of a Teacher Under the Conditions of Distance Learning
Authors: Otts Ekaterina Viktorovna , Panova Elena Pavlovna , Lobanova Yuliya Vladimirovna , Bocharnikova Natalya Victorovna , Panfilova Valentina Michailovna , Panfilov Aleksey Nikolaevich
Published: November 2021

The article examines the features of the transformation of the role of a teacher in higher education in connection with the digitalization of education in the period before the pandemic, and during the transition of the university to a forced remote mode under the conditions of the pandemic. The assessment of the effectiveness of distance learning from the point of view of students and teachers is given. The purpose of the article is to determine expectations, the degree and nature of the influence of the teacher's personality on the effectiveness of educational process in general and distance learning in particular. Researching the effectiveness of higher education in the digital age and assessing the impact on teacher effectiveness involves the use of a number of scientific principles and research methods, theoretical and empirical. To achieve the goal, the scientific works of leading foreign and Russian scientists on the problems of digitalization of education, dehumanization of education, transformation of the role of the teacher have been analyzed, and our own research has been carried out on the basis of the Moscow Polytechnic University in the form of a survey. An assessment of the emotional consequences of isolation is given. The analysis of the effectiveness of distance learning, from the point of view of higher education teachers and students has been carried out. The expectations of students and the change in the role of a teacher of higher education as a result of expansion of functional responsibilities under the circumstances of distance learning are described. Long before the coronavirus pandemic, digitalization had been a trend in the education system. A year of distance learning has revolutionized higher education. The role of a teacher in higher education has been transformed with a significant expansion of functions and a rapid increase in the level of competencies.
Medical Image Segmentation Using a Combination of Lattice Boltzmann Method and Fuzzy Clustering Based on GPU CUDA Parallel Processing
Authors: Boli Suban Ignasius , Suyoto Suyoto , Pranowo Pranowo
Published: November 2021

The rapid development of computer technology has had a significant influence on advances in medical science. This development concerns segmenting medical images that can be used to help doctors diagnose patient diseases. The boundary between objects contained in an image is captured using the level set function. The equation of the level set function is solved numerically by combining the Lattice Boltzmann (LBM) method and fuzzy clustering. Parallel processing using a graphical processing unit (GPU) accelerates the execution of the segmentation process. The results showed that image segmentation with a relatively large size could be done quickly. The use of parallel programming with the GPU can accelerate up to 39.22 times compared to the speed of serial programming with the CPU. In addition, the comparisons with other research and benchmark data show consistent results.
Improving Heart Disease Prediction Using Random Forest and AdaBoost Algorithms
Authors: EL Hamdaoui Halima , Boujraf Said , Chaoui Nour El Houda , Alami Badr , Maaroufi Mustapha
Published: November 2021

heart disease is a major cause of death worldwide. Thus, diagnosis and prediction of heart disease remain mandatory. Clinical decision support systems based on machine learning techniques have become the primary tool to assist clinicians and contribute to automated diagnosis. This paper aims to predict heart disease using Random Forest algorithm enhanced with the boosting algorithm Adaboost. The model is trained and tested on University of California Irvine (UCI) Cleveland and Statlog heart disease datasets using the most relevant features 14 attributes. The result shows that Random Forest algorithm combined with AdaBoost algorithm achieved higher accuracy than applying only Radom Forest algorithm, 96.16%, 95.98%, respectively. We compare our suggested model to report machine learning classifiers. Indeed, the obtained result is supporting the efficiency and validity of our model. Besides, the proposed model achieved high accuracy compared to existing studies in the literature that confirmed that a clinical decision support system could be used to predict heart disease based on machine learning algorithms.
A New Optimized Hybrid Local Lifting Wavelet Co-occurrence Texture Pattern for Content Based Medical Image Retrieval
Authors: Varaprasada Rao R , Jaya Chandra Prasad T
Published: November 2021

Medical image retrieval (MIR) is a hard task owing to the varied patterns and structures in the medical images. The feature descriptors have been used to describe the images in most MIR approaches. Based on the local relationship, several feature descriptors of neighbouring image pixels have been proposed for MIR so far, but their low performance scores make them unsuitable. In this paper, an efficient optimized hybrid local lifting wavelet co-occurrence texture pattern for content-based MIR is proposed. Initially, image resize and Adaptive histogram equalization technique is used to carried out for contrast enhancement. Then Local Lifting Wavelet Co-occurrence Texture Pattern is derived using Local tetra pattern, Gradient directional pattern, lifting wavelet transform and Gray level co-occurrence matrix. An Equilibrium optimization technique is employed to select the most important features of an image from the obtained feature vectors (FV). Finally, to match the query image with the database images, distance between their FV is computed and the minimum distance images are considered as retrieval outcome. Three benchmark medical databases of various modalities (CT and MRI) are used to test the efficiency of the proposed method: EXACT-09, TCIA-CT, and OASIS. The experimental results prove that the proposed approach outperforms existing descriptors in terms of APR and ARR.
An Empirical Study on Cross-Border E-Eommerce Talent Cultivation Based on Skill Gap Theory and Big Data Analysis
Authors: Zheng Jingzhi , Shi Qixuan
Published: November 2021

To solve the dilemma between the increasing demand for cross-border e-commerce talents and incompatible students’ skill level, Industry-University-Research cooperation, as an essential pillar for inter-disciplinary talent cultivation model adopted by colleges and universities, brings out the synergy from relevant parties and builds the bridge between the knowledge and practice. Nevertheless, industry-university-research cooperation developed lately in the cross-border e-commerce field with several problems such as unstable collaboration relationships and vague training plans.
How to Write a Case Report?
Authors: Das Anupam , Singh Inderpal
Published: November 2021

Case report is regarded as one of the first line of evidence in medical science. There have been numerous circumstances, where the initial dissemination (and breakthrough) of scientific knowledge had been done, with the help of case reports. Case report is a particular variety of manuscript that showcases the unusual features and management of a patient. The words of William Osler (Father of modern medicine) “Always note and record the unusual…publish it. Place it on permanent record as a short, concise note. Such communications are always of value,” still hold relevance in today's era. In this article, we shall discuss the keys to draft a case report worthy of publication.
Basidiobolomycosis
Authors: Sethy Mitanjali , Sahu Satyajit , Sachan Suvigya
Published: November 2021

Basidiobolomycosis or subcutaneous zygomycosis or subcutaneous phycomycosis is a chronic granulomatous infection of skin and subcutaneous tissue, caused by a saprophytic filamentous fungus, Basidiobolus ranarum, clinically characterized by firm, painless subcutaneous swelling with smooth and rounded edges. Histopathological features include the peculiar Splendore–Hoeppli phenomenon. Culture on Sabouraud dextrose agar shows creamy white, heaped up, and furrowed colonies. This entity has been reported from tropical and subtropical regions of the world and the southern part of India. We report a case of Basidiobolomycosis in a seven-year-old girl from Eastern India, which was excised twice before presenting to us. We diagnosed the case as Basidiobolomycosis based on clinical features, histopathology, and culture findings, and treated it with itraconazole.
Dermatoscopic Features of Pigmentary Diseases in Ethnic Skin
Authors: Vinay Keshavamurthy , Ankad Balachandra S
Published: November 2021

Dermatoscopy is a non-invasive, handy tool, which is increasingly being used in diagnosis and prognostication of pigmentary dermatoses. Dermatoscopic changes in pigmentary pattern, scaling, and vasculature help us to differentiate among the myriad of hypo and hyper pigmentary diseases. This review gives a brief overview of the dermatoscopic features of pigmentary diseases, which are commonly encountered in clinical practice. We also provide a diagnostic approach based on salient dermatoscopic features.
Traumatic Anserine Folliculosis and Comedones
Authors: Arora Pooja , Ankad BS , Sardana Kabir , Bansal Prekshi
Published: November 2021

Traumatic anserine folliculosis (TAF) is an under-recognized and under-reported entity that is commonly mistaken as comedonal acne. It is seen in children and young adults and friction has been implicated as a probable factor in its causation. As face is the commonest site, biopsy may not be a feasible diagnostic option. Dermoscopy proves to be a reliable non-invasive diagnostic tool to differentiate these two disorders. In this article, we describe the dermoscopic features of TAF in three patients and also attempt to highlight the clinical and dermoscopic distinction between TAF and comedonal acne.
Comparison of High Resolution Ultrasonography with Clinical Examination in the Assessment of Peripheral Nerve Involvement in Leprosy
Authors: Venugopal Renu , Binesh V. G. , Puthussery Paul V. , George Sandhya , Asokan Neelakandhan
Published: November 2021

Context:

Assessment of peripheral nerves in leprosy by clinical methods is subject to considerable inter-observer variability. High resolution ultrasonography (HRUS) can assess peripheral nerves more objectively.

Aims:

To compare the findings of peripheral nerve involvement in newly diagnosed cases of leprosy by clinical and sonological methods.

Settings and Design:

Cross sectional study in a tertiary care teaching hospital.

Subjects and Methods:

Four pairs of peripheral nerves of 40 newly diagnosed patients with leprosy were examined clinically and by HRUS.

Statistical Analysis Used:

Agreement between clinical examination and HRUS using kappa statistic; sensitivity; specificity; and predictive values.

Results:

Of the 320 nerves examined, 71 (22.18%) were abnormal clinically and 63 (19.7%) sonologically. Sonological abnormalities were increased cross sectional area (n = 63; 100%), hypoechogenicity with loss of fascicular architecture (n = 46; 73%) and increased vascularity (n = 35; 55.6%). There was moderate agreement (Cohen's K = 0.59) between clinical and sonological findings. HRUS findings were abnormal in 18 (7.2%) nerves that were clinically normal. HRUS was normal in 26 (36.6%) nerves which were clinically abnormal. Sensitivity of HRUS compared to clinical examination was 63%; specificity 92.7%; positive predictive value 71.4%; and negative predictive value 89.9%. Increased cross sectional area agreed with clinical findings the most.

Conclusions:

HRUS has low sensitivity (63%) and high specificity (92.7%) to identify abnormal peripheral nerves in leprosy, compared to clinical examination. It could detect abnormality of some (n = 18, 7.2%) clinically normal nerves, but showed normal findings of some nerves (n = 26, 36.6%), which were considered clinically abnormal.
Scrotal Labia – An Uncommon Presentation of Vulvar Lichen Simplex Chronicus
Authors: Verma Shyam Bhanushankar
Published: November 2021

Lichen simplex chronicus (LSC) of the vulva is an acquired, persistent, severely itchy dermatosis usually located in easily reachable areas of the body like the extremities, nape of the neck, and genitalia. It also has a strong association with atopy and is said to be initiated and perpetuated by the itch–scratch–itch cycle. Two cases of rugose labia as the sole presentation of LSC of vulva are being presented.
Determination of an Optimal Frailty Cutoff Score of Tilburg Frailty Indicator and Frailty Associated Factors in Community-Dwelling Turkish Older Adults
Authors: Ozsoy Gulsah , Ates Bulut Esra , Gurpinar Baris , Ilcin Nursen , Isik Ahmet Turan
Published: November 2021

Background: Frailty is a multidimensional and dynamic state that has adverse physical, psychological, and social outcomes. The Tilburg Frailty Indicator (TFI) has the most robust evidence of reliability and validity for assessing frailty. However, the characteristics of TFI have not been investigated in detail. This study aimed to set a cutoff score for frailty and evaluate frailty-associated factors in community-dwelling older adults.Methods: This cross-sectional study assessed frailty according to both the TFI and Fried criteria. The Geriatric Depression Scale, basic and instrumental activities of daily living, and Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale-Anxiety subscale were also implemented.Results: This study included 166 older adults. The area under the receiver operating characteristic curve was 0.735 (95% confidence interval, 0.648–0.823). A TFI cutoff point of 8, showed a sensitivity of 60% and specificity of 72.5% for the prediction of frailty (p<0.05). Frailty according to the TFI was more associated with the physical and psychological parameters, while frailty according to the Fried score was more closely related to the physical parameters (p<0.05).Conclusion: The results of this study suggested an optimal TFI cutoff score of 8 as a frailty instrument in community-dwelling older adults. Additionally, the TFI included physical, psychological, and social aspects, thereby providing a multidimensional evaluation of frailty.
Safety and feasibility of hybrid tracheostomy
Authors: Kang Daeun , Jeong In Beom , Kwon Sun Jung , Son Ji Woong , Ku Gwan Woo
Published: November 2021

Background: Percutaneous dilatational tracheostomy (PDT) is widely used in intensive care units, but this conventional method has some disadvantages, such as requirement of a lot of equipment and experts at the site. Especially, in situations where the patient is isolated due to an infectious disease, difficulties in using the equipment may occur, and the number of exposed persons may increase. In this paper, we introduce hybrid tracheostomy that combines the advantages of surgical tracheostomy and PDT and describe our experiences.Methods: Data from 55 patients who received hybrid tracheostomy without bronchoscopy from January 2020 to February 2021 were collected and reviewed retrospectively. Hybrid tracheostomy was performed at the bedside by a single thoracic surgeon. The hybrid tracheostomy method was as follows: after the skin was incised and the trachea was exposed, only the extent of the endotracheal tube that could not be removed was withdrawn, and then tracheostomy was performed by the Seldinger method using a PDT kit.Results: The average age was 66.5 years, and the proportion of men was 69.1%. Among the patients, 21.8% were taking antiplatelet drugs and 14.5% were taking anticoagulants. The average duration of the procedure was 13.3 minutes. There was no major bleeding, and there was one case of paratracheal placement of the tracheostomy tube.Conclusions: In most patients, the procedure can be safely performed without any major complications. However, patients with a short neck, a neck burn or patients who have received radiation therapy to the neck should be treated with conventional methods.
Percepción de las mujeres sobre la violencia intrafamiliar
Authors: Soledispa-Saltos Luis Marcelo , Rodríguez-Álava Leonor Alexandra
Published: November 2021

Se realizó un estudio teórico con el objetivo de describir la percepción de la violencia intrafamiliar, familiar o doméstica en las mujeres. En la que se trata la violencia intrafamiliar, tipología, causas, factores asociados a la violencia. Se pudo determinar que el hombre ejerce violencia con el fin de someter a la mujer. Durante la revisión de este estudio se pudo constatar que entre los principales hechos de violencia se tiene al micromachismo, el cual se requiere de un estudio bastante profundo y el machismo los cuales se encuentra formando parte del contexto social, económico y cultural en el cual nos desenvolvemos diariamente, y el cual es instaurado tanto en el hombre como en la mujer. Las tipologías en la que se basa este estudio son los más comunes, violencia física, psicológica y sexual. En relación a los factores que influyen en la violencia se desmitifica sobre paradigmas que se han establecido en el medio social. Se considera a la violencia intrafamiliar perjudicial y actualmente no se puede determinar con exactitud cuánto afecta la salud psicológica, física, social y sexual de las personas que la sufren.

Palabras clave: Violencia conta la mujer; maltrato; violencia doméstica; tipos de violencia.
Automation and Fuzzy Control of a Manufacturing System
Authors: Hanane Zermane , Hayet Mouss , Sonia Benaicha
Published: November 2021

The automation of manufacturing systems is a major obligation to the developments because of exponential industrial equipment, and programming tools, so that growth needs and customer requirements. This automation is achieved in our work through the application programming tools from Siemens, which are PCS 7 (Process Control System) for industrial process control and FuzzyControl++ for fuzzy control. An industrial application is designed, developed and implemented in the cement factory in Ain-Touta (S.CIM.AT) located in the province of Batna, East of Algeria. Especially in the cement mill which gives the final product that is the cement.
Energy Efficiency of DH System with Wood Chips Boiler Houses and Flue Gas Condensing Unit
Authors: Vīgants Ăirts , Galindoms Gundars , Veidenbergs Ivars , Blumberga Dagnija
Published: November 2021

This study proposes a method for the evaluation of the efficiency of a heat supply system based on a correlation analysis of the data of the system's operations. The data from the system's operations have been analysed and a correlation equation has been applied to obtain the results of the analysis, which are then used for further calculations. The data can be divided into two groups: data characterising the condenser operations in the boiler house, and data characterising heating networks.
Biological Potentiality to Remove Organic Solvents From Exhausted Air Emissions
Authors: Cortella Giovanni , Civilini Marcello
Published: November 2021

The performance of an industrial prototype of a biological system was investigated during more than two years, for the treatment of exhaust gas from air emission of wooden painting activities. Two different type of VOCs mixture were treated at different weather conditions. Removal efficiencies were sufficiently high to maintain the outlet emissions within the legal thresholds. Particularly low costs for management were experienced, confirming the biofiltration a sustainable technology.
Aroldo de Azevedo: breve biografia e algumas considerações de natureza epistemológica da obra didática O Mundo em que vivemos
Authors: Mello Bruno Falararo de , Pezzato João Pedro , Costa Chrstiane Fernanda da
Published: November 2021

Aroldo de Azevedo foi um importante autor de livros didáticos de Geografia, cuja produção mais significativa ocorreu entre as décadas de 1940 e 1970. Suas obras foram amplamente adotadas nas escolas brasileiras, e o autor gozava de muito prestígio tanto no meio acadêmico quanto no meio escolar. Neste artigo, fruto de pesquisa mais ampla, apresentamos a biografia do autor e breve inventário de sua produção. A leitura de uma de suas obras de grande difusão, intitulada O Mundo em que vivemos, da década de 1960, possibilita interpretar alguns trechos, em que o autor revela certas posturas consideradas elitistas, bem como equívocos conceituais acerca do possibilismo e do determinismo geográfico. Na perspectiva do paradigma indiciário, com base em pesquisa documental, foi observada a apresentação de um texto didático de excelente qualidade técnica. Contudo, a despeito de ser obra destinada a fim escolar, para um público leitor em processo de formação acadêmica básica, sua qualidade técnica obnubila seu fim escolar e escamoteia sua mensagem ideológica elitista.
p.R138Q and p.R229Q Screening In NPHS2 Gene in a Moroccan Cohort with Steroid Resistant Nephrotic Syndrome
Authors:   Biomedical and Translational Research Laboratory. Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy. Sidi Mohamed Ben Abdellah University., Fatima ABDOUSS
Published: November 2021

Mutations in the NPHS2 gene encoding podocin are implicated in an autosomal-recessive form of nonsyndromic steroid-resistant nephrotic syndrome in both pediatric and adult patients. The p.R138Q (c.413G>A) mutation in exon 3 was the most prevalent mutation in European series. The p.R229Q (c.686G>A) variant in exon 5 is the first human variant discovered with a mutation-dependent pathogenicity. We aimed in this study to screen for the p.R138Q mutation and the p.R138Q variant in a Moroccan cohort with Steroid Resistant Nephrotic Syndrome.
Predictor and Saverity Caries in HIV/AIDS Patient and Relationship with Antiretroviral Therapy (ARV)
Authors:   Dental Nurse Department Health of Polytechnic, Irayani Surya
Published: November 2021

Clinical findings about the adverse effects of the use of antiretroviral drugs in the oral cavity of people with HIV / AIDS began to be found. A case regarding the side effects of the use of antiretroviral drugs is the discovery of oral cavity lesions in the form of whitish plaque on the lips and right buccal mucosa that has occurred more than one month accompanied by complaints of taste disorders, xerostomia, and a burning feeling in the mucosa of patients using Nevirapine, Zidovudine and Lamivudine. This study was to analyze the relationship of anti-retroviral treatment in HIV AIDS sufferers to caries predictors, and caries severity, and analyze the relationship between the duration of antiretroviral treatment to caries predictors and caries severity. This study used an observational method with cross sectional or cross sectional design by conducting direct observations, on 100 samples of HIV / AIDS sufferers using anti-retroviral drugs at the Yayasan Peduli Kelompok Dukungan Sebaya (YPKDS) Makassar held in October 2019. Data were analyzed with chi square test.
Power Using, Economic Structure and Sustainable Development in the Vietnamese Economy
Authors:   Director of Vietnam Development Research Institute, Hanoi – Vietnam, Quang Thai Nguyen
Published: November 2021

Electricity is an essential element for the production and the consumption in any economy. Electricity can be generated by thermoelectricity, hydroelectricity, nuclear power, solar power and wind power, etc.Each method of electricity production can make the level of greenhouse gas emissions of the economy differently. This study adopted Input - Output analysis method to examine the electricity requirments and greenhouse gas emissions in the Vietnamese economy.
Estrategias relacionales de las pequeñas y medianas empresas (pymes) de la industria turística en búsqueda de la satisfacción y confianza del cliente
Authors:   Universidad de San Buenaventura, Gómez Bayona Ledy , Bermúdez Arboleda Laura María ,   Universidad Pontificia Bolivariana (UPB), Uribe Piedrahita Jorge ,   Institución Universitaria Salazar y Herrera, Moreno López Gustavo ,   Institución Universitaria Marco Fidel Suárez-IUMAFIS, Vélez Bernal Olga ,   Institución Universitaria Marco Fidel Suárez - IUMAFIS, Hernández Ríos Claudia Patricia ,   Institución Universitaria Marco Fidel Suárez- IUMAFIS
Published: November 2021

El objetivo de este capítulo es mostrar los hallazgos de una investigación que busca identificar las estrategias relacionales que implementan las empresas de la Industria Turística para alcanzar la satisfacción de los clientes y construir relaciones perdurables, rentables y de mutuo beneficio con estos, en un clima relacional y de confianza. El enfoque de la investigación es mixto, pues combina el enfoque cuantitativo, desde el análisis de la realidad objetiva, la búsqueda de la precisión y la predicción; con el enfoque cualitativo, profundizando en significados y analizando realidades subjetivas que se presentan en el contexto de ciudad/región, como un ambiente natural que permite construir significados extraídos de los datos. Se parte de una investigación aplicada científica, pues a través de esta investigación se identifican variables que permiten pronosticar el comportamiento de las PyMEs, haciendo que los resultados sean relevantes para la Industria, evidenciando las maneras de forjar relaciones que garanticen futuro y proyección en estas empresas. El diseño de investigación es descriptivo, ya que se parte de entrevistas a profundidad, estudio y análisis de casos. Además, esta investigación incluyó la implementación de encuestas y entrevistas a profundidad con representantes de marketing y líderes principales de las compañías, agremiaciones, instituciones u organizaciones públicas y privadas que son actores de la Industria en Medellín (Colombia). Dentro de los resultados se evidencia que el pilar fundamental de la relación y la contribución a la satisfacción del cliente se centra en la confianza y ésta se forja con otras variables ligadas al servicio y a una cultura centrada en las relaciones con el cliente. Se concluye que es importante profesionalizar a los empresarios de la Industria Turística en Medellín para que conviertan al país en potencia en Turismo en la región, y trasciendan lo transaccional y comercial, a lo relacional.
Factors Affecting the Elderly in Performing Social Services: A Case Study on the Elderly not Possessing a Volunteer Card
Authors: Peng Kuo-Yu , Liao Hsiu-Li
Published: November 2021

Abstract

The objective of this study is to discuss among those over 65 years old who do not have a volunteer card and are not registered with the local social service bureaus in Taiwan the motivational factors affecting their participation in social services. This study constructs its subject from the theory of motivation, with the aim to understand the satisfaction level of the elderly in social participation. The research findings are: (1) The will of an individual and the ability the person possesses can perpetuate the value of their social existence; (2) Influenced by fate and opportunity, the elderly are motivated to devote effort to search for social balance and regain a focus and role in life that will give them satisfaction; (3) The elderly enjoy serving the community by quietly doing good deeds and making private donations; (4) For the elderly overwhelmed by the fear of the unknown after retirement, their sense of loss changes after adapting to social services and interpersonal relationships; and (5) The elderly enjoy being able to seamlessly connect and find the beginning to another beautiful stage of life. These findings will provide references for social service-related practices for the elderly and follow-up studies.

JEL classification numbers: L31, J14, J32.
Keywords: Social service, Elderly, Participation motivation.
Juventud y educación : una relación precaria
Authors: Lozano Medina Andrés , Oliver Téllez Guadalupe
Published: November 2021

El tema de este trabajo se refiere a la juventud como el eje articulador entre la educación, las políticas educativas y los procesos escolares. En este libro se presentan varios trabajos de investigación que se discutieron a partir de las categorías: jóvenes, jóvenes y jóvenes estudiantes. Es parte de los estudios de la política educativa como un contexto general, porque todo el trabajo se está reuniendo, en el análisis de las acciones concretas de atención o falta de atención hacia esta población. Los temas particulares son el mercado laboral, el ausentismo y la apropiación de tecnologías de la información, la comunicación y las emociones.
La identidad masculina en los jóvenes : una mirada
Authors: García Villanueva Jorge
Published: November 2021

Este libro ofrece una propuesta enriquecedora dentro de los estudios de género, ya que aborda categorías dignas de un análisis detallado y profundo. En él, se resaltan los atributos alusivos a la categoría de lo masculino, al “ser hombre”, complejizando su análisis al incorporar el “ser joven”, todo ello dentro de un contexto mexicano. Entre sus aportaciones quisiera destacar la que se refiere al “no lugar”, desde el cual hace visibles diversos conjuntos poblacionales, aquellos que se encuentran fuera de la “norma”, los que no pertenecen a las hegemonías de poder, y es debido a ellos que este libro adquiere sentido e invaluable trascendencia. Los jóvenes demarcados ante un sinfín de conjuntos de normas y patrones sociales continúan, por un lado, intentando disminuir las brechas de género, en tanto en el discurso se hacen presentes; y por otro, enfrentando realidades porque dichos discursos permeen el escenario social. Aunque en los últimos años estos constructos polarizados respecto al “ser hombre” o “ser mujer” se han cuestionado, los logros redundan en la interrogante respecto a los discursos oficiales versus las prácticas sociales.
Estrategias didácticas sobre el medio ambiente y el cambio climático
Authors: Calixto Flores Raúl
Published: November 2021

El supuesto fundamental de las estrategias del libro, propone que los estudiantes construyen el conocimiento, interactuando con el contexto, en donde sus vivencias, forman parte de sus representaciones sociales. El conocimiento de las representaciones sociales en la educación ambiental contribuye al diseño de estrategias didácticas, con las cuales se propicia un mayor acercamiento de los estudiantes a diversos problemas ambientales. Las estrategias que contiene este libro, retoman los resultados de la investigación realizada con una muestra de estudiantes de la Universidad Pedagógica Nacional, Unidad Ajusco. Los resultados son la base para determinar los temas y contenidos que se abordan; las estrategias son flexibles; el grado de profundidad en el tratamiento de los temas obedece a los intereses y expectativas del docente y de los estudiantes. Para su desarrollo, se propone la modalidad de taller pedagógico, ya que cuando se establece la tarea grupal se pueden determinar de forma conjunta los alcances de las sesiones, los objetivos y se construyen las propuestas didácticas factibles de desarrollar.
Banach Uzaylarda s-Sayı Fonksiyonları
Authors: CONA Lale
Published: November 2021

Bu çalışmasında Banach uzaylarda ki lineer sınırlı operatörler için s-sayı fonksiyonları üzerine bir araştırma yapılmıştır. Birinci bölümde s-sayı fonksiyonlarının gelişimi ve kullanıldığı yerler üzerine bilgi verilmiştir. İkinci bölümde bazı temel kavramlar hatırlatılmıştır. Üçüncü bölümde ise bazı önemli s-sayıları örnekleri verilmiştir. Ayrıca farklı operatörler için s-sayıları arasında ki bağıntılara yer verilmiştir. Böylece bir bütün olarak Banach uzaylarda s-sayılarının aksiyomatik teorisi sunulmuştur.
The Practice of Automated Drug Dispensing Technology on the Reduction of Medication Errors in the Medication Process
Authors: Gupta Harshita , Chaudhary Nandini
Published: November 2021

This review is used to describe the automated dispensing systems increasing opportunities for improving the health care system. Safe
automated dispensing systems (ADS) were suitable for providing a patient’s medication therapy when pharmacists are caregivers.
This review highlights the use of time-saving technologies such as automated dispensing machines, automated dispensing cabinets,
and robotic original pack dispensing systems which have been suggested as potential mechanisms for reducing medication errors,
improve accuracy, safety, and efficiency of medication dispensing. The implementation of automated dispensing machines improves
the quality of the medication distribution process as compared with Manual Dispensing System. This review also emphasizes the
impact of new emerging technologies of an automated dispensing system (ADS) on reducing medication errors and ADE. The
Automated dispensing system is a key strategy of improving patient safety through increasing interaction between the patient and
pharmacist, resulting in a chance for pharmacists to carry out new clinical functions. This review focus on the practices of automated
drug dispensing in different terms in order to reduce the medication errors drug medication process.
Chitosan and its Use as a Polymeric Drug Carrier Material in Dosage Form Design- A Critical Review
Authors: Singh Vandana , Paliwal Sarvesh Kumar
Published: November 2021

The prime goal in the drug therapy of any disease is to attain the desired therapeutic concentration of the drug in plasma or at the
site of action and maintain it for the entire duration of treatment. To minimize drug degradation/loss, prevent harmful side effects
and to increase drug bioavailability various drug delivery and drug targeting systems are presently under investigation. Chitosan has
been the subject of interest for its use as a polymeric drug carrier material in dosage form design due to its appealing properties such
as biocompatibility, biodegradability, low toxicity and relatively low production cost from abundant natural sources. Microspheres
are the choice of drug delivery system for the controlled release of drugs, vaccines, antibiotics, and hormones for specific target sites.
There are various methods that can be used to encapsulate drugs within chitosan matrixes such as ionotropic gelation, spray drying,
emulsification-solvent evaporation, co-acervation, double layer coating and many more. Combinations of these practices are also
used in order to obtain micro-particles with specific properties and performances. Double-layer coating method is used to prevent
the loss of encapsulated materials in the acidic medium. The microspheres should be coated with another polymer that forms a
membrane on the surface. Due to the bilayer properties, the micro carriers additionally protected against acidic conditions of the
stomach and drug releases in the intestine in a better controlled manner. This review focused on the techniques applied directly to
chitosan micro-particulate systems and their role in novel drug delivery systems
Pharmacotherapy of Rhino-Orbital- Cerebral Mucormycosis
Authors: Bisht Manisha , Bist Sampan Singh
Published: November 2021

The aim of this study is Recently there is an alarming increase in the incidence of mucormycosis in patients diagnosed with Covid -19.
In this short review, we will discuss the basic principles of mucormycosis treatment, antifungal agents used along with update on
pharmacotherapeutic guidelines recommended for management of mucormycosis. Searching the Pubmed with the key words
“mucormycosis and covid 19 ”, “ Treatment of mucormycosis”, “ antifungal used in Mucormycosis revealed many articles, and the
relevant articles were screened. Mucormycosis is an aggressive disease which is difficult to diagnose in early stage with high morbidity
and mortality. Multimodal therapeutic approach consisting of early diagnosis, urgent surgical and medical intervention and
elimination of predisposing factors is key to successful management of this condition. First-line antifungal agent is high-dose liposomal
amphotericin B although amphotericin B deoxycholate may be the viable option in resource limited settings.
Coupling Reactions of Aryldiazonium Salt. Part-XI: Review on Coupling of Aryldiazonium Salts of Aminobenzothiazoles with Aromatic and Heterocyclic Components
Authors: Dhake Amol N. , Patil Chandrashekhar J. , Chaudhari Ganesh R.
Published: November 2021

The azo compounds synthesized from substituted 2-aminobenzothiazoles were scientifically significant for sensor, nano chemistry
and pharmaceutically useful applications. Azo-dyes were very important and useful class of synthetic organic compounds, that have a huge variety of applications.
Curcumin: A Systematic Review
Authors: Ghosh Rajesh , Bhowmik Ratul , Nath Ranajit , Roy Ratna
Published: November 2021

Many pharmacologically active compounds can be found in medicinal plants. Phytochemicals are currently being studied by scientists
to treat a variety of human illnesses. Turmeric (Curcuma longa), a rhizomatous perennial plant in the Zingiberaceae family, is widely
used as a food ingredient and in traditional medicine to cure a variety of diseases. Anti-inflammatory, antifungal, anti-angiogenesis,
virucidal, anti-mutagenic, and antioxidant activities are all present in it. Angiogenesis, or the formation of new blood vessels, is an
important homeostatic mechanism that controls vascular populations in response to physiological and pathological demands, such
as chronic inflammation and cancer. Curcumin, a natural polyphenol compound has an activity to inhibit angiogenesis by suppressing
tumor neovasculature formation. This study aims to investigate the anti-angiogenesis effect of curcumin.
Preparation and Evaluation of Topical Microemulsion System Containing Metronidazole
Authors: Chakraborty Rajarshi , Bhowmik Ratul , Nath Ranajit , Datta Sourav , Chakraborty Apala
Published: November 2021

Metronidazole is a synthetic nitroimidazole derived with antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory properties. The aqueous solubility of
this drug is poor which results from low bioavailability. Limited effects on the removal of bacteria are shown in the local administration
of plain metronidazole. The microemulsion system proves the efficacy of solubility and dissolution improvement of poorly watersoluble drugs such as metronidazole. The objective of this project work is to prepare and evaluate metronidazole containing topical
water-in-oil microemulsion and to compare its effectiveness to other commercially available products. In this formulation, tween 80
is used as a surfactant and PEG 400 is used as a co-surfactant. In the oil phase, isopropyl myristate is used. Distilled water is used as
the hydrophilic phase. The formulation of metronidazole containing microemulsion was evaluated for physicochemical parameters
like pH, viscosity, conductivity, accelerated stability studies. In vitro release study was also performed to evaluate the release kinetics.
Evaluation of Additive or Synergistic Effect of Piper nigram and Ocimum sanctum Extracts for their Antidepressant Activity
Authors: Rao K. Mohana , B. Siva , U. Mahendra , K. Vinay , Babu A. Narendra , Lakshmi J.Naga
Published: November 2021

Depression is a state of excessive sensitivity to criticism, fear of rejections, lack of self-interest, loss of pleasure. In the traditional
systems of medicine, many plants and formulations have been used to treat depression for thousands of years. In recent times,
research on the plants increased globally and so many plants provide the evidence to cure diseases. Ocimum sanctum, popularly
known as Tulsi is one of the sacred herbs for Hindus in the Indian subcontinent. It has a versatile role in traditional medicine. The
fruits of Piper nigrum are used to make black pepper. This hotly pungent spice is one of the earliest known and most widely used
spices in the world today. Wide range of animal tests for antidepressant agents are commonly used. The Forced swim test and Tail
suspension test in mice were mostly used. Hence in the present study Forced swim test was used as animal model of depression. In
present study immobility time in Forced swim test was significantly decreased by a combination of Piper nigrum fruit extract and
Ocimum sanctum extract treated groups compared to control group. The combination of extracts (50 mg/kg each) activity was
comparable to standard drug Fluoxetine. Treatment with extracts does not modify the locomotor activity of mice, which indicates
that they exert antidepressant effects without modifying significantly locomotor activity. Therefore, the present study confirms the
combination of alcoholic extract of Piper nigrum (AEPN) fruit and aqueous extract of Ocimum sanctum (AEOS) possessing
additive/synergistic antidepressant activity.