bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
PENGGUNAAN TAUGE YANG BERBEDA SEBAGAI SUMBER NITROGEN PADA PEMBUATAN NATA DE YAM
Authors: Murtius Wenny Surya , Asben Alfi , Fiana Risa Meutia , Nisa Indah Khairun
Published: August 2021

Penelitian ini menggunakan tauge dari kacang hijau sebagai sumber nitrogen untuk memproduksi nata dari bengkoang. Tauge yang digunakan adalah dari 4 kondisi tauge yang berbeda, dengan tujuan penelitian menentukan kondisi tauge terbaik sebagai sumber nitrogen berdasarkan karakteristik nata yang dihasilkan. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode eksploratif dengan 4 perlakuan dan 2 ulangan. Perlakuan pada penelitian ini menggunakan kondisi tauge berbeda diantaranya adalah; tunas tauge, tauge segar, tauge akan busuk dan tauge layu. Parameter yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah total gula dan nitogen pada bahan baku, serat kasar, rendemen, ketebalan, berat, tekstur dan organoleptik meliputi; warna, tekstur, aroma dan rasa. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa kondisi tauge yang berbeda menyebabkan serat kasar, rendemen, ketebalan, berat, tekstur dan snsory yang berbeda. Berdasarkan karakteristik fisik dan kimia produk perlakuan D (tauge layu) merupakan produk terbaik dengan rata-rata nilai serat kasar 5,82%, rendemen 81,73%, ketebalan 1,05 cm, berat 335,07 g, tekstur 123,58 N/cm.
PEMANFAATAN KAYU KALIANDRA DAN LIMBAH TEH SEBAGAI BAHAN BAKU BIOBRIKET
Authors: Pradana Wibawa , Bunyamin Anas
Published: August 2021

Keberadaan kayu kaliandra yang melimpah karena produktivitasnya yang tinggi tentunya perlu dimanfaatkan secara bijak dan baik. Produksi teh di Provinsi Jawa Barat yang juga tinggi menghasilkan limbah yang juga perlu diolah. Teknologi briquetting dirasa tepat untuk memaksimalkan karakteristik kayu kaliandra sebagai kayu energi dan juga limbah teh yang juga dapat dijadikan bioenergi. Penelitian ini dilakukan secara eksperimental dalam pembuatan serta pengujian mutu berdasarkan SNI dan juga dilakukan menggunakan pendekatan design thinking untuk mengetahui respon konsumen. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa sampel dengan komposisi kayu kaliandra 75% dan limbah teh 25% merupakan komposisi terbaik dari segi SNI. Hasil analisis mutu berdasarkan SNI menunjukkan bahwa 2 dari 5 sampel lulus SNI.
ANALISA KAVITASI TERHADAP POMPA THORISHIMA BERDASARKAN VARIASI TEMPERATUR DAN KETINGGIAN INSTALASI DEARATOR
Authors: Effendi Zulham , Aisyah Siti , Pratama Suhermansyah
Published: August 2021

Unjuk kerja pompa sentrifugal ditandai dengan besarnya efisiensi, head, dan kapasitas pompa tersebut apabila digunakan dengan daya yang sama. Untuk memperbaiki unjuk kerja tersebut, maka dibutuhkan penelitian dan kajian yang mendalam untuk mendapatkan karakteristik pompa sentrifugal yang diinginkan dalam mendistribusikan air ke deaerator dengan temperatur yang maksimal tanpa mengalami kavitasi. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui headloss serta proses kavitasi yang terjadi pada pipa di PKS Tebing Tinggi. Dari hasil analisis yang telah dilakukan maka telah diketahui total headloss yang terjadi pada sistem perpipaan ketinggian 6 m sebesar 2,8498 m, ketinggian 8 m sebesar 3,4648 m , ketinggian 10 m sebesar 4.0698 m, ketinggian 12 m sebesar 4.6798 m. Kemudian proses terjadi kavitasi pada sistem perpipaan hanya terjadi pada ketinggian 6 m pada temperatur 102°C - 105°C dan ketinggian 8 m terlihat pada temperatur 105°C. Selanjutnya pada ketinggian 10 meter dan ketinggian 12 meter proses terjadinya kavitasi itu sudah tidak ada. Maka dari itu berdasarkan potensi yang telah diperhitungkan bahwa semakin tinggi instalasi deaerator kecil kemungkinan terjadinya kavitasi serta pada nilai efisiensi yang ideal terjadi pada ketinggian 10 meter dan 12 meter.
ANALISIS FAKTOR YANG MEMPENGARUHI PRODUKSI PADI SALIBU DAERAH SUMATERA BARAT
Authors: Awalina Rahmi , Yanti Delvi , Irsyad Fadli
Published: August 2021

Pada budidaya padi salibu ada beberapa faktor yang berpengaruh antara lain; 1) tinggi pemotongan batang sisa panen, 2) varietas, 3) kondisi air tanah setelah panen, dan 4) pemupukan. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menganalisis faktor yang mempengaruhi produksi padi salibu pada daerah Sumatera Barat. Pengumpulan data dilakukan melalui metode survai dan pengamatan langsung di lapangan. Pengamatan dilakukan terhadap kondisi air tanah setelah panen, tinggi pemotongan batang padi sisa panen, varietas, dan produksi lahan. Lokasi penelitian adalah beberapa daerah di Propinsi Sumatera Barat yang diambil secara acak. Data hasil pengamatan dianalisis sidik ragamnya yaitu one way anova dengan post test uji Duncan  pada taraf α = 0.05.  Hasil yang diperoleh pada penelitian ini yaitu waktu panen dan tinggi potongan batang padi sisa panen berpengaruh nyata terhadap jumlah anakan padi salibu. Kondisi air tanah pada saat panen berpengaruh pada produksi lahan. Kadar air yang optimum saat panen adalah kondisi lembab.
Corporate Social Responsibility, Environmental Pollution, and Stock Market Reaction
Authors: Wang Ya-Fang
Published: August 2021

Purpose: This paper analyzes whether and how the environmental protection concern of corporate social responsibility companies affects market participants’ perceptions by examining the nature and structure of corporate social responsibility companies.
Modelling the Australasian Financial Cycle: A Markov-Regime Switching Approach
Authors: de Wet Milan Christian
Published: August 2021

Purpose: The importance of the financial cycle has become a central point of consideration for policymakers since the 2007-08 financial crisis. This study aimed to construct and characterize the aggregate Australasian financial cycle.
Authors: Mellyssa Widdha
Published: August 2021

Pendokumentasian buku Tugas Akhir (TGA) mahasiswa sangat penting untuk pemetaan penelitian serta meminimalisir adanya tindakan plagiarisme Pada beberapa kasus banyak buku TGA yang belum terdata dengan benar, sehingga staf administrasi perpustakaan baik tingkat institusi dan jurusan harus mendata ulang dengan sistem manual sehingga kegiatan ini dapat menghabiskan waktu yang tidak sedikit. Dengan alasan tersebut, maka penelitian ini bertujuan untuk membangun suatu sistem yang dapat membantu proses dokumentasi yang cepat dan mudah. Sistem berupa perangkat lunak berbasis pengolahan citra digital. Citra sampul buku TGA diambil menggunakan webcam dan selanjutnya diproses dengan tahapan preprocessing, binerisasi, segmentasi dan pengenalan karakter. Hasil penelitian berupa data judul buku. Metode yang akan digunakan dalam penelitian ini antara lain proses akuisisi dibantu dengan kotak peletakan buku, Otsu Thresholding, segmentasi, dan pengenalan pola menggunakan metode Koefisian Korelasi. Dari hasil penelitian yang telah dilakukan didapatkan hasil bahwa tingkat keberhasilan keseluruhan sistem dalam mengenali pola citra huruf pada buku TGA mahasiswa sebesar 95%.
RANCANG BANGUN ANTENA MIKROSTRIP RECTANGULAR DENGAN METODE FRACTAL SIERPINSKI UNTUK TEKNOLOGI LONG TERM EVOLUTION 2300 MHz
Authors: Nugraha Eka Setia
Published: August 2021

Teknologi yang saat ini berkembang adalah Long Term Evolution (LTE) yang bekerja pada frekuensi 1800 MHz, 2100 MHz, dan 2300 MHz. Untuk mendukung teknologi LTE dibutuhkan desain antena yang sesuai spesifikasi LTE , salah satunya adalah Antena mikrostrip yang mendukung Multiple Input Multiple Output (MIMO) , dimana pada tipe ini dapat memungkinkanya menggunakan lebih dari satu antena, baik dalam sisi pengirim (trasmitter) dan sisi penerima (reciever). Dikarenakan memungkinkan untuk penggunaan antena lebih dari satu. Pada penelitian ini menggunakan suatu model antena mikrostrip MIMO dengan metode fraktal sierpinski yang bertujuan untuk meningkatkan nilai dari bandwidth sehingga dapat melakukan suatu transmisi data yang cepat. Pada antena ini menghasilkan nilai dari parameter return loss diperoleh nilai -12,05 dB untuk antena 1 dan -16,75 dB untuk antena 2 hasil pengukuran, dan pada hasil simulasi menghasilkan nilai -14,88 dB, untuk nilai impedansi diperoleh nilai pengukuran antena 1 yaitu 32,33 Ohm dan antena 2 43,4 Ohm, untuk simulasi menghasilkan nilai 50 Ohm, untuk gain pada saat simulasi menghasilkan nilai 5,084 dB dan di pengukuran menghasilkan nilai 2,7 dB, untuk nilai bandwidth simulasi bernilai 20 MHz, dan pada saat pengukuran antena 1 menghasikan nilai 18 MHz dan antena 2 15 MHz, serta pola radiasi untuk hasil simulasi dan pengukuran menunjukan pola radiasi yaitu Unidirectional.
IMPLEMENTASI ALGORITMA A-STAR DALAM MENENTUKAN RUTE PENGEJARAN OPTIMAL PADA PERMAINAN MEMBASMI NARKOBA
Authors: Tommy Lukas , Japriadi Yohanes Setiawan , Habibur Syachriza Hilmaida
Published: August 2021

Drugs have several negative effects such as dependence, brain and nerve damage, to death if abused. Socialization about the dangers of drug abuse in society by police is still carried out conventionally so that it is less effective especially during the Covid-19 pandemic like today. In this research, an Android game that can convey material on the dangers of drugs in an interesting, interactive, and effective way will be proposed. In the proposed game, an artificial intelligence will be applied to the enemies in order to pursue player through optimal route. One of the algorithms for determining the closest route from the initial location to the destination is A-Star. A-Star algorithm utilize heuristics in evaluating nodes on a grid-shaped map so that its computation time is shorter than Dijkstra's. Based on the analysis that has been carried out, it is known that the overall performance of A-Star algorithm is good where the seven enemies in game can pursue player in real-time through optimal route. The enemies, however, are unable to cooperate in surround player and tend to gather at one point through the same route so that the effectiveness of the pursuit is not maximized. The proposed game can also convey material about the types of drugs and their negative impacts in an interesting, interactive, and effective manner through with gamepedia menu as well as the enemy characters displayed throughout the game.
RANCANG BANGUN ELEKTROMIOGRAFI PERMUKAAN PORTABEL
Authors: Hakim Aulia El
Published: August 2021

Muscle weakness is a condition when one side of the body experiences weakness so that it is difficult to move that part. Muscle weakness is commonly experienced by post-stroke patients or patients with muscle injuries. However, the use of Electromyography can only be used by medical personnel and the cost is quite expensive. Therefore, the manufacture of portable surface electromyography is intended to assist users in knowing the condition of muscle strength. The muscle signal can be read with a surface electrode connected to the Differential Amplifier circuit, then the signal is processed with a series of filter Circuit: LPF, HPF and Notch Filter to reduce noise, and an adder circuit to increase the signal so that it can be read as adc which is connected to raspberry pi and can be connected via Bluetooth. Testing the whole Surface Electromyography tool is able to read and display signals on the raspberry pi and can find out the type of movement using the FFT and MPF methods. The type of flexion motion has an MPF ??value of less than 180Hz and the extension movement has an MPF ??value of more than 180Hz.
ANALISIS SISTEM ANTRIAN PENDAFTARAN MENGGUNAKAN METODE QUEUING SYSTEM DI PUSKESMAS KOTA CIMAHI
Authors: Firdaus Eryan Ahmad , Trianto Wowo , Suburdjati Bacilius Agung
Published: August 2021

Kebutuhan pelayanan kesehatan di Puskesmas melebihi jumlah penyelenggaran pelayanan kesehatan di Kota Cimahi. Dengan banyaknya jenis pelayanan kesehatan masih terdapat pasien yang tidak mengetahui bagaimana sistem antrian pelayanan sehingga sering terdapat pasien yang salah mengambil nomor antrian, salah masuk poli dan tidak terpanggil dikarnakan lama tunggu yang cukup lama bagi pasien sehingga pasien dan ada juga yang telah terlewat dan harus mengulang mengambil nomor antrian. Tujuan dengan menggunakan metode ini adalah tergambarkanya model antrian yang tepat di Puskesmas. Metode penelitian menggunakan metode gabungan kualitatif dan kuatitatif. Dari penelitian diperoleh gambaran metode queing system diperoleh gambaran Model Multi Channel Mutiple Phase, dengan hasil kedatangan 50 pasien per jam dengan 2 petugas pendaftaran, dengan waktu pelayanan 1 menit per pasien. Kata Kunci  :  Antrian, pasien, prosedur.
RANCANG BANGUN APLIKASI PENGENALAN ANIMALIA COELENTERATA BERBASIS AUGMANTED REALITY MENGGUNAKAN ALGORITMA SIFT
Authors: Nurudin Deden , Sugiharto Tito , Priantama Rio
Published: August 2021

AbstrakMata pelajaran Biologi merupakan salah satu mata pelajaran yang diberikan kepada siswa/i di SMA NEGERI 1 Kuningan. Pengenalan animalia coelenterta merupakan salah satu materi mata pelajaran biologi yang dipelajari oleh siswa/i dengan menggunakan media pembelajaran konvensional yang digunakan oleh guru berupa buku yang menampilkan gambaran animalia coelenterata 2D, sehingga  siswa/i terbatas dalam mendapatkan gambaran lengkap Animalia coelenterata. Proses pembelajaran yang berlangsung belum efektif dan belum dapat meningkatkan antusiasme siswa/i pada saat pembelajaran dikelas. Maka dari itu dengan memanfaatkan teknologi Augmented Reality dapat menjadi salah satu langkah penyelesaian dalam mengatasi hal tersebut. Augmented Reality merupakan teknologi yang menggabungkan benda antara dunia nyata dengan dunia maya berupa objek 3D yang dapat dimanfaatkan dalam pembelajaran pengenalan animalia coelenterata oleh siswa/i, agar pembelajaran pengenalan animalia coelenterata lebih menarik dan tidak monoton karena menampilkan gambaran  animasi 3D. Untuk membangun aplikasi pengenalan animalia coelenterata, perancangan menggunakan UML (Unified Modelling Language) serta penerapan algoritma SIFT(Scale Invariant Feature Transform) untuk pendeteksian titik keypoint pada marker. Pendeteksian titik keypoint dilakukan pada marker yang ada didalam program. Aplikasi ini dapat membantu siswa/i dalam mempelajari pengenalan animalia coelenterata karena gambaran animalia coelenterata terlihat lebih nyata dengan Animasi 3D, gerakan animalia coelenterata dan deskripsi animalia coelenterata. Kata Kunci:SIFT, Augmented Reality, Animalia Coelenterata, UML
STRATEGI PEMASARAN PRODUK INDUSTRI KREATIF MENGGUNAKAN ALGORITMA K-MEANS CLUSTERING BERBASIS PARTICLE SWARM OPTIMIZATION
Authors: Maulani Shanti , Herdiana Oding , Firdaus Eryan Ahmad
Published: August 2021

The existence of abundant UMKM data sources can be used to dig up information. Classification is one of the techniques to explore hidden data owned by data mining. Data mining classification methods, one of which is the Support Vector Machine (SVM) algorithm. The SVM algorithm has proven better results than the KKN, Decision Tree and Linear Regression algorithms. In the classification process, the accuracy and time efficiency results obtained are very important. So optimization is needed in order to increase accuracy and time efficiency during the classification process. The optimization of the SVM algorithm was carried out using the K-Means algorithm for the clustering and continuous process on UMKM data and the feature selection process using Particle Swarm Optimization (PSO). This paper aims to optimize the accuracy of the data in the form of type of business, business and turnover. From the results of the discussion of the SVM method using K-Means and PSO, it gives an average accuracy of 55% but 0.12% lower than SVM just using PSO. Keywords: UMKM, Clustering, K-Means, SVM, PSO
DETERMINATION AERODYNAMIC CHARACTERISTICS OF ELEMENTS OF BUILDING VENTILATION SYSTEMS IN LABORATORY CONDITIONS
Authors:   Omsk State Technical University, Omsk, Russia, KRIVOSHEIN M. A. , SMIRNOV K. D. ,   Omsk State Technical University, Omsk, Russia, MESHKO K. V. ,   Omsk State Technical University, Omsk, Russia
Published: August 2021

В статье представлена схема и внешний вид стенда, разработанного для определения аэродинамических характеристик элементов систем вентиляции. Рассмотрена методика определения аэродинамических характеристик вентиляционных элементов при помощи разработанного стенда. Приведены результаты испытаний обратного клапана, применяемого в системах естественной вентиляции зданий. Полученную характеристику обратного клапана предлагается использовать при расчетах и прогнозировании работы систем вентиляции зданий, в которых будут установлены рассматриваемые обратные клапаны.
COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS OF THE CALCULATION OF LIGHTING SYSTEMS OF VARIOUS TYPES BASED ON INDUSTRIAL PREMISES
Authors:   Branch of FSBEI HE", BOGDANOV A. D. ,   NRU MPEI",   , Smolensk, Russia, SOLOPOV R. V. ,   Branch of FSBEI HE" NRU MPEI", Smolensk, Russia
Published: August 2021

В настоящее время для организаций актуальными являются вопросы экономии и энергоэффективности. Одним из направлений энергосбережения является оптимизация функционирования систем освещения. Освещение помещений промышленных предприятий с длительным пребыванием людей является объектом исследования данной статьи. В данной статье на основании сравнительных расчетов показана эффективность использования наиболее распространенных конфигураций систем освещения, обеспечивающих качественное и экономичное освещение рабочих мест, удовлетворяющих требованиям строительной, технической и санитарной нормативной документации, а также эффективность использования программного обеспечения для проектирования систем освещения. Для проектирования освещения помещений в проектировочных бюро пользуются ручными методами расчета электроосвещения помещений. Авторами статьи представлен инновационный метод проектирования электрического освещения с использованием программы DIALux evo. Программа объединила в себе все методы расчетов и оптимизировала их. Результаты работы, полученные расчётным путем с использованием программного обеспечения DIALux evo, носят рекомендательный характер при проектировании систем электрического освещения.
Cornu cutaneum – Past and present
Authors: Srivastava Govind , Srivastava Gautam
Published: August 2021

Cutaneous horn has been a source of controversy throughout the history. It evoked interest nearly half a millennium before and continues to do so. Cornu cutaneum has been found to be associated with several pre-malignant and malignant skin conditions. The pre-malignant conditions commonly include actinic keratoses and Bowen’s disease. Uncommonly, it is due to the presence of an underlying squamous cell carcinoma. Thus, an effort is needed to determine the pathology present at the base of the horn for proper management of the disease. Wide excision biopsy is a common denominator in the therapy of this peculiar disorder.
Delimitation and classification of coastal wetlands: Implications for the environmental management of the Colombian Continental Caribbean
Authors: Millán Santiago , Rodríguez Jenny , Sierra Paula
Published: August 2021

This article describes the cartographic layer construction process of Colombian Caribbean coastal wetlands at a scale of 1:100,000 and the results obtained in terms of their quantification and typing. Two cartographic layers were constructed and subsequently joined, one of the permanent water bodies and another of temporary water bodies and associated coverages. The layers were generated by multitemporal analysis of 45 Landsat 8-OLI satellite images, based on the NDVI index, uncertainty models by superposition of cartographic attributes, and a flood frequency consultation model on ALOS PALSAR 1 images. As a result, 576,279 ha of coastal wetlands were delimited (1.9 % of total wetlands in Colombia), of which 20.4 % are within protected areas. The cartographic legend makes it possible to typify wetlands based on the coverage and temporality of water bodies; discriminates permanent wetlands (42.7 %) with five categories and temporary wetlands (57.3 %) with 15 categories, mostly distributed in seven large complexes. This study is the first description of the colombian Caribbean coastal wetlands based on a cartographic construction, is methodologically replicable, and will support decision-making in the planning of colombian Caribbean coastal areas, especially for risk management and ecosystem-based adaptation to climate change.
Household Air Pollution Risk on Respiratory Health among Women: A Case Study of Indian District after Clean Fuel Programme
Authors:   Department of Public Health and Epidemiology, National Institute of Health and Family Welfare, India, V Bhole
Published: August 2021

Objectives: Some of the highest exposures to air pollutants in developing countries occur inside homes where biomass fuels are used for daily cooking. Inhalation of these pollutants may cause deleterious effects on health. Study Design: A total of 450 non-smoking, non-pregnant women aged 15 years and above exposed to domestic smoke from cooking fuels from an early age, working in poorly ventilated kitchen were selected and on investigation presented various health problems. Method: Symptoms were enquired by means of using standard questionnaire adopted from that of the American Thoracic Society (ATS, 1995). Lung function was assessed by the measurement of Forced Vital Capacity (FVC), (FEV1), i.e. volume of air (in liter) that is forcefully exhaled in one second. Using ratio of FEV1 to FVC (FEVI/FVC), expressed as percentage. Results: FVC less than 80% of the predicted was considered as abnormal pulmonary function. Symptoms like chest pain, breathlessness, eye irritation, and blackout were found to be significantly higher in biomass users (P <0.05). Moreover, an increasing trend in the prevalence of symptoms/morbid conditions was observed with increase in exposure. Conclusion Thus women exposed to biomass fuels smoke suffer more from health problems and are at greater risk of respiratory illnesses when compared with other fuel users.
Functional annotation of noncoding mutations in cancer
Authors: Umer Husen M , Smolinska Karolina , Komorowski Jan , Wadelius Claes
Published: August 2021

In a cancer genome, the noncoding sequence contains the vast majority of
somatic mutations. While very few are expected to be cancer drivers, those
affecting regulatory elements have the potential to have downstream effects
on gene regulation that may contribute to cancer progression. To prioritize
regulatory mutations, we screened somatic mutations in the Pan-Cancer
Analysis of Whole Genomes cohort of 2,515 cancer genomes on individual bases
to assess their potential regulatory roles in their respective cancer types.
We found a highly significant enrichment of regulatory mutations associated
with the deamination signature overlapping a CpG site in the CCAAT/Enhancer
Binding Protein β recognition sites in many cancer types. Overall, 5,749
mutated regulatory elements were identified in 1,844 tumor samples from 39
cohorts containing 11,962 candidate regulatory mutations. Our analysis
indicated 20 or more regulatory mutations in 5.5% of the samples, and an
overall average of six per tumor. Several recurrent elements were
identified, and major cancer-related pathways were significantly enriched
for genes nearby the mutated regulatory elements. Our results provide a
detailed view of the role of regulatory elements in cancer genomes.
RNA sequencing reveals niche gene expression effects of beta-hydroxybutyrate in primary myotubes
Authors: Ruppert Philip MM , Deng Lei , Hooiveld Guido JEJ , Hangelbroek Roland WJ , Zeigerer Anja , Kersten Sander
Published: August 2021

Various forms of fasting and ketogenic diet have shown promise in (pre-)clinical studies to normalize body weight, improve metabolic health, and protect against disease. Recent studies suggest that β-hydroxybutyrate (βOHB), a fasting-characteristic ketone body, potentially acts as a signaling molecule mediating its beneficial effects via histone deacetylase inhibition. Here, we have investigated whether βOHB, in comparison to the well-established histone deacetylase inhibitor butyrate, influences cellular differentiation and gene expression. In various cell lines and primary cell types, millimolar concentrations of βOHB did not alter differentiation in vitro, as determined by gene expression and histological assessment, whereas equimolar concentrations of butyrate consistently impaired differentiation. RNA sequencing revealed that unlike butyrate, βOHB minimally impacted gene expression in primary adipocytes, macrophages, and hepatocytes. However, in myocytes, βOHB up-regulated genes involved in the TCA cycle and oxidative phosphorylation, while down-regulating genes belonging to cytokine and chemokine signal transduction. Overall, our data do not support the notion that βOHB serves as a powerful signaling molecule regulating gene expression but suggest that βOHB may act as a niche signaling molecule in myocytes.
International Virtual Conference on Computational Mathematics
Authors: V Rathinakumar , S Dr Harikrishnan
Published: August 2021

ICCM 2021 aims to bring together both novice and experienced scientists with developers, to meet new colleagues, collect new ideas and establish new cooperation between research groups.
International Virtual Conference On Energy Conversion And Storage
Authors: V Dr Mohankumar
Published: August 2021

The objective of the conference is to bring together leading academic scientists, researchers and research scholars to exchange and share their experiences and research results on all aspects of Energy Conversion and Storage. It also provides a premier interdisciplinary platform for researchers, practitioners, and educators to present and discuss the most recent innovations, trends, and concerns as well as practical challenges encountered and solutions adopted in the fields of Energy Conversion and Storage.
An osteological study of distal end of femur in adult south Indian population
Authors:   Associate Professor, Department of Anatomy, Sri Devraj URS Academy of Higher Education and Research, Kolar, INDIA., S Ashwini N
Published: August 2021

Background: Need for the study: Anthropometric studies across different population groups have exhibited significant difference between races. Hence the usage of implant for total knee arthroplasty has to be gender specific and race specific. This study was undertaken to analyse the morphometry of distal end of femur in South Indian population. Aims and objectives: To analyse the morphometry of distal end of femur and to study the anteroposterior dimensions of condyles of femur, bicondylar width, intercondylar notch width. Materials and Methods: The study was conducted on 150 femur (80 right and 70 left) obtained from Department of Anatomy of a private medical college. Measurements of anteroposterior dimensions of condyles of femur, bicondylar width, intercondylar notch width were taken using a sliding calipers. Conclusions: In the present study, mean Bicondylar width noted in the present study is 72.63 ±4.13 mm on the right side and 71.25±3.14mm on the left side The mean intercondylar width observed is 21.27±4.18mm on the right side and 20.35±2.14mm on the left side. There was no statistically significant differences observed in the values of anteroposterior length of medial and lateral condyles, bicondylar width, intercondylar width between right and left sides. The results of the study has application in the field of biomedical engineering to design knee implants specific for South Indian population.
The overbearing physiological changes marring iron indices interpretation in response to iron therapy during pregnancy
Authors:   Associate Professor, Department of Biochemistry, CIMS, Chamarajanagar, INDIA., N Chandrika
Published: August 2021

Background: Iron deficiency anemia (IDA) is most common cause of anemia in pregnancy. In order to prevent this iron supplementation is routinely practiced as a prophylactic measure in pregnant women all over. The biochemical parameters assessed in IDA comprise an iron profile evaluation which consists of estimation of serum ferritin, serum iron, total iron binding capacity(TIBC), serum transferrin levels and calculation of transferrin saturation. These biochemical parameters are subjected to variations due to maternal adaption phenomenon. Aim: In the current study we have chosen three iron indices, serum iron, serum TIBC and transferrin saturation percent to note their performance in diagnosing and monitoring the response to iron therapy in pregnant women. Methodology: The study population are thirty- six pregnant women in their early second trimester, who are diagnosed with mild iron deficiency anemia (Hemoglobin between 9 and 11 g %). Iron parameters, serum iron, serum TIBC and transferrin saturation levels were analyzed in these women. They are then given oral iron preparation in the form of Ferrous sulphate for a period of twelve weeks. After this the Hemoglobin level, serum iron, TIBC and transferrin saturation levels are re-analyzed in these women. Results: The hemoglobin levels increased (p= 0.002). as expected after oral iron intake. Serum iron levels improved from 58.19±39.07 to 64.78±34.96 μg/dl. Serum TIBC value before supplementation 234.22±134.49 increased to 437.33±94.95 after, which contradicts the expected pattern seen in response to therapy in general population. Similarly absurdity prevails in transferrin saturation index levels which dropped from 36.8 ± 31.8 to 16.3 ± 10.6. Conclusion: The iron status during pregnancy is highly influenced by the maternal changes. And a blind interpretation of the report can lead to erroneous diagnosis. The interpretation of values should be based on the trimester specific reference ranges during pregnancy.
Compressive idea of manifestation and biochemical relation of acute pancreatitis in tertiary care hospital
Authors:   Assistant Professor, Department of Biochemistry, M.G.M. Medical College and L.S.K. Hospital Kishanganj, Bihar, INDIA., Bharti Shiv Shankar
Published: August 2021

Background: Acute pancreatitis is a sudden inflammation that lasts for a short time. It may range from mild discomfort to a severe, life-threatening illness. Methods: It was Prospective and observational study. All the patients admitted in medicine department and ICU and diagnosed as acute pancreatitis. Study period was January 2018 to September 2019. And sample size was 30. Investigation was done in the department of Biochemistry. Results: The prevalence rate of acute pancreatitis was higher in male than female with a ratio of 1.72:1 and we found maximum patients were in the age group of 41-50 years. While analysing the biochemical parameters we found very obvious a high lipase, amylase and triglyceride level in the study subjects accounting most of the cases as these biochemical parameters are directly related to acute pancreatitis. Conclusion: Pancreatic necrosis may lead to the development of pancreatic pseudocysts or tissue abscess, common complications associated with pancreatitis. A better understanding of the nature of cardiac dysfunction in this setting may allow more accurate diagnosis, prognostication, and management.
A study on comparison of bleeding time and clotting time in young adult male and female subjects
Authors:   Tutor, Department of Physiology, Raichur Institute of Medical Sciences, Raichur, INDIA., Anjum Ayesha
Published: August 2021

Background: Bleeding time is a laboratory test to assess the platelet function. It is dependent on various factors like function of platelets and pathway of coagulation. Clotting time is the time required for a sample of blood to clot in vitro under standard conditions. It is known from previous studies that there is a difference in the bleeding time and clotting time among males and females. The exact reasons for such differences have been postulated, but are insufficient. Therefore the aim of this study is to study and compare the gender differences in bleeding time and clotting time in young male and female subjects. Aims and objectives: The aim of this study is to determine and compare the differences in bleeding time and clotting time in young adult male and female subjects. Materials and Methods: This study was done in the Department of Physiology, Raichur Institute of Medical Sciences, Raichur. Sixty medical students studying in first year M.B.B.S, were selected for the study, out of which thirty were males, and thirty were females. Bleeding time was determined by Duke’s method and Clotting time was determined by Wrights Capillary tube method. Data was analysed using SPSS software. Unpaired ‘t’ test was used for comparing the values. p value less than 0.05 was considered significant. Result: The mean value of bleeding time in males was found to be,127.69±51,02 and in females it was 133.28±44.30. The mean of the CT in males was 212.18±60 and in females it was found to be 257.16±61.00.The mean BT and CT was significantly higher in females as compared to the males. Conclusion: It was found that there are differences in bleeding time and time in males and females, BT and CT were statistically more in females as compared to females.
Study of breast cancer surgeries at a tertiary hospital
Authors:   Associate Professor, Department of Surgery, BKL Walawalkar Rural Medical College, Kasarwadi, Savarde, Taluka Chiplun, District Ratanagiri, Maharashtra, 415605, INDIA., Powar Pandit Shamarao
Published: August 2021

Background: Breast cancer is commonly treated by various combinations of surgery, chemotherapy, radiation therapy, hormone therapy and targeted therapy via a multimodality approach. Surgery is the mainstay of treatment of the early stages of breast cancer, and it ranges from lumpectomy to modified radical mastectomy. Surgery typically includes sentinel lymph nodes (LN) dissection for staging the extent of spread into the axilla. In present study we aimed to study surgeries done in patients with breast cancer at our tertiary hospital. Material and Methods: Present study was a prospective, observational study conducted in patients who underwent surgery for breast cancer, followed by histopathological report positive for breast malignancy. Results: Total 86 biopsy proven breast cancer patients underwent surgery during study period. All patients were females, with mean age 47.4 ± 10.7 years, from rural areas (74%), 9% had positive family history, 13% received Hormone Replacement Therapy/Oral Contraceptive Pills (for more than 5 years), 5% were smokers, 64% were premenopausal and 7% had history of breast biopsy. Modified radical mastectomy with axillary node dissection (69%) was most common surgery performed followed by breast conservation surgery (26%). Most patients were from stage II (64%) followed by stage I (15%). Infiltrating ductal carcinoma was most common histopathological variant (81%). Histopathologically most cancers were grade II (52%). Lymph nodal involvement (48%) and positive surgical margins (7%) were noted. Conclusion: Surgery is mainstay in treatment of breast cancer With introduction of BCS cosmetic and other concerns are tackled effectively.
Study of predictive value of serum C- reactive protein in diagnosis of acute appendicitis
Authors:   Assistant Professor, Department of Surgery, Government Doon Medical College, Dehradun, Uttarakhand, INDIA., Sharma Pradeep Chandra
Published: August 2021

Background: Acute appendicitis is a common surgical condition and the most common cause of acute surgical abdomen. Commonly used tests for diagnosis of acute appendicitis were WBC, CRP ESR and procalcitonin (PCT) levels. In present study we correlated the serum levels of CRP with the histopathology of the removed appendix, to study predictive value of serum C- reactive protein in diagnosis of acute appendicitis. Material and Methods:Present study was conducted in patients with possibility of acute appendicitis, underwent appendicectomy. The histopathology report was considered as the final diagnosis. CRP more than 6 mg/dl was considered to be positive. Results: In present study total 88 patients were included. Male to female ratio was 1.4:1, most common age group was 21-30 years (35.23%) followed by 31-40 years (27.27%). Abdominal pain (92.05%), McBurney tenderness (80.68%), vomiting (76.14%), rebound tenderness (67.05%) and fever (55.68%) were common signs and symptoms noted in present study. On histopathology examination, inflammed appendix (51.14%) was most common finding, others were gangrenous appendix (23.86%), perforated appendix (5.68%) and normal appendix (19.32%). In present study diagnostic efficacy of serum CRP was sensitivity (80%), specificity (84.62%), positive predictive value (96.77%), negative predictive value (42.31%), diagnostic accuracy (80.68%). Conclusion. Serum CRP estimation is useful adjunct in diagnosis of acute appendicitis along with clinical diagnosis. Serum CRP value should be interpreted in combination with clinical findings.
Study of factors affecting mortality and morbidity in patients presenting with peritonitis due to duodenal ulcer perforation
Authors:   Assistant Professor, Department of Surgery, Government Doon Medical College, Dehradun, Uttarakhand, INDIA., Sharma Pradeep Chandra
Published: August 2021

Background: Peptic ulcer disease in the general population had lifetime prevalence of 5-10% with incidence of 0.1–0.3% per year. Despite the tremendous improvement in preventive therapies, the rate of complication of this disease is still high and is burdened by high morbidity and mortality. In present study, we aimed to study factors affecting mortality and morbidity in patients presenting with peritonitis due to duodenal ulcer perforation at our tertiary hospital. Material and Methods: Present study was single-center, prospective, observational study conducted in patients admitted, diagnosed with duodenal ulcer perforation and surgically treated at our hospital. Results: In present study period total 56 patients were studied. All were male, most common age group was 51-60 years (37.5%) followed by 41-50 years (23.21%). Duration from onset of symptoms to admission was >24 hours (30.36%) in most of patients followed by 12-24 hours (28.57%). Most commons symptoms were pain in abdomen (100%), vomiting (100%). Anaemia (37.5%), LRTI and Pulmonary complications (19.64%), Diabetes mellitus (12.5%) and Hypertension (10.71%) were common comorbidities noted. Associated risk factors were previous history of PUD (41.07%), Alcohol use (64.29%), Cigarette smoking (51.79%) and Use of NSAIDs (12.5%). Presence of free gas under diaphragm was noted in 83.93% patients. Intraoperatively duodenal perforation diameter was 1–5 mm (60.71%) in most of patients followed by 6–10 mm (23.21%). Only 1 patient had duodenal perforation diameter was > 20mm. Common postoperative complications were wound infection (37.5%) and pulmonary infection (21.43%). In present study mortality within 1 month was noted in 13 patients (23.21%). Most common factors related to mortality were delayed presentation > 24 hours (61.54%), age > 60 years (46.15%), diabetes mellites (38.46%), Size of perforation > 1 cm (38.46%) and septicaemic shock (23.08%). Conclusion: Delayed presentation > 24 hours, age > 60 years size of perforation > 1 cm were common factors related to mortality in duodenal ulcer perforation patients.
Mastalgia and associated factors: A case control study
Authors:   Assistant Professor, Department of General Surgery, Viswabharathi Medical College and General Hospital, Kurnool, INDIA., Reddy Y Satish
Published: August 2021

Background: patients with breast pain are often referred to surgery department. The present study was conducted to determine the factors associated with Mastalgia among women attending a tertiary care hospital Methods: This case control study was conducted on 120 women between the age 18 to 65 in the department of General surgery. The study included case subjects (n = 50) with Mastalgia and the control subjects (n = 50) without Mastalgia. The severity of breast pain was calculated with visual analog scale. questionnaire was given to all the participants and data is collected. Data was analysed by SPSS version 16 and P value of < 0.05 was considered statistically significant value. Results: Among those who had experienced mastalgia, 76% (46) had cyclical mastalgia and 24% (14) had non-cyclical mastalgia. The mean of pain score was 4.72 ± 2.28 and most of the women(18%) had pain score of “6” which is moderate pain The mean age and Body mass index were higher in the case group than control group (p<0.005). Stressful lifestyle, caffeine consumption, smoking, higher BMI and higher breast-fed infants were significantly associated with mastalgia (p < 0.001). postmenopausal women have decreased frequency of mastalgia which is significantly associated with mastalgia (p < 0.001). Conclusion: age, BMI, Stress, caffeine, smoking, lactation frequency, menopause state were found to be related with mastalgia.
Study of clinical indication, difficulties and complications of DJ stenting in urological procedure at a tertiary hospital
Authors:   Associate Professor,  Department of General Surgery, Dr Shankarrao Chavan Government Medical College Vishnupuri, Nanded, Maharashtra. INDIA., Kelkar Vidyadhar P
Published: August 2021

Background: Urolithiasis is one of the major causes of morbidity in our society as our country is located near to equatorial distribution of stone disease Indwelling ureteral stents provide free drainage from the kidney to the bladder, reduce or eliminate urinary leakage and provide ureteral stenting. The present study was designed to observe indications, difficulties and complications of indwelling double J ureteral stenting. Material and Methods: Present study was single-center, prospective, observational study, conducted in patients undergoing DJ stenting URS/ESWL (stone size > 2cm), willing to participate in study. The data collected was entered into Microsoft excel and analyzed. Statistical analysis was done using descriptive statistics. Results: In the present study, we assessed prospectively the effectiveness of DJ stent insertion for treatment of ureteral stones in 100.patients. Gender distribution in the current study was 65% male and 35 % female. 65 % patients were between the age 10 to 40 years; 20 patients have lower ureteric calculi, 37 patient having mid ureteric calculi and 8 patients having upper ureteric calculi. In current study out of 100 patients 32 patients have stone between the range of 6-10 mm, 42 patients have stone size range between 11-16 mm and only 26 patient have stone size more than 16 mm. 32 patients having mid ureteric calculi in which 30 patients DJ stent procedure successfully completed, remaining 2 patients had ureteric stricture treated with URSL. 27 patients having lower ureteric calculi in which 25 patients DJ stent procedure successfully completed, remaining 2 patient had ureteric stricture treated with ESWL followed by cystoscopy removal. 8 patients having bilateral ureteric calculi in which 6 patients DJ stent procedure successfully completed, remaining 2 patient have impacted stone treated with URSL with PCNL. 100% success rate in DJ stent insertion in patients with stone size 11-16mm followed by in 93% with stone size 6-10mm and in 76% with stone size >16mm. Conclusion: Most of the ureteral DJ stent related complications can be managed by surgical procedures hence they should be removed as soon as their purpose solves. The proper follow up from patients can help to early identification of post insertion complications of DJ stent and timely management of them.
Formación de docentes y transformaciones desde la ingeniería
Authors: Perico Granados Néstor Rafael , Tovar Torres Carolina , Reyes Rodríguez Carlos Andrés , Perico Martínez Camilo Andrés
Published: August 2021

Una de las grandes necesidades de nuestra sociedad es formar capital humano para soportar el desarrollo de soluciones a los grandes retos y desafíos que se establecen en nuestro país, y que con los retos inherentes al proceso de paz, al cuidado del medio ambiente y al posicionamiento de la ingeniería que requiere Colombia a nivel regional, la universidad como actor formador e identificador de necesidades, a través de los autores de esta obra se presenta una ruta de formación integral de docentes de ingeniería, que conjuga la formación disciplinar con la pedagogía y la didáctica, aspectos que se condensan en la enseñanza de la ingeniería a través del aprendizaje por problemas orientado por proyectos, estableciendo principios orientadores que reflejan la estrecha relación de la teoría interdisciplinar y la práctica, que a nivel académico se logra relacionar a través del currículo y los planes de estudio, siempre bajo un ambiente propicio de aprendizaje.
Relatos que liberan: mediaciones para la acción social y territorios de la experiencia creativa en contextos carcelarios
Authors: García Villalba Cristian , Ariza Rodríguez Cindy Mariana , Morantes Valencia Flor María , Hernández Aguirre Yussen Nerieth , Rincón Varón Lisa María , Delgado Moscoso William Leonel
Published: August 2021

La escritura se fundamenta en el lenguaje y hace parte constitutiva de la formación humana. Esta, como método de acompañar la construcción de conocimiento, es también una forma de producción de sentido y generación de memoria, cotidianidad y oralidad. Las prácticas culturales terminan siendo una extensión propia del lenguaje escrito y viceversa, por ende, pensar la escritura como una práctica reflexiva, condicionada por la cotidianidad, conlleva a entender esta como una herramienta de liberación en la construcción social e individual. El trabajo con comunidades cobra sentido cuando estas contribuyen a la formación de su propio conocimiento y este es el caso del libro “Relatos que liberan: mediaciones para la acción social y territorios de la experiencia creativa en contextos carcelarios”, que toma como base epistemológica la construcción de crónicas realizadas como resultado de la labor pedagógica llevada a cabo por estudiantes y profesores del programa de Comunicación Social y Periodismo de la Corporación Universitaria Minuto de Dios – UNIMINUTO, con el personal privado de la libertad (PPL) de la Cárcel y Penitenciaría de Mediana Seguridad de El Espinal, Tolima; exactamente con integrantes del pabellón 10 que conforman el grupo de condiciones excepcionales (indígenas, afrodescendientes,adultos mayores, extranjeros, LGTBIQ+ y discapacitados).
THE BENEFITS OF FOLLOW-UP BY THE MULTIDISCIPLINARY TEAM IN HEALTH FOR PEOPLE WITH SYSTEMIC LUPUS ERYTHEMATOSUS
Authors:   Pós Graduanda pela Faculdade Estácio de Sá. Nutricionista Responsável Técnica na Secretaria de Educação no Município de Aveiro-PA
Published: August 2021

Objective: Discuss the benefits of monitoring by a multidisciplinary health team for the treatment of patients with systemic lupus erythematosus. Methods: The research proposal is based on a review of bibliographic references, with a source of synthesizing results obtained through secondary research on the theme, in a methodical and orderly manner, seeking to contribute to the knowledge on the proposed subject. Results: Through a thorough analysis of theoretical references, 30 scientific articles were selected that alluded to the systemic lupus erythematosus pathology. Systemic lupus is characterized by articular, cutaneous, renal, vascular, serous, nervous manifestations, decreased mobility, muscle strength, physical conditioning and quality of sleep, increased joint stiffness, pain and fatigue and can cause, even depression, obesity and / or malnutrition, impacting quality of life. Conclusion: The research presented relevant results on the monitoring by the multidisciplinary health team for the treatment of patients diagnosed with systemic lupus erythematosus, presenting data that justify the construction of a structured support network, which will contribute to the therapy of this patient, providing well-being and improvements in quality of life. Taking into account the situation that the pathology presents, these data are at least disturbing. These bases made it possible to expand the discernment on the subject, opening a succession of discussions to find proposals and resolutions that can corroborate with the treatment of people diagnosed with chronic diseases such as SLE.