bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Combining ability studies for physiological and yield traits in maize (Zeamays L.) across three environments
Authors:   Department of Genetics and Plant Breeding, SHUATS, Prayagraj-211007 Uttar Pradesh, SYNREM GIDEON J.
Published: January 2023

The present study was conducted to assess the general combining ability effects of parents and specific combining ability effects of crosses for yield and yield contributing traits in maize hybrid development. Combining ability studies were conducted in10 X 10 half diallel fashion at Prayagraj to determine GCA and SCA effects of parents and single crosses respectively. The economic heterosis (hc) revealed that the hybrids CM- 124 x LM-13, HKI-193-2 x CM 129, DMR-QPM-28 x CM- 124, HKI-193-2 x POP 445 and CML 41 x POP 445 showed positive significant results across the three environments E1, E2 and E3. The combining ability study indicated that the parents, HKI-193-2 (P10)LM 13(P6) and line CM 129 (P5) can be considered as good general combiners and genetically worthy parents, as they contributed favourable genes for grain yield. The parent CML- 41 (P9) was a good general combiner for the trait chlorophyll content in all three environments, while the parent LM 13 (P6) was a good source for favourable alleles for leaf area index since they had significant positive gca effects.The parents HKI-193-2 (P10)LM 13(P6)can be considered as good general combiners for protein content.The pooled analysis of variance over three environments revealed the mean sum of squares due to genotypes was significant for the characters studied. The hybrid CM- 124 x LM-13 showed good specific combining ability effects for grain yield,days to 50 % tasseling, days to 50 % silking, days to 50% maturity, 100 seed weight, chlorophyll content, leaf relative water content, leaf area index, leaf area ratio and protein content.The hybrid HKI-193-2 x CM 129 showed good specific combining ability effects for grain yield, days to 50% maturity, one hundred seed weight, leaf area index, leaf area ratio and starch content.
Genetic variability and correlation analysis in indigenous germplasm of okra (Ablemoschus esculentus L. Moench)
Authors:   Department of Horticulture, North-Eastern Hill University, Meghalaya- 794002, India, BARMAN ARINDAM
Published: January 2023

An experiment was undertaken to evaluate the genetic variability, coefficient of variation, heritability, genetic advance and correlation coefficient among indigenous okra accessions based on morphological parameters. Ten okra accessions collected from different parts of Garo Hills regions of Meghalaya were planted during 2019 at NEHU Tura campus, Meghalaya in random block design with three replications. The Analysis of variance exhibited significant differences among the accession for different characters evaluated. The phenotypic coefficient of variance (PCV) was predominantly superior to their corresponding genotypic coefficient of variance resulting the role of environmental aspects. A high heritability in relation with high genetic advance as the percentage of mean value was observed for plant height. The Correlation studies between various quantitative characters exhibited significant association between parameters. Plant height, number of fruits per plant showed highly positive significant association with fruit yield per plant both at phenotypic and genotypic level. On the basis of mean performance for fruit yield and its component characters from the present investigation 5 superior okra germplasm lines namely T-4, T-6, T-7, T-8 and T-10 were selected as superior and most promising genotypes for the crop improvement programmed in okra.
Analysis of quantitative variation and selection criteria for yield improvement in exotic germplasm of tossa jute (Chorchorus olitorius L.)
Authors:   All India Network Project on Jute and Allied Fibres, Mahatma Phule Krishi Vidyapeeth, Rahuri-413 722, Ahmednagar (M.S.), India, DESHMUKH D.V.
Published: January 2023

The genetic variability, heritability, genetic advance, correlation coefficient and path analysis were estimated for fibre yield and its attributing traits in fifty two germplasm lines of Jute (Corchorus olitorius L.) at Rahuri (M.S.) during kharif season of 2020. Higher magnitude of variance was recorded in plant height followed by days to 50% flowering, days to initiation of flowering and fibre yield per plant. The genotype OIN-136 recorded the highest fibre yield per plant along with higher green weight and basal diameter. The highest genotypic and phenotypic variance was for plant height, days to 50% flowering, days to initiation of flowering, fibre yield and basal diameter and the lowest genotypic and phenotypic variance was that of green weight. High values for PCV and GCV were recorded for green weight and fibre weight. High values of heritability were recorded for basal diameter, days to 50% flowering, days to initiation of flowering and plant height and moderate values of heritability were recorded for green weight and fibre yield. The genetic advance was highest for plant height and lowest for base diameter. The high heritability with moderate to high genetic advance over percentage of mean was observed in plant height, days to 50% flowering and days to initiation of flowering which indicate preponderance of additive genetic action. The high heritability with low genetic advance over percentage of mean was observed in basal diameter. Low heritability with low genetic advance over percentage of mean was observed in green weight and fibre yield indicated the presence of both additive and non additive gene effects. The magnitude of genotypic correlation was higher than the phenotypic correlation indicating that elimination of environmental effects led to strengthen genetic association. The correlation analysis revealed that there was a nonsignificant association of initiation of flowering with green weight and fibre yield at phenotypic level, plant height with green weight at phenotypic level and plant height with fibre yield at genotypic and phenotypic level. Green weight/ plant had highest positive direct effect on fibre yield per plant at genotypic and phenotypic level, days to 50% flowering at phenotypic and initiation of flowering at genotypic level. Therefore direct selection based on these characters would be feasible. Days to initiation of flowering at phenotypic, days to 50% flowering at genotypic, plant height at genotypic and phenotypic and basal diameter per plant at genotypic exhibited high and negative direct effects towards fibre yield. Significant positive correlations with fibre yield per plant indicated that the indirect selection could be made for high yielding jute genotypes through most of the characters having positive indirect effects.
INTERNATIONAL PROTECTION OF CHILDREN DURING INTERNAL ARMED CONFLICTS
Authors: Ghalib Ali MAAROUF Akram
Published: January 2023

Children have become one of the most vulnerable classes to harm، especially life risks، in light of the anxious security conditions and the processes of internal armed conflict. Perhaps one of the most dangerous circumstances is the lack of respect for the principles of international humanitarian law، which provided protective rules for civilians and civilian objects during armed conflicts، and by virtue of the physical and mental nature of children has become These people need special protection rules for them. In fact، that protection was codified in the four Geneva Conventions of 1949، the two Additional Protocols of 1977، the Convention on the Rights of the Child of 1989 and the Optional Protocol attached to it for the year 2000. Inflicting harm on children، and remedial protection that focuses on reparation for the damage inflicted on them as a result of those conflicts، and the decisions issued by international organizations have also contributed to strengthening these rules and arranging the rules of international responsibility for violating these provisions. Keywords: International Protection, Internal Armed Conflicts
A Systematic Review and Research Agenda of Digital Payment System with reference to Unified Payment Interface
Authors: A. Mahesh , S. Ganesh Bhat
Published: January 2023

Purpose: India is undergoing a significant transition from a cash-based economy to a cashless or less-cash one. The smartphone and internet adoption paved the way for technological acceptability in many sectors, including money usage. Economic transactions are carried out using an electronic medium. Among the several e-payment options over the last five years, the Unified Payment Interface (UPI) has grown dramatically. Payment is one facet of a country's financial inclusion. The current study intends to provide a thorough evaluation of the literature on digital payments in relation to UPI and financial inclusion. It also examines the factors that influence UPI platform acceptability, continue to use and recommend others to use. Design/Methodology/Approach: A thorough literature study is carried out in order to uncover research literature concentrating on important topics such as digital payment, technology acceptance and usage, digital financial inclusion, and unified payment interface. Using the SWOC and ABCD frameworks, the research need is identified and agendas are reviewed. Findings/Result: According to a survey of the literature, the majority of the research was conducted to evaluate digital payment as a whole. Less study was carried out by concentrating on UPI, especially in relation to the component of digital financial inclusion. The advancement of technology constantly calls for more research. Originality/Value: This is the first study to establish a link between Digital Payment, UPI and Digital Financial inclusion. The policymakers, service providers and researchers can make use of the results to understand and assess the role of UPI in making India a less cash society. Paper Type: Systematic Review of Literature.
Literature Review on Consumer Perception and Buying Behaviour on Baby Care Products
Authors: Pakkala Kavitha , Shivashankar Bhat K.
Published: January 2023

Purpose: Different behaviours have had a significant impact on how people shop and consume. The goal of this study is to understand consumer purchasing habits and to pinpoint the variables that affect parents' decisions to buy baby care goods. There is a shortage of knowledge regarding how consumers perceive and what factors influence customers' purchasing decisions for baby care items.
Design/Methodology: Studies, case studies, journal articles, reviews and variety of research papers serve as secondary sources for the research.
Findings: Research study reflects that, nurturing a baby is the most challenging stage of life since it requires an awareness of the requirements of a baby's body to promote the healthy growth of both physical and mental state. As far as the baby products are concerned parents become more responsible while taking the right decisions so that their children are safe and secure. Parents in India are becoming more brand savvy and informed and they favour high-quality goods.
Originality/value: This is done in order to comprehend how people and families act when they purchase a product. This is an effort to discover and investigate what consumer activities and behaviors result in a product purchase. India's market for baby care goods is growing and changing over time as a result of changing consumer tastes, rising incomes, and a growth in the proportion of working women.
Paper Type: Review Paper
La historia de un sindicato en el marco de las crisis en Uruguay. El caso de la Federación Ancap (1956-1973)
Authors: Porrini Rodolfo
Published: January 2023

El objetivo de este artículo es evidenciar una fase del proceso que transformó a una asociación de trabajadores vinculada a los directorios de la empresa en una organización sindical clasista, los factores que contribuyeron a ello y el contexto sociopolítico en que se desarrolló. Estudia a las organizaciones sindicales de la empresa estatal de petróleo, alcohol y cemento, en particular a la Federación Ancap, desde 1956 hasta 1973 y su respuesta al golpe de Estado civil-militar. Se usa una metodología cualitativa, empleando informaciones cuantitativas referidas en investigaciones sobre la empresa estudiada. Las fuentes primarias son prensa, volantes y comunicados gremiales, fotografías, entrevistas a protagonistas de diversos puntos del país y lugares de trabajo. Entre los resultados se destaca el conocimiento de una específica historia sindical en el marco de acciones colectivas más amplias, el proceso interno sindical y sus contextos sociales y políticos en un periodo crítico del Uruguay.
Fine-Tuning the Degree of Negative Charge and Carboxylate Grafting Density of Polymer-Coated Magnetite Nanoparticle
Authors: Mahanitipong Usana , Kanhakeaw Patcharin , Rutnakornpituk Metha
Published: January 2023

The surface of magnetite nanoparticle (MNP) was modified with poly(acrylic acid)(PAA)-poly(ethylene glycol) methyl methacrylate (PEGMA) (co)polymer to obtain water dispersible MNP with pH sensitive surfaces via atom transfer radical polymerization (ATRP) of tert-butyl acrylate (t-BA), followed by the t-BA group deprotection. Molar compositions of the (co)polymer were systematically varied, namely 100:0, 75:25, 50:50 and 25:75 of P(t-BA)/PEGMA, respectively, such that the grafting density of carboxylate groups on the MNP surface after the deprotection can be fine-tuned. Transmission electron microscopy (TEM) indicated that the MNP were spherical (ca.5-12 nm in diameter) with some nanoclustering observed. The roles of PAA and PEGMA affecting the hydrodynamic size and zeta potential of the nanocomposites observed via photocorrelation spectroscopy (PCS) were discussed. The percentages of the polymeric composition in the nanocomposites in each step of the reaction were determined via thermogravimetric analysis (TGA) and their magnetic properties were studied via vibrating sample magnetometry (VSM). These novel nanocomposites with pH sensitive surface and magnetically guidable properties might be advantageous for further conjugations either by covalent or ionic bonding with bioentities.
HIGHLIGHTS

Magnetite nanoparticle (MNP) coated poly(acrylic acid)(PAA)-poly(ethylene glycol) methyl methacrylate (PEGMA) (co)polymer were fabricated via ATRP
The ratio of t-BA to PEGMA used in the copolymerization was studied
The nanocomposites showed pH sensitive surface and magnetically guidable properties

GRAPHICAL ABSTRACT
La comunicación como componente educativo para el campesino en Acción Cultural Popular (ACPO), Colombia 1954-1974
Authors: Hernández Salazar Javier
Published: January 2023

El artículo analiza cómo Acción Cultural Popular (ACPO) aplicó la comunicación para desarrollar la educación a distancia dirigida a la población adulta rural de un pequeño municipio en Boyacá y su impacto nacional entre 1954 y 1974, tema que integra la tesis doctoral “Educación y capacitación de líderes campesinos de Acción Cultural Popular (ACPO): 1954-1974. Así mismo se expone, cómo la radio, prensa, discos, el cine y la televisión, entre otros, se adaptaron para la educación de los campesinos adultos. Por otra parte, se destacan los temas que ACPO determinó como fundamentación de su proyecto educativo, enfocado principalmente a la dignificación del campesino.  La investigación se desarrolla desde el método histórico, para conocer cómo la comunicación fue fundamental en la propuesta educativa de ACPO, transformando la mentalidad y vida de los campesinos que participaron.

Para mayor comprensión, se tendrá en cuenta la ideología y propuesta educativa del padre José Joaquín Salcedo Guarín a partir de las iniciativas del programa de la Acción Social de la Iglesia en Boyacá y la creación de programas como la -EFI- Educación Fundamental Integral, para la educación y desarrollo social del campesino.
¿Qué hacer con el pasado? Tiempo, memoria e historia en los debates contemporáneos en México en torno a la estatua de Cristóbal Colón
Authors: Valero Aurelia , Rabotnikof Nora
Published: January 2023

El artículo intenta ser una reflexión en torno a la fecundidad heurística de la idea de “pasado práctico” y de su distinción del “pasado histórico” (Oakeshott y Hayden White). Para ello, se analizan las formas de lidiar con el o los pasados desde la memoria y la patrimonialización, y, en especial, se toma el caso del levantamiento y destrucción de monumentos conmemorativos en la Ciudad de México. Como parte de lo que se considera una memoria trasnacional, se examina el debate en torno a la estatua de Cristóbal Colón en ocasión de un nuevo aniversario: la lógica conmemorativa, las formas de protesta en el espacio publico y los esfuerzos gubernamentales en torno al orden urbano. Las conclusiones proponen la revisión crítica del presentismo como modo de tratar el pasado y vivir en el presente.
Kurumsal Sosyal Sorumluluk Algısının İşveren Marka Çekiciliğine Etkisi: Z Kuşağı Bireylerin Kişilik Özellikleri Bağlamında Bir Araştırma
Authors: DÜGER Yavuz Selim , BAYRAM Tamer
Published: January 2023

Günümüzde rekabetin artan şiddeti, işletmeleri uzun vadede hayatta kalma noktasında yeni stratejiler aramaya itmiştir. Bu nedenle, işletmelerin başka işletmeler tarafından taklit edilmesi zor olan bir özyetenek kazanma arayışına girmişlerdir. İşletmelerin sahip olduğu işgücünün yeteneği başka işletmeler tarafından taklit edilemez bir özyetenek olarak görülmektedir. İşletmelerde önemli yeteneklere sahip çalışanların elde tutulması ve yenilerinin işletmeye çekilmesi, sürdürülebilir bir rekabet açısından hayati öneme sahiptir. Bu bağlamda, işveren marka çekiciliği ve önemli bir öncül olan kurumsal sosyal sorumluluk (KSS) son dönemde işletmeler ve araştırmacılar tarafından sıklıkla ele alınan bir konu olmuştur. Bu çalışmanın amacı, Z kuşağı bireylerin kurumsal sosyal sorumluluk algılarının işveren marka çekiciliği algısına olan etkilerini ölçmektir. Başka bir ifadeyle, işletmelerin yürütmüş oldukları kurumsal sosyal sorumluluk faaliyetlerinin Z kuşağı bireyleri cezbetme noktasında ne kadar etkili olduğunu ortaya koymak amaçlanmaktadır. Ayrıca, beş faktör kişilik özellikleri çerçevesinde Z kuşağı bireylerde kurumsal sosyal sorumluluk ve işveren marka çekiciliği noktasında algısal değişiklikleri analiz etmek de amaçlanmaktadır. Bu amaçlar doğrultusunda, Kütahya Dumlupınar Üniversitesi, Emet Meslek Yüksekokulunda Z kuşağı 414 öğrenciye ulaşılmış ve anket aracılığı ile veriler toplanmıştır. Elde edilen veriler SPSS ve Amos programı ile analiz edilmiştir. Araştırma sonuçlarına göre, Z kuşağı bireylerin KSS algılarının işveren marka çekiciliği üzerine pozitif yönlü anlamlı bir etkiye sahip olduğu tespit edilmiştir. Z kuşağı bireylerin baskın kişilik özellikleri bağlamında yapılan analizde; her bir kişilik özelliğine sahip Z kuşağı bireylerin KSS algısının işveren marka çekiciliği üzerine pozitif yönlü anlamlı bir etkiye sahip olduğu tespit edilmiştir. Dışa dönük ve nevrotik kişilik özelliği baskın olan Z kuşağı bireylerin, diğer kişilik özelliği baskın olan Z kuşağı bireylere göre KSS algılarının işveren marka çekiciliği üzerindeki etkisinin nispeten daha yüksek olduğu belirlenmiştir.
The effects of oral trehalose in patients with diabetes: a pilot randomized controlled trial
Authors: Hashemian Somayyeh , Shojaei Mehrnaz , Radbakhsh Shabnam , Ashari Sorour , Matbou Riahi Maryam , Shateri Amiri Zeinab , Atkin Stephen , Banach Maciej , Bagherniya Mohammad , Emami Seyed Ahmad , Sahebkar Amirhossein
Published: January 2023

Introduction

Trehalose is a naturally occurring disaccharide of two glucose molecules that has been suggested as a potential therapeutic agent to reduce blood glucose and ameliorate diabetes-related complications in type 2 diabetes (T2D). This study aimed to determine the efficacy of medium-term trehalose treatment in patients with T2D.

Material and methods

A double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled trial in 40 patients with T2D was undertaken; 20 ingested trehalose 3.3 g/day and 20 placebo (sucrose) for three months. Parameters of glycemic indices, high-sensitivity C reactive protein (CRP), mood status and quality of life were measured.

Results

CRP was significantly less with trehalose treatment (-0.62±0.3, p=0.02); however, no differences in glycemic indices of fasting blood glucose (FBG) (-7.1±10.7, p=0.15), HbA1c (-0.1±0.4, p=0.73), insulin (0.73±0.8, p=0.39) or insulin resistance (HOMA-IR) (0.19±0.33, p=0.56) were seen between groups after 12 weeks. Depression and stress scores were lower with trehalose compared to placebo group (p=0.02 and p=0.05, respectively), whilst the quality-of-life score was higher with trehalose compared to placebo (p= 0.03) at the end of study. However, between-group differences in these indices did not reach statistical significance (-2.36±1.20, -2.21±1.39 and 3.00±1.76 for depression, stress and quality-of-life score, respectively) (p>0.05). The pro-oxidant antioxidant balance (PAB) did not differ between groups (-4.6 ±12.8, p=0.72).

Conclusions

12 weeks of treatment with 3.3 g /day of oral trehalose significantly improves CRP as a marker of inflammation though overall glycemic control was unaltered over this time frame.
Comparison of contraction intensity and perceived intensity between dominant and non-dominant leg in sedentary adults
Authors: Lim Wootaek
Published: January 2023

Introduction

Accurate measurement of isometric contraction intensity is a prerequisite for establishing an exercise program and developing a rehabilitation plan. Despite numerous studies performed previously, there is no research on sedentary populations susceptible to injury during exercise. Additionally, although dominant and non-dominant legs showed differences in muscle properties, the legs were not separately investigated. The purposes of this study were to compare the contraction intensity with target intensity and with perceived intensity across 3 different target intensities in sedentary adults and examine the difference between the dominant and non-dominant leg.

Methods

Voluntary isometric contractions were performed with resistance provided by a sling rope and measured with a strain gauge during hip extension. First, maximum voluntary contraction (MVC) was executed; subsequently, submaximal contractions at target intensities (75%, 50%, and 25% of MVC) were randomly performed. Perceived intensity was measured at each target intensity.

Results

Hip extension forces were significantly different across the 3 intensities (p < 0.001), with no significant difference between target intensity and contraction intensity or between perceived intensity and contraction intensity. There was no significant difference between the dominant and non-dominant leg. Bland-Altman analysis of the agreement between perceived and contraction intensities revealed a proportional bias for the values within each target intensity (mean bias: –1.15%, standard deviation of bias: 20.96).

Conclusions

Sedentary subjects were able to distinguish 3 different contraction intensities. Perceived intensity could statistically significantly predict contraction intensity. However, clinicians should note that under- or overestimation can occur regardless of the level of target intensity.
Photobiomodulation in the treatment of chronic non-specific neck pain. Randomized clinical trial
Authors: Tasca Mariana Karina , Ganascini Vanessa , Wutzke Maria Luiza Serradourada , Azevedo Márcia Rosângela Buzanello , Bertolini Gladson Ricardo Flor
Published: January 2023

Introduction

Neck pain is defined as the presence of musculoskeletal pain in the posterior region of the neck, above the shoulders, or in the upper dorsal area. Physiotherapy aims to minimize pain, recover mobility, and strengthen muscles. For this, it uses several techniques, such as photobiomodulation, which can be achieved by light emitting diode (LED) therapy and low level laser therapy (LLLT). The objective of this study was to analyse the effect of the association of LED and LLLT in the treatment of chronic non-specific neck pain.

Methods

A quantitative, experimental, randomized study was performed. The sample was composed of 28 individuals, divided into a control group and an intervention group. Pre- and post-treatment visual analogue scale, Leeds Assessment of Neuropathic Symptoms and Signs, and the McGill Pain Questionnaire were used. Both groups were submitted to 6 sessions during 2 weeks, with a cluster apparatus, composed of an arrangement of 3 LEDs (590 nm, 1500 mW) and an LLLT (830 nm, 150 mW); the control group received placebo laser intervention. The application was punctual (1 minute per region), at the point of greatest pain, in the trapezius, scalene, and sternocleidomastoid muscles.

Results

In both cases, the pain reduction was significant (p < 0.05) for the 3 assessment instruments; however, the effect sizes for the visual analogue scale and the McGill Pain Questionnaire were higher in the intervention group.

Conclusions

The cluster used was effective in reducing pain in individuals with chronic non-specific neck pain.
Ritual Communities and Social
Cohesion in Merovingian Gaul
Authors: O’Hara Alexander
Published: January 2023

This chapter traces the development of elite sponsorship of monastic
communities in Merovingian Gaul with a particular focus on the seventh
century. This period witnessed a revolution in social, religious, and
political praxis whereby monastic culture became entangled with the
expression and exercise of secular authority (and which would have
long-lasting consequences for the Carolingian world and beyond). While
this phenomenon has largely been approached from political and socioeconomic
perspectives, this contribution explores the underlying religious
foundations and dynamics of this movement and how this complimented
broader sociological developments. It applies the work of the cultural
anthropologist Harvey Whitehouse on ritual and social cohesion to explain
some of the reasons why this transformation in ritual practice by the
Frankish elites took place.
Constructing New Leaders: Bishops
in Visigothic Hispania Tarraconensis
(Fifth to Seventh Centuries)
Authors: Pérez Martínez Meritxell
Published: January 2023

When the Roman Empire came to its political end in the West, societies
went through a long-lasting process of transformation. The barbarian
kingdoms were not merely observers of the process; they had to play a
leading role in forming new identities. This chapter examines the construction
of an Iberian Visigothic society in the territories of Hispania
Tarraconensis through the evidence provided by bishops and their role
in defining a new social elite. This study focuses on how bishops adapted
and constructed their authority with the new political leaders in the
course of the sixth and seventh centuries; and, how much of their Roman
identity was preserved and transformed together with the demands and
purposes of the new political agendas.
A case report: 1-year follow-up of giant cystic lymphangioma of right mesocolon
Authors: Nguyen Anh Tuan ,   Nguyen Van Du, Nguyen To Hoai, Pham Van Hiep
Published: January 2023

Abstract
Introduction: Cystic lymphangiomas are rare benign tumors of the lymph vessels and are usually found in children. However, abdominal cystic lymphangioma in mesocolon is extremely rare in adult patients.
Case presentation: We reported a 15-year-old female with giant cystic lymphangioma of the right mesocolon. On examination, only abdominal pain was confirmed. Abdominal computed tomography (CT) showed a large multiseptated cystic mass. The patient underwent a total right mesocolic excision with the lesion. The patient recovered well on postoperative follow-up and was discharged on the fifth day. No evidence of recurrence had also been found during 1-year follow-up period.
Conclusion: Complete tumor removal is the optimal choice for the management of intra-abdominal cystic lymphangioma. However, incomplete resection may lead to local recurrence.
Keywords: Cystic, Lymphangioma, Mesocolon.
Effectiveness of placing prophylactic mesh with the Sugarbaker technique via laparoscopic abdominoperineal resection for rectal cancer
Authors: Pham Ngoc Truong Vinh ,   Le Minh Triet, Tran Duc Huy, Nguyen Huu Thinh
Published: January 2023

Abstract
Introduction: The aim of this study was to assess the efficacy of parastomal hernia prevention with the Sugarbaker technique via laparoscopic abdominoperineal resection for rectal cancer after a one-year follow-up at University Medical Center in Ho Chi Minh City.
Patients and methods: Intervention study. Between 11/2018 and 7/2022, 43 patients with low rectal cancer underwent laparoscopic abdominoperineal resection and were divided into two groups: intervention (n = 15) with prophylactic mesh placement using the Sugarbaker technique and control (n = 28). All patients were tracked for at least a year and had an abdominal computed tomography scan. The Kaplan Meier method was used to calculate the rate of parastomal hernia after one year. To compare the rates of parastomal hernia in two groups, the logrank test was used.
Results: This study included 43 patients; the male to female ratio was approximately equal to 1:1; the median age was 62; the youngest age was 40; and the oldest age was 92. Rectal cancer stage III was found in 41.8% of people. Neoadjuvant chemoradiotherapy was used in 27.9% of cases. The average duration of operation was 184 minutes. The average time for mesh placement was 15 minutes. The overall complication rate was 16.4%. There were no issues with mesh placement. At one year, the control group had a higher cumulative rate of parastomal hernia than the intervention group (35.7% versus 0%, logrank 6.4, p = 0.01).
Conclusions: Prophylactic mesh placement using the Sugarbaker technique during laparoscopic abdominoperineal resection for rectal cacner is safe, does not increase complications, and reduces the cumulative rate of a parastomal hernia at 1 year in patients who have undergone prophylactic mesh placement.
Keywords: Prophylactic mesh placement, Sugarbaker technique, Laparoscopic abdominoperineal resection.
Feasibility and outcomes of laparoscopic proximal gastrectomy with Kamikawa double-flap reconstruction for upper - third gastric cancer
Authors: Vo Duy Long ,   Nguyen Viet Hai, Dang Quang Thong, Tran Quang Dat, Nguyen Vu Tuan Anh, Ho Le Minh Quoc, Tran Anh Minh, Doan Thuy Nguyen, Nguyen Lam Vuong, Nguyen Hoang Bac
Published: January 2023

Abstract
Introduction: Laparoscopic Proximal Gastrectomy (LPG) is a priority selection for early cancer, submucosal tumor in the cardia location. However, the optimal method for reconstruction of intestinal circulation is still debated, especially regarding post-operative life quality. This study aimed to evaluate the feasibility, result and post-operativequality of life ofa LPG with double-flap technique for reconstruction of digestive tract using Kamikawa technique - double flap (DFT).
Patients and method: A retrospective study was performed on 18 patients with early cancer, submucosal tumors in the 1/3 upper or cardia location undergoing LPG – DFT Kamikawa technique 5/2018 to 4/2022 at Digestive Surgery Department, University Medical Center, HCMC. We evaluated clinical data and operation results.
Results: Median age was 52 years. The operating time was 265 minutes, and the mean time to perform anastomosis was 85 minutes. There were 4 with early-stage adenocarcinoma, 10 patients with GIST, and 4 with leiomyoma. All cases were free of cancer cells in the surgical resection specimens. There were no intraoperative complications or postoperative complications. There was no postoperative mortality. The mean follow-up time was 20,3 months. Quality of life improved over time: the scores at 6, 12, and 24 months were: 25.7 ± 11.6, 21.3 ± 6.2, and 19.6 ± 3.9, respectively. The average hospital stay was 6,3 days.
Conclusions: LPG –DFT by Kamikawa technique is safe, feasible and patients quality of life were acceptable.
Keywords: Gastric cancer, proximal gastrectomy, double-flap reconstruction, Kamikawa
Assessment of results of suture rectopexy technique for obstructed defecation syndrome, analysis of recurrent factors
Authors: Cao Ngoc Khanh ,   Pham Ngoc Truong Vinh, Tran Duc Huy, Ung Vaên Viet, Pham Van Tan, Nguyen Trung Vinh, Nguyen Trung Tin
Published: January 2023

Abstract
Introduction: Based on the obliterative suture technique or stapled transanal rectal resection procedure (STARR technique), Nguyen Trung Vinh introduced Suture Rectopexy Technique for Rectal Intussusception associated with Rectocele can not be treated by preservative management. This study aimed to to evaluate the recurrent factors after surgery.
Patients and methods: 54 female patients with Obstructed Defecation Syndrome (ODS) underwent Suture Rectopexy for Rectal Intussusception associated with Rectocele from 2017 to 2020 at Trieu An Hospital. These patients were followed up and evaluated up to 18 months after surgery.The related factors evaluated were: Defecation Syndrome, ages, number of delivery, defecation duration, pre-operative ODS (Obstructive Defaecation Syndrome Score), size of rectocele on MRI, images of rectocele on MRI, post-operative urinary retention, anal stricture after surgery.
Results: Suture Rectopexy Technique was performed on 54 patients, of them, there were 40 patients had fully follow up for18 months. The improvement of defecation syndrome according to ROME IV after 18 months was 87.5%. ODS (Obstrucive defaecation syndrome Score) post surgery 18 months was 8,13 ± 3,95, the improvement was statiscally significant compares to pre surgery which was 14,6 ± 1,78 (P < 0,05). There were no severe complications recorded. The reccurent factor was found is the defecation duration before surgery.
Conclusions: Suture Rectopexy Technique for Rectal Intussusception associated with Rectocele is highly efficient and safe. The reccurent factor was found is the defecation duration before surgery.
Keywords: Suture Rectopexy Technique, Rectal intussusception, Rectocele, Constipation,Oobstructed Defecation Syndrome (ODS).
Reconstruction of overlying the achilles tendon with island V-Y advancement flap
Authors: Tran Xuan Thach ,   Vu Trung Truc, To Tuan Linh, Nguyen Hong Ha
Published: January 2023

Abstract
Introduction: Soft tissue defects with exposed Achilles tendon is common in trauma. Surgically covering these defects by fasciocutaneous flap can preserve normal function of the Achilles tendon. Various methods have been described and reported in the literatures: local advancement flap, region flap, or free flap. The purpose of this article is to report the results of 10 cases who were operated to cover the Achilles tendon by perforator V-Y advancement flap, discuss the indications and advantages of using this flap.
Patients and methods: A retrospective study describes 10 cases: 8 males and 2 females, aged from 4 to 71. The patients had soft tissue defect with expose Achilles tendon who were operated cover by V-Y advancement flap based on perforator of peroneal artery from 07/2018 to 05/2021. Follow-up time from 3 months to 3 years.
Results: The size of defect is from 3x2 cm to 8x6 cm. The size of flap is from 3,5x4cm to 16x6 cm. All 10/10 flaps were total survival and completely cover the defect. All patients preserved normal function of the Achilles tendon.
Conclusions: Using the V-Y advancement flap based on perforator of peroneal artery to cover the soft tissue defect with expose Achilles tendon had good results, restore normal function with good aesthetic.
Keywords: V-Y advancement flap, Island perforator flap, Achille tendon coverage, Exposed Achille tendon.
Machine-Learning Prediction of the Computed Band Gaps of Double Perovskite Materials
Authors: Zhang Junfei , Li Yueqi , Zhou Xinbo
Published: January 2023

Prediction of the electronic structure of functional materials is essential for the engineering of new devices. Conventional electronic structure prediction methods based on density functional theory (DFT) suffer from not only high computational cost, but also limited accuracy arising from the approximations of the exchange-correlation functional. Surrogate methods based on machine learning have garnered much attention as a viable alternative to bypass these limitations, especially in the prediction of solid-state band gaps, which motivated this research study. Herein, we construct a random forest regression model for band gaps of double perovskite materials, using a dataset of 1306 band gaps computed with the GLLBSC (Gritsenko, van Leeuwen, van Lenthe, and Baerends solid correlation) functional. Among the 20 physical features employed, we find that the bulk modulus, superconductivity temperature, and cation electronegativity exhibit the highest importance scores, consistent with the physics of the underlying electronic structure. Using the top 10 features, a model accuracy of 85.6% with a root mean square error of 0.64 eV is obtained, comparable to previous studies. Our results are significant in the sense that they attest to the potential of machine learning regressions for the rapid screening of promising candidate functional materials.
Models4Artist: An Intelligent Pose-based Image Search Engine to Assist Artist Creation using Artificial Intelligence and Post Estimate
Authors: Xie HuiBing , Sun Yu
Published: January 2023

Since some years ago, the popularity of drawing has been increasing. There are a lot of existing tools to help people to improve their drawing [5]. Some tools provide human body images, so people can practice their human body drawing [6]. However, users cannot find the desirable pose images since these tools provide only a list of images but it cannot be sorted by pose. Thus, we proposed a tool in which users can move the joints of a stick figure to obtain the matching human pose image. In our experiments, the result shows that the engine matches 87% of the human images and the stick figure. Also, we performed data analysis with feedback from 10 high school students. The result shows that 5 out of 10 students were satisfied with our tool.
Personalized Progressive Federated Learning with Leveraging Client-Specific Vertical Features
Authors: Kim Tae Hyun , Jang Won Seok , Heo Sun Cheol , Sung MinDong , Park Yu Rang
Published: January 2023

Federated learning (FL) has been used for model building across distributed clients. However, FL cannot leverage vertically partitioned features to increase the model complexity. In this study, we proposed a personalized progressive federated learning (PPFL) model, which is a multimodel PFL approach that allows the leveraging of vertically partitioned client-specific features. The performance of PPFL was evaluated using the Physionet Challenges 2012 dataset. We compared the performance of in-hospital mortality and length of stay prediction between our model and the FedAvg, FedProx, and local models. The PPFL showed an accuracy of 0.849 and AUROC of 0.790 in average in hospital mor-tality prediction, which are the highest scores compared to client-specific algorithm. For length-of-stay prediction, PPFL also showed an AUROC of 0.808 in average which was the highest among all comparators.
A Mobile Application to Mark Attendance using a Combined Backend of the Firestore Database and Amazon AWS Services
Authors: Jiang Andy , Sun Yu
Published: January 2023

Since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, education largely shifted away from the physical classroom and towards more digitally oriented platforms. This simplified classroom attendance problems greatly, as newly created programming scripts could easily track the students in a meeting room via their names. However, with the recent growing return to in person education, it has become apparent that the problem of attendance within the context of a non-virtual classroom environment has yet to be solved in an efficacious automated fashion. In larger classrooms, the severity of this problem becomes exacerbated even further, as teachers are forced to allocate valuable time for the purpose of marking attendance. The flourishing world of machine-learning based algorithms were the first solutions that we considered, and within the context of the premise, we concluded that facial recognition would likely be the most feasible and effective approach that we could use. This paper develops a mobile application to apply real time face recognition for the purpose of the above stated problem, using a combined backend of the Firestore database and Amazon AWS services. Applying our application to in person classrooms, the results show that our solutions are immensely effective in both saving time and reducing error.
In-vitro Antioxidant, Antibacterial and Phytochemical Properties of Various Solvents
Extracts of Eclipta alba Against Isolated ESBL Uropathogens
Authors: Mishra Pooja , Sharma Ravi Kant , Chauhan Neha
Published: January 2023

The main source of food, shelter, and many therapeutic techniques is provided by plants. Since ancient times, they have been used to treat a variety of human illnesses all throughout the world. Our study focused on assessing the antimicrobial activities and antioxidant activities of Eclipta.alba (prostrata) crude extracts (whole plant) using the in-vitro method. Different polarity-based solvent extracts of Eclipta.alba (prostrate) were screened against ESBL producing pathogens such as Esherichia coli, klebsiella pneumoniae, Enterobacter aerogens, Proteus mirabilis, and Pseudomonas aeruginosa. Out of all the tested extracts, aqueous extracts of E. alba exhibited the most effective activity against K. pneumoniae (18±0.577). Results obtained from all the extracts were compared with standard antibiotic amikacin. The antioxidant activity was determined
using a DPPH assay and the data obtained showed that extracts of E. alba (prostrate) were highly antioxidant. GC-MS and HPLC analysis revealed the presence of significant bioactive compound. The reference compound used to compare the results of antioxidant values was Gallic acid. The study provides valuable evidence of the
antibacterial activity of of E.alba (prostrata) crude extracts (Whole plant) in curing Urinary Tract Infections.
POLYAMOR
Authors: Silva de Souza Wagner
Published: January 2023

Polyamory is a relationship practice where there are multiple loves, consent and simultaneous. It involves affection and not just sex between the parts that constitutes the polyamorist relationship. It’s a new nomenclature to conceptualize a contemporary relationship, challenging with the taboos of monogamous marriage of our society. The objective of this article is to accomplish a literature review that understand the reality of the polyamory, demystifying this theme and make an arrangement of how society sees such reality. It was made a bibliographic survey to understand the theme through an exploratory research, making the subject accessible for didactic purpose and information, as well as to abolish prejudice from an existing secular practice and that nowadays receive a new concept called polyamory. It’s perceptible, in the achieved results, a variable form that conceptualize the polyamory, but everyone comes together with the same idea and conclude that is a free practice, without jealousy, consented and where there are simultaneous and multiple loves, that the sexual practices are not necessarily presents concomitantly in all participants of the group.
2022 nursing trends and salary survey results
Authors: Saver Cynthia
Published: January 2023

What did 4,380 of your colleagues have to say about salaries, job satisfaction, and workplace violence?
Public Value Creation by the Catholic Church in Brazil: Analysis Based on Its Outputs and Outcomes
Authors: Portulhak Henrique , Pacheco Vicente
Published: January 2023

Public value theory has introduced an alternative understanding of public and nonprofit organizations' performance. However, there is an academic consensus that the advancement of this theory requires more solid empirical foundations. This research empirically identifies factors of
outputs (products, goods or services) and outcomes (impacts, benefits or consequences) offered by a nonprofit organization (NPO) that are perceived by society as creating public value. The Catholic Church in Brazil was the empirical setting, due to the important social role of churches and
religious organizations in developing countries. A survey was administered in the Archdiocese of Curitiba geographic area. The data were examined using factor analysis and multiple linear regression. The results show that religious outputs, social outputs, and outcomes can explain the Catholic
Church's public value creation. The public believes that the Catholic Church in Brazil creates public value mainly through its social outputs, of which social service and social assistance activities stand out. The perceived public value can be explained mainly by its outcomes. The findings
bring academic impacts by empirically evidencing that outputs and outcomes are independent explanatory elements of public value, in addition to the prominence of outcomes as an explanatory element of perceived public value. In practice, the methodological path applied here can help managers
to identify and monitor the impacts that NPOs (particularly religious organizations) have on society from a public value perspective. The results for the Catholic Church in Brazil are also noteworthy considering the unfavorable public perception about its social outcomes.
PROBLEM STANDARTIZATsII PROCESSA DISTANTSIONNOGO PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS
Authors:   Борис Васильевич Цитович, Игорь Тавгень
Published: January 2023

Standardization of processes and results of intellectual activity causes particular difficulties in educational systems. It is advisable to start standardization in this area with educational and metho-dological materials, and educational and methodological complexes can be considered the most suitable objects of standardization.
ANALYSIS OF THE MAIN PRINCIPLES OF MODERN MANAGEMENT QUALITIES
Authors:   ст. преп. кафедры «Метрология, техническое регулирование, стандартизация и сертификация», Ташкентский государственный технический университет имени И.А. Каримова, г. Ташкен, Кулуев Р , Дониёрова К ,   магистр кафедры «Метрология, техническое регулирование, стандартизация и сертификация», Ташкентский государственный технический университет имени И.А. Каримова, г. Ташкент
Published: January 2023

To date, ISO 9000 series standards, which set out the requirements for a quality management system, have received worldwide recognition for assessing and building a quality management system. The article outlines the general concepts of quality, the international standards ISO 9000 series, provides information on the implementation of quality management systems at enterprises. The article also presents the basic principles of modern quality management.
THEORETICAL FOUNDATIONS OF SERVICE QUALITY MANAGEMENT
Authors:   Каракалпакский государственный университет им. Бердаха, Нукус, Узбекистан, Бекимбетов Муратбай , Сатторбергенова Гулрух ,   Каракалпакский государственный университет им. Бердаха, Нукус, Узбекистан, Баниязов Шернияз ,   Институт сельского хозяйства и агротехнологии Каракалпакстана
Published: January 2023

The social aspect of quality is related to the attitude of subjects and/or the whole society to the studied object, for example, with the perception and attitude of certain consumers to the corresponding products or services. At the same time, quality can be considered as a category that meets the laws of supply and demand, depending on the level of culture, consumer incomes, etc.
MAIN CHARACTERISTICS OF CELLULAR CONCRETE
Authors:   Ташкентский Химико- технологический институт, докторант, Пулатова Д
Published: January 2023

This article discusses the use and advantage of ash concrete in construction. Considered technical characteristics according to standard standards According to the results of studies of cellular ash concrete, it was found mainly high thermal properties. The results of comparative studies are given ash concrete on density and thermal conductivity.