bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Using an imitation of an information system to gain practical skills in order to counteract an external intruder
Authors:   Starovoytov Center of Information Technologies and Systems for Executive Power Authorities, Smolyannikov I.V. , Lytnev T.D. ,   MIREA – Russian Technological University
Published: December 2023

the article considers the problem of training new specialists in the field of information security. Several existing examples of training specialists to obtain primary skills of possible methods and vectors of attacks to which the systems used can be subjected are given. Due to the specific formats of these solutions, the architecture of the stand was proposed, which is an imitation of a hypothetical information system infrastructure, in order to train employees to counter an external intruder.
Descripción y análisis de criterios para acceder a bonos verdes para proyectos hidroeléctricos de Bolivia
Authors: Zurita Alvarado María Mercedes , Lujan Pérez Marcos Luis , Fernández Tellería Bernardo Xavier
Published: December 2023

La Asociación Internacional de Mercados de Capitales (ICMA por sus siglas en inglés) desarrolló los Principios de los Bonos Verdes (GBP por sus siglas en inglés) que promueven un desarrollo integral del mercado de bonos verdes. Asimismo, la Iniciativa de Bonos Climáticos (CBI por sus siglas en inglés) ha introducido los criterios de Bonos Verdes para el sector de la energía hidroeléctrica. Los criterios para el componente mitigación es que las emisiones de gases de efecto invernadero deben estar debajo de 50 gramos de dióxido de carbono – equivalentes emitidos por kilovatio-hora– de energía eléctrica (g CO2eq kWh-1) para permitir una energía sostenible ambientalmente. Para acceder a un bono verde de un emisor local o internacional, los proyectos hidroeléctricos en Bolivia deben alinearse con los GPB, cumplir con los criterios de mitigación y adaptación del CBI y enmarcarse en las “Modificaciones del reglamento de mercados de valores bolivianos para bonos temáticos”.
PERSIS Perspective: Hadits Stance on The Dead’s Torture Due to Family’s Lamentation
Authors: Abbas Rafid
Published: December 2023

Abstract: PERSIS is a religious organization which actively involved in the field of hadith. Its activities started with routine learning groups of hadiths and Qur’an discussions, especially in relation to Islamic laws which then developed into a movement for organizational reforms. PERSIS argues that all hadiths must get through an initial assessment for their authenticity, both for the history of narrations and its authentic contents as narration validity becomes a regular problem due to its contradiction with the more valid texts. The study deploys a descriptive analytic method to analyze data and make classification before the conclusion is taken concerning the book writing. For instance, the hadith as narrated by Umar bin Khattab states that a dead body will be tortured because of the family members mourning. However, Aisha denied the authenticity of Umar’s narration by proposing the Qur'an argument. Apparently, Umar relied on what he overheard from the Messenger with no Quranic support. Whereas, Aisyah referred to the history of a specific verse in the Qur’an even though what came from the Prophet was normally the interpretation of Quranic verses. In this study, PERSIS compiled different opinions among the messenger’s friends and family’s opinions about whether or not dead muslims were tortured in the grave due to the families’ mourning and lamentation.
Social Solidarity in The Moment of The Prophet's Maulid: A Living Hadith Study on The Weh-Wehan Tradition during The Celebration of The Prophet's Maulid in Kaliwungu Community
Authors: Nuryansah Mohamad , Haq Muhammad Izzul
Published: December 2023

Kaliwungu is a sub-district in Kendal Regency, Central Java Province. This area has various local wisdom and traditions that have been carried out for generations, including the "weh-wehan" tradition. The weh-wehan ceremony commemorates the maulid of the Prophet Muhammad Saw. as a gratitude for the birth of the role model and messenger of Allah Swt. This paper examines the weh-wehan tradition in Kaliwungu using a living hadith approach and a functional, structural approach. The results show that the "weh-wehan" tradition is an activity of giving food or goods to each other. Weh-wehan comes from the Javanese language, which means giving each other. The weh-wehan ceremony is held every 11th of Rabiul Awal and is carried out by exchanging food or goods. This tradition contains elements of social solidarity full of meaning: sharing enjoyment, fostering mutual respect and affection, strengthening brotherhood, and sharing happiness.
The Historicity of Plural Societies in East Java
Authors: Usuluddin Win , Mustaqim Muhammad Arif
Published: December 2023

One of the multiethnic regions in Indonesia is East Java Province. Based on the assumption that plural societies are prone to conflict at a certain point, it will impact the dynamics of pluralism in this region. This research will examine this assumption by focusing on the historical exploration of the emergence of plural society and the current portrait of plural society in East Java. The theory used in this research is Social Construction Theory. While the Historical Research Method, with the stages of Heuristics, Criticism, Interpretation, and Historiography, is used to guide the course of research, which will mainly examine the historical side of pluralism in East Java. The results obtained are awareness of the daily reality of East Java society and show that prolonged conflicts that rely on ethnic and religious differences have never appeared. Understanding of the historical reality that different forms in the East Java community have occurred for a long time. So, that reality is what causes East Javanese people to appreciate differences and get used to differences.
Quo Vadis Modern Salafism: Re-Questioning Salafi's Moderation Value on Social Media
Authors: Dzukroni Arisy Abror , Aziz Muhammad Tareh
Published: December 2023

This study examines the value of religious moderation in the Salafi movement on social media in Indonesia. The label of radical movement attached to the Salafi group has been considered a threat to the country's integrity. Their propaganda and schooling, especially on social media, contain some content that will cause social separation. The government mainstreams the campaign for religious moderation to counter radicalism. Hence, several organizations have been dissolved by the government because they are considered dangerous. However, the question is whether all groups linked to Salafi are hazardous and threaten the country's integrity. This article will solve this question using qualitative descriptive research. This research is equipped with a content analysis method. The results found three variants of the Salafi group spread in social media. The three variants are purist, haraki, and jihadist. The three variants have their style, even though purificating Islamic thought is the starting point of their agenda. By referring to the religious moderation indicators by the Ministry of Religious Affairs (nationalism, tolerance, non-violence, and accommodative to local culture), it can be concluded that: First, not all Salafi groups commit acts of violence; Second, not all Salafi groups are anti-nationalism; Third, several Salafi groups have moderate values in their teachings even though they can not be considered as moderate groups.
Psychosocial detailing as a methodological procedure
Authors: Dykyy Yaroslav
Published: December 2023

The interdisciplinary study is devoted to substantiating the significance of intellectual detailing as the usual order of carrying out professional methodological thinking on covital and personal events of human everyday life. The object of study is psychosocial detailing as a means of methodology in socio-humanitarianism, and its subject is the named detailing as a thinking action aimed at clarifying and explaining what happened as a personal or personified social event. The result of scientific research was the confirmation of a hypothesis consisting of two statements. The first indicates that the methodological procedure of psycho-social detailing of socially important phenomena and processes will ensure the identification of micro-connections between social and psychological mechanisms that have an impact on the behavior and activities of people in various life situations. In particular, it has been proven that the role of interrelationships between these mechanisms is performed by psychological and social details, which, due to complementarity and co-organization, form a micro-event field of interaction of the individual as a source of psycho-spiritual and environment as a socio-cultural experience of the ethnic group in space and time. The second statement, which received confirmation, states the perspective: the described methodological procedure enables prediction of social events, taking into consideration the potential response of citizens to certain events. The deed organization of psychosocial detailing of a social or life event indicates that the scenario of potential reactions is implemented by the method of extrapolation on the basis of previously acquired knowledge and on the exhaustiveness of interpretations of micro-event connections. Therefore, the methodological procedure of psychosocial detailing is fundamentally important for interdisciplinary research in the field of socio-humanitarian studies and during the creation of social prognosis.
KETERLIBATAN KOMUNITAS: Mengoptimalkan Tempat Pengelolaan Sampah 3R Di Gladak Anyar Pamekasan
Authors: Sukron Ma'mun  , Moh. Rizieq Al Kutbi  , Mohammad Bustanol Husein  , Erina Saputri
Published: December 2023

The aim of this research is to determine COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT: Optimizing the 3R Waste Management Site in Gladak Anyar Pamekasan. This research method uses a qualitative research method, namely by describing the data obtained by analyzing it using indicators of community participation proposed by Peter Oakley, namely based on; : (1) There is contribution, (2) There is organization, (3) Community role and community action, (4) Community motivation, (5) Community responsibility. In collecting data, this research used informant techniques, interview techniques and documentation techniques. Meanwhile, the technique for determining the informants is the Purposive Sampling technique. Purposive Sampling is a technique for sampling data sources with certain considerations. Based on the results of research conducted by researchers, the discussion can be concluded that community participation in the management of the Mitra Gladak Anyar TPS 3R in Gladak Anyar Village, Pamekasan District, Pamekasan Regency is going well with various activities related to waste management as explained above. However, some people also do not have full awareness of sorting their waste, whether organic or non-organic, so sometimes it makes it difficult for waste collectors from TPS 3R to collect it, even to the point of injuring the collector's hand when glass waste is not separated from ordinary waste.
Chemical Weapons in the Iran-Iraq War (1980–1988). 4. The Destruction of Iraqi Chemical Weapons
Authors: Supotnitskiy M. V. , Shilo N. I. , Kovtun V. A.
Published: December 2023

After the defeat of Iraqi army in Kuwait in February 1991, on April 3, the UN Security Council (UN Security Council) adopted Resolution 687, that «decides that Iraq shall unconditionally accept the destruction, removal, or rendering harmless, under international supervision, of: (a) All chemical and biological weapons and all stocks of agents and all related subsystems and components and all research, development, support and manufacturing facilities». This UN operation was not the first forced disarmament of vanquished by victors, but it gave great impetus to the completion of the work on the Convention on the Prohibition of the Development, Production, Stockpiling and Use of Chemical Weapons and on Their Destruction, i.e. the destruction of an entire class of weapons of mass destruction. The aim of this article was to show the process of Iraqi`s chemical weapons destruction. The destruction of Iraqi chemical weapons included the formation of legal basis (United Nations Security Council Resolution 687); the establishment of the United Nations Special Commission (UNSCOM) to inspect and oversee the destruction or elimination of Iraq’s chemical weapons directly on Iraqi territory; certain measures of political, economic (UN sanctions) and military coercion (the US and the UK military operation «Desert Fox»). In summer 1991, UNSCOM formed a Destruction Advisory Panel to develop technologies for the destruction of chemical weapons, toxic substances and their precursors. Their destruction was carried out in the period October 1992 to May 1994 on the territory of the Muthanna State Establishment. Sarin, cyclosarin, tabun and their precursors were destroyed by hydrolysis in aqueous alkaline solution using a repurposed production facility. Thus 76 tons of sarin and sarin/cyclosarin mixture, as well as 40 tons of tabun were destroyed. For the sulfur mustard, the high-temperature direct burning method was used at the special factory, established under the project of the Destruction Advisory Panel. Thus were destroyed around 400 tons of liquid sulfur mustard. Chemical munitions and containers, after the extraction of poisonous agents, were destroyed using a specially developed technique of explosive ventilation and burning. 30 chemical warheads for Al-Hussein ballistic missiles, 12,8 thousand 155-mm mustard shells, 40,5 thousand 122 mm rockets for MLRS, filled with sarin/cyclosarin, were destroyed. In general, UNSCOM managed to solve the problem of chemical disarmament of Iraq. The article describes in details the Iraq’s chemical weapons destruction technologies.
CANARY Technology: Working Principles of Biosensor, Detection of Infectious Pathogens
Authors: Gorshkov A. S. , Pechenkin D. V. , Kuznetsovskiy A. V.
Published: December 2023

Reusable biosensors for the detection of biochemical analytes are widely used in clinical and laboratory practice. However, biosensors for the detection of pathogenic microorganisms are still under development or implementation. One of these devices is CANARY biosensor (Cellular Analysis and Notification of Antigen Risks and Yields), used by the US Army to indicate pathogenic biological agents. The aim of this article is to consider operating principles and molecular-biological foundations of CANARY biosensor, to analyze the possible directions of work and the prospects for creating domestically made biosensors based on eukaryotic cells. The concept of CANARY is that its receptor component is a B-lymphocyte, modified using genetic engineering, which carries specific IgM-like B-cell receptors on the surface of the cytoplasmic membrane. These cells are able to specifically recognize the target antigen and generate a photosignal through the aequorin protein. Currently, biosensors are already created for the detection of causative agents of plague (100–1000 CFU / ml), tularemia (100 CFU / ml), anthrax (100–500 spores / ml), smallpox (<500 CFU / ml), some toxins (ricin – 3 ng / ml, botulinum toxin – 16 pg / ml). They are based on the CANARY biosensor. Due to high sensitivity and specificity of this method, the relative simplicity and high speed of analysis of one sample, the possibility of analyzing aerosol samples, this technology should be considered as a promising basis for the creation of domestically made biological sensors to detect hazardous biological agents in biological samples, water, food, ecological samples and in aerosols. The deterioration of the global epidemic situation caused by the spread of various strains of SARS-CoV-2 makes sensors based on CANARY technology especially relevant. To create a domestic analogue of such a biosensor, close cooperation with scientific institutions that specialize in molecular genetics and manufacturers of laboratory equipment is required.
Modular Protective Materials Neutralizing Toxins (Organophosphorus Compounds and Mycotoxins) and Exhibiting Biocidity to Gram-positive and Gram-negative Bacterial Cells
Authors: Zavyalov V. V. , Zavyalova N. V. , Kholstov V. I. , Kovtun V. A. , Gorelenkov V. K. , Frolov G. A. , Lyagin I. V. , Stepanov N. A. , Efremenko E. N.
Published: December 2023

Earlier we have developed the principle of constructing modular materials with desired properties. The aim of this work is to study the possibility of imparting bactericidal protective properties to modular materials (tissues). The experimental studies have demonstrated the possibility of combining modules containing metal carboxylates, metal nanoparticles, and enzyme nanocomplexes for multiple functionalization of the same fibrous material and/or fiber. Fibrous materials, as a result of successive application of modular formulations containing nanosized metals and enzyme nanocomplexes, to their surface acquired biocidal and antichemical protective properties. It has been established that the spray method of applying modules to the surface of the studied materials is more universal, since aerosol application makes it possible to apply liquid to any wetted material with a uniform surface layer. The bactericidal properties depended on the chosen method of fibrous material functionalization. The obtained modular fibrous materials also showed good biocatalytic characteristics with respect to various organophosphorus compounds and mycotoxins. The duration of the effect of self-disinfection and self-degassing of fibrous materials treated with modular formulations containing nanosized metals and enzyme nanocomplexes is at least 230 days. The developed materials and the method of their production can be used both in obtaining completely new fabrics for personal protective equipment and in developing new organizational, technical and methodological approaches to ensuring personal protection of personnel of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation.
Effectivity of Sukamond Pudding as A Healthy Snack for Hypercholesterolemia Patients
Authors: Muzakar Muzakar , Susyani Susyani , Indah Indah , Listrianah Listrianah , Hendawati Hendawati , Ocktariyana Ocktariyana
Published: December 2023

Background: Hypercholesterolemia is a disorder of cholesterol metabolism caused by cholesterol levels in the blood exceeding normal limits. Sukamond Pudding is a pudding made from milk flour, rice bran, and almonds, which contain high fiber, vitamin C, and Vitamin E. This study aims to analyze the effectiveness of giving Sukamond pudding as a healthy snack in hypercholesterolemia sufferers.

Method: This type of research is quantitative with a quasi-experimental research design. This research was conducted from December 2022 to January 2023 at the OKU Sekarjaya Health Center. The research sample was selected by systematic random sampling with a total sample of 60 respondents.

Result: There was an effect of giving Sukamond as a healthy snack to patients with hypercholesterolemia (p=0.000).

Conclusion: The results of statistical tests showed that there was an effect of giving Sukamond as a healthy snack to people with hypercholesterolemia.
Correlation Between Glycated Hemoglobin (Hba1c) Levels and Fasting Blood Glucose Levels in Patients with Diabetes Mellitus in Jambi City
Authors: Rahman Ranty , Amalia Fadhillah Nurul , Sakdiah Siti , S Akhirul Jumaisah
Published: December 2023

Background: Diabetes Mellitus (DM) is a chronic disease of metabolic disorder characterized by blood sugar levels that increase from normal limits. It is necessary to prevent diabetes with control by monitoring metabolic status. The method that can be used in controlling blood sugar in patients with diabetes mellitus by measuring Hemoglobin-glycation (HbA1c). HbA1c measurement is the most accurate way to determine high blood sugar levels over the past 2 - 3 months. HbA1c is an examination to assess the risk of tissue damage caused by high sugar levels. The aimed of this study is to analyze the correlation between HbA1c levels ​​and blood sugar levels in patients with diabetes mellitus.

Method: This study used descriptive methods with an analytical descriptive study with a cross-sectional among of 100 samples, based on the criteria of respondents who checked HbA1c and fasting blood sugar. Data analysis used the Speartam correlation test which was previously carried out by the Kolmogorov-Smirnov normality test.

Result: The results of this study showed that the average  HbA1c level was 3.9% while the average  fasting blood sugar level was 82 mg/dl. There is a significant correlation between  HbA1c concentration and fasting blood sugar  with p (0.000) <  (0.05). According to the test results, the value  r = 0.666 means  the correlation is very strong (0.51-0.75).

Conclusion: In conclusion, there is a strong correlation between HbA1c levels and fasting blood sugar level, the correlation happens to be positive, meaning there is a one-way relationship if HbA1c levels increases (High), fasting blood sugar levels will also increase (High). If the HbA1c levels is reduced (low), then the fasting blood sugar level is also reduced (low), and if the HbA1c level is normal, the blood sugar level is also normal.
Non-Communicable Diseases in Pregnant Women Based on A Behavioral Approach
Authors: Kurniasih Hesti , Hapsari Wanodya , Purnanti Katrin Dwi
Published: December 2023

Background: Early detection of pregnant women as a prevention of the risk of non-communicable diseases can be done with routine health checks. The general aim of this research is to produce a program from an artificial intelligence system to detect non-communicable diseases early and provide WhatsApp-based recommendations to pregnant women.

Method: The implementation of this research began by creating a dataset obtained from the Medical Records Installation, namely data on pregnant women for 3 years from 2019 to mid-2023. Then the data obtained was coded, processed, and classified according to research needs, resulting in 9,289 data. The data is entered into machine learning to be processed by the machine to determine the mean risk factors, which will then produce prediction data. The first stage in data processing required is a machine learning application which will be used to process big data into predictions.

Result: In this research, the application used is Google Collab, which is a default application from Google and can be used with various devices. In this study, the dataset used by researchers is a dataset that predicts heart disease, hypertension, preeclampsia, and eclampsia and recommendations for pregnant women that provide good performance on each accuracy test. After the first process of data sharing, the training data is 90% and the 10% data is called testing data.

Conclusion: The data obtained from pregnant women is then processed to obtain quality data by applying data cleaning using a scaler, namely data whose attribute values ​​will be empty so that the data becomes more accurate. A pregnant woman dataset of 9289 records with complete attributes of 9289 records will be used in the experimental process.
A Large Recurrent Retroperitoneal Lymphangioma in a Previously Healthy Adolescent Male: A Case Report
Authors: Karroum Samer Bou , Fakhreddine Aya Bou , Mattamal Raphael
Published: December 2023

Lymphangiomas are uncommon benign lymphatic vessel tumors that can affect any area of the body served with the lymphatic system. Intra-abdominal lymphangiomas are considered rare, accounting for less than 5 percent of all lymphangioma cases. In this case report, we present a recurrent large retroperitoneal lymphangioma in a previously healthy 15-year-old boy. The patient presented to the Emergency Department with abdominal pain lasting for one week. The pain, described as diffuse, crampy, and non-radiating, gradually increased with time and was aggravated by movement. A large retroperitoneal fluid collection was found on the Computed Tomography (CT) scan. Subsequently, the patient underwent CT-guided drainage, at which 700ml of bloody fluid was extracted. After three months, the patient was readmitted to the hospital for a similar presentation of abdominal fullness and pain. Complete blood count analysis indicated an unremarkable profile, except for a left shift of 82.2% neutrophils and a white blood cell count of 11,300/mcl. A CT scan of the abdomen reported a large, thin-walled cystic lesion in the right hemi-abdomen with minimal thin internal septations, resulting in moderate right hydronephrosis/hydroureter.
Optimization of process parameters of friction stir welded joints of dissimilar aluminum alloy by response surface methodology
Authors: Kumar Prashant , Kadiyan Sunil , Kumar Rajesh
Published: December 2023

Aluminum and its alloys are lightweight, affordable, high-strength materials that find extensive use in shipbuilding, automotive, construction, aerospace, and other industrial fields. They are also resistant to corrosion. There is a requirement to join components manufactured of various aluminum alloys, namely AA6061 and AA7475, in applications like the aerospace, marine, and automotive sectors. Friction stir welding (FSW) is utilized in this study to join dissimilar plates consisting of aluminum alloys 6061 and 7475. On the tensile strength and percentage elongation of the welded joints, the impact of changing the tool pin profile, tool rotation speed, tool feed rate, and tool tilt angle has been studied. The empirical relationship between the output responses and input parameters was developed, and the perceived optimal values of UTS, % strain and micro hardness at SZ were 205.23 MPa, 16.43 %, and 81.05 HV, respectively. The optimal TS, TRS, and tilt angle values were 87.42 mmmin-1, 783.92 rev/m, and 0.48°, respectively. Due to DRX, the microstructure in the weld SZ was characterized by a very fine grain structure. Because of the decreased hardness, the grain sizes in HAZ and TMAZ are virtually comparable, and they discovered coarse grain structure and uneven temperature distribution in that region. When the TRS and TS increase, the grain size decreases in the SZ
Nanocomposites applications in food packaging- a review
Authors: S. Bagawan Abdulrazak , Katageri C. S. , Benal S. N.
Published: December 2023

Most materials currently used for food packaging are non-degradable, causing environmental problems. Several biopolymers have been exploited to develop materials for environmentally friendly food packaging. However, the use of biopolymers is limited by their generally poor mechanical and barrier properties, which can be improved by forming reinforcing compounds (fillers) and composites. Most reinforced materials exhibit poor matrix-filler interactions, which will enhance with decreasing filler. Nanocomposites can be produced using fillers with at least one nanoscale dimension (nanoparticles). Nanoparticles have a proportionally larger surface area than their microscale counterparts, which favors filler-matrix interactions and the performance of the resulting materials. In addition to nano reinforcements, nanoparticles can perform other functions when incorporated into polymers, such as antimicrobial activity, enzyme immobilization, biosensing, etc. Significant types of nanoparticles that have been studied for use in food packaging systems, along with their effects and applications.
Response of base–isolated structures-evaluation of different isolation systems
Authors: Usman Mohd , Prakaash Akash , Ul Bashar Noor
Published: December 2023

Base isolation is a seismic mitigation technique that separates the structure from the ground motion by placing isolators between the foundation and the superstructure. This creates a flexible base that allows the structure to move independently of the ground, reducing the seismic forces transmitted to the superstructure. Different isolation systems have been developed, each with advantages and disadvantages. This paper evaluates the seismic response of base-isolated structures with varying isolation systems under various earthquake ground motions. The results show that base isolation can significantly reduce the seismic response of structures and that the effectiveness of different isolation systems depends on ground motion characteristics.
Implementation of Control System and Simple Additive Weighting (SAW) Method in Smart Aquaponics for Photovoltaic Based Spinach and Tilapia Vegetables
Authors: Tijaniyah Tijaniyah , Laelatul Fitria Deswita , Meilia Deebrianti Putri
Published: December 2023

Aquaponics currently uses sophisticated automatic control technology. This certainly makes it easier for spinach vegetable farmers. Farmers can also cultivate tilapia so they can make a profit from selling spinach and tilapia. Aquaponics has become a trend among society in improving the economy. So far, aquaponics in Sidopekso Village, Kraksaan District, Probolinggo Regency uses a manual system for watering, applying fertilizer and feeding tilapia. The number of tilapia fish affects the amount of feed given, and the size of the spinach leaves also affects the fertilizer provided and the vegetable watering system. This system uses fish ponds as a place to cultivate vegetables using pot media. This photovoltaic-based control system can be combined with an aquaponics system directly. This tool can automatically control watering, apply liquid fertilizer to spinach, feed fish, control the electrical power produced by photovoltaics to support all aquaponic controls. Apart from that, farmers can also find out information about the equipment on-off process for spinach and tilapia via telegram. Microcontroller and telegram can synchronize with each other on this tool. Smart aquaponics is a combination of fish cultivation and plant cultivation using a control system using photovoltaic as a generator of electrical power to save electricity caused by daily use of equipment. Spinach vegetables are harvested after 25 days in the aquaponics area, the pH and temperature of the plants affect the quality of the vegetables. On day 1 and every 7 days the water and fertilizer in the vegetable reservoir must be replaced. So that the quality of pH and temperature is good. This requires a control system to run the tool. The fish used were 30 fish aged 35 days. This is adjusted to the size of the pool, namely 100 x 200 cm. Fish that are 10 days old must be replaced with holding water and fish food. This also uses a control system so that it can make it easier for farmers to control the entire function of smart aquaponics properly
ORGANIC FOOD'S EXPORT IN INDIA
Authors: Abita Abita
Published: December 2023

Organic food products are popular across Europe and USA. Asia is not far behind with India being a prominent player.
The concept of organic food products is not new to Indian farmers. Before green revolution India cultivated without
chemical substances and articial fertilizers. Munshi Premchand's stories revealed such type of cultivation. But the food production was not
sufcient for fullling food demand of India. So, we adopt Green revolution. Use of pesticides, chemical fertilizers and maximum use of
underground water increased the revolutionary quantity in food production. But it is not eco friendly and sustainable. The after effects of green
revolution have increased the farmer to take up organic farming. Adverse effects of modern agricultural practices not only on the farm but also
on the health of all living things and thus on the environment have been well documented all over the world. Application of technology,
particularly in terms of the use of chemical fertilizers and pesticides all around us has persuaded people to think aloud. Their negative effects on
the environment are manifested through soil erosion,water shortages, salivation, soil contamination genetic erosion etc. So,recently,farmers and
people are going back on organic farming and food. Parampragat Vikas Yojana is a new program started by Modi Government for the growth of
organic food market. In this research paper there is a brief description on what are the different trends in export of organic food products in India.
“Organic food is grown without the use of synthetic chemicals, such as human-made pesticides and fertilizers, and does not contain genetically
modied organisms (GMOs). Organic foods include fresh produce, meats, and dairy products as well as processed foods such as crackers,
drinks, and frozen meals. This paper reviewed on trends of export of organic food by India. Some major organic products grown in India are
oilseeds, tea, coffee, dried fruits, millets, cereals, spices, etc. These products are highly produced in India and exported by India. Sikkim,
Uttarakhand, and Tripura are the major states to cultivate organic products in India It means Sikkim is the rst state which is completely involved
in organic farming and other states are Tripura and Uttarakhand. Approx 2.78 million hectare( 2021) area is used for organic cultivation in India.
India had some 100 and 50 million farmers who are directly connected with the farming sector” (APEDA).
CONSTRAINTS IN SCOPE MANAGEMENT FOR TURNAROUND/SHUTDOWN PROJECTS
Authors: Dhanaraj Duraisamy , Subramanian Saravanan
Published: December 2023

Turnarounds are unique maintenance projects with a high probability of having many constraints in scope of works which
results in time delay, and cost overrun. Constraints are a regular and inevitable occurrence in project management and
expected to deliver the results while dealing with them regularly. Management of uncertainty is an essential condition for effective project
management. PMBOK® describes Project Scope as the “The work that needs to be accomplished to deliver a product, service, or result with the
specied features and functions.” A well-dened and controlled scope will be the primary key to delivering a safe and successful turnaround, in
agreed cost and within specied schedules to the organization. The purpose of the project management is to foresee or predict dangers and
problems as possible; and to conclude, organize, control, report these so that the project is completed as successfully as possible despite all the
risks. Negative effects stemming from such uncertainties can be eliminated by following best practices for turnaround projects. This explores
principal constraints of scope management and industry best practices to overcome.
BIOPSY CONFIRMATION OF MALIGNANCY IN ORAL AND OROPHARYNGEAL LESIONS SCREENED BY TOLUIDINE BLUE
Authors: Khader Jasmine , S Kumar Amrita , Sadasivan Santha
Published: December 2023

Oral cancer, a prevalent malignancy in India, exhibits higher curability when detected early. Unfortunately, many patients
present at later stages, necessitating the development of an efcient early detection tool. Toluidine blue (TB), a costeffective and user-friendly screening tool, was employed in a prospective study involving 31 ENT Department patients. Among them, 27
displayed positive staining, with 25 conrmed as malignant (SCC) through histopathological examination, while the remaining 2 showed no
malignancy. The 6 negatively stained punch biopsies were also histopathologically negative. In this study, TB demonstrated 100% sensitivity,
67% specicity, and 94% accuracy as a diagnostic aid for oral/oropharyngeal malignancies. TB stands out as an affordable, straightforward, and
non-invasive early diagnostic tool for oral cancer detection
GUIDANCE NEEDS OF NURSING STUDENTS- A DESCRIPTIVE STUDY
Authors: Govindaraj Hemalatha
Published: December 2023

A Descriptive study was conducted to study the Guidance needs of nursing students. The aim of the study was to study the
guidance needs of nursing students and the association of guidance needs with selected demographic variables. A
cross–sectional descriptive study design was used for the study. Students from a selected nursing college studying rst and second-year B.Sc.
nursing were selected by a simple random sampling method.60 students were selected from the rst year and 60 from the second year. The tools
used for the study were a self-structured demographic variables questionnaire and Guidance needs inventory for nursing students (GNINS). After
formal oral consent, data was collected and analyzed statistically. The study results showed that the overall guidance needs of nursing students
was high. Nursing students had very high guidance needs in the Career aspect and high guidance needs both in social and academic aspects. There
was no signicant association between nursing students guidance needs and the selected demographic variables. This study concluded that the
guidance needs of nursing students are high. There is a need for guidance and counseling units in all nursing colleges and schools. Career guidance
should be given priority among other needs. This study can be done on a large scale for nursing students in all nursing colleges.
CORRELATION OF CEPHALOMETRIC MARKERS IN CHILDREN PRESENTING WITH SLEEP DISORDERED BREATHING
Authors: Subhash Walinjkar Parisha , Malpani Madhusudan
Published: December 2023

Children presenting with sleep disordered breathing are usually open mouth breathers and may essentially show
variations in craniofacial growth overtime as compared to normal nasal breathers. These variations may include lower
anterior facial height, adaptation in position of hyoid bone, increased inclination of mandibular bone, difference in tongue and soft palate in terms
of size and thickness, reduced airway diameter at various levels of nasopharynx and oropharynx. The current study aims to assess and correlate the
cephalometric markers in children which present with nocturnal sleep disordered breathing or obstructive sleep apnea. Fifty children, of which 28
being male and 22 being female, who presented with complaints like snoring and symptoms of obstructive sleep apnea for more than 6 months
were selected. Appropriate radiographs were taken of these patients and cephalometric markings were made using these radiographs which were
further used for measurements of the craniofacial anatomy. It was evident that children which showed clinical symptoms of obstructive sleep
apnea also showed changes in cephalometric measurements and a signicant reduction in sagittal diameter of upper airway. Thus lateral
cephalograms can be used as predictors for nocturnal sleep disordered breathing.
ASSOCIATION OF POST OPERATIVE COMPLICATIONS AFTER THYROIDECTOMY WITH PATIENTS' SATISFACTION WITH THE TREATMENT'S RESULTS AND DURATION OF HOSPITAL STAY, IN A TERTIARY CARE FACILITY OF EASTERN INDIA
Authors: Mishra Tejaswi
Published: December 2023

Background: One of the most frequently performed surgeries in the world; thyroidectomies are performed by a variety
of qualied surgeons in specialties including general surgery, endocrine surgery, otolaryngology, thoracic surgery, head
and neck surgery, and oncological surgery. As surgical techniques advance, the length of hospital stays following thyroidectomies gradually get
shorter. The study is aimed to nd the association of post operative complications with hospital stay and patients satisfaction. Methods: A total
of 107 individuals who undergone thyroidectomies and met the inclusion criteria were enrolled in this cross-sectional, retrospective, recordbased study using the convenience sample technique. A tertiary care hospital was the site of this study from January 2021 to December 2021.
After receiving ethical approval from the institutional ethics committee, data were extracted from medical records using a data extraction form
designed by the researcher. The discharge criteria was stable vital signs; apyretic; no wound or airway problems; tolerating diet; and established
autonomy at discharge. Data was collected regarding patients' discharge criteria status, length of hospital stay and patients satisfaction level after
surgery from the hospital record. Epi Info software (Atlanta, GA: Centres for Disease Control and Prevention) was used to evaluate the data; a pvalue of 0.05 was considered to be statistically signicant. Results: Out of 107 patients, 98.13% of the patients met the established discharge
criteria while 2 patients failed the discharge criteria as they could not tolerate the diet during the immediate post-operative period. They required
an additional stay in hospital as compared to rest of the patients. The association between major complication following surgery and patients
whose hospital stay was less than 10 days was found to be statistically signicant (p < 0.05). Among 107 patients, who has undergone surgery,
80.3%were satised after surgery and 15.9% of the patients were highly satised with their surgery. With the major complications Conclusion:
following surgery, the satisfaction level was found to be statistically signicant. The prompt identication of this disease and the early use of
complementary therapies prevented the symptoms and long-term issues. In this study, a statistically signicant relationship between serious
complications following surgery and patients with hospital stays less 10 days was found.
A COMPARATIVE STUDY ON OUTCOMES OF RIRS FOR RENAL CALCULI WITHOUT PREOPERATIVE DJ STENTING VERSUS WITH PREOPERATIVE DJ STENTING- OUR INSTITUTIONAL EXPERIENCE
Authors: Ponnusamy Periasamy , Kumar K. Senthil , Thengal Durlabh , KV Arasi
Published: December 2023

Introduction: Improvement of the instruments as well as endoscopic technology has made RIRS as an increasingly
popular treatment option for patients with renal stones < 2 cm. In many centres, prior DJ stenting is carried out before
RIRS to passively dilate the ureter, which facilitates subsequent RIRS procedure. In our series, RIRS was attempted without preoperative
stenting, without compromising the success of the procedure. Materials And Methods: It is a prospective study done in Deptt. of Urology, in a
tertiary care hospital in Chennai between February 2022 and March 2023. A total of 103 patients with unilateral renal stones of size <2.5 cms who
underwent RIRS were included in this study. The patients were divided into two groups based on whether or not a ureteral stent was inserted
preoperatively. Baseline characteristics of patients, stone burden, operation time, stone-free rates, and complications were compared between
both the groups. Out of 103 patients, we were able to perform RIRS without preoperative s Results: tenting in 69 cases (66.99%) and rest 34
patients underwent RIRS after 2-3 weeks of stenting. The overall stone-free rate (SFR) was 79.71% for the non-stented group and 82.35% for the
pre-stented group. There were no differences in operative times, perioperative complications and additional treatment rates between the two
groups. RIRS without preoperative stenting had similar effects in terms of operati Conclusions: ve outcome and complications, when compared
with RIRS with preoperative stenting. Out of 103 patients, RIRS was possible in majority of the cases without preoperative stenting. RIRS
without prior DJ stenting is a feasible option in managing renal stones and whenever possible it should be performed without prior stenting to
avoid undergoing the procedure twice.
IMPACT OF VISUAL INSPECTION WITH ACETIC ACID TEST AND CERVICAL CANCER RELATED AWARENESS PROGRAMME ON THE HEALTH BEHAVIOUR OF WOMEN FROM NORTH BENGAL, INDIA.
Authors: Das Mousumi , Halder Sudipta , Chandra Sarkar Nayan
Published: December 2023

Background And Objective: There is a lack of awareness regarding cervical cancer and its prevalence. We estimated the
prevalence of cervical cancer in women who tested positive for visual inspection with Acetic Acid (VIA) and assessed the
efcacy of awareness spread through planned teaching programmes on prevention strategies for cervical cancer. A descriptive Methodology:
survey study followed by one group pre-test and a post-test research study conducted on women > 30 years attending wellness clinics in six subcentres in West Bengal. Socio-demographic variables and responses to knowledge-based questions on healthcare measures for preventing
cervical cancer were recorded using a standard questionnaire. A standardized observational checklist was used to document the observations on
cervical changes. The women who attended the awareness programme were interviewed on post-test knowledge regarding health behaviour in
preventing cervical cancer. Results: The majority (80%) of women had no cervical changes through VIA, and 20% of women had cervical
changes through VIA. The mean post-test score of 15.9±2.8was higher than the mean pre-test score of 10.2±3.5, indicating that the awareness
programme was effective(p<0.001). Only nine (7.5%) women had an excellent level of knowledge in pre-test and post-test; it increased to 69
(57.5%) women. There is a signicant change in women's knowledge regarding their health behaviours towards preventing cervical cancer after
attending the awareness programme. Conclusion: The knowledge of women on health behaviours regarding cervical cancer prevention is
inadequate. Healthcare awareness programs effectively increase women's knowledge regarding health behaviour to prevent cervical cancer.
OUTCOME AND CLINICO-ETIOLOGICAL PROFILE OF PATIENTS WITH ACUTE KIDNEY INJURY REQUIRING DIALYSIS
Authors: Pawar Sridatta Gurudatta , Thoppalan Balasubramanian , Sezhian A S Bharathi , Ramadoss Karthika
Published: December 2023

Background: Despite advances in critical care nephrology, the outcome of acute kidney injury (AKI) among
hospitalized patient is poor in developing countries. Data on the outcome of hemodialysis requiring AKI is limited from
India. We studied the epidemiology, clinical prole and outcome of haemodialysis requiring AKI in a tertiary care centre from South India.
Methods: This is a prospective observational study among patients aged above 12 years admitted with dialysis requiring AKI . Diagnosis and
staging of AKI was done based on KDIGO AKI guidelines. Patients were dialyzed if they had any of the following indications.-1.Refractory
metabolic acidosis 2.Refractory hyperkalemia 3.Uremic encephalopathy 4.Uremic Pericarditis 5.Refractory pulmonary edema 6.Anuric renal
failure irrespective of duration of AKI .Our primary objective was to study the outcome at the end of 3 months of follow up and the risk factors
association with poor outcome. Outcome was assessed as mortality percentage, recovery (dened as normalization of serum creatinine/
improvement in eGFR to more than 60 ml/min/1.73 m2) percentage and CKD ( dened as eGFR <60 ml/min/1.73 m2) percentage. The Results:
mean age of 100 patients included in our study was 45 ± 20 years, and there was a male preponderance (n =63, 63 %). The most common co
morbidities were diabetes mellitus (n= 32, 32 %) and hypertension (n=28, 28 %).The stage of AKI at the time of admission was, AKI stage 1(n=
2,2%),AKI stage 2 (n=18,18%) and AKI stage (n=80,80%) .The mean serum creatinine was 5.14 ± 2.2 mg/dl on admission. The mean number
of dialysis sessions given was ( 9.75±5.8) .The most common aetiologies for dialysis requiring AKI were acute diarrheal disease (n= 43,43%)
,urinary tract system (n=14,14%) and burns (n=9%). At the end of 3 months of follow up, 63% (n=63) of patients had recovery,24%(n=24)
expired and 13%)(n=13) had CKD. Male sex ( p=0.018), elderly age 61yrs-70yrs( p=0.014) , stage 2 (18%) (p=0.043)stage 3 AKI (80%) at the
time of admission(p=0.013), low serum albumin ( <3.5 gm/dl) at the time of admission( p=0.00001), were the risk factors signicantly
associated with mortality. Low serum albumin ( < 3.5 gm/dl ( p=0.00014), and stage 3 AKI at the time of admission ( p=0.04), were the risk
factors signicantly high among those who progressed to CKD. Our study highlights that Conclusion: dialysis requiring AKI is associated with
high mortality and high risk of CKD/ESRD, reinforcing the importance of long term follow up of these patients. Also since majority of the
patients in our study had preventable causes of AKI, it is of prime importance, to focus on the prevention of AKI to reduce the CKD burden.