bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) coverage and practices of children from five public primary schools in Guinea
Authors: Bah Alseny , Diallo Alhassane 1 , Bah Alhassane , Li Feihu
Published: July 2022

The water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) coverage and practices in and out of primary schools are crucial to the well-being of children. Using a questionnaire analysis method, this study focuses on the WASH coverage and practices of children from five public primary schools in the city of N'Zerekore, the second-largest city in Guinea. Our results reveal that the WASH coverage and practices in all five schools are inadequate. Our data indicated that 100% (n=1,048) of pupils don't wash their hands with soap after defecation in school, and over 87.9% (n=922) of students do not wash their hands before eating. The poor WASH coverage, inadequate hygiene practices, and other activities and/or causes result in a higher incidence of diseases among children, such as malaria, typhoid, and diarrhea. Some effective interventions, including the provision of clean water, sanitation and hygiene infrastructure, and widespread and effective health education, should be implemented to address these health issues among young African students.
A seasonal ARIMA model based on the gravitational search algorithm (GSA) for runoff prediction
Authors: Zhang Xianqi , Wu Xilong , Zhu Guoyu , Lu Xiaobin , Wang Kai
Published: July 2022

The prediction of river runoff is crucial for flood forecasting, agricultural irrigation and hydroelectric power generation. A coupled runoff prediction model based on the Gravitational Search Algorithm (GSA) and the Seasonal Autoregressive Integrated Moving Average (SARIMA) model is proposed to address the non-linear and seasonal features of runoff data. The GSA has a significant local optimisation capability, while the SARIMA model allows for real-time adjustment of the model using historical data and is suitable for analysing time series with seasonal variations. Consequently, the GSA-SARIMA model was developed and applied to the runoff prediction of the Xianyang section of the Wei River. The results suggest that the GSA-SARIMA model achieves a linear correlation coefficient of 0.9351, a Nash efficiency coefficient of 0.91, a mean relative error of 6.57 and a root mean square error of 0.21. All of the evaluation indicators of this model outperform the other models developed, and its application to actual runoff prediction is feasible, which creates a new path for runoff prediction.

HIGHLIGHTS

The Mann-Kendall trend test is applied to ascertain the separation point between the training and prediction datasets. It avoids too little data in the test set, while effectively improving the generalisation of the model. The SARIMA model is an improvement on the ARIMA model and allows for convenient real-time adjustment of the model. The GSA algorithm is applicable to parameter search optimization of the model and has great global search capability.
Three new water mite species of the genus Feltria (Acari, Hydrachnidia, Feltriidae) from Asian Russia
Authors: Tuzovsky Petr V.
Published: July 2022

This paper provides an illustrated description of three water mite species of the genus Feltria from streams in Asian Russia: (Feltria) altaiensis sp.n., Feltria (Feltria) jeltulakensis sp.n. and Feltria (Feltria) rubrella sp.n.
Physical abnormality as a measure of natural and social order in the stories of the nenets writer A. P. Nerkagi: to the specificity of ethno-patience
Authors: Lagunova Olga K. , Markova Viktoriya V.
Published: July 2022

This article systematically describes the phenomenon of deviation from the physical norm in four stories by the Russian-speaking Nenets prose writer Anna Nerkagi. The authors consider the image subject from the following positions in this work: 1) as an element of ontological thinking by an outstanding representative of the indigenous peoples of Russia; 2) as a tool for testing and restoring the norm/order; 3) as a mechanism associated with the reliance of the Nenets literature on the syncretic and traditionalist stages of the literary development.
In this article, the authors identify problem-thematic analogues of the abnormality phenomenon in the regional context, which act as indirect and direct impulses in relation to Nerkagi’s prose or as close comparative material for it. The systematic nature of the description shows the difference in the options for depicting ethno-tolerance in the national cultures of Russia and, on this basis, reflects their specificity in line of the humanities concepts.
This article has been written as part of the Year of the Cultural Heritage of the Peoples of Russia and continues a comprehensive study of A. Nerkagi’s prose, a multiple nominee for the Nobel Prize in Literature. This study was started with a collective monograph about her and a three-volume edition of her prose from the 1970s-2010s with scientific comments. Anna Nerkaghi, initiated into the mysteries of her people’s existence of her people and speaking on their behalf, uses the course of fictional events to fix the self-restoration of the main character’s existential substance as a natural-pagan principle, which constitutes the fate of the character and ensures that they are equal to their fate and place in the ethnic group.
Wet Air Oxidation of Phenol on Oxides of Fe(III), Mn(IV), Ti(IV) and
Goethite
Authors: Baruah Gitali , Hazarika Linton , Shah Kishor K. , Bhattacharyya Krishna G.
Published: July 2022

Background:

Phenol and its derivatives exist in water bodies due to the discharge of polluted wastewater from industrial, agricultural, and domestic activities into water bodies. Various industries like pharmaceutical, petrochemical and coal processing industries discharge phenolic compounds into water bodies. Phenol and substituted phenols are quite toxic to humans.

Objective:

Oxidative destruction of phenol in water were carried out at ambient temperature by using laboratory-synthesized goethite and commercial Fe2O3, TiO2, and MnO2 as catalysts in the presence and in the absence of H2O2.

Methods:

The reactions were carried out in a batch reactor in 100 mL conical flasks. After mixing the reactants (Phenol and H2O2) and the catalyst in appropriate amounts, the flasks were capped and the contents were agitated in a water bath shaker (NSW, India) at a constant temperature of 300 K for a predetermined time interval.

Results:

The results have been characterized in terms of percentage destruction of the Phenol. The catalyst Goethite was able to bring about 15.8 to 23.5% destruction as the reactant-H2O2 mole ratio was increased from 1:1 to 1:20 with a fixed catalyst load of 0.2 gL-1. The total conversion of phenol increases smoothly with an increase in the reaction time from 60 to 300 min in all cases except Fe2O3, in which case the reaction does not advance after 60 min. Interestingly, the catalyst MnO2, brings about 94.4 % oxidative conversion of phenol with the same loading in the absence of H2O2, i.e., in wet air oxidation. It is also found that 1:1 mixture of MnO2 + TiO2 gives 100 % conversion for a catalyst load of ≥ 6 gL-1 in absence of H2O2.

Conclusion:

It is found that phenol could be completely oxidized to harmless end products at room temperature. For this purpose, MnO2 has been found to be the most active catalyst among the ones tested whether H2O2 is present or not in the reaction mixture. The three oxides Fe2O3, goethite and TiO2 can perform better only in the presence of H2O2.
The Impact of Temperament and Character on Treatment Compliance of Opioid Agonists
Authors: Haghshenas Mandana , Soraya Shiva , Seddigh Ruohollah , Hadi Fatemeh , Shahsavaripour Behnoosh , Saeidi Mahdieh , Mohammadi Mahtab , Salehifar Hanieh
Published: July 2022

Background:

Opioid agonist treatment, as the most effective treatment for opioid dependency, requires patient adherence for its effectiveness over the long run. Previous studies on psychiatric and non- psychiatric patients indicated that the patient`s temperament has had effect on their treatment compliance. Some studies on different types of addiction have attributed special temperament and character traits to these patients.

Introduction:

This study aims to investigate the impact of temperament and characteristics on opioid treatment compliance. In this study, the relationship between demographic variables, type of medication therapy, and temperament and characteristics scales of patients against opioid agonists therapy compliance was examined

Methods:

In this cross-sectional study, 150 patients who had initiated the course of opioid agonist maintenance therapy underwent TCI 125-item test and were followed-up for 2 months regarding compliance. The data were inputted into SPSS 24. K-S and Mann-Whitney U tests were employed to explore the relationship between quantitative and qualitative variables, while for examining the relationship between qualitative variables with each other, Chi-square test was utilized. The significance level in the tests was considered p<0.05.

Result:

The treatment compliance in this study was 67.2%. In patients who did not have treatment compliance, scores of novelty-seeking (16.7±7versus11.7±4, p<0.001), harm avoidance (16.5±5versus 11.8±5, p<0.0001), reward dependence (12.4±3 versus 10.2±3, p=0.005) and self-transcendence (10.6±2 versus 8.7±2 p=0.002) were higher, but in those who had suitable treatment compliance, scores of persistence (3.5±1 versus 2.3±1, p=0.004) and cooperativeness (17.6±3 versus14.8±4, p=0.004) were higher. Further, some temperament traits were different among patients undergoing treatment with buprenorphine versus methadone (scores of persistence, self-directedness and self-transcendence were higher in the group receiving buprenorphine, while scores of harm avoidance and cooperativeness were higher in the group under methadone treatment). There was also a significant relationship between gender (good compliance: female 100%, male 65%, poor compliance female 0%, male 35%; p=0.04), level of education (higher), as well as type of medication (buprenorphine) and treatment compliance.

Conclusion:

The results of this study can help to identify high-risk individuals for withdrawing opioid addiction. These people can be a target for pharmacological and non-pharmacological interventions to have their personality traits modified. Investigation of the effect of performing these interventions on treatment compliance can be a subject of future study in this area. Also while there are differences in personality characteristics among cultures, this study investigated Iranian culture more precisely.
Principles of Respiratory Diseases - Tuberculosis a Brief Study
Authors: Mithra K. S.
Published: July 2022

Tuberculosis (TB) is one of the worst lung infections caused by bacteria
called Mycobacterium tuberculosis. It is a disease that can be controlled in cases where
it is quickly identified and treated. As sputum microscopy is a simple and low-cost
approach, most countries use this technique as an initial step in the diagnosis of TB.
For this, the patients' morning sputum is collected and submitted to the Ziehl Neelsen
staining procedure before the examination. Then a digital microscope is used, where
the images of the sputum slides can be recorded for analysis. In this context, numerous
research projects have been developed in the field of computer-aided detection of
mycobacteria for pulmonary tuberculosis. The survey of these works was discussed
here in this work, as well as their limitations.
Physiological Basis for the Indication of Mechanical Ventilation
Authors: Gonçalves Ananda M. A. , de B. Ferreira Angela I. , Carneiro Beatriz Cabral P. , Ester de C. Xavier Francilaide , Fiorentino Giovanna , Albuquerque de F. Monteiro Guilherme , Coutinho Gutembergmann B. , Torcate Arianne Sarmento , C. da Cruz Mirela Carolaine
Published: July 2022

The respiratory system has a vital function in our body and several disorders
can cause Respiratory Insufficiency (RI). This disease, in turn, has an acute or chronic
form, as well as being classified as hypoxemic, hypercapnic and mixed. In addition,
there are three groups that cover the causes of RI, which are: hypoventilation,
impairment of diffusion and disturbances in the relationship between perfusion
ventilation. With regard to clinical manifestations, the respiratory system is affected by
this condition, from which the diagnosis of RI is made by blood gas analysis that
allows to differentiate it. In these cases, the patient is monitored by oximeters and
capnographs, the treatment being carried out by oxygen therapy and the use of invasive
and non-invasive mechanical ventilation.
Artificial Intelligence in the Diagnosis of Diseases of the Respiratory System
Authors: Seijas Leticia M. , Bezerra Byron L. D.
Published: July 2022

Artificial intelligence (AI) arises from the desire of human beings to
reproduce their intelligent behavior by means of computers. Recently, AI has been
demonstrating remarkable success in medical image analysis owing to the rapid
progress of deep learning algorithms, which have shown increasing power to solve
complex real-world problems in computer vison and image analysis. The aim of this
work is to introduce the main AI techniques for an interdisciplinary reader profile,
specifically deep learning approaches applied nowadays in Radiology, for the
intelligent diagnosis of lung cancer and respiratory diseases such as viral and bacterial
pneumonia, tuberculosis and Covid-19. An overview of current techniques is presented,
framed mainly in the area of deep learning and in particular convolutional neural
networks. Reference to current reviews on techniques, applications, needs, software
and databases is made. Then, the Deep Learning paradigm is introduced from its
origins to then focus on CNNs, their main characteristics, aspects to be considered in
training, representative architectures, implementation issues, including transfer
learning. Finally, the software and hardware platforms widely used for the problem are
described and then the concluding remarks are presented
COVID-19: Clinical, Immunological, and Image Findings from Infection to Post-COVID Syndrome
Authors: Ferreira de Sousa Georon , Antonio de Souza Silva Guilherme , Rafaela da Silva Barros Bárbara , Cesar Abreu de Aquino Rodrigo , Fonseca de Lima Maríllia Raphaella Cabral , de Oliveira Cruz Leonardo Carvalho , Galdino de Oliveira Elifrances , Assunção de Sá Igor Wesland , Augusto da Cunha Rodrigues Fábio , Oliveira Francisco Hélio , Carlos de Freitas Antonio , de Barros Campelo Júnior Evônio , Lagos de Melo Cristiane Moutinho
Published: July 2022

The SARS-CoV-2 (Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2) is a
virus responsible for the COVID-19 pandemic outbreak. The virus has high infectious
power and easy ability to spread geographically, due to the fact that the infection is
asymptomatic in some cases. However, 25% of patients infected by SARS-CoV-2 can
progress to the severity of the disease and develop acute respiratory distress syndrome
(ARDS). The symptoms are commonly recognized as fever, dry cough, tachypnea,
shortness of breath, sore throat, sneezing, nasal congestion, and other symptoms,
including severe inflammatory responses with the evolution of cytokine storm,
pneumonia, and sepsis. Here, we show the COVID-19 since infection in the host cell to
Post-COVID-19 syndrome, relating the occurrence of virus variants, laboratory and
immunological aspects, the major clinical manifestations and image findings, and all
aspects associated with pulmonary damage promoted by the virus.
E-Health, M-Health and Telemedicine for the Covid-19 Pandemic
Authors: de Albuquerque Ana Sofia Miranda , de Oliveira Maria Amanda Pérez , Gomes de Gusmão Cristine Martins
Published: July 2022

COVID-19 is a disease whose pathological agent corresponds to the recent
mutation of the coronavirus, called SARS-CoV-2. Since March 2020, when the
pandemic was declared, many efforts have been made to contain the spread of the
disease. Since then, there has been a global mobilization in favor not only of fighting
the disease, but also of providing medical care, monitoring and treatment of other
diseases, due to the need for social isolation and consequent physical distance. Digital
Health - represented by the resources used to produce and make available reliable
information about the health status of patients - has been providing assistance to
whoever, where and when necessary, through E-health and telemedicine. In order to
understand a little about the telemedicine actions developed during this period, a
systematic mapping was carried out. The choice of PubMed was made due to citations,
mainly in the areas of biomedicine and health. 400 initial articles were analyzed. This
chapter aims to present an overview of the world panorama of E-health, m-Health and
telemedicine applications, adhered to Sustainable Development Goal 3 (SDG 3), during
COVID-19, based on the results of the mapping.
Relationship of financial literacy and financial performance to business sustainability
Authors: Dewi Ida Ayu Putu Ratna , Candraningrat Ica Rika
Published: July 2022

This research is associative quantitative research conducted in Denpasar City. Data consisted of 101 samples, collected by distributing questionnaires. The analysis technique was Structural Equation Model (SEM) by using SmartPLS software. The result showed that financial literacy had a positive and significant effect on the financial performance of MSMEs, financial literacy had a positive and significant effect on the sustainability of MSMEs in Denpasar City, and MSMEs financial performance had a positive and significant effect on the sustainability of MSMEs in Denpasar. This research is expected to be empirical evidence for future research and be able to develop financial management science related to Theory of Planned Behavior, especially financial literacy. The result of the study expressed that financial literacy has an important role for every individual and MSMEs’s subject in order to provide an understanding of finance and in order to improve financial performance to remain stable and have a business sustainability.
Nilai-nilai karakter peristiwa Isra Mi’raj dalam pendidikan agama Islam di Indonesia
Authors: Febiantoni Fungki
Published: July 2022

Isra Mi’raj menjadi momentum untuk bangkit dari krisis multidimensional terutama dalam pembentukan nilai karakter pada realitas sosial dan individu. Hal ini dikarenakan peristiwa Isra Miraj mempunyai dua nilai, yaitu nilai sosial dan spiritual. Tujuan artikel ini adalah mendeskripsikan nilai-nilai karakter yang terkandung dalam peristiwa Isra Mi’raj dan untuk mendeskripsikan relevansi nilai-nilai karakter peristiwa Isra’ Miraj dalam pendidikan agama Islam di Indonesia. Penelitian ini merupakan penelitian kualitatif yang menekankan pada kajian kepustakaan. Hasil penelitian ini adalah adanya nilai sosial dan spiritual dalam peristiwa Isra Mi’raj, dan relevansinya terhadap pendidikan agama Islam yakni dalam hal tujuan pendidikan agama Islam; pendidik; peserta didik; materi; dan media pembelajaran agar menerapkan nilai-nilai karakter dalam peristawa Isra dan Mi’raj dalam pengimplementasiaannya.Isra Mi'raj is a momentum to rise from a multidimensional crisis, especially in the formation of character values in social and individual realities. This is because the Isra Miraj event has two values, namely social and spiritual values. The purpose of this article is to describe the character values contained in the Isra Mi'raj event and to describe the relevance of the character values of the Isra' Miraj incident in Islamic religious education in Indonesia. This research is a qualitative research that emphasizes literature review. The results of this study are the existence of social and spiritual values in the Isra Mi'raj incident, and their relevance to Islamic religious education, namely in terms of the objectives of Islamic religious education; educator; learners; theory; and learning media to apply character values in the Isra and Mi'raj events in their implementation.
Возникновение микроструктур на поверхности стали под воздействием разряда плазменного фокуса
Authors: Кирко Д.Л. , Сидоров П.П. , Башутин О.А. , Савелов А.С.
Published: July 2022

The surface of metals after irradiation by intense streams of argon plasma arising in the plasma focus was studied. Metal samples of steel, copper, tungsten and molybdenum were investigated. Different types of microstructures were recorded. The surfaces of steel samples contain micropores with sizes of 0.1-3 μm with a shape close to circular. On copper and tungsten plates the appearance of fine-dispersed structures with sizes of 0.5-20 μm is observed. The possible mechanisms of the appearance of these microstructures are discussed.
Волоконно-оптический длиннобазовый деформометр для системы мониторинга горных пород бортов карьеров
Authors: Мехтиев А.Д. , Юрченко А.В. , Калытка В.А. , Нешина Е.Г. , Алькина А.Д. , Мади П.Ш.
Published: July 2022

A fiber-optic long-base deformometer has been developed, which can be used in rock monitoring systems for open pit walls. The proposed deformometer is based on the method of controlling the additional losses of a light wave propagating in an optical fiber. The fiber optic sensor has a fairly high linearity and stability of the output signal, and is also not subject to the negative occurrence of fading inherent in fiber optic sensors based on the Mach-Zehnder interferometer, with fluctuations in ambient temperature and the appearance of false signals about the displacement of rocks.
Влияние механических напряжений на величину внутреннего поля в тонких пленках цирконата-титаната свинца
Authors: Валеева А.Р. , Каптелов Е.Ю. , Сенкевич С.В. , Пронин И.П. , Немов С.А. , Пронин В.П.
Published: July 2022

In self-polarized lead zirconate titanate thin films formed on platinized silicon substrates, a significant increase in the internal electric field was observed as a result of long-term aging. To explain this phenomenon, a mechanism is proposed for the formation of the internal field associated with the diffusion of charged oxygen vacancies, which, in turn, is due to the action of a mechanical stress gradient. The diffusion coefficient of charged oxygen vacancies was estimated to be ∼ 3 × 10–16 cm2/s.
Associations between depression symptom severity and daily-life gait characteristics derived from long-term acceleration signals in real-world settings: retrospective analyses (Preprint)
Authors: Zhang Yuezhou , Folarin Amos A , Sun Shaoxiong , Cummins Nicholas , Vairavan Srinivasan , Qian Linglong , Ranjan Yatharth , Rashid Zulqarnain , Conde Pauline , Stewart Callum , Laiou Petroula , Sankesara Heet , Matcham Faith , White Katie M , Oetzmann Carolin , Ivan Alina , Lamers Femke , Siddi Sara , Simblett Sara , Rintala Aki , Mohr David C , Myin-Germeys Inez , Wykes Til , Haro Josep Maria , Penninx Brenda WJH , Narayan Vaibhav A , Annas Peter , Hotopf Matthew , Dobson Richard JB ,   RADAR-CNS consortium
Published: July 2022

BACKGROUND

Gait is an essential manifestation of depression. Laboratory gait characteristics have been found to be closely associated with depression. However, the gait characteristics of daily walking in real-world scenarios and their relationships with depression are yet to be fully explored.

OBJECTIVE

This study aimed to explore associations between depression symptom severity and daily-life gait characteristics derived from acceleration signals gathered by wearables and mobile phones in real-world settings.

METHODS

In this study, we used two ambulatory datasets: a public dataset with 71 elder adults’ 3-day acceleration signals collected by a wearable device, and a subset of an EU longitudinal depression study with 215 participants and their phone-collected acceleration signals (average 463 hours per participant). We detected participants’ gait cycles and force from raw acceleration signals and extracted twelve statistics-based daily-life gait features to describe the distribution and variance of gait cadence and force over a long-term period corresponding to the self-reported depression score.

RESULTS

The higher depression symptom severity was found to be significantly associated with lower gait cadence of high-performance walking (faster walking segments) over a long-term period. Long-term daily-life gait features could significantly improve the goodness of fit of predicting depression severity relative to laboratory gait patterns and demographics.

CONCLUSIONS

This study indicated that the significant links between daily-life walking characteristics and depression symptom severity could be captured by both wearable devices and mobile phones. The gait cadence of high-performance walking has the potential to be an indicator for monitoring depression, which may contribute to developing clinical tools to remotely monitor mental health in real-world settings.
Understanding the influence of online information, misinformation, disinformation and reinformation on COVID-19 vaccine acceptance: Protocol for a multicomponent study (Preprint)
Authors: Dube Eve , MacDonald Shannon E. , Manca Terra , Bettinger Julie A. , Driedger S. Michelle , Graham Janice , Greyson Devon , MacDonald Noni E. , Meyer Samantha B. , Roch Geneviève , Vivion Maryline , Aylsworth Laura , Witteman Holly , Gélinas-Gascon Félix , Marques Sathler Guimaraes Lucas , Hakim Hina , Gagnon Dominique , Béchard Benoît , Gramaccia Julie A. , Khoury Richard , Tremblay Sébastien
Published: July 2022

BACKGROUND

The COVID-19 pandemic generated an explosion in the amount of information shared online, including false and misleading information on the virus, and recommended protective behaviours. Prior to the pandemic, online mis- and disinformation were already identified as having an impact on people’s decision to refuse or delay recommended vaccination for themselves or their children.

OBJECTIVE

The overall aim of this study is to better understand the influence of online mis- and disinformation on COVID-19 decisions and investigate potential solutions to reduce the impact of online mis- and disinformation about vaccines.

METHODS

Based on different research approaches, this study involves 1) the use of artificial intelligence techniques, 2) a online survey, 3) interviews and, 4) a scoping review and an environmental scan of the literature.

RESULTS

As of September 1st, 2022, data collection is completed for all objectives. Analysis is being conducted and results should be disseminated in the upcoming months.

CONCLUSIONS

Findings from this study will help understand the underlying determinants of vaccine hesitancy among Canadian individuals and identify effective tailored interventions to improve vaccine acceptance among them.

CLINICALTRIAL
AN OBSERVATIONAL STUDY: ASSOCIATION OF BLOOD GROUPS WITH BLEEDING TIME AND CLOTTING TIME
Authors: GAVIT SWATI , BHORANIA SEEMA
Published: July 2022

Objectives: The objective of the present study was to assess the relationship between bleeding time (BT) and clotting time (CT) among various blood groups and also to identify gender differences if any.
Methods: The study was conducted in a tertiary care center. The study included 108 MBBS students, 68 were males and 40 were females. BT was obtained by the Duke method and CT was estimated by Wright’s capillary glass tube method. Standard antisera were used to know the blood groups. Blood group and its relation to BT, CT, and gender were analyzed by Chi-square analysis.
Results: Blood Group B (33.33%) was predominant followed by O (32.4%), A (21.29%), and AB (12.96%). CT was found to be more than 6 min in Group O followed by B, A, and AB, and BT was found to be more than 4 min in Group O followed by A, B, and AB. Both were statistically not significant (p>0.05). CT more than 6 min was greater in males (52.17%) as compared to females (47.82%), but the variation was insignificant (p=0.227). BT was more than 4 min in 68.96% of females as compared to 31.03% of males. The variation was statistically significant (p=0.0085*).
Conclusion: In our study, blood Group B was more common followed by O, A, and AB. CT and BT were prolonged in the O group. BT was more in females than males, whereas CT was more in males than males.
CORRELATION STUDY OF BODY MASS INDEX WITH INTRA OCULAR PRESSURE IN MALWA REGION OF MADHYA PRADESH, INDIA
Authors: Rishendra Singh Sisodiya  , Awani Dubey  , Kushaal Bharang  , Shlok Singh
Published: July 2022

Objective: The aim of the study was to examine the connection among BMI and chose visual boundaries like IOP.
Methods: Three hundred stout subjects and 200 age- and sex-matched sound subjects were signed up for this planned cross-sectional review. Ophthalmological assessments including intraocular pressure (IOP) and refractive mistake were performed regarding each matter. Visual assessment included estimation of refractive mistake for far off vision with Snellen’s outlines or ignorant E diagram at 6 m in a sufficiently bright room Height and weight of all subjects were recorded and weight list (BMI) was determined.
Results: It was observed that the IOP of the overweight gathering was fundamentally higher (13.56±3.12 mm Hg) than that of the typical weight bunch (11.86±2.12 mm Hg) p<0.01.
Conclusion: It was observed that BMI firmly corresponded with expanded IOP. Likewise, the level of corpulence was viewed as a critical variable; in this way, the connection between these visual boundaries and the seriousness of stoutness ought to be additionally explored.
AN ASSESSMENT OF THE MICROBIOLOGICAL QUALITY OF ANTI-VIRAL CHURNA SOLD IN INDIA BY AYURVEDIC MEDICAL PRACTITIONERS
Authors: KAZI SARFARAZ , Bais Sanjay
Published: July 2022

Objectives: The objectives behind of this study are to analyze the unregistered herbal products dispensed by Ayurvedic practitioners, as per the WHO guidelines for determination of potentially hazardous contaminants. To aware the registered medical practitioners regarding contamination of herbal product, the patients are using unregistered herbal products from registered medical practitioners.
Methods: The method employed in this study was a pour plate method. The specific media plates were incubated for 24 h at 37°C. On a colony counter, the plate was placed and observed for the presence of micro-organisms. The media used were nutrient agar medium and cetrimide nutrients, agar, saline agar, and MacConkey agar.
Result: The present study found microbial contamination in herbal products that are widely available across the country. The formulations coded AV5, AV6, and AV7 were found to be contaminated by Pseudomonas aeruginosa and AV5 and AV6 were found to be contaminated by Escherichia coli, whereas the formulations coded AV1 and AV2 were found to be contaminated by Staphylococcus aureus in above permissible limit, posing a risk of infection if consumed.
Conclusion: According to the findings of this study, it shows that few herbal formulations were showing the presence of micro-organism above the permissible of given by the WHO.
COMPARATIVE EVALUATION OF CYTOLOGICAL AND HISTOPATHOLOGICAL GRADING IN INVASIVE DUCTAL CARCINOMA BREAST: A CROSS-SECTIONAL STUDY
Authors: SHIV KUMAR  , Ninder Kumar  , RAMESH KUMAR  , HARNAM SINGH REKHI
Published: July 2022

Objectives: Carcinoma breast is most commonly diagnosed cancer in women. Fine-needle aspiration cytology (FNAC) and histopathology play very important role in diagnosing breast cancer. Main objective of this study is to compare the cytological and histopathological grading in invasive ductal carcinoma of breast.
Methods: The study was conducted in the Department of Pathology, Government Medical College, Patiala. Fifty patients with palpable breast lump were selected. The age of whom varied from 30 to 86 years. FNAC was done, smears were prepared and stained with Romanowsky and Papanicolaou stains. Cytological grading was done according to Robinson’s method. After surgery, the results were compared with histological grading according to Nottingham’s Modification of Bloom–Richardson method.
Results: On cytological grading of 50 cases, 25 (50%) cases were graded as Grade II, 21 (42%) as Grade I, and 4 (8%) as Grade III. Whereas on histological grading, Grades I, II and III tumors were 17 (34%), 22 (44%), and 11 (22%), respectively. Overall concordance of cytological grading with histological grading was 76% with a kappa value of 0.605 and p<0.001.
Conclusion: The study showed that the cytological grade correlates well with the histological grade. Cytological grade can be of great value in evaluating the aggressiveness of tumor, neoadjuvant chemotherapy and can be used as a prognostic factor for better management of patients.
TREATMENT OUTCOME AND TOXICITY OF HYPOFRACTIONATED RADIOTHERAPY WITH CONCOMITANT CHEMOTHERAPY VERSUS CONVENTIONAL FRACTIONATED CONCOMITANT CHEMORADIATION IN LOCALLY ADVANCED HEAD-AND-NECK CARCINOMA: A COMPARATIVE STUDY
Authors: GOSWAMI UDDIPTYA , BANERJEE SAPTARSHI , DUTTA SHATARUPA , BERA ANJAN
Published: July 2022

Objectives: In our study, radiation of a higher dose per fraction (2.75 Gy/fraction, total dose of 55 Gy/20 fractions/4 weeks) with concomitant chemotherapy was compared with conventional chemoradiation (2 Gy/fraction, a total dose of 66 Gy/33 fractions/6 and half weeks, with concomitant chemotherapy), in patients of locally advanced squamous cell carcinomas of head and neck in terms of efficacy and toxicities.
Methods: A total of 75 patients registered at the Department of Radiotherapy, NRS Medical College and Hospital, Kolkata, were allotted in two arms chronologically in a 1:1 ratio. Arm A – Patients received hypofractionated radiotherapy, 55 Gy/20 fractions in 4 weeks with concomitant weekly cisplatin (40 mg/m2). Arm B – Patients received conventional radiotherapy, 66 Gy/33 fractions in 6½ weeks with concomitant weekly cisplatin (40 mg/m2).
Results: Both in terms of efficacy and toxicities, the hypofractionation arm was comparable to the conventional arm, and no statistically significant difference was present between the arms. For the study arm, complete response was 56.6%, partial response was 36.6%, and for control arm, complete response 50% and partial response 37.5% (p=0.750). In terms of acute toxicities and late dysphagia, both the arms were almost similar.
Conclusion: The hypofractionated regimen was associated with tolerable acute and late toxicities and satisfactory local control. Considering the patient load, the overall treatment time, and the cost of hospital stay, this hypofractionated regimen is a good treatment option in our low-resource setup.
VASORELAXANT MECHANISM(S) OF CLERODENDRUM VOLUBILE ETHANOL LEAF EXTRACT IN NORMAL AND DOXORUBICIN-TREATED ENDOTHELIUM INTACT AORTIC RINGS
Authors: AKINSOLA AKINYELE OLUBIYI , ADENEYE ADEJUWON ADEWALE , OLORUNDARE OLUFUNKE ESAN , SALAHDEEN HUSSEIN MOYOSORE , MURTALA BABATUNDE ADEKUNLE , MUKHTAR HASSAN , ALBRECHT RALPH M.
Published: July 2022

Objectives: Doxorubicin (DOX) is a highly effective antibiotics anthracycline cytotoxic agent with a broad spectrum of activity in the treatment of solid and hematological malignancies. However, DOX is notorious for inducing cardiotoxicity and vascular dysfunction as its common off-target side effects. This study evaluated the possible vasorelaxant activity and mechanism(s) of action of Clerodendrum volubile ethanol leaf extract (CVE) in normal and DOX-pretreated endothelium intact aortic rings in Physiological Salt Solution (PSS) in vitro.
Methods: The responses were recorded isometrically by an organ bath connected to Data Capsule Acquisition System. Effects of CVE on phenylephrine-precontracted endothelium intact rat aortic rings and the influence of the respective blockers for adrenergic, cholinergic, calcium channel, and prostacyclin receptors were investigated to unveil the possible underlying vasorelaxant mechanism(s) of CVE.
Results: Our findings showed that CVE significantly induced vasorelaxation in phenylephrine hydrochloride (PE) and KCl precontracted endothelium intact aortic rings in a concentration-dependent manner. Furthermore, the CVE-induced vasorelaxation in PE- and KCl-precontracted aortic rings were inhibited by pre-incubation with atropine and indomethacin indicating that the vasorelaxant effect of CVE was profoundly mediated through cholinergic and prostacyclin mechanisms.
Conclusion: Overall, results of this study report for the first time the vasorelaxant effect of CVE in isolated endothelium-intact doxorubicin-treated aortic rings of normotensive rats which was probably cholinergic and prostacyclin-mediated. Thus, results of this study provide further insight into the cardioprotective mechanism of CVE in doxorubicin-induced cardiotoxicity beyond the antioxidant and anti-apoptosis mechanisms that have been previously reported.
A COMPARATIVE STUDY OF MANAGEMENT OF SEPTOPLASTY WITH AND WITHOUT ANTIBIOTIC COVER POSTOPERATIVELY
Authors: KUMAR RAJESH , KUMAR SUSHANT , P PANICKER AMBILI
Published: July 2022

Objective: The septum is the cartilage that divides the nostrils of the nose. It usually lies in the middle and equally separates the nostrils. However, this is not the case with all. Many individuals have a septum that is uneven, causing one nostril to be bigger than the other. A deviated septum is a severe unevenness. It may lead to health problems including a plugged nose or trouble breathing. The aim of the study was to study role of the antibiotics in post-operative period after septoplasty and to compare complications with and without pre- and post-operative antibiotics.
Methods: It was a prospective longitudinal and comparative type study. The present study was carried out on 60 patients with microscopically evident deviated nasal septum and was listed for septoplasty. Patients were divided into three groups: Group A, Group B, and Group C. Alternate patients were randomized in Group A, Group B, and Group C, respectively, with each group is 20 patients. The study was conducted in the Department of Otorhinolaryngology in Nalanda Medical College and Hospital, during the period of January 2019 to December 2020.
Results: The present study included 60 patients among them 39 were male (65%) and 21 female (35%) with a male to female ratio of 1.85:1. In the present study, while analyzing pre-operative NOSE score, it showed that maximum 37 (61.7%) patients showed significant problem (3). Mild (1) and Moderate (2) problem was observed in 8 (13.3%) and 6 (10%) patients, respectively. Severe (4) problem was observed in 9 (15%) patients. Post-operative NOSE score showed a significant improvement after septoplasty in almost every case irrespective of groups.
Conclusion: We conclude that infections after elective nasal surgery in healthy patients rarely occur, making routine antibiotic prophylaxis redundant. Patients who are immunocompromised, those with valvular heart disease, or patients otherwise susceptible to infections should receive antimicrobial prophylaxis even for simple procedures, as bacteremia may occur during nasal procedures.
RELIGIJSKI PLURALIZAM U ZATVORSKIM USTANOVAMA U SRBIJI
Authors: Radulović Lidija
Published: July 2022

Verski pluralizam u zatvorima u Srbiji analiziran je na osnovu narativa osuđenika. Svim osuđenicima zakonski su garantovane jednake mogućnosti za ostvarivanje verskih prava. U prvom delu rada prikazujem šta je učinjeno na obezbeđivanju uslova da se ta prava realizuju. U drugom delu rada, na osnovu narativa zatvorenika o predstavama, praksama i međusobnim interakcijama sa pripadnicima drugih religija, istražujem kako se verski pluralizmi procenjuju, negiraju, prihvataju ili osporavaju.
Forecasting: The Operating Parameters of Industrial Equipment
Authors: Abhishek Atul
Published: July 2022

Abstract: There are wide variety of equipment used in the production and operation phase in fields like chemical, energy, manufacturing, power etc. All sectors want to reduce their CAPEX (capital expenditure) and OPEX (operational expenditure) to minimize the overall cost. Companies are aiming to decrease the downtime due to breakdown and untimely maintenance of the parts of these equipment and vessels, but still industries are oriented towards primitive preventive maintenance practises which is effective but still poses threat of failure. It is high time industries develop and adopt predictive maintenance approach using analytics and forecasting using their historical data. We will be focusing on the forecasting option as it gives an idea of the possible future values based on the historical values. This technique is used by large retailers and warehouse companies to forecast sales and demand of their products, so that they can keep their inventory and assets updated accordingly. We will look at Quantitative forecasting method, which is driven by data, follows a pattern which repeats, has no bias, and captures complex patterns. The historical data on which the forecasting is to be done should be long, relevant, and accurate.
E-voting Maintained by Privacy and Transparency with Public Block Chain
Authors: N Mr. Prashanth Kumar , Malge Mrs. Renuka
Published: July 2022

Abstract: Electronic voting is frequently seen as a method for increasing the electoral system's monetary effectiveness and management trust. When implemented correctly, e-voting technologies can increase ballot integrity, accelerate the results mechanism, and simplify the voting process. However, the unit of methodological issues are well-organized. If not meticulously planned and managed, electronic voting has the tendency to endanger the reliability of the system electoral arena. Before selecting to employ new choosing innovations, it is essential to carefully evaluate essential concerns as they will have an impact on the performance of E-voting alternatives. Since the 1970s, electronic voting has been employed in a variety of ways, and it has a number of fundamental strengths beyond paper-based processes, including greater hyperbolic potency and fewer mistakes. Although the strength among these systems versus security vulnerabilities is growing with relevance, it is still complicated to understand their extensive applications. Block chain technology, which aims to increase the reliability of e-voting technologies, also might lead to riots. It demonstrates a potential way to make use of block chain's benefits, such as associated disclosure study, to comprehend a fiscally sustainable topic for electronic voting. The suggested motif satisfies the requirements for electronic voting systems and ensures end-to-end provability. The planned e-voting theme and how it will be implemented on the Multi chain platform are indeed thoroughly explained. The study offers in-depth analysis of a topic that consistently demonstrates its ability to understand a related, end-to-end, validated e-voting concern.
Analysis of Building Constructed on an Inclined Surface Considering Different Parameters of Soil Types
Authors: Paroha Abhishek Kumar , Bandewar Deepak Kumar
Published: July 2022

Abstract: This study draws attention on proper planning and construction practices for multi-storied buildings on sloping ground. However, in usual design practice the designers generally ignorethe behavior of the building due to the effect of sloping ground. The evaluation of a G+4 storey RCC structure on varying sloping angles (00 , 150 , 200 , 250 , 300 and 400 ) were studied and also compared with the flat surface. The evaluations of the structure were carried by the software STAAD Pro v8i to study the effect of slopes on building performance. The evaluation was done to figure out the effect of sloping ground on the forces applied on the structure. Soil interaction must be suitably believed from design point of view. The Research work triesto find the truth about the earthquake-related behavior of multi storey structures on sloping angles thinking about soil-structure interaction. The horizontal reactions, bending moment in footings and axial force, bending moment in columns were critically studied to put the effectsof different sloping ground. It has been followed that the footing columns of lower height attract more forces, because ofa big increase in their stiffness, which in turn increases the horizontal forces and bending moment. So, the section of these columns should be designed for changed forces due to the effect of sloping ground. It draws attention to the need for proper analysis and designing of the structure resting on sloping surface. Overall movement of the structure with respect to different sloping ground setups is also carefully studied.
Comparative Study on Damage Index of RCC Frame Considering Fiber Discretization Technique
Authors: Sapate Mr Vishal M. , Jadhav Mr Nikhil S.
Published: July 2022

Abstract: Damage indices which take into account both maximum deformation and cyclic effects were developed by Park and Ang. In the field of structural engineering, it’s observed that the Park and Ang damage index is mostly used for RCC structure. The damage index parameter assessed based on plastic hinge approach which is not effective to consider the coupled response between axial force and flexural moment especially in nonlinear domain. The accurate damage evaluations of structure are depending on other parameter such as, accurate modelling of frame, selection ground motion records. Masonry infill walls are widely used as partitions all over the world. Commonly masonry walls are not considered in the damage evaluation process because they are supposed to act as non-structural members or elements. Fiber discretization technique is used to consider inelastic behaviors of member. Single strut is model as infill wall in multidirectional. Results obtained from this study show that the accuracy of damage index totally depends on damage parameter consideration and modeling of building. The coupled effects give more realistic damage of structure as compared with other damage parameters.
IoT Based Water Distribution and Fertilizer Sprinkling System in an Agricultural field
Authors: Mitra Saptadeepa
Published: July 2022

Abstract: Any agricultural field needs proper watering for growing crops. In our country we provide harvested rain water or the water coming from deep earth through shallow-pump manually. The costing of this manual water distribution is very high because either we use a tank vehicle and man power for distribution or we are looking for natural climate i.e rain. Most of the time due to non-suitable weather or lack of rain and high cost, farmers could not manage the cultivation process. In our proposed work, voice enabled IoT based automatic water sprinkling system for any farming land is introduced that can be able to distribute water in the land at particular time of the day as needed by the farmer. As per our proposed work the rain distribution process is ignored if already rains take place on that time on that field. As per the requirement of liquid organic or inorganic fertilizer on that field our system also distributes the same.
eAgrobot - Plant Disease Detection and Precision Spraying Robot Using Image Processing
Authors: I N Shambulingappa
Published: July 2022

Abstract: India is a farmland, with three-quarters of the population employed in agriculture. As we all know, the agricultural sector is rapidly dwindling, which has a significant impact on the improvement of human life. This research focuses on investigating how robotics can be used in various agricultural fields. The project's major goal is to increase the efficiency and productivity of agricultural crops. In today's globe, agricultural production is insufficient. As a result, we must raise output to meet the demand. However, due to advancements in numerous industries, the human resource required to operate and maintain the cultivated land in a consistent manner is in short supply. Farmers must apply massive quantities of pesticides to improve agricultural output in order to meet the food demand of such a vast population. Another organic element that influences crop production is pesticides and diseases, both of which may be regulated by humans to increase crop yields. Farmers on small farms had to make improvements manually before agricultural mechanization was completed.