bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Fractional transportation problem under interval-valued Fermatean fuzzy sets
Authors: Akram Muhammad , Shah Syed Muhammad Umer , Al-Shamiri Mohammed M. Ali , Edalatpanah S. A.
Published: July 2022

The concept of an interval-valued Fermatean fuzzy set (IVFFS), an extension of Fermatean fuzzy sets, is a more resilient and reliable tool for dealing with uncertain and incomplete data in practical applications. The purpose of this paper is to define a triangular interval-valued Fermatean fuzzy number (TIVFFN) and its arithmetic operations. Fractional transportation problems (FTPs) have important implications for cost reduction and service improvement in logistics and supply management. However, in practical problems, the parameters in the model are not precise due to some unpredictable factors, including diesel prices, road conditions, weather conditions and traffic conditions. Therefore, decision makers encounter uncertainty when estimating transportation costs and profits. To address these challenges, we consider a FTP with TIVFFN as its parameter and call it an interval-valued Fermatean fuzzy fractional transportation problem (IVFFFTP). A new method for solving this IVFFFTP is proposed without re-transforming the original problem into an equivalent crisp problem. Illustrative examples are discussed to evaluate the precision and accuracy of the proposed method. Finally, the results of the proposed method are compared with those of existing methods.
Well-posedness for the Chern-Simons-Schrödinger equations
Authors: Fan Jishan , Ozawa Tohru
Published: July 2022

First, we prove uniform-in-$ \epsilon $ regularity estimates of local strong solutions to the Chern-Simons-Schrödinger equations in $ \mathbb{R}^2 $. Here $ \epsilon $ is the dispersion coefficient. Then we prove the global well-posedness of strong solutions to the limit problem $ (\epsilon = 0) $.
Coconut Shell Particle Reinforced Al-Cu-Mg Nanocomposites for Cavity Die Mould Parts Applications
Authors: Bello Sefiu Adekunle
Published: July 2022

This study explored coconut shells in developing Al-Cu-Mg based nanocomposites for fabricating mould parts. The aim is to engineer alternate way through which income can be generated from agricultural wastes and recycling of industrial waste like aluminium cans. Al-Cu-Mg based nanocomposites were produced and characterised. Effects of carbonised and uncarbonised coconut shell nanoparticle (UCSNP) additions on properties of Al-Cu-Mg nanocomposites were compared. Maximum tensile strength was obtained at 10%vol uncarbonised coconut shell nanoparticle additions to Al-Cu-Mg. Increase in tensile strength and elastic modulus were noted with carbonised coconut shell reinforced Al-Cu-Mg nanocomposites against the decrease in the elastic (Young’s) modulus of the UCSNP/Al-Cu-Mg nanocomposites. Despite highest tensile strength of 10%volUCSNP/Al-Cu-Mg, 10%volCCSNP/Al-Cu-Mg nanocomposite is ranked as the best material in this study due to its optimum combination of properties including tensile strength, elastic modulus, tensile strain, impact energy and hardness values. Hence, it has been selected for fabricating open die mould parts to be used in compression sheet forming process for fabricating polymeric standard samples for tensile flexural analyses. Keywords: Al-Cu-Mg, Coconut, Shell, Nanoparticles, Mould fabrication
Experimental Studies on Synthesis Gas Production from Wood Wastes in a Pilot Downdraft Gasifier
Authors: Akhator Peter , Obanor Albert , Sadjere Godwin
Published: July 2022

Gasification is a green technology, which produces combustible gas mixture from solid biomass by partial oxidation at elevated temperatures. Synthesis gas, the desired product of such technology, has more uses than the solid biomass. In this study, a locally developed pilot scale fixed-bed downdraft biomass gasifier was examined. Several gasification experiments using mixed wood wastes (generated from the utilisation of various wood species for making furniture) as feedstock was carried out under varied operating conditions to ascertain their effects on the syngas produced in the process. The effects of grate temperatures and biomass moisture levels on rate of biomass consumption and produced syngas quality were examined via several gasification experiments. The performance of the biomass gasifier system was evaluated in terms of syngas composition, lower heating value, syngas yield and carbon conversion efficiency. The results obtained revealed an average syngas yield of 1.77Nm3 per kg of wood waste consumed. The averaged molar syngas composition obtained was 28.15% CO, 16.64% H2, 6.19% CO2, 2.54% CH4 and 45.42% N2, while the average syngas LHV was 6.23MJ/Nm3. These results were compared with those published in literature.
Thermal Behavior of the early Life of an Aluminum Electrolysis Cell
Authors: Ali Mohamed M. , Yuossif Khalid , Abdalla Gomma A. , Elbadry Elsayed A.
Published: July 2022

The electrolytic production of aluminium starts after the completion of the cathode lining and the baking process. After that, the cell start-up period is followed by the early operating period. During the early operating period, the following parameters (cell voltage, metal height, electrolyte height, cryolite ratio, electrolyte temperature, and ledge formation) were measured and investigated. The required times for these parameters to reach the steady-state have been investigated. The cell voltage, metal height, electrolyte height, cryolite ratio, and electrolyte temperature were stabilized after 35, 25, 24, 86, and 45 days, respectively from cell start-up. These cells took four months to form a stable ledge at a thickness of 10 cm. Also, the thermal behavior of the sidewall carbon blocks was studied during the early operating period by inserting twenty thermocouples at these locations in three prebaked cells. The cell instability during the early operation period for these cells was illustrated.
Immunogenicity Assessment of Antileukemic Agent Glutaminase from Escherichia coli, Pseudomonas sp., and Bacillus sp.
Authors: Parmar Jyotsna , Tripathi Shikha , Kumar Awanish
Published: July 2022

Background:

L-glutaminase (L-glutaminase or glutamine amidohydrolase: EC 3.5.1.2) is an antileukemic agent which catalyzes the deamidation of glutamine to glutamic acid and ammonia. It is a highly potent antitumor drug solely or in combination with L-asparaginase. In the market, various microbial glutaminases are available, which are used in treatment. The high immunogenicity was reported with microbial glutaminase when they are introduced in the body during the treatment of acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL).

Methods:

This study was aimed to determine the immunogenicity of the less studied enzyme L-glutaminase from Escherichia coli, Pseudomonas sp., and Bacillus sp. to reduce the allergenicity caused by this enzyme. In the present study, we determined the immunogenicity and allergenicity of microbial glutaminase using an immunoinformatics approach to predict immunogenic and allergenic epitopes with their structural analysis also.

Results:

We found high immunogenicity of glutaminase from these three microbial sources but did not find a significant difference in their immunogenicity, while E. coli glutaminase showed a high relative frequency of allergenic epitopes.

Conclusions:

In our knowledge, this is the first research report that presented the immunogenic epitopes and structural allergenic determinants that warrant further work to minimize the immune response of glutaminase and could contribute to reducing the side effect and hypersensitivity response of glutaminase during the treatment.
Antibacterial and Antibiofilm Properties of Azadirachta indica (Neem), Aloe vera (Aloe vera), and Mentha piperita (Peppermint) against Multidrug-Resistant Clinical Isolates
Authors: Mehrishi Priya , Agarwal Priti , Broor Shobha , Sharma Amisha
Published: July 2022

Background:

Misuse of antibiotics globally has resulted in the development of resistant bacterial strains. One of the sole reasons for bacteria being resistant to antibiotics is the production of biofilm. Biofilms are microbial communities which get adhere to solid surfaces easily and pose an important virulence factor for causing many chronic infections. Therefore, there is an urge to find out new potential sources which can be used as an alternative to the existing antibiotics.

Methods:

The present study was conducted on three medicinal plant extracts Azadirachta indica, Aloe vera, and Mentha piperita to assess their antibacterial and antibiofilm properties against 58 multidrug-resistant clinical isolates using agar well diffusion method, minimum bactericidal concentration (MBC), and crystal violet modified assay at 50, 25, 12.5, and 6.25 mg/ml concentration.

Results:

A. indica showed a maximum zone of inhibition of (17.8 ± 1.52 mm) and (18.1 ± 1.45 mm) at 50 and 25 mg/ml concentration. Biofilm inhibition was more than 80% for Staphylococcus aureus and Pseudomonas aeruginosa and MBC came out to be 6.25 ± 2.96–6.25 ± 4.91 mg/ml (mean range). A. vera showed the highest zone of inhibition for S. aureus (18.2 ± 1.48 mm) at 50 mg/ml concentration followed by Staphylococcus saprophyticus (17.8 ± 1.48 mm) and Staphylococcus epidermidis (18.0 ± 1.60 mm). Biofilm inhibition was seen more than 50% and MBC was 50 ± 23.14–50 ± 25.72 mg/ml (mean range).

Conclusion:

All the three plant extracts were effective, but A. indica and A. vera were found to be more potent than M. piperita.
Common Respiratory Viruses and Collapsing Health
Authors: Gupta Jeetendra Kumar
Published: July 2022

Ambient air pollution is one of the treacherous and malign problems facing humanity and other living beings on the earth today. Although the air pollutants such as particulate matters (PM) and microscopic contaminants have been associated with widespread morbidity and mortality, studies have also indicated those pollutants as a potential synergist to respiratory infirmities in both adults and children. Many viral contaminants have also been reported as potential detriments of respiratory distresses. Exposure to poor grades of ambient air can lead to numerous health consequences, such as adverse effects on the lung, heart, and other vital organs. In recent years, many studies infer that pollution along with viral contaminants impart substantial worldwide burden of diseases on human beings. Excessive air suspended pollutants such as micro or nanoparticulate matters bring down the life expectancy of human beings in many ways. Regardless of the passage of entry, fine and ultrafine PM that enter into systemic circulation affect vascular endothelial cells by producing local oxidative stress and have the capacity to cross biological barriers, thereby creating numerous deleterious effects on vital organs. Pollution-induced systemic inflammation is mediated by proinflammatory cytokines such as interleukin-6, interleukin-1 β, and tumor necrotic factor-α. These systemic inflammatory mediators are implicated in causing or exacerbating many complications in the human body. This article is an attempt to accentuate the pollution-linked health impediments, as well as the fountainheads of ambient air pollution so that some effective strategies can be developed to manage this global peril.
Assessment of the Sofosbuvir + Daclatasvir (±) Ribavirin Treatment and the Prognostic Efficacy of Interferon-gamma Induced Protein 10, Macrophage Inflammatory-1-Beta, and C-reactive Protein in Hepatitis C Egyptian Patients' Therapy Outcome
Authors: Ibrahim Hany Mohammed , Abdel-Ghaffar Faten Roshdy , Zied Ahmed Bahgat , El-Ghareeb Sameha Husni
Published: July 2022

Background:

Hepatitis C virus (HCV) is the most important virus among the infectious agents as the cause of liver disease in Egypt. The aim of this work was to assess the efficacy and tolerability of the sofosbuvir + daclatasvir (±) ribavirin (SOF + DCV [±] RBV) regimens and to evaluate the association of interferon-gamma induced protein 10 (IP-10) and macrophage inflammatory-1-beta (MIP-1β) and C-reactive protein (CRP) with treatment responses as potential biomarkers for the prognosis of HCV in patients from Kafer EL-Sheikh Province, Egypt.

Methods:

HCV Patients were treated with a combined treatment of SOF plus DCV with or without RBV for 12 weeks. The biochemical, hematological parameters, HCV RNA load, IP-10, MIP-1β, and CRP were detected pre- and post-treatment.

Results:

Both SOF-based regimens improved the liver function, anemia, leukopenia, and thrombocytopenia especially after treatment with SOF, DCV, and RBV. Sustained virological response 12 was slightly higher in the group receiving (SOF and DCV) therapy (99.42%) when compared to (SOF, DCV, and RBV) therapy (98.44%). The most common adverse events were fatigue, headache, anorexia, rash, and nausea. Interestingly, higher levels of the IP-10, MIP-1β, or CRP were observed in the serum of patients with HCV before treatment, and their levels significantly decreased after the treatment of both regimens.

Conclusions:

Our study revealed that SOF-based regimens are efficacious in controlling the HCV load and IP-10, MIP-1β, or CRP have both bioprognostic efficacy and potential role in predicting treatment responses.
A simple screening program for oral cancer in a defined geographic area in southern India
Authors: Madankumar Parangimalai D. , Iyer Kiran , Soni Suganya , Nagarajan Lavanya , Kumar Kaliyaperumal , Solomon Samuel , Seshadri Mandalam S. , Aswath Narayanan Mani Bagyalakshmi , Ranganathan Kannan
Published: July 2022

Background:

Community-level surveys of potentially malignant and malignant oral lesions are helpful to accurately determine the prevalence and aid in planning population-based strategies for oral cancer prevention.

Objectives:

We aimed to assess the disease burden through a systematic oral cancer screening program in a defined semi-urban population in Ranipet district (Tamil Nadu, India).

Materials and Methods:

A multiphase community-based screening program was conducted by the Ragas Dental College and Hospital, Chennai, India, in partnership with Thirumalai Mission Trust Hospital in Ranipet district (Tamil Nadu, India) in a zone-wise manner from Aug 1, 2018 to Dec 31, 2019. Phase I consisted of screening of those who fulfilled the eligibility criteria; demographic data were collected by trained dentists, following which toluidine blue staining of suspected potentially malignant lesions was done. Subjects whose oral lesions stained positive were referred to a hospital where the staining procedure was repeated for confirmation, and then biopsy was done for all subjects by a trained dentist. The subjects were followed up, and appropriate referrals were initiated for all the subjects based on their diagnosis. Descriptive statistics were used to analyze the distribution of potentially malignant cases. Sensitivity, specificity, and predictive values were calculated for the clinical diagnosis using the histopathologic diagnosis as the gold standard.

Results:

A total of 1389 tobacco users (1012 [72.9%] men) and 3140 non-tobacco users were evaluated. Among them, 194 (14%) demonstrated clinical abnormalities in their oral mucosa; 157 required follow-up and were referred. Of the 157 referrals, 140 (89.2%) went for follow-up, and 84 (64%) of them required biopsies. Of the 74 eligible biopsies examined (7 dropped out and 3 biopsies were rejected due to inadequate tissue), 1 had definite malignancy (1.4%), 41 (55.4%) had potentially malignant oral disorders, and 32 (43.2%) had non-specific features. The overall sensitivity, specificity, positive predictive value, and negative predictive value for the clinical diagnosis made at the screening program were 88%, 25%, 61%, and 61%, respectively.

Conclusion:

Systematic visual oral screening restricted to high-risk individuals is a worthwhile initiative for the detection and control of oral cancer. Visual screening and early detection of premalignant oral disorders has the potential for early detection of potentially malignant and malignant oral lesions, and thus could play a pivotal role in disease control and improving patient outcomes. (Partial funding provided by the University Research Committee, The TN Dr. MGR Medical University, Guindy, Chennai; and the Thirumalai Charitable Trust, Ranipet, India)
Methicillin resistant Staphylococcus aureus infection among orthopedic patients in South-East Asia region
Authors: Latha T. , Sequira Leena , Hebbar Saraswathi , Nayak Baby S. , Ravishankar N.
Published: July 2022

Hospital Associated infections are on the rise globally. Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) is one of the common pathogens resulting in increased morbidity and mortality among orthopedic patients. Though individual reports are available, no systematic review on the prevalence of MRSA infection among orthopedic patients in South-East Asia Region (SEAR) is accessible and hence, the systematic review and meta-analysis is conducted. We systematically searched eight databases (Scopus, PubMed-Medline, IndMed, CINAHL, Proquest, Web of Science, Ovid-Medline, and Google-Scholar) and included the articles published from 2006 to 2019 from SEAR. A total of 22 studies were eligible for the review. STATA 13.0 with metaprop package in STATA was used to find the rate of MRSA infection. Among 1135 orthopedic patients, the pooled prevalence of MRSA infection was 27% (95% confidence interval 17%–38%; P = 0.001, I2 95.99%). Based on this infection rate, the policymakers are recommended to develop guidelines to effectively manage infection in healthcare settings to reduce the burden of MRSA infection among orthopedic patients.
Possible Link Between Acidic Interstitial Fluid and Various Mineralization Disorders of Teeth
Authors: Tamgadge Sandhya , Tamgadge Avinash
Published: July 2022

Effects of pH fluctuation of blood and interstitial fluid have a tremendous effect on bone which leads to osteoporosis. This evidence has been widely mentioned in dental and medical literature. However, the same interstitial fluid enters teeth too through the apical foramen and periodontal space. Thus, it will have a similar effect in teeth too. This article is about the effect of interstitial fluid and its effect on teeth on the basis of evidence mentioned in the literature. Various databases have been researched such as PubMed, MEDLINE, and Google for literature search.
Utilizing Digital Technology in the Public Health System During an Epidemic
Authors: Parmar Poonamchand , Vaghela Krishnaba
Published: July 2022

The people-centric public health measures and an integrated model of health service delivery can be obtained through the efficient utilization of digital technologies during the epidemics. The classical epidemic control measures like contact tracing, social distancing, and quarantine should be supported by the efficient analytical digital tools. This paper aims to explore the feasibility of digital interventions during a pandemic situation such as COVID-19 to enhance monitoring, surveillance, detection, and prevention of the spread of disease, along with to mitigate the impact on health services. The accessible health services can be ensured with the effective use of digital tools; web-based and cloud-based services, Internet of things, smartphones mHealth, data analytics, etc., to support an emergency public health response, real-time tracking, data monitoring, virtual clinics, and telemedicine/teleconsultation during a disease outbreak. Digital technologies to advance the management of public health services and to balance between data privacy and of public health measures should be considered for the effective management of an epidemic.
Common Hepatitis B Virus Genotypes among Blood Donors in Lagos, Nigeria
Authors: Uche Ebele I. , Chukwukaodinaka Nwakaego E. , Akinbami Akinsegun A. , Adeyemi Oluwatosin I. , Hassan Aderonke O. , Bamiro Rafah A. , Ibrahim Ismaila Nda , Suleiman Aisha M. , Augustine Benjamin , Anaduaka Doris Chinyelu
Published: July 2022

Background:

Hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection is one of the public health diseases causing global health problems. It is a leading cause of cirrhosis and hepatocellular carcinoma. Blood transfusion is a major route of its transmission and screening of blood is suboptimal in our environment. Occult HBV infection describes the presence of HBV DNA in blood or liver tissue in patients who are hepatitis B surface antigen (HBsAg) seronegative. This study documented the common genotypes of HBV a blood-borne infection in the population of blood donors in Lagos.

Methods:

This was a cross-sectional study carried out at the blood donor clinics of ten Lagos State Government-owned hospitals in Lagos State. A total of 1400 participants were recruited consecutively from November 2020 to June 2021. All participants' samples were screened using Diaspot Rapid Test Kit (RTK) and Dialabenzyme enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) kit. Furthermore, some of the plasma samples were used for HBV DNA extraction and genotyping using the real time-polymerase chain reaction. Statistical analysis was carried out using the Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS) software version 26 and P value was considered significant at ≤0.05.

Results:

The sero-prevalence of HBsAg using RTK and ELISA was 19.9% and 22.4%, respectively. The prevalence of occult HBV infection was 5.2%. A total of 278 and 313 HBsAg RTK and ELISA positive samples were obtained, respectively. HBV genotype result had A (46.6%) as the most prevalent followed closely by B (44.7%), E (23.8%), D (20.9%) and C (11.2%).

Conclusion:

HBV infection has a high prevalence among blood donors. ELISA is a more sensitive screening tool and its use should be advocated nationally. HBV genotype A is the most prevalent genotype from our study.
Carbapenemase Producing Enterobacteriaceae
Authors: Nwafia Ifeyinwa Nkeiruka , Ike Anthony Chibuogwu , Orabueze Ibuchukwu Nkeonyenasoya , Nwafia Walter Chukwumax
Published: July 2022

Carbapenemase-producing Enterobacteriaceae (CPE) have become one of the greatest public health challenges globally. In the past decade, antimicrobial resistance (AMR) was viewed as a clinical problem in many parts of the world; hence, the role and magnitude of the contribution of the environment were not well appreciated. This review article was done with online published articles extracted from different databases using search terms related to the work. Evidence has shown that there exists the presence of carbapenemase genes in the environment, consequently fuelling the dissemination with alarming consequences. CPE when acquired causes life-threatening infections in humans. The health and economic impact of these infections are numerous, including treatment failure due to limited therapeutic options which hamper the containment of infectious diseases, further contaminating the environment and worsening the public health challenge. It is a well-known fact that the rate of emergence of resistant genes has outpaced the production of new antimicrobial agents, so it is pertinent to institute effective environmental measures to combat the spread of AMR organisms before it will completely gain a foothold and take us back to ‘the pre-antibiotic era’. Environmental sources and reservoirs of resistant genes should therefore be amongst the primary targets for the control and prevention of the spread of resistant genes in the environment. This calls for the effective implementation of the ‘one health’ strategy with stakeholders committed to the design and enforcement of environmental mitigation policies and guidelines.
Effect of humic acid on the growth of seedling tomato (Solanum lycopersicum) and melon Cucumis melo)
Authors: Dunoyer Arnulfo Antonio Tarón , Castillo Fredy Colpas , Camargo Jairo Mercado
Published: July 2022

This study evaluated the effect of HS extracted from mineral coal on the growth of tomato (Solanum lycopersicum) and melon (Cucumis melo) plants to determine the role that humic substances (HS) play as promoters of plant growth. Three concentrations of HS were evaluated in 200 grams of soil. The fertilizer (urea 0.3%) and humic acid in concentrations of 0.05%, 0.1%, and 0.2% were added directly and at the same time to the amount of soil, using a control sample without the addition of humic acid. Increase measurements were made at three-day intervals up to 45 days. Plants treated with high concentrations of HS demonstrated a significant increase in roots (p>0.05). In both plants, the concentration of 0.2% in HS showed the greatest increase in growth, with the melon plant showing the greatest variation as time passed, with its highest peak in 36 days (13.1 ± 0.05cm) of the experiment, while in the tomato plant the maximum growth occurred in 30 days (9.2 ± 0.01 cm). The Dunnett test showed that there was no statistically significant difference between the control and the concentrations of 0.05% and 0.1% (p>0.05), while among the control and the soil sample with a concentration of 0.2% there was a statistically significant difference (p<0.05). The results show a notable influence of humic acid on the growth of the studied plants, especially at high concentrations.

Keywords: fertilizer, horticulture, humic acid, soils.
О мультипликаторах рядов Фурье по ортогональным многочленам Соболева
Authors: Osilenker Boris Petrovich
Published: July 2022

В статье изучаются мультипликаторы рядов Фурье по многочленам, ортогональным в континуально-дискретных пространствах Соболева. Получены результаты о существовании и оценке нормы мультипликаторного оператора. Доказательства утверждений основаны на представлении ядра Фейера, построении "горбатых мажорант" и оценках нормы максимальных функций.
Библиография: 45 названий.
Limited Awareness of Melioidosis in High-risk Populations Despite an Increasing Incidence of the Disease in Far North Queensland, Australia
Authors: Smith Simon , Buikstra Elizabeth , Rubenach Sally , Preston-Thomas Annie , Hanson Josh
Published: July 2022

The incidence of melioidosis, an opportunistic infection caused by Burkholderia pseudomallei, has recently doubled in Far North Queensland (FNQ), Australia. This contrasts with the local burden of dengue, which is nearing elimination, and the stable incidence of leptospirosis. This questionnaire-based study assessed the awareness of melioidosis among people in FNQ with risk factors for the disease, using awareness of leptospirosis and dengue as comparators. There were 427 respondents; 361 (85%) reported one or more risk factors for melioidosis. Only 69 of 361 (19%) had heard of melioidosis compared with 301 of 361 (83%) who had heard of dengue (P < 0.001) and 137 of 361 (38%) who had heard of leptospirosis (P < 0.001). In FNQ, Australia, there is an increasing local incidence of melioidosis, but there is limited awareness of the disease among high-risk individuals. Greater community awareness of melioidosis is necessary to implement strategies to prevent disease and expedite the presentation of patients with this life-threatening infection.
Polypropylene Composite Material for Light Weight Fuel Tank Protection Shield
Authors: Govindaraj Karthik , Jayashankar V , C Karthiban
Published: July 2022

The fuel tank shield provides a protective boundary between the fuel tank and vehicle driveline in the event of a high-speed crash. Hence, it is important from the safety standpoint. The part must be carefully engineered to meet the challenging requirements in terms of stiffness, deflection, toughness, dimensional stability and thermal stability. In this paper, long glass fibre filled polypropylene material compound was selected and developed to meet the mentioned requirements for this part with significant mass reduction over other materials. The combination of material, optimized part and tool design led to weight savings and considerable cost reduction. This is a ready to mold material used in injection molding process.

This long glass fibre reinforced polypropylene compound has been explored for thin wall protection shield with wall thickness of 2.5 mm. This part has critical functional requirements such as driveline load versus deflection durability criteria, thermal stability, dimensional stability to overcome fouling and rattling with respect to interface parts, torque retention in mounting zones, gap and flush aspects. Structural durability of the design was validated by virtual engineering. Part design and material combinations with better tooling design iterations were analyzed by using mold flow analysis. Complete product performance was validated for predefined key test metrics such as structural durability, thermal aging, natural frequency, impact and torque retention. This part met the requirements. The combination of material, optimized part and tool design led to weight savings, balanced stiffness and toughness behavior, dimensional stability, and considerable cost reduction.
Co skrywa futro? Proces kreowania tożsamości wewnątrz fandomu furry. Rola fandomu i Internetu
Authors: Krzemiński Witold
Published: July 2022

Artykuł podejmuje próbę opisania procesu kreowania tożsamości uczestniczek i uczestników fandomu furry, w ramach teorii światów społecznych Anselma Straussa. Podstawą rozważań są wyniki netnograficznych badań terenowych przeprowadzonych przez autora w 2021 r. w społeczności internetowej określającej siebie jako futrzaki (ang. furry). To osoby, które w ramach praktyk roleplayu odgrywają postać antropomorficznych zwierząt, z których rzekomymi cechami nie tylko się identyfikują, ale także poszerzają ich listę w celu negocjowania indywidulanej tożsamości. Polski fandom furry skupia nastolatków, dla których relacja wirtualna jest celem samym w sobie (świat furry), a zarazem przestrzenią i narzędziem dla poszukiwania własnej autoidentyfikacji seksualnej. Całość wieńczą pytania dotyczące dalszych możliwości badań nad tą społecznością.

What does the fur Hide? The Process of Identity Creation inside the Furry Fandom: The Role of Fandoms and the Internet
This paper attempts to describe the process of identity creation for participants in the furry fandom, within the framework of Anselm Strauss's theory of social worlds. The discussion is based on the results of a netnographic four-month field study conducted by the author in 2021 in an online community that describes itself as "furry". These are individuals who, as part of their roleplaying practices, play as anthropomorphic animals with whose supposed traits they not only identify but also expand their list of traits in order to negotiate individual identity. As the results of this study show the Polish furry fandom gathers teenagers for whom the virtual relationship is an end in itself (the "furry world"), and at the same time, a space and a tool for the search for one's own sexual self-identification (which was delineated using the concepts of Emic Evaluation Approach).
Мікро- макроекономіка: теорія і практика
Authors: Hamidov Obijon , Shaikan Andrii ,   State University of Economics and Technology: Kryvyi Rih, UA, Kulishov Volodymyr ,   State University of Economics and Technology: Kryvyi Rih, UA, Mamanazarov Abdukhakim ,   The Banking and Financial Academy: Tashkent, Tashkent, UZ, Hushko Serhii ,   State University of Economics and Technology: Kryvyi Rih, UA, Salihov Saidamir , Маманазаров Мансур
Published: July 2022

В підручнику викладені основні теоретичні проблеми мікро-макроекономічного аналізу. Підручник має системний характер, він укладений за нормативною програмою курсу «Мікроекономіка» та «Макроекономіка», які викладаються студентам економічних спеціальностей, забезпечує використання повного комплексу основних методів навчання: словесного, наочного та практичного. Розділи підручника містять схеми, таблиці, термінологічний словник, формули, розрахунки, тести, проблемні ситуації, практичні задачі та методику їх вирішення. Це дозволяє студентам краще засвоїти навчальний матеріал чи самостійно оволодіти ним. Розраховано на викладачів, студентів, аспірантів факультетів та відділень економічного напрямку. Може бути використаний в системі післядипломної освіти, перепідготовки та підвищення кваліфікації практиків. Може бути корисним для учнів академічних ліцеїв, коледжів економічного профілю, а також для всіх, хто цікавиться економікою та робить перші кроки в її вивченні.
Causes of in-hospital pediatric mortality
Authors: Terletskaya Rimma N. , Zelinskaya Dina I.
Published: July 2022

The purpose of the study is to determine the trends and causes of in-hospital mortality among the children’s population of the Russian Federation, to establish the relationship of its level with the resource provision of medical care. Materials and methods. The level and structure of the causes of in-hospital mortality in children’s population of the Russian Federation over 2015-2020 were studied. The interrelation between its level and the resource provision of medical care for children (medical personnel, bed fund) was established. Results. Against the background of the revealed decrease in the level of in-hospital mortality, unfavourable trends in mortality of children aged 0-17 years from congenital anomalies, diseases of the nervous, endocrine and genitourinary systems were noted. In its structure, the largest share was accounted for by individual conditions of the perinatal period, congenital anomalies and neoplasms. There were similar trends, i.e. gradual decrease, in the trend in in- hospital mortality among children under the age of 1 year of life. However, there was an increase in mortality of children from diseases of the nervous, endocrine systems and neoplasms. In the structure of in-hospital mortality, the largest proportion were individual conditions of the perinatal period, congenital anomalies and diseases of the nervous system. There was an unstable decrease in daily mortality in all age groups. Among those who died on the first day of admission to the hospital, the overwhelming majority were children under 1 year of life. A statistically significant correlation of the level of in-hospital mortality with the provision of medical personnel (pediatricians, and neonatologists) and with the level of their qualifications was revealed. The greatest degree of inverse correlation of hospital mortality was established with the provision of pathology of newborns and premature babies with beds and less (statistically not significant) with pediatric and specialized beds. Conclusion. The level and structure of pediatric in-hospital mortality should serve as an important criterion in assessing the quality of medical care in inpatient medical institutions and be the basis for the development of differentiated measures to reduce it.
Smart Energy Utilities Based Real-Time Geo Information System Web Services and Internet of Things
Authors: Naidu Dadi Sanyasi
Published: July 2022

In order to monitor natural and industrial facilities, this article looks at problem analysis and information system implementation strategies. New methods for storing, integrating, and retrieving data are being developed. Experience in the creation of information systems for processing and analyzing geo-spatial data utilising smart applications confirms practical use.
L’augment de la longevitat a Europa: afegint anys a la vida o vida als anys?
Authors: Permanyer Iñaki , Bramajo Octavio
Published: July 2022

L’esperança de vida en néixer a Espanya, l’any 1950 era de 64.2 i 59.3 anys per a dones i homes. D’aleshores ençà, l’esperança de vida ha augmentat de forma pràcticament ininterrompuda fins arribar als 85.1 i 79.6 anys el 2020, respectivament. El cas d’Espanya no és l’únic, atès que els habitants de la majoria de països del món sobreviuen fins a unes edats que es creien inabastables tan sols unes dècades enrere – fet que representa una fita històrica per a la humanitat (Vaupel et al., 2021). Si bé és cert que el retard generalitzat de la mortalitat constitueix un èxit col·lectiu sense precedents, cal preguntar-se si estem tenint el mateix èxit en el nostre esforç per ajornar l’aparició de malalties i discapacitats (és a dir, de la morbiditat). Si les davallades en les taxes de mortalitat no vénen acompanyades per descensos equivalents en les taxes de morbiditat, les persones que viuen en aquestes societats tendiran a viure més anys, però en pitjor estat de salut (Gruenberg, 1977) – un fenomen amb conseqüències enormes per a la sostenibilitat dels sistemes de salut i de pensions tal i com els coneixem. En aquesta edició del Perspectives Demogràfiques explorem en quina mesura els increments de longevitat registrats a Europa els darrers 30 anys s’han produït amb guanys d’anys en bona salut (és a dir: ‘afegint vida als anys’) o en mala salut (‘afegint anys a la vida’). Posant el focus no tan sols en la quantitat sinó també en la qualitat dels anys guanyats, volem aportar noves evidències sobre una qüestió de candent actualitat que ha de ser tinguda en compte en l’elaboració d’un gran ventall de polítiques públiques que, necessàriament, han d’anar més enllà de l’àmbit estrictament sanitari.
El aumento de la longevidad en Europa: ¿Añadiendo años a la vida o vida a los años?
Authors: Permanyer Iñaki , Bramajo Octavio
Published: July 2022

La esperanza de vida al nacer en España en el año 1950 era de 64.2 y 59.3 años para mujeres y hombres. Desde entonces hasta ahora, dicha esperanza de vida ha aumentado de forma prácticamente ininterrumpida hasta llegar a los 85.1 y 79.6 años en 2020, respectivamente. El caso de España no es el único, puesto que los habitantes de la mayoría de países del mundo sobreviven hasta unas edades que se antojaban inalcanzables tan solo unas décadas atrás – lo que representa un hito histórico para la humanidad (Vaupel et al., 2021). Si bien es cierto que el retraso generalizado de la mortalidad constituye un éxito colectivo sin parangón, cabe preguntarse si estamos siendo igualmente exitosos en nuestro esfuerzo por retrasar la aparición de enfermedades y discapacidades (es decir, de la morbilidad). Si los descensos en las tasas de mortalidad no vienen acompañados por descensos equivalentes en las tasas de morbilidad, las personas viviendo en dichas sociedades tenderán a vivir más años, pero en peor estado de salud (Gruenberg, 1977) – un fenómeno con enormes consecuencias para la sostenibilidad de los sistemas de salud y de pensiones tal y como los conocemos. En este número de Perspectives Demogràfiques exploramos en qué medida los incrementos de longevidad registrados en Europa durante los últimos 30 años se han producido con ganancia de años en buena salud (es decir: ‘añadiendo vida a los años’) o en mala salud (‘añadiendo años a la vida’). Poniendo el foco no solamente en la cantidad sino también en la calidad de los años ganados, queremos arrojar nueva luz sobre una cuestión de candente actualidad que debe ser tenida en cuenta en la elaboración de un gran abanico de políticas públicas que, necesariamente, deben ir más allá del ámbito estrictamente sanitario.
Fluidoterapia perioperatoria en pacientes adultos.
Authors: Fuentes Gallegos Nathaly Rocío , Santana Estrada José Eduardo
Published: July 2022

Resumen
Antecedentes: La fluidoterapia intravenosa es la piedra angular en el manejo anestésico durante el periodo perioperatorio; sin embargo el elegir el tipo de solución y dosis adecuada, continua siendo un motivo de debate al momento de la reposición de líquidos parenterales, provocando el aumento de complicaciones y elevando las tasas de mortalidad asociadas a la sobrecarga de líquidos y la hipovolemia.
Objetivo: Recopilar, describir y analizar el estado actual de la evidencia disponible al momento de prescribir líquidos parenterales en pacientes adultos de cirugía electiva no cardíaca.
Materiales y Métodos: La búsqueda de la información se la realizó a través de diferentes bases de datos Medline, EMBASE y SciELO, entre los años 2005 y 2020, tomando en cuenta como palabras clave los términos del Decs (español) y Mesh (inglés), para delimitar la búsqueda de la información se incluyó operadores boléanos: AND, OR, NOT, tomando como referencia la metodología PRISMA para obtener la mejor evidencia posible.
Resultados: Después de una rigurosa evaluación y selección metodológica, se encontraron 325 artículos de los cuales se seleccionaron 35 que cumplieron requisitos preestablecidos, reconociéndose que en el manejo perioperatorio con fluidos cristaloides se observó disminución en el riesgo de complicaciones postquirúrgicas y costos hospitalarios en relación a coloides, sin embargo es de importancia individualizar en la práctica clínica de cada pacientes en función de las condiciones prequirúrgicas.
Conclusiones: La Fluidoterapia de tipo restrictiva en conjunto con los fármacos de tipo cristaloide y la monitorización no invasiva en el manejo perioperatorio en pacientes adultos, ha demostrado disminuir el riesgo de complicaciones y el tiempo de estancia hospitalaria.
PENDIDIKAN NILAI: KONSEP DAN IMPLEMENTASINYA DALAM DUNIA PENDIDIKAN
Authors: Prasetiya Benny , Rofi Sofyan
Published: July 2022

The formation of values as the core of national education goals is certainly not immediately tangible for granted, but it takes an effort of education in a systematic and well-planned. One form of the government's efforts to achieve national education goals is to organize educational services for all citizens through units of the education as education providers track, level and type of education that is required by law.In this case, the school as an institution (institution) education which is a container where the educational process is done, have a complex and dynamic system. In its activities, the school is a place that is not just a gathering place for students and teachers, but are in the order of the system complex and interrelated. Keywords: education, values
STUDI ANALISIS MUATAN PEMBELAJARAN FIQIH DI MADRASAH ALIYAH DI KOTA PROBOLINGGO
Authors: Fida Imanuddin Abil
Published: July 2022

Materi pembelajaran ilmu fiqih bagi siswa di Madrasah Aliyah menjadi salah satu inti (core) pembelajaran dikarenakan ilmu fiqih adalah pengetahuan yang akan menuntun siswa menjadi manusia yang mempunyai jiwa sosial tinggi. Dengan memahami konsep fiqih yang benar, siswa akan memahami bahwa perbedaan pendapat yang ada di kalangan masyarakat adalah sebuah keniscayaan yang tidak bisa terelakkan. Pemahaman tersebut akan membawa siswa untuk mempunyai sikap toleransi antar ummat Islam dalam menyikapi perbedaan pendapat. Hal ini menjadi signifikan mengingat muatan pembelajaran fiqih di Madrasah Aliyah selama ini hanya berkutat pada pemberian wacana sederhana tanpa penguatan untuk meningkatkan daya analisa siswa. Berangkat dari pemikiran tersebut diatas, tema-tema pelajaran fiqih di Madrasah Aliyah yang berkaitan dengan kehidupan sosial menjadi sangat penting agar siswa pada Madrasah Aliyah tidak hanya belajar doktrin fiqih yang sudah ‘matang’, namun juga mampu belajar untuk memahami akulturasi ilmu fiqih ke dalam kehidupan sosial masyarakat Indonesia. Tulisan ini bermaksud memberikan analisis mengenai peran fiqih dalam menanamkan pemahaman kepada siswa terhadap nilai-nilai syariat dalam kehidupan sosial. Teori dan konsep yang akan dijadikan rujukan dalam penelitian ini adalah fiqih sosial, konsep maṣālih dan maqāṣid syarī’ah
AGAMA, LINGKUNGAN DAN KEBERLANJUTAN HIDUP MANUSIA
Authors: Hidayah Nuril , Adawiyah Robiatul
Published: July 2022

Dunia sedang menghadapi krisis ekologi selama beberapa dekade. Agama dianggap dapat memainkan peran penting dalam menghadapi krisis ini karena posisi sentralnya dalam membentuk prilaku manusia terhadap alam. Artikel ini berusaha mengungkapkan sebab mengapa demikian dan berusaha mengonseptualisasikan bagaimana agama dapat memainkan peranan tersebut. Dalam hal itu, artikel ini juga mendeskripsikan beberapa lapisan masyarakat di mana kontribusi agama dapat diberikan dan beberapa strategi yang dapat dilakukan.
INTERKONEKSI SAINS DAN AGAMA DALAM PENGEMBANGAN PENDIDIKAN ISLAM DI SMA MUHAMMADIYAH 2 SIDOARJO
Authors: Machsun Toha , Istikomah Istikomah , Romadlon Dzulfikar Akbar , Rojii Mohamad
Published: July 2022

Problematika dikotomi antara sains dan Agama telah menjadi topik pembahasan yang banyak dikaji oleh peneliti untuk dicarikan solusi terbaiknya, namun faktanya hingga saat ini problem tersebut masihlah hadir di tengah masyarakat. melihat fakta tersebut SMA Muhammadiyah 2 Sidoarjo hadir sebagai percontohan dengan membawa konsep interkoneksi sains dan Agama dalam upaya pengembangan pendidikan Agama Islam dan juga mencoba untuk mengikis dikotomi antara sains dan Agama. penelitian ini merupakan penelitian lapangan dengan metode kualitatif dan pendekatan studi kasus. Teknik analisis data dengan pengumpulan data, reduksi data, penyajian data dan penarikan kesimpulan. Tujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk mengungkap konsep, bentuk, dan dampak positif dari interkoneksi sains dan Agama dalam pengembangan pendidikan Islam. Hasil peneltian menunjukkan bahwa konsep interkoneksi di sekolah tersebut diwujudkan dalam bentuk bangunan kurikulum yang baku dan diterapkan dalam proses pendidikan. Bentuk interkoneksi diwujudkan dengan penggabungan kurikulum nasional dan kurikulum ISMUBA Khas sekolah Muhammadiyah, serta berbagai kegiatan ekstra. Dampak positif bagi siswa yakni menumbuhkan budaya islami dan karakter islami dalam diri peserta didik, penagalaman belajar yang menumbuhkan kreatifitas dan bijak dalam menata niat untuk menuntut ilmu serta prestasi gemilang di kancah nasional maupun internasional. Sementara bagi guru, Interkoneksi sains dan agama berdampak positif bagi pengembangan diri dan karier.
RELEVANSI KONSEP PENDIDIKAN ISLAM PERSPEKTIF IMAM AL-GHAZALI DALAM PENGAJARAN DI STAI MUHAMMADIYAH TULUNGAGUNG
Authors: Zainuddin M Riza
Published: July 2022

Pada kajian ini akan peneliti paparkan tentang bagaimana relevansi konsep pendidikan Islam pespektif Imam Al-Ghazali dalam pengajaran di STAI Muhammadiyah Tulungagung dengan pendekatan studi pustaka. STAI Muhammadiyah Tulungagung dalam penyelenggaraan sistem pendidikannya berlandasakan kepada Undang-Undang Nomor 20 Tahun 2003, tentang Sistem Pendidikan Nasional. Di mana STAI Muhammadiyah Tulungagung merupakan jalur pendidikan formal dengan jenjang pendidikan tinggi dan jenis pendidikannya adalah keagamaan. Secara umum konsep pendidikan Islam hasil pemikiran Imam Al-Ghazali dalam pengajaran di STAI Muhammadiyah Tulungagung sangat relevan memiliki keterkaitan dan saling berhubungan. Hal ini terlihat dari hasil pemikiran beliau tentang pendidikan Islam adalah usaha yang baik, menuju jalan untuk mendekatkan diri kepada Allah dan untuk mendapatkan kebahagiaan dunia dan akhirat. Dan dalam pengajaran di STAI Muhammadiyah Tulungagung saat ini mengacu kepada kurikulum KKNI yang didalamnya memuat salah satu capaian pembelajaran tentang sikap dan tata nilai yaitu Bertakwa kepada Tuhan Yang Maha Esa. Sehingga konsep hasil pemikiran Imam Al-Ghazali ketika disinkronkan dalam pengajaran di STAI Muhammadiyah Tulungagung sudah sangat relevan dan dapat saling melengkapi untuk optimalisasi praktik pengajaran yang sudah berjalan saat ini. Terlebih lagi konsep pendidikan Islam Imam Al-Ghazali dapat dijadikan bahan rujukan inovasi untuk dikombinasikan ke dalam tujuan pembelajaran, kurikulum, pendidik, peserta didik dan metode pembelajaran di STAI Muhammadiyah Tulungagung.