bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Knowledge, Attitude and Practice of Patients Opting for a Single Implant Over a 3-Unit Bridge Amongst Practicing Dental Surgeons
Authors: Panda Sangram , Sinha Anamika , Garhnayak Mirna , Mohapatra Abhijita
Published: May 2024

This study determines the knowledge, attitude, and practice of patients opting for a single implant over a 3-unit Bridge amongst practicing dental surgeons. Using a Google questionnaire, a descriptive cross-sectional study was executed amongst dental surgeons practicing with undergraduate and post-graduate degrees. Data obtained from the study were recorded in Microsoft Excel 2007 version, and SPSS version 18.0 was used. Most of the dental surgeons who participated in the study have been practicing prosthodontic restoration with the help of implants. The calculation of statistical analysis, such as mean and standard deviation and analysis between variations, was done using student t-tests, and the association between variables was determined using Chi-square. A value was found significant when the p-value was less than 0.05. The treatment options available for restoring an edentulous site vary and depend on several factors, among which economic factors and patient awareness stand high in the pyramid. This study has brought forward many aspects that need to be considered in replacing the edentulous site that dominates the current scenario in dental practice.
Amalgamation of Technology Adoption Model (TAM) and Conjoint Analysis to Understand Consumers’ Perception of Wearable Health-Tech Devices
Authors: Maheswari B Uma
Published: May 2024

Wearable health-tech devices (WHTD) are increasingly used by individuals for early identification of symptoms and treatment. This study investigates the factors influencing consumers' attitudes and intentions towards adopting WHTD in the southern states of India. The research study uses the Technology Acceptance Model (TAM) and conjoint analysis. Data was collected from 259 respondents through a structured questionnaire. Structural equation modelling was employed to analyze the data. The findings reveal that perceived benefits, technology characteristics, individual characteristics, health interests, and perceived risk significantly influence consumers' attitudes towards WHTD and their intention to adopt these devices. The conjoint analysis revealed that tracking heart rate, steps, and breathing were considered the most important attributes for a WHTD. The study provides valuable insights for marketers and developers to understand the drivers and preferences of consumers regarding WHTD, which can contribute to the design and promotion of innovative wearable healthcare technologies. This study used an amalgamation of the Technology Acceptance Model and Conjoint Analysis to understand the factors influencing the adoption of WHTD. The study further explores the combination of features that consumers prefer in these devices, which provides valuable insights into the design and manufacture of the WHTD.
Experimental Investigation of Engine Characteristics Fuelled with Emulsified and Nano Emulsified Citrus Limon Seed Biodiesel
Authors: Padmanabhan S
Published: May 2024

The exploration and advancement of alternative fuels serve as catalysts for innovation in energy technologies, fostering economic growth and offering sustainable solutions for transportation and industry. The process of emulsifying lowgrade diesel fuel enhances the atomization and mixing of the fuel with air, resulting in improved combustion efficiency, decreased emissions, and enhanced fuel efficiency. The introduction of nanoparticles into the emulsion results in an increase in the surface area of the fuel droplets, leading to enhanced atomization and improved combustion efficiency. The enhanced dispersion of particles in the air facilitates improved interaction, leading to decreased emissions of nitrogen oxides and particulate matter, contributing to the promotion of environmental sustainability. This study examines the performance and emission characteristics of a single-cylinder diesel engine when biodiesel derived from citrus limon seeds is combined with emulsified citrus limon seed biodiesel and nano-emulsified biodiesel. The nECLB had 2.57–4.2% braking thermal efficiency above the ECLB. Specific fuel consumption was 7.8% to 13.4% lower for the nECLB than the ECLB. The nECLB emitted 8.5% less HC and 21% less CO than the ECLB. When utilising base diesel, nECLB reduced nitrogen oxide and smoke emissions by 50%–65% and 0.5%–1.5%, respectively
Does Artificial Intelligence Mediate between Ergonomics and the Drivers of Ergonomics Innovations - an Empirical Evidence
Authors: Priyanka M  , Subashini R
Published: May 2024

The purpose of this study is to examine how the field of ergonomics has been significantly influenced by the advancements made in artificial intelligence (AI), resulting in substantial progress in various aspects of modern society. This research aims to investigate the intricate relationship between AI technology and the development of ergonomic solutions, providing valuable insights into the transformative effects of AI-driven approaches on the creation and evaluation of ergonomic environments and systems. Furthermore, this study analyzes the interaction between AI-based data analytics and the concept of innovative ergonomic design, highlighting their potential to enhance workplace ergonomics, product design, and user experience. Additionally, we explore the advancements and challenges in this dynamic domain, underscoring the importance of adopting a comprehensive approach that combines the computational capabilities of AI with a deep understanding of human factors. Lastly, this research emphasizes the crucial role of artificial intelligence (AI) in shaping the trajectory of ergonomics, a discipline that resides at the intersection of technological advancements and human well-being. Consequently, there is an augmentation in the overall safety conditions within the workplace, leading to diminished risks and monetary advantages for companies. AI integration in ergonomics enables customization of ergonomic solutions, such as adaptable desks and chairs, to match the specific body dimensions and preferences of individuals
Analysis the Influence of Talent Management Practices on Employee Retention: Mediating Role of Job Satisfaction
Authors: Mathur Shreya , Srivastava Nandini
Published: May 2024

The main aim of the present study was to conduct an in-depth investigation into the impact of "talent management practices" and "employee retention" in private sector banks in the Jaipur area. In addition, the study aimed to explore the potential of job satisfaction as a mediator for improving the relationship between the two variables above. To achieve these objectives, a structured questionnaire was distributed to a research sample of 200 employees who were randomly selected from six private sector banks in the Jaipur circle. A quantitative research method was used for data collection, and the research instrument consisted of a self-administered questionnaire. The convenience sampling technique was used to select the research participants. The proposed hypotheses were evaluated using a structural equation model. The study's results revealed a strong and significant positive relationship between talent management practices in banks and staff retention. Furthermore, the study found that job satisfaction played a crucial role in mediating this relationship between the independent and dependent variables. Overall, the study employed a wellfitted model to clarify the relationship between talent management practices and employee retention in private-sector banks. The findings of this research could be valuable for banks in the Jaipur area and other organizations in the financial industry that are interested in enhancing their talent management practices and retaining their valuable employees.
Investigation of Substitution Energy for Engines Recovered from Synthetic Fuels Enhanced by Dimethyl Ether
Authors: Nachippan N Murugu , Padmanabhan S  , ASM Udayakumar , Anbazhagan R
Published: May 2024

Climate change and the depletion of fossil fuel reserves, it is important to utilize alternative fuels, which can help ease its impact on the environment. Besides, waste disposal is an important aspect to take into account, especially given the versatility and financial feasibility of synthetic polymers. The research in the article refers to the investigation of the synthetic fuel’s effectiveness, which is produced using waste synthetic polymer, and, due to the mixture of dimethyl ether in diesel engines, serves as an addition to this fuel. The performance and emission characteristics of biodiesel derived from synthetic rubber through the pyrolysis process are examined in this study. Furthermore, dimethyl ether is introduced as an additive at two different volume concentrations, specifically 25% and 50%, with the aim of improving the engine characteristics. The impact of these additives on the overall biodiesel performance and emissions is thoroughly investigated to provide insights into the potential benefits of utilizing synthetic rubber-derived biodiesel in combination with dimethyl ether in engine applications.
The Wax and Wane of CPO Prices in India: A DCC Approach to Understanding Market Sentiment
Authors: Supriya R  , Mamilla Rajesh
Published: May 2024

This study provides a detailed analysis of Crude Palm Oil (CPO) price dynamics, focusing on the relationship between spot and future prices during significant global events, notably the COVID-19 pandemic and the Ukraine-Russia conflict. Utilizing Dynamic Conditional Correlation (DCC) models, the research examines conditional returns and covariance, as well as the correlation trends in the Crude Palm Oil (CPO) market. The study reveals critical insights into market behavior during these tumultuous times. For instance, sharp increases in covariance during key periods suggest strong movement synchronicity between spot and future prices, potentially driven by market-altering events. The onset of COVID-19 and the escalation of the Ukraine-Russia conflict are identified as significant influencers, disrupting global supply chains and impacting global food supplies, which in turn affect both spot and future Crude Palm Oil (CPO) prices. Additionally, the research finds a dynamic correlation trend between the future and spot prices of Crude Palm Oil (CPO). Starting with a strong positive correlation in 2018, the study observes a gradual decrease in this correlation, especially after 2020. This trend indicates diverging market forces or perceptions, particularly in response to the COVID-19 pandemic and the ongoing Ukraine-Russia conflict. Such fluctuations in correlation suggest varying market sentiments and expectations, which have implications for market risk assessment, hedging strategies, and speculative activities
Is the Influence of International Oil Price Changes on Economic Growth Significant in India?
Authors: Mishra SK , Mishra PK , Sarangi MK
Published: May 2024

The changes in the price of oil by creating supply-side shocks, inflation risks, and exchange rate risks, generate havoc in the development process of oil-importing countries like India. In this perspective, this study examined the degree and direction of connection among the price of oil and economic growth in India while controlling for the influences of exchange rate, real interest rate, rate of inflation, net inflows of foreign direct investment, and trade openness. The work uses the auto-regressive distributed lag bounds test approach and provides evidence in support of the negative effect of oil price changes on the long-run growth of the Indian economy when net inflows of foreign direct investment and foreign exchange rate exert statistically significant negative effects on this relationship. However, trade openness has a statistically significant positive effect. It is further observed that this long-run relationship has a convergence tendency towards the equilibrium value through short-run adjustments, thereby making the estimated relationship stable. The implication is that international oil price fluctuations can be used to predict the country's long-run economic growth. Besides, a policy effort is required to promote alternative energy consumption at home to keep oil demand under control. Furthermore, trade policies are required to be revisited to boost exports by the country to accommodate the negative effects of increases in the price of oil at the international level on economic growth.
Analysis of the Possibilities of Carrying Out Attacks on the Functions of Transferring Control to Operating System Console Using Active Intelligence Methods
Authors: Cherckesova Larisa , Revyakina Elena , Safaryan Olga , Porksheyan Vitaliy , Kazaryan Maxim
Published: May 2024

This paper researches the possibility of conducting attacks on the console control transfer functions using active intelligence methods. The research employs a comprehensive approach involving ports scanning, directories searching, parameters modifying, and credentials searching based on a user dictionary. Additionally, the study involves the development of a software tool designed to detect vulnerabilities in network nodes. The software developed within the framework of this study is delivered in the form of two modules, the first module contains the main program with the mechanisms implemented in it to indicate the possibility of attacks, with an emphasis on current web applications and services. Checking for the possibility of an attack for any network node is that first a list of requests is compiled, the purpose of which is to identify weaknesses of a web application running on the server, and a list of expected responses from the server is also compiled for these requests. After that request goes to the server, the program waits for responses from the server, and if the expected responses from the compiled list coincide with the actual ones, then this fact signals the possibility of an attack on the web application. The second module stores localization dictionaries responsible for the presence of two interface languages in the program – Russian and English. The result of this work is the MaxNetScanner2022 software, which identifies the possibility of an attack on the system control transfer functions using active intelligence tools.
Homenaje al Dr. Francisco Velasco Campos Fundador de la Sociedad Latinoamericana de Neurocirugía Funcional y Estereotaxia (SLANFE)
Authors: Jiménez Ponce Fiacro
Published: May 2024

Homenaje al Dr. Francisco Velasco Campos Fundador de la Sociedad Latinoamericana de Neurocirugía Funcional y Estereotaxia (SLANFE)
La neuromodulación en el tratamiento de los trastornos del movimiento
Authors: Jiménez Ponce Fiacro , Carrillo-Ruiz José D. , Velasco Campos Francisco , Piedimonte Fabián
Published: May 2024

La neuromodulación (excitación o inhibición reversible de sistemas neuronales por medio de corriente eléctrica o sustancias químicas) ha sido ampliamente utilizada en el tratamiento de la enfermedad de Parkinson (EP) y con menor frecuencia en distonías (D), temblor esencial (TE) y la enfermedad de Tourette (ET).
Los sitios anatómicos que han demostrado ser eficientes clínicamente son el núcleo ventromedial el tálamo (EP y TE), los núcleos de la línea media (ET y discinesias), el globo pálido interno (EP y D), globo pálido externo (ET), núcleo subtalámico de Lüys (EP y TE), núcleo pedúnculopontino (EP), zona incerta (EP) y particularmente las radiaciones prelemniscales (EP y TE).
La interrelación de estas estructuras ha sido estudiada ampliamente pero aún existen interrogantes acerca de la forma en que están organizadas. No obstante que la neuromodulación del núcleo subtalámico ha demostrado ser eficiente en el tratamiento de la EP, otros sitios anatómicos emergentes podrían tener mayor eficacia o menor morbilidad, como las radiaciones prelemniscales y la zona incerta. El circuito córtico-estriado-tálamo-cortical y su regulación por medio del sistema dopaminérgico nigro-estriatal son hasta hoy la mejor explicación de la triada (temblor, rigidez y bradicinesia) de la EP. Las D y la ET podrían responder mejor a la neuromodulación del globo pálido externo o del tálamo medial.
Un sistema activador proveniente del tallo cerebral desde la formación reticular hasta el tálamo (núcleo pedúnculo-pontino, radiaciones prelemniscales, zona incerta y núcleos de la línea media del tálamo) podría jugar un papel alterno en la regulación del movimiento, y debiera ser estudiado.
Uso del estimulador del nervio vago en la epilepsia refractaria
Authors: Petre César , Bartuluch Marcelo , Pomata Hugo
Published: May 2024

Introducción: La estimulación del nervio vago (ENV) es una alternativa terapéutica para los pacientes con epilepsia refractaria. Comunicamos los resultados respecto a la intensidad y frecuencia, eficacia, confiabilidad y efectos neuropsicológicos en la epilepsia fármaco-resistente.
Pacientes y métodos: Desde junio de 1999, fueron implantados 23 pacientes. Revisamos en forma retrospectiva la evolución de 21 de ellos. En 16 pacientes ésta fue la primera cirugía (ENV) y 5 fueron implantados luego de realizar otra cirugía de epilepsia. Diez fueron niños (edades: 6-16 años) y 11 adultos (edades: 17-28 años). El seguimiento duró 65 meses en promedio. Los parámetros de estimulación: períodos de "encendido" y "apagado": 30 seg/ 5 min; frecuencia: 30 Hz; ancho de pulso: 500 μseg; intensidad: 0,75-2,50 mA. Usamos una ficha para monitorizar la evolución de cada paciente. Todos estaban medicados con politerapia. Establecimos como resultado muy bueno si las crisis disminuían en frecuencia y/o intensidad mayor al 50%, bueno entre el 25 y el 45% y sin cambios si la respuesta fue menor al 25%. Se consideró los datos de la historia clínica, convulsiones, implantes, parámetros y efectos adversos. La prótesis fue implantada y conectada con dos electrodos helicoidales alrededor del nervio vago izquierdo.
Resultados: En 13 pacientes (62%) se obtuvo resultados muy buenos, 4 tuvieron buenos resultados con mejoría en la calidad de vida, comportamiento, humor y aspecto neurocognitivo y 4 no tuvieron cambios significativos. Los resultados fueron aún mejores (80%) en el grupo de los pacientes en quienes la ENV se asoció a callosotomía u otro tipo de cirugía de epilepsia previa. Las complicaciones fueron la migración del generador en un caso y estimulación prolongada en otro. No hubo infecciones posquirúrgicas. Los efectos adversos fueron leves y transitorios; los hallazgos más frecuente fueron alteraciones en la voz y tos durante la estimulación. El generador fue cambiado en 3 pacientes luego de 50 meses. La edad del paciente al momento del implante no se relacionó con el resultado.
Conclusiones: La estimulación del nervio vago constituye una opción quirúrgica para tratar la epilepsia refractaria. La mejoría en la intensidad, frecuencia, calidad de vida, comportamiento y humor es muy importante para el paciente y su familia. Pocos son los efectos colaterales y son bien tolerados. El recambio del generador tampoco representó dificultades.
Estimulación de la región subtalámica: Indicaciones y resultados
Authors: Espinosa Martínez Jairo
Published: May 2024

La enfermedad de Parkinson es uno de los trastornos del movimiento más frecuentes. La refractariedad al manejo médico y el grado de incapacidad constituyen indicaciones quirúrgicas. Se revisa la anatomía de la región subtalámica aplicada a la Neurocirugía Funcional; se presenta además las indicaciones y los resultados al utilizar esta región y se compara con los obtenidos al estimular el globo pálido interno. La estimulación bilateral del núcleo subtalámico mejora de manera importante las fluctuaciones, las discinesias y el temblor. La programación del sistema de estimulación subtalámica requiere mayor tiempo que para las radiaciones prelemniscales. Recientemente se ha propuesto este último blanco como tan útil o más efectivo que el núcleo subtalámico para el control del temblor. Los efectos adversos se presentan con la estimulación en ambas regiones y usualmente son reversibles mediante cambios en los parámetros de estimulación.
ABCUR III, Reunión Conjunta de Neurocirugía Funcional y Estereotaxia
Authors: Baabor Marcos , Vázquez Soto Pedro
Published: May 2024

El sur de nuestro continente ha tenido y mantiene una destacada actividad en el escenario internacional de la Neurocirugía Funcional, Radiocirugía y Estereotaxia. Gracias a reconocidas personalidades que, individualmente, introdujeron y difundieron profundos cambios en la interpretación y tratamiento de la epilepsia, movimientos anormales, dolor crónico, trastornos psiquiátricos, etc. Cabe destacar, asimismo el carácter pionero en el área de la Radiocirugía Estereotáctica tanto con el sistema Linac como mediante el método de Gamma-Knife.Por qué ABCUR? Sencillo, a partir de una iniciativa de los Dres. Luiz Fernando Martins y Fabián Piedimonte, neurocirujanos de Argentina, Brasil, Chile y Uruguay decidimos crear un encuentro científico-social que permitiese transmitir nuestra propia experiencia, éxitos, fracasos e interrogantes en un clima informal y de profunda cordialidad.
Tapu-gogy: Confining profane pedagogy to a new sacredness beyond the educator’s reach
Authors: Olsen-Reeder Vincent
Published: May 2024

This paper is situated around a small exhibition installed in the classics museum of the author’s institution, called Tapu-gogy, in November and December 2022. This work explored what a classroom might be like if pedagogy was locked away from the educator, shelved behind a glass case—too tapu (sacred) for an educator to touch. Following the exhibition’s intent, this paper argues that teaching pedagogy itself - once the most profane element of teaching life for any educator—is now too sacred for the educator to touch. As a sacred object can be to a museum, teaching pedagogy is a hijacked item now resting in a glass cage, untouchable by the experts most adept at handling it—the educators who designed it.
 
The paper clings to Māori understandings of the ‘sacred,’ and as such, interpretations may differ slightly from those this readership may have seen before, if they have seen any at all. In Māori society, we define the sacred as that which is tapu. To aid the reader’s understanding of this particular interpretation of the sacred, the paper uses well-known discussions around neoliberalism, the pandemic, and digital teaching pedagogy to make its arguments. It further hovers around the most recent literature on these topics from 2022, as the pandemic weighs so heavily upon the topic in the paper.
Computer Simulation of a Capillary “Jump” of a Mercury Drop or an Air Bubble Under Conditions of Short-Term Weightlessness
Authors: Shoikhedbrod Michael
Published: May 2024

The capillary “jump” of drop of mercury or an air bubble that occurs during the transition of gravity acceleration from earth to microgravity is called a drop of mercury sharp “jump” starting from the bottom of a container with water, where it is located, to its top or a sharp “jump” of the surface of the air shell, which has turned into a spherical air bubble, starting from the top of a container with water down to the bottom of the container. Article presents both a computer model of a capillary “jump” of a mercury drop in a container with water and computer model of a capillary “jump” of an air bubble in a container with water, previously developed by author during the transition of gravitational acceleration from earthly to microgravity. The developed computer models, implemented in the Turbo C and Turbo Basic computer languages, permitted to simulate on the computer display a capillary “jump” of mercury drop and an air bubble in container with water; quantitatively to calculate the energy of motion of a capillary “jump” of a mercury drop and an air bubble in container with water during the transition of the acceleration of gravity from earth to microgravity. The results of calculations of the energy of motion of a capillary “jump” of a mercury drop showed that the surface tension of a mercury drop plays a significant role in the driving of a mercury drop compared to its density. Flight tests have shown that the developed computer models can be successfully used in main systems of spacecraft under conditions of microgravity to predict the occurrence of a capillary “jump” of wide range real mercury drops and air bubbles in these systems.
ineficiência da legislação brasileira em relação ao crime de pornografia de vingança
Authors: Dias Renan Rossini , Alfaya Natalia Maria Ventura da Silva
Published: May 2024

O presente artigo tem como objetivo abordar os principais pontos que fragilizam o tratamento jurídico dado pelo ordenamento brasileiro no que diz respeito ao crime de pornografia de vingança, crime esse que ao longo das últimas duas décadas vem crescendo expressivamente devido aos avanços tecnológicos e de como as relações sociais são alteradas mediante a essas novas tecnologias. Contudo, importante ressaltar que por mais que a tecnologia, um mundo conectado e de rápido acesso e troca de informações, e um modelo de exposição e objetificação mais recorrente, são apenas reforços para a prática do crime mencionado acima, importante destacar que o mesmo tem sua origem e no modo que o mesmo se desenvolveu no fato de estarmos inseridos em uma sociedade de origem patriarcal, onde muito de um comportamento conservador se mantem presente nos dias atuais. Mesmo que o direito penal tenha trazido nos últimos anos mudanças legislativas em relação a esse tipo de prática ilícita, introduzindo a mesma em tipos penais específicos, ainda assim, fica claro que apenas o direito se mostra insuficiente para a resolução ou uma melhoria significativa da problemática aqui abordada, sendo necessário a adoção de políticas públicas de caráter preventivo, que busquem uma real paridade entre os gêneros para só então termos uma desconstrução da cultura patriarcal que nos cerca.
Optimizing Project-Based Learning in Developing 21st Century Skills: A Future Education Perspective
Authors: Mudinillah Adam , Kuswandi Dedi , Erwin Erwin , Sugiarni Sugiarni , Winarno Winarno , Annajmi Annajmi , Hermansah Sam
Published: May 2024

Many studies show that the effectiveness of project-based learning in the perspective of future education is influenced by 21st century skills. This can be a support to solve any problems faced by students in learning. Therefore, it is important for students to improve 21st century skills as a guide to equip themselves to prepare for the life to come. The purpose of this research is to optimize project-based learning in developing 21st century skills. Creating a new innovation in the perspective of increasingly sophisticated future education, helping students develop more complex and in-depth thinking skills so that it can provide an effective solution related to all forms of challenges that occur in the world of education. The method used in this research is quantitative method. The steps are to make statements related to tips for improving 21st century skills from the perspective of future education. Then formulated into a google form and filled in by middle and high school students. Then the data is collected and then inputted and processed using the spss application. The truth of the data can be proven by the statements made on the google form which are adjusted to the facts that occur in students. Results. Based on effective observation, it is found that 21st century skills play an important role in today's modern learning process. Skills that can equip every student to prepare themselves and realize all forms of life demands that change according to the times. The conclusion of this research is that teachers are advised to understand more about 21st century skills, in order to teach students how to adapt to increasing technological changes, so as to expand learning opportunities and enrich students' learning experiences through skills practiced by teachers.
Design and Fabrication Onion Harvester
Authors: Dr. S. Venkatesan  , Mahesh Kumar V  , Muralidharan RP  , Santhosh K  , Sivasubramaniyan S
Published: May 2024

Agriculture plays a vital role in Indian economy. India is a country which is dependent on farming as a main source of income for many families. As far as Indian scenario is concerned, more than 75 percent farmers are belonging to small and marginal land carrying. So any improvement in the productivity related task help to increase Indian farmer’s status and economy. Now a day’s agriculture equipments have lot of limitation and it required more energy to operate. The purpose of the project is to fabricate and enhance the design specifications of onion harvesting machine for multipurpose onion which should be helpful for the farmers having less & marginal land. Further, the comparative study of onion harvesting from manual method, machine method and proposed machine method is discussed. It is observed from the results that, the proposed machine method shows reasonably good result when compared manual method and machine method
Ferro-Electric RAM
Authors: Vasanthamma. H  , Lakhan Singh Rathore  , Syed Sarfaraz Peer Hussaini  , Inayatulla  , Taralli Vijay
Published: May 2024

Ferroelectric RAM (FRAM) is a promising non-volatile memory technology that combines the advantages of both DRAM and Flash memory. FRAM offers fast read and write speeds, low power consumption, and high endurance, making it suitable for a wide range of applications. It stores data by utilizing the ferroelectric properties of certain materials, which can retain their polarization even when the power is off. This allows FRAM to offer high-speed operation with low power consumption, making it ideal for use in IoT devices, smart cards, and automotive systems
A Review on Transdermal Drug Delivery System (TDDS)
Authors: Vishal Dnyaneshwar Kalatre  , Mrs. Nitin R. Kale  , Dr Gajanan Sanap
Published: May 2024

The transdermal route of administration has numerous advantages over more traditional routes of medicine administration. They contain high bioavailability, lack of first- pass hepatic metabolism, stable tubemedicineconcns., and the fact that the treatment is non-invasive. The biggest hedge to the penetration of medicinalmotes is the external subcaste of the skin, the stratum corneum. therefore, exploration to ameliorate transdermal medicine delivery( TDD) is worthwhile this subcaste is the area of interest. This review composition is written togive content commentary recent advances in TDDS enhancement ways. ways that ameliorate the permeability of the skin have been used developed to ameliorate bioavailability and increase the choice of topical and transdermal medicines is a feasible option. This review describes improvement ways grounded on medicine/ vehicle optimization, e.g selection of medicines, prodrugs and ion dyads, supersaturated medicine results, eutectic systems, complexes, liposomes, vesicles and patches. Strengthening by changing the shell with moisturizing chemical enhancers partitioning and solubility goods affecting crustal lipid and keratin structure bandied Medium of action of penetration enhancers and retarders and they're implicit for clinical use operation is described
Perspectivas decoloniais à família democrática: aportes iniciais para a análise do reconhecimento e da efetivação das transparentalidades
Authors: Matos Ana Carla Harmatiuk , Lima Francielle Elisabet Nogueira
Published: May 2024

O presente artigo busca aportar perspectivas decoloniais ao direito das famílias contemporâneo, em um movimento experimental de radicalização da crítica ao estatuto excludente e à moralidade colonial do discurso jurídico nesse campo. Para tanto, recorre-se à decolonialidade enquanto chave de pensamento capaz de fornecer críticas a concepções hegemônicas sobre gênero e sexualidade, adicionando igualmente tais perspectivas à seara dos direitos humanos para questionar percepções sobre o humano para o direito. Traz-se à baila o exemplo das parentalidades exercidas por pessoas trans (transparentalidades) para corporificar essas considerações e analisar de que forma o exercício do projeto parental que foge à cis-heteronormatividade é acolhido pelas categorias familiaristas atuais. Ao final, pretende-se contribuir para uma possível releitura do paradigma da família democrática, a fim de se reimaginar teorizações e práticas comprometidas com o humano em seu aspecto mais concreto.
Campos Magnéticos – Magnetfelder 1992-2023
Authors: Mayer Stefan
Published: May 2024

Explorando a interseção entre arte e ciência, "Campos Magnéticos – Magnetfelder 1992-2023" de Stefan Mayer oferece uma perspectiva singular sobre como os campos magnéticos podem redefinir nossa experiência do visível e do invisível. Esta obra compila críticas e análises de cerca de 25 trabalhos e séries desenvolvidas ao longo de três décadas, nos quais Mayer manipula forças naturais ocultas para questionar e expandir nossa percepção e orientação espacial. Através de suas instalações, o artista, que se identifica com a Arte Minimalista, desafia as convenções estabelecidas e nos convida a imaginar novas maneiras de interagir com o ambiente. Cada peça revela uma sensibilidade única ao lugar de exposição, adaptando-se ou redefinindo conceitos de acordo com as características específicas do espaço. "Magnetfelder" é uma leitura essencial para quem busca compreender a complexidade e beleza dos fenômenos naturais através das lentes da arte contemporânea.
A Mobile Camera System to Assist in Maintaining Better Posture through the use of Computer Vision and Artificial Intelligence
Authors: Zhang Abby , Park Andrew
Published: May 2024

In an increasingly digital world, maintaining good posture is essential for overall health and well-being. This paper introduces a novel solution, a mobile camera system leveraging computer vision and artificial intelligence (AI) technologies, to assist individuals in maintaining better posture. The system utilizes the camera on a mobile device to continuously monitor the user's posture in real-time. Computer vision algorithms analyze the user's body position and alignment, while AI algorithms provide personalized feedback and guidance based on established ergonomic principles. Through the integration of advanced technologies, the system aims to promote awareness of posture habits and encourage corrective actions to prevent musculoskeletal issues associated with poor posture. This paper discusses the design, implementation, and evaluation of the mobile camera system, highlighting its potential to revolutionize posture management practices and improve overall health outcomes in the digital age.
Integrating Art and Event Management: A Mobile Application Approach to Democratizing Art History Education
Authors: Wang Yujun , Sun Fangzhou
Published: May 2024

This paper presents the development of a mobile application designed to integrate event management with art history education, leveraging Dart and Flutter for frontend development and Python for backend processes, including web scraping [3]. Addressing the gap in accessible cultural education, the app combines intuitive event management with enriching art historical content, aiming to democratize art education and enhance user engagement. Through usability surveys and performance analysis, the application was evaluated for its user interface, content relevance, and technical efficiency [4]. Key findings indicated high usability and educational value, though opportunities for optimization in content loading and responsiveness were identified. Comparative analysis with existing methodologies highlighted our app's broader accessibility and interactive learning potential, surpassing limitations of classroom-bound or high-tech dependent solutions. Experimentation across various user scenarios underscored the app's effectiveness in fostering a dynamic community of art enthusiasts. The results advocate for the app's utility in making art history engaging and accessible, proposing a model for future educational tools.
Recommending Songs for the Right Occasion using Support Vector Machines and Flutter
Authors: Dong Ruoxuan , Ansah Austin Amakye , Wang Shuyu
Published: May 2024

Most people listen to music to regulate mood, achieve self-awareness, and for socialization [9]. 95.6 percent of Americans aged 13 and older listen to some form of audio in their lives. According to a study, people stop finding new music by age 30. Our solution, Vocodex, provides a way for people to find new music related to their mood through emotional state description. Our solution is built with Flutter, which provides the tools needed to build a cross-platform app for Android, Ios, and the web [10]. Our app classifies emotions of up to four different classes and uses that information to fetch songs from a database. Songs are then played with our in-app music player. The model trained to analyze text achieved up to 94% accuracy when retrained on a heavier dataset.
Analysis and Advancement in Domain-Specific Templated Question Answering
Authors: Baranwal Aaditya , Goel Jyotin , Tandon Prashant , Sankhla Renu , Goyal Sukriti
Published: May 2024

This work addresses the challenge of domain-specific question answering through the intelligent composition of tool sequences using a large language model. We formulate the problem as utilizing a set of tools T to answer a query Q by determining the necessary tools, arguments, and execution sequence. Our approach enhances language model capabilities through prompt engineering, leveraging advanced reasoning, and adopting our custom Chain of Thoughts (CoT) inspired strategy for dynamic, cascaded user engagement. Employing multi-task learning broadens knowledge scope, while transfer learning from domains with richer tooling enhances versatility. Runtime compute costs are optimized through distillation. The evaluation shows our method excels in selecting optimal tool combinations for domainspecific queries, outperforming baseline approaches in accuracy and coverage. This approach provides a reusable framework for constructing proficient and cost-effective domain-specific Question Answering (QA) solutions. Key explorations encompass analysis of prompt engineering for tool interfaces, compositional learning across tools, transfer learning from richer domains, and prompt distillation. These facilitate the practical deployment of LLMs for industrial applications.
Investigating Commuter Satisfaction in OLA: Analyzing the Effect of Real-time Pricing on Ride Expenses and Customer Loyalty
Authors: S Lakshmi , R Gopika
Published: May 2024

Innovative ride-hailing services have caused a transformation in the transportation industry. Ola, the pioneer of taxi aggregation services in India, has played a significant role in driving this change. In 2010, students from the esteemed Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Bombay founded Ola. From that time on, its global presence has expanded, now operating in more than 250 cities. Ola is recognized for its user-friendly travel choices, distinguishing itself through innovative business strategies that surpass regular taxi services. Ola’s strategy for operations is founded on the dynamic pricing model, a concept that the company created and brought into the transportation industry. This model demonstrates Ola’s ability to promptly modify pricing by market supply and demand fluctuations. Ola has established itself as a major player in the highly competitive ride-hailing industry, boasting more than 125 million users. This study analyzes the complex connection between Ola’s dynamic pricing strategy and commuter satisfaction. It also aims to analyze the impact of real-time pricing on ride costs and customer retention. This study seeks to uncover the various factors impacting commuter decisions within the growing taxi-hailing industry by analyzing customer satisfaction, decision-making processes, communication openness, app usage trends, and brand reputation. This research provides Ola with important information to enhance customer satisfaction and perfect pricing strategies. To accomplish this, it evaluates how clear the communication is perceived to be, examines the factors that greatly affect commuter satisfaction with Ola’s dynamic pricing, evaluates the impact of pricing on consumer decision-making, and understands the relationship between pricing changes and user interaction. It is essential to grasp the impact of real-time pricing on commuter satisfaction and loyalty to maintain market leadership amidst ongoing transportation sector changes, highlighting Ola’s significant role.
Trailing World Health Assembly Resolution 73.1: Pathway to Quick and Accurate Determination of the Source of Outbreak of COVID-19 in Wuhan, China.
Authors: Obiano Emmanuel Chukwuma
Published: May 2024

For more than four years now, the objective of determining the source of the outbreak of COVID-19 in Wuhan, China and the route of transmission of the infection to the human population has not been achieved despite existing capacity in molecular epidemiology and World Health Assembly Resolution mandating that objective. This study seeks to ascertain the reasons for failure to achieve that objective and to propose feasible alternative strategies to attain that objective quickly and accurately. Exploratory research was adopted, applying the tools of input-output device, data extraction, management by objective, rational decision approach and the deductive model. Fitting the objective of determining the source of the outbreak of COVID-19 as expected output, the actions of key players in the pandemic response (fitted as processors) were evaluated for consistence or otherwise in transforming data/inputs to achieve the output/objective. The study found that the World Health Assembly (WHA) Resolution 73.1 (9 (6)) mandating the World Health Organization (WHO) to pursue the objective of determining the source of the outbreak of COVID-19 was not diligently and committedly implemented; that the WHO and China have deliberately evaded that objective; that previous and ongoing studies focusing on the circulation of SARS-CoV-2 in other countries and similar themes are diversionary and unnecessary workload that depart from the core objective; and that adopting a five-point alternative strategy will ensure the attainment of the core objective within 14 days, including: (i) re-phrasing of the WHA mandate for specificity; (ii) subjecting all possible pathways of transmission to scrutiny; (iii) adopting “confirmed” genetic sequences of SARS-CoV-2 for subsequent use in molecular epidemiology; (iv) establishing a ‘red circle’ of 2 km radius from the Huanan wet market for top-priority epidemiologic investigation; (v) review of Resolution WHA73.1(9 (6)) at upcoming WHA to expressly prescribe unfettered right of access to the international study team and sanction for non-compliance. The study concludes that determining the source of the outbreak of COVI-19 in Wuhan, China is an important objective that should be accomplished within 14 days considering existing capacity in molecular epidemiology, if avoidable impediments are removed.
Socio-Economic Impact of COVID-19 Pandemic Among Lower Income Group of People in Pakistan
Authors: Qureshi Irum , Manzoor Iram , Muzammil Zunaira , Muzammil Zufishan , Karamat Hamna , Mubashar Zarmeen
Published: May 2024

Objective: To determine the Socio-economic Impact of COVID-19 Pandemic among lower income group of people in Lahore, Pakistan Material and Methods: An analytical cross-sectional study design was used for conducting this research from April 2021 to September 2021 in Lahore and a self-structured questionnaire with multiple variables was filled by 274 participants. Non- Probability type of convenience sampling technique was used for data collection after informed consent. This paper was structured into two sections: The initial part addressed the socio-economic challenges experienced by impoverished individuals amidst the coronavirus pandemic. The subsequent section assessed the current state of Pakistan's healthcare system. Chi-square test was used for qualitative data analysis and p-value <0.05 was taken as significant. Results: Most of the participants (65.7%) in this survey were males and had an income of up to Rs.20,000/ month (70.1%).Out of total, 254 (92.7%) respondents had profound impact of Covid-19 on their lives economically. Majority of them 152(55.5%) visited public places while 133(48.5%) avoided social gatherings like marriages, funerals, religious events etc. during pandemic. More than half of the participants agreed that hospital beds and oxygen were neither available nor it was affordable during their stay at hospital. A significant association was found between family income of respondents and financial crisis faced by respondents when sick with covid-19(p-value=0.05), monthly income suffered due to lockdown or decrease in economy (p-value=0.04) and loan was taken to fulfill their household needs during pandemic (p-value=0.00). Conclusion: The study showed that 254 (92.7%) respondents had profound impact of Covid-19 on their lives economically. A significant association was found between family income of respondents and financial crisis faced by respondents when sick with covid-19, monthly income suffered due to lockdown or decreases in economy and loan taken to fulfill their household needs during pandemic.
Post-traumatic Stress Disorder in Women in Post-Natal Period
Authors: Arshad Muneeza , Sadaqat Ameelia , Afzal Rabia , Arshad Hafsa , Rasheed Irem , Farooq Khan Mohammad Mustafa
Published: May 2024

Objective: To assess and evaluate the presence of post-traumatic stress disorder and its associated factors affecting the women in post-natal period. Material and Methods: Data was collected through a cross-sectional survey from February 2023-July, 2023 at the Department of obstetrics and gynaecology, Ghurki Trust Teaching Hospital Lahore and 101 women fulfilling various diagnostic criteria for post-traumatic stress disorder in post-natal period were included in the study. PTSD symptoms were assessed using the “City Birth Trauma Scale” (CBTS) questionnaire including various stratification of events. SPSS 27.0 software was used for data analysis. Results: The results showed the possible outcome of several factors such as mode of delivery, family system, support and terms with partner or any previous psychiatric illness/PTSD or PTSD following child birth. Women with partner support had a significantly lower incidence of distress & impairment symptoms (33.3%) compared to those without support (81.8%) as p<.05. Conclusion: Our study depicted statistically significant link between PTSD criteria for distress and impairment and partner support and good terms with partner. Given that, partner support ought to be more than what is provided to lower the incidence of PTSD in women following child birth.
Volunteering for a Job: Creativity and Tanzanian Youth
Authors: Cutright Chelsea
Published: May 2024

This paper explores motivations behind voluntary activities of youth in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, during an increasingly common period of ‘waithood,’ characterized by prolonged status as youth and delay in adulthood due to challenges with unemployment. Drawing on ethnographic anthropological fieldwork conducted in 2019, this paper uses stories of two youths from two youth-led organizations located in Dar es Salaam to explore differing motivations for engaging in volunteering. These examples illustrate how volunteering either acts as a stepping-stone to future employment or as a replacement for formal employment, dependent on class identity. It is argued that for Tanzanian youths, volunteering is a creative response to the challenges of waithood. This paper suggests that policymakers and civil society organizations addressing youth issues in Tanzania should recognize the diverse motivations and creative and strategic dimensions of volunteering to better support young people in navigating waithood and their futures.