bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Tingkat Pengetahuan Swamedikasi Terhadap Penanganan Penyakit Skabies (Sarcopies scabiei) di Pondok Pesantren Se-Kota Singkawang
Authors: Apriliyanti Dea Nur , Kusharyanti Indri , Purwanti Nera Umilia
Published: January 2024

Data yang diperoleh dari Kemenkes RI, di Indonesia didapatkan jumlah penderita skabies sebesar 6.915.135 (2,9%) dari jumlah penduduk 238.452.952 jiwa di tahun 2017. Faktor yang diyakini berhubungan dengan kejadian skabies adalah tingkat pengetahuan seseorang. Metode penelitian ini adalah kuantitatif dengan pendekatan potong lintang (cross sectional), penyajian tingkat pengetahuan dengan data primer yang didapatkan melalui kuesioner. Teknik pengambilan sampel dengan Non-probability sampling dan diperoleh total responden sebanyak 106  responden yang memenuhi kriteria inklusi. Hasil penelitian didapatkan sebesar 48,1% responden yang mendapat hasil dalam rentang baik, 28,3% cukup dan 23,6% kurang.
Factors Affecting Frailty Scores in Elderly with Chronic Kidney Disease Undergoing Regular Haemodialysis at Haji Adam Malik Hospital
Authors: Lubis Syarifah Dian Rosa , Ariestine Dina Aprillia , Purba Ariantho Sidasuha
Published: January 2024

Background: The prevalence of frailty in the elderly population is reported to be >60% in haemodialysis-dependent CKD patients. According to the Comprehensive Geriatric Assessment, several factors can influence frailty score. Identification of these risk factors is essential to improve and enhance the quality of care for CKD patients with frailty.
Method: This is a cross sectional study done on elderly CKD patients undergoing routine haemodialysis at Haji Adam Malik Hospital Medan. Bivariate and multivariate data analysis was done to analyze correlations of factors towards frailty score.
Results: From 62 samples, there was a correlation of age (p=0.019; R 0.298); nutritional factors (p<0.001; R -0.666); comorbidities (p<0.001; R 0.556); functional status (p<0.001; R -0.875); mental status (p<0.001; R -0.711); depression (p<0.001; R 0.557) with frailty and no correlation of gender with frailty (p=0.962). Multivariate analysis of all factors toward frailtyshowed significant p values in CCI, MMSE and ADL respectively 0.006; 0.004; 0.000 with R2 value of 80.1%.
Conclusion: There were strong correlations on better geriatric nutritional, functional and mental status on a lower frailty score. Comorbidity severity and depression increased frailty scores moderately. Increasing age may increase frailty scores with a weak correlation magnitude. There was no significant correlation between gender and frailty. Multivariate analysis showed CCI, MMSE and ADL as the variables influencing frailty most.

Keywords: Frailty, chronic kidney disease, haemodialysis.
A Clinical Study to Ascertain the Efficacy of Various Potencies of “Rauwolfia Serpentina” in Anxiety Related Hypertension in Middle Age Group Adults
Authors: Siddiqui Faizaan Ahmed , Sriharitha Ambala
Published: January 2024

In India, hypertension is an evolving issue. The prevalence pattern increased with age group. Hypertension is caused by a variety of variables, including psychological ones like stress and anxiety. All age groups are experiencing higher levels of stress and anxiety, but middle-aged persons (20–45) are particularly affected since they have multiple competing responsibilities, such as being a working adult, a husband, parents, and adult children. Homoeopathy offers a safe and cost-effective treatment for such health issues. A one-year project was taken up to study the effectiveness of Rauwolfia Serpentina in different potencies in improving anxiety related hypertension. Statistical result showed a two-tailed P value of less than 0.0001indicating that intervention has a significant role.

Keywords: Anxiety, Hypertension, Rauwolfia Serpentina, Homoeopathy
Comparison of gait and sagittal plane arm swing between individuals with adolescent idiopathic scoliosis and healthy individuals
Authors: TEKIN S , YAGCI G , TOPUZ S , DEMIRKIRAN G
Published: January 2024

Arm swing and energy consumption play an important role in the realization of an effective gait. However, research on arm swing and energy consumption during gait in individuals with adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS) is limited. The aim of this study was to investigate the spatiotemporal characteristics of gait, arm swing angles in the sagittal plane, energy consumption in individuals with AIS, to compare them with their healthy peers in this regard. 26 diagnosed with AIS and 21 healthy were included in this study. Evaluation measures were based on the Cobb angle, axial trunk rotation, trunk symmetry, sagittal curve measurements, spatiotemporal characteristics of gait with the GAITRite electronic walkway, sagittal plane arm swing with two video-camera recordings, and energy consumption. There were a decrease in right- sided sagittal arm swing, an increase in energy consumption, in left-side step time and right-side double support time in the scoliosis group compared to the control group. The other spatiotemporal characteristics of the gait were similar in both groups. The evaluation of arm swing, energy consumption, and gait of individuals with AIS may contribute to the development of rehabilitation programs by better identifying the deficiencies of individuals with AIS.
Minimally invasive corrective derotational osteotomy for proximal phalanx malrotation
Authors: CAEKEBEKE P , VAN MELKEBEKE L , DUERINCKX J
Published: January 2024

Fractures of the phalanges may result in a challenging complication known as malrotation, which can adversely affect the functionality of the fingers during flexion, leading to scissoring. The standard surgical approach for correcting this condition involves open corrective osteotomy and derotation, often at the level of the metacarpal, which includes the use of different techniques for osteotomy and fixation. However, postoperative complications such as finger stiffness and hardware irritation are common. To overcome these limitations, we present a novel and minimally invasive corrective osteotomy technique for malunited proximal phalanx fractures with rotational malalignment, which offers several advantages, such as accelerated rehabilitation and no prominent hardware.
Surgical vs Non-surgical interventions for distal radius fractures: a quantitative analysis of Patient-Rated Wrist Evaluation measures
Authors: GILL S.S. , NAMIREDDY S.R.
Published: January 2024

Trials to assess differences in PRWE (Patient Related Wrist Evaluation) over time, for both surgical and non-surgical interventions post DRFs (distal radius fractures) are rare. The DASH (Disabilities of the Arm, Shoulder and Hand) questionnaire has been shown to be improved by a greater margin in the medium term for surgical interventions, than non surgical interventions. However, a study found that PRWE can be considered superior to the DASH questionnaire for DRFs, due to greater specificity to wrist pain and function. Conflicting data makes it difficult to determine surgical vs non-surgical superiority for DRF’s over time with PRWE as a recovery metric. PubMed and Cochrane were searched for randomised controlled trials up to 31.8.23, reporting PRWE over 3, and 12 months. Data was extracted by 2 researchers. The differences in PRWE over time post surgical and non-surgical interventions was assessed using unpaired T testing. 1226 records were screened. 4 studies enrolling 817 participants met the eligibility criteria and were analysed. Significantly lower PRWE in surgical intervention has been identified at the 3 month mark (p<0.001). There was greater significant change in non-surgical intervention between months 3 and 12 (p<0.001). Change in PRWE over time may be a good indicator of functional outcomes in DRFs post surgical or non-surgical interventions. This could inform future clinical trial design and surgical decision-making. Further work is required to design even more user-friendly and digital patient- reported outcomes specifically for DRFs.
KaziKids Teaching Material for Schoolchildren Short Version
Authors: Pühs Uwe , Walter Cheryl , Müller Ivan , Gall Stefanie , Nqweniso Siphesihle , Degen Jan , Dolley Danielle , Joubert Nandi , Adams Larissa , Weiss Anita , Brügger Chantal
Published: January 2024

KaziKidz Teaching Material for Foundation Phase, Grades 1-3: A short version of the teaching resources for Life Skills Teachers. Being physically active contributes to the development of physical competence and fitness as well as to the child’s cognitive, social and emotional development. Physical Education (PE) plays a crucial role in the holistic education and development of children. Yet, in many schools from marginalised neighbourhoods, PE is not given the recognition and importance it deserves. For this reason, the KaziKidz teaching material was developed for teachers, principals, school staff or for those responsible from the Department of Education, in order to contribute to and support the quality of PE in these schools. The exercises and games in this book are easy to use, do not require a lot of material and are met with much joy and enthusiasm by the learners. The teaching material was developed by a team of South African and Swiss experts. The lessons meet the requirements of the South African Curriculum and Assessment Policy Statement (CAPS) and are supported by the Department of Education, Eastern Cape. We hope you enjoy the lessons!
Unveiling Research Intermediations in Citizen Science
Authors: Lhoste Evelyne Françoise , Sardin Loup
Published: January 2024

Drawing on the conceptual framework of intermediations in grassroots innovation for sustainability, this paper presents the first in-depth analysis of the role of third sector organizations in citizen science. The empirical data are derived from 31 case studies of associations (representing 80% of third sector organizations in France). We identify two clusters of associations (social innovation and natural sciences) based on research domain. They differ in epistemic cultures, but they both value experiential and actionable knowledge. We present an analytical framework to characterize the role of these associations in citizen science. Derived from systemic intermediations for transitions, this framework is based on the association’s position in networks, infrastructures, and projects. Our results reveal four categories, three of which are intermediations that depend on the organization’s position in the network, the degree of structuration of its partnerships with academics, and the goals and achievements of the projects in which it is involved. Associations do not only articulate different knowledge in projects, they also contribute to organizational learning in networks. In addition, associations perform the boundary work required to build hybrid infrastructures with institutions. A fourth category unveils the complexity of structuring hybrid epistemic communities for sustainability. This four-way categorization of intermediations highlights the crucial roles of associations in a systemic approach to citizen science.
New Insights into Rate Control: Time in Target Range of Resting Heart Rate and Major Adverse Outcomes in Atrial Fibrillation
Authors: Lai Yuhui , Xu Xingfeng , Zhang Shaozhao , Huang Rihua , Huang Yiquan , Zhong Xiangbin , Xiong Zhenyu , Lin Yifen , Zhou Huimin , Guo Yue , Liao Xinxue , Ma Yuedong , Zhuang Xiaodong
Published: January 2024

Background: Few studies have examined the relationship between the fluctuation of heart rate control over time and cardiovascular outcomes in patients with atrial fibrillation. Our study sought to evaluate the independent association between time in target range (TIR) of resting heart rate and cardiovascular outcomes in the AFFIRM (Atrial Fibrillation Follow-Up Investigation of Rhythm Management) study.
Methods: Target range of resting heart was defined as less than 80 beats per minute (bpm) for both rate and rhythm control groups. Time in target range was estimated over the first 8 months of follow-up using Rosendaal interpolation method. The association between TIR of resting heart rate and cardiovascular outcomes was estimated using adjusted Cox proportional hazards regression models.
Results: Time in target range of resting heart rate (months 0 through 8) was 71 ± 34% in the rate control group and 83 ± 27% in the rhythm control group. Each 1-SD increase in TIR of resting heart rate was significantly associated with lower risk of major adverse cardiovascular events after full adjustment for demographics, medical history and history of prior heart surgery, as well as all-cause mortality.
Conclusions: Time in target range of resting heart rate independently predicts the risk of cardiovascular outcomes in patients with atrial fibrillation. Long-term maintenance of heart rate on target is of great importance for patients with atrial fibrillation.
Decentralization of OPDs of Basic and Rural Healthcare Units of Punjab, Pakistan
Authors: Awais Gohar  , Ejaz Qureshi  , Farah Ahmad  , Hasnain Javed  , Warda Fatima  , Nida Abdul Qadir
Published: January 2024

Decentralization is associated with political administration and historical development, and varies according to region and implementation factors. In the 1980s, the IMF (International Monetary Fund) and World Bank demonstrated that corruption and bad administration in society are due to centralization policies which concentrate authority and power in the hands of the elite upper class. This criticism was an initial point to start the period of structural decentralization adjustment. Decentralization is a substantial process for equal distribution of healthcare service delivery in the community. The outdoor patient department (OPD) is one of the most important parts of any health care unit to diagnose and treat patients who do not require overnight care or stay in hospitals. The main purpose of this research was to analyze the effect of decentralization and improvements in health services for OPD by analyzing the number of patients in Primary Healthcare Centers (Basic Health Unit (BHU) and Rural Health Centers (RHCs)) in Punjab before and after de-centralization. Non-probability convenient and simple random sampling technique was employed, and patients visiting PHCs (primary healthcare centers) OPD were included in the study population. OPD patients of rural and basic healthcare units were categorized into three pairs OPD 1, 2 and 3, and the means and other statistical parameters were calculated using SPSS. The average mean of all groups of OPD patients of RHCs were 119441.1111, 192536.5185 and 153487.1358, respectively. The average mean of all groups of BHU was 94818.5062, 109331.7160, and 124231.0123, respectively. The results showed that the number of patients in the OPD increased after decentralization due to more health facilities.
Estudio experimental y modelización de los parámetros biocinéticos en la evaluación de un reactor de lodos activo de una planta de tratamiento alimentaria
Authors: Morales Haro Eduardo Andrés
Published: January 2024

Las plantas de tratamiento de aguas residuales se diseñan con el objetivo de depurar los contaminantes presentes en el agua, provenientes de desechos humanos y actividades realizadas por una industria o comunidad. El presente estudio evaluó el rendimiento del tratamiento biológico por lodos activos de una planta de tratamiento de una panificadora industrial, mediante la caracterización del efluente y su carga orgánica, la obtención y calibración de los coeficientes biocinéticas y el modelado del sistema. Se planteó el uso de la DQO soluble como parámetro principal de contaminación. Integrando los procesos unitarios de la planta, se realizaron pruebas para determinar las dosis óptimas de químicos del tratamiento primario y se efectuaron ensayos de sedimentación con la mezcla del reactor. Las simulaciones dinámicas desarrolladas en Matlab y Simulink, predicen remociones de materia orgánica por encima del 92%, en cumplimiento con la norma ambiental. Bajo condiciones de cargas pico, el sistema es afectado por su hidráulica y requerimientos de aire al reactor. Por ende, tanto los equipos de aireación y sedimentación son redimensionados.
Actividad antioxidante y contenido de compuestos fenólicos en pulpas de frutas tropicales frescas mínimamente procesadas (MPR).
Authors: García García Isabel Josefa , Huerta Víctor
Published: January 2024

Las pulpas de frutas procesadas mínimamente y refrigeradas (MPR), es una posibilidad práctica de disponibilidad frente a la demanda creciente de los consumidores de adquirir productos frescos de alta calidad. El mango (Manguifera indica L), el mamey (Pouteria sapota L) y la piña (Ananas comosus L) fueron las frutas tropicales seleccionadas para su caracterización antioxidante. En estudios epidemiológicos se ha demostrado que el consumo elevado de frutas y verduras podrían proteger contra diversas enfermedades crónicas. Se determinó el poder antioxidante y el contenido de compuestos fenólicos totales de las tres frutas tropicales seleccionadas cultivadas en Cuba, de forma fresca y mínimamente procesadas (MPR). Se utilizaron solventes de diferentes solubilidades para la extracción y liberación de compuestos antioxidantes de las pulpas de las frutas y se evaluó su poder antioxidante (método ABTS) y contenido de compuestos fenólicos (Folin C.). El MPR fue un método eficaz y sencillo para preservar las propiedades antioxidantes y la frescura de pulpas de frutas tropicales durante seis meses.
Análisis de calidad sanitaria de atún (tunnus obesus) en el área mayorista del mercado Caraguay de Guayaquil.
Authors: Silva Gómez Efrén
Published: January 2024

Esta investigación analiza el nivel de calidad sanitaria del atún, comercializado en el área mayorista del mercado Caraguay de la ciudad de Guayaquil, dado que los productos pesqueros se consideran sensibles por diversos agentes que presentan, tales como riesgos biológicos, químicos y residuos de metales pesados, pudiendo causar algún tipo de enfermedad alimenticia. Esta hipótesis determina que mediante la observación directa se comprueban las malas prácticas de manipulación en los distintos procesos previos a la comercialización. Por lo tanto se analizó la calidad del producto desde el punto de vista, químico y microbiológico; para ello se seleccionó de manera aleatoria 15 muestras de atún (Scombridae) en concordancia con la época de pesca del primer semestre del año, de este modo se puede determinar si existe algún nivel de contaminación. Todos estos análisis se desarrollaron en el Instituto Nacional de Pesca (2014), considerando la norma técnica NTE INEN (182) 2013 donde se pudo conocer que el atún comercializado no cuenta con calidad sanitaria en su totalidad; las muestras AC2, AC3, AC4 y AC5 exponen resultados mayores a 13 miligramos respecto del requisito que es de 5 miligramos por cada 100 gramos de muestra, convirtiéndose en un punto crítico a considerar. La prueba de Nitrógeno Volátil a su vez se encuentra fuera de norma en los ejemplares AC4 y AC5 que sobrepasan el límite permitido, siendo necesario tomar acciones preventivas. En el resultado de los análisis microbiológicos, las muestras estudiadas AC1-AC5 exhiben rangos de calidad adecuados, sin detectarse ningún microorganismo patógeno.
Impact of height and location of stacks in a Lagrangian particle model: industrial complex in Venezuela, case study.
Authors: Rincón Polo Gladys , Cremades Lázaro
Published: January 2024

In absence of information about the system to be simulated, it is important to know the uncertainties associated with the assumptions made. The present work is a comparative study of the effect of the height and location of stacks on the spatial distribution of pollutants in the air and the pollutant concentration on the surface using the Lagrangian particle dispersion model (LADISMO). The study was applied to the dispersion of total suspended particles (TSP) from 27 stacks located in an industrial center in Venezuela. The criterion for comparing Lagrangian particle paths has proved to be stricter than the criterion for comparing TSP-24h concentrations. Furthermore, the effect of the height of emission sources seems to be not important if just a maximum of 25% of the stack heights are modified and the effect of the location of emission sources on the trajectory of pollutants seems to be not relevant.
Variación del rendimiento de metano y rediseño de la alternativa mesofílica para la de biogás en la EPG “Camilo Cienfuegos”.
Authors: Valmaña García Oscar Daniel , Pereda Reyes Ileana , García Galindo Daniel
Published: January 2024

Los subproductos animales (SPA's) constituyen un riesgo biológico que hace que se les deba aplicar un tratamiento y seguimiento diferenciado en una planta de biogás. El efecto sobre el rendimiento de metano (Y) de una etapa de higienización en un proceso de digestión anaerobia, no fue estudiado para los residuales evaluados en la Empresa Pecuaria Genética Camilo Cienfuegos (EPG C.C.). Esta empresa se encuentra ubicada en el municipio Consolación de Sur, provincia Pinar del Río, Cuba. El objetivo principal de esta investigación consistió en estimar, desde una perspectiva no experimental, el efecto de la higienización de SPA's sobre el YCH4 de la digestión anaerobia de los residuales evaluados en la empresa. Se consultó el marco regulatorio europeo para clasificar SPA's y para establecer los parámetros de la higienización. Se definió YCH4ponderado para estimar el efecto de la higienización en el proceso de digestión, y se rediseñó la variante tecnológica mesofílica para la planta de biogás de la EPG C.C. El YCH4ponderado se estimó en 0,307 Nm3 CH4 / kg SVo, lo que significó un incremento de 43,45% respecto al rendimiento base.
Propuesta para la creación de una cafetería especializada en dulces y bebidas tradicionales de la región Costa con técnicas de vanguardia
Authors: Medina Espinosa Anamaría Belén , Beltrán Chaug Denisse Valeria
Published: January 2024

Dulce Identidad es un establecimiento de alimentos y bebidas, teniendo como temática principal la oferta de productos novedosos en su menú principal que se originan de recetas que permanecen en la historia y tradición como dulces y bebidas Tradicionales de la región costa del Ecuador, presentados en una perspectiva fantástica. Con el presente proyecto se buscó que los dulces tengan mucho más protagonismo y sean considerados como una oferta dentro de una cafetería. El mundo dulce tiene muchos senderos y colores que pueden explotarse con un poco de dedicación y conocimiento. La metodología utilizada es la mixta por la cantidad de información a utilizar que requiere de diferentes técnicas como lo son las encuestas y los grupos focales. Dentro del proyecto se utilizó la deconstrucción junto a la tendencia de cocina de autor para reconstruir dulces y bebidas. El resultado de aceptación que se obtuvo con las encuestas y la degustación dentro del focus group garantiza una viabilidad con el 93% que se puede aprovechar, entre los productos más destacados según preferencia se encontró el alfajor con el 36%, y el dulce de higo y el bizcochuelo con el 16%. La base del proyecto desde luego, brindar experiencias positivas que promuevan el turismo dentro de la ciudad de Guayaquil.
Estudio de la bioadsorción de metales pesados (Pb y Cu) en las aguas del río Puyango, utilizando cáscara de naranja y plátano manzano
Authors: Bonilla Bermeo Stefanie Michelle , Ortiz Sánchez Eliza Yisabel , Vega Calero Lady Germania
Published: January 2024

Los bioadsorbentes son una nueva alternativa para remover metales pesados, de bajo coste en comparación con los métodos convencionales. En el presente trabajo de investigación se evaluó la capacidad de adsorción con un tamaño de partícula de 0,3150 mm de polvo de cáscara de plátano manzano y naranja en agua contaminada con plomo y cobre, realizados en condiciones normales de temperatura ambiente y agitación constante a 100rpm. El procedimiento experimental se basó en dos estudios, el primero se realizó con 5%, 10%, 15% de cada bioadsorbente en polvo de cáscara naranja y plátano manzano con la muestra de 500ml de agua cruda. El segundo, se basó en la preparación de soluciones patrón con distintas concentraciones partiendo con 5000ppm, 8000ppm y 10000ppm, con cada bioadsorbente de los cuales se tomó alícuotas de 10ppm, 20ppm y 30ppm. Los mejores resultados de remoción se obtuvieron con la solución patrón de 8000ppm, tomando una alícuota de 30ppm. Con el polvo de cáscara de naranja, se obtuvo un porcentaje de remoción del 91,60% de Plomo, y 78,11 % de Cobro, con una capacidad máxima de adsorción (q mg/g) 0,075 de Cobre y 0.1284 de Plomo.  Mientras que con el plátano manzano, se obtuvo un porcentaje de remoción del 93,47% de Plomo, y 85,71 % de Cobre con una capacidad máxima (q mg/g) 0,082 de Cobre y 0.1311 de Plomo. Además, con la mezcla de ambos bioadsorbentes se obtuvo un porcentaje de remoción del 72,27% de Cobre, con una capacidad máxima (q mg/g) 0,069 de Cobre.
Application of Agricultural Information Systems Development Kit for Multimodal Agricultural systems
Authors: Ramel Agnar Alfons
Published: January 2024

Multifunctional and diverse agriculture has the potential to effectively address conflicting demands and requirements by concurrently boosting biodiversity, production, and provision of environmental services. Digitalized technology can assist in the creation and control of agricultural models and systems that are resource-efficient and adaptable to their environments. In order to demonstrate the potential of digital technology in promoting decision-making processes that prioritize diverse and environmentally sustainable farming practices, we present an analysis of Agricultural Information Systems Development Kit (AISDK). The AISDK was developed through a comprehensive literature review to identify the limitations of current tools. Additionally, in collaboration with stakeholders, we established the criteria for a decision-support tool that is based on knowledge. The findings of the review emphasize the ongoing challenges associated with the integration of multiple spatial, temporal, and sustainability dimensions, as well as the promotion of effective collaboration and communications among farmers and key stakeholders in the agriculture sector.
Image Signal Processing in the Context of Deep Learning Applications
Authors: Кhusein Ali , Urquhart
Published: January 2024

Deep learning accelerators are a specialized sort of hardware architecture designed to enhance the computational efficiency of computers engaged in deep neural networks (DNNs) training. The implementation of DNNs in embedded vision applications might potentially be facilitated by the integration of energy-effective accelerators of deep learning into sensors. The lack of recognition for their significant impact on accuracy is a notable oversight. In previous iterations of deep learning accelerators integrated inside sensors, a common approach was bypassing the image signal processor (ISP). This deviation from the traditional vision pipelines had a detrimental impact on the performance of machine learning models trained on data that had undergone post-ISP processing. In this study, we establish a set of energy-efficient techniques that allow ISP to maximize their advantages while also limiting the covariate shift between the target dataset (RAW images) and the training dataset (ISP-analyzed images). This approach enables the practical use of in-sensor accelerators. To clarify, our results do not minimize the relevance of in-sensor accelerators. Instead, we highlight deficiencies in the methodology used in prior research and propose methodologies that empower in-sensor accelerators to fully exploit their capabilities.
Object Recognition to Content Based Image Retrieval: A Study of the Developments and Applications of Computer Vision
Authors: Mangalika Udula
Published: January 2024

Natural Language Processing (NLP) and Computer Vision (CV) are interconnected fields within the domain of Artificial Intelligence (AI). CV is tasked with the process of engaging with computer systems to effectively interpret and recognize visual data, while NLP is responsible for comprehending and processing the human voice. The two fields have practical applicability in various tasks such as image description generation, object recognition, and question-based answering after a visual input. Deep learning algorithms such as word input are typically employed in enhancing the performance of Content-Based Image Processing (CBIR) techniques. Generally, NLP and CV play a vital role in enhancing computer comprehension and engagements with both visual and written information. This paper seeks to review various major elements of computer vision, such as CBIR, visual effects, image documentation, video documentation, visual learning, and inquiry to explore various databases, techniques, and methods employed in this field. The authors focus on the challenges and progress in each area and offer new strategies for improving the performance of CV systems.
قرآن فہمی میں عقل کا مقام اوردائرہ کار :تجزیاتی مطالعہ
Authors: Fatima tuz Zahra  , Dr. Muhammad Ghayas
Published: January 2024

The Almighty Allah made man the best of creations in the world, appointed him as his caliph on earth, and blessed him with the fantastic powers of intellect and wisdom to distinguish between good and evil and determine the purpose and aim of his life and hereafter. Can decorate. Based on wisdom, man has been made obligated to obey the Shariah orders, the final blessing distinguishing him from other people. When this blessing ceases, the pain and responsibility also cease. In the Quran, it is repeatedly recommended to explore the mysteries of the universe and understand the commands of the Quran through reason, contemplation, and deliberation. The Quran emphasizes turning to reason and wisdom and ensures a circle for using the intellect. Among the three sources of knowledge, senses, intellect, and revelation, the intellect has been subordinated to divine revelation; revelation is the primary source of knowledge, and where there is a conflict between revelation and reason or intellect, revelation will be followed in the light of the Qur'an and Sunnah. In this article, these issues have been highlighted analytically, and the importance of intellect in understanding the Quran has been highlighted. The research is conducted using a narrative research method.
Evaluation of the Employee Benefits Administration Agency’s Ethics, Cooperation, and Leadership
Authors: Shaghaghi Mehranguiz
Published: January 2024

This study showed that first, the agency will need to be more transparent where relevant. For instance, it needs to improve how it shares information with the public and other relevant agencies. When sharing the information with the public, all co-principals should be on the same page to avoid division because it can portray a bad image. This will also increase inter-agency transparency and improve the agency’s performance. Second, the agency will need to be more accountable by taking responsibility for its actions. It can do so by creating a healthy system of accountability among the agency staff and this can help it improve performance in the long-term. Third, capacity building.
Diversity of Patina and Patinelles on Weathered Glass in Australia –Windows into Processes and Products In Patination
Authors: Semeniuk V. & C.
Published: January 2024

Weathering of glass results in an ultra-thin patina that exhibits a multitude of structures, micro-structures, and microlithologies that record its (geological) paragenesis and diagenesis. Scanning electron microscopy of patina from Australia shows it to be simply laminated, complexly laminated, colloform, to micro-brecciated, to mottled and clotted, with microunconformities, and micro-lithologies of laminated silica, or inter-laminated silica and calcite. These intra-patina features are termed ‘patinelles’. There are also desiccation cracks, vughs, and exogenic infiltrations of dust. This range of structures, micro-structures, and micro-lithologies are arrayed as lenses, sheets and as intra-patina masses. The diversity of patina structures and micro-lithologies, and patinelles can be used to determine the history of patina and patinelles.
EBEDÎYET KAYDI: ASLÎ KURUCU İKTİDARIN EBEDÎ MİRASI
Authors: YAKASIZ Uğur
Published: January 2024

Hızla yenileşerek değişen ekonomik, sosyal ve siyasal yaşamda hukuk sistemlerinin de bu durumdan etkilenmemesi kaçınılmazdır. Nitekim yönetmelikler, kanunlar hatta anayasal hükümler durağan olmaktan ziyade muhtelif amaçlar dahilinde ve farklı yasal işlemler yoluyla değişmekte olan hukuk metinleridir. Hukuki metinlerin, bunların düzenlediği ekonomik siyasal ve sosyal yaşamın değişimi bir vakıa iken hukuk yazınında “ebedîyet”, “sonsuzluk” gibi kavramların göze çarpması oldukça ilginçtir. Yerleşiklik ve ebedîyet kayıtları, bazı anayasal hüküm, ilke ve değerlerin değiştirilmesini kısıtlayan ve bazen de tamamen yasaklayan anayasal normlardır. Anayasaların bu tür kayıtlarla koruduğu ilke ve değerler incelendiğinde, demokrasi, temsili hükûmet, cumhuriyet, din-devlet ilişkisi, insan hakları gibi devlet ve toplumun en temel unsurlarına veya evrensel haklara ilişkin oldukları görülmektedir. Kayıtların kullanılmasındaki amaç; kısıtlarla pratik gücü sınırlamak, genel yasaklarla ise devletin temel unsurlarının, rejimin muhtemel tahrifini veya yok edilmesini engellemektir. Özellikle ebedîyet kayıtlarının varlığıyla, ilgili anayasal hüküm ilke ve değerlerin hukuk içi yollarla ilgası veya değiştirilmesi anayasa koyucu tarafından engellenir. Çalışmamızın konusunu oluşturan ve birçok anayasada da kendine yer bulan bu kayıtlar, anayasal değişikliğin sınırı klişe tabiriyle kırmızı çizgisidir. Yerleşiklik ve ebedîyet kaydı kavramı çalışmamızda tanımlanıp tarihsel gelişimi incelenecek, hukuki niteliği açıklanacak ve anayasa yargısındaki yeri ele alınacaktır.
İLAÇ ÜRETİCİSİNİN CEZAİ SORUMLULUĞU
Authors: AŞKIN Uğur
Published: January 2024

Dünya Sağlık Örgütü ilacı; “fizyolojik sistemleri veya patolojik durumları, alanın yararı için değiştirmek veya incelemek amacıyla kullanılan veya kullanılması öngörülen bir madde ya da ürün” şeklinde tanımlamaktadır. Alman İlaç Kanunu § 2 ise ilaçları, “insanların veya hayvanların vücudunda kullanılmak üzere, insan ve hayvan hastalıklarını ya da hastalığa bağlı ağrıları tedavi edici, hafifletici veya önleyici ya da insanların veya hayvanların vücuduna uygulanan veya insanlara ya da hayvanlara verilen ya fizyolojik fonksiyonları farmakolojik, immünolojik veya metabolik etki aracılığıyla iyileştiren, onaran veya etkileyen ya da tıbbi teşhis tayini için özgülenmiş maddeler ile bu maddelerden oluşmuş müstahzarlar” şeklinde ifade etmiştir.

Mevzuatımızda, Alman hukukunda olduğu gibi ilaç üreticilerinin ceza sorumluluğunu düzenleyen özel bir kanun bulunmamaktadır. Bu itibarla ilaç üreticilerinin ceza sorumluluğu 5237 sayılı TCK’daki genel suç tiplerinin haricinde özel olarak düzenlenmemiştir. Doktrindeki tanıma göre ilaç üreticisi; bir hastalığı tedavi etmek veya düzeltmek amacıyla insanlara ve hayvanlara tatbik edilebilen her çeşit madde birleşimlerini bir araya getirenler ile bunları kendi ayırt edici marka ve unvanları ile satan gerçek veya tüzel kişilerdir.

Günümüzde kullanılan ilaçların yararları olduğu gibi yan etkileri kapsamında zararları da bulunmaktadır. Dolayısıyla birçok kişi bu ilaçlar sayesinde sağlığına kavuştuğu gibi zarar da görebilmektedir. Bu kapsamda ilaç üreticisinin fiilleri neticesinde bazı suçlar oluşabilir. Bunlar; kasten öldürme veya yaralama, taksirle öldürme ve yaralama, zehirli madde katma, bozulmuş veya değiştirilmiş gıda veya ilaçların ticareti, kişilerin hayatını ve sağlığını tehlikeye sokacak biçimde ilaç yapma veya satma suçlarıdır. Çalışmamızda endüstriyel ilaç üreticilerinin ve ilaç üretme fiilinde bulunduklarında eczacıların sayılan suçlar kapsamında ceza sorumlulukları açıklanacaktır.
UYGULAMA DENEYİMLERİ IŞIĞINDA ÇOCUK İZLEM MERKEZLERİNİN İŞLEVSELLİĞİ
Authors: BÜBER Ömer , ALSANCAK Fatmanur , KARA Hüseyin Zahid , OKSAL Hatice
Published: January 2024

Çocuk İzlem Merkezi (ÇİM), cinsel istismar mağduru çocuk ve ergenlere yönelik adli, tıbbi ve sosyal işlemlerin tek bir merkezden yürütülmesine olanak sağlayan merkezlerdir. ÇİM’in adli boyutunu yöneten, ÇİM öncesi ve sonrası süreci bilen farklı meslek gruplarına mensup personeller tarafından uygulamanın işlevselliğinin değerlendirildiği çalışmalar oldukça kısıtlıdır. Amaç: ÇİM’ler kurulmadan önce ve kurulduktan sonra cinsel istismar mağduru çocuğun adli ayağında çalışmış kişilerin deneyimlerinden hareketle ÇİM’lerin işlevselliğinin ortaya konulması ve literatürdeki boşluğun doldurulması amaçlanmıştır. Buna göre, merkezin iyi yönleri tespit edilir iken eksik kalınan noktalarda nelerin yapılabileceği konusu tartışılacaktır. Yöntem: Araştırma nitel araştırma deseninde, ÇİM’in adli ayağını oluşturan 15 profesyonelin yarı yapılandırılmış görüşmelerinden oluşmaktadır. Veriler içerik analizi tekniği ile analiz edilmiştir. Veriler yorumlanırken temalar tespit edilmiştir. ÇİM kurulmadan önceki süreçler ve merkezin işlevlerine yönelik söylemler olmak üzere iki genel tematik alan oluşturulmuştur. Bulgular: Personel yetersizliğinden ve kayıt cihazlarından kaynaklı birtakım aksaklıkların olduğu vurgulansa da katılımcıların ortak görüşü; ÇİM’in mağdur çocuklar açısından olumlu ve faydalı olduğu yönündedir.
UZLAŞTIRMACILARIN SORUNLARI İLE ADLİ VE İDARİ MERCİLERİN SORUNLARA YAKLAŞIMI
Authors: EŞME Muhammed
Published: January 2024

Uzlaşma sürecinin yöneticisi olan uzlaştırmacılar, süreç esnasında birçok sorunla karşılaşmaktadır. Uzlaştırmacıların uygulamada en yoğun karşılaştıkları problem belki de güven sorunudur. Teknolojinin gelişmesi ve telefon/bilişim sistemleri üzerinden işlenen dolandırıcılık suçları sayısının artmasına da paralel olarak, toplumda yeteri kadar tanıtılmayan ve bilinmeyen uzlaştırmacılar, taraflara ulaşım sağladıklarında uzlaştırmacıların ilk yaşadıkları sorun, kendilerinin uzlaştırmacı olduğuna inandıramamaktır. Bazı adliyelerde uzlaştırmanın rahat ve güven içinde yürütülmesi için gereken ortamın oluşturulmaması, günümüz ekonomik şartlarında uzlaştırma ücreti ve özellikle mutad yol giderlerinin düşük kalması, farklı bürolarda farklı uygulamalarla karşılaşılması dışında, uzlaştırmacıların uzlaştırma sürecinin işleyişine dair sorunları da bulunmaktadır. Yine tarafların uzlaştırma sürecine ilgisiz davranması da uzlaştırmacının sorunlarındandır.

Cumhuriyet Başsavcılığı bünyesinde yer alan uzlaştırma bürosu, uzlaştırma müessesesinin uygulanmasında adliyelerde görevli birimdir. Büro, uzlaştırma işlemlerinin sağlıklı yürütülmesini takip eden ve uzlaştırmacının işlemini yürütürken karşılaştığı sorunlarda uzlaştırmacıya yol gösterici olması gereken savcı ve diğer personelden oluşur. Esasen uzlaştırmacı ile aynı ortak amaca sahip olan uzlaştırma savcısı ve diğer personel, özellikle ağır ceza mahkemesi bulunmayan adliyelerde, adliyedeki savcılık teşkilatının aynı anda birden fazla konuda çalışmak zorunda olması, iş yükü ve personel sayısı azlığı gibi sebeplerle uzlaştırma işlemini ek/yük iş olarak görmekte olup, bu da uzlaştırmacılar için büyük bir sorun teşkil etmektedir. Alternatif Çözümler Daire Başkanlığı(AÇDB) da, Adalet Bakanlığı Ceza İşleri Genel Müdürlüğü(CİGM) bünyesinde kurulmuş olup, uzlaştırma müessesesi gibi alternatif uyuşmazlık çözüm yöntemlerinin uygulama ve etkinliğini arttırma amacı güden, uzlaştırma süreci ile ilgili görevleri bulunan ve Ankara’da Bakanlık bünyesinde bulunan birimdir. Birim, uygulamada yaşanan aksaklıklara; kendilerine sorulan görüşlere yol gösterici cevap yazısı yazmak, uygulamacılara rehber kitaplar göndermek, uzlaştırmayı tanıtıcı reklam/afiş vb hazırlamak, uzlaştırma sürecinin etkinliğini arttırmakla ilgili bilimsel toplantılar yapmak ve uzlaştırma bürolarını yerinde izlemek gibi yöntemlerle çözümler üretmeye çalışmaktadır. Ancak doktrin ve uygulamada, hem AÇDB hem de savcılık teşkilatının yaklaşımlarıyla ilgili birtakım eleştiriler bulunmaktadır.
6306 SAYILI KANUN KAPSAMINDA RİSKLİ YAPI KAVRAMI
Authors: AÇAR Emre
Published: January 2024

1982 Anayasası’nın 57’nci maddesine göre devlet; şehirlerin özelliklerini ve çevre şartlarını gözeten bir planlama çerçevesinde konut ihtiyacını karşılayacak tedbirleri alır, ayrıca toplu konut teşebbüslerini destekler. Keza 56’ncı maddesi; herkesin sağlıklı, dengeli ve güvenli bir çevrede yaşama hakkına sahip bulunduğunu hükme bağlamakta ve devlete bu hususta görevler yüklemektedir. Yine 23’üncü maddesine göre devlet, sağlıklı ve düzenli kentleşmeyi gerçekleştirmek ile görevlidir. Bu maddeler bir bütün olarak düşünüldüğünde devletin; sağlıklı, düzenli ve dengeli bir yaşam ile çevreyi tesis etmek için ödevler yüklendiği görülmektedir. Bunun en önemli sebepleri de insanların afetlere karşı can güvenliğinin sağlanması ve yaşanabilir kentlerin oluşturulmasıdır. Zira ülkemizde 6 Şubat 2023’te yaşanan deprem afeti nedeniyle meydana gelen kayıplar bunu göstermiştir.

Afetler, aslolanın can güvenliği olduğunu ortaya koyarken şehirlerin güzelleştirilerek daha yaşanılabilir kılınması gerektiğini de hatırlatmaktadır. Bu kapsamda her ne kadar asli sorumluluğun devlet tüzel kişiliğinde olması gerektiği düşünülse bile bireylerin teker teker sorumluluk yüklenmesi gerektiği aşikârdır. 6306 sayılı Afet Riski Altındaki Alanların Dönüştürülmesi Hakkındaki Kanun ile 6306 sayılı Kanun’un Uygulama Yönetmeliği bu amaçla çıkartılmıştır. Bina bazlı dönüşüme olanak tanıyan bu normlar, bireylerin tek tek can güvenliğini düşünerek esas aktörün devlet değil vatandaşlar olduğunu açıklamaktadır.

Ülkemizde afet riskinin yüksek olması ve afet öncesi tedbirlere ilişkin mevzuatın yetersiz olması sebebiyle 6306 sayılı Kanun çıkartılmıştır. Bu Kanun, afet öncesini dizayn etmesi bakımından önemlidir. Riskli yapı kavramı tanımlanmış, yara almadan evvel dönüşümün sağlanması amaçlanmıştır. Zira can güvenliğini sağlamak için hayata mâl olabilecek yapıların tespiti, tahliyesi ve yıkımına ihtiyaç vardır. Böylelikle insanların can güvenliğinin sağlanmasının yanında şehirler estetik ve sosyokültürel bakımdan güzelleştirilecektir.
YETİŞKİN CİNSEL SUÇ MAĞDURLARININ ADLİ GÖRÜŞME ODASI GEREKSİNİMİ
Authors: COŞKUN Umut Haydar
Published: January 2024

Cinsel suç mağdurlarının beyanlarının mahkeme salonlarından bağımsız bir ortamda alınma fikrinin küresel olarak yaygınlaşmasının etkisi Türkiye’de de görülmüştür. Önce 2010 yılından itibaren çocuk cinsel suç mağdurları için çocuk izlem merkezleri, ardından da 2017 yılında adalet sarayları içerisinde tüm kırılgan/dezavantajlı grupları ve yetişkin mağdurları kapsayan adli görüşme odaları kurulmaya başlamıştır. Sevindirici bir gelişme olarak adli görüşme odaları büyük bir başarı elde etmiş, kısa süre içerisinde 81 ili kapsayacak şekilde yaygınlaşmıştır. Nitekim bazı adalet saraylarında ek adli görüşme odaları açılmış, ayrıca ilçe adalet sarayların da adli görüşme odaları kurulmaya başlamıştır. Bu olumlu gelişmelerin yanında bardağın boş kısmında ise, genel bir sorun olarak yetişkin cinsel istismar mağdurlarının adli görüşme odalarından daha az faydalanması söz konusudur. Yetişkin cinsel istismar mağdurlarının da çocuk mağdurlar gibi kısa ve uzun vadede cinsel suçlardan olumsuz etkilendiği, koruyucu, destekleyici düzenlemelere, uzman desteğine ve adli görüşme odasında alınmasına gereksinim duydukları unutulmamalıdır. Kırılgan grup içerisinde yer alan yetişkin cinsel suç mağdurlarının beyanlarının adli görüşme odasında alınması uygulamasının yaygınlaşması, şüphesiz yetişkin mağdurların örselenmesini ya da ikincil mağduriyet oluşmasını önleyecektir. Ayrıca birçok çalışma göstermektedir ki, adli görüşme odası ortamı yetişkin cinsel suç mağdurların ifşa ve yargılama süreçlerine de önemli katkılar sunabilmektedir. Sonuç olarak, adli görüşme odalarının yetişkin mağdurları daha fazla kapsayacak şekilde genişlemesi mağdurların ve kırılgan grupların korunması ve desteklenmesi noktasında önemli bir adım olacaktır.
Description of a New Species Named Cabillus wui of Genus Cabillus (Teleostei: Gobiiformes: Gobiidae) from Southeastern China Sea
Authors: Ba Ming
Published: January 2024

A tiny goby collected from Taiwan Strait which has been identified as a member of genus Cabillus seems individual, named Cabillus wui sp. nov.. Many pieces of evidence point to it as a new species. This species could be distinguished as follows. There is a dark blotch on the first-dorsal-fin membrane; predorsal scales 6; the first dorsal spine very depressed, is the longest, and is very close to the second dorsal spine; pelvic sucker is emarginated; median predorsal scales is present; all pectoral-fin elements are 20 branched soft rays; every fin nearly completely patternless and transparent except slightly patterned first dorsal fin; dorsal fin possesses 10 soft rays. This species is described in this article with the comparison of the other species in the genus Cabillus. An overview of this genus is also given. Besides, a key for distinguishing the species in this genus is also provided.
Causal Role of Immune Cells in Stroke: Mendelian Randomization (MR) Study
Authors: Zhou Haixu , Huang Fa , Zhang Hongchao , Liu Dongyuan , Pan Xingchen , Qin Deling , Luo Qisheng
Published: January 2024

Objective: A two sample Mendelian randomization study was used to evaluate the causal relationship between immune cells and stroke. Methods: The data were collected from the genome-wide association study (GWAS) data set. Using the two sample Mendelian randomization method, we explored the causal relationship between 731 immune cell characteristics and stroke. There are four immune characteristics (relative cell (RC), medium fluorescence intensities (MFI), absolute cell (AC), and morphological parameters (MP)). Results: after FDR correction,13 immunophenotypes were risk factors for stroke, and 20 immunophenotypes were protective factors; 13 immunophenotypes were risk factors for ischemic stroke, and 22 immunophenotypes were protective factors; 16 kinds of immunophenotypes are risk causal relationship for cardioembolic stroke, and the other 16 kinds of immunophenotypes are protective factors; It was found that 15 immunophenotypes were risk factors for small vessel occlusion, and 29 immunophenotypes were protective factors; 21 kinds of immunophenotypes are risk factors for large artery atherosclerosis, and its protective factors are as high as 39 kinds of immunophenotypes. Conclusions: our study proved the close relationship between immune cells and stroke through Mendelian randomization study, and provided guidance for the treatment and prevention of stroke in the future.
Whether sodium and fluid restriction reduce exacerbations and readmissions for patients with heart failure: An integrative review
Authors: MacArthur Lindsay K. , Jones Linda K.
Published: January 2024

Heart failure (HF) is a chronic medical condition becoming increasingly prevalent around the world. This condition is linked to poor quality of life (QoL) due to the impact it has on patients functional status and mental health. There have been several advancements in the care and management of patients with HF with little change to self-care interventions resulting. Two self-care interventions which are recommended throughout clinical guidelines are sodium and fluid restriction. These are widely used and encouraged through patient education. Research, however, has questioned their validity and demonstrated a lack of evidence on improved outcomes. In order to determine whether changes to current practice is warranted, an integrative review has been completed. The aim is to assess whether these self-care interventions improve outcomes for patients with HF. From this review identified themes include a lack of robust data, the potential harm of interventions, and various outcomes extending beyond HF exacerbations and readmissions. There appears to be a lack of recent data on the impact of a fluid restriction as an independent variable. However, there are noted improvements in a variety of outcomes from both interventions outside of hospital readmissions which demonstrates they are valuable. Given these findings there is not enough evidence to remove restrictions but there are recommendations which can be made to modify current practice. These recommendations include liberalizing sodium and fluid restrictions and making restrictions more specific to the severity of HF for patients going forward.
A Laozi filozófiájának fõbb fogalmai
Authors: Szojka Éva Szilvia
Published: January 2024

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