bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Effectiveness of Chin Tuck Against Resistance (CTAR) Exercise upon Feeding Performance of patients with Cerebrovascular Accident
Authors: K Vinnoli. , G Kanchana. , D Sasikala. , K Vijayalakshmi. , Venkatesan Latha
Published: August 2022

Stroke is a medical emergency. It is the second leading cause of death worldwide. Dysphagia presents in approximately 55% of all acute stroke patients admitted to hospital. In order to improve the overall outcome after stroke it is essential that the feeding performance need to be improved through Chin Tuck Against Resistance (CTAR) Exercise. This study was aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of Chin Tuck Against Resistance (CTAR) exercise in improvement of feeding performance among patients with CVA. Methods: A Quasi- experimental study was conducted after obtaining ethical clearance and setting permission. The data was collected after obtaining consent from 70 CVA patients, who were selected by consecutive sampling technique. Pretest data was collected from both the groups by predetermined and pretested tools such as demographic variable Performa, clinical variable proforma and FOIS (Functional Oral Intake scale) through interview and observation method. Chin Tuck Against Resistance Exercise was administered for 8 consecutive days, 3 times a day for experimental group of patients with CVA. Posttest assessment of feeding performance in both the groups was conducted after one week of intervention. Results: Study findings revealed that there was no significant different in mean pretest score of feeding performance in the control group (M=2.63, S.D+1.12) and experimental group (M=2.05, S.D+1.28) with ‘t’ value 1.95(p>0.05).Whereas, there was a significant difference in the posttest scores of feeding performance in the experimental group (M=6.4,S.D+3.25) which was higher than control group (M=3.13,S.D+1.23) with ‘t’ value of 18.22, (p<0.001). It can be attributed to the effectiveness of CTAR exercise to improve suprahyoid muscle activity and tongue pressure Conclusion: Chin Tuck Against Resistance Exercise was helpful in improving the feeding performance upon patients with CVA dysphagia.
Article on Erythema Migrans
Authors: B. Bhende Bhawan
Published: August 2022

Erythema migrans is not a reaction to a tick bite, but rather an outward sign of an actual Lyme disease infection in your skin. When the rash first appears, Lyme disease has likely just started to spread through your body, but is still more localized. Erythema migrans is only caused by Lyme disease. Approximately 70% to 80% of people with Lyme disease, which is spread by ticks, will develop erythema migrans. The rash appears where you were bitten by a tick somewhere between 3 and 30 days Trusted Source after the bite. It can spread up to 12 inches across and may be warm to the touch. It's not usually itchy or painful and may appear in more than one place on the body. Untreated Lyme disease can cause: Chronic joint inflammation (Lyme arthritis), particularly of the knee. Neurological symptoms, such as facial palsy and neuropathy. The prognosis for patients with Lyme disease is generally excellent when they are treated early with appropriate antibiotic regimens.
Beneficial Effects of “Frequency Specific Microcurrent“ on Regeneration of Cultured Connective Tissue Fibroblasts
Authors: Dartsch Peter C.
Published: August 2022

Regeneration of complex structures after injury requires dramatic changes in cellular behaviour. One of the main functions of early signaling events after injury is the production of additional cells that are able to rebuild lost or damaged structures. This is mostly done by cell proliferation. Another fundamental cellular event is the migration of cells, especially in exogenous electrical fields. In this present in vitro study, we examined the effect of Frequency Specific Microcurrent (FSM) of the TimeWaver Frequency McMakin system on regeneration/wound healing process. By using a specific bioassay, the granulation phase, which is characterized by the occurrence of cell migration and proliferation, was reconstructed. The study was conducted with cultured connective tissue fibroblasts (L-929) which were seeded into cell cultures plates containing silicon frames which represent a cell-free space (= artificial wound) after the cell layer has become confluent and the frame was removed. The cells were allowed to migrate and proliferate into the cellfree space for closure. After fixation and staining, the residual cell-free space was calculated by a specialized software. Untreated controls were compared with cells which have been exposed once for 5 to 6 min to two different programs of the Time Waver Frequency McMakin system. Three independent experiments with a total of 12 single measurements were conducted. Morphological evaluation of cell regeneration/wound healing in comparison to the untreated control showed a significant improvement in the colonization of the cell-free space by the application of both programs with only a single short-term treatment of the TimeWaver Frequency McMakin system. Calculation of the residual spaces after 24 hours of fibroblast migration and proliferation into the cell-free space by a specialized software showed a residual cell-free space of 22.1 ± 3.8 % for the untreated control, whereas the residual cell-free space was only 9.6 ± 3.6 % for cells after exposure to program # 1 (= trauma/re-activation) and 15.7 ± 1.5 % for cells after exposure to programm # 2 (= cell regeneration/wound healing). All data represent mean value ± standard deviation. This means that the cells have been stimulated significantly for an improved regeneration process by migration and proliferation after only a single short-term exposure to the programs used in this study. The TimeWaver Frequency McMakin system has clearly demonstrated its beneficial effect in experimental test procedures at the cellular level. The application of both programs resulted in a significant improvement in regeneration/wound healing of connective tissue fibroblasts even after only a single short-term application. The present cellular results confirm previous findings from practical use of high-performance athletes during regenerative processes due to physical exercise or overload. Keywords: Microcurrent therapy; Cell regeneration; Wound healing; Connective tissue fibroblasts L-929; Cell culture
Sometidos a esclavitud: los africanos y sus descendientes en el Caribe hispano. Consuelo Naranjo Orovio (Ed.)
Authors:   Universidad de La Laguna (España), Paz Sánchez Manuel de , Aguiar Bobet Valeria ,   Uned Ceuta (España)
Published: August 2022

This book, coordinated by the CSIC research professor Consuelo Narajo Orovio, groups eighteen essays, including the preliminary study of the author of the edition. The work is part of a European project also led by Professor Naranjo Orovio: Connected Worlds: The Caribbean, Origin of Modern World, which offers such good results to those who study the links between the two shores and, especially, those of us who deal with the analysis of some of the outstanding chapters of Atlantic history: navigation, corsair activities, migrations, slave traffic...
Assessing public spending in terms of respect for economic, Social and cultural rights
Authors: Secrieru Angela
Published: August 2022

Economic, social and cultural rights (ESCR) are materialised through public goods and services, which are produced and provided, respectively, through public expenditures. The public expenditures with an impact on respecting ESCR are evaluated through the prism of basic objectives of public financial management, namely the following: maintaining strict financial discipline, allocating public financial resources in conformity with government’s priorities, efficient provision of public services. From the theoretical-scientific perspective, the research has been done in the context of a complex and systematic approach to modern economic and social concepts. The complexity of social, economic and financial phenomena, which have been studied, necessitated the use of statistical methods, in particular the correlation and simple regression analysis. At the same time, the comparative analysis was used for the same purpose. The central public administration and local public administrations from the Republic of Moldova are relatively more successful in consolidating fiscal discipline than in providing the efficient use of public expenditure in conformity with strategic priorities. The research argues a positive effect which can be made by improvement of public expenditure management on respecting ESCR in the Republic of Moldova.
Biofilm aggravates antibiotic resistance
Authors: Rajkumar N. , Mohiddin S. Khaja
Published: August 2022

It is possible for a variety of bacteria, including pathogens, to form biofilms, which serve as a mechanism for these organisms to defend themselves against antimicrobial agents in the environment.In order to explain this phenomenon of resistance within biofilms, several mechanisms have been proposed.These include delayed penetration of the antimicrobial into the biofilm extracellular matrix, slowing of the growth rate of organisms within the biofilm, and other physiologic changes brought about by interaction of the organisms with a surface.The existence of bacteria within a self-produced polymeric matrix, known as a biofilm, is another old survival strategy that is still used to this day. Biofilms, in a similar way, enable bacteria to adapt to their environment and promote the transfer of antibiotic resistance genes between different bacterial species.Because of its ability to spread antibiotic resistance genes as well as its innate phenotypic tolerance to antibiotics, biofilm must be considered synonymous with antibiotic resistance. Despite the fact that environmental biofilm does not fall under the current definition of antimicrobial stewardship, increased awareness of the existence, prevalence, and consequences of environmental biofilm among healthcare practitioners is critical to improving hygiene practises and preventing the emergence and spread of antibiotic resistance in healthcare facilities.
Health prediction system using machine learning
Authors: Nagrare Trupti , Takbhoware Payal , Kasetwar Abhay , Khanooni Mohammed Waseem
Published: August 2022

The emergence of the coronavirus (covid-19) pandemic has substantially elevated the worldwide demand for the healthcare system. Massive numbers of elderly and prone human beings are scuffling to fitness situations such as high blood pressure, diabetes, heart attack, and so on. Here in our project, I am making healthcare with the help of an algorithm and deep learning method to predict the disease. A user interacts with the system just like one interacts with his doctor and based on the symptoms provided by users and the system will identify the symptom and predict the disease. Thus, target to layout and implement a low- priced and smart healthcare system that allows non-stop assessment and tracking of patient fitness, thus BP and frame temperature monitoring is critical for that I used sensors that transmit information over a wi-fi network via a wi-fi module that allows fact analytics and visualization by using healthcare workforce.
detailed study to evaluate and compare the change in the modulus of elasticity and yield strength during the loading and unloading phase for five different orthodontic wires as a result of exposure to prophylactic fluoride agents and GC tooth mousse wit
Authors: Sanghvi Pravin. P. , Sanghvi Pramod , Sanghvi Nisha
Published: August 2022

Direct bonding and de-bonding procedures during orthodontic treatment lead to areas of enamel demineralization around brackets. During the etching procedures some of the extra area also gets etched and may remain exposed for plaque accumulation resulting in demineralization and white spot lesions around the brackets. To prevent this we use Ortho brush, Chlorhexidine mouth rinses, Fluoride mouth rinses and recently available GC Tooth mousse. However, they may cause corrosion and discoloration of Orthodontic wires1.Mechanical properties of the wire like Yield strength and Modulus of elasticity affects the performance of wire inside the oral cavity. Surface topography of archwire is one of the factors which influence the mechanical properties. Orthodontic mechanotherapy encompasses the use of several arch wires during various stages of treatment. Stainless steel, Nickel titanium and TMA wires are the ones predominately used. In this study we are trying to evaluate and compare the mechanical properties of Nickel titanium, Copper nickel titanium, β Titanium, Stainless steel and Australian 0.016" stainless steel wires immersed in FLUROVIL gel, PHOSFLUR mouth rinse and GC Tooth mousse with those immersed in Distilled water.
Effect of aloe vera on lipid and sugar levels in male rats exposed to high doses of dexamethasone therapy
Authors: Hamza Amna M. , Hassan Mayada S. , Mousa Rana F. , Jahil Amjad A. , AL-Nuaimi Ali J. , Hassan Mahdi S.
Published: August 2022

The present study was undertaken to observe the effect of the aqueous leaf extract of Aloe vera gel of the reduction in blood glucose and lipid level in hyperglycemia and hyperlipidemia rats. Twenty four  male rats were divided into four groups (6 rats/group) and treated as follows for 28 days.G 1 were intubated orally distal water serving as control while, G2 were administrating of Dexamethason -induced diabetic 1 mg/kg/bw. Intraperitoneally, G3 were administrating of diabetic rats given Dexamethason 1mg/kg/bw. + Aloe vera leaf gel extract (300 mg/kg) using an intragastric tube, G4) were administrating of diabetic rats given Dexamethasone 1 mg/kg/bw. intraperitoneally + Aloe vera leaf gel extract (500 mg/kg) using an intragastric tube, the following criteria were measured sugar levels and blood lipid profile. The findings show that Aloe Vera had a significant decrease influence in serum glucose, cholesterol, TG, and VLDL and a significant decrease HDL. In conclusion, this study mention a new evidence of the role of Aloe Vera on the decreasing glucose, lipid profile.
Electrocardiographically study of protective effect of Eruca Sativa M. versus doxorubicin induced cardiotoxicity in rabbits
Authors: Dawah Zuhair Abdulkareem , Salih Rana Abdulla
Published: August 2022

Cardiotoxicity is defined as drug-induced damage to the heart muscle, which can result in cardiac failure or cardiac arrest. Cardiotoxicity is a common side effect of traditional anticancer drugs such as doxorubicin, taxanes, 5-fluorouracil, and cyclophosphamide, as well as newer agents such as biological antibodies such as Nivo. Cardiotoxicity is also caused by the long-term use of neurologic/psychiatric medications. This study was designed to determine the effect of eruca sativa mill (Gergeer) leaves extract on cardiotoxicity induced by doxorubicin in rabbits. The thirty-five rabbits used in this study were obtained from a local rabbit breeder. Animals ranged between 1-1.3 years old, and their weight was approximately 1-2kg without specifying gender. experiment: Thirty-five adult rabbits (n=35) will be randomly divided into four groups (7 rabbits/each group) first group: seven rabbits will receive distal water (D.W) orally (-ve control), Second group: fourteen rabbits divided into two subgroup equally administrated with doxorubicin 4 mg/kg B.W (I.P) between day to day for 14 days to induce cardiotoxicity  (the first subgroup leave two weeks then killed, while the second subgroup leaves to 28 days without treatment),
Determination of multi-drug resistant Klebsiella pneumoniae isolated from UTI patients in Wasit province, Iraq
Authors: Alquraishi Fatimah E. , AL-Saadi Zainab N. , Al-Azzawi Jalal A. T.
Published: August 2022

The noticeable increase in the occurrence of multidrug-resistant Klebsiella pneumoniae strains separated from different hospitals in Wasit Province-Iraq demonstrates the limitation of antibiotics used for bacterial eradication. The aim of the present study is to detect the virulence genes in some K. pneumoniae isolates that collected from different hospitals in Wasit Province-Iraq. A total of 525 clinical samples were used to isolate 77 K. pneumoniae strains from clinical specimens throw fife months. They were identified by microbiological method as K. pneumoniae. The antimicrobial susceptibility of K. pneumoniae isolates was determined. The existence of virulence genes (AcrAB and tolC) were performed by PCR. The multidrug-resistant isolates showed resistance against Gentamicin (3.89%), Tobramycin (15.58%), and Amikacin (12.98%), which belongs to aminoglycoside antibiotics. Morever, βeta-Lactam antibiotics include Penicillins: Ampicillin (100%), Augmentin (19.48%), Carbapenems class including: Polymyxin-B (2.59%), and Imipenem (19.48%), Tetracyclins represented by Tetracycline (27.27%), Quinolones class including Ciprofloxacin (19.48%), Levofloxacin (14.28%), and Norfloxacin (14.28%), Macrolidies class including Azithromycin (57.14%),Amphenicols class including Chloramphenicol (1.29%),Nitrofurans class including Nitrofurantion (57.14%), finally Co-Trimoxazole class including Trimethoprim (33.76%). Molecular diversity between K. pneumoniae isolates was determined using Multiplex PCR technique.
Histological and immunohistochemical study of the endocrine pancreas of duck (Anas platyrhnchos)
Authors: Hussein Atyaf Abdulhasan , Bargooth Ali Fayadh
Published: August 2022

Because ducks are one of the important poultry in Iraq and due to the important role of the pancreas in the digestive process, this study was conducted to obtain the histological structure of the duck endocrine pancreas with its immunohistochemical study. The pancreas samples were taken from 10 indigenous adult male ducks. The histological study used two stains. Primary and secondary antibodies to the glucagon and insulin hormones were used for the immunohistochemical study. The result of the current study revealed three types of islets (alpha, beta, and mixed islets) in the duck pancreas. Alpha islets consisted of mainly alpha cells with few delta cells, and beta islets contained beta cells and a few delta cells. Also, alpha and beta cells with numerous delta cells were presented in mixed islets. The pancreatic islets are concentrated in the splenic lobe. The immunohistochemical result found the average glucagon intensity in alpha and mixed islets of duck pancreas was (295.3 ± 8.32 megapixel, and 110.2 ± 4.35 megapixel) respectively, and the average insulin intensity in beta and mixed islets of ducks was (265.4 ± 5.14 megapixels, 122.1 ± 3.65 megapixel) respectively.
Comparative study of lipoprotein lipase enzyme, ApoE and ApoC2, in pregnant women with and without preeclampsia
Authors: Kadhim Ali Mohammed , AL-Smaism Maha F. , Al-Hilli Nadia M.
Published: August 2022

Background: Preeclampsia (PE) is a multisystemic syndrome specific to pregnancy. Although PE is the most common cause of death from pregnancy-related problems, its underlying cause is still unknown. In PE, lipid metabolism is altered. When lipids are damaged, both the mother and the foetus may be at risk. Methods: Blood samples were taken from 45 normotensive and 45 preeclamptic pregnant women. These samples were analyzed for LPL, Apo E and C2. Results: Concentrations of LPL, Apo C2 and Apo E differ significantly between preeclamptic women and pregnant controls which were higher in preeclamptic than in pregnant controls. Conclusions: In preeclamptic women, the increase in LPL, ApoC2 and Apo E concentration may serve as a marker for preeclampsia complication that which leads to worse consequences and could be a relevant factor in the pathogenesis of preeclampsia.
Effect of potassium and biological fertilization on vegetative growth characteristics of two potatoes cultivars (Solanum tuberosum L.)
Authors: Tajaldeen Zainab Abdalaziz , Allela Waleed B. M. A.
Published: August 2022

This experiment was carried out during the spring growing season 2021 in the research field of the Faculty of Agriculture and Forestry / University of Mosul / Tourist Forestry Zone, to study the response of three factors in the vegetative growth traits of the potato varieties. The first factor included two varieties of potatoes (Taurus and Universa), the second factor included bio-fertilizer (Trichoderma fungi) with two levels and only once (5 g.m2, without addition), and the third factor included potassium fertilizer as sulfate potassium at four levels (0, 100, 200, 300 kg.ha-1). The results were as follows: The treatment of the cultivar Taurus gave the highest significant values in plant height, leafy area, number of aerial stems, relative content of chlorophyll in the leaves and percentage of dry matter in the leaves a value of 96.18 cm.Plant-1 , 5918.6 cm2.Plant-1 , 3.41 steem.Plant-1, 23.58 and 17.88% respectively. The treatment of bio-fertilization at a concentration of 5 g.m2 was given the highest significant values in the relative content of chlorophyll in the leaves at a value of 22.35.
Effect of aloe vera on antioxidant in male rats exposed to high doses of dexamethasone therapy, and histological on liver and pancreas
Authors: Hamza Amna Mohammed , Hassan Mayada Sahib , Mousa Rana Fadhil , Jahil AmjadAbdul Hassan , Hassan Mahdi S.
Published: August 2022

The present study was undertaken to observe the effect of the aqueous leaf extract of Aloe vera gel of the Antioxidant and histological on liver and pancreas. Twenty_four  male rats were divided into four groups (6rats/group) and treated as follows for 28 days.G 1 were intubated orally distal water serving as control while, G2 were administrating of Dexamethason -induced diabetic 1 mg/kg/bw. Intraperitoneally, G3 were administrating of diabetic rats given Dexamethason 1mg/kg/bw. + Aloe vera leaf gel extract (300 mg/kg) using an intragastric tube, G4)were administrating of diabetic rats given Dexamethasone 1mg/kg/bw. intraperitoneally + Aloe vera leaf gel extract (500 mg/kg) using an intragastric tube, the following criteria were measuredAntioxidant and histological on liver and pancreas. The findings show that Aloe Vera had a significant decrease influence in serumAntioxidant (MDA, ACE, and HSP70). In conclusion, this study mentioned a new evidence of the role of Aloe Vera on the decreasing of antioxidant.
Detection of acquired resistance genes for vancomycin in local Iraqi isolates of Klebsiella pneumoniae
Authors: Mahmood Shahad Hisham , Mohamed Ahmed , Khalaf Ilham Abdul Hadi
Published: August 2022

The species were collected from 3 main hospitals in different regions in Baghdad, and presented by one hundred and seventy-four for various genders and ages. The collected sources were 60 samples of urine, 33 samples of wounds, 36 samples of burns, 45 sample of fecal material. A total 60 isolates were isolated and diagnosed according to microscopic, cultural and biochemical tests as well as Api – 20 E, VITEK2 Compact systems were performed as well as specific 16SrRNA gene was applied for molecular identification of Klebsiella pneumoniae isolates deposited in the National Center for Biotechnology Information (NCBI) (From LC314482.1 - LC314486.1). As a result of these tests a total of 13 Klebsiella pneumoniae isolates were isolated and identified. For the precise detection of studied isolates in molecular techniques, chromosomal DNA was extracted. It was clear that the percentage of VanA gene appearance was 40% and 6.66% VanB gene for the selected isolates. Vancomycin-resistant genes were investigated for these bacterial isolates using specific primers for the resistant genes (VanA & VanB). Results of gel electrophoresis of the PCR products for Klebsiella pneumoniae that they have the resistant genes (VanA & VanB) appeared on chromosomal DNA.
Passive and iontophoretic delivery of bifonazole loaded Liposomal formulation: A comparative study
Authors: Kumar G.B Kiran , Goudanavar Prakash , Acharya Ankit , Ramesh B Ramesh B
Published: August 2022

Fungal infections are one of the most common dermatological conditions worldwide. The goal of this study was to create and test a liposomal version of the antifungal medication Bifonazole. The thin film approach was used to make nine batches of Bifonazole liposomal gel, each with a different ratio of cholesterol, soya lecithin, and stearyl amine. It was investigated how formulation variables affected entrapment efficiency, particle size, surface charge, and drug release behaviour. The addition of a positively charged surfactant like stearyl amine improves the entrapment effectiveness of Bifonazole into liposomes considerably. When compared to the other formulations, the LFG8 formulation had the highest drug-loading capacity (83.210.69%). After 24 hours, the total amount of medication released from the Bifonazole liposomal gel ranged from 51.520.67% to 83.210.69%. The molar ratio of soya lecithin in the formulation rose, delaying drug release. This may be due to Bifonazole's interaction with the vast surface area of the liposome's lipid bilayer membrane and the thickness and fluidity of the soya lecithin layer. In an ex-vivo skin permeation investigation, it was discovered that iontophoretic administration had superior penetration than passive diffusion. Iontophoresis dramatically enhances the amount of medication that is absorbed through the skin.
Epidemiological study of head lice among primary school students of some districts in Babil Governorate
Authors: Mohammed Zainab Qassim , Al-Qazwini Yarub Modhar
Published: August 2022

A survey study was conducted to investigate the epidemiology and spread of the head lice parasite for the period from November/2021 to May/2022 among students of a number of primary schools in some districts of Babil Governorate, including the city center of Hilla and some districts (Abu Gharq District, Al-Hashmiyah District, Al-Kifl District). Through it, 2575 students were examined, their ages ranged from 6-8 and 10-12 years. It was found through the physical examination that there is a wide spread of head lice among primary school children, especially in the rural areas of the governorate, with the increasing rates of infection among females, where the infection rate reached 20%, while the rate of infection was 20%. The infection in males reached 18% with no significant difference, while the age group showed a significant difference 1.1916, as well as it was noted that the months had a clear significant effect 1.4594.
Employing deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) for personal verification
Authors: Al-Hussein Manhal Ahmad Saleh , Al-Nima Raid Rafi Omar , Woo Wai Lok
Published: August 2022

Deoxyribonucleic Acid (DNA) is one of the most important biometrics, it is especially employed for individual recognition. In this study, people are recognized based on their DNAs. An effective algorithm for acquiring the unique DNA patterns is adopted. It is called the Unique Personal DNA Pattern (UPDP). This algorithm focuses on the repeated unique pattern in each DNA sample. Four databases are utilized in this paper. These are the DNA Classification (DC), Sample DNA Sequence (SDS), Human DNA Sequences (HDS) and DNA Sequences (DS). Such interesting and remarkable results are obtained in both recognition types of verification. In verification, FARs are achieved 0.32%, 0.31%, 0% and 0.16% for the DC, SDS, HDS and DS, respectively. Whereas, all False Rejection Rates (FRRs) in verification are recorded 0% for the four databases.
effect of light-curing distance on the degree of convergence of the top and bottom sides of flowable bulk-fill composite materials
Authors: Alzaidy Ayah Asim , Abd-alla Manal Hussain
Published: August 2022

Background: Flow able bulk-fill materials were introduced to be used in one thick increment of an internal base underneath a conventional layer. However, complete polymerization of the whole layer, particularly the bottom surface, is essential to achieve biocompatibility and the best mechanical properties. Objective: To evaluate the effect of three light-curing distances (0, 2, and 4mm)on the degree of convergence(DC) of the top and bottom surfaces for three flowable bulk-fill composite resins; Smart dentin replacement, Opus bulk fill flow, and Tetric N flow. Methods:45 disk-shaped specimens with an internal diameter of 5 mm and a depth of4mm cured for 20 seconds were fabricated from the three composite resins (n=15). For each material, three subgroups were fabricated according to the position of the light tip from the top surface; at 0, 2, and 4mm distances. DC for the top and bottom sides of all the specimens was calculated using FTIR spectroscopy. The statistical significance for the mean values of DC% among the different groups was calculated using a one-way analysis of variance (ANOVA) and the Tukey test with a significance level of 0.05.
Condyloma acuminata overlapping bacterial vaginosis under steroid therapy for SLE
Authors: Eliza Frizka , Damayanti Damayanti , Misalina Kartika , Widyantari Septiana , Hidayati Afif Nurul , Murtiastutik Dwi
Published: August 2022

Infections of the genitals, including infections caused by the human papillomavirus (HPV) are still quite common in Indonesia country. The general population that is often found in this case is HPV 16 and 18. Condyloma acuminata (CA) is an infection of HPV in the vaginal region that causes a cauliflower-like benign tumor. Infection is one of the causes of morbidity and mortality in individuals with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), and this illness might increase the risk of human papillomavirus (HPV) infection, particularly condyloma acuminatum.
Challenges and Opportunities for Main Stream Media and Journalism in a Digital and Social Media Environment: Perspective from Israel
Authors:   Bar-Ilan University, Tel Aviv District City, Israel, Grossman Zalev D.
Published: August 2022

Legacy media like broadcasters and especially newspapers by contrast are becoming relatively less important as distributors of news even as they remain very important producers of news. They are also under growing pressure to develop new digital business models as their existing sources of revenue decline or stagnate. The general response from legacy media has been a combination of investment in pursuing digital opportunities, cost–cutting and attempts at market consolidation in pursuit of market power and economies of scale. A methodological strategy for systematically analyzing citizen participation opportunities in the media is then proposed and applied. Because of the competition for attention and advertising, and the limited number of people who pay for online news, there are very few examples of legacy media that make a profit from their digital news operations despite twenty years of often substantial investments and sometimes significant audience reach. It is not clear that the new environment is significantly more hospitable for digital-born news media organizations. While they often have a lower cost base and can be more nimble in adapting to change, they face similar competition for both attention and advertising and so far represent a small part of overall investment in journalism. The study established that the consequences for informational diversity and media pluralism, key to freedom of expression are mixed. An increasingly digital media environment gives internet users access to more and more information from more and more sources, increasing the opportunities people have to use diverse sources and encounter different perspectives. The study concludes that the single biggest challenge facing journalism today in Israel is the public’s lack of trust in it. This is not a new challenge, but it is persistent, and it has been getting worse in the Country. Keywords: Challenges, Opportunities, Main stream media, Journalism, Digital, social media environment.
Lending Rate Practices and Financial Performance of Commercial Banks in Rwanda. A Case of I&M Bank Plc
Authors:   Mount Kenya University, Rwanda, Mukasekuru Yvonne Sangwa
Published: August 2022

The objective of the research project was to assess lending rate practices and financial performance of commercial banks in Rwanda. The specific objectives were to assess effect of loan to deposit ratio on financial performance of commercial banks in Rwanda, to evaluate the effect of loan to value ratio on financial performance of commercial banks in Rwanda and to determine the effect of credit policy on financial performance of commercial banks in Rwanda. In this research project, theories were used to draw their implications on the current study and a conceptual framework showing the link between the study variables was established. During data collection, researcher used a descriptive research design using two-mixed approach such as quantitative and qualitative approach. The research information were collected from chief Executive officers of I&Mbank, Board staff members of I&Mbank, Information technology officers of I&M bank, Risk and audit officers of I&Mbank, accounting and audit officers as well as customer service. The total targeted population was 132 from whom a sample of 99 was selected by use of stratified random sampling technique. To analyze data, SPSS version 21 was used to get frequency tables, pie charts and their related percentages. Findings of this research project revealed that loan to deposit ratio is a measure of lending interest rate and contribute to the financial performance with the mean of 2.02 and standard deviation of 0.751.As indicated, findings revealed that loan to value ratio is a measure of lending interest rate and contribute to the financial performance of commercial bank with the mean of 3.41 and standard deviation of 0.66.The study findings also showed that credit policy contribute to the financial performance of commercial bank at the standard deviation of 0.649 and p-value0.000. The overall conclusion is that there is significant relationship between lending interest rate and financial performance at 0.798 based on Pearson correlation. As recommendations, based on different problems encounter by I&M bank, there is a need to put more efforts on proper management system of credit and lending throughout monitoring and evaluation, using credit limits and using credit recovery experts. By use of all these strategies, the financial performance is to be achieved. Keywords: Lending Rate Practices, Financial Performance, Commercial Banks, I&M Bank Plc, Rwanda
Towards a Phenomenology of Undocumented Immigrant Reason
Authors: Sánchez Carlos Alberto
Published: August 2022

I offer a phenomenological description of undocumented immigrant reason, provisionally understood as a sort of historical reason grounded on undocumented immigrant life. That is, the categories of undocumented immigrant reason are resources for undocumented immigrant existence and are inscribed in the historical memory of immigration (they are shared and communal), accessed by immigrants in stories, anecdotes, and interpersonal trauma. Abstracting from personal experience, testimony, popular culture, and elsewhere, I propose a fragmentary list of these categories of undocumented immigrant reason, a list that includes journeying, crossing/nepantla, uncertainty/zozobra, nostalgia, and return. These categories, which structure undocumented immigrant reason, are reflected in beliefs and attitudes about migration, belonging, the contingency of life, the centrality of memory, and the meaning of death. Constitutive of immigrant rationality are beliefs and ways of being that lend meaning to immigrant life, including those beliefs and ways of being that place immigrants in closer proximity to fundamental human truths.
Territorios virtuales en el eslabón de la violencia de género en México
Authors: González-Calderón Diana Elisa , García María Gabriela Villar
Published: August 2022

Los territorios virtuales son escenarios culturales mediados por la tecnología, que construyen patrones de relación y universos de valor que permean en lo cotidiano en sociedades hiperconectadas. El impacto que generan en lo individual y colectivo, es un fenómeno que amerita ser estudiado para la intervención preventiva y de atención a la violencia de género exacerbada y visible en México, según datos oficiales. El objetivo de este trabajo es analizar el escenario tecnológico como un territorio que genera vulnerabilidad visible desde las prácticas generadas y poca regulación, y que se vincula a la creciente violencia de género en México. Se identifica que la masificación e impacto, ha generado un lazo comunicante entre las experiencias en entornos virtuales con los altos niveles de violencia de género en el país; reconociendo que estos escenarios virtuales, ameritan intervención sistémica que desnaturalice la violencia de género y abone a la construcción de nuevas narrativas y modelos de relación desde sus representaciones y permisividades.
Web Application and Penetration Testing
Authors:   Department of Computer Science and Engineering, Amity University Uttar Pradesh, Lucknow Campus, India, Yadav Saurabh , Singh Pawan ,   Department of Computer Science and Engineering, Amity School of Engineering and Technology, Amity University Uttar Pradesh, Lucknow, India
Published: August 2022

In the present scenario, the usage of internet is enormous and is escalating day by day. Internet facilities are employed in almost every field of work and people are becoming depending on it, with the increasing dependency on the internet, concern regarding information security has been increased. Because most of the work, e-commerce, chatting, payment of the bill, etc. are work through over the internet. That is why security is most important for any website. Basically, such security concern is high in the field of organizations, institutions, and the financial sector. This paper aims to address the top most vulnerability concerns and how to overcome them. This paper addresses most of the popular vulnerabilities, which are amongst the top 10 according to OWASP and addresses the precautions to be taken to deal with these vulnerabilities. This paper provides a better understanding in a simple and easy way. When the entire world is behind new technologies and everything is moving towards the internet, the need for security increases. One has to be sure about the security of their website as well as the security and privacy of the end users. So, when the world is demanding for new technologies there will be an increase in demand for security testing. Every application or website is considered good only when it is secure and it can only be done by a web tester. This paper explores the vulnerabilities in a precise manner.
A Comprehensive Analysis of Cloud Computing Services
Authors:   Amity School of Engineering and Technology, Amity, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, Rawat Anshika , Singh Pawan ,   Amity School of Engineering and Technology, Amity, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh
Published: August 2022

In today’s era, the term cloud computing is growing quickly which has purchased critical changes in different areas of India. It is a broadly spreading processing model that has changed the framework of Information Technology and the method of conveying the administration. On request, benefits are given by cloud computing. One of the essential administrations that cloud computing gives is data storing. The client can get to their information when the cloud specialist co-op moderates the information. Likewise, through cloud computing suppliers, cloud computing is generally utilized by Information Technology based new businesses which is a benefit in the advancement of their organization. In any case, its development is quickly expanding in the instruction area too. The utilization and exploration of distributed computing in training were directed through subjective philosophy. This report is an examination of the activity of cloud computing in leadership. A short overview was additionally performed to distinguish and dis-sect the benefits and hazards which distributed computing might have in the area of training. This investigation is skilled to achieve its advantages about the prologue to cloud computing in the administration of instruction.
A Novel Approach to IoT Based Smart Car
Authors:   Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering, Amity School of Engineering and Technology, Amity University Uttar Pradesh, Lucknow Campus, India, Yadav Satyam , Singh Kamlesh Kumar ,   Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering, Amity School of Engineering and Technology, Amity University Uttar Pradesh, Lucknow Campus, India
Published: August 2022

A rising number of novice rash drivers, indiscreet driving, and postponed admittance to emergency treatment to casualties has been a significant reason for passings. Instances of provocation, burglary in taxis are ascending with additional individuals utilizing current taxi administrations. Driver weariness checking, mishap anticipation measures, GPS-based area and closest clinic ready, savvy slowing mechanisms, brilliant airbags, and so forth are a portion of the highlights presently executed in a couple of the very good quality extravagance level vehicles. There hasn't been an expense proficient model produced for the low-end financial plan vehicles. It is vital to give open well-being measures in the vehicle to limit the endanger of death toll. This undertaking plans to foster an expense productive brilliant vehicle framework that can assist with helping not many of the causes. This research paper is written to take care for all such things and come up with a novel idea.
COVID-19 and Workplace Policy Re-Imagined: What Is Health and Safety Without Equity?
Authors: Johnson Simisola
Published: August 2022

COVID-19 and Workplace Policy Re-Imagined: What Is Health and Safety Without Equity?
Mobilizing Public Health Professionals to Support Journalists and Fact-Checkers During the Covid-19 Pandemic
Authors: LaRose Emily , Shroff Anshu , Huang Jessica , Gyenes Nat
Published: August 2022

The emergence of the COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in an infodemic- a flood of epidemic-related information- that encompasses a plethora of misinformation that has arisen from rapidly evolving science, uncertainty, information gaps, and special interests. The misinfodemic- epidemic of misinformation, midinformation, and disinformation- has largely kept pace with the pandemic and continues to proliferate across online media and communication channels. The potential risks and dangers of misinformation are well documented in the literature and include adverse health effects like increased disease spread, hospitalization, and death; stigmatization of individuals and groups; increased health inequities; and distrust in government and public health guidance. The goal of the COVID-19 Expert Database was to employ the skills of public health professionals to provide an added layer of expertise for journalists, fact-checking organizations, and media outlets to improve health-reporting capacity, provide accessible COVID-19-related content, and distill complex scientific findings to support local and contextually-relevant communications. Launched in June 2020, the project was designed as an applied research initiative aimed at strengthening the quality of COVID-19-related health information and decreasing circulating misinformation to advance health equity.
Neonatal Mortality, Infant Mortality, and Under-Five Mortality Rates in the Provinces of Zimbabwe: A Geostatistical and Spatial Analysis of Public Health Policy Provisions
Authors: T. Nhede Norman , A. Catraio Arthur
Published: August 2022

The aim of this research is to present a disaggregated geostatistical analysis of the subnational provincial trends of child mortality variation in Zimbabwe from a child health policy perspective. Soon after gaining independence in 1980, the government embarked on efforts towards promoting equitable health care, namely through the provision of primary health care. Government intervention programmes brought hope and promise, but achieving equity in primary health care coverage was hindered by previous existing disparities in maternal health care disproportionately concentrated in urban settings to the detriment of rural communities. The article highlights policies and programs adopted by the government during the Millennium Development Goals period between 1990-2015 as a response to the inequities that characterised the country’s maternal health care. A longitudinal comparative method for spatial variation on child mortality rates across provinces is developed based on geostatistical analysis. Cross-sectional and time-series data was extracted from the World Health Organisation (WHO) Global Health Observatory data repository, Demographic Health Surveys reports, and previous academic and technical publications. Results suggest that although health care policy was uniform across provinces, not all provinces received the same antenatal and perinatal services. Accordingly, provincial rates of child mortality growth between 1994 and 2015 varied significantly. Evidence on the trends of child mortality rates and maternal health policies in Zimbabwe can be valuable for public child health policy planning, and public service delivery design both in Zimbabwe and across developing countries pursuing the Sustainable Development Agenda.
Maternal Mortality in the United States: A Focus on Health Disparities
Authors: B. Hill Melissa , N. Portelli Tremont Jaclyn , C. McCraw Michelle , Christine Sprach Natalie , Maria Berry Anne
Published: August 2022

Maternal mortality is an important health problem with widely accepted international support for risk reduction. In contrast to other developed countries, maternal mortality rates in the United States have increased in recent years, resulting in a mounting public health crisis. Significant racial disparities in maternal mortality rates exist, particularly among Black and American Indian/Alaska Native women. Data demonstrate that social determinants of health - such as limited education, low income, rural residence and other environmental factors - place women at higher risk of suffering severe morbidity or mortality in the peripartum period. These determinants, compounded by structural racism, act as upstream drivers of maternal mortality. Greater access to care and improved quality of care are critical to reducing disparities. Policy initiatives to expand Medicaid, improve surveillance and mortality review committees, and identify barriers to quality care are necessary to achieve maternal health equity.