bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
A high-resolution calving front data product for marine-terminating glaciers in Svalbard
Authors: Li Tian , Heidler Konrad , Mou Lichao , Ignéczi Ádám , Zhu Xiao Xiang , Bamber Jonathan L.
Published: February 2024

Abstract. The mass loss of glaciers outside the polar ice sheets has been accelerating during the past several decades and has been contributing to global sea-level rise. However, many of the mechanisms of this mass loss process are not well understood, especially the calving dynamics of marine-terminating glaciers, in part due to a lack of high-resolution calving front observations. Svalbard is an ideal site to study the climate sensitivity of glaciers as it is a region that has been undergoing amplified climate variability in both space and time compared to the global mean. Here we present a new high-resolution calving front dataset of 149 marine-terminating glaciers in Svalbard, comprising 124 919 glacier calving front positions during the period 1985–2023 (https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.10407266, Li et al., 2023). This dataset was generated using a novel automated deep-learning framework and multiple optical and SAR satellite images from Landsat, Terra-ASTER, Sentinel-2, and Sentinel-1 satellite missions. The overall calving front mapping uncertainty across Svalbard is 31 m. The newly derived calving front dataset agrees well with recent decadal calving front observations between 2000 and 2020 (Kochtitzky and Copland, 2022) and an annual calving front dataset between 2008 and 2022 (Moholdt et al., 2022). The calving fronts between our product and the latter deviate by 32 ± 65 m on average. The R2 of the glacier calving front change rates between these two products is 0.98, indicating an excellent match. Using this new calving front dataset, we identified widespread calving front retreats during the past four decades, across most regions in Svalbard except for a handful of glaciers draining the ice caps Vestfonna and Austfonna on Nordaustlandet. In addition, we identified complex patterns of glacier surging events overlaid with seasonal calving cycles. These data and findings provide insights into understanding glacier calving mechanisms and drivers. This new dataset can help improve estimates of glacier frontal ablation as a component of the integrated mass balance of marine-terminating glaciers.
Employing the generalized Pareto distribution to analyze extreme rainfall events on consecutive rainy days in Thailand's Chi watershed: implications for flood management
Authors: Phoophiwfa Tossapol , Chomphuwiset Prapawan , Prahadchai Thanawan , Park Jeong-Soo , Apichottanakul Arthit , Theppang Watchara , Busababodhin Piyapatr
Published: February 2024

Abstract. Extreme rainfall events in the Chi watershed of northeastern Thailand have significant implications for the safe and economic design of engineered structures and effective reservoir management. This study investigates the characteristics of extreme rainfall events in the watershed and their implications for flood risk management. We apply extreme value theory to historical maximum cumulative rainfall data for consecutive rainy days from 1984 to 2022. The generalized Pareto distribution (GPD) was used to model the extreme rainfall data, with the parameters estimated using maximum likelihood estimation (MLE) and linear moment estimation (L-ME) methods based on specific conditions. The goodness-of-fit tests confirm the suitability of the GPD for the data, with p values exceeding 0.05. Our findings reveal that certain regions, notably Udon Thani, Chaiyaphum, Maha Sarakham, Tha Phra Agromet., Roi Et, and Sisaket provinces, show the highest return levels for consecutive 2 d (CONS-2) and 3 d (CONS-3) rainfall. These results underscore the heightened risk of flash flooding in these regions, even with short periods of continuous rainfall. Based on our findings, we developed 2D return level maps using the Q-geographic information system (Q-GIS) program, providing a visual tool to assist with flood risk management. The study offers valuable insights for designing effective flood management strategies and highlights the need for considering extreme rainfall events in water management and planning. Future research could extend our findings through spatial correlation analysis and the use of copula functions. Overall, this study emphasizes the importance of preparing for extreme rainfall events, particularly in the era of climate change, to mitigate potential flood-related damage.
Unsupervised classification of the northwestern European seas based on satellite altimetry data
Authors: Poropat Lea , Jones Dani , Thomas Simon D. A. , Heuzé Céline
Published: February 2024

Abstract. From generating metrics representative of a wide region to saving costs by reducing the density of an observational network, the reasons to split the ocean into distinct regions are many. Traditionally, this has been done somewhat arbitrarily using the bathymetry and potentially some artificial latitude–longitude boundaries. We use an ensemble of Gaussian mixture models (GMMs, unsupervised classification) to separate the complex northwestern European coastal region into classes based on sea level variability observed by satellite altimetry. To reduce the dimensionality of the data, we perform a principal component analysis on 27 years of observations and use the spatial components as input for the GMM. The number of classes or mixture components is determined by locating the maximum of the silhouette score and by testing several models. We use an ensemble approach to increase the robustness of the classification and to allow the separation into more regions than a single GMM can achieve. We also vary the number of empirical orthogonal function (EOF) maps and show that more EOFs result in a more detailed classification. With three EOFs, the area is classified into four distinct regions delimited mainly by bathymetry. Adding more EOFs results in further subdivisions that resemble oceanic fronts. To achieve a more detailed separation, we use a model focused on smaller regions, specifically the Baltic Sea, North Sea, and the Norwegian Sea.
Custodial Challenges: Islamic and Pakistani Law in Child Custody Matters
Authors: Aziz Muhammad Adnan , Shahid Muhammad , Muhammad Aas , Jamshaid Muhammad Kashan
Published: February 2024

This article explores the intricate issues of child custody disputes in Islamic and Pakistani law, emphasizing the deficiencies of the existing legal procedures and the resulting difficulties experienced by both children and parents. Courts persist in relying on antiquated statutes, despite the Guardians & Wards Act, of 1890, resulting in protracted legal disputes and emotional distress for all parties concerned. The absence of a comprehensive legal structure that specifically addresses the child's best interests worsens the problem, leading to conflicting rulings and extended distress. The paper advocates for immediate reforms, proposing a comprehensive legal framework that prioritizes the kid's well-being and simplifies custody procedures. The author advocates for revisions to current legislation or the creation of a new law to fill the gaps and promptly resolve custody disputes. This would help minimize the negative impact on children's psychological well-being and family connections. The failure to implement these reforms merely extends the duration of the distress experienced by children entangled in custody disputes, emphasizing the pressing necessity for legislative measures to safeguard their rights and welfare.
Effects of Vegetable Transplanter Press Wheel Design on Soil Compaction and Seedling Establishment
Authors: D. K. Mohanty  , D. Behera  , M. Mahapatra  , S. K. Swain
Published: February 2024

Studies were conducted on an experimental two-row self-propelled semi-automatic vegetable transplanter through control plot conditions to determine the optimum press wheel parameters for achieving maximum plant stand of brinjal crop. Brinjal seedling length of 150-300 mm was transplanted at forward speed of 0.8-1.0 km.h-1. Plant stand increased and soil cone index decreased with increase in tilt angle from 5° to 15°, and also with increase in width of the press wheel from 55 mm to 75 mm for different tilt angles, and press wheel diameters of 55, 65 and 75 mm. It was also found that larger the diameter of press wheel, better was the plant stand in a row. Best performance of the press wheel was obtained at dimensions of 15º tilt angle, 300 mm diameter and 75 mm width.
Growth, Yield and Water Use Efficiency Response of Greenhouse Grown Capsicum under Deficit and PRD Method of Irrigation
Authors: Ravish Chandra  , P.K. Singh
Published: February 2024

A study was conducted to compare two water-saving practices, deficit irrigation (DI) and partial root zone drying (PRD), and to examine how they affect water use, growth and yield of greenhouse grown capsicum compared to control irrigation (CI). The effect of PRD on the growth of capsicum plant was significant. The results showed that capsicum fruit yield was highest for control (full irrigation), followed by the deficit irrigation treatment (DI-75 %) and then 1 PRD treatment. The analysis suggested that the treatment 1 PRD outperformed 2 PRD and DI-50 in terms of fruit yield. The yield loss in PRD treatment was only 11.1 % compared to control, whereas amount of water applied was 50 % less than through control irrigation. The highest water use efficiency was achieved for treatment of 1 PRD with 63 % improvement in irrigation efficiency over control. The treatment 1 PRD used 20.60 litres of water to produce 1 kg capsicum as against 33.61 litres under control treatment.
Quality Changes in Pearl Millet Based Pasta during Storage in Flexible Packaging
Authors: Kirti Jalgaonkar  , S. K. Jha  , Lata Nain  , Mir Asif Iquebal
Published: February 2024

Pearl millet based pasta was evaluated for quality changes during 6-month storage in biaxially oriented polypropylene (BOPP) packaging material of 100 µm thickness and water vapour transmission rate of 7.71 g,m-2.day-1 at ambient condition (32.95 ± 8.75 °C (max), 17.6 ± 12.1 °C (min) and 79 ± 19 % RH). The quality parameters of pasta were determined at intervals of 1 month. Moisture content (MC) of pasta varied from 8.87 % to 11.90 %, water activity 0.51 to 0.66, free fatty acids (FFA) 0.48 % to 0.82 %, peroxide value (PV) 2.10 to 5.79 meq.kg-1 of oil, fat acidity 20.54 mg.100 g-1 to 37.77 mg.100 g-1. Cooking loss (6.22 % to 7.66 %) and variation in textural properties such as hardness (10.75-11.68 N), cohesiveness (0.60-0.64), springiness (1.17-1.26 mm), gumminess (6.01-6.45 N), chewiness (6.15-6.45 N.mm) of pasta were found to be non-significant during storage period. Moisture content, water activity, FFA, PV, fat acidity were found to be positively related to storage period. Microbial counts (total plate count, yeast, mould, E. Coli, Salmonella, Shigella) were not detected during the entire storage period. With overall acceptability value of 7.67 out of 9, the sensory evaluation revealed very good acceptability of the product even after 6 months of storage. Thus, the overall quality, safety, and acceptability of the product remained acceptable throughout the 6-month storage period
Design and Development of Manually Operated Sapota Cleaner
Authors: M. N. Dabhi  , P. R. Davara
Published: February 2024

Cleaning of sapota is an important unit operation after harvesting. Harvested fruits are presently cleaned by manually rubbing with cloth. A manually operated sapota cleaner was designed and developed to reduce human drudgery. The cleaner was tested at 60, 65 and 70 rpm, and its batch capacity varied from 15 to 45 kg. The drum with jute cloth inner lining had cleaning efficiency of 99.95 % at 70 rpm rotational speed and 20 kg sapota batch load. At drum speed of 60 rpm and 20 or 30 kg of sapota load, no damage of fruit was observed. The cleaner gave best performance at 70 rpm drum speed, 20 kg feed /batch, giving 99.95 % cleaning efficiency and 2.04 % fruit damage. The cost of the cleaner was ` 7000, with cost saving of ` 0.30/kg sapota as compared to traditional cleaning method.
Development of Motorized Walnut Dehuller
Authors: Mudasir Ali  , Jagvir Dixit  , Shiv Kumar Lohan
Published: February 2024

Most of walnut production is manually hulled in India. Green walnut is processed in dry condition by removing the outer shell. Removing of outer shell of walnut with a knife by hand is difficult at a low production rate of 0.025- 0.030 t.h-1. A motorized walnut dehuller based on the principle of shearing-off the hull of a green walnut by shearing force was developed and evaluated, with peripheral speed and number of heaping days being optimized to make the best quality of hulling process. Results indicated that the effective throughput capacity, hulling efficiency and fully hulled walnut percentage increased with increase in peripheral speed. Similarly, hulling efficiency increased with increase in number of heaping days before hulling, but the fruit shell staining and kernel discoloration took place with increase in the number of heaping days after harvest. At peripheral speed of 6.41 m.s-1 and 4-day heaping period, the hulling capacity of the developed machine was 0.260 t.h-1 with hulling efficiency of 79.55 per cent.
Figura, alegoría y práctica interpretativa en la música de Brian Ferneyhough
Authors: Castro Magas Diego
Published: February 2024

Este estudio examina los conceptos de "figura" y "alegoría" en la estética musical del compositor inglés Brian Ferneyhough, en particular relación con sus obras Lemma-Icon-Epigram (1981) para piano y Kurze Schatten II (1983-9) para guitarra. Al hacer esto, se aborda la problemática de las múltiples mediaciones que rodean una partitura en tanto artefacto semiótico, y en particular el potencial impacto de alusiones culturales e intenciones del compositor en las prácticas interpretativas. Se analizan las grabaciones comerciales de estas obras mediante el modelo de análisis "morfosintáctico", correlacionando datos cuantificados con la escucha cercana de las interpretaciones, abordando la mediación entre escritura y interpretación musical, evaluando finalmente el posible impacto de los conceptos antes mencionados de figura y alegoría en las prácticas interpretativas de estas partituras.
O estado da arte das pesquisas sobre bandas de música no Brasil
Authors: Lucas da Silva Eduardo , Maria Galama Paula , Costa Silva Jefferson , Dos Santos Mariano Eduardo , Cowosque Costa Igor
Published: February 2024

Este artigo apresenta estudo sistemático do estado da arte das produções acadêmicas relacionadas às bandas de música no Brasil. Um protocolo de revisão sistemática integrativa foi elaborado e implementado na execução da pesquisa. O escopo sobre o qual incidiu a revisão sistemática integrativa considerou apenas teses, dissertações e artigos, publicados e indexados no Brasil, entre 2009 e 2020. Foram encontrados e categorizados 186 trabalhos. Os dados obtidos foram analisados e discutidos.
Assessment practices in instrumental music classroom
Authors: Cardoso Mário
Published: February 2024

The study aims to identify, explore, analyze and discuss assessment dimensions, strategies and tools present in the instrumental music classroom. Carried out in the context of music teachers training in Portuguese higher education, the study employed a qualitative, descriptive, and interpretative approach. The results indicate: (i) multidimensional assessment practices/strategies, (ii) the group development and discussion (student-students and teacher-student) of the evaluation process is not visible, and (iii) the non-involvement of students in the development of participatory assessment.
RELATIONSHIP OF SMART PHONE ADDICTION WITH COGNITIVE AND EMOTIONS REGULATION: AN ANALYSIS AMONG PRE-SCHOOL CHILDREN
Authors:   Riphah International University, Islamabad, Hussain Aftab , Ikram Ahmed ,   Department of Applied Psychology, IUB, Aafreen Saima ,   Department of Applied Psychology, IUB
Published: February 2024

The current study sought to investigate the relationship between smartphone addiction and preschoolers' ability to regulate their emotions and cognition. A sample of N=110 preschoolers was selected using the purposive sampling method from the general community of Bahawalpur, Pakistan. The current study employed a cross-sectional research approach. Data was gathered using the Korean Smartphone Addiction Proneness Scale for Young Children by Kim and Lee (2014) and the cognitive Emotion Regulation Questionnaire (CERQ) kid's version by Garnefski et al. Version 21 of SPSS was used to evaluate the data. The study's hypotheses were tested using frequency distribution, descriptive statistics, bivariate correlation, and regression analysis. The findings indicated that smartphone addiction among preschoolers was high. It was shown that there was a substantial correlation between cognitive emotion management techniques and smartphone addiction. Rumination, positive reappraisal, perspective-taking, refocusing on planning, and positive refocusing were discovered to have a significant negative correlation with cognitive emotion regulation strategies, whereas self-blame, acceptance, catastrophizing, and other blame were discovered to have a significant positive correlation with smartphone addiction. Additionally, especially among preschoolers, smartphone addiction has a considerable impact on cognitive emotion management skills. Keywords: Smartphone Addiction, Cognitive Emotion Regulation Strategies, Preschool children.
SCREENING AND MANAGEMENT OF POSTTRAUMATIC STRESS DISORDER (PTSD) AMONG FLOOD VICTIMIZED INDIVIDUALS IN 2022: AN INTERVENTION STUDY
Authors:   Department of Applied Psychology, Islamia University, Bahawalpur, . Nimra , Khan Aqeel Ahmad ,   Department of Applied Psychology, Islamia University, Bahawalpur, Iqbal Aamir ,   Department of Applied Psychology, Islamia University, Bahawalpur
Published: February 2024

Natural disasters, such as floods, can have devastating effects on the minds of affected populations. In Pakistan, frequent and devastating floods (2022) have resulted in significant challenges in managing the mental health problems of flood victims. This current study aims at screening and management of PTSD symptoms among flood victims in different villages of Rajanpur District. This study completed into two phases. In the first phase, quantitative research was carried out to comprehensively assess the PTSD symptoms of flood victims in different villages of Rajanpur district by using PSS-SR5 scale. The second phase of this study was aimed to heal the symptoms of PTSD by using exposure therapy. In this step, two groups were formed i.e., experimental group and control group. In this phase experimental research was carried to check the effectiveness of intervention. The results from the collected responses before and after therapy were analysed by using SPSS. The outcome results reported a healing effects of exposure therapy among flood victimized individuals by reducing the symptoms of PTSD. The results indicated equal level of PTSD among both genders. This also reported that the level of PTSD was significantly higher among the individuals living in separate family set up, unmarried individuals and having wealthy status. Furthermore, the results revealed a significant observed difference in the level of PTSD in experimental group as compared with control group. Keywords: Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Flood , Exposure Therapy, Experimental Group, Control Group, Randomization.
EXPLORING THE RELATIONSHIP OF MIND SKILLS AND SOCIAL SKILLS WITH AUTISTIC TRAITS AMONG DIAGNOSED CHILDREN WITH AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDER (ASD)
Authors:   Department of Applied Psychology, IUB, Sadiq Saira , Noor Farukh ,   Department of Applied Psychology, IUB
Published: February 2024

Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is considered as a neurodevelopmental clause that characterized by constant difficulties in social, mental, communicational, or repetitive behavior aspects of the child. The children who are diagnosed with this disorder usually report a very heterogeneous rang of symptoms with unstable range of severity. The core purpose of this study was not only highlighting the deficit skills of autistic children but also endeavor to check the possible relationship of these deficit skills with autistic traits of the children. For that purpose, a sample of (N=30) diagnosed children with autism was selected from two autism centre i.e., Autism Resource Centre & Special Need Care Centre in Multan by using the purposive sampling technique. To collect the responses of the autistic children three valid and reliable measures were utilized. The Mind Task Battery was used to check the mind skills of the children; Social Skills Scale (SSS) was applied to check the social competency and Social Responsive Scale (SRS) was administered to check the autistic traits. The collected data was analyzed by using SPSS. The results from the collected data revealed that the autistic traits were higher among the children and these traits were significantly correlated with the mind skills of the children. Furthermore, the results reported that the children exhibit frequent repetitive behavior, low level of advance and basic skills and lower level of self-control. Hence, from the results it concluded that there is a dire need to address problems of autistic children and provide some intervention to improve these anomalies. Keywords: Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Social Skills, Mind Skills, Autistic Traits.
ROLE OF ATTITUDE IN STUDENTS’ CAREER BUILDING
Authors:   Department of Education Mohi-Ud-Din Islamic University Nerian Sharif, AJ&k, Kauser Shazia , Ishaq Muhammad ,   Mohi-Ud-Din Islamic University Nerian Sharif, AJ&k, Kausar Sunnam ,   Mohi-Ud-Din Islamic University Nerian Sharif, AJ&k
Published: February 2024

In student career building, attitude plays a vital role in guiding the students and helping them to achieve success through enhancing their individual skill sets. This attitude, in a diverse environment, sets the tone of current and future achievements and successes. Each student has different capabilities and individualistic abilities to study different subjects. Everyone can choose the subjects according to their attitude for their career. There were continuing education centers that mainly organize activities for the society in the fields that have gained importance on the improvement of an individual with a view of career building, improving professional knowledge and skills, achieving new skills, and supplying individual development. The study of these objectives was, to identify the role of attitude in student career building and to analyze the role of attitude in student career building. The purpose of the study was descriptive in nature. The target population of this study was comprised of the public universities of Rawalpindi and Islamabad. The study was delimited to the undergraduate student of public universities of Rawalpindi and Islamabad. The universities were selected randomly. The questionnaire was developed as a tool for data collection from students. Data was collected personally and then analyzed statistically by using mean and standard deviation. The results of this study showed that the role of attitude is important and has a vital role for students’ career-building. Keywords: Attitude, student, career building, youth, skills.
A Comprehensive MATLAB based Optical Mark Reader and Database Generation System for the Windows Operating System
Authors: Zamir Samrina
Published: February 2024

The importance of software systems in business cannot be overstated. Often, there are numerous processes involved in developing software solutions, including problem definition, solution design, building, testing, and maintenance. The objective of this study is to propose an optical mark reader (OMR) that is practical, affordable, and compatible with Windows. The OMR can be used to process data in polling places, schools, elections, and other comparable places. It was created especially for grading multiple-choice tests. It may be easily integrated with a multipurpose printer and comes with an updated tool for image scanning and reading. The article also provides a database that generates thorough reports and was built in a soft environment. The paper uses an aptitude test grading system for a university to show how well the system works, and the database successfully creates a detailed report of the student’s data and final results. The system was created utilizing state-of-the-art software, including MATLAB and SQL server.
A Novel Approach Towards Biometric Recognition System Using Voice and Signature
Authors: Ahmed Shoaib
Published: February 2024

Recently, recognition systems have gained importance due to their vital role in security by identifying users while interacting with electronic devices to ensure reliability. The typical authentication systems based on PINs or passwords have revealed various issues of deceitful access. On the contrary, Biometrics can establish an apparent discrepancy between a genuine individual and a fraudulent imitator. Biometrics may be categorized as a Single Model or Multimodal System. Systems of Multimodal bio-metrics are used in Physical Access, Civil ID, Criminal
ID, Network/PC Access, Kiosk/ATM, Retail/POS, Surveillance, e-commerce, and telephony. This paper proposes a novel and robust recognition system that uses voice and signatures as inputs to recognize the users. The proposed method uses (Mel Frequency Cepstral Coefficients) MFCC and (Vector Quantization) VQ as characteristic vectors to perform voice analysis, and Vertical Projection Profile (VPP), Horizontal Projection Profile (HPP), and Discrete Cosine Transform (DCT) features to design an offline signature identification system. In the design, a similarity score is obtained. False acceptance and rejection probabilities are measured based on the highest score for each uni-model system. Finally, both methods are merged to get an equal error rate, which is used to evaluate the effectiveness of the proposed approach. The results indicate that when compared with unimodal biometric systems, the proposed
multi-model biometric system produces less EER, making the system more robust and reliable.
Genetic Evaluation of Interlukin-22 Single Nucleotide Polymorphism (rs1179251) with Plasmodium falciparum Clearance among Children Less Than 10 Years in the North Region of Cameroon
Authors: F. T. Calvino , W. N. Olivier , A. N. Randolph , M. N. Akindeh , P. K. Jean , N. N. Carine , V. F. Marie-Claire , M. A. Innocent , F. M. Wilfred
Published: February 2024

IL-22 is a pro and anti-inflammatory cytokine which induces the regeneration of hepatocytes cells during the immune response. Evidence has shown that genetic polymorphisms on IL-22 gene could affect the immune response and consequently the parasite clearance and the treatment outcome of malaria. This study aimed at determining the prevalence of the SNP rs1179251 of the Interleukin-22 gene and a possible association with P. falciparum clearance among children less than 10 years old in the North region of Cameroon. A case-control study was performed on 184 conveniently collected blood samples, spotted on Whartman No 3 filter paper from the SPAQ (Sulfadoxine-Pyrimethamine + Amodiaquine) clinical trial carried out in Garoua and Yagoua in 2015, from which DNA was extracted using Chelex-100 method. Genotyping of the IL-22 gene SNPs was performed using Polymerase Chain Reaction and Restriction Fragment Length Polymorphism (PCR-RFLP). Parasite clearance was defined as the disappearance of pre-treatment parasites without subsequent recurrence, irrespective of whether recurrence is a reinfection or a recrudescing parasite. Treatment outcomes were classified according to the WHO guidelines; patients that experienced early treatment failure (ETF), and late parasitological failure (LPF) were classified as failures (56 cases), while patients that experienced adequate clinical parasitological response (ACPR) were classified as successes (128 controls). The chi square test was used to establish the association between the SNP rs1179251 and parasite clearance. A P-value less than 0.05 was considered as statistically significant. The findings revealed that the mutant allele C was the most predominant with a frequency of 74.46%, with the ancestral allele G having a frequency of 25.54%. These results showed that carriers of the mutant allele C could be 3.7 times more likely not to clear the parasites during treatment but this was not statistically significant (P=0.07, OR= 3.72). In conclusion, no association was found between the SNP rs1179251 of IL-22 gene and Plasmodium falciparum clearance. So, in spite of the importance of IL-22 gene in immune responses, the studied polymorphism does not serve a decisive role in Plasmodium falciparum clearance.
Preparation, Characterisation and Antifungal activity of Silver Nanoparticles prepared with Fresh Extract of Aconitum heterophyllum leaves
Authors: Akhtar Rasool Mohammad , Kumar Gautam Girendra , Prasad Panda Durga , Bhattacharya Arin , Jain Ritesh
Published: February 2024

A Silver nanoparticles of the green approach for the synthesis of well – stabilized silver nanoparticles is described the nanoparticles will be biosynthesized by adding Silver nitrate with extract in deionized water, silver nitrate and extract of Aconitum heterophyllum with different concentrations. The phytochemical extract from this plant is more suitablefor large-scale biosynthesis of silver nanoparticles. Nanoparticles (NPs) prepared with plant extract are more stable, suitable and fastertherapeutic efficacyagainstfungal infection. Moreover, the preparations of silver nanoparticles with plant extract are more uniform in shape and size. The advantages of using plant and plant-derived materials for biosynthesis of silver nanoparticles have attract the interest ofresearchers due to its better mechanisms in successful formation ofsilver nanoparticles.Themetallic structurer were characterized using various methods. The AgNPs exhibit a maximum absorption at 430nm in Ultraviolet Spectroscopy, while the X-Ray diffraction indicates that they were crystalline in nature, including high resolution transmission electron microscopy, energy dispersive X-Ray Diffraction. It was confirmed by the electronic microscopic analysis that the spheres prepared with silvermetal and plant extract are uniform nanoparticle shape and size.
Clinical Management of Head Injuries with Conventional Therapy (Magnesium Sulfate, Hypertonic and Mannitol) with Phytomedicine (Propolis and Black Cumin) through the Parameters of the Glasgow Coma Scale
Authors: A. Nazwar Tommy , Balafif Farhad , W. Wardhana Donny , Mustofa Mustofa , Panjaitan Christin
Published: February 2024

Neuroprotective drugs are frequently used in the treatment of traumatic brain injury (TBI). However, an examination into indications of enhancing patient quality in practice is required. This study assesses the Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS) in TBI patients actually following the use of neuroprotective agents. Clinical study of patients at Saiful Anwar Malang Hospital with inclusion criteria the patients' ages range from 16 to 50 years. Brain injury inclusion includes diffuse axonal injury, mild brain injury, moderate brain injury, severe brain injury, closed brain injury and individuals with a GCS index value of 5-12. The MS group was given Magnesium Sulfate therapy. The NS group was given black cumin extract preparations. The EP group was given propolis extract. The HM group was given Mannitol. The HN group was given NaCl. The patient assessment consisted of treatment and clinical features as represented by the GCS as in moderate traumatic brain injury (GCS 9-12).The statistical test used in this study was the Mann-Whitney test to determine differences in the average increase in GCS scores between groups given black cumin, propolis, MgSO4 and those not given black cumin, propolis, MgSO4. In addition, researchers also used the T-test to determine the difference in the average GCS score before and after being given Mannitol and NaCl. All statistical results were processed using SPSS software version 23. The average value of GCS with NS on day 5 is 9.50(p=64). Then it increased on the 21st day to 13.70 (p=00). Giving EP, on day 5 the average value of GCS, 9.50(p=0.79) on day 21 becomes 9.89(p=02). On day 5 propolis with p=0.79 and day 21, p = 0.00. The results of using MS showed a GCS score of 5.36(p=0.00). Using HM on day 0, the average GCS score obtained was 9.60 and on day 7, the GCS score was 13.50(p=0.00). On HN administration, the GCS score on day 0, 9.60 and day 7 became 11.50(p=0.00). The neuroprotective agents mentioned in this study have an active or adjuvant role to increase the GCS index in TBI patients.
Phytoconstituents profiling of Selaginella willdenowii (Desv.) Baker and Pharmacological Potential
Authors: Susilo Susilo , Kusuma Wardhani Ratih
Published: February 2024

Selaginella willdenowii (Desv.) Bakeris a terrestrial herb with a high source of antioxidants. However, the phytoconstituents of these plants have not been reported. Therefore, we explored the metabolite in the leaves, stems, and roots of S. willdenowii (Desv.) Baker investigated its bioactive compounds' potential. Analysis of the phytoconstituents of S. willdenowii (Desv.) Baker ethanol extract was performed with Gas Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry (GCMS). We identified 69 metabolites that appear to be 16 categories of compound classes. 2,6,10-Trimethyl, 14-Ethylene-14-Pentadecne, Stigmasterol, Hexadecanoic, and acid methyl ester are four compounds consistently present in each part of the S. willdenowii (Desv.) Baker. Known pharmacological properties of phytocompounds found can be used as anticancer drugs, antioxidants, anti-inflammatory, antitumor, and antimicrobial. The identified phytoconstituents provide the foundation for utilizing S. willdenowii (Desv.) Bakeris a future ethnomedical, nutraceutical, and phytopharmaceutical source.
Quantification of Vortioxetine in Pharmaceutical preparations by validated area under curve UV Spectrophotometric Analytical method
Authors: Karajgi Santosh , Angadi Sushma , Potadar Shripad
Published: February 2024

To carry out the single component analysis of Vortioxetine Hydrochloride pharmaceutical formulated preparations, avery simple, highly accurate, satisfactorily precise, and reproducible technique is proposed for Quantitative determination of Vortioxetine drug. Areaunder Curve Method is considered because no UV approaches not been described so far, it was noted that a differenttactic for analysis of the drug using methanol as a solvent tried. Vortioxetine hydrochloride has maximum absorbance at 230nm and the analysis was carried out in the area between 220nm and 240nm. The proposed method's accuracy was set by carrying recovery studies, and the outcomes were authenticated in accord with ICH recommendations. The endings were established to be agreeable and repeatable. Thus the offered technique can be effectively useful for the quantification analysis of the drug Vortioxetine hydrochloride.
Quality Evaluation and Effectiveness of Palmarosa (Cymbopogon martinii var. motia) Essential oils as repellents against Aedes aegypti
Authors: Utami Nastiti , Yety Lindawati Novena , Karunia Kristy Tiara
Published: February 2024

Dengue Hemorrhagic Fever is one of the health problems caused by the dengue virus. Activities that may break the chain of transmission by killing mosquitoes directly or avoiding their bites by using repellents. Natural repellents are harmless to the environment and humans, one of which is the essential oil of palmarosa. This study was conducted to evaluate the quality of palmarosa essential oil (PEO) and determine its repulsion of PEO against the Aedes aegypti mosquito. Testing the repulsion of PEO with concentrations of 100%, 75%, 50%, 25%, and 12.5% against the Aedes aegypti This research was conducted experimentally; the arm was exposed for 6 hours and observed every hour for 5 minutes. The results showed PEO that from water vapor distillation was clear, slightly yellowish, smelled rose-like with grassy, refractive index 1.471, the sample was soluble in 70% ethanol with a ratio of 1:1 by volume, relative density 0.893±0.034, ester value 23.48±0.97, acid value 1.352±0.048, optical rotation 0.037±0.018, Iron Fe 5.966±0.070mg/kg. PEO contains geraniol, geranyl acetate, and linalool which have potential as repellents. The results of the repellent activity showed that the greater the concentration of essential oil in the repellent, the greater the protection against Aedes aegypti. The concentration of PEO (12.5%) had greater protection than 12.5% DEET against bites of Aedes aegypti within one hour to six hours.
Effect of Irrigation Solution of Sodium Hypochlorite, Ethylenediamine Tetraacetic Acid, Chitosan Oligosaccharide and Agitation Techniques on Calcium Hydroxide Removal in Root Canal: In Vitro Study
Authors: Heptania Melia , Abidin Trimurni , Prasetia Widi , A. Gani Basri
Published: February 2024

Root canal treatment removes all infected pulp tissue and shapes the root canal to be appropriately filled to prevent bacteria from re-entering the root canal. Chitosan oligosaccharide is a promising irrigation solution because it has high solubility and low molecular weight, biocompatibility, good adhesion, and chelating properties.This study aims to assess the impact of various irrigation solutions, namely sodium hypochlorite, ethylenediamine tetraacetic acid, chitosan oligosaccharide, and different agitation strategies, on the efficacy of calcium hydroxide removal within the root canal. A total of 24 single-root mandibular premolars were extracted, decolonized, and root canal treated using Ca(OH)2. Examination of residual Ca(OH)2 in the channel was examined with a Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM). SEM results are assessed based on scoring with a double-blind method. Chitosan oligosaccharide irrigant with ultrasonic agitation can remove residual (Ca(OH)2) on the surface of the root canal wall, which is very good compared to the aspirator with XP Endo Finisher. The 2.5%NaOCl + 17% EDTA solution with ultrasonic agitation was better than the agitation with XP Endo Finisher. The ultrasonic agitation technique removes residue (Ca(OH)2) better than the XP endo finisher technique after being influenced by 2.5% NaOCl irrigation solution, 17% EDTA, and 2% chitosan oligosaccharides.The ultrasonic agitation technique generally removed up to 70% residue compared to the XP endo finisher agitation technique (30%) from all cervical, middle, and apical parts of the root canal:The ultrasonic agitation technique removes residue (Ca(OH)2 more than the XP Endo Finisher technique. Chitosan Oligosaccharide 2% has a better effect on removing residue (Ca(OH)2 in root canals. In comparison, 2% NaOCl irrigation solution is better than 17% EDTA in removing debris (Ca(OH)2 ).
CHILDREN SOMATOTYPE STUDY OF DIFFERENT ETHNIC GROUPS FROM PLOVDIV REGION, BULGARIA
Authors:   Department of Anatomy, Histology, and Embryology, Faculty of Medicine, Medical Plovdiv, Bulgaria., Baltadjiev Atanas , Merdzhanova Elena ,   Department of Nursing Care, Faculty of Public Health, Medical University Plovdiv, Bulgaria., Boyadjiev Nikolay ,   Department of Physiology, Faculty of Medicine, Medical University Plovdiv, Bulgaria., Angelova Penka ,   Department of Physiology, Faculty of Medicine, Medical University Plovdiv, Bulgaria., Raycheva Ralitza ,   Department of Social Medicine and Public Health, Faculty of Public Health, Medical University Plovdiv, Bulgaria., Lalova Valentina ,   Department of Nursing Care, Faculty of Public Health, Medical University Plovdiv, Bulgaria., Petrova Gergana ,   Department of Nursing Care, Faculty of Public Health, Medical University Plovdiv, Bulgaria.
Published: February 2024

The purpose of the present study was to determine and compare the children's somatotypes of three ethnic groups living in the Plovdiv region, Bulgaria. Material and Methods: A cohort of 194 children were enrolled in the study. They were divided into four groups by sex and age. Each group were divided by ethnicity into three subgroups: Bulgarian, Turkish and Roma origins. The regression equations introduced by Heath and Carter were used to determine the somatotype components. Results: The somatotype of Bulgarian and Roma boys aged 11-12 years was defined as mesomorph-endomorph, while the somatotype of Turkish boys was determined as central. The somatotype of boys aged 13-14 years was defined as follows: Bulgarian boys- balanced endomorph, Turkish boys- endomorph-ectomorph and Roma boys with central somatotype. The mean somatotype of Bulgarian girls aged 11-12 years was defined as ectomorphic an endomorph, while the somatotype of both Turkish and Roma girls was defined a mesomorphic endomorph. Similar results were found analyzing the mean somatotype of girls aged 13-14 years. Conclusion: The period of puberty has a very important impact on the development of the human body. The mean somatotype of Bulgarian boys aged 11-12 years has changed from mesomorph-endomorph to balanced endomorph. The mean somatotype of Turkish boys aged 11-12 has changed from central to endomorph-ectomorph. The mean somatotype of Roma boys aged 11-12 has changed from mesomorph-endomorph to central. The mean somatotype of Bulgarian girls was ectomorphic endomorphic; for Turkish and Roma girls it was mesomorphic endomorphic for both age group.
Preparazioni galeniche in Pediatria: cosa sanno e cosa dovrebbero sapere i pediatri
Authors: Burlo Francesca , De Zen Lucia , Taucar Valentina , Minghetti Paola , Bennati Giada , Benericetti Giulia , Barbi Egidio , Zanon Davide
Published: February 2024

Negli ultimi anni la prevalenza dei bambini ad alta complessità assistenziale sta aumentando. Spesso sono portatori di gastrostomia percutanea o sondino naso-gastrico attraverso cui assumono molte terapie ogni giorno, ma non tutti i farmaci sono adeguati a queste vie di somministrazione. L’uso dei preparati galenici può migliorare la gestione della terapia.
Lo stroke neonatale: le cause, i sintomi, la diagnosi e la gestione.
Authors: Sfeir Rita , Pelliccia Valentina , Bruno Ivana , Graziani Giulia , Ricciardelli Paolo , Cenni Patrizia , Piccinini Giancarlo , Marchetti Federico
Published: February 2024

The paper reports the case of a term newborn who presented with focal seizures at 24 hours of age and was diagnosed with neonatal stroke upon the suspicion raised by the cranial ultrasound performed at 24 hours, confirmed by the brain MRI 96 hours past the acute events. Seizures are one of the most common presentations of neonatal stroke; however, they may be subtle and difficult to recognize and may go unnoticed in the newborn. In the neonatal period, especially in the first few days, suspected or confirmed seizures always need to be properly investigated as generally they are secondary to other underlying causes which need to be ruled out (hypoglycaemia, metabolic acidosis, hyperammoniemia, sepsis, etc.). The stroke incidence in the neonatal period is relatively high (1:3,500), including the perinatal, neonatal, presumptive forms and it is crucial to prompt the diagnosis in order to organize a dedicated follow-up involving different specialists and optimize the potential outcome. Recent reviews have confirmed risk factors such as nulliparity and male sex, as well as complex cardiopathy, however literature does not demonstrate the direct causality of events such as operative vaginal delivery and resuscitation at birth.
Freud e a Educação
Authors: Santos Filho Francisco Carlos dos
Published: February 2024

O artigo examina a obra de Freud para discutir os cruzamentos existentes entre psicanálise e educação, acompanhando as modificações de posicionamento em diferentes momentos da produção. Como o autor não expôs um programa formal das relações entre os dois campos, é preciso vasculhar textos buscando recortes que revelem distintos momentos da relação entre a educação a a psicanálise. O exame inicia abordando a observação direta de crianças e o problema da cosmovisão. Depois realiza o trabalho de revisão dos textos em que Freud aborda a questão da educação. Partindo do princípio de que o campo de pesquisa entre psicanálise e educação é tenso, mas legítimo, busca refletir criticamente sobre os caminhos mais promissores para sustentar trocas criativas e profícuas entre as duas áreas. O ensaio conclui com um balanço das perspectivas futuras e desafios que configuram linhas de investigação na intersecção entre psicanálise, educação e formação humana.
Autoridade e discurso pedagógico contemporâneo
Authors: Silva Fonteles Serra Lia
Published: February 2024

Pode um documento de referência para a educação de um país nos dizer acerca do lugar da autoridade na cultura? É a essa questão que buscamos responder a partir da discussão que segue. As reflexões que aqui serão expostas são fruto de uma pesquisa de doutorado, na qual visamos fazer apontamentos acerca da presença do discurso do capitalista, conforme teorização de Lacan (1972), no discurso pedagógico contemporâneo. Nossa investigação tomou uma peça do discurso pedagógico, a Base Nacional Comum Curricular (BNCC) brasileira, para uma análise acerca do fluido movimento entre o que circula na cultura e o que recai no documento, interferindo no fazer dos educadores da nossa época. Nossa análise apontou trechos do documento que dizem respeito a aspectos importantes no que concerne à autoridade. O primeiro aspecto é o que chamamos de autonomismo e o segundo de inflação da potência do aluno.
Por que brincar?
Authors: Cezar Luciana O. , Dalbosco Claudio A. , Santos Francisco
Published: February 2024

Atualmente, cada vez mais cedo os bebês vêm para a escola. Assim, conhecer o processo de constituição psíquica precoce é importante. A construção do psiquismo humano passa por processos estruturantes e se dá na intersubjetividade, onde o papel do semelhante torna-se prioritário. Há operações constituintes do sujeito que podem ser sustentadas por diferentes protagonistas, entre eles, o educador na educação infantil, que divide com os pais esse processo. A educação infantil se converte num espaço privilegiado de formação e estruturação psíquica e o professor um agente de saúde mental. Este artigo propõe formulações sobre os tempos de constituição do aparelho psíquico, marcando os efeitos do brincar na estruturação do psiquismo infantil. Faz uso da postura hermenêutica no trabalho com os textos clássicos de Sigmund Freud, principalmente sobre o jogo do Fort Da, marco inicial do brincar simbólico, do faz de conta e dos tempos iniciais da estruturação do ‘Eu’.
Influências do contexto educativo brasileiro na identidade linguística de alunos imigrantes haitianos
Authors: Santos Leandra Ines Seganfredo , Ávila Karina Merlino
Published: February 2024

O objetivo deste texto é compreender a construção da identidade linguística de crianças haitianas matriculadas no ensino Fundamental I em três escolas municipais de Sinop, Mato Grosso, a partir das vozes da equipe educacional, dos pais e dos alunos. É uma pesquisa qualitativa interpretativista, desenvolvida com 6 (seis) crianças, 8 (oito) professores, 3 coordenadoras pedagógicas e 4 (quatro) pais. Para a coleta de dados foram realizadas entrevistas semiestruturadas, observação participante e registros em diário reflexivo. Os dados mostram que é necessário muito empenho dos professores para integrar os alunos nas atividades escolares concernentes ao aprendizado da língua portuguesa. Mostram, também, que as crianças apresentam uma pluralidade linguística própria de seu povo que influencia diretamente o processo de construção de sua identidade.