bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
ANALYSIS OF THE ASSOCIATION OF RS4977574-POLYMORPHIC VARIANTS OF THE ANRIL GENE WITH THE DEVELOPMENT OF ACUTE CORONARY SYNDROME IN INDIVIDUALS WITH DIFFERENT BODY MASS INDEX IN THE UKRAINIAN POPULATION
Authors: Kniazkova Polina V. , Viktoriia Yu. Harbuzova Viktoriia Yu. Harbuzova
Published: August 2022

The objective was to analyze the association of rs4977574-polymorphic variants of the ANRIL gene with the development of acute coronary syndrome in individuals with different body mass index.
Materials and methods. The venous blood of 429 people (234 patients with acute coronary syndrome and 195 people in the control group) was used for the study. Genotyping of patients by rs4977574-polymorphic variants of the ANRIL gene was performed by real-time polymerase chain reaction (Real-time PCR) in the presence of TaqMan assay C_31720978_30. Statistical analysis of the results of the study was performed using SPSS software (version 17.0).
Results. The distribution of genotypes according to SNP rs4977574 of the ANRIL gene in the group of patients with ACS and the control group among individuals with BMI < 25 kg/m2 does not differ. Among patients with BMI 25 kg/m2 the genotype distribution of the rs4977574-polymorphic variant of the ANRIL gene was statistically significant (р = 0.035). In the group of patients with BMI > 25 kg/m2 according to recessive (Pobserv = 0.014; ORobserv = 1.876, 95 % СІ = 1.137–3.095) and additive (Рobserv = 0.014; ORobserv = 2.118, 95% СІ = 1.166–3.849) models of inheritance before making adjustment, people with G/G genotype had a double risk of acquiring ACS than carriers of the dominant allele. After the adjustment, corresponding models of inheritance had the same risk rate – for recessive model (Рadjust = 0.013; ORadjust = 1.951, 95% СІ = 1.149–3.313) and additive model (Рadjust = 0.026; ORadjust = 2.039, 95 % СІ = 1.087–3.826).
Conclusions. Individuals with BMI > 25 kg/m2, which were carriers of G/G genotype had a 2 times higher risk to acquire ACS than the individuals with the dominant allele.
Prospects for further research. Further research will be aimed at studying the impact of ANRIL polymorphism upon the risk of ACS development depending on other risk factors.
PECULIARITIES OF ONLINE CALCULATORS USAGE DURING DISTANCE LEARNING AT SUMY STATE UNIVERSITY AMONG 5TH YEAR STUDENTS OF MEDICAL INSTITUTE
Authors: Chernatska Olha M. , Dorcas Adeleke Oluwaseun , Opolonska Nataliia O.
Published: August 2022

Introduction. Situation in Ukraine nowadays stimulates teachers to provide distance learning during practical classes. A lot of foreign students are able to do calculation online. It is reasonable to ask them about advantages and disadvantages of such method for further improvement of study process.
The aim is the determination of peculiarities of using online calculators among fifth year medical students.
Materials and Methods. We included 60 fifth year foreign medical students who studied online during 2021 year (the main group) and 54 students who learned internal medicine offline during 2019 (the control group) in our trial. Questionnaires were given to all of them at the last class of internal medicine. Most participants (54) from the main group and all participants from the control group have answered about the peculiarities of using online calculators during the process of study, advantages and disadvantages of such method. The results were analyzed by Microsoft Excel and GraphPad Prism.
Results. During distance learning of internal medicine at Sumy State University, the number of 5th year students who evaluated results online increased from 12 (22,2 %) to 44 (81,5 %). 46 subjects from the main group (85 %) used online calculators for cardiology, 32 (59 %) – for nephrology and 22 (39 %) – for rheumatology. A big percent of participants from the main (81.5 %) group and the control (50 %) group planned to use online calculators in their future professional activities. In the opinion of most participants from the main group (81.5 %), the main benefit was fast evaluation, which helped to save time. About quarter of them (24 %) decided that such method made learning easier and more effective. A fifth part of students (20 %) determined that more accurate calculation was the most important advantage.
Conclusions. During distance learning of internal medicine at Sumy State University, the number of students who did online calculation increased by four times which showed that teachers widely provided the method. In the opinion of majority of foreign students, dependence of internet connection was the main disadvantage of online calculators, while the benefits of this method were: fast, more accurate evaluation, making learning easier and effective.
EVALUATION OF THE IMPACT OF NUTRITIONAL EDUCATION ON THE EVOLUTION OF GOUT: THE CASE OF THE LA PROVIDENCE CLINIC IN NDJAMENA
Authors:   Direction for Nutrition and Food Technology, P.O. Box 440 NDjamena, Chad., Himeda Makhlouf , Bechir Mahamat ,   Department of Public Health, faculty of Human health Sciences, University of NDjamena, P.O. Box 1117, NDjamena-Chad., a Aboubakar ,   Faculty of science, University of Ngaoundere, 454 Ngaoundere, Cameroon., Tidjani Abdelsalam ,   Department of Public Health, faculty of Human health Sciences, University of NDjamena, P.O. Box 1117, NDjamena-Chad., Hamadou Mamoudou ,   Department of Biological Sciences, Faculty of Science, University of Maroua, P.O. Box 814 Maroua, Cameroon.
Published: August 2022

Gout is a fairly common problem in middle-aged men. Despite the high prevalence of the condition, there are few clinical studies of gout patients in Chad. The management of gout is based on the treatment and prevention of very painful gout attacks. In general, treatments for gout attacks are not based on rigorous scientific data. The present study aims to contribute to the nutritional management of gout. We used socio-demographic and cultural characteristics of gout patients, patients knowledge of the aetiology and management of their disease before assessing the effect of nutrition education on disease progression. A total of 50 patients suffering from gout and attending the clinic La providence in NDjamena were included in the study from 20 June to 26 July 2016. Our study shows that environmental factors play a significant role in the occurrence of gout: overweight, regular alcohol consumption, diet rich in purines (red meat and offal in particular). The effectiveness of dietary advice such as avoiding purine-rich foods and increasing fluid intake (2 to 3 litres of water per day) has been demonstrated, but these measures are recommended. It is advisable to limit alcohol consumption and to reduce body weight.
CARDIAC DISEASE IN PREGNANCY AND MATERNAL OUTCOME - A RETROSPECTIVE STUDY
Authors: M. Sowmya , Patil Sanjana , Bawagi Gayatri , Harwal Neeta
Published: August 2022

Objectives : To evaluate the maternal outcomein patients with cardiac disease in pregnancy in terms of maternal complication and mode of delivery. Materials And Methods : Medical records of 50 women with heart disease who delivered at >/= 28 weeks of gestation from March 2018 to February 2022 at Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology ,Basaweshwara Hospital ,attached to MahadevappaRampure Medical college ,Kalaburgi , were studied . Results : The prevalence of heart disease in pregnancy was 1%.There were 6(12%) with congenital heart disease(CHD) and 36(72%) with rheumatic heart disease(RHD), other lesions were 8(16%).76% of the women from rural background , 24% of the women from urban background .Isolated Mitral Regurgitation(MR) was the most common defect in rheumatic heart disease , atrial septal defect is the most common congenital lesion seen.64% of women remained NYHA class I throughout pregnancy. Heart failure developed in 2 patients whose NYHA changed from I/II to III /IV .18 women underwent corrective procedures prior or during pregnancy had good outcome. The maternal mortality was 2%.The incidence of preterm labor was 8%. Majority of the women delivered by spontaneous vaginal delivery 18(36%) while 16(32%) had caesarean section ,14(28%) had instrumental vaginal delivery , 2(4%) had vaginal delivery after induction . Conclusion: Cardiac disease is an important cause of maternal morbidity and mortality. Patients with NYHA class I/II had a better maternal outcome than those with NYHA class III/IV. Surgical correction of the cardiac lesion prior to pregnancy was associated with better pregnancy outcome.
Changes in the system of country’s population health care depending on the level of providing affordable housing
Authors: Kuzior Aleksandra , Zhuchenko Svitlana , Samoilikova Anastasiia , Vasylieva Tetiana , Brożek Paulina
Published: August 2022

This paper is devoted to providing affordable housing as a significant factor in public health management, inclusive growth, and SDG. The purpose is to empirically prove changes in the system of country’s population health care depending on the level of providing affordable housing. The empirical base includes time series and panel data for 27 EU countries during 2011–2019. Due to correlation analysis (Shapiro-Wilk testing, Spearman or Pearson correlation, lags in time), regression analysis, and building a dynamic panel estimation model with Sargan testing in STATA, the study empirically confirmed and formalized the impact of affordable housing funding on changes in the system of country’s population health care. In particular, the study found the dependence between overcrowding level and the share of homeowners with mortgages (a decrease of overcrowding level by an average of 0.61% with a time lag of 2 years due to an increase by 1%); the share of tenants on concessional terms/free (0.41% with a time lag of 3 years); and the share of public spending on housing development (0.25% with a time lag of 3 years). The direct relationship between the overcrowding and mortality from dangerous diseases (tuberculosis, AIDS, viral hepatitis, mental and behavioral disorders, diabetes, pneumonia) was also revealed. Public spending on housing under social protection programs (subsidies, etc.) proved to be the least effective. Preference should be given to the development of affordable mortgage lending (faster and greater effect). Generally, it impacts public management decisions in the health care system, social, and housing spheres.
AcknowledgmentsThe study was funded by the Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine and performed the results of the project “Economic and mathematical modeling and forecasting, development of methodological and methodological foundations for creating a roadmap for reforming the health care system in Ukraine, taking into account behavioral, social, economic and legal determinants” (Agreement БФ / 24-2021).This study received funding under the research subsidy of the Department of Applied Social Sciences of the Faculty of Organization and Management of the Silesian University of Technology for the year 2022 (13/020/BK_22/0072).
ÖZEL GEREKSİNİMLİ ÇOCUĞU OLAN EVLİ BİREYLERİN KİŞİLİK ÖZELLİKLERİ İLE ÇİFT UYUMLARI ARASINDAKİ İLİŞKİDE BAĞLANMA YARALANMALARININ ARACI ROLÜ
Authors: TERZI ILHAN Sare , IŞIK Şerife
Published: August 2022

Bu çalışmanın amacı; özel gereksinimli çocuğu olan, en az bir yıldır evli bireylerin kişilik özellikleri ile çift uyumları arasındaki ilişkilerde bağlanma yaralanmalarının aracı rolünün incelenmesidir. Çalışma grubu özel gereksinimli çocuğu olan ve çalışmaya katılmak için gönüllü 167 evli bireyden oluşmaktadır. Çalışma verileri “Kişisel Bilgi Formu”, “Sıfatlara Dayalı Kişilik Testi”, “Evlilikte Bağlanma Yaralanmaları Ölçeği” ve “Çiftler Uyum Ölçeği” aracılığıyla toplanmıştır. Verilerin analizinde Pearson Momentler Çarpımı Korelâsyon Analizi, Basit Doğrusal Regresyon Analizi, Çoklu Doğrusal Regresyon Analizi ve Sobel Testi kullanılmıştır. Araştırma bulgularına dayalı olarak elde edilen sonuçlara göre, özel gereksinimli çocuğu olan evli bireylerin kişilik özellikleri (nevrotizm, dışadönüklük, deneyime açıklık, yumuşak başlılık, sorumluluk), bağlanma yaralanmaları ve çift uyumları arasında anlamlı ilişkiler bulunmaktadır. Özel gereksinimli çocuğu olan evli bireylerin kişilik özellikleri (nevrotizm, dışadönüklük, deneyime açıklık, yumuşak başlılık, sorumluluk) bağlanma yaralanmalarını, bağlanma yaralanmaları çift uyumlarını ve kişilik özellikleri çift uyumlarını anlamlı bir şekilde yordamaktadır. Nevrotizm ile çift uyumu, yumuşak başlılık ile çift uyumu ve sorumluluk ile çift uyumu arasındaki ilişkilerde bağlanma yaralanmalarının kısmi aracı rolü olduğu bulunurken; dışadönüklük ile çift uyumu ve deneyime açıklık ile çift uyumu arasındaki ilişkilerde bağlanma yaralanmalarının tam aracı rolü olduğu bulunmuştur. Çalışmanın sonuçları ilgili literatüre dayalı olarak tartışılmış ve gelecek yapılacak çalışmalar için önerilerde bulunulmuştur.
The Contributions of Teacher Humor in EFL Classes in Vietnam: University Students’ Perspectives
Authors: Thuy Pham Trut , Thao Le Thanh
Published: August 2022

According to several studies on English teaching and learning, English as a foreign language (EFL) teachers tend to avoid humor in their classrooms. However, many studies have shown that teachers’ sense of humor plays an essential role in EFL students’ learning process. Therefore, this study utilizing a mixed-method design was conducted to determine students’ perceptions of the impact of teachers’ humor (TH) on their learning. Data were collected through a questionnaire with a five-point Likert scale comprising twenty-one items and semi-structured interviews. The study involved 158 university students in the Mekong Delta of Vietnam. Quantitative data from the questionnaire were analyzed by using SPSS 20.0, and data from the interviews were analyzed according to themes. The survey results revealed that the students showed positive attitudes toward the effects of TH in EFL classrooms, especially reducing boredom (M=4.59), strengthening teacher-student rapport (M=4.53), decreasing sleepiness (M=4.47), promoting students’ cheerfulness (M=4.47), increasing students’ consciousness (M=4.46), and solving conflicts in classrooms (M=4.42). Additionally, non-majored students were appreciated for TH more than their counterparts. Moreover, students’ perceptions positively correlated with their gender. The interviews also showed that cultural factors affected the effectiveness of TH in EFL classes. EFL teachers are encouraged to use TH in their classes in order to foster its benefits. However, careful consideration should be taken before using TH in teaching different students with different learning styles or characteristics.
Düşük Maliyetli ve Çevre Dostu Adsorbentler ile Sulardan Arsenik Giderimi
Authors: TÖZÜM AKGÜL Seda , KAPLAN BEKAROĞLU Şehnaz Şule
Published: August 2022

Doğal ve antropojenik kaynaklar yoluyla alıcı ortamlarda yaygın halde bulunan arsenik, toksik ve kanserojen özelliklerinden dolayı halk sağlığı açısından son yıllarda yer altı ve yer üstü sularında karşılaşılan en önemli sorunlardan biridir. Bu çalışmada, doğal ve atık materyallerden elde edilen düşük maliyetli ve çevre dostu adsorbentler kullanılarak arseniğin adsorptif giderimi araştırılmıştır. Bu amaçla doğal malzeme olarak pomza, atık malzeme olarak kırmızı çamur ve çelikhane cürufu seçilmiştir. Temas süresinin ve adsorbent dozunun etkisi kesikli deneyler yapılarak araştırılmıştır. Test edilen adsorbetler ile %50-95 arasında arsenik giderimleri sağlanmıştır. Deneysel dataların modifiye Freundlich izoterm modeline uyduğu belirlenmiştir. Deneysel çalışmalar, çelikhane cürufunun arsenik gideriminde en etkili adsorbent olduğunu ve 3.058 mgAs g-1 maksimum adsorpsiyon kapasitesine sahip olduğunu göstermiştir. Çelikhane cürufunun yüksek arsenik adsorpsiyon kapasitesi, içerisinde yüksek oranlarda bulunan demir oksit ve kalsiyum oksite bağlanabilir. Mevcut çalışma sonuçları, çelikhane cürufunun arsenik gideriminde ticari aktif karbonlara iyi bir alternatif adsorbent olabileceğini göstermektedir. Bununla birlikte bu atık materyallerin tekrar kullanılması ile atık bertaraf probleminin önüne geçilecek ve ucuz ve etkili bir şekilde çevresel olarak çift taraflı fayda sağlanmış olacaktır.
Use of Ancient Wheat (Einkorn and Emmer) to Improve the Nutritional and Functional Properties of Gevreks
Authors: CANKURTARAN Tekmile
Published: August 2022

The aim of this study is to determine the suitability of ancient wheat (einkorn and emmer) flours to increase functional properties such as phenolic content and antioxidant activity of gevreks. The einkorn and emmer wheat flour was replaced up to 100% ratio with refined wheat flour in gevrek formulation. Experiments were conducted according to (2×5)×2 factorial design. Some physical, chemical, functional and sensory properties of those gevreks were determined and compared with control gevreks prepared with wheat flour. Einkorn flour usage gave higher lightness and lower redness to gevrek samples compared to emmer flour. Also, gevrek containing emmer had the lowest width (17.13 mm) and hardness (3398.59 g) as well as similar thickness and fracturability to gevrek containing einkorn. Increasing the ancient wheat flour ratio markedly improved all of the measured chemical and nutritional properties of the gevrek samples. Among the ancient wheat flours, emmer flour revealed a higher fat, antioxidant activity (DPPH, FRAP and CUPRAC) value and phenolic content than einkorn flour in gevreks. With the addition of einkorn flour, richer Ca, Fe and Mg contents were obtained in gevrek samples. It has been determined that the sensory properties of the gevreks produced with the addition of einkorn provide more acceptable products.
Classification of Cataract Disease with a DenseNet201 Based Deep Learning Model
Authors: ÇETİNER Halit , ÇETİNER İbrahim
Published: August 2022

Cataracts are among the most serious eye diseases and can cause blindness if left untreated. Since it is a treatable disease, professional knowledge of specialist ophthalmologists is needed. Ophthalmologists need to analyze images of the eye to detect clinical cataracts in an early stage. Detection of cataracts at an early stage prevents the disease from progressing and causing serious costs such as blindness. At this point, it is a tiring and costly process for specialist ophthalmologists to constantly check their patients. It is not possible for ophthalmologists to constantly monitor their patients. Due to the stated problems, in this article, a study was carried out to develop a deep learning model that helps specialist ophthalmologists through cataract images. In the developed model, an automatic classification of images with normal and cataract lesions was performed by proposing a model based on pre-trained neural networks. During the development of the proposed model, the performance of the classification process was increased by making fine adjustments to the pre-trained neural network called DenseNet201. To compare the performance level of the proposed model, the results obtained from the model consisting of the basic DenseNet201 structure without using any additional layers were used. When both models are evaluated, it has been shown that the proposed deep learning model achieves 10% more success than the basic DenseNet201 deep learning model. The proposed model can be used as an auxiliary tool for doctors in different health problems such as cataracts, which are commonly encountered today.
Sülfonamit Grubu İçeren Yeni Karboksamit Ligandı ve Co(II), Ni(II), Cu(II) ve Fe(II) Metal Komplekslerinin Sentezi, Karakterizasyonu ve Termal Çalışmaları
Authors: BÜYÜKKONUK ÖZKILIÇ Rabia , SOĞUKÖMEROĞULLARI Hatice Gamze , SÖNMEZ Mehmet
Published: August 2022

Yeni N-karboksamit ligandı 2-benzoil-N-(4-(aminosülfonil)fenil)-3-okso-3-fenilpropanamit
(HL), dibenzoilasetik asit-N-karboksietilamit ve sülfonilamitin reaksiyonundan sentezlendi. Daha
sonra ligandın sırasıyla Cu(OAc)2·H2O, Co(OAc)2·4H2O, Ni(OAc)2·4H2O ve Fe(OAc)2 metal tuzları ile 1:2 metal:ligand sitokiyometrik oranında reaksiyonundan metal kompleksleri sentezlendi. Sentezlenen karboksamid ligandı ve metal kompleksleri, UV-Vis, FT-IR, NMR, elementel analiz, TGA-DTA gibi çeşitli tekniklerle karakterize edildi.
Antioxidant Activity and Phenolic Components of Cabernet Sauvignon Red Wines At Different Storage Conditions
Authors: GEÇER Esma Nur , VURAL Nilüfer , ANLI Ertan
Published: August 2022

In the present study, Cabernet sauvignon (Vitis vinifera L.) wines were stored at four different temperatures at 4-5°C, 8-10°C, 12-14°C and 18-20°C for 24 months. Effects of storage temperatures and durations on pH, total acidity, antioxidant activity, total phenolics content and phenolics distribution of the wines were investigated. Analyzes were carried out at the beginning of storage and at three-month intervals. At the end of the 24 months storage period, total phenolics decreased at all temperatures. At initial storage, the greatest decrease was 17.05 % at 12-14 °C in Cabernet sauvignon wines. Moreover, the antioxidant effect was decreased during the storage period. Quantitative analysis of natural compounds in wines was carried out by HPLC. The greatest catechin content of Cabernet sauvignon wine was measured as 71.59 mgL-1 at the 24th month of storage. 12-14°C and the lowest catechin content of Cabernet sauvignon wine was observed at 0.43 mgL-1 at the 15th month of storage and 8-10 °C. Principles and related components of Cabernet sauvignon wine for different storage temperatures and durations conditions were determined with the aid of Principle Component Analysis. Cluster analysis was carried out to determine the main clustering relationships of Cabernet sauvignon wine at different storage temperatures and durations.
From the history of Danish-Russian bilingual lexicography. Ivan Stscelkunoff (1870–1966) and his dictionary
Authors: Zharov Boris
Published: August 2022

The first Danish-Russian dictionary (Dansk-Russisk Ordbog) was published in Denmark in 1949. Author Ivan Stchelkunoff was born in Copenhagen to a family that moved from Russia. He received a good education, studied at the prestigious Metropolitan School, then at the University of Copenhagen, majoring in Latin, Greek and English. In 1901–1910 he was an Orthodox deacon in Athens. The years after returning to Denmark until 1917 were very successful. He was priest of the Imperial Diplomatic Mission of Russia, priest of the Alexander Nevsky Church in Copenhagen. He implemented several projects related to Russia. He published a book based on the history of Russia, Letters of Empress Catherine to the Dowager Queen Juliane Maria, a translation of I. S. Turgenev’s novel The Day Before, Russian Textbook for Beginners, Russian Commercial Correspondence, and two pocket dictionaries: Danish-Russian and Russian- Danish. In the early 1920s he moved from Copenhagen to Bornholm, where he became a teacher. He told about his life in the book Fifty years under the golden domes. Denmark, Greece, Russia. The publication of translations of L. N. Tolstoy’s novel Anna Karenina and two Ehrenburg books belongs to this period. In 1945, after the surrender of Germany, Soviet soldiers had to liberate the island due to the ridiculous orders of the German command. In 1945–1946, when they were on the island, Stchelkunoff was “an interpreter for Russian soldiers.” The Danish-Russian dictionary was created for a long time, from 1934 to 1946. In the preface, the author expresses gratitude to professor Holger Pedersen, who helped him. The dictionary was published in 1949 shortly after the adoption of changes in Danish spelling, but they could not be taken into account. Danish-Russian Dictionary is aimed at Danish users “who want to learn Russian, but it can be useful for Russians who want to get directly acquainted with Danish literature while reading.” Therefore, the author made do with minimal grammatical explanations. There are no lists of abbreviations and geographical names that are given in the corpus. The dictionary is satisfactory for this volume (about 30.000 words), although there are non-obvious lexemes for this pair of languages. In general, the dictionary can be assessed as reliable, conscientiously made and very timely appeared.
Retrofit, Restoration and Preservation of Byzantine Monuments: Assessment of Natural Degradation and Evaluation of Intervention Options
Authors: Elliotis Miltiades
Published: August 2022

Monuments reflect the depth and grandeur of a great civilization developed in a certain region, during a specific period of history. They possess aesthetic, historical and functional values. Undoubtedly, they are seen as part of mankind’s cultural heritage. In particular, the ecclesiastical byzantine monuments in countries where the byzantine civilization flourished, between the 4th and the 15th centuries, such as in Greece and Cyprus, are of great importance, because they are considered as edifices that offer, through their aesthetic and archeological study, a mental upgrade and valuable knowledge of roman and byzantine building techniques. Thus, the need for periodic maintenance and restoration of such monuments is imperative. The objective of the present work is to give a general description of the basic steps of the dominant retrofit methodology which is nowadays used in Greece and Cyprus and leads to the preservation of byzantine monuments. This method is the same as in any other type of monument and goes through four stages: (i) in-situ visual investigation of the degree of wear and on-site experiments, (ii) laboratory testing of the original materials of the monument under study, (iii) installation of a wireless sensor network on a monument under study, aiming at the most efficient monitoring of local displacements, differential foundation settlements, temperature changes, local humidity concentration, salt formation, etc. and (iv) evaluation of several retrofit options and the implementation of the optimal solution, by applying a formulated grading methodology. An immediate finding of the present work is that these steps enable the creation of a suitable analytical model which can be used in runnig a software package, for the design of a complete retrofit/restoration procedure and the preparation of accurate architectural and structural drawings, which will finally be used for the implementation of the maintenance/preservation design. Undeniably, what is important is to select the optimal retrofit procedure for this type of historical buildings, something which is explained in detail in this article. The latter statement expresses the scope of the present work. Another major finding of this review research is that the above retrofit procedure has already been applied to many byzantine monuments, during the past twenty years in Greece and in Cyprus and seems to have already become the dominant method over existing practices, because it uses modern technologies and is more efficient and effective, since it is based on optimization procedures.
Investigation of in Hospital COVID-19 Mortality and One-year Follow-up of Lung Function and Health Status
Authors: Agholme Jonas , Cederquist Karin , Vougas Konstantinos , Schimanke Mirjam , Eldh Tove , Effraimidis Petros , Triantafyllidou Christina
Published: August 2022

Background:

Globally, thousands of patients suffer from postacute COVID-19 syndrome, a condition that already affects our health system. Although there is a growing literature upon the long-term effects of SARS-CoV-2 infection, there are up to date only a few reports on long-term follow-up of pulmonary function after severe COVID-19.

Objective:

To investigate risk factors for in-hospital COVID-19 fatalities and to assess the lung function and health status at one year after hospital discharge.

Methods:

Patients who were admitted to the hospital with confirmed COVID-19 and required supplementary oxygen delivery were included in this observational cohort study. Baseline and demographic data and information about hospital stay were obtained by medical charts. Patients were divided in 3 groups: group 1 (intensive care unit (ICU)-invasive mechanical ventilation (IMV), group 2 (high-flow nasal cannula (HFNC) and/or none-invasive ventilation (NIV) and group 3 (regular oxygen delivery treatment). All patients were required to answer health questionnaires at one year after acute infection, while patients in groups 1 and 2 performed dynamic spirometry.

Results:

The study population consisted of 130 patients. Forty five (35%) patients died at the hospital. Risk factors for in-hospital mortality were age, hypertension, ischemic heart disease, and renal disease. We did not find any significant difference in health scales between the 3 groups. Mean values of both FEV1% and FVC% in groups 1 and 2 were detected within the lower normal limits with no difference between the two groups.

Conclusion:

The main result of the study is lung function in the lower limit of normal evaluated at one-year follow-up. There were no significant differences related to initial disease severity in lung function and long-term health status, which suggests that more generous lung function testing even in less severely affected patients, could be indicated.
Indoor Built Environments Attended by Primary School Children and Its Microbiology: A Cross-Project Study
Authors: Sousa Joana
Published: August 2022

Exposure to indoor pollutants may exert a significant effect on children health as they spend most of their time in enclosed environments. This research compared the association of biological concentrations with indoor characteristics and building materials in places where children spend significant time indoors. It was compared the results of two autonomous research projects conducted in Porto primary schools and households. Both the projects included a walkthrough inspection and biological measurements in indoor environments in primary school classrooms and home bedrooms, respectively. Floor covering material was the major building characteristic associated with fungal concentrations. In addition, significant associations were observed between the heating system and Fusarium sp. and the type of glazing and Fumigatus sp. A comparison of the results between the two projects demonstrated similarities in the association of microbial concentrations with building materials, particularly with the floor type. This demonstrated that specific building materials could be a source of exposure to indoor pollutants. The influence of building materials on indoor air quality (IAQ) should be considered using building codes. When performing building retrofitting, professionals should be aware of the nexus between building materials-energy-IAQ-health, which, if not properly managed, could negate the efforts of meeting climate and related sustainable development goals.
From Real-world Individuals’ Data to National Health Indicators: Multiphase Pilot Study in Gabon
Authors: Koumamba Aimé Patrice , Ngoungou Edgard Brice , Engohang-Ndong Jean , Ibinga Euloge , Ondzigue Mbenga Raymond , Diallo Gayo
Published: August 2022

Background

Achieving health goals requires informed decision-making supported by transparent, reliable, and relevant health information. This helps decision makers, such as health managers, to better understand the functioning of their health system and improve their ability to respond quickly to health demands. To achieve this, the health system needs to be supported by a digitized decision-making information system. In Sub-Saharan African countries, inadequate digital infrastructure, including limited internet connectivity and insufficient access to appropriate computer software, makes it difficult to collect, process, and analyze data for health statistics. The processing of data is done manually in this case; however, this situation affects the quality of the health statistics produced and compromises the quality of health intervention choices in these countries.

Objective

This study aimed to describe the conceptual approach of a data production and dissemination platform model proposed and implemented in Gabon. More precisely, it aimed to present the approach applied for the multidimensional analysis of the data production and dissemination process in the existing information system and present the results of an evaluation of the proposed model implemented in a real context.

Methods

The research was carried out in 3 phases. First, a platform was designed and developed based on the examination of the various data production and indicator generation procedures. Then, the platform was implemented in chosen health facilities in Gabon. Finally, a platform evaluation was carried out with actual end users.

Results

A total of 14 users with 12 years of average experience in health data management were interviewed. The results show that the use of the proposed model significantly improved the completeness, timeliness, and accuracy of data compared with the traditional system (93% vs 12%, P<.001; 96% vs 18%, P<.001; and 100% vs 18%, P<.001; respectively).

Conclusions

The proposed model contributes significantly to the improvement of health data quality in Gabon.
An Experimental Analysis as Replacement of Natural Sand with Bamboo Fibre and M-Sand in Concrete
Authors: Hussain Md Afzal , Bandewar Deepak Kumar
Published: August 2022

Abstract: In the present world, concrete has become a significant piece of the development business and the materials which are utilized in causing cement to have advanced because of better nature of concrete and better evaluation of coarse totals. The sand is a significant piece of cement. It is for the most part secured from regular sources. Along these lines the evaluation of sand isn't heavily influenced by us. The solid blocks of M-25 evaluation were tossed right now investigate work and attempted to break down various properties of solid like compressive quality, usefulness and so on. Right now, M-sand (Manufactured sand) is considered as a substitution of characteristic sand by 50, 70 and 90% by weight of sand in solid plan blend in with 5% Bamboo fiber streams as an admixture. This investigation is done at the age of 7, 14, 21 and 28 days restoring of solid shapes and shafts. Right now, general properties of new and solidified cement were attempted and the results were dismembered. As concrete is a focal material for the development business. Right now is seen that the M-sand fundamentally increased the compressive strength of cement with most extreme qualities. Bamboo fiber helps in improving solid properties to maintain a strategic distance from breaks and disappointment. There is an altogether expanded in the compressive quality of 3D squares as we expanded the level of M-sand to 50%,70% and 90% compressive quality increments as 25.1, 26.4, 27 N/mm2 separately for 28 days of curing. There is likewise expanded in the flexural strength of the beam as we expanded in the level of M-sand to 50%, 70% and 90% flexural strength increments as 5.5, 7.02 and 12.9 N/mm2 separately for 28 days of curing.
A Value Approach for Home Buyers in Township Projects
Authors: Sidana Maj. Gen. T.S. , Paul Prof.(Dr.) Virendra Kumar
Published: August 2022

Abstract: The last two decades have witnessed hectic real estate activity especially the proliferation of residential townships. Not only the metropolitans but even the mid-sized cities have adopted the apartment or commonly called the flat system of housing. The twenty-first-century house buyer wants to be in the vicinity of Malls, entertainment places, shopping areas, and gyms. Almost every middle-class household owns a car and many of them have more than one, yet want near to the workplace, education institutions, and hospitals as also a striking distance from Airport, etc. Real estate works in micro markets and the cost of apartments normally is talked about in cost/sqft. The house buyer has a set of requirements to be met in a given budget but he gets to hear and talked about huge claims, jargons, and fuzzy cost calculations. Thus, one is neither clear about the overall amenities, nor the square feet and not even the total cost quoted by different builders at the decision-making time. This paper presents enlistment of quality-of-life parameters as identified from the literature survey and the survey. Further, a Value Approach is presented that could be used for rating real estate products based on the parameters that directly impinge on the QOL (Quality of Life) of the homebuyer and the value he or she places on them
Use of Different Metal Chlorides and Acetates as Road Salts and the Study of their Consequent Effects on Water Quality Parameters
Authors: Mushtaq Sahir , Mantoo Shahnawaz Ahmad , Nazir Er. Aarif , Nazi Er. S. Tahir , Magrey Er. Nasir
Published: August 2022

Abstract: Highway salts are crucial to the transportation and highway maintenance enterprises in India or elsewhere to diminish glaze formation and sustain traffic safety in frigid climatic provinces like Kashmir, Ladakh, and Himachal Pradesh. However, increased highway salts usage and resulting in source water contamination have the prevailing essence for the putrefaction of drinking water infrastructure and damage to foliage along the roadside and aquatic ecosystems. This study circulates around the use of various types of salts, and their impacts on water quality parameters and focuses on the selection of most effective, economical salt to reduce ice formation on roads.
Pine Needle Gasification: An Approach Towards Renewable Energy Production and Life Cycle Assessment of Chir Pine
Authors: Minhas Aman , Banshtu Rajeshwar Singh
Published: August 2022

Abstract: Today Indian subcontinent is facing severe energy crisis as our conventional resources are deteriorating day by day posing an alarming threat to our energy security. In view to fulfill our increasing energy needs new and renewable feedstock is need of time. Pine needle Biomass which is renewable energy source may prove to a good resort to accomplish are future endeavors. In India, western Himalayan state like Jammu & Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh, and Uttarakhand has great potential of pine needle biomass feedstock for gasification .Pine Biomass can be effectively harnessed to generate producer’s gas using various co-current throatless gasifiers. In this paper, overview of Bio-briquetting, quality assessment of Producer’s gas, Life cycle assessment of Pine biomass is done along with various other social and environmental factors
Creating Communities of Inquiry in Research and Scholarship Via Online Videos
Authors: Lewitzky Rachael
Published: August 2022

Fostering a sense of community in postsecondary education is challenging. Accomplishing this from a distance via online education makes it even more difficult by inserting an additional layer of complexity. The COVID-19 pandemic necessitated a rapid shift to increased remote communication, collaboration, and research dissemination. Drawing on my experience as both an online instructional designer and a doctoral student who began my PhD amid a global pandemic, I use Garrison et al.’s community of inquiry (CoI) framework to explore how online videos and webinars (both synchronous and asynchronous) can be used to foster a sense of community, inspire learning, and support research sharing in virtual environments.
RÉSUMÉEncourager un sentiment de communauté dans l’enseignement postsecondaire est un défi. Le faire à distance par l’enseignement en ligne est encore plus difficile car on ajoute un niveau supplémentaire de complexité. Or, la pandémie de COVID-19 a rapidement augmenté le besoin de communiquer, de collaborer et de diffuser la recherche à distance. Dans cet article, en m’appuyant sur mon expérience de conceptrice d’enseignement en ligne et d’étudiante de 3e cycle ayant commencé son doctorat au milieu de la pandémie, j’utiliserai le modèle de la communauté d’enquête de Garrison et al. pour explorer comment on peut utiliser les vidéos en ligne et les webinaires (synchrones et asynchrones) pour favoriser un sentiment de communauté, inspirer l’apprentissage, et soutenir le partage de la recherche dans des environnements virtuels.
Events in quantum mechanics are maximally non-absolute
Authors: Moreno George , Nery Ranieri , Duarte Cristhiano , Chaves Rafael
Published: August 2022

The notorious quantum measurement problem brings out the difficulty to reconcile two quantum postulates: the unitary evolution of closed quantum systems and the wave-function collapse after a measurement. This problematics is particularly highlighted in the Wigner's friend thought experiment, where the mismatch between unitary evolution and measurement collapse leads to conflicting quantum descriptions for different observers. A recent no-go theorem has established that the (quantum) statistics arising from an extended Wigner's friend scenario is incompatible when one try to hold together three innocuous assumptions, namely no-superdeterminism, parameter independence and absoluteness of observed events. Building on this extended scenario, we introduce two novel measures of non-absoluteness of events. The first is based on the EPR2 decomposition, and the second involves the relaxation of the absoluteness hypothesis assumed in the aforementioned no-go theorem. To prove that quantum correlations can be maximally non-absolute according to both quantifiers, we show that chained Bell inequalities (and relaxations thereof) are also valid constraints for Wigner's experiment.
Stability Experiments: The Overlooked Dual of Memory Experiments
Authors: Gidney Craig
Published: August 2022

Topological quantum computations are built on a foundation of two basic tasks: preserving logical observables through time and moving logical observables through space. Memory experiments, which check how well logical observables are preserved through time, are a well established benchmark. Strangely, there is no corresponding well established benchmark for moving logical observables through space. This paper tries to fill that gap with "stability experiments", which check how well a quantum error correction system can determine the product of a large region of stabilizers. Stability experiments achieve this by testing on a region that is locally a normal code but globally has a known product of stabilizers.
Addition of Probiotic EM4 in Feed on Growth and Survival of Tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus) in Controlled Condition
Authors: Wardoyo Rahmat Wahyu Bumi , Nasmia
Published: August 2022

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui pengaruh penambahan probiotik dalam pakan terhadap pertumbuhan dan kelangsungan hidup ikan nila. Penelitian ini dirancang menggunakan Rancangan Acak Lengkap (RAL), dengan faktor P (Probiotik EM4) yang terdiri dari 4  perlakuan dan 5 kali ulangan sehingga terdapat 20 unit percobaan. Penambahan probiotik EM4 dalam pakan ikan nila memberikan pengaruh yang signifikan (P<0,05) terhadap pertumbuhan bobot mutlak, laju pertumbuhan spesifik dan dalam masig-masing perlakuan. Tingkat kelangsungan hidup ikan nila dengan perlakuan penambahan probiotik EM4 dalam pakan berkisar antara 82-86%.
Nutrient Content of Bioconverted Sludge Palm Oil Using Rizhopus olygosporus as Feed
Authors: Marwah  , Hasanuddin Asriani , Syahrir
Published: August 2022

ABSTRAK

Tujuan penelitian ini untuk melihat kandungan nutrien dari lumpur sawit hasil biokonversi menggunakan Rhizopus oligosporus sehingga layak dijadikan sebagai pakan fungsional. Materi yang digunakan yaitu tepung lumpur sawit dan jamur Rhizopus oligosporus. Desain penelitian menggunakan rancangan acak lengkap pola faktorial dengan 24 kombinasi perlakuan dan 3 ulangan. Perlakuan yang dilakukan terdiri dari dua faktor, faktor pertama yaitu 4 konsentrasi yaitu (0%, 5%, 10% dan 15%) dan dua waktu fermentasi yaitu (60 dan 96 jam). Semua perlakuan dilakukan analisis kandungan nutrien yaitu meliputi kandungan bahan kering (BK), protein kasar (PK) dan serat kasar (SK) lumpur sawit fermentasi. Hasil  analisis ragam menunjukan bahwa perlakuan memberikan pengaruh sangat nyata (P<0,01) terhadap kandungan BK, PK, SK dan terjadi interaksi antara konsentrasi jamur dan waktu fermentasi terhadap SK. Kandungan bahan kering tertinggi untuk BK diperoleh pada perlakuan  W2K15 (83,24%), PK pada W2K15 ( 18,44%), dan SK pada W2K15 (24,00%).
Marketing System of Goat Livestock in Maranata Traditional Market of Sigi Regency
Authors: Afandi
Published: August 2022

Pemasaran ternak kambing lebih banyak di kuasai oleh lembaga-lembaga pemasaran yang mempunyai skala besar. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui sistem pemasaran dan gambaran keuntungan yang diperoleh tiap lembaga pemasaran ternak kambing di Pasar Tradisional Maranata, Kabupaten Sigi. Penelitian dilaksanakan pada bulan November sampai Desember 2016. Penelitian menggunakan analisis deskriptif dengan penarikan sampel, menggunakan metode insidentil terhadap peternak dan metode snowball terhadap lembaga pemasaran. Sampel dalam penelitian ini adalah jumlah keseluruhan peternak dan lembaga pemasaran yang berjumlah 30 responden. Berdasarkan hasil penelitian bahwa sistem pemasaran ternak kambing di Pasar Tradisional Maranata, memiliki 2 model saluran pemasaran ternak kambing. Proses pembentukan harga dan pola pembayaran ternak kambing dimulai dari pembeli melakukan penaksiran pada ternak.  Keuntungan tertinggi pada saluran pemasaran II yakni sebesar Rp. 383.417/ekor, saluran ini memiliki biaya pemasaran yang rendah dan hanya memasarkan ternaknya di pasar.
Feeding Silk Worm (Tubifex sp.) with Different Dosage on Growth and Survival of Seed Climbing Perch (Anabas testudineus, Bloch 1792)
Authors: Fahril  , Ya'la Zakirah Raihani , Nasmia
Published: August 2022

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui pertumbuhan benih ikan betok (Anabas testudineus Bloch, 1792) yang diberi pakan alami cacing sutera (Tubifex sp.) dengan dosis yang berbeda. Penelitian ini dilaksanakan pada bulan April - Mei 2021. Penelitian ini menggunakan rancangan acak lengkap (RAL) yang terdiri dari 5 perlakuan dan 4 ulangan, sehingga banyaknnya satuan percobaan sebanyak 20 unit. Perlakuan yang digunakan yaitu Perlakuan A (dosis 5% dari bobot), perlakuan B (dosis 6% dari bobot ikan), perlakuan C (dosis 7% dari bobot ikan), perlakuan D (dosis 8% dari bobot ikan), perlakuan E (dosis 9% dari bobot ikan). Data pertumbuhan bobot mutlak dan panjang mutlak dianalisis ragam (ANOVA) dengan tingkat kepercayaan 95%, selanjutnya dilakukan uji Beda Nyata Jujur (BNJ) untuk mengetahui perbedaan antar perlakuan dengan menggunakan Program Minitab 16. Kualitas air dan kelangsungan hidup disajikan dalam bentuk tabel dan grafik serta dianalisis secara deskriptif. Hasil penelitian diperoleh bahwa pemberian pakan cacing sutera (Tubifex sp.) dengan dosis yang berbeda pada benih ikan betok memberikan pengaruh yang nyata terhadap pertumbuhan dan kelangsungan hidup. Bobot mutlak tertinggi diperoleh pada perlakuan dosis 9% dengan nilai 2,465 g, panjang mutlak 1,683 cm dan kelangsungan hidup berkisar 90-100%.
Period-doubling bifurcation and Neimark-Sacker bifurcation of a discrete predator-prey model with Allee effect and cannibalism
Authors: Ba Zhuo , LI XIanyi
Published: August 2022

In this paper, after a continuous predator-prey model incorporating
Allee effect and cannibalism is simplified, its discrete system is
derived by using semidiscretization method. Not only the existence and
local stability of fixed points of the discret system are investigated,
but also, what’s more important, the sufficient conditions for the
occurrence of its period-doubling bifurcation and Neimark-Sacker
bifurcation are also obtained by using the center manifold theorem and
bifurcation theory. Finally some numerical simulations are given to
illustrate the existence of Neimark-Sacker bifurcation.