bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Personalized Flexible Meal Planning for Individuals With Diet-Related Health Concerns: System Design and Feasibility Validation Study (Preprint)
Authors: Amiri Maryam , Li Juan , Hasan Wordh
Published: August 2023

BACKGROUND

Chronic diseases such as heart disease, stroke, diabetes, and hypertension are major global health challenges. Healthy eating can help people with chronic diseases manage their condition and prevent complications. However, making healthy meal plans is not easy, as it requires the consideration of various factors such as health concerns, nutritional requirements, tastes, economic status, and time limits. Therefore, there is a need for effective, affordable, and personalized meal planning that can assist people in choosing food that suits their individual needs and preferences.

OBJECTIVE

This study aimed to design an artificial intelligence (AI)–powered meal planner that can generate personalized healthy meal plans based on the user’s specific health conditions, personal preferences, and status.

METHODS

We proposed a system that integrates semantic reasoning, fuzzy logic, heuristic search, and multicriteria analysis to produce flexible, optimized meal plans based on the user’s health concerns, nutrition needs, as well as food restrictions or constraints, along with other personal preferences. Specifically, we constructed an ontology-based knowledge base to model knowledge about food and nutrition. We defined semantic rules to represent dietary guidelines for different health concerns and built a fuzzy membership of food nutrition based on the experience of experts to handle vague and uncertain nutritional data. We applied a semantic rule-based filtering mechanism to filter out food that violate mandatory health guidelines and constraints, such as allergies and religion. We designed a novel, heuristic search method that identifies the best meals among several candidates and evaluates them based on their fuzzy nutritional score. To select nutritious meals that also satisfy the user’s other preferences, we proposed a multicriteria decision-making approach.

RESULTS

We implemented a mobile app prototype system and evaluated its effectiveness through a use case study and user study. The results showed that the system generated healthy and personalized meal plans that considered the user’s health concerns, optimized nutrition values, respected dietary restrictions and constraints, and met the user’s preferences. The users were generally satisfied with the system and its features.

CONCLUSIONS

We designed an AI-powered meal planner that helps people create healthy and personalized meal plans based on their health conditions, preferences, and status. Our system uses multiple techniques to create optimized meal plans that consider multiple factors that affect food choice. Our evaluation tests confirmed the usability and feasibility of the proposed system. However, some limitations such as the lack of dynamic and real-time updates should be addressed in future studies. This study contributes to the development of AI-powered personalized meal planning systems that can support people’s health and nutrition goals.
Retrieving rare cases: a protocol for searching complex medical cases (Preprint)
Authors: Zare-Farashbandi Firoozeh
Published: August 2023

BACKGROUND

Finding information about complex medical cases is challenging for clinicians. Due to rapidly growing of medical information in the current era and busy schedule of physicians, educating them to retrieve their required information and also summarizing patients' history could be effective to enhance medical decision making.

OBJECTIVE

This study sought to provide a protocol for searching complex medical cases.

METHODS

In existing models of grand rounds, physicians are overwhelmed with a large number of patients’ clinical data which makes it difficult to reach a clinical decision. We conducted an interdisciplinary action research embedding a clinical informationist in gastroenterology grand round to address this issue using comprehensive search strategies and summarizing patients’ information through concept mapping.

RESULTS

Other than creating diseases concept map, our proposed protocol classifies into three categories: 1) The general search strategy, 2) The protocol for searching for evidence about rare diseases, and 3) Identifying other resources more than routine medical databases.

CONCLUSIONS

Our approach represents a novel method beyond previous studies which were focused on usual ward rounds. The protocol derived from this study facilitates evidence-based decision-making by providing a comprehensive capsulate view of a complex medical case.
Bridging the gap: Understanding pregnant women's preferences and perceived benefits of an mHealth app for GDM self-management (Preprint)
Authors: Birati Yosefa , Yefet Enav , Shavit Lilach , Spitzer Sivan
Published: August 2023

BACKGROUND

Self-care and healthy lifestyle changes for adequate glycemic control are essential tasks to prevent short and long-term complications for pregnant women diagnosed with gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM). Mobile health (mHealth) solutions to deliver healthcare services and support pregnant women's self-management are rising. Yet, concerns have been raised on the real-world design and implementation of mHealth applications for pregnant women from diverse cultural backgrounds, and digital literacy levels.

OBJECTIVE

The aims of this study were (1) to explore the challenges in complying and adhering to GDM self-management regimens for women from diverse backgrounds; and (2) women’s perceptions of the benefits and the possible contribution mHealth apps may provide in addressing the challenges they experience.

METHODS

Semi-structured interviews were conducted on pregnant women diagnosed with GDM in a diabetes-in-pregnancy clinic located in Israel’s northern periphery. A content analysis method was used to analyze and interpretant the data, and code it into themes.

RESULTS

A total of 24 pregnant women diagnosed with GDM participated in the study. Of the 24 women, 18 (75%) were Jewish, 5 (21%) were Muslims, and 1 (4%) was Christian. Four main themes were derived from the interviews: (1) GDM self-management challenges (2) Cultural and religious conflicts (3) Experience with the use of digital technologies (4) Desirable features.

CONCLUSIONS

Pregnant women perceive mHealth may be beneficial and a part of their routine healthcare if it integrates customized and desirable features and functions that address their unique needs and preferences. Addressing these gaps may enhance their GDM self-management and skills.
Evaluation of SNOMED-CT Grouper Accuracy and Coverage in the Electronic Health Record Problem List Organized by Clinical System/Condition: Observational Review (Preprint)
Authors: Senior Rashaud , Tsai Timothy , Ratliff William , Nadler Lisa , Balu Suresh , Malcolm Elizabeth , McPeek Hinz Eugenia
Published: August 2023

BACKGROUND

The Problem List (PL) is often poorly organized which makes the use for clinical care more challenging over time.

OBJECTIVE

To measure the accuracy of diagnoses sorting for PL system/conditions groupers based on SNOMED-CT concepts mapped to ICD-10 codes.

METHODS

We developed 21 system/condition-based groupers using SNOMED-CT hierarchal concepts refined with Boolean logic to re-organize the ICD-10-based PL in our electronic health record (EHR). We extracted the PL from a convenience sample of 50 patients divided across age and sex in a deidentified format for evaluation. Two clinicians independently determined whether a PL diagnosis was correctly attributed to a system/condition grouper. Discrepancies were discussed and, if no consensus was reached, were adjudicated by a third clinician. Descriptive statistics and Cohen’s kappa statistic for interrater reliability were calculated.

RESULTS

Our 50-patient sample had a total of 869 diagnoses (range 4–59; median 12, IQR 9-23.75). The reviewers initially agreed on 821 placements. Of the remaining 48 items, 16 required adjudication, leading to a final count of 787 True Positives and 37 True Negatives. We determined PL diagnoses were grouped with Sensitivity 97.6%, Specificity 58.7%, Positive Predictive Value 96.8%, and F1 Score 0.972. After discussion, the calculated kappa statistic was 0.9, confirming “near perfect” agreement.

CONCLUSIONS

We successfully developed a structured methodology to organize diagnoses on the problem list that supports clinical review.
Digital Mental Health Interventions for Adolescents in Low- and Middle-Income Countries: Scoping Review (Preprint)
Authors: Wani Carolina , McCann Lisa , Lennon Marilyn , Radu Caterina
Published: August 2023

BACKGROUND

Digital mental health interventions (DMHIs) are increasingly recognized as potential solutions for adolescent mental health, particularly in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). The United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals and universal health coverage are instrumental tools for achieving mental health for all. Within this context, understanding the design, evaluation, as well as the barriers and facilitators impacting adolescent engagement with mental health care through DMHIs is essential.

OBJECTIVE

This scoping review aims to provide insights into the current landscape of DMHIs for adolescents in LMICs.

METHODS

The Joanna Briggs Institute scoping review methodology was used, following the recommendations of the PRISMA-ScR (Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses Extension for Scoping Reviews). Our search strategy incorporated 3 key concepts: population "adolescents," concept "digital mental health interventions," and context "LMICs." We adapted this strategy for various databases, including ACM Digital Library, APA PsycINFO, Cochrane Library, Google Scholar (including gray literature), IEEE Xplore, ProQuest, PubMed (NLM), ScienceDirect, Scopus, and Web of Science. The articles were screened against a specific eligibility criterion from January 2019 to March 2024.

RESULTS

We analyzed 20 papers focusing on DMHIs for various mental health conditions among adolescents, such as depression, well-being, anxiety, stigma, self-harm, and suicide ideation. These interventions were delivered in diverse formats, including group delivery and self-guided interventions, with support from mental health professionals or involving lay professionals. The study designs and evaluation encompassed a range of methodologies, including randomized controlled trials, mixed methods studies, and feasibility studies.

CONCLUSIONS

While there have been notable advancements in DMHIs for adolescents in LMICs, the research base remains limited. Significant knowledge gaps persist regarding the long-term clinical benefits, the maturity and readiness of LMIC digital infrastructure, cultural appropriateness, and cost-effectiveness across the heterogeneous LMIC settings. Addressing these gaps necessitates large-scale, co-designed, and culturally sensitive DMHI trials. Future work should address this.
A Classification Process Using Decision Tree Machine Learning Model for Determining the Effect of Anticoagulants on the Fate of Different Types of COVID-19 Patients with Other Diseases (Preprint)
Authors: Alnassif Baraa , Astour Sira
Published: August 2023

BACKGROUND

The high rate of Covid-19 deaths with thromboembolism has become a global concern, the disease is further complicated by the state of hypercoagulability, as there are many studies that indicate an increase in mortality rates. As a result, anticoagulants were used for COVID-19 patients generally as a treatment to prevent thrombosis.

OBJECTIVE

Knowing the extent of the impact of a disease or a group of diseases using anticoagulants on the lives of Corona patients

METHODS

A retrospective analytical study was conducted on the data of 1131 COVID-19 patients who were recorded from the date 30/8/2020 to 11/5/2021 in detail, including personal data, clinical symptoms, medical history, treatment, and the fate of each patient.
The Decision Tree (DT) algorithm was applied to a specific part of the analyzed patient data, which are the age, oxygenation, heart diseases, neurological, vascular, pulmonary diseases, pressure, and renal failure, in addition to the anticoagulants, mechanical ventilation in the medicine prescription, to be classified into two groups, either death or recovery

RESULTS

Using Enoxaparin and Rivaroxaban together did not produce positive results for patients with renal failure and elderly patients over 64 years whose decreased oxygenation was less than 90%.
In the event that Enoxaparin uses for patients whose decreased oxygenation (76% or less) and who suffered from pulmonary fibrosis was beneficial, and for those whose other pulmonary diseases and healthy people, it was not beneficial.
Using Enoxaparin for patients whose oxygenation was more than 76% and who had pulmonary fibrosis was bad, but with the rest of the patients, it was beneficial.

CONCLUSIONS

The use of anticoagulants improves the chance of survival for COVID-19 patients, especially low partial weight heparin, and it is very necessary before prescribing any preventive or therapeutic anticoagulant to take the patient’s condition into consideration, especially for patients with renal or pulmonary insufficiency or those suffering from a decrease in oxygenation, so that we need special recommendations for each case of patients.
Cultural Devaluation of Women in the Nigerian Society up to 2010: An examination of the “I Mbya Jin I” Institution among the Jukun Wapan in Wukari Area of Taraba State
Authors: Tenong Francis, John , Atoshi Hannatu
Published: August 2023

Cultural sentiments have placed women and its institutions at a disadvantage in most African societies including Nigeria. Most cultures see women as inferior who are only useful in household chores, and reproduction. This indeed has informed the patriarchal nature of the Nigerian society, which explains underplay of women and its institutions. Thus, this paper investigated the cultural devaluation of women in the Nigerian society, with a specific focus on the “I Mbya Jin I” institution among the Jukun Wapan in Wukari area of Taraba State up to 2010. This paper particularly targeted at examining the cultural place of women and its institutions among the Jukun, trends in this institutions, and it place in the Jukun community today. The historical methodology was used, and it was structured along thematic lines. Though the research revealed that culture and religion are associated with the devaluation of women in the society, the religious claim is however untenable. What is tenable is the fact that cultural sentiments have under play the roles of women and its institutions in the society. It is also the contention of this research that women have been a significant part of the socio-cultural, economic, and political development. This was evident in the cultural institutions among the Jukun wapan women in Wukari area of Taraba state Nigeria.
Application of the Concept of the Knowledge Economy with the Tools of the German Economic Experience in Accordance with the Lebanese Economic Environment
Authors: Mohamad Daher Malak , Fouad Ziade Mohamad , Hijazzi Bassam
Published: August 2023

Perhaps the most important thing about this study is that it is the first attempt in the Lebanese economic system to study the concept of the knowledge economy, how to apply it, and the possibility of its application in the local Lebanese economy, in addition to its application. The model of the German economic experience in light of the current economic situation and the challenges of rapid technological development.The study examines the application of the German economic experience model and knowledge economy in Lebanese economic environments, considering the opinions of institutions, companies, and economic actors.Research aims to develop a Lebanese economic model avoiding globalization’s external influences and preventing collapse.Study interviews 30 economists and administrators in Lebanon to explore the application of the German economic model and knowledge economy together.The results of the interviews were very positive, and the experts confirmed that there is a possibility to apply a large part of the factors on which the German economic experience relied, and most of these factors have been mentioned.Analysis reveals potential merger of German experience and knowledge economy techniques, with acceptance and encouragement. Priority is given to finding a new formula and proposing a detailed implementation business model.
Depósitos de lahar en la subcuenca del Río Cutio, volcán Pico de Tancítaro, Michoacán, México
Authors: García-Tenorio Felipe , Vázquez Rosario , Mendiola Fabiola , Carlón-Allende Teodoro
Published: August 2023

Los lahares originados en volcanes inactivos pueden causar pérdidas económicas y de vidas humanas en sus alrededores sin advertencia alguna, especialmente si no se cuenta con un registro de eventos pasados. Estos fenómenos se han estudiado en varias regiones volcánicas de México; sin embargo, en la mayoría de los casos, se carece de registros a largo plazo sobre su frecuencia y magnitud. En la presente investigación evaluamos las características de los depósitos de lahar y otros depósitos volcaniclásticos, históricos y modernos en la subcuenca del Río Cutio, ubicada al noroeste del volcán Pico de Tancítaro, cuyo drenaje natural atraviesa las localidades de Peribán de Ramos y Corona, Michoacán. En esta subcuenca se originó un lahar de tipo hiperconcentrado el día 23 de septiembre de 2018, tras 58 mm de lluvia acumulada en dos horas, que ocasionó el desbordamiento del Río Cutio. El lahar afectó la zona conurbada de Peribán y erosionó profundamente el canal del río, dejando expuestos los depósitos analizados en este trabajo. Para caracterizar dichos depósitos se llevaron a cabo análisis estratigráficos, granulométricos, datación por 14C y análisis de difracción de rayos X. Se identificaron cuatro unidades que se clasificaron, de acuerdo con su distribución granulométrica, como depósitos de flujo de escombros cohesivos. También se reconoció un horizonte interestratificado de caída de escorias y ceniza fechado por 14C en ca. 20970 años a.C. Adicionalmente, se identificaron depósitos dentro y fuera del cauce del Río Cutio, clasificados como flujos hiperconcentrados, asociados al evento de inundación súbita ocurrido en septiembre de 2018. La información obtenida aporta nuevas evidencias de registros históricos del desbordamiento recurrente del Río Cutio, con la formación de flujos hiperconcentrados y flujos de escombros, y también la ocurrencia de flujos de escombros cohesivos por el colapso gravitacional de sectores del Pico de Tancítaro, debilitados por la intensa alteración hidrotermal.  En particular, los flujos de escombros cohesivos, por su capacidad de transporte, pueden tener un impacto catastrófico, ocasionando daños severos en la infraestructura civil y urbana, así como pérdida de vidas. Estas condiciones representan un peligro latente no sólo para la localidad de Peribán de Ramos, sino para otras poblaciones aledañas. Aunque el volcán Pico de Tancítaro es considerado como inactivo, los resultados del presente trabajo ponen en evidencia la necesidad de un estudio detallado para definir el peligro asociado a lahares, el cual será fundamental para la mitigación del impacto negativo en las zonas urbanas y agrícolas en áreas de posible inundación, incluyendo las localidades de Peribán de Ramos y Corona, Michoacán.
Estimación de precios de referencia para comercio internacional mediante cónicas
Authors: Lagunas Puls Sergio , Boggio Vázquez Juan Bautista
Published: August 2023

Se propone utilizar cónicas como método de precios de referencia, contribuyendo con la verificación del valor de mercancías en la aduana, de acuerdo con la clasificación internacional del Sistema Armonizado de Designación y Codificación de Mercancías (SADC). Después de la introducción, se describe el SADC y elementos relacionados con las operaciones de alcance en este trabajo. El siguiente apartado expone elementos sustantivos contenidos en estudios precedentes respecto a la importancia del valor en aduana, dando paso a la metodología propuesta, basada en la geometría de hipérbolas explicada mediante derivación implícita; posteriormente se describen los datos y el modelado, ejemplificando con exportaciones de café desde Brasil, mostrando cómo podrían realizarse estimaciones de precios unitarios, suponiendo tiempo real, con respecto a precios de referencia en otros períodos. Destaca en conclusiones que esta propuesta podría significar una nueva alternativa para estimar precios de transferencia, además que contribuiría a optimizar recursos descartando de revisión o auditoría a las operaciones que no sugieran subvaluación o sobrevaluación.

It is proposed to use conics as a reference price method, contributing to the verification of the value of goods at customs, according to the international classification of the Harmonized Commodity Description and Coding System (HCDS). After the introduction, the SADC and elements related to the scope operations in this work are described. The following section exposes substantive elements contained in previous studies regarding the importance of the customs value, giving way to the proposed methodology, based on the geometry of hyperbolas explained through implicit derivation; subsequently, the data and modeling are described, exemplifying with coffee exports from Brazil, showing how unit price estimates could be made, assuming real time, with respect to reference prices in other periods. In conclusions, it highlights that this proposal could mean a new alternative for estimating transfer prices, and it would also contribute to optimize resources by discarding from review or audit those operations that do not suggest undervaluation or overvaluation.
Transparencia de la información no financiera en las empresas del IBEX35 y del DAX30: el nuevo reporting integrado
Authors: Gutiérrez Ponce Herenia , Chamizo González Julián , Arimany Serrat Núria
Published: August 2023

Esta investigación analiza la transparencia de la información no financiera de las empresas que cotizan en el principal índice bursátil español (IBEX-35) y su comunicación a los stakeholders. Busca las relaciones entre indicadores financieros y la transparencia en indicadores no financieros, identificando políticas de buen gobierno corporativo. El estudio responde a la demanda de información no financiera, transparente y de calidad sobre las empresas de interés público (EIP). Se analiza la información no financiera de las webs de las 35 empresas cotizadas y su validez para elaborar el futuro Cuadro-Integrado-de-Indicadores-CII-FESG. Los resultados muestran una relación significativa entre los indicadores financieros (Solvencia, Rentabilidad Económica y endeudamiento) y la transparencia de los indicadores no financieros de dichas empresas.
Estructura para la valoración de franquicias: aproximación mediante opciones reales
Authors: Ramirez Denis Carlos Andres , Quirama Estrada Uvenny , Montes Gómez Luis Fernando , Sepúlveda-Aguirre Jovany
Published: August 2023

La franquicia se ha empleado como una estrategia de expansión basada en el Know-how y la marca, permite tanto al empresario como al franquiciante obtener un beneficio económico a partir de estos activos intangibles. Este trabajo propone una estructura para la valoración de franquicias empleando opciones reales para tres empresas colombianas de diferentes sectores económicos, partiendo de información histórica de sus estados financieros, así como información de mercado para determinar el costo de capital con el fin de descontar los flujos de caja futuros. La opción real como complemento a los modelos de valoración tradicional permite mediante árboles binomiales incorporar la incertidumbre en los flujos de caja con el fin de estimar, bajo simulaciones, la tasa de regalía y el canon inicial de la franquicia acorde con las condiciones y el desempeño del sector.
Confianza y calidad de la información para la satisfacción y lealtad del cliente en el e-Banking con el uso del teléfono celular
Authors: Medina Quintero José Melchor , Ríos Echeverría Osiris , Ortiz Rodríguez Fernando
Published: August 2023

La banca electrónica ha avanzado en los últimos años debido al desarrollo de Internet y al uso masivo de los teléfonos celulares por los consumidores que obligan a la industria bancaria a generar estrategias para este mercado que se abre a sus modelos de negocios. El objetivo de esta investigación es determinar cómo la confiabilidad y la calidad de la información influyen en la satisfacción y lealtad de los clientes del e-Banking cuando lo operan por medio del teléfono celular. El método consiste en la administración de un cuestionario a 98 clientes en el noreste de México que operan alguna aplicación informática de la banca comercial y el análisis inferencial con SmartPLS. Los principales resultados muestran que la confianza y la utilidad percibida impactan al uso de esta tecnología, pero la aportación trascendental es que el uso cuenta con la mayor influencia en la satisfacción de los clientes del e-Banking.

Palabras clave: e
 JEL: M15. IT Management
Productos derivados para cobertura del riesgo de longevidad: estimación de mortalidad y simulaciones con datos mexicanos
Authors: Esteban Aguirre Marco Antonio , Rodríguez-Reyes Luis Raúl , Sierra-Juárez Guillermo
Published: August 2023

El objetivo de este artículo es mostrar la factibilidad de que productos derivados sean utilizados como cobertura del riesgo de longevidad en Latinoamérica. Para ello, se construye un índice de longevidad con datos mexicanos usando el modelo Lee-Carter y se simulan diversos instrumentos derivados de longevidad. Se concluye que un ecosistema de instrumentos derivados es factible en México por dos razones, éstos son efectivos como cobertura del riesgo de longevidad y el índice de longevidad construido, y utilizado como activo subyacente, no presenta correlación con índices accionarios relevantes, lo que lo hace factible como parte de un portafolio financiero amplio. La originalidad de este trabajo consiste en la adaptación de metodologías de valuación inéditas para México y la estimación de un índice de longevidad propio, y la principal limitante es que el ecosistema está sujeto a un riesgo base con respecto a la estructura poblacional en el futuro.
La política monetaria no convencional del BCE y el desempleo
Authors: Alemán Hernández Jorge Eduardo , Muller Durán Nancy Ivonne
Published: August 2023

El presente trabajo analiza las principales características de la política monetaria no convencional del banco central europeo (BCE) y su efectividad sobre el desempleo entre 2008-2019. En nuestro análisis empírico utilizamos una metodología PVAR; encontramos efectividad atribuible a cambios en la tasa de interés de la política monetaria y a los anuncios de política con estrategias forward guidance durante los primeros 12 meses. Asimismo, identificamos una escasa certeza en la reducción del desempleo mediante el uso de la hoja de balance del BCE. Los resultados sugieren que las medidas de política no convencionales han contribuido en la gradual, aunque lenta, recuperación económica y en la reducción de la tasa de desempleo.
Propuesta teórica de una metodología para el análisis de los riesgos empresariales por procesos y lógica difusa en el sector turístico cubano
Authors: Rodríguez Fajardo Luisa María , Donoso Anes Alberto
Published: August 2023

La utilidad del proceso de gestión de riesgo en las empresas del sector turístico cubano depende en gran medida del diseño exitoso de herramientas que faciliten la prevención y detección de riesgos que puedan entrar en contraposición con los objetivos estratégicos de la empresa. La poca utilización de métodos y herramientas en la industria del turismo en Cuba que permitan el tratamiento de la información incierta en materia de gestión de riesgos y que facilite su evaluación, constituyen elementos donde estudios realizados hasta el momento ofrecen brechas sin explotar. En tal sentido el objetivo que se fija en el presente trabajo es proponer una metodología de gestión de riesgos con un enfoque de gestión por procesos y lógica difusa que permita trasladar el lenguaje común, subjetivo, impreciso y en algunos casos no cuantificables, a un lenguaje matemático formal.
Concentración comercial: breve análisis del caso mexicano
Authors: Vigueras García Aldo
Published: August 2023

Algunos países presentan una alta concentración comercial con uno o un pequeño grupo de socios. Este fenómeno se considera una consecuencia del sistema económico mundial, donde las industrias de los diferentes países se especializan como proveedores o productores de bienes para satisfacer las demandas de las economías más grandes. Así, los grandes corporativos transnacionales están influyendo en las decisiones de las empresas locales porque, al formar parte de sus cadenas globales de valor y ser receptoras de sus inversiones, les definen previamente el origen de sus importaciones y el destino de sus exportaciones. Esto explica, al menos, la elevada concentración comercial que presenta México, dado que el grueso de su comercio exterior lo realizan las empresas transnacionales.
Manifestaciones dermatológicas en una lactante con síndrome de kwashiorkor: Claves para el diagnóstico y tratamiento oportuno
Authors: Hernández Lara Kevin Alexis , García Romero María Teresa , Olvera Suarez Alejandra , Revilla Estivillo Nuria Francisco
Published: August 2023

Kwashiorkor syndrome is characterized by protein malnutrition and edema, risk factors are recent weaning, infections, and diets based on corn and rice. This malnutrition can lead to skin manifestations such as thin, dry skin, hyperpigmentation, confluent areas of scaling, dry, hypopigmented, and detachable hair, as well as erosive dermatitis, predominantly in skin folds. The diagnosis is based on a nutritional evaluation exam, physical examination and laboratory finding, the treatment is based on early nutritional rehabilitation. Clinical case: 8-month-old female infant who attended the Instituto Nacional de Pediatría, presenting a scaling dermatosis of 1 months of evolution that was treated with topical ketoconazole. The mother reported exclusive feeding with corn gruel due to the diagnosis of “lactose allergy” and commented not enough resources to buy hydrolyzed formula. The patient presented a disseminated dermatosis to all- body segments, characterized by well-defined, irregularly shaped, hyperpigmented plaques with scaling in thick sheets in the perioral region and extremities, as well as areas of eroded skin and paleness and edema of extremities. Laboratory tests were taken, where anemia (Hb 11.2 g/dl) and hypoalbuminemia (3.3 g/dl) were documented, the diagnosis of Kwashiorkor syndrome was integrated. The clinical and laboratory findings were reported to the Gastroenterology and Nutrition service, who performed a nutritional assessment, and began nutritional treatment, emollients and general skin care were documented; twenty days later, the dermatosis and edema had subsided. Keywords: Malnutrition; dermatoses; edema; feeding; desquamation.
Esas grandes diferencias
Authors: Fortoul Teresa I.
Published: August 2023

Pale and gloomy for the progressive deterioration of his health, Paganini is renowned for his supreme perfection. His violin playing was admired and also attributed to a demonic pact. The truth is that his joint hypermobility and long fingers probable by Marfan Syndrome, allowed him along with his virtuosity, to be considered the most extraordinary violinist of all times.
Online Order Management System
Authors: Bhaktha Ankith S , Raj Akshay P , N Devika , Paul Gripsy
Published: August 2023

Abstract: Our proposed online order management system is a platform that provides sellers with a comprehensive overview of their stock and orders. The platform streamlines the order management process, allowing the seller to view and manage their products and stocks with ease. Unlike traditional online order management systems, our platform goes beyond basic stock management and incorporates two machine learning algorithms to improve the seller's efficiency and profitability. The first machine learning algorithm provides the seller with insights into the popularity of a particular product category during a specific month. By notifying the seller of trends, they can better plan their stock levels to maximize profits. For example, if a seller notices that a particular product category is in high demand during the holiday season, they can increase their stock levels to meet the increased demand and maximize their profits. The second machine learning algorithm dynamically sets prices for the seller's products based on factors such as demand, date, and product category. This algorithm takes into account market trends and consumer behavior to set a price that is both competitive and profitable for the seller. For example, if a particular product is in high demand during a particular day, the algorithm will adjust the price to reflect the increased demand and allow the seller to sell the product at a higher price. In addition to these two machine learning algorithms, our online order management system includes a range of other features to help sellers manage their business effectively and efficiently. This includes order tracking, stock management, and customer management, all of which can be accessed from a single dashboard. The implementation of these machine learning algorithms is a crucial aspect of our online order management system, as they allow sellers to make informed decisions about their business. By using data and insights to optimize stock levels and pricing strategies, sellers can maximize their profits and minimize their losses. It is a comprehensive platform that provides sellers with the tools they need to manage their business effectively and efficiently.
Planning, Design and Site Suitability for Artificial Recharge Structure using GIS at Sarayu River Uttar Pradesh
Authors: Singh Rishabh
Published: August 2023

Abstract: Due to its widespread occurrence, ease of availability, and dependability, ground water has recently become a significant source of water in India for the household, industrial, and agricultural sectors. Due to the lack of recharging options, this trait had led to its uncontrolled abuse in some regions of the nation. This has caused significant ground water table loss in some locations, raising questions about long-term sustainability. Utilizing GIS is necessary for the development of the scarce ground water resources.
Research on Square and Circular Steel Tubular Columns with Deconstructable Splice Joint Under Cyclic and Axial Testing
Authors: V.G Nehana , V. N Prof. Krishnachandran
Published: August 2023

Abstract: A steel tubular column is a vertical structural member used in construction to provide essential support. Splice joint is a method of joining two members end to end. When the material being joined cannot be obtained in the desired length, the splice joint is used. For high rise buildings the continuity of columns may break, hence splice connections are provided and columns are installed. Splice joints are deconstructable type joints as the failed parts can be repaired, reassembled or can be even removed when failure occurs. These papers focuses on developing models of square and circular cross sections of steel tubular columns with deconstructable splice joint using a finite element software ANSYS and study their structural behavior. This paper includes a parametric study on the effect of axial loading by varying splice length and thickness, bolt diameter and pattern of square and circular cross sections of steel tubular columns with deconstructable splice joints. Bending moment rotation curves were obtained from cyclic load testing for square and circular cross sections
Molecular Quantum Circuit Design: A Graph-Based Approach
Authors: Kottmann Jakob S.
Published: August 2023

Science is rich in abstract concepts that capture complex processes in astonishingly simple ways. A prominent example is the reduction of molecules to simple graphs. This work introduces a design principle for parametrized quantum circuits based on chemical graphs, providing a way forward in three major obstacles in quantum circuit design for molecular systems: Operator ordering, parameter initialization and initial state preparation. It allows physical interpretation of each individual component and provides an heuristic to qualitatively estimate the difficulty of preparing ground states for individual instances of molecules.
Kemiskinan Kultural Kemiskinan Kultural Masyarakat Nelayan di Desa Panipahan Kecamatan Pasir Limau Kapas
Authors: Muttaqin Alfin , Ismail Ismail
Published: August 2023

This study aims to examine the poverty among fisherfolk in Panipahan Village, Pasir Limau Kapas Sub-district. The research method used is qualitative with data collection techniques through interviews and observations. The findings indicate that the cultural poverty experienced by the fisherfolk in Panipahan Village is attributed to a set of cultural norms and lifestyle patterns that have become ingrained in their mindset and worldview. The fisherfolk tend to perceive their income from fishing as only sufficient to meet their daily needs, leading them to be reluctant to save or invest their earnings for future ventures. This way of life is then passed down from generation to generation. The study concludes that the poverty experienced by the fisherfolk is a result of a culture, mindset, and impoverished way of life that are inherited and shape their approach to daily living and economic opportunities.

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Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengkaji tentang kemiskinan pada masyarakat nelayan di Desa Panipahan, Kecamatan Pasir Limau Kapas. Metode yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah metode kualitatif dengan teknik pengumpulan data berupa wawacara dan observasi. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa kemiskinan kultural yang dialami oleh masyarakat nelayan di Desa Panipahan disebabkan oleh seperangkat budaya dan pola kehidupan yang telah menjadi bagian dari pola pikir dan pandangan hidup mereka. Masyarakat nelayan di Desa Panipahan cenderung beranggapan bahwa pendapatan dari hasil tangkapan laut hanya mencukupi untuk memenuhi kebutuhan harian, sehingga mereka enggan menabung atau menginvestasikan penghasilan mereka untuk membuka usaha lain sebagai persiapan untuk masa depan. Pola kehidupan semacam ini kemudian diturunkan dari generasi ke generasi. Penelitian ini menyimpulkan bahwa kemiskinan yang dialami masyarakat nelayan merupakan hasil dari budaya, pola pikir, dan kebiasaan hidup miskin yang diwariskan secara turun-temurun kepada anak cucu mereka. Hal ini membentuk pendekatan hidup dan kesempatan ekonomi yang mereka pilih dalam kehidupan sehari-hari.
MENINGKATKAN HASIL BAWANG MERAH VARIETAS LEMBAH PALU (Allium wageki Araki.) DENGAN POC
Authors: Yoga S Dimas , Mahfudz Mahfudz , Maemunah Maemunah
Published: August 2023

Tujuan penelitian in yaitu mendapatkan konsentrasi yang sesuai untuk pertumbuhan tanaman bawang merah Lembah Palu, Mendapatkan konsentrasi yang sesuai untuk hasil tanaman bawang merah Lembah Palu. Penelitian dilaksanakan di Kebun Akademik Fakultas Pertanian Universitas Tadulako. Waktu Penelitian dimulai dari bulan Juli sampai September 2021. Penelitian ini dilakukan menggunakan Rancangan Acak Kelompok satu faktor konsentrasi POC NASA terdiri dari 7 taraf yaitu kontrol, 5 mL, 10 ml, 15 mL, 20 mL, 25 mL, 30 mL. Konsentrasi POC NASA diberikan pada tanaman bawang merah Lembah Palu pengaruhnya tidak nyata terhadap pertumbuhan, sedangkan terhadap hasil tanaman nyata pada berat tanaman dan umbi. Terdapat kecenderungan konsentrasi 15 ml pengaruhnya lebih baik terhadap pertumbahan dan hasil tanaman dibandingkan dengan konsentrasi yang lainnya yang dicobakan.
KEPADATAN POPULASI DAN INTESITAS SERANGAN ( SPODOPTERA FRUGIPERDA J.E.SMITH) (LEPIDOPTERA : NOCTUIDAE) PADA PERTANAMAN JAGUNG (ZEA MAYS L.) DI DESA LABUAN PANIMBA KABUPATEN DONGGALA
Authors: Hartina Siti , Toana Moh Hibban
Published: August 2023

Spodoptera frugiperda merupakan  hama baru keberdaaannya pada pertanaman jagung di wilayah Sulawesi Tengah. Hama ini mulai dilaporkan keberadaannya di Sulawesi Tengah, pada tahun 2019, yang tersebar di Kabupaten Donggala. Tujuan penelitian Memberikan informasi tentang kepadatan populasi dan intensitas serangan larva Spodoptera frugiperda. di desa Labuan Panimba Kabupaten Donggala agar dapat dilakukan pengendalian sejak dini.  Metode yang di gunakan adalah Survei. Analisis data Penelitian kepadatan populasi dan intensitas serangan dianalisis menggunakan  analisis deskritif  kemudian  data yang diuji  menggunakan  program  statistik secara komputerisasi excel. Dilaksanakan dilokasi pertanaman jagung petani  di Desa Labuan  panimba, Kabupaten Donggala dari bulan april  sampai dengan juni 2021. Pengamatan Kepadatan Populasi dan intensitas serangan Spodoptera frugiverda. dilakukan pada setiap plot, setiap sub plot diambil hama dan dihitung jumlah daun yang rusak.  sebanyak 25 tanaman jagung (5 sub  plot x 5 tanaman) .hasil  penelitian  menunjukkan bahwa  kepadatan populasi (6,48 %)  dan intensitas serangan (46,19 %)  paling tinggi berada dilokasi  Jalan Sajuma.
HASIL TANAMAN BAWANG MERAH VARIETAS LEMBAH PALU (Allium wageki Araki.) DENGAN BERBAGAI KONSENTRASI NUTRISI AB-mix
Authors: Mas’ud Hidayati
Published: August 2023

Bawang merah varietas lembah Palu merupakan salah satu komoditas hortikultura yang dapat dijadikan bahan baku utama bagi industri bawang goreng lokal. Penerapan teknologi hidroponik dengan nutrisi AB-mix merupakan larutan hara yang homogen dan -dapat dijadikan nutrisi bagi kebutuhan tanaman. Penelitian bertujuan untuk mengetahui hasil tanaman bawang merah lembah Palu pada berbagai konsentrasi nutrisi AB-mix. Penelitian dilaksanakan di green house Fakultas Pertanian Universitas Tadulako. Data pengamatan menggunakan Rancangan Acak Kelompok yang terdiri dari 7 taraf konsentrasi nutrisi AB-mix yaitu : 1). tanpa AB-mix (kontrol) 2). AB-mix (400 – 1600) ppm ; 3). AB-mix (500 – 1700) ppm ; 4). AB-mix (600 – 1800) ppm ; 5). AB-mix (700 – 1900) ppm ; 6). AB-mix (800 – 2000) ppm ; 7). AB-mix (900 – 2100) ppm dan 8). AB-mix (1000 – 2200) ppm. Data pengamatan menggunakan analisis keragaman (Uji F 5%), apabila signifikan maka dilanjutkan dengan uji Beda Nyata Jujur (BNJ 5%). Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa aplikasi nutrisi AB-mix pada berbagai konsentrasi menghasilkan pengaruh signifikan dibanding tanpa aplikasi (kontrol) terhadap hasil bawang merah varietas lembah Palu.
ANALISIS PENDAPATAN USAHA GULA AREN DI DESA ONCONE RAYA KECAMATAN TINOMBO SELATAN KABUPATEN PARIGI MOUTONG
Authors: Jefri Moh. , Kassa Saharia , Khatima Husnul
Published: August 2023

Usaha gula aren merupakan kegiatan yang dilakukan oleh pengrajin gula aren mulai dari persiapan sampai dengan proses produksi, dimana hasil penjualan produksi di peruntukan memenuhi kebutuhan hidup. Tujuan penelitian ini untuk mengetahui; Besarnya pendapatan usaha gula aren di Desa Oncone Raya Kecamatan Tinombo Selatan Kabupaten Parigi Moutong. Penelitian ini dilaksanakan di Desa Oncone Raya Kecamatan Tinombo Selatan  Kabupaten Parigi Moutong pada Bulan Desember 2021. Penentuan responden pada penelitian ini dilakukan dengan metode sensus. Dengan jumlah responden 40 orang, dari populasi pengrajin gula aren sebanyak 40 orang ; Metode sensus yaitu semua individu yang ada dalam anggota populasi diambil sebagai responden, jika jumlah populasi kurang dari 100 orang maka jumlah sampel yang diambil secara keseluruhan, tetapi jika anggota populasinya lebih besar dari 100 orang maka diambil 10-15% atau 20-25%. dimana yang dijadikan populasi dalam penelitian ini adalah pengrajin gula aren. Alat analisis yang digunakan adalah Analisis Pendapatan (π = TR – TC). Hasil penelitian menunjukan bahwa pendapatan rata-rata yang diperoleh responden pengrajin gula aren dalam satu bulan di Desa Oncone Raya Kecamatan Tinombo Selatan Kabupaten Parigi Moutong sebesar Rp. 2.257.876/bulan.
KARAKTERISTIK MORFOLOGI DAN FISIOLOGI PADI GOGO (Oryza Sativa. L ) LOKAL KULTIVAR UVA PADA KONDISI TINGKAT KELENGASAN TANAH YANG BERBEDA
Authors: Soemantri Aditya , Ete Andi
Published: August 2023

Padi gogo merupakan salah satu tanaman padi yang dapat ditanam pada lahan kering. Lahan kering mempunyai ketersediaan air yang sedikit sehingga padi gogo yang ditanam di lahan kering harus mempunyai sifat toleran terhadap kekeringan,Perubahan karakter morfologi dan fisiologi merupakan salah satu indikator yang dapat menunjukan toleransi terhadap kekeringan. Karakter morfologi merupakan bentuk dan susunan tubuh tumbuhan yang ditampakan dalam menghadapi cekaman. Karakter fisiologis merupakan semua aktifitas yang terjadi didalam tubuh tumbuhan antara lain terhadap cekaman kekeringan. Kekeringan merupakan salah satu pembatas utama dalam produksi padi  karena dapat menurun jumlah gabah isi. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengkaji karakter dan morfologi tanaman padi gogo lokar kultivar uva pada tingkat kelengasan tanah berbeda. Penelitian ini dilaksanakan di Green House, Fakultas pertanian Universitas Tadulako, Palu. Mulai September 2018 Sampai Januari 2019. Penelitian ini menggunakan Rancangan Acak Lengkap (RAL) satu factor yaitu kondisi kapasitas lapang (KL) yang terdiri atas 4 taraf perlakuan yaitu kapasitas lapang (C0) (sebagai control), 85% kapasitas lapang (C1), 70% kapasitas lapang (C2), 55% kapasitas lapang (C3). Setiap perlakuan di ulang sebanyak 6 kali, sehingga terdapat 24 unit percobaan. Setiap unit percobaan di wakili 1 ember dan setiap ember terdapat 2 tanaman, dengan demikian seluruhnya 48 tanaman. Berdasarkan hasil penilitian dapat disimpulkan bahwa pada 55% tingkat kelengasan tanah mengakibatkan penurunan terhadap tinggi tanaman pada umur 10 MSP, jumlah anakan pada umur 12 MSP, persentase gabah berisi/bernas, persentase gabah hampa, kandungan air nisbi daun, dan kandungan klorofil daun padi gogo lokal lultivar Uva.
UJI EFEKTIFITAS JAMUR Beauveria bassiana TERHADAP PUPA Conopomorpha cramerella Snellen (Lepidoptera: Gracillariidae) DI LABORATORIUM
Authors: Hardiansyah Muhammad , Anshary Alam , Nasir Burhanuddin
Published: August 2023

Cendawan B. bassiana merupakan salah satu cendawan entomopatogen yang sangat potensial dimanfaatkan untuk pengendalian beberapa hama termaksud penggerek buah kakao atau PBK (Conopomorpha cramerella) yang merupakan salah satu hama utama dari kakao (Theobroma cacao). Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui pengaruh kerapatan konidia cendawan entomopatogen        B. bassiana. terhadap mortalitas pupa PBK (C. cramerella) dan gejala yang terjadi pada pupa                 C. cramerella setelah terinfeksi B. bassiana. Penelitian ini dilaksanakan di Laboratorium Hama dan Penyakit Tanaman, Fakultas Pertanian, Universitas Tadulako, pada bulan agustus sampai dengan november 2020. Penelitian ini menggunakan Rancangan Acak Lengkap (RAL), yang terdiri dari 5 perlakuan dan 1 kontrol yang diulang sebanyak 3 kali. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa tingkat kerapatan 103, 106, 109 dan 1012 yang sangat berpengaruh dalam efektivitas mortalitas pupa PBK (C. cramerella) adalah 103. Sedangkan gejala yang terjadi pada pupa PBK (C. cramerella) setelah terinfeksi cendawan B.bassiana hari ke enam terlihat menghitam dan kaku.