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Efficient privacy preserving communication protocol for IOT applications
Authors: Kumar Boddupalli Anvesh , Bapuji V
Published: January 2024

The proliferation of Internet of Things (IoT) devices has led to an unprecedented increase in data generation and communication, raising concerns about the security and privacy of transmitted information. This paper presents a novel Message Authentication Protocol (MAP) specifically designed for IoT devices, addressing the dual challenges of ensuring data integrity and preserving user privacy. The proposed protocol employs advanced cryptographic techniques to authenticate messages securely while incorporating privacy-preserving mechanisms to safeguard sensitive user information.The protocol utilizes a hybrid approach, combining symmetric and asymmetric cryptographic primitives to achieve efficient and robust message authentication. Symmetric key algorithms are employed for fast and lightweight authentication, ensuring minimal computational overhead for resource-constrained IoT devices. Additionally, asymmetric key techniques are integrated to facilitate secure key exchange and protect against key compromise.Privacy preservation is a paramount concern in IoT ecosystems, where devices often handle sensitive data. The protocol incorporates anonymization and differential privacy techniques to conceal the identity of users and the specific content of transmitted messages. This ensures that even if an adversary intercepts communication, extracting meaningful information about the users or their data remains a formidable challenge.To evaluate the effectiveness of the proposed protocol, we conducted comprehensive simulations and real-world experiments. The results demonstrate that the protocol achieves a balance between security, efficiency, and privacy preservation. It outperforms existing solutions in terms of computational efficiency and provides a robust defence against various common attacks, such as replay attacks and message tampering.In conclusion, the presented Secure and Efficient Message Authentication Protocol for IoT Devices with Privacy Preservation offers a viable solution to the evolving security and privacy challenges in IoT environments. By leveraging cryptographic techniques and privacy-preserving mechanisms, the protocol provides a strong foundation for safeguarding sensitive information while ensuring the integrity of communication in the vast and interconnected landscape of IoT devices.
Tumor-Related Factors Affecting the Success of Interventional Bronchoscopy in Malignant Airway Obstructions
Authors: Uzel Şener Melahat , Öztürk Ayperi , Öztürk Ergür Figen , Yılmaz Aydın
Published: January 2024

Background: It is difficult to select patients who will benefit from endobronchial treatment (ET) in malignant central airway obstruction (MCAO). We aimed to determine the tumor-related factors that affect the success of MCAO treatment. Methods: ETs for MCAO between March 2019 and June 2021 were analyzed retrospectively. The relationships between the success of the procedure and the percentage of endoluminal obstruction, tumor size, and type of lesion were evaluated. Results: Totally, 220 ETs were administered to 205 patients. Treatment was significantly more successful for the patients with pure endobronchial lesions than those with mixed lesions. The success rate was significantly lower when the tumor size was greater than 54.5 mm and the degree of endoluminal stenosis exceeded 92%; the area under the curve was 0.734 (0.625–0.842; P=0.001) and 0.733 (0.597– 0.870; P=0.001), respectively. There was no difference in the procedural success between lung cancer and extrathoracic malignancies and tumor treatment before the procedure. Conclusion: Mixed lesions, tumor size over 54.5 mm, and a degree of stenosis over 92% are risk factors for unsuccessful endoluminal obstruction procedures. These parameters should be considered when selecting patients for ET interventions.
Impact of Alcohol Consumption on Multiple Sclerosis Using Model-based Standardization and Misclassification Adjustment Via Probabilistic Bias Analysis
Authors: Malekifar Pooneh , Nedjat Saharnaz , Abdollahpour Ibrahim , Nazemipour Maryam , Malekifar Saeed , Mansournia Mohammad Ali
Published: January 2024

Background: The etiology of multiple sclerosis (MS) is still not well-demonstrated, and assessment of some risk factors like alcohol consumption has problems like confounding and measurement bias. To determine the causal effect of alcohol consumption on MS after adjusting for alcohol consumption misclassification bias and confounders. Methods: In a population-based incident case-control study, 547 patients with MS and 1057 healthy people were recruited. A minimally sufficient adjustment set of confounders was derived using the causal directed acyclic graph. The probabilistic bias analysis method (PBAM) using beta, logit-logistic, and triangular probability distributions for sensitivity/specificity to adjust for misclassification bias in self-reporting alcohol consumption and model-based standardization (MBS) to estimate the causal effect of alcohol consumption were used. Population attributable fraction (PAF) estimates with 95% Monte Carlo sensitivity analysis (MCSA) intervals were calculated using PBAM and MBS analysis. Bootstrap was used to deal with random errors. Results: The adjusted risk ratio (95% MCSA interval) from the probabilistic bias analysis and MBS between alcohol consumption and MS using the three distribution was in the range of 1.93 (1.07 to 4.07) to 2.02 (1.15 to 4.69). The risk difference (RD) in all three scenarios was 0.0001 (0.0000 to 0.0005) and PAF was in the range of 0.15 (0.010 to 0.50) to 0.17 (0.001 to 0.47). Conclusion: After adjusting for measurement bias, confounding, and random error alcohol consumption had a positive causal effect on the incidence of MS.
Evaluating the Role of a Radiologist in the Firearm Injuries: A Case Series of Important Medico-legal and Health Prospects
Authors: Sharma Vikash , Sharma Rajaram , Kast Sunil , Tiwari Tapendra , Goyal Saurabh , Kritika Kritika , Chugh Sunil
Published: January 2024

Background: In the emergency department, many cases present with a bullet injury. Bullet injury accidents are highly sensitive cases due to the medico-legal aspect and political issues. Gunshot injuries have increased in the past few years because of the easy availability of guns and firearms. Young male adults are more involved in criminal activity and suicides. Gunshot injuries are high-energy injuries that lead to extensive soft tissue damage and bone fractures. Materials and Methods: This retrospective descriptive study was performed on eight patients with gunshot injuries between January 2021 and December 31, 2021. After initial first aid, patients underwent an X-ray and computed tomography for further assessment of soft tissue damage, surgical planning, and forensics. SPSS software was used to analyze the collected data and generate descriptive statistics, and the data were plotted in tabular format. Results: In this article, we discussed the imaging investigation modalities primarily used for firearm injury elaborated on the tissue damage due to firearms and secondary complications. Of eight patients, 87% had single bullet injuries, while 13% had shotgun injuries. In addition, 62% had head and neck injuries, whereas 38% had chest and abdomen injuries. Conclusion: There are many cases presented in the emergency department with firearm injuries. Radiological investigations are always essential for management or surgical planning to rule out the visceral damage and medico-legal aspects. For an accurate diagnosis, a radiologist must know about the essentials of firearm injuries.
The Effect of a Low Dose of Vitamin C in Patients With COVID-19: A Double-Blind Randomized Controlled Trial
Authors: Mousaviasl Sajedeh , Sayar Sara , Radmanesh Esmat , Pahlavanzade Bagher , Esmaeilian Hani , Ebrahimzadeh Mona , Tabahfar Raha , khalili Maryam , Borzoo Tara , Jelvay Saeed , Bitaraf Saeid , Naghashpour Mahshid , Mobarak Sara
Published: January 2024

Background: Vitamin C is a micronutrient with anti-inflammatory and free radical scavenging properties that can strengthen the body’s immune system. In this study, it was attempted to assess the clinical efficiency of oral vitamin C in treating COVID-19. Materials and Methods: This double-blind randomized clinical trial was conducted on 401 patients hospitalized in Taleghani hospital, Abadan, over 18 years of age and with confirmed COVID-19 infection, from November 2020 to May 2021. The patients were randomly assigned to intervention groups (201 people, two tablets per day, each containing 500 mg of vitamin C) and the control group (200 people, placebo, containing starch received for five days). Improvements in clinical symptoms, death from baseline to the 28-day follow-up after the intervention, hospital length of stay, and laboratory values of C-reactive protein (CRP) were some of the considered outcome variables. Results: No significant difference was observed between the two groups in terms of the daily improvement of clinical symptoms and the odds of healing from each symptom increased by about 48-50%. The difference in the length of hospital stay between the two groups was close to significant (P=0.051). There was no significant difference in mortality between the two groups (P=0.8). There was no difference between the two groups in the laboratory parameters, except for alkaline phosphatase (P=0.03). Conclusion: Vitamin C had no significant effect on improving patients’ clinical symptoms such as fatigue, fever, cough, and shortness of breath.
The Prevalence of Pulmonary Hypertension in Beta-Thalassemia Patients in Hormozgan Province: A Cross-sectional Study
Authors: Ghareghani Atefeh , Pirdadi Sedighe , Nikparvar Marzieh , Rafati Shideh , Bagheri Hanie , Ersi Mohammad Hamed
Published: January 2024

Background: Pulmonary hypertension (PH) is associated with an increased risk of cardiac failure among asymptomatic patients with beta-thalassemia. This study aimed to determine the prevalence of PH and associated risk factors in patients with beta-thalassemia major (TM) and beta-thalassemia intermedia (TI) in Hormozgan province, Iran. Materials and Methods: Eighty-nine patients, including 65 TM and 24 TI, were enrolled in this cross-sectional study. The data regarding the gender, age, history of splenectomy, and type of chelating therapy were collected, and then hematocrit, hemoglobin (Hb), and serum ferritin levels were determined. Doppler echocardiography was performed for patients, and tricuspid regurgitation jet velocity (TRV)≥2.5 m/s was used to screen PH. Eventually, the data were analyzed using SPSS. Results: The prevalence of TRV≥2.5 m/s was 21.3% in all patients, indicating that it was not significantly different between patients with TM (21.8%) and TI (20.8%). There was a significant association between the prevalence of PH and the male gender. Based on the results, TRV≥2.5 m/s was observed in both children and adults. No significant association was detected between Hb, serum ferritin levels, and splenectomy with PH prevalence. Conclusion: The findings revealed that PH is common in both children and adult patients with TM and TI in our population and should be considered to choose the optimal treatment of patients with TM and TI.
Effect of Albendazole on Tau and Stathmin Expression in Metastatic Breast Cancer
Authors: Javdan Sepideh , Rezvani Sichani Ziba , Rezvani Sichani Adel , Nayeri Hashem
Published: January 2024

Background: Cancer metastasis is the leading cause of death among cancer patients, but there are numerous treatment options available, including drugs such as albendazole (ABZ) and complementary therapies such as cannabis-based medicines, making them important targets for therapeutic interventions. The present study aimed to assess the impact of ABZ on the protein expression of Tau and Stathmin, as well as cell migration, in patients with metastatic breast cancer (BC), where these proteins play critical roles. Materials and Methods: MCF-7 and MDA-MB-231 cell lines were split into a treatment group that received varying concentrations of a standardized extract of ABZ for 48 hours and a control group that received no treatment in this study. The relative gene expression was measured using a quantitative reverse transcription-real-time polymerase chain reaction assay and the ΔΔct method. A migration assay was also performed to assess cancer metastasis. Results: Tau and Stathmin gene expression and cell migration were significantly decreased compared to the control group. Conclusion: The results of the study demonstrated that ABZ reduced both Tau and Stathmin gene expression, as well as cancer metastasis. Nonetheless, evidence suggests that we can use ABZ as an anti-tumor drug for BC treatment.
An Investigation of the Risk Factors of Osteoporosis and the Correlation between Drug Consumption and Osteoporosis: Results of the Fasa PERSIAN Cohort Stud
Authors: Karimi Shahnaz , Hayati Marjan , Kazemi Maryam , Rustaee Sanaz , Dehghan Azizallah , Bijani Mostafa
Published: January 2024

Background: Osteoporosis, as the most common bone-related disease, causes massive irrecoverable consequences for the health level and life quality of people, especially at advanced ages. The present research aimed to evaluate the prevalence and risk factors of osteoporosis and the correlation between drug consumption and osteoporosis. The present study is a cross-sectional study and is the first stage in the longitudinal Fasa branch of the PERSIAN cohort study. Materials and Methods: The subjects of the present cross-sectional-descriptive study consisted of all cohort populations of Fasa University of Medical Sciences (n=10123) who were chosen through census sampling. The data were collected through a demographic data form and medication checklist, and SPSS-22 was used to analyze the data. Results: Among a total population of 10133, 994 had osteoporosis, of which 880 were women and 114 were men, which was statistically significant (P<0.05). The overall prevalence rate of osteoporosis was estimated to be 9.8%, and the mean age of people with osteoporosis was 56 years. The results demonstrated significant positive correlations among osteoporosis and age, gender, marital status, education, smoking, physical activity, alcohol use, hypertension, diabetes mellitus, fatty liver, and glucocorticoid steroid drugs (P<0.05). Conclusion: Identifying factors related to osteoporosis can be effective in adopting health promotion programs at all healthcare and prevention levels. Thus, the use of some drugs, such as corticosteroids, as an alarm and risk factor should be taken into consideration by specialists when adopting healthcare plans.
The relationship between parental awareness and self-efficacy with defecation control skills in Iranian toddlers
Authors: Janat Alipour Zahra , Mahmoudian Amaneh , Larijani Fatemeh , Fotokian Zahra , Navabi Nasrin , Mohammadkhah Fatemeh
Published: January 2024

Background and aims: Toddlerhood is an important period of a child’s development to master the functioning of the bowel and bladder sphincters. In this regard, the present study aimed to determine the relationship between parental awareness, self-efficacy, and defecation control skills in Iranian toddlers. Methods: The present study was descriptive cross-sectional research. The questionnaires on Demographic information of children and parents, parental awareness and self-efficacy, and defecation control skills were completed by 72 mothers of children aged 18-24 months old in the city of Ramsar. The data were analyzed using SPSS 18, descriptive tests of mean and standard deviation, analytical tests of analysis of variance, independent t-test, and Pearson’s correlation coefficient. Results: The results showed that the awareness and self-efficacy level was at a medium level of 17.70±2.9230.54±7.15, and their children’s defecation control skill was at a high level8.88±2.91 respectively. Also, there was a positive significant relationship between parental awareness (r=0.19, P=0.02) and self-efficacy (r=0.20, P=0.01) with defecation control skills. There was a significant relationship between the mother’s occupation (P=0.04), the father’s age (P=0.04), and parental self-efficacy (P=0.04). In addition, a significant relationship was found between the child’s age (P=0.03) and the mother’s age (P=0.01) with the child’s defecation control skill. Conclusion: Promoting awareness and self-efficacy in training defecation control skills is a necessity for parents, and the policymakers should include the integrated care of children in the educational programs of the Ministry of Health so that it is included in the agenda of routine care of health centers in the country.
Effect of text messages online education for premenstrual syndrome symptoms using media-based support in Iranian Students
Authors: Davarei Parisa , Khani Jeihooni Ali , Ziapour Arash , Chaboksavar Fakhreddin , Nasiri Mahboobeh , Ghanbarnia Azadeh , Azami Aysa , Atashpoosh Abolfazl , Mohammadkhah Fatemeh
Published: January 2024

Background and aims: One of the most common complaints of women is premenstrual syndrome (PMS). This study aimed to determine the effect of text messages online Education on PMS using Media-based Support. Methods: The present research was an interventional quasi-experimental study from May 2021 to August 2021 in all female students in Ramsar city, Iran. Sixty-eight cases were selected and divided into two groups (the intervention and control groups). Demographic characteristics questionnaire and Premenstrual Symptoms Questionnaire (PSQ) were used. Each case in the experimental group received text messages for three menstrual cycles. PMS symptoms were compared before and after the intervention in two groups. The data were analyzed using SPSS software (version 16), independent t-test, paired t-test, and covariance analysis (P=0.005). Results: The participants were 18-25 years old and were studying for a bachelor’s degree. Before the intervention, the mean of the PMS score was (11.25±10.05) in the Intervention group and (31.38±14.31) in the Control group (P=0.041). After the intervention, the mean PMS scores in the Intervention and Control groups were (21.85±8.25) and (33.26±14.45) (P=0.001). In the intervention group, psychological and physical symptoms were statistically significant before (25.11±10.05) and after the intervention (21.85±8.25) (P=0.007). Conclusion: The study results showed that media-based support is an efficient and effective method in reducing premenstrual symptoms, which can be used in related interventions as an effective, easy, and low-cost method.
Futility of Artificial Intelligence in Creative Writing
Authors: Alhat Swapnil Satish , Patil Rajani
Published: January 2024

In the age of 21st century where technology has become an integral part of human life. We are constantly in touch with technology and most of our work is done by the machine, be it booking a railway ticket using internet or depositing or withdrawing money from our bank account. In fact, our life has become very easier due to the emerging technology rather we rarely get bored in times of short reels. But will the same technology help us writing better novels, short stories or poems because creative writing is totally different that booking a railway ticket online or ordering your food online. How will the Artificial Intelligence impact the creative writing that will be the focus of the researcher in this paper.
Relocating Oneself Beyond Barriers
Authors: Sumithra Devi S
Published: January 2024

South-Asian diasporic authors write out of their specific cultural, individual and collective needs that relate to their experiences of racism, ethnic discrimination and sexism in the new space. The task at hand is to re-structure and re-constitute alien paradigms to suit the spaces inhabited by the immigrant. Immigrant writing involves a powerful “presencing” of source and host cultures. There are indeed variations within the immigrant groups in terms of the degree of retention of ethnic cultural values, the behavioural patterns and the degree of accommodation arrived at with the demands of the host culture. These various facets of immigrant experience, that are thrown into focus as a result of cross-cultural encounter, point to the shared experiences of the immigrant communities, which constitute the ethos of the diaspora. Diaspora is an important conceptual tool because it highlights the multiple standpoints borne of migration and displacement. It illuminates an ambivalent politics of positioning and being positioned, of identification and being identified.In her debut collection of short stories Interpreter of Maladies, also called, “stories of Bengal, Boston and Beyond”, Jhumpa Lahiri probes deeply into the maladies of cultural dislocation and the consequential emotional trauma. This paper analyses four short stories titled “A Temporary Matter”, “The Third and Final Continent”, “Mrs. Sen’s” and “Interpreter of Maladies” in the anthology and attempts to trace how the immigrants who vacillate between two cultures overcome the identity crisis they face.
Application of Pelton Turbine in Pico Hydro Renewable Energy System at Sinar Negeri, Negeri Sakti Village
Authors: Ibrahim Fauzi , Yonanda Ahmad , Nugraha Nurcahya
Published: January 2024

Some residents of Sinar Negeri Hamlet use the nearby spring as a place to raise freshwater fish. Residents have solely utilized this spring for everyday needs up until now, and it serves as the primary water source for fish ponds. Since technology would increase residents' productivity, they are excited about the chance to employ it in Sinar Negeri hamlet. Farmers also complain that there is no lighting surrounding the cultivation ponds, which makes it challenging for fish farmers to move around and perform their duties at night. Alternative small-scale power plants known as pico hydropower plants can be used in rural locations with rivers that continuously discharge water and a relatively modest waterfall to power a turbine that generates electricity. The spring has a head of 0.75 meters and a flow rate of 0,002 m3/s. Natural resource potential can be used to generate an environmentally friendly small-scale power plant using alternative energy. Through the use of turbine technology, potential energy from the water head and flow rate is converted into electrical energy produced by a generator with an approximate output of 8,79 watts.
The Impact of Self-compassion on Depression and Subjective Happiness in Undergraduate Counseling Majors: A Comparison with Other Majors
Authors:   THE KOREAN SOCIETY OF EDUCATIONAL THERAPY, Kim Wan-Soo , Kim Kyoung-Mi
Published: January 2024

This study aims to examine how self-compassion affects depression, subjective happiness and whether counseling majors differ from students in other majors in the effects of self-compassion on depression and subjective happiness. For the analysis, 148 students majoring in counseling, 187 students majoring in other majors at four-year universities in Busan and Jeolla Province were surveyed on depression, subjective happiness, self-compassion. Descriptive statistics, correlations, t-tests, hierarchical regressions were performed. First, the results showed that higher self-compassion was associated with lower depression and higher subjective happiness in college students. Second, the effects of self-kindness and over-identification on depression were significantly higher for counseling majors than for undergraduates in other majors. Third, the impact of self-judgment and over-identification on subjective happiness was significantly higher for counseling majors than for non-counseling majors. Based on these findings, the importance of self-compassion and ways to improve it for the mental health of counseling majors were discussed.
Effectiveness of Dance Movement Therapy: A Meta-analysis
Authors:   THE KOREAN SOCIETY OF EDUCATIONAL THERAPY, Kwak Mi-Suk , Choi Hyun-Ju
Published: January 2024

This study conducted a meta-analysis to assess the effectiveness of dance movement therapy programs in South Korea. We selected 58 studies from 2005 to January 2022 that met specific criteria, such as degree theses and pre-post experimental design. The overall effect size, calculated using a random-effects model, was found to be substantial at 1.43. We found that the programs targeting males and older adults had the highest effect size, those explicitly incorporating a theoretical approach showed better results, and there were no significant differences based on dependent variables. Additionally, programs with 16 to 20 participants, 10 to 14 sessions, and session durations of 60 to 90 minutes demonstrated the most significant effect sizes. This research provides valuable insights into the development and operation of dance movement therapy programs in South Korea.
The Experience of Changing Interpersonal Stress among Married Female Office Workers Who Participated in the Self-awareness Promotion Program
Authors:   THE KOREAN SOCIETY OF EDUCATIONAL THERAPY, Lee Kwang-Hee , Kim Yong-soo
Published: January 2024

In this study, eight sessions of self-awareness promotion programs and one follow-up session were provided to six married female office workers in Chungcheongnam-do. One-on-one, in-depth interviews about their experiences were conducted with program participants. The interviews were analyzed based on Giorgi (2004) 's research and analysis method based on phenomenology. From the analysis, seven themes were emerged including “interpersonal stress”. “interpersonal stress” and “vicious cycle” mutually affect each other, leading to “short encounters like an oasis.” Through the “short encounters like an oasis,” “self-awareness experience” could occur, and “self-awareness experience” directly affects “mind and body relaxation.” “new me, a different-looking world,” and “daily life changed by self-awareness” In addition, the above three themes were directly affected by the “self-awareness experience.” The interaction among the three themes was identified as the structure of experiences that directly affect “daily life changed by self-awareness.” Further discussion based on the findings was stated.
Pembuatan dan Pengujian Turbin Angin Savonius Tipe-U 4 Sudu Sumbu Vertikal
Authors: Gomes Shahrul Nuno
Published: January 2024

Penelitian ini berfokus pada perancangan, fabrikasi, dan pengujian turbin angin Savonius sumbu vertikal berjumlah 4 sudu  dengan tipe sudu berbentuk U . Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah untuk mengevaluasi kinerja dan efisiensi turbin pada berbagai kondisi angin. Desain turbin melibatkan pemanfaatan konfigurasi sumbu vertikal, yang memungkinkan kesederhanaan dalam konstruksi, kemudahan dalam perawatan, dan kemampuan beradaptasi terhadap perubahan arah angin. Konfigurasi sudu turbin berbentuk U meningkatkan pembangkitan torsi, yang mengarah ke keluaran daya yang lebih baik. Untuk membuat turbin diperlukan bahan dan komponen yang tepat, dan proses pembuatannya dilakukan dengan teliti agar turbin memiliki kinerja yang baik. Dimensi dan ukuran  turbin ditentukan dengan diameter 0,3 meter dan tinggi 0,5 meter. Serangkaian percobaan dilakukan untuk mengevaluasi kinerja turbin di bawah kecepatan angin yang berbeda. Output daya generator, putaran turbin, dan torsi yang dihasilkan oleh turbin diukur dan dianalisis. Dari pengujian yang dilakukan pada kecepatan angin maksimal sebesar 10 m/s menghasilkan putaran turbin sebesar 296 rpm dan daya generator sebesar 20,3 Watt, koefisien daya sebesar 0,0311 dengan nilai TSR 0,464, serta efisiensi sistem sebesar 7,25%.
The impact of parents' parenting style on children's maladjustment to school
Authors:   The Correction Welfare Society of Korea, Yu Jin-Hui
Published: January 2024

This study is a case study in which a mother requested counseling for her child who was struggling with school maladjustment and intervened. The families who participated in this study were parents and children, and counseling was conducted 20 times from August to December 2022. In this study, the matrix method was used to analyze the notes recorded during counseling and the contents of 20 counseling sessions. As a result of the analysis, the factor affecting difficulties in school maladjustment was found to be parents' negative parenting style. The counselor intervened to improve family relationships by suggesting new child-rearing methods to the parents. Based on these counselor intervention methods, practical implications and suggestions for follow-up research were made to alleviate children's school maladaptive problem behavior and lead to changes in family relationships.
12th Future Technology Conference
Authors: CHEN ZHUOHAO
Published: January 2024

The 12th Future Technology Conference (FTC), under the theme ‘Challenge and Change’, is to be held at Millennium Mayfair Hotel. FTC has a reputation as one of the leading international scientific conferences in the field of Science and Technology. The conference brings together researchers and clinicians, providing a showcase and forum for discussion and collegial debate about the most current and innovative research and clinical practices. Throughout the history of FTC, the primary aim has been to bridge the gap between research and clinical practice.The conference seeks to promote research that informs management, with interventions that are supported by sound theory and which inform future research. In 2018, the goal is to encourage discussion and debate that will challenge and enhance our perspectives and understanding of research; the nature of stuttering and / or cluttering; and management across the ages. Topics New perspectives on UK Science and Technology development New perspectives on the management of innvonation New perspectives on the funding of innvonation Issues, variables, and controversies in assessment and outcome Supporting the next generation of clinicians and researchers Evidence in practice Neurological foundations The conference will enable delegates to: Present and learn from the latest research developments and findings Explore issues relating to the nature of stuttering and / or cluttering and its treatment Develop knowledge and clinical skills for working with children and adults who stutter and / or clutter Advance research in the field of Science and Technology Consider ways to integrate research into clinical practice Support and encourage new researchers in the field Develop collaborations with researchers working in new idea Provide informal opportunities to meet and discuss ideas with leading experts in the field in a friendly environment
医药计算机教改论文荟萃
Authors:   Jiangxi University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, China., ZHANG XINYOU ,   Central South University, China., YANG CHANGXING
Published: January 2024

In order to further deepen the teaching reform and research of basic computer courses for medical majors, comprehensively improve the teaching quality of basic computer courses for medical majors, cultivate innovative medical talents, promote the improvement of basic computer education teaching levels in medical universities, and promote domestic The further development of medical computer basic education is sponsored by the Medical Professional Committee of the National Computer Basic Education Research Association in Colleges and Universities and co-organized by Jiangxi University of Traditional Chinese Medicine. "2021 Academic Conference of the Medical Professional Committee of the National Computer Basic Education Research Association in Colleges and Universities", July 2021 It was successfully held in Nanchang City, Jiangxi Province on September 25th and 26th. The theme of the conference was "Cultivation of both morals and skills, ability-oriented, professional + AI, overcoming difficulties, reform and innovation". Representatives participating in the meeting mainly come from university teachers and relevant experts who are engaged in basic computer education and teaching in medical majors across the country, as well as teachers in basic computer education and teaching in universities such as science, engineering, agriculture, forestry, and military. This conference was reviewed by experts organized by the organizer and publishing house. From the numerous papers received related to computer basic education practice, teaching reform and teaching evaluation, 17 related papers were selected for inclusion in the "Collection of Papers on Medical Computer Teaching Reform", which was published by ISCI PUBLISHING GROUP publishes for the public at home and abroad. The publishing funds are funded by the "Innovative Teaching Mentors and Famous Teachers Studio" of Jiangxi University of Traditional Chinese Medicine. During the compilation process, "Collection of Papers on Medical Computer Education Reform" received support from the National Colleges and Universities Computer Basic Education Research Association and Medical Professional Committee, Central South University, Capital Medical University, Sun Yat-sen University, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Dalian Medical University, Jiangxi Traditional Chinese Medicine We would like to express our gratitude to the universities and other relevant universities as well as the authors of the paper for their strong support!
ANALISIS PENENTUAN RUTE DISTRIBUSI GAS ElPIJI 3 KG PADA PT. SURYA GAS MANDIRI MANADO
Authors: PS Febrianto , Arrazi bin hasan  , Karuntu Merlyn
Published: January 2024

Keandalan pengiriman produk (dependable delivery) dalam downstream supply chain management merupakan salah satu dimensi utama yang mempengaruhi keunggulan kompetitif perusahaan. Penditribusian produk kepada konsumen, harus dilakukan dengan strategi yang berfokus kepada efektivitas waktu dan efisiensi biaya. Berdasarkan hal tersebut permasalahan penentuan rute distribusi memiliki peranan penting, dengan tujuan meminimasi total jarak tempuh, biaya penggunaan kendaraan, dan waktu penditribusian. Pt. Surya gas Mandiri merupakan perusahaan agen distributor resmi gas elpiji 3Kg, yang telah tercatat di Pertamian.Wilayah pendistribusian tabung gas elpiji 3Kg, dilakukan di 96 pangkalan yang tersebar di kota Manado. Proses penentuan rute distribusi yang dilakukan oleh Pt. Surya Gas Mandiri dilakukan berdasarkan pengalaman supir dan kernet, tidak dilakukan proses penetapan rute dengan pengukuran yang dinilai pasti keefektivannya. Sehingga terjadi kemungkinan dalam proses distribusi, armada kendaraan menempuh jarak yang terlalu jauh dan memakan banyak waktu dan biaya yang digunakan.Penelitian ini merupakan penelitian tindakan (Action Research). Data yang digunakan dalam proses analisis, diperoleh melalui teknik observasi. Proses analisis data menggunakan metode Transportasi kemudian dioptimalisasi dengan menggunakan Pendistribusian Logistic. Berdasarkan hasil analisis data, apabila Pt. Surya Gas Mandiri menerapkan proses distribusi dengan menggunakan rute awal dan penambahan Armad kendaran akan lebih baik untuk pendistribusian berjalan dengan baik dalam pedistibusian gas elpiji 3 kg.
Kata Kunci: Rantai pasok, gas elpiji 3kg, transportasi
SINERGI MANAJEMEN DAN PENDIDIKAN: Model Pembelajaran yang Menunjang Potensi Siswa
Authors: La Hadisi  , Erni Qomariyah
Published: January 2024

Effective education in the digital age requires synergy between school management and education to break the 'one-size-fits-all' paradigm. This study aims to analyze the implementation of potential-based learning models at SMPIT Al Qalam Kendari. In the context of Islamic Religious Education, this study particularly highlights the need for a learning approach that not only prioritizes religious knowledge, but also fosters students' emotional, spiritual, and social intelligence. By assessing educational practices that are often monotonous and unable to accommodate the diversity of students' potential, this study examines how innovative and potential-based learning models can overcome the gap between potential and learning outcomes achieved. Effective school management synergies are needed to support these didactic innovations, empower teachers with relevant competencies, and ensure that student-centred learning achieves holistic educational goals. This model is expected to make a significant contribution to developing students' potential as a whole and sustainably.
El transhumanismo y la mejora de la calidad de vida de las personas mayores: ¿Cómo podría configurar el futuro del dolor y el sufrimiento en las personas mayores?
Authors: Selvaraj Francis Jude
Published: January 2024

Se calcula que en 2050 la población mundial de personas mayores,de 60 años o más, alcanzará el 20% del total de la población mundial, y se espera que la plétora de problemas relacionados con la edad suponga una presión en todos los estratos de la vida y cambie radicalmente las políticas sanitarias, desde el nivel individual hasta el nacional. Además de las implicaciones financieras, sociales y sanitarias, los datos publicados también han puesto de relieve la falta de afiliaciones religiosas en los grupos de edad más avanzada, por lo que, potencialmente, este segmento de la población se desentiende de la filosofía religiosa y de las enseñanzas sobre tecnologías mejoradas para aliviar el dolor y el sufrimiento.Esta primera parte del artículo evalúa diversos aspectos de cómo las prácticas religiosas ven tradicionalmente el sufrimiento y el dolor, vistos a través de la lente de las tres religiones monoteístas: judaísmo, cristianismo, islamismo y budismo.A continuación, analizamos qué valores y experiencias aporta la religión a los ancianos a la hora de afrontar el dolor y el sufrimiento, y hasta qué punto están intrínsecamente ligados a las doctrinas y enseñanzas. También examinamos las lagunas en los actuales patrones de tratamiento que podrían afectar al acceso de la población geriátrica a elegir modalidades más novedosas, si son factibles.Posteriormente, en este artículo se explora cómo el transhumanismo en el avance de la tecnología y la no afiliación a ninguna religión pueden provocar un cambio sísmico en las perspectivas de dolor y sufrimiento de las personas mayores, y cómo esto podría cambiar potencialmente la faz de la gerontología.
PAP SMEAR CYTOLOGY OF CERVICAL LESIONS WITH HISTOPATHOLOGICAL CORRELATION.
Authors: R Manjula
Published: January 2024

Introduction: Cervical cancer is among the leading cause of death in Indian women owing to lack of
awareness and lack of a proper screening program. Objectives: To assess incidence of various cervical
lesions by Pap smear in the study area and to evaluate the accuracy of Pap smear with respect to histopathology wherever
possible by estimating sensitivity, specicity, predictive values so as to nd the usefulness of Pap smear in screening for cervical
cancer. This was a prospective and retrospective study comprising 110 specimen subject Methodology: ed to Pap smears
followed by Histopathological examination. The most common lesion on Pap smear was atypical cells f Results: ollowed by
positive for malignancy, SCC and HSIL. The accuracy of cytological test considering histopathological diagnosis as gold
standard yielded 80% sensitivity and 92% specicity with 97.14% PPV and 57.50% NPV. Pap smears should be Conclusion:
routinely advised to enable early detection of premalignant and malignant cervical lesions.
ORGANIZATIONAL STUDY USING SWOT AT DHRANGADHRA CHEMICAL WORKS LTD., SAHUPURAM, TUTICORIN.
Authors: Renu R. Sam , Athira P. G.
Published: January 2024

The abstract entitled “Organizational Study using SWOT at Dhrangadhra Chemical Works Ltd.,
Sahupuram.” An organizational study consists of an exchange of service for experience between the
student and organization. Some interns nd permanent, paid employment with the organizations for which they work. This can
be signicant benet to the employer us experienced in terms often need little or no training when they begin regular
employment at the completion of an internship is not guaranteed. The organizational study was completed at Dhrangadhra
Chemical Works Ltd., (DCW) which is the one and only productive seating for the weavers in the co-operative sector in Tuticorin.
It is purely based on the information obtained from the departmental heads of the organization. SWOT analysis is an
evaluation tool for all strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats from an individual or organization. The following
strength, weakness, opportunities and threats has been identied during the study period. The main strength is the companies
have the service of experienced persons in this eld, there is an efcient and healthy relationship between employers and
employees, there is exible in production volumes and design. The weakness of the organization is the lack of adequate funds
for further expansion, the company lacks in marketing strategy. And some other weakness includes technological
obsolescence, in efcient management and marketing inability. The opportunities like growing demand of its product,
judicious purchase of raw material and outsourcing of large unit. The threats of the studies are environmental concerns,
technological advancements, entry of new players into the market. The study helped to understand the good relationship
between the employees and the top management.
WATER QUALITY PARAMETRIC EVALUATION IN THE PROXIMITY OF GAJUWAKA, VIZAG DIST.AP.
Authors: Hariharan A.V.L.N.S.H , Begum Mumtaz
Published: January 2024

Water pollution is the most severe type of problem. In recent decades, we have observed immense growth
in the deterioration of water quality in and around the residential and industrial zones of the city. The
signicant rise in water pollution affects the biotic, abiotic, ora, and fauna of water bodies and changes their quality. The
assessment of water quality and physio-chemical Analysis of Groundwater, bore and well water samples collected from ve
sites around the Gajuwaka area of Vizag District in Andhra Pradesh. Evaluation of. Analysis of physicochemical parameters
during different seasons for one year (April 2022-March 2023) has been conducted which includes parameters such as pH, TDS,
Hardness, Alkalinity, DO, BOD, Chlorides, uorides, sulfates, Ammonia, a few soft metals (Na and K), and heavy metals (Cd, Cu,
Hg, Mn, Zn, and Hg), Etc.
THE IMPACT OF THE WEEKEND ON DELAYED HOSPITAL DISCHARGES FOR COLORECTAL ERP PATIENTS
Authors: Joshi N. , Warren L. , Guest L. , Chia J. , Martin A. , Mundy J. , McFall M.
Published: January 2024

Introduction- Enhanced recovery after surgery programs (ERAS) improve perioperative care and accelerated postoperative recovery following
colorectal surgery. However restricted weekend services offered by most hospitals may compromise delivery of components of the ERAS process.
In the present study, we assessed factors affecting the discharge of patients with elective colorectal resections, with particular attention to the effects
of restricted weekend service on the duration of stay. We included all patie Methods- nts undergoing elective colorectal operations under the ERAS
protocol in our district general hospital from Jan 2021 to Dec 2022. Patient demographics, CRP levels on post-operative day 3, grade of reviewing
surgeon and stoma training inputs were recorded. 262 patients were identied and i Results- ncluded in the study. The mean length of stay was 4.9
days, the median being 5 days. There were 55 patients who were discharged before Sunday. We looked at whether ERP patients were seen by Reg or
above on Sunday. 120 patients were not seen by a Reg or above, while 87 patients were seen. Most of the discharges were on Monday with patients
staying over weekend for non-clinical reason. Restricted weekend service prolongs the Conclusion- hospital stay of many patients with Colorectal
operations unnecessarily. Formal discharge planning based on risk stratication early after admission could large eliminate this inefcient practice
by prospectively identifying the day of discharge, as dened by clinical need.
ROLE OF GASTRIC LAVAGE AND BRONCHO-ALVEOLAR LAVAGE IN THE BACTERIOLOGICAL DIAGNOSIS OF CHILDHOOD PULMONARY TUBERCULOSIS
Authors: Patwardhan Ajay , Valay Zaveri Sneha , Kumar Brajendra
Published: January 2024

The aim of the study was to nd out if bronchoalveolar lavage (BAL) would be better than gastric lavage for in the bacteriological diagnosis of
childhood pulmonary tuberculosis. The result of the study indicates that GLdone on three consecutive days is better than BALfor the bacteriologic
diagnosis of childhood pulmonary tuberculosi
A RARE CASE REPORT OF SCHWANNOMA OF ESOPHAGUS
Authors: Chalamalasetti Karthik , Chinnusamy Kolandasamy , Raju Prabhakaran , Obla Lakshmana moorthy Naganath Babu
Published: January 2024

Benign neoplasms of esophagus are uncommon and esophageal schwannomas are very rare. We report a case of 60 year old female presenting with
swelling on the right side of neck extending below the sternum. CT scan showed a well-dened swelling in the tracheoesophageal groove abutting
the thyroid gland and upper gastrointestinal endoscopy was normal. Intraoperatively, the tumor was found to arise from the esophagus and was
removed in toto. Post-operative histopathology revealed features suggestive of schwannoma.
LATEST DEVELOPMENTS IN PEDIATRIC DENTISTRY: A REVIEW
Authors: Pradeep Bant Prathvi
Published: January 2024

In recent years, pediatric dentistry has undergone significant advancements, with new technologies and techniques
emerging that are specifically tailored to meet the unique needs of children's dental health. It is imperative to stay
abreast of these developments to ensure that one is providing the best possible care to young patients.Science is making
extraordinary changes,pushing people into the age of modern dentistry.Therefore,the purpose of this review article is
to focus on various changes in pediatric dentistry
A PROSPECTIVE STUDY OF ANALYSIS OF MATERNAL AND NEONATAL OUTCOME FOLLOWING PRETERM PRELABOUR RUPTURE OF MEMBRANE
Authors: Borah Dulumoni , Mali Kimaya
Published: January 2024

Preterm rupture of membrane is defined as rupture of fetal membrane prior to 37 weeks of gestation in absence of
uterine contraction complicates 3-4.5% of pregnancies globally. This condition is associated with high neonatal
mortality and increased risk of long and short term neonatal morbidity. Altered membrane morphology including
marked swelling and disruption of collagen network is triggered by bacterial products, pro- inflammatory cytokines.
Activation of matrix mataloproteinase have been implicated in mechanism of preterm prelabour rupture of membrane.
The propagation of bacteria is an important contributing factor not only in preterm prelabour rupture of membrane also
adverse neonatal and maternal outcome after preterm prelabour rupture of membrane. Inflammatory mediator likely
play a causative relation in both disruption of fetal membrane integrity and activation of uterine contractions. The
management of preterm prelabour rupture of membrane requires balancing the potential neonatal benefit from
prolongation of pregnancy with risk of intra- amniotic infection and its consequences for mother and infant. Antenatal
administration of single course of corticosteroids before 34 weeks of gestation is associated with neonatal period of
decreased respiratory distress syndrome (RBS). Intra ventricular haemorrage (IVH), necrotising enterocolitis ( NEC)and
death and in possibly childhood with reduction of cerebral palsy and increased psychomotor development index and
intact survival. Because of very favourable benefit risk balance antenatal administration of single course of
corticosteroids is recommended for woman at risk of preterm delivery before 34 weeks.