bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Quais aspectos sociais, gestacionais e de saúde mental materna estão associados ao apego materno-fetal?
Authors: Rubin Bárbara Borges , Matos Mariana Bonati de , Trettim Jéssica Puchalski , Scholl Carolina Coelho , Cunha Gabriela Kurz da , Curcio Eduarda , Stigger Rafaelle Stark , Martins Clarissa de Souza Ribeiro , Motta Janaína Vieira dos Santos , Ghisleni Gabriele , Pinheiro Ricardo Tavares , Quevedo Luciana de Avila
Published: April 2023

Resumo Objetivos: explorar um conjunto de fatores associados ao menor apego materno-fetal (AMF) em gestantes. Métodos: trata-se de um estudo transversal, correspondente à segunda fase de um estudo de coorte com uma amostra de base populacional de gestantes no sul do Brasil. Foi utilizada a Escala de Apego Materno-Fetal (EAMF) para medir o AMF. A análise bivariada foi realizada através do teste t e ANOVA. As variáveis que apresentaram p<0,20 foram levadas para análise multivariada, por meio de regressão linear, a fim de controlar possíveis fatores de confusão. Resultados: foram incluídas 840 gestantes. As gestantes que apresentaram menores médias de AMF foram aquelas que não moravam com um companheiro (B=-3,8 [IC95%=-6,0; -1,7]), que estavam entre o primeiro e o segundo trimestre de gestação (B=-4,3 [IC95%=-5,9; -2,6]), que não tiveram o apoio da mãe durante a gestação (B=-2,4 [IC95%=-4,6; -0,2]) e que apresentaram sintomas depressivos (B=-4,9 [IC95%=-7,4; -2,5]). Conclusões: os resultados mostraram que um maior AMF está associado a presença de uma rede de apoio adequada na gravidez, melhor saúde mental materna e a uma gestação avançada. A avaliação precoce do AMF e a promoção de um vínculo pré-natal adequado, com foco nos aspectos psicológicos e emocionais maternos são fortemente sugeridos.
Modeling quality, satisfaction and perceived crowding in public healthcare: a study with low-income Brazilian patients
Authors: Marcato João Guilherme , Silva Hermes Moretti Ribeiro da , Luiz Octaviano Rojas , Mariano Enzo Barberio , Paro Carlos Eduardo
Published: April 2023

Abstract This paper is one of the first to propose a research model to assess the quality and satisfaction perceived by low-income Brazilian patients using public healthcare services, under the moderating effect of perceived crowding. The model was evaluated from data obtained from 417 patients, and its proposed relationships and statistics were tested through Structural Equation Modeling using a Partial Least Squares approach (PLS-SEM). To explore the moderating effect of perceived crowding, the sample was divided into two groups and tested by employing multi-group analysis (MGA). The results show that Reliability, Safety, Tangibles, Empathy and Responsiveness have a positive effect on Perceived Healthcare Quality (PHQ), which, in turn, has a marked effect on patient satisfaction (PS), ergo, PHQ acts as antecedent of PS. However, perceived crowding has no moderating effect on any relationship in the model.
A figuração do sagrado em España heroica : um excurso sociológico
Authors: Rovai Mauro Luiz
Published: April 2023

Resumo A proposta deste texto é analisar o filme España heroica (1938), peça de propaganda feita pelo lado sublevado durante a Guerra civil espanhola e produzida na Alemanha. Considerado por alguns estudiosos como o “monumento propagandístico mais consistente da cinematografia nacional”, o objetivo deste estudo é discutir alguns aspectos que a noção de sagrado assume no filme, dentre eles, os relacionados à política. Na metodologia, faremos referência a Pierre Sorlin, que privilegia a forma como o filme está organizado, tomando a construção fílmica como um conjunto de proposições sobre a sociedade - as quais o sociólogo busca compreender. Dado que nosso interesse é pela compreensão da sociedade encenada no filme, evitaremos explicar a obra pelo seu contexto de produção, não discutindo, assim, os aspectos da guerra civil, o estatuto da propaganda, as relações entre Espanha e Alemanha ou a verdade dos fatos encenados no filme.1
A organização do trabalho em saúde à luz da ergologia: experiências na pandemia da COVID-19
Authors: Monteiro Wagner Ferreira , Ferreira Darlisom Sousa , Lima Kássia Janara Veras , Tavares Igor Castro , Ramos Flávia Regina Souza
Published: April 2023

RESUMO Objetivo: O estudo buscou compreender a organização do trabalho de profissionais de saúde no enfrentamento da pandemia de COVID-19 em Manaus. Método: Trata-se de uma pesquisa qualitativa, do tipo estudo de caso, que adotou como referencial teórico a ergologia. A produção dos dados empregou análise documental e entrevista semiestruturada com 33 trabalhadores da saúde da Rede de Atenção à Saúde. Utilizaram-se os recursos do software Atlas.ti 8.0 para análise de dados. Resultados: Os preceitos da análise de Redes Temáticas revelaram as seguintes categorias: “Reordenamento de serviços e funções”; “Incorporação e gestão da aplicação de instrumentos”; “Experiências e táticas profissionais: mudanças de papeis, atitudes e relações”. Conclusão: Constatou-se que eles expressam uma visão dinâmica do processo organizacional, em que o trabalhador, ao discutir normas do passado e comparar seus conhecimentos, experiências e valores, modifica o ambiente, os fluxos e as condutas conforme a necessidade, enfrentando a falta de segurança, de condições e de solidez das bases técnicas do trabalho.
Family Nurse Practitioners: an exploratory study
Authors: Melo Marjorie Dantas Medeiros , Silva Isabelle Pereira da , Freitas Luana Souza , Mesquita Simone Karine da Costa , Sonenberg Andrea , Costa Isabelle Katherinne Fernandes
Published: April 2023

ABSTRACT Objective: To understand Family Nurse Practitioners’ practice, educational process and policy in the United States. Method: This is an exploratory, quantitative and qualitative study, developed in 2019 based on clinical observations and interviews with seven Family Nurse Practitioners in the state of New York. The interviews were transcribed and analyzed by the researcher through the observations made and also by the Interface de R pour les Analyses Multidimensionnelles de Textes et de Questionnaires software. The research was approved under Opinion IRB19-49. Results: Three content partitions emerged in the Descending Hierarchical Classification: 1) Being a nurse practitioner; 2) Educational paths and possibilities for action; and 3) Being political: a path to transformation. It was possible to describe skills and competencies considered outstanding in relation to other professional categories, points of improvement in their educational background and the importance of political representation and being active in role performance. Conclusion: This study highlights the similarities with the nurse working in Primary Care in Brazil and serves as a subsidy in the process of implementing this category in Brazilian Primary Care.
A new Poptella from the rio Xingu basin, Brazil (Characiformes: Characidae)
Authors: Garcia-Ayala James R. , Benine Ricardo C.
Published: April 2023

Abstract A new species of Poptella is described from the rio Xingu basin, Pará and Mato Grosso states, Brazil. The new species is distinguished from all congeners by having a greater number of scales around the caudal peduncle (15–18 vs. 13–14). Furthermore, this species can be easily distinguished from P. brevispina, P. longipinnis, and P. fuscata by the lower number of branched rays in the dorsal fin (9 vs. 10–11). The description of new taxon represents the third species of the genus Poptella described in the last five years.
Colégio Nossa Senhora de Lourdes: histórias de sujeitos e práticas (Farroupilha/RS, 1922-1954)
Authors: Belusso Gisele , Luchese Terciane Ângela
Published: April 2023

Resumo O presente artigo analisa o processo histórico de uma instituição escolar confessional, o Colégio Nossa Senhora de Lourdes, por meio das culturas escolares, em especial as subcategorias sujeitos e práticas no ensino primário. Essa instituição escolar situada em Farroupilha, Rio Grande do Sul, foi fundada em 1917. O recorte temporal da análise é de 1922, ano em que ocorreu a primeira mudança de endereço da instituição, até 1954, quando foi autorizado o funcionamento do curso ginasial feminino. Os pressupostos teórico-metodológicos da história cultural e história da educação embasam o estudo que mobiliza os conceitos de sujeitos, práticas e representação. Metodologicamente, apoiou-se na análise documental histórica e na história oral. Os principais documentos da investigação foram: (a) documentos escritos, como livro tombo da Paróquia Sagrado Coração de Jesus, livros de atas, exames finais do colégio e registros da vida apostólica de cinco professoras-religiosas; (b) fotografias; e (c) história oral de sete sujeitos vinculados à instituição escolar (cinco ex-alunos e duas ex-professoras-religiosas). A narrativa realizada permitiu analisar o surgimento da instituição escolar no contexto local e quanto aos sujeitos escolares, alunos, professoras e diretoras, foi possível perceber que trazem consigo marcas de etnicidade e cultura próprias desse local. As práticas escolares, analisadas a partir dos indícios e representações, permitiu perceber: (a) a sala de aula como espaço privilegiado das práticas escolares; (b) as práticas de leitura e de escrita como um fio condutor dos demais saberes; (c) práticas permeadas pela disciplina, ordem e religiosidade e, também, (d) as formas de quantificar a aprendizagem.
Políticas de inclusão de estudantes com deficiência nos institutos federais do Rio Grande do Sul
Authors: Trevisan Suzana , Ziliotto Denise Macedo
Published: April 2023

Resumo A inclusão das pessoas com deficiência na educação profissional e tecnológica (EPT) vem tendo importantes avanços nos últimos anos, tais como a implementação de políticas públicas. Uma delas é a Lei nº 13.409/2016, que garante a reserva de vagas para pessoas com deficiência nos processos de ingresso e teve repercussão no crescimento de 114,1% nas matrículas da educação especial (EE) no quadriênio 2016-2020. A presente investigação teve como objetivo analisar as políticas norteadoras para a EPT de alunos com deficiência em três institutos federais (IFs) do estado do Rio Grande do Sul em diálogo com as diretrizes nacionais vigentes relativas à EE. No que diz respeito ao método, tratase de uma pesquisa com abordagem qualitativa, do tipo estudo de caso, cujos elementos foram submetidos à análise hermenêutica, desenvolvida em três vertentes:1) ingresso; 2) aprendizagem e permanência; e 3) participação e protagonismo. Os resultados indicam que há interlocução das políticas das três instituições com a legislação nacional vigente, mas há necessidade da criação de programas para engendrar ações efetivas direcionadas aos alunos com deficiência. Destaca-se que as especificidades da EPT e da territorialidade das instituições estão contempladas de forma restrita nos documentos. Por fim, fica evidente a relevância da criação de políticas públicas nacionais que congreguem os IFs, favorecendo ações articuladas na perspectiva da educação inclusiva.
Ultrasound monitoring of setting behavior of concrete mixtures
Authors: Bressan Hella Fernanda Giehl , Carraro Felipe , Pinto Roberto Caldas de Andrade
Published: April 2023

Abstract The setting behavior of concrete mixtures can be indirectly monitored by the penetration resistance test given by ASTM C 403. Arbitrary values of penetration resistance are associated to the initial and final set times. This test is carried out on the previously sieved mortar portion of the concrete mixture, which makes its practical use rare. Alternatively, ultrasound testing can be used to characterize this transition period, since the propagation of ultrasonic waves is greatly affected by the formation of cement hydration products and the extent of microstructure development. In this research, the propagation of ultrasonic waves in fresh concrete during the setting period was studied. In addition to the ultrasonic pulse velocity (UPV), other ultrasonic parameters such as group velocity, parameters related to ultrasonic energy and frequency were monitored during the setting period of various concrete mixes. It was observed that as setting progressed, there was a greater ease of ultrasonic transmission with a continuous increase of wave amplitudes. The results indicated that a combined analysis of the time domain parameters of UPV, group velocity and the time that 10% of energy has propagated (t10) could be used to improve the characterization of the microstructure development regarding the setting behavior of concrete mixtures.
A study on Jordanian green natural agro-wastes as potential inhibitors of mild steel corrosion in HCl solution
Authors: Hayajneh Mohammed T , Almomani Mohammed A , AlSharman Wala’ M
Published: April 2023

Mild steel is one of the most widely used materials in different engineering applications due to its mechanical properties, high availability and low cost. However, the exposure of the steel to acids such as hydrochloric acid (HCl) accelerates its corrosion rate. Green organic corrosion inhibitors are among the most effective materials for reducing the mild steel corrosion rate in an acidic medium. These inhibitors are environmentally accepted, easy to extract and non-toxic. This study investigated the feasibility of using different green Jordanian natural agro-wastes as green organic corrosion inhibitors and determined the efficiency of these inhibitors at different concentrations at room temperature. A potentiodynamic polarization test was performed in two sets of runs; the first set of runs was used to screen ten extracted green inhibitors and choose three based on their highest efficiency. In the second set of runs, the test was performed only on the highest-efficiency inhibitors selected from the first run. A weight loss test and Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy were also performed on the selected inhibitors. Based on the results of the tests, the green zucchini (Cucurbita pepo) leaf extract, oak (Quercus) leaf extract and okra (Abelmoschus esculentus) leaf extract were selected as inhibitors.
Fabula rasa au seuil de Berlin
Authors: Alunni Charles , Paoletti Catherine
Published: April 2023

Il est des murs qui s'effondrent tandis que d'autres s'érigent, mais toujours il est question de frontières, de passage, de pas au-delà et donc de limite et de franchissement. Il est ici question d'une histoire de seuil et d'extranéité qui fait retour comme celle du Nom de Berlin de Maurice Blanchot, et dont l'original perdu fut reconstruit pour survivre dans l'écart de sa traduction italique. Il aura fallu un sur-original consacré à la division pour traduire le destin de Berlin. Il aura aussi fallu son effacement pour que fasse retour le mur de l'Atlantique, comme si la ligne frontalière intra européenne, une fois de plus, sous la pression, glissait vers l'est pour rejoindre l'estran. Le seuil de l'Europe se tient désormais à Calais.
Les seuils de l'espace de l'art
Authors: Rispal Adeline
Published: April 2023

Le musée est, dès sa fondation, un dispositif complexe à la fois politique (il définit la place de la culture dans la société), urbain (il affirme son rôle dans la ville), social (il distingue les visiteurs) et esthétique (il cadre le regard). Son but est de créer les conditions idéales, variables selon les époques et les visiteurs, pour que ces derniers regardent, ressentent et rencontrent les œuvres de l'homme pour se construire et construire leur rapport au monde. Mais force est de constater que le seuil des musées reste infranchissable pour la plupart d'entre nous. À travers quelques exemples de musées et d'autres typologies d'espaces de l'art, l'auteure questionne la notion de seuil dans l'architecture muséale et dans la perception, par les visiteurs, de ce lieu privilégié de la rencontre de l'homme avec l'œuvre de l'homme. Elle montre comment la notion de seuil physique s'est déplacée dans le musée et se déplace encore dans l'espace virtuel. Mais le vrai seuil de l'accès à l'art, quelle que soit son essence matérielle ou virtuelle, n'est-il pas celui que nous impose notre environnement social et notre relation au monde? Comme pour les autres seuils, nous ne sommes pas égaux devant son franchissement.
Effects of dipping time in coloring liquids and surface finishing technique on the color of monolithic zirconia
Authors: İNAL Ceyda Başak , BANKOĞLU GÜNGÖR Merve , KARAKOCA NEMLİ Seçil
Published: April 2023

Objective: The objective of this study was to investigate the effects of liquid coloring in different dipping times and finishing procedures on color difference of precolored and liquid-colored monolithic zirconia ceramics.
Materials and Methods: 240 zirconia specimens were divided according to shades of coloring liquid (A1, A2, and A3), dipping time (3, 5, and 7 minutes), and surface finishing procedures (glaze and mechanical polishing) (n=10). CIE L*, a*, and b* values of the specimens were measured and color differences (ΔE) were calculated. The data were analyzed with three-way analysis of variance (ANOVA) and Tukey HSD test (α=.05).
Results: Coloring with liquids, dipping time, and finishing procedures significantly affected the CIE L*, a*, and b* values (P<.001). Dipping in coloring liquids decreased the a* and b* values. Higher L* values were obtained in glazing groups than mechanical polishing groups. The ΔE values among the experimental groups were varied from 7.10 to 27.52. The highest color difference was observed in 7 min dipping in A3 liquid and mechanically polished group.
Conclusion: The color difference between the precolored and liquid-colored zirconia ceramics are not in acceptable limits. Dipping in coloring liquids and surface finishing affect the color of liquid-colored monolithic zirconia.
Capturing Street Soccer Game Performances and Workload During Homeless World Cup
Authors: Mulyawan Rizki , Sumaryanti  , Nugroho Sigit
Published: April 2023

Study purpose. This study intended to convert the description of the strategies utilized in street soccer matches to international competitions.
Materials and methods. Descriptive quantitative study was used that determined the participants by random sampling of the entire population. It acquired eight Indonesian national team athletes for the Homeless World Cup (HWC). The data was gathered from the six most important HWC matches, including those versus Zimbabwe, Israel, Romania, Brazil, Egypt, and the Netherlands, and examined using match footage. These six contests were chosen for their statistical analysis of decisive victories and defeats. Pearson Correlation was utilized for descriptive and inferential data analysis to evaluate the relationship between variables such as passing, shooting, goal, and goal allowed.
Results. As indicated by the high association between passing and shooting accuracy and goal-scoring against the opponent’s goal, passing and shooting were dominating throughout street soccer matches, especially during big events such as the HWC.
Conclusions. This study may serve as a resource for all teams in the globe as they develop and implement training program plans to prepare street soccer teams in their various nations.
Isolated and Combined Effect of Strength Training and Specific Strength Training on Performance Levels Among Archers
Authors: Chatla Arun Kumar , Narasimha Rao K Venkata , Pandey Deepak , Devi Laishram Shila , Satyanarayana Vaddepalley
Published: April 2023

Study purpose. The purpose of the study was to find out the impact of isolated and combined effect of Specific Strength Training, Strength Training, and Combined Strength Training on the performance levels among archers.
Materials and methods. Quantitative research study and non-random sampling method used for the study, a total of sixty (N=60) archers from various archery academies across India aged between 20.5±3.8 years were divided into four groups – Control Group (CG), Specific Strength Training Group (SSTG), Strength Training Group (STG) and Combined Strength Training Group (CTG) received 12 weeks of training schedule. SSTG & STG received alternate days/week where as CTG received alternate days of strength and specific training schedule.
Results. The results of the data were analysed using Analysis of Covariance (ANCOVA) followed by Bonferroni post hoc test and showed that the implementation of training methods significantly impacted the scoring performance index among the archer groups (SST<0.05, ST<0.05 and CT<0.05). The combined training group achieved highest performance index following strength training and specific strength training. However, no significant improvement in scoring performance index was found in the control group.
Conclusions. This research is an evidence that combination of training with shooting is necessary for improving the performance index among archers.
Accessing to a “Truer Truth”: Conspiracy and Figurative Reasoning From Covid-19 to the Russia–Ukraine War
Authors: Terracciano Bianca
Published: April 2023

This research hypothesizes that all conspiracy theories have dominating isotopies and images-symbols regardless of ideology or context. As a result, I hypothesized that the common denominator might be discovered in figurative reasoning, which means using the same representations to explain current events, in order to detect an ideal center of the semantic universe of conspiracy where the diverse conspiracist fringes converge. Social media invariant topicalizations of the Covid-19 epidemic and the Russia–Ukraine war are the ideal field to validate this hypothesis. The corpus on which the study was conducted consists of thousands of online items published between February 15, 2020, and October 15, 2022. Within the corpus were chosen posts by QAnon supporters designated as disinformation “superspreaders.”
新冠疫情下的印尼初级汉语学习者网络教学状况分析
Authors: Musyafak Nur , Ichwanto Muhammad Aris
Published: April 2023

Abstract: This research, based on reports published by Modern Language Association, analyzed enrollments in languages other than English in United States institutions of higher education from 2002 to 2016. Results show that American college students’ interest on foreign languages have been increasing unsteady since the 1950s, but the increasing rates kept low; and given the factors like the Great Depression since 2009, college students’ interests on foreign language and other disciplines of humanity have dropped abruptly. The enrollment of Chinese classes has reached its peak in 2013 but then experienced a 13 percent decrease. This study suggests, to promote Chinese education in the US, teachers should develop practical contents and encourage students to study advanced classes, and government of China should develop its soft power to attract more students to study Chinese.

摘要: 新冠肺炎病毒的突发事件影响了学校教学的很多方面。今年3月初印尼教育部部长提出新的教育政策，其中一个是各个教育单位要进行网络教学。不过，针对初级汉语学习者来说，通过网络学习第二语言教学的确具有一定的难度。本文通过调查问卷，考察了初级汉语学习者上网课的情况，并记录了网课的师生配合方式，查看学习者的学习过程、效果。根据这三个方面总结了初级汉语学习者线上教学特点和遇到的困难，提出了应对线上教学难题的策略，以期能更好地提高汉语网课的教学效果。
印尼学生汉语课堂游戏设计
Authors: Mardasari Octi Rjeky , Yanhua Zhao
Published: April 2023

在印尼的第二语言教学中，很多本土外语老师还在使用语法翻译法来教外语，本土汉语老师也不例外，所以许多印尼学生对汉语学习兴趣不大。印尼学生经常对老师说，汉语课堂特别无聊、学汉语特别难、教学方法很落后等，以上问题都是印尼学生经常反映的问题。为了激发学生对汉语的兴趣、吸引学生的注意力，教师应该更新自己的教学方法。针对这种情况，利用课堂游戏来进行教学，可以说是一个值得尝试的途径，并且课堂游戏也是一个可以普遍应用于各种课型的教学手段。鉴于“课堂游戏”这一教学形式具有较为重要的教学地位，本文即以“课堂游戏”作为切入点展开讨论。论文的研究目的在于针对印尼学生设计一些课堂游戏，而这些游戏一般都和印尼本地的为人熟知的游戏有关。希望这些游戏设计对汉语教学以及印尼学生的汉语学习能够有所帮助。

In Indonesia, in teaching foreign languages as a second language, many local foreign language teachers still use grammar-translation methods to teach foreign languages, and local Chinese teachers are no exception. Therefore, Indonesian students are not very interested in learning Chinese. Indonesian students often tell their teachers that Chinese classes are particularly dull, learning Chinese is particularly difficult, and teaching methods are very backward. Indonesian students frequently report the above problems. To stimulate students' interest in Chinese and attract students' attention, teachers should update their teaching methods. Because of this situation, using classroom games for teaching can be said to be a way worth trying. And classroom games are also a teaching method that can be widely used in various types of lessons. Given the relatively important teaching status of "classroom games" as a teaching form, this article uses "classroom games" as the starting point for discussion. The purpose is to design some classroom games for Indonesian students, and these games are generally related to well-known games in Indonesia. This article mainly designed classroom games about reviewing new words or new words, namely Tepok Nyamuk "Pat Mosquito" and EATBULAGA "Smart Word Guessing" In addition to class games.
Anaerobic performance in prepubertal girls practicing racing skating
Authors: Lozada Medina Jesús León
Published: April 2023

A high anaerobic demand in skating is a determining factor in the possibilities of success, however, it has been little studied in younger categories. the present study aimed to analyze the anaerobic performance in prepubertal girls who practice roller skating. through a random sampling, 44 girls between 7 and 10 years old, who practice roller speed skating in the Department of Sucre-Colombia, all with tanner stage 1 for sexual maturation, were evaluated. The RAST test adapted to pediatric population and the Abalakov bipodal jumps (ABK) and right unipodal jumps (RUJ) and left unipodal jumps (LuJ) measured by the myjump2 © application were applied. In the statistical analysis, the SPSS © version 25.0 program was used to perform the analysis of variance and the correlation between the power and height of jumps between ages. It can be observed that girls of 7 and 8 years old, present better power production in comparison with the other groups, differences p<.05 were found in the fatigue index between girls of 8 and 10 years old. Correlations p<.05 were found between absolute power (W) and relative power (W/kg) with ABK, RUJ and with LuJ. It is concluded that the improvement of the mechanical power produced in jumps increases the probabilities of improvement of the anaerobic power in the group of prepubertal girls evaluated who practice racing skating.
Comparative Studies on the Effect of Tris -Egg Yolk and Soya Milk Based Semen Extender on various Semen Parameters for Effective Long Term Cryopreservation
Authors: Reshika N.N. , Vickram A.S.
Published: April 2023

Aim: To analyze the most effective Novel semen extender for long time cryopreservation among Tris egg yolk extender and Soya milk extender. Materials and Methods: The sample size was calculated using clinCalc.com with an alpha error-threshold at 0.05, 95 % confidence interval, G power at 80 %, and enrolment ratio 1. The study was repeated 14 times (N=14) and was measured using statistical Independent Samples Test. The study contained a total sample size of 28 with 2 different groups. Tris egg yolk and soya milk based novel semen extenders were added to the collected semen samples and few drops of the sample was placed on a makler counting chamber which was used for analyzing the concentration, sperm motility and sperm count of the semen samples. Results: The Tris egg yolk based semen extenders were better than the soya milk based semen extenders. Estimated sperm motility and sperm count were found to be P>0.05, revealing statistical insignificance. Conclusion: The sperm parameters were preserved well in Tris egg yolk based semen extender when compared with soya milk based semen extender with respect to sperm count and sperm motility.
Comparative Study on Effectiveness of Organic Pineapple Juice Vinegar Over Commercially Available Vinegar Using Chemical Titration Technique for Chicken Quality Analysis
Authors: Pavantheja V. , Manikandan Dr.S.
Published: April 2023

Aim: The production of innovative Pineapple vinegar necessitates the use of a low-cost raw material due to the commodity’s low price.The present investigation represents the use of pineapple waste as a new substrate. Materials and Methods: In this method, the juice and core of the pineapple (Ananas comosus) can be used instead of being thrown away during processing or consumption. For 6-8 days at 25°C, the waste was fermented with Saccharomyces cerevisiae and a combination of physical and enzymatic treatments to turn it into a sugar. Two groups are taken with 8 sample size per group, G power 80%, coincidence interval will be 95%. Results: Acitric fermentation with Acetobacter aceti and the alcoholic medium took about 15 days at 30°C, and the final product had an acidity of 7.8%. Chemical titration was used to determine the amount of volatile and fixed compounds in the acetified samples, and the results showed that the concentration of acetic acid in the pineapple vinegar was significantly more than in the original wine (p=0.001). Conclusion: The metabolite profile of pineapple waste vinegar, which has a slight floral aroma, has never been studied before. It has also been shown that reusing pineapple fruits in food products with added nutritional value can significantly reduce post-harvest losses. The final pineapple vinegar had a stronger aroma due to the presence of more alcohols, aldehydes, and ketones, while the off-flavors were significantly reduced compared to the original.
Study of pattern and prevalence of maxillary impacted third molars in Ghaziabad population
Authors: Lall A.B. , Singhal M. , Tomar S. , Bhardwaj A. , Singh S. , Kusum T.
Published: April 2023

Objective: To evaluate the prevalence and pattern of upper impacted third molar with the help of orthopantomograms (OPG). Methodology: A total of 276 preoperative orthopantomograms were screened from the year 2020 – 2022 of the patients who reported to the Santosh Dental College and Hospital. Result: Out of 276 OPGs, 108 Orthopantomograms were excluded from the study as they did not fit under our inclusion criteria. Among 168 orthopantomograms, 96 were male patient (57.14%) and 72 were female patient (42.85%). The most common pattern of angulation seen in maxillary third molar was vertical (36% on right side and 31.2% on left side) followed by distoangular (11.71% on right side and 11.41% on left side), mesioangular (9% on right side and 12% on left side) and horizontal (0.57%). Class A impaction was common in maxilla. Conclusion: Surgical removal of the impacted maxillary third molar requires proper evaluation and assessment on the basis of different criteria.
A study on prevalence of anxiety during the pandemic and post pandemic of covid-19 among adult population of district Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh
Authors: Singh A. , Jetli N. , Chaudhary K. , Katara P.
Published: April 2023

Background: COVID-19 pandemic started in India on 30th January 2020. A nationwide lockdown was enforced from 24th March 2020 and general population was confined to their homes causing many psychological problems. Objective: To find the prevalence of anxiety during the pandemic and post pandemic of COVID-19 among adult population of Ghaziabad city. Methods: A community based cross-sectional study, conducted among the adult population of urban Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh, India. Information was collected using a predesigned questionnaire with a sample size of 396 consenting individuals during the pandemic and 364 post the pandemic. Results: During the pandemic, one-fifth of the study participants (20.9%) suffered from anxiety with 55 (13.88%) of the subjects suffering from mild anxiety, 19 (4.80%) having moderate and 9 (2.27%) having severe anxiety. Whereas, post pandemic only 24 (7.41%) of the subjects suffered from anxiety with 13 (3.57%) having mild anxiety, 11 (3.02%) having moderate and a mere 2 (0.55%) suffering from severe anxiety. There was a significant association between history of contact with a COVID-19 patient and anxiety levels before and after the pandemic (p= 0.023). Conclusion: The COVID-19 pandemic has had a major mental health impact. Identifying easily susceptible individuals is thus, important as it will help prevent the short and long term negative consequences due to anxiety both in India as well as internationally.
Intradialytic range of motion exercise to enhance renal index among chronic renal failure patients receiving heamodialysis at sree balaji medical and hospital, chennai- pilot study report
Authors: SEMMALAR S. , HEMAVATHY V.
Published: April 2023

True experimental research study was conducted at Haemodialysis’ Unit at Sree Balaji Medical College and Hospital among End stage Kidney disorder patients receiving haemodialysis to determine the efficiency of ROM exercise on selected Renal parameters by using purposive sampling technique 12 patients for control group and 12 from experimental were selected for the study based on inclusion criteria . Patients’ with heart disease, cancer and Hb less than 9gms were excluded from the study. The experimental group were received intradialytic ROM exercise and determined the Renal index measurements like Urea,Cr,SGOT and SGPT the findings were In pretest, there is no major difference between the experiment and control group, where as in post test the calculated student t test value as follows for Urea, creatinine,SGOT, SGPT t=2.14 p=0.05, t=3.35 p=0.01, t=2.99 p=0.01, t=2.46 p=0.05 respectively. For control group calculated values for renal parameters were t=1.22 p=0.27, t=1.12 p=0.30, t=1.04 p=0.33, t=1.20 p=0.28 respectively found to be non significant.
A Cross-sectional Observational Study to Assess Mastication Muscle Function by Using Surface Electromyography
Authors: Aggarwal R. , Ahluwalia R. , Verma D. , Kaur P. , Chugh T.
Published: April 2023

Background- Patients with different malocclusions may show the different activities of masticatory muscle. Masticatory muscle with neuromuscular disorder can act as an aggravating factor for a malocclusion. Patients may adopt faulty masticatory positions in case of different malocclusion, which may cause interference during orthodontic treatment. It mainly depends on muscle function or expression while recording. Aim- The current study is to evaluate the muscles’ activity using surface electromyography in the masseter, temporalis, and buccinator muscles in different malocclusions at rest, and during chewing and clenching. Material and Methods- A Total of 39 patients were examined and they were divided into 3 groups based on Angle’s classification of malocclusion- Group 1- Class I malocclusion, Group 2 – Class II malocclusion, and Group 3- Class III malocclusion. Result- At rest position, Group-1 subjects showed higher muscle function in the masseter and temporalis muscle (Mean- 18.54 ± 5.22 and 13.42 ± 4.16 respectively). Whereas, Buccinator showed enhanced performance in Group 1 subjects during chewing (Mean52.31 ± 8.98). However, no gender-wise discrepancy in the muscles was found during any of the masticatory functions or malocclusions. Conclusion- Patients with Class I malocclusion showed higher masseter activity than patients with Class II and Class III malocclusions. No gender-wise discrepancy was found in the muscle function during any of the masticatory functions or malocclusions.
Comparative Evaluation of the Oral Hygiene Status and Prevalence of Dental Caries in Hemophiliac and non-Hemophiliac Patients
Authors: Gupta U. , Kumar A. , Manjunath BC. , Aggarwal S. , Singh A. , Ahluwalia R.
Published: April 2023

Aim & Objective: The aim of this study is to compare the oral hygiene status, caries experience, and prevalence of hemophiliac patients and non-Hemophilic controls. Material & Methods: The present study was carried out on 600 participants. The study population was divided into two groups of 300 each i.e., the case Group (Hemophilics) and the Control Group (non-Hemophilic). Hemophilic patients were taken from Hemophilia Day Care Centre, Lol Nayak Hospital, Delhi, and PGIMS Hospital Rohtak. Controls were recruited from among the relatives who came along with the hemophilic patients. Data collection was done using a structured questionnaire consisting of demographic details, knowledge, attitude, and practice regarding oral health maintenance. Patients were clinically examined for DMFT index and Oral Hygiene Index- Simplified to assess caries experience and oral hygiene status. The data were analyzed statistically. Results: Mean age for the Case Group and Control Group was 18.47±6.22 and 19.19±6.09 respectively. Amongst the study population, 89.7% were having hemophilia A while 10.3% had hemophilia B. 72.3% suffered from severe hemophilia while 0.7% had the mild form. The caries prevalence was higher among hemophiliacs (74%) than among non-hemophiliacs 67%. DMFT score was significantly higher among hemophiliacs [permanent dentition (2.47±2.69), Primary dentition (0.33±1.26). The mean debris, calculus and overall OHI score were significantly higher among hemophiliacs (1.69±0.60, 0.93±0.66 & 2.63±1.07). Conclusion: Hemophiliacs have more Caries experience and poor oral hygiene status as compared to non-hemophiliacs Hemophiliacs patients are high-risk group, so they should be given more education and motivation about the importance of oral health care and preventive dental care such as fluoride varnish and fissure sealants should be delivered by professional at early stages.
Effect of Atenolol plus Amlodipine on blood sugar level and lipid profile in patients of essential hypertensive patients
Authors: Kumar A. , Sharma J. , Dutta S. , Kumar S.A. , Yadav L.
Published: April 2023

Objectives: Study was conducted to evaluation effect of Atenolol plus Amlodipine on blood glucose level and lipid profile in essential hypertensive patients. Materials and Methods: A Prospective Observational study was conducted at tertiary care teaching hospital which included a total 165 patients with essential hypertension. The demographic and baseline data, Random blood sugar level and lipid profile of the patients were recorded. After baseline investigation of each parameter of the patients were subsequently monitored and reassessed at 4th week, 8th week and 12th weeks of interval during each follow-up. Results: Total 165 Patients were receiving Atenolol plus Amlodipine showed a significant increase Random blood sugar level and lipid profile (Total cholesterol, Total triglyceride, Low-density lipoprotein, Very-low density lipoprotein, and High density lipoprotein) except HDL (High density lipoprotein) which was significant reduced at the end of 4th, 8th and 12th weeks of interval as compared to their baseline data. Conclusion: The Finding of the present study was that the effect of Atenolol plus Amlodipine on Random blood sugar level, Total cholesterol, Total triglyceride, Low-density lipoprotein, Very-low density lipoprotein, significant increase (p-value <0.0001) at the end of 12 week of treatment therapy from baseline data. HDL was significant reduced (p-value <0.0001) with the treatment of Atenolol plus Amlodipine at the end of treatment from baseline data.
Role Of Sputum And Bronchoalveolar Lavage CBNAAT In The Diagnosis Of PTB In Smear Negative Patients
Authors: Sivaji S. , Singh P. , Mahendran C.S.
Published: April 2023

AIM. To study the use of sputum and broncho alveolar lavage (BAL) for CBNAAT, as an adjunct in the diagnosis of pulmonary tuberculosis, in sputum AFB smear negative patients. OBJECTIVE. To calculate and compare the yield of sputum Cartridge Based Nucleic Acid Amplification Test (CBNAAT) and BAL CBNAAT in sputum AFB smear negative patients. MATERIALS and METHODS. 50 Patients with respiratory symptoms which are suspected of pulmonary tuberculosis with Chest X-ray showing changes consistent with active pulmonary TB and Sputum negative for AFB on two samples were subsequently subjected to sputum CBNAAT, in which 23 out of 50, came out to be positive (46% yield). The remaining 27 patients were subjected to bronchoscopy and the BAL was sent for CBNAAT, in which 23 patients came out as positive (Yield 85%). CONCLUSION. Sputum CBNAAT and BAL CBNAAT prove to be useful adjuncts in the diagnosis of presumptive PTB patients who are sputum AFB smear negative. BAL CBNAAT has higher yield than sputum CBNAAT.
Prediction of Heart Disease using Decision Tree over Logistic Regression using Machine Learning with Improved Accuracy
Authors: Shanmukha R.K.N.S. , Thinakaran K.
Published: April 2023

Aim: Predicting heart disease using the Decision Tree and comparing its feature extraction precision with the Logistic Regression algorithm for improving the accuracy of the prediction. Methods and Materials: In the proposed work, predicting heart disease was carried out using machine learning algorithms such as Logistic Regression (n=10) and Decision tree (n=10). Here the pretest power analysis was carried out with 80% and the sample size for the two groups are 20. Results: From the implemented experiment, the Decision Tree accuracy significantly better than the Logistic Regression 80.10%. There is a measurable 2-tailed huge distinction in accuracy for two algorithms is 0.001 (p<0.05) Conclusion: The Decision Tree algorithm got better accuracy than Logistic Regression for Predicting heart disease.
Prediction Analysis of Novel Random Forest Algorithm and K Nearest Neighbor Algorithm in Heart Disease Prediction with an Improved Accuracy Rate
Authors: Poojitha T. , Mahaveerakannan R.
Published: April 2023

Aim: Coronary illness is one of the main sources of mortality in this current world. A basic test in the field of clinical information assessment is the expectation of cardiovascular infection. The fundamental target of this paper is to work on the exactness of the Data mining algorithms being used to improve heart disease prediction. We will be comparing the novel Random forest with K Nearest Neighbor to find out which of these can give us the best accuracy. Material and Methods: The study used 98 samples with Novel Random Forest and K Nearest Neighbor is executed with varying training and testing splits for predicting the accuracy for heart disease prediction with the 80% of G-power value and data about cardiovascular disease was gathered from numerous web sources, including latest research findings and threshold 0.05%, confidence interval 95% mean and standard deviation. The performance of the accuracy rate of the classifiers is examined using the heart disease dataset.. There was a statistical insignificant difference among Innovative Random Forest and K Nearest Neighbor p = 0.484 (p>0.05). Results and Discussion: The accuracy of predicting heart disease in Novel Random Forest 90.16% and K Nearest Neighbor 67.21% is obtained. Conclusion: Prediction of Heart disease using the innovative Random Forest (RF) technique appears to be a significant improvement over the K Nearest Neighbor (KNN) algorithm in terms of accuracy.
Comparative analysis of antibacterial properties of carbohydrate derivatives over commercial antibiotics
Authors: Meghana K. , Sivaprasad S.
Published: April 2023

Aim: The goal is to compare the antibacterial properties of carbohydrates derivates to those of commercial antibiotics, using docking to see how the ligand, protein, and antibiotic interact molecularly. Materials and procedures: The PDB (protein data bank) website was used to obtain the protein structure, whereas the NCBI-PubChem website was used to gain the ligand structure. The three different types of chemicals used for docking include antibacterial from Staphylococcus aureus(1N67), gluconolactone as a ligand, and dicloxacillin as an antibiotic. The PubChem website contains the true nature of protein chemical structure, while the PDB website has the chemical structures of ligand and antibiotic. The goal was to see if the interaction between the antibacterial staphylococcus aureus (1N67) protein molecule and the antibiotic dicloxacillin was right. Using SPSS software, the independent sample t-test was employed to compare binding affinity. According to statistics, one-sided p values range from.18 to.001, whereas two-sided p values range from.345 to.001. Conclusion: When it comes to antibacterial activity against the target protein, the antibiotic dicloxacillin appears to be more specific and selective.
Molecular modeling and screening of antiviral peptides for Influenza A virus Polymerase basic protein 2(PB2) protein using Hpepdock software for the therapy of Influenza A
Authors: Anusha G. , Monisha M.
Published: April 2023

Aim: To determine the binding affinity (kcal/mol) for various antiviral peptides to target Influenza A virus PB2 protein using Hpepdock software and comparison with the Macrocyclic iHA100 peptide (Reference peptide). Materials and methods: The three-dimensional (3D) coordinates for PB2 protein were retrieved from Protein Data Bank (PDB ID 4P1U). The structures of 16 antiviral peptides were modeled using HPEPDOCK. The Molecular docking analysis of PB2 protein with derived antiviral peptides was performed using Hpepdock software. This software employs an algorithm that generates the output complexes based on the peptide conformations and orientations. Results: Molecular docking analysis revealed that antiviral peptides, P9R Peptide 2, P9R Peptide 3 and P9R Peptide 1, could bind PB2 protein with higher affinity in comparison with the reference Macrocyclic iHA-100 peptide. The antiviral peptides of P9R Peptide 2, P9R Peptide 3 and P9R Peptide 1 with p=0.786, p>0.05 insignificant (-202.728Kcal/mol), p=0.001, p<0.05 significant (-198.255 Kcal/mol), p=0.259, p>0.05 insignificant (-195,788 Kcal/mol) showed better results in comparison to reference Macrocyclic iHA-100 peptide (-154.392 Kcal/ mol). Conclusion: The identified antiviral peptides could more effectively inhibit PB2 protein than the other available peptides on the market to treat Influenza A viral disease.
Heart Disease Prediction Based On Age Detection Using Novel Logistic Regression Over K-Nearest Neighbor
Authors: Karthi C.B.M. , Kalaivani A.
Published: April 2023

Aim: To improve the accuracy in Heart Disease Prediction using Novel Logistic Regression and K-NN Algorithm. Materials and Methods: This study contains 2 groups i.e Novel Logistic Regression and. Each group consists of a sample size of 10 and the study parameters include alpha value 0.01, beta value 0.2, and the Gpower value of 0.8. Results: The Novel Logistic Regression (98.45) achieved improved accuracy than the K-NN Algorithm (79.82) in Heart Disease Prediction. The statistical significance difference is 0.01 (p<0.05). Conclusion: The Novel Logistic Regression model is significantly better than the K-NN Algorithm in Heart Disease Prediction. It can be also considered a better option for Heart Disease Prediction. Keywords Logistic Regression, Novel K-Nearest Neighbor, Heart disease, Artificial Intelligence, Computer Vision.
Heart Disease Prediction Based on Age Detection Using Logistic Regression over Random Forest
Authors: Karthi C.B.M. , Kalaivani A.
Published: April 2023

Aim: To improve the accuracy in Heart Disease Prediction using Logistic Regression and Random Forest. Materials and Methods: This study contains 2 groups i.e Logistic Regression and Random Forest. Each group consists of a sample size of 10 and the study parameters include alpha value 0.01, beta value 0.2, and the Gpower value of 0.8. Results: The Logistic Regression achieved improved accuracy of 91.60 then the Random Forest in Heart Disease Prediction. The statistical significance difference is 0.01 (p<0.05). Conclusion: The Logistic Regression model is significantly better than the Random Forest in Heart Disease Prediction. It can be also considered a better option for Heart Disease Prediction. deviation (0.08600,0.09333)