bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
What is the Endometrial Polyps Malignancy Rate in Postmenopausal women?
Authors: Shamas Saman , Khadija Syyeda , Iqbal Kashaf , Ahmad Raza Muhammad , Mehdi Ali Zishan
Published: March 2022

Background: The endometrial polyps are overgrowths of localized endometrial tissue. These Polyps vary in size and can be pedunculated or sessile, single or multiple and they contain blood vessels and stroma in varying amounts covered by pseudo stratified epithelium. Depending on the pattern analyzed and the resection techniques used, occurrence rate of malignancy related to endometrial polyp levels from 0.8% to 8%1. Aim: To find out the rate of malignancy of endometrial polyps in postmenopausal women that are symptomatic. Method: In this systematic review data extracted by different search engines. The following search engines provided data for this systematic review, PubMed, Medline, Science direct, NCBI, Medscape, and Google scholars. Results: A literature review of more than 25 articles was included in this review, it is found that endometrial polyp is an asymptomatic disease so it can occur in both groups of reproduction and postmenopausal. The mean age of all subjects is about 76.5.The prevalence of this condition is about 24% to 30% in the general population and 40% to 45% in postmenopausal women. It is also concluded that the chance of endometrial polyps increases in postmenopausal women at about 45.23%. Conclusion: A literature review of more than 25 articles was included in this review. It is concluded that the incidence of malignancy in endometrial polyps is lower in the general population and higher in postmenopausal women at about 45.23%. The chance of developing endometrial polyp is more common at the mean age of 76.5. Keywords: Endometrialpolyps, postmenopausal women, malignancy in endometrial polyps
Model for Web-based Learning Module in Senior High School General Chemistry
Authors: Origenes Ritchelle W.
Published: March 2022

The CoViD-19 pandemic has brought challenges in the learning continuity of school children. New normal learning amidst the current pandemic demands the use of technology and the internet. This study aimed to determine if the web-based learning modules (WLM) have significant effects on the performance of the students in Senior High School (SHS) General Chemistry 1. Before utilizing the WLM, the students got lower actual mean of 23.66 in the pretest which was 6.34 lower than the hypothetical mean. Results further revealed that the students who used WLM got an actual mean of 48.42 in the post-test which was 18.42 higher than the hypothetical mean. Moreover, the students in the WLM acquired a mean gain of 24.75 with a standard deviation of 4.21. The study found a significant mean gain between the pretest and posttest performance of the Grade 11 students in General Chemistry 1 using the WLM. The results affirmed a great improvement in the performance of the students from the pretest to the posttest. The results imply the use of WLM as a great supplemental learning tool that allows learners to go through the material at their own pace exploring the contents of the modules. Thus, the model for the module development can be used in the teaching and learning across the grade level curriculum.
Looking Through the Lens of Rural Science Teachers in the New Normal Setting
Authors: San Luis Juliet C. , Villafranca Maurice R.
Published: March 2022

Teaching science in distance learning has severely challenged the educators in maintaining a quality learning experience during the pandemic. This also opened to new experiences for science teachers to facilitate learning in a new normal setting, especially in rural schools. This qualitative phenomenological study aimed to describe the lived experiences of rural science teachers during the new normal learning. Ethical standards on trustworthiness and rigor were followed. Five (5) participants were purposively chosen through criterion sampling with the following criteria: 1) should be a junior/senior high school rural teacher 30-55 years old. 2) Should be teaching science in the school year 2020-2021. 3) Should be willing to express and share their experiences. Data were collected from unstructured interviews. Narratives were transcribed word for word and reflectively analyzed using Braun and Clarke’s (2006) thematic analysis. Analyzed data revealed four (4) dominant themes: (1): 4A’s of New Normal: Accept, Arrange, Adjust, and Adapt. (2) Dare to Teach: Agents of Learning, Frontliners of Teaching. (3) Facing New Variants of Students. (4) A Dose of Hope: Educators’ Response to Learning Emergency. The findings of the study contributed to a deeper understanding of the experiences of rural science teachers as they facilitate learning amidst the pandemic. Implications were derived based on the findings. It is challenging for science teachers to grasp students’ attention in learning through a modality away from the instructors. Meaningful learning in science has been facilitated using the teachers’ interventions through localized experiments, modified activities, and demystified lessons.
Violence against Women and their Children Incident Report: Data Exploration for VAWC Awareness
Authors: Balahadia Francis F. , Astoveza Zerah Jane M. , Jamolin Gelzen R.
Published: March 2022

This study analyzed the cases on the Violence against Women and their Children (VAWC) in the province of Laguna to determine the level of law awareness, reasons for unreported violence incidents and preferences on reporting VAWC cases. To assess the collected responses, descriptive statistics and Kruskal Wallis were utilized. Convenience sampling was used with 356 respondents, 34 of whom were witnesses to the abuse and 65 are the victims of abuse. Majority of witnesses to the abuse were women between 16 and 20 years old while the victims were between 16 and 30 years old. Emotional abuse is the most common type witnessed regardless of age, location, civil status, occupation, or educational attainment. While physical abuse is the most common type experienced by the victims, it is frequently perpetrated by their former husbands. Ironically, respondents were “Very Aware” of the VAWC law but the 70.5% of them do not report cases due to embarrassment, fear of being blamed, inability to make own decision, and fear of societal judgment. Majority of respondents believe a mobile application and website could help report the abuses.
Characterization and Thermal Behavior of Modified Perlite with Carbon and Borax
Authors: KILIÇER Ali
Published: March 2022

In this article, the effect of surface modifications made with activated
carbon and borax on the thermal behavior of perlite obtained from the Van Lake
Basin was investigated. The obtained perlite surface was modified with activated
carbon and borax. Thus, the thermal and surface properties of pure perlite,
activated carbon modified perlite and borax modified perlite particles were
investigated. According to the results obtained, the surface of pure perlite did not
change significantly with carbon, while the surface of pure perlite clearly changed
after borax modification. According to the results of thermogravimetric analysis
in the range of 30-1000 ºC, the total mass losses of pure perlite, carbon-coated
perlite and borax-coated perlite particles are respectively; It was determined as
3.153%, 3.156% and 1.191%. When these results are evaluated, it shows that the
borax modification clearly increases the thermal properties of the pearlite
particles.
The characteristics of the selected types of wheel wear and their effect on the rail vehicle – track interaction
Authors: Słowiński Marcin
Published: March 2022

The aim of this paper is to present the selected types of rail wheel wear and their influence on vehicle-track interaction. The first part discusses the wheel-rail interface and presents the essential information about the wear of rail vehicle wheels. Differences in the nature of the wear of rail and tram wheels are pointed out. Then, characteristics of typical forms of wheel wear are presented, together with the description of the mechanisms of their occurrence and the existing technical measures leading to their reduction. In the last part of the text, the impact of the previously described forms of wheel wear on the vehicle-track interaction is discussed.
Derecho electoral local: el caso de México
Authors: Herrera García Alfonso
Published: March 2022

Dada la caracterización y estructura del sistema político mexicano, puedendistinguirse dos ámbitos normativos del derecho electoral: el que está dirigido a regular el acceso a los órganos públicos de orden federal, y el que seencuentra orientado a la organización de las autoridades de orden local; esdecir, aquellas cuyo ámbito de actuación se ve limitado a los confines jurídico-políticos de cada uno de los 31 estados o entidades federativas que inte-gran, junto con el Distrito Federal, la Federación y el territorio nacional.
PENGUKURAN KINERJA MANAJEMEN MELALUI ANALISIS SWOT UNTUK KEBERLANJUTAN USAHA STUDI KASUS PADA SEBUAH UMKM DI JAKARTA
Authors: Ameliya Rosita
Published: March 2022

Penelitian ini ditujukan kepada publik perusahaanususnya stakeholder dibidang bisnis ekonomi dan sosial baik akademisi, pelaku bisnis, pemerhati bisnis kecil dan menengah dan masyarakat umum. Tujuan penelitian ini adalah memberikan gambaran dan masukan perusahaan khususnya kepada manajemen perusahaan, sebagai dasar pertimbangan dalam pengambilan keputusan strategis, termasuk  mengidentifikasi faktor-faktor eksternal dan internal bisnis apa saja yang berpengaruh signifikan terhadap perusahaan. Penelitian ini menggunakan pendekatan kualitatif dengan alat ukur analisis SWOT.
A Proposal for Classification of Additive Manufacturing in Architecture
Authors: ÜNAL Yeşim , ÇAĞDAŞ Gülen
Published: March 2022

The latest developments in computational design has caused a massive paradigm shift in contemporary architecture. While the power of the new computational tools allow the designers to design fluid and dynamic transformational forms replacing the rigid norms of current processes, it also accelerates the integration of design and making. Digital manufacturing and in particular Additive Manufacturing (AM) has shown to have a big impact on how designers think of complex mechanisms and geometries while designing. This paper is motivated by the latest developments in Additive Manufacturing (AM) in large scale structures and the opportunities arising from manufacturing components, modules and even monolith buildings. This paper is part of a larger research on Additive Manufacturing (AM) and has evolved organically out of necessity while trying to map out the latest developments about large scale AM processes. The aim of this paper is to better understand and position the latest developments therefore challenges on a number of diverse subjects through a proposed classification method.
Productive and economic efficiency of milk production in the Arab Republic of Egypt
Authors: Mahrous Hanan M. , Mostafa Yomna Shehata
Published: March 2022

This paper Identifies factors that affect the productivity and economic efficiency of dairy breeders. The research problem is focused on low production efficiency (milk production in Egypt compared to other countries), which is reflected in the lower average consumption of Egyptian animal protein than the level of safety. The research aims to show milk producers' productivity and economic efficiency from its various sources in the Ibrahimi and Minya al-Qamh Centres in the Al-Sharkia governorate. The research used SPSS V. 20 in linear, logarithmic, and double images to reach the best images, the results of which are consistent with statistical and economic logic. The study proved that the most important factors affecting the production of cow's milk were the amount of concentrated feed and the amount of human action, while the factors affecting buffalo milk production were the amount of green and dry feed. We conclude from the indicators of economic efficiency that Minya al-Qamh is better than that of The Patriarchs (except buffalo in the first category and this is consistent with the results of the production functions because production is done in the non-economic phase).
Effect of spraying humic acid and potassium fertilization on growth and yield of lettuce plant Lsuctuca Sativa L
Authors: Mahmood Yawooz H. , Samarrai Ghassan. F. Al. , Mahdi Wael. M. , Khaleel Rana. I. , Khalif Hyder. A.
Published: March 2022

A field experiment was conducted in  season 2019-2020 to study the effect of different levels  fertilization using humic acid and potassium on the growth of  lettuce plant. The experiment was conducted according to Complete Randomized Blocks Design(RCBD) and with two factors: the first is the ground fertilization factor using compound fertilization with levels of 200, 100 and 50 kg /ha and the second factor is foliar fertilization with humic acid with three concentrations (50, 25 and 12.5 ppm).  The results showed  increased in  root length, wet, dry weight and chlorophyll content  with higher values reached (16.1 and 16.7 / g), (97.7 and 101.1 / cm) ,(11.9 and 10.6 / g) and (76.52 and 70) using treatment  200 kg / ha  potassium and 50 ppm humic acid respectively. While the lowest rates were recorded with control treatment for all treatment. Vegetative characteristics recorded same response for  fertilization with level of 200 kg / ha and 50 ppm, the highest averages for stem length, leaf area, head diameter, head weight and head diameter with values (44.5 and 47.7), (8114 and 7255), (72.4 and 67.5), (1123 and 3.781) and (4.72 and 5.67) / cm
Evaluation of the genotoxicity in patients with HBV, HCV, and HCC using micronucleus and comet assay in Mosul City\Iraq
Authors: Alhamadany Alaa Younis Mahdy , Sadek Wajdi Sabeeh
Published: March 2022

Hepatitis B virus (HBV) and hepatitis C virus (HCV) have mutagenic effects on somatic cells. HBV and HCV may be showing these mutagenic effects through its viral proteins or through integrating into host DNA. The aim of this study was to determine whether HBV and HCV have a genotoxic effect on the DNA of oral epithelial cells. A cohort of 145 samples have been collected from participants  from the date of  5 \ 1 \ 2020 to  15\9\ 2021. Among those samples are (40 healthy controls, HBV 38, 44 HCV, and HCC 23) to make cytogenetic evaluation by observing the micronucleus (MNi) test and comet assay. For each individual, 100 cells were analyzed for comet assay. Around 100 cells were observed and MNi were scored for each individual. Our results showed significantly higher frequencies of MNi in HBV, HCV, and HCC patients groups than in the control group. There was no difference in MNi scores among HBV, HCV, HCC patients groups, and showed a significantly difference of study groups compared to healthy carriers. In conclusion:  chronic HBV, HCV, HCC patients have genomic instability as affected as patients because of their levels of DNA damage and MNi.
MRI brain image analysis using deep learning techniques and multi-class support vector machine
Authors: Anantharajan Shenbagarajan , Gunasekaran Shenbagalakshmi , Subramanian Thavasi
Published: March 2022

In recent times, an identification and classification of brain tumour become more essential to save human life. Brain tumour detection is considered most challenging problem and many researchers are finding optimized solution for early diagnosis. It occurs because of the irrepressible growth of cells in the brain and classified as malignant and benign tumour.  In this research work, an automatic brain tumour detection system using CNN with Softmax and CNN with Multiclass SVM (M-SVM). It was clearly comprehend that the correct learning procedures and matching must yield perfect results. A database of the medical image was complex to divide.  Classifying and identifying brain tumour a novel learning procedure, the combination of CNN and M-SVM were used to classify the input MRI Brin image is tumour or non-tumour. This Proposed method evaluated by the fig share dataset and proves the proposed method produced high accuracy.  Evaluation and testing of the process used 5 fold validation process with Harvard, Radiopaedia and Figshare dataset. The proposed methods evaluated using Figshare dataset and classifier produced classification accuracy of 98.9%  of CNN with Softmax and produced an accuracy of 99.2% of CNN with M-SVM.
Legal status of digital financial transactions in sharia economic perspective
Authors: Riyanti Rika
Published: March 2022

This literature review aims to gain understanding in the form of evidence of scientific studies that explain the legal status of digital financial transactions according to the knowledge of Islamic economics. The author believes that as technological civilization advances, it also impacts economic practices from conventional to modern ways. On the other hand, Islam also has a fundamental principle regulating business economic activities based on sharia law. To obtain evidence from field studies that support the problems of this study, the search for data has involved several sources of Islamic economics literature in economics and business journals both nationally and internationally that discuss issues of electronic transactions from an Islamic perspective. Based on the results of the study and discussion, we can conclude that the effects include the legal status of digital financial transactions according to the philosophy of Islamic sharia economics as far as the practice is following fiqh, which is the basic principle of transactions in muamalah studies, along with technological advances. Thus, this finding becomes helpful input for parties, including academics, in carrying out further studies of Islamic economic law.
Pendidikan Kesehatan Pijat Bayi Usia 3-6 Bulan Dapat Mempengaruhi Sikap Ibu
Authors: Syamsiah Siti , Arliyati Rizky , Lubis Rosmawaty
Published: March 2022

Background: The World Health Organization (WHO) in 2019 reported that the prevalence data for infants with growth and development disorders was 28.7% and Indonesia was included in the third country with the highest prevalence in the Southeast Asia region. Globally, about 20-40% of infants aged 0-2 years have problems with delays in the growth process due to a lack of stimulus in infants and a lack of mother's knowledge about baby massage. The problems of infant growth and development in developed countries include America 12-16%, Argentina 22% and Hongkong 23%.
Objective: To determine the effect of health education on baby massage aged 3-6 months on the attitude of mothers at BPM X Tangerang City.
Method: The research method used a quasi eksperimental. The study population of all mothers who have infants aged 3-6 months in BPM X Tangerang City regency as many as 52 respondents. The technique used in Proportional Sampling, The instrument used in data collection is questionnaire. Data analysis using Paired T-Test.
Results: From the results of the study before being given health education about baby massage aged 3-6 months, almost all of them had a negative attitude 41 (78.8%), and after being given health education about baby massage aged 3-6 months most of the respondents had a positive attitude 33 (63.5%). The results of the bivariate analysis showed that the average pre-test value was 1.210 with St. Deviation is 0,412 while for the post-test value obtained 1.630 with St.Deviation 0.486.
Conclusion: That there is a significant effect on the provision of health education about infant massage aged 3-6 months on the mother's attitude with a p-value 0.000.
Analisis Standar Operasional Prosedur Pencegahan Infeksi: Hand Hygiene
Authors: Solehudin  , Sarwili  , Purnama  , Agustina  , Rokhmiati  , Afrina  , Suryadi
Published: March 2022

Latar Belakang: Infeksi terkait perawatan kesehatan dianggap sebagai salah satu efek samping yang paling umum dalam penyediaan layanan perawatan kesehatan. Healthcare Associated Infections (HAIs)  adalah infeksi yang pertama kali muncul 48 jam atau lebih setelah dirawat di rumah sakit atau dalam waktu 30 hari setelah menerima perawatan kesehatan. Oleh karena itu diperlukan adanya Standar Operasional Prosedur Pencegahan Infeksi di rumah sakit yaitu tentang Hand Hygiene.
Tujuan:. Menganalisis Standar Operasional Prosedur Hand Hygiene berdasarkan hasil-hasil penelitian dalam artikel jurnal
Metode: Rancangan studi kasus menggunakan pendekatan analisis dokumen. Sampel pada penelitian ini adalah Standar Operasional Prosedur Hand Hygiene salah satu Rumah Sakit di Jakarta. Teknik sampling yang digunakan adalah Convenience Sampling. Pengumpulan data dilakukan dengan studi dokumentasi. Instrumen penelitian adalah peneliti sendiri dengan melakukan tahapan yang dimulai dari pencarian Standar Operasional Prosedur Hand Hygiene, artikel jurnal terkait, kemudian melakukan telaah dokumen dan telaah artikel.
Hasil: Prosedur Hand Hygiene dalam Standar Operasional Prosedur Hand Hygiene tersebut dibagi kedalam beberapa bagian. Pertama, prosedur kebersihan tangan dengan sabun dan air (Handwash) terdiri dari 10 (sepuluh) langkah. Kedua, prosedur kebersihan tangan dengan antiseptik (Handsrub) terdiri dari 7 (tujuh) langkah. Ketiga, prosedur kebersihan tangan bedah (Surgical Handwash) terdiri dari 15 (lima belas) langkah. Hand hygiene mempunyai pengaruh besar terhadap pencegahan terjadinya infeksi nosokomial di rumah sakit.
Kesimpulan: Penerapan Standar Operasional Prosedur Hand Hygiene mampu mencegah terjadinya Healthcare Associated Infections (HAIs).
Asuhan Keperawatan Pada Lansia Dengan Arthritis Rheumatoid
Authors: Solehudin  , Gunardi Saiful , Herliana Irma
Published: March 2022

Introduction: Rheumatoid arthritis is the most common autoimmune disease in the community. This disease is characterized by inflammation of the lining of the synovium of the joint. It can cause long-term joint damage, prolonged pain, loss of function and disability.
Objective: This study aims to determine nursing care for the elderly with a medical diagnosis of rheumatoid arthritis.
Methods: The research design used a case study with a nursing process approach. The sampling technique used is convenience sampling. The sample in this study was Mrs. U age 70 years. The research was conducted at the Jagakarsa Public Health Center, Jakarta in May 2021. The data was collected by means of interviews, observations, and documentation studies. The research instrument is a gerontic nursing care format.
Results: The results of nursing care on Ny. U was found that the client had fallen and sprained his leg two months ago. Currently the client feels pain in the left knee which is dislocated and looks swollen. Nursing diagnosis i.e. chronic pain related to physical injury agent
Conclusion: The priority nursing problem for clients is pain can be overcome by giving warm compresses.
DEVELOPMENT AND VALIDATION OF ANALYTICAL METHOD FOR SIMULTANEOUS ESTIMATION OF ELLAGIC ACID AND BERBERINE IN POLYHERBAL FORMULATION BY HPTLC
Authors: More Pratiksha S. , Jadhav Aruna P.
Published: March 2022

A rapid, precise, robust, and selective HPTLC technique has been developed for the simultaneous estimation of ellagic acid and berberine from a marketed polyherbal formulation. Chromatographic separation was performed over pre-coated silica gel TLC plates, via a linear ascending technique using toluene, ethyl acetate, acetic acid and formic acid as the mobile phase. Detection and quantification were achieved at 286 nm by spectro-densitometric analysis. Analytical performance of the proposed HPTLC method was validated according to the ICH guidelines for linearity, accuracy, precision, detection and quantitation limits, robustness and specificity. The regression analysis data indicated a good linear relationship for the calibration plots for ellagic acid and berberine in the range of 200-800 ng spot-1 each, and regression coefficients were 0.9924 and 0.9951, respectively. The proposed method can also be used for the estimation of these phytoconstituents in other polyherbal formulations.
DEVELOPMENT AND VALIDATION OF ANALYTICAL METHOD FOR QUANTITATION OF CLOFARABINE
Authors:   Department of Quality Assurance, Ali Allana College of Pharmacy, Akkalkuwa, Nandurbar-425 415, Maharashtra, India, Shirman Asif , Khan Gulam J. , Ansari Yaasir A. , Qazi Shoeb , Inamdar Z.E. , Siddiqi Hifjurrahman , Syed Umar F. , Syed Tasqeeruddin , Syeda Shaheen
Published: March 2022

This experiment aims to develop and validate the RP-HPLC method for clofarabine in a bulk and pharmaceutical dosage form. Chromatographic separation was achieved on Inertsil ODS 3V (150× 4.6 mn) diameter column. The mobile phase comprised of phosphate buffer (pH 4.0): methanol (40:60) at a flow rate of 1 mL min-1 and all eluents were detected at 270 nm. The runtime was 10 minutes. Calibration curves at five levels for clofarabine were linear in the range of 10-30 µg mL-1. Accuracy for clofarabine was studied in the range of 50-150 % quality control standard levels. A validated method was found to be accurate, reproducible, linear, precise, and robust.
Neutrosophic set with Adaptive Neuro-Fuzzy Inference System for Liver Tumor Segmentation and Classification Model
Authors:   Department of Computer Science, Al-Baha University, Al-Baha City, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Alghamdi Mohammed I.
Published: March 2022

Lung cancer is the abnormal development of cells in the lung causes serious risk to the health since lung has an interconnected system of blood vessel and lymphatic channel exposed to metastasis. The survival rate of lung cancer depends greatly on the earlier diagnosis and staging of the lung cancer. Computed Tomography (CT) image is commonly employed for lung cancer diagnosis since they offer data regarding distinct portions of the lung. The exactness of finding tumor location, volume and shape acting a major role in positive treatment and diagnosis of tumor. This article designs a novel neutrosophic set with adaptive neuro-fuzzy inference system for liver tumor segmentation and classification (NSANFIS-LTSC) model. The presented NSANFIS-LTSC model aims to identify and classify the presence of liver tumor from medical images. The presented NSANFIS-LTSC model primarily undergoes pre-processing to eradicate the noise. Followed by, the neutrosophic set (NS) based segmentation is applied to identify the affected tumor regions in the CT images. Besides, DenseNet-169 model is utilized to create feature vectors and dragonfly algorithm (DFA) is applied to tune the hyper parameters of the DenseNet-169 model. Finally, ANFIS classifier is exploited for the occurrence and classification of liver tumor. The simulation analysis of the NSANFIS-LTSC model is experimented using benchmark dataset and the results are investigated under several aspects. The simulation outcome reported the betterment of the NSANFIS-LTSC model over the recent methodologies.
Graded Mean Integral Distance Measure and VIKOR Strategy Based MCDM Skill in Trapezoidal Neutrosophic Number
Authors:   Department of Basic Science, Academy of Technology, Adisaptagram, Hooghly, 712502, India, Chakraborty Avishek ,   Department of Mathematics, IIESTS, Howrah, W.B- 71103, India,   Laboratory of Information Processing, Faculty of Science Ben MSik, University Hassan II, B.P 7955, Sidi Othman, Casablanca, Morocco,   Faculty of Engineering and Natural Sciences, Bahcesehir University, Istanbul, Turkey, Banik Baisakhi , Broumi Said , Salahshour Soheil
Published: March 2022

This article exceedingly induces a completely new impression of graded mean integral representation in trapezoidal neutrosophic number domain corresponding to each membership function. Furthermore employing these integral representations, a new fangled graded mean integral distance measure is produced between two trapezoidal neutrosophic numbers. Notably, a numerical business economy based Multi Criteria Decision Making (MCDM) problem is fabricated along with the explication of neutrosophic theory to authenticate our suggested course of action in the decision making policy with the prominent solution scheme of VlseKriterijumska Optimizcija I Kaompromisno Resenje (VIKOR) technique for recognising the best alternative from a finite set. Lastly, the comparison work acts as an additional encouragement of our proposed scheme.
Trash to Hryvnias: The economics of electricity generation from landfill gas in Ukraine
Authors: Kurbatova Tetiana , Sidortsov Roman
Published: March 2022

Utilization of landfill gas for electricity generation should be an attractive option for Ukraine in light of the country’s rapidly growing municipal solid waste problem, the influx of intermittent renewable electricity into the national grid, and renewable energy adoption commitments. However, the deployment of landfill gas power plants has been slow vis-à-vis other alternative energy technologies despite the existing government incentives. This article aims to help understanding this trend by investigating the economic feasibility of landfill gas power plants. The research focuses on determining the Levelized Cost of Electricity of these electricity generation facilities and comparing it to the feed-in tariff available to landfill gas electricity producers. The results show making an investment into a landfill gas-fired power plant is an appealing strategy due to a potential high and quick return on investment at 5.1 years. This leads to the ultimate conclusion that economic feasibility is not a cause for the slow adoption of landfill gas as a source of renewable electricity generation in Ukraine. In addition, the article identifies several potential barriers to landfill gas electricity generation deployment to be investigated in future research.
Effects of Preoperative Carbohydrate-rich Drinks on Immediate Postoperative Outcomes in Total Knee Arthroplasty: A Randomized Controlled Trial
Authors: Kadado Allen , Shaw Jonathan H. , Ayoola Ayooluwa S. , Akioyamen Noel O. , North W. Trevor , Charters Michael A.
Published: March 2022

Background:

This study investigates the effects of preoperative carbohydrate-rich drinks on postoperative outcomes after primary total knee arthroplasty.

Methods:

We prospectively randomized 153 consecutive patients undergoing primary total knee arthroplasty at one institution. Patients were assigned to one of three groups: group A (50 patients) received a carbohydrate-rich drink; group B (51 patients) received a placebo drink; and group C (52 patients) did not receive a drink (control). All healthcare personnel and patients were blinded to group allocation. Controlling for demographics, we analyzed the rate of postoperative nausea and vomiting, length of stay, opiate consumption, pain scores, serum glucose, adverse events, and intraoperative and postoperative fluid intake.

Results:

Demographics and comorbidities were similar among the groups. There were no significant differences in surgical interventions or experience. Surgical fluid intake and total blood loss were similar among the three groups (P = 0.47, P = 0.23). Furthermore, acute postoperative outcomes (ie, pain, episodes of nausea, and length of stay) were similar across all three groups. There were no significant differences in adverse events between the three groups (P = 0.13). There was a significant difference in one-time postoperative bolus between the three groups (P = 0.02), but after multivariate analysis, it did not demonstrate significance. None of the intervention group were readmitted, whereas 5.9% and 11.5% were readmitted in the placebo and control groups, respectively (P = 0.047). The chance of 90-day readmission was reduced in group A compared with group C (odds ratio, 0.08; 95% confidence interval, 0.01 to 0.72; P = 0.02). There were no differences in other postoperative outcome measurements.

Conclusion:

This randomized controlled trial demonstrated that preoperative carbohydrate loading does not improve immediate postoperative outcomes, such as nausea and vomiting; however, it demonstrated that consuming fluid preoperatively proved no increased risk of adverse outcomes and there was a trend toward decrease of one-time boluses postoperatively.

Clinical Trials Registry:

NCT03380754
Comparison of Total Knee Arthroplasty Outcomes Between Renal Transplant and End Stage Renal Disease Patients
Authors: Stavrakis Alexandra I. , Li Alan K. , Uquillas Carlos , Photopoulos Christos
Published: March 2022

Introduction:

Patients with end-stage renal disease (ESRD) have increased risk for periprosthetic joint infection (PJI) due to their predisposition for bacteremia and subsequent implant inoculation secondary to dialysis. PJI risk is also elevated in transplant patients secondary to chronic immunosuppressive therapy. The purpose of this study was to compare medical and surgical complications after primary total knee arthroplasty (TKA) in patients with ESRD or renal transplant (RT).

Methods:

This was a retrospective review from the PearlDiver database. International Classification of Diseases and Current Procedural Terminology codes were used to identify patients with ESRD or RT who underwent primary TKA for osteoarthritis from 2015 to 2019. Univariate and multivariable logistic regression analyses were done for medical complications up to 90 days and surgical complications up to 2 years.

Results:

Within 90 days of TKA, patients with RT were less likely to develop pneumonia (odds ratio [OR] 0.46, 95% confidence interval [CI] 0.23 to 0.84, P = 0.018) and wound dehiscence (OR 0.46, 95% CI 0.21 to 0.90, P = 0.015). Patients with RT had a lower risk for PJI at 1 year (OR 0.61, 95% CI 0.36 to 0.99, P = 0.017) and at 2 years (OR 0.56, 95% CI 0.34 to 0.88, P = 0.017) after primary TKA.

Discussion:

Consideration should be given to delaying TKA in patients with ESRD who are RT candidates.
Կենտրոնական նյարդային համակարգի հերմինոգեն ուռուցքների տարածվածությունը, դասակարգումը, կլինիկական պատկերը, ախտորոշումը և բուժումը երեխաների շրջանում
Authors: Հովեյան Ջ. Ա. , Պապյան Ռ. Խ. , Սարգսյան Լ. Ռ. , Մխիթարյան Ա. Գ. , Ասատրյան Է. Ա. , Դանելյան Ս. Հ. , Բարդախչյան Ս. Գ.
Published: March 2022

Primary CNS germ cell tumors are a heterogeneous group of neoplasms. The incidence of these tumors depends on the geographical location. The risk of CNS GCT is two to threefold higher in Asian / Pacific Islanders compared to Americans. Factors affecting the treatment and prognosis of diseases are the histological characteristics of the tumor, the presence or absence of distal metastases and the level of tumor markers in plasma and CSF. Currently, the most effective treatment option is neoadjuvant chemotherapy followed by a reduced dose and volume of radiation therapy. Depending on the histological characteristics of the tumor, treatment can provide a survival rate of up to 90%.
Միկրոբիոմի դերը կորյակային հիվանդության ախտածագման մեջ
Authors: Թոփչյան Ա. Պ. , Քեշիշյան Ա. Ա. , Խաչիկյան Խ. Մ.
Published: March 2022

The article presents the main types of microorganisms of the human skin microbiota, the difference between the facial skin microbiota of patients with acne and healthy individuals. The role of such microorganisms as Cutibacterium acnes, Cutibacterium granulosum, Staphilococcus epidermidis, Staphilococcus aureus, Malassezia species in the pathogenesis of acne, as well as antagonism between Staphilococcus epidermidis and Cutibacterium acnes, etc. are presented. New approaches to the treatment of acne are proposed, in particular, the use of prebiotics, phages and vaccines.
A Survey on Attacks and Detection Mechanisms in VANET
Authors: Sumra Irshad Ahmed Sumra
Published: March 2022

Vehicular ad hoc network (VANET) has grown to be foremost up and coming talented and rapidly uprising network or matrix in modern vehicles and this matrix is termed as mobile ad hoc network (MANET). This matrix consists of important and intelligent nodes (vehicles) and certain computing devices named as road side unit (RSU) which are responsible for the communication of vehicles with other vehicles and with RSU as well. Vehicles can communicate with other vehicles on the roads to avoid road accidents and traffic jams on busy roads to save valuable time. This communication is done with the help of unauthentic means of wireless medium which makes the communication possible through air using certain waves like radio waves of high frequency. Because of its immense essence, these matrices are vulnerable to assaults which might cause life threatening circumstances and innocent lives may be lost. If there is any fault in the matrix it can cause serious damage to lives of innocent people so to avoid such significant and serious instances, it is important and necessary that there must be some tools and methods regarding to safety which can observe and find out attacks or assaults like this in the matrix. The purpose of this study is to discuss assaults on VANET and to describe methods to find out the presence of such assaults and to suggest the ways to secure vehicular matrix. Certain and common types of assaults are categorized and discussed and the consequences of such assaults are also explained. This paper also discusses the possible expositions and pros and cons of these expositions.
Security in Vehicular Ad hoc Network (VANET) using Trusted Platform Module (TPM): A Survey
Authors: Irshad Ahmed Irshad Ahmed
Published: March 2022

Vehicular Ad hoc Networks (VANETs) are gaining more attention from automobile industries due to user safety on highway. However, security and safety critical issues need to be resolved before deployment of VANET in real environment. In this paper, we are providing a comprehensive survey on the usage of trusted platform module (TPM) in VANET. VANET is a open wireless environment where vehicle can communicate with other vehicles and also with roadside unit where any infected rogue vehicle can perform malicious actions on fellow vehicles. Security threats caused by rogue vehicles can endanger life of passengers. Trust is an important key factor and it can be introduced inside VANET environment using TPM hardware. The core purpose of this survey is to highlight the security threats in VANET and provide security architecture built upon TPM to mitigate all discussed threats.
Bank Frauds Using Digital Devices and the Role of Business Ethics
Authors: Malik Aftab Ahmad
Published: March 2022

The paper focuses on the use of digital devices to commit the banking frauds in collaboration with bank employees. There have been enormous cases of small and large size embezzlements, illegal deductions and frauds with customers. Most of these frauds are accomplished using digital devices. The recent developments in computer networking, detection of illegal access to accounts by unauthorised attackers and hackers have made the task of protection to customers easier. This paper considers the role of business ethics in banking sector which may serve as a deterrent force for the employees. Several studies haverevealedthattheimplementationofcodebusinessethics producedencouragingresults.
Causes, Prevention and Law Concerned With Cyber Child Pornography
Authors: Nizami Syeda Marrium
Published: March 2022

One of innocent creature of this universe is children and sexually harassing innocent children under the age of eighteen via internet is called child pornography. It is an alarming cybercrime today. People involved in these acts use animated cartoons, films, videos, images and magazines to satisfy sexual desires. This article describes the types of child pornography, associated risk factors and preventive legal measures adopted in Pakistan and worldwide. Access to internet and uncontrolled usage has led to increased child molestation cases. Paedophile cases in Pakistan led to the formulation of new laws under the United Nations Children's Rights Convention (UNCRC). Role of Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) and Non-government Organizations (NGOs) is also discussed. The Source siteswhere the exchange of porn material occur is dark web, its usage and how law enforcement agencies trying to shut it down are made clear here. The tools and techniques helpful in the investigation of child pornography are briefly discussed.
Mudanças na educação superior em cursos da saúde: análise da evasão no curso noturno de Odontologia da Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul
Authors: De Souza Juliana Maciel , Toassi Ramona Fernanda Ceriotti
Published: March 2022

A partir da proposta do Programa de Apoio ao Plano de Reestruturação e Expansão dasUniversidades Federais (REUNI), a Faculdade de Odontologia da Universidade Federal doRio Grande do Sul (UFRGS), que possui um curso diurno de Odontologia desde 1898,iniciou, em 2010, o curso noturno. Entendendo que, além de garantir o acesso ao ensinosuperior são necessárias condições de permanência do estudante no curso até sua conclusão, opresente artigo propôs-se a analisar a evasão no curso noturno de Odontologia, no períodoentre 2010 e fevereiro de 2014. O trabalho faz parte de dissertação vinculada ao Programa dePós-graduação em Ensino na Saúde – Mestrado Profissional da UFRGS. A coleta de dadosaconteceu por meio de análise documental (históricos escolares e relatórios do sistema degraduação) e entrevistas semiestruturadas com estudantes e professores do curso (n=14). Osdados quantitativos foram digitados no software IBM SPSS Statistics para Windows eanalisados por meio da distribuição de frequências. Já os dados qualitativos foraminterpretados pela análise de conteúdo de Bardin com o apoio do software ATLAS.ti. Opercentual de evasão do curso observado no período foi de 19,9%. Dos estudantes evadidos,79,2% saíram do curso noturno para cursar Odontologia no período diurno na mesmainstituição. Os principais aspectos relacionados à evasão foram a duração de oito anos docurso (considerado muito longo), a melhor adaptação ao horário diurno de estudo e aoportunidade de realizar a transferência interna para o curso de período diurno. Estudantesrelataram que ter um bom emprego durante o dia, poder cursar disciplinas no semestreseguinte, em caso de reprovação, e um menor tempo de duração do curso são fatores quepodem influenciar a permanência no curso. Os resultados encontrados podem subsidiar aproposição de estratégias para a permanência do estudante no curso até sua conclusão.
Saberes Plurais: Educação na Saúde - um projeto de educação diferenciado
Authors: De Albuquerque Paulo Peixoto , Blank Danilo , Toassi Ramona Fernanda Ceriotti , Machado Carmen Lucia Bezerra
Published: March 2022

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AVALIAÇÃO DA PÓS-GRADUAÇÃO PROFISSIONAL E A PRODUÇÃO DE CONHECIMENTO CIENTÍFICO-TECNOLÓGICO EM SAÚDE COLETIVA
Authors: Warmling Cristine Maria
Published: March 2022

A relevância do I ENCONTRO DE PROGRAMAS DE PÓS-GRADUAÇÃO PROFISSIONAL EM SAÚDE COLETIVA DA REGIÃO SUL e I MOSTRA DE PRODUÇÃO CIENTÍFICO-TECNOLÓGICA EM SAÚDE COLETIVA fundamenta-se na recente expansão de Programas de Pós-graduação (PPGs) na modalidade profissional da área da Saúde Coletiva e no papel que representam para a inovação da produção científico-tecnológica frente as soluções para os problemas que apresentam o Sistema Único de Saúde.O tema principal do encontro foi a Avaliação da Pós-graduação Profissional e a Produção de Conhecimento CientíficoTecnológico em Saúde Coletiva. O evento reuniu Programas de Pós-graduação Modalidade Profissional da Região Sul (Rio Grande do Sul, Santa Catarina e Paraná), que atuam na área da Saúde Coletiva e afins, para enfrentar um amplo debate sobre a temática do desenvolvimento e avaliação de processos de ensino, pesquisa e produção científico-tecnológica no campo da pós-graduação modalidade profissional.As instituições idealizadoras, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul (UFRGS) e Grupo Hospitalar Conceição (GHC), por meio de seus respectivos mestrados profissionais – Ensino na Saúde e Avaliação de Tecnologias para o Sistema Único de Saúde –, estabeleceram parceria tomando para si a responsabilidade de organizar e promover uma grade de apresentações e debates para dar conta do desafio da temática.O suplemento da revista ‘Saberes Plurais: Educação na Saúde’ que ora apresenta-se foi produzido com o objetivo de abranger os anais das produções científico-tecnológicas inscritas no evento.
A IMPORTÂNCIA DO MESTRADO PROFISSIONAL PARA O FORTALECIMENTO DA QUALIFICAÇÃO DOS PROFISSIONAIS NO SUS
Authors: Meneses Michele Neves , Toassi Ramona Fernanda Ceriotti
Published: March 2022

O presente relato de experiência faz reflexão sobre a importância do mestrado profissional para o fortalecimento da qualificação dos profissionais do Sistema Único de Saúde (SUS) à luz da Educação Permanente em Saúde e da Educação Popular em Saúde. A Educação Permanente em Saúde (EPS) propõe que os processos de formação dos profissionais da saúde sejam estruturados a partir da problematização do seu processo de trabalho, propondo a transformação das práticas profissionais e da própria organização do trabalho.
A tutoria nas residências em saúde: um novo contexto de atuação de educação na saúde
Authors: Pereira Malviluci Campos , Rocha Cristianne Maria Famer
Published: March 2022

A formação de trabalhadores em serviço e a mediação profissional-estudante transversalizam este texto, mostrando-se relevantes às discussões sobre o ensino na saúde. Através de uma pesquisa analítico-descritiva, o objetivo foi descrever atividades, papéis e funções do tutor/trabalhador. A tutoria mostra-se como papel reconhecido no contexto de formação em saúde, contudo sua atuação não é explorada no âmbito acadêmico. Nas Residências em Saúde no Brasil, as mudanças na regulamentação da função dos atores/trabalhadores geraram, ao longo do tempo, confusões em relação aos papéis desempenhados. Devido à diversidade de configuração dos Programas de Residência no Brasil, percebe-se a necessidade de continuar a explorar este tema voltando-se para a realidade de atuação na prática.
Percepções dos profissionais de saúde do SUS sobre religiosidade/espiritualidade no contexto hospitalar
Authors: Silva Tiago D'Oliveira , Marques Luciana Fernandes
Published: March 2022

Sendo o Brasil um país de uma enorme diversidade religiosa, pode-se inferir que a demanda para trabalhar as intersecções da religiosidade e espiritualidade (R/E) nos atendimentos de saúde pode ser maior do que o esperado e maior do que os profissionais de saúde estejam preparados para lidar. Este trabalho buscou investigar se os profissionais de saúde de um hospital-escola de Porto Alegre têm algum aprendizado formal dentro das suas formações sobre o tema da R/E e o quanto estão receptivos para lidar com religiosidades/espiritualidades diferentes da sua e talvez desconhecidas. Foi feita uma entrevista semiestruturada com 14 profissionais de saúde (médicos, enfermeiros, psicólogos e assistentes sociais) com o objetivo de conhecer as percepções deles no que se refere a como abordam a questão da R/E no contexto hospitalar. Após análise de conteúdo, os resultados foram divididos em três eixos temáticos: boas e más práticas de assistência espiritual no contexto hospitalar, R/E na saúde e formação. Cada um desses eixos foi subdividido e agrupado em outras categorias. Foi possível observar que o tema da R/E aparece cotidianamente no contexto hospitalar, ora promovendo reflexões e incentivando uma maior integralidade no cuidado com o paciente, ora sendo invisível ou de difícil abordagem. As conclusões apontam para a necessidade de maior inserção do tema da R/E na graduação e maior oferta de educação continuada nesses temas no sentido de gerar uma formação mais adequada para que os profissionais de saúde no contexto hospitalar possam instrumentalizar-se com essa temática.