bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
El sufrimiento frente a la etapa final de la vida
Authors: Revello Rubén Óscar , Rosales Maria de la Victoria
Published: September 2023

La complejidad de una enfermedad terminal pone en evidencia la vulnerabilidad del ser humano ante el dolor y el sufrimiento, y acentúa la crisis subjetiva que acompaña no solo al paciente, sino también al médico que lo asiste. Revisamos la propuesta de un estudio posicionado en la ética del cuidado de quienes necesitan atención integral en el final de la vida. Nos referimos a la investigación titulada “Final de vida, cuidados paliativos y empatía. Manejo de la empatía como recurso fundamental frente a la toma de decisiones al final de la vida” (1). Un extracto de dicho trabajo señala la importancia de que los médicos puedan ubicar el sufrimiento del paciente separado de ellos mismos, de manera que sostengan una resonancia empática que los posicione con capacidad para entrar en el mundo del paciente y su enfermedad, con firmeza personal y profesional. Definimos un espacio de reflexión acerca del sentido del sufrimiento, su correlato en la práctica clínica y un argumento fundamental al momento de proponer una legislación vinculada al final de la vida.
High tibial osteotomy as a treatment protocol for osteoarthritis of a knee- time for a change?
Authors: Avinash C K  , Goutham D V  , Keshav Murthy D  , Sachin H G
Published: September 2023

Osteoarthritis is a common degenerative condition of the joints, consisting of retrogressive sequence of cell and matrix changes that result in loss of articular cartilage structure and function. It affects all ethnic groups in all geographic locations. There are several treatment options available for early OA knee including non pharmacological, pharmacological treatment and various surgical treatment. An arthroplasty is a good option for low demand and older patients there remains a significant concern regarding the longevity of implant, particularly in younger patients whereas high tibial osteotomy is joint preserving surgery . The normal anatomical tibial bone shape is maintained after the HTO, which allows for conversion to knee replacement if required in future . Early ambulation and weight bearing on operated limb is possible with use of orthofix .Orthofix does not require additional surgery for implant removal and bone graft is also not needed.
Assessing Patient’s Factors for the Delay in Operative Treatment for Acute Intestinal Obstruction and Postoperative Complications
Authors: Basir Mohammad Abul Kalam , Hasan Mahboob , Momtaj Shormin , Ahmed Sohel , Islam Mohammad Tarequl
Published: September 2023

Background: Acute intestinal obstruction is one of the most common surgical emergencies worldwide. Mortality and morbidity increase markedly with late presentation. So, it demands an increased awareness regarding the danger of delaying the treatment. This study aims to explore the causes of delay in operative treatment for Acute Intestinal Obstruction. We carried out the study in the Department of Surgery, Combined Military Hospital, Chattogram Cantonment, Bangladesh. A total of 50 patients were prospectively studied, evaluated, and managed. Patients of acute intestinal obstruction attend in Department of Surgery, Combined Military Hospital Chattogram (CMH Chattogram). The patients were divided into six age groups. A maximum of 18(36%) number was found in 51-60 years, and the mean(±SD) age of the study patients was 39.9±16 years with a range from 1-65 years. In the sex distribution of the study patients, it was observed that 41 (82%) were male and 09 (18%) were female. Forty patients (80%) had no history of previous abdominal operations. Ten patients (20%) develop a single complication, while 13(26%) develop multiple complications. Acute intestinal obstruction is one of the most typical surgical emergencies worldwide. A large proportion of patients with acute intestinal obstruction do not receive appropriate treatment due to pre-admission delay resulting in poor outcomes.
Risk Factors for Low Birth Weight Babies in Women Delivered in a Tertiarry Referral Hospital
Authors: Akhtar Shahida , Zaman Faria , Begum Mahmuda , Fatema Bushra
Published: September 2023

Background: Low birth weight is an important indicator of reproductive health and general health status of population. LBW is considered as the single most important predictor of infant mortality, especially of deaths within the first month of life. It is also a significant determinant of infant and childhood morbidity, particularly of neurodevelopmental impairments such as mental retardation and learning disabilities. This study aimed to determine the risk factors associated with low birth weight. Material & Methods: It was a prospective cross sectional observational study carried out in the Department of Obstetrics & Gynaecology, Dhaka Medical College, Dhaka, during the period of January 2012 to June 2012. Total 308 samples were included in this study. All women ≥28 weeks of pregnancy who delivered a LBW baby during six months of study period were selected. The database was processed by the application of statistical package SPSS for windows version 24. Results: This study shows most frequent maternal age group was 20-25 years. The mean maternal age was 23.86±4.82 years. Fifty three percent (53%)were female and 46.76% were male babies. Low birth weight was associated with inadequate Antental care, pre-delivery weight <55 kg, height <145 cm, low socio-economic status, and anemia. ln LBW babies’ mother having regular antenatal care (23.8%\. The incidence of mild anemia was 10.71 o/o, moderate anemia 32.79% and there were 2.60% cases of severe anemia. Maternal factors including maternal height (27.92%), maternal weight (36.36%), anaemia (43.50%), placenta praevia (12.18%), eclampsia (20.29%), PROM (24.35%), preterm labour (15.42%), severe PET (8.12%), twin pregnancy (17.86%), heart disease (2.44%) and DM (1.620/o) were associated with low birth weight. 62.01% mothers had average food intake, 37.99o/o had poor food intake. Conclusion: The incidence of low birth weight is 19.05%. Maternal height, maternal weight, ANC, anemia, eclampsia, preeclampsia, PROM, preterm labor, sever PET, twin pregnancy and heart disease were associated with low birth weight. There is a need for national prospective research project to study the low birth weight problem at the national level. There is also a need to discourage teenage pregnancies and to encourage utilization of mother and child health services, and treat concomitant illnesses during pregnancy. Maternal malnutrition, inadequate antenatal care and poor weight gain during pregnancy are significant predictors for delivery of a low birth weight neonate.
Evaluating the Impact of Surgical Occurrence of Bile Duct Injuries in Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy- A Retrospective Observational study
Authors: MS Uddin , SA Sobhan , A Sakib
Published: September 2023

Background: Laparoscopic cholecystectomy (LC) is the gold standard for treating gallstone disease, offering numerous benefits over traditional open cholecystectomy. However, bile duct injuries (BDIs) are a significant complication, contributing to substantial morbidity and mortality. This study aims to evaluate the incidence, causes, risk factors, treatments, and outcomes of BDIs in laparoscopic cholecystectomy in Bangladesh. Material & Methods: This retrospective observational study was conducted at the Department of Hepatobiliary, Pancreatic and Liver Transplant Surgery, Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University, Al-Manar Hospital Limited, and Abeer General Hospital, Dhaka, Bangladesh. During this period, a total of 1255 complete hospital records of laparoscopic cholecystectomy conducted over the last 5 years at the study hospital were selected for the study following inclusion and exclusion criteria. Results: Out of laparoscopic cholecystectomy cases, 20 (1.64%) patients experienced BDIs. The most common cause of BDI was clipping or transection of the duct (33.33%), followed by mistaken anatomy (22.22%) and ischemic injury due to clip (18.52%). Acute cholecystitis was the most prevalent risk factor (37.04%). Standard laparoscopic cholecystectomy was performed in 83.33% of BDI cases, with the remaining 16.67% undergoing single-incision laparoscopic cholecystectomy. The majority of patients (74.07%) had no complications after BDI treatment, while 18.52% experienced minor complications, 5.56% had major complications, and 1.85% resulted in mortality. Conclusion: This study highlights the importance of meticulous surgical technique, early recognition, and appropriate management of bile duct injuries in laparoscopic cholecystectomy. By continually refining our understanding of the factors contributing to BDIs and implementing evidence-based strategies to prevent and manage this complication, we can optimize patient outcomes and ensure the highest standards of care in laparoscopic cholecystectomy.
Pediatric Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy: Clinical Significance of Cases
Authors: Nooruzzaman Md. , Hossain A.K.M. Zahid , Shabuj Mohammad Kamrul Hassan , Mondal Susankar Kumar , Mahammad Noor , Islam K M Saiful , Munmun Umme Habiba Dilshad , Atiquzzaman Tarafder Mohammad
Published: September 2023

Background: Cholecystectomy in children is relatively uncommon, despite being one of the most common surgical procedures in adults. However, the number of cholecystectomies in children has increased over the past two decades. The most common reason for juvenile patients to have cholecystectomy, according to a few research conducted on Western cultures, is biliary dyskinesia. However, in the majority of pediatric patients, gallstones are the cause of symptomatic gallbladder illness. The aim of this study was to describe the characteristics of pediatric patients who underwent laparoscopic cholecystectomy. Material & Methods: This was a retrospective study and was conducted in the Department of Pediatric Surgery of Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University, Dhaka, Bangladesh during the period from May,2017 to February, 2020. In our study, we included 24 cases with gallbladder illness who underwent pediatric laparoscopic cholecystectomy. Results: A total 24 pediatric patients underwent laparoscopic cholecystectomy during the study period. Out of them 17 (70.8%) were 10 to 18 years old and 7 were below 10 years old. The cases comprised 10 male (41.7%) and 14 female (58.3%). Mean body weight was 53.3 Kg. Mean height was 151.3 cm and mean BMI was 24.43 Kg/m2,with 15 patients(62.5%) being overweight. Fever (83.3%) and vomiting (79.2%) were the most common presenting feature. Most of the cases (87.5%) presented with multiple gall stone. 33.3% of patient comes with anemia ,where hemolytic disorder is predominant comprising 29.3% of patient. Comparison between overweight and non overweight patients reveal that preoperative complications like CBD dilatation, CBD stone and choledocholithiasis were significantly high in overweight patients. Conclusion: In conclusion, cholecystectomy is rarely performed in pediatric populations. We found Laparoscopic cholecystectomy (LC) is a safe and effective treatment for pediatric cholelithiasis. The cause of the increased incidence of pediatric cholelithiasis is obesity and life style as well as its natural history, must be investigated further.
Effect of Excessive Use of Digital Devices on the Vision of Growing Children Between 5-20 Years of Age
Authors: Mahmud Jahir Uddin , Ali Md Feroj , Siddique Abu Bakar , Hossain Md Naiem
Published: September 2023

Background: The widespread use of digital devices among children has raised concerns about the potential adverse effects on their vision. This study aimed to investigate the impact of digital devices on the vision of growing children in Bangladesh, focusing on the prevalence of various vision problems and the effect of a -0.50 D Spherical Concave Lens on these issues. Material & Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted in a private chamber of Dhaka, Bangladesh, over 16 months (March 2021-July 2022). A total of 428 children aged 5-20 years were selected, and data was collected using a structured questionnaire through in-person interviews with participants and their legal guardians. Informed consent and ethical approval were obtained. Data analysis was conducted using SPSS V.25 software. Results: The study found a high prevalence of myopia (26.87%), asthenopia (10%), eye strain (8%), and mild astigmatism (5%) among the participants. Autorefraction measurements ranged from -2.00D to -10.00 Diopters, with minimal final correction required. The use of a -0.50 D Spherical Concave Lens demonstrated significant improvements in asthenopia, eye strain, and mild astigmatism. Conclusion: Our findings highlight the adverse effects of digital devices on the vision of growing children and the potential benefits of interventions, such as the use of a -0.50 D Spherical Concave Lens, in alleviating these issues. Further research and the development of public health policies and educational programs are needed to promote eye health and reduce the adverse effects of digital device use on children’s vision.
A língua brasileira e a colonialidade: marcas de um passado muito presente
Authors: Dal Pozz Daniela Fátima , Rossato da Luz Rudson Adriano , De Rosa Geraldo Antônio
Published: September 2023

A chegada de espanhóis e portugueses à América Latina é chamada de colonização. O Brasil, especificamente, tornou-se colônia de Portugal. Dessa colonização, surge a colonialidade, que existiu e continua existindo na atualidade. Considerando isso, este estudo visa a pesquisar aspectos gerais da colonialidade, especialmente no Brasil, e como sua relação com a língua se fez/faz presente na Língua Portuguesa brasileira e as marcas que ela tem deixado na sociedade quanto ao aspecto linguístico. Assim sendo, este artigo possui caráter de revisão de literatura.
Careers Library: Unconventional collaboration to boost learning
Authors: Usova Tatiana
Published: September 2023

The pressure on higher education institutions to produce employment-ready graduates is high, and academic libraries can contribute to this goal by collaborating with non-academic departments. The Georgetown University in Qatar library partnered with the Career Services Centre and the Alumni office in launching Careers Library programme that expanded on the idea of the Human Library by creating an online week-long event aimed at empowering senior students with the knowledge and skills necessary to succeed in professional life after graduation.
This practice paper illustrates how the library can engage in broader activities beyond information literacy instruction and leverage alumni relationships to develop students’ competencies. The collaboration proved to be beneficial and it fits well within the framework of library outreach activities. The value to the academic community is that this event can be easily replicated and it offers an easy way to draw on the expertise of alumni willing to give back to their school.
The Impact of Fiscal Policies on Unemployment: An Empirical Evidence For Türkiye
Authors: SONGUR Mehmet , GÖKPINAR Seher , SERTKAYA Burak
Published: September 2023

The economic policies implemented in a country can directly or indirectly affect many macroeconomic indicators. One of these macroeconomic indicators is the unemployment rate. The government's aim to reduce unemployment with the economic policies they implement. Especially in times of crisis, fiscal policies come to the fore, find a wider application area and support employment. The effects of fiscal policies may differ between expansionary and contractionary policies. The aim of this study is to investigate the effect of fiscal policies implemented in Türkiye on unemployment. For this purpose, monthly data for the period 2014:1-2022:12 were used in the study. In the study, public expenditures, direct and indirect tax revenues are used to represent fiscal policy. The ARDL bounds test was used in the analysis. In addition, the frequency domain causality test developed by Breitung and Candelon (2006) was used to the robustness check of the findings. The findings show that increases in government expenditures increase unemployment in the long run. On the other hand, while increases in indirect taxes reduce unemployment, increases in direct taxes have no effect on unemployment. The findings obtained from the causality test also support this situation.
IDENTIFICATION OF ANTS (Formicidae) IN THE MANGROVE FOREST AREA OF TATENGESAN VILLAGE, SOUTHEAST MINAHASA
Authors: Leunufna Delvy Regina , Rayer Debby Jacqueline Jochebed , Rompas Christny Ferdina Evie , Lawalata Helen Joan , Rawung Livana Dethris
Published: September 2023

Ants are a group of social insects that belong to the order Hymenoptera and the Family Formicidae. This study aims to determine the type of ants (Formicidae) in the Mangrove Area of Tatengesan Village, Southeast Minahasa. This research occurred in Tatengesan Village, Posumaen District, Southeast Minahasa Regency, North Sulawesi. The research method uses a purposive sampling method with the placement of the paths determined based on considerations taking into account the physical and biological conditions that affect the presence of ants in the field. Observation lines were made in as many as three transects, each with four observation plots. Data was collected using adhesive paper traps (Fly Sheet) and direct capture method (hand collecting) and analyzed using the Shannon-Weiner diversity index, species richness index, and species evenness index. Placement of self-adhesive paper on each transect, including lower tree stratum, highest tide limit, middle tree stratum, and upper tree stratum. Based on the results of the research on the observation transect, there were five genera, namely Anoplolepis with 25 individual ants, Camponotus with 31 individual ants, Crematogaster with 98 individual ants, Oecophylla 2168 ants, and Tetraponera 6 individual ants from 6 species of ants consisting of Anoplolepis gracilipes, Camponotus atriceps, Camponotus sp., Crematogaster scutellaris, Oecophylla smaragdina, and Tetraponera nigra. The highest number of genera obtained was Oecophylla, the highest number of species was Oecophylla smaragdina, and the number of individuals caught was 2168.
Classificação das percepções de stakeholders sobre o futuro do Brasil utilizando aprendizado de máquina
Authors: Da Silva Amauri Ornellas , Raminelli Daniele Gonçalves de Toledo Luchetta , Dos Santos Bruno Samways , Lima Rafael Henrique Palma
Published: September 2023

Este artigo compara cinco técnicas de aprendizado de máquina (AM) para classificar as percepções dos stakeholders quanto ao futuro do Brasil. As técnicas de ML utilizadas foram redes neurais artificiais, k-vizinhos mais próximos, naïve bayes, floresta aleatória e máquinas de vetores de suporte. Eles foram aplicados a um conjunto de dados do Banco Mundial sobre o desenvolvimento do Brasil. O conjunto de dados foi pré-processado e configurado em duas versões diferentes: a primeira continha um subconjunto de atributos selecionados manualmente pelos autores, enquanto a segunda era composta por atributos selecionados usando a abordagem de ganho de informação. Verificou-se que todas as técnicas de ML tiveram melhor desempenho com a segunda versão do conjunto de dados, em que os atributos foram classificados com base no ganho de informação. No entanto, dentro de cada versão do conjunto de dados, todas as técnicas tiveram desempenhos semelhantes. Esta pesquisa também constatou que os atributos mais relevantes estão relacionados às oportunidades de negócios, índices de desenvolvimento associados a temas críticos e confiança nas instituições e organizações.
Nghiên cứu thực nghiệm trường áp suất bên trong tôm thẻ chân trắng sấy bằng bơm nhiệt kết hợp với bức xạ hồng ngoại
Authors: Lê Như Chính , Nguyễn Nguyên An
Published: September 2023

Bài báo trình bày các kết quả nghiên cứu thực nghiệm xác định sự thay đổi nhiệt độ và áp suất bên trong tôm thẻ chân trắng khi sấy bằng phương pháp bơm nhiệt kết hợp hồng ngoại. Theo đó, nhiệt độ và áp suất trong tôm đạt giá trị lớn nhất tại tâm và giảm dần ra bề mặt theo hướng bán kính. Như vậy, sấy bằng bức xạ hồng ngoại sẽ tăng cường quá trình trao đổi nhiệt bức xạ làm cho sản phẩm nóng từ bên trong, làm gia tăng nhiệt độ và áp suất bên trong tâm của tôm sấy. Bên cạnh đó, sấy lạnh bằng bơm nhiệt lại có tác dụng để duy trì nhiệt độ bề mặt tôm không bị quá nhiệt bằng dòng không khí lạnh thổi qua và giảm khả năng tạo màng trên bề mặt ngoài sản phẩm, tăng cường quá trình khuếch tán nội, tăng tốc độ và hiệu quả sấy.
Đánh giá khả năng chọn lọc của nghề lưới đáy khai thác tôm rảo (Metapenaeus ensis) khi sử dụng đụt lưới mắt lưới hình thoi và tấm lọc mắt lưới hình vuông
Authors: Nguyễn Trọng Lương , Vũ Kế Nghiệp
Published: September 2023

Bài báo trình bày kết quả nghiên cứu thử nghiệm khả năng chọn lọc của lưới đáy khai thác tôm rảo bằng các đụt lưới có hình dạng mắt lưới và kích thước cạnh mắt lưới khác nhau. Nghiên cứu đã sử dụng phương pháp nghiên cứu thử nghiệm đối chứng để đánh giá khả năng chọn lọc giữa các mẫu lưới mới (M2) có kích thước mắt lưới theo quy định, M3 và M4 sử dụng tấm lọc có mắt lưới hình vuông lắp trên đụt lưới và lưới đáy truyền thống (M1 - có kích thước mắt lưới nhỏ hơn quy định). Các tham số chọn lọc được xác định theo phương pháp của Wileman.

     Kết quả nghiên cứu cho thấy, khi sử dụng M2, M3 và M4 thì sản lượng tôm rảo giảm tương ứng là 10,83%; 14,93% và 24,33% so với ngư cụ truyền thống (M1) trong khi tổng sản lượng khai thác giảm không đáng kể, lần lượt là 3,55%; 9,25% và 20,57% tổng sản lượng thủy sản đánh bắt. Số lượng cá thể tôm rảo thoát ra khỏi mẫu lưới M2, M3 và M4 lần lượt là 17,15%; 25,08% và 25,77% cá thể so với M1. Chiều dài tôm rảo với xác suất 50% bị giữ lại trong lưới (L50) của các mẫu lưới M1, M2, M3 và M4 lần lượt là 4,12cm; 4,78cm; 5,55cm và 6,06cm. Bên cạnh đó, khi sử dụng kích thước cạnh mắt lưới như nhau thì mắt lưới hình vuông có khả năng chọn lọc cao hơn hình thoi.
Các giai đoạn phát triển phôi và ấu trùng của cá khoang cổ lưng yên ngựa – Amphiprion polymnus (Linnaeus, 1978) trong điều kiện thí nghiệm
Authors: Nguyễn Thị Hải Thanh , Huỳnh Minh Sang , Ngô Anh Tuấn , Nguyễn Văn Quang , Võ Thị Hà , Lê Thị Kiều Oanh
Published: September 2023

Cá khoang cổ lưng yên ngựa (KCLYN) Amphiprion polymnus (Linnaeus, 1978) thuộc nhóm cá đẻ trứng dính. Cá đẻ trứng trên các giá thể là các vật dụng được đặt sẵn trong bể đẻ trong điều kiện nuôi dưỡng nhân tạo. Cá bố mẹ chăm sóc phôi và ấu trùng trong suốt quá trình ấp nở. Các quá trình quan sát được thực hiện trong điều kiện phòng thí nghiệm ở nhiệt độ 27–28ºC; độ mặn 33-34‰.

    Nghiên cứu mô tả sự phát triển phôi và ấu trùng của cá KCLYN từ trứng thụ tinh đến khi phôi nở được phân chia theo các giai đoạn phát triển của cá xương. Giai đoạn kích hoạt trứng đánh dấu bằng sự xuất hiện 1 tế bào ở cực động vật (1h30’ sau thụ tinh). Giai đoạn phân cắt, khối noãn hoàng giữ nguyên không tham gia quá trình phân cắt, quá trình phân cắt trứng chỉ diễn ra ở khu vực đĩa phôi nằm phía cực động vật, chia nguyên phôi bào thành 64 phôi bào trên đĩa phôi (5h20’ sau thụ tinh). Kết thúc giai đoạn phôi nang là bằng sự biến mất của eo thắt và các tế bào phôi mọc phủ che một phần noãn hoàng (18h15’ sau thụ tinh). Cuối giai đoạn phôi vị, tấm thần kinh hình thành và chồi mắt xuất hiện tại cực động vật (1 ngày 3h20’ sau thụ tinh). Sau đó các cơ quan và hệ thần kinh, tuần hoàn, tiêu hóa, bài tiết dần được hình thành và tiếp tục hoàn thiện sau khi cá nở (7 ngày 5h20’).
Effect of Vitamin C on Oxidant and Antioxidant Parameters in Cattle Immunized by Blackleg Vaccine
Authors: Doğan Ertan , Merhan Oğuz , Ergin Eğritağ Hale , Bozukluhan Kadir , Erdağ Dinçer
Published: September 2023

The goal of this study is to determine the effect of vitamin c on certain oxidant and antioxidant parameters in cattle immunized against blackleg. In the study, a total of 40 cattle aged 12 to 18 months, of different breeds and genders, were used in the Ardahan region. The cattle were divided into four equal groups. The Control group received 2 ml of saline, the Vitamin group received 5 mg/kg dose of vitamin c, the Vaccine-Vitamin group received 2 ml of blackleg vaccine and 5mg/kg vitamin c, and the Vaccine group received 2 ml of blackleg vaccine. Blood samples were taken from all animals before vaccination (day 0) and on the 2nd, 14th, and 28th days of administration. On the 2nd, 14th, and 28th days, malondialdehyde (MDA) and nitric oxide (NO) levels were substantially increased (P
A Report on the Cranes of Assam
Authors: Bhatacharjee P. C. , Saikia Prasanna
Published: September 2023

This report is a survey of waterbirds of Assam. Habitat shrinkage and poaching has reduced the number of cranes rapidly.
The Land Tortoises along the Western Ghats of Karnataka - An Excellent Indicator
Authors: Sharath B.K.
Published: September 2023

The Cane tortoise, Heosemys silvatica reported only in the forests of Kerala is now discovered in the higher elevations of the Western Ghats in the district of Dakshin Kannada in Karnataka state. The lesser known Travancore tortoise
Indotestodo

forestinii is found to be sympatric with the former. These inhabit the same terrestrial habitat which is under high pressure of exploitation. The slightest disturbance of the habitat is likely to decimate the population. Hence it is a very good indicator of the health of the terrestrial environment.
EFFICACY AND SAFETY OF INTRA CAESAREAN IUCD
Authors: MUZAFFAR A , PARVEEN S , ANDLEEB G , IQBAL A
Published: September 2023

The objective of this study was to evaluate the effectiveness and complications of post-partum intrauterine contraceptive device (PPIUCD) insertion during cesarean delivery. The study was conducted at Nishtar Medical Hospital from June to December 2022. A total of 150 women were included in the study. In the first phase, medical eligibility for the intervention was assessed, while in the second phase, WHO Medical Eligibility Criteria were evaluated. The IUCD was manually inserted after delivery with its string towards the cervix. The patients were followed up at 2 and 6 months. After 6 months, 9 (6%) cases reported abdominal pain, 22 (15%) had menorrhagia, and 23 (15.3%) had missed threads with the IUCD in place. None of the patients reported pregnancy or perforation of the uterus. After 6 months, 133 (88.6%) patients continued to use this method of contraception, while 9(6%) were lost to follow-up, 4 (2.6%) had the device removed due to complications, and 4 (2.6%) had spontaneous expulsion. The study concluded that PPIUCD is a safe and effective long-term contraceptive method. Clinicians should evaluate patients' eligibility for PPIUCD and counsel women on adopting this method.
ASSESSMENT OF VITAMIN D AND CALCIUM LEVELS IN TYPE 2 DIABETES MELLITUS
Authors: ASLAM U , RAJPUT NR , NIYAMAT N , ALI N , NADEEM M , BAIG M
Published: September 2023

Diabetes mellitus is an endocrinological condition marked by poor carbohydrate metabolism. T2DM is increasing both domestically and globally. Vitamin D and calcium have a significant role in intermediate metabolic processes, which include enzyme activity, electrical gradients, and the functioning of cells. T2DM was shown to be correlated with abnormal calcium and vitamin D levels. The objective of the current study is to assess the calcium and vitamin D levels in 200 patients, of whom 100 were T2DM patients and 100 were healthy, non-diabetic controls. 12 hours of entire night fasting, a volume of 5 ml of blood was drawn completely aseptically from the antecubital vein to measure glycated hemoglobin, fasting plasma glucose (FPG), postprandial plasma glucose (PPPG), serum 25 hydroxy (OH) Vitamin D (25[OH]D) and calcium. There was a statistically significant difference between the type 2 diabetes and non-diabetic groups for the following measurements: FPG (P 0.001), PPPG (P 0.001), serum vitamin D (P 0.001), and calcium (P 0.001). Comparing T2DM patients to the control group, lower calcium and vitamin D levels were found. This study found that Type 2 diabetes patients had much lower vitamin D and calcium levels, which may play a key role in the disease's propensity to develop early in vulnerable people.
Homogeneous and anisotropic universe models with bouncing deceleration parameter in $f(R,T)$ theory
Authors: KIZILCIK Aysel , AKTAŞ Can
Published: September 2023

In this study, we have investigated the cloud of string with perfect fluid (CSPF) matter distribution for the homogeneous and anisotropic (Bianchi I, III, and Kantowski-Sachs) universe models in the $f(R,T)$ theory. We have used the\, bouncing\, deceleration parameter, anisotropy parameter, and equation of state to obtain the exact solutions of field equations. The obtained physical and kinematic quantities were analyzed with the help of graphics. If the anisotropy parameter is zero, then our model becomes an isotropic model of the universe and the string tension vanishes in LRS Bianchi I metric. Finally, we discuss the need for further research.
Conservation of plant genetic diversity in India: The role of Botanic gardens in the new millennium
Authors: Roy R.
Published: September 2023

At present we are passing through a global biological extinction due to various factors. Plants are one of the key constituents of the ecology. Human life is dependent on plants for fulfilling basic needs- food, shelter and medicine. We are losing tropical forests at a rate of 50 hectares per minute and, as a result, one plant species is becoming extinct every day on an average.
Flora of Indian subcontinent is very rich in diversity and endemism. India has an estimated 16,000 vascular plants; 5,000 endemic species distributed into different biogeographic zones. These zones have a unique diversity climatically, geographically and biologically which are the habitat of tropical evergreen and alpine-arctic vegetation. But paradoxically, 10-15% of the Indian flowering plants are under various degrees of threat. Nevertheless, 25% will become rare by the turn of the century unless proper conservation measures are taken.
Botanic Gardens serve as a repository of germplasm collection and ex-situ conservation of plants especially rare and endangered ones of indigenous and exotic origin. Each Botanic Garden should play a significant role in preserving genetic diversity and to ensure sustainable utilization of the species as spelt out by IUCN, IABG, and BGCI. Cumulative efforts are to be initiated for providing required microclimate to the individual plant species for their conservation. Surveys should be carried out for ascertaining the population of the threatened species in nature from time to time. Ex-situ conservation of the rare and endangered species in the Botanic Garden, their multiplication and, ultimately, rehabilitation in the nature would be the most effective strategy for the conservation of the plant genetic diversity in the new millennium.
Influence of nutrient management in Dendrobium Cv. Sonia-17
Authors: Nandhini Devi H. , Chezhiyan N.
Published: September 2023

A study was made on the vegetative parameters of Dendrobium cv. Sonia-17 during 1999-2000 in Green House. The planting material consisted of ex-vitro established, six months old tissue culture plantlets of Dendrobium cv. Sonia-17 involving forty two treatment combinations. It was found that NPK 30:10:10 at 0.2% concentration along with BA 200 ppm resulted in larger diameter of the pseudobulb (3.92 cm) and more number of internodes per pseudobulb (5.67).
Problems of lac growers in Jharkhand state
Authors: Jaiswal A. , Sharma K. , Kumar K.
Published: September 2023

Based on rating system, five problems which scored more than 50% ratings are : mortality of lac crop during fog especially on Ziziphus mauritiana (Ber) and Schleichera oleosa (Kusum) (72%), shortage of broodlac (62%), non-remunerative market price of lac (57%), spider net on host tree resulting into trapping of crawlers (53%), and lack of technical knowledge on lac cultivation (52%). Two problems, which have rating between 41-50%, are lac crop mortality on Butea monosperma (Palas) during rain after intense heat in summer (50%), dearth of capital for investment in lac cultivation (48%), damage of lac encrustation by squirrel (43%), lack of technical information on lac cultivation (42%), theft in form of broodlac and mature lac sticks (41%) and mortality of crop due to high temperature during summer on Z. mauritiana and B. monosperma (40%). Other problems, which have rating between 31-40%, are damage of lac crop during thunderstorm and peeling of bark of Z. mauritiana shoot by rat (31%), damage of lac crop by insect pests of lac (35%), and lack of information on market price of lac (33%). A few problems are widespread over a large area whereas others are localised to specific areas only.
L.I.F.E.: Articulating an Embedded Choreographic Process
Authors:   Tshwane University of Technology, Snyman Bailey
Published: September 2023

This paper explores the evolving landscape of choreographic research in South Africa, focusing on the interdisciplinary nature of contemporary choreography and its reliance on embodied knowledge. The paper examines the theory of tacit knowledge proposed by Michael Polanyi and its intersections with embodiment theories. It further investigates the four interpretations of tacit knowledge presented by Harald Grimen. The study documents the intuitive and implicit choreographic processes behind the creation of “L.I.F.E.: A History of Distance,” a dance-based physical theatre performance. The presentation highlights the importance of understanding choreography as an embodied arts practice and emphasizes the interplay between explicit and tacit knowledge in the choreographer’s creative process.
Two inherent paradoxes of machine learning approach to credit scoring
Authors: Cao Jingnan
Published: September 2023

This paper reviews existing literature on academic and commercial progress in the machine learning(ML) approach to credit scoring. In doing so this paper proposes two inherent paradoxes to ML(machine learning) approach to credit scoring. The first is the problem involving the transparency of data range and internal algorithms. The second paradox is the problem of data volume and accuracy.
An image style transfer algorithm based on attention mechanism and GhostNet
Authors: Dong Zeyu , Li Hua
Published: September 2023

Image style transfer, which combines the content of one image with the style of another to create a new image, has many potential applications in the disciplines of image creation, creative style reproduction, animation production, and other areas. The majority of early image style transfer techniques used manual features. Due to advances in deep learning technology, the Generative Adversarial Network (GAN) method greatly increases the accuracy of image style transfer; however, when it comes to scenes with large color blocks, high resolution, or horizontal boundaries, their performance still falls short of practical application requirements. In this research, we present a GhostNet- and attention-based image style transfer technique. We specifically introduce the SELayer to learn and increase the weight value of each channel, which can improve the quality of style transfer and data processing capacity. In addition, GhostNet is included to accelerate image production even more. The findings of the experiments, both quantitative and qualitative, demonstrate that the suggested technique can enhance the impact of style transfer.
An improved demosaicing method based on Hibbard algorithm
Authors: Chen Hong , Yu Zhuo , Zhao Danqing
Published: September 2023

As computer vision become more widespread and deeper, the requirements for accuracy and clarity of an image gradually increase, and more accurate image reconstruction algorithms urgently need to be developed and researched. Existing image reconstruction algorithms mainly use the conversion of images into RGB or use the difference to predict certain regions to build mathematical models and then revert to images. The existing bilinear interpolation algorithm may reduce the resolution and damage the high frequency part, thus blurring the edges and making it difficult to achieve the expected results. The colorimetric constant method is greatly affected by noise, and the boundary problem is still unsolved. The gradient edge interpolation method only considers the horizontal and vertical directions, which is a single idea and does not meet the needs of oblique edges, and there will be problems such as color overflow. And based on some features near the oblique boundary, this paper focus on the case of large or small edge slope, and select the horizontal difference and vertical difference for algorithm improvement respectively by comparing the color difference along all four directions. Experimental results show that the PSNR value increases slightlyby 0.0013. It effectively optimizes the image and lays the foundation for feature perception in the image.
Face recognition based on machine learning
Authors: Xiong Yijie
Published: September 2023

Due to its widespread use, face recognition has emerged in the past 20 years as one of the most pervasive biometric identification technology disciplines. This paper briefly summarizes the history of face recognitions development, identifies the technologys present use cases, introduces the main methods of face recognition in detail from the perspective of machine learning and prospects for the future development of this technology. The result shows that this technology still faces many challenges, such as the problem of recognizing different expressions on the same face, the problem of recognizing twins and similar faces, the problem of using the color information of color face images efficiently and so on.
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Guitar recognizer - an artificial intelligence-based teaching software
Authors: Li Mufan
Published: September 2023

This article describes a preliminary idea for guitar teaching software, briefly describing its several components: sound recording, sound recognition, assessment methods, and a feedback system. The voice entry system is as uncomplicated as possible to avoid difficulties in user input. Users can use the most commonly used tool - microphone - to input. Two approaches to voice recognition are presented to suggest possible future implementations. This system is more difficult to implement because of the actual need to consider more external factors, such as noise, volume level, etc. The handling of these issues is the biggest challenge for this system. Three main aspects are considered in the assessment system, and more assessment elements are to be further explored. Some help methods are mentioned in the feedback system and how to test their help efficiency. At the same time, the feedback system turns some difficult techniques that may hinder the learning of beginners into bonus content, so as not to discourage them from learning. The conclusion presents some of the necessary databases for the software and other system issues that still need to be addressed. Some possible methods of implementation are discussed as well as a preliminary plan for future research that could be conducted.
BBRP22 based security technique for data security
Authors: Basha C.Bagath , Rajaprakash S. , Ganesh S.Sankar
Published: September 2023

Nowadays data plays major role in the current internet world. People generate more data through online media. The generated data are not secured properly and can easily get hacked by the hackers. To overcome from this data security issue, we have planned to apply BBRP25 technique to secure the data. BBRP22 technique has 6 phases. To apply this technique, we must follow the given below steps:1. To track down the great key S; 2. To get the Z1 & Z2 values from indivisible numbers; 3. To view as the an and b values in lattice; to find the values with the assistance k; and trade x and y values. 4. To get the T-test values and match those numbers. 5. To find the n esteem by utilizing k. 6. Apply the n values in legitimate condition; and trade x and y values. The data will be fully secured by applying BBRP22 strategy while compared to ChaCha.
Design and implementation of an intelligent generation method of simulation scenario based on knowledge graph
Authors: An Jing , Zhang Xue chao , Liu Wei , Zhu Xian wei
Published: September 2023

An intelligent generation method of simulation scenario based on KG(knowledge graph) is designed and implemented. The KG is constructed by linking multi-source simulation model entities with global features based on RL(reinforcement learning). An entity alignment algorithm suitable for simulation model matching and a script generation method based on DOM are designed to realize intelligent generation of simulation scenarios. Finally, taking the "multi-dimension projection" action as an example, the simulation scenario is generated and the simulation system is driven to run according to the scheduled action sequence, which verifies the effectiveness of this method.
Integrative forecasting and analysis of stock price using neural network and ARIMA model
Authors: Li Jin
Published: September 2023

The volatilities of stock prices have a crucial effect on financial decision-making worldwide. With a reliable and accurate forecast model, investors could gain insights into stock price fluctuations and market trends, thus maximizing the opportunity to make profits. In this work, two models were proposed for stock price forecasting. A neural network based on exploiting the abilities of convolutional neural network and bi-directional long short-term memory is proposed and implemented for forecasting the Nasdaq-100 daily closing price. For long-term stock price forecast, we proposed a hybrid model that combined the autoregressive integrated moving average procedure and a neural network layer for modeling the linear and nonlinear features of the Nasdaq Composite monthly closing price. The proposed models produced promising experiment results, indicating the models capability of making practical forecasts and analyses based on different data scales and volumes. This work also proposed further considerations of indicators related to the stock price in financial time-series forecasting.
Machine learning anti-cheating algorithm and a test against computer vision aimbot
Authors: Yang Gefei , Zhang Yuqi , Liu Feihong , Gao Zishuo
Published: September 2023

In this article, we introduced a recurrent neural network (RNN) serves as a cheating detection method in CS: GO against traditional and AI cheating methods. Cheating methods today are growingly stronger, making traditional anti-cheating methods less and less helpful. The CV AimBot, which does not include any illegal operation but only reading the game footage, has made all traditional anti-cheating methods de facto useless. We developed a CV AimBot from scratch and used it to generate the sample data. We gathered datasets from traditional AimBot and newly invented CV AimBot and run it through an RNN. Our RNN shows high accuracy against both traditional and CV AimBot. It also shows that introducing data from CV AimBot with significantly lower the accuracy of the result from RNN.
Study on pruning optimization based on HRank pruning method
Authors: Lu Sheng
Published: September 2023

Convolutional neural network (CNN), as one of the most important pillars of deep learning technology, has been paid increased attention to by researchers. However, by the expansion of the application of convolutional neural network, it faces more and more complex problems and more and more diverse situations. In order to solve these problems more appropriately, the number of parameters of convolutional neural networks continuously increases. This limits its potential to be deployed to distal devices with relatively low computing power and memory space. To improve this situation, this paper studies the compression of convolutional neural network model with acceptable sacrifice of accuracy. Based on Pytorch, Resnet-56 on CIFAR-10 is pruned. By using HRank pruning method, convolution kernels of each convolution layers are ordered according to the size of their determinant rank. Through deleting low-rank, less importance convolution kernels and reserving high-rank, more important convolution kernels, the pruning purpose is achieved. By changing the default compression ratio of different convolution layer, more important ones are applied with lower compression rates and less important ones are applied with higher compression rates, the paper achieves higher compression rate with the acceptable loss of accuracy. At the same time, the paper tests the efficiency of pruning under different learning rates. Finally, the paper finds that when the preset compression rate of the intermediate convolutional layer is changed slightly, the accuracy maintains at the level of 92.720% but the compress rate of Params reaches to 44.7% with 0.47M left and the compress rate of Flops reaches 51.1% with 61.39M left. In addition, the paper finds that when the learning rate is 0.05, the learning efficiency reaches its optimum.
Research advanced in offline handwritten signature verification
Authors: Guo Yuhang , Li Siyuan , Wu Jinxuan
Published: September 2023

Biometrics technology has penetrated into various fields of our lives that require authentication and verification, such as criminal investigation, check processing and legal procedures, which is a focus of debate in the scientific research community. As a biometric feature that is easy to obtain, verification of handwritten signatures has attracted great interest in the past several decades. Although the online handwritten signature verification (OnHSV) system can obtain more information and has a higher accuracy rate, the offline handwritten signature verification (OfHSV) system remains the focus of research, since most signatures we can obtain are offline. In this paper, according to the difference of steps of OfHSV, we classify and introduce the advanced research work of OfHSV from four aspects: datasets, preprocessing techniques, feature extraction methods, and neural network structures. Additionally, we introduced the background of signature verification system and the experimental results of existing technologies. Finally, we presented some notable challenges, leading the reader to current trends and future directions in this field.
Research of image object detection using deep learning
Authors: Feng Xuanang
Published: September 2023

One of the major issues in the realm of computer vision is the work of object recognition, which is to identify all interesting items in the image and establish their location and size. The most difficult issue in the field of machine vision has always been target recognition because of the varied differences in appearance, shape, and position of diverse objects as well as the interference of light, occlusion, and other elements in imaging. This article evaluates numerous target detection publications based on the advancement of target detection technology. The different target detection networks are analysed and discussed. In addition, test datasets and evaluation indicators are summarized. In the end, the paper summarizes and looks forward to the full text.
Multi-scaled attentive style transfer based on dilated convolution
Authors: Xu Xuefeng , Chen Tuo , Chen Huanyi
Published: September 2023

Image style transfer aims to apply artists painting styles to various images. Many approaches seek different purposes, but a general tendency is to increase efficiency and enable arbitrary style inputs. The state-of-art method is the adaptive convolutional network which expands the process of feature mixture into a layer-wise adjustment that superior previous work by presenting results that is more aware of detailed structures. However, the encoding process that guides the entire stylized revision is unaware of multi-scaled information. We designed an improved version of the style feature encoding procedure in our work. With the introduction of dilated convolution with a different rate, the output stylized image is better at spatial texture migration and color distribution determination. We also come up with a hybrid objective that better measures the spatial dissimilarity between content and style features.