bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
A finite difference scheme to solve a fractional order epidemic model of computer virus
Authors: Iqbal Zafar , Rehman Muhammad Aziz-ur , Imran Muhammad , Ahmed Nauman , Fatima Umbreen , Akgül Ali , Rafiq Muhammad , Raza Ali , Djuraev Ali Asrorovich , Jarad Fahd
Published: November 2022

In this article, an analytical and numerical analysis of a computer virus epidemic model is presented. To more thoroughly examine the dynamics of the virus, the classical model is transformed into a fractional order model. The Caputo differential operator is applied to achieve this. The Jacobian approach is employed to investigate the model's stability. To investigate the model's numerical solution, a hybridized numerical scheme called the Grunwald Letnikov nonstandard finite difference (GL-NSFD) scheme is created. Some essential characteristics of the population model are scrutinized, including positivity boundedness and scheme stability. The aforementioned features are validated using test cases and computer simulations. The mathematical graphs are all detailed. It is also investigated how the fundamental reproduction number $ \mathfrak{R}_0 $ functions in stability analysis and illness dynamics.
Prevention of Tracheostomy-Related Pressure Injury: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis
Authors: Moser Chandler H. , Peeler Anna , Long Robert , Schoneboom Bruce , Budhathoki Chakra , Pelosi Paolo P. , Brenner Michael J. , Pandian Vinciya
Published: November 2022

Background

In the critical care environment, individuals who undergo tracheostomy are highly susceptible to tracheostomy-related pressure injuries.

Objective

To evaluate the effectiveness of interventions to reduce tracheostomy-related pressure injury in the critical care setting.

Methods

MEDLINE, Embase, CINAHL, and the Cochrane Library were searched for studies of pediatric or adult patients in intensive care units conducted to evaluate interventions to reduce tracheostomy-related pressure injury. Reviewers independently extracted data on study and patient characteristics, incidence of tracheostomy-related pressure injury, characteristics of the interventions, and outcomes. Study quality was assessed using the Cochrane Collaboration’s risk-of-bias criteria.

Results

Ten studies (2 randomized clinical trials, 5 quasi-experimental, 3 observational) involving 2023 critically ill adult and pediatric patients met eligibility criteria. The incidence of tracheostomy-related pressure injury was 17.0% before intervention and 3.5% after intervention, a 79% decrease. Pressure injury most commonly involved skin in the peristomal area and under tracheostomy ties and flanges. Interventions to mitigate risk of tracheostomy-related pressure injury included modifications to tracheostomy flange securement with foam collars, hydrophilic dressings, and extended-length tracheostomy tubes. Interventions were often investigated as part of care bundles, and there was limited standardization of interventions between studies. Meta-analysis supported the benefit of hydrophilic dressings under tracheostomy flanges for decreasing tracheostomy-related pressure injury.

Conclusions

Use of hydrophilic dressings and foam collars decreases the incidence of tracheostomy-related pressure injury in critically ill patients. Evidence regarding individual interventions is limited by lack of sensitive measurement tools and by use of bundled interventions. Further research is necessary to delineate optimal interventions for preventing tracheostomy-related pressure injury.
Systematic Review and Individual Patient Data Analysis of Uncommon Variants of Glioblastoma
Authors: Mallick Supriya , Benson Rony , Venkatesulu Bhanuprasad , Melgandi Wineeta , Rath Goura K
Published: November 2022

Objectives:

Different variant of GBM has been reported viz. Epithelioid Glioblastoma (GBM-E), Rhabdoid GBM (GBM-R), Small cell GBM (GBM-SC), Giant cell GBM (GBM-GC), GBM with neuro ectodermal differentiation (GBM-PNET) with unknown behavior.

Materials:

We conducted a systematic review and individual patient data analysis of these rare GBM variants. We searched PubMed, google search, and Cochrane library for eligible studies till July 1st 2016 published in English language and collected data regarding age, sex, subtype and treatment received, Progression Free Survival (PFS), Overall Survival (OS). Statistical Package for social sciences (SPSS) v16 software was used for all statistical analysis.

Results:

We retrieved data of 196 patients with rare GBM subtypes. Among these GBM-GC is commonest (51%), followed by GBM-R (19%), GBM-PNET (13%), GBM-SC (9%) and GBM-E (8%). Median age at diagnosis was 38, 40, 43.5, 69.5 and 18 years, respectively. Male: female ratio was 2:1 for GBM-E, and 1:3 for GBM-SC. Maximal safe resection followed by adjuvant local radiation was used for most of the patients. However, 6 patients with GBM-PNET, 3 each of GBM-E, GBM-SC received adjuvant craniospinal radiation. Out of 88 patients who received chemotherapy, 64 received Temozolomide alone or combination chemotherapy containing Temozolomide. Median PFS and OS for the entire cohort were 9 and 16 months. In univariate analysis, patient with a Gross Total Resection had significantly better PFS and OS compared to those with a Sub Total Resection [23 vs. 13 months (p-0.01)]. Median OS for GBM PNET, GBM-GC, GBM-SC, GBM-R and GBM-E were 32, 18.3, 11, 12 and 7.7 months, respectively (P = 0.001). Interestingly, 31.3%, 37.8% of patients with GBM-E, GBM-R had CSF dissemination.

Conclusion:

Overall cohort of rarer GBM variant has equivalent survival compared to GBM not otherwise specified. However, epithelioid and Rhabdoid GBM has worst survival and one third shows CSF dissemination.
Antineutrophil Cytoplasmic Autoantibodies–Associated Vasculitides and Risk of Stroke
Authors: Ungprasert Patompong , Wijarnpreecha Karn , Dejhansathit Siroj , Cheungpasitporn Wisit
Published: November 2022

Background:

Increased incidence of cardiovascular disease, including stroke, has been consistently observed in patients with chronic inflammatory diseases, although data on antineutrophil cytoplasmic autoantibody (ANCA)-associated vasculitides (AAV) are still limited due to the relative rarity of the disease.

Methods:

Two investigators independently searched published studies indexed in MEDLINE and EMBASE database from inception to June 2019 using the search terms related to AAV and stroke. The eligible study must be cohort study that consisted of cohort of patients with AAV and cohort of patients without AAV. The study must follow the participants for incident stroke. The magnitude of difference in the incidence of stoke between the cohorts must be reported. Pooled effect estimates were calculated by combining the effect estimate of each eligible study using generic inverse variance method. Statistical heterogeneity was assessed using the Cochran's Q test and I2statistics. All analyses were conducted using RevMan 5.3 software from the Cochrane Collaboration.

Results:

A total of six cohort studies fulfilled the eligibility criteria and were included into the meta-analysis. Patients with AAV had a higher risk of developing incident stroke than individuals without AAV with the a pooled risk ratio of 2.02 (95% CI, 1.02–4.00; I2of 89%). Funnel revealed no suggestive evidence of publication bias.

Conclusion:

A significantly higher risk of incident stroke among patients with AAV than individuals without AAV was demonstrated by this meta-analysis.
A Three months Electrodiagnostic Follow-Up of Patients Suspected of having Ulnar Nerve Involvement at Elbow Level with Normal Conventional Electrodiagnostic Study at First Evaluation
Authors: Mansoori Korosh , Raissi Gholam Reza , Madani Seyed Pezhman , Ameri Milad , ZoghAli Masoume , Sajadi Simin
Published: November 2022

Background:

Compression of ulnar nerve at the elbow is the second most common peripheral neuropathy of the upper extremity.

Objective:

Due to the lack of the gold diagnostic standard for ulnar nerve involvement at elbow level (UNE) and the lack of sufficient study in this field, we decided to evaluate patients with symptoms of this disease who have normal conventional electrodiagnostic study (EDX) in first evaluation.

Materials and Methods:

In this cross-sectional study, 18 persons were selected from patients who were referred to the clinic of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. If conventional EDX was normal, compound nerve action potential (CNAP) test (peak latency and amplitude) was carried out. Patients with normal conventional EDX but abnormal ulnar CNAP included to our study. After 3 months, if they had not been treated for ulnar neuropathy, they were reexamined by conventional EDX plus ulnar CNAP measurement.

Results:

In total, 18 patients (11 females, 7 males) aged 28–58 years old (mean = 40.11) were analyzed in this study. After 3 months, 14 patients (77.8%) demonstrated parameter changes consistent with UNE in conventional EDX.

Conclusion:

Based on the results of this study, ulnar CNAP has diagnostic value in patients with symptoms of UNE who have normal routine EDX. Therefore, ulnar CNAP should be taken into account for early diagnosis of ulnar neuropathy when routine electrodiagnostic tests are normal.
A Curious Case of Suspicious Lymphadenopathy in a Hereditary Spherocytosis Patient Reported as Extramedullary Hematopoiesis
Authors: Khan Dikhra , Sharma Anshul , Sagar Sambit , Thayumanavan T. , Kumar Rakesh
Published: November 2022

We present a case of a 23-year-old male patient with complaints of fever, cough, and persistent anemia for the past 6 months and with a known history of hereditary spherocytosis. Computed tomography (CT) thorax demonstrated multiple paravertebral lesions in the bilateral thoracic cavities, suggestive of lymphadenopathy; subsequently, 18Flurodeoxyglucose PET/CT was done with suspicion of lymphoma, which showed no significant metabolic activity in those lesions. Thus, in view of clinical and metabolic status, lesions were considered extramedullary hematopoiesis (EMH). This case highlights the importance of considering EMH, while interpreting suspicious lymphadenopathy in cases of chronic anemia and also possible scan findings in the same.
Incidental Findings of Acute Myeloid Leukemia in Sjögren's Syndrome Detected by Nuclear Medicine Techniques
Authors: Castello Angelo , Caracciolo Matteo , Urso Luca , Ortolan Naima , Nieri Alberto , Panareo Stefano , Bartolomei Mirco
Published: November 2022

A 46-year-old female with Sjögren's syndrome previously treated with corticosteroids was referred to our department for suspicious humeral head osteonecrosis. Dual-phase bone scan showed an increased radiotracer distribution in the head of the left humerus. Nevertheless, whole-body scan revealed multiple sites of heterogeneous skeletal uptake. As lymphoproliferative disorder was hypothesized, also based on laboratory examination, F-18 fluorodeoxyglucose positron-emission tomography/computed tomography was performed and showed increased uptake in several osseous structures and in the subcutaneous nodules. Finally, bone marrow biopsy confirmed the diagnosis of acute myeloid leukemia as well as skin nodule biopsy revealed infiltration by malignant cells.
A Comparative Case Study between Gallium-67 Citrate Scintigraphy and Gallium-68 Citrate Positron Emission Tomography-Computed Tomography in Bone Infection
Authors: Johnson Hanna Elizabeth , John Junita Rachel , Benjamin Justin , Hephzibah Julie
Published: November 2022

Bone infections are a common problem, and early diagnosis and intervention can lead to better clinical outcomes and prognoses. Here, we compare the well-known tracers Gallium-67 (Ga-67) citrate versus Ga-68 citrate in the diagnosis of infections.
99m Tc-ethambutol Scan with SPECT/CT in Knee Joint Tuberculosis
Authors: Kalra Simran , Damle Nishikant Avinash , Ranjan Piyush , Sikdar Sunit , Arora Geetanjali , Goyal Ankur , Gautam Deepak
Published: November 2022

Modalities for in vivo imaging of Mycobacterium tuberculosis are limited and inadequately studied. One such modality is 99mTc-ethambutol scintigraphy which has shown promising results for diagnosis of tuberculosis (TB). Ethambutol, one of the primary antitubercular drugs, is bacteriostatic which acts on the mycolic acid cell wall synthesis of the M. tuberculosis. However, literature on its utility is scarce. The few studies that exist have reported its sensitivity and specificity between 90%– 95% and 71%–85%. We present here a case demonstrating the role of 99mTc-ethambutol scan in knee joint TB.
Brown Tumors Secondary to Tertiary Hyperparathyroidism Masquerading as Lytic or Sclerotic Skeletal Metastases on Preoperative/Postoperative 18F-Fluorodeoxyglucose Positron Emission Tomography/Computed Tomography
Authors: Engur Ceren Ozge , Ones Tunc , Filizoglu Nuh , Kesim Selin , Ozguven Salih
Published: November 2022

Tertiary hyperparathyroidism (TH) is a rare condition that develops from secondary hyperparathyroidism in cases when the secretion becomes autonomous. Brown tumors (BTs) are rare skeletal lesions of hyperparathyroidism that may mimic cancer metastasis. We report a case of a patient who was diagnosed with TH with multiple BTs which mimics osteolytic/osteoblastic metastases that were evaluated with two fluorodeoxyglucose positron emission tomography scans with an interval of 23 months in the preoperative and postoperative period.
Effectiveness of 3D-printed models prepared from radiological data for anatomy education
Authors: Asghar Adil , Naaz Shagufta , Patra Apurba , Ravi Kumar S. , Khanal Laxman
Published: November 2022

BACKGROUND:

Many academicians suggested the supplementary use of 3D-printed models reconstructed from radiological images for optimal anatomy education. 3D-printed model is newer technology available to us. The purpose of this systematic review was to capture the usefulness or effectiveness of this newer technology in anatomy education.

MATERIALS AND METHODS:

Twenty-two studies met the inclusion and exclusion criteria for quantitative synthesis. The included studies were sub-grouped according to the interventions and participants. No restrictions were applied based on geographical location, language and publication years. Randomized, controlled trial, cross-sectional and cross-over designs were included. The effect size of each intervention in both participants was computed as a standardized mean difference (SMD).

RESULTS:

Twenty-two randomized, controlled trials were included for quantitative estimation of effect size of knowledge acquisition as standardized mean difference in 1435 participants. The pooled effect size for 3D-printed model was 0.77 (0.45–1.09, 95% CI, P < 0.0001) with 86% heterogeneity. The accuracy score was measured in only three studies and estimated effect size was 2.81 (1.08–4.54, 95% CI, P = 0.001) with 92% heterogeneity. The satisfaction score was examined by questionnaire in 6 studies. The estimated effect size was 2.00 (0.69–3.32, 95% CI, P = 0.003) with significant heterogeneity.

CONCLUSION:

The participants exposed to the 3D-printed model performed better than participants who used traditional methodologies. Thus, the 3D-printed model is a potential tool for anatomy education.
Clinical, laboratory and high-resolution computed tomography (HRCT) thorax profile of reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR) negative COVID-19 suspects with moderate to severe disease
Authors: Banerjee Arnab , Mukhopadhyay Olivia , Santra Ranjita , Bhadury Anuran , Chaudhuri Sirshendu
Published: November 2022

BACKGROUND:

Diagnostic dilemma arises when patients with clinical suspicion of COVID-19 disease having moderate-to-severe respiratory symptoms yield negative result for COVID-19 in reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR). This study evaluated the clinical, laboratory and HRCT thorax findings among RT-PCR-negative COVID-19 suspects with moderate-to-severe disease.

MATERIALS AND METHODS:

A hospital-based retrospective observational study was conducted between July 2021 to December 2021, among 60 moderate and severe symptomatic COVID-19 suspects admitted in the severe acute respiratory illness (SARI) ward and intensive care unit (ICU), who were negative for COVID-19 in RT-PCR. Data were abstracted from the medical records section of the hospital using a predesigned data abstraction form and presented by descriptive statistics.

RESULTS:

Mean age of study participants was 55.5 years (SD 14.1 years), and majority were males (n = 43, 71.7%). Common presenting symptoms were fever (n = 60, 100%), dyspnea (n = 57, 95%), and cough (n = 54, 90%). The common laboratory findings were rise of C-reactive protein (n = 60, 100%), NLR (n = 49, 81.7%), d-dimer (n = 47, 78.3%), ferritin (n = 46, 76.7%), and LDH (n = 40, 66.7%). HRCT scan of thorax revealed ground glass opacities with or without consolidations located bilaterally with diffuse or peripheral distribution, interlobar septal thickening (n = 43, 74.1%), vascular thickening (n = 35, ≥58.3%), and sub-pleural lines (n = 32, 53.3%). Median CT-SS value was 15 (IQR 11–19), and majority (n = 56, 93.3%) belonged to CO-RADS ≥4.

CONCLUSION:

Diagnosis of COVID-19 can be presumed in RT-PCR-negative suspected COVID-19 patients with moderate-to-severe disease, with marked rise of inflammatory markers and HRCT revealing typical findings of COVID-19 pneumonia.
The feasibility study of Internet-assisted play therapy to resolve psychological disorders in primary healthcare settings
Authors: Shabani Sevil Momeni , Darabi Fatemeh , Nejaddadgar Nazila , Azimi Ahad , Shabani Masoud
Published: November 2022

BACKGROUND:

Play therapy is an intelligent tool in cognitive–behavioral therapies. In today's world, the Internet and technology play a key role in all aspects of people's life including mental health. The present study explores the feasibility of using Internet-assisted play therapy to solve children's psychological issues in primary healthcare systems.

MATERIALS AND METHODS:

The present qualitative research was conducted by the content analysis approach on 20 experts working in the healthcare centers, who were selected purposefully. The sample was saturated with these 20 participants. Data were collected through semi-structured interviews and were coded manually. Then, they were analyzed in the Atlas.ti software package.

RESULTS:

The results revealed 15 themes and 10 sub-themes. The themes included (1) safety, (2) efficiency, (3) client-orientedness, (4) organizational growth, (5) time, (6) effectiveness, (7) justice-orientedness, (8) access, (9) feedback, (10) analysis, (11) children's computer game room, (12) reward, (13) group game, and (14) capability to be integrated into other electronic programs.

CONCLUSION:

It seems that Internet-based play therapy is plausible to be used as a service in primary healthcare to tackle the psychological problems of children in the target population if the challenges related to the exploratory themes are taken care of.
Purpura Fulminans and Spotted Fever
Authors: Gunasekaran Karthik , Elangovan Divyaa , Perumalla Susmitha , Abhilash Kundavaram Paul Prabhakar , Prakash John Antony Jude
Published: November 2022

Purpura fulminans (PF) is associated with acute infections such as meningococcal, staphylococcal, streptococcal, and rickettsial infections. However, there are only a few reports of association of PF with rickettsial fever from India. In this case series of seven adults with PF, four were definitive cases of spotted fever as the ompA real-time polymerase chain reaction was positive. The other three adults were probable cases of spotted fever, as they were positive by immunoglobulin M enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay, and their fever subsided within 72 h of rickettsia-specific therapy. Three of the seven patients had peripheral gangrene. These patients, despite presenting with severe spotted fever, had a favorable outcome. This is attributed to the high index of suspicion and early treatment supported by diagnostic assays.
Infectious Mononucleosis Presenting as Near-Fatal Tracheal Obstruction
Authors: Kumar Sunil , Hepat Sanyukta , Acharya Sourya , Shukla Samarth , Jain Shraddha , Wadekar Abhijit , Jagtap Gaurav , Reddy Siva
Published: November 2022

Infectious mononucleosis (IM) caused by Epstein–Barr virus is a self-limiting condition and usually carries a benign course. It is usually seen in adolescents and young adults. However, complications can occur in a small percentage of patients such as splenic rupture, myocarditis, and meningitis. Tracheal obstruction as a result of IM is extremely rare. In this case report, we highlighted a rare complication of nearly fatal tracheal obstruction in a young patient of IM that was managed timely by emergency tracheostomy.
Country-Level Governance Indicators as Predictors of COVID-19 Morbidity, Mortality, and Vaccination Coverage: An Exploratory Global Analysis
Authors: Baghbanzadeh Mahdi , Smith Madison , Pilz Juergen , Rahman M. Sohel , Karamehic-Muratovic Ajlina , Garg Ashvita , Annan Esther , Nguyen Uyen-Sa D T , Schedler Nathan , Nandy Rajesh , Islam Rafiul , Haque Ubydul
Published: November 2022

As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to affect all countries across the globe, this study seeks to investigate the relationship between nations’ governance, COVID-19 national data, and nation-level COVID-19 vaccination coverage. National-level governance indicators (corruption index, voice and accountability, political stability, and absence of violence/terrorism), officially reported COVID-19 national data (cases, death, and tests per one million population), and COVID-19 vaccination coverage was considered for this study to predict COVID-19 morbidity and mortality. Results indicate a strong relationship between nations’ governance and officially reported COVID-19 data. Countries were grouped into three clusters using only the governance data: politically stable countries, average countries or “less corrupt countries,” and corrupt countries or “more corrupt countries.” The clusters were then tested for significant differences in reporting various aspects of the COVID-19 data. According to multinomial regression, countries in the cluster of politically stable nations reported significantly more deaths, tests per one million, total cases per one million, and higher vaccination coverage compared with nations both in the clusters of corrupt countries and average countries. The countries in the cluster of average nations reported more tests per one million and higher vaccination coverage than countries in the cluster of corrupt nations. Countries included in the corrupt cluster reported a lower death rate and morbidity, particularly compared with the politically stable nations cluster, a trend that can be attributed to poor governance and inaccurate COVID-19 data reporting. The epidemic evaluation indices of the COVID-19 cases demonstrate that the pandemic is still evolving on a global level.
Challenges of caregivers and needs of children with parents in a Nigerian prison
Authors: Ogunbosi B.O. , Adepoju A.A. , Orimadegun A.E. , Odaibo G.N. , Olaleye O.D. , Akinyinka O.O.
Published: November 2022

Background: Separation of a parent from the family as a result of incarceration has both short-term and long-term effects on the family, even after release from  prison. This study is a report of factors and challenges of the family left to adapt to the changed circumstances of separation from parent(s) who are  incarcerated.
Methods: This was a cross sectional study carried out on 89 care -givers of children whose parents are incarcerated at the Agodi  prison, Ibadan who gave informed and written consent to interview their families.
Results: Most caregivers had little or no formal education (69.7%)  and 67.4% are into petty trading or subsistence farming. A majority of the caregivers reported the need of schooling (85.4%), provision of food  (84.3%) and medical care (71.9%) as major challenges, only 25% received any form of support to meet these needs. Twenty-nine (32.6%)  respondents reported receiving financial support to provide for the child’s feeding. Some care-givers 21 (23.6%), obtained loans to cope with the  financial needs of the children hile only 3 (3.4%) received support  from family or other nongovernmental organisations.
Conclusion: The caregivers  of children of prison inmates face significant challenges in meeting the needs of feeding, health and schooling. Support structures and policies to  address these gaps are required.
Paediatric heart failure in Uyo: A retrospective analysis
Authors: Okpokowuruk Frances S , Bassey Kelvin , Oghenedoro Osafugbe
Published: November 2022

Background/Aim: Paediatric heart failure is a condition that continues to present challenges in management in our environment especially in its  treatment and outcomes hence the aim of this study.Materials and Methods: A retrospective analysis of the case notes of all children who were diagnosed and managed for heart failure from January  2019 – October 2021 was undertaken. Data obtained included age, sex, presenting features, primary diagnosis, treatment modalities, duration ofhospital stay and outcomes.Results: A total of 2226 children were admitted over the study period with 67 children diagnosed with heart failure giving a prevalence rate of 3%  although only 47 case notes could be retrieved giving a case retrieval rate of 70%. There were 26 (55.3%) males and 21 (44.7%) females (M:F ratio1.2: 1). Mean age of patients was 32.6 months (±52.23) with 28 (59.6%) of them being infants. Bronchopneumonia was the commonest cause of heart  failure 31(65.9%) either singly or in combination with acyanotic congenital heart disease followed by severe anaemia in 14 (29.8%). Average duration  of hospital stay was 6.9days (±5.08) and average cost of admission was N13,266. Twenty-three patients were discharged (48.9%), while 10  (21.3%) left against medical advice, 2 absconded (4.3%) while 12 (25.3%) died.Conclusion: Heart failure remains an important cause of morbidity and mortality in children in our environment arising from largely preventable  causes. Urgent steps such as patient care giver education, immunization and screening for congenital heart disease are needed to reduce its effect  on children in our environment.
Maternal and neonatal complications of childbirth among adolescents at the Sylvanus Olympio University Hospital Centre (CHU-SO), Lomé
Authors: Ouro-Bagna Tchagbele , Baguilane Douaguibe , Segbedji Kokou Agbekogni R , Kamale Bamoye , Kedji Kombieni , Myriam Talboussouma Sollim , Dodji Gbadoe Adama , Dzayisse Atakouma Yawo , Deladem Azoumah Komi
Published: November 2022

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Ferritin concentrations in low-birth babies in South-west Nigeria
Authors: Adediran Adewumi , Isife Sunday , Osunkalu Vincent , Wakama Tamunomieibi , Ocheni Sunday
Published: November 2022

Background: In the absence of acute phase reaction, ferritin concentration has been used as a standard measurement of iron stores. Low birth  weight babies are at risk of developing iron lack because ferritin concentration at birth is influenced by duration of gestation, maternal iron status  and conditions altering maternal–foetal iron exchange.
Aim: The aim of this study was to determine the ferritin concentrations of low birth weight babies in comparison with that of normal birth weight  babies.
Materials and methods: Fortyfour normal birth weight (NBW) babies and 40 low birth weight (LBW) babies were recruited for the study. About  1.0ml of venous blood was drawn aseptically from each subject into a micro EDTA tube, centrifuged at 5000rpm for 5 minutes, the plasma separated  into cryotubes and stored at-20oC until ready for quantitative determination of ferritin concentrations using direct immunoenzymatic  colorimetric method. Data obtained was analysed statistically using the Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS, version 23, Chicago, IL, USA).   
Results: Gestational age correlated positively with ferritin concentrations in LBW neonates (p<0.05) while APGAR score correlated positively with  ferritin concentrations in normal birth weight babies (r=0.398; p<0.05). Though not statistically significant (p=0.214), median values for ferritin  concentrations were 188.5μg/dl and 373μg/dl for LBW and NBW neonates respectively.
Conclusion: Gestational age correlated positively with ferritin concentrations in LBW neonates.
Non cardiac central cyanosis in the newborn: A case report of persistent pulmonary hypertension of newborn (PPHN) and review of literature
Authors: Ogugua Arodiwe Ijeoma , Maduabuchi Chinawa Josephat , Amauche Ujunwa Fortune
Published: November 2022

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Determinants of menstrual hygiene practices among in-school adolescent girls in Osun State, Nigeria: a comparative descriptive cross-sectional study
Authors: Akinreni T. I. , Okunloye O. B.
Published: November 2022

INTRODUCTION: Adolescence in girls has been recognized as a special period that signifies the transition from girlhood to womanhood. This study was conducted to assess the determinants of menstrual hygiene practices among in-school adolescent girls in private and public secondary schools in Osun State, Nigeria.

METHODS: A descriptive, cross-sectional study (comparative) involving 650 in-school secondary students (public and private), were selected via multistage stratified sampling technique, using a self-administered structured questionnaire. Relevant data was collected via a semi-structured questionnaire and analyzed using SPSS 23.0. Appropriate univariate analysis using frequency tables and charts, while bivariate analysis was done using a chi-square table. Multivariate analysis was done using logistics regression.

RESULTS: The modal age range was middle adolescence (14-16 years old). There was a statistically significant difference between public and private school respondents in terms of age menarche: More students in private schools (81.8%) had their menarche before the age of 13 compared to those in public schools (73.2%). More respondents in private secondary schools (67.1%) have good menstrual hygiene practices compared to their counterparts (55.4%). Almost all the respondents in public secondary schools and private secondary schools have good management on menstruation Multivariate analysis, more of the respondents in junior classes among public school respondents were approximately two times less likely (1/0.506 = 1.97) to have good hygiene practice compared to their counterparts.

CONCLUSION: Based on the findings in this study, it could be concluded that more of the respondents in private secondary schools had good hygiene practices compared to their counterparts. Hence, the need for all stakeholders to intensify efforts to provide accurate and adequate information as well as enable the environment to promote menstrual hygiene practices among in-school adolescent girls.
Transforming Fatherless Children through Faith as a Strength Perspective: Challenging Father-Absence as a Social ill in South African Society
Authors: Freeks Professor Fazel Ebrihiam
Published: November 2022

The Children’s Act, 38 of 2005, (South Africa) states that children in need of care and
protection face social ills such as father absence and in addition some children abuse alcohol and drugs, among other things. The Act defines the essence of parental responsibilities and rights regarding children, and fatherhood in this context can be a notable trending topic. This research posits that fatherhood occurs predominantly within the context of families. Notwithstanding this, the nature of fatherhood is changing within an African context. Suspicion of attributing to men any positive aspect is evidenced within the social sciences, let alone appreciation of the role of men in families. The present project results show that transforming fatherless children and fatherhood can be ambiguous and challenging in a world dominated by men. Yet, this paper suggests and embraces faith as a strength perspective where God is seen as Father and parent apropos establishing his Fatherhood in the hearts of men, which
characterizes the fatherhood of men, while it is life-giving in a world staggered by father
absence. Father absence impedes children from receiving and giving love, and therefore, the manifest constant behavioural problems of children. Poor academic performance and selfperception are linked to father absence and children may suffer due to a lack of educational support and access to health care. Social workers try to collaborate with fathers and mothers to nurture a healthy relationship with their children. Unfortunately, these efforts fail in many instances and children become vulnerable due to a lack of care and love from both parents.
Modeling of Technology Evolution (TE) for Nuclear Industry in Aspect of Multidisciplinary R&Ds
Authors:   Department of Mechanical and Control Engineering, The Cyber University of Korea, 106 Bukchon-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul 03051, Republic of Korea, Woo Tae Ho
Published: November 2022

Technology platform (TP) is introduced for the nuclear industrial promotions in the aspect of the inerdisplinary technology. The modeling is assumed as the introduction in 2010 which has been a role of the TP in the nuclear industry. The evolution of the new TP is one of important strategy to enhance the profits of the nuclear energy industry. Conventional trends of R&Ds as discovery and invention have been changed to the platform supplies which are incorporated with the information technology (IT) company. In the modeling, the multidisciplinary R&Ds can imply new TP in which the simulation is quantified and then the comparative values are obtained. The analysis performed by the technology evolution (TE) has been done for the dynamical simulations where the other kinds of TP could be expected. Keywords—Technology Platform (TP), Nuclear Energy, Industry, Information Technology (IT), Technology Evolution (TE)
Deep Predictive Models Based on IoT and Remote Sensing Big Time Series for Precision Agriculture
Authors:   Artificial Intelligence and Data Semantics Laboratory (LIASD), University of Paris 8 - Vincennes - Saint-Denis, Paris, France, Khatraty Yahjeb Bouha , Nauwynck Nédra Mellouli , Diallo Mamadou Tourad , Nanne Mohamedade Farouk
Published: November 2022

Managing time series data generated by the intelligent objects around us requires cleaning and processing techniques, as well as a prediction model with high accuracy and low complexity. This study attempts to fuse climate time series data (Temperature, Humidity, Wind speed and Rainfall) and remote sensing data to predict rice yield. We performed statistical analysis of the data, additive decomposition, and measured the correlation between the different variables. We checked the stationarity of the data by using the Augmented Dickey-Fuller ADF test to apply statistical prediction models based on AutoRegression and moving averages for univariate series such as ARIMA (Autoregressive Integrated Moving Average) and for multivariate series such as Vector AutoRegression VAR and Vector Autoregressive Moving Average VARMAX. In addition, we applied a non-parametric model such as KNearest Neighbors KNN and Recurrent Neural Network models such as Long short-term memory LSTM and Gated recurrent unit GRU for rice yield prediction. The best yield estimation is achieved using LSTM with a Root Mean Square Error RSME error of 0.100. Keywords— Agriculture, ARIMA ,KNN, LSTM, Time series.
Detection of Anomaly using Machine Learning: A Comprehensive Survey
Authors:   JSPM's Rajarshi Shahu College of Engineering, Pune-411033, Maharashtra, India, Mane Deepak T. , Sangve Sunil , Upadhye Gopal , Kandhare Sahil , Mohole Saurabh , Sonar Sanket , Tupare Satej
Published: November 2022

Anomaly detection is an important element in the domain of security. As a result, we undertook a literature review on ML algorithms that identify abnormalities. In this paper, we are presenting a review of the 101 research articles describing ML techniques for anomaly detection published between 2015 - 2022.The goal of this paper is to review research papers that have used machine learning to develop anomaly detection algorithmThe forms of anomaly detection examined in this study include system log anomaly detection, network anomaly detection, cloud-based anomaly detection, and anomaly detection in the medical profession. After assessing the selected research articles, we present more than 10 applications of anomaly detection. Also, we have shared a range of datasets used in anomaly detection research, in addition to revealing 30+ new ML models employed in anomaly detection. We have discovered 55 new datasets for anomaly detection. We've noticed that the majority of researchers utilize real-life datasets and an unsupervised learning technique to detect anomalies. Many ML methods may be applied in this subject, so we present a summary of all work done in the previous six years. Keywords Intrusion detection, Artificial intelligence, Anomaly detection, security, Machine learning.
An Extensive Comparative Analysis on Various Efficient Techniques for Image Super-Resolution
Authors:   HoD (IT) Government Polytechnic Daman(UT), India, Bhujade Rakesh Kumar , Asthana Stuti
Published: November 2022

The image up scaling and super resolution gain a attention now a days. Create a high-resolution image with help of a low-resolution image uses in many of the application. The optimization based super-resolution methods is principally driven by the choice of the objective function. Recently artificial intelligence based machine and deep learning methods are also using for the image processing application. It makes easy and efficient way of image super resolution. Recent work has generally centered around limiting the mean squared reproduction blunder. The subsequent evaluations have high pinnacle signal-tocommotion proportions, however they are much of the time lacking high-recurrence subtleties and are perceptually subpar as in they neglect to match the constancy expected at the higher resolution. This paper presents the comparative analysis of the efficient techniques for image super-resolution. Keywords—Image, Super, Resolution, AI, Machine learning, Deep Learning, Perfromance.
Transmembrane Pressure Modeling for Optimal Integrated Membrane System Performance
Authors:   Department of Mechanical Engineering, College of Science, Engineering and Technology, University of South Africa, Florida 1710, Private Bag X06, South Africa, Ramanamane N. J , Sob P. B. , Alugongo A. A. , Tengen T. B.
Published: November 2022

The integrated membrane system is a promising technology for oily wastewater producing industries. The integrted membrane system achieves the high oil/water emulsions separation at the low-cost operation, however, its feed stream performance is hampered by membrane fouling which causes a decine in permeate flux and oil rejection ratio during the separation process. The poorly estimated transmembrane pressure in the integrated membrane feed stream leads to membrane pores blockages. When the transmembrane pressure builds up in the integrated membrane feed stream causes the decline in the oil/water rejection, which leads to poor membrane performance. The engineering equation solver software was used to model the transmembrane pressure for the optimal performance of the the integrated membrane feed stream during oil/water separation. The theoretical results obtained revealed that increasing the transmembrane pressure, will increase the permeate flux in the integrated membrane feed stream which optimizes the membrane performance. The unique methematical relationship was developed between the membrane pores and feed stream for optimal membrane performance during oil/water separation. Keywords— Integrated membrane, Feed stream, Oil-water separation, Transmembrane pressure, Pore size
Palavras-chave em Contexto (Usando n-gramas) com Python
Authors: Turkel William J. , Crymble Adam
Published: November 2022

Esta lição usa os pares de frequência criados na lição 'Contar Frequências de Palavras com Python' e os apresenta em formato HTML.
Saída de Dados como um Ficheiro HTML com Python
Authors: Turkel William J. , Crymble Adam
Published: November 2022

Esta lição usa os pares de frequência criados na lição ‘Contar Frequências de Palavras com Python’ e cria um ficheiro HTML com esses dados.
LIKOVI IZ RANIH JADA (OSIM EDUARDA SAMA, MAJKE I SESTRE)
Authors:   University of Kragujevac, Faculty of Philology and Arts, Čebašek Aleksandra
Published: November 2022

The purpose of the paper is to present all characters (except Eduard Sam, mother and sis- ter) from Danilo Kis’ Rani jadi, the first novel in his family trilogy/circus. In the novel the primary focus is on Andreas Sam and his memories which tell us more about his childhood, the war period and his father. Along with the character of Andreas Sam, the main aspect of our analysis is his best friend, Dingo the dog. Since most of the studied characters are of Jewish origin, we sought to point out the social and private spheres of each character’s life individually, as well as include information on the presence of anti-Semitism in cases where it was stated or hinted at.
LIK EDUARDA SAMA U „PEŠČANIKU“
Authors:   University of Kragujevac, Faculty of Philology and Arts, Kostić Jovana
Published: November 2022

This paper aims to present and synthesize biographical data of one of the main characters in Danilo Kiš’s novel Hourglass, namely, Eduard Sam. First, we shall list all of his personal information such as the date of birth, address, marital status, family relations, work expe- rience, pastime activities, etc. Then, we shall present the staircases of life and death as they appear within the novel. Since the character in question is of Jewish origin, the paper will examine the recurring signs of anti-Semitism as well as the physically and emotionally debil- itating consequences of such national identity. Eduard Sam is someone who is lucid, not mad, with his lucidity emerging as a result of his ceaseless speculation about the terror of death within a concentration camp.
MAJKA, SESTRA U PORODIČNOM CIRKUSU („BAŠTA, PEPEO“, „PEŠČANIK“, „RANI JADI“)
Authors:   University of Kragujevac, Faculty of Philology and Arts, Karić Verka G.
Published: November 2022

The main intention of the work is to show the characters mother and sister in trilogy- Family circus by Danilo Kiš. This trilogy contains novels: Garden, ashes (Bašta, pepeo), Hour- glass (Peščanik), Early sorrows (Rani jadi). We aim to show that thecharacter of the sister, although not shown in detail in the trilogy like the figure of the father, is important because it reflects the childhood of his brother Andreas Sam. That is why the descriptions of sister’s character and appearance are best seen in the works Garden, ashes and Early sorrows. We can conclude that she represents a companion through all stages of her brother’s life. Although different from him, Ana Sam supports her younger brother and shares with him all the hard- ships that befell them during the Holocaust. On the other hand, the mother is portrayed as a character opposite to the father, devoid of flaws. In addition, there is no feeling of frustration in the relationship between mother and son, like those present towards the father, but also the sister who shares his characteristics. Thus, analysis of the trilogy has the goal to demonstrate the attachment to the mother and the perspective of a person who is not a Jew but feels the consequences of anti-Semitism and the Holocaust suffered by her family.
LIKOVI IZ GROBNICE ZA BORISA DAVIDOVIČA (HANA KŠIŽEVSKA I BARUH DAVID NOJMAN)
Authors:   University of Kragujevac, Faculty of Philology and Arts, Petrović Nina
Published: November 2022

The goal of this short display is to represent on the example of two character biographies from а novel A tomb for Boris Davidovich by author Danilo Kiš: Hana Kšiževska and Baruh David Nojman and how history has a tendency to repeat itself and show how Anti-Semitism operates with its cruel mechanism and logic, immune to justice, innocence, gender, time and place. The writer Danilo Kiš gave as a glimpse to the lives of two individuals, their unique minds, beliefs, potentials, struggles and fights against the big monster called anti-Semitism. Abovementioned Hana and Baruh are two strong minded and fearless individuals who were used as sacrificial lambs for hatred without proper cause and a touching reminder of all the horrors that anti-Semitism caused during centuries.
LIKOVI IZ KIŠOVIH DRAMA
Authors:   University of Kragujevac, Faculty of Philology and Arts, Ilić Teodora
Published: November 2022

The main aim of the paper was the representation of characters found in the dramatic works of Danilo Kiš. The dramas used include Night and Mist (Noć i Magla), first published in 1968, Parrot (Papagaj) from 1970, as well as The Wooden Coffin of Thomas Wolfe (Drveni sanduk Tomasa Vulfa), written for television in 1974, and finally Mechanical Lions (Mehanički lavovi), from 1980. The paper comes as a result of analyzing the main characters of the aform- entioned dramas solely through the image of their jewish identity, the holocaust and the after- math the same had on the overall being of the characters, thus forming a biography in their honour. It is clear after that most of Kiš’s Jewish dramatic characters suffer from psycholog- ical trauma after the Holocaust and most are yearning to preserve their memories through remembrence.The paper is also the result of research conducted in the course which was part of a Center for the Studies of Remembrance.
LIKOVI IZ „GOLOG ŽIVOTA“
Authors:   University of Kragujevac, Faculty of Philology and Arts, Lazić Katarina
Published: November 2022

The topic of this work will primarily be the characters from the documentary film Bare existence directed by Aleksandar Mandić. The scenario for the film was written by Danilo Kiš himself. It was filmed in March 1989. in Israel. For the first and only time, Danilo Kiš appears in front of the camera in the role of a television narrator who represents the destinies of two Jews, Jovanka Ženi Lebl and Eva Nahir Panić, seven months before his death. Through their lives, the history of our region from the 1930s to the 1960s, poverty, communism, war, the State Security Service (UDBA), emigration, etc. are narrated in an exciting way. The series Bare existence was premiered in February 1990., six months after Kiš’s death, as the last tel- evision program that all citizens of the former Yugoslavia could watch together. The series consists of four episodes.
SISTEM INFORMASI PENDISTRIBUSIAN BANTUAN BENIH UNGGUL DAN ALAT MESIN PERTANIAN KEPADA KELOMPOK TANI DI DINAS PERTANIAN KABUPATEN SERANG
Authors: Rakhmat Edy , Hasanah Huswatun , Wiguna Omansa Tri Nanda
Published: November 2022

The Agriculture Department of Serang Regency designed a program of agricultural equipment assistance and direct assistance of superior seeds to overcome the problem of food security. However, data on farmer groups is not yet available accurately because so far the existing system has not provided a database-based program application. This causes problems, namely difficulties in the process of making reports to collect data and search for farmer group data. Delays in making reports often occur, and the distribution has not been right on target. To overcome and solve these problems, the researcher aims to develop an Information System for the Distribution of Superior Seeds and Agricultural Machine Tools to the Farmers Group at the Serang Regency Agriculture Service. Data collection techniques were carried out by field studies and literature studies. The field study uses observation and interviews. Literature study is carried out by reviewing various previous research articles that are in accordance with the research topic. In addition, this is also done by searching for documents, procedures and studying books and other written sources from libraries and other written literature related to research. With this information system, data creation on seed needs and requests for agricultural machinery can be done easily and quickly, reporting systems can be created at any time when reports are needed. In addition, data search can be done easily. Data redundancy or duplication can be minimized and the required reports can be printed immediately.