bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
ASUHAN KEBIDANAN KOMPREHENSIF PADA NY. A DI KLINIK PRATAMA KAYU JATI TEMBILAHAN TAHUN 2022
Authors: Yasmi Yuli
Published: August 2023

Comprehensive midwifery care is defined as care starting from pregnancy, childbirth, infant care, postpartum, and family planning (KB). In Inhil it is estimated that in 2020 the number of maternal deaths is 10 people and the number of infant deaths is 24 people. At the Klinik Kayu Jati Pratama, starting from April-December 2021, 44 pregnant women were recorded, 4 mothers gave birth, 4 postpartum mothers, 4 BBL and 39 family planning acceptors. The purpose of this care is to be able to provide comprehensive midwifery care to Mrs "A" at the Kayu Jati primary clinic Tembilahan. The method in this care using midwifery management thinking Varney and asuhan is documented in the form of SOAP and analyzes the gap between theory and practice. The results in this care there is a gap between theory and practice in pregnant women who only make health servise visits 5 times during pregnancy, in childbirth care occurs the first stage extends for 49 hours and there is a discrepancy in carrying out third stage procedures, 3 times neonatal visits, and postpartum visits were carried out 4 times and the patient used mini-pill contraceeption. Suggestions it is hoped that the result of this midwifery care can be input female students to improve the quality of midwifery care services for pregnant women, childbirth, BBL, postpartum and family planning.

 

Asuhan kebidanan komprehensif diartikan asuhan yang dimulai dari kehamilan, persalinan, perawatan bayi, nifas, serta keluarga berencana  (KB). Di Inhil diperkirakan pada tahun 2020 jumlah kematian ibu sebanyak 10 orang dan jumlah kematian bayi 24 orang. Di klinik Pratama Kayu Jati  mulai dari April-Desember tahun 2021 tercatat ibu hamil 44 orang, ibu bersalin 4 orang, ibu nifas 4 orang, BBL 4 orang dan akseptor KB 39 orang. Tujuan dari asuhan ini mampu memberikan Asuhan Kebidanan komprehensif pada Ny  "A" di klinik Pratama Kayu Jati Tembilahan. Metode dalam asuhan ini dengan menggunakan manajemen kebidanan alur pikir Varney dan Asuhan didokumentasikan dalam bentuk SOAP serta menganalisis adanya kesenjangan antara teori dan praktek. Hasil pada asuhan ini terdapat kesenjangan antara teori dan praktek pada ibu hamil yang hanya melakukan kunjungan pelayanan kesehatan 5 kali selama masa kehamilan, pada asuhan persalinan terjadi kala I memanjang selama 49 jam dan ketidaksesuaian melakukan prosedur kala III, dilakukan kunjungan neonatal sebnayak 3 kali, dan dilakukan kunjungan nifas sebanyak 4 kali serta pasien menggunakan KB mini pil. Saran diharapkan dari hasil asuhan kebidanan ini, dapat menjadi masukan bagi mahasiswi dalam rangka meningkatkan mutu pelayanan kebidanan pada ibu hamil, bersalin, BBL, nifas dan keluarga berencana.
ASUHAN KEBIDANAN KOMPREHENSIF PADA NY. H DI KLINIK UTAMA LESTARI TEMBILAHAN TAHUN 2022
Authors: Yuliana Yuliana
Published: August 2023

Comprehensive midwifery care is care provided by midwives from the start of pregnancy, childbirth, newborns, postpartum, and the use of family planning which aims to provide quality services to prevent the occurrence of AKI and IMR. The Objectic To be able to provide comprehensive midwifery care using Varney's line of thought and documented in SOAP form. The Methods Midwifery management approach method with Varney's line of thought and documented in the form of SOAP, carried out at the Utama Lestari Clinic on March 12-7 May 2022. This midwifery care was carried out on Mrs. "H" aged 36 G3P2A0H2. The The Results: ANC went well, INC went well, stage 1 lasted 4 hours 45 minutes, stage II 10 minutes, stage III 13 minutes, stage 4 2 hours. The baby was born spontaneously, and neonates visited 3 times. The postpartum period went normally, 4 visits and family planning care Mrs. "H" chose 3-month injection KB. There are gaps, namely the ANC visit schedule is not appropriate, TT immunization and giving methergin to prevent bleeding. From these results it can be concluded that the comprehensive care provided to Mrs. "H" has met the standards. It is hoped that the results of this midwifery care can be input for female students in order to improve the quality of midwifery care services for pregnant women, childbirth, and BBL. postpartum and family planning. 

 

Asuhan kebidanan komprehensif diartikan asuhan yang dimulai dari kehamilan, persalinan, perawatan bayi, nifas, serta keluarga berencana  (KB). Di Inhil diperkirakan pada tahun 2020 jumlah kematian ibu sebanyak 10 orang dan jumlah kematian bayi 24 orang. Di klinik Pratama Kayu Jati  mulai dari April-Desember tahun 2021 tercatat ibu hamil 44 orang, ibu bersalin 4 orang, ibu nifas 4 orang, BBL 4 orang dan akseptor KB 39 orang. Tujuan dari asuhan ini mampu memberikan Asuhan Kebidanan komprehensif pada Ny  "A" di klinik Pratama Kayu Jati Tembilahan. Metode dalam asuhan ini dengan menggunakan manajemen kebidanan alur pikir Varney dan Asuhan didokumentasikan dalam bentuk SOAP serta menganalisis adanya kesenjangan antara teori dan praktek. Hasil pada asuhan ini terdapat kesenjangan antara teori dan praktek pada ibu hamil yang hanya melakukan kunjungan pelayanan kesehatan 5 kali selama masa kehamilan, pada asuhan persalinan terjadi kala I memanjang selama 49 jam dan ketidaksesuaian melakukan prosedur kala III, dilakukan kunjungan neonatal sebnayak 3 kali, dan dilakukan kunjungan nifas sebanyak 4 kali serta pasien menggunakan KB mini pil. Saran diharapkan dari hasil asuhan kebidanan ini, dapat menjadi masukan bagi mahasiswi dalam rangka meningkatkan mutu pelayanan kebidanan pada ibu hamil, bersalin, BBL, nifas dan keluarga berencana.
The impact of containment policy and mobility on COVID-19 cases through structural equation model in Chile, Singapore, South Korea and Israel
Authors: Jiao Jun , Shi Leiyu , Yang Manfei , Yang Junyan , Liu Meiheng , Sun Gang
Published: August 2023

Objectives

The study aims to understand the impact of containment policy and mobility on COVID-19 cases in Chile, Singapore, South Korea and Israel. To provide experience in epidemic prevention and control.

Methods

Structural equation modeling (SEM) of containment policies, mobility, and COVID-19 cases were used to test and analyze the proposed hypotheses.

Results

Chile, Israel and Singapore adopted containment strategies, focusing on closure measures. South Korea adopted a mitigation strategy with fewer closure measures, focusing on vaccination and severe case management. There was a significant negative relationship among containment policies, mobility, and COVID-19 cases.

Conclusion

To control the COVID-19 and slow down the increase of COVID-19 cases, countries can increase the stringency of containment policies when COVID-19 epidemic is more severe. Thus, countries can take measures from the following three aspects: strengthen the risk monitoring, and keep abreast of the COVID-19 risk; adjust closure measures in time and reduce mobility; and strengthen public education on COVID-19 prevention to motivate citizen to consciously adhere to preventive measures.
A influência do efeito do framing de ganho e perda na compra de seguro de celular
Authors: Barros Andréa Lima , Costa Ana Vitória Monteiro , Lima Ana Luisa Marques
Published: August 2023

Esse trabalho possui o propósito de evidenciar o efeito de framing, um conceito da economia comportamental, como estratégia de comunicação de serviço de seguro. Para isso, o objetivo geral do estudo é analisar o impacto do efeito de framing de ganho e perda no processo de compra de um seguro de celular, incorporado ao exame do envolvimento dos participantes com o tema. A metodologia foi composta de pesquisa experimental com caráter quantitativo, logo, estudantes de graduação de quatro instituições de ensino foram instigados a responder questionários on-lines, em duas versões. O intuito do instrumento de coleta de dados foi medir a intenção/atitude de compra do seguro de celular em dois grupos a partir de questões associadas a variável independente: tipo de anúncio (framing de ganho e de perda) do serviço. O exame dos dados se deu mediante a análise das frequências de respostas vinculadas ao emprego do teste T. Os resultados demonstraram que os respondentes possuem baixo envolvimento com o tema, além de os grupos não apresentarem distinções muito significativas. A partir dos testes das hipóteses, foi possível verificar que o efeito de perda motiva mais na adesão do seguro.
Perfis de liderança na gestão pública: ensaio teórico sobre a relação entre a formação acadêmica e o perfil de liderança adotado pelo gestor
Authors: De Moraes Thais Eugênio , D’Oliveira Lilian Marback , Da Fonseca Ana Carolina Pimentel Duarte
Published: August 2023

O objetivo deste ensaio é trazer uma reflexão acerca dos perfis de liderança que mais se destacam na literatura e a relação destes com a formação acadêmica do líder, sobretudo os formados em Administração e Ciências Contábeis, pois nota-se que estas são áreas bastante demandas por jovens candidatos à concursos públicos no Brasil. Além disso, é de extrema importância a escolha de bons líderes para o serviço público, dado que, dependendo do perfil deste, influências positivas ou negativas podem ser percebidas por seus liderados. Ademais, espera-se que ensaio estimule maiores discussões acerca dos processos decisórios para escolhas e nomeações de líderes e gestores na administração pública, tendo por base a profissionalização da liderança no setor público.
A UNASUL e a manutenção das democracias regionais
Authors: Pinto Rafael Cesar Ilha
Published: August 2023

A América do Sul é uma região marcada por disputas política internas nacionais que, cindiram por muitas vezes não só as sociedades nacionais, como também cercearam ou mesmo eliminaram o rito democrático, os mecanismos de controle social sobre o Estado e, em muitas circunstâncias, algumas instituições de sustentação dos regimes republicanos. Essas ‘aberturas e fechamentos’, nos processos de inclusão e democratização cidadã e das instituições das nações sul americanas já foi, em grande medida, estudado pelas teorias da transição democrática, pela ‘escola dependentista’, pela cultura política e, mais recentemente, por acadêmicos e pesquisadores que analisam a qualidade da democracia. Todas essas perspectivas teóricas, apontaram e apontam, no sentido da necessidade de manutenção de práticas permanentes de exercício do pleno direito democrático. Para tanto, é necessário manter em pleno funcionamento e vigor as ferramentas e mecanismos que possibilitam a participação e representação cidadã, ou seja, as instituições democráticas nacionais. A UNASUL, desde sua criação, tem sido por diversas vezes chamada a mediar conflitos e cizânias entre grupos adversários nacionais em disputas fratricidas que poderiam colocar a perder as próprias instituições democráticas nacionais. O artigo aqui proposto se dispõe a fazer um breve resgate do processo de constituição da UNASUL, analisar os seus principais institutos e mecanismos de preservação da ordem democrática e, a consonância do que propugna e a ação da instituição em termos de manutenção das instituições democráticas e uma revisão de parte da literatura sobre a democratização das sociedades sul americanas produzidas no âmbito da ciência política.
Solid waste management: an investigation on the current situation of the landfill in the municipality of Garanhuns – PE
Authors: Silva Luis Carlos de Carvalho , Albuquerque José de Lima , Leão George do Nascimento , Leite Emanuel Ferreira , Alves José Luiz , De Pinho Marco Aurélio Benevides , Amaro Elidiane Suane Dias de Melo , Amaro Rodrigo Gayger
Published: August 2023

The generation of solid residues has become one of the biggest problems of humanity due to the growing demand of the population for goods and services, and it is necessary that the governments look into a way to mitigate its harmful effects on the environment. In Brazil, the problem of adequate solid waste management also became recurrent and started with the United Nations Conference on Environment and Development, which took place in the city of Rio de Janeiro in 1992, Rio-92 or Eco-92. The general objective of the work is to diagnose the current situation of the Garanhuns landfill regarding its suitability for the Intermunicipal Solid Waste Plan - PIRS of the Agreste Meridional Region of Pernambuco and the Garanhuns landfill as an instrument to combat environmental transgression. In the first moment, a documentary analysis was carried out regarding the proposed theme and in the second moment, an investigation, through an interview, about the situation of the landfill in relation to the PIRS. Despite fulfilling some requirements regarding the final destination of the waste, the municipality has not yet prepared, licensed and implemented the Degraded Areas Recovery Program-PRAD, an indispensable part to comply with the guideline of “Compliance with the National Solid Waste Policy”. However, even though there are still some obstacles to compliance with the PIRS, the importance of a properly licensed landfill operating in Agreste Meridional de Pernambuco is emphasized.
Sustentabilidade em obras públicas: conceituação, teoria e prática na UFRPE
Authors: Gaspar Ana Dulce da Silveira , Albuquerque José de Lima , De Moraes Filho Rodolfo Araújo , Batista Agleilson Souto , Alves José Luiz , Leite Emanuel Ferreira , Amaro Elidiane Suane Dias de Melo , Amaro Rodrigo Gayger
Published: August 2023

A preocupação com o meio ambiente é tema de destaque na Constituição Federal de 1988,

que em seu art. 225 impõe ao Poder Público e à coletividade o dever de defendê-lo e preservá-

lo para a presente e para as futuras gerações. A busca por construções sustentáveis não se limita aos novos prédios, mas envolve também manutenção, reformas, ampliação, adaptações e mudanças na utilização dos prédios já existentes. Mas para que isso possa ser verdade, a noção de sustentabilidade deve estar presente desde o estudo de viabilidade técnica, escolha do terreno, definição do programa de necessidades e concepção arquitetônica (CSJT, 2012). No entanto, apesar do tema construções e reformas sustentáveis não ser novo, na administração pública poucas foram as edificações projetadas de maneira sustentável (MMA, 2017). Portanto é preciso analisar se na prática as edificações públicas estão realmente sendo construídas de forma sustentável. O presente estudo traz como objetivos apresentar o conceito de sustentabilidade em obras públicas, identificar quais os instrumentos legais que regem  as obras públicas sustentáveis. Nesta pesquisa o locus de estudo foi o Campus Dois Irmãos da Universidade Federal Rural de Pernambuco. Para a coleta de dados, foram utilizadas as técnicas de análise documental, observação direta e entrevista focalizada. Nesse caso específico, foram analisados os projetos arquitetônicos disponibilizados pelo Núcleo de Engenharia, Meio Ambiente e Manutenção da UFRPE (NEMAM). A observação direta aconteceu por meio de visita às edificações do Campus Dois Irmãos (UFRPE) e a entrevista foi realizada com a direção do NEMAM. o impacto da legislação brasileira na realização de obras públicas        sustentáveis está longe de ser o ideal. O que observou-se é que no Campus Dois Irmãos da UFRPE, apesar de haver algumas ações pontuais que visam a sustentabilidade predial, raros são os critérios explicitamente previstos pela IN 01/2010 que são atendidos por essas edificações públicas.
Tibial Periosteal Ganglion Cyst: A Rare Case of Non Traumatic Leg Swelling
Authors: Kethineni Mounisha , Manchikanti Venkatesh , Sundeep NVK
Published: August 2023

Soft tissue ganglion cysts are most commonly seen around the wrist and arise from myxomatous degeneration of periarticular connective tissue. A lesion produced by the mucoid degeneration and cyst formation in the periosteum of long bones is called a “periosteal ganglion”. These are commonly found in the lower extremities. In this article, we present a case of a 50-year-old female who presented with swelling and dull aching pain over the upper 1/3rd of the left leg for two months. MRI showed a lobulated cyst-like mass that was hypointense to muscle septation with a size of 14×12 mm. The patient underwent excision of the lesion, which was diagnosed as a periosteal ganglion cyst through imaging and confirmed by excision biopsy. Periosteal ganglions are benign cysts with a good prognosis, and they should be considered as a differential diagnosis when encountering pretibial soft tissue swelling.
Outcome of Endoscopic Management of Chronic Subdural Haematoma: A Retrospective Study
Authors: Sharma Anand , Meena Ankit , Sharma Avinash , Madnani Yash
Published: August 2023

Introduction: Chronic Subdural Haematoma (CSDH) is a condition with a collection of liquefied blood in the subdural space, which usually develops at least three weeks after an injury. Endoscopic evacuation of CSDH is a minimally invasive technique that has been shown to be effective in reducing the need for surgical dissection. Aim: To evaluate the outcome of endoscopic evacuation for CSDH. Materials and Methods: This retrospective study was conducted at the Department of Neurosurgery, Gajra Raja Medical College, Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh, India and its affiliated hospitals from January 2021 to December 2022. All patients with CSDH on non contrast CT were included, except those with incomplete records, organised CSDH, secondary CSDH within six months of neurosurgery or meningitis, and those with an injury-to-procedure interval of less than 15 days. At admission, socio-demographic data (age, gender), clinical variables (headache, forgetfulness, hemiparesis, giddiness, speech difficulties), and co-morbidities were recorded. Pre and post-assessment were done by Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS). Descriptive statistics was used and results were expressed in terms of frequency and percentages. Results: A total of 20 patients with unilateral CSDH (predominantly on the left-side) were included, among which 16 were males and 4 females with a mean age of 64.45 years. The most common presenting complaints were headaches, forgetfulness, and unilateral weakness. Most patients had a GCS score of 14-15, and four had co-morbidities such as diabetes and hypertension. No brain tissue injury was observed during the endoscopic evacuation, and all patients achieved complete recovery (GCS score: 15) without any recurrence, infection, fresh bleeding, or brain or membrane injury. Rapid brain expansion occurred in 16 patients; Subdural Drains (SDD) was kept for five days in four patients. Conclusion: Endoscopic evacuation of CSDH is a safe and effective technique for improving clot removal and reducing the recurrence rate.
Characterization of Antibiotic-producing Actinomycetes Isolated from River Tana and Lake Elementaita in Kenya
Authors: Shikuku Bonface O. , Kiruki Silas , Kuria Eric , Mutembei Martin , Ogolla Fredrick O.
Published: August 2023

The rise of antibiotic-resistant bacteria has become a global health concern, necessitating the search for novel sources of antibiotics. Actinomycetes, a group of microorganisms, have been known for their ability to produce bioactive compounds with antimicrobial properties. This study aimed to isolate, identify, and characterize antibiotic-producing Actinomycetes from River Tana and Lake Elementaita. Samples were collected from the study sites, and Actinomycetes were isolated using serial dilution and spread plate techniques. The isolates were characterized based on their morphological and biochemical properties. Furthermore, their antibacterial activity against Escherichia coli, Staphylococcus aureus, and Salmonella typhi was evaluated using the agar well diffusion method. The zones of inhibition were measured (mm), and analysis was done to compare the activity of the isolates using Kruskal Wallis test and medians compared using Wilcoxon with Bonferroni correction at alpha = 0.05 in SAS version 9.4. Analysis of DNA sequences was done using the BLAST program and a phylogenetic tree was constructed using MEGA X version 11. Biochemical tests revealed positive results for catalase, indole, oxidase, and citrate utilization, while coagulase and methyl red tests were negative. In terms of antibacterial activity, 54.5% of the isolates showed activity against E. coli, 45.5% against S. aureus, and 45.5% against S. typhi. Isolate LEL2201 had significant (p < 0.05) higher zone of inhibition against S. aureus (inhibition zone of 25.0mm), while isolate RT2201 exhibited the highest activity against E. coli and S. typhi (inhibition zone of 8.5 mm and 8.6 mm, respectively). Molecular characterization through 16S rRNA gene sequencing identified the isolates as belonging to the Actinobacterium order.                           Phylogenetic analysis revealed their similarity to known Actinomycetes species including Actinomycetales bacterium, Streptomyces intermedius and Streptomyces flavomacrosporus from various countries. The findings of this study demonstrate the presence of antibiotic-producing Actinomycetes in River Tana and Lake Elementaita. Thus, further investigations are warranted to identify and characterize the specific antibacterial compounds produced by these isolates.
Mathematical Modeling of Plants, Herbivore and Natural Enemies of Herbivores Interaction with Harvesting
Authors: Barasa Isaac K. , Apima Samuel B.
Published: August 2023

Plant-herbivore-natural enemies of herbivores interaction is one of the basic interactions that drives of the ecosystem yields. In this interaction, plants are the primary food source for herbivores while natural enemies of herbivores depends on herbivores for food and on plants for shelter. Harvesting of every species which is common in many habitat may affect the population densities of the species and even the entire ecosystem. Therefore, conservation and maintenance of the harvested species is critical for ecosystem balance. In this paper, a model of plant-herbivore-natural enemies interactions with the constant effort harvesting of every species was developed and analyzed. The positive invariant set, the conditions of existence and locally asymptotically, stability of the equilibria were determined using the stability theory of ordinary differential equations. The results shows that the species being harvested would become extinct if harvesting effort exceeded a threshold value for the given population. While maintaining the coexistence of populations in the ecosystem requires sensible harvesting practices. Therefore, it is fair to choose a reasonable harvesting effort to allow all species to coexist in order to govern the species’ dynamic behavior. The insights of the solutions of this study are of great essence to ecologists and policy developers in environmental conservation. The authorities to pay attention to the minimum number required based on the area coverage in deciding when to harvest and also be cautious to the amount and effort of harvesting in view of conserving the species and the environment.
Influence of Sources of Sulphur and Zinc on Growth and Yield of Sesame (Sesamum indicum L.)
Authors: Mondal Sovan , Singh Shikha , Nawhal Anu
Published: August 2023

A field experiment was carried out during kharif 2022 at Crop Research Farm, Department of Agronomy, Naini Agriculture Institute, Sam Higginbottom Institute of Agriculture, Technology and Sciences, Prayagraj, (UP). The soil had a sandy loam texture, with a pH of 7.5, organic carbon (0.625%) and EC (0.564 m.m cm-1), Nitrogen (278.48 kg ha-1), Phosphorus (38.2 kg ha-1) and Potassium (240.7 kg ha-1). The experiment was laid out in Randomized Block Design with nine treatments and control which are replicated thrice based on one year of experimentation. The treatments consisted of 3 levels of source of sulphur (Gypsum 300 kg/ha-1, Single super phosphate 20 kg/ha-1, Elementary Sulphur 40 kg/ha-1) and zinc (5, 10, 15 kg/ha-1) as a Basal application and a control. The application of Gypsum 300 kg/ha-1 + Zinc 15 kg/ha-1 recorded significantly higher  Plant height (110.73 cm), Plant dry weight (15.71 g/plant), number of Capsules/plant (51.40), Seeds/capsules (55.47), Test weight (2.70 g), Seed yield (1.07 t/ha) were recorded with the treatment of  Gypsum 300 kg/ha + Zinc 15 kg/ha.
Assessment of Physico-Chemical Properties of Soil from Different Villages of Kushinagar District, Uttar Pradesh, India
Authors: Tiwari Aditya , Thomas Tarence , Singh Anurag Kumar , Rai Ankur Kumar , Mohanty Satya Ranjan , Prajapati Paramanand
Published: August 2023

The present experiment was carried out during 2022 and consisted of soil sample collection from the designated sitesand laboratory experiments which was conducted in Department of Soil Science & Agricultural Chemistry, Naini Agricultural Institute, Sam Higginbottom University of Agriculture, Technology and Sciences, Prayagraj-211007(U.P.). The primary goals of this study were to investigate the physico-chemical characteristics of soil at various depths. To determine the availability of macronutrients in soil samples from Kushinagar, District, UttarPradesh, and to provide an assessment, 9 sampling locations were chosen. The depths at which soil samples were taken were 0–15, 15–30 and 30–45 cm, respectively. The soil colour (dry condition) Results revealed that the soil colour in dry condition varies from Olive yellow to Olive grey and the colour in wet condition varies from Olive brown to Dark greyish. The soil texture was dominantly sandy loam in almost every site.The bulk density (Mg m⁻3) ranged from 1.35(Mg m⁻3) to 1.43(Mg m⁻3). The practical density (Mg m⁻3) ranged from 2.41 (Mg m⁻3) to 2.53(Mgm⁻3). The pore space (%) ranged from 43.87(%)to 48.87(%). The water holding capacity (%) ranged from 34.01(%) to 42.36(%). The soil pH ranged from 7.50 to 7.99 Indicating Neutral to alkalinein nature. The electrical conductivity ranged from 0.12 (dS m-1) to 0.33(dS m-1). The soil organic carbon (%) ranged from 0.23(%) to 0.39(%). The Available nitrogen (kg ha-1) ranged from 233.23(kg ha-1) to 278.24 (kg ha-1). The Available phosphorous (kg ha-1) ranged from 13.89 (kg ha-1) to 25.39 (kg ha-1). The Available potassium (kg ha-1) ranged from 187.99(kg ha-1 to 238.32 (kg ha- 1). The Exchangeable calcium [cmol (p+) kg-1] ranged from 3.03 to 4.24 [cmol (p+) kg-1]. The Exchangeable Magnesium [cmol (p+) kg -1] ranged from 1.45 to 2.21 [cmol (p+) kg-1]. It suggests that still improvement can be done by improving cropping pattern, decomposition of organic waste, mulching, tillage practices and proper irrigation by management practices with knowledge and experience gained through studies and lead farmers to achieve quality produce and high yield through soil conservation.
Effect of Biofertilizers and Zinc on Growth and Yield of Maize (Zea mays L.)
Authors: Nagarjuna Polam , Debbarma Victor
Published: August 2023

A field experiment was conducted during Kharif 2022 at Crop Research Farm, Department of Agronomy, Sam Higginbottom University of Agriculture, Technology And Sciences, Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh, India. The soil of the experimental field was sandy loam in texture, slightly alkaline in soil reaction (pH 8), low level of organic carbon (0.28%), available N (219 kg/ha), P (11.6 kg/ha) and K (217.2 kg/ha). The experiment was conducted in randomized block design consisting of 10 treatments with 3 different levels of biofertilizers and different levels of zinc 0.2%, 0.4% and 0.6% (foliar application) with three replications and the treatments were allocated randomly in each replication. On the topic “Effect of Biofertilizers and Zinc on Growth and Yield of Maize (Zea mays L.)”,.The results showed that treatment 9 with the application of  PSB (10 g) + VAM (10 g) + Zinc 0.6% recorded significantly higher plant height (213.08 cm), higher plant dry weight (106.76 g) ,maximum number of cobs/plant (2.20), higher cob length (17.63 cm), maximum number of seed/cob (294.56), higher seed index (39.56 g), higher seed yield (2.30t/ha), higher stover yield (8.53 t/ha), higher harvest index (21.26%) compared to other treatments. The maximum gross returns (1,08772.00 INR/ha), maximum net returns (72,573.00 INR/ha) and benefit cost ratio (2.00) was recorded in treatment 9 with the application of PSB (10 g) + VAM (10 g) + Zinc 0.6% as compared to other treatments. Minimum parameters were recorded in treatment 10 control plot with RDF 120:60:40 kg/ha NPK.
Influence of Zinc on Zinc Use Efficiency in Broccoli in Mid Hills of Himachal Pradesh
Authors: Prashar Sakshi , Singh Thakur Narender , Yadav Nitin , Shukla Y. R.
Published: August 2023

The present investigationt was carried out during rabi season of 2020-21 at the Experimental Research Farm of the Department of Vegetable Science, Dr. YS Parmar University of Horticulture and Forestry, Nauni, Solan, Himachal Pradesh to find out the effect of zinc on the nutrient use efficiency in Broccoli cv. (Palam Samridhi). The experiment was carried out in a Randomized Complete Block Design (RCBD) with three replications. Manures, synthetic fertilizers and micronutrients were replicated thrice in the form of nine treatments. The observations were recorded on marketable yield per plot (kg), Zn content in soil (mg kg-1), Zn uptake in plants (kg ha-1) and zinc use efficiency (%). The treatment combination having 50% N through vermicompost + 50% N through urea + RD of PK and FYM + ZnSO4 @15 kg/ha produced best results for all the parameters studied.
A Study of the Functional, Metabolic and Microstructural Brain Changes in Patients with Migraine without Aura
Authors: Ebrahim Alaa Abd El-Karim Soliman , Rabee Mohamed Osman , Elshamy Ahmed Mohamed Basiouny , Sherif Mohamad Fouad , Abo-El-Safa Ashraf Ali Abo-Elfotoh
Published: August 2023

Background: Migraine is a very common disease. Studying the pathological changes in the brain is important for understanding the mechanisms underlying migraine headache. Previous research work has given conflicting results. This study aimed to investigate the functional, metabolic and microstructural changes in the brain of migraine patients without aura.

Methods: This study included 42 migraine patients without aura in the interictal period and 11 age and sex matched controls. All participants were subjected to clinical assessment, assessment of the habituation to visual evoked potentials, assessment of the peak metabolic ratios by H-MRS and diffusion tensor imaging of the brain to test for regional microstructural changes.

Results: The amplitudes of VEPs showed significant reduction in control subjects (P < 0.01), but not in migraine patients after repeated stimulation and significant increase in migraine patients compared to controls (P < 0.01). H-MRS showed significant decrease of NAA/Cr (P < 0.01) and increase of Mi/NAA (P < 0.001) and Cho/Cr (P < 0.05) PMRs in the thalamus and occipital lobes in migraine patients compared to controls. DTI showed significant changes in the FA, AD, MD, RD values in the thalamus, occipital lobe and insula in migraine patients indicating microstructural changes in these areas. All changes showed significant correlation with the intensity, frequency and duration of migraine episodes, but not with the duration of migraine disease.

Conclusion: Migraine patients without aura showed increased excitability to visual stimulation and significant metabolite and microstructural brain changes that correlated with the severity, not the duration of the disease. These changes need to be confirmed in a large scale longitudinal studies.
Evaluation of Patient Satisfaction after 10 Kinesitherapy Sessions at Dschang District Hospital, Cameroon
Authors: Fondop Joseph , Ekoto Marie Christine Atyam , Essoh Richard Ekango , Atemkeng Faustin , Djam C. A.
Published: August 2023

Physiotherapy is that part of medicine which, in its multidisciplinary, affects almost all medical fields. It therefor operates in different techniques to empower patients in a drive to rehabilitate, and restore functional capacities, by maintaining, strengthening, and restoring them. Despite the history of this discipline and its proven evidence, physiotherapy turns out to be always in the shadows because very little known by a large number of Cameroonians. The objective of this study is to promote physiotherapy by evidence of its importance in the management of chronic and acute pathologies, by assessing the satisfaction rate of patients after 10 physiotherapy sessions at the HDD. Our descriptive prospective study was conducted from February 12 to May 12, 2020, using a 4 part questionnaire, and 32 questions including, 09 reliable questions, used for data collection. The data thus collected after compliance with the inclusion criteria were analyses using the Epi info V3.5.3 software and presented in the form of tables and graphs using Excel and Word software. 36 participants participated in the study, therefor 22 are women and 14 are men. At the end of this study, 03 participants had a satisfaction rate below 50%, 30% for two patients and 40% for one of them. On the other hand, 33 patients recorded a satisfaction rate above 50% ranging from 65% to 95% after 10 sessions. At the end of this study, it's emerges that physiotherapy improves the defective condition of patients after 10 sessions. However, it remains imperative to increase the promotion of physiotherapy by virtue of it for well-being of all in city of Dschang in particular and in Cameroon in general.
AI and core electoral processes: Mapping the horizons
Authors: P Deepak , Simoes Stanley , MacCarthaigh Muiris
Published: August 2023

It is well documented that there has been significant enthusiasm across the globe in respect of using AI for all forms of social activity. However, the electoral process – the time, place, and manner of elections within democratic nations – is one of few sectors in which there has been limited penetration of AI. Electoral management bodies in many countries have recently started exploring and deliberating over the use of AI in the electoral process. In this paper, we consider five avenues within the core electoral process which have potential for AI usage, and map the challenges involved in using AI within them. These five avenues are: voter list maintenance, determining polling booth locations, polling booth protection processes, voter authentication, and video monitoring of elections. Within each avenue, we lay down the context, illustrate current or potential usage of AI, and discuss extant or potential ramifications of AI usage, as well as potential directions for mitigating risks when considering AI usage. We believe that the scant current usage of AI within electoral processes provides a very rare opportunity to deliberate on the risks and mitigation possibilities prior to actual and widespread AI deployment. This paper is an attempt to map the horizons of risks and opportunities in using AI within electoral processes and to help shape the debate around the topic.
Excellent Mechanical Properties and Energy Absorption of Hexagonal‐Body‐Centered Lattice Structure Fabricated by Selective Laser Melting
Authors: Ren Yi , Ran Wei , Nie Yu , Liu Zhuofan , Lou Chao , Li Jianhong , Chen Wei
Published: August 2023

Inspired by the crystal lattice characteristics of hexagonal‐close‐packed and body‐centered‐cubic metals, a novel hexagonal‐body‐centered (HBC) lattice structure is constructed for energy absorption. HBC lattice structures with three different c/a ratios are prepared by selective laser melting (SLM) using 316 L stainless steel powder. The geometric features and energy absorption performance of the fabricated HBC lattice structures with different c/a ratios are studied by scanning electron microscopy and quasistatic compression tests, respectively. The results show that the HBC lattice structure prepared by SLM not only exhibits good formability, but also demonstrates excellent mechanical properties and energy absorption capacity. The c/a ratio significantly affects the mechanical properties and energy absorption performance of HBC lattice structures. The Young's modulus, yield strength, and energy absorption increase as the c/a ratio decreases. Compared with other lattice structures, the HBC lattice structure exhibits better energy absorption at the same relative density, thus indicating the usefulness of the HBC lattice structure as a lightweight energy‐absorbing structure.
Research on Curved Parts Surface Quality Detection during Laser‐Directed Energy Deposition Based on Blurry Inpainting Network
Authors: Chen Wei , Zou Bin , Sun Hewu , Zheng Qinbing , Huang Chuanzhen , Li Lei , Liu Jikai
Published: July 2023

The laser‐directed energy deposition technology can be used for additive/subtractive hybrid manufacturing (ASHM). ASHM can realize the manufacturing of some complex parts, such as curved parts. Curved parts will inevitably have some defects during the manufacturing process. However, it is difficult to detect these defects, due to the edge blur of the surface. Therefore, a curved surface quality detection method is proposed. First, the error effect of the curved surface on the surface quality detection is quantitatively analyzed. An efficient channel attention network–DPD network (ECANet–DPDNet) blurry inpainting network model is proposed to effectively reduce the adverse effect of edge blurring. Then, the feature parameters of the repaired image are extracted. The backpropagation (BP) neural network trained by the feature parameters is used to predict curved surface roughness. Finally, two kinds of surface defects are identified using our proposed method based on adaptive threshold segmentation matrix and interference region filtering. The constructed support vector machine (SVM) defect type recognition model is trained using the 15 feature parameters extracted from the defect region. The experimental results show that the accuracy rates for the judgment of scratch defects and pit defects can reach 96.00% and 94.00%, respectively.
Neural Architecture Search with In‐Memory Multiply–Accumulate and In‐Memory Rank Based on Coating Layer Optimized C‐Doped Ge2Sb2Te5 Phase Change Memory
Authors: Yan Longhao , Wu Qingyu , Li Xi , Xie Chenchen , Zhou Xilin , Li Yuqi , Shi Daijing , Yu Lianfeng , Zhang Teng , Tao Yaoyu , Yan Bonan , Zhong Min , Song Zhitang , Yang Yuchao , Huang Ru
Published: July 2023

Neural architecture search (NAS), as a subfield of automated machine learning, can design neural network models with better performance than manual design. However, the energy and time consumptions of conventional software‐based NAS are huge, hindering its development and applications. Herein, 4 Mb phase change memory (PCM) chips are first fabricated that enable two key in‐memory computing operations—in‐memory multiply‐accumulate (MAC) and in‐memory rank for efficient NAS. The impacts of the coating layer material are systematically analyzed for the blade‐type heating electrode on the device uniformity and in turn NAS performance. The random weights in the searched network architecture can be fine‐tuned in the last stage. With 512 × 512 arrays based on 40 nm CMOS process, the PCM‐based NAS has achieved 25–53× smaller model size and better performance than manually designed networks and improved the energy and time efficiency by 4779× and 123×, respectively, compared with NAS running on graphic processing unit (GPU). This work can expand the hardware accelerated in‐memory operators, and significantly extend the applications of in‐memory computing enabled by nonvolatile memory in advanced machine learning tasks.
Integration of Alloy Segregation and Surface CoO Hybridization in Carbon‐Encapsulated CoNiPt Alloy Catalyst for Superior Alkaline Hydrogen Evolution
Authors: Pan Yangdan , Gao Junkuo , Lv Enjun , Li Tongtong , Xu Hui , Sun Lu , Nairan Adeela , Zhang Qichun
Published: July 2023

Constructing an efficient alkaline hydrogen evolution reaction (HER) catalyst with low platinum (Pt) consumption is crucial for the cost reduction of energy devices, such as electrolyzers. Herein, nanoflower‐like carbon‐encapsulated CoNiPt alloy catalysts with composition segregation are designed by pyrolyzing morphology‐controlled and Pt‐proportion‐tuned metal–organic frameworks (MOFs). The optimized catalyst containing 15% CoNiPt NFs (15%: Pt mass percentage, NFs: nanoflowers) exhibits outstanding alkaline HER performance with a low overpotential of 25 mV at a current density of 10 mA cm−2, far outperforming those of commercial Pt/C (47 mV) and the most advanced catalysts. Such superior activity originates from an integration of segregation alloy and Co‐O hybridization. The nanoflower‐like hierarchical structure guarantees the full exposure of segregation alloy sites. Density functional theory calculations suggest that the segregation alloy components not only promote water dissociation but also facilitate the hydrogen adsorption process, synergistically accelerating the kinetics of alkaline HER. In addition, the activity of alkaline HER is volcanically distributed with the surface oxygen content, mainly in the form of Co3dO2p hybridization, which is another reason for enhanced activity. This work provides feasible insights into the design of cost‐effective alkaline HER catalysts by coordinating kinetic reaction sites at segregation alloy and adjusting the appropriate oxygen content.
Broadband Optoelectronic Synapse Enables Compact Monolithic Neuromorphic Machine Vision for Information Processing
Authors: Guo Tao , Zhang Baizhou , Wang Xiyang , Xiao Yi , Sun Bai , Zhou Y. Norman , Wu Yimin A.
Published: August 2023

Traditional machine vision is suffering from redundant sensing data, bulky structures, and high energy consumption. Biological‐inspired neuromorphic systems are promising for compact and energy‐efficient machine vision. Multifunctional optoelectronics enabling multispectrum sensitivity for broadband image sensing, feature extraction, and neuromorphic computing are vital for machine visions. Here, an optoelectronic synapse is designed that enables image sensing, convolutional processing, and computing. Multiple synaptic plasticity triggered by photons can implement photonic computing and information transmission. Convolutional processing is realized by ultralow energy kernel generators fully controlled by photons. Meanwhile, the device shows the ability of conductance modulations under electronic stimulations that implement neuromorphic computing. For the first time, this two‐terminal broadband optoelectronic synapse enables front‐end retinomorphic image sensing, convolutional processing, and back‐end neuromorphic computing. The integrated photonic information encryption, convolutional image preprocessing, and neuromorphic computing capabilities are promising for compact monolithic neuromorphic machine vision systems.
Polymeric Giant Unilamellar Vesicles with Integrated DNA‐Origami Nanopores: An Efficient Platform for Tuning Bioreaction Dynamics Through Controlled Molecular Diffusion
Authors: Cochereau Rémy , Maffeis Viviana , dos Santos Elena C. , Lörtscher Emanuel , Palivan Cornelia G.
Published: August 2023

Giant unilamellar vesicles (GUVs) are microcompartments serving to confine reactions, allow signaling pathways, or design synthetic cells. Polymer GUVs are composed of copolymer membranes mimicking cell membranes, and present advantages over lipid‐based GUVs, such as higher mechanical stability and chemical versatility. Such microcompartments are essential for understanding reactions/signaling occurring in cells, which are difficult to study by in vivo approaches due to the cell's complexity. However, the lack of control over their production, stability, and membrane diffusion properties is still limiting their use for bio‐related applications. Here, polymer GUVs produced by microfluidics and permeabilized with DNA‐origami nanopores (DoNs) that present a high level of control over these essential properties are introduced. After systematic optimization of conditions, DoN‐GUVs reveal a narrow size distribution, allow for high encapsulation efficiencies, and are stable for weeks, protecting encapsulated biomolecules. The kinetics of diffusion of molecules through the GUV's membrane is tuned by insertion of DoNs with a controlled 3D‐ structure. DNA polymerase I, encapsulated as model for bioreactions, successfully produced DNA duplex strands with spatiotemporal control. DoN‐GUVs loaded with active molecules open new avenues in bioreactions, from the detection of biomolecules, over the tuning of molecular transport rates, to the investigation of cellular processes/signaling.
Recycling Lead (II) Management in Metal Organic Framework‐Perovskite Luminescent Composites
Authors: Qiu Lei , Ju Haonan , Guan Mengyu , Wang Wei , Mao Wenxin , Dai Zhigao , Li Guogang
Published: July 2023

Colloidal lead halide perovskites face challenges in practical optoelectronic applications due to the toxicity of lead (II). To overcome this issue, a novel approach using metal‐organic frameworks (MOFs) for recycling lead (II) management in perovskite materials, is developed. Through surface‐functionalization of MOF‐808 and pH tuning, the MOF achieves recyclable adsorption‐desorption of lead (II), confining the lead source within the MOF‐808 template or the perovskites. This controllable transformation between lead (II) chelation and perovskites prevents lead (II) leakage. Additionally, separated lead (II) ions from decomposed perovskite can be adsorbed by MOF‐808, facilitating recycling. The resulting MOF‐808‐EDTA@CsPbBr3 composite exhibits comparable optical performance to pure CsPbBr3 powder, but with improved stabilities, effectively preventing lead (II) leakage. Hierarchical desorption of lead (II) in the MOF‐808‐EDTA@Pb2+ complex enables reversible on/off fluorescence signal switching. Detached lead (II) from decomposed MOF‐808‐EDTA@CsPbBr3 composite can be re‐adsorbed by MOF‐808‐EDTA, enabling the construction of CsPbBr3 nanocrystals in a new cycle. This approach is economically attractive and environmentally friendly. This study addresses the challenge of lead (II) leakage and offers the potential for optical anti‐counterfeiting in perovskite materials with a sustainable approach.
Targeted Delivery of the Pan‐Inflammasome Inhibitor MM01 as an Alternative Approach to Acute Lung Injury Therapy
Authors: García‐Fernández Alba , Sancho Mónica , Garrido Eva , Bisbal Viviana , Sancenón Félix , Martínez‐Máñez Ramón , Orzáez Mar
Published: July 2023

Acute lung injury (ALI) is a severe pulmonary disorder responsible for high percentage of mortality and morbidity in intensive care unit patients. Current treatments are ineffective, so the development of efficient and specific therapies is an unmet medical need. The activation of NLPR3 inflammasome during ALI produces the release of proinflammatory factors and pyroptosis, a proinflammatory form of cell death that contributes to lung damage spreading. Herein, it is demonstrated that modulating inflammasome activation through inhibition of ASC oligomerization by the recently described MM01 compound can be an alternative pharmacotherapy against ALI. Besides, the added efficacy of using a drug delivery nanosystem designed to target the inflamed lungs is determined. The MM01 drug is incorporated into mesoporous silica nanoparticles capped with a peptide (TNFR‐MM01‐MSNs) to target tumor necrosis factor receptor‐1 (TNFR‐1) to proinflammatory macrophages. The prepared nanoparticles can deliver the cargo in a controlled manner after the preferential uptake by proinflammatory macrophages and exhibit anti‐inflammatory activity. Finally, the therapeutic effect of MM01 free or nanoparticulated to inhibit inflammatory response and lung injury is successfully demonstrated in lipopolysaccharide‐mouse model of ALI. The results suggest the potential of pan‐inflammasome inhibitors as candidates for ALI therapy and the use of nanoparticles for targeted lung delivery.