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Pharmacological overview for therapy of gout and hyperuricemia
Authors: Yadav Shraddha , Bhosale Madhura , Sattigeri Bhagya , Vimal Shruti
Published: May 2022

Hyperuricemia & gout are disease conditions marked by over production and reduced excretion of uric acid. These conditions are linked with unhealthy lifestyle, Hypertension, Diabetes Mellitus, Metabolic syndrome, Cardiovascular & Chronic renal disease. Thus controlling & monitoring uric acid level becomes important. Development in the technology have led to greater insights into the pathophysiology of gout & hyperuricemia. Now we have a better understanding of involvement of interleukin 1β in inflammatory process of gout. Thus with better understanding newer therapeutic targets are being explored for treatment of gout & hyperuricemia. The armamentarium of drugs being used in therapy of acute gout here been expanded with recent addition by interleukin-1 inhibitors especially for refractory patients and patients with comorbidities.  As these new therapies are evolving we need to focus on improving the use of Allopurinol through patient education and training of physicians in order to minimize development of Allopurinol hypersensitivity syndrome (AHS). Further pretesting of Human leukocyte Antigen- B ( HLA-B*5801*) should be considered in Asian population. Febuxostat being critically new drug needs cautious approach, proper education of patients and Adverse Drug Reaction (ADR) reporting. With entry of Pegloticase there is a new class of drug added for treating hyperuricemia.
Preventive measures to fight with COVID-19 through environmental parameters with the help of Ayurveda: A literary research article
Authors: Kaur Ravneet , Kumar Shashidhar , Jasmine Jasmine
Published: May 2022

COVID-19 is an emerging virus of now-a-days which causes severe lung infection. This mutated virus is very contagious in nature. Ayurveda since ancient times is serving humanity in a positive way. Rasa Shastra (pharmaceutics) is the branch of Ayurveda which deals with the manufacturing of different types of Aushadhies (medicines). By the process of Shodhana (purification) , Marana (incineration) and Moorchhna (manufacturing) along with the help of cow dung cakes , many medicines are prepared. There are a lots of complicated and untreatable diseases which are possible to treat with the help of Rasa Shastra a branch of Ayurveda.There are many more processes by which diseases are treated indirectly by killing microorganisms outside the body of the host. This article is an attempt in a same way for dealing with the present threat of pandemic. According to the popular proverb “Diamond Cuts Diamond”, this animal virus can be controlled by another animal antidote. In old sacred religious books importance of almost every animal is described. New generations must follow the instructions given by the ancient sages in all the said ways to stay healthy.
Measuring attitude towards advertisements
Authors: Sanesh P V , Ahuja Vandana , Abidi Naseem
Published: May 2022

Attitude towards advertising is recommended as a valid and significant predictor of advertising outcomes such as consumers' ad engagement, brand attitude, and purchasing behaviour. In the past, the major models developed and determinants used for evaluating attitudes toward advertisements  were influenced by the early consideration that advertisement generally means television commercials. Recent reports have confirmed a paradigm shift in media consumption habits of consumers from traditional media to digital media for their entertainment, information, and social needs. Presumably, based on evolved media consumption patterns, these may change in the title, order, and magnitude of cognitive factors associated with attitude towards advertisement, thus necessitating new combinations of factors for attitude evaluation. This study presents a detailed review of articles related to attitude toward advertisement in general and specific media, intended to identify and suggest a new comprehensive model for determining the attitude towards advertisement. The meta-analysis of 86 data points indicated that the usage frequency and relevancy of some cognitive factors are more significant, and some factors can be clubbed together.
Pakistan Digital Learning Landscape Analysis
Authors: Zubairi Asma , Khalayleh Abdullah , Baloch Imdad , Mazari Haani , Kaye Tom , Groeneveld Caspar
Published: May 2022

An output of the EdTech Hub, https://edtechhub.org
O silencio dos caboclos: notas sobre catimbozeiros perseguidos no Rio Grande do Norte
Authors: Angélico Rômulo
Published: May 2022

O Catimbó-Jurema é uma tradição de matriz indígena oriunda do nordeste brasileiro. Ao longo dos séculos, índios juremeiros e seus descendentes caboclos foram vítimas de uma série de perseguições devido ao conjunto de crenças e práticas cerimoniais que compõem esse universo ser classificado, por autoridades católicas e laicas, feitiçaria. No território do Rio Grande do Norte a repressão aos cultos de matriz indígena parece ter sido considerável, entretanto, poucos relatos sobreviveram ao tempo. O presente artigo tem o objetivo de analisar casos que permaneceram na memória de veneráveis caboclos e em fontes específicas. O método utilizado foi o diálogo com juremeiros e a pesquisa bibliográfica. O artigo conclui que, embora a repressão ao Catimbó tenha se estendido do século XVI ao início XX, a tradição permanece viva em nosso Estado - preservando elementos ancestrais autóctones.
Dispositivo moda: a roupa em processos artísticos contemporâneos
Authors: Sutili Violeta
Published: May 2022

A compreender a moda enquanto este grande sistema comunicador ocidental, formado por códigos distintos, o qual age de forma direta na construção de padrões estéticos e culturais, e que, de forma similar, cada época e localização geográfica impõe seu próprio arquétipo de beleza, pretende-se apontar manifestações artísticas que rompem com seu viés padronizador na vestimenta. A demonstrar obras brasileiras capazes de atravessar seus sentidos, por meio da atribuição do desenvolvimento de campos semânticos, são apresentada proposições artísticas brasileiras contaminadas pelo tema. Partindo da produção contemporânea de Nazareth Pacheco, artista em questão a apresentar um breve panorama acerca da representação de corpos e vivências através das vestes, posteriormente são apresentados trabalhos pessoais desenvolvidos em acordo, ou desacordo, aos processos de vestimentares.
Notes on Habenaria stenopetala Lindl., an uncommon terrestrial orchid from India
Authors: Misra Sarat , Nayak P. , Panda Sitaram
Published: May 2022

Habenaria stenopetala Lindl. (Orchidaceae) is known for its variability. Study of live materials of this species from different regions of Orissa supported this view. Morphology of this species from field observations supplemented with study of herbarium materials has been discussed in this communication.
Detection of Covid-19 using Cough Sounds
Authors:   Bharati Vidyapeeth’s College of Engineering, New Delhi, India., Taneja Harsh ,   Bharati Vidyapeeth’s College of Engineering, New Delhi, India.,   Bharati Vidyapeeth’s College of Engineering, New Delhi, India,   Bharati Vidyapeeth’s College of Engineering, New Delhi, India,   Bharati Vidyapeeth’s College of Engineering, New Delhi, India., Abhinav Abhinav , Apoorv Apoorv , Mangal Himanshu , Agarwal Naman
Published: May 2022

Coronavirus, the pandemic due to which about 4 million have lost their lives and counting, is still on. Many scientists and researchers are trying to find ways to detect coronavirus as soon as possible in the human body so that they can start their medication and precaution as soon as possible. Still, due to lack of lab facilities, the RT-PCR is taking more than three days to give the report, and in the meanwhile, patients get serious and life in danger. So in this paper, we proposed an audio-based coronavirus detection technique in which we can get results in minutes. Coronavirus is a respiratory disease, and the sound produced while breathing can tell us about the presence of coronavirus. Audio-based detection was already used for the detection of asthma, pneumonia. So, in this paper, we implemented a combination of machine learning and deep learning techniques to find the presence of Covid-19, and the model has an accuracy of 78% and an f1 score of 74%. This technique can be used as a starting point for just audio data to diagnose diseases and save lives.
Transport of Water Vapour over the Araibian Sea and adjoining Indian region
Authors: DESAI BN
Published: May 2022

A critical examination has been made of the various points discussed in the paper of Sikka and Mathur (1965) on 'Transport of Water Vapour over Arabian Sea and adjoining Indian region during an active Monsoon situation' and it is shown that their interpretations of the IIOE data are not acceptable in many cases.
Mesoscale study of heavy rainfall of Delhi
Authors: SARA AT
Published: May 2022

In this study an attempt has been made to examine (1) The striking features of the spatial distribution of heavy rainfall (2 or more in 24 hours), during monsoon (June to October), at Delhi and neighbourhood (about 25 miles around the National Physical Laboratory (N.P.L) and (2) Any influence of the hillocks on the southeastern parts of Delhi and neighbourhood on the rainfall distribution.
A dew point Hygrometer with thermo-electric cooling
Authors: SALARUDDIN M
Published: May 2022

A dew point hygrometer which uses photoelectric detection and thermoelectric cooling is described. The instrument is especially useful in measuring very small values of moisture contained in the air at low temperatures and high altitudes, for which normal types of hygrometers are not quite suitable.
Forecasting five-day mean contours of 700 mb using empirical influence coefficients
Authors: SHUKLA J , SURYANARAYANA R
Published: May 2022

With the help of 5-day mean data for the ten-year period (1955-64) for July and August, empirical influence coefficients have been worked out. With these coefficients we derive a linear prediction formula for 700-mb contours at 12 radiosonde stations in India. We assume that the predicted 700-mb contour height is a linear function of the contours in the past pentad. The coefficients in Our prediction formula are evaluated by the method of least squares using past data.

 

The usefulness of the method was tested with data of 2 years (1965-66) and we find good success in forecasting broad features on 5-day mean charts.
Net Terrestrial Radiative Heat Fluxes over India during Monsoon
Authors: GODBOLE RV , KELKAR RR
Published: May 2022

Infrared radiative heat flux and instantaneous rate of temperature change have been computed for Indian, subcontinent for monsoon season by making use of the numerical method developed for the purpose. The effects of water Vapour alone have been considered. It is found that the radiative beat loss near the surface is minimum over the Western Ghats. Over northeast and northwest India, the radiative heat loss is relatively high. Also, the radiative cooling integrated from the surface upto 300 mb indicates a large cooling over northeast and northwest India (>loC per day) and relatively small cooling over the southern Peninsula ( <0.25°C per day). Analysis of the day to day values of net flux and temperature suggest no cause-and-effect relationship. However, a good correspondence has been noticed between net flux, temperature and total moisture content as far as surface level is concerned. The day to day values of net flux at higher levels follow very closely to those at the surface.
Secular variation of Geomagnetic Elements at Alibag-
Authors: RAO DRK , BANSAL RK
Published: May 2022

Attempts are made to represent secular variations of geomagnetic elements (H. Z and D) of Alibag by fitting polynomials of third order to the observed annual mean values for the years 1905-65. The coefficients of the fitted curve account for more than 99 percent of the total variation in case of H and D and 98 per cent in case of z. The coefficients are compared with those computed by Moos, Pramanik and Pramanik and Ganguli for the same station. A probable change of  position or intensity or both of the focus of the H-field in the region is inferred from the change in trend of H and D curves about the year 1964. The residual H,Z and D curves did not show any parallelism with solar activity as judged from sunspot numbers. H and Z residuals nearly indicated a periodicity of 3 solar cycles whereas D showed a periodicity of 2 solar cycles.
Stratospheric and lower Mesospheric Wind Systems in the Equatorial Region
Authors: RAO KSRAJA , JOSEPH KT
Published: May 2022

Rocket wind data from 25 firings over Thumba (India) have been used in conjunction with similar data from other low latitude stations like Ascension Island, Colon (Panama), Natal (Brazil),Barking Sands (Hawaii) and Somniani (Pakistan), Behaviour of the stratospheric and mesospheric Winds seasonally, in the equatorial region and outside it, has been studied, A strong easterly jet is detected over the equatorial stations in January, with core winds  varying from 35 to 60 mps and height varying from 42 to 50 km, From a synoptic study of the rocket wind data pertaining to 17 March 1965 over Thumba, Ascension Island, U S, Navy ship Croatan at 13°S, 78°W, Barking Sands and Sonmiani, it is inferred that in the equinoctial month of March, the stratospheric wind speed increases with proximity to the equator, with the region of maximum wind speed to the south of the equator; but in the mesosphere the region of maximum wind is to the north of the equator, J et stream in the troposphere (both easterly and westerly) in the Indian region, has been studied in relation to the stratospheric winds over Thumba and Sonmialii and found that there is no obvious relation between the trophspheric jets and the stratospheric wind system, Lack of correlation between the zonal (and also meridional) wind speeds in the stratosphere an a the ozone content above the station, indicates that ozone mixing may be taking place mainly in the vertical. Vertical wind shears have been computed fur rocket flights over Thuillba and Sonmiani and their plots against height reveal that turbulence is larger over Thumba than over Sonmiani. In the equatorial region, there is considerable winds shear in the equinoctial months, which decrease in winter when there is a peak shear in the mesosphere near 52 km. Outside the equatorial region, there is very little seasonal variation in the-windshear, either in the stratosphere or in the mesosphere, The rockets wind data of Thamba  do not indicate oppositely directed winds at each level from one; year to the next, as is shown by the data of Kwajalein. It is, therefore, inferred that the amplitude of the quasi-biennial wave is greater over Kwajalein than over Thumba, contrary to expectation.
A study of wind distribution and associated dry or wet weather probability over Madras during monsoon and Post-monsoon months
Authors: RAISJRCAR NC , JAYARAMAN S , SRINIVASAN TR
Published: May 2022

. In this paper, a detailed analysis has been made of the frequency of wind vectors at surface, 850.and 300-mb levels over Madras (Meenambakkam) for the monsoon and post-monsoon months during the eight year period 1956.63. The relationship between the various wind vectors and the impending dry or wet weather spells for the next 12 hours has also been examined. The results are presented in the form of 'roses' which may be of some use to a forecaster in connection with prediction of dry or wet weather during the next 12 hours on the basis of the prevailing winds.
Diffuse solar (sky) radiation measurements over India
Authors: DESIKAN V , IYER NV , RAHALKAR CG
Published: May 2022

The paper summarises the results of measurements of diffuse solar radiation made at a network of 10 stations in India since 1958. In highly polluted urban areas the ratio of diffuse to global radiation is almost twice that in non-industrial regions. The diffuse radiation has also shown a marked increase in urban areas during the last ten years.
A não religiosidade ao longo do Brasil: sua evolução e seus determinantes
Authors: Oliveira Lisana de , Raiher Augusta Pelinski
Published: May 2022

O objetivo deste artigo é o de investigar a associação existente entre a não religiosidade e o dinamismo econômico dos municípios brasileiros em 2000 e 2010, mensurando o percentual da população de cada município sem religiosidade e sua distribuição espacial, além de verificar a existência ou não de correlação entre a não religiosidade e a renda per capita. Para a obtenção dos resultados, utilizou-se dados do Censo Demográfico de 2000 e de 2010, referentes ao percentual da população sem religiosidade, renda média e nível de escolaridade para todos os municípios brasileiros. Na investigação acerca dos efeitos existentes, estimou-se modelos econométricos espaciais. Os resultados mostram que a não religiosidade aumentou ao longo dos anos, identificando que quanto maior a renda média dos municípios brasileiros, maior é seu nível de não religiosidade. ABSTRACT The objective of this article is to investigate the association between non - religiosity and the economic dynamism of Brazilian municipalities in 2000 and 2010, measuring the percentage of the population of each municipality without religiosity and its spatial distribution, besides verifying the existence or Not of correlation between non-religiosity and per capita income. To obtain the results, we used data from the Demographic Census of 2000 and 2010, referring to the percentage of the population without religion, average income and level of education for all Brazilian municipalities. In the investigation of the existing effects, spatial econometric models were estimated. The results show that non-religiosity has increased over the years, identifying that the higher the average income of Brazilian municipalities, the higher is their level of non-religiosity. Keywords: No Religion; Economic dynamism; Secularization.
Osteonecrosis of the Femoral Head
Authors: George Gary , Lane Joseph M.
Published: May 2022

Osteonecrosis of the femoral head is a progressive and debilitating condition with a wide variety of etiologies including trauma, steroid use, and alcohol intake. Diagnosis and staging are based on imaging including MRI at any stage and plain radiography in more advanced lesions. The only definitive treatment is total hip arthroplasty, although numerous treatments including disphosphonates and core decompression are used to delay the progression. Lack of satisfactory conservative measures suggests the need for additional research of osteonecrosis including large patient registries to further understand this condition.
The effect of return on equity (ROE) and debt to equity ratio (DER) on stock prices with inflation as mediation variables: Case study on banking companies listed on the Indonesia stock exchange 2014-2020 period
Authors: Handayani Ms. , Samosir Partogi S , Suparningsih Budhi
Published: May 2022

This study aims to prove whether or not Return on Equity (ROE) and Debt to Equity (DER) affect stock prices with inflation as an intervening variable. Case studies on banking companies listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange from 2014 to 2020. This study applies a comparative casual method with a quantitative approach. The data analysis technique applied in this study uses library research methods related to the application of secondary data. The population is 45 issuers of the sectoral banking index. Meanwhile, the research sample consisted of 5 issuers of the sectoral banking index obtained by applying the purposive sampling method. The data analysis technique applied in this study uses multiple regression analysis and path analysis. The study results concluded that there was a positive and significant effect of Return On Equity and Debt To Equity Ratio on Inflation. There is a negative and significant effect of Return On Equity on Stock Prices. Debt To Equity Ratio has a positive and insignificant effect on stock prices. However, there is a negative and significant effect of inflation on stock prices. For example, inflation can mediate Return On Equity on stock prices, which means that an increase in the profitability (ROE) aspect of the banking sector issuer index will increase the inflation rate, which impacts the decline in stock prices in the capital market. Inflation is not able to mediate the effect of the Debt to Equity Ratio on the price aspect, which indicates that with an increase in the number of problematic banking sector indexes in terms of the efficiency of company assets, ultimately, investors tend to consider more considering the fundamental aspects of other companies which not only show how much the company obtains total net sales.
Diabetic Ketoacidosis Treatment Outcome and Associated Factors Among Adult Patients Admitted to Medical Wards of Adama Hospital Medical College, Oromia, Ethiopia
Authors:   Department of Internal Medicine, Adama Hospital Medical College, Adama, Ethiopia, Assefa Kassaye Dagim , Dugassa Girsha Worku , Jarso Guto Godana , Aman Deybasso Haji
Published: May 2022

Diabetic Ketoacidosis (DKA) is one of the most serious acute complications of diabetes mellitus. The mortality rate remains high in developing countries and among misdiagnosed and treated patients. Therefore targeting early diagnosis and effective treatment programs is vital to save the life of patients. The aim of the study is to assess diabetic ketoacidosis treatment outcome and associated factors among adult patients at Adama Hospital Medical College emergency department and medical wards, Oromia region, Ethiopia. Cross sectional study based on record review of 357 adult diabetic ketoacidosis patients was selected using simple random sampling. Data was collected using checklist from medical registrations. The data was entered and analyzed using SPSS version 20 and EPI-info version 7 statistical packages. Majority of the patients (65.30%) had two or more episodes of diabetic ketoacidosis and the main reasons for recurrent diabetic ketoacidosis were infectious illness (69.50%) and insulin discontinuation (14.80%). Regarding treatment outcomes of diabetic ketoacidosis patients, majority of them (84.90%) discharged with improved. Those diabetic ketoacidosis patients treated with more than six liters fluid replacement in the 1st 24 hours had better treatment outcome by two times as compared to less than three liters fluid replacement (AOR=2.41 (1.58-10.02). Similarly, those patients who got more than sixty international unit insulin doses in the 1st 24hrs had better treatment outcome by ten times (AOR=10.68 (3.88- 20.64)) when compared to less than forty international unit insulin administration. In addition, DKA patients who got supplemental potassium showed five times treatment outcome improvement (AOR= 5.30 (2.11-13.32) than for those potassium replacement was not done. Even if majority of diabetic ketoacidosis patients treated at Adama Hospital Medical College emergency room and medical wards were discharged with improvement, early treatment of infection, ample fluid replacement and insulin dose adjustment during illness need to be encouraged.
Clinical Characteristics of Mineral Bone Disease Among Patients with Chronic Kidney Disease in Southern, Nigeria
Authors:   Department of Internal Medicine, University of Port Harcourt Teaching Hospital, Port Harcourt, Nigeria, Victor Onyebuchi Ndu , Richard I. Oko-Jaja , Pedro Emem-Chioma , Friday Wokoma
Published: May 2022

Mineral bone disease (MBD) is a common complication in patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD). The objective of this study is to determine the characteristics of CKD-MBD among adult patients with CKD in South-South, Nigeria. One hundred and fifty consecutive consenting chronic kidney disease patients who fulfilled the inclusion criteria for this study were recruited. Patients had a detailed clinical assessment, biochemical and radiological evaluations for CKD-MBD. Biochemical investigations included serum calcium, phosphate, parathyroid hormone (PTH) and alkaline phosphatase while the radiological investigations included X-ray of the skull, spine, wrist and phalanges. The age range of the patients was 22-80 years, with a mean of 45.1 (±11.9) years. There were 90 males and 60 females with male to female ratio of 1.5:1. Symptoms suggestive of CKD-MBD in the study population were bone pain and pruritus occuring in 34.9% and 12.0% of the CKD-MBD patients. Other symptoms presented by the patients included leg swelling in 126 (84%), frothiness of urine in 123 (82%), vomiting in 109 (72.7%), facial puffiness in 102 (68%), haematuria in 18 (12%) and chest pain in 73 (48.7%) of the patients. The mean values for serum PTH, serum calcium, serum phosphate, alkaline phosphatase and caxpo4 product among the CKD-MBD patients were 205.06±112.6 pg/ml, 2.56±0.73mmol/l, 1.63±0.63mmol/l, 109.26±65.57IU/L and 4.07±1.28mmol2 /l2 respectively. There was hypercalcaemia in 44.6%, hypocalcaemia in 26.0%, hypophosphataemia in 12.0% and hyperphosphataemia in 29.3% of the patients. High alkaline phosphatase was observed in 36.0% while 8.7% had low alkaline phosphatase. There was high calcium x phosphate product in 34.0% of the patients. Radiological features in keeping with CKD-MBD was present in only 6% of those with CKD-MBD. Hypercalcemia is the major biochemical abnormalilty in patients with CKD-MBD in our environment.
Central Diabetes Insipidus in a Patient with Stiff Person Syndrome
Authors: Zarzour Fatima , Bou Khalil Abir , Khalil Bou
Published: May 2022

Background: Central diabetes insipidus (CDI) is a rare hypothalamic-pituitary disease due to the deficiency of arginine vasopressin (AVP) synthesis of which more than one third of etiologies are unidentified. Autoimmunity is associated with one third of patients with apparently idiopathic CDI. The most common antibody detected in auto immune CDI is autoantibodies to AVP-secreting cells (AVPcAb). Stiff-person syndrome (SPS) is a rare neurological disorder with features of an autoimmune disease. It is characterized by fluctuating muscle rigidity in the trunk and limbs and a heightened sensitivity to stimuli. It is well known that SPS is associated with multiple auto immune endocrinopathy including auto immune diabetes and auto immune thyroid disease. The association between SPS and CDI is not well documented in the literature. Case information: We report a case of 51 year old female who developed CDI while being treated for SPS unmasked by high dose steroids. Result: Anti amphiphysin is the only antibody detected in our patient. Animal studies showed a high expression of amphiphysin in anterior and posterior pituitary gland, data in human are still vague .One theory is that anti-amphiphysin antibodies attack the amphiphysin molecules in the AVP secreting cells and inhibit release of AVP. Conclusion: This antibody could hint towards the autoimmune cause of CDI.
Quantum of Silence: Inaction and Jus ad Bellum
Authors: Lewis Dustin , Modirzadeh Naz , Blum Gabriella
Published: May 2022

In a paper by the Harvard Law School Program on International Law and Armed Conflict (HLS PILAC) titled “Quantum of Silence: Inaction and Jus ad Bellum” (2019), Dustin A. Lewis, Naz K. Modirzadeh, and Gabriella Blum examine the actual and potential roles of silence in the identification and the development of international law, with a focus on the legal regime governing the threat or use of force in international relations. The analysis in the paper is complemented with an annex — to which a team of HLS PILAC research assistants contributed — that contains the most comprehensive catalogue to date of apparent self-defense reports to the Security Council under article 51 of the U.N. Charter. Those contributors were Lindsay Anne Bailey, Emma Broches, Laura Clark, Sonia Chakrabarty, Thejasa Jayachandran, Daniel Levine-Spound, Sarah Libowsky, Samantha Lint, Yang Liu, Carolina Silva-Portero, Shira Shamir, William Ossoff, Tamsin Parzen, and Shanelle Van. The paper and catalogue arose out of the HLS PILAC research project titled “Self-defense, States’ Silence, and the Security Council.”
Detecting Tagged People in Camera Images
Authors: Telceken Muhammed , Kutlu Yakup
Published: May 2022

With the development of technology, cameras are used more widely. It is possible to evaluate the widespread use of cameras in various subjects in daily life. Especially face recognition systems are one of the most important areas of use of cameras. Facial recognition systems can be used in many areas such as cyber security, entertainment, security applications of daily used devices, and faster and easier transactions in financial areas. Although a lot of progress has been made in this regard, face recognition systems are still used widely enough because it is thought that they have weaknesses in terms of security. Many scientists are working on facial recognition. In this study, it is aimed to detect the faces of people determined from videos or live camera images in the best and safest way. Yolov4 object detection algorithm, a ready-made algorithm, was used for the detection of human faces on images. The faces of the people in the images were detected by training the data set we created in the Yolov4 algorithm. An accuracy of 99.1 has been achieved for detecting people's faces on images. The data set we created with pictures of certain people is trained in the CNN algorithm. The faces of the people detected on the images were classified on the model trained with the CNN algorithm for the identification of the people, and the accuracy value was examined for the detection of the identified people on the video recordings or live images from the cameras.
PREDICTION OF CUSTOMER CHURN USING ML
Authors: Vardhan Harsh
Published: May 2022

No business can thrive without it’s customers. On the flip side, customers leaving the business is a nightmare that every business owner dreads!In fact, one of the key metrics to measure a business’ success is by measuring its customer churn rate - the lower the churn, the more loved the company is.Typically, every user of a product or a service is assigned a prediction value that estimates their state of churn at any given time. This value may be based on multiple factors such as the user’s demographic, their browsing behavior and historical purchase data, among other details.This value factors in unique and proprietary predictions of how long a user will remain a customer and is updated every day for all users who have purchased at least one of the products/services. The values assigned are between 1 and 5
Reimbursement For Electricity Supply Using Blockchain
Authors: Shinde Saishwari
Published: May 2022

India today is racing towards the goal of Net Zero emissions by 2070. To achieve this goal, we need to reduce the use of air-polluting fossil fuels like coal. India today has increased its infrastructure of solar panels substantially. However, the efforts of the public can be a huge factor in this sector. Solar Panels have to be adopted by the people to reduce dependence on energy distributors providing fossil energy. The people who use solar panels for energy need to either connect their supply to a local power grid or maintain huge battery rooms to ensure a stable supply. Battery rooms are not a feasible option hence people choose to connect to the local grid. Solar Energy generated by people sometimes is in excess of their usage. These extra units can be carried forward to the next bill but people are never rewarded for their contribution. With this new system, we would be able to promote the use of solar panels by rewarding users for their contribution to the local energy supply. Energy distributors would reward users with in-app currency for the number of units they generate, these credits then can be used by users to pay their electricity bills or sell the in-app currency to other users for Fiat money. Using the latest blockchain Ethereum Smart contracts technology we can ensure the safety and security of our in-app currency and transactions made between users. A whole new source of passive income can be generated using this system. Keywords: Blockchain, Mining, Solar Power, Renewable Energy, Crypto Wallet, Electricity, Clean Energy
A statistical assessment of awareness on antimicrobial resistance and antibiotics use attitude among the university students in Karachi, Pakistan
Authors:   Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Faculty of Pharmacy & Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Karachi-Pakistan,Pakistan, Iqtadar Rabia ,   Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Faculty of Pharmacy, Hamdard University Karachi-Pakistan, Pakistan, Asghar Saira ,   Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Faculty of Pharmacy & Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Karachi-Pakistan,Pakistan,   Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Faculty of Pharmacy, Hamdard University Karachi-Pakistan, Pakistan, Siddiqui Afaq Ahmed ,   Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Faculty of Pharmacy & Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Karachi-Pakistan,Pakistan
Published: May 2022

The survival instincts of microbials in response to antibiotics have revolutionized the prescribing practices. Antimicrobials must be used with great care and general public needs awareness of this burning issue. The objective of this study is to highlight the perception of university students with respect to antimicrobial resistance awareness and subsequently their attitude towards using antibiotics. The respondents in the study were selected on the basis of their education background from both healthcare and non-healthcare professions. The study was conducted on 1592 university students and data were collected using questionnaire based on Likert scale. The results were evaluated using Pearson’s Chi-square test and the association between various factors was calculated by Cramer’s V. The awareness level of students from the non-healthcare background, as an approximate of general public, was found to be significantly lower than healthcare students, thus enabling healthcare students to portray a more responsible attitude towards antibiotics use as compared to non-healthcare students (p<0.05). The level of awareness in non-healthcare students as compared to healthcare students, used as an approximate of the general public, indicates a gap in awareness campaigns about antimicrobial resistance for general public. It is recommended that the responsible use of antibiotics should be encouraged by awareness campaigns for both healthcare personnel and general public.
COVID-19 PANDEMİ DÖNEMİNDE TÜRKİYE’DE FAALİYET GÖSTEREN BANKALARININ BAŞARI SIRALAMASINDAKİ DEĞİŞİMİN FİNANSAL GÖSTERGELER ÜZERİNDEN TOPSİS YÖNTEMİYLE DEĞERLENDİRİLMESİ
Authors: BALOĞLU Gürol
Published: May 2022

Bu çalışmada, pandemi koşullarının gözlendiği ilk yılda Türkiye’de faaliyet gösteren bankaların başarı sıralamasında nasıl bir değişiklik izlendiği TOPSİS yöntemi kullanılarak analiz edilmiştir. Bu yolla bankalar üzerinde pandemi etkilerinin anlaşılması amaçlanmıştır. Bu amaçla, çalışmada öncelikle TOPSİS yöntemine ilişkin bilgiler verilmiş, ardından bu yöntem kullanılarak Türk bankacılık sektörü üzerinde yürütülen çalışmalara ilişkin bir literatür taraması yapılmıştır. Literatür taramasında tespit edilen önemli noktalar da aynı başlık altında değerlendirilmiştir. Son kısımda Türkiye’de faaliyet gösteren 27 mevduat bankasının pandemi öncesi ve pandemi dönemi performansları risk-getiri bakış açısıyla analiz edilmiştir. Yürütülen çalışma sonunda, özellikle yabancı sermayeli bankaların risk-getiri yapılarının pandemiden diğer bankalara kıyasla daha olumsuz etkilendiği sonucuna ulaşılmıştır. Çalışmanın, BDDK’nın BASEL’e dayanarak çıkardığı düzenlemelerde yer alan risk tanımlarını ve bu kapsamda yapılan risk ölçümlerini TOPSİS modeline dahil etmesi açısından öncü bir çalışma olduğu düşünülmektedir. Ayrıca pandemi dönemini önceki dönem ile TOPSİS yöntemi üzerinden karşılaştıran az sayıdaki çalışmadan biridir.
Cost-Benefit Analysis of Green Space Investment in Residential Areas of Dar es Salaam City, Tanzania
Authors: Mwageni Nicholaus , Kassenga Gabriel
Published: May 2022

Urban green spaces are increasingly recognized as alternative ameliorative methods to technical solutions abating cities' environmental problems like poor air quality, climate change impacts, and heat stress. However, the costs of development and maintenance of green spaces in terms of materials, labor, and time are not known. The main objective of the study was to assess the costs and benefits associated with green space investment in residential plots of Dar es Salaam City. The study employed in-depth interviews using structured questionnaires and document review. Results indicated that households incur an average cost of TZS 136,579 (USD 59) and a maximum of TZS 6,629,019 (USD 2,882) for establishing more than one home greenery type. The total net monetary benefit per household after all costs due to disservices have been accounted for was TZS 3,148,827 (USD 1,369) annually. Based on a cost-benefit analysis of home greenery, it was found that the benefit was 2.6 times as much as the investment cost thus suggesting that maintaining home greeneries is cost-effective and a worthwhile investment. The results may help in evaluating trades off between courses of action as well as a decision tool for the households when investing in green spaces. The study recommends that residents and City managers should invest in allotments, shade trees, and/or fruit trees, as they were found to have the highest benefits, monetary savings, and benefit-cost ratio. Moreover, to maximize monetary benefit from home greenery, residents should select the right type of green space followed by choosing the right plant species, identification of the right location within the residential plot for establishing green space, and adopting building designs that optimally support green space functioning.
From liver biopsy to non-invasive markers in evaluating fibrosis in chronic liver disease
Authors:   Carol Davila Central Emergency Military Hospital, Bucharest, Diaconu Catalina , Ionita Radu Florentina ,   Carol Davila Central Emergency Military Hospital, Bucharest,   Titu Maiorescu University, Faculty of Medicine, Bucharest, Jinga Mariana ,   Carol Davila Central Emergency Military Hospital,  Bucharest,   Carol Davila University of Medicine and Pharmacy,  Bucharest, Nuta Petrut ,   Carol Davila Central Emergency Military Hospital, Bucharest, Bucurica Sandica ,   Carol Davila Central Emergency Military Hospital, Bucharest,   Carol Davila University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Bucharest, Patrasescu Mihaita ,   Carol Davila Central Emergency Military Hospital, Bucharest, Popescu Andrada ,   Carol Davila Central Emergency Military Hospital, Bucharest, Balaban Vasile ,   Carol Davila Central Emergency Military Hospital, Bucharest,   Carol Davila University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Bucharest, Voicu Laura ,   Carol Davila Central Emergency Military Hospital, Bucharest, Costache Daniel ,   Carol Davila Central Emergency Military Hospital, Bucharest
Published: May 2022

Chronic liver disease is a late stage of progressive hepatic fibrosis. It consists of functional and structural disruptions in most chronic liver diseases. An accurate diagnosis allows us to establish the degree of fibrosis and the stage of the disease, the prognosis of the patient and to predict a treatment response. Despite the fact that liver biopsy is considered a gold standard, noninvasive methods for diagnosing liver fibrosis have gained more and more importance. Whether we talk about serum biomarkers or imagistic methods from transient elastography to 3-D magnetic resonance elastography, the question remains: are these useful or useless? Serum biomarkers represent blood components that can reflect liver histological changes, thus they can monitor the continuous process of fibrosis. These can be subcategorized in direct (that show extracellular matrix turnover) and indirect markers (that reflect disturbances in the hepatic function). However these markers alone are not as accurate in the staging of fibrosis, only help differentiate patients without or with low grade of fibrosis from those with significant fibrosis and cannot be considered alone in the diagnosis of liver fibrosis. Imagistic methods include: ultrasound-based transient elastography, magnetic resonance elastography (MRE), 2D-shear wave elastography, acoustic radiation impulse imaging (ARFI) and cross sectional imaging, the first being the most used. Using a combination of non-invasive tools allows us to diminish the number of patients in need of liver biopsy. However, the patient must always be informed of the advantages and disadvantages of each method and its limitations.
Diabetes mellitus and colorectal cancer – a revealed connection
Authors:   Carol Davila Central Emergency Military Hospital, Bucharest, Patrasescu Mihaita , Nuta Petrut ,   Carol Davila Central Emergency Military Hospital, Bucharest, Costache Raluca ,   Carol Davila Central Emergency Military Hospital, Bucharest, Bucurica Sandica ,   Carol Davila Central Emergency Military Hospital, Bucharest,   Carol Davila University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Bucharest, Macadon Bogdan ,   Carol Davila Central Emergency Military Hospital, Bucharest, Popescu Andrada ,   Carol Davila Central Emergency Military Hospital, Bucharest, Balaban Vasile ,   Carol Davila Central Emergency Military Hospital, Bucharest, Balaban Vasile ,   Carol Davila Central Emergency Military Hospital, Bucharest,   Carol Davila University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Bucharest, Ionita Radu Florentina ,   Carol Davila Central Emergency Military Hospital, Bucharest,   Titu Maiorescu University, Faculty of Medicine, Bucharest, Jinga Mariana ,   Carol Davila Central Emergency Military Hospital, Bucharest,   Carol Davila University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Bucharest
Published: May 2022

The burden of colorectal cancer (CRC) is increasing all over the world. The prevalence of diabetes mellitus is increasing. It is estimated that diabetes affects 387 million people worldwide. It is predicted that 552 million people worldwide will develop diabetes by 2030. A large pool of data indicate that DM increases by 2 fold the risk of CRC. This is the reason to firmly suggest the inclusion of DM in the criteria for CRC screening as an important measure to decrease the mortality of this ailment.
Fever of unknown origin
Authors:   University of Medicine and Pharmacy „Carol Davila“, Bucharest, Romania, Gheorghe Gina ,   Clinical Emergency Hospital of Bucharest, Bucharest, Romania, Ceobanu Gabriela ,   University of Medicine and Pharmacy „Carol Davila“, Bucharest, Romania, Gheorghe Florentina ,   Medical Center As-AIDE Sante, Bucharest, Romania, Bratu Ovidiu G. ,   University of Medicine and Pharmacy „Carol Davila“, Bucharest, Romania,   Universitary Emergency Central Military Hospital, Academy of Romanian Scientists, Bucharest, Romania, Bacalbasa Nicolae ,   University of Medicine and Pharmacy „Carol Davila“, Bucharest, Romania,   Department of Visceral Surgery, “Fundeni” Clinical Institute, Bucharest, Romania, Bungau Simona ,   Department of Pharmacy, Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy, University of Oradea, Oradea, Romania, Diaconu Camelia C ,   University of Medicine and Pharmacy „Carol Davila“, Bucharest, Romania,   Clinical Emergency Hospital of Bucharest, Bucharest, Romania
Published: May 2022

Fever of unknown origin (FUO) is a diagnosis that describes a prolonged febrile illness without an established cause, despite investigations. From the first definition of the medical condition (given by Petersdorf and Beeson in 1961) the diagnostic criteria have changed over time, intending to improve the management and outcome of these patients. The main causes of FUO fall into 4 categories: infectious, non-infectious (inflammatory), neoplastic and diverse causes. The etiology of FUO has changed over time, due to ever-changing disease patterns and the development of diagnostic techniques. A significant percentage of patients with FUO remain without an etiologic diagnosis, despite advanced diagnostic tests. Gathering potentially diagnostic clues through history, physical examination and nonspecific key paraclinical abnormalities is the basis for the diagnosis of FUO.
The strategic need for the implementation of a technological platform for the microproduction of antidotes for the CBRN medical protection
Authors:   Military Medical Research Center, Bucharest, Romania, Ordeanu Viorel ,   “Titu Maiorescu” University, Bucharest, Romania, Andrieș Adrian A. ,   “Titu Maiorescu” University, Bucharest, Romania, Ionescu Lucia E ,   Military Medical Research Center, Bucharest, Romania, Necșulescu Marius ,   Military Medical Research Center, Bucharest, Romania, Popescu Diana M. ,   Military Medical Research Center, Bucharest, Romania
Published: May 2022

The “volatile” international context requires the strengthening of the national security measures, including in the field of CBRN and public health. The medical countermeasures for the defense are based ultimately on the prophylactic treatment (pre-exposure, intra-exposure and post-exposure) and on the curative treatment (of emergency, maintenance and recovery) of the contaminated and the sick. Depending on the rapid and correct etiological diagnosis, the appropriate treatment is immediately applied. Although in times of peace this scenario is almost non-existent, during war or terrorist attack it can be a mass pathology, like an explosive epidemic, that requires specific therapeutic means. Military medicine had and has the conceptual capacity to make antidotes for CBRN medical protection; some have been patented and/or produced as experimental models, but it has no manufacturing capacity anymore.
Non‑melanoma skin cancer (NMSC): Extramammary Paget ’s disease
Authors:   Carol Davila University Central Emergency Military Hospital, Bucharest, Romania, Eftimie Lucian G. , Costache Daniel O. ,   Carol Davila University Central Emergency Military Hospital, Bucharest, Romania, Uscatu Constantin D. ,   Department of Pathology, Emergency County Hospital, Pitesti, Arges, Romania, Glogojeanu Remus R. ,   National Aviation and Space Medicine Institute, Bucharest, Romania, Costache Raluca S. ,   Carol Davila University Central Emergency Military Hospital, Bucharest, Romania,   Carol Davila University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Bucharest, Romania
Published: May 2022

Non ‑melanoma skin cancer (NMSC) comprises squamous cell carcinoma (SCC), basal cell carcinoma (BCC), and severalrare skin tumors (i.e., Extramammary Paget’s disease), being the most common malignancy-affecting people worldwide. Itrepresents the majority of skin cancers and a significant percentage of all malignancies. Despite increasing public awarenessand scientific interest, the incidence of NMSC is constantly increasing. Even though most NMSC`s are associated with lessaggressive behavior, they can still be invasive locally and cause extensive damage to neighboring structures, inducingsignificant morbidity. In addition, different types and subtypes of NMSC tend to have frequent recurrences and may have significantmetastatic potential. As a direct consequence, NMSC has become an important issue for healthcare systems with a significantsocio ‑economic impact.