bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
EVALUATING CHANGES IN SALIVARY FLOW RATE, PH & MICROBIAL COUNT DURING FIXED ORTHODONTIC TREATMENT - AN IN VIVO STUDY
Authors:   PG Student, Government Dental College and Hospital, Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India., Desai Krutasvi , Mehta Falguni ,   Head of the Departmentand Professor, Government Dental College and Hospital, Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India., Patel Renuka ,   Professor, Government Dental College and Hospital, Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India., Trivedi Rahul ,   Assistant Professor, Government Dental College and Hospital, Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India., Prajapati Nipa ,   Assistant Professor, Government Dental College and Hospital, Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India., Dhodi Jitiksha ,   PG Student, Government Dental College and Hospital, Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India.
Published: September 2023

Aim of the study: Aim of this study is to assess the changes in salivary flow rate, salivary pH, plaque index, Streptococcus mutans, Lactobacillus, and Candida albicans in patients undergoing fixed orthodontic treatment, before and after placement of fixed orthodontic appliances. Materials and Method: In present study salivary samples from 60 patients (30 Males and 30 Females) with age group of 14-25 years would be undergoing fixed orthodontic treatment at the department of orthodontics. Salivary flow rate, pH, plaque index and microbial colony count were measured. Streptococcus mutans, Lactobacillus and Candida albicans colony counts were measured using mitis salivarius agar, rogosa agar and sabouraud dextrose agar respectively. Saliva collected for 5 mins and measured in ml/min. salivary pH measured with digital pH meter. Salivary samples obtained from the same patients at intervals of 8 weeks and 16 weeks after commencement of orthodontic treatment and evaluated for the same. Result: This study showed fixed orthodontic appliances increases salivary flow rate (p=0.0001), decreases salivary pH (p=0.03), increases plaque index (p=0.0001), also increases Streptococcus mutans, Lactobacillus and Candida albicans colony count (p=0.0003, p=0.0001and p=0.019 respectively). Independent t test reported salivary flow rate significantly increases more in male patients at 16 weeks interval (p=0.03). Conclusion: The results of this study confirmed that after placement of fixed orthodontic appliances plaque retention increases, which sequentially decrease the salivary pH and decreased salivary pH promote the growth of microbiota.
PERCEIVED ILLNESS INTRUSION AND FACTORS ASSOCIATED WITH PATIENTS ONHEMODIALYSIS IN ATERTIARY CARE HOSPITAL
Authors:   Medicine, Rajarajeswari Medical College and Hospital, Bengaluru, India., Mudduluru Shilpa , Kottur Santosh ,   Community medicine, Chandramma Dayananda Sagar Institute of Medical Education and Research, Bengaluru, India.
Published: September 2023

Background/Purpose: Dialysis is a medical procedure that is very nerve-wracking as it interferes with the day-to-day activities of the patients suffering from kidney disease. Our study is aimed at finding the association between illness intrusion among patients on dialysis, the effect of duration of dialysis, and patient demographics. Materials/Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted on 60 Chronic Kidney Disease patients who were on maintenance hemodialysis in RajaRajeswari Medical College and Hospital, tertiary care center in Bangalore, Karnataka for a period of two months. The patients were interviewed using a pre-tested and semi-structured interview schedule. Data was entered and analysed using Tableau software. The results were visualized in percentages and proportions. Results: Out of 60 patients, 42 patients were males and 95% of total patients were married. 61.7% were from urban areas and the majority (81.7%) of the patients funded their dialysis through their own/family income and 75% reported an intrusion in the area of work. Conclusion: A high percentage of people were from urban areas and very few from rural areas. Therefore, setting up Nephrology units in government hospitals would reduce the economic burden on the patient. Categories: Nephrology, Epidemiology/Public Health.
STUDY OF LEFT VENTRICLE MASS AT THE TIME OF DIAGNOSIS IN HYPERTENSIVE PATIENTS
Authors:   Professor, Dept of General Medicine, Pinnamaneni Siddhartha Institute of Medical Science & Research Foundation, Chinnaoutapali, Andhra Pradesh., Kumar C. Anjani , Venkat K. Sai ,   Senior Resident, Dept of General Medicine, Pinnamaneni Siddhartha Institute of Medical Science & Research Foundation, Chinnaoutapali, Andhra Pradesh., Venkatesh N. Sai ,   Post Graduate, Dept of General Medicine, Pinnamaneni Siddhartha Institute of Medical Science & Research Foundation, Chinnaoutapali, Andhra Pradesh., Teja T. Akhil ,   Post Graduate, Dept of General Medicine, Pinnamaneni Siddhartha Institute of Medical Science & Research Foundation, Chinnaoutapali, Andhra Pradesh.
Published: September 2023

Background: Hypertension is a significant public health issue that affects people all over the world.In India, hypertension affects 5-15 percent of the adult population. In this study we aim at recording incidence of LVH at the time of diagnosis in a tertiary hospital. Aims & Objectives: To monitor Left Ventricular Geometry in newly diagnosed hypertensives, and to study if there is a link between LVH & other indices of target organ damage. Materials & Methods: Hospital based Prospective Analytical study was done in 100 Patients selected by random sampling procedure matching the inclusion criteria. A pretested pro forma was used Follow up was done on inpatient admission and on outpatient department basis. Results: 78 OP & 22 IP patients were studied of which 68 were male and 32 were female LVH was seen in 27% study sample,In the present study, it was observed that there is significant correlation between the prevalence of microalbuminuria and the presence of LVH (P < 0.001) and LV dysfunction (P < 0.002) in hypertensive patients. Hypertensive patients with microalbuminuria were 9.4 times more likely to develop LVH than patients with normal UAE (95% CI: 4.2 - 21.6). ? Conclusion: LVH at the time of diagnosis of hypertension has higher risk of presence of other target organ damages, hence can be used as indicator for prognosis and need for strict monitoring and control of blood pressure recordings with regular follow ups.
MOTHER-INFANT BONDING: A BIBLIOMETRIC ANALYSIS
Authors: BÜYÜKDERELİ ATADAĞ Yıldız , BOZKURT Ahmet Sarper
Published: September 2023

Introduction: Mother-infant bonding serves as a template for all relationships a person forms throughout his/her life and can be critical to any relationship a person will form. The aim of this study was to determine the development and current state of research on mother-infant bonding in the literature.
Method: The Web of Science (Wos) database was used to analyse bibliographic data between 1994 and 2022 (April) using the keyword "mother-infant bonding". Graphics, science maps, and analyses were created with the data.
Findings: The results of the WoS online database show that there are 50 documents and 41 resources (e.g. books, journals) related to publications about the term "mother-infant bonding" for the years between 1994 and 2022. The works of 221 authors were accessed. It was observed that keywords such as ‘postnatal depression’, ‘postpartum depression’, and ‘symptoms’ were used more frequently from 2015 onwards. It was observed that keywords such as ‘depression’, ‘attachment’, ‘scale’, and ‘version’ were used less frequently after 2017. The USA, Japan, and Germany were the top three countries in terms of number of publications and citations in the country comparisons.
Results: This study shows that research on mother-child bonding has increased in recent years. Data on priorities and trends in studies can help guide future academic research.
Exploring the impact of trust dimensions on COVID-19 vaccination intention and behavior: A quantitative analysis
Authors: Ayeb Salma , Zoghlami Meryem , Rached Kaouther Saied Ben
Published: September 2023

The rapid proliferation of COVID-19 vaccines has emerged as a pivotal strategy to combat the ongoing pandemic. Vaccine hesitancy, influenced by various vaccine-related factors, significantly impacts the adoption of COVID-19 vaccination. Misinformation contributes to vaccine distrust and hinders individuals' willingness to receive the vaccine. Despite its critical importance, there remains a paucity of comprehensive studies focusing on the determinants of vaccine confidence, leading to a deficiency in implementation research aimed at understanding and modifying individuals' behavior towards COVID-19 vaccination. This research endeavors to examine the influence of three key dimensions of trust in the COVID-19 vaccine, namely vaccine reliability, transparency in information dissemination, and pharmaceutical laboratory investment in innovation, on individuals' intention to receive the vaccine. Furthermore, we investigate the repercussions of these dimensions on actual COVID-19 vaccination behavior. Our quantitative study comprises a sample of 240 participants and employs a rigorous analytical approach. The findings underscore that individuals' intent to vaccinate against COVID-19 is positively affected by all three trust dimensions, i.e., drug reliability, innovation investment, and information transparency. Importantly, this intention positively correlates with actual vaccination behavior. This study substantiates the utility of the behavioral approach and the Theory of Planned Behavior (TPB) in elucidating vaccine hesitancy and the factors exerting influence on vaccine uptake.
Classification of Leaf using Teachable Machine
Authors: Parate R. K. , Dhole K. M , Sharma S. J.
Published: September 2023

Abstract: Leaf classification is an important stage in plant science. Manual classification of leaf is a quite difficult task for unknown person. For identification and classification of leaf type, machine learning (ML) based approach is simplest way. Henceforth, Google Teachable Machine (GTM) is an intuitive visual tool that provides workflow-oriented support for the development of machine learning models. This model helps to scan image object for leaf type identification. ML is a web-based tool allow user to train machine-learning model without any coding language. In the present work, Mango leaf, Orange leaf and Guava leaf has been selected for identification of its type. For the classification of leaves, hundred images of each type has been taken from available data set and categorized into three classes by giving Guava leaf, Orange leaf and Mango leaf name to created three classes. Teachable machine provides image, sound and pose training option for classification of an object. In this work, we used image option to train the model. This platform automatically trains the model using pre-trained deep learning algorithm. Leaf type verification is done by uploading new image of each leaf type that was not included in the training data set. After successful completion of experiment, result shows classification of each leaf type accurately.
Environmental Sustainability Impact as Optimization Function of OSeMOSYS Energetic Modelling System
Authors: Bechir Mahamat Habib , Aguera A Lopez
Published: September 2023

Abstract: The energy transition is a convoluted process in which decision-makers are facing several challenges, including transitioning to sustainability. In building a sustainable energy transition, the identification of adequate strategies is compulsory. Moreover, this can be achieved through an appropriate energetic mix design to the user's needs at the local, regional, or global level. Suitable energy design aims to identify, among different scenarios, the optimal time frame strategy that maximizes both socio-economic benefits and sustainability. These scenarios are assessed before possible implementation via different energetic modeling tools that are widely available nowadays, designed for economic optimization. The Open-Source Energy Modeling System (OSeMOSYS) is also intended for long-term economic optimization. OSeMOSYS flexibility enables the development of methodologies that adhere to the user's optimization constraints. Hence, this paper bounces an optimization methodology in line with sustainability, where the Impact Mitigation Potential in terms of Climate Change (IMPcc), the environmental sustainability indicator, is evaluated through the selection of energetic transition scenarios. To ensure the study's reproducibility, scenarios are provided as an exercise using data from Atlantis, a hypothetical country having features of both a developing and developed country. Besides the strictly economical optimization, IMPcc scenarios are established with emission penalty sub-scenarios of $100, $50, and $30/ton CO2 eq. As a result, Scenarios comparison highlights a significance decrease in emission by at least 70% that increase of the global cost by at least 2% comparing to the standard optimization.
Kajian Pengelolaan Sampah Pada Bank Sampah Srikandi Di Kelurahan Sukamaju Baru Kecamatan Tapos Kota Depok
Authors: Meitasari Indah , Resti Oktaviani
Published: September 2023

Lingkungan bersih menjadi tujuan dalam Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Namun, permasalahan lingkungan masih ditemukan khususnya yang disebabkan oleh penumpukan sampah. Sebagian besar sampah di Indonesia berasal dari sisa makanan dan bersumber dari aktivitas rumah tangga. Keberadaan sampah ini memberikan dampak negatif seperti pencemaran limbah padat. Oleh karena itu, dibutuhkan strategi dalam mengatasi dan mengelola permasalahan sampah, salah satunya melalui program Bank Sampah. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui strategi pengelolaan Bank Sampah Srikandi di Kelurahan Sukamaju Baru Kecamatan Tapos Kota Depok. Metode yang digunakan yaitu deskriptif. Sampel yang digunakan purposive sampling, berjumlah 22 orang. Teknik pengumpulan data menggunakan data primer dan data sekunder. Teknik analisis data dengan analisis deskriptif. Hasil dari penelitian diketahui pengelolaan sampah pada Bank Sampah Srikandi Kelurahan Sukamaju Baru Kecamatan Tapos Kota Depok mempunyai beberapa mekanisme seperti penggolongan sampah, penyetoran sampah, penimbangan dan pencatatan. Terdapat pembagian hasil penjualan sampah antara penabung dan pengurus bank sampah. Strategi dalam pengelolaan sampah pada Bank Sampah Srikandi yaitu pada strategi mikro terdapat sosialisasi dalam pengelolaan sampah di Bank Sampah Srikandi. Strategi mezzo dengan diadakannya pelatihan daur ulang sampah dan strategi makro belum diadakan karena membutuhkan sistem target yang luas, sedangkan pada Bank Sampah Srikandi ini masih terkendala dengan keterbatasan biaya dan keterbatasan dari pengurus bank sampah.
Pola Hubungan Faktor Lingkungan Dengan Kejadian Chikungunya Di Wilayah Temanggung Jawa Tengah
Authors: Alwin  , Este Latifahanun  , Diena Nur Khayati  , MB Ali Syaban
Published: September 2023

In the world around 17% of human infectious diseases are caused by viruses transmitted anthropods such as chikungunya fever. Chikungunya fever is a disease caused by the Chikungunya virus (CHIKV), a type of ribonucleic acid virus (RNA) is transmitted through Aedes aegipty bites. Acute Chikungunya infection in humans can cause sudden fever, joint pain, rashes. Indonesian was reportedly 241 cases of Chikungunya cases in 2021, in the Temanggung Regency until 2022 there were no cases of Chikungunya. On July 26, 2022 there was a suspected Chikungunya in Temanggung I Village as many as 17 people Temanggung Health Center Work Area. The aims of study was to determine relationship between environmental factors and suspected chikungunya. Research used the quantitative with a case control design. The sampling technique uses a total sampling of 17 cases with a sample ratio of 1: 1 (17 cases and 17 controls), analyzed using the Chi-square test. The results showed that environmental factors variables presence of larvae (OR 5,958, p = 0.016), presence water reservoirs (or 4,643, p = 0.037), presence of waste (OR 4,400, p = 0.039), and occupancy density (OR 5,760, p = 0.016) has a significant pattern of relationship with the suspected Chikungunya.
Budgetary Mechanisms for Implementing the Priorities of Scientific and Technological Development of the Russian Federation
Authors: Soldatova Svetlana E. , Maslennikova Elena V. , Grachev Anton I.
Published: September 2023

The need to determine the priorities of the scientific and technological development of the country and the effective financing of research and development dictates the application in practice of the ideas of the scientific budget. Based on the conducted research, the authors proposed the principles of the scientific budget, of which the most significant are: the priority of financing the most significant areas of research and development; ensuring a single targeted approach to managing the costs of RD at all stages of the life cycle of scientific research and experimental development. The procedure for developing a scientific budget, from the point of view of the authors, consists of a number of stages. In particular, it is envisaged to assign additional functionality to the Unified State Accounting Information System of RD related to the evaluation and selection of scientific topics (RD projects), as well as determining the amount of funding for work from the federal budget. The algorithm for implementing the additional functionality of the system includes a procedure for determining the compliance of the RD project with the priorities of scientific and technological development of the Russian Federation, evaluating the scientific and scientific and technical results of the project according to the criteria of the technology readiness level, as well as conducting a comparative analysis of the project under consideration with the average indicators of a sample of analog projects generated in the system automatically. The application of a methodological approach to assessing the effectiveness of the tools of the state program “Scientific and Technological Development of the Russian Federation” in the formation of the scientific budget allows us to draw conclusions about the need to optimize, expand or reduce the list of program tools. Evaluation of the effectiveness of the program tools is carried out according to the criteria: 1) necessity; 2) sufficiency; 3) the degree of contribution to the achievement of the goal.
Features of the Formation of the Ideology of the Russian State
Authors: Belokonev Sergei Yu. , Burikova Inga S. , Konovalova Maria A.
Published: September 2023

The article provides the psychological and political analysis of the formation of the ideology of the Russian state. For this, the authors applied the methods developed in the LeningradPetersburg school of prof. A.I. Yuriev, which allow a systematic description of the psychological phenomena and processes involved in the formation of ideology, its development and transmission to the next generations. Systematic consideration of psychological factors makes it possible to construct an ideology that is closest to the mentality of the population, and to correct it in time.
Practical Recommendations on the Organization of Municipal Transformations in the Republic of Kalmykia
Authors: Ubushaeva Bayrta G. , Klym-Eremina Natalia V.
Published: September 2023

The article is devoted to the possibilities of transformation of municipalities on the territory of the Republic of Kalmykia. The appearance of this work is caused by the fact that in recent years there has been an active consolidation of municipalities [1]. Such subjects as Stavropol region, Perm region, Zabaikalsky region, Kurgan region, Kaliningrad region and a number of other subjects of the Russian Federation are gradually moving away from the two-level system. Therefore, the purpose of this article is to consider the possibilities and prospects in the case of the transformation of municipalities in the Republic of Kalmykia from “municipal regions” to “municipal districts”, as well as the impact on the management system by the specified subject of the Russian Federation and local self-government bodies in the Republic of Kalmykia [2].
Toward an Integrated Model for Public Technology Policy Analysis - a Taxonomy Useful for Determining Scope and Type of Analysis
Authors: Njalsson Gunnar K.A.
Published: September 2023

How might the analysis of public technology policy be further systematised and made more objective so that important factors such as conscious subjects, interests, infl and prioritisation could better be taken into account by policy analysts and decision-makers? An integrated model designed to guide and structure the analysis process might comprise a solution to this problem. An adequately sophisticated yet concise and systematic framework of this sort would necessarily take into account the referential point of departure and alternative types of policy analysis as well as the nature, interests and priorities of those entities actually shaping public technology policy. The segment of the proposed integrated model and which is concerned with built-in assumptions about the nature of technological development has been covered in a previous article [1]. The purpose of the current article is to develop and present one further part or segment of an integrated model for public technology policy analysis (IMTPA) and to demonstrate its methodological and analytical utility with central policy analysis documents from Canada during the period 1990-2005. This article shall limit itself to a part of the IMTPA concerned with the type and scope of public technology policy analysis to be undertaken - a methodology which might better guide and make more transparent both the policies being examined as well as the policy analysis process itself.
Workforce Planning and Organizational Effectiveness: Perspective from Osun State Civil Servant
Authors: Olonade Zaccheaus O. , Omotoye Oluwatobi O. , Olalemi Oluwatoyin P.
Published: September 2023

The study investigates the impact of workforce planning on organizational effectiveness in Osun State Civil Service. The research design used is a descriptive survey, while the approximate population size of the ministries is 11,243. This paper adopts a two-stage sampling technique for the collection of data. A total of 240 questionnaires were completely retrieved and utilized for the study. The hypothesis was tested with Pearson Product Moment Correlation and Regression Analysis. The findings show a highly significant linear correlation between workforce planning and organizational effectiveness at a 0.05 significance level. Also, workforce planning significantly impacts organizational effectiveness in Osun State Civil Service, Osogbo. It is concluded that workforce planning will enhance the effectiveness of the organization. The paper recommends that the Human Resource department develop and implement a comprehensive career development training program.
A Critical Review On the Management of Kukunaka with Special Reference to Neonatal Conjunctivitis
Authors: Kapatkar Dr.Shruti , Rathi Dr. Renu , Thakre Dr Trupti , Panda Dr.Manisha
Published: September 2023

In Ksheerapa avastha, kukunaka is a specific inflammatory eye illness that most commonly affects infants under eight months.Kukunaka is mentioned as Vartmagata Kapha-Raktaj disease of eye. It is a Bala Netrarog linked to photophobia and ocular weakening.The most prevalent eye condition affecting infants is kukunaka, associated with neonatal conjunctivitis or Ophthalmia neonatorum.Local irritation, microorganisms, and the herpes simplex virus are the main causes of inflammation. It happens due to postpartumdifficulties or infections and maternal infections during labor and delivery. Because of an allergic reaction, the child keeps rubbing theirforehead, eyes, nose, and throat. This condition is characterized by watering and purulent discharge from both eyes and keratitis oruveitis may also be present. A neonate with neonatal conjunctivitis or ophthalmia neonatorum would have an inflamed conjunctiva.This review paper aims to review the management of Kukunaka from classical texts of Ayurveda. This review was conducted by learningAyurveda classical texts related to Kaumarbhrutya, Pediatrics texts on Neonatal diseases, published research journals on Pediatricdiseases, and electronic databases. This review's peculiarity is compiling all the data for kukunaka vyadhi from classic texts like its clinicalfeatures, causative factors, and various internal and external medications. Various formulations of kukunaka that are not studied yet areenlightened in this review, along with some shodhana karma that was indicated to nursing mothers and infants, are described in detail.The article concludes that this review is carried out for future research, which will be helpful for the management of kukunaka.
A theoretical description of polylactic acid biodegradation in composting processes through mathematical modeling
Authors: Baldera-Moreno Yvan , Rojas Alejandro , Andler Rodrigo
Published: September 2023

Polylactic acid (PLA) is a bio-based plastic that is biodegradable under
appropriate conditions of temperature, humidity and oxygen, which are
achieved in the composting process. The objective of this work is to
formulate a mathematical model that predicts the biodegradation of
polylactic acid in composting processes. We performed a qualitative
analysis of the reduced composting mass system, which is non-linear and
non-autonomous. First, the reduced model was transformed into an
autonomous system, showing that their solutions are positive, bounded
and non-periodic. Furthermore, it was shown that the origin is locally
and globally exponentially stable, the axial equilibrium is unstable and
that a degenerate transcritical bifurcation exists at the origin.
Simulations of the reduced system indicated that the PLA mass is
completely biodegraded when the time tends to infinity, which was shown
theoretically. In addition, numerical simulations of the complete
composting system were performed considering three initial values of the
carbon/nitrogen ratio. It was concluded that the initial carbon/nitrogen
ratio of 32.5 reached 90% of PLA biodegradation in approximately 150
days. This work provides a mathematical tool applied to the field of
biotechnology of biodegradable plastics.
Stabilization in a two-species fully parabolic chemotaxis system under small initial conditions
Authors: Liu Aichao , Mi Lufang
Published: September 2023

This paper deals with a chemotaxis system with two chemicals in a
smoothly bounded domain. It is proven that the solutions of the system
are global and bounded as well as exponentially converge to the constant
steady-state solutions under small initial conditions. The present work
extends the results that in Tao and Winkler (2015) as well as Liu and
Dai (2022) to fully parabolic chemotaxis system.
Assessing the Performance of ARBIMON for Nocturnal Bird Monitoring: A Sensitivity and Specificity Approach.
Authors: Hoyos-Cardona Laura , Rivera-Gutierrez Hector Fabio , Daza Bryan , Zuluaga Gabriel Jaime Colorado
Published: September 2023

1: Passive Acoustic Monitoring (PAM) revolutionises ecological research,
utilizing sounds for species-specific inferences. However, PAM generates
large volumes of data, posing challenges in annotation, classification,
and review complexity, necessitating efficient data management
strategies. 2: Given this particular need, this research aimed to
improve the performance of a pattern-matching algorithm for detecting
signals of interest in two nocturnal bird species. The study pursued two
main objectives: first, to evaluate various similarity scores and
determine the optimum one through a sensitivity-specificity analysis.
Second, we investigate potential relationships between species-specific
spectral features, such as high, low, and peak frequencies, and the
algorithm’s performance by reviewing and comparing their dispersion with
a Levene test. 3: The outcomes demonstrated a generally favorable
algorithm performance, achieving up to 80% sensitivity and specificity.
This underscores its effectiveness in identifying target signals. Our
investigation indicated that factors like individuality, which could be
reflect on the spectral features, could potentially impact the
algorithm’s efficacy. 4: ARBIMON provides transformative collaborative
solutions in the field of bioacoustics. However, additional research is
imperative to fully grasp the performance and potential applications of
such tools. This exploration extends beyond ARBIMON to encompass the
burgeoning technologies within the discipline.
EFFECTS OF TWO DIFFERENT NASAL IRRIGATION TECHNIQUES ON PHYSIOLOGICAL PARAMETERS AND CRYING DURATION IN RELIEVING NASAL CONGESTION IN INFANTS
Authors: Gök Nevin Avşar , Bozkurt Gülçin
Published: September 2023

Background & objectives: Nasal irrigation is a commonly used
supportive treatment method for rhinosinus diseases. However, there is
no consensus on how effectively irrigation should be applied to infants.
The aim of the study is to examine the effects of two different nasal
irrigation techniques applied to relieve nasal congestion in infants on
physiological parameters and crying time. Methods: This study
was randomized controlled experimental study. This study was conducted
at the pediatric emergency clinic of the tertiary care hospital. Infants
aged 1-12 months presenting with nasal congestion due to upper
respiratory tract infections were enrolled in the study. Low-volume
saline irrigation was applied to one group and high-volume saline
irrigation was applied to the other group. Physiological parameters,
procedure duration, procedure repetition frequency, and crying durations
were evaluated before, and after the procedure. Results: In the
study, the saturation of infants who received nasal irrigation with
high-volume saline was found to be higher after the procedure compared
to infants who received low-volume saline (p=0.000). Compared to the
infants who were administered low-volume saline, the infants who
received nasal irrigation with high-volume saline; respiratory rate
(p=0.000), crying time and mean procedure time (p=0.000) were found to
be lower after the procedure. Conclusions: As a result, in
infants who received nasal irrigation with high volume saline; oxygen
saturation, respiratory rate, procedure time, frequency of repetitions
of the procedure and crying time are more positively affected. It is
recommended to prefer high-volume nasal irrigation for infants with
nasal congestion.
Surgical Root Coverage of Miller’s Class III Using Free Gingival Autograft (A Case Report)
Authors: Mulyati Mulyati , Agung K. , Yunita P.
Published: September 2023

Background: Gingival recession is a condition where the root surface of the tooth is exposed due to migration of the gingival margin and junctional epithelium in an apical direction. The problem that patients often complain about due to gingival recession is an aesthetic problem, especially if the recession occurs in the upper anterior teeth. In addition, gingival recession can also cause dentine hypersensitivity due to the exposure of the root surface that was previously covered by the gingiva. One of the treatment options for patients with gingival recession is free gingival autograft surgery.
Purpose: The goal of this article is to explain how to manage gingival recession therapy with free gingival autograft surgery in patients with Miller Class III recession.
Case: A 29-year-old female patient came to RSGM Airlangga University with complaints of hypersensitivity in the front teeth at the lower jaw. The last scaling took place about 6 months ago. The patient does not have a history of systemic diseases, such as hypertension and diabetes, and the patient does not have allergies to either drugs or food.
Case Management: Based on the examination that has been carried out, the treatment option for Miller's class III gingival recession in the tooth region 41 is agreed to be a free gingival autograft.
Conclusion: One of the root coverage treatment options is free gingival autograft, where this procedure can also increase the width of the attached gingiva.
Critical Analysis of Firearm Wound Characteristics in Victims Brought for Autopsy at LHMC, New Delhi: A 20-Year Retrospective Study
Authors: Jena Satyakam , Singh Mukesh , Singh Kuldeep , Naik Shrabana , Hiriyur Thipperudrappa Thejaswi
Published: September 2023

Firearmwound characteristics vary a lot depending upon type of firearmand firearm ammunition used, site of entry or exit, range and direction of firing, presence or absence of interposing wearing apparels etc. Depending upon the availability and accessibility of firearm, the pattern of firearm injuries and deaths vary from country to country, region to region and locality to locality. Lady Hardinge Medical College & Associated Hospitals, New Delhi primarily deals with medico-legal works pertaining to New Delhi District which is the most sensitive and VVIP zone of India. Hence, the crime rate is controlled in comparison to other parts of Delhi and NCR of Delhi. However, suicidal firearm fatalities by police personnel engaged insecurity, homicidal firearm fatalities and, firearm fatalities due to terrorist activities and counter-terrorism operations do happen occasionally. A 20-year retrospective study from the year 2007 to 2016 revealed that rifled firearms were commonly used. Pre-autopsy X-Ray examination was done only in few cases. Detailed description about wound characteristics, wearing apparels, recovered firearm projectiles were found missing on many autopsy reports.
Relationship Between Workplace Incivility, Employee Performance And Employee Engagement In Healthcare Institutions
Authors: Singh Sakshee , Meghrajani Indra , Vijh Garima , Prabhu Thomas Jain , Mohite Sagar
Published: September 2023

Workplace incivility is a well-known problem that affects every firm and its environment. Employee engagement may result in physical and mental suffering, impacting how well people perform. The study aims to ascertain the relationship between employee engagement, employee performance, and workplace incivility. For this, scales of the investigated variables were used to build a well-structured questionnaire. The survey questionnaire was sent out to workers and employees of Health Care Institutions. There were 212 valid responses in total. SEM, or structural equation modelling, was utilized to establish relationships. The study's findings rejected hypotheses H1 and H2 showing workplace incivility (WPI) has a detrimental effect on employee engagement (EENG) at ( β= - 0.34, P >.05) and employee performance (EP) at (β = -0.27, P >.05). While adopting the hypothesis H3, employee engagement had a favourable impact on the performance of employees at (β = 0.36 P 0.05).
The health professionals and SARS-Cov-2 pandemic. Occupational performance and mental health
Authors: Stauropoulou Aikaterini , Karathanasi Konstantinia
Published: September 2023

Introduction: World Health Organization has designated 2021 as the International Year of Health Care Workers, recognizing the impact of the pandemic on their mental and physical health.
Purpose: Investigating the impact of Covid-19 pandemic on mental health and professional performance of Greek National Health System health professionals.
Material and Method: Online non-experimental quantitative cross-sectional study of 203 health care workers with a questionnaire that included a) the Health Worker’s Perception Survey on Covid-19 b) the Fear of Covid-19 questionnaire and c) the e-health questionnaire. Statistical analysis was carried out by SPSS – version 25, parametric t-test and one-way ANOVA tests were used while the level of statistical significance
was set at 0.05.
Results: Continuous information and the provision of Personal Protective Equipment had significant role in the performance of health professionals. The results did not show high levels of stress (M.T.=1.40) and fear (M.T.=1.14). Women presented higher levels of stress and fear compared to men (p =0.001), while health professionals who deal exclusively with the care of Covid-19 patients, had higher levels of stress (p=0.039).
Also, respondents with ≥10 years of work showed greater levels of fear (p=0.014) and stress (p=0.044) than those with ≤10 years.
Conclusions: Information, availability of Personal Protective Equipment and the observance of protection measures, are some important factors that during pandemic, have a decisive effect on health care workers’ efficiency and levels of fear and stress.
Pressure ulcers in critically ill: correlation with Intensive Care conditions
Authors: Zervoudaki Christothea , Konstantinidi Angeliki , Loukaki Christina , Tzini Marina , Velegraki Ioanna , Koretsi Maria , Papoutsaki Ioanna
Published: September 2023

Introduction: Critically ill are a special category of patients in need of high standards medical and nursing care. Multiple intrinsic and extrinsic factors that characterize these patients tend to contribute into the development of pressure ulcers. Despite the fact that the implementation of preventive measures seems to inhibit the development of pressure ulcers in a significant percentage, there are often conditions that cannot
be surpassed and result to the appearance of unavoidable pressure ulcers.
Aim: Study of the factors that contribute to the development of pressure ulcers for the critically ill and the effectiveness of the preventive measures applied in ICU.
Method: Information regarding hospitalization data was obtained for all 351 critically ill admitted in an ICU of a regional university hospital during a one year period (May 2021-April 2022). Subsequently, a statistical analysis was performed in order to relate the development of pressure ulcers and intrinsic factors as well as other factors such as medication administered, feeding and preventive measures applied.
Results: Incidence of decubitus ulcers was estimated at 23%, first noticed on the 10th day from admission, located in the coccyx at a rate above 50%. Extrinsic factors that seem to contribute to the development of pressure ulcers appear to be the length of ICU stay, the administration of vasoactive drugs and the insufficient caloric and protein coverage through feeding. Use of preventive surfaces, seem to act as a deterrent for
pressure ulcer development for the majority of the patients. Most of the pressure ulcers developed during ICU stay, were evaluated as stable or improved during ICU discharge.
Conclusions: Improvement of the parameters involved in pressure ulcer development for the critically ill, contribute to the reduction of their occurrence in ICU. Despite the use of advanced pressure reducing surfaces, tissue ischemia may occur even after mild pressure applied. However, high percentage of pressure ulcers could be prevented with appropriate medical care.
SISTEMI ZA SKLADIŠTENJE RASHLADNE ENERGIJE I NJIHOVA PRIMENA
Authors: Albert Laslo
Published: September 2023

Tema rada jeste korišćenje leda za skladištenje energije. Uskladišteni led se može koristiti za razne namene, od hlađenja komercijalnih objekata, preko naprednih sistema grejanja, pa sve do povećanja efi­kasnosti gasnih turbina. Pomoću skladištenja rashladne energije, moguće je napraviti velike uštede tokom čitavog životnog veka sistema.
OSNOVE PROCESA PROJEKTOVANJA MAŠINSKIH SISTEMA
Authors: Tot Ištvan
Published: September 2023

Tema ovog rada su osnove procesa projektovanja mašina, konstrukcija i mašinskih sistema. Date su potrebne definicije i opšta podela projektovanja sa uticajem razvoja proizvoda kroz faze projektovanja na sam kvalitet i cenu finalnog proizvoda. Opisane su faze projektovanja kroz primere koji bi se mogli primeniti u praksi. Objašnjene su metode traženja rešenja, kao i metode za izbor i vrednovanje najpogodnijeg rešenja. Opisane su operacije u fazama konstruisanja i konstrukcione razrade.
БАЛИСТИЧКЕ ОСОБИНЕ ШЛЕМА ОД КОМПОЗИТНОГ МАТЕРИЈАЛА
Authors: Брдар Ана
Published: September 2023

У раду је извршено балистичко испитивање композитног шлема. Шлем је подвргнут тестирању са различитим калибрима метака под истим условима. Добијени резултати су коришћени ради утврђивања балистичких особина шлема али и ради поређења перформанси овог шлема са челичним шлемовима. Резултати овог истраживања нагла­шавају предност коришћења композитних матери­јала у изради шлемова.
ПРЕПОЗНАВАЊЕ ПИСАНИХ ЈАПАНСКИХ СЛОВА УПОТРЕБОМ НЕУРОНСКИХ МРЕЖА
Authors: Ćurčić Marija
Published: September 2023

U ovom radu opisano je  rešavanje problema detekcije i klasifikacije pisanih japanskih slova upotrebom konvolucionih neuronskih mreža. Rešenje se sastoji iz tri modula: modul za obradu podataka, modul za detekciju i modul za klasifikaciju. Korišćena je jedna konvoluciona neuronska mreža za detekciju i jedna za klasifikaciju slova. Klasifikacija je rađena na različitim grupama japanskih slova.
Simulacija TT saobraćaja i analiza performansi čvora baziranog na namjenskoj FPGA platformi u Ethernet mreži
Authors: Milojica Dejan
Published: September 2023

U ovom radu su opisane karakteristike Time-Triggered (TT) Ethernet saobraćaja koji se koristi za komunikaciju izmedju jednog master, i vise slejv (eng. slave) kontrolera u mreži. Pristup slejva u mrežu obezbjeđen je kroz interfejs uređaj, koji filtrita primljene pakete, i dostavlja ih do slejv kontrolera. Slejv kontroler predstavlja jedinstvenu Field-programmable gate array (FPGA) platformu sa obezbjeđenim Serial Peripheral Interface (SPI) - TT modulom za komunikaciju sa interfejs kontrolerom. Rad uključuje analizu izvršavanja najzajtjevnijih dijelova koda, kao i uticaj Best-Effort (BE) saobraćaja na prenos TT poruka.
ANALIZA UTICAJA PROMENE PROIZVODNJE DISTRIBUTIVNIH GENERATORA NA REŽIM RADA DISTRIBUTIVNE MREŽE
Authors: Vasiljević Predrag
Published: September 2023

U ovom radu je razmatran uticaj promene proizvodnje distributivnih generatora (DG) na režim rada distributivne mreže (DM). U radu je prikazan uticaj DG na struju na sekundaru i tercijaru regulacionog transformatora, napon na krajevima izvoda i gubitke snage u DM.
СИСТЕМ ЗА АУКЦИЈЕ НЕЗАМЕНЉИВИХ ТОКЕНА
Authors: Рашковић Стеван
Published: September 2023

У овом раду је описан систем за једнодневне аукције незамењивих токена, чији су пода­ци смештени на блокчејну, на Ethereum мрежи. Опи­сана је и примена замењивих токена као начина за гласање у оквиру децентрализоване независне органи­зације. Поред тога, описани су основни концепти блокчејн технологије.
PREPOZNAVANJE TEKSTA POMOĆU KOGNITIVNIH SERVISA U AMAZON VEB SERVISIMA
Authors: Knežević Mia
Published: September 2023

Ovaj rad se zasniva na istraživanju upotrebe mašinskog učenja za prepoznavanje i ekstrakciju teksta i podataka iz setova dokumenata u različitim formatima, koji sadrže slike tekstova napisanih rukom ili na različitim jezicima, štampanim slovima u digitalnom formatu. Istraživanje je fokusirano na upotrebu Amazon Textract-a, kognitivnog servisa koji pružaju Amazon veb servisi, za automatsku obradu dokumenata. Cilj istraži­vanja jeste da se upotrebom različitih ulaza prikupe rezultati koji će se iskoristiti za testiranje i analiziranje tačnosti prepoznavanja teksta i performansi obrade dokumenata od strane Amazon Textract servisa, kao i prilagodljivosti na različite ulazne dokumente i kvalitet ulaznih dokumenata. Za tehničku implementaciju zadatka korišćeni su sledeći Amazonovi servisi: Simple Storage Service. Lambda funkcija i Textract servis.
DIZAJN, IZRADA I TESTIRANJE SENZORA SILE ZAGRIŽAJA, BAZIRANOG NA JESTIVOM HIDROGELU
Authors: Milić Lazar
Published: September 2023

U radu je prikazan način izrade i testiranja senzora sile zagrižaja baziranog na jestivom hidrogelu hidroksietilceluloza+fruktoza+voda. Akcenat je stavljen na sam hidrogel, a nakon toga i na pretvarački element. Za ostatak senzora (analogno-digitalni konvertor, konekcija sa računarom, obrada podataka) korišćen je Arduino Nano Every, modifikovan sa naponskim razdelnikom
REGULACIJA NAPONA I ŠTETA U DISTRIBUTVNIM MREŽAMA
Authors: Petrović Miloš
Published: September 2023

U ovom radu je razmatran uticaj pro­mene proizvodnje distributivnih generatora (DG) na režim rada distributivne mreže (DM), regulaciju napona i štetu koju trpe potrošači. Analiza uticaja je izvršena na primeru jednostavne DM koju čine tronamotajni regulacioni trans­formator, sa po pet izvoda na sekundaru i tercijeru.
УПРАВЉАЊЕ ДОГАЂАЈИМА У СОФТВЕРСКИМ СИСТЕМИМА ЗАСНОВАНИМ НА ТЕХНОЛОГИЈАМА РАЧУНАРСТВА У ОБЛАКУ
Authors: Маринковић Mилан , Савић Горан
Published: September 2023

У овом раду представљен је софт­верски систем за управљање догађајима заснован на технологијама рачунарства у облаку. При реализа­цији овог система, коришћен је ELK stack скуп алата. Предложени систем се састоји из агената чији задатак је прикупљање догађаја, Kafka система који прима прикупљене догађаје од агената, Logstash алата који врши процесирање догађаја, Elasticsearch базе података у којој се складиште догађаји и Kibana алата за визуализацију догађаја. При реализацији сис­тема је коришћена IaaS категорија рачунарства у облаку. Систем представља push-based тип система. Догађаји који се прикупљају су догађаји оперативног система, апликативни догађаји, те догађаји nginx сервиса, а могуће је прикупљати и произвољне дога­ђаје. Имплементирана је апликација која представља друштвену мрежу за објављивање фотографија, која користи овај систем за управљање догађајима.
Detekcija i segmentacija zuba na panoramskim radiografskim snimcima korišćenjem mašinskog učenja
Authors: Petrović Dorina
Published: September 2023

Panoramski radiografski snimci koriste se u stomatologiji kao pomoćni alat pri prevenciji i dijagnostici zubnih oboljenja. U radu je predložen jedan postupak za automatizovanu detekciju i segmentaciju pojedinačnih zuba na panoramskim radiografskim snimcima vilice. Metod se zasniva na primeni Mask R-CNN algoritma i metodologiji za anotaciju radiografskih snimaka zuba. Razmatrane su strategije mašinskog učenja i performanse sistema zasnovanih na skupovima za obuku različitih veličina. Poređene su karakteristike dobijenih rešenja i potrebnog vremena obuke nad četiri skupa podataka različitih veličina.
RAZVOJ IOS APLIKACIJE ZA PRAĆENJE ZDRAVSTVENOG STANJA KORISNIKA UZ UPOTREBU ČISTE ARHITEKTURE I MVVM DIZAJN PATERNA
Authors: Đorđević Maja
Published: September 2023

U ovom radu opisano je rešenje implementacije iOS mobilne aplikacije korišćenjem čiste arhitekture i MVVM dizajn paterna. Ovakav pristup pruža skalabilno, pouzdano, testabilno i modularno softversko rešenje. Dato implementirano projektno rešenje je aplikacija za praćenje zdravstvenog stanja korisnika.
DISTRIBUIRANA PLATFORMA ZA FEDERATIVNO UČENJE ZASNOVANA NA RAZDELJENOM VIŠESLOJNOM BLOKČEJNU
Authors: Stanojević David
Published: September 2023

U ovom radu će biti predstavljena distribuirana platforma za federativno učenje, zasnovana na razdeljenom blokčejn rešenju. Takođe, biće predstav­ljene i teorijske osnove koje stoje iza dva glavna aspekta platforme, federativnog učenja i tehnologija distribuirane glavne knjige.
ZAŠTITNA OPREMA I NJENO MODELOVANJE U DISTRIBUTIVNOJ TEST MREŽI
Authors: Đuketić Dušan , Stanisavljević Aleksandar , Katić Vladimir
Published: September 2023

U radu je posmatrana modifikovana IEEE 13-bus test mreža u okviru koje je modelovana relejna zaštita. Mreža je modifikovana tako što je u okviru nje priključena solarna elektrana i zaštitna oprema. Simulirani su jednopolni i tropolni kratak spoj sa i bez relejne zaštite i prikazan je rad relejne zaütite tokom kratkih spojeva.
PROJEKTOVANJE UPRAVLJAČKE ELEKTRONIKE ZA CNC MAŠINU
Authors: Erić Miljan
Published: September 2023

U radu je izložen proces projektovanja štampane pločice prema tačno definisanim zahtjevima koja predstavlja unaprijeđenje CNC mašine u pogledu upravljačke elektronike. Nakon projektovanja elektronike, pločica je izrađena, izvršen je proces lemljenja kompo­nenti i testiranja cijelog sistema.
AUTOMATIZACIJA PROCESA MEHANIČKOG SPAJANJA METALNIH SEGMENATA
Authors: Jančić Mladen , Popović Vladimir
Published: September 2023

U ovom radu analiziran je proces industrijske automatizacije mehaničkog spajanja metalnih segmenata. Sistematska automatizacija postala je jedna od glavnih tema vezanih za poslovanje i šira ekonomska pitanja. Sa naprednim razvojem tehnologije u drugoj polovini 20. veka i početkom 21. veka, nalazi se poslovni svet koji sve više eliminiše tradicionalne uloge radnika u zamenu za sve više automatizovanih poslovnih procesa. Robotizovani industrijski uređaji zamenjuju radnike u velikom broju ili skoro u potpunosti čime se uvećava efikasnost proizvodnog procesa.