bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
The Material of the Sensing Element based on tin Dioxide for the Gas Sensor
Authors:   Voronezh State Technical University Voronezh, 394006, Russian Federation, Kosheleva N.N.
Published: December 2022

Using ion-beam sputtering of a composite target in an atmosphere of argon and oxygen, films based on tin dioxide with the addition of yttrium oxide were obtained. It was found that the content of the yttrium additive varies from 0.4 to 6.2 at. %. It was determined that the surface roughness decreases with an increase in the addition of yttrium in films. Using the HRTEM electron microscope, a picture of the microstructure of the Sn—(5 at. %)Y—O film was obtained, on which grains with a size of 5 nm are distinguishable. The roughness data coincide with the data obtained using an electron microscope. The surface resistance of the films increases with an increase in the content of the yttrium additive. The electrophysical parameters of films after their crystallization were determined using the Hall effect. The mobility of charge carriers in the films increases, and the concentration of charge carriers decreases with an increase in the content of the additive. The gas sensitivity of films to ethanol vapors in the air (3000 ppm) was studied for films with a content of 2.8 and 3.6 at. % yttrium. It was found that an increase in the content of yttrium contributes to an increase in the gas sensitivity.
Seispy: Python Module for Batch Calculation and Postprocessing of Receiver Functions
Authors: Xu Mijian , He Jing
Published: December 2022

Seispy is a graphical interface Python module for receiver function (RF) calculation and postprocessing in seismological research. Automated workflows of RF calculations facilitate processing large volume of different types of seismic data. The graphical user interface enables an intuitive and straightforward evaluation of RF quality. All parameters about the preprocessing for RF estimation can be adjusted based on user preference. Water-level frequency-domain deconvolution and iterative time-domain deconvolution for RF estimation are available in Seispy. The current version of Seispy contains five main modules for the postprocessing of RF, such as H-κ stacking, crustal anisotropic estimation, harmonic decomposition, and 2D and 3D common conversion point (CCP) stacking. The CCP stacking in the different application scenarios can be handled by a rich collection of modules, such as time-to-depth conversion, 2D or 3D CCP stacking, and adaptive station or bin selection for CCP stacking profiles in a dense seismic array or a linear seismic array. As a Python module, functions in the Seispy can be called easily in Python scripts for other purposes. The modular design allows new functionality to be added in a collaborative development environment. Licensed under GPLv3, Seispy allow users and developers to freely use, change, share, and distribute copies of the package.
The “Glass Beads” Coupling Solution for Borehole and Posthole Accelerometers: Shaking Table Tests and Field Retrievability
Authors: Hollender Fabrice , Theodoulidis Nikolaos , Mariscal Armand , Chaudat Thierry , Steidl Jamison , Bard Pierre-Yves , Roumelioti Zafeiria
Published: December 2022

Borehole accelerometers are designed to record strong ground movements at depth. They have become an important complement to surface accelerometers for seismic and earthquake engineering applications. Borehole accelerometers present several implementation challenges, including their coupling with the geological environment. One possible coupling solution is the use of small glass beads, which are placed inside the borehole casing with the purpose of filling in any empty space between the sensor and the casing walls. We carried out a test on a shaking table, over a wide range of peak ground accelerations (PGA from 0.17 to 1.64g), allowing the comparison of the signals between a surface accelerometer and a borehole accelerometer coupled through the glass beads. These tests show that there is almost no difference between the surface and borehole accelerometer signals between 0.5 and 25 Hz, and only very small differences outside this band (0.2–0.5 Hz and 25–80 Hz). Furthermore, experience from multiple vertical accelerometric arrays show that an installation using glass beads is “reversible”, that is, 30 yr after the initial installation it can still be possible to easily extract the accelerometers for repair or replacement, without any problems or damage to the sensors.
Lust and music in The Seven Deadly Sins and the Four Last Things at the Museo Nacional del Prado in Madrid
Authors: Kubies Grzegorz
Published: December 2022

There are three research goals set forth in this article. The first is to show the connection of lust with music in the Prado panel, within the context of representations of the personification of impure love in Bosch's undisputed works (the Wayfarer Triptych, the Haywain Triptych). The second research objective is an attempt to indicate the basic sources of inspiration for the painter. The article closes with the interpretation of musical elements in the scene of lust. The presence of common elements (among others: suitors/ lovers, a jester, musical instruments, wine and fruit) in the analysed works proves the existence of a coherent artistic system in the Bosch workshop based on a mental-ideological foundation. Of the iconographic sources of inspiration for the painter that we have considered the most important are representations of Garden of Love and Children of Venus. In the scene of lust the figure that plays a leading role is the jester. He is not only interpreted as a musician but also as the embodiment of socially undesirable behavior.
Analysis of the use of original metal structures for anterior pelvic ring fixation
Authors:   National Medical Research Center of Traumatology and Orthopedics named after N.N. Priorova, Moscow, Russian Federation, Lazarev A.F. , Solod E.I. ,   National Medical Research Center of Traumatology and Orthopedics named after N.N. Priorova, Moscow, Russian Federation, Gudushauri Ya.G. ,   National Medical Research Center of Traumatology and Orthopedics named after N.N. Priorova, Moscow, Russian Federation, Kalinin E.I. ,   National Medical Research Center of Traumatology and Orthopedics named after N.N. Priorova, Moscow, Russian Federation, Konovalov V.V. ,   National Medical Research Center of Traumatology and Orthopedics named after N.N. Priorova, Moscow, Russian Federation, Marychev I.N. ,   National Medical Research Center of Traumatology and Orthopedics named after N.N. Priorova, Moscow, Russian Federation
Published: December 2022

Introduction Stabilization of chronic injuries of the pelvic ring with standard methods may result in plate breach, destabilization of the implant and the need for repeated operations. Therefore, it has become necessary to use special tactical approaches in surgical treatment of chronic injuries for fixing traumatic foci and searching for adapted implant designs for such cases. Thus, an original plate has been developed. Purpose To study the features of fixation of chronic injuries of the pelvic ring using an original plate in comparison with the standard approach. Materials and methods We conducted a retrospective analysis of the surgical treatment performed using the developed plate (Group 2) and a group of patients who underwent fixation of the anterior pelvic ring with two reconstruction plates (Group 1). Results In group 1, four patients (16.7 %) had failed osteosynthesis within two weeks to two months after the operation. In group 2, thirty patients underwent surgical treatment using the developed design, and destabilization of the metal construct was detected only in 2 patients (6.6 %). In one case, migration of plate screws was detected after 3 years during routine X-ray study while the patient was not bothered by pain and did not feel any instability. Discussion Analyzing the positive and negative aspects of the methods used, we made a choice in favor of internal plating. Due to cases of destabilization of fixation using one or two plates, an original metal structure was developed and applied to strengthen fixation. Conclusion Changing the standard approaches to the treatment of chronic injuries (after 3 weeks since injury) of the anterior pelvic ring enables to create conditions for stable fixation, using the original monolithic plate, despite the rigidity of the pelvic ring in chronic injuries.
Histomorphometric assessment of the tibial nerve and small muscles of the foot after internal neurolysis and autogenous plastic surgery of the tibial portion of the sciatic nerve in rats
Authors:   Ilizarov National Medical Research Centre for Traumatology and Orthopedics, Kurgan, Russian Federation, Shchudlo N.A. , Kobyzev A.E. ,   All-Russian Research Institute of Medicinal and Aromatic Plants, Moscow, Russian Federation, Varsegova T.N. ,   Ilizarov National Medical Research Centre for Traumatology and Orthopedics, Kurgan, Russian Federation, Stupina T.A. ,   Ilizarov National Medical Research Centre for Traumatology and Orthopedics, Kurgan, Russian Federation
Published: December 2022

Introduction Transformations of the nerves and muscles of the distal extremities after nerve injuries at the level of the proximal segments are critical for the restoration of functions, but have not been sufficiently studied in experimental biological models. Purpose Histomorphometric evaluation of the tibial nerves and plantar interosseous muscles after internal neurolysis and autogenous plasty of the tibial portion of the sciatic nerve (SN) in rats. Materials and methods The study was performed on 21 male Wistar rats, aged 8-10 months. Series 1 (internal SN neurolysis) – n = 6. Series 2 (autogenous SN neuroplasty) – n = 8. Control – 7 intact rats. The rats were euthanized 6 months after the operation. Light microscopy and histomorphometry of transverse semithin sections of the tibial nerve at the level of the middle third of the lower leg and paraffin sections of the plantar interosseous muscles of the foot were performed. Results In series 1, endoneural vessels had increased diameters and wall thickness in the tibial nerve, but a smaller lumen compared to the norm; the dimensional characteristics of the myelinated fiber population were increased due to myelin decompactization and axonal edema; about 10 % of myelinated fibers were destructively changed. In series 2, the numerical density of the endoneural vessels of the tibial nerve was doubled in comparison with the intact one; the numerical and dimensional composition of the regenerated myelinated fibers indicated active but incomplete regeneration. The vascularization index of the plantar interosseous muscles in series 1 was close to normal, in series 2 it decreased twice, the median of muscle fiber diameters was reduced by 12.41 % (p = 0.000) and 20.96 % (p = 0.000), respectively. Muscle fibers with a diameter of more than 30 μm increased in series 2 compared to series 1. Conclusion Internal neurolysis and interfascicular autoplasty of the sciatic nerve cause multidirectional changes in the endoneural vessels of the tibial nerve, which predetermine the multidirectional nature and severity of denervation and reinnervation changes in the nerves of the lower leg and small muscles of the foot.
A contemporary view of Blount's disease (literature review)
Authors:   Novosibirsk Research Institute of Traumatology and Orthopedics n.a. Ya.L. Tsivyan, Novosibirsk, Russian Federation, Strokova E.L. , Pakhomova N.Yu. ,   Novosibirsk Research Institute of Traumatology and Orthopedics n.a. Ya.L. Tsivyan, Novosibirsk, Russian Federation, Korytkin A.A. ,   Novosibirsk Research Institute of Traumatology and Orthopedics n.a. Ya.L. Tsivyan, Novosibirsk, Russian Federation, Kozhevnikov V.V. ,   Novosibirsk Research Institute of Traumatology and Orthopedics n.a. Ya.L. Tsivyan, Novosibirsk, Russian Federation, Gusev A.F. ,   Novosibirsk Research Institute of Traumatology and Orthopedics n.a. Ya.L. Tsivyan, Novosibirsk, Russian Federation, Zaidman A.M. ,   Novosibirsk Research Institute of Traumatology and Orthopedics n.a. Ya.L. Tsivyan, Novosibirsk, Russian Federation
Published: December 2022

Introduction Blount's disease is a severe pediatric pathology of the musculoskeletal system. The condition is characterized by impaired growth and development of the proximal medial tibia and epiphysis, leading to varus deformity of the knee joint. Blount's disease is not just a cosmetic defect, but a serious orthopaedic condition accompanied by a gait disorder in a child. Patients with Blount's disease need surgical correction followed by longterm rehabilitation and can develop recurrence. The etiology of Blount's disease is unknown. Varus deformity of the knee joint is diagnosed in children all over the world, but studies on this pathology are few. There is a paucity of publications in the modern Russian literature reporting the pathology. The objective was review the literature on the classification, diagnosis, etiology and treatment of Blount's disease. Material and methods Electronic databases of PubMed, Scopus, eLibrary were used to source literature on the topic. Results Blount's disease has been shown to be characterized by disordered growth of the medial aspect of the proximal tibial physis and epiphysis that results in a three-dimensional deformity of the lower limb. In recent years, significant progress has been made in the diagnosis and surgical treatment of the cohort of patients. The etiology of Blount disease is unknown, and it is currently thought to result from a multifactorial combination of hereditary, humoral, biomechanical, and developmental factors. Conclusion Genetic predisposition has been postulated in the development of Blount's disease in many studies. Multiple factors such as ethnicity, obesity and early walking age are thought to be the contributing elements to this disease. To understand the key factor of the disease, further study of the hereditary nature of this pathology is necessary.
Fabrication of large-scale scaffolds with microscale features using light sheet stereolithography
Authors: Madrid-Sánchez Alejandro , Duerr Fabian , Nie Yunfeng , Thienpont Hugo , Ottevaere Heidi
Published: December 2022

The common characteristics that make scaffolds suitable for human tissue substitutes include high porosity, microscale features, and pores interconnectivity. Too often, however, these characteristics are limiting factors for the scalability of different fabrication approaches, particularly in bioprinting techniques, in which either poor resolution, small areas, or slow processes hinder practical use in certain applications. An excellent example is bioengineered scaffolds for wound dressings, in which microscale pores in large surface-to-volume ratio scaffolds must be manufactured – ideally fast, precise, and cheap, and where conventional printing methods do not readily meet both ends. In this work, we propose an alternative vat photopolymerization technique to fabricate centimeter-scale scaffolds without losing resolution. We used laser beam shaping to first modify the profile of the voxels in 3D printing, resulting in a technology we refer to as light sheet stereolithography (LS-SLA). For proof of concept, we developed a system from commercially available off-the-shelf components to demonstrate strut thicknesses up to 12.8 ± 1.8  μm, tunable pore sizes ranging from 36 μm to 150 μm, and scaffold areas up to 21.4 mm × 20.6 mm printed in a short time. Furthermore, the potential to fabricate more complex and three-dimensional scaffolds was demonstrated with a structure composed of six layers, each rotated by 45° with respect to the previous. Besides the demonstrated high resolution and achievable large scaffold sizes, we found that LS-SLA has great potential for scaling-up of applied oriented technology for tissue engineering applications.
Maternal and fetal outcome in patients with gestational diabetes mellitus
Authors: Kumar Vinay , Dogra Anju
Published: December 2022

Background: Women with gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) are expected to have increased risk for the development of gestational hypertension or pre-eclampsia. GDM is associated with an increased risk of maternal and fetal complications. Aims and objectives were to study the maternal and fetal outcome in patients with GDM.Methods: A retrospective cohort study was conducted in SMGS hospital, GMC Jammu over a period of nine months from January 2020 to September 2020. A total of 278 patients were recruited in the study and divided into two groups group A consists of 139 patients with GDM and group B comprises 139 patients without GDM. Maternal and neonatal complications were noted.Results: The women with GDM had higher BMI. The 18% of the women had BOH. The 315 had associated hypertension. The 56% women with GDM had vaginal delivery as compared to 77% in women without GDM. Shoulder dystocia was reported in 2% women in GDM group, while no case was reported in another group. The 18% of the neonate born to mother with GDM required NICU admission and 4 fetal death were reported, while no fetal death was reported in another group.Conclusions: Early screening for gestational diabetes especially in high risk patients should be done for a better maternal and neonatal outcome. Pregnant women with GDM should deliver at health facilities to properly manage any complication if occurs during delivery.
Comparison of short-term outcome between monotherapy versus combination therapy in the treatment of pulmonary hypertension associated with congenital heart disease
Authors: Anam Ahmed Nazmul , Hossain Nazmul , Jahan Hasrat , Podder Bidhan Chandra , Karim Monzurul
Published: December 2022

Background: Pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) is a severe condition marked by a progressive rise in pulmonary vascular resistance (PVR), which leads to right heart failure, and mortality. Combining medications is an appealing approach for treating PAH patients. The current study sought to compare the outcomes of monotherapy, and combination therapy after a short period of follow-up. The study aimed to compare the short-term outcome of monotherapy and combination therapy in the treatment of pulmonary hypertension.Methods: This randomized control trial study was conducted at the department of pediatric cardiology, Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib medical university, national institute of cardiovascular disease, and national heart foundation, Dhaka, Bangladesh, from January 2018 to December 2018. During this period, a total of 70 participants were selected for the study following the inclusion, and exclusion criteria. The selected participants were then divided into two groups of 35 each through random selection.Result: There were no significant differences between the two groups in terms of mean age, and sex. The 34.3% in Group A, and 28.6% in group B had ventricular septal defects (VSD, followed by AVSD at 20.0% in group A and 25.7% in Group B. After 3 and 6 months of follow-up SpO2 per exercise, 6MWD, SpO2 post-exercise, and alanine aminotransferase showed statistically significant differences between single and combined groups. There was no statistically significant difference regarding adverse effects between the two groups. PASP was significantly decreased in the combined group than monotherapy group.Conclusions: Combination therapy is more successful than monotherapy in PAH with CHD. Combining bosentan with oral sildenafil medication in patients with CHD-related PAH is safe, and well tolerated at follow-ups.
Prevalence of retinopathy of prematurity among premature babies in a tertiary care hospital
Authors: Kaur Happy , Kai Sanjay
Published: December 2022

Background: Retinopathy of prematurity (ROP) is a Vaso-proliferative retinal disease affecting low birth weight (BW) and premature infants which leads to blindness unless recognized and treated early. Aim was to study prevalence of ROP in babies <1500 gm and <32 weeks of gestation and stress the importance of examination of premature babies at four weeks after birth and regular follow up till the vascularization is complete. The aim was to determine the prevalence of ROP in premature babies in a tertiary care hospital.Methods: It is a prospective study carried out in premature babies referred for ophthalmological examination in eye OPD of govt. medical college Jammu over a period of one year. Babies with gestational age (GA) of <32 weeks at birth and BW<1500 gm, babies with gest age >32 weeks or BW>1500 gm were included if they were exposed to oxygen therapy for more than >7 days. Neonates with a BW<1500 g and GA<32 weeks who were referred for a ROP eye examination as an outpatient, were included in the study. Neonates with major congenital malformations, syndromes or congenital cataracts or tumors of the eyes, and those that died before the eye examination or did not attend the out-patient’s department for an eye examination, were excluded. More than 100 premature babies were examined by indirect ophthalmoscope with 20 D lens, scleral depressor and eye speculum. First examination was done at 4th post-natal week then weekly and biweekly until retinal vascularization has reached zone 3.Results: Out of 100 neonates, ROP was identified in nine neonates (10%) at the first eye examination. ROP was significantly associated with BW (p =0.0165), GA (p = 0.0176).Conclusions: We identified ROP in 10% of neonates at first eye examination. Significant associations between ROP and a GA<32 weeks and a BW<1500 g was also observed. We also stress that serial follow-up of neonates at risk for ROP is important when making a final diagnosis.
High perianal fistula: a narrative review of common management techniques
Authors: Micallef Jess , Barns Mitchell
Published: December 2022

Perianal fistula is a common and problematic condition that results in perianal pain, recurrent infection, anal discharge and overall reduced quality of life. Low perianal fistula, those that involve the lower third of the external anal sphincter, are relatively easily managed with the use of a fistulotomy. However, high perianal fistula, ones that involve the upper two thirds of the external anal sphincter are extremely difficult to treat. There is no consensus on best management of these type of fistula with little high-quality evidence to guide management. We perform a narrative review of recent literature on common surgical techniques and provide an opinion of the utility of each to guide management.
An implementation analysis on the program of hypertension disease service in Talaud islands district
Authors: Kolibu Febi K. , Mandagi Chreisye , Tucunan Ardiansah
Published: December 2022

Background: The success of health services is an indicator of the success of national development. The success of hypertension services is influenced by various factors including human resources, financing, facilities, methods, the infrastructure used, and the process of achieving indicators. The purpose of this study was to analyze the implementation of the hypertension service program in Talaud district.Methods: This type of research is qualitative research using in-depth interview techniques as well as observation. Informants in this study were the head of the non-communicable diseases (NCDs) section, the manager of the hypertension program, and the holder of the hypertension disease program at the community health center.Results: The availability of human resources in implementing the hypertension disease program is in accordance with the needs, the infrastructure used is sufficient but the additional infrastructure is needed in the form of KIT of integrated coaching posts (Posbindu) and a budget for implementing hypertension services. Early detection of hypertensive patients is carried out through integrated coaching posts and services at the community health center. The realization of the target for hypertension services in Talaud regency has not been achieved due to the limitations of medicines and the lack of public awareness in conducting health checks to detect funds and treat hypertension.Conclusions: The implementation of the hypertension disease program in terms of input and process is adequate. The output of hypertension services has not been achieved.
La nulidad «evidente» del matrimonio resuelta por el juez en el derecho procesal familiar
Authors: Pariasca Martínez Jorge
Published: December 2022

El presente es una reflexión sobre una institución surgida en el derecho civil y prevista en el artículo 275 del Código Civil, la nulidad «notoria» del matrimonio advertida de oficio y resuelta por el juez en un proceso. De manera didáctica, a través de un caso particular, nos introduce a la problemática judicial. No cabe duda de que la temática es actual, es de utilidad para toda persona que se aproxime al derecho procesal de familia.
Identification of materials used for earthwork construction: the semi-circular fortification rampart of Hedeby, Northern Germany
Authors: Kurgaeva Anastasiia , Khamnueva-Wendt Svetlana , Bork Hans-Rudolf
Published: December 2022

The protected status of archaeological sites requires using minimally invasive methods of material investigation such as coring. In contrast to excavations, the coring method does not present a complete view of the inner structure, and the limited amount of material in cores represents a small portion of the study object. This complicates the interpretation of material genesis. This problem is particularly relevant for complex structures such as earthworks. Nonetheless, the proper interpretation of the construction materials in earthworks is crucial for geoarchaeological investigations of the anthropogenic transformation of landscapes. We proposed a method for classifying and identifying the earthwork materials, sampled by the coring technique. It was developed using an example of the semi-circular fortification rampart around the former Viking settlement Hedeby, which was an important early medieval international trading center and today is a UNESCO world heritage site. Materials from the coring transect across the semi-circular rampart were described. The physicochemical properties of 139 samples from three cores were determined: grain size distribution, weight percentages of gravel, artefacts, bones, and charcoal, loss on ignition, magnetic susceptibility, and element concentrations. The statistical methods (normalization, correlation, standardization, principal component analysis, cluster analysis) were applied to distinguish and group materials according to their physicochemical properties. The resulting clusters were used as a basis for material classification. Some clusters were mildly transformed according to the morphological properties of the material. Consequently, 20 groups were distinguished based on the physicochemical and morphological properties of the material. The rampart was constructed from soil horizons, cultural deposits, and Pleistocene material, which were used in different proportions along the investigated transect. In addition, the constituents of mixed layers were identified. Overall, the presented method for the statistical classification of the material considerably facilitates and objectifies the identification of material genesis. This is particularly valuable in tackling the challenges of coring-based investigations of earthworks.
Lithodiversity and cultural use of desert varnish in the Northern Desert of Mexico
Authors: Martínez-Pabello Pável U. , Menéndez Iglesias Beatriz , López Martínez Rafael , Pi-Puig Teresa , Solé Jesús , Izaguirre Pompa Aldo , Sedov Sergey
Published: December 2022

Rock varnish is a thin layer (1-40 microns every 1000 years), dark-reddish in color (30% Mn and Fe oxides, 70% clay minerals), that coats a rock surfaces in the northern Mexican deserts. This accretion has been used as a canvas by ancestral human groups to record different types of motifs (zoomorphic, geometric and anthropomorphic) in the northern Mexican desert (Sonora and Chihuahua). These petroglyphs reflect the cultural and artistic nature of past inhabitants and the varnish preserves them through the millennia. Rock varnish coats a variety of rock types, and this paper explores differences in the chemical composition and interaction of varnish and the underlying rock. We studied varnish from three different sites: Samalayuca (Chihuahua); El Álamo (Sonora); and La Proveedora (Sonora). The analytical techniques of microscopy, X-Ray Diffraction (XRD) and Laser Breakdown Spectra (LIBS), reveals a similar chemical composition (Mn, Fe, Ca and Al mainly) that it does not depend on the lithodiversity or location (Samalayuca -sandstone-, El Álamo -sandstone- and La Proveedora -granite-). We observed differences in the contact between the varnish and the underlying rock. Varnish penetrate into decayed minerals such as plagioclase; thick accumulations can occur on hard minerals such as quartz. Like prior research, we find little important contribution of material from the underlying to its varnish coating and conclude its main component derives mostly from aeolian deposition.
Applications of Numerical Integrations on the Trapezoidal and Simpson's Methods to Analytical and MATLAB Solutions
Authors: Ali Ali Jalal , Abbas Ali Fahem
Published: December 2022

Applied mathematics has become widely used among the computer engineering community and various sciences. Not only that, but accuracy and speed are now required. Numerical methods have been submitted to demonstrate the efficiency and accuracy of these methods by assigning them to a computer that previously been corrected in computer formats. This key feature makes the solution perfect and easy to used Simpson 1/3 and Simpson 3/8 are applied to the proposed equation. A trapezoidal method of fractional differential equations, solved using different numerical methods to demonstrate the accuracy of properties, was used. We dealt with many numerical algorithms. Below are decisions with written and unwritten differential equations. Generate error analysis and stability analysis for a high-resolution digital system. Research objectives: Turns out numerical solutions are very accurate near the exact solution. This paper aims to provide numerical calculations for different methods. The graph is compared with the computer literary graphs for clarity. Effectiveness of numerical algorithms used with exact solutions and profitable MATLAB solutions.
Generalization of Fuzzy SHA-Transform with Medical Application
Authors: Kadham Shaymaa Maki , Alkiffai Ameera N.
Published: December 2022

Fuzzy differential and integral equations and their associated fuzzy boundary (initial) value problems have been solved using a variety of methods., fuzzy integral transforms are significant method for this purpose. In this research, we extend and use the formula of third- order fuzzy derivative of fuzzy SHA-transform (FSHAT) to generalize the nth-order fuzzy derivative of this integral transform. In fact, this process studies under strongly generalized Hukuhara differentiability. In fact, a drug distribution means the amount of drug in the body which is measured by the proportional of this drug to its amount in the plasma or blood, so corresponding to this issue, a drug concentration in an organ equation solves using this proposed fuzzy SHA-transform.
Modelling and Analysis of the Cone Coupling Problem Using Optimization
Authors: Nancy Mubina , Stephen Elizabeth Amudhini
Published: December 2022

A coupling is a mechanism that transmits operative power between two shafts that are revolving at different speeds. A coupling connects two shafts at their ends and can slip or fail depending on the torque limit. It is an essential component of any power transmission system and may survive for a very long time if properly designed and maintained. This study's current research, a newly developed optimization algorithms are used to minimize the volume of cone coupling. The current study presented here compares modern metaheuristic methods for optimizing the design of the cone coupling problem. The algorithms used are particle swarm optimization (PSO), crow search algorithm (CSA), enhanced honeybee mating optimization (EHBMO), Harmony search algorithm (HSA), Krill heard algorithm (KHA), Pattern search algorithm (PSA), Charged system search algorithm (CSSA), Salp swarm algorithm (SSA), Big bang big crunch optimization (B-BBBCO), Gradient based Algorithm (GBA). The performance of these algorithms is assessed both statistically and subjectively. The algorithms' performance is evaluated quantitatively and qualitatively using consistency, simplicity and quality. The experimental results on the cone clutch problem shows that PSO produces greater results than EHBMO, whereas CSA and BBCO produce approximately identical results.
Obstetric Outcomes in High-Order Repeat Caesarean Deliveries in Nigeria: A Single-Center Retrospective Study
Authors: Omoladun Okunola Temitope , Bola-Oyebamiji Sekinat Bolanle , Sowemimo Oluwaseun , Ajenifuja Kayode Olusegun , Kuti Olufemi
Published: December 2022

Objective: Our aim was to evaluate the trend of effect of prior caesarean delivery (CD) on obstetric outcomes; and to investigate the existence of a threshold for order of CD associated with geometrical increase in complications.
Materials and methods: We performed a retrospective cohort study of 942 parturients who undergone CD between June 2012 and May 2015 in a teaching hospital in Nigeria. The participants were stratified by the order of caesarean deliveries. We used linear-to-linear association to assess presence of a trend between the order of CD and categorical variables while Jonckheere-Terpstra was used to investigate whether a trend exist between order of CD and continuous variables. We also used multivariate logistic regression to evaluate the relative risk ratio of the outcome variables for each order of CD.
Results: Composite adverse maternal outcome depicted a significant increasing trend from 1st CD (5.2%) to the 5thCD (50%). The relative risk ratio for composite adverse maternal outcome increased arithmetically from 1st CD to 3rd CD: RRR2.21, 95%CI 1.2-3.98 for 2ndCD; RRR3.39, 95%CI 1.60-9.27 for 3rdCD; followed by a geometric increase between 3rdCD and 4thCD (RRR11.64, 95%CI 3.20-18.86). In contrast, composite adverse fetal outcome did not depict a significant trend. However, perinatal death increased significantly from primary CD (4.6%) to 5thCD (33.3%).
Conclusion: Maternal and fetal complications of repeat CD increase with increasing order of CD; and this trend became astronomical after the third CD. Couples should be counselled that both maternal and fetal complications increase with each additional CD and advised strongly to forgo future pregnancies after the 3rd CD.
Could Maternal Vitamin D Concentration Affect Cervical Length in Mid-Pregnancy? A Report from an Iranian Tertiary Center
Authors: Shabani Azadeh , Abiri Amene , Ghalandarpoor-Attar Seyedeh Noushin , Hadizadeh Alireza , Ghalandarpoor-Attar Seyedeh Mojgan
Published: December 2022

Objective: This descriptive-analytic cross-sectional study aimed to figure out whether maternal serum vitamin D concentration correlates with cervical length measurement in mid-gestation or not.
Materials and methods: During Jun-Jan 2021, 213 pregnant women at 18-22 weeks of gestation were investigated. First, demographic features were obtained then, maternal serum vitamin D concentration was measured by enzyme-linked immunoassay and cervical length was measured via transvaginal sonography according to fetal maternal foundation guideline and appropriate statistical test was used to analyze the correlation between maternal vitamin D level and cervical length in mid-pregnancy.
Results: It was shown that 29.6% and 25.4% of participants had vitamin D deficiency and insufficiency, respectively. Spearman’s test found no significant correlation between maternal vitamin D level and cervical length in mid-pregnancy. Moreover, cervical length and maternal vitamin D level had no association with maternal BMI.
Conclusion: Although maternal vitamin D level and its sufficiency status was not associated with cervical length in mid- pregnancy, as a trend toward decreased maternal serum vitamin D level by advancing gestational age was observed. It may be concluded that it is prolonged vitamin D deficiency during gestation that may lead to cervical length shortening and subsequent preterm delivery later in gestation.
Risk assessment of resilience engineering level and integrated resilience engineering with safety, health and environment of hospitals (case study: two selected hospitals of Faraja in 1400)
Authors: Jannaty R , Haghi S , Jannaty H , Jannaty L , Pargar F , Ali Doust M
Published: December 2022

Introduction: By evaluating the level of resilience engineering and resilience engineering combined with safety, health, and environment, the priorities of medical centers to face crises are determined. Therefore, this study aimed to implement a risk assessment model with a checklist designed in a fuzzy environment.
Materials and Methods: This cross-sectional study, in 2014, in two Faraja hospitals in Iran, using two risk assessment forms including seven resilience indicators (24 sub-indices) and three integrated resilience indicators with safety, health, and environment (8 sub-index) was done that the final risk level in each index was calculated with trapezoidal fuzzy numbers in the fuzzy environment and multiplied by the weight of each expert. Based on this, the priorities of each hospital were determined.
Results: In the evaluation results, it was found that in the first hospital, management commitment and transparency, and in the second hospital, flexibility are the main priorities. In both hospitals, management commitment in HSE, knowledge in HSE, and learning culture in HSE were RE-HSE priorities, respectively.
Conclusion: Based on these results, it is suggested to focus on all the parameters, especially the parameters related to management commitment indicators, transparency and flexibility in RE, and management commitment in HSE..
ANALÎZEKE KLASÎK LI SER ROMAN SPÎTEMA
Authors: YONAT Mehmet
Published: December 2022

Di vê xebatê de, romana Spîtama ku ji hêla Rênas Jiyan ve hatiye nivîsîn, hate nirxandin. Ev roman, romaneke biyografîk e ku li ser jiyana Spîtamayê pêxember radiweste. Ev roman ji hêla vebêjer, bergeh, leheng, tîp, ziman, zeman, mekan û fikir ve hatiye nirxandin. Ev nirxandin, bi awayek klasîk hatiye kirin loma jî li ser hêmanên bingehîn yên romanê hatine sekinîn. Me xwestiye em hîn bibin ka gelo li gor rêbazên romannivîsînê, di vê romana xwe ya ewil de nivskarê romanê çiqas serkeftî bûye û gihiştiye standardên romannûsiya dunyayê ya îro yan na? Me dît ku ev romana biyografîk, ne bi endîşeyên roj û dema romanê ve, lê bi endîşeyên dunyaya nûjen ve hatiye nivîsîn.
Mehmet Akif Ersoy’un Milli Mücadele’ye Katılmadan Önce Balıkesir Zağanos Paşa Camii’ndeki Verdiği Vaaz Üzerine Bir İnceleme
Authors: KIRMIT Ömer Faruk
Published: December 2022

Mehmet Akif, hem Osmanlı döneminin hem de Cumhuriyetin ilk yıllarında yaşamış büyük bir düşünürdür. Akif, önce Balkan Savaşları’nda, sonrasında ise I. Dünya Savaşı yıllarında camilerde halka vaaz vererek birlik ve beraberlik temalı konuşmalar yapmıştır. Akabinde Mustafa Kemal Paşa’nın Anadolu’da başlattığı Milli Mücadele hareketine büyük destek vermiştir. Anadolu’ya geçmeden önce Milli Mücadele’ye destek için ilk vaazını 23 Ocak 1920 tarihinde Cuma günü Balıkesir Zağanos Paşa Caminde vermiştir. Zaten çalışmanın önemi buradan meydana gelmektedir. Vaazın, Milli Mücadeleye olan katkılarını detaylarıyla ortaya koymak için yapılmıştır. Bu çalışmanın amacı Mehmet Akif’in Balıkesir Zağanos Paşa Caminde verdiği vaazı her yönden ele alıp incelemek, burada hangi konulara değindiğini belirlemek ve vaazın halk üzerinde nasıl bir tesir meydana getirdiğini tespit etmektir. Bu nedenle bu vaazın belirlenmesinde Sebilü’r-reşad’ın 11 Şubat 1920’de yayımlanan 458. sayısı kullanılmıştır. Bu vaaz üzerinden Akif’in, hangi temaları öne çıkardığı ve ağırlıklı hangi meselelere değindiği belirlenecektir. Çalışmanın sonucunda, bu vaazın Milli Mücadele Hareketi için büyük ses meydana getirdiği görülmüştür. Akif’in bir saate yakın süren vaazını hem dini hem de milli temellere dayandırmış ve bu sayede halk üzerinde büyük bir tesir meydana getirmiştir. Bu vaaz Milli Mücadele hareketine katılımı arttırmıştır. Bu vaaz ile Akif, Milli Mücadele Hareketine artık fiilen katılmıştır.
Sosyal Hizmet Öğrencilerinin Evli Çiftlerin Bütçe Yönetimine İlişkin Görüşlerinin İncelenmesi
Authors: ERCAN Fatümatü Zehra , DANACIOĞLU Sümeyye , KESEN Nur Feyzal
Published: December 2022

Evlilikte bireylerin aldığı ekonomik kararlar diğer aile bireylerini de etkilediği için bütçe konusu çiftler arasında konuşulması gereken önemli bir konudur. Yapılan araştırmalar göstermektedir ki konuşulması önemli bir konu olduğu halde konuşulması en zor konular arasındadır ve evlilik ilişkisini etkilemekte ve ondan etkilenmektedir. Bu araştırmada evlilikte bütçe konusu incelenmiş ve geleceğin aile danışmanı adayları olan sosyal hizmet öğrencilerinin evli çiftlerin bütçe yönetimine ilişkin görüşlerini incelemek amacıyla 342 sosyal hizmet öğrencisine online anket uygulanmıştır. Toplanan veriler SPSS 20 programı kullanılarak ki-kare testiyle analiz edilmiştir. Araştırmanın en önemli bulgusu, katılımcıların bazı sorulara verdiği cevapların anne-baba eğitim düzeyine göre anlamlı olarak farklılaştığıdır. Bir diğer önemli bulgu ise sosyal hizmet öğrencilerinin bütçe konusuyla ilgili farkındalık düzeylerinin yüksek olmasıdır.
O Gênero em discurso: múltiplos olhares
Authors: Cutrim Ilza do Socorro Galvão , Araújo Wagner dos Reis Marques , Carvalho Conceição de Maria Belfort de , Souza André Luis Santos de , Andrade Aldair Oliveira de , Andrade Roberta Ferreira Coelho de , Siqueira Antonio Marcos de Oliveira
Published: December 2022

Desde a infância somos orientados a ter determinado comportamento, seguindo padrões normativos baseados no que a sociedade construiu sobre o que é ser homem e o que é ser mulher. Os padrões seguem uma escala valorativa desproporcional e o resultado se manifesta em avaliações positivas sobre o homem, que em sua grande maioria assume cargos de liderança, e em avaliações negativas sobre as mulheres, que mesmo ocupando alguns cargos ocupados por homens, recebem salários de valor desproporcional. Em busca de um equilíbrio nesse jogo desigual que produziu e continua produzindo tanta diferença, as mulheres têm ido à luta por melhores condições de vida e pela conquista de um lugar de reconhecimento de sua capacidade. Os estudos sobre gênero colocam em evidência práticas discursivas e não discursivas que se constituem em uma dispersão de acontecimentos de ordem histórica, social, cultural, identitária, territorial, dentre outras. Esses acontecimentos formam um arquivo, produzem saberes no interior de relações de poder. sobre esse objeto e, também, possibilitam que a sociedade faça uma reflexão para que haja uma mudança positiva. O arquivo que se constituiu sobre o gênero é marcado por relações de força cada vez mais postas em discurso, como veremos nesta edição da Revista REVES. As discussões aqui apresentadas gravitam em torno desse tema tão atual e importante, academicamente e socialmente. Nessa direção, os debates se apresentam em três eixos temáticos: Gênero, Identidades e Deslocamentos; Gênero, Educação e Sexualidade; Estudos de Gênero: possibilidades metodológicas. O primeiro eixo põe em discussão as identidades territoriais numa perspectiva de gênero. O segundo eixo dá ênfase ao fazer pedagógico segundo um olhar direcionado para as questões de gênero e sexualidade na perspectiva de uma educação inclusiva. O terceiro eixo põe em debate métodos e técnicas em pesquisa de gênero e sua relação com a história oral, a partir de uma apresentação descritiva do objeto, do uso de fontes e tratamento dos dados.
“Crisis Rhetoric” and Derogations from the AFSJ: Is EU Asylum Policy Discriminatory or does its Implementation Reflect the Rule of Law?
Authors: Kienast Julia
Published: December 2022

This paper analyses the language of EU leaders and its influence on the implementation of EU asylum law by triggering derogations, exceptions and amendments. It compares this process with regards to the 2015 refugee crisis, the Belarus border crisis and the current Ukrainian crisis to portray how the reaction to similar facts differs and, hence, to show how EU asylum policy suffers from a lack of rule of law. As the crisis in Ukraine unfolds, one can observe how strongly the narrative of EU leaders differs regarding these refugees compared to those from, e.g., Syria and Afghanistan in previous years. It shows a “U-turn” of the EU’s agenda since 2015. Hence, it has become clear that the problem lies less in sufficient contingencies for a sudden influx, but rather a feeling – or lack – of solidarity. From a legal perspective, there is no distinction between the responsibility for asylum applicants based on their nationality. To the contrary, refugee protection builds on the prohibition of discrimination. This has potentially negative implications for the rule of law in the EU. Hence, this paper investigates how EU leaders “talk” their way into applying or not applying EU law and even create EU law at their will simply by describing the arrivals as a security threat, a “hybrid attack” or instead as neighbors in need, as “family”.

Received: 31 July 2022 Accepted: 13 October 2022
Addressing Migrant Smuggling in the European Union. Challenges for a Non-Criminalized, Coordinated and Effective Response
Authors: Jordana Santiago Mirentxu
Published: December 2022

Migrant smuggling is a highly complex criminal phenomenon. Clearly cross-border in nature, smuggling frequently involves the participation of organized criminal groups. A coherent approach to these activities requires a clear and correctly implemented regulation, in the case of the EU the reference regulation is the ‘Facilitators’ package’. In the present contribution several controversies that this framework entails will be pointed out, especially the excessive criminalization and the neglect of the human rights perspective. Furthermore, the eradication of smuggling requires the sum of efforts and coordinated action of different actors such as national authorities and European agencies. In this paper some actions carried out by Europol in the Mediterranean will be studied. Focusing on the role of this law enforcement agency in the hotspots, the contribution of the information gathered and the benefits for Eurojust will be evaluated.

Received: 31 July 2022Accepted: 10 October 2022
Theoretical Investigation of the Structures and Energetics of (MX)-Ethanol Complexes in the Gas Phase
Authors: SADOON Ahmed M.
Published: December 2022

The structures and energy of alkali halide salt (MX) complexes with ethanol have been investigated in this work. The core of this study is to explore the effect of ion size on the interactions between solvent and solute. LiF and KBr as monovalent salts with different sizes of inion and cation have been chosen to explore this difference in addition to various physical properties. Three complexes of each LiF and KBr with ethanol taking the formula MX(CH3CH2OH)n (n=1-3), were studied. Ab-initio calculations have been performed to optimize the chemical structures of these complexes and explore the possible structures, isomers, and their corresponding IR spectra using Density functional theory (DFT/ B3LYP). 6-311G** were chosen as basis sets for these calculations. The geometry evaluations, energy searches, vibrational frequency calculations, and each complex's binding energy were also theoretically extracted in this study. The minimum energy structures were calculated, and different isomers were found. The presence of Ionic hydrogen bonds (IHBs) was observed and proposed to be the main binding between the MX salt and ethanol. Also, the infrared vibrational bands in the OH stretching region were recorded for the minimum structures, and the determined red-shift was at about 400 cm-1. In addition, the binding energy calculations found a gradual rise in the BE value with every additional ethanol molecule added to MX salt.