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AI-assisted cervical cytology precancerous screening for high-risk population in resource limited regions using compact microscope
Authors: Liu Xiuli , Bai Jiaxin , Li Ning , Ye Hua , Li Xu , Chen Li , Hu Junbo , Pang Baochuan , Chen Xiaodong , Rao Gong , Hu Qinglei , Liu Shijie , Sun Si , Li Cheng , Lv Xiaohua , zeng Shaoqun , Cai Jing , Cheng Shenghua
Published: June 2024

The insufficient coverage of cervical cytology screening in underdeveloped countries or remote areas is currently the bottleneck hurdle to its widespread implementation. Conventional centralized medical screening methods are heavily dependent on sizable, costly investments as well as sufficient qualified pathologists. In this paper, we have developed a cervical precancerous assisted-screening system for identifying high-risk squamous intraepithelial lesion (SIL) cases in regions with limited resources. This system utilizes a low-cost miniature microscope and a low-pathologist-reliance artificial intelligence algorithm. We design a low-cost compact microscope with pixel resolution about 0.87 mm/pixel for imaging cytology slides. To tackle the challenge of sparely-distributed lesion cells in cytology whole slide images (WSIs), we have developed a dual-stage slide classification model. In first stage, we train an instance-level classifier by self-supervised pretraining on large-number unlabeled cervical images and transfer learning on small-number labeled images, aiming to reduce negative cells within a slide. In the second stage, we employ our proposed Att-Transformer, which aggregates deep features extracted from the top 200 lesion probabilities instances, for slide-level classification. We train and validate our model on 3,510 low-resolution WSIs collected from four different centers, and evaluate our model on 364 slides from two external centers in remote areas, achieving AUC (area under receiver operating characteristic curve) of 0.87 and 0.89 respectively for screening high risk cases. We also evaluate it on new independent cohorts of 391 slides from the original four centers and achieve AUC of 0.89. Overall, all the results indicate that integration of our innovative algorithm together with the compact microscope represents a promising approach to cervical cytology precancerous screening for high-risk population in medical resource limited regions. This affordable and accessible screening is significant as it contributes towards the goal of eliminating cervical cancer worldwide.
Metabolic interactions underpinning high methane fluxes across terrestrial freshwater wetlands
Authors: Wilkins Michael , Bechtold Emily , Ellenbogen Jared , Villa Jorge , Ferreira Djennyffer de Melo , Oliverio Angela , Kostka Joel , Rich Virginia , Varner Ruth , Bansal Sheel , Ward Eric , Bohrer Gil , Borton Mikayla , Wrighton Kelly
Published: June 2024

Current estimates of wetland contributions to the global methane budget carry high uncertainty, particularly in accurately predicting emissions from high methane-emitting wetlands. Microorganisms mediate methane cycling, yet knowledge of their conservation across wetlands remains scarce. To address this, we integrated 1,118 16S rRNA amplicon datasets (116 new), 305 metagenomes (20 new) that yielded 4,745 medium and high-quality metagenome assembled genomes (MAGs; 617 new), 133 metatranscriptomes, and annual methane flux data across 9 wetlands to create the Multi-Omics for Understanding Climate Change (MUCC) v2.0.0 database. This new resource was leveraged to link microbiome compositional profiles to encoded functions and emissions, with specific focus on methane-cycling populations and the microbial carbon decomposition networks that fuel them. We identified eight methane-cycling genera that were conserved across wetlands, and deciphered wetland specific metabolic interactions across marshes, revealing low methanogen-methanotroph connectivity in high-emitting wetlands. Methanoregula emerged as a hub methanogen across networks and was a strong predictor of methane flux, demonstrating the potential broad relevance of methylotrophic methanogenesis in these ecosystems. Collectively, our findings illuminate trends between microbial decomposition networks and methane flux and provide an extensive publicly available database to advance future wetland research.
Text-to-Speech Software and Reading Comprehension: The Impact for Students with Learning Disabilities
Authors: Raffoul Sandra , Jaber Lindsey
Published: June 2024

This literature review examines the use of text-to-speech (TTS) software as an accommodation for students with learning disabilities and its impact on improving reading comprehension. As the development and availability of TTS tools and assistive technologies have increased over the past decade, it is significant to explore how they are used to accommodate students at all levels of education to promote a universal design of learning. Based on a review of the current literature and utilizing self-regulated learning theory as a framework, four significant themes have emerged: (a) TTS being seen as a compensatory tool; (b) improving reading abilities and comprehension; (c) increasing student motivation and self-efficacy; and (d) the need for training for students, educators, and parents. Findings of this literature review revealed that overall, TTS software is commonly used as a compensatory tool (mainly at the postsecondary level), has assisted in students improving reading speed, fluency, and content retention, resulted in increased student self-efficacy in reading abilities and independent learning, and that there is a significant need to allocate training and technological resources to support students. As there are various directions for future research, exploring this area can contribute to schools promoting inclusive and accommodating learning environments.
A tool to check whether a symmetry-compensated collinear magnetic material is antiferro- or altermagnetic
Authors: Smolyanyuk Andriy , Šmejkal Libor , Mazin Igor I.
Published: June 2024

Altermagnets (AM) is a recently discovered class of collinear magnets that share some properties (anomalous transport, etc) with ferromagnets, some (zero net magnetization) with antiferromagnets, while also exhibiting unique properties (spin-splitting of electronic bands and resulting spin-splitter current). Since the moment compensation in AM is driven by symmetry, it must be possible to identify them by analyzing the crystal structure directly, without computing the electronic structure. Given the significant potential of AM for spintronics, it is very useful to have a tool for such an analysis. This work presents an open-access code implementing such a direct check.
Discussão política e estabilidade democrática
Authors: De Lemos Fabrício José Rodrigues
Published: June 2024

Este artigo aborda a polarização política no Brasil destacando a prática de tratar oponentes como inimigos pessoais e a desconsideração de ideias divergentes e instituições democráticas como indicadores dessa realidade. Diante desse cenário, o texto propõe analisar estratégias para promover a reconciliação e transformar o ambiente político em um espaço menos combativo. Ao considerar a ausência de uma concepção amplamente compartilhável de bem comum, o artigo sugere a aplicação do conceito de razão pública, conforme elaborado pela teoria rawlsiana, como meio de alcançar estabilidade democrática e fortalecer as instituições brasileiras. Ao examinar a história política brasileira, o trabalho destaca a intermitência democrática ao longo do último século, alternando entre períodos democráticos e autoritários. Justifica-se a necessidade de um debate político racional e desapaixonado para alcançar estabilidade democrática. O artigo propõe a utilização da razão pública, baseada nos conceitos de Schumpeter e nas ideias abstratas de Rawls, como uma abordagem para racionalizar a discussão política no Brasil. Na conclusão, o artigo argumenta que a polarização política não é exclusiva dos últimos anos, mas uma recorrência ao longo do século 20. Destacando a contribuição dos conceitos de Schumpeter e Rawls, o texto enfatiza a possibilidade de racionalizar o discurso político brasileiro por meio da razão pública, promovendo estabilidade democrática e fortalecendo as instituições democráticas sem recorrer a arroubos autoritários prejudiciais ao desenvolvimento do país.
Online counselling services: The future of counselling and psychotherapy,
Authors: Adebowale Olusegun Fatai
Published: June 2024

Purpose - The purpose of this paper is to stress the increasing imperativeness of counseling and psychotherapy in Nigerian universities, given the growing, strident, and persistent reports of maladaptive behaviors such as suicidal ideation and behaviors among university students.Method - The study employed the method of informed arguments to present online counseling as a veritable tool to assist the universities in linking the undergraduates with the sources of counseling and psychotherapy with the view to promoting their self-consciousness, self-understanding, and adequate mental health needed to develop top-level human resources.Result - It shares the experiences of online counseling interactions obtained from the Obafemi Awolowo University online counseling platform.Implication - Recommendations are also made to guide other universities in Nigeria and similar climes as to establishing their home-grown platform or sharing in the use of the existing dedicated platforms.Originality - The paper is one of the earliest to present an argument for including online counseling services in the systems of universities, particularly in the developing world. It is also the first to present a report of practical experiences garnered in such an established service in a Nigerian University to guide the establishment of more of such in other universities.***Tujuan - Tujuan dari makalah ini adalah untuk menekankan meningkatnya ketidaktegasan konseling dan psikoterapi di universitas-universitas di Nigeria, mengingat laporan yang terus meningkat, keras, dan terus-menerus mengenai perilaku maladaptif seperti ide dan perilaku bunuh diri di kalangan mahasiswa.Metode - Penelitian ini menggunakan metode argumen yang terinformasi untuk menyajikan konseling online sebagai alat yang tepat untuk membantu universitas dalam menghubungkan mahasiswa dengan sumber-sumber konseling dan psikoterapi dengan tujuan untuk meningkatkan kesadaran diri, pemahaman diri, dan kesehatan mental yang memadai yang diperlukan untuk mengembangkan sumber daya manusia tingkat atas.Hasil - Penelitian ini membagikan pengalaman interaksi konseling online yang diperoleh dari platform konseling online Universitas Obafemi Awolowo.Implikasi - Rekomendasi juga dibuat untuk memandu universitas lain di Nigeria dan negara lain yang memiliki iklim yang sama untuk membangun platform buatan sendiri atau berbagi penggunaan platform khusus yang sudah ada.Keaslian - Makalah ini adalah salah satu yang paling awal yang menyajikan argumen untuk memasukkan layanan konseling online ke dalam sistem universitas, terutama di negara berkembang. Makalah ini juga merupakan yang pertama yang menyajikan laporan tentang pengalaman praktis yang diperoleh dari layanan yang sudah mapan di Universitas Nigeria untuk memandu pendirian layanan serupa di universitas lain.
The effectiveness of guidance and counseling services implementation to improve students’ competency standards
Authors: Sihite Julius Martunas
Published: June 2024

Purpose - This article aims to determine the effectiveness of the implementation of guidance and counseling services to improve students' affective competency standards.Method - This article uses a literature review method or approach. At the same time, data collection is done by reviewing and studying several journals, books, and documents (both printed and electronic), as well as raw data and information related to the study.Result - The results of the study are 1) guidance services can be carried out through various forms of pre/post-learning games, and 2) student diaries (recording and assessing students' daily activities) are carried out as in-class guidance. Independence development strategy; 3) Effective guidance and counseling services in improving students' competency standards can be seen in filling out the Student’s Daily Journal; 4) Professional consultants must still carry out consultation.Implication - The key to the success of a counseling service is the teacher's ability to build interactive dialogue while reviewing and evaluating daily journals (students’ activity records).Originality - This paper is one of the developments in counseling science in terms of identifying problems that hinder student development in achieving educational goals.***Tujuan - Artikel ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui efektivitas pelaksanaan layanan bimbingan dan konseling untuk meningkatkan standar kompetensi afektif siswa.Metode - Artikel ini menggunakan metode atau pendekatan tinjauan literatur. Sedangkan pengumpulan data dilakukan dengan mengkaji dan mempelajari beberapa jurnal, buku, dan dokumen (baik cetak maupun elektronik), serta data dan informasi mentah yang terkait dengan penelitian.Hasil - Hasil dari penelitian tersebut adalah 1) layanan bimbingan dapat dilakukan melalui berbagai bentuk permainan pra/pasca pembelajaran, dan 2) buku harian siswa (pencatatan dan penilaian kegiatan harian siswa) dilakukan sebagai bimbingan dalam kelas. Strategi pengembangan kemandirian; 3) Layanan bimbingan dan konseling yang efektif dalam meningkatkan standar kompetensi siswa dapat dilihat pada pengisian Jurnal Harian Siswa; 4) Konsultan profesional harus tetap melaksanakan konsultasi.Implikasi - Kunci keberhasilan layanan BK adalah kemampuan guru dalam membangun dialog interaktif saat mereview dan mengevaluasi jurnal harian (catatan kegiatan siswa).Keaslian - Makalah ini merupakan salah satu pengembangan ilmu konseling dalam hal mengidentifikasi masalah yang menghambat perkembangan siswa dalam mencapai tujuan pendidikan.
Effects of Shoulder Exercises with and Without Cervical Exercises on Pain and Function in the Patients with Cervical Spondylosis: Randomized Controlled Trial
Authors: Ashfaq Anam , Waseem Iqra , Hayat Mariam Umer , Arslan Syed Asadullah , Hanif Kamran
Published: June 2024

Background: Cervical spondylosis is a chronic, degenerative, progressive disease of osteocartilagenous component of cervical spine that is usually age related and more common in men than in women, with a peak incidence between the ages of 40 and 60 years for both men and women.Objective: The aim of the study is to determine effects of shoulder exercises with and without cervical exercises on pain and function in patients with cervical spondylosis.Methods: Sixty eight diagnosed cervical spondylosis patients with 30-60 years of age were selected and randomly allocated in experimental and control groups, 34 in each group. The study was conducted in the physical therapy department of WAPDA hospital, Lahore. All participants were following the 6 weeks supervised exercise program, 4 sessions per week. Experimental group received shoulder exercises with cervical exercises while the control group received cervical exercises. Clinical outcomes were measured with visual analog scale for pain and neck disability index for function.Results: Analysis of final 61 patients were included, 31 in experimental and 30 in control (3 and 4 patients did not follow the study completely). Mean aged for experimental and control group was 49.39 ±7.022 and 49.23 ±6.704 respectively. Results showed that there was statically and clinically significance difference that as observed in from of reduction of pain P=0.001 and improvement of function P= 0.01Conclusion: Overall improvement was observed in both groups, results of study shows that shoulder exercises with cervical isometric exercises were more beneficial for outcomes of pain and function in experimental group. So we can conclude that shoulder exercise should be an integral part of treatment for cervical spondylosis patients.
Rapid response to pressure variations in water distribution networks through machine learning-enhanced data acquisition
Authors: Kim Hyunjun , Jung K. J. , Lee S. , Jeong E. H.
Published: June 2024

This study investigates rapid dynamic pressure variations in water distribution networks due to critical incidents such as pipe bursts and valve operations. We developed and implemented a machine learning (ML)-based methodology that surpasses traditional slow cycles of pressure data acquisition, facilitating the efficient capture of transient phenomena. Employing the Orion ML library, which features advanced algorithms including long short-term memory dynamic threshold, autoencoder with regression, and time series anomaly detection using generative adversarial networks, we engineered a system that dynamically adjusts data acquisition frequencies to enhance the detection and analysis of anomalies indicative of system failures. The system's performance was extensively tested using a pilot-scale water distribution network across diverse operational conditions, yielding significant enhancements in detecting leaks, blockages, and other anomalies. The effectiveness of this approach was further confirmed in real-world settings, demonstrating its operational feasibility and potential for integration into existing water distribution infrastructures. By optimizing data acquisition based on learned data patterns and detected anomalies, our approach introduces a novel solution to the conventionally resource-intensive practice of high-frequency monitoring. This study underscores the critical role of advanced ML techniques in water network management and explores future possibilities for adaptive monitoring systems across various infrastructural applications.
Assessment of soil erosion and sediment yield in the Peddavagu watershed, India, using a revised universal soil loss equation model (RUSLE) and GIS techniques
Authors: Shekar Padala Raja , Mathew Aneesh
Published: June 2024

The present investigation was carried out within the Peddavagu watershed, which is located in India. The necessary datasets, including soil, land use land cover, rainfall, and digital elevation model, were processed and analysed within a Geographic Information System framework. To evaluate soil loss within the watershed, the present investigation employed the revised universal soil loss equation (RUSLE) model. Subsequently, the sediment yield is estimated based on the sediment delivery ratio (SDR). The average annual soil loss was estimated at 17.91 tonnes/hectare/year, which is high soil erosion risk. The RUSLE model's accuracy is 82.1%. Moreover, the findings revealed that sub-watersheds (SW) 9 and SW 3 exhibited the maximum and minimum average annual soil loss. The Peddavagu watershed's SDR was 0.210. Annually, 3.76 tonnes/hectare/year of sediment were transported to the Peddavagu watershed outlet. The findings revealed that SW 9 and SW 5 exhibited the maximum and minimum average annual sediment yield. The model's performance was evaluated by comparing its predictions with gauge data for validation. The observed actual data indicated a yield of 3.66 tonnes/hectare/year, while the model predicted a yield of 3.76 tonnes/hectare/year. This resource offers significant insights for policymakers and decision-makers on sustainable watershed management techniques.
Caracterización microbiológica de queso fresco artesanal distribuidos en la Hoya del Río Suárez, Colombia
Authors: Alfonso-Vargas Nadia Catalina , Aguilera-Becerra Astrid , Jaimes-Bernal Claudia Patricia , Pulido-Medellín Martín Orlando , Arias-Mosso John Marco Andrés
Published: June 2024

Introducción: las enfermedades transmitidas por alimentos se originan por la ingesta de alimentos contaminados con agentes infecciosos que pueden causar daños en la salud del consumidor. Objetivo: caracterizar microbiológicamente los quesos frescos artesanales de Hoja provenientes de la Hoya del Río Suárez, Colombia. Método: se realizó un muestreo estratificado a conveniencia y se identificaron los microorganismos patógenos y no patógenos. Resultados: se analizaron 211 muestras en el periodo 2021-2022, se determinó la presencia de Salmonella sp. en 38,3% (n=81) y de Listeria sp. en 42,6% (n=90). Adicionalmente, el 12,3% (n=26), 1,89% (n=4) y 11,8% (n=25) de las muestras presentaron recuentos de Staphylococcus aureus, coliformes totales y coliformes fecales respectivamente. Conclusiones: es alto el aislamiento de microorganismos altamente patógenos en quesos artesanales de esta región colombiana. Se recomienda realizar estudios que permitan ampliar el conocimiento en la microbiología de este tipo de alimentos
Web-Based Therapist-Guided Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Body Dysmorphic Disorder: Pilot Randomized Controlled Trial (Preprint)
Authors: Kerry Camrie , Mann Prabhdeep , Babaei Nazanin , Katz Joel , Pirbaglou Meysam , Ritvo Paul
Published: June 2024

BACKGROUND

Internet-based cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and stand-alone mindfulness meditation interventions are gaining empirical support for a wide variety of mental health conditions. In this study, we test the efficacy of web-based therapist-guided mindfulness-based cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT-M) for body dysmorphic disorder (BDD), a psychiatric disorder characterized by preoccupations with perceived defects in appearance.

OBJECTIVE

This study aims to determine whether CBT-M for BDD delivered on the web is feasible and acceptable and whether mindfulness meditation adds to CBT treatment effects for BDD.

METHODS

In this 8-week, 2-arm, parallel pilot randomized controlled trial, n=28 adults (aged between 18 and 55 years) were randomly allocated to an experimental group (web-based therapist-guided CBT-M) or a control group (web-based therapist-guided CBT). Study retention, accrual, and intervention adherence were assessed, along with self-report measures for BDD, depression, anxiety, and pain intensity taken at baseline and postintervention.

RESULTS

This study was feasible to implement and deemed acceptable by participants. After 8 weeks, significant improvements were found on all outcome measures for both treatment groups, and large between-group effect sizes favoring CBT-M were found for BDD symptom severity (d=–0.96), depression (d=–1.06), pain severity (d=–1.12), and pain interference (d=–1.28). However, linear mixed models demonstrated no significant differences between the groups over 8 weeks.

CONCLUSIONS

The results suggest that mindfulness meditation may add to beneficial web-based CBT treatment effects for BDD. An adequately powered randomized control trial of web-based CBT-M is warranted.

CLINICALTRIAL

ClinicalTrials.gov NCT05402475, http://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT05402475
Abstracts of the Research-to-Practice Conference with International Participation “XII Scientific Session of the Institute of Gastroenterology of the NAMS of Ukraine. The Latest Technologies in Theoretical and Clinical Gastroenterology” Dedicated to the 60th Anniversary of the State Institution “Institute of Gastroenterology of the NAMS of Ukraine” (Ukraine, Bukovel, June 12–14, 2024)
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Published: June 2024

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A COMPARISON BETWEEN ENTERAL AND PARENTERAL METHOTREXATE INTAKE IN IRAQI PATIENTS WITH RHEUMATOID ARTHRITIS REGARDING EFFICACY AND LIVER FUNCTION IMPAIRMENT
Authors: AL-TUMA ALI M KADHIM
Published: June 2024

Objectives: Methotrexate (MTX) is a disease-modifying ant-rheumatic drug that has been used commonly in patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) with a goal of reducing RA activity or RA remission. Response to MTX varied among patients and side effects including liver impairment are not uncommon. The study aimed to compare oral and parenteral MTX intake regarding the efficacy and risk of liver impairment in patients with RA.
Subject: Thirty patients who were newly diagnosed with RA according to EULAR/ASAR were included in the study. MTX was given for them for 6 months in a dose ranging between 2 and 25 mg either orally or parenterally intramuscular and subcutaneously once weekly. Patients were assessed depending on clinical disease activity index (CDAI) score and liver enzymes were measured before and after the start of the treatment.
Results: The study showed that parenteral MTX intake significantly improves the CDAI score more than oral intake, CDAI reduced from 13.15±3.25 to 5.57±2.34 following 6 months of treatment in comparison to its’ insignificant reduction from 12.72±3.13 to 8.90±3.08 following oral treatment. Regarding liver enzymes, the impairment in alanine aminotransferase and aspartate aminotransferase is significantly less than that with oral ones with the same effect on alkaline phosphatase.
Conclusion: Parenteral MTX intake tends to be more efficacious in attaining low disease activity than oral intake with a lower rate of impaired liver function.
A CROSS-SECTIONAL STUDY ON SELF-MEDICATION PRACTICES, PERCEPTION, AND ATTITUDES OF UNDERGRADUATE MEDICAL STUDENTS AT A GOVERNMENT TERTIARY CARE TEACHING HOSPITAL IN EASTERN INDIA
Authors: BANERJEE KUSHAL , BANERJEE MANASI BASU , GHOSH ABHISHEK
Published: June 2024

Objectives: Self-medication (SM) is common in India. It is of greater significance when practiced by medical students as they going to be medical practitioners in the future. This study was conducted to assess the pattern of SM practices, perceptions, and attitudes among students pursuing 2nd-year professional MBBS in a tertiary medical college in the year 2019.
Methods: This study was a cross-sectional one based on a questionnaire. It was conducted among the 2nd-year undergraduate (MBBS) medical students in a tertiary care medical college in West Bengal, India.
Results: Out of 199 students approached, 198 consented to the study and filled in the supplied study questionnaire. Thirteen incomplete questionnaires were excluded and the remaining 185 were analyzed. It was found that 81.6% (151/185) respondents practiced SM. The most common ailments for seeking SM were fever 66.2% (100/151), followed by cough cold, and sore throat 55.0% (84/151), diarrhea/nausea, and vomiting 40.4% (61/151). The most common drug used for SM was paracetamol 73.51% (111/151), followed by H1 antihistaminics and proton pump inhibitors. A small percentage of students used topical preparations of steroids, analgesics, antibiotics, and antifungals as well. Among the common reasons for seeking SM, 72.2% (109/151) felt that their illness was mild and 57% (86/151) preferred it as they had prior experience.
Conclusion: Our study showed that SM is commonly practiced among the students of this institution. Therefore, medical teachers need to try even more to generate adequate awareness among the students about inherent risks of SM.
A STUDY ON ASSESSMENT OF RIGHT VENTRICULAR FUNCTION BY RIGHT VENTRICULAR OUTFLOW TRACT SYSTOLIC EXCURSION IN ADULT POPULATION ATTENDING A TERTIARY CARE HOSPITAL IN EASTERN INDIA
Authors: TRIPATHI KAPIL KANT , JAIN ANURAG , SHRIVASTAVA VISHAL , DANDOTIYA DILEEP
Published: June 2024

Objectives: The objectives of the study are as follows:
(1) to assess the right ventricular function (RVF) by right ventricle outflow tract systolic excursion through M-mode echocardiography and (2) to correlate the right ventricle outflow tract systolic excursion value with other 2D echocardiographic methods of RVF assessment.
Methods: The present observational prospective study was conducted in the department of cardiology, Apollo Multispeciality Hospital, Kolkata, among patients visiting the cardiology outpatient department and inpatient department from August 2021 to August 2022 to assess the RVF by right ventricle outflow tract systolic excursion through M-mode echocardiography and correlate the results with other methods (tricuspid annulus plane systolic excursion, tissue Doppler imaging, pulmonary artery pressure, fractional area change [FAC]) of RVF assessment.
Results: Majority of the patients in both groups belong to the age group of 51–60 years (45.5%), followed by 61–70 years (29.5%) and 41–50 years (20.5%). Patients with right ventricular (RV) dysfunction were more aged as compared to normal RVF. The mean body mass index (BMI) was significantly higher and mean hemoglobin level was significantly lower in patients with RV dysfunction as compared to the control group (p<0.05). Both systolic and diastolic blood pressures were significantly higher among the patient group than in the control group (p<0.05). We found that right ventricular outflow tract systolic excursion (RVOT-SE), tricuspid annular plane systolic excursion (TAPSE), tissue Doppler myocardial performance index, left ventricular (LV) ejection fraction (%), and FAC were significantly lower among patient group than control group (p<0.01). TAPSE ≤17 mm was the best cutoff value that differentiates patients with RV systolic dysfunction from healthy individuals with normal RV systolic function. There were 67% of patients with ≤17 mm and 33% had >17 mm TAPSE.
Conclusion: Our study concludes that RVOT-SE is a highly sensitive and specific method for diagnosing reduced RV systolic function patients. RVOT SE is not accurate as a sole parameter, but its high values can be used as an indicator for normal RV systolic function. It is simple to get, requiring one easy and reproducible M-Mode measurement from the parasternal short-axis view.
A Study on Marketing of Mushroom (Oyster Mushroom) in Gaya District of Bihar
Authors: Raj Pulkit , Stephen Dr. Ameesh John
Published: June 2024

This study investigates the marketing channels for mushrooms in Gaya district, Bihar, focusing on two primary channels: direct sales from producers to consumers (Channel I) and sales through retailers (Channel II). The research employs a multistage sampling procedure to collect primary data from producers and retailers. Channel I, where producers sell directly to consumers, exhibits a higher marketing efficiency of 36.70% and a producer share of 97.28% in the consumer's rupee. In contrast, Channel II, involving retailers, results in a significantly lower marketing efficiency of 17.23% and a producer share of 81.76%, due to higher intermediary costs and retailer margins. The study highlights the benefits of direct marketing channels in enhancing producer profitability and efficiency, suggesting that reducing intermediary involvement can substantially improve economic returns for mushroom growers. These findings provide valuable insights for policymakers and stakeholders aiming to optimize agricultural marketing strategies and support sustainable mushroom cultivation in the region.
Using Graphing Application in Illustrating the Conic Sections: Its Effect on Student’s Performance
Authors: C. Ulson Kathlene
Published: June 2024

Nowadays, there are lots of Mathematics software and applications that learners can use for their learning, especially on graphing and one of those is GeoGebra. The main objective of this study was to determine the effects of graphing applications in illustrating the conic sections on student performance. A quantitative design specifically the correlational method was used to consider the extent to which differences between variables are related to the differences in other variables and to determine the relationship between student’s perception and performance in illustrating conic sections using graphing application. The respondents of this study were the Grade 11 Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics students of Araceli National High School consisting of 17 students. The findings showed a weak positive correlation between the student’s perception and performance in illustrating conic sections using a graphing application and a significant difference in the student’s performance in illustrating conic sections before and after using the application. The research findings suggested that all mathematics teachers should incorporate the use of graphing application – GeoGebra because it is highly beneficial and applicable in teaching topics involving graphing. Hence, future researchers should explore other graphing applications that could be used in teaching the conic sections.
An intelligent Health Monitoring System for Patients with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease based on Internet of Things
Authors: Mahdizadeh Fatemeh , Panahi Maryam , Mahdizadeh Faezeh , Firouzian Imam
Published: June 2024

Abstract: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease is an important cause of global mortality. These patients are in dire need of treatments to maintain lung function and reduce consecutive visits and hospital stays. IoT acts as a specialized assistant in healthcare, providing a wide range of potential applications such as remote monitoring. Therefore, this study has been compiled with the aim of designing a care system based on the Internet of Things for patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. In this project, we designed a system for monitoring chronic obstructive pulmonary disease patients using an Arduino board and embedding three air quality sensors, heart rate and pulse oximetry, temperature sensor and Bluetooth module, and then implemented it on a patient with obstructive pulmonary disease. . The information obtained from the sensors is sent via Bluetooth to the mobile application that has the ability to share and store information and informs the doctor and the person about the changes. By using the pulse oximetry sensor, the patient increases the monitoring and part of his pulmonary rehabilitation, and by using the temperature and air quality sensor, he identifies the undesirable and harmful air and by informing the doctor and the person, he prevents the exacerbation of the symptoms of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. This system increases the rehabilitation and self-care of patients, and by providing suitable environmental conditions, prevents unnecessary medical interventions and consecutive visits, and increases the quality of life of patients and reduces costs.
Friction Stir Welding Benefits Technique over Other Welding Techniques of Dissimilar Metals
Authors: C M Vikas
Published: June 2024

Abstract: Due to the low heat input situation, solid state welding (SSW) has demonstrated higher potential for integrating a variety of equivalent and dissimilar material combinations. The temperature stays below the melting point of the source materials throughout the solid-state welding process. Compared to fusion welding, solid state welding offers the highest quality. Aeronautics, nuclear, space, and aviation are just a few of the industrial production sectors that utilize the solid-state welding technology. Diffusion welding, explosion welding, friction welding, forge welding, cold welding, role welding, hot pressure welding, and ultrasonic welding are just a few of the SSW techniques covered in the current article. This study looks at a variety of SSW kinds and solid-state welding applications. This study examines many types of SSW and the applications of solid-state welding. Current Study includes the pros and cons of other welding techniques over friction stir welding
ANTESEDEN KINERJA SEKRETARIAT DPRD PROVINSI JAMBI
Authors: Hasbiallah Hapis , Fitriaty Fitriaty
Published: June 2024

Berdasarkan laporan kinerja sekretariat dari tahun 2019-2022 kinerja sekretariat DPRD Provinsi Jambi mengalami penurunan. Sehingga menarik untuk dilakukan penelitian terkait peran entrepreneur leadership, entrepreneur orientation dan kreativitas pegawai terhadap kinerja sekretariat DPRD Provinsi Jambi. Karena Entrepreneurial Leadership mencerminkan kepemimpinan yang berwirausaha, maka gaya kepemimpinan yang lebih inovatif ini dapat membuat organisasi bertahan dan unggul dalam persaingan. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menguji pengaruh entrepreneur leadership, entrepreneur orientation  dan kreativitas pegawai terhadap kinerja sekretaris dewan perwakilan rakyat daerah (DPRD) Provinsi Jambi. Penelitian ini menggunakan pendekatan kuantitatif dengan data primer berupa kuesioner yang dibagikan kepada anggota DPRD Provinsi Jambi sebanyak 55 orang. Alat analisis yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah SEM PLS. Hasil penelitian ini menemukan bahwa entrepreneur leadership dan kreatifitas pegawai berpengaruh terhadap kinerja skertariat DPRD provinsi Jambi, kreativitas pegawai hanya dapat memediasi hubungan entrepreneur leadership terhadap kinerja sekretariat DPRD Provinsi Jambi, sedangkan variabel, entrepreneur orientation tidak dapat dimediasi oleh kreativitas pegawai
PENGARUH BRAND IMAGE DAN KUALITAS PELAYANAN TERHADAP KINERJA PELAYANAN PENGELOLAAN FASILITAS DENGAN KEPUASAN PASIEN SEBAGAI VARIABEL MEDIASI PADA RSUD RADEN MATTAHER
Authors: Aliyardi Aliyardi , Lubis Tona Aurora
Published: June 2024

Penelitian ini bertujuan mengetahui dan menganalisis Pengaruh Brand Image dan Kualitas Pelayanan terhadap Kinerja Pelayanan Pengelolaan Fasilitas dengan Kepuasan Pasien sebagai variabel Mediasi pada RSUD Raden Mattaher. Penelitian ini memiliki populasi pasien RSUD Raden Mattaher yang ada di Provinsi Jambi. Analisis yang digunakan yaitu SMART PLS. Penelitian ini memiliki kesimpulan sebagai berikut: Brand Image berpengaruh positif dan signifikan terhadap Kinerja Pelayanan Pengelolaan Fasilitas, Brand Image berpengaruh positif dan signifikan terhadap Kepuasan Pasien, Kualitas Pelayanan berpengaruh positif dan signifikan terhadap Kinerja Pelayanan Pengelolaan Fasilitas, Kualitas Pelayanan berpengaruh positif dan signifikan terhadap Kinerja Pelayanan Pengelolaan Fasilitas, Kepuasan Pasien berpengaruh positif dan signifikan terhadap Kinerja Pelayanan Pengelolaan Fasilitas, Brand image tidak berpengaruh terhadap Kinerja Pelayanan Pengelolaan Fasilitas yang dimediasi oleh Kepuasan Pasien dan Kualitas Pelayanan tidak berpengaruh terhadap Kinerja Pelayanan Pengelolaan Fasilitas yang dimediasi oleh Kepuasan Pasien
PENGARUH ASIMETRI INFORMASI, INSENTIF PAJAK, DAN RISIKO LITIGASI TERHADAP PRUDENCE AKUNTANSI (STUDI EMPIRIS PADA PERUSAHAAN SEKTOR TEKNOLOGI YANG TERDAFTAR DI BURSA EFEK INDONESIA TAHUN 2020-2022)
Authors: Amalia Rani , Mansur Fitrini , Hernando Riski
Published: June 2024

This research aims to determine the influence of information asymmetry, tax incentives, and litigation risk on accounting prudence. The independent variables used in this research are information asymmetry, tax incentives, and litigation risk. Meanwhile, the dependent variable in the research is accounting prudence. This type of research is quantitative research. The population in the research is technology sector companies listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange for the 2020-2022 period. The sample in this research was taken using a purposive sampling method with a total sample of 18 companies. The data analysis used in this research is multiple linear regression analysis with the help of the IBM SPSS version 26 program. The data in this research is secondary data obtained from the official website of the Indonesian Stock Exchange. The results of this research show that information asymmetry, tax incentives and litigation risk simultaneously influence accounting prudence. Partially, tax incentives have an effect on accounting prudence. Partially, information asymmetry and litigation risk have no effect on accounting prudence.
PENINGKATAN KINERJA KARYAWAN MELALUI GAYA KEPEMIMPINAN, KOMPETENSI, DAN LINGKUNGAN KERJA KARYAWAN PT. XYZ
Authors: Dyastita Zhecilya , Rustamaji Army Cahya Putra
Published: June 2024

Keberhasilan suatu perusahaan tidak terlepas dari manajemen maupun memaksimalkan kinerja karyawan. Kinerja karyawan memiliki beberapa faktor yang dapat mempengaruhinya seperti gaya kepemimpinan, kompetensi hingga lingkungan kerja karyawan. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengidentifikasi dan menganalisis seberapa besar pengaruh gaya kepemimpinan, kompetensi dan lingkungan kerja terhadap kinerja karyawan PT. XYZ. Jenis metode penelitian yang digunakan adalah kuantitatif asosiatif yang mengedepankan hubungan relatif antara dua variabel atau bahkan lebih dengan menggunakan pendekatan kuantitatif. Penelitian ini menggunakan teknik pengumpulan data berupa penyebaran kuesioner skala likert dengan analisis data berupa uji asumsi klasik, uji linear berganda dan uji hipotesis. Teknik sampling menggunakan metode slovin dari keseluruhan populasi penelitian hingga memperoleh sampel sebesar 114 responden karyawan PT. XYZ. Hasil penelitian menunjukan bahwa secara parsial variabel gaya kepemimpinan berpengaruh signifikan terhadap kinerja karyawan. Uji t parsial menghasilkan t hitung > t tabel dengan nilai signifikansi dibawah 0,05. Secara Parsial variabel kompetensi berpengaruh signifikan terhadap kinerja karyawan, nilai t hitung > nilai t tabel dengan nilai signifikansi dibawah 0,05. Secara parsial variabel lingkungan kerja berpengaruh signifikan terhadap kinerja karyawan, nilai t hitung > t tabel dengan nilai signifikansi dibawah 0,05. Secara simultan, diketahui bahwa nilai F hitung > F tabel dan nilai Signifikansi sebesar 0,000 < 0,05. Sehingga dapat disimpulkan bahwa gaya kepemimpinan, kompetensi, dan lingkungan kerja secara simultan berpengaruh terhadap kinerja karyawan.
ANALISIS PRILAKU KONSUMSI ISLAMI SEBAGAI PEDOMAN KONSUMEN MUSLIM TERHADAP FENOMENA FLEXING BERKEDOK PEMBOHONGAN PUBLIK OLEH INFLUENCER DI MEDIA SOSIAL
Authors: Jubaidah Siti , Rokan Mustapa Khamal , Dharma Budi
Published: June 2024

Penelitian ini mengkaji fenomena "flexing" oleh influencer media sosial dan dampaknya terhadap perilaku konsumsi dalam konteks Islam. Flexing, yang sering digunakan untuk memamerkan status sosial atau sebagai teknik pemasaran, telah berkembang dengan cepat dalam era digital. Penelitian ini menggunakan pendekatan kualitatif, mengumpulkan data melalui observasi langsung serta analisis konten dari media sosial, e-book, artikel jurnal, dan berita. Hasil penelitian mengindikasikan bahwa flexing seringkali melibatkan penipuan melalui praktik najsy, yaitu pura-pura membeli barang mewah untuk menarik konsumen dan memicu keinginan instan menjadi kaya. Kegiatan tersebut berpotensi bertentangan dengan prinsip konsumsi Islami, yang menekankan pada konsumsi yang halal dan thoyyib, pengeluaran yang bijaksana untuk kehidupan dunia dan akhirat, serta menghindari pemborosan. Dengan memahami batasan yang ditetapkan oleh ajaran Islam, konsumen muslim dapat menghindari penyesatan dari konten flexing dan memilih gaya hidup yang lebih sederhana dan bertanggung jawab. Temuan ini penting untuk memandu konsumen muslim dalam menavigasi kompleksitas media sosial yang terus berkembang.
PERANAN GURU PENDIDIKAN ISLAM DALAM PEMBINAAN SAHSIAH PELAJAR: SATU TINJAUAN AWAL TERHADAP GURU PENDIDIKAN ISLAM DI DAERAH MARANG, TERENGGANU THE ROLE OF ISLAMIC EDUCATION TEACHER IN THE CONSTRUCTION OF STUDENT’S MORAL: A PRELIMINARY STUDY ON ISLAMIC EDUCATORS IN MARANG, TERENGGANU
Authors: Solehah Ahmad Syafiqah , (Author) Tengku Sarina Aini Tengku Kasim
Published: June 2024

Nowadays various issues regarding the character of a student in a school give a negative impact on the teacher profession generally and Islamic Education Teacher specifically. Some recent studies have shown that Muslim students are trapped by the phenomenon of social phenomena, moral collapse and personality. The moral and morality crisis of students is said to have a close relationship with Islamic Education Teachers who have a role as a moral educator and personality of the students. This paper is also written to dismantle the role of Islamic Education Teachers as well as to see the problems and challenges arising in the realization of their role as Murabbi, Mu'allim, Mu'addib, Mudarris and Murshid and those who can be role models and examples of noble personality among students include from the context of building personality and character. Islamic Education Teachers should be prepared to carry out their duties and responsibilities as well as overcome obstacles, challenges and issues that arise.
Propuesta de una red de gestión del conocimiento para la industria de la “Gulupa” en Colombia
Authors: Cuspoca-Chaparro Edwin Darío , Melo -Torres Ligia Inés , Mesa-Mojica Josué Iván
Published: June 2024

La industria del cultivo de “Gulupa” ha presentado un crecimiento en su producción y ventas en los últimos años. Por lo anterior, la presente investigación tiene como objetivo proponer una red de gestión de conocimiento de “Gulupa” en Colombia, de tal forma que permita a los diferentes actores de la industria mejorar sus procesos críticos y aumentar el rendimiento de las plantaciones. El estudio se realiza mediante una investigación aplicada-descriptiva, que nace de una revisión bibliográfica donde se utilizan ecuaciones de búsqueda en diferentes repositorios universitarios, y revistas especializadas, cuyo resultado ofrece la recopilación de diversos escritos teóricos que contextualizan el cultivo de “Gulupa” en el país. Como resultado se propone una red de gestión de conocimiento compuesta por 5 actividades, y a su vez, se identifican 3 grupos dentro de la industria del cultivo de “Gulupa” con la capacidad de aportar información para la red: el estado, la academia y los actores de la cadena productiva. Todos estos agentes permanentemente generan conocimiento sobre los procesos y procedimientos que se utilizan dentro de la industria, es por esto, que en la investigación se establecen las temáticas que cada grupo puede aportar para obtener el mejoramiento en la competitividad del clúster y el crecimiento en el rendimiento de los cultivos.
A high-performance stretchable triboelectric nanogenerator based on polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) particles.
Authors: Liu Jiawei , Wang Jinhui , Wang Yawen , Wu Zhilin , Sun Hongbiao , Yang Yan , Zhang Lisheng , Kou Xu , Li Pengyuan , Kang Wenbin , Wang Jiangxin
Published: June 2024

Triboelectric nanogenerators (TENGs) are emerging as new technologies to
harvest electrical power from mechanical energy. With the distinctive
working mechanism of triboelectric nanogenerators, they attract
particular interest in healthcare monitoring, wearable electronics, and
deformable energy harvesting, which raise the requirement for highly
conformable devices with substantial energy outputs. Here, a simple,
low-cost strategy for fabricating stretchable triboelectric
nanogenerators with ultra-high electrical output is developed. The TENG
is prepared using PTFE micron particles (PP-TENG), contributing a
different electrostatic induction process compared to TENG based on
dielectric films, which was associated with the dynamics of particle
motions in PP-TENG. The generator achieved an impressive voltage output
at 1000 V with current of 25 µA over a contact area of 40×20 mm2.
Additionally, the TENG exhibits excellent durability with a stretching
strain of 500%, and the electrical output performance does not show any
significant degradation even after 3000 cycles at a strain of 400%. The
unique design of the device provides high conformability and can be used
as a self-powered sensor for human motion detections.