bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Design and Performance Evaluation of a Cashew Apple (Anacardium occidentale L.) Slicing Machine
Authors: Jaranilla Kay J. ,   Department of Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering | Philippine Center for Postharvest Development and Mechanization (PHilMech), Central Luzon State University, Science City of Muñoz, Nueva Ecija 3199 Philippines, Gavino Hellen F. , Gavino Romeo B. , Somera Carolyn Grace G. ,   Department of Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering, Central Luzon State University, Science City of Muñoz, Nueva Ecija 3199 Philippines,   Department of Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering, Central Luzon State University, Science City of Muñoz, Nueva Ecija 3199 Philippines,   Department of Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering, Central Luzon State University, Science City of Muñoz, Nueva Ecija 3199 Philippines
Published: July 2024

One challenge in cashew apple (CA) production is the absence of processing equipment, leading to manual operations. Cashew apple processors often resort to manual slicing, resulting in uneven thickness and increased manpower requirements. This study aimed to address these issues by developing a slicing machine that ensures uniform thickness and reduces the need for manual labor during the slicing process. The machine underwent evaluation at three different slicing speeds (28, 42, and 60 strokes per minute [spm]). The most efficient speed was found to be 60 spm, with a slicing capacity of 249.26 kg/h and a slicing efficiency of 86.66%. The corresponding rates for damaged sliced CAs and juice extraction during slicing were 4.93 and 22.33%, respectively. In comparison, manual slicing demonstrated a capacity of 32.21 kg/h and a slicing efficiency of 29.99%. The machine’s capacity was almost eight times higher than that of manual slicing. The optimal slicing speed for CAs was determined to be 60 spm, which significantly reduced losses in terms of thickness, extraction, and physical damage of CA during the slicing process. Using the machine not only minimized the time required for slicing but also reduced labor costs, making it a more efficient and economically viable option for CA processing.
Detecting Vegetation Cover Change in Reforestation Sites from 2013 to 2019 in Central Visayas, Philippines Using Remotely Sensed Data
Authors: Pansit Nimfa R. ,   Biology Department, Cebu Normal University, Cebu City, 6000 Philippines | Graduate School-Biology Department, University of San Carlos, Cebu City, 6000 Philippines, Parilla Richard B. ,   Division of Natural Sciences and Mathematics, University of the Philippines Visayas Tacloban College, Tacloban City, 6500 Philippines
Published: July 2024

Assessment of reforestation success is indispensable to document the impact of the project and whether it has achieved the intended objectives. Globally, the use of remotely sensed data is a widely accepted method to track changes in reforestation sites. Hence, this study investigated the changes in Normalized Difference in Vegetation Index (NDVI) using LandSat 8 images to assess vegetation cover in National Greening Program reforestation sites in Central Visayas from 2013 to 2019. Results showed that there was a minimal increase of NDVI (0.002 to 0.07) and a 9% (286 ha) gain of dense vegetation cover in the sampling sites which may be attributed to the reforestation activity. Forest gain was highest in Negros Oriental (262 ha) while Cebu lost 29 ha of dense vegetation. Field data confirmed that tree biomass density (245 Mg/ha) was highest in Negros Oriental and lowest in Cebu (78 Mg/ha). Analysis of variance revealed that there was no significant change in forest cover between 2013 and 2019. The program reported a total of 42,000 ha as their accomplishment in the region which was planted with 500 fast-growing tree species per hectare. If the seedlings successfully survived, this could have increased considerably forest cover in the region by up to 60%. Thus, it is important to revisit the reforestation program’s policies and processes to build on the strengths and avoid mistakes for future projects. It is also vital to integrate cost-effective, accurate, and real-time monitoring schemes that ensure the attainment of the key objectives.
Energy Requirement for Tillage Operations and a Dynamic Model of Mechanization: The Case of Bangladesh
Authors: Bala B. K. , Satter M.A. , Sarker R.I.
Published: July 2024

Energy requirements for tillage operations vary with crop, soil condition and the availability of draft animals. But draft animals are short in supply. So, mechanization of tillage operations is being encouraged by planners to overcome draft shortages. A simple system dynamics model is presented in this paper to assess the mechanization requirements of tillage operations in order to supplement the draft power shortage in Bangladesh, and the model was simulated using professional DYNAMO on a micro computer. The potential implications of the model and its utility for the planning process are also discussed.
Crushing Mechanism of Oil Seeds and Performances of Animal Powered Ghani
Authors: Islam M.S. , Sarker R.I. , Hussain M.D. , Hussain M. M. , Islam A.K.M.S.
Published: July 2024

This paper describes the crushing mechanism of oil seeds, analyses the forces involved and the performance of animal powered ghani used in oil extraction. Comparisons of the performances of animal powered ghani with electrical and diesel powered ghanies are made. There was no significant difference of oil recovery between the various methods of crushing. The oil yield was higher at the beginning than the subsequent operating times and it was reduced very sharply after 2 hours of crushing. The pulling force was increased with crushing time as well as with crushing load.
Effect of Tillage on the Yield of Potato
Authors: Hossain M. A. , Haque M. A. , Satter M.A.
Published: July 2024

The experiment was conducted at the Regional Agricultural Research Station, Rahmatpur, Barishal during rabi season of 1992-1993 and 1993-1994. Three tillage implements such as country plough, BARI plough and power tiller were compared in loamy sand soil at 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6 number of ploughings. There was no significant effect of tillage implements on the yield of potato but the effect of number of ploughings were significant. The highest BCR values were found for 5-6 number of ploughings by country plough and BARI plough and that of 4 - 5 number of ploughings by power tiller. Considering yield, timeliness of land preparation and economic return, 4 ploughings by power tiller was found to be the best tillage system for potato cultivation in loamy sand soil.
Modelling of Integrated Energy Systems for Food Production in Bangladesh
Authors: Bala B. K. , Satter M. A.
Published: July 2024

Previous efforts in energy modelling have been reviewed and critically examined. A model based on system dynamics approach has been formulated for integrated energy use for food production. The model considers the integrated energy use in the form of draft power from cattle, manually operated irrigation water lifting devices and organic manure from cowdung. The model effectively takes into account of feedback loops, non-linearity and time-lag characteristics inherent in the real world system. The model structure of the system consists of basically two components, levels and rates. The model will provide greater insights and better understanding of the system and can be used to investigate the alternative policy actions and trade offs in developing countries.
Modelling of Loads on Wedge Indenter Penetrating into Soil
Authors: Hoque M. N.
Published: July 2024

The mathematical model for load on wedge indenter to penetrate into soil has been developed. The passive earth pressure based on Sokolovski's analysis has been used to formulate the model. Two wedge indenters of angles 20° and 75° were allowed to penetrate into two types of soil with incremental loads at the same condition. The strength parameters c and 4 of the soil at the above conditions were determined by both the Triaxial compression and the direct shear test. Then the loads on the two indenters for those c and were predicted. The accuracy of the predicted indenter load for a given penetration depth was found to be good for both the indenters. The prediction for the values obtained from Triaxial test was found more close to the actual than that for the values obtained from the direct shear test. It appears that the model to predict the performance of the indenters may be used to describe the performance of the agricultural machine element.
The origin of the concept of human rights in international documents concerning the policy of humanitarian actions
Authors: Ayubi Mir Mohammad
Published: July 2024

In the contemporary era, one of the fundamental values is the issue of human rights, and there is a persistent conflict between theory and practice regarding this matter. In the international environment, where states have both friendly and hostile relations with each other, a question arises: what is the origin of the concept of human rights in international documents concerning the humanitarian policies of states? It appears that humanitarian actions are in conflict with the principle of state sovereignty, and there is a predominantly political approach towards humanitarian interventions. The importance and necessity of this matter are based on the fact that states, according to the provisions of the United Nations Charter, possess sovereignty that is not easily violated by other states. However, since the defense and guarantee of human rights are largely the responsibility of major powers, they have always utilized this principle to maintain their dominance and secure their national interests. The current research employs an analytical-descriptive method, gathering information through library resources, scientific journals, and credible articles. The findings of the research indicate that powerful states today justify their interventions by amplifying human rights and humanitarian issues, thereby facilitating their extensive, pervasive, and permanent interventions.
Plaies pénétrantes de l’abdomen en pratique civile : notre attitude à N’djaména
Authors: OUCHEMI Choua
Published: July 2024

The management of penetrating abdominal wounds is always debated, especially with regard to the stable and asymptomatic patients. Objectives: To analyze the results of the various behaviors suggested by the literature and adopted in our context, and evaluate the feasibility of the observation known as “selective conservatism” for the abdominal or abdomino-thoracic penetrating wounds. Patients and Methodology: Prospective study, concerning 106 patients (Sex ratio of 20,2 Mid Age of 26,2 years), observed from 01.01.2007 to 01.31.2009 at the Department of General Surgery of the Hôpital de la Liberté in N’djamena, for penetrating abdominal or abdomino-thoracic wounds by knife or firearms. The patients were distributed into three groups. A Group: patients operated on immediately. B Group, patients subjected to an observation in surgical ward. C Group: patients subjected to secondary laparotomy after a period of observation. The forecast, the rate of negative laparotomies, duration of the hospital stay, and the complications were compared by using the Khi 2 Test. Results: On 106 patients, 95 (89, 62%) were wounded by knife and 11 (11,38%) by a firearm. The A Group has included 57 immediately operated on patients (53,8%) (13 for shock, 29 eviscerations and 15 for peritonitis). The B group was composed by 24 patients (22,6%), including 18 patients with omentum evisceration. The time of observation varied from 48 to 96 hours, with an average of 75,75h. The C grouincluded 25 patients (23,6%). The total rate of negative laparotomies was of 13, 4%, that of the patientssubjected to observation and then operated on was of 3,7% (p=0,803). The average stay was 10, 56 days for the A Group ; 3,5 forthe B Group and 12,96 forthe C Group, with differences by confronting Groupe A vs B, and B vs C (p=0,0001). The postoperative complications (15,1%) included 8 patients of the A Group, 3 of the B Group, and 3 of the C Group (p=0,724). Mortality rate was 4,7% concerning 4 patients of the A Group, and 1 patient of the B Group (p=0,389). Conclusion: The practice ofselective conservatism isfeasible in our context; it is constraining in human and material means, and even if our cases are very few, there is a real benefit to avoid negative laparotomies, without compromising the vital prognosis of the casualties. Key words: penetrating wounds, knives, management, Chad
Une alternative aux lambeaux dans la couverture des pertes de substance du pied
Authors: SANKALE Anne-Aurore
Published: July 2024

Introduction: Covering tissue loss of the foot is frequently needed in pediatric traumatology. Free or pedunculated flaps are the procedures most commonly performed in the developped world. Nevertheless, skin graft could constitute a simple and efficient alternative to cover these tissue losses. Materials and methods: This is a four-year retrospective study from 2007 to 2010 conducted on 20 files of patients operated during this period of time. All the children underwent a thin skin graft or wound healing by secondary intention. Thirteen boys and seven girls, with an average age of 8 years, were treated. Results: In all cases, a traffic accident was the cause and occured in 15 cases in the suburbs of Dakar. In 19 cases, the wounds were located on the dorsal surface of the foot and the ankle. The average size of the tissue loss was 35 cm2 [10-150 cm2]. Bone lesions were denoted in 5 cases including 2 tarsal and three phalangeal fractures. A thin skin graft was performed in 16 cases. The four other patients benefited from wound healing by secondary intention. We observed four cases of partial necrosis of the graft and two cases of hypertrophic scarring of the foot. At the functionnal level, walking was normal in 18 out of 20 cases. A discreet limp was noted in two cases. Shoe wear was normal, as was toes mobility, in 18 cases. Conclusion: Thin skin graft is a good alternative to covering large foot tissue losses in children with a low morbidity and a very good functionnal result. Keywords: foot tissue loss, child, skin graft, wound healing by secondary intention.
Duodénopancréatectomie céphalique pour adénocarcinome de l’ampoule de Vater : à propos d’un cas et revue de la littérature
Authors: Diop, et al... Papa Saloum
Published: July 2024

Tumors of the Vater ampulla are rare in our practice of biliary surgery. We report the case of a 57 years old patient suffering from an adenocarcinoma discovered incidentally during an upper gastrointestinal endoscopy. He benefited a duodeno-cephalic pancreatectomy for pT3N0M0 classified tumor. This observation allowed us to review the literature on the diagnostic aspects and therapeutic aspects of this disease. Key words: Vater ampulla, adenocarcinoma, surgery
Corporate social responsibility and governance structure impact the financial distress risk of consumer goods companies in Vietnam
Authors: Bui Thanh Dan ,   HCMC University of Banking, Vietnam
Published: July 2024

Research on 34 Vietnamese consumer goods businesses from 2012 to 2022 has shown a positive relationship between the social responsibility index (CSR) and the Z-Score index, indicating that CSR activities help reduce risks. bankruptcy risk. The distinction between the positions of Chairman of the Board of Directors and CEO has a similar positive effect on Z-Score, emphasizing the role of corporate governance in influencing a company’s bankruptcy risk. Other factors such as large scale, high profitability and high cash ratio all have a positive impact on Z-Score. However, the financial leverage variable has the opposite effect, highlighting the importance of carefully managing financial leverage to prevent bankruptcy risk.
Factors affecting the decision to apply Blockchain to supply chain management for SMEs in Vietnam
Authors: Le Ha My Thi ,   HCMC University of Economics and Finance, Vietnam, Nguyen Thang Quyet ,   HUTECH University, Vietnam
Published: July 2024

This study aims to evaluate the factors affecting the decision to apply Blockchain technology (BT) to supply chain management (SCM) for SMEs in Vietnam. By surveying 514 leaders and managers of businesses, the authors performed descriptive statistics using SPSS 26 software, and the measurement model and structural model PLS-SEM were evaluated using SMARTPLS 4 software. The results of the study show that the factors affecting the intention to apply BT to make the decision to apply this technology to SCM of their business, including: (1) Technological readiness, (2) System compatibility, (3) Perceived usefulness (Relative advantage), (4) Complexity, (5) Security and privacy, (6) Cost, (7) Organizational readiness, (8) Legal and policy of Government support, (9) Competitive pressure. Based on the study, the authors proposes a number of implications to provide useful information for businesses and stakeholders in Vietnam to make informed decisions to applying BT to SCM.
REPRESENTAÇÃO DA REGIÃO NORDESTE E SEUS ASPECTOS GEOGRÁFICOS NO MATERIAL PEDAGÓGICO
Authors: Silva Deyvison , Bezerra Moura Gislayne , Chagas Vieira Lucas , Torres da Costa Xavier Mirella
Published: July 2024

Ao abordar a região semiárida do Brasil, é comum depararmo-nos com imagens estigmatizadas que associam a área à seca, ao solo rachado, à pobreza e a pessoas com semblante sofrido. Esta representação, particularmente evidente nos livros didáticos dos anos finais do ensino fundamental, influencia a percepção pública dessa região. Diante dessa realidade, este trabalho propõe uma análise aprofundada, utilizando quatro exemplares distintos de obras pedagógicas empregadas no ensino de geografia na rede pública de educação. O enfoque recai nos conteúdos relacionados ao território do Semiárido brasileiro e suas particularidades. O método adotado é de natureza qualitativa, embasado em pesquisa bibliográfica, cujos resultados indicaram que, nos livros analisados, a tendência à rotulação do território como semiaridez se apresenta de forma reduzida ou praticamente inexistente. Esses resultados levam à conclusão de que, ao longo do tempo, houve uma diminuição no uso de estereótipos associados à região semiárida, cedendo lugar a informações mais pertinentes e detalhadas. Este progresso contribui para uma compreensão mais completa e justa dessa área, reconhecendo-a como rica em biodiversidade e cultura. Portanto, este estudo destaca a importância de desafiar e reformular representações estigmatizadas por meio da educação, visando uma visão mais precisa e positiva do Semiárido brasileiro. A superação desses estereótipos é essencial para promover uma apreciação mais ampla da diversidade e potencialidades dessa região significativa em nosso país.
VARIATIONS OF THE COASTLINE IN A MEDIUM PERIOD (1985-2017) OF A TROPICAL ISLAND: THE CASE OF SOURE (MARAJÓ - PARÁ/BRAZIL)
Authors: Alexandre Alves Menezes Rafael , Karina Martins Guimarães Diandra , El-robrini Maamar
Published: July 2024

The margins of Marajó Island, influenced by large estuaries (rivers Amazonas and Pará), are con- ditioned to constant morphological changes. This article shows the multitemporal dynamics of the coastline (1985-2017 - 32 years) and the quantification of the areas in accretion and erosion in the Northern Margin (Sector I), Cabo Maguarí (Sector II) and Eastern Margin (Sector III) of the Soure municipality. The method- ology included the acquisition of medium resolution satellite images LANDSAT 5 TM (bands 5, 4 and 3 - 1985) and LANDSAT 8 OLI (bands 6, 5 and 4 - 2017), orthorectified and georeferenced, with spatial resolu- tion of 30m. They were processed using the ArcToolbox tool. The visual interpretation of the images and the vectorization of the coastline were done in ArcMap, using the ArcGis 10.6 software. The overlapping of the vectors of the years 1985 and 2017 allowed the caCLulation of areas and rates. The results show the predom- inance of the accretion of the coastline. The under accretion totaled 25,382,783.18 m² ± 575.28 m² (4.72 m year-1) and mean linear advance of the coastline of 151.10 m. However, the eroded areas totaled 6,696,780.64 m² ± 575.28 m² (3.03 m year-1) and the mean linear retreat of the coastline was 97 m.
Plan Canopée de la ville d’Abomey-Calavi : Où planter, quoi planter, comment planter pour une ville plus verte, attrayante et source de bien-être ?
Authors: _TCHIBOZO-KEKELE Chanceline ,   ACED, GBEDOMON Rodrigue Castro , TODOME Laurenda , THOTO Fréjus Sourou
Published: July 2024

Ce document présente le Plan Canopée de la ville d'Abomey-Calavi, au Bénin. L'objectif est d'accroître de manière significative le couvert arboré de la ville afin d'améliorer la qualité de vie des habitants. L'étude a tout d'abord dressé un diagnostic précis de la situation actuelle de la canopée dans la ville. Elle a montré que le taux de canopée est très inégal, atteignant 46,2% dans les zones périurbaines mais seulement 17,7% dans les quartiers urbains. Ce déficit important, notamment dans les quartiers les plus densément peuplés, est préoccupant car il a des impacts négatifs sur la santé et le bien-être des populations. Pour remédier à cette situation, la ville d'Abomey-Calavi s'est fixé comme objectif d'accroître le couvert arboré de 12,3% d'ici 2030, tout en préservant le potentiel existant. Cela représente un effort d'arborisation moyen de 12 000 arbres par an. Les espèces d'arbres sélectionnées pour cette opération ont été choisies pour leurs capacités à fournir des services écosystémiques clés (filtration de l'air, régulation de la température, etc.) tout en minimisant les nuisances. La mise en œuvre de ce Plan Canopée nécessitera l'engagement et l'implication de tous les acteurs de la ville : ménages, gestionnaires du patrimoine arboré, société civile et entreprises. C'est un effort collectif pour transformer Abomey-Calavi en une ville plus verte, attrayante et source de bien-être pour tous.
تأثير ضوابط حوكمة تقنية المعلومات على الإبلاغ المالي في القطاع المصرفي: دراسة في عينة من المصارف العراقية
Authors: إبراهيم ليث خليل
Published: July 2024

يهدف البحث الى قياس تأثير ضوابط حوكمة تقنية المعلومات الصادرة عن البنك المركزي العراقي على الإبلاغ المالي في القطاع المصرفي، اذ تكمن مشكلة البحث في مدى تأثير تطبيق ضوابط حوكمة تقنية المعلومات على جودة المعلومات المحاسبية وبالتالي على الإبلاغ المالي للوحدة الاقتصادية في المصارف العراقية. تمثل مجتمع البحث بالمصارف الأهلية العراقية كونها ملزمة بتطبيق دليل ضوابط حوكمة تقنية المعلومات الصادر عن البنك المركزي العراقي، وتمثلت عينة البحث بخمسة مصارف أهلية عراقية (مصرف بغداد والمصرف التجاري العراقي ومصرف الإستثمار العراقي ومصرف بابل ومصرف الخليج التجاري) تم إختيار هذه المصارف نظراً لتوفر بياناتها المالية وتطبيقها لضوابط حوكمة تقنية المعلومات ولقد قام الباحث بتصميم مؤشر لقياس مدى تطبيق ضوابط حوكمة تقنية المعلومات في المصارف عينة البحث، وقام بقياس جودة الإبلاغ المالي من خلال تحليل القوائم المالية (الميزانية وقائمة الدخل) ولمدة 10 سنوات للمصارف عينة البحث وذلك بإستخدام نموذج ARIMA ونموذج ICM والأدوات الإحصائية ذات الصلة وبتوظيف دوال البرنامج الحزم الإحصائية SPSS، وتوصل الباحث الى العديد من الإستنتاجات كان أهمها أن هنالك إرتباط قوي بين تطبيق ضوابط حوكمة تقنية المعلومات في المصارف العراقية وجودة الإبلاغ المالي لتلك المصارف وذلك من خلال الخصائص النوعية الأساسية للمعلومات المالية ذات الصلة، حيث أن تطبيق ضوابط حوكمة تقنية المعلومات يمكن أن يعزز من ملاءمة وصدق تمثيل المعلومات المحاسبية الواردة في القوائم المالية للمصارف العراقية مما يساهم في تعزيز مكانة القطاع المصرفي محلياً وإقليمياً، وأوصى بضرورة التركيز على تعزيز الخصائص النوعية الأساسية للمعلومات المحاسبية بالتزامن مع التطبيق الكفوء لضوابط حوكمة تقنية المعلومات من أجل تعزيز جودة الإبلاغ المالي.
GlobalLingua: Empowering Multilingual Access to YouTube Video Transcripts with Automated Translation
Authors: Mohialden Yasmin M. , Hussien Nadia M. , Radhi Muna A.
Published: July 2024

GlobalLingua removes language barriers that block online video content worldwide. This application lets content creators, educators, and individuals obtain and translate YouTube transcripts. The software uses clever technology to simplify user-provided YouTube video URLs. PyTube quickly gets videos, titles, and transcripts using the YouTube_transcript_api. The software also easily converts English texts into the user-specified language with the Google Convert API. It powerfully removes temporary files and processes movies to increase speed and reliability. Automatic YouTube video transcript translation software increases global content accessibility, knowledge exchange, and cross-cultural communication. The application automates transcript extraction and translation, enabling multilingual content and digital inclusion
The Role of Social Security in the Protection of Workers ' Wages
Authors: Al-Maayta Sanaa Mazen
Published: July 2024

This study was designed to explore the role of social security in the protection of workers' wages by analysing the legal and legislative frameworks governing this aspect, identifying the most important mechanisms and guarantees provided by this system for workers. The study followed the analytical descriptive approach by clarifying the elements and characteristics of the legal provisions that follow in the legal articles on the protection of workers ' rights to remuneration, and analysing the legal provisions that exist in the Labour Code and the Social Security Act. The study found several findings, notably that the Jordanian Labour Code provided for a range of basic rights for workers, including minimum wages, overtime, paid holidays and leave, and protection against arbitrary dismissal. The study recommended, inter alia, the need to strengthen oversight and enforcement of the application of the Labour Code and the Social Security Act by the relevant authorities to ensure compliance by all parties, and to raise awareness of the rights of workers under these laws through awareness-raising campaigns and the training of workers and institutions.
Les pratiques numériques des professionnels au Québec: État des lieux et pistes de réflexion pour accompagner le virage numérique
Authors: de Marcellis-Warin Nathalie , Mondin Christophe
Published: July 2024

Mandatés par le Conseil interprofessionnel du Québec (CIQ), l'OBVIA et le CIRANO ont réalisé une étude dont les objectifs étaient de: - dresser un état des lieux de l’utilisation du numérique chez les professionnels du Québec - mettre en lumière les enjeux du virage numérique sur leurs activités - identifier les besoins des professionnels dans ce contexte changeant Le rapport «Les pratiques numériques des professionnels au Québec - État des lieux et pistes de réflexion pour accompagner le virage numérique» fait ressortir le fait que si l’utilisation des technologies numériques est très répandue chez l’ensemble des professionnels du Québec, les compétences et les connaissances ne s’apprécient pas par secteur d’activité, par ordre, ou bien à l’échelle d’une profession, mais plutôt à l’échelle du professionnel ou de l’organisation au sein de laquelle il exerce. Le Québec compte 55 professions réglementées organisées en 46 ordres professionnels et encadrées par le système professionnel dont la mission fondamentale est la protection du public.
Birth Preparedness and Complication Readiness Among Rural Pregnant Women of Tamilnadu: A Cross Sectional Study
Authors: Rajasekaran Rajsri Thuthikadu , Muthaiyan Srimadhi , Selvaraj Preethi
Published: July 2024

Background: Birth preparedness and complication readiness serve as valuable tactics for enhancing the provision of maternal and child care services, consequently reducing morbidity and mortality associated with childbirth. Anticipating childbirth and possessing prior awareness of potential complications enables women to access services promptly. Methods: In 2022, a community-based cross-sectional study was conducted involving a sample of 480 pregnant women. Data on Birth Preparedness and Complication Readiness (BPCR) were gathered using a pretested and standardized questionnaire. Data analysis was performed utilizing SPSS version 20. The questionnaire encompassed inquiries regarding birth preparedness, such as the selection of a health facility, designation of a birth attendant, arrangement for transportation, securing a blood donor, and whether the woman had saved money for delivery. Complication readiness was assessed through questions concerning complications during pregnancy, delivery, and the neonatal period. Results: Out of the 480 pregnant women included in the study, 30.8% were classified as belonging to the upper middle class. Additionally, 55% of the participants had experienced multiple pregnancies, while 74.2% were identified as being in their third trimester. Furthermore, 70% of the women had undergone their initial Antenatal Care (ANC) checkup before reaching 12 weeks of gestation. Despite these demographics, the study found a general lack of awareness regarding Birth Preparedness and Complication Readiness (BPCR) among the participants. Conclusion: The study indicates a low level of birth preparedness and complication readiness within Rural Tamilnadu. To address this issue effectively, targeted health education strategies should be directed towards young couples and adolescent girls, who represent the future mothers. Implementing both individual and community-level interventions focused on birth preparedness and complication readiness has the potential to enhance maternal service delivery and ultimately reduce both morbidity and mortality rates associated with childbirth.
Psychiatric Morbidity Among Patients Recovered from COVID-19 Pneumonia: A Cross Sectional Telephonic Survey
Authors: K TharunPrakash , K Vinithra Devi , S Usaid , S Sumithra Devi , T Siva Ilango
Published: July 2024

Background: Mental health issues among COVID-19 survivors can have broader public health implications, including decreased quality of life, impaired functional recovery, increased healthcare utilization, and higher mortality rates. Aims and Objectives: The aim of this study was to evaluate the psychiatric morbidities among the persons treated and recovered from COVID-19. Materials and Methods: A cross sectional telephonic survey was undertaken in hundred patients infected with COVID-19 pneumonia, treated and discharged from a tertiary care centre. Depression, anxiety, PTSD symptoms were assessed using PHQ-2, GAD-2, PTSD screen for DSM-5 respectively. Sleep quality was assessed using single item sleep quality scale. Overall quality of life and health satisfaction was assessed using WHOQOL-BREF. Results: Mean age of study participants is 46.15 years and study sample included 62% of males. Admitted patients had mean CT severity score of 40% lung involvement. On the measures of sleep quality, twelve were having fair range and two participants had poor sleep quality. 24% and 31% of participants had anxiety and depressive symptoms respectively while 14% had symptoms of PTSD. Conclusion: Post covid sequelae is an important concern to be addressed, larger studies are required to assess the psychiatry morbidity accurately. Further sequential assessments would help to delineate the natural course of post covid psychiatric sequalae.
Transforming Lives Through Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (ABPMJAY): A Review
Authors: Sivarchaka Omkarnath , Mamgain Himadri
Published: July 2024

Background: The Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (PMJAY) program was created in line with the global goal of Universal Health Coverage (UHC), and aims to ensure everyone has access to quality healthcare services without suffering financial difficulties. In India, over 60% of healthcare spending is still borne by households, and a significant portion of the population lacks any form of health protection coverage. Discussion: The High-Level Expert Group (HLEG) recommended a shift from supply-side healthcare financing to demand-side financing, leading to the introduction of government-sponsored health insurance schemes. To achieve Universal Health Coverage (UHC), the Ayushman Bharat - Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (PMJAY) was launched following the recommendations of the National Health Policy 2017. The PMJAY program is the world's largest publicly sponsored social health insurance program, delivering comprehensive healthcare services covering primary, secondary, and tertiary care levels. The scheme covers approximately 12 crore households, including more than 50 crore beneficiaries, offering healthcare coverage of up to Rs. 5 lakh per family annually. PMJAY operates nationwide in India, covering all states and union territories except for a few.. Conclusion: To move forward, PMJAY can play a transformative role in the healthcare landscape, integrate with primary healthcare, contribute to economic development, and expand its scope to include more healthcare services.
Beaten to Blindness: Battered Baby Syndrome
Authors: V.S. Nishanth , N.M. Niranjanaa , Reddy Soma Ram , B.V. Naga Mohan Rao , R. Sudha , Rajeswari Gollapudi Sridevi Naga , Devaraj Boddepalli , Rupesh Kattamreddy Ananth
Published: July 2024

Introduction: A battered child is one who sustains repetitive physical injuries due to non-accidental violence inflicted by a parent or guardian. Child abuse encompasses behaviors exposing the child to various forms of physical or sexual abuse, neglect, or emotional misconduct. Typically, battered child syndrome is diagnosed through a disparity between the history provided by the child's caregivers and the findings of clinical examination. Case details: An 18-month-old girl child was admitted to a tertiary care hospital, presenting with a four-day history of fever, vomiting for two days and a seizure episode. The child had a history of head injury one week ago, resulting in transient unconsciousness. Upon examination, multiple healed and fresh injuries were observed on the face, hands, and right thigh. CT brain revealed hypodensity areas with a mildly displaced fracture of the left frontal bone. Fundus examination identified bilateral multiple intraretinal hemorrhages and papilledema. X-ray showed a fracture of the right proximal tibia. The child required ventilator support during the hospital stay, and subsequently, developed retinal blindness. The child was managed accordingly. Discussion: The classical feature of Battered Baby Syndrome is the discrepancy between the nature of injuries and the history provided, and the delay between the injury and medical attention. The parental risk factors for child abuse are poverty, social isolation, drug addiction, violent environment, family history of abuse, communication skills deficit and the child related risk factors are children with special needs, children with behavior problems, bonding deficit. etc. Conclusion: The current case sheds light on the unfortunate prevalence of this condition within the Indian context, urging point-of-care health providers to stay vigilant and informed about child abuse patterns in the community. It serves as a crucial reminder of the responsibility we all share in safeguarding the well-being of children.
Capillary Haemangioma of Fallopian Tube: Usual Tumor at Unusual Site
Authors: K Subashree , J Margaret Theresa , S Kalaivani , Arnold Jonathan , J.S. Sukanya
Published: July 2024

Fallopian tube neoplasms are uncommon, accounting to approximately 1-2% of all female genital tract neoplasms. Hemangiomas are the most common soft tissue neoplasms. We present an unusual case of capillary hemangioma of fallopian tube which was incidentally detected in a patient who underwent abdominal hysterectomy with salphingo-oophorectomy.
PREVALENCE, SURGICAL MANAGEMENT, AND OUTCOME OF PERFORATION OF THE GASTER ASSOCIATED WITH LONG TERM CORTICOSTEROID USE : A COMPREHENSIVE SYSTEMATIC REVIEW
Authors: Marito Yosefina Raju , Brianto Yohanes Deni
Published: July 2024

Background: In the general population, gastroduodenal perforation can occur as a complication of pre-existing peptic ulcer disease (PUD). In this scenario, the morbidity and mortality are already well documented. The lifetime risk of perforation is approximately 2–10 in cases of untreated PUD, and despite an improvement in resuscitation, and intensive and surgical care, the mortality rate remains around 25.
The aim: The aim of this study to show about prevalence, surgical management, and outcome of perforation of the gaster associated with long term corticosteroid use.
Methods: By the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis (PRISMA) 2020, this study was able to show that it met all of the requirements. This search approach, publications that came out between 2014 and 2024 were taken into account. Several different online reference sources, like Pubmed, SagePub, and Google Scholar were used to do this. It was decided not to take into account review pieces, works that had already been published, or works that were only half done.
Result: In the PubMed database, the results of our search get 28 articles, whereas the results of our search on SagePub get 9 articles, on Google Scholar 1680 articles. Records remove before screening are 759, so we get 958 articles fos screening. After we screened based on record exclude, we compiled a total of 10 papers. We included five research that met the criteria.
Conclusion: The location of ulcers within the stomach affects the surgical procedure. They may appear with a smaller sac abscess, commonly linked with peritonitis or retroperitoneal abscess. Gastric perforation is a serious and fatal disorder, especially in those who are underweight. Early diagnosis, basic care, primary management, stabilization, nutrient diet, and surgical exploration are all part of initial management.
ANALISIS SPASIAL SEBARAN TIKUS PEMBAWA LEPTOSPIRA DI PELABUHAN TANJUNG PERAK DAN GRESIK
Authors: Syndi Munawaroh  , Maki Zamzam  , Mas Adhi Hardian Utama
Published: July 2024

Berdasarkan data angka kematian akibat dari penyakit leptospirosis, Indonesia menduduki posisi teratas ketiga setelah Uruguay dan India. Bakteri leptospira muncul di daerah yang beriklim tropis dan subtropis. Tikus dapat memberikan dampak negatif yang signifikan pada kesehatan, salah satu penyakit yang disebabkan oleh kehadiran tikus adalah leptospirosis. Adapun metode penelitian yang digunakan adalah deskriptif kuantitatif menggunakan analisis spasial dengan data sekunder. Data didapatkan dari KKP wilayah kerja Tanjung Perak dan Gresik Data penelitian ini pada bulan Mei tahun 2023. Lokasi penelitian berada di dua titik yaitu Pelabuhan Tanjung Perak Dan Pelabuhan Gresik.. Hasil penelitian terhadap tikus pembawa leptospirosis di lokasi penelitian membuktikan, bahwa dari 100 perangkap tikus dari pelabuhan tanjung perak ditemukan 17 tikus, 3 jenis yang teridentifikasi sebagai Mus Musculus, Rattus tanezumi, dan Rottus norvegicus. Sedangkan perangkap tikus yang ada di wilker Gresik mengidentifikasi hanya satu jenis tikus yang diidentifikasikan sebagai Rattus norvegicus, dan tidak menunjukkan positif leptospirosis. Analisis hasil pemetaan menunjukkan bahwa Pelabuhan Tanjung Perak memiliki sebaran tikus pembawa leptospirosis yang lebih banyak daripada pelabuhan Gresik. diperlukan pengendalian lebih intensif di wilayah tersebut dan rekomendasi termasuk peningkatan program pengendalian tikus, kebersihan lingkungan, dan edukasi masyarakat. Hasil ini menjadi dasar penting untuk strategi pengendalian dan pencegahan leptospirosis di Pelabuhan Tanjung Perak.
Sexual Assault of the Female Gender Admitted to the "One Stop Centre" Unit in Commune I of the District of Bamako: Epidemiological, Clinical and Legal Management Aspects
Authors: Yacouba Sylla , Modibo Soumaré , Daouda Camara , Ouazoun Coulibaly , Mahamadou Keita , Issaka Diarra , Salif Diarra , Modibo Sanogo , Modibo Dicko , Diakaridia Koné , Bakary Keita , Djiguiba Aneye , Sidi Koné Bocary , Mahamoudou Coulibaly , Kalifa Traoré , Birama Traoré
Published: July 2024

Sexual violence is an all-encompassing expression that designates "any sexual act, attempt to obtain a sexual act, comment or advance of a sexual nature directed against a person's sexuality using coercion. The general objective was to study sexual assaults based on the female gender in the "One Stop Center" unit of the reference health center in commune I of the district of Bamako, Republic of Mali. Methodology: This was a descriptive cross-sectional study of sexual assaults on women admitted to the commune I One Stop Center. All survivors of sexual assault admitted to the One Stop Center during the study period were included; confidentiality and anonymity were respected. Results: We recorded 224 cases of victims of gender-based violence out of 10,924 gynaecological consultations received at the department, a frequency of 2.05%. Of the 224 victims of gender-based violence admitted to the One Stop Centre, 109 (48.66%) were victims of sexual assault. The average age of the patients was 14.12 ± 5.06 years, with extremes of 2 and 36 years. The victims were all female. The majority of survivors (94%) were single. More than half of the victims (55%) were pupils. More than half of the assaults (57.8%) took place between 7pm and midnight. 60.6% of the assaults took place at the survivors' homes. In 8% of cases, weapons were threatened. We found that hymenal lesions were predominant in 76.2% of cases. HIV serology was positive in 1% of victims. Antibiotic prophylaxis was the predominant medical treatment in 69.7% of cases. Suture of the vulvo-perineal tear was the surgical treatment in 2.8% of cases. Out-of-court settlements were the solution in the majority of cases (20.18% of cases), followed by withdrawal of the complaint to the court (6.4% of victims). Conclusion: This study has shown that sexual violence against women is increasing in scale and severity despite the regulatory and legislative framework
A Comprehensive Survey on Post-Quantum TLS
Authors: Alnahawi Nouri , Müller Johannes , Oupický Jan , Wiesmaier Alexander
Published: July 2024

Transport Layer Security (TLS) is the backbone security protocol of the Internet. As this fundamental protocol is at risk from future quantum attackers, many proposals have been made to protect TLS against this threat by implementing post-quantum cryptography (PQC). The widespread interest in post-quantum TLS has given rise to a large number of solutions over the last decade. These proposals differ in many aspects, including the security properties they seek to protect, the efficiency and trustworthiness of their post-quantum building blocks, and the application scenarios they consider, to name a few.

Based on an extensive literature review, we classify existing solutions according to their general approaches, analyze their individual contributions, and present the results of our extensive performance experiments. Based on these insights, we identify the most reasonable candidates for post-quantum TLS, which research problems in this area have already been solved, and which are still open. Overall, our work provides a well-founded reference point for researching post-quantum TLS and preparing TLS in practice for the quantum age.
Strategic Communication Challenges for Museums in the Digital Age
Authors: Gonzalez Liendo Julio Alexander , Gómez Nieto Begoña
Published: July 2024

Understanding the strategic nature of communication is essential for achieving institutional objectives, not only because of the preponderance it must have but also the profile of those who lead it. Through in-depth interviews with communication experts, the analysis of the functions these units perform and the tools they use, an approach is made to the strategic level given to this area in museums. Based on the ranking of the most visited museums in Spain by El Diario, the number of members of the communication team, professional profiles, experience, and platforms used to exercise communication are analyzed, allowing us to understand how this practice is carried out. It was detected that communication is not centralized in a department, thus reducing its strategic meaning. Furthermore, within the organization chart, the communication units do not have a directive or decision-making nature, preventing aligned and cohesive communication.
Media aura: análisis de la mediatización de imágenes contemporáneas
Authors: Monroy Galindo Adriana , Soriano Clemente Jaume
Published: July 2024

Las plataformas digitales y nuevas tecnologias de información y comunicación han transformado la interacción ciudadana con el arte. Emergiendo como actores clave, los prosumidores han (re)apropiado imágenes, incluidas obras tradicionales. Se presenta un modelo cualitativo para comprender la mediatización de prosumidores, revelando el significado de su nueva agencia como productores. Se combinan teoría fundamentada y análisis sociosemiótico desde una perspectiva fenomenológica. Este enfoque desentraña las complejidades de la mediatización de arte en redes sociales. Su adaptabilidad sugiere utilidad en investigaciones sobre imágenes contemporáneas, proporcionando un marco para explorar la transformación de sentidos en la era digital.
Cultural Globalization and Education Strategy to Develop Cultural Literacy and Digital
Authors: Ahadiyyah Adzra , Purwanto Eko , Elyana Korry , Aisyah Azahra Kayla , Niken Chaniago Angelita , Nabilah Handayani Nida , Nafaisah Lulu , Urbach Verina , Rifki Ayala Eka
Published: July 2024

The globalization of culture and education has had a significant impact on how people and communities engage, learn, and prosper. This globalization process facilitates a faster and broader exchange of cultural concepts, values, and customs through digital tools, enhancing global perspectives and increasing the availability of a wide variety of educational materials. Within this framework, cultural and digital literacy is increasingly important as a key skill that individuals need to have in today's world. Cultural literacy includes awareness and appreciation of cultural diversity, along with the capacity to communicate and engage effectively with people from diverse cultural backgrounds. On the other hand, digital literacy involves the skills to utilize information and communication technology in a professional and ethical manner. Literacy advancement requires an approach that is embedded in the academic syllabus, incorporates the use of digital tools for education, and highlights the teaching of values such as tolerance, empathy, and acceptance of cultural differences. Strategies to increase cultural and digital literacy consist of: (1) Increasing accessibility and utilization of digital tools in education, (2) Combining project-based learning with international and cross-cultural collaboration, (3) Providing professional development for educators in using inclusive technologies and teaching methods, and (4) Advocate for cultural and virtual exchange programs to provide students with first-hand experience of global cultural diversity. Therefore, cultural and digital literacy not only increases individual capacity to adapt to changes in globalization but also forms a society that is more inclusive and ready to face future challenges.
Refractive Errors in Thalassemia Patients
Authors: Sibgha Naseem  , Rasool Zunira , Nawaz Iqra , Jamshaid Zoya , Naseer Laiba
Published: July 2024

Purpose: The objective of this study was to evaluate the frequency of refractive error among thalassemia patients.
METHOD: This cross sectional study was performed in duration of six months at Sir Ganga Ram hospital from July, 2023 to August, 2023. A total of hundred (n=100) thalassemia patients, were included in this study between the age range of 17 to 30 years. All subjects with thalassemia were previously diagnosed. Objective refraction was accomplished with Auto-Refractometer (Axis), and vision was examined with Snellen chart/Log Mar chart. SPSS version 26 was used to analyze the results. Chi-Square test was applied to find the significance of data. P-value <0.05 was considered as significant.
Results: The mean age of participants was 21.28±3.39 years.   In the right eye of thalassemia patients, the result showed that 51% were emmetropic, 11% had hyperopia, 1% had hyperopic astigmatism, 20% had myopia, and 17% had myopic astigmatism. In the left eyes of patients, 52% were emmetropic, 10% had hyperopia, 2% had hyperopic astigmatism, 18% had myopic astigmatism, and 18% had myopia. P-value was 0.043.
Conclusion: The cross sectional study results conclude that patient’s vision may not be significantly affected by thalassemia. Thalassemia patients were more effected with Myopia. While hyperopic astigmatism was least effected.