bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Urinary Tract Infection and Antibiotic-Resistant Patterns of Isolated Bacteria in Geriatric Patients.
Authors: Adeniyi Akinbobola Ayokunle , Adenike Bamigbola Florence , OgoOluwa Olamiju Priscilla , Toluwalope Idowu Oluwagbemisola , Titilope Adekola Faith , Haruna Adeyemi Fatimo , Aanu Adeniyi Olubunmi
Published: March 2024

Age-related risk factors influence the prevalence of urinary tract infections (UTIs) in older people. Therefore, early detection is important to prevent adverse consequences. A retrospective study was conducted on 206 geriatric patients (65 years old and above) who were seen in various clinics at University College Hospital, Ibadan. There were 138 men (67%) and 68 women (33%) in total. A significant growth of >105 cfu/ml of bacteria was found in a total of 44 (21.4%) samples. Escherichia coli was the most common pathogen isolated (40.9%), and it was followed in order by Klebsiella pneumonia (29.5%), Pseudomonas aeruginosa (13.6%), Klebsiella oxytoca (9.1%), and Proteus mirabilis (6.8%). The distribution of UTI by gender was statistically significant (P = 0.009), with men (33%) having a higher prevalence than women (11%). Most of the isolated bacteria were resistant to the first line of antibiotics, with Escherichia coli showing the highest level of resistance to the commonly prescribed antibiotics. There is a need to step up the campaign against the indiscriminate use of antibiotics to prevent a rise in antibiotic resistance.
Desfluoretação de água por adsorção em carvão ativado de osso bovino
Authors: Gomes Yara Carvalho , Carvalho Fernanda Raquel , Dias Manoela Maciel dos Santos , Neves Mateus Tomaz
Published: March 2024

O Fluoreto é um íon essencial para a formação e fortalecimento de tecidos duros, como ossos e dentes, mas o seu consumo excessivo pode levar a sérios problemas de saúde, dentre os quais a fluorose dentária e óssea. Este íon pode estar presente naturalmente nas águas, principalmente subterrâneas. Portanto, sua concentração deve ser monitorada e, quando exceder os limites recomendados pelos órgãos de saúde, deve ser removido antes que a água seja consumida. Para tal, a adsorção em carvão ativado tem sido uma técnica promissora, sendo o carvão ativado de osso bovino uma alternativa interessante devido à sua disponibilidade, baixo custo e segurança ambiental. O objetivo deste estudo foi produzir carvão ativado a partir de osso bovino, utilizando-o para remoção de fluoretos por meio da adsorção. O carvão sintetizado foi ativado com hidróxido de potássio (KOH) e submetido a uma caracterização abrangente, abordando aspectos como rendimento, teor de umidade, pH, número de iodo, densidade aparente, massa específica, área superficial, ponto de carga zero e análise granulométrica. Além disso, foram realizadas análises cinéticas para avaliar a eficiência do processo de remoção de flúor da água, mediante a adsorção no carvão ativado produzido. O carvão foi obtido com um rendimento de 33%, teor de umidade 4,03%, pH 8,12, número de iodo 958,49 mg·g-1, densidade aparente e massa específica iguais a 0,792 g·cm-3 e 2,725 g·cm-3, respectivamente, área superficial de 0,0644 m²·g-1 e ponto de carga zero 8,4. A análise granulométrica permitiu concluir que as maiores concentrações dos grânulos são menores que 30 mesh. A adsorção do flúor no carvão ativado se mostrou eficiente, tendo sido ajustada ao modelo de isoterma de Langmuir com capacidade máxima adsortiva de 0,875 mg·g-1. De modo geral, os resultados demonstraram que o adsorvente estudado apresenta características favoráveis que permitam sua aplicação na remoção do flúor da água.
Las historias de vida en la investigación sobre la gestión: una guía introductoria desde el rol organizacional
Authors: Mendoza-Woodman Jorge
Published: March 2024

El presente artículo ofrece una guía centrada en la adopción de un enfoque constructivista para analizar la gestión de organizaciones mediante el uso del análisis narrativo y las historias de vida. Asimismo, destaca la relevancia de las vivencias personales y del rol organizacional como fuentes de conocimiento, brinda un método sistemático para la recopilación de datos a través de narraciones compartidas y presenta diversas alternativas para la interpretación rigurosa de estos datos. El objetivo primordial es fomentar la generación de nuevo conocimiento a partir de las experiencias y los relatos de aquellos individuos involucrados en la gestión de la organización, lo que permite enriquecer significativamente la comprensión de estos fenómenos y aportar enfoques novedosos al campo de investigación.
Exploring the Effects of Cold Plasma on Preserving and Processing of Foods: A Review
Authors: Punniyamorthy Sheela , Shanmugavel Kanchana , Shanmugavel Chandra Prabha , Thiyagamoorthy Umamaheswari , Sakthivel Kokilavani
Published: March 2024

In the current scenario, global food productions need to be incredibly enormous to feed everyone. Though food supply plays a tremendous role in reaching out to the people, meanwhile advancement in food processing technology is a predominant factor in increasing food availability. In the food industry, there was a huge number of technologies for food processing that made food more convenient to eat and might be stable for extended storage. Among the food processing technologies, cold plasma may be one of the novel non-thermal technology that functions at atmospheric pressure or low-pressure processing technology. Cold plasma is an eco-friendly technique involved in food preservation, mainly destructing microbes in food thereby extending its shelf life. Cold plasma processes the food without degrading the physical, chemical, biological, nutritional and sensory qualities of food products. This review elaborates on cold plasma utilization and its quality changes in various foods.
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) and Evidence-Based Psychosocial Interventions
Authors: ÖZDEMİR Özcan , YILMAZ Mualla
Published: March 2024

Respiratory tract diseases emerge as a significant global health concern accompanying the aging process. Among the escalating chronic conditions associated with aging, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) stands out as a notable concern due to its high disease burden, mortality, and morbidity rates, necessitating intervention. The indispensability of Consultation-Liaison Psychiatry (CLP) in averting, treating, and rehabilitating psychosocial predicaments encountered by individuals remains indisputable. Individuals with COPD and their families face challenges spanning social, economic, psychological, physical, and healthcare access domains. A scrutiny of studies reveals that evidence-based efforts by healthcare professionals targeting psychosocial challenges faced by COPD-afflicted individuals pivot towards enhancing problem management. This article particularly examines psychosocial interventions for COPD patients over the past five years. The identified studies emphasize interventions focusing on domiciliary medical support, exercise routines, self-management, psychological comorbidities, and the improvement of life quality, thereby underscoring the cardinal importance of physical activity in augmenting mental well-being. Ultimately, the conducted research has been analyzed through the prism of evidence-based practice to profoundly comprehend the ramifications of psychosocial interventions for COPD patients. Such research endeavors have been deemed to hold pivotal significance in enhancing patients' quality of life and optimizing treatment outcomes.
Predictors of Media Emotion Regulation and Its Consequences for Children’s Socioemotional Development
Authors: KOÇ ARIK Gizem
Published: March 2024

Media emotion regulation has been defined as parents’ use of media to regulate their children's emotions in early childhood. The purpose of this review is to investigate the predictors of media emotion regulation and its consequences on children's socioemotional development. As predictors of media emotion regulation, parental education level, parental media use, and the child’s temperament were examined. It was observed that parents with low levels of education and higher personal media use more frequently offer their children media emotion regulation than other parents. The relationships between children’s temperamental domains of negative affect and extraversion/surgency and media emotion regulation have been shown as positive, while the relationship between effortful control and media emotion regulation has been displayed as negative. As for the consequences of media emotion regulation on children's socioemotional development, children’s problematic media use, emotional knowledge, and empathy were examined. The relationship between media emotion regulation and problematic media use was displayed as positive; children who frequently experienced media emotion regulation had increased problematic media use. Also, it was shown that media emotion regulation has a negative role in children's emotional knowledge. As children's experience with media emotion regulation increased, their emotional knowledge decreased. Lastly, in the relationship between media emotion regulation and empathy, both positive and negative findings were observed and variables that may influence this relationship were discussed. This study contributes significantly to understanding the conditions under which children more frequently experience media emotion regulation and the role of this experience on children's socioemotional developmentAs the consequences of media emotion regulation on children’s socio-emotional development, children's problematic media use, emotional knowledge, and empathy have been explored. There is a positive relationship between media emotion regulation and problematic media use. As media emotion regulation increases, children's emotional knowledge decreases. Finally, in the relationship between media emotion regulation and empathy, both positive and negative outcomes have been found, suggesting that media content and how children perceive media emotion regulation may influence this relationship. This study offers a significant contribution by exploring the conditions under which children more frequently experience media emotion regulation and its role in children's socio-emotional development.
Feasibility of Animal-Assisted Therapy in the Treatment of Depression
Authors: IMPRAM Onour , ALLAHVERDİ Fatima Zehra
Published: March 2024

The objective of this review is to assess the potential inclusion of animal-assisted therapy practices in the treatment of depression. Given the documented rise in the incidence of depression in recent years, there is a recognized significance in exploring innovative approaches to depression treatments. While previous studies and systematic reviews have investigated animal-assisted therapy in general or in relation to topics like anxiety, no specific study detailing the impact of animal-assisted therapy practices on depression treatment was identified. Consequently, this review was undertaken to fill this gap. The review focused on studies conducted between 2011 and 2022, evaluating a total of 6 randomized controlled studies. The findings from these studies suggest that integrating animal-assisted therapy practices into the depression treatment process can yield positive effects. Despite the observed benefits, it is important to note that systematic application of animal-assisted therapy reveals certain deficiencies. Therefore, there is a recognized need for additional studies to address and refine the systematic implementation of animal-assisted therapy in the context of treating depression.
Intervention Programs Focusing on Social Cognition in Schizophrenia
Authors: HIDIROĞLU ONGUN Ceren
Published: March 2024

Social cognitive functions make it possible to correctly recognize and interpret the emotions and mental states of others in the social environment, to understand their intentions correctly and to react accordingly. Therefore, these functions arecritical for healthy social interactions and professional success in human life. Social cognitive functions are impaired in many psychiatric and neurological diseases and this impairment negatively affects almost all areas of patients' lives, albeit in different dimensions. According to research findings revealing the relationship between social cognition and social functioning, social cognition should be one of the treatment targets for many diseases. Recently, there has been increasing interest in interventions that target the improvement of these functions. In this article, these training programs, research findings and assessment tools used in these studies are discussed in the specific case of schizophrenia.
Evaluation of Sensory Marketing in Coffee Shops from an Experiential Value Perspective among University Students
Authors: ETİ Hasan Selçuk
Published: March 2024

This research aimed to examine the effect of sensory marketing in coffee shops on experiential value among university students. The research was conducted in the relational screening model. The sample of the research consisted of a total of 388 volunteer participants selected by convenience sampling method among university students in Turkey. In the research, primary data was collected using a demographic information form, Sensory Marketing Scale and Experiential Value Scale. SPSS was used in the analyzes carried out in the research. Regression analyzes were conducted to test the research hypotheses. As a result of the research, it was determined that sensory marketing had a positive and significant effect on experiential value. In the analysis of the sub-dimensions, it was determined that all dimensions of sensory marketing had positive and significant effects on experiential value.As a conclusion, sensory marketing contributes to experiential value both in general and in all its dimensions.
Dil Değişimi ve Yeniden Çeviri: Franz Kafka’nın “Die Verwandlung” Eseri Örneğinde Bir İnceleme
Authors: USLU Zeki
Published: March 2024

Bu çalışmada dil değişiminin yeniden çeviriye yansıması ele alınmıştır. Franz Kafka’nın “Die Verwandlung” eserinin Türkçeye yapılan ilk çevirisi ile altmış yıl aradan sonra yapılan yeniden çevirisi incelenmiştir. Betimsel çeviribilim yöntemiyle yürütülen incelemede, aynı kaynak eserin iki farklı çevirisinde dil değişiminin etkileri araştırılmıştır. Elde edilen bulgulara göre ilk çeviri ile yeniden çeviri arasında önemli farklar vardır. Özellikle erek dilin yazım kurallarında, sözcük kullanımında ve söz varlığında yaşanan değişimlerin yeniden çeviriyi etkilediği saptanmıştır. Bu bağlamda ilk çeviride kullanılan yazım kuralları ve güncelliğini yitiren pek çok sözcüğün erek dil okuru için anlamayı güçleştirici ya da en azından yadırgatıcı olabileceği değerlendirilmektedir. Bu durum kaynak metnin yeniden çevirisi için gerekçelerden birisi olarak görülebilir. Ancak iki çeviri arasındaki farkı yalnızca dil değişimi ile sınırlandırmak eksik bir yaklaşım olacaktır. Çünkü yeniden çeviride yalnızca belirli sözcük ve yapıların yerine yenisinin yazılmış olduğu söylenemez. Çeviri anlayışı, kaynak esere ve erek dil okuruna yaklaşım gibi konularda önemli bir ayrım göze çarpmaktadır. Bu noktalar değerlendirildiğinde, ilk çeviride yerlileştirme yöntemi izlendiği anlaşılmıştır. İlk çeviride çevirmenin, kaynak metin eşdeğerliğine bağlı kalmadığı, cümleyi bölme, ekleme ve çıkarmalar yapma, kaynak kültür ögelerini yerlileştirme gibi işlemlere başvurduğu görülmektedir. Buna karşın yeniden çevirinin kaynak esere biçim ve içerik eşdeğerliğinin daha yüksek olduğu söylenebilir. Çevirmen burada yabancılaştırma yöntemi izlemiş ve metnin hem dilsel hem de kültürel ögelerinden uzaklaşmamaya özen göstermiştir. Bu karşılaştırmada ilk çevirinin kaynak eseri okura getirdiği, yeniden çevirinin ise okuru kaynak esere götürdüğü söylenebilir. Bütün bu özellikleri nedeniyle, yeniden çevirinin yalnızca bir yeni basım olmadığı ve erek dilin sözcüklerini değiştirmek gerekçesiyle yapılmadığı, aynı zamanda kaynak eserin farklı bir yaklaşımla erek dil okuruna kazandırıldığı gözlemlenmiştir.
Camille Laurens’ın Celle Que Vous Croyez Adlı Romanında Parçalılık
Authors: KAHRAMANOĞLU Fatma
Published: March 2024

Özkurmaca yazarları arasında önemli bir rol oynayan Camille Laurens Celle que vous croyez adlı yapıtında farklı benler ortaya koyar. Yazarın farklı benlerle yazınsal, fiziksel ve metafiziksel bir arayış içinde olduğu görülür. Seslerin çoğaltılmasıyla bir bakıma Camille Laurens içindeki tüm benlikleri ve duyguları arama çabasında olduğunu söyleyebiliriz. Aktulum’a göre, bunu yapmanın da en iyi yolu postmodern dönemin en belirgin özelliklerinden biri olan parça yazıya başvurmaktır. Yapıtlarında postmodern dönemin tüm izleklerini kullanan Camille Laurens Celle que vous croyez’i yazarken parça yazıya başvurmaktan geri durmaz. Laurens kendi yaşamından kesitleri anlattığı yapıtlarında, geleneksel özyaşamöyküsel anlatı yöntemini bir kenara bırakıp yoğun bir şekilde postmodern anlatının önemli özellikleri olan metinlerarasılık ve parça yazıya başvurur. Süreksizliğin ön planda olduğu Laurens’ın bu romanında parçalılık, metinlerarasılık, ayrışıklık ve kopukluk hemen göze çarpar.
La simulation d’abroutissement : un outil pour mieux comprendre l’effet de l’herbivorie par les cervidés sur les jeunes plants de Chênes
Authors: Barrere Julien , Boulanger Vincent , Collet Catherine , Beroud Timothée , Bonal Laurent , Saïd Sonia
Published: March 2024

Le renouvellement de nombreuses essences d’intérêts économique et écologique est remis en cause par une hausse généralisée des populations de cervidés et des dégâts qu'ils occasionnent. La simulation d’abroutissement est une méthode expérimentale consistant à combiner la section mécanique de la plante et l’application de salive de cervidés sur la zone sectionnée qui permet de contrôler précisément les épisodes d'abroutissement auxquels sont soumis les plants. Nous illustrons ici, par deux exemples, les possibilités offertes par cette technique pour comprendre les effets des abroutissements de chevreuil sur la croissance et survie des plants de Chêne.
Messages clés• La simulation d’abroutissement consiste à imiter l’herbivorie en combinant section mécanique et application de salive sur la plante.• L’abroutissement simulé réduit de 50 % la survie des semis de Chêne.• Les semis répondent en investissant dans les traits fonctionnels favorisant la croissance (teneur foliaire en azote et chlorophylle).
Coupe rase, histoire d’une pratique sylvicole controversée. Les prémices de la contestation (XVIIe-XIXe siècles) (partie 1)
Authors: Deuffic Philippe , Marage Damien , Richou Elsa
Published: March 2024

Symbole d’un monopole décisionnel des forestiers, la coupe rase est devenue au fil du temps une pratique controversée. Seuls à décider des règles d’exécution de cet acte technique au XVIIe siècle, les forestiers doivent transiger avec une nouvelle élite intellectuelle au XIXe siècle. Celle-ci porte en effet de nouvelles valeurs et représentations esthétiques de l’espace forestier en rupture avec la vision technique classique. Si ce mouvement de protestation obtient des concessions avec la création de réserves artistiques, le principe de la coupe rase demeure, laissant la porte ouverte à de futures contestations.
 
Messages clés :• La coupe rase est devenue une pratique publiquement controversée au cours du XIXe siècle.• La rationalisation et modernisation de cette technique va accentuer les tensions au cours du XXe siècle.• Ces tensions témoignent d’une divergence progressive des représentations sociales de la forêt entre forestiers et usagers.
Coupe rase, histoire d’une pratique sylvicole controversée. De l’éloge à l’anathème (1945-2015) (partie 2)
Authors: Deuffic Philippe , Marage Damien , Richou Elsa
Published: March 2024

Après la seconde Guerre mondiale, la modernisation des techniques de sylviculture banalise la coupe rase transformant profondément les paysages ruraux. Dans les années 1960, de nouveaux mouvements sociaux contestent cette orientation et souhaitent une meilleure prise en compte de l’environnement. Si l’intégration paysagère des coupes rases permet d’apaiser les conflits dans les années 1990, cette solution ne répond que partiellement à une demande d’écologisation des pratiques sylvicoles. L’augmentation de la récolte de bois dans les années 2010 pose à nouveau la question de la place de la coupe rase dans les itinéraires sylvicoles. Acte technique, elle devient aussi un marqueur politique.
Messages clés :• Avec le FFN, la technique de la coupe rase se mécanise se banalise et se dépolitise.• Dans les années 1960, l’impact écologique de cette pratique est à nouveau interrogé par les associations naturalistes.• Au cours des années 1990, elle devient le symbole d’une repolitisation et d’une écologisation des enjeux forestiers.
Potencial del arbusto Lantana camara L. (Verbenaceae) para la fitoestabilización y volatilización de mercurio
Authors: Narváez Romero Carlos , Kalinhoff Rojas Carolina , Sánchez Rodríguez Aminael
Published: March 2024

Mercury (Hg) is the most harmful heavy metal for living beings due to its high toxicity, persistence, and bioaugmentation in the food web. Lantana camara has been considered promising for the phytoremediation of different metals, but its response to Hg has not been characterized. The objective of this study was to evaluate the effectiveness of L. camara to bioaccumulate, translocate, and volatilize Hg in artificially contaminated soils (1.0 and 8.0 mg/kg Hg). After two months of treatment, the dry weight was measured and the Hg present in stems, roots, leaves, and atmosphere was quantified using atomic absorption spectroscopy. The volatilized Hg was captured in hermetic chambers with continuous airflow, connected to a trap solution (5 % KMnO4 dissolved in H2SO4). The translocation factor was < 1, and the bioaccumulation factor was > 1 in both treatments. The Hgº values volatilized in high mercury indicate that approximately 7.1 µg/g plant/day can be released into the atmosphere. Our results indicate that L. camara accumulates Hg mainly in the root, showing potential for phytostabilization, but the observed volatilization rates point towards a more restricted use of this species in phytoremediation strategies.
Unveiling Hepatitis B and C Rates: Screening Program Results in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Province, Pakistan, and Amongst Afghan Migrants
Authors: Saeed Azhar , Amin Qazi Kamran , Anwar Muhammad Naveed , Yousafzai Zaland Ahmed , Khan Salman , Saeed Rida , Khan Muhammad Hassam , Khan Abdul Jalil
Published: March 2024

Hepatitis B and C are major health issues in developing countries such as Pakistan and Afghan-istan. The aim of this study was to determine the prevalence and effectiveness of a screening program for hepatitis B and C in a region with no existing programs, and to estimate their prev-alence in the general population in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Province, Pakistan, as well as in Afghan refugees or migrants. A prospective cohort study was done in the general population of Peshawar and its adjacent districts, as well as migrants from neighboring provinces of Afghani-stan, who presented to our tertiary-care health facility. A Microsoft Excel registry was created for data collection, which were analyzed using IBM SPSS via descriptive analysis, normal distribution curve histograms, and chi-squared tests. A total of 9563 individuals were screened for hepatitis (5894 males and 3669 females), including Afghan migrants in Peshawar and surrounding districts. 876 individuals tested positive for hepatitis, with 538 positive for hepatitis B (383 males and 155 females) and 330 positive for hepatitis C (198 males and 134 females). Eight individuals had a hepatitis B and C co-infection. Among the study population, the prevalence rates were 2.2% for hepatitis B and 2.3% for hepatitis C, of which the Afghan migrants accounted for 2.7% and 0.5%, respectively. According to the gender-based distribution, hepatitis B was more prevalent in males, whereas there was no significant gender-based difference for hepatitis C. Our results highlight the need for a comprehensive approach to control hepatitis B and C in Pakistan and Afghanistan. Increased awareness, improved healthcare, and preventive measures such as screening and elimination programs to prevent severe liver diseases and eradicate hepatitis are necessary.
On How to Measure the Subdivision Potential in Nanothermodynamics
Authors: Bedeaux Dick , Kjelstrup Signe
Published: March 2024

We discuss a central concept of nanothermdynamics; the subdivision potential. We explain how it can be measured or calculated for some typical ensembles, as this has been disputed in the literature. We proceed to discuss its meaning for particular systems, and predict scaling laws for three ensembles. The laws depend on the small system geometry in a predictable way for an ideal gas model with surface adsorption. We provide new equations which relate the subdivision potential to experimental investigations, and give expressions for grand canonical ensembles of spheres, cylinders, slit pores and fluids confined in porous media. The subdivision potential is not compatible with the popular Hadwiger theorem in geometry, and can therefore not be described by a Minkowski set of variables. It is equivalent to Gibbs descriptions when shape- and size variables are defined.
The Impact of an Online Sleep Education Program (Sleep 101) on Sleep Hygiene and Sleep Behavior in College Students
Authors: Schmickler Johanna , Robbins Rebecca , Snider Ziporyn Pallas , Quan Stuart
Published: March 2024

Background: Educating college students about the importance of good sleep habits could lead to the adoption of healthier sleep routines, including sufficient sleep duration and sleep quality. The current pre-post study examines the impact of completing a sleep education program called “Sleep 101” on (1) sleep hygiene practices, (2) sleep quality, and (3) weekday and weekend sleep behaviors among college students. “Sleep 101” is an interactive online course developed to educate college students about the importance of sleep by addressing basic sleep physiology, the impact of sleep on mood, academic and physical performance, the interactions between sleep and various substances, and common sleep disorders. Methods: 338 college students were recruited from a midsized public university in the US and invited to participate in “Sleep 101”, of which 25 participants completed the baseline and post-intervention questionnaire. The Sleep Hygiene Index (SHI) was utilized to evaluate sleep hygiene practices, while standard questions were employed to assess weekday and weekend sleep behaviors and overall sleep quality. Results: Those who completed the study demonstrated a significant increase in weekday sleep duration and were less likely to engage in negative prior bedtime activities. In addition, 40% of those who completed baseline and post-intervention assessments noticed improvements in their sleep quality. Conclusion: These findings suggest that a brief online program is beneficial in improving sleep behaviors among college and could be a scalable approach to addressing current sleep issues and preventing future sleep problems in college students.
Design and Fabrication of Adaptable Fixture
Authors: Sethu Xavier , Rex Michael Thomas
Published: March 2024

The purpose of this project is to develop and build an extensible fixture. This fixture is ideal to milling, drilling, and shaping operations. Jigs and fittings are often the most cost-effective methods of mass fabricating a component. As a result, jigs and fittings are used and play a vital part in the mass production system. These are specialist work holding and tool-guiding devices. The quality of jigs and fixtures used in a process has a substantial impact on its performance. A fixture is distinctive because it is meant to fit a given area or shape. The basic purpose of a fixture is to find and, in certain instances, hold a workpiece throughout an operation. A jig differs from a fixture in that it leads the tool to the right position or movement during an operation, in addition to locating and supporting the workpiece. When a key is reproduced, the original key serves as a base for the path reader, which regulates the tool's movement to construct the duplicate key. In this situation, a CWC machine's route reader works as a jig, with the original being referred to as the template. Sometimes the template and jig refer to the same part of a production system.
Integrating Bayesian Classification into a Mobile App for Enhanced ACL Assessment: “Pivot-Shift Meter App”
Authors: Berumen Nafarrate Edmundo , Ramos Moctezuma Iván René , Sigala González Luis Raúl , Quintana Trejo Fatima Norely , Tonche Ramos Jesus Javier , Portillo Ortiz Nadia Karina , Cañedo Figueroa Carlos Eduardo , Aguirre Madrid Arturo
Published: March 2024

ACL instability poses a significant challenge in traumatology and orthopedic medicine, often requiring accurate diagnosis for appropriate treatment. While the pivot-shift test offers a crucial means of assessment, its reliance on subjective interpretation underscores the need for supplementary imaging studies. This study aims to address this limitation by developing a Bayesian classification algorithm tailored for integration into a mobile application. Using the built-in inertial sensors of smartphones, this new approach aims to dynamically evaluate rotational stability during knee examinations. Orthopedic specialists conducted knee evaluations on 52 subjects, with subsequent analysis revealing interesting insights. Intraobserver and interobserver analyses, as measured by ICC, demonstrated strong agreement both in terms of timing between maneuvers (ICC = 0.94) and signal amplitude (ICC = 0.71-0.66). Notably, the Bayesian algorithm successfully classified 95% of joint hypermobility cases, with an additional 7 cases of hyperlaxity identified by the Pivot-Shift Meter (PSM). These findings highlight the practicality and effectiveness of implementing a Bayesian classification algorithm within a mobile application for assessing and categorizing signals captured by smartphone inertial sensors during the pivot-shift test.
Exploring the Role of DNA Methylation in Regulating Gene Expression and Adaptation in Plants: A Case Study on the Impact of Environmental Stress on Gene Regulation
Authors: Odah Mohammad Ahmad Ahmad
Published: March 2024

The epigenetic mechanism of DNA methylation is essential for regulating gene expression and adaptation in plants, especially when exposed to various environmental stressors such as drought, heat, and nutrient availability. The impact of these stressors can lead to alterations in DNA methylation patterns and gene expression, which this study aims to investigate. Specifically, we are interested in understanding how DNA methylation plays a role in controlling the expression of stress-response genes, as well as genes involved in plant growth and development. To accomplish this, we are analyzing the changes in DNA methylation patterns and gene expression in response to different stressors like drought and heat. Our research findings suggest that DNA methylation is a vital regulator of plant adaptation to environmental stress, and we hope to gain further insight into these mechanisms by identifying genes that exhibit differential expression in response to stress and analyzing their DNA methylation status. This study offers valuable insights into the development of crops that can thrive under changing climate conditions.
4IR Applications in the Transport Industry: Systematic Review of the State of the Art with Respect to Data Collection and Processing Mechanisms
Authors: Ajayi O.O. , Kurien A.M. , Djouani K. , Dieng L.
Published: March 2024

Transportation systems through the ages have seen drastic evolutions in terms of transportation methods, speed of transport, infrastructure, technology, connectivity, influence on the environment, and accessibility. The massive transformation seen in the transportation sector has been fueled by the industrial revolutions which have continued expansion and progress into the fourth industrial revolution. However, the methodologies of data collection and processing used by the many drivers of this progress differ. The significance of standardized data and its mode of collection cannot be overstated as it has a major impact on the process outcomes. In order to achieve a better understanding of the impact of this, this study methodically reviewed the literature on the subject of the data collection and processing mechanism of 4IR technologies in the context of the transport industry with an emphasis on the areas of accomplishment of several studies and drawing attention to their limitations. Although the industry has advanced significantly as a result of the adoption and application of various research studies in this field, considerable focus needs to be placed in the areas of standardized data collection and computational approaches, which will ultimately assist in achieving various benefits in the transportation industry.
Assessing the Impact of a Health Education Anti-smoking Program for Students: A Follow-Up Investigation
Authors: Angeli Maria , Hassandra Mary , Krommidas Charalampos , Morres Ioannis , Theodorakis Yannis
Published: March 2024

In this follow-up study, we aimed to assess the effectiveness of the “I do not smoke, I exercise”, anti-smoking preventive health education program. The program was based on the Theory of Planned Behavior supplemented with life-skills teaching and targeted at high school students. The intervention comprised ten one-hour online sessions, administered by physical education instructors. The study cohort comprised 222 students (109 boys, 113 girls) from 11 secondary schools, with an average age of 16.42 ± 1.36 years. Data collection involved pre- and post-intervention self-assessment questionnaires. The examined variables included attitudes towards smoking, intention to smoke, subjective norm, perceived behavioral control (PBC), knowledge about smoking, smoking behavior, exercise behavior, attitudes toward the program's implementation, and satisfaction with the program. Separate paired samples t-test revealed a significant improvement in students' knowledge about smoking, perceived behavioral control, and overall program satisfaction following the intervention. However, no significant changes were observed in the remaining variables. These findings suggest that the health education smoking prevention intervention incorporates techniques and strategies that influence the Perceived Behavioral Control variable, emphasizing students' strong interest in educationally theorized programs integrating technology into their design. Future studies should consider further examination of tobacco control strategies within the high school context.
Soil Free Living Nematode Composition in the Vicinity of Vineyard Rhizosphere in a Basaltic Soil
Authors: Steinberger Yosef , Doniger Tirza , Applebaum Itaii , Sherman Chen , Rotbart Nativ
Published: March 2024

: Soil free living nematodes community composition was compared for five agro-management systems in a basaltic soil. The sites differed in their long-term management system and were designated as organic farming (OM), conventional (MI), natural pasture (NP), foliage farming (FF) and open field (OF). The effect of five diverse land use types in vineyard growth in basaltic soils on soil free living nematodes, density, diversity, and functionality in the plant rhizosphere was examined. We found 22 families, 42 genera of which only 14 genera were present in all soil samples, three bacteria feeders, 4 fungi feeders, 3 omnivores-predators and 4 plant parasites, in the soil collected from the five sampling sites. The organic and conventional managements were found to influence soil free living nematode community and its trophic composition. The higher abundance of bacteria feeders included the Cephalobidae and Panagrolaimidae families. The fungi feeders included the Anguinidae and Aphelenchidae families. Ominvores-predators included the Aprocelaimidae and Qudsianematidae, and the plant parasites included the Anguinidae (genus Anguina), Nothotylenchidae and Tylenchidae families. The changes in plant parasite nematodes were one of the main pests in the below-ground rhizosphere biome. Promoting the bacterial community could be a beneficial and promising way for a considerable increase in organic management.
Gravity and the Riemannian Hypothesis
Authors: Shi Junze
Published: March 2024

Theoretical physics addresses the fundamental principles of nature and the mysteries of the universe. In the last century, the theory of relativity challenged people's understanding of time and space, while quantum mechanics revealed various forms of energy. However, the concept of gravity remains elusive. All matter in the universe is composed of energy that can be converted into other forms, yet it is always conserved. However, achieving a state of equilibrium, represented by the equal sign, can be challenging to achieve on both macro and quantum scales. A phenomenon that can transition from one state to infinity is called collision and is essential for understanding natural phenomena and physical processes throughout the universe. In the study of general relativity cannot be three-dimensional problems to gain mathematical inspiration, understand the application of new dimensions. Here, we elucidate the nature of gravity, which inspires the solution of the Riemann hypothesis. Our results show that the conduction mode of dimensional energy is defined by Euler's formula.
Design Research on the Production Process of Chinese Dangyangyu Twisted Porcelain Based on Extension Semantics Orientation
Authors: Wang Guoxian , Jang Jungsik , Shin Jinwoo , Li Huiling , Wen Yi
Published: March 2024

Dangyang Valley is the cradle of Chinese ceramic culture. The production technology of Dangyangyu twisted porcelain has been included in China's national intangible cultural heritage list and is representative of the ceramic production technologies in China. The production of twisted porcelain originated in the Tang Dynasty of China, and after a war in the late Tang Dynasty, its production technology was lost. The production technique of exquisite twisted porcelain contains the technology of twisted molding that is unique in the world. People are amazed by the unique ceramic art it presents. However, its production craft has not been well inherited and developed. In this paper, through the theoretical dimension of extension semantics, the artistic characteristics of Dangyangyu twisted porcelain were taken as the core to extract its cultural expression and quantify the relationship between modeling semantics and culture.Also, with potential cultural connotations tapped, extension semantics were obtained through in-depth analysis and evaluation. The manufacturing technique of twisted porcelain can promote the integration of design extension semantics with its production process, thus continuously updating and developing the production process with the times. This study has provided method support for the development and inheritance of twisted porcelain culture, thus presenting the important promotion significance.
Factors Associated with Length of Hospitalization in Diabetic Patients with Mild COVID-19: Experiences from a Tertiary University Center in Serbia
Authors: Ciric Vojislav M , Rancic Natasa Krsto , Pesic Milica M , Radojkovic Danijela B , Milenkovic Nikola
Published: March 2024

Background. During the COVID-19 pandemic, there was an increased number of the hospitalized COVID-19 positive patients suffering from type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM). The objective of this research was to explore factors associated with the length of hospitalization of patients with T2DM and mild form of COVID-19. Material and Methods. This retrospective cohort study involved all patients who tested positive for COVID-19 and were treated in the dedicated COVID department of the University Clinical Center (UCC) in Nis between September 10, 2021, and December 31, 2021. Upon admission, patients underwent blood tests for biochemical analysis, including blood count, kidney and liver function parameters (C-reactive protein-CRP, creatinine kinase, D-dimer), as well as glycemia and HbA1c assessments. Additionally, all patients underwent lung radiography. Univariate and multivariate regression analyses were employed to assess the impact of specific factors on the length of hospitalization among patients with T2DM. Results. Out of the total 549 COVID-19 positive patients treated, 124 (21.0%) had T2DM, while 470 (79.0%) did not have diabetes. Among patients with T2DM, men were significantly younger than women (60.6±16.8 vs. 64.2±15.3, p
Histological, Clinical Assessment, and Treatment of a Complication after 16 Years of a Permanent Filler in the Upper Lip: A Case Report
Authors: Fiuza Samuel , Marques Tiago , Padin Irving , Carvalho Maria Teresa , Veiga Nélio , Fernandes Juliana Campos Hasse , Fernandes Gustavo Vicentis Oliveira , Couto Patrícia
Published: March 2024

There is a considerable increase in the use of substances and medical procedures aimed at changing the esthetics of the face, particularly the appearance of the lips. Permanent fillers such as polydimethylsiloxane, also called liquid silicone, are widely used, but their application for facial esthetics is currently obsolete. However, the long-term complications remain a reality, as they can occur decades after the application. Thus, the goal of this case report was to present a complication after 16 years of treatment using liquid silicone. This case report involved a 52-year-old male with a complication of bilateral permanent filler in the upper lip performed 16 years ago, its surgical removal, and histological analysis. Histologically, it was possible to identify a chronic inflammatory, lymphoplasmacytic, and granulomatous reaction, with foreign body giant cells’ reaction, in relation to non-polarizable exogenous material due to the reaction to silicone. The most common complications are granulomas' appearance and material displacement. The case report shows these granulomas are characterized as chronic low-caliber inflammation around the silicone. They have an unknown etiology but are probably multifactorial, from continuous trauma, friction or irritation, iatrogenic factors, infection, immunological mechanisms, and genetic and molecular variations, and can be highly related to the impurity of the injected material.
Wounding-Related Signaling Is Integrated within the Auxin-Response Framework to Induce Adventitious Rooting in Chestnut
Authors: Castro-Camba Ricardo , Vielba Jesús Mª , Rico Saleta , Covelo Purificación , Cernadas María José , Vidal Nieves , Sánchez Conchi
Published: March 2024

Wounding and exogenous auxin are needed to induce adventitious roots in Chestnut microshoots. However, the specific inductive role of wounding has not been characterized in this species. In the present work two main goals were established: First, we prompted to optimize exogenous auxin treatments to improve overall health status of the shoots at the end of the rooting cycle. Second, we developed a time-series transcriptomic analysis to compare gene expression in response to wounding alone and wounding plus auxin, focusing in the early events within the first days after treatments. Results suggest that the expression of many genes involved in the rooting process is under direct or indirect control of both stimuli. However, specific levels of expression of relevant genes are only attained when both treatments are applied simultaneously, leading to the successful development of roots. In this sense, we have identified four transcription factors upregulated by auxin (CsLBD16, CsERF113, Cs22D, CsIAA6), with some of them being also induced by wounding. The highest expression levels of these genes occurred when wounding and auxin treatments were applied simultaneously, correlating with the rooting response of the shoots. Results in this work clarify the genetic nature of the wounding response in chestnut, its relation to adventitious rooting and might be helpful in the development of more specific protocols for the vegetative propagation of this species.
Advancements in Word Sense Disambiguation: A Poly-Encoder Bert Model Perspective
Authors: Xia Linhan , Cai Jiaxin , Huang Enpei , Liu Junbang
Published: March 2024

In the application domain, accurate word sense identification is crucial for improving the performance of machine translation, information retrieval and end-to-end communication tasks. However, word polysemy is a major obstacle to accurate semantic identification. Therefore, word semantic disambiguation has always been one of the key challenges in natural language processing and has attracted the attention of a large number of researchers. This research proposes an innovative disambiguation algorithm based on the large-scale Bert model and the Polly encoder framework, and introduces WordNet as a benchmark for word semantic. By exploiting the ability of the pre-trained model to extract and learn semantic information, and using a specially designed forward propagation algorithm and loss function to fine-tune the large-scale Bert model, the model has high Accuracy and robustness. In this research, several experiments were conducted on the Semcor 3.0 semantic dataset. The experimental results show that the model proposed in this research shows excellent performance on the Semcor test set, with an Accuracy of 86.1% and an F1 score of 0.847, which is a significant improvement over the traditional model.
Quality and Readability of Google Search Information on HoLEP for Benign Prostate Hyperplasia
Authors: Ho Yam Ting , Saad Jeremy , Ayeni Femi E , Arianayagam Mohan , Canagasingham Bertram , Goolam Ahmed , Jeffrey Nicola , Khadra Mohamed , Ko Raymond , Mehan Nicholas , Ranasinghe Sachinka , Varol Celi , Kam Jonathan , Thangasamy Isaac A
Published: March 2024

Objective
To assess the quality and readability of online information on holmium laser enucleation of the prostate in management of benign prostate hyperplasia using the most used search engine worldwide, google.

Methods
The google search term “Holmium laser surgery” and “enlarged prostate” was used and the initial 150 webpages were reviewed. Webpages that were paywall, scientific literature, and/or promoted advertisements were excluded. Quality assessment tools - DISCERN, QUEST, and JAMA criteria were used, while readability tools like FKG, GFI, SMOG, and FRE score were used. Two authors independently reviewed the included sites for further analysis; for any discrepancy, a third author would be involved.

Results
107 webpages were included in the data analysis. The median DISCERN score was 42 out of 80 (IQR 35-49). The median JAMA score was 0 out of 4 (IQR 0-1). The median QUEST score was 9 out of 28 (IQR 9-12). Using the non-parametric ANOVA and post-hoc test, significant differences were identified between rankings of webpages. Sponsorship had no influence on quality of webpages. Overall readability level required a minimum reading level of grade 11. Linear regression analysis showed a higher rank webpage is a positive predictor for all three quality assessment tools.

Conclusion
The overall quality of online information regarding HoLEP is poor. We identify that top ranked google searches have a higher DISCERN score and is a positive predictor for DISCERN/QUEST/JAMA. Quality online information can be used to benefit patients but should be used in conjunction with consultation from a medical professional.