bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Assessment of Farmers Perception about Climate Change Impact and Adaptation Strategies Use for Tomato Production in The Gambia
Authors: Sanneh Lamin , Babana Amadou Hamadoun , Yaffa Sidat
Published: September 2022

Tomato production in The Gambia is ranked second after onion in terms of production acreage among vegetables. Tomatoes are major sources of lycopene, a dietary carotenoid found in high concentration in processed tomato products. The crop is high in vitamin AB and C and also contain good amount of potassium, iron and phosphorus. Fresh tomatoes and canned types such as concentrates puree and paste are increasingly in demand in West Africa where they form an essential part of the diet. The study investigated farmer’s perception about climate change impact and adaptation strategies use for tomato production in the Gambia through survey. The survey was conducted in the West Coast Region originally known as Western Division situated in the west near the capital. Random sampling was used for the selection of farmers for the individual survey and focus group discussions. The findings concluded that significant number of the tomato growers are aware and also strongly believed that climate change is existing. Constant increase in temperature and decrease in rainfall, an unpredictable rainfall pattern and prolonged drought among others served as evidences. Large number of respondents said to have experienced climate change effects for more than five years while minority indicated about 5-10years of experienced. Most of the tomato growers said they became to know about climate change through personal experience. Climate change causes severe dropping of flowers by rain and wind and rotting of tomato fruits as well as pest attack at the reproductive stage. For the case of adaptation strategies, great numbers of the farmers are using synthetic pesticide to control insect pests e.g., red spider mites, planting of trees (wind breakers) to reduce heavy wind speed and application of large quantity of fertilizers to improve the soil fertility.
Utilization of air-cooled ventilation to reduce heat stress in Nuami sheep in Saudi Arabia
Authors: Diya Al-Ramamneh
Published: September 2022

Tropical and temperate countries experience significant economic losses in summer due to heat stress. It is possible to mitigate thermal stress through advances in environmental management, for instance, better accommodations, improved cooling systems, and improved feeding strategies. We examined the influence of ventilation on Nuami ewes in hot climates to determine their physiological efficiency and thermoregulation. Ten dry, non-cycling Nuami sheep were allocated to two treatments (n=5): The control (C) group was kept at ambient temperature, while the treatment (AC) group was kept at air-cooled temperature. Respiratory rate, rectal temperature, and infrared images of representative body regions were recorded weekly. There was a significant difference in climatic conditions between the two rooms. In comparison to the C group, AC sheep gained weight. Dry matter intake (kg/day) increased, water consumption (l/day) decreased, WI/DMI ratios fell, and respiratory rates fell 1.5 times in AC sheep compared to C sheep. AC group showed lower rectal, rump, and leg temperatures than the C group. Regardless of climate variations, the temperatures of the eyes and belly stayed pretty constant due to their physiological, anatomical, and coat characteristics. Therefore, cooled-air ventilation is the best method to reduce heat stress in livestock in the summer.
In search of the New Farmers of America: Remembering America's forgotten Black youth farm movement
Authors: Smith Bobby
Published: September 2022

Any historical narrative is a particular bundle of silences, the result of a unique process, and the operation required to deconstruct these silences will vary accordingly. —Michel-Rolph Trouillot, Silencing the Past, p. 27 On October 13, 1965, the New Farmers of America (NFA) disappeared without a trace. The organization had operationalized one of the largest Black youth farm movements in American history and boasted a membership of over 50,000 Black farm boys studying vocational agriculture in public high schools in 18 states across the South and parts of the East Coast. They were last seen in the shad­ows of the Jim Crow era, participating in the national convention of the majority-white Future Farmers of America (FFA)—now named the National FFA Organization—in Kansas City, Missouri. At the convention, a ceremony took place that symbolized the July 1, 1965, decision to merge the NFA and FFA. But for some, as one former member told me, the “merger” was more like a “hostile takeover.” The “pageantry of the merger,” as Cecil L. Strickland, Sr. (1994, p. 44) described it, required Adolphus Pinson, the NFA’s last president, to surrender the organization’s char­ter to Kenneth Kennedy, the national FFA presi­dent. “I am duly authorized to transfer to you the National NFA Charter, together with the perma­nent record of officers of the organization,” Pinson told Kennedy. “Also, to inform you that the total membership of 50,807 students of vocational agri­culture in 12 states are now active members of the Future Farmers of America” (Strickland, 1994, p. 43). The NFA charter was placed in the national FFA archives along with the minutes of the last NFA convention and important cultural artifacts of the organization, including its banner and flag. The NFA also transferred the US$20,000 in its savings account to the FFA treasury. The final nail in the coffin for the NFA occurred when Pinson took off his NFA jacket and handed it to Kennedy. In return, Kennedy presented Pinson with an FFA jacket, declaring, “The exchanging of this NFA jacket for the FFA jacket by you, the last NFA President, symbolizes the joining together all stu­dents of vocational agriculture into one great organization” (Strickland, 1994, p. 46). And with Kennedy’s final statement, the NFA vanished.
Banana-peel derived activated carbon for microwave absorption at X-band frequency
Authors: Soleimani Hojjatollah , Yusuf Jemilat Yetunde , Soleimani Hassan , Chuan Lee Kean , Sabet Maziyar
Published: September 2022

The rapid advancement in information technology, communication, and electronic devices elevates the need to develop suitable materials for microwave absorption (MA) which should have the properties of an ideal microwave absorber. Porous activated carbon from agricultural wastes has piqued the interest of MA researchers due to their distinct properties such as good specific surface area, high dielectric loss, good electrical conductivity, and low density. Herein banana peel activated carbon was prepared by activating banana peel precursor with KOH and carbonizing at different temperatures. The difference in the porous structure with varying carbonization temperature was visible in the FESEM image, validated by BET analysis. The Banana Peel Activated carbon samples exhibited good microwave absorption performance, with BP-AC700 displaying a minimum Reflection Loss (RL) of −40.62 dB at 10.72 GHz & 3.0 mm thickness. In addition, the obtained effective absorption bandwidth of 3.5 GHz spanned through the X band frequency. This exceptional microwave absorption was attained due to the sample's good conductive loss and Porous favourable morphology. This study inspires the development of future facile functional agricultural waste-derived microwave absorbers.
Koruyucu Sağlıkta Fiziksel Aktivite Danışmanlığı: Derleme
Authors: TOKGÖZ Gulfidan
Published: September 2022

Physiotherapy approaches appeal to all individuals in society, including healthy individuals. Physical Activity Counseling (PAC), one of these applications, can be defined as providing verbal and written advice or guidance to encourage increased physical activity and can be applied face-to-face or with technology-based methods. PAC, one of the preventive health services, is recommended by many public health organizations, including the World Health Organization. The aim of this review is to research the literature about the role and applications of PAC in preventive health and to provide current evidence-based information to clinicians and academics working in this field.
Cidades, políticas públicas e perspectivas para 2050 com uma nova abordagem sobre a matriz elétrica.
Authors: Pinheiro Gustavo Focesi , Gireli Tiago Zenker
Published: September 2022

O crescimento populacional e concentração nos grandes centros urbanos geram cada vez mais impacto local e global, demandando cada vez mais recursos naturais para as atividades humanas, conforto nas edificações e serviços nas cidades. Este artigo apresenta dados sobre a matriz elétrica, crescimento populacional e pesquisas relacionadas ao tema, com o objetivo de analisar as demandas para 2050 no Brasil e no Mundo, discutindo iniciativas, e a importância da formulação de políticas públicas na gestão das cidades e recursos. A metodologia sugerida é uma nova abordagem a Análise Matriz Elétrica e População. Também são analisados os impactos da pandemia de Covid-19 e da invasão na Ucrânia sobre o tema. Os resultados obtidos mostram que até 2050 a demanda por energia elétrica crescerá no mundo em torno de 30%, gerando mais impacto ambiental. Concluindo que: o crescimento populacional com o mesmo nível de consumo de eletricidade per capta anterior a pandemia de Covid-19, demandará ajustes nas matrizes; a transição energética será impactada pós-invasão na Ucrânia em 2022, tornando urgente adaptar a infraestrutura energética, aumentar a conservação de energia, e adequar a legislação.
Phylogenetic evolutionary aspects of the vertebrate skull - an approach for teaching: vertebrate skull
Authors: Aversi-Ferreira Tales , Bento Pietra Bruna Barbosa , Nogueira Kassandra Kenia Andrade , Dorta Wellika , Trevisan Kaynara
Published: September 2022

In this work, the fundamental data will be placed as logically as possible within a simple, but not simplistic philosophy, therefore, the objective was to indicate the basic ontogenetic and phylogenetic data in terms of the evolutionary history of the vertebrate skull starting from the initial, often idealized, structures that formed the framework of the primitive vertebrate skull. Therefore, the methodology used was a literature review, in order to refine the information. From this methodology, the expected result was to reduce the excess or oversimplification of information that could fail in the teaching processes, to avoid the danger of errors of the interpretation. An overview with basic data, but well ordered in terms of substitutions and phylogenetic history is essential to prepare future scientists in the areas of morphology, taxonomy, evolution, comparative anatomy, paleontology, forensic anatomy; therefore, this text was builded objectively as possible to be consulted for the teaching/learning of the cranium comparative anatomy.
Problematização do cotidiano e a Base Nacional Comum Curricular: relato de experiência em Estatística no contexto do Novo Ensino Médio
Authors: Carius Ana Carolina
Published: September 2022

Com início de implementação previsto para 2022, o Novo Ensino Médio, amparado pela Base Nacional Comum Curricular, modificou substancialmente o papel da matemática na Educação Básica.  Considerando essa importante mudança, este trabalho teve por objetivo realizar uma atividade prática na Unidade Temática Probabilidade e Estatística, a partir de uma situação-problema cotidiana, para uma turma de Ensino Médio de uma escola pública federal situada no estado do Rio de Janeiro.  A partir da atividade proposta, o presente trabalho buscou responder à seguinte pergunta de pesquisa: “A problematização do cotidiano em matemática contribui, de forma significativa, para a aprendizagem dos estudantes do Ensino Médio?”  Ao final da experiência se concluiu que a relação da matemática com questões inerentes ao cotidiano oportuniza discussões mais amplas e engajadas por parte dos estudantes e, dessa forma, colabora na melhoria da aprendizagem destes indivíduos.
Qualidade de vida e memória em praticidades de treinamento funcional
Authors: Silva Bruna Faria de Paula , São Bernardo Mirelle Amaral de , Mariano Sangelita Miranda Franco , Venâncio Patrícia Espíndola Mota
Published: September 2022

O objetivo do estudo foi identificar e relacionar a qualidade de vida e a memória em praticantes de treinamento funcional. A amostra foi composta 41 pessoas com a média de idade de 28,37±7,49 praticantes de exercício funcional. A pesquisa ocorreu de forma online, com aplicação de 3 questionários anamnese, Whoqol-bref e Prospective and Retrospective Memory Questionnaire. Foi feita uma correlação de Spearman, ANOVA one-way e como post-hoc foi aplicado o teste de Tukey. Para os resultados de correlação, constatou-se que quanto maior o tempo de prática, melhores foram os níveis de domínio psicológico (0,373*) e satisfação com o ambiente (0,351*), quanto maior o domínio, melhor foram os níveis de domínio psicológico (0,727**). Para os indivíduos com maiores níveis do domínio psicológico e ambiente, que têm a menor chance de ocorrer falha de memória (-0,315*) e (-0,381*). O estudo concluiu que quanto maior o tempo de prática de TF, melhores foram os níveis de domínio psicológico e satisfação com o ambiente; e para os indivíduos com maiores níveis do domínio psicológico e ambiente, menor chance de ocorrer falha de memória.
Processos de aquisição da leitura por crianças: relatos de experiências exitosas
Authors: Ferreira Rosana , Bruzi Alessandro Teodoro , Souza Cleverton José Farias de , Ferreira Helena Maria
Published: September 2022

A aquisição da leitura representa um marco desenvolvimentista e de inclusão social para todas as crianças. As professoras alfabetizadoras são responsáveis por estimular essa aquisição. Nesse sentido, investigamos o processo de aquisição da leitura por crianças. O objetivo desta pesquisa foi analisar experiências exitosas de três professoras egressas do curso de mestrado profissional em Educação de uma instituição federal de ensino superior que promoveram a aquisição da leitura por crianças.  Essa análise se justifica pelas possíveis contribuições que a troca de saberes pode incitar para a formação docente. Nossa pesquisa teve uma abordagem qualitativa por meio de Relatos de Experiências das professoras participantes. Foi solicitado às professoras que descrevessem uma experiência exitosa relacionada ao processo de aquisição da leitura. Os resultados foram examinados à luz de teorias de aprendizagem, letramento e alfabetização. Identificou-se que as práticas, além de eficazes, estão previstas na Base Nacional Comum Curricular (BNCC).  Conclui-se que a aquisição da leitura por crianças depende da alfabetização associada ao letramento.
Análise de processos formativos no contexto da 3ª série do ensino médio: a vivência da pedagogia de projetos
Authors: Silva João Carlos , Santos Danielle , Gitahy Raquel , Rinaldi Renata
Published: September 2022

No presente artigo busca-se apresentar os principais resultados de uma pesquisa de mestrado que analisouas propostas de Disciplinas Eletivas vivenciadas em uma escola da rede do Serviço Social da Indústria do Estado de São Paulo (SESI-SP) e Eixos Integradores em uma escola da Secretaria de Educação do Estado de São Paulo (SEDUC-SP). Ambas propostas curriculares partem da premissa de que o estudante do Ensino Médio, ao escolher disciplinas e conteúdos de seu interesse, tem uma aprendizagem significativa. Assim, o objetivo deste trabalho foi analisar como a Pedagogia de Projetos contribui, ou não, para os processos formativos vivenciados por professores e estudantes. Além disso, a pesquisa foi desenvolvida a partir de uma abordagem qualitativa, mediante a aplicação de entrevistas reflexivas. Os eixos temáticos de análise dão indicadores doestudante como protagonista e o professor como mediador. Dessa maneira, a Pedagogia de Projetos mostrou-se importante estratégia para os processos formativos.
Formação integral e êxito escolar: percepções de docentes e estudantes do Ensino Médio integrado na rede federal
Authors: De Moura Ferreira Jacqueline , Matos Roberta Pereira
Published: September 2022

Este artigo trata da percepção do êxito escolar na opinião de alunos e professores do Curso Técnico em Agropecuária Integrado ao Ensino Médio em Regime de Alternância do IFNMG-Campus Almenara e da relevância desta metodologia pedagógica para a Formação Integral e Omnilateral. Identifica-se como o sucesso da trajetória escolar recai sobre o mérito individual do aluno e como as mediações da escola como corroboram para esta legitimação de interesses de diversos grupos sociais. Demonstra-se a efetivação da Formação Integral, tendo a pessoa humana como protagonista por meio da integração curricular nas mediações didático pedagógicas da Pedagogia da Alternância. Assim, questiona-se as teorias crítico reprodutivistas, a Teoria do Capital Humano e a Pedagogia das Competências. Sustenta-se o projeto unitário de Ensino Médio que se preocupa com o princípio educativo do trabalho não alienado no processamento do conhecimento, e não somente com o processamento de pessoas.
Responsabilidade da Administração Pública, saberes docentes, educação escolar como direito humano: o desafio da infraestrutura para o ensino e estudo em cenários amazônicos (2020-2021)
Authors: Câmara Igor , Maia António Alone , Simas Hellen Cristina Picanço , Mascarenhas Suely Aparecida do Nascimento
Published: September 2022

Este artigo, parte de investigação mais ampla realizada no Brasil (Amazonas), objetiva analisar questões associadas a saberes docentes, educação escolar como um direito humano, considerando o atual estágio de desenvolvimento tecnológico que favorecem a utilização de novas dinâmicas de ensino que incluem a modalidade remota como alternativa “eficaz” para cenários com baixo investimento em infraestrutura digital como o amazônico (Amazonas). Participaram da pesquisa 30 professores (as) via questionário google forms. Observou-se, para tanto, os procedimentos éticos vigentes pra coleta de dados com seres humanos. Os resultados demonstram que, em realidades amazônicas de contexto urbano e não urbano a emergência sanitária internacional (Covid-19), além de afetar o sistema público de saúde, também afetou o sistema escolar estadual local, considerando as complexidades e os desafios que o contexto amazônico brasileiro possui na atualidade. As questões sobre os dilemas da ausência de infraestrutura para a promoção do ensino remoto, qual na prática desvendaram a necessidade das autoridades públicas compreenderem a importância de uma política pública nacional para a educação nesses contextos.
Grupos operativos na Estratégia da Saúde da Família: o fortalecimento do cuidado humanizado do idoso
Authors: Bessa Bruno Rafael Oliveira Dias , Cecco Ana Paula Delfino de Almeida , Lima Thiago Oliveira Sabino , Silva Raylton Aparecido Nascimento , Machado Liane Bahú , Dos Santos Daniel Santos , Reginaldo Marjana Pivoto , Resende Danilo Barbosa , Araújo Bruna da Costa , Araújo Paulo da Costa , Da Silva Fabio José Antonio , Da Mota Rafael Silveira , Vieira Mauricio Aires , Abrão Ruhena Kelber , Coelho Lucas dos Santos , Quixabeira Alderise Pereira da Silva
Published: September 2022

O presente estudo teve como objetivo revisar na literatura, artigos que demonstram a importância dos grupos operativos na Atenção Primaria em Saúde para o cuidado humanizado do idoso. Por meio de uma revisão narrativa foram discutidos que o envelhecimento consecutivo da população brasileira apresenta  ritmo acelerado, atingindo a taxa de 27 milhões de pessoas, em idade entre 60 anos ou mais, fazendo que tenha necessidade de um atendimento especializado e meios para ajudá-los. Metodologicamente constituiu em busca de artigos nas diferentes bases de dados científicos, SCIELO, GOOGLE ACADÊMICO, entre 2005 e 2021 usando os descritores  “Política saúde do idoso”, “enfermagem geriátrica”, “cuidado”. Apresentaram-se artigos pesquisados e analisados, com base no título de grupos operativos na ESF: fortalecimento do cuidado humanizado do idoso foi realizado discussão nos artigos e suas Considerações do autor. Ao final da experiência, visou buscar a importância dos grupos operativos na APS, sendo que foi bem abordado, buscando dissertar a característica de um envelhecimento saudável ativo tendo como fase a perda, e as características que designam uma vida saudável e como e as estratégias a se seguir.
Murottal Sura Al-Fatiha during pregnancy increased the number of neuron cells in the cerebrum and cerebellum of the newborn Rattus Norvegicus
Authors: Nadila Sucia , Joewono Hermanto Tri , Sulistyono Agus
Published: September 2022

Al-Qur'an verses that are read with correct recitation and tartil have frequencies and wavelengths that can affect the brain with the aim of analyzing differences in the number of neurons in the cerebrum and cerebellum of Rattus norvegicus newborns between exposure to Surah Al-Fatiha and the control group. The experimental study used a pure experimental design (Posttest Only Control Group Design), the treatment was carried out in a soundproof box for 1 hour at night on the 9th day of pregnancy with an intensity of 65 dB. The cerebrum and cerebellum were prepared, stained by HE, calculated by 400x magnification, and then analyzed using appropriate statistics. Number of neurons average in the cerebrum was 167.75 and for the control group was 126.62. In cerebellum was 80.50 and 63.00 in the control group. There were a statistically higher number of neurons in the Al Fatiha group, with p=0.046 in the cerebrum and p=0.030 in the cerebellum. Conclusion: Sura Al Fatiha, during pregnancy, gave a higher number of newborn brain neurons compared with the control group.
Mental model of nursing with quality of nursing care
Authors: Muhith Abdul , Lestari Astri Puji , Hasina Siti Nur , Faizah Imamatul , Sari Ratna Yunita , Rohmawatif Riska
Published: September 2022

The aim of this study was to analyze the mental relationship of the nurse model with the quality of nursing care in the inpatient room of Islamic Hospital Sakinah Mojokerto. This study used cross sectional study. The population of all nurses at Inpatient Room Islamic Hospital Sakinah Mojokerto, which amounts to 85 nurses. With the technique of Total Sampling and obtained a sample of 85 respondents. The data source used the primary data obtained through the questionnaire. Data analysis with Spearman Rank Test. The results of this study (84%) Mental Model nurses included in both categories. Nursing Care Quality (Nursing Care Standards and Professional Performance Standards Nurses) in almost all (77.6%) included in the good category. Spearman rank test results obtained a correlation value of 0,000 (<0.05) means there was a significant relationship Mental Model Nurse with Nursing Care Quality (Nursing Standards of Care and Professional Performance Nurse Standards) in the inpatient room of Islamic Hospital Sakinah Mojokerto.
Evaluation of a possible relation between dentinal hypersensitivity and migraine
Authors: Reddy S. Hari Krishna , Bhalerao Rahul Ramesh , Mekala Sirisha , Oshin Mary , Sankar Narayana Sarma. G , Ahmed Zubair
Published: September 2022

Objectives: this study aims to find out any possible role of dentine hypersensitivity as a triggering factor for migraine in susceptible individuals. Methods: This prospective clinical interventional study was done by enrolling 160 patients who were diagnosed as having migraine according to guidelines of ‘International Headache Society ‘Criteria for Migraine, who were followed for a period of 3 months and those 84 people who showed definite symptoms of hypersensitivity were further investigated for next 3 months by dividing them into Group A (Group who had dentine hypersensitivity and migraine and received relevant dental treatment to stop dentine hypersensitivity) and Group B (People who had dentine hypersensitivity and migraine but no dental intervention was done to treat dentine hypersensitivity) both these groups were observed for frequency and intensity of migraine attacks for a period of three months.
Assessment of the prevalence of early childhood caries and associated risk factors in preschool children in Kadapa, Andhra Pradesh, India
Authors: Saujanya Kanithi , Kumari Bygani Supraja , Kondamadugu Saigeeta , Nivedhita Nivedhita , Jayavardhini P. , Praveen Tanakanti
Published: September 2022

Aim: The aim of this cross‑sectional study is to investigate the prevalence and related risk factors of early childhood caries (ECC) in preschool children of district Kadapa, Andhra Pradesh, India. Materials and Methods: A total sample of 2859 children aged between 2 and 6 years were selected from Kadapa, Andhra Pradesh, India. The status of dental caries and decayed missing and filled teeth (DMFT) score was recorded. Results: ECC increased significantly with age. Boys had significantly higher caries prevalence and mean DMFT score as compared to girls. Children who belonged to low socioeconomic group showed higher caries prevalence and mean DMFT score. Children aged 3–6 years who brushed their teeth twice daily had the least prevalence of dental caries as well as DMFT score when compared to children with one time and no brushing. Conclusion: The early identification of poor oral hygiene and improper feeding habits should be considered in preventive health promotion in low socioeconomic communities of Kadapa, Andhra Pradesh, India.
Spatio-temporal analysis of air quality index
Authors: Basumatary Mijing Gwra , Anand Subhash , Prasad Sanjeevi , Nagarale Virendra
Published: September 2022

The Air Quality Index (AQI) is a significant tool of risk communication and reporting system. The main aim of the paper is to comparatively analysis the air quality index of both the Delhi and Chennai. The objective of the study is to compute the AQI of both the cities and to compare it. For both the cities data for the computation of the AQI are taken from the secondary source from Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) and Tamil Nadu Control Pollution Board (TNP). It is found that in both the city main source of pollution are from both anthropogenic and natural genesis.  The pollutants which make the reading of AQI severe is emitted from the transportation sector such as emission from the vehicles, road side dust particles followed by the pollutants from the industries and construction site. In Delhi sandstorms from the desert regions during the summer season and bursting of firecrackers in diwali are responsible for shooting the AQI during March and November month respectively. During monsoon season the AQI value become less in Delhi. In Chennai the AQI value does not very much, throughout the year it remains constant with slight degradation during Diwali and Pongal celebration.
Privacy enhanced key management protocol for handling remote data using deep learning and evolutionary models
Authors: Venkata Ramana Gupta N , Kalavathi B N , Pompapathi M. , Kharb Latika , Kumar V Kiran , Selvameena R.
Published: September 2022

AI is becoming more common because of expert automated systems and modern technology's ability to process information. This makes our lives easier and more exciting. It's better for privacy, reliability, and network resource use if AI inference algorithms run on a smart device rather than in the cloud, so this is how most smart devices use them. For a long time, on-device intelligence has been more common [1]. Cloud and big data have become important tools for pooling resources and training equipment data on the device [2]. Using the important technologies, AI spreads and humans become better at their jobs. Basic Communication technology like gesture recognition is based on data and uses ANN (Artificial Neural Network) algorithms to do periodic tracking and 3D hand modelling [3]. It has been used to run multimedia apps as well as handheld devices by gestures. Security in touch-enabled devices is also important because of authenticating users, which is provided by a learned display contact data set and classifier based on the K-means algorithm. AI-based algorithms are also used in industrial applications to combine live tracking, predictive maintenance, virtual support, and ground truth. This is done by using the cloud and AI-based algorithms.
Efficacy and safety of perrectal 400 microgram misoprostol versus intravenous 200 microgram methylergometrine in the management of third stage of labor for prevention of postpartum haemorrhage
Authors: Jain Anubhuti , Jain Mahendra Kumar , Jain Parul , Jain Ashish Kumar
Published: September 2022

Background: Objective: Postpartum haemorrhage (PPH) is a major cause of mortality and morbidity during childbirth, especially in developing countries. Misoprostol is a cheap, safe, widely available, and stable at room temperature, does not required any intravenous accesses and having few mild side effects. In resource-poor countries with limited facilities, misoprostol may be one of the important interventions to prevent PPH. We aimed to assess the effectiveness of perrectal low dose misoprostol for the prevention of PPH. Method: We designed a prospective randomized control trial, single centre study. 138  indoor low risk pregnant women with gestational age at least 37 weeks who anticipated vaginal delivery were randomly assigned to perrectal 400 microgram misoprostol  (n = 71) or intravenous 200 microgram (n = 67) methylergometrine after delivery of baby and placenta. The primary outcome was incidence of PPH (estimated blood loss >500 ml after delivery of baby and placenta). Results: In this study out of 138 low risk pregnancy, no women developed PPH, no patient required additional dose of oxytocin, no patient required any form of transfusion.
Discriminatory practices of health care providers and care of PLWHA in health facilities in cross river state, Nigeria
Authors: Augustina Onyema Okwu , Egbe Isokon Brown , Samuel Bassey Ugo , Takim Tiku Oru , Esther Uzoh E-C.
Published: September 2022

The study examines the effect of discriminatory practices by health care providers on PLWHA in health facilities in Cross River State, Nigeria. This quantitative study utilizes survey design and a three stage sampling technique of 674 from the three senatorial districts that constitute Cross River State was used. The selection of participants was carried out per each health facility using simple random sampling method. The questionnaire used was field tested in the 14 health facilities used. It was further complimented with FGDs to draw data for the study. Analyses of items were descriptively carried out using tables and percentage, mean and standard deviations. The data entry and cleaning were done at each selected health facility after which they were combined into one data set and were further cleaned. The exploratory factor was also used to analyze the instrument. The result revealed that PLWHA were discriminated from accessing modern health care services due to health care provider’s abrupt dismissive attitudes. Worthy of note is that most health care providers did not know the coping strategies nor have the patience to deal with PLWHA. Because of their discriminatory practices it becomes practically impossible to give a holistic care to PLWHA.
The effect of nonnutritive sweeteners on the antifungal activity of black and green tea aqueous extracts against salivary Candida albicans an (in-vitro study)
Authors: AL-Qaralusi Dalya M. , Al-Mizraqchi Abbas S.
Published: September 2022

Oral diseases, while largely preventable, pose a major health burden for many countries and affect people throughout their lifetime, causing pain, discomfort and disfigurement. Mouth washing agents are an effective vehicle for antimicrobial compounds in reducing oral pathogens, managing dental plaque and maintaining proper oral health. Numerous plant extracts have been successfully incorporated into oral care products due to their antimicrobial properties, availability, and affordability. Tea plants and extracts are one of the most important natural compounds used in dental care products. The problem with tea extracts is their bitter taste, which could compromise their usage by people. So, it needs a kind of supplementation to be palatable, especially for the pediatric and geriatric populations. Hence a nonnutritive sweetener was added to tea extracts to suppress their bitter taste. This study aimed to determine the effect of nonnutritive sweeteners on the antifungal activity of black and green tea aqueous extracts against salivary C. albicans. The results showed that adding 1% of stevia and sucralose to the black and green tea aqueous extracts did not affect the antifungal activity against salivary C.
Study the role of oxidative stress in helicobacter pylori induced gastro-intestinal diseases
Authors: Abd-alsaheb Sora J. , Dakhel Khalid Majeed , Khudhair Hasan Abd Ali
Published: September 2022

Background: Helicobacter  pylori (H. pylori)  is a multi-flagellated, spiral-shaped, Gram-negative, microaerophilic, slow-growing bacteria and extremely mobile which colonizes the stomach mucosa of a human where it causes a long-lasting infection which consistent with either acute or chronic stomach inflammation. Current study was aimed to evaluate total antioxidant capacity (TAC) and selenium (Se) levels in the serum of H. pylori infected individuals and to elucidate the relationship between the two biomarkers. Methods: Two study groups were enrolled in a current case control study; first group was included fifty five subjects with H. pylori infection which considered as H. pylori-associated patients (HPP), and the second group included thirty five apparently healthy subjects as healthy control (HC). Subjects were selected during the period between November 2021 and June 2022 after stringent application of the eligibility criteria. The HPP group subjects were underwent endoscopy and stool antigen test (SAT) and then both study groups subjects were evaluated for their serum anti-H. pylori antibodies (Abs), TAC and Se. Results: The findings revealed a significantly lower serum TAC and Se in HPP group in comparison with HC group. Serum immunoglobulin gamma (IgG) anti-H.
Association between lztfl1 gene variation and risk infection of COVID-19 in holy Najaf province patients
Authors: Razaq Zahraa , Alkufi Suad Gazi Jaafer
Published: September 2022

Coronavirus disease 19 (COVID-19), is acute aspiratory syndrome caused by coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2). Factors such as age, health status (cardiovascular disease, diabetes) and gender are the most important risk factors in terms of their relationship to the host ability to infected with COVID-19. However, the genetic association evidence has been unclear yet in our population. This study, demonstrated genetic predisposition investigation to detect SNPs allele locus 3p21.31at of rs11385942   associations with COVID-19 infection. Statistical analysis and DNA sequences analysis were conducted to the study cases. The results showed male incidences is higher than female number (60 cases- 60% male) corresponding (40 cases40% female). COVID-19 impact significantly on C-reactive protein and the age group 55-65 appeared high level of CRP (130.5 ± 58.93).  While, DNA sequence using Sanger sequencing method with further alignments analysis showed the association signal at locus 3p21.31 genes homozygous allele AA/AA frequent exist for the rs11385942 as risk allele in sever patients who have diabetes type 1 or 2 and received oxygen supplementation. However, no heterozygous alleles mutant was detected  To conclude, that aged patients and male paralleled the severity of COVID-19.
Is it essential to recognize the gonial angle in orthodontics using panoramic radiography?
Authors: Thijeel Alia Taboor
Published: September 2022

Background: In orthodontic therapy as well as the craniofacial complex, the outside gonial Angle is a critical angle. Because lateral cephalometric radiographs show superimposed representations of anatomical structures, including gonial angle; The purpose of this research would have been to compare panoramic as well as lateral cephalometric radiographs in order to evaluate gonial angle within angle classifying. Materials and Methods: The current study included 64 individuals (29 males and 35 females) ranging in age from 15 to 30 years. The individuals have been chosen retrospectively from the dental and skeletal Classes I, II, as well as III malocclusion groups. Mandibular as well as Ramal planes have been drawn then based on these planes that used a lateral cephalometric radiograph. To calculate the gonial angle, two tangents had been derived from the mandible lower border, the condyle's posterior margins, in addition the ramus on individually sides of panoramic radiographs. The variations between the three angle groups have been examined using several pairwise comparisons (ANOVA). Results: There have been no significant variations in gonial angles evaluated using lateral cephalometric radiography as well as panoramic radiography between the Classes I, II, as well as III malocclusion groups (P>0.05).
Quality of work life and employee engagement of school teachers of Assam
Authors: Dutta Pallavi , Mahanta Dimpy
Published: September 2022

Quality of Work Life and Employee Engagement are important aspects in an organisation. These two aspects to a large extent determine the efficiency and involvement of the employees in an organisation which in turn affects an organisation’s effectiveness. In recent times a lot of initiatives are also undertaken by organisations in order to enhance quality of work life and  employee engagement amongst their employees for better functioning of organisations. Despite this, there is a dearth of  research work in the said area specially among school teachers of Assam. Therefore, this paper aims at studying the relation between quality of work life and employee engagement of the secondary school teachers teaching in private and state government schools of Assam. A sample of 40 private and 40 state government school teachers (N=80) have been taken for the study. Quantitative analysis has been done in order to analyse the data obtained for the study.
pooled prevalence estimation of anomalous insertion of pectoralis minor in cadaveric studies
Authors: Akhtar Md. Jawed , Fatima Nafees , Rahman Shamir , Akhtar Md. Kashif , Kumar Sanjay
Published: September 2022

Introduction: The pectoralis minor muscle originates in the chest wall's third to fifth ribs and inserts on the medial side of the Scapula's coracoid process. It aids in scapulothoracic joint abduction and shoulder downward movement. Since the 19th century, the aberrant insertion of the pectoralis minor beyond the coracoid process has been known. Aim of the study: To measure its pooled prevalence in different populations. Methods: The keywords were generated from MeSH term database. The keywords were combined with the operator to form search strategies. Three significant databases PubMed, Embase, and Google Scholar were used. The data extraction was done from cadaveric studies.  Results: The prevalence of anomalous insertion of pectoralis minor was reported to be 1.5-34% (per hundred shoulders in cadaveric dissection in exiting literatures, but its pooled prevalence was 22% (16-31%) (Per hundred shoulders). According to Le Double's classification, there were three sorts of variations of aberrant tendon insertion. In the literature, the Coracohumeral ligament and the Supraspinatus are two more common locations for the implantation of aberrant tendons. Conclusion: During rotator cuff surgeries, surgeons should be cautious about the pectoralis minor tendon in the rotator interval.
Assessment of prevalence of self-medication practices and its associated factors in Odisha, India
Authors: Behera Desabandhu , Behera Narayana , Panda Bijan Kumar , Chhotaray Saubhagya
Published: September 2022

Background: Self‑medication is an important health issue especially in developing countries like India. The present study was conducted to assess prevalence of self-medication practices and its associated factors in Odisha, India. Materials & Methods: 160 subjects of both genders were included. Data on practice of self‑medication, and reasons for use of self‑medication were collected. Perception about harm caused due to self‑medication, whether one is likely to use the same strategy for own use/or recommend to others in future was recorded. Responses were coded in Likert scale form and the responses were strongly disagree, disagree, agree, and strongly agree. Results: Out of 160 subjects, males were 90 and females were 70. Common symptoms for self- medication was fever in 35%, headache in 15%, abdominal pain in 12%, joint pain in 8%, common cold in 6%, allergy in 5%, diarrhea in 12% and sore throat in 7%. The difference was significant (P< 0.05). Method of procurement for self-medication was previous prescription in 56%, remembering the name of drug in 20%, stored drugs at home in 10% and telling the symptoms to pharmacists in 14%. The difference was significant (P< 0.05). Conclusion: The most common symptoms for self- medication was fever.
Chu-aesthetic gauges: The precision implement for aesthetic crown lengthening and evaluation of biologic width
Authors: Jha Rahul , Pyare Mohd. Atheequr Rehman , Hegde Pauravi , Sahithi Nimma , Sanjenbam Nelson , Bagal Priya
Published: September 2022

Chu aesthetic gauges are one of their own kind and unique set of devices that uses adequate crown proportions to determine the exact position of the osseous contour supporting the teeth in concern. The aim of this study was to perform aesthetic crown lengthening using these gauges and evaluate the healing of biologic width. 15 systemically healthy patients participated in this study. Aesthetic crown lengthening was performed in the maxillary anteriors using these gauges. Along with this evaluation of level of biologic width was done at baseline, 3months and 6 months. The literature indicated that even though periodontal tissue remodels after surgery and positional changes are noted but they get stabilized after three months. Besides this, the biologic width re- establishes itself to original vertical levels by 3 months and it attains a proper state of equilibrium in about 6 months. The authors concluded that it was possible using Chu-aestehtic gauges, to achieve ideal crown length-width ratio. At the same time it yielded a beneficial biologic width level for future restorative or prosthetic purpose. The unique approach by these gauges is an innovative and novel method in modern era.
Prophylactic efficacy of intravenous ondansetron in prevention of spinal anaesthesia induced hypotension
Authors: Nath Shivika , Aggarwal Nupur , Saha Ambhrin , Srivatsava Aarti
Published: September 2022

Background: Spinal anesthesia is used in wide range of surgical procedures, but it is associated with potential complications such as hypotension and shivering. Thus the present study was aimed to compare the effect of 6mg ondansetron and placebo 10 minutes before spinal anesthesia for prevention of hypotension and shivering in patients undergoing non-obstetric surgeries. Methods: A double blinded randomized placebo control trial was conducted in 50 patients. Patients were randomized into ondansetron group (n =25) and placebo group (n=25).The primary outcome was the measurement of SBP(Systolic Blood Pressure), DBP(Diastolic Blood Pressure), MAP(Mean Arterial Pressure) and HR(Heart Rate) at baseline, 5, 10, 15 and 30 minutes after subarachnoid block. Results: There was a significant mean difference in SBP and DBP at 5, 10, 15 and 30 minutes after subarachnoid block (SAB) between the groups (p<0.05). Further, significant decreased MAP was observed at 5,10,15 and 30 minutes after SAB in placebo as compared to ondansetron group (p<0.05). Further 30 minutes after SAB, 28% of patients in placebo group and 4% of patients in ondansetron group had shivering (p=0.04). Conclusion: The present study shows that ondansetron is a suitable agent for the mitigation of spinal anesthesia-induced hypotension and shivering during non-obstetric surgeries.
three dimensional finite element analysis for evaluation of stress and strain distribution in endodontically treated maxillary central incisor with two different post and core systems
Authors: Agarwal Abhinav , Jain Preet , Sharma Chetan , Agarwal Neha , Agarwal Umang , Aliuddin Syed Khaja , Rai Nitish
Published: September 2022

Aim: To assess stress, and strain dissemination characteristics in root canal treated maxillary central incisors restored with two distinct dowel and core materials. Methodology: Five three-dimensional simulations of the central incisor in the maxilla were created with ANSYS (Canonsburg, PA) version 10. MODEL 1 represented a normal morphologic simulation of the incisor. MODEL 2 depicted the incisor with a pre-fabricated fiber-reinforced dowel with a glass ionomer core. The incisor of MODEL 3 consisted of the same pre-fabricated fiber post and composite core. MODEL 4 and MODEL 5 had pre-fabricated light-transmitting posts with a glass ionomer and a composite core, respectively. Each of these simulations was loaded in horizontal, vertical, and oblique directions with a load of 10N, 100N, and 50N, respectively. The resulting Von Mises stress and strain were determined. Results: Maximum stresses and strains were focused at the apex of the glass fiber reinforced post and were minimal in the middle section of the post, whereas maximum stresses and strains were mainly concentrated in the coronal region and were minimal in the middle portion of light-transmitting post. Conclusion: Pre-fabricated optical-transmitting dowel and composite core enhanced dentin stress and strain dispersion throughout various loading parameters.
Neonatal acute kidney injury and serum cystatin C as its early predictor
Authors: Sirisha P , Tirupathi Keerthi , Rajshekhar K. , Sudhakar Chiluka
Published: September 2022

Aim: To assess cystatin-C as an early biomarker for identifying AKI in newborns at risk for the condition. Methodology: Prospective cohort study in neonates with preterm and term admitted to NICU. The study group comprised of 24 Neonates with risk of AKI & 24 Neonates with no risk of AKI. The Biochemical investigations were done. Collected data was subjected to statistical analysis using SPSS. Results: In this study, there is no significant correlation between gestational age and Creatinine & Cystatin C levels of day 1 & day 5/ death.There is no significant correlation between birth weight and Creatinine day 1, Creatinine & Cystatin C levels of day 5/ death. But positive correlation between birth weight and Cystatin C levels of day 1. Serum Cystatin C   can predict development of AKI in at cutoff point of >1.41 mg/l, AUC= 1.000 with sensitivity of 93.3 % and specificity of 97.4 %. Conclusion : The rate of rise of serum cystatin C was earlier and the absolute number was also higher than serum creatinine. Cystatin C levels can predict AKI earlier than serum creatinine value. It can predict AKI atleast 1 or 2 days earlier than serum creatinine.
Treatment of thyroid disease through machine learning predictive model
Authors: Singh Tanvir , Sahu Ajay Kumar , Dubey Shivani , Sharma Mahendra Prasad , Verma Shanu , Kumar Chaman
Published: September 2022

The thyroid seems to be an part of the endocrine system that is placed toward the front of neck and produces thyroxine, which are essential for our overall health. If it fails, thyroid hormone production will either be insufficient or excessive. Machine learning techniques and data mining are critical in processing large amounts of data, particularly in the health care system, where there has been a massive amount of information and data need to be managed. In our research on thyroid disease, we used machine learning approaches. In our study, we used statistics from patients, a few of which has hyperactive thyroid glands moreover those have hypothyroidisms; therefore, overall algorithms were used. These study aims to divide this disease in few categories like as hypothyroidism, regular and hyperthyroidism. Support vector machine include KNN, naive-bayes, logistic regressions, decision tree, random forest, discriminant function analysis, and multilayer perceptron (MLP). To the thyroid diseases classification.