bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Object Reconstruction from 2D Drawing sketch to 3D Object
Authors: Passarella Rossi , Arsalan Osvari 
Published: October 2018

Design engineer in the early phase of building up another product is Â typically using a freehand sketching to communicate or illustrate the idea in the form of orthographic projection. This orthographic projection is based on viewpoint. A translation from 2D drawingÂ view point to 3D models is needed to help engineer to imagine the product preview in 3D. This procedure includes a tedious, so that automation is needed. The way to deal with this reproduction issue begin straightforwardly from 2D freehand portraying, by using the camera, the 2D drawing is captured and then transferred to a Personal Computer. Inside the computer, the image is processed withÂ filtering to find the view point zones. The view point zone than separate to 3 zones, each zone consists of the pixel coordinate. This coordinates are used to generated and processing of 3D voxel Image according to the form of geometries. A case study is presented in order to emphasize and discuss the proposed method
Priority based computation: "An Initial study result of paradigm shift on real time computation"
Authors: Sukemi Sukemi , Riyanto Riyanto 
Published: October 2018

This research is purposed to increase computer function into a time driven to support real time system. This purposed would the processor can work according to determined time variable and can work optimally in a certained deadline. The first approachment to design some of processor that has a different bit space 64, 32, 16 and 8 bits. Each processor will be separated by selector/arbiter priority of a task. In addition, the design of the above processors are designed as a counter with varying levels of accuracy (variable precision computing). The selection is also done by using statistical control in the task are observed by the appearance of controller mounted on the front of the architecture bit space the second approach above. The last approach to â€˜addâ€™ certainty in the form of interval arithmetic precision cutting task that can be the upper bound and lower bound of the area (bounds).
These four approachment can be structured orthogonally into a processor/several processors by introducing a new classifier that serves as a selector or a task arbiter. The results of the four approaches to prove that the processor is prepared by incorporating a variable bitspace adder selectors can provide optimality of 0.43%.
Swarm Robot Implementation in Gas Searching Using Particle Swarm Optimization Algorithm
Authors: Husni Nyayu Latifah , Silvia Ade , Nurmaini Siti , Yuridho Falah , Yani Irsyadi 
Published: October 2018

In this reseach, a PSO method is impelemented in searching a gas leakage. A swarm robot consisted of 3 agents, yelow, blue, and green, was used. The research was done in 2 type of experiments, i.e. in simulation and real expeiment. A Matlab is used as a simulation validation while for the real experiment, a 2 x 2 m arena is used. From the experiment, it can be concluded that a good performance of a swam can be achieved using PSO method.
Faces and eyes Detection in Digital Images Using Cascade Classifiers
Authors: Ali Mezher Alhamzawi Hussein 
Published: October 2018

In this Article we present a way to implementation and detect the face and eyes on digital image, based on Haar-like features extraction and cascade classifier, these techniques used in 100 % and 92% for faces and eyes detection respectively for the best all cases using low processing time , we used cheap equipment in our work (Acer TravelMate web camera ) . OpenCV library(computer vision library) and Python language used in this work.
A Sensitive Quantification of Agmatine Using a Hybrid Electrode Based on Zinc oxide Nanoparticles
Authors: İncebay Hilal 
Published: October 2018

An electrochemical sensor was prepared by modifiying a hybrid
of multi-walled carbon nanotubes (MWCNTs) and zinc oxide nanoparticles (ZnONPs)
to a glassy carbon (GC) electrode surface to accurately determine agmatine. The
ZnONPs+MWCNTs/GC electrode surface was characterized using scanning electron
microscopy and energy dispersive X-ray. Agmatine did not exhibit any peak on
the GC electrode surface but exhibited a large oxidation peak at 637.9 mV
on the MWCNT/GC electrode surface. Furthermore, it was observed that the
electrochemical behavior of agmatine was greatly improved on the
MWCNT+ZnONPs/GC electrode surface and that this surface exhibited a
well-defined higher current peak at 581.9 mV. The electrochemical
responses of agmatine on the MWCNT+ZnONPs/GC electrode surface were performed
using square wave voltammetry. A linear plot was obtained for the
current responses of agmatine against concentrations in the range of 0.1 µM–5.2 µM yielding a detection limit
of 4.13×10−6 M (based on 3Sb/m). The accurate
quantification of agmatine makes the ZnONPs+MWCNTs/GC electrode system of great
interest for the
treatment of schizophrenia.
AN INVESTIGATION INTO UTILIZATION, BELIEFS AND PRACTICE OF INDIGENOUS MEDICINE IN SRI LANKA
Authors: Padmasiri G. R. 
Published: October 2018

Background: Most countries pose their own indigenous knowledge systems. Native knowledge on indigenous
medicine is one of the knowledge systems widely used in many countries in Asia and Africa. In some countries, 80% of
the population depend on indigenous medicine for primary health care. Sri Lanka is an island enriched with a wellestablished
indigenous medical system.
Materials and Methods: The objectives of the study were to identify characteristics, usage patterns, and perceptions of
communities concerning indigenous medicine. Beneficiaries of indigenous medicine were selected through purposive
sampling for this study. The data were collected through a documentary survey and interviews.
Results: The study identified that the indigenous medical system of the country is called ‘DeshiyaChikitsa,’ ‘Sinhala
Vedakama,’ or ‘Hela Vedakama,’ which encompass ritual healing practices, astrology, religious observances, and
spiritual powers. Different approaches of people including the use of domestic medicine, obtaining the assistance of
astrology, and rituals were identified. Regardless of age, level of education, or employment, communities trust
indigenous medicine as a primary or a secondary option on the health care system of the country. The survey identified
the growing demand for the indigenous medicine.
Conclusion: Around 60 to 70% of the rural population which is comprise 77.3% of total population relies on
indigenous medicine. Domestic medicine, astrology and rituals associated with indigenous medicine plays a vital role
in people’s health care process. Experts in indigenous medicine are scattered in the country.
SPASMOLYTIC, ANTI-INFLAMMATORY, AND ANTIOXIDANT ACTIVITY OF SALVIA GESNERIFLORA LINDLEY
Authors: Gómez-Rivera Abraham , González-Cortazar Manasés , Gallegos-García Ammy Joana , Escobar-Ramos Armando , Flores-Franco Gabriel , Lobato-García Carlos Ernesto 
Published: October 2018

Background: Salvia gesneriflora Lindley is employed in traditional Mexican medicine for the treatment
of several diseases.
Materials and Methods: The chromatographic profile of three extracts (SgH, SgD and SgM) of this
plant allowed the identification of 11 components in SgH, the presence of rosmarinic (1), chlorogenic (2)
and caffeic (3) acids and quercetin glucoside (4) in SgM and of ursolic acid (5) in SgD. The spasmolytic
(electrically induced contractions of guinea-pig ileum), anti-inflammatory (edema in mouse ear) and
antioxidant potential (DPPH, ABTS and FRAP assays) of the extracts were evaluated.
Results: SgM showed the highest percentage of relaxation (80.67 ± 1.633%) with no significant
difference (p
IN VITRO ANTIFUNGAL ACTIVITY AND CYTOTOXICITY SCREENING OF DRY CRUDE EXTRACTS FROM BRAZILIAN AMAZONIA PLANTS
Authors: Soares Mônica Regina Pereira Senra , Caneschi César Augusto , Chaves Maria das Graças Afonso Miranda , Mota Marcela , Stroppa Pedro Henrique Fazza , Barbosa Wagner , Raposo Nádia Rezende Barbosa 
Published: October 2018

Background: Antifungal multidrug resistance has been reported worldwide and has stimulated investigations of plant
species for the treatment of candidiasis. In particular, in vitro antifungal activities and cytotoxicity of dry extracts from
Ceasalpinia ferrea (tul.) Martius, Brosimum acutifolium Huber, and Salacia impressifolia (Miers) A.C. Smith were
evaluated.
Materials and Methods: Minimum inhibitory concentrations (MIC) and minimum fungicide (MFC) values were
established according to the protocol M27-A2 of the Clinical and Laboratory Standards Institute (CLSI). Subsequent
evaluations were performed using strains of Candida albicans from the American Type Culture Collection (ATCC)
10231, clinical isolated Candida albicans, Candida glabrata (CCT) 0728, Candida krusei (FTI) CCT 1517, and
Candida guilliermondii (CCT) 1890. Morphological changes were evaluated using scanning electron microscopy
(SEM), and cytotoxicity was evaluated in murine L929 fibroblast cells after treatment with plant extracts.
Results: MIC values indicated antifungal potential of all three extracts against the main fungi that causes candidiasis.
Conclusion: In particular, C. ferrea showed promising antimicrobial potential against all strains. Hence, future studies
are warranted to investigate pharmacologically active compounds from this extract that could be used as prototypes for
drug development and/or as a source of raw pharmaceutical materials for the treatment of candidiasis.
ANTIHYPERTENSIVE ACTIVITY OF QUINOA (Chenopodium quinoa Willd.) PROTEIN HYDROLYSATES
Authors: Moreno-Limón Sergio , González-Luna Rodrigo 
Published: October 2018

Background: Nowadays, there has been an increase in the number of studies focused on the search for bioactive
compounds produced by hydrolytic reactions from natural sources, such as the Quinoa grain, which represents an
interesting agro-alimentary source that can have a beneficial influence on health, specifically antihypertensive potential. For
this reason, the aim of the present study was to evaluate the antihypertensive activity of the protein hydrolysates obtained of
Quinoa, which results important at the time to consider the incorporation of such peptides in the design of functional foods.
Materials and Methods: Quinoa (Chenopodium quinoa Willd.) seeds were ground and the obtained flour was degreased
and the protein isolate was obtained by isoelectric precipitation. The protein isolate was enzymatically hydrolyzed with
Alcalase® and Flavourzyme® and the antihypertensive effect of peptides against angiotensin converting enzyme was
evaluate using a mixture of 50 μL of sample, 50 μL of ACE working solution, 200 μL of substrate working solution and the
fluorescence was determined with a microplate fluorometer following these characteristics: λ (excitation) = 355-375 nm; λ
(emission) = 400-430 nm.
Results: Peptides obtained using Alcalase® (protein content= 72.13%; DH= 31.22%) showed the highest inhibitory
activity against the angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE), close to 88%.
Conclusion: The Quinoa protein hydrolysates can be considered as a new agri-food source to be incorporated in the
elaboration of functional foods with antihypertensive potential.
ANTI-PROLIFERATIVE ACTIVITIES OF THE AQUEOUS ROOT EXTRACT OF DIANTHUS THUNBERGII SS HOOPER (CARYOPHYLLACEAE)
Authors: Akinrinde Akinleye , Venter Maryna Van de , Koekemoer Trevor , Bradley Graeme 
Published: October 2018

Background: The roots of Dianthus thunbergii SS Hooper are used traditionally in South Africa for the treatment of
diabetes, wounds, colic, chest complaints and cancer. This study was aimed at investigating the potential anti-proliferative
activities of the D. thunbergii in mammalian cancer cell lines.
Materials and Methods: Aqueous and ethanol extracts of D. thunbergii were tested in vitro on two cancer cell lines:
human hepato-cellular carcinoma (HepG2) cells and murine insulinoma (INS-1) cells using the 3-(4,5-Dimethylthiazol-2-
yl) 2,5-diphenyltetrazolium bromide (MTT) and crystal violet cell viability assays, as well as live-cell fluorescence imaging
microscopy. A tentative profiling of the aqueous extract was also carried out using liquid chromatography-mass
spectrometry (LC-MS).
Results: The aqueous extract (50-200μg/ml) exhibited significant (p
ANTICANCER POTENTIAL OF PLANT EXTRACTS FROM RIYADH (SAUDI ARABIA) ON MDA-MB-231 BREAST CANCER CELLS
Authors: Nasr Fahd A. , Abutaha Nael , Al-Zahrani Mohammad , Farooq Muhammad , Wadaan Mohammad A 
Published: October 2018

Background: Medicinal plants have been used in traditional medicine for the treatment of numerous diseases worldwide. There is a dire need for new anticancer agents and plants used in traditional medicine are a particularly useful source.
Materials and methods: In this study, extracts of five different plants that grow in the desert of Saudi Arabia were evaluated to assess their cytotoxicity against the MDA-MB-231 breast cancer cell line. Soxhlet extraction was carried out on the leaves and stems using different solvents. The cytotoxicity of these extracts against MDA-MB-231 breast cancer cells was assessed using the 3-(4, 5-dimethylthiazol-2-yl)-2, 5-diphenyltetrazolium bromide (MTT) and lactate dehydrogenase (LDH) assays. The apoptotic cellular morphological changes were observed using inverted and fluorescence microscopes.
Results: Our results showed that two of the five different medicinal plants (Rumex vesicarius and Malva parviflora) exhibited strong anticancer activity against the breast cancer cells. Specifically, 2 of the 40 extracts (from the five studied plants) showed promising activity. The chloroform extract of the stem of R. vesicarius (RSV CHCL3) exhibited moderate anticancer activity with a half-maximal inhibitory concentration (IC50) of 230 µg/mL while that of the hexane extract of M. parviflora stems (MPS Hex) was 248 µg/mL. Loss of cell integrity, shrinkage of the cytoplasm, and cell detachment were observed in the extract-treated MDA-MB-231 cells.
Conclusion: R. vesicarius and M. parviflora chloroform and n-hexane stem extracts showed significant cytotoxicity against MDA-MB-231 human breast carcinoma cells.
PLANT VEGETATIVE STAGES AND DRYING METHODS AFFECT THE FLAVONOID CONTENT OF CLINACANTHUS NUTANS EXTRACTS
Authors: Munirah M. , Ahmad S.H , Ghazali H.M , Mahmud T.M.M , Ketaren B.R , Shukor N.I.A , Tajidin N.E 
Published: October 2018

Background: Clinacanthus nutans, also known as ‘Sabah snake grass’ or ‘Belalai gajah’, is a herb well known locally for its medicinal values. The primary chemical constituents of the leaves are schaftoside, vitexin, isovitexin, orientin and isoorientin, and antiviral activity is shown by two glycoglycerolipids. Despite the importance of C. nutans, complete information with respect to commercial production and postharvest handling of the herb in the local herbal industry is still lacking. Thus, the objective of this study was to determine the optimum postharvest handling processes that could retain the phytochemicals quality of C. nutans.
Materials and Methods: The flavonoid compounds of C. nutans were analysed by using ultra fast liquid chromatography (UFLC). Total phenolic content and antioxidant activity were determined using a spectrophotometer.
Results: The total phenolic compounds and antioxidant activity in C. nutans were found to be higher in the young vegetative stage than in the mature vegetative stage. Flavonoid compounds (schaftoside, isovitexin, vitexin and orientin) were also found to be highest in the young vegetative plant compared to the mature vegetative plant. All of the assayed phytochemicals and flavonoid compounds levels were found to be highest in oven dried samples compared to the sun, air and solar dried samples.
Conslusion: This study suggests that oven-drying young vegetative C. nutans plant material is the optimum method to retain postharvest quality.
HEPATOPROTECTIVE EFFECT OF CYMBOPOGON CITRATUS ESSENTIAL OILS AGAINST NEVIRAPINE-INDUCED HEPATIC DAMAGE IN WISTAR ALBINO RATS
Authors: Amujal Marion , Ikwap Kokas , Tamale Andrew , Tumwine Gabriel , Kateregga John , Wamala Samuel P. , Kato Charles D. 
Published: October 2018

Background: The use of nevirapine in the management of Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) infections is greatly
limited by its fatal hepatotoxicity. In sub-Saharan African, traditional medicine involving use of plant materials has been
proposed to counteract liver damage, albeit with no scientific evidence. The aim of the present study was to determine the
hepatoprotective effect of Cymbopogon citratus essential oils against nevirapine induced hepatic oxidative damage in
Wistar albino rats.
Materials and Methods: Five groups of rats received a daily oral dose of 36mg/kg nevirapine for 4 consecutive weeks.
After 15 minutes, rats in three of the groups were given 200mg/kg, 400mg/kg and 800mg/kg of Cymbopogon citratus
essential oil extract. The positive control group received nevirapine and 200mg/kg of silymarin while the normal control
group received only 2ml of distilled water. Blood was used to determine the levels of liver function parameters and liver
sections were used for histological studies.
Results: The results revealed that oral administration of nevirapine (36mg/kg b.w. p.o) for 4 weeks significantly (P
No Difference Between Iron Supplementation Only and Iron Supplementation with Synbiotic Fermented Milk on Iron Status, Growth, and Gut Microbiota Profile in Elementary School Children with Iron Deficiency
Authors: Helmyati Siti , Rahayu Endang Sutriswati , Kandarina Bernadette Josephine Istiti , Juffrie Mohammad 
Published: October 2018

Background:
Iron deficiency may inhibit the height increase and weight gain of children.
On the other hand, the supplementation of iron causes gut microbiota imbalance which leads to inflammation
and diarrhea. The addition of synbiotic fermented milk is expected to have beneficial effects
on iron supplementation. This study aimed to determine the effects of iron supplementation only
and its administration with synbiotic fermented milk on iron status, body height and weight, and
gut microbiota profile of iron deficient elementary school children.

Methods:
This research was an experimental study with pre and post test conducted on 59 irondeficient
children. Subjects were given iron supplementation in syrups (IS group) or given iron supplementation
in syrup with fermented milk (containing synbiotic Lactobacillus plantarum Dad 13
and fructo-oligosaccharide) (ISFM group) for 3 months. The body weight and height, hemoglobin
and serum ferritin levels, and total number of Lactobacilli, Enterobacteria, Bifidobacteria, and Escherichia
coli were measured at the beginning and the end of the study.

Results:
The body height in the ISFM group increased significantly than that in IS group after the intervention
(1.67 vs. 2.42, p<0.05). The hemoglobin and serum ferritin levels in IS and ISFM groups
were improved significantly (p<0.05) although the difference between the two groups was not significant
(p>0.05). The results showed no significant difference of gut microbiota profile between the IS
and ISFM groups (p>0.05).

Conclusion:
There is no difference on the iron status, height, weight, and gut microbiota profile of
iron-deficient primary school children received iron supplementation only or iron supplementation
with synbiotic fermented milk.
Chemical Properties, Qualitative Parameters and Antioxidant Activity of Virgin Oil Obtained from Olea europaea Linn cultivar Zard Cultivated in Three Different Regions of Iran (Roudbar, Shiraz and Dezful)
Authors: Tavakoli Javad , Hashemkhani Samaneh 
Published: October 2018

Background:
Zard variety is a popular olive variety widely cultivated in different regions
of Iran. Despite the extensive cultivation of this olive cultivar, little research has been carried out on
its various properties. Thus, chemical properties, qualitative parameters and antioxidant activity of
Olea europaea Linn cultivar Zard oil cultivated in three different regions including Roudbar, Shiraz
and Dezful could be an interesting topic for research.

Methods:
After oil extraction of different olive samples, their different characteristics were
compared. For this purpose, fatty acid composition, unsaponifiable matters, antioxidant compounds,
qualitative parameters (acid value, peroxide value, carbonyl value, total polar compounds) Antioxidant
activity assay (DPPH radical-scavenging assay and ferric reducing-antioxidant power (FRAP))
and oxidative stability index were measured.

Results:
Palmitic acid, oleic acid and linoleic acid contents in Zard variety cultivated in Roudbar
(ZR), Zard variety cultivated in Shiraz (ZS) and Zard variety cultivated in Dezful (ZD) oils were
13.1, 15.2, 13.2; 72, 60.4, 68.8; 9.1, 17 and 12.2; respectively. The highest phenolic and tocopherol
content was observed in ZD oil (90.4, and 160.2 mg/kg), followed by ZR (73.3, and 121.2 mg/kg)
and ZS (52.2 and 67.5 mg/kg) oils. Evaluation of qualitative parameters in the oils revealed that they
have suitable quality. Antioxidant activity assay indicated that ZD oil had the highest antioxidant activity,
followed by ZR and ZS oils.

Conclusion:
Results of this investigation indicated that there was a direct relation between antioxidant
activity and antioxidant content. Also, climatic difference in cultivation regions was a reason of
significant difference in the properties of ZR, ZS and ZD oils.
A Rare Non-penetrant Abdominal Wall Injury Caused by High-pressure Water: A Case Report
Authors: Gokaslan Cigdem Ozer , Gokaslan Serkan , Toprak Ugur 
Published: October 2018

Background:
High-pressure water jet injuries are an uncommon cause of trauma. Highpressure
water injuries are usually seen at the extremities and less often in the thorax and abdominal
areas. A review of the literature reveals a few case reports describing intraabdominal injuries
due to penetrating trauma. İn this paper, we present the radiological findings of a rare case of abdominal
wall injury without penetration of peritoneum caused by high-pressure water jet due to the
Coanda effect. The Coanda effect is the tendency of a fluid jet to stay attached to a curved.

:
In our case, the peritoneum also functions as flat and curved surface, causing non-penetrant abdominal
wall injury.

Case Report:
A 28-year-old male working at a hydroelectric terminal presented to the emergency
department with abdominal pain and a two-centimeter cutaneous gap in the left lower quadrant of
the abdomen caused by high-pressure water.

:
The CT findings revealed a small entrance to left lower quadrant of the abdominal wall and extensive
subcutaneous injury. There was no internal injury. The cutaneous gap was managed by primary
surgical closure. Subcutaneous emphysema was diminished on the follow up physical examination.
The patient was recovered without sequelae.

Conclusion:
The water jet can cause a wide subcutaneous injury by following the peritoneum even
though there is a small entrance. Therefore radiological imaging can help to determine their severity
and planning treatment.