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Phytochemical and Mineral contents of Croton Sparsiflorus in Bahawalpur
Authors: Afzal Muhammad Khalid , Tahmina Kausar  
Published: October 2024

Although a huge quantity of plants has been studied for their medicinal importance, there is still a large number of plant species that have never been subjected to systematic phytochemical studies, proximate or mineral contents analysis. In this study, a phytochemical analysis, proximate, and mineral contents investigations have been carried out on indigenous medicinal plant of Pakistan namely Croton sparsiflorus Morong (syn. Croton bonplandianum Baill.) The proximate and phytochemical compositions of Croton sparsiflorus were investigated following standard procedures. The mineral composition was determined by atomic absorption spectrophotometer and a flame photometer. The result indicated the healthy mineral level of Croton sparsiflorus. It showed a considerable amount of Zinc (49.2 ppm), Iron (333.6 ppm), Manganese (7.6 ppm), and Copper (23.14 ppm). Phytochemical studies of Croton sparsiflorus confirmed the presence of alkaloids, flavonoids, saponins, phenols, proline, and carbohydrates in varying concentrations. The proximate analysis showed that the dry contents of Croton sparsiflorus were 98.95%. The moisture content in the dry sample was found to be 0.73%. The crude protein (crude protein included both true protein and nonprotein nitrogen) content was 10.63%. This study is another confirmation of the earlier stated facts that this plant is a good source for bio-prospecting. The study further revealed that the plant, Croton sparsiflorus used has substantiated to be very essential in medical research and development, because of the phytochemicals that are contemporaneous and can be utilized in the medical field. Twigs, leaves, roots, stem, and inflorescence of Croton sparsiflorus seem to have good nutritious, and suitable mineral elements worth crucial to preserve good well-being.
EFFECTIVENESS OF MAGNESIUM SULFATE IN TERM NEONATES HAVING PERINATAL ASPHYXIA
Authors: ALI AA , SUBHANI S , ALI T , ANWER J , ARSHAD M , AHMAD MU 
Published: October 2024

In Pakistan, neonatal mortality and morbidity are remarkably high. Birth asphyxia (perinatal asphyxia) is one of the main contributors to this, apart from prematurity, sepsis and other causes. Objective: To assess the effectiveness of magnesium sulfate in term neonates having perinatal asphyxia Methods: This Randomized Controlled Trial was carried out at the Department of Pediatrics, Sheikh Zayed Hospital Rahim Yar Khan from July 2023 to December 2023. The overall sample size was 130 patients (65 patients in each group). Neonates in group A received MgSO through I/V, 3 doses 250mg/kg/dose, 24 hours apart along with standard treatment. Group B was a control group that received 20 ml of normal saline infusion at the same interval with similar supportive and symptomatic treatment with regular monitoring. The outcome in terms of mortality, seizure, early initiation of feed, time to the establishment of full oral feeding, duration of seizures and duration of hospital stay were assessed. All the data was analyzed by using SPSS version 25.Results: In the current study, a total of 130 neonates were enrolled. Among them, moderate asphyxia was observed in 90 (69.23%) patients whereas severe perinatal asphyxia was observed in 40(30.77%) patients. In group A, the mean level of serum magnesium in neonates with moderate asphyxia was 2.81 (±0.20) mEq/L while in neonates with severe asphyxia, it was 2.89 (±0.61) mEq/L. The moderate asphyxia patients in group-A showed significant statistical improvement in terms of seizure control (hours) (14.11±1.22 vs 18.11±1.56; P=0.01), normal cry appearance (Days) (11.1±0.12 vs 13.11±1.29; p=0.03), normal activity appearance (Days) (11.9±0.02 vs12.00±1.51; p=0.01), full oral feed acceptance by sucking (Days) (13.31±0.99 vs 14.61±1.51; p=0.01) and mean hospital stay duration (Days) (14.99±1.66 vs 16.21±1.11; p 0.02). Conclusion: Our study concludes that in asphyxiated newborns, postnatal magnesium sulphate infusion is safe and likely to enhance the short-term neurological prognosis in cases with moderate-grade encephalopathy.
Cost and environmental impact analysis of slag repurposing as alternative solution to bricks
Authors: Qwabe Zwakele , Daniyan Ilesanmi , Ramatsetse Boitumelo , Akinbowale Oluwatoyin Esther 
Published: October 2024

The world’s leading producer of Platinum Group Metal is South Africa and accounts for 94 percent of world’s platinum. Platinum smelters produce around 10 525,90 tons of slag annual of which accumulates as stockpile, never utilised. More storage area is required for continuous operation of the smelters to store slag. The aim of the research is to investigate the cost and environmental impact of repurposing slag into bricks for low-cost housing. AnyLogic simulation model specifically the Discrete Event Modelling (DEM) was employed for the modelling and simulation because of its capabilities compared to other models such as Flexsim, Vensim, ANSYS. The results indicate that 92 human resources are required to have functioning business that is able to manufacture and deliver bricks enough to build 326 houses per month. The operation is labour intensive to ensure more job opportunities are created and a total 368 personnel are employed permanently on all sites. The smelter potentially saves over R1,5 billion per operation and R5,6 billion across 4 sites over a decade by giving the slag away for free. The environmental pollution is improved as five heavy plant equipment is removed from the operation. The operation has potential to generate R392,2 million profit over 10-years.
Clinical evaluation of three different anterior reference points on protrusive condylar guidance angle using a semi adjustable articulator and lateral cephalogram
Authors: T. S Pradeepa , Akshayalingam Meenakshi , A Priyadharshini 
Published: October 2024

Background: Studies had shown that different anterior reference points can mount the maxillary cast in variable position in the articulator which may affect the protrusive condylar guidance angle on setting the semi adjustable articulator. So there is a need for search of reliable anterior reference point in orienting the maxillary cast on the articulation for accurate prosthesis fabrication.
Aim: The aim of this study was to determine the effect of 3 different anterior reference points Orbitale, Orbitale minus 7mm, 36mm from the incisal edge of maxillary central or lateral incisor on the protrusive condylar guidance values registered on Hanau wide vue articulator and compare it to the protrusive condylar guidance angle obtained from lateral Cephalometric tracings.
Materials and methods: A total of 30 healthy human subjects were randomly selected for this study from volunteer dental students. Orbitale, Orbitale minus 7mm, 36mm from the maxillary incisal edge of the subjects were the three anterior reference points used for facebow transfer using Hanau springbow. With the help of protrusive records, articulation was done in Hanau wide vue articulator using this record and condylar inclination values were noted on right side and left side.Three sets of lateral cephalometric radiographs were taken in maximum intercuspation and protrusive position, traced manually and values tabulated for all 30 subjects.
Results: Mean value of orbitale is highest and mean value of 36mm from the maxillary incisal edge is lowest.
Conclusion: Orbitale can be used as a reliable anterior reference point in facebow transfer using hanau wide vue articulator.
Use Of Digital Technologies In Prosthodontic Clinical Practice Among Prosthodontists In Tamilnadu And Pondicherry
Authors: Ganapathy Aswitha , Venkatakrishnan C J 
Published: October 2024

Background: Digital dentistry includes treatments performed by means of digital or computer-controlled components rather than using mechanical or electrical equipment. The advancement of digital technology and the commencement of Computer-Aided Design (CAD) and Computer-Aided Manufacturing (CAM) and 3D printing has brought large changes to the traditional manufacturing method, where manual work is carried out after oral impression taking.
Aim: To conduct a questionnaire survey on use of digital technology in prosthodontic clinical practice among Prosthodontists in Tamilnadu and Pondicherry.
Materials and methods: A cross-sectional questionnaire based online survey was undertaken amongst 183 Prosthodontists in Tamilnadu and Pondicherry (Group 1 – Both private practitioners and teaching faculty, Group 2 – Private practitioners, Group 3 – Teaching faculty). The questionnaire consisted of 21 questions which evaluated their awareness, knowledge and practices towards digital dentistry. Statistical analysis was done using Chi-square test in each group, using Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS) version 23.0. The p-value 0.05 was considered significant.
Results: Majority of the study participants were private practitioners in the age group of 25 – 45 years(93%).Among the three groups private practitioners had good knowledge, practice and awareness about the application of digital technologies.
Conclusion: Most of the participants were aware about digital technology in dentistry. The private practitioners showed better understanding about the digital technology. However, to make them familiar with CAD/CAM, dental education programs, workshops and hands on program should be conducted which will enable an emerging dentists who will be well versed with digital dentistry.
Mandibular Ridge Augmentation With Interpositional Osteoplasty To Improve Crown Implant Ratio
Authors: Subramanian Deepa , Varghese Ranjith , Balraman Kannan 
Published: October 2024

Oral rehabilitation with implants is a predictable treatment modality. Long term survival of the implants is influenced by multitude of factors including biological, technical, physiological and biomechanical factors. Among the biomechanical factors, crown implant ratio plays a critical role.
Improper crown implant ratio causes bending effect on the implants due to the horizontal forces during mastication. These forces act on the implant abutment connection area and at the marginal bone compromising the treatment prognosis. To negate this consequence surgically, a ridge augmentation procedure can be a viable option.
This case report is one such scenario wherein inter-positional osteoplasty is used to augment the mandibular anterior ridge with autogenous bone graft from iliac crest along with the simultaneous placement of implants followed by the replacement of missing teeth with a fixed hybrid prosthesis.
Key words:
Crown implant ratio, hybrid prosthesis, sandwich osteoplasty
ROLE OF TECHNOLOGICAL ORIENTATION ON EFFECT OF INTELLECTUAL CAPITAL ON SMALL AND MEDIUM ENTERPRISES (SMES) PERFORMANCE
Authors: Equensen Jimmy Ahwoh , Idris Ismail Tijjani , Malachy O. D. Y. 
Published: October 2024

Most SMEs in Nigeria die within their first five years of existence, a smaller percentage goes into extinction between the sixth and tenth year while only about five to ten percent survive, thrive and grow to maturity, the death of the businesses was largely caused by inadequate intellectual capital and technological orientation. The objective of the study is to examine the relationship between intellectual capital and SMEs performance with the moderating role of technological orientation. The study obtained data through a survey questionnaire. The researcher employed Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS) version 18 for preliminary analyses. For main analysis, the study employed partial least squares (PLS) path modelling. The findings of the study revealed that intellectual Capital has significant effect on Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) performance, technological orientation significantly moderate the relationship between intellectual capital and Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) performance. The study recommended that Owner/managers of SMEs should possess technical, interpersonal, and conceptual skills to effectively plan, lead, organize and control the enterprise effectively leading to increased performance. The study concluded that intellectual capital has significant effect on SMEs performance and technological orientation significantly moderates the relationship between intellectual capital and SMEs performance.
Trvání věcné příslušnosti (v řízení o insolvenční odpůrčí žalobě)
Authors: Tvrdík Ivan 
Published: October 2024

Autor v článku kriticky útočí na ustálenou judikaturu Nejvyššího soudu, podle které se může věcně příslušný soud, jehož příslušnost byla bezpochyby dána v okamžiku zahájení řízení, stát v jeho průběhu věcně nepříslušným v důsledku pouhopouhé změny právního posouzení věci. Na příkladech německé, švýcarské a rakouské právní nauky, úpravy a praxe ukazuje, že zásada trvání příslušnosti, která u nás platí na základě druhé věty § 11 odst. 1 občanského soudního řádu, naopak takovému postupu zabraňuje. Pro určení věcné (a místní) příslušnosti jsou totiž až do skončení řízení rozhodné pouze ty okolnosti, které zde byly v době jeho zahájení. Je-li soud na základě hodnoty nebo právní povahy předmětu sporu věcně příslušný k projednání a rozhodnutí určité věci na začátku řízení, nemůže se jeho příslušnost změnit jen z důvodu změny právního posouzení věci soudem po provedeném dokazování. Příslušnost soudu se odvíjí výlučně jen od žalobního návrhu a žalobních skutkových tvrzení, příp. hmotněprávního posouzení žalobních tvrzení (nikoli od zjištěného skutkového stavu). Odpověď na otázku, který soud je (věcně) příslušný k projednání a rozhodnutí věci, totiž musí být patrná již od počátku řízení a nemůže se zásadně v jeho průběhu měnit. Tomu brání hlavně princip procesní ekonomie, argumenty s ním spojené a procesní vymezení předmětu sporu, jednodušeji řečeno: zásada trvání příslušnosti.
The Role of the Tarteel Application in Maintaining the Memorization of Al-Qur'an Memorizers
Authors: Naufal Ahmad Ghani , Dahliana Yeti , Prasetyo Arif 
Published: October 2024

The Quran is considered the word of Allah and was revealed to the last messenger by the angel Gabriel. It is a religious duty for Muslims to read the Quran, as they believe it to be the only reliable source of life guidance. The Prophet Muhammad SAW was instructed to have specialists write down the verses whenever they were revealed, ensuring that the Quran was constantly maintained. Memorizing the Quran is considered one of the greatest virtues and the highest form of worship before Allah SWT. There are various techniques for memorizing the Quran, including the Sorongan method, which has drawbacks such as lower time efficiency and effectiveness, as well as difficulties with memorization, including boredom and forgetfulness. To make memorizing the Quran easier and more effective, an application has been developed, providing personalized and interactive features tailored to individual needs.
Additionally, the application addresses the monotony of the memorization process and can improve concentration and memory quality. The innovative Tarteel AI technology combines artificial intelligence to make learning the Quran more organized and effective. The application offers benefits such as reciting, memorizing, and searching the Quran. This study employs a descriptive qualitative literature research methodology and uses data reduction, data presentation, and data analysis techniques to acquire reliable data.

Keywords: Application, Tarteel, Memorizing, Al-Qur'an
Curved-pipe flow with boundary conditions involving Bernoulli pressure
Authors: Doresic Tvrtko , Pazanin Igor 
Published: October 2024

In this article, we study the steady-state flow of the incompressible viscous fluid through a thin distorted pipe with an arbitrary central curve. We prescribe the inflow and outflow boundary conditions involving the Bernoulli pressure with a given pressure drop. Using the multiscale expansion technique with respect to the pipe's thickness, we construct the higher-order asymptotic approximation of the flow given by the explicit formulae for the velocity and pressure. We also perform a detailed error analysis justifying the usage of the proposed solution and indicating its order of accuracy.
For more information see https://ejde.math.txstate.edu/Volumes/2024/63/abstr.html
PROTOTYPE PALANG PARKIR OTOMATIS SATU PINTU MENGGUNAKAN SENSOR ULTRASONIK BERBASIS ARDUINO UNO
Authors: Darmawan Erwin 
Published: October 2024

Penggunaan sensor ultrasonik banyak digunakan pada sistem otomasi. Penggunaan nya meliputi untuk pendeteksi sebuah benda, mengukur jarak benda serta, mengkalkulasi jumlah sebuah benda dan lain sebagainya. Pada Pembuatan alat ini sensor ultrasonik digunakan untuk mendeteksi adanya sebuah benda yang berupa kendaraan, hasil pembacaaan di teruskan ke Mikrokontroler Arduino untuk diolah, lalu di teruskan oleh mikrokontroler arduino Uno ke Motor Servo yang berfungsi untuk membuka dan menutup palang parkir. Pada prototype ini mengunakan satu Palang parkir untuk keluar masuknya kendaraan sehingga menggunakan dua sensor ultrasonik, satu motor servo dan Mikrokontroler arduino Uno.
Sistematización y productividad de artesanías de barro en la comunidad de Santa María Cuquila, Tlaxiaco, Oaxaca
Authors: Santiago Ortiz Diana , Barrios Miguel Neydi , Jiménez Velasco Gabriela 
Published: October 2024

La presente investigación se focalizo en el análisis de la problemática de artesanías de barro. El objetivo de esta investigación fue determinar el impacto de la sistematización en la productividad de artesanías de barro en la comunidad de Santa María Cuquila, Tlaxiaco, Oaxaca. Para ello, se realizó la búsqueda y análisis de distintas investigaciones documentales de fuentes primarias y secundarias, de esta manera se obtuvo información para tener una idea clara y precisa de cómo se comportan los factores en el sector artesano de dicha comunidad.
La investigación tuvo un diseño no experimental, descriptivo, documental, correlacional y transversal, debido a que cada uno de los diseños aporta información que complementaron la investigación.
Para la recolección de información cuantitativa se aplicó un cuestionario, visitando a los artesanos que conformaron la muestra, el instrumento integró la medición de dos variables, cada una con 3 dimensiones las cuales fueron: eficiencia, efectividad y producción; recursos, eficiencia y economía.
Se realizó un análisis de confiabilidad para el instrumento por medio de la suma de varianzas. Los resultados mostraron un alfa de Cronbach con un coeficiente de: 0.7505, que muestra una buena confiabilidad del instrumento de medición.
En conclusión, los análisis de regresión y correlación obtuvieron coeficientes de 0.568 y 0.754 respectivamente, el análisis de regresión mostró la relación entre las variables, y el análisis de correlación determinó si existe asociación entre ellas, los coeficientes pueden tomar valores entre -1 y +1 y este valor indica la correlación entre las variables.
Long-term functional results of reconstructive plastic surgery on the pelvic floor
Authors: Mikhelson A. A. , Lazukina M. V. 
Published: October 2024

Background. With all the variety of treatment methods for pelvic organ prolapse (POP), the criteria for cure are reduced to the absence of anatomical defects of the pelvic floor. At the same time, the complete restoration of the physical, psycho-emotional and social components of a woman’s life is practically not taken into account. Studying the quality of life, as well as the sexual function of patients with POP will help to clarify the eﬀectiveness of the synergy of surgical treatment and hardware rehabilitation methods.The purpose of the study is to assess the quality of life and sexual function of women of reproductive age after reconstructive plastic surgery on the pelvic floor in combination with radiofrequency exposure.Material and methods. An open prospective longitudinal study was conducted on 60 patients of reproductive age with stage II-III genital prolapse according to the POP-Q classification. The women were divided into two groups: group 1 — patients who underwent vaginal plastic surgery with their own tissues (n=30); group 2 — patients who, after reconstructive plastic interventions, underwent postoperative rehabilitation using dynamic quadripolar radiofrequency (n=30). Before surgery, 1 month and 1 year after treatment, a survey was conducted to determine the quality of life using the Short Form-36 questionnaire and sexual function using the Female Sexual Function Index and Female Sexual Distress Scale.Research results. The combination of surgical correction of pelvic organ prolapse with subsequent radio wave therapy makes it possible to correct anatomical defects, and at the same time statistically significantly increases the index of quality of life and female sexual function, reducing a woman’s experiences associated with problems in her sexual life.Conclusion. The synergy of surgical methods of correction and postoperative rehabilitation with the use of DCRF contributes to the long-term preservation of the functional results of treatment of pelvic floor incompetence during reproductive age.
Clinical features of gastrointestinal symptoms in women with recurrent course of deep infiltrative endometriosis
Authors: Braslavskaya E. P. , Melkozerova O. A. , Semenov Yu. A. , Mikhelson A. A. 
Published: October 2024

Background. Endometriosis is a chronic multifactorial disease that aﬀects more than 170 million women of reproductive age worldwide, causing pelvic pain syndrome, dyspareunia, and symptoms of gastrointestinal dyspepsia, thereby having a negative impact on the psycho-emotional state of patients. Despite a wide range of medical and surgical treatments, the relapse rate reaches 50%, which is a global economic and social problem.The purpose of the study. To determine the spectrum of clinical features of the gastrointestinal tract in women with recurrent deep infiltrative endometriosis.Materials and methods. The study included 113 patients of reproductive age who underwent surgical treatment of common forms of external genital endometriosis. The main group consisted of 32 patients who underwent repeated surgical treatment due to relapse of deep infiltrative endometriosis, the comparison group — 51 patients without relapse of the disease one year after the primary operation, the control group — 30 patients of reproductive age who did not suﬀer from external genital endometriosis. An analysis of the somatic anamnesis was carried out, as well as questionnaire data on pelvic pain on a visual analogue scale (VAS) and functional bowel disorders in patients with deep infiltrating endometriosis, depending on the status of relapse of the disease.Results and discussion. Patients of the main group suﬀered significantly more often from functional diseases of the gastrointestinal tract (71.9% (23/32) versus 51.3% (26/51) in the comparison group; p = 0.006, the spectrum of which was represented by chronic gastritis and irritable bowel syndrome. In the main group, the clinical manifestations of gastrointestinal dyspepsia before surgical treatment correspond to a moderately severe degree of 17.706 (4.601) points. A significantly higher initial level of functional intestinal disorders was established during subjective assessment in the main observation group: 17.706 (4.601) points versus 10.66 (3.61) points in the comparison group; p=0.001. In women of the main observation group, one month after surgical treatment, there was a significant decrease in subjective assessment of the severity of functional intestinal disorders (from 17.71 (4.60) points to 9.86 (4.73) points; p = 0.001). The integral VAS pain score in the main group was 6.65 (1.53) points, which is significantly higher than in patients in the comparison group without relapse of the disease.Conclusions. The identified clinical and anamnestic predictors of the recurrent course of deep infiltrative endometriosis will allow us to formulate a personalized approach at the pre- and postoperative stage, aimed at preventing relapse of the disease, which will directly improve the psycho-emotional state and quality of life of women.