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Platelet-rich plasma efficacy in alopecia areata patients with normal and elevated levels of antibodies against thyroglobulin and thyroid peroxidase
Authors: Abadjieva Tsvetana I. , Todorova Lidiya N. , Gardjeva Petya A. , Murdjeva Mariana A. 
Published: February 2024

Aim: To evaluate and compare the efficacy of platelet-rich plasma (PRP) therapy in alopecia areata (AA) patients with normal and with elevated levels of anti-thyroglobulin antibodies and/or anti-thyroid peroxidase antibodies.
Materials and methods: The study included 30 AA patients divided into two groups: AA patients with normal (Group 1) and with elevated antithyroid antibodies (Group 2). PRP was applied in three consecutive monthly sessions. Treatment results were evaluated by clinical photography, assessment of scalp hair, trichoscopy, and assessment of patients’ quality of life.
Results: The mean age of patients was 42.10 years, 23 (76.6%) patients were with normal and seven (23.3%) were with elevated antithyroid antibodies. Eleven (50%) patients from Group 1 had significant hair growth, of which ten with AA partialis (45.5%), one with AA reticularis (4.6%). Two patients with alopecia reticularis and two with alopecia totalis had insignificant hair growth. Worsening was found in four patients with alopecia reticularis and alopecia totalis. In Group 2 one patient with alopecia partialis (14.3%) had a significant hair growth, five patients with alopecia reticularis and one with alopecia totalis had insignificant hair growth, and none of the patients worsened.
Conclusions: PRP therapy was effective in patients with mild to moderate form of AA and most had normal antithyroid antibodies. Patients with severe AA, AA ophiasis and alopecia totalis, with normal and elevated antibodies, did not benefit from PRP therapy.
On the narratives of the joys and aporias of individuation: the approximation of youth practices in the Brazilian popular neighborhoods
Authors: Pinheiro Leandro R. , Caregnato Célia E. 
Published: February 2024

Les discussions proposées dans cet article se situent dans le cadre de la sociologie de la jeunesse et narrent des pratiques juvéniles dans des quartiers populaires, en vue de les articuler analytiquement à des processus d'individuation dans des contextes quotidiennement traversés de marqueurs d'inégalité sociale. Nous cherchons ainsi à comprendre comment des jeunes participent au circuit du football et à celui de la musique funk brésilienne, en soulignant la manière dont ils font face aux défis structurels évoqués dans leurs expériences. Pour y parvenir, nous nous appuyons notamment sur les contributions de Danilo Martuccelli et recourons, sur le terrain, à l'observation ethnographique et à des entretiens narratifs complémentaires, réalisés dans deux territoires socialement vulnérables de la ville de Porto Alegre, au Brésil. À partir de nos incursions, nous considérons que les pratiques sur place engendrent des inscriptions mnémoniques de joie, au milieu d'individuations agentiques et de performances singularistes, renvoyant à la fois à l'historicité loco-interactionnelle et aux apories existentielles dans « l’épreuve de soi ».
Cateter central de inserção periférica e custos associados à assistência de enfermagem: revisão integrativa/ Peripherally inserted central catheter and costs associated with nursing care: an integrative review
Authors: Gomes Lima Zandonadi Maithê , Bolorino Natacha , Fernanda Tiroli Carla , Negrão Guassú Nogueira Danielly , Meneguetti Pieri Flávia 
Published: February 2024

Objetivo: Analisar a produção científica sobre os custos associados ao uso do cateter central de inserção periférica na assistência de enfermagem à pacientes hospitalizados. Método: Revisão integrativa em que a estratégia de busca foi elaborada por meio da estratégia PICo, um total de 688 artigos, inicialmente, foram encontrados, após leitura de título e resumo, restaram 11 artigos para leitura na íntegra, destes, seis foram inclusos na revisão. Resultados: As evidências deste estudo apontaram ser importante incluir nos cálculos de custos, os dados de consumo de materiais, mão de obra, medicamentos, soluções, manutenção do cateter, manejo das complicações e ainda os custos com depreciação dos equipamentos utilizados durante a inserção. O uso das tecnologias durante a assistência de enfermagem reduz os custos associados. A utilização do ultrassom durante a implantação do cateter apresentou menores custos em relação á implantação às cegas, devido a menor incidência de complicações. A técnica beira-leito mostrou-se mais econômica. Quanto ao custo total citado nos estudos, houve uma variação de US$215,68 a US$881,81. Conclusão: Conhecer os custos associados à assistência de enfermagem ao cateter central de inserção periférica em pacientes hospitalizados pode contribuir para a otimização dos insumos, minimização dos custos gerados às instituições e para a melhoria da qualidade assistencial.
Liquid Metal Embedded Elastomers as High-performance S-TIM Replacements
Authors: Feller Keyton 
Published: February 2024

Thermal interface materials are used as part of comprehensive thermal management strategies in modern electronic devices, ranging from personal computers to automotive and server applications. One crucial material is the thermal interface material that goes in between the die and heat spreader, called the TIM1 material. Key desirable properties of TIM1 materials include: easy application, low thermal resistance, high electrical resistivity, and robustness to thermal cycling and bake. Aiming to achieve these properties, popular choices of TIM1 include gap fillers (rubbery thermal pads), thermal greases (fluidlike polymer TIMs with suspended metal-oxide particles such as aluminum and zinc oxides), solid TIMs (such as sintered silver and indium), and liquid metals (such as Gallium Indium Tin alloys). However, as power densities in semiconductor packages have increased dramatically in recent years, thermal engineers are finding it difficult to find TIMs that have suitably low thermal resistance and can survive the attendant extreme thermal cycling profiles. Recently, researchers have proposed using liquid metal embedded elastomers (LMEEs) as thermal interface materials, leading to Arieca Inc. developing a TIM1 LMEE suitable for the most demanding of applications. In this presentation, we explore the application of LMEEs as a TIM1, subjecting LMEEs to a test suite spanning a wide range of material properties, ranging from complex viscosity to DSC, TGA, and even measuring thermal resistance before and after applying strains of 380% to an interface bonded together using only LMEE. We find that by adjusting the polymer composition, cure temperatures can be tuned, without significantly affecting thermal reliability. Additionally, we observe thermal resistance approaching 2 mm2K/W in an ASTM D5470 test setup, and highlight how this range of properties can be used to directly bond two surfaces together without a lid sealant and maintain good thermal contact. Finally, we conclude with some remarks to highlight the expanding opportunities on the technological frontier opened up by this class of advanced packaging materials.
Leveraging AI and ML to Augment Advanced Semiconductor Packaging Design and Verification
Authors: Felton Keith , Ferguson John , Viklund Per 
Published: February 2024

Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning (ML), and Deep Learning (DL) are entering more and more areas of our lives and electronic design and verification are no exceptions. This paper will discuss AI /ML/DL in the context of being used for Physical Design and Physical Verification of advanced heterogeneous semiconductor package design. The paper will cover basic concepts such as: What is AI? What is ML? What is DL? and explain in what ways they are different. It will discuss for what type of problems these technologies are useful and sometimes offer unique solutions. The paper will also briefly touch on where they are not suitable. Training Machine Learning solutions require access to training data and the paper will briefly touch on what training data is and the unique IP and ownership challenges that come with this. Finally, this paper will conclude with real-world challenges and examples in EDA specifically in the areas of semiconductor package prototyping/planning in the concept of signal assignments and system level signal optimization and applications for physical verification and hereunder, run best practices and improved debugging.
Keys to Successful and Stable On-Shore Packaging and Advanced Packaging Defense Industrial Base
Authors: Will Jim 
Published: February 2024

Autonomous and next generation applications leverage a Supply Chain to enable integration of Technologies such as sensors, MEMs, computing, memory, communications, and other functions in a SiP that drives SWaP advancements. A healthy, open and stable Ecosystem supporting what can best be described as a ‘toolbox’ for various solution spaces is the foundation for our on-shore industrial base. Given the applications range, there is not a single solution and source to support the USG and Defense needs as is evident from the Digital and RF paths defined in DoD’s SHIP Program. Key needs and considerations will be presented as Industry and the USG engage to implement creative solutions to on-shore, stabilize and address gaps in the Ecosystem. This talk will promote the Ecosystem for strategic and enabling capabilities supporting HI, 2.5 and 3D such as WLFO and Si Interposers that will serve to maintain or promote our Technological Advantage and protect our warfighters. SkyWater’s complimentary AP capabilities and roadmap supporting the Ecosystem will be discussed.
Determinants of mobile application adoption among micro-entrepreneurs
Authors: Slinger Emmanuel I. , Pather Shaun , Du Plessis Marieta 
Published: February 2024

Background: Since the onset of the global pandemic, unemployment has increased to new levels. As a consequence, the need to stimulate economic growth through the development of the micro-enterprise sector has become a central vehicle to decrease unemployment and stimulate economic growth. The problem, however, is that despite the potential benefits of digitisation, the micro-enterprise sector has been unable to effectively integrate information and communication technologies (ICTs) into the fabric of their operations.Objectives: The objective of this study was to investigate the factors that influence the adoption and use of mobile applications for micro-enterprise operations in South Africa.Method: A quantitative methodology using a survey design was used to collect data from a sample of entrepreneurs, with 221 responses.Results: Performance expectancy (PE) and effort expectancy (EE) positively influence the micro-entrepreneurs’ behavioural intention (BI) to adopt and use mobile applications, while social influence (SI) has no impact on the same. Facilitating conditions (FC) and BI are the strongest determinants of mobile application adoption and use for micro-enterprise operations.Conclusion: All the constructs of the unified theory of acceptance and use of technology (UTAUT) model showed a satisfactory level of reliability and discriminant validity, which was confirmed by testing the measurement model against two competing models. The UTAUT model is a good predictor of the intention to adopt and use mobile applications for micro-enterprise operations.Contribution: The findings provide parameters to develop a focussed strategy to catalyse the adoption and subsequent use of mobile applications among micro-entrepreneurs. It further informs initiatives to close the gap of a known reluctance in using technology among micro-enterprises.
Reintroduction of large carnivores in Europe: a case study on frictions between rules of law and rules of nature
Authors: Fleurke Floor 
Published: February 2024

Scientists have announced the Anthropocene as a geological epoch in which human impacts have become dominant, and the human/nature dichotomy seems to have been transcended. This article examines if, and under what conditions, the obligation to maintain or restore natural habitats and species of wild fauna at favourable conservation status under EU Nature protection law (Habitats Directive) includes obligations for EU member states to reintroduce species against the dynamic backdrop of the Anthropocene.
The dynamics of the Anthropocene pertain to time (past or historical versus present or current presence of a species within a particular habitat), space (native or indigenous ecosystem versus human-induced or anthropogenically changed ecosystem or habitat) and ontologies (‘natural’ versus ‘human’ reintroduction). Focusing on the particular issue of the ‘restoration’ and ‘reintroduction’ of populations of large carnivores – so-called keystone species – in the EU, these temporal, spatial and conceptual dimensions (nature/human dichotomy) of the Habitats Directive are explored in the context of three concrete reintroduction scenarios. Considering this setting, what have the obligations to maintain and to restore come to imply, and is a disconnect emerging between the relatively static ‘rules of law’ and dynamic ‘rules of nature’?
Road Carrying Capacity Assessment of the Heterogeneous Traffic System of Kolkata
Authors: Mondal Malay , Dey Nayan , Das Payel 
Published: February 2024

As an important component of the urban transportation system, the urban road network plays a crucial role in urban spatial structure, urban traffic operations, and socio-economic activities. The significance of capacity analysis and traffic operations helps in identifying the traffic condition and structure in urban areas in Kolkata city. Traffic congestion is a unique situation when the number of vehicles is much greater than the road-carrying capacity. A growing urban area creates complex problems in daily life with traffic. Technologies have continued to impact society over the years, improving our standard of living and quality of life. Advances in telecommunications, the Internet of Things, cloud and edge computing, scalable storage, and data analytics have made fast computing and data-empowered insights. Road carrying capacity has been measured using speed modeling, PCU (Passenger Car Unit) method, and vehicle area occupancy method. Sinthi More, Chiria More, Shyambazer, Park Circus 7 point, Sealdah, Central Avenue, Strand Road, Maniktala, Rajabazer, Girish Park, Science city more, Panchanna Gram, Tapsia More, Minto Park, P.G.Hospital, Hestings, Golpark, Goriahat more, Kalighat, Taratala auto stand, Behala police station, Behala Chowrasta, Patuli Jheel Park, Goria sitala mandir, Green view, Ruby, Nature park, Garden reach police station, Metiabruz, Chowbaga, Ajay Nagar junction points (31survey point) have been taken for this survey. About Thirteen roads have been taken in Kolkata city to do this project. The average vehicle velocity is 19.2 km/h in Kolkata city.
Isolation and Identification of S. aureus in Urinary Tract Infection
Authors: Elzouki Eman Muftah , Eljamay Salwa Muftah , Elzouki Salma Awad 
Published: February 2024

Urinary Tract Infection (UTI) defines a condition in which the urinary tract is infected with a pathogen causing inflammation which is a common, distressing, and occasionally life-threatening condition. Staphylococcus aureus is frequently isolated from urine samples obtained from long-term care patients. The significance of staphylococcal bacteriuria is uncertain. We hypothesized that S. aureus is a urinary pathogen and that colonized urine could be a source of future staphylococcal infection. Methods: This study focused on the frequency of S. aureus and its antibiotic susceptibility in different gender in the Derna District. A total of 200 UTI cases were reviewed in this study from Augustus 2022 to October 2022. Midstream specimens of urine, preferably of the first-morning void were collected from known UTI patients. Cultural and biochemical characterization of S. aureus Results: During this study period 200 samples were received, and from these samples, 170 bacterial isolates were obtained. Out of 170 isolates 160 were identified as S.aureus. Out of this predominant numbers were that of S.aureus 160 (94%), followed by other bacterial isolated 10 (6%). Also, it is shown that the highest number of S. aureus isolated were from married females (57.3%) followed by a male (42.7%). And it is showing 69.3% sensitivity toward Ciprofloxacin. Followed by Teicoplanin which shows 25.3% sensitivity, piperacillin, and Ofloxacin showed the lowest sensitivity. Thus our study showed that there were statistically significant differences between the isolated S. aureus and age, gender, and marital status. We concluded that ciprofloxacin is a better antibiotic used for S. aureus.
Assessment of the region’s labor resources
Authors: Ковалева И.В. , Харинова О.В. 
Published: February 2024

В статье анализируется трудовой потенциал региона как основной фактор его социально-экономического развития. Конкурентоспособность региона во многом определяется наличием трудовых ресурсов, что является основным фактором в создании валового регионального продукта. Тенденция снижения численности населения региона рассматривается как негативное явление в плане устойчивого развития региона. Сохраняющийся низкий уровень средней фактической заработной платы в регионе способствует оттоку трудоспособного населения, тем самым подрывая трудовой потенциал региона.
The article analyzes the labor potential of the region as the main factor in its socio-economic development. The competitiveness of the region is largely determined by the availability of labor resources, since it is the main factor in creating the gross regional product. The trend of population decline in the region is considered as a negative phenomenon in terms of sustainable development of the region. The continued low level of average actual wages in the region contributes to the outflow of the working-age population, thereby undermining the labor potential of the region.
Big Data in Medicine: Analysis of Medical Data as the Foundation for Innovations in Diagnosis, Treatment, and Healthcare Management
Authors: Пальмов С.В. , Тюрина Д.А. 
Published: February 2024

Данная статья рассматривает современные тенденции и перспективы использования больших данных в медицине, фокусируясь на инновациях в области диагностики, лечения и управления здравоохранением. Проанализированы предпосылки к применению цифровых технологий в современной медицине. Описаны способы применения Big Data в данной сфере и методы, позволяющие оптимизировать процессы внутри медицинских организаций. В конце статьи выявлены риски, связанные с использованием больших данных, а также подведены итоги.
The paper scrutinizes contemporary trends and prospects concerning the utilization of Big Data in medicine, with a specific emphasis on advancements in the domains of diagnosis, treatment, and healthcare administration. The preconditions for the implementation of digital technologies in contemporary medicine have been thoroughly examined. The modalities of deploying Big Data in this field, as well as the methodologies enabling the optimization of processes within medical entities, have been expounded upon. Towards the conclusion of the paper risks affiliated with the utilization of Big Data have been identified, thereby allowing for the formulation of pertinent conclusions.
The Challenges of Human Security in the Horn of Africa: The Case of Somaliland.
Authors: Bile Abdillahi Mohamed 
Published: February 2024

Purpose: In the Horn of Africa the main challenges to human security in this region have originated from political and state fragility, resource scarcities, and environmental degradation. Human security is arrayed against escalating communal violence, small arms proliferation, and massive movements of people within and beyond the region. Since 1991 the people of Somaliland have successfully established a peaceful and relatively stable state and community. They have managed a process of reconciliation, demobilized the local militias, restored law and order, and held numerous rounds of peaceful elections. Peace, stability, national and state security were enhanced which allowed normal patterns of trade and other economic activities to resume. Therefore the main objective of this study is to analyze the contemporary situation of human security in Somaliland and to figure out the key challenges of human security that faced Somaliland since post 1991and its performance in subject matter.
Methodology: The study is exploratory as well as descriptive research designs. Where qualitative data were collected and used. For selection of respondents, non- probabilistic sampling techniques, particularly purposive sampling technique were applied.
Findings: The study found that Somaliland had made relatively advancement for political, economic, health, personal and community securities post 1991. In addition, the study found that the environmental security challenges in Somaliland are many and complex in nature and Somaliland has chronically food insecure since 1991 due to lack of commitment of the government for realizing food security in the country, frequent natural and man-made disasters that erodes the livelihood base of the community. Also the study found that, Lack of international recognition, Terrorism activities in Somalia are major external challenges of human security in Somaliland. While a high unemployment rate, corruption, weak of governmental institutions and recurrent droughts are the dramatic internal challenges of the realization of human security in the country.
Unique Contribution to Theory, Policy and Practice: Moreover, the study recommends that the government of Somaliland is required to engage human security notions by employing effective strategies and policy directions, to realize wellbeing of the Somaliland society which would promote both human security and state security since these two concepts are interrelated. Also the study recommends to Somaliland government should Review, evaluate and develop agricultural policies, health policies, environmental policies, economic policies and the legislative and institutional framework on a regular basis for the purpose of promoting and ensuring human security in the country.