bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Distribution of Dwarf Crocodile (Osteolaemus Tetraspis Cope, 1861) Populations on the Outskirts of the Ebo Forest: Implications for Conservation
Authors: Ayamba Agbor James , Thomas Tsiaze Kuete , Ajebe Harrison Nnoko , Juscar Ndjounguep , Venceslas Prossie Manual 
Published: February 2024

Purpose: The study was carried out in three riparian areas of the Ebo forest (Iboti, Lognanga and Ndokmem-North zones) to determine the distribution and status of dwarf crocodiles, and environmental factors influencing their distributions.
Materials and Methods: Survey on the various listed sites were carried out during the months of April, May and June 2023. The Qgis software was used to produce the distribution map of dwarf crocodiles in the periphery of the Ebo forest from the coordinates recorded at 11 water points using a GPS and 37 fishermen/ hunters were interview.
Findings: The species were classified according to their status defined according to the IUCN red list protocol. The study showed that of the 11 water points studied, 6 were home to dwarf crocodiles, representing a proportion of 54.54%. Although we did not observed dwarf crocodiles in the watercourses in the Iboti zone, their presence is more established in the Lognanga zone (60%) than in the Ndokmem-north zone (40%). The average density of dwarf crocodiles in the periphery of the Ebo forest is around 0.50 crocodiles/km of riverbank covered. This implies that the population of dwarf crocodiles is decreasing and there is high need to increase conservation efforts to protect it from disappearing within the Ebo forest area.
Implications to Theory, Practice and Policy: To guarantee the survival and viability of crocodiles in the periphery of the Ebo forest, it is necessary to opt for organic agriculture, monitoring the quality of rivers and water bodies and regular ecological monitoring of crocodiles.
Effect of Nano Vitamin E and Selenium Supplementation on Serum Biochemical Profile in Japanese Quails
Authors: BABU S ABHILASH , SIVAKUMAR A V N 
Published: February 2024

This study investigated the impact of nano vitamin E with Selenium on serum parameters in Japanese quails. The experiment involved three groups: a control group (C1) fed a basal diet, a T1 group receiving vitamin E (150mg/kg) and Selenium (0.3mg/kg), and a T2 group receiving nano vitamin E (15mg/kg) and Selenium (0.03mg/kg). Results revealed significant differences (p<0.05) in serum analyses among the groups. The T2 group showed the highest total protein and globulin levels, while the T1 group exhibited the highest total albumin levels. Total cholesterol levels were significantly lower in the T2 group, with the highest HDL cholesterol. LDL cholesterol levels were lower in the T2 group. SGOT and SGPT levels were significantly lower in the T2 group. These findings suggest the potential benefits of nano vitamin E with Selenium in modulating serum biochemistry in Japanese quails.
A Study on the Effect of Housing on Haematological Parameters of Nellore Lambs
Authors: TEJA KASALA VISHNU , SREEDHAR S , CHAKRAVARTHI M  KALYANA 
Published: February 2024

A study was carried out to find out the effect of housing on haematological parameters of Nellore Jodipi lambs. Thirty weaned Nellore ram lambs of 3-4 months age were divided into three groups of ten each. The lambs in Group-I were housed with morum flooring and asbestos roofing with tree shade, while Group-II lambs were housed with morum flooring and asbestos roofing without tree shade and Group-III lambs were housed with elevated slatted flooring and galvalume roofing without tree shade. Temperature and humidity values were significantly (P<0.05) different among all the groups. Lower mean maximum temperature (°C) values were observed in group III (35.53±0.28) when compared to group I (36.22±0.27) and II (37.29±0.25) and the lower average maximum relative humidity (%) was 69.59±2.92 in group III followed by group II (69.88±2.94) and I (70.65±2.96). The mean haematological parameters like RBC, WBC, Hb, PCV were significantly (P<0.05) lower in group III (8.22±1.00×106/μl, 6.99±1.00×103/μl, 10.22±0.08 g/dl, 28.23±1.00 %) when compared to group I (9.66±1.00×106/μl, 9.01±1.00×103/μl, 10.85±0.08 g/dl, 31.27±1.00 %) and II (11.96±1.00×106/μl, 11.73±1.00×103/μl, 13.64±1.00 g/dl, 37.27±1.00%), respectively, whereas, other parameters like MCH, MCV, MCHC are significantly (P<0.05) higher in group III (11.52±1.00 pg, 34.92±1.00 fl, 36.57±1.00 g/dl) when compared to group I (10.23±1.00 pg, 31.85±1.00 fl, 34.02±1.00 g/dl) and II (8.92±1.00 pg, 28.05±1.00 fl, 32.15±1.00 g/dl), respectively. It was concluded that the housing system of elevated slatted flooring with galvalume roofing proved to be effective in controlling heat stress and maintaining normal hematological parameters for better growth performance of Nellore ram lambs..
Urban and Peri-urban Dairy Production System in Semi-arid Region of Uttar Pradesh
Authors: SINGH SHIVANI , SINGH AMIT , NARAYAN SINGH DEEP , RASHMI  , KUMAR SINGH SANJEEV 
Published: February 2024

Urban and peri-urban area are dairy intensive area which provides milk and milk products to the urban areas and thus help to generates regular income to these farmers. With rise in the urbanization the demands of milk and milk products is rising and farmers should be prepared the accelerating demands. The production of dairy animal is mostly influenced by feeding, management, health care and management practices with a clear understanding about scientific knowledge. Therefore, the efforts are made to assess the knowledge level of farmers and the factors affecting the dairy production in urban and peri-urban areas. This study was conducted purposively to assessing the Urban and Peri-urban Dairy production system in semi-arid region of Uttar Pradesh. The information on Urban and Peri-urban Dairy production system was collected using structured interview schedule from 120 households rearing cattle and buffalo from urban and peri-urban area. The results showed that majority of the respondents were having high dairy farming experience and buffalo was the preferred animal rather than cow. Majority of the farmers timely fed colostrum to newly born calves (97.50%) but the practice of feeding mineral mixture to animals is still the matter of concern. Majority of farmers were relying on natural service for breeding their bovines. Majority of farmers cleaned shed at regular interval to avoid infection and majority of them vaccinate their animals against one or the other diseases.
Constraints Perceived by Women Dairy Farmers and Veterinarians regarding Dairy Farming in Guntur District of Andhra Pradesh
Authors: KEERTHI V , ANITHA A , RAO K ANANDA , SUDHAKAR  
Published: February 2024

An investigation was conduct to study the constraints perceived by women dairy farmers and veterinarians on dairy farming in Guntur district of Andhra Pradesh. In technical constraints, majority (94.70%) of women dairy farmers in Narasaraopeta division perceived lack of preservation facility for milk as major constraint whereas majority (85.30%) of women dairy farmers in Guntur division perceived lack of preservation facility for milk as major constraint and majority of women dairy farmers (76.00%) in Pedaravuru division perceived low milk production by local breeds and lack of knowledge in identifying diseases of animals as major constraints. In economic constraints, 90.70% of women dairy farmers in Pedaravuru division perceived high cost of concentrate and other feeds as major constraint whereas 64.00% in Narasaraopeta division perceived low market price for milk as major constraint. and 58.70% in Guntur division perceived low market price for milk as major constraint. Overall majority of farm women (68.44%) in the study area perceived lack of preservation facility for milk was the major technical constraint. Low market price for milk was the major economic constraint perceived by farm women (60.90%) in the study area. It was observed that 75.56% of veterinarians perceived high investment for establishing an entreprise as major constraint in the study area.
Role of opioid use in gastrointestinal obstruction and perforation: A retrospective review
Authors: Bishnoi Divya , Sharma Priyanka , Rathi Anant Kumar 
Published: February 2024

Introduction: Pain is one of the most common complaints that brings a patient to a hospital. For this, usually, the patient might have already consumed various types of pain killer combinations, either prescribed or over-the-counter. In some of these cases, a patient consumes these medicines unmonitored for a long time and then comes with complications, among which gastrointestinal tract obstruction and perforation are the most life threatening.
Materials and methods: Case files from the Department of Surgery were retrieved and studied. Patients were contacted telephonically for details of drug abuse history. These were then further studied in detail.
Results: Forty-eight (68 percent) patients out of a total of 78 had a history of drug abuse. The most commonly abused pain killer was a combination of anti-inflammatory and other salts, which was found in 22 (46 percent) patients, followed by tramadol, NSAIDs, opium, and alcohol (23, 17, 10, and 4 percent, respectively). These groups were comparable in socio-demographic details except in the mean age, occupation, and gender distribution, and the difference was significant (p < 0.01). The most common cause for starting to use any of the above-mentioned pain killer was persistent pain. The most common site of obstruction in drug abusers was the stomach (60 percent), followed by the small intestine (38 percent) and the large intestine (2 percent).
Limitations: (1) This is an observational retrospective record review. (2) Records were studied in hospital settings, so results should be generalized cautiously. (3) Risk of recall bias is present.
Conclusion: Pain killers should always be prescribed with caution and for a short duration. Alternative options for pain relief should be made available, and doctors should be trained. Drug abusers tend to have a gastrointestinal complication at an early age, which means they are prone to further complications and recurrence if the problem is not addressed on time.
ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE IN HEALTHCARE: A REVIEW OF ETHICAL DILEMMAS AND PRACTICAL APPLICATIONS
Authors: Evangel Chinyere Anyanwu  , Chiamaka Chinaemelum Okongwu  , Tolulope O Olorunsogo  , Oluwatoyin Ayo-Farai  , Femi Osasona  , Obinna Donald Daraojimba  
Published: February 2024

The fusion of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and healthcare heralds a new era of innovation and transformation, yet it is not without its ethical quandaries. This comprehensive review traverses the intricate landscape where AI meets healthcare, delving into the ethical dilemmas that arise alongside practical applications. The ethical considerations span a spectrum, encompassing issues of patient privacy, transparency, accountability, and the inadvertent perpetuation of biases within AI algorithms. Privacy concerns emerge as a central ethical dilemma as healthcare providers leverage AI to process vast amounts of patient data. Striking a delicate balance between harnessing the power of AI for diagnostic and predictive purposes and safeguarding sensitive medical information is a critical challenge. Moreover, the review scrutinizes the ethical implications of AI algorithms and their potential to perpetuate biases, inadvertently exacerbating health disparities. A nuanced examination of bias mitigation strategies becomes imperative to ensure that AI technologies contribute to equitable healthcare outcomes. In tandem with ethical considerations, the review illuminates the practical applications reshaping the healthcare landscape. AI-driven diagnostics, predictive modeling, and personalized treatment plans emerge as transformative tools, enhancing clinical decision-making and patient outcomes. The efficient allocation of resources, streamlined workflows, and the acceleration of drug discovery processes showcase the tangible benefits of AI integration. This review aspires to guide healthcare practitioners, policymakers, and technologists in navigating the ethical crossroads of AI in healthcare. By fostering an awareness of ethical pitfalls and emphasizing responsible AI development, stakeholders can collaboratively shape a future where AI augments healthcare delivery, upholds ethical standards, and ultimately improves the quality of patient care.
Keywords: AI, Healthcare, Ethics, Review, AI Application.
Algorithm for Working with Metal Objects in Breast Expander in Radiotherapy
Authors: Panchenko V. R. , Lebedeva Zh. S. , Litvinov A. P. 
Published: February 2024

Purpose: The article is devoted to the analysis of the developed algorithm of contouring minimizing dosimetric deviations during post-mastectomy radiation therapy of patients with breast tissue expanders with a metal port. The influence of the main errors in contouring the critical structures of the above patients on the quality of dosimetric planning is also considered.
Material and methods: Mentor CPX4 tissue expander with a two component SmoothCast medical plastic shell imitating the patient's skin was scanned on three protocols using CT GE Optima 540, the resulting series of slices were contoured by different methods in the Eclipse planning systemand dosimetry evaluated by film dosimetry. Algorithm minimizing a contouring errors was developed.
Results: When contouring on the basis of the developed algorithm, the deviation in dose compared with the value calculated in the planning system was 1.7 %. Contouring on the basis of the above errors gave a deviation in the dose up to 6.7 %.
Conclusion: The developed delineation algorithm can be used both in departments with the presence of CT with the “extended curve” function, and in departments where this function is unavailable in CT.
Computational Fluid Dynamics Modeling of Solar Thermal Dry Reforming of Methane in a Parabolic Trough
Authors: Ho Clifford , Riley Christopher R. 
Published: February 2024

Computational fluid dynamics simulations of solar-thermal dry reforming of methane using a parabolic trough configuration were performed. Parametric simulations of different combinations of gas flow rate, receiver tube emissivity, and geometric concentration ratio were conducted to determine configurations that could achieve the required catalyst temperatures of at least 700 °C to achieve high conversion of CH4 and CO2 to H2 and CO. Results showed that the concentration ratio of the parabolic trough collector had to be increased from ~70 to ~120 and the receiver-tube emissivity had to be reduced to ~0.2 to achieve bulk average catalyst temperatures of greater than 700 °C. Lower gas flow rates also reduced enthalpic heat losses and increased catalyst temperatures.
Time-based sampling: Theory and an application to video reconstruction from events
Authors: Dragotti Pier Luigi 
Published: February 2024

Traditional signal processing is based on the idea that an analogue waveform should be converted in digital form by recording its amplitude information at specific time instants. Nearly all data acquisition, processing and communication methods have progressed by relying on this fundamental sampling paradigm. Interestingly, we know that the brain operates differently and represents signals using networks of spiking neurons where the timing of the spikes encodes the signal's information. This form of processing by spikes is more efficient and is inspiring a new generation of event-based audio-visual sensing and processing architectures.In this talk, we investigate time encoding as an alternative method to classical sampling, and address the problem of reconstructing classes of sparse non-bandlimited signals from time-based samples. We consider a sampling mechanism based on first filtering the input, before obtaining the timing information using a time encoding machine. Leveraging specific properties of these filters, we derive sufficient conditions and propose novel algorithms for perfect reconstruction of classes of sparse signals.We then extend our analysis to multi-dimensional signals and introduce a deep neural networks for the reconstruction of intensity videos from events generated by event-driven cameras. The network is obtained by embedding prior-models in its architecture. We show that this approach leads to simple and yet effective neural networks.
Cas de varicelles compliquées observés dans le service des maladies infectieuses du CHU Yalgado Ouédraogo de Ouagadougou. Burkina Faso
Authors: Savadogo M , Al Et. 
Published: February 2024

Introduction : selon l'Organisation Mondiale de la Santé (OMS), la varicelle est la plus contagieuse des pathologies éruptives. Si la maladie est le plus souvent bénigne, des complications peuvent survenir en cours d’évolution. Nous rapportons quatre cas de complications varicelleuses observés dans le service des maladies infectieuses du CHU Yalgado Ouédraogo, avec comme objectif de contribuer à la prise en charge précoce et adaptée. Observations : les patients étaient majoritairement de sexe masculin (3/4). Leurs âges étaient respectivement de 5 ans,14 ans, 37 ans et 39 ans. Ils résidaient tous dans la ville de Ouagadougou. Une notion de contage familiale a été retrouvée chez tous les patients. Les complications étaient représentées par l’encéphalite, les pneumopathies, les surinfections bactériennes et la thrombopénie. La maladie se manifestait par une éruption caractéristique chez tous les patients, faite de lésions vésiculo-papuleuses, des lésions ombiliquées et prurigineuses. L’éruption était précédée par une fièvre, des céphalées, un malaise, et une anorexie chez tous patients. Elle était profuse chez les patients adultes. Une toux grasse accompagnée de lésions pustuleuses et de dyspnée avait été notée chez deux patients. Sous traitement à base d’antiseptique, d’antihistaminique, d’antiviraux, et d’antibiotiques, l’évolution a été favorable chez tous les patients.
Conclusion : la varicelle est encore responsable de flambées épidémiques dans la communauté comme le témoigne la notion de contage retrouvée chez tous les patients. Les complications de la varicelle ne sont pas rares. Devant tout cas de varicelle, il faut toujours y penser et prendre en charge une éventuelle complication. L’introduction du vaccin anti-varicelleuse dans le PEV contribuera à lutter contre cette maladie et ses complications
COVID-19 : Embolie Pulmonaire aigue sous le vaccin Covishield à l’Hôpital du Mali Aout 2021.
Authors: Traore D , Al Et. 
Published: February 2024

Introduction La pandémie de COVID-19 est une cause permanente de la crise sanitaire mondiale actuelle. À l'heure actuelle, il existe très peu de rapports sur les embolies pulmonaires induites par le vaccin contre le COVID 19. Nous rapportons un cas embolie pulmonaire aigue proximale massive après la vaccination.
Observation : Une femme de 61 ans s'était présentée au service des urgences avec une histoire de 3 jours de douleur thoraciques, dyspnée, 5 jours après avoir reçu sa première dose du vaccin anti-COVID-19 Covishield. Elle a été diagnostiquée d’une thrombose veineuse des membres inférieurs et d'une embolie pulmonaire le 13 Avril 2021. Elle a été hospitalisée pendant 14 jours et suivi en ambulatoire avec un anticoagulant oral. Un lien improbable avec le produit vaccinal a été le score de l’OMS de l’imputabilité. Ceci a été argumente les facteurs de risque du patient (hepatite B, obésité, Diabète et hypertension).
Conclusion Ce rapport de cas a fait l’objet d’une évaluation au sein du comité technique de la pharmacovigilance a conclu un lien improbable entre le vaccin Covishield et la manifestation post vaccinale.
Facteurs associés aux discordances immunovirologiques, aux échecs immunologiques et virologiques chez les patients vivant avec le VIH-1 et suivis à l'hôpital de jour de Bobo-Dioulasso en 2019
Authors: Damolga M , Al Et. 
Published: February 2024

Objectif: Déterminer la prévalence des discordances immunovirologiques, des échecs immunologiques et virologiques et les facteurs associés chez les patients vivant avec le VIH-1 et suivis à l'hôpital de jour de Bobo-Dioulasso.
Méthodes: Cette étude transversale descriptive a été menée de janvier à décembre 2019, incluant les patients séropositifs pour le virus de l'immunodéficience humaine VIH-1 suivis à l'hôpital de jour pour adultes de Bobo-Dioulasso et, ayant bénéficié de deux mesures consécutives de la charge virale et du taux de lymphocytes T CD4 au cours de l'année. Les données extraites de la base de données d'évaluation et de suivi opérationnel des programmes ESTHER ont été analysées à l'aide de STATA et SPSS V.20.0Résultats : Un total de 261 patients a été inclus dans cette étude. L'âge médian de la population étudiée était de 46 ± 10,64 ans, avec une prédominance féminine (70,50%). Nous avons noté que 8 patients étaient en échec immunologique (3,06%) avec une prédominance des personnes mariées et des sujets âgés de 50-59 ans. 115 patients étaient en échec virologique (44,06%) avec une majorité de femmes. La prévalence de la discordance immunovirologique était de (1,92%) avec une prédominance masculine (60%). Parmi les patients présentant une discordance immunovirologique, 60 % étaient âgés de 40 à 49 ans et 60 % étaient mariés.
Conclusion : La prévalence des échecs virologiques était de 44,06% dans notre population étudiée, celles des discordances immunovirologiques et des échecs immunologiques étaient faibles, soit respectivement 1,92% et 3,06%. Les principaux groupes rencontrés dans les discordances immunovirologiques et les échecs immunologiques et virologiques dans notre population d'étude étaient la tranche d'âge 40-59 ans, les femmes de ménage, les personnes mariées et non scolarisées
Circonstances de dépistage et bactériologie des infections urinaires du sujet âgé, Vierzon, France
Authors: Alassani A , Al Et. 
Published: February 2024

Introduction : Les infections urinaires constituent une préoccupation majeure de santé principalement chez les sujets âgés. La présente étude s’est intéressée aux circonstances de dépistage et à la bactériologie des infections urinaires chez les sujets âgés.
Méthode d’étude : Il s’agissait d’une étude transversale, descriptive et analytique qui avait concerné les sujets âgés d’au moins 65 ans ayant une infection urinaire et hospitalisés à l’hôpital de Vierzon. Les variables étudiés étaient relatives aux caractéristiques générales des patients, aux circonstances de dépistage de l’infection urinaire, à la nature des agents pathogènes et leur sensibilité aux antibiotiques.
Résultats : La population d’étude était composée de 150 sujets. Une prédominance féminine était observée avec un sex-ratio de 2. La moyenne d’âge était 84,21 ans ±10,20 ans. La fièvre (66%) et la pollakiurie (22%) étaient les principales circonstances de dépistage de l’infection urinaire. Escherichia coli était la principale cause d’infection urinaire et était retrouvé dans 80% des cas. L’ampicilline, l’amoxicilline et la ticarcilline n’étaient pas actives sur Escherichia coli respectivement dans 15%, 7,5% et 15% des cas.
Conclusion : Escherichia coli est la principale cause d’infection urinaire le plus souvent révélée par la fièvre chez les sujets âgés et a dans la plupart des cas une bonne sensibilité aux antibiotiques.