bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Trends and Predictors of Readmission among Coronary Artery Disease Patients in a Community Heart Hospital in Nepal
Authors: Dhungel Sachin , Samir Gautam  , Samir Gautam  , Bishal KC  , Mazhar Khan  , Rajesh Panjiyar  , Abhishesh Shakya  , Manisha Yadav  , Prayatna Bhattarai  , Lakshmidhawal Dhawal  , Subash Baral  
Published: December 2023

Introduction: Patients of Coronary artery disease after index hospitalization gets readmitted to the same or different hospital for cardiac or noncardiac causes. To study trends of readmission pattern and different factors determining readmission .
Methodlogy: The study is retrospective hospital based study for one year.
Result: Out of 749 admitted patient with coronary artery disease, 143(19%) patients were readmitted. Mean age was 63.3 ± 13.4. There were 88(61.5%) male and 55(38.5%) female. Readmission rate for 30 days was 2.9%, 6 month 7.3% and 1 year 11.2 %. Forty (38%) of readmitted patients had been admitted more than one time. Common presentations were chest pain 60(42%), shortness of breath 42(29.4%), fever 11(7.7%), epigastric pain 9(6.3%), hemiparesis 8(5.6%), dizziness 4(2.8%), hematemesis 2(1.4%), hempoptysis 2(1.4%), black stool 1(0.7%), palpitation 1(0.7%) and loose stool 1(0.7%). Top factors were enlisted were presence of wall motion abnormalities 96(67.1%), anemia 83(58%), diagnostic invasive procedure in past 80 (55.9%), hypertension 76(52.4%), low systolic function 75 (52.4%) , angina 60(43%), diabetes 59(41.3%), heart failure 50(35%) , revascularization( PCI) 50 (35%), infarction 39(27.3 ), COPD 32(22.4%), infections 29(20.3%),acute kidney injury 25 (17.5), hypothyroidism 16(11.2), dyslipidemia 15(10.5), CKD 14(9.8), CVA 13(9.1), APD 12 (8.4), arrhythmia 10 (7%) h/o CABG,10(7%) and UGI bleeding 10 (7%).
Conclusion: Readmission forms nineteen percentage of total admissions and readmission rate calculated within 30 days of admission as 2.9%.
Mathematical Derivations of Actuarial Present Value for the Fully Continuous Whole Life Assurances from the Theoretical Market Price
Authors: Ogungbenle Michael Gbenga , Ezekiel Kessel 
Published: December 2023

Many current mortality tables are computationally Makehamised but technically devoid of continuous key life table functions such as and because of the underlying sophisticated mortality functions and the complex methods of computation which usually do not incorporate the market price. The computationally advanced Moore’s model, which does not endorse the market pricing mechanisms offers one of the most complex analytical results that seems not user friendly in actuarial literature. As a result of the Moore’s complexity, we offer the Gradshteyn and Ryzhik’s analytic integral as an alternative solution to examine the contingency issues involving the estimation of actuarial present values of the continuous whole life annuities. In this study, the objective are to (i) estimate the parameters of GM (1,2) through the method of equidistant points according to the natural order of human age (ii) Apply the mean value theorem to construct the survival probability function under the framework of policy modifications (iii) Develop a closed form pricing formula for the continuous whole life annuity and continuous whole life insurance. The Gradshteyn and Ryzhik’s analytic integral has eliminated the Moore’s complexities associated with symbolic computations such that the continuity assumption applied allows us to compute the continuous life annuity with expedience. Computational evidence further shows that the continuous life annuity reduces with age confirming that life annuities is a decreasing function.
Hyperostotic Sphenoid Wing Meningioma with Proptosis: A Rare Case Report with Literature Review
Authors: Karki Mohan , Roka Yam Bahadur , Thapa Ashish Jung , Bhattarai Narayani , Pandey Sagar Raj 
Published: December 2023

Background: We present a case of proptosis with headache, decrease in vision and orbital pain where patient underwent sphenoid-orbital decompression, and excision of mass, resulting in significant improvement in her vision with complete resolution of proptosis, headache and orbital pain. This study was done to diagnose and evaluate clinical outcome of hyperostotic sphenoid wing meningioma with orbital involvement after surgery.
Case: A 40 year-female presented with severe headache, right eye swelling, periorbital pain and decreasing in vision for two years, and right eye proptosis more severe for three months.
Observations: She underwent right frontotemporal craniotomy with removal of hyperostotic sphenoid wing and excision of meningioma after magnetic resonance imaging demonstrated a right sphenoid wing meningioma extending orbital and middle cranial fossa. She had improvement of her symptoms post-operatively.
Conclusion: Surgical decompression of orbit with total resection of meningioma and sphenoid wing hyperostosis can result in significant improvement in the vision and proptosis.
A Multi-Party Conversation-Based Effective Robotic Navigation System for Futuristic Vehicle
Authors: Yasith R Wanigarathna  , D.N.M. Hettiarachchi  , Ravindra De Silva  , Udaka Ayas Manawadu  
Published: December 2023

In response to the growing need for advanced in-car navigation systems that prioritize user experience and aim to reduce driver cognitive workload, this study addresses the research question of how to enhance the interaction between drivers and navigation systems. The focus is on minimizing distraction while providing personalized and geographically relevant information. The research introduces an innovative in-car robotic navigation system comprising three subsystem models: geofencing,personalization, and conversation. The dynamic geofencing model acquires geographic details related to the user's current location and provides information about required destinations. The personalization model tailors suggestions based on user preferences, while the conversation model, employing two virtual robots, fosters interactive multiparty conversations aligned with the driver's interests. The study's scope is specifically confined to interactive conversations centered on nearby restaurants and the driver's dietary preferences. Evaluation of the system indicates a notable prevalence of neutral expressions amongparticipants during interaction, suggesting that the implemented system successfully mitigates cognitive workload. Participants in the experiments express higher usability and interactivity levels, as evidenced by feedback collected at the study's conclusion, affirming the system's effectiveness in enhancing the user experience while maintaining a driver-friendly environment.
Keywords: Human-Robot Interaction, Multiparty Conversation, In-Car Navigation
Comparative Phyto and Physicochemical Parameters of the Therapeutic Plant Syzygium cumini (L.) Skeels in Jaffna District
Authors: Gowri Rajkumar  , Mihiri R. Jayasinghe  , Vinotha Sanmugarajah  
Published: December 2023

Syzygium cumini (L.) Skeels (Myrtaceae) is an evergreen tree, grown widely in Sri Lanka. It is regularly recognized as jambolan, black plum, and jamun. It is an extensively used therapeutic herbal in the treatment of innumerable illnesses, particularly in Diabetes mellitus in traditional medicine. The goal of the research was to compare the phytochemical and physicochemical properties between the different parts of jambolana tree which is naturally found in Sri Lanka. Proximate estimation of physicochemical properties of dried matured different parts as bark, leaves, fruits, and seeds of the Syzygium cumini havebeen done in the current study rendering to the standard protocols recommended by the World Health Organization (WHO) and Association of Analytical Chemist (AOAC). This study includes electrical conductivity value, moisture content, fat content, and different ash contents analysis. It was found that the leaves had the highest electrical conductivity (16.67±1.53) and the bark had the lowest electrical conductivity (2.44±0.03). The moisture content of the bark was lower (11.30±0.44) in comparison tothat of the seeds (16.34±0.43). Furthermore, the bark had the highest fat content (1.02±0.03) and acid insoluble ash (2.65±0.89), when compared to the seeds (0.65±0.01) and leaves (1.00±0.88) respectively. The seeds had the highest pH (5.39±0.08); total ash (2.18±0.06) and water-soluble ash (5.25±0.55), while the fruits had the highest sulphated ash (1.99±0.55). Qualitative inspection revealed that hot ethanolic seed extracts contained high levels of flavonoids, tannins, phenols, glycosides, alkaloids, terpenoids and quinones, in addition to other parts, which also had high levels of alkaloid content (81.06 mg/g). The current study will contribute useful data in the precise documentation and validation of various parts of S. cumini and may aid in removing contaminants in the preparation of nutraceuticals or medicine.
Keywords: Medicinal Plant, Parts, Parameters, Physicochemical, Phytochemical, Syzygium cumini
PLANEJAMENTO DA REDE VIÁRIA NO MANEJO DE FLORESTA NATIVA UTILIZANDO SIG
Authors: Acosta Fidel Cándano , Sousa Dziubat Adalfredo , Xavier da Silva Gean Marcos , García Marcos Leandro , Martínez Cantón José Luís 
Published: December 2023

O trabalho teve como objetivo planejar a rede de estradas, pátios de estocagem de toras e trilhas de arraste na extração das árvores comerciais na floresta nativa com auxílio dos sistemas de informação geográfica (SIG). As camadas de informações consideradas foram: hidrologia, declividade do terreno e a distribuição das árvores comerciais. Foi calculada a densidade ótima de estradas (DOE) baseada no custo de arraste e no custo de estradas e pátios. A partir da estrada primária foram alocadas as estradas secundárias, os pátios e por fim se alocaram as trilhas primárias e as trilhas secundárias. De acordo com os cálculos da DOE, o espaçamento de 500 m entre estradas e o espaçamento entre pátios 250 m apresentou o menor custo total. Quando comparado com o planejamento convencional, de 400 m entre estradas e 500 m entre pátios, a densidade de estradas diminuiu 5 m/ha, embora o número de pátios tenha aumentado de 18 para 26 e a área total da infraestrutura tenha sido iguais de 1,6 %, porém a produtividade do arraste de toras aumentou em 8,47 m3/h devido à diminuição da distância de arraste em 103,48 m e o custo total da colheita foi reduzido em R$ 2,37/m3.
Palavras-chave: manejo florestal; custo mínimo; planejamento florestal com SIG.

Road network planning in native forest management using GIS

ABSTRACT: The objective of the work was to plan the network of roads, log storage yards and skid trails in extracting commercial trees in the native forest with the aid of geographic information systems (GIS). The layers of information considered were hydrology, the slope of the land, and the distribution of commercial trees. The optimal road density (DOE) was calculated based on the cost of skidding and the cost of roads and storage yards. From the primary road, the secondary roads were allocated, then the courtyards, and finally, the primary and secondary skid trails were allocated. According to DOE calculations, the spacing of 500 m between roads and the spacing between yards of 250 m had the lowest total cost. When compared to conventional planning, of 400 m between roads and 500 m between yards, the density of roads decreased by 5 m/ha, although the number of yards increased from 18 to 26 and the total infrastructure area was equal to 1 .6%, however log dragging productivity increased by 8.47 m3/h due to the reduction in the skidding distance by 103.48 m and the total harvest cost was reduced by R$ 2.37/m3.
Keywords: forest management; minimum cost; forest planning with GIS.
Determining The Concentration of Heavy Metals in Soil Contaminated with Crude Oil at Al-Kasak and Al-Qayyarah Sites According to Environmental Indices of Pollution
Authors: younis Basil 
Published: December 2023

Contaminated soil samples were collected from Al-Kasak refinery and Al-Qayyarah refinery in western and southern Nineveh, at specific distances in six dimensions (0, 50, 100, 150, 200, 300) meters from the source of pollution, to study the concentrations of heavy metals Pb, Mn, Ni, Cd, and the effect of oil refinery pollutants on some soil pollution standards, in addition to some physical and chemical properties of the soil and their concentrations. The results showed an increase in the concentration of heavy metals in the soil near the sources of pollution, with cadmium significantly superior to Al-Qayyarah site over Al-Kasak site (491.744) mg/kg, and lead, nickel and manganese recorded a higher concentration at Al-Kasak site compared to Al-Qayyarah site (166.356, 114.687, 36.487) mg/kg, respectively, and the order of mineral elements in the two study sites was Cd>Pb>Ni>Mn.
As for the Contamination Factor (CF), it was Cd > Pb > Ni > Mn with values of 684.50, 9.91, 5.13, and 0.1701, where the concentration factor was highly polluted for cadmium and lead, and with significant contamination for nickel, while manganese was low in contamination, cadmium recorded severe pollution at Al-Qayyarah site compared to Al-Kasak site, while lead, nickel and manganese recorded significant contamination at Al-Kasak site compared to Al-Qayyarah. In addition, the pollution load index (PLI) was at the level of 5.81, 4.67 highly polluted at D1 and D2, while the rest of the percentages were at the level of 2, moderate pollution, Al-Kasak site had the highest pollution (PLI) value of (6.28), while the ecological risk (ER) averaged (20534.88, 16896.71, 19867.11, 19063.14, 18721.07, 18888.61), which indicates that all the sites had very high pollution, and the ecological risk index was also within the limits of very high pollution, with the highest value on D1 recorded (20568.45), and the potential ecological risk of cadmium was very high at Al-Qayyarah site with a value of (19410.95) compared to Al-Kasak site, where the ecological risk of lead, nickel and manganese was very high, and the ecological risk indices for Al-Qayyarah site were high compared to Al-Kasak site. The aim of the study is to estimate the concentration of heavy metals, according to environmental indices and the impact of oil refineries on the ecosystem in raising the level of heavy metal concentration.
OTIMIZAÇÃO DO CRESCIMENTO VEGETATIVO E PRODUTIVIDADE DA MANDIOCA POR MEIO DE BIOESTIMULANTE E MÉTODOS DE CULTIVO
Authors: Chavans Paolino Thais , Martins Rezende Murillo , Cordeiro Malenowtch João Vitor , Mendonça de Carvalho Alex , Tadao Teramoto Erico , Ferrari Samuel 
Published: December 2023

A intensificação da produção, vem instigando o desenvolvimento de novas tecnologias. O presente trabalho teve como objetivo avaliar a resposta no desenvolvimento vegetativo e produtivo da mandioca, frente a métodos de cultivos e aplicação de hormônios vegetais. Foram conduzidos dois experimentos a campo com a cultura da mandioca de mesa. (a) Primeiro experimento - 4 doses de biorregulador vegetal Stimulate® (0, 0,5, 1 e 1,5 L ha-1 do produto comercial) aplicadas via sulco de plantio sobre as manivas da variedade branca; e dois modos de preparo de solo, sendo um, subsolagem e gradagem e o outro sem preparo do solo. (b) Segundo experimento - 4 doses de biorregulador vegetal Stimulate® (0, 0,25, 0,5 e 1,0 L ha-1 do produto comercial); e dois modos de aplicação, sendo o primeiro via sulco de plantio sobre as manivas da variedade amarela, e o segundo via foliar aos 90 dias após o plantio (DAP). O plantio da mandioca sem o revolvimento do solo, indicam superioridade na quantidade, comprimento e produtividade de raízes, além de maior peso da parte aérea. A utilização de doses de bioestimulante, possibilitou maior desenvolvimento vegetativo em altura, diâmetro e peso da parte aérea, além de maior comprimento de raízes.
Palavras-chave: manihot esculenta; hormônios vegetais; preparo solo.

Optimization of vegetative growth and sweet cassava yield through biostimulant and cultivation methods

ABSTRACT: The intensification of production in the same area has instigated the development of new technologies. The present work aimed to evaluate the response in the vegetative and productive development of sweet cassava, compared to cultivation methods and plant hormones application. Two field experiments were conducted with sweet cassava cultivation. (a) First experiment - 4 doses of plant bioregulator Stimulate® (0, 0.5, 1 and 1.5 L ha-1 of the commercial product) applied in planting furrow on the stems of the white variety; and two modes of soil preparation, one being subsoiling and harrowing and the other without soil preparation. (b) Second experiment - 4 doses of plant bioregulator Stimulate® (0, 0.25, 0.5, and 1.0 L ha-1 of the commercial product); and two modes of application, the first in planting furrows on the yellow variety stems and the second in the foliar application at 90 days after planting (DAP). Planting sweet cassava without disturbing the soil indicates superiority in the quantity, length and roots yield, and greater weight of the aerial part. The use of biostimulant doses allowed greater vegetative development in height, diameter and weight of the aerial part, in addition to greater root length.
Keywords: manihot esculenta; plant hormones; soil tillage.
Response of garlic varieties growth towards the use of biological fertilizer
Authors: Dewi Suryani , Zainuddin Dian Utami , Angka Andi Werawe 
Published: December 2023

This study aimed to identify the response of local and imported garlic varieties' growth to biological fertilizer. The research was conducted in the Majene Regency, West Sulawesi, which began from April to July 2020. The research was arranged in a two-factor factorial Completely Randomized Design with 3 replications. The first factor is the variety of garlic which consists of two varieties, namely Sangga Sembalun and Kating. The second factor is the fertilizer that consists of three types, namely Trichoderma sp., Streptomyces sp., and Trichoderma sp. plus Streptomyces sp. The observations were made at the age of 7, 15, 30, and 45 DAS (Days After Sowing) where the parameters measured were the height of the plant (cm), the number of leaves (blade), the diameter of the bulb (cm) for each treatment. The observation data will be analyzed using the analysis of variance. The analysis of variance for the observation data used the F-test at a 5% significance level. Statistically, the findings of the research show that the treatments given are not significantly affected all parameters observed. The highest mean score on the treatment of biological fertilizers was the Trichoderma sp. plus Streptomyces sp. bacteria on both varieties tested. The results showed that in general, the biological fertilizer Trichoderma sp. plus Streptomycetes sp., gave better results, but it cannot be concluded that the imported Kating variety gave a better response than the local Sangga variety to all parameters, because the morphological or genetic characteristics of Kating and Sangga Sembalun may be also different.
LEITURA QUE SALVA: UM PROJETO DE INCENTIVO À LEITURA E ESCRITA COMPARTILHADA ENTRE ESTUDANTES DA EJA E DA PEDAGOGIA
Authors: PURIFICAÇÃO MARIA CLARA MARQUES DA , NEVES CAROLINE DA CONCEIÇÃO , ARAÚJO JARCILENE MARIA SOUSA DE , SILVA 4GABRIELA MARIA DA , SILVA RENATA CARVALHO DA 
Published: December 2023

Este trabalho é o desdobramento de uma pesquisa exploratória de caráter qualitativo a partir de entrevistas semi-estruturadas junto aos atores de uma escola na comunidade de Céu Azul em Camaragibe-PE, por estudantes do curso de Pedagogia do Centro Universitário Brasileiro - UNIBRA, com foco nas vivências dos educandos da Educação de Jovens e Adultos - EJA. A partir das experiências dos educandos, foi elaborado o projeto interventivo intitulado “Leitura que Salva”. O objetivo do trabalho foi incentivar a leitura e a escrita entre os jovens e adultos dessa escola pública nessa comunidade. A relevância deste trabalho é a importância de construir práticas educativas de alfabetização e letramento voltadas para o processo de produção criativa por parte do educandos da EJA, o fortalecimento da autoestima e do empoderamento desses educandos, valorizando seu protagonismo e suas histórias de vida, bem como, a cultura local. O trabalho teve como fundamentação teórica o percurso histórico da EJA no Brasil, os estudos freireanos e os pressupostos da Alfabetização e do Letramento na perspectiva das autoras como Magda Soares e Emília Ferreiro. A metodologia envolveu a coleta e análises dos dados obtidos nas entrevistas, o planejamento e a execução de atividades envolvendo coleta e doações de livros, rodas de diálogos, palestras diversas e filmes de animação sobre Literatura de Cordel. Os educandos se engajaram na criação de um livro de autobiografia e um livreto de Literatura de Cordel, e demonstraram protagonismo e empoderamento em seus relatos e produções. Percebemos que o projeto obteve resultados mais que satisfatórios, pois foram atividades e palestras muito significativas, e vivências transformadoras como podemos perceber nos relatos dos educandos envolvidos.
A INCLUSÃO DO ALUNO COM TRANSTORNO DO ESPECTRO AUTISTA – TEA NA REDE MUNICIPAL DE ENSINO E SEUS DESAFIOS
Authors: DANTAS NATÁLIA PEREIRA , OLIVEIRA DÉBORA BENÍCIO ALVES 
Published: December 2023

O presente trabalho apresenta uma discussão acerca da inclusão do aluno autista e seus desafios na rede municipal de ensino, sobretudo o 2º ano do ensino fundamental da escola Municipal Professora Maria Nilza localizada na cidade de Salgueiro-PE. Para tanto, o objetivo cumpre em conhecermos mais sobre esse assunto e, ao mesmo tempo, compreender como vem ocorrendo a inclusão na rede municipal de ensino e quais seus desafios. A discussão, teoricamente está fundada nos estudos do Instituto Rodrigues Mendes (2022), Constituição Federal (1988), Lei de Diretrizes e Base 9.394/96, Diretrizes Curriculares Nacionais para a educação Básica, Convenção de Salamanca (1994), Santos (2008), dentre outros. Nesse sentido, foi realizado uma pesquisa qualitativa, exploratória descritiva. Baseado em pesquisa qualitativa, de campo, ao qual foi aplicado um questionário semiestruturado para a professora da respectiva turma, cuidadora, mãe atípica e coordenadora da referida escola. Os resultados apontam que a escola acima citada tenta ao máximo fazer com que haja a inclusão dessas crianças que necessitam de um acompanhamento mais especializado, desde atividades adaptadas, interação com os demais estudantes até atividades dentro e fora da escola, enfim, é feito todo um engajamento para que essa inclusão aconteça, embora nem sempre seja uma tarefa fácil, podendo considerar os desafios e características únicas que isso acarreta. Embora o acesso ao ensino inclusivo ser garantido por lei, constata-se que o caminho para a inclusão destas crianças é no entanto, longo e difícil. Portanto é um desafio continuo e que devem-se continuar questionando para que uma educação de qualidade seja o objetivo geral da educação.