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Groundwater Potential Zone demarcating using GIS Technique: A Case Study in Harur Taluk, Dharmapuri District, Tamilnadu
Authors: Arivazhagan A. , Senthilkumar M. 
Published: August 2023

Abstract
Groundwater availability and supplies around the world are under tremendous pressure as a result of climatic changes by recent decade over. The requirement to assess the groundwater potential in this case area for productivity of aquifers grows as the need for drinking water for human use, agriculture, and industrial applications rises worldwide. Since it provides quick information on the water supply for future developments and management at the village level, geographic information systems have been increasingly important in groundwater exploration in recent years. In sequence to define the groundwater potential target at the village level in the harur Taluka of the Dharmapuri District, Tamil Nadu, the present study has been chosen. In the current study, a geographic information system and analytical tools were used. For the purpose of defining the groundwater potential zone, a total of seven theme layers such as geology, geomorphology, lineament density, drainage density, rainfall, soil, and slope were produced and researched. All of the themed maps' weights are based on each class's attributes and water potential capacity. Cross-validating the output's accuracy with local groundwater prospects yielded a technique accuracy score of about 90%. This led to the classification of the groundwater potential zone are classed as high, moderate, low, and extremely low. The analysis shows that a moderate groundwater potential zone covers about 59% of the Harur Taluka. Zones with low and high groundwater potential are found in 11% and 29% of the total areas, respectively. Only a very small number of locations fall under very high to very low potential zones reported.
Knowledge and Practices regarding Guideline-directed Medical Therapy for Heart Failure with Reduced Ejection Fraction (HFrEF) among Physicians in Beijing, China: a Cross- sectional Study
Authors: Xie Ying , Wang Yintang , Geng Yu , Zhao Lanting , Wang Fei , She Fei , Zhang Ping 
Published: August 2023

Abstract

Background
Heart failure with reduced ejection fraction (HFrEF) is an important cause of morbidity and mortality. This study aimed to evaluate the knowledge and practices of physicians in Beijing toward the use of guideline-directed medical therapy (GDMT) for HFrEF.
Methods
This cross-sectional study enrolled physicians at 13 districts of Beijing between November 2022 and December 2022. A self-administered questionnaire was designed that included demographic, knowledge and practice dimensions.
Results
The study included 290 physicians (females, 63.79%). The average knowledge score was 28.23 ± 9.03 (total score: 43), indicating a moderate level of knowledge. Knowledge gaps were identified in areas such as the use and dosing of angiotensin receptor-neprilysin inhibitors (ARNIs), beta-blockers, mineralocorticoid receptor antagonists (MRAs) and sodium-glucose cotransporter-2 (SGLT2) inhibitors. A higher knowledge score was associated with higher qualifications, specialization as a cardiologist, senior professional title and more than 5 years of work experience (all P < 0.05). Suboptimal practices were identified in the prescribing and dosing of ARNIs, beta-blockers, MRAs and SGLT2 inhibitors.
Conclusion
The physicians in Beijing had unsatisfactory knowledge and inadequate practices regarding GDMT for HFrEF. The findings may facilitate the design and implementation of training interventions to raise awareness about GDMT for HFrEF.
HTL-free non-toxic perovskite tandem solar device MAGeI3/FASnI3 with 25.69% efficiency: design and simulation using SCAPS
Authors: Arfaoui Youssef El , Khenfouch Mohammed , Habiballah Nabil 
Published: August 2023

Abstract
Lead-free Hybrid Organic-Inorganic perovskite have gained remarkable interest for photovoltaic application due to their lack of toxicity. In this work, We design and simulate for the first time an all HTL-free non-toxic perovskite solar tandem device using SCAPS-1D. The (MAGeI3) with 1.9eV band gap is employed as a top-cell, while, the bottom-cell is FASnI3 with a band gap of 1.41eV. this new study is interesting since we remov the HTL layer from two sub-cells. Initially, individual sub-cell improvement was carried out through varying the solar cell's parameters, starting with the absorber thickness and doping level, the ETL thickness, the ETL electron affinities, and the capture cross-section, and the effect of various ETL on the device performance of bottom sub-cell. Then, The tandem solar cell is then constructed using these individually HTL-free optimized sub-cells. A current matching JSC of 15.85/cm2 was produced between the top and bottom sub-cell thickness of 860nm and 925nm, respectively. The tandem device simulation with MAGeI3 on FASnI3 yielding a PCE of 25.69%, Voc=1.3681V; Jsc= 15.85mA/cm2, and FF= 75.95%, that was much greater than each sub-cells output. The findings of this study demonstrate the possibility of using cheap, HTL-free non-toxic perovskite solar cells to produce high PCE in tandem devices.
Using Quality Improvement to Optimize Blood Product Utilization in a Pediatric Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory
Authors: Trivedi Mira , Sheth Shreya , Cooper Felicia , Elhoff Justin , Rodrigues Miranda , Stapleton Gary 
Published: August 2023

Abstract

Packed red blood cells (PRBC) are frequently ordered for cardiac catheterization procedures, which increases resource utilization and patient charges. We created a quality improvement project focused on optimizing ordering of PRBC for pediatric cardiac procedures. Our primary aim was to increase adherence to ordering guidelines to greater than 97%, with a global aim to decrease patient cost by reducing associated charges. The existing blood product ordering guidelines were revised and procedure reports were updated to include administration of blood products. Appropriate measures were tracked to monitor the rate of pre-procedure PRBC orders, adherence to the new protocol guidelines, verify appropriate documentation and monitor the rate of blood transfusion within 24 hours post-procedure as well as incidence of emergency release blood during a procedure. During our study period, there was a statistically significant process change from a median of 86–100% adherence (p = 0.01) since implementation of the updated guidelines. With improved adherence, we decreased the use of hospital resources and charges to the patient in low-risk cardiac catheterization procedures, without an increase in adverse events.
Partial discharge fault identification of transformer based on CNN-SVM and multi-model fusion
Authors: An Qi , Yang Panshuo , Wang Kepeng , Han Xiaohui , An Guoqing , Du Zhenbin , He Ping 
Published: August 2023

Abstract
Partial discharge pattern recognition has been established as a standard diagnostic tool for monitoring the operation of electrical equipment. Intelligent state recognition is the development trend of transformer state recognition, but the existing intelligent state recognition has the disadvantages of single model and low recognition accuracy. In order to overcome this shortcoming, a multi-dimensional information source transformer partial discharge fault identification method based on D-S evidence theory is proposed. Firstly, wavelet packet decomposition is used to extract the energy features of high frequency partial discharge signal and ultrasonic signal. Then, according to the selected feature set, the convolutional neural network (CNN) model and CNN-SVM model are established respectively. Finally, the Dempster-Shafer(D-S) evidence theory is used to combine the output results of the two signal recognition models. The results show that using the proposed wavelet packet decomposition energy feature set as input vector, the recognition rates of the two signals CNN-SVM models reach 95% and 81.67%, which are 3.33% and 8.34% higher than CNN respectively. The overall performance of D-S evidence theory fusion method is better than that of CNN and CNN-SVM, and the accuracy and consistency are improved by 3.33% and 16.66% respectively. The effectiveness and feasibility of this method are verified.
Three-dimensional Characterization of Mechanical Properties and Microstructures of Human Dermal Skin
Authors: Zhou Mengyao , González Patrick José , Haasterecht Ludo van , Soylu Alperen , Mihailovski Maria , Zuijlen Paul van , Groot Marie Louise 
Published: August 2023

Abstract
The intact and healthy skin forms a barrier to the outside world and protects the body from mechanicalimpact. The skin is a complex structure with unique mechano-elastic properties. To better direct the design of biomimetic materials and induce skin regeneration in wounds with optimal outcome, more insight is required in how the mechano-elastic properties emerge from skin’s main constituents, collagen and elastin fibers. Here, we employed two-photon auto excited fluorescence (2PEF) and secondharmonic generation (SHG) microscopy to characterize collagen and elastin fibers in 3D in 24 humandermis skin samples. We performed uniaxial stretching experiments to determine mechanical tissueparameters from the resulting strain-stress curves. We also monitored changes in collagen and elastin alignment during uniaxial stretching in real-time. The strain-stress curves show a large variation, with an average Young’s modules in the heel and linear elastic regions of 0.1 MPa and 21 MPa. We performed a comprehensive analysis of the correlation between key mechanical properties, Young’smodulus, maximal strain and maximal stress to micro-structural parameters, fiber density, diameterand orientation, and age. To capture non-linear dependencies between the four characteristics and the micro-structural properties, we calculated the so-called distance correlation (DC) between the variousvariables. Age was found to correlate negatively with Youngs modulus and collagen density. Elastin fibers aligned significantly in both the heel and linear regions, the collagen bundles engaged andoriented mainly in the linear region. This research advances our understanding of skin biomechanicsand yields input for future first principles full modeling of skin tissue.
Obesity: a State of Metaflammation
Authors: Fouad Shaimaa H. , Eldeeb Mai , Baioumy Shereen A. , Taha Sara I. , Ibrahim Rehab A. , Elgendy Aya , Hussain Marwa H.M. , Omran Azza A. , Roman Sylvia W. 
Published: August 2023

Abstract

Background: Obesity is a worldwide health issue linked to chronic low-grade inflammation causing multiple obesity-related comorbid conditions. Several mediators were linked to metaflammation in obese patients.
Objectives: To assess the serum levels of leptin, Wnt5a, and TNF-α among female Egyptians with obesity and investigate their association with metabolic syndrome (MetS).
Methods: This case-control study included 60 females in each group. Their laboratory and anthropometric data were compared and correlated with each other.
Results: Serum leptin, Wnt5a, and TNF-α showed significantly higher levels in females with obesity and showed a significant increase with higher classes of obesity. All three markers (leptin, Wnt5a, and TNF-α) showed positive correlations with each other and with body weight, body mass index, fat mass index, erythrocyte sedimentation rate, and waist and hip circumferences. Only TNF-α and Wnt5a were associated with metabolic syndrome among the obesity group, with Wnt5a being the only independent risk factor for MetS.
Conclusion: Serum leptin, Wnt5a, and TNF-α are significantly higher in women with obesity. Thus, it could be a future candidate for various metabolic-targeted therapies.
EFFECTIVENESS OF MODIFIED POSTERIOR SHOULDER STRETCHING EXERCISES IN POSTERIOR SHOULDER TIGHTNESS AND GLENOHUMERAL INTERNAL ROTATION DEFICIT: A SYSTEMATIC REVIEW
Authors: TÜRKSAN Halime Ezgi , YESILYAPRAK Sevgi Sevi 
Published: August 2023

Purpose: Posterior shoulder tightness (PST) and Glenohumeral internal rotation deficit (GIRD) can impact shoulder biomechanics and damage shoulder function. Posterior shoulder stretching exercises (PSSEs) are often performed in traditional positions to improve posterior shoulder inflexibility. However, these traditional positions can cause inadequate control of the scapula and glenohumeral rotation. The modified PSSEs through scapular stabilization are preferred as current trends to effective management of the GIRD and PST. However, there is a lack of consensus regarding which type of modified PSSE is more effective on PST and GIRD improvement. Therefore, we aimed to describe the efficacy of modified PSSEs on PST and GIRD in symptomatic and asymptomatic populations to aid clinicians when making decisions for these populations.
Methods:A literature search was conducted for a systematic review. Relevant studies were searched from appropriate electronic databases (CINAHL, Cochrane Review, Pubmed (MEDLINE), Web of Science as well as Google Scholar©), and selected the eligible studies for inclusion.
Results: The present systematic literature search generated 127 relevant citations and 17 articles were included in the final review. As an outcome measure GIRD was assessed in all included studies, whereas PST was assessed in 10 studies.There was high evidence related to the positive effects of both modified cross-body and sleeper stretch to improve GIRD and PST.
Conclusion: According to this systematic literature review, both modified cross-body and sleeper stretch are effective in the improvement of GIRD and PST. Future research should focus on other specific shoulder diseases and should also recruit specific participants to address the effectiveness of modified PSSEs on GIRD and PST.
Clinical Usefulness of Abbreviated MRI Protocol in Breast Cancer Detection
Authors: Hamid Marlina Tanty Ramli , Loi Kai Seng , Chan Wai Yee , Ab Mumin Nazimah , Abdul Hamid Shamsiah , Izza Rozalli Faizatul , Rahmat Kartini 
Published: August 2023

Background:
The use of breast MRI for screening has increased over the past decade, mostly in women with a high risk of breast cancer. Abbreviated breast
MRI (AB-MR) is introduced to make MRI a more accessible screening modality. AB-MR decreases scanning and reporting time and the overall
cost of MRI.

Objective:
This study aims to evaluate the diagnostic efficacy of abbreviated MRI protocol in detecting breast cancer in screening and diagnostic populations,
using histopathology as the reference standard.

Materials and Methods:
This is a single-centre retrospective cross-sectional study of 134 patients with 198 histologically proven breast lesions who underwent full
diagnostic protocol contrast-enhanced breast MRI (FDP-MR) at the University Malaya Medical Centre (UMMC) from 1st January 2018 to 31st
December 2019. AB-MR was pre-determined and evaluated with regard to the potential to detect and exclude malignancy from 3 readers of
varying radiological experiences. The sensitivity of both AB-MR and FDP-MR were compared using the McNemar test, where both protocols'
diagnostic performances were assessed via the receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curve. Inter-observer agreement was analysed using Fleiss
Kappa.

Results:
There were 134 patients with 198 lesions. The average age was 50.9 years old (range 27 – 80). A total of 121 (90%) MRIs were performed for
diagnostic purposes. Screening accounted for 9.4% of the cases, 55.6% (n=110) lesions were benign, and 44.4% (n=88) were malignant. The
commonest benign and malignant lesions were fibrocystic change (27.3%) and invasive ductal carcinoma (78.4%). The mean sensitivity,
specificity, positive predictive value, and negative predictive value for AB-MR were 0.96, 0.57, 0.68 and 0.94, respectively. Both AB-MR and
FDP-MR showed excellent diagnostic performance with AUC of 0.88 and 0.96, respectively. The general inter-observer agreement of all three
readers for AB-MR was substantial (k=0.69), with fair agreement demonstrated between AB-MR and FDP-MR (k=0.36).

Conclusion:
The study shows no evidence that the diagnostic efficacy of AB-MR is inferior to FDP-MR. AB-MR, with high sensitivity, has proven its
capability in cancer detection and exclusion, especially for biologically aggressive cancers.
Digitization and validation of the open bite checklist manifesto: a step toward artificial intelligence
Authors: Akl Heba E. , Mostafa Yehya A. 
Published: August 2023

ABSTRACT

Objectives
To introduce and validate newly designed computer software to aid in the diagnosis of anterior open bite (AOB).

Materials and Methods
The software was constructed based on the algorithm of a standardized open bite checklist, which considered skeletal, dental, and soft tissue components, as well as smile characteristics. Feeding the software with this input yielded a digital form output (DFO) in the guise of a diagnostic report characterizing the AOB phenotype, contributing components, severity, associated problems, and functional factors. For validation, DFO was compared to a conventional form output (CFO), created in a standardized manner according to expert opinions. Agreement between the DFO and CFO in terms of AOB phenotype was the primary outcome, while the secondary outcome was the number of missing diagnostic components in either method.

Results
Percentage of agreement between CFO and DFO was 82.2%, with a kappa coefficient of 0.78, which is considered a good level of agreement. There was a statistically significant relationship between the number of missing diagnostic components in CFO and level of disagreement, which rendered the DFO more reliable.

Conclusions
Newly constructed software represents an efficient and valid diagnostic tool for AOB and its contributing components. There was good agreement between CFO and DFO, with the latter being more comprehensive and reliable. The algorithm built in the software can be used as the basis for a future artificial intelligence model to aid in the diagnosis of AOB.
The Relationship Between Knowledge of Food Additives and The Attitudes of UNP Culinary Studenst in Concuming Foods That Contain Flavorings, Colorins, and Presertatives
Authors: Turrahmi Vadhila , Faridah Anni 
Published: August 2023

This research is motivated by technological advances that produce food using food additives to improve quality. The problem arises because there are people who use food additives beyond the limit. The purpose of this research is to describe: 1) the level of knowledge of food additives, 2) attitudes of students in consuming foods, 3) analyze the relationship betweet konwledge of food additives with students’ attitudes in consuming foods. This type of research uses quantitative methods, correlation approaches. The population in this study were culinary students from class of 2019 and 2020. The research sample is 77 people selected by propotional random sampling. Data was collected by distributing questionnaires via google form. Research results show: 1) the level of students’ knowledge about food additives is in the medium category with a percentage 48%, 2) the level of attitudes towards consuming food is in the medium category with a percentage of 32%, 3) there is a positive and significant relationship between knowledge off food additives and the attitude of consuming food with a correlation value of rxy 0,366 and Tcount (3.404) > Ttable (1.991). This means that the higher the knowledge, the higher the attitude of students in consuming food and vice versa.
Effects of complex-contrast training on physical fitness in male field hockey athletes
Authors: Thapa Rohit K. , Kumar Gopal , Weldon Anthony , Moran Jason , Chaabene Helmi , Ramirez-Campillo Rodrigo 
Published: August 2023

Abstract

Study aim: This study aimed to examine the effects of a six-week complex-contrast training (CCT) intervention on the physical fitness of male field hockey athletes.

Material and methods: Participants were randomized into a CCT (n = 8) or control (CG; n = 6) group. Physical fitness was assessed pre- and post-six-week intervention using a 30 m linear sprint test, medicine ball throw, standing long jump (SLJ), countermovement jump with arm swing (CMJA), modified T-test (MAT), and unilateral isokinetic maximal strength test (knee flexion and extension) of both legs. The six-week CCT intervention was integrated as three weekly sessions within the sport-specific training schedule of field hockey athletes. Each session included four contrast pair exercises (e.g., squat + squat jump). ANCOVA with baseline scores as a covariate was used to analyze the specific training effects.

Results: Significant differences between CCT and CG were observed in the 30 m sprint, CMJA, MAT, and isokinetic strength (p < 0.001–0.013) after the intervention, favoring the CCT group. Further, post-hoc analyses revealed significant pre to post improvements in all dependent variables for the CCT group (p < 0.001–0.001; effect size [g] = 0.28–2.65; %Δ = 3.1–16.3), but not in the CG (p = 0.169–0.991; g = 0.00–0.32; %Δ = 0.0–2.6).

Conclusion: Supplementing regular field hockey training with CCT is recommended as an effective training strategy to improve the performance of linear sprints, vertical jumps, changes of direction, and muscle strength in amateur male field hockey athletes.
The Possible Role of Sports in Keeping Volunteer Reservists “Forged Together” Between Two Call-Ups: The Case of Hungary
Authors: Szabó Zoltán , Ujházy László 
Published: August 2023

Abstract
There is more and more mention these days of the reserve forces, especially volunteer reservists. History has proven that no armed forces can exist without reservists, equally, no all-volunteer force can exist without volunteer reservists. However, the reservists are on active duty only for a limited time, so they must be kept “forged together” during the remaining time – with professional programmes, both physically and mentally. Moreover, the volunteer reservists are not only suitable for this, but also willing to participate in it. International experience shows that reserve associations are the most suitable for this in their role of connecting society and the armed forces. In our study, we examine how the sports activities of reserve associations can bring positive individual and social benefits.
Mineral Chemistry of Pyroxene Gneiss in Obudu, SE Nigeria, and Its Petrological Significance
Authors: Agbi Ifeoma , Iroka Emmanuel M. 
Published: August 2023

Abstract
The pyroxene gneiss which forms part of the basement cover in southeast Nigeria is a coarse-grained weakly foliated rock that has experienced high-grade metamorphism and anatexis. Electron microprobe data obtained from samples of this pyroxene-bearing gneiss confirm that the essential minerals are plagioclase (andesine, An30 – 37), orthopyroxene (hypersthene, En55.3 – 61.2, Wo1.0 – 2.6, Fs36.3 – 43.7), and clinopyroxene (augite, En39.7 –42.3, Wo42.0 – 45.1, Fs14.2 – 17.0). This assemblage is a typical granulite facies mineralogy produced by igneous rocks with intermediate to mafic composition that have been metamorphosed at medium pressure. Other minerals are calcic amphibole (XMg = 0.56–0.59), biotite (XMg = 0.58–0.69), orthoclase, and quartz. Orthoclase occurs mainly in leucocratic bands and clinopyroxene absent samples and may have resulted from dehydration reaction and thus dissolved in the melt phase. Fe-Ti oxides of ilmenite, hematite, and magnetite occur as accessory minerals, giving the imprint of metamorphism under oxidizing conditions. The presence of exsolved titanohematite in ilmenite indicates retrogressive metamorphism.