31 research outputs found
Apologizing in the Makassar Language: A Cross-Cultural Comparison Study on Politeness Strategies
No full textPThis study aims to find variations in the language used by a group of people, especially the Ma-kassar language. The author is interested in finding several ways to apologize in the Makassarlanguage in the context of different situations. The author uses semi-structural interviews inobtaining the data, and has interviewed 3 (three) people who work in the field of culture andhistory at the Lagaligo Museum in the South Sulawesi Archaeological Office. The data foundhas shown that it is interesting to know a number of ways to apologize in the Makassar languageand in different situations, and integrated with language items, speech communities, languagevariations and standard languages. And the most prominent is the variety of languages used inapologizing such as visiting someone, eating and drinking, social interactions such as marriage,apologizing for an error, and others
Incidental Parasitic Infestations in Surgically Removed Appendices and its Association with Inflammation
No full textBackground:. To determine the frequency andtype of parasitic infestations in surgically removedappendices based on histopathological findings andto assess its association with inflammation.Methods: In this cross-sectional study 471appendices removed were included and theirhistopathologic examination reports were observed.In cases with parasitic infestations, informationregarding gender, age and presence of inflammationwas gathered. Fisher’s exact test at 5% level ofsignificance was applied to compare presence ofinflammatory infiltrates in appendices with andwithout parasites.Results: Of the 471 appendectomies performed, 15(3.18%) specimens were found to contain parasites,all of which were Enterobius vermicularis(pinworm). In those 15 cases, age of patients rangedfrom 9 to 45 years with a mean age of 19.07 ± 9.04years. Out of those 15 patients, 11 (73.3%) werefemales and 4 (26.7%) were males (male to femaleratio was 1:2.75). Only 2 out of 15 cases (13.3%) withparasitic infestation had inflammation, whereas in456 of the remaining non-parasitic appendices, 324(71.1%) were positive for inflammation. Thisdifference was statistically significant with a p value< 0.05.Conclusion: Frequency of parasitic infestations insurgically removed appendices is low. Very fewappendices with parasitic infestation are associatedwith inflammation as compared to appendiceswithout parasites
Early detection of HCC in patients with cirrhosis using AI; a Systematic Review
No full textIntroduction: Hepatocellular carcinoma constitutes for approximately 75% of primary cancers of liver. Around 80- 90% of patients with HCC have cirrhosis at the time of diagnosis. Use of AI has recently gained significance in the field of hepatology, especially for the detection of HCC, owing to its increasing incidence and specific radiological features which have been established for its diagnostic criteria.
Objective: A systematic review was performed to evaluate the current literature for early diagnosis of hepatocellular carcinoma in cirrhotic patients.
Methods: Systematic review was conducted using PRISMA guidelines and the relevant studies were narrated in detail with assessment of quality for each paper.
Results: This systematic review displays the significance of AI in early detection and prognosis of HCC with the pressing need for further exploration in this field.
Conclusion: AI can have a significant role in early diagnosis of HCC in cirrhotic patients
Keywords: Carcinoma, Hepatocellular, Liver Neoplasms, Gastroenterology, Liver Cirrhosis, Prognosis, cirrhosis, radiological features
Malware Images Visualization and Classification with Parameter Tunned Deep Learning Model
No full textMalwares can be termed as a malicious program that can gain unauthorized access to the computer. This unauthorized access can damage and harm computing world in many capacities. There are many malware detection approaches present in the world. These approaches include static and dynamic analysis, machine learning, semi -supervised and deep learning-based models. These approaches cannot be visualized, thus cyber security experts face difficulty in interpreting underlying patterns. Conversion of malware byte code into images exits. An improved approach that can not only visualize malware, but also predict malware with high accuracy can be beneficial. For this purpose, we have used existing malware visualization technique. A technique which converts malware samples into images and then applies a contrast-limited adaptive histogram equalization algorithm to enhance the similarity between malware image regions in the same family. After conversion into images, we have applied parametrized tunned Convolutional Model to predict malware images. Comparing with existing our approach not only visualizes malware images but also outperforms previous approach by almost 2%, by achieving 98.27% accuracy.
 
Utilização da Cinza de Serragem como aditivo de cimento em concreto e estudo de suas propriedades mecânicas
No full textThe sustainability of the concrete industry is in jeopardy because it is one of the biggest consumers of natural resources. Environmental and monetary issues are the main difficulties the concrete industry is currently dealing with. In this study, the potential substitution of sawdust ash for cement in the production of concrete is explored. In this project, the potential substitution of sawdust ash for cement in concrete production was explored, a typical carpentry waste, and then we utilize several testing techniques to examine how it impacts the mechanical characteristics of concrete. In an experiment, the compressive, tensile, and flexural strengths of concrete samples made with various ratios of sawdust ash and cement were examined. The samples were made following ASTM C-109, ASTM C-496 and ASTM C-78 for compression, tensile and flexural testing. In place of cement, saw dust ash was added to the M-15 (M indicates ‘mix’ and 15 indicates compressive strength of 15MPA) sample in weight percentages of 5%, 10%, 15%, 20%, and 25%. The concrete samples were tested to ascertain their compressive, tensile, and flexural strengths after 14 days. Comparisons between the results and untreated concrete were done. In this study, the behavior of concrete was investigated when sawdust ash was replaced for cement to weight-based extents of 0%, 5%, 10%, 20%, and 25%. This could address the problem of how to dispose of sawdust ash while also enhancing the properties of concrete.La sostenibilidad de la industria del hormigón está en peligro porque es uno de los mayores consumidores de recursos naturales. Las cuestiones medioambientales y monetarias son las principales dificultades a las que se enfrenta actualmente la industria del hormigón. En este estudio se explora la potencial sustitución de cenizas de aserrín por cemento en la producción de hormigón. En este proyecto, se exploró la posible sustitución de cenizas de aserrín por cemento en la producción de concreto, un desperdicio típico de carpintería, y luego utilizamos varias técnicas de prueba para examinar cómo afecta las características mecánicas del concreto. En un experimento, se examinaron las resistencias a la compresión, la tracción y la flexión de muestras de hormigón elaboradas con diversas proporciones de ceniza de aserrín y cemento. Las muestras se fabricaron siguiendo las normas ASTM C-109, ASTM C-496 y ASTM C-78 para ensayos de compresión, tracción y flexión. En lugar de cemento, se añadió ceniza de aserrín a la muestra M-15 (M indica "mezcla" y 15 indica resistencia a la compresión de 15 MPA) en porcentajes en peso de 5%, 10%, 15%, 20% y 25%. Las muestras de concreto fueron ensayadas para determinar sus resistencias a compresión, tracción y flexión después de 14 días. Se realizaron comparaciones entre los resultados y el hormigón sin tratar. En este estudio, se investigó el comportamiento del concreto cuando se reemplazó la ceniza de aserrín por cemento en proporciones basadas en peso de 0%, 5%, 10%, 20% y 25%. Esto podría abordar el problema de cómo eliminar las cenizas de aserrín y al mismo tiempo mejorar las propiedades del hormigón.A sustentabilidade da indústria do betão está em perigo porque é um dos maiores consumidores de recursos naturais. As questões ambientais e monetárias são as principais dificuldades com que a indústria do betão enfrenta actualmente. Neste estudo, é explorada a potencial substituição da cinza de serragem por cimento na produção de concreto. Neste projeto, foi explorada a potencial substituição da cinza de serragem por cimento na produção de concreto, um típico resíduo de carpintaria, e em seguida utilizamos diversas técnicas de testes para examinar como isso impacta às características mecânicas do concreto. Em um experimento, foram examinadas as resistências à compressão, tração e flexão de amostras de concreto feitas com diversas proporções de cinza de serragem e cimento. As amostras foram confeccionadas seguindo ASTM C-109, ASTM C-496 e ASTM C-78 para ensaios de compressão, tração e flexão. No lugar do cimento, cinza de serragem foi adicionada à amostra M-15 (M indica 'mistura' e 15 indica resistência à compressão de 15MPA) em porcentagens em peso de 5%, 10%, 15%, 20% e 25%. As amostras de concreto foram testadas para verificar suas resistências à compressão, tração e flexão após 14 dias. Foram feitas comparações entre os resultados e o concreto não tratado. Neste estudo, o comportamento do concreto foi investigado quando a cinza de serragem foi substituída por cimento em extensões de peso de 0%, 5%, 10%, 20% e 25%. Isto poderia resolver o problema de como descartar as cinzas de serragem e, ao mesmo tempo, melhorar as propriedades do concreto
PREVALENCE OF TENNIS ELBOW AMONG PATIENTS PRESENTING IN ORTHOPEDICS OUTDOOR DEPARTMENT
No full textTennis elbow, also known as lateral epicondylitis, is a condition in which the outer part of the elbow becomes painful and tender. The pain may also extend into the back of the forearm and grip strength may be weak. Onset of symptoms is generally gradual. Golfer's elbow is a similar condition that affects the inside of the elbow. This cross-sectional study was conducted among the patients presenting in orthopedics outdoor department of different hospitals. Name, age, gender, history of disease and disease duration were noted on a predefined proforma. All the data was entered and analyzed with SPSS Ver. 23.0. There were 120 patients included in this study i.e., 60 males (50%) and 60 females (50%). The mean age of the patients was 28.34±5.31 years. The minimum age was 22 years and maximum age was 42 years. Out of 120 patients only five patients presented with tennis elbow
Psychological factors related to professional examinations and their association with sleep quality among Medical students
No full textBackground: In our country, medical education is considered a challenging, tough, and stressful process, which is significantly associated with depression, anxiety, and stress, particularly during exam seasons, adversely affecting the sleep quality of medical students. The objective of our study is to evaluate the depression, anxiety and stress levels, and determine their impact on sleep quality of medical students during exams.
Materials and Methods: It was a descriptive cross-sectional study involving 391 students of Rawalpindi Medical University. Data was collected through a questionnaire. The questionnaire consisted of (1) socio-demographic details, (2) Depression, Anxiety and Stress Scale-21(DASS-21), (3) The Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI). Chi-square and t-tests were applied taking P<0.05 as significant. Spearman rho test was applied to measure the strength of association. Data analysis was done via (SPSS) v.23.0.
Results: Out of 391 students, 197 (50.4%) were female while 194 (49.6%) were male. The mean age was 21.63 years (SD=1.59). Fourth-year students (n=117, 29.9%) formed the majority of the participants followed by final-year 108(27.6%), second-year 94 (24%), and third-year 72 (18.4%). 167(42.71%) students suffered from depression, 50.4% from anxiety and 351(89.8%) from stress. Quality of sleep was poorest (PSQI>5) in second-year students with a mean value of 9.72 for global sleep quality. Quality of sleep was significantly associated with anxiety and depression.
Conclusion: Depression, anxiety, and stress are common among second as well as third-year students. Second-year students have the poorest quality of sleep. The sleep quality is significantly associated with anxiety and depression
Bardezag orphanage
No full textAnkara : İhsan Doğramacı Bilkent Üniversitesi İktisadi, İdari ve Sosyal Bilimler Fakültesi, Tarih Bölümü, 2018.This work is a student project of the Department of History, Faculty of Economics, Administrative and Social Sciences, İhsan Doğramacı Bilkent University.The History of Turkey course (HIST209) is a requirement for all Bilkent undergraduates. It is designed to encourage students to work in groups on projects concerning any topic of their choice that relates to the history of Turkey. It is designed as an interactive course with an emphasis on research and the objective of investigating events, chronologically short historical periods, as well as historic representations. Students from all departments prepare and present final projects for examination by a committee, with 10 projects chosen to receive awards.Includes bibliographical references (page 16).Bu makalede, Bardezag Yetimhanesi’nin İzmit bölgesinde açılmasına neden olan Ermeni ve Osmanlı Devleti arasında gerçekleşen çatışmalar ve Ermeni ailelerin çocuklarını yetim ve güçsüz bırakan olaylar incelenmiştir. Bu olayların başta gelenlerinden bazıları Ermenilerin toplu olarak katledilmesi, bölgede yaşayan Ermenilerin ödediği vergilerin ikiye çıkarılması ve Türklerin Ermenilere herhangi bir yardım ve destekte bulunmaması olmuştur. Yetimhanenin kurulmasını sağlayan nedenler tartışıldıktan sonra yetimhaneye yabancı ülkeler tarafından yapılan bağışların hızla artan yetim sayısına yetmemesinin ardından giderlerini hangi yollarla karşıladığı incelenmiş ve çocuklar arasında iş bölümü yaparak giderlerini en aza indirdiği görülmüştür.In this paper, we discuss the related conflicts and occurrences that led to the establishment of the Bardezag Orphanage in the region of Izmit; these include massacres in the region, doubling of taxes, and lack of support from the native Turks towards the Armenians. Finally, we analyze the means through which the orphanage maintained its costs after a failure of the donations to keep up with the increasing number of incoming orphans, namely handing labor down to the children.by Tarık Tansu Yiğit
Laparoscopic Splenectomy for Immune Thrombocytopenic Purpura (ITP)
No full textBackground: To determine the operating time, blood loss, postoperative rise in platelet count, need of conversion to open surgery, postoperative hospital stay and postoperative complications in ITP patients undergoing laparoscopic splenectomy.Methods: In this cross-sectional study patients diagnosed with ITP undergoing laparoscopic splenectomy were included. Patient characteristics regarding operating time, blood loss, postoperative hospital stay, conversion to open surgery, postoperative complications and postoperative rise in platelet count were analyzed..Results: Out of 23 patients, 9 were males and 14 were females. The mean age of the patients was 31±7 years. There was 1 conversion to open surgery. The mean operating time was 90±22 mins and mean blood loss 131±55 ml. 21 out of 23 (91.3%) patients showed a positive response of rise in platelet count after surgery. There was no postoperative complication in any patient. The mean postoperative hospital stay was 3±1 days.Conclusion: Laparoscopic splenectomy is associated with less operating time, postoperative hospital stay, blood loss, and postoperative complications. It produces an adequate postoperative rise in platelet count
