Modern Day Research Articles

Commentary to “Adapting lean methodology towards surgical tray rationalisation in inguinoscrotal day case surgery in the republic of Ireland”

The operating room (OR) is a complex system which requires the coordination and interplay of personnel, policy, and equipment. It is the financial backbone of the hospital system as approximately 40% of a hospital’s cost and 60-70% of the revenue stems from the OR. 1 Healey T. El-Othmani M.M. Healey J. Peterson T.C. Saleh K.J. Improving Operating Room Efficiency, Part 1: General Managerial and Preoperative Strategies. JBJS Rev. Oct 2015; 3https://doi.org/10.2106/JBJS.RVW.N.00109 Crossref Scopus (26) Google Scholar Therefore, process efficiency and cost effectiveness are key. Modern day health care providers have a vital role to fulfill by balancing costs, quality, and outcomes. Adapting lean methodology towards surgical tray rationalisation in inguinoscrotal day case surgery in the republic of IrelandJournal of Pediatric UrologyPreviewLean methodologies have been used successfully in both industry and healthcare to reduce waste. The operating room (OR) and central supplies department (CSD) are areas associated with high hospital costs. The aim of this study was to employ Lean methodologies to support the rationalisation of surgical trays in paediatric inguinoscrotal surgery in order to reduce instrument wastage, processing times and overall costs in a European setting. Full-Text PDF Response to Letter to the Editor re Adapting Lean methodology towards surgical tray rationalisation in inguinoscrotal day case surgery in the Republic of IrelandJournal of Pediatric UrologyPreviewA generalised chasm exists between a surgeon’s technical prowess and their ability to micromanage a particular service with their ability to operate within the larger hospital environment. This has been brought into sharp focus by global events such as COVID-19, the Russia-Ukraine Conflict and international economic flux. We are trained to operate at the top of our license with little appreciation of the consequences and impacts that this might have on the fiscal health of the institutions within which we work. Full-Text PDF

Are You an E-consumer? A Case Study on Finding Factors Impacting Consumers' Purchase Behaviour and Their Willingness to Pay on Average on E-Commerce Platforms in Malaysia

Online shopping has become phenomenal in this modern day. Moreover, the world was hit by the enormous Covid-19 pandemic. In the third quarter of 2021, e-commerce platform growth soared up to 17.1% and it also elevated our country’s GDP. People have become more comfortable buying things through the e-commerce platform rather than doing physical buying. These platforms unintentionally affect e-consumer behaviour. This research aims to study consumer behaviour on how much money a person spends on average on e-commerce platforms mainly for online shopping. A total of 150 consumers are surveyed via Google form. We intend to find out if price, customer satisfaction, information quality, and convenience can affect consumers’ purchase behaviour. The result of these findings shows that consumer purchase behaviour is directly related to the price, customer satisfaction with their buying experience and information quality. Consumers are not affected by the convenience variable as deeply as they do by other variables tested in this study. As the study is tested on a survey, the data collected may not be truly accurate.

Athenian Women as Anti-War Heroes, Role Reversal and Power Play in Aristophanes’ Lysistrata

This research focuses on Athenian women as an epitome of female authority which challenges the male supremacy and strive for their struggle of political empowerment. Role reversal aspect is found in Aristophanes’ play Lysistrata hidden under the mask of erotic humor and this play aims to highlight that facet. For this purpose, this research will use frameworks regarding gender and power from the book Gender and Power: Society, the Person and Sexual Politics by Raewyn Connell. 411 B.C. Greece was a democratic state ruled predominantly by males and hence the society was affected by the phallic roles. So, this paper will analyze the play Lysistrata from the perspective of gender inequality faced by women and will attempt to observe the limited female involvement at the state level and male opposition to female struggle for political inclusion. This article will study the play on multiple differing interconnecting facets which are female struggle against the predetermined societal roles, the motive of using sex strike as a tool to challenge male dictatorship and its modern day application. It will also explore that how the dominant personality of Lysistrata and the how the comparison of domestic households to the state affairs was used as political tools for challenging the male authority. This research concludes with a comparison of Athenian women with the modern day women and the message it instills for the modern world. Although women are socialized to stay the subservient and nurturing gender for males, but this article calls for an equal division of labor amongst all without any discrimination and prejudice.

An overview of dental implants biomaterials - A review

Modern day dentistry mostly utilizes Implants as the treatment of choice for partially or completely edentulous arches. The Implant biomaterial should be selected to optimize biologic performance, and maintain adequate function. This article aims to review a variety of Implant Biomaterials and different surface characterization to enhance osseointegration.

What is the role of surgical oncologist in the treatment of gastric cancer?

Surgical oncologist plays a pivotal role in treating patients with cancer in the era of precision medicine. In this article, we summarized traditional roles of surgical oncologists and suggested further additional ones for the modern day in the multidisciplinary approach to gastric cancer treatment.

Marking Identity: The Debate on the Śrīvaiṣṇavas’ Forehead Marks

Abstract Marking one’s forehead plays a role in identifying one’s identity in various sectarian traditions in India, from the premodern period to the modern day. One such tradition is the Śrīvaiṣṇava tradition, the most influential Vaiṣṇava tradition of South India, of which the practice of marking one’s forehead was well established since the premodern time. In this article, I investigate the meanings of forehead marks or the ūrdhvapuṇḍra within the Śrīvaiṣṇava tradition. In particular, I compare the premodern discussions in the Sanskrit texts from the time of the most influential Śrīvaiṣṇava ācārya, Rāmānuja (traditional dates ca. 1017–1137), to the time of one of the most significant post-Rāmānuja ācāryas, Vedāntadeśika (traditional dates ca. 1268­­–1369), and the contemporary positions presented by Prativādi Bhayaṅkaram Aṇṇaṅkarācārya (1891–1983) in his Satsaṃpradāyārthasāranidhi (1947). I argue that the premodern debate on the superiority of the ūrdhvapuṇḍra among the sectarian marks of the Vaiṣṇavas and Śaivas was transformed into the dispute between the two Śrīvaiṣṇava subcommunities, the Teṉkalais and Vaṭakalais, in the present context. Moreover, the arguments and authoritative sources of the premodern authors differ markedly from what we find in the modern text, the Satsaṃpradāyārthasāranidhi. Despite this difference, marking one’s forehead has always been a way for the Śrīvaiṣṇava tradition to indicate their religious identity and sectarian belonging from the past to the present.

Greenhouse Farm Monitoring is Automated with Smart Controls

In the modern day, greenhouses have emerged as a well-liked option for sustainable agriculture due to the growing worry about climate change and the rising demand for food production. Because of the growing concern about climate change and the increased demand for food production, greenhouses are becoming a preferred approach for sustainable agriculture. To get around these problems, clever control systems using Arduino microcontrollers have been developed to automatically monitor and regulate the ambient conditions within the greenhouse. Before a problem arises, intelligent control systems can identify and mitigate possible hazards. A more ecologically friendly and productive approach to farming may be achieved via the use of sophisticated management systems in greenhouses. The major objective of the project is to build greenhouses that provide a suitable environment with a high production capacity, protect endangered plants, and conserve peoples time and energy. We ll use the Arduino to help us automate this process. The Arduino is a device that has outputs that are used in greenhouses and inputs (sensors) that can be programmed in C++ on a computer. The tools and materials we utilize for the project are an Arduino, a fan, a spray can, a humidity sensor, a lighting sensor, and a temperature sensor. The temperature sensor in our project is utilized to measure temperature. It will send a sensor to Arduino when the temperature rises or falls. To maintain a temperature that is comfortable for the plants, the fan or air conditioner is switched on. When there is insufficient light, the light sensor sends a signal to the Arduino to switch on the lights. It measures the moisture content of the soil. It will be transmitted to Arduino if the soil needs water. Through a DC motor, water flows. In order to provide an appropriate climate for plants without a human to take care of them, a smart control of greenhouse utilizing Arduino is used.

Role of Critical Thinking and Effective Communication in Modern Day Humanities

Role of Critical Thinking and Effective Communication in Modern Day Humanities

Bias in the Law: A Definitive Look at Racial Prejudice in the Philippine Criminal Justice System: A Systematic Literature Review

This paper aims to identify communities in the Philippines that are prejudiced and discriminated against in life and before the law. It seeks to determine whether these biases are experienced because they are considered “others” or “different,” aside from belonging to minority populations. This study is relevant as prejudice and discrimination based on race or ethnicity, among other socially constructed identifiers, violate the principle of equality and non-discrimination. Filipinos have been discriminated against since it was first colonized by Spain some 500 years ago; and for discrimination and prejudice to continue in this modern day is a pressing concern. Through a systematic review of literature, the study found that racism is systemic and global; it is more pronounced across sections like when a person is of color, a minority, and poor; impunity and perpetuation of racial and ethnic discrimination is prevalent; ethnolinguistic groups who are the minority, including Muslims, are highly discriminated in the Philippines; and the one's "exclusion of the others" contribute to discrimination. The Philippines must address discrimination and prejudice by fulfilling its commitments to international conventions and treatises that seek the immediate end of all forms of discrimination. Law enforcers must guarantee equal protection as enumerated in the 1987 Philippine Constitution. The long overdue anti-discrimination bill must be passed to strengthen the protection of Filipinos against perpetrators of discrimination, whether they are individuals or institutions. It is recommended that more scholars study this subject comprehensively, particularly the nation’s criminal justice system.

Phytochemical Composition and Health Benefits of Figs (Fresh and Dried): A Review of Literature from 2000 to 2022.

With their rich history dating back 6000 years, figs are one of the oldest known plants to mankind and are a classical fruit in the Mediterranean diet. They possess a diverse array of bioactive components, including flavonoids, phenolic acids, carotenoids, and tocopherols, which have been used for centuries in traditional medicine for their health-promoting effects addressing gastrointestinal, respiratory, inflammatory, metabolic, and cardiovascular issues. This review summarizes the updated information on the phenolic composition, antioxidant capacity and other functional properties of fresh and dried figs cultivated in various parts of the world, highlighting variation in phenolic composition based on cultivar, harvesting time, maturity stage, processing, and fig parts. Additionally, the review delves into the bio-accessibility and bio-availability of bioactive components from figs and their potential influence on cardiovascular health, diabetes, obesity, and gut/digestive health. Data suggest that the intake of figs regularly in the diet, alone or with other dried fruits, increases select micronutrient intake and is associated with higher diet quality, respectively. Research in animal and human models of health and disease risk provide preliminary health benefits data on figs and their extracts from fig parts; however, additional well-controlled human studies, particularly using fig fruit, will be required to uncover and verify the potential impact of dietary intake of figs on modern day health issues.

WS12.05 Is nutritional status still an important contributor to lung function in modern day cystic fibrosis?

Objectives: Nutrition has been an important focus of CF care since the pivotal 1988 Boston – Toronto study highlighted that those with better growth lived longer. Since then recommended nutrition assessment methods have evolved to reflect best evidence. Percent of ideal body weight was replaced in 2008 by the body mass index (BMI) method after Stallings et al showed that a BMI >50th percentile had a stronger association with forced expiratory volume in one second percent predicted (FEV1pp). Recently, evidence has emerged suggesting that perhaps BMI should be replaced by measures of body composition, in particular fat free mass (FFM) which may have an even stronger association with FEV1pp. The aims of this study were to determine the strength of relationship between BMI and lung function in a contemporary but modulator naïve, paediatric cohort and to compare this with DEXA derived measures of body composition and lung function.

Variation in prescribing for the prevention of postoperative nausea, vomiting, and pain following abdominal surgery: A retrospective study.

Adequate postoperative analgesia and prevention of post-op nausea and vomiting (PONV) are core components of modern day anaesthesia and peri-operative care. As well as contributing to overall morbidity, postoperative pain and PONV are frequently cited as one of the most unpleasant and distressing aspects of surgery for patients. Variation in healthcare delivery is known to exist but has often been poorly described. A first step to understanding the consequences of variation is to describe the extent of variation. We aimed to assess variation in pharmacological strategies to prevent postoperative pain, nausea and vomiting in patients undergoing elective major abdominal surgery at a tertiary hospital in Perth, Western Australia, over a three-month period. Retrospective cross-sectional study. We observed considerable variation in prescribing of postoperative analgesia and PONV prophylaxis and suggest that despite adequate evidence based guidelines, they are often overlooked in practice. Measurement of the consequences of variation requires randomised clinical trials that evaluate differences in outcome and cost, associated with the strategies that exist within the spectrum of variation.

Uses and Abuses of Modern Pornography: Pornography as Aesthetic, Ascetic, Anesthetic

How should we evaluate the modern day use and abuse of pornography? Modern day video pornography has the hallmarks of film and cinema industry (lights, cameras, sets, actors, etc), but common sentiment is that it doesn’t deserve the status of being called "Art". An exploitative media that gets a bad review may get labeled as “trauma” or “torture porn.” Calling something pornographic indicates that the creators of a media had poor taste. In the section titled “On the Sublime ones” of Thus Spoke Zarathustra (Z II), [1] Nietzsche states “But all life is disputing of taste and tasting!” Nietzsche concerns over taste are directly related to his effort to maximize the role of aesthetic judgments in all parts of life. As the early Nietzsche states in the Birth of Tragedy (BT §5) “…the existence of the world is justified only as an aesthetic phenomenon.” [2] A Nietzschean investigation into the purpose of modern pornography requires a perspectivist and not a moral assessment. Kant’s Critique of Judgement reflected on the topics of both aesthetics and teleology, suggesting the question of aesthetics must include a concern over purposiveness. Thus, what is the purpose of pornography? How does it juxtapose to the actual act of sex itself? To Erotic art? Is it akin to the violent Ancient Greek Doric Frieze? Lastly, in a civilization where pornography is of easy access to all, does this take away the prevalence of sex itself? This paper attempts a Nietzschean investigation on the subject and will touch on the themes of gender, domination, sublimation, and the consumption of media.

A Blockchain-based Approach for Drug Traceability in Healthcare Supply Chain

Abstract: The blockchain typically described as a decentralized system in which transactional or ancient statistics are recorded, stored, and maintained throughout a peer-to-peer community of personal computers referred to as nodes. Counterfeit drugs are one consequence of such limitations within existing supply chains, which not only has serious adverse impact on human health but also causes severe economic loss to the healthcare industry. Blockchain technology has gained tremendous attention, with an escalating hobby in a plethora of several applications like safe and relaxed healthcare records management. Similarly, blockchain is reforming the traditional healthcare practices to an extra reliable means, in phrases of powerful prognosis and treatment through safe and cosy facts sharing using SHA Hash Generation Algorithm. Within the future, blockchain will be an era that can probably assist in personalized, authentic, and at ease healthcare by means of merging the entire actual-time scientific information of a patient’s fitness and offering it in an up to date cosy healthcare setup. In this paper, we evaluation each the present and modern day trends inside the subject of healthcare with the aid of imposing blockchain as a model. We also talk the packages of blockchain, at the side of the demanding situations confronted and destiny views. The proposed system executed blockchain implementation in distributed computing surroundings and it gives the automated restoration of invalid chain by using Consensus and Mining Algorithm. In this system, we present a Custom blockchain-based approach leveraging smart contracts and decentralized off-chain storage for efficient product traceability in the healthcare supply chain. The smart contract guarantees data provenance, eliminates the need for intermediaries and provides a secure, immutable history of transactions to all stakeholders. We present the system architecture and detailed algorithms that govern the working principles of our proposed solution. We perform testing and validation, and present cost and security analysis of the system to evaluate its effectiveness to enhance traceability within pharmaceutical supply chains.

METAL, PAPER, AND RUBBER WASTE MANAGEMENT SCENARIO A CASE STUDY OF KHULNA CITY

Because of modern day overpopulation, rapid industrial and lifestyle growth, and Khulna citys geographic location, natural resource consumption is rising while their availability is deteriorating. This paper has been designed with an attempt to inform the policymakers of Bangladesh regarding the potential of waste management and recycling as a renewable source of energy. Due to economic and environmental initiatives, metal, paper, and rubber waste recycling rates continue to rise.The total daily waste collection volume considering four areas of the city (Fulbarigate, Khalishpur, Sheikhpara, and Zero Point) was found to be9.91tons. Its daily output is made up of metal (7.1tons), paper (2.2tons), and rubber (0.59tons). The substantial amount of these components in Khulnas waste composition emphasizes the significance of frequent collection and disposal.The current daily market value of this waste has been estimated to be BDT 4,36,879 in total. Each year, the income is close to BDT 160million.

Vision Controlled Motorised Wheelchair

Abstract: Even in this modern day, it is very difficult for physically challenged people to move from one place to other without others help. To give them an independent feel, a smart eye-controlled system is provided. A novel design of an embedded cardiorespiratory monitoring system for wheelchair users is proposed. This system gets the input from eye. An eye-ball controlled wheelchair is a type of assistive technology designed for individuals with paralysis or limited mobility. The wheelchair is controlled through the movement of the user's eyes, allowing them to navigate the chair without the use of their hands or arms. The system consists of a set of sensors that detect eye movements, a microcontroller that interprets the signals, and a motor controller that translates the signals into movement. The user wears a headset with a camera that tracks the movement of their eyes, which is then relayed to the sensors. The wheelchair can be programmed to respond to different eye movements, such as blinking or sustained gaze in a particular direction. The system is designed to be intuitive and easy to use, with minimal training required. One of the primary benefits of the eye-ball controlled wheelchair is increased independence for individuals with limited mobility. It allows them to move around their environment and interact with others without needing assistance. Additionally, the system is non-invasive and does not require surgery or implants. The movement of the wheel chair will be controlled by these inputs. Depending on this input the wheel chair will move forward, left, right or backward. With the help of this system the user can move independently without others help. It also included with obstacle detection system to ensure the safety for the user. If any obstacle is detected then the indication can be given with the help of LCD.The entire system is composed of a sensor node, and a cloud server. The former is used to obtain continuous vitalsign signals, and the latter processes the sampled signals to estimate the temperature level, implemented in an embedded system to achieve a fully integrated radar system. MATLAB image processing is used to sense the movement of the eye ball’s direction using eye ball sensor (Straight Command, Left/Right Command, Stop Command). The system is cost effective and thus can be used by patients spread over a large economy range

Authentication Based on Image Password

Abstract: In the modern day, graphical password authentication that relies on memory or recognition is a different and still developing sort of authentication. The user copies the picture or is able to identify the image that was used or made during the registration process. Only authorised users are able to access resources and information thanks to passwords. The newest fashion is graphic passwords, which appear to be a highly promising authentication technique. It is available as a substitute for text passwords. The most popular method is using usernames and passwords that are alphanumeric. While this method has certain benefits over plain text passwords, it also has some drawbacks. Users strive to memorise short, strong passwords that can be broken when using alphanumeric passwords, but doing so becomes cumbersome. Users that use graphical passwords save a picture or certain areas of an image as their password. Biometrics is now the most sophisticated and secure form of authentication, yet it is too costly for widespread usage. Graphical passwords are a fantastic alternative authentication mechanism since they are less expensive, more secure, and simpler for everyone to use. [1]

Authentication Based on Image Password

Abstract: In the modern day, graphical password authentication that relies on memory or recognition is a different and still developing sort of authentication. The user copies the picture or is able to identify the image that was used or made during the registration process. Only authorised users are able to access resources and information thanks to passwords. The newest fashion is graphic passwords, which appear to be a highly promising authentication technique. It is available as a substitute for text passwords. The most popular method is using usernames and passwords that are alphanumeric. While this method has certain benefits over plain text passwords, it also has some drawbacks. Users strive to memorise short, strong passwords that can be broken when using alphanumeric passwords, but doing so becomes cumbersome. Users that use graphical passwords save a picture or certain areas of an image as their password. Biometrics is now the most sophisticated and secure form of authentication, yet it is too costly for widespread usage. Graphical passwords are a fantastic alternative authentication mechanism since they are less expensive, more secure, and simpler for everyone to use. [1]

A Blockchain-based approach for Drug Traceability in Healthcare Supply Chain

Abstract: The blockchain typically described as a decentralized system in which transactional or ancient statistics are recorded, stored, and maintained throughout a peer-to-peer community of personal computers referred to as nodes. Counterfeit drugs are one consequence of such limitations within existing supply chains, which not only has serious adverse impact on human health but also causes severe economic loss to the healthcare industry. Blockchain technology has gained tremendous attention, with an escalating hobby in a plethora of several applications like safe and relaxed healthcare records management. Similarly, blockchain is reforming the traditional healthcare practices to an extra reliable means, in phrases of powerful prognosis and treatment through safe and cosy facts sharing using SHA Hash Generation Algorithm. Within the future, blockchain will be an era that can probably assist in personalized, authentic, and at ease healthcare by means of merging the entire actual-time scientific information of a patient’s fitness and offering it in an up to date cosy healthcare setup. In this paper, we evaluation each the present and modern day trends inside the subject of healthcare with the aid of imposing blockchain as a model. We also talk the packages of blockchain, at the side of the demanding situations confronted and destiny views. The proposed system executed blockchain implementation in distributed computing surroundings and it gives the automated restoration of invalid chain by using Consensus and Mining Algorithm. In this system, we present a Custom blockchain-based approach leveraging smart contracts and decentralized off-chain storage for efficient product traceability in the healthcare supply chain. The smart contract guarantees data provenance, eliminates the need for intermediaries and provides a secure, immutable history of transactions to all stakeholders. We present the system architecture and detailed algorithms that govern the working principles of our proposed solution. We perform testing and validation, and present cost and security analysis of the system to evaluate its effectiveness to enhance traceability within pharmaceutical supply chains.

Broadband structured light using digital micro-mirror devices (DMDs): a tutorial

Laser beam shaping is a venerable topic that enjoyed an explosion in activity in the late 1990s with the advent of diffractive optics for arbitrary control of coherent fields. Today, the topic is experiencing a resurgence, fuelled in part by the emerging power of tailoring light in all its degrees of freedom, so-called structured light, and in part by the versatility of modern day implementation tools. One such example is that of digital micro-mirror devices (DMDs), for fast, cheap and dynamic laser beam shaping. In this tutorial we outline the basic theory related to shaping light with DMDs, give a practical guide on how to get started, and demonstrate the power of the approach with several case studies, from monochromatic to broadband light.