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A Comprehensive Review Of Software Requirements Dependencies Analysis Techniques, Nahla Mohamed, Sherif Mazen, Waleed Helmy

Iraqi Journal for Computer Science and Mathematics

The software Requirements Prioritization (RP) process is essential for producing a successful software project. Requirements are interdependent in software projects, so handling their dependency during the RP process is mandatory. Many researchers have shown that requirements dependency is challenging for large-scale systems. Extracting requirements dependency is difficult since requirements are documented in natural language. Improper handling of dependencies among requirements while prioritization can cause inaccurate prioritization results and deadlocks, which cause project delays, rework, and redesign. Many techniques have been introduced to automate the dependency analysis process among software requirements, including artificial intelligence (AI) and other logic-based methods such as …

Enhanced Detection Of Intracranial Hemorrhage: A New Hybrid Model Design Based On The U-Net Segmentation Method, Hassan F. Hassan, Hadeel K. Aljobouri, Oktay Algin

Iraqi Journal for Computer Science and Mathematics

Intracranial hemorrhage (ICH) denotes bleeding inside the skull, which can occur in or around the brain. Computed tomography (CT) has been used to detect ICH due to its high efficiency and accuracy. Nowadays, deep learning model design is introduced to allow an accurate and efficient classification of ICH in CT images. This work focused on developing U-Net-based models for the segmenting of ICH. Furthermore, the proposed model employed two transfer learning models, MobileNet and Xception, as the backbones of the U-Net topology. This approach aims to establish metrics that improve ICH treatment through precise segmentation techniques. A free dataset from …

Management Of Diabetic Foot Ulcer By Homeopathic Treatment: An Evidenced-Based Case Report, S.G.S. Chakravarthy, Vinitha Thennarasu, I. M. Saliha Beegum

Indian Journal of Health Sciences and Biomedical Research KLEU

Diabetes mellitus is the most common metabolic disease causing microvascular, macrovascular, neuropathic, and nephropathic complications. Diabetic foot ulcer (DFU) is the frequently occurring clinical complication due to associated neuropathy, peripheral arterial disease leading to threatened amputation if untreated. Various treatments and preventive management techniques are currently in practice to lessen the morbidity of these complications. Homeopathy is proven to be the successful treatment in chronic diseases, especially DFUs as evidenced by the previous case reports and literature. The document includes a case report where a long-standing diabetic foot ulcer (DFU) was completely healed over a few months using the homeopathic …

Takayasu Arteritis Associated With Autoimmune Thyroiditis: A Case Report, Clinical Presentation, And Treatment With Monoclonal Antibody, Qudsiya Ansari, Owais Ali, Praveen Unki, Surbhi Rathi

Indian Journal of Health Sciences and Biomedical Research KLEU

Takayasu arteritis (TA), also known as “pulseless disease,” is a chronic large vessel vasculitis of unknown etiology that predominantly involves the aorta and its major branches. TA occurs worldwide and can affect all ethnic groups; the disease is most common in Asians. In this case report, we present a case of 15-year-old female, with a history of autoimmune thyroiditis presented with transient ischemic attack, the absence of peripheral and feeble central pulses with bruits that could be heard along the carotid, renal, and abdominal arteries, and a difference of > 10 mmHg in systolic blood pressure between arms. She was diagnosed …

Knowledge And Practice Regarding Eye Donation Among Degree College Students Of Belagavi City, S. Vinod Kumar, Chandra S. Metgud

Indian Journal of Health Sciences and Biomedical Research KLEU

INTRODUCTION:

Sight is crucial for our existence. In India, corneal opacity is the leading cause of blindness among people aged 0–49 years. The only treatment for corneal blindness is transplantation, necessitating increased awareness, and dispelling myths about eye donation. This study was conducted to assess the knowledge and practice regarding eye donation among degree college students of Belagavi city.

Material and Methods:

A cross-sectional study was conducted among 1018 degree college students from Belagavi, selected through proportionate sampling. The data were collected using a pretested questionnaire. Collected data were entered using Microsoft Excel and analyzed in SPSS software.

RESULTS:

The …

Development And Assessment Of “College Student To Community Strategy” For Enhancing Tuberculosis Case Detection, Bhavna Pramod Joshi, Deepak Narayan Tayade, Shobha Bansi Salve, Andrea Anthony Almeida, Abhishek Dhawan

Indian Journal of Health Sciences and Biomedical Research KLEU

BACKGROUND:

Tuberculosis (TB) elimination is the top-most public health priority for India. Taking into account the dire need to enhance the detection of TB cases, an innovative model was developed and implemented.

AIM:

The aim is to develop and assess “college student to community strategy” for enhancing TB case detection.

MATERIAL AND METHODS:

A quasi-experimental study was conducted in seven different nonmedical degree colleges. A total of 134 students participated in this study. Information, education, and communication (IEC) sessions describing the epidemiology, presumptive case definition, control, and prevention of TB were conducted. Pretest and posttest were administered to capture knowledge …

A Cross-Sectional Assessment Of Diabetes Risk Among Adults In A Limited-Resource Urban Primary Care Setting In West Bengal, India, Nazrul Mallick, Puspendu Biswas, Dwija Poddar, Debayan Podder, Disha Bhowmik, Dipika Sarkar

Indian Journal of Health Sciences and Biomedical Research KLEU

INTRODUCTION:

India faces a burgeoning burden of type 2 diabetes mellitus, projected to reach 87 million by 2030, with alarmingly high undiagnosed cases. Early identification remains crucial for targeted health interventions. This study employed a validated risk assessment tool to identify high-risk individuals and explore associations with diabetes risk factors.

Material and Methods:

This cross-sectional study was conducted for 3 months among nondiabetic consenting adults (above 18 years) attending a limited-resource urban primary health center in the field practice area of a teaching hospital in Uttar Dinajpur, West Bengal. A predesigned, pretested schedule containing domains on sociodemographics, dietary, medical history, …

Effect Of Health Education On The Awareness Of Human Papillomavirus Infection Among Undergraduate Students Of A Health Sciences University – An Interventional Study, Sasitharan Muthusamy, S. Yogeshkumar

Indian Journal of Health Sciences and Biomedical Research KLEU

BACKGROUND:

Human papillomavirus (HPV) infection is a significant public health concern associated with various cancers. Despite available vaccines, knowledge gaps persist among healthcare students, impacting vaccine uptake. This study aimed to assess the impact of an educational intervention on health-care students’ knowledge, attitudes, and practices regarding HPV infection and vaccination. Furthermore, the study aimed to assess the potential barriers to vaccination.

METHODOLOGY:

A pre- post-interventional study was conducted among 656 undergraduate healthcare students over a period of 1 year to assess baseline knowledge, attitudes, and practices related to HPV infection and vaccination using a self-structured validated questionnaire. Following this, an …

Trends In Selected Renal Diseases Among Patients From Below Poverty Line Population In Karnataka During 2010-2021, D. C. Nanjunda Devajana, Amit Kumar Mishra, Jyothi S. Lakshmi

Indian Journal of Health Sciences and Biomedical Research KLEU

INTRODUCTION:

Renal disorders are becoming increasingly common today. There is a clear correlation between social and economic deprivation and the advancement of many kidney illnesses, as well as premature death.

OBJECTIVE:

The objective is to reveal trends in the prevalence of renal diseases among the population below the poverty line (BPL) using the Karnataka method.

METHODS:

The current study is based on the data available on the government-managed website containing details about people who received treatment for several renal diseases under various government health insurance schemes by the BPL population from 2010 to 2020 in Karnataka state, South India.

RESULTS: …

Double Burden Of Malnutrition Among Adolescents: Evidence From A Cross-Sectional Study Among School-Going Adolescents In Bangalore City, Bhavya Balasubramanya, Avita Rose Johnson, T. Sulekha

Indian Journal of Health Sciences and Biomedical Research KLEU

BACKGROUND:

Previously, low- and middle-income nations grappled with widespread undernutrition, but now encounter the added challenge of overweight/obesity. Rapid urbanization has led to changes in the diet and physical activity of Indian adolescents. Malnutrition during adolescence has far-reaching consequences into adulthood.

OBJECTIVE:

The objective of this study was to assess the nutritional status of adolescents in schools and identify associated factors, with the aim of assessing whether the double burden of malnutrition exists among urban adolescents.

METHODS:

A cross-sectional study was conducted across four schools of Bangalore city with a universal sampling of 752 adolescents aged 10–19 years. Height and …

A Comparison Of Serum Cystatin C With Traditional Biomarkers Of Renal Function In Patients Of Essential Hypertension In A Tertiary Care Center Of The Kumaun Region, Sangeeta Singh, Aman Saini, Basant Kumar Joshi

Indian Journal of Health Sciences and Biomedical Research KLEU

INTRODUCTION:

In India, hypertensive renal disease, the second leading cause of chronic kidney failure, necessitates dialysis or renal transplantation. Most traditional renal function indicators, such as serum urea and creatinine, track disease progression and therapy response. Cystatin C, an excellent glomerular filtration rate (GFR) indicator, is freely filtered through the glomerular membrane, and its concentration is solely dictated by GFR. About 25%–40% of untreated hypertensives develop hyperuricemia. Microalbuminuria is a traditional renal function biomarker and outcome predictor in renal disease patients. This research compared blood cystatin C to standard renal function indicators (serum urea, serum creatinine [Scr], serum uric acid, …

Sexual Dimorphism And Sex Estimation: Review In Forensic Odontology, Brijesh Kumar Negi, Deepak Gurung

Indian Journal of Health Sciences and Biomedical Research KLEU

Sexual dimorphism traditionally refers to physical differences between males and females of a species. This variability is crucial for maintaining diverse phenotypic traits. In essence, sexual dimorphism reflects a complex interplay of genetic, gonadal, hormonal, and behavioral factors that shape the traits observed in males and females. Sex estimation involves determining whether skeletal remains belong to a male or female. This can be done through two primary approaches: nonmetric methods, which rely on visual inspection of skeletal features, and metric methods, which use equations based on measurements of skeletal dimensions. Because the degree of sexual dimorphism can differ significantly across …

Balancing Act: Navigating Regulations And Ethical Considerations In Animal Experiments – Intrinsic From International, Indian Laws And Hinduism Perspectives, Mohammad Nadeem Khan

Indian Journal of Health Sciences and Biomedical Research KLEU

Animal experimentation is a critical component of scientific research, offering insights into disease mechanisms, drug development, and treatment efficacy. However, ethical considerations surrounding the use of animals in research have prompted the establishment of regulations and guidelines worldwide. This article examines the multifaceted challenge of navigating regulations and ethical considerations in animal experiments, considering perspectives from international laws, Indian regulations, and Hinduism. It discusses the tension between the scientific imperative for research advancement and the ethical imperative to minimize harm to animals and uphold their welfare. International guidelines, such as the Three Rs principles, provide a framework for ethical conduct, …

Journal Metrics: Measuring Academic Impact, Journal Rankings, And Their Implications, Harpreet Kour, Punnya Angadi, Shrihari L Kulkarni

Indian Journal of Health Sciences and Biomedical Research KLEU

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New Dimensions Of Oral Potentially Malignant Disorders: Navigating The Future, Vinay Hazarey

Indian Journal of Health Sciences and Biomedical Research KLEU

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Ethical Dilemma On Writing A Reply To A Letter To Editor, Hinpetch Daungsupawong, Viroj Wiwanitkit

Indian Journal of Health Sciences and Biomedical Research KLEU

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The G20’S Vital Role In Global Health, Ram Kumar Garg

Indian Journal of Health Sciences and Biomedical Research KLEU

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Diabetic Retinopathy And The Risk Of Coronary Heart Disease Among Diabetic Patients Of A Tertiary Care Hospital In Rural Tumkur, Karnataka, Chandana Krishna, B. Manoj Babu, S. Roopa Bharamshettar, Niharika Shetty

Indian Journal of Health Sciences and Biomedical Research KLEU

BACKGROUND:

Diabetes is a significant cause of blindness, kidney failure, heart attacks, stroke, and lower limb amputation. Diabetes is a growing challenge in India, with an estimated 8.7% diabetic population (between 20 and 70 years). The macrovascular disease is the primary pathogenic mechanism underlying coronary heart disease (CHD). Microvascular disease may play a prominent role in CHD development in diabetic individuals. Diabetic retinopathy (DR) is a specific marker of microvascular disease in type 2 diabetes. It is unclear, however, if the presence of DR signifies an increased risk of CHD.

OBJECTIVES:

1. To assess the proportion of DR and 10-year …

Self-Assessment In Postgraduate Dental Education And Practice As A Learning Tool: A Questionnaire Study, Sunila B. Sangappa, Rohit Jain, Tamal Das, Ashwini Jithendra

Indian Journal of Health Sciences and Biomedical Research KLEU

BACKGROUND:

Self-assessment (SA) as a learning skill ascends engagement in learning but also promotes learners to take responsibility in understanding their current performance and revise on shortcomings. Pedagogical strategies involving the role of self-assessment skills at varied levels of curriculum, classroom, portfolios, and reflective writing are evidenced in the literature. Health-care providers have to continuously implement changes and keep upgrading their knowledge to fetch better results during their professional career actuating the necessity of SA during students’ training. Although recommendations from the Commission on Dental Accreditation to incorporate self-assessment as early as in predoctoral education have been emphasized, the need …

Impact Of Social Media Influence On Eating Behavior In Mid And Late Adolescent Children A Cross-Sectional Study, Aishwarya Patil, Gavishiddhayya Salimath, Mubashir Angolkar

Indian Journal of Health Sciences and Biomedical Research KLEU

BACKGROUND:

Adolescence is an important period of life when healthy behaviors are learned and cultivated to improve quality of life and physical function. During this time, it is important to eat well, exercise, and feel good about yourself. Social media is a part of adolescent life having many advantages, however, wrong information can have an adverse health effect. Adolescents are influenced by the content posted on social media, which frequently features a lot of fast-junk food marketing advertisements. In turn, these posts affect their eating preferences and choices and may change their perception of what constitutes a healthy eating behavior. …

Prevalence Of Unmet Need For Contraception Among Married Women Aged 15–49 Years In Urban And Rural Areas Of Telangana, Stefi Sundaran, Surendra Babu Darivemula, Sudha Bala, Devidas Prabhakarrao Tondare, S. Ajith Kumar, Sruthi Molagara

Indian Journal of Health Sciences and Biomedical Research KLEU

BACKGROUND:

As reported by the National Family Health Survey-5, over 70% of currently married women aged 15–49 years have a demand for family planning. Women encounter a multitude of obstacles when it comes to accessing and adopting contraception, including limited knowledge, social disapproval, and inadequate availability of family planning resources.

OBJECTIVE:

The aim of this study is to estimate the prevalence of unmet need for contraception and factors affecting contraceptive behavior among reproductive age group women aged 15–49 years living in urban and rural areas of Telangana.

METHODOLOGY:

A cross-sectional study was conducted in urban and rural areas of Telangana …

Grains Of Change – Analyzing Consumption Pattern Of Millets Among Rural Population: A Cross-Sectional Study, T Kavimalar, Rashmi Hullalli, Muttappa R. Gudadinni, Mallikarjun C. Yadavannavar

Indian Journal of Health Sciences and Biomedical Research KLEU

INTRODUCTION:

Millets, with their exceptional nutritional value, nonglutinous nature, and digestive ease, offer a wealth of benefits. They are rich in lecithin and known to fortify the nervous system. While millets such as jowar are dietary staples in rural India, they have often been relegated to animal feed and birdseed elsewhere. Despite India’s deep-rooted millet tradition, the consumption of pearl millet (bajra) declined by 67% in urban and 59% in rural areas between 1972–1973 and 2004–2005. Recognizing their potential, the Indian Government proposed the declaration of 2023 as the International Year of Millets to the UN.

OBJECTIVES:

The objective of …

Doctor–Patient Communication At An Urban Health And Training Center In Goa: A Cross-Sectional Study, Nadia Claire Mascarenhas E Dias, Vishakha Uday Kamble, Abhishek Uday Bicholkar, Jagadish Anil Cacodcar

Indian Journal of Health Sciences and Biomedical Research KLEU

BACKGROUND:

Effective doctor–patient communication is a central clinical function in building a therapeutic doctor–patient relationship, which is the heart and art of medicine. The increasing population and the lack of available services at these health centers can result in annoyed and agitated patients, resulting in violence toward doctors and other health-care staff.

AIM AND OBJECTIVE:

To assess doctor–patient communication at an urban health and training center in Goa.

MATERIAL AND METHODS:

A cross-sectional study was conducted over a period of 3 months on 200 participants. The self-administered questionnaire contained two components: (1) sociodemographic information of the participants and (2) 8 …

Knowledge And Practice Of Indoor Residual Spray With Dichlorodiphenyltrichloroethane In The Prevention And Control Of Malaria In The Endemic Zone Of Rural Area Of West Tripura District, North East India: A Cross-Sectional Study, Amar Tripura, Taranga Reang

Indian Journal of Health Sciences and Biomedical Research KLEU

BACKGROUND:

The World Health Organization recommends indoor residual spray (IRS) including dichlorodiphenyltrichloroethane (DDT), as a malaria vector control measure.

OBJECTIVE:

The objective was to assess the knowledge and practice of IRS with DDT in rural area of the West Tripura district.

METHODOLOGY:

A community based cross-sectional study was conducted in rural area of West Tripura District during the period of June to July 2019. Two hundred adult participants were interviewed from randomly selected families using multistage simple random sampling technique using a predesigned, pretested interview schedule. Data were analyzed using Microsoft excel 2007 and the Epi-info version 6.0 (CDC, Atlanta, …

A Case–Control Study On The Levels Of Serum Lipid In The Suicide Attempters Attending Psychiatric Hospital In North Karnataka, Sameer Belvi Mangalwedhe, M. S. Anusha, Anantkumar P. Miskin

Indian Journal of Health Sciences and Biomedical Research KLEU

BACKGROUND:

In today’s society, suicide is major public problem and has become a global issue accounting for about 1.4% of the death worldwide. It is highly undesirable event and urgently requires development of preventive approaches. Hypothesis: Cholesterol is a core component of central nervous system essential for cell membrane stability and the correct functioning of neurotransmission. It is hypothesized that reduced serum cholesterol level may be accompanied by changes in function of serotonin receptors and transporters.

AIMS:

The project ‘Serum Lipid Profile Levels in Suicide Attempters’ aimed to find out the relation of serum lipid levels in Suicide Attempters.

METHODOLOGY: …

A Cross-Sectional Descriptive Study To Assess The Awareness About Tuberculosis, Genexpert, Nikshay, And 99-Dots Among The Representative Population Of Medical Students, Shruti Jha, Saurabh Rambiharilal Shrivastava

Indian Journal of Health Sciences and Biomedical Research KLEU

BACKGROUND:

Tuberculosis (TB) is a global public health concern. The current study has been done with the objectives to assess the level of awareness about TB, GeneXpert, Nikshay, and 99-DOTS under the National Tuberculosis Elimination Program (NTEP) among the representative population of medical students.

MATERIALS AND METHODS:

It was a cross-sectional descriptive study conducted over a period of 2 months from October 2022 to November 2022 in a tertiary teaching medical college of Chengalpet district of Tamil Nadu among the medical students of the teaching medical college and hospital. Participants between the age of 18 and 28 years were included …

Prevalence Of Secondary Conditions And Cardiovascular Risk Prediction Among Persons With Disability Aged 18–59 Years In The Area Of Sarjapur Primary Health Center – A Cross-Sectional Study, Deepika Nagaraja, Deepthi N. Shanbhag

Indian Journal of Health Sciences and Biomedical Research KLEU

BACKGROUND:

Disability means any restriction or lack of ability to perform an activity in the manner or within the range considered normal for a human being. A secondary condition is an additional condition that presupposes the existence of a primary condition. Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is one of the leading causes of death and disability worldwide, which can be predicted using the World Health Organization (WHO)/International Society of Hypertension (ISH) risk prediction chart.

AIMS:

To assess the prevalence of secondary conditions and cardiovascular risk in identified adults with disabilities in the age group of 18–59 years in the Sarjapur Primary Health …

Safety And Effectiveness Of Fast-Track Bilateral Total Knee Arthroplasty: An Indian Experience, Bharat Chandra Katragadda, Anoop Suresh, Arshad Azeez

Indian Journal of Health Sciences and Biomedical Research KLEU

BACKGROUND:

In total knee arthroplasty (TKA), fast-track or enhanced recovery after surgery (ERAS) programs are proven to be cost-effective without compromising patient safety or functional outcomes. The aim of this study is to determine if these promising results could be reproduced in Indian practice.

METHODS:

This retrospective study compared patients who underwent simultaneous bilateral TKA through ERAS protocol (n = 100) from January 2021 to June 2022 with a propensity-matched historical group operated through conventional protocol (n = 100) from July 2019 to June 2020. The time for straight leg raise (SLR), time to discharge, Visual Analog Score (VAS) for …

Impact Of Occupation On The Social Health Of Workers And Their Families Residing In The Field Practice Area Of Medical College: A Qualitative Survey, Purva Shoor, Shubham Mohan Sharma, Sheetal Dadhich

Indian Journal of Health Sciences and Biomedical Research KLEU

BACKGROUND:

Social health factors influence the well-being and continuation of jobs for workers. Factors such as familial support, their attitude, workplace cohesiveness, and social life play a major role in social health impacting all other dimensions of health also.

OBJECTIVES:

The aim of this study was. 1. To describe and analyze the individual viewpoints of workers or their family respondents about their social well-being. 2. To analyze the social determinants such as income, cohesiveness, discrimination, and recreation, that explain a worker’s social health status even beyond work.

METHODOLOGY:

A cross-sectional survey of the sample size of 117 respondents, residing in …

Prediction Of Low Birth Weight (Lbw) Among Smokeless Tobacco-Using Pregnant Mothers By Using Stepwise Logistic Regression Model, Praveen Ganganahalli, Satish V. Kakade, Jyotsna A. Patil, Asha Pratinidhi

Indian Journal of Health Sciences and Biomedical Research KLEU

INTRODUCTION:

Children’s health is tomorrow’s wealth is one of the WHO’s slogans of the recent years. However, children’s health is to a great extent determined by factors that operate in utero, well before they are born. Newborns falling in the category of low birth weight (LBW) carry relatively greater risks of perinatal and neonatal morbidity and mortality and substandard growth and development in the later life.

OBJECTIVES:

The objective of the study was to study birth weight pattern of newborn babies and to find determinants of LBW among babies born to women using Mishri during pregnancy and to construct predictive …