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Early Adolescents Parental Relations and Emotional Competence Among Sheik Abduselam Secondary School Students, Jigjiga, Ethiopia

Adolescents relation with parents and their overall development has attracted and increasing research attention. And yet identification of parental relationship and adolescents’ emotional competence is relatively a new area of research. Given the role emotional competence played in healthy functioning in young adolescents over a life span. , it is imperative to study and enhance our understanding of Parent–Early adolescents relationship and emotional competence with different dimensions that compose these constructs. In this context, the main objective of this study was to investigate the correlation between parent-child relationship and emotional competence. 60 Participants (30 boys and 30 girls) with average age of 15.5 were randomly selected from Sheik Abduselam Secondary school, Jigjgia, Ethiopia. Children were provided Parent-child relationship then Emotional competency scales. Analyses were conducted using descriptive statistics-mean & standard deviations and p-value of Parent-child (boys and Girls) relationship in ten dimensions, emotional competence in five dimensions and Pearson’s product moment correlations were employed to identify the association between the Parents-child relationship dimensions with Emotional competence dimensions. Result showed that significant children’s perception of their mothers as rewarding (symbolic and Object), loving, and demanding. On the other hand, children did not show any significant differences of their relation with both mothers and fathers in protecting, Object-reward and Indifferent dimensions. However, Children’s Perception of their father as Rejecting, Symbolic-Punishment and neglect have significantly different from their mothers. In relation to Emotional Competence, result found out children had average in emotional competency in all dimensions. A notable finding in this study was significance positive parent-child relationship and emotional competence. Positive and negative relationships among the eight dimensions of parent-child relationships (Neglecting, rejecting, Symbolic punishment, Protecting, Symbolic Reward, Object Reward, Loving, Indifferent) except “demanding” and “Object Punishment” significantly related with emotional competence dimensions at p<0.05 significant level in the sample were found. The results proved that statistical significance of the relationship between emotional competence and parent child relationships. Implications and suggestions for future research were discussed.
RETROSPECTIVE STUDY EVALUATING THE RESULTS OF MINIMALLY INVASIVE PLATE OSTEOSYNTHESIS (MIPO) IN MANAGEMENT OF DISTAL TIBIAL FRACTURES

Background Minimally Invasive Plate Osteosynthesis is widely accepted as a good option for treatment of fractures of distal tibia as it preserves the fracture biology leading to improved outcomes. Questions/purposes the study aimed to find out the efficacy of MIPO in treatment of extra-articular fractures of distal tibia. Methods 30 patients with fractures of distal tibia treated with MIPO were retrospectively reviewed. Mean age was 40.3 years. There were 21 males and 9 females, 24 patients had closed fractures and 6 patients had open fractures. Patients were followed up clinically and radiologically for 1 year and AOFAS score for ankle and hind foot was used to assess the functional outcome. Results 23(67.7%) patients had a peaceful fracture healing, 5 patients (16.7%) showed delayed healing and non-union occurred in 2 patients (6.6%). 4 patients (13.3%) had wound infection and 3 patients (10%) had a plate irritation problems. The average AOFAS score was 83.3. Conclusions MIPO technique is an effective option in treatment of distal tibia fractures with good functional outcomes but its complications raise the need for good preoperative planning to avoid the complications as much as possible
The effect of the alkaline solution content on the mechanical properties of mK-based PVA fiber-reinforced geopolymers

this paper studied the effect of the activation solution content on the mechanical properties of PvA fiber-reinforced geopolymers based on the activation of metakaolin. Different fiber content (0%, 1% and 2% vol.) of PvA fibers was used to reinforce matrices with different composition (sio2/Al2o3 molar ratios, i.e. 3.0, 3.4 and 3.8). the amount of activation solution was adjusted to maintain same workability for all fresh mixes and account for the fiber addition. the properties assessed were compressive and flexural strength; capillary sorption tests were used to estimate the durability of the composites. results show that adjustments in the content of the activation solution slightly reduce the mechanical strength of geopolymers. nonetheless, as the amount of activation solution increases in the mixes, so does the toughness of the PvA-reinforced composites, which indicates a good correlation between the amount of soluble silica in the fresh geopolymers and mechanical properties in bending. keywords: mechanical properties; durability; metakaolin; geopolymers; fiber reinforced geopolymer composite; PvA fiber; sodium silicate solution Prof. Paulo H. R. Borges is an Assistant Professor at ceFet-mG (Federal centre for tech. education of minas Gerais, Brazil). He has a PhD in engineering materials from the university of sheffield, u.k., on the durability of cementitious materials. His current research is focused on the development of sustainable construction materials, mainly alternative binders to Portland cement. Dr. Aamer Bhutta is currently a research Associate at the Department of civil engineering, Faculty of Applied sciences at uBc. He has received PhD in civil engineering from nihon university, tokyo in 1995. He has been an Associate Professor in Faculty of civil engineering, and a senior fellow at construction research centre (crc), universiti teknologi malaysia (utm) from 2009 to 2013. His current research is focused on the development of alternative construction materials, also known as geopolymers. Luiggi Teixeira Bavuzo is a civil engineer and m.sc. candidate at ceFet-mG, working on the development of high performance geopolymer matrices with the addition of short PvA fibers. Prof. Nemkumar Banthia is a Professor of civil engineering, Distinguished university scholar and a canada research chair at the university of British columbia, vancouver, canada. Dr. Banthia obtained his Ph.D. from the university of British columbia in 1987 on impact resistance of concrete, and since then he has been actively pursuing research in the areas of cement-based and polymer-based fiber reinforced composites, with particular emphasis on testing and standardization, fracture behavior, strain-rate effects, durability and development of sustainable materials
Awareness of Presence of Refractive error among Rural North Indian population

Abstract Introduction: Visual Impairment due to uncorrected refractive error affects 200-250 million people in the world. Correction of uncorrected refractive errors is a priority of Vision 2020-The Right to Sight. Awareness about the Refractive error its associated symptoms along with its treatment can play an important role in prevention of blindness. Results: Self Designed Survey questionnaire had been distributed to 4177 randomly selected people of the Age group 15-45 attending Rural Health Centre in North India. Out of enrolled individual maximum 24.6% were in age group 41-45 yrs, followed by 22.5% in age group 15-20 yrs. According to Kuppu Swami scale maximum 35.5% of study population was of Lower class followed by 32.9% of upper lower class. Study had (38.3%) males and (61.6%) females, 26.6% of enrolled participants wore spectacles. 23.2% were aware about the refractive error and 5.5% had knowledge about its symptoms. 21.6% of the spectacle users and 2.3% of non-spectacle users were aware of the importance of wearing spectacles. 3.1% of all were aware about urgency for seeking eye care help. 19.4% prefer spectacles as optical correction and 1.6% prefer contact lens over spectacle use. 2 % among spectacle users were aware about photorefractive surgery but only 0.6% preferred surgeries over spectacles and contact lenses. Conclusion: In order to reduce the impact of visual problems related to refractive errors like amblyopia, blurring of vision, headache, eye strain, redness of eyes etc. Certain steps in society should be undertaken towards the general public, such as information through media and publicity, public education, screenings for ametropia in schools and at work place and government subsidies of optical equipments.
Betonszerkezetek korrózióállóságának biztosítása innovatív szálerôsítésû polimer ( FRP ) anyagokkal

Corrosion resistant concrete structures with innovative Fibre Reinforced Polymer (FRP) materials Development and application of Fibre Reinforced Polymer (FRP) reinforcements in concrete structures have been accelerated in the last three decades. Durability of FRP reinforcements is expected to exceed that of conventional steel reinforcements as FRP reinforcements do not tend to corrode. Present paper intends to review experiences on characteristics of fiber reinforced polymers (FRP) for civil engineering applications and to discuss design considerations by applying FRP bars or tendons embedded in concrete as prestressed or non-prestressed reinforcement. Test results on FRP indicate high tensile strength, high fatigue strength as well as low relaxation and creep. Design recommendations are based on work carried out more than fifteen years ago on first generation reinforcing products. Design guidelines are necessary to enable the use of new materials, they should be made flexible enough to accommodate future developments and facilitate the quick adoption of innovative products. Present paper, therefore, introduces the most recent European research action (COST TU1207) that aims to develop a new generation of design guidelines for FRP materials based on European Standards.
The role of serum cystatin C level in detection of early onset kidney injury after coronary artery bypass surgery

Aim: Acute kidney injury (AKI) is an important condition after coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) surgery. Precautions can be taken to prevent AKI by recognizing the risky patients in the preoperative period. In this study, we investigated the relationship between the serum cystatin C (CyC) levels and AKI after CABG surgery. Methods: A total of 42 patients (mean age 59.33 (6.66) and 69% male) who underwent isolated on-pump CABG between June 2018 and January 2019 were included in this prospective cohort study. Creatinine and CyC levels were evaluated at the preoperative period, postoperative 2nd and 24th hours. Patients were assessed for the development of AKI according to the Acute Kidney Injury Network criteria and divided into two groups as those with and without AKI in the postoperative period. Results: Based on the creatinine level at the postoperative 24th hour, 9 (21.4%) patients developed AKI. Compared to patients who did not develop AKI, it was found that CyC level was significantly higher at the postoperative 2nd hour in patients who developed AKI (1.06 (0.26) vs 0.87 (0.19), P=0.023). In patients who developed AKI, the duration of cross-clamp was significantly longer (P=0.038), and erythrocyte suspension (P<0.001) and the number of fresh frozen plasma infusions (P<0.001) were significantly higher. Conclusion: Increased CyC levels were associated with the development of AKI in the early postoperative period. CyC measurements performed in the initial period after CABG can be used in the diagnosis of cardiac surgery related AKI.
Case Study on Performing Indoor Gardening with New Technology Implication to Overcome the Gaps in the Existing Solutions

In the present-day world, innovation is commanding characteristic things and people aren't in bond with nature. One fundamental issue in this aggregate issue is the inaccessibility of natural foods grown from the ground. In any event, when individuals want to develop natural vegetables, they are in the absence of room at their clogged habitations. In any event, developing it in pots turns into a monotonous procedure because of the prerequisite of successive checking of the plants. Indoor Gardening is a convenient solution for this situation. This paper reviews the benefits and requirements of indoor gardening, and the existing technologies which help urban people practice the art of gardening within their household, office space, or any other closed landscapes, without access to direct sunlight or soil.
Estimating Maximal Oxygen Uptake from the Ratio of Heart Rate at Maximal Exercise to Heart Rate at Rest in Middle-Aged Men

Purpose To estimate the maximum mass-specific oxygen uptake (VO2max) from the ratio of the heart rate at maximal exercise (HRmax) to heart rate at rest (HRrest) in middle-aged men. VO2max is an essential measure of cardiorespiratory fitness, but it is difficult to utilize in clinical practice. The proportionality factor HRmax to HRrest is known to approximate 15 in young well-trained adults. Presumably, the same value is inaccurate for middle-aged men. Materials and Methods Six-hundred thirty-four men belonging to the Kuopio Ischaemic Heart Disease Risk Factor Study. Their mean age, body mass index (BMI), the daily total physical activity (TPA), VO2max, HRmax, and HRrest were: 49.4±6.4 years, 26.3±3.2 kg/m2, 48.5±10.1 metabolic equivalent hours per day, 33.7±7.6 mL/min/kg, 170.1±15.4 beats/min, and 63.3±10.8 beats/min. They included never-smokers 38%, former smokers 29%, and current smokers 33%. Results The proportionality factor HRmax to HRrest in around 50-year-old men approximated 12. One year in age, one step change in BMI (normal weight, overweight, obese), smoking status (never, former, current), and TPA (moderately active, active, highly active) reduced the proportionality factor by 0.1, 0.6, 0.4, and 0.1, respectively. The proportionality factor in obese or current smoking middle-aged men was one point lower compared to normal weight or never-smoking peers. This corresponds to approximately 10 years in chronological age. Conclusions In around 50-year-old men with no cardiovascular diseases, bronchial asthma, or cancer, the HRmax to HRrest ratio should be multiplied by approximately 12 to estimate VO2max. BMI and smoking status can be considered in calculations to improve accuracy.
Glucose Uptake Activity and Cytotoxicity of Abietane Diterpenes and Triterpenes Isolated from Lamiaceae Plant Species

The prevalence of diabetes mellitus (DM), considered one of the most common metabolic disorders, has dramatically increased and resulted in higher rate of morbidity and mortality around the world, in the past decade. It is well known that insulin resistance in target tissues and a deficiency in insulin secretion from pancreatic β-cells are the main characteristic of type 2 diabetes. The aim of this study was the bio-evaluation of compounds isolated from three selected plant species; namely, Salvia africana-lutea, Leonotis ocymifolia and Plectranthus madagascariensis, for their glucose uptake ability. Methanolic extracts were produced from the arterial part of each plant. Compounds were identified using different spectroscopic techniques. The glucose uptake ability of each compound was then evaluated in mammalian cells using 2-deoxyglucose-6-phosphate. The cytotoxicity of each compound was established via the MTT assay. Chromatographic purification of the three plant species yielded fifteen pure terpenoids. Compounds 1 (p = 0.0031), 8 (p = 0.0053), and 6 (p = 0.0086), showed a marked increase in glucose uptake, with p values of p=0.0031, p=0.0053 and p=0.0086, respectively. Additionally, 1, 4 and 6 exhibited cytotoxicity toward mammalian tissue with a decrease in cell viability of ~70%, ~68% and ~67%, respectively. The results suggested that several compounds demonstrated a marked increase in glucose uptake while two of the compounds exhibited signs of cytotoxicity. It may, therefore, be suggested that these compounds be considered as potential candidates for novel plant-derived alternative therapies in the treatment of type 2 diabetes.
Host genetics and Symbiodinium D diversity in a stress-tolerant scleractinian coral, Oulastrea crispata, in the West Pacific

Determination of the genetic diversity and structure of coral populations across their biogeographic range must include the investigation of the coral host and its associated Symbiodinium. We examined the genetic similarity of the stress-tolerant coral Oulastrea crispata and the diversity of Symbiodinium D across part of their geographic distribution, which ranges across 5800 km in the West Pacific from tropical Thailand (similar to 7 degrees N) to the outlying regions of temperate Japan (36 degrees N). F-ST-statistics and AMOVA of directly sequenced coral ribosomal internal transcribed spacer (ITS) DNA sequences showed a high genetic homogeneity between temperate and subtropical populations, but showed a significant difference between temperate and subtropical populations and their tropical counterparts. Denaturing gradient gel electrophoresis (DGGE) of ITS DNA sequences identified 4 major O. crispata-associated Symbiodinium D types: D8, D8-12, D12-13, and D15; these were found in the regions extending from tropical Thailand towards the high latitude regions of Japan. F-ST-statistics and AMOVA of Symbiodinium ITS showed significant differences between tropical, subtropical, and temperate regions, with the D8 and D8-12 dominant in the tropical and subtropical regions, the D12-13 endemic in the subtropical northern South China Sea, and D15 restricted to the high-latitudinal outlying coral communities. Consistent variation in environmental factors, such as temperature and light, may have driven the regional specific divergence of the Symbiodinium D types, suggesting that habitat-specific Symbiodinium types can assist O. crispata in acclimating to the environmental fluctuations found in the marginal range of coral distribution.
On Front-end Gain Invariant Modeling for Wake Word Spotting

Wake word (WW) spotting is challenging in far-field due to the complexities and variations in acoustic conditions and the environmental interference in signal transmission. A suite of carefully designed and optimized audio front-end (AFE) algorithms help mitigate these challenges and provide better quality audio signals to the downstream modules such as WW spotter. Since the WW model is trained with the AFE-processed audio data, its performance is sensitive to AFE variations, such as gain changes. In addition, when deploying to new devices, the WW performance is not guaranteed because the AFE is unknown to the WW model. To address these issues, we propose a novel approach to use a new feature called $\Delta$LFBE to decouple the AFE gain variations from the WW model. We modified the neural network architectures to accommodate the delta computation, with the feature extraction module unchanged. We evaluate our WW models using data collected from real household settings and showed the models with the $\Delta$LFBE is robust to AFE gain changes. Specifically, when AFE gain changes up to $\pm$12dB, the baseline CNN model lost up to relative 19.0% in false alarm rate or 34.3% in false reject rate, while the model with $\Delta$LFBE demonstrates no performance loss.
THE UNIVERSITY OF CHICAGO GROWTH OF COHOMOLOGY OF ARITHMETIC GROUPS AND THE STABLE TRACE FORMULA A DISSERTATION SUBMITTED TO THE FACULTY OF THE DIVISION OF THE PHYSICAL SCIENCES IN CANDIDACY FOR THE DEGREE OF DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY

We study growth of Betti numbers in towers of cocompact arithmetic lattices in unitary groups U(a, b). In the middle degree of cohomology, the Betti numbers grow proportionally to the volume of the manifold, but away from the middle degree, the growth is known to be sub-linear in the volume. After rephrasing the problem into representation-theoretic terms, we give upper bounds on the growth of cohomology in small degrees coming from certain families of representations. These upper bounds are achieved in the framework of the endoscopic classification of representations: we use Arthur’s stable trace formula to bound the growth in terms of multiplicities of discrete series representations on endoscopic groups.
Evaluating an alternative cost effective protocol to screen and detect oral pre-cancerous and cancerous lesions

Background: Oral cancer is one the leading causes of cancer mortality nowadays, and early screening of pre-cancerous lesions is a high priority for reducing both morbidity and mortality associated with oral cancers. Methods: The study group composed of subjects from West Bengal to evaluate the protocol for the detection of precancerous and cancerous lesions of the oral mucosa. Results: Toluidine blue, Cytology with Leishman Giemsa stain and Histopathology methods from biopsy was combined to develop a screening protocol named Mukherjee Bose protocol. The sensitivity of this tests holds nearly at 96.2% and specificity at 77.7% in this study. The average cost to screen patients by this method was reported very cheap. By combining this three very sensitive techniques in the study were considered to make the protocol reaching a very high-level of sensitivity and efficiency. Conclusions: The purpose of this article is to initially implement and evaluate a rapid and cost effective protocol by using present diagnostic aids used in daily practice for screening pre-cancerous and cancerous lesions.
Substrates mediate responses of forest bryophytes to a gradient in overstory retention

Forest bryophytes are sensitive to the disturbances and environmental changes associated with forest management. We asked whether the substrates on which bryophytes grow mediate responses to exposure following canopy removal. We measured bryophyte cover and richness in 0.1 m2 quadrats on the forest floor, decayed logs, and tree bases along a gradient of dispersed overstory retention (100%, 40%, and 15% of initial basal area) 7 to 8 years after harvest of mature Pseudotsuga forests. Cover, local richness, and, to a lesser degree, species evenness declined steeply across the retention gradient on decayed logs and tree bases but not on the forest floor. Liverworts were more sensitive than mosses, particularly on decayed logs and on the southwestern aspects of trees (>97% declines in cover under 15% retention). Richness and evenness at the treatment scale also declined sharply on decayed logs and on the southwestern aspects of trees but changed little or increased under 40% retention on the forest floor. Our .