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The effect of portulaca oleracea capsules on hemorrhage volume and postpartum pain: Clinical trial study
Authors:   School of Nursing and Midwifery, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran., Shiralinezhad Samira , Kheirkhah Masoomeh ,   Associate Professor, Nursing Care Research Center (NCRC), School of Nursing and Midwifery, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran., Farshad Fatemeh ,   School of Dentistry, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
Published: May 2022

Background: Postpartum affects the well-being of mothers. Examining the approaches that could reduce the maternal side effects such as pain and bleeding, are among the top research priorities in midwifery. The present research aims to determine the effects of Portulaca Oleracea capsules on hemorrhage volume and postpartum pain. Methods: The double-blind clinical trial- after receiving permission from the Ethics Committee- targeted 106 women. The qualified mothers were classified into two groups using Sealed Envelope sample size. In both groups after taking Mefenamic acid as a routine treatment, the interventions were done. One group took Portulaca Oleracea capsules and the other group received placebo drugs that were similar in smell, color, and taste. In the interventional group, Portulaca Oleracea capsules were prescribed two times a day in the twelve-hour interval, after taking Mefenamic acid. In the control group, the placebo capsules were prescribed at the same intervals. To measure the amount of hemorrhage after delivery, pads were used after each intervention to determine differences in pads weighed. The IBM SPSS for Windows, version 16 was used for statistical analysis. Data analyzed by descriptive and analytic statistics Mann Whitney tests, and Generalized Estimating Equation (GEE). The level of significance was considered 0.05. Results: The average rate of pain intensity after the first intervention in the interventional group was 4.82 + 1.11 and in the placebo group was 5.22 + 1.09 (p=0.037). After the second intervention was 3.74 + 0.91 in the intervention group and 4.79 + 0.97 in the placebo group (p<0.001). The average hemorrhage volume after the second intervention was 28.33 + 6.67 in the interventional group and 35.96 + 7.59 (p<0.001) in the placebo group. Conclusion: Portulaca Oleracea capsules were effective in reducing the amount of postpartum pain and hemorrhage and can be used as herbal medicine to decrease postpartum pain and hemorrhage.
Benign prostatic-type epithelium polyp presenting as a progressive mass in young adult: Case report
Authors:   PGY-1 Resident, Department of Pathology, The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, Columbus, OH, USA., Shaker Nada , Patel Ankush ,   The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, Columbus, OH, USA., Shaker Nuha ,   PGY-3 Resident, Department of Pathology, The University of Kentucky, Lexington, KY, USA., Parwani Anil ,   Vice Chair and Director, Anatomic Pathology, Department of Pathology, The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, Columbus, OH, USA.
Published: May 2022

Our report details the clinically significant presentation of a large non neoplastic prostatic-type polyp found in a 37-year-old male patient seeking management for a pelvic mass involving the seminal vesicles and prostate. Prostatictype polyps uncommonly present within the urothelial tract, with the majority arising within the prostatic urethra in and around the verumontanum and less commonly within the bladder [1-3]. Epidemiology is broad, with an affected range spanning 19-89 years of age, though suggested to be more common in elderly patients with benign prostatic hyperplasia [3,4]. Etiological origins of metaplastic or hyperplastic changes, abnormal migration and misplacement of prostatic tissue, and the persistence of embryonic remnants have been suggested, however histogenesis may vary depending on the site of the polyp [3-6]. Our case depicts a unique presentation of prostatic-type polyp of the urothelial tract distinctive in gross appearance, histological findings, clinical evaluation, course, and management.
Body and tail pancreatic tumor – A rare location: A case report
Authors:   Discipline of Physiology, Department of Functional Sciences, “Victor Babeș” University of Medicine and Pharmacy Timișoara, Eftimie Murgu Square No. 2, 300041, Timișoara, Romania., Calma Crenguta Livia , Groza Sabine Stefania ,   Discipline of Physiology, Department of Functional Sciences, “Victor Babeș” University of Medicine and Pharmacy Timișoara, Eftimie Murgu Square No. 2, 300041, Timișoara, Romania.
Published: May 2022

This case report focuses on the body and tail pancreatic tumor, one of the rarest locations of a tumor. We describe an interesting case of thirty-year-old women from a rural region presenting with a giant and a life-threatening pancreatic tumor. The information obtained from the patient revealed a modification of the women’s general condition from the previous two weeks – she presented with fatigue, diffused abdominal pain in the upper abdominal floor, and general condition slightly influenced. X-ray Computed Tomography Scan (CT scan) with contrast substance (contrast-enhanced Computed Tomography (CT) scan) and Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) both indicate an intense pancreatic body and tail tumor vascularization, well-delimited, solid, with several necrotic areas in the interior, hyper capture in arterial time in the solid portion and wash-out in the portal and parenchymal time, with a size of 6.82 /4.74/6.3 centimeters - T3N0M0, II-A stage. During the surgery, a tumor of approximately 10/7/4.3 centimeters, of firm consistency, irregular shape, encapsulated, lining the posterior gastric face was discovered in the body and tail of the pancreas. On palpation, no adenopathy was detected, and the rest of the abdominal organs have a normal macroscopic appearance. The splenic artery and vein adhere intimately to the tumor and are separated after careful dissection. Subsequently, the splenic hilum is identified, the caudal splenopancreatectomy is decided, performed, and successfully managed.
Ocular lesion due to congenital infections (Cytomegalovirus, Toxoplasmosis), diagnosis, treatment and followup: A prospective study in Tehran, Iran
Authors:   Assistant Professor of Pediatric Neurology, Pediatric Growth and Development Research Center, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran., Vafaee Shahi Mohammad , Noorbakhsh Samileh ,   Professor of Pediatric Infectious Disease, Pediatric Infectious Diseases, Department & Research center, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran., Tahernia Leila ,   Fellowship of Pediatric ICU, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran., Ashouri Sarvenaz ,   ENT and Head and Neck Research Center and Department, Iran university of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
Published: May 2022

Background: Intrauterine infections lead to involvement of various organs in fetus, including the eye. The aim of this study was to determine the frequency and clinical response of ocular lesions to specific drugs in infants with congenital Toxoplasma and cytomegalovirus infections. Methods: This historical cohort study was performed in the pediatric and ophthalmology department of Hazrat Rasool Akram Hospital in Tehran from October 2011 to November 2017. Patients included 78 infants with intrauterine infection (proven) and ocular involvement (cataracts, glaucoma, and retinitis). Infants who did not undergo additional and diagnostic tests, eye examinations, follow-up and did not receive effective treatment were excluded from the study. Three patients expired during the study. Finally, 37 patients (including 25 patients with cytomegalovirus and 12 patients with toxoplasma) were included to assess and the clinical response to ocular lesions was evaluated for one year Results: Of 12 cases with toxoplasmosis, 5 patients received complete treatment and 4 patients had appropriate clinical responses. Of 25 patients with CMV, 18 patients received complete treatment and 9 patients had appropriate clinical responses. Conclusion: Successful treatment will be obtained in near 80% of ocular toxoplasmosis, so anti toxoplasma treatment is recommended in all confirmed cases. About 50% of CMV infected cases (with hearing loss, ocular involvement) might respond well to antiviral therapy, We recommend anti CMV treatment in any age ( <2 years old) but it is not indicated in CMV infected cases with severe brain involvement.
Osteoid osteoma of the quadrilateral surface of the medial wall of the acetabulum treated with the anterior intrapelvic approach
Authors:   Egypt Ministry of Health and Population, Orthopedic Consultant, Egypt., Mahmoud Hessin , Mohamed Mahmoud ,   Egypt Ministry of Health and Population, Orthopedic Specialist, Egypt Giza Italian District, Egypt., Ahmed Yehia ,   Egypt Ministry of Health and Population, Orthopedic Specialist, Egypt Giza Italian District, Egypt., Ahmed Abdelazeem ,   Cairo University Kasr Alainy Faculty of Medicine, Egypt Giza Dokki Administration Tower, Egypt.
Published: May 2022

Acetabular osteoid osteoma is very rare entity. The author reports on a lesion in a 33-years-old lactating female after 12 months of delay in diagnosis. Its periarticular location on the quadrilateral surface of the medial wall and its proximity to the obturator neurovascular bundle made its accessibility by the available minimally invasive treatment options difficult and dangerous. Surgical access through the traditional hip approaches is infeasible. Stoppa intrapelvic approach allowed direct visualization and en bloc resection of the lesion. Pain disappeared immediately after surgery with rapid improvement of her function. Temporary traction obturator neuropraxia was the only complication encountered. Full functional recovery was detected after three months and continued till the latest one-year follow-up with no recurrence manifestations.
Subcutaneous and visceral emphysema due to industrial air gun injury
Authors:   Orthopaedic and Traumatology Department, Azienda USL Bellaria-Maggiore, Bologna, Italy., Emanuela Castiello , Amendola Luca ,   Orthopaedic and Traumatology Department, Azienda USL Bellaria-Maggiore, Bologna, Italy., Pungetti Camilla ,   Orthopaedic and Traumatology Department, Azienda USL Bellaria-Maggiore, Bologna, Italy., D Tigani ,   Orthopaedic and Traumatology Department, Azienda USL Bellaria-Maggiore, Bologna, Italy.
Published: May 2022

A 21-year-old man presented to our emergency department suffering for right arm tightness and stiffness with mild pain following a high-pressure air working injury. On examination, the right hand palm showed a small gunshot wound (Figure 1), a swelling and crepitus was palpable from the tips of the fingers through to the whole upper limb extending up to the lateral right cervical region. No neurological impairments or fever were recorded. His vital signs were stable and laboratory tests were within a normal range (WBC 8.39 109/L mmc, CRP 0.10 mg/dL, fibrinogen 245 mg/dL). The wound was irrigated, cleaned and sterile dressing was applied. The right hand x-ray resulted negative for acute fracture.
Metastatic pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma presented as a cervical mass and rectal mass: A case report
Authors:   Department of Pathology, United Christian Hospital, Hong Kong., TSANG Po-man , LO Chun-hai ,   Department of Pathology, United Christian Hospital, Hong Kong., LING Cheuk-nam ,   Department of Pathology, United Christian Hospital, Hong Kong., CHEUNG Hoi-lam ,   Department of Pathology, Tseung Kwan O Hospital, Hong Kong., HO Cheuk-lam ,   Department of Pathology, United Christian Hospital, Hong Kong.
Published: May 2022

Pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC) is the most common type of malignant tumour in the pancreas. It is a highly aggressive tumour with poor prognosis. The liver and peritoneum are the most common sites of metastasis, and metastasis to colon and cervix are extremely rare. We herein report a case of metastatic PDAC presented as a cervical mass and rectal mass. Biopsies were taken from the rectal mass, cervical mass, and pancreatic mass. They show similar morphology and same immunostaining results, including loss of nuclear staining for SMAD4. In viewing unusual morphology and a lack of precursor lesions in small biopsies, one should alert the possibility of metastasis. Correlation with clinical history and radiological examination and the use of appropriate immunohistochemistry are also essential for making the correct diagnosis.
Movimiento indígena y retos electorales en Colombia
Authors: Laurent Viriginie
Published: May 2022

Espacio privilegiado para una puesta en escena de lo político, los procesos electorales se prestan para un juego sutil entre las apariencias y las pertenencias. La participación de representantes del movimiento indígena colombiano en elecciones locales, regionales y nacionales ha posibilitado un fenómeno paradójico a primera vista: la afirmación de la indianidad en contextos extracomunitarios. Si bien la participación indígena en los procesos electorales muestra su voluntad de apertura e inserción dentro de una dinámica política nacional, se constituye también en un medio para reivindicar elementos considerados específicamente indígenas que adhieren a aspectos más clásicos del ejercicio político. El artículo intenta develar los discursos y las estrategias que acompañan dichas prácticas entre los miembros de las organizaciones político-electorales indígenas.
Las instituciones de la democracia directa a escala nacional en América Latina
Authors: Zovatto Daniel
Published: May 2022

La transición democrática en América Latina tiene dos etapas: los años 1980, de gran avance en materia democrática y la década de 1990, caracterizada por la crisis de representación del sistema partidario y el descontento creciente con la política. Las reformas constitucionales y la incorporación de mecanismos de democracia directa sirvieron para afrontar ello. Determinar hasta qué punto estas instituciones de democracia directa han llegado para quedarse y cuáles han sido sus efectos principales en relación con los problemas respecto de los cuales tratan de dar respuesta, son los objetivos centrales de este trabajo que, en clave comparada, cubre 18 países latinoamericanos desde la fecha de arranque de la Tercera Ola en nuestra región (1978) hasta junio de 2009.
Internacionalização da pesquisa, pós-graduação e redes digitais: um relato da experiência do centro de referência em desenvolvimento e humanidades da Universidade do Estado da Bahia
Authors: Rocha José Claudio
Published: May 2022

Uma das principais diretrizes do Sistema Nacional de Ciência, Tecnologia e Inovação (SNCTI) é a internacionalização da pesquisa e pós-graduação nacional, política pública essencial ao desenvolvimento científico, tecnológico, econômico, social, cultural e ambiental do país. É um desafio nacional figurar entre as principais nações em produção de conhecimento e inovação do mundo. O objetivo deste estudo é relatar e analisar a experiência do Centro de Referência em Desenvolvimento e Humanidades da Universidade do Estado da Bahia (CRDH/UNEB) com a internacionalização da pesquisa e pós-graduação através das plataformas e redes digitais educacionais. A metodologia da pesquisa prevê a triangulação de fontes a partir da observação participante, análise documental e revisão de literatura. Os resultados apontam para a ampliação da internacionalização a partir das redes digitais e educacionais; realização de atividades de pesquisa e inovação híbridas; e mudanças na formação docente e discente.
PEDOLOGY – THE UNFULFILLED SCIENCE OF THE CHILD
Authors:   Sofia University „St. Kliment Ohridski“, Terziyska Milka
Published: May 2022

The purpose of this article is to trace the emergence and development of pedology as a complex science for the child and to clarify the reasons why it is ufulfilled. Both available literary sources and documents from the archival funds in Bulgaria (the State Archives and the Scientific Archives of the Bulgarian Academy of Sciences) have been studied. A picture of the state of pedological science in the USA, Europe, Russia / USSR and Bulgaria is presented. Based on these studies, it can be seen that while in the West in the 1930s this science was in decline, and in Russia it was banned in 1936, in Bulgaria it continues to be taught at Sofia University and teacher training institutes in the country for which there are also textbooks. Its existence came to an end with the full establishment of the ideological domination of the new communist government.
Academic Cooperation and Mobility: In the Context of the Covid-19 Pandemic
Authors:   Sofia University “St Kliment Ohridski”, Stoicheva Maria
Published: May 2022

In the article, through the prism of the analysis of the founding documents, policies and practices of the EU for the development of higher education, formulates and argues the author’s position regarding the strategic perspectives and prerequisites for internalization of higher education against the background of the COVID-19 pandemic. Some major challenges have been formulated that hinder the natural connections between universities around the world. Some expected long-term benefits from the development of full internalization in the conditions of digitalization of higher education are substantiated on the example of the activity of Sofia University and the conducted research. In conclusion, the author argues that the mission of universities to stay connected is a priority, even in the pandemic situation.
Digitalization And Education In The Covid-19 Pandemic: Practices And Innovations In Higher Education System In Kazakhstan
Authors:   Abai Kazakh National Pedagogical University, Mussina Gaisha , Alipova Bakhyt ,   International Information Technology University
Published: May 2022

The article analyzes new methods and innovative approaches to the implementation of education in digital format, which are actively being introduced in higher educational institutions. The scientific work is based on the method of theoretical analysis of research of the universities of the Republic of Kazakhstan. New methods and innovative approaches to the implementation of education in digital format have been identified and are being actively implemented by higher educational institutions. In general, this study shows that Kazakh universities are adapting to distance education with certain difficulties. Despite sais difficulties that the pandemic has presented in the field of education, it is important to emphasize the possibilities of distance learning.
Factors influencing the marketing strategies of developers in Kochi and Coimbatore
Authors: Narayanan T. S. , Vinoth S
Published: May 2022

This study is focused on identifying the factors that influence the marketing strategies in the residential Real Estate sector of the two south Indian cities- Kochi and Coimbatore – which share lot of commonalities in terms of the housing sector. Developers who were affiliated to the CREDAI chapters in the two locations were considered for this study. Structured questionnaire covering all the 7 factors of Marketing – Product, Price, Place, Promotion, People, Process and Physical evidence - were shared for feedback. Using Garett’s Ranking method, customer preferences were tabulated and ranked to generate meaningful inferences. It could be seen from the findings of this study that marketability of the location or Place factor in Marketing remained the most prominent factor influencing the marketing strategies in both these locations.
Medication therapy management amid community pharmacist
Authors: Abilash Yesvant D , Geetha P
Published: May 2022

Purpose: To distinguish and inspect medication therapy among community pharmacist. MTM is a pharmacist-led service that aims to enhance outcomes by aiding individuals in better understanding their health conditions and the medications that are used to treat them. Method: This article made by survey published article papers of medication therapy management-community pharmacist. Reports:  Community pharmacist is under used in light of the fact that local area drug store and community pharmacy practice are yet to be set up emphatically and drug specialists working in local area drug stores don't give patient guiding in the standard circumstance. Conclusion: Pharmacists wish to collaborate closely with drug specialist associations and share our usual experiences and casing fitting guidelines for India, so that local drug specialists who play an important role in providing improved medical services can be recognised.This article summarizes few information about medication therapy management amid community pharmacist.
Systematic review on brain tumour and heart detection using machine learning and deep learning techniques
Authors: Acharya Rudhanshi , Gupta Anubhav , Kapila Dhiraj
Published: May 2022

Machine Learning and Deep Learning play a vital role in detection of both brain tumour and heart disease. Now a day’s large number of patients are struggling from the both the illness. With the help of technology doctors can keep the patients out of the danger. We have used many methodologies to detect both the disease. In this research paper we have covered many techniques to detect the disease and also talked about their respective results.
study of the correlation between vitamin B12, folic acid and ferritin with thyroid hormones in hypothyroidism
Authors: Sinha Manish Kumar , Sinha Madhu , Usmani Farhan
Published: May 2022

Background: Thyroid hormones are required for normal development as well as regulating metabolism in the adult. Thyroid gland disorders are the second most abundant endocrinal disorders after diabetes. A decreased thyroid hormone adversely affects erythropoietic system causes anaemia. Aim: The Aim and objective of the study was to compare the vitamin B12, Folate and Ferritin with thyroid hormones in hypothyroidism. Methods: In the present study, total 350 samples were included in which 175 were hypothyroid patients and 175 were normal individuals of age group between 15-65 years. Measurements of serum concentrations of Total T3, Total T4, TSH, Vitamin B12, Folate and Ferritin were done using Chemiluminiscence Immunosorbant Assay. Results: Serum TSH levels were significantly increased in Hypothyroidism as compared to normal individual (7.42±1.75 vs 2.72±1.28, p<0.0001*). The total T3 level was significantly decreased in Hypothyroidism in comparison to normal individual (0.43±0.41 vs 1.30±0.29, p<0.0001*). Similarly, total T4 level was significantly decrease in Hypothyroidism in comparison to normal individual (3.60±1.38 vs. 6.62±1.11, p<0.0001*). Level of Vitamin B12 was significantly decreased in Hypothyroidism in comparison to normal individual (210.45±129.30 vs 483.93±264.74, p<0.0001*). Folate was significantly decreased in Hypothyroidism as compared to normal (2.51±0.99 vs 6.67±0.83, p<0.0001*).
Comparative analysis of effect of submucosal dexamethasone and methylprednisolone injection on post-operative sequelae after third molar surgery in a randomized double blind manner
Authors: Behal Dikshit , Kaushal Nitika
Published: May 2022

Background: Postoperative oedema is a consequence of tissue injury during surgery and the raising of muscular attachments, and appears as a result of direct trauma to blood and lymph vessels. Postoperative pain is a common phenomenon after surgery, due to surgical trauma and the release of pain mediators. After surgical extraction of impacted lower third molars, the pain is most intense 3-5 hours following extraction, just after the cessation of local anesthesia. Several methods of controlling the immediate inflammatory response associated with the third molar surgery abound in the literature. Aim of the study: To compare the effect of submucosal dexamethasone and methylprednisolone injection on post-operative sequelae after third molar surgery in a randomized double blind manner. Materials and methods: 45 Subjects for the present study were selected and divided into 3 groups of 15 patients each (group I- submucosal dexamethasone, group II sub-mucosal methylprednisolone, group III – submucosal placebo, normal saline) from amongst the patients who reported to OPD, at random basis irrespective of side, age, caste, creed, gender and socioeconomic status.  Study was carried out in those patients who required surgical removal of impacted mandibular 3rd molars.
Evaluation of knowledge attitude and practice towards hepatitis B and C infections and its impact among healthy volunteers in urban and rural areas of Kanyakumari District
Authors: Bergin R. V. Bibi , Geetha P.
Published: May 2022

Background: Viral hepatitis is an infection caused by hepatotropic viruses that causes liver inflammation and additional liver damage. Hepatotropic viruses come in a variety of forms. Hepatitis B and C are the most dangerous viruses that cause significant sickness in people. The purpose of this study was to determine the public's understanding of Hepatitis B and C infection, as well as their attitudes regarding Hepatitis B and C illness and the importance of Hepatitis vaccination.Methodology: This study used a standardised questionnaire to survey healthy volunteers from Kanyakumari's urban and rural areas about their knowledge, attitudes, and practises about Hepatitis B and C infection and immunisation.Result: In our study, 218 healthy volunteers from Kanyakumari district's urban and rural areas participated, with 89 percent of the urban population and 75 percent of the rural population having strong awareness of hepatitis B and C infection, transmission, and prevention.
Effectiveness of an interventional program on nurses practices toward enteral nutritional support for unconscious patient at critical care unite in Imam al-Hussein medical city in Holy Karbala
Authors: Faris Haitham Ibrahim , Abed Rajaa Ibrahim
Published: May 2022

Background: , nurses lack the expertise and awareness of enteral nutrition, indicating the necessity of educating them on the nutitonal support . Enhancing the intensive care nurses' knowledge about  nutrition may lead to improved nursing practices. Objectives:  to determine the effectiveness of the   interventional program on nurses practices toward enteral nutritional support for unconscious patient. Methods: A quasi-experimental was conducted at the Critical Care Unit in Imam AL-Hussein Medical City in Holy Karbala  .  A non-probability "purposive sample" of (60) nurses who are working at critical care unit . the sample  divided into two groups, control group consist of (30) nurses and study group consist of (30) nurses exposed to the nursing educational program.  Data were collected by the researcher observed and checked for correct and incorrect performance.  The nurses' Practices check list was composed of (48 ) items. Results: The study's findings indicate that the study group's  practices  of enteral   nutrition support for unconscious patients is greater to that of the control group at the post-test, as compared to the control group's knowledge, so the interventional program was effective in increasing nurses' practices. Conclusion: The nurse's   practice's toward nutrition support  for  unconscious patients is inadequate at pre-test.
Evaluate the liver injury in COVID-19 patients at government medical college and hospital, Ambikapur
Authors: Mahaboob R. Salma , Murty Ramanesh , Srivastava Rajesh Kumar , Obulesu G.
Published: May 2022

A pandemic caused by the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) or novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19) began in December 2019 in China's Wuhan region and spread worldwide by April 2020, affecting 187 of the world's 192 countries with varied degrees of severity. When alanine aminotransferase (ALT) was > 55 U/l or total bilirubin was > 1.6 mg/dl, a patient was regarded to have liver damage. For laboratory data, the Spearman correlation coefficient was calculated, and bivariable analysis for mortality and/or the need for intensive care was performed. Aim: To evaluate the liver injury in covid-19  patients at government medical college and hospital. Methods and Materials: All the Patients were admitted in Covid ward at Govt. medical college and hospital, Ambikapur, Chhattisgarh. India. Present study were divided into two groups. Group-I: Female COVID Positive Patients -20, Group-II –Male COVID positive Patients -20.Conclusion: To summarise, patients with COVID-19 in Ambikapur, Chattisgarh, had a significant rate of abnormal liver function tests, which was linked to poorer outcomes when they developed severe acute respiratory distress syndrome.
insight analysis of online classes in higher education institutions during COVID-19
Authors: Singh Ajit Kumar , Kumar-Roy Moumita
Published: May 2022

The education system all over the world has faced an unprecedented change from offline mode to online mode due to the outbreak of COVID-19. West Bengal, a state of India, is not an exception. Since March 2020 the educational institutions of West Bengal are trying to shift entire educational activities from offline to online mode. Initially the acceptability of online learning was very low, but with the passage of time it has been improved. Still there are many areas which need up gradation. Our aim is to review the current status of online learning in higher education institutes of West Bengal. This paper is based on a survey among the students (post-graduate & under graduate) and the faculty members from higher education institutes all over West Bengal. We are trying to identify major bottlenecks of online education which are persistent after one year. The data have been analysed considering the demographic features of the respondent. Finally, proposals are made which may be considered, while policy making for online education. The technological improvement areas have also been pointed out.
Impact of non-monetary benefits on employee commitment and work performance in the automobile industry
Authors: Raman Kalyana Janaki , Kumari D. Anitha
Published: May 2022

The business environment is dynamic in nature and to sustain in such a volatile market, organizations need to work on their strengths to make it their competitive advantage. The humans are the assets of an organization. Therefore, they must be regularly appreciated and incentivised for the effort they put it. However, money is not always a motivating factor for employees to work hard (Ganta, 2014). A good reward system can be helpful to achieve the desired results. This study is with respect to the automobile industry where work becomes rigorous,and it is highly important to keep the employee’s morale uplifted. The non-financial benefits and rewards might have direct impact on the performance of the employees since the sole reason of such rewards is to recognize the value derived from employees’ hard work. The study conducted across different automobile firms in Chennai would help in determining the effect on performance and commitment of employees towards their job. Sample of 301 employees from selected firms in Chennai were surveyed to know the factors and impact of non-monetary benefits on employee commitment and work performance in the automobile industry.
Workplace bullying and employee turnover intention: a mediating role of organizational justice
Authors: Gawas Namdev M.
Published: May 2022

Workplace bullying is a distal and indirect cause of employee turnover intention which in turn poses negative consequences for organizations. The present study investigated the mediating role of organizational justice on the relationship between workplace bullying and employee turnover intention.  The major focus of this study is to explore the proposition that workplace bullying has a mediating effect on organizational justice in predicting employee turnover intention. Study findings support the role of organizational justice in mediating the relationship between bullying and turnover intention. Data from 207 employees from 10 leading BPOs in the Mumbai Metropolitan Region was taken. This study draws from several established theories including: (1) social exchange theory; (2) justice perspective; (3) emotional intelligence; (4) organizational commitment; and, (5) job satisfaction. Results suggest that it is important to pay attention to employees’ reactions towards organizational injustice as these reactions may affect not only their attitudes but also their behaviour.
Salicornia hamzaoglui (Amaranthaceae), Türkiye’den Yeni Bir Geren Türü
Authors: YAPRAK Ahmet Emre
Published: May 2022

Zara ve Hafik (Sivas, Türkiye) ilçelerinde jipsli topraklar üzerinde bulunan tuzlu bataklıklardan bazı ilginç Salicornia örnekleri toplandı. Bu örnekler morfolojik olarak İran’da dağılış gösteren Salicornia perspolitana türüne benzer, ancak yaprak kenarlarının zarımsı olması, merkezi çiçeklerin başakların sadece alt kısımlarında üst segmente kadar ulaşması ve başak boyunun daha kısa olmasıyla ondan farklıdır. Salicornia hamzaoglui olarak adlandırılan bu örnekler bilim dünyası için yeni bir tür olarak tanıtılmış, yeni türün ayrıntılı betimi, fenolojisi, habitat özellikleri ve kromozom sayısı verilmiştir.
MICROSPHERE AND TABLET IN CAPSULE SYSTEM: A NOVEL CHRONOTHERAPEUTIC SYSTEM OF DICLOFENAC SODIUM FOR SITE AND TIME SPECIFIC DELIVERY
Authors:   Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Faculty of Technology, Kumaun University Nainital, Uttarakhand - 263 136, India, Palariya Lalita , Bawari Sweta , Sah Archana N.
Published: May 2022

The objective of the present study is to develop and evaluate microsphere and tablet in capsule system for the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis as a dual pulse release system. The capsule system contains enteric coated cap filled with microspheres (sustained release) that lock the impermeable capsule body (coated with ethyl cellulose). The capsule body consists of diclofenac sodium loaded core tablet in the bottom (immediate release), which is sealed with swellable hydrogel plug tablet. Formulations selected for capsule system were MP1 due to least particle size (90.44±0.20 μm) and maximum cumulative release (91.49±0.20 %), T3 for least disintegration time (4±0.040 min) and maximum cumulative release (85.50±0.09 %) and HP2 for maintenance of lag phase that was 6 h and in vitro study was Performed. This formulation included two pulses in one system for reduction of dose frequency and better treatment of night pain and morning stiffness in rheumatoid arthritis patients.
Island Tourism: Vulnerable or Resistant to Overtourism?
Authors:   School of Business, University of Strathclyde, Glasgow, G4 0LG, UK, Butler Richard W. , Dodds Rachel ,   School of Hospitality and Tourism Management, Toronto Metropolitan University, Toronto, ON M5B 2K3, Canada
Published: May 2022

Islands have long attracted tourists and some islands rank amongst the most visited places in the world. Such popularity has created problems of overdevelopment and tourism at unsustainable levels, leading to the phenomenon of overtourism. Traditionally islands could rely on natural features to limit tourist numbers but this is increasingly not the case today, therefore, this paper reviews how changes in attitude, access and media coverage have led to problems of excessive visitation. The paper discusses the failure to create and implement appropriate policies which might mitigate against such developments and notes the inherent long-term problems many island authorities have traditionally faced when trying to improve economic conditions for their residents. The paper concludes that more specific action in terms of policy goals and implementation are needed if islands are to avoid the issues of unsustainable development and overtourism currently being experienced in many mainland tourist destinations.
Tax Policies in a Transition to a Knowledge-Based Economy: The Effective Tax Burden of Companies and Highly Skilled Labour
Authors: Spengel Christoph , Heckemeyer Jost H. , Fischer Leonie , Steinbrenner Daniela
Published: May 2022

Globalization and the fast-approaching digitalization increase capital and labour mobility which fosters tax competition among countries worldwide. Based on a unique dataset, the authors have analysed the development of effective tax burdens on corporations and highly skilled labour for 26 countries of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) over the last decade. The synthesis of both indicators allows to identify tax strategies of the considered countries and further elaborate on the scope of future tax competition in the context of current developments. Overall, the authors ascertain a declining trend in effective tax burdens on corporate investments whereas increases in the top statutory tax rates for high-income earners and a rather constant average effective tax burden on labour for a disposable income of EUR 100,000 are observed. Current developments such as the agreement on a global minimum tax or the transition to a knowledge-based economy can establish a new lower bound to tax competition on corporate investments and might shift its focus.

Effective tax rates, tax competition, location attractiveness, corporate location decision, devereux/Griffith methodology, human resource tax analyser.
Možnosti redukce sociálních nerovností ve vzdělávání z pohledu žáků základních škol v České a ve Slovenské republice
Authors:   Univerzita J. E. Purkyně v Ústí nad Labem, Pedagogická fakulta, Katedra speciální a sociální pedagogiky, Svoboda Zdeněk
Published: May 2022

Both the Czech Republic and the Slovak Republic are countries with a strong dependence of pupils' results on the socio-economic and cultural position of their families. Obviously, the school should act in such a way as to compensate for the effects caused by the different socio-economic background of the pupils and thus positively influence their results. However, in both countries, the educational systems are unable to reduce inequalities caused by the different family backgrounds of pupils. On the contrary, it rather strengthens these inequalities. Already in our previous researches (Svoboda, 2010) we have shown that primary school teachers in the Czech Republic approach differently the support of socially disadvantaged students from the majority and the Roma students. In this article, we present the results of a research study aimed at evaluating selected aspects of support for socially disadvantaged children from the perspective of another group of important actors in school life, namely primary school pupils. The primary goal of the presented part of the research probe was to find out to what extent students accept different possibilities of supporting socially disadvantaged pupils and their families. The secondary goal was to find out whether the level of acceptance of support for the student or his family differs in relation to his ethnicity.
Přínos Antona Štefánka při rozvoji moderního školství
Authors:   Vysoká škola DTI, Katedra školské didaktiky, Zapletal Ladislav
Published: May 2022

Anton Štefánek - a man who dedicated his entire professional and therefore personal life to the Slovak self-awareness in the difficult and very complex development of the twentieth century. His life reflects not only the fate of the nascent Slovak intelligentsia, but also the vicissitudes that Slovakia went through during five social regimes, from Austria-Hungary to the attempt to build socialism. Anton Štefánek was born in 1877 and his life journey ended in 1964.
Vliv míry agresivity žáků na klima školní třídy
Authors:   Univerzita Jana Evangelisty Purkyně v Ústí nad Labem, Pedagogická fakulta, Katedra pedagogiky a aplikovaných disciplín, Škoda Jiří , Doulík Pavel ,   Univerzita Jana Evangelisty Purkyně v Ústí nad Labem, Pedagogická fakulta, Katedra pedagogiky a aplikovaných disciplín, Svobodová Jitka ,   Univerzita Jana Evangelisty Purkyně v Ústí nad Labem, Pedagogická fakulta
Published: May 2022

The aim of research paper is to find out if aggressive behaviour rate of individuals is influential in classroom climate. For this purpose, we are going to use quantitative research, that evaluates higher and lower rate of physical and verbal aggressivity, hostility and rage to the fundamental aspects creating classroom climate: e.g. relations among classmates, viewing of teacher as a source of support and persons with equal access as well, transfer of learning between school and family, preference for competition and events perception during time breaks at school. The questionnaire research has been accomplished with 205 elementary school respondents in total, realised in 2020/2021. There have been used standardized tools – czech verzion of The Buss and Perry Aggression Questionnaire and Classroom climate questionnaire (Mareš, Ježek). The questionnaires data are evaluated and statistically processed.
Causes of Foreign Language Speaking Anxiety Through the Eyes of Non-Native Language Speakers
Authors:   Constantine the Philosopher University in Nitra, Faculty of Education, Department of English Language and Culture, Kamenická Jana , Harťanská Jana ,   Constantine the Philosopher University in Nitra, Faculty of Education, Department of English Language and Culture
Published: May 2022

Despite the fact that the globalised world of the 21st century offers numerous possibilities to non-native speakers of a foreign language to use it every day, speaking is still considered as one of the most stressful and anxiety-provoking skills by foreign language learners. The main aim of this work is to offer a closer perspective on foreign language speaking anxiety and its causes among non-native language speakers. We offer a meta-analysis of 10 studies, which especially focus on factors that affect foreign language learners so that they feel anxious when speaking a foreign language.
Proces plánovania odborných praxí v študijnom odbore sociálna práca
Authors:   Katolícka univerzita v Ružomberku, Pedagogická fakulta, Katedra sociálnej práce, Kamanová Jana
Published: May 2022

The author deals with the process of professional training at PF KZ, KSP in the field of social work. Students' professional training and all its types are focused on a certain goal, which student has to achieve during practical work during the internship, during the semester (year) in cooperation with methodolog of professional practice (school supervisor). The goals that the student achieves in practice must be based on sufficient knowledge of the theoretical background of the problem, respectively goal that the student pursues in practice. This goal is defined and depends on the focus of the practice.
Výskum rizikového a problémového správania žiakov základných a stredných škôl
Authors:   Katolícka univerzita v Ružomberku, Pedagogická fakulta, Katedra pedagogiky a špeciálnej pedagogiky, Emmerová Ingrid
Published: May 2022

The increase of socio-pathological phenomena in adults in Slovakia manifested itself also in the increase of risky and problem behaviour in children and youth. The scale of risky or problem behaviour is broad and it is constantly changing. The reality of school practice is illustrated by the results of researches carried out among pupils, teachers and prevention workers. Creation of safe school environment, elimination of undesired behaviour, including risky and problem behaviour is the current task of schools. The author deals with the current situation of pupil´s risky and problem behaviour at primary and secondary schools. She presents the selected results of researches in the Slovak Republic.
Điện hóa: Từ lý thuyết đến công nghệ và ứng dụng (P.2)
Authors: Nguyễn Đức Hùng
Published: May 2022

Điện hóa học là lĩnh vực khoa học công nghệ giao thoa giữa hóa học và điện nên có nhiều ứng dụng trong khoa học và đời sống. Phản ứng oxy hóa – khử trên điện cực trong môi trường điện ly là đặc thù của điện hóa. Lý thuyết về dung dịch điện ly làm rõ quy luật dẫn điện dạng ion, còn nhiệt động học làm rõ cấu trúc lớp điện tích kép trên giới hạn pha giữa điện cực rắn và dung dịch điện ly pha lỏng cũng như vai trò nhiệt động của các loại thế, đặc biệt thế điện cực trong khi động học phản ứng được xác định bằng mật độ dòng điện được kiểm soát qua quy luật với quá thế và phân cực. Các quy luật của phản ứng điện hóa được ứng dụng để phát triển kỹ thuật phân tích định tính, định lượng vật liệu cũng như đặc tính của phản ứng điện hóa. Phản ứng điện hóa cũng đã là tiền đề hình thành lĩnh vực linh kiện điện hóa trên cơ sở quy luật của ion và phạm vi điều khiển các quá trình bằng sensơ điện hóa. Lợi thế sử dụng điện năng để chuyển thành hóa năng đã được khai thác trong các công nghệ chế tạo vật liệu tất cả kim loại màu, các hóa chất vô cơ, hữu cơ và dược liệu. Các phương pháp gia công vật liệu kim loại cũng như bảo vệ, bổ sung các chức năng cho bề mặt kim loại cũng như chống ăn mòn kim loại bằng công nghệ điện hóa cũng tạo nên hiệu quả đặc biệt. Nguồn điện điện hóa để sản xuất và chứa năng lượng điện cũng có tầm quan trọng và giá trị lớn làm cơ sở cho sự phát triển hiện đại và thông minh hóa mọi lĩnh vực của xã hội. Điện hóa học cũng góp phần tiếp cận nhanh và hiệu quả các lĩnh vực thời sự như kiểm soát và xử lý hiệu quả môi trường, chẩn đoán và điều trị trong y sinh cũng như chế tạo và khai thác vật liệu nano và công nghệ.
Điều khiển trượt động dựa vào hàm chuyển mạch động và giới hạn trên hệ thống giảm xóc – vật – lò xo
Authors: Phạm Thanh Tùng  , Lê Hữu Toàn  , Nguyễn Chí Ngôn
Published: May 2022

Nghiên cứu này đề xuất bộ điều khiển trượt động dựa vào hàm chuyển mạch động và giới hạn trên cho hệ thống giảm xóc – vật – lò xo với nhiễu. Đạo hàm ngõ vào điều khiển của bộ điều khiển trượt động được xem như biến điều khiển mới cho hệ thống tăng cường bao gồm hệ thống ban đầu và bộ tích hợp. Bộ điều khiển trượt động có thể chuyển điều kiện không liên tục sang đạo hàm bậc một của ngõ vào điều khiển. Vì thế, bộ điều khiển đề xuất giảm đáng kể hiện tượng chattering của điều khiển trượt truyền thống. Các kết quả mô phỏng với MATLAB/Simulink được so sánh với bộ điều khiển PID chứng minh hiệu quả của phương pháp đề xuất với thời gian tăng đạt 0.4443(s), thời gian xác lập là 0.7292(s), độ vọt lố là 0.0089(%) và sai số xác lập hội tụ về 0.
Máquinas de pensar
Authors: Albuquerque Renan , Batista Mayane
Published: May 2022

Muitas vezes pensamos de forma simplista no que está escancarado à nossa frente. Deixamos de ver a realidade que se descortina e que será, não raro, a base do futuro. E esse é um ponto interessantíssimo tratado no presente trabalho. Estamos verdadeiramente tocando os embriões da realidade das próximas décadas? Qual será o limite entre humanos e máquinas? O que irá nos diferenciar? Será possível criar sentimentos artificiais mediante softwares que conhecemos? Mayane e Renan vão além de instigar, de alvoroçar essas dúvidas em nosso cérebro. No terceiro capítulo, por exemplo, eles constroem uma narrativa intimista do ponto de vista de um ser que sente racionalmente e vive afetos mediante o relacionamento com sua tutora, a qual demonstra nitidamente preocupação com seu bem-estar subjetivo. Há também a descrição de um futuro não tão agradável, nos dois primeiros capítulos, mas nada que talvez não ultrapasse a aflição dos dias atuais. Inclua em tudo isso viagens intergalácticas, pinturas vistas a olhos nus de novos planetas e novas possibilidades, com experiências sensoriais de ultrapassagem de buracos de minhoca, via descrição de exogeografias detalhadas, com pitadas de filosofia existencialista e experiências genéticas. Esteja em uma posição confortável, dispa-se dos padrões pré-estabelecidos, abra seus olhos e âmago para o que vai acontecer. Máquinas de Pensar talvez lhe faça titubear antes de responder no automático a uma repetida pergunta que encontramos corriqueiramente: você é um robô ou ainda não?