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ROLE OF NASYA IN THE MANAGEMENT OF DYSFUNCTIONAL UTERINE BLEEDING - A REVIEW
Authors: Aparna S  , Maya Balakrishnan  , Giby Thomas
Published: April 2021

Regular menstrual cycles with adequate quantity and duration of bleeding indicate good reproductive health, with variations in these being reflected as menorohagia, oligomenorrbea, dysmenorrbea, PCOD, infertility etc. Dysfunctional uterine bleeding is particularly common during adolescence and perimenopausal periods. It has been defined as a state of excessive uterine bleeding without clinically detectable organic, systemic and iatrogenic causes. DUB is caused by the abnormal functioning of hypothalamo – pituitary – ovarian axis.

Nasya is a term applied generally when the medicine is administered through the nasal passage. It is considered as the most specific Panchakarama therapy used for the diseases of Siras (head) or Urdva jatru region, as nasal passage is regarded as the gateway to the head. In the present article the possible role of Nasya in the management of dysfunctional uterine bleeding is discussed. Nasya indirectly work on the entire body by improving the functioning of central nervous system and endocrine glands. The neurons which stimulate production of GnRH, originates from the olfactory area and GnRH is the regulator of gonadotropin hormones. The hormones of menstruation are under the control of these secreted by the pituitary. Nasya which is considered as having direct action on neuro-endocrinological system may regulate HPO axis and normalize the menstruation.
HUMAN CAPITAL DEVELOPMENT ON THE BASIS OF LIFE CONTINUOUS EDUCATION
Authors: Vaxabova Dilfuza , Xolmatov Shoxidjon
Published: April 2021

Мақолада инсон капиталини ривожланишига таъсирқилувчи омиллар таҳлил қилинган, катталар таълимининг инсон капиталини ривожлантириш ва меҳнат унумдорлигини ўсишига таъсири илмий асослаб берилган.
THE IMPORTANCE OF FORMING AN ECOLOGICAL CULTURE IN STUDENTS BASED ON THE METHOD OF DISTANCE LEARNING IN THE PROCESS OF CONTINUING EDUCATION
Authors: Matsaidova Sayera , Atabayeva Mavjuda , Babadjanov Kadam
Published: April 2021

Ушбу маколада ривожланиб бораётган жамиятимизда таълим жараенида масофавий ўқитиш методи асосида талабаларда экологик маданиятни шакллантиришнинг ахамияти хакида сўз юритилади.
THE ROLE OF PROJECT BASED LEARNING IN DEVELOPING STUDENTS’ SOFT SKILLS
Authors: Karimova Nilufar
Published: April 2021

The article discusses the role of project-based language teaching in the development of soft skills, which is one of the main requirements of today's labor market for future professionals. The author reveals the potential of specific features of project-based learning in the development of soft skills.
ABOUT LINGUISTIC AND PSYCHOLINGUISTIC FEATURES OF SPEAKING
Authors: Nasirova Umida
Published: April 2021

Данная статья посвящена сущности и содержанию особенностей использования современных инновационных технологий иновейших методов в преподавании иностранного языка в процессе обучения устной иноязычной речи. В статье освещены материалы, посвященныеметодам развития речевых навыков и умений при формировании языковой компетенции у взрослых учащихся.
APPLICATION OF MEDIA EDUCATION SYSTEM IN THE INDEPENDENT EDUCATIONAL PROCESS
Authors: Beknazarova Saida
Published: April 2021

Мақолада мультимедиа медиатаълим тизими афзаликлари, мультимедиа элементларига асосланган медиаконтентлар орқали ўрганувчиларга мустақил таълим бериш имкониятлари баён этилган. Бунда TIAV-мультимедиа тизимларнинг амалга ошириш усуллари кўриб чиқилиб, мультимедиа тизимининг ташкилий-функционал структураси бўйича изланишлар ўтказилган, медиатаълимнинг информацион базаси ҳамда концептуал моделини шакллантириш босқичлари очиб берилган
Le postdramatique, c’est-à-dire l’abstraction
Authors: Plassard Didier
Published: April 2021

Functional to describe the scenario of the last decades of the Twenty-one Century, Hans-Thies Lehamnn’s theory of a post-dramatic theatre has reached a great success: it enabled to consider together dramaturgical and scenic aspects of the theatrical art, and to step beyond the fake antithesis between modernism and post-modernism (an opposition sprang out in architecture, but without sense in other arts). Lehamnn’s theory remains stuck in its hegelian pattern of a continuous overcoming. It looks like a rhetoric organization, which has lost any reliability in the political and historical thought; it would be better to give up such theory, in the field of art history. In facts, observing new millennium theatre practices, it is easy to identify shifts and new explorations that are definitely not “post-dramatic” researches. To escape from this unfit scheme, I suggest a parallelism between the historical function of non figurative art at the beginning of the 21th century and the historical function of post dramatic theatre in the ‘70s-‘90s. In both cases, we are not dealing with an irreversible aesthetical change, but with a radical exploration of their own languages, whose destiny is to collide with the other artistic creation’s components, both figurative and narrative.
IL POSTDRAMMATICO, OVVERO L’ASTRATTO
Authors: Plassard Didier
Published: April 2021

Functional to describe the scenario of the last decades of the Twenty-one Century, Hans-Thies Lehamnn’s theory of a post-dramatic theatre has reached a great success: it enabled to consider together dramaturgical and scenic aspects of the theatrical art, and to step beyond the fake antithesis between modernism and post-modernism (an opposition sprang out in architecture, but without sense in other arts). Lehamnn’s theory remains stuck in its hegelian pattern of a continuous overcoming. It looks like a rhetoric organization, which has lost any reliability in the political and historical thought; it would be better to give up such theory, in the field of art history. In facts, observing new millennium theatre practices, it is easy to identify shifts and new explorations that are definitely not “post-dramatic” researches. To escape from this unfit scheme, I suggest a parallelism between the historical function of non figurative art at the beginning of the 21th century and the historical function of post dramatic theatre in the ‘70s-‘90s. In both cases, we are not dealing with an irreversible aesthetical change, but with a radical exploration of their own languages, whose destiny is to collide with the other artistic creation’s components, both figurative and narrative.
BAZI ESANSİYAL YAĞLARIN MUSCA DOMESTİCA LİNNAEUS, 1758 (DİPTERA: MUSCİDAE) LARVALARINA KARŞI ETKİLERİNİN BELİRLENMESİ
Authors: KÖKDENER Meltem
Published: April 2021

Amaç: Bitkilerden elde edilen uçucu yağlar, geleneksel sentetik böcek öldürücülere çevre dostu alternatifler sağlayabilir. Bu çalışmada beş farklı esansiyel yağın (Thymus vulgaris, Piper nigrum, Syzygium aromaticum, Hypericum perforatum, Papaver somniferum) Musca domestica larvalarına karşı etkisinin değerlendirilmesi amaçlanmıştır. Yöntem: Her yağ çeşidinin üç farklı dozu (% 1, % 3 ve % 6) beş tekerrürlü olarak Musca domestica larvalarına uygulanmıştır. Araştırma, 70±1.5% nem ve 27±0.50oC sıcaklıkta Ondokuz Mayıs Üniversitesi hayvan fizyoloji labaratuvarında yapılmıştır. Çalışmada ölüm konsantrasyonlarının (LC50 ve LC90) belirlenmesi için Probit analiz programı kullanılmıştır. Bulgular: Çalışma yirmi gün izlenmiş ve sonuçlar yüzde ölüm oranı üzerinden değerlendirilmiştir. Tüm yağların% 6 dozu değerlendirildiğinde, en yüksek ölüm oranı Piper nigrum (%100), Syzygium aromaticum (%100), Hypericum perforatum (%84), Thymus vulgaris (%84), Papaver somniferum (%82) gözlenlenmiştir. Beş yağda LC90 değerleri ise sırasıyla 2.06, 1.88, 3.39, 2.92, 3.35 olarak belirlenmiştir. Sonuç ve Önerileri: Bu araştırmada kullanılan beş esansiyel yağ arasından Syzygium aromaticum ve Piper nigrum Musca domestica larvalarının mücadelesinde etkin olarak kullanılabilir.
The Great Leap Backward: A Feminist Analysis of Chinese Famine Politics from 1958-1961
Authors: Cheng Yilin , Schmidt Elizabeth
Published: April 2021

This paper revisits the causes and impacts of the deadliest famine in human history––the Great Chinese Famine––through a feminist lens. Mao Zedong and a male-dominated Communist Party led China into famine after its failed Great Leap Forward industrialization campaign in 1956. During the famine, Chairman Mao’s feminist slogans and state programs to promote gender equality were ineffective at best, and counterproductive at worst. We built the foundation of our analysis on primary sources, including oral histories from a broad demographic of civilians and cadres living throughout mainland China. We also incorporated archival research of reports, speeches, and writings of Communist leaders. To bolster our understanding of gendered experiences during the Great Famine, we interviewed both surviving civilians and Communist party members. During the famine, we found that women bore new double burdens, had their political interests marginalized, and witnessed their labor systematically devalued. In retrospect, China's patriarchal government, built off Chairman Mao's cult of personality, gained unchecked power over women during the famine and abused it.
Modeling School Reopening Options in Response to COVID-19
Authors: Shanbhag Nikhil , Grabowski Anthony
Published: April 2021

School administrators have the daunting challenge of rolling out school reopening policies and safety standards. While it is important to have children in school to maximize learning, it is critical to ensure that it is done in a manner which prioritizes the safety of staff and students on campus. This research explores models that can be used to examine the spread of COVID-19, and then applies them to evaluate school reopening policies within the United States. A variety of factors are accounted for, including the student population, the rate at which students are infected, the rate at which students are quarantined, and the proportion of students that are susceptible to COVID-19. We primarily utilize Euler’s method and nondimensionalization of the differential equations for each model. Our graphical results are displayed using Excel. We show that multiple variables such as rate of infection and recovery can be written solely as a function of one parameter: R0. We first analyze the SIR model and then introduce the new scenario of quarantining students to derive the SIQR model. Our findings show that reducing and maintaining R0 below 1 is the key to reopening schools and we outline practices to help achieve this outcome.
Greater Stress Level Fluctuation in Lower Income Earners since onset of Coronavirus Pandemic
Authors: Padilla Claire
Published: April 2021

Natural disasters, mental illnesses, injuries, and crime are all known factors that lead to stress (Casarella 2020). People were in various levels of confinement due to Coronavirus all over the world, leading to job loss and inability to finance basic living expenses. This study evaluated the relationship between stress and income by surveying different socioeconomic groups. All the participants took anonymous PSS (Perceived Stress Scale) and SRRS (Social Readjustment Rating Scale) test that included questions about race, age range, income range, and the number of times they think about Coronavirus each day. Dr.Cohen's 2009 PSS score samples of the American population were used as a baseline measurement for the pre-Coronavirus stress score levels. The stress level fluctuation was calculated by subtracting participants' survey scores from Cohen's scores to determine the overall stress level change. A p-value of 0.00000001196 for the lower-income group (<$30k/yr) and a p-value of 0.01214 for the higher income group (>$91k/yr) was obtained using the independent-t-test. These p-values supported the alternative hypothesis proposed in this study that there is a more significant change in the stress levels spanning the onset and duration of the Coronavirus pandemic in members of a lower socioeconomic bracket (<$30,000/yr) than of people in a higher income bracket (>$91,000/yr). The results revealed that the PSS score of the 65 years and older group had increased the most and no significant difference in stress scores between racial groups. Additionally, people who think about Coronavirus more frequently have higher PSS scores.
Analyzing Timbres of Various Musical Instruments Using FFT and Spectral Analysis
Authors: Jannereth Ellen , Esch Lisa
Published: April 2021

A sound’s unique timbre is based on the various harmonic frequencies present within its waveform. Through Fast Fourier Transform software, waveforms can be easily decomposed into their component frequencies and a spectral analysis of frequency can be conducted as a method of quantitatively describing timbral characteristics of a sound. In this investigation, the range of frequencies present in a spectrum as well as the average intensity of the first 10 overtones in a sound will be used to classify the timbres of various instruments relative to one another. This will be done by generating a Range-Intensity graph of harmonic frequencies present in sound samples of each instrument.
The results of this investigation reveal that it is not only possible to quantitatively analyze instrumental timbre by generating and mapping out the harmonic frequency data of a specific sound, but that such a quantitative analysis is also incredibly useful. Unlike the traditional, qualitative method of describing timbre, a quantitative analysis would allow for timbral qualities to be transformed into information that can be understood by computers. Today, timbral classification and the decomposition of waveforms has many applications in science and sound engineering. By refining methods for quantitative timbral analysis, it becomes possible to further enhance timbre recognition software and apply such methods to a wider range of technological developments.
COVID-19 pandemic: Challenges among rising high school seniors, Class of 2021 and effect on stress regarding college admissions
Authors: Anand Sarab , Bhatia Triptish
Published: April 2021

The high school Class of 2021, already facing challenges of their stressful junior year has had multiple changes to their academic routines, athletic & extracurricular opportunities and standardized testing amid the COVID-19 pandemic. With the lockdown, it is also facing unprecedented changes in the college admissions process. 

This study was undertaken as a survey of rising seniors in US high schools to understand handling of academic challenges, students’ stress regarding college admissions, changing landscape of the application cycle and attitudes towards strength of applications due to the pandemic. Survey was designed on google forms and was circulated among rising seniors through social media and snowballing methods. The data was analysed using descriptive and inferential statistics. 

A total of 331 students responded, majority were females, white and from public schools. Significant stress regarding college admissions was reported by students (63.6%) before pandemic and increase in stress (72.3%) afterwards. About 75% had already taken ACT/SAT, the majority was not satisfied with their scores but 90% planned to re(take) despite colleges declaring a test optional process. 60% of participants with change in summer plans and 70% of students unable to visit colleges reported increase in stress. Level of access correlated with perceived support from college counselors (r=0.677) and uncertainty regarding financial aid and athletic scholarships contributed to stress. 

Two broad themes emerged while studying COVID-19 related increase in stress levels and factors contributing to that change: uncertainty about one’s own application strength and stress due to changes in institutional policies.
News Media Coverage of Mass Shootings: How the Political Stance of News Media Influences the Coverage of Mass Shooters
Authors: Zheng Joyce , Scardino Franco
Published: April 2021

Gun violence is a major public health issue in the United States and the news media has the power to sway the public’s opinions and beliefs on cases of mass shootings. The purpose of this research was to find “to what extent does the political bias of news media sources influence their portrayal of mental illness and violence when covering mass shootings?” The study followed an exploratory design, combining qualitative and quantitative methods for data collection and analysis. This study looked at 20 mass shootings listed on an open-sourced database from 2012-2016 and includes 108 news articles from 6 news media from the political spectrum. The relative frequency bar graphs showed that no news media outlets have a higher or more significant mention of “dangerousness” of mass shooters and the portrayal of mental illness in news articles. The Chi-Square test demonstrated that there was no substantial evidence to establish if there was or was not a link between the keyword use and median political leaning. Though the result does not support the hypothesis, the result does show news media in general does have a correlation with an increased stigma against mental illness. This knowledge can determine the roots of the misrepresentation of mental illness in relation to violence to educate the public and the news media better to stem the stigma against people with mental illness and more effective gun policies.
The Golden Ratio and its Effects on the Perceived Visual Appeal of Photos
Authors: Gjonbalaj Adem , Daniel Olivo , Lotter Gwendolyn , Dalzell Mathew
Published: April 2021

The golden ratio (GR) has long been proposed to be the most visually appealing geometric proportion (Green, 1995). As a result, many popular sources have claimed that composition guidelines made from the GR such as the phi grid, the golden spiral, and the golden layout can be used to enhance the visual appeal of photographs. However, empirical evidence to substantiate this claim is inadequate. The purpose of this study is to analyze whether three GR composition guidelines, the phi grid, the golden spiral, and the golden layout, can create photo adaptations that are consistently perceived as more visually appealing than their non-golden ratio (NGR) counterparts. A digital survey was created and released on social media, targeting adults ages 18 through 64 with an interest in art. Respondents were presented with 9 pairs of photos, consisting of two photo adaptations, a GR version (made with one of the GR guidelines), and a NGR version. Respondents were instructed to choose the photo which they perceived to be more visually appealing. The results from the survey indicated that there was no inherent preference towards GR photos overall. However, when analyzing the results from each golden ratio guideline, it was found that only the golden layout produced GR photos that were more preferred than their NGR counterparts. Further research must be conducted to fully understand the aesthetic appeal of the golden layout. Until then, creative individuals should be skeptical of recommendations for using the GR to produce visual compositions.
Neural Implications of COVID-19 on Patients, Healthcare Workers, and the General Population
Authors: Kurra Mona Reddy , Chung Bryant , Mathews Paul , Wright Matt , Ali Akrom , Vethan Arianne , Agrawal Arohee , Syal Casey , Ma Crystal , Periquet Kathlyn Nicole , Park Madison , Park Noah , Asifriyaz Sana , Gomez Teana , Sandadi Vinutha
Published: April 2021

There is evidence that COVID-19 has significant direct and indirect effects on the brain, including neuronal degeneration and disturbed consciousness. It is thus important to examine the neural implications of the novel virus to address long term issues regarding normal brain functioning and mental health. This review first focuses on how COVID-19 and previous coronaviruses can directly infiltrate the brain via various routes. Next, we discuss how COVID-19 indirectly affects the mental health of nurses and the public resulting from work pressures and paranoia over contracting the virus. Finally, we describe how the public responds differently to the pandemic based on factors such as cultural values and leadership and discuss how increased levels of poverty will psychologically affect childhood development.
Early Prediction of Alzheimer’s Disease with a Multimodal Multitask Deep Learning Model
Authors: Seshadri Nitin , McCalla Dr. Serena , Shah Rishi
Published: April 2021

Alzheimer’s disease (AD) is the sixth leading cause of death in the United States and the most common neurodegenerative disease in adults over 65. Early-stage AD is often misinterpreted as normal cognitive aging because it may not cause adverse symptoms or visible behavioral changes for up to 20 years. Machine learning has been used to avoid misinterpretation of data and more accurately predict the onset of AD. This study aims to use the data typically available in a clinical setting to predict the onset of AD while maintaining a high level of accuracy. This study proposes a deep learning model that uses multimodal input data and performs multitask classification to predict AD diagnosis and scores of two commonly used cognitive assessments: Alzheimer’s Disease Assessment Scale (ADAS) and Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE). The model was validated using the Alzheimer’s Disease Neuroimaging Initiative (ADNI) dataset of 1737 patients. The current model achieved a greater accuracy in predicting AD diagnosis and a lower error in predicting ADAS and MMSE scores than existing state-of-the-art models. This model can be applied to the clinical setting so that accurate diagnosis can be achieved, and appropriate action can be taken. Future investigations could include using a convolutional neural network (CNN) to process data from clinical images directly or training and validating the model with other clinical datasets to further improve its accuracy.
Flight Status— ‘Grounded Indefinitely’: An Analysis of the Impact of COVID-19 on Commercial Aviation
Authors: Narang Satvik , Choo Kah Ying
Published: April 2021

Since the unexpected eruption of COVID-19, travel has been heavily circumscribed by governments in an endeavour to curb the spread of the virus. This research study aimed at conducting a case-study analysis of the impact of the Coronavirus on the commercial aviation industry. It analysed changes in international passenger capacity from originally planned in a sampling of countries from different regions, from January to April 2020, to measure the impact of the pandemic on commercial aviation. The data for capacity change were regressed against days of lockdown and days of global travel ban to determine the extent of their impact. Qualitative data was also analysed to provide a multi-faceted picture. The study found that COVID-19 had a huge influence on commercial aviation during the period observed. Moreover, the restrictions implemented by governments were found to exert a statistically significant impact on the industry, accounting for 84% of the impact on the change in international passenger capacity. The equation generated provides a predictive tool for determining changes in passenger capacity in the foreseeable future if similar restrictive policies are imposed. A qualitative analysis of the context also reveals that airfares will fall in the short run as airlines compete to regain customers, but rise in the long run. The paper thus highlights the importance of government bailouts and the relaxation of specific rules to support airlines during these challenging times. Other necessary measures identified include fleet re-purposing, as well as the institution of additional safety measures to encourage air travel.
Differences Among Visual, Auditory, and Kinesthetic Memorization Procedures when Children in Upper Elementary Schools are Memorizing a Text
Authors: Beardslee Julie
Published: April 2021

In education, a variety of methods for learning or memorizing content are often used, from reading a passage to listening to a lecture. This plethora of available strategies cause those involved in the educational field to wonder if there is a type of device that helps students best retain information. The study described in this paper determined whether children in the 4th and 5th grade memorize a visual text most effectively when given either a visual, auditory, or kinesthetic strategy. A total of 56 respondents were selected from a local elementary school and divided into three equal groups to memorize as much of a 151-word poem as possible. After students were given 15 minutes to utilize their given device, an assessment was given, during which they had to fill in 15 missing words from the poem they had been assigned. Based on scores from the assessment, this study was able to show that the visual device yielded a higher mean score of 8.5 than either the auditory score of 6.7 and a kinesthetic score of 6.5. A series of t-tests were conducted to conclude that the visual mean produced a p-value of 0.08 against audio and 0.09 against kinesthetic, which is significant at a level of 0.10. This evidence suggests that when young children are assigned the task of memorizing a short passage, visual devices may be the most optimal choice.
Comparing the Efficacy of Various Hand Splints in Post Stroke Recovery
Authors: Bhagavatula Smitha , Chang Shuo-Hsiu
Published: April 2021

Stroke is the leading cause of long-term disability in the United States, according to the CDC, and causes reduced mobility in half of all survivors age 65 and over. Additionally, most stroke survivors suffer from impaired upper extremity function, and this debilitating impairment limits persons with stroke from performing basic activities of daily living; as a result, their quality of life is reduced. Splinting seeks to aid persons with stroke in gaining critical hand function through shaping the hand properly, reducing joint pain, preventing or treating muscle contracture and spasticity, and providing assistance. While there are many splints designed for persons with stroke currently commercially available, a majority of them can be classified as part of one of two categories: static splints and dynamic splints. To examine how effective each kind of splint is at improving upper limb function after stroke, we reviewed the various designs of static and dynamic splints, their functionality, and mechanics, and summarized the study results from the literature. We also discussed both the current limitations of each design of splint, as well as designs and treatments that could be developed in the future.
Soft Robotics in Body Assistance: An Intelligent Rehabilitation Device with Soft Continuum Actuation
Authors: Jain Ria , Kapur Kunal , Wang Jiaqi , Yu Yin , Flatley Diarmid , Kim Lina
Published: April 2021

In an effort to improve rehabilitation devices, the applications of soft robotics technologies to prosthetics and physical therapy was explored, particularly due to the benefits of the inherent properties of soft materials. A conceptual design for a soft robotics device prototype is proposed to assist with physical therapy for wrist tendonitis and arthritis, carpal tunnel syndrome, fractures and sprains, and compromised motor skills due to chronic stroke. The device assists in four motions that are commonly performed in wrist therapy: flexion, extension, and rotation (clockwise and counterclockwise) using soft pneumatic actuators to guide movements. The distinct directions were achieved by varying the lateral and radial strain limiting layers. The device uses embodied intelligence to make the device dynamically adaptable in real time, allowing for a customizable recovery process. A detailed model of the device was developed and the viability of the design was assessed using a suite of state-of-the-art simulation tools and limited hardware prototyping. Simulations were performed through integration of Rhinoceros 3D, Grasshopper 3D, Firefly, an Arduino microcontroller, biosensors, Python scripting, and visual parametric programming. Pressure and materials were simulated and tested in Simulia Abaqus and Autodesk Fusion 360. Several parametric variations were tried using simulations and the predictions revealed that rubber silicone at a pressure of 10 kiloPascals is the optimal choice.
The Cybersecurity of The Future Nevadans
Authors: Najibzadeh Omid , Park Soo
Published: April 2021

With the increased level of digitization, the role of cybersecurity has been at the forefront of security discussion. However, the literature displays a lack of proper knowledge and preparation in everyday individuals. This study examined the potential need for and implementation of cybersecurity education in CCSD. The results indicated interest within students and an advocation by cybersecurity experts. This study concludes and advises for an awareness training campaign, especially a real-life treat simulation.
Using Handwriting Evaluation Software to Predict and Increase Diagnosis for Parkinson’s
Authors: King Jordan , Park Soo
Published: April 2021

Around the world, there currently exists a problem when it comes to the diagnosis of Parkinson’s disease (PD). Unfortunately, nearly half of all Americans who have PD remain undiagnosed, which is problematic when one considers the implications of such ignorance. People who continue to be undiagnosed do not have access to special treatments, therapies, and medications that would help alleviate the symptoms of PD and decrease the burden of it altogether. Fortunately, amidst recent technological advancements in computing and the contemporary paradigm shift to using handwriting as a diagnosis method for PD, a shimmer of hope reveals itself. By using a machine learning software program that predicts a user’s likelihood of having PD through their handwriting alone, people might feel more inclined to seek a formal evaluation for the disease. Since it is rather inexpensive, based on concrete, quantitative kinematics of an individual’s handwriting, and holds legitimacy due to the existence of similar evaluation programs, the software could help increase the amount of people that seek a formal PD evaluation and diagnosis.
Covid-19 Vaccine: Global Stock Market “Game Changer”
Authors: Hartono Hartono
Published: April 2021

This research is a conceptual paper that examines the impact of the presence of the Covid-19 vaccine on investor sentiment and the performance of the global stock market after being hit by high concerns due to the pandemic. The results showed that each stage of vaccine development received high appreciation from stock investors, especially after vaccine candidates passed clinical trials in humans. Investors' positive sentiment towards the vaccine program boosted stock market performance. However, the sentiment of this vaccine cannot stand alone, it needs government policy support to truly restore market confidence in the recovery of social and economic conditions, including the stock market. This research combines secondary data published from high-ranking journals that can be used to help develop future tests.
Role of Information Management in the Preservation of Indigenous Knowledge
Authors: Anwar Mumtaz A.
Published: April 2021

Discusses characteristics and significance of indigenous knowledge; reviews the process of capturing and preserving IK; analyses the existing information management literature on IK; examines the role of information management in IK in light of reported experience, especially in Africa and Australia; proposes that information management discipline review its curricula to accommodate areas needed, and work for the development of tools and techniques for IK management.
Undergraduate LIS Education in Pakistan: An Overview
Authors: Mairaj Muhammad Ijaz , Ameen Kanwal
Published: April 2021

The paper gives an account of undergraduate level library and information science education in Pakistan including independent certificate courses, an optional subject at intermediate and bachelor level, and bachelor program of Allama Iqbal Open University. The paper is based on the literature review and personal communications with selected professionals. There appeared gap in local literature regarding contemporary state of undergrad level education. The review of literature and senior professionals suggested that radical changes are necessary in policies, programs and curricula of different programs at undergraduate level to raise the quality of education.
TARIF RATA- RATA PENUMPANG, JUMLAH PENUMPANG, DAN JAM KERJA PADA PENDAPATAN DRIVER GOJEK KOTA BUKITTINGGI.
Authors: Ningsih Andria - , Anne Anneputri Putri , Een Eka Hendrayani Hendrayani , Delfi Delfi Hurnis Hurnis , Ia Fitria Fitria
Published: April 2021

The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of the average passenger fare, number of passengers and working hours on income. This research was conducted using primary data. By providing a questionnaire statement to the respondent, using a Likert scale measurement. The population in this study were all Gojek drivers in the city of Bukittinggi. The number of samples is 94 people with purposive sampling technique. This study uses multiple linear regression analysis analysis method and uses quantitative analysis, namely the validity and reliability test, classical assumption test, t test and F test and the coefficient of determination test. Keywords: average passenger fare; income; number of passengers; working hours Tujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui pengaruh tarif rata-rata penumpang, jumlah penumpang dan jam kerja terhadap pendapatan. Penelitian ini dilakukan menggunakan data primer. Dengan memberikan peryataan kuesioner kepada responden, dengan menggunakan pengukuran Skala Likert. Populasi dalam penelitian ini adalah  seluruh Driver Gojek yang ada di Kota Bukittinggi. jumlah sampel 94 orang dengan teknik Purposive Sampling. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode analisis analisis regresi linear berganda serta menggunakan analisis kuantitatif yaitu uji validitas dan reliabilitas, uji asumsi klasik, uji t dan uji F dan uji koefisien determinasi. Kata kunci: jam kerja; jumlah penumpang; tarif rata-rata penumpang; pendapatan
Draf 3-type frontal sinusotomy as a part of revision procedures in patients with recurrent nasal polyps
Authors: Schalek Petr , Fuksa Jakub , Guha Anasuya , Chovanec Martin
Published: April 2021

Introduction: The prevalence of chronic rhinosinusitis with nasal polyps (CRSwNP) in the population is estimated at 4%. If adequate conservative treatment fails to improve the quality of life, patients are indicated for surgical therapy, which is represented by a functional endonasal surgery. The recurrence of polyps after surgery is reported by up to 60% in some studies. At the moment, available data does not indicate the optimal extent of surgery, especially in the case of revision procedures. The aim of the presented study was to find out whether a more radical revision surgery, including Draf 3-type (D3) frontal sinotomy, could be beneficial for patients with recurrent disease. Material and methods: Forty-two patients with recurrent polyposis were included in a retrospective case-control study. Half of the patients had undergone a more radical procedure including D3, while the control group had a standard operation. In both groups, the quality of life was assessed using the Czech version of the SNOT-22 questionnaire, the incidence of polyp recurrence and the need for revision within 2 years after the operation. Results: The presented study recorded lower postoperative values of postoperative SNOT-22 questionnaire in patients with D3 frontal sinotomy, but the difference was not statistically significant compared to the group of patients after traditional FES. A significantly lower need for revision surgery was proved in patients with more radical surgery. Conclusion: These data suggest that more radical surgical procedure in a subgroup of patients with severe recurrent polyps may be beneficial for these patients.
Convexity and boundedness relaxation for fixed point theorems in modular spaces
Authors: Lael Fatemeh , Shabanian Samira
Published: April 2021

Although fixed point theorems in modular spaces have remarkably applied to a wide variety of mathematical problems, these theorems strongly depend on some assumptions which often do not hold in practice or can lead to their reformulations as particular problems in normed vector spaces. A recent trend of research has been dedicated to studying the fundamentals of fixed point theorems and relaxing their assumptions with the ambition of pushing the boundaries of fixed point theory in modular spaces further. In this paper, we focus on convexity and boundedness of modulars in fixed point results taken from the literature for contractive correspondence and single-valued mappings. To relax these two assumptions, we seek to identify the ties between modular and b-metric spaces. Afterwards we present an application to a particular form of integral inclusions to support our generalized version of Nadler’s theorem in modular spaces.
Convexity and freezing sets in digital topology
Authors: Boxer Laurence
Published: April 2021

We continue the study of freezing sets in digital topology, introduced in [4]. We show how to find a minimal freezing set for a "thick" convex disk X in the digital plane Z^2. We give examples showing the significance of the assumption that X is convex.
On sheaves of Abelian groups and universality
Authors: Iliadis S.D. , Sadovnichy Yu. V.
Published: April 2021

Universal elements are one of the most essential parts in research fields, investigating if there exist (or not) universal elements in different classes of objects. For example, classes of spaces and frames have been studied under the prism of this universality property. In this paper, studying classes of sheaves of Abelian groups, we construct proper universal elements for these classes, giving a positive answer to the existence of such elements in these classes. 
Teaching Technical English: Corrective Feedback Based on Students’ and Teachers’ Beliefs
Authors: Chugai Oksana , Ogienko Olena
Published: April 2021

The present study investigates the beliefs of students and teachers about corrective feedback (CF) regarding necessity, timing and the most effective types in technical English setting. This study was conducted at the National Technical University of Ukraine “Igor Sikorsky Kyiv Polytechnic Institute” with students majoring in Information Technology, Mathematics or Physics ranged between 18 and 22 years of age. Methods included a questionnaire, interviews and classroom observations. The feedback from 55 students and 33 teachers was collected during practical classes in February – March at the beginning of the second semester of 2019-2020 academic year. This research has confirmed the necessity of CF for students and teachers. It also demonstrated the differences regarding timing: teachers preferred delayed to immediate CF, while students equally appreciated both. The research also indicated that both teachers and students preferred indirect types of CF; teachers had stronger attitudes though. The research demonstrated the most effective types of CF for students: meta-linguistic clue and repetition, while for teachers it was elicitation. Completing the survey, both teachers and students chose at least two different types of CF. The necessity of effective CF, which requires learning more about students’ and teachers’ beliefs, benefits and drawbacks of each CF type, is emphasized. The results of the present research may be used by practitioners, who would like to use CF effectively in teaching technical English. Future studies may explore CF in terms of students’ and teachers’ beliefs and behavior in different learning environments.
Enhancing Children’s Cognition With Physical Activity Games
Authors: Tomporowski Phillip D. , McCullick Bryan A. , Pesce Caterina
Published: April 2021

There are plenty of books that help you use or create games that develop children’s physical skills, and it’s now widely accepted that physical activity can have a positive effect on academic achievement. But this is the first book that shows you how to tailor physical activity games specifically to enhance children’s cognitive abilities.
Play Practice
Authors: Launder Alan G. , Piltz Wendy
Published: April 2021

Play Practice: Engaging and Developing Skilled Players, Second Edition, provides an alternative to traditional sport instruction. This innovative and authentic approach to teaching sports combines contemporary theory with the experience of practical and reflective work in real sport environments.

Coauthors Alan Launder and Wendy Piltz, both with wide-ranging experience as players, teachers, and coaches, expand and update the play practice approach they presented in the first edition and show how it can be used to help improve sport skills for players of all ages and abilities. This flexible model of sport pedagogy can be applied as a whole or one element at a time. It covers a wide range of team and individual sports, including archery, table tennis, flag football, snow skiing, cricket, and track and field. Plus, you’ll find a wealth of field-tested ideas for working with diverse learners in schools and communities.

The second edition highlights the significance of key terms such as games sense, technique, resilience, and fair play. It also provides new information relating to the complexity of learning and addresses the difficulties beginners face in the learning process. The second edition of Play Practice integrates a thorough analysis of skilled performance with an understanding of the conditions under which people best learn. It also shows how the strategies of simplifying, shaping, focusing, and enhancing can help you create situations to maximize learning and positively influence the attitudes of learners.

Over 130 illustrations and photos demonstrate specific approaches, ideas that can work for multiple sports, and ways to apply the approach with beginners through elite players. Summary sections in each chapter help you quickly identify and review key topics.

Play Practice is based on the idea that an individual’s commitment to achieving mastery is a powerful motivator for learning. Learn to harness these motivators and create enjoyable practice situations in which learners young and old, whether resistant beginners or highly motivated professionals, are encouraged to strive for excellence.
Dukungan Suami dan Unmet Need KB Pada Wanita Pasangan Usia Subur (WPUS)
Authors: Nabila Dinda Tasya , Nindya Dwi Nur Aini
Published: April 2021

Unmet need KB merupakan salah satu indikator dari keberhasilan program KB yang bertujuan untuk mengendalikan laju pertumbuhan penduduk di Indonesia. Pada masyarakat berbudaya patriarki, dukungan suami memiliki peran yang besar dalam menentukan keikutsertaan wanita untuk menggunakan alat kontrasepsi. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menjelaskan hubungan antara dukungan suami dengan terjadinya unmet need KB pada Wanita Pasangan Usia Subur (WPUS). Sebuah studi literature review dilakukan dengan memanfaatkan database Google Scholar, NCBI, Science Direct, Biomed Central (BMC), dan Elsevier untuk menelusuri jurnal nasional dan internasional yang meneliti hubungan antara dukungan suami dengan terjadinya unmet need KB pada WPUS. Hasil review dari 14 jurnal menunjukkan bahwa dukungan suami memiliki hubungan dengan terjadinya unmet need KB pada WPUS. WPUS yang tidak mendapatkan dukungan dari suami memiliki peluang antara 2,1 sampai 100,5 kali mengalami unmet need KB lebih besar dibandingkan dengan WPUS yang mendapat dukungan dari suami. Sebagai kesimpulan, suami yang tidak memberi dukungan dapat menurunkan tingkat penggunaan kontrasepsi pada WPUS yang akan berdampak pada terjadinya peningkatan angka unmet need KB.
Pendidikan Kecakapan Hidup Melalui Pelatihan Produktivitas Menciptakan Barang dan Jasa bagi Siswa Madrasah Aliyah di Purwakarta
Authors: Setiawan Usep , Nurul Husna Ade Irvi
Published: April 2021

Pendidikan kecakapan hidup bertujuan untuk meningkatkan pemahaman mengenai kecakapan hidup dan pola pikir serta meningkatkan keterampilan dan pengalaman dalam kegiatan produksi baik barang maupun jasa agar tumbuh keinginan berwirausaha khususnya bagi siswa Madrasah Aliyah dan masyarakat usia produktif pada umumnya. Pendidikan kecakapan hidup dilakukan dalam dua tahap dengan metode seminar dan workshop. Tahap pertama yaitu presentasi. Tahap ini berupa pemaparan mengenai pentingnya memiliki kecakapan hidup dan mengambangkan pola pikir agar terbuka lebih luas kepada para peserta. Tahap kedua yaitu produksi. Tahap kedua melibatkan partisipan dalam melakukan kegiatan pelatihan produksi berupa barang dan jasa. Hasil dari kegiatan pendidikan mengenai kecakapan hidup ini menunjukkan adanya peningkatan pemahaman partisipan mengenai kecakapan hidup dan pola pikir serta pengembangan keterampilan pada proses produksi. Berdasar hasil analisis dari data wawancara mengungkapkan bahwa pemahaman mengenai kecakapan hidup, pola pikir, dan keterampilan meningkat karena partisipan telah memperoleh pemahaman dan juga pengalaman secara langsung dengan melakukan kegiatan produksi.
Mesin Pemeras Rimpang dan Pemasaran Online untuk Usaha “Jamu Mbak Sri” Kadisoka, Sleman, Daerah Istimewa Yogyakarta
Authors: Hidayati Solikhah Retno , Ni’mah Novi Maulida , Kuntara Hasta
Published: April 2021

Usaha jamu Mbak Sri adalah usaha yang didirikan oleh Bapak Sutadi pada tahun 2004. Lokasi usaha ini di Dusun Kadisoka, Purwomartani, Kalasan, Sleman, DIY. Pembuatan jamu dilakukan secara tradisional, dan pemasaran dilakukan dengan cara berjualan keliling di wilayah dekat tempat usaha. Moda transportasi yang digunakan adalah motor dan sepeda. Dalam sehari, pendapatan kotor dari penjualan jamu rata-rata Rp. 200.000,00 – Rp. 300.000,00. Usaha jamu ini memiliki 2 masalah utama. Permasalahan pertama adalah proses produksi manual sehingga higienitas produk tidak terkontrol dan produksi terbatas. Permasalahan kedua adalah pemasaran terbatas sistem penjualan masih konvensional. Solusi untuk mengatasi permasalahan yang diterapkan dalam usaha jamu Mbak Sri berupa pembuatan mesin pemeras rimpang untuk membantu proses produksi dan pemanfaatan platform penjualan online untuk memperluas pasar. Metode yang dilakukan adalah pembuatan alat, pelatihan dan pendampingan. Kegiatan pertama yang dilakukan adalah peningkatan kapasitas produksi melalui pembuatan mesin pemeras rimpang jamu berkecepatan rendah dan pelatihan produksi jamu higienis. Kegiatan ke-2 adalah peningkatan kapasitas pemasaran melalui kegiatan pembuatan logo, pembaharuan kemasan jamu, perbaikan fasilitas penjualan keliling, dan metode penjualan online. Hasil dari kegiatan pengabdian kepada masyarakat peningkatan produksi hingga 33,3%, peningkatan pendapatan hingga 39% per bulan.
Impact of Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) on Households’ Income and Factors’ Returns in Pakistan: A Global CGE Approach
Authors: Et al., Naseeb Zada
Published: April 2021

As regional integration has proliferated in most parts of the world, so developing economies across the globe have made it a leading policy instrument to integrate their economies with the global markets and rest of the world through the instrument of trade liberalization. This has led to the establishment of various mega global integrations. Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) is an example of these global integrations. Currently Pakistan is not part of RCEP, which is likely to be adversely affected due to the expected trade diversion. This paper investigates the possible adverse impact of RCEP on households’ income and real factors’ returns in Pakistan using the MyGTAP model in the global Computable General Equilibrium (CGE) model framework. The results of simulation intimate that the overall impact of RCEP on the economy of Pakistan (as outsider) is negative. There is an overall decrease in real income of all types of households and factors’ returns. Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Baluchistan may reveal the largest decrease in households’ income. The possible decrease in income may be higher for urban households and non-farm rural households as compared to farmers and farm workers. Additionally, Pakistan is adversely impacted in terms decrease in real GDP, real exports, and imports and also decrease in most of the sectorial exports, sectorial imports and sectoral output. Keeping in view the research findings, this study suggests to the government to undertake remedial measures in advance to avoid the possible adverse impact of RCEP on the economy of Pakistan.