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THE EFFECTS OF MIRROR THERAPY ON THE BEHAVIOR OF CHILDREN WITH AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDER (ASD) AND THE DEVELOPING GUIDELINES IN NURSING CARE TO ADDRESS THEIR CHALLENGING BEHAVIOR
Authors: Victoriano Analiza C. , Cabaluna Johdel C.
Published: May 2022

Over the past decade, the number of children diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) has increased dramatically in the Philippines. The primary goal of this study is to determine and analyze the effects of mirror therapy on the behavior of children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), as well as to develop nursing care guidelines for dealing with their challenging behavior. The experimental evidence will be the primary focus of this paper. Furthermore, the purpose of this study is to close the gaps in knowledge about mirror therapy, which is currently being used in the learning activities of children with special needs, as well as to generally align with broader and more specific objectives. Ultimately, the study finds that the children with ASD before mirror therapy displayed negative behavior. On the other hand, positive remarks were evidently seen in the behavior of the children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) after they have undergone activities related to mirror therapy application. There were clear and noticeable changes seen in the behavior of children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) once exposed to mirror therapy. The result of the mirror therapy application was positive changes in the behavior and made them productive while learning the lesson. The result implies that there is no significance to the respondents’ behavior both with and without mirror therapy since the null hypothesis failed to reject. In order to enhance the learning skill and ability of children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), Comprehensive Mirror Therapy Assessment Measure should be practiced in a special education class since it will definitely help them cope with the lesson and improve their learning aptitude.

 

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POVERTY, CORONAVIRUS PANDEMIC AND NEW FRAMEWORK OF STATEHOOD IN AFRICA
Authors: Iwara Eno Iwara , Abunimye Sunday Betembiaye , Akpanke Joseph Betiang
Published: May 2022

This paper addressed itself to the power deficit of statehood in Africa, against the containment of the Coronavirus pandemic. To illuminate a true picture of Africa’s absorptive capacity for transnational health pandemic challenges such as the ongoing coronavirus (COVID 19), three countries of Africa (Egypt, South Africa, and Nigeria) were examined. These three countries have usually been regarded as sub-regional powers of the African continent. The analysis of the paper proceeded with two assumptions, that: 1) poverty imposes constraints on African countries’ response to global pandemics; and 2), African countries require new frameworks of statehood in view of the cascading damage inflicted by global pandemics on the African population and economies. Using content analysis, results from secondary sources of data collated the analysis revealed that Africa is seriously deficient in empirical knowledge, skills and techniques to contain the coronavirus and such other previous health challenges such as Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS). The World Health Organization’s Joint External Evaluation (JEE) Report for instance scored African countries low over the COVID 19 pandemic containment. The paper also found that in spite of well-established basic disease surveillance in some African countries, they lacked necessary infrastructure such as Premature Ventricular Contraction (PVC) Kits for the containment of the virus. Finally, the paper accentuates the need for Africa to encourage research on Africa’s rich natural environment to promote empirical visions and praxis on herbal medicines production, and to develop economic and political strengths to autonomise positive scientific outcomes. The case of Tanzania where herbal solutions were produced for the management of Coronavirus, but jettisoned by international political propaganda is not helpful for Africa. It also became abundantly clear that Africa would need, apart from research and development, an integrated approach to global pandemics, technological innovations, and citizen diplomacy as a new framework of statehood.

 

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EDUCATING PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES: A POLICY OR REALITY? THE GHANAIAN EXPERIENCE
Authors: Awini Adam , Adam Eugenia Tawiah , Gariba Alexander
Published: May 2022

Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) are in every community in Ghana. They are often marginalized in many spheres of life including education, families and access to public places, due to the misconceptions held about their capabilities. Even though policies and documents on the education of PWDs exist, certain considerations such as access, participation, and recognition which are fundamental, are often overlooked. This paper critically examines the nuances of the above factors by identifying some problems PWDs encounter in their quest for education. Data for this study were solicited from policy documents and fieldwork. Content analysis of policies and documents on the education of PWDs in Ghana and their experiences in Educational Institutions were discussed. Interviews and focused group discussions on the experiences of PWDs were the instruments for the study. Participants were sampled based on a simple random technique. Thirteen (13) respondents including 10 students and 3 teachers participated in the study. The study revealed that despite the various policies on the education of PWDs, they are not reflective of the situation in the schools and institutions. Some PWDs are being discriminated against and not given much recognition in their schools. Also, the environment in their institutions is not disability friendly. The paper suggests a standardized implementation plan and much advocacy on the policies for the education of PWDs. Finally, more teachers should be given the training to acquire the requisite skills needed for supporting PWDs’ education.
 

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COMMUNICATION BETWEEN THE MAINSTREAM AND SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHERS IN A RURAL PRIMARY SCHOOL, MALAYSIA
Authors: Karuppannan Gunasegaran , Balasubramaniam Buvaneswary , Kuppusamy Ananthi , Ahmad Asma Binti
Published: May 2022

Communication in an organization such as the school is important, especially the social and working communication among teachers. When communication among the teachers is effective, there would be a collaboration between them in work, especially when implementing the school curricular and co-curricular programmes successfully. In schools where there are two educational streams; the mainstream and the Special Education Integration Programme, it is vital that effective communication is given priority. This study describes and discusses the characteristics of work and social communication between the Special Education teachers and the mainstream teachers of a local rural primary school in Selangor, Malaysia. Four teachers from each stream were selected as respondents for the study. The findings revealed that there appeared to be good teachers’ communication from both streams. These teachers have collaborated in executing their tasks and they have developed a good rapport and effective communication in other fields of work as well such as co-curricular activities and other school activities such as the Parents Teacher Association meetings and Staff developments and sports. The findings through interviews with the teacher respondents and documents showed that the teachers have practiced their social intelligence, have used their interpersonal communication skills and have adopted a social network, ‘WhatsApp’ application in their communication in school. The school administrator has played its part too in establishing effective communication between superiors and subordinates.

 

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THE IMPACT OF COVID-19 ON SOCIAL INTERACTION IN FAMILIES IN ABETIFI IN THE KWAHU EAST DISTRICT, GHANA
Authors: Benewaa Beatrice , Agyiri Felix Oppusu Paapa , Asaah-Junior Stephen Kwabena
Published: May 2022

We are in the midst of a worldwide crisis that is killing people, causing human suffering, and putting people's lives at risk. But it is not just a life-threatening condition. It is, without a doubt, a human-societal problem. The COVID epidemic is wreaking havoc on society from the inside. School closures have also resulted in a lack of daycare, which has put a strain on women’s work-life balance and parents required to assist their children's learning at home. This study aimed to investigate the influence of COVID-19 on social interaction in families in Abetifi, Kwahu East District. The study used a qualitative research methodology with an interpretivist viewpoint encapsulated within the inductive epistemological framework. Using purposive and convenience sampling strategies, the researchers chose 15 Abetifi residents as participants to complete the interview schedule. The study discovered that the COVID-19 pandemic had hurt family bonds and social contact. The survey also found that participants followed the safety rules out of concern for their own and loved ones’ lives. It is suggested that regulatory authorities such as the World Health Organization (WHO), the Ministry of Health (M.O.H.), and the Ghana Health Service (G.H.S.) continue to encourage people to follow safety precautions because we do not know when the virus will go away.
 

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THE SQUARE AS A TOOL OF SOCIAL COMMUNICATION AND SOCIALIZATION
Authors: Başaslan Zaim
Published: May 2022

Urban open spaces are among the most common usage areas of urban life in the historical process. It is the most effectively used element of the areas designed as open spaces in urban planning. From a sociological point of view, urban squares are positioned as an important "public space", which is used by the inhabitants of these regions for cultural, social, commercial or political purposes on special occasions, in short, where urban life comes to life. While urban squares were an important "urban life focus" that formed the personality and identity of cities in the process, they lost their original values when they were used as car parks at the point we reached. Urban space is the main means of integration of a city/city. Public “urban spaces” are places where people can transfer their cultural knowledge and learn again. However, in terms of defining the city, individuals; It is in these places that he gains the experience of being an urbanite as a result of their cultural identity, development and communication with others. Social movements, revolutions and even coups have become symbols in the city squares, and sometimes they have been the places where the rebellion of the societies and sometimes the entertainment reached their peak. Squares, which are the basic communication and interaction spaces before the period that we will call the development of technology and the communication age, have an important place in the history of countries and societies in terms of socialization. In this study, the importance of public spaces (squares) compatible with social life was investigated by evaluating the relationship between the urban environment and social behavior from a human perspective.
 

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Vincular el diseño y la cultura de la milpa. Estudio del proyecto del diseñador Fernando Laposse
Authors: Cozzolino Francesca
Published: May 2022

Este artículo se basa en un estudio de caso del proyecto totomoxtle, un material de recubrimiento obtenido a partir de hojas de maíz, desarrollado en un pueblo del estado de Puebla y concebido por el diseñador mexicano Fernando Laposse.  Por un lado se describe cómo los agricultores han aprendido a manejar los gestos técnicos y los saberes hacer artesanales empleados en los procesos de producción, desde la recolección de las hojas de maíz hasta el uso de los prototipos creados por el diseñador. Por otra parte, queremos destacar las relaciones culturales, económicas, políticas, ecológicas y simbólicas que están en juego en este proyecto y la forma en que este permite la aparición de nuevas cadenas de cooperación que vinculan a un actor creativo (un diseñador) con la sociedad civil (los habitantes del pueblo), las producciones de diseño con una nueva forma de artesanía y con las técnicas agrícolas. Este proyecto nos sitúa en una posición estratégica para entender cómo un cambio global —la crisis del maíz híbrido y sus consecuencias— afecta a una pequeña comunidad del sureste de México y cómo, en esta colaboración con un diseñador, se reinventa una forma de resistir a la explotación capitalista de la naturaleza.
¿Impugnación o alineación?: El productor-artista en la lógica del investigador-emprendedor
Authors: Cortázar Triana Daniel , Ponce Dimas Thalía , Gómez Rodríguez María Elisa
Published: May 2022

En este trabajo se describe cómo el modelo neoliberal  limita las acciones individuales de los sujetos y contribuye en cierta medida a la transformación de los investigadores en emprendedores. Esto supone un conflicto en tanto los investigadores deben utilizar una  lógica emprendedora para poder desarrollar sus propios productos creativos en el ecosistema académico. De forma teórica, se aborda la reconfiguración de las universidades en el contexto latinoamericano como resultado de la lógica neoliberal, para después abordar casos de investigadores en el campo del arte los cuales deben tomar el camino del emprendimiento como forma de estructuración individual, social y económica. Finalmente, se propone un modelo de autogestión como respuesta a la condición antes enunciada.
SISTEM INFORMASI PENGGAJIAN PADA BMT BINA UMAT MANDIRI
Authors:   Politeknik Keuangan Negara STAN, Prasetyo Ilham Bagus , Hadi Miftahul
Published: May 2022

This study aims to determine and evaluate the payroll information system at Baitul Maal Wa Tamwil Bina Usaha Mandiri (BMT BUM) which includes functions, procedures, documents and internal controls. This study uses a qualitative approach. Data collection was obtained from observation, interviews and literature study. In general, the payroll information system at Baitul Maal Wa Tamwil Bina Usaha Mandiri (BMT BUM) has been implemented properly and in accordance with the related theory. Although there are some differences, it is not a problem, because the differences are due to the characteristics of the organization, the use of information technology systems and are still under internal control system.
Competencias en el proceso de la formación del abogado del Centro Universitario de la Ciénega en el siglo XXI
Authors: Ocegueda Ma. Del Socorro Valdez , Díaz Edith Guadalupe Baltazar , González María Guadalupe Medina , Cerda Elibi Godínez , González Claudia Veronica Trujillo
Published: May 2022

El presente trabajo de investigación tuvo como objetivo determinar las competencias básicas y específicas que debe dominar el estudiante durante su  formación como abogado en el Centro Universitario de la Ciénega de la Universidad de Guadalajara, las cuales son capacidad saber leer, escribir, razonar, argumentar, dialogar, debatir, usar la tecnología, investigar;  habilidades a las que recurrirá en el desempeño laboral.  De la metodología aplicada a la investigación, encontramos que lo estudiantes de primer ingreso de la carrea de abogado, llegan carentes de la competencia enunciada, por lo tanto, proponemos que el docente implemente nuevas didácticas pedagógicas en el aula para fortalecerlas, en las que se involucre más a los educandos en el aprendizaje cooperativo incluyendo en el uso de las tic como herramientas claves para buscar información jurídica idónea que le proporcione alternativas a la solución de los conflictos, razonando y argumentado con fundamento teórico y legal que se les presenten en el desempeño laboral, , favoreciendo con ello la comunicación oral y escrita, ya que con ello estará desarrollando un lenguaje jurídico que le auxiliara en las audiencias orales que premian en los juicios orales tanto penales, familiares y mercantiles.  En conclusión: con la adquisición de las competencias básicas ,especificas ,innovación y creatividad que desarrolle el educando en su proceso de formación apoyado por el docente y las buenas practicas que este último emplee en el aula se lograra fortalecer las debilidades mostradas por el estudiante.
Jak tělu rozumět tělem. Příspěvek fenomenologie k překonání limitů mechanistického paradigmatu ve fyzioterapii
Authors: Kříž Petr , Halák Jan
Published: May 2022

This article aims to explain how Merleau-Ponty’s phenomenological account of embodiment contributes to the theory and practice of physiotherapy. The mechanistic conception of the body, to which physiotherapy usually refers, assumes a universal model of its functioning and interprets its relationship to the environment causally. In fact, however, it does not allow a satisfactory explanation of the efficiency of the therapeutic methods used in practice. In contrast, Merleau-Ponty’s concept of motor intentionality points to the fact that the body “understands” the practical meaning of a situation. Bodily understanding is then manifested in particular by the ability to adequately differentiate, adapt or vary motor and postural responses to environmental challenges. This change in the conception of embodiment also has important implications for understanding the therapist-patient relationship and the intervention itself. Physiotherapists should draw more on the fact that they are themselves a body and, on this basis, guide the patient’s bodily intentionality towards a more developed understanding of the practical meaning of situations.
A Clinical Study to Evaluate Efficacy of KVGAP’S Femicare Syrup on Raktapradara w.s.r to Dysfunctional Uterine Bleeding
Authors: K G Purushotham  , K Shruthan  , M Harshitha
Published: May 2022

Dysfunctional uterine bleeding (Raktapradara) is the commonest gynaecological disorder affecting the quality women’s life of reproductive age group. A clinical study was conducted with KVGAP’S Femicare Syrup on 28 patients of DUB. KVGAP’S Femicare syrup is a polyherbal Ayurvedic formulation prepared from ingredients like Ashoka, Ashwagandha, Gokshura, Guduchi, Shatavari, Manjhistha, Usheera, Kumari, Sariva, Pippali, and Shilajathu. The parameters assessed were number of bleeding episodes, excessive bleeding, investigators global assessment scale, VAS for pain, participants overall assessment scale, clot and interval (number of days of the cycle). Patients were assessed at the beginning of the trail, after 1 month and after 2 months. 56.52%, 73.08%, 77.6%, 85%, 81.93%, 100% improvement were observed in the clinical parameters assessed (number of bleeding episodes, excessive bleeding, investigators global assessment scale, VAS for pain, participants overall assessment scale, clot) respectively. Results were statistically significant. Interval didn’t show any changes. Out of 28 patients in this study, 1 patient shown mild improvement, 11 patients (39%) were shown moderate improvement and 16 patients (57%) had marked improvement. Overall effect of the treatment was 77.31%. This study showed that KVGAP’S Femicare syrup showed promising results in treating DUB. Hence it can be concluded that KVGAP’S Femicare Syrup is effective and safe in the management of dysfunctional uterine bleeding.
An Observational Correlational Study Between Sattvabala (Mind Strength) and Achievement Motivation Among Students
Authors: Fulzele Vanita C  , Nagdeve Pranali A
Published: May 2022

Sattvabala (strength of mind) provides an adequate status of well being of a person, thus giving a systemic and holistic approach to understand a student. Acharya charak describes that, an excellent student should be of Pravara sattva (with dominance of Sattva Guna). Achievement Motivation is a consistent striving force of an individual to achieve success to a certain standard of excellence in a competing situation. By assessing, improving and stabilizing student's Sattvabala, we can reach in depth of their achievement motivation and thereby guide for the improvement in academic performance and achieving career goals. Considering the above facts, this observational survey study among students was undertaken. Aim- To study Sattvabala and achievement motivation among students and find a correlation between them. Methodology- In this descriptive survey research study total 120 students, course wise categorized into 4 groups, 30 students from each course were taken from different Maharashtrian educational institutions. For the assessment of Sattvabala and achievement motivation, self made questionnaires and 'DEO-Mohan Achievement Motivation (n-Ach) Scale (DMAMS)' were used respectively. Data analysis done with the percentage and Pearson's correlation coefficient. Result- Sattvabala and achievement motivation are highly significantly correlated with each other (0.9094). Conclusion- To know the achievement motivation factor of students, examination of Sattvabala from Ayurveda context will prove a definite useful tool. Ayurveda Sattvavajay concept, yoga, Ayurveda Medhya (brain booster) drugs, Achar rasayan, Sadvritta (Ayurveda codes and conducts) can be used to improve the Madhyam and Avara Sattvabala students to improve their achievement motivation and thereby this will definitely prove helpful to achieve their life goals.
Ayurvedic Management of Oligoasthenozoospermia - A Single Case Study
Authors: Arun NK  , Mahesh Kumar Sharma  , Gyan Prakash Sharma  , Sarita Devi
Published: May 2022

Male infertility makes up half of all infertility globally, and numerous etiological factors play a significant role to it. Oligoasthenozospermia is a sperm disorder that involves two disorders at the same time, Oligozoospermia (low sperm count) and Asthenozoospermia (Abnormal sperm motility). The signs and symptoms of oligoasthenozoospermia can be co-related with Kshina Shukra in Ayurveda. In Ayurveda Asta-vidha Shukra dushti are mentioned. Kshina Shukra is one among the Asta-vidha Shukra dushti, in which qualitative as well quantitative vitiation of Shukra dhatu occur. While describing the Dushti associated with Shukra and Artava, Vagbhatacharya explained Kshina Shukra as a pathological condition caused by vitiated Vata and Pitta.

 The present case study explains the role of Shodana aushadi and Shamana aushadi in the management of oligoasthenozoospermia. The patient has report of low sperm count and abnormal morphology was subjected to Ayurvedic management protocol initially Shodana treatment and then Shamana aushadi, administration of Satavari Kshira paka for 30 days.

This Ayurvedic treatment protocol including a combination of both Shodana and Shaman therapies were helpful in improving the seminal parameters like sperm count will increase from 10 million/ml to 90 million/ml, Actively motility increase from 0% to 30%, Moderately motility increase from 0% to 30%, Slightly motility increase from 10% to 20%, Non motile decrease from 90% to 20% and number of normal spermatozoa increase to 98%. Hence this approach can be considered in patients with low sperm count and motility.
A Case Study: Management of Ankylosing Spondylitis in Ayurveda
Authors: Sumit Kumar  , Ragini Kumari  , Pankaj Kumar  , Vijay Bahadur Singh
Published: May 2022

Ankylosing spondylitis (AS) is chronic inflammatory disorders of unknown cause that primarily affects the axial skeleton (Predominantly sacroiliac joints and spine) peripheral joints and of extra articular structures may also be involved in an asymmetrical pattern. The disease usually begins in the second or third decade; the male to female prevalence is approximately 3:1. Patients having AS, more than 95% of them are positive HLA-B27. Use of NSAIDS are the first line of management and they effectively relieve the symptoms. Few Ayurvedic medicines found to be effective in the management of AS. Here, a case study of AS managed by Ayurvedic treatment approaches is presented. A patient 21yrs male came to OPD of Kayachikitsa i.e., Room No. 9 of GACH, Patna. He complaint of pain in B/L ankle left>right, also B/L knee joint pain as well as low back pain for 6 months. He was diagnosed on the basis of its signs and symptoms of AS with HLAB27 positive. He was managed by Ayurvedic medicines like Panchatikta Ghruta Gugglu, Ekangveer ras, Tab. Shallaki, Cap. Stresscom, Jrumax oil, Vaishwanar churna, Laxarid for 7 months and relief in his signs and symptoms.
A Case Study Over Pityriasis Rubra Pilaris Through Ayurvedic Management
Authors: Vivek Raghuwanshi  , Mohammad Aamir  , Megha Murali  , Vijay Bahadur Singh
Published: May 2022

Skin disorder are common manifestation in present era and more so frequent in elder age. The patient of skin disease is more prone to experience physical, emotional and socio-economic embarrassment in the society due to disfigured appearance. Normally 10-15% of the general practitioners encounter with skin disorder in there day to day practice. Vaipadeeka and Charma kustha is a type of Kshudra kustha occurring mainly due to the imbalance of Vata and Kapha doshas resembling the Pityriasis Rubra Pilaris in its clinical manifestation. Pityriasis rubra pilaris is rare chronic disorder that causes hyper keratotic yellowing of the skin including trunk, extremities and particularly palm and sole. The palm and sole become thickened smooth and yellow fissure are common. Systemic corticosteroid, oral retinoid, immunosuppressive such as cyclosporine are the mainstay of treatment of Pityriasis rubra pilaris. The modern treatment modalities are not devoid from grave complication mainly in long term use. Owning these reasons, there is need for treatment having good efficacy and no toxic profile. So this case study was conducted considered ptyriasis rubra pilaris as Charma kustha and Vaipadeeka. Ayurvedic management was planned accordingly. Good result was witness by Virechan and shaman.
A Brief Review on Tejovati (Zanthoxyllum Armatum.Dc.) in Vedas and Samhita: An Ethnomedicinally Rich Plant
Authors: Deeksha  , D.C Singh  , Kiran Vashisht  , Rishi Arya
Published: May 2022

Medicinal plants are considered as a rich resources of ingredients which can be used in drug development either pharmacopoeial, non- pharmacopoeial or synthetic drugs. A part from that, these plants play a critical role in the development of human cultures around the world. Traditional Indian medicine (Ayurveda) is becoming increasingly popular, with many chronic conditions responding to it well. Most patients begin to take conventional medications as soon as their diagnoses are made, so Ayurvedic treatments are usually undergone alongside and/or after conventional medical approaches. WHO (World Health Organization) estimated that 80 percent of people worldwide rely on herbal medicines for some aspect of their primary health care needs. According to WHO, around 21,000 plant species have the potential for being used as medicinal plants. Elaborate description of the plant and its therapeutic action are explained by our Acharyas in Vedas, Puranas, and Samhitas and in the later Nighantus. Tejovati is such a drug which is widely available and is having many mentioning in the classics for its effectiveness in many diseases. Tejovati does not have any controversies in any of the literatures or classics regarding its identification or usage. The current article is to highlight the importance of drug and references has been collected from Vedas, Puranas, Samhita kala, Nighantu kala. Synonyms, Gana Varga, Vernacular names etc has been collected and arranged systematically.
Ayurvedic Approach and Updates Related to Sveda and Svedavaha Srotasa
Authors: Ambre Manali  , Jamdade Yogita  , More Sangeeta  , Phadke Chinmay  , Divyashree K S
Published: May 2022

Knowledge of Ayurveda is based on specific fundamental principles. Dosha, Dhatu, Mala, Srotasa are some among them. Malas are the waste products which primarily generate after digestion of food. While Srotasa are the channels or pathways in the human body which carries Dosha, Dhatu, Mala and Mana. Sveda (sweat) is one of the waste product which forms after digestion of food or in the process of metabolism of adipose tissue. Formation, transportation and elimination of Sveda is carried out by Sveadavaha Srotasa and it helps to regulate body temperature, maintain skin moisture and excrete toxic substance from body. Detail description of concept Sveda, Svedavaha Srotasa, its normal mechanism, importance in manifestation of various diseases and its application in treatment is described in Ayurvedic texts. Thinking of this fact, for better acknowledgment of these concepts and its role in the practice this comprehensive review has been done.
Critical Study on Role of Nidan in Causation of Disease w.s.r. to Pandu
Authors: Sukalyan Ray  , Saswati Debnath  , Bijita Majumder
Published: May 2022

In the genesis of a disease, Nidan or Hetu (causative factors) play the most crucial role. When vitiated Doshas afflict Dhatus- this conglomeration leads to a state of Vikriti (disequilibrium) in our body which further leads to genesis of one or more disease. In respect of any disease, the role of Hetu can be divided in to three pathways- Dosha Prakopan (vitiation of Doshas by Hetu), Kha Vaigunya (impairment of channels by Hetu) and Dhatu Dusti (vitiation of Dhatus by Hetu). The role of any causative factor in relation with genesis of a particular disease can be viewed in respect with any of these three pathways. In this article, the authors have made an effort to explain the role of Hetu in light of above mentioned concept. To understand it better, we have taken an example of Pandu. Pandu is a disease which has been described with great importance in all major and minor texts of Ayurveda. It is caused by vitiation of Pitta Dosha, mainly Sadhak Pitta and affliction of mainly Rakta Dhatu. The role of each and every Hetu in genesis of Pandu has been explained through their role in Dosha Prakopana (vitiation of Pitta Dosha), Dhatu Dusti (Rakta Dusti) and Kha Vaigunya (impairment of channels).
Pathya and Apathya- An Ayurvedic Framework of Wholesome and Unwholesome Diet, Behavioral and Mental Health Regime for Sthaulya- A Narrative Review
Authors: Amulya Murthy Aku  , Ashok Patil  , Mukund Sabnis
Published: May 2022

The advancement of industrialization and communications has made man more sensitive and critical, resulting in a variety of health issues. Sedentary lifestyles are becoming more common as a result of the progress of industrialization and communication, resulting in chronic non-communicable diseases such as diabetes, hypertension, cancer, ischemic heart disease, cerebro-vascular accidents, atherosclerosis, varicose veins, and so on. Obesity is a risk factor for several diseases, thus preventing it will reduce the likelihood of developing them. Obesity, like other disorders, is a complex disorder caused by a combination of factors such as food, physical activity, mental health, and overall lifestyle. In Ayurveda, Sthaulya is the closest clinical entity for obesity. Sthoulya's causality is described in the Asta-Nindita-Purusha chapter. The etiopathogenesis of obesity is caused by an excessive intake of calories combined with a decrease in expenditure. A key weight-loss approach that can be used anywhere to reduce energy density. In Ayurveda, Pathya and Apathya are given specific attention in terms of Ahara, Vihara, and Manasika Entities, so that the ailment can be treated holistically. When these guidelines are followed, the treatment yields a better result in the treatment of the condition. This article attempts to review the pathya and apathy of obesity, as well as discuss the possible causes.
Organizational Citizenship Behavior and Job Satisfaction from The Nurses' Perspective
Authors: Al-Ahmadi Ashwaq T. , Mahran Sabah M.
Published: May 2022

research in Saudi Arabia has been published investigating organizational citizenship behavior among nurses. In addition, job satisfaction has been identified as the main solution to the high turnover rate among nurses in Saudi Arabia and one of the factors that could affect organizational citizenship behavior.

Aim: The current study aimed to determine the level of organizational citizenship behavior, assess the level of job satisfaction, and identify the relationship between organizational citizenship behaviors and job satisfaction from the nurses’ perspective.

Methods: A quantitative cross-sectional correlational study was conducted at the two largest government hospitals in Medina City, Saudi Arabia. A convenience sampling technique was used to recruit 315 nurses. The study used an electronic self-reporting questionnaire consisting of sociodemographic characteristics, an organizational citizenship behavior scale, and a nurse job satisfaction scale.

Results: In this study, the overall level of organizational citizenship behavior among nurses was high (3.86±0.35). The overall level of nurses' job satisfaction was medium (2.88±0.76). There was a statistically significant positive relationship between overall organizational citizenship behavior and overall job satisfaction among nurses (r = 0.354, p-value <0.01).

Conclusion: This study provides evidence that increasing the level of job satisfaction among nurses will increase their levels of organizational citizenship behavior. Therefore, healthcare organizations must focus on certain interventions that could increase nurses' jobs satisfaction, such as providing adequate remuneration, increasing the capacity of nursing schools, emphasizing psychological support and participative leadership, and improving the community’s perception of the nursing profession.
Relation between Resilience and Stress as Perceived by Nursing Students: A Scoping Review
Authors: Alatawi Amira O. , Morsy Nahed M. , Sharif Loujain S.
Published: May 2022

Context: Prolonged exposure to stress can lead to psychological distress, emotional exhaustion, burnout, and impaired resilience in nursing students. However, resilience is known to mitigate the detrimental impacts of stress. Resilience plays a significant role in students' academic success and retention in academic nursing programs.

Aim: This review aimed to conduct a scoping review of the literature addressing the relationship between resilience and stress among nursing students.

Methods: A scoping review, based on PRISMA guidelines, of studies of quantitative, qualitative, and mixed-method research designs that focus on resilience and stress relationships among nursing students. The search was conducted using PubMed, CINAHL, EBSCO, ProQuest, and Medline electronic databases, via the Saudi Digital Library. It included studies published during the last six years. For this review, publications about undergraduate nursing students only were considered. All the included studies were critically appraised using the critical appraisal tool.

Results: The screening method yielded 22 studies that met the inclusion criteria and were included in the review. Six main themes have emerged throughout this review which were: Sources of stress, resilience and stress levels among nursing students, the importance of resilience to nursing students, the relationship between stress and resilience, strategies to improve resilience in nursing students, and key variables in understanding resilience among nursing students.

Conclusion: This review synthesized the evidence relating to the relationship between resilience and stress among nursing students. Evidence highlighted the importance of resilience in dealing with nursing students' stressors in their academic and practical life. This review showed that the educational programs that focus on building and enhancing resilience among nursing students were disparate, and they were not of direct and significant impact on improving resilience. Therefore, further research on introducing interventional educational programs that target enhancing resilience among nursing students based on their personality is recommended.
Impact of Work Environment on Nurse's Retention at Hospital: Scoping Review
Authors: Alzahrani Manal S.
Published: May 2022

Context: Nurses play a vital role in creating a safe and healthy environment for patients. However, a poor working environment affects patient care and nursing retention within a health organization.

Aim: This review aimed to collect a comprehensive update review about the impact of the work environment on nurses' retention at the hospital.

Methods: A systematic review using a specific engine was conducted to examine literature published from January 2011 to August 2021 on the impact of the work environment on nursing retention. Relevant studies were obtained from several electronic databases, and 21studies met the inclusion criteria.

Results: A wide range of selected studies focused on nursing leadership and management. Other themes emerging in prior studies include the role of staffing and financial issue on nursing retention. Furthermore, some studies focused on the role of staff and career development opportunities, collegial relations, experience abuse, workplace facility on nursing retention.

Conclusion: The findings suggest that nursing retention is affected by multifactor in the hospital work environment. Hence, Healthcare organizations and senior decision-makers should develop strategies that promote an attractive work environment that will enhance nursing retention.
Primary Cardiac Tumors: A Case Series and Review of Literature
Authors:   Junior resident, Department of Pathology, Government medical college, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India., S Dr. Nimisha
Published: May 2022

Inrtoduction: Cardiac tumors are exceedingly rare. Majority of tumors are metastatic secondaries rather than that of primary cardiac origin. Even if most of the tumors are benign, the cardiac location itself can be fatal. Advanced imaging modalities have enabled early detection of cardiac tumors. In the present study we analysed a series of 7 primary cardiac tumors over a period of 3 years, with reference to clinical, radiological, morphological and immunohistochemical findings at the Department of Pathology, Government medical college, Thiruvananthapuram. Method: Institutional records were reviewed for all the diagnosed primary cardiac tumors. Results: We reviewed 7 cases of primary cardiac tumors .All cases were adults with equal gender distribution. The majority of cases were benign primary cardiac myxomas, exclusively in left atrium. One case each of epithelioid hemangiendothelioma involving both right and left atria and cardiac angiosarcoma involving the interatrial septum were diagnosed. Conclusion: Although cardiac tumors are rare entity, its prompt diagnosis has significant role in reducing patient mortality and morbidity.
APLICAÇÃO DA FERRAMENTA CURVA ABC NA GESTÃO DE ESTOQUE EM UMA EMPRESA DE ARTIGOS PARA DECORAÇÃO
Authors: Santos Elenilson Rivando dos , Carnaúba Felipe Endrek Freire , Gomes Susane de Farias
Published: May 2022

A concorrência empresarial leva as organizações a buscarem soluções que melhorem seu desempenho. A gestão de estoques surge como uma alternativa para manter o controle dos custos e o nível dos produtos ofertados pela empresa. Este estudo objetiva a aplicação da curva ABC em uma empresa de artigos para decoração, no setor de venda de papéis de parede. A metodologia consistiu em coletar dados para determinar quais os produtos com maior significância para a permanência da empresa no mercado, e saber quais produtos em estoque geram maior lucro, merecendo atenção por parte do gestor na aquisição de novos insumos. Os resultados apontam que dos 5 fornecedores de papel para o estoque, apenas 40% dos itens correspondem à classificação A, possuindo um valor em estoque de 76,60%, enquanto os 60% restante correspondem à 13,83% do valor em estoque para a classe B e 9,57% para a classe C. Portanto, a utilização da curva ABC é eficiente e determina quais produtos precisam ser comprados em maior e menor quantidade, evitando gastos com manutenção de estoque através do estabelecimento de prioridades durante a compra, atendendo às necessidades dos clientes com itens com menor valoração.
História de Vida: Uma Oportunidade Não Explorada em Pesquisas de Marketing
Authors: Troccoli Irene Raguenet
Published: May 2022

A história de vida é um método de pesquisa qualitativa que busca compreender a vida como ela é relatada/interpretada pelo sujeito, o qual executa uma reflexão sobre sua vida. Sua capacidade de descobrir aspectos da experiência humana, compreendendo de que forma as pessoas interagem, interpretam e constroem seus sentidos pode ser muito útil em estudos de comportamento do consumidor. Esse artigo verifica o propósito das pesquisas brasileiras de Administração do último decênio que constam na base SPELL, e que têm utilizado a história de vida, de forma a conferir até que ponto seus autores seguiram sugestão de voltarem sua atenção ao campo do Marketing, especificamente à área de comportamento do consumidor. Tendo constatado desinteresse por esse caminho investigativo no País, suposições a respeito são propostas, assim como sugestões para a mitigação dessa lacuna.
Comportamentos de Cidadania Organizacional: Revisão Sistemática de Literatura no Período de 2010 a 2020 dos Artigos Indexados nas Plataformas CAPES e PsyncINFO
Authors: Martins Larissa , Veiga Heila Magali da Silva
Published: May 2022

Comportamentos de cidadania organizacional (CCO) são comportamentos espontâneos do empregado para com a organização que a beneficiam, sendo tais aspectos valorizados no ambiente laboral e estudados por pesquisadores há algumas décadas. Considerando a centralidade da temática e com vistas a analisar os avanços e lacunas na sua investigação, o objetivo do presente trabalho foi realizar uma revisão sistemática da produção científica sobre os CCO, no período compreendido entre 2010 a 2020, dos artigos publicados nas plataformas CAPES e PsyncINFO. Ao cotejar as produções, observa-se que a produção internacional é expressivamente maior que a nacional, prevalecendo delineamentos de investigação quantitativos em ambas, 94,92%, sendo que CCO é incluída como variável critério, e os antecedentes mais investigados são valores organizacionais, satisfação, desempenho e percepção de justiça. Os consequentes figuram nas pesquisas internacionais, sendo trabalho contraproducente, vigor e significância do trabalho.
Imagens do Empreendedorismo: Uso de Metáforas para a Pesquisa sobre o Fenômeno Empreendedor
Authors: José de Brito Mozar , Borges Alex Fernando
Published: May 2022

Neste artigo, exploramos algumas metáforas aplicadas ao estudo do empreendedorismo. Para compor o corpus de análise, procurou-se priorizar textos acadêmicos que expressassem metaforicamente a articulação entre elementos teóricos oriundos do campo. Diante disso, foi possível particularizar, nesta leitura, as metáforas do empreendedorismo como processo, como prática e como rede, discutindo algumas implicações dessas abordagens para a pesquisa sobre o referido fenômeno. Para tanto, foram utilizados 38 textos como base para o percurso analítico percorrido para a apreensão das expressões metafóricas abordadas.  Concluiu-se que o caráter reflexivo e crítico que as metáforas assumem pode contribuir para a problematização da ação empreendedora, particularizando entidades como o indivíduo empreendedor, a organização e o contexto, por um lado, e construções como os processos, as práticas e as redes empreendedoras, por outro. Busca-se, assim, estabelecer um caminho teórico-metodológico para trilhar em direção à constituição metafórica de “imagens do empreendedorismo”.
INFLUENCE OF PRINCIPALS’ DIGITAL COMMUNICATION LITERACY ON ICT INTEGRATION MANAGEMENT OUTCOMES IN PUBLIC SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN KITUI CENTRAL SUB COUNTY, KENYA
Authors: Thinguri Ruth , Philip Janet
Published: May 2022

Purpose:  Integration of ICT in educational management is becoming an effective factor in running schools in Kenya and yet there are many public secondary schools which are still stuck in the inefficient analogue methods in Kitui Central. The aim of this investigation was to look at the influence of principals’ digital communication literacy on ICT integration management outcomes in public secondary schools in Kitui Central Sub County, Kenya.

Methodology:  The study was guided by Connectivism and Diffusion of Innovations theories. The study embraced the concurrent triangulation design. The target population was 301 participants which comprised of 50 principals, 200 Heads of departments, 50 BoM chairpersons and 1 ICT Sub County Director. The sample was 172 participants comprising of 28 principals, 115 HoDs, 28 BoM chairpersons and 1 ICT director. The principals were sampled using purposive sampling as well as the BoM chairpersons.  The HoDs were randomly sampled. There was questionnaire for HoDs and and interview schedule for principals. Quantitative data was analyzed in descriptive statistics and presented in tables, frequencies and percentages. Qualitative data was analyzed thematically and presented in verbatim citations as well narratives.

Findings: From the findings, it was accepted that most principals were familiar with computer operations. However, there were issues when it came to typesetting, Skype, organizing, copying, pasting and navigation of files using windows. Consequently, there was need to beef up digital communication among the principals.

Unique Contribution to Theory, Policy and Practice: The Connectivism and Diffusion of Innovations theories were used. The first one is about making decisions on the fast-changing realities while the second is on generalizing inventions in communities and accepting or rejecting them. The theories helped making decisions and accepting new changes. The study established that principals still lacked digital communication literacy, calling for more training in ICT. The theories were validated in that there was need to make decisions on new technology and more importantly, accept these changes like ICT. It was recommended that the government should put in place modalities of improving digital communication literacy.
O DIREITO AO ESQUECIMENTO E O PRINCÍPIO DA DIGNIDADE DA PESSOA HUMANA: OS DESAFIOS DIANTE DA SOCIEDADE DA INFORMAÇÃO
Authors: Mariano Erica Neves , Augusto de Jesus Batista Luender
Published: May 2022

O presente trabalho de conclusão de curso tem como objetivo fazer uma reflexão sob a ótica do direito ao esquecimento e o princípio da dignidade humana, considerando os desafios frente à sociedade da informação. Apresentar-se-á aspectos históricos, conceituais e do direito ao esquecimento no Brasil. Discutirá as teses divergentes sobre o direito ao esquecimento. Serão abordados os aspectos legais, os direitos fundamentais, o princípio da dignidade humana, o direito à privacidade, à intimidade e o direito à personalidade. Por fim, analisará o Princípio da dignidade e sua relação jurídica com direito ao esquecimento. A metodologia adotada para a elaboração deste trabalho consiste em uma revisão da literatura, ou também chamada de bibliográfica, contendo todos os conteúdos que dizem respeito ao tema escolhido. Em vista disso, foi levada em consideração análise sobre decisão que foram proferidas por parte do judiciário a respeito da matéria, com o intuito de resolver todas as dúvidas e assuntos relevantes.