bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
ХИДРАУЛИЧКА АНАЛИЗА ОДВОЂЕЊА УПОТРЕБЉЕНИХ ВОДА ОПШТИНЕ ПРИЈЕПОЉЕ
Authors: Вукашиновић Вељко , Стипић Матија
Published: April 2021

У раду је изложено решење одвођења употребљених вода Општине Пријепоље до постројења за пречишћавање отпадних вода. Ради се о примеру канализационог система где се због топографије терена јављају велике дубине укопавања цеви и потреба за уградњом црпних станица. Хидрауличка анализа одвођења отпадних вода са предметног подручја извршена је преко програмског пакета EPA SWMM 5.1.
ANALIZA I PRIMENA BAGERA REFULERA PRI IZMULJENJU KANALA OSNOVNE KANALSKE MREŽE HIDROSISTEMA DUNAV-TISA-DUNAV
Authors: Stepanović Nikola
Published: April 2021

U ovom radu opisana je analiza i primena bagera refulera pri izmuljenju kanala Dunav-Tisa-Dunav, prikazane su tri osnovne tehnologije izmuljenja : klasično izmuljenje, izmuljenje pomoću resuspenzije materijala sa dna i specijalne tehnike izmuljenja. Cilj rada na izmuljenju je uklanjanje kontaminiranog mulja iz Kanala korišćenjem rentabilne i brze metode. Da bi se ovo postiglo, mora da se definiše takva strategija izmuljenja koja predstavlja najefikansiju kombinaciju raspoloživih ili novih materijala sa fizičkom i geografskom situacijom u i oko Kanala.
The UTICAJ DIZAJNA U DIGITALNOM MARKETINGU NA PRIMERU PROFILA ZA DEPARTMAN GRID
Authors: Živković Jovan , Vladić Gojko
Published: April 2021

Digitalni marketing je veoma bitan za svaki brend. Važnost dizajna i digitalnog marketinga pri nastupu na društvenim mrežama predstavljena je u sklopu rada. U ovom radu predstavljena je strategija nastupa na društvenim mrežama za profil departmana za grafičko inženjerstvo i dizajn, koja je utvrđena na osnovu teorijskih osnova navedenih u teorijskom delu rada, kao i nizom istraživanja u praktičnom delu rada. Strategija nastupa na društvenim mrežama vršena je za dve vodeće društvene mreže Facebook i Instagram.
CONCENTRATION LEVELS OF PARTICULATE MATTER AND VOLATILE COMPONENTS IN DIGITAL PRINTING OFFICE
Authors: Pavlić Ljiljana , Adamović Savka
Published: April 2021

Digitalna štampa kao revolucionarna tehnologija predstavlja direktnu štampu sa računara na supstrat. Parametri koji je definišu i po kojima se razlikuje od konvencionalnih tehnika štampe su kvalitetan otisak, produktivnost i industrijska primenljivost. Cilj rada je praćenje uticaja digitalnih mašina na kvalitet vazduha štamparije tokom osmočasovnog radnog vremena.
ISPITIVANJE PONOVLJIVOSTI ŠTAMPE NA OTISCIMA DOBIJENIM GRAFIČKIM SISTEMOM XEROX VERSANT 80 PRESS
Authors: Čolak Aleksandar , Kašiković Nemanja , Milošević Rastko
Published: April 2021

Nove tehnologije su svojim razvojem uticale na razvoj grafičke industrije, a time su se pojavili novi zahtevi tržišta (cena, rok isporuke, mali tiraži). U toku štampe se kontroliše kvalitet nakon zadatog vremena kako bi nam proizvodi bili što približniji jedan drugome.
PORODICA NAMEŠTAJA – STOLICE
Authors: Bogdanović Teodora
Published: April 2021

Rad se bavi analizom društvenih i socioloških okvira i njihovog uticaja na savremeni način života, svakodnevnicu, samim tim i na nameštaj koji koristimo. Postavlja se pitanje univerzalnosti, i da li postoji jednostavno rešenje za zadovoljenje različitih potreba savremenog čoveka. Ispituje se odnos forme i materijalzicije i stilske definisanosti. Različiti aspekti analiza formirali su rešenje u vidu serije stolica, laganog i savremenog izgleda u sadejstvu sa upotrebljivošću i udobnošću.
KONCEPT PRODAVNICA KROZ ENTERIJER STARE VAJFERTOVE PIVARE U PANČEVU
Authors: Horvat Nikola
Published: April 2021

Istraživanje i povezivanje tri različite upotrebe prostora u jednu celinu, nazvanu koncept pro­davnica. Dizajn enterijera istražuje interaktivnost između materijala, svetlosti, refleksije i tkanine. Rad predstavlja teorijski okvir koji daje bolji pregled i objašnjenje samog pojma koncept prodavnice.
PRIMENA PROŠIRENE STVARNOSTI ZA UREĐIVANJE ENTERIJERA NA ANDROID MOBILNIM UREĐAJIMA
Authors: Danji David
Published: April 2021

Ovaj rad opisuje teorijske osnove proširene stvarnosti kao i njenu primenu za uređivanje enterijera na Android mobilnim uređajima. Sa proši­renom stvarnošću generišu se virtuelne elemente u stvarni svet pomoću digitalnih uređaja i time se dobija proširena slika stvarnog sveta. Cilj master rada je izrada aplikacije za Android mobilnu platformu koja pomoću kamere i proširene stvarnosti korisniku omogućuje dodavanje i vizualizaciju trodimenzionalnih modela arhitektonskih objekata u stvarni prostor. Aplikacija je izrađena pomoću programa Unity sa programskim dodacima Vuforia i ARCore.
RAZVOJ SAKRALNE ISLAMSKE ARHITEKTURE I PRIMENA SAVREMENOG ARHITEKTONSKOG STVARALAŠTVA NA PRIMERU DžAMIJE U PRIBOJU
Authors: Džanović Edis
Published: April 2021

Predmet rada predstavlja istraživanje, proučavanje i analiziranje činilaca jedinstva i kontinui­teta u sakralnoj arhitekturi islama i pitanje njihove egzistencije kroz prostor i vreme islamske civilizacije. Analiza džamije, njenog porekla, nastanka i razvoja, kao i hronoloških, geopolitičkih i umetničko-stilskih karakteris­tika nameće se kao potreba sa ciljem upoznavanja sa uzrocima jedinstva. Razumevanje uzroka jedinstva i kon­tinuiteta u sadašnjem trenutku nalazi svoj krajnji cilj u pravilnom pristupu procesu izgradnje i obnove islamske sakralne arhitekture, u prvom redu džamije, ali i kreaciji novih džamija. Cilj rada jeste na primeru savremene džamije dati odgovor na pitanje u čemu se može pre­poznati jedinstvo između nje i one koja je sagrađena pre hiljadu godina.
Marfan Syndrome: Using genetic maps to lead the way to new diagnostics and treatments
Authors: Nannsen Ines
Published: April 2021

Marfan Syndrome is a heritable disorder of connective tissue caused by a mutated extracellular matrix glycoprotein protein, affecting 1 in 5,000 people worldwide. This protein is responsible for support and elasticity meaning that people affected by this disorder manifest with weakened tendons, ligaments and other connective tissues. Patients exhibit a wide variety of symptoms including, scoliosis, abnormally slender digits, vision problems and enlarged blood vessels. Marfan’s follows an autosomal dominant pattern of inheritance and has a penetrance of 100%, meaning that anyone inheriting the gene will be affected by the disease. This study focuses on the developments in the field of DNA mapping and how these advancements have improved the diagnostic tools and treatments for this disease. After exploring the methodology of DNA mapping, the LOD scores for Marfan Syndrome are discussed and compared in order to conclude which chromosome carried the mutation; it was found that chromosome 15 carries. Additionally, the results compare and contrast different genetic markers and identifies a link between markers D15529 and D15545. Although this technology is fairly recent and has thus not been studied as extensively as traditional methods, the information gathered in this research illustrates the methodology of DNA mapping and how; by understanding the gene expression and mutation at a biochemical level, diagnostics and treatments for patients can be tailored specifically to the disease and not just management of the symptoms.
Exploring the needs of parents at post-secondary institutions: Findings from a cross-sectional survey capturing parenting-related experiences on campus
Authors: Ogilvie Tessa , Okonski Daria
Published: April 2021

Problem/Issue

Student parents attending and working within post-secondary institutions have low visibility and high needs, as they balance scholarly and parenthood responsibilities. The Queen’s University Child Friendly Campus initiative (QUCFC) was established in 2015 to improve access to resources, as well as cultivate a sense of community for parents at Queen's University. The initiative is multi-faceted and targets three key pillars: community, advocacy, and sustainability.

Methods 

A needs assessment survey was conducted from May to December 2017. Its aim was to capture parenting-related experiences on campus by posing the research question, “How can Queen’s University become a child friendly campus?”. Students, faculty and staff who self-identified as parents of dependent pre-school aged children were invited to participate in a cross-sectional survey delivered through Qualtrics. Participants were recruited through convenience sampling, descriptive statistics and thematic analysis were used to analyze quantitative and qualitative data. Ethical compliance was obtained from the Health Sciences Research Ethics Board of Queen’s University. 

Results  

Fifty-five responses were obtained from the survey (n=50 female, n=5 male). The median age of respondents was 34 years, students consisted of 53% of the sample and the majority reported having one or two children (68%). Those who felt unsupported (n=21) provided qualitative recommendations for increasing inclusivity. The themes included physical infrastructure resources, accessible childcare, and financial benefits. 

Conclusions  

These findings can inform future interventions offered to student parents on Queen's campus and be shared with the larger academic community to promote dialogue about the unique needs of student parents.
The Museum That Queen’s Gave Away: Rediscovering the Queen’s Museum of Near Eastern Archaeology
Authors: Richardson J. Elyse
Published: April 2021

On October 26th 1954, a Museum of Near Eastern Archaeology opened in the Old Arts Building (modern Theological Hall), the home of Queen’s Theological College. The Museum had been conceived of and executed by Dr. A. Douglas Tushingham, a Biblical Archaeologist and scholar of Old Testament criticism, who came to work at the College as professor. The Museum only remained open for a little over one year, until Dr. Tushingham, who had left Queen’s to accept a job with the Royal Ontario Museum (ROM), requested the items. Both Theological College and Queen’s University subsequently agreed to dismantle the museum and transfer the materials to the ROM, where the items remain today. This project reveals how the Museum came into being, what its function at Queen’s was, and the context surrounding the sudden and tragic loss of such a culturally and educationally significant collection. The research collected has come from a variety of news sources, online publications, and archival material provided by Queen’s Archives and the ROM Registration Department. As a result of this study, I and my professor (Dr. Barbara Reeves) are establishing through Queen’s Library an online exhibit featuring items from the original museum, as a way of amending the past and providing the educational resources initially intended through the museum’s establishment. The story of this museum, and the journey its collections took, raises important questions in the field of Museum Studies such as the responsibility cultural institutions have to promote cultural heritage, and the importance of modernizing 21st century collections to include online databases.
Pluralities of History: Carrying Folklore Across Languages and Cultures
Authors: Bandukwala Manahil
Published: April 2021

If history is a distilled collection of stories that was handpicked by colonisers, victors, and those in power, then folklore is a pool of abundant and overlapping remembered pasts from the common person. My research considers the possibility of folklore being a truer, more relevant version of history by analyzing written and oral stories from the province of Sindh. Research took place in two simultaneous phases: 1) Interviews in Karachi with people in the cultural sector, such as a literary scholar, author, musician, dancer, and archeologist to investigate the relationship between folklore and artistic and cultural practices; 2) Field visits to archaeological sites, shrines, and historic monuments that involve talking to locals about the presence of folk stories in their communities. Methods of carrying on folklore are interdisciplinary and overlapping. They include singing verses that detail stories at shrines, incorporating stories into new music, interpreting stories through dance and theatrical performance, and preserving archaeological sites. Folk stories are allowed to be multiple, overlapping, and contradicting, as the reality that they present is of a plural, collective memory. They belong in literature as much as they belong in anthropology, music, performance, and other disciplines. These pluralities are present in the interviews and field research, which will be shared and discussed, showing how the version told by an expert in the field of literature was just as valid as the story shared by a villager in interior Sindh.
Scaling-Down the Grandiose: Opera Design Experimentation
Authors: Altberg Carly
Published: April 2021

The purpose of the study is to explore if and how high-budget and large-scale stage designs can translate to smaller stages with lower budgets. By examining the works of successful opera designers Es Devlin, Vicky Mortimer and Nicky Gillibrand, clear patterns emerged from each: Es Devlin often has an over-exaggerated use of perspective in her designs; Vicky Mortimer plays with contrast in scale, colour and texture; Nicky Gillibrand explores colour palettes and textures. Each of these specific design elements were translated from their original large-scale setting into a small 15 by 15 foot scale model. After asking audience members to engage with the models, their responses suggested that playing with perspective is a very successful method to make small designs feel grand. These findings can be applied to theatre, opera and performing art companies who are looking to increase the perceived production value of their performances without increasing budgets. Further, by applying the traditional scientific method to practice-based research in the arts, this project demonstrates that theatrical ideas can be made easily accessible to wider communities, and that such methods can contribute to potentially inventive interdisciplinary methodology.
The Subtle Ostracism Faced by Women in Engineering: Psychological Effects of Learning in a Predominately Male Field
Authors: Van Engelen Sydney , Henderson Jillian , Davies Claire
Published: April 2021

In engineering, there are many obstacles that women face ranging from underlying stereotypes to physical restrictions in certain environments. The deficit of women in University programs has created a hurdle for young women entering the field of engineering. The objective of this study was to identify the challenges experienced by female undergraduate and graduate students that contribute to the systemic issue of inequity.  A total of 372 male and female students actively participated in a 21-question survey featuring both multiple-choice answers as well as open-ended questions. Three themes emerged relating to culture (built environment and attitudes), gender (stereotypes and lack of role models), and personal (sense of belonging and the imposter syndrome). It was found that the built environment created physical barriers, while the attitudes of male peers, teaching assistants, and professors led to negative experiences, limiting female student success. Comments made about gender disparities focused on stereotypes and the lack of role models, which were later determined to influence students’ sense of belonging and feelings of imposter syndrome.  Over half of the female students who participated in the survey felt discouragement due to the lack of gender diversity that has further impacted their experiences and education. This research may not be reflective of the experience for all females in engineering but does reflect the challenges of those who came forward. Both equity and equality within engineering must be sought to make the predominately male environment more inclusive.
Analysis of suggestions and interventions in medical education during the COVID-19 pandemic
Authors: Aziz Rizk Abanoub , Naitik Acharya  , Elzawy Monica , Hana Kirolos , Elzawy George
Published: April 2021

Medical education was heavily impacted by the public health measures implemented due to COVID-19 pandemic. This literature review summarizes and discusses the strengths and limitations of novel medical education interventions/suggestions during the pandemic to assist medical institutions with the evaluation of various interventions before their implementation.

A scoping review was conducted following the Arksey and O'Malley framework. MEDLINE and EMBASE were searched for publications from January 1st,2019-August 10th,2020 that proposed novel medical education interventions/suggestions during the pandemic. The search included MESH searches, titles, abstracts, and keywords of studies. Inclusion criteria was comprised of articles that: used quantitative, qualitative, or mixed method designs; included medical students as the primary study cohort; involved suggestions for new medical education strategies to accommodate for the COVID-19 changes; involved studies that assessed the challenges and strengths of new COVID-19 medical school interventions; were primary studies, reviews, published letters to an editor, or opinion pieces.

A total of 54 articles were included in this review. Each article had one or more interventions proposed. 10 articles reported integrating medical students in the workforce. 7 articles discussed efforts to manage medical students’ stress. 5 articles described changes to the residency program application process. 10 articles discussed changes to examinations. 12 articles discussed changes clinical rotations and electives. 11 articles discussed implementing online clinical experience. 36 articles implemented or suggested online learning strategies.

The literature review suggests that quantitative studies to assess the efficacy of each intervention is required given the differences in suggestions offered by institutions worldwide.
Using variations in High Arctic vegetation spectral properties to predict various types of plant, soil, and environmental variables.
Authors: Yaacoub Sandra
Published: April 2021

In comparison to other regions, the High Arctic is experiencing accelerated rates of warming (Meredith et al., 2019). Hyperspectral remote sensing may provide a way to monitor changes in productivity without having to make detailed ground-based measurements. During the 2017 field season researchers on Melville Island, Nunavut, collected in-situ hyperspectral data, plant nutrient concentrations, carbon dioxide gas exchange measurements, and various environmental parameters in a wet-sedge tundra environment. These data were processed with the overall objective of determining if spectral information may be used to quantify changes in productivity across the High Arctic. Using a random forest machine learning algorithm, wavelengths from the hyperspectral data were identified for use in nine vegetation indices (VIs) based on relationships to foliar nitrogen concentrations. Using linear regressions, these VIs were compared to the environmental parameters. Although none correlated significantly to foliar nitrogen, three VIs showed p-values < 0.05 (alpha = 0.05) consistently for the following variables: soil nitrate and ammonia concentrations, net ecosystem exchange (NEE), and gross primary productivity (GPP) values. This shows promise for the use of remote sensing techniques to aid in monitoring the High Arctic. Additional research within this field would help pave way towards increased certainty on the kinds of responses that are in store for these landscapes if warming is to continue at an accelerated rate. This may bring increased monitoring frequency and scale of environmental assessment across the High Arctic, granting communities influenced by warming additional tools to aid in safer regional navigation and improved emergency response preparedness.   

 

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Approach to: Pediatric urinary tract infection (UTI)
Authors: Giannoumis Maria
Published: April 2021

Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are prevalent in the children. Presentation of UTI vary in children of different ages. In infants, who cannot localize symptoms, UTI can present with a fever whereas in older children a UTI can present with urinary symptoms (dysuria, urinary frequency, incontinence). It is important to establish a clear diagnosis in order to treat and resolve the infection with antibiotics therapy to prevent bacteremia, pyelonephritis, and long-tern renal disease. Urine is collected through a mid-stream urine sample, in toilet trained children, via urethral catheterization, suprapubic aspiration and pediatric urine collection bags. Urine analysis and culture are the first-line investigations in children with suspected UTI. Goals of treatment include elimination of infection, relief of acute symptoms, and prevention of recurrent and long-term complications. The Canadian Pediatric Society recommends initial treatment with oral antibiotics for nontoxic children with febrile UTIs. Imaging, such as a renal/bladder ultrasound, may be used.
Exploration of Social and Political Factors that Impede Migrant Healthcare Availability and Access in Canada Amidst COVID-19
Authors: Arora Anish , Adams Alayne , Lebouché Bertrand , Quesnel-Vallée Amélie
Published: April 2021

Canada is a leading nation for international migration, yet fails to adequately respond to the healthcare needs of migrant populations. In this editorial, we explore why this is so. We posit that the reactive approach of  the systems and stakeholders responsible for assuring healthcare access during the COVID-19 pandemic has been detrimental to our vulnerable and marginalized populations, and by extension, all citizens. Now, amidst a second wave of COVID-19, we must act – more decisively and compassionately than ever before, with the support of rigorous research and co-designed sustainable strategies. Otherwise, we remain bystanders abetting a system that has failed to effectively address the health needs of those that enter this country seeking a better life.
Az bilinen bir konu ‘Ortoreksiya Nervoza’: Bir olgu sunumu
Authors: HOCAOGLU Cicek
Published: April 2021

Günümüz yaşam koşulları yeme ve beslenme alışkanlıklarını değiştirmiştir. İnsanlar doğal ortamda yetiştirilen, katkısız, kalıntı içermeyen sağlıklı olduğu kabul edilen besinlere yönelmiştir. Ancak, bu tür yeme, beslenme alışkanlıkları ve ortoreksik eğilimler zamanla sağlıksız bir duruma yol açabilir. Sağlıklı beslenme takıntısı olarak bilinen ortoreksiya nervoza (ON) görülme oranları tüm dünyada artmaktadır. Yaşamı tehdit eden ON ciddi komplikasyonlara neden olabilir. Henüz tanı sınıflandırmalarında yer almayan ON’un etiyolojisi, klinik görünümü ve tedavisi tam olarak bilinmemektedir. ON’nın tanı ölçütleri ile diğer ruhsal bozukluklarla ilişkisinin açıklanmasına gereksinim vardır. Özellikle yüksek risk gruplarının belirlenmesi ve erken dönemde müdahaleler yaşam kurtarıcı olabilir. Bu çalışmada psikiyatri polikliniğimizde major depresif bozukluk (MDB) ve obsesif kompulsif bozukluk (OKB) tanıları ile takip edilen, izlemi sırasında ON belirtileri tespit edilen 56 yaşındaki kadın hasta literatür bulguları ışığında sunulmuştur. Hastanın özellikle son yıllarda sağlıklı beslenme adına değişen yeme ve beslenme alışkanlıkları ile kişilerarası ilişkilerinde bozulma ve belirgin kilo kaybı dikkat çekicidir. Klinisyenlerin ON konusunda duyarlı olmaları önemlidir.
EVALUATION OF THE CHRISTIAN RELIGIOUS EDUCATION LEARNING PROGRAM USING THE CSE-UCLA EVALUATION MODEL AT THE PPD SOCIAL WELFARE INSTITUTION IN KOTA BATU
Authors: Rantung Djoys Anneke , Latupeirissa Susan
Published: April 2021

A good lesson should involve an evaluation based on the results or outputs of the teaching-learning transformation process and pays attention to evaluating each program component in the learning process itself. Educators in the field are busily spurring students to obtain satisfactory evaluation results. It holds meaningful learning is equally important to evaluate whether the learning that educators do is good or still needs to be improved or even replaced. It is necessary to evaluate the learning program. The Doulos recovery cottage social welfare institution that has handled mental illness clients using PAK learning therapy needs to be evaluated. The PAK learning program's evaluation for psychic clients at the Doulos recovery cottage, Batu City, East Java social welfare—knowing the CSE-UCLA evaluation model for the PAK learning program using four stages of question variables. Every psychic client can be handled appropriately for a good recovery
PROJECT APPROACH IN HIGHER ENGINEERING EDUCATION
Authors: Glushchenko Valery Vladimirovich
Published: April 2021

The subject of the article is the project approach in higher engineering education, the object of the article is higher engineering education in the conditions of the sixth technological way, the purpose of the article is to increase the quality of higher engineering education to the conditions of the sixth technological way; to achieve this goal, the following tasks are solved: studying the specifics of project engineering higher education; developing the methodology of project engineering higher education; performing a comparative analysis of the methodologies of project and subject engineering higher education; analysis of the risks of using the project approach in engineering higher education; description of the methodology for implementing an educational engineering project by students; in the article, the research methods are system analysis, comparative analysis, synthesis, forecasting theory, expert methods; the scientific novelty of the article is related to the development of the methodology of project engineering higher education in universities.
EGI (Education Of Egg Incubator) di Apit Aik Guna Revitalisasi Ekonomi Pasca Gempa
Authors: Septiawan Adi , Rohmah Rohmah , Sukirno Sukirno , Murti Baiq Dwi , Cahya Ratna , Sumaeni Baiq , Faresta Rangga Alif
Published: April 2021

Apit Aik hamlet is located in the thunder village of Tiger District Gunung Sari West Lombok Regency, NTB. Geographically, poultry farms in the hamlet are very potential with the enthusiasm of the majority who work as poultry farms. out of 126 family cards (KK), around 75% are farmers and farmers. However, the earthquake with a magnitude of 7.00 in the Richter in West Nusa Tenggara provides a bad impact on livestock. As a result, there are many people who have lost their jobs because the cages are damaged, livestock are suppressed and many animals die. To revitalize poultry farms in apit aik hamlets, farmers need a lot of capital and a considerable amount of time because the hatching method is still traditional, which is only capable of 30-60 items / parent / year. Therefore, EGI service (Education of Egg Incubator) in the Apit Aik hamlet it is a service that provides education to the apit aik hamlet farmers on how to incubate eggs in large quantities by applying egg hatching technology using egg hatching machines that are capable of hatching eggs from 150 to 200 eggs. This service is carried out by demonstration methods, and direct practices related to how to make egg hatching machines and egg hatching methods using egg incubator, so that the community can easily understand the material presented. This service is expected to help the apit aik hamlet revitalize their economy after the earthquake. Keywords: diversification, economic, kekait, palm
Application of microcrystalline cellulose obtained from Gossypium herbaceum in direct compression of chlorpheniramine maleate tablets
Authors: Nkemakolam Nwachukwu  , Sabinus Ifeanyi Ofoefule
Published: April 2021

The flow, tableting and in vitro release properties of directly compressed chlorpheniramine maleate (CPM) tablets containing fluid bed dried and lyophilized microcrystalline cellulose (MCC) obtained from Gossypium herbaceum (GH) were investigated. Delignification of dried GH linters was done through the soda process to obtain alpha cellulose which was hydrolyzed with 2.0 N hydrochloric acid to get MCC. The MCC was washed with water until neutral. Drying was done by either fluid bed method or lyophilization to obtain MCC-GossF and MCC-GossL respectively. Chlorpheniramine tablets containing 20, 30 and 40% of the MCCs were prepared by direct compression method. Avicel PH102 (AVH-102) served as comparing standard. Using standard methods, evaluation of the powders and the tablets was done. The evaluated parameters of the powders and tablets conformed to the British Pharmacopoeia specifications. The CPM tablets containing MCC-GossF (coded CGF) had better flow but were not mechanically as strong as those containing MCC-GossL (coded CGL). The hardness and disintegration times of the tablets were in the order of CGF < CGL and the friability was in the order of CGF > CGL. Similar parameters of DCL compared well with CPM tablets containing AVH-102 (coded DAV). The MCC obtained from GH had dilution potential up to 40% except in CGF-4 tablets. The in vitro dissolution showed > 80% CPM release from all the batches within 30 min. The release kinetics were of mixed order while the mechanism of drug release was Fickian. The MCCs served as good directly compressible binder for chlorpheniramine maleate.
An investigation of parental perspective of Asnani School Oral Health Program in Qatar
Authors: Najat Abdrabbo Alyafei  , Bushra Naaz Fathima Jaleel
Published: April 2021

Oral disorders affect school children globally. Acceptability of the School Oral Health Program by parents is a vital domain that can positively impact its sustainability. This study investigates the parental perspective of the Asnani School Oral Health Program. An online questionnaire survey was conducted from April to May 2019 among 418 parents of children in public schools. 32% of the parents rated the Asnani SOHP as excellent, 31% rated it very good, 23% rated it good, 10% rated it as average, and only 4% as poor. Three hundred forty-two children notified their parents about receiving oral health education lectures. 85% of parents reported that they had noticed a change in the child's behavior towards maintaining their oral hygiene after participating in the Asnani School Oral Health Program. The parental perspectives towards Asnani School Oral Health Program expressed in this study are very encouraging and indicate a high acceptance for the program and noticeable effective improvement in their child's oral hygiene behavior.
Review Article: Defective Genes Cause Disease
Authors: Istabraq A. Al-Husseiny
Published: April 2021

Variation in DNA, and genes to a lesser or greater extent, can play an important role in most diseases; that is because this variation in will reflect and affect the function of DNA, and genes (combined genes and DNA or separately). This can be affected by environment, life style, as well as the inheriting from parents and previous generations. All these factors can contribute in human diseases. There are different alterations in genes, like imbalance and inequality in chromosomes, disorder in gene (deficiency in gene, which could be complex or single disorder), and cancer. In the last decades, scientists were focus on medicine and genetics; they pay an extensive attention to reach better understanding about diseases and their causes, to serve patients in better way. This tendency and preparations were focused on genes and the changes that may occur, and the sequences of these changes on health. In this regard scientists studied the epigenetic diseases as well, and the application of genes in therapy. Implementation of these concepts in labs and clinics required full understanding of genetic alterations.
Salmonella Meningitis in a Two Months Infant from Odisha, India: A Rare Case Report
Authors: C. P. Khuntia  , S. K. Kar  , N. Mohanty  , H. K. Khuntia  , B. Dwibedi
Published: April 2021

Salmonella meningitis is a disease with high mortality in infants though incidence is rare. This article reports a case of Salmonella meningitis in a two months male infant, who presented with high fever, convulsion and difficulty in breathing. Salmonella typhi was isolated from cerebrospinal fluid (CSF), that showed resistance to Cephalosporins, Fluroquinoles, Macrolides and Aminoglycosides but susceptiblity to Chloramphenicol and Cotrimaxozole. This case was admitted on fourth day of onset of illness and treated with parenteral Vancomycin and Ceftriaxone to cover both gram positive and negative bacterial agents of bacterial meningitis in a young infant, but succumbed to death on ninth day of illness. This indicated importance of S. typhi as a possible bacterial etiology and a great concern on resistance to the normally chosen antibiotics. An early suspicion can be suggested to reduce the risk of mortality. Environmental hygiene and household cleanliness practices also warrants attention, which were identified as possible risks for enteric infection in spite the baby was absolutely breast fed.
RPP persamaan garis lurus
Authors: Nensi Fita Novia
Published: April 2021

RPP persamaan garis lurus
Neurodiversity Sensory Audit Guidelines: Creating Sensory Accessible Spaces
Authors: Vandenburg Tycho
Published: April 2021

This free sensory audit resource has been designed to help people and/or organisations assess and create an environment that is friendly to those with sensory sensitivities, such as people with autism.
The Sediment Budget Estimator (SBE): a process-model for the stochastic estimation of fluxes and budgets of sediment through submarine channel systems.
Authors: Eggenhuisen Joris , Tilston Mike , Stevenson Christopher , Hubbard Steve , Cartigny Matthieu , Heijnen Maarten , de Leeuw Jan , Pohl Florian , Spychala Yvonne
Published: April 2021

Turbidity currents transport vast amounts of sediment through submarine channels onto deep-marine basin floor fans. There is a lack of quantitative tools for the reconstruction of the sediment budget of these systems. The aim of this paper is to construct a simple and user-friendly model that can estimate turbidity-current structure and sediment budget based on observable submarine channel dimensions and general characteristics of the system of interest. The requirements for the model were defined in the spirit of the source-to-sink perspective of sediment volume modeling: a simple, quantitative model that reflects natural variability and can be applied to ancient systems with sparse data-availability. The model uses the input conditions to parameterize analytical formulations for the velocity and concentration profiles of turbidity currents. Channel cross-section and temporal punctuation of turbidity-current activity in the channel are used to estimate sediment flux and sediment budget. The inherent uncertainties of geological sediment budget estimations motivate a stochastic approach, which results in histograms of sediment budget estimations, rather than discrete values. The model is validated against small-scale experimental turbidity currents and the 1929 Grand Banks turbidity current. It is found to perform within acceptable margins of error for sediment flux predictions at these smallest and largest scales of turbidity currents possible on Earth. This success motivates application of the model to a reconstruction of the sediment budget related to Cretaceous slope-channel deposits (Tres Pasos Formation, Chile). The results give insight into the likely highly stratified concentration profile and the flow velocity of the Cretaceous turbidity currents that formed the deposits. They also yield estimates of the typical volume of sediment transported through the channels while they were active. These volumes are demonstrated to vary greatly depending on the geologic interpretation of the relation between observable deposit geometries and the dimensions of the flows that formed them. Finally, the shape of the probability density functions of predicted sediment budgets is shown to depend on the geological (un)certainty ranges. Correct geological interpretations of deep marine deposits are therefore indispensable for quantifications of sediment budgets in deep marine systems.
Revisiting the primary bias: the role of innumeracy in the misperception of prevalence of common illnesses
Authors: Raude Jocelyn , Xiao Christina , Crépey Pascal
Published: April 2021

Although people have been repeatedly found to underestimate frequencies of common illnesses and overestimate those of rare illnesses, not much is known about this consistent bias in risk perception, termed “primary bias” in the literature, as well as the origin of its variations among different subpopulations. To fill this gap, we designed and implemented a national survey to compare the perceived and actual prevalence of common illnesses, and to test the hypothesis that numeracy may play an important role in the accuracy of judgments of risk frequencies. Our data were collected through a large online survey conducted in France among a representative sample of the adult population (n = 3,245). The participants were asked to complete a 10-items numeracy scale and to estimate the prevalence of a variety of social conditions and common illnesses such as cancers or heart diseases in the French population by using a percentage scale. The analyses show that (1) participants tend to greatly overestimate the prevalence of conditions affecting small percentages of people, and underestimate those affecting a large percentage of them, (2) the Tversky and Kahneman’s probability weighting function provides an adequate model to represent the discrepancy between the perceived and actual prevalence of these illnesses, and (3) the magnitude of the primary bias varies principally as a function of the respondents’ numeracy. These results suggest that the primary bias that affects perceptions of prevalence of chronic diseases is not fundamentally different from those characterizing other types of probabilistic judgments investigated in the field of psychological and behavioral sciences. They also confirm that numeracy plays a considerable role in people’s ability to transform epidemiological observations from their social environment into more accurate estimates.
Forced choice to overcome the cross-cultural response style bias problem
Authors: Sun Tianjun , Drasgow Fritz
Published: April 2021

Two formats, traditional Likert scale single statements and two-alternative forced choice statements, were administered to samples from the United States and China to examine whether format influences response biases. Examination of response anchor usages and decision making processes from the two samples using an item response tree model yielded conclusions consistent with findings of prior studies--traditional Likert scale single statements exhibited cross-cultural response style differences: Chinese respondents engage in significantly less endpoint endorsement. Such response style differences can produce measurement nonequivalence across cultures. In contrast, a two-alternative forced choice format with Item Response Theory scoring yielded latent trait score estimates substantially correlated with estimates from other measures, demonstrating convergent validity, but with much smaller differences in trait variance across cultural groups. Thus, the two-alternative forced choice format appears to be an effective format for reducing the impact of cross-cultural response style bias. Implications for practice and extensions for further research are discussed.
Sustainable Agile Project Management in Complex Agriculture Projects: An Institutional Theory Perspective
Authors: Dong Hao , Dacre Nicholas , Bailey Adrian
Published: April 2021

Complex agriculture projects directly affect the welfare of over half the world’s population, are a key Sustainable Development Goal (SDG), and account for the single most extensive human activity across 40% of the world’s surface. Furthermore, they are highly susceptible to environmental, social, and economic pressures such as climate change, cyclical pandemics, market disruptions, and diminishing arable land. These issues are also becoming increasingly vital in dint of the fact that population growth is placing increasing pressure on sustainable priorities. However, a recent scientometric review indicates a significant paucity in the extant literature on agriculture projects, with a pressing need for further research to examine sustainable project management practices from an institutional perspective. This research, therefore, aims to respond to this gap in the literature by drawing on Institutional Theory through a multi-case study of Agriculture Co-operative Institutions (ACIs). These are often viewed as valuable vehicles to deliver agricultural projects which can benefit communities, especially in emerging markets. Initial findings from two rounds of fieldwork as well as an extensive literature review suggest that ACIs as value-based organisations embedded within institutional contexts help stimulate elements of agility in project management processes, to deliver sustainable outcomes for their members and external stakeholders. Agile ACI project managers can also stimulate innovative outcomes across broader sustainable agriculture projects. It is the aim of this research also to undertake a larger cross-country comparison with international research cases. Therefore, this study will aim to not only contribute to critical project management discourse and knowledge but also to uncover agile project management practices for future pressing policy development and implementation to help foster greater sustainable agriculture project processes.
Development in Tear Film Osmolarity Assessments: A Review
Authors: Fagehi Raied
Published: April 2021

The aim of this article is to review the development in the assessment of tear film with tear osmolarity techniques. Also, to find out the average score for tear osmolarity in normal and keratoconjunctivitis sicca (KCS) patients based on the published work.

The use of tear osmolarity techniques has been started about 50 years ago. Over the last years a number of researchers have investigated the human tear osmolarity. The tear osmolarity assessment techniques have two procedures. The first procedure which is old, that involves the detection of freezing point depression and vapour pressure. The second one which is more advance and known as the electronic method, that involves the use of electrical impedance technique.

All techniques used to assess tear osmolarity are good, accurate, reliable and provide comparable data. Based on the published work reviewed in this article, the average tear osmolarity for normal subjects is 303.2 ± 7.0 compared to 322.7 ± 15.9 in subjects with KCS.
Pain Perception in Cataract Surgery: Topical versus Peribulbar Anaesthesia
Authors: Maharjan Indraman , Shrestha Eliya , Gurung Babita , Gurung Hara Maya , Adhikari Hari Bikram , Baral Pawan
Published: April 2021

Introduction: The requirement for very deep akinesia has decreased with the use of modern phacoemulsification technique for cataract surgery. The use of topical anesthesia has increased as a way to reduce complications associated with anaesthesia with injection and to allow the most rapid visual recovery. The objective of this study was to assess the patient reported pain in phacoemulsification cataract surgery under topical anaesthesia versus peribulbar anaesthesia administered using an injection.

Materials and methods: The subjects for this study were the patients undergoing phacoemulsification cataract surgery at HEH. Subjects were divided into two groups, one having topical anaesthesia for phacoemulsification and the other having peribulbar anaesthesia with injection. The data for the study was collected in a ten point visual analogue graphic pain scale. After the surgery was over the patients reported on the felt pain wherein the scale zero was assigned for no pain at all, 1 to 3 for mild pain, 4-6 for moderate pain and 7-10 for severe pain.

Results: In total, 366 subjects received peribulbar anaesthesia and 336 subjects received topical anaesthetic drops. The mean pain score between the two groups was found to be higher in the peribulbar injection group (p <0.001). The mean pain score for both males and females was found to be higher in the peribulbar injection group (p<0.001 for both genders).

Conclusion: Topical anaesthesia for phacoemulsification cataract surgery tends to cause less pain and discomfort for patients.
Outcome of Injection Botulinum Toxin in Blepharospasm
Authors: Amatya Malita , Limbu Ben , Rajkarnikar Purnima , Gurung Hom Bahadur , Saiju Rohit
Published: April 2021

Introduction: Blepharospasm is a condition of involuntary spasm of the orbicularis oculi muscle which leads to intermittent or complete closure of the eyelids. Botulinum toxin is the currently recommended first line treatment for such blepharospasm. This study aims to find out the outcome of injection Botulinum toxin Type A in Blepharospasm.

Materials and methods:  It was a hospital based, prospective, interventional study conducted on patients diagnosed as Benign essential blepharospasm (BEB), Meige syndrome (MS) and Hemifacial spasm (HFS) by oculoplastic surgeon at Oculoplasty department OPD, Tilganga Institute of Ophthalmology, from December 2018 to November 2019. After taking all standard precautions for botulinum toxin injections, 6 to 8 sites for injecting 2.5 to 5 IU of the toxin were given. All the patients were evaluated before and after injections according to Jankovic spasm grading and improvement in functional impairment scale and followed on one week, one month, three month and when the symptoms reappeared. 

Results: A total of 43 cases which included 32 cases of Benign essential Blepharospasm, 9 Hemifacial spasm and 2 Meige syndrome. The mean Jankovic severity score was 3.51 ± 0.51 (range 3-4). The mean improvement in functional score was 2.60 ± 0.54 (range 1-3), was statistically significant (p-value <0.001).The effective period of injection was 130 ± 20.82 (93 – 189) days.38 patients had repeated injections after reappearance of symptoms. 4 patients had side effects of redness and hematoma at one site. 

Conclusion: This study concludes that Botulinum toxin type A is effective in the management of Benign essential blepharospasm, Hemifacial spasm and Meige syndrome. This along with a good safety profile justifies its role as a first line treatment therapy in blepharospasm. However, it is a temporary treatment option where the effect lasts for a short period of time and repeated injections are required.
Risk Factors Associated with Meibomian Gland Dysfunction: A Hospital Based Study
Authors: Tulsyan Nitin , Gupta Namrata , Agrawal Nisha
Published: April 2021

Introduction: Meibomian Gland Dysfunction (MGD) is a chronic diffuse abnormality of the Meibomian glands often found as a result of precipitating factors like dyslipidemia, infections, hypertension, diabetes, etc. This study aims to find the prevalence of various risk factors of Meibomian Gland Dysfunction (MGD) which will ultimately help in managing the disease and explaining the prognosis.

Materials and methods:  A hospital based cross-sectional study. A total of 400 patients with MGD over the age of 30 were examined. Patients with a history of taking lipid altering drugs, pre-existing ocular comorbidities were excluded from the study.

Results: Severity of MGD increased with ageing. There was a significant risk of higher grades of MGD in hypertensives, diabetics & post-menopausal women. Higher levels of LDL cholesterol showed significant risk. 

Conclusion: Blood sugar, blood pressure, blood cholesterol were seen to be the risk factors in the study and thus, should be kept within normal limits to reduce the severity of disease. Alcohol & cigarette consumption should be avoided even if they didn’t show a significant relationship.