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Career counseling needs of students at Sultan Qaboos University and their relationships with some variables
Authors: Al-Bhrami Mona , Al-Khawaga Abdul-Fatah
Published: May 2022

The study aimed at identifying career counseling needs of students at Sultan Qaboos University of the academic year 2006/2007 and determining the differences according to the gender, college, and father's educational level variables. An instrument was developed by researchers. It consisted of (60) items distributed into four areas (decision making, career information, and understanding of the self, abilities and interests). A sample random sample of (493) male and female students were selected with consideration to all the variables. The results revealed that students had a high need to career information. The results further indicated, that there was no significant difference among students according to the gender, college, and father's educational level. However, there was a significant difference among students in regard to the year of a, studying. Based on the study findings the researchers recommended implement career information workshops and groups counseling for skills building and groups designed for career exploration provided to all students especially to the first year students.
Attitudes of Principals & Teachers towards the Inclusion of Students with Special Needs in General Education Schools in the Sultanate of Oman
Authors: Abbas Mahmood , Al Qaryouti Ibrahim A.
Published: May 2022

This study aimed to identify the attitudes of principals & teachers towards the inclusion of students with special needs in General Education Schools. A number of 230 principals & teachers participated in the study (42 principals & 183 teachers). The researchers developed a tool of 37 items covering 5 domains. Reliability & validity of the instrument were established. Results of the study indicated that there were no statistically significant differences in the attitudes toward inclusion between principals & teachers. However, the result showed a statistically significant difference between male & female teachers, in the second, third, fourth & fifth domains. Besides, there was no statistically significant difference in the attitude towards inclusion related to teachers' experience. The result showed that there were statistically significant differences in the attitudes towards inclusion between teachers who deal with students of special needs, & those who did not deal with them. Finally, this study came up with a number of recommendations.
Effect of an activity-based program on the direct and delayed achievement, developing scientific thinking skills, developing scientific attitudes and understanding the nature of science among class teacher students.
Authors: Al Zubi Talal
Published: May 2022

This study aimed at investigating the impact of using an activity-based program on the direct and delayed achievement, developing scientific thinking skills, developing scientific attitudes and understanding the nature of science among class teacher students. The study sample comprised (101) female students divide into two groups: the experimental group (n=50) and the control group (n=51). Four tools were used: The direct and delayed achievement test, developing scientificthinking skills test, developing scientific attitudes test, and understanding the nature of science test. Results showed that the experimental group (taught by using the activity-based program) outperformed the control group in direct and delayed achievement, developing scientific thinking skills, developing scientific attitudes. There were no significant differences between the two groups in understanding the nature of science.
Comparison Among New Residual-based Person-Fit Indices and Wright's Indices for Dichotomous Three-Parameter IRT Model with Standardized Tests
Authors: Al-Mehrzi Rashid
Published: May 2022

Wright's residual-based person fit indices were the first person fit indices with dichotomous IRT model and commonly used with Rasch model software. Although there were number of studies which suggested modifications to improve the statistical properties of the Wright's indices, they remained to lack good statistical properties.The study presented a new person fit index and how it can be interpreted and applied for detecting person misfit. Moreover, through a simulated data, the study investigated the statistical properties and the power rates of the new index and compared it with Wright's indices. Results showed that the new index had superior statistical properties under different test conditions and overcome the Wright's index.
Levels of training in Abaq Programme (UCMAS) and enhancement of auditory and visual memory: A developmental Approach.
Authors: Al Khaleefa Omar Haroon , Moosa Ali Ijlal Ali
Published: May 2022

This study explores the possible difference in auditory and visual memory between trained and untrained pupils on four levels of Abaq programme (UCMAS) in Khartoum State. To achieve this aim, the causal comparative method was employed. The study sample comprised 201 basic school pupils both males (100) and females (101), 101 of whom were an experimental group, and 100 a control one.Pupils’ age ranged between 7- 12 years. For data collection, the following tests of auditory memory were used: Holy Verses from Quran, Test of Digits Forward, and Digits Backward of the WISC-111 as well as tests of visual memory: Flash Cards and Memory Drum. The study shows that there were: (a) Significant differences in auditory memory according to four levels of training between the experimental group and the control group (b) Significant differences in visual memory according to four levels of training between the experimental group and the control one. Generally, the study showed that there was an increase of enhancement of auditory and visual memory due to the increase of levels of training of Abaq programme to the degree of complete memory.
Degree of Organizational Loyalty among Kuwait University Faculty
Authors: Al-Mazkour Maryam Ahmad Abdullah
Published: May 2022

The study aimed to measure the degree of organizational loyalty among faculty members at Kuwait University. The study used analytical descriptive survey method, and developed a questionnaire comprising (20) items which was administered to a sample comprising (183) faculty members. The study revealed that the degree of organizational loyalty is medium with a mean (3.01). Also, the study revealed no statistically significant differences among the respondents due to the study variables: gender, nationality, age, years of experience, type of college, and academic rank. In the light of these results, the study provided a number of practical recommendations and suggestions for further studies, i.e. instilling the spirit of teamwork and responsibility towards the university and nation, evaluating the performance of faculty members, promoting organizational loyalty by holding training courses, deepening religious awareness, paying more attention to factors that regulate work environment, conducting similar studies in other institutions, and other studies to reveal the relationship of organizational loyalty with personal characteristics, job satisfaction, and organizational justice.
Psychometric Properties of the Short Form of Watson-Glaser Critical Thinking (WGCTA-S)Appraisal among a Sample of Students Teachers
Authors: Al - Otaibi Khaled N.
Published: May 2022

The purpose of this study was to examine the psychometric properties of the Watson-Glaser Critical thinking Appraisal -Short form (WGCTA-S) - as a tool that measures critical thinking. It comprises 40 items that measure five skills: inference, recognition of assumptions, deduction, interpretation and evolution of argument within (16) different scenarios. The test was administered to a random sample of 400 students from the Teachers College. The results revealed that the (WGCTA-S) is a valid and reliable test. Factor analysis revealed five factors identifying the same factors of the original instrument. The correlation coefficients ranged between dimensions and total score for the test between (0.301 - 0.801) which shows the construct validity, and the reliability of test re-test was (0.78) and alpha was (0.80). The results of the study found differences between students of theoretical and scientific departments on (WGCTA-S) in the favor of the students of scientific departments. The study also found differences between students of high academic achievement and low academic achievement on (WGCTA-S) in favor of the of high academic achievement.
The Effect of Readiness for Change and Stage of Concern on Web Quest Usages in Teaching among Arabian Gulf University’ Staff Members
Authors: Abdelaziz Hamdy A. , Nouby Ahmed M. , Alagab Alagab M.
Published: May 2022

The purpose of this research was to investigate the effect of readiness for change and stage of concern on Web Quest level of use among staff members at the Arabian Gulf University. To achieve this purpose, a descriptivecorrelational study was conducted on a sample consisted of 47 staff members during the academic year of 2010 – 2011. To collect the needed data to answer research questions, three instruments were applied the Readiness for Change Survey, the Stage of Concern Survey, and the Web Quest usages survey. The findings of the research revealed that the majority of Arabian Gulf University’ staff members rarely used Web Quest in teaching. The results also showed that the majority of staff members are having a high level of readiness for change and a moderate level of concern towards using Web Quest in teaching. The findings revealed that the Web Quest level of use was not affected by the academic degree and the major of staff members. Based on these findings, a set of educational recommendations and suggestions provided.
Listening Difficulties among Non-Native Speakers of Arabic
Authors: Al-Busaidi Fatma Yousuf
Published: May 2022

This qualitative study analyzed the listening difficulties of 19 students learning Arabic as a foreign language in the Sultanate of Oman from a social-constructivist perspective. Analysis of the data obtained from interviews and students’ diaries has indicated that learners experienced five listening difficulties that occurred either in the classroom setting, in their real-life conversation with Omanis or while listening to TV and radio programs. It was found that their listening difficulties were related to speed of speech, quickly forgetting what was heard, missing the next part when thinking about meaning, the inability to understand what they had heard and inability to match the sound of the word with what they already know.This paper also investigates and analyzes the causes of listening problems. The most frequent difficulties seemed to result from the lack of opportunities to practice Arabic. It has been also found that cultural differences have a strong relationship to listening comprehension problems.
Resilience among Adolescent Girls in India: Role of Home and School Protective Factors
Authors: Azam Sayed A.
Published: May 2022

Resilience of school going adolescent girls has always been influenced by healthy and nurturing family and school life. Research studies reveal how extrinsic protective factors at home and school become pivotal in healthy development of adolescent girls who are known to be sensitive to the social support system they live in. The present study was therefore conducted with the purpose to examine the role of home and school environment of school going adolescent girls in a semi-urban town of India. The study more specifically explores and identifies which protective factors are responsible for higher levels of resilience in this population. Standardized measures of resilience, home environment and school environment were administered to a sample of 130 school going girls in their adolescent phase. Correlations computed and regression analyses conducted revealed positive significant relationship between resilience and home and school protective factors.
Social Studies Teachers’ Awareness of their Teaching Roles in Light of the Curriculum Based on Knowledge Economy in the Second Directorate of Education in Amman
Authors: Al-Assaf Jamal Abdel-Fattah
Published: May 2022

The aim of this study was to explore the extent to which social studies’ teachers are aware of of their teaching roles in the cotext of knowledge economy based curriculum. The sample consisted of 125 randomly selected teachers of social studies (history, geography, social studies) in the second Directorate of Education in Amman, Jordan. In order to achieve the aims of the study, the researcher built a questionnaire in light of educational literature, and it was applied to the sample after ensuring its rlibility. The main result of the study was that the awareness of teachers of their teaching roles in the context of knowledge economy was high. Also, there were statistically significant differences in the level of wareness of teachers due to academic qualification in favor of teachers who obtained a master's degree. The results of the study showed that there were no significant differences in the awareness of teachers due to experience, specialty and sex.
The Reality of Counseling Services Provided by the School Counselor for Gifted and Talented Students in the Jordanian Government School
Authors: Banat Sohaila M. , Ghaith Soua'd M. , Barahmeh Mouhamed Sayel
Published: May 2022

This study aimed to investigate the reality of counseling services provided by the school counselor for gifted and talented students in the Jordanian governmental school. Also, it aimed to know the effects of some demographic variables. The researchers developed a scale for the counseling services that consisted of 50 items. The instrument included: psychological, academic, vocational, familial, social, and cognitive aspects. It was administrated after checking it's appropriate reliability and validity. The sample consisted of 174 counselors from Salt, Zarqa, Almafraq, Alrosaifa, and Ain Albasha directories in Jordan. The results showed that the counselors practicing low level of the counseling services. Also, the results indicated a significant difference in the counseling services provided to gifted and talented students due to the years of the experience fevoring to the counselors with an experience less than five years. On the other hand, there were no significant differences due to gender, degree, type of school, and the number of the students. In light of these results the researchers recommended that training opportunities and enhanecement should be provided to the counselors who serve the gifted and talented students in public schools.
Postdigital Fashion.
Authors: Musto Michela , Scarpitti Chiara
Published: May 2022

The Digital era ended bequeathing remarkable technological advancements and numerous queries related to the critical evolution between productive activities and the survival of human beings on planet Earth. In a scenario where the fashion industry is considered one of the relevant players, postdigital fashion emerge with interesting design strategies and fabrication tools that open up new possibilities for more equal and sustainable development.
To outline desirable future directions, the research PostDigital Manufacturing Processes. Body Hacking for Productive Systems has examined fifty designer cases studies. In these selected design studios, computational design, wearable technologies, biomaterials, and virtual interfaces are involved in redesigning the fashion role and the whole concept of the human body as a hybrid in the intersection between physical and digital realms.
Marketing Strategy for Islamic People's Financing Bank (BPRS) Products at PT BPRS Puduarta Insani
Authors: Azura Amelia , Dalimunthe Ahmad Amin
Published: May 2022

Marketing Strategy is a strategy or fundamental approach taken by companies in completing advertising activities. Before formulating a company strategy, it is necessary to have a plan or a goal to be achieved. The rapid development in the banking world requires Islamic banks that are present in the midst of conventional banks to be able to survive and compete and continue to improve competencies in order to attract customer trust and interest in the quality of products and services available at these Islamic banks. With the increasing interest of customers to switch to Islamic banks, it will certainly increase the achievement of sales targets for the products offered. The research was conducted to determine the marketing strategy in achieving the target at..PT. BPRS..Puduarta..Insani.
Management of stress resilience at work place
Authors: Mishra Bidhu Bhusan , Mohapatra Shakti Ranjan , Sahoo Deepak Kumar
Published: May 2022

Stress is defined as a physical, chemical or emotional factor that causes bodily or mental tension and may be an aspect in disease causation. It is also described as a state resulting from a stress; especially one of bodily or mental strain emanating from factors that tend to alter an existing equilibrium. Stress is a necessary and common problem associates with human life. It has very undesirable consequences in the emotional, mental and physical well-being of an individual which leads to decreased quality of life and poor organisational performance. People have personality traits that make disagreeable or difficult to deal with them. They may be volatile, arrogant or domineering.  Apart from this, other behaviours and characteristics can be seriously damaging and displays toxic combination of these traits and can undermine his colleagues in lasting way and can potentially poison and destroy a team. The present study is focused on “Dark Traid” personality theory. Psychologists have identified three different traits of "Dark Triad" theory i.e. Narcissism, Machiavellianism and psychopathy.
Blood lead levels and risk factors among adolescents in Karbala Province
Authors: Hassn Huda Mujbel Abdul , Guzar Sajid H. , Alhaideri Amer Fadhil
Published: May 2022

Karbala provides theoretical assistance for lead pollution prevention by determining blood levels and identifying relevant risk factors among adolescents. Blood lead levels determine by Graphite Furnace Atomic Absorb piton Spectrometry (GFAAS) result. Methods blood samples were taken from both males and females. A total of 100 subjects (average age of 13-17 years, 8 females, and 92 males) were included. The arithmetic means, sample characteristics between two levels of lead concentrations (Less than 100µg/L lead concentration and more or equal 100µg/L lead concentration were patients their number 50 and control also 50 Mean ± SE  49.36 ± 6.61 patients mean ± SE 184.18 ± 6.61 control. Education, His relationship with his parents, Living, Smoking.  (T= 7.79**, 4.39**, 4.30**, 4.87**, resp.), while Samples Patients and control (T=18.86**).Conclusions. The levels of lead in the blood of adolescents 13 to 17 years in Karbala governorate were higher than in other areas due to leaving schools and working in different professions at an early age and living in unhealthy families.
Hallazgos radiográficos Sindrome de Jarcho-Levin
Authors: Castellanos Melissa , González Pieri Manuel , De León Pedro Julio
Published: May 2022

El síndrome de Jarcho-Levin o disostosis espondilotorácica es un trastorno heterogéneo autosómico recesivo poco frecuente que puede ocurrir con gravedad variable. Se caracteriza principalmente por un cuello corto, tronco corto y un tórax restringido (tórax fetal estrecho) debido a múltiples costillas (radiación similar a un cangrejo o similar a un abanico de las costillas) y anomalías en todos los niveles de la columna vertebral, incluyendo: vértebras de mariposa, hemivertebra, vértebras fusionadas, vértebras hipoplásicas.
Determinación de antígeno Helicobacter pylori en adultos en condiciones socio-económicas bajas de un barrio de Juigalpa
Authors: Gudiel Gudiel Denis Javier , Artiles Miranda Silvia Elena , Campos Mendoza Gabriela de los Ángeles , Gómez Rivera Karla Vanessa , Gudiel Leislin Yakareli , Villega Martínez Cristhyan Isabel
Published: May 2022

Helicobacter pylori, es una bacteria gram negativa capaz de sobrevivir a la acidez gástrica provocando gastritis crónica, úlcera péptica y cáncer gástrico. Las técnicas empleadas para la detección de esta bacteria se dividen en invasivas y no invasivas, las cuales brindan un diagnóstico confiable para la población. (Cruz, Guillén, & Martínez, 2015, p. 15)

     La investigación fue cuantitativa, descriptiva y de corte transversal. El objetivo de estudio fue determinar la infección por H. pylori en personas adultas en condiciones socio-económicas bajas en edades de 18 a 45 años del barrio San Antonio de Juigalpa. La muestra fue de 29 participantes, a los que se les aplicó un cuestionario y la prueba inmunocromatográfica para la detección del antígeno de la bacteria. La información se procesó en SPSS v.21.

     Los resultados encontrados fueron: 65.5% de casos positivos, hacinamiento en un 44.8%, el 37.9% no poseía conocimiento alguno sobre la bacteria, el 100% acostumbraba consumir alimentos fuera de casa y el 93.1% tenía buenos hábitos higiénicos-alimenticios en casa. Al asociar los síntomas con la presencia de antígeno H. pylori, se evidenció predominio de infección sintomática entre un 26.3 a 78.9%, a excepción de la acidez estomacal en un 100%.

     En definitiva, la infección por H. pylori es y seguirá siendo una de las problemáticas sanitarias más frecuentes. El desconocimiento sobre la infección y la alimentación fuera de casa juegan un papel fundamental en la adquisición de la misma. Usar metodologías diagnósticas como la aplicada en esta investigación puede permitir la vigilancia de manera más global de la infección, tanto en pacientes sintomáticos como asintomáticos.
Didattica a distanza di Lingua tedesca in ambiente universitario
Authors: Vogler Stefanie Karin
Published: May 2022

Negli ultimi due anni, la pandemia ha obbligato docenti e studenti ad adeguarsi a una nuova forma di didattica a distanza anche a livello universitario. Il contributo muove dall’esperienza nella Scuola di Economia dell’Università degli Studi di Milano-Bicocca, dove l’inglese è la prima lingua obbligatoria, mentre il tedesco viene offerto in alternativa al francese e allo spagnolo. Insegnare una materia la cui caratteristica principale è la comunicazione in un contesto che per la sua stessa natura pone dei forti limiti all’interazione in quanto i partecipanti (sia docenti che studenti) rimangono fisicamente lontani fra di loro, presenta delle notevoli sfide. Attraverso esempi emersi nell’aula virtuale vengono esaminati i problemi riscontrati e le soluzioni sperimentate in diciotto mesi di didattica soltanto da remoto. L’analisi degli aspetti critici e degli elementi positivi emersi da questa esperienza porta a riflettere su alcuni concetti basilari dell’apprendimento autonomo e, di conseguenza, sul ruolo dei docenti e dei discenti. L’obiettivo è di esaminare le modalità con cui integrare tali concetti in un ambiente istituzionale quale l’università, per formulare proposte concrete per lo studio del tedesco sia a distanza che in presenza dopo il rientro (forse anche solo parziale) nell’aula reale.
Making one’s point of view: Approaching literary analysis and critical theory through David Bowie’s “Lady Stardust"
Authors: Deandrea Pietro
Published: May 2022

Some years ago I used a Bowie song, “Lady Stardust”, for a warm-up activity at the beginning of a BA course in English Literature focusing on gender issues from the Romantic Age to the present. Resulting from that didactic experiment, this article aims at proposing ways in which Bowie’s song and its lyrics can help students approach the interconnections between textual analysis and critical theory (Gender and Cultural Studies) by rooting them into language and social history. Furthermore, through reference to Sound Studies and ‘aurality’, it also invites the reader to reflect on how music can offer a valuable contribution for approaching literary and cultural studies, involving some pedagogical reflections inspired by Elena Madrussan’s recent volume Formazione e musica: L’ineffabile significante nel quotidiano giovanile (Mimesis 2021).
Alessandra Marzola, Gli anni diversi
Authors: Vallorani Nicoletta
Published: May 2022

Alessandra Marzola, Gli anni diversi (Guidonia, Iacobelli Editore, 2021, 180 pp. ISBN 978-86-2526-77-7)

di Nicoletta Vallorani
Caracterización de lesiones en jugadores de fútbol de las categorías sub 19 y sub 20
Authors: Castro-Jiménez Laura Elizabeth , Sánchez-Rojas Isabel Adriana , Molina-Murcia Pablo Sergio , Martínez-Baquero Juan , Zambrano Daniel , Velasco Yelenka Tatiana
Published: May 2022

El objetivo de esta investigación es caracterizar las lesiones de mayor incidencia en futbolistas. Se presenta un estudio de alcance descriptivo y diseño transversal, cuyos criterios de inclusión son: deportistas (hombres), que llevaran con el club más de tres meses continuos de trabajo y asistan a más del 95% de los entrenamientos programados. La población total involucró 47 jugadores de la categoría Sub 19 y Sub 20; la media de edad fue de 16,24 (14-19 años DS ±1,676). El 73,1% del total de los jugadores reportó lesiones de origen osteomuscular durante su práctica deportiva, reportando al trauma directo como el más recurrente. Se encontró relación entre el número de lesiones durante la práctica deportiva y las presentadas en los últimos seis meses (p<0,001); entre el tiempo de práctica deportiva y la presencia de lesiones (p˂0,05). Se determinaron las lesiones osteomusculares como las principales, encontrando relaciones entre el tiempo total de trabajo práctico con la aparición aguda de las mismas. Aspectos como inestabilidad articular, mal alineamiento e imbalance muscular deben ser evaluados periódicamente a fin de prevenir la aparición de lesiones.
Notholirion Macrophyllum (D. Don) Boiss. new record for Western Himalaya, India
Authors: Tiwari Umeshkumar , Adhikari Bhupendra , Rawat Gopal
Published: May 2022

Notholirion macrophyllum (D. Don) Boiss. is reported for the first time from Western Himalaya.
Enhancement of Disease Control Efficacy of Chemical Fungicides Combined with Plant Resistance Inducer 2,3-Butanediol against Turfgrass Fungal Diseases
Authors: Duraisamy Kalaiselvi , Ha Areum , Kim Jongmun , Park Ae Ran , Kim Bora , Song Chan Woo , Song Hyohak , Kim Jin-Cheol
Published: May 2022

Turfgrass, the most widely grown ornamental crop, is severely affected by fungal pathogens including Sclerotinia homoeocarpa, Rhizoctonia solani, and Magnaporthe poae. At present, turfgrass fungal disease management predominantly relies on synthetic fungicide treatments. However, the extensive application of fungicides to the soil increases residual detection frequency, raising concerns for the environment and human health. The bacterial volatile compound, 2,3-butanediol (BDO), was found to induce plant resistance. In this study, we evaluated the disease control efficacy of a combination of stereoisomers of 2,3-BDO and commercial fungicides against turfgrass fungal diseases in both growth room and fields. In the growth room experiment, the combination of 0.9% 2R,3R-BDO (levo) soluble liquid (SL) formulation and 9% 2R,3S-BDO (meso) SL with half concentration of fungicides significantly increased the disease control efficacy against dollar spot and summer patch disease when compared to the half concentration of fungicide alone. In field experiments, the disease control efficiency of levo 0.9% and meso 9% SL, in combination with a fungicide, was confirmed against dollar spot and large patch disease. Additionally, the induction of defense-related genes involved in the salicylic acid and jasmonic acid/ethylene signaling pathways and reactive oxygen species detoxification-related genes under Clarireedia sp. infection was confirmed with levo 0.9% and meso 9% SL treatment in creeping bentgrass. Our findings suggest that 2,3-BDO isomer formulations can be combined with chemical fungicides as a new integrated tool to control Clarireedia sp. infection in turfgrass, thereby reducing the use of chemical fungicides.
Metatranscriptomic Analysis of Plant Viruses in Imported Pear and Kiwifruit Pollen
Authors: Lee Hyo-Jeong , Jeong Rae-Dong
Published: May 2022

Pollen is a vector for viral transmission. Pollen-mediated viruses cause serious economic losses in the fruit industry. Despite the commercial importance of pollen-associated viruses, the diversity of such viruses is yet to be fully explored. In this study, we performed metatranscriptomic analyses using RNA sequencing to investigate the viral diversity in imported apple and kiwifruit pollen. We identified 665 virus-associated contigs, which corresponded to four different virus species. We identified one virus, the apple stem grooving virus, from pear pollen and three viruses, including citrus leaf blotch virus, cucumber mosaic virus, and lychnis mottle virus in kiwifruit pollen. The assembled viral genome sequences were analyzed to determine phylogenetic relationships. These findings will expand our knowledge of the virosphere in fruit pollen and lead to appropriate management of international pollen trade. However, the pathogenic mechanisms of pollen-associated viruses in fruit trees should be further investigated.
A Corpus-Based Study of Body-Part Terms in Verbal Phraseological Units in English and Albanian
Authors: Vora Rovena , Çepani Anila
Published: May 2022

This paper focuses on the use of body-part terms in verbal phraseological units in English and Albanian. By using parallel texts from two different languages, we are going to recognize the structural, semantic, and stylistic properties of body-part terms as well as their cultural context. By comparing structures involving body terms in one language and their equivalents in another, we aim at showing the differences between these languages in the conceptual patterns and grammaticalization, which seem to be widely certified for this part of the lexicon. 18 items representing the terms for body parts (head, face, eye, brow, ear, nose, tongue, mouth, lip, neck, tooth, hand, leg, knee, heel, shoulder, finger, back) were checked in both English and Albanian and compared semantically based on a corpus of verbal phraseological units retrieved and later selected from 8 literary works in English and 12 in Albanian and 3 idiomatic dictionaries. In the course of our findings, we discovered important similarities and differences between the two languages in the use of body-part terms. In this study, both quantitative and qualitative criteria were taken into account and some cultural nuances were drawn from the interpretation of data.
Pattern and Outcomes of Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) In Pediatric Patients
Authors: Saghir Iqra , Hussain Iftikhar , Jahangir Bilal , Raza Syed Zohaib , Hasan Mohammad , Bukhari Ume Farwa , Amin Hamza
Published: May 2022

Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is the leading cause of mortality and permanent impairment in children. Objective: To investigate the pattern and outcomes of TBI in pediatric patients. Methods: A descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted at Holy family Hospital Rawalpindi from June 2021 to February 2022 in the Department of Emergency. We included 141 children with no prior history of neurological deficits, who had a CT scan immediately following their presentation. All children were monitored throughout their hospital stay to determine the in-hospital mortality and any neurological deficits. SPSS Version 24 was used for data analysis. Results: Male patients were 86 (61%). The majority of patients were between the ages of 5 and 10 years. There were 35 male patients and four female patients who were involved in a road traffic accident. Only 20 of the patients who had hypotension on admission showed recovery. The p-value was significant in 46 hypotensive patients out of which 23 died. The hospital had to treat 11 patients who had been hospitalized for more than a month. Only 31 of the 96 patients with depressed mentation had surgery, compared to other patients with no neurological deficit. Conclusions: TBI in pediatric patients was affected by gender, age, time of arrival after injury, and presenting conditions in our study. More needs to be done in the area of public health. The hospital and perhaps the country would benefit from a trauma registry system.
Frequency Of Abnormal Pap’s Smears in Patients with Vaginal Discharge
Authors: Sehar Najm Us , Khan Sana , Mehreen Rajput Ana , Farwa Ume , Shah Nusrat , Naz Saba
Published: May 2022

Cervix malignancy is one of the common types of cancer all across the globe. Among all the types of cancers in females, cervical cancers are the major cause of mortality. The detection and management of these types of cancers are necessary. One of the easiest tests is Pap’s smear which is a rapid and painless screening test for detection of cervical dysplasia or cervical malignancy. Objective: To calculate the current magnitude and most frequent abnormal Pap’s smear in the female population of Sindh, Pakistan, and to determine the frequency of abnormal Pap’s smears in patients with vaginal discharge. Methods: It was descriptive cross-sectional research conducted for six months in department of Obstetrics & Gynecology Unit, Civil Hospital Karachi from November, 2017 to May, 2018. A total of 214 women with vaginal discharge were included in this study. Demographic variables and history of previous pelvic or abdominal surgery was recorded. All enrolled women underwent examination of cervix and cell sample was obtained with Ayr’s spatula for pap’s smear and evaluated Results: The average age of the women was 34.86 years, frequency of abnormal pap’s smears in patients with the vaginal discharge was observed in 4.67% (10/214) cases. Out of 10 cases, infection was observed in 8 women and 2 patients exhibited dysplasia. The frequency of abnormal Pap’s smears in patients with vaginal discharge was found to be low but the complaint of vaginal discharge was very common. Conclusions: It was concluded that factor such as increasing age, low socioeconomic status and high parity were the contributory factors for the vaginal discharge. So, there must be raised awareness among females about their reproductive system and self-concern for their own health
Quality of Parent-Child Relationship, Emotional Regulation and Interpersonal Difficulties in University Students
Authors: Rafiq Asma , Yousaf Aasma , Afzal Taiba , Imdad Kianat , Hameed Asma , Batool Iqra
Published: May 2022

Studies considered parent-child attachment a significant relationship that can have a great impact an adult’s life. However, despite the parent-child attachment, the quality of the parent-child relationship is important, which has a significant impact on children’s emotional, physical, and mental health. Objective: To find the relationship between the quality of the parent-child relationship and interpersonal difficulties with emotional regulation in university students. Methods: The Correlation research design was used for the quantitative method in the study. The study was carried out on 300 university students (males and females) with the age range of 18 to 25 years selected through stratified random sampling from private and government universities. Results: The quality of the parent-child relationship was observed to be a positive sign of emotional regulation and interpersonal difficulties in students. The current research also reveal that a negative or less satisfying relationship with their parents result in more issues regarding their emotions and relationships. Conclusions: Less satisfying parental relationships leads to various problems of psychological and social health of individuals.
Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus (MRSA) Epidemiology and Antibiotics Susceptibility Profile Isolated from Different Clinical Samples in Tertiary Care Hospital
Authors: Ali Wajid , Zaman Shah , Subhan Zakia , Razaq Abdur , Nabi Muhammad , Khattak Maria , Naeem Nabiha , Khurrum Dua-E-Jamila , Abbas Bangash Sudhair , Ullah Irfan
Published: May 2022

Staphylococcus aureus is a versatile bacterium that causes a wide range of diseases in humans and animals. Objective: To determine the occurrence and antibiotic sensitivity profiles of Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) isolates directly from the clinical samples. Methods: Individuals from various subgroups of the District Peshawar provided three different clinical specimens that are pus, body fluids and blood. Plasma, Macconkey and Cysteine Lactose Electrolyte Deficient agar (CLED) agar were used to prepare each specimen in the usual method. Gram staining test, catalase, and coagulase were used to identify and confirm S. aureus. The conventional "Kirby-Bauer disc" diffusion method was used to confirm MRSA antibiotic resistance patterns to several antibiotics. Results: A maximum of 750 diagnostic samples were evaluated and 50 (6.37%) were found to be positive for MRSA, with 33 (72%) coming from pus samples, 9 (19%) from fluid samples, and 6 (12%) from blood samples. Males had a higher prevalence of MRSA strains (69%) than females (31%). Most MRSA strains were completely resistant to different type of antibiotics e.g. penicillin, oxacillin, and ampicillin, while remaining completely susceptible to linezolid, teicoplanin, & vancomycin. Other anti-microbials to which MRSA strains were resistant are ceftriaxone (78.88%), cefoxitin (65.55%), erythromycin (83.33%), clindamycin (72.22%), co-amoxiclav (76.66%), fusidic acid (67.77%), and gentamycin (83.33%) (74.4%). Conclusions: This study found that the frequency of MRSA in Pakhtunkhwa is lower in comparison to that reported in other regions of Pakistan. Moreover, because MRSA is multi-drug-resistant, culture sensitivity testing should be conducted to determine the best antibiotic to use to treat MRSA infection
The Splenic Artery and Segmental Branches Morphometric Study in Humanoid Cadaver Spleens by Method of Dissection
Authors: Hussain Atif , Yunus Sarah , Qasim Hayat Nida , Hafeez Baloch Abdul , Rashid Abdul
Published: May 2022

Human spleen has various functions including immune system regulation and haematopoisis. The spleen is an extremely vascularized and fragile organ. It is the second major lymphatic organ, containing 25% of lymphoid tissue in the body, and has haematologic and immunologic roles. Objective: To understand the segmental branches morphometry of the polar and splenic arteries. Methods: The analysis was performed on 86 spleens collected from adult human cadavers of not known gender, stored in 10% formalin solution. In the Department of Anatomy, Mohi-ud-Din Islamic Medical College (MIMC), Mirpur, Azad Jammu & Kashmir and Women Medical and Dental College Hospitals, Abbottabad for six- months duration from July-December 2021 Results: In 59 (68.6%) spleen samples; there were 2 primary branches, 23 (26.7%) samples had three primary branches, and 4 (4.7%) specimens had four primary branches. 20 (23.3%) samples had superior polar arteries, 34 (39.5%) had inferior polar arteries, and both inferior and superior polar arteries in 7 (8.1%) samples. The inferior polar artery length ranged from 0.9-5.90 cm, with 3.17 cm of average length and 3.30 cm median length. The superior PB diameter ranged from 0.8-4.12 mm, with 2.20 mm average length and 2.4 mm median length. The mean diameter of middle PB ranged from 0.8 mm to 3.6 mm, with an average of 2.10 mm and 2.4 mm median length. The superior polar artery diameter ranged from 0.5-3.1 mm, with 1.40 mm average length and 1.4 mm of median. The inferior polar artery diameter varies from 0.5-2.9 mm, with 1.3 mm of an average diameter with 1.4 mm median. Conclusions: As various splenic sparing surgeries depend on a better information of the vascular anatomy of the spleen, this analysis enhances the current information about the segmental branches’ morphometry of the splenic artery.
Assessment of Microbiological Quality of Raw Milk and Identification of Pathogenic Bacteria
Authors: Afreen Anum , Ashraf Aqeela , Chaudhry Afeefa
Published: May 2022

Milk contains important nutrients such as minerals, vitamins, proteins and lipids and are consumed by all age group of humans around the world. It is impossible to avoid contamination of milk with micro-organisms because presence of nutrients therefore quality of milk can be determined by the microbial content in milk. Objective: To investigate the microbiological quality of raw milk. Methods: In the present study, there were 30 cow milk samples collected from different dairy farms of Lahore. Firstly, a surf field mastitis test was performed for detection of clinical and sub-clinical mastitis. The microbial isolation was performed by microbial culturing and biochemical tests and antibiotic sensitivity test was performed for isolated bacteria. These isolated bacterial DNA was extracted and amplified by 16S rRNA PCR. The precipitated amplicon was sequenced by 16S rRNA sequencing. The results were evaluated statistically to check the level of significance among them. Results: The Chi-square values of catalase test, oxidase test, indole test, methyl red test, Voges Proskauer test and triple sugar iron were 12.42, 13.77, 8.77, 9.02, 10.67 and 4.29 respectively and the p-values were 0.034, 0.031, 0.042, 0.039, 0.044 and 0.056 respectively on MacConkey Agar. The Chi-square values of catalase test, oxidase test, indole test, methyl red test, Voges Proskauer test and triple sugar iron were 12.44, 11.98, 9.38, 7.02, 14.22 and 10.43 respectively and p-values were 0.034, 0.045, 0.039, 0.012, 0.022 and 0.053 receptively on Mannitol salt Agar. The Chi-square and p-values of gram staining bacteria were 13.99 and 0.034 respectively and showed the significant relationship among them. Mastitis test were presented the value of Chi-square 17.86 and p-value 0.029. The ANOVA table on DNA isolation method were exposed the highly significant relationship among the variables. Conclusions: There was a significant association between different treatments. Different pathogens can grow in milk and milk products and produce toxic metabolites. Products that are contaminated by these toxic metabolites when consumed may results in food poisoning
Analysis and Research on Provincial Postgraduate Cultivation Performance Based on BP Neural Network
Authors: Wua Shuai , Li Peiyu , Chen Xi , Wang Hui
Published: May 2022

According to relevant data, the comprehensive competitiveness and quality of graduate education in Henan Province are in the middle of the 31 provinces in China, and its graduate education has a great room for improvement. Through the research on the current situation of educational performance evaluation at home and abroad, and the analysis of the limitations in the evaluation process of postgraduate training in Henan province, we proposed a performance evaluation method based on BP neural network. This method uses the theory and technology of information theory, analytic hierarchy process, and BP neural network to establish an educational performance evaluation model. Through this model, the shortcomings of the existing performance evaluation methods of graduate student training are overcome, and performance evaluation methods that are closer to the actual situation are excavated, which provides a scientific decision-making reference for the performance evaluation of graduate education in Henan Province. This experiment uses the university education data of Henan Province as the experimental data test set. The experimental results show that this model has good generalization ability and can provide reference for the reform and construction of postgraduate education in Henan province.
Research on the problems and Countermeasures of informatization course construction
Authors: Xia Bing
Published: May 2022

The informatization course construction mainly includes micro lesson production, short video production, course website, flash animation production and other main means. Through the construction practice of the informatization course of international trade practice, this paper finds that there are some problems in the course construction, such as "relying too much on information technology and ignoring professional knowledge", "lack of targeted combing of informatization resources", "lack of targeted combing", etc It also puts forward countermeasures and suggestions from the aspects of "rational use of teaching means", "information resource sharing" and "information curriculum model innovation".
Practice of BOPPPS Teaching Method Based on Case Base Construction in Course of Architectural engineering drawing and drawing recognition course
Authors: Duan Xiaoxiao , Ma Jiangping , Liu Qingying , Liu Jie , Zhai Ying
Published: May 2022

Under the influence of vigorous development of information technology, the teaching mode and means also have new auxiliary measures and implementation ways. Considering the students source characteristics of civil engineering majors in private colleges and universities, the BOPPPS teaching method is introduced in the course of teaching reform of drawing and mapping course, and the implementation method of network case base is adopted by both teachers and students in order to improve the students'interest in learning and achieve the teaching purpose.
Study on the Strategy of Layered English Teaching in Applied Undergraduate Universities
Authors: LV Yuan
Published: May 2022

In order to implement the spirit of the Ministry of education on College English teaching reform, implement the student-centered education concept, improve the teaching level of English and highlight the characteristics of English teaching, the quality and comprehensive quality of students' English learning are uneven with the increase of social demand for talents. How to improve the overall quality of English teaching has become a key issue in the English Teaching of applied undergraduate universities. Layered teaching mode can well solve this contradiction, stimulate students' learning initiative, optimize teaching resources and improve teaching level.
Research on the Online Classroom Mode of Chinese Teaching Based on Multimodal Discourse Theory
Authors: Liu Chengyue
Published: May 2022

Under the background of the global COVID-19 pandemic and the limited entry of international students, the number of overseas students in China has decreased significantly, and the teaching Chinese as a second language (TCSL) has entered a slow development stage. Due to the low learning efficiency of online classroom teaching and the lack of support for the target-language environment, online TCSL cannot be popularized and promoted. To solve the drawbacks and develop a new way of online teaching, this paper combines multimodal theory with the online class of TCSL to explore the new teaching model.
An Empirical Analysis on Urban-rural Disparity of Compulsory Education Resource Allocation in Guangxi
Authors: Liu Jiaxin
Published: May 2022

In this paper, the situation of compulsory education resource allocation in Guangxi, China at the end of 2019 was empirically analyzed by selecting relevant indicator systems and using descriptive statistical analysis and analysis of variance. The main characteristics of the urban-rural disparity of compulsory education resource allocation in Guangxi were explored. From the statistical data, Guangxi has basically achieved the goal of realizing the basic balanced development of compulsory education between urban areas and counties & cities. However, the disparity of compulsory education resource allocation between elementary schools in Guangxi is still relatively serious. The continuous inflow of rural population to urban areas, the shrinkage and disappearance of rural schools, and the expansion of urban schools in counties and towns have led to the new characteristics of urban-rural disparity in compulsory education resource allocation in Guangxi, which must be observed with a new perspective. In the study, compulsory education resource allocation in districts and counties in Guangxi is suggested according to the target of urbanization rate of the resident population in each district and county in the future.