bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Pengaruh Penggunaan Tepung Daun Mengkudu Dalam Ransum Terhadap Kecernaan Lemak Dan Serat Kasar Non Ruminansia
Authors: Dalle Nautus Stivano , Demon Tukan Hendriks , Yulia Nugraha Elisabeth
Published: March 2023

Penelitian ini dilakukan dengan tujuan mempelajari pengaruh penggunaan tepung daun mengkudu (Morinda Citrifolia) dalam ransum terhadap konsumsi dan kecernaan serat kasar dan lemak kasar pada babi peranakan landrace. Materi yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah 12 ekor ternak babi jantan kastrasi peranakan landrace fase stater umur 1-2 bulan, variasi berat badan 10,50-21,50 kg, rata-rata 16,70 kg dan koefisien variasi 18,76 %. Metode yang digunakan adalah metode eksperimen dengan menggunakan rancangan rancangan acak kelompok (RAK) dengan 4 perlakuan dan 3 kelompok sebagai ulangan. Perlakuan yang dicobakan adalah R0: 100 % ransum basal tanpa tepung daun mengkudu (TDM), R1: 98 % ransum basal+2 % TDM, R2: 96 % ransum basal+4 % TDM, R3: 94 % ransum basal+6 % TDM. Variabel yang dihitung adalah konsumsi serat kasar, kecernaan serat kasar, konsumsi lemak kasar dan kecernaan lemak kasar dan lemak kasar. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa penggunaan tepung daun mengkudu dalam ransum basal berpangaruh nyata (P<0,05) terhadap konsumsi dan kecernaan serat kasar namun berpengaruh tidak nyata (P>0,05 terhadap konsumsi dan kecernaan lemak kasar. Kesimpulan hasil penelitian ini adalah penggunaan tepung daun mengkudu 2, 4, 6 % dalam ransum basal memberikan pengaruh yang relatif sama dalam meningkatkan konsumsi dan kecernaan serat kasar dan lemak kasar pada ternak babi.

Kata kunci: babi, mengkudu, serat kasar, lemak kasar.
Manifested resilience by colombian refugees in their resettlement in new Zealand
Authors: Severiche Alfredo José López
Published: March 2023

This research explores how Colombian refugees have manifested resilience in their resettlement and integration process in New Zealand. This study recruited 13 former Colombian refugees who were resettled in New Zealand from Ecuador, where they were recognised as refugees by the government of Ecuador and with the support of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR). One reason for conducting this investigation was the lack of academic research on Colombian refugees in New Zealand, and to explore how they manifest resilience after their resettlement in New Zealand. But also, to contribute to the development of research on Colombian refugees in New Zealand and to contribute to all New Zealand refugee organisations with their resettlement and integration programmes in the country. Oral history and ethnography are the methodologies used in this study.  12 semi-structured oral history interviews were conducted with the participants. One focus group was also conducted, and four participants presented their written diaries. The findings of this research showed that the resilience demonstrated by Colombian refugees in New Zealand has been the key to overcoming the challenges of integration in the country, mainly the lack of English, mental health problems, discrimination, and unemployment.
Effective Management: Understanding the Perceived Importance of Workplace Values
Authors: Zia-ur-Rehman Muhammad , Ejaz Umer
Published: March 2023

The study aims at workplace values and their essential role towards effective management. Perceived values of workplace are analyzed and discussed here with respect to an individual, organization or interactive perspective. Major thrust of this study was to examine impact of perceived significance of workplace values towards effective management especially in Pakistan, as these define the working methodologies and way an entity works. We used secondary data including published articles and relying on provided theories by the prior authors, we carried out conceptual analysis to support our arguments. After conceptual analysis, it is found that there are differences in perceived importance of workplace values and there needs to have a balance between the importance of workplace values for smooth and effective operations. The study has some limitations as it is conceptual in nature, but it provides ample amount of theoretical iimplications for future researchers. Furthermore, as it consists of secondary data, the research is about perceived importance of workplace values with employees and organizational perception and their impact on both.
Randomised Controlled Clinical Study of Shatyadi Kwatha in Amavata (Rheumatoid Arthritis)
Authors: Avadhesh Sharma  , Sriram Chandra Mishra  , Vandana Gupta
Published: March 2023

The disease Amavata simulate with Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) in modern parlanceis a symmetric, inflammatory, peripheral polyarthritis of unknown etiology with systemic involvement caused by the impairment of Agni (digestive fire), formation of Ama (bio-toxin) and vitiation of Vata Dosha. The disease Amavata (rheumatoid arthritis) still is a challenge to the physician due to its chronicity, incurability, complications, morbidity and crippling nature. A clinical study was conducted for 45 days at V.Y.D.S Ayurved Mahavidyalaya, Khurja, on 30 patients divided them into two groups of 15 each, to compare the efficacy of Shatyadi kwatha with the well-established control drug Maharasnadi Kwatha in the management of Amavata (rheumatoid arthritis). The demographic data of this study reveals that Amavata (rheumatoid arthritis) can begin at any age, but incidence increases with age. It clearly shows the predominance of the disease in females, in housewives, in addiction of tea/coffee and in Samashana group (consuming suitable and unsuitable foods mixed together). The clinical data of this study reveals that, both the drugs were found capable to enforce relief, but based on % of improvement and clinical assessment of result, it can be concluded that control drug (Maharasnadi Kwatha) was more effective than trial drug (Shatyadi kwatha) in most of the sign and symptom of the disease at extremely significant level.
The Role of Rasaja Bhava (Nourishing Factors) in Development of Garbha (Embryo/Foetus)
Authors: Uma B Gopal  , Anagha R. Phatak  , Jigisha.P S  , Dharanesh S
Published: March 2023

Archaic scholars of Ayurveda lay great emphasize on intake of Ahara (food) as best source for nourishment and has a prime role in growth and development of foetus during pregnancy. In order to achieve a healthy progeny, Ayurveda classics have elucidated wholesome regimen to be followed by the parents before and after conception. There are specific procreating factors which help for the growth of embryo known as Matrujadi shad bhava (maternal and other 5 factors). Shadbhava (six factors) consist of Matruja, pitruja, Atmaja, Rasaja, Satmyaja and Satwaja in which Rasaja bhava plays an important role in providing nutrition to the foetus. The concept of Upasneha, Upasweda, Ambu, Apara and Nabhinadi are involved in nourishment of embryo/foetus at different stages of development. Acharya have drawn attention to certain food habits, to be avoided by the pregnant woman to refrain from abnormalities in the offspring. The concept of nutrition in Garbhini (Gravid Women) explained in classics has similarity with contemporary science.
Varmam Therapy for Common Shoulder Joint Pathological Conditions- A Review
Authors: Kavitha.S  , Magudapathi.S  , Suguna.M  , Manjula.V  , Dhinesh Raman.G
Published: March 2023

Varmam- a discrete medical science and a great contribution of Siddhars to Tamil Nadu. It encompases Varma martial arts, Varma therapy, internal and external medicines. Varma therapy and medicines effectively treat neuro musculoskeletal conditions which is admirable. Shoulder pain is most common orthopaedic condition. It is the third common cause of musculoskeletal consultations in primary care. Approximately 1% of adult develops new shoulder pain annually. Common pathological conditions of shoulder like rotator cuff disorders and adhesive capsulitis etc exhibits similar clinical features like pain and stiffness of shoulder joint and restricted movements. Varma therapy rearranges and regulates the “Vaasi” and consequently helps to maintain the equilibrium of trihumours (Vatham, Pitham, Kapham). This review article explicates the Varma points for the treatment of shoulder pathological conditions, the exact anatomical location of Varma points and the appropriate method of its manipulation, certainly a key to further research articles.
Physical complaints and participation habits in female artistic roller skaters
Authors: Cabo Carolina
Published: March 2023

Introduction: Educational and health professionals need to acquire knowledge about the specific needs of figure skaters, aiming at their effectiveness in training and preventing physical complaints (PC) or injuries. Thus, it is essential not only to characterize the participants and participation habits but also to understand how associations between the characterization and the practitioners' participation habits can influence the frequency of PC or injuries. Objective: To associate the different participation habits and frequency of PC in female figure skaters in the last 12 months. Methods: A web-based survey was developed to gather epidemiological details on female artistic roller skaters. The self-response questionnaire covered participant details, participation habits, injury history, and PC within the last 12 months. Participants were invited through official and informal communication channels devoted to artistic roller skating. Results: This study included 143 female artistic roller skaters. Sixty-seven (46.9%) participants experienced 175 episodes (injuries or PC) within the last 12 months, an average of 2.61 complaints per skater. Significant relationships between chronic health conditions (CHC) with category and level of tournaments were found. A higher percentage of skaters with CHC (77.8%) participated in national-level tournaments. Older athletes with previous injuries were at greater risk of injury. A significant relationship was found between previous injuries and PC. Conclusions: Our findings suggest that artistic roller-skating PC are frequent. Changing coaches throughout the athlete's career, increasing the number and hours of training per week, and changing equipment such as boots, or chassis are more likely to have PC.
Keywords: artistic roller skating; injuries frequency; participation rates; physical complaints; web-based questionnaire.
Intervención Educativa en Materia de Primeros Auxilios en las Clases de Educación Física ( Educational Intervention in First Aid in Physical Education Classes)
Authors: Pascual Galiano María Teresa , Vega Ramírez Lilyan Mercedes , Ñíguez García Miguel Ángel
Published: March 2023

Los primeros auxilios resultan clave en la supervivencia de las personas. Como bien sabemos, una situación de emergencia requiere respuestas rápidas y eficaces. El problema reside en que la mayoría de la población no sabe identificarla y tampoco sabe cómo actuar. El objetivo de nuestro trabajo fue analizar el conocimiento que los estudiantes de secundaria tienen sobre los primeros auxilios antes y después de una intervención educativa utilizando una estrategia tradicional (clase magistral) en comparación con una estrategia activa e innovadora (Role-Play). Se trata de un estudio cuantitavivo, con una muestra de 106 estudiantes de secundaria de 4 centros educativos de la provincia de Alicante. Los instrumentos utilizados fueron un cuestionario de conocimientos previos sobre primeros auxilios y un posterior test teórico-práctico sobre conocimientos específicos tratados en las sesiones. Los principales resultados muestran un incremento en los conocimientos, interés e importancia sobre la temática tratada en ambos grupos, con una diferencia significativa a favor del estilo innovador.
Palabras clave: Metodologías educativas; educación secundaria; estrategias educativas; salvamento y socorrismo.
Abstract. First aid is key to the survival of people. As we well know, an emergency situation requires quick and effective responses. The problem is that the majority of the population does not know how to identify it and does not know how to act either. The objective of our work was to analyze the knowledge that high school students have about first aid before and after an educational intervention using a traditional strategy (master class) compared to an innovative strategy (Role-Play). This is a quantitative study, with a sample of 106 secondary school students from 4 educational centers in the province of Alicante. The instruments used were a questionnaire on prior knowledge about first aid and a subsequent theoretical-practical test on specific knowledge dealt with in the sessions. The main results show an increase in knowledge, interest and importance on the subject matter in both groups, with a significant difference in favor of the innovative style.
Keywords: Educational methodologies; secondary education; educational strategies; lifesaving.
Evaluation of the factors that impact upper limb coordination in children with cerebral palsy: A narrative review
Authors: Di Benedetto Sara , Battaglino Andrea , Abuín-Porras Vanesa , Sánchez-Romero Eleuterio A. , Cantero-Tellez Raquel , Valdes Kristin , Villafañe Jorge Hugo
Published: March 2023

Introduction: The purpose of this study is to assess the evolution of motor coordination deficits in upper limbs in children with cerebral palsy (CP). Methods: This is a narrative review of studies monitoring the PRISMA guidelines that were followed during the design, research, and reporting. Results: The articles were screened by reading the titles and abstracts or full articles. This process resulted in a total of 11 studies that met the selection criteria and were therefore included in the narrative review and considered eligible for quality assessment through the MINORS scale, NIH quality assessment tool for Observational Cohort and Cross-Sectional Studies and CASP checklist. Conclusion: Factors that include body structures and functions, time and age of the child, the relationship between factors, and assessment tools can influence the assessment and presentation of upper limb coordination in children with CP. High level research that focuses on interventions that address the factors found in this review are warranted.
Keywords: cerebral palsy, children, upper extremity.
Origens e definição do constructo de literacia física: da compreensão conceptual à criação coletiva de um referencial europeu
Authors: Carolo Dora , Onofre Marcos , Martins João
Published: March 2023

A literacia física detém potencial para informar a mudança de práticas que valorizem e suportem o acesso equitativo à saúde e à educação. Esta revisão crítica tem como objetivo a reflexão sobre os aspetos centrais do processo de definição deste construto, desde a compreensão da sua origem e natureza filosófica até à sua definição no contexto europeu, projetando novas oportunidade de investigação, formação e disseminação no contexto europeu, com destaque o caso português. Em conseguinte, entre 2018 e 2020 foram desenvolvidas parcerias no seio da união europeia para o definição e disseminação de um referencial europeu para a literacia física. Nos últimos oito anos, três universidades portuguesas têm demonstrado iniciativas científicas e pedagógicas com o objetivo de estabelecer o conceito a nível nacional no contexto da educação. A integração do constructo em modelos teóricos e o seu estudo em contextos e ambientes de Atividade Física mais diversificados é destacada como direção futura. O estudo da literacia física é recente em Portugal (2016), mas tem demonstrado avanços relevantes evidenciados pela participação do país em projetos europeus e pela publicação de revisões, estudos conceptuais e empíricos sobre o desenvolvimento e avaliação da literacia física no contexto da educação física. Avançar na integração da literacia física de forma mais consistente a nível europeu e nacional implicará futuramente o desenvolvimento de estudos de intervenção e a promoção de parcerias colaborativas entre os sectores da educação, desporto e saúde.
Palavras-chave: literacia, literacia física, educação física, desporto, atividade física, europa.
The correlation between low back pain and strength training in elite athletes: a literature review
Authors: Baraldo Lorenzo , Battaglino Andrea , Piscitelli Daniele , Pellicciari Leandro , Sánchez-Romero Eleuterio A. , Cotella Diego , Villafañe Jorge Hugo
Published: March 2023

This study aims to analyze the correlation between LBP and elite athletes who practice sports where strength training intervenes via weightlifting. To analyse the correlation between low back pain and athletes who practice sports where strength training programs, a narrative review was conducted by two independent author through MEDLINE database search. Inclued study’s methodology quality has been evaluated using NIH quality assessment tool for Observational Cohort and Cross-Sectional Studies. Out of 830 retrieved articles, after titles, abstracts and full text assessment, four studies met the inclusion criteria and were included in the present narrative review. The NIH total score ranged from 10 to 12 points. Demographic and sport-specific factors can influence the prevalence of LBP. Our findings highlight the importance of developing future research to provide prevention programs to reduce the incidence of LBP, taking into account the demographics of athletes and the unique nature of their sport activity.
Keywords: Low back pain, weight lifting, strength sport, strength training, rehabilitation, muscle injuries, correlation.
Soberania Vazia e Poder Público
Authors: Carlino Fabrizio
Published: March 2023

Este artigo discute a hipótese de que o que articula meros "fatos" econômicos como se fossem relações não políticas, ainda é o exercício do poder político; e que, consequentemente, o aparente "vazio jurídico" do estado de exceção entendido como "vigor sem sentido", na terminologia de Giorgio Agamben, nada mais é do que a forma mistificada em que o caráter político das leis econômicas é expresso hoje. Assim, tenta-se testar a resiliência desta relação, entre economia e política, à luz da dialética entre ato e poder, capturada através da crítica de sua separação, na qual repousa a concepção operosa da crítica marxista da economia política. O operaísmo não é aqui convocado apenas porque é capaz de fornecer material histórico adequado para a crítica dos conceitos que pretende propor; as evoluções do pensamento de Antonio Negri e Mario Tronti, em particular, são paradigmáticas do duplo processo de autonomização da atualidade e potencialidade da subjetividade política, respectivamente, que o operaísmo tem sustentado ao recorrer às categorias da teologia política.
Moringa oleifera Leaf Ethanol Extract Immunomodulatory Activity Discriminates between Chronic Myeloid Leukaemia Cell Line and Normal Lymphocytes
Authors: Lawal Hamza , Rahi Algraittee Satar Jabbar , Ranggasamy Ramesh , Sarmadi Vahid , C. Thambiah Subashini , Stanslas Johnson , Ramasamy Rajesh
Published: March 2023

Introduction: Moringa oleifera, a member of the family Moringaceae, is a small-medium sized tree, widely cultivated in Southeast Asia, Polynesia, and the West Indies, where the leaves, fruits and flowers form part of their routine diet. The plant has been reported to possess numerous pharmacological properties; however, its immunomodulatory potentials were least explored, especially on lymphocytes. Therefore, this study aimed to investigate the in vitro immunomodulatory effect of Moringa oleifera leaves’ ethanol extract (MOETE) on transformed and normal lymphocytes, the leukaemic cell line BV173 and healthy peripheral blood mononuclear cells (PBMCs), respectively. Methods: The freshly collected and dried Moringa oleifera leaves were extracted using 70% ethanol, and the cytotoxicity activity on transformed and normal lymphocytes was determined using an MTT assay. The immunomodulatory effect was further evaluated through cell proliferation assays, cell cycle analysis and apoptosis assays. Results: The ethanolic extract of Moringa oleifera leaves showed concentration-dependent cytotoxic effects on the BV173 cell line with an IC50 of 125±6 µg/mL while exerting a stimulatory effect on PBMCs (EC50 = 28±3 µg/mL). The extract also exerted antiproliferative effects, cell cycle arrest and apoptosis in the BV173 tumour cell but enhanced the viability and proliferation of PBMCs by committing the cells into the cell cycle and reducing apoptosis despite stimulation by phytohemagglutinin (PHA). Conclusion: The MOETE has immunostimulatory properties on normal lymphocytes and anti-tumour activity on the leukaemic cell lines.
Lymphoplasmacytic Lymphoma with Paraprotein IgG
Authors: Mat Yusuf Shaidatina , Mohd. Tohit Eusni Rahayu , Nahanthiran Subithira
Published: March 2023

Lymphoplasmacytic lymphoma (LPL) is a rare indolent mature B-cell lymphoma. LPL secreting immunoglobulins other than IgM are rare. There are very few case series on non-IgM LPL, and little is known about the clinical features and outcomes of patients with this disease. We report the case of a 65-year-old-male who was referred to our hospital for further investigations of persistent chronic anaemia and was diagnosed with IgG-LPL based on the presence of M protein from serum electrophoresis. Bone marrow morphology exhibit a spectrum of B-cell differentiation ranging from small mature lymphocytes to plasma cells. The patient underwent treatment with a combination of bortezomib, dexamethasone and rituximab and showed positive response. LPL with paraprotein IgG is a rare indolent disease and has a heterogeneous clinicopathological presentation with limited literature reviews. Our case report and literature review provide insights and knowledge in the description of the clinicopathological features of IgG LPL.
High CD14 Antigen Expression in Urothelial Bladder Carcinoma Establishes that the Inflammatory Microenvironment Promotes Tumour Cell Proliferation
Authors: Ahmad Aiful , Mohd Yusoff Suryati , Mohd Ali Razana , Osman Malina , Lai Shau Kong , Hussin Huzlinda
Published: March 2023

Introduction: CD-14 is an antigen found on the bladder cancer cells that mediated cancer development by providing a supportive inflammatory microenvironment. The study investigates the association of CD14 antigen expression in bladder cancer cells with demographic factors, clinicopathological parameters and recurrent cases by immunohistochemical (IHC) method. Methods: A retrospective study using 59 formalin-fixed paraffin-embedded tissue of urothelial bladder carcinoma cases were subjected to CD14 IHC staining. Results: Most patients were ≥ 65 years old (57.6%), Malay in ethnicity (55.9%) and male predominant (94.9%). CD14 was positively expressed in more than 50% of tumour cells in all grades and stages with the largest percentage seen in the highest grade (Grade III) and stage (Stage IV) of urothelial bladder carcinoma. There was a significant association between CD14 expression and tumour grade of urothelial bladder carcinoma (p = 0.043). However, there was no significant association between CD14 expression with demographic factors, tumour stage or recurrent cases. Conclusion: High CD14 antigen expression by cancer cells establishes that the inflammatory microenvironment promotes tumour cell growth and may suggest CD14 antigen as a poor prognostic marker in urothelial bladder carcinoma.
Chemical Engineering Numerical Analysis with R: Peng-Robinson Equation of State
Authors: Abubakar Abdulhalim Musa , Elshahhat Ahmed , Ndaba Simisani , Mobolaji Adegoke Taiwo , Thiagarajan Balasubramanian , Mansour E. M.
Published: March 2023

Likely, many text on MATLAB, C++, FORTRAN and Python programming languages exist in chemical engineering libraries, discussing their applications for chemical engineering numerical analysis. R programming language, which has been in existence for more than 40 years is just evolving as a language of choice for data analytics in science and engineering. Here, it is shown that, numerical analysis with equations of state (EOS), especially the Peng-Robinson EOS, typically taught in undergraduate chemical engineering introductory courses can be solved with a developed or existing R source codes. Out of several other mathematical methods, including Fixed-point iteration, Regula-Falsi, Bisection and their modified/hybrid methods recently developed, only Secant and Newton’s method algorithm were followed to solve a sample problem by writing an R program. Although sufficient, in-depth study of the R language using some recommended manuals in this work can be a guide in implementing a solution with R for other numerical methods, for the same problem, as well as several other existing analytical and statistical chemical engineering problems out there.
 
Received: 16 January 2023 | Revised: 2 March 2023 | Accepted: 17 March 2023
 
Conflicts of Interest
The authors declare that they have no conflicts of interest to this work.
Ville intelligente
Authors: Savolle Adrien , Mirza Vincent
Published: March 2023

Techniquement, la ville intelligente est un artefact particulier basé sur l’idée de la mobilisation des données produites par des objets connectés insérées dans le bâti visant à surveiller un ensemble de processus en temps réel (fluidité de la circulation automobile, qualité de l’eau potable distribuée dans le réseau municipal, …) pour automatiser de manière instantanée les mesures à mettre en place suivant la situation observée. Mais la ville intelligente transporte également une idéologie spécifique de la ville et de l’espace, et n’évolue pas dans un isolat. La ville intelligente demande donc à être appréhendée à travers des concepts permettant de la comprendre au mieux.
A Study on Impact of Custom Hiring Services in Terms of Role and Utility in Agriculture by the users in Jabalpur District of Madhya Pradesh
Authors: Mehra Muskan , Choudhary Sandhya , Naaz Shahla , Mehra N.L. , Singh Dhavendra
Published: March 2023

There is ample scope of more development of custom hiring centre’s in the Villages of Jabalpur district. As the topography of the village is undulating in nature so the scope of light machinery is more as compare to heavy machinery, in such a scenario the more light machinery should be promoted and the villagers should be trained accordingly. Moreover, the maintenance of the machinery is another major issue which is major constrain of the CHC as because most of the machinery are not in a good condition to operate. During winter season as because the source of water is very limited so the villagers have to depend on pump set for providing irrigation so more pump set should be provided for getting a very good irrigation facility in the village which can ultimately increase the cropping intensity. So, we can say that although a great height has been achieved by CHC.
Blackness, Japan, and English as a Medium of Instruction: Teaching “Afro-Japanese Encounters” in the University
Authors: Stanislaus Warren A.
Published: March 2023

A recent rise in mixed Black-Japanese celebrities representing Japan on the global stage, alongside numerous high-profile incidents of blackface, media (mis)representation and domestic online racist abuse, has drawn attention to how blackness is perceived in Japan. Paired with the explicit and implicit aims of English as a medium of instruction (EMI) higher education initiatives to develop students’ intercultural competence, discussions of race and multiculturalism are increasingly making their way into Japanese university classrooms. Drawing on narrative inquiry as a methodological tool, the author discusses a course he designed at a private university dedicated to exploring transnational connectivity between the Japanese and people of African descent entitled “Afro-Japanese Encounters”. He contributes to our understanding of critical language pedagogy by employing pedagogical approaches that incorporate language and content-based approaches, digital humanities projects, and public-facing engagement to go beyond essentialisms and constructions of otherness.
Where Do I Fit In? The Effects of Native-Speakerism on Teacher Identity Formation
Authors: Matikainen Tiina
Published: March 2023

In the Japanese ELT context, the flawed concept of native-speakerism is still prevalent. This ideology has greatly influenced and shaped the author’s identity as a language teacher, both in positive and negative ways. This chapter examines how, over the course of the author's 20-year teaching career, she has developed and negotiated a legitimate professional identity in Japan as a 'non-native' English speaker. It contains valuable insights regarding how a teacher who does not perfectly fit into either the ‘native-speaker’ or the ‘non-native speaker’ category (e.g., being White but not a ‘native speaker’) has navigated this pernicious dichotomy throughout her teaching experiences in Japan as an ELT professional.
Introduction to the Volume
Authors: Glasgow Gregory Paul
Published: March 2023

Excerpt "The image of the English Language Teaching (ELT) profession is often presented as one that “by nature attracts professionals who are willing to work with people across racial boundaries, and [is thus] considered a ‘nice’ field” (Kubota, 2002, p. 86), which reflects liberal and pluralistic values. However, it is a field not without its own challenges at this current moment in our history, which many view as a global and cultural reckoning on matters related to race, racism, and identity (Coke & Naylor, 2020). In ELT, problematic discourses linger regarding the notion of the “ownership of English” and the “idealized speaker of English” due to the dichotomy between so-called ‘non-native’1 English-speaking teachers (NNESTs) and ‘native’ English-speaking teachers (NESTs)—a dichotomy that unfortunately intersects with views of ethnoracial and cultural difference. These discourses are translated into pedagogical practices, educational cultures, and social structures in educational institutions, thereby enhancing or constraining teacher and learner identities (Zotzmann & Rivers, 2017). More than ever, in our field, we need to promote intercultural awareness, raise attention to discriminatory practices, and raise appreciation for diversity in order to dismantle inequities. Therefore, we—the editor and contributors—intend to initiate and build upon important conversations on race, language, and multiculturalism and how they currently inform pedagogical practice in English Language Teaching (ELT) in Japan. We sincerely hope that the experiences and pedagogical actions documented in this volume will motivate others to take similar action" (p. 7). Note *The terms ‘native speaker’ and ‘non-native speaker’ are often put in inverted commas to highlight their contested nature, according to Holliday (2006).
Flavonoids from Extract Butanol of Twigs Erythrina crista-galli Against the Breast Cancer Cell Line Within In Silico Method
Authors: Imanuddin Agnia Nur Jihaddini , Wiani Ika , Hardianto Ari , Herlina Tati
Published: March 2023

Breast cancer is one of the most serious health problems in the world. The common treatments for breast cancer have side effects and resistance, so the search for cancer drugs from natural products that are more effective is still a concern for researchers. Flavonoids from Erythrina crista-galli, which is one of the natural products, have the potential as anticancer drugs based on their phytoestrogen activity that has been reported. The aim of this research is to isolate flavonoids from extract butanol of E. crista-galli with column chromatography and determine their anticancer activity by the in silico molecular docking method. Two flavonoid compounds with the names 6,8-diprenylgenistein from the isoflavone group and phaseolin from the pterocarpan group were isolated. Molecular docking analysis showed that the highest binding affinity values for compounds 1 and 2 were to CDK-2 protein with values of −10.14 and −8.8 kcal/mol, respectively. However, it is also possible to suggest inhibition through ER protein, especially in compound 1, with a value of −10.66 kcal/mol. Therefore, inhibition of the target CDK-2 enzyme is the most promising for the development of new drugs.
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Flavonoids have been isolated from butanol extract
6,8-diprenylgenistein and phaseolin were first reported from the species Erythrina crista-galli
6,8-diprenylgenistein has the potential as a new drug candidate with the highest stability based on its ΔG value by targeting the CDK-2 protein within in silico method

GRAPHICAL ABSTRACT
Performance of Hybrid Process Constructed Wetland-Microbial Fuel Cell for Melanoidin Degradation and Simultaneous Electricity Generation
Authors: Chaijak Pimprapa , Michu Panisa , Thipraksa Junjira
Published: March 2023

Melanoidin is the main cause of the dark brown color of the palm oil mill effluent (POME) that form under the Maillard reaction. In this study, the constructed wetland integrated with microbial fuel cell (CW-MFC) has been developed for melanoidin removal from the POME and simultaneously electricity generation as a by-product. The macrophyte Dieffenbachia sp. has been used as a biocatalyst on the cathode electrode and the oxidoreductase-producing bacterium Bacillus lichenformis with laccase and manganese peroxidase activity has been used as an anodic biocatalyst. The maximal melanoidin removal, chemical oxygen demand (COD) removal, enzyme activity, and power output were monitored. The maximal laccase and manganese peroxidase activities of 1.60 ± 0.10 U/mL and 1.45 ± 0.05 U/mL were found during melanoidin degradation. In addition, the maximal melanoidin removal of 93.59 ± 0.10% and 95.12 ± 0.15% were achieved respectively. When the maximal power density of 0.18 ± 0.01 mW/m3 was generated. This study gained new knowledge about using the CW-MFC system as a biological treatment process of the melanoidin content in the POME and simultaneously generated electrical energy as a by-product.
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The coupling process of constructed wetland and the microbial fuel cell is promising for the melanoidin removal of the POME
The maximal melanoidin removal of 93.59 % was gained
The maximal power output of 0.18 mW/m3 was generated from this system

GRAPHICAL ABSTRACT
A FORMAÇÃO DE PROFESSORES PARA O ENSINO PRIMÁRIO EM MOÇAMBIQUE
Authors: Langa Bonifácio Obadias
Published: March 2023

O presente texto traz uma reflexão acerca da formação docente para o ensino primário em Moçambique. Por meio de uma abordagem qualitativa, discute sobre alguns aspectos históricos, sociais, culturais e políticos desse povo e apresenta o Sistema Nacional de Educação (SNE) e a situação geral do ensino primário em Moçambique, como componentes que alicerçam a formação profissional docente para o ensino primário. Na sequência, apresenta uma visão panorâmica sobre o subsistema de formação de professores para o ensino primário, culminando por uma breve análise sobre a atualidade da formação docente para o primário nesse país. Tratou-se de um estudo bibliográfico sobre a legislação educacional moçambicana em cujas conclusões remetem para uma necessidade de reforma sobre a educação e formação docente para o ensino primário tendo em conta o atual contexto da lei, assim como vinca-se a necessidade da prática do isomorfismo na formação.
Phytochemical Screening and Anti-microbial Activity of Leaves And Rhizomes of Acorus calamus Linn.
Authors:   QA/QC Department, Himalaya Wellness Company,  Faridabad, Haryana India, Ali Ragib , Beg Mirza Azim ,   QA/QC Department, Himalaya Wellness Company,  Faridabad, Haryana India
Published: March 2023

Abstract-The present communication attempts to evaluate the comparative Phytochemical screening and Anti-microbial activity of leaves and rhizomes of Acorus calamus Linn. (Araceae family). Acorus calamus Linn .is a well-known medicinal plant in traditional medical systems having various ethano pharmacological uses. As the official source of plant was roots and rhizomes and it had been studied extensively. Previously leaves of Acorus calamus were not regarded as useful part of plant, but now-a-days there is growing interest in leaves of this plant as there is no detailed work reported so far on its leaves. Antimicrobial activity was performed using methanolic and aqueous extract through cold percolation method against Staphylococcus aureus, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Escherischia coli and Salmonella typhi. The extract was found to have positive results against all.
Diffusion tensor magnetic resonance imaging in the grading
of liver fibrosis associated with congenital ductal plate malformations
Authors: Elhawary Mohammed , Elmansy Mostafa , Ali Khadiga , Abdallah Ebtesam , Razek Ahmed , Barakat Tarik , Sarhan Amr
Published: March 2023

Introduction

Liver biopsy is still the standard method for the diagnosis of ductal plate malformations (DPM). However, it is an invasive tool. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) has shown its accuracy in the diagnosis of this pathology. Herein, a study was conducted to elucidate the role of diffusion MRI parameters in predicting the degree of hepatic fibrosis.

Material and methods

This prospective study included 29 patients with DPM and 20 healthy controls. Both groups underwent diffusion tensor magnetic resonance imaging (DT-MRI), and its parameters were compared between patients and controls, and then they were correlated with the degree of liver fibrosis in the patient group.

Results

All patients with DPM, whatever its type, expressed a significantly lower hepatic apparent diffusion coefficient (ADC) compared to controls. However, fractional anisotropy (FA) showed no significant difference between them. The ADC value of 1.65 × 10-3 mm2/s had sensitivity and specificity of 82.1% and 90%, respectively, in differentiating DPM patients from healthy controls. It was evident that patients with higher fibrosis grades had significantly lower hepatic ADC, indicating a negative correlation between ADC and the grade of hepatic fibrosis; rs = –0.901, p < 0.001.

Conclusions

DT-MRI showed good efficacy in the diagnosis of congenital DPM. Moreover, ADC could be applied to monitor the degree of liver fibrosis rather than the invasive liver biopsy. No significant correlation was noted between the FA and the grades of liver fibrosis.
“Keep it simple – a lesson from COVID-19”: highlighting the utility of chest X-rays in ARDS-associated illnesses through the Zonal Scoring System
Authors: Menezes Anna Rachel , George Arun , Joseph Linda Ann , Saju Bimal , Kurian Athul Varghese
Published: March 2023

Introduction

The post-pandemic era calls for appropriate literature on chest X-ray score cut-offs, enabling swift categorization and faster radiological reporting of patients with acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS)-like illnesses, hence prompting healthcare equity in low-resource centres where extortionate modalities of imaging such as computed tomography (CT) are unavailable. In this study, we aim to bridge the literature gap using the versatile zonal scoring system.

Material and methods

This retrospective cohort study uses data from 751 COVID-19 RT-PCR+ patients. Concordant chest radiograph (CXR) scores were reported, and inter-rater reliability was measured using kappa indices. receiver operating characteristic curves were used to establish cut-off scores for the outcomes of interest: mild or severe disease, admission to an intensive care unit (ICU), and intubation. Categorical data were expressed using means and percentages, and  or t-tests were used for comparison at an χ2 level of 0.05. Unadjusted odds ratios for each outcome of interest vs. CXR score and comorbidity were then calculated using binary logistic regression.

Results

CXR findings included infiltrates (46.07%), pleural effusions (7.05%), consolidation and fibrosis (4.43%), pneumothoraces (2.71%), and cardiomegaly (2.26%). Most patients had an index CXR score of 0 (54.19%). The index cut-off score of ≤ 1 (82.95, 81.68) was established for mild disease, ≥ 4 for severe disease (85.71, 83.99), ≥ 3 for ICU admission (86.90, 71.91), and ≥ 4 for intubation (87.61, 72.90). Hypertension, type 2 diabetes mellitus, hypothyroidism, history of ischaemic heart disease, and history of tuberculosis were independent risk factors for a high CXR index score, intubation, and ICU admission.

Conclusions

CXR scores can be effectively used in low-resource settings for triaging patients, maintaining records, and disease prognostication.
Validity and reliability of a transportation infrastructure sustainable performance framework: a study of transport projects in South Africa
Authors: Okoro Chioma Sylvia , Musonda Innocent , Agumba Justus Ngala
Published: March 2023

Transportation infrastructure contributes to the development of an economy. However, the performance of such infrastructure is hampered if sustainability elements are not considered at the initiation/conception and operation stages of the projects. The study aimed to validate a structure of transportation project sustainability measures to evaluate projects and ensure continual delivery of intended benefits in the long run. Empirical data were collected using a field questionnaire survey developed from the literature review and a preliminary qualitative inquiry. A total of 132 built environment professionals were included based on purposeful and snowball sampling techniques. A model-generating confirmatory factor analysis was undertaken to validate underlying structures of sustainability measures established from a preliminary common factor analysis. The findings validated that a four-factor structure, with eleven variables, could adequately measure transportation infrastructure project sustainability (PS). The CFA structure achieved construct, convergent and discriminant validity, with fewer variables than were theorised and subsequently established in the common factor analysis. The validated four-factor structure is envisaged to be useful to transportation infrastructure project stakeholders in better decision-making on project selection being cognizant of these factors, which are indicative of the worthwhileness of projects. In addition, monitoring of the projects during the operational stage, based on the identified indicators, could be done with the aim of delivering long-term benefits to generations of users.
Análisis de los avances de la implementación de la ley para facilitar la inclusión financiera en El Salvador
Authors: Landaverde Luis , Garay Andrya , Quijano Diego , González Sonia
Published: March 2023

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Investigaciones UCA, Año. 1, Vol. 1, 2019-2020: 176-180.
Diagnóstico de las condiciones de remuneración del Magisterio de El Salvador en el marco del escalafón docente
Authors: López Rogel Juan José , Barrera Saira
Published: March 2023

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Investigaciones UCA, Año. 1, Vol. 1, 2019-2020: 188-191.
Empleo y salario durante la pandemia de COVID-19 en El Salvador
Authors: Barrera Saira
Published: March 2023

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Investigaciones UCA, Año. 1, Vol. 1, 2019-2020: 196-199.
Brechas en la protección de los derechos humanos en El Salvador
Authors: Guevara Carmen , Andrade Laura
Published: March 2023

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Investigaciones UCA, Año. 1, Vol. 1, 2019-2020: 244-245.
Criminalidad e inseguridad en El Salvador
Authors: Andrade Laura , Guevara Carmen
Published: March 2023

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Investigaciones UCA, Año. 1, Vol. 1, 2019-2020: 252-253.
РАННЕЕ НАСЛЕДОВАНИЕ ПРИЗНАКА КОРОТКОСТЕБЕЛЬНОСТИ И ДЛИНЫ КОЛЕОПТИЛЯ МЕЖСОРТОВЫМИ ГИБРИДАМИ ЯРОВОЙ МЯГКОЙ ПШЕНИЦЫ В УСЛОВИЯХ ЦЕНТРАЛЬНОГО И СЕВЕРНОГО КАЗАХСТАНА
Authors: Зотова Л.  П. , Середа Т.  Г. , Гаджимурадова А.  М. , Чен Л. , Жирнова И. А. , Ильясова Д. Ж.
Published: March 2023

Важным урожайным свойством пшеницы является длина видоизмененного первичного листа, колеоптиля. Длинный колеоптиль предпочтительнее в регионах выращивания пшеницы, где преобладают засушливые периоды вегетации и практикуется глубокий посев и, так как именно он осуществляет защитную функцию при прорастании семян. Центральный и Северный регионы Казахстана являются основными производителями пшеницы. В последние годы, в условиях изменяющегося климата, особенно актуальным стало получение устойчивых к засухе, полеганию, новых сортов. При отборе перспективных гибридов немаловажным аспектом является определение длины колеоптиля. Данный показатель будет определять глубину заделки семян и их полевую всхожесть. В нашем исследовании проводили оценку биометрических показателей высоты растений и длины колеоптиля коллекции зарубежных и казахстанских сортов, в течение 5 лет. После отбора наиболее устойчивых к засухе, продуктивных сортов, устойчивых к полеганию, из 127 сортов отобрано 24 родительских формы для проведения скрещивания. По результатам скрещивания получено 167 гибридов, из которых, по вышеуказанным признакам, отобрали 18 образцов для изучения раннего наследования признака короткостебельности и длины колеоптиля. В результате выделено 3 гибридные формы, где высота соломины составляла от 41 см до 62,5 см (среднее значение для двух изучаемых регионов) при этом длина колеоптиля составила 5,12-5,26 см. При указанной высоте соломины показатель длины колеоптиля является оптимальным для исследуемых областей.
АУЫЛ ШАРУАШЫЛЫҒЫ ЖЕРЛЕРІН ТҮГЕНДЕУ МАҚСАТЫНДА ҚАЗАҚСТАН РЕСПУБЛИКАСЫ МЕМЛЕКЕТТІК ГЕОДЕЗИЯЛЫҚ ЖЕЛІЛЕРІН ЖАҢҒЫРТУ
Authors: Бердижаров Б. Е. , Толеубекова Ж. З. , Маусымбеков Е. Ж. , Қуанышбек Т.  К.
Published: March 2023

Қазіргі технологиялардың дамуы қарқын алған тұста Мемлекеттік геодезиялық желілерді жаңғыру мақсаты арта түсті. Бұған себеп Қазақстан Республикасының Мемлекеттік геодезиялық желілерінің 1942 жылдан бері күрделі өзгерістер енгізіп жаңаланбауын айтуға болады. Бұл өз кезегінде ауыл шаруашылық жерлерін және жер учаскелерін нақты өлшемдерін алуға кедергі келтіреді. Қазақстан Республикасы Үкіметінің 2002 жылғы 28 желтоқсан күні шыққан №1403 қаулысына сәйкес мемлекеттік деп бекітілген 1942 жылғы координаттар жүйесіне (ары қарай - СК-42) шектеу салған. Осыған сәйкес СК-42 координаттар жүйесін жеке тұлғалар, мемлекеттік емес мекемелер және шетелдік инвесторлар қолдана алмайды. Бұл ғылыми зерттеу жүргізіп, координаттар жүйесінің кемшіліктерін анықтап, жаңашылдықтар енгізуге кері әсерін тигізді. Аталған кедергілерден шығу мақсатында Мемлекеттік геодезиялық желілерді жаңғырту және жаңа жалпыға ортақ өлшем жүйелерін анықтау үшін ғылыми-зерттеу жұмыстары жүргізілді. Бұл зерттеуді жүргізу мақсаты ең қолайлы ғаламдық навигациялық спутниктік жүйелердің (ары қарай - ҒНСЖ) өлшеу әдістерін ұсыну болып табылады. Зерттеу жұмыстары барысында алынған деректердің салыстырмалы талдаулары сипатталған. Талдау нәтижелері бойынша Қазақстан Республикасы аумағының жер бетінде географиялық орналасу ерекшеліктерін ескере отырып, жерсеріктік өлшеулердің неғұрлым ұқсас әдістемелері әзірленді. Қорытындылауда геодезиялық жұмыстар кезіндегі ауыл шаруашылық, жер учаскелерін және тағы да басқа жерлерді өлшеу әдістері мен тәсілдері келтірілген.