bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
A Review on Pharmacognostic, Phytochemical and Biological Potential of Gmelina Arborea Roxb (Shivan Plant)
Authors: Waghchaure Akshada G. , Jadhav Ravindra S. , Vikhe Dattaprasad N.
Published: March 2022

Gmelina arborea Roxb belonging to family Lamiaceae. It is a fast growing deciduous tree, having vast medicinal importance and is one of the ingredients of dashamoola used in Ayurveda. As Dashamoola has kapha vata hara property and is well known in treating vata vyadhi, Gmelina arborea being the member of dashamoola is also said to have similar properties. Any plant which is used medicinally requires detailed study prior to its use because for the purpose of identification of the plant, to avoid the admixture of other drugs and also for its therapeutic efficacy the present study was undertaken to lay down pharmacognostical and physicochemical standards for Gambhari leaf. Pharmacognostical study reveals Moisture content, Total ash value, water and Acid insoluble value. Extractive value and alcoholic and aqueous extract respectively. Microscopic and Macroscopic evaluations. Leaf constants like stomatal variety, stomatal index, vein islet number, vein termination variety even have been given. Phytochemical screening showed the presence of Alkaloids, Carbohydrate, coumarins, steroids, Tannins. Medicinal uses of its roots, leaves, flowers, fruit, bark, pharmacological activity The roots, fruits and the leaves of Gambhari have countless medicinal value therefore traditionally it was commonly used as anthelmintic, antimicrobial, anti-diabetic, anti-aging, analgesic, diuretic, hepato-protective and antiepileptic agent. There is a lots of medicinal properties present in the Gmelina arborea plant. The present article gives all necessary information on plant.

Keywords: Dashamoola, Gmelina arborea, Physico-chemical screening, Pharmacological activity, Medicinal uses.
Validation of Burnout Questionnaire among Automobile Apprentice Artisans in Osun State Nigeria
Authors: D.F. Onisile , E.O. Akinnawo , B.C. Akpunne , I.B. Bello
Published: March 2022

A cross-sectional survey design was adopted to validate the Burnout Questionnaire (BQ) on Nigerian automobile apprentice artisan. A multistage sampling technique was used to purposively select 150 (mean age ± SD 21.4±3.6). A total of 150 male participants were drawn from selected communities in Ede metropolis Osun State, Southwestern Nigeria. The participants responded to the Burnout Questionnaire, and the Mashlash Burnout Inventory (MBI). Internal consistency of Burnout Questionnaire showed a Cronbach's alpha coefficient of .83, a Spearman-Brown coefficient of .87 and a Guttman Split-Half coefficient of .74. A significant positive correlation was observed between Burnout Questionnaire and MBI, revealing a correlation coefficient validity score of (r = .690, p= .001). The Burnout Question has acceptable psychometric properties for the Nigerian population. The observed group based norm was ≥ 48.16. Based on the findings, the 17-item of Burnout Questionnaire showed good internal reliability and a valid measure of symptoms of burnout. The authors concluded that Burnout Questionnaire has acceptable psychometric properties for the Nigerian population as it fits well to the Nigerian socio-cultural setting as a measure of burnout symptoms.
Business Education Administrators’ Leadership Style and Staff Job Performance in Federal Colleges of Education (Technical) in South-South, Nigeria
Authors: A.M. Abdulkarim
Published: March 2022

This study investigated the relationship between Business Education administrators’ leadership styles and staff job performance in Federal Colleges of Education (Technical) in south-south Nigeria. Five specific objectives, five research questions and two hypotheses guided the study. A Descriptive-correlation research design was adopted for the study as this enables the description of the variables and establishes their relationship. The population and sample consisted of 131 respondents made up of 12 administrators and 119 staff of the Business Education programme in Federal Colleges of Education (Technical) Asaba and Omoku in south-south, Nigeria during the 2021/2022 academic session. A structured questionnaire was used to collect data for the study. The questionnaire was face validated and tested for reliability using Cronbach Alpha to obtain reliability indexes of 0.72 and 0.76 for the two clusters of the instrument, with an average of 0.74. Mean and standard deviation was used to answer research questions 1, 2, and 4; while research questions 3 and 5, as well as the null hypotheses, were analysed using Spearman Rank Correlation (r). All computations were done using Statistical Package for Social Science (SPSS) version 21.0. For the relationship scale interpretation the scales by Bryman and Bell (2011) were used. The results of the study revealed that Business Education administrators used democratic/transformational leadership styles to drive job performance. The results also showed moderate positive and significant relationship between leadership styles of Business Education administrators and staff job performance which was deemed satisfactorily. The results also showed that work climate mediated on the relationship between Business Education administrators’ leadership styles and staff job performance. Based on the findings, it was recommended among others that Business Education administrators in Colleges of Education should make concerted effort to let financing stakeholders provide more funds for enhancing the task performance environment required by staff.
A size-reduction algorithm for the order scheduling problem with total tardiness minimization
Authors: Braga-Santos Stephanie Alencar , Barroso Giovanni Cordeiro , Prata Bruno de Athayde
Published: March 2022

We investigated a variant of the customer order scheduling problem taking into consideration due dates to minimize the total tardiness. Since the problem under study is NP-hard, we propose an efficient size reduction algorithm (SR). We perform an extensive computational experience and compare our proposition with JPO-20 matheuristic, the best existing algorithm for the problem under study. We use the Relative Deviation Index (RDI) and the Success Rate (SRa) as the statistical indicators for the performance measure. We must emphasize that SR presented the lowest average RDI (around 15.5 %), whereas the JPO-20 presented an average RDI approximately three times higher (around 52.5 %). Furthermore, the proposed SR presented a higher average SRa (around 66.9%), whereas the JPO-20 presented a lower average success (around 25.7%). Our proposal used a lower computational effort, resulting in a reduction for the computation times of approximately 22%. The obtained results point to the superiority of the proposed SR in comparison with the JPO-20.
Marshall-Olkin family of distribution: additional properties and comparative studies
Authors: Ahmad Morad A.
Published: March 2022

In this paper we will study the relationship between the baseline pdf and the corresponding MO pdf, we will show the effectiveness on the percentile points, also we will give a closed form for the MLE estimator of the new parameter and will study some examples.
Country Wise Measures in Contrast to The Spread of SARS-COV2/COVID-19
Authors: Abdul Ahad Hindustan , Chinthaginjala Haranath , Sai Dharani Bhavani Haribabu , Ayisha Momin Umaira , Anu Reddy Chukkaluri , Manasa Gandhodi Chandra , Nandini Nandini
Published: March 2022

COVID-19 is a respiratory tract infection caused by a novel corona virus strain. Mild manifestations widely observed are flu-like symptoms, fever, malaise, and fatigue. Left untreated, this results in disease progression manifested by chest pain, dyspnoea, chest tightness, and death of the patients. COVID-19 has spread to every part of the world due to lack of specific treatment strategies regarding Corona Virus disease, treated symptomatically and an emergency call for vaccine development was initiated globally. In accordance, preventive measures were taken to control the spread of the corona virus. They include the implementation of the use of face masks, hand hygiene, respiratory hygiene, social distancing, lockdown, curfew, closing educational institutes, closing borders, awareness programmes, safety programmes, and advancements in the medical field. High risk groups were handled sensitively to head off the COVID-19 incident. Patients with psychological distress during lockdown were supported psychologically, airlines closed to prevent entry of new cases, and all passengers were screened and quarantined to prevent the spread of the disease. Due to the implementation of the lock down, almost all businesses, small-scale industries, and travel agencies were closed temporarily, leading to an economic crisis globally. Many countries with tourist spots were closed resulted in a lack of financial support in those countries. In that regard, many organisations have come forward to provide financial support. This review mainly focuses on the preventive strategies implemented by each country, their contingency plans, and financial measures assisted by various organisations to prevent the spread directly or indirectly.
Formulation, Optimization and Evaluation of Drotaverine HCl Mini Tablet
Authors: Mohd Salman , Qazi Majaz A. , Haq Abrarul , Khan Nayeem , Siraj Shaikh
Published: March 2022

The aim of present research was to develop a mini tablet of Drotaverine hydrocholoride. Mini tablets of Drotaverine hcl were prepared by using various polymers, such as gellan gum and carbopol 940. Mini tablets were evaluated for weight variation, hardness, thickness, friability, drug content, and in-vitro dissolution studies. The prepared mini tablets exhibited satisfactory physic-chemical characteristics. All prepared batches shown good in-vitro dissolution studies. The best result from optimized batches is of F5 which gives drug release 97.72% in 12 h time periods.
Formulation and Evaluation of Mucoadhesive Buccal Tablets of Resperidone
Authors: Nirmala Dasari , Harika Vaddi , Sudhakar Muvvala
Published: March 2022

The aim of present study was to formulation and evaluation of Mucoadhesive buccal tablets of Resperidone. Mucoadhesive buccal tablets of Resperidone were prepared by direct compression method using polymers such as Karaya gum, tamarind gum, carbopol, and Sodium carboxy methyl cellulose. The Buccal tablets were evaluated for various physical, drug content uniformity, in-vitro drug release and drug- excipient interactions (FT-IR). FT-IR spectroscopic studies indicated that there were no drug-excipient interactions. The formulation F9 (containing 30mg of Carbopol) were found to be best formulation, which showed maximum drug release within 8 h. These formulations have showed good bioadhesion strength (18 gm).
A Review: E-Pharmacy Vs Conventional Pharmacy
Authors: B. Savant Priti , S. Kareppa Manjusha
Published: March 2022

Pharmaceutical industry in India is the third largest and fastest developing industry in India. An E-Pharmacy is a pharmacy that operates over the internet by selling drugs, medicines and sending them to the customers. Internet making all the things easy and convenient. Patients can now buy use of prescription of registered medical practitioner order the medicines via use of internet and receive them at their own doorsteps. Online pharmacy is one of the technology advancement in creating huge demand in the upcoming days. Though it is convenient to buy drugs online as it causes high risk of selfmedication and misuse of drugs especially coming under the schedule H and X, so to overcome these risks local pharmacy may be preferred. In this article we have discussed about difference between the E-pharmacy and conventional pharmacy. According to D and C act 1940 state that do not sell the drug like schedule X and schedule H drugs without prescription and without consent to the physician if pharmacist have doubt about the prescription. There are so many advantages of this facilities e-pharmacy on online pharmacy like as the cost effectiveness, free home deliver, instance serves, 24 X 7 availability. Similarly, when the technology is used for medical purposes, it gives rise to medico legal and techno legal issues with it. As when we deal with medicine there are number of drugs which are under schedule ‘H’ and schedule ‘X ‘. When this kind of medicines gets easily available then, obviously it will results into the wrong practice of the medication. This review article emphasize on e-pharmacy vs conventional pharmacy i.e. what is e-pharmacy, how does work is it safe today, online pharmacy is a boon or bane, what is conventional pharmacy Difference between online pharmacy and conventional pharmacy. etc.
Efectos del entrenamiento de la fuerza en la composición corporal de mujeres adultas mayores
Authors: León Izquierdo Valeria , Salamanca Alfonso Jeniffer , Suárez Alba Juan
Published: March 2022

Según Falsarella et al., en el 2015 se han realizado estudios en la composición corporal en adultos mayores destacando que existen cambios biológicos por el envejecimiento. Como alternativa existen métodos como el entrenamiento de la fuerza que revierten dichos procesos fisiológicos con el fin de generar una buena calidad de vida. Para la metodología 14 mujeres adultas mayores fueron seleccionadas de manera aleatoria, donde ejecutaron un entrenamiento con máquinas isoinerciales del ejercicio de sentadilla. Esto se llevó a cabo por 8 semanas efectuado una vez por semana, realizándolo de 3 a 4 series de 12 repeticiones y llevando a cabo una práctica con el ejercicio de sentadilla con el dispositivo isoinercial (RSP squat, España). Se encontró una diferencia significativa sobre el porcentaje de masa muscular del GE. Además, no se encontraron diferencias sobre la variable de porcentaje graso. Como conclusión, el entrenamiento isoinercial en la población de mujeres adultas mayores genera cambios sobre la masa muscular, a diferencia del porcentaje graso y de composición corporal de las participantes.
La enseñanza de la literatura colombiana como mediación para abordar en perspectiva crítica las problemáticas socioculturales del país
Authors: Pongutá Esparza Leidy , Sierra Aguirre Zaily , Blanco Corredor Claudia , Muñoz Barriga Andrea , López Díaz Rodolfo
Published: March 2022

El proyecto de investigación hace parte de la maestría en docencia y pertenece al macroproyecto “El desarrollo del pensamiento crítico en la formación docente: experiencias educativas innovadoras”. El campo de trabajo es literatura colombiana, pensamiento crítico y educación. Parte de la necesidad de que los docentes reflexionen sobre su práctica pedagógica, en especial, en la importancia de promover el espíritu crítico en los estudiantes a través del análisis de la literatura colombiana. Lo anterior, realizando una lectura reflexiva que genere cuestionamientos sobre las problemáticas socioculturales que se han normalizado en el transcurso del tiempo. Por lo anterior, la propuesta se centró en la observación de 4 docentes de instituciones educativas, evidenciando la incidencia de estas temáticas en el pensamiento crítico de la población escolar. Otra razón es pensar en estrategias que le permitan al docente desarrollar la lectura crítica, al momento de usar textos que aborden las problemáticas socioculturales del país. Esta investigación se desarrolla en el paradigma cualitativo, en el cual se busca la comprensión de un fenómeno relacionado con un contexto y enmarcado en una realidad. Se han implementado la entrevista semiestructurada y la observación no participante como herramientas de recolección de información.
Análisis de la eficacia técnico-táctica del portero de fútbol sub-16 del torneo Futuras Estrellas
Authors: Martínez-Rubiano Diego , Lemos-Méndez Juan , Cortes-Sosa William , Becerra Patiño Boryi
Published: March 2022

El estudio de la eficacia técnico-táctica del portero de fútbol en competencia obedece a una necesidad metodológica en el entrenamiento del portero. Por ello la importancia de conocer su comportamiento en competencia. De lo anterior se realiza una investigación de carácter científico que permita determinar la eficacia de acciones técnico-tácticas de los porteros de fútbol sub-16 del torneo Futuras Estrellas de la ciudad de Bogotá, por medio del instrumento de observación ad hoc propuesto por Lapresa et al. (2018). Consta de una combinación de formato de campo y sistemas de categorías, que permite la reconstrucción de secuencias de las acciones técnico-tácticas en las que participa el portero durante el partido. La población analizada es de 16 porteros, los cuales fueron observados en la fase final del torneo, haciendo uso de material audiovisual. La recolección de datos es efectuada mediante el instrumento ya mencionado, que a su vez opera en el software Lince versión 1.4; del mismo modo son tratados en el software Microsoft Excel. Cabe resaltar que el tipo de observación es de carácter no participante. La investigación consta de un enfoque cuantitativo y un diseño metodológico observacional.
Labores domésticas
Authors: Vargas-Salgado Luisa , Pulido-Bernal Kevin , Quintero-Quevedo Amanda , Lancheros-Guerrero Valentina , Abarca-Gutiérrez Dorali , Ramos Vega Damaris
Published: March 2022

Los roles y estereotipos de género en las labores domésticas pasan desapercibidos debido a que el patrón sociocultural de las familias latinoamericanas se basa en el heteropatriarcado y la perpetuación de prácticas machistas. Por lo tanto, el objetivo principal radica en analizar las manifestaciones de estas problemáticas en las labores domésticas de 3 familias colombianas y 3 mexicanas. Así, se optó por una investigación cualitativa de alcance descriptivo y enfoque fenomenológico, usando la entrevista semiestructurada como técnica de recolección de datos y un proceso basado en la teoría fundamentada para su análisis con la ayuda de Atlas.ti 8. Se obtuvieron resultados que demuestran que la distribución equitativa de las labores domésticas es mayor cuando la familia está conformada por varias mujeres o los integrantes son jóvenes, en relación con el acceso a espacios de discusión social. Además, se hizo énfasis en las pautas de crianza como medio para disminuir la reproducción de las normas sociales de género, incluyendo el machismo descrito por los participantes en su forma más explícita, como la dominación y las violencias ejercidas por hombres sobre mujeres, siendo relacionado con la cultura latinoamericana, reflejando su prevalencia y repercusión en la vida de las personas sin importar su género.
Effect of Vasicular-Arbuscular Mycorrhiza (VAM) and PGPR on plant growth response of two cultivars of Chenopodium quinoa Willd (INIA – 427, INIA- 431) in both field and pot experiments
Authors: Prashanthi Sandepogu  , M. Mamatha
Published: March 2022

Experiments were conducted to approach the effect of interaction of Glomus mosseae, Glomus aggregatum (VAM) and Pseudomonas aeruginosa (PGPR) on the growth, percentage of mycorrhizal infection and plant growth parameters of Chenopodium quinoa Willd. Which belongs to Chenopodiacea family considered as a healthy food because of its good source of many nutrients, which when consumed with other foods can be an important part of a balanced diet. Quinoa is most known for its protein content compared to other plant foods. The present research work conducted at Telangana University, Nizamabad, Telangana state from November 2016 to March 2017. The research work carried by two cultivars of Chenopodium quinoa Willd. The two cultivars has shown highest yield and significant increase in N, P, K levels, plant dry weight, fresh weight and in total plant biomass and also estimated that the difference between grains yield per plant, protein content of the grains, weight of 100 grains over the control was recorded when the experimental plants were subjected to VAM or PGPR alone or in combination. VAM propogules were established successfully in sterile soils and the effectiveness of PGPR inoculants were appreciably increased in association with VAM. Especially dual infection of VAM and PGPR expressed a higher beneficial effect on root and shoot development, percentage of mycorrhizal infection and plant growth parameters than either inoculum alone.
APLICAÇÃO DA TEORIA DAS RESTRIÇÕES (TOC) EM UMA CÉLULA DE PRODUÇÃO UTILIZANDO SOFTWARE DE SIMULAÇÃO
Authors: Dos Santos Ceccagno Cristian , Hoose Anderson , Scheidmandel Nilo Alberto
Published: March 2022

A competição das empresas por participação no mercado tem confrontado os ambientes fabris com vários problemas que acabam limitando os seus ganhos. Neste sentido, este trabalho tem como objetivo aplicar a Teoria das Restrições em uma célula de manufatura com o uso de um software de simulação. O trabalho foi desenvolvido em uma empresa da região com atuação no setor industrial. A metodologia do trabalho tem um delineamento quantitativo, com objeto de estudo em uma célula de produção de uma indústria de máquinas e implementos agrícolas, que foi escolhida de forma intencional devido ao alto índice de atrasos de entrega. Fez-se o uso da ferramenta de simulação computacional para prever os gargalos dentro do ambiente fabril, através da aplicação dos cinco passos da Teoria das Restrições. Com a correta inserção dos dados no software, foram encontrados indicadores que possibilitaram a análise de vários cenários. Entre eles destaca-se principalmente o início do atendimento da demanda mensal, a redução dos custos operacionais, redução de 88,24% do volume de estoque, aumento de 55,51% da capacidade produtiva do gargalo inicial.
GERENCIAMENTO DE ESTOQUE
Authors: Martins de Melo Enderson , Hoose Anderson , Scheidmandel Nilo Alberto
Published: March 2022

A correta gestão de compras busca diminuir as perdas, obsolescência ou deterioração dos insumos, que são fundamentais para o equilíbrio econômico e financeiro das empresas e instituições. Diante do exposto, o objetivo do estudo é a aplicação do modelo de Lote Econômico de Compra em um estoque de medicamentos veterinários de uma Instituição de Ensino, visando a aquisição da quantidade correta de materiais em cada pedido e atender a demanda. A metodologia de pesquisa classifica-se como exploratória e quali-quantitativa, identificando com o uso da curva ABC os principais itens estocados no almoxarifado de medicamentos veterinários, sendo aplicado em um único produto. É caracterizado como estudo de caso, pois foi aplicada em uma única Instituição. Os resultados da aplicação do modelo de classificação da curva ABC e os cálculos do lote econômico de compras evidenciam a importância de conhecer a quantidade ideal do produto a ser solicitado, sendo em lotes com 800 unidades, com 12 aquisições ao longo do ano e 6% no aumento do custo de estocagem em relação ao ponto ótimo.
TEORIA DAS FILAS APLICADA À AGENDA DE ATIVIDADES DE UMA EMPRESA DE TELECOM
Authors: Arnold Siveris Jonathan , Farias André Cristiano , Linn Rupenthal Ivete
Published: March 2022

Empresas de telecomunicações possuem grandes demandas de trabalho e buscam oferecer serviços com agilidade e qualidade de maneira a atender seus consumidores. Porém podem ocorrer variações nas solicitações, a concentração de atendimentos pode ocorrer em períodos distintos, não havendo regularidade na quantidade de atendimentos por determinados momentos, todavia, em outras situações há acumulo de serviços ou a necessidade da realização de atividades com um grau de urgência maior. Estas oscilações nos atendimentos são fomentadas substancialmente por fatores externos. Nesta perspectiva, é imprescindível adequar a agenda de serviços dos provedores de modo a atender as necessidades do consumidor, observando aos prazos convencionados pela ANATEL. Neste sentido, intercorreu em uma empresa de telecomunicações localizada ao noroeste do RS, estudo com propósito de identificar e analisar variações de demanda, propondo através da aplicação da teoria das filas, parâmetros para tomadas de decisões, objetivando identificar períodos ociosos e de sobrecargas das equipes. Como problemática, procurou-se verificar como a sazonalidade e a ação de fatores externos interferem no tempo de espera, na variabilidade da demanda, na mão de obra necessária para garantir a excelência no serviço a um prazo adequado a necessidade do cliente. A coleta dos dados necessários transcorreu mediante pesquisa documental e consultas ao sistema ERP da empresa.
Prevalence of Diabetes Mellitus and Impaired Glucose Tolerance in Patients with Covid-19
Authors: Samin Kashif Ali , Ullah Sami , Amjad Zahra , Kumar Arjan , Jabbar Uzma , Tahir Ibrahim Muhammad
Published: March 2022

Objective: The aim of this study is to determine the prevalence of diabetes mellitus and impaired glucose tolerance in patients with COVID-19. Study Design:Cross-sectional study Place and Duration:Conducted at department of Medicine, Khyber Teaching Hospital (KTH),Peshawer and Avicenna Teaching Hospital, Lahorefor the duration from July 2020 to December 2020. Methods: There were one hundred and fifteen patients of both genders had coronavirus disease were included in this study.Patients ranged in age from 25 to 80 years.After obtaining informed written permission, we collected detailed demographic information on all of the registered patients, including their age, gender, BMI, educational attainment and place of residence. All of the patients had their blood tested for corona disease using RT-PCR. After screening positive (fasting capillary glucose >100 mg/dl and 200 mg/dl) and each sixth consecutive negative (fasting capillary glucose <100 mg/dl) subjects, the 75-g oral glucose tolerance test was administered. The SPSS 23.0 software was used for analyzing of data. Results:Included patients had mean age 59.4±12.55 years with mean body mass index 29.12±11.76 kg/m2. There were 70 (60.9%) male patients and 45 (38.1%) females. Majority of the patients were illiterate 65 (56.5%) and 49 (42.6%) patients were from urban areas. Most common co-morbidities were hypertension, hyperlipidemia, chronic kidney disease and coronary artery disease. We found 62 (53.9%) patients had diabetes mellitus in which majority of the cases were pre-existing. Frequency of impaired glucose tolerance was found among 26 (22.6%) cases in which majority of the cases had pancreatic cancer. 28 (24.4%) cases had intubation. Overall mortality was found among 18 (15.3%) cases. Conclusion:This research found that people with diabetes and poor glucose metabolism are more likely to have severe Covid-19. A previously undiagnosed symptom of primary infection has been linked to a disorder in glucose metabolism. Pathways through which SARS-CoV-2 affects glucose metabolism must be investigated if disease aetiology is to be fully understood. Keywords:Coronavirus, DM, IGT, Co-morbidities, Mortality
Compare the Mean Magnesium Level among Diabetic and Non-Diabetic Patients Presenting with Myocardial Infarction in a Tertiary Care Hospital
Authors: Bhatti Irfan , Baig Wasif , Azhar Salman , Rafique Muhammad Aamir , Munir Talha , Balouch Varda
Published: March 2022

Objective: To compare the mean magnesium level among diabetic and non-diabetic patients presenting with myocardial infarction in a tertiary care hospital. Study Design: Descriptive study Place and Duration: Conducted at Emergency department, Punjab Institute of Cardiology, Lahore during the period from 5th June 2018 to 4th December 2018. Methodology: The non-probability purposive sampling technique was used in this study. Informed consent was obtained from all patients and study protocol was explained. Under aseptic conditions, venous blood samples were obtained from cases at the time of presentation in emergency department. Samples were sent to laboratory of hospital to assess magnesium level. Serum magnesium level was measured by using standard chemical analyzer. Reports were read to note serum magnesium level (as per operational definition). Data was collected by the researcher himself. Both groups were compared using independent sample t test to compare mean serum magnesium level in both groups. A p value <0.05 was taken as significant. Results: The mean age of the patients was noted as 45.56±8.78 years, 70% patients were males whereas 30% patients were females. In this study the DM was observed in 60% patients whereas it was not observed in 40% patients.The mean value of serum magnesium level of the patients was 1.60±0.53 mg/dl. Mean serum magnesium value in diabetic group was 1.36±0.56 mg/dl whereas the mean serum magnesium value in non-diabetic group was 1.96±0.21 mg/dl. Statistically there is highly significant difference was found between the values of serum magnesium values and study groups i.e. p-value=0.000. Conclusion: Thus according to the findings of this study we have come to know that the incidence of DM is high in MI patients. Moreover, low magnesium levels have been observed in diabetic patients. Keywords: Serum Magnesium level, Myocardial Infarction, MI, Diabetes Mellitus, DM, HBA1C
Attitude, Anxiety Level and Psychological Readiness of the Community Residents during the Covid-19 Pandemic in Ras Al Khaimah Emirate: A Cross-Sectional Study
Authors: El-Kader Rabab G. Abd , Mohamed Mona Gamal
Published: March 2022

Introduction: Positive attitudes and psychological preparedness of community to the prevention of COVID-19 are crucial. Aim: to assess the public's attitudes, anxiety levels, and psychological readiness during the COVID-19 pandemic in Ras Al Khaimah, United Arab Emirates. Methods: A Cross-sectional study conducted on a sample of the public of different age groups attending Primary Health Centres from September to December 2020. To recruit the study participants who fulfilled the inclusion criteria, convenience sampling technique was used. Self- made questionnaire was used to measure the level of anxiety, attitude and psychological readiness of the public. Results: Social media was used as a main source of information about the pandemic by more than two-third of the participants. Over half of the study group had low anxiety level, and more than two third of them had a positive attitude. Concerning psychological readiness about the pandemic, more than two third of the participants were psychologically readied. A positive link was found with a statistically significant difference (P<0.05) between the age of the study participants, their anxiety, attitude and psychological readiness. Conclusion: A positive correlation was discovered between the study group attitude, anxiety and psychological readiness. Continuous raising the community’s awareness and maintaining their attitude regarding COVID-19 prevention, to ensure healthy and positive attitude the introduction and strict implementation of sanctions and regulations are very important to be developed and sustained over time. Keywords: COVID-19, Anxiety, Psychological readiness, Attitude, Pandemic
Law, economy and legal consciousness at work
Authors: Dukes Ruth , Kirk Eleanor
Published: March 2022

Building on earlier work, we state the case for an economic sociology of labour law which recognises and investigates the co-constitutive nature of law and the economy. Reviewing recent literature which shares this ambition, we argue that an important element of a co-constitutive theory of law and the economy is an understanding of the ‘legal consciousness’ of economic actors, meaning, in essence, their participation in the construction of legality or legalities, defined here as social structures which both enable and constrain actors. While a small number of studies have sought to understand the legal consciousness of workers, none that we are aware of has investigated the legal consciousness of human resource managers. This is a significant omission. Drawing on existing research in the field, we demonstrate the importance of human resource management (HRM) as a site where legalities can become bound up with other, especially market-focused and managerial, rationales, with significant consequences for compliance and enforcement. As a first step towards understanding the legal consciousness of human resource managers, we then situate HRM within a context of contradictory professional discourses and ideologies, and of processes of justification and legitimation of contemporary capitalism.
Informality, conditionality and property rights in European economic governance: Case note to CJEU Council v K Chrysostomides & Co and Others
Authors: Comparato Guido
Published: March 2022

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As contribuições da Fenomenologia-Hermenêutica para pesquisas em Educação
Authors: Albuquerque Kelly Cristina Costa , Portilho Evelise Maria Labatut
Published: March 2022

Este artigo objetiva apresentar a fenomenologia e a hermenêutica, de forma breve, a fim de suscitar estudos mais aprofundados da sua aplicabilidade nas pesquisas científicas, em especial em educação. A fenomenologia é uma teoria filosófica, criada por Husserl (1989), empregada hoje em várias ciências e referência para o estudo do conhecimento e para pesquisas científicas, enquanto fundamentação metodológica. Posteriormente, esta foi unida à hermenêutica para atender ao que Heidegger (1988) colocou como a necessidade de compreensão e não apenas de reflexão, trazendo à tona uma nova visão dos fenômenos identificados nas pesquisas. Este estudo é de natureza bibliográfica e teve como procedimentos metodológicos o levantamento dos principais escritos dos filósofos citados e de outras obras que abordavam a temática. Observou-se que a fenomenologia e a hermenêutica, mesmo que em determinados momentos divergentes, têm muito a contribuir para a produção do conhecimento, quando unidas, trazendo uma visão compreensiva dos fenômenos, atendendo integralmente às necessidades de determinados tipos de pesquisas, como as voltadas à educação.
Accuracy of Xpert MTB/RIF assay in diagnosis of tuberculosis a comparison to culture
Authors: Rishi Saqib , Hakak Rubeena , Dewani Safura
Published: March 2022

Culture method is the most sensitive and specific method for the detection of Mycobacterium tuberculosis. Despite this, cultures are highly prone to contamination and the process can still take several days and does require expensive equipment, strict biosafety practices and well trained technical staff .Among the currently available Nucleic Acid Amplification Tests (NAAT), the Xpert MTB/RIF Assay (CB-NAAT), the LINE Probe Assay (LPA) and the Loop-Mediated Isothermal Amplification (LAMP) are endorsed by WHO for in vitro diagnosis of TB. The present study was carried out to assess the performance of CB-NAAT (Cepheid GeneXpert®) system for the diagnosis of MTB in both pulmonary and extra pulmonary specimens, within the demographic area of south Kashmir, India. Materials and methods: In this study Pulmonary & extra pulmonary specimens received at the Microbiology laboratory, from the new clinically suspected tuberculosis patients were used. The samples received at the laboratory were divided into three portions, one part each was used for AFB direct smear preparation, CB-NAAT and culture, respectively. A smear was reported positive if either the direct or the concentrated smear showed the presence of AFB. The concentrates were cultured on LJ media and incubated for up to 8 weeks.
Mineralization of the Bayan Obo Rare Earth Element Deposit by Recrystallization and Decarbonation
Authors: Wei Chun-wan , Deng Miao , Xu Cheng , Chakhmouradian Anton R. , Smith Martin P. , Kynicky Jindrich , Song Wen-lei , Chen Wei , Fu Bin
Published: March 2022

The genesis of the Bayan Obo giant rare earth element (REE) deposit has been debated for several decades. Here, we report the isotopic effects of dynamic recrystallization in the H8 carbonatite, which is the principal ore carrier in the deposit. We studied fresh drill core to a depth of 1.78 km and documented the elemental and C-O-Sr isotope evolution of rock-forming dolomite during its deformation and reaction with fluids. The precursor dolomite and the products of its recrystallization differ in δ13CVienna-PeeDee Belemnite (V-PDB) (–1.09 to 2.37 vs. –3.59 to 0.79‰, respectively) and 87Sr/86Sr (0.70241–0.70394 vs. 0.70288–0.71409, respectively), and show a similar δ18Ovienna-standard mean ocean water (V-SMOW) range (10.3–16.9‰). The strong negative shift in δ13CV-PDB indicates that, locally, there was as much as 40% loss of CO2 from the precursor dolomite, although most of the recrystallized dolomite experienced decarbonation on a smaller scale. Clumped monazite grains associated with apatite in paragenetically similar samples yielded variable in situ Th-Pb dates (980–340 Ma), whereas those in monomineralic veinlets give a consistent age of ~400 Ma and consistent initial Nd isotope ratios. This indicates that the wide range of dates may not represent real REE depositional events and that the primary REE minerals deposited in the Mesoproterozoic underwent isotopic reequilibration and REE remobilization in the mid-Paleozoic. Recrystallization and decarbonation of dolomite in the H8 unit were facilitated by its reaction with subduction-derived silica- and halogen-rich fluid, genetically linked to plate-convergence processes along the northern margin of the North China craton, and did not require an influx of REEs from an external source.
Consequences of Restricting Tramadol Dispensing in Iraqi Private Healthcare Facilities
Authors: Mohammed Samer Shukur , Mustafa Wael Waleed , Younis Manal Mohammed
Published: March 2022

Background and aim: Tramadol is a codeine analogue with less analgesic power than morphine but with better abuse potential. However, chronic use is associated with different adverse effects like anxiety, euphoria, nervousness, insomnia, depression, and agitation. In this study, we assessed the outcome behind the restriction on dispensing Tramadol in private health sectors in Iraq. Methods: We look at tramadol data from VigiBase data searches and the Individual Case Safety Reports (ICSR) that are formally supported by the WHO worldwide database. All complaints were evaluated using Vigilyze data mining and computing IC25 to assess the strength of the link between Tramadol and the adverse reactions it causes, as well as to compare them to other records from around the world. Results: For patients who used tramadol in a variety of dose forms, 184 instances were gathered over the course of seven years by the Iraqi Pharmacovigilance Center. There were 32 cases of hyperhidrosis, which occurred when tramadol was used alone, 47 incidents of vomiting, and 67 cases of nausea. Many adverse effects, including chest pain, hyperhidrosis, headache, dyspnea, and constipation, are more common in Iraqi records than in internationally known instances. Other side effects, such as vomiting, hallucination, vertigo, respiratory depression, and chills, were found to be milder than previously reported. There were no deaths in any of the instances that were recorded during this time period. Conclusion: The number of reported tramadol-induced adverse events has fallen significantly, which can be attributed to the ministry of health restricting tramadol dispensing and enabling public hospitals to only dispense it under medical monitoring.
Organizational Culture and Workplace Communication: The Relationship of Organizational Culture and Leader-Member Exchange
Authors:   Hong Kong Baptist University, Qian Yue
Published: March 2022

Organizational culture and the leader-member exchange (LMX) were two recognized factors that can influence the job satisfactory, working out come and even the success of a modern company. This study aims at investigating how organizational communication can influence the leader-member exchange. By deeply observation and interviewing leaders and members in a Chinese company-Smart Education Company, the study finds out that a powerful but still benevolent boss has the most impact on the exchange process. Other different cultural dimensions can influence the leader-member exchange in different ways. All kings of exchange can be influenced by organizational culture.
The Impact of Flipgrid in Students’ Learning Experience at Higher Learning Institution
Authors: Hsbollah Hafizah Mohamad
Published: March 2022

Student-generated videos have been accepted as part of interactive learning activities in the classroom. The aim of this study is to provide insights into the impact of Flipgrid, which is an interactive social learning platform for student-generated videos, on students’ learning experience. The research design follows five principles of the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (SoTL). This study focused on how students generate their own understanding of the concepts they learnt and shared through the Flipgrid application, using generative learning theory as its underlying foundation. A total number of 117 students who enrolled in the Accounting System Analysis and Design course in a university participated in this study. Data were collected using the students’ written reflections. The findings of this study revealed that the student-generated video through Flipgrid contributed to the positive students’ learning experience. In this regard, it boosted the confidence level, improved the understanding of the topic’s content, a fun learning activity, and others, such as improved students’ video editing skills. The outcomes offer insights into how Flipgrid can be used and beneficial for the learning activity.
Early Childhood Education of Children with Special Needs in Malaysia: A Focus on Current Issues, Challenges, and Solutions
Authors: Saari Erni Marlina , Abdul Aziz Nor Azah , Rasli Roznim Mohamad , Mustafa Mazlina Che , Md Yassin Sopia
Published: March 2022

This study aims to examine issues, challenges, and solutions concerning the current practices of teachers and operators of early childhood education teachers and operators of both public and private sectors in Malaysia. This research was based on a qualitative method involving a series of interviews, which were carried out at the Department of National Unity and Integration (Jabatan Perpaduan Negara dan Integrasi Nasional, JPNIN), the Department of Social Welfare (Jabatan Kebajikan Masyarakat, JKM), the Community Development Department (Jabatan Kemajuan Masyarakat, KEMAS), and several public and private preschools (for children aged 5-6 years) and childcare centers (for children aged 1 – 4 years).  The sample of the study consisted of xxx practitioners, namely teachers, supervisors, operators, trainees, and officers, who were selected from several TASKA and TADIKA centers in Malaysia. In this study, Malaysia’s provisional Early Childhood Career Educator (ECCE) National Quality Framework (NQF) was analyzed, which helped highlight four critical standards relating to leadership, organization and management, children’s experiences, and learning opportunities, which have become a major concern among practitioners. Through the interviews, the researchers were able to record and interpret ECCE teachers’ perceptions of the need for a policy that emphasizes their professional and career development. As revealed in this study, practitioners had to face a host of challenges and issues relating to leadership, organization and management, children’s experiences, and learning opportunities, which could adversely affect their current practices. In tandem, several solutions were identified to help them overcome such problems. In summation, the findings suggest that teaching children with special learning needs can be extremely challenging that entails all concerned to take appropriate measures, with each party having to focus on its role to help provide equal access to education to all children. Surely, through concerted efforts, special needs education in Malaysia can be further improved to help children with learning disabilities to learn as efficacious as their mainstream counterparts.
Application of Rasch Measurement Model to Analyze Instrument of Quality of Early Childhood Care and Education in Malaysia
Authors: Mat Nashir Irdayanti , Che Rus Ridzwan , Mustafa Mazlina Che , Imam Ma’arof Nurul Nazirah , Md Yassin Sopia , Yusoff Abdullah
Published: March 2022

This study aims to identify the validity and reliability between constructs from peer-to-peer perspective regarding the quality of early childhood care and education in Malaysia. Following the process of modification and fining, this questionnaire consists of four constructs with 60 items. The findings evidently showed that this study is significant in exploring children’s early development which influences human behaviors and practices as they reach adulthood. Therefore, the findings of this study aspire to help the stakeholders involved in early childhood education to investigate the appropriate methods, approaches or techniques to elevate the early childhood education in Malaysia. It is hoped that the moral values vastly shared on social media are put into practice and fathomed by the society to be able to curb and control the social problems among Malaysian societies.
Validity and Reliability of Survey Items in Employer Perspective Construct on the Quality of ECCE: Rasch Measurement Model Analysis
Authors: Madzlan Noor Alhusna , Che Rus Ridzwan , Mustafa Mazlina Che , Md Yassin Sopia
Published: March 2022

This paper examines and verifies the reliability of a survey instrument on the long term impact of early childhood and childcare education (ECCE) toward human capital development. The survey consists of separate questionnaires based on four perspectives; Individual Success, Peers, Parents and Employer perspective. This study highlights the reliability of item constructs from the employer perspective questionnaire distributed in the pilot study. This instrument was developed based on 56 items, and was further categorised into three sub-constructs; 1) individual character, 2) soft skills; and 3) good citizenship. Rasch Measurement Model analysis supported by Winsteps software version 3.73 was utilised to examine reliability of item and person, polarity of item and suitability of item. Findings from analysis of reliability of item indicated that Individual Character subconstruct showed a good level of reliability, whilst Soft Skills and Good Citizenship subconstructs showed reliability below par. Further analysis on polarity of item indicated all items scored positive values to measure the construct. While analysis on item fit revealed that a total of 6 items from the three subconstructs were discarded as they did not meet the criteria specified in the Rasch Model.