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Análisis de las tendencias educativas con relación al desarrollo de las competencias digitales
Authors: Harris Bonet Paola , Romero Romero Gladys , Harris Bonet María Alejandra , Llanos Díaz Rossana
Published: June 2022

The crisis caused by COVID19 brought with it a new paradigm in the educational field. Plans became necessary to adequately take advantage of all the benefits offered by technology in this field, but it also highlighted the huge training gaps that limited the good performance of some academic activities. The effect of this has attracted the interest of public and private institutions to investigate and promote the digital competencies of this generation. This article will analyze some of the main educational trends that have been generated in recent years such as: Artificial Intelligence, Mixed and Hybrid Educational Models, Open Educational Resources and Extended Reality. The analysis of each of them shows how, some references cited in the literature, allow highlighting the essential characteristics that must be developed in the digital competences required in professionals for the future in each of these technological trends. The results of this analysis describe the incidence of the good use of technological resources for mediation in the teaching-learning processes, from the perspective of teachers and students, as well as the possibility of building knowledge through the permeabilization of new technological resources.

La crisis ocasionada por el COVID19 trajo consigo un nuevo paradigma en el campo educativo. Se hicieron necesarios planes para aprovechar adecuadamente todas las ventajas que ofrece la tecnología en este campo, pero también puso en evidencia las enormes brechas formativas que limitaron el buen desempeño de algunas actividades académicas. El efecto de esto ha llamado el interés de instituciones públicas y privadas para investigar y promover las competencias digitales de esta generación. En este artículo se analizarán algunas de las principales tendencias educativas que se vienen generando en los últimos años como: la Inteligencia Artificial, los Modelos Educativos Mixtos e Híbridos, los Recursos Educativos Abiertos y la Realidad Extendida. El análisis de cada uno de ellos evidencia cómo, algunos referentes citados en la literatura, permiten resaltar las características esenciales que se deben desarrollar en las competencias digitales que requieren en los profesionales de cara al futuro en cada una de estas tendencias tecnológicas. Los resultados de este análisis describen la incidencia del buen uso de los recursos tecnológicos para la mediación en los procesos de enseñanza aprendizaje, desde la perspectiva de docentes y estudiantes, así como la posibilidad de construir conocimiento a través de la permeabilización de los nuevos recursos tecnológicos.
Self-esteem, emotional and behavioral problems, and psychopathology in children with somatic symptoms and related disorders
Authors: UZUN CİCEK Ayla , UCUZ İlknur , ABANOZ Elif , SARI Seda Aybüke , NEMMEZİ KARACA Sanem , DOMBAYCI Özge
Published: June 2022

ABSTRACT

Objective: There are few studies in the literature on somatic symptoms and related disorders (SSRD) in children. The aim of this study is to investigate emotional and behavioral difficulties, self-esteem, psychopathology, and clinical characteristics in children with somatic symptoms.

Method: This study included 44 children with recurrent and distressing somatic complaint(s) and 49 healthy children. The diagnosis of SSRD was evaluated in detail according to DSM-5 criteria. Self-esteem, emotional and behavioral difficulties, and somatization were assessed using the Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale (RSES), Strengths and Difficulties Questionnaire (SDQ), and Children's Somatization Inventory (CSI-24), respectively.

Results: Children with somatization had significantly greater rates of having at least one comorbid mental disorder, emotional symptoms scores, and peer relationship problems. On the other hand, these children's prosocial behavior scores (Strengths Score), self-esteem scores, and academic performance were significantly lower than the control group. In addition, children with SSRD had more disadvantaged familial characteristics such as low father education, high family history of psychiatric and medical illness and somatization, high marital problems, and domestic violence.

Conclusions: This study revealed that somatization in children is associated with increased emotional, peer, and academic problems and psychopathology rates, and low self-esteem and prosocial behaviors. In clinical practice, it would be advisable to evaluate thoroughly children with SSRD in terms of familial disadvantages, emotional, peer, and academic problems, and psychopathology, rather than focusing solely on somatic symptoms.
Evaluation of the Effectiveness of Glasgow Coma Scale and Parameters in the Decision Phase of Rapid Sequence Intubation in Altered Mental Status Developing During the Emergency Room Follow-up of Non-Traumatic Patients
Authors: ÇINAROĞLU Osman , YAMANOĞLU Adnan , PAYZA Umut , KAYALI Ahmet , ACAR Hüseyin , KARAALİ Rezan , TOPAL Fatih
Published: June 2022

Öz

Glasgow koma skalası (GKS), acil serviste hızlı ardışık entübasyona (HAE) karar vermede en önemli parametrelerden biridir. Bu çalışmanın amacı, acil servise getirilen travmatik olmayan hastalarda HAE kararları vermede GKS'nın ve parametrelerinin her birinin etkinliğini belirlemektir.

yöntemler

Bu prospektif gözlemsel çalışma, yılda yaklaşık 250.000 hasta kabul eden üçüncü basamak bir eğitim ve araştırma hastanesinin acil servisinde yürütülmüştür. HAE endikasyonu olan hastalarda entübasyona karar vermede GKS ve GKS parametrelerinin değeri Pearson χ2 testi ile karşılaştırıldı. GKS parametrelerinin kombinasyonlarının değerlendirilmesi için çok değişkenli lojistik regresyon analizi kullanıldı.

Bulgular

Toplam 276 hasta çalışmaya dahil edildi. Düşük motor yanıtlı kombinasyonlarda GKS 4-10 (dahil) olgularında mortalite oranlarının istatistiksel olarak anlamlı derecede yüksek olduğu bulundu. GKS skorlarından 3 ve 15 olan GKS skorları çıkarıldıktan sonra kalan 4-14 GKS skorları arasında 120 kombinasyon oluşturularak yapılan değerlendirmede motor skorlama mortalite için istatistiksel olarak daha anlamlıydı.

Sonuç

Olguların GKS toplam puanı ve GKS kombinasyonları arasında yapılan değerlendirmede motor yanıtın sözel yanıt ve göz yanıtı değerlendirmesine göre daha lineer ilerleme gösterdiği, diğer parametrelerin ise lineer olmadığı saptandı. Toplam GKS skorunda motor yanıt belirleyiciydi.
On ensuring stable natural gas supplies in China and Japan
Authors: Semenovich Kristina Sergeevna , Gao Yu
Published: June 2022

China and Japan are the two largest importers of natural gas in the world. Both countries have accelerated the reform of domestic natural gas markets and the establishment of domestic natural gas trading centers (natural gas hubs) in order to achieve carbon neutrality goals and ensure the security of domestic natural gas supplies. The conclusion of short- and medium-term contracts for the supply of liquefied natural gas (LNG) affected the execution of long-term contracts, the prices of which were tied to JCC. As a result, Chinese and Japanese natural gas buyers began to demand that international natural gas sellers, including Russia, use hub market prices. The article analyzes measures to ensure the security of natural gas supplies and reforms of domestic natural gas markets in China and Japan. The interrelations, advantages and disadvantages of long-term, short-term and spot contracts are highlighted. Based on the analysis of the court decision in the case of GNA v. Atlantic LNG, the conclusions of international arbitration practice on price revision clauses are summarized. The following conclusions are drawn： 1. Arbitration proceedings on the revision of prices contributes to the transition from a formula for calculating prices linked to the oil price index to a pricing mechanism based on various indices of natural gas hubs.2. When concluding a new long-term contract, it is proposed to comprehensively use the price index of the emerging shopping center, the spot price and the price formula calculated by JCC.3. A long-term contract still plays an integral role in ensuring safe natural gas supplies in extreme events (for example: a similar COVID-19 epidemic).
The history of the adoption and criticism of the law on the renovation of housing stock in Moscow
Authors: Pozhidaev Vitaliy Evgenyevich
Published: June 2022

In the context of the constant complication of civil turnover and the changing legislative regulation in this regard, the problem of guarantees of the inviolability of property is of serious importance. This situation is further complicated by the fact that a certain imbalance in the formed structure of the civil turnover of property rights is being introduced by large-scale socio-political projects, which include, in particular, the Program of Renovation of the housing stock in Moscow, initiated in 2017. This article reveals the prerequisites for the start of the housing renovation program in Moscow, analyzes the provisions of the first edition of Bill No. 120505-7, which introduces large-scale changes to the current regulation of civil, land, housing and urban development relations in connection with the renovation program. The scientific novelty of the article is determined by the specifics of the problem under study, which has not yet received proper understanding in the Russian legal science. The author attempts to systematically present a critical analysis of the first version of the renovation bill, highlight the main amendments and evaluate them from the point of view of eliminating gaps and contradictions. The key aspects of criticism of this draft law are noted, as well as the amendments made to the current version of the Law are evaluated for their sufficiency to eliminate gaps and contradictions identified in the first version of the bill. Conclusions are also drawn regarding potential areas for improving legislation on the renovation of housing stock in Moscow.
On the correlation of criminal sociology, criminology and sociology of criminal law
Authors: Chuklina Elena
Published: June 2022

The author of the article considers the problem of the correlation of such areas of legal science as criminal sociology, criminology and sociology of criminal law. There is still no consensus in the modern doctrine regarding the place in the system of legal science and the subject of these areas. Thus, some scientists identify criminal sociology with criminology, and others - with the sociology of criminal law. With the help of the historical and legal method, the author demonstrates the development of the sociological trend in Western and domestic legal thought, which took shape at the end of the XIX century in criminal sociology (in Western science - criminal sociology), or criminology.   Using logical and comparative methods, the author comes to the conclusion that the term "criminal sociology" is synonymous with criminology, which was used in Russian science at the end of the XIX century. The sociology of criminal law became the subject of scientific discussions already in the Soviet legal science in the 1970s and 1980s. The author joins the position of scientists that the sociology of criminal law serves as a section of criminal law, but states the absorption of criminology research issues included in the field of sociology of criminal law. The expediency of distinguishing the subject areas of criminology and sociology of criminal law is noted, leaving behind the latter the social conditionality and effectiveness of criminal norms, the improvement of criminal law and the practice of its application.
Practices of corporeality as a social and semantic basis of the concepts of "body" and "corporeality"
Authors: Rozin Vadim Markovich
Published: June 2022

The article separates the ideas and concepts of the body and physicality. The statements about the physicality of V. Podorogi and Ya. Chesnov are quoted as interesting, but requiring reflection. Comparison of ideas about love in different cultures allows us to formulate a hypothesis about physicality. The basis for breeding and understanding the phenomena of the body and physicality, according to the author, are the practices of physicality. The author characterizes the practices of corporeality, which allowed the culture to form such prerequisites of the body as "flesh", "kind-form", "corpse", "bone", "belly". To analyze the formation of the concept of the body, the author takes two cases ‒ the history of the creation by Praxiteles of the sculpture of naked Aphrodite and the formation of the canon of ballet dance by Louis XIV, the Sun King. At the same time, he shows that in the process of becoming corporeality, one can distinguish, firstly, the crystallization of a new anthropological image of reality (for example, the feeling of being a god or a hero), and secondly, the alignment of other mental structures under this image of corporeality (the formation of bodies of love, dancer, musician, karate, etc.), inthirdly, the unfolding of a new practice of corporeality, and fourthly, the awareness of new formations of corporeality and their consolidation in the language. Building a new physicality, on the one hand, involves the invention of schemes and other narratives (metaphors, symbols, stories), which entails the formation of a new reality, on the other hand, the restructuring of feelings under the influence of a change in reality. The complexity of understanding corporeality, according to the author, is partly explained by the inclusion of the way of grasping corporeality in thought in the process of becoming bodies.
TRANSFORMATION OF ART MEDIA DURING THE PANDEMIC PERIOD ASUMAN AYPEK ARSLAN
Authors: KURTOĞLU SİBEL , AYPEK ARSLAN ASUMAN
Published: June 2022

Tarih boyunca sanat eserinin üretim ve sergilenme aşamasında birçok değişim yaşanmıştır. Bu değişim süreçleri genelde toplumsal, ekonomik, sosyal, politik ve teknolojik olguların dönüşümü üzerinden gerçekleşmiştir. Özellikle sanatçının post-modern sanat görüşü veya sanat nesnesinin kazanmış olduğu farklı nitelikler bu değişimleri kanıtlayabilmektedir. Sanat nesnesinin yüzey üzerinden çıkarak farklı boyutlara evrimi, galeri-mekanların belirli alanlarla olan sınırlarının ortadan kalkması, küratörlerin sergi mekanlarını düzenleme sürecinin sanat pratikleri ile paralel olarak gelişim göstermesi, günümüz sanat anlayışının bir sonucudur. Yaşanan tüm gelişmeler çağın bir gereksinimi olarak gerçekleşmektedir. Yaşanan Covid-19 salgını küresel bir sorun olup beraberinde getirdiği birçok olguyu bir zorunluluk olarak yaşama kazandırmıştır. Bu sürecin sanata olan etkisi de sanat pratiklerinin ve sergilenme ortamlarının değişimi olarak düşünülmektedir. Pandemi döneminde sanatsal mekanların sanal ortama, balkonlara ve sokaklara taşınmasıyla interaktif sanat sergileri, balkon sergileri gibi yeni düzenlemeler gerçekleşmiş olup bu dönüşümün küratörler, sanatçılar ve izleyiciler üzerinde nasıl bir etki oluşturduğu araştırmanın problemini oluşturmuştur. Bu çalışmada, yaşanan salgın süreci ile birlikte sanal ortamlarda düzenlenen sanatsal etkinliklerin, küratörler ve izleyiciler bağlamında ne yönde bir etki oluşturduğu ortaya çıkmış olup sanatçının ve izleyicinin değişen rolleri irdelenmiştir. Araştırmanın kapsamı, Covid-19 salgın sürecinden günümüze kadar olan süreci ele alınarak küratörler, sanatçı, sergileme alanları ve izleyici perspektifinde sınırlandırılmıştır. Araştırma sürecinde birincil ve ikincil kaynaklardan yararlanılarak, yazılmış kaynak taramaları ve doküman incelemeleri yapılmıştır. Araştırma sonucunda pandemi sürecinin; sanatçının ifade biçimlerini değiştirerek, özellikle sergileme ve küratörler bünyesinde farklı değişkenler oluşturduğu saptanmıştır. Erişimin kolaylaştığı ancak duyulara hitap etmeyen sanal mekanların farklı getirileri olmuş, sanatçının eser üretimi ve sergileme aşamasında yaratıcı girişimleri gerçekleşmiş ve küratörler niteliklerini sanal mecralara entegre etmiştir
PSYCHO-SPATIAL REFLECTIONS OF URBAN TRANSFORMATION: THE CASE OF AYAZMA - BEZIRGANBAHCE IN ISTANBUL
Authors: KÖSEOĞU EMİNE , DURAL GİZEM , DURAL MESUT
Published: June 2022

Throughout history, urban space has undergone significant changes. From urban space to housing, the urban transformation has revealed important effects. In recent years, the issue of urban transformation has been frequently discussed with its social, psychological and economic aspects. In this study, it is aimed to examine the psycho-spatial reflections of urban transformation on the user. Houses designed for users who are placed in different regions as a result of large-scale transformations are designed by ignoring the intangible needs and habits of the user. As a result, users experience the problem of adaptation to the places they are placed in. In this case, two different attitudes are exhibited. Users try to continue to maintain their old habits in spite of the changing space, or they intervene in the space to make the space fit for their habits. In this sense, the experiences of Ayazma and Bezirganbahce Houses are examined and user opinions are evaluated through qualitative research. In this context, semi- structured interviews are conducted with the participants (n=8) that resident in Bezirganbahce Houses to measure the satisfaction. This method enables the asking of additional questions with which the subject could be deeply analyzed depending on the course of the interview. The results obtained were analyzed by thematic analysis method. Results basicly show that residents try to pursue their cultural habits through changing the primary or given functions of the spaces they are settled in. Urban transformation may lead to socio-psychological problems. The pace of urban transformation and failure to take into account the user culture and needs resulted in psycho-spatial processes not to function properly. It is important to examine the cultural and individual needs of the users in the large-scale urban interventions to be carried out in the next years and to take into account the findings of the investigations conducted in the implementation phase.
A native chemical chaperone in the human eye lens
Authors: Serebryany Eugene , Chowdhury Sourav , Woods Christopher N , Thorn David C , Watson Nicki E , McClelland Arthur A , Klevit Rachel E , Shakhnovich Eugene I
Published: June 2022

Cataract is one of the most prevalent protein aggregation disorders and still the most common cause of vision loss worldwide. The metabolically quiescent core region of the human lens lacks cellular or protein turnover; it has therefore evolved remarkable mechanisms to resist light-scattering protein aggregation for a lifetime. We now report that one such mechanism involves an unusually abundant lens metabolite, myo-inositol, suppressing aggregation of lens crystallins. We quantified aggregation suppression using our previously well-characterized in vitro aggregation assays of oxidation-mimicking human γD-crystallin variants and investigated myo-inositol’s molecular mechanism of action using solution NMR, negative-stain TEM, differential scanning fluorometry, thermal scanning Raman spectroscopy, turbidimetry in redox buffers, and free thiol quantitation. Unlike many known chemical chaperones, myo-inositol’s primary target was not the native, unfolded, or final aggregated states of the protein; rather, we propose that it was the rate-limiting bimolecular step on the aggregation pathway. Given recent metabolomic evidence that it is severely depleted in human cataractous lenses compared to age-matched controls, we suggest that maintaining or restoring healthy levels of myo-inositol in the lens may be a simple, safe, and globally accessible strategy to prevent or delay lens opacification due to age-onset cataract.
A dual-target herbicidal inhibitor of lysine biosynthesis
Authors: Mackie Emily RR , Barrow Andrew S , Christoff Rebecca M , Abbott Belinda M , Gendall Anthony R , Soares da Costa Tatiana P
Published: June 2022

Herbicides with novel modes of action are urgently needed to safeguard global agricultural industries against the damaging effects of herbicide-resistant weeds. We recently developed the first herbicidal inhibitors of lysine biosynthesis, which provided proof-of-concept for a promising novel herbicide target. In this study, we expanded upon our understanding of the mode of action of herbicidal lysine biosynthesis inhibitors. We previously postulated that these inhibitors may act as proherbicides. Here, we show this is not the case. We report an additional mode of action of these inhibitors, through their inhibition of a second lysine biosynthesis enzyme, and investigate the molecular determinants of inhibition. Furthermore, we extend our herbicidal activity analyses to include a weed species of global significance.
Sequential addition of neuronal stem cell temporal cohorts generates a feed-forward circuit in the Drosophila larval nerve cord
Authors: Wang Yi-wen , Wreden Chris C , Levy Maayan , Meng Julia L , Marshall Zarion D , MacLean Jason , Heckscher Ellie
Published: June 2022

How circuits self-assemble starting from neuronal stem cells is a fundamental question in developmental neurobiology. Here, we addressed how neurons from different stem cell lineages wire with each other to form a specific circuit motif. In Drosophila larvae, we combined developmental genetics (twin-spot mosaic analysis with a repressible cell marker, multi-color flip out, permanent labeling) with circuit analysis (calcium imaging, connectomics, network science). For many lineages, neuronal progeny are organized into subunits called temporal cohorts. Temporal cohorts are subsets of neurons born within a tight time window that have shared circuit-level function. We find sharp transitions in patterns of input connectivity at temporal cohort boundaries. In addition, we identify a feed-forward circuit that encodes the onset of vibration stimuli. This feed-forward circuit is assembled by preferential connectivity between temporal cohorts from different lineages. Connectivity does not follow the often-cited early-to-early, late-to-late model. Instead, the circuit is formed by sequential addition of temporal cohorts from different lineages, with circuit output neurons born before circuit input neurons. Further, we generate new tools for the fly community. Our data raise the possibility that sequential addition of neurons (with outputs oldest and inputs youngest) could be one fundamental strategy for assembling feed-forward circuits.
NAD kinase promotes Staphylococcus aureus pathogenesis by supporting production of virulence factors and protective enzymes
Authors: Leseigneur Clarisse , Boucontet Laurent , Duchateau Magalie , Pizarro-Cerda Javier , Matondo Mariette , Colucci-Guyon Emma , Dussurget Olivier
Published: June 2022

Nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide phosphate (NADPH) is the primary electron donor for reductive reactions that are essential for the biosynthesis of major cell components in all organisms. Nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide kinase (NADK) is the only enzyme that catalyzes the synthesis of NADP(H) from NAD(H). While the enzymatic properties and physiological functions of NADK have been thoroughly studied, the role of NADK in bacterial pathogenesis remains unknown. Here, we used CRISPR interference to knock down NADK gene expression to address the role of this enzyme in Staphylococcus aureus pathogenic potential. We find that NADK inhibition drastically decreases mortality of zebrafish infected with S. aureus. Furthermore, we show that NADK promotes S. aureus survival in infected macrophages by protecting bacteria from antimicrobial defense mechanisms. Proteome-wide data analysis revealed that production of major virulence-associated factors is sustained by NADK. We demonstrate that NADK is required for expression of the quorum-sensing response regulator AgrA, which controls critical S. aureus virulence determinants. These findings support a key role for NADK in bacteria survival within innate immune cells and the host during infection.
Status and Educational Attainment as Predictors of School Principals' Competencies in the Philippine Public Schools
Authors: Kintanar Gemma N.
Published: June 2022

Principals play the role as leaders of school management and are responsible for the outcome of the school. The essential focus of this study is to assess the level of the core competencies of principals in public elementary and secondary schools in Kidapawan City Division, Philippines, for the academic year 2015-2016. A descriptive correlation design was used and treated the level of significance using regression analysis. Findings showed that the level of principal 's competencies as perceived by themselves and teachers was PROFICIENT. The assessment on the level of principals ' core competencies does not differ significantly between self and that of the teachers according to the  context of the principal/school, technical and managerial capability, strategic management, inter and intrapersonal relationship and as the link to the community. The combined contribution of the principal 's socio-demographics does not significantly influence their level of core competencies. Status stood out as a significant predictor of technical and managerial ability. Results revealed that the best predictor of the competency on academic leadership and coaching is educational attainment. The study concludes that the level of core competence of principals could contribute to underperforming schools. It is alarming to note that the principals lack a continuing professional development.
Assessment of the Maritime General Education Curriculum, Admission Policy and Faculty Status towards a Proposed Maritime Program
Authors: Taberdo Ana Liza Gruspe
Published: June 2022

The Philippines Education Reform envisions the quality of Filipino graduates to be in parallel assessment along with competitors in regional and global employment communities and educational opportunities. Thus, the Maritime Educational Institutions are obliged to assess their present educational set-up and examine the necessary changes in its general education curriculum, admission policy and faculty status to ensure smooth transition with least disruption for the shift in AY 2018. Qualitative design using document analysis and interviews was utilized. Data revealed that subjecting the current maritime curriculum to the provisions of K+12 program and CHED Memo Order No 20. S.2013 will result to the reduction of general education courses from 64 units to 36 units.  English Speech Communication with IMO SMCP, World Geography and Maritime Economics should be added.  The current age requirement should be adjusted from 16-22 to 18-24 years old. Those from the STEM track and the maritime high school are best suited for the maritime courses.  A bridging program should be given to graduates of other tracks. The current admission test should include Philippine History and Culture, and Economics. The Human Resource Department should identify any administrative positions GE faculty may qualify or empower them in research activities.  The Maritime educational Institutions should revise the GE curriculum, admission policy and faculty status.
Level of Awareness, Preparedness and Readiness of the Technical - Vocational Education Institutions in the Implementation of the K to 12 Curriculum in Zamboanga Peninsula
Authors: Kong Jocelyn I.
Published: June 2022

The K-12 curriculum is the main focus of the educational system of the Philippines today. Technical-Vocational Education Institutions are mandated to offer the Technical-Vocational Livelihood Track of the K-12 curriculum. The study determined the level of awareness, preparedness and readiness of the Technical-Vocational Education Institutions (TVEI) in the implementation of the K-12 curriculum in Zamboanga Peninsula. The sample consisted of three hundred eight (308) faculty and staff of the selected TVEI in Zamboanga Peninsula for the School year 2014-2015. Both quantitative and qualitative research design using descriptive survey method and total enumeration sampling in the selection of the respondents was employed. A  Likert-Type questionnaire was used in the gathering of data. The findings showed that there was a significant relationship in the level of awareness, preparedness and readiness of the TVEI in the implementation of K-12 curriculum in terms of curriculum, faculty, equipment, facility, funding and infrastructure. However, there are still possible problems that the TVEI had identified in the implementation of the grades 11 and 12 as perceived by the respondents. These are lack of facilities and equipment, insufficient teachers' manual, poverty among students and lack of books. The study recommends that TVEI in Zamboanga Peninsula, partners with CHED, DepEd, TESDA and other agencies to offer or implement the K-12 curriculum in their institution starting school year 2016. TESDA motivates the different TechVoc institutions in terms of fundings and whichever support in assessing the curricular offerings offered by the institution.
Interactive Ilokano Mother Tongue-Based Courseware for Grade 1 Mathematics: Development and Usability
Authors: Guidang Excel Philip B. , Alagao Caren Q. , Alvarez Marygrace B. , Carreon Jhayzel Blanca T. , Alcalde Madelyn A. , Quintinita Lezlee L.
Published: June 2022

Tablets, Smartphones, and Phablet, attract so much the attention of pupils because of the things that they can do with these gadgets. The study developed a mother tongue-based courseware for Grade 1 Mathematics and undergone usability testing at the Abra State Institute of Sciences and Technology, Lagangilang, Abra, Philippines. It employed the descriptive and applied methods of research. Documentary analysis was used to identify the topics covered in Grade 1 mathematics. The ADDIE model was used to develop the courseware. Finally, a questionnaire that was designed to evaluate multimedia systems was adopted. The study found out that the topics covered in Grade 1 Mathematics of the ASIST-LS were divided into Quarters 1 and 2, and Quarters 3 and 4. Quarters 1 and 2 consist of Maysa Inggana Sangapulo, Sangapulo ket Maysa Inggana Duapulo, Duapulo ket Maysa Ingana Limapulo, Limapulo Inggana Sangagasut, Skip Counting by Twos, and Skip Counting by Tens. Quarters 3 and 4 consist of Addition, Shape, Using the Calendar, and Comparison of Things. The developed courseware provides pupils ability to repeat the topics and activities that lead them to master the lesson at their own pace. The usability survey result revealed that courseware was usable.
Hypertension Secondary to COVID-19 Leading to Posterior Reversible Encephalopathy Syndrome in a 13-year-old Male
Authors: Nelabhotla Saranya Sai Satya , Diggikar Pradnya , Gopal Prashant
Published: June 2022

Posterior Reversible Encephalopathy Syndrome (PRES) is a clinico-radiological condition defined by white matter vasogenic oedema predominantly affecting the posterior occipital and parietal lobes. A 13-year-old male presented with complaints of fever for 4 days.Upon evaluation, he turned out positive for COVID-19 with a Computed Tomography (CT) severity score of 5/25. Three days post admission (day 7 of illness), patient developed sudden onset of painless, diminution of vision in both eyes followed by two episodes of generalised tonic clonic seizures. Examination revealed a blood pressure of 180/110 mmHg. Characteristic Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) findings led to a diagnosis of PRES. Patient was treated with antiepileptics, antihypertensives and intravenous mannitol and made a complete recovery. Early identification, treatment of symptomatology and correction of the underlying cause are all key aspects of management.
Attitude of Kinnow Growers toward Drip Irrigation System in Haryana State, India
Authors: Kumar Rajnish , Kumar Rakesh , Godara A. K.
Published: June 2022

The study measured the attitudes of Kinnow growers towards Drip Irrigation System for Kinnow production. The study was conducted in purposively selected district of Sirsa and Hisar of state Haryana because of the maximum number of Kinnow growers under Drip Irrigation System. From each district, two blocks were selected also based on maximum number of Kinnow growers under Drip Irrigation System. After that 20 respondents were selected randomly from each selected block thus making a total sample of 80 respondents. An interview schedule consisting of measuring devise of dependent and independent variables along with the face data of responses were used for collecting responses of respondents. The data collected were tabulated, analyzed, Interpreted and meaningful inferences drawn. The study shows that majority of respondents (72.50%) had most favourable attitude towards Drip Irrigation System. On the technical aspect, the study indicates that more than two third of respondents (63.80%) had favourable attitude, 71.20 Per cent respondents belonging to favourable attitude towards economical aspect, more than half (57.50%) of the respondents had most favourable attitude towards social aspects, a majority of the respondents (83.70%) were found to have most favourable attitude towards input management aspect and nearly about two thirds (61.20 %) of the respondents had most favourable attitude towards water management aspect of Kinnow production under Drip Irrigation System.
Regulatory Journey of Vaccine Development in the Philippines
Authors: Takapur Bheemanna , V. Balamuralidhara , B .V. Chandan , Bhosle Ashwin
Published: June 2022

A vaccine is a biological preparation that induces active acquired immunity against a specific infectious disease. Vaccination is widely regarded as one of humanity's most significant achievements of the twentieth century. In terms of absolute significance, it is regarded as being on stake with some of the most significant medical science discoveries. vaccines for infectious diseases typically take years to develop because they are produced either by chemical inactivation of the virus or pathogen attenuation, processes that can take a long time to validate and also require the live pathogen.

Vaccines have been credited with reducing or eliminating a variety of infectious diseases, including smallpox, measles, and diphtheria. Vaccines proved to be timely interventions, particularly in countries such as the Philippines, where a large number of infectious diseases were prevalent. The Philippines FDA oversees the vaccine approval process in the Philippines.

Vaccines are subjected to rigorous testing and oversight throughout the development life cycle, from preclinical studies to post-licensure. To ensure vaccine quality, manufacturers must follow good manufacturing practises and control procedures.

This work attempted to outline the vaccine development journey and regulatory process beginning with the formulation and process development and concluding with commercialization (distribution).
Effect of Organic Manures, Sulphur and Foliar Application of Micronutrients (Zinc and Boron) on Growth and Yield of Mustard (Brassica juncea L.)
Authors: Ramya B. , Sampath O. , Mahesh N. , Saikumar R.
Published: June 2022

A field experiment was performed on growth and yield of mustard (Brassica juncea L.)” variety NRCHB-101 at Agricultural college, PJTSAU, Polasa, Jagtial, during spring 2021-2022. The soil of the experimental site was sandy clay loam in texture. The present research work was tested in randomized block design with 11 treatments comprising of different nutrient management practices i.e. T1: Control, T2: 100% NPK @60-40-40 NPK Kg ha-1, T3: 100% NPKS @60-40-40-40 NPKS Kg ha-1, T4: 100% NPK+ Vermicompost @2.5 t ha-1, T5: 100% NPK+ FYM @5 t ha-1, T6: 100% NPK+ Foliar spray of 0.5% Zinc-EDTA at flower initiation and at 50% flowering, T7: 100% NPKS + Foliar spray of 0.5% Zinc-EDTA at flower initiation and at 50% flowering, T8: 100% NPK + Foliar spray of 0.2% Boric acid at flower initiation and at 50% flowering, T9: 100% NPKS + Foliar spray of 0.2% Boric acid at flower initiation and at 50% flowering, T10: 100% NPK+ Foliar spray of 0.5% Zinc-EDTA and 0.2% Boric acid at flower initiation and at 50% flowering and T11: 100% NPKS+ Foliar spray of 0.5% Zinc-EDTA and 0.2% Boric acid at flower initiation and at 50% flowering. The results revealed that significantly higher plant height (174 cm), Leaf area index (LAI) (2.94), No. of primary branches plant-1 (10), No. of secondary branches plant-1 (19.3) dry matter accumulation (4260 kg ha-1) No. of siliquae plant-1 (189.33), seeds siliqua-1 (16.13), test weight (5.97 g), seed yield (1271 kg ha-1) and stover yield (3141 kg ha-1) with the application of 100% NPKS along with  foliar spray of 0.5% Zinc-EDTA and 0.2% Boric acid at flower initiation and at 50% flowering.
Response of Baby Corn (Zea mays L.) to Levels of Nitrogen and Detasseling
Authors: Vamshi O. , Sahoo S. C.
Published: June 2022

A field experiment was conducted during rabi season of 2020-21 to study the effect of levels of nitrogen and detasseling on yield and economics of baby corn. The experiment was laid out in split plot design with three replications comprising of six main plot treatments (0, 40, 80, 120, 160 and 200 kg N ha-1) and two sub plot treatments (with tassel and without tassel). Application of 160 kg N ha-1 produced 2.22 cobs plant-1, which was statistically similar with application of 200 kg N ha-1 (2.44). Application of 160 kg N ha-1 produced optimum weight (9.23 g cob-1) of dehusked baby corn. Detasseled plots produced in higher number of cobs plant -1(1.69) and heavier dehusked cobs (8.63 g) than the plants having tassel. The optimum yield of baby corn (2072 kg ha-1) was obtained with application of 160 kg N ha-1. Detasseling resulted in 8.4 per cent higher production of dehusked baby corn as compared with plots having tassel. But, the plots with tassel produced 10.3 per cent higher yield of green fodder as compared to the crop without tassel. The highest net return of Rs 155144 ha-1 was obtained from the treatment receiving 160 kg N ha-1. Detasseled plots gave 9.97 per cent higher net profit than the plots with tassel.
An Assessment of the Effect of COVID-19 on Credit Risk Management in Banking Industry: A Case of Selected Commercial Banks in Lusaka, Zambia
Authors: Sinkala Muchemwa , Imasiku Sepo , Mtayachalo George , Chanda Mwela C.
Published: June 2022

The Corona-virus disease (covid-19) affected most of the industries in the world including the banking industry. The study sought to assess the effect of Covid- 19 on credit management by Commercial Banks. Six commercial banks were sampled out of the total 19 banks operating in Zambia. The study collected primary data using an online-administered questionnaire. The data was analyzed using descriptive statistics and factor analysis. The study found that there an increase in the non performing loans at the beginning of the pandemic. However, the restructuring of these loan by the banks helped to reduce the number of non performing loans. Commercial banks should have a strategy in place to engage with borrowers as soon as they show signs of distress, and any issues should be adequately addressed. Good strategies can only be developed if banks are able to differentiate between viable, non-viable, and viable but distressed debtors at a granular level, grouping borrowers with similar characteristics and resolving them in a comparable way.
Deep Neural Network Approach Based Segmentation, Detection and Classification of Brain Tumor
Authors: Zaman Asim , Yu Ling , Din Nasir Ud , Ullah Kifayat , Hayat Qaisar
Published: June 2022

The segmentation, detection and extraction of malignant tumor regions from magnetic resonance (MR) images are challenging tasks in medical image analysis. Approaches based on machine and deep learning have been introduced, which performed better than traditional image processing methods. However, many approaches still show limited ability due to the complex dataset and image modalities. This study evaluated the deep learning approach's performance and traditional image processing algorithms for medical imaging segmentation, detection, and classification. The proposed system comprises multiple stages. The Median filters are used in the pre-processing step, and morphological operation and Otsu thresholding are used to segment MR images. Discrete Wavelet Transform (DWT) algorithm is considered in the extraction features, and their classification is executed by a convolutional neural network (CNN) and support vector machine (SVM) algorithms. The Mat lab has been used for simulation and experimental findings to evaluate the suggested method's performance on the brain's complex and highly 2D structures. The results show that the methodology is reliable and efficient, with 93.5% accuracy.
Hydrocracking of Crude Palm Oil over Bimetallic Oxide NiO-CdO/biochar Catalyst
Authors: Allwar Allwar , Maulina Rina , Julianto Tatang Shabur , Widyaningtyas Annisa Ayu
Published: June 2022

The bimetallic oxide NiO-CdO/biochar catalyst was prepared by coprecipitation and calcination methods. Characterizations of catalyst were carried out using Fourier Transform Infra Red (FTIR), Surface Area Analyzer (SAA), X-ray Diffraction (XRD), and Scanning Electron Microscope-Energy Dispersive X-ray (SEM-EDX) mapping methods. The catalyst showed a good average crystalized size of 12.30 nm related to the nanoparticles and high dispersion of Ni and Cd metals  on the biochar surface. Analysis of liquid fuel products was observed using Gas Chromatography - Mass Spectrometry (GC-MS) which was separated to the main product of gasoline fraction (C6–C10), and the second product of kerosene fraction (C11–C16), and diesel fraction (C17–C23). The presence of the catalyst in the hydrocracking resulted in more liquid product of 56.55 wt% than the thermal cracking with a liquid product of 20.55 wt%. The best performance activity of catalyst was found at a temperature of 150 °C with high selectivity to hydrocarbon fuel with 12 types of gasoline fractions (39.24 wt%) compared to gasoline fractions obtained at higher hydrocracking temperatures of 250 °C and 350 °C. The results of this study showed that the bimetallic oxide catalyst supported with biochar from palm kernel shell plays an important role in the hydrocracking process to increase the selectivity of the gasoline fraction. Copyright © 2022 by Authors, Published by BCREC Group. This is an open access article under the CC BY-SA License (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0).
Therapists’ Observations in Reduction of Unpleasant Emotions Following Advanced Integrative Therapy Interventions
Authors:   Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine at University of Nevada Las Vegas, USA, Brown Gregory P. , Batra Kavita , Hong Suzie S. , Sottile Robert , Bakhru Raveena , Dorin Emily
Published: June 2022

Objective: To assess the potential clinical efficacy of a novel model of energy psychology intervention, Advanced Integrative Therapy (AIT), this pilot study assessed clinician perceptions of AIT through a cross-sectional survey. Methods: A 17-item web-based questionnaire was administered to AIT therapists in November of 2021. The survey included clinician demographics and the clinician-observed response to AIT treatment based upon changes in reported Subjective Units of Distress (SUD), the associated emotion, and somatic sensation (when present). Results: A total of 76 complete responses were analyzed. The sample respondents were predominantly female (81.6%) and non-Hispanic white (68%). Over 80% of the respondents reported using AIT with their clients within the past six months and a significant proportion of participants self-assessed their AIT skills as of proficient or expert level. As reported by the therapists, 77% of the sessions described were used to clear patterns of negative events rather than a single event. Over 75% of events were identified as being either since childhood or otherwise chronic in nature. The average pre-AIT intervention SUD score was reported as 8.3±2.7 out of 10, which in 92% of cases, dropped to either 0 or 1 following a single session of AIT. Conclusions: Although this pilot study was limited to clinician responses in assessment of the ability of AIT to reduce the negative emotions related to past traumatic events, the initial observations were supportive of the potential clinical utility of this energy psychology technique. The findings suggest that additional client-based assessments and randomized clinical trials with known therapies as a control are warranted to continue the systematic observation of AIT. Keywords: energy psychology, Advanced Integrative Therapy, Emotional Freedom Technique, Thought Field Therapy
Face Shield for Life 3D: produção colaborativa, usando a comunidade de makers, dos protetores faciais padrão RC3 para os profissionais de saúde em Salvador
Authors: Jorge Eduardo Freitas , Azevedo Verena , Fernandes Atson , Araújo Marcio , Brito Leandro , Ferraz Fernanda , Saba Hugo , Tanure Matheus , Lobato Peterson , Barreto Elton , Garcez Barrbara
Published: June 2022

A pandemia de COVID-19 gerou uma alta demanda por máscaras de proteção para profissionais da área de saúde. Nesse contexto, surgiu o Projeto Face Shield for Life 3D, cujo objetivo é apresentar o modelo de produção colaborativa de desenvolvimento e de produção de Face Shields. O artigo se inicia apresentando um breve histórico sobre o novo patógeno e as suas formas de contágio, a Resolução RDC n. 356, de 23 de março de 2020, e algumas orientações da ANVISA para os serviços de saúde (hospitais, postos, profissionais, suporte e assistência) em relação à importância das medidas de prevenção e de controle. Na sequência, são expostos os resultados obtidos no Projeto Face Shield for Life 3D com a criação de um hub com mais de 60 makers, somando mais de 90 impressoras 3D conectadas com o propósito de obter uma resposta rápida na produção dos Face Shields aos profissionais de saúde gratuitamente.
Impactos da Covid-19 na Economia: limites, desafios e políticas
Authors: Ferreira Junior Reynaldo Rubem , Santa Rita Luciana Peixoto
Published: June 2022

Neste estudo são analisados os impactos da Covid-19 na economia. Especificamente são analisados os choques de oferta, demanda e financeiros, as políticas macroeconômicas e as lições e oportunidades. O artigo almeja responder à seguinte questão: quais são os limites, as lições e os desafios do impacto da Covid-19 na economia do Brasil? O estudo é qualitativo, sendo descritivo quanto aos objetivos. Para tal, realizou-se uma pesquisa bibliográfica e documental. Como resultados, descobriu-se que o Covid-19 expõe fragilidades na economia, como queda nos preços de petróleo, em commodities, em empregos, enfraquecimento da moeda, aumento da dívida pública e recessão no Brasil e no mundo. Acrescenta-se que há uma contração de 12% entre janeiro e março de 2020 na economia mundial (RELATÓRIO JPMORGAN, 2020). No entanto, conclui-se que há oportunidade de políticas nas áreas da saúde e de educação e um maior espaço para o debate do estado empreendedor nos próximos anos.
Avanços Tecnológicos no Ensino de Odontologia: mapeamento de patentes sobre o uso de simuladores
Authors: Reis Marcello Carvalho dos , Martinez Maria Elisa Marciano , Gondim Victor José Timbó , Pinheiro Islla Ribeiro , Alexandria Auzuir Ripardo de
Published: June 2022

Este artigo realizou um mapeamento patentário sobre a educação em odontologia, que se utiliza principalmente de simuladores, uma vez que se sabe que a excelência do aprendizado depende do desenvolvimento de habilidades técnicas e motoras de modo prático e que uma das utilidades do mapeamento patentário tecnológico da atividade é obter a evolução tecnológica de um determinado assunto, neste caso: o uso de simuladores em odontologia. A evolução temporal dos documentos patentários apresentou três picos (em 1997; de 2001 a 2003; e de 2007 a 2011). No entanto, foi possível destacar o modelo de simulador de articuladores com 45 documentos patentários, representando 38% dos documentos relevantes. Destes, 10 documentos encontram-se no pico entre 2007 e 2011. Acredita-se que a partir desse mapeamento, é possível subsidiar estratégias de inovação tecnológica e auxiliar na promoção de pesquisas e de desenvolvimentos focados na melhoria da qualidade da educação em odontologia.