bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
HYBRID DISCOURSE AND THE EMERGENCE OF CONTEXT IN BBC’S QUESTION TIME
Authors: Bowen Neil Evan Jon Anthony
Published: December 2021

This paper explores how hybrid discourse, instantiated in talk and interaction, can be shaped not only by a situational context (TV panel show) and cultural context (TV’s increasing democratisation of laity), but also by human volition in pursuit of recognizable to others and allowed within the confi nes of the setting. It does this by examining the emergence of context in light of a non-mainstream hybrid and refl exive activity. Specifically, it examines a non-normative interview format that has arisen in contemporary broadcasting through the analysis of three transcribed segments which were taken from two key episodes of the BBC’s fl agship political program: Question Time. Using a range of analytical concepts from symbolic interactionism, pragmatics, and conversational analysis, such as frames and footings, activity types, discourse types, and turn-taking, the analysis shows how institutional (political) and non-institutional (normative) practices can come together in the pursuit of individual goals and contemporary media’s goal for increasingly partisan journalism and confrontainment. Overall, the paper highlights the importance of a multidimensional approach to context, whereby meaning both emerges from and is constitutive of the forms and functions of an activity’s discourse, whilst further highlighting the role of hybridity in contemporary discourse.
Functional properties of some varieties of new rice for Africa (NERICA) relevant to its processing
Authors: Chukwuka Eze , Ikechukwu Oluka , Nkechi Eze
Published: December 2021

Flour from rice can be applicable to several types of food or be used directly as a food substitute, and this can have an impact on the final quality of the product. This aimed to determine the functional properties of some selected NERICA varieties, namely, FARO 44, FARO 52, FARO 57, FARO 60 and FARO 61. Results obtained showed that the functional properties, such as the water absorption capacity (WAC), swelling power, water solubility index (WSI), bulk density, oil absorption capacity (OAC), and the foaming capacity, ranged from 251.74 to 298.51 (%); 7.42 to 8.41 (g/g); 10.01 to 12.27 (%); 0.92 to 1.00 (%); 0.45 to 1.36 (%); and 7.29 to 11.76 (%) respectively. All recorded samples were significantly different (p < 0.05). FARO 61 recorded the highest point of 298.51 (%), and 1.36 (%), in WAC and OAC respectively. While FARO 57 recorded the highest swelling power of 8.41 (g/g). These determined results of the functional properties of NERICA flour samples will be useful in determining their suitability in food and other relevant industries because the flour samples showed a high-quality range of functional properties that make them favourable for such activities.
The Lived Experiences of Migrant Youths at Musina Town in the Limpopo Province of South Africa
Authors: Frank Rapholo Selelo
Published: December 2021

This study sought to explore and describe the lived experiences of migrant youths in South Africa by using Musina as a case study. Several studies reveal that Southern Africa is faced with an increased number of international population movements. Upon their arrival in the host countries, immigrants encounter a vast number of challenges. The new economic theory of migration was used to pursue the aim of this study. This study was qualitative wherein case study and phenomenological designs were triangulated to purposively select 18 migrant youths in Musina. Data was collected through semi-structured interviews and was analysed thematically with the assistance of Nvivo software. Findings reveal that most migrant youths due to problems around documentation are being hated by local citizens and exploited by employers that they end up performing impractical jobs without any benefits and job security. Stigmatisation was also found to be a challenge that migrant youths deal with in South Africa. There should be stringent security at the Beit-Bridge border post to mitigate illegal cross-bordering to South Africa. Integrative programmes should be developed to accommodate legal immigrants into the welfare of South Africa. Immigration laws should have a clause on the monitoring of any job done by immigrants in the host countries. Further research is also recommended in other provinces of South Africa and with significant others such as local citizens and government officials.
Libertad de expresión y performatividad. Análisis de algunos casos judiciales sobre lenguaje del odio y/o simbólico
Authors: Pérez de la Fuente Oscar
Published: December 2021

Este trabajo busca analizar la relación entre performatividad y lenguaje del odio, a partir de los argumentos de la subordinación y el silenciamiento que desarrollan MacKinnon y Butler. Para este objetivo, se estudiarán los conceptos de las teorías de los actos de habla, en especial, las nociones de expresiones y declaraciones -Searle-, de hechos institucionales -Searle- y de comunidad como consenso -Habermas-. El análisis de estos conceptos se aplicará a algunos casos de lenguaje del odio y/o lenguaje simbólico.
Pérez de la Fuente, Oscar; Falcão, Monique y Oliva Martínez, J. Daniel (eds.) Struggles for Recognition. Cultural Pluralism and Rights of Minorities, Madrid: Dykinson, 2020, 286 pp.
Authors: Mora Jesús
Published: December 2021

Recensión de la obra: Pérez de la Fuente, Oscar; Falcão, Monique y Oliva Martínez, J. Daniel (eds.) Struggles for Recognition. Cultural Pluralism and Rights of Minorities, Madrid: Dykinson, 2020, 286 pp.
dynamics-aktion. Propuesta de dinámicas pedagógicas, útiles en el Taller de Proyectos de diseño y más allá
Authors: Besa Eneko
Published: December 2021

Este artículo es continuación y complemento del artículo previo: #eindakoa# (lo que hemos hecho) Un MÉTODO pedagógico del MÉTODO de Proyectos de Diseño de Interior. Dicho artículo desarrollaba un método pedagógico de diseño a lo largo de un curso completo de taller de proyectos. Este artículo prolonga el artículo anterior y desarrolla su planteamiento pedagógico a través de una serie de dinámicas y estrategias pedagógicas, definidas a una escala más precisa y minuciosa. Las dinámicas son inspiradoras hasta tal punto que pueden ser trasladables a cualquier disciplina. No obstante, el artículo incluye un soporte teórico específico: una discusión y un contraste comparativo con diferentes modelos del método pedagógico del taller de proyectos de arquitectura (design studio).
El Teatro y su enfoque pedagógico como asignatura obligatoria en el currículum escolar de Argentina: Ley Federal de Educación de 1993
Authors: Torres Sara Marcela
Published: December 2021

En Argentina, se incorporó el Teatro como asignatura obligatoria en una reforma provincial en 1988 con la Resolución del Gobierno Escolar Nº 386 /88. Posteriormente, la Ley Federal de Educación sancionada en 1993, extendió la presencia del Área Artística (y dentro de ella al Teatro) a nivel nacional en todo el sistema educativo (EGB y Polimodal). Por último, la Ley Nacional de Educación de 2006, consolidó la presencia de la Educación Artística dándole envergadura epistemológica y garantizándola como una modalidad de terminalidad de los estudios secundarios. Si tenemos en cuenta que las reformas educativas, como políticas públicas, producen variaciones sustanciales en el modelo didáctico de las asignaturas, cabe esperar que cada reforma haya efectuado un impacto en el enfoque pedagógico y el modelo didáctico del Teatro como asignatura. Este artículo se centra en la reforma educativa de 1993, (Ley Federal de Educación nº 24.195) para describir el contexto socio político e identificar cuál es el paradigma epistemológico que prescribe de la Educación Artística y cuál es el modelo didáctico del Teatro como asignatura que se desprende de él.
Patrimonios, tecnologías y periferias en Educación Artística: encuentro con Olaia Fontal, Ricardo Domínguez y Rosa Cubillo
Authors: Huerta Ricard
Published: December 2021

La situación de la educación artística en el panorama escolar resulta ciertamente preocupante, algo que podemos comprobar en cualquier país de Latinoamérica. El resultado de esta pérdida se ha evidenciado de manera dramática en las dos décadas que llevamos de siglo. Las manifestaciones de las artes visuales han tomado un papel decisivo en los hogares y el espacio público, de forma muy llamativa durante la pandemia del coronavirus. Sin embargo, en el ámbito legal, en el entorno curricular de la educación formal, las artes visuales están perdiendo peso, de modo que se recortan drásticamente las horas asignadas, e incluso disminuye el número de profesorado especialista. Resulta difícil de entender que en una sociedad invadida por las imágenes, el estudio de la cultura visual no se considere algo prioritario.
ODS, COVID-19, trabajo por ámbitos e innovación educativa
Authors: Huerta Ricard , Domínguez Ricardo
Published: December 2021

En el segundo año de esfuerzos para combatir la pandemia provocada por el virus COVID-19, el arte está teniendo un papel destacado y significativo en las acciones que se llevan a cabo para mejorar la situación. También la educación artística se ha revelado como una buena defensa, consiguiendo entrar en los hogares, donde se convierte en un nuevo espacio de reflexión y acción desde el cual mantener el ánimo. Tras demasiados meses de efectos colaterales generalizados, apostamos por renovar los esfuerzos que plantean la Agenda 2030 y los ODS Objetivos de Desarrollo Sostenible, incidiendo en la mejora de la calidad educativa y de la salud y el bienestar de las personas, atendiendo a la salud del planeta. Queremos reafirmar nuestro posicionamiento curricular alentando el trabajo por ámbitos, una propuesta de innovación educativa que puede resultar beneficiosa para la educación artística, debido a su capacidad para establecer criterios de transversalidad. Los 25 artículos que presentamos en este nuevo número de EARI sirven para celebrar que nuestra revista ha conseguido de nuevo el Sello de Calidad FECYT en reconocimiento de la calidad editorial y científica, al tiempo que entramos en DOAJ y nos situamos bien posicionados en REDIB.
A Day at School : A Serious Game for Social Skills Training
Authors: Papadiou Filimonas , Lazarinis Fotis , Kanellopoulos Dimitris
Published: December 2021

Soft skills are the personal characteristics of an individual that enhance his/her interactions, career prospects, and job performance. Soft skills include social skills which incorporate characteristics like empathy, self-control, socialization, and friendliness. The development of soft skills at an early age is vital. Currently, there are few serious games for social skills training aimed at primary school pupils. A serious game does not only provide fun but a player can discover knowledge about himself. This paper presents a serious game named “A Day at School” that helps primary school pupils to develop social skills through an educational scenario. In this scenario, the hero of the game faces various situations during a usual day at school. The scenario deals with the situations of bullying, racism, and social awareness of children. By using the educational application, pupils discover appropriate behavior and get the first stimulus for acquiring their social skills. The serious game helps them to socialize and gain the basis to cultivate empathy, friendliness, and self-control. Primary school pupils and teachers evaluated the serious game. The results showed that teachers found that the game is suitable for teaching purposes and its graphical user interface (GUI) is appealing.
E-Learning Platform Directions and Future Expansion With Case Study
Authors: Šikanjić Nedeljko , Avramović Zoran Ž.
Published: December 2021

When we look at the current situation in the world we can see that world shifts into digital era. This means, it will also influence the learning and educational section. In this science paper we will analyze e-learning platform architecture, propose architecture based on the teaching process and perform comparative analysis of leading e-learning provides.
Accelerated Process of Digital Transformation - The Impact and Consequences of Covid-19
Authors: Travar Mihajlo , Dugonjić Igor , Ristić Saša
Published: December 2021

Due to the current pandemic caused by the COVID-19 virus, the world is changing rapidly along with digital technologies that transform every aspect of life, society and the economy. To prevent a complete collapse and suspension of all business processes, companies were forced to organize remote work, i.e. workers perform their daily work activities from their homes. The situation in which the world is currently in clearly indicates that digital transformation is something that should be a priority. Digital transformation is changing the way of doing and developing the business, new opportunities for economic progress in the public and private sectors. It allows companies to survive and focus on innovation, increasing their competitiveness. We can say with certainty that digital transformation means much more than complete integration of digital technologies. It also means digitalization and business processes and models automation, marketing, sales, digital purchase, Big Data, and related processes, and is based on five different areas, which include customers, competition, value, innovation and data.
The Impact on Mobile Phone use on Pedestrian Road Crossing Behaviour
Authors: Gavrić Aleksandar , Džigerović Saša , Avdić Belmin , Bošnjak Goran , Miladić-Tešić Suzana
Published: December 2021

Mobile phone use at pedestrian crossings has been recognized as a growing problem in the field of traffic safety. The objective of the paper is to analyze the impact of mobile phone use at pedestrian crossings considering specific territory. Signalized and unsignalized intersections are observed in the study. Several factors having the impact on unsafe pedestrian crossing behaviour are identified such as: age, location and the type of mobile phone using. The model of unsafe pedestrian behaviour based on displayed mobile phone use while crossing the intersection is constructed. It has been shown in this research that talking and texting on mobile phone distract pedestrians. Listening to music does not affect pedestrians to behave unsafely because it requires less cognitive activity than talking or texting. Also, location affects the pedestrian crossing behavior. The results of this research can serve the purpose of preventing the mobile phones use and reduce the negative impact on pedestrian crossing behavior.
Comprehensive Approach to Achieving Business Continuity and Sustainable Success of the Transport Organization
Authors: Miladinović Vitomir T. , Jovanović Dragutin
Published: December 2021

Achieving business continuity and sustainable success of the transport organization requires a comprehensive approach that involves the consideration and resolution of a large number of factors that affect its business and arise from the specifics of its activities. Based on the author’s experiences, in this paper discusses issues of importance for achieving sustainable success and business continuity of the transport organization in a modern, very complex and dynamic business environment. Coordinated consideration and resolution of all these issues is the essence of an approach that enables the achievement of expected results. As a the most important factors for achieving the organization’s ability to achieve sustainable success and business continuity the following factors are highlighted: understanding the context of the organization, the organization’s resilience to environmental influences, application of approaches “Risk-based thinking” and “Risk-based management”, integration of management systems, continuous improvement and application of international standards for management systems. The application of the described approach is possible, except in transport, in other organizations, taking into account its specifics.
Selection of the Optimal Toll Collection System for the Purposes of Sustainable Development of Transport in the Republic of Srpska
Authors: Injac Zoran , Drašković Danislav
Published: December 2021

Transport system has multiple interactions and multidimensional effects on the environment, by way of, amongst other, land acquisition and urban pollution; on economic development with regard to the GDP growth; as well as on social equity in terms of access, quality of life and health of population. This paper considers the possibility of introducing toll collection in the Republic of Srpska. The goal of the developed model is to increase revenue, which could be directed to the sustainable development of transport in the Republic of Srpska. The selection of a toll collection system has been made taking account of: economic, traffic, technical, organizational and exploitation criteria. Multiple-criteria approach has been applied together with the Analytic Hierarchy Process.
Publica utilitas e pratiche speculative. Il paesaggio di Salvatore Settis tra Costituzione e cemento
Authors: Capocefalo Valentina
Published: December 2021

The text proposes a critical analysis of the book "Paesaggio, Costituzione, cemento. La battaglia per l'ambiente contro il degrado civile" written by Salvatore Settis.
Mainstream digitale e altre immagini urbane. Una ricerca empirica nel sito UNESCO di Palermo
Authors: Caravello Emanuela
Published: December 2021

The research deepens the role of new technologies in the construction of geographical imaginaries investigating the dimension of the offer related to the cultural heritage of the city of Palermo. The study was conducted using qualitative methods and provided for the application of two research techniques: participant observation and semi-structured interviews. By interpreting the results produced, the contribution aims to highlight the predominance of an urban image, linked to the UNESCO inclusion of the site in the World Heritage List, which is conveyed through new technologies. Developing a reflection on the alternative capacity of new media to dislocate and challenge shared images, the study will also examine the role of technologies in the production of imaginative counter-geographies.
Reagire alla pandemia: l’arte e la ricerca che (r)esistono
Authors: Oddi Giulia
Published: December 2021

This paper examines the impact of Covid-19 pandemic on the ‘situated art’ and on the geo-social methodology of research. The centralization of daily activities in the domestic spaces, caused by the pandemic, has had important repercussions on the topic of the doctoral research – the artistic use of public space – and on the ‘design’ of the research itself. So, the aims of the work are to show how a research project can change as needed and how the geo-social researcher must constantly adapt to reality and its transformations. In addition to presenting the criticalities encountered by ‘buskers’ and by the researcher, particular importance will be given to the alternative working methods introduced to overcome this collective crisis.
Claude Raffestin e la geografia del potere
Authors: Pierucci Ginevra
Published: December 2021

Recensione al saggio di Claude Raffestin Per una geografia del potere.
Posizionamenti transfemministi. Saperi situati e pratiche spaziali nel movimento Non Una di Meno
Authors: Sabatini Francesca , Palermo Gabriella
Published: December 2021

The aim of this paper is to analyse, through the toolbox of gender geography, the methodology of positionality and situated knowledge. The article examines some spatial practices of the transfeminist movement Non Una di Meno that involve us both as researchers and activists. The different forms of territorialisation and ways of “doing with” the space of the movement, are here presented through the specific cases of the demonstrations organised during the Covid-19 pandemic on the 25th of November 2020 and 8th March 2021. This enables us to present the methodology of positionality, and to analyse how feminist spatial practices can be the object of research and vice versa.
Histopathological Reporting of Actinomyces Colonies in Tonsils-Utility or Futility? A Retrospective Study
Authors: Sharma Kalpana , Beniwal Kalpana Singh , Lodha Amit , Kasana Sunil
Published: December 2021

Introduction: Actinomyces colonies in tonsillectomy specimens are often ignored as commensals and histopathology reports do not carry any information about them. But evidence suggests that under favourable conditions these may become invasive and pathogenic, serving as precursors to later systemic disease. Early identification of mucosal breach by these bacteria may have a role in the clinical management and future prognosis. Aim: To determine the frequency of occurrence of Actinomyces colonies in tonsillectomy specimens and study the various associated histological alterations which may provide a clue to their pathogenicity. Materials and Methods: This was a retrospective study on 140 tonsillectomy specimens, from 70 patients who had undergone elective, bilateral tonsillar surgery. Tonsils were examined for Actinomyces colonies and histological alterations as per two different grading criteria. Different clinicopathological features were associated, those with and without Actinomyces colonies using appropriate statistical tools (t-test, Chi-square and Fisher’s exact test; Statistical Package for the Social Sciences {SPSS} version 23.0). Results: A total of 140 tonsillar tissue specimens were analysed from 70 patients and divided into two groups Group 1 (with actinomycosis) and Group 2 (without actinomycosis) with a mean age of 13.6±6.63 years and 11.8±7.19 years, respectively. The frequency of Actinomyces colonies was found to be 40% (28 of 70 patients) with bilateral presence in 28.5% (8 of 28 patients). Tissue reaction was present in 36.11% (13/36 tonsillar specimens) of the tonsillectomy specimens harbouring Actinomyces. Deeply situated colonies elicited tissue reaction more frequently (11/19 tonsillar specimens; 57.89%) compared to superficial ones (2/17 tonsillar specimens; 11.76%). Tonsillar cryptitis was the most statistically significant histopathological finding associated with the presence of Actinomyces colonies (p=0.029). Conclusion: Tonsillar cryptitis was found to be a consistent histological finding in tonsillar actinomycosis. The frequent acute inflammatory responses generated by deeply located Actinomyces colonies refutes their role as mere commensals. It is suggested that tonsil histopathology reports should mention the presence/ location/ tissue reaction surrounding Actinomyces colonies to differentiate mere colonisation from invasion. This could have profound clinical implications in terms of necessity of antibiotic use for prophylaxis/ and or treatment.
Diphtheria in an Adult: A Paradigm of Waning Immunity
Authors: Singhal Lipika , Kour Ivneet , Gupta Varsha , Singhal Surinder
Published: December 2021

In the past 10 years, there have been several reported cases of the existence of a vaccine-preventable disease from several Indian states. Diphtheria, re-emerge as a major public health problem as this fatal infection used to be noticed in toddlers and school-going has now been stated to occur amongst adults also despite the fully functional Universal Immunisation Program (UIP) in India. India contributed about 53.9% of diphtheria cases globally in the year 2016. In cases, the reason for the upsurge could be attributed to lack of proper immunisation or waning of vaccine-induced immunity with increasing age. Here, a case of a 24-year-old adult male was reported who presented with acute membranous tonsillitis, a preliminary diagnosis made on physical examination. Corynaebacterium diphtheriae was isolated. Finally, the isolate was confirmed as C. diphtheriae using Matrix Assisted Laser Desorption Ionization Time of Flight Mass Spectrometry (MALDI-TOF MS) system.
COVID-19 Seroprevalence Study in Asymptomatic Healthcare Workers at a Tertiary Healthcare Centre, India
Authors: Ramamurthy Bhuvanamha Devi , Raja Veena , Radhakrishnan Balaji , Javeedh Salim , Ramraj Balaji , Ganapathy Shivashekar
Published: December 2021

Introduction: The Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus-2 (SARS-CoV-2) infection has evolved into a pandemic disease. The present knowledge is mainly based on available numerator data of confirmed positive cases only. The asymptomatic and mildly symptomatic cases are not brought into picture for testing at all, which is a major contributor to the pandemicity and hence creating bias in the documentation and understanding of the disease. The magnitude of the exposure of Healthcare Workers (HCW) and their potential for asymptomatic transmission makes it critical to know the incidence of infection in the healthcare population. Aim: To evaluate the seroprevalence of Immunoglobulin G (IgG) SARS-CoV-2 among the asymptomatic HCW. Materials and Methods: This was a cross-sectional study conducted between January 2021 to February 2021 in SRM Medical College Hospital and Research Centre a tertiary care hospital in Potheri, Chengalpattu district, Tamil Nadu, India. The HCW were asked to complete the standardised questionnaire including the basic information, symptoms of COVID-19 illness and utility of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) based on World Health Organization (WHO) risk assessment and management of exposure of HCW in the context of COVID-19. They were divided into two groups, the staff who had direct patient exposure as group 1 with 82 participants and staff without direct patient exposure as group 2 with 46 participants. The serodetection of IgG SARS-CoV-2 antibodies was done using the Chemiluminescence Immunoassay (CLIA). The obtained results were statistically analysed with Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS) version 20.0. A Chi-square test (χ2) was performed and a p-value less than 0.05 was considered statistically significant. Results: A total of 128 HCW were studied. In group 1, there were 64.1% (n=82) of HCWs and in group 2 there were 35.9% (n=46) of HCWs. There were total of 74 (57.8%) males and 54 (42.2%) females. No gender-specific differences were observed. The mean age in group 1 was 28.93 years and group 2 was 32.2 years. The staffs older than 40 years were more commonly affected. Adherence to strict PPE protocol was observed in 92.6% (76/82) in group 1 and 82.6% (38/46) in group 2. The difference between the groups were statistically significant (p=0.025). In this study, though the seroprevalence of COVID-19 infection was 9.8% (n=8) in group 1 and 13% (n=6) in group 2, it was statistically not significant. Conclusion: SARS-CoV-2 Serology study helps to identify the asymptomatic (unestimated) cases. The results of the seroprevalence suggest that the strict adherence to PPE protocol helps to prevent COVID-19.
Histomorphological Spectrum of Gonadal and Extragonadal Germ Cell Tumours at a Tertiary Cancer Centre in Southern Rajasthan, India
Authors: Patel Tarang , Jindal Swati , Saxena Ayushi , Panchariya Aruna
Published: December 2021

Introduction: Germ Cell Tumours (GCT) are heterogenous tumours believed to arise from primordial germ cells. The GCT predominantly affects gonads (testis and ovary) and also involves extragonadal sites, characteristically locations along midline of the body. The GCT of testis, ovary and extragonadal sites show peculiar histomorphological features and types subject to the age and site of patient. Definite histopathological typing of GCT is of vital importance to decide the further treatment. Till now, very few studies have been conducted in India on GCT of gonads and extragonadal sites. Aim: To study the pathologic findings of GCT including macroscopic and microscopic features and to classify the tumours according to latest World Health Organisation (WHO) classification of GCT for designated site of origin. Materials and Methods: Retrospective analysis was conducted including 141 cases of GCT of all sites, diagnosed at a tertiary cancer centre in Udaipur, Rajasthan, India between January 2016 to April 2021. Data were collected regarding demographic, clinical, gross and histopathological details. Results were analysed using Statistical Package of Social Sciences (SPSS) software Version 21.0. method. Results: Germinal cell tumours shows various age ranges for different site of origin. Ovarian GCT age varies from seven years to 65 years. Age group of testicular GCT varies from 1-55 years. Extragonadal GCT (EG GCT) was seen as early as in four-day-old newborn. Out of 141 cases, 103 were ovarian, 21 were testicular and 17 were EG GCT cases. Most common ovarian GCT is Mature Teratoma (MT) (85 cases, 82.53%) and most common malignant ovarian GCT is dysgerminoma (9 cases, 8.74%). Most common testicular GCT type is Malignant Mixed GCT (MM GCT) (9 cases, 42.86%) followed by seminoma (5 cases, 23.81%) and Yolk Sac Tumours (YST) (3 cases, 14.29%). EG GCT involves retroperitoneum (5 cases, 29.41%), anterior mediastinum (4 cases, 23.53%), Sacrococcyx (3 cases, 17.65%) and Central Nervous System (CNS) (2 cases, 11.76%) with most common EG GCT is teratoma (9 cases, 52.94%) Conclusion: Gonadal and extragonadal GCT share many common tumours, albeit, distinctive site-specific histopathological findings also present. These features often complicate the definitive diagnosis of GCT for pathologists, specifically in cases of MM GCT.
Консолидированный корпус знаний: теория и практика
Authors: Куперман И.А. , Базылев В.Н. , Чмыхова Е.В. , Аранович М.Л. , Соколова Ю.М. , Михно О.С. , Сливкова Н.А.
Published: December 2021

В коллективной монографии представлены результаты исследовательского проекта по инновационному проектированию консолидированного корпуса знаний на основе компетентностного подхода для дальнейшей разработки цифровых учебных продуктов. Определены возможности реализации требований ФГОС по освоению компетенций в условиях электронной информационно-образовательной среды, предложены варианты оптимизации системы проектирования контента и оценивания результатов обучения в цифровой образовательной среде. Книга адресована руководителям образовательных организаций, корпоративных университетов, руководителям методических управлений, специа­листам по цифровизации в образовании.
Decision Making Pattern of Farm Women in Different Farm and Non-farm Activities
Authors: Saikia P.
Published: December 2021

The present study was undertaken to study the decision making pattern of  farm Women in different farm and non-farm activities with following objectives i) to study the selected personal and socio personal and socio-economic characteristic of rural women and ii) to analyze the decision making pattern of rural women in different farm and non farm activities The study was conducted in Six Districts of Assam. A purposive cum simple random sampling technique was adopted for selecting the respective samples for the study. Altogether 1200 farm women were selected for the present study. Data was collected personally by interview method. The findings reveals  that farm women belonged to low socio-economic status, less than fifty per cent of farm women took independent decision in maintenance of house (35.25%), followed by buying food items for family consumption (34.17%) and  crop harvesting and transporting (33.75%). majority (78.75%) of farm women took joint decision in purchase of household items, purchase of implements (73.66%) followed by selling of  crops and where to sell (72.42%), buying of clothes for family members (67.25%).
Comparing the Performance of Four Sinc Methods for Numerical Indefinite Integration
Authors: Akinola Richard Olatokunbo
Published: December 2021

Aims/ Objectives: To compare the performance of four Sinc methods for the numerical approximation of indefinite integrals with algebraic or logarithmic end-point singularities.

Methodology: The first two quadrature formulas were proposed by Haber based on the sinc method, the third is Stengers Single Exponential (SE) formula and Tanaka et al.s Double Exponential (DE) sinc method completes the number. Furthermore, an application of the four quadrature formulas on numerical examples, reveals convergence to the exact solution by Tanaka et al.s DE sinc method than by the other three formulae. In addition, we compared the CPU time of the four quadrature methods which was not done in an earlier work by the same author.

Conclusion: Haber formula A is the fastest as revealed by the CPU time.
Microwave Assisted Extraction of Berberine and Preparation of Berberine Hydrochloride from Berberis Aristata Variety of Nepal, and Quantification using RP-HPLC and HPTLC Methods
Authors: Manikyam Hemanth Kumar , Tripathi Prathibha , Joshi Jyoti , Balasubramanian Jayaram , Patil Sandeep Balvant , Lamichhane Trishna , Lamichhane Janardan
Published: December 2021

Berberis aristata a Himalayan woody spiny shrub with yellow flowers and red berries commonly called as Daruharidra in Sanskrit and locally in Nepal is called as Chutro or Chitra. The root and stem are the two parts widely used in traditional medicines of India and China. Berberine is the key active ingredient present in stem and root parts. Berberine hydrochloride is the derivative of berberine.  The present study aimed to study the microwave assisted extraction of berberine and its conversion into berberine hydrochloride and quantifying by RP-HPLC and HPTLC methods.In the present paper we have mentioned microwave assisted extraction of berberine and preparation of berberine hydrochloride in detail. Berberine extracted from roots of Berberis aristata using microwave assisted extraction in 80% ethanol to obtain 20% pure berberine crude by HPTLC densitometry at 350 nm absorption. The crude berberine was further purified to berberine hydrochloride by adding 10% Hcl in aqueous solution of berberine and allowed to crystallize at 5 0C over 24 hours. The crystals were further purified and recrystallized in ethanol and subjected to RP-HPLC. Reverse phase HPLC was carried out on Shimadzu UV detector at wave length of 265 nm using Acetonitrile-0.1% phosphoric acid solution (50:50) (add 0.1g sodium dodecyl sulfonate per 100ml) as the mobile phase; Phenomenex RP-column (250 mm × 4.6 mm, 5 μm), With flow rate 1.0 mL/minute, 5 µL injection volume, column temperature 25 0C for run time of 35 minutes, and retention time of berberine hydrochloride was 12.008 minutes with purity of 82%  and recovery of 90% yield obtained.
Effect of Different Approaches of Nutrient Application on Yield, Nutrient Uptake, Nutrient use Efficiency and Economics of Carrot
Authors: Bhavya N. , Basavaraja P. K. , Saqeebulla H. Mohamed , Gangamrutha G. V.
Published: December 2021

A field experiment was conducted during Kharif 2017 at Devanahalli village, Bengaluru rural district of Karnataka to evaluate the effect of different approaches of nutrient application on yield,  nutrient uptake and use efficiency by carrot (Daucus carota L.). The experiment was laid out in randomized complete block design replicated thrice with eight treatments comprisingT1 (STCR target 20 tha-1  through inorganics), T2 (STCR target 20 tha-1  through integrated), T3 (STCR target 25 tha-1  through inorganics), T4 (STCR target 25 tha-1  through integrated), T5 (RDF (75: 63: 50) N, P2O5, K2O kg ha-1+ FYM), T6 (LMH /STL + FYM), T7 (Farmers practice (92.6:159:0) N, P2O5 kg ha-1 + FYM), T8 (Absolute control).Results revealed that significantly higher root (27.51 t ha-1)  and shoot (16.48 t ha-1) yield were recorded in STCR target of 25 t ha-1 through   integrated approach. Similarly, higher total uptake of nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium  (297.07 kg, 57.48 kg and 253.81 kg ha-1, respectively) by carrot and the higher apparent recovery   efficiency (0.35, 0.08 and 0.58 kg kg-1 of N, P2O5 and K2O, respectively) and agronomic nutrient use efficiency (26.10, 12.37 and 48.25 kg kg-1 of N, P2O5 and K2O, respectively) were recorded in the same STCR target of 25 t ha-1 through integrated approach. However, the better profit was recorded (value cost ratio: 43.30) in STCR target of 25 t ha-1 through inorganics. The STCR target of 25 t ha-1 through integrated approach had the most positive effect for the carrot cultivation.
Effect of Pre and Post Emergence Herbicides Application on Economics of Pearl Millet (Pennisetum glaucum L.)
Authors: Mehetre S. , Pawar P. , Pawar R. , Gurav M.
Published: December 2021

An experiment was conducted during kharif 2020 at Post Graduate Research Farm, Agronomy Section, College of Agriculture, Dhule to study the effect of pre and post emergent herbicides application on economics of pearl millet production. Experiment consisted of nine treatments namely weedy check (T1), weed free (T2), atrazine @ 500 g/ha PoE (T3), 2,4-D (Dimethyl amine) @ 500 g/ha at 25-30 DAS PoE (T4), 2,4-D (Na Salt) @ 500 g/ha at 25-30 DAS PoE (T5), atrazine @ 500 g/ha PE fb 2,4-D (Dimethyl amine) @ 500 g/ha at 25-30 DAS PoE (T6), atrazine @ 500 g/ha PE fb 2,4-D (Na Salt) @ 500 g/ha at 25-30 DAS PoE (T7), pendimethalin 750 g/ha PE fb 2,4-D (Dimethyl amine) @ 500 g/ha at 25-30 DAS PoE (T8), pendimethalin 750 g/ha PE fb 2,4-D (Na Salt) @ 500 g/ha at 25-30 DAS PoE (T9) laid out in randomized block design with three replications. Among the herbicidal treatments, grain yield (kg/ha) and straw yield (kg/ha) was observed better with application of pendimethalin @ 750 g/ha PE fb 2,4-D (Na Salt) @ 500 g/ha at 25-30 DAS PoE (T9). Among the chemical weed management treatments, application of pendimethalin @ 750 g/ha PE fb 2,4-D (Na Salt) @ 500 g/ha at 25-30 DAS PoE (T9) observed higher gross and net monetary returns (₹/ha). However, the gross and net monetary returns (₹/ha) were maximum under weed free treatment but lower B:C ratio as compared to sequential application of pendimethalin @ 750 g/ha PE fb 2,4-D (Na Salt) @ 500 g/ha at 25-30 DAS PoE (T9) and pendimethalin @ 750 g/ha PE fb 2,4-D (Dimethyl amine) @ 500 g/ha at 25-30 DAS PoE (T8) due to higher cost for labour weeding.
Diagnostic Criteria and Lipid Screening of Dyslipidemia in Children
Authors: Mehder Ashraf Saeed Ali , Alenazi Hussam Sbitan , Alqahtani Saeed Awad , Hammad Nouf Khalid , Alenezi Sultan Yousef , Alajmy Sad A. , Alotaibi Kawakib Mohammed , Lahsah Amnah Essa Abu , Alshak Ahmed Mohammed Saleh , Alsayed Amal Ibrahim , Alzahrani Rawan Abdullah
Published: December 2021

Obesity is associated with significant morbidities and life-threatening conditions. Evidence shows that obesity in the pediatric population has increased by ten folds recently. This has been attributed to the remarkable recent alternations in socioeconomic factors and the overall increase in the incidence of obesity among the different populations. The pathogenesis of atherosclerosis and cardiovascular diseases is usually initiated in childhood. Previous studies indicates that early identification and proper treatment of dyslipidemia in the pediatric population can significantly reduce the risk of developing cardiovascular diseases and associated morbidities. Therefore, it is vital to screen children's lipid profiles to identify dyslipidemia and apply better interventions. This can significantly reduce the risk of premature cardiovascular diseases and accelerated atherosclerosis. The present study aims to identify the diagnostic criteria and various lipid screening approaches proposed in the literature to identify dyslipidemia in children. Two main approaches for screening dyslipidemia in children were reported. These include universal and selective screening approaches. While the latter is recommended to identify high-risk children, universal screening is also recommended to identify children missed by targeted screening (usually treated by pharmacological modalities).
Incidence of Erectile Dysfunction in Patients of Diabetes Mellitus
Authors: Tunio Yar Muhammad , Farhad Ruqayya , Dars Abdul Ghaffar , Mangrio Ghullam Mustafa , Laghari Ummama , Chachar Tarique Shahzad
Published: December 2021

Aim: The goal of this study was to determine how frequent erectile dysfunction is in diabetic people and what factors contribute to this condition.

Methods:  In this study, type-2 diabetes patients were selected among outpatients who visited Diabetes Clinics regularly. For the first selection of patients, it was essential to have had a diagnosis of type 2 diabetes for at least six months but no more than 10 years. 1,080 male diabetic patients (with or without active ED symptoms) who visited the institute's Medicine or Psychiatry Outpatient Departments were included in the study throughout the period under consideration. The individuals' body mass index (BMI), blood sugar levels, and lipid profile were all measured. Erectile dysfunction became more common as people became older. ED was shown to be associated with elevated hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c), as well as hypertension, atherogenic dyslipidemia (low HDL-cholesterol and high triglycerides), metabolic syndrome, and depression in the study population. Male erectile dysfunction (ED) has been demonstrated to be prevented by physical activity, with men who exercised more being 10 percent less likely to develop ED than those who did not. 

Results: Erectile dysfunction was shown to be prevalent in 32.21 percent of men. Patients with erectile dysfunction had a substantially higher mean age (58.4010.96 years) than those who did not have erectile dysfunction (51.0011.16 years) (p0.001).

Conclusion: In conclusion, glycemic control and other metabolic variables were linked to ED risk in people with type 2 diabetes, having a greater degree of physical activity was protective.
Overview on Acute Poststreptococcal Glomerulonephritis in Pediatrics: A Review
Authors: Fadl Ahmed Abdelsamie , Aldubaib Hiba Saud H. , Alzayyat Nof Tarq F. , Alzahrani Mohammed Abdullah S. , Mohammed A. Alshammasi, Mustafa , Alabbad Fatimah Arif S. , Alanzl Ashjan Aqeel Q. , Haeider A Al Jalooud, Hassan , Alrefaei Aseel Saud S , Alattas Mohammed Marwan Ahmed
Published: December 2021

Acute poststreptococcal glomerulonephritis (APSGN) is the most common kind of post-infectious glomerulonephritis and is caused by group A streptococcus (Streptococcus pyogenes). Although the prevalence of PSGN has decreased in affluent nations, non-streptococcal species are becoming more common. and it is still the major cause of glomerulonephritis in children. APSGN can manifest itself in epidemic outbreaks or clusters of instances, as well as in single persons. Epidemic outbreaks have previously been documented as a result of upper respiratory or cutaneous streptococcal infections in various parts of the world. In developed nations, APSGN is now mostly a disease of the elderly, who are more likely to have disabling illnesses such as cancer, alcoholism, or diabetes. Children between the ages of 3 and 12 (with a peak incidence between the ages of 5 and 6 years) and seniors over the age of 60 are the most commonly affected. The pathophysiology of APSGN is complicated by inflammation. (APSGN) often occurs one to two weeks after a throat infection and three to five weeks after a skin infection. Hematuria, edoema, azotemia, and hypertension are the most common clinical signs. Loop or thiazide diuretics, are the most effective therapy for hypertension and edoema in PSGN. In this review we’ll be looking at the disease causes, epidemiology, presentation and treatment.
Effect of Cyriax Deep Friction Massage Versus Cryotherapy in Stage 1 & 2 of Adhesive Capsulitis: A Randomized Controlled Trial
Authors: Srivastava Saumya , Sukanya K. , Mittal Harramb
Published: December 2021

Background: Adhesive capsulitis is one of the common pathologies of the Shoulder. The prevalence of adhesive capsulitis is estimated to be 2% to 5% of the general population. Several treatment techniques are existing for the improvement of adhesive capsulitis and Cyriax deep friction massage is a technique designed to improve adhesive capsulitis.

Objective: To compare between the effects of Cyriax deep friction massage and conventional physical therapy with Cryotherapy and conventional physical therapy in stage 1 &2 of adhesive capsulitis.

Methods/ Design: The study is a randomized controlled trial which included 34 subjects of the age group 40-85 years and were randomly assigned into two groups: group A (n=17) and group B (n=17). The Group A was given Cyriax deep friction massage with conventional physical therapy while group B was given Cryotherapy therapy with conventional physical therapy. Outcome measure were taken at baseline, and then taken on last day of sixth session by using Visual Analogue Scale (VAS), Range of Motion (ROM), and Shoulder Pain and Disability Index (SPADI). The treatment was given for 6 sessions over a period of two weeks.

Results: Group A showed greater improvement after 2 weeks of intervention with a statistical significance value for SPADI, VAS and ROM.

Conclusion: Cyriax deep friction massage with conventional physical therapy has significant effect on pain, range of motion and functional activity in patients with adhesive capsulitis.

Trial registration: prospectively registered in the clinical trial registry-India in the registration number of CTRI/2019/09/021375.
Overview on Temporary Abdominal Closure Techniques: A Review
Authors: Abood Hashem Bark Awadh , Daghistani Sadeel Fahad , Koshak Nouf Hashem , Alghamdi Yazid Ali , Ghamri Sahad sami , Aldraihem Khaled Rafea , Ahmed Wiam Mohammed , Alsaman Abdulwahab Abdulrahman , Almalki Rwan Saeed , Filimban Hisham Abdulnaser , Alotaibi Feras Adel A.
Published: December 2021

Open abdomen (OA) is becoming more common, primarily to prevent intra-abdominal hypertension (IAH) and abdominal compartment syndrome (ACS) following emergency abdominal surgery. The purpose of temporary abdominal closure (TAC) techniques is no longer just abdomen coverage; fluid regulation and early fascial closure are now important considerations. TAC techniques for leaving the abdomen open are numerous. The ideal one should be simple to apply and remove, allow for quick access to a surgical second opinion, drain secretions, ease primary closure with acceptable morbidity and mortality, allow for easy nursing, and, finally, be readily available and inexpensive. Over the years, several TAC methods have been proposed. In this review, we overview different techniques for temporary abdominal closure and its advantages and disadvantages.