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Standard of Living of the Population in Foreign Countries
Authors: Kucheriava Karina , Korolyov Andrii
Published: May 2023

The conducted research of the standards of living of the population revealed the following: a characteristic feature of modern approaches is a more comprehensive consideration of human needs, which includes both material and spiritual components; as the main markers of the standard of living, the income of the population, the provision of housing, access to educational and medical services, and environmental conditions are mostly considered; the assessment of the main characteristics and indicators of the standard of living of the world's leading countries shows that the countries of the Eurozone demonstrate primacy in most parameters, however, the coronavirus crisis and russian military aggression against Ukraine have significantly narrowed the governments' ability to maintain high living standards of the population; it was determined that the basis for maintaining a consistently high standard of living in the leading countries was the income policy pursued by their governments, which consists, first of all, in maintaining a high level of labor costs, and therefore, high wages.
Analysis of Errors in English Argumentative Essays Written by Chinese University German Majors
Authors: Jiang Ziyue
Published: May 2023

Although many people choose to learn a third language as globalization advances, English still plays an important role in the world. However, the intervention of a third language makes the sources of errors in English composition more complex and diverse. Therefore, in order to summarize the main types and causes of errors in English writing among Chinese German college students, the author conducted an empirical study. The participants were 30 sophomores majoring in German from Northeastern University in China, with Chinese as their first language, English as a second language and German as a third language. They were asked to write an argumentative essay of about 200 words in English in 30 minutes. After collecting all the essays, the author interviewed 8 participants. According to the research of predecessors and the characteristics of student errors, the author divides errors into four levels: substance errors, lexical errors, grammatical errors, and discourse errors. Each of these error types contains subcategories. According to statistics, there were a total of 260 errors in the sample, of which grammatical errors accounted for the highest proportion, accounting for 39.7%, followed by substance errors, accounting for 27.1%, and errors of misspelling occurred the most. Combined with interviews, it is found that the main causes of errors include L1 Chinese transfer, L3 German transfer, L2 English intralingual transfer, students' fear of English writing, and negative attitude towards teacher’s feedback. Finally, according to the research results, this paper summarizes some implications of English teaching for Chinese German college students.
Study on the Impact of Cross-border E-Commerce Development on China's Service Trade Exports
Authors: Zhu Ting
Published: May 2023

Service trade is an important part of China’s foreign trade, which plays a significant role in optimizing our trade structure and accelerating the upgrading of our export trade. As a new engine of foreign trade growth, cross-border e-commerce is beneficial to improve the scale of China’s service trade, optimize the structure of service trade and enhance the overall competitiveness of emerging service trade.The application of China’s cross-border e-commerce in the field of service trade is still in the exploratory stage, facing problems such as insufficient demand, many differences in rules, imperfect statistical and regulatory system and international trade protectionism.In order to promote the reform of the development mode of service trade, specific suggestions are made in the following aspects: creating a favorable environment for the development of cross-border e-commerce and service trade, encouraging service trade innovation in cross-border e-commerce transactions,actively participating in the formulation of trade rules and improving the international competitiveness of export-oriented enterprises.
Analysis on Materiality Discloser of ESG Report by Hong Kong Consumer Staple Listed Companies under HKEx
Authors: Sun Xinxin
Published: May 2023

The materiality approach has been recommended as the instrument in capital market for scoping and defining the content for sustainability reporting or reports that ESG factors that are relevant to both businesses and stakeholders. The study aims to analyze whether firms’ ESG disclosure comply with the expectation of the Hong Kong Stock Market. This research selects 51 samples among year 2020 ESG reports from 107 number of Hong Kong listed companies in consumer staples industries to conduct statistical comparison analysis. Hong Kong listed companies in consumer staples industries’ concerns about environmental and social topics in ESG report are unevenly distributed. These companies that provides materiality assessment mark social aspects as priority whereas the environment aspects as least relevant to both the company and the stakeholders. This research reveal that Hong Kong food companies have different weight on disclose from HKEx. The suspected reason for low materiality level of environment aspect by those corporations is that high fine for environment disturbance may disclose by the ESG report of such companies. The speculated causes for companies mark high materiality might be in response to the current government policy of talent employment retention. The proposed suggestion to the Hong Kong Stock market as they have the imitative to regulate listed companies. To improve the quality of listed company through their ESG report, the Hong Kong exchange market could implement punishment and premium to promote these company to meet the disclose standard.
Analysis on the Young Age of Roblox Platform Audience Targeting
Authors: Huang Jinyu
Published: May 2023

The rapid development and construction of metaverse games have gradually blurred the virtual world and the real world, and it is found that its impact on young people is particularly significant through literature research and data surveys. This article takes the phenomenon of the young age as the background and, based on data analysis, takes the Roblox platform as an example. Through the research, it is found that the related theoretical and practical research of metaverse games is on the rise in general, the current situation of younger users is not optimistic, and the narrow range of audience positioning on the platform is the main reason for the problem. Based on this, the strategic thinking of enhancing the fineness of game screens, providing personalized game recommendations, expanding the Roblox platform ecosystem, and accelerating platform transformation is proposed, providing certain references for the future development of Roblox and other game industry companies.
Scenario prediction of carbon peaking in China's logistics industry based on SVR
Authors: Xing Jiarui , Zhu Jinlei , Liu Yuxuan
Published: May 2023

As a strategic, basic and leading industry for the development of China's national economy, the logistics industry shoulders the important mission of implementing the national "dual carbon" goal. It is urgent to keep up with the pace of the times and accelerate the green and low-carbon process of the logistics industry. Based on the relevant data from 1998 to 2020, this paper selects 8 indicators such as fixed asset investment in the logistics industry, freight turnover, passenger turnover, freight volume, the number of trucks, PM2.5 concentration and per capita GDP. The scenario analysis method is combined with the SSA-SVR model to establish a scenario prediction model for China's logistics industry's carbon peaking. The research results show that: under the baseline scenario, the carbon emissions of China's logistics industry will peak in 2047; under the low-carbon scenario, carbon emissions will peak in 2038; under the enhanced low-carbon scenario, carbon emissions will peak in 2029. 55.94 million tons. Combined with the trend analysis results under different scenarios, China should continue to strengthen the construction of the carbon trading market, optimize the industrial structure, and accelerate the progress of carbon peaking.
Integrative and accelerated taxonomy recognises a new species of Psyllaephagus (Hymenoptera: Encyrtidae), parasitic on Lasiopsylla striata (Hemiptera: Psyllidae) from Australia.
Authors:   The University of Adelaide, McClelland Alana R. , Austin Andrew D. ,   The University of Adelaide, Rodriguez Juanita ,   CSIRO, Cooper Steven J. B. ,   The University of Adelaide, Fagan-Jeffries Erinn P. ,   The University of Adelaide
Published: May 2023

The current taxonomic framework for describing new species of Psyllaephagus in Australia is largely intractable, mainly due to damaged or missing types and, as such, the genus has been neglected for almost 40 years. The repercussions of this include an absence of accurate host association records among Psyllaephagus and their hosts, several genera of which are lerp-forming psyllids that are ubiquitous on Eucalyptus spp. across Australia. In response, and to demonstrate the feasibility of robust and rapid species descriptions, here we describe a new species, Psyllaephagus iridis sp. nov. McClelland and the first record of a Eucalyptus host association for the psyllid Lasiopsylla striata Froggatt 1923, from a previously unsampled location. It is the first instance where an Australian species of Psyllaephagus is described from accurately recorded reared material. Molecular data is associated with the species for future studies and this, combined with diagnostic morphology, and high-resolution images, provides a description of a new species which demonstrates a comprehensive yet robust method for an accelerated taxonomic treatment of the Australian Psyllaephagus fauna.
Prevalence of Anxiety and Depression in Medically Ill Patients Admitted In OPD of AIMS Muzaffarabad AJ&K
Authors: Manzoor Sumera
Published: May 2023

Neuropsychiatric disorders, particularly high levels of anxiety and depressive symptoms, are increasing in primary health care settings because of their impact on quality of life, service satisfaction, medication adherence, patient outcomes, and functioning increase. Objective: To assess the prevalence of anxiety and depression disorder in patients of medical OPD and investigates its prevalence with medical illnesses. To contribute in raising awareness about the significance of medical illnesses and its relation with anxiety and depression. Methods: Descriptive study design was used. The study analyzed 120 male and females. Hospital anxiety and depression Scale (HADS) was used to investigate the prevalence in medically unwell patients across all age and gender categories. The study took place in Muzaffarabad October 2020 to March 2021. Performa was circulated physical availability of participants. Convenient sampling technique was used for data collection. Patients with recognized psychiatric problems were not allowed to participate in trail. Analyze data with IBM SPSS (Statistical Package for the Social Sciences) version-21.0. Results: Overall 91% of patients showed depression and anxiety disorders of various severities. A significant inverse correlation is found between Anxiety and depression and medical illnesses of p-value of p 0.05 as per chi-square test. Conclusions: Finding suggests that medical illnesses may have positive influences on mental health disorder. The occurrence of co-morbidity between anxiety and depression and medical condition is common and remain undiagnosed, thus lowering depressive scores and enhancing mental health.
Association of Elevated Heart Risk Score with Myocardial Infarction in Patients with Chest Pain
Authors: Ghulam Rasool Ayaz , Ayaz Asia
Published: May 2023

The HEART score is a widely used diagnostic tool in patients with chest pain. This tool is a very effective method for the stratification of patients with chest pain in the emergency department.  It is composed of five components, i.e., history, ECG, age risk factors and troponins. Objective: To assess the importance of HEART score in our population. Methods: This study was conducted at emergency department of Ziauddin University Hospital, Karachi, Pakistan from 01 January 2021 to 30 June 2022. A cohort study of the HEART risk score in myocardial infarction (MI) patients presented with chest pain was conducted. 244 patients were selected by consecutive sampling and distributed into two groups i.e., non-exposed (HEART risk score 0-3) and exposed group (HEART risk score ≥ 4). The HEART risk score was calculated and patients were followed for the next 48 hours. Results: Patients of both groups were monitored for forty-eight hours and the results were myocardial infarction (MI) in 1 (0.8%) patient and 86 (70.5%) patients in group A (low risk) and group B (high risk) respectively.  One patient (0.8%) in each group A (low risk) and in group B (high risk) left against medical advice (LAMA). One hundred twenty (98.4%) patients in group A and thirty-five (28.7%) patients in group B (high risk) were discharged. No patient (0.0%) expired in group A (low risk) and in group B (high risk) respectively. Conclusions: It was concluded from the study that the HEART risk score is very much helpful as a diagnostic tool in patients with chest pain, presented in the emergency
Phytochemical Analysis on Aqueous Leaf Extract of Justicia carnea (Acanthaceae) and its Antibacterial Activity on Some Isolated Bacterial
Authors: Imohiosen Ojeaga
Published: May 2023

The present study was aimed to investigate the bioactive constituents and antibacterial efficacy of Justicia carnea leaf aqueous extracts on some pathogenic organisms involved in causing infections in humans. The antimicrobial and medicinal properties was examined through phytochemical screening of the plants constituents using standard qualitative methods and conducting bioassay on target bacteria of medical importance such as Escherichia coli, Salmonella typhi, Staphylococcus aureus, Klebsiella pneumonia and Pseudomonas aeruginosa using the agar well diffusion method. The screening revealed that tannins, saponins and alkaloids is highly detected followed by flavonoids that is moderately detected whereas phlobatannins, phenol and volatile oils are present in low amount. The result shows that the leaf extract was active against S. aureus, K. pneumonia, S. typhi, E. coli and P. aeruginosa measuring clear zones of inhibition 26.0mm, 22.0mm, 20.0mm, 18.0mm and 18.0mm respectively. Hence, the extracts exhibit strong antibacterial activity and could be used as a preventive and curative measures to common diseases related to the test organisms.
The Refugee Children Legal Rights to Education: The Case of Bambasi Refugee Camp in Ethiopia, Africa
Authors: De La Cruz Fe Nangcas Jalon , Awoke Workye Tadesse
Published: May 2023

This study aimed to investigate  the legal rights of refugee children in Bambasi Refugee Camp, Ethiopia. Qualitative method via  case study  were used. There were 11 participants interviewed from the selected officials wring from   teachers, Bambasi Authority for Refugee and Returnees Affairs (ARRA) and Benishangul Gumz Regional State (BGRS) Education Bureau. Some refugees children who  aged  from 12 to 17 years old with their parents authorization were included in the interviews too. They were  chosen based on their academic performance, age and grade level. The whole process were reinforced with field observations and journalling.  Within the periphery of this articulation, results showed that the refugee camp school lack classrooms, library room was not functional and no laboratory rooms as well. The school curriculum need to be revisited as there was no special education in curricular offerings.  Lack of qualified teachers was another issue, language barrier and financial scarcity were among the identified challenges faced by refugee children. Their rights to education need to be protected.  This implied for  the government to look seriously  into the situation of the refugee camp school so refugee children’s right to education will be protected and to reinforce quality  education in the camp.
Sağlık Harcamaları ve Ekonomik Büyüme İlişkisinin Kriz ve Salgın Dönemlerinde Analizi
Authors: KOCABADAK Yalçın , ŞENGÜR Mehmet
Published: May 2023

Bu çalışmada, Türkiye dâhil OECD ülkelerinin tamamı olmak üzere 2000-2018 yılları arasında kişi başına düşen gayri safi yurtiçi hasıla (GSYH), kişi başına düşen sağlık harcaması ve ölüm oranı değişkenlerini kullanarak bir araştırma yapılmıştır. Araştırma sonucunda sağlık harcamalarında meydana gelen %1’lik (%10) artışın kişi başına düşen GSYH’yi %0.78 (%7,8) artırdığı tespit edilmiştir. Buna ek olarak kriz ve salgın dönemlerinde kişi başına düşen gelirin azalması, iktisadi olarak anlamı bulunmuş ve katsayı olasılık değerleri 0.01’den düşük bulunmuştur. Güçlü anlamlılık şeklinde yorumlanabilir. Ayrıca araştırmaya tabi tutulan ülkelerin sonuçlarına bakarak sağlık seviyeleri ve ekonomik gelişmişlik düzeyleri arasında yakın bir ilişki olduğu tespit edilmiştir
A IMPORTÂNCIA DA PSICOLOGIA ACERCA DOS CUIDADOS PALIATIVOS E O LUTO NO CONTEXTO HOSPITALAR
Authors: Carvalho Avylla Clara Silva , Godino Mônica Dominici
Published: May 2023

Os cuidados paliativos são tidos como ações, de uma equipe multiprofissional, que apresentam propostas baseadas no cuidado do indivíduo (paciente) seja esses cuidados, o físico, o mental, o social, onde esses pacientes que se encontram em estado terminal têm a necessidade de serem assistidos integralmente. Nesse contexto, é importante ressaltar a assistência para as famílias, que também sofrerão com essa perda, assim esses cuidados traz inovações que vêm ganhando espaço e importância dentro da sociedade atual, pois o tratamento na maioria das vezes é excessivamente longo e exaustivo, assim cabe aos profissionais, principalmente os psicólogos, o dever de se atentarem a esses cuidados durante todo o tratamento. Objetivos: Identificar quais as principais estratégias de regulação emocional utilizada pelos psicólogos diante do trato com o processo de luto para com os pacientes e com a família no trato em cuidados paliativos e os específicos: Identificar os principais conflitos que os psicólogos enfrentam no âmbito do trato com luto com pacientes e com a família sob cuidados paliativos; Descrever as contribuições da intervenção da Psicologia nos Cuidados Paliativos; Analisar os aspectos psicológicos dos pacientes e da família e a caracterização e princípios desses cuidados sob o prisma da psicologia. Métodos: Trata-se de revisão integrativa, realizada com artigos originais publicados em português e\ou inglês no período de 2010 a 2023, no Brasil, disponíveis nas bases de dados Lilacs, MedLine e SciELO. Os artigos selecionados foram catalogados e identificados por título, autor, base de dados, ano de publicação, metodologia, objetivo do estudo e conclusões. A pesquisa mostrou similaridade de pensamento entre os autores com vistas na importância da psicologia no contexto dos cuidados paliativos. Resultados: Foram analisados dez artigos que investigaram os cuidados paliativos e a importância da psicologia dentro desses cuidados. Observou-se que diante da abordagem efetuada notou-se a imensa necessidade de conduzir novas pesquisas para uma atualização dos dados já disponíveis na literatura, para que possa se dar mais ênfase à esses profissionais dentro desses cuidados. Conclusão: O presente estudo permitiu compreender assim de forma ampla o eixo de atuação do psicólogo no contexto dos cuidados paliativos, o estudo a articulação dessas ações deve ser um meio de cuidados sejam eles diretos e indiretos incluindo a realização de procedimentos com relevância à temática. Assim sugere-se que sejam desenvolvidos novos estudos relacionados á atuação desses profissionais, vislumbrando atualização contínua da temática, além de fortalecer o papel na construção do conhecimento científico.
PERCEPÇÃO DOS PAIS SOBRE SINAIS INDICATIVOS DE TRANSTORNOS ANSIOSOS
Authors: Semchechem Mateus , Semchechem Priscila Kutz , Catelan-Mainardes Sandra Cristina
Published: May 2023

A população brasileira se encontra dentre as populações mais ansiosas pelas américas. A ansiedade está categorizada como sentimento normal do ser humano, assim como o medo, mas que pode assumir condições patológicas que determinarão doenças mentais na infância, adolescência ou até idade adulta, variando sua manifestação clínica. O presente estudo visou analisar a capacidade e o comprometimento de pais e mãe de crianças em idade escolar em identificar a ansiedade patológica, bem como diferenciar de aspectos do desenvolvimento infantil normal. Trata-se de uma avaliação quali-quantitativa, dispondo de um questionário aplicado digitalmente através da plataforma Google Formulários, com questões elaboradas a partir de testes presentes no Manual Diagnóstico e Estatístico de Transtornos Mentais (DSM-5). Para serem validadas as participações, os entrevistados deviam ser pais maiores de 21 anos, com filhos entre 6 e 17 anos de idade. Os dados obtidos foram tabulados e organizados no Software Excell para análise. Após o estudo, observou-se que os participantes da pesquisa apresentaram grande dificuldade em reconhecer sinais preditivos de transtornos ansiosos, sendo que apenas 10 das 24 situações expostas obtiveram um quórum de respostas corretas igual ou superior a 52,9% (n = 9), assim como 14 situações expostas apresentaram quórum de respostas corretas igual ou inferior a 47,1% (n = 8), demonstrando que a porcentagem de acerto superior a 50% ocorreu na menor parte das questões apresentadas. Ao fim desta pesquisa, compreendeu-se então que o grau de conhecimento de pais a respeito da identificação de situações de ansiedade exacerbada ainda é deficitário, o que reflete em adultos com maiores chances de agravos de saúde mental, relacionados ou não tratamento precoce de tais patologias.
UTILIZAÇÃO DO SCRUM PARA O DESENVOLVIMENTO DE UM BANCO PÚBLICO DE PRÁTICAS E SOLUÇÕES EM SAÚDE
Authors: Da Silva Gilvan Mariano , De Paula Sílvio Luiz , Pinto Jananda Silva , Santos Claudinete de Fátima Silva Oliveira , Valença Suiane Brandão
Published: May 2023

Este trabalho analisa a aplicabilidade do Scrum como metodologia de apoio ao desenvolvimento de produtos de informação. Aponta, no âmbito da Ciência da Informação, os pontos de convergência entre as temáticas: produtos de informação, inovação, gestão do conhecimento e metodologias ágeis a fim de provar a utilidade do Scrum como elo prático entre estes conceitos. Realiza um estudo de caso sobre a construção de um portal colaborativo de práticas e soluções em saúde, validando na prática a eficiência da utilização do Scrum como ferramenta de suporte ao desenvolvimento ágil de produtos de informação. Quanto a abordagem, caracteriza-se como um estudo qualitativo, de natureza aplicada. É uma pesquisa exploratória e descritiva, havendo interações diretas do autor com o desenvolvimento do produto de informação analisado. Como achados, desvela o Scrum como uma ferramenta a ser aplicada no desenvolvimento de produtos de informação inovadores.
CRIANÇA COM O TRANSTORNO DO ESPECTRO AUTISTA: A FAMÍLIA NO PROCESSO DIAGNÓSTICO
Authors: De Freitas Suellen Milhomem , Ferreira Silvana
Published: May 2023

O Transtorno do Espectro Autista (TEA), é um transtorno do desenvolvimento neurológico, definido por dificuldades de interação social, comunicação e pela existência de interesses e/ou comportamentos restritivos ou breve. Após a criança ser diagnosticada, uma das principais dificuldades em que os pais lidam é de ordem emocional. É nesse instante que a família se depara com seus próprios preconceitos, que poderão ir para a negação ou para a aceitação do autismo. O presente estudo objetiva analisar a família no contexto de diagnóstico de uma criança com o transtorno do espectro autista (TEA). Quanto à metodologia, trata-se de uma revisão integrativa, na qual foram utilizados os sites de busca, Scientific Eletronic Library (SciELO), Biblioteca Virtual em Saúde (BVS) e Portal CAPES, publicados em 2017 a 2021, através dos descritores “autismo infantil”, “criança autista” e “autismo”. Como resultado, notou-se a importância da família no processo diagnóstico, pois ajuda a incluir o filho autista num mundo onde ele não se vê, onde não se encontra e onde acha difícil comunicar-se. Portanto, a superação das limitações poderá ser atingida por meio do ajuste de seus familiares, o que remete não só persistência, mas compreensão das dificuldades que definem o transtorno.
Nutrient Recovery from Poultry Wastewater by Modified Biochar: An Optimization Study
Authors: Lan Thanh Nguyen , Thanh Hang Vo , Thi Thuy Nguyen , Pham Thanh Hien Lam , Nhat Huy Nguyen
Published: May 2023

In this work, we proposed and tested a method for utilizing agricultural waste and alum sludge as an effective adsorbent to treat poultry wastewater. The product was also targeted to be used as fertilizer for agriculture. Modified biochar was produced from crop residues, sludge from a water treatment plant, and magnesium salt. The produced biochar was characterized by scanning electron microscopy, energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy, Brunauer-Emmett-Teller analysis, and X-ray diffraction. The adsorption of ammonia and phosphate in both synthetic and actual poultry wastewater by the produced biochar was conducted. The effect of experimental conditions such as N to P ratio, initial concentrations of ammonium and phosphate, pH, and the amount of biochar on the adsorption capacity for ammonia and phosphate were also investigated. The results from the experiment showed that the best adsorption capacities were 60.64 mgNH4+-N/g and 66.24 mgPO43--P/g, which were produced at the optimum conditions of N to P ratio of 1.25, initial concentration of 90 mg/L, pH 6, and biochar mass of 0.105 g. These results create an opportunity for the effective production of slow-release fertilizer from crop residues and alum sludge for ecological agriculture in the future.
Elliptic Curve Cryptography: A New Method for Increasing IoT Data Security
Authors: R Subhashini
Published: May 2023

The Internet of Things has greatly emerged as a result of the significant advancements in information and communication technology and the quick expansion of linked services (IoT). IoT devices need software adaptability since they are always changing. Security is arguably the most difficult criterion to meet for the general implementation of many IoT concepts. In this study, we made a suggestion. building a paradigm for encryption and decryption utilising blockchain technology and elliptical curve cryptography with the aim of enhancing the security and safety of sensitive data. Keywords: Index Terms – Security, Encryption, Decryption, Blockchain, ECC
DESIGN OF WIDE BAND ANTENNAS WITH CPW FEED FOR WIRELESS COMMUNICATION APPLICATIONS
Authors: Nandini D
Published: May 2023

An Antenna is a metallic structure that transmits and receives radio waves. Antennas come in all shapes and sizes from tiny microstrip antenna for biomedical applications to very big parabolic reflector antennas for satellite communications. A Super Wideband Square Monopole Antenna is designed on Arlon AD260A and FR4 Epoxy with CPW-feed structure. Notched bands are obtained by embedding inverted E-shaped stub, using C-shaped parasitic element above radiating patch and etching rotated U- shaped slot in the ground plane. Proposed Antenna has the capability of operating in Ultra Wide band frequency range of (2.534-3.244)GHz with a minimum S11 value of -14.9846dB, (4.414-6.300)GHz with S11 value of -31.9643dB, (6.728-7.150)GHz with S11 value of - 12.3336dB and (13.481-15.870)GHz with S11 value of - 21.9915dB. The maximum gain obtained is 5.86dB in 3-D Omni directional pattern. The minimum VSWR obtained is 1.05. Key Words: Super Wideband, Ultra Wideband, CPW, X- Band, Ku-Band. 1.INTRODUCTION
A Review Paper on Energy Efficient Clustering Schemes for WSN Assisted IOT Networks
Authors: Rana Sunny
Published: May 2023

“Abstract”:WSNs have seen a large improvement in their applications in recent years. WSNs are self-organized, non- wired networks that monitor ambient conditions such as temperature, tension, motion, audio, vibration, or contaminants and transmit data. Because of its sensor-based working standards, the WSN is becoming a common topic among numerous investigators. Clustering is a method used in WSNs to extend network lifecycle & provide more effective operating processes. Clustering is a topology management method that can gather nodes to boost efficiency of the network by controlling resources and distributing duties between many nodes in an adequate way. It divides a sensing field into clusters where cluster's sensor node can be appointed as cluster head. The cluster-dependent routing protocol is a very energy-efficient technique of choosing and relaying information to the CH. Optimized clustering could save a significant amount of energy in the system. This review examines a variety of energy-efficient clustering methods utilized in the wireless sensor area. Keywords: WSN, Energy Efficiency, Clustering, Cluster Head, Clustering protocols.
ISSUES AND EMERGING CHALLENGES FOR NEP 2020
Authors: Reddy Dr.M.Vijaya Bhaskar , Rao Dr. Patcha Bhujanga , Keerthi G
Published: May 2023

A nation develops a comprehensive national education strategy to satisfy this demand since education is a crucial and important part of any society's and nation's overall growth. India has pursued three education strategies since attaining independence. India passed its first national education policy in 1968, followed by a second one in 1986. The 1986 policy was updated in 1992. The most recent year of 2020 saw the adoption of the third national education policy. The preceding education regulations provide no information about the state of the schools that are operated commercially across the nation by specific people or organisations. The gaps in educational levels between children from rich and underprivileged backgrounds have not yet been addressed by any education legislation. The new National Education Policy 2020 (NEP 2020) was developed to overcome the flaws of earlier educational strategies. The five pillars of accessibility, equity, quality, affordability, and accountability serve as its foundation. By making school and college education more comprehensive, flexible, interdisciplinary, adapted to 21st century demands, and focused on bringing out the unique attributes of each student, this approach aims to transform India into a thriving knowledge society and worldwide knowledge superpower. With a target of reaching a 100% Gross Enrolment Ratio (GER) or zero school dropouts, the government's new strategy seeks to reduce social inequities in school participation, access, and learning results by 2030. The goal is ambitious, but whether it genuinely fosters an all-encompassing culture will depend on how successfully it is carried out. Key words: India,
Cobalt, Chromium and lead heavy metals accumulation from animal dung, soil and rice grain through Vermic-activity by Lampito mauritii Kinberg
Authors:   Vermibiotechnology Laboratory, Department of Zoology , Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Gorakhpur University, Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh, India., Fatima Nishat , Singh Keshav
Published: May 2023

Heavy metals are a severe concern that causes a variety of health issues in both human beings and animals. They also have an impact on the variety of soil organisms and the ecosystem. The inoculation of earthworms in their natural environments can assist in monitoring heavy metal concentrations. The earthworm Lampito mauritii is a significant species for bioaccumulating highly toxic metals from soil and organic wastes for vermicomposting. This research aims to investigate the concentrations of heavy metals such as cobalt (Co), chromium (Cr), and lead (Pb) found in various animal dungs, earthworm Lampito mauritii body tissues before and after vermicomposting, soil, and rice grains (Oryza sativa L.). Compared to the initial feed mixture of various animal dungs, it was found that the Co, Cr, and Pb heavy metal concentrations decreased (P < 0.05) in the final vermicompost. When the soil was mixed with cow dung vermicompost that had been inoculated with the earthworm Lampito mauritii, the highest concentrations of cobalt (Co) and chromium (Cr) were found to decrease by nearly 44.03% and 17.08%, respectively, while the maximum concentration of lead (Pb) was significantly reduced by 32.46% when the soil was mixed with goat dung. Heavy metal concentrations in rice grains were measured both before and after harvesting. When the soil was combined with goat dung vermicompost, the highest concentrations of Co, Cr, and Pb were found to decrease. Before and after crop harvesting, heavy metal concentrations were also investigated in the earthworm body in soil and soil with vermicompost of different animal dungs. When soil and cow dung were combined, the highest amount of cobalt (Co) was found to increase by 29.91% in the earthworm Lampito mauritii body, whereas the highest concentrations of chromium (Cr) and lead (Pb) were found to increase by 18.05% and 30.22%, respectively, in the earthworm body when soil and buffalo dung were combined. For the protection of both the health of humans and the environment, vermicomposting and the utilization of Lampito mauritii are considered to be efficient methods for extracting these harmful metals from rice field soil.
Studies on the biomass production of Macrobrachium rosenbergii (Giant river prawn) in relation to physiochemical parameters at river Kosi, Saharsa, Bihar
Authors:   University Department of Zoology, B. N. Mandal University, Madhepura, Bihar, India, Chandra Suruchi , Kumar Arun ,   University Department of Zoology, B. N. Mandal University, Madhepura, Bihar, India, Mishra Bhuwan Bhaskar ,   University Department of Zoology, B. N. Mandal University, Madhepura, Bihar, India
Published: May 2023

The current study describes the giant river prawn (Macrobrachium rosenbergii) survival rate, mean body weight, length, and biomass production in relation to the water quality parameters at the two distinct sites of the river Kosi viz. Mahisi block and Nauhatta blocks at Saharsa, Bihar. Together with physiochemical data including temperature, pH, dissolved oxygen, and salinity, the study demonstrates seasonal variation. The study was carried out over the course of four seasons-monsoon, winter, spring and summer - from July 2019 to June 2020. These physiochemical parameters have a significant impact on M. rosenbergii growth and development. Dissolved oxygen and salinity are the two key variables that have an effect on the biomass production of prawns, as well as their size, length, and survival rate. The study also demonstrates that the water quality, which is caused by industrial area pollution as well as domestic wastes, weeds, etc., causes the quantity and quality of prawns (M. rosenbergii) to decline in Mahisi block Saharsa, Bihar, whereas the Nauhatta blocks area exhibits better water quality than Mahisi block as well as increases in biomass production and giant river prawn numbers. As a result, the study sheds light on the physiochemical analysis of water, particularly dissolved oxygen and salinity, which have a significant impact on the development and flourishing of the giant river prawn. These prawns are of the wild type and are found in the river water of Kosi, a freshwater stream, without any human intervention.
Effect of Allium sativum bulb extracts as feed additives on the immunological, enzymological, biochemical and growth parameters of Cirrhinus mrigala
Authors:   Department of Zoology, Padmavani Arts and Science College for Women, Salem-11, Tamil Nadu, India., P Dhanalakshmi , C Ragunath ,   Unit of Aquatic Biotechnology and Live Feed Culture, Department of Zoology, Bharathiar University, Coimbatore-641046, Tamil Nadu, India., V Ramasubramanian ,   Unit of Aquatic Biotechnology and Live Feed Culture, Department of Zoology, Bharathiar University, Coimbatore-641046, Tamil Nadu, India.
Published: May 2023

The present work was done to test the effect of (A. sativum Linn.) garlic bulb extracts on the immunological, enzymological, biochemical and growth parameters of (C. mrigala Ham.) Indian major carp fingerlings. Five experimental diets namely control, petroleum ether, toluene, ethyl acetate and methanol extract mixed feeds (0.10 %) were prepared and the fishes were fed with them for two months. The results indicated that the oral administration of the extracts led to desirable changes in immunological (superoxide anion production, bactericidal activity and lysozyme activity), enzymological(aspartate transaminase, alanine transaminase and alkaline phosphatise), biochemical (blood glucose, total protein, albumin, globulin, cholesterol and triglycerides)and growth (weight gain%, specific growth rate (SGR) and feed conversion ratio (FCR) parameters. Based on the findings, it could be derived that A. sativum bulb extracts prepared using different solvents; especially the 0.10 %/kg supplemented feed additives enhance the immunity and growth of Indian major carp fingerlings.
The Case for Intersectional Theology: An Asian American Catholic Perspective
Authors: Choi Hoon
Published: May 2023

Intersectional approaches aim to uncover the multidimensionality of multiply burdened victimhood rather than a single-axis analysis. When intersected with Asian and Asian American postcolonial experiences and perspectives, intersectionality exposes the global reach and colonial origins of white imperialism and ideological, systemic, and mutational nature of white supremacist logic of dominance connected to global capitalism, neocolonialism, class-ism, ableism, caste-ism, racism, etc. While limited and inadequate by itself, there is a family resemblance of intersectional method in the Catholic theological and intellectual tradition that is inclusive of ordinary and marginalized voices and secular disciplines. For Catholic theologians and the church, then, intersectional approach can be instrumental in dismantling white supremacy within the church as an institution and people. Indeed, the intersectional nature of Jesus’ ministry, personhood, and location further solidifies the case for using intersectional theology for ecclesial and personal introspection, growth, and development.
Black Feminism, Womanism, and Intersectionality Discourse: A Theo-Ethical Roundtable
Authors: leath jennifer s. , Hadebe Nontando , Symmonds Nicole , Perkins Anna Kasafi
Published: May 2023

This article brings into conversation four scholars exploring the various ways that intersectionality ebbs and flows in Black religious discourse.
Vaginitis phyto therapy against vaginal pathogen and molecular identification of isolated vaginal pathogen
Authors: Firdous Jannathul
Published: May 2023

Female genital tract infections are major public health problems, with considerable economic consequences. Drugs like metronidazole and clindamycin are unable to control the growth of vaginal infection completely, which requires alternate novel treatment strategies. Some herbal antimicrobial agents are reported to inhibit the growth of vaginal infection. Boerhaavia diffusa andAzadirachta indica are such herbs with antimicrobial, antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. In the present study, vaginal fluid samples from infected patients were collected and cultured using different media. Isolated pathogens were identified using 16S rRNA sequence. Four bacterial pathogens were isolated and identified. The pathogens identified were Aeromonas cavia, Lactobacillus, Staphylococcus aureus and Klebsiella pneumomiae. Anti-vaginalis activity of the two herbs were analysed in an isolated pathogen. Maximum zone of inhibition was observed against S. aureus and Aeromonas caviae. The present investigation confirmed that, Boerhaavia diffusa andAzadirachta indica herbal extracts were able to control the vaginal pathogens without any side-effects
Protective effect of ethanolic leaf extract of myrianthus arboreus on indomethacin induced gastric ulcer in adult male wistar rats
Authors: Agu Augustine
Published: May 2023

Gastric ulcers are a common gastrointestinal disease with a complex etiology. It manifests with various signs and symptoms, which, in severe cases, could be life-threatening, especially in developing countries. Medicinal plants have been known to exhibit therapeutic potential with minimal adverse effects and thus have been employed in treating various diseases. This study evaluated the effect of ethanolic Myrianthus arboreus leaf extract on indomethacin-induced gastric ulcers in adult male Wistar rats. Twenty-five rats were divided into five groups of five rats each: group A received distilled water; group B received distilled water for 14 days, and 30 mg/kg body weight of indomethacin after 24 hours of fasting. Group C received 20 mg/kg of omeprazole for 14 days and 30 mg/kg of indomethacin after 24 hours of fasting. Groups D and E received 50 mg/kg and 100 mg/kg of M. arboreus, respectively, for 14 days and 30 mg/kg of indomethacin each after 24 hours of fasting. The ulcer index, antioxidant parameters, gastric pH, and histopathology of the stomach were evaluated after the laboratory experiment. The results showed a significant increase in ulcer index and malondialdehyde caused by the indomethacin, while there was a reduction in glutathione, superoxide dismutase, and hydrogen ion concentration (pH), as well as extensive damage to the gastric mucosa. In contrast, both the extract and the omeprazole significantly improved these damages. The results revealed that the leaf extract of M. arboreus has a significant gastro-protective effect comparable to that of omeprazole on the indomethacin-induced gastric ulcer.
Política curricular de ensino de língua portuguesa para imigrantes: um estudo de revisão sistemática de literatura (2016-2021)
Authors: Magalhães Ceane Dias , Ramos Reybia Bueno , Dos Santos Geniana
Published: May 2023

Este estudo relaciona-se a uma pesquisa ampla a respeito da política curricular de ensino de língua portuguesa para imigrantes em Mato Grosso. Neste texto, apresentaremos resultados de uma revisão sistemática de literatura (Sampaio e Mancini, 2007, p. 84), doravante RSL acerca do tema, a fim de levantar as políticas educacionais que focalizam o imigrante e a aprendizagem do Português como língua estrangeira, refletindo sobre suas características, desafios e potencialidades. Para a discussão, como aporte teórico estratégico, operamos com o ciclo de políticas de Ball e Bowe (1992); Mainardes (2006) e Ball et al. (2021) de modo a compreender os contextos dessa política de currículo, especialmente o contexto da influência na produção das políticas. Os resultados da RSL evidenciam desafios às políticas linguísticas destinadas à população de imigrantes. Os pesquisadores evidenciam a ausência de políticas educacionais para a população imigrante, defendem a importância da criação de políticas linguísticas que visem à formação de professores de português para estrangeiros, e também a reestruturação de um projeto político/curricular que considere o plurilinguismo, ou o reconhecimento das práticas pedagógicas quanto ao repertório plurilíngue dos alunos e práticas pedagógicas que promovam a inter/multi/transculturalidade na escola ou instituições que ofertam o ensino ou educação para imigrantes.
The Representation of Humanity in Asif Currimbhoy’s Inquilab
Authors: Mallam Naveen
Published: May 2023

In recent decades, mankind has been progressing towards the advancement in the name of technology. At the hand of advancement and development, the elements of basic humanity are doomed under the hypocrisy in society. There is a need for the insurgence of humanity over inhumanity to save mankind. Every human being, in the interaction of self and society, tries to accommodate the soul for the best of human nature. If this is the element to be drawn for the artistic play, Asif Currimbhoy has the advantage in every manner to make use of the elemental psychic drama molded into an excellent play. The present play by Asif Currimbhoy, Inquilab portrays human nature with the zeal of representation of humanity over the doomed system of injustice caused in society. It tries to pave a way to bear the torch towards humanity over adversity of the human psyche in the name of feudalism. Finally, it also searches for the redressal of mechanisms in the human behavior, as the Naxalite way of life is not a short cut, nor a sole way out for many filthy problems of society and does not bring the wanted means of democracy.
Sita: The Hero of Nandini Sahu’s Retelling of Ramayana
Authors: Swara Thacker
Published: May 2023

Generation after generation has heard the story of Ramayana as the epic battle or dharmayudh between Rama and Ravana. Sita is mostly presented as the damsel in distress whose honour is protected by her husband and who is supposed to prove her chastity in order to find a place in society. However, her life before marriage, her natural gift, resilience, courage, and ability to detach from everything that is close to her are many times overlooked. The hero is Rama, and the villain is Ravana. Sita is the victim. Nandini Sahu’s Sita is not a victim. She is the true warrior of the epic Ramayana who deserves to be called the hero. She is the faithful daughter, wife, and mother who performs all the three roles with devotion and dedication. However, most importantly, she is a woman of substance who never loses hope in adverse circumstances and resiliently faces every challenge that life throws her way. This paper is an attempt to reconstruct Sita’s identity as the warrior of the epic instead of the victim by referring to Nandini Sahu’s rendering of the story of Ramayana from Sita’s perspective. This analysis will be done from the postcolonial perspective in which the story of the subaltern Sita will be the highlight, and her actual contribution to the action of the epic will be brought to the forefront to show that she is the hero and not the victim.
Transcendentalism and Skepticism in Arun Kolatkar's Select Poems
Authors: Shubham Yadav
Published: May 2023

Arun Kolatkar belongs to the canon of  modern Indian poetry writing in English. He is the only well acclaimed Indian poet other than Kabir to be represented on the World Classics tittle of New York Review of Books. Kolatkar is well versed in both the Language Marathi and English. His poem Jejuri is a collection of thirty-one poem which traces humour in everydays matters. For Jejuri, Kolatkar earned the Common Wealth Poetry prize in 1976. The poem Jejuri presents Kolatkar's view on spirituality, religious experience and imagination. The poems  of Kolatkar ironically present the natural imagery which in a way satirizes the society and its superstitious belief. Kolatkar highlights the pitful situation of modern man who has been entangled between the materialistic world and unable to find a peace of heart, mind and soul within himself. This paper critically analyses the three select poems of Arun Kolatkar- the Bus, the Priest, an Old Woman. All these poems highlights the surrealistic image and also focus on the individualistic approach. Kolatkar transforms his experiences into his works which presents the idea of individualism. Kolatkar presents the individualistic aspect in the poem through the protagonist Manohar who is not a hollow man of Eliot's The Waste Land but a modern educated and rational man, can be seen connected to the transcendentalist philosophy of Ralph Waldo Emerson. Thus, the paper tends to mark the transcendentalist perspective in the Kolatkar's poetry and also traces skepticism in his poetry.