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A Critical Metaphor Analysis of Anti-telefraud Public Legal Education Discourse
Authors: Liu Mengna , Chen Jinshi
Published: March 2022

Nowadays, news media provides an important platform for knowledge dissemination of public legal education (PLE) and combating fraud is one of the most important topics in PLE news reports. WAR, ANIMAL and CONTAINER metaphors are three important metaphors that frequently appear in anti-telefraud PLE discourse. The present paper analyzes the role of the three metaphors in English and Chinese anti-telefraud PLE discourse based on the framework of critical metaphor analysis. Specifically speaking, the paper focuses on two research questions: 1) How WAR, ANIMAL and CONTAINER metaphors are used in PLE discourse that serves for anti-fraud activity. 2) Whether, if so, how do the metaphors achieve the function of evaluation and persuasion in PLE discourse. Our analysis shows that WAR, ANIMAL and CONTAINER metaphors construct different metaphor scenarios in anti-telefraud PLE discourse, highlighting different aspects of telecom fraud. Moreover, WAR, ANIMAL, and CONTAINER metaphors, as a very powerful tool for framing reality of telecom fraud and anti-telefraud topic, play an important role in simplifying and facilitating the understanding of telecom fraud and anti-telefraud process; they also enhance the effects of persuasion by its role of expressing “evaluative stances” on the perceived reality.
Revealing the Meanings on William Wordsworth’s Poem Strange Fits of Passion Have I Known
Authors: Sukarno Sukarno
Published: March 2022

This study investigates a literary work, a poem, from a linguistic framework. The aim of this study is to reveal the meanings found in William Wordsworth’s poem ‘Strange Fits of Passion Have I Known’ from systemic stylistic analysis in the framework of Systemic Functional Linguistics and Verbal Art Semiotics. The data were collected by library study and analyzed with a descriptive, deconstructive method and content analysis with an intrinsic objective approach. This result of the study proves that the subject matter of this poem is ‘the poet rode a horse to Lucy’s cottage from the rice of evening till the drop of the bright moon”. The deep level of meaning refers to the last clause complex ‘O that is a mercy, to myself I cried If Lucy should be dead.’ The deeper level of meaning of this poem is about ‘the death of a young girl named Lucy’, and finally, the deepest level or the theme of this poem is about ‘death is a natural part of life cycle.’
Hone Tuwhare Poetry: A Close Study as Native Maori Wayfinding
Authors: Deair Raghad Shakir
Published: March 2022

Hone Tuwhare is the most well-known Maori poet in New Zealand. His poetry is mostly inspired by Maori culture; his bond with nature and his views on man's destructibility on both nature and himself, as well as mythical and political themes, are the most prominent subjects in his work. Tuwhare's innermost feelings and thoughts are passionately expressed in his poetry, whether it's a show of deep reverence for nature or an angry protest against mankind's cruelty. His use of poetic devices like a poetic apostrophe, personification, and onomatopoeia all contribute to his message being delivered strongly and effectively to his audience. Hone Tuwhare was a prominent poet who was well-liked by both Maori and Pakeha New Zealanders. The research explores the ways Tuwhare expresses the Maori island peoples, who see themselves as an extension of the land.   This research focuses on a close reading of Hone Tuwhare, a New Zealand Maori poet who wrote in English from 1975 to 2000, providing insights into the poems' customary worlds, or "ritenga tangata." "Ritenga tangata" most directly relates to people's traditional behaviors and traditions. Hone Tuwhare collected works interconnected themes of tragic loss, questions of identity, and integral familial bonds, all of which cannot be divided from poetic representations of the natural world. The research sums up that Tuwhare is a lyricist with a distinct voice and a distinct affinity to his Maori ancestry. Traditional ocean voyaging principles and symbolic systems are employed to navigate the worlds of the poetry as he is described. This way of navigation aims to show cultural signals in work as well as a level of concern for the worlds depicted. This concern is manifested in political, social, and economic terms.
The Impact of Viral Marketing Collateral on Brand Image: “#KwentongJollibee” Advertisement
Authors: Li Van Kevin , Ongpauco Patricia Alexandria , Rubante Janine Therese
Published: March 2022

Viral marketing is one of the essential strategies of businesses during promotional campaigns. Many companies have successfully used viral marketing as a profitable and effective marketing strategy. However, information regarding factors and elements that impact viral marketing remains unclear and how this viral marketing campaign influences customer perception. Drawing from Porter’s theory of competitive advantage and the Associative learning theory, this paper seeks to investigate the effect of the viral marketing campaign on customer perception and examine the impact of the factors and elements on viral marketing collateral utilized in advertising a company's product offerings by using a descriptive and correlational paradigm. From the digitally conducted questionnaire with 385 respondents, the results show that viral marketing collateral and its several elements and factors are significant in fortifying a company's brand image, thus positively impacting customer perception.
Climate Change and its Effects in the Rice Industry of the Philippines
Authors: Teng Benjamin Vincent , Uy Ezra Javier , GONZALES, ANDREW N.
Published: March 2022

Philippines’ rice production consists of 20% of the gross value added of Philippine agriculture. The absence of the variable may bring drastic changes to the overall Philippine GDP; the research paper will determine whether climate change brings much harm to the Philippines’ rice production industry. Due to pollution and with more companies that seek natural resources, climate change has become more severe. The data collected ranges from 1988-to 2017, and all the data gathered came from credible sources. The data collected were regressed using the Eviews as the medium, and the results were interpreted by the researchers. The result of the research proves that carbon emissions and rice production have a significant relationship and that one affects the other greatly.
Macroeconomic Determinants of Public Debt in the Philippines
Authors: Manalo John Louie , Villamiel Mark , Dela Cruz Eloisa
Published: March 2022

In this study, the researchers discussed the underlying determinants of public debt in the Philippines, namely: Foreign Direct Investments Inflow, Gross Capital Formation, Inflation Rate, and Trade Balance. The goal of the researchers is to identify how these determinants affect the accumulation of public debt and to answer which of the variables would be possible to be recommended to the policy-making body with the hopes of gradually lessening public debt. The study utilized Multiple Linear Regression to clearly unfold if there is any attribution that exists between the variables and public debt. The data for the mentioned independent variables will be gathered from The World Bank Data. The platforms used to run the statistical tests are EViews 11 and Microsoft Excel. The final outcomes show that FDI had a negative and significant impact where a unit increase in FDI would result in a 272.559 decrease in debt. The trade balance showed a negative impact as well; however, the result was similar to the inflation rate, which manifested insignificant results to the study. Based on the findings, the researchers recommend making use of other variables similar to interest rates, exchange rates, and the debt-to-GDP Ratio. The researchers concluded that FDI could be relied upon as a debt reduction measure with its negative coefficient. To be specific, a unit increase to FDI is equivalent to a 272.559 decrease in public debt. Increasing FDI inflow will be favorable in mitigating the heavy reliance on debt and gradually finance the indebtedness of the country. On the other hand, inflation rate and trade balance were inconsiderable to the study as both variables exceeded the level of significance established by the researchers at 5%.
Philippines - ASEAN Trade Potential: An Application of Intra-ASEAN Augmented Gravity Model
Authors: Noble Althea Marisse , Molina Ma. Riza Michaela , Canto Danielle Mellesse
Published: March 2022

ASEAN has made great progress toward economic unification and free trade in the area. With the objectives of creating a unified market, expanding intra-ASEAN trade and investment, and attracting foreign investment, ASEAN has been a cornerstone of the Philippines' diplomatic and commercial policies, which is evident in the Philippine policy of creating a more prosperous, secure, and free Southeast Asia through a variety of measures in politics, economics, international trade, and functional cooperation. The researchers revisit Jan Tinbergen’s Gravity Theory by using the adjusted augmented gravity model in a panel data of bilateral trade flows between the Philippines and the ASEAN member countries from 1995 to 2019 at the national level using the Poisson-Pseudo Maximum Likelihood estimator and Ordinary Least Squares, both with fixed effects, in a model-comparison approach. Using the fitted trade values from the PPML estimates and the standardized real values of exports and imports of the trading countries through the index of Average Standardized Trade Potential, it was found that the bilateral trade between the Philippines and other ASEAN member countries has been efficiently performing over the past decades, except for Brunei Darussalam, Cambodia, Lao PDR, and Myanmar. Hence, a dynamic and more inclusive approach should be adopted by both the Philippines and its trading partners to reach the optimum bilateral trade potential in the nearest future.
IMPLEMENTASI PROGRAM BPJS-KESEHATAN DALAM PELAYANAN KESEHATAN DI PUSAT KESEHATAN MASYARAKAT(PUSKESMAS) STUDI PADA PUSKESMAS PEKKAE KEC.TANETE RILAU KAB.BARRU
Authors: Musdalifa
Published: March 2022

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THE PREFERRED MENTORING ATTRIBUTES AND PRACTICES FOR EFFECTIVE SCIENCE TEACHING
Authors: Burak Durmuş , Simsar Ahmet
Published: March 2022

Pre-service teachers encounter many different mentor teachers during the teaching practicum process. While some teachers give sufficient coverage to early childhood science education, some do not. This research aimed to explain effective mentoring attributes and practices of the mentors which preferred by pre-service pre-school teachers during science teaching activities throughout the teaching practice lessons. The study was designed in line with the Q-methodology. The participants of the study were 39 pre-service teachers. Quantitative data were collected with the Q measurement tool developed by the researchers to describe the mentoring attributes and practices in science teaching. In addition, qualitative data were collected and analyzed through an open-ended questionnaire. The results obtained in the study revealed that pre-service pre-school teachers preferred the mentoring attributes and practices, in which they could get support at the point of personal development in science teaching. In addition, it was found that the same pre-service teachers were less likely to prefer the mentor who gave feedback and tried to be a role model while science teaching.
Keywords: effective mentoring, mentor teachers, pre-school education, science teaching
EFFECT OF TASK-BASED LEARNING ON STUDENTS’ UNDERSTANDING OF CHEMICAL REACTIONS AMONG SELECTED RWANDAN LOWER SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENTS
Authors: Musengimana Jeannette , Kampire Edwige , Ntawiha Philothère
Published: March 2022

This study intended to measure the effect of Task-Based Learning (TBL) on lower secondary school students’ understanding of chemical reactions. The study employed a quasi-experimental pre and post-test research design with eight intact classes of 369 students purposively selected from eight schools in two districts in Rwanda. The experimental group of four schools was exposed to the TBL method, while a control group of the other four schools was exposed to the conventional teaching method (teacher-centered). A chemistry test of a Pearson product-moment reliability coefficient of .643 was developed and used in both groups. The results of repeated-measures ANOVA revealed a significant effect of treatment on students’ understanding of chemical reactions (p < .001) with a medium effect size (d = 0.357) in favor of the experimental group. Gender and school location variables were also analyzed. It was found that the interaction effect of experimental and gender was not significant (p > .05, d = 0.010). However, the effect was significant with the school location (p < .05, d = 0.026) in favor of students studying in rural schools. The results imply that TBL method improves students’ understanding of chemical reactions. Recommendations were given to educational stakeholders to train teachers in this method and teachers to use it in chemistry teaching.
Keywords: chemistry education, chemical reactions, Rwandan lower secondary schools, students’ understanding, task-based learning
PREDICTING KEY FACTORS AFFECTING SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENTS’ COMPUTATIONAL THINKING SKILLS UNDER THE SMART CLASSROOM ENVIRONMENT: EVIDENCE FROM THE SCIENCE COURSE
Authors: Xing Danxia , Lu Chun
Published: March 2022

The main purpose of this research was to explore the key factors influencing secondary school students’ computational thinking skills within the smart classroom environment. Data were collected from 420 students in 4 secondary schools in B city, China. The optimal fitting results of the structural equation model showed that internet attitudes, internet self-efficacy, and internet use are the key factors directly related to students’ computational thinking skills. Furthermore, there are indirect effects between students’ attitudes towards the internet and computational thinking skills through internet self-efficacy and internet use as mediators. These internet-related characteristics were confirmed to be significantly associated and simultaneously affected their computational thinking skills. After reviewing and reflecting on the research conclusions, this study proposed several measures to improve secondary school students’ computational thinking skills while taking into account the complicated interplay of internet psychology and behavior characteristics.
Keywords: computational thinking skills, Internet attitude, Internet self-efficacy, Internet use, smart classroom, secondary school students.
PRE-SERVICE CHEMISTRY TEACHERS’ PROFESSIONAL VISION DEVELOPMENT: THE EFFECT OF LESSON-OBSERVATION PRACTICE
Authors: Honskusová Linda , Vojíř Karel , Rusek Martin
Published: March 2022

Ability to adequately analyze educational situations is essential not only for (pre-service) teachers’ occupational decisions, but also for their own professional development. This study represents an evaluation of the observation practice aimed at pre-service chemistry teachers’ (N = 12) professional vision development. They attended chemistry classes in schools, discussed them in a group and independently wrote their reflections. The effect on the professional vision was evaluated using a self-efficacy questionnaire, lesson reflections analyses and semi-structured interviews. The results showed that pre-service teachers significantly overestimated their ability to reflect on lessons, struggled with lesson analyses, failed to describe and analyze chemistry-specific content in contrast with their significant improvement in describing student-teacher interaction and teacher’s activity – all with medium to large effect. Although observation practice deepened their ability to notice, pre-service teachers did not change attention to individual lesson’s aspects. Lesson observation therefore seems to be a suitable means of professional vision development from the richness of observed phenomena’s point of view, as well as students’ self-efficacy improvement, however more research in several aspects is needed to further inform (pre-service) teacher training practice. Key words: ability to notice, learning situations reflection, pre-service chemistry teacher, professional vision, teacher self-efficacy
TEACHERS’ PERCEPTIONS AND STEM TEACHING ACTIVITIES: ONLINE TEACHER PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND EMPLOYMENT
Authors: Yıldırım Bekir , Akcan Ahmet Tayfur , Öcal Erdinç
Published: March 2022

This study addressed teachers’ perceptions of the effect of online teacher professional development programs (OTPDPs) on their professional development. This five-month study focused on four aspects of OTPDPs: (1) Teachers' perceptions on OTPDPs, (2) the impact of OTPDPs on lesson planning, (3) the impact of OTPDPs on STEM teaching, and (4) the impact of OTPDPs in STEM education on teacher employment. The sample consisted of 36 teachers. An OTPDP tailored to STEM education was designed to help participants develop professional skills. This study adopted a qualitative type of research, which was a single case study.” Data were collected through interviews, videotapes, and lesson plans. The data were analyzed using content analysis. Participants had positive perceptions about OTPDPs. They stated that the OTPDP helped them plan and teach STEM better and gain pedagogical and content knowledge. It also allowed them to acquire technological self-efficacy. They also noted that OTPDPs helped teachers develop the skills that would make them more likely to be employed in the future. The results indicate that technological self-efficacy and Internet access are of paramount importance for effective OTPDPs.
Keywords: online professional development, STEM education, teacher perception
Planificación estratégica en la gestión docente de una institución de educación superior ecuatoriana
Authors: Ordoñez Peña Arturo Francisco , Luy Navarrete Wayky Alfredo , Merino Velásquez Jesús
Published: March 2022

Introducción. En la mayoría de las universidades uno de los inconvenientes más complejos es el de la planificación de actividades de su personal administrativo y docente, además del seguimiento y el control que se debe ejercer para lograr que exista una buena gestión en estas áreas. Objetivo. Analizar la planificación estratégica en la gestión docente de las instituciones de educación superior ecuatorianas. Metodología. La metodología empleada se basó en un diseño no experimental con alcance transversal. Resultados. Los resultados obtenidos permitieron establecer que existe una incidencia directa y alta, debido a que el coeficiente de Spearman fue de 0,926 con un grado de significancia de P valor 0,000 < 0,01, concluyendo que existe una incidencia entre la planificación estratégica y la calidad de la gestión docente en la institución de educación superior. Conclusión. Las dimensiones utilizadas en la variable independiente como son el componente prospectivo, estratégico y operativo, conformados por la misión, visión, valores estratégicos, elaboración de objetivos y desarrollo de planes y metas inciden de forma directa y significativa en la calidad de la gestión docente de la institución.
SARS-CoV-2: descendent of a known enemy family with new munition
Authors: Islam Md Aminul
Published: March 2022

Abstract not available

CBMJ 2021 January: vol. 10 no. 01 P: 01-03
Comparison of Visual Inspection with Acetic Acid (VIA) and Liquid Based Cytology (LBC) with Reflex HPV DNA Test in Cervical Cancer Screening
Authors: Chowdhury Mehdi Ashik , Barua Asim Ranjan , Asaduzzaman - , Mahabubul Hoque Mohammad , Rahman DM Arifur
Published: March 2022

A cross-sectional study was conducted to examine the diagnostic outcome of visual inspection with acetic acid (VIA) and liquid based cytology (LBC) and see the association of VIA and LBC with HPV status, between March 2015 and June 2017. A total of 72 women attending the Out-Patient Department (OPD) of Gynaecology (Colposcopy Clinic) of Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University (BSMMU) for VIA test participated in the study. All the participants underwent both VIA and LBC procedures first. Then HPV DNA test was done in all the cases by hybrid capture (hc2 High Risk HPA DNA test) from residual LBC samples. Thereafter, biopsies were taken from all the patients for histopathological confirmation. The mean age of the participants was 40.22±12.29 years, (age range 18-72). Cervical lesions of total 36 patients were VIA positive. Among them 2(5.6%) patients were HPV positive and 34(94.4%) were HPV negative. There was no significant association found between VIA positivity and HPV positivity (p>0.05). Based on LBC, ASCUS were found in 4 patients, NILM in 52 patients and LSIL in 2 patients; all were HPV negative. ASC-H were found in 4 cases among them 1(25.0%) was HPV positive and 3(75.0%) were HPV negative. Squamous cell carcinoma was found in 1, which was HPV positive. The association between two groups was statistically significant (p<0.05). We found the sensitivity, specificity, accuracy, positive predictive value and negative predictive value of (VIA), as compared against histopathology, were 75.0%, 40%, 45.8%, 20% and 88.9% respectively, while for liquid based cytology (LBC) those were found 75.0%, 90.6%, 88.9%, 50.0% and 96.6% respectively. Our data suggest that liquid based cytology (LBC) with reflex HPV testing gives better results than conventional screening through VIA test.

CBMJ 2021 January: vol. 10 no. 01 P: 18-23
Complete Heart Block Complicating Acute Inferior Myocardial Infarction: Risk Factors, Management and Mortality
Authors: Kabir Ahmed Imran , Ashraful Alam Mohammad , Mozaffor Miliva , Rahman Mohammed Mirazur , Ibrahim Musa Manzurul
Published: March 2022

Complete heart block (CHB) is a well-recognized complication in acute inferior myocardial infarction (MI) patients. A prospective observational study was conducted in the Coronary Care Unit (CCU) under Department of Cardiology, Sher-E-Bangla Medical College Hospital, Barisal, Bangladesh, from November 2014 to May 2015, to identify the risk factors and observe clinical prognosis and outcome in patients of acute inferior myocardial infarction associated with complete heart block. Convenient sampling technique was adopted and a total of 100 patients (77 males and 23 females) were selected based on specific inclusion and exclusion criteria. All the patients participated in the study were evaluated by detailed history, clinical examination and relevant investigations to identify the risk factors. ECG was done on daily basis and continuously observed. Response to treatment, complications and recovery of CHB were observed during hospital stay. The mean age of the patients was 57.16±10.24 years. Smoking (52%), dyslipidemia (36%), hypertension (31%) and diabetes mellitus (26%) were found most common risk factors among those patients. 71% of the patients had isolated inferior MI and was quite responsive to optimum medical therapy (92.95%) and mortality was low (2.81%). However, concomitant right ventricular infarction (18%), posterior infarction (4%) and anterior or lateral infarction/ischemia (7%) had a poorer outcome, i.e. 16.66%, 25%, and 57.14% death respectively. Early presentation (within 24 hours) of CHB had only 4.17% mortality. However, mortality increased in patients as CHB developed after 24 hours (26%). Overall, 10% mortality was observed even with advanced cardiac support. Our data suggest that smoking, dyslipidemia, hypertension and diabetes mellitus are most common risk factors of MI. Complete heart block complicating by acute inferior MI is very much responsive to optimum medical treatment and hardly requires temporary pacemaker. However, concomitant right ventricular infarction, posterior, anterior or lateral infarction/ ischaemia cause poor prognosis and increased mortality.

CBMJ 2021 January: vol. 10 no. 01 P: 24-29
Screening for Autistic Spectrum Disorders by Using ESAT Questionnaire: A Study Done in the Urban Settings of Bangladesh
Authors: Sharmin Saida , Halim Kazi Shafiqul , Sultan Zobayed , Haque Kazi Mahbubul
Published: March 2022

The Early Screening of Autistic Trait Questionnaire (ESAT) is a tool for detecting the early signs of ASD – as developed by Dietz and colleagues in 2006 as a primary ASD screening checklist (of 14 questions checklist). This is a tested and reliable tool to diagnose early signs of autism in children. The aim of the present study is to determine the prevalence of autistic spectrum disorder by early detection method using the ESAT tool and see its correlation with age difference. This cross-sectional study was conducted between January and December of 2016, in 47 schools of Uttara, Ashulia, Nikujo Area of Dhaka City Corporation and Tongi Area of Gazipur City Corporation under Dhaka Division. A total of 1000 children aged 3-5 years were recruited in the study. The research instrument was a semi-structured questionnaire based on ESAT tool. The mean age of the participants was 4.22±0.709 years or (50.4±8.504) months. The age group 3, 4 and 5 years had 167(16.7%), 451(45.1%) and 382(38.2%) respondents respectively. Of them, a total of 517 were males (51.7%) and 483 were females (48.3%). Most of the respondents were Muslims 966(96.6%), rest are Hindus 32(3.2%) and Christians 2(0.2%). Our study revealed a prevalence of early signs of autism in 2.6% cases (26 in 1000). Among children with ASD, absence of some of those signs (like interest in different sorts of objects; expressed feeling, crying/calling when left alone, liked to be cuddled, spoke a few words or utter various words, and pretending to make a cup of tea using a toy cup and teapot) were related to age difference; the results were statistically significant (P<0.05).

CBMJ 2021 January: vol. 10 no. 01 P: 37-42
An overview of the surge of rape incidents in Bangladesh during COVID-19 pandemic
Authors: Tasnim Rafia , Hossain Sujan Md Safaet , Hossain Sahadat , Amin Munia , Hasan ATM Hasibul , Islam Muhammad Sougatul
Published: March 2022

The COVID-19 pandemic left impact on domestic violence, sexual assault and increases the pandemic related rape cases in Bangladesh. The present study aimed to give an overview COVID-19 related rape cases so that awareness can be created among public in the outbreak. Three English and Bangla online news portals were selected purposively to include in the study and news of „Rape Case‟ were searched. Search was conducted by the word “rape news”. After removal of the repetitions news, we select ten news that reported detailed rape cases during the country wide lockdown. From ten rape cases, age of victim ranges from 8-23, the victim of eight rape cases were below 18 years (In some cases the age of the victim were not mentioned). In addition, there were five incidents of gang rape, one rape attempts and among ten cases seven of the rape were general types. Additionally, the majority of rape cases occurred at rural areas. Women of all ages are at risk of rape during the pandemic and particular attention should be given to rural areas, as most cases of rape are registered there. Public awareness about rape would be effective to report in due time with preserving the evidence of crime.

CBMJ 2021 January: vol. 10 no. 01 P: 43-49
Fertility Enhancing Surgeries that aid in natural Conception
Authors: Haque Nadira , Sen Shila , Nasrin Begum , Hosain Nazmul , Busria Reeva Aireen , Jannatun Noori Nooray Fatema , Hoque Md Moinul , Bari Md Shafikul
Published: March 2022

Infertility is a rising problem worldwide, hampering the psychological and social wellbeing of thousands of couples. There is a huge financial involvement for its diagnosis and treatment as well. The main goal of reproductive pelvic surgery is to restore pelvic anatomy ensuring a patent and functional pathway for the sperm to reach the ovulated oocyte and a safe implantation into the endometrial cavity. The striking progress in assisted reproductive technology (ART) have upgraded the fertility outcome in despondent cases recently. This review article aims to highlight some surgical procedures commonly performed for better fertility outcome. It involves studying the available material in the textbooks, printed and online journals. The surgically treatable causes of infertility include Endometriosis, Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome, Tubo-peritoneal disease, Mullerian Anomalies and Uterine Myoma. In addition, Endometrial Polyps and Asherman’s Syndrome may also be treated surgically. A thorough evaluation and work up is mandatory to individualize the treatment plan for each patient. A wide spectrum of promising surgeries is available for the treatment of infertility. The surgical approaches have to be individualized depending upon the disease aspect. This is the sound way to measure the effectiveness of reproductive surgeries to restore the natural conception.

CBMJ 2021 January: vol. 10 no. 01 P: 59-65
Protection of Unregistered Well-Known Trademarks: The Bangladeshi Trademarks Regime Revisited
Authors: Islam Mohammad Towhidul , Mamun Md Jahid Al
Published: March 2022

Abstract not available
Dhaka University Law Journal, Vol. 32(2), 2021 P.15-48
Causes and Redresses of Delays in Disposal of Civil Suits in Dhaka District Judge Court: An Empirical Study
Authors: Asrafuzzaman ABM , Hasan Md Golam Mostofa
Published: March 2022

Abstract not available
Dhaka University Law Journal, Vol. 32(2), 2021 P.135-160
Working and Impact of Parliamentary Committees in the UK and Bangladesh: A Theoretical Analysis
Authors: Chowdhury M Jashim Ali
Published: March 2022

Abstract not available
Dhaka University Law Journal, Vol. 32(2), 2021 P.175-198
Editorial Board Vol 32(2)
Authors: Editor The
Published: March 2022

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Dhaka University Law Journal, Vol. 32(2), 2021 P.i-iv
Cardiovascular risk factors and confounders in severe atopic dermatitis: a scoping review
Authors: Ribeiro Fabiola Welter , Lima Junior Emilton
Published: March 2022

Atopic dermatitis (AD) is a chronic and recurrent inflammatory skin disease that could be associated with cardiovascular diseases (CVDs). Interest in determining whether the chronic inflammation of AD is a risk factor for CVD has been growing in recent years, although there are few studies available on this topic, and the results are quite controversial. The purpose of this scoping review was to understand whether severe atopic dermatitis and its chronic systemic inflammatory process contribute, or not, as a risk factor for the development of CVD. Following the development of a study protocol, a scoping review was carried out based on the structure outlined by Arksey and O'Malley, Levac et al., the Joanna Briggs Institute and the PRISMA-ScR guidelines. PubMed, Cochrane, EMBASE, CINAHL, LILACS, Web of Science, Biblioteca Virtual em Saúde (BVS), Scopus and SciELO were the selected databases. Results: Fifty-two studies were included in this review (18 review studies, 16 cross-sectional studies, 15 cohort studies and three meta-analyses). We found that 36 studies could associate AD with CVD, while 16 studies found no relationship between AD and CVD. Conclusions: It is possible that cardiovascular risk in moderate to severe atopic disease is in confounding factors, and not necessarily because AD and CVDs share the same chronic systemic inflammatory pathway. There is no robust evidence that AD is a risk factor for CVD. To reduce CVD risk in patients with AD, we must pay attention to the risk factors commonly present in these patients and strongly recommend a healthy lifestyle.
As dificuldades enfrentadas pelos cuidadores de pessoas portadoras da doença de Alzheimer: revisão sistemática da literatura
Authors: Góes Bárbara Giuliana Mendonça , Ferreira Lucas de França , Lima Naira Coelho , Beltrão-Lima Sérgio , Rodrigues-Antunes Symara , Feio Danielle Cristinne Azevedo
Published: March 2022

Nas pessoas portadoras da doença de Alzheimer (DA) o agravamento dos sintomas como os transtornos cognitivos, funcionais e comportamentais as deixam completamente dependentes, instalando-se, assim, a necessidade de um cuidador. Objetivo: Verificar as maiores dificuldades enfrentadas no cotidiano dos cuidadores de portadores da doença de Alzheimer. Método: Realizada através de uma revisão sistemática de artigos originais, no período de 2016 até 2021. Foram incluídos artigos publicados e indexados no MEDLINE (Sistema Online de Busca e Análise de Literatura Médica) utilizou-se a as plataformas de busca PUBMED e na SciELO (Scientific Electronic Library Online), como critérios de inclusão abordando o objetivo proposto pela pesquisa, publicados entre 2016 e 2021. Resultados: Após o critério de inclusão de temática, foram selecionados encontrados 116 artigos na SciElo e 1675 no PUBMED. Após critérios de delineamento metodológico e critérios de exclusão, foram selecionados 9 artigos da SciElo e 4 do PUBMED para compor a revisão sistemática da literatura. Discussão: Dentre as principais dificuldades vivenciada pelos cuidadores, destacamos: a necessidade de aprender sobre a doença; lidar com a culpa; enfrentar situações de dor, dependência e sofrimento físico e psíquico. Neste cenário, o cuidar de um familiar com DA exige que o cuidador aprenda a conviver com o sofrimento do outro, esconder a sua própria dor e suas necessidades. Conclusão: Os cuidadores de pessoas com Alzheimer têm como a principais dificuldades o sofrimento com a carga de trabalho e a dor sentimental e psicológica de cuidar de uma pessoa que se tornará cada vez mais dependente.
A (In)Evolução do Índice de Sustentabilidade Local em Municípios do Agreste Pernambucano - Brasil
Authors: Corrêa Cristiano
Published: March 2022

O presente artigo constitui uma contribuição para o debate sobre os índices e indicadores de sustentabilidade aplicados ao âmbito local, apresentando o Índice de Sustentabilidade Local (ISL), uma conjugação de dois índices já estabelecidos, o Índice de Desenvolvimento Humano Municipal (IDH-m) e o Índice de Pressões Antrópicas (IPA). O objetivo do estudo foi analisar a evolução destes índices ao longo de uma década (2000 a 2010) em seis municípios do agreste de Pernambuco, onde reside uma significativa população e, consequentemente, ocorre grande quantidade de atividades humanas que impactam o ambiente. Este artigo resume como são calculados os três índices de modo a permitir ao leitor a avaliação da sustentabilidade no agreste pernambucano na década focada. Ao término conclui-se que estes municípios, observando-se os índices discutidos, sofreram em média uma ligeira diminuição na qualidade do bem-estar humano diante de uma forte pressão das atividades antrópicas sobre o ambiente ao longo do período. Os índices de sustentabilidade local que refletem aquela diminuição da qualidade de vida humana merecem reflexão, visto a curva de deterioração apresentada entre o início e o final da década observada.
Analysis of the population structure of Tetragonisca (hymenoptera, meliponini) by microsatellite markers and network interactions
Authors: Kulza Rodrigo Amaral , Galhardo Douglas , Moreira Daiani Rodrigues , Gigliolli Adriana Aparecida Sinópolis , Aparecida dos Santos Simone , Toledo Vagner de Alencar Arnaut de , Ruvolo-Takasusuki María Claudia Colla
Published: March 2022

Tetragonisca angustula is the stingless bee more managed by beekeepers, whose honey has many medicinal properties and is distributed throughout Latin America. They have variation in color of mesepisternum and can be black, yellow or mixed. They might be classified into two species (T. angustula and T. fiebrigi) or two subspecies (T. angustula angustula and T. angustula fiebrigi). This study aimed study was to analyze the genetic variability of populations T. angustula sampled using the technique simple repeated sequences and to analyze the interaction of molecular markers used in other studies to verify the possible existence of a marker that distinguishes genetically. A total of 60 individuals were sampled in the cities of Maringá, Cianorte and Terra Boa, Paraná state, Southern Brazil. The results showed that all loci are polymorphic. The value of FST=0.1173 shows that populations are moderately differentiated and analysis of molecular variance indicates that 76% of the change occurs within the analyzed populations. The largest value of delta K obtained by Bayesian inference estimated the actual number of people equal to three. The analysis of interaction networks has shown that there are more interactions with isozymes, but none of them allowed separate T. angustula in two species.
Xanthan gum and sodium hypochlorite in vitro rooting of Gerbera hybrida cv. Essandre
Authors: Ribeiro Brenda Lima , Ribeiro Juliana Martins , Teixeira Silvio Lopes , Oliveira Antônio Bruno Nunes , Peixoto Ana Rosa , Menezes Anna Christina Passos , Souza Joselita Cardoso de , Paz Cristiane Domingos da
Published: March 2022

The aim of this study was to check the use of the following gelling agents: the xanthan gum “Adicel®” and the stabilizer “Super Liga Neutra®” to replace agar in the in vitro rooting phase of Gerbera hybrida cv. Essandre. Additionally, the possibility of using chemical sterilization of both culture media and glassware with sodium hypochlorite to replace autoclaving was analyzed. The gelling agents, xanthan gum “Adicel®” and the stabilizer “Super Liga Neutra®” were tested at the following concentrations (g L-1): 7; 9; 11; 13; 15; 17; 19; and 21. No concentrations of Super Liga Neutra® provided effective solidification. Concentrations of 17 and 21 g of Adicel® provided a good gelling of the culture medium, which was compared to the medium containing agar (control) with two types of sterilization: autoclaving (for 20 and 40 minutes) and chemical sterilization. Autoclaving for 20 minutes did not provide effective elimination of contamination in the culture medium containing xanthan gum; this only occurred when autoclaving time increased to 40 minutes. Plant development in culture media containing 17 and 21 g of xanthan gum, either sterilized by autoclaving for 40 minutes or at a concentration of 17 g xanthan gum using sodium hypochlorite, was statistically the same as the control that contained agar. However, plant development at a concentration of 21g of xanthan gum in a sterilized medium using sodium hypochlorite was lower than that observed in media containing agar.
Condições de saneamento da região urbana da cidade de Timon-MA, Brasil: indicadores por macrorregiões
Authors: Neri George Ventura Alves , Salles Maria José , Martins Adriana Sotero , Silva Jordeilson Luis Araujo , Castro Dalila Santos de , Pereira Luan Wallace , Rodrigues Denis de Oliveira
Published: March 2022

Este estudo analisou as condições de saneamento da região urbana e seus indicadores por macrorregiões, em uma cidade localizada no estado do Maranhão, Nordeste do Brasil. Foi realizada amostragem domiciliar com aplicação de questionário estruturado, além de investigação cartográfica com análise por macrorregiões municipais. Os principais resultados revelaram armazenamento inapropriado de água e uso de fontes alternativas à rede pública oficial; déficit de 56% de esgotamento sanitário e de 21,63% na coleta de resíduos sólidos. Três macrorregiões apresentaram déficits na limpeza de espaços públicos; no abastecimento de água; no esgotamento sanitário e descarte de resíduos sólidos. Concluiu-se que com a avaliação das condições de insalubridade domiciliar, pode-se direcionar um planejamento estratégico público ou privado que vise melhorias no saneamento e prevenção de agravos à saúde.
Opções terapêuticas para o tratamento da esclerose múltipla
Authors: Nery Lara Gomes , Costa Ana Cláudia Maia Mendonça da , Ribeiro Gabriela Ramos , Oliveira Gustavo Silva , Vaz Rodolfo Lopes , Arruda Jalsi Tacon
Published: March 2022

A Esclerose Múltipla (EM) é uma doença crônica degenerativa que atinge o sistema nervoso central. O tratamento visa a diminuição do processo inflamatório e retardar o avanço da doença. Este trabalho analisa as opções terapêuticas existentes e atualmente disponíveis para o tratamento de pacientes com esclerose múltipla. Foi realizado um estudo epidemiológico, a partir de uma revisão integrativa dos dados disponíveis no PubMed, SciELO e Google Acadêmico, utilizando os descritores “esclerose múltipla” e “tratamento”. A terapia farmacológica para EM pode ser empregada para tratamento sintomático, de episódios agudos/surtos, ou pela utilização de medicamentos modificadores da doença. A variedade existente de medicamentos modificadores da doença permite flexibilidade na escolha da melhor opção de acordo com o perfil de cada paciente. Aliando-se aos tratamentos medicamentosos, terapias complementares são importantes para a neuroreabilitação e controle de sintomas, como a psicologia, fonoaudiologia, neuropsicologia, fisioterapia e terapia ocupacional. Outros pontos recentemente discutidos no tratamento da EM são a utilização complementar de vitamina D, o uso de compostos canabinoides, e uma perspectiva futura do transplante autólogo de células tronco. Considerando a prevalência e impacto da EM sobre a qualidade de vida dos pacientes a longo prazo, a importância do diagnóstico e início do tratamento precoce, bem como a busca por novas evidências para o melhor manejo terapêutico possível da EM são fundamentais para a qualidade de vida do paciente.
Avaliação da qualidade de produtos gerados por levantamento de área utilizando uma aeronave remotamente pilotada e pontos de controle
Authors: Weis Maíra Guarlot , Pessi Dhonatan Diego , Aquino Jonanthan Valença , Luiz Roberto Bueno , Moreira Rodrigo Martins , Paranhos Filho Antonio Conceição , Silva Normandes Matos da
Published: March 2022

Tecnologias espaciais têm permitido ganhos de produtividade e uma melhoria do custo-benefício, sendo o caso da maioria das atividades que dependem de uma análise espaço-temporal da sua ocupação sobre a superfície terrestre. Mesmo com todo o avanço tecnológico, imagens georreferenciadas podem apresentar incertezas de caráter posicional e, portanto, a qualidade das mesmas deve ser avaliada com o intuito de aumentar a acurácia dos produtos gerados. Existe no Brasil uma norma técnica onde pode ser realizada este tipo de avaliação, que é o Padrão de Exatidão Cartográfica para Produtos Cartográficos Digitais (PEC-PCD) definido pela Especificação Técnica para a Aquisição de Dados Geoespaciais Vetoriais (ET-ADGV) (DSG, 2011), sendo baseado no Padrão de Exatidão Cartográfico (PEC) definido no Decreto-Lei nº. 89.817 de 1984 (BRASIL, 1984), que regulamenta a classificação dos produtos quanto à sua acurácia. Neste trabalho objetivou-se por meio de pontos de controle coletados com um RTK, diminuir as incertezas e erros posicionais das imagens georreferenciadas tendo em vista contribuir com a busca de formas funcionais e dinâmicas de gestão, controle e recuperação ambiental. A área de estudo se encontra na região nordeste do Município de Rondonópolis, MT, entre as coordenadas 16° 6'57.91"S e 54°29'3.69"O; 16° 7'1.04"S e 54°29'42.50"O, com aproximadamente 77 hectares. Para o mapeamento da área foram utilizadas fotografias aéreas de alta resolução espacial, obtidas por meio de uma RPA modelo DJI Phantom 4 Pro, sendo coletados seis pontos de controle na área utilizando um receptor GNSS Topcon Hiper V. O processamento de dados foi realizado no software Agisoft Metashape Professional (Agisoft, 2018). Como produto final obteve-se o Modelo Digital de Elevação – MDE juntamente com as curvas de nível e para fins comparativos foram gerados dois relatórios de processamento, um antes da inserção dos pontos de apoio e outro contendo esses pontos. A inserção dos pontos de controle diminuiu de maneira significativa os erros de projeção contidos nas imagens referenciadas, sendo que antes o erro total nos eixos x, y e z estava estimado em 8,507m e após a inserção o erro passou a ser de 0,191m. A partir desse produto com a acurácia refinada, foi possível identificar as erosões do local de estudo de maneira eficiente, gerando resultados e uma rotina interessante para a gestão de áreas degradadas, dando um caminho para centros de pesquisa utilizarem desse método na gestão de locais que sofreram com a supressão vegetal e apresentam erosões provenientes dessa supressão.
Suicidal ideation among university students during the COVID-19 pandemic: a rapid systematic review with meta-analysis
Authors: Teixeira Karlayle de Oliveira Martins , Lisboa Jonathan Lopes de , Dias Bárbara Magalhães Figueiredo , Ferreira Raquel Conceição , Zarzar Patricia Maria Pereira de Araujo , Sampaio Aline Araujo
Published: March 2022

The COVID-19 pandemic brought several behavioral changes in the social, academic and professional spheres, caused numerous deaths and, due to the lack of treatment, imposed social isolation and an adaptation of daily activities, restricted to the remote format, causing emotional and mental instability. in society. Thus, this study aimed to investigate the prevalence of suicidal ideation and associated factors among university students during the COVID-19 pandemic. A Rapid Systematic Review was performed using several databases. Observational studies evaluating suicidal ideation among college students during the COVID-19 pandemic were considered. Articles were assessed for risk of bias by the Joanna Briggs Institute Instrument. Data were extracted for analysis of associated factors and prevalence meta-analysis. Eleven articles were included. The prevalence of suicidal ideation among university students ranged from 1.7 to 19.6%, with a combined prevalence of 12.1% (95% CI: 9.6-15.0%). Factors associated with suicidal ideation were excessive screen time, social isolation, sleep disorders, symptoms of depression, anxiety, post-traumatic stress and being female. The quality of articles ranged from high to low risk of bias. The combined prevalence of suicidal ideation among university students in the period of the COVID-19 pandemic was high, with social isolation and screen time as factors associated with the new context of the pandemic. The findings indicate that support measures should be made available to students during the pandemic to ensure mental health.
Avaliação de medidas de pH de amostras de água mineral engarrafada como proposta para o ensino de ácidos e bases em nível superior
Authors: Silva Geovane Aparecido Ramos da , Cruz Victor Hugo Maldonado , Santos Patrícia Daniele Silva dos , Souza Patrícia Magalhães de , Zidiotti Guilherme Roque , Pereira Arthur Marroni , Ferreira Cintia Stefhany Ripke , Bordoni Ananda Jacqueline , Visentainer Jesui Vergílio , Santos  Júnior Oscar de Oliveira
Published: March 2022

As análises comparativas de pH foram realizadas em água mineral com e sem gás por três métodos distintos: pHmetro, fita indicadora de pH e um indicador universal de pH; apresentamos uma investigação como proposta de auxílio ao ensino das teorias ácido-base para alunos de graduação tendo como tema “Química por trás da água com gás”. Assim, os valores de pH das águas minerais com e sem gás foram medidos e comparados com os valores  descritos no rótulo, e uma discussão foi apresentada para cada método empregado para aferir o pH. Foi realizada uma discussão para trazer aos alunos diferentes conceitos ácido-base mais abrangentes, com o objetivo de ampliar seus conhecimentos sobre o assunto e introduzi-los a outros novos assuntos, a partir de uma simples medição de pH e chegando aos cálculos necessários para determinar o teor de CO2 dissolvido nas amostras de água com gás. Além disso, os dados foram comparados com a legislação em vigor para evitar fraudes. Portanto, nosso artigo cobre conceitos de ácido-base e expande este assunto para outras áreas da química, utilizando a contextualização como uma estratégia de ensino.