bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Trabalhos sobre educação de jovens e adultos nos eventos brasileiros de pesquisa e ensino de ciências
Authors: Barrelo Jr Nelson , Almeida Nathalie Marinho de
Published: February 2023

Neste trabalho buscou-se investigar o andamento da produção científica voltada para a Educação de Jovens e Adultos (EJA) sobre Ensino de Ciência com um enfoque no Ensino de Física. Para isto, realizou-se uma breve revisão da literatura sobre a trajetória histórica do tardio estabelecimento da EJA no Brasil. Em seguida, fez-se um levantamento dos trabalhos publicados entre 2009 e 2019 nos anais do Encontro Nacional de Pesquisa em Educação em Ciências (ENPEC), do Encontro de Pesquisa em Ensino de Física (EPEF) e do Simpósio Nacional de Ensino de Física (SNEF). A partir desses dados foi possível observar em que ano e em que região houve publicações sobre EJA em tais eventos. Percebeu-se também que a quantidade de trabalhos na área é quase inexistente e propôs-se incorporar os estudos sobre EJA com caráter obrigatório nos cursos de licenciatura a fim de que mais professores conheçam as especificidades da modalidade e possam se interessar pesquisar sobre ela.
Percepção de professores de Língua Portuguesa do Sertão do Araripe – Pernambuco – sobre educação alimentar e nutricional
Authors: Gomes Severiano Janeo da Silva , Santos Antonio Alves dos , Lins Yana Luise Falcão , Mota Anna Hakell da Silva , Skrapec Michele Vantini Checchio , Messias Cristhiane Maria Bazilio de Omena
Published: February 2023

Estratégias para promoção da alimentação saudável e a possibilidade de discussão dessa temática no ambiente escolar de forma interdisciplinar têm sido debatidas com frequência. Nesse sentido, essa pesquisa teve como objetivo avaliar o conhecimento dos professores de língua portuguesa sobre educação alimentar e nutricional. Trata-se de um estudo descritivo com abordagem quantitativa. A pesquisa foi realizada em trinta escolas, localizadas em 10 municípios juridiciado a Gerência Regional de Educação – Sertão de Araripina–PE. Participaram 109 professores de língua portuguesa, na modalidade ensino médio regular, semi-integral e integral. Utilizou-se questionários como instrumentos de coleta, abordando o conhecimento prévio sobre a temática, e o nível socioeconômico. Referente aos conhecimentos sobre educação alimentar e nutricional todos os professores consideraram importante o ensino de educação alimentar e nutricional no ensino médio. Porém, os resultados identificaram diversas dificuldades na abordagem dessa temática, apresentando uma carência de conhecimentos na área.Verificou-se a importância da realização de uma formação na temática abordada, visando encurtar as distâncias entre a educação e a Segurança Alimentar.
Narrativas docentes sobre inclusão escolar de estudantes em condição de deficiência
Authors: Florentino Jiuliana Ferreira , Costa Vanderlei Balbino da
Published: February 2023

Essa pesquisa se originou da necessidade de abordar a temática da inclusão de pessoas em condição de deficiência no espaço escolar. Nosso objetivo geral foi analisar e compreender as narrativas dos professores e profissionais de apoio especializado nas escolas inclusivas, relacionando-as com as diretrizes que normatizam a inclusão dos estudantes em condição de deficiência e os processos de inclusão escolar. As análises documentais e as narrativas evidenciaram que, dentre outras práticas, a autonomia da escola e a formação docente são primordiais para promover a inclusão dos estudantes em condição de deficiência nas escolas comuns. Destacamos que, por meio das narrativas, ficou evidente a veemente necessidade de ofertar formação específica para os profissionais da educação atuarem nas escolas inclusivas. Conclusões nos fizeram perceber que as escolas estaduais ainda não conseguem desenvolver uma gestão democrática e participativa. Nesse processo, as unidades escolares e os profissionais da educação ainda têm grandes desafios a enfrentar.
effect of instructional guidelines intervention on pregnant women's knowledge, clinical outcomes, and self-efficacy regarding prevention of osteoporosis
Authors: Ahmed Safaa Ibrahim , Saber Nahed Mousa , Shalaby Silvia Farouk , Dawoud Salwa El Saied Mahmoud
Published: February 2023

The prevalence of osteoprosis is higher in females than in males. Hence, if efforts to avoid it are unsuccessful, more than 10 million women will be affected by it by the year 2020. One in three women and one in five men over the age of fifty will break a bone as a result of osteoporosis worldwide. Aim: The study was aimed to evaluate the effect of instructional guidelines intervention on pregnant women’s knowledge, clinical outcomes, and self-efficacy regarding the prevention of osteoprosis. The research design quasi-experimental design was used to achieve the aim of the current study. Setting: It was applied in ante-natal and rheumatoid clinics at Sohag University Hospital, Egypt. Sample: A convenient sample included 200 women randomly assigned into two equal groups, with 100 women in each group (the study and control groups). Tools of data collection: Three data collection tools were used: I) a structured interview questionnaire, II) a women’s knowledge assessment sheet regarding Osteoporosis, and III) Factor loadings for the osteoporosis self-efficacy scale.
Gynecological disorders as factors that could cause cervical neoplasia
Authors: Wazir Shahida , Inayat Afshan , Afridi Sanodia , Faridoon Nayab , Qadir Ayesha
Published: February 2023

A longitudinal cohort research was conducted to see if gynaecological disorders besides the human papillomavirus (HPV) remain associated to the elevated threat to cervical neoplasia. The research included many women who participated in the planned mass screening. Trichomonas vaginalis and HPV, respectively, remained linked through a significant comparative probability of preinvasive lesions, cervical cancer and invasive cancer merged, and preinvasive lesions and invasive cancer combined. Despite its rarity in detection, the greatest and theoretically highly meaningful information system provides for Herpes simplex virus (HSV) was discovered. It was not demonstrated that actinomyces or yeast significantly increased the cervical cancer risk. The other illnesses' confounding effects were unable to explain any of these findings. This led us to propose that the herpes simplex virus and Trichomonas vaginalis are further cervical neoplasia predictors.
Lower risk of car crashes among older drivers compared with younger drivers: analysis of 10 years of data
Authors: Pitta Leonardo Santos Rocha , Nóbrega Otávio Toledo , Camargos Einstein Francisco
Published: February 2023

Objective: Traffic crashes are a significant cause of health expenditure, mainly considering disability and death. Driving skills are key when it comes to traffic crashes, and older drivers may be unfit to drive. The statistics of traffic crashes involving older drivers can contribute to planning actions that reduce accidents. This study aimed to present statistical data on traffic crashes among older adults in a Brazilian state. Methods: This is an epidemiological study performed with data from the Traffic Accident Information System of the Federal District Traffic Department, Brazil, ranging from 2008 to 2017 and comparing the incidence of injury crashes between older drivers and adult drivers. Results: Although the system recorded 60 705 drivers involved in injury crashes, a 24% reduction was seen in the overall crash incidence during the studied period (2008 – 2017); within the older drivers group, this reduction was two times smaller (12%). Despite the smaller drop in incidence, older car drivers presented around three times less risk of crashes when compared to adult drivers, along with a lower risk of accidents on urban, low-speed streets, and were mostly involved in collisions during the day. Conclusion: We found that the risk of older drivers being involved in injury crashes was three times smaller than that of adult drivers. The behavior of older drivers can influence the occurrence of accidents.
Lichen Transplantation on Polyporales Fungi. An Attempt to Verify the Compatibility after Translocation from a Hill Forest to Anthropized City Parks at Livorno (Tuscany, Italy)
Authors: Pasquinelli Paolo
Published: February 2023

The transplantation of genus Cladonia terricolous lichens on Polyporales parasitic xylophagous fungi was attempted. Three species of Cladonia (C. pyxidata, C. rangiformis, C. foliacea) have been moved (translocated) from Livorno hill woods (Tuscany, Italy) to some public Livorno parks which suffer by an excessive anthropization. After a short period (a week) of adaptation to the new environment we transplanted thirteen specimens of Cladonia lichens on four different species of Polyporales fungi (Fomitopis betulina, Phellinus torulosus, Stereum hirsutum and Ganoderma applanatum) identified on the trees of the parks. The transplants obtained good engraftment and every periodic qualitative control showed a persistent photosynthetic activity even eight months after the start. Only one transplant (on Ganoderma applanatum) failed due by the toxicity of a secretion after incision. These observations lead us to consider those experiments as a demonstration of the compatibility of the implied tissues on transplantation and also allow us to introduce the difference of the term transplantation (the insert of an organism to another) from the often-confused translocation (relocation of an organism in different habitat). Future checks will indicate how and for how long this artificial association complex might persist.
Earth an Unstable Planet Why and How the Poles can Shift
Authors: Barbiero* Flavio
Published: February 2023

bstract There is compelling evidence that the poles have shifted in the past, but this idea is dismissed as impossible by the scientific community on the assumption that the stabilizing effect of the equatorial bulge is so great that no conceivable force could make the Earth shifting on its axis, except for the collision with a planet-size body. In theory, however, a wide shift of the poles could be obtained simply by reshaping the equatorial bulge, a ring of matter that from about 15km at the equator decreases down to zero at the poles. At least 20% of this matter is made by water, which covers 2/3d of the whole Earth. A well-known physical law assures that free liquid surfaces create instability, thus Earth is an inherently unstable planet. Every displacement of water provokes a wobbling of the axis of rotation. An ocean wide tide or tsunami of hundreds of meters would displace the axis of some degrees, therefore the polar icecaps would rotate off-center developing a toppling torque. The shift would increasingly grow to the point of provoking the sudden rebound of the Earth’s mantle and in the end a reshaping of the equatorial bulge around a different axis of rotation. We can imagine more than one reason that in theory could provoke a tide of the required magnitude, but the most probable culprit should be the impact of a large asteroid. The analysis of the behaviour of a gyroscope subject to a disturbing torque provides a clear explanation of why and how the impulsive torque produced by the impact of an asteroid could trigger a process which in the end results in a shift of the poles.
The Association of Genetic Polymorphisms in Tumor Necrosis Factor-Alpha and Interleukins with Disease Severity or Response to Biological Therapy in Iraqi Rheumatoid Arthritis Patients: A Narrative Review
Authors: Mohammed Samer Imadr , Yawuz Jamal Mohammad , Alshamari Iman Obaid
Published: February 2023

Background: Tumor necrosis factor-alpha (TNF-α) and interleukins play important roles in the pathogenesis of rheumatoid arthritis (RA). Genetic research has been employed to find many of the missing connections between genetic risk variations and causal genetic components. Objective: The goal of this study is to look at the genetic variations of TNF-α and interleukins in Iraqi RA patients and see how they relate to disease severity or response to biological therapy. Method: Using specific keywords, the authors conducted a systematic and comprehensive search to identify relevant Iraqi studies examining the genetic variations of TNF-α and interleukins in Iraqi RA patients and how they relate to disease severity or response to biological therapy. Results: Thirteen studies have looked at TNF-α and interleukin genetic polymorphisms in Iraqi RA patients. Only the IL-2, IL-4, IL-6, IL-17, and IL-23 receptor gene polymorphisms were explored for interleukins; however, the results of studies indicate no association between genetic polymorphism and the severity of RA. Very few researchers examine the correlation between genetic variation and TNF-α inhibitor responsiveness. Numerous studies have been conducted to investigate the genetic variations of the TNF-α promoter. The -308 G/A region in the promotor region was the most studied location.
MOORA METHOD (MULTI OBJECTIVE OPTIMIZATION ON THE BASIC OF RATIO ANALYSIS) FOR THE BEST MOTORCYCLE SELECTION RECOMMENDATIONS
Authors: Nurhayati
Published: February 2023

Motorcycles are one of the main choices of transportation that are of interest to the public, especially Indonesia, because they are simple in size, fast and cheaper than other means of transportation such as cars. Now many emerging types / types of motorcycles complete with advantages and disadvantages. This of course will make it difficult for consumers to make the right choice, according to the desired criteria. To make it easier for buyers to choose the type of motorcycle that suits their wishes, a decision support system is designed to recommend the appropriate type of motorcycle. This system was built with accurate calculations using the MOORA (Multi Objective Optimization on The Basic of Ratio Analysis) method so that the accuracy of calculations is guaranteed which is applied using PHP MySQL software. With this system, buyers will have no difficulty choosing the type of motorbike that suits their needs and finances so that a comfortable and fast buying and selling process will be created.
Assessment of Knowledge of Nurses and Midwifes regarding Immediate Newborn Care
Authors: Begum Rubina , Riaz Sumaira , Munir Adil , Ghaffar Tahira , Bibi Samina
Published: February 2023

Knowledge is the fundamental aspect of every health care organization. to devotion to necessary of immediate newborn care. At hospital-based level resuscitation is the first step for the prevention of complication in newborn. Objective: To assess the knowledge of nurses and midwives regarding immediate newborn care. Methods: Data was collected from 200 nurses and midwives from two maternity hospitals (Lady Willingdon hospital and Lady Aitchison hospital) Lahore using structured based questionnaire. A hospital based descriptive study design was conducted in labor rooms of two maternity hospitals of Lahore. Results: The result showed that, study population had a fair knowledge level in spite of this; their performance level of practices was poor towards immediate care of the newborn. Conclusions: The study showed that nurses and midwives performed well below the expertise levels of knowledge and skills regarding immediate care of the newborn This assessment highlighted that there is very extreme need of training and education for nurses and midwives and episodic assessment to tackle gaps and develop overwhelmed continuing modules for education
Conflict Management Strategies of Nurses Distributed according to the Age and Length of Time in Position
Authors: Bashir Kishwar , Bashir Nadia , Shahzadi Amna , Ashraf Arifa
Published: February 2023

Healthcare worker conflict has been identified as a global issue in healthcare settings. Objectives: To find how do conflict management strategies rank when distributed according to the selected demographic variables of (a) age or (b) length of time in position? Methods: This study's methodology was a descriptive cross-sectional study. The investigation was carried out at the King Edward Medical College-affiliated Mayo Hospital in Lahore. Using a 6% margin of error and a 95% confidence range, a sample size of 122 cases was estimated. The nurses' information was gathered using a random sample procedure. SPSS V.21 was used to analyze the data, and descriptive statistics were used. Results: For the age category of 21-35 years (15 subjects or 25%), the most frequently utilized strategy was compromising. This strategy was followed by avoiding, accommodating, collaborating, and competing. The strategy of avoiding was the most frequently utilized behavior in all categories except the category of time in position of less than 1 year when considering length of time in nursing position. Conclusions: In conclusion, this study highlights the importance of considering age and length of time in nursing position when analyzing conflict management strategies used by nurses in hospital settings. For the age category of 21-35 years, the most common strategy was compromising, followed by avoiding, accommodating, collaborating, and competing. However, the strategy of avoiding was the most frequently utilized behavior in all categories except for those with less than one year of experience.
Effect of colostomy care education on self-care among patients with permanent colostomy in a Public Hospital in Lahore
Authors: Ashraf Noreen , Saleem Mussarat , Munir Saba
Published: February 2023

A colostomy is a surgical opening in the abdomen to create a stoma, a portion of the colon is pushed outside the abdominal wall by which digested food goes into an external pouching system. Objectives: To compare the effect of colostomy care education and standard care on self-care among patients with a permanent colostomy at tertiary care hospital in Lahore. Methods: A quasi experimental study was conducted in a public hospital in Lahore, Pakistan. Purposive Sampling technique was used to collect the data. The order within the participants belonging to the control group or intervention group was chosen randomly by the sealed envelope method. Results: In this study, 46 adult patients with permanent colostomy of both genders were included. Patients were divided into two equal groups. The colostomy self-care in the interventional group of patients had increased significantly after the implementation of educational intervention as compared to the control group. Similarly, the complications in the interventional group have decreased due to self-care practices as compared to the control group. Conclusions: Educational interventions can increase the level of self-care which may ultimately decrease the risk of complications after a colostomy. Educating the patients with coping strategies after colostomy can help in keeping the stoma healthy, maintaining lifestyle and also reducing the risk of postoperative complications
Conflict Management Among Nurses in Tertiary Care Hospital Lahore
Authors: Bashir Kishwar , Shahzadi Amna , Ashraf Arifa , Bashir Nadia
Published: February 2023

Conflict amongst healthcare workers has been noted as a problem in healthcare settings all around the world. Objective: To analyze the most frequently occurring conflict management strategy utilized by nurses in the hospital setting. Methods: A descriptive cross sectional study design was used to carry out this study. The study was conducted in Mayo hospital, Lahore attached to King Edward Medical College, Lahore. Sampling size of 122 cases was calculated with 95% confidence interval and 6% margin of error. Random sampling method was used to collect data from nurses. Data were analyzed through SPSS V.21 using descriptive statistics (frequencies, and percentages). Results: A total of 122 female nurses were recruited and analyzed in this study. Majority of nurses were aged between 25-30 years, 45 (36.8%). This study showed that there are conflicts among nurses in a hospital setting. Comparison of the subjects' conflict management strategy mean scores according to length of time in nursing position revealed differences in frequency of occurrence of the five strategies. The strategy of avoiding was the most frequently utilized behavior in all categories except the category of time in position of less than 1 year. The results of this descriptive study revealed that the most frequently occurring conflict management strategy utilized by this sample was avoiding. Conclusion: Findings of this study conclude that nurses who practice in the hospital setting tend to approach conflict with concern for the other party’s wishes
Effect of the Atlantic Multiple Oscillation (AMO) on the Temperature Gradient on Libya
Authors: Ben Miloud Haifa M
Published: February 2023

As a result of climate change causing a rise in global temperature, the oceans have had a share of this rise, which has consequences for decades. The study discussed the effect of the Atlantic Multiple Oscillation (AMO), which plays a major role in climate change and its impact on temperatures represented in its cold and warm phases, as in the cold phase indicating cooling of temperatures, especially in the year 1974, it was characterized by cooling, and in the warming phase it affects temperatures with a clear increase In the warm year of 2010, Weather data was used for ten stations over Libya, represented by temperatures and cold and warm AMO periods. The period of it cooling was characterized by anomalous temperatures reaching between -0.2 to -1.79 degrees Celsius, where it is more evident in the summer, and it warming period. It is show in the winter and reaches between 0.3 to 2.7 degrees Celsius, indicating a warm winter. Explaining the degree of correlation between AMO and the temperature of these stations was positive and in the summer during the cooling period 1971-1977, and less in the winter during the heating period 2010-2017.
Impact of Skill-Development Programme in Pottery Industry: A Study in Andro Village, Imphal East District, Manipur
Authors: Singh Lairellakpam Seilendra
Published: February 2023

The section of individuals who solely belong to the pottery profession is mostly 'Lois' in Andro, Imphal East, Manipur. The socio-economic status of Andro people has been worsening, and as a result, these workers are moving to another due to the diminishing prospects of the pottery industry. Against this setting, an endeavor has been made to inspect the financial states of the designated populaces. The paper explored a few arising alternatives which can provide some livelihood opportunities considering the government and other agencies taking initiatives for rural industrialization. Primary data were used for the study and descriptive statistics were used to analyze the data. The findings indicate that socio-economic conditions of the target populations are not improving but there are huge scopes for developing the pottery industry in Andro.
Exploring the Coordination Matter in Urban Governance: A Critical Analysis
Authors: Al-Amin Mohammad , Akter Rokeya
Published: February 2023

The study aims to draw attention to the problem of dual urban management. The local level of governance has a crucial role in national politics. ULG is the aspect of any government system that is given the most priority. It serves as a pillar for forming policies, and the framework of urban bodies is essential to a successful urbanization system. Bangladesh has seen fast urbanization during the previous several decades. Urban government entities like City Corporations and special-purpose agencies are given some responsibility for beautiful urban design and providing better services to its citizens. Both original data for Cumilla City Corporation and secondary data from various sources were used in this exploration for Dhaka City Corporation. DCC split into two businesses at the same time, and CuCC was founded in 2011. Twenty respondents were chosen from randomly department officials and elected officials to gather primary data using the KIIs tool and secondary data utilizing observation. They consequently deal with a variety of issues. The lack of autonomy, the improper mobilization of local resources, the lack of sound management, the functional overlap, various modes of operation, and patterns of accountability, have all been identified as major issues and barriers to the improvement of urban infrastructural quality in this paper. Those create hazards and chaos situation among the different institutions associated with the management of Comilla and Dhaka City Corporation. This article also proposed some recommendations by which these problems can be reduced.
Introduction to Ghazi Amanullah Khan’s Administrative and Economic Reforms
Authors: Stanikzai Amin , Shinwari Fateh Gul , Hemat Toryalai
Published: February 2023

Shah Ghazi Amanullah Khan is the founder of a new and modern Afghanistan. Throughout his reign, significant changes and innovations have taken place in Afghanistan’s economic, legal, and social aspects. The purpose of the research study is to deeply analyze the administrative and economic structure of Ghazi Amanullah Khan’s government. Besides, to identify those factors which positively affect the economic and administrative structure of Ghazi Amanullah Khan’s government. As well as, to explain the overall leadership in the era of Ghazi Amanullah Khan. The doctrinal research methodology and a descriptive, explanatory, and analytical research approaches are used in this work. According to well-known historians and the study of history in terms of administrative and economic structure and achievements the government of Ghazi Amanullah Khan was considered one of the advanced governments of the era. Moreover, one of Ghazi Amanullah Khan’s reforms was that he created national symbols such as state emblems, national days, national anthem, national flag, medals, and national currency. All of these were part of Ghazi Amanullah Khan’s reforms. The researcher suggests and recommend to the central and local government to implement them in their central and local institutions.
Formulating cost-effective Black Soldier fly (Hermetia illucens) based Nile Tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus) diet for sustainable food security
Authors: Odhiambo Florien , Manyala Julius , a Millicent , Museve Elijah , Otieno Hillary
Published: February 2023

Globally, food insecurity is a fundamental problem. The aquaculture sector plays a vital role in supplying food with great potential to enhance food security. A significant challenge for the industry is the scarcity of protein sources in fish feeds and high prices that escalate production costs beyond economic viability. A growing paradigm shift for sustainability in the aquaculture sector is the usage of alternative insect-based diets like the black soldier fly (Hermetia illucens) larvae meal (BSFLM). The cost of fish production is always a pertinent issue in the aquaculture sector. Therefore, farmers would benefit from minimised and feed costs using technologies such as linear programming, which considers input costs and nutrient levels on different feed ingredients to ensure the production of least cost nutrient-dense diets. This study focused on applying the linear programming technique in Nile tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus) feed formulation using BSFLM as an alternative source of protein. In determining the least cost diet, five feeds were formulated with BSFLM at the following levels (0, 25, 50, 75, and 100%) using ready to use excel solver function for linear programming. The study shows that replacing fishmeal with BSFLM at 100% is cost-effective and may reduce the cost of feeding by as much as 26.8%. This study focuses on minimising feed cost in the aquaculture.The study recommends that a further study be conducted to test the diets on fish growth performance.However the level of pprotein content in the diets formulated is also a good since they meet the requirements for juvenile nile tilapia.Reduced feed costs will enable aquaculture farmers to increase their income and enhance food security.
Enhancing growth and yield of squash (Cucurbita pepo L.) through mulching and inorganic fertilizers
Authors: Islam Zahidul , Rashid Md
Published: February 2023

An experiment was carried out to evaluate the effects of mulching and inorganic fertilizers on growth and yield of squash at the Horticultural Farm of the Bangladesh Agricultural University, Mymensingh during the period from November 2021 to February 2022. The experiment consisted of three types of mulching viz., M0 (Control), M1 (Black polythene) and M₂ (Rice straw), and five levels of inorganic fertilizers viz., T0 = Control, T1 = N : P : K: S @ 70: 70: 80: 10 kg/ha, T2 = N : P : K: S @ 80: 80: 90: 15 kg/ha, T3 = N : P : K: S @ 90: 90: 100: 20 kg/ha, T4 = N : P : K: S @ 100: 100: 110: 25 kg/ha. The experiment was laid out in Randomized Complete Block Design (RCBD) with three replications. The highest yield per plot (6.06 Kg) and highest yield per hectare (33.65 t) were observed from M1 (Black polythene) while the lowest yield per plot (4.11 kg) and yield per hectare (22.85 t) were found from M0 (Control). T3 treatment (N: P : K: S @ 90: 90: 100: 20 kg/ha) produced the maximum yield per plot (7.14 kg) and yield per hectare (39.65 t) while T0 (Control) treatment produced the minimum yield per plot (3.22 kg) and yield per hectare (17.86 t). The maximum yield per plot (8.36 Kg) was obtained from M1T3 (Black polythene and N: P: K: S @ 90: 90: 100: 20 kg/ha) treatment while the minimum yield per plot (2.14 Kg) was recorded from M0T0 (Control) treatment. The maximum yield per hectare (46.43 t) was obtained from M1T3 (Black polythene and N : P : K: S @ 90: 90: 100: 20 kg/ha) treatment while the minimum yield per hectare (11.89 t) was recorded from M0T0 (Control) treatment. Therefore, combined application of black polythene mulch along with N : P : K: S @ 90: 90: 100: 20 kg/ha was found to be better in respect of growth and yield of squash compared to other treatments.
Use of Gis for spatial mapping of soil fertility in Dhanushadham Municipality, Dhanusha, Nepal
Authors: Kafle Karuna , Yadav Santosh , Poudel Abichal , Katel Shambhu , Gelal Rashil , Adhikari Bhusan , Oli Biplov
Published: February 2023

Soil fertility evaluation is an important aspect in the context of sustainable agricultural production of an area. This study was carried out to find the soil fertility status of the Dhanushadham Municipality, Dhanusha, Nepal located at 26°52’N, 86o02’E using GPS and GIS Using Google Earth Pro (GEP) and ArcGIS, 61 soil samples were collected based on land use, slope, and aspects. The soil's texture, pH, total nitrogen, available phosphorous, and potassium levels were all measured. Most of the study area (36.35%) has loam soils, followed by sandy loam soil (28.17%). The soil pH ranged from 5.2 to 7.5, indicating that it was strongly acidic to nearly neutral. Soil organic matter (SOM) ranged from 1.14% to 1.83% with a mean value of 1.52% in most of the soil. Total nitrogen was 0.08%, available phosphorus was 120.96 kg/ha, and available potassium was 146.13 kg/ha, respectively. In the study area, total nitrogen was found to be medium, phosphorus found to be high, and potassium was found to be low. To maintain soil nutrient status, organic manure, reduced use of chemical fertilizers, and different soil management practices should be used. The study concludes that GPS and GIS-based soil fertility mapping assists farmers, scientists, planners, researchers, and students in providing soil test-based fertilizer recommendations for sustainable soil management and developing future farm research strategies.
Beliren Yetişkinlerin Pozitif Şema Düzeylerinin Ruminasyon ve Duygu Düzenleme Becerileri İle İlişkisinin İncelenmesi.
Authors: Akta Emirhan
Published: February 2023

Bu çalışmanın amacı beliren yetişkinlerin pozitif şema, duygu düzenleme ve ruminasyon düzeyleri arasındaki ilişkilerin incelenmesidir. Çalışmada veri toplamak amacıyla kişisel bilgi formu, pozitif şema ölçeği, duygu düzenleme ölçeği ve ruminasyon yanıt ölçeği kullanılmıştır. Çalışma 2020-2021 eğitim öğretim yılında farklı devlet üniversitelerinde eğitimlerine devam eden ve mezun olan beliren yetişkinler ile gerçekleştirilmiştir. Katılımcılar 210’u (%77,8) kadın, 60’ı (22,2) erkek olmak üzere 270 kişiden oluşmaktadır. Katılımcıların yaş ortalamaları 21,19’dur. Çalışmanın veri analizinde SPSS 23.0 paket programı kullanılarak korelasyon analizi, basit ve çoklu regresyon analizi ve t testi kullanılmıştır. Araştırmanın sonuçlarına göre beliren yetişkinlerin pozitif şema toplam puanları ile ruminasyon alt boyutlarından derinlemesine düşünme ve saplantılı düşünme arasında düşük düzeyde negatif yönde anlamlı bir ilişkinin olduğu; pozitif şema toplam puanları ile duygu düzenleme alt boyutlarından yeniden değerlendirme arasında orta düzeyde pozitif yönde anlamlı bir ilişkinin olduğu görülmektedir. Beliren yetişkinlerin pozitif şema ve pozitif şema alt boyutlarından öz-yetkinlik, başarı, iyimserlik ve değerlilik düzeyleri, duygu düzenleme alt boyutlarından yeniden değerlendirmenin %32’sini, pozitif şema alt boyutlarından güven düzeylerinin ise duygu düzenleme alt boyutlarından olan bastırma düzeylerinin %5’ini açıkladığı belirtilmiştir. Çalışmanın sonuçlarından yola çıkarak önerilerde bulunulmuştur.
The Cross-Cultural Differences in Symptoms of Schizophrenia: A Systematic Review
Authors: Ceylan An , Alkar zden
Published: February 2023

The symptoms of schizophrenia may vary across cultures largely in terms of positive symptoms. Culture-specific symptoms can affect treatment or assessment processes, therefore it is considered crucial to determine these differences in positive symptoms, especially hallucinations. In this study, we aim to systematically examine and understand these cultural differences in hallucinations within the context of schizophrenia. Using the related keywords in different databases, we identified 465 articles. The systematic review included 21 articles published between 1975 and 2016 that met the eligibility criteria. After systematically reviewing the articles, it appears that auditory hallucinations were generally the same across cultures, but visual hallucinations were more common in Africa, Asia, the Middle East, and the Caribbean than in Europe and America. In some cultures, religious and cultural beliefs were influential in terms of the content of hallucinations. While the order of frequency types of hallucinations seen in schizophrenia across cultures seems to be relatively similar, the frequency of hallucination types may differ across cultures suggesting the pathofacilitative effects can partly play. Furthermore, the pathoplastic effect and social kindling hypotheses may explain the content differences by identifying that culture influences the expression of symptoms at the content level. Although studies have limitations, some of which need to be read carefully since they may not fully represent cultural samples, it was expected that this study would contribute to a better understanding of how culture affects hallucinations as well as highlight the treatment and assessment options that might be useful for clinicians.
Psychometric Properties of the Turkish Version of the Parental Psychological Flexibility Questionnaire
Authors: L Sena , AYDIN Yasin
Published: February 2023

This study aimed to examine the psychometric properties of the Parental Psychological Flexibility Questionnaire (PPFQ) developed by Burke and Moore (2015) in a Turkish sample. For this purpose, the three-factor structure of the scale was tested by conducting Exploratory Factor Analysis (EFA) with a sample of 274 parents with kids aged between 9-17. The criterion-related validity of the PPFQ was tested by checking Pearson correlation coefficients. The structure of the PPFQ was confirmed by testing Confirmatory Factor Analysis (CFA) with a sample of 353 parents with kids 9-17. Following the confirmation of the three-factor structure of the scale, reliability coefficients were tested for the whole scale and its subscales via test-retest reliability and Cronbach’s alpha coefficients. The results of the EFA and CFA revealed that the Turkish form of the PPFQ was also a three-factor scale as it was in the original version. Additionally, concerning the criterion validity, PPFQ was found to be significantly linked to related measures. Finally, the reliability scores were also satisfactory. These findings were discussed in line with the relevant literature.
Theoretical Prediction of Neutron-Induced Radiative Capture Cross Section of Some Isotopes of Minor Actinides
Authors: Olorunsola Abel , Bamikole Johnson , Bello Aisha , Ige Olumide
Published: February 2023

Theoretical model code was used to evaluate neutron-induced radiative capture cross section on isotope of 237Np, 241Am, 243Am, 244Cm, and 245Cm with an effort to improve the contribution to the nuclear reaction data from 1 MeV which are important ingredients in studying the heating effect in the reactor core. The phenomenology level density model was implemented by varying different parameters to fit unknown experimental nuclear cross sections using nuclear reaction calculation modular code (EMPIRE 3.2.3 code). The evaluated neutron-induced capture cross section on
237Np, 241Am, 243Am, 244Cm and 245Cm were compared with experimental data retrieved from EXFOR and recent Evaluated Nuclear Data Library. A discrepancy of 2.82% was observed between model calculation on the excited nucleus and Evaluated Nuclear Data File ENDF at about ??≥1 MeV, suspected to be effect from target spin and level coupling respectively. However, the good agreement between the model prediction of neutron-induced capture cross section and experimental data confirms the quality of the model calculation. The calculated results are relevant for the incineration of the minor actinides capable of reactors design.
A cross-sectional study on awareness of eye donation in medical students
Authors: Srivastava Geetika , Prajapati Vaishali , Singhal Deepika , Parmar Neha , Shah Aneri , Desai Smeet
Published: February 2023

Background: Corneal diseases cause visual impairment and blindness and account for approximately 70–80 lakhs cases of blindness in the world. Treatment for restoring vision in patients with corneal blindness is done with corneal transplantation, which requires corneal donation. At present, in India, the collection of donor’s eyes amounts to around 22,000 eyes each year, which is far less important in terms of need. Therefore, collecting the eyes of donors is of prime importance in any organized effort to reduce corneal blindness.

Aims and Objectives: We designed this study to assess the awareness, knowledge, and attitude of 1st- and 2nd-year MBBS students toward eye donation.

Materials and Methods: Questionnaires were given to the 1st- and 2nd-year MBBS students and statistical analyses were carried out for checking of knowledge and awareness of the students about eye donation. One hundred and forty-five students from 1st-year MBBS and 145 students from 2nd-year MBBS participated in the study. Ethical permission was obtained before conducting the study.

Results: Of the total 290 students, 285 (98.28%) had awareness about eye donation. One hundred and ten (75.8%) 1st-year students and 126 (86.9%) 2nd-year students were aware that eye donation should be made within the first 6 h after death.

Conclusion: Although the awareness of eye donation is good in medical students, the number of students pledged is very low. To make the dream of converting the awareness into pledging and procurement of eyes, knowledge about eye donation is highly required. Researchers had worked on multiple strategies to raise awareness for eye donations and corneal transplantation, it is perceived that some innovative strategies must be tried and there is a need for the incorporation of more information into the medical curriculum.
The correlation of screen time with sleep quality: A cross-sectional study on undergraduate medical students
Authors: Baria Dipika , Hathila Purva , Devalia Jayna , Mahajan Swati , Shah Tejas
Published: February 2023

Background: Continuous and long-term exposure to the screens of electronic devices, especially smartphones, cell phones, and tablets, is associated with poor quality of sleep.

Aim and Objectives: The study was undertaken to correlate screen time exposure and the quality of sleep in undergraduate medical students and to find out the effects of increased screen time exposure on the health of students.

Materials and Methods: The study was carried out on 200 undergraduate medical students at Smt. B. K. Shah Medical Institute and Research Centre, Piparia, Vadodara, Gujarat with the help of an online pre-validated questionnaire constructed on Google Form after obtaining ethical approval. The questionnaire was comprised demographic profiles, screen time exposure, and Pittsburgh sleep quality index (PSQI) statements. Data were entered into an Microsoft Excel sheet. For the descriptive statistical part, means, standard deviations, and frequency tables were used. A Chi-square test was applied to detect the strength of the association. P < 0.05 was considered statistically significant.

Results: The prevalence of increased screen time among the study population was found 79%. The prevalence of PSQI scores >5 observed in the present study was 73%. There was a significant association observed between increased screen time exposure and PSQI score >5.

Conclusion: Increased screen time was significantly associated with poor sleep quality. The most common effect of increased screen time exposure among students found was a headache.
Hypovitaminosis D causes suboptimal glycemic control in type 2 diabetic patients
Authors: Dhakad Gajendra , Kunjunni Remesh , Mishra Arun
Published: February 2023

Background: Vitamin D deficiency and associated complications are widely prevalent in the Indian subcontinent. Hypovitaminosis D is known to play deleterious effects on cardiovascular and skeletal functions in human beings. Yet, its effect on carbohydrate metabolism and diabetes mellitus (DM) is less known.

Aim and Objectives: In the current case– control study, our primary aim is to find out the potential effect of hypovitaminosis D on glycemic control in type 2 DM (T2DM) patients.

Materials and Methods: The study population comprised 250 T2DM patients recruited primarily from Madhya Pradesh, India. The case group of 125 T2DM patients with hypovitaminosis D was compared with a control group of 125 T2DM patients with sufficient vitamin D. We mainly investigated the effect of hypovitaminosis D (both deficiency and insufficiency) on glycemic control in T2DM patients.

Results: We observed that both fasting and 2-h postprandial blood glucose were found to be elevated significantly in T2DM patients with hypovitaminosis D (P < 0.01). The glycated hemoglobin level was also elevated (P < 0.01) in the case group suggesting impaired glycemic control for a chronic period. An inverse association is found between glycemic status and serum vitamin D (OH)D3 levels.

Conclusions: Our results show the significance of maintaining sufficient plasma vitamin D levels, along with hypoglycemic medication in T2DM patients to improve their glycemic control and avoid diabetic comorbidities.
TaqMan probe-based qPCR method for specific detection and quantification of Fowl adenovirus 8b challenge from chickens inoculated with live attenuated or inactivated virus
Authors: Ugwu Chidozie , Bejo Mohd , Omar Abdul , Isa Nurulfiza , Ideris Aini
Published: February 2023

Background: Fowl adenovirus (FAdV) 8b and other serotypes cause inclusion body hepatitis (IBH) in chickens. Specific detection of aetiologic serotype in mixed infection and vaccine failure could be difficult.
Aim: The objective of this study was to develop a TaqMan probe-based qPCR method for the detection and quantification of the FAdV 8b challenge virus.
Methods: Forty-eight broiler chickens inoculated with live attenuated or inactivated FAdV 8b strains at day 1 of age either with or without booster at day 14 post-inoculation were used. The chickens were challenged with a pathogenic strain of FAdV 8b at day 28 of age. Liver and cloacal swabs were collected on days 7 and 14 post-challenge. Primers and probe were designed, specificity confirmed, and used to carry out qPCR amplification.
Results: The assay amplified the FAdV DNA challenge virus, but not that of the live attenuated virus. It could detect FAdV 8b DNA as low as 0.001ng/µl in liver and cloacal swab samples. Copy numbers obtained indicate virus load and shedding.
Conclusions: It shows that a selective detection of FAdV 8b within serotype is possible. It can be useful for rapid detection and diagnosis of the disease, virus quantification and differentiation within species, determination of vaccination failure and efficacy especially the virus load in the target organ and shedding.
Method development and validation for the quantitative estimation of Trametinib in API form and marketed tablet dosage form by RP-HPLC
Authors: Deepthi K , Ramya Bommagouni , Priyanka Jangili , Pranali Lingampally , Harisha Thalla , Brundharika Ganta
Published: February 2023

The development of analytical methods is in need for the estimation of Trametinib in pure and different pharmaceutical formulations. A simple, sensitive, rapid, accurate, precise and economic chromatographic method was developed and validated for Trametinib in pure and pharmaceutical formulations. The proposed method was validated according to the International Conference on Harmonization (ICH) guidelines. This separation is performed on Symmetry ODS (C18) RP Column, 250 mm x 4.6 mm, 5µm Column and mobile phase consists of ACN : Methanol: 0.1% OPA in the ratio of 60:30:10v/v/v at flow rate of 1.0ml/min. The wave length (λmax) used for the estimation of Trametinib is 267 nm by chromatographic method. The linearity of the calibration curve was validated by the high values of the correlation coefficient of regression. The percentage of Trametinib recovered was found to be within the limits i.e. 98-102% for Trametinib. LOD and LOQ values for Trametinib were found to be 0.08µg/ml and 0.24µg/ml respectively. The developed methods are simple and suitable for the determination of Trametinib in pure and pharmaceutical preparations.
Phytochemical investigation and Antidiabetic activity screening of Bennincas Hispida (THUNB.)
Authors: Uma P , Ramya Manthapuram , Rani Bhukya , Ruchika  Reddy Sama , Yamini Saraswathi Apur , Shreshta Ranga
Published: February 2023

The crude extracts of Benincasa hispida i.e. ethanolic extract and aqueous extract were studied for the presence and detection of phytochemical such as of flavonoids, sterols, terpenoids, carbohydrates and phenolic compounds using standard procedures. On the basis of the results, the extracts were further used for in vivo evaluation of antidiabetic activity. The present study was designed to study the phytochemical screening and to investigate the antidiabetic potential of aqueous and ethanolic extract of dried leaves of Benincasa hispida. The antidiabetic potential was evaluated by Streptozotocin-Nicotinamide induced diabetic in rat model. The extracts showed significant potential in a dose dependant manner when compared with the Glibenclamide. The aqueous extract shows good glucose lowering ability than ethanoloc extract on day 15. Thus both the ME and AE may be useful as a natural antioxidants in the near future.
Research solutions for IoT applications in the construction of intelligent logic programming devices for measurement and control systems
Authors: Giang Le Ngoc , Van Hieu Nguyen , Hien Phan
Published: February 2023

This article is aimed at researching IoT technology and specific applications. On that basis, build an intelligent logic programming device capable of performing automation, measurement, and control problems in today's technology trend. From there, giving simple instructions and helping users easily realize their control measurement problems in a completely new, intuitive, and effective way.