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Determination of the Effect of Moringa oleifera Seed on the Rheological and Filtration Properties of Water Based Mud
Authors: Akintola Sarah A. , Oloyede Ifeoluwa , Emmanuel Adeyeye
Published: March 2023

A cost-effective and environmentally friendly biodegradable locally sourced alternative will be sought to reduce drilling fluid cost drilling operations. Moringa oleifera seed is a cheap, locally obtainable, and environmentally friendly additive. This study aims to determine the effect and suitability of locally processed Moringa oleifera seed powder (MSP) as an additive to improve the performance of water-based mud. The seeds were collected, prepared, and pulverized to a particle size of 75 microns. Varying concentrations (2.0, 4.0, 6.0, 8.0, and 10.0 g) of the MSP were used to treat a simple mud sample, and their properties were determined at varying temperatures (26°C, 40°C, 50°C, 60°C, 70°C) using American Petroleum Institute (API) standard procedures. Mud samples treated with Carboxymethyl cellulose (CMC) served as control. From the result, it was observed that the pH and the mud weight were not affected by MSP concentration. The mud sample plastic viscosity improved by 18% as MSP concentrations increased. The YP/PV ratios show an enhancement at all Moringa oleifera seed powder concentrations relative to the control mud except for the sharp decrease at 70°C. The test sample processed a greater fluid loss volume and filter cake thickness for all concentrations. The physical examination of the mud filter cake of the additive depicted that they have slippery, smooth, and soft mud cakes. The results elucidated MSP suitability in some traditional chemical materials in the oil and gas industry.
Evaluation of the functional state of taekwondo athletes 7-13 years old according to the indicators of the finger-tapping test
Authors: Podrihalo Olha , Romanenko Vyacheslav , Podrigalo Leonid , Iermakov Sergii , Оlkhovyi Oleh , Bondar Anastasiia , Semyzorova Alla , Galimskyi Volodymyr
Published: March 2023

Background and Study Aim. The functional state of organs and systems determines the level of preparedness of athletes in modern sports. The evaluation of the state of the central nervous system is of particular importance. The purpose of the study is a comparative analysis of the results of the tapping test of taekwondo athletes of different ages.

Material and Methods. 42 taekwondo athletes were divided into groups of 14 people depending on age: group 1 - (7.50±0.14) years, group 2 - (10.07±0.22) years, group 3 - (13.36±0.27) years. Participants of groups 1 and 2 were engaged in the amateur level, and group 3 had a skill level of 2 Gup - 1 Dan. A special computer program for devices with the iOS operating system was used. An Apple tablet was used - iPad, 4th generation with a screen diagonal of 9.7 inches. The finger-tapping test was carried out for 60 s, 12 subtests of 5 s each. For analysis, we evaluated the total number of depressions during the entire test, the average number of depressions per 5 s, the number of depressions in each subtest, the duration of depressions in each subtest, and the dynamic performance index (DPI). Group results were compared using the nonparametric Rosenbaum test (Q) and sign test (z).

Results. It was found that the athletes of the 2nd group performed more depressions in the test as a whole and in 11 out of 12 subtests compared with the athletes of the 1st group. Comparison of the middle and senior groups also confirmed the best results of the athletes of the senior group in 6 subtests out of 12. The senior athletes had a longer duration of depressions in 2 subtests. The most pronounced differences were established when comparing the results of the junior and senior groups. A significant excess in the number of depressions was confirmed for senior athletes in all subtests. The duration of depressing was longer in senior athletes in 2 subtests. A significant reduction in the number of depressions from the beginning to the end of the test was determined. Changes in the duration of depressions were opposite, and the time increased from the beginning to the end of the test.

Conclusions. The presence of a direct dependence of the results of the finger-tapping test of taekwondo athletes on age is determined. An increase in the number of depressions in the test, an increase in the integral criterion - an indicator of dynamic performance was determined. The results reflect an increase in the strength of nervous processes, positive changes in the functional state under the influence of regular training loads. This condition should be evaluated as a predictor of the success of taekwondo athletes. The computer version of the test is mobile, informative and valid. It can be used in monitoring the functional state of combat sports athletes.
Effect of Yoga and Pilates exercises on lumbar spine physical parameters in healthy women
Authors: OKUNAKOL Vural , ÇETİN Sebahat Yaprak , TAŞVURAN HORATA Emel , EREL Suat
Published: March 2023

Purpose: In this study, it was aimed to examine the physical effects of participation in a Yoga and Pilates-based exercise program on the endurance and flexibility of the spine in order to protect the health of the lumbar region in healthy women.

Methods: A total of 40 healthy women with a mean age of 41.62±6.91 years were included in the study. Participants were divided into two groups as Yoga and Pilates groups randomly. Both groups participated in an exercise program for 45 minutes a day, two days a week for 12 weeks. Sit and reach test was used to evaluate flexibility, and curl up, Static back endurance test and horizontal side bridge building test were used to evaluate endurance.

Results: When both exercise groups were compared before and after treatment, statistically significant difference was found in favor of post-treatment in all measurements (p0.05).

Conclusion: According to the results of our study, it was determined that both exercise types improved both flexibility and muscle endurance performance. However, it was seen that Yoga and Pilates exercises were not superior to each other in terms of flexibility and endurance. Both Yoga and Pilates exercise methods can be used safely to protect and improve general health and especially lumbar region health.
Harrow with Turning Disc Section
Authors: Tarasenko Boris F. , Kuzmin Vitaly V. , Troyanovskaya Irina P. , Partko Svetlana A. , Voinash Sergey A.
Published: March 2023

Introduction. At present, there is widely used smooth plowing, which is moldboard plowing without back ridges and deep furrows.
Aim of the Article. The article deals with developing a new design of working tools for smooth soil plowing that ensure the fulfillment of the required quality of soil cultivation.
Materials and Methods. Based on the analysis of existing designs, the authors developed a harrow with a turning disc section, which is characterized by increased operational reliability by reducing energy costs for its adjustment. The range of change in the approach angle of the disk working bodies is 5–45°.
Results. It was found that the speed of movement and the inclination angle disks have the greatest influence on the tillage quality. To optimize the motion parameters with a turning disk section for the best smooth plowing quality, a two-factor experiment was carried out.
Discussion and Conclusion. As a result, it was found that at a speed of 9.113 km/h and approach angle of working disks of 32°, the quality of tillage is maximum and amounts to 86.1%.
Increasing the Yield and Quality of Winter Wheat Grain through the Use of Innovative Fertilizers and Agricultural Machinery
Authors: Milyutkin Vladimir A. , Ovchinnikov Vladimir A.
Published: March 2023

Introduction. The article deals with the study of optimizing the process of using liquid nitrogen mineral fertilizers based on a carbamide-ammonia mixture, both in the serial form of CAS-32 and in the innovative CAS+S (with the addition of a mesoelement-sulfur-S), as a top dressing for winter wheat during tillering in spring. The dressing process was carried out superficially on crops with a serial rod sprayer Tuman-2 with large-drop nozzles and an innovative multi-injector unit Tuman-2M.
Aim of the Article. The article aims at justifying rational technologies with the main components of the effective application of CAS on the main types of crops.
Materials and Methods. In the course of the study, there were used a common methodology of field experience, OST and GOST standards for testing machines for fertilization. Liquid nitrogen mineral fertilizers CAS-32 and CAS+S produced by PJSC Kuibyshev- Azot and taken as objects of research were introduced by sprayers Tuman-2 and Tuman- 2M manufactured by the company Pegas-Agro LLC.
Results. The field comparative tests of innovative technologies for the use of CAS conducted by Samara State Agrarian University showed an increase in the yield of the winter wheat variety Basis to 59.9% compared with the option of dressing crops with ammonium nitrate. In addition, the use of CAS+S increases the class of wheat in protein from class III to class I, in gluten from class III to class II.
Discussion and Conclusion. In general, liquid mineral fertilizers of CAS have an advantage over ammonium nitrate, especially in dry years that is very topical in the conditions of predicted global warming. The results obtained are of great importance for the wider introduction of this innovative technology in the agro-industrial complex.
To the issue of the origin of false annual rings on scale of juvenile Pacifi c salmon in the Bolshaya River system (Southeast Kamchatka)
Authors: Bugaev V. F. , Zikunova O. V. , Travina T. N.
Published: March 2023

Seasonal growth and formation of annual rings on scale of juvenile Pacifi c salmon (Chinook, sockeye, coho and cherry salmons) restart in the Bolshaya River basin from mid May to mid June. In the last half of June and until the end of July, there are actually no additional formations on the scales of both underyearlings and yearlings. In August–October false annual rings (FARs) of dense circuli can be observed on scales of underyearlings of species mentioned above. Forming the extra FARs in the yearlings of coho and cherry salmon during their second season of growth not found (few exceptions only). The underyearling’s FARs are most frequent (17.4%) in Chinook salmon, following by sockeye salmon (12.1%) and coho salmon (7.1%), and the most rare (1.0%) in cherry salmon. The frequency of the FARs in yearlings during their growth period in the fi rst summer is 28.1% in Chinook salmon, 12.6% in sockeye salmon, 11.7% in coho salmon and 4.8% in cherry salmon.
THE CONTRIBUTION OF DIFFUSION TENSOR IMAGING TO CONVENTIONAL MAGNETIC RESONANCE IMAGING IN THE DIAGNOSIS OF MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS PATIENTS
Authors: MAÇİN Gülay , YILDIRIM DÖNMEZ Fuldem , DERLE Eda , BENLİ Ülkü Sibel , AGILDERE A. Muhtesem
Published: March 2023

Aim: The aim of this study is to investigate whether anisotropic diffusion is superior to conventional magnetic resonance imaging for understanding the pathophysiology of multiple sclerosis (MS) disease by Fractional anisotropy (FA) measurements.

Material and Methods: In our study, FA measurements were made from the plaque, the periplaque area, the normal appeared white matter contralateral to the plaque and normal appearing white matter areas in MS patients and from the normal white matter in the control group. 3D trography maps were made in all MS patients and it was evaluated whether white pathways were affected by MS disease.

Results: When the degree of anisotropy was compared to the control group, the degree of plaques was found lowest. Increase was observed in periplaque, the normal appeared white matter contralateral to the plaque and normal appearing white matter, respectively. The active plaque FA value was found to be lower than the chronic plaque FA value, and the chronic plaque FA was found to be lower than the normal white matter FA value. It has been shown that plaques traced along axonal pathways in MS patients cause interruption in axonal pathways.

Conclusion: Progressive decrease in anisotropy from normal appearing white matter to periplaque white matter and plaque level indicates myelin damage. This suggests that the white matter that appears normal on T2 images on conventional MR is not actually normal. Based on these results, it was thought that diffusion tensor imaging would be useful in evaluating the burden of disease in MS patients.
Investigation of the Prevalence and Associated Risk Factors of Asthma and Allergic Diseases in Children aged 13-14 in Adıyaman Province
Authors: PARLAK Mehmet Emin , ÖZ Erdoğan , KÜÇÜKKELEPÇE Osman , YILDIZ Harun
Published: March 2023

Aim: While the prevalence of allergic diseases in Turkey cannot be determined clearly due to the regional nature of the studies, it is known that the frequency is increasing. The aim of this study is to evaluate the frequency of allergic diseases and risk factors in Adıyaman province.

Material and Method: The research was conducted as a cross-sectional prospective. The research was carried out in Adıyaman province between November 2021 and January 2022. The universe of the research consists of students aged 13-14 studying in secondary and high schools.

Results: In our study, the prevalence of wheezing in the chest at any time during their lifetime was determined as 10.5%. In the last year, this rate has been determined as 4.9%. 4.9% of the participants stated that their child was diagnosed with asthma by the doctor. The rate of participants diagnosed with hay fever was 3.1%.

Conclusion: Although allergic diseases and asthma are diseases with an increasing frequency, it is striking that they are not yet fully recognized by the society. Studies have shown that family burden is an important risk factor. The necessity of using all communication channels in order to increase the health literacy of the society shows itself in every research.
An Analysis of Thyroid Fine Needle Aspiration Biopsy Results According to the Bethesda System for Reporting Thyroid Cytopathology: A Cross-Sectional Retrospective Study
Authors: DEMİR Songül , SIZER Bilal
Published: March 2023

Background/Aims: Thyroid fine needle aspiration biopsy (TFNAB) is an effective and convenient evaluation method. It is the gold standard in preoperative evaluation. The Bethesda System for Reporting Thyroid Cytopathology is a standardized evaluation system that has been widely used all over the world. In this study, we aimed to investigate the compatibility of the TFNAB results, which we evaluated according to the Bethesda System for Reporting Thyroid Cytopathology.

Methods: The data of 333(236 female, 97 male) patients, who underwent TFNAB between January 2020 and January 2022, were collected retrospectively. Their Bethesda categories, ages, and gender characteristics were recorded.

Results: The mean age for the 333 patients included in the study was 46.46 ± 14.53 for the female patients and 50.19 ± 10.06 for the male patients. When all patients were examined, Nondiagnostic (B1), Benign (B2)were the most common cytologies. While benign cytology was observed at an earlier age, the suspicion of malignancy or the incidence of malignant cytology increased as the mean age of the patients increased.

Conclusion: The Bethesda System for Reporting Thyroid Cytopathology is a widely accepted and reliable benchmark around the world in the evaluation phase of the cytopathological examination. In this study, we examined the cytopathological evaluation results of the patients who underwent thyroid FNAB at our center according to the Bethesda System for Reporting Thyroid Cytopathology. In terms of diagnostic cytology, we recommend aultrasonography-guided biopsy performed by an experienced clinician.
The Effect of Alpha-Lipoic Acid against Methotrexate on Testicular Damage in Rats
Authors: ARMAĞAN İlkay , BAYRAM Dilek , CANDAN İbrahim Aydın , ARMAĞAN Hamit Hakan , ÖZGÖÇMEN Meltem , VAREL Ahmetcan
Published: March 2023

Aim: The toxic effects of methotrexate, a chemotherapeutic, on the testicles is an important side effect. Methotrexate impairs spermatogenesis and fertility and causes oligospermia. In this study, we aimed to minimize the testicular toxicity, those being the side effects of methotrexate, by using the probable protective effects of α-lipoic acid, a potent antioxidant.

Materials and Methods: Twenty-eight male Sprague Dawley rats that we employed in this research were separated into three groups as control (0.09% PS) (n=8), methotrexate (20 mg/kg) (n= 10), and methotrexate (20 mg/kg) + α-lipoic acid (100 mg/kg) (n= 10). We performed a histochemical analysis on the testicular tissue of rats using hematoxylin-eosin and Masson’s trichrome. We performed an immunohistochemical analysis using inducible nitric oxide synthase (iNOS) and tumor necrosis factor-alpha (TNF-α) primer ab.

Results: The histochemical evaluation revealed a significant decrease in the methotrexate-induced testicular toxicity in the α-lipoic acid-treated groups. On the other hand, TNF-α and iNOS immunostaining results were also observed to support these results.

Conclusion: The treatment use of α-lipoic acid succeeded in protecting against methotrexate-induced testicular damage through an α-lipoic acid-mediated antioxidant and anti-inflammatory mechanisms. α-lipoic acid can be used in combination with methotrexate as a protector against side effects during anticancer therapy. In the present study, it was shown that α-lipoic acid can be used in combination with methotrexate as a protector against side effects during anticancer treatment.
Posture Analysis and Presence of Sacroiliac Joint Dysfunction in Patients With Chronic Lower Extremity Edema
Authors: TURHAL Cemal , SOYUPEK Feray , BAYKAL Tuba
Published: March 2023

Abstract

Background and Aim: Chronic lower extremity edema has been associated with postural impairment, sacroiliac joint dysfunction (SIJD), and abnormal gait. Lymphedema and lipedema are important chronic lower extremity causes. This study aimed to detect the presence of SIJD and postural disorders in patients with lower extremity edema and the relationship between them.

Methods: This is a comparative, prospective cohort study. Fifty-three patients with lower extremity edema and 53 healthy subjects were included in the study. Pain provocation tests were used to determine SIJD. Postural analysis was conducted with PostureScreen® Mobile 11.2 (PostureCo, Inc., Trinity, FL) software. The life quality of participants was determined by the Lymphedema Quality of Life (LYMQOL) scale. The functional status of the patients was determined by the Oswestry Disability Index and Lower Extremity Functional Scale.

Results: SIJD (18.9%) was more common in the edema group. There was a positive correlation between volume differences, percentages, and the development of SIJD. We found deviations in the head, shoulder, and hip angulations in the edema group. Q angle and lateral shoulder angulation were significantly higher in patients with SIJD in the edema group. In the edema group, LYMQOL-leg total score was higher in patients with SIJD.

Conclusion: Chronic lower extremity edema was found to be associated with postural deviations and SIJD. Besides edema control, postural disorders and SIJD should also be considered in these patients.
Is there a relation between sleep apnea, tinnitus, and hearing Loss?
Authors: YURTSEVER KUM Nurcan , ALLUŞOĞLU Serpil , ÇETİN Mehmet Ali , SAZAK KUNDİ Fatma Cemre , YAĞMUR Ali Rıza , ÇOLAK Mustafa , İKİNCİOĞULLARI Aykut , ÖZCAN Prof.dr. Kürşat Murat , DERE Haci Hüseyin
Published: March 2023

Abstract

Background

Chronic hypoxia may lead to auditory dysfunction in patients with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), and this dysfunction may worsen OSA, creating a vicious circle. The aim of this study was to investigate tinnitus and hearing loss in OSA patients.

Methods

A total of 147 patients were included in the study. After polysomnography (PSG), the patients with an apnea-hypopnea index (AHI) ≥ 5 were included in OSA group, and the ones with an AHI
Changing trends in cesarean section deliveries in a tertiary hospital using the Robson Ten Group Classification
Authors: BUHUR Ali , ERDEM Dilek
Published: March 2023

Objective: This study aimed to identify and highlight the changing trends in cesarean deliveries in a tertiary hospital using the Robson Ten Group Classification

Method: A retrospective cohort study included 103745 patients admitted to Istanbul Kanuni Training and Research Hospital's Obstetrics and Gynecology Department between January 1, 2012, and December 31, 2021. Ten groups were established based on five basic obstetric factors: parity, labor initiation, gestational age, number of fetuses, and fetal presentation. All live or dead births over 500 g or 20 gestational weeks were included in the study. Women with missing file information were excluded from the study. Total number of cesarean sections in the group, total number of women in each group, group size (%), group cesarean rate (%), absolute group contribution to general cesarean section rate (%) group contribution relative to general cesarean section rate (%) were calculated. Cesarean section indications were evaluated in 10 categories and their numbers and rates were recorded. Statistical analyzes were performed using SPSS version 24.0 for Windows.

Results: Our study’s average CS rate from 2012 to 2021 was 45.77%. The largest contributions to the total cesarean section rate were in group 5 (20.69%), group 3 (5.99%), and group 1 (5.75%).

Conclusion: In our study, Robson groups 5, 3, and 1 comprised the majority of contributors to the total cesarean section performed. Any effort to reduce the rate of CS should focus on these subgroups.
Patterns of Dental Anxiety in Primary Schoolers Attending Oral Health Education Program
Authors: ELBEK ÇUBUKÇU Çiğdem , ÇELİK Zeynep Ceren
Published: March 2023

Background/Aims: Dental anxiety is a common problem which develops mostly in childhood. The level of dental anxiety perceived by the primary schoolers were determined with Facial Image Scale (FIS) while receiving oral dental health education in their classroom environment. Methods: FIS were applied to 163 third-grade primary schoolers while they were having oral health education course in an interactive way. Gender, white dental attire, and past dental experience(s) were pre-determined variables evaluating the pattern of dental anxiety in the third-grade primary schoolers in this study. Results: The overall anxiety level in children was 46.01%, with no significant difference observed between genders (p=0.4593). Students who were educated by instructors wearing white dental attire were more likely to have a 1&2 FIS score (OR: 3.9 (1.3-11.7); p=0.0156). However, students who had past dental experience expressed significantly more 4&5 FIS scores (OR: 4.38 (2.17-8.85); p < 0.001). Conclusions: Regardless of gender white dental attire created a positive perception in 9-year-old students, but the presence of past dental experience and a history of tooth extraction especially under local anesthesia caused negative perception in the study.
SQL: An Android Mobile Application for Effective Teaching of Basic Structured Query Language
Authors:   Computer Science and Engineering, Walchand Institute of Technology, Solapur, Maharashtra, India, Dol Sunita M , Sidral Navin ,   Computer Science and Engineering, Walchand Institute of Technology, Solapur, Maharashtra, India
Published: March 2023

Abstract: Structured Query Language (SQL) is a important query language for storing, manipulating and retrieving the data from database. So every individual needs the skill to access the data and analyze it. Since SQL is used while designing most of the softwares in the industry, students should have in-depth knowledge of firing the queries on the database. So the mobile app for the SQL is developed. This app contains SQL material, practice part to run the query, test, question bank and videos related to SQL topics. In this study, step by step process is given to access each part of this mobile app. The research question is “Whether an android mobile app for the course SQL is useful and helps students to understand this language by going through the notes & PPTs and practicing the SQL query through the practice section given in app?” Also the feedback is given to know the perception of students about this app. Keywords: SQL, Android Mobile Application, Quiz, Likert’s scale, Feedback
A Review of Data Mining in Education Sector
Authors:   Computer Science and Engineering, Pankaj Laddhad Institute of Technology and Management Studies, Buldhna, Maharashtra, India, Dol Sunita M. , Jawandhiya Dr. P. M. ,   Computer Science and Engineering, Pankaj Laddhad Institute of Technology and Management Studies, Buldhna, Maharashtra, India
Published: March 2023

Abstract— Educational Data Mining (EDM) is one of the trending areas in which various researchers are working for the betterment of the student’s performance. Predicting the students’ performance is considered as an important task in education sector and is of paramount importance as predicting the performance accurately may lead to great future of students by analyzing data properly. This article presents the review of 32 research articles which are from ACM, IEEE, Springer and Elsevier research database. This article analyzes these research articles based on number of research articles considered from research database, publication year, performance parameters, number of performance parameteres used by research articles, Data Mining Techniques, number of algorithms used by research articles, and dataset size. It is found that classification technique is used in EDM for analyzing students’ data and in classification technique, mostly employed algorithms are Random Forest, Logistic Regression, Decision Tree, Naïve Bays, Support Vector Machine and Knearest Neighbour. Generally the performance parameters such as accuracy, precision, recall and F-measures are used to decide the performance of the classification algorithms. This review article will be helpful to those researchers who are working in the EDM for predicting students’ performance for the dataset obtained from education sector. Keywords—Data Mining, Educational Data Mining, Classification, Clustering, Association Rule
Faculty Equity Issues and Challenges: Analysis of Problems and Obstacles that Outstanding Engineering Faculty Face
Authors:   Center for International Affairs, National Institute of Technical Teachers Training and Research, Chennai-600113, India, Vedhathiri Thanikachalam
Published: March 2023

Equity is defined as “fairness and impartiality based on even-handed treatment” (Nace, 2021, Unitedwaynce, 2021). Current engineering education problems are the improper selection of faculty members, educational leaders, and administrators. Equity approaches will alone sustain the fast growth of attributes of graduates, and service to society through creating human and knowledge capital. The National Education Policy 2020 focuses on the vibrant growth of engineering education. This research paper assesses the prevailing equity culture, getting feedback from the senior faculty members, and suggests ways and means of implementing equity, norms, and standards in recruiting outstanding and wellaccomplished faculty members, and training and developing them. Best practices in ethics, areas that require major change and development, the impact of ethical practice, and the responsibilities of maintaining ethics in an institute are presented. Keywords: Ethics, the desired scenario of engineering institutes as per NEP 2020, Best practices in ethics, the impact of ethical practice, maintaining ethics, soft solutions, and implementation strategy.
Design Thinking with ICT Tools: An Approach to Enhance Engagement in Design Problem and Practical Exposure
Authors:   Rajaramnagar, Islampur, Tal.: Walwa, Dist.: Sangli Maharashtra, India-415414, Chavan Pruthviraj C. , Patil Ajinkya K. ,   Rajaramnagar, Islampur, Tal.: Walwa, Dist.: Sangli Maharashtra, India-415414, Chate Ganesh R. ,   Rajaramnagar, Islampur, Tal.: Walwa, Dist.: Sangli Maharashtra, India-415414, Malik Vinayak R. ,   Rajaramnagar, Islampur, Tal.: Walwa, Dist.: Sangli Maharashtra, India-415414
Published: March 2023

These instructions give you guidelines for preparing Abstract— Students were unable to gain exposure to think practically, solve real-world problems, and think critically in recent years following pandemic situations, so design thinking is a rapid change in engineering education strategies to increase students' engagement in imparting knowledge and skills remotely to the students. The traditional approach to teaching-learning strategies has given way to some advanced methods utilizing various modern approaches such as design thinking. The engagement of students actively and learning collaboratively with thinking ability is the major challenge in the learning of courses like metrology. The paper is a report on the author's use of the design thinking approach for the learning and active participation of third-year mechanical engineering students at Rajarambapu Institute of Technology in Rajaramnagar. This paper describes the use of the design thinking approach for the metrology course and summaries of students' active participation and improvement in terms of students' "Learning Coefficient (LC)" based on the responses collected. The learning coefficient is represented by a number ranging from 0 to 1, with 0 indicating fewer interactive sessions and 1 indicating extremely interactive sessions. These coefficients reveal how much learning is taking place. Furthermore, the impact assessment shows that course results and course outcome attainment were significantly improved. The students' feedback indicates that they had a great time and appreciated the opportunity to learn. Keywords— Collaborative learning; Course outcomes; Design thinking; Learning coefficient; Students’ feedback.
Enhancement in Student Employability by Providing Internship and Project Track
Authors:   Rajarambapu Institute of Technology, Rajaramnagar, Maharashtra, India, Patil Ajinkya K. , Chavan Pruthviraj C. ,   Rajarambapu Institute of Technology, Rajaramnagar, Maharashtra, India, Chatanya S.V. ,   Rajarambapu Institute of Technology, Rajaramnagar, Maharashtra, India, Patil Sharad D ,   Rajarambapu Institute of Technology, Rajaramnagar, Maharashtra, India
Published: March 2023

In order to strengthen its final year engineering students' worldwide competency, our institute decided to launch four choice-based project tracks in 2017–18. According to this method, students can select one option from traditional capstone project (CP), undergraduate research experience (URE), entrepreneurship development (ED), and industry internship & projects (IIP). The current work focuses on industry internship & projects (IIP), how it affects students' careers, employability chances assessment techniques perceived by students and the institute, and the significant steps done to address such challenges. Students and their evaluators were surveyed to analyze the results of the four track project method. Students who choose the IIP track were found to have improved their skills. Self-learning capacity, self-assurance, and critical thinking all showed satisfactory growth. The pupils' resumes were aided by this. In order to improve students technical understanding Institute again decided to change in four track structure into three track in 2020-21 by making CP track compulsory to each students which will starts in second semester of third year and ends after first semester of final year. Students that undergo compulsory the CP track in their Third year were successful in gaining abilities like teamwork, creative problem-solving, and time management. Which can helpful to them for better survival in Industry during Internship. Overall, it has been noted that the institute's placement percentage increased from 78.68 to 82.32 and average package have been increased from 2.60 LPA to 3.71 LPA Keywords—placement; internship; projects; employability JEET Category—Industry and Academia Collaboration
Faculty Engagement and Performance Improvement in Engineering Students
Authors:   National Institute of Technical Teachers Training and Research, Chennai-600113, India, Vedhathiri Thanikachalam
Published: March 2023

The concept of faculty engagement has become prominent in engineering education. The faculty members have to act as architects of effective engineering programs to implement efficient student engagement. Fifteen issues have been selected in the student engagement process based on prominent research works. 31 senior faculty members have been selected for this research work and questionnaires have been distributed to them to give feedback on the current status of faculty engagement. Based on their feedback a draft model of faculty engagement has been developed. There is a need for further fieldspecific validation by a large number of engineering faculty members. This is a current limitation of the model. There are many preconditions like strategic planning, availability of needed resources, and need-based faculty development for the implementation of the model. KEYWORDS: Engineering faculty engagement, Factors that affect faculty engagement, Role of trained faculty members, Role of educational administrators
Effectiveness of Computational Thinking in Problem Based Learning
Authors:   School of Computer Science and Engineering, KLE Technological University, Karnataka, Hubli. Address: KLE Technological University, Vidyanagar, Hubli - 580031, . Aryan , Hegade Prakash ,   School of Computer Science and Engineering, KLE Technological University, Karnataka, Hubli. Address: KLE Technological University, Vidyanagar, Hubli - 580031, Shettar Ashok ,   School of Computer Science and Engineering, KLE Technological University, Karnataka, Hubli. Address: KLE Technological University, Vidyanagar, Hubli - 580031
Published: March 2023

National Education Policy 2020 demands the education system to acclimate problem based and discovery oriented learning. A problem used as a tool for teaching and learning can help to achieve the learning outcomes and also enhance cognitive and critical thinking skills. Self-directed learning is one of the essential skills needed for the today’s working professionals. Problem based learning and computational Thinking methodologies have been used in varying contexts to achieve the desired course outcomes. This paper proposes a model to solve and analyze case studies using both the approaches. The model was tested using open book exams as assessment method for system design problems and computational thinking was found to be effective when combined with the problem based learning methodology. The instruments were validated using cronbach’s alpha co-efficient and even the student feedback has been positive for the process. The model was analyzed using the case study research method. The results appear to be promising and can be used for most computer science courses which are algorithmic or problem solving in nature. Combining computational thinking with problem solving can be an effective way of course delivery and open book exams can be an effective assessment method. Keywords—Computational Thinking; Problem Based Learning; System Design; Open Book Exams
Competency Evaluation using Graduate Attributes – A comparative study
Authors:   Department of Civil Engineering, Federal Institute of Science and Technology, Kerala, India, B R Beena , E S M Suresh ,   Department of Civil Engineering, Federal Institute of Science and Technology, Kerala, India
Published: March 2023

The reformation in the education system is inevitable with the growth and advancement in the society. Thus, towards the end of the 20th century, there is a pedagogical transformation from the output-based education system to the outcome-based education system. Outcome based education is a student centric learning approach in which learning is set around specified goals (outcomes). It gives importance to the knowledge and skills acquired by students than what or how something is taught. The role of the faculty is as facilitator to help students in achieving desired outcomes. In this method, the purpose of any program is clearly specified in terms of Course Outcomes, Program Outcomes, Program Specific Outcomes, and Program Educational Objectives. The attainment of these outcomes is a measure of effectiveness of the program and the assessment of the same is monitored by various accreditation agencies in different parts of the world. After a series of discussions among these agencies, a set of graduate attributes are set forth as parameters for the assessment of the quality of education. In India, the accreditation agency is known as the National Board of Accreditation and the graduate attributes are named as program outcomes. A student graduating from an accredited program is considered a competent graduate. In this study, the competency of Civil Engineering graduates of selected institutes in Kerala state is compared in terms of these graduate attributes. The opinion of academicians and industry professionals regarding the preparedness of the current undergraduate civil engineering curriculum to develop “industry-ready engineers” is also discussed in the study. Keywords—attainment; competency; civil engineering curriculum; graduate attributes
A framework proposal to set the ‘Ground Rule Book’ effectively and enhance mutual understanding in the context of engineering education for India
Authors:   Hemalkumar Rajyaguru, Biswal Aparajita , Rajyaguru Hemalkumar ,   Electronics and Communication Department, B H Gardi College of Engineering and Technology, Gujrat, India, Patel Vimalkumar N. ,   Electronics and Communication Department, B H Gardi College of Engineering and Technology, Gujrat, India,   Electronics and Communication Department, B H Gardi College of Engineering and Technology, Gujrat, India, Gandhi Vaibhav ,   Electronics and Communication Department, B H Gardi College of Engineering and Technology, Gujrat, India, Jadeja Sidhharthsinh ,   Electronics and Communication Department, B H Gardi College of Engineering and Technology, Gujrat, India
Published: March 2023

Previously, we were aware of the fact that a Ground rule book is a set of articulated points which induce the expected behaviour of a student inside the classroom. In the earlier decade of the 21st century, the ground rules were set generally by the faculties instead of involving the students themselves in setting the rules. The survey shows, that the students’ try to adhere to the rules increases as they play a role in creating or designing the framework for it. This study shows an analysis report on qualitative research on setting the ground rule book practice for the last three years in the teaching-learning process. In this paper, the various parameters of ground rules and their outcomes are discussed. The parameters are identified by discussing and interviewing the student leaders of each year and the applicability of the ground rules is also verified by the teaching faculty to prepare the analysis report. Keywords— Effective teaching-learning; ground rules; mutual understanding; student behaviour; teacher expectation
Coalescing Mind Maps as a Learning Aid cum Formative Assessment Tool for Effective Teaching and Learning of Computer Architecture and Organization Course
Authors:   Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering, PSG Institute of Technology and Applied Research, Tamil Nadu, India, N Susithra , M Deepa ,   Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering, PSG Institute of Technology and Applied Research, Tamil Nadu, India, P Reba ,   Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering, PSG Institute of Technology and Applied Research, Tamil Nadu, India, G Santhanamari ,   Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering, PSG Institute of Technology and Applied Research, Tamil Nadu, India
Published: March 2023

In order to keep up with the booming technological explosion and the revolution of Industry 4.0, the students of Gen Z are expected to be up to date in the digital era. This necessitates the teachers to employ multivariate pedagogical strategies to uphold the attention of students and provide them with a longterm knowledge base. One such strategy involving visualization and supporting active learning is the mind mapping tool. Mind maps can be employed as a teaching aid along with other active learning strategies in order to unleash the in-depth associations between related concepts. Through its innate visual structure, it helps the students to organize and assimilate concepts by looking into the broader picture. Mind mapping not only aids as a longterm memory technique but also promotes design thinking and lateral thinking skills. In this paper, exploiting mind maps throughout the teaching and learning process of Computer Architecture and Organization course for the undergraduate students of the third-year engineering programme is elaborately discussed. Through the case study presented, the mind map is showcased to take various facets like ‘Storm a brain-map’, ‘Break the ice-map’, ‘Fill the neurons’ and ‘Unit wise summary map’ in different sessions of the teaching learning process. It was not only used as a teaching aid, but also served as an effective formative assessment tool for evaluating the students’ understanding of the subject matter. The schema for scoring the mind maps and its relevance to the anticipated summative performance of the students is discussed. Thus, mind maps help in transforming the delivery mechanism and thereby promotes a radical learning environment. Keywords— Interconnections; mind maps; neurons; formative assessment; learning aid; STEM education; Radical learning environment;
Peer-to-Peer Learning Process (PPLP) Framework to Enhance Problem Solving Skills
Authors:   Department of Information Technology, Thiagarajar College of Engineering, Tamil Nadu, India, Abirami A. M. , Karthikeyan P. ,   Department of Information Technology, Thiagarajar College of Engineering, Tamil Nadu, India, Thangavel M. ,   Department of Information Technology, Thiagarajar College of Engineering, Tamil Nadu, India
Published: March 2023

Present generation of students give less attention in class. This is a serious issue among college or university-level students. The faculty members have to use active learning strategies to have better student engagement in their classes. The faculty has to carefully design these pedagogical practices in such a way that more than one student gets involved in the activities in groups instead of in solo performances. This article details an innovative teaching-learning practice namely Peer-to-Peer Learning Process (PPLP) framework for improving the problemsolving skills of students. The experimental results show that the use of the PPLP framework in the class would enhance the academic performance of students. Keywords—Peer-to-Peer Learning Process, Problem Solving Skills, Learning Process, Academic Performance, t-test
Inculcating Design Thinking Methodology in the Minds of First Year Engineering Students: A Step Towards Entrepreneurial Thinking
Authors:   Department of Mechanical Engineering, Rajarambapu Institute of Technology, Shivaji University, Sakharale, MS-415414, India., Patil Pratik A. , Patil Sachin K. ,   Department of Mechanical Engineering, Rajarambapu Institute of Technology, Shivaji University, Sakharale, MS-415414, India., Kulkarni Sushma S. ,   Department of Civil Engineering, Rajarambapu Institute of Technology, Shivaji University, Sakharale, MS-415414, India.
Published: March 2023

Every economy needs entrepreneurs to fill gaps and promote innovative products with the necessary expertise and hard work. An entrepreneurial culture hastens a nation's overall development because it promotes nurturing a greater number of venture capitalists which eventually boosts nation’s economy. Rajarambapu Institute of Technology (RIT) Rajaramnagar, an Autonomous Institute has adopted choice-based curriculum system (CBCS) in 2017-18 which included Entrepreneurship development (ED) as one of the four tracks with the objective to transform students into entrepreneurs. It was observed that, there is dire need to initiate entrepreneurial thinking course in first year engineering curriculum to acquaint students with problem solving and creative thinking skills, communication skills and teamwork which are very important for an entrepreneur. Hence, the course ‘Creativity, Design Thinking and Entrepreneurial Mindset’ was commenced as an open elective for first year engineering students from the academic year 2018-19. In this paper, course details are presented along with course outcomes and In-Semester evaluation (ISE) plan. Design thinking methodology is illustrated phase wise with help of students’ project case study. Innovative active learning tools and techniques were developed to map the required skills for an entrepreneur. Due to this strategically developed active learning tools, course CO attainment has improved from the year 2018-19 to 2021-22; CO1 has improved by 37.09 %, CO2 increased by 47.54%, CO3 by 40.30 % and CO4 improved by 28.98 %. Moreover, number of prototypes developed by the students were 4 in the year 2018-19, which elevated to 15 (increased by 275 %) in the year 2021-22. Furthermore, there was improvement in final year ED track students of 2021-22 as compared to 2020-21; 25 students entered ED track during the year 2020-21, out of which 6 students (24 % students) converted their ideas into startups, while during the year 2021-22, 28 students opted for ED track, from which 13 (46.4 % students) established their startups. Lastly, ED track mentors survey results are reported for the year 2020-21 and 2021-22, which clearly illustrate that ED track students’ entrepreneurial knowledge and abilities, students’ attitude towards entrepreneurship as a career option and students’ entrepreneurial self-efficacy has improved than the previous years. Keywords— Design Thinking; Entrepreneurial culture; Startup Ecosystem; Active learning
An Effective Way of Implementing Experiential Learning for Laboratory Courses – A Case Study
Authors:   Department of Computer Science & Engineering, S D M College of Engineering & Technology, Karnataka, India, Umarji Indira R. , Kulkarni Vidyagouri ,   Department of Computer Science & Engineering, S D M College of Engineering & Technology, Karnataka, India, Kulkarni Umakant P. ,   Department of Computer Science & Engineering, S D M College of Engineering & Technology, Karnataka, India
Published: March 2023

An effective teaching provides the power of education to the students, thus giving them the possibility suggested by NEP- 2020 is a better future. One of the challenges that is faced in this is to link the classroom teaching to a real-world scenario and thus making teaching more effective and relevant. An Experiential Learning, is a dynamic classroom approach, presents a possible alternative to memorization techniques. In this approach, students take responsibility for their learning by acquiring deeper knowledge about the subject matter through active exploration of real-world challenges and problems. This makes the students independent learners as they work for an extended period of time to investigate and respond to a complex question, challenge, or problem. In this regard, Department has introduced the problembased learning in some its courses. This paper presents a problembased learning practiced for the course “Object Oriented Programming” for fourth semester UG students as a case study. Keywords—Experiential Learning; Higher Education Institutes (HEIs); NEP-2020; Outcome Based Education (OBE); Problem based Learning; Project based Learning.