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TERTIARY STUDENTS’ PERCEPTIONS ON ELSA SPEAK APPLICATION FOR PRONUNCIATION LEARNING
Authors: Ngoc Nguyen Khanh , Thanh Nguyen Thi My , Thanh Nguyen Thi My
Published: March 2024

In the context of Industry 4.0, the integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) into English language education is increasingly prevalent. Notably, the proliferation of English language applications, exemplified by the Elsa Speak Application, underscores the noteworthy advancements in pedagogical tools for English instruction. This study aims to scrutinize the perspectives of non-specialized students within the High-quality program at Can Tho University (CTU), investigating their encounters with learning English pronunciation through the application of Elsa Speak. The research employed a structured questionnaire distributed to a cohort of 180 students. The outcomes reveal a predominantly positive reception among students regarding the process of acquiring pronunciation skills through the Elsa Speak Application. Significantly, the application contributes to an augmented grasp of pronunciation, development of English language proficiency, and overall enhancements in learning outcomes. This exploration provides insights into the efficacy of the Elsa Speak Application in fostering positive educational experiences for non-specialized students, thereby contributing valuable data to the discourse on the integration of AI in language education within the Industry 4.0 paradigm.
 

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ESTIMATING THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN TECHNOLOGY AND ECONOMIC GROWTH - EVIDENCE FROM SIERRA LEONE EXPERIENCE
Authors: Kanu Alpha , Akinyosoye-Gbonda Oludolapo O.
Published: March 2024

The study analyzes the relationship between technology and economic growth in Sierra Leone from 2011 to 2022 and the data are treated via the E-Views program. ARDL methodology was used. The results showed a co-integration relationship between the study variables (computer use in general; computer use at work; and computer use in education, training, and economic growth) and the results presented that the deviation from long-term equilibrium is corrected using an error correction model which long term corrected as a percentage correction (−0.06) each year from the short term to the long term and showed the results of the structural stability test of the (ARDL) model. It is a structural stability test for long and short-term coefficients, which showed that the data used in this study are free from any structural changes but has stable parameters over time. The study also used CUSUM's Squares test, where the test results showed that the study model used is economically good and can be relied upon to anticipate economic solutions in Sierra Leone according to the situation in the coming years, and among the most important recommendations of the study are the following: the need to encourage the use of technology in work, education, and training, and the need for expansion in using these technological means as a gateway to the digital economy and the digital state.

 

JEL: O33, O47, C51, C22, O14, O55

 

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MAKING COMPLAINTS IN GHANAIAN ENGLISH: AN ANALYSIS OF SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS
Authors: Lomotey Charlotte Fofo , Sam Barbara Bosomtwe
Published: March 2024

Complaints are bound to occur in our daily interactions while seeking a remedy to that which has directly or indirectly affected someone unfavourably, thus, threatening the face of the addressee and may eventually engender social relationship breakdown if not done appropriately. This study examined complaints by speakers of Ghanaian English in three public second cycle schools in Ghana to ascertain the politeness strategies invested in expressing their dissatisfaction with an unacceptable act in Ghanaian English. The Brown and Levinson (1987) politeness theory served as the theoretical framework for the study. A case study design was adopted with data elicited from ninety-four (94) participants role-playing four complaint-provoking situations and analysed thematically. The findings revealed that eleven strategies are used in producing different complaints in Ghanaian English. The findings further indicated that Ghanaians are indirect and tend to have a high inclination toward positive politeness strategies as they try to reduce the effect of the face-threatening act of complaining on the addressee’s positive face. It was also found that this complaint behaviour is influenced by the cultural norms of politeness in Ghanaian languages.
 

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FEATURES OF THE LOVE OF TREES AND LAND PROGRAM OF CAN THO RADIO-TELEVISION STATION
Authors: Thu Phan Thi Anh , Quyen Do Thi Xuan , Dan Thai Cong
Published: March 2024

The Love of Trees and Land program (https://canthotv.vn) is a television program about the agriculture of Can Tho Radio-Television Station, Can Tho City, in the Mekong Delta region, South of Vietnam. Researching the characteristics or features of this program will contribute to clearly stating the content and messages through each program, adding specific information about city agriculture in which the program uses language, form of transmission, and content of messages to the people. At the same time, it would present the characteristics, content, and form of this journalism genre, taking advantage of the strengths of television journalism. Through the statistical classification method, it is necessary to collect and classify information, data, images, etc. in the program to serve the deployment and explanation of scientific arguments through each category with 39 episodes included in the program from content to form elements namely, information, data, images, language from the hosts and from comments. This television program has brought the audience knowledge, experience, and information about agricultural activities in the region such as agricultural news, farmers needing to know, advanced farmers, behind the rice crop, information about climate change, science, and technology in production, farmers getting rich, new rural areas, etc. Form the findings of the research, it was seen that each part brings the audience attractive, useful and practical content, helping the audience better understand current agricultural issues, opportunities, and challenges, knowledge of the agricultural industry in the context of climate change and international integration, clean, efficient and sustainable agricultural models, stories of typical farmers with good production, quality agricultural products in the region and volunteer activities, building local infrastructure, cleaning up the environment, and policies to support farmers in production, which are just in The Love of Trees and Land program.

 

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A STUDY ON THE IMPACT OF SOCIAL MEDIA USER EXPERIENCE ON THE BRAND PERCEPTION AND CHOICE OF CHONGQING VOCATIONAL COLLEGE STUDENTS: A GENDER-BASED MODERATING EFFECT
Authors: Yiran Liu , Khatibi Ali , Tham Jacquline
Published: March 2024

With the vigorous development of social media in China and the increasing demand for enhancing the brand value of higher vocational colleges, the impact of students' brand experience and perceptual behavior on the brand value of higher vocational colleges on social media has become a focus that every higher vocational college cannot ignore. There are few studies in the academic community on the impact of students' brand experience and perceptual behavior on the brand value of higher vocational colleges on social media, and most of them still remain at the level of ordinary undergraduate colleges and social media teaching. However, with the rapid development of information technology, social media has become an important platform for students to obtain information, exchange views, and shape personal cognition. Therefore, this study is crucial for brand marketing and brand construction of higher vocational colleges, as well as future enrollment. This study selected 462 students in Chongqing as the research object, using AMOS structural equation modeling, through the design of social media brand experience, student perceptual behavior questionnaire, and higher vocational college brand value evaluation tool, we collected relevant quantitative data. The aim is to comprehensively understand the impact of social media brand experience and student perceptual behavior on the brand value of higher vocational colleges. The focus of particular attention is the possible moderating effect of gender on student perceptual behavior and higher vocational college brand value. The research results show that student perceptual behavior as an intermediary has a significant positive partial mediating relationship between social media brand experience and higher vocational college brand value. At the same time, gender as a moderating variable plays a significant moderating role in student perceptual behavior and higher vocational college brand value. Moreover, the moderating effect of female students is significantly greater than that of male students. This finding provides practical guidance for brand management in higher vocational colleges and helps to develop more targeted brand promotion strategies.

 

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COOPERATION MECHANISM AND CHINESE-FOREIGN COOPERATION IN RUNNING SCHOOLS IN CHINA: RESOURCE SHARING AND QUALITY ASSURANCE
Authors: Xuxun X. , Tham Jacquline
Published: March 2024

Chinese-foreign cooperative education is an important form of foreign cooperation in Chinese education, which provides an effective way to promote the internationalization of Chinese higher education, improve the quality of education, and promote international exchanges and cooperation. With the rapid development of China's society and economy, Chinese-foreign cooperative education is gradually showing new opportunities and challenges in the field of higher education. Effectively introducing foreign advanced educational resources and management experience, making up for some shortcomings of domestic higher education, improving the quality of education as well as enhancing students' cross-cultural communication ability, and improving their own competitiveness are the opportunities for the rapid development of Chinese-foreign cooperative education; and the challenge is that Chinese-foreign cooperative education is not only the cooperation between schools, but also the exchange and integration of culture, technology, talents, and other fields. Therefore, the establishment and improvement of the collaboration mechanism becomes particularly important. In this study, a quantitative research method was used to distribute questionnaires to faculty and staff of Chinese higher education institutions with a background of Chinese-foreign collaborative schooling, and their teaching experiences and views were pooled. Data processing and model validation were conducted through data analysis software such as SPSS and AMOS to derive the impact of resource sharing and quality assurance on the effectiveness of Chinese-foreign cooperation and student learning outcomes in a collaborative mechanism. It was found that in Chinese-foreign collaborative education, resource sharing not only optimizes the teaching environment and improves the education level, but also promotes cultural exchange and academic cooperation. Quality assurance, on the other hand, is a key factor in guaranteeing the sound development of Chinese-foreign cooperative programs, and only by ensuring the quality of education can more international recognition and support be achieved. The findings of this study demonstrate the importance of collaboration mechanisms in Chinese-foreign cooperative education, providing strong theoretical support and practical guidance for the future development of Chinese-foreign cooperative education. It also provides ideas and methods that can be drawn on for future research in related fields and injects momentum for sustainable development to establish a more flexible and efficient collaboration mechanism, strengthen international exchanges, promote intercultural understanding and integration, and realize a win-win situation for Chinese-foreign cooperative education.
 

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EVERYTHING IS CONNECTED: AN APPROACH TO QUALITATIVE NETWORK RESEARCH. SOCIOLOGICAL REMARKS ON PERSPECTIVES, COMPLEXITIES, AND DIFFICULTIES
Authors: Panagopoulos Epameinondas , Kamarianos Ioannis
Published: March 2024

Social Νetwork Αnalysis (SNA) is an important methodological approach but also a valuable instrument for research in social sciences and social issues, including Diversity, Social Capital, and the Trust Crisis. More precisely, a network consists of sets of nodes, ties, and sometimes attributes. Nodes refer to elements of the researcher's project and ties are based on the researcher's interests. In a network, the vital components are the connections and patterns. In the past, the scientific community merely associated social network analysis (SNA) with the quantitative methodological approach. However, this approach has begun to be revised in recent years because the quantitative approach can only solve specific cases that arise in society. On the contrary, qualitative SNA can generate and examine data on numerous social issues. The qualitative SNA is an in-depth approach focusing on the social subject and its connections with other social subjects, institutions, or organizations. This study highlights the importance of a qualitative SNA and offers a distinctive approach to qualitative SNA in the research field.
 

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Fungsi Badan Permusyawaratan Desa dalam Pengawasan Pembangunan Infrastruktur Jembatan di Desa Keban Agung Kecamatan Kisam Ilir Kabupaten OKU Selatan
Authors: Sagita Ronales Alan , Amaliatulwalidain Amaliatulwalidain
Published: March 2024

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui Badan Permusyawaratan Desa (BPD) di Desa Keban Agung, Kecamatan Kisam Ilir, Kabupaten Oku Selatan. Penelitian ini menggunakan pendekatan kualitatif dan Teknik pengumpulan data gabungan kemudian analisis data bersifat induktif sehingga menjadikan hasil generalisasi. Hasil pembahasan yang peneliti dapatkan yaitu Permusyawaratan Desa (BPD) di Desa Keban Agung belum sepenuhnya mampu menjalankan fungsinya dalam pengawasan pembangunan infrastruktur jembatan. Kurangnya keaktifan anggota BPD dan pemahaman masyarakat terhadap peran BPD menjadi hambatan utama. Saran yang diberikan adalah perlu peningkatan pemahaman anggota BPD terhadap tugas dan fungsinya sesuai dengan Undang-Undang Nomor 6 Tahun 2014 tentang Desa dan PERDA No. 03 Tahun 2015 tentang Badan Permusyawaratan Desa. Saran tambahan untuk peningkatan kinerja BPD adalah memaksimalkan pelatihan yang diberikan kepada Ketua BPD dan anggotanya agar mereka lebih memahami tugas pokok dan fungsinya. Pelatihan ini dapat mencakup berbagai aspek, seperti pengawasan pembangunan, manajemen aspirasi masyarakat, serta peran BPD dalam pembangunan desa secara keseluruhan. Dengan demikian, diharapkan BPD dapat lebih efektif dalam menjalankan perannya sebagai perwakilan masyarakat dalam mengawasi pembangunan dan menyalurkan aspirasi.
Low Back Pain and the Rural Worker
Authors:   University of Joinville Region - Joinville – SC – Brazil, Castilho Lopes Cristianne Confessor , Guimarães Larissa Silva ,   Belo Horizonte University Center – Belo Horizonte – MG – Brazil, Lopes Eduardo Barbosa ,   Alto Vale do Rio do Peixe University - Caçador - SC – Brazil, Pitanga Fabio Herget ,   Alto Vale do Rio do Peixe University - Caçador - SC – Brazil, Lopes Lucas Castilho ,   Alto Vale do Rio do Peixe University - Caçador - SC – Brazil, Castilho Lopes Maria Eduarda ,   Alto Vale do Rio do Peixe University - Caçador - SC – Brazil, Carolina Fachin Nicoly ,   Northwestern Regional University of the State of Rio Grande do Sul - Ijuí - RS – Brazil, Souto Raul ,   Federal University of Pampa - Uruguaiana - RS – Brazil, Furlan Daniel ,   Federal University of Santa Catarina – Florianópolis – SC – Brazil, Ferreira Lales Kennedy ,   Federal University of Maranhão - Imperatriz – MA – Brazil, Martins Rocha Joely Athina ,   São Lucas University Center - Porto Velho – RO – Brazil
Published: March 2024

Introduction: The rural worker, in his work activity, uses the extensor muscles of the lumbar spine in a large number of his actions, and when the abdominal muscles reduce their strength and an imbalance occurs between the flexor and extensor muscles of the trunk, which can result in a backache. Objective: To demonstrate the correlation between the work activity of rural workers and low back pain. Methods: This study constitutes a systematic review, classified as exploratory and descriptive. The preparation of the research was a bibliographical search in electronic databases on methods associated with RSL (Systematic Literature Review) and the applications of SMARTER ( Simple Multi-Attribute Rating Technique using Exploiting Rankings ). Results: A comprehensive systematic search of the literature yielded a total of 852 articles referring to the correlation between low back pain and rural workers, of which 14 articles were eligible to be included in this systematic review. Conclusion: The conclusion of this study highlights the importance of integrated and personalized approaches to reduce the risks and impacts of this condition on the health and well-being of rural workers.
The Power of Demographic Profiling in the 2024 Indonesian Presidential Election
Authors:   Institut Teknologi Sepuluh Nopember, Surabaya - Indonesia, B. Harmadi Sonny Harry , S. Adnan Ricardi ,   Universitas Indonesia, Depok - Indonesia
Published: March 2024

This article discusses how demographic profiling played a crucial role in the victory of a pair of candidates in the Indonesian presidential election contest. Prabowo Subianto (PS), a retired general who had previously lost three times in a row in presidential elections, finally won in 2024 with more than 58% of the voters. PS's campaign strategy included pairing with a young running mate from the millennial generation, which helped them achieve a landslide victory compared to the other two pairs of contestants. This article uses secondary data analysis to explain how demographic segmentation was used in the campaign strategies that led to their success. The findings of this study contribute to the existing literature on the importance of marketing concepts in political activities, as suggested by O'Cass (1996), Preko et al. (2020), and Kotler (1999). Additionally, this study questions the arguments made by Bene et al. (2023) about the strategic role of social media in political marketing activities, particularly in the Indonesian context.
Researching School Engagement of Aboriginal Students and Their Families from Regional and Remote Areas Project
Authors: Holmes Cat , Guenther John , Morris Gavin` , O'Brien Doris , Inkamala Jennifer , Wilson Jessie , McCormack Rasharna
Published: March 2024

Over the last few years, attendance rates in remote schools have fallen, and Year 12 completions have also dropped. We are not sure why this is, though events like COVID-19, floods and other natural disasters have not made it easy. The case study presented here was part of a bigger project that sought to understand what people in remote schools and the communities they are in think makes a difference to attendance and Year 12 completion. This case study outlines the findings specific to one of the four case study sites, namely, Yipirinya School on Arrernte Country in Mparntwe (Alice Springs). The overarching finding of the study indicates that attendance alone cannot be the primary measure of school success; rather, engagement needs to be the focus. To tease out this finding, the three main themes: relationships, purpose, and cultural safety, are identified as factors that made a difference at Yipirinya School.
Investigating Remote School Attendance, Retention and Engagement
Authors: Oliver Rhonda , McCarthy Helen CD , Jackson Lissy
Published: March 2024

Predating the introduction of the Closing the Gap strategy in 2007, First Nation students’ attendance, retention and engagement in remote schools has been a concern for educators and successive governments. The following paper describes a case study—one part of a large Australian federally funded ‘Emerging Priorities Program’ project that sought to examine these issues. Specifically, it explores those factors that contribute to either exacerbating the decline in attendance, engagement or retention or lead to improved outcomes. The case study was undertaken at a Vocational Education and Training boarding school catering for Aboriginal students, mostly from remote areas of Western Australia. Students travel considerable distance to attend the school, often because of their family connections to the school. In this study students from one of the English classes became co-researchers in the project, providing input and collaborating at every stage of the research process.The findings indicate the need to adopt a strength-based approach when teaching remote students. This can be achieved through positive relationships between educators and students, which, in turn, is developed through cultural awareness and the use of community members and Aboriginal educators as role models and human resources for schools.
A Review on Composite Materials Reinforcing with Organic/ Natural Materials
Authors: Dr. S. Arunkumar  , P. Bharathvaaj  , R.K. Mathubalan  , S. Logesh
Published: March 2024

The utilization of natural and fiber-reinforced polymer matrix composites as a sustainable solution in the industries. The composite consists of sugarcane bagasse and mesquite fibers. which offers a low-cost, environmentally friendly alternative with potential applications in various industries. epoxy resin known for its cost-effectiveness and resilience, serves as the matrix material.  Types of fabrication methods are Vacuum Bag Molding, Hand Lay-Up, Filament Winding, and Hydraulic compression molding from the literature we collected Hydraulic compression molding technique with varying fiber orientations (uniaxial, biaxial, and triaxial) is selected for its versatility and reduced material waste. The study involved alkaline, potassium permanganate, and potassium dichromate treatments.  The overall study concludes the promising potential of using bagasse and mesquite fibers as sustainable alternatives for reinforcement in epoxy resin composites, offering a viable solution for valorizing agricultural waste and promoting environmentally conscious manufacturing practices. Chemical treatments and fiber processing play a crucial role in enhancing the properties of the fibers, making them suitable for composite applications.
Research on the Training Mode of Digital Applied Talents in Local Private Universities
Authors:   Chengdu Neusoft University, China, Xiang Xue bi , Ai Jueyu ,   Chengdu Neusoft University, China
Published: March 2024

This paper discusses the current situation and problems of digital applied talents training in local private universities, and attempts to analyze and study the talent training paths of local private colleges and universities in order to cope with the difficulties of digital talents training in private colleges and universities. This paper expounds the necessity of the training of digital innovative talents in private colleges and universities, and analyzes the current situation of the training of digital talents in colleges and universities at home and abroad through case study. This paper introduces the challenges and difficulties faced by local public universities and private universities under the background of unbalanced resource allocation. Explore the digital talent training model that meets the needs of local social development; From the perspective of clarifying the development needs of society and enterprises, this paper analyzes the transformation of curriculum structure with multi-disciplinary integration, digital project practice and infrastructure optimization, school-enterprise cooperation to build a digital talent training system, and strengthening the training of teachers in private colleges and universities, so as to build a strategy that is more appropriate for the cultivation of digital application-oriented talents. In order to adapt to the local manufacturing industry to digital, network, intelligent transformation of talent needs. Key words: digitalization; Talent cultivation; Student practice; innovation
Importance of 3D presentation in the consumer's purchase intention
Authors: Vasquez Herlyn Carlos Paz
Published: March 2024

The article reviews existing literature to explore how 3D presentations can enhance the online shopping experience by providing consumers with a more realistic and engaging view of products. This includes discussing the technical requirements for implementing 3D presentations, such as output and input interface devices and interaction techniques, and examining case studies where 3D visuals have successfully improved consumer experience and sales in various sectors. The findings from the review suggest that 3D presentations can significantly impact consumer behavior, improving product understanding, engagement, and purchase intention. By providing an immersive and interactive experience, 3D presentations can overcome the limitations of physical inspection and social interaction typically missing from online shopping. The paper concludes by emphasizing the importance of businesses adopting 3D presentations as part of their marketing strategies to meet consumer demands and remain competitive in the digital marketplace. This review article offers valuable insights for marketers and e-commerce businesses looking to enhance their online presence and consumer engagement through 3D presentation technologies.
Epistemologia e Metacognição: explorando novas possibilidades para o Ensino de Ciências
Authors: Reis Erisnaldo Francisco , Strohschoen Andreia Aparecida Guimarães
Published: March 2024

Neste artigo o objetivo é destacar o papel dos professores como mediadores no processo do ensino de ciências. A pesquisa foi qualitativa bibliográfica. Os resultados apontam que quando motivados a aprender e se colocando reflexivos da sua aprendizagem, os estudantes podem se tornar autônomos e autorreguladores do seu processo educativo. Os resultados ainda indicam que uma visão epistemológica do ensino de ciências pode contribuir para que os professores realizem mediação no sentido de construir um conhecimento mais consistente na sua área de atuação. Ressalta-se que o ensino de ciências precisa romper com modelos tradicionais, adotando práticas inovadoras e significativas, com atenção à epistemologia, valorização do conhecimento prévio, metodologias diversificadas, utilização da metacognição e ressignificação do papel do professor como mediador.
“Herbal plants used in the treatment of PCOS-A Comprehensive review”
Authors: Kumari Rajni , Singh Ranjan Kumar , Garg Ajay
Published: March 2024

Polycystic ovarian syndrome is a common endocrine metabolic illness marked by polycystic ovaries, persistent  anovulation, and hyperandrogenism, resulting in symptoms of  monthly irregularity, infertility, and hirsutism. Various medicinal  therapies for polycystic ovarian syndrome have been offered.  However, the potential adverse effects of long-term therapies, as well  as their limited effectiveness, have made complementary and  alternative treatments a viable choice. According to recent estimates,  the usage of complementary therapies is on the rise. Various plants  like Saraca asoka, Moringa olifera, Asparagus racemosus,  Cimicifuga racemose etc., proved active in the treatment of  polycystic ovarian syndrome. In this review, attempts have been  made to summarize the important medicinal plants which are used in  the treatment or prevention of polycystic ovarian syndrome. This  article will be helpful for the upcoming researchers in their  investigation of Polycystic ovarian syndrome.
A REVIEW OF CURRENT KNOWLEDGE ON AIRBORNE TRANSMISSION OF COVID-19 AND THEIR RELATIONSHIP WITH ENVIRONMENT
Authors: Ali Sayad Ahad , Pathak Divya , Mandal Suraj
Published: March 2024

Background: SARS-CoV-2 is considered the critical health pandemic  of 21st century. Due to their extremely high rate of transmission  people are more susceptible to viral infection. The airborne  transmission considered to be the dominant over other route of  transmissions. Viral RNA affiliated with droplets smaller than 5  micro meters has been detected in air and the virus has been shown  to preserve infectivity in droplets of this size. Mechanism: The modes of transmissions of virus is through direct  contact and through inhaling aerosols. Transmission of SARS-CoV 2 could be directed not only by temperature and humidity but also by  water and sewage, among other perspective factors. Airborne or  aerosol transmission occurs by the direct spray of large droplets onto  conjunctiva or mucous membranes. The optimum temperature and  humidity for the survival of SARS-CoV-2 in vitro were 4 degree  Celsius and 20-80% resp. 1-10 um aerosol particles are sufficiently  large to carry a viable viral particle load. Under optimal conditions  of humidity & temperature, the aerosol droplets of all sizes can travel  up to 7-8 m. As the size of aerosol decrease, their ability to disperse  in air increase.  Discussion: . The effect of transmission or spreadness of this virus is  in a very sudden manner. The review of few studies shows that the  behavior or mode of action of SARS-CoV-2 virus has been  remarkable or unique with more survival rate and viable rates in the  air and believed to remain in the air for extended period. This study  is exploratory in nature and aims to carry out the nature of  transmission of virus as a airborne transmission and their relationship  with the environment.
CHEMISTRY AND SIGNIFICANCE OF CHEMOPREVENTIVE NUTRACEUTICALS: A REVIEW
Authors: Dwivedi Mahendra , Kumar Rohit , Dwivedi Shloke Kumar , Sachan Ankush
Published: March 2024

Nutraceutical is a food or part of food that has physiological and  medical benefit and is used in the prevention of various diseases.  Cancer is a serious health issue and is rarely curable that depend on  its type and site. For the treatment of cancer different therapies like  chemotherapy, radiotherapy, hormone therapy are used, but major  disadvantage of these therapies are that they have many side effects  including gastrointestinal problems, changes in skin and hair loss.  According to new research, some nutraceuticals may influence the  cellular and molecular steps that contribute to cancer development.  Studies suggest that combination therapy can help in cancer  prevention much better than a single nutraceutical. Combination  strategies to chemo prevention can take various forms: two or more  phytochemicals, a chemically synthesized phytochemical and an  efficient drug or a chemically synthesized phytochemical and a  natural nutrient. The aim of this chapter is to analyze the chemo  preventive significance of the nutraceuticals.
A COMPLETE REVIEW ON ACHYRANTHES ASPERA: A TRADITIONAL MEDICINAL PLANT
Authors: Verma Komal , Morya Nirmal
Published: March 2024

Previously many literature reviews of Achyranthes aspera have published.  It is very essential herbal remedy. It is a traditional remedy which belongs  to family Amaranthaceae .It common name is birdweed. Approximately  36000-68000 Varieties are available in world. It beneficial effect is spread  in every field like Medical and food field. It geographical source is  Tamilnadu, Kerala, Karnataka, Maharashtra. It consist many biological  activities like against like various types of bacteria, fungi and virus. It  produced activity against the heart disease, Liver disease, fertilization,  infection of immune system, larva, Parasites, Diabetics, Pain, Pyretic,  carcinoma, depression, protect the UV-B radiation. It produced activity  against lipid, Glucose. It is very essential and safe medications for animals  and humans. In field of food it consist healthy nutrients. It consist chemical  entities like saponins, Phenolic compound, Alkaloids, Tannins, Glycosides,  Fatty acid. The experiments are performing on the animal’s like’s rat, mice,  rabbit, guinea pig and dog in laboratory and human beings. Conclusion: It  is very essential medication for rural area. It is no side effect. In future it  may have more biological activity.so much pharmaceutical research is  required for new activities finding and it will be helpful to society in natural  plant sources medication.
A REVIEW ON: FORMULATION, TECHNOLOGICAL AND BENEFICIAL ASPECTS OF ORAL DISPERSIBLE TABLETS
Authors: Agarwal Shivendra , Misra Raghvendra
Published: March 2024

This review is about oral dispersible tablets a novel approach in drug  delivery systems that are now a day’s more focused in formulation world,  and laid a new path that, helped the patients to build their compliance level  with the therapy, also reduced the cost and ease the administration  especially in case of pediatrics and geriatrics. Oral dispersible tablets are  advantageous for pediatric, geriatric mentally ill, nausea patients who have  difficulty in swallowing conventional tablets and capsules. Using various  excipients, evaluation tests marketed formulation and drugs used in the  research area. The advantages of mouth dissolving dosage form are  increasingly being recognized in both, industry and academia. Their  growing importance has been underlined recently when European  Pharmacopoeia adopted the term “Oral dispersible Tablet” as tablet that is  to be place in the mouth where it disperses rapidly before swallowing.  When ODTs are put on tongue they disintegrate instantaneously, releasing  the drug which dissolve or disperses in the saliva. Some drugs are absorbed  from the mouth, pharynx and esophagus as the saliva passes down in to the  stomach. In such cases, bioavailability of a drug is significantly greater than  those observed from conventional tablet dosage form.
A CONCISE REVIEW ON VERSATILE MEDICINAL PLANT ACHYRANTHES ASPERA: TRADITIONAL USE, PHYTOCHEMISTRY AND PHARMACOLOGICAL ACTIVITIES
Authors: Tiwari Yuvraj , Morya Nirmal , Singh Shashi Pratap , Singh Surya Prabhakar
Published: March 2024

Achyranthes aspera is an important medicinal plant found throughout in  India. Almost every part of the plant is used in traditional systems of  medicines, seeds, roots and shoots are the most important parts which are  used medicinally. The present article gives updated information on its  phytochemical and pharmacological properties and geographical features.  The review article says that there are many phytoconstituents are present in  plant having pharmacological activities like antiperiodic, diuretic,  purgative, laxative, antiasthmatic, hepatoprotective, anti-allergic and  various other important medicinal properties. The crushed plant is used in  pneumonia and infusion of the root is used as mild astringent in  constipation.
Study on Quality of Life and Management of Hyponatremia and Hypertension in Stroke Patients in the Neurology Department of a Tertiary Care Teaching Hospital in South India
Authors: Joseph Josin , Thomas Maria , Thomas Hanna Rose , Panicker Naveen Kumar
Published: March 2024

A stroke or cerebrovascular accident is an abrupt onset of a neurologic  deficit that lasts for at least 24 hours and is mainly of vascular origin. Stroke  is one of the leading causes of death and disability in our country and leads  to long-term disability and functional dependency. Hyponatremia is one of  the common electrolyte abnormalities seen in patients with neurological  disorders which may be due to SIADH or CSWS. Hypertension is one of  the important risk factors and it is proven that anti-hypertensive therapy can  reduce the risk of developing stroke. The various scales that have proved  reliability and valid in stroke trials are the National Institutes of Health  Stroke Scale (NIHSS), the modified Rankin scale (Mrs), the Barthel index  (BI),
Menacing Chronicle of Covid-19 Patient
Authors: Maheshwari Shubhrat , Singh Aditya
Published: March 2024

The 2019 dispersal of the new corona virus (2019-nCoV) presents  the planet with a new emergency or health threat. In December 2019,  this virus was spread by an unknown intermediate species to humans  in Wuhan, China. Corona virus disease 2019 (COVID-2019) has  identified via 6,143,019, active cases in India till on 29 September  2019. The aim of this article is to educate people to avoid public  places and near encounters with infected persons and pets. The virus  is human-transmitted and has triggered a global pandemic. In the  First Chinese New Year, the epidemic was caused by mass migration  from China, the release of 2019 (2019-nCoV) is on the first day of  the Chinese New Year, with dramatically Chinese migration fueled  the outbreak. In Chinese Provinces and in people who returned  Wuhan to other countries cases were registered. A total of 82, 990  cases, 33,582 recoveries and 2802 deaths have been registered in  India on 15 May 2020 (BBC 2020). In Kerala on 30 January India  announced the first COVID-19 case, which amounted to three cases,  all returning students from Wuhan, China. There was no significant  rise in accidents during the remainder of February. 28 new cases,  including the cases of a group of 14 Italian visitors, were published  on 6 March. A quick overview of the latest COVID-19 know-how  will be presented and relevant clinical features will be outlined as  currently reported in this first report.
Delta plus: A New Variant of Corona Virus
Authors: Maheshwari Shubhrat , Singh Aditya
Published: March 2024

The Delta plus variant, often known as the K417N mutation, is a Covid-19  viralariant. K417N was initially discovered in India in April 2021 and was  first announced in the public health England bulletin on June 11th. The  report was released in order to continue sharing detailed Delta surveillance  information (VOC-21APR-02, B.1.617.2). Delta plus has also been  discovered in nine other nations, including the United States, the United  Kingdom, Portugal, Switzerland, Japan, Poland, Nepal, Russia, and China.  On the Coronavirus spike, the Delta plus variation has an extra mutation  termed K417N, which has been detected in South Africa and Brazil also.  Delta plus may have a modest advantage in infecting and propagating  among those who have already been infected. The Indian variety of SARS  CoV-2, also known as B.1.617, is a Coronavirus variant that had a key role  in India's second wave of infection. B.1.617 has three noteworthy sub variants. B.1.617.2, which was detected in India in December 2020, is the  most concerning. In December 2020, a new sub-variant known as B.1.617.1  was discovered for the first time in India. B.1.617.1 was found in 50% of  all reported sequences by late March, but the proportion dropped in April.  B.1.617.1 is known as the "Indian double mutant," although this label is  misleading because it has about 15 mutations when compared to older  variants." The term "double mutant" refers to the presence of two mutations  in the outer spike protein of the bacterium.
Coronary cardiovascular Disease and the Treatment of Atherosclerosis A REVIEW
Authors: Bharatia Rakesh , Kumar Shailendra , Jaiswal Abhishek , Jaiswal Hariom
Published: March 2024

Coronary cardiovascular disease could be a disorder of the center  sometimes causeby a condition known as induration of the arteries.  induration of the arteries is one among the main and most frequent causes  of Heart arrest. illness|arteriosclerosis|arterial sclerosis|hardening of the  arteries|induration of the arteries|coronary-artery disease} is that the disease  that affects the massive arteries and it's the condition during which  development of plaque happens within these arteries. This causes the  narrowing of arteries. Plaque is created of fatty substances, cholesterin,  cellular waste product, metallic element and protein (a natural process  material within the blood). medicine studies have exhibited many vital risk  factors related to induration of the arteries. induration of the arteries}  plaque among the coronary arteries is chargeable for arteria coronaria  disease, heart muscle misdemeanour and Acute coronary syndromes.  Induration of the arteries will cause serious issues, together with heart  failure, stroke, or maybe death. This study in the main discusses the  mechanism of development of induration of the arteries within the arteries,  their risk issue and also the recent advancements to treat the induration of  the arteries
To determine drug interactions between the medicines given to Dengue Patients
Authors: Sharma Babita , Sharma Prashant Kumar , Gupta Prasang
Published: March 2024

Dengue fever is a viral disease transmitted by infected mosquitoes,  primarily Aedes aegypti and Aedes albopictus. Symptoms include  fever, headache, joint and muscle pain, nausea, vomiting, and a rash.  In severe cases, it can lead to complications such as dengue  hemorrhagic fever (DHF) and dengue shock syndrome (DSS), which  can be fatal. The pathogenesis of dengue is a complex process  involving viral replication, an immune response, and the potential for  excessive inflammation and plasma leakage. Understanding the  pathogenesis of dengue is crucial for the development of effective  prevention and treatment strategies. Dengue virus is further divided  into four distinct serotypes, known as DENV-1, DENV-2, DENV-3,  and DENV-4, and infection with one serotype does not provide  immunity against the other serotypes. There are currently no vaccines  that can protect against all four serotypes of DENV.
Sphingosomes: A Novel Vesicular Drug Delivery System
Authors: Bharatia Rakesh , Kumar Shailendra , Chaursiya Swarnima , Gautam Kundan Mishra , Bharti Sheetal , Varun Rajani
Published: March 2024

Sphingosomes are bilayer vesicles, primarily made of natural or synthetic  sphingolipids, that completely surround an aqueous volume. Sphingosomes  address the main issues with vesicle systems (liposomes, niosomes),  including their lack of stability, short in vivo circulation times, and poor  tumour loading efficacy in cancer therapy. Sphingosomes are a promising  vesicular drug delivery system that can transport therapeutic chemicals for  a variety of potential applications, according to the review's findings. The  development of novel medication delivery systems has received a lot of  attention in recent decades (NDDS). To begin, it should administer the  medication at a pace determined by the body's requirements throughout the  course of therapy. Second, it must direct the active entity to the action  location. None of these can be met by conventional-dose forms, including  extended-release dosage forms. No existing drug delivery system now acts  optimally, although genuine efforts have been made to accomplish them via  different new drug delivery methods.1-5
Knowledge, Attitude and Practice Regarding Scabies Among Pharmacy Students
Authors: Kumar Selva , Shanmugarajan T S
Published: March 2024

Scabies is a skin condition caused by infestation with the Sarcoptes  scabies mite. This condition is highly contagious and easily spreads  through close physical contact. Scabies affects individuals of all ages,  races, and socioeconomic statuses. Typically, symptoms of scabies  appear two to six weeks after infestation. The most common  symptom is itching, which tends to worsen at night. This itching is  usually accompanied by a rash that presents as raised, red, scaly  spots, and in some cases, blisters.From the collected responses, it was observed that the students  displayed a degree of uncertainty regarding the treatment of the  disease. In light of this, the study suggests that additional continuous  medical education activities could be beneficial. Organizing camps  in hostels, conferences, and field visits are proposed as effective  methods to enhance the understanding and knowledgeofpharmacystudents in managing scabies cases.  This is an online cross-sectional study. The study was conducted over  a six-month period. A comprehensive questionnaire-based review  was conducted and the data were coded and recorded in an MS Excel  spreadsheet to facilitate data analysis. The results of the study  indicate that the knowledge, attitude, and practices of pharmacy  students regarding scabies were generally good.
Solubility Enhancement of Poorly Water-Soluble Drugs by Solid Dispersion Techniques
Authors: Gupta Vishal , Kumar Sokindra , Agrawal Rajesh
Published: March 2024

The fact that newly discovered API’s (about 90%) or  new molecular entity (NME) have little or poor aqueous solubility,  causes a significant challenges to the initialization of development  and commercialization of dosage form at the manufacturing facility.  Poor aqueous solubility of API’s has critical role in drug dissolution  or availability of drug at the site of actionor bioavailability, when a  dosage form is administered orally. Various techniques are available  for the enhancement of solubility but all individual techniques have  its own limitations for commercialization. The known Solubility  enhancement techniques like Solid dispersions involved the  dispersion of poorly soluble drug in a suitable inert carrier at a  molecular level and form amorphous and highly soluble compounds.  The conversion of compound in to amorphous form or reduction of  particle size to its molecular level caused enhanced solubility of  poorly soluble by the application of solid dispersion techniques.
Pharmacy Exit Exam for the Upliftment of Profession of Pharmacy Practice in India: A Review
Authors: Khan Hashim , Sebu  , Gaur Praveen , Kumar Arun , Rahman Mujib ur
Published: March 2024

The goal of implementing exit exams for Diploma in  Pharmacy (D. Pharm holder) is to encourage students to put effort  into their learning. Considering the growth of the healthcare sector in  India, pharmacists have a lot of career opportunities if they can cope  with the ever-increasing demand for innovation, research, skills,  knowledge and talent required in the profession. The pharmacy  profession is moving dynamically as we are heading towards  becoming the pharmacy of the world. Exit exams can be a good  quality indicator for academic program reviews and for educational  institutes teaching standards. The compulsion of the exit exam will  set into place new standards intended to increase the learning of all  students. Such exams result in positive effects on student  achievement. Exit exams will surely upgrade the pharmacy  profession in India.
Preparation and Characterization of an Antiviral Gel
Authors: Tayal Shivam , Tiwari Pradyumn , Sahu Vinod , Sharma Shivang
Published: March 2024

The study was to develop an antiviral gel for topical  application. The topical application of drug has many advantages  over the intravenous and oral administration. It prevents metabolism  of drug from liver and avoid the risk of gastrointestinal disorder and  inconvenience of intravenous therapy pain. When the drug is applied  topically it can penetrate deeper into the skin hence show better  absorption and bioavailability. The wide varieties of pharmaceutical  dosage form are available for topical drug delivery system. The most  used one is gel, ointment and cream. Herpes Simplex Virus (HSV) is  widely spread that cause infections. There are two types of this virus,  one is HSV-1 usually causes sore around the lip or inside the mouth  that are sometime called fever blisters or cold sore and the second is  HSV-2, it causes sore on the genitals. Acyclovir is a selective and  effective antiviral agent.  Acyclovir remains the gold standard in the treatment of Herpes  Simplex Virus infections, mainly due to emerging new drug  delivery systems which are improving the bioavailability and  fewer side effects. The gel was prepared in different batches or  formulation by using different types of polymers in varying  concentration viz. Carbopol-934, Carbopol-940, HPMC, and Na The gel formulations were evaluated for physical and  chemical characterization like visual appearance, drug content,  pH, viscosity, extrudability, spread ability etc. and the results was  compared.