bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
A leading-edge-based method for correction of slope-induced errors in ice-sheet heights derived from radar altimetry
Authors: Li Weiran , Slobbe Cornelis , Lhermitte Stef
Published: June 2022

Abstract. Satellite radar altimetry has been an important tool for cryospheric applications such as measuring ice-sheet height or assessing anomalies in snow and ice properties (e.g. the extensive melt in Greenland in 2012). Although accurate height measurements are key for such applications, slope-induced errors due to undulating topography within the kilometre-wide beam-limited footprint can cause multi-metre errors. Two main correction methods that have been developed (referred to as the slope- and point-based methods) neglect either the actual topography or the actual footprint that can be estimated by a combination of the leading edge and topography. Therefore, a leading edge point-based (LEPTA) method is presented that corrects for the slope-induced error by including the leading edge information of the radar waveform to determine the impact point. The principle of the method is that only the points on the ground that are within the range determined by the beginning and end of the leading edge are used to determine the impact point.
Benchmarking of the LEPTA method against the slope- and point-based methods based on CryoSat-2 Low Resolution Mode (LRM) acquisitions over Greenland in 2019 shows that, when compared to ICESat-2 observations, the LEPTA method has a stable performance both in the flat, interior regions of Greenland and in regions with more complex topography. The median difference between the slope-corrected CryoSat-2 heights using LEPTA and the ICESat-2 heights is at the millimetre level, whereas the slope and point-based methods can have a 0.21 and 0.48 m difference, respectively, and the Level-2I (L2I) data provided by ESA have a 0.01 m difference. The median absolute deviation of height differences between CryoSat-2 and ICESat-2, which we use as an indicator of the variation in errors, is also the lowest for LEPTA (0.09 m) in comparison to the aforementioned methods (0.19 m for slope method and 0.10 m for point-based method) and ESA Level-2 data (0.14 m). Although ESA Level-2 products and the point-based method have good performance in either the median or the median absolute deviation, LEPTA shows a good performance in both metrics. Based on that, we recommend considering LEPTA for obtaining accurate height measurements with radar altimetry data, especially towards the margins of the LRM coverage where the surface slopes increase.
Perceived Psychosocial Impact of Lockdown and Life Satisfaction Assessment of Nigerian Working Adults during Coronavirus Pandemic
Authors: Itasanmi Sunday , Ojedeji Solomon , Ekpenyong Violet
Published: June 2022

The study assessed the perceived psychosocial impact of lockdown and life satisfaction of Nigerian working adults during the coronavirus pandemic. A cross-sectional research design was adopted, and 518 working adults participated in the study using the convenience sampling technique. Two sets of questionnaires served as the data collection instruments. Data generated from the study were analyzed using mean, standard deviation, and OLS regression analysis. Results revealed, amongst others, that relationships with family members and neighbors, interaction with office colleagues, social connectedness, the use of social media, and shopping are the major psychosocial domains highly affected by the impact of the lockdown. Also, it was revealed that working adults in Nigeria are slightly satisfied with life during the COVID-19 lockdown. Based on the results, suggestions were made to mitigate the effects of the psychosocial impact of the lockdown and low life satisfaction during and after the lockdown period of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Circumstances to Contribution: A Phenomenological Study on School Counseling Site Supervision in the Philippines
Authors: Dizon Ma Agatha Anne D. , Chavez Maria Lourdes L.
Published: June 2022

Existing literature on school counseling site supervision has implications for its continuous improvement. Most local studies have focused on the perspectives of supervisees and with participants coming from Metro Manila only. In order to provide a clearer understanding of what happens in school counseling site supervision, the present study employed a descriptive phenomenological approach to explore the lived experiences of Filipino guidance counselors as school counseling site supervisors. Twelve (12) Filipino guidance counselors from Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao, recruited through purposive sampling, were virtually interviewed using an interview guide that was content validated by experts prior to utilization. Results revealed six (6) emerging themes: Assignment as Site Supervisor, Affirming Experiences, Challenges Encountered, Different Supervision Practices, Supervisor Preparation and Development, and Supervision Advocacies. Results may serve as a resource for site supervisors and counselor educators to improve practice.
Characteristics of an Excellent Buddhist Sermon: A Foundation for Competency Framework Development of a Sermon Training in Indonesia
Authors: Hendra Hendra , Ridwan Achmad , Buchdadi Agung Dharmawan
Published: June 2022

Preaching is the most common and widely-used method in conveying a religious message, including the teaching of the Buddha in Indonesia. However, surprisingly, there is no standard to assess a Buddhist sermon's quality. Thus, this study examines the characteristics of excellent Buddhist sermons among Buddhist householder priests (Pandita) in Indonesia. Specifically, it further investigates the discourse of a standard of an excellent Buddhist sermon in the context of Pandita.   This qualitative research employed a single-case-study method that connects the analysis of documentation studies, observations, and in-depth interviews. The findings exhibited three key dimensions and indicators through which a Pandita is expected to employ in their duties related to Buddhist sermon, namely, bringing benefits, skillful delivery, and quality of the content. The findings may benefit future research on the competency framework of sermon training in Indonesia for Panditas.
Implementation, Best Practices, and Challenges in Mental Health Strategies among Local Government Units in the Province of Negros Occidental, Philippines
Authors: Boherom Andrea Marie A. , Caelian Merlita V.
Published: June 2022

One of the health priorities of the 2030 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) is to promote mental health and well-being. The mental health agenda of the ASEAN region include public health strategies at the community level. The study employed a descriptive design to assess the extent of implementation of mental health strategies, the best practices, and the challenges encountered in local government units. It was administered to a total population of 90 respondents comprising healthcare workers, responders, and social workers. The findings revealed a poor extent of implementation of mental health strategies which means that only some strategies are implemented. The area on treatment and recovery was rated highest, interpreted as poor extent, while capacity building for mental health program administrators was rated lowest, poor extent. It was found that local government units are implementing best practices in mental health. However, several challenges were noted, such as the lack of formally trained mental health experts, mental health professionals, mental health facilities, and financial resources, which are indicators of poor and weak implementation. These challenges require strict enforcement by its integration into the primary healthcare program, one of the objectives of the law. The study significantly contributes to the few existing literature on the implementation of mental health strategies at the local government level identified as necessary, especially at this time of the pandemic.
Reciprocal Determinants of Students’ Mathematics Performance in Two Boarding Schools in Cebu, Philippines
Authors: Peteros Emerson D.
Published: June 2022

Students' ethnicity and self-concept have been less explored in the Philippine educational setting. Exploring the effects of these factors on the mathematics performance of students who enrolled in classes with diverse ethnicity can provide a better understanding of how to handle this type of educational setup. This study aimed to investigate the relationship between ethnicity, self-concept toward Mathematics, and performance in Math of the Grade 7 students of two boarding schools. A descriptive correlational research design was employed using a survey questionnaire to assess the students' self-concept and the results of the unified institutional test to assess their mathematics performance. The 300 respondents were selected using stratified sampling with their ethnic group as the stratum. The data were treated using descriptive and inferential statistics. The results revealed that the students have moderate self–concept of Mathematics in all ethnic groups. Moreover, findings show no significant relationship between the students' ethnicity and self-concept. However, it revealed a significant relationship between ethnicity and performance in Mathematics and self-concept and performance in Mathematics. Hence, a positive sense of identity and self-efficacy can contribute to the better performance of the students in Mathematics. Moreover, teachers are encouraged to consider the ethnicity of students in delivering instruction in classrooms where students have different ethnic orientations.
Linking Community and Pedagogy: Ethnomodels from Coastal Villages in Panay, Philippines
Authors: Herrera Jr. Renato V. , Palomo Emellie G.
Published: June 2022

This design ethnography was conducted in two fishing villages on Panay Island, Philippines. The study aimed to gather data about the mathematical activities of the fisherfolks to identify ethnomodels for the integration of learners' local mathematical knowledge into mathematics instruction. The local mathematical knowledge of the fisherfolks was used as inspiration and grounding for designing and developing a context-based teaching-learning material. Seven key informants were chosen purposively. Participant observation, ethnographic interviews, and elicitation techniques were used for data gathering and triangulation. Furthermore, IDEO's design thinking toolkit for human-centered design was used as a guide for designing and developing the teaching-learning material. The three-part analyses using LeCompte's item, pattern, and structure level analysis revealed that mathematical ideas were embedded in the activities of the fisherfolks and their cultural artifacts. Their mathematical ideas were elaborated in four ethnomodels integrated into the context-based activity book: "The Mathematics of the Fisherfolks".
Avaliação da Toxicidade da Ivermectina no Modelo Vegetal de Allium cepa
Authors: Pinheiro Diolina Barros , Morais Jaira Pricila Silva do Nascimento , Silva Thattynayra Melo da , Oliveira Wellington Rodrigues de , Machado Kátia da Conceição
Published: June 2022

O presente trabalho teve como finalidade verificar a toxicidade da Ivermectina no modelo vegetal Allium cepa. Para verificar a toxicidade foi utilizado concentrações de 0.25 mg/ml, 0.5 mg/ml e 1.0 mg/ml de ivermectina que estiveram em contato com cinco bulbos de cebolas respectivamente para cada uma das concentrações, incluindo o controle negativo, realizado com água destilada. Logo em seguida, as cebolas foram colocadas em frascos de vidros contendo 8mL finais de suas respectivas concentrações, sendo mantidas por três dias em ambiente escuro com temperatura aproximada de 25°C. Passados os três dias, foi possível medir o crescimento das raízes com o auxilio de uma régua e assim verificar sua toxicidade. Através de métodos quantitativos, observou-se que a ivermectina foi dose dependente na inibição de crescimento da raiz Allium cepa. Verificou-se a inibição de acordo com o crescimento de concentração. Na concentração 0,25mg/ml a inibição foi mínima, se comparada com a inibição 1,0 mg/ml, que mostrou bastante potencial tóxico. Com isso, constatou-se que quanto maior a concentração de ivermectina, menor era o crescimento da raiz, evidenciando seu potencial toxicológico ao uso indiscriminado do medicamento.
Physiological challenging of stress in rats with zeaxanthin
Authors: Hashim Wissam Sajid
Published: June 2022

his study was to rule whether the carotenoid zeaxanthin can withstand against the stress caused by hydrogen peroxide in rats. Three groups of twelve adult male Wistar rats were depended. The results hinted that zeaxanthin could significantly lower the elevated lipids LDL, TC, TAG, and VLDL caused by H2O2 and to elevate the HDL level. Besides, H2O2 caused a significant elevation in the serum anti-oxidant enzymes GPx, SOD, and CAT beside the stress marker MDA and when zeaxanthin was offered as a concomitant with H2O2, it caused a significant declination in these parameters.
Magnet recognition program®
Authors: Kičić Miroslava
Published: June 2022

Sestrinstvo je izazovna i zahtjevna profesija. Danas je više nego ikad vidljiv globalno nedostatan broja medicinskih sestara, preopterećenost obimom posla, nepotrebno izlaganje profesionalnim rizicima, nemogućnost samostalnog donošenja odluka iz područja zdravstvene njege, upravljanje koje se ne temelji na najboljoj praksi, što često dovodi do izgaranja na poslu, migracije medicinskih sestara te nažalost i potpunog odlaska iz sestrinske profesije. Unatoč brojnim izazovima, sestrinstvo je danas tražena profesija te je rad medicinskih sestara stavljen u fokus javnosti pojavom pandemije COVID-19 i to više nego ranije. Osnaživanje medicinskih sestara, između ostalog i kroz očuvanje mentalnog zdravlja i osiguranje pozitivnog radnog okruženja, trebao bi biti jedan od glavnih ciljeva svih upravljačkih struktura u sestrinstvu. Lideri u sestrinstvu nalaze se pred velikim izazovima, a jedan od alata koji bi mogao biti rješenje za navedene probleme upravo je Magnet Recognition Program®, koji pruža putokaz za njegovanje izvrsnosti u sestrinstvu. Magnet-bolnice prepoznate su kao zdravstvene ustanove koje potiču stvaranje pozitivnog radnog okruženja u sestrinstvu, što rezultira boljim ishodima zdravstvene skrbi za pacijente i same medicinske sestre koje se brinu za njih.
A Review on New Herbal Remedies for treatment of Mouth Ulcer
Authors: G. Maskare Rina , P. Agrawal Ayush , S. Pal Mayuri , R. Yerne Jidnyasa , Chaudhri Megham , R. Bawankar Anup , B. Sonkusre Gaytri
Published: June 2022

Mouth ulcer is one of the common disorders caused due to variety of etiological factors. The two most common causes of oral ulceration are local trauma (e.g. rubbing from a sharp edge on a filling) and aphthous stomatitis ("canker sores"), a condition characterized by recurrent formation of oral ulcers for largely unknown reasons. Mouth ulcers often cause pain and discomfort, and may alter the person's choice of food while healing occurs. This review focusses on various herbal remedies for the treatment of mouth ulcer. Lozenges are solid preparations that contain one or more medicaments, usually in a flavoured, sweetened base, and are intended to dissolve or disintegrate slowly in the mouth or these are medicated candy intended to be dissolved slowly in the mouth to lubricate and sooth the irritated tissues of throat. Lozenges are one of the widely used dosage forms. The benefits of the medicated lozenges are they increase the retention time of the dosage form in oral cavity which increases bioavailability, reduces gastric irritation and bypasses first pass metabolism. Lozenges provide a palatable means of dosage form administration and enjoy its position in pharmaceutical market owing to its several advantages but it suffers from certain disadvantages too. This dosage form can be adopted for local as well as systemic therapy and a wide range of active ingredient can be incorporated in them lozenges or troches are experiencing a renewed popularity as a means of delivering many different drug products. Lozenges have various advantages and disadvantages. Different types of lozenges and their methods of preparation along with ingredients used in their preparation are discussed. Drug candidates which can be incorporated in lozenges include antiseptics, local aesthetics, antibiotics, antihistamines, antitussives, analgesics, decongestants and demulcents. The selection criteria for flavouring agents are mentioned, quality control tests of lozenges have been reviewed. The present review covers more or less all aspects associated with lozenges and also throws light on the development criteria of the lozenges dosage form.
Preparation, Reactions and Medical Applications of Chalcone Intermediate - A Review
Authors: Chetan S. Hambirrao , Shubhangi S. Thorat , Vishwajit D. Dhaygude , R. Kane Sandeep
Published: June 2022

Chalcone is an unsaturated aromatic ketone a central core for a several of important biological compounds, are communally known as chalcones. Chalcone are -unsaturated ketone, 2 aromatic rings are attached by a 3 carbon α, β-unsaturated carbonyl. This survey provides information on (synthesis processes, reactions, implementations of medical and biological activities, their uses and their source as a source of information) (whether natural or synthetic). Data on the chemistry of chalcones appeared on its preparation methods, reaction methods and medical application. This are different activities like Antiviral Activity, Anti hepatotoxic activity, Anti malarial Activity, Anti cancer Activity, Immunosuppressive Activity, Ant platelet Activity, Hypoglycemic activity, Anti inflammatory, Antibacterial Activity.
Mobocertinib is an Oral kinase inhibitor targeted against EGFR and used in the treatment of Non-small cell Lung cancer: A Review
Authors: S. Jain Mayur , D. Barhate Shashikant , D. Shimpi Rahul
Published: June 2022

Mobocertinib is a kinase inhibitor targeted against human epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR). It is used particularly in the action of non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) caused by exon 20 placing mutations in the EGFR gene, which are classically linked through a poorer prognosis (as compared to "classical" EGFR mutants causing NSCLC) and are linked with opposition to standard targeted EGFR inhibitors. Mobocertinib appears to be an effective means of treating this otherwise treatment-resistant NSCLC, exerting an inhibitory effect on EGFR exon 20 insertion mutant variants at concentrations 1.5- to 10-fold lower than those required to inhibit wild-type EGFR.2 Mobocertinib, below the brand name Exkivity (Takeda Pharmaceuticals Inc.), was granted accelerated agreement by the FDA in September 2021 for the action of locally advanced or metastatic NSCLC in patients with EGFR exon 20 insertion mutations who have failed previous therapies.1
Evaluation of Intravenous Thrombolytic Therapy in Patientswith AcuteIschemic Stroke Presented within Window Period in a Tertiary Care Hospital
Authors: Tabassum Nabiha , Varlakshmi E. A. , Jose Jasteena
Published: June 2022

The use of intravenous recombinant tissue plasminogen activator (rt-PA) for acute ischemic stroke (AIS) within 3 hours of onset was approved, and the therapy was later extended to 4.5 hours. The current Ambispective observational study was conducted at Krishna Institute of Medical Sciences (KIMS) in Hyderabad, India, to assess the outcomes of thrombolysis in patients with acute ischemic stroke who presented within the window period in a tertiary care hospital, which may decrease continual neurologic harm, death, and long-term disability. Between 2017 and 2018, AIS patients who received rt-PA 3-4.5 hours after onset in hospitals were included in the therapy group. Patients' names, ages, genders, body weights, lengths of stay, marital status, dietary habits, stroke type, stroke clinical features in hospital, discharge medicines (dosage, frequency), and condition at discharge were all recorded along with their NIHSS scores. There are 40 participants in the research. The current study's findings support the use of rt-PA in ischemic stroke patients within 3-4.5 hours of onset and under clinical monitoring as an effective and acceptable treatment for functional status after stroke.
Responsabilidade social na mineração e o ciclo político local
Authors: Donadelli Flávia , Veiga João Paulo , Brandão Rodrigo , Martin Scott
Published: June 2022

Preocupado em evitar passivos sociais e ambientais, parte do setor de mineração mundial vem procurando aprimorar suas ações de responsabilidade social empresarial. Nesse sentido, há exemplos de empresas que têm apostado tanto em abordagens mais horizontais na interlocução com as diferentes partes interessadas, quanto na melhor distribuição dos benefícios da operação extrativista, contribuindo ao desenvolvimento local. O estudo de caso em tela (Alcoa em Juruti) aponta para um modelo que se propõe mais inovador na distribuição desses benefícios na relação empresa-comunidade, mas ainda assimétrico entre os diferentes atores que compõem as áreas urbana e rural das comunidades locais.
Organização política e luta pela diferença
Authors: Wedig Josiane Carine
Published: June 2022

Nas últimas décadas, em todo o país, vêm se organizando coletivos que se (auto)reconhecem e são reconhecidos como povos e comunidades tradicionais. Esses grupos se formaram politicamente a partir de mobilizações pelo seu reconhecimento e pelo acesso a direitos, principalmente territoriais. Com o objetivo de contribuir para a compreensão desses processos, discutimos a organização coletiva da Rede Puxirão dos Povos e Comunidades Tradicionais do Paraná, que agrega oito segmentos: indígenas, faxinalenses, quilombolas, cipozeiros, pescadores artesanais, ilhéus, detentores de ofícios tradicionais e comunidades de terreiro. Os processos organizativos se constroem por meio de relações entre esses segmentos, cuja ação coletiva se dá pela alteridade e pelo reconhecimento das diferenças.
Ideais de modernidade e adaptação do trabalhador rural ao modo de vida urbana no filme Viramundo (1965)
Authors: Lessa Rodrigo Oliveira , Catalan Lucas Barreto , Costa Anderson de Jesus
Published: June 2022

Neste estudo, procuramos analisar criticamente as representações sobre o ciclo migratório vivido pelos trabalhadores rurais do Norte e Nordeste do país presentes no filme documentário Viramundo (1965), de Geraldo Sarno. Para realizar este objetivo, investigamos o modo como este filme aponta para o cotidiano e as formas de consciência dos trabalhadores rurais migrantes que viviam as experiências de chegada e partida da cidade de São Paulo no chamado “Trem do Norte” durante os anos 1960, sobretudo ao buscar as razões para o sucesso ou insucesso de sua inserção em atividades profissionais e, consequentemente, de sua iniciativa migratória. Destaca-se nesta oportunidade o modo pelo qual a narrativa do filme documentário, a partir de referências como o campo das Ciências sociais dos anos 1950 e 1960 e do próprio cinema nacional desta época, expressou ideias de modernidade e desenvolvimento econômico que conferiram predominantemente ao próprio trabalhador a responsabilidade sobre sua condição de pauperização no campo e na cidade, em que pesem as contradições sociais inerentes à expansão do modo de produção capitalista no campo no Brasil em meados dos anos 1950-60.
Impact of Climate Change on Aquatic Plants Found in Major Lentic Water Bodies Located at Eastern Rajasthan
Authors: Chahar Rakhi , Mukherji Manishita Das
Published: June 2022

Climate change is one of the major challenges of the environment which is caused by the burning of fossilfuel, deforestation, increasing anthropogenic activities, release of greenhouse gases and global warming.The biggest factor of concern is increase in greenhouse gases mainly CO2 level which change the climateand weather pattern. In Rajasthan situation is as critical as continuous rain failure create the conditions ofdraught in Rajasthan. Some of the immediate effects of recent climate change are becoming apparent througheffects on aquatic flora. Vicissitudes of climate have a considerable impact on aquatic flora. The wetlandecosystems, which are most productive but most fragile, are great threat of extinction today, partly onaccount of their use for human activities and partly due to natural threats; such as frequent droughts,scantly rainfall, erosion and biotic effects caused by biotic intervention in maintaining them. The currentreview mainly focuses on how flora of eastern Rajasthan are likely responding to direct and indirect effectsof anthropogenic climate change. We aim to awareness rather than to be comprehensive. Rajasthan is thelargest state of India area-wise constituting 10.4% of countryâs geographical area. East Rajasthan got one ofthe two Ramsar sites of Rajasthan, two national parks, and 7 wildlife sanctuaries and comprises about 9%geographical area of the state. Most of the lakes in east Rajasthan get fully dried up at least once in four tofive years. All aquatic ecosystems of this region suffer from periodic desiccation. We include extinction inaquatic plants, endangered species, and invasive species. However, all are important in providing insightsinto future state of aquatic ecosystems. We also highlight some of the management issues relevant toconserving aquatic communities and ecosystem in the face of anthropogenic climate change.
Synthesis, Characterization of Novel cross linked BETH resin and its application in treatment of industrial waste water
Authors: Bais Rajni , Khan Gazala , Parveen Seema , Saini Ram Lal
Published: June 2022

Green chemistry emphasizes the importance of developing unique, eco-friendly solutions to protect humanhealth and ecosystems. In order to examine this concept for minimizing industrial waste and lessening theenvironmental impact of hazardous chemicals, new greener procedures for heavy metal extraction fromindustrial waste must be implemented. Because of their low cost and ease of synthesis, plant based resinsare increasingly being used in the treatment of water resources in accordance with the goals and objectivesof green chemistry. To remediate harmful industrial effluents, cross linked Bajra Epoxy TryptophanHydroxamate (BE-TH) resin were produced in the current study. The FT-IR spectroscopy and Scanningelectron microscopy were used to determine the BE-TH resinâs characterization. The uptake of metal ionsby the BE-TH resin was studied by batch equilibrium experiment. The adsorption of different metal ionssuch as Cd(II), Zn(II) and Fe(II) take place successfully on the BE-TH resin. The maximum percentageremoval Cd (II) and Zn (II) occurred at the pH range of 7-7.5. The results have established good potentialityfor the BE-TH resin to be used as an adsorbent for the removal of toxic metals from industrial waste water.
Potential of nutrient input and released from decomposing leaf litter of three dominant tree species found in a subtropical semi evergreen riparian forest of Dikhu river, Nagaland, India
Authors: Leishangthem Devlin , Singh M. Romeo
Published: June 2022

Studies on nutrient dynamic in riparian ecosystem is very less compared with the upland forest ecosystem.The main aim of the study was to compare the rate of nutrient input and release through decompositionfrom leaf litterfall of three dominant tree species, i.e., Melia azedarach L., Terminalia chebula Retz. and Duabangagrandiflora (DC.) Walp. found in a subtropical semi evergreen riparian forest of Dikhu river, Nagaland,India. The concentration of the initial composition of plant nutrients viz., C, N, P and K was analaysed fromthe grounded air-dried leaf litter and nutrient released through decomposition from the leaf litter wasestimated by using litter trap approach following standard methods. The initial concentration of nutrientsin all the 3 leaf species followed the trend as (1.12%) N > (0.21%) K > (0.098%) P in M. azedarach, (1.40%) N> (0.17%) K > (0.086%) P in T. chebula and (1.98%) N > (0.22%) K > (0.074%) P in D. grandiflora. Carboncontent was highest in the entire 3 leaf litter component and followed the pattern as D. grandiflora (65.50%)>T. chebula (60.50%)>M. azedarach (51.80%). In M. azedarach and D. grandiflora, N is accumulated during theinitial phase of decomposition and released in the later phase. However, in T. chebula, N is released in theinitial phase and immobilization in the later phase. In all the 3 species, the released of C follows a similarpattern by characterizing early immobilization in the first 9 months (0 to 243 days). A rapid rate of Preleased was observed at the early decomposition period. There observed a faster decrease of K (%) from allthe decomposing leaf litter. In conclusion, it was found that differences in chemical composition and nutrientsrelease dynamics during decomposition of leaf litter was observed in all the 3 tree species.
Bio-fuels: Indian Scenario-A Review
Authors: Joshi Swati , Joshi Dheeraj
Published: June 2022

In order to realize the goal of sustainability in a brisk and efficient way,waste oils can be recycled into highgrade ecofriendly fuel. In this process, there is approximately 85 percent less emission of carbon-di-oxidegas. Now-a-days, biofuel or its blend has totally reinstated the conventional transport fuel in many of thedeveloped countries. India has also done significant research and developmentin this field particularly inthe bio-fuel production and utilization. Nearly 800 million people residing in Indian rural areas have beenusing forest wood cut or bio-mass as their primary fuel source. The devastating impacts of massivedeforestation due to this practice are quite detrimental and challenging for environment and sustainability.To overcome these challenges, strong measures need to be taken so that waste-lands can be utilized for theproduction of ecofriendly fuels instead of deforestation. Government of India in December 2009 has alreadysanctioned the National policy for bio-fuels which promotes the use of alternate fuels and renewable energyresources as supplement of conventional chemical fuels like petrol and diesel (transport fuels). In addition,National Bio-diesel Mission (NBM) declared tree-borne oil-seeds of Jatropha curcas as the best source for theproduction of bio-diesel. Currently, many private and government institutes, state level bio-fuel boards,agricultural universities, industrial sectors and many other agencies are engaged in the bio-fuel projects aswell as in providing financial and technical support to such ventures. This review describes the need of biofuels,its mechanism of usage by various methods alongwith planning, challenges and future aspects of bio-fuels in India.
Variations of water quality indicators in closed tropical freshwater systems towards selected climatic and anthropogenic disturbances
Authors: Verma A. , Kumawat Adhidesh S. , Purohit A. , Meghwal S. , Karki D. , Kandara A.
Published: June 2022

Inland waters are nowadays becoming hotspots of endangerment. Disturbance is any change in set ofenvironmental conditions which alter regular ecosystem properties that may be natural or anthropogenic.Disproportionate enrichment due to several point and non-point sources has affected water quality and natural trophic status of inland waters where climate change can be an indirect factor. Lakes are significant indicators of climate change and store house of information about changes in catchment characteristics. Climate change may affect tropical lakes more comparatively. Water temperature affects a number of lake properties that influence the wellbeing of lake ecosystem. Increasing temperature and deviation of normalrainfall pattern have been evidently studied for changes in chemical composition of lakes. The presentstudy is an effort to investigate the effects of change which can be direct or indirect occurring over a periodof time in a closed system (Purohitokatalab) of Udaipur, Southern Rajasthan with reference to alteration inits water quality subjected to several tourist activities within recent years. Such isolated lakes lack selfcleansing mechanism due to absence of strong flow. The values and alterations of parameters i.e. pH, TDS,conductivity, turbidity, total hardness, chlorides, sulphates, nitrates, phosphates, DO, BOD indicate thequality of lake water. Several samples of water from the periphery of this closed lake system were collectedduring year 2017 and 2021 and these water quality parameters were analysed. Results indicated high variation in the N:P ratio within the freshwater body. It also demonstrated increasing trends in nitrateconcentrations, alkalinity and biological oxygen demand over the time period with change in temperature and rainfall variations. Major changes in the catchments characteristics and measures for its management were also discussed to avoid further deterioration of the closed natural ecosystem. Here future monitoring of water quality indicators is crucial to assess the impact of climate change on such tropical closed systemsas it is a potential threat stimulating the precursors of eutrophication and overall alteration of ecologicalstate of lakes.
Taxonomic study of the Genus Gandaca Moore (Lepidoptera: Pieridae) from India
Authors: Kaur Manpreet , Kirti Jagbir Singh , Sidhu Avtar Kaur
Published: June 2022

In this present work, the external morphological features including genitalic attributes and distribution ofGandacaharina (Horsfield) have been discussed in detail. The genitalic attributes of both the subspeciesunder Gandacaharina (Horsfield) i.e. Gandacaharinaandamana Moore and Gandacaharinaassamica Moorehave been studied, illustrated and compared for the first time.The diagnosis of the genus has been updatedand key to subspecies has been formulated.
Exploring the frequency of various risk Factors and its association with types of cerebal palsy in patients visiting NIRM Islamabad
Authors: Javed Hina , Ahmad Hammad , Khan Nasir , Javed Anam , Riaz Rabbiya
Published: June 2022

Background: Cerebral palsy (CP) is a set of permanent movement disorders which are caused by non-progressive lesions of the developing brain. Other disorders concerning (CP) are disturbances of sensation, cognition, and/or seizure disorder. The current study intended to compare the frequency of factors associated with risk in cerebral palsy and their link with the type of cerebral palsy.Methods: Case-control study was conducted to collect the data through a structured questionnaire. Data was collected from the mother of the CP child and from the mother of healthy individuals at the National Institute of Rehabilitation and Medicine Islamabad. Sample of 400 individuals selected through purposive sampling technique and divided in two groups. 100 were in the case group and 300 were in the control group. For statistical significance, SPSS 20 was used. Results: An aggregate of 400 patients selected in this study among which 100 were assigned as a case group and 300  as a control group. male and female children were equally distributed with N=150 in the control group, similarly equal gender distribution (N=50 for male and female each) was adopted for the case group. Among the risk factors leading to CP development, the most prevalent was maternal infection (56%) followed by poor socioeconomic status (45%), delayed crying(48%) after birth, and high-grade fever with fits leading to spastic CP(44%) and was significantly higher in case group as compared to control(p‹0.05). A higher frequency of CP children with a p-value of 0.00 was found in mothers having pregnancy in the age group 35-40 years. Conclusions: Our study concludes that among the risk factors associated with CP, the most frequent is maternal infection followed by delayed crying, low socioeconomic status and high-grade fever with fits and mother age of pregnancy above 35 years.
ANALISIS TINGKAT KETERCAPAIAN TUJUAN PEMBELAJARAN SOSIOLOGI DIERA NEW NORMAL PADA SISWA KELAS XI IPS 2 SMAN 1 PAINANMAN 1 PAINAN
Authors: Trisnawati Sonia elisa , Melia Yenni , Hefni Hefni
Published: June 2022

This study aims to see the level of achievement of the learning objectives of sociology in the new normal in class XI IPS 2 SMAN 1 Painan. The approach used in this research is descriptive quantitative method using survey method. Data collection techniques used in this study were learning outcomes test, observations, and document studies. The instrumen in this study used learning outcomes test and observatins shees. The data analysis technique used is the percentage. Based on the results of the study, it was found that the results of the analysis were related to the achievement of the learning objectives of sociology in the cognitive aspect was 46%, the achievement in the affective aspect with an overall indicator of  85%, and the achievement of learning objective in the psychomotor aspect with an overall indicator of  83%. From the persentage results it can be concluded that the achievement of the learning objectives of sociology in the new normal era in class XI IPS 2 SMAN 1 Painan, has not been achieved optimally especially in the cognitive aspect, were the achievement is still below 50% and included in the low category.
BENTUK INTERAKSI PADA PEDAGANG KAKI LIMA DI PASAR TONDANO KELURAHAN WAWALINTOUAN KECAMATAN TONDANO BARAT
Authors: Gea Eleni , Singal Zoni hengki , Umaternate Abdul Rasyid
Published: June 2022

The purpose of this study was to describe the form of social interaction among street vendors in the Tondano market, Minahasa district. The method used in this study is a qualitative method, using a descriptive approach that aims to describe and accurately describe the systematic and actual forms of social interaction at street vendors in the Tondano market using observation, documentation, and interviews as data collection techniques. The results show that the form of interaction between street vendors in the Tondano market is very close, it can be seen how they work together, care for each other between fellow street vendors and also feel what is felt by fellow street vendors in the Tondano market. Competition that occurs between street vendors is a competition that takes place in a healthy manner by not dropping the merchandise of other street vendors and if there is a problem, whether there is a difference of opinion between street vendors, they choose to first solve the problem amicably or discuss it well. and do not exaggerate the problem because they realize that they are the same trader and they also realize that they need each other. From the results of the research that has been stated, it is hoped that it can be useful for lecturers, students, and prospective students, in order to develop education, especially at Manado State University
Evaluation the impact of IL-17 level in pulmonary carcinoma patients
Authors: Nomi Aqeel W , Darweesh Mayyada F
Published: June 2022

The cancer burden continues to grow globally, exerting tremendous physical, emotional and financial strain on individuals, families, communities and health systems, immune dysfunction is an important cause of tumor development. A case -control study aimed to assess the role of  IL-17  serum level in pathophysiology of lung cancer patients.150 patients  attending to Middle Euphrates Cancer Center  in AL-Najaf province from  September  till December  2021 that included   6(4%) small cell carcinoma patients  and 144 (94 %) non small carcinoma patients  from which squamous cell carcinoma patients represent 72(48%), Adenocarcenoma 48(16 %) and large –cell lung carcinoma 24(16%). as well as 30 apparently healthy subjects as control group . Two ml of  vien blood were collected from all subjects put in gel tube to separate serum that used to estimate the  IL-17 level  by ELISA. The results showed a significant increase (P<0.05) in serum concentration of IL-17 in lung cancer patients compare to healthy subjects. According to stage of lung cancer  the concentration of IL-17 increased with severity  of disease and this considar as biomarker for prograssve of state.
Compartive study between anterosuperior and anteroinferior insertion of tympanostomy tubes in treatment of otitis media with effusion
Authors: Othman Yosry , Elawamry Mahmoud Ibrahim Mahmoud , Nady Nariman
Published: June 2022

Background: Otitis media with effusion (OME) is the condition in which fluid was presented in the middle ear cavities with absence of signs or symptoms of acute infection.   Most episodes of OME resolve within 3 months, without need for surgical intervention. The placement of tympanostomy tubes (TTs) is the treatment for persistent OME. Objective: This study is performed to compare between anterosuperior and anteroinferior insertion of tympanostomy tubes in treatment of otitis media with effusion. Methods: The study included 40 patients with bilateral OME (at least 3 months did not respond to medical treatment) , divided into two groups: Group (I) included 40 patients who had been undergone myringotomy and tympanostomy tubes insertion at antero-superior quadrant of one ear (Right ear). Group (II) included the same 40 patients who had been undergone myringotomy and tympanostomy tubes insertion at antero-inferior quadrant of other ear (left ear).   All patients were exposed to complete history taking, ENT examination and audiological investigation (Tympanometry, Pure Tone Audiometry), follow up of cases by clinical and audiological investigations were performed at 1,2 and 6 months.
Vitamin D deficiency as risk factor associated with anemia and outcome hemodialysis patients
Authors: Ulrahman Baneen Ali Abd , Sharba Intisar Razzaq
Published: June 2022

Background: Vitamin D deficiency and anemia are common problems that increased pathophysiology in the chronic kidney disease (CKD) undergoing hemodialysis (HD). This study was conducted to assess the association between vitamin D and anemia status in HD patients.

Methods: This was a cross-sectional study of 65 HD patients and EPO therapy were enrolled; compared with 25 age matched healthy individuals as controls. The current study was investigated serum hepcidin, iron status was included serum ferritin and iron levels, anemia hematological indices such as RBC, Hb, MCV, and MCH, in addition to other clinical parameters of kidney function, and C-reactive protein (CRP) as inflammation markers were performed in both HD patients and controls. Results: The mean patient age was (45.65±13.34) years, with dialysis vintage of median (IQR) was (12 (3-36) month. serum hepcidin were highly significantly increase in HD patients than in the control group (622.3±139.6, and 465.16±80.31pg/ml, respectively p = 0.0001). serum hepcidin significantly associated with 37% anemia severity about (692.4±119.8) pg/ml more than patient with 49.2% of moderate about (605.3±117.7) pg/ml, (p=0.007) as compared with 13.8% of mild anemia groups (531.8±99.12) pg/ml, (p=0.001).
The effect of type 2 diabetes mellitus (DM) on bladder contractility in diabetic men
Authors: Bakr Ragab , Morsi Samer , Aly Hussein , Azim M Salah Abdel
Published: June 2022

Aims: To clarify the effect of DM type 2 on bladder contractility in type 2 diabetic patients. Methods: Patients (60 adult male patients) with lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) underwent a detailed urodynamic investigation. Urodynamic findings were classified as diabetic cystopathy [DC, characterized by impaired bladder sensation, increased post-void residual urine (PVR) and increased bladder capacity and decreased bladder contractility], detrusor overactivity. Results: All the patients in the diabetic group had type 2 diabetes mellitus for average 14 years and only 9/60 patients(15% of the diabetic group) has weak detrusor contractility their BCI less than 100. The rest of diabetic group 51/60 (85%) had good detrusor contractility. This means that diabetes (even with long duration>10 years) does not affect the detrusor contractility in our diabetic patients. 30 patients of the group (50%) had increased cystometric capacity (>450 CC),12 patients (20%) had reduced cystometric capacity (<250CC) while the rest of the patients(18 patients i.e. 30%) had average cystometric capacity(300 :450CC). 30 patients of the group (50%) had increased post voiding residual urine volume (PVR)(PVR up to 500 CC),while 30 patients of the group (50%)had normal PVR(<100CC).
Efecto de densidades de siembra en el desarrollo fenológico-productivo del Cultivo de Maíz (Zea Mays) en camas Biointensivas.
Authors: Perez-Somarriba E. B. , Hernandez-Fernandez G.
Published: June 2022

La investigación tuvo como objetivo evaluar la fenología y el rendimiento del maíz (Zea Mays) variedad criolla en tres densidades de siembra. El diseño de bloques completamente al azar, con tres tratamientos, en camas preparadas con el método biointensivo. Las densidades de siembra estudiadas fueron T1: 120 plantas/10 m2, T2: 100 plantas/10 m2 y T3: 80 plantas/10 m2. En los tres tratamientos la muestra fue de 75 plantas en total en otras palabras se eligieron 25 plantas por tratamiento al azar. En las variables fenológicas: altura el T1 sobresalió con una altura promedio de 304.44 cm; diámetro de tallo de la planta el T3 obtuvo el mayor porcentaje con 4 cm; de igual manera en número de hojas el T3 con 17 hojas promedio fue el tratamiento que presento mayor cantidad.  En la cantidad de frutos se observa que el T3 presenta mejores resultados con 4 mazorcas por planta promedio; peso de la mazorca con tuza, el que obtuvo un mayor valor fue el T3 con 292.8 gr, asimismo al ser pesado sin tuza (T3: 230.74gr). Según el análisis de varianza existe diferencia significativa entre los tratamientos (p<0.05) en cuanto a las variables de producción. Por lo que se puede concluir que, para lograr una producción de plantas con tallo rígido, buena cantidad de frutos, según lo analizado anteriormente se recomienda usar el tratamiento tres (80 plantas/10m2).  Recomendamos que se debe realizar investigaciones con otros cultivos de importancia para los productores y personas que estén interesados en el método biointensivo.
La innovación educativa y organizacional de las universidades en Nicaragua: ¿Publicatización y/o comunitarización?
Authors: Cassells Martínez René Alfonso
Published: June 2022

La innovación educativa y organizacional de las Instituciones de Educación Superior en Nicaragua, parte de la conceptualización, apropiación, divulgación y comunicación de la Universidad Comunitaria e Intercultural. Las transformaciones establecerán las bases de un estado nación, tolerante y con un enfoque antropocéntrico. Nuestras universidades comunitarias e interculturales, transitan desde una universidad originalmente de «hecho multicultural», hacia un «proyecto intercultural». Los currículos deben ser flexibles e integrar los saberes y conocimientos ancestrales. El vínculo de cooperación entre la sociedad y las empresas, son variables indicadoras de calidad institucional, pero potencialmente fuentes de financiamiento de las iniciativas de investigación, innovación y emprendimiento. Las universidades comunitarias y públicas son complementarias. Es fundamental la implementación de indicadores propios para universidades comunitarias e interculturales, equitativos, pertinentes, inclusivos y ayuden a promover la complementariedad e inclusión. En el ámbito educativo y organizacional debemos asegurarnos de que la innovación y el emprendimiento, ineludiblemente, sea de calidad, pero con identidad cultural.
ОСОБЕННОСТИ ОРГАНИЗАЦИИ ОКАЗАНИЯ НЕОТЛОЖНОЙ МЕДИЦИНСКОЙ ПОМОЩИ ПАЦИЕНТАМ В «КРАСНОЙ ЗОНЕ» НА АМБУЛАТОРНО-ПОЛИКЛИНИЧЕСКОМ ЭТАПЕ. СОХРАННОСТЬ ПСИХИЧЕСКОГО ЗДОРОВЬЯ МЕДИЦИНСКИХ СЕСТЕР В ЭПОХУ ПАНДЕМИИ / PECULIARITIES OF ORGANIZING THE PROVISION OF OUTPATIENT EMERGENCY CARE FOR PATIENT IN THE «RED ZONE». PRESERVATION OF MENTAL HEALTH OF NURSES IN THE PANDEMIC
Authors: Rusak Svetlana , Matveychik Tatyana
Published: June 2022

Рассмотрен опыт организации оказания неотложной медицинской помощи пациентам в «красной зоне» на амбулаторно-поликлиническом этапе в период борьбы с пандемией коронавирусной инфекции, предложены определенные коррективы в деятельности медицинских сестер, обусловленные необходимостью сохранения их психического здоровья. / The experience of organizing the provision of the outpatient emergency care for patients in the «red zone» in the period of fighting the coronavirus pandemic has been considered. Certain corrections in the activity of nurses, caused by the need of preserving their mental health, hare been proposed.