bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Agentic Playful Teachers: The Playful Mindset of Pre-Service Teachers
Authors: Melasalmi Anitta , Siklander Signe Pirkko Auroora , Hurme Tarja-Riitta , Kangas Marjaana
Published: November 2022

Play and playfulness are understood as basic and vital elements of early childhood education (ECE), and together with playful pedagogies, they perform a central role in Finnish ECE. In multidisciplinary research, children’s learning is generally understood through the inquiring process of play. However, playfulness, as opposed to play, has received relatively little scholarly attention, and educators’ use of playfulness has received even less (Pinchover, 2017). Playfulness is a vital part of life for both adults and children. At the same time, teachers’ behavior can influence the playfulness of a child; moreover, teachers’ own playfulness is critical for establishing warm and secure relationships with children. As such, the aim of this research was to explore pre-service teachers’ (PsTs’) understanding of agentic playfulness, particularly in the ECE context. Study participants included 159 PsTs; study data were gathered from PsTs’ written reflections regarding the use of playfulness in their future work. The results of qualitative analyses showed that the PsTs’ agentic playfulness mirrored a relational and tensious space consisting of three domains: teacher?25 initiated agentic playfulness, child-centered agentic playfulness, and community shared agentic playfulness. Each domain revealed dimensions of the nature of PsTs’ mindset and the orientation of their agentic playfulness. The results are discussed in relation to pedagogization of play, relational pedagogy community of learnes, and teacher education supporting and developing future ECE teachers’ agentic playfulness.
Vertigo Mengganggu Aktivitas
Authors: Meylani Annisa
Published: November 2022

Vertigo suatu penyakit yang datang secara tiba-tiba di bagian kepala.Yang diakibatkan oleh beban pikiran, stress dan kurangnya beristirahat. Yang sangat berisiko bagi lansia dan remaja.
PERLINDUNGAN HUKUM TERHADAP PELAKU DAN KORBAN BULLYING
Authors: Kusramadana Didik
Published: November 2022

Bullying/perundungan merupakan salah satu dari berbagai pelanggaran HAM. Dunia pendidikan Indonesia saat ini telah tercemar dengan kasus bullying yang mulai merabah ke beberapa jenjang pendidikan mulai dari sekolah dasar (SD), Sekolah Menengah Pertama(SMP), Sekolah Menengah Atas(SMA), bahkan di Perguruan Tinggi sekalipun. Hal ini terbukti dari maraknya kasus bullying di berbagai kalangan masyarakat, anak kecil, remaja, hingga orang dewasa-pun sering mengalami perlakuan tidak mengenakkan dalam kehidupan sehari-harinya yang terkadang masyarakat tidak memperhatikan mana kegiatan bercanda, mengolok-olok, dan kadang malah mengarah ke perlakuan bullying. Krisis moril itu kian nampak dengan adanya berita siswi kelas 4 SD di Kabupaten Kudus menjadi satu dari banyaknya kasus bullying di belahan dunia. Trauma berat dirasakan oleh korban karena ia juga mengalami penganiayaan dipukul, ditindih dengan kursi, dan kemaluannya dimasuki penggaris besi hingga lecet saat ia dibully oleh teman-temannya di kelas. Kejadian ini berlangsung saat guru mengadakan rapat di kantor sekolah yang menyebabkan tidak ada kegiatan pembelajaran dan guru tersebut hanya memberi tugas kepada siswanya. Akibatnya, tidak ada pengawasan di dalam kelas selama guru mengadakan rapat, dan terjadilah kasus pembully-an itu yang membuat korban menjadi trauma berat hingga ia langsung dipindahkan ke sekolah lain setelah mengalami perlakuan itu. Diketahui bahwa pelaku yang berjumlah 9 orang merupakan anggota geng kelas itu. Saat ini kasus sedang didalami oleh pihak berwajib bersama Unit Perlindungan Perempuan dan Anak. Haniah menuturkan semua pihak terkait akan diberikan edukasi, baik kepada korban para pelaku dan para orangtua mereka, teman-teman korban dan para guru di lingkungan sekolah itu secara kolektif.
PENCEGAHAN TERJADINYA STROKE PADA USIA MUDA
Authors: febriyanti ririn
Published: November 2022

Stroke terjadi ketika pembuluh darah mengalami penyumbatan ataupun pecah sehingga sebagian otak tidak dapat berfungsi dengan baik akibat tidak adanya aliran darah yang membawa oksigen yang dibutuhkan oleh otak sehingga menyebabkan kematian sel ataupun jaringan. factor pola hidup yang tidak sehat, jarang berolaharaga, meminum minum beralkohol, merokok, mengkomsumsi makanan cepat saji yang tinggi kadar lemak, serta penggunaan narkotika menjadi salah satu penyebab usia muda mudah terkena stroke. Pencegahan yan dapat dilakukan aalah dengan menerapkan gaya hidup sehat dan menghindari makanan dan minuman yang tidak baik untuk tubuh.
Influence of the environment on the early development of attentional control
Authors: Moyano Sebastián , Rico-Picó Josué , Conejero Angela , Ramiro Ángela Victoria Hoyo , Duperón María Ángeles Ballesteros , Rueda M. Rosario
Published: November 2022

The control of visual attention is key to learning and has a foundational role in the development of self-regulated behavior. Basic attention control skills emerge early in life and show a protracted development along childhood. Prior research suggests that attentional development is influenced by environmental factors in early and late childhood. Although, much less information is available about the impact of the early environment on emerging endogenous attention skills during infancy. In the current study we aimed to test the impact of parental socioeconomic status (SES) and home environment (chaos) in the emerging development of attentional control in a sample of typically-developing infants. A group of 142 (73 female) 6-mo-old babies were longitudinally tested at 6, 9 (n = 122; 60 female) and 16-18 (n = 91; 50 female) months of age using the gap-overlap paradigm. Median saccade latency (mdSL) and disengagement failure (DF) were computed as dependent variables for both overlap and gap conditions. Also, composite scores for Disengagement Cost and Failure were computed considering mdSL and DF of each condition, respectively. Families reported SES and chaos in the first and last follow-up session. Using Linear Mixed Models with Maximum Likelihood estimation (ML) we found a longitudinal decrease in mdSL in the gap but not in the overlap condition, while a general decrease in DF was found with age. Concerning early environmental factors, an SES index, parental occupation and chaos at 6 months were found to show a negative correlation with DF at 16-18 months, although in the former case it was only marginally significant. Hierarchical regression models implementing ML showed that both SES and chaos at 6 months significantly predicted a lower DF at 16-18 months. Results show a longitudinal progression of endogenous attention control, displaying an increased control with age from infancy to toddlerhood, especially in contexts that ease visual disengagement. Also, an equal ability for endogenous control was found in conditions that hinder disengagement between these developmental periods. These attentional mechanisms of control seem to be modulated by early experiences of the individual with the environment.
Different approaches to visualising trends using Covid-19 data: a study comparing cumulative line graphs with non-cumulative line graphs
Authors: Vos Daniël , Albers Casper J
Published: November 2022

In the past years the public was frequently informed about the current status of the covid-19 pandemic through visualisations. Daily numbers of infected, positively tested and deceased persons were provided either in cumulative charts or non-cumulative charts. In this paper, we study which data visualisation technique works better for informing the general public. We find clear evidence that non-cumulative visualisations work better.
A Study Looking at the Teaching of Peripheral Arterial Disease to Medical Personnel in Nepal: How well are we doing and how might we be able to improve?
Authors: Krueger E. , Karmacharya R. M. , Klinger D.
Published: November 2022

Background There is currently no data showing the prevalence of peripheral arterial disease in Nepal, although they have a high incidence of risk factors in their population such as diabetes, hypertension, and high volume of smoke inhalation.

Objective To quantify a gap in medical education curriculum in Nepal as it pertains to medical trainees that have a lack of exposure to peripheral arterial disease (PAD) in a clinical setting as well as improve lecture quality on peripheral arterial disease.

Method A survey was sent out to 615 medical trainees in Nepal with a survey completion rate of 44%. The results indicate that both medical students and intern doctors feel most confident in their ability to diagnose peripheral arterial disease and comfortable ordering a workup for peripheral arterial disease when their education includes both a dedicated lecture and care of a patient.

Result The self-reported ability to diagnose peripheral arterial disease increased in medical students from 21.9% in the lecture only group to 44.4% in the group who had both lecture and cared for a patient. The current curriculum at the Kathmandu University School of Medical Sciences only allows two hours in the medical school to cover all vascular topics and is taught with a traditional PowerPoint method.

Conclusion To improve this area of curriculum, we recommend increasing the allotted time for lectures as well as demonstrate on live patients the evaluation for peripheral arterial disease.
COVID-19 Booster Vaccine: is it an absolute need?
Authors: Ghimire S. , Dangal G.
Published: November 2022

Booster vaccine doses are meant to revive the fading immunity created by prior exposure to an immunizing antigen. They stabilize the antibody response ultimately leading to longer and higher protection against pathogens. Immunological studies done for COVID-19 vaccines have documented a steady decrease in antibody levels among vaccinated individuals and evidence of breakthrough infections over a course of time. With an emerging science behind the need for COVID-19 vaccine booster shots, there equally is a contrasting idea regarding its absolute necessity.
Gender-based Violence and the Nordic Paradox:
Authors: Wiechmann Mascha
Published: November 2022

Intimate partner violence against women (IPVAW) is a long-standing and global phenomenon, that is considered, both public health and social problem which seems difficult to tackle (Gracia et al., 2019; Wemrell et al., 2021). Although some research suggests that gender equality plays an important role in reducing IPVAW (Gracia et al., 2019; Wemrell et al., 2021), the so-called Nordic Paradox – a situation where seemingly the most gender equal states, i.e., Nordic countries (including, Norway, Denmark, Sweden and Finland) report the highest numbers of IPVAW – appears to contradict this supposition (Gracia & Merlo, 2016). To date, there is no agreement as to why, and whether, this is the case. In this short paper, I shall review three academic articles that aim to address this contradiction, focusing on their methodologies and limitations.
 
In this essay, firstly, I will discuss how I approached the literature search. Secondly, I will present an overview of IPVAW and the Nordic paradox. Thirdly, I will discuss Gracia and colleagues (2019) and Permanyer and Gomez-Casillas's (2020) analysis, which are based on the same survey (FRA, 2014). Fourthly, I will examine the chosen literature and lastly, I will consider whether, and if so to what extent, high gender equality score and violence against women go hand in hand.
Guaraní Aquifer System sedimentary petrography of outcropping formations and hydrogeologic implications
Authors: Collazo Paula , Pamoukaglhian Karina , Chiglino Leticia
Published: November 2022

Petrographic analyses are presented for the Rivera, Tacuarembó and Cuchilla Ombú formations, which constitute the outcropping Guaraní Aquifer System in the Rivera and Tacuarembó departments, Uruguay. Sedimentary petrography studies were carried out with the objective of qualitatively and quantitatively evaluate the porosity of sedimentary rocks. To determine the porosity in sandstones, the method of impregnation of petrographic thin sections followed by point-counting of total pore area and interconnected pore area was used. Clast and matrix composition was determined using both optical microscope and scanning electron microscope (SEM), with an energy dispersive X-ray analyzer (EDS) The study shows average values of total porosity of 17% and effective porosity of 14% for the Rivera and Cuchilla Ombú aquifer units and average value of total porosity of 15% and effective porosity of 9% for the Tacuarembó unit. There are compositional differences between sandstones of the Rivera and Tacuarembó formations, the former being essentially quartz-arenites and the latter predominantly subarkoses and sublithic arenites.
Deteksi Bakteri Pada Produk Makanan Kemasan Menggunakan Algoritma Naïve Bayes
Authors: Priyanti Evy
Published: November 2022

Produk kemasan merupakan salah satu hal penting yang harus diperhatikan. Dengan pengemasan yang baik maka produk yang ada akan terjaga kualitasnya. Kemasan produk yang baik akan membantu dalam proses pemasaran dan akan meningkatkan pembelian dari konsumen. Penerapan algoritma Naive bayes terbukti dapat mendeksi adanya bakteri dengan nilai akurasi sebesar 80,93%. Tingkat akurasi yang tinggi membuat algoritma naive bayes ini mampu dalam mengurangi kerugian dari produk baik bagi konsumen maupun bagi produsen. Bagi produsen dengan adanya kemasan produk yang baik maka akan menjaga kualitas dari produk dan menambah nilai dari produk itu sendiri dikarenakan akan adanya kepercayaan dari konsumen yang membuat loyalitas tersendiri. Bagi konsumen sendiri akan terhindar dari berbagai macam bakteri yang dapat menyebabkan berbagai macam penyakit yang tentunya tidak diharapkan apalagi untuk produk-produk yang tingkat resikonya besar seperti produk untuk bayi, anak-anak atau lansia yang memerlukan penanganan khusus dalam pengemasan dan pengontrolan produk kemasan yang dijual dipasaran secara bebas
Английский язык для естественнонаучных специальностей: Plants and animals. Часть 1. Рабочая тетрадь по академическому английскому языку / Л.Н. Шевырдяева, Е.Э. Кожарская. – М. : «КДУ», «Университетская книга», 2022. – 140 с.
Authors: Шевырдяева Л.Н. , Кожарская Е.Э.
Published: November 2022

Рабочая тетрадь English for life sciences: Plants and animals разработана для студентов бакалавриата биологического факультета и других естественнонаучных специальностей и имеет своей целью формирование и дальнейшее развитие среднего уровня владения научным английским языком биологических специальностей в рамках навыков чтения, аудирования и устной речи на основе прослушанных текстов с акцентом на освоении академической лексики и языка научного общения. Рабочая тетрадь предполагает наличие базовых знаний в области естественных наук, в частности, зоологии и ботаники и может быть использована для знакомства с английским языком для специальных целей на основе уже имеющихся знаний общего английского языка в диапазоне уровней В1-В2 и выше по CEFR и дисциплин естественнонаучного цикла. Рабочая тетрадь может быть использована в качестве дополнительного учебного пособия при освоении научной лексики английского языка, а также вспомогательного пособия для формирования навыков аудирования при работе с основным учебником.
Study on Knowledge & Awareness About Pharmacovigilance Among Pharmacists in South India
Authors: C Muhas , Sruthi S Anjali , S Vishnu , O Nikhil Dev , Sahnas Lubina , Anshad KP Muhammed , Basith P Abdul
Published: November 2022

Introduction: Pharmacovigilance is the study of drug-related injuries for the purpose of making warning or withdrawal recommendations for pharmaceutical products. Pharmacists play a vital role in every step of the pharmacovigilance process, which can prevent patients from undergoing unnecessary procedures or taking unwarranted drugs. Aim & Objectives: The main objective of this study is to assess the knowledge and awareness about different aspects of pharmacovigilance among pharmacists. Methodology: This was a cross-sectional study conducted for a period of six months. It’s a questionnaire-based survey among pharmacists who worked in different areas of settings. This questionnaire was prepared in the google form and shared to all pharmacists personally and also shared to different WhatsApp groups of pharmacists. Patient demographic details such as age, gender, education, job type etc. were collected and recorded. Results: A total of 174 participants were involved, 75 were males (42%) and 99 (58%) were females. The majority of pharmacists (98.3%) agreed that their pharmacovigilance knowledge should be updated on a regular basis. 36.2 % of pharmacists are unaware of how and where to report adverse drug reactions, and approximately 47.7% were unaware of the ADR reporting forms. Only 55.7% of pharmacists in this study were aware of the pharmacovigilance center, and the rest indicated no interest in learning more. Conclusion: This study concluded that the concept of pharmacovigilance should be given more importance in pharmacy degrees, Pharmacy authorities should provide periodic and mandatory training for ADR reporting, availability of ADR reporting forms, benefits of reporting etc.
Oscillating Esophageal Acid Sensitivity in Symptomatic Reflux Hypersensitivity and Functional Heartburn
Authors: Gardner Jerry
Published: November 2022

BACKGROUND In previous analyses of recordings of esophageal pH and symptom occurrence in subjects with nonerosive esophageal reflux disease, all of whom had increased esophageal exposure, I found that the lower the value of esophageal acid exposure, the higher the probability of a symptom. This finding could be explained by esophageal acid sensitivity oscillating between longer periods of high esophageal acid sensitivity, and shorter periods of low esophageal acid sensitivity. To examine whether these oscillations also occur in symptomatic subjects with normal esophageal acid exposure, I analyzed data from subjects with Reflux Hypersensitivity and subjects with Functional Heartburn, to examine relationships between esophageal acid exposure and the probability of symptoms. 

METHODS For each subject I calculated interval esophageal acidity that measures esophageal acid exposure that precedes each symptom and cumulative interval esophageal acidity.

RESULTS In each group of subjects there was a negative relationship between the probability of a symptom and interval esophageal acid exposure indicating that the lower the value of esophageal acid exposure, the higher the probability of a symptom. The time course of symptoms and cumulative esophageal indicated that esophageal acid exposure oscillates between longer periods of high esophageal acid sensitivity, and shorter periods of low esophageal acid sensitivity.

CONCLUSIONS The present analyses of subjects with Reflux Hypersensitivity or Functional Heartburn in conjunction with previous analyses of subjects with nonerosive esophageal reflux indicate that oscillating esophageal acid sensitivity is a characteristic feature of symptomatic gastroesophageal reflux disease.
Pengenalan dan Pemanfaatan Digital Business dengan E-Commerce Kepada Ibu- Ibu PKK Pelaku UMKM
Authors: Mogi Agustina , Lativa Lativa , Eliyani Citra , Puji rahayu Krida , Sulistiyani Sulistiyani
Published: November 2022

Pengabdian ini berjudul Pengenalan dan Pemanfaatan Digital Bussiness Dengan E-Commerce Kepada Ibu-Ibu PKK Pelaku UMKM RT 001 RW 021 Kelurahan Parigi Lama. Tujuan kegiatan pengabdian kepada masyarakat ini adalah untuk memberikan pelatihan- pelatihan menjadi wirausaha pada masa pandemi covid- 19 dengan memanfaatkan media Digital Bussiness dengan E-Commerce bagi para Ibu PKK. Metode yang digunakan adalah metode survey dan penyampaian materi secara langsung, serta simulasi dan diskusi dengan para para Ibu PKK Pelaku UMKM RT 001 RW 021 Kelurahan Parigi Lama. Hasil kegiatan ini adalah para Ibu PKK mendapat pelatihan langsung menjadi wirausaha dengan memanfaatkan media Digital Bussiness dengan E-Commerce yaitu membuat toko sendiri di salah satu E-Commerce serta dapat memanfaatkan media digital  dalam kegiatan  pemasaran produk.                                                                                              Keywords: Pandemic Covid-19; E-Commerce;  Pelatihan Wirausaha
MAKNA RESIPROSITAS TRADISI MBECEK PADA PEREMPUAN PEDESAAN JAWA DALAM ACARA PERNIKAHAN DI BANYUANGI JAWA TIMUR, INDONESIA
Authors: Setiawan Eko
Published: November 2022

The mbecek tradition was born from the womb of solidarity of the people of Kalipait Village as a complete emotional bond. It has been a tradition for generations. The exciting thing about this research is that the mbecek tradition is an ancestral heritage that until now has remained sustainable due to cultural and social factors. As times have changed, the tradition of mbecek used to be based on the principle of helping but now experiencing a shift in business mixed with business is felt to be burdensome. Allows for the occurrence of family economic resistance. This research was conducted to determine the meaning of reciprocity of the mbecek tradition of Javanese rural women. This research uses a qualitative research method with a descriptive approach—data collection through observation, in-depth interviews, and documentation. Data analysis using an interactive model begins by continuously examining all data from primary and secondary sources until the data is saturated. The results showed that mbecek is a vehicle for exchange in the form of money and staples as a form of investment to maintain kinship ties.
KETERLIBATAN LAKI-LAKI DALAM KESETARAAN GENDER
Authors: Maulana Moh. Faiz
Published: November 2022

The movements carried out by women for gender justice and the elimination of violence against women in Indonesia have not only changed women's perspective on efforts to fight women against the violence that occurred to them but have also inspired some men and produced new perspectives. Seeing themselves and growing new awareness about their need to be actively involved in the movement against violence against women. This study uses a qualitative method with a literacy study approach regarding men's involvement in gender equality efforts, using the theory of hegemonic masculinity. Hegemonic masculinity is used to criticize the male sex role. Sources of data used are secondary data, such as scientific articles, reference books, journal publications, websites, and other sources relevant to the topic of study. Furthermore, data were collected, grouped, analyzed, and interpreted using the perspective of gender and feminism to describe results and research discussions. This paper tries to explain that gender inequality or even violence against women is difficult to fight if there is no collaboration from various parties, one of which is men; men are at the root of the problem of violence against women, so they must also be part of solving the problem.
DAMPAK BULLYING, KEKERASAN DAN HATE SPEECH PADA ANAK: STUDI KASUS DI SMK SWASTA CARINGIN BOGOR, INDONESIA
Authors: Husna Asri Kholifatul , Rahman Luthfia Nuraini , Ummah Rahmatul
Published: November 2022

Cases of bullying have many forms and kinds, ranging from physical to psychological. Bullying is a negative behavior that can result in a person being uncomfortable or injured and repeatedly occurs, characterized by an imbalance of power between the bully and the victim. The purpose of this study was to determine the impact of bullying on SMK children. The method used in this research is to use a qualitative research type with a case study approach. The subjects of this study were students of Private Vocational Schools in Caringin District, Bogor Regency. Data collection techniques were carried out through observation, interviews and documentation. From the results of research and findings in the field, the forms of bullying that occur are bullying by embarrassing friends, ridiculing deficiencies, demeaning, giving nicknames, disturbing, and saying harshly. The act of bullying experienced by the victim can have a negative impact, namely: First, mentally, it causes the victim to prefer to be alone, not to hang out with his friends. Second, emotional, which makes the victim disinterested in many things, characterized by being quiet, sensitive, suffering from fear of socializing and losing or declining self-confidence. Third, physically. Scars and the feeling of tiredness that is felt so that it become severe stress, making the victim have no appetite and often feel sick.
A relevância dos papéis gerenciais para a minimização das distrações no trabalho
Authors: Franco Amanda da Silva , Souza Thiago Inacio Pacheco e , Nogueira Enrique de Moura , Roberto José Carlos Alves
Published: November 2022

Uma vez que as distrações afetam a atenção e prejudicam o desempenho comportamental em tarefas ou atividades laborais, este artigo se propôs a investigar: de que forma a gestão pode contribuir para a diminuição das distrações nos ambientes de trabalho? Logo, estabeleceu-se como objetivo geral mostrar a relevância dos papéis gerenciais na minimização das distrações no trabalho. Para tanto, realizou-se uma pesquisa bibliográfica, caracterizada como qualitativa, quanto à sua natureza, e como descritiva, quanto aos seus fins. Dessa forma, como conclusão, identificou-se que por meio de seus papéis gerenciais, o gestor é capaz de contribuir para a minimização das distrações ao alocar e motivar os seus cooperadores, além de identificar e lidar com fontes de distrações.
A relevância da carteira de clientes para a política de crédito
Authors: Silva Ana Carolina Caranha da , Gouvea Angeliuza dos Santos , Cavalcante Zuila Paulino
Published: November 2022

Sob a perspectiva de que a carteira de clientes compreende informações que permitem conhecer o perfil de cada cliente, o presente artigo se propôs a analisar: como a carteira de clientes pode contribuir na aplicação da política de crédito? Dessa forma, definiu-se como objetivo geral demonstrar a relevância da gestão da carteira de clientes para o suporte à aplicação das políticas de crédito. Com esse propósito, no que diz respeito à metodologia, este estudo baseou-se na pesquisa bibliográfica, por meio da qual foi possível constatar que a carteira de cliente é capaz de contribuir no sentido de fornecer informações associadas a situação de seus respectivos clientes, dando subsídios às tomadas de decisões da empresa quanto à concessão de seus créditos.
Evasão e retenção: uma análise sobre o curso de licenciatura em matemática do Instituto Federal de Educação, Ciência e Tecnologia do Ceará – Campus Fortaleza
Authors: Pereira Valberto Rômulo Feitosa , Araújo Cristian Oliveira , Freires Kevin Cristian Paulino
Published: November 2022

Este artigo apresenta dados relativos a uma pesquisa em evasão no nível superior, realizada no Curso de Licenciatura em Matemática, do Instituto Federal do Ceará – Campus Fortaleza. O problema de pesquisa central pode ser expresso na seguinte pergunta: “Quais motivos levam um aluno que entra no curso de licenciatura em matemática no IFCE, campus Fortaleza, tender a evadir?”. Com objetivo de entender tal fenômeno e apontar uma alternativa, foi realizada pesquisa bibliográfica e documental na Coordenação de Controle Acadêmico, onde foram obtidos dados dos alunos evadidos no período de 2010 a 2018. Ainda foi realizada uma pesquisa de campo. Os resultados mostram que mais da metade dos alunos ingressantes do curso (57,89%) evadiu, impactando financeiramente a instituição em mais de 2 milhões de reais (R$ 2.242.915,92). Os motivos de evasão apontados pelos alunos são: o curso como opção secundária, dificuldades em conciliar trabalho e horário da faculdade, vocação profissional, problemas relativos à instituição, desvalorização da profissão e dificuldade no curso.
Toxicity Bioassay and Bioaccumulation Studies of Lambda Cyhalothrin on Various Tissues of Channa striatus (Bloch, 1793)
Authors: Chandy Jacob , L.R. Bhavya , Kumar M.G. Sanal
Published: November 2022

The fresh water fish Channa striatus, were exposed to various concentrations of lambda cyhalothrin to evaluate the 96 h lethal concentration (LC50 and LC100) and its bioaccumulation levels and rates on various tissues. The results obtained from the current study revealed that the pesticides had ill effects on the overall functioning of the fish and found to be highly toxic to the test organisms. Channa striatus after continuous exposure to pyrethroid pesticide lambda cyhalothrin exhibited changes in morphological and behavioral responses when compared to control. The bioaccumulation and bioconcentration of pyrethroid insecticides and subsequent biomagnification are capable to raise many unpredictable issues at different trophic levels even to humans.
Impact of Ectoparasites on Haemato-Biochemical Indices of Snakeheaded Fishes
Authors: Alpana Parmar , Sadguru Prakash
Published: November 2022

The present investigation was carried out to study the effect of parasitic infection on the haematological and biochemical parameters of fishes. For this study total 110 fish of Channa punctatus and Channa striatus were examined for parasites. The parasites recovered were protozoans (Trichodina sp., Ichthyoptherius sp., and Myxobolus sp.) and crustaceans (Ergasilus sp., Lernea sp., Lamproglena sp. and Argulus sp.) with a total prevalence of 64.54 % and mean intensity of 4.47. The result of the present investigation showed that RBC, PCV and Hb% decreased whereas WBC increased significantly in infected fish. The result also showed that aspartate aminotransaminase (AST) and alanine aminotransferase (ALT) enzyme activities as well as creatinine and urea levels were increased in the infected fishes. However, serum glucose level was decreased in parasitic infected fishes. Thus, the result of the present study revealed that infected fish suffer from anemia and tissue damages caused by parasitic invasion.
Alterations in Organic Reserves in Channa punctatus Infected with Ectoparasites
Authors: Dharmendra Singh , Sadguru Prakash
Published: November 2022

This investigation was carried out to investigate the effects of ectoparasites on the organic reserves of some tissues of fresh water snakeheaded fish, Channa punctatus collected from the polluted lotic fresh water body flowing through Balrampur city, India. The results indicated that the highest rate of parasitic infection in fish significantly reduce carbohydrate, protein and lipid contents in liver, muscles, gill, gut and kidney. Results of the present investigation also indicated that the Superoxide (SOD) and Peroxidase (POD) activities were significantly increased in liver, muscles, gills, gut and kidney tissues of the infected fish compared to uninfected fish. The differences in organic reserves between infected and uninfected fish, Channa punctatus indicated that the heavy infestation of parasites decreases the nutritional value such as moisture, ash, fat, protein and carbohydrate as well as energy production level. Infection with parasites in fish had the highest effect on liver, muscles, gills, gut and kidney.
Management of Biomedical Waste - A Review
Authors: Leena N. Meshram , Kirti J. Mhatre , Aruna D. Koparkar
Published: November 2022

Medical waste can be infectious, contain toxic chemicals and pose contamination risks to both people and the environment. The management of the waste from health services is complex and it must be understood and addressed by everyone working in health services. This review focuses on management of BMW with respect to: (1) waste segregation (sorting, receptacles and handling); (2) waste collection and storage; (3) waste transportation; and (4) treatment and disposal. This study recommends actions to be implemented at the local level such as quantitative and qualitative assessment of waste production; evaluation of local treatment and disposal options; segregation of BMW from general waste; establishment of internal rules for waste handling; assignment of responsibilities within the health-care establishment and choice of better treatment and disposal options for BMW
Morphological Identification and DNA Barcoding of the Tropical Bed Bug Cimex hemipterus Fabricius (Hemiptera: Cimicidae) from Thrissur, Kerala, India
Authors: Arunnya Surendran , C.F. Binoy
Published: November 2022

Knowledge of bed bugs is scant from Kerala due to improper identification, sparse population and better sanitation. But if an infestation begins it reaches extreme proportions because of the lack of awareness. To the best of our knowledge no detailed scientific studies on the identification of the bed bug species were carried out in Kerala. This study was aimed to perform morphological and molecular identification along with the morphometric analysis of the bed bug species from two sites—Avittappally and Mulankunnathukavu. Morphological identification was made by calculating the width to length ratios of the pronotum and hind femora. DNA barcoding was performed to identify the bed bug species accurately. A total of 21 morphological characters were used to compare bed bugs from the sample and the morphometric characters were measured and analysed using a Leica S8APO stereo microscope. The results indicated that the width-to-length ratios of pronotum and hind femora were 2.2±0.04 mm and 3.5±0.04 mm in Avittappally specimens and 2.1±0.05 mm and 3.2±0.05 mm in Mulankunnathukavu specimens. The genetic distance between the 2 COI sequence of our study were 0.027% and the intraspecific genetic distance between the 2 COI sequence of this study with 5 C. hemipterus sequences reported from other countries was found to be 0.025, 1.227, 0.058, 0.025 and 0.024% for Mulankunnathukavu specimen and 0.001, 1.280, 0.008, 0.001 and 0.001% for Avittappally specimen, respectively. The mean values of HL, HFW, HTW, MTW, FTW between the two places were significantly different. The results of PCA showed that the total percentage of variance reached 89.073% and 93.760%. Based on Morphological and morphometric characteristics along with molecular sequencing we assert that the bed bugs collected from both places were Cimex hemipterus.
Fish Hematopathology Profile is Influenced by the Pollutants in a Lake Water
Authors: M.V. Nimmy , Vasanthi Joseph Pawlin
Published: November 2022

The present investigation assessed the toxic effects of aquatic pollution on fish collected from the contaminated station of Chakkamkandam lake. Both, water and fish (Mugil cephalus) samples were collected from lake water of Chakkamkandam lake at Guruvayur (Kerala, India). Fish are the most affected organisms by toxicants present in water bodies among all aquatic creatures because they are the dominant species in this ecosystem. When fish consume contaminated food, pollutants/toxicants enter the fish's digestive system. It can also enter through the fish's gills and skin. After absorption, they are finally transported by the bloodstream to the organs and tissues where they accumulate.Water quality parameters were assessed and various blood parameters of the fish were analyzed. The changes in haemoglobin concentration, red blood cells, and white blood cell count were studied. The secondary blood indices were also calculated. Compared to the reference site, the fish from the lake water showed decreased numbers of RBC, Haemoglobin (Hb), and hematocrit (Hct). However, the values of WBC count, and Mean Corpuscular Haemoglobin Concentration (MCHC) increased significantly. The changes in hematological parameters of fish from the polluted station revealed that the health of fish is disturbed. Additionally, the results suggested that blood parameters are useful, tools in monitoring of aquatic pollution. These biomarkers show that fish have macrocytic hypochromic anemia. Leucocytosis showed a general defence response against pollution-induced toxicity. In conclusion, the results of the current study showed that the water quality impacted hematological profile of the fish Mugil cephalus collected from lake water.
In Silico PCR Primer Designing using Mitochondrial (cox-1) Gene of Clinostomum marginatum
Authors: Bhumika Chauhan , Malti  , Monica Misra , Bindu Sharma
Published: November 2022

Clinostomum marginatum Rudolphi, 1819 is a digenetic fish trematode parasite. It is commonly known as “yellow grub” as it causes pinhead sized lumps in fishes that are white to yellow or black. Molecular studies employs usage of primer for gene amplification. In silico method helps in designing primers used in amplification of genes which can be further validated using various tools and software to check their specificity and efficiency. The present communication deals with the in silico primer designing of cox-1 gene of helminth trematode parasite, Clinostomum marginatum parasitizing the intestine of fish Channa striata (Snakehead murrel). Thus, these designed primers set will be of further use in the wet lab for amplification of concerned gene or DNA fragment.
Post COVID-19 Long Term Effects Persisting More Than 6 Months in Various Age Groups of Indian Population
Authors: Sneha Sharma , Pranav  , Shivam  , Neha Rana , Khushi Vashishtha , Bhumika Chauhan , Monica Misra , Bindu Sharma
Published: November 2022

This study was aimed to investigate the long term change in quality of life post COVID-19 in all age groups from different parts of India. Three different survey methods were used to get in touch with COVID-19 survivors that included offline, online and telecommunication. Data was then categorized into three different categories as mild, severe and critical as per the level of severity of symptoms evaluated post-investigation. Individuals and area was treated as a random effect, with all covariates (age, sex, vaccination status, initial COVID-19 symptoms, level of severity of symptoms, time duration for which the symptoms lasted, post- recovery symptoms persisting more than 6 months, status of booster dose and safety precautions whether taken or not) treated as fixed effects. A total of 2600 individuals from various parts of India i.e. Delhi, Ghaziabad, Faridabad, Dehradun, Bangalore, Rajasthan, Tamil Nadu and Kerala were interviewed during the study. 602 positive cases were found with 255 individuals with mild symptoms, 273 severe symptoms, 72 critical cases and 2 special cases. Results highlights the influence of COVID-19 on longer run, symptoms may resolve over time however, the influence of health on daily activities, work, and social activities may not. Through this communication we also highlights the fact that though COVID-19 has slowed down its infection rates but still precautions needs to be taken and various social programs should be organized to encourage people for booster dose
Length–Weight Relationships of Indigenous Fish Species Salmostoma boopis from Bhima River, India
Authors: Vinod Kakade
Published: November 2022

Salmostoma boopis is small indigenous fish native to Indian fresh water. It is found abundantly in the catch of fishermen from Bhima river of Maharashtra throughout the year. The present study included length-weight relationships of Salmostoma boopis from Bhima river at Hatwalan site. 131 specimens were sampled during the period of April 2021 to March 2022 for analysis of their length–weight relationships (LWRs). The intercept (‘a’ value) was found to be 0.009, whereas the slope (‘b’ value) was 2.84. The LWRs analysis of the species revealed that S. boopis has b value less than 3 indicating negative allometry, while these values are in expected range (2.5 to 3.5). The R2 value in the present study was found to be greater than 0.80 for the species, which indicated the proper fitness of the model for growth and good health status.
Effect of Aquarium Water and Kitchen Waste Water on the Germination and Growth of Brinjal, Chilli, Balsam and Greens
Authors: Begum A. Samiha , Zehra Amtuz
Published: November 2022

This study was undertaken to analyze a comparative study for the growth of diverse ornamental and vegetative plants such as Brinjal (Solanum melongena), Chilli (Capsicum annum), Balsam (Impatiens balsamina) and Greens (Amaranthus). Based on the utilization of different water alternatives, such as aquarium water and kitchen wastewater, this study ensures to procure an appropriate alternative to tap water that provides plants with healthy growth under adverse conditions of water scarcity. Water is a basic component of plant growth, under harsh conditions of replacing sparkling or fresh water for growing plants, which type of water alternative helps provide the best growth? We examined this study based on the plant growth observation, with a setup each of 3 sets, one set for the control; the other two were assessed for kitchen wastewater and aquarium water accordingly. The period of this examination was for about 40 days. Under the provision of nutrient supplements and a deliberate water quantity of 500 ml, our study was carried out. The growth ratio was observed by the germination rate, leaves count, and the height of the plants.
Effects of supplementation of inorganic trace elements with organic trace elements chelated with hydroxy methionine on laying performance, egg quality, blood micronutrients, antioxidant capacity and immune function of laying ducks
Authors: Zhang Yawei , Liu Yang , Li Chuang , Huang Xuan , Zhang Xu , Deng Ping , Chen Juan , Wu Shujun , Wang Huiyun , Jiang Guitao , Dai Qiuzhong
Published: November 2022

Introduction

This study aimed to investigate the effects of organic trace elements chelated with hydroxy methionine (OTE-HM) in diets, which substituted inorganic trace elements, on laying performance, egg quality, blood microelement content, antioxidant capacity and immune function of laying ducks.

Methods

A total of 300 healthy laying ducks at age of 30 wk were randomly divided into 5 treatments and 10 ducks per replicate. The treatments included a control group (CON) which was served with basal diet supplemented with 20 mg/kg Cu, 50 mg/kg Fe, 70 mg/kg Mn, and 70 mg/kg Zn in inorganic form, and 4 OTE-HM treated groups (OTE-HM25, OTE-HM50, OTE-HM75, OTE-HM100) which were served with basal diets supplemented with OTE-HM providing trace elements (combination of Cu, Fe, Mn, Zn) at 25%, 50%, 75% and 100% of the commercial levels, respectively.

Results

Results showed that substitution of inorganic trace elements with OTE-HM did not affect egg production, qualified egg rate, average egg weight, average daily egg mass, average daily feed intake, or feed per kg egg of laying ducks (P > 0.05). Dietary with OTE-HM did not influence eggshell strength, eggshell thickness, egg shape index, eggshell ratio, yolk ratio, albumen ratio, albumen height, and Haugh unit of the sampled eggs of ducks (P > 0.05), but increased the yolk color, compared with dietary with inorganic trace elements (P< 0.01). Moreover, the blood content of Cu of the laying ducks was significantly increased by OTE-HM compared with that in CON (P< 0.001), but the other elements in laying duck blood were not different among treatments (P > 0.05). OTE-HM (75% and 100%) significantly increased serum activities of glutathione peroxidase and Cu-Zn superoxide dismutase, and decreased serum content of malonaldehyde of laying ducks compared with those in CON (P< 0.05). OTE-HM (50%, 75%, and 100%) significantly increased the serum contents of immunoglobulin G and immunoglobulin A of laying ducks compared with those in CON (P< 0.05).

Discussion

Collectively, replacing inorganic trace elements with 50% and 75% OTE-HM in diets did not influence the laying performance or egg quality, but improved trace element efficacy, antioxidant capacity and immune function of the laying ducks.
Transcriptome analysis reveals potential marker genes for diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease and vascular dementia
Authors: Wang Li , Yu Chunjiang , Tao Ye , Yang Xiumei , Jiang Qiao , Yu Haiyu , Zhang Jiejun
Published: November 2022

Alzheimer’s disease (AD) and vascular dementia (VD) are the two most common forms of dementia, share similar symptoms, and are sometimes difficult to distinguish. To investigate the potential mechanisms by which they differ, we identified differentially expressed genes in blood and brain samples from patients with these diseases, and performed weighted gene co-expression network analysis and other bioinformatics analyses. Weighted gene co-expression network analysis resulted in mining of different modules based on differences in gene expression between these two diseases. Enrichment analysis and generation of a protein-protein interaction network were used to identify core pathways for each disease. Modules were significantly involved in cAMP and AMPK signaling pathway, which may be regulated cell death in AD and VD. Genes of cAMP and neurotrophin signaling pathways, including ATP1A3, PP2A, NCEH1, ITPR1, CAMKK2, and HDAC1, were identified as key markers. Using the least absolute shrinkage and selection operator method, a diagnostic model for AD and VD was generated and verified through analysis of gene expression in blood of patients. Furthermore, single sample gene set enrichment analysis was used to characterize immune cell infiltration into brain tissue. That results showed that infiltration of DCs and pDCs cells was increased, and infiltration of B cells and TFH cells was decreased in the brain tissues of patients with AD and VD. In summary, classification based on target genes showed good diagnostic efficiency, and filled the gap in the diagnostic field or optimizes the existing diagnostic model, which could be used to distinguish between AD and VD.
Understanding the potential release of microplastics from coatings used on commercial ships
Authors: Tamburri Mario N. , Soon Zhi Yang , Scianni Christopher , Øpstad Christer L. , Oxtoby Neil S. , Doran Simon , Drake Lisa A.
Published: November 2022

Microplastic pollution in the ocean is a critical, global environmental concern. Although believed to be a comparatively small contributor, the paints applied to commercial ships have been identified as a source of microplastics because polymers are used as binding agents in all anticorrosive and antifouling marine coatings. Furthermore, the release of microplastics from coatings may be amplified by in-water cleaning operations to remove biofouling. A comprehensive, detailed assessment and review of the array of commercial ships’ coatings, specifically characteristics, behavior, and fate over time, has not been conducted in the context of ocean microplastic pollution. This Policy Brief identifies gaps and proposes actions to better understand the fate of released particles with the goal to inform appropriate and effective solutions.