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Crimes in the Field of Shared-Equity Construction of Housing and Other Real Estate Objects: Problems of Legislation and Law Enforcement Practice
Authors: Vardanyan Akop
Published: March 2022

The author draws attention to the high adaptability of crimes in the sphere of shared-equity construction of housing and other real estate to the modernizing legislation aimed at protecting the rights and lawful interests of bona fide participants of these legal relations. Having such features, typical of economic criminals, as overall and legal literacy, professional competence, good interpersonal skills, connections in state and municipal agencies, psychological adaptability, etc., the offenders in the sphere of shared-equity construction continue to use the modes and methods of criminal activities that can be generally described as attempts to find a formal way to bypass legal requirements, whether the adopted and enforced Federal Law «On Participation in Shared-equity Construction of Apartment Buildings and Other Real Estate and on Amendments to Some Legislative Acts of the Russian Federation» of December 30, 2004 № 214-ФЗ or such considerable amendments to it (effective from July 1, 2019) as obligatory use of escrow accounts by the developer, which prevents the developer from using the monetary funds of the equity holder before fulfilling the obligation to complete the construction of the apartment building and to put it into use. Moreover, in spite of some effective measures undertaken by the state, the number of problematic objects and deceived equity holders continues to grow, and the official statistics do not fully reflect the actual situation and scope of the problem because a considerable share of contracts that are, in fact, shared-equity construction, is still concluded in the unofficially accepted form of an agreement of equity participation in construction, which is substituted by various surrogates of civil obligations (investment agreement, etc.). The objects of shared equity in apartment buildings under construction, the permit for which was obtained after July 1, 2019, are often sold through front persons or organizations controlled by the developer (and appearing as equity holders in sham agreements on equity participation in construction) through a claim reassignment agreement, which does not reflect the actual side of such legal relations. The author presents his recommendations for more thorough research of the subjective side of the actions under consideration, which will make it possible to prove the fake nature of such agreements and to identify the latent socially relevant connections between persons involved in such legal relations, right down to the corruption links with specially authorized officials in state and municipal bodies.
The Structure of General Physical Fitness of Girls – Future Officers During Training at the Military Academy
Authors: Sliusarchuk Victor , Iedynak Gennadii , Blavt Oksana , Chaplinskyі Rostyslav , Galamanzhuk Lesia , Stasyuk Vadim , Klius Olena
Published: March 2022

The study objective consist in studied the structure, which marked the change in the general physical fitness of the same girls throughout the period of their studies at the military academy. Materials and Methods. The study involved 108 girls, their age at the beginning of the study was 17-18 years. Taking into account the recommendations of experts, a battery of tests was used to assess the development of basic motor skills. Testing took place at the beginning of each new school year. Results. Received evidence of this. During the training at the military academy, the general physical fitness of girls changes every year, which has its own structure with features that depend on the year of study. The first such structure is determined by static strength endurance, flexibility, speed qualities, and muscular force, during the second year of study – static strength endurance, aerobic endurance, and coordination in cyclic locomotions, during the third – flexibility, explosive force, and aerobic endurance, during the fourth – muscle strength, speed, and aerobic endurance. Conclusions. Establishing the structure of physical fitness of girls – future officers during each year of study at the military academy is an important task. To improve the general physical fitness of girls – future officers, it is advisable to design the content of the program, taking into account the results. The program should focus on the development of motor skills that form a certain structure of change in the general physical fitness of girls in a given year of study.
Does the Athletes’ Leg Muscle Power Increase After the Tabata Aquatic Program?
Authors: Gani Ruslan Abdul , Achmad Irfan Zinat , Julianti Rekha Ratri , Setiawan Edi , Németh Zsolt , Muzakki Abdurrohman , Yanti Novi , Habibie Habibie
Published: March 2022

The study purpose. This study aims to evaluate the effect of the Tabata aquatic training method program in increasing the muscle power of beginner level athletes.
Materials and methods. The researcher used a mixed method in this study. There were twenty swimming athletes (n = 20, age: 14.40 ± 1.18 years, height: 169.20 ± 3.18 cm, weight: 62.20 ± 2.26 kg) who agreed to participate in this study and were divided into two groups. The treatment group (n = 10) received the Tabata aquatic program and the control group (n = 10) swam every day without participating in any physical activity. The Tabata aquatic program was carried out for 9 weeks with a frequency of 3 times a week. After implementing the Tabata aquatic program, 10 athletes were interviewed. This study applied a quantitative research instrument, including squat jumps, and a qualitative research instrument, including individual in-depth interviews lasting for 30 minutes each. Analysis of quantitative data using IBM SPSS version 25.0 and qualitative data using thematic analysis was applied.
Results. Quantitative study results showed that there was a significant increase in the squat jumps test (leg muscle power) in the treatment group and vice versa, there was no increase in the control group. However, in qualitative research results, most participants mentioned that the Tabata aquatic program is a fun training method and has a positive effect. 
Conclusions. After carrying out the Tabata aquatic program for 9 weeks, we confirmed that this training method has a great impact on improving athletes’ leg muscle power in swimming.
Improvement of HOTS Method in Basketball Game Through TGFU Learning
Authors: Nopembri Soni , Rismayanthi Cerika , Putro Kukuh Hardopo , Kristiyanto Agus , Margono Agus , Karakauki Manil , Pratama Kukuh Wahyudin
Published: March 2022

The study's purpose was to improve students’ Higher Order Thinking Skills (HOTS) through learning using the Teaching Game For Understanding (TGfU) as a medium. This study uses purposive sampling with the provision of classes that have a low average value of physical education. 

Materials and methods. This research is classroom action research (CAR). The sample used in this study consisted of one class totaling 32 students. 

Results. The results of the study were that in the first cycle there were two assessments carried out, namely when playing the first game and the second game. In the first game students got a pretty good score, namely for the average SEI (Skill Execution Index) value of 0.72 from the highest score of 1 with a percentage of 72%, In the second cycle, the treatment given to students was still the same as the treatment in 1st cycle. In the second cycle, this time in the 1st game the average SEI value increased to 0.79 with a percentage of 79% then DMI increased to 0.81 with a percentage of 81% and the SI value increased to 0.81 with a presentation of 81%. 

Conclusions. The learning process using TGfU can improve students’ HOTS skills. Learning TGfU with attacking and defending games, can improve decision making, execution skills, and player support which can be seen from each indicator that is determined to have increased from each cycle carried out by students. Hopefully, this research can be a support for Physical Education to grow more advanced.
How Are Pedagogical Practices Associated with Cheating among Students of Russian Universities
Authors: Sagitov Egor , Shmeleva Evgeniia
Published: March 2022

Student academic dishonesty is one of the most serious problems of higher education in Russia and all over the world. This problem became especially severe and widespread during a mass forced transfer to distant education followed by the Covid-19 pandemic. In this regard, it is highly demanded to find affordable measures to combat academic dishonesty, some of which can be implemented at the level of the organization of the learning process. The purpose of this study was to assess and analyze the relationship between the prevalence of passive and active pedagogical practices and academic cheating among students. Based on pieces of evidence, we hypothesized that students are more likely to cheat in conditions where their classes are organized mostly around passive educational practices such as writing down or retelling the course material. The empirical basis of this study is data gathered within the project “Monitoring of education markets and organizations” in spring 2020. Students of full-time bachelor and specialist programs of Russian higher educational institutions were surveyed. The sample includes 17 316 students from 291 Russian universities. Data analysis was carried out using a series of binary multilevel logistic regressions with the sequential addition of groups of individual and group level variables. This study was the first to show the relationship between different pedagogical practices and the risk of student cheating. The main result of this study can be considered a confirmed positive relationship between the prevalence of rewriting and retelling of the course materials during seminars (passive pedagogical practices) and student cheating. The second hypothesis about the relationship between active pedagogical practices and cheating received partial confirmation. The results of this study may be used as a base for recommendations for instructors and administrators of universities to enforce student academic integrity and reduce the prevalence of cheating among them.
Teachers’ Agency in Shaping the Educational Success of Schoolchildren: Roles and Beliefs
Authors: Gasinets Mikhail , Kapuza Anastasia , Dobryakova Maria
Published: March 2022

All over the world, educational and, particularly, curriculum reforms face different issues, including communication with teachers. To implement reforms successfully, politicians should consider the teacher agency since teachers deliver all the innovations to schools. Agency is an autonomous activity to change routine practices. The high level of agency is related to teacher’s belief in the possibility to influence the results of the work. This study focuses on the teachers’ perceptions about the role of school, family and students themselves in academic success. A mixed methods strategy was used to analyze the results of a Russian national survey of over 4,000 teachers and 12 focus groups. Results showed that over half of teachers believed that their work and other school factors do not affect the students’ academic success. The most crucial factors of success, according to teachers, were students’ diligence and motivation, as well as family contribution. Many teachers believed that the academic success factors are beyond their control, the school is just an instrument to unleash the students’ potential. Thus, many teachers had attitudes that do not encourage a high level of agency that define teacher practices transformation during curriculum reforms implementation.
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Solanum pimpinellifolium seed propagation protocol v1
Authors: Sussman Hayley , M Julkowska Magdalena
Published: March 2022

This protocol describes S. pimpinellifolium propagation from seed to seed. It describes seed germination, plant care and growth. It also covers pollination, fruit harvesting, seed cleaning and seed storage.
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PERAN ORANG TUA MENGENALKAN KONSEP BILANGAN PADA PELAKSANAAN BELAJAR DARI RUMAH (BDR)
Authors: Pratiwi Citra , Zulminiati Zulminiati
Published: March 2022

Dampak Pandemi Covid-19 memiliki pengaruh terhadap seluruh dunia pendidikan termasuk Taman Kanak-kanak. Pembelajaran dilaksanakan dari rumah dengan didampingi orang tua masing – masing . Oleh sebab itu, Orang tua merupakan pendidik yang sangat berpengaruh dalam terciptanya pembelajaran dari rumah secara efektif. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk melihat peran orang tua dalam mengenalkan bilangan kepada anak pada saat pelaksanaan belajar dari rumah di Kecamatan Lengayang. Penelitian ini merupakan penelitian kuantitatif deskriptif dengan metode survei dan angket sebagai alat dalam pengumpul data. Responden dalam penelitian ini sebanyak 48 ibu dari tujuh Taman Kanak-kanak yang ada di Kecamatan Lengayang. Data yang diperoleh kemudian dianalisis untuk mendapatkan nilai rata-rata. Hasil analisis menunjukkan bahwa peran orang tua berada pada katergori berperan baik yaitu 64,54%. Berdasarkan hasil penelitian bahwa orang tua melaksanakan perannya dengan baik dalam mengenalkan konsep bilangan pada pelaksanaan belajar dari rumah.Peranan orang tua yang optimal akan menjadikan pembelajaran di rumah menjadi lebih baik.
Writing Retreats Responding to the Needs of Doctoral Candidates Through Engagement with Academic Writing
Authors: Tremblay-Wragg Émilie , Vincent Cynthia , Mathieu-C. Sara , Lison Christelle , Ponsin Annabelle , Déri Catherine
Published: March 2022

During dissertation writing, PhD candidates face challenges engaging with academic writing, among other things, which leads to their participation in writing retreats with their peers. Developing a better understanding of PhD candidates’ needs to optimize engagement with writing is important for improving the overall doctoral experience and reduce attrition. We then conducted a qualitative longitudinal experimental study with PhD candidates from Canadian universities: 15 respondents who participated in a writing retreat and 15 respondents who never participated in such event. Based on our findings, this article presents a complementary perspective to the theoretical model of engagement with writing by Murray (2015). Thereon, we expand on the intersectionality of components (cognitive, physical, social) to illustrate the influence of structured writing activities. These intersections highlight the benefits of writing retreats to answer the needs of PhD candidates to engage with writing: planning dedicated writing periods, implementing effective work methods in environments enabling concentration, and engaging with collective writing activities. By way of supplementing the most recent literature on the subject, we suggest that the participation in structured writing retreats serves as a pedagogical benchmark for graduate programs to offer students comparable conditions in support of their writing requirements to enhance academic success.
Programming of STM32F10x Microcontrollers Using the Built-in USART Bootloader
Authors:   Novosibirsk State Technical University, Novosibirsk, 630073, Russian Federation, Bliznyuk A. E. , Zhmud V. A. ,   Novosibirsk Institute of Program Systems for Science JSC "Novosibirsk Institute of Program Systems" (NIPS), Novosibirsk, Russian Federation,   Institute of Laser Physics SB RAS, Novosibirsk, Russian Federation, Trubin M. V. ,   Novosibirsk State Technical University, Novosibirsk, 630073, Russian Federation, Trubin V. G. ,   Novosibirsk State Technical University, Novosibirsk, 630073, Russian Federation,   KB Avtomatika LLC
Published: March 2022

This paper is devoted to the description of the method of programming STM32F10x microcontrollers using the built-in bootloader via the USART serial interface, using the Flash Loader Demonstrator program from ST Microelec­tronics. To automate the programming process, the process of creating a batch file is described. Quite popular is the method of programming the microcontroller through the SWD interface using the ST-Link hardware programmer. However, due to the current shortage of microcircuits, the cost of electronic components has risen markedly, making this method of programming more expensive. Thus, at this point in time, the method of programming microcontrollers using the built-in bootloader via USART using the USB to RS-232 TTL converter is quite in demand. The article may be of interest to students and engineers.
An Algorithm for Correction of Statistical Estimations Taking into Account the Effect of Multiple Comparisons based on Test Results Grouping
Authors:   V. A. Trapeznikov Institute of Control Sciences, Russian Academy of Sciences, Moscow, 117997, Russian Federation, Turovsky Ya. A. ,   oronezh State University, Voronezh, 394018, Russian Federation, Borzunov S. V. ,   Voronezh State University, Voronezh, 394018, Russian Federation, Vahtin A. A. ,   Voronezh State University, Voronezh, 394018, Russian Federation
Published: March 2022

Repeated application of statistical comparison criteria leads to a significant increase of the probability of erroneous identification of differences in cases where they are statistically insignificant. An algorithm is proposed for assessing the significance of differences in the problem of managing the design of a biomedical study, taking into account variations in the values of a pairwise statistical criterion. An example of using the algorithm for oculographic data is given.
Dynein-driven forces transport and configure microtubules and neurofilaments during axonal growth and retraction
Authors:   , He Yan , Baas Peter W
Published: March 2022

The morphological differentiation of developing neurons, from symmetric to highly polarized cellular design, depends on elaboration of the neuronal cytoskeleton, which consists of microtubules, actin filaments and neurofilaments. Microtubules provide architectural support and serve as tracks along which molecular motors transport various cellular cargos. In spite of their fundamental importance, the mechanisms that underlie the establishment of neuronal microtubule array are largely unknown. Highly controlled dynamic behavior of microtubules has long been recognized as an important regulatory mechanism. However, growing evidence has suggested that molecular motor proteins also contribute to the establishment and rearrangement of the microtubule array. My dissertation explores roles that motor proteins play in the differentiation of the neuronal cytoskeleton during axonal growth and retraction. There are two specific aims. (1) Investigate the role of cytoplasmic dynein-driven forces in transporting and configuring microtubules and neurofilaments during axonal growth. (2) Determine the nature of microtubule alteration, depolymerization versus dynein-driven reconfiguration, underlying physiological axonal retraction. For aim 1, we inhibited cytoplasmic dynein in cultured rat sympathetic neurons by two distinct strategies, dynamitin overexpression and dynein heavy chain RNAi. We performed live cell microtubule and neurofilament transport assays to investigate roles of dynein in transporting these polymers. We found that cytoplasmic dynein powers the anterograde microtubule transport and the retrograde neurofilament transport in axons. We also showed that together with dynamic regulations of microtubules, cytoplasmic dynein plays crucial roles in configuring the axonal microtubule array. For aim 2, cultured chicken DRG neurons were exposed to nitric oxide to elicit axonal retraction. The status of the microtubule array in retracted axons was studied by immunocytochemistry. We found that there is no detectable loss of microtubule polymer levels in retracting axons, but the microtubules retreat backward and reconfigured into a twisted array to accommodate the shortening of the axon. Our results support a microtubule "reconfiguration" model during physiological axonal retraction. In summary, my dissertation provides direct evidence for the essential role of dynein-driven forces in transporting and configuring the neuronal cytoskeleton during axonal growth and retraction.
Sphingolipids Modulate Echinocandin Susceptibility in Opportunistic Fungi
Authors:   , Healey Kelley R. , Katiyar Santosh Kumar
Published: March 2022

Fungal infections caused by Candida yeast and Aspergillus molds have significantly increased over the past 30 years as immunocompromised populations expanded and hospitalization rates increased. Candida species, specifically C. glabrata, are becoming refractory to the widely-used azole antifungals. New echinocandin antifungals, including caspofungin and micafungin, are now approved for therapy of invasive candidiasis. Resistance (MICs >0.5[mu]g/ml) to these lipopeptide inhibitors of cell wall synthesis is rare and characterized by echinocandin cross-resistance and mutations in integral membrane proteins Fks1/Fks2. In search of alternate mechanisms of reduced susceptibility, we discovered a differential, echinocandin phenotype in C. glabrata following selection on low-level (0.2.0.3[mu]g/ml) caspofungin. Mutants exhibited 4- to 32-fold reduced susceptibility to caspofungin (CRS) and surprisingly, 4- to 32-fold increased susceptibility to micafungin (MIS). Sequencing and gene deletion studies demonstrated 'CRS-MIS' was Fks-independent. Saccharomyces cerevisiae was used as a genetic model which revealed CRS was conferred by multiple mutations (fen1[delta], sur4[delta], cka2[delta], tsc10-ts) disrupting sphingolipid biosynthesis. Disruption of homologous genes in C. glabrata resulted in CRS-MIS. Sphingolipid analysis of both laboratory-generated mutants and clinical isolates demonstrated increased levels of long-chain bases (LCBs). Consistent with the lipid data, fen1, sur4, ifa38, and sur2 mutations were identified. Furthermore, exogenous LCBs conferred CRS-MIS on wild-type species of Candida and Aspergillus. C. albicans tsc13 mutants that underwent a loss-of-heterozygosity and an A. nidulans sur2 mutant all contained elevated LCBs and displayed CRS-MIS. The phenotype of a C. albicans mutant was established in vivo using the wax moth larvae model, Galleria mellonella. We also analyzed the connection between Cka2 protein kinase and the sphingolipid pathway. Previous studies implicated Cka2-mediated ceramide synthase regulation, and subsequent ceramide synthase deletion (lag1[delta]lac1[delta] ) also yielded CRS-MIS. Mutation of three, putative Cka2 phosphorylation sites (Lag1:S400A/S402A/S404A) retained CRS-MIS in a reconstituted lag1[delta]lac1[delta] strain, while mutation to phosphorylation-mimicking residues (Lag1:S400D/S402D/S404D) reverted CRS-MIS in cka2[delta] , implying direct phosphorylation. In our model, elevated LCBs within the plasma membrane weaken interactions between caspofungin and Fks but strengthen interactions with micafungin. This thesis highlights the importance of the lipid environment in echinocandin effectiveness and suggests therapy can be enhanced through multi-echinocandin use or with sphingolipid pathway inhibitors/LCBs plus micafungin.
Consumer memory for ads of familiar versus unfamiliar brands
Authors:   , Hingorani Anurag G. , Anderson Rolph Ely
Published: March 2022

Consumers' memory for an advertised brand is of great concern to advertisers. Recent research has shown that one way for advertisers to enhance consumer memory is to show different or varied ads for the same brand, from one ad exposure to the next, instead of repeating the same or identical ad. Cola giants, Coke and Pepsi, have done just that. However, the Coke ads (of the "Always Coca-Cola" campaign) are entirely different whereas the Pepsi ads (of the Diet Pepsi " ... uh-huh" campaign) are different yet essentially similar from one ad exposure to the next. Hence, the question that can be raised is: Which ad variation strategy is better?; is it more effective to develop and show ads that are completely different (e.g., Coke ads) or, are partially different ads (e.g., Diet Pepsi ads) more useful in enhancing memory and forestalling wearout? Also, because the emphasis of prior research has been on the effects of ad variation for unfamiliar brands even though, in practice, ads have been typically varied for familiar brands, another question that can be raised is: How useful is it to vary ads to different extents for familiar versus unfamiliar brands? This research provides answers to these questions. A lab experiment was conducted using a 2 (brand familiarity: familiar vs. unfamiliar brands) x 3 (ad variation: same vs. partially varied vs. completely varied ads) between-subjects factorial design, a fixed number of ad exposures, two different products, and brand name and ad claim recall as measures of memory. The findings of this study suggest that partially varied ads might be as useful as completely varied ads in enhancing memory for brand names and that familiar brands might be more likely than unfamiliar brands to benefit from ad variation if the goal is to enhance memory for the brand. Theoretical and practical implications are discussed.
Rozwój idei otwartej nauki na przykładzie ośrodków uniwersyteckich w Polsce
Authors: Poślada Urszula
Published: March 2022

Streszczenie: Artykuł dotyczy rozwoju otwartych zasobów naukowych w Polsce w kontekście inicjatyw Unii Europejskiej w zakresie otwartego dostępu do publikacji naukowych i danych badawczych. W części pierwszej tekstu omówiono znaczenie terminu „repozytorium” oraz przedstawiono kryteria przyjętej typologii repozytoriów i modele funkcjonowania. Sporządzono wykaz repozytoriów działających w 20 uniwersytetach w Polsce i dokonano analizy ich zawartości. Na podstawie zgromadzonych danych oraz wykorzystanego w artykule piśmiennictwa podjęto próbę oceny realizacji polityki otwartości w nauce na polskich uczelniach.
Tendencias emergentes en la literatura sobre el compromiso del cliente: un análisis bibliométrico
Authors: Duque Pedro , Duque Oliva Edison Jair
Published: March 2022

El compromiso del cliente es uno de los temas que más despierta el interés de los profesionales y académicos del marketing en la actualidad. Por tanto, este artículo pretende contribuir al conocimiento general sobre este tema al realizar un mapeo de la investigación científica de esta área de conocimiento. Para ello, se realizó un análisis bibliométrico y de redes, utilizando como fuente los registros en las bases de datos Scopus y Web of Science. Las principales conclusiones muestran que, a pesar de ser una temática reciente, el estudio sobre el compromiso del cliente ha prosperado de forma importante. También, se identificaron cuatro principales líneas o corrientes de trabajo en las que se concentra el interés de los investigadores en este tema. Por último, se presentan las contribuciones, limitaciones y la agenda para futuros estudios.
Remote Teaching and Assessment of Professional Science Laboratory Skills
Authors:   New Zealand Laboratory Education (Real World Education Ltd), Palmerston North, New Zealand, Jeffries Sashi , Demchick Wiremu S. , Bereza Magdalena , Demchick Paul H.
Published: March 2022

An approach and system for remote teaching and assessment of a range of science laboratory skills including use of pipettes, micropipettes, dispensing solids by mass and aseptic manipulations is described. This approach assures that students have a range of job-ready practical skills before undertaking a training placement in a commercial laboratory. The system allows two-way audio and video between the student and the educator, allows the educator to remotely know the reading on a digital laboratory balance and allows student and educator to view each other’s inputs in real time on a mock Laboratory Information Management System (simulating those used in professional laboratories).
The Attitudes of MTUN Students towards m-Learning Usage during COVID-19 Pandemic
Authors:   Faculty of Technical and Vocational Education, Universiti Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia, Malaysia, Rohanai Reyanhealme , Ahmad Muhammad Fazrulhelmi , Rameli Mohd Rustam Mohd , Hassan Wan Azrul Shafuan Wan , Mutalib Norathirah Nabila Abd
Published: March 2022

Open and Distance Learning (ODL) is an online Teaching and Learning (T&L) method that has been implemented to all educational institutions in Malaysia to curb the spread of COVID-19 pandemic. The purpose of this study is to identify the attitude level of Malaysian Technical University Network (MTUN) students towards the Mobile Learning (M-learning) usage in ODL methods during the COVID-19 pandemic situation. The total number of respondents involved was 481 engineering students from four MTUN institutions. The study design used is quantitative which uses a questionnaire as a research instrument. The questionnaire used measures three elements of students' attitudes in the aspect of affective, behavior and cognitive towards M-learning implementation. Results were analyzed using descriptive statistics involving the use of mean and standard deviation while inferential statistics involved One-way ANOVA analysis. Result shows that attitudes level of MTUN students towards M-learning was at moderate level for two (2) aspects of affective and cognitive while the behavior aspect was rated at high level. Meanwhile, the result of one-way ANOVA showed no significant difference between the attitudes of student towards ODL across year of studies. Therefore, it can be concluded that the students of MTUN institutions had positive attitudes towards the implementation of M-learning with year of study in the university does not have influence on student’s attitude towards M-learning environment. It is advisable that the use of M-learning in the future needs to be enriched with the features of 21st century learning as to enhance students learning experiences.
Value Trace Problems for Code Reading Study of JavaScript Programming
Authors:   the Electrical and Communication Engineering Department, Okayama University, Okayama, Japan, Mon Khin Thet , Wai Khaing Hsu , Funabiki Nobuo , Kyaw Htoo Htoo Sandi
Published: March 2022

JavaScript programming takes critical roles in developing web application systems. Unfortunately, JavaScript programming is not fully educated in most universities, although its study may not be easy for students since the code is usually made by special composing styles. To assist self-study of JavaScript programming, currently, we are developing JavaScript programming learning assistant system (JSPLAS) by extending our JPLAS works for Java programming. In JPLAS, the value trace problem (VTP) is offered for code reading study by novice students. A VTP instance consists of a source code and a set of questions, where each question asks the actual value of an important variable or an output message in the source code. The correctness of any answer is marked through string matching with the correct one. In this paper, we study the VTP for code reading study of JavaScript programming. We generate 57 instances using source codes on basic grammar concepts and confirm the effectiveness through applications to 45 university students in Myanmar and Japan.
A rare case of primary infertility with bilateral agenesis of medial part of fimbrial end with hypoplasia of fimbria and absence of fimbria ovarica with septate uterus with bilateral normal ovaries
Authors: Tandulwadkar Sunita , Mishra Sneha , Gupta Shruti , Singh Akhileshwar , Singhania Samta
Published: March 2022

Patients with infertility frequently present with associated congenital genital anomalies affecting around 5-6% of patients. Most of these patients have anomalies associated with uterus, cervix and vagina which have been extensively studied through time. The exact association of abnormalities of fallopian tube to infertility is still unknown due to the limited data available. The true incidence of congenital fallopian tube anomalies is unknown because abnormalities may be subtle and are often overlooked or thought to be due to acquired or iatrogenic causes. While reviewing the literature, we observed that partial or complete agenesis of the fallopian tube is rarely reported. They are usually incidental diagnosis on laparoscopy done for some other purposes. Due to rarity of such cases, their effect on fertility and its management is still a challenge. Here, we present a case report of septate uterus with bilateral fimbrial agenesis and normal ovaries in a patient of primary infertility.
Real-world experience of metformin 1000 mg/day in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus and comorbidities from Myanmar
Authors: Yarzar Soe , Aung Myo Lin , Soe Thet Kyaw , Win Aung Ko Ko , Thar Thuzar Lwan , Revankar Santosh , Sharmaa Tripti
Published: March 2022

Background: The study was conducted to assess the efficacy and safety of 1000 (mg/day) metformin in patients with type 2 diabetes (T2DM) with comorbidities and special reference to elderly people in Myanmar.Methods: This was a retrospective, post surveillance study conducted in patients diagnosed with T2DM receiving treatment of metformin (1000 mg/day). Baseline characteristics, comorbidities, random blood sugar level (RBS) and RBS changes pre- and post-therapy were retrieved from patient’s medical records. A paired sample t-test was used for comparing the pre- and post-treatment RBS levels.Results: A total of 303 patients with T2DM were included. A total of 88, 115 and 100 patients belonged to age groups ≤50, >50-≤60 and >61 years, respectively. Duration of T2DM was significantly higher in elderly patients (>61 years) compared to ≤50 and >50-≤60 age group. Hypertension was the most common comorbid condition observed in all age groups followed by cardiovascular disease. However, both hypertension and cardiovascular disease were significantly higher among elderly patients (>61 years) compared to ≤50 and >50-≤60 age group (p<0.001). The mean RBS was significantly reduced at 3 months with metformin treatment in all age groups. However, mean change from baseline was comparatively higher in elderly patients with diabetes (≤50 years, 94.6 mg/dL; >50-≤60 years, 86.2 mg/dL and >61 years, 97.2 mg/dL). Metformin was well tolerated with minimal gastrointestinal adverse events (n=27).Conclusions: In this post marketing surveillance study, metformin (1000 mg/day) was found to be effective in reducing RBS in T2DM patients with comorbidities especially older adults and well tolerated with no risk of hypoglycemia.
Unusual glass foreign body in the urinary bladder: a COVID-19 lockdown effect
Authors: Sharma Satyadeo , Biswal Deepak K. , Sharma Amit R. , Gupta Arvind K.
Published: March 2022

A variety of foreign bodies/objects have been recovered from the urinary bladder and urethra. However, trauma may also be a cause of delayed intravesical foreign body presentation. Delayed presentation with minimal bothersome symptoms and with no other associated organ injury is very unusual. As per available literature on urinary bladder FBs, this is the rare case in which isolated glass foreign body was recovered from urinary bladder. A 38-year-old male presented with complaints of pain in the lower abdomen after passing urine and occasional terminal haematuria after straining on stools, for 5-6 months. Patient gave history that he had a fall over glass table while dusting a ceiling fan 6 months ago. He had glass piece injury to left buttock. Due to COVID-19 lockdown he was unable to contact nearby health facility, so, he self-removed a glass piece from buttock wound. Patient was planned for cystoscopy with exploration and removal of foreign body under spinal anaesthesia. Detailed history and examination are of paramount importance in intravesical foreign body cases. Cross-sectional imaging should be done to rule out associated adjacent organ injury and retained foreign body parts. Sharp glass foreign body in urinary bladder should be removed via cystotomy in order to avoid mucosal injury by sharp edges.
Effectiveness of paracervical block for pain relief in women undergoing hysterosalpingography in Bayelsa State, South-South Nigeria: a randomized control trial
Authors: Kiridi Enefia Kelvin , Oriji Peter Chibuzor , Ugwoegbu Johnpatrick Uchenna , Abasi Isaac Joel
Published: March 2022

Background: One of the major short comings of hysterosalpingography is discomfort and/or pain for the patient during or after the investigative modality; and this is a major cause of anxiety for many patients. Objectives were to compare the effectiveness of paracervical block with 2% lignocaine and placebo in pain reduction when undergoing hysterosalpingography.

Methods: This randomised control trial was conducted at the radiology departments and infertility clinics of the Federal Medical Centre, Yenagoa and Niger Delta University Teaching Hospital, Okolobiri, both in Bayelsa State, Nigeria, from July 2021-February 2022. Three hundred and eighty infertile women undergoing hysterosalpingography were assigned into two groups. Women in group I received paracervical block, while the women in group II received placebo. Data were analysed using statistical product and service solutions for windows® version 25. Results were presented in frequencies and percentages for categorical variables; mean and standard deviation for continuous variables. Student’s t-test was used to compare sample means; and Chi-square for associations.

Results: The mean pain score ± SD for group I was 3.8±2.6, while that in group II was 6.2±2.2. The difference between the means was statistically significant (t=9.77; p=0.001). While 140 (73.7%) women experienced moderate pain in group II, 70 (36.8%) women in Group I experienced moderate pain.

Conclusions: Our study revealed that paracervical block improved the overall pain score of women undergoing hysterosalpingography, although a significant proportion of the women expressed some pain during instillation of contrast media.

 
A five-year review of perinatal and maternal outcomes and their predisposing socio-demographic factors in a tertiary hospital in South-South Nigeria
Authors: Oriji Peter Chibuzor , Briggs Datonye Christopher , Ubom Akaninyene Eseme , Atemie Gordon
Published: March 2022

Background: With a ‘Very High’ maternal mortality ratio (MMR) of 814 per 100,000 live births, Nigeria contributes the largest proportion of 19% to the global burden of maternal mortality. The causes of maternal and perinatal mortality in Nigeria are linked to the three levels of delay in accessing maternal healthcare. The objective of the study was to identify the sociodemographic contributors to adverse maternal and perinatal outcomes and mortalities in the facility and make appropriate recommendations that would improve maternal and perinatal outcomes/mortalities.Methods: This research was a retrospective study. It was conducted between  January, 2016 and  December, 2020. Relevant data was retrieved, entered into a pre-designed proforma, and analysed using Statistical Product and Service Solutions for windows® version 25, SPSS Inc.; Chicago, USA.Results: Age of the women (X2=12.94; p-0.005), marital status (X2=66.86; p-0.001), level of education (X2=8.77; p-0.033) and occupation of participants (X2=26.30; p-0.001) were sociodemographic characteristics that are significantly associated with the outcome of pregnancies in this centre. perinatal mortality was also associated with age of the women (X2=15.52; p-0.001), their marital status (X2=105.48; p-0.001), level of education (X2=223.15; p-0.005) and occupation (X2=229.6; p-0.001).Conclusions: Our study revealed that socio-demographic factors of the patients to a large extent contributes to maternal and perinatal morbidity and mortality, and not just the three delays.
A study on echocardiography findings in severe COVID-19 pneumonia patients
Authors: B. Karthik Adiga , L. Shashi B. , S. Deepa A.
Published: March 2022

Background: Whilst the COVID-19 predominantly affects the respiratory tract, it is also observed to cause a wide range of cardiac complications. Accordingly, the ECHO findings range from specific regional wall motion abnormalities to different degrees of global cardiac dysfunction. Thus, there is a need to better understand the interactions between COVID-19 and the cardiac functions.Methods: In this retrospective observational study, 86 subjects admitted with severe COVID-19 pneumonia were considered. Those with pre-existing heart-diseases were excluded. The ECHO parameters were assessed as right heart or left heart abnormalities; they were correlated with Inflammatory markers.Results: Right heart abnormality was the most common finding (51.1%). 23% had combined right and left heart abnormalities, 4.6% had left heart abnormality, rest 21% had a normal 2D-ECHO findings. 55.8% had evidence of pulmonary hypertension. RV dilatation and dysfunction is associated with a pro-thrombotic, inflammatory state reflected by elevation of CRP and D-dimer levels; however, these ECHO findings did not correlate with increase in marker levels (p=0.227, >0.05).Conclusions: RV dysfunction is more common than LV dysfunction among COVID-19 patients. 2D-ECHO findings may serve as a useful guide in optimization and modification of treatment strategies in critically ill COVID-19 patients, but are not independent predictors of mortality (p=0.09, >0.05).
Surgical removal of impacted tooth that failed to extrude after orthodontic traction in the esthetic zone followed by immediate implant placement along with guided bone regeneration: a case report
Authors: Deepika Kumari , Bhatnagar Atul , Gupta Rekha
Published: March 2022

The prosthodontic management of impacted tooth that failed to extrude after orthodontic traction is a clinical challenge. There are many factors for orthodontic treatment failure like ankylosis and root exposure. Prosthodontic treatment options include surgical removal of failed tooth followed by implant placement either using staged approach or simultaneous approach. In this case report, the tooth that failed to erupt after orthodontic traction and tooth with root resorption in esthetic zone was managed successfully by immediate implant placement. Guided bone regeneration was performed along with implantation to compensate associated bone loss.
Clinicoaudiological evaluation of hearing improvement in patients with sensorineural hearing loss using intratympanic platelet rich plasma versus steroid injection
Authors: Tom Stephy Maria , Sachdeva Kavita , Kabade Mayur V. , Shukla Amrita , Raj Lakshmy V.
Published: March 2022

Background: SNHL is a heterogenous disorder, which can arise due to damage to pathway for sound impulses from the hair cells of inner ear to auditory nerve. This study is to evaluate and compare the effect of intratympanic instillation of PRP in patients having sensorineural hearing loss with steroid therapy.

Methods: A prospective observational study carried out in the department of ENT, NSCB medical college Jabalpur. The cases were selected who presented with sensorineural hearing loss and mixed hearing loss with intact TM. Total of 54 cases were enrolled in the study from 1March, 2020 to 31 August 2021.Preoperative PTA was recorded. 0.5 ml of intratympanic platelet rich plasma and 0.5 ml of steroid dexamethasone administered. Postoperative PTA was done after 15 days of intratympanic injection and results recorded.

Results: In our study the mean age of the participants was 40.4 years. Bilateral and gradual hearing loss were common in the present study. The improvement from baseline to follow up period was higher in PRP group compared to DEXA group. It is statistically significant (p=0.001). The improvement in hearing loss is decreasing with the increase in age. The study revealed that hearing improvement with PRP is better than steroid.

Conclusions: The study concluded that the hearing improvement was more with single injection of PRP than dexamethasone.
La Semana de Música Religiosa de Cuenca (1962-2021): análisis, claves y contexto
Authors: De la Ossa Marco Antonio
Published: March 2022

La Semana de Música Religiosa de Cuenca es uno de los festivales de mayor tradición y prestigio a nivel nacional e internacional. Surgido en 1962 y desarrollado en la mayor parte de ediciones en fechas coincidentes con la Semana Santa, es el cuarto ciclo más antiguo de España. Se ha caracterizado por su especialización musical en torno a la música académica religiosa, el apoyo a la investigación musicológica, el encargo y estreno de nuevas propuestas de este género, la recreación de partituras clave en la historia de la música occidental y por atraer a la ciudad Patrimonio de la Humanidad a solistas, agrupaciones y directores de muy diferentes procedencias. Marco Antonio de la Ossa amplía en este volumen su trabajo previo acerca de la SMR, realizando una aproximación a la música en España en el origen del festival. Después, se acerca a los primeros años de la Semana y a la primera etapa protagonizada por su creador e ideólogo, Antonio Iglesias (1962-1981). La posterior dirección de Pablo López de Osaba (1982-1993) y el cambio de rumbo propiciado por Ismael Martínez Barambio e Ignacio Yepes entre 1994 y 2000 protagonizan los siguientes apartados. A continuación, reúne y analiza una sobresaliente y minuciosa cantidad de datos sobre los compositores programados, las partituras interpretadas en más ocasiones, los conciertos celebrados, los espacios, las agrupaciones, los directores y los solistas que han protagonizado el festival entre 1962 y 2019. De la Ossa (Cuenca, 1978) es maestro en Ed. Musical, Licenciado en Historia y Ciencias de la Música, Master en Gestión Cultural y Doctor en Bellas Artes. Es profesor asociado en la Facultad de Educación de Cuenca (UCLM) y docente en el Máster en Gestión y Emprendimiento de Proyectos Culturales en la UNIR. También conduce y presenta el espacio ‘Musiquerías’ en Onda Cero Cuenca, colabora con el portal cultural www.malagadecultura.com. En el ámbito de la gestión cultural, dirige el Encuentro Internacional de Docentes de Música/Jornadas de Didáctica de la Música y Musicología en Cuenca y el festival internacional Estival Cuenca, ambos surgidos en 2012. En 2011 recibió el Premio de Musicología por su tesis doctoral sobre la música de la guerra civil española y en 2019 el Premio Ciudad de Cuenca a la iniciativa cultural. En otro orden, es miembro del Club Deportivo Huélamo, un equipo amateur de atletismo. Además, es accionista minoritario del Real Betis Balompié.