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A Language Spoken with Words: Decolonization, Knowledge Production and Environmental Injustice in the Work of Abdulrazak Gurnah
Authors: Ferreira Maria João
Published: May 2023

The paper analyses the relationship between decolonization, climate change, and environmental injustice as represented in the writings of Abdulrazak Gurnah. Gurnah’s work is considered an example of decolonial literature. Decolonial literature has focused on issues beyond the nature of the colonial subject, highlighting the relationship between the capitalist world economy and the formation of modern decolonial subjectivities, namely the exposure of those subjectivities to environmental injustice. The paper intends to answer the following research question: how does Abdulrazak Gurnah address the articulation between decolonization, climate change, and environmental injustice? The paper argues that Gurnah addresses such an articulation by discussing knowledge production about the colonial subject and the postcolonial self and instituting an association between environmental/climate precarity and biopolitical precarity. Building from two of Gurnah’s novels—By the Sea and Afterlives – the paper debates how Gurnah’s characters are afflicted by the racialization of social and economic relations and biopolitical and climate precarity. Questioning knowledge production about the colonial subject and the postcolonial self is significant because it underscores the importance of transforming how knowledge about climate change is produced. Instituting an association between environmental/climate precarity and biopolitical precarity permits debating how colonial and capitalist power structures are responsible for disseminating environmental injustice, foregrounding the epistemic importance of indigenous climate change studies. The work of Gurnah is critically analyzed, bearing in mind the need to discuss the relevance of addressing climate change and environmental injustice from the perspective of global south literature.
Adverse Drug Reactions Associated with Dimenhydrinate, Thailand, 1993-2016
Authors: Sriphiromya Pakawadee , Wechwithan Sareeya
Published: May 2023

In 1984, the Health Product Vigilance Center of Thailand was established and has continuously collected adverse drug reaction (ADR) reports across the country. Severe drug-induced skin reactions with dimenhydrinate can result in death in some cases. All ADRs with dimenhydrinate from 1 Jan 1993 to 31 Dec 2016 were reviewed. Characteristics and system organ class ADRs from 7,282 patients were described. Most patients had no history of allergy (77%) and no underlying disease (83%) and the majority were female (75%). Skin appendage ADRs were the most commonly reported (52%) events and 1,431 reports were severe skin ADRs, including bullous fixed drug eruption (89%) and Stevens-Johnson syndrome (9%). Among patients who received dimenhydrinate and had ADRs, 63% completely recovered and 0.18% died. Multivariate regression analysis revealed that patients aged more than 65 years or having a history of allergy were more likely to have a serious ADR than those in the other groups. Dimenhydrinate must be avoided or used with vigilance when prescribed to the elderly or patients with a history of allergy due to its seriousness.
Varyasyon ng mga Terminong Kultural na Pangkabuhayan sa Katutubong Mandaya ng Davao Oriental
Authors: Pasion Raymund , Sandoval Mary Ann
Published: May 2023

Pangunahing layunin ng pag-aaral na ito na tukuyin ang varyasyon o mga varyasyon ng mga terminong kuttural na pangkabuhayan tulad ng pagsasaka, pangangaso, pangingisda at paghahayupan na ginagamit ng mga Mandayang matatagpuan sa mga munisipalidad ng Manay, Caraga, Baganga at Cateel ng Probinsiya ng Davao Oriental batay sa kanilang Indigenous Knowledge System and Practices (IKSP) at pagsasalin Sa The Swadesh Word List ni Morris Swadesh. Disenyong Kwalitatibo ang ginamit sa pag-aaral na Ito. Ang paraan 0 metodong indehinus at deskriptibo ang ginamit mula sa paglilikom hanggang Sa pag-aanalisa ng mga datos. Kungsaan, ang mga impormante ay napili sa pamamagitan ng kombinasyong purposive at snow-ball sampling. May varyasyon ang wikang Mandaya sa apat na munisipalidad. Sa kabuuang bilang na 2,402 mga terminong kultural na pangkabuhayan ng wikang Mandayang nalikom, ang terminong pagsasaka ay may kabuuang 195 mula sa Caraga at Manay, 188 sa Baganga, at 182 CateeL Samantalang, sa kabuuan na 142 terminong kultural sa pangangasong nakalap mula sa Caraga, ang mga ito ay pawang may katumbas o katulad ding termino sa Manay at Baganga. Tanging sa munisipalidad lamang ng Cateel ang mayroong apat na katawagang hindi natumbasan nito. Sa kabuuan ding 169 na mga terminong kultural sa pangingisda mula sa Caraga, Manay at Baganga, hindi lahat ng mga ito ay natumbasan sa Cateel sapagkat may dalawang katav•tagan ang hindi nito nahanapan 0 nabigyan ng katumbas. Subalit, ang kabuuang 101 terminong kultural sa paghahayupan ang nalikom mula sa Caraga ay natutumbasan 0 may katulad itong termino sa Manay, Baganga at Cateel.
ROLE OF SERVANT LEADERSHIP STYLE ON LEADERSHIP EFFECTIVENESS: MODERATING ROLE OF SPIRITUALITY
Authors: Lyba Akhtar
Published: May 2023

Servant leadership falls in transformational leadership style. In this style leaders’ main purpose is to serve his people, customers, employees, societies and communities first. A good leader must be visionary, listen to problems of others and help them to solve it. Aim of the study is to investigate the moderating role of spirituality on relationship between servant leadership style and leadership effectiveness. In order to enhance leaders’ effectiveness servant leadership along with spirituality i.e. ethics are taken as predictors. This study is quantitative in nature. Survey approach is used. Self-administered questionnaire is used to collect the data from respondents in universities. Primary cross-sectional data is collected from the respondents from public and private sector universities. Primary data is called first hand data which is collected for the first time. Cross-sectional means data collected at point of time. Non probability snow ball sampling technique is used for collecting the sample size. SPSS is used for reliability, validity, and testing of hypotheses. Reliability is checked through Cronbach alpha. Findings revealed that scales used in the study are reliable and valid. Correlations are found significant but moderating effect is not significant. It is recommended that religious practices can enhance the effectiveness of leadership if teachers present their selves as role model to students Academicians, managers can take benefit from the findings of the study. Practitioners must raise awareness about spirituality and servant leadership style in conferences, seminars, workshops and training sessions. The originality of the study lies in investigating the moderating role of spirituality on the relationship between servant leadership and leadership effectiveness,
EFFECT OF METHOTREXATE THERAPY ON VISUAL FUNCTIONS
Authors: Memona Mohiuddin  , Muhammad Sharjeel  , Zeeshan Hameed
Published: May 2023

Aim: To find the effect of Methotrexate therapy on visual functions (visual acuity, contrast sensitivity, color vision, glare sensitivity, visual field) and ocular adnexa

Study Design: Descriptive cross-sectional study

Place and Duration: College of Ophthalmology and Allied Vision Sciences (COAVS), Mayo Hospital Lahore from September 2016 to November 2016.

Material and Methods: A total of 30 patients having psoriasis and rheumatoid arthritis taking methotrexate therapy with different doses and different durations were questioned through a specified performa and then examined for changes in ocular adnexa and visual functions. Results were saved on Excel Sheets and analyzed with SPSS v.25.0.

Results: Patients taking methotrexate therapy were found to have affected visual functions with color vision and visual field being more affected as compared to other visual functions. Dosage significantly affects color vision (p=.002) and visual field (p=.001). While in terms of duration, it was analyzed that there is significant relation (p=.006) between duration and the color vision and same was with the visual field (p=.001).

Conclusion: Methotrexate therapy has less effect on visual acuity, contrast sensitivity, glare sensitivity and ocular adnexa. However, color vision and visual field were affected due to methotrexate therapy, and neurological visual field defects occur due to long term (1-2 years) therapy.
THE IMPACT OF PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES ON THE ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE, AND BURNOUT OF FEMALE MEDICAL STUDENTS IN INDIA
Authors: Shehar Banu  , Muneeb Jehan  , Syed Arif Pasha
Published: May 2023

Background: Lack of physical activities leads to many consequences such as obesity, anxiety, stress, weight gain, depression and burnout. Due to busy schedule of medical students majority of the students overlooked the participation in exercise and physical activities and prefer studies over health. This pattern has brought many issues not only in students but in the societies as well. Aim: Purpose of this paper was to determine the impact of physical activities on academic performance and burnout of medical female students in India. Material and Methods: Survey approach using self-administered closed ended scale was distributed among 250 female students. Non probability convenience sampling technique was used to select the sample size. SPSS and PLS-SEM were used for statistical analysis. It was found that there is significant effect on burnout and academic performance of students due to academic year, physical activities, time played, regularity maintained, no of hours played per week, family restrictions, non-availability of space and laziness. Findings/Results: Measurement model was also found reliable and valid. All factor loadings, AVE and CR values met threshold criteria. It is concluded that taking part in games could reduce burnout, emotional exhaustion, and depersonalization and enhance personal achievement and academic performance. Conclusions: From the findings it is revealed that taking part in any game such as football, baseball, hockey, cricket could bring positive outcomes such as good health, fitness, students become active and come up with new ideas, It is concluded that taking part in healthy activities help the students to develop skills, effectively handle stress, depression and anxiety.
ZERO HUNGER Vs MALNUTRITION: DOUBLE EDGED SWORDGROUND REALITY BASED ON NATIONAL FAMILY HEALTH SURVEY-V, INDIA
Authors: Kanchan Singh  , Raj Narayan  , Sherin Raj TP
Published: May 2023

Background: Recently released Global Hunger Index has put India’s effort in the field of nutrition in a conundrum. Despite significant steps taken to improve nutrition, India is grappling with double edged sword of Malnutrition. Malnutrition, under or over, has affected many countries across the globe. Objective: This article explores the ground reality in the meadow of Nutrition status revealed by National Family Health Survey (NFHS)-5 data for 36states/UTs in India. Material and Methods: It explicitly evaluates the success and inadequacies based on parameters and comparing them with NFHS-4 data. The paper takes on the panoramic view of all forms of malnutrition in different sections as well as the various initiatives and existing programs addressing this issue. Findings: Among the 22 states, 16 states recorded an increase in underweight and severely wasted fewer than 5 children, which were surveyed during the first phase of the NFHS -5. The NFHS-5 data again revealed that except for Goa & Diu all the states / UTs have shown an increase in the percentage of overweight children over the past 5 years. Conclusion: We need timely nutritional interventions, full immunization, and supplementation programs. PoshanAbhiyan components should be implemented using Inter sectoral convergence and use of technology (ICT) for better service delivery.
IMPACT OF PSYCHOLOGICAL FACTORS ON EATING HABITS DURING PANDEMIC LOCKDOWN IN INDIA
Authors: Ahmed Ali Ajmal Pasha  , Syed Arif Pasha  , Muneeb Jehan
Published: May 2023

Background: COVID-19 and lockdown brought consequences like stress, anxiety, depression, social and physical distancing and it has significant impact on well-being, health of people, life style, quality of life, dietary habits and increase several public health issues.

Aim: the main purpose of this current study was to investigate the impact of psychological factor son eating habits of people during lockdown.

Methods: Survey approach design was used using emotional eater questionnaire (EEQ). It has 10 items. Population of the current study was residents of Hyderabad state India. Questionnaire was distributed using Google forms in Facebook, emails, WhatsApp groups and Instagram. Total 211 completed questionnaires were used in the analysis. SPSS was used for statistical analysis.

Findings: results revealed that there is significant difference and change observed in eating habits of people before lockdown and during lockdown.

Conclusions: it is concluded that during lockdown people prefer comfort food which directly increase risk of diabetes, cardiovascular diseases. Due to no or limited physical activities people gained weight and other psychological problems such as anxiety, stress and depression. There is need to focus on the diseases pattern built during lockdown.

Implications:  several non-communicable diseases such as diabetes and heart diseases increased during pandemic lockdown therefore it significantly increased the burden of non-communicable diseases on healthcare organizations. There is needed to make policies to reduce and control expenditure on non-communicable diseases.
An Empirical study of Hybrid Cryptographic Algorithms
Authors: KALVIKKARASI  , Dr.Saraswathi A
Published: May 2023

For the last few decades cloud computing is a blooming word in the field of computer science. Cloud computing is a fast growing technology; it provides various services to the user through internet on demand. Now a days, people in busy move, they use Cloud to store and retrieve data at anywhere, any time without use of any physical storage devices like pen drive, compact disc etc . Enormous features of cloud, most of the small and large scale organizations outsource their data in cloud data storage. With the widespread application of cloud, huge amount of users are incorporated in public cloud, it may lead to vulnerable attacks. So security and privacy is an important factor in cloud environment. This security problem can be solved by various ways. Cryptography is one of the techniques to secure user data in cloud. Researchers can use various cryptographic algorithms to implement the security in cloud storage. This paper focuses the summative analysis of researches, in cloud security from 2018-2022. This survey paper provides solution to researchers who have their work in cloud.
Statistical approach to understanding students' opinions on how stress impacts their day to day life
Authors: Martin Antonyraj , Saminathan Parthiban
Published: May 2023

This paper helps to understand the student's insightful ideas of how stress affects their day-to-day lives because many students use the word stress frequently in their daily lives.  The majority of academics and researchers have started looking into the causes of stress in adults, college students, and school-aged children. This case study, the author wants to find out what students think about different aspects of stress in their daily lives. At Bishop Heber College in Trichy, India, data was obtained from under-graduate and Post-graduate mathematics students. The data was gathered from the students using Google forms. The gathered data was statistically analyzed. Descriptive statistics are mostly used to describe the information on various variables that was obtained from the questionnaire (frequency, percentages, pie, and line charts).  To ascertain whether there was a significant difference in the students' perceptions of how stress affects their daily lives, Pearson's Correlation and Chi-Square tests were also performed. Based on the data, suggestions and conclusions were drawn.
Hallgatók támogatása a Wesley-n
Authors: Rékasi Nikolett , Dózsáné Spanga Zsuzsanna
Published: May 2023

A tanulmány a Wesley János Lelkészképző Főiskolán végzett kutatásunk következtetéseit mutatja be. A kutatás fő célja hallgatóink támogatási szükségleteinek feltárása volt annak érdekében, hogy befogadóbbá váljunk a fogyatékos és hátrányos helyzetű hallgatók irányába. Hallgatóink ​​körében kérdőíves felmérést végeztünk. Adataink szerint hallgatóinknak a következő területeken van szükségük támogatásra: digitális tananyagbázis, peer-to-peer támogatás és olyan szakemberek támogatói hálója, mint nyelvtanár, pszichológus, gyógypedagógus, szociális munkás és lelkész.
Politik Hukum Calon Tunggal Studi Pemilihan Kepala Daerah Di Indonesia
Authors: Hirmawan Dedik Yoga
Published: May 2023

Pemilihan Kepala Daerah yang hanya diikuti oleh satu pasangan calon menyebabkan terjadinya kesalahpahaman tentang penyelenggaran Pemilihan yang tidak demokratis. Artikel ini menjelaskan mengenai apakah Pemilihan Kepala Daerah yang hanya diikuti oleh satu pasangan calon melanggar prinsip-prinsip demokrasi, serta bagaimana arah kebijakan politik hukum calon tunggal dalam Pemilihan Kepala Daerah. Bahwa pelaksanaan Pemilihan Kepala Daerah dengan calon tunggal telah sesuai dengan prinsip-prinsip demokrasi dibuktikan dengan disediakanya kolom kosong sebagai bentuk perwujudan Pemilihan yang berprinsip kedaulatan rakyat. Hal ini mengacu pada amanat Putusan MK No. 100 Tahun 2015, dimana penggunaan kolom kosong di tujukan semata-mata untuk tercapainya sebuah pemilihan yang demokratis, dan masyarakat bisa menentukan pilihannya di dalam Pemilihan yang hanya terdapat satu pasangan calon. Sedangkan arah politik hukum calon tunggal dalam Pemilihan Kepala Daerah yaitu untuk menjamin prinsip kedaulatan rakyat. Hal tersebut sesuai dengan amanah dalam Pasal 1 ayat (2) UUD 1945, bahwa kedaulatan berada di tangan rakyat dan dilaksanakan menurut Undang-Undang Dasar. Sebagai pelaksanaan kedaulatan rakyat maka Pemilihan Kepala Daerah haruslah menjamin terwujudnya kekuasaan tertinggi yang berada di tangan rakyat, agar hak konstitusional untuk memilih dan dipilih terlindungi. Adanya norma di dalam Pasal 52 dan 54 Undang-Undang Nomor 10 Tahun 2016 tentang Pemilihan Kepala Daerah yang mengatur tentang calon tunggal merupakan bentuk pemenuhan hak konstitusional warga Negara demi menjaga prinsip demokrasi dan kedaulatan rakyat.
2021–2022 Drug Updates in Hematologic Malignancies
Authors: Tobin, PharmD Jenni
Published: May 2023

During JADPRO Live 2022, Jenni Tobin, PharmD, reviewed the indications of newly approved therapies in hematologic malignancies (including those for multiple myeloma, lymphoma, and acute leukemia) approved from late 2021 to late 2022. Dr. Tobin discussed their unique mechanisms of action, administration, and how to monitor for and manage side effects associated with these new therapeutics.
Advancing the Care of Women With HER2-Positive Metastatic Breast Cancer
Authors: Beasley, FNP-C, AOCNP Marcie , Daniel, MD Brooke
Published: May 2023

HER2 is overexpressed and/or amplified in approximately 20% of breast cancers. It is a clinically aggressive subtype; however, the introduction of targeted therapies has greatly improved survival rates. At JADPRO Live 2022, presenters discussed recent updates to clinical practice for HER2-positive metastatic breast cancer, and how to interpret emerging evidence on HER2-low data. They also highlighted best practices for monitoring and managing side effects for patients on these therapies.
Feasibility of Blood Flow Restriction Resistance Exercise for Patients with Intermittent Claudication
Authors:   , Parkington Tom
Published: May 2023

Intermittent Claudication (IC) is a common and debilitating symptom of peripheral arterial disease (PAD) resulting in significant reduction in exercise performance and quality of life. Supervised exercise programmes are part of first-line treatment for IC proving highly effective for improving exercise performance and alleviating symptoms. Despite this, supervised exercise programmes have poor adherence in part to patients’ inability to tolerate IC related pain during walking exercise highlighting the need for alternative exercise modes. Blood flow restriction resistance exercise (BFR-RE) is a technique that facilitates local muscle hypoxia during resistance exercise to induce hypertrophy, strength, and muscular endurance. BFR-RE presents an exciting alternative modality to improve exercise performance in IC patients though requires research on safety, feasibility, and efficacy. This research explored the acute perceptual, affective, and physiological responses to resistance exercises performed at low-load with BFR (LL-BFR), low-load (LL) and moderate-load (ML) in healthy young and older adults; examined the inter-day reliability of a physical function test battery in IC patients sought to determine suitability of the test battery and smallest worthwhile change for each measure; and conducted a randomised controlled trial to evaluate the safety, feasibility, and efficacy of an 8-week LL-BFR resistance exercise programme in IC patients. No adverse events were recorded during this body of work that was attributed to the protocols or procedures administered. LL-BFR was shown to be more demanding than LL and ML predominately through increased pain (p ≤ 0.024, d = 0.8 – 1.4). However, this did not lead to decrements in affective response and fatigue post exercise. Excellent reliability (≥ 0.92 ICC) of the physical function test battery was observed in IC patients and the minimum likely change (76% chance) was calculated for each measure. The feasibility trial observed high adherence (LL-BFR = 78.3%, LL = 83.8%) and completion rates (LL-BFR = 93%, LL = 87%). Significant clinical improvement (>35 m) in the six-minute walk test (6MWT) was achieved in 86% of patients in LL-BFR but only 46% of patients in LL. Additionally, time to claudication pain during 6MWT was likely increased (44.7 s [20.8, 68.6]) for LL-BFR and likely unchanged (4.4 s [-32.4, 23.6]) for LL. This thesis supports BFR-RE as a safe, feasible and potentially effective exercise mode for IC patients.
The Evolution of Philip Melanchthon's Views: from Humanistic Religiosity to Reformation
Authors: Bagrovnikov Nikolai Adrianovich , Fedorova Marina
Published: May 2023

The subject of research in this article is some aspects of the life path of a prominent figure of the Reformation in Germany, Philip Melanchthon, which influenced the evolution of his worldview. Special attention is paid to the facts of his biography, the characteristics of his early works, as well as his assessments of the confessional struggle and calls for the active involvement of administrative resources to crack down on dissidents. The methodological basis of this article is the dialectical approach, in particular, the principle of the relationship between the general and the singular, as well as the principle of the unity of the logical and historical. These principles allow us to identify the ethical nuances of the evolution of F. Melanchthon's views as a Reformation figure based on his statements and assessments. Philip Melanchthon is often evaluated in the scientific literature as one of the founders of the new faith, the second most important after Martin Luther, whose merit was the attempt to reconcile humanistic views and new confessional interests. However, based on a detailed analysis of the material presented in the article, the authors come to the conclusion that Philip Melanchthon, having devoted himself entirely to the Reformation, renounced the German humanistic tradition of the XV century, the values of humanism represented in the works of Jacob Wimplefing, Johann Reichlin, Erasmus of Rotterdam, Thomas More, John Colet. Therefore, its classification as "Christian humanism" is erroneous.
Smoke Detection with Ensemble Modeling
Authors: Teerarassamee Pongsakorn , Chanklan Ratiporn , Kerdprasop Kittisak , Kerdprasop Nittaya
Published: May 2023

This research aims at investigating performance of the ensemble learning method. The ensemble learning brings together various weak learners to create strong learners. Based on this ensemble learning idea, we develop a model for an efficient smoke detection tool. The three schemes of ensemble learning are investigated including bagging, boosting, and stacking. The bagging ensemble algorithm studied in this research is Random Forest and the boosting algorithm is AdaBoost. The stacking ensemble adopts three algorithms, that are Random Forest, AdaBoost, and Logistic Regression. The other learning algorithms adopted for performance comparison include Support Vector Machine, Naïve Bayes, and Decision Tree. The smoke detection data contain 62,630 records and 15 features. The dataset has been separated into training set and test set with a ratio of 75:25. The experimental results reveal that AdaBoost outperforms other learning algorithms when applied to the specific smoke detection application domain.
Machine Tool Equipped with a Counter Balance Feed Drive in the Z Direction with Right and Left Ball Screws and the Influence of Anisotropic Mechanical Behavior on Small-Diameter Drilling Processes
Authors: Nosaka Yusuke , Hirogaki Toshiki , Aoyama Eiichi
Published: May 2023

In recent years, electronic devices have become lighter, thinner, shorter, smaller, and more multifunctional, motivating micro drilling technology to become more sophisticated. To meet the demands of electronic applications, this paper proposes a drilling machine tool with a counterbalance vibration control mechanism. In this report, focusing on the timing of table feed rate changes during drilling, drilling experiments were conducted using four drilling paths while changing the table movement direction and feed rate along the machining path. The accuracy of the positions of the drilled holes and condition of the drill edge after drilling were then evaluated.
Chimerism Revisited: Perspective of an Immunopathologist
Authors: Gupta Devika , Singh Lavan , Singh Kamlesh Kumar , Chatterjee Tathagata
Published: May 2023

Introduction: Chimerism analysis is an important diagnostic tool not only for assessing the risk of relapse after allo-Haematopoietic Stem Cell Transplant (HSCT) in patients with malignant diseases, it is also the predominant method for monitoring post-transplant engraftment status in both haematological malignancies and non malignant haematological disorders. Aim: To show the chimerism data observed in post-HSCT cases of our hospital over last four years and to emphasise on timely and close monitoring of these patients in the laboratory. Materials and Methods: The present study was a retrospective study in which 40 HSCT cases comprising of both haematological malignancies and non malignant haematological disorders were monitored in the molecular laboratory of Army Hospital (Research and Referral), at regular intervals by Short Tandem RepeatsPolymerase Chain Reaction (STR-PCR) for quantification of donor chimerism. The pretransplant workup included Human Leukocyte Antigens (HLA) typing of all recipients and donors, serum Panel Reactive Antibody (PRA) testing and Single Antigen Bead (SAB) assays for detecting donor specific antibodies in all haploidentical transplants. Results: Male patients formed majority, with only nine female cases. After complete HLA matching and preconditioning, 35 patients underwent matched related stem cell transplant, two were Matched Unrelated Donor (MUD) and three haploidentical transplants. Complete donor chimerism at D+90 was reported in 19 patients (73%) of haematologic malignancies with two cases of relapse and five showing evidence of Graft Versus Host Disease (GVHD). Amongst non malignant disorders 10 patients (71.4%) showed complete donor chimerism at D+90 with two cases of GVHD. Conclusions: Post-HSCT, progressive chimerism monitoring is an essential molecular test that predicts engraftment status of the patient by verifying the dynamic relationship between recipient and donor cells.
Modified Vestibular Incision Supraperiosteal Tunnel Access in Recession Type 2 with Thin Phenotype: A Report of Two Cases
Authors: Malhotra Sakshi , Tewari Shikha , Sharma Rajinder Kumar , Tanwar Nishi , Arora Ritika
Published: May 2023

Gingival Recession Type 2 (RT2) presents complexity in achieving complete Root Coverage (RC) and associated parameters such as interproximal attachment loss and bone loss further have a negative influence on the stability of achieved RC. Complete RC might be attainable in RT2, though certain factors like tooth malposition, avascular root surface area, frenal pull, and thin Periodontal Phenotype (PP) may limit the amount of RC. Vestibular Incision Subperiosteal Tunnel Access (VISTA) technique proposed in the last decade has been promising in the maxillary anterior region in the management of Miller Class I/ RT1 and even some RT2 gingival recession. In this case report, two systemically healthy female patients, having RT2 gingival recession in mandibular incisors labially positioned/rotated with thin PP were treated with Modified-vestibular incision supraperiosteal tunnel access (m-VISTA) along with Subepithelial Connective Tissue Graft (SCTG). Fifty percent RC was achieved in case-1 and 100% in case 2. The results were maintained during the follow-up period of nine months in case 1, and one year in case 2. Gingival RT2 with malpositioned tooth may be successfully treated with m-VISTA and SCTG as demonstrated in achieving stability of percentage RC and patients’ satisfaction in terms of aesthetics and resolution of hypersensitivity in the present case report.
Assessment of Training Programme of Krishi Vigyan Kendra in Changing the Knowledge of the Farmers in Barwani District of Madhya Pradesh, India
Authors: Bamne Lakhan , Badodiya S. K. , Bihare Govinda
Published: May 2023

Training is necessary for the farming community's skill and knowledge development.  Training seeks to improve the job performance and work behavior of those trained. Through various forms of training, the economic standing of the farming community can be enhanced.  The current study was carried out  in the Barwani districts of Madhya Pradesh, India. The total sample was consisted of 240 farmers as respondents to the study. This study shows that greater part of the 50.00 percent respondents had increasing their knowledge in medium level about agricultural technology due to the programme and activities of Krishi Vigyan Kendra  The coefficient of correlation of age, caste and family size were showed no significant relationship with knowledge increased due to activities/programme organized by KVK.  The responses from the farmers show that majority 73.33 percent of the respondents suggested that outreach of KVK should be increased for remote as well as villages level and got ranked first.
Knowledge and Attitude Regarding Social Media as a Source of Information among Farmers of District Kota, Rajasthan
Authors: Pandey Mrinal , Mazhar Syed H.
Published: May 2023

The present study was undertaken to assess the knowledge and attitude of farmers regarding social media in the Kota district of Rajasthan, during the year 2021-22. The study used purposive sampling to select one Block, namely Khairabad and simple random sampling to select four villages from the block. In total four villages were selected for the study, and a total sample of 120 social media users was chosen using proportionate simple random sampling technique. The study revealed that the maximum respondent was middle-aged (42.5%), while farmers (50.8%) had small land holdings. The maximum number of respondents having a medium level of economic motivation, and social media exposure, and about fifty-three percent (52.5%) of the respondents have medium level of knowledge about social media. The majority of the farmers (65.8%) have maximum knowledge about social media are very useful but sometimes it helps in spreading wrong information, while less than fifty percent (49.2%) the of farmer have a medium-level attitude regarding social media. Age, Occupation, Educational qualification, Farm power, and Economic motivation are positively and significantly correlated at 0.01% level of probability and Family size, Landholding, social media exposure is positively and Family size, Landholding, social media exposure is significantly at 0.05% level with the knowledge toward use of social media. On the other hand, all the independent variables were significantly and positively correlated with attitude level at 0.01% and 0.05%.
Aggravating Effects of Hepatitis E Virus Infection on Patients with Chronic Liver Disease in Ibn-Sina Hospital Sudan
Authors: Ismail Ashraf , Enan Khalid A. , El-Hussein Abdel Rahim M. , Ibrahim Hala , Gsemalseed Hajar A. , Abdo Abdel-Moniem Eltayeb
Published: May 2023

Background: Hepatitis E virus (HEV) is one of the most common causes of acute hepatitis. Sudan is considered as hyper-endemic for HEV. HEV infection in patients with preexisting chronic liver diseases (CLDs) has been reported to result in severe clinical manifestations and poor outcomes. However data on the role of HEV infection in worsening of pre-existing CLD are limited.

Objective: To determine hepatitis E virus (HEV) infection and its effect on severity of CLD.

Methods: A descriptive cross-sectional study that consecutively enrolled 87 CLD patients in Ibn-Sina Specialized Hospital was carried out during the period from August 2020 to December 2020. Data regarding demographics, CLD causes, clinical manifestations and comorbidities were collected. The screening for anti-HEV antibodies was performed in all patients by using enzyme linked immuno-sorbent assay (ELISA).

Results: Hepatitis B virus (HBV) was the commonest etiology of chronic liver diseases being detected in 45/87(51.7%) patients. On the other hand;among all subjects; 43/87(49.4%) patients were HEV seropositive with anti-HEV Ig-G being detected in 32(36.8%) and concurrent anti-HEV Ig-M and Ig-G in 11(12.6%) patients. Jaundice (OR= 3.8, CI95%: 1.5-9.4; P. value=0.004), HCC (OR= 4.1, CI95%: 1.4-11.9; P. value=0.008), child-Pugh class-C (OR= 26, CI95%: 5.4-94.0; P. value=0.000) and child-Pugh class-B (OR= 5.3, CI95%: 1.6-17.0; P. value=0.000) were associated independently with anti-HEV positivity.

Conclusion: The frequency of hepatitis E virus (HEV) among Sudanese patients with chronic liver disease (CLD) was considerably high (mainly past infection- Ig-G). Furthermore, HEV was associated with advanced liver failure statuses (child-Pugh class-B & C), jaundice, and hepatocellular carcinoma.
Predictors of Rehospitalization in Patients with Chronic Heart Failure a Single Center Study in Moroccan Patients
Authors: Couissi A. , Ettagmouti Y. , Boutaleb A. , Ettachfini T. , Habbal R.
Published: May 2023

Chronic heart failure (HF) is a major problem of public health in Morocco with few studies exploring HF particularities in this country where the prevalence of HF is estimated to be around 2.2%.

Objective: The aim of this study was to evaluate the correlation between frequency of rehospitalization in our population with age, left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF), heart rate (HR), and QRS duration, Since the number of rehospitalizations is strongly correlated to mortality as shown by many studies.

Materials and Methods: Patients with HF were enrolled in this retrospective case control study regardless of their LVEF, patients with recent (<3months) myocardial infarction were excluded. They were all examined and questioned in the heart failure unit of our hospital between the period of October 2022 and December 2022. The correlations were calculated by PEARSON index  using R Statistical Software.

Results: 224 patients were included. The mean patient age was 59 years (57.2-63;IC 95%)  with a male predominance of 60.1 % (56.8-71; IC 95%). 35.5% and 32.2% of patients were treated for hypertension and diabetes respectively. The mean LVEF was 35.2% (33.96-36.91;IC 95%). A positive correlation was found between rehospitalization frequency and age and high heart rate               (+ 0.42 p = 0,04;+0.322, p<0.005) respectively . Conversely a negative correlation was found with LVEF (-0.312, p<0.005) while there was a positive correlation with QRS duration but without significance (+0.162 , p=0.03).

Conclusion: This study shows strong correlation between rehospitalization and advanced age, higher HR and lower LVEF.
Rapid Method for Genomic DNA Isolation of Mungbean [Vignar adiata (L.) Wilczek]
Authors: Kumawat Sampat Kumar , Parsad Bishun Deo , Sahni Sangita
Published: May 2023

The most significant pulse crop in India is the mungbean [Vignar adiata (L.) Wilczek], which constitutes almost 16% of the national pulse area. For biotechnological interventions, it is prerequisite to develop a rapid and cost-effective method for genomic DNA isolation suitable for PCR. In present investigation,modified CTAB method was used to extract the genomic DNA from the leaf tissues of mungbesn. By crushing the leaves of several mungbean genotypes in a pre-heated CTAB extraction buffer, genomic DNA was extracted. Further, SSR markers were used to assess the efficiency of the extracted DNA.The SSR marker-based PCR amplification findings showed that the DNA extracted using this approach was of good quality and suitable for SSR analysis.
Phytochemical, Antioxidant and Anti-diabetic Potentials of the Ethanol Leave Extracts of four Medicinal Plants
Authors: Ogunjinmi Oluwasayo Esther , Oriyomi Olumayowa Vincent , Olasunkanmi Adedoyin Adetutu
Published: May 2023

For many years, medicinal plants have been a resource for healing in several local communities around the world and the phytochemicals in them such as flavonoids,  alkaloids, phenolic, tannins, and terpenoids are attributed to their many medicinal values. Vernonia amydalina, Senna alata, Jatropha curcas, and Grewia pubescens are important plants with immense value. In this study, phytochemical screening, antioxidant analysis and the potential anti-hyperglycemic properties of the plants was investigated in-vitro.
The ethanol leave extracts of the plants were subjected to qualitative phytochemical screening and tannin, flavonoids and phenol quantification. Ferric reducing antioxidant power and DPPH radical inhibition of the extracts was done by spectrophotometric method while the anti-diabetic potential was analyzed through the in-vitro α-amylase and α-glucosidase inhibition. 
Phytochemicals detected in the ethanol leave extracts of the four plants are tannins, flavonoids, phenolics, terpenoids, steroids, alkaloids, cardiac glycosides, and saponins. Flavonoids, phenols, and tannin content were highest in Senna alata (0.27±0.0.002 mg: mg of rutin per g of extract, 10.63±0.0.017 mg: mg of gallic acid per g of extract, and 6.72±0.06 mg/g respectively) followed by V. amygdalina (0.20±00.002 mg: mg of rutin per g of extract, 8.27±0.0.017 mg: mg of gallic acid per g of extract, and 7.98±0.03 mg/g respectively). While the least content of all was found in the extracts of Jatropha curcas. Concentration dependent and statistically significant difference was observed in both the FRAP and DPPH radical inhibition of all the extracts. Senna alata showed the strongest reducing power followed by the V. amygdalina. Both Senna alata and V. amygdalina showed DPPH radical inhibition that is not significantly (p>0.05) different from that of trolox. α-amylase and α-glucosidase inhibition was also demonstrated in a concentration dependent manner. In both the α-amylase and α-glucosidase inhibition, V. amygdalina and S. alata exhibited the most significant inhibitory properties among the plant extracts.
The overall result in this study suggested that V. amygdalina, S. alata with the highest content of the phytochemicals, and antioxidant activities are potential source of antioxidant constituents and might be useful for the management of diseases such as diabetes.
Serum Ferritin as an Indicator of Neonatal Anaemia
Authors: Nwabueze Asinobi Isaac
Published: May 2023

Introduction: Haemoglobin levels are usually used to diagnose neonatal anaemia. By the time haemoglobin levels drop, body iron is depleted. Serum ferritin is the standard measure for assessment of iron levels in neonates and detects iron deficiency earlier than haemoglobin levels.

Aims: To determine the prevalence of low haemoglobin and ferritin levels amongst term and preterm newborn babies. To determine the value of serum ferritin in the diagnosis of low iron stores amongst term and preterm newborns.

Methodology: This was a cross sectional descriptive study carried out at the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit of the University of Nigeria Teaching Hospital (UNTH), Enugu, Nigeria between June and December 2014. The study included 140 newborns of all birth weights delivered at the UNTH. These were categorized into preterm (gestational age <37 completed weeks) and term (gestational age ≥37 completed weeks. Babies with C-reactive protein levels > 10mg/dl, who were intra-uterine growth restricted, and whose mothers had conditions associated with low iron stores were excluded from the study. Anthropometric measurements were done for all subjects. Haemoglobin estimation and ferritin assay were carried out and the prevalence of neonatal anaemia was determined using each of these.

Results: The range of haemoglobin concentration in the study population was 12.22g/gl – 22.80g/dl. The mean serum haemoglobin concentrations were 15.69mg/dl ± 1.58 and 16.45 ± 1.92 in the preterm and term babies respectively (t = 2.557, P = .0116). The prevalence of low haemoglobin concentrations amongst both preterm and term babies was zero= .024). The range of serum ferritin level in the study population was 20.6µg/l - 296µg/l. The mean serum ferritin levels were 63.13µg/l ± 23.93 and 133.67µg/l ± 50.14 in the preterm and term babies respectively (t = 10.623, P < .001). The prevalence of low serum ferritin in the study population was 22.14%, but was higher in preterm than term babies 35.7% vs 8.6%: (OR – 5.926, 95% C.I OR = 2.248 – 15.619)(P<.001).

Conclusion: Serum ferritin assay is more useful than haemoglobin as an indicator of anaemia during the neonatal period.
Effect of Nano and Non-Nano Nutrients on Content, Uptake and NUE of Wheat (Triticum aestivum L.)
Authors: Singh Bal Veer , Rana N. S. , Kurdekar Akshay Kumar , Verma Anupama , Saini Yonika , Sachan Dhruvendra Singh , Singh Barinderjit , Tripathi Amol M
Published: May 2023

The study was carried out in the winter (rabi) season to determine effect of Nano and Non-nano nutrient, the study's findings revealed that wheat grown with 100% NPK + nano nutrients (N + P + K + Zn) had significantly higher uptake, namely N (143.1 kg ha-1), P (28.9 kg ha-1), K (109.0 kg ha-1), and Zn (519.5 g ha-1). Applications of nano nutrients—N, P, K, and Zn, and N + P + K + Zn + 75% NPK—worked synergistically and increased content and uptake over 100% NPK. Similarly, the agronomic efficiency (kg of grain kg-1 of nutrient applied) of N (22.4), P (56.0), and K (84.0) was greatest when 75% NPK + nano N + bio nano P, K, and Zn were applied. In a similar manner, physiological efficiency and partial factor productivity were also found to be significantly higher with the same treatment. Thus, the wheat crop grown with the application of Nano-N + 75 and 100 percent NPK led to higher nutrient content, accumulation, and efficiency.
Emerging Weed Problems under Changing Climatic Condition: A Review
Authors: Keerthi Murugesan Mohana , Sharmili Kather Sheriff , Arun Arasu , Govindhasamy Rajasekar
Published: May 2023

Climate is a major force in earth’s environmental system, and even minor changes in climate can have complex and serious effects on the environment. Atmospheric CO2, temperature and precipitation are major important abiotic variables that directly affect weed physiology and growth. Weeds are more genetically diverse than crops, hence show enhanced growth and reproductive stability than crops. Among the C3 and C4 weeds in cropped field, C3 weeds have more response in photosynthesis to increased CO2 level in atmosphere. The elevated CO2 under sufficient soil moisture condition will leads the higher C3 weed competitiveness in C4 crops. So weed growth is favoured as CO2 is increased. Temperature changes resulted in an expansion of weeds, and shifting of weeds. Based on the differences in temperature, the C4 spp. able to tolerate high temperature than C3 spp. Therefore, C4 weeds benefit more than the C3 crops from temperature increases that accompany elevated CO2 levels. Due to global warming, weeds expand their range into new areas. Precipitation is also one of the important climate variable that influences the growth and distribution of weeds growth. Even though CO2 concentration level and temperature rise in future are predictable, amount, distribution, and intensity of rainfall patterns remains much more uncertain. Moisture is a key factor required for weed seed germination, growth and development. Climate change can affect the frequency and intensity of rainfall and result in occurrences of extreme events such as floods and droughts; consequently, weeds adapted to these conditions will have a higher competitive advantage.
Genetic Variability and Path Analysis for Yield and Grain Yield Component Characters in Rice (Oryza sativa L.) Genotypes
Authors: Jyotsna Tangella , Lavanya G. Roopa
Published: May 2023

The present investigation consists of 21 genotypes of Rice including one check, which were grown under the Field Experiment Centre of the Department of GPB, SHUATS, Prayagraj during Kharif 2021 following Randomized Block Design with three replications. Analysis of variance among 21 genotypes showed significant difference for all the characters studied. Based on the mean performance, genotypes NUMALI followed by KALINGA and MTU-1155 were identified as suitable genotypes with highest grain yield per hill. High estimates of PCV, GCV, heritability coupled with high genetic advance as percent of mean were recorded for grain yield per hill, biological yield and flag leaf length indicating that these characters could be used as selection for crop improvement. Biological yield and harvest index showed positive significant association and recorded high positive direct effect on grain yield per hill at both the genotypic and phenotypic levels. These characters such as biological yield, and harvest index should be given prior consideration during selection for grain yield improvement in rice.