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Sala de aula invertida adaptada ao ensino remoto: uma proposta de ensino híbrido aplicado à Análise Combinatória
Authors: Marques Brunna Seadi Lima , Barbosa Nelson Machado
Published: November 2021

Visando promover um ensino mais eficiente e de qualidade neste período de pandemia, este artigo apresenta uma adaptação de uma metodologia Ativa denominada Ensino Híbrido, em particular, o modelo Sala de Aula Invertida. Buscou-se desta forma, enriquecer a prática pedagógica por meio de uma abordagem metodológica inédita com o uso integrado das tecnologias digitais, visando a personalização do Ensino Remoto por meio de uma Sequência Didática aplicada em uma turma do 2º ano do ensino médio de uma instituição privada do Estado do Rio de Janeiro. A pesquisa é de caráter quantitativo e qualitativo e os dados foram coletados buscando investigar o desempenho e as reações dos estudantes em meio aos conceitos da Análise Combinatória. Os resultados mostraram que a Sala de Aula Invertida Adaptada ao Ensino Remoto pode, de fato, contribuir para a aprendizagem do tema proposto neste período de isolamento social, podendo ser destacadas como principais contribuições o desenvolvimento da autonomia e senso crítico bem como a capacidade argumentativa e socializadora dos estudantes.
A disciplina de Tópicos de Educação Matemática I: afetos e desafetos
Authors: Baier Luana Cristina , Godoy Elenilton Vieira , Campos Elisangela de
Published: November 2021

Este relato de experiência tem como objetivo narrar as experiências de três vozes formadoras ao ministrar, por meio do Ensino Remoto Emergencial (ERE), uma disciplina optativa em um curso de licenciatura em matemática de uma IESP durante a pandemia. Desta forma, apresentamos três narrativas que priorizam o lugar de fala dos/as formadores/as de futuros/as professores/as de matemática e os afetamentos produzidos ao ministrarem a disciplina. A partir das narrativas e de uma breve discussão teórica sobre colaboração, indicamos alguns sentidos que atravessam os três relatos, “Se adaptar ao momento é preciso” e “O trabalho remoto potencializou a colaboração”. No primeiro sentido, se destaca que a colaboração foi uma maneira encontrada pelas três vozes docente de se adaptar a necessidade de ministrar uma disciplina durante o Ensino Emergencial Remoto (EMR). No segundo sentido, se identificou que o fato de se acreditar que o trabalho remoto potencializou a colaboração está relacionado a presença que a colaboração exige, apresentado nos relatos por meio do envolvimento intenso de cada voz docente em todas as demandas da disciplina.
“Sem mais nem menos on-line”: formação continuada de professores de matemática durante a pandemia
Authors: Santos Viviane de Oliveira , Correia Nickson Deyvis da Silva , Santos Tayná Elias dos , Silva José Monteiro Hilário da
Published: November 2021

O objetivo deste artigo é descrever ações desenvolvidas pelo projeto de extensão da Universidade Federal de Alagoas “Sem mais nem menos on-line”, mais especificamente sobre a participação de professores de matemática da Educação Básica no projeto. Devido à pandemia da Covid-19, o projeto de extensão “Sem mais nem menos” que atua desde 2016 em escolas públicas de Alagoas reformulou o projeto para também contribuir com a formação continuada de professores, mas de uma forma diferenciada, colaborativa e on-line. A participação dos professores aconteceu em webconferências e um grupo de professores também acompanhou estudantes em atividades realizadas pela equipe do projeto por meio de lives no Instagram. Muitos estudantes e professores passaram a realizar suas atividades de forma remota e o projeto buscou aproximar a teoria, a prática e a realidade do professor, considerando também seus saberes experienciais. Nossas fontes para a escrita foram materiais coletados por e-mail e questionários preenchidos no Google Forms, além das vivências durante o projeto. Os professores, além de compartilharem e repensarem seus saberes, consideraram que houve mudanças na forma de pensar o ensino de matemática depois da participação no projeto, com destaque para um olhar mais atento em trabalhar a matemática de forma mais descontraída e envolvida com o cotidiano. O fato de o projeto ter beneficiado a prática docente nos fez entender que o projeto cumpriu um de seus objetivos que foi de proporcionar um espaço de formação continuada de professores de matemática.
John Dewey: lugares e experiências em pares
Authors: Martins Mirian Celeste , Americano Renata Queiroz de Moraes , Ramires Mário Fernandes
Published: November 2021

Propor experiências além dos espaços das instituições de ensino pode trazer vivências únicas e bastante significativas para estudantes e docentes, seja no Ensino Superior ou na Educação Básica. A experiência a que nos referimos aqui, conforme destacou John Dewey (2010, 1979a, 1979b, 1978), trata de maneiras de viver momentos e situações que são, ao mesmo tempo, singulares e plurais, construções coletivas de tramas de ideias e pensamentos muito além das vivências disciplinares e conteudistas presentes nos espaços escolares e nas instituições de Ensino Superior. Partindo dessas premissas, este artigo aborda momentos distintos de experiências estésicas no contexto educacional, realizadas em espaços públicos em São Paulo, com estudantes de Licenciatura em Pedagogia e Educação Física e também de um programa de pós-graduação, e no Pantanal de Mato Grosso do Sul, com educadores de uma escola das águas. A escrita do texto dialoga com pares fotográficos sob a fundamentação teórica de Ricardo Marín Viadel, Joaquin Roldán e Rafaèle Genet (2017), como um conceito advindo da a/r/tografia, que coloca os autores como criadores, professores e pesquisadores em metodologias que se baseiam na arte.
Estudos sobre John Dewey: o estágio em Artes Visuais na Educação Infantil
Authors: Vassali Miguel
Published: November 2021

O presente artigo tece relações entre experiência docente e estudos teóricos com o objetivo de analisar fundamentalmente as vivências do Estágio Curricular Supervisionado I, disciplina do curso de licenciatura em Artes Visuais da Universidade do Estado de Santa Catarina (UDESC). A atuação pedagógica decorrente da disciplina ocorreu na Educação Infantil, junto ao Núcleo de Educação Infantil Municipal (NEIM) Hassis, localizado em Florianópolis-SC. As teorias pedagógicas que influenciaram a pesquisa no estágio estão relacionadas com obras de John Dewey (1932, 1959, 1979a, 1979b) e amparadas por autores contemporâneos (CUNHA, CARVALHO), os quais promovem uma análise progressiva de algumas das teorias de Dewey em filosofia e educação.
John Dewey e a aprendizagem como experiência
Authors: Placides Fernando Mariano , Costa Jose Wilson da
Published: November 2021

É inegável o impacto da teoria de John Dewey na educação. Suas ideias questionaram concepções pedagógicas tradicionais e se colocaram contra séculos de um processo educacional no qual o conhecimento era centrado em conteúdos transmitidos de forma pronta e fechada. Dewey apontou para a necessidade de que o processo ensino-aprendizagem centralize-se nas experiências vivenciadas e na ressignificação dessas experiências em um modo semelhante a um fazer artístico. Ele também advogou a importância do estímulo ao protagonismo do estudante e de sua capacidade de questionar e reconstruir o conhecimento. O presente artigo analisa o pensamento educacional de John Dewey com foco em alguns dos principais conceitos de sua teoria como o princípio de continuidade, o conceito de experiência, a ideia de atividade e o que o autor chama de reconstrução do conhecimento.
Método experimental, educação e arte: uma reflexão sobre a concepção de democracia de Dewey
Authors: Buzin Karina dos Santos de Moura , Favoreto Aparecida
Published: November 2021

Nas discussões relacionadas aos conceitos de arte e educação na escola, destaca-se a teoria de John Dewey. Este pensador, contribuiu com o debate a partir das suas perspectivas históricas e sociais, em busca da unidade entre teoria e prática. Este artigo tem como objetivo rememorar as reflexões expostas por Dewey sobre os conceitos de arte e educação, a partir do método experimental e de como o autor pensa a pedagogia para o desenvolvimento da democracia. Assim, estabeleceram-se relações qualitativas dos conceitos com o ideal democrático defendido pelo autor. Analisaram-se alguns aspectos históricos, sociais e econômicos que influenciaram o teórico a defender uma formação reflexiva para o indivíduo. As análises expostas possibilitaram a reflexão sobre os conceitos de arte e educação em relação a sua teoria de democracia, fundamentada no método experimental. Concluiu-se que ela está entranhada no seu ideal de mudança na sociedade, mas caracterizou-se como permanência dos princípios burgueses.
Habitando desenhos: uma experiência de ensino em arte sobre o espaço cotidiano
Authors: Dias Ronne Franklim
Published: November 2021

O artigo trata de uma atividade de ensino de arte com produções de desenhos voltados para os ambientes domésticos em tempos de pandemia. Com base numa abordagem metodológica da indagação crítica e da experiência do fazer arte, a referida atividade fundamenta-se em temáticas deweyanas sobre experiência estética (DEWEY, 2010) e na educação da cultura visual (AGUIRRE, 2011; HERNÁNDEZ, 2011; MARTINS, 2007; 2009) sobre a imagem e o cotidiano (ALVES, 2015). A produção de desenhos autorais de alunos do 2º ano do Ensino Médio Técnico Integrado do Instituto Federal do Amapá - IFAP discute também modos de representação de espaços e vivências no contexto de isolamento social. Oito são os trabalhos selecionados para compor este artigo, quanto à análise dos desenhos produzidos é de caráter interpretativo sobre imagens com referência na pesquisa qualitativa (ANDRÉ, 2005; GASKELL, BAUER, 2002). As composições visuais são agrupadas como resultado em dois critérios de análise espaços descritivos e espaços projetados, em que os desenhos em seu conjunto transitam entre descrição de espaços cotidianos e constituem processos de subjetivação de espaços como modos metafóricos de perceber, fazer e conceber arte, artefatos e espaços de relação com o habitat.
Experiência, criação e contemporaneidade: partilhas sobre ensinar e aprender arte
Authors: Alves Daniele
Published: November 2021

A proposta deste estudo é refletir sobre a dimensão da experiência em arte, da arte e com arte a partir de seu contexto relacional de construção de conhecimento. Tal caminho pode ser potente na afetação dos sentidos para significativas experiências de formação no processo de ensinar e aprender arte. A investigação teve como foco experiências no campo da arte onde foi possível identificar atravessamentos com a educação. Processos de criação de artistas como Joseph Beuys, Marcel Duchamp, Bazon Brock, Helio Oiticica, Lygia Clark, Pablo Helgueira e Ricardo Basbaum revelam modos de assumir a arte no qual a dimensão da educação se presentifica seja na ação e/ou no pensamento, ainda que de maneiras muito particulares. Neste contexto problematiza-se o papel do público, discutindo seu lugar de percepção, observação e participação nas obras. John Dewey (2010) é tomado como referência no entendimento sobre o conceito de arte como experiência, e debates sobre processos de criação em arte e em educação são desenvolvidos a partir de autores como Cecília Almeida Salles (1998) em outras interlocuções com a contemporaneidade.
O sketchbook como recurso no estímulo da experiência de criação no ensino da Arte Contemporânea
Authors: Pellegrin Ricardo de , Cunico Ana Paula de Oliveira
Published: November 2021

O artigo busca problematizar o uso do sketchbook como uma ferramenta didática que auxilia e potencializa o desenvolvimento do processo criativo na arte-educação, relacionando-o com a Arte Contemporânea. Ressalta ainda a importância do estímulo à criatividade no educando, habilidade importante, não somente para o ensino, como também para a vida contemporânea, buscando desmistificar alguns mitos relacionados à criação. Para tal, trouxemos autores como Charles Watson (2020), John Dewey (2010), Belidson Dias e Rita L. Irwin (2013), Icleia B. Cattani (2007), e outros, com objetivo de fundamentar e justificar metodologias ativas baseadas na experiência prática do educando, bem como a criatividade no ensino da arte. Apresentamos artistas brasileiros e contemporâneos que fazem uso do sketchbook como meio para estimular o  pensamento criativo em seu processo poético. Ademais, relatamos experiências particulares com sketchbooks próprios e com a aplicação de aulas
Não tem nada de errado acontecendo
Authors: Bonfim Gabriel Augusto de Paula
Published: November 2021

O presente ensaio visual é composto pelo trabalho intitulado “Não tem nada de errado acontecendo” e encontra-se em permanente processo de criação. Mesclando diferentes modalidades de produção, são realizadas alterações gráficas e conceituais na bandeira do Brasil como forma de denúncia e indignação com o atual período caótico-político-histórico-social do país. As novas bandeiras em questão ganham as ruas de Florianópolis (SC) em forma de lambe-lambe em uma ação performática.
Projeto ação na comunidade e método dança-educação física: uma proposta artístico-pedagógica em dança
Authors: Nunes João Vítor Ferreira , Galvão Thaíse
Published: November 2021

Esse artigo é reflexo de experiências artístico-pedagógicas, onde as intervenções exploratórias, partindo do Método Dança-Educação Física (MDEF), foram utilizados como motes investigativos de conscientização corporal de crianças e adolescentes que residem em periferias da cidade do Natal (RN). Visamos, dessa forma, contribuir para a ampliação de seus repertórios artísticos e corporais, cujo intercâmbio cultural e interdisciplinar foi realizado pelo Ação na Comunidade, sendo um projeto de pesquisa, ensino e extensão da Escola de Música da UFRN. Busca-se, por meio do artigo, erguer tripés de interlocução entre práticas educativas, processos criativos e comunicações cênicas, os quais beneficiam a comunidade em geral.
Autopercepción como docentes de los bibliotecarios del grado universitario en enfermería en España
Authors: Manso Perea César , Cuevas Cerveró Aurora , García-Carpintero Blas Eva , Martínez Miguel Esther
Published: November 2021

Las funciones de los bibliotecarios en la universidad incluyen cada vez más responsabilidades relacionadas con la docencia. Se ilustra la relevancia del acceso y uso competente de la información en el Grado en enfermería. El bibliotecario docente universitario emerge como la figura que debe asumir responsabilidad en la formación de los estudiantes en materia de información. El objetivo del estudio fue analizar las percepciones que estos tienen con respecto a su desarrollo profesional y sus funciones como docentes. Se optó por un estudio descriptivo e interpretativo con un abordaje cualitativo. Se realizaron 21 entrevistas semiestructuradas a bibliotecarios de 18 universidades españolas que imparten docencia en el Grado en Enfermería. Los hallazgos sugieren que los bibliotecarios demandan más formación pedagógica antes de comenzar su carrera bibliotecaria, colaboración de los docentes y reconocimiento por parte de la universidad para una perfecta comprensión de su concepto como nueva figura en la docencia.

The functions of librarians in the university increasingly include responsibilities related to teaching. The relevance of the competent access and use of information in the Nursing Degree is shown. Academic librarian in University emerges as the accurate figure to assume responsibility in the "information management skills" student´s training. The objective of this study was to analyze the librarians perceptions regarding professional development and their functions as teachers. Through qualitative approach, a descriptive and interpretive study was performed. Twenty-one semi-structured interviews were conducted with librarians from 18 Spanish universities teaching in the Nursing Degree. The findings suggest that librarians demand more pedagogical training before starting their library career, mayor collaboration with teachers and institutional recognition as necessary for a perfect conceptual understanding of their new teaching figure.
Comprehension View about Critical Thinking - Narrative Review
Authors: Buzduga Andreea , Rodrigues Liliana
Published: November 2021

The critical thinking literature emphasizes the continuous need of understanding the meaning of a complex concept as critical thinking. Previous research provides multiple theoretical approaches on critical thinking, including different theoretical and operational definition, methods for developing critical thinking and measurements tools within formal educations. In this study, we focus on reviewing the main insights from previous studies with the specific aim of proposing a structured overview of how critical thinking can be defined, developed and measured according to multiple approaches (i.e., philosophical, psychological, educational). Results of this study showed the development of the critical thinking concept, consisting of a broad perspective of multiple approaches of critical thinking. This further enables an overview of critical thinking particularities.
Seasonal Changes of Some Metabolites in Hyoscyamus boveanus (Dunal) Asch. & Schweinf – Saint Katherine, South Sinai, Egypt
Authors: El-Absy Karima Mohamed
Published: November 2021

This study was conducted to investigate the effects of seasonal fluctuations on some metabolites and to explore the correlation between soil and plant analysis in Hyoscyamus boveanus (H.boveanus) at the Wadi El-Sheikh Awad in Saint Katherine, South Sinai, Egypt. Significant differences (p < 0.05) were observed for physical and chemical properties of the soil associated with H. boveanus during 0-20 and 20-40 cm depths, which increased most of them during the first depth. All chemical composition contents of H. boveanus are influenced significantly (p < 0.05) by seasons studied, except Na+, glycosides, total phenol, crude protein contents. A substantial increase in mineral composition (Na+, K+, P and Fe2+), total alkaloids, glycosides, total phenol, proline, total carbohydrates and all photosynthetic pigments contents were recorded in H. boveanus during the summer season. While, the mineral composition (Ca2+, Mg2+, S, N and Cl-), water content and crude protein contents appeared to be higher in the winter season. The relationships between soil and plant variables were delineated by performing the principal component analysis (PCA). The PC1 and PC2 displayed differences between the soil and plant variables, also, the variables Mg2+, Cl-, pH, EC, Ca2+ and K+ in the soil associated with H. boveanus are variables with better chemical properties of the soil, which affect the plant distribution in Wadi El-Sheikh Awad during the two seasons. The PCA revealed high positive correlations among soil variables as well as among plant variables. Soil magnesium correlated highly and positively with the plant variables i.e., crude protein, water content, Chl b, Chl a+b, carotein and total pigment contents. The pH, EC, and Ca2+ in soil were positively correlated with all chemical composition contents of H. boveanus. Some metabolites in H. boveanus were significantly increased during the summer season compared to the other season, due to the activation of plant physiological stress tolerance mechanisms.
The Effect of Nitrogen and Moisture Superabsorbent on the Yield, Biological Traits, and Nitrogen Percentage in the Pumpkin seeds
Authors: Amjadian Mostafa , Jahan Mohsen , Ghalibaf Kamal Hajmohammadnia
Published: November 2021

This study investigates the effect of nitrogen and moisture superabsorbent on yield, yield components, seed nitrogen and biological traits in the field of pumpkin during two cropping years (2018-2019) in Kermanshah, Iran. The experiment was carried out as a split-plot based on Randomized Complete Block Design (RBCD) with three replications. The main plot factor was the application of moisture superabsorbent at various levels of 0 (control), 40, 80, 120 kg ha-1, respectively, and nitrogen fertilization at the levels of 0, 50, 100 and 150 kg ha-1 were considered as sub-factor. Results show that treatments significantly affected fruit fresh weight, fruit dry weight, leaf dry weight, stem dry weight, fruit number per plant, grain weight, grain number per fruit, grain nitrogen percentage, except for fruit number per plant. In the most traits, there was an increasing trend when nitrogen levels increased, although N2 levels of 100 and 150 kg ha-1 were not significantly different. In addition, increasing the moisture superabsorbent enhanced the mentioned traits. As a result, the combination of nitrogen 100 and superabsorbent 120 is the best and most economical combination.
Association of H. pylori with Serum Iron Levels and Some Risk Factors in Children Aged 1-12 Years Attending the Buea Regional Hospital
Authors: Nya-Nweme Akwo Mekalo , Enoh Jude Eteneneng , Pokam Benjamin Thumamo , Fominyam Boris Tangi , Assob Jules Clement
Published: November 2021

Background and Objective: Helicobacter pylori (HP) is a very common human infection worldwide, colonizing the stomach of 50% of the world’s population. H. pylori play a major role in the development of iron deficiency, chronic gastritis, peptic ulcer and gastric cancer. H. pylori infection is more prevalent in developing countries and its acquisition is predominant in childhood. The aim was to determine the prevalence of HP and its association with serum iron levels in children aged 1-12 years attending the Buea Regional Hospital.

Methods: This was a hospital based cross sectional study involving 189 children. About 2 mL venous blood was collected and analyzed using immunoassay diaspot one step H. pylori Test Device and spectrophotometers to determine H. pylori immunoglobulin G and serum iron level respectively. Chi-square and Odd ratio test were used to determine the association at 95% confidence interval.

Results: A prevalence of 31.7% (60/189) and 47.1% (73/155) for H. pylori and low serum iron level was observed respectively. There was significantly associated between H. pylori and serum iron levels, with majority (60% (36/60)) of the HP positive participants having normal iron level 60% (36/60) (P=0.007 χ2=9.91). A significant association was also observed between HP and Anemia, with majority (41.67% (25/60)) of those positive for HP experienced mild anemia (P=0.009 χ2=11.55). H. pylori was more prevalent among males 38.04% (35/92) compared to 25.77% (25/97) for females.

Conclusion: This study recorded 31.7% and 47.1% prevalence of H. pylori and low serum iron level respectively, in the studied population. Male gender was most likely to be infected with H. pylori infection and children of age group 5 ≤ - < 9 years recorded the highest HP infection. There was significantly associated between H. pylori and serum iron levels, as well as H. pylori and type of anemia, although majority of H. pylori positive individuals had high serum iron level and mild anemia. This may imply that HP remains one of many risk factors or comorbidities of anemia and abnormal iron levels.
Assessment of Available Micronutrients Status in the Soils of Melur Block, Madurai District, Tamil Nadu, Using GIS and GPS Techniques
Authors: Ramamoorthy P. , Nirmala Mary P. Christy , Saravanapandian P. , Gurusamy A. , Kumutha K.
Published: November 2021

A soil resource inventory was conducted at village level in the Melur block of Madurai district, Tamil Nadu to assess the micronutrients status in the soils and to prepare fertility maps depicting the extent of soil micronutrient deficiency/sufficiency using GIS and GPS techniques. Soil samples were collected at revenue village wise along with geo coordinates and analysed for available micronutrients such as Zn, Fe, Cu and Mn by adopting standard procedures. Based on the nutrient status, the soils were grouped as deficient or sufficient using the critical limits. Per cent deficiency of micronutrients in Melur block was worked out and the thematic maps showing status of different available micronutrients were generated. The results indicated that, Fe and Zn  deficiency is most prevalent in the soils of Melur block  in Madurai district to an extent of more than 35 per cent, followed by Cu (1.1%) and Mn (10%).
Performance Evaluation of Low-Cost Filter in Field Condition
Authors: Nagarajan K. , Ramya S. , Thangamani T. , Selvaperumal A. , Arthi T.
Published: November 2021

The parameters require for maintaining the crop's health and the integrity of the irrigation system has a relation with quality of irrigation water. In Micro irrigation appropriate filtration is very much important to prevent clogging. Filtration unit is one of the main components in micro irrigation system that too, Primary filter is more important to be installed along with the unit, when the water source is from open reservoir and other water sources. Though it is essential, the primary filter is not being installed by the farmers due to its high cost. Hence this study is an attempt to fabricate low-cost filter and to evaluate its performance with different filter media layer. A low-cost primary filter for drip irrigation system is fabricated. Different filter media layer like silex sand (fine silex, coarse silex), pebbles with different sizes are selected. The results revealed that the removal efficiency of filter using silex sand and pebbles were 71% in terms of turbidity, 78% in terms of total suspended solids removal at flow rate of 12 m3 /hr. This fabricated low-cost filter will be cost effective for small farm applications.
Evaluation of Heavy Metals and Contamination Status of Soil around Abandoned and Active Nigerian Dumpsites
Authors: Afolabi O. O. , Eludoyin O. S.
Published: November 2021

Aim: The study evaluated the heavy metals and contamination status of soil around active and abandoned waste dumpsites in Port Harcourt Metropolis, Nigeria.

Methodology: Five soil samples were collected at the topsoil (0-15cm depth) in a regular distance of 20m, 40m, 60m, 80m and 100m from the center of the dumpsites and control plot. The soil samples were analysed for heavy metals (Cu, Cr, Cd, Fe, Pb and Zn), pH and total Organic C (TOC) using standard laboratory analyses and contamination indices to determine the soil contamination status. Descriptive statistics involving mean and standard deviation were used for the data analysis.

Results: The mean concentrations of Cu, Cr, Cd, Fe, Pb and Zn in active dumpsite was 3.2616mg/kg, 0.3983 mg/kg, 0.2027 mg/kg, 6.5785 mg/kg, 2.6991mg/kg and 12.4111mg/kg respectively while that of the abandoned dumpsite are 1.3913mg/kg, 0.3693mg/kg, 0.0882mg/kg, 3.6235mg/kg, 0.4158mg/kg and 4.0140mg/kg respectively. Hence, the soil samples in both dumpsites exceeded the allowable limit of World Health Organisation (WHO). The order of heavy metal concentrations in the dumpsites was Zn>Fe>Cu>Pb>Cr>Cd. The contamination factor of the heavy metals follows order: Pb > Cu > Cr > Zn > Fe for both dumpsites. The degree of contamination ranged from (1612.51 to 2286.83 for active dumpsite and 26.14 to 641.46 for abandoned dumpsite) indicating very high degree of contamination. Modified degree of contamination ranged from 46.09 to 381.14 for active dumpsite indicating “ultra-high degree of contamination” and 4.36 to 106.91 for abandoned dumpsite indicating high degree of contamination to ultra-high degree of contamination. Pollution Load Index ranged from (5.08 to 8.12 for active and 1.63 to 4.16 for abandoned dumpsite) indicating polluted soil with various heavy metals.  

Conclusion: the concentration of heavy metals combined with the contamination indices revealed that the soils around the dumpsites are contaminated/polluted; hence, pose ecological and health-related risk.
Literature Review on History and Pharmacotherapy of Parkinson`s Disease
Authors: Supriya P. , Rajaram S.
Published: November 2021

Introduction: Parkinson’s disease (PD) is a slowly progressive neurodegenerative disease characterized by: Pill rolling tremors, Akathisia (inability to sit still), Rigidity, Kinesis (akinesia, dyskinesia), Instable (stooped) posture, no arm swinging in rhythm with legs, Sialorrhea Oculogyric crisiseyes are held fixed for a variable length of time), Nervous depression, Involuntary tremors, Seborrhoea and Masked facial expression.

Parkinson’s disease is a chronic, progressive, neurodegenerative disorder with an estimated prevalence of 31 to 328 per 100,000 people worldwide. It is estimated that more than 1 percent of the population over age 65 are afflicted with Parkinson’s disease; incidence and prevalence increase with age. There are numerous unanswered questions regarding the diagnosis and management of Parkinson’s disease. Surgical treatment for Parkinson’s disease is generally considered for patients who respond to medications but have intolerable side effects. Surgical options include ablative procedures, deep brain stimulation, and tissue transplantation. This review focused on History and management of Parkinson’s disease. The purpose of this literature review is to gain an understanding of the existing research relevant to history and pharmacotherapy of Parkinson’s disease.

Conclusion: Pharmacological treatment of PD should be tailored to the individual patient. Drug therapy is not obligatory in early PD; many patients can be managed for a time with exercise and lifestyle interventions. For patients with mild symptoms, MAO-B inhibitors, amantadine, or (in younger patients) anticholinergics are reasonable choices.
A Case Report on Permanent Dual Chamber Pacemaker
Authors: Bhonde Prajwal , Sawarkar Achita , Wanjari Mayur
Published: November 2021

Background: The dual-chamber, rate-modulated mode (referred to as DDDR) is the most recent cardiac pacing mode to become available. It restores both rate responsiveness and atrioventricular synchronization in patients with sinus node dysfunction and atrioventricular block. This pacing method combines rate-modulated dual-chamber and single-chamber technology. As a result, it is required to program both a maximum and a minimum. tracking rate and a maximum sensor rate, as in dual-chamber and single-chamber rate-modulated devices, respectively.

Case Presentation: A 55-year-old female was admitted to A.V. B.R. Hospital with a complaint of breathlessness on exertion chest pain last 10 days. The patient has had hypothyroidism seen 2 years. No history of Hypertension and Diabetes Mellitus, Patient was conscious and oriented, All the investigation was done. FORTIFY SSURA VVED DDDR pacing (MRI compatible) was connected to lead, P-wave 3:2- 4.0, R- wave 9.2- 11.5mV. Device positioned in right infra-clavicular pocket.

Conclusions: A 55-year-old female patient was admitted to the hospital with the chief complaint of breathlessness on exertion chest pin last 10 days. After all investigation patient was diagnosed with a case of permanent DDDR pacemaker. Now she is going to under a pacemaker procedure and treatment. Now patient prognosis is better than the previous and I advise the patient for the regular 15 days follow-up.
A Case of Budd-Chiari Syndrome – As an Unusual Early Manifestation of Systemic Lupus Erythematosis with Antiphospholipid Syndrome and Deep Vein Thrombosis
Authors: Dasari Gitanjali , Selvamani S. , Dhivya E. , Mohan Rao V. R.
Published: November 2021

Budd-Chiari syndrome occurs due to obstruction of hepatic venous out-flow which in turn produces intense congestion of the liver. Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE), which is an auto-immune disorder has protean manifestations such as easy fatiguability,  arthralgia, photosensitivity, malar rash, fever, alopecia but our case had an unique  association of  ascites and hepatosplenomegaly due to Budd Chiari syndrome stemming from the root cause of Antiphospholipid antibody syndrome (APLA) is very rare. SLE accounts for 40% of the cases of APLA. SLE presenting with Budd-Chiari syndrome as an early manifestation is unusual and is rarely reported in the literature. Here we report a rare case of a young female who presented with abdominal distension, abdominal pain and fever diagnosed to have Budd-Chiari syndrome as a presenting feature of SLE and on further evaluation she was also found to have  antiphospholipid syndrome secondary to SLE.
Huntingtons Disease: A Case Report
Authors: Meshram Khushbu , Sheikh Tabbassum , Kasturkar Pooja , Khandar Jaya , Sakharkar Shital , Sakharwade Prerana
Published: November 2021

Background: Huntington’s disease (HD) is a genetic neurodegenerative illness characterized by progressive nerve cell degeneration in the brain, mainly in the basal ganglia. It often manifests itself between the ages of 30 and 40. The disease is including inherited genetic genes, which means that the affected person inherits the gene from a parent who also has the same genes. In populations of western European origin, the incidence of inherited genetic diseases is 3-10 per 1,00000. In India, it is far less common.

Case Presentation: This is a case of a 57 -year-old female schoolteacher who was brought to our institution with a trembling movement all over the body and imbalancing while walking. The clinical presentation of characteristics such as difficulty controlling his hands and fingers due to involuntary, uncontrolled motions is used to make the diagnosis He walked without a cane and seemed to be in good physical shape, yet when asked to sit, he slumps heavily into the chair. CT or MRI scans indicate lacunar ischemic foci in bilateral periventricular white matter. Mild cerebral and cerebellar atrophy was present. Complete blood testing were also carried out.

Conclusion: There are currently few therapies available. The emergence of treatment methods capable of directly targeting HTT, on the other hand, signals a new phase in HD research. There is now more than ever a serious possibility of modifying and preventing HD.
Legislation and Regulation for Import Manufacture Distribution and Sale of Cosmetics in Sri Lanka
Authors: Akki Akhilesh , Bose P. Subhash Chandra , Venkatesh M. P. , Divith K. , Nihar Gorthi
Published: November 2021

The goal of cosmetics regulation is to provide Sri Lankans with safe and high-quality cosmetics that are equivalent to those in other nations. To accomplish these regulators and industry should collaborate to achieve common objectives. This category includes skin creams, lotions, perfumes, lipsticks, nail polishes, and eye and lip cosmetics. Face makeup, shampoos, permanent waves, hair colours, teeth pastes, deodorants, and any other cosmetics Ingredient intended for use in cosmetic items and gadgets, soap making Cosmetics that do not state that they are for human use are not considered cosmetics under the law. According to the Sri Lankan government, cosmetics must be registered before they can be manufactured, supplied, distributed, or sold. The regulations' goal is to provide guidance and inform marketing authorization holders and consumers about the regulatory authorities' procedures and criteria for determining aesthetic suitability, as well as the requirements for registration and how applications should be made, and how to import, manufacture, distribute, and sell cosmetics in Sri Lanka [NMRA].
Phytochemical, Antimicrobial and Acute Toxicity Studies on Methanolic Extracts of Citrus medica L. and Citrus hystrix D. C. Fruits
Authors: Ningombam Dollyca , Deliza Hidangmayum , Debkumari Bachaspatimayum , Devi Maibam Damayanti
Published: November 2021

Aim: The present study aims to investigate the phytochemical, antimicrobial and acute toxicity assay of methanol extract of Citrus medica L. fruit (CMF) and Citrus hystrix D.C. fruit (CHF).

Place and Duration of Study: Fruit samples were collected between February to August 2018, at the Department of Life Sciences, Manipur University.

Methodology: Phytochemical studies were conducted using Gas Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry (GC-MS), HR-LC-MS (High Resolution-Liquid Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry), Graphite Furnace-Atomic Absorption Spectrometry (GF-AAS), and Inductively Coupled Plasma-Optical Emission Spectroscopy (ICP-OES) respectively. The standard filtered disc-diffusion method was used for antimicrobial assay. Acute toxicity was performed using 423-OECD guidelines.

Results: GC-MS and HR-LC-MS analysis showed presence of Ranitidine, 4-Methylesculetin, Diosmin and Avobenzone in CMF whereas 9-Octadecenamide, Gamma-Sitosterol, n-Hexadecanoic acid, 2-Methoxy-4-Vinylphenol, Rhoifolin, Diosmin and Phytosphingosine in CHF. GF-AAS and ICP-OES study prominently showed Pb content in both the samples. Highest element in CMF was Pb (4.26±0.120 ppm) while in CHF was Cr (4.35±0.70 ppm). Antimicrobial study exhibited highest inhibitory effect of CMF against Staphylococcus aureus and Klebsiella pneumonia while CHF against Escherichia coli, Klebsiella pneumonia and Staphylococcus aureus than Gentamicin (p<0.05). No toxicity behaviour and mortality in mice were observed during acute toxicity study period even at a dose of 5000 mg/kg body weight. Changes in serum constituent level were observed however, no genotoxicity was recorded.

Conclusion: We concluded that CMF and CHF cultivation site selection should be the first step to avoid Pb content. The CMF and CHF have many health beneficial constituents. From this study also concluded that CMF and CHF may be a potential source of antiulcer, antimicrobial, antiarthritic, diuretic, antiinflammatory and anticancer effects. However, further study to understand whether changes in serum constituent level for prolonged period usages as medicine or nutraceuticals is highly recommended.
An Ayurvedic Perception of Primary Amenorrhea for a Blissful Womanhood
Authors: Annapurna R. , Thankachan Shyny , Kulkarni Bhagavan G. , Devi M. Girija
Published: November 2021

Amenorrhea is the absence of a menstrual period in a during woman's reproductive age. About 3 to 4%of adolescent girls suffer from primary amenorrhea. Primary amenorrhea is not a life-threatening disease condition, but can result in significant complications. Primary amenorrhea can leads to calcium loss which will result in osteoporosis. Osteoporosis manifests with no clinical symptoms, until there is a fracture and results in a reduced quality of life. 

Amenorrhea is considered as Anartava in Ayurveda. The concept of Anartava is explained in different contexts. By analyzing those contexts, we can infer that the main causes are Mithyahara and vihara (Improper diet and regimens of mother during the pregnancy period and the girl/woman during her reproductive period), Beeja dosha (Genetic deformities/abnormalities) and Dushtartava (Hormonal imbalance). 

Ayurveda is a science that focuses on the quality of living, aims not only in curing the disease rehabilitating but also in preventing it. A good progeny of procreation is a real bliss. In the present scenario, the Primary amenorrhea is one of the gynecological issues which affects the quality of life of a woman and has a wider impact on her physical, psychological and social well-being.  Because of the physical, psychological and social impact, it is very necessary to have a look at its causes for the better prevention and management. This promises a generation with better reproductive health.
Vesicular and Stealth Vesicular Drug Delivery – A Review
Authors: Rao Bandaru Lakshmi Narayana , Krishnan S. Parimala , Reddy Challa Balashekar
Published: November 2021

Vesicular systems (liposomes), one of several potential novel drug delivery systems, provide an advanced technology for delivering active compounds to the site of action, and numerous formulations are currently in clinical use. Liposome technology has developed from typical vesicles to sterically stabilised vesicles, which produce long-circulating liposomes by varying the lipid content, size, and charge of the vesicle. Several compounds, such as glycolipids, have been used to create liposomes with changed surfaces. The addition of the synthetic polymer poly-(ethylene glycol) (PEG) in liposome composition was a crucial milestone in the creation of long-circulating liposomes. PEG on the liposomal carrier's surface has been found to increase blood circulation time while decreasing mononuclear phagocyte system uptake (Stealth Liposomes). As a consequence of this technique, a vast variety of liposome formulations encapsulating active compounds have been developed, all of which have excellent target efficiency and activity. Stealth liposomes can also be actively targeted with monoclonal antibodies or ligands thanks to a synthetic alteration of the terminal PEG molecule. This article focuses on vesicular drug delivery as well as stealth technology and presents preclinical and clinical data for the most common liposome formulations, as well as discussing developing developments in this promising technology.
Effectiveness of Self-Instructional Module on Knowledge Regarding Selected Habit Disorders in Children among Mothers of Preschooler
Authors: Badwaik Aditi , Maurya Archana
Published: November 2021

Background: A child is unique individual. The childhood era is critical for the socialization process, which involves the transmission of attitudes, customs, and behaviour through the influence of family and community. The promotion and maintenance of a child's health is influenced by the family's cultural and religious beliefs, educational level, and lifestyle. Improved child health requires better education, nutrition, family planning, improved health behaviour, and increased use of health services. The form of the caregiver interaction has a significant impact on a child's behavioural development. Parents, especially women, who are emotionally present, sensitive, perceptive, and effective in satisfying their child's needs are more likely to have securely connected children who are more likely to meet crucial behavioral milestones as they grow up.

Objectives:

To assess the existing knowledge regarding selected habit disorders in children among mothers of preschooler.

To assess the effectiveness of self-instructional module on knowledge regarding selected habit disorders in children among mothers of preschooler.

To determine the posttest knowledge score regarding selected habit disorder in children among mothers of preschooler with demographic variables.

Methodology:  A study will be based on Evaluatory research approach with one group pretest and posttest research design. The impact of self instructional module on knowledge regarding selected habit disorders in children among mothers of preschooler will be assessed using non probability convenient sampling technique. selected 60 mothers of preschooler will be assessed knowledge regarding selected habit disorder in children by structured questionnaires and then self instructional module will be given to the selected sample developed by researcher as intervention.

Expected Results: The aim of this study is to assess the effectiveness of self-instructional module on knowledge regarding selected habit disorders in children among mothers of preschooler. Self instructional module will be useful in improving the respondents' knowledge.
Cytotoxic Potential of Ficus palmata Extracts on Lung Cancer Cell Lines (A549)
Authors: Alsaweed Mohammed
Published: November 2021

Cancer accounts for 10 million deaths globally whereas the treatments available either have several side effects or non-effective due to multi-drug resistant property of cancer cells for long term use. Therefore, it is utmost important to find safe therapeutic drugs that have cytotoxic potentials against cancer cells. Medicinal plants are believed to have lesser side effects with huge therapeutic efficacy. One such species is Ficus palmata which is known to have several medicinal properties and great antioxidant potentials. Earlier it was reported that methanolic extract of leaves (FPLM) and aqueous extract stembark (FPBA) of this plant have decent antioxidant properties. Therefore, the anticancer potentials of these plant extracts have been evaluated in addition of hydroxyl radical scavenging property. The results shown that FPBA represents higher antioxidant (IC50 value= 242.46±11.26 µg/ml) and anticancer effects against lung cancer (A549) cell lines (IC50 value= 69.74±2.12) whereas this plant extract have lower toxicity (IC50 value= 249.61±7.31) on normal cell lines (3T3-L1) which indicate that FPBA can be a potential therapeutic option for cancer and oxidative stress. The study concluded that the stem bark aqueous extract having therapeutic properties against lung cancer. It is to be recommended that the bioactive compound responsible for its therapeutic properties need to explore against cancer cell by evaluating various other parameters such as apoptosis, cell cycle arrest, and toxic effect on cell morphology.
Visible Quantitative Methods for the Estimation of Furosemide in Pure form and Pharmaceutical Formulations
Authors: Saleem Basima A. A. , Hamdon Enaam A. , Majeed Sahbaa Y.
Published: November 2021

Aims: Design of technical methods for the determination of Furosemide in its pure and pharmaceutical dosage form using spectral methods.

Study Design: planned and executed to estimate Furosemide by using Visible spectrophotometric in pure and pharmaceutical dosage form.

Place and Duration of Study: Laboratory of Analytical Research, chemistry department, college of Science, University of Mosul ,Mosul-Iraq, during the period of April 2021 to August 2021.

Methodology: Furosemide, the commercially known drug Lazix, which is important in the treatment of heart diseases and high blood pressure. This study was carried out using JASCO V – 630, double-beam computerized UV-Visible spectrophotometer, with 1 cm matched cell, and HANA pH meter was used for reported pH readings.

Results: The reaction between Furosemide and bromo-phenol blue, xylenol orange, and chromazorol S. The decreasing in the intensity of the resulted colored complex was measured using bromo-phenol blue, xylenol orange, While the increasing of the color intensity was measured in the method (C). These three methods were based on charge transfer reaction. The limits of Beer's law for method (A) 0.4-32µg. mL-1, method (B) 1-32 and method (C) were 0.8-32 depending on the level of concentration, while the values ​​of the molar absorption coefficient 1.4×104, 2.1×104 and 1.57×104 l.mol-1.cm-1 for the first, second and third method respectively. Sandel's significance also was calculated for these three methods, 0.0157 μg.cm-2 for the first method, 0.0236 μg.cm-2 for the second method, while the third method was 0.0210 μg.cm-2. The method has been successfully applied for the determination of furosemide in its pure form and in some of its pharmaceutical preparations

Conclusion: The proposed methods were validated in terms of linearity, range, Accuracy, precision, Specificity, Robustness. The proposed methods were successfully applied to the estimation of Furosemide in pharmaceutical dosage form, method (B) was experimentally considered as a best method depending on the best values of molar absorptivity, stability of the resulted complex, and the linearity of the method (B) .