bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
To evaluate peripheral neuropathy of ulnar sensory nerve through nerve conduction studies in Type 2 diabetic patients
Authors: Shrivastava Ruchi , Saluja Ajay , Sharma Brajesh , Dave Rashmi , Shrivastava Asha
Published: September 2022

Background: Secretory defects or defects in action of insulin precipitate a condition of chronic hyperglycemia known as diabetes mellitus, a metabolic disorder progressive in nature with long asymptomatic stage. Diabetic neuropathy is the most life threatening complication.

Aims and Objectives: Early detection of peripheral neuropathy helps to take remedial measures in controlling the progression of the disease.

Materials and Methods: Forty clinically detectable peripheral neuropathy Type 2 diabetic patients and 40 age-matched control subjects were selected for the study and nerve conduction test of ulnar sensory nerve was done and distal latency (DL), sensory nerve action potential (SNAP), and sensory nerve conduction velocity (SNCV) were recorded using RMS-EMG-EP-MAK II machine to predict the extent and type of neuropathy in diabetics.

Results: Significant difference (P < 0.05) of DL, SNCV, and SNAP of ulnar sensory nerve was found in clinically detectable peripheral neuropathy group as compared to controls. Predominantly, axonal type (loss of amplitude) of neuropathy was present in study group.

Conclusion: Electrophysiological variables of ulnar sensory nerve were affected in most of the subjects suggesting axonal loss and demyelinating changes in the nerve.
Pattern and Prevalence of Substance Abuse Among Medical Interns of a Tertiary Care Hospital; South India
Authors: Y. R. Niranjan Hebbar , Sutrave Ritesh , Hegde Soumya G
Published: September 2022

Background- Over the decades we are witnessing an increasing trends of substance abuse globally. Easy accessibility and work place stress adds on to the vulnerable medical students to indulge in various substance abuses. Here we aim to assess the pattern and prevalence of substance abuse among medical interns of a tertiary care hospital, Mangalore Karnataka. Methods- A cross sectional survey was conducted among consented 114 medical interns using a semi structured proforma in a tertiary care hospital, Mangalore Results- Prevalence of substance abuse were found to be 32% of which alcohol abuse was the highest followed by tobacco abuse and cannabis. Conclusion- Substance abuse was highly prevalent among medical students. Early intervention to curb the dependence pattern is very much essential as to maintain the integrity of medical fraternity.
Türkiye’ de COVID-19 Koşullarında Uzaktan Fen Eğitimi İle İlgili Bir Meta-Sentez Çalışması
Authors: BAKIRCI Hasan , KAYAR Sinan , CANCAN Murat , TOZLU İsrafil
Published: September 2022

Türkiye’de 2020 yılı ile hayatımıza giren salgın sebebiyle yüz yüze eğitim-öğretim faaliyetleri çevrimiçi ve televizyon kanalları üzerinden farklı bir boyuta taşınmıştır. Uzaktan eğitim yaklaşımı, salgın öncesinde yüz yüze eğitime katkı sağlamak amacıyla kullanılmaktadır. Ancak, salgın nedeniyle uzaktan eğitime zorunlu olarak geçilmiştir. Salgın döneminde uzaktan eğitim ile ilgili farklı disiplinlerde birçok çalışma yapılmıştır. Bu çalışmaların, güncel olması ve nicel olarak sayısının artışı meta sentez çalışmalarını önemli hale getirmiştir. Bu çalışmanın amacı, Türkiye’de COVID-19 salgın döneminde zorunlu olarak uzaktan eğitim sürecine geçilmesiyle fen eğitiminde yapılan nitel desenli çalışmaları sentezleyerek tek bir çatı altında toplamaktır. Çalışmanın yöntemi nitel araştırma yöntemlerinden meta-sentez olarak belirlenmiştir. Meta-sentez, belirli bir konu üzerine yapılan araştırmaların tema veya matrisler oluşturularak sentezlenmesi ve yorumlanması işidir. Bu yöntem kapsamında, Covid-19 salgın nedeniyle uzaktan eğitim döneminde, 2020-2021 yılları arasında Türkiye’de fen eğitimi ile ilgili yapılan 14 adet nitel makale incelenmiştir. Çalışmada incelenen makalelere “Google Akademik” arama motoru yardımıyla ulaşılmıştır. Bu çalışmalar; yayın yılı, konu alanı, araştırma yöntemi, amaç, katılımcılar ve veri toplama araçları ile araştırma sonuçları bağlamında irdelenmiştir. Bu değişkenler, tablo ve grafikler yardımıyla yorumlanmıştır. Bu çalışmada incelenen çalışmalardan, uzaktan eğitim sürecinde fen eğitiminde birçok sorunun olduğu sonucuna ulaşılmıştır. Bu sorunların, öğrenci, öğretmen ve ebeveyn kaynaklı olduğu anlaşılmıştır. Bunun yanı sıra uzaktan eğitimde kullanılan teknolojik araç-gereç yetersizliği, internet kesintisi ve öğrencilerin derse katılım oranının düşük olması gibi sorunların da olduğu belirlenmiştir. Ulaşılan sonuçlar araştırmanın amacı çerçevesinde yorumlanarak tartışılmış ve ileride yapılacak çalışmalar için bazı önerilerde bulunulmuştur.
POTASSIUM AND NANO-COPPER FERTILIZATION EFFECTS ON MORPHOLOGICAL AND PRODUCTION TRAITS OF OAT (AVENA SATIVA L.)
Authors: AL-YASARI M.N.H.
Published: September 2022

Potassium is the third essential nutrient of commercial fertilizers, which strengthens plants' abilities to resist diseases and plays a vital role in increasing crop yields and overall quality. Nanofertilizers offer benefits in nutrition management through their strong potential to increase nutrient uptake efficiency and release nutrients very slowly compared with conventional fertilizers. Potassium fertilizer and nano-copper fertilization effects on oat (Avena sativa L.) morphological and yield traits have been studied in the spring season 2020–2021 at the Department of Field Crops, College of Agriculture, University of Kerbala, Iraq. The said study conducted research with two factors, viz., potassium fertilizer levels (0, 80, and 160 kg ha-1) and nano-copper concentrations (0, 30, and 60 mg L-1) in a randomized complete block design (RCBD) with three replications. Potassium fertilization at the rate of 160 kg ha-1 produced the highest mean number of tillers, spikes m2, 1000-grain weight, biological yield, grain yield, and harvest index, with average values of 510.37 tillers m-2, 438.99 spikes m-2, 41.14 g, 26.52 ton ha-1, 5.85 ton ha-1, and 22.00%, respectively. The nano-copper application at the concentration of 60 mg L-1 followed by the values of 478.13 tillers m-2, 418.87 spikes m-2, 36.91 g, 4.69 ton ha-1, 25.25 ton ha-1, and 22.02%, respectively. The combined use of potassium (160 kg ha-1) and nano-copper (60 mg L-1) proved more effective in boosting the oat grain yield. Results revealed that the oat exhibited more favorable vegetative and productive development features after receiving potassium and nano-copper fertilization.
GENETIC ANALYSIS AND HETEROTIC STUDIES IN TOMATO (SOLANUM LYCOPERSICUM L.) HYBRIDS FOR FRUIT YIELD AND ITS RELATED TRAITS
Authors: JAVED A. , NAWAB N.N. , GOHAR S. , AKRAM A. , JAVED K. , SARWAR M. , TABASSUM M.I. , AHMAD N. , MALLHI A.R.
Published: September 2022

A study was conducted to determine the types of gene action of different yield-related traits in tomato and the combining ability in four advanced lines. The heterotic response in tomato hybrids was also assessed. Analysis of variance (ANOVA) revealed significant differences (P ≤ 0.05) among all the traits. General combining ability (GCA) and specific combining ability (SCA) for all chosen traits were computed using Griffing’s approach of diallel. Combining ability revealed the additive and non-additive genetic effects for all selected traits of advanced lines. T-1360 was found as a good general combiner for the number of cluster plant-1, average fruit weight, number of flowers cluster-1, fruit length, number of fruit cluster-1, and yield. The variance of the GCA to SCA ratio was found less than 0.5 for each trait, which confirmed the presence of non-additive gene action. The results revealed higher magnitudes of phenotypic coefficient of variance (PCV) than the genotypic coefficient of variance (GCV). The high magnitudes of heritability (72% to 92%) and genetic advance (36.63% to 139.72%) were found for the number of cluster plant-1, average fruit weight (g), the number of fruits cluster-1, and yield. Among all crosses, the cross ST-100 × T-1360 showed maximum positive heterosis over the mid parent (566.6%) and the better parent (455.5%). The identified tomato genotypes can be used further in different tomato breeding programs to improve fruit yield and other yield-related traits.
DEMOCRATIZAÇÃO DO CONHECIMENTO NO CENÁRIO DAS HUMANIDADES DIGITAIS FRENTE À INCLUSÃO TECNOLÓGICA EDUCACIONAL NA PANDEMIA COVID-19
Authors: Mércia Barbosa Malta Rocha Lidianne , de Sá Araújo Costa Cleide Jane
Published: September 2022

Diante do recente surto pandêmico pelo Covid-19, as instituições de ensino buscaram nas tecnologias formas para minimizar os danos causados à continuidade do ano letivo vigente, pautando seus processos educacionais em estratégias que agreguem significado ao conhecimento construído. Somado a isso, levantou-se, no meio acadêmico, reflexão em torno das Humanidades Digitais, considerando que a inserção do digital nos aspectos humanos, em especial nos ambientes de aprendizagem, permita à Educação mediar situações de ensino e de aprendizagem democrática, flexível, interativa e equânime. Nesse sentido, a questão norteadora desse estudo indaga: no enfrentamento à pandemia, os processos educacionais mediados pelas tecnologias conseguiram democratizar o conhecimento construído? A hipótese é que provavelmente há um hiato entre a urgência em incluir a tecnologia nos espaços pedagógicos e a importância de que todos os aprendizes possam ter as mesmas oportunidades de ensino para a contemplação da sua aprendizagem, visto que a pandemia ao tempo que despertou a relevância de inserir os recursos e artefatos digitais nos contextos sociais da Humanidade, também destacou as discrepâncias existenciais entre aqueles que têm ou não acesso aos mesmos. Frente disso, para responder ao objetivo geral dessa investigação, que propõe analisar se os processos educacionais mediados pelas tecnologias possibilitam a democratização do conhecimento construído frente ao momento pandêmico, a abordagem do estudo foi qualitativa com um delineamento exploratório, dialético e experiencial, por meio de uma revisão bibliográfica sistemática integrativa que levantou produções científicas em bases virtuais. Como principais achados, apenas 15 artigos científicos investigados obedeceram aos critérios de inclusão, sendo submetidos ás etapas da pesquisa e à análise dos dados. Conclui-se que em meio á mediação tecnológica tão evidente, é preciso considerar as desigualdades sociais, para que essa problematização proponha possibilidades de agregar estratégias direcionadas à garantia do acesso à Educação.
DIÁLOGOS AO VIVO
Authors: Lemes Guerra Junior Antonio , Castelo Bernardo da Silva Joelma
Published: September 2022

A extensão, ao lado do ensino e da pesquisa, constitui um dos pilares da Universidade, configurando-se como um espaço de promoção de ações voltadas, sobretudo, ao atendimento da comunidade. Nesse sentido, dados os benefícios decorrentes de sua execução, mesmo em situações adversas, como as decorrentes do contexto de pandemia, com a suspensão de atividades presenciais nas instituições de ensino, as práticas extensionistas devem ter seu funcionamento mantido, ainda que sob limitações. Partindo dessa premissa, este  artigo tem o objetivo de apresentar o desenvolvimento de práticas extensionistas com o apoio de tecnologias digitais, por meio da promoção de “lives” em redes sociais. Trata-se do compartilhamento de dados decorrentes da condução de dois projetos de extensão, coordenados pelos autores, professores de um Curso de Letras de uma Universidade pública, cuja dinâmica foi adaptada em atendimento às diretrizes norteadoras do ensino remoto. Voltados à formação continuada de professores da área de linguagens, tais projetos buscaram, nas redes sociais, alternativas para a produção e a disseminação de conteúdo, viabilizando a manutenção de suas propostas formativas. Mobilizando pressupostos teórico-metodológicos que versam sobre a extensão universitária e sobre as intersecções entre ensino e tecnologia, as análises se sustentam na exploração dos procedimentos adotados na condução das práticas extensionistas nos ambientes digitais, considerando as percepções dos autores quanto à avaliação dos eventos promovidos. Os resultados apontam, sobretudo, o profícuo deslocamento dos recursos de “live streaming” da esfera do entretenimento para a esfera educacional, universitária  e extensionista.
PROGRAMA ALUNO CONECTADO
Authors: Melo de Lima Danilo , Maria Lima Rodrigues Cibele
Published: September 2022

O presente trabalho tem por objetivo compreender os processos de estabelecimento e posterior descontinuidade do Programa Aluno Conectado (PAC) em Pernambuco, como parte das políticas de inserção de tecnologias digitais de informação e comunicação (TDIC) na educação. A análise foi construída com base em pesquisa documental e entrevistas semiestruturadas com ex-integrantes da equipe de gestão do programa na Secretaria de Educação do Estado. Tomou como base para sua realização a Abordagem do Ciclo de Políticas formulada por Stephen Ball e Richard Bowe. Se ocupou também de compreender o histórico que antecede o referido programa como parte do chamado contexto de influência, parte do ciclo apontado por Ball. Essa trajetória possibilitou estabelecer o paralelo entre os programas anteriores e o Programa Aluno Conectado, percebendo semelhanças e identificando possíveis pontos em comum entre no que diz respeito às suas respectivas descontinuidades. O programa foi gradativamente minguando ao ponto de ser descontinuado, deixando de atender centenas de milhares de estudantes da rede estadual de ensino nesse processo. Um movimento que teria feito total diferença nos desdobramentos do contexto de ensino remoto imposto pela pandemia da COVID-19. Entende que a criação e descontinuidade do Programa Aluno Conectado em Pernambuco tem relação com o cenário político, no qual a inclusão digital estava inserida em um contexto de direitos. Identificou nas falas dos entrevistados, entre outros, elementos de natureza econômica como fatores decisivos para a descontinuidade de suas ações. Por outro lado, entende que sua descontinuidade também tem relação com a não sedimentação desse discurso como parte do direito à educação.
PERCEPÇÕES DE PROFESSORES DE FÍSICA QUANTO ÀS TECNOLOGIAS DIGITAIS
Authors: Da Dalt Silvana , Garcez Mônica Regina , Liao Tarliz
Published: September 2022

Este artigo é norteado pelos resultados de uma pesquisa que buscou refletir e relacionar perspectivas e práticas docentes às tecnologias digitais. A metodologia utilizada desdobrou-se por meio de pesquisa qualitativa, em uma perspectiva de estudo de caso, cujo instrumento utilizado foi entrevista semiestruturada onde todos os sujeitos são professores de física e candidatos ao ingresso a um curso de mestrado profissional em ensino de física. Hoje em sala de aula, parte dos professores que lecionam física não possuem formação adequada na área, desta forma, a parcialidade do conhecimento na área corrobora para o distanciamento do uso das tecnologias digitais. O objetivo geral da pesquisa que originou esse artigo foi mapear se as concepções desses sujeitos sobre o conceito de tecnologia digital, suas reflexões, as possíveis utilizações que incidem em suas salas de aula. Buscamos investigar se suas formações iniciais promoveram tais discussões ou se sua práxis cotidiana foi determinante nesse processo, devido ao fato de vislumbrarmos a utilização e apropriação das tecnologias digitais, enquanto potenciais vetores cognitivos. Não obstante, apesar de sabermos sobre ofertas de cursos de formação que propõem a utilização das tecnologias digitais, constata-se que o uso dessas como meta final não é capaz de fazer refletir e mudar práticas tradicionais. Nesta direção, pensamos ser fundamental que professores em processos de formação aprendam e reflitam acerca do conceito de tecnologia e a respeito de seus impactos na sociedade. Torna-se ainda imperioso pensar acerca do ensino onlife pelo qual se consolide um (re)pensar via tecnologia digital, coletivo e planejado alinhado com as demandas sociais na contemporaneidade promovendo contributos a futuros cidadãos adentrarem a um mercado de trabalho cada vez mais competitivo e tecnológico, pensando a utilização das tecnologias digitais em suas vidas cotidianas e amparando-os nesse processo que os empodere quanto aos exercícios de sua cidadania em viés crítico, emancipatório e coletivo.
O USO DAS TECNOLOGIAS DA INFORMAÇÃO E COMUNICAÇÃO NA FORMAÇÃO CONTINUADA DE PROFESSORES
Authors: Alves de Oliveira Cícera Janete , Nogueira Amaral Fernando Henrique , Lavor Otávio Paulino
Published: September 2022

Atualmente em um contexto de educação que vivencia um processo de transformação, entra em cena o uso das TIC como recursos auxiliadores que além de implementar, fortificam o desenvolvimento do processo de ensino e aprendizagem. Esta pesquisa de natureza qualitativa, teve como objetivo realizar uma intervenção para fins de investigação e contribuição na formação continuada com professores de diferentes formações de uma escola da rede estadual de ensino médio na Região Centro-Sul do Estado do Ceará. No momento da intervenção foi apresentado as plataformas PhET, StoryboardThat e Padlet, nas quais os participantes além de conhecerem a interface, fizeram simulações e construções para a compreensão de suas utilizações. Para sondagem do conhecimento, foram analisadas através de um questionário, a validação para a necessidade de formação e estudos que proporcionem aos professores capacitação voltadas para a utilização de recursos tecnológicos no contexto da sala de aula. Os resultados evidenciaram que mesmo inseridos em uma conjuntura em que prevalece o uso da tecnologia, alguns professores acreditavam que, por utilizar ferramentas como computadores e celulares em suas aulas, estavam ofertando o uso de TIC, desconhecendo o propósito da utilização destas. Por fim, o uso das TIC modificou a concepção dos professores e com elas podemos expandir de maneira satisfatória que favoreça o dinamismo no processo de ensino e aprendizagem.
O PAPEL DA COMUNICAÇÃO SOCIAL NUM CONTEXTO DE EAD E AS CONTRIBUIÇÕES DA PEDAGOGIA UNIVERSITÁRIA
Authors: Ramos de Azevedo Maria Antonia , Catuzzo Teodoro Marcelo
Published: September 2022

Com o grande desenvolvimento das tecnologias de comunicação, no contexto do Ensino Superior, a Pedagogia Universitária não está alheia a todas essas mudanças. Instituições públicas e privadas, cada vez mais, lançam mão da tecnologia para expandir o alcance de seus campos de atuação. Na interface entre Pedagogia Universitária e Comunicação Social é que será analisada a Educação a Distância. Na direção da valorização das tecnologias educacionais, autores como Faria (2004) apontam sua importância na busca da qualificação formativa, o que evidencia mudanças do trabalho docente. Em contraponto, a tecnologia não pode ser entendida como a tábua de salvação no que concerne à busca da qualidade de ensino, mesmo porque não é a ferramenta que determina a forma com que o professor ensina, e sim, o conceito de ensinar no qual sua prática pedagógica está imersa (CUNHA E LEITE, 1996). Há que se levar em conta o processo comunicacional e as diferenças entre a educação presencial e a educação a distância. Uma revisão da literatura foi conduzida, para produzir uma análise dedutiva sistemática dos conceitos pesquisados. Caracterizando essa pesquisa bibliográfica, como um estudo teórico e de natureza qualitativa, foram obtidos 127 resultados; após os cruzamentos entre as palavras-chaves, emergiram dezessete teses e dissertações que unem a tríade. Procedemos à estratificação em uma amostra dos dez artigos produzidos na região Sudeste, pois esta concentra o maior número de trabalhos. Foram selecionados quatro que apresentaram maior correlação entre os itens da tríade. Concluímos que, podemos falar de uma tríade, mas, isso somente é possível se esta for perpassada pelas Humanidades Digitais. A articulação da tríade, mediatizada pela HD pode abrir um novo campo epistemológico, que poderá contribuir para o avanço da educação no ensino superior, desde que estejam assegurados princípios educacionais verdadeiramente humanísticos, transformadores e emancipatórios.
Discriminación indirecta en la incompatibilidad de pensiones de incapacidad permanente en el marco un mismo régimen público de Seguridad Social
Authors: Monereo Pérez José Luis
Published: September 2022

Una de las cuestiones que más conflictos plantea en materia de protección social es precisamente la relativa a la compatibilidad o incompatibilidad entre pensiones de incapacidad permanente. Aunque ya la doctrina judicial española había entendido que la regla general de incompatibilidad de pensiones resultaba acorde con el principio de "pérdida de una renta profesional" (por lo que no puede protegerse a la vez con la percepción de dos prestaciones que tengan la misma finalidad de sustitución), también había insistido en que ese principio únicamente operaba dentro del Régimen General. De este modo, únicamente se podría admitir la compatibilidad entre pensiones que pertenezcan a distintos regímenes. Empero, la cuestión se vuelve más conflictiva al confrontar las proporciones respectivas de trabajadores afectados y los que no en relación a la supuesta diferencia de trabajo entre la mano de obra femenina comprendida en el ámbito de aplicación. Por esta razón, a la luz de la Directiva 79/7/CEE, el Tribunal de Justicia de la Unión Europea da un giro de 360 grados al cuestionar la normativa española de Seguridad Social.
Discriminación por identidad sexual y derecho a la propia imagen
Authors: Preciado Domènech Carlos Hugo
Published: September 2022

Supuesta vulneración de la prohibición de discriminación por identidad sexual y del derecho a la propia imagen. Ausencia de indicios discriminatorios por cese en e período de prueba. Inexistencia de límites a la expresión de género de las personas trabajadoras en la empresa.

Alleged violation of the prohibition of discrimination based on sexual identity and the right to self-image. Absence of discriminatory circumstantial evidences due to cessation in the trial period. Inexistence of limits to the gender expression of the workers in the company.
Nulidad de la extinción del contrato temporal por vencimiento del término convenido consecuencia de la participación de la trabajadora en el comité de huelga: ¿se convierte en indefinido?
Authors: Nogueira Guastavino Magdalena
Published: September 2022

Cuando una trabajadora ha estado vinculada por varios contratos temporales con la empresa y se procede a la extinción del último contrato temporal por vencimiento del término convenido tras haber formado parte del comité de huelga, dicha extinción constituye un despido nulo si la empresa no le ofrece participar en nuevas contrataciones temporales y no demuestra razones objetivas suficientes y alejadas del ejercicio del derecho de huelga para proceder a la extinción. Por ello, aunque el contrato temporal fuera causalmente válido, su extinción inconstitucional aboca al empresario a tener que readmitir a la trabajadora en las mismas condiciones de trabajo que tenía anteriormente.

When a worker has been bound by several temporary contracts with the same company and the last temporary contract is terminated due to expiration of the agreed term after having been part of the strike committee, it constitutes a null and void dismissal if the company does not offer her to participate in new temporary contracts and does not demonstrate sufficient objective reasons disconnected from the exercise of the right to strike.
Videovigilancia y despido.
Authors: García Murcia Joaquín
Published: September 2022

Es válida la prueba obtenida mediante cámaras de videovigilancia cuando tienen por finalidad el control de la actividad laboral y están debidamente señalizadas.

Video surveillance recordings can be used as evidence of employee misconduct at trial, but the presence of the camera must be properly marked.
การพัฒนาแอปพลิเคชันเพื่อการสืบค้นอาหาร ถนนแห่งอาหารเมืองหาดใหญ่
Authors: Tunpanit Aroonrak , Bunnoon Patcharin , Suwanno Pichet , Madsa Taksuriya
Published: September 2022

ปัจจุบันการท่องเที่ยวอนุรักษ์ดำรงไว้ซึ่งวิถีความเป็นอยู่ระหว่างความหลากหลายทางเชื้อชาติและการผสมผสานวัฒนธรรมด้านอาหารเป็นมรดกทางปัญญาที่มีคุณค่าควรสืบทอดต่อไปยังชนรุ่นหลัง งานวิจัยนี้มีวัตถุประสงค์ 1) เพื่อพัฒนาแอปพลิเคชันถนนแห่งอาหารเมืองหาดใหญ่ 2) เพื่อประเมินประสิทธิภาพ         แอปพลิเคชันถนนแห่งอาหารเมืองหาดใหญ่ 3) เพื่อประเมินความพึงพอใจต่อแอปพลิเคชันถนนแห่งอาหารเมืองหาดใหญ่  โดยขอบเขตงานวิจัยในครั้งนี้คือร้านอาหารที่ตั้งอยู่พื้นที่ถนนนิพัทธ์อุทิศ 1 อำเภอหาดใหญ่ จังหวัดสงขลา เครื่องมือที่ใช้คือแบบประเมินประสิทธิภาพและแบบประเมินความพึงพอใจต่อแอปพลิเคชันถนนแห่งอาหารเมืองหาดใหญ่  โดยเครื่องมือผ่านการประเมินจากผู้เชี่ยวชาญจำนวน 7 คน มีค่าความเชื่อมั่นในระดับมากที่สุด ซึ่งกลุ่มตัวอย่างที่ใช้ประเมินความพึงพอใจคือกลุ่มบุคคลทั่วไปที่ทดลองใช้แอปพลิเคชัน จำนวน 150 คน  และสถิติที่ใช้สำหรับวิเคราะห์ข้อมูล คือ ค่าร้อยละ (Percentage) ค่าเฉลี่ย ( ) และส่วนเบี่ยงเบนมาตรฐาน (S.D.)  ผลการประเมินประสิทธิภาพด้านการทำงานของแอปพลิเคชัน พบว่าอยู่ในระดับมากที่สุด ( = 4.75, S.D. = .160) ในด้านการออกแบบพบว่าอยู่ในระดับมากที่สุด ( = 4.80, S.D. = .180)  ซึ่งสามารถแสดงตำแหน่งร้านค้าได้อย่างถูกต้อง  และผลการประเมินความพึงพอใจด้านการทำงานของแอปพลิเคชันอยู่ในระดับมาก ( = 4.44, S.D. = .181)  โดยนำเสนอเรื่องราวของร้านอาหารและรายการอาหารผ่านระบบโมบายแอปพลิเคชันได้อย่างสะดวกรวดเร็ว
IMPACT OF FAKE NEWS ON PEOPLE IN THE PAST AND DURING THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC
Authors: MAZARI ABDELFATTAH
Published: September 2022

If the Internet is teeming with resources, it is also a perfect vector for fake news. Google News, Facebook and Twitter indirectly participate in the spread of this misleading information. In this context, the term fake news or false information seems to have become a portmanteau word used to designate a heterogeneous set of inaccurate and/or misleading messages circulating within the public space. Disinformation is thus exacerbated by the way in which various audiences engage with it and amplify it, even unintentionally. The issue of disinformation within today's societies must be understood at the crossroads of human behavior (economic, ideological, political, playful motivations, etc. of those who create and disseminate erroneous information) and the technological and industrial specificities of new digital ecosystems. Within participatory platforms, the value of the content conveyed is now measured more in terms of potential for sharing, experience and connection, and less in terms of information. In this article, we will try to have a brief overview of fake news in the past, selecting a few examples from different eras as there are tons of examples of fake news throughout history, and during the COVID-19 pandemic, as today's fake news is different from the past in the speed at which it spreads and how it is used to influence the public.
EXPLORING THE USE OF WHATSAPP IN DISSEMINATING COVID-19 INFORMATION AMONG JOURNALISTS IN ZAMFARA, NIGERIA
Authors: GARBA SANUSI , NIK HASAN NIK NORMA
Published: September 2022

Uses and Gratification Theory guides this research to explore how journalists in Zamfara, Nigeria use WhatsApp to disseminate COVID-19 information to public. Despite some evidence from previous studies indicating that WhatsApp played a major role as a tool for communicating on health crises in African nations, such research in Nigeria is still quite scant. Therefore, the purpose of this study is to explore (i) why journalists use WhatsApp to disseminate information about COVID-19; (ii) how did journalists use it and (iii) how does WhatsApp help them in achieving their job satisfaction. 21 journalists with more than six years working experiences in communicating health issues were purposively selected for this study Findings revealed that journalists use WhatsApp because they are familiar with the apps, it is simple to use, and it is more effective than other social networking sites. They also disseminate COVID-19 news through WhatsApp groups and use hypertext to reach bigger audience. Majority of journalists found employment satisfaction through WhatsApp receiving work appreciation, frequent comment on news, and developed a journalist-audience network. This study adds to filling an academic vacuum in the use of social media in conveying health crisis in Nigeria. It is also capable of explaining how WhatsApp usage showed the social and psychological demands of journalists, their expectations in which indicated the required gratification, and other implications of WhatsApp use in communicating health crises.
CAREER PERCEPTION: GRADUATING TOURISM STUDENTS OF 2021-2022 DLSU-D IN THE NEW NORMAL
Authors: FANTILLO ELISA-MARI R , QUIEREZ RODA CAMILLA M , SARDIDO ELA T
Published: September 2022

The devastating effects of the COVID-19 pandemic also had an impact on academic institutions that offer tourism-related programs and students' expectations for their future careers in the sector. In order to significantly contribute to the creation of programs for tourism students in connection to their job options, the study examined and determined how De La Salle University-Dasmarinas, Philippines tourism students perceived their careers amidst post-pandemic. Using the mixed methods and the simple random and purposive sampling techniques, 105 graduating tourism management students enrolled in A.Y. 2020-2021, completed the researcher-made survey questionnaire to gather quantitative data and descriptive statistics were used to evaluate it and show it as frequency tables. The quantitative findings showed that: (1) Despite the detrimental consequences of the pandemic on the industry and being aware of other career opportunities and alternatives, students were driven by a desire to work in tourism and made their decisions as a result; (2) The majority of the tourism industry aspects that are seen as vital and have favorable perceptions are jobs associated with the nature of tourism industry employment; and (3) Participants identified several possibilities in the tourism industry and various prospects outside the field. The data may help De La Salle Dasmarinas University comprehend the decision-making criteria employed by its students while choosing a vocation. To help students make wise judgments, the report suggests career education.
BIODEGRADATION OF METHYLENE BLUE BY BACTERIA STRAINS ISOLATED FROM CONTAMINATED SOIL
Authors: ARIFFIN FAZILAH , CHE ANUAR NUR EQA MARDIHAH
Published: September 2022

Methylene blue is one of the textile dyes that are commonly used in the textile coloring industry. The discharge of textile wastewater containing residual textile coloring substances into the environment can lead to environmental pollution. Thus, bioremediation can be a solution to reduce dye pollution by using bacterial strains. In the present study, two bacterial strains with the ability to degrade methylene blue dye were isolated from contaminated soil. Both isolated bacteria were further evaluated for the dye decolorization percentage and the effect of abiotic parameters on bacterial growth. The isolated bacteria were incubated in a mineral salt medium added with methylene blue dye for eight days in static aerobic conditions. The dye degradation was examined by using UV-VIS spectrophotometer at 665 nm. The isolated bacteria were identified as Klebsiella pneumoniae strain UMTFA1 (EK) and Pseudomonas aeruginosa strain UMTFA2 (EP) using 16s rRNA sequencing. The biodegradation study showed that Klebsiella pneumoniae strain UMTFA1 (EK) and Pseudomonas aeruginosa strain UMTFA2 (EP) were capable to degrade 10.52% and 11.65% of methylene blue dye after 8 days of incubation, respectively. The present study may provide a basis for biotreatment and bioremediation of dye-contaminated soils.
EFFECT OF SAGO BARK BIOCHAR APPLICATION ON Capsicum annuum L. var. Kulai GROWTH AND FRUIT YIELD
Authors: MOHAMAD FATHI NOR KHAIRUNNISA , MOHAMAD BUKHORI MOHAMAD FHAIZAL , ABD AZIZ ABDULLAH SHARIFAH MONA , WAHI RAFEAH , ZAILANI MOHD ALHAFIIZH , RAJA GOPAL MELISA MALINI
Published: September 2022

Applying biochar in crop farming or agriculture activity generally increases productivity through improved soil fertility and water holding capacity.  However, there is a lack of empirical data on the effects of sago bark waste-derived biochar on the growth media of Capsicum annuum L. This work, reported the effect of sago bark biochar and acid-base treated sago bark biochar on Capsicum annuum L. var. Kulai growth media fertility. The plant growth study was carried out using completely random design experimental layouts with five replicates and 8 treatments at various biochar application rates (0.5,1.5, & 3.0%, w/w). Results showed that plant grown with 1.5% sago bark biochar has the highest number of the leaf (122.90). Plant with 1.5% acid-base treated sago bark biochar showed a significantly (p<0.05) higher number of flower buds (1.90) and stem height (69.00 cm) during 4 months of the vegetative period. Meanwhile, plants with 3% acid-base treated sago bark biochar obtained the highest yield of fruit fresh weight (67.64 g). In general, acid-base treated sago bark biochar application increase the yield of Capsicum annuum L. var. Kulai.
ANTIOXIDANT CAPACITY AND TOTAL PHENOLS OF WILD POINSETTIA (Euphorbia heterophylla) AS POTENTIAL TEA INFUSION PRODUCT
Authors: DESTRYANA R AMILIA , FAJARIANINGTYAS DYAH AYU , WIBISONO ARYO , WITONO YULI , TARUNA IWAN , BELGIS MARIA
Published: September 2022

The use of wild poinsettia (Euphorbia heterophylla) is known as a traditional medicinal ingredient. The potential of this plant is the latex which can be used as a protease enzyme and the leaves can be used as herbal tea or tea infusion. To provide the potential of dried wild poinsettia, the total phenols and antioxidant capacity were measured by the Folin-Ciocalteu method, and the antioxidant capacity was assessed by DPPH assays. Phytochemical screening of dried wild poinsettia leaves which were dried at different temperatures (50 ºC & 60 ºC) and drying times (2, 3, & 4 h) showed total phenols and antioxidant capacity which have potential health properties and benefits on human health, such as anti-inflammatory, antihypertensive, anticancer, and as antimicrobial agents. The antioxidant activity values varied from 40.07 – 56.50%, and the highest values (56.50 ± 2.35) were obtained at 50 ºC for 2 h of the drying process. Total phenols in those tea leave varied from 11.47 – 13.41 mg GAE/g. The highest phenol content (13.41 ± 0.30 mg GAE/g) was found in dried tea leaves which were dried at 60 ºC for 4 h of the drying process. According to the result, the significant inverse linear correlation (p<0.05) was confirmed between treatments of drying duration, while not in the temperature. Generally, these dried leaves have a high antioxidant capacity and total phenol content and may be an important food source as tea infused with antioxidant phenolic compounds to prevent oxidative stress diseases.
Knowledge as Play: Comics by Japanese Modern Literature
Authors: Frentiu Rodica , Ilis Florina
Published: September 2022

In the context of Japanese cultural postmodernism, the phenomenon of resuming literary masterpieces in comic book form appears as a juxtaposition with a specific purpose, resulting in a hybrid form which we would regard as komiXLit. As part of a specific way of knowledge, we interpret komiXLit as an alternative model whose characteristic is that of the combination of two apparently contradicting terms: the “high” literature and the manga pop culture publication, a cultural move placed by the Japanese publishing houses under the credo “understanding literature through manga”. Using the illustrative example provided by the masterpiece authored by Yasunari Kawabata Snow Country (1935-1937/ 1948) and its manga version (2010), with drawings by Sakuko Utsugi, the present endeavour proposes a reading in which the komiXLit version is interpreted as an architectonic structure inspired by the former, in an attempt to identify the dominants of the textual poetics. We propose that the term komiXLit designate the cultural and social phenomenon of resuming the masterpieces of the Japanese literature in manga (comics) versions, as a self-sustainable category within the genre, meant to complete the already existing ones: story manga‚ dramatic pictures, graphic novels, boys’comics, girls’comics, men’s comics, ladies’ comics.
Breast Cancer Is Significantly Associated with Cancers in The First- and Second-Degree Relatives in Ethnic Mizo-Mongoloid Population, Northeast India
Authors: Zodinpuii Doris , Pautu Jeremy Lalrinsanga , Zothankima Bawitlung , Khenglawt Lalfakzuala , Lallawmzuali Doris , Lalmuanpuii Rebecca , Zuali Lalfak , Ralte Lalengkimi , Muthukumaran Rajendra Bose , Varma Ashok Kumar , Zothanzama John , Senthil Kumar Nachimuthu
Published: September 2022

Background: High incidence of breast cancer among the endogamous Mizo-Mongoloid tribe stresses the need to explore the disease pertaining to the family history as well as other risk factors. This study investigates the association of risk factors and inherited diseases with breast cancer.
Methodology: The study includes 426 unrelated breast cancer cases and 810 healthy controls of female Mizo ethnicity. Association between reproductive history, lifestyle/ dietary habits, tobacco and alcohol exposures, family history in relation to cancer and inheritable diseases was assessed by univariate logistic regression using Chi-square tests and multivariate analyses using Cox regression.
Results: Age at diagnosis was highest between 41 to 50 years. Consumption of fermented pork fat, smoked food and Smoke-less tobacco, lower intake of vegetables/ water, having a first/ or second degree relative with cancers and inheritable diseases were found to be the major risk factors. Certain known factors were also acting as confounding factors.
Conclusions: The present study reveals that Mizo women with first- and second-degree relatives of breast cancer, various other cancers and inheritable diseases have increased risk of breast cancer. This study also highlights the importance of analysing genetic factors which can aid in early detection of inherited risk factors.
Queuing Dynamics and Beneficiary Satisfaction in The OPD Of a Tertiary Care Centre in Bankura, West Bengal
Authors: Biswas Atanu , Karmahapatra Tapas Kumar , Dey Surya Prakash
Published: September 2022

Context/Background: Queuing, a major problem faced by beneficiaries availing services in public health care system, may also have influence on the level of satisfaction among beneficiaries. Aims/Objectives: To describe the queuing dynamics in the OPD, to explore different factors influencing the level of satisfaction among the beneficiaries and their perception regarding possible ways to improve the queuing situation.
Methodology: A hospital-based analytical study was conducted in an OPD of Bankura Sammilani Medical College and Hospital, West Bengal, among 202 beneficiaries. Data were collected from subjects, selected from random queue in total 30 shifts (30 minutes each) on different working days, using predesigned, pretested, questionnaire.
Results: Queuing dynamics revealed utilization factor of 75%, while 25% probability of the system being idle. Only 39.1% of the subjects were satisfied with the service in Paediatric OPD, in context of waiting in queue. MLR revealed subjects waiting in queue for a duration ≤ 1 hour and those with > 4 minutes consultation time were found to be more satisfied.
Conclusions: Considering variable consultation time, arrival and service rates at the OPDs and resources, a well-planned system can minimize the waiting time and thus improve the level of satisfaction among the beneficiaries.
Knowledge, Attitude, And Practices Regarding Child Sex Abuse Among School Students
Authors: Purohit Ansh , Purohit Aashni , Shah Latika
Published: September 2022

Context/Background: Child Sexual Abuse is a broad term used to describe sexual offences against children. Both genders are at risk of sexual abuse. Very few studies have conducted to assess the knowledge among school students. The study was conducted for documenting knowledge and attitude of child sexual abuse and socio-demographic profile among school children.
Methodology: We enrolled 128 school students after getting permission from school principal. First, we had filled pre-designed semi structure questionnaire about their knowledge and attitude about types of touch and what to do if it happens. Participation in the research was strictly voluntary and all the data were kept strictly confidential.
Results: All the participants were girls (100%). Majority of our participants were of 10 years (95.1%) of age. Current study revealed that very few participants were knowing about good touch and bed touch. Most of the participants didn’t knew about the private parts of the body and similarly most of the participants didn’t knew what to do if anything happens to them.
Conclusions: Present study recommends generating awareness about child sexual abuse among children, parents, and general population, via training through well-structured program.
Association of Congenital Anomalies in Newborns with Maternal and Fetal Factors in North Gujarat Region, India: A Cross-Sectional Analytical Study
Authors: Thakor Nilesh , Nimbalkar Dhruv , Nimbalkar Pankaj
Published: September 2022

Background: Approximately 8 to 15% of perinatal deaths and 13 to 16% of neonatal deaths in India are a result of congenital anomalies. The objective of the research was to study incidence of clinically detectable congenital malformations in newborns delivered at secondary and tertiary hospitals and their association with maternal and fetal factors.
Material and methods: This study include all new-borns delivered at secondary and tertiary care hospitals in the Mehsana districts of Gujarat, India from January 1st, 2021 to December 31st, 2021. A total of 6900 consecutive births were examined for visible structural anomalies to determine the overall incidence and distribution of congenital malformations and their association with feto-maternal factors.
Results: Total numbers of malformed babies were 90 with incidence of 1.30%. Incidence of malformed babies was 1.54% among mother in the age group of 21-35 years, 3.57% among mother with consanguineous marriage, and 6.67.% among mothers with severe anemia. The incidence was 0.97% in babies <1500 birth weight, 0.97% among live births and 12.5% among preterm babies.
Conclusion: Congenital anomalies in newborns are significantly associated with maternal factors like maternal age, consanguinity, previous child with malformation, history of previous abortion and severe anemia and fetal factors such as stillbirth, premature babies, and low birth weight.
Child Vaccination Coverage in India and Its Impact: Evidence From NFHS-5 Factsheet
Authors: Sheetal S  , Khanna Saransh , Shukla Shivam Kumar , Mishra Sidharth
Published: September 2022

Background: In developing countries various childhood diseases lead the morbidity, mortality and irreversible losses which can be prevented by proper vaccination. This study was conducted to analyse the changing trends of childhood vaccination in India and its impact on childhood diseases and mortality, the trends in coverage of each vaccine along with identification of geographical areas of concern.
Materials and methods: NFHS data published by Government of India was analyzed to see the trends in vaccination coverage, female literacy, childhood diseases and under-five mortality, along with online database search for relevant literature.
Results: Total vaccination coverage in India has reached to 76.4% as per NFHS- 5 data. Orissa stands at the top with 90.5% coverage while Nagaland at the bottom with 57.9% coverage. Prevalence of childhood diseases and under-five mortality has reduced overtime accountable to increase in vaccination coverage as one of the major factors for same.
Conclusion: Despite improvement in total vaccination coverage, the goal of Intensified Mission Indra Dhanush of 90% coverage still remains unachieved. There is reduction in childhood disease and mortality rate, but the pandemic has adversely affected these advances. Therefore, immediate steps should be taken to gain the lost ground.
To be Smart, Music Teaching can be Different
Authors: Jiang Jia-dong
Published: September 2022

When music deep learning is brought into high school music classes, traditional classroom forms are far from meeting the requirements of music education in the new era. The music deep learning classroom supported by virtual reality technology can pay more attention to students' perception and understanding of music and the connection between music and themselves in the classroom with the help of various teaching modes. Through the study of virtual reality technology, information technology, the fusion of science and a variety of teaching techniques, from body design, collaborative knowledge construction and distributed cognition, scaffolding instruction, the micro genetic method, will be a brand new music classroom, music classroom and the process of situation have to free from traditional constraints. With the proposal of blended learning environment, the construction of music classroom will develop in the course of continuous transformation. Guided by deep learning and supported by virtual reality technology, music classroom will display strong vitality and vitality by integrating various teaching modes.
Syndromic Differential Diagnosis—Lung–Brain Syndrome
Authors:   Metro Infectious Disease Consultants, Fliegelman Robert , Hines David
Published: September 2022

The formulation of a rapid differential diagnosis can be aided by categorizing common clinical syndromes. Our review article presents a case of a lung/brain syndrome with a review of its most common causes. Cogent points for work up and treatment of each diagnosis will be presented as well.
Dual Antiretroviral Regimens for HIV – Here to Stay
Authors:   Metro Infectious Disease Consultants, Creticos Catherine
Published: September 2022

It has been twenty-five years since antiretroviral therapy (ART) for human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) became available. Treatment has evolved substantially over these decades to become highly effective and produce substantial improvements in morbidity and mortality for people with HIV. The standard of care has been three-drug regimens (3DRs) which include three drugs active against HIV, occasionally with a fourth drug added as a booster agent. Efforts to provide potentially safer or more convenient treatment regimens for people with HIV have served as the impetus to relook at two drug regimens (2DRs). Several studies have led to the establishment of 2DRs as real options for many patients. This review summarizes clinical data for the established 2DRs and explores some of the remaining questions and concerns about these regimens.