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3D-printed polylactic acid biopolymer and textile fibers: comparing the degradation process
Authors: Do Bem Natani Aparecida , Reitz Cardoso Flávia Aparecida , De Souza Paccola Edneia Aparecida , Soto Herek Rezende Luciana Cristina
Published: July 2022

With the advancement of sustainable actions in the textile industry, biodegradable polymers are considered a potential solution to environmental problems generated by plastic waste. In particular, renewable polyesters, such as polylactic acid (PLA), are the most promising bioresorbable materials for application in consumer areas, such as the textile industry, which is one of the largest segments responsible for waste generation. Based on these considerations, the objective was to investigate the degradability of 3D-printed PLA biopolymer, compared to the degradability of natural and synthetic textile fibers (cotton and polyester). The comparison was carried out with samples of materials degraded in soil and exposed to the weather for 120 days. Significant results were obtained for mass loss, as follows: 13.4% PLA; 8.9% cotton/flat, and 3.84% polyester/flat. As for the loss of area, the results were 46.5% for PLA; 15.4% for cotton/knit; and 6.25% for polyester/knit. The composition of the analyzed materials is one of the factors that can determine the period of degradation, since natural fiber fabrics present faster decomposition due to the presence of microorganisms. Another point to highlight is the material construction, as the knitted fabric is more unstable compared to flat fabric, its bonds tend to break more easily resulting in a different degradation process for flat, knit, and non-woven materials.
Comparison of the adsorption kinetics of methylene blue using rice husk ash activated with different chemical agents
Authors: Farias Josiane Pinheiro , Demarco Carolina Faccio , Afonso Thays França , Aquino Leandro Sanzi , Vieira Mery Luiza Garcia , Cadaval Junior Tito Roberto , Quadro Maurizio Silveira , Andreazza Robson
Published: July 2022

Activated carbon is widely used in several industrial sectors and has a high production cost. To reduce costs, different materials have been studied, for example, rice husks (RH). RH is an abundant, low-cost residue of the agricultural sector and can be used to generate energy due to its high calorific value. However, burning husk generates waste, the ashes. Thus, the objective of this work was to optimize the synthesis of activated carbon using pre-carbonized RH with different chemical agents as activators (KOH, NaOH, NaCl, H₂SO₄, and Na₂CO₃), at different particle sizes. Subsequently, Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FT-IR), scanning electron microscope (SEM), and energy dispersive spectroscopy (EDS) were used to characterize the materials. Of these, KOH was the best activating agent. The adsorption kinetics for the adsorbents was 30 min, reaching equilibrium after 70 min. Of the three fitted kinetic models, pseudo-second-order and Elovich best fit the data. The FT-IR shows that the adsorbents have oxygenated surface groups such as alcohol, ester, ether, and phenol. From the point of zero charge, the predominance of negative charges on the surface of the adsorbents is observed. Therefore, the activated carbon from rice husk ash (RHA) showed potential in the adsorption of the methylene blue dyes.
Critical assessment of restrictive socioeconomic measures taken during the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic and their impact on air quality worldwide
Authors: De Falco Anna , Baptista Ventura Luciana Maria , Santa-Helena Eduarda , Meziat Guilherme Carneiro , De Souza e Silva Lígia Campos , Pedreira Marcos Felipe de Souza , Gioda Adriana
Published: July 2022

The ongoing global pandemic of the coronavirus disease 2019 has been a public health emergency of international concern. Countries have adopted several restriction measures. Because of this fateful moment, it was possible to assess the effect of anthropogenic activities on air pollutants in an unprecedented way. This work aims to outline changes in the air quality levels of several cities worldwide after the COVID-19 pandemic. Data on the criteria pollutants found in these cities before and during the pandemic were used to evaluate air quality performance. The collection of most of the data was possible thanks to the constant monitoring methods applied in some countries. The severe limitation of people’s movements significantly reduced pollutants concentration, mainly due to the traffic of vehicles. Carbon monoxide, sulfur dioxide, nitrogen dioxide, particulate matter 2.5 μm, and particulate matter 10 μm (CO, SO2, NO2, PM2.5, and PM10) concentration reductions were observed due to more restrictive or flexible lockdowns. In almost all cities evaluated, WHO’s air quality guidelines have been achieved, except for tropospheric ozone, which has been increasing with the reduction of nitric oxides (NOx) emissions. The increment in the concentrations of the pollutants immediately after the end of the restrictions is an indication that control strategies must be implemented to improve air quality.
SIMPLE THEMATIC DEBATE AND DEBATE BETWEEN GROUPS WITH QUESTIONS: ARGUMENTATION TECHNIQUES IN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL FOR LEARNING ATOMIC MODELS
Authors: Lopes Bruno Elias Rocha , Gomes Beatriz Machado
Published: July 2022

Em ciência, o aparecimento de novas teorias inicia uma série de debates e discussões, até elas se provem verdade, demonstrando como a argumentação está ligada ao conhecimento e ao fazer científico. Contudo, o ensino de ciências distanciou-se disso, expondo essas teorias como únicas verdades, não passiveis de discussões. Objetivou-se desenvolver metodologias que aproximassem as argumentações científicas da sala de aula. Foram aplicadas aos 9º anos B e C da E.E.E.F.M. Cândido Portinari, Rolim de Moura – RO, onde foram aplicadas as técnicas de Debate temático simples e Debate entre grupos com perguntas. Em ambas as técnicas, os estudantes apresentaram diferenças de rendimento nas provas, comparadas ao bimestre anterior, um índice significativo de satisfação geral e apresentaram melhora na criticidade e abstração dos conteúdos. Logo, a aprendizagem de Ciências se torna efetiva quando aproximada do fazer científico.
Complications of Post-Partum Intrauterine Contraceptive Device Insertion
Authors: Ashraf Ayesha , Bari Usman , Khan Shahrukh , Khan Mohammad Mohsin
Published: July 2022

Objective: To determine the complications of post-partum intrauterine contraceptive device insertions in terms of frequency of bleeding and expulsion. Patients and Methods: A total number of 180 females aged 18–40 years with gestational age 36–40 weeks and having Hb ≥8 g/dl at time of delivery. All antenatal patients admitted for delivery to our hospital were counseled for PPIUCD. The PPIUCD was inserted within 10 minutes after placental delivery. Patients were called for follow-up after 6 weeks, 3 months and 4 months. Complications of PPIUCD were measured in terms of bleeding and expulsion rate within 4 months of follow-up. Results: Mean age of patients was 28.86±4.83 years. Mean parity of females was 2.13±0.90. There were 126 (70.0%) patients who underwent normal vaginal delivery while remaining 54 (30.0%) patients underwent C-section. At the end of follow-up period, bleeding was found in 26 (14.4%) patients after IUCD insertion and expulsion was found in only 11 (6.11%) patients. Conclusion: Post-partum insertion of intra-uterine contraceptive device (IUCD) is associated with acceptable rates of complications. In present study bleeding occurred in 15.27% patients and expulsion occurred in 6.89% patients after post-partum insertion of IUCD. Keywords: Post-partum intra-uterine contraception device (PPIUCD), Bleeding, Expulsion.
Impact of Diet on Dental Erosion among Adolescents in Lahore
Authors: Rashid Muhammad Waqas , Ehsan Aliya , Afif Sadia , Sarfraz Zenab , Shaheen Musbah , Tahir Anam , Tariq Amina
Published: July 2022

Objective: This study has planned to explore the dental erosion prevalence among adolescents and relationship of diet with dental erosion among them. Method: This survey based study was conducted in Lahore. Data was collected from government secondary schools of Lahore. After the approval of research study from institutional ethical review committee, data was collected from 150 students with an age ranged from 13 to 16 years from 5 schools after the permission of principals and parents of the students. Frequencies and percentages were calculated to report the prevalence of dental erosion among adolescents. Chi-square test was used to explore the relationship between diet and dental erosion. Results: Findings of chi-square revealed a significant difference between the most frequently preferred food and dental erosion among adolescents (X2=9.67, P=.000). Due to carbonated drinks, 26.67% students were having dental erosion. Dental erosion was found in 20% students who prefer artificial juices, 14.67% students preferred energy drinks, 4% students prefer tea, 2% students prefer coffee, 24.67% students prefer ketchup and 6.67% prefer processed foods. Conclusion: Dental erosion is 21.42% among school going adolescents with age between ranging from 13 years to 16 years with low socioeconomic status in Pakistan. Keywords: Dental Erosion, Carbonated drinks, Adolescents, Socioeconomic status
Hand Hygiene Awareness, Attitude and Compliance among House Officers in Public-Sector Dental Institutes- A Questionnaire-Based Study
Authors: Hassan Hammad , Khalid Saira , Rafique Aamir , Zahid Farwa , Khurram Maleeha , Khalid Ramsha
Published: July 2022

Objective: The objectives of this study were to evaluate the compliance of hand hygiene among dental health care professionals, to access different variables associated with hand hygiene and to identify possible ways of improving hand hygiene compliance. Methods: This descriptive cross-sectional study was done to access the hand hygiene compliance, knowledge and practice of dental house officers in public dental institutes using a questionnaire developed by the authors. Descriptive statistics and chi square test were performed and a P value <0.05 was taken as significant. Results: 88 dental house officers working in different clinical departments participated in this study. 90% of the respondents believed that hand hygiene plays an important role in cross infection control. More than two-third were aware of all the steps recommended for hand washing, but more than half were not following them. 60% of the respondents wash their hands before and after touching each patient. However, 30% wash hands after each patient and 10% only wash hands before touching every patient. Fifty-five (55.8%) of the participants routinely use alcohol-based rub for hand hygiene. There was a significant difference regarding hand hygiene training among different departments. (p<0.001) Majority of house officers working in prosthodontics and surgery had not received hand hygiene training. Conclusion: Hand hygiene compliance is found to be acceptable when compared with developing countries. However, there was lack in knowledge. Dental graduates should be made aware of CDC and ADA guidelines. Better facilities and instruction for dental students should be encouraged. Hand hygiene quality needs to be improved on an urgent basis. Keywords: Hand Hygiene, Dental Health, Hand Washing, Bacteria
Challenges Faced by PH.D. Scholars and Supervisors During COVID-19 in Turkey and Pakistan
Authors: Hussain Sajjad , Naz Madiha , Bibi Safia , Raza Hafiz Ali , Opoku Heikki Ofori , Khan Suliman
Published: July 2022

This study focuses on explicit written feedback from online supervisors to PhD supervisees regarding their performance delivered during the first wave of COVID-19. The impact of this exceptional circumstance on pupils' academic lives is wide-ranging. This situation has affected how students and teachers communicate. Given that online feedback and communication are new experiences for most students, the current study aimed to reveal the supervisee's and supervisors' perceptions of the communication and feedback process. The results show that professors and supervisors provide feedback on students' work and that teacher-student interaction is crucial for students' ability to improvise during performances. The outcome revealed several social, academic, and unexpectedly psychological challenges both supervisees and supervisors encountered when communicating online during COVID-19. Keywords: Performance, Supervision feedback, ESL, and Communication.
Rezension von: Bauer, Hermann, Ueber die älteste hohenlohesche Genealogie u. s. w.
Authors: Schönhuth Ottmar Friedrich Heinrich , Bauer Hermann
Published: July 2022

Hermann Bauer: Ueber die älteste hohenlohesche Genealogie und einige Seitenzweige des Calwer Grafenstammes, sammt deren Besitzungen, in: Württembergische Jahrbücher für vaterländische Geschichte, Geographie, Statistik und Topographie 1847, 2. Heft, S. 131-178.
Rezension von: Quast, Ferdinand von, Ueber Schloßkapellen, als Ausdruck der weltlichen Macht auf die geistliche
Authors: Schliz Moriz , Quast Ferdinand von
Published: July 2022

Ferdinand von Quast: Ueber Schloßkapellen, als Ausdruck der weltlichen Macht auf die geistliche, Berlin 1852. 32 S. 8°.
Rezension von: Krauß, Friedrich, Beschreibung der Mineralquelle zu Mergentheim im Königreich Württemberg
Authors: Schönhuth Ottmar Friedrich Heinrich , Krauß Friedrich
Published: July 2022

Friedrich Krauß: Beschreibung der Mineralquelle zu Mergentheim im Königreich Württemberg, Stuttgart: Schweizerbart, 1853. 54 S.
Competências do gerente de projetos: um estudo bibliométrico
Authors: Sposito Lincoln , Scafuto Isabel Cristina , De Assis Alves de Araujo Valdemilson , Ribeiro Serra Fernando
Published: July 2022

Este artigo teve como objetivo identificar a base intelectual sobre competências dos gestores de projetos a partir de referências das publicações neste tema. Como método, foi usada uma pesquisa bibliométrica de citação e cocitação, além de análise fatorial e de rede. Foi possível identificar dois campos de estudos: (1) competências e (2) desempenho dos gerentes de projetos, sendo que o campo (1) competências é o predominante com 41 documentos dos 45 selecionados entre livros e artigos relacionados ao tema. As principais contribuições deste estudo são a (a) identificação das principais competências do gestor de projetos e a (b) constatação da relevância de grupos de competências, tais como as comportamentais ou de características do gestor de projetos. Desta maneira, associa-se ao sucesso do projeto a atuação do GP considerando suas competências unitárias e grupos de competências.
La calidad de la formulación del caso forense en salud mental
Authors: Folino Jorge O. , Castillo Jorge L. , De Borba Telles Lisieux E. , Jiménez Jiménez William A. , Klenner Arturo , León Mayer Elizabeth M. , Melo Alarcón Claudio H. , Muñiz Alfonsina G. , Ochoa Balarezo Juana V. , Oleas Gallo Susana M. , Porteiro Maria F. , Velázquez Zilberberg Javier A.
Published: July 2022

Objetivos: Con la meta de contribuir al desarrollo del servicio pericial, se pone a prueba la confiabilidad de la “Guía para Comprender y Valorar la Calidad de la Formulación en Salud Mental Forense – TECF”. Método: Doce profesionales de la salud mental de diversas tradiciones latinoamericanas valoraron la calidad de diez informes periciales internacionales, psicológicos y psiquiátricos, utilizando la TECF. La guía cuenta con manual que describe dimensiones, criterios e indicadores para apreciar la calidad de la formulación forense. Resultados: Los indicadores de congruencia interna tuvieron rango 0,34-0,81 para las dimensiones y valor de 0,85 para el total de la TECF. El coeficiente de correlación intraclase de acuerdo absoluto entre evaluadores con similar tradición alcanzó valores de 0,72; 0,52; 0,76 y 0,77 para las dimensiones, y de 0,84 para el total. El acuerdo entre evaluadores con tradiciones disímiles fue menor. Conclusiones: La TECF resulta un instrumento promisorio para guiar la apreciación de la calidad y estimular el perfeccionamiento de las formulaciones periciales. Desde la métrica tradicional se recomienda cautela por el efecto de tradiciones prácticas diversas.
Mejoramiento del rendimiento cognitivo y plasticidad post lesional durante el tratamiento ambulatorio intensivo por trastorno por uso de sustancias. Reporte de caso
Authors: Hurtado Ana Karina , Irazoqui Gustavo , García Luciana , Groisman Rafael , Pavlovsky Federico
Published: July 2022

Las funciones cognitivas pueden sufrir deterioro en grados variables y diferentes factores modificables pueden incidir en su evolución. El deterioro cognitivo leve es un síndrome intermedio entre el deterioro normal y el más grave relacionado a demencia y dentro de los factores modificables relacionados a su evolución se encuentra el consumo de sustancias. Se han desarrollado técnicas de cribado con valor predictivo para identificar este deterioro durante la evaluación neuropsicológica. Se presenta un caso clínico de un paciente joven con déficit cognitivo leve y policonsumo que tras 24 meses de tratamiento en un dispositivo ambulatorio intensivo mostró mejoría en los puntajes de cribado cognitivo y las neuroimágenes. Al igual que en otras causas modificables, un cribado cognitivo temprano en pacientes con trastorno por uso de sustancias podría ser una herramienta para detectar otras dimensiones afectadas y contribuir con terapias específicas que promuevan la plasticidad post lesional y la mejora general del paciente.
Piper Cubeba
Authors: Singh Abhay P. , Agrawal Amit , Mishra Jai Narayan , Gupta Vishal
Published: July 2022

Plants are thought to be the richest source of prospective medication development. Since ancient times, medicinal plants have been utilised to treat a variety of ailments. Bioactive components, such as phytochemicals, are isolated from diverse portions of medicinal plants and used as traditional herbal medicines. These drugs are well-known in the modern medical system since they are made from natural ingredients, are considerably safer, more successful in curing various diseases, and have less adverse effects. Pharmaceuticals commonly use secondary metabolites such as tannine, saponin, flavonoids, alkaloids, and phenolic chemicals. As a result, several plants are used as medicine to treat various ailments. Piper cubeba (Kabab Chini) is a tropical medicinal plant that is found around the world, including Indonesia. Piper cubeba is a possible therapeutic plant with antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, antioxidant, anti-cancerous, hepatoprotective, nephroprotective, and antileishmanial properties, according to reports. The goal of this literature study is to describe the phytochemicals and pharmacological properties of Piper cubeba, a plant with a wide spectrum of biological activity.
study on the correlation between serum levels of fibroblast growth factor-19 and cardiovascular risk factors in patients with metabolic syndrome
Authors: Aruna S , Suriyaprabha P , Krishnaprabha Krishnaprabha , Sowndharya J , Suganya K , Shanmugasundaram K.
Published: July 2022

Metabolic  syndrome  is  a  major  global  threat  nowadays  due  to  urbanization,  sedentary  life  style  and  increased  incidence  of  obesity. FGF-19  has  recently  been  introduced  as  a  novel  marker regulating  metabolism,   reversing  diabetes  mellitus,  hyper  lipidemia,  hepatic  steatosis  and adiposity. Aim & Objective: To compare the serum Fibroblast Growth Factor 19 levels of metabolic syndrome patients with healthy individuals. To analyze the correlation between serum FGF 19 and the components of metabolic syndrome. Materials & Methods: A total of 50 patients and 50 controls were included in the study. After obtaining informed consent, anthropometric measures (Height, Weight, BMI & Waist circumference) were taken. Blood investigations such as FGF 19, TC, HDL-cholesterol were estimated and LDL, VLDL & AIP levels were calculated. Statistical Analysis: Student’s t-test was employed for the statistical analysis and data were expressed in terms of mean and standard deviation. ‘p’ value less than 0.05 is considered as statistically significant. Correlation between the measured parameters was assessed using Pearson’s correlation coefficient. Result & Conclusion: Serum levels of FGF 19 were low in patients with metabolic syndrome.
Prostate cancer screening awareness among expatriates’ adults living in Saudi Arabia
Authors: Saleh Ahmad M.
Published: July 2022

Background: Cancer is the second major cause of death worldwide. Early detection of cancer is a cornerstone of cancer survival. Cancer of the prostate is a major cause of concern for all men, as it offers a serious health risk, particularly to human males over 40 years. The main aim of the current study was to determine the level of awareness of prostate cancer screening among expatriates’ adults living in Saudi Arabia. Methods: A prospective cross-sectional study was used during March 2020 and January 2021; 337 expatriates' men were selected using a convenient sampling from shopping centers and coffee shops. A structured questionnaire designed included 16 questions, the first 4 questions designed to know the demographic features, while the other 12 questions concerned with the level of knowledge about PC and the level of awareness regarding PC screening. Results: Collected data revealed that 259 (77%) of the study participants did not have any information in regards to prostate cancer and prostate cancer screening methods. Conclusion: More than half of expatriates’ adults’ men have poor knowledge in regard of prostate cancer and screening. Therefore, Special attention should be paid for raising awareness about male prostate cancer and prostate cancer screening.
Morphometric analysis of cervical canal by computerized tomography (CT) scan in north Indians
Authors: Jee Kanhaiya , Yadav Yogesh , Kaul Nisha V , Pant Harshita
Published: July 2022

Introduction: Cervical spinal stenosis is a common disease that results in considerable morbidity and disability. It requires prompt diagnosis and treatment to prevent long-term disabilities secondary to irreversible spinal cord injury. The bodies of the cervical vertebrae are smaller in size compared with those of other vertebrae and function to protect the spinal cord, support the head, and allow movement of the head (in flexion, extension, and rotation). Material and Methods: This is a Case control prospective study conducted at Santosh Medical College, Ghaziabad and Mayo Institute of Medical Sciences, Barabanki, Uttar Pradesh. The present study was conducted in the Department of Anatomy and Radio diagnosis. Diagnosed cases of (Neck pain) with suspected cervical canal stenosis and facet joint arthrosis from OPD of Department of Orthopedics and Neurology of Santosh Medical referred to Radio diagnosis department for CT scan was chosen as subject. Result: In our study, results suggest gradual increase of spinal canal Sagittal vertebral body diameter (AP-V), from C3 (14.06±0.76) to C7 (14.44±0.75). Furthermore, in our study at the level of C7 (9.23±0.40) the Sagittal spinal cord diameter (AP-SC) increases and the smallest sagittal diameter of the canal were detected at the level of C3 (9.05±0.47).
Analytical method development and validation for estimation of dolutegravir in tablet dosage form
Authors: Pate Abhijit Nagnath , Barge Vijaya , Kasabe Amit , Kerle Vikram , Kulkarni Onkar
Published: July 2022

A simple, specific, accurate, and precise reverse phase high performance liquid chromatography method was developed and validated to analyse Dolutegravir Sodium bulk dosage form. Using Princeton C18 HPLC column separation was carried out. This was maintained at 25ºC temperature. Shimadzu LC -20A prominence with LC solution softwarering separation mobile phase consist of Methanol: Water (0.1% OPA) in ratio of  80:20 v/v was delivered at a flow rate of 1mL/min. Using UV detector analysis was carried out at the wavelength 254 nm. RP-HPLC method was validated by using various parameter like system suitability, linearity, specificity, precision, limit of detection, limit of quantification and robustness. The RP-HPLC method was found to be linear over the concentration range from 10-60 µg/mL (r2 =0.9998). Retention time for bulk Dolutegravir Sodium was found to be 4.383 min. LOQ of method was 1.3274 µg/mL and LOD 0.4380 µg/mL. Thus the developed RP-HPLC method was found to be robust which can be applied for the regular analysis of Dolutegravir Sodium in the bulk as well as pharmaceutical dosage form.
Obstacles in the growth of learning English communication skills for Arab students
Authors: Singh Abha
Published: July 2022

As we know English is a lingua franca. It is the doorway to the rest of the world. There are several hindrance while learning process for non native speakers. The main aim of the study to make Arab students familiar with the importance English language learning and understand their problems while learning foreign/ second language. This Investigative study focuses on the obstacles in the growth of learning English language skills. Consequently, it would also dwell on the problems that they usually encounter in the process of learning the English language, including all the challenges they typically deal with like problems in grammar, pronunciation, syntaxes, tenses, prepositions, among many others. Further, the case study would also look into the problems why students in Arab countries have difficulties learning and understanding the English language.In order to fulfill the objectives of this study, the researcher would be following descriptive analytical and constructive methods.The research would be ended with some surprising facts and results and recommendations.
Role of some proteins in resistance of clinical Acinetobacter baumannii isolates to imipenem
Authors: Kareem I Intidhar N. , Al-Hasnawy Huda H. , Ali Jwan A.
Published: July 2022

Acinetobacter baumannii is one of the ESKAPE pathogens which are the leading cause of nosocomial infections throughout the world. The aim of this study is to detect the role of Some Proteins in Resistance of Acinetobacter baumannii to imipenem. The research included the collection of 100 different clinical specimens of( urine, burns, and wounds) isolated from patients in Al-Diwaniyah Teaching Hospital for the period from September to December 2021. 20 isolates out of 100 isolates belonging to A.baumannii  were obtained. The samples were collected from different clinical specimens distributed as follows:7(35%) Swabs of burns,8(40%) swabs of wounds, and 5(25%)from urine, an examination was conducted for (8)Antibiotics by ( Antibiotic Susceptibility Test-AST ) on 20  isolates. The results showed that all isolates are resistant to antibiotics except for imipenem showed a sensitivity of 20% and resistance of 80% to imipenem. The results of the Minimum Inhibitory Concentration level of imipenem that were conducted for five isolates showed that all isolates are resistant to imipenem at concentrations of (128 mg/ml and 256 mg/ml ), while  2(40%) isolates out of 5 isolates were resistant to imipenem in the concentration of 64 mg /ml.
Histopathological changes resulting from the effect of nano-graphene oxide on the liver in laboratory rats
Authors: Abd-Alsahib Ehsan Faraj , Faris Satar Abood
Published: July 2022

The current study included the use of (48) white male laboratory rats, where the rats were divided into six groups, with 8 rats in each group. The second group with a concentration of 30 mg/kg, the third group with a concentration of 40 mg/kg, the fourth group with a concentration of 50 mg/kg, and the fifth group with a concentration of 60 mg/kg of nano graphene oxide. The sixth group is the control group. The results of the statistical analysis of the study showed a significant decrease in the average body weight. On the last day of the experiment when comparing between the control group and the treated groups, and the results showed a significant decrease in the average liver weight when comparing between the control group and the treated groups. Central vein, hepatic sinusoidal dilatation, hepatocyte nucleus replication, hepatocyte rupture, and nucleolysis As well as thickening of the nuclei in some hepatocytes, infiltration of inflammatory cells, hemorrhage, and dissolution and necrosis of hepatocytes. The results of the over-study by transmission electron microscope also showed changes at the cellular level, represented by the rupture of the nucleus and cytoplasm, in addition to the dissolution of the nucleus.
Social emotional learning
Authors: Singla Anshu , Prashar Babita
Published: July 2022

Understanding the need of Social Emotional Learning (SEL) for success of students in schools and life, SEL programs have taken focus of Policy makers and educationists throughout the world. Lot of work is being done for SEL of students in developed countries, but in India designing special programs for developing SEL is at back foot. Some private schools, which charge heavy fees may be working for SEL development of students by hiring some agencies or NGOs. Authors are interested to know about the status of government schools, which cater more than 50% of population, what steps are being taken by government for SEL of students studying in Government schools. The best way to know about Government intervention for SEL is to go through various policies and programs being run in India by Government, related to education.In this context, we first analyzed National Educational Policy NEP2020. It says that for holistic development of students, social emotional learning is mandatory. SEL is not only important for students, but for educators also, so teachers’ trainings must have component of SEL. Authors have gone through integrated teachers’ training program NISHTHA, a national level program by NCERT.
Effect of adding sunflower seeds in broiler diet on serum lipids profile and some productive performance
Authors: Alkhatib Mussa M. , Mohmmad Mayada Fadil
Published: July 2022

The study determined the effect of the addition of 10,20 and 30 gm/kg of sunflower seeds (kernel) to diets for broiler chickens during 1–35 days of age on the blood serum chemistry. One hundred twenty one-day-old broiler chickens were assigned to eight groups (treatments) with two replicates (15 birds per cage). The experiment lasted 5weeks. Broiler chickens receiving diets supplemented with sunflower seeds (kernel). blood biochemical responses of broiler chicks to dietary supplementation with sunflower seeds (kernel) significantly increased HDL, phospholipids and decreased cholesterol, LDL of blood serum in broiler chicks. Adding sunflower seeds to broiler diet lead to improvement the productive parameter (body weight gain, live body weight ,feed intake and feed conversion ratio).
Assessment of depression, anxiety, stress, and sleep in the vertigo patients
Authors: Siva Kumar M , Anbarasi C. P , Elavar Kuzhali S , Thamarai Selvi V , Goothy Sai Sailesh Kumar , Choudhary Anita
Published: July 2022

Background: Dysfunction of the vestibular system was linked with the development of psychological and sleep disorders. Vertigo is one of the most common clinical syndromes with a five percent prevalence in the adult population. Aim and Objective: To determine the depression, anxiety, stress, and sleep in vertigo patients. Material and Methods: A total of 50 male and female vertigo patients were part of the study after obtaining informed consent. Age and gender-matched 50 controls were also recruited. After recruitment, the participants underwent a general physical examination and filling out the questionnaires. Results: Age was not significantly different between the groups. Higher scores of depression were present in the cases when compared to the control group. Higher levels of anxiety were observed in the cases when compared with the control group. Significantly higher levels of stress scores were observed in the cases when compared to the control group. Significantly higher scores of insomnia were observed in the cases when compared with the control group. Conclusion: The present study results explain that there were significantly higher scores of depression, anxiety, stress, and insomnia scores in the participants of the cases group when compared with the control group.
Molecular prevalence of Entamoeba species in a cohort of Egyptians
Authors: Ibrahim Mo`men Abd-Ellatif , Hassan Khairy A. M. , Nasr Adel O. H. Seif El , Saadawy Ahmed S. K. Al , El-Wakil Eman S. , El-Badry Ayman A.
Published: July 2022

Background and objective: Intestinal and extraintestinal amebiasis is caused by the protozoan parasite Entamoeba (E.) histolytica, it is of considerable morbidity and mortality in developing countries. E.histoltica complex species includes E.histolytica, E. moshkovskii and E. dispar are morphologically indistinctable. The current study goal was to use molecular assays to detect the true prevalence of E. histolytica  complex species among a cohort of Egyptians. Methods:  A single stool specimen was collected from 133 patients, examined coproscopically before and after concentration. DNA was extracted from microscopically positive stool specimens for E. histolytica complex species were molecularly idenitified using multiplex PCR. Results: The  coroscopic prevalence of intestinal parasites was 51.1% (68/133) of them 30 cases had E.histolytica complex (22.6%; 30/133). Among coproscopically positive samples, E. dispar was the most common parasite (63.3%;  19/30),  followed by  E.  histolytica  (23.4%;  7/30) and E. moshkovskii  (13.3%;  4/30). There was statistical significance association between sociodemographic characteristics and Entamoeba species in asymptomatic individuals, while in the symptomatic individual, only age groups were stastically significant. Conclusion: E.dispar is the predominant Entamoeba species among studied individuals. There is a need for molecular diagnosis of Entamoeba to determine the true prevalence of E. histolytica and avoid overmedication.
impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on antimicrobial resistance at Dr. Soetomo Academic Hospital of Surabaya
Authors: Indrasari Diani Dwi , Koendhori Eko Budi , Kuntaman Kuntaman
Published: July 2022

The coronavirus disease-2019 pandemic promote antibiotic resistance in bacteria due to overuse of antibiotics, and inhibit the spread of antibiotic-resistant bacteria due to numerous transmission control methods. The research is observational analytic with retrospective approach, aims to compare microorganism profile data, prevalence of multidrug-resistant microorganisms, and susceptibility patterns in patients treated at Dr. Soetomo Surabaya Hospital before and during the pandemic. The most species isolated before the pandemic: E. coli, K. pneumoniae, P. aeruginosa, S. aureus, A. baumannii, and Candida spp. The prevalence of multidrug resistant microorganisms before the pandemic: MRSA 28.4%, VRSA 3.57%, VRE 15.41%, ESBL 49.5% and carbapenem resistant 20.56%. The most species isolated during the pandemic: K. pneumoniae, E. coli, Candida spp, P. aeruginosa, A. baumannii, and S. aureus. Prevalence of multidrug resistant microorganisms during the pandemic: MRSA 29.3%, VRSA 1.5%, VRE 21.05%, ESBL 48.82% and carbapenem resistant 25.97%. The microorganism profiles are different before and during the pandemic, significant decrease in the prevalence of E. coli and S. aureus, significant increase in Candida spp. and carbapenem-resistant Enterobacteriaceae, particularly E. coli, E. cloacae, and Citrobacter spp, and significant alterations of susceptibility patterns in S. aureus, K. pneumoniae, E. coli, A. baumannii, and P. aeruginosa.
Incidence of Piriformis Tightness and to determine correlation with gluteus medius weakness in Indian IT – Professionals
Authors: Dahiya Trived , Verma Taruna , Fatima Ambreen , Verma Rituraj , Bhushan Bharat
Published: July 2022

Background: The usage of computers is rising in every field of work, mainly in IT professionals where a professional sit in a computer for long period of time. This increases the prevalence of musculoskeletal disorders, like low back pain and neck pain. Continues sitting for long period of time can cause tightness in piriformis muscle and can lead to piriformis syndrome and it can also affect the other hip muscles to become weak, and ultimately it can cause low back pain. Weak Gluteus Medius muscle was also found in the peoples suffering from low back pain and continues sitting. This study aims to identify the incidences of piriformis muscle tightness and to determine correlation with gluteus medius weakness. This study is based on an observational based design, 100 IT professionals were taken randomly. Method: IT professionals (n=100) registered during this study & on the basis of inclusion & exclusion criteria they are evaluated. The collected data is obtained by performing piriformis stretch test for checking tightness of piriformis & Manual muscle testing of Glutes Medius. Result: Out of 100 subjects 68% of the subjects are clinically diagnosed with piriformis muscle tightness & 37% subjects are having weak gluteus medius muscle.
The influence of subtalar axis orientation on the foot posture of older adults in a closed kinetic chain
Authors: Avidos Liliana Marta Mirra Araújo , Diz José Carlos Gomez , Ribeiro Fernanda Nunes , Padin-Iruegas Maria Elena , Neves José Maia
Published: July 2022

Objectives: This study compared the influence of subtalar axis position on foot behavior in a closed kinetic chain in older and younger adults. Methods: The sample included 50 older adults and a control group of 50 younger adults. The variables were initially analyzed for both feet together, and were later analyzed separately, comparing each foot (right and left) between groups. Range of motion was assessed by validated goniometric procedures: the position of subtalar axis was evaluated by the palpation technique, while the Foot Posture Index was used to assess behavior in a closed kinetic chain. Student’s t-test / Mann-Whitney test compared the main variables according to sample distribution, while Student’s t-test / Wilcoxon test was used for paired samples. A standardized Haberman residuals test was also used to determine the connection between the position of subtalar joint axis and the Foot Posture Index. Results: Data from the right and left feet were similar for all variables. The older group had reduced mobility in the ankle and first metatarsophalangeal joint (5.42º [SD (Standard Deviation), 4.49] and 76.12º [SD, 19.24], respectively) with statistically significant values, (p < 0.001). The difference in subtalar axis position was not significant (p = 0.788), with more internal deviations in both groups. There was a significant difference in Foot Posture Index (p = 0.006, by applying the chi-square test), with the normal position more prevalent in the older group and the prone position more prevalent in the younger group. Conclusions: Regarding internal deviations in the subtalar joint axis, the older group had a higher frequency of feet in the normal position, while the younger group had a higher frequency of feet in the prone position which, in this case, agrees with the rotational balance theory. For the normal axis position, a higher frequency of normal position was found in both groups. Regarding external deviations of the subtalar joint axis, neither group followed the pattern expected in rotational balance theory. The most consistent connection in the older group was between external axis position and supine foot position, whereas in the younger group it was between normal axis position and normal foot position.
Pengungkapan Corporate Social Responsibility Sebagai Bentuk Komunikasi Citra Perusahaan
Authors: Aryawati Ni Putu Ari , Suardana I Ketut Putu
Published: July 2022

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menguji pengungkapan corporate social responsibility sebagai bentuk legitimasi citra perusahaan pada perusahaan go public. Berdasarkan teori legitimasi, diduga perusahaan menggunakan pengungkapan corporate social responsibility (CSR) dalam rangka menjaga citra (image) di masyarakat. Sampel penelitian terdiri dari perusahaan manufaktur yang terdaftar di Bursa Efek Indonesia tahun 2018-2020. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa semakin detail dan tinggi pengungkapan corporate social responsibility perusahaan maka semakin tinggi citra perusahaan. Hasil ini memberikan dukungan untuk teori legitimasi bahwa perusahaan mendapat dukungan dari lingkungannya.
BYD Financial Statement Performance Study
Authors: Qu Mengjie
Published: July 2022

In the context of carbon neutrality and carbon peaking, BYD, as a representative of new energy vehicle enterprises, actively responds to the national strategy to develop green technology products such as photovoltaic, energy storage, cloud rail, etc., to open up the various links of energy acquisition, storage and application, and the company's market value reaches 778 billion in 2021. This paper analyzes its financial data before and after the development of new energy business, it can be found that BYD has a large amount of receivables, and the asset structure is not reasonable, there is a high financial risk; net sales margin and return on net assets have not yet formed a leading position in the industry; but the growth ability maintains a more prominent position in the industry. Although BYD was in a short "slump" at the beginning of the new energy industry, mainly due to the general rise of raw materials under the premise of more stable operating income, net profit declined; the new energy subsidies to retreat on net profit had a negative effect, but the relevant data will be more real; increased investment in research and development, expansion of industrial scale for its temporary financial pressure, but laid the foundation for occupying more market share later.
Challenges Faced by Individualism under Confucian Role Ethics
Authors: Qin Jiahui
Published: July 2022

Roger T. Ames Philosopher is a famous philosopher who promotes the cultural exchange between China and the West. In his view, Confucianism in China can help the western ideological world get out of the stagnant predicament and move towards new development. Starting from the viewpoint of Confucian Role Ethics on the doctrinal individualism in the West, this paper analyses the viewpoint of Roger Ames Philosophy on the doctrinal individualism and the necessity of the transition from Western individualism to Confucian Role Ethics.
Erythrodecton G. Thor (Lichenized Ascomycetes), a new generic record for India
Authors: Singh K. , Ram T.A.M. , Sinha Gopal
Published: July 2022

The paper records the occurrence of Erythrodecton malacum (Kremp.) G. Thor, an interesting species of lichen in the family Roccellaceae as new generic and specific record for India.
C60: Kyste du tractus thyréoglosse : A propos d’un cas
Authors: Seck M , Touré AO , Cissé M , Diouf A , Thiam O , Gueye ML , Ka O , Dieng M
Published: July 2022

INTRODUCTION : Le kyste du tractus thyréoglosse (KTT) est une pathologie thyroïdienne rare. Le but de ce travail est de discuter les aspects diagnostiques et chirurgicaux du KTT, à partir d’une observation. OBSERVATION : Il s’agit d’une patiente de 35 ans, sans antécédents pathologiques, qui a consulté pour la prise en charge d’une tuméfaction cervicale antérieure évoluant depuis deux ans environ. Cette tuméfaction était indolore et n’était pas associée à des troubles digestifs telle qu’une dysphagie ou respiratoires telle qu’une dyspnée et elle a rapporté un état général conservé. L’examen a retrouvé un bon état général, une tuméfaction cervicale antérieure haute, ferme, mobile par rapport au plan superficiel et ascensionne avec la traction de la langue. Il n’y avait pas d’adénopathies cervicales et le reste de l’examen était sans particularité. L’échographie a retrouvé une masse supra-isthmique, indépendante de la glande thyroïde qui était normale. Le bilan thyroïdien (TSH ultrasensible et T4 libre) était normal. Elle a bénéficié d’une cervicotomie qui a montré à l’exploration une lésion tumorale sus-isthmique, avec une thyroïde sans anomalie macroscopique. Une exérèse était réalisée selon la technique de Sistrunk et les suites opératoires étaient simples. L’examen de la pièce opératoire a confirmé le diagnostic. CONCLUSION : Le kyste du tractus thyréoglosse est une tumeur rare dont le traitement chirurgical optimal repose sur une bonne connaissance de sa naissance embryologique.
C66: Impact et analyses des facteurs pronostiques chez les patients atteints de carcinome épidermoïde de l'œsophage non métastatiques : Etude rétrospective monocentrique
Authors: Keita M , Bah M , Koundouno AM , Diallo M , Camara A , Condé IK , Shen W , Traoré B
Published: July 2022

INTRODUCTION : De nombreux facteurs pronostiques ont été décrit pour les cancers de l’œsophage avec des stades différents, en particuliers ceux présentant des métastases ganglionnaires. Notre objectif était d’étudié l'impact des facteurs locaux liés à la tumeur sur le pronostic des patients atteints de carcinomes épidermoïdes de l'œsophage non métastatiques. MATERIELS ET METHODES : Nous avons revu rétrospectivement les données de 278 patients consécutifs atteints de carcinomes épidermoïdes de l'œsophage entre Janvier 2009 et Décembre 2016. Les facteurs pronostiques tels que le volume du GTV, le diamètre maximal du GTV et la longueur du GTV ont été analysés. RESULTATS : Les résultats de l'analyse de la courbe ROC ont montré que la valeur critique pronostique du volume du GTV, du diamètre maximal du GTV, de la longueur du GTV et de la longueur du transit baryté étaient respectivement de 27,98 cm3, 1,80 cm et 5,85 cm et 4,25 cm. L'analyse univariée a montré que le volume du GTV (p=0,0184), le diamètre maximal du GTV (p=0,0246), la longueur du GTV (p=0,0035) et la longueur du transit baryté (p=0,0004) étaient les facteurs pronostiques de survie. La longueur du transit baryté (p=0,0149) était le seul facteur pronostique du contrôle local. L'analyse multivariée a montré que la longueur du transit baryté (p=0,0013), le diamètre maximal du GTV (p=0,0047) et la longueur du GTV (p=0,0032) étaient les facteurs pronostiques indépendants associés à la survie. La longueur du transit baryté (p=0,0037) était le facteur pronostique indépendant pour le contrôle local. CONCLUSION : La longueur de la lésion œsophagienne était le principal facteur pronostique lié aux patients atteints de carcinomes épidermoïdes de l'œsophage non métastatiques, par conséquent, nous suggérons que les médecins accordent suffisamment d'attention et un traitement actif aux patients avec un long transit baryté.
Collaborative practices and Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer or Questioning, Intersex, and Asexual and/or Ally (LGBTQIA+) care in clinical nursing education
Authors: Byfield Carlene A. , Ferrari-Bridgers Franca
Published: July 2022

Collaborative practices are used by inter-professional healthcare teams to solve complex health problems. Nursing programs, however, rarely offer students collaborative practice experiences in their curricula due to content saturation. In this study, we demonstrate how collaborative practices can be successfully embedded into existing undergraduate clinical courses through innovative pedagogy to solve health problems. “Students Working in Interdisciplinary Groups” (SWIG) was the pedagogical practice used to facilitate a collaborative practice between nursing and communication students. The complex health problem regarded the education gap between healthcare workers and the delivery of care to patients identified as LGBTQIA+. The students’ collaboration resulted in the creation of an educational video to instruct future nurses in LGBTQIA+ delivery of care. We assessed the effectiveness of the collaborative experience and the impact of the educational video on students. The positive assessment outcomes confirm the importance of integrating collaborative practices into nursing courses to foster students’ professional development.
Impressão 3D no desenvolvimento de produtos de Tecnologia Assistiva: contribuições do design
Authors: Prado Vanderlei Marcos do , Sogabe Milton Terumitsu
Published: July 2022

Este artigo analisa as contribuições do design no desenvolvimento de produtos de Tecnologia Assistiva por meio de impressão 3D pela ótica de valores sociais e de autoestima dos usuários. O estudo se apresenta por meio de um breve levantamento bibliográfico para contextualização, seguido de dois estudos de caso da aplicabilidade da impressão 3d no desenvolvimento de produtos de Tecnologia Assistiva. Por fim, são apresentadas a análise e as considerações finais.