bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Positive Remodeling – a Major Feature of Vulnerability in Patients with Non-Obstructive Coronary Artery Disease
Authors: Szabó Evelin , Opincariu Diana , Mester András , Stănescu Alexandra , Rat Nora , Benedek Theodora
Published: April 2021

The most common cause of acute coronary syndrome is thrombosis of an atheromatous plaque. Positive remodeling is the compensatory dilatation of the plaque-containing section of the vessel wall. Plaques are most commonly characterized as vulnerable when possessing some of the following features: fibrous cap thickness <65 µm, large necrotic lipid core, high degrees of inflammatory infiltrates, positive remodeling, intraplaque hemorrhage, or neoangio-genesis. The presence of these plaque features is associated with high cardiovascular risk. In the initial stage of vasculopathy, due to positive remodeling, lumen reduction is not typical; it only develops in the advanced phase of the disease, due to which, based on a lumenogram, the vascular system may appear intact. Therefore, coronary angiography can easily miss the diagnosis or underestimate its extent, since it does not inform us of the composition of the arterial wall, because the contrast agent is just filling the vessel lumen. Coronary CT angiography may fill this diagnostic gap, since changes of the vessel wall can directly be visualized. To increase diagnostic accuracy, invasive coronary angiography can be completed by intravascular ultrasound and optical coherence tomography.
Self-revision and other-revision as part of translation competence in translator training
Authors: Kasperavičienė Ramune , Horbačauskienė Jolita
Published: April 2021

There are no doubts that the interconnections between translation competence and revision competence are constantly increasing and contribute to better coherence of the translated product. Other-revision may be developed and made use of as a competence on its own. Self-revision is always part of translation competence.

The study is based on students’ attitudes towards self-revision and other-revision. Before starting the revision training in practical translation courses, a survey was conducted to determine students’ attitudes towards the process of revision, the benefits of self- and other-revision training and the forms of such training thereof. The study also followed a research design where a semi-structured interview protocol was employed to find out the students’ attitudes to self-revision and other revision competences including possible modifications to be made in the translated text and skills required. The findings reveal students’ opinions and experiences acquired in translation courses at a higher education institution in terms of the revision process and student attitudes prevailing.

Studying these questions may provide helpful theoretical and practical implications about the use and benefit of revision-related activities in translation classes.
The Dance of Words
Authors: Engel Lis , Jeppesen Rikke Schou
Published: April 2021

This article is about language and lived experiences and analysis of movement of dance within Physical Education studies in Denmark with a special focus on how the language of movement and dance can be related to lived body and movement experience. The issue of the challenges and possibilities of expressing movement experience and analysis in words is discussed at the general level and exemplified in the context of a dance educational event where the movement theory of Rudolf Laban is applied. A central question arising out of this example of working with language and lived experience of movement is: What influence does language have on our way of understanding and communicating a dance experience? The article proposes that a bodily anchored lived language – through an ethic-aesthetic phenomenological approach – may supplement, expand and broaden a given professional terminology in order to articulate, communicate and unfold the experiential dimensions of dance.
The Possibilities of Ballet and Floor-barre in Expanding Dancers’ Potential
Authors: Fürst Charlotte
Published: April 2021

With proper and helpful anatomical alignment, ballet could be of use to many more dancers. Applying the principles in Zena Rommett and Maggie Black’s teachings of many years could help dancers of all styles with their growth and development. Many dancers suffer from tension and injuries and do not have enough awareness of their personal anatomical structures. Ballet can be of use to anyone if properly taught, especially with regard to placement of the pelvis. One focus here is on tucking the pelvis under. It is commonly taught in ballet, but prevents the natural movement of the body. If teachers were taught a more helpful functional ballet, many more dancers and dance students of all kinds could benefit from the simple basic support and pleasure ballet can give.
Perception and Movement Imagery as Tools in Performative Acts Combining Live Music and Dance
Authors: Salosaari Paula
Published: April 2021

In this article I discuss movement imagery and perceptual strategies as tools in enhancing performative acts of playing music and composing performance material combining music and dance.

In my earlier research I have introduced the concept of multiple embodiment in classical ballet and developed co-authored choreography with dancers. The concept of multiple embodiment in ballet suggests treating the fixed vocabulary as qualitatively open and therefore a basis for interpretation, improvisation and composition of new dance material. Directing the dancer’s experience in an open-ended way with movement imagery and perceptual strategies gave the performer new, sometimes surprising information about performance possibilities and thereby enhanced interpretation of dance material. (Salosaari 2001) Movement imagery has helped creating open-ended tasks in dance and thus enabled co-authoring in dance making projects. (Salosaari 2007; Salosaari 2009).

Not only dance, but other art forms as well, are embodied. In playing a musical instrument, the sound is made using body movements. In workshops with a musician and a dancer, reported in this article, I ask whether the tools created for dance creation would work also in music making. I ask whether movement imagery and perceptual strategies can initiate music interpretation and improvisation?
Effects of Surface Type on Balance Control Strategies in Handstand
Authors: Arnista Paweł , Biegajło Michał , Mastalerz Andrzej , Niźnikowski Tomasz
Published: April 2021

Introduction. A proper manner of maintaining body balance in handstand requires high levels of motor and coordination skills and, first and foremost, specialist training. Therefore, this study sought to determine the effects of surface type on body balance strategies in handstand.

Material and Methods. The study included twelve Polish National Team artistic gymnasts with training experience of 16.5 ± 2.12 years. Pedagogical experiment was used as the research method. Body balance assessment of gymnasts was carried out using three tests on different types of the surface. In the first test, the study participants performed handstand on the hard surface. The second one involved executing handstand on canes, whereas the third test consisted in performing handstand on the soft surface.

Results. An increase in ground reaction forces (Fx, Fy) was noted in the handstand tests performed on canes (SNS) and on the soft surface (SNA).

Conclusions. The analysis revealed that the surface type exerts an influence on the effectiveness of balance control. The findings may constitute the source of knowledge for athletes and coaches about changing conditions of maintaining a stable position when performing handstand during gymnastic training.
Effect of Gene Polymorphisms in Antioxidant Enzymes on Oxidative-Antioxidative Status in Young Men
Authors: Kotowska Jadwiga , Jówko Ewa
Published: April 2021

Introduction. The aim of the study was to evaluate the relationship between SOD1 +35A/C, SOD2 Val16Ala and GPx1 Pro198Leu gene polymorphisms and baseline level of oxidative-antioxidative status in blood.

Material and methods.The study included 154 male students of physical education who participated in practical classes included in the study curriculum. Genotyping was carried out on genomic DNA using real-time PCR reaction with TaqMan assays. Also, fasting blood samples were analyzed for biochemical parameters including superoxide dismutase (SOD) activity in erythrocytes and the activity of glutathione peroxidase (GPx) in whole blood, as well as serum concentration of lipid hydroperoxides (LOOHs) and total antioxidant capacity (TAC) of serum.

Results. SOD2 polymorphism had a significant effect on serum LOOHs concentration. Individuals with Val/Val genotype presented a significantly higher level of LOOHs than Val/Ala genotype carriers (p < 0.05). In addition, no significant differences in SOD and GPx activity or TAC were found between SOD2 genotypes. Apart from the SOD2 polymorphism, no significant influence of both SOD1 and GPx1 polymorphisms on measured biochemical parameters was found, probably due to the lack of mutant homozygous genotypes in the study group.

Conclusions. In young, healthy and physically active men, SOD2 polymorphism has an influence on the resting level of oxidative stress marker in the blood without affecting both enzymatic and non-enzymatic antioxidant defence. In turn, SOD1 and GPx1 polymorphisms do not seem to affect oxidative-antioxidative status. However, the absence of SOD1 CC and GPx1 Leu/Leu may indicate that these genotypes are disadvantageous, and thus underrepresented in young, healthy and physically fit population.
Acute Changes in Energy Expenditure and Heart Rate Variability During and Right After One Hour of Hatha Yoga Practice
Authors: Tuna Mehmet Emin , Aras Dicle , Aras Neval , Özçelik Mehmet Ali , Aktop Abdurrahman
Published: April 2021

Introduction. This study purposed to examine energy expenditure (EE) of one-hour hatha yoga (HY) practice and to compare changes in heart rate variability (HRV) during and right after HY practice.

Material and methods. A total of ten experienced female HY practitioners participated in the study voluntarily. Daily EE on a weekday and during a one-hour HY session was measured using a metabolic holter. The ECG holter was applied to record HRV variables 5 minutes before, during, 5 minutes after and 10 minutes after the one-hour HY session. The HY session included HY asanas for the first 55 minutes and meditation during the last 5 minutes.

Results. Participants showed 2201.40 kcal of total EE, and 421.70 kcal of active EE during the weekday. Active EE was 109.70 kcal (26% of daily active EE) during the one-hour HY session, and the mean MET was recorded as 2.57. HRV measurements showed crucial changes. Increased sympathetic activity observed in SDNN, RMSSD, NN50, pNN50, LF/HF, and HF did not reach the initial level after 15 minutes of total recovery time.

Conclusions. One hour of HY practice provided moderate EE. Moreover, 10 minutes of supine rest in addition to 5 minutes of the meditation phase of HY practice is not seen as completely effective in improving parasympathetic activity and returning the practitioners to their initial level. Extending the meditation phase at the end of the HY session by more than 10 minutes and measuring the recovery process of HRV could add more detailed results to the literature.
Assessing Youth Engagement in the Preservation and Promotion of Culture Heritage: A Case Study in Korça City, Albania
Authors: Menkshi Edlira , Braholli Ermiona , Çobani Silvja , Shehu Diana
Published: April 2021

The engagement of young people is already considered essential for preservation and promotion of culture heritage. United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO), the European Commission, national governments and numerous organisations have undertaken a series of initiatives and projects that are aimed at engaging young people in the preservation and promotion of cultural values from the international level to the local ones. The aim of this study is to identify and analyse the role of youth in cultural heritage preservation and promotion in a local area, after considering the importance of their engagement. The research has been conducted on the basis of quantitative and qualitative data, which has been collected from primary and secondary sources. A survey is conducted in a local urban area (the city of Korça) that is rich in cultural heritage. This city is located in the south-eastern part of Albania. The data gathered through the questionnaire was later coded and analysed using SPSS v. 20 software. Based on the results of the research, the engagement of youth, especially students, in maintenance of archaeological sites, museums and libraries, training culture programs, guide walk tourist itineraries and participation in local heritage projects, enhance not only their awareness concerning heritage values, but also contributes towards their preservation and promotion. It is observed from the survey that the level of awareness of young people interviewed is higher among those who have been engaged in projects and cultural activities for preservation and promotion of heritage values. In terms of willingness expressed by young people, it is important to emphasise the role that education system, youth and heritage organisations and national and local government ought to play in encouraging the initiatives that involve more young people in heritage activities and projects.
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: Pathophysiology, Presentation and Treatment a Mini-Review Article
Authors: Simic Dusan , Stefanovic Katarina , Djuric Dusan , Turnic Tamara Nikolic
Published: April 2021

Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a common heterogeneous disorder which is known as syndrome. The term ‘syndrome’ refers to a collection of clinical features or a phenotype. The specific features of the PCOS phenotype include clinical signs of androgen excess, elevated serum androgen concentrations, irregular menses, and infertility. It is common heterogenous disorder which affects women with different clinical presentations. In the basis of this disease is hormonal imbalance, such as insulin resistance and hyperinsulinemia. This review was based on searching all the available literature in the next databases: Pubmed, ClinicalTrials, Embase, Medline Complete, Web of Science, Cochrane Library, the Chinese Science and Technology Periodical Database (VIP), WanFang Database (Chinese Ministry of Science & Technology). The search terms included hormonal and metabolic aspects, therapy of PCOS, polycystic ovary syndrome, PCOS.We included only randomized clinical intervention trials in young women published in last five years and included 12 articles in our review analysis. More research is needed to clarify the complex pathophysiology of PCOS. No single test is currently available for its diagnosis. Additionally, once diagnosis is established, the options for treatment are of limited number and effectiveness because they target only the symptoms of PCOS. Finally, patients with PCOS have higher rates of metabolic complications, such as cardiovascular disease, but their impact on mortality is not clear. Therefore, more prospective epidemiologic studies on the topic are necessary.
УПОТРЕБА МУЉА ИЗ ВОДЕ ЗА ИЗРАДУ НАСИПА И НОСЕЋИХ СЛОЈЕВА У ПУТАРСТВУ
Authors: Којић Милица , Шешлија Милош
Published: April 2021

У раду су приказана досадашња истраживања примене муља за носеће слојеве у путарству. Описана је  комплетна процедура и начин испитивања, анализе муља из река, језера и мора.
ANALIZA MERENJA UGIBA U KOLOVOZU METODOM SA PADAJUĆIM TEGOM (FWD) NA PRIMERU DRŽAVNOG PUTA I-B REDA, BROJ 13, DEONICA ZRENJANIN-EČKA
Authors: Janković Aleksandar , Šešlija Miloš
Published: April 2021

Rad sadrži teorijske osnove metodologije za projektovanje pojačanja kolovoznih konstrukcija kao i analiza metoda za dimenzionisanje pojačanja kolovoznih konstrukcija pomoću izmerenih defleksija kolovoznih konstrukcija. Sam postupak je prikazan na primeru Državnog puta Zrenjanin-Ečka.
“Not just somebody’s mother”: University Campus Daycare Co-operatives in Ontario and British Columbia, 1960s to 1970s
Authors: Simon Katherine Clare
Published: April 2021

Daycare is now a common sight on university campuses, but this was not always the case. Using the case studies of Simon Fraser University, the University of Toronto, and Queen’s University, this project examines the creation of daycare co-operatives on university campuses. The research makes clear that the formation of the co-operatives stemmed from the New Left and Women’s Liberation Movements. The radical ideology that the co-operatives took from these movements frequently caused friction and conflict with the liberal university and provincial administration. The co-operatives challenged and adapted to these pressures. They also challenged the nuclear family and the gendered division of care work. In the end, however, the projects were co-opted by university administration. Despite their inability to continue as co-operatives, these experiments in accessible and affordable daycare laid the groundwork for the recognition of the importance of childcare on university campuses and the responsibility of institutions to provide it.
Rooting Intergeneration Conflict in Racism: An Examination of Disappearing Moon Cafe and The Jade Peony
Authors: Li Wendi
Published: April 2021

A recurring theme in Canadian diaspora literature is the problematization of cultural identity in the children of immigrants as they navigate between Western influences and their cultural heritage. My paper examines the different portrayals of second generation Chineseness in SKY Lee’s Disappearing Moon Cafe (1990) and Wayson Choy’s The Jade Peony (1995) through close reading. Although both these texts depict diaspora-matured Chinese Canadians as incorporating Western values into Chinese tradition, the elder generation’s response to this hybridity is configured differently. Through opposing representations of second generation characters’ use of the English language, Lee depicts early Chinese-Canadian Vancouver as more accommodating to amalgamated culture, while Choy’s Chinatown is hostile to Western influence. Linguistic proficiency is central to the plot of Disappearing Moon Cafe, where “Westernized” Chinese youth are depicted as masters of the English language and Western politics. This enables them to fight against repressive laws and ultimately gains them the approval of the elders, whereas the same bilingualism and biculturalism is condemned as dangerous in The Jade Peony. My paper analyzes white xenophobia in each text as the root cause of this difference in treatment; in an era where anti-Chinese sentiment is again rising, it is valuable to be aware of the far-ranging impacts of this hostility.
MUSE pilot study
Authors: Coulson Chole , Ma Caitlin , Jeraj Azra , Lichmanova Anastasia
Published: April 2021

Increased levels of stress and anxiety have negative impacts on nursing students’ mental health and education. The purpose of the MUSE pilot study is to assess the feasibility and impact of two methods of technology-assisted meditation on stress and anxiety: the MUSE headband and the Headspace meditation application. These forms of meditation have been shown in the literature to decrease levels of stress and anxiety and improve mental wellbeing.

This pragmatic randomized control trial (RCT) occurred over a five-week time frame during fall 2019. In order to test the effectiveness of these interventions, eight nursing students at Queen’s University were recruited, three of whom withdrew. Individuals were eligible for this study if they were 2nd, 3rd, or 4th year Queen’s nursing students in the four-year stream or advanced standing track (AST) program. The study intervention consisted of two 10 to 15 minute meditation sessions per week for five weeks, which were conducted at Queen’s University School of Nursing. Participants completed validated self-reported pre- and post-surveys to evaluate stress and anxiety levels before and after the study. After the participants completed 10 mediation sessions, qualitative data was collected in order to gather feedback on participant experience.

In this presentation the study purpose, procedures and outcomes will be discussed, while additionally highlighting the experience and perspective of novice undergraduate researchers. Future directions for data analysis and hopes of sharing the findings within the School of Nursing will be addressed.
The Line Between Politics and Conspiracy Theories: Tracking Disinformation using #StopTheGreatReset
Authors: Au Ashli
Published: April 2021

Have you heard? In today’s pandemic, the Trudeau administration has been using the widespread lockdowns to impose socialism in Canada. This conspiracy theory has been mobilized under the hash tags #StopTheGreatReset, #Scamdemic and #CancelTheLockdown amongst others. With the COVID-19 pandemic, as with previous major events, there has been an influx of dis-and mis- information on social media platforms. This rapid spread of information can have strong influences on people’s behaviour which can impact the effectiveness of public health measures taken by governments (Cinelli et al. 2020; González-Padilla andTortolero-Blanco 2020). My research is part of an ongoing project that aims to identify and map the spread of  disinformation, and its effects on Canadian society. For this sub-project, I created a database of social media posts from Twitter accounts that promote or spread disinformation narratives directed towards Canadian politics and public health measures. From this, we were able to identify some of the most common narratives of disinformation in circulation on Twitter; the hash tag #StopTheGreatReset was chosen as the focus of the project to study the fine, and often blurred, line between legitimate politics and conspiracy theories. Going forth, my aim is to conduct a qualitative analysis on the links attached to social media posts fueling disinformation to understand what kinds of information are being circulated and identify common themes. This project has been an opportunity for me to learn about how social media research is conducted and allows me to engage with urgent issues in contemporary media culture.
Comparison of skeletal and dentoalveolar changes between pure bone-borne and hybrid tooth-borne and bone-borne maxillary rapid palatal expanders using cone-beam computed tomography
Authors: Sarraj Mohamad , Akyalcin Sercan , He Hong , Xiang Jun , AlSaty Ghaddy , Celenk-Koca Tugce , DeBiase Christina , Martin Chris , AlSharif Khaled , Ngan Peter
Published: April 2021

Objectives:

The objectives of the study were to compare the skeletal, dentoalveolar, and periodontal changes between two types of microimplant-assisted rapid maxillary expansion appliances: The bone-anchored maxillary expanders (BAME) and the tooth-bone-anchored maxillary skeletal expander (MSE).

Materials and Methods:

Thirty-four patients with a transverse maxillary deficiency were divided into two groups; the first group (16 patients, average age 14.9 years) was treated with the MSE appliance, and the second group (18 patients, average age 13.8 years) was treated with the BAME appliance. Cone-beam computed tomography scans were taken at pre-treatment (T1) and immediately post-expansion (T2) to measure the changes in midpalatal suture opening, total expansion (TE), alveolar bone bending, dental tipping (DT), and buccal bone thickness. Data were analyzed using paired t-test and two-sample t-test.

Results:

Midpalatal suture separation was found in 100% of the patients in both groups. The TE at the first molar was 5.9 mm in the MSE group and 4.7 mm in the BAME group. The skeletal contributions were 56% and 83% of TE for the MSE and BAME groups, respectively. Significantly less dental buccal tipping and buccal bone loss were found with the BAME group. The midpalatal suture in both groups exhibited a parallel opening pattern in the axial plane.

Conclusion:

The use of BAME appliance resulted in greater skeletal effects, less dental tipping, and less buccal bone reduction compared to MSE appliance (immediately after maxillary expansion).
Comparison of twin block appliance and Forsus Fatigue Resistant Device therapies on uvulo-glossopharyngeal dimensions: A retrospective study
Authors: Yavan Mehmet Ali , Aycan Merve , Aksoyler Dicle , Essiz Aysegul
Published: April 2021

Objectives:

The aim of this study was to compare the effects of two different functional appliances on skeletal, dental, and uvulo-glossopharyngeal dimensions.

Materials and Methods:

Pre- and post-treatment lateral cephalograms of 50 adolescent Class II patients with a retrognathic mandible were obtained from an archive and divided into two groups according to functional therapy. Twenty-five patients (14 females, 11 males, mean age: 13.5 ± 2.8) who were treated with Forsus Fatigue Resistant Device (FFRD) and 25 patients (17 females, eight males, mean age: 12.5 ± 0.4) who had received functional therapy through the twin block (TWB) were enrolled. Skeletal, dentoalveolar, tongue, uvula, hyoid position, and oropharyngeal airway parameters were measured using the Dolphin software, and uvulo-glossopharyngeal area measurements were performed with the AutoCAD software.

Results:

The TWB group exhibited remarkable mandibular advancement compared to the FFRD group (P < 0.05). Both of the treatments proclined mandibular incisors, and tongue dimensions increased significantly in both groups (P < 0.05). While the hyoid point moved forward and the oropharyngeal area increased significantly in the TWB group, no significant changes were observed in the FFRD group. The comparison of the TWB and FFRD groups with regard to uvulo-glossopharyngeal dimensions showed no significant differences between the groups (P > 0.05).

Conclusion:

Changes in uvulo-glossopharyngeal dimensions did not significantly vary between the two different functional therapies.
Ağır metal maruziyetinde disbiyozis ve probiyotikler
Authors: BAŞOĞLU Kevser , AYAZ Aylin
Published: April 2021

Modern yaşamda ağır metallerin artan kullanımı, ağır metal maruziyetinde önemli ölçüde artışa sebep olmuştur. Ağır metallerin doğada yüksek kalıcılıkları ve yaygın maruziyet sebebiyle bu durum ağır metal maruziyetini önemli bir halk sağlığı problemi haline getirmiştir. Ağır metaller intestinal mikrobiyotanın yapısını ve çeşitliliğini etkileyerek disbiyozise sebep olmaktadır. Ağır metal maruziyetinin sebep olduğu disbiyozisin; oksidatif stres, karaciğer hasarı ve obezite gibi çeşitli sağlık sorunları ile ilişkili olabileceği bildirilmiştir. Probiyotiklerin ağır metallerin neden olduğu hasarı azaltmada, mikrobiyotanın yeniden dengelenmesinde ve sağlığının sürdürülmesinde umut verici olduğu belirtilmektedir. Bu derlemenin amacı, ağır metal maruziyetinin intestinal mikrobiyotaya olası etkilerini, bu etkilerin metabolik sonuçlarını ve probiyotik takviyesinin ağır metal toksisitesini iyileştirme potansiyelini değerlendirmektir
How effective have localised community actions and targeted messaging about policy decisions been?
Authors: Allen Barbara
Published: April 2021

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MEASUREMENT AND MODELLING OF GRADIENT MAGNETIC FIELDS FOR BIO-CHEMICAL SEPARATION PROCESSES
Authors: Bilgili Hatice , Abbasov Teymuraz , Baran Yusuf
Published: April 2021

Separation processes are widely used in chemical and biotechnical processes. Especially biomagnetic separation is an important issue among effective separation processes to separate the magnetic micron and submicron particles. It is necessary to establish and determine a high magnetic field or field gradient in the separation cell. However, it is not easy to determine the magnetic field gradient in the working region for different separation in practice. The reason for these difficulties is that the magnetic cells used in biochemical separation have different geometries and there are no simple and useful systems to easily measure these magnetic fields. Two main objectives are aimed in this study. First, a simple measuring device design can measure gradient magnetic fields with high precision of about 0,01mm and, secondly, obtain simple empirical expressions for the magnetic field. A magnetometer with Hall probes that works with the 3D printer principle was designed and tested to measure the magnetic field. Magnetic field changes were measured according to the surface coordinates on the measurement platform or measuring cell. Numerous experimental measurements of gradient magnetic fields generated by permanent magnets have been taken. The results obtained from the studies and results from the proposed empirical models were compared.
A Study of Challenges and Benefits of Lean Construction (LC) Principles in Omani Construction Industry
Authors: Shah Raj Kapur , Al Shereiqi Khalifa , Borthwick Fiona
Published: April 2021

There are frequent failures in the project delivery in time and increasing the waste in Oman construction industry. Lean Construction (LC) principles which is lean thinking in design and construction process may be a possible solution. Hence, the paper is aimed on exploring the status of the LC practices and its impact on Omani Construction Industry (OCI). The paper presents barriers, potential benefits, and the measures of suitability and acceptability of LC principles. A quantitative research approach was adopted and research data was collected using an online questionnaire survey in Oman. The data was analysed and results are presented in tables and charts followed by critical discussions. The survey found that one-third of the construction professionals have a good awareness and half of then having a higher level awareness about LC practices. More than one third of the construction organisations are adopting LC principles with a high consensus on the suitability and acceptability, and they recognised that time commitment are necessary for the successful implementation and achieve benefits. The study concludes that the reduction in project delivery time and construction at site waste is the key advantage of implementing LC priciples in design and construction stages in the omani construction industry.
Rescuing Rawlsian Justice: Are Fraternity and Difference Principle Compatible?
Authors: Belkovich R.Yu. , Vinogradov S.V.
Published: April 2021

The revival of the academic interest in the problem of fair distribution of resources in the society, which is one of the key issues for the political thought today, is largely associated with the name of John Rawls and his Theory of Justice. The article is devoted to the analysis of Rawls’s arguments in support of the difference principle as one of the principles of social justice. According to Rawls (whose arguments later formed the foundation for a separate direction in the political-philosophical thought known as luck egalitarianism), due to the random nature of the original distribution of talents, inequality in human wellbeing cannot be justified by an appeal to a merit. However, because strict equality in distribution might reduce productivity of the owners of talent, achieving the best outcome for all requires such inequalities that incentivize the more talented to work as efficiently as possible for the benefit of the less talented. This compromise drew criticism from ardent egalitarians, among which Gerald Cohen articulated objections to the difference principle most clearly and compared the claims of the most talented for material rewards with extortion. Having considered possible justifications for the need for incentives, based on Rawls’s argument in the Theory of Justice, the authors conclude that these justifications do not solve the problem that Cohen revealed. Appealing to human nature merely translates the dispute into the methodological realm: should the theory of justice proceed from reality, or should it be guided by the ideal? In turn, the inevitability of a conflict of private interests does not fit well with Rawls’s ideal of fraternity as an integral part of a just social order. According to their conclusion, in order to resolve the internal contradiction in Rawls’s theory, it is necessary to abandon either the postulates of luck egalitarianism or difference principle. However, both of these options directly contradict Rawls’s intellectual constructs and undermine the basic foundations of his concept.
Comprehensive review on characterizations and application of gastro-retentive floating drug delivery system
Authors: Kajal D. Chaudhari  , Minakshee G. Nimbalwar  , Nikita S. Singhal  , Wrushali A. Panchale  , Jagdish V. Manwar  , Ravindra L. Bakal
Published: April 2021

Current pharmaceutical situation focuses on the preparation of gastro-retentive floating drug delivery system (GRFDDS). This systems has gained noteworthy interest in the past decades. These are the low density systems that float over the gastric contents and remain buoyant in the stomach for a prolonged period of time without affecting the gastric emptying rate. GRFDDS is used to delay the residence time of delivery in stomach. The controlled gastric retention of solid dosage forms may be achieved by the mechanism of mucoadhesion, floatation, sedimentation, expansion, modified shape systems or by the administration of pharmacological agents that delaying gastric emptying. This results in targeting of release of drug at a specific site for the systemic or local effects. GRDDS is used to overcome challenges associated with conventional oral dosage forms and to release the drug at a specific absorption site to improve bioavailability of particular drug substance. Some floating drug delivery systems have shown the capability to accommodate these variations without affecting drug release. This review mainly focuses characterizations and application of gastro-retentive floating drug delivery systems.
Kimura’s disease: an extremely rare case report in an elderly male, followed by Hodgkin’s disease
Authors: Nupur Rastogi
Published: April 2021

Kimura disease is a benign rare chronic inflammatory disorder of unknown etiology. The disease is mainly endemic in Asia, cases have been reported in Europe and America. The present case is of a 75 year Indian male who presented with cervical and axillary lymphadenopathy. Ultrasonography was done which showed multiple peritoneal lymph nodes. Peripheral smear showed eosinophilia. Cytomorphology and histopathology showed features of Hodgkin’s disease. S IgE level was raised. 5 years earlier patient had presented with similar complaints of generalized lymphadenopathy, raised IgE level, peripheral eosinophilia. FNAC of cervical lymph node done earlier showed cytomorphology of Reactive Lymphadenitis. Biopsy showed histology of Kimura’s disease.
Efficacy of some conventional fungicides and essential oils against tomato early blight disease
Authors: Ahmed S. Abdel–Aty  , Elsayed A.M. Abdallah  , Ezzat A. kaduos  , Mohamed R. A. Gad
Published: April 2021

Fungicidal activity of nine selected conventional fungicides, identified five plant oils and their combined effect against A. solani, the causal pathogen of early blight on tomato. GC-MS analysis of the tested oils indicated that terpene hydrocarbons (97%) with cinnamaldehyde as the major compound; sulfur compounds; fatty acids and organo-sulfur-containing compounds were the main components in cinnamon, garlic, mustard and onion oils, respectively. In vitro, Speedcide® (difenoconazole) and Cabrioduo® (Dimethomorph + Pyraclostrobin) were the most effective against the A. solani fungus with EC50 values of 94.6 and 88.6 ppm respectively. Toledo® (Tebuconzole) achieved EC50 value of 631.2 ppm. Roxyl-M® was significantly more effective than Roxyl–plus® or Remik®. Speedcide® alone or mixed with mandipropamid or azoxystrobin in Revus-Top® or Cruze® were the lowest effective in vitro. Garlic and mustard oils were more effective in liquid media than solid one. Cinnamon, onion, garlic and bitter almond oils caused moderate fungi-toxicity against early blight pathogen and could be implemented in the IPM program. Lower EC50 values were obtained in case of combinations of fungicides with oils than separate treatments. Effect of the active conventional fungicides and plant oils on disease indices, relative disease control, chlorophyll content, sugar contents and poly phenol oxidase in tomato plants was also studied.
Effect of Different Colored Polythene Mulches and Net House on Insect Incidence and Yield of Brinjal in Rampur, Chitwan
Authors: Prakash Bharatee  , Ankit Soti  , Rajendra Regmi  , Arjun Kumar Shrestha  , Ananta Raj Devkota  , Resham Bahadur Thapa
Published: April 2021

Field experiment was conducted in single factor randomized complete block designed to evaluate effect of different color polythene mulch and net house on insect pest incidence of brinjal in chitwan, nepal during october 2016 to may 2017. Five different treatment were selected with four replications, included net house with black polythene mulch, black polythene mulch only, reflective polythene mulch only and black polythene mulch with emamectin benzoate 5%sg spray and control (no mulch+ no net + no pesticide spray)  . The result revealed that the net house totally restricts the brinjal shoot and fruit borer whereas black polythene mulch with emamectin benzoate spray plot reduced brinjal shoot and fruit borer larvae upto 70.58%. Total marketable yield was found highest in the black polythene mulch with emamectin benzoate spray plot (49.17 mt /ha) followed by black polythene mulch only (38.59 mt/ha) and lowest in control plot (28.53 mt/ha). Damaged fruit percentage by brinjal fruit and shoot borer was highest in the control (35.68%) followed by black polythene mulch (28.10%), reflective polythene mulch (19.02%) and lowest in net house with black polythene mulch (0%). The damaged weight inside the net house with black polythene mulch and black mulch with pesticide were significantly different whereas the damaged weight in other treatments similar which proved that there was no effect of mulch on brinjal shoot and fruit borer. The B:C ratio was the highest (3.34:1) in the black polythene mulch with emamectin benzoate spray plot while the lowest in net with black polythene mulch (1.68:1). Although the B:C ratio was lower in the net with black polythene mulch due to the low yield in the winter season. Creation of suitable soil environment by black polythene mulch and being biologically originated, having minimum residual effect and short half-life of emamectin benzoate, black polythene mulch with emamectin benzoate can be used for the eco-friendly management of brinjal shoot and fruit borer.
Myristica fragrans (Jaiphal): A Significant Medicinal Herbal Plant
Authors: Isha Kumari  , Hemlata Kaurav  , Gitika Chaudhary
Published: April 2021

The tradition of using herbal drugs and herbal remedies for treating human ailments is very old. From last few years, the demand of herbal remedies has been increased. Myristica fragrans Houtt, commonly known as nutmeg, is a very common spice, which is used around the world. It is described in almost each medicine system such as Ayurveda, Siddha, Unani and folk system. It has wide range of fixed oils and essential oils in it for example myristicin, safrole, myristic acid, trimyristicin, eugenol, elimicin and meso-dihydroguaiaretic acid. Myristica fragrans Houttis well considered medicinal plant for its extraordinary properties like aphrodisiac, hepatoprotective, antimicrobial, anti-diabetic, anti-oxidant, anti-cancer etc. The review aim is to provide data/information related to medicinal herbal plant called Myristica fragrans such as its phytomedicinal value in traditional medicine systems like Ayurveda and folk system, its therapeutic uses and associated toxicity.
Acute Mountain Sickness, High Altitude Pulmonary Edema, and High Altitude Cerebral Edema: An enhanced view from the High Andes, La Paz, Bolivia 3,500m
Authors: Zubieta-Calleja Gustavo , Zubieta-DeUrioste Natalia
Published: April 2021

Background: Travelling to high altitude for entertainment or work is sometimes associated with acute high altitude pathologies. In the past, scientific literature from the lowlander point of view was mostly based on mountain climbing. All guides were developed by sea-level scientists but it was not applicable to high altitude cities. Nowadays, altitude descent and evacuation are not mandatory in populated highland cities. Methods: We present how to diagnose and treat acute high altitude pathologies based on 50 years of high altitude physiology and medical practice in hypobaric hypoxic diseases in La Paz, Bolivia (3,600m; 11,811ft), at the High Altitude Pulmonary and Pathology Institute (HAPPI – IPPA) altitudeclinic.com.Results: Acute Mountain Sickness, High Altitude Pulmonary Edema, and High Altitude Cerebral Edema are all medical conditions faced by some travelers. These can occasionally present after flights to high altitude cities, both in lowlanders or high-altitude residents during re-entry, particularly after spending more than 20 days at sea level.Conclusions: Acute high altitude ascent diseases can be adequately diagnosed and treated without descent. Traveling to high altitude should not be feared as it has many benefits;
IDEOLOGI MUHAMMADIYAH
Authors: Hazmi Muhammad , Putra Dhian Whana , Gunasti Amri , Jalil Abdul
Published: April 2021

Buku Berjudul: ”IDEOLOGI MUHAMMADIYAH”. Hadirnya buku ini sebagai bahan bacaan sederhana bagi peserta Baitul Arqam pegawai (Dosen dan Karyawan) Universitas Muhammadiyah Jember. Muhammadiyah sebagai gerakan Islam Dakwah Amar Ma’ruf Nahi Munkar, dan tajdid bersumber kepada Al-Qur’an dan As-Sunnah Al-Maqbullah memiliki sistem ideologi. Sistem ideologi tersebut diantaranya tertuang dalam buku sederhana ini. Buku ini memuat sembilan BAB, yang diawali dengan pembahasan tentang ”Sejarah Muhammadiyah” hingga di akhiri pembahasan tentang ”Keputusan Muktamar Muhammadiyah Ke-45 tentang Anggaran Rumah Tangga Muhammadiyah”. Dengan demikian pembaca dapat mudah memahami pokok-pokok pikiran dan pendirian muhammadiyah, serta langkahlangkah yang ditempuh dalam memperjuangkannya. Buku ini merupakan himpunan rumusan-rumusan yang telah diputuskan oleh persyarikatan Muhammadiyah. Rumusan tersebut dihasilkan dari sidang tanwir dan muktamar muhammadiyah.
80 năm phát triển của nghiên cứu toán học Việt Nam
Authors: Si H.L. Cu
Published: April 2021

Xin giới thiệu bài báo “80 năm phát triển của nghiên cứu toán học Việt Nam – góc nhìn sơ lược từ dữ liệu Scimath về các nhà toán học, các công trình và cộng sự của họ“. Bài báo và dữ liệu được trình bày tại Viện toán cao cấp Việt Nam ngày 13 tháng 11, năm 2020.
Modeling Conditional Dependence of Response Accuracy and Response Time with the Diffusion Item Response Theory Model
Authors: Kang Inhan , De Boeck Paul , Ratcliff Roger
Published: April 2021

In this paper, we propose a model-based method to study conditional dependence be- tween response accuracy and response time (RT) with the diffusion IRT model. To this end, we extend the previously proposed model by introducing variability across persons and items in cognitive capacity and in the initial bias of the response processes. We show that the extended model can explain the behavioral patterns of conditional dependency found in the previous studies in psychometrics. The first variability component in cognitive capacity can predict positive and negative conditional dependency and their interaction with the item difficulty. The second variability in the initial bias can account for the early changes in the response accuracy as a function of RTs given the person and item effects, producing the curvilinear conditional accuracy functions. We also provide a simulation study to validate the parameter recovery of the proposed model and two empirical applications to describe how to implement the model to study conditional dependency underlying data response accuracy and RTs.
Profile of Secondary Glaucoma in a Tertiary Eye Hospital of Eastern Nepal
Authors: Gurung Jamuna , Sitoula Rakshya Pant , Singh Anjani Kumar
Published: April 2021

Background: To determine the clinical profile and causes of various types of secondary glaucoma.

Materials and methods : This was a hospital-based cross-sectional study conducted in a tertiary eye hospital of eastern Nepal from 1st June to 30th November, 2017. Patients who met the criteria for secondary glaucoma underwent detailed ophthalmic examination.

Results : Out of 7079 patients diagnosed with glaucoma or glaucoma suspects, 528 (7.4%) had secondary glaucoma. The mean age at presentation was 52 ± 17 years with male to female ratio of 1.5:1. The most common cause was lens induced 173 (32.8%) followed by neovascular 107 (20.3%), steroid induced 86 (16.3%), traumatic 76 (14.4%), post-vitrectomy 17 (3.2%), uveitic 11 (2.1%), pseudophakic 10 (1.9%), aphakic 8 (1.5%), post-keratoplasty 5 (0.9%) and miscellaneous included 35 (6.6%). Post-traumatic 31 (29.5%) was more prevalent below 41 years while lens induced glaucoma 86 (49%) above 60 years of age. At presentation, the average IOP was 40 ± 11 mmHg. 36 (6.8%) had no light perception in the presenting eye and a large number of participants 307 (58.1%) presented with visual acuity of <3/60 to perception of light. Glaucomatous optic atrophy was found in 22 (9.0%) cases. 

Conclusion : The causes of secondary glaucoma are diverse, lens induced glaucoma being most common. Most patients present late with poor vision, high IOP and even glaucomatous optic atrophy. So, early identification and treatment of the causes is important so that we can prevent the burden of blindness due to secondary glaucoma.
Optical Coherence Tomography Angiography following Scleral Buckling Surgery
Authors: Sodhi Punita Kumari , Sharma Anu , Hasan Nasiq
Published: April 2021

Introduction: The retinal changes following scleral buckling surgery (SBS) for rhegmatogenous retinal detachment (RRD) have been rarely evaluated with optical coherence tomography angiography (OCTA).

Methods: A 40 years old male presented with subtotal RD involving the macula and had best corrected visual acuity of logmar 2.3 in the affected right eye. Five months after applying 120 degree scleral buckle, swept source optical coherence tomography (SSOCT) and swept source optical coherence tomography angiography (SS-OCTA) were done.  

Result: At five months post-surgery, despite a settled retina in the operated eye, the patient had  vision of logmar 1 and thin retinal nerve fibre layer (115 micrometer). The SSOCT showed  inner segment-outer segment (IS-OS) junction disruption, thinned retinal pigment epithelium, central macular thickness of 275 micrometer and subfoveal choroidal thickness of 222 micrometer. A 3x3 mm macular OCTA scan showed a normal foveal avascular zone along with higher values for vascular density in superficial capillary plexus in all quadrants except temporal quadrant in operated eye as compared to fellow eye. 

Conclusion: The SBS with 120 degree buckle did not lead to a reduced vascular density in superficial capillary plexus in the operated eye with respect to fellow eye.