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Les données orales en linguistique
Authors: Badin Flora , Cance Caroline , Dugua Céline , Kanaan-Caillol Layal , Minard Anne-Lyse , Ploog Katja
Published: April 2023

Au sein de la communauté des Sciences du Langage, les pratiques relatives aux données personnelles liées aux corpus oraux, visées par les mesures de protection du RGPD, sont à la fois diverses et très inégales. Si certains laboratoires de recherche ont d’ores et déjà adopté des méthodologies guidées par des procédures normalisées proposées à leurs membres, dans d’autres cas, la qualité éthique et la conformité des pratiques reposent sur l’initiative individuelle des chercheur·e·s et sur leur degré de prise de conscience des enjeux. La présente contribution propose un état des lieux des principales questions éthiques et du cadrage juridique nécessaires à chaque étape de la chaîne de traitement des données orales, avant d’aborder les principaux outils et traitements informatiques qui leur sont appliqués et les risques qu’ils comportent. Ces réflexions posent les premiers jalons pour la feuille de route du groupe de travail transversal « Questions éthiques et cadre juridique » (QuECJ), mis en place au sein du consortium CorLI (CORpus, Langues et Interactions) pour accompagner la communauté vers un traitement (plus) adéquat des données et faciliter ainsi les recherches sur corpus dans le contexte légal et sociétal actuel.
Ear, Nose, and Throat Complications and Challenges in the Elderly With Multimorbidity
Authors: Ayodele Samuel Oluyomi
Published: April 2023

Elderly patients will not only present to specialists with specific ear, nose, and throat (ENT) complaints but will also seek treatment for comorbidities that have significant impacts on their quality of life; as well as the prognosis of the specific disease being managed the specialist with an increased demand on health care resources. While the principles of management of ENT disorders in the elderly are not so different from what is obtainable for other age groups, it is very important to take note of the specific differences and apply individualized treatment plan for better outcome. ENT diseases in the elderly may also present with unexpected or uncommon symptoms and this will mean that management must be carried out with caution. Medication dosage, performance scale, extent of surgical operations, and other treatment modalities are considerable in management of elderly ones. Subtle complaints from the elderly should not be over looked or managed by unqualified personnel. They should be referred early to specialists for proper management.
Beyond Economics
Authors: Dias Susana , Luís Sílvia
Published: April 2023

With the increasing debate about the sustainability of our actions and the importance of a people-centered development approach, the role of employees has become an emerging topic of high relevance. A study was conducted through interviews with stakeholders. The analyses of the six interviews identified four categories of themes, such as: I) Reasons for the extensive use of economic-financial metrics; II) Shift from the extensive use of economic-financial metrics to complementarity with other metrics; III) Position of companies regarding the measurement of well-being; and IV) Feasibility of applying well-being indices to the business environment. The extensive use of economic-financial metrics is related to knowledge, utility, composition, culture, and time. Shifting is possible with training/education, politics, investigation, entrepreneurship, society, and economic theory. The company's position depends on legislation, indicators, marketing, availability, and external pressure. Finally, standardization and composition are associated with the feasibility of applying well-being indices.
Gender Diversity Management in the Labor Market
Authors: Baptista José , Costa Dália , Gonçalves Sónia P.
Published: April 2023

Managing diversity in the labor market means adopting flexible management measures that recognize and respect each workers individuality, taking into account that everyone works differently but allowing for everyone to feel recognised, valued, and safe. Within the very broad issue of diversity in human resources, this chapter means to focus on transgender people, often forgotten when discussing this issue. The main goal of this piece of work is to bring this very timely issue to the discussion lineup - not only for research purposes, but for organizations and society as a whole.
Flexibility of Work During the Pandemic
Authors: Sarımehmet Duman Özgün
Published: April 2023

Economic recovery programmes implemented in Portugal and Greece during the Eurozone crisis prioritised atypical forms of work to increase the efficiency and productivity of labour. Just after they exited their structural adjustment programmes, there happened the COVID-19 outbreak with further challenges to their economic wellbeing and labour-capital relations. This chapter aims to comparatively analyse the labour market indicators in flexible forms of work before and during the pandemic. It argues that the economic policies implemented during the COVID-19 crisis had initially aimed to contain the adverse effects of the pandemic on societies, by simply limiting the contagion among individuals. With their widespread coverage, COVID-19 measures tended to sustain the already-in-place flexibilisation policies with increasing numbers in part-time and temporary employment relations. In this respect, COVID-19 practices in the labour market simply consolidated the economic recovery policies implemented in the post-crisis years in Portugal and Greece.
Electronic Word of Mouth (eWOM) in Consumer Communication
Authors: Gupta Ayushi
Published: April 2023

Electronic word of mouth (eWOM) has garnered substantial interest from academic and market practitioners due to its considerable influence on consumer behavior. In the virtual world, consumer interactions have strengthened owing to the high use of digital technology. Although extant literature is available in this area, the corpus of academic literature is expanding due to fragmented published studies, which increases the complexity of the current research. In this study, the author attempts to integrate findings on the meaning of eWOM; theories used to study the area and its impact on influencing consumer behavior to synthesize existing literature. Finally, the paper explicates the scope for future research as identified from previous literature.
Culturally-Responsive Social and Emotional Learning in School and Out of School
Authors: Byrd Marie
Published: April 2023

This chapter will explore a prospective alignment of out-of-school time (OST) and in-school SEL programming to afford students of color the opportunity to develop holistically within in-school and out-of-school settings where they may be disproportionally challenged by conditions of poverty, racial/ethnic stereotyping, history of failure, educator turnover, and a culture where there has been significant pessimism about their ability to be successful in an educational environment of rigorous standards and continuous standardized assessments. A research-based dual capacity building framework will be introduced that will allow for culturally-responsive SEL efforts to be coordinated and linked to in-school academics and in OST programming. The framework will allow for culturally responsive social emotional learning development to be learned, supported, and valued in dual contexts.
The PERMA Model of Wellbeing
Authors: Dhingra Aastha , Khan Waheeda
Published: April 2023

This chapter examines the effectiveness of the PERMA model of wellbeing in enhancing reminiscence in elderly individuals. Reminiscence is a process of recollecting past experiences, events, and memories, and it is commonly used as a therapeutic intervention to promote wellbeing in the elderly. The PERMA model integrates positive emotion, engagement, relationships, meaning, and accomplishment to enhance overall wellbeing. This chapter focuses on how the model can promote reminiscence and improve psychological wellbeing, social connectedness, and reduce depression and anxiety. The PERMA Model was chosen for its holistic approach and positive effects on the elderly population. It is important to incorporate the PERMA model in enhancing reminiscence and to promote positive aging and enhance quality of life.
Nursing Intervention in the Therapeutic Adherence of the Elderly With Chronic Disease
Authors: Gonçalves Tânia Martins , Farinha Maria da Conceição , Marques-Vieira Cristina , Ferreira Maria Augusta Gomes Alves , Paiva Maria Adelaide , Neves Maria do Céu
Published: April 2023

The increase in average life expectancy, accompanied by medical and technological advances, translates into an increase in chronic diseases and a constant updating of therapeutic strategies whose success depends on patient compliance. This scoping review followed the JBI methodology, according to the PCC method, and the aim was to identify measures associated with nursing care that improve the therapeutic adherence of the elderly with a chronic disease. These nursing interventions include continuous monitoring and surveillance, in person or digitally, using videos, remote monitoring software, or teleconsultations; personalized therapeutic plans; skills training based on a model of information, motivation, and behavior; the explanation of the value and therapeutic intent of the care plan; cognitive behavioral therapy; and the continuous validation through the teach-back method. Evidence shows the relevance of nursing intervention in the process of health education to the elderly person.
Cognitive Assessment Tools for Dementia in Healthcare
Authors: Christogianni Aikaterini
Published: April 2023

Neuropsychological testing is necessary to assess cognitive functions in individuals who exhibit signs of mild cognitive impairment (MCI) and dementia. This chapter presents the most commonly used cognitive assessments for MCI and dementia in healthcare and academia, including information about normative data, and cut-off scores. Some of the tests presented are: the mini-mental state examination, trail making tests, montreal cognitive assessment, Alzheimer's disease assessment scale-cognitive, and clock drawing test. In addition, the chapter discusses the benefits of timely diagnosis and limitations in the testing assessments that might affect the quality of life in individuals with cognitive decline due to MCI and dementia diagnosis.
Factors Influencing Patient Satisfaction in Healthcare
Authors: Zanzeh Hawa A. , Ribeiro Luis Pedro , Ribeiro Anabela Magalhães , Almeida Helena
Published: April 2023

The study aimed to understand the measures of person-centered healthcare quality variables and how they affect patient satisfaction and responsiveness. To address the objective, the study adopted a systematic literature approach to review 20 related studies, selected using inclusion and exclusion criteria as well as the PRISMA flowchart, and analysed using thematic analysis. The study revealed several variables that included institutional factors, quality dimensions, and socioeconomic factors had a relationship with service quality in healthcare delivery which influences patients' perception, care experiences, and the quality of services they receive. Therefore, it is recommended that the management of hospitals consider these variables and socioeconomic factors like age, cultural beliefs, level of education, income, and occupation of patients to provide health personnel a better understanding of patients and treat them based on their specific needs when providing general services.
Table of Contents Vol 4 (2022)
Authors: Office Editorial
Published: April 2023

No abstract available.
Table of Contents Vol 15, No 1 (2022)
Authors: Office Editorial
Published: April 2023

No abstract available.
Table of Contents Vol 16 (2022)
Authors: Office Editorial
Published: April 2023

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Table of Contents Vol 64 Issue 1 (2022)
Authors: Office Editorial
Published: April 2023

No abstract available.
Community Health Worker programmes’ integration into national health systems: Scoping review
Authors: Mupara Lucia M. , Mogaka John J.O. , Brieger William R. , Tsoka-Gwegweni Joyce M.
Published: April 2023

Background: Community health worker (CHW) programmes, when adequately integrated into mainstream health systems, can provide a viable, affordable and sustainable path to strengthened health systems that better meets demands for improved child health, especially in resource-constrained settings. However, studies that report on how CHW programmes are integrated into respective health systems in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) are missing.Aim: This review presents evidence on CHW programmes’ integration into National Health Systems for improved health outcomes in SSA.Setting: Sub-Saharan Africa.Method: Six CHW programmes representing three sub-Saharan regions (West, East, and Southern Africa) were purposively selected based on their deemed integration into respective National Health Systems. A database search of literature limited to the identified programmes was then conducted. Screening and literature selection was guided a scoping review framework. Abstracted data were synthesised and presented in a narrative form.Results: A total of 42 publications met the inclusion criteria. Reviewed papers had an even focus on all six CHW programmes integration components. Although some similarities were observed, evidence of integration on most CHW programme integration components varied across countries. The linkage of CHW programmes to respective health systems runs across all reviewed countries. Some CHW programme components such as CHW recruitment, education and certification, service delivery, supervision, information management, and equipment and supplies are integrated into the health systems differently across the region.Conclusion: Different approaches to the integration of all the components depict complexity in the field of CHW programme integration in the region.Contribution: The study presents synthesized evidence on CHW programmes integration into national health systems in SSA.
A leadership-organisational performance model for state-owned enterprises in emerging economies
Authors: Badarai Edson , Kotze Martina , Nel Petrus
Published: April 2023

Purpose: Poor leadership skills are often one reason for poor performance in emerging economies’ state-owned enterprises (SOEs). Research on transformational leadership’s (TL) effectiveness in the public sector is limited and sometimes contradictory and incomplete. The present study sought to develop and test a TL and organisational performance (OP) model that includes the role of soft influence tactics and leader–follower relationship quality.Design/methodology/approach: Quantitative predictive research was used. The Multifactor Leadership Questionnaire-5X, Influence Behaviour Questionnaire, Leader-Member Exchange Questionnaire, and an adapted measure of OP were used to collect data from 302 staff members from 12 SOEs and government officials from line Ministries in an emerging economy. Variance-based structural equation modelling was used in data analysis.Findings/results: The findings show that the relationship between TL and OP is complex. Although TL directly influences OP, it also does so through soft proactive influence tactics (sPIT) and leader–follower relationship quality. Transformational leadership, proactive influence tactics and leader–follower relationship quality combined explained 47% of the variance in OP.Practical implications: State-owned enterprise leaders and management should take note that TL, proactive influence tactics and the quality of leader–follower relationships can be integrated to influence OP positively and significantly.Originality/value: This research provides additional knowledge to the limited research available on SOEs in emerging economies. Furthermore, it reveals that sPITs and leader–follower relationship quality influence the relationship between TL and OP in these SOEs. This addresses a knowledge gap concerning the leadership-OP relationship.
Table of Contents Vol 23, No 1 (2022)
Authors: Office Editorial
Published: April 2023

No abstract available.
Transformational leadership influences on organisational justice and employee commitment in a customer service organisation
Authors: Khuzwayo Ayanda B. , Flotman Aden-Paul , Mitonga-Monga Jeremy
Published: April 2023

Orientation: Organisations are facing several challenges pertaining to effective leadership, fairness and loyalty of employees. The moderating influence of transformational leadership (TL) on the relationship between justice and employee commitment is still largely unknown and needs to be explored further, especially within the customer service industry.Research purpose: The aim of this study was to determine the relationship between organisational justice and employee commitment and to examine the moderating effect of TL on the relationship between organisational justice and employee commitment in a customer service organisation.Motivation for the study: The research setting of this study is a customer service organisation. This organisation calls for a role model leadership approach, such as TL, to create a just, fair workplace and ultimately increase the level of employee commitment.Research approach/design and method: A quantitative cross-sectional survey design was used to collect the data from a sample of 111 permanently employed staff in a South African customer service organisation.Main findings: The findings indicate that TL had a significant positive relationship with organisational justice and employee commitment. Furthermore, the results indicate that TL moderated the relationship between organisational justice and employee commitment.Practical/managerial implications: The findings showed that TL could be vital as an effective leadership approach that can enhance justice perceptions and psychological attachment in the workplace.Contribution/value-add: This study contributes to the theoretical debate on TL, workplace fairness and psychological attachment by providing empirical support on the effect of TL on the relationship between justice and commitment perceptions.
A Randomized Controlled Trial of Loading dose Alone Versus Pritchard Regimen of Magnesium Sulphate, for Seizure Prophylaxis in Severe Preeclampsia
Authors: Obanimoh Anthony Adinoyi , Isah Aliyu Yabagi , Abdullahi Habiba Ibrahim , Adewole Nathaniel Daniel , Ekele Bissalah Ahmed
Published: April 2023

Background:

Preeclampsia poses a significant risk of maternal and neonatal morbidity and mortality. Magnesium sulfate superiority for seizure prophylaxis in severe preeclampsia has been proven globally. However, the search for the lowest effective dose is an area of continuing research.

Aim:

The aim of this study was to compare the effectiveness of loading dose with the Pritchard regimen of magnesium sulfate for seizure prophylaxis in severe preeclampsia.

Materials and Methods:

A total of 138 eligible women after 28-week gestation with severe preeclampsia were randomized to either receiving a single loading dose of MgSO4 (study arm: n = 69) or Pritchard regimen of MgSO4 (control: n = 69). The effectiveness was assessed by the development of seizure. The results obtained were analyzed using SPSS version 21. Categorical variables were analyzed using the Chi-square test and normally distributed continuous variables were analyzed with t-test and Fisher's exact test. P < 0.05 was considered statistical significance.

Results:

There were no significant differences between those who received only the loading dose when compared with those who had Pritchard regimen other than a single recorded convulsion among the control group (P = 0.316). Similarly, except for the duration of hospital stay which was significantly longer in the Pritchard group (P = 0.019), both the arms of the study shared similar maternal and fetal outcomes.

Conclusion:

This study suggests the effectiveness of just the loading dose of magnesium sulfate when compared with the standardized Pritchard regimen in the prevention of seizure among women with severe preeclampsia. The study also demonstrated safety and similarity in fetal-maternal outcome. The loading dose only had an added advantage of shorter duration of hospital stay.
Keloid Masking a Parotid Tumor
Authors: Abubakar Muhammad Lawal , Mohammed Ibrahim Babatunde , Abubakar Murtala , Adebayo Wasiu Olushola , Kabir Mohammed Abdullatif , Abass Oluwatobi Adebayo , Ibrahim Abdulrasheed
Published: April 2023

A 37-year-old Nigerian woman presented with an itchy and occasionally painful scar that appeared after the healing of an acne lesion over the left parotid region, 13 years ago. She noticed a progressive increase; however, there was no history of facial weakness. Examination revealed a keloid lesion overlying a firm nontender mass. Ultrasound scan and fine-needle aspiration cytology indicated a benign tumor of the left parotid. Superficial parotidectomy was performed, and the histology revealed a keloid overlying a pleomorphic adenoma. This is an unusual presentation of keloid which developed over a pleomorphic adenoma. Hence, we report the above case for its rarity.
Navigating through Nigeria's Struggling Health System
Authors: Adeleye Qadri Adebayo
Published: April 2023

She was born at 28 weeks of gestation and weighed 800g. Following delivery, her mother suffered wound dehiscence and was re-admitted for a prolonged period. For the care of the little baby, the father had preferred a public health facility where the cost is less prohibitive. Incidentally, Nigerian resident doctors were 23 days into a nationwide industrial action at the time; health workers were on strike during the two previous births. With no one available to help out with household chores, the father alone combined the care of two children and the logistics of two hospitals. Having to pay hospital bills out of pocket, the financial burden became unbearable, and the baby's siblings soon dropped out of school. Though the prolonged stay in the hospitals eventually ended on a happy note, it came at a huge social and economic cost that may linger for some time.
Variation in Biochemical Parameters in COVID-19 Patients Admitted at a Tertiary Care Dedicated COVID Hospital
Authors: Kumar Visesh , Mahto Mala , Kumar Sushil , Bansal Akash , Ranjan Alok , Ahmad Shamshad , Banerjee Ayan
Published: April 2023

Introduction:

COVID-19 infection has a myriad of presentation. Rural India and other developing nations are relatively resource poor, not having access to modern specialized investigations. In this study, we tried to evaluate only biochemical parameters in predicting the severity of the infection. The aim of this study was to find a cost-effective means to predict the clinical course at the time of admission and thereby to reduce mortality and, if possible, morbidity by timely intervention.

Materials and Methods:

All COVID-19-positive cases admitted at our hospital from March 21 to December 31, 2020, were recruited in this study. The same acted as sham control at recovery.

Results:

We observed a significant difference in biochemical parameters at the time of admission and discharge, between mild/moderate disease and severe disease. We found slightly deranged liver function tests at admission, which becomes normal at the time of discharge. Urea, C-reactive protein (CRP), procalcitonin, lactate dehydrogenase, and ferritin concentrations in severe/critical patients were significantly higher than that in the mild/moderate group. Receiver operating characteristic curves were plotted to predict the severity on the basis of biochemical parameters independently, of the patients based on these values.

Conclusion:

We proposed cutoff values of certain biochemical parameters, which will help in judging the severity of the infection at admission. We developed a predictive model with a significant predictive capability for CRP and ferritin values, using normal available biochemical parameters, routinely done in resource-poor centers. Clinicians working in resource-poor situations will be benefitted by having an idea of the severity of the disease. Timely intervention will reduce mortality and severe morbidity.
Comparison of Oral Health-related Quality of Life and its Association with the Periodontal Status among the Adults
Authors: DSouza Henston , Rajguru Jagadish Prasad , Gupta Shivangi , Mouneshkumar CD , Choudhury Basanta Kumar , Karishma
Published: April 2023

Background:

Oral health-related quality of life (OHRQoL) is used for evaluating needs of people, their health problems, their level of satisfaction, and various effects of any intervention which have been provided for recording of various nonclinical aspects of oral health.

Aim:

The objective of the study was to compare OHRQoL and its association with periodontal health among adult population.

Materials and Methods:

This prospective and cross-sectional study was conducted on 300 respondents who were diagnosed with periodontitis. 14-item containing Oral Health Impact Profile 14 (OHIP-14) questionnaire was used for study analysis. A single observer made clinical examinations. Mann–Whitney “U” and Kruskal–Wallis statistical tests were used for comparing the OHIP-14 scores. Statistically significance was set at P < 0.05.

Results:

Majority of study participants were of female gender (62.0%). A significant association was observed between loss of attachment and OHIP14 scores (P = 0.003).

Conclusion:

Poor periodontal health may affect the OHRQoL.
Clinico-Etiological Profile of the Elderly Population with Altered Mental Status in a Teaching Hospital
Authors: Dhar Minakshi , Debbarma Birata , Mukherjee Anirudh , Dasan Senkadhir
Published: April 2023

Background:

This study aimed at evaluating the clinico-etiological profile of altered mental status (AMS) among elderly patients and making recommendations regarding management based on etiologies, thereby improving both morbidity and mortality outcomes.

Materials and Methods:

This retrospective observational study was conducted in a teaching cum tertiary care hospital. Two years data (from July 2017 to June 2019) were extracted from the medical records section, and 172 eligible participants were analyzed using descriptive statistics for clinical outcomes, demographic profiles, and various etiological factors.

Results:

A total of 1784 elderly inpatients (age >60 years) were screened from the records, and 172 eligible elderly AMS patients were found eligible for the study. The male elderly population consisted of 110 (63.95%), and the female elderly was 62 (36.04%). The mean age of the study population was 67.82 years. The etiological factors of AMS in the study population were neurological – 47.09% (n = 81), infection – 30.23% (n = 52), metabolic/endocrine – 16.27% (n = 28), pulmonary – 2.32% (n = 4), fall – 1.74% (n = 3), toxic cause – 1.16% (n = 2), and psychiatric illness – 1.16% (n = 2). The total mortality rate was 9.30% (n = 16).

Conclusion:

The main etiological factors of AMS in the elderly population were predominantly of neurological, septic, and metabolic causes. These factors were preventable and treatable by training physicians, staff (as most of the physicians in the developing countries are not trained in managing this fragile group of population with multiple comorbidities), and by decentralizing geriatrics health-care setups.
Formulation Optimization of Solid Dispersion of Candesartan Cilexetil
Authors: Kothawade Sachin Namdeo , Pande Vishal Vijay
Published: April 2023

Context:

Antihypertensive effects were achieved by quickly hydrolyzing candesartan cilexetil (CC), an inactive prodrug of candesartan, into active candesartan during absorption in the gastrointestinal tract. Due to its weak water solubility, CC has an inadequate intestinal absorption and a low oral bioavailability.

Aim:

The goal of this study was to make the medication CC more soluble in water.

Materials and Methods:

Low viscosity hydroxypropyl methylcellulose (HPMC) E5LV was used to prepare the solid dispersions through spray drying.

Results:

Study of dissolution, Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy, scanning electron microscopy (SEM), differential scanning calorimeter (DSC), and X-ray diffraction characterized the prepared solid dispersions. CC amorphized from its crystallized state, as shown by the findings from the SEM, DSC, and X-ray powder diffraction experiments. Comparing pure CC and solid dispersion, the dissolution rate was higher with the former. The surfactant and wetting property of HPMC E5LV slowed devitrification and had an anti-plasticization impact, increasing the solubility and stability of the solid dispersion.

Conclusion:

The final results indicated that the CC, a weakly water-soluble medication, dissolved much better in the solid dispersions.
Development of a New Validated Stability-Indicating High-Performance Thin-Layer Chromatography Method for Determination of Dosulepin HCl in Bulk and Marketed Formulation with Characterization of its Degradants by Liquid chromatography–Mass Spectrometry
Authors: Balap Aishwarya Ramchandra , Waghmare Ravina R.
Published: April 2023

Aim:

Dosulepin hydrochloride is a tricyclic antidepressant. It acts by inhibition of the reuptake of biogenic amine and increasing available neurotransmitter levels at the synaptic cleft. The objective of this work is to develop a new validated stability-indicating high-performance thin-layer chromatography (HPTLC) method for the determination of dosulepin hydrochloric acid (HCl) in bulk and marketed formulation and characterization of the degradation products by liquid chromatography–mass spectrometry (LC–MS).

Materials and Methods:

The HPTLC method development of dosulepin HCl was performed on aluminum plates precoated with silica gel 60 F254 using dichloromethane: toulene: methanol: glacial acetic acid (GAA) (4:4:2:0.2 v/v) with densitometric detection at 220 nm. The method validation was done using linearity, precision, accuracy, and robustness parameter.

Results:

Linearity range for dosulepin HCl was found in between 150 and 900 ng/band correlation coefficient was 0.996. The % relative standard deviation for accuracy and precision was found <2%. The developed and validated HPTLC method is simple, accurate, precise, and specific.

Conclusion:

This study concludes that the dosulepin HCl undergoes degradation to different extent under different stress conditions. From the peak purity profile studies, it was confirmed that the peak of the degradation product was not interfering with the peak of drugs. Major acidic and oxidation degradation products were isolated and characterized by LC–MS and probable degradation pathway for dosulepin HCl was determined.
Rocking the Boat but Keeping it Steady
Authors: Krishnamoorthy Priyanka , Kosalram Kalpana
Published: April 2023

Background:

Burnout is a stress-induced syndrome that predominantly affects adolescents. Some environmental and personal factors can contribute to the onset of burnout and its severe consequences, including attrition, sleep disorders, and depression.

Objective:

Our study examined the impact of the COVID lockdown on emotional intelligence, academic burnout, and academic performance.

Materials and Methods:

Data were collected from a sample of 471 school-going students. Participants are selected by simple random sampling by the randomization table technique. Participants completed questionnaires, including the evaluation of academic burnout (exhaustion, cynicism, and efficacy).

Results:

Among the study population, 59% were females, and 41% were males. The mean age was 15.5 ± 1.26 years. The mean score for Cynicism was 10.06 ± 3.8. The mean score for Academic Efficacy was 20.71 ± 4.63. The mean difference in Emotional Exhaustion Score between males and females was not statistically significant (P = 0.063). The mean difference in Cynicism Score between males and females was not statistically significant (P = 0.730). The mean difference between males and females was statistically significant in the Academic Efficacy and Total scores (P < 0.001).

Conclusion:

The findings suggest that emotional intelligence strongly correlates with burnout during the COVID-19 lockdown. Adaptive coping, mental health, and optimism help prevent academic burnout and consequently positively affect academic performance. Intervention and future research implications should be discussed.
Is perfusion index a surrogate indicator of left ventricular contractility in neonates? A prospective study
Authors: Seyad Sohail V. , Shambhu Sunil Kumar , Doreswamy Srinivasa Murthy
Published: April 2023

Introduction:

Noninvasive blood pressure monitoring may not accurately reflect cardiac contractility in neonates due to low vascular tone. The perfusion index (PI) is a noninvasive method of assessing the strength of peripheral pulses. It is shown to have a significant correlation with the left ventricular output. This prospective study estimates the correlation between PI and cardiac contractility in neonates.

Methods and Results:

All hemodynamically stable neonates who were on substantial enteral feeds and not on any respiratory or inotropic support underwent measurement of PI and echocardiography examination. Various indices of left ventricular contractility were estimated, and the correlation coefficient between them and PI was determined. Fifty-six neonates were studied. The median (interquartile range [IQR]) PI was 1.5 (1.25-1.75). The median (IQR) PI in preterm neonates was 1.5 (1.2–1.8) and that in term neonates was 1.8 (1.25–2.7) (P = 0.064). PI had a correlation of 0.205 with fractional shortening (P = 0.129) and 0.13 with left ventricular ejection fraction (P = 0.821). The Spearman’s correlation coefficient between PI and velocity of circumference fiber shortening was 0.009 (P = 0.945). The Spearman’s correlation coefficient between PI and cardiac output was −0.115 (P = 0.400).

Conclusion:

The PI does not correlate with left ventricular contractility parameters in neonates.
Tetralogy of Fallot with aortic stenosis and common arterial trunk: Is there a morphological overlap?
Authors: Kakarla Saikiran , Sasikumar Deepa , Ayyappan Anoop
Published: April 2023

Tetralogy of Fallot with aortic stenosis is an extremely rare entity which bears some morphological similarities with the common arterial trunk. Through two illustrative cases of TOF with aortic stenosis we describe the shared anatomical peculiarities of the two anomalies with a review of the possible genetic and developmental factors responsible for the association.
The relationship between left ventricular dilation and right ventricular diastolic function in children with a patent ductus arteriosus
Authors: Miller Cole , Anderson William , Paolillo Joseph A. , Schwartz Matthew C.
Published: April 2023

The impact of a dilated left ventricular (LV) on right ventricular (RV) diastolic function has not been investigated. We hypothesized that in patients with a patent ductus arteriosus (PDA), LV dilation causes elevation of the RV end-diastolic pressure (RVEDP) through ventricular-ventricular interaction. We identified patients’ ages 6 months to 18 years who underwent transcatheter PDA closure at our center from 2010 to 2019. One hundred and thirteen patients were included with a median age of 3 years (0.5–18). The median LV end-diastolic dimension (LVEDD) Z-score was 1.6 (−1.4–6.3). RVEDP was positively associated with RV systolic pressure (0.38, P < 0.01), ratio of pulmonary artery/aortic systolic pressure (0.4, P < 0.01), and pulmonary capillary wedge pressure (0.71, P < 0.01). RVEDP was not associated with LVEDD Z-score (0.03, P = 0.74). In children with a PDA, RVEDP was not associated with LV dilation, but was positively associated with RV systolic pressure.
Potential benefits of spinal cord stimulation treatment on quality of life for paralyzed patients with spinal cord injury
Authors: Huang Xiang-Ling , Chen Yu-Chen , Kuo Chang-Chih , Tsai Sheng-Tzung
Published: April 2023

ABSTRACT

Spinal cord injury (SCI) is a severe central nervous system injury that can cause sensory or motor dysfunction. Although mortality rates for people with spinal cord injuries have dropped dramatically with advances in medicine, chronic long-term sequelae after SCI persist. The most bothersome problems reported by patients include pain, spasticity, urinary dysfunction, and loss of motor function. Thus, quality of life (QoL) is an essential issue in chronic SCI. Spinal cord stimulation (SCS) applies an adjustable, nondamaging electrical pulse that can reduce uncomfortable comorbidities and improve mobility, thus enhancing the QoL of patients with SCI. This review summarizes pivotal breakthroughs from SCS for individual clinical impairment from SCI. We conclude that careful evaluation of SCS can help improve neuropathic pain, spasms, motor symptoms, and voiding dysfunction in patients with SCI, thus improving QoL.
Digital Writing and Labor-based Grading: An Equitable and Inclusive Approach to Undergraduate Writing Instruction
Authors: Mateo-Girona M. Teresa , Dean Christopher
Published: April 2023

The tradition of digital writing instructional practices is nearly 50 years old in the US (Handa, 2004). Sometimes, students fully online digital writing courses may fail to engage with and finish the course because they do not feel competent in handling the technologies in the academic context; thus, it is important to find out what equitable practices and what factors influence student success in these courses. Therefore, this study aims to examine digital writing assignments requested in a writing course, with the goal of demonstrating an inclusive and equitable practice: the Labor-based grading contract, in a way that promotes equal and fair grades. This practice is proposed as a solution to the shortcomings detected, since it has been observed that students inexperienced in pre-college education in the delivery of online writing assignments persist in their difficulties with technological educational platforms in college. The creation of a contract between the teacher and the students -at first-, fosters knowledge, motivation, involvement, or engagement with the task; thus, digital writing assignments go from being an unattainable goal to being a feasible task to engage in. Also, the cooperative creation of this online writing with an easy-to-use platform (Eli Peer Review) stimulates them to persist in the following tasks, as they have already reflected on them and have already found out among their peers what they consist of and how to deal with such tasks. In our research we present a case study of a course based on online writing instruction. Therefore, this study aims to examine a particular course in the United States in which multimedia writing assignments and labor-based grading allowed for deep student engagement and success (Dickson,1974; Inoue, 2019). The data comes from the use of mixed methods that combine qualitative information collected through document analysis (teacher materials: syllabi, guidelines, instructions; student materials: personal research, blog entries, and final letter); classroom observation field diaries and the semi-structured teacher interview, with the quantitative methods of a student survey. The results show that there is a high degree of alignment between the course and the best practices of online instruction, and that the nature of the assignments and the Labor-based Grading Contract (Dickson,1974, Inoue, 2019) appear to play key roles in student engagement and success in the course. Likewise, the most highlighted aspect by the students has been the emotional factor, since the tasks have allowed them to get involved and enjoy writing in the digital support. The systematic observation of this writing course aims to deeply understand its provenance, objectives, taxonomy and functionality, with the final purpose of highlighting the capabilities of this methodology in order to offer it as a model in other contexts to promote a fairer and more equitable education.
Percepciones sobre retroalimentación remota para la escritura académica de estudiantes de postgrado. Un estudio de caso
Authors: Mardones Tricia del Carmen , Alarcón Silva Marco Antonio , Santibañez Bravo Marco
Published: April 2023

Un desafío para la enseñanza, en el contexto de confinamiento por la pandemia COVID-19, fue la retroalimentación remota para la producción escrita en posgrado. Esto significó, por una parte, no solo enfocarse en la corrección de errores y, por otra, realizar un acompañamiento continuo pese a la distancia. Por ello, se buscó comprender la percepción sobre la retroalimentación remota de prácticas de escritura que recibieron estudiantes de posgrado por parte de los docentes durante el proceso de elaboración del proyecto de investigación cualitativa. Considerando un paradigma cualitativo, se recurrió al estudio de caso. Como recolección de información, se aplicaron grupos focales a estudiantes de un programa doctoral en educación. El análisis se realizó bajo la inspiración de la teoría fundamentada. Los hallazgos señalaron la valoración positiva de la retroalimentación realizada a través de diferentes recursos virtuales y del modelamiento del proceso de escritura a partir de cápsulas en video.
Coevaluación discente de comentarios metacognitivos y argumentativos de textos:análisis de un proceso formativo con recursos digitales
Authors: Caro Valverde María Teresa , González García María , Pérez Alcaraz Patricia
Published: April 2023

Esta investigación analiza, con enfoque procesual y dialógico, un corpus digital de portafolios de estudiantes españoles de Grado en Educación Primaria que contienen comentarios metacognitivos grupales sobre comentarios argumentativos de textos realizados con Entorno Personal de Aprendizaje (PLE) que combina instrumentos informales y formales de aula virtual. Desde una metodología microetnográfica de análisis del discurso atenta a las manifestaciones lingüísticas y a la interacción socioeducativa, los resultados del análisis describen el proceso formativo de coevaluación y los aprendizajes logrados en las categorías de retroalimentación, motivación, construcción de conocimiento y estrategias metacognitivas activadas en la coevaluación con tal PLE. Su discusión interpretativa revela déficits formativos en las competencias discursiva y autoevaluadora y en recursividad digital al respecto que mejoraron con el proceso de autodeliberación y uso estratégico del PLE. En conclusión, se afirma la coevaluación formativa en PLE como factor favorecedor del desarrollo sistémico de la competencia discursiva de estudiantes universitarios.
Estilector: un sistema de evaluación automática de la escritura académica en castellano
Authors: Nazar Rogelio , Renau Irene
Published: April 2023

Se describe Estilector, un sistema de retroalimentación automática de escritura académica en castellano. El software está orientado principalmente a la detección de problemas textuales, aunque también incorpora, en menor medida, correcciones gramaticales y ortográficas. Pretende apoyar el aprendizaje de la escritura aportando feedback formativo, y proporciona referencias bibliográficas y sugerencias de revisión más extensas que las de los procesadores de texto. El programa funciona actualmente en línea y es de acceso gratuito. En sus años de existencia, ha tenido gran número y variedad de usuarios, y se ha ido adaptando a un público que requiere apoyo básico y transversal a la hora de escribir. En este artículo ofrecemos una descripción del estado actual del proyecto con sus métodos de detección y revisión de errores además de algunas reflexiones finales, incluyendo sus limitaciones y posibilidades de desarrollo futuro.
Editorial: La retroalimentación digital en la didáctica de la escritura en el ecosistema de la Educación Superior
Authors: Mateo-Girona M. Teresa , López Ferrero Carmen , Jarpa Azagra Marcela Vanessa , Gonzalez Lillo Emmy Antonella
Published: April 2023

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Design and Analysis of Steering Knuckle for FSAE Vehicle
Authors: Ranganathan Soundararajan , gopal Shanthosh , eswaran Sridhar , muthusamy Suganthan
Published: April 2023

Formula vehicles (FSAE) is confronting to increase vehicle performance by reducing the weight of the various components. In consideration of weight, knuckle is one of the serious things to look over it. Steering knuckle is a nonstandard or non-catalog component hooks up with the constraint wishbones, suspension, brake disc and wheel hub. It undergoes alternating loads subjected to different conditions. In this study we aim in reduction of weight in the knuckle with concession in the yield strength. Design a two different type of compact knuckle by using the solidworks software. The compact knuckle also provides desired direction to the vehicle and also reduces the unsprung mass. To make a compact knuckle enrich a rib in less stress areas. The difference in two knuckles is that the length of model 2 knuckle is more. If the length of the knuckle increases the stress acting on upper arm will be less when compared to the model 1. But in consideration of weight based on size model 1 knuckle is less weight without consideration of material. Thus our main aim is using the material with a high strength with less weight comparing with the commercial knuckle material. In this paper, proposed a two different materials one is Aluminium alloy 7075-T6 has a high yield strength and this is compared to the prepared hybrid composite material by which the material is prepared by adding 5wt%SiC and 3wt%Gr with Aluminium alloy 7075- T6. By the properties of the two material AA7075-T6 and AA7075- T6 with 5wt%SiC and 3wt%Gr is analysed in the Ansys 16.0 software. By the results through ansys, the stress and deformation is analyzed. By concluding the work by selecting less deformation and stress observed model and material.
Insight into the species identification and distribution of Grateloupiaceae (Halymeniales, Rhodophyta) having Grateloupia filicina-like morphology in the Northwest Pacific
Authors: Kim Su Yeon , Boo Sung Min , Yoon Hawn Su , Kim Myung Sook
Published: April 2023

Accurately identifying species is the basis of all biological studies. There has been much confusion in the identification of Grateloupiacean species, which have finely pinnate gross morphology similar to Grateloupia filicina (the type species of the family). The objective of this study was to comprehensively investigate species identification and distribution of G. filicina-like species in the Northwest Pacific, based on the rbcL sequences. A total of 118 specimens from 78 sites in Korea and Japan were collected from 2001 to 2021 and analyzed for their rbcL sequences. Additional 341 sequences downloaded from the GenBank were included in our comprehensive dataset. Based on these sequences, we documented the nomenclatural history and geographical distribution of the species, and commented on the application of species name. G. asiatica was the most abundant G. filicina-like species in the Northwest Pacific, and its high degree of morphological variation caused many misidentifications. In particular, G. dalianensis, G. serra and G. variata require reconsideration of their conspecificity with G. asiatica using more specimens from China. By contrast, G. oligoclora was presumed to be a heterotypic synonym of G. subpectinata. The occurrence of G. acuminata, G. ramosissima, and G. livida in Korea resulted from misidentifications with other species.