bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Biochemical, Cytogenetic and Molecular Evaluation of Ambiguous Genitalia in Pediatric Patients
Authors: Jindal Ankur , Rana Lakshay , Uppal Komal
Published: February 2024

Objective- Ambiguity in genitalia is a rare phenotypic presentation of genitourinary system which needs immediate attention to evaluate the life-threatening disorder CAH (Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia) and sex assignment. Hence determining the underlying etiology as soon as ambiguity is observed holds significant importance. The aim of the current study was to investigate the genesis and characteristics of ambiguous genitalia concerning the newborn.
Materials and methods- Biochemical, cytogenetic and molecular assessment was carried out in this study. A total of 100 cases were evaluated for CAH by biochemical analysis. GTG Karyotyping was done for cytogenetic analysis. The patients were further evaluated for Y chromosomal loci (SRY) with Polymerase Chain Reaction. PCR and sequencing based assay were further carried out in one of the case with CAH for CYP21A2 gene mutation analysis.
Result – A total of 100 cases were successfully screened. Biochemical testing for 17- OH progesterone was done and 4 patients were found positive for CAH. On cytogenetic analysis, out of 100 cases, 4cases (4%) demonstrated mosaicism, rest 96 cases (96%) demonstrated a 46,XX or 46,XY karyotype. 6 cases (6%) carried a Y chromosome (46, XY) but were phenotypically female and 5 cases (5%) depicted female karyotype (46, XX) but were phenotypically male. Out of the 11 sex reversed cases, 7 were found positive for SRY gene.
Conclusion- In cases of children with suspected chromosomal anomalies to reveal the contribution of chromosomal disorders in the genesis of sexual ambiguity, molecular cytogenetic assessment can provide valuable insights to solve the problem of sexual ambiguity so that the problem can be resolved as soon as possible to enable effective genetic counseling.

Key words: Ambiguous genitalia, SRY gene, karyotype, CAH
Modified Constraint Induced Movement Therapy for Lower Extremities’ Rehabilitation in Patients with Stroke: A Narrative Review of Literature
Authors: Pathan Rumana Khatun A. , Ramanandi Vivek H. , Kachhadiya Roshni G.
Published: February 2024

Background: Learned non-use is a common complication after stroke in patients who neglects the use of the affected limb for longer periods. Modified Constraint Induced Movement Therapy (m-CIMT) is a form of rehabilitation therapy that limits the unaffected side and through repeated and concentrated training improve the function of the paretic side. Use of m-CIMT for lower extremities rehabilitation is relatively less explored avenue. Aim of the present study was to review literature evaluating the effectiveness of m-CIMT for recovery of lower extremities (LE) function in stroke patients.
Methodology: Articles published in English language from 2011 to 2022 were searched from various online databases. Out of total 6 search results, 5 full texts were screened and selected for review based on selection criteria. The review included randomized control trial, pilot study, and experimental study designs.
Result: The review of available literature suggested that m-CIMT is an effective approach for LE rehabilitation in stroke patient. It has showed promising results on outcomes such as gait parameters, balance, ambulation, and symmetry.
Conclusion: Based on this review, it can be concluded that m-CIMT intervention is effective for rehabilitation of paretic LE function in patient with stroke and therefore it may be used in addition to a conventional treatment.

Key words: Balance, gait, lower extremity function, modified constraint induced movement therapy, rehabilitation, stroke.
A Study to Assess the Various Factors and Hazards Related to Mobile phone Addiction Among the Adolescents of different schools in Delhi
Authors: . Kapila
Published: February 2024

Introduction: Cell phone addiction has many negative effects on people's health in various ways, not only physically or biologically, but also socially or economically. Teenagers are more inclined to use cell phones to do activities not only to communicate but to many others like study, play, have fun, Google searches etc.
Methodology: The study was conducted in five government and five private schools in New Delhi. The sample size was 500 adolescents (250 from government schools and 250 from private schools). The tool consisted of a structured questionnaire.
Results: ‘t’ value was found significant at 0.05 level of significance in the area of the scores of physical hazards and psychological hazards related to mobile phone addiction between private school and government school; the scores of psychological hazards related to mobile phone addiction between male and female; the scores of physical hazards related to mobile phone addiction between secondary class and higher secondary class.
‘t’ value was found non-significant at 0.05 level of significance in the area of the scores of physical hazards related to mobile phone addiction between male and female; the scores of psychological hazards related to mobile phone addiction between secondary class and higher secondary class; the scores of physical hazards and psychological hazards related to mobile phone addiction between simple mobile phone users and smart phone users.
Conclusion: The study concluded that there was a difference of physical hazards related to mobile phone addiction among adolescents between government and private school; secondary and higher secondary class. While no difference was found between male and female: simple mobile phone users and smart phone users. Difference was found of psychological hazards related to mobile phone addiction among adolescents between government and private school; and male and female. While no difference was found between secondary and higher secondary class: simple mobile phone users and smart phone users.

Key words: Factors of mobile phone addiction, physical hazards of mobile phone addiction, psychological hazards of mobile phone addiction, Mobile phone addiction, Adolescents.
Isolated Enteric Duplication Cyst: A Rare Congenital Anomaly
Authors: Gupta Sumiti , Goel Vibhav , Dahiya Mahak
Published: February 2024

Introduction: Gastrointestinal tract duplications are uncommon congenital abnormalities, commonly present as cysts. By definition, they are located in or adjacent to the wall of part of the gastrointestinal tract, have smooth muscle in their walls, and are lined by alimentary tract mucosa. Duplication Cysts are most commonly located in the distal ileum; sometimes, they are associated with other visceral or skeletal anomalies. They are frequently discovered during childhood, following a bowel obstruction or abdominal pain.
Materials and methods: A 19-day-old Indian boy presented with abdominal distension and a chief complaint of regurgitation of feeds since birth. Contrast-enhanced computed tomography showed a large hypodense cystic lesion in an abdominal cavity.
Results: Surgical exploration and pathologic specimens resulted in the diagnosis of an isolated enteric(ileal) duplication cyst.
Discussion: An enteric duplication cyst must be ruled out for repeated episodes of feeding regurgitation, especially in an infant. Diagnosing this case was challenging, and imaging tests could not identify whether the mass was in the retroperitoneum or the anterior peritoneum. For such cases, surgical exploration is necessary to make a definitive histopathological diagnosis of this rare congenital anomaly as it can present in various clinical forms. It can cause significant morbidity and even mortality if left untreated by causing life-threatening complications.

Key words: congenital, duplication cysts, surgical exploration, histopathological
Adherence of the Patients is Crucial for Successful Outcomes of Physiotherapeutic Interventions: A Case Study of Severe Chronic Low Back Pain
Authors: Sarkar Pradip Kumar , Singh Amarjit
Published: February 2024

Low back pain (LBP) is a disabling problem among both the sexes throughout the world. It is a big burden to the national economy, as it is associated with disability, work absence and poor quality of life. It affects 60-80% of people at some point of life. A point prevalence of up to 23% in the world’s adults has been reported for chronic LBP. Different types of home- or clinic- based physiotherapy management protocols are available for LBP. But adherence of physiotherapy management protocol is important. These can improve the chronic LBP to enable the patients to live a normal life.

Key words: Chronic low back pain, Adherence physiotherapy, Quality of life.
Clinical Assessment of CytoSorb® as an Adjunct Therapy in Co-morbid Patients with Meningitis Sepsis - A Case Series
Authors: Sapra Harsh , Bist Ila
Published: February 2024

Objective: The aim of the case series is to provide evidence towards the effectiveness of CytoSorb® therapy in the treatment of meningitis sepsis.
Background: Meningitis sepsis affects 1.2 million people globally and results in about 0.2 million deaths each year. It is characterized by a heightened systemic inflammatory response leading to hydrocephalus, cerebral edema, infarction, and septic shock with multiorgan failure. Controlling the excessive release of cytokines and other inflammatory markers through hemoadsorption has been shown to be beneficial to patients.
Materials and Methods: In this case series, we administered CytoSorb® therapy as an adjunct rescue therapy along with antibiotics in six patients (35 to 67 years) with meningitis sepsis and other severe comorbidities.
Results: We found that CytoSorb® therapy led to hemodynamic stability, reduced mortality, and improvement in disease severity scores. Despite the diverse causes of meningitis sepsis and various comorbidities, all patients showed significant improvement in their clinical and biochemical parameters. Five of the six patients progressed towards a reduction in their treatment and an eventual recovery with no device-related adverse events.
Conclusion: Extracorporeal cytokine hemoadsorption using CytoSorb® appears to be a safe and effective therapy in the management of patients with meningitis sepsis with comorbidities.

Key words: meningitis sepsis, CytoSorb®, hemoadsorption, comorbidities, mortality, cytokine storm
Efficacy of Core Stability Exercise on Physio Ball Versus Trunk Balance Exercise in Non-Specific Low Back Pain
Authors: Vikram Kumar , Rout Dwarikanath , Dash Priyabrata
Published: February 2024

Background: Low back pain has found to be most common cause of disability in developing countries. Approximately two third of the adults are affected by non-specific low back pain or mechanical low back pain at some point in their lives. The endeavour of this study was to compare the efficacy of the core stability exercise on Physio ball and trunk balance exercises in terms of pain, disability and quality of life in individuals with non-specific chronic low back pain.
Material and Methods: Thirty male subjects were included in the study divided into two groups (15 subjects in each group). The group-A received core stability exercise on physio ball and group-B received the trunk balance exercise. The protocol consisted of eight sessions 4 times a week for two weeks and the readings was taken on first session (pre-intervention), fourth and eighth (post-intervention) on VAS for pain, Oswestry Disability Index for disability and quality of life.
Results: Trunk balance exercise (Group-B) showed statistically significant difference in pain (VAS3) and disability (ODI3) as compared to the core stability exercise on the Physio ball (Group-A) after 8 sessions of intervention in individuals with non-specific chronic low back pain.
Conclusion: From the study, we conclude that the both group-A and group-B when combined with hot pack and flexibility exercises shows statistically significant improvement in pain, disability and quality of life. However, group-B was more effective than group-A in treating non-specific chronic low back pain.

Key words: Low back pain, Oswestry Disability Index, trunk balance exercises, core stability exercise, Physio ball.
A Thorough Physical Therapy Program for a Patient with a Conservatively Handled Thoracic Vertebral Fracture: A Case Report
Authors: Kamble Sanjivani Nikhil , Lalwani Shivani Satish , Dubey Ramkumar
Published: February 2024

Vertebral compression fractures (VCFs) are common in the thoracolumbar spine. Thoracolumbar spinal compression fractures are caused by a trauma process referred to as flexion compression. As the initial component, this mechanism usually affects the longitudinal ligament at the front and the front half of the vertebral body. The most obvious indication is pain. An individual who was 48 years old was presented to the multispecialty facility on February 9th, 2023, with concerns about pain in the midback region along with difficulty in sitting since the morning. The patient reported a road traffic accident that he experienced in the morning, while he was riding his bicycle, a two-wheeler from the back side dashed his bicycle which led to the fall of the patient from a certain height straight to the ground. MRI and an X-ray of the vertebral column on an identical day indicated a D12 vertebral stable compression fracture mainly of the anterior column with a slight extension of fracture going toward the right pedicle along with no neuro deficit bilaterally. Earlier mobility, adequate lower-extremity and spinal muscle power, relief from pain, and a satisfactory quality of life expectancy are vital considerations. The vertebral fracture rehabilitation course is effective, as indicated by statistically noteworthy gains in physical ability and a healthy lifestyle. The present case study depicts a thorough rehabilitation approach for individuals who went through conservative spinal vertebral fracture therapy.

Key words: Vertebral compression fracture, physical therapy, conservative management, early rehabilitation, Quality of life, Treatment regimen
Synovial Chondromatosis of Wrist Joint: A Rare Case Report
Authors: Wiguna I Gusti Ngurah Indra , Wiratnaya I Gede Eka , . Febyan
Published: February 2024

Synovial chondromatosis is an uncommon and non-malignant transformation of the synovial membrane which leads to development of numerous cartilaginous bodies within the joint. Synovial chondromatosis occurs rarely in the wrist, and there have been a lack of reports of this occurrence in the literature. Hereby we reported a case of synovial chondromatosis occurred in the wrist joint treated with marginal excision.
A 52-year-old male complained lump on his right wrist accompanied by mild pain. On physical examination, there was lump on ulnar side of the right wrist with normal underlying skin, palpable hard and immobile. There was slight limitation on wrist flexion and extension, whereas radial – and ulnar deviation and pronation – supination range of motion were within normal limit. The plain x-ray of the right wrist showed multiple calcified intra-articular cartilaginous loose bodies in the distal radioulnar joint. Biopsy showed multilobulated cartilage tissue that contained chondrocytes without atypia, and some cartilage tissue accompanied with mild atypia. We diagnosed the patient as primary benign soft tissue tumor at right distal radio-ulnar joint due to synovial chondromatosis and we performed marginal excision. The clinical result was reported good, but complete data could not be obtained because the patient refused to do routine follow up.
The rarity of synovial chondromatosis involving the wrist joint could be an obstacle in performing diagnostic procedures and treatment for the case, but with the thoughtful application of resources and surgical principles, synovial chondromatosis of the wrist joint can be safely and effectively managed.

Keywords: Synovial chondromatosis, Wrist joint, Marginal excision
Hyperuricemia is Equivalent to Type 2 Diabetes - Transforming Myth into Reality
Authors: Subbu G R
Published: February 2024

Hyperuricemia is a metabolic disorder characterized by a high level of uric acid in the blood and was commonly thought to be associated with gout and nephrolithiasis. While hyperuricemia and T2D (Type 2 diabetes) are distinct medical conditions, they share certain similarities, and both have significant detrimental effects on humans. The prevalence of hyperuricemia and T2D has been alarmingly rising in the past two decades, and the development of these two conditions among young adults is worrisome for healthcare professionals. Research and debates have recently focused on a possible link between hyperuricemia and T2D. Individuals with persistent hyperuricemia are more likely to develop T2D. The underlying mechanisms contributing to these associations may involve chronic systemic inflammation, oxidative stress, and endothelial dysfunction. They are almost identical in etiology, pathophysiology, complications, and management. Recent studies have revealed an intricate relationship between these two conditions, suggesting hyperuricemia may be equivalent to T2D. Screening for hyperuricemia at an early stage can prevent the development of prediabetes and later overt T2D. This review article aims to explore the concept of hyperuricemia as an equivalent of T2D and shed light on the transforming perception of this association.

Keywords: Uric acid, prehyperuricemia, hyperuricemia, type 2 diabetes, metabolic disorder, non-communicable disorder, endothelial dysfunction, systemic inflammation, oxidative stress, and preventive measures.
Interest in Advanced Program Participation in Alumni with a Training Approach Extended Theory Planned Behavior (Indonesian Educational Coaching Case Study)
Authors: Stannylimdra Angelina Grace , Yuliati Lilik Noor , Safari Arief
Published: February 2024

Informal training is held to improve the quality of human resources. CIE is one of the companies that operates in informal education, where at the beginner level the number of participants is full, while at the advanced level the number of participants is around 20-40%, so efforts are needed to increase the quota. This research method uses Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) with Partial Least Square (PLS). The research results show that promotion does not affect Attitude Toward Behavior because the interview results state that information about advanced levels is still lacking. Advanced level flyers are not able to describe the contents & benefits. Apart from that, advanced level publications are still not optimal. Personal Selling influences Attitude Toward Behavior because CIE is able to respond well to potential participants. Price Perception influences Perceived Behavior Control because the price set by CIE is cheap. Payment Method does not affect Perceived Behavior Control because the payment method specified is not flexible. Attitude Toward Behavior influences Behavior Intention because of good educational facilities. Subjective Norm does not affect Behavioral Intention because participants who take part in the training are learning assignments from the workplace. Perceived Behavior Control Influences Behavior Intention because participants receive support from the company. Satisfaction does not affect Behavior Intention because the level of participants still cannot know the size of their improvement in abilities after attending training, for example in the form of grades and so on. Efforts that can be made to increase the interest of training participants include forming an account executive team to carry out promotions, expanding promotional media, the content of promotions using attractive language, having video testimonials from alumni, maintaining predetermined costs and maintaining the quality of learning, conducting evaluations on several factors include payment methods, the training system so that it is more flexible and has a wider reach, and the learning process so that CIE can get information related to the level of participant satisfaction.

Keywords: Interest, Training, Advanced Program, Theory of Planned Behavior
Analysis of Actor, Needs, Constraints, and Action Plans for the Development of Traditional Game Cultural Tourism Attraction in the Tourism Villages of Durensari, Trenggalek and Kampung Dolanan Borobudur, Magelang
Authors: Supriyanto Budi , Djati Sundring Pantja , . Nurbaeti
Published: February 2024

The purpose of this study is to analyze and find out the actors, needs, constraints, and action plans for the development of traditional game cultural tourist attractions in the Tourist Villages of Durensari, Trenggalek, and Kampung Dolanan Borobudur, Magelang. This analysis is needed to provide direction to stakeholders as the basis for a comprehensive, effective, and efficient strategic plan supporting the development of traditional game cultural tourism attractions. This research employs case studies, the purposive approach of selecting respondents, and the qualitative descriptive method. Data collection methods encompass observation, interviews, documentation, and filling out questionnaires. The analysis method is the ISM (Interpretive Structural Modeling) method supported by ISM Expert software. According to this study, the factors that most strongly propel and impact the growth of traditional game tourism attractions are (1) the actor element, namely the tourist attraction manager; (2) elements of need, namely publication and promotion; (3) element of constraints, namely limited government facilitation; and (4) element of action plans, namely networking and collaboration. These main elements should be a reference in developing traditional game tourism attractions in the Tourist Village Durensari and Kampung Dolanan Borobudur.

Keywords: Cultural Tourism Attraction, Actor, Constraints, Needs, Action, Traditional Game, Tourism Village.
Metallurgical Extraction of Copper in Ancient Egypt
Authors: Chitralekha Kotian Chitralekha Kotian
Published: February 2024

The origins of chemistry in ancient civilizations can be traced back to the initial human endeavors aimed at producing an elixir and transmuting base metals into gold. The discovery and utilization of metallic elements have played a pivotal part in the advancement of human civilizations, since they have facilitated the production of sturdier and longer-lasting materials. The ancient Egyptians were among the oldest civilizations to engage in metallurgical practices. The primary metallic elements employed in ancient Egyptian civilization encompassed copper, gold, silver, and iron. The utilization of copper in ancient Egypt was widespread and constituted a significant aspect of Egypt's industrial endeavors. The current paper investigates the many modes, procedures, and technologies employed in the metallurgical extraction of Copper in ancient Egypt.

Keywords: Egypt, Copper, Metallurgy, Ore, Furnace.
The Influence of Customer Experience and Price Perception on Repurchase Intention on Mixue’s Products
Authors: Nasution Frisca Angelina , Adnans Abdhy Aulia
Published: February 2024

This study aims to determine the impact of customer experience and price perceptions partially and simultaneously on repurchasing intention for Mixue products. The research method used in this research is quantitative explanatory design with accidental sampling. The number of samples in this study were 371 people. The data collected using Likert scale that consist of scale of repurchase intention, scale of customer experience, and scale of price perceptions. Multiple linear regression analysis technique is used to test the proposed hypothesis. The result showed that: (1) Customer Experience has a positive impact on repurchasing intention in Mixue. (2) Price perception has a positive effect on repurchase intention on Mixue. (3) Customer experience and price perception simultaneously influence the repurchasing intention on Mixue up to 66,7% and the rest the 33,3% impacted by other factors that unable to be researched by this experiment.

Keywords: Customer Experience, Price Perception, Repurchasing Intention, Mixue.
21st Century Teacher Competency: Towards Conceptualization of Islamic Culture in Islamic Schools
Authors: Solong Najamuddin Petta , Gamar Nur , Damopolii Mujahid
Published: February 2024

The present work explores 21st-century teachers' competency in conceptualizing Islamic culture in the MAN 1 Islamic senior high school in Gorontalo City. This descriptive qualitative research employed a descriptive phenomenology approach. All data were generated from observation, interviews, and documentation. The data were further analyzed in four steps: condensation, coding, categorization, and theory. According to the results, 21st-century religious education teachers should be capable of designing, organizing, directing, and supervising the cultivation of the practice of religious teachings in aspects of Islamic law. This aims to embody Islamic cultures, such as dress, religious traditions, and Islamic interaction. Meanwhile, the application of 21st-century skills in critical thinking, collaboration, communication, and creativity has not been practiced by teachers and students. Conducting further research to reveal strategies for comprehensively realizing Islamic culture from various aspects is necessary. This is especially significant in identifying aspects of 21st-century manners aligned with the profile project of Rahmatan lil alamin (a mercy to all creation) and making religious teachings a key leadership competency in madrasas.

Keywords: Leadership, Competence, 21st-century Teacher, Islamic Culture
Spatiotemporal Land use/Land cover Changes in Bangalore Rural District, Karnataka
Authors: Gajalakshmi K. , V Anantharama.
Published: February 2024

Determining land-use/land-cover (LULC) changes provides valuable insights into the dynamics of the Earth's surface and is crucial for a variety of purposes. To monitor changes in agricultural land to optimize land use, manage crop rotations, and enhance sustainable agricultural practices LULC used. LISS III and LISS IV satellite images for 2010 and 2020 were used to generate the LULC map and compared to analyse the changes. Landforms in five categories Agriculture land, Built-up, Wasteland and Water bodies were analysed in the four taluks of Bangalore rural District. In Nelamangala and Hosekote built-up increased by 3 % of total area, where as in Devanahalli built-up area increased by 7 % of total area. Agricultural land has reduced 2 % of total area in Devanahalli but whereas 2 % of agricultural land reduced in Devanahali in a decade time reflecting the Kempegowda international airport in Devanahalli. Provide recommendations for sustainable land use planning and development based on the study's findings. Analysis involves a combination of remote sensing, GIS, and fieldwork to comprehensively understand and manage spatiotemporal land use changes in a specific region. Future scope of this study is Use models to project future land use changes based on different scenarios and Provide recommendations for sustainable land use planning and development based on the study's findings.

Keywords: Agricultural Land, Landuse/Landcover, Satellite Image, Spatio-temporal, Sustainable planning
Johnny Depp and Amber Heard: How Language and Societal Influences Shape Power and Discourses
Authors: Marishta Markel , Louka Penelope , Pilafas Georgios
Published: February 2024

The current paper aims to analyze the case of Johnny Depp and Amber Heard’s claims of domestic abuse, in the context of Foucault’s concepts of a socially constructed society, power, subject positions and discourses. Foucauldian Discourse Analysis goes against the westernized concept of structures such as gender, sexuality morality and norm, as it disregards the notion that these concepts are immutable and mainly biological, and suggests that society is fluid, placing the wider sociocultural and historical context of a society as the basic foundations of creating discourses, placing individual concepts and groups in hierarchies, with knowledge and power granting access to higher places in the societal hierarchy and therefore facilitating the production of discourses. In light of that, the introduction includes three qualitative studies that depict the fluidity of gender concepts regarding domestic abuse, and analyzing in the analysis section the power dynamics, subject positions and discourses created regarding the two actors, based on theoretical background around FDA analysis and social constructionism, qualitative studies, as well as recordings of the live trial in 2022 and two articles out of the four that were chosen, analyzing themes of gender differences, court environment and the media. The use of 6 analytic tools were used in order to identify the discourses, as well as explain the social constructionist perspective around gender and language.

Keywords: Johnny Depp, Amber Heard, FDA, Gender, Discourse, Social constructionism
A TECHNICAL AND ECONOMIC COMPARISON OF CO2 REMOVAL TECHNOLOGIES IN AMMONIA PRODUCTION PLANTS
Authors: Oribayo O. , Bashorun A. K. , George O. A.
Published: February 2024

The utilization of natural gas as a primary feedstock in ammonia production has resulted in significant carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions, raising environmental concerns. Consequently, several technologies have been developed to capture and remove carbon dioxide. In this study, a comparison was conducted between two CO2 removal technologies (Amine and Benfield) in an Ammonia production plant. The evaluation was performed using rate-based modelling techniques in Aspen Plus software. A base case simulation was built and validated using figures obtained from various literature studies. Optimization and sensitivity analyses were conducted to determine optimal operating conditions. The optimized parameters were used to perform an economic analysis of both technologies based on the energy consumption, solvent regeneration efficiency, and CO2 removal efficiency. The results obtained from the comparison showed that the amine technology was more economical than the Benfield technology in terms of cost and plant efficiency. The economic analysis revealed that the amine technology had a lower Net Present value, and a shorter payback period compared to the Benfield technology. Overall, this study provides insight into the economic and operational considerations of CO2 removal technologies in ammonia production plants and recommends the use of amine technology as the preferred technology for CO2 removal in ammonia production plants.
CREATING INCLUSIVE TVET INSTITUTIONS FOR HEARING IMPAIRED STUDENTS: INSIGHTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS
Authors:   Lincoln University College, Malaysia, Pirzada Gouhar , Anis Faisal ,   Department of Education, University of Management and Technology, Lahore, Ahmed Faran ,   Future Institute of O level and A level, Lahore
Published: February 2024

This study aimed to examine the perspectives of eleven participants, including teachers, parents, curriculum developers, and academic administrators in the Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) sector, engaged in inclusive education and creating inclusive education strategies. More specifically, this study explored their perspectives on implementing inclusive education for students with hearing impairment (HI) in TVET institutions in Pakistan. Qualitative research using a focus group method was conducted to gather data. Focus group discussions revealed the need for counselling, awareness, attitude changes, instructional methods, and infrastructure to facilitate inclusive education. Creating inclusive learning environments required collaboration, personalised support, and accessible environments. It also stressed the difficulties and potential of inclusive education and urged for further study and implementation of solutions to improve student learning and well-being. Inclusive educational settings can help all students succeed. Infrastructure was examined in vocational institutions’ special needs support. Wheelchair accessibility and a safe learning environment were emphasised. They stressed the impact of the institutions’ environments on student attitudes, academic achievement, and social development. Inclusion was also discussed, emphasising the need for a community-oriented vocational skills approach customised to these individuals’ educational requirements. Keywords: Inclusive education, Hearing Impaired Students, TVET, Perceptions.
PHYSICAL AND PSYCHOLOGICAL EFFECTS OF COVID-19 AMONG SURVIVORS IN PUNJAB, PAKISTAN
Authors:   Department of Sociology and Criminology, University of Sargodha, Sargodha, Fatima Zaryab , Ahmad Umair ,   Department of Sociology, GC University, Lahore, Fatima Rahat ,   Department of Sociology and Criminology, University of Sargodha, Sargodha
Published: February 2024

Patients with COVID-19 suffer considerable physical and psychological stress not only during the disease crisis but also after the illness. In this regard, the first practical step is to clearly understand the patients physical and psychological problems. Therefore, this study aimed to examine the physical and psychological effects of COVID-19 on survivors. To achieve this goal, a phenomenological study was conducted. Researchers utilized non-probability convenient sampling, and 12 participants were recruited from a cohort of individuals with confirmed COVID-19 infection and experiencing a history of mild to severe symptoms. The collected data was analyzed through themes of Effects on Physical Health, Effects on Psychological Health, and Social Stigma. The study found that contracting and recovering from coronavirus is an experience in which participants oscillate between relief, safety, confinement, and raw fear. A major focus was seen on the physical and psychological aspects of the diseased body. Stigma and financial stress after infection were also expressed. This study provided a better understanding of the physical and mental well-being of COVID-19 survivors after recovery based on real-world experience. Participants experienced their bodies being vulnerable and marked after COVID-19. They wavered between radiant joy in healing and uncertainty in assessing symptoms. Patient’s experiences, therefore, help us better understand how people cope with post- illness challenges and guide us to better ways to support them in the future. Keywords: Stigma, Physical Health, Psychological Health, Patients, Health impact, Post-COVID Syndrome.
ULRICH BECK’S RISK SOCIETY AND THE SELECTED PANDEMIC LITERATURE: A CRITICAL ANALYSIS
Authors:   Department of Linguistics the University of Haripur, Haripur Pakistan, Nazmeen Tayyaba , Shahzadi Afshan ,   Department of English Abbottabad University of Science and Technology Havelian, Abbottabad, Malik Ayesha ,   Department of Linguistics the University of Haripur, Haripur Pakistan
Published: February 2024

The present study deals with Ulrich Beck’s Risk Society in relation to the selected pandemic literature. It aims at exploring the dangers of modern world exhibited in post-apocalyptic fiction in English. The study employed Beck’s notion of risk society which demonstrates scientific and technological advancement resulting in terrors in today world. The study is qualitative one and analyzed through content analysis technique. It concluded that there are some terrible consequences often neglected during the blind run after progress and advancement and they happen later on as uncontrollable phenomenon. Keywords: Pandemic, Risk Society, Literature, Modern World.
THE ROLE OF WOMEN EDUCATION AND EMPOWERMENT IN THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT IN AREAS NASEERABAD, SIBI AND KACHI OF BALUCHISTAN
Authors:   Education Department University College of Dera Murad Jamali (LUAWMS) Baluchistan, Begum Safia , Anbreen Shahla ,   Education Department, Sardar Bahadur Khan Women's University Quetta Baluchistan, Jamal Azra ,   Iqra University Gulshan campus Karachi
Published: February 2024

Women education and empowerment play the vital role to improve the society living standard as well as economical condition and cultural values of family and country. Be that as it may, women in Baluchistan are living in the mess of exceptionally old customs made by the Baloch ancestral men of the neighborhood networks, which restrict their access to empowerment and education. The objectives of the study examine the women' education, poverty, unemployment, cultural condition, socio economic development and women empowerment. This study has been conducted in rural areas of three districts Naaeerabad, Sibi and Kachhi (Baluchistan). The sample size was 175 SST (science) and SST (general) teachers in (BPS 17) grade, number of principals were eighteen, twenty parents and nine educational administrators, the total sample size was 222. The quantitative data has been collected from SPSS and qualitative data was examine through thematic analysis. This study demonstrates the cultural condition, socio economic status of women. The findings of the study that women, their families, and society can all benefit from economic growth and reduced poverty; It is predictable to invest in and empower women economically and socially. Keywords: Education, Socio-Economic, Administrators, Empowerment, Unemployment, Poverty, Baluchi Riwaj, Tribal and (SSTs) Secondary School Teacher General and Science.
Reviewer Acknowledgements for Journal of Biology and Life Scienc, Vol. 15, No. 1
Authors: Lee Kelvin
Published: February 2024

Journal of Biology and Life Science (JBLS) would like to acknowledge the following reviewers for their assistance with peer review of manuscripts for this issue. Many authors, regardless of whether JBLS publishes their work, appreciate the helpful feedback provided by the reviewers. Their comments and suggestions were of great help to the authors in improving the quality of their papers. Each of the reviewers listed below returned at least one review for this issue.Reviewers for Volume 15, Number 1Bratko Filipic, CIETO, SloveniaHomyra Tasnim, Louisiana State University, BangladeshHui Xiang, Allergan, Inc., USANatalia Tkachuk, T.H. Shevchenko National University “Chernihiv Colehium”, UkraineRagab A. El-Mergawi, National Research Centre, EgyptXusniddin Boymurodov, Samarkand Institute of Veterinary Medicine, Uzbekistan Kelvin LeeEditorial AssistantJournal of Biology and Life Science-------------------------------------------Macrothink Institute5348 Vegas Dr.#825Las Vegas, Nevada 89108United StatesTel: 1-702-953-1852 ext.510Fax: 1-702-420-2900E-mail 1: jbls@macrothink.orgE-mail 2: jbls@macrothink.comURL: http://jbls.macrothink.org
Reviewer Acknowledgements for Journal of Education and Training, Vol. 11, No. 1
Authors: Wang Dora
Published: February 2024

Journal of Education and Training (JET) would like to acknowledge the following reviewers for their assistance with peer review of manuscripts for this issue. Many authors, regardless of whether JET publishes their work, appreciate the helpful feedback provided by the reviewers. Their comments and suggestions were of great help to the authors in improving the quality of their papers. Each of the reviewers listed below returned at least one review for this issue.Reviewers for Volume 11, Number 1 A. F. Elgamal, Mansoura University, EgyptAntonella Nuzzaci, University of L'Aquila, ItalyBryan Spiegelberg, Rider University, USAJohn Cowan, Edinburgh Napier University, ScotlandJukdao Potisaen, Rajabhat Mahasarakham University, ThailandLazarus Ndiku Makewa, University of Eastern AfricaBaraton, KenyaMontasser Mohamed AbdelWahab Mahmoud, Imam Abdulrahman bin Faisal University, Saudi ArabiaRania Elsayed Ibrahim, National Authority for Remote Sensing and Space Sciences, Egypt  Dora WangEditorial AssistantJournal of Education and TrainingMacrothink Institute-----------------------------------------5348 Vegas Dr.#825Las VegasNevada 89108United StatesPhone: 1-702-953-1852 ext.534E-mail 1: jet@macrothink.orgE-mail 2: jet@macrothink.comWebsite: http://jet.macrothink.org
A rare case of recurrent anemia with giant lipoma of jejunum: A case report
Authors: Rina Prasad  , Kamlesh Jaiswal
Published: February 2024

Lipoma of the gastrointestinal tract is a rare, benign, usually single, slow growing, non-epithelial neoplasms derived from mature adipocytes.3 The colon is the commonest site of the digestive tract with an incidence rate ~4.4%. Most of the lipomas are asymptomatic and incidentally detected.3 Lipoma should be differentiated from true neoplasia, because in most of the cases they do not need any intervention unless they cause a symptom or are large in size.3 Endoscopic resection is preferred for lipomas < 2cm and surgery for lipomas > 2cm to avoid complication such as bleeding and perforation. We report a case of a 40-year-old male, who was found to have 15cm jejunal lipoma by imaging and confirmed by histopathology.
The impact of soaking heat-cured acrylic resin’s surface roughness in turmeric tamarind solution
Authors: Mirna Febriani  , Emma Rachmawati
Published: February 2024

Background: Dentures are a solution for the issue of tooth loss. Heat-cured acrylic resin is a common base material for dentures in dentistry. When exposed to acids frequently, the acrylic plate's surface becomes rough. Because of their health advantages, turmeric tamarind herb is commonly taken. Turmeric rhizomes and tamarind fruit are used to make herbal turmeric tamarind. The citric acid in tamarind fruit reduces the surface tension of acrylic resin that has undergone heat curing, increasing porosity and roughness. Materials and Method: 24 heat-cured acrylic resin plates that were pretested and divided into two groups of packed and unpackaged tamarind turmeric herbs were used in the laboratory experiment. The pH value of each group was measured. Each group's 12 samples were soaked for 1, 3, 5, or 7 days before the roughness was gauged and examined. Result: An analysis of the data using the two-way ANOVA test revealed a significant difference between the length of the immersion and the surface roughness of the heat-cured acrylic resin of 0.023 (0.005). However, the difference between the packaged and unpackaged turmeric tamarind groups was just 0.131 (> 0.005). Conclusion: The harshness of the heat-cured acrylic resin was altered by the soaked time in the tamarind turmeric herb. The development of roughness can be affected by some factors, including the presence of acids, especially citric acid, liquid absorption, pH, the breaking down of polymer bonds, the level of hydrogen ions, and improper packing methods.
Kelch 13 gene polymorphisms of Plasmodium falciparum among human population in Nasarawa-West Senatorial District, Nasarawa State, Nigeria
Authors: Isaac Nyiayem Igbawua  , Yakubu Boyi Ngwai
Published: February 2024

Kelch-13 is a gene produced by Plasmodium falciparum, one of the species of Malaria parasite. Malaria remains a major public health challenge especially in Sub-Saharan Africa, a major cause of mortality and morbidity, especially in children and pregnant women. WHO recommends Artemisinin-based combination therapies as the first-line drugs for the treatment of uncomplicated malaria but the emergence and spread of Artemisinin-resistance associated with mutations in K13 gene poses a threat to ACT efficacy. Detection of mutant K13 gene may provide the information on changes in parasite susceptibility to Artemisinin. This study was aimed at detecting K13 gene polymorphisms among human population in Nasarawa-West Senatorial District, Nigeria. A total of 385 blood samples were collected from selected hospitals and screened for malaria by microscopy (the gold standard). Species specific screening of the P. falciparum was done using RDT. Dried blood spots made from RDT positive samples were investigated for the presence of K13 genes by nested PCR. Sequencing detected mutant K13 gene. Results: 103 samples were positive for Plasmodium falciparum by RDT, PCR confirmed 48 K13 genes with a band size of 848 bp. Nucleotide sequence alignment revealed six Single Nucleotides Polymorphisms. The nucleotide sequences were converted to protein sequences and results showed a point mutation in 1(5.0%) of the 20 Pfkelch 13 gene sequenced. Conclusively, the need for continuous surveillance following the detection of mutant gene in the study population is recommended in order to have a wider picture of the parasite diversity for effective malaria control.
Effectiveness of range of motion therapy to improve muscle strength in postoperative limb fracture patients
Authors: Aulia Yora Rianisa  , Okti Sri Purwanti  , Joko Winarno
Published: February 2024

Intoduction: A fracture or fracture is a separation or tear in bone continuity caused by trauma. Fracture fixation surgery is one of the procedures in handling fractures. However, there are still many short-term and long-term complications that can be experienced by patients, one of which is a decrease in range of motion which results in a decrease in muscle strength. Range Of Motion (ROM) is one of the therapies that can be done to improve and maintain the perfection of the ability to move joints completely and to increase muscle time and tone. Objective: To increase muscle strength in postoperative limb fracture patients can apply Range of Motion therapy. Methods: The method used in this study uses case studies with pre and post intervention. Range of Motion therapy is carried out 2 times a day in 3 consecutive days starting from the second day postoperatively. The patient was given ROM therapy on the second day postoperatively passively. On the third and fourth postoperative days, patients are asked to do ROM actively as taught on the first day. Results: Results showed that there was an increase in muscle strength in patients postoperative limb fractures after Range of Motion therapy. Conclusion: Range of motion therapy with appropriate procedures and performed routinely can improve muscle strength and daily activities in patients with postoperative limb fractures.
A review of facial vascular anomalies with emphasis on venous malformations
Authors: Jiboon Atheer Talib , Al-Zubaidi Nazhat Mahmood AbdlKareem , Al-Noori Noor Mohammed , Kadim Teba Fadhil
Published: February 2024

Vascular anomalies are localized congenital morphogenetic defects in the blood vessels. They represent a broad spectrum of disorders, ranging from a simple “birthmark” to life-threatening entities. Most (60%) occur in the head and neck region, and each anomaly has a different etiology and clinical behavior; therefore, an accurate diagnosis is crucial for appropriate evaluation and management.

This study aims to briefly elaborate on the vascular anomalies, their etiology, and clinical features and assess the role of sclerosing agents in treating venous malformations. The International Society for the Study of Vascular Anomalies (ISSVA) classifies vascular anomalies into vascular tumors and malformations, with subdivisions of each. This classification is accepted worldwide and has become the official system for classifying vascular anomalies.

Hemangiomas are the most common type of vascular tumors, while venous malformations are the most common type of vascular malformations. Venous malformations can be treated conservatively without surgical disfigurement. Sclerotherapy is the first-line treatment for venous malformations, as it is an easy-to-perform procedure with minimal equipment needed.