bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Student Peer Counselling Behaviour Management Interventions and Discipline among Public Secondary School Students in Kiambu County, Kenya
Authors: Kariithi Anne Wanjugu , Mukolwe Newton , Kimani Mwaura
Published: November 2022

Indiscipline is a major challenge facing schools in Kenya. As a result, the government recommends robust interventions at the school level to rein in on indiscipline. Nevertheless, students continue to exhibit immense behavioural problems. This calls to question the efficacy of the numerous behaviour change interventions put in place. This study assessed the influence of student peer counseling interventions on discipline among public secondary school students in Kiambu County, Kenya. The study was founded on the Ecological Systems Theory (EST). Based on the correlational research design, the study targeted the 227 principals 3,479 guidance and counseling teachers and the 89,065 students in Kiambu County. From these, the study sampled 23 principals, 97 teachers and 398 students using the simple random sampling technique. Data was collected using questionnaires, interview guides, and observation schedules. Piloting was conducted to assist in determining the accuracy, clarity, and suitability of the research instruments. The data was analyzed using descriptive statistics (mean, frequency and percentages) and inferential statistics (Pearson correlation and multivariate regression analysis at a significance level of 0.05). Data from interviews and secondary data sources were subjected to content analysis procedures. The findings show that there was positive and significant correlation between students discipline and student peer counseling (r=0.476, p<0.05). Based on these findings, it is evident that student peer counseling interventions indeed influence students’ discipline in the study area. Interventions around these areas should thus be strengthened to holistically enhance students discipline in the schools studied. The study recommends peer counselors should be frequently recruited and trained by schools to reach more students.
MASTECTOMIA UNILATERAL ASSOCIADA À TÉCNICA DE FLAP SIMPLES – RELATO DE CASO
Authors: Tiecher Ana Gabriely Filgueiras , Carvalho Anderson Teixeira de
Published: November 2022

Hormônios como estrogênio e progesterona estão intimamente ligados ao desenvolvimento de neoplasias mamárias em cães, relacionados ao desenvolvimento das mamas podendo gerar problemas como hiperplasias ou neoplasias mamárias, além de aborto, ovário cístico e piometra. A mastectomia é o procedimento cirúrgico realizado para retirar uma ou várias glândulas mamárias, enquanto a técnica de flap é utilizada para corrigir cirurgias de grandes extensões que não poderiam ser suturadas por técnicas convencionais. Objetivou-se descrever este relato como uma técnica à acrescentar na rotina cirúrgica da medicina veterinária. Foi atendido um cão fêmea de 12 anos de idade que apresentava queixa de grande massa mamária, que inicialmente o proprietário acreditava ser “leite empedrado”, devido ao ato de sucção que a fêmea realizava sobre suas mamas. Foi indicado realização de mastectomia unilateral e consequente realização de flap para correção da ferida cirúrgica. Foi solicitado hemograma, bioquímicos, avaliação do tempo de coagulação, radiografia, ultrassonografia e biópsia. Onde na biópsia foi encontrado presença de diferentes tumores mamários e metástase linfática. Conclui-se com este trabalho a técnica de mastectomia associada ao flap, pode ser utilizada de forma segura desde que aplicada de maneira correta. Sendo usada principalmente em plásticas de regiões de retirada de tumores grandes e malignos onde é necessário altas margens de segurança.
Laboratory assessment of corrosion rate of carbon steel ground heat exchangers
Authors: Cadelano Gianluca , Bortolin Alessandro , Di Sipio Eloisa , Ferrarini Giovanni , Bison Paolo , Bernardi Adriana , Dalla Santa Giorgia , Galgaro Antonio
Published: November 2022

Abstract. The materials used in the manufacture of geothermal heat exchangers for shallow geothermal applications play an important role in the overall system performance, especially if grout is not being used to seal the boreholes in which the heat exchanger is installed. The subject of this study is the durability evaluation of a vertical coaxial ground heat
exchanger made of steel that is coupled directly to the ground. This
solution minimizes the thermal resistance between the heat exchanger and the ground, but presents the important drawback of removing any protection
toward the surrounding environment Among the materials proposed for
manufacturing such vertical geothermal heat exchanger, carbon steel is
suitable and have potential, due to its low cost and high thermal
conductivity. The main disadvantage of this material is that it is strongly
subject to corrosive attack, according to the chemo-physical properties of
the underground. This study investigated the corrosion behaviour of carbon
steel used in an experimental underground heat exchanger and assessed its
durability over time. Corrosion rate of steel samples were measured in the
laboratory by weight loss method after exposure over a specified period in a
selected ground medium. Different ground conditions were tested, resulting
in different densities and moisture contents of ground samples collected on
the field. Based on the results, the corrosion rate of carbon steel is
evaluated as a function of water content and rate of ground compaction. This
information has allowed to advance more accurate quantitative forecast of
the expected operational life of installed geothermal exchangers and their
safety over time.
Retrieval of ice water path from the Microwave Humidity Sounder (MWHS) aboard FengYun-3B (FY-3B) satellite polarimetric measurements based on a deep neural network
Authors: Wang Wenyu , Wang Zhenzhan , He Qiurui , Zhang Lanjie
Published: November 2022

Abstract. The ice water path (IWP) is an important cloud parameter in atmospheric radiation, and there are still great difficulties in its retrieval. Artificial neural networks have become a popular method in atmospheric remote sensing in recent years. This study presents a global IWP retrieval based on deep neural networks using the measurements from the Microwave Humidity Sounder (MWHS) aboard the FengYun-3B (FY-3B) satellite. Since FY-3B/MWHS has quasi-polarization channels at 150 GHz, the effect of the polarimetric radiance difference (PD) was also studied. A retrieval database was established using collocations between MWHS and CloudSat 2C-ICE (CloudSat and CALIPSO Ice Cloud Property Product). Then, two types of networks were trained for cloud scene filtering and IWP retrieval. For the cloud filtering network, the microwave channels show a capacity with a false alarm ratio (FAR) of 0.31 and a probability of detection (POD) of 0.61. For the IWP retrieval network, different combination inputs of auxiliaries and channels were compared. The results show that the five MWHS channels combined with scan angle, latitude, and the ocean/land mask of inputs of auxiliary variables perform best. Applying the cloud filtering network and IWP retrieval network, the final root mean squared error (RMSE) is 916.76 g m−2, the mean absolute percentage error (MAPE) is 92 %, and the correlation coefficient (CC) is 0.65. Then, a tropical cyclone case measured simultaneously by MWHS and CloudSat was chosen to test the performance of the networks, and the result shows a good correlation (0.73) with 2C-ICE. Finally, the global annual mean IWP of MWHS is very close to that of 2C-ICE, and the 150 GHz channels give a significant improvement in the midlatitudes compared to using only 183 GHz channels.
Stratospheric Temperature Measurements from NanoSatellite Observations of Stellar Occultation Bending
Authors: McGuffin Dana L. , Cameron-Smith Philip J. , Horsley Matthew A. , Bauman Brian J. , De Vries Wim , Healy Denis , Pertica Alex , Shaffer Chris , Simms Lance M.
Published: November 2022

Abstract. Stellar occultation observations from space can probe the stratosphere and mesosphere at a fine vertical scale around the globe unlike other measurement techniques like radiosondes, aircraft, and radio occultation. We imaged the refractive bending angle of a star centroid for a series of occultations by the atmosphere. Atmospheric refractivity, density, and then temperature are retrieved from the bending observations with the Abel transformation and Edlén's law, the hydrostatic equation, and the ideal gas law. The retrieval technique is applied to data collected by two nanosatellites operated by Terran Orbital. Measurements were primarily taken by the GEOStare SV2 mission, with a dedicated imaging telescope, supplemented with images captured by spacecraft bus sensors, namely the star trackers on other Terran Orbital missions. The bending angle noise floor is 10 arcseconds and 30 arcseconds for the star tracker and GEOStare SV2 data, respectively. The most significant sources of uncertainty are due to centroiding errors due to the fairly low-resolution stellar images and telescope pointing knowledge derived from noisy satellite attitude sensors. The former mainly affects the star tracker data, while the latter limits the GEOStare SV2 accuracy with both providing low vertical resolution. This translates to a temperature profile retrieval up to roughly 20 km for both star tracker and GEOStare SV2 datasets. In preparation of an upcoming 2023 mission designed to correct these deficiencies, SOHIP, we simulated bending angle measurements with varying magnitudes of error. The expected maximum altitude of retrieved temperature is 41 km on average for these simulated measurements with a noise floor of 0.39 arcseconds. Our work highlights the capabilities of stellar occultation observations from nanosatellites for atmospheric sounding. Future work will investigate high frequency observations of atmospheric gravity waves and turbulence, mitigating the major uncertainties observed in these datasets.
Impact of physical parameterizations on wind simulation with WRF V3.9.1.1 under stable conditions at planetary boundary layer gray-zone resolution: a case study over the coastal regions of North China
Authors: Yu Entao , Bai Rui , Chen Xia , Shao Lifang
Published: November 2022

Abstract. Reliable simulation of wind fields under stable weather
conditions is vital for preventing air pollution. In this study, we investigate how different physical parameterizations impact simulated near-surface wind
at 10 m height over the coastal regions of North China using the Weather
Research and Forecasting (WRF) model with a horizontal grid spacing of 0.5 km. We performed 640 simulations using combinations of 10 planetary boundary layer (PBL), 16 microphysics (MP), and four shortwave–longwave radiation (SW–LW) schemes. Model performance is evaluated using measurements from 105 weather station observations. The results show that the WRF model can
reproduce the temporal variation of wind speed in a reasonable way. The
simulated wind speed is most sensitive to the PBL schemes, followed by SW–LW schemes and MP schemes. Among all PBL schemes, the MYJ scheme shows the best
temporal correlation with the observed wind speed, while the Yonsei University (YSU) scheme has the lowest model bias. Dudhia–RRTM and MYDM7 show the best model performances out of all SW–LW and MP schemes, respectively, and the interactions among schemes also have large influences on wind simulation. Further investigation indicates that model sensitivity is also impacted by ocean
proximity and elevation. For example, for coastal stations, MYNN shows the
best correlation with observations among all PBL schemes, while Goddard
shows the smallest bias of SW–LW schemes; these results are different from those of inland stations. In general, according to the bias metrics, WRF simulates wind speed less accurately for inland stations compared to coastal
stations, and the model performance tends to degrade with increasing
elevation. The WRF model shows worse performance in simulating wind
direction under stable conditions over the study area, with lower
correlation scores compared to wind speed. Our results indicate the role
parameterizations play in wind simulation under stable weather conditions
and provide a valuable reference for further research in the study area and
nearby regions.
Advancing precipitation prediction using a new-generation storm-resolving model framework – SIMA-MPAS (V1.0): a case study over the western United States
Authors: Huang Xingying , Gettelman Andrew , Skamarock William C. , Lauritzen Peter Hjort , Curry Miles , Herrington Adam , Truesdale John T. , Duda Michael
Published: November 2022

Abstract. Global climate models (GCMs) have advanced in many ways as
computing power has allowed more complexity and finer resolutions. As GCMs
reach storm-resolving scales, they need to be able to produce realistic
precipitation intensity, duration, and frequency at fine scales with
consideration of scale-aware parameterization. This study uses a
state-of-the-art storm-resolving GCM with a nonhydrostatic dynamical core – the
Model for Prediction Across Scales (MPAS), incorporated in the atmospheric
component (Community Atmosphere Model, CAM) of the open-source Community
Earth System Model (CESM), within the System for Integrated Modeling of the
Atmosphere (SIMA) framework (referred to as SIMA-MPAS). At uniform coarse (here, at 120 km) grid
resolution, the SIMA-MPAS configuration is comparable to the standard
hydrostatic CESM (with a finite-volume (FV) dynamical core) with reasonable
energy and mass conservation on climatological timescales. With the
comparable energy and mass balance performance between CAM-FV (workhorse dynamical core) and SIMA-MPAS (newly developed dynamical core), it gives confidence in
SIMA-MPAS's applications at a finer resolution. To evaluate this, we focus
on how the SIMA-MPAS model performs when reaching a storm-resolving scale at
3 km. To do this efficiently, we compose a case study using a SIMA-MPAS
variable-resolution configuration with a refined mesh of 3 km covering the
western USA and 60 km over the rest of the globe. We evaluated the model
performance using satellite and station-based gridded observations with
comparison to a traditional regional climate model (WRF, the Weather
Research and Forecasting model). Our results show realistic representations
of precipitation over the refined complex terrains temporally and spatially.
Along with much improved near-surface temperature, realistic topography, and
land–air interactions, we also demonstrate significantly enhanced snowpack
distributions. This work illustrates that the global SIMA-MPAS at
storm-resolving resolution can produce much more realistic regional climate
variability, fine-scale features, and extremes to advance both climate and
weather studies. This next-generation storm-resolving model could ultimately
bridge large-scale forcing constraints and better inform climate impacts
and weather predictions across scales.
The contribution of Humboldt Glacier, northern Greenland, to sea-level rise through 2100 constrained by recent observations of speedup and retreat
Authors: Hillebrand Trevor R. , Hoffman Matthew J. , Perego Mauro , Price Stephen F. , Howat Ian M.
Published: November 2022

Abstract. Humboldt Glacier, northern Greenland, has retreated and accelerated
through the 21st century, raising concerns that it could be a significant
contributor to future sea-level rise. We use a data-constrained ensemble of
three-dimensional higher-order ice sheet model simulations to estimate the
likely range of sea-level rise from the continued retreat of Humboldt
Glacier. We first solve for basal traction using observed ice thickness, bed
topography, and ice surface velocity from the year 2007 in a PDE-constrained (partial differential equation) optimization. Next, we impose calving
rates to match mean observed retreat rates from winter 2007–2008 to winter
2017–2018 in a transient calibration of the exponent in the power-law basal
friction relationship. We find that power-law exponents in the range of
1/7–1/5 – rather than the commonly used 1/3–1 – are necessary to
reproduce the observed speedup over this period. We then tune an iceberg
calving parameterization based on the von Mises stress yield criterion in
another transient-calibration step to approximate both observed ice
velocities and terminus position in 2017–2018. Finally, we use the range of
basal friction relationship exponents and calving parameter values to
generate the ensemble of model simulations from 2007–2100 under three
climate forcing scenarios from CMIP5 (two RCP8.5 forcings, Representative Concentration Pathway) and CMIP6 (one
SSP5-8.5 forcing, Shared Socioeconomic Pathway). Our simulations predict 5.2–8.7 mm of sea-level rise
from Humboldt Glacier, significantly higher than a previous estimate
(∼ 3.5 mm) and equivalent to a substantial fraction of the
40–140 mm predicted by ISMIP6 from the whole Greenland Ice Sheet. Our
larger future sea-level rise prediction results from the transient
calibration of our basal friction law to match the observed speedup, which
requires a semi-plastic bed rheology. In many simulations, our model
predicts the growth of a sizable ice shelf in the middle of the 21st
century. Thus, atmospheric warming could lead to more retreat than predicted
here if increased surface melt promotes hydrofracture of the ice shelf. Our
data-constrained simulations of Humboldt Glacier underscore the sensitivity
of model predictions of Greenland outlet glacier response to warming to
choices of basal shear stress and iceberg calving parameterizations.
Further, transient calibration of these parameterizations, which has not
typically been performed, is necessary to reproduce observed behavior.
Current estimates of future sea-level rise from the Greenland Ice Sheet
could, therefore, contain significant biases.
Sub-seasonal variability of supraglacial ice cliff melt rates and associated processes from time-lapse photogrammetry
Authors: Kneib Marin , Miles Evan S. , Buri Pascal , Fugger Stefan , McCarthy Michael , Shaw Thomas E. , Chuanxi Zhao , Truffer Martin , Westoby Matthew J. , Yang Wei , Pellicciotti Francesca
Published: November 2022

Abstract. Melt from supraglacial ice cliffs is an important contributor to the mass
loss of debris-covered glaciers. However, ice cliff contribution is
difficult to quantify as they are highly dynamic features, and the paucity
of observations of melt rates and their variability leads to large modelling
uncertainties. We quantify monsoon season melt and 3D evolution of four ice
cliffs over two debris-covered glaciers in High Mountain Asia (Langtang
Glacier, Nepal, and 24K Glacier, China) at very high resolution using
terrestrial photogrammetry applied to imagery captured from time-lapse
cameras installed on lateral moraines. We derive weekly flow-corrected digital elevation models (DEMs)
of the glacier surface with a maximum vertical bias of ±0.2 m for Langtang Glacier and ±0.05 m for 24K Glacier and use change detection
to determine distributed melt rates at the surfaces of the ice cliffs
throughout the study period. We compare the measured melt patterns with
those derived from a 3D energy balance model to derive the contribution of
the main energy fluxes. We find that ice cliff melt varies considerably
throughout the melt season, with maximum melt rates of 5 to
8 cm d−1,
and their average melt rates are 11–14 (Langtang) and 4.5 (24K) times higher
than the surrounding debris-covered ice. Our results highlight the influence
of redistributed supraglacial debris on cliff melt. At both sites, ice cliff
albedo is influenced by the presence of thin debris at the ice cliff
surface, which is largely controlled on 24K Glacier by liquid precipitation
events that wash away this debris. Slightly thicker or patchy debris reduces
melt by 1–3 cm d−1 at all sites. Ultimately, our observations show a
strong spatio-temporal variability in cliff area at each site, which is
controlled by supraglacial streams and ponds and englacial cavities that
promote debris slope destabilisation and the lateral expansion of the
cliffs. These findings highlight the need to better represent processes of
debris redistribution in ice cliff models, to in turn improve estimates of
ice cliff contribution to glacier melt and the long-term geomorphological
evolution of debris-covered glacier surfaces.
Material characteristics of new ultra high-strength steels manufactured by Giflo Steels
Authors:   , Krossa Alexander
Published: November 2022

This thesis has investigated the material characteristics of the new high-strength steel (HSS) produced by Giflo Steels (F-series steel) using detailed experimental studies involving ambient and elevated temperature mechanical property tests, post-fire mechanical property tests and V-Charpy notch tests for hardness. Its findings have shown that the new F-series steel has an advantage over similar HSS as it has superior post-fire mechanical properties, while retaining also the other mechanical properties within the requirements of relevant design standards.
THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN ANAEROBIC POWER, REACTION TIME AND BODY
COMPOSITION PARAMETERS OF YOUNG SOCCER PLAYERS
Authors: Arı Erdal , Sözen Hasan
Published: November 2022

The anaerobic activities is frequently used in soccer including high intensity actions. The aim of this study was to examine relationships between anaerobic power, reaction times and body composition parameters of young soccer players. The twenty-seven amateur young soccer players (Age: 13.81±0.48 years, height: 166.74±6.16 cm, weight: 55.17±5.40 kg) were involved in study voluntarily. The Wingate anaerobic power test parameters (minimum power, mean power, peak power, fatigue index), dominant and non-dominant hand visual and auditory reaction times and body composition parameters (lean body mass, body fat mass and body fat percent) were examined. The statistical relationships among explored variables were determined by correlation analyze technique. The relationship between parameters was examined by Pearson’s correlation coefficient. According to the results, it was found that lean body mass, anaerobic capacity and mean power parameters had a statistical positive correlations (p<0.05). Also, it was found that body fat percent and body fat mass values had a negative correlation with minimum power values (p<0.05). There was no significant correlation between visual and auditory reaction time values with body composition and anaerobic power parameters. Consequently, it could be said that the relationship between lean body mass and body fat percent with some anaerobic power parameters could be arisen from similar mechanisms affecting related parameters. Also, it can be concluded that the reaction time parameter is not closely related to the body composition and anaerobic power parameters, as it is closer related to neural mechanisms than physical mechanisms.
THE DUAL COMMITMENT OF STUDENT ATHLETES IN LOWER SECONDARY SCHOOLS
IN FINLAND
Authors: Romar Jan-Erik , Källberg Casper , Huuhka Ville , Kuokkanen Joni
Published: November 2022

Student athletes are expected to succeed simultaneously in school and sports. Research findings mainly come from upper secondary and university students, while research on younger adolescent student athletes has been largely overlooked. Drawing upon rich qualitative data derived from individual interviews with student athletes from grade eight (n = 15), teachers (n = 4), principals (n = 2), and nonparticipant observations (n = 7) at five schools, this study examines how young student athletes succeed in school and sports and in combining these two. The data was analysed using collaborative qualitative data analysis to find themes describing these student athletes. The main findings indicated that most student athletes had high ambitions and showed strong orientations in their school approaches. For some student athletes, the student and athlete roles conflicted, and they prioritized sports over educational success. A similar variation in student athletes’ sport commitments was found: from having a goal to become a professional athlete to pursuing sport as a leisure activity. Student athletes in this study were in the beginning of a developmental dual career process, and they needed to be recognized as a heterogeneous group with individual pathways. Finally, the sport school provided more opportunities for practice and a flexibility in school-related issues. The findings indicated the demanding nature of the dual commitment of student athletes in lower secondary sport schools. Consequently, it is difficult to form a consistent picture that fit every context because the student athlete role is individual and to some extent conflicting.
P R O B L E M S O F E M P L O Y M E N T P R O V IS IO N A N D S T A T E R E G U L A T IO N I N T H E R E P U B L IC O F A R M E N IA
Authors: TADEVOSYAN ZOYA , AVETISYAN TADEVOS , SARGSYAN ARMAN , MKRTCHYAN TATEVIK , MATEVOSYAN DIANA , DAVTYAN KAMO
Published: November 2022

During 2020, it can already be confirmed with confidence that the negative socioeconomic expectations and trends of both covid-19 and the military events in Artsakh had a reliable and expected multifactorial impact on the development of employment and the labor market in the Republic of Armenia. Firstly, the economy reacted unfavorably to the two events with certain restraints, negative expectations were formed, then direct and actual impacts on socio-economic indicators were recorded. In parallel with the above expectations and statistical trends, the Government of the Republic of Armenia has implemented and is currently launching new programs of state support for employment and the labor market, some changes in the policy of program support.
Educational Complex Geographical Practice in Student-Centered Learning
Authors: Piatkova Alla , Gyzhko Lilija , Gvozdii Svitlana
Published: November 2022

The article presents the problem of creating an optimal list of components of educational and professional programs in geography. It is noted that the Concept of student-centered learning provides for the mandatory involvement of students in the formation of educational programs, and therefore in the formation of the content of individual disciplines - a component of educational and professional programs.

The purpose of the article is to determine the ways to optimize the process of forming students' competencies in the context of «soft skills» and «hard skills» based on the results of the study on the analysis and evaluation of the content and method of geographical practice. The study was conducted with students of the first (bachelor's) level of higher education (educational and professional program «Geography») at the Odesa I. I. Mechnikov National University. To analyze and evaluate the content of training, an educational complex geographical practice was chosen as a component of the educational and professional program «Geography». The respondents were students and graduates of 1980-2020. The survey questionnaire contained 12 questions, which were divided into 4 blocks: 1) age and sphere of employment of respondents; 2) received «hard skills»; 3) received social and life safety skills; 4) emotional assessment of the practice and recommendations for improving the practice program. The obtained results proved that the survey of applicants should serve as an additional source for monitoring and modernization of both the program of the discipline and the educational and professional program of the specialty as a whole.
Online platforms for public speaking skills development of education seekers
Authors: Konivitska Tetyana , Lytvyn Oksana , Khlypavka Halyna
Published: November 2022

The article is devoted to the issue of the formation and development of public speaking skills during the forced transition to distance and blended learning in the system of formal, non-formal and informal education. A number of online platforms for the development of public speaking skills were analyzed, in particular online platforms in the virtual educational environment of a higher education institution, specialized international online platforms for developing public speaking skills, courses for developing public speaking skills on educational online platforms, and author's online platforms of this direction. The advantages and prospects of using online in the classroom and during independent work on rhetoric at higher education institutions, as well as self-improvement in oratory skills, are outlined.

The study of rhetoric at higher education institutions is considered and it is indicated that it is advisable to expand rhetoric training courses on university online platforms with the help of the creation and active use of online platforms of university or inter-university oratorical schools or clubs, thus forming a favorable rhetorical educational environment. On the basis of the analysis of specialized, educational and author's online platforms for the development of public speaking skills, it is concluded that the use of theoretical material or practical recommendations and cases of the above-mentioned online platforms for future specialists’ rhetorical training will ensure the diversification of the material presentation and increase interest and motivation in studying rhetoric, as well as understanding the importance of public speaking skills development. It is summarized that the combination of formal, non-formal and informal rhetorical education will facilitate the exchange of important and interesting information, views, values and will contribute to individual development and professional growth.
Ontosystemic and Microsystemic Conditions toward Inclusive Education of Students with Emotional and Behavioral Disorders in Quebec Primary School
Authors: Verret Claudia , Gaudreau Nancy , Massé Line , Nadeau Marie-France
Published: November 2022

Using the ecological model of Bronfenbrenner (1979), the purpose of this study was to document the perceptions of primary school stakeholders concerning the favorable and unfavorable conditions that support inclusive education with student presenting emotional and behavioral disorders (EBD), more specifically about the characteristics of the students (onto) and the school environment (micro). Based on a qualitative interpretative approach, interviews were conducted with 58 school stakeholders at five Quebec primary schools. The results of content analysis for ontosystem showed that school stakeholders perceived the characteristics of students with EBD from a deficit perspective, which relied on perceptions that students do not have sufficient skills for inclusive education to be considered. From the microsystemic perspective, participants reported that inclusive education is fostered by the quality of relationships between students and school stakeholders, the educational practices, and the needs of support from paraprofessionals. The results underline the complexity surrounding key conditions to successfully realizing the project of inclusive education for students having EBD.
Impactos del COVID-19 en la educación. Retos pedagógicos ante el aprendizaje virtual durante el confinamiento por pandemia
Authors: Gervacio Jiménez Herlinda , Castillo Elías Benjamín
Published: November 2022

En la presente obra se aportan datos relevantes referidos a los impactos provocados por la pandemia en el proceso de enseñanza-aprendizaje de estudiantes y docentes de dos subsistemas del nivel medio superior. Por un lado, está uno extendido en todo el ámbito nacional: el Colegio Nacional de Educación Profesional Técnica (Conalep), donde desde el inicio de la pandemia se documentaron las estrategias metodológicas y pedagógicas que esta institución implementó en cada uno de sus planteles a lo largo del país, así como los impactos socioemocionales en sus docentes a causa del confinamiento. Por otro lado, a nivel regional, se consideró como objeto de estudio a los estudiantes de preparatoria de la Universidad Autónoma de Guerrero (UAGro), el cual identificó y analizó los impactos socio-emocionales a partir de sus sentimientos y vivencias personales, así como los retos académicos y problemáticas en su rendimiento y aprendizaje escolar durante el confinamiento por la pandemia. En este libro se detallan los diferentes procesos de enseñanza-aprendizaje, así como la implementación de acciones emergentes implementadas por las instituciones educativas para dar continuidad al proceso de enseñanza por parte de los docentes; asimismo, se identificaron desigualdades sociales e impactos socioemocionales tanto en docentes como en estudiantes de estos dos subsistemas educativos.
Concept of Self in Manju Kapur’s Home
Authors: Nikhat Fatima
Published: November 2022

Home by Manju Kapur is a novel in which the protagonist is an educated middle class woman who fights for her identity and emancipation from her roots. She is brought up to befit in a typical patriarchal frame but she understands her the ways of the world and works to encarnate her own place and identity. Home is a place where a girl child feels safe and learns the traditional values of her family which after her marriage, she carries to her new home. Nisha, Manju Kapur’s protagonist is a bold character that passes through a number of ebbs and flows since her childhood days. Crumbled with the burden of traditional values, she raises her voice against the traditional values, and her family, not only for her higher education but also to establish her own identity.
The Influence of Modern English Poets on Nissim Ezekiel: A Study
Authors: Chandni Rani
Published: November 2022

In the present paper it has been attempted to study the influences on Ezekiel.  In his works there is a reflection of modern English Poets’ perspective along with the style of their writing.  Through references to various critics, the influences on Nissim Ezekiel and his poetic works have been shown. The modern English Poets like T.S Eliot, W.B. Yeats, Ezra Pound, Philip Larkin etc proved to be influential enough to Ezekiel and this has been shown here in the present paper through various quotes. He seems to be influenced by the great modern English Poets and ultimately emerging as a great modern poet himself left his fellow poets and readers much influenced  with the power of his poetic charm.
L’angioedema istaminergico idiopatico (ricorrente)
Authors: Longo Giorgio , Peri Francesca , Conversano Ester , Badina Laura , Berti Irene
Published: November 2022

Angioedema is defined as a transient and localized swelling due to the release either in the subcutis, submucosa or both of vasoactive substances that increase vascular permeability and induce vasodilation. It is usually associated with urticaria, but it can also be isolated and identified as a sign of a distinct entity with different clinical expression, according to the main mediator underlying the oedema: histamine or bradykinin. Bradykinin is linked to the best-known hereditary angioedema whereas histamine is the main mediator of allergic angioedema, usually associated with urticaria (and/or other IgE-mediated symptoms), and of histaminergic angioedema without urticaria, the most common of which is idiopathic histaminergic acquired angioedema.
Una crisi convulsiva… emolitica
Authors: Posocco Francesca
Published: November 2022

The Author describes the case of an 18-month-old child presenting with convulsions and poor general conditions and eventually diagnosed with uraemic-haemolytic syndrome.
Continuous Positive Airway Pressure therapy improves the Quality of Life among Obstructive Sleep Apnea individuals in Pakistani Population
Authors: Moin Madiha , Asad Faisal , Rehman Saif-Ur-, , Ullah Ubed
Published: November 2022

Background: Continuous Positive Airway Pressure therapy is the most recommended treatment for OSA patients. Aim: To investigate a possible correlation between the Quality of life in obstructive sleep apnea patient’s pre and post-adhering to continuous positive airway pressure therapy for six months and compare them with the non-exposed group. Methods: This cohort study enrolled a sample of 180 participants, of which 90 were exposed to CPAP and 90 were not exposed by non-random purposive sampling from the Sleep Lab where obstructive Sleep apnea was diagnosed through Polysomnography. In the clinic, demographic data including gender, age, height, weight, body mass index, ESS, and Calgary Sleep Apnea Quality of Life Index were recorded in pre-CPAP therapy questionnaires and repeated after 6 months. Results: After six months of effective continuous positive airway pressure therapy, there was a remarkable increase in all individuals' all-around quality of life as measured by the total Sleep Apnea Quality of Life Index score. Total SAQLI score before treatment was 3.04±0.2 and after treatment was 5.3±0.5 p < 0.01; Daily Functioning, 3.3±0.4 and 5.3±0.6; Social Interaction, 2.9±0.4 and 5.5±0.5; Emotional Functional, 2.9±0.5 and 5.1±0.5; Symptoms, 2.9±0.5 and 5.2±0.6 (p<0.001). In contrast, the SAQLI scores in non-exposed individuals became worsened after six months. For domains A, B, C, and D, the mean difference was 1.96±0.74, 2.50±0.64, 2.21±0.70, and 2.34±0.80 respectively, has a statistically significant correlation (p=0.00). Conclusion: In conclusion, the current investigation yields some significant findings. Six months of continuous CPAP usage can help patients feel less sleepy, increase their SAQLI scores, and significantly lessen OSA-associated symptoms. Keywords: Quality of Life (QOL), Calgary Sleep Apnea Quality of Life Index (SAQLI), Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA), Continuous Positive Airway Pressures (CPAP), Daytime Sleepiness, Karachi.
Reproductive Features of Patients with Secondary Infertility
Authors: Akhtar Shamim , Nasreen Rizwana , Bibi Humaira , Khan Ayesha Azhar , Baig Asma Amin , Riffat Najia
Published: November 2022

Background: Childlessness is a very pain full situation. It affects both partners but more to females. Burden of secondary infertility is more than primary infertility but it is not captured properly. Secondary infertility also has significant psychological, personal and marital sufferings. Social pressures add the anxiety if only daughters are born. Aim: To find out the reproductive characteristic features of patients presenting with secondary infertility. Place and duration: This retrospective cross sectional study was conducted in Health Care Center Hospital (Pvt) Ltd from July 2021 to September 2022. Method: All patients with secondary infertility of more than one year were included who had previous one or more spontaneous conceptions irrespective of pregnancy outcome. Patients who had no record of previous pregnancies and those who conceived after infertility treatment were excluded. Clinical history was checked from patient’s files and delivery registers. Data was entered in preformed Performa and analyzed by SPSS Version 20. Frequencies were calculated by percentages. Results: Total 115 patients with secondary infertility were included. Sixty one patients had one or more parity, 54 patients had miscarriages. Fifty eight patients had alive babies and 3 babies died. Among 58 live babies 40 patients had only females, 12 had only male and 6 had both male and female children. Among 61 para women, forty three patients had vaginal delivery, 33 normal vaginal and 10 were instrumental deliveries. Cesarean Section was done in 18 patients, 13 were emergency and 05 elective C/S. Practical implication This study will help to understand the burden and factors contributing to secondary infertility. This will guide to manage those factors so that to lesson the secondary infertility. Conclusion: Secondary infertility is an important issue in gynaecological clinics. These patients usually have some identifiable risk factors. Their case should be reviewed carefully to find out the risk factors for proper management. Keywords: Infertility, tubal factor, STDs, miscarriage, Cesarean section,
Covid-19 Vaccine Acceptance, Intention to Participate and its Associated Adverse Events Happening among the Vaccinated Population of Lahore, Pakistan
Authors: Shafiq Almina , Asghar Madiha , Ain Qurat Ul , Maqbool Sania , Aslam Rabia , Mehmood Sana
Published: November 2022

Background: This cross-sectional study being instrumented by a close ended questionnaire was conducted to evaluate society’s affirmation for being jabbed with COVID-19 vaccine, their acquisition towards immunization and associated anomalies in vaccinated people. According to the recent update from WHO, the glob is facing 5th wave of pandemic “Omicron”. However, the problem is that vaccines were in trials. Majority of people were demonstrating reluctance for being immunization against COVID-19 due prevailing oddities after vaccination. Aim: To measure the possible adverse effects caused by the vaccination and society’s participation towards immunization. Methodology: In this study we adapted cross sectional study design by means of convenience sampling. Study instrument was a close ended questionnaire. Data was collected from only vaccinated participants by visiting universities, medical personnel, colleges and other society sectors under the supervision of team members. Data transferred to software SPSS to extract the results. Cross tabulation was used for demographic analysis such as age, gender and vaccine type jabbed. Results: The most common adverse effects include inflammation at site of injection, fever, nausea and vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal pain, joint pain and numbness of limbs were highlighted. Mostly jabbed vaccine types include Sinopharm and Sinovac. Majority of respondents showed willingness for immunization however, only a small proportion was afraid for being vaccinated. The significance in our study that we have conducted study for acceptance of vaccine, intention of participants towards immunization and adverse events associated with different types of COVID-19 vaccines in vaccinated population residing in different towns of Lahore, Pakistan. Conclusions: In our local population, majority accepted the vaccine and didn’t deny to administer the vaccine. Pain, redness, lethargy, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal pain, numbness and arthritis were noted to be the most common side effects of COVID- 19 vaccine. Keywords: COVID-19, Vaccine Acceptance, Pakistan, Vaccinated Population
Awareness/ Knowledge and practice about the cross-contamination control among Demonstrators
Authors: Malik Farheen , Shoaib Muhammad , Ali Muhammad , Afzal Javeria , Badar Nida , Mahmood Rabia , Sajid Mustafa
Published: November 2022

Background: Cross infection is a type of infection which can spread between three stack holders of the community i.e. Doctors, paramedical staff and the patient. The infectious diseases can spread from doctors to the patients, or patients to the doctors and healthcare workers2.These infectious diseases can spread during medical, surgical or dental treatment. Dental treatment is considered as most notorious one to spread cross infection between the healthcare workers and the community. Aim: To assess & check the awareness/ knowledge and practice about the cross-contamination control among demonstrators Study design: Descriptive Cross-sectional study Place and duration of study: Multan Dental College Multan. Duration of this study was 3 months. Methodology: This study was a cross-sectional survey which was conducted in the dental section of Multan Medical and Dental College Multan where forty demonstrators were included in the study. Data was collected by random sampling. After taking informed consent a questionnaire was filled by the participants. Results: Out of forty demonstrators. Males were twenty-fourwhile females were sixteen. 95% participants consider that the dental clinics/hospitals are additionally predisposed to contamination/infection when compared with other medical fields. 90% participants wash hands regularly after giving the treatment to each and every patient. Conclusion: Participants showed acceptable awareness/knowledge and satisfactory practice about contamination control. Keywords: Cross-contamination control, Demonstrators, Dentistry, and Protective measures
Employment-related Physical Activity during Pregnancy: Birth Weight and Still Birth Delivery in Karachi, Pakistan
Authors: Rizvi Sameera Ali , Abid Khadijah , Shoaib Nida , Abid Madiha
Published: November 2022

Aim: To evaluate the association of employment related-physical activity during pregnancy with birth weight and still birth. Methods: A prospective cohort study was carried out in the four hospitals. All singleton pregnant women ≥20 weeks’ gestational age attending antenatal care at the tertiary care hospitals were selected. They were followed up from the 20th week of gestation till delivery. The outcomes of this study were low birth weight and stillbirth. The exposed women were those who were employed throughout the current pregnancy and were involved in excessive and hard physical activity at work while unexposed women were unemployed throughout the current pregnancy. Descriptive statistics included frequency, mean and standard deviation for continuous variables while categorical variables were assessed by computing frequencies and percentages. P values were calculated using Chi-Square/Fisher exact test and T Test. Results: The mean age of the pregnant females was 28.66±4.87 years. Excessive physical activity at work was significantly associated with low birth weight and stillbirth. The risk of low birth weight was 1.46 times higher among pregnant women with excessive physical activity (RR = 1.46, 95% CI=1.12-1.91). The risk of stillbirth is 2.85 times higher among pregnant women with excessive physical activity (RR=2.85, 95% CI=1.22-6.63). Conclusion: The study demonstrated a significant association between excessive physical activities on birth outcomes in employed pregnant females. A high percentage of females exposed to extensive physical activity ended up with low birth weight and stillbirth. Woman’s age during pregnancy, women’s education and husband’s education are significantly associated with birth outcomes. Keywords: Physical Activity, Employment, Low Birth Weight, Still Birth, Birth outcome
Prevalence and Intensity of Non-Specific, Mechanical Low Back Pain in Security Guards and Traffic Wardens of Lahore
Authors: Saddique Iram , Mazhar Tooba , Arif Ayesha , Asghar Madiha , Riaz Saba , Aziz Aasia , Sajjad Iqra
Published: November 2022

Aim: To find out the prevalence and intensity of non-specific, mechanical low back pain (LBP) among traffic wardens and security guards. Study design: A Cross sectional study was designed and data collection was done by convenient sampling. Place and duration: The sample was collected from the traffic wardens and security guards from Cantt area and Johar Town, Lahore from 15th September 2021 to 10th December 2021. Methodology: After approval of from ethical committee the data collection was started. Informed consent was taken. A sample of 200 participants including security guards (SCG) and traffic wardens (TW) meeting the inclusion and exclusion criteria after consent filled a questionnaire about the prevalence of low back pain (LBP). Visual analogue scale and MC Gill pain questionnaire were used. SPSS version 21 was used for data analysis. Data was analyzed in form of frequencies, means, standard deviation and bar charts. Results: The mean age of participants was 32±5.64. Males were 160(80%) in number and 40(20%) were females. The prevalence of LBP was 81.5%. Majority of participants had mild to moderate levels of pain severity (49.8%). Independent sample T test showed significant difference in pain severity between both SCG and TW. (p=0.01; p<0.05). Conclusion: There was high prevalence of Low back pain in security guards and traffic wardens. Mild to moderate intensity of pain was reported in majority of participants. There was significant difference in pain intensities in both populations. Keywords: Low back pain, non-specific backache, musculoskeletal disorders, security guards