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Markobar: Local Wisdom Based-Rhetorical Model
Authors: Zulkarnain Iskandar , Amin Muryanto , Ismail Rizabuana , Butsi Febry Ichwan , Asmara Sakhyan , Sutatminingsih Raras
Published: March 2021

The objective of the research was to find out the reference to alternative rhetoric by digging up markobar as the value of local wisdom implemented in Mandailing ethnicity that uses markobar culture as a local wisdom in communicating in a formal forum. This research used communicative ethnography method. It was conducted at Kelurahan Pasar Maga, Lembah Sorik Merapi Sub-district, Mandailing Natal Regency, North Sumatera Province, Indonesia. The event or the Markobar activity as the object of the research was the Mandailing traditional wedding ceremonies. The research subjects were the informants who got involved in the interaction in the traditional communicative activity, Markobar. The data were gathered by conducting literature study, participants’ observation, and in-depth interviews. The gathered data were analyzed by using Milles and Hubberman model, consisted of Collecting Data; Data Display; Data reduction; Conclusion Drawing; and Evaluation. This model is referred to 8 (eight) components of Hymes; namely, SPEAKING rhetorical analysis. Empirical data found in the fieldwork would be connected in order to develop Markobar as a traditional local wisdom based-rhetorical model. The result of the research showed that in order to master Markobar, one had to understand Dalihan na Tolu and Tutur. In Markobar, rhetorical narration is deductive. This speech (Markobar) has to be presented with full of carefulness, especially in selecting the appropriate words and utterances. The speaking method in it is highly emphasized on the aspect of tenderness, either in intonation or in diction. As a genre, it is an art of speaking which is aimed to attract sympathy; its narration is intended to attract the attention of the listeners and to be successful in achieving its goal. The model developed is AHLI HORAS, an acronym of Akhlak (morals), Ilmu (science), Hormat (homage), and Rasional (rationality).

 

Received: 16 October 2020 / Accepted: 25 January 2021/ Published: 5 March 2021
Rethinking Language, Arts and Culture in an Evolving Democracy
Authors: Ifesieh Emeka C.
Published: March 2021

Democracy has been acclaimed as the best form of government practicable. Its core essence is that the authority of the government is a trust, which is lost once the government becomes a danger to the governed. Power-elites in evolving democracies, especially Nigeria, a pivotal state, consisting of north and south political divides, generate conceptualisations, (i.e., language: arts and culture) for sustenance of inequality. Using the heterogeneous purposive sampling, 7 texts produced by power-elites of Nigeria are selected and subjected to critical discourse analysis (CDA). The core assumptions of CDA are: language is both the site for power struggle and the instrument for domination and inequality. The Muslim northern Nigeria power-elites coercively dominate access to political discourse. The marginalised southern participants should strategically rethink their language to gain access to political discourse in the evolving democracy.

 

Received: 5 December 2020 / Accepted: 21 January 2021 / Published: 5 March 2021
Impact of Student Learning at Home Prevent Pandemic Covid-19 in Indonesia
Authors: Zakso Amrazi , Agung Iskandar
Published: March 2021

This paper aims to explain the impact of implementing student learning at home in preventing the COVID-19 pandemic on school management, learning activities, reading literacy, and parental participation. The paper is the result of a short study by distributing questionnaires to junior high school students in various regions. From the distribution of the questionnaire obtained 558 students. The analysis technique uses Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) processed through the Lisrel 8.70 program. The implementation of student learning at home has a positive impact on school management, learning activities, reading literacy and parental participation in their children. However, student learning at home still faces several obstacles, both in terms of students and schools and teachers. Students who still rely on teachers as a source of face-to-face teaching said that studying at school is better than at home, absorbing teaching materials more easily and overcoming learning difficulties. In the case of schools and teachers, there are still many who are not ready to provide learning at home, let alone many who do not have digital technology. To carry out student learning at home still requires optimal stakeholder roles. One of them is the government, it is recommended to provide adequate laptops and internet access in schools that can be used by teachers and students in learning.

 

Received: 2 September 2020 / Accepted: 22 December 2020 / Published: 5 March 2021
The Collaborative Strategy of Total Quality Management and School Governance to Improving Effectiveness of Vocational School-Based Enterprise
Authors: Khurniawan Arie Wibowo , Sailah Illah , Muljono Pudji , Indriyanto Bambang , Maarif M. Syamsul
Published: March 2021

The study aimed to design a strategy to increase vocational school-based enterprise effectiveness by implementing school governance (SG) and total quality management (TQM). The study is a quantitative research using the Analytic Hierarchy Process (AHP) approach to determine the appropriate strategy followed by Interpretative Structural Modeling (ISM). The research subjects involved seven experts from the Director of Vocational High Schools of the Ministry of Education and Culture of Indonesia, the principal of Vocational School of DKI Jakarta and East Java Provinces, representatives of the Indonesian Ministry of Home Affairs, practitioners of vocational school-based enterprises, NGOs Care for vocational schools, and industry practitioners. The research is finding that the strategic plan model for increasing school management’s effectiveness must begin with improving and improving the quality of human resources. This research strategy’s implications are summarized in a matrix called the Effectiveness School Strategy Matrix, introduced as the ES2 Matrix. This strategy is based on the implementation of school governance (SG) and total quality management (TQM).

 

Received: 19 November 2020 / Accepted: 27 January 2021 / Published: 5 March 2021
An Approach to Education - Second Language Acquisition and Literature-Students’ Standpoint and Issues
Authors: Krasniqi Seniha , Hykolli Atdhe
Published: March 2021

Education, as a learning process which helps in the capacity building of an individual, a nation, a country, and finally a world, is one of the main subjects of studies. As a division of education, a considerable number of studies have been conducted on the issue of second language learning. Recently, second language acquisition through literature has ratcheted up, which instigated this study to explore the situation at the University of Prishtina as a main public university in the Republic of Kosovo. The study examines first-year students’ approach and motivation regarding second language acquisition through literary works. The questionnaires submitted to the students provided necessary data which was analysed with Statistical Package for the Social Sciences for the numeric data, as well as incorporated qualitative method with a descriptive approach for the analysis of open questions. The results identified that the respondents are opened to this method of second language learning even though not accustomed to it in their thus far education. Analysis likewise revealed their hesitance concerning the uncertainty that this new approach would bring and confusion on the path they should take when given literary material. The results are planned to be used as grounds in drafting new syllabuses for foreign language learning, precisely including literary works as language learning material either as primary or additional literature.

 

Received: 26 December 2020 / Accepted: 27 January 2021 / Published: 5 March 2021
Self-Efficacy and the Ability to Think Creatively by Prospective Mathematics Teachers Based on Learning Barriers
Authors: Supandi Supandi , Suyitno Hardi , Sukestiyarno Yohanes Leonardus , Dwijanto Dwijanto
Published: March 2021

The ability to innovate and be creative in student learning is influenced by many factors, including learning barriers (internal and external to students). This learning barrier implies student self-efficacy in dealing with mathematics learning problems and working on math test questions. This study aims to analyze the relationship between self-efficacy, barriers to student learning and academic achievement from learning outcomes. Specifically, analyzed students' creative thinking abilities for each selected group for learning barriers and self-efficacy. The population in this study was drawn from the mathematics education students as many as 154 students. Analysis of learning barriers and self-efficacy on academic achievement statistically used Structural Equation Modelling (SEM). The discussion of the research results was carried out descriptively and qualitatively from the results of the SEM processing and the results of the students' written tests, to provide comprehensive conclusions from the selected subjects. From the population, four subjects were selected, namely the subject with the very unobstructed category, the subject with the obstructed category, the subject with the quite obstructed category and the subject with the obstructed category. The quantitative research results show that learning barriers have a negative effect on student self-efficacy. Meanwhile, self-efficacy has a significant positive effect on student academic achievement. Meanwhile, qualitatively students with learning disabilities in the very unhindered category can improvise creativity in solving problems better than other categories.

 

Received: 6 January 2021 / Accepted: 11 February 2021/ Published: 5 March 2021
Strategic Communication and Prevention of Violent Extremism through Education: The Case of Kosovo
Authors: Pllana Mimoza Hasani
Published: March 2021

Strategic communication is an important asset when countering violent extremism at an institutional level, whereas its objective is to give emphasis to internal communication models that function within given organizations and institutions. Internet is one of the main communication frameworks used by violent extremist groups nowadays. Social media networks, such as YouTube for example, are among the most used communication forms used to recruit youngsters and other persons to join the conflict zones in the Middle East. State institutions in Kosovo have acted in preventing violent extremism by drafting national level strategies countering violent extremism. One of the main pillars that is foreseen as an important tool to prevent and react against this negative phenomenon is better education of children and youngsters. Therefore, national education institutions have an important responsibility to counter extremist narratives through internal and external communication as well as to address issues that can aggravate violent behavior and actions.

 

Received: 12 December 2020 / Accepted: 2 February 2021 / Published: 5 March 2021
The Relationship between Sluggish Cognitive Tempo, Self-esteem, and Attention-deficit Hyperactivity Disorder among University Students
Authors: Basha Shaimaa Ezzat , Alsubie Futiem Nasha
Published: March 2021

The present paper aims at determining the contribution of the Sluggish Cognitive Tempo (SCT) and self-esteem to predicting Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) among female university students in Saudi Arabia. It examines the differences in the research variables according to academic achievement. It also identifies the correlations of these variables. The authors applied the research instruments, i.e., the Adult ADHD Self-Report Scale (ASRS-v1.1), Adult Concentration Inventory (ACI), and Rosenberg’s Self-Esteem Scale (RSES) to a sample of 203 female university students aged 19-31 years (M = 23.29 years; SD= 3.74 years). The results showed no differences in the mean scores of ASRS, ACI, and negative self-esteem in the achievement levels among university students. In contrast, there was a positive direct relationship between ADHD, SCT, and negative self-esteem. SCT contributed significantly (by 40%), whereas self-esteem contributed by 6% in predicting ADHD among university students. The study highlighted the contribution of both negative self-esteem and SCT to predicting ADHD among Saudi university students to understand the nature of the disorder and its predictors. The findings of this study can be utilized to develop preventive programs for enhancing self-esteem and increasing attention among university students.

 

Received: 17 December 2020 / Accepted: 31 January 2021 / Published: 5 March 2021
ANALYSIS OF THE CPI INFLATION INDEX OF SELECTED WORLD ECONOMIES IN THE ASPECT OF SAFETY
Authors: KOZICKI Bartosz , JAŚKIEWICZ Paweł , TOMASZEWSKI Jarosław , MIZURA Grzegorz
Published: March 2021

The article deals with the problem of analyzing and assessing the CPI inflation index of selected world economies and attempts to forecast the CPI inflation index - (Consumer Price Index) in China in terms of security. The other two indices, i.e. the GDP Deflator and PPI- (Production Price Index) will not be analyzed.
The study began with the analysis and assessment of CPI inflation indices in selected global economies. Then, an analysis and assessment of the time series of the CPI inflation index in China were carried out. For research purposes, the series has been shortened by the last nine periods. The obtained results were used to select and apply various methods to forecast CPI inflation in China based on a shorter series called the learning one in the literature. The obtained forecasts were compared, and then subjected to analysis and assessment. The best forecasting method for 15 periods was chosen based on the CPI inflation time series in China in retrospective terms. The obtained research results are presented in the summary.
METHODOLOGY OF MULTI-MODEL FORECASTING OF EXPENDITURE IN THE ASPECT OF ECONOMIC SECURITY
Authors: MITKOW Szymon , KOZICKI Bartosz , MIZURA Grzegorz
Published: March 2021

W opracowaniu zaprezentowano metodykę wielomodelowego prognozowania wydatków w aspekcie bezpieczeństwa ekonomicznego. Badania rozpoczęto od analizy literatury dotyczącej: planowania, prognozowania, wydatków, bezpieczeństwa ekonomicznego i pandemii COVID-19. W artykule przeprowadzono analizę szeregu czasowego wydatków poniesionych przez podmiot badań pod kątem wykrycia prawidłowości rządzących rozpatrywanym zjawiskiem. Rezultatem przeprowadzonych badań było wykrycie trendu i sezonowości w ujęciu miesięcznym. Analiza literatury i doświadczenie własne pozwoliły na wybór trzech modeli do prognozowania rozpatrywanych wydatków na przyszłość. Zbudowane modele zostały poddane analizie i ocenie poprzez wykorzystanie miernika MAPE pod kątem wyboru najkorzystniejszego modelu do prognozowania danych surowych. Artykuł kończy się podsumowaniem i wnioskami.
Penerapan Model Pembelajaran Problem Based Learning Terhadap Peningkatan Kemampuan Penalaran Matematis Siswa
Authors: Afifah Badianjah anisa , Imswatama Aritsya , Setiani Ana
Published: March 2021

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui bagaimana kemampuan penalaran matematis siswa setelah menggunakan model pembelajaran problem based learning pada pembelajaran matematika materi bangun ruang sisi datar. Jenis penelitian ini adalah penelitian kuantitatif. Penelitian kuantitatif terdiri dari metode eksperimen dan metode survey. Pada penelitian ini menggunakan metode eksperimen. Metode eksperimen digunakan untuk mencari pengaruh perlakuan (treatment) dari objek yang diteliti. Desain eksperimen yang digunakan adalah quasi experimental design dengan populasi penelitian 2 kelas yang diambil dari kelas VIII SMP di salah satu kota sukabumi. Sampel penelitian menggunakan teknik cluster random sampling. Desain penelitian yang digunakan pada penelitian ini adalah pretest-posttest control group design. Instrumen yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah soal essay sebanyak 6 butir soal yang telah dinyatakan valid dan reliabel. Berdasarkan uji prasyarat data diketahui bahwa data hasil penelitian tidak berdistribusi normal maka, dilakukan uji lanjutan yaitu uji mann-withney. Dari analisis data diketahui bahwa nilai rata-rata postest siswa eksperimen dengan model pembelajaran problem based learning adalah 18,24 dan nilai rata-rata posstest siswa kelas kontrol dengan tidak menggunakan model pembelajaran problem based learning adalah 15,17.  Ada perbedaan yang signifikan terhadap hasil belajar siswa, ini dibuktikan dengan uji mann-withney maka penelitian ini menolak H0 dan menerima H1.  Dengan demikian, dapat disimpulkan bahwa terdapat peningkatan hasil belajar pada kemampuan penalaran matematis siswa yang mengikuti pembelajaran dengan menggunakan model pembelajaran problem based learning pada materi bangun ruang sisi datar
PENERAPAN BAHAN AJAR MATEMATIKA BERBASIS REALISTIC MATHEMATICS EDUCATION (RME) TERHADAP KEMAMPUAN REPRESENTASI MATEMATIS SISWA
Authors: Dehani Sonia Khumaira
Published: March 2021

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui kemampuan representasi matematis siswa melalui bahan ajar matematika berbasis Realistic Mathematics Education (RME) pada materi Teorema Pythagoras. Penelitian ini menggunakan Metode Penelitian Kualitatif dengan Jenis Penelitian Studi Kepustakaan. Berdasarkan hasil analisis tersebut dapat disimpulkan bahwa bahan ajar matematika berupa Lembar Kerja Siswa (LKS) memberikan pengaruh positif terhadap kemampuan representasi matematis siswa. Hal ini dikarenakan di dalam Lembar Kerja Siswa tersebut terdapat: (1) Memfasilitasi peserta didik untuk mengkonstruksikan pengetahuan peserta didik melalui representasi yang beragam, (2) Peserta didik dilatih untuk mengerjakan soal yang terdapat dikehidupan sehari hari melalui representasi yang beragam, (3) Peserta didik dapat termotivasi karena metode tersebut membuat suasana pembelajaran menjadi menyenangkan dan tidak membosankan. (4) Peserta didik dapat menjunjung tinggi arti kebersamaan, kekompakan dan kerja sama. (5) Selain dapat meningkatkan dan mengembangkan kemampuan representasi matematis siswa, metode ini juga sekaligus dapat mengembangkan kemampuan pemecahan masalah serta kemampuan komunikasi matematis siswa dalam proses pembelajarannya.
PENERAPAN BAHAN AJAR MATEMATIKA BERBASIS RME TERHADAP KEMAMPUAN PEMAHAMAN KONSEP MATEMATIS DAN SELF-CONFIDENCE SISWA PADA MATERI TRIGONOMETRI
Authors: Dinar Iryani
Published: March 2021

Tujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk mengkaji penerapan bahan ajar matematika berbasis RME terhadap kemampuan pemahaman konsep matematis dan self-confidence siswa. Metode penelitian dalam penelitian ini adalah metode kualitatif dengan jenis penelitian studi kepustakaan. Dari hasil tersebut dapat disimpulkan bahwa penerapan bahan ajar matematika berbasis RME diharapkan dapat memberi pengaruh positif terhadap kemampuan pemahaman konsep matematis dan self-confidence siswa. Hal ini disebabkan karena (1) Pendekatan pembelajaran RME diimplementasikan terhadap RPP dan bahan ajar berupa LKS dengan langkah-langkah pembelajaran sesuai dengan prinsip dan karakteristik RME, (2) Siswa diberikan kesempatan untuk membangun ide atau pengetahuan mereka sehingga memudahkan ketercapaian indikator-indikator pemahaman konsep matematis siswa, (3) Aktivitas pembelajaran dirancang secara interaktif, mengarahkan siswa pada kemampuan melakukan sesuatu dengan pengalaman dan pengetahuan yang dimilikinya sehingga dapat mengaktifkan self-confidence siswa.
Moving Average control charts for Burr X and Inverse Gaussian distributions
Authors: Shafqat Ambreen , Aslam Muhammad , Albassam Mohammed
Published: March 2021

The Burr X and Inverse Gaussian (IG) distributions are considered in this paper to design an attribute control chart for time truncated life test with Moving Average (MA) scheme w. The presentation of the MA control chart is estimated in terms of average run length (ARL) by using the Monte Carlo simulation. The ARL is decided for different values of sample sizes, MA statistics size, parameters’ values, and specified average run length. The performance of this new MA attribute control chart is compared with the usual time truncated control chart for Burr X and IG distributions. The performance of a new control chart is better than the existing control chart.
A fractional reduced differential transform method for solving time fractional Black Scholes American option pricing equation
Authors: AHMAD MANZOOR , MISHRA RAJSHREE , JAIN RENU
Published: March 2021

In this paper, fractional reduced differential transform method (FRDTM) is operated to solve time fractional Black-Scholes American option pricing equation paying no dividends.The Black-Scholes model plays a significant role in the evaluation of European or American call and put options. The advantage of the proposed method to other existing methods is that it finds the solution without discretization or transformation. While using this method, no recommended assumptions are needed and hence the computational work reduces to a greater extent. Numerical experiments prove that the proposed method is efficient and valid for obtaining the solution of time fractional Black-Scholes equation governing American options. This method proves to be powerful for solving general fractional order partial differential equations (PDEs) existing in the field of Science, Engineering and other related fields.
Energy and skew-energy of a modified graph
Authors: LOKESHA V. , SHANTHAKUMARI Y. , YASMEEN K. ZEBA
Published: March 2021

Graph energies draw the greater attention of the scientific community due to their direct applicability in molecular chemistry. In this paper, we establish the energy of a graph obtained by the means of some graph operations. The energy of the product of graph Kn × G, where Kn is a complete graph and G is a simple undirected graph and energy of the corresponding digraph are estimated. Further, the duplication graph DG is considered and proved that the energy E(DG) = 2E(G) and E(DGσ) = 2E(Gσ).
Riemann intergability versus continuity for vector-valued functions
Authors: NISAR A. LONE , CHISHTI T. A.
Published: March 2021

The interplay between Riemann integrability and continuity is an interesting topic of modern analysis. In this paper, Riemann integrability of vector-valued continuous functions, property of Lebesgue and weak property of Lebesgue are surveyed and discussed. We also prove that `1(N, X) has the property of Lebesgue.
The fruit of the meditations of a young Lieutenant of the Engineers: A Theorem of Major Impact and Its Applications. Two Centuries from the Discovery of the Nine-Point Circle
Authors: D. SUCEAVA BOGDAN
Published: March 2021

The Nine-Point Circle Theorem was first obtained in a joint work written by C.-J. Brianchon and J.-V. Poncelet. Since the authors of this Theorem presented it in their original work as a principle in geometry, we are invited to reflect whether there are some direct applications of this Theorem in advanced Euclidean geometry. Our exploration only confirms the original authors’ foretelling intuition, since un nouveau principe à la géométrie élémentaire is expected to admit applications. We regard the Nine-Point Circle Theorem in the overall context of the history of ideas and, pursuing Philip Davis’ thoughts, we regard the geometry of triangle as a chapter in the history of mathematical cultures.
Olonets Metal Works as a Centre of Military Production in Russian Historiography
Authors:   Mozhaisky Military Space Academy, Alekseev Timofey V.
Published: March 2021

The paper deals with the history of the Olonets metal works – one of the centres of military industry in pre-revolutionary Russia. It aimed to analyse the views of Russian researchers on the problems of military production at these plants and their role in providing the army and navy with weapons in the 18th – еarly 20th centuries. The works of the pre-revolutionary, Soviet, and post-Soviet periods were studied. The relevance of this research is substantiated by the need for an in-depth examination of such a phenomenon in Russian history as the military-industrial complex and its prototype represented by the military industry of pre-revolutionary Russia. The article is focused on the way Russian historiography presents the organization of military production at the Olonets metal works, their technical reconstruction in order to master the production of brand new types of weapons, as well as the role of foreign specialists and foreign technical, technological and organizational experience in this process. The study revealed some important features of the Olonets metal works operation: the use of the economy’s mobilization mechanisms for their creation, their role as a transmitter of military production experience to other Russian regions, the influence of non-economic factors on the existence of military industry enterprises, as well as the effect and significance of diffusion of innovations in military industry. It is concluded that the final period in the history of the Olonets metal works (late 19th – early 20th centuries) is poorly reflected in Russian historiography. In addition, the research points out the need for a comprehensive work on the history of military production at the Olonets metal works in general.
Semantic Changes in the Meaning of the Word Istinnyj (True) in Scientific Texts
Authors:   National Research Lobachevsky State University of Nizhny Novgorod, Sakharova Anna V.
Published: March 2021

The article deals with the semantics of the adjective istinnyj (true) in scientific texts. Semantic changes of this lexeme were identified in various verified contexts. It is shown that in contexts describing a statement, istinnyj is a metacharacteristic of mathematical, not linguistic, statements (inequalities, functions, etc.). This adjective can have two meanings in contexts describing reality. The first meaning characterizes situations in which the true is hidden consciously or as a result of an error. This use contains an implicit assumption of the existence of some untrue knowledge. The second meaning indicates hidden features, characteristics that need to be made explicit. It is shown that the second meaning in scientific texts can change semantically: such contexts contain an implicit juxtaposition of the true and the calculated/model/averaged. We need to make an implicit assumption about the equality of the true and the empirical in order to properly understand such contexts. This change in the semantics of the lexeme istinnyj takes place as late as in the 1960s. There is no opposition between the calculated and the true in earlier texts. Moreover, there is a juxtaposition of the true and the empirical in some of the earlier contexts. We have to accept the presupposition of the equality of the empirical and the false in order to interpret such contexts properly.
Forms, Meanings and Categories of Language and Speech Structures
Authors:   Orel State University named after I.S. Turgenev, Bakina Anna D. , Fedulenkova Tat’yana N. ,   Vladimir State University
Published: March 2021

Review of the monograph: Koshevaya I.G. Text-Forming structures of Language and speech. Moscow, 2018. 184 p. (in Russ.). The reviewed monograph reflects the results of a multifaceted study of text-forming language and speech structures. It presents a multi-level analysis of categories of communicative and systemic grammar, focuses on the problem of text formation and its structural and semantic organization, dwells on text characteristics and components, as well as on the speech situation and speech complex. Moreover, the book demonstrates an extraordinary approach to studying texts and exploring their elements, as well as an in-depth understanding of underlying text structures.
M.I. Shumilov: A Scientist and Facilitator of Science and University Education
Authors:   Northern (Arctic) Federal University named after M.V. Lomonosov, Goldin Vladislav I.
Published: March 2021

This article dwells on the life and work of the famous Soviet and Russian historian, facilitator of science and education in the European North of Russia, Professor Mikhail Ilyich Shumilov. The paper focuses on his life, early days and development as a historian, his contribution to the historical science of the Russian North and Karelia. Further, the author characterizes Shumilov’s work as a rector (1973–1991) and head of the Department of Russian History (1970–2014) of Petrozavodsk State University. In addition, the article looks at his collaboration with historians from Pomor University and Northern (Arctic) Federal University named after M.V. Lomonosov.
A Cross Sectional Study to Assess the Socio Demographic Profile and the Challenges Faced by the Disabled Patients Attending Kims OPD
Authors: Dattatreya Dinna Bant  , Sunil Gokhale  , A. Akshay Subramanian
Published: March 2021

Background: In our everyday life we come across people with various disabilities. There are times when wehave felt pity for them but havent really thought about the facilities and concern that we could provide forthem to make their life a liveable one in everyday society. But we have talked more and done little on this.They continue to be stigmatised in the society with fewer employment options, unmet needs in the healthcare delivery system and the ever present social segregation. It is high time we look into this and beyond.Hence the need for the study.Methodology: A cross sectional study was conduted to assess the socio demographic profile and thechallenges faced by the disability patients attending KIMS opd. The study was done for a period of onemonth from 4-6-2019 to 3-7-2019. 100 patients with disability were randomly selected and a pretestedstructured questionnaire was given to them. The responses were entered in Excel sheet and tabulated usingSPSS version 20. Percentages and proportions were obtained. Statistical association were interpreted amongvarious parameters and represented as tables and figures.Conclusion: Disability was more prevalent in the younger working male population,thus hindering theproductivity of the nation. There was significant association between education of the patient and awarenessabout the facilities for the disabled and also between disability at birth and history of consanguinous marriageamong parents. Social stigma, lack of decent employment,difficulties in obtaining disability certificate andfinancial dependency were some of the major challenges faced by the patients.
Evaluation of the Efficay of Computer Guided Lag Screw Fixation in Comparison to Conventional Lag Screw Fixation in Anterior Mandibular Fractures. Randomized Clinical Trial (RCT)
Authors: Mohamed K. Nasr  , Hesham A. Hakam  , Khaled A. Salah
Published: March 2021

Background and Objective: This study aimed to compare the use of computer guided technology to placelag screws in anterior mandibular fracture in comparison to convectional techniqueMaterials and Method: This study included twenty-six patients divided into two equal groups, wherefixation in group A utilized computer guided patient specific guide to fix anterior mandibular fractures usinglag screws. In group B anterior mandibular fractures were fixed using lag screws in the conventional way.Both groups were compared in terms of stability and the need of auxiliary fixation devices.Results: Both techniques showed uneventful healing and showing insignificant difference between themconcerning stability and the need for auxiliary fixation device.Conclusion: Although the use of computer guided technology didn’t offer significant advantage over theconventional technique yet it provides more easy and reliable way especially for beginners introduced tothe technique.
Probiotic Streptococcus A12 Strain in Caries Prevention: A Systematic Review
Authors: Noreen Qazi  , Madhura Pawar  , Ann P. Tharakan  , Preeti P. Padhy
Published: March 2021

Background: Dental Caries is a biofilm-mediated multi factorial disease affecting around 5 billionpeople worldwide. A consensus is now emerging that caries preventive measures should not only correctthe environmental pressures responsible for the plaque biofilm dysbiosis, but also help to maintain ahealthy resident microbiome which plays a crucial role in preventing caries and promoting oral health.This PROSPERO registered review (registration no 166695) aimed to examine the evidence on the role ofprobiotic Streptococcus A12 in caries prevention.Objectives: To know the effectiveness of A12 strain in caries prevention in early stages of disease onset.Intervention: Streptococcus A12 strains.Results: A preliminary search yielded a total of 2630 studies recorded through database searching and 23additional records were identified through manual search. From 2653 articles, 2504 were excluded basedon screening through review of titles. 8 articles were included for qualitative synthesis. Streptococcus A12strains demonstrates antimicrobial efficacy by neutralization of the environment by arginine metabolism.Conclusion: Streptococcus A12 strains demonstrates antimicrobial efficacy by neutralization of theenvironment by arginine metabolism, which leads to the reduction in Streptococcus mutans count and helpsin lowering the acidic nature of saliva is the potential strength of A12 strain. Due to a lack of controlledclinical studies on probiotics for caries prevention, evidence on their caries-preventive potential is weak.Future studies are needed to examine the probiotics as a potential agent against cariogenic pathogens.
Covid-19 and Low Platelet Count-A Relationship
Authors: Priyanka Dhingra
Published: March 2021

Background: Easily accessible, inexpensive, and widely used laboratory tests that demonstrate the severityof COVID-19 are important. Therefore, in this study, we aimed to investigate the relationship betweenmortality in COVID-19 and platelet count, Mean Platelet Volume (MPV), and platelet distribution width.Method: In total, 100 COVID-19 patients were included in this study. The patients were divided into twogroups. Patients with room air oxygen saturation < 90% were considered as severe COVID-19, and patientswith ?90% were considered moderate COVID-19. Patient medical records and the electronic patient datamonitoring system were examined retrospectively. Analyses were performed using the SPSS statisticalsoftware. A p-value <0.05 was considered significant.Results: The patients’ mean age was 64,32 ± 16,07 years. According to oxygen saturation, 38 patients hadmoderate and 62 had severe COVID-19. Our findings revealed that oxygen saturation at admission and theMPV difference between the first and third days of hospitalization were significant parameters in COVID-19patients for predicting mortality. While mortality was 8.4 times higher in patients who had oxygen saturationunder 90 % at hospital admission, 1 unit increase in MPV increased mortality 1.76 times.Conclusion: In addition to the lung capacity of patients, the mean platelet volume may be used as anauxiliary test in predicting the mortality in COVID-19 patients
Prevalence of Diabetes Mellitus and its Risk Factors in Urban Field Practice Area of Chitradurga
Authors: Ramya V  , Pavithra R.  , Nagendra Gowda M.R
Published: March 2021

Introduction: Diabetes mellitus is one of the non-communicable disease which has become a major globalhealth problem. A study done by the Indian Council of Medical research (ICMR) in 1970s reported aprevalence of 2.3% in urban areas(1,2) which has risen to 12-19% in 2000s. Although improving control ofdiabetes in India is important, the associated risks of tight control in high risk groups should also be kept inmind.Objectives: To study the prevalence of diabetes in urban population and to estimate the usefulness of theIndian diabetes risk score for detecting undiagnosed diabetes.Materials and Method: This is a community-based cross-sectional (descriptive) study carried out in theurban field practice area of Basaveswara Medical College and hospital which covers a population of 31186from July to October 2019. Data was collected by using a validated questionnaire by house to house visit tofind out the prevalence and the risk of diabetes mellitus in general population by using Indian diabetes riskscore.Results: A total of 624 respondents were interviewed. Among them 298(24.35%) females and 326(26.63%)were males. Most 422(34.48%) had no family history of diabetes mellitus and 338 (27.61%) individualswere in the overweight category. Out of these overweight persons, 36.6% had high diabetic risk score.
Traumatic Spinal Cord Injury, an Overview of Epidemiology and Management in Vindhya Region
Authors: Ranjeet Kumar Jha  , Rachna Gupta
Published: March 2021

Background: Traumatic spinal cord injury (SCI) is a life changing neurological condition with substantialsocioeconomic implications for patients and their care-givers. Recent advances in medical management ofSCI has significantly improved diagnosis, stabilization, survival rate and well-being of SCI patients.Objectives: The objectives of this study were (1) to determine the characteristics of patients sustaining spinaltrauma in India and (2) to explore the association between patient or injury characteristics and outcomesafter spinal trauma.Method: The study includes patients admitted with TSCI admitted at the Central shyam shah memorialmedical college and associated government medical college, from March 2019 to March 2020. Patientenrolled for the study were admitted directly or after being referred from peripheral health centers. Bothconservatively managed and operated patients were taken into accountResults: Most patients were middle-aged (mean age = 51.0 years; median age = 55.5 years; range = 18.0to 72.0 years), male (60.4%), injured from falls (72.4%), and treated in a private setting (59.9%). Fracturesin the lumbar region (51.0%) were most common, followed by thoracic (30.7%) and cervical (18.2%).More than 1 in 5 (21.6%) patients experienced a treatment delay greater than 24 hours, and 36.5% arrivedby ambulance. Thirty-day mortality and complication rates were 2.6% and 10.0%, respectively. Care inthe public hospital system (odds ratio [OR] = 6.7, 95% CI = 1.1-41.6), chest injury (OR = 11.1, 95% CI =1.8-66.9), and surgical intervention (OR = 4.8, 95% CI = 1.2-19.6) were independent predictors of majorcomplications.Conclusions: Treatment in the public health care system, increased severity of injury, and surgicalintervention were associated with increased risk of major complications following spinal trauma. The needfor a large-scale, prospective, multicenter study taking into account spinal stability and neurologic status isfeasible and warranted.
Symptoms of Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), Dietary Habits and Stress in Working Women
Authors: Sangeeta BSR  , Melita Sheilini  , Charlet Jasmine Vaz
Published: March 2021

Background: Functional gastro-intestinal disorders are mostly found in women due to the fluctuations infemale sex hormones. The effects of hormones and stress have a great influence over the gastrointestinalsymptoms and causes impaired bowel symptoms.Objective: The aim of this study was to identify the symptoms of Irritable Bowel Syndrome and the findingsmay fetch more data on the influence of dietary habits and stress in the causation of IBS.Materials and Method: The study was conducted among 188 women employees from Manipal Academyof Higher Education institutes of Manipal using stratified proportionate sampling. A validated questionnairewas used for assessing the symptoms, dietary habits and stress causing IBS.Results: The results revealed that, 19(10.1%) participants reported having IBS symptoms. Majority,12(63.3%) expressed having moderate perceived stress. Chi-square analysis proved statistically significantassociation between the IBS symptoms experienced and milk intake (?2=11.329, p=.010) as well as stress(?2=14.293, p=.001).Conclusion: The working women population remains the vulnerable group of IBS sufferers due to lack oftime and being negligent towards their health.
Dengue Fever Awareness among Patient Presenting to Tertiary Care Hospital, Gurugram (India)
Authors: Sonu Kumar Singla  , Mahima Rao  , Rajpal Verma  , Shikha Verma  , Vikram Sahoo4
Published: March 2021

Background: Dengue fever is widespread in India. Environmental changes and lack of awareness increasespread and increase dengue outbreaks. This study was conducted at SGT Medical College Hospital& Research Institute, Budhera, Gurugram, (India), to build knowledge of dengue infection and dengueprevention activities among patients.Method: A cross-sectional survey was performed in SGT Medical College Hospital & Research Institute,Budhera, Gurugram, India. Study took place among 224 participants from May to October 2020. Organizedpatients sampling followed. A pre-tested, semi-structured questionnaire. Difference was calculated usingChi square test (qualitative variables). P was assumed to be p<0.05.Results: 210 (93.7%) of participants understood dengue. Dengue fever symptoms responded 50% ofparticipants correctly. 89% correctly claimed Aedes mosquito transmits dengue. About 40 % of participantshad correct knowledge about Aedes mosquito’s breeding habitat and biting habit. In addition to avoidingmosquito bite, researchers use diverse strategies-mosquito spirals (53.7%), mosquito nets (14.7%). Nomosquito bites prevention strategy followed by 15.1%.Conclusions: While most of the sample participants knew of dengue and dengue fever transmissionmosquito signs, under half were conscious and 25% did not observe any mosquito bite avoidance procedure.Conclusions: Group consciousness plays an important part in improvising practices to avoid dengue.
Ameliorative Effect of Taraxacum officinale Leaves on Hormonal Status of Hyperglycemic Rats
Authors: Reham, A. Mostafa  , Doaa R. Negm  , Eslam A. Header  , Wafaa F. Abusudah  , Wedad F. Azhar
Published: March 2021

Acute or chronic side effects of hyperglycemia may affect all systems and organs, such as sexual glands.Approximately 90 percent of diabetic patients suffer from sexual dysfunction, including libido and fertility.This study is designed to investigate the effect of diabetes on the sex hormones levels ad to evaluate theameliorative effect of dandelion leaves powder (DLP) on diabetes-induced changes of gonadal hormonesand glucose serum levels in male rats. Experimental diabetes mellitus was induced by subcutaneous injectionwith 65mg streptozotocin STZ/kg body weight. DLP was given in pelleted food at ratio of 5% for 28 days.DLP was effective in lowering Follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) serum level in dandelion-treated ratscompared to controls in diabetic group. DLP was also able to reverse the progesterone lowering effect ofdiabetes. In all of the classes, the estrogen level did not show any noticeable difference. It is suggested thatDLP can have a regulatory effect in male rats on diabetes-induced changes in gonadal hormone levels,especially progesterone. Our research has shown that long-term administration of DLP in the diabetesexperimental model could be used as a good candidate for reproductive hormone deficiency therapy
Aproximación al teatro transmedia. "Misántropo", de Teatro Kamikaze
Authors: De la Torre Espinosa Mario
Published: March 2021

El presente artículo propone la posibilidad de un teatro transmedia, analizando para ello el desarrollo de obras a partir del universo ficcional representado en escena y que, en ocasiones, desembocan en obras de carácter parateatral o paratexual, siguiendo las definiciones de Patrice Pavis. Para ilustrar estas ideas, se expone el caso de Teatro Kamikaze en torno a la obra Misántropo, centrándose especialmente en la labor desarrollada de forma conjunta con el Lab de RTVE. Además de la representación escénica originaria, se analizan la edición de la adaptación por Miguel del Arco, los videos promocionales en YouTube, una galería fotográfica, el uso de Twitter y Facebook, o una pieza de video en 360º. Estaríamos ante un ejemplo de expansión transmedial del tipo “bola de nieve”, según la definición de Domingo Sánchez-Mesa y Jan Baetens, donde todas las prácticas analizadas contribuyen de diferente manera al carácter performativo de la expansión. Esto es especialmente notable en el caso del video de 360º, que aproxima la experiencia del visionado de la obra en realidad virtual a lo teatral. Pero, aun así, esto no es teatro, en cuanto todo está inscrito de forma inalterable en la banda sonora y visual, y sin capacidad de interacción, disolviendo el aquí y ahora propio de la escena.
ausencia en "Y todos estábamos vivos", de Olvido García Valdés
Authors: Muñoz Bernardo
Published: March 2021

Este ensayo analiza la idea de la ausencia en los versos de Y todos estábamos vivos (2006) de Olvido García Valdés. El filósofo y crítico alemán Hans-Georg Gadamer ha dicho que “[e]l crítico se enfrenta a la tarea de reconocer en la creación contemporánea, en medio de abundantes imitaciones a la moda formalmente correctas, lo verdaderamente original, lo sólido, lo realmente productivo” (1999: 144). El artículo toma como punto de partida estas palabras de Gadamer para analizar el lugar desde el que nacen los versos de la poeta asturiana: lo evaporado, lo disgregado, lo perdido. Siguiendo esta idea, la ausencia contribuye a dar solidez al poemario en base a cuatro axiomas o parámetros: (1) el tiempo, (2) el lenguaje, (3) el espacio, y (4) la memoria, a los que se atiende de forma individual, pero no como compartimentos estancos. Explorando a partir de aquí la unidad temática y estilística de los versos de García Valdés se plantea una forma de interpretarlos que trata de dar respuesta a las preocupaciones de la poesía española contemporánea
Nomadismo y vidas erráticas en la literatura española contemporánea
Authors: R. Posada Adolfo
Published: March 2021

El tópico del homo viator como metáfora de la vida ha vertebrado buena parte de las letras hispánicas desde Gonzalo de Berceo hasta la poesía de Antonio Machado. Lejos de perder su vitalidad, la concepción de la existencia humana como camino, tránsito y peregrinaje se actualiza en la posmodernidad con la figura del nómada contemporáneo, impelido a emprender la búsqueda de su identidad como éxota en el nuevo mundo globalizado, deslocalizado y líquido. Los protagonistas de La otra parte del mundo (2017) de Juan Trejo u Homo Lubitz (2018) de Ricardo Menéndez Salmón ejemplifican los excesos de la vida errática y el nomadismo en el siglo xxi: sus constantes desplazamientos por la vasta geografía de un planeta hiperconectado desembocan en un malestar y una angustia generados por la desorientación y la falta de centros vitales. Así pues, a la luz de las teorías de Augé, Maffesoli o Bourriaud en torno a los nómadas y éxotas contemporáneos, exploraremos algunas manifestaciones de la narrativa española postcontemporánea, además de las mencionadas, para examinar la modernización del clásico lugar común del viaje y el viajero en el contexto de las mentalidades del nuevo siglo.
Synthesis, structural characterization, and optical properties of benzo[f]naphtho[2,3-b]phosphoindoles
Authors: Matsumura Mio , Teramoto Takahiro , Kawakubo Masato , Kawahata Masatoshi , Murata Yuki , Yamaguchi Kentaro , Uchiyama Masanobu , Yasuike Shuji
Published: March 2021

Phosphole-fused π-conjugated acenes have been attracting interest because of the attractive features of the phosphole moiety, such as fluorescence and chemically modifiable properties. Herein, 6-phenyl-6H-benzo[f]naphtho[2,3-b]phosphoindole was prepared by reacting dichlorophenylphosphine with a dilithium intermediate derived from 3,3′-dibromo-2,2′-binaphthyl. Various derivatives, such as a phospholium salt and a borane–phosphole complex with functional groups on the phosphorus atom were synthesized using the obtained phosphole as a common starting material. Single-crystal X-ray analysis of the parent benzo[f]naphtho[2,3-b]phosphoindole revealed that the pentacyclic ring is almost planar. Fluorescence spectroscopy data showed that the phosphole derivatives, such as phosphine oxide and the phospholium salt and borane complex exhibited photoluminescence in chloroform.