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Exploring the Impact of Socio-Economic Status on Student Participation in Extracurricular Activities
Authors: Careemdeen Jalal Deen
Published: December 2023

Understanding the impact of socioeconomic status on student participation in co-curricular activities is essential for promoting equity and inclusivity in education, ensuring that all students, regardless of their background, can fully engage in and benefit from these activities. This research aimed to investigate the level of student engagement in co-curricular activities among secondary school students in Sri Lanka, specifically focusing on the influence of socioeconomic status, such as parent income and parent education. The study used a survey research design and a questionnaire as the primary data collection instrument. A stratified random sampling technique was employed to select a sample of 1350 secondary school students. Descriptive analyses, including mean and standard deviation, were employed to analyse data. MANOVA was conducted to explore the relationship between socioeconomic status and student participation in co-curricular activities. The assessment of the internal consistency of the instrument was conducted by calculating Cronbach’s alpha coefficient, which yielded a value of 0.940 for measuring access to educational resources. The findings of the study demonstrated that student participation in extracurricular activities with a mean score of 3.351 and Standard Deviation 0.939, and the interpretation is moderately high. The MANOVA analysis of the study revealed there are significant differences based on educational level towards student participation in extracurricular activities as the student participation in co-curricular activities significantly icreases as parent highest educational level increases. However, results of the study shows that there is no any significant differences of student participation in co- curricular activities based on parental income. By addressing these factors, educational institutions can strive to ensure that students from all socio-economic backgrounds have equal access to and benefit from extracurricular activities. In light of the study’s findings, there is a compelling need for educational institutions to proactively tailor and enhance their co-curricular programs, taking into account the influence of socioeconomic factors, to create more equitable opportunities for all students.
Conundrums in the Syrian Civil Conflict: Between Financial and Logistics Support and the Rise of Islamic State Movement
Authors: UKAEGBU Chidi O. , OJO Idowu Akinwumi
Published: December 2023

Sovereign states especially those in the Middle East have over the last couple of years been enmeshed in high profile internal security challenges that attracted international actors. The actors’ action is often viewed as fragrantly showing more or less usual vindictive display of power and resources. Willing intervenors do so in pursuit of some perceived objectives that may be overtly and covertly expressed. This study focuses on the conundrums in external financial and logistics involvement in the Syrian conflict and the rise of the Islamic State movement. Particularly, the study investigates the link between external financial and logistics support to opposition pro-democracy movement and the activities of the Islamic State in Syria. The study used exposit facto research design and the qualitative method to generate data while qualitative descriptive analysis was used to assign descriptive explanation and analysis to the data in order to show the relationship between the variables. Anchored on the Marxist Political Economy paradigm, the study found that external financial and logistics support to the opposition pro-democracy movement in Syria gave rise to the expansion of the Islamic State resulting in the capture and control of territories in Syria by the Islamic state. The study also found that the drive for regime change and the installation of democracy by the West is a matter of age-long foreign policy thrust and not a mere involvement rooted on humanitarian justifications. It therefore recommends the complete withdrawal of the corporate-financier and logistics support driven by foreign interests that fuel the conflict otherwise the Syrian civil conflict will persist and the Islamic State movement would remain a force that would not be easy to defeat.
Evaluating the Normative and Institutional Frameworks for Management of Violent Extremism Offenders in the Kenyan Prisons
Authors: Kirii Jane
Published: December 2023

This study aimed at evaluating the normative and institutional frameworks for management of violent extremism offenders in the Kenyan prisons. This study was guided by the Restorative justice theory, Retributive justice theory and the transformative justice theory. The study applied descriptive research design. This study used purposive and simple random sampling techniques to select 200 respondents who included; prison staff (senior staff), religious leaders (Sheikhs), and criminal justice lawyers, Office of the ODPP, prosecutors and inmates. Primary data was collected using questionnaires and key informants interview schedules. Secondary data was collected from published articles, journals, books, dissertations and projects. Quantitative data was coded and entered into Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) software version 22 for analysis while qualitative data was arranged thematically and presented through narration. The study findings established that; there exist weaknesses in law regarding management of violent extremist in Kenya particularly leniency relating to the justice served. On the strategies utilized for the management of violent extremist, incarceration is perceived as a fairly effective strategy while military incursion is regarded as a very effective strategy. Radicalization can be positive if it does not encourage violence or harm. Prison authorities have adopted various approaches to manage violent extremism which include; faith-based interventions which entail religious transformation offered by professional Clerics; separation of convicted inmates in different prison blocks and cells; education and vocational training to illiterate and marginalized offenders to acquire skills which can avail them employment opportunities, psychological and cognitive approaches as well as use of recreational and cultural activities. These strategies are geared towards dissuading violent extremism offenders from extremism as well as deradicalize them. The study findings identified the challenges which confront the successful implementation of deradicalization and prevention of violent extremism in Kenyan Prisons as well as opportunities. They include; institutional challenges, recidivism or relapse among the Prisoners; reintegration challenges; structural challenges evidenced by unemployment among the released terrorist convicts; regulatory discontinuities, Gang related problems among others. In this regard the study recommends for a coordinated multiagency cooperation in the management of violent extremists suspects or prisoners. There is also need for drafting and legislation of a policy framework for the management of violent extremism in rehabilitation facilities in the country.
Doble revisión de colon derecho vs revisión simple durante la colonoscopia para la detección de pólipos y adenomas de colon: revisión sistemática de la literatura
Authors: Daza Castro Erlison Mauricio , Torres López Alberto Ramon , Aponte Diego , Rocha Rodríguez Jose Nicolas , Sabbagh Luis Carlos
Published: December 2023

El tamizaje por colonoscopia es un método efectivo para prevenir cáncer de colon a traves de la deteccion de polipos sobre los cuales se desarrolla en un mayor porcentaje el cancer de colon; sin embargo la deteccion de estas lesiones varia en los diferentes segmentos del colon y de ellos en colon derecho su tasa detección suele ser menor. Objetivo: El objetivo de este estudio es evaluar si la doble revisión endoscópica de colon derecho durante la colonoscopia es un mecanismo para mejorar su rendimiento en cuanto a la tasa de detección de pólipos (TDP) y la tasa de detección de adenomas (TDA). Materiales y métodos: Revisión sistemática y metaanálisis de la literatura de estudios clínicos aleatorizados que realizaron una doble revisión del colon derecho por colonoscopia comparado con una revisión simple para mejorar la detección de pólipos y adenomas. El protocolo de esta revisión se publicó en PROSPERO bajo el código CRD42022356509. Resultados: Se incluyeron 5 estudios que incluyeron 2729 participantes. Se informó la detección de pólipos en 585/1197 pacientes (48,87%) después de la segunda revisión, en comparación con 537/1206 (44,52%) de los pacientes que recibieron una única examinación (p < 0.05), para un RR combinado de 1,09 (IC 95%: 0,97-1,23) (I2 fue de 44%). Se informó la detección de adenomas en 830/1513 pacientes (54,75%) después de la segunda revisión, en comparación con 779/1509 (51,62%) de los pacientes que recibieron una única examinación (p < 0,05), para un RR combinado de 1,06 (IC 95%: 1,00-1,13) (I2 fue de 0%). Conclusión: La segunda examinación del colon derecho por colonoscopia puede tener una modesta mejoría en la detección de pólipos y adenomas.
Sobrevida del adenocarcinoma ductal de páncreas
Authors: Targarona Javier , Rivero Luis , Coayla Guillermo , Roman Gilbert , Rivas Diego , Legua Sebastián , Carrasco Roberto
Published: December 2023

Objetivo: El objetivo de este trabajo es analizar la presentación epidemiológica y la sobrevida de los pacientes con adenocarcinoma ductal de páncreas de acuerdo con su estadío clínico y al tipo de intervención realizada, en una cohorte de pacientes atendidos en una clínica en Lima, Perú. Materiales y métodos: Estudio de cohortes retrospectivas que evaluó desde enero del 2015 a febrero del 2021 a pacientes con diagnóstico de adenocarcinoma ductal de páncreas considerando diversos factores epidemiológicos, radiológicos, estadiaje oncológico, haber recibido quimioterapia neoadyuvante o adyuvante, haber sido sometidos a cirugía y la sobrevida posterior a alguna de las intervenciones realizadas. Resultados: De los 249 pacientes analizados, se encontró que 75 de ellos requerían cirugía resectiva. Entre los principales resultados obtenidos, se observó que aquellos con un nivel de CA 19-9 menor a 200 U/mL presentaban una media de sobrevida más alta en comparación con aquellos cuyo nivel de CA 19-9 era superior a 200 U/mL (HR: 1,96; IC95%: 0,18-0,53; p≤0,001). Asimismo, al comparar a los pacientes según su etapa, se encontró que aquellos con tumores resecables tenían una media de sobrevida de 37,72 meses, mientras que aquellos con tumores localmente avanzados tenían una media de sobrevida de 13,47 meses y aquellos con tumores metastásicos tenían una media de sobrevida de 7,69 meses (HR: 0,87; IC95%: 0,31-0,25; p≤0,001). Igualmente, se observó que recibir tratamiento neoadyuvante se asociaba con un mejor pronóstico de sobrevida para los pacientes (HR: 0,32; IC95%: 0,19-0,53; p≤0,001). Asimismo, se llevaron a cabo 5 pancreatectomías con resección metastásica en pacientes oligometastásicos tratados con quimioterapia de rescate, y se encontró que la media de sobrevida para estos pacientes fue de 22,51 meses. Conclusión: La cirugía resectiva en un estadío clínico temprano , presentar valores de CA 19-9 por debajo de 200 U/mL y haber recibido quimioterapia neoadyuvante se correlaciones estadísticamente con una mayor esperanza de sobrevida.
Colangiopatía hipertensiva portal por transformación portal cavernomatosa de origen no cirrótica: a propósito de un caso
Authors: Frías Ordoñez Juan Sebastián , Martínez Montalvo Carlos Mauricio , Guerrero Gabriela , Ruiz Morales Oscar Fernando , Gómez Zulet Martin Alonso
Published: December 2023

La colangiopatía portal hace referencia a anomalías colangiográficas que se producen en pacientes con cavernomatosis portal, siendo progresiva, cursando con enfermedad biliar sintomática y anomalías graves de las vías biliares. Y, representa una complicación infrecuente de la hipertensión portal. Se describe el caso de un hombre de 53 años, con historia de larga data de hipertensión portal nocirrótica y cavernomatosis portal, quien presentó un episodio de enfermedad biliar obstructiva sintomática, y en estudios se documentó tejido fibrótico de extensión periportal ascendente con compresión extrínseca del colédoco distal y dilatación de la vía biliar extra e intrahepática. Por lo que se procedió a colangiopancreatografía retrógrada endoscópica, realizándose tratamiento paliativo, con papilotomía pequeña y colocación de endoprótesis biliar plástica, siendo exitoso por ausencia de complicaciones procedimentales, y mejoría clínica y parámetros bioquímicos. Finalmente, recibiendo de alta con indicación de seguimiento prioritario para recambios periódicos de endoprótesis biliares, y valoración por hepatología. La colangiopatía portal es una entidad rara que debe sospecharse en sujetos con hipertensión portal de origen no-cirrótico, con hallazgos imagenológicos de estenosis, angulaciones o dilataciones segmentarias, su tratamiento debe ser individualizado, y la terapia endoscópica es de elección en enfermedad biliar sintomática.
Cuerpos extraños en esófago: revisión de 84 casos
Authors: Flórez Sarmiento Cristian , Parra Izquierdo Viviana , Frías Ordoñez Juan Sebastian , Castillo Jesús David , Monroy Eliana Murcia , Delgado Cardona Lidsay , Rodríguez Charlyn Stefani
Published: December 2023

La presencia de cuerpo extraño esofágico (CEE) es una urgencia habitual en gastroenterología. El protocolo en el manejo y la intervención endoscópica puede ser variable entre las instituciones. Objetivo: Definir características clínicas del CEE en adultos, su diagnóstico radiológico y endoscópico, y complicaciones a partir de una muestra de pacientes en un centro de gastroenterología. Materiales y métodos: serie de casos de pacientes que ingresaron desde urgencias y fueron interconsultados al servicio de gastroenterología con diagnóstico presuntivo de CEE. Se recolectaron variables clínicas, así como características, comorbilidades, tiempo de evolución y oportunidad diagnóstica, estudios confirmatorios, y complicaciones. Resultados: 84 sujetos, 70% hombres, promedio de edad 45 (rango:17-87; SD 12,5) años. En 98,8% de los pacientes se realizó endoscopía digestiva alta de modo urgente, con estancia intrahospitalaria promedio de 2,5 días. 93% sin patología de base asociada, en 6/84 (7,14%) pacientes se documentó patología esofágica estructural o funcional. 59/84 70,2%) pacientes consultaron en las primeras 24 horas, en 57,6% se confirmó endoscópicamente presencia de cuerpo extraño. En 67/84 (79,76%) pacientes se realizó radiografía previa a endoscopia, de los cuales, 62/67 (92,5%) con resultado anormal. 70% de los CEE confirmados fueron espinas de pescado. El sitio más frecuente de localización fue en región cricofaringea en el 90% de los casos. En 66/84 (78,6%) sujetos hubo ausencia de complicaciones, seguido de laceración profunda en 10/84 (11,9%) casos. En 3/84 (3,6%) casos se identificaron complicaciones con requerimiento quirúrgico. Conclusiones: La intervención endoscópica en las primeras 24 horas es un momento oportuno para identificación de complicaciones y brindar el tratamiento indicado.
Endoscopic ultrasound-guided celiac plexus neurolysis in pancreatic cancer-associated pain: different technical approaches in three challenging cases
Authors: Li Salvatierra Bruno , Calixto-Aguilar Lesly , Ruiz Eloy F.
Published: December 2023

Abdominal pain is severe in the vast majority of patients with pancreatic cancer. In some cases, chronic use of analgesics markedly reduces quality of life due to side effects. Endoscopic ultrasound-guided celiac plexus neurolysis is a procedure that controls cancerassociated pain in this population and consists of injecting a neurolytic agent around or within the celiac plexus. In this report, we present three cases with different technical approaches for celiac plexus neurolysis
Hemorragia digestiva como forma de presentación poco usual de amiloidosis intestinal primaria: reporte de caso
Authors: Fernández Luque Jorge Luis , Paredes Méndez Juan Eloy , Rocha Bolaño Ricardo Alejandro , Matheus Sairitupac Jéssica Tatheana
Published: December 2023

La amiloidosis intestinal es una enfermedad sistémica rara y subdiagnosticada, la cual se caracteriza por el depósito extracelular de proteínas que se agrupan en fibras amiloides. Esta entidad es infrecuente y suele ser una forma de presentación en el contexto de una amiloidosis sistémica, cuyo diagnóstico se basa en la presencia a amiloide en la histología. La clínica suele ser inespecífica; diarrea crónica, pérdida de peso, dolor y distensión abdominal; siendo la hemorragia digestiva una manifestación muy poco frecuente. Se presenta el caso de una mujer de 61 años con clínica de baja de peso, distención abdominal, náuseas, vómitos y melena. En la tomografía se evidenció un engrosamiento mural de asas yeyunales con captación de contraste, hallazgo que se corroboró con enteroscopia anterógrada a doble balón en el cual se evidenciaron múltiples úlceras en yeyuno, signos de atrofia, friabilidad y dilatación de luz yeyunal. En la anatomía patológica se aprecia arquitectura vellositaria distorsionada y ulcerada con histoquímica positiva a Rojo Congo e inmunohistoquímica LAMBDA (+++). Además, se realizó aspirado de médula ósea y biopsia de hueso compatible con infiltración de mieloma múltiple monoclonal a cadena Lambda. Durante la estancia hospitalaria la paciente curso con complicaciones como la desnutrición crónica, infección recurrente y varios episodios de suboclusión intestinal; caracterizada por neumatosis intestinal; debido a múltiples episodios de estas complicaciones la paciente fallece. Dentro de la práctica clínica en gastroenterología la amiloidosis intestinal como parte del diagnóstico diferencial de la hemorragia digestiva alta es infrecuente, por lo que los antecedentes de diagnóstico de mieloma múltiple u otras gammapatias monoclonales asociadas a cadenas ligeras es crucial para un diagnóstico precoz y tratamiento adecuado.
Efectividad y seguridad de la biopsia hepática guiada por endosonografía en enfermedad hepática en un hospital público de nivel III
Authors: Li Salvatierra Bruno , Calixto-Aguilar Lesly , Ramos-Castillo Wilder , Chacaltana Mendoz Alfonso
Published: December 2023

La evaluación de la enfermedad hepática parenquimal suele comprender exámenes de laboratorio y de imagen; casos se puede requerir una biopsia hepática. La biopsia del hígado guiada por endosonografía se ha reportado con un rendimiento diagnóstico entre 90 a 100% con un perfil bajo de eventos adversos; sin embargo, no existen la experiencia y el tipo de técnica empleada en nuestro país. Objetivo: Determinar la efectividad y la seguridad de guiada por endosonografía en enfermedad hepática parenquimal. Materiales y métodos: Estudio prospectivo realizado en un hospital público de nivel de atención III-2 en Lima, Perú, el cual incluyó pacientes mayores de 18 años con sospecha de alguna enfermedad hepática parenquimal que fueron sometidos a una biopsia guiada por endosonografía desde marzo del 2018 a octubre del 2022. Resultados: El rendimiento diagnóstico de las biopsias fue de 77,02%, con una longitud media de la muestra obtenida de 13,98 mm (desviación estándar 7,34) y una mediana de 8 espacios porta completos (0-50). Cabe mencionar que solo un 31.25% de procedimientos se realizaron con aguja fina de biopsia (FNB), encontrándose una diferencia significativa entre el tipo de aguja y el rendimiento diagnóstico (p=0,01). El diagnóstico histopatológico más frecuente el de hepatitis autoinmune. Y existieron un 2,08% de complicaciones post procedimiento. Conclusiones: Las biopsias guiadas por endosonografía para el diagnóstico de enfermedad parenquimal hepática tienen una efectividad cercana al 80% en nuestro medio y con un perfil bajo de eventos adversos; sin embargo, se necesitan estudios prospectivos y con un mayor número de pacientes.
Colecistectomía con exploración de vías biliares laparoscópica en paciente con situs inversus totalis
Authors: Mendoza Rojas Hubert James , Martínez Cevallos Carlos , Hinojo Chanco Junior Raúl
Published: December 2023

Se presenta el caso de un paciente varón de 77 años con diagnóstico de colecistitis crónica calculosa y coledocolitiasis, con antecedente de situs inversus totalis. Se le realizó una colecistectomía con exploración de vías biliares laparoscópica, utilizando la “técnica francesa en espejo”, con extracción de los cálculos. El paciente evolucionó favorablemente. El objetivo del presente trabajo es dar a conocer el caso clínico que es poco frecuente su reporte en la literatura mundial (solo 9 casos). Su importancia radica en que sería el primer reporte de caso clínico publicado de una colecistectomía y exploración de vías biliares laparoscópica con retiro del cálculo en colédoco en un paciente con situs inversus totalis, realizado en el Perú.
Antral plexiform fibromyxoma: case report of a rare mesenchymal neoplasm
Authors: Oliveira dos Santos Carlos Eduardo , Malaman Daniele , Arciniegas Sanmartin Ivan David , Aleixo Pedro , Lopes Cesar Vivian , Pereira-Lima Júlio Carlos
Published: December 2023

Plexiform fibromyxoma (PF) is a rare mesenchymal neoplasm of the stomach usually arising in the gastric antrum, and its main differential diagnosis is gastrointestinal stromal tumor. Most common symptoms are hematemesis, anemia. Immunohistochemically, positivity for smooth muscle actin (SMA) and vimentin suggests the diagnosis of PF. We report the case of a 56-year-old female patient with a 30- day history of nausea at presentation 4 years ago. Gastroscopy at that time revealed a subepithelial lesion (SEL) in the gastric antrum, measuring approximately 20 mm in diameter, with leakage of serous fluid after biopsy. Histopathology showed only an inflammatory process. Follow-up gastroscopies were performed 24, 36, and 48 months later, with surveillance biopsy at each follow-up. The last gastroscopies showed changes in lesion appearance, reduction in size, and absence of fluid leakage. Histopathology showed bland spindle cell proliferation, with a vaguely plexiform/multinodular pattern, in a fibromyxoid stroma with an arborizing capillary network without mitoses. The tumor cells were positive for SMA and negative for DOG1, CD117, CD34, S100, desmin, EMA, CD10, calponin, and beta-catenin. The choice of treatment and follow-up depends on the SEL features, but because no cases of malignancy or metastatic disease have previously been reported, the patient chose a conservative approach.
Quadratic transmuted half logistic distribution (QTHLD)
Authors: Sada Majida T. Abdul , Al-Adilee Ahmed
Published: December 2023

In this paper, a proposed life time distribution is derived for analyzing data set in more efficient way. We construct a life time distribution using the quadratic transmuted technique of half logistic distribution and discuss some of its statistical characteristics such as the moment, graphs, and others statistical properties. We also employ a method of estimation known by the maximum likelihood estimate method (MLE) to estimate the parameters of the created distribution (QTHLD). Afterwards the optimal distribution among QTHLD and classical distribution for the data analysis has been evaluated with a real data set based on goodness of fit measures.
Hierarchical analysis of barrier-free ramp scoring criteria
Authors: Su Sih-Ping , Hsu Chia-Ying , Wei Nai-Chieh , Liu Hao-Tien , Wu Pei-Tsang
Published: December 2023

When building an accessible facility, there will be a series of projects to be evaluated. Therefore, through the World Health Organization’s “ Global Aging-friendly Cities: A Guide “ released by the World Health Organization in 2007, this study is based on eight aspects and serves as a reference for cities to promote age-friendly cities. In addition, the importance weights are obtained through interviews with experts and scholars. At the same time, when setting up accessible ramps, special attention should be paid to protective measures, guardrails, and handrails.
Effects of sustaining innovation and knowledge integration ability on innovation performance
Authors: Wei Nai-Chieh , Yang Jyun-Ming , Lin Huan-Chang , Chen Shu-Chuan , Lee Cheng-Jin
Published: December 2023

Along with the changes in economic environment and upgrading industries, medical industry has become the lifeline of current economic survival. The added value of products is promoted through the sustaining innovation of knowledge-based production and the proper application of information technology to make the growth and advance of enterprises. The samples of this study are mainly employees of medical industry in southern Taiwan. The questionnaires are distributed and collected by email. A total of 322 valid samples were received, and the sample retrieval rate in this study was 64%. The research results conclude significantly positive effects of 1.sustaining innovation on knowledge integration ability, 2.knowledge integration ability on innovation performance, and 3.sustaining innovation on innovation performance. According to the results, suggestions are proposed, expecting to assist medical industry in promoting the external knowledge resource absorptive power and integration ability to create the sustaining innovation and competitiveness in medical industry.
Evaluating community participation as a rural tourism workforce
Authors: Mariam Kago , Singh M. Momocha , Khaire Rupali , Kumar Anuj
Published: December 2023

Rural Tourism often focuses on culture, tradition, people, and exclusivity, which need protection and economic growth. Economic motives often prevail over other aspirations in tourism development. Hence, villages are slowly losing their uniqueness. Community participation is strongly needed to facilitate this fine balance. The paper aims to study the community’s level of involvement in tourism. The research is also carried  to find the general attitude of people towards tourism activities, desire to volunteer,  level of awareness, and any training attended in tourism. The approach used is a mixed method (both qualitative & quantitative) and is based on primary data & secondary data. Study shows that local community are willing to volunteer despite not engaging in tourism-related activities. The involvement of the Government & community is needed to build a favourable tourism ecosystem. For rural tourism to survive and endure, it needs feelings of ownership and active community involvement.
Comparative analysis for NPA of public and private sector banks
Authors: Bawa Simerjeet Singh , Kaur Jasminal , Tiku Prerna , Prashar Kirti
Published: December 2023

Liquidity and profitability cannot resist to present a danger on the overall quality of Indian banks assets and their overall endurance. The Indian financial system has been significant problems with rising Non-performing assets (NPAs). The rise in nonperforming assets (NPAs) has become one of the major concerns for India’s banking industry. NPA’s act as a significant element to judge the efficiency of budgetary execution of a bank. The quality and sufficiency of the financial framework essentially relies on the quality of the assets held by the banking system. A significantly high level of NPAs within the banking industry leads to a likelihood of an enormous number of credit defaults that influence the overall quality of banking assets and has an impact on the overall estimation of the value of those assets. The issue of NPAs does not influence the banks but also the whole economy. In fact, NPAs significant level in Indian banks is merely an impact of the provision of interests of the business and exchange. To enhance the productivity and profitability, the NPAs have to be managed in a planned manner so that they do not become a major issue to deal with in the long run. Different advances have to be taken by governments to lessen the NPAs. Irrespective of the stress they put on both the banking system and the overall economy it is exceptionally difficult to have zero percentage NPAs. The paper focuses on an endeavor as to how proficiently private and public area banks deal with their NPA’s. Secondary data for the study was gathered for the chosen classifications of the banks from the RBI distributions for five years period i.e. from 2014 to 2019.
Energy retrofit with prefabricated timber-based façade modules
Authors: Callegaro Nicola , Albatici Rossano
Published: December 2023

The introduction of prefabrication into the building façade retrofit market is still difficult due to many financial, economic, and social constraints, as well as technical and performance requirements that differ from those of new construction. The technical feasibility, construction details, and actual comfort and energy-saving benefits provided by the installation of prefabricated façade modules are still being investigated, as is one goal of the specific case study presented here. The Renew-Wall project aims to create a new modular, timber-based, non-intrusive system for retrofitting buildings, developing a series of significant and fully customisable innovations compared to currently available solutions. This paper describes the main properties of the designed prefabricated façade system, with a focus on its energy and thermo-hygrometric performances. Simulation and laboratory tests are compared with an experimental analysis conducted on two identical mock-up buildings (test cells) during a two-year monitoring campaign in which only one of the two test cells was retrofitted. The results show simulated average annual energy savings of 67%, perfectly in line with what was measured on-site. The prefabricated façade system also demonstrates efficient vapour release and a reduced risk of mould and fungus attack.
Automation process in data collection for representing façades in building models as part of the renovation process
Authors: Iturralde Kepa , Mediavilla Asier , Elguezabal Peru
Published: December 2023

A key barrier in building-facade renovation processes is that, contrary to new designs, an initial building model where the design process is based rarely exists, and the technologies usually employed to create it (e.g., based on point cloud scanning) are costly or require modeling skills. This situation is a clear limitation, especially in early decision stages, where the level of detail required is not very high, and the analysis and studies to consider the renovation plan (e.g., simplified energy simulations and renovation potential, or estimation of the number, types, and dimensions of the prefabricated modules incorporating solar panels) highly depend on such digital models. This paper introduces a process that, based on freely available data such as open GIS sources (local Cadasters, OpenStreetMap…) and façade images, can semi-automatically generate the 3D building model of the existing conditions, and in a second step also suggests the prefabricated facades module layout for building upgrades. Additionally, no onsite visit is needed. When the upgrade is focused on the façade, a big opportunity is identified for generating the building model and a realistic representation of its envelope, only using online data sources as input. The process developed consists of a set of easy-to-use software tools that can be used independently or combined in a workflow, depending on the available data and starting conditions. Time saving is very clear and costs can be reduced.
Definition and design of a prefabricated and modular façade system to incorporate solar harvesting technologies
Authors: Alvarez-Alava Izaskun , Elguezabal Peru , Jorge Nuria , Armijos-Moya Tatiana , Konstantinou Thaleia
Published: December 2023

The current research presents the design and development of a prefabricated modular façade solution for renovating residential buildings. The system is conceived as an industrialised solution that incorporates solar harvesting technologies, contributing to reducing energy consumption by employing an “active façade” concept.
One of the main challenges was to achieve a highly flexible solution both in terms of geometry and enabling the incorporation of different solar-capturing devices (photovoltaic, thermal, and hybrid). Therefore, to be able to provide alternative customised configurations that can be fitted to various building renovation scenarios. Guided by the requirements and specifications, the design was defined after an iterative process, concluding with a final system design validated and adopted as viable for the intended purpose.
A dimensional study for interconnecting all the technologies composing the system was carried out. Potential alternative configurations were assessed under the modularity and versatility perspective, resulting in a set of alternative combinations that better fit the established requirements. Complementarily, the system also integrates an active window solution a component that incorporates an autonomous energy recovery system through ventilation.
The main outcome is explicated in a highly versatile modular façade system, which gives existing buildings the possibility to achieve Nearly Zero Energy Building requirements.
SmartWall
Authors: Katsigiannis Emmanouil , Gerogiannis Petros , Atsonios Ioannis , Manolitsis Aris , Founti Maria
Published: December 2023

Following the need of urban areas to maintain the existing building stock and simultaneously upgrade the overall energy performance, the renovation down-to-nZEB state has already become a necessity. In this regard, a vast range of prefabricated solutions have been developed lately. The main objective of such solutions would be not only to constitute an effective system to tackle building energy consumption but also to be versatile in terms of implementation and economic viability. In this regard, an adaptable off-site prefabricated envelope solution with an embodied HVAC system called “SmartWall” has been developed. The SmartWall can minimise thermal losses through the well-insulated envelope while, at the same time, its integrated HVAC system efficiently maintains indoor thermal comfort conditions. This study examines the virtual implementation of the SmartWall as a “Plug-n-Play” renovation solution to reach the nZEB state of a typical apartment in a multi-family residence in Athens. The analysis considers two SmartWall alternatives using conventional and eco-friendly materials. The results indicate a reduction of 88% in primary energy consumption without affecting thermal comfort conditions and highlighting that the nZEB state can be ensured if the SmartWall application is enhanced with photovoltaic modules.
Plasmochromic Modules for Smart Windows
Authors: Riganti Mirco , Olivé Julia , Isaia Francesco , Manca Michele
Published: December 2023

Active glazing components, which can dynamically regulate incoming solar radiation, are particularly interesting, as they simultaneously impact multiple aspects, such as thermal and visual comfort and overall energy consumption. Near-infrared EC windows (also referred to as “plasmochromic”) enable selective spectral control of the incoming solar radiation and efficiently respond to ever-changing lighting, heating and cooling requirements. They allow to selectively filter a large amount of near-infrared solar radiation passing through the window, thus blocking solar heat gain during hot summer days and letting it permeate over sunny winter days whilst independently regulating the amount of daylight.
This article delves into the core attributes of such glazing systems, showcasing recent advancements in their design and fabrication. By evaluating key metrics like luminous transmittance (TLUM), solar transmittance (TSOL), and total solar heat gain coefficient (g-value), the paper presents a preliminary performance assessment of smart glazing employing this technology. Furthermore, the authors prospect the importance of implementing appropriate control strategies for these systems to fully exploit their potential in reducing energy consumption while maximising comfort.
Implementation of a multifunctional Plug-and-Play façade using a set-based design approach
Authors: Masip David , Marrone Grazia , Rafols Ribas Irene
Published: December 2023

An immediate paradigm shift is needed to transform the deep renovation market for improved building performance and expanded energy efficiency horizons. The financial, social, and sustainability challenges of the EU targets suggest research towards reliable, inter-compatible, and interoperable solutions aiming at combining different energy conservation measures. This work proposes the implementation of a lightweight Plug-and-Play (PnP) building system for façade renovation using a set-based design approach. The PnP module, based on a main structure in the form of a Light Steel Frame (LSF) and a metal-faced sandwich panel, is combined with various market-ready components. The efficient integration of these third-party products is highlighted by defining and demonstrating the design process, implementing a solution driven by the reach of a highly industrialised solution, easy to assemble and install, customizable, scalable, and adaptable to the existing buildings. With the set-based design matrix, different integration scenarios are investigated through virtual prototypes. Moreover, to facilitate the shift from design to construction of the integrated PnP module, the study proposes three prototyping levels to demonstrate the efficiency of the design integration methodology and the technical feasibility of both the various module's configurations and the overall module, exploring them through the realisation of preliminary, full-scale façade and actual environment-applied prototypes.
História, Tempo e Historicidade em Merleau-Ponty
Authors: Benvenutti de Andrade Eloísa
Published: December 2023

No pensamento de Merleau-Ponty, o corpo não se move exclusivamente no espaço, mas, enquanto histórico e parte de uma temporalidade específica, quer dizer, afetando e sendo afetado, o corpo potencializa uma aderência espacial ao mundo que possibilita o desenvolvimento motor e, por sua vez, o comportamento e a experiência. Sendo assim, em sua filosofia, a historicidade e o tempo são cruciais para a formação de um outro paradigma cuja tarefa é superar de uma vez o intelectualismo e o idealismo. Diante disso, veremos como para Merleau-Ponty existem tipos de historicidade que nos auxiliam na compreensão não objetivista ou meramente subjetivista da realidade histórica. Para tanto, analisaremos a história e a historicidade através das ideias de tempo e sentido no pensamento do filósofo francês.

Palavras-chave: Existência; História; Historicidade; Sentido; Tempo.
Da suspensão do juízo ao dado apodítico
Authors: Carvalho Guilherme Felipe
Published: December 2023

O presente artigo tem como objetivo refletir acerca do modo como na crítica do conhecimento, Husserl passa da suspensão do juízo à afixação de um dado apodítico, revelado através do cogito. Para tal, através da análise de alguns elementos presentes em Die Idee der Phänomenologie, de 1907, almeja-se demonstrar que o dado apodítico encontrado por Husserl está envolvido na pergunta sobre a legitimidade do conhecimento. Deste modo, a fenomenologia husserliana se apresenta como a doutrina universal da essência, uma proposta que tem em vista apresentar os fundamentos seguros à teoria do conhecimento.
ECOMUNITARISMO Y PACHAMAMA
Authors: López Velasco Sirio
Published: December 2023

En este artículo abordamos la relación entre el Ecomunitarismo y la cosmobiovisión andina, que tiene en la idea-vivencia de la Pachamama una dimensión fundamental. Para tanto en un primer momento someteremos a la crítica un reciente pronunciamiento del filósofo boliviano Rafael Bautista Segales, y posteriormente mostraremos convergencias fundamentales existentes entre la perspectiva ecomunitarista y lo expresado por el actual Vice-Presidente de Bolivia, David Choquehuanca.
FICHA CATALOGRÁFICA
Authors: Revista Alamedas
Published: December 2023

A Revista Alamedas é uma publicação dos discentes do Programa de Pós-Graduação em Filosofia da Universidade Estadual do Oeste do Paraná (UNIOESTE). Tal iniciativa tem como principal objetivo abrir caminhos para a divulgação do conhecimento produzido por pós-graduandos de filosofia.
Effect of Feeding Coated Sodium Butyrate on Growth Performance and Forage Digestibility in Suckling Buffalo Calves
Authors: KUMAR M RAVI , RAO K ANANDA , TEJA A , TRIVENI B , MONDAL A B
Published: December 2023

Feeding trial of 105 days was conducted in neonatal buffalo calves (n=24) to assess the effect of coated sodium butyrate in inducing early rumen development activity and general performance. The included three experimental groups, Control group receiving normal calf starter, Treatment group fed 500 ppm coated sodium butyrate in the calf starter and Treatment fed 1000 ppm coated sodium butyrate in the calf starter. The sex ratio of each treatment group was maintained 50:50. Parameters recorded during the trial include voluntary intake of calf starter and body weight changes and rumen development in terms of forage digestibility was assessed at the end of the trial. Results indicate that addition of 1000 ppm coated sodium butyrate improved palatability of calf starter, weight gain, roughage intake and digestibility. The investigators recommend supplementation of coated sodium butyrate in the calf starter for better growth performance.
Effect of Stocking Density on Skeletal Development of Turkey Poults
Authors: SIROHI R , SHUKLA P K , PANDEY R P , BHATTACHARYYA A , SINGH Y , SINGH D N , KUMAR A , K MAMTA
Published: December 2023

Stocking density is one of the important aspects of housing management. Increased stocking density can influence the skeletal development of broilers negatively and can increase the leg abnormalities thereby generating welfare issue for the same. To study the effect of stocking density, an experiment was conducted at poultry farm, DUVASU, Mathura. Week old turkey poults were distributed randomly on uniform body weight basis in three treatment groups- T-1: standard stocking density (2.5 ft2 per bird); T-2: high stocking density (1.25 ft2 per bird) and T-3: low stocking density (5 ft2 per bird). Tibia and femur were separated from the sacrificed birds and dried in oven at 1050C for 72 hours. There after cooling down to room temperature, the bones were weighed. Digital radiographs of the bones were taken. The dimensions and thickness of the bones were measured. Average femur length was found to be significantly higher (p<0.01) in standard and high SD treatments than the low SD treatment. Radiographic density of Tibia medulla was found to be significantly higher (p<0.01) in low SD treatment than the other two SD treatments.
A Study on the Presence of Supernumerary Teats in Dairy Cattle
Authors: HAMADANI H , KHAN A A , FAZILI M R
Published: December 2023

Supernumerary teat (SNT) in cattle, which is the presence of having additional teats, may affect the milk production as well as the management. SNTs can pose a serious problem when it comes to machine or robotic milking. The present work was planned with the objective of studying the presence of SNTs in the Holstein Friesian Crossbred (HFCB) and Jersey Crossbred (JCB) cattle. The results revealed that SNTs were present in 12.27% HFCB and 8.67% JCB cows. The SNTs were either one or two in number, with the incidence of one SNT being higher than the incidence of two SNTs in HFCB cows, whereas the incidence of one and two SNTs were equal (50%) in JCB cows. Overall, the occurrence of one SNT was significantly more in HFCB cows than the JCB cows, whereas the occurrence of two SNTs were significantly more in JCB cows than HFCB cows. The SNTs were found to be located at three different positions viz. anterior, intercalary or caudal location. SNTs were located at intercalary position in 82.35% of HFCB cows, whereas the remaining 17.65% HFCB cows had SNTs located at anterior location. SNTs were located at anterior, intercalary and caudal location in 17.86%, 32.14% and 50% JCB cows.
Effect of Type of Flooring on Growth Performance of Murrah Buffalo Calves
Authors: TONY U , RAO K ANANDA , ASHALATHA P , VINOO R
Published: December 2023

A total of 18 healthy Murrah buffalo calves of either sex, aged 6-8 months, maintained at Buffalo Research Station (BRS), Venkataramannagudem, were randomly selected and housed in three separate pens for a period of 3 months from August to October, 2022. Calves of first group were reared on concrete flooring (T1), the second group on Rubber mat flooring (T2) and the third group on soil flooring (T3). At the end of the study, the final mean body weights of calves housed on rubber mat flooring in T2 group (164.48 ± 1.41) kgs was significantly higher (P < 0.01) than T3(156.23 ± 1.17) kgs and T1(151.53 ± 1.23) kgs. The overall mean ADG, chest girths, height at withers and tail lengths of the animals differed significantly (P < 0.01) and followed the trend T2 > T3 > T1.
Effect of Supplementation of Probiotic, Prebiotic and Synbiotic on Growth Performance in Nellore Brown Lambs
Authors: MURTHY A KRISHNA , CHAKRAVARTHI M KALYANA
Published: December 2023

Small ruminant production provides sustainable income to small and marginal farmers under rainfed agriculture in India. Supplementation of feed additives like probiotics and prebiotics can reduce the usage of antibiotics in sheep production. Keeping this in view an experiment was conducted to study the effect of probiotics (Saccharomyces cerevisiae and Lactobacillus sporengens) and Mannan oligosaccharahides (MOS) as prebiotics and combination of both probiotic and prebiotic as synbiotic supplementation on body weight gain in Nellore Brown lambs. Data on body weight was collected and analysed statistically for significance. The average daily gain in different treatment groups were recorded as 110.99±5.23g, 135.85±4.66g, 174.71±6.3g and 148.09±3.87g in Control, T1, T2 and T3 groups, respectively. Supplementation of probiotic, prebiotic and synbiotic have significant effect on daily body weight gain in Nellore brown lambs.
Design and Implement Agri Market Place using Block chain Technology
Authors: Prof Gade S. G  , Bhavar Pooja  , Rutik Ahire  , Akansha Khairnar  , Umesh Bagale  , Shreyas Mhatre
Published: December 2023

Agri Market placed is a digital platform for Agriculture services under multiple areas. It's outstanding performance in husbandry. It'll directly connect growers and guests through digital platform. It's platform for growers to connect directly with their buyers for dealing their products at better competitive rates. It'll be easy for the buyers to get agrarian information, to compare the rates of products at one place and get profitable deals. It's an occasion for managing business from anywhere. The digitalization and internet spread in pastoral areas allow growers and guests to gain access to information, services and requests. And connect with the buyer. It'll lower the cost of transportation for the merchandisers. growers can connect with Agri- Experts for agrarian problems, results, etc. Digitalization will make these effects easy and accessible for growers and guests. Development of nation depends on development of husbandry.
आचार्य श्रीराम शर्मा के चिंतन में भक्तियोग का स्वरूप
Authors: डॉ. गोविन्द प्रसाद मिश्र
Published: December 2023

पं.श्रीराम शर्मा आचार्य के अनुसार जिस प्रकार शरीर पोषण के लिए आहार, जल और वायु तीनों साधनों की अनिवार्य आवश्यकता होती है, ठीक उसी प्रकार आत्मिक प्रगति की आवश्यकता पूरी करने के लिए भी तीन माध्यम अपनाने पड़ते हैं ये हैं- उपासना, साधना और आराधना।भारतीय दर्शन में ईश्वर की प्राप्ति, आत्मस्वरूप की प्राप्ति के लिए तीन मार्ग- भक्ति मार्ग, ज्ञान मार्ग, और कर्म मार्ग बताये हैं। आचार्य जी इन तीनों को समन्वित रूप में अपनाने की बात कहते हैं। उपासना भक्तियोग है, साधना ज्ञानयोग और आराधना कर्मयोग । मन के तीन अंग है- भावना, ज्ञान और क्रिया । उपासना से भावना का जीवन साधना से व्यक्तित्व का एवं आराधना से क्रियाशीलता का परिष्कार और विकास होता है।