bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
The impact of peer friend toward self-resilience
Authors: Pranowo Taufik Agung , Febrianto Arip , Hidayati Richma
Published: April 2023

Self-resilience is the most important part of students' learning process at school. Middle school students tend to follow patterns from their peers in dealing with self-resilience. This study aims to investigate the impact of peers on the self-resilience of eight grade students at MTs Negeri 4 Magelang. This research includes correlational research with a quantitative approach. Inferential analysis is selected as the data analysis. The population of this study was 160 students. The sample was 61 students. A simple random is chosen as sampling technique. The instrument employed was a self-resilience questionnaire. To determine the quality of the questionnaire scale, the Bivariate Person (Moment Products) validity test and Cronbach's alpha reliability test were employed with a value of 0.901 which is belong to the very reliable category. Hypothesis testing is tested using simple regression. The results of the study showcase that peers have a significant impact on students' self-reliance. Peers have contributed to self-resilience by 14.9%. The significance level based on the simple regression test is 0.001 which is smaller than 0.05. This study concluded that peers have a significant impact on the self-reliance of eight grade students at MTs Negeri 4 Magelang.
Keywords: self resilience, student, learning, junior high school students, peer friend
A cross-cultural study of students’ awareness of natural disasters: voices from KSA, Yemen and Egypt
Authors: Alanazi Fayadh , Khalaf Mustafa Ali , Alzamil Mohammed Saleh , Abdo Noman
Published: April 2023

In recent years, there has been a remarkable increase in the intensity and frequency of natural disasters.There is no doubt that a thorough knowledge of natural disasters and an adequate awareness of how to protect against their negative consequences will spare many individuals considerable losses. Accordingly, the present study aims to investigate students’ level of awareness of natural disasters within a cross-cultural perspective. Twelve schools in Saudi Arabia, Egypt and Yemen were selected (four schools from each country). The total research sample consisted of 180 sixth and ninth grade students randomly selected from the targeted schools, with 60 students from each country. Semi-structured interviews were implemented. The results indicate that the majority of students in these three countries have a false or complete lack of perception of the phenomena of earthquakes and volcanoes. Only 20.6% of students in these three countries had a completely correct perception of how earthquakes occur.  An analysis of students’ drawings of this phenomenon revealed that, on average,only 13.3% were able to clarify the scientific reason for earthquakes; the highest percentage of correct answers came from the students of the Arab Republic of Egypt (15.0%), followed by Saudi students (13.3%) and then Yemeni students (11.7%). Furthermore, it was found that the religious understanding, culture and day-to-day experiences of thelearners in these countries influence their cognizance and analysis of natural events, and that they develop intricate understanding and theories based on their beliefs and experiences.
A Study of the Relationship between Locus of Control and Self-monitoring to Resilience in Students
Authors: Shanava Ina , Gergauli Giorgi
Published: April 2023

A person may experience both positive and negative stress, which is mainly associated with a wide range of negative consequences, such as a decrease in well-being, an increase in diseases, post-traumatic stress, anxiety, and depression disorders. High stress in a person does not always develop these negative results. According to latest researches and studies, most people are exposed to stress, and developing resilence is the main factor in order to cope with the unpredictable environment (Troy & Mauss, 2011). The ability to disengage from negative stimuli and feelings is an important protective factor against long-term negative results.  Resilience represents the ability of a person to cope with life's difficulties and is a multidimensional characteristic which varies by context, age, gender, culture, and individual life (Felicia et al., 2021). According to contemporary approaches, resilience is a personal trait that helps a person to adapt and cope with traumatic experience. Psychological component of resilience means that a person maintains psychological health without any trauma and stressors, .while behavioral component of resilience means maintenance of self-effectiveness and aspiration towards goals (Kamushadze, 2021). One of the components of resilience at the individual level is identified as self-control, which is an aspect of behavior control and is often viewed as willpower and the ability to control impulses. In a psychological sense, self-control refers to emotions and the initiation or modification of emotional reactions through cognitive processes. The locus of control is also considered to be a factor that has a significant influence on the formation of resilience. According to Rotter, people differ from each other according to the localization of control over events. This difference can be described as internal and external poles. Internal people believe that everything that happens in their lives depends only on their personal qualities, purposefulness, abilities, and competence. External people strongly believe that their lives are controlled by outside forces, and their success or failure is the fault of randomness, other people, and so on., This paper therefore focuses on determining the relationship between the locus of control and self-monitoring to resilience among undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral students. Internal-External Locus of Control Scale (I-E Scale), Self – Monitoring Scale, and Brief Resilience Scale (BRS) were used in this study. Based on the analysis of the results, it was revealed that self-ownership is related to resilience and locus of control, and the latter is negatively related to resilience. Differences were analyzed by demographic characteristics.
Moral Hazard Problem in Public Policymakers
Authors: Alam Noor
Published: April 2023

The moral hazard problem in government organizations is very recurrent due to weak compensation system (i.e., take-home salary) and non-existence of any additional premium (e.g., ownership of stocks) for public policy makers compared to their counterparts in private firms, which weakens the proprietorship of their organization. Since there is a principal-agent relationship between citizens and public policymakers, a loss in public goods and services to citizens signals a meaningful level of moral hazard problem in public policymakers as agents. The menace of moral hazard problem can be lessened through a proper Reward Punishment Approach (RPA). Under existing setup, a weak compensation system with severe punishment mechanics indicates flaws in PRA which needs improvement through reforms in its existing structure. This paper focuses on bringing the compensation system (i.e., take-home salary in terms of cash and a provision of additional premium) at par with market-based package along with various perquisites. The study expects a bare minimum financial implication which may be affordable for the government and decrease moral hazard problem, at least to some extent, leading to a better delivery of public goods and services for the citizens of the country.
Exploring the Role of Decentralization in Resource Marginalization in Kenya
Authors: Ajwang Nicholas Walter Otieno
Published: April 2023

Against a background of decentralization in Kenya, limited previous research examines its role in resource marginalization in the country. Specific objectives include identifying the socio-economic sources of resource marginalization and identifying solutions to the socio-economic resource marginalization. The results of the study will improve our understanding of decentralization. Qualitative data was collected and analysed using thematic analysis. Quantitative data was collected and analysed using Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS). The study found that though decentralization has been used as a vehicle to alleviate poverty, it has led to some form of marginalization of certain key groups in the society. Recommendations for policy and further studies are made from the conclusions emanating from the academic study.
The Last Lick: A Lived Experience of Non-incarcerated Partners
Authors: Adetunji Christian Matthew , Wambugu Anne Gathoni , Kamau Elizabeh Wangui
Published: April 2023

The incarceration of their partners has a profound effect on the non-incarcerated ones. But what are these effects, and what are the results? The purpose of this study was to (1) assess the notable feelings experienced by non-incarcerated partners and (2) understand the implications of these feelings. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with 10 female participants who had their partners incarcerated at Nigeria's Agodi-Ibadan Medium Correctional Facility. An interpretative phenomenological approach was employed to analyse their lived experience with Satir's model. Thirteen sub-themes derived from feelings revealed the participants' frustration, pain, and hurt; betrayal and anxiety; anger, confusion, and interruption; hostility, hunt, and fear; sadness, shame, and humiliation; being depressed and incarcerated; being surprised and in denial; being confused and helpless; being sorry and suffering double losses; being controlled as well as feeling relieved. This study found that 40% of participants felt frustrated, angry, interrupted, and hunted, while 30% felt hurt, bitter, or humiliated, and 20% felt betrayed, incarcerated, in denial, confused, or had a sense of relief while their partners were incarcerated. These experiences intensified the impacts of their partners’ incarceration. The study has recommendations for marriage and family specialists.
The Language of Propaganda in Governance: The Nigerian Situation
Authors: Nwosu-Okoli Ifeoma , Anyachonkeya Ngozi
Published: April 2023

Language is a unique gift to humanity by the Omniscient God. By means of language, we build or end a relationship, forge alliance, build bridges of unity and cooperation among peoples and groups. By means of language, also, we find a viable instrument to achieve participation and exclusion in political and diplomatic maneuvering. Formal or informal discourse may be achieved through vocal utterance, written medium or even paralinguistic features. Language, in effect, plays inestimable role in all aspects of life. This paper, in a special way, examines the impact of language in governance. Since English is Nigeria’s official language, the essay has, by purposeful random sampling, chosen the meta language of English, of all the myriads of languages spoken in Nigeria, to engage our discourse and to ascertain the impact of language in governance. Again, since charity, they say, begins at home (but should not end there), the essay has chosen Nigeria to query the impact of the English language in (political) governance. The paper upholds the platitude which holds that much is expected from the one to whom much is given. In view of this, the study asserts that political governance in Nigeria is hard work for the fact that Nigeria is a conglomerate of peoples, national groups and tongues yoked together by the Lugardian amalgamation of January 1, 1914. The salient index that wields the fragile nation state together is diversity, amidst mutual suspicion among the diverse ethnic groups. The essay uses literary or library research to probe into the recesses of language and language theories for recommending to the political leaders in governance how they should manage language so that our beloved nation is not set ablaze as a result of language mismanagement.
Impacts de la Contamination Agricole sur la Qualité Physicochimique des Eaux de Surface de l’Ouémé Supérieur au Bénin
Authors: Fassinou Nonvignon Martial , Gouissi Fadéby Modeste , Goura Souradjou Orou , Yessoufou Wakili Bolatito , Biaou Tayéwo Sylvain , Kakpo Kpessou Hopson , Akodogbo Hervé Hotèkpo , Toffa Dagbédji Damien
Published: April 2023

Le présent travail vise à apprécier la qualité physico-chimique des eaux de l’Ouémé supérieur au Bénin. L’étude concerne quatre (04) communes. Les données ont été collectées en octobre 2021 et en mars 2022. Les paramètres physiques in-situ et les paramètres chimiques au laboratoire ont été étudiés. La description par les box plots (Boîtes à moustaches), le test de Shapiro-Wilk et celui de Kruskall Wallis au seuil α = 5% ont été utilisés. Les paramètres tels la salinité, T°C,〖 NO〗_2^-,  NO_3^-, NH_4^+, PO_4^(3-), Ca2+, Mg2+, Fe2+ et le Cl- sont significativement différents des autres paramètres et ne respectent pas les normes des eaux de surface. Les résultats de la Classification Hiérarchique Ascendante (CAH) ont permis d’identifier trois groupes. Le groupe 1, constitué de : pH, OD, Salinité,〖 NO〗_2^-,  NO_3^-,〖 NH〗_4^+,〖 PO〗_4^(3-), Ca2+, Mg2+, Fe2+ et le Cl- ; proviennent principalement des activités agricoles et des eaux usées. Le groupe 2, constitué de : T°C, STD et la DCO ; proviennent des différents éléments chimiques solubles dans l’eau. Le groupe 3, constitué de : CE, provient de la minéralisation globale de l’eau. L'eau est alors contaminée à travers les constituants physico-chimiques évalués.

 

This work aims to assess the physico-chemical quality of the waters of the upper Ouémé in Benin. The study covered four (04) communes. The data was collected in october 2021 and march 2022. The in-situ physical parameters and the chemical parameters in the laboratory were studied. The description by the box plots, the Shapiro-Wilk test and the Kruskall Wallis test at the threshold α = 5% were used. The parameters such as salinity, NO_2^-,  NO_3^-, NH_4^+, PO_4^(3-), Ca2+, Mg2+, Fe2+ and the Cl- are significantly different from the other parameters and do not respect the standards of the surface water. The results of the Hierarchical Ascending Classification (HAC) have helped us to identify three groups. The group 1, made up of: pH, DO, Salinity, 〖 NO〗_2^-,  NO_3^-,〖 NH〗_4^+,〖 PO〗_4^(3-), Ca2+, Mg2+, Fe2+ and the Cl-; come mainly from agricultural activities and wastewater. The group 2, made up of: T°C, STD and COD; come from the different chemical elements that are soluble in water. The group 3, made up of: CE, comes from the global mineralization of water. The water is then contaminated through the physico-chemical constituents which have been evaluated.
Competition and Sensegiving: Nonprofit Markets and Organizational Signaling
Authors: Eckerd Adam , Fowles Jacob , Levine Daniel Jamie , Sandel Riley
Published: April 2023

In this paper, we investigate how an organization’s position within its nonprofit marketplace influences how nonprofits convey images about themselves to their stakeholders. We discuss the nature of competition in the nonprofit sector and explore the different competitive positions that nonprofits find themselves in. We assess how this positionality affects the ways that nonprofits attempt to convey images, or senses, of themselves to external audiences. We find that these sensegiving approaches are affected by competition, particularly when considered together with the stage of the organization’s lifecycle.
When Government Is Not the Solution: The Role of Community Organizations in Outreach
Authors: Byham Jack , Martinez-Gomez Viviana , Kilburn John , Hilburn Andrew
Published: April 2023

Trust between government entities and the public is critical; without it, communities become paralyzed in their ability to act collectively and for the greater good. Establishing and maintaining this trust, however, can be difficult. The outreach and coproduction performed by the coalition of organizations described in this article provide examples of how to address several interrelated problems of public distrust in the government. When viewed in their proper light, these examples enrich the theoretical understanding of contract failure theory. Rather than take advantage of their advantages in power, governments increasingly leverage the power of reciprocity to accomplish their goals by relying on preexisting community trust in nonprofits. Self-interest well understood is a critical component of this reciprocal relationship: it works best when government secures resources, funding, and access to policy processes, in return for nonprofit resources such as service delivery, political support, buy-in, and legitimacy. In this indirect way, nonprofit coproduction can help to foster perceptions of legitimacy and trust in government.
Fulfilling Two Needs With One Deed: The Psychological Effect of Volunteering on Persons with Physical Disabilities
Authors: An Seongho , Kim Mihee , Jeong Jihoon
Published: April 2023

Volunteering not only benefits nonprofit organizations but also may contribute to volunteers’ well-being. This study examines the benefits of volunteering on the psychological well-being of persons with physical disabilities. Method: Using a sample of 3,440 individuals drawn from national survey data in South Korea, we applied propensity score matching (PSM), a quasi-experimental design that reduces potential bias in models using multiple regression. Results: Our findings revealed the positive effect of volunteering on the psychological well-being of people with physical disabilities. Volunteer participants (treatment group) showed significantly better psychological well-being than non-volunteers (control group). Conclusion: Empirical evidence from this study supports the benefits of volunteering for those with physical disabilities, indicating that participating in such prosocial behaviors may play an important role in their psychological well-being.
Antonella Sannino, Reading William of Auvergne, SISMEL–Edizioni del Galluzzo, Firenze 2022 (Micrologus Library, 113), VI + 193 PP., ISBN: 9788892901667
Authors: Jakubecki Natalia
Published: April 2023

Review of:

Antonella Sannino, Reading William of Auvergne, SISMEL–Edizioni del Galluzzo, Firenze 2022 (Micrologus Library, 113), VI + 193 PP., ISBN: 9788892901667.
Jean-Claude Schmitt, Le cloître des ombres, suivi de la traduction française du Livre des révélations de Richalm de Schöntal avec la collaboration de Gisèle Besson, Éditions Gallimard, Paris 2021 (Bibliothèque des histoires), 469 PP., ISBN: 9782072931468
Authors: Casagrande Carla
Published: April 2023

Review of:

Jean-Claude Schmitt, Le cloître des ombres, suivi de la traduction française du Livre des révélations de Richalm de Schöntal avec la collaboration de Gisèle Besson, Éditions Gallimard, Paris 2021 (Bibliothèque des histoires), 469 PP., ISBN: 9782072931468.
Humanism, Transculturalism and Sixteenth-Century Ottoman Jews
Authors: Gutwirth Eleazar
Published: April 2023

This article explores the evidence for Transculturalism and Humanism, in the early modern sense of the concepts, amongst Jews of the Ottoman Empire. In the first part of the article, attention is paid to the growing numbers of humanist European travelers to the Ottoman Empire and their relations with Istanbul Jews. The second section of the article is concerned with Ragusa, part of the Ottoman orbit since the fifteenth century. Here, attention is paid to Didacus Pyrrhus, member of an Ottoman Jewish family and the only great Jewish Neo-Latin poet of his age. The third section focuses on Ottoman Cairo and the discoveries and identifications of fragments of works for the theatre in Spanish in Hebrew characters. They attest to an interest in humanist texts. Finally, by way of conclusion, the article examines a specific case of cultural transfer and common ground between Christian humanists and Jewish traders.
Robert Grosseteste’s Translation of Simplicius’s Commentary on Aristotle’s De caelo: Tracking down a Second Manuscript and the Greek Model
Authors: Beullens Pieter
Published: April 2023

The note surveys the reception history of Robert Grosseteste's Latin translation of Aristotle's De Caelo and of Simplicius's commentary on the same treatise. It presents the analysis of previously unnoticed fragments from a second manuscript of the translation. Their discovery necessitates the revision of earlier ideas about the limited dissemination of the text. The note also confirms a neglected hypothesis about the Greek model that Grosseteste used for his translation. A late-15th-century manuscript must be considered a direct copy of Grosseteste's lost Greek codex.
In memoriam Simo Knuuttila (8.V.1946–17.VI.2022)
Authors: Mäkinen Virpi
Published: April 2023

In memoriam Simo Knuuttila (8.V.1946–17.VI.2022).
A importância da Edução de Jovens e Adultos (EJA) : Uma análise do analfabetismo de jovens e adultos no Brasil
Authors: Siqueira João Victor
Published: April 2023

Diante da nossa realidade brasileira e da discrepância social que vivemos na educação, o Ensino de Jovens e Adultos se torna uma solução para tentar solucionar essa desigualdade, entretanto, na prática professores dentro da sala de aula acabam fortalecendo uma segregação escolar para além da segregação espacial. Ainda há muito a se avançar em relação ao ensino do Ensino de Jovens e Adultos - EJA, já que cada vez mais ela é desvalorizada e não é uma política com muitos investimentos. Nesse sentido, o presente artigo busca contextualizar com dados o analfabetismo no brasil e a importância da modalidade EJA em uma tentativa de solucionar e amenizar a desigualdade educacional que vivemos no Brasil atual, utilizando dados coletados do IBGE e relatos de experiência na modalidade de ensino em questão.
Development and Validation RP-HPLC Method for Simultaneous Estimation of Bilastine and Montelukast in Bulk and Pharmaceutical Dosage Form
Authors: Nizamuddin Syed , Raju S. Appala
Published: April 2023

A simple, precise, sensitive, and rapid reverse phase high-performance liquid chromatography method was developed and validated for simultaneous estimation of bilastine and montelukast in bulk as well as in tablet formulation according to ICH guidelines. The chromatographic phase consisted by methanol and acetonitrile (70:30) at pH 3 adjusted by 0.1% orthophosphoric acid. The flow rate was adjusted to 1 ml/min and ultraviolet detection was carried out at 260 nm. The retention time for of bilastine and montelukast were found to be 3 and 7 min, respectively. The detector was showed linear responses over the concentration range 25–150 μg/ml for bilastine and 5–30 μg/ml for montelukast a good correlation coefficient of 0.999. This proposed method is highly sensitive, precise, and accurate which reduces cost of analysis, hence recommended for routine quality analysis in laboratories.
Comparative Evaluation of Depigmentation Technique with Diode Laser and Electrosurgery – A Case Report
Authors: Khan Mohammed Abrar , Kaushik Mayur , Tomar Nitin , Arun Apoorva
Published: April 2023

Excessive gingival pigmentation is a major esthetic concern for many people. The gingiva is an important intraoral tissue which when affected particularly by pigmentation is mainly responsible for the unpleasant appearance. A harmonious smile accounts for a perfect balance between the pink and white component of oral cavity. It mainly affects the confidence, self-esteem, and esthetics of an individual, which can also have a psychological impact on them. Melanin pigmentation is known to be caused by melanin granules within the gingival epithelium. In this case report, a split-mouth depigmentation was done using electrosurgery and diode laser with melanin hyperpigmentation in the anterior maxilla and mandible which provides increased satisfaction in patients.
An Online Study of MBBS Student Performance in Internal Assessment of a Pre-clinical Department during the COVID-19 Pandemic
Authors: Ganguly Avishek Ganguly , Ghosh Anik Ghosh , Das Subham , Sarkar Niloy , Ghose Gautam
Published: April 2023

Background: The COVID-19 pandemic has had a significant impact on medical education. As the crisis persists, it is critical to develop valid and reliable assessment methodologies. Aims: The aims of this study were to determine the impact of competency-based medical education (“COMPETENCY-BASED MEDICAL EDUCATION”) implemented online in the biochemistry department during the pandemic on the results of online internal assessments. Materials and Methods: After receiving institutional clearance in 6 months, this pilot study was done on 150 1st-year MBBS students at IQ City Medical College and Hospital, Durgapur. In 6 months, two internal assessments have to be completed online. Multiple choice questions, short answer type questions, orals, and spots were divided into four compartments during our internal evaluation sessions, which were held 3 times a month. A survey was conducted to gather data pertaining to student stress levels during offline and online examinations. Statistical analysis: The data were analyzed using the paired t-test. Reliability of data was checked using Cronbach’s alpha. Results: Participants ranked Expected Offline Examination Stress Risk higher (M = 4.7200, Standard deviation [SD] = 1.58906) as opposed to the Expected Online Examination Stress Risk (3.6800, SD = 1.53841), a statistically significant mean increases of 1.04000, and 95% confidence interval (CI) [0.81192, 1.26808], t (149) = 9.010, P < 0.001. In case of perceived risks, participants ranked Perceived Offline Examination Stress Risk higher (M = 4.7600, SD = 1.64533) as opposed to the Perceived Online Examination Stress Risk (M =3.6867, SD = 1.63081), a statistically significant mean increases of 1.07333, 95% CI [0.83098, 1.31568], t (149) = 8.751, P < 0.001. Conclusions: According to the findings of this study, students expect and perceive online examination stress risk to be lower than that of offline examinations. The research also revealed that students were able to score higher in online tests than in offline exams, implying that the department of biochemistry may conduct internal assessments as well as implement “COMPETENCY-BASED MEDICAL EDUCATION” online.
Assessment of Quality of Life of Children with Cerebral Palsy
Authors: Gulyani Latika , Singh Avnika , Vadivelan K.
Published: April 2023

Background: Children with cerebral palsy (CP) may have individual experiences and problems that restrict the participation in daily life activities. Quality of life (QOL) in children with CP needs to be quantified by CP-specific questionnaire. CP-QOL questionnaire is being used for this purpose. Objective: The aim of the study was to study the QOL of children with CP as asked by the caregivers of such children in south Indian population. Methodology: A cross-sectional and observational study including 121 participants (Parents/caregivers of children) with CP with age of 4–12 years was asked to complete the CPQOL questionnaire. The CPQOL questionnaire for primary caregivers is used to assess the QOL of children with CP. The study was conducted at the physiotherapy OPD of SRM Hospital, Kattankulathur and was completed after a period of 15 months started from May 2019 till August 2020. Result: The mean QOL score of 37.67 ± 4.57 was calculated using SPSS. Conclusion: The QOL of children with CP was compromised and the CP-QOL can be used to assess the QOL in children with CP.
Heart Rate Recovery in Sedentary and Physically Active Individuals
Authors: Yadav Sapna , Kukreti Aditya
Published: April 2023

Introduction: Slow heart recovery after an exercise test is associated with an increased risk of all-cause mortality. An abnormal value for the recovery of heart rate (HR) was defined as a reduction of 12 beats per minute or less from the HR at peak exercise. The following study was taken up to assess the HR and blood pressure of the individuals with physically active lifestyle versus sedentary lifestyle. This research study was aimed to study the difference in HR recovery in response to 3-min step test between sedentary group and physically active group within age group of 18–24 years. Methodology: Forty-five healthy subjects were divided into two groups sedentary and physically active. Each participant was subjected to YMCA 3-min step test, and their pre- and post-readings for HR were noted. Heart rate recovery in 1 min (HRR1) and in 2 min (HRR2) after step test was noted. These parameters were, thus, compared in two groups statistically. Results: Significant difference in HRR1 and HRR2 was found in between physically active group and sedentary group. It was also found that time taken for the HR to recover to resting HR was delayed in sedentary group than physically active group. Conclusion: On the basis of the results found in present study, there is a significant difference between physically active and sedentary individuals, for HR recovery.
Dengue Fever Cured by Homeopathy– Two Case Series
Authors: Kannan C. , Nirubanraj N. , Jane Preena
Published: April 2023

Dengue is a mosquito-borne acute viral disease caused by Flavivirus (RNA virus) and transmitted through the vector Aedes aegypti. Clinical features range from mild fever to complications such as hemorrhagic manifestations and shock. This article gives details about the management of two dengue cases with decreasing platelet cured with homeopathy medicines. The patients were given homeopathic medicine based on individualized acute totality. After homeopathic treatment, there was a significant improvement which is documented.
Prognosis of COVID-19 in Indian Pediatric Population
Authors: Mukherjee Subhasis Mukherjee , Das Subham Das , Mitra Ayon Mitra , Chatterjee Kripasindhu Chatterjee
Published: April 2023

COVID-19 infection and its various signs and symptoms are still causing significant studies across the world. Although relatively less in prevalence and disease severity, children none the less are also affected by this infection. Most of the research in this regard has been focused on the adults, whereas there is a definite lacuna in the published data in the pediatric COVID-19 cases and its prognosis. India being a large country with significant number of population, which has experienced lot of such cases. The present study aims to explore data from 46 patients <14 years of age with reference to the prognosis of COVID-19 infection done in a semi-urban city in India. The results of this present study concluded that treatment response in children was generally good with oral steroids proving to be beneficial. Children being the most vulnerable section of the community as they are yet to be vaccinated against this new and deadly infection, this study aims to provide valuable insight to the effect of COVID-19 infection in unvaccinated children which also pave the way for further descriptive and elaborate studies to be undertaken on the topic.
Prevalence and survival in patients with bladder cancer: a study in high cancer incidence zone
Authors: Anwar Iqra , Pandith Arshad A. , Wani Mohammad S. , Godha Meena , Manzoor Usma , Amin Ina , Koul Aabid
Published: April 2023

Background: Bladder cancer (BC) is the most common malignancy of the urinary tract caused by the uncontrollable division of cells lining the bladder. The clinicopathological characteristics of BC determine largely the prognosis and aid in the treatment and management of disease. Aim: The aim of the study was to analyze the incidence of BC in our region. Materials and methods: The study prospectively screened all the patients who were diagnosed with BC between 2018 and 2020. Detailed history of 235 patients was taken and Kaplan-Meier survival analysis of 137 BC patients was also performed to evaluate any possible association between various clinico-pathological characteristics, with respect to overall survival (OS) and recurrence in terms of disease free survival (DFS). Results: Among BC cases, 78.72% (185) patients were males and 21.27% (50) were females with a male: female ratio of 3.7:1. The frequency of BC was observed to be 36.17% (85) in cases that belonged to the age group of <50 years whereas 63.82% (150) cases belonged to ≥50 years. Of all cases 67.65% (159) patients were active smokers. The pathological characteristics of BC cases included 59.14% (139) cases of low stage (pTa/pT1) versus 40.86% (96) of the high stage (pT2/higher). Moreover, non-smokers, females and patients exhibiting low grade and stage had significant and better OS and DFS than the rest (Log rank P < 0.05). Conclusion: BC remains one of the leading cancers in our region despite absence of many occupational exposures except smoking.
The Effects of Retro-Walking in Non-Specific Low Back Pain among Young Individuals: A Systematic Review
Authors: Dutta Harsh , Raghav Sumit , Singh Anshika , Gulyani Latika , Singh Avnika
Published: April 2023

Objectives: The purpose of this systematic review was to determine the effect of retro-walking in non-specific low back pain (LBP) among young individuals. Methodology: This systematic review study has been carried out through PRISMA guideline. This systematic review has been conducted by researcher who searched articles using electronic search for publications in various electronic database: Google Scholar, PubMed/Medline, and Research gate. After implementing the selection criteria, articles published between the years 2000–2020 have been selected. Total 70 full-text published articles were selected from different electronic database. Out of 70, only 36 articles were included in this systematic review on the basis of selection criteria. Studies of human participants of 18–35 years of age having history of non-specific LBP were eligible. All the articles have been determine using Modified Downs and Black scale and scores have been awarded for the items selected on a 27 point scale. Findings: On reviewing the previous published articles, the result of this systematic review study shows that there is significant effect of retro-walking in non-specific LBP. Furthermore, there is considerable effect of retro-walking found in terms of improving muscles strength and reducing disability associated with the non-specific LBP. Novelty: Many studies have been carried on the effect of retro-walking in LBP. However, there is scarcity of literature based on systematic review on the effect of retro-walking in non-specific LBP among young individual.
Significance of Immunohistochemical Biomarker in Breast Carcinoma from a Single Tertiary Care Hospital in India
Authors: Naiding Momota , Choudhury Biswadeep , Deuri Bimanjyoti , Bezbaruah Babul kumar , Dasgupta Nivedita , Sharma Jyotika
Published: April 2023

Background: Breast carcinoma is the most common malignancy in female worldwide, leading cause of death in women. Immunohistochemistry plays a very important role in the prognostication and treatment determination of breast carcinoma patients. Objective: The objective of the study was to analyze the immunohistochemical markers in invasive carcinoma of breast and to correlate the expression of hormonal receptors with age of the patient, tumor size, histological grade, and lymph node metastasis. Materials and Methods: The study was conducted on 88 infiltrating ductal breast carcinoma sample in a tertiary care hospital of Southern Assam for a period of 2 year (January2018-December 2019). Data including age, tumor size, and histologic grade and lymph node status retrieved from pathology department. Chi-square was used to determine the statistical significance between estrogen receptors and progesterone receptors (ER/PR) status human epidermal receptor growth factor 2 (HER2/neu) status along with their correlation with various clinicopathological parameters with respect to infiltrating ductal breast carcinoma. Result: The mean age of the patients was 56.6 years. We observed correlation between ER and PR expression with age, tumor size, and tumor grade. There was correlation between HER2/neu expression and age only. None of the markers showed correlation with lymph node involvement (P > 0.05). Conclusion: Our findings showed the importance of biomarkers (ER, PR, and HER2/neu) expression as prognostic factors for therapeutic decision.
Formulation and Evaluation of Nimodipine Tablets Using Solid Dispersion Technique
Authors: Kandwal Meenakshi , Ghalan Indira , Patil Shivanand
Published: April 2023

The present study is an attempt to develop immediate release tablets of Nimodipine using solid dispersion technique to achieve rapid release in GIT which might result in enhanced absorption and thereby improved bioavailability. Various batches of Nimodipine solid dispersion (SD1-SD6) were prepared using fusion method, solvent evaporation and combination of these two methods (melt evaporation method/melting solvent method). PEG 6000 and PVP K30 were used as polymeric carrier in (drug: carrier) 1:1 ratio for all the formulations. Docusate sodium was used as surfactant in 0.025% to 0.085%. Drug-excipients interactions were carried out for pure drug and optimized formulations using FTIR studies. Six batches of Nimodipine immediate release tablets (F1 to F6) were developed by wet granulation method using its solid dispersion. Crospovidone was selected as super disintegrant and acetone as an organic solvent. All the batches of immediate release tablets were evaluated for different pre-compression and post-compression parameters including stability study of the optimized formulation. Among all formulations, F6 prepared by melt evaporation method with a high surfactant content showed the greatest drug release (101.49% ± 0.31%). The stability studies (formulation F6) showed there was no major differences in physical parameters and was stable even after a period of 3 months. % CDR of the accelerated time stability batch was 94.41% ± 0.265% of its content in 30 min which is showing immediate release and the drug content of the same stability batch was 99.87% ± 0.119%.
Prevalence of Metabolic Syndrome in Local Population of Indore According to IDF Criteria
Authors: Sachdeva Sadhna , Kar Anand , Billore Kiran
Published: April 2023

Abdominal obesity, insulin resistance, hypertension, and hyperlipidemia, all being non-communicable diseases (NCD) are the major health issues of the modern world. Present day has led to these pathological conditions known as metabolic syndrome. The prevalence of metabolic syndrome(MeS) greatly increases in urban population. The syndrome includes cardiovascular diseases, type 2 diabetes, and thyroid abnormalities. A cross-sectional survey was conducted for the prevalence of metabolic syndrome among 438 participants of Indore, Madhya Pradesh India. A pre-designed questionnaire was used to collect data, including demographic information; anthropometric and biochemical parameters from their medical reports. Using criteria of International Diabetes Federation (IDF), MetS was seen in 43.3% of subjects with a mean age of 50.53 yr consisting of 55% males and 45% females. The age-specific prevalence of MetS was observed more in the older group.Physical inactivity was found to be the major causative factor for this MetS. It can be improved by encouraging the patients to adopt a healthy lifestyle with the emphasis on regular physical activity and modifications of food habits.
Dimensional analysis-based head loss calculation for the micro-pressure filtering and washing tank
Authors: Tao Hongfei , Wu Zijing , Yang Yuankun , Zhou Yang , Li Qiao , Mahemujiang Aihemaiti , Jiang Youwei
Published: April 2023

Filtering is an important measure for the prevention of emitter clogging in micro-irrigation systems. Head loss and energy consumption are two problems in pressurized irrigation systems. Therefore, a combined filtration device – micro-pressure filtering and washing tank – was designed. In this study, the micro-pressure filtering and washing tank was taken as the research object, and a physical model test of inlet flow and sediment concentration was carried out. The head loss prediction model of the micro-pressure filtering and washing tank under clean water and muddy water conditions was established by dimensional and multiple regression analyses, and the determination coefficients (R2) were 0.987 and 0.953, respectively. In addition, the test data were used to validate the head loss prediction model for muddy water. The average relative error of the predicted values was 3.36%, suggesting that the proposed models are ideal for head loss prediction. The research results can provide technical support for the structure optimization and filtration mechanism of the micro-pressure filtering and washing tank, and enrich the theory of micro-pressure filtration.
Design and Implementation of Real Time Monitoring of Bridge by Using Sensor Technology
Authors: Phadatare Sudiksha , Patil Shruti , Jadhav Yash , Khairnar Rupali , Konkane Prof. Sayali
Published: April 2023

Abstract: Now a day’s bridges are important as per travel aspect since it make passing of river or a ground easier in the travel and transport. But the bridges may collapse anytime due to flood to the river or due to aging and lead to disaster. Hence it is important to monitor the bridge conditions every time. Such type of bridge is dangerous to travel or use. The people who are using the bridge, they may face the unpredictable situations due to damaging of bridges. Hence, continuously monitoring the bridges is necessary for the better health of bridge. In this proposed system, we can see real time monitoring of bridge where we can detect flood, crack detection, load on the bridge, by using different sensors. Here, sensors help us to give information about bridge conditions to alert the user. This system contains water level sensors, load sensor, jumping wire for providing the information about real-time condition of bridge. The user of bridge gets the alert about the bridge conditions via LCD screen, LED and Buzzer. These all sensors, wire and alert devices are connected to microprocessor Arduino Uno .This system make sure to provide alert to all users so that many people who are going to use the bridge get protected from biggest accidents. In this way this system is helpful to save the life of people.
Investigation the Effect on Coefficient of Filled and Unfilled Port to Port Dimension with Plaster of Paris of 2-Holes Offset Probe
Authors: Singh Ajit , Gupta Rahul , Bundel Dr. B R , Mahto Pankaj
Published: April 2023

Abstract: : The velocity of fluid flow like slurry flow , mud , dusty air is determined by the two holes probe or s type probe .The pitot static (L-type probe )is chocked due to flow of slurry , mud , dusty air , stack gas .The dirty or dusty particles blocked the Ltype pitot tube at 900 bend so, s-type probe is used to avoid this type of stops or blockage .In present study the s-type probe is fabricated and having diff-2 Angle of Probe and filled Port to Port dimension with plaster of Paris and compared to unfilled Port to Port dimension with plaster of Paris to control the accurately coe-fficient. In wind tunnel, an experiment is conducted to see the impact of filled and unfilled Port to Port dimension on coefficient. When angles increases with filled Port to Port dimensions then Intensity of turbulent flow is also less. Here more large eddies are present and coefficient values in set of data are smaller than or equal to normalized value (0.833). Therefore fluctuation in pressure difference is less. In the present study it is noticed that the value of coefficient more fluctuate at lowest velocity ranging from 3- 14 m/s.
A Novel Method for Prediction of Cryptocurrency Price
Authors: Nikhil M V , Karthik T. , . Sriram , Shirisha T. , Bhutada Sunil
Published: April 2023

Abstract: The safe hash method (SHA) 256 and message digest (MD) 5 are used in peer-to-peer transaction arrangements, also known as sophisticated forms of currency, to safeguard data transfers. Prices for Bitcoin are extremely volatile, act erratically, and have reached eccentricity. They are frequently used for initiative and have mostly replaced traditional trading vehicles like metals, bequests, and the stock market. They must be created due to the significance of reliable deciding models in business. However, it is difficult to predict bitcoin's price because it is based on other digital currencies. Bitcoin prices have been evaluated by a variety of researchers using machine learning (ML) and deep learning models, in addition to other tendency-based market processes. Changing the price of one type of encrypted money may influence other encrypted types of money because all digital currencies are in the same category. The researchers combined sentiments from Twitter and other online amusement sites to enhance the effectiveness of the framework. DL-Gues, a robust and solid structure for forecasting computerized cash costs that considers its reliance on other cryptography-based currencies and market sentiment, is inspired by this work. Twitter as well as cost reports from Run, Litecoin, and Bitcoin were used in our investigation of the Run cost premise. To determine whether DLGather could be applied to more sophisticated monetary standards, we evaluated the ends for the premise for the cost of BitcoinCash using the price data and tweets of Bitcoin, Litecoin, and Bitcoin.
Seventy-Year History of Sino-Russian Relations through the Prism of Borrowed Vocabulary
Authors: Nedopekina Ekaterina M. , Cong Ha
Published: April 2023

The purpose and objectives of this study relate to the field of interlanguage contacts and, in particular, to the observation of the process of lexical borrowing as a result of the interaction of non-closely related Russian and Chinese languages. This article discusses the question of the correlation between the nature of Sino-Russian relations and some processes in the vocabulary of the languages of these states. The objective of the study is to identify patterns in the change in the volume and features of borrowed vocabulary, depending on the specifics of the development of interstate relations between China and the USSR, and later the Russian Federation in the period from 1949 to 2022. Within 70 years since the establishment of diplomatic contacts between China and the Soviet Union in 1949, relations between the two countries have gone through three different stages - from warm to cool, and then a period of strategic cooperation - in all areas of public life: humanitarian, scientific, educational, political, military and economic. During these three different periods, the number and nature of Chinese borrowings in Russian and Russian borrowings in Chinese also underwent significant changes. They are reflected in the features of the process of adaptation of borrowed words at the phonetic, grammatical and semantic levels. The frequency of borrowed words use in the period under review in the media texts of both countries is of particular interest. Statistical data on the use of lexemes of Russian origin in Chinese and lexemes of Chinese origin in Russian, obtained from the data of national corpora of the two languages, allow to draw some conclusions about the popularity of certain foreign words at each of the three identified historical stages.