bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Image in nursing and simulation
Authors: Tumiri Shirley , Duran Luis , Lin Johanna , Ríos Norma B. , Mosca Ana , Gómez Teresa
Published: April 2023

Introduction: professional image is a relevant aspect in the profile of any graduate due to its external impact on society. It is projected to others based on physical aspects and consolidated with what others perceive and interpret from every action. This article describes the contributions that clinical simulation offers to the professional image of students at the University Institute of the Italian Hospital.Method: the study was a quantitative, descriptive, cross-sectional, and prospective one.Results: of the 90 surveyed students, 39,78 % responded that clinical simulation provided them with skills, 38,67 % reported that it provided them with security, 12,71 % reported that it improved their professional identity, and 8,84 % said that it helped them with communication. The factor that contributed the most to the formation of professional identity was the execution of techniques in the simulation center, with 69,03 %.Conclusion: it was possible to identify in the student body that clinical simulation provided them with skills, security, and a clearer professional identity. On the other hand, students considered that the use of a complete uniform in clinical simulations contributed to the construction of their professional image, as it produced attitudinal changes that influence their dress and are subsequently projected in their image.
Securing Virtual Architecture of Smartphones based on Network Function Virtualization
Authors: Nahi Hayder A. , Asaad Hasan Mustafa , Hussein Lazem Ali , Ayad Alkhafaji Mohammed
Published: April 2023

One of the most difficult parts of Network Function Virtualization (NFV) installations is security. The NFV environment is a large-scale, software-driven one with a variety of components. Network topologies and traffic flows are continuously and managed to change. Such complexity necessitates a comprehensive security framework that permits automatic and to manage changeable network conditions, a quick response is required with the least amount of manual involvement. This paper introduced many solutions for securing the NFV environment from attacks such as (Specter and DoS) that attack parts of this architecture based on some experiments. Applied NFV on an operating system of smartphones (Android). We tested some attacks on the device and then on some of the layers in the architecture. We obtain new and obvious results, by comparison, to traditional and updated NFV architecture. Also, update the NFV architecture using vCenter/ESX and Hyper-V being two important terms in security After adding the necessary algorithms to protect the NFV architecture, we noticed about 128 hours to hack a 1,4 megabyte (WinRAR) file, while the same file and the same size needed 126 hours to reach the root without the algorithms used to protect the architecture.
The related aspects derived from psychopedagogical diagnosis and the genomic era in the context of professional development
Authors: Arrieta García Rosaralis , Núñez Rodríguez Olga Lidia , Gómez Cardoso Ángel Luis , Morales-Peralta Estela
Published: April 2023

Introduction: the establishment of strategic alliances for psychopedagogical diagnosis in the postgenomic context and its analysis from the perspective of professional development constitute a challenge. In this sense, it is imperative to apply the latest advances in Biomedical Sciences to evaluate psychopedagogical diagnosis. This reality is evidenced in the work of the Diagnostic and Orientation Center, the result of the research project carried out in collaboration with the Provincial Department of Medical Genetics in Camagüey.
Objective: to establish the fundamental links between the postgenomic era and psychopedagogical diagnosis.
Methods: a compilation and selection of original scientific articles from the last ten years was carried out by consulting indexed databases such as PubMed, Google Scholar, SciELO, Dialnet, and Redalyc. The terms "strategic alliances," "psychopedagogical diagnosis," and "professional development" were used, and the articles were selected and analyzed according to their content.
Results: from epistemology and theory, it was possible to verify the existence of observations that describe necessary aspects to link the advances achieved in the postgenomic era and psychopedagogical diagnosis through qualitative approaches.
Conclusions: it is necessary to reshape the Professional Development of the technical advisory team of the Diagnostic and Orientation Center to integrate the most promising advances in genomic sciences due to their impact on current educational systems
Feeding Biology of Euseius pariyarensis (Santhosh, 2018) (Acari: Phytoseiidae) on Red Spider Mite Tetranychus neocaledonicus (Andre, 1933) Infesting Bauhinia acuminate L.
Authors: Santhosh P. P. , Rahul M. P. , Thulasi V. , Sadanandan Mary Anithalatha
Published: April 2023

Euseius pariyarensis (Santhosh, 2018) is a predatory mite, found associated with the pest mite, Tetranychus neocaledonicus (Andre, 1933) which infest the leaves of Bauhinia acuminate L. To study the feeding potential, tests were carried out in the laboratory under 30+2oC, 65±10%RH conditions. Promising results were obtained and the following observations were made regarding its feeding activities. Maximum consumption of eggs of prey mite was exhibited by adult females. The mean consumption rate of predators followed the order that female > male > deutonymph > protonymph >larva, respectively.
A Simple Method to Calculate Positions in Pose Tracking to Verify Work Procedures
Authors: Tanaka Kazumoto
Published: April 2023

Although manufacturing processes are becoming increasingly automated, many factories still rely on manual operations. In such facilities, there is a strong need to automatically detect human errors by checking whether specified procedures are being followed. For this purpose, studies have been conducted on utilizing deep neural network (DNN) based three-dimensional (3D) human pose-tracking methods to examine work procedures. However, most of these techniques require a high-end computer equipped with a graphics processing unit (GPU). On the other hand, in this study, we adopt MediaPipe Pose, a lightweight pose estimation network provided by Google, to perform pose tracking on a low-end personal computer (PC) to enable such systems to be deployed in small factories. However, MediaPipe Pose cannot track the location of a human body because it estimates poses in a coordinate system with the waist as the origin (that is, in a root‑relative coordinate system). Therefore, in this study, we developed a method to obtain the absolute coordinates of the root with a simple calculation. The results of an experimental evaluation show that the computational load of the proposed approach is negligible, and the repeatability of the estimation sufficed to evaluate a given operator's work on a predetermined working path. Therefore, the proposed methods enables work procedures to be checked using MediaPipe Pose on a low-end PC.
Resistencia antimicrobiana de bacterias aisladas de secreciones bronquiales en una Unidad de Cuidados Intensivos
Authors: Cuenca-Riascos Eulalia Betzabé , Riascos-Jaramillo Humberto Daniel , Ortiz–Tejedor Jonnathan Gerardo
Published: April 2023

La aparición y propagación de bacterias multirresistentes es un desafío para sistemas públicos de salud. Para analizar la susceptibilidad antimicrobiana, categorizar la multirresistencia y producción de BLEE, se recopiló información de aislamientos bacterianos de secreción bronquial de pacientes de la UCI, registrada en el Hospital General de la Ciudad de Piñas-Ecuador (2020-2021). La resistencia de BGN osciló entre 62-100%, para cefalosporinas de III y IV generación, aztreonam y amoxicilina/ácido clavulánico. Para piperacilina/tazobactam fue de 75% en P. aeruginosa y 62,5% en E. coli. A. baumannii fue 100% sensible a carbapenémicos, para E. coli la resistencia fue de 12,5%. P. aeruginosa y K. pneumoniae mostraron valores de 34% para imipenem y meropenem. La resistencia a ciprofloxacina fue superior al 70%, excepto para A. baumannii (33,3%). Para aminoglucósidos osciló entre 33-75%, excepto para amikacina en E. coli (12,5%). A baumannii presentó el patrón MDR (100%), K. pneumoniae (MDR: 58,6%; XDR: 34,5%; PDR: 6,9%;) y P. aeruginosa (MDR: 53,6%; XDR: 39,3%; PDR: 7,1%;) mostraron los tres fenotipos de resistencia. 25% de aislamientos produjeron BLEE, de ellos. 87,75% correspondieron a E. coli y 34,5% a K. pneumoniae. La multirresistencia y la producción de BLEE en BGN son problemas de gran magnitud en hospitales ecuatorianos.
Physiological Response of Selected Rice Accessions to Salinity and In Silico Analysis of DREB1A Gene Among Diploid Oryza Species
Authors: Tsamaye Adamu Ishaq , Waziri Altine Fakka , Shamaki Sanusi Bello , Shehu Hassan , Shagari Kasimu Abubakar , GUMI ABUBAKAR MOHAMMAD
Published: April 2023

The responses of selected rice accessions to variant salt concentrations and in-silico analysis of DREB1A gene among diploid Oryza species were evaluated. Ten (10) rice accessions were selected based on their popularity in farmer's fields. Seedlings of each variety (one per pot) were watered with variant salt concentrations of 0mM, 100mM and 200mM for 21 days. The morpho-physiological characters (plant height, number of tillers, root length and dry weight) were evaluated using a standard evaluation system for rice. The reference sequences of OsDREB1A and AtDREB1A were used as queries to search against the 10 diploid Oryza species in the BLASTN of the PlantEnsembl database to reveal DREB1A orthologs. The retrieved DREB1A orthologs were used to compute the physicochemical properties of their proteins, gene motifs, intron-exon architecture and phylogenetic relationship. The studied accessions showed significant differences (p<0.05) in morpho-physiological responses to salinity. The accessions Zaqama, Yar-Garnaki, Yar-Yuti, Samira and Chana-Beru performed better under salt stress and there was no significant difference (p>0.05) between the control and salt-treated groups. Additionally, the in-silico analysis of DREB1A gene identified 10 orthologs with conserved single transcript, AP2 domain and unstable protein (characteristics of TFs) across the 10 diploid Oryza species. Phylogenetic analysis revealed 3 clusters of African rice and its progenitor, Asian rice and their relatives and O. brachyantha/O. punctata complex, similar to the evolution of rice species. Conclusively, salt stress affects rice in a concentration-dependent manner and DREB1A gene is a conserved plant transcription factor (TF) across diploid Oryza species.
WHOLE GENOME SEQUENCING OF Mycobacterium tuberculosis LAM GENOTYPE STRAIN WITH MULTIPLE DRUG RESISTANCE
Authors:   Republican Scientific and Practical Center of Pulmonology and Phthisiology, Minsk, Belarus, Slizen V.V , Okhremchuk A.E. ,   Institute of Microbiology of the National Academy of Sciences, Minsk, Belarus, Valentovich L.N. ,   Institute of Microbiology of the National Academy of Sciences, Minsk, Belarus, Surkova L.K. ,   Republican Scientific and Practical Center of Pulmonology and Phthisiology, Minsk, Belarus, Gurevich G.L. ,   Republican Scientific and Practical Center of Pulmonology and Phthisiology, Minsk, Belarus, Titov L.P ,   Republican Scientific and Practical Center of Epidemiology and Microbiology, Minsk, Belarus
Published: April 2023

Objective: to perform whole-genome sequencing (WGS) of Mycobacterium tuberculosis and evaluate its importance for practical phthisiology. Materials and methods. We studied M. tuberculosis strain 4860, which phenotypic properties were in GenBank, NCBI (accession number SAMN14598146). High-throughput genome sequencing was carried out using MiSeq (Illumina) and MinION (Nanopore) platforms. A genome assembly using the software Flye v. 2.7b; Unicycler v. 0.4.9b was performed on April 10, 2020. A genome coverage was 200x. Results. The sequenced genome of M. tuberculosis 4860 was downloaded to GenBank with accession number CP053092.1. It was highly identical to reference strain H37Rv (the average nucleotide identity was 99.96%) and comprised 4121 genes, 4121 reading frames, including 3972 protein-coding genes. GC-content was 65.62%. The frequency of mutations was 35.89 per 100 kbp, indels  – 6.99, while the previously sequenced M. tuberculosis strain 5005 (NCBI, accession number CP049108) referred to Beijing genotype B0/W148 had a higher frequency of mutations and indels, 45.97 and 12.70 per 100 kbp respectively. The most frequent dinucleotides were CG, GC, СС, GG, which accounted for 12.73; 11.49; 9.41; 9.22% respectively; the share of others ranged from 1.69% (ТА) to 6.29% (TG). Based on the MIRU-VNTR profile, the strain was typed as LAM genome. It was established that in M. tuberculosis 4860 А/Т → G/С mutations were more frequent than G/С → А/Т substitutions. The resistome analysis revealed that M. tuberculosis 4860 did not have mutations associated with resistance to amikacin (rrs, eis), ethionamide (ethA, ethR, inhA), PAS (folC, dfrA,thyX, ribD), linezolid (rrl, rplC), bedaquiline (atpE, pepQ, Rv0678), clofazimine (pepQ), or fluoroquinolones (gyrA, gyrB). M. tuberculosis 4860 had mutations associated with resistance to rifampicin, isoniazid, ethambutol, cycloserine, and pyrazinamide. Conclusion. The data on the whole genome structure of M. tuberculosis 4860 have demonstrated that high-throughput next generation sequencing techniques enable to evaluate M. tuberculosis resistance to TB drugs and assess similarities with strains from other geographical regions by genotyping.
MODERN APPROACHES TO TREATMENT OF PATIENTS WITH MULTI-DRUG RESISTANT TB USING NOVEL TB DRUGS
Authors:   Central TB Research Institute, Moscow, Russia, Chumovatov N.V , Komissarova O.G. ,   Central TB Research Institute, Moscow, Russia,   N.I. Pirogov Russian National Research Medical University, Moscow, Russia, Chernykh N.A. ,   Central TB Research Institute, Moscow, Russia
Published: April 2023

According to the World Health Organization (WHO), in 2021 the number of TB patients increased worldwide and reached 10.6 million people, while in 2020 this rate was 9.9. million people. We also observed proliferation of drug-resistant TB. According to the WHO, 450,000 TB patients with multiple drug resistance (MDR) were registered worldwide in 2021, which exceeded the similar rate in 2020 by 3%. In the recent years we observed decrease in TB incidence in the Russian Federation.TB incidence was 53.3 people per 100,000 population in 2016, and 32.4 people per 100,000 population in 2020. MDR-TB prevalence was 16.4 per 100,000 population in the Russian Federation in 2021. The share of extensively drug resistant (XDR) TB patients was 22.3% in the end of 2021. Many scientists have emphasized the need for active development of novel drugs for drug-resistant (DR) TB treatment. Delamanid is one of the novel TB drugs, included in the list of DR-TB drugs by the WHO in 2015. Wide use of delamanid in MDR-TB treatment regimens may improve effectiveness of chemotherapy, also by increasing patients’ adherence to treatment, and decrease adverse events. However, use of delamanid and other novel TB drugs in MDR/XDR-TB treatment regimens requires further research.
THE ISSUES OF TREATMENT TACTICS DURING THE INTENSIVE PHASE OF CHEMOTHERAPY OF NEW PULMONARY TB PATIENTS
Authors:   Samara State Medical University, Samara, Russia, Borodulina E.A. , Uraksina M.V. ,   Samara State Medical University, Samara, Russia, Borodulin B.E. ,   Samara State Medical University, Samara, Russia, Eremenko E.P. ,   Samara State Medical University, Samara, Russia, Gerasimov A.N. ,   Central Research Institute for Epidemiology, Moscow, Russia, Okun D.B. ,   Institute of Automation and Control Processes, Far Eastern Branch of the Russian Academy of Sciences, Vladivostok,  Russia
Published: April 2023

Presently the development of TB treatment regimens is aimed at systematization, standardization, and development of a unified approach to treatment throughout the country. TB treatment is difficult due to the proliferation of drug resistant mycobacteria. Drug resistance rates vary and depend on laboratory capacities in the region. The choice of a chemotherapy regimen is associated with the implementation of molecular genetic diagnostic methods, which allow drug resistance determination before treatment. According to the new clinical recommendations, some changes in chemotherapy regimens have been introduced. Treatment for pulmonary TB with multiple, pre-extensive, or extensive drug resistance (MDR, pre-XDR, or XDR) is significantly complicated. The article outlines issues of treatment tactics during the intensive phase of treatment of new pulmonary TB patients on the example of a TB dispensary with a well-equipped laboratory service.
PHYSICAL PULMONARY REHABILITATION PROGRAMMES FOR COVID-19 SURVIVORS
Authors:   Central TB Research Institute, Moscow, Russia, Makaryants N.N. ,   Peoples’ Friendship University of Russia, Moscow, Russia, Akhmedova A.Z. ,   Central TB Research Institute, Moscow, Russia, Chushkin M.I. ,   Central TB Research Institute, Moscow, Russia, Degtyareva S.A. ,   Central TB Research Institute, Moscow, Russia
Published: April 2023

Objective: to improve treatment effectiveness in patients after viral lung injury caused by SARS-CоV-2 by inclusion of physical pulmonary rehabilitation (PPR) programmes in the complex treatment. Materials and methods. We studied 17 patients with lung injury. Before and after 14 days of PPR all the patients underwent complex clinical and functional examination, life quality and depression assessment. Results. After a course of PPR the patients demonstrated a statistically significant decrease in symptom severity, increase in SpO2, increase in 6-min walking distance (6MWD), and decrease in anxiety level. All the patients had positive trend to increase in lung diffusing capacity and life quality improvement. Rehabilitation programmes are strongly advised for COVID-19 survivors.
Open science in the Republic of Moldova
Authors: Cuciureanu Gheorghe , Cojocaru Igor , Cojocaru Irina , Turcan Nelly , Grecu Mihai , Rosca Alfreda , Rusu Andrei , Cujba Rodica , Cosuleanu Ion , Ungureanu Elena , Minciuna Vitalie
Published: April 2023

Open Science requires a new systemic approach, particularly in terms of national and international strategies and policies. Open Science policies need to be promoted and implemented in the Republic of Moldova. The current study makes an overview of the "Open Science" concept, as well as international experiences, necessary to better understand the situation in the country. The fundamentals of Open Science are analyzed, including: Open Access, Open Research Data, Open Educational Resources, Open Infrastructures, Open Research Culture etc. The study presents the main features of Open Science at the national level and offers a set of useful recommendations for developing policy documents and promoting activities that enable the development of Open Science in the Republic of Moldova.
Rectal Foreign Body Successfully Removed by Colonoscopic Snare Wire
Authors: TAŞ Muhammed Alperen , CAN Burak , YILDIRIM Ali Cihat
Published: April 2023

Aim: The most common cause of rectal foreign bodies are objects used for sexual stimulation voluntarily by the patient. Different treatment methods are reported in the literature, and this article reports the transanal removal of the foreign body in the rectum with a snare wire without anesthesia, accompanied by colonoscopy. Case: An 80-year-old male patient was admitted to the emergency room because of the plastic rectal shower head that remained in the rectum and could not be removed while he was using a rectal douche for constipation. Contrast-enhanced abdominal computed tomograpyh (CT) showed a foreign body located in the rectosigmoid region without perforation findings. 12x1,5 cm tubular, well-circumscribed plastic foreign body embedded in the stool was removed with the help of colonoscopy in a controlled manner by holding it from its distal end with the help of endoscopic snare wire. Conclusion: Rectal foreign bodies can often be removed by the patient. However, in cases of foreign bodies in the rectum admitted to the hospital, the treatment method varies according to the type and location of the object, the occurrence of the event, and whether there are perforation findings in physical examination and imaging. Digital rectal examination is the critical first step in evaluating a patient with a rectal foreign body. Bedside extraction as the first-line treatment for low-lying anorectal foreign bodies without signs of perforation; endoscopic extraction is recommended as the first step in anorectal foreign bodies located high above the rectosigmoid junction. Because in cases without perforation, transanal removal of the foreign body is considered the first-line treatment and the success rate is approximately 75 %. The most essential condition for successful transanal removal of the foreign body in the rectum is the relaxation of the patient. Endoscopic examination is also recommended to evaluate the condition of the intestinal wall after the removal of the foreign body. In our case, we also removed the foreign body, which we found to be located in the middle rectum, in accordance with the literature, endoscopically.
The Effect of Mental Fatigue on the Accuracy of the Direct Free Kick in Terms of Some Kinematic Variables for Football Players
Authors: Alkhawaldeh Ibtehal M
Published: April 2023

Background: Mental fatigue is one of the phenomena associated with the skillful sports performance of football players. There is a link between mental fatigue and the quality of skillful performance. It occurs during or after a mental activity, which is reflected in a decrease in physical fitness and a reduction in the ability to focus. Objectives: This study was designed to find the association between mental fatigue and skill performance by inferring the kinematic variables. Sports skills demand excellent performance that is connected to mindfulness. Mental weariness impacts a person’s ability to perform physically and skillfully in a sport, especially if that performance requires high accuracy and intensity. Methods: The empirical research consisted of 24 players specializing in direct free kicks. Test for the accuracy of free kick shooting, a mental fatigue experiment, and a re-test of direct free kick shooting was performed and analyzed through Kinovea 0.9.5 software. Results: The mean difference in the fatigue level of players before and after concerning the kinematic variables among football players was found to be statistically significant (P-value < 0.001). Conclusions: The study recommended developing programs that support the mental stability of the player during matches to be able to continue the required skill performance, no matter how much mental fatigue he is exposed to, which occurs as a result of several circumstances during football matches.
Repeated Intentional Swallowing of Foreign Objects by an Adolescent Girl (Case Report)
Authors: Divsalar Parisa , Hosseini Mousa Soudabehsadat , Hayatbakhsh Abbasi Mehdi
Published: April 2023

Introduction: Intentional swallowing of foreign objects is a relatively rare psychopathological behavior. Adolescents and young adults may carry out this act to hurt themselves or even suicide. Often, most reports related to deliberate swallowing are typically either surgical or gastrointestinal and rarely are found in psychiatric articles; more often, the swallowed foreign objects (80 - 90%) are disposed of spontaneously, and 10 - 20% of them require endoscopy for more study and less than 1% of them need surgery to be removed or its complications. Case Presentation: The presented patient is a 17-year-old girl admitted to the psychosomatic ward of Afzalipour Hospital due to intentional poisoning. During the year before her admission, on three separate occasions, she detached the knife blade from its haft and swallowed it. She underwent laparotomy twice, one time for sigmoid tearing and damage to the left Ovary, to remove the knife and regeneration of the left ovary and sigmoid, and another time to remove the knife in order not to cause damage to her intestines. To our knowledge, this is the first reported case in the world in which an ovary has been damaged. Further investigation into her background shows some extent of privation due to her family's long-term economic problems and instability; moreover, sexual and physical abuse was also confirmed. The patient was prescribed clozapine, which decreased her suicidal behavior and attempts noticeably. Conclusions: Swallowing foreign bodies in this patient is interpreted as both self-punishment and punishing others (those who thought they were hurt or may be blamed for their despair or rejection). Intentional swallowing of foreign objects behavior is more resistant than other self-harming activities and may have a worse prognosis. Swallowing foreign objects requires a sophisticated process that, if not correctly managed, may result in serious complications; therefore, appropriate psychiatric counseling and supportive treatment are necessary for these patients. Specific to this patient eliminating the effects of suicide and reaching medical stability with a short admission was necessary. Her suicidal behavior and attempts decreased significantly after starting clozapine treatment. Therefore, clozapine treatment is recommended for patients with suicidal behavior and self-harm.
Religion and Subjective Well-being Among the Female Elderly People: A Focused Ethnography
Authors: Tabatabaei Seyed Zia , Ebrahimi Fatemeh
Published: April 2023

Background: Each religion has its own unique history, as well as specific life way for its followers based on beliefs, traditions, rules, and values. Objectives: This study aimed to explore the lived experiences of elderly people to determine the relationship between religiosity and subjective well-being. Methods: This is a qualitative study that employed a method known as ethnographic research. Data were collected using observations, field notes, and in-depth interviews. Purposive sampling was used to select ten knowledgeable female elderly people within a residential home in the Kerman province in Iran. Collected data were analyzed through principles of thematic analysis. Results: Two themes were identified: A, embedded beliefs: The religious world of key participants, religious activities, and religious faith; B, religiousness and personal beliefs: Spiritual well-being and religious concerns. All older adults believed that praying can affect their feelings and make their hearts calm and peaceful, and enable them to cope with their problems in a peaceful way. Conclusions: Participants have asserted the significance of religious faith and spiritual well-being in everyday life. Having stronger religiosity gives them a meaning of life and satisfies them with all components of life, a feeling like one has finished something in one's life, accomplished happiness, and peace.
COVID-19 Vaccination Hesitancy Among 5 - 11-year-old Iranian Children’s Parents: What Are Underlying Beliefs?
Authors: Mollaie Maryam , Mirahmadizadeh Alireza , Sanaei Dashti Anahita , Jalalpour Amir Hossein , Jafari Khoubyar
Published: April 2023

Background: Of all teenage deaths caused by coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), 47% occurred in children aged 0 - 9. Like many other infectious diseases, reducing mortality in children requires widespread vaccination. Despite the availability of the COVID-19 vaccine, a large percentage of children have not received the vaccine. Objectives: This survey aimed to study parents’ reluctance to receive the COVID-19 vaccine for their children in Shiraz, Iran. Methods: An online questionnaire was sent to parents whose 5 to 11-year-old children had received no COVID-9 vaccine through the health educators of primary schools in Shiraz, Iran. The questionnaire contained demographic questions and 16 beliefs about COVID-19 vaccination that were answered as yes/no. Results: We assessed 1093 respondents, including 49.5% (n = 542) male and 50.5% female students’ parents. The mean number of wrong beliefs was 7.21 ± 2.80 in parents who had boys and 7.78 ± 2.95 in girls’ parents. Also, 78.6% of participants had at least five wrong beliefs or excuses for not vaccinating their children. Notably, 82.8% of mothers and 84.3% of fathers were vaccinated with 2 - 3 doses against COVID-19. The most common wrong beliefs were probable vaccines’ side effects in the future, the undesirable effect of vaccination on children’s growth, and the awful effect of the vaccine on fertility, with a prevalence of 82.7%, 81.2%, and 76.7%, respectively. Conclusions: This study identified that most participants believed that COVID-19 vaccines have side effects for their children and unfavorable effects on children’s growth and infertility.
Effect of Propidium Monoazide in the Detection of Enterotoxigenic Escherichia coli in the Pediatric
Authors: Nasser Ahmad , Soltan Dallal Mohammad Mehdi , Rahimi Foroushani Abbas , Yavarian Jila
Published: April 2023

Objectives: The purpose of this study is to determine the viability of enterotoxigenic Escherichia coli (ETEC) in a sample of diarrhea. The investigation focuses specifically on the lt gene and utilizes propidium monoazide (PMA) and quantitative real-time polymerase chain reaction (qPCR) to differentiate between live and dead bacteria. Methods: Propidium monoazide is a chemical that can bind to and inhibit the amplification of free DNA during qPCR analysis. In this study, in addition to analyzing diarrhea samples, artificially spiked samples were used to assess the sensitivity and accuracy of the PMA treatment. The qPCR results were compared to the gold standard of culture-based methods both with and without PMA treatment. Results: The method’s limit of detection was 8 CFU/mL, and it exhibited linearity from a 10-1 to a 10-9 dilution. The qPCR approach revealed a higher bacterial count than the culture method due to the detection of DNA released from dead bacteria. However, when PMA was employed, the bacterial count was similar to that obtained using colony count agar, which is attributed to the elimination of free DNA during investigation. Conclusions: The present study developed a PMA-based qPCR approach that enables the detection of live bacterial DNA. This method involves PMA and real-time PCR and offers several advantages, including faster detection times (a few hours vs. several days with the traditional culture method) and the ability to exclusively detect live bacteria without interference from free DNA released by dead bacteria. Additionally, the use of real-time PCR enables precise quantification of the live bacterial load. Overall, this approach is cost-effective, rapid, highly sensitive, and specific, making it a valuable tool for various applications.
Episodic Memory in Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder: Comparison with Healthy Controls
Authors: Mani Arash , Khabir Leila , Kordiyan Saeed , Sahraian Ali
Published: April 2023

Background: Obsessive-compulsive disorder is identified by intrusive thoughts and related compulsive behaviors. Memory complaints are controversial among obsessive-compulsive disorder patients. Objectives: The present study compared verbal, visual, episodic, and semantic memory between obsessive-compulsive disorder patients and healthy controls. Methods: This is a case-control study. The participants included 31 newly diagnosed obsessive-compulsive disorder outpatients and 30 healthy controls. The patients were selected using targeted sampling from Emam Reza Polyclinic, affiliated with blinded for peer review. They responded to a demographic checklist, structured clinical interview for DSM-IV (SCID-I), verbal and visual episodic memory from the Wechsler Memory Scale-Revised (WMS-R), and autobiographical memory interview (AMI). Results: The results indicated that patients with obsessive-compulsive disorder compared with the controls had lower scores in visual (P = 0.0001), verbal (P = 0.006), semantic (P = 0.3), and episodic memory (P = 0.001). Conclusions: All types of memory which were evaluated in the present study were impaired in obsessive-compulsive disorder. Memory impairment might explain the psychiatric symptoms of the disorder.
The idea of protecting people at risk of exclusion. A study of the activities of the Stocznia Foundation under the CAMI and Lokator programs
Authors: Kądzielski Krzysztof
Published: April 2023

This paper aims to answer the following research question: Through what activities the Stocznia Foundation ensures the activation and safety of people at risk of exclusion? Given the growing number of social groups at risk of exclusion (mainly the elderly, the homeless, those at risk of homelessness or the lonely), the Stocznia Foundation responds by conducting research aimed at identifying social needs. Its actions help restore the meaning of life to these groups, as well as re-establish themselves in society. As an aid institution, this non-governmental organization provides services in the areas that contribute to building a conscious, safe and wise society, actively involved in working for the common good. As an integral part of the CAMI and Lokator projects, the Stocznia Foundation cooperates with other NGOs and organizations for the development of innovation and science.
REFLEXÕES DA DOCÊNCIA NO ENSINO SUPERIOR: A BASE DE CONHECIMENTOS PARA O ENSINO
Authors: Vaz de Campos Pereira Marcos Paulo , Duek Viviane Preichardt , Folle Alexandra , Araldi Franciane Maria , Graça Amândio Braga Santos , Farias Gelcemar Oliveira
Published: April 2023

Este estudo de natureza teórica apresenta como objetivo refletir e sistematizar os conhecimentos que sustentam a prática pedagógica do professor que atua no ensino superior. Focaliza os processos de formação e construção de uma base de conhecimento do professor universitário que precisa atuar em um cenário de mudanças e incertezas e de profundas transformações sociais e educacionais, que traz novas atribuições à escola e, por conseguinte, à formação dos futuros professores. Os diferentes tipos de conhecimentos são adquiridos ao longo da vida, perpassando por ambientes como a educação básica e a universidade, sendo nestes contextos em que se dá a construção de conhecimentos específicos para o professor universitário e os futuros professores. A base teórica a partir do modelo de conhecimentos para o ensino apresenta um olhar para as diversas possibilidades de compreensão do processo de ensino pelos tipos de conhecimentos formais, os quais estão interligados e contribuem ao processo formativo.
As TECNOLOGIAS DIGITAIS DA INFORMAÇÃO E COMUNICAÇÃO NA EDUCAÇÃO DO AUTISTA
Authors: Farias Rony , Silva de Oliveira Advanusia Santos , Meneses Chagas Alexandre , Ramos de Aquino Wedyne Ventura
Published: April 2023

O presente artigo objetiva conhecer e refletir sobre como as TDIC vêm atuar no processo educacional da criança autista. Partiu-se da seguinte pergunta de pesquisa: o acesso às Tecnologias Digitais da Informação e Comunicação para as crianças autistas no ambiente escolar é uma questão de Direitos Humanos? A pesquisa apresenta grande relevância, pois a educação é indiscutivelmente um direito fundamental do ser humano, e a qualidade de vida do autista em sociedade depende também de práticas pedagógicas adaptadas no campo da escola. Sendo assim, este trabalho foi realizado com um método qualitativo para tratar destas temáticas: tecnologias aplicadas à Educação, escola, inclusão e Direitos Humanos (Direito Fundamental). Concluiu-se pela necessidade de efetividade desses direitos para que não repousem unicamente no plano da normatividade, do “dever ser”, mas também transcendam para uma prática social e para a realidade dos indivíduos.
Empowering Humanity: The Role of Bait ul-Mal in Alleviating Poverty and Fostering Compassion
Authors: Hassan A. Amin
Published: April 2023

This article examines the value of establishing a Bait Ul-Mal facility where it is required. Where improvised, destitute, poverty-stricken, or impecunious individuals exist, a bait ul-mal facility is necessary. It is a one-stop place for those needing some life necessities to receive help. It can be funded by the government or by private citizens eager to assist needy people. Notably, it can improve upon the needs of improvised individuals and the paradigm of the poverty mentality. This article also highlights numerous verses from the Quran and the sayings of the Prophet regarding poor and needy individuals. It also highlights the benefits of caring for those in need. Many governments instinctively overlook or do not have policies or programs to address the poverty mentality of beneficiaries. This article introduces the concept of the mentality of poverty and how to address this crippling paradigm among many poverty-stricken individuals. It further highlights how Bait Ul Mal, Zakah, and governments work together to assist those in need. This article also presents a treatment plan for a poor person in comparison with a rich person. It addresses the value of the Bait ul-Mal facility being available to older people and the virtues of feeding financially inferior individuals—the actions of one of the greatest Muslim leaders in caring for those in need.
Assessment of best performing genotypes of Ailanthus excelsa under arid climatic conditions
Authors: Deswal RPS , Poonia PK , Kaushik N , Redhu I
Published: April 2023

The present study was conducted to screen 19 genotypes of Mahaneem (Ailanthus excelsa Roxb.) and to identify the best performing genotypes under arid ecosystem of Haryana, India. Among the genotypes, ‘S-9’ and ‘S-18’ performed consistently with higher growth and carbon sequester as compared to other genotypes. The maximum plant height and girth at breast height was 9.91m and 65cm respectively, in ‘S-9’ after 8 years of planting, which was at par with 04 genotypes (‘S-4, S-6, S-11 and S-18’) over other selections. At 4 and 8 year after planting of A. excelsa, ‘S-9’ produced the highest biomass production i.e., 0.66 tones per tree over all the genotypes. The maximum mean values of dry matter accumulation/ plant were 0.52 tones/ tree recorded after 8 year of planting in S-9 genotypes. Similar results for CO2 equivalent, which was significantly higher in S-9 i.e., 0.96 tonnes per tree after 8 years of planting over other genotypes of A. excelsa. The overall results revealed that the genotypes ‘S- 9’ and ‘S- 18’ were identified as the best genotypes for multiplication in the field to increase the biomass production and CO2 equivalent for the arid regions.
Growth attributes and wood properties of lesser-grown agroforestry tree species in the semi-arid zone for quality pulp and paper production
Authors: Dhaka RK , Prajapati DR
Published: April 2023

Growth traits, wood properties, fibre dimensions and fibre derived indices of five lesser-grown agroforestry tree species viz., Ailanthus excelsa, Eucalyptus tereticornis, Leucaena leucocephala, Melia dubia and Neolamarckia cadamba were studied to evaluate the suitability of these species for pulp and paper production in the semi-arid zone of Bundelkhand, India. The result showed that there was a significant variation for all the studied traits. The range of all the studied growth and wood traits among five pulpwood trees were recorded for tree height (5.2-5.9 m), GBH (20-24 cm), volume (0.017-0.027 m3), biomass (8.50-15.28 kg), wood basic density (509.6-584.4 kg/m3), fibre length (819.8-1416.0 μm), fibre diameter (14.6-37.9 μm), fibre lumen diameter (7.5-29.8 μm), fibre double cell wall thickness (4.8-9.7 μm), Runkel ratio (0.23-0.94), Rigidity coefficient (0.19-0.49), Flexibility coefficient (51.54-81.44), Slenderness ratio (31.68-62.74) and Luce’s shape factor (0.20-0.58). Kadamb performed better, however all five species were found to be suitable for making good quality pulp and paper on the basis of wood properties and fibre derived indices grown in such hot and dry conditions. Tree height and GBH traits were positively influenced on the wood physical and anatomical properties, therefore these traits can be used as indirect selection for further improvement of the species which shown high potentiality for promising pulpwood tree species under agroforestry. Further, tree improvement research work required to test the suitable harvesting period for high pulp yield and better paper quality to fulfil the fastest growing demand of pulpwood for paper industries in India.
Biological parameters and thermal requirements of Trichogramma chilonis reared on Corcyra cephalonica and Plutella xylostella eggs
Authors: Jidung L , Haldhar SM , Singh KI , Ushasri B , Saravanan S , Singh LNK
Published: April 2023

The objective of this work was to determine the biological parameters and thermal requirements of Trichogramma chilonis strain reared on Corcyra cephalonica and Plutella xylostella eggs at College of Agriculture, CAU, Imphal, Manipur. The optimum temperature for the parasitism and emergence of T. chilonis was 25°C and the utmost longevity was found at the same temperature. Maximum parasitism was observed 84.14 and 82.71 per cent at 25°C, while minimum parasitism was 76.57 and 69.14 per cent at 20°C on C. cephalonica and P. xylostella eggs, respectively. The results indicate that temperature has a significant effect on the biological parameters of T. chilonis and with increasing temperature developmental duration decreased in laboratory condition of Manipur. On the basis of the present results Corcyra cephalonica eggs was more suitable for mass production of T.  chilonis than P. xylostella under controlled conditions.
Natural farming
Authors: Bana RS , Dawar Rakesh , Haldhar SM , Godara Samarth , Singh Arjun , Bamboriya SD , Kumar Vipin , Mishra AK , Choudhary Manoj
Published: April 2023

Due to the increasing global population, advancement in farming techniques to meet the global food demand is the need of the hour. Conventional farming techniques have increased the yield over the past few decades, but those techniques also have adverse effects on natural resources. In this scenario, many other alternatives have emerged as a solution, natural farming being one among them. The presented article delivers crucial information regarding the targeted farming technique i.e., natural farming. Multiple scientifically-proven natural techniques and ecological approaches are discussed for different aspects of farming. In addition, criticisms related to Natural Farming are illustrated along with a basic introduction to zero budget natural farming (ZBNF). Furthermore, the article describes multiple proven technologies for weed, pest and disease management approaches through natural practices. Lastly, the article gives recommendations on implementing and introducing natural farming to the farming community.
Study on genetic variability parameters in soybean [Glycine max (L.) Merrill] genotypes
Authors: Kumari Sharmila , Meena BL , Sharma SC , Koli NR , Tak Yamini , Fozdar P
Published: April 2023

Thirty-two soybean genotypes were assessed to estimate genetic variability parameters in RBD design with three replications during 2021. The results of the Analysis of Variance (ANOVA) revealed significant variation across the genotypes for each trait studied which showed high variability in experimental material. The higher magnitude (>20%) of GCV and PCV were exhibited by seed yield per plant (33.71% and 35.60%) followed by biological yield per plant (26.64% and 28.47%), number of pods per plant (24.56% and 25.13%) and number of branches per plant (20.24% and 20.75%), respectively. High heritability coupled with high genetic advance showed by seed yield, biological yield, number of pods, number of branches per plant, harvest index, 100-seed weight and plant height, indicating additive gene action and provides the chance for selection-based development of these traits. In this study, higher yield was reported for AUKS 213 (12.44 g) followed by AUKS 259 (11.14 g), AUKS 263 (10.82 g), AUKS 262 (10.44 g) and AUKS 264 (9.99 g) genotypes as per their mean values.
Development of garam masala powder using organic seed spices and its storability under different packaging materials
Authors: Lal G , Lal S , Chaudhary N , Saxena SN , Choudhary MK , Shekhawat Neha
Published: April 2023

In the current study garam masala powder from organically produced seed spices was developed and to retain its quality for a longer time, a storability study was carried out using different packaging materials. The garam masala was first standardized with the combination of key ingredients i.e. coriander seeds, cumin seeds, dry ginger powder, black pepper, cardamom pods (green), bay leaves, cinnamon, nutmeg, shah jeera and asafetida. The prepared garam masala was tested on dhal and dum aloo curry based on the hedonic score for sensory evaluation. The best masala was again compared with the commercial brands available in the local market. Hedonic scores were recorded and acceptability comparisons were performed with the popular brands available. The standardized garam masala was assessed for essential oil and total oil content and microbial load under different packaging materials (100gauge polythene bag, 200gauge polythene bags, aluminium foil bag, vacuum packing and paper bag) for 18 months with a 6-month interval. The maximum essential oil content (2.58 %, 2.51 % and 2.5 %, respectively) at 6, 12, and 18 months of storage was recorded in the garam masala packed in vacuum packing (polythene 100 gauge). The highest total oil per cent was recorded in vacuum packing (1000gauge polythene) which was 11.96%, 11.6% and 10.1% respectively for 6 months, 12 months and 18 months of storage. The bacterial count in different packaging materials was within the safer limit of consumption. The fungal count was absent during the storage period. The garam masala was found acceptable in quality parameters i.e. essential oil, total oil and microbial load till 18 months of storage. The findings showed that the packaging materials had a marked effect on the concentration of essential oil and total oil of garam masala and the garam masala may be packed in vacuum packaging and aluminium foil packaging for 18 months for longer shelf life.
Assess the effect of natural ageing and storage containers on seed quality of tomato seeds
Authors: Nisha  , Bhuker A , Jakhar SS , Singh N
Published: April 2023

The present study entitled "Seed quality assessment in the naturally aged seed of tomato was conducted during rabi 2020-2021 and 2021-2022 at the Department of Seed Science and Technology, CCS Haryana Agricultural University, Hisar. The freshly stored seed was observed to be highest in seed quality parameters i.e., germination per cent, seedling length, seedling dry weight and seed vigour indices as compared to when seeds were stored in different containers during 18 months storage period. As the storage period increase, the seed quality parameter goes on decreasing. Among the containers, 18-month seeds stored in a polythene bag (> 700 gauge) recorded significantly higher seed germination (60.67%), seedling length (8.77cm), seedling dry weight (11.42 mg), vigour index -I (532) and seed vigour index-II (793) as compared to a cloth bag. Standard germination percentage was maintained up to 15 months of storage in a polythene bag. In both containers, polythene bags performed better than cloth bags throughout the storage period.