bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Histomorphological and histochemical study of the fallopian tube during pregnancy and post-partum of the cape hare rabbit (Lepus Capensis)
Authors: Al-Kafagy Siraj M. , Zabiba Isam M J , Rabie Farhan Owda , Al-Jebori Ali Kadum Homady , Alalwany Ekhlas Abid Hamza
Published: May 2022

This research was investigate the Anatomical and Histochemical structure of uterine tube during period of pregnancy and postpartum in cap hare rabbits. Eighteen female rabbits were used. The target samples were processing with paraffin embedding technique the tissue sections stained with H&E stain, and Masson's trichrom stain. Results; The length and weight of the uterine tube were (91.31 ± 0.72mm), (0.53 ±0.01g) at pregnancy. While. its (84.76 ±0.22mm), (0.41 ±0.01g) at post-partum. The infundibulum has a funnel-shaped end. Simple mucosal folds are bordered with pseudo stratified columnar epithelium. The lamina propriea-sub-mucosa is made up of connective tissue that is both vascular and cellular. The ampulla was highly vascularized and had a twisted appearance. The mucosal folds of the ampulla were lined by pseudo stratified columnar epithelium, which consisted of three cell types: mucous secretory cells, non-secretory cells and basal cells. The lamina propria was a thin layer of fibrous connective tissue that exposed a significant amount of fibroblast. The isthmus was short and straight at post-partum, and it was held in place by the mesosalpinx. Mucosal folds in the tunica mucosa are mild and short.
Consumer behaviour analysis in social network using Big Data
Authors: Arumugam M. , Jayanthi C.
Published: May 2022

In present, the social network plays a vital role in every person of the society irrespective of age, community, gender, business background etc… At present, 3.4 billion to 3.6 billion people were connected through social networks, and also there will be an increase in the number of around 4.50 billion by 2025. This massive usage of social media platforms paves the way to many E-Commerce companies to promote their growth by targeting the customers according to their needs. But it is not easy for the companies to reach their respective customers as they want to analyze huge data that were generated in a social network of different age groups and backgrounds. To analyze these huge volumes of data, Big Data comes into the role  which handles both the structured and unstructured data. An algorithm is needed to implement on these data that analyses and classifies the consumer based on their behavior that satisfies their needs. To provide an optimal solution to this problem two mechanisms are applied in this paper.
Isolation and characterization of mucilage from Basella Alba leaves
Authors: Patil Shailesh B. , Chittam Kailaspati P. , Patil Minal S.
Published: May 2022

Mucilages are polysaccharide complexes formed from sugar and uronic acid units. Mucilages form slimy masses in water, are typically heterogeneous in composition. Mucilages are the byproduct of metabolism, originated and stored in the plant as a part of the plant cell. The leaves of Basella alba contain a high proportion of mucilage and it also being used for different therapeutic purposes. The present study was planned to isolate and characterize for its morphological characteristics, identification by chemical tests, Solubility, melting range, pH, Swelling index, Ash values, presence of foreign organic matter, test for lead and arsenic, Loss on drying, Density, compressibility index and angle of repose etc.
Effects of high-intensity interval training treadmill with changes in inclination to body fat mass percentage of overweight men
Authors: Alfin Fauza , Nuniek Nugraheni S. , Sari Dyah Intania , Tinduh Damayanti , Melaniani Soenarnatalina
Published: May 2022

A higher body fat percentage reflects an increased risk of comorbidities. High-Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) is a more efficient and effective form of exercise in reducing body fat mass. This study aimed to determine the effects of HIIT treadmill with changes in inclination to body fat mass percentage of overweight men. Twenty-two overweight subjects who met the study criteria were randomly assigned to the intervention group and the control group. The intervention group did HIIT using a treadmill with incline changes for 4 weeks. Measurements of the anthropometrics such as weight, body mass index (BMI), waist and hip ratio (WHR), and body fat mass were performed pre and post the intervention in both groups. There was significant decrease in body fat mass percentage (p=0,000) and WHR (p=0,000) in intervention group and significant difference in body fat mass percentage (p=0,000) in the intervention group compared to the control group (p=0,00). However, there is no significant decrease in BW (p=0.598) and BMI (p=0.592) in the intervention group after exercise. HIIT treadmill with changes in inclination is good to reduce body fat mass percentage of overweight men.
Anthropometric measurements
Authors: Raval Harekrishna Jayendra , Mehta Shruti P.
Published: May 2022

Morphometry is a quantitative approach to find information in relation to variations and changes in the forms of organisms. Morphometry described the relationship between human body and disease. Scientists of all civilization, who existed until today, examined the human body using various anthropometric methods. Anthropometry is a branch of morphometry to study the size and shape of the components of biological forms and their variations in the populations. The field has developed rapidly over last decades. Morphometric measurements are used in the fields of medicine for diagnosis, treatment planning and treatment of the disease. Anthropometric measurements also became popular in the field of dentistry due to its advantages like simple, non invasive, easy to use, quickly, no radiation, no need of special instrumentation, etc. So, this review presents currently available various techniques for recording vertical dimension at occlusion and provide directions for future research.
Frequencies of different oesophageal lesion seen on endoscopy and histopathology in a tertiary care institute
Authors: Pandey Rimi , Banseria Neha , Bhopalwala Fatima , Ali Mustafa
Published: May 2022

Gastrointestinal endoscopy visualizes the whole of the digestive tract and is a well-known technique of investigation, diagnosis and treatment of a broader range of digestive tract lesions. Endoscopy also gives an opportunity for taking biopsy from suspicious neoplastic and inflammatory lesions seen on endoscopy. In India, as per the National Cancer Registry, neoplasm of the oesophagus and stomach are the topmost neoplasm present in males. In the females after breast and cervix cancer, oesophageal cancer is the most common cancer. It was a prospective, observational study of one and half year duration including all the patients visiting the outpatient department of Gastroenterology in whom endoscopy was advised. After proper informed consent biopsy was obtained from the suspicious oesophageal lesion and sent to the pathology department for detailed histopathological examination. Finally frequencies of different lesions were observed on endoscopy and on histopathology. Out of 48 patients enrolled into study, the majority were males between 40-60 years of age group. Neoplastic lesions were the most common lesions followed by inflammatory lesions in the endoscopy and similar observation was seen in histopathological examinations as well.
Identification of risk factors associated with road traffic accident in hilly road segment using accident severity model
Authors: Pandey Shubham , Bura Gulab Singh
Published: May 2022

Every year, 1.2 million people die as a result of road traffic accidents (RTA). Following ischemic heart disease and depression as the leading causes of death, RTA will become the third leading cause of death worldwide. The first RTA instance was documented in 1896 [1]. The term "black spot location" refers to an area where the number of traffic accidents is higher. The most prevalent assumption for a black spot site is that there should be any environmental or physical concerns on the road that are causing accidents to occur repeatedly. Our study was conducted in two districts of the Northern Region of India (Uttarakhand). The data were collected on various factors such as weather, accident type, severity levels, road geometry such as the number of curves, segment length, Annual Average Daily Traffic etc. The present study was an attempt to find out the risk factor for road traffic accident in the identified blackspots in the areas of Dehradun and Haridwar. Roadside features were found to significantly affect the severity of run-off-roadway accidents including the presence of bridges, cut-type slopes, ditches and culverts, fences, tree groups, sign supports, utility poles, and isolated trees, and guardrails.
Experience of Parents with Children with Autism in Mandaue City, Philippines
Authors:   University of Kabianga, Chepngetich Valerie , Ng'eno Chepketer ,   University of Kabianga, Sanga Philip ,   University of Kabianga
Published: May 2022

This study aimed to understand and describe the lived experiences of parents raising children with autism and to compare how the experiences of each parent differed from the other. The research aimed to provide insight into how parents with children with autism experienced the pre-diagnostic phase, how they were able to cope up with their activities of daily living and other concerns related to the future of their child. The study provided an understanding of the condition parents with a child with autism are in, and points out their greatest needs, which include the need for information regarding autism and emotional support. Nurses after knowing the challenges parents and the child with autism go through will be more sensitive and therapeutic when rendering care. The support that nurses extended will be more appreciated by parents with a child with autism, especially during their vulnerable times. Finally due to the limited knowledge parents have at the time of diagnosis nurses will be there to educate parents on the nature of the disorder and to answer their concerns. Nurses together with other health care providers should focus on creating therapeutic relationships with parents with a child with autism to open up channels for interaction and sharing of vital information. This way parents will be comfortable to open up their fears and their struggles with ease that will aid in giving relevant interventions. To be able to provide quality care in public schools, the government should work on improving the working condition of teachers by employing more teachers who meet the need of the enrolled students. More classrooms should be opened and more teachers trained to help children with autism. Keywords: Experience of Parents, Children with Autism, Mandaue City, Philippines
DOENÇAS DE VEICULAÇÃO HÍDRICA E SEU GRANDE IMPACTO NO BRASIL: CONSEQUÊNCIA DE ALTERAÇÕES CLIMÁTICAS OU INEFICIÊNCIA DE POLÍTICAS PÚBLICAS?
Authors: Veloso Correia Catherine , Barbosa Huszcz Gabriel , De Araujo Paes Bruna , Etur dos Santos Aline Gabriele , Bentivegna Martens Lilian
Published: May 2022

INTRODUÇÃO: A saúde de uma população está diretamente relacionada à qualidade da água a qual tem acesso, pois o consumo de água não tratada pode ser veículo de diversas doenças, chamadas “waterborne diseases". Essas enfermidades têm maior impacto em países de menor poder aquisitivo, como o Brasil, apresentando como principal responsável o tripé: falta de acesso à água potável, saneamento básico e condições de higiene. Também se observa que as alterações climáticas influenciam na transmissão dessas doenças. METODOLOGIA: Revisão narrativa, utilizando os descritores "Waterborne diseases” e “Climate change”; "Waterborne diseases” e “Basic Sanitation” na plataforma Pubmed para encontrar artigos, além de diretrizes e documentos oficiais da Organização Mundial da Saúde (OMS), Ministério da Saúde, Fiocruz e Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change. Após aplicação de filtros e leitura de resumo, 11 artigos dos últimos 20 anos foram selecionados. RESULTADOS: As doenças de veiculação hídrica são uma grande preocupação principalmente em países subdesenvolvidos e emergentes, como o Brasil, pela alta prevalência e morbimortalidade. As mais relevantes são: doença diarreica aguda, cólera, shigelose, febre tifoide e hepatite A e E. A ingestão da água inapropriada para consumo, falta de saneamento básico e higiene foram responsáveis por 829.000 mortes por diarreia no mundo em 2016, segundo a OMS. Esta revisão de literatura traz análise de dados oficiais da América Latina e Brasil.  DISCUSSÃO: As waterborne diseases sofrem influência das alterações climáticas, direta ou indiretamente, mas especialmente da falta de acesso à água potável, saneamento básico e higiene. Muitas dessas patologias são classificadas como condições sensíveis à atenção primária. CONCLUSÃO: É possível inferir que no Brasil, os panoramas socioeconômico e climático contribuem para a prevalência dessas doenças. Políticas públicas eficazes podem alterar esse quadro, através do fortalecimento da atenção primária à saúde, acesso à água potável, saneamento básico e higiene, direitos básicos da população.
Food Motives in a Visitor Destination: A Study on Domestic Tourist Visit
Authors:   Assistant Professor at Faculty of Hospitality & Tourism Management, Siksha ‘O’ Anusandhan Deemed to be University, Bhubaneswar, Odisha, Roy Mou , Pradhan Bireswar ,   Academic Counselor at IGNOU, New Delhi and a Research Scholar atSchool of Tourism & Hospitality Services Management, IGNOU, New Delhi
Published: May 2022

Objective – Gastronomy has emerged as a critical component in the promotion and development of tourism attractions. The present goal is to understand about satisfaction level of domestic tourists on cuisine in Kolkata region which add to the research literature on the link between cuisine and tourism in the Kolkata region by drawing on the experiences of domestic visitors. Methodology – The technique is based on a questionnaire in quantitative research sent to domestic tourists/ visitors during their stay to Kolkata (Calcutta), the city of joy. Simple random sample was utilised in the study with n= 100, using a 7 (seven) point scale for convenience as population is not quantifiable because there is no statistic available on the actual number of domestic tourists/visitors that visit Kolkata for local food, which creates destination image. As the data are symmetric in nature, the compared t-test was utilised as an inferential statistical tool of parametric test to capture the satisfaction level of domestic visitors before and after consuming local food. Findings – The findings indicate the occurrence of various visitor categories based on their choice of local gastronomy. There are three categories recognised, and the visitors’ reasons for gastronomy vary depending on which section they belong to. Finally, the findings allow us to infer that visitor pleasure varies according to their attitude toward cuisine, as indicated by the three segments. Implications & Conclusion – Tourist engagement has a favourable influence on tourists’ perceptions of Kolkata. Throughout the study, tourists agreed that contact with locals gave them more information about which sights to visit and where to try traditional food. Such engagement fosters cross-cultural understanding and is crucial in the creation of a satisfying visitor experience. It contributes to the tourism stakeholders’ planning and execution in an efficient and effective way.
A Case Study on Dell Technologies and its CEO, Michael Dell
Authors: Li Yifan
Published: May 2022

No matter how the business environment changes, competition will always exist, and ethics and responsibility should not be ignored to achieve comparable success. As a leader who has twice led Dell to success, Michael Dell deserves to make people think more, so this article takes Dell as a case to analyze the leadership style of its founder Michael Dell and the followership style of his subordinates, as well as how these influence dell's attitude towards ethics and responsibility.
How ZARA Should Improve Guest Satisfaction After the Xinjiang Cotton Incident
Authors: Chen Yinghong
Published: May 2022

This report focuses on the investigation of ZARA's customer’s satisfaction after the incident of Xinjiang cotton. In terms of the importance of this topic, if i make an analysis on Xinjiang cotton incident topic which is timely at the moment, it might help people know more about the topic and have their own position. Recently, ZARA has been involved in a culturally sensitive incident of Xinjiang cotton. Thus, ZARA’s position on this incident is controversial, which also may had an impact on customer’s satisfaction. Hence, i chose this topic to do the R&D. In accordance with the guidelines of the planning stage, combined with the theoretical knowledge of marketing/finance and corporate accounting, analyze the validity of the survey results and data, and obtain the corresponding results. I deepened the market environment of ZARA, ZARA’s marketing mix. I also employed the SWOT analysis to deepen the analysis of ZARA’s internal environment. At the same time, in order to make the information more detailed, I specially collected secondary data, i get to know the financial situation of ZARA. At the end of the report, i combined the previous investigation to give recommendations to help ZARA to develop a further improvement. From a theoretical point of view, this investigation and study tested the theories and methods of framework of marketing mix, PESTCOM and SWOT analysis approach in ZARA, which enriched its research. From a perspective of marketing practice, this research cannot only provide decision-making basis for enterprises to better meet consumer needs, but also provide suggestions for ZARA to deal with opportunities and adjustment in the marketing environment. However, in the continuous in-depth practical investigation and research, I also found that I lacked theoretical knowledge, and certain theories did not have a very good practical effect in the organization.
Note on Endemism in Asteraceae from Karnataka state
Authors: Manikandan R.
Published: May 2022

The study on the family Asteraceae for Flora of Karnataka state, revealed that there are 92 genera, 164 species, 8 infra-taxa and 19 cultivated species in the Karnataka state, out of these, 39 taxa belong to 16 genera are endemic to India and found in the state. The details of endemic taxa are provided here.
Teratological observations on Celosia Argentea L.
Authors: Datar Mandar , Ghate Vinaya
Published: May 2022

Celosia argentea L. is one of the common species growing in fallow lands, cultivated fields and as ruderal flora along roads. During field studies at Kinjalgad, Wai Taluka, Satara district, Maharashtra one unusual individual of this species with teratological growth of stem and inflorescence was recorded. Details of teratological changes have been discussed in the communication.
5-Chloro-2-metylo-2H-izotiazol-3-on i 2-metylo-2H-izotiazol-3-on (masa reakcyjna 3: 1). Dokumentacja proponowanych wartości dopuszczalnych poziomów narażenia zawodowego
Authors: Konieczko Katarzyna , Broda Anna
Published: May 2022

Masa poreakcyjna 5-chloro-2-metylo-2H-izotiazol-3-onu i 2-metylo-2H-izotiazol-3-onu (3: 1), zwana dalej CIT/MIT, jest jasnożółtym krystalicznym ciałem stałym, bardzo dobrze rozpuszczalnym w wodzie. Jest stosowana jako środek biobójczy w płynach technologicznych oraz jako konserwant w różnorodnych produktach konsumenckich. Skutki przewlekłego narażenia ludzi były badane prawie wyłącznie pod kątem potencjału działania uczulającego na skórę. Skutki przewlekłe-go narażenia zwierząt wynikały przede wszystkim z działania drażniącego. Skutkiem krytycznym CIT/MIT jest działanie drażniące na błony śluzowe nosa. Podstawą do obliczenia proponowanej wartości NDS były wyniki 13-tygodniowego eks-perymentu inhalacyjnego na szczurach, w którym wyznaczono wartość NOAEC na poziomie 0,34 mg/m3. Do obliczenia wartości NDS przyjęto współczynnik niepewności A = 2 ze względu na różnice wrażliwości osobniczej u ludzi, pozostałe współczynniki przyjęto równe 1. Zaproponowano przyjęcie wartości NDS równej 0,2 mg/m3. Ze względu na działanie drażniące proponuje się przyjęcie wartości chwilowej NDSCh wynoszącej 0,4 mg/m3. Dostępne dane są niewystarczające do ustalenia wartości dopuszczalnego stężenia w materiale biologicznym DSB. Zaproponowano oznakowanie CIT/MIT: A – substancja uczulająca; C – substancja żrąca; Skóra – wchłanianie substancji przez skórę może być tak samo istotne jak przy narażeniu drogą oddechową. Zakres tematyczny artykułu obejmuje zagadnienia zdrowia oraz bezpieczeństwa i higieny środowiska pracy będące przedmiotem badań z zakresu nauk o zdrowiu oraz inżynierii środowiska.
Major clinical outcomes and analysis of the risk of bias of the advances in cervicofacial liposculture: a systematic review
Authors: Garcia Júlio Leal Villela , Garcia Vanessa Rodrigues do Prado , Valente Sandro Marcelo de Moraes
Published: May 2022

Introduction: In the context of liposculpture, cervicofacial liposuction involves the application of negative pressure through a hollow cannula in the subcutaneous plane to gently avulse fat cells and accurately sculpt unwanted fat deposits on the face and neck. Furthermore, lipo contouring provides a versatile tool in the facial surgeon's arsenal to achieve the desired facial profile. In 2020, approximately 15.5 million cosmetic procedures were performed in the United States alone. Objective: A systematic review was carried out on the main clinical results, presenting studies on the risk of bias, and the advances in facial and cervical liposculpture as an important aesthetic tool for the dental surgeon. Methods: The rules of the Systematic Review-PRISMA Platform were followed. The search was carried out from November 2021 to February 2022 in Scopus, PubMed, Science Direct, Scielo, and Google Scholar databases. Results: 64 articles were found involving liposculpture. A total of 32 articles were fully evaluated and 14 were included and developed in the present study. Considering the Cochrane tool for risk of bias, the overall assessment did not result in significant risk of bias studies. The Funnel Plot showed symmetrical behavior. Twenty-five studies did not meet the GRADE. Most patients who were involved in the studies showed improvements in facial augmentation and contouring. In patients with loss of facial volume, high-density fat transfer with the facial injection of SVF-gel resulted in significantly higher improvement scores and better patient satisfaction. Conclusion: According to the main clinical studies selected in the present study, cervicofacial liposculpture proved to be safe and effective. In patients with loss of facial volume, high-density fat transfer with a facial injection of SVF-gel resulted in significantly higher improvement scores and better patient satisfaction. Still, the results of the studies showed that the level of self-confidence and mental health-related quality of life can be significantly improved after facial lipofilling treatment.
Case report on the localized cutaneous leishmaniasis: intralesional treatment with meglumine antimoniate
Authors: Lourencini Yasmin Gomes , Siqueira Mariana Perassa de , Maekawa Maisa Fugita , Mazzoni Lívia Buqui , Almeida Arthur Marcelino Vilches de , D’Amico Pedro Custódio , Pereira Lucas Henrique Sartori , Oliveira Talitha Tonini de
Published: May 2022

Introduction: Leishmaniasis is a contagious disease endemic in Brazil, transmitted by a vector, and its installation and form of presentation depend on the immunological status, location, and type of transmitted protozoan. Objective: A case report of a patient with localized American tegumentary leishmaniasis. Method: Reviews of medical records, analysis of photographic records of diagnostic tests and the evolution of the treatment to which the patient was submitted and literature review were carried out. Case Report: An 85-year-old woman, with a history of a single lesion on the 4 cm right forearm, with raised borders, ulcerated and clean bottom, subcutaneous edema, local pain and heat, pruritus, bloody secretion in small amounts, and no systemic symptoms. The same did not show improvement with the use of ointments (dexamethasone, neomycin, ketoconazole) and lasted for 2 months. The diagnosis of leishmaniasis was confirmed and treatment with intralesional meglumine antimoniate was carried out, with the application of 3 injections with an interval of 15 days. Final considerations: The case reported and the studies surveyed reveal the importance of the new treatment route and show that, although the approach requires specific conditions, such as being a single lesion, it courses with fewer adverse effects, lower cost, and greater safety.
Use of Humor as a Teaching Strategy in the Junior High School English Classroom
Authors:   Westmead International School Batangas City, Philippines, D. Manlongat Marites , D. Castor Arlene , L. De Chavez Rachel , B. De Chavez Rosana , U. Evangelista Angela Grace , M. Panganiban Ani Pearl , H. Malibiran Janine , M. Villanueva Michelle Ann
Published: May 2022

This study determined the Junior High School English teachers' use of humor as a teaching strategy in the classroom. The subjects of the study were the 31 English teachers and 318 Grade 10 students of Batangas National High School. It also sought to find out if there is a significant difference between English teachers’ use of humor in the classroom and students’ perception on the advantages and disadvantages of humor in the English classroom. The descriptive method of the study was utilized by the researchers with selfadministered questionnaires which served as the primary data gathering instrument. Frequency, percentage, weighted mean, and Analysis of Variance (ANOVA) were the statistical tests used to achieve the objectives of the study. The results have shown that there is a significant difference in the English teachers’ use of humor in the classroom when grouped according to years of teaching experience and educational attainment. Additionally, there is a significant difference in the students’ perception on the advantages of humor in the classroom when students are grouped according to their sex and academic performance. There is no significant difference in the students’ perception on the disadvantages of humor in the classroom when they are grouped according to their sex. However, there is a significant difference when students are grouped according to their academic performance.
School Head Leadership Practices and Teachers’ Performance in Twilight Education: Basis for an Enhanced Learning Action Cell
Authors:   Laguna State Polytechnic University San Pablo City Campus, San Pablo Laguna, Philippines, P. Porcalla Maricar , Q. Velasco Cecilia
Published: May 2022

During the COVID-19 pandemic, school leaders adapt to change and find out ways to achieve quality education even school use a new delivery mode of teaching. Learners' needs are being addressed by school administrators and teachers who innovate and discover approaches to address the needs. This is a situation that necessitates sloppy leadership. The goal of this research was to learn more about school leaders' leadership styles in Twilight Education. This study involved 60 teachers from San Francisco District schools and used descriptive type of research. To examine the current condition of variables, this study employed an adapted and modified survey questionnaire via Google Form. Findings of the study demonstrated a favorable significant association between school head leadership practices in terms of modeling the way, which prompted a follow-up study. More so, inspire a shared vision to diversity of learners has a negative significant association, and there is no substantial link between school head leadership practices and teacher performance. Thus, the study's findings do not support the null hypothesis that "there is no substantial association between School Head Leadership Practices and Teachers' Performance in Twilight Education."
Instructional Decision Involvement of Teaching Personnel as Basis for Strengthened School Improvement Commitment
Authors:   Talumpok Proper Elementary School Batangas City, Philippines, B. De Castro Ruel
Published: May 2022

This study aimed to determine the instructional decision-involvement of the teaching personnel of elementary school in District I. Along the course of the study, this tried to cover how respondents assessed the instructional leadership of the elementary teachers relative to sustaining the school vision, sharing leadership, and monitoring curriculum and instruction. This also looked into the level of the teachers’ instructional decision-involvement or regard to school improvement plan such as access, quality, and governance. Likewise, this also considered problems encountered by teachers in their instructional decision-involvement. A researcher-constructed questionnaire served as the main instrument to gather the needed information from the 50 teacher-respondents. Weighted mean was the statistical tool used to determine the instructional decision-involvement of the respondents. Results revealed then that majority of the teachers’ instructional leadership on regard to sustaining the school vision exceeded standards while sharing leadership and monitoring curriculum and instruction just met the standards. Also shown in the study that the level of teachers’ instructional decision -involvement on regard to access, quality, and governance were somewhat manifested while working together in the decision-making process as a problem was to some extent experienced. The proposed school-based management strategies are then recommended for further validation prior to its implementation.
Efficacy Of Facebook as Learning Management System for Distance Education
Authors:   School of Teacher Education, Initao College 9022, Initao, Misamis Oriental, Philippines, B. Matutes Kevin Client , C. Panoril Anne Pauline , A. Robenta Sarah Lin
Published: May 2022

Over the years, Facebook as a social network has improved its features to accommodate the demands of its billions of active users worldwide. The considerable increase of its popularity as the top social media with the greatest number of users today means that many of the world’s populations have been using the platform as part of their everyday lives. With the existing data that 100% of the faculty and students were active users of Facebook as their primary social media platform, this study has evaluated the efficiency of Facebook as a temporary Learning Management System for Elementary Education Program students of Initao College for A.Y. 2020-2021 during distance online learning. It was found out that with the key features of Facebook Page, Group, and Messenger as department bulletin, virtual classrooms, and main communication platform, the first new normal school year concluded with above-average academic achievement and no online learner dropouts for 144 students in total. Furthermore, in terms of average academic performance per year level, ANOVA for independent measures revealed that there was no significant variation among the average term achievement of the first, second, and third-year students. However, the average achievement of the 144 students of the second semester compared to the 143 students during the first semester has demonstrated a significantly lower average academic semester achievement. Hence, this study concludes that Facebook has evidently aided distance learning management amid community quarantines and health security concerns.
Word Reading, Reading Comprehension, and English Performance among Elementary Pupils: Basis for Designing Intervention Program
Authors:   Department of Education – Schools Division of Nueva Vizcaya Bayombong Central School Sped Center Bayombong 1 District Nueva Vizcaya, Philippines, R. Pua Brenda
Published: May 2022

The issues and concerns regarding the reading competency of the majority of elementary school students have long been a source of contention in public schools. In order to meet the Department of Education's reading competency target for all primary grades, teachers have faced significant obstacles in implementing the innumerable strategies that have been developed. As evidenced by the large number of studies that demonstrate a link between reading competency and other findings such as academic achievement, literacy, and other factors, developing reading skills is perilous for learners' cognitive education. It is the teacher's instinctive strength in dealing with these problems in the broad sense of learners' reading competency and its relationship with their academic performance that is taken into consideration, including things like word reading, reading comprehension, and academic performance in English. This study investigated the levels of word reading and reading comprehension of Grade IV students as measured by the Phil-IRI assessments, and the relationship between these levels and their academic performance. This research was conducted among 201 Grade 4 students enrolled in schools in the Northern District of Nueva Vizcaya, who were identified using the G*power calculator as being from the study's target population. The data came from the Phil-IRI assessment tools, which focused on the students' word reading and reading comprehension skills, together with the students' overall academic performance in English, which was collected through interviews. Independent, instructional, and frustration reading levels were identified in the students' reading abilities. The researcher used descriptive and inferential approaches to examine the data, which included weighted mean, frequency, and percentage. In order to show the students' levels of word reading and reading comprehension, as well as their academic performance in English, descriptive approaches were chosen. The correlational methods were used to investigate the relationships between the factor variables. The findings revealed that the majority of students chose to read independently and comprehend the texts they were given. Only a few of them experienced feelings of frustration. The vast majority of them performed admirably. Furthermore, there were statistically significant positive relationships between the variables. Given the fact that the variables were positively related to one another, an intervention program to close the gap was proposed.
Implementation of a Robotic System for Overhead Drilling Operations: A Case Study of the Jaibot in the UAE
Authors: Xu Xinghui , Holgate Tyron , Coban Pinar , García de Soto Borja
Published: May 2022

The use of robots has typically improved workers’ health and safety and increased productivity and quality in manufacturing. Current advances in robotic and computer technology, combined with BIM, have led to new applications in construction. However, there is no general framework to guide the implementation of robots under current construction working schemes. Many questions and challenges need to be answered and overcome before robots can be economically and safely introduced to construction sites. Some questions include: 1) How does it affect the planning and workflow of related activities? 2) What are the implications regarding health & safety, and quality? 3) What is the best way to assess the viability of introducing robots onsite? 4) What are the organizational implications of using such systems?
Still, there is plenty of work to do when considering common project management elements when using robots. To assist with that, this paper presents a case study in which ALEC used the Jaibot robot by Hilti for the overhead drilling work related to installing the MEP systems at the One Za’abeel project in Dubai. In addition to the traditional analyses for changes to workflow, productivity, health & safety, and quality, as well as the implications to the schedule and cost of the tasks carried on by the robotic system, this study proposes a project management framework to help contractors better prepare for the introduction of robotic systems into their projects when similar scenarios arise. In addition, this study gives an insight into human-robot interaction experiences in real construction projects.
Blockchain-based E-tendering Evaluation Framework
Authors: Gong Terence , Tao Xingyu , Das Moumita , Liua Yuhan , Chenga Jack
Published: May 2022

Tendering & Bidding generally involve many construction units participating in a project bidding. The purchaser selects the best bidder with a short construction period, low cost, high quality, and good reputation. There are huge economic benefits and points of concern behind it. Tendering suffers an increased risk of data tampering due to the centralized database architecture, resulting in huge financial losses and unnecessary consumption of human resources. Blockchain technology has gained increasing attention in the construction industry because of its high transparency, information traceability, non-repudiation, and non-tampering characteristics. Initial explorations have been carried out to discuss blockchain benefits in the e-tendering process. However, existing studies are limited to conducting qualitative analysis or proposing conceptual frameworks. A workable blockchain-based that supports basic functions in the e-tendering process still lacks. Therefore, as an initial exploration, this paper presents a secure blockchain-based framework for tender evaluation. Besides, technical components such as tendering smart contracts are developed to support framework functionalities. The framework feasibility is validated in a tendering evaluation example. Results show that the proposed framework guarantees secure tender evaluation by keeping data traceability and immutability.
Management of complication during bronchial artery aneurysm embolization
Authors: Alkhatib Rugaiyah , Venkatanarasimha Nanda , Ong Boon-Hean , Gogna Apoorva
Published: May 2022

Purpose: To report our management technique of glue reflux occurring during embolization of a bronchial artery aneurysm.

 

Case Report: A 68-year-old Chinese male patient presented with an asymptomatic 1.5cm bronchial artery aneurysm, for which he underwent embolization with n-butyl-2-cyanoacrylate (NBCA) glue. During the procedure, a small volume of glue mixture was noted protruding out of the aneurysm into the aorta, which subsequently detached and travelled into the left external iliac artery and left popliteal artery. The glue cast in the left external iliac artery was snared and deposited into the left internal iliac artery, while the smaller fragment in the left popliteal artery was removed. Completion angiograms showed complete occlusion of the bronchial artery aneurysm, and patent bilateral iliac and left lower limb arteries. The patient remained asymptomatic and ultrasound scan one month later showed patent bilateral common, internal and external iliac arteries. Computed tomography performed 16 months post-embolization showed complete occlusion of the aneurysm.

 

Conclusion: This technical report describes a known complication of transcatheter embolization, non-target distal embolization, which must be recognised and managed well to avoid sequelae. This technical complication was recognised and managed as shown with no adverse outcome and good long-term treatment of the lesion.
PRODUCTION OF POLYCLONAL ANTIBODY AGAINST THE OUTER MEMBRANE PROTEIN Omp48 OF Aeromonas hydrophila
Authors: Thi Hoa Rol , Nguyen Van Hau , Do Nguyen Trong Tri , Dang Thi Phuong Thao , Nguyen Trinh
Published: May 2022

Aeromonas hydrophila is one of the main pathogens in fish, causing a huge economic loss every year. Since outer membrane protein Omp48 had been demonstrated to be immunogenic in fish, it has gained attention as a potential vaccine candidate to protect fish from A. hydrophila.  In this study, we produced a polyclonal antibody against Omp48, which would be necessary for further studies on this protein. To reach this aim, 6xHis-tagged Omp48 was expressed in a recombinant E. coli strain and purified by a nickel affinity chromatography column, which yielded a purity of 97.3 ± 1.4%. The purified Omp48 was injected into rabbits in order to produce polyclonal anti-Omp48 antibody. Subsequently, we analyzed the obtained antiserum, which was demonstrated to have high specificity and sensitivity to the Omp48 protein by Western blot and ELISA, with the titer of 1:1,280,000. In addition, we also showed that the antiserum could be used to detect Omp48 in immunofluorescence staining.
Adjustment Factors for Month of Calving, Age at Calving and Days in Milk for Holteins in Tunisia
Authors:   Laboratoire des Ressources Génétiques Animales et Alimentaires, Institut National Agronomique de Tunisie, Université de Cartahge, 1082 Cité Mahrajène, Tunisie., BAKRI N. , DJEMALI M. ,   Laboratoire des Ressources Génétiques Animales et Alimentaires, Institut National Agronomique de Tunisie, Université de Cartahge, 1082 Cité Mahrajène, Tunisie.
Published: May 2022

Multiplicative adjustment factors for month of calving, age at calving and lactation length were computed for complete lactation records (n= 11’175) recorded between 2012 and 2017 from 6251 dairy cattle raised in 33 Holstein dairy herds. An animal model was used with fixed effects for herd-year-sector, month of calving and age at calving and random and the residual random error. The objectives of this study were: 1) to examine the effect of the non-genetic factors on the milk yield production, 2) to adjust milk yield for non-genetic sources of variation and 3) to examine the effect of milk yield adjustments on estimates of the genetic trend. Main results showed that month of calving, age at calving and lactation length were significant sources of variation for milk yield. Cows calving in the fall and early winter yielded 430 kg and 455 kg more milk than cows calving in spring and summer, respectively. Holsteins in Tunisia reached their maximum milk yield between 68 and 70 months of age. Average adjusted milk yield for days in milk, month and age of calving was 6621±2883 kg. An overall rate of increase in milk yield was found to be 22.68 kg/year over the 15 years period.
Analysis of Figurative Language in “Easy On Me” Song Lyric
Authors: Ni Wayan Swarniti
Published: May 2022

It is very interesting to analyze figurative language in a song lyric, because figurative language makes the language more unique by using metaphor, hyperbole, etc. The aim of this research is to classify and analyze the lyric of Adele’s Song Easy On Me based on figurative language used. This research implies qualitative research. The data source in this research was song lyric of Adele’s Song entitled Easy On Me. Technique of collecting data in this research was observation. The theory used was from Miller and Greenberg (1981) about figurative language. Each data was analyzed based on the theory of figurative language descriptively. Based on the result of this research, in Comparative Figurative Language, just found data in personification (4 data). In Contradictive Figurative Language, it was found hyperbole (3 data), litotes (2 data), and paradox (1 datum). In Correlative Figurative Language, it was found in this data source, namely: allusion (1 datum), ellipsis (2 data), metonymy (2 data), and symbol (8 data). The most data found in data source was symbol. This song lyric had many figurative languages. It means this song lyric tried to use figurative language to express the feeling or idea imaginatively. In other word, this song lyric tried to create a special image and bring out one's emotions.
Code Switching Found in Daniel Mananta’s Utterances on YouTube Channel
Authors: Petrus Stefanus Pagul  , I Gusti Agung Sri Rwa Jayantini  , Ni Nyoman Deni Ariyaningsih
Published: May 2022

This study concerns with code-switching in Daniel Mananta’s utterance. This study aims to answer the research problems, which are: (1) to classify the types of code switching found in Daniel Mananta’s utterance and (2) and to analyze the function of code switching. Descriptive qualitative method was applied to identify the data. Code-switching was described according to a theory proposed by Poplack (1980) to classify the types of code-switching and the theory by Apple& Muysken (1987) to describe the function of code switching found in Daniel Mananta’s utterance. The result of this study shows that all types of code switching and six function of code-switching were found. First, the three types of code-switching were found, namely tag switching, intra-sentential switching, and inter-sentential switching, in which the most dominant switching is intra-sentential switching. It occurs because Daniel Mananta looks more comfortable when using words, clauses, and phrases in one sentence to convey motivational messages. Second, six functions of code-switching were found, namely referential function, directive function, expressive function, phatic function, metalinguistic function, poetic function. The most dominant function is phatic function because Daniel Mananta’s feels free and more comfortable expressing his emotional feelings in a language that is used in his daily language.
A Move Analysis of Abstracts in a Scopus-indexed Applied Linguistics Journal from Different Quartiles
Authors: Ashifa Kanafani  , Eri Kurniawan  , Arif Husein Lubis
Published: May 2022

The competitive nature of today’s science leads to the upsurge of publication in scientific journals. Publishing in an international journal with a reputable index such as Scopus, in particular, has gained a significant emphasis. Despite this fact, studies on the rhetorical organization of the abstract section of a research article (RA) through the perspective of Scopus journal quartiles remain scant. Driven by the gap in literature, this study aims to examine whether journal’s quartile affects the rhetorical organization and linguistic realizations of the abstracts. A corpus of 40 RA abstracts was obtained from one Scopus-indexed applied linguistics journal, which over the years, had improvements in terms of its quartiles. The abstracts were divided into three groups: each representing different quartiles of the journal (i.e., Q2, Q3, Q4). Employing a comparative approach using both qualitative and quantitative research methods, Hyland’s (2000) model of rhetorical organization was employed as the main framework to code the rhetorical moves, whereas a statistical analysis (i.e., Z-test) was performed on the moves and steps’ occurrences. The findings showed that there is a significant difference in the steps’ occurrence and tense realization between the groups, indicating that to some extent, the journal’s quartile indeed played a role. The study offers recommendations for further research.