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Neonatal hypotonia
Authors: Kasula Linga Reddy , Pandala Paramesh , Polanki Raghava , Kotha Rakesh , Maddireddi Alimelu
Published: June 2022

Floppy baby is a non-specific and potentially serious multisystem disorder in the neonatal period. Diagnosing hypotonia in a newborn is very difficult as many disorders could manifest with diminished tone. In most cases, medical history and laboratory tests are useful for diagnosis, but they still require advanced research such as whole exome sequencing. The objective of this study was to know the presentation and how we evaluated hypotonia by using basic investigations to comprehensive molecular genetics tests which provides the advantage of the rapidity and diagnostic specificity as a part of the workup. Methods: This study was conducted on infants hospitalised in NICU at a tertiary care centre (Niloufer hospital), Hyderabad, Telangana, India. Clinical presentations, clinical examinations, laboratory tests, imaging, and genetic studies were reviewed. Clinical assessment includes evaluation of muscle tone, primitive reflexes, deep tendon reflexes, resting postures, and maneuvers. We used images and molecular genetic tests in the required cases. Results: Ten babies with hypotonia were studied. The male to female ratio was 6:4. The most common complaint was poor feeding, and other presentations were seizures, tachypnea, and icterus. On examination, all cases had hypotonia with absent DTR, and a few cases had dysmorphism.
Ambiguity in queer resistance movements
Authors: Ummer Ali M , Govindarajan V
Published: June 2022

The scholar discusses the discourse on Transgenderism and its upliftment with the support of Literature, Science, and Religion. Arundhati Roy’s novel The Ministry of Utmost Happiness sounds for the protection and freedom of the Hermaphrodites through the story of Afthab who changed his name to Anjum later. Here the scholar put forward the scientific and religious perspective into the topic, considering the up-to-date fatwas by jurists and the stands of modern science. Arundhati Roy explains the real situations of the marginalized people, the so-called Hijras. The paper explores the different verses in the Quran and the relevant hadiths that are stated in the contemporary discussion, and what literature says and what science says to protect this gender identity. This critique is separated into three main parts: in the first part, I discuss the concepts which has been discussed in the work of Arundhati Roy with some examples from society.  In the second part, the scholar presents the sources of religious law, namely the religious texts say on the topic and significant semantic terminology.
Evaluation of the renoprotective effects of metformin nanoparticles in rats with diabetic nephropathy
Authors: Edam Khalid A. , Aldokheily Mohsin E. , Al-Yaseen Firas F.
Published: June 2022

A system microemulsions was used to make metformin nanoparticles. Transmission electron microscope (TEM) and Scanning Electron Microscopy were used to diagnose previously prepared nanoparticles, which found that the average size of previously prepared nanoparticles is 29.5 nm. This study looked at the effects of metformin nanoparticles on rats with diabetic nephropathy. Diabetic nephropathy was successfully developed in rats using a high-fat diet and a single dose of 30 mg/kg streptozotocin. Metformin nanoparticles was administered intragastrically for 60 days, and fasting blood sugar, fasting insulin concentration, serum urea, serum albumin, serum creatinine, albuminuria and albumin to creatinine ratio  were subsequently examined at the end of administration. The current investigation found that metformin NPs therapy effectively lowered fasting blood sugar, fasting insulin concentration, serum urea, serum albumin, serum creatinine, albuminuria, and albumin to creatinine ratio in diabetic nephropathy rats, with an increase in serum albumin.
Assessing validity and reliability of glasgow coma scale and full outline of unresponsiveness score
Authors: Amirtharaj Anandhi Deva , Lazarus Eilean Rathinasamy , Alzaabi Omar
Published: June 2022

Background: Monitoring accurately the patient’s level of consciousness is vital to the management and prognosis. Glasgow coma scale (GCS) the gold standard tool is associated with the discrepancy in scoring eye component and the non-usability of verbal component. The full outline of unresponsiveness (FOUR) score a recently validated tool surpasses the deficits of the GCS tool, examined for its accuracy in assessment, and predicting the outcomes of patients with altered level of consciousness. Aim: To evaluate the predictive value of the GCS and FOUR score tool in relation to the outcomes among patients in altered level of consciousness. Design: A systematic review. Data sources: The MEDLINE, CINAHL (Cumulative Index to Nursing and Allied Health Literature), Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials (Cochrane Library), EMBASE, PsycINFO and Web of Science were searched “between” 2011 – 2021 and presented using PRISMA. Review methods: Research studies, which compared the GCS and FOUR score in predicting the outcome of patients with altered level of consciousness, were included. Results: 23 studies, which compared the GCS and FOUR score, were included in this review based on the inclusion criteria.
Various local facial flaps for traumatic and surgical facial defects
Authors: Rajalakshmi G , Nagaraja M , Arif Mohammed , Megha B
Published: June 2022

Aims: This study aimed to analyze the various modalities of reconstruction using local flaps for facial defects that occur after surgical excision and trauma and their advantages and disadvantages. Materials and Methods: A retrospective analysis was performed for 65 cases (age group from 20-45 years) with small to medium-sized facial defects from various causes over a period of 5 years. Patients with immunodeficiency, terminal illnesses and head injury were excluded. Treatment methods depended on size and location of defect. Results: Of the 65 patients, 15 had nasolabial flaps, 6 had V-Y advancement flaps, 3 had cheek advancement flaps, 2 had forehead flaps, 2 had Limberg flaps, 20 had fillet flaps and 17 were bilateral advancement flaps. Postoperatively none developed complications with acceptable functional and aesthetic outcome which were excellent in 55 patients, good in 5 patients and fair in 5 patients after 6 months of follow up. Conclusions: Local facial flaps are a simple, easy and versatile option to reconstruct small to medium sized facial defects and provides a good match with adjacent skin thus providing good aesthetic and functional results along with fast recovery.
descriptive analysis on bagging based hybrid ensemble classification technique
Authors: Mohamed M. Varusai , Mayilvahanan Mayilvahanan
Published: June 2022

Machine learning involves data mining, which solves many problems in data science. An application in machine learning predicts the outcome based on available data. There are many predictive strategies available. The most important method is dividing the most powerful predictions. Some of them predict the results satisfactorily and some are accurately measured. This investigation has carried out a process called the bagging based hybrid ensemble process, which collects the accuracy of weak algorithms by combining multiple separators for development. This study helps us to see the integration process that improves the accuracy of predictor birth. This is not only the study of weak separation algorithms, but also the use of algorithms using medical data, which predicts prematurely. This study proves to be an effective method of bagging based classification to improve the prediction accuracy of 97.4%.
empirical study of professional development of higher education teachers
Authors: Wani Tariq Ahmad , Nabi Showket , Manan Mirza Muneeb
Published: June 2022

The investigation was undertaken to study Professional development of Higher Education Teachers. This study examines university teachers and college teachers professional development (PD) on the basis of length of service. The 420 teachers participated in this study from  (University of Kashmir 120 and Govt. Recognized  Degree Colleges college  300). Random sampling technique was used with equal chance for every University and College teacher to get selected in the sample. For the purpose of present study, Professional Development Index Scale (PDIS) has been constructed by the investigator to measure the level of professional development of the subjects. Percentage, mean, standard deviation and t- test were used to analyze the data. While analyzing the  data significance of mean difference between University and college senior and junior teachers on various dimensions of Professional Development, the result depicts that both the groups turned to be significant on professional knowledge dimension. It means that university senior and college senior teachers possess better professional knowledge and professional ethics than their junior teachers. The results further reveal that university senior teachers are well versed with the subject matter and are more reflective in teaching learning process.
Assessing fracture resistance of endodontically treated teeth obturated with four different root canal sealers
Authors: Priyadarshi Pankaj , Sawhny Asheesh , Hora Baljeet Singh , Agarwal Saakshi , Kumar Rohit , Sumbria Sumedha
Published: June 2022

Background: This study aims to evaluate fracture resistance on endodontically treated teeth when four unique sealers are being used. Materials and Methods: 75 human premolars (mandibular) recently extracted were utilised for this analysis. Random categorization of selected samples into 5 different groups depending on the type of sealer applied in the canal. Group 1: RCTpex sealer, Group 2: MTA Fillapex sealer, Group 3: Seal-Pex sealer, Group 4: Traditional zinc oxide-eugenol sealer, Group 5: Control (un-obturated tooth). Universal testing equipment (IIT, Kanpur) was used to assess fracture force after the teeth were inserted in acrylic cubes. Statistical analysis used one way ANOVA and test of post-hoc. All the groups had significant findings (P < 0.05) statistically. Results: Groups one and two presented more excellent fracture endurance as compared to other groups. Furthermore, there was no noteworthy difference between group three and four or group four and five statistically. Conclusion: The group of resin sealer was found to be more successful than other groups in this in vitro study. The ZOE sealer group and the control group, however, showed no significant differences.
Formulation and evaluation of serratiopeptidase and salbutamol tablet for dysphagia
Authors: Kulkarni Onkar , Kasabe Amit , Barge Vijaya , Kerle Vikram , Pate Abhijeet
Published: June 2022

Oral Dispersible Tablet of Serratiopeptidase and salbutamol were prepared, evaluated and different types of concentration and dissolution of tablets were studied. In FTIR, drug and excipients with their mixture showed that there is no interaction between the drug molecule and excipients used. The Percentage of drug content of tablets in the formulations was found to be 95 % to 105% which complies with the limits of pharmacopoeia. By the process of direct compression method was used to prepare oral Dispersible tablet containing 300 mg of Serratiopeptidase and salbutamol. formulation was conducted using different concentrations of croscarmellose, micro crystalline cellulose, as a super disintegrants. And their interaction with Serratiopeptidase and salbutamol also evaluated using FTIR.
Edible vaccines
Authors: Keerthana N. A. , Basalingappa Kanthesh M. , Gopenath T. S. , Parthiban R. , Rajashekara Prathibha S. , Ashok Gnanasekaran , Karthikeyan Murugesan , Mehenderkar Ranjith , Bakthavatchalam Pugazhandhi , Rajasurian Darsihini , Ashok Indumathi , Stephenie Sarah , Devi Shri
Published: June 2022

Infectious diseases cause more than one million deaths every year. Fifty percent of these diseases are caused by bacteria that infect the mucosal membrane of the mammalian host. Vaccines are recognized worldwide as one of the most effective resources against infectious diseases. It is a biological product that can improve the immune response to specific diseases. Edible vaccines are referred to the use of edible parts of the genetically modified plants. It effects on the lining of the gastrointestinal tract allows the activation of systemic immunity and mucosal immunity (GIT). Edible vaccines are used to prevent various diseases, such as hepatitis B, measles, malaria, cholera, Norwalk disease, anthrax, foot-and-mouth disease, rabies, rotavirus, HIV, HPV, diabetes, and sexually transmitted diseases. The purpose of this review is to introduce edible vaccines as a novel oral immunization method, the types and uses of edible vaccines in clinical trials.
Computational intelligence model for analysis of intricate details of pulmonary disorder patients
Authors: Ullal Babitha S. , Veena K. N. , Karthik R.
Published: June 2022

A computational model is planned and designed using python as the programming language and atom text editor to analyze the medical issue of pulmonary patient in view of the information gathered from his/her breathing pattern. The span of breath and the breath rate are contributing as input parameter to the model and the computational model diagnoses the kind of issue that the patient is experiencing. This exploration work essentially focuses on two disorders, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) and Upper Respiratory Tract Infection (URTI) and distinguishes the two cases from that of a healthy person. Based on the diagnosis carried out, it guides the particle size to be used in the nebulizer to treat the objective region of the lung. It additionally ascertains the level of wheeze and crackle in the breath of the patient.
Consciousness and Rationality: The Lesson from Artificial Intelligence
Authors: Woodward Philip
Published: June 2022

I review three problems that have historically motivated pessimism about artificial intelligence: (1) the problem of consciousness, according to which artificial systems lack the conscious oversight that characterizes intelligent agents; (2) the problem of global relevance, according
to which artificial systems cannot solve fully general theoretical and practical problems; (3) the problem of semantic irrelevance, according to which artificial systems cannot be guided by semantic comprehension. I connect the dots between all three problems by drawing attention to non-syntactic
inferences — inferences that are made on the basis of insight into the rational relationships among thought-contents. Consciousness alone affords such insight, I argue, and such insight alone confers positive epistemic status on the execution of these inferences. Only when artificial
systems can execute inferences that are rationally guided by phenomenally conscious states will such systems count as intelligent in a literal sense.
Mental Imagery and Polysemy Processing
Authors: Liu Michelle
Published: June 2022

Recent research in psycholinguistics suggests that language processing frequently involves mental imagery. This paper focuses on visual imagery and discusses two issues regarding the processing of polysemous words (i.e.words with multiple related meanings or senses) — co-predication
and sense-relatedness. It aims to show how mental imagery can illuminate these two issues.
Effect of Selected and Beneficial Lactic Acid Bacteria as Inoculants for Corn and Sorghum Silages
Authors: GM Vignolo
Published: June 2022

The preliminary effect of Lactobacillus fermentum CRL2085, alone or in combination with the homofermentative Pediococcus acidilactici CRL2043 on the fermentation and aerobic stability of corn and sorghum silages, was investigated. To be used as silages inoculants, these lactic acid bacteria (LAB) were screened for fibrolytic, amylolytic and antifungal activities. Laboratory silos were prepared, inoculated at 105 CFU/g and fermented during 45 days 25 ºC. At the end of fermentation, Pediococcus acidilactici-inoculated corn and sorghum silages exhibited the lowest pH and high residual water-soluble carbohydrates (WSC). Forage silages inoculated with Lactobacillus fermentum + Pediococcus acidilactici showed Lower Dry matter (DM) losses and Neutral Detergent Fiber (NDF) values, while higher residual WSC concentration than Lactobacillus fermentum-inoculated silages, thus silage digestibility must be improved. Yeast activity was impaired in silages inoculated with Lactobacillus fermentum alone or combined with Pediococcus acidilactici and aerobic stability improved. The survival of LAB used as inoculants during fermentation was suggested by PCR. Besides the good performance as silages inoculants, LAB previously selected as having health benefits may be delivered to cattle in feedlot through fermented silage as a vehicle
Genotype by environment interaction in common bean cultivars for iron and zinc concentration in grains
Authors:   Empresa Brasileira de Pesquisa Agropecuária, Carloni Poliana Regina , Melo Patrícia Guimarães Santos ,   Universidade Federal de Goiás, Melo Leonardo Cunha ,   Empresa Brasileira de Pesquisa Agropecuária, Faria Luís Cláudio de ,   Empresa Brasileira de Pesquisa Agropecuária, Souza Thiago Lívio Pessoa Oliveira de ,   Empresa Brasileira de Pesquisa Agropecuária, Almeida Válter Martins de ,   Empresa Matogrossense de Pesquisa Assistência e Extensão Rural, Carvalho Hélio Wilson Lemos de ,   Empresa Brasileira de Pesquisa Agropecuária, Pereira Filho Israel Alexandre ,   Empresa Brasileira de Pesquisa Agropecuária, Aguiar Marcelo Sfeir de ,   Empresa Brasileira de Pesquisa Agropecuária, Pereira Helton Santos ,   Empresa Brasileira de Pesquisa Agropecuária
Published: June 2022

Iron and zinc deficiencies in humans can cause serious health problems. Increasing the iron (IC) and zinc (ZC) concentrations in common bean (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) grains using genetic breeding can be an effective strategy to prevent these problems. Thus, the aims of this study were i) to investigate the importance of genetic, environmental, and genotype-by-environment interaction effects on IC and ZC in common bean grains; ii) to select cultivars that have high mean values and phenotypic stability for IC and ZC, as well as high protein concentration (PC), high yield, and standard commercial grain quality; and iii) to investigate whether there is a genetic relationship between these traits. A total of 34 cultivars were evaluated in 19 different environments. Genetic variability was observed among the genotypes for all traits. For IC and ZC, the environmental effect represented most of the total variation (63% and 65%, respectively), and the effect of the G × E interaction was 18% for IC and 15% for ZC. The genetic correlations between IC, ZC, and PC were positive, indicating that the selection of one of these traits resulted in gains for the other. The genetic correlations between IC or ZC with yield or 100-grain weight were low or intermediate, but negative, indicating that it is important to evaluate these traits at all stages of breeding programs that focus on developing cultivars with high IC and ZC. The cultivar BRS Sublime, with the carioca grain type, combined high IC, ZC, and PC, high yield, and grains of commercial size.
Drying kinetics of olive pomace-derived charcoal briquettes with energy consumption
Authors:   Cukurova University, Say Sait Muharrem , Erdem Tunahan ,   Cukurova University, Ekinci Kamil ,   Isparta University of Applied Sciences, Erdem Beyza Öztürk ,   Cukurova University, Sehri Mustafa ,   Cukurova University, Korkut Sarp Sümer ,   Çanakkale Onsekiz Mart University
Published: June 2022

The drying experiments were performed at different temperatures of the drying air (40, 50, and 60°C) and air velocity of 2.5 and 3.5 m/s. Six thin-layer drying models were evaluated and fitted to the experimental moisture data. The fit quality of the models was evaluated using the determination coefficient, chi-square, and root mean square error. Among the selected models, the Midilli et al. model was found to be the best model for describing the drying behaviour of olive pomace. Charcoal is used as a domestic fuel for cooking and heating in many developing countries. It is an important green source for making barbecue, which is obtained from agricultural waste. Due to less CO2 emission, it reduces health risk and deforestation. The coal briquette carbonisation production process consists of a carbonisation stage and a forming stage. During the forming stage, the raw material is mixed with a suitable binder. The final stage of the charcoal process after formation is drying. In this study, the drying parameters of charcoal briquettes made from the olive pomace-making process were evaluated. Three different temperatures and velocities were selected for the drying applications. The low temperature drying process was performed at 60, 50, and 40°C with air velocities of 3 and 2.5. The results were in the range of 3 to 8 hours of drying time. The drying data were applied to six different mathematical models, namely 1Diffusion Approach, 2Henderson and Pabis, 3Two term exponential, 4Midilli et al., 5Page, and 6Wang and Singh Equation Models. The performances of these models were compared according to the coefficient of determination (R2), standard error of estimate (SEE),
Basal soil respiration in land use and cover systems in a caatinga enclaves moist forest
Authors:   Universidade Federal da Paraíba, Silva João Henrique Constantino Sales , Barbosa Alex da Silva ,   Universidade Federal da Paraíba, Gomes Daniel da Silva ,   Universidade Federal da Paraíba, Araújo Moisés Bittar de ,   Universidade Federal da Paraíba
Published: June 2022

Deforestation and the disorderly exploitation of natural resources for agricultural expansion occurred at an accelerated pace in the Brejo microregion of the state of Paraíba, Brazil, which resulted in abandonment and erosion of the soil in a large part of the region. In view of this scenario, the present study was undertaken to investigate the soil respiration in systems involving different forms of land use and cover in caatinga enclaves moist forests (Brejo de Altitude areas). The study was conducted in four land use and cover systems, namely, pasture, mandala agriculture, agroforestry system, and forest. Microbial activity was estimated by quantifying the carbon dioxide (CO2) released in the soil respiration process, from the soil surface, and captured by KOH solution. Soil temperature (°C) and water content (%) were monitored simultaneously with the analysis of soil respiration. The forms of land use and cover have a direct effect on the metabolic activity of soil organisms, and climatic factors such as soil temperature and moisture influence the dynamics of organic matter decomposition and, consequently, the release of CO2. The production of CO2 is higher at night than during the day, regardless of the analyzed systems. Among the evaluated areas, the forest showed the lowest CO2 emissions, so it was considered a CO2 receptor in contrast to the pasture area, which functioned as a CO2 emitter. Management techniques that reduce surface temperature and increase organic matter should be prioritized to promote soil biota.
Nutritional value of Tifton 85 grass haylage under different layers of polyethylene film and storage times
Authors:   Universidade Estadual de Maringá, Scheidt Kácia Carine , Mesquita Eduardo Eustáquio ,   Universidade Estadual do Oeste do Paraná, Nath Caroline Daiane ,   Universidade Estadual do Oeste do Paraná, Neres Marcela Abbado ,   Universidade Estadual do Oeste do Paraná, Schmoeller Marilda ,   Universidade Estadual do Oeste do Paraná, Castagnara Deise Dalazen ,   Universidade Federal do Pampa, Valente Ériton Egidio Lisboa ,   Universidade Estadual do Oeste do Paraná
Published: June 2022

Forage conservation processes are fundamentally aimed at maintaining the nutritional quality of forages so that they can overcome the low availability and quality of roughage feed in unfavorable times. The objective of this study was to examine the effect of the number of layers of polyethylene film and storage time on the nutritional value of haylage of Tifton 85 grass (Cynodon spp cv. Tifton 85). Four and six layers of milky white polyethylene film were used in the wrapping of silage bales with a capacity of 400 kg (100 and 150 μm in total thickness, respectively), for four different storage times (at baling and 30, 60, and 90 days). The experiment was laid out in a randomized-block design with four replicates, in a split-plot arrangement in time, in which the number of layers of polyethylene film that wrapped the haylage bales constituted the plots and the storage times the sub-plots. Neutral detergent insoluble protein (NDIP) levels were higher in the haylage wrapped with four layers of polyethylene film (35.8 g kg-1 CP). Storage time affected the neutral detergent fiber (NDF), acid detergent fiber (ADF), mineral matter (MM), NDIP, and lignin contents and in vitro dry matter digestibility (IVDMD). The ADF and lignin contents increased linearly, whereas IVDMD decreased linearly. Mineral matter showed a negative quadratic response. The NDIP and NDF contents exhibited a positive quadratic response. Storage time did not influence the dry matter (550.3 g kg-1), crude protein (102.3 g kg-1 DM), or acid detergent insoluble protein (28.9 g kg-1 CP) contents or in vitro NDF digestibility (582.1 g kg-1 DM). In conclusion, the number of layers of polyethylene film does not influence the nutritional value of Tifton 85 grass haylage. Storage for 90 days reduces the nutritional value of Tifton 85 grass haylage.
ANTENCENT OF SATISFACTION AND PASSENGER LOYALTY OF LOW COST CARRIER AIRLINES IN INDONESIA DURING COVID-19 PANDEMIC
Authors: Daulay Raihanah , Hafni Roswita , Mirsya Affandy Nasution Satria , Jufrizen Jufrizen
Published: June 2022

The purpose of this research is to formulate a model of passenger satisfaction and loyalty of Low Cost Carrier Airlines in Indonesia . This type of research can be classified as causal research. This research was conducted in several big cities in Indonesia. Data collection was carried out by distributing questionnaires to respondents through Google Forms which were distributed using the WhatsApp application. In this study, the sample size was adjusted to the analytical model used, namely Structural Equation Modeling (SEM). The sample size for SEM using the maximum likelihood estimation (MLE) model is 200-400 samples (Hair, et al., 2014) . The data analysis method used is Structural Equation Modeling (SEM). LISREL 8.80 software help . Service Quality, price, and Brand Image have a positive and significant effect on Trust. Service Quality, price, and Brand Image have a positive and significant effect on Satisfaction. The results also show that Service Quality, price, Brand Image, trust and satisfaction have a positive and significant effect on Loyalty. Furthermore, there is the influence of Service Quality on Satisfaction through the Trust variable, there is the influence of Price on Satisfaction through the Trust variable, there is the influence of Brand Image on Satisfaction through the Trust variable and there is the influence of Trust towards Loyalty through the Satisfaction variable.
Molecular Detection of Certain Virulence Genes of Avian Pathogenic Escherichia coli (APEC) in Chicken
Authors: Rao M , Devi V , Sreedevi C , Rao T , Chowdary Ch , Annapurna P
Published: June 2022

In the present study, 86 avian pathogenic E. coli isolates from chicken were subjected to multiplex PCR to detect the presence of virulence genes stx1, stx2, eaeA, and hlyA. Forty-seven isolates harbored one or more virulence genes, stx1, stx2, and eaeA while gene hlyA was not detected in any of the samples. Of these, 15 (17.44%) isolates harbored stx1gene, 11 (12.79%) isolates carried stx2 gene, 18 (20.93%) isolates were positive for both stx1 and stx2 genes and 3 (3.49%) isolates carried eaeA gene.
Study on the Impact Mechanism of China’s Carbon Emission Trading on Cities’ Sustainable Development
Authors: Shi Aihua , He Jiaolong , Xu Zhongqi
Published: June 2022

As an important tool for global climate governance, carbon emissions trading systems have received a lot of attention. Rising carbon emissions do lead to 'non-linear' shocks to the global climate and the economy-society-region. The greenhouse effect of carbon emissions may generate new economic costs and the Chinese government nowadays has attached great importance to low carbon sustainable development as well. This article presents the background of China's carbon emissions trading on sustainable urban development and the countermeasures taken by the Chinese government. By examining the current combination of China's economic and policy goals for carbon neutrality, it provides an in-depth analysis of the implications of the establishment of carbon markets for sustainable development and concludes the article with policy responses and recommendations for the early achievement of climate change goals. To this point, the implementation of carbon emissions in China offers a diverse and attractive sustainable development opportunity for all players in the ecosystem.
Analysis of the Theme of "Escape" in Bone from the Perspective of Narrative Time
Authors: Pan Yuhai
Published: June 2022

Chinese American writer Fae Myenne Ng’s debut novel, Bone, adopts a unique narrative style to embody a Chinese American family’s choice of “escape” from Chinatown in mental or physical way. This paper studies the theme of “escape” from the perspective of Genette’s narrative time, and analyzes how the designed narrative structure reflects the theme of “escape”. On narrative order, the author constructs the story through the inverted memory of the character Leila, creating a sense from distance to proximity that bespeaks the theme of “escape”. On narrative duration, the author uses the skills of summary, scene, and pause to present different forms of “escapes” of the two generations of Chinese Americans; on narrative frequency, the author focuses on repeating the death of Ona, which is the epitome of the whole family’s “escape”. By organizing such narrative structure, the pain and bewilderment of Chinese American “escapes” from Chinatown are reinforced.
Research on the External Communication Mode of Science and Technology Exhibitions
Authors: Su Qi
Published: June 2022

Science and technology exhibitions are an important way to display the country's advanced achievements to the world. Based on public communication of science & technology, effective external communication is also a vital means to construct the Chinese international image worldwide. Combined with the actual situation and specific cases, this paper selects the reports of 7 Chinese and foreign media on 6 international science and technology exhibitions, which aims to explore the current situation and deficiencies of public communication of science & technology in China, through the comparative analysis of the content, methods and effects of the reports. Only in this way can we explore the communication mode of science and technology exhibitions that is more in line with China's national conditions, and contribute to the media power to promote the “go global” strategy of China's science and technology.
Shallow Analysis of the New Generation’s Daily Narrative Criticism
Authors: Ning Lin
Published: June 2022

Han Dong and Zhu Wen use the secularized daily life to build their text world, they go into secular life, focus on depicting the ordinary and trivial things,to pursue a kind of phenomenological text writing. The study of their daily writing used to be the focus of the academic attention and criticism. Combing comments on the new generation writers’ daily writing, some related theories and concepts involved can be reinterpret.
A Study of the Effects of Parental Educational Expectation on Secondary School Students' Academic Performance: Parent-Child Communication as a Mediator
Authors: Li Longlin , Liu Gang
Published: June 2022

Educational expectation perspective of Sewell et al. has made significant contributions to the study of educational attainment, but the theoretical model constructed by Wisconsin of how educational expectations lead to differences in educational attainment needs to be further explored. In this paper, multiple linear regressions and KHB mediated effects decomposition are conducted by using baseline data from the China Education Panel Survey (CEPS) for the 2013-2014 school year. The results show that after controlling for gender, age, family economic status, family cultural capital, parental education and occupation, parental education expectation has a significant positive effect on children's academic performance and parent-child communication. The parent-child communication had a significant positive effect on children's academic performance. The mediation effect decomposition finds that parent-child communication has a partial mediation effect between parental educational expectations and children's academic performance, accounting for 9.89% of the total effect. The study also notes that parental educational expectation, parent-child communication, and academic performance differed by gender and parents' occupation, which should be taken into account in the follow-up process of family education to promote the integration of family education and children's individual development to achieve educational equity.
Implementation of Population Administration Service Policies During the Covid-19 Pandemic in Garut Regency
Authors: Kania Ikeu
Published: June 2022

The Covid-19 pandemic that has run rampant globally has made administration complicated and time-consuming. The Minister of Home Affairs issued Permendagri No. 7 of 2019 concerning Online Population Administration Services, which the Garut Disdukcapil then implemented by creating a Pandu-Online service. This online service has only been implemented at the Garut Disdukcapil because previously, the service was carried out directly. This study aims to determine the implementation of population administration service policies during the COVID-19 pandemic in Garut Regency and determine the supporting and inhibiting factors for implementing population administration service policies during the COVID-19 pandemic in Garut Regency. Researchers used a descriptive method with a qualitative approach. Data sources were taken from the Garut Disdukcapil and community users of these services, with data collection methods carried out in observations and interviews. The results of this study explain that the implementation process does not always run as it should; in the field, there are still many obstacles that exist, so the implementation process has not run well and optimally. Garut Disdukcapil parties need to make many improvements so that the entire community of Garut Regency can feel the implementation of this policy.
Crise econômico-financeira mundial de 2008: contexto e efeitos sobre o setor da construção civil no Brasil (2003/2011)
Authors: Vargas Juliano , Oliveira Marcus Elany Gomes de
Published: June 2022

Com a ascensão do neoliberalismo a partir da década de 1990, os movimentos de desregulamentação dos mercados avançaram. Nesse contexto, recrudesceu um processo denominado de “financeirização” aliando desregulamentação do sistema financeiro com inovações financeiras. Estas caracterizaram o cenário econômico em que se evidenciou uma crise originada no mercado imobiliário nos Estados Unidos (EUA) a partir de 2008, a chamada crise do subprime. O crédito facilitado e os investimentos incertos elevaram a crise estadunidense à categoria de crise econômico-financeira mundial. Diversos setores brasileiros foram atingidos pela crise, dentre eles o da construção civil. Assim, nesta pesquisa objetiva-se entender o panorama no qual a crise surgiu, sua amplitude e as políticas anticíclicas instituídas para minimizar os seus efeitos na construção civil. Metodologicamente, desenvolveu-se uma pesquisa qualitativa, via análise de estatística descritiva fundamentada por dados oficiais e bibliografia provinda de fontes secundárias. Utilizou-se o método indutivo para sustentar a argumentação. Conclui-se que é importante compreender as causas e os efeitos da crise econômico-financeira sobre a construção civil, de modo que subsidie a elaboração de políticas públicas ativas diante de outras crises que venham a ocorrer. Destarte, sugere-se que o Estado deve atuar no sentido de fomentar o setor contra os efeitos das crises.
Entrada em mercados estrangeiros: análise de viabilidade de uma pequena empresa do setor da construção civil
Authors: Vasquez Ilda Cristina , Goncalves Caroline , Thiago Fernando
Published: June 2022

Este estudo tem como questão central identificar de que maneira uma pequena empresa brasileira do setor da construção civil deve ingressar no mercado estrangeiro/boliviano. Assim, o objetivo central foi verificar e explorar como as teorias de internacionalização de empresas são capazes de auxiliar nesta tomada de decisão. A metodologia empregada é qualitativa, descritiva, realizou-se um estudo de caso com uso de entrevista, pesquisa bibliográfica e documental. Os resultados apontaram que a avaliação comparativa dos principais modelos de internacionalização de empresas implicou em responder cinco questões básicas: por quê, o quê, quando, onde e como as empresas desejam se internacionalizar e o processo de seleção por exclusão indicará o melhor caminho para a decisão. Para a empresa analisada, o modelo de empreendedorismo internacional se destacou como uma sugestão para a internacionalização e as etapas indicadas por esta teoria, as mais apropriadas. O trabalho contribui no sentido de iluminar a tomada de decisão por meio de um instrumento simplificado elaborado por esta pesquisa.
Minimal invasive mini-rail external fixation for surgical treatment of calcaneal fractures
Authors: Cala Mario , Perurena Melissa , Jhanji Sidharath , Sy Edgar Francis
Published: June 2022

The purpose of this study is to evaluate and promote the application of percutaneous minimal invasive uniplanar mini-rail external fixation for definitive fixation for displaced calcaneal fractures. This technique has been promoted to avoid soft tissue complications commonly seen with calcaneal open reduction internal fixation, and allows to apply skeletal traction and fracture reduction through ligamentotaxis with percutaneous fixation of the posterior facet fragments without the need to delay surgery secondary to edema. ​In this retrospective study, application of four 3.0mm stainless steel partially threaded half pins were applied across an intra-articular calcaneal fracture, 2 proximal and two distal, allowing for longitudinal traction and stabilization following reduction. Clinical outcomes were determined with a minimal 12-month follow up and a American Orthopedic Foot and Ankle Score (AOFAS) hindfoot score questionnaire. We evaluated and surgically managed 21 patients who presented to the emergency department with closed calcaneal fractures in a 6-year period, beginning from the year 2014 to 2020 with mini-rail fixation. Of the 21 patients, 12 (57%) participated in this study and were also evaluated by physical examination. Regarding patient satisfaction with minimal invasive percutaneous mini-rail fixation, patients reported an average AOFAS score of 82.1, 91% (11/12 patients) and were able to return to work, and only 1 patient required an additional surgery. The clinical results are comparable with traditional open reduction internal fixation with no soft tissue disruption, avoidance of internal fixation plates/screws, and allows for early mobilization.
Initially unidentified soft tissue injuries in the setting of rearfoot and ankle fractures: A pair of case reports
Authors: Cooperman Steven , Shaw Tracie , Salibian Raffi
Published: June 2022

Posterior tibial (PT) tendon entrapment and superior peroneal retinaculum injuries are among the most common soft tissue injuries to occur in the setting of rearfoot and ankle trauma. Unfortunately, these injuries may go unidentified in the acute setting, leading to the potential need for additional surgical intervention and worse patient outcomes. Two such cases are presented in this paper with the purpose of bringing awareness to the frequency of these injuries and to provide imaging examples to aid the clinician in making the initial diagnosis.
Increase in Cost and Delays in Construction
Authors: Sankar S. Divya , Shashikanth Dr.K. , Mahender S.
Published: June 2022

Taking place a number of varieties of constructional plans, cost as well as schedule overruns happening owing towards extensive reasons. Presently, in constructional industry, scheduling being existent very significantly for lowering as well as controlling the delaying of constructional projects. Using scheduling directly above an expecting or else allowing time otherwise cost i.e. mostly, constructional delaying now in India remains assorted. In place of attaining desires of new familiarized fiscal principle of the Indian Government, infrastructure transporting progression accurately public highways developments are remaining as the most important device. Going on with ineffective performance of the constructional project w.r.t. timing, costing and quality which remains straight exposing near constructional project towards schedules delaying, costs overrun then scarcity of quality complications, the consequence of these constructional industries as well as it‟s influencing by taking place the nation-wide budget, worries remained raising frequently. The study aim remains towards identifying life-threatening factors which affects costing overrun then delay by means of recognizing with questionnaires surveying likewise the analysing, frequency is via by means of SPSS software now in constructional firm. In this study, the foremost vital factors effecting the costing overrun as well as delay in the constructional firms are delaying in quality assurance, accident during construction, delay in shifting, late issue of instruction, unclear and inadequate, delay due to subsurface andconflicts among parties. Likewise, they remain lacking communications in project executions, absence of skilled staff in the owner‟s and contractor‟s teams in that order. On behalf of avoiding as well as disabling consequences negatively, these factors are the approvals taking place on the act of highway projects publicly. The analysis is done by using the software Statistical Package for Social Sciences Software Version 20. The study is helping towards identifying life-threatening factors meant for timing as well costing overruns then, by also finding explanations by recommending which factors are considered towards controlling.
Assessment of Nutritional Status and Its Determinants among Fewer than 5 Children in a Rural Area of Southern India
Authors: Nirmalson Shini Preetha , Vijayakarthikeyan M
Published: June 2022

Background: Globally malnutrition possesses a double burden in the forms of undernutrition and obesity. The most adverse form of human deprivation is undernutrition among under five children. A child who is underweight may be stunted, wasted or both.

Objectives: To assess the nutritional status of under-five children and to identify the determinants of nutritional status among under-five children.

Materials and Methods: This is a community based cross-sectional, analytical study conducted on 330 under-five children from a rural area of Salem district of Tamilnadu. Simple random sampling was used to select the study participants. Data was collected using a pre tested semi-structured questionnaire containing socio-demographic particulars, details pertaining to the mother, details pertaining to the child and anthropometric measurements. Data was entered in MS Excel and analysed using SPSS version 20.

Results: In this study, majority 60% of them were males. Around 16.4%, 26.4% and 32% of Under 5 children were underweight, wasted and stunted respectively. During the last 1 year about 33.6% and 73.6% had history of acute diarrhoeal infection and acute respiratory tract infection. Variables significantly associated with underweight, stunting and wasting were female gender, nourishment of mother, exclusive breastfeeding (p value < 0.05). Underweight was significantly associated (p value < 0.05) with wasting and stunting.

Conclusion: Stunting and wasting rates were higher compared to the National and regional rates given inNFHS-5 data. Proper care of the girl child, frequent sensitization of the mothers regarding the nutrition of their children by community health workers and early diagnosis and treatment of infection are some measures that can be adopted to combat the problem of undernutrition in the locality.
A Preliminary Survey on the Oral Manifestation of COVID-19 in the First and Second Waves in Bhubaneswar, City of Odisha, India
Authors: Bhuyan Ruchi , Bhuyan Sanat Kumar , Mohanty Jatindra Nath , Panda Nihar Ranjan , Bhuyan Varsha , Ojha Priyadarshini , Priyadarshini Pallavi , Sahoo Gangadhar
Published: June 2022

Background: In both waves of COVID-19 infections, loss of taste was noted in a disproportionately high number of individuals. However, there is a considerable risk of dental disease during and after COVID -19 infections.

Aim: Our aim here is to study the oral manifestation of the COVID -19 infections and make a comparison of the severity of presentation in the second wave with the first wave among the general population in Bhubaneswar, city of Odisha, India.

Methods: A detailed online questionnaire was developed focusing on the oral manifestation during both the waves using Google forms.

Results: Out of a total of 380 RT PCR positive cases, 91/169 and 167/211 cases with oral manifestation were obtained in the first and second waves, respectively. We found 41 (24.26 %) in the first wave and 63 (29.85 %) in the second wave of patients with oral manifestations over the age of 50. Patients receiving oxygen or using a ventilator were found to be 15 (8.9 %) in the first wave and 59 (28%) in the second wave.

Conclusion: This is the first study to evaluate the correlation of oral infection with COVID 19 in different waves. This difference could be correlated with the virulence of viruses with mutated strains.
KAP Survey: Does It Really Measure Knowledge, Attitudes and Practices?
Authors: Patel Prakash
Published: June 2022

Knowledge, attitude, and practice (KAP) surveys are widely used to gather information from people in India as well as in other countries. However, there is rarely any discussion about the usefulness of KAP surveys and various challenges of conducting surveys and interpretation of results in different settings. The purpose of this article is to highlight the use of KAP surveys in understanding and researching health-related knowledge, attitudes, and behaviours, as well as to identify some of the primary obstacles that KAP surveys face.
PENGARUH STRES KERJA DAN BEBAN KERJA TERHADAP TURNOVER INTENTION KARYAWAN PADA PT. SUNGGONG LOGISTICS JAKARTA
Authors: Muslim Muhammad
Published: June 2022

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui apakah Stres Kerja Dan Beban Kerja secara bersama-sama dan parsial berpengaruh Terhadap Turnover Intention Karyawan Pada PT. Sunggong Logistics Jakarta. Metode Penelitian yang akan digunakan adalah metode penelitian asosiatif. Populasi dalam penelitian ini berjumlah 110 orang karyawan. Teknik pengambilan sampel adalah Non Probability Sampling dengan teknik sampling jenuh. Dari Uji F menunjukkan bahwa Stres Kerja Dan Beban Kerja secara bersama-sama berpengaruh terhadap Turnover Intention Karyawan Pada PT. Sunggong Logistics Jakarta. Dari Uji T menunjukkan Stres Kerja dan Beban Kerja secara parsial berpengaruh terhadap Turnover Intention Karyawan Pada PT. Sunggong Logistics Jakarta.