bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
A Study on Physicians' Adherence to Joint National Committee Guidelines for Hypertension
Authors: Bhaskara Nagavaishnavi Venkata , Andra Ravi Kiran , Bhat Medha , Mithun Reddy K. K. , Shankar Ravi , Diwakar Amogh , Nadig Pratibha D.
Published: March 2022

Background:

Increased blood pressure (BP) is the second leading risk factor for death and disability globally according to the Global Burden of Disease Study. Therefore, various guidelines have been issued. The American College of Cardiology/American Heart Association issued guidelines and Joint National Committee (JNC) 7 and JNC 8 guidelines, which were laid down by the JNC are a few guidelines for hypertension (HTN) management. Many countries have not implemented effective public policies to prevent and control HTN.

Objective:

The objective of this study was to assess the number of physicians' adherent to JNC 7, JNC 8, and AHA guidelines when prescribing medications to patients. In addition, the efficacy of the medications, trends in prescribing medications, and adverse drug reactions that a few patients presented with were assessed.

Materials and Methods:

A cross-sectional, questionnaire-based observational study was conducted on hospitalized hypertensive patients in a tertiary care hospital in South India. Data were collected on a detailed interview basis after receiving an informed consent based on a specific set of preformulated questions. The sample size was met, and the obtained data were analyzed appropriately using the SPSS software version 21. Results: Seventy two patients had diabetes and/or CKD along with hypertension out of 198 patients who participated in the study. Maximum number of prescriptions were adherant to JNC 8 and the least were observed with AHA guidelines. The blood pressure was more controlled in those patients where physicians were adherant to guidelines. The most commonly prescribed drugs were Calcium channel blockers followed by Angiotensin receptor blockers, beta blockers and ACEinhibitors. Adverse drug reactions were seen in only 5 patients

Conclusion:

The overall adherence to antihypertensive medications guidelines by physicians in India is only modest and much lesser when comorbidities are associated. There is a need to build awareness. Further the antihypertensive classes of medications currently recommended appear to be efficacious and safe.
Sepsis-Associated Acute Kidney Injury and the Need for Renal Replacement Therapy
Authors: Jha Vijoy Kumar , Mahapatra Debasish
Published: March 2022

Sepsis associated acute kidney injury is a very common complication and carries unacceptable mortality in the setting of critical illness. Physicians should be very prompt to recognise it an an eartly stage, as providing supporting care early will limit further insults to the kidney. By the time patients seek medical attention, acute kidney injury has already happened. Microvascular dysfunction, inflammation, and metabolic reprogramming are three mechanisms that have been proposed to explain the pathophysiology of acute kidney injury associated with sepsis. The role of early renal replacement therapy /blood purification technique is still controversial. We need more studies to better understand the complex pathophysiology of this complication and translate these findings into potential treatment strategies. In this review, new definitions of sepsis and acute kidney injury, risk factors, pathophysiology and management strategies of sepsis- associated acute kidney injury are being discussed.
Incorporation of the Humanities Component in the Medical Curriculum
Authors: Shrivastava Saurabh RamBihariLal , Shrivastava Prateek Saurabh
Published: March 2022

In the current setup, the delivery of medical education primarily targets the scientific and technical domain with minimal consideration about the humanity aspect. The training offered to the medical students as a part of humanity helps them to acquire the skills to make ethical decisions, keeping the interests of the patients, family members, and the community in mind. An extensive search of all materials related to the topic was carried out in the PubMed search engine and the Medical Council of India website. A total of 15 articles were selected based on the suitability with the current review objectives. The introduction of medical humanities in the curriculum can be either done in the form of integration across the different professional years or it can be kept optional for the students. It is quite obvious that mere exposing students to medical humanities will not deliver the desired outcomes unless they are being assessed as well to measure the learning. In conclusion, the training offered to the medical students during their course not only targets clinical judgment but even humane judgment. Humanities is an integral aspect of patient care and it is high time that it is integrated within the curriculum based on the well-formulated educational objectives and a comprehensive assessment framework.
Refractory Thrombotic Thrombocytopenic Purpura Treated Successfully with Monoclonal Antibody (Rituximab)
Authors: Prusty B. Saroj Kumar , Ramineni Kiran Kumar , Reddy G. Krishna Mohan , Annavarajula Sashi Kiran , Momin Majed Abdul Basit
Published: March 2022

Thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura (TTP) is a nonimmune, microangiopathic hemolytic anemia, associated with thrombocytopenia, fever, neurologic, or renal dysfunction. Plasma exchange (PEX) with or without steroids constitutes first-line therapy in TTP. However, a subset of the patients may be refractory to PEX. Rituximab appears to be an alternative effective therapy for refractory or relapsing TTP. Here, we report a case of TTP in a 43-year-old female presented with fever, generalized weakness, headache, vomiting, and ecchymotic patches over forearms and upper chest for 7 days along with one episode of seizure. The laboratory evaluation revealed severe thrombocytopenia, anemia, and indirect hyperbilirubinemia with peripheral blood smear showing schistocytes (fragmented red blood cells). Initial therapy with multiple PEXs along with parenteral corticosteroids resulted in only minimal improvement of platelet count. Subsequently, rituximab was administered which helped in normalization of platelet count and overall clinical improvement. This case highlights the importance of timely utilization of second-line drugs such as rituximab in refractory TTP.
Takayasu Arteritis in Young Female a Case Report
Authors: Umakanth A. V. , Biradar Sangram
Published: March 2022

Takayasu arteritis (TA) is a systemic inflammatory large vessel vasculitis. Here, we report a rare case of 18-year-old female with complaints of upper and lower limb pain with blackish discoloration along the veins. During hospital stay, she developed breathlessness and limb pain limiting her daily activities. As her right lower limb peripheral pulses were feeble lower limb and abdominal Doppler was performed which showed thrombosis of right common femoral and superficial artery thrombosis and concentric thickening of theaorta, celiac trunk, and superior mesenteric artery, respectively. Computed tomography aortogram supported Doppler findings and two-dimensional echo showed pulmonary artery hypertension and dilated right chambers of the heart. She was started on systemic steroids and anticoagulation to which she fairly responded and she was discharged with maintenance steroids. Hence, we suggest early and prompt diagnosis of TA in young females can improve the condition and reduce the sufferings.
Original Antigenic Sin in Dengue - Hoskins Effect
Authors: Kamath Vasantha , Olakkengil Nisha Davy
Published: March 2022

Dengue is a mosquito-borne viral infection found in tropical and subtropical climates worldwide, mostly in urban and semiurban areas. The virus responsible for causing dengue is called dengue virus. There are four dengue virus serotypes, implying that it is possible to be infected four times. While many dengue virus infections produce only mild illness, occasionally, this develops into potentially lethal complications, called severe dengue, dengue hemorrhagic fever, and dengue shock syndrome. Currently, there is no specific treatment for dengue/severe dengue. Due to a rise in mortality rates associated with dengue hemorrhagic fever, severe dengue, and dengue shock syndrome, a better understanding of the reason behind dengue hemorrhagic fever is required. Hence, in this article, we further describe the original antigenic sin in dengue and how the occurrence of Hoskins effect is a major determinant factor for the progression to dengue hemorrhagic fever.
Quality of Sleep Among Clinical Medical Students of Bayero University, Kano, Nigeria
Authors: Ahmadu Ibrahim , Garba Nuhu Abubakar , Abubakar Muhammad Shakur , Ibrahim Umma Abdulsalam , Gudaji Mustapha , Umar Musa Usman , Michael Godpower Chinedu , Igoche Peter David , Asani Mustafa O. , Aliyu Ibrahim
Published: March 2022

Background:

Sleep deprivation and disruptions are associated with both psychological and physiological disorders. Medical students have an increased risk for sleep deprivation. This study aimed to determine the quality of sleep among clinical medical students of Bayero University Kano (BUK).

Materials and Methods:

This is a cross-sectional study that was conducted between February and March 2019 among clinical students of BUK. The data were obtained using sociodemographic questionnaire as well as the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI) and Epworth Sleepiness Scale (ESS) self-administered questionnaires. Two hundred questionnaires were administered to the students in their 4th, 5th, and 6th academic year. SPSS version 20 was used for the statistical analysis of the data collected.

Results:

A total of 181 questionnaires were completed out of the 200 that were administered, making a response rate of 90.5%. There were 114 males (63%) and 67 females (37%), giving a male-to-female ratio of 1.7:1, which is in keeping with the gender distribution of the students. The mean age (± standard deviation) of the students was 23.8 ± 2.9 years. The overall poor sleep quality was found to be 53.0% based on the PSQI, whereas the overall excessive daytime sleepiness was found to be 38.3% using the ESS. Poor sleep quality was found to be 61.1%, 51.7%, and 42.9% among the students in the 4th, 5th, and 6th academic years, respectively (P = 0.14). Excessive daytime sleepiness was found to be 45.8%, 41.7%, and 22.9% among the students in the 4th, 5th, and 6th academic years, respectively (P = 0.03).

Conclusion:

The prevalence of poor sleep quality is high among the clinical students of BUK.
Rare Cause of Obliteration of the Cardiophrenic Angle
Authors: Chitnis Aishwarya , Utpat Ketaki , Desai Unnati , Joshi Jyotsna , Bharmal Ramesh N.
Published: March 2022

The differential diagnosis of mediastinal masses encompasses a vast spectrum ranging from benign tumors to notorious malignancies. Mediastinal lipoma is a very rarely encountered mediastinal mass. It is usually an incidentally unearthed finding. It has a classical radiographic countenance. Knowledge of its existence and presentation aids early diagnosis and can avert unnecessary invasive investigations for alternative diagnosis. The radiographic picture of cardiophrenic obliteration may be seen in a number of heterogeneous conditions such as loculated pleural effusion, pericardial effusion, diaphragmatic hernias, or in certain mediastinal masses. However, mediastinal masses are rarely kept as a differential of this radiological presentation due to a lack of awareness. This leads to performance of invasive tests like thoracocentesis. We herein report an interesting case of mediastinal lipoma incidentally picked up during a chest radiograph done as a part of preoperative evaluation for an unrelated diagnosis. The chest radiograph exhibited a lesion with an obliteration of the right cardiophrenic angle.
A Longitudinal Study to Estimate Adverse Events Following Two Doses of COVID-19 Vaccination
Authors: Bobdey Saurabh , Sahu Rajesh , Yadav Arun Kumar , Kaushik SK , Sreekanth KS , Nagari Niharika , Koundinya Kunal
Published: March 2022

Background:

On March 30, 2020, coronavirus disease 19 was declared pandemic and many countries of the world started working on the development of vaccine soon after China released the genetic structure of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2. Drugs Controller General of India on January 3, 2021, accorded emergency use authorization to Oxford-AstraZeneca's ChAdOx1 nCoV-19 vaccine and vaccination drive commenced in India on January 16, 2021. The present study was conducted to determine the incidence adverse event following immunization (AEFI) among recipients of the first and second dose of the vaccine.

Materials and Methods:

A longitudinal descriptive study was conducted among 2529 vaccine beneficiaries who were asked about the side effects at 24 and 72 h after the first dose and second dose of vaccination with ChAdOx1 nCoV-19 vaccine. Passive surveillance was also done for 4 months.

Results:

AEFI was reported in 27.59%, 38.4%, and 19.96% of vaccines after both doses, first dose, and second dose, respectively. 14% did not report any AEFI with either dose of vaccine. Younger people had higher rates of AEFIs with both the doses. Pain at injection site and fever <102°F were the most common symptoms. Only three patients required admission after first dose and nil required admission after second dose, all three were discharged after 24 h observation without any complication or sequelae.

Conclusion:

The results of our study indicate that the vaccine has good safety profile and is recommended for use among 18–60 years. However, since majority of individuals in our study were young, studies may be undertaken in more than 60 years of age, persons with a history of allergy, and comorbidities to further evaluate safety profile of the vaccine among these groups of people.
Individual symptom visual analogue scale severity scores for determining EPOS guideline-based chronic rhinosinusitis disease control
Authors: Phillips K.M. , Singerman K.W. , Sedaghat A.R.
Published: March 2022

Background: The goal of this study was to determine how to translate visual analogue scale (VAS) symptom scores to the binary, descriptive symptom scales used in the European Position Paper on Rhinosinusitis and Nasal Polyps (EPOS) criteria for chronic rhinosinusitis (CRS) disease control. Methods: 309 CRS patients were recruited. All patients rated their burden of 5 symptoms (nasal blockage, rhinorrhea/postnasal drip, facial pain/pressure, smell loss, sleep disturbance or fatigue) using the binary EPOS descriptive symptom scales and a VAS (on a scale of 0 to 10). In addition, participants completed a 22-item Sinonasal Outcome Test (SNOT-22) and rated their overall CRS disease control as “controlled”, “partly controlled” or “uncontrolled”. Results: Symptom burdens measured by VAS, binary descriptive EPOS scale and SNOT-22 were associated with worsening CRS disease control reported by participants. Each symptom had a distinct VAS score cut-off that strongly predicted the uncontrolled option on the corresponding binary descriptive EPOS symptom scale. However, the predictive ability of VAS for rhinorrhea/ postnasal drip was disparately worse than the other 4 symptoms. When considering all symptom data simultaneously, a VAS score >3.5 strongly predicted the uncontrolled option on the corresponding binary descriptive EPOS symptom scale for all 5 symptoms. Conclusions: A VAS symptom score of >3.5 translates to the uncontrolled option in the binary, descriptive symptom scale of the EPOS control criteria. The rhinorrhea/postnasal drip descriptive symptom scale translates disparately worse to VAS scores and may be considered for revision in future criteria.
European symposium on precision medicine in allergy and airways diseases: report of the European Union parliament symposium (October 14, 2015)
Authors: Muraro A. , Fokkens W.J. , Pietikainen S. , Borrelli D. , Agache I. , Bousquet J. , Costigliola V. , Joos G. , Lund V.J. , Poulsen L.K. , Price D. , Rolland C. , Zuberbier T. , Hellings P.W.
Published: March 2022

On 14 October 2015, the European Academy of Allergy and Clinical Immunology (EAACI), the European Rhinologic Society (ERS) and the European Medical Association (EMA) organized a symposium in the European Parliament in Brussels on Precision Medicine in Allergy and Airways Diseases, hosted by MEP David Borrelli and with active participation of the European Respiratory Society (ERS), the European Federations of Allergy and Airways Diseases Patients Associations (EFA), the Global Allergy and Asthma European Network (Ga2len), Allergic Rhinitis and Its Impact on Asthma (ARIA) and the Respiratory Effectiveness Group (REG). MEP Sirpa Pietikainen, Chair of the European Parliament Interest Group on Allergy and Asthma, underlined the importance of the need for a better diagnostic and therapeutic approach for patients with Allergies and Chronic Airways Diseases, and encouraged a joint initiative to control the epidemic of Allergy and Asthma in Europe. The socio-economic impact of allergies and chronic airways diseases cannot be underestimated, as they represent the most frequently diagnosed chronic non-communicable diseases in the EU. Despite the fact that 30% of the total European population is nowadays suffering from allergies and asthma, more than half of these patients are deprived from adequate diagnosis and treatment. Precision Medicine represents a novel approach in medicine, embracing 4 key features: personalized care based on molecular, immunologic and functional endotyping of the disease, with participation of the patient in the decision making process of therapeutic actions, and taking into account predictive and preventive aspects of the treatment. Implementation of Precision Medicine into clinical practice may help to achieve the arrest of the Epidemic of Allergies and Chronic Airways Diseases. This report summarizes the key messages delivered during the symposium by the speakers, including the EU Commissioner for Health and Food Safety Vitenys Andriukaitis. The Commissioner underscored the need for optimal patient care in Europe, supporting joint action plans for disease prevention, patient empowerment and cost-effective treatment strategies leading to a better health status of European citizens.
TAUSIYAH PENDAKWAH DI YOUTUBE MENGENAI NIKAH SIRRI: INTERPRETASI DAN PENGAITAN HUKUM
Authors: Nur Mustofa Kholifatun
Published: March 2022

Youtube is one of the means to spread preaching tausiyah; through Youtube, people can access tausiyah anytime and anywhere. One of the discussions offered was a lecture delivered by Mamah Dedeh and Ustadz Abdul Somad (UAS) about sirri marriage. The author uses the two preachers to focus the discussion and theme. First, the author uses YouTube as a research source. Then this paper focuses on discussing how the preacher interprets the sirri marriage. Do tausiyah Mamah Dedeh and UAS convey sirri marriage by linking Islamic law and state law? The results of the author's search, Mamah Dedeh understands that the context of sirri marriages being carried out today is different from the sirri marriages applied by the prophet, sirri marriages carried out by the community today are marriages that are carried out secretly, even the conditions of marriage are not all fulfilled. So the marriage is invalid because it does not meet the requirements. Regarding the delivery of a lecture linking state law and Islamic law, Mamah Dedeh was firm in conveying that a marriage that meets the pillars and conditions is not enough. He emphasized that in Indonesia, there are regulations regarding the registration of marriages that protect women. Meanwhile, UAS does not link state law and Islamic law. UAS advises not to do unregistered marriages because there are many harmful effects for women.
Formulasi Sediaan Sabun Cair Dari Ekstrak Daun Bidara Arab (ziziphus spina-christi L)
Authors: Lestari Gina , Suciati Ike , Herlina Herlina
Published: March 2022

Daun bidara arab atau yang dikenal dengan nama ilmiah Ziziphus Spina-christi L. merupakan tanaman yang telah umum digunakan pada traditional chinese medice untuk mengobati infeksi kulit hal ini dikarenakan daun bidara arab memiliki kandungan alkaloid, flavonoid dan tanin yang berfungsi sebagai antibakteri. Sampel yang digunakan dalam penelitian adalah daun bidara arab yang di ekstraksi dengan cara maserasi kemudian diuap kan dengan water bath. Ekstrak dibuat dalam tiga formula (F1, F2, F3) dengan komposisi minyak zaitun, KOH, asam stearat, CMC, SLS, nipagin, nipasol, pengaroma, aquadest serta ekstrak daun bidara arab dengan variasi konsentrasi 1%, 3%, 5%. Evaluasi yang dilakukan yaitu uji organoleptis (bentuk, bau, warna), uji pH, uji tinggi busa, uji hedonik (bentuk, aroma, warna), uji viskositas. Hasil formulasi sedian sabun cair ekstrak daun bidara arab menunjukan bahwa daun bidara arab (Ziziphus Spina-christi L.) dapat di buat sabun cair dengan memvariasikan berbagai kadar ekstrak etanol daun bidara arab (Ziziphus Spina-christi L.) serta disimpulkan bahwa formula kedua adalah formula yang terbaik.
Pengaruh Media Puzzle Terhadap Hasil Belajar Pada Pembelajaran IPS Di Sekolah Dasar
Authors: Nurpratiwiningsih Laelia , Mumpuni Atikah
Published: March 2022

Peran guru dalam pemilihan media pembelajaran sangat penting, terutama terhadap hasil belajar peserta didik. Tujuan penelitian ini yaitu untuk mengetahui pengaruh media puzzle terhadap hasil belajar IPS di Sekolah Dasar. Jenis penelitian yang digunakan penelitian eksperimen. Populasi dalam penelitian ini adalah peserta didik kelas IV di SD Negeri Siwungkuk Pengambilan sampel dilakukan dengan cara random sampling. Teknik pengumpulan data dengan cara tes, observasi dan dokumentasi. Uji analisis dapat dilakukan dengan uji t-test dengan mengukur uji normalitas dan homogenitas terlebih dahulu. Berdasarkan hasil analisis menunjukkan bahwa tabel independent sample test pada hasil belajar peserta didik dapat diketahui bahwa nilai sig = 0,000 < 0,05. Hal ini membuktikan bahwa media pembelajaran puzzle dapat berpengaruh terhadap hasil belajar kognitif pada pembelajaran IPS di Sekolah Dasar. Jadi, dapat disimpulkan bahwa media puzzle ini dapat menjadi salah satu solusi dalam pembelajaran IPS di  SD khususnya pada materi peta.
ANALISIS PRINSIP KESANTUNAN DALAM DIALOG NARASI MATA NAJWA EPISODE COBA-COBA TATAP MUKA
Authors: Nursita Sely , Amala Rizqi Nur , Utomo Asep Purwo Yudi
Published: March 2022

Bahasa dijadikan sebagai alat komunikasi utama yang dilakukan oleh manusia dalam menjalani kehidupan. Komunikasi tersebut harus berjalan dengan menerapkan adanya prinsip kesantunan berbahasa, tak terkecuali dalam tuturan pada program televisi talkshow. Tujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui serta mendeskripsikan penggunaan prinsip kesantunan berbahasa dalam dialog narasi Mata Najwa episode “Coba-Coba Tatap Muka”. Metode yang digunakan dalam penelitian kali ini ialah dengan metode deskriptif kualitatif. Dengan teknik pengumpulan data berupa metode simak dan penulisan. Sumber data diperoleh dari data lisan yang berwujud tuturan dalam seri diskusi Najwa Shihab dengan para narasumbernya dengan memperhatikan kaidah prinsip kesantunan berbahasa. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa terdapat prinsip kesantunan berbahasa yang dibuktikan dengan ditemukannya pematuhan maksim-maksim prinsip kesantunan berbahasa. Ditemukan data sebanyak 22 maksim prinsip kesantunan berbahasa yang terbagi atas maksim kebijaksanaan sebanyak 4 tuturan, maksim kedermawaan sebanyak 3 tuturan, maksim penghargaan sebanyak 3 tuturan, maksim kesederhanaan sebanyak 3 tuturan, maksim pemufakatan sebanyak 5 tuturan, dan maksim kesimpatian sebanyak 4 tuturan. Penelitian ini diharapkan mampu dipahami oleh pembaca dan dijadikan sebagai sumber informasi atau rujukan untuk melakukan penelitian prinsip kesantunan berbahasa ke depannya.
THE USE OF AUGMENTED REALITY IN TEACHING GEOGRAPHY AT PRIMARY LEVEL
Authors: Rellia Maria
Published: March 2022

The present paper focuses on the contribution of CLIL and Augmented Reality (AR) while teaching Geography to the students of the 4th grade of a Primary School. Towards this goal, two different teaching interventions have been carried out to two groups of school students (46 students in total), at an Experimental Primary School in Piraeus, Greece. The first group was taught Geography in English, through the CLIL approach (teaching a foreign language through content), making use of Augmented Reality applications, while the second group was taught Geography the traditional way, without the use of Technology. Data analysis showed a significant improvement regarding the learning outcomes of the first group, while students’ positive attitude towards using digital applications was also examined.
 

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SKILLS NEED OF BUSINESS EDUCATORS FOR UTILISATION OF SYNCHRONOUS INSTRUCTIONAL STRATEGY IN TEACHING BUSINESS EDUCATION COURSES IN COLLEGES OF EDUCATION IN SOUTH-SOUTH NIGERIA
Authors: Akpan Nsini A. , Eminue Uduonyi O. , Onyebueke Juliet O. , Ogbang Dominic E.
Published: March 2022

The main purpose of the study was to determine skills need of Business Educators for utilisation of synchronous instructional strategy in teaching Business Education courses in Colleges of Education in South-South Nigeria. Three specific objectives and three research questions were raised, while three hypotheses were formulated to guide this study. This study adopted a descriptive survey research design. The population of the study was 276 respondents made up of 164 Business Educators and 112 Computer Education lecturers from 10 State Colleges of Education in South-South Nigeria. The sample of the study was 163 respondents made up of 97 Business Educators and 66 Computer Education lecturers from 10 State Colleges of Education in South-South Nigeria. Convenient sampling technique was adopted to select respondents for the study. The researcher developed instrument titled Skills Need for Utilisation of Synchronous Instructional Strategy Questionnaire (SNUSIS) was used to obtain data for the study. The instrument was face validated by three research experts in University of Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria. The internal consistency reliability of the instrument was determined using Cronbach Alpha which yielded a coefficient of 0.81. The data collected were analysed using Mean and Improvement Need Index to answer the research questions, while hypotheses were tested using t-test at 0.05 level of significance. The results revealed that there is no significant difference in the Mean rating of Computer Education Lecturers and Business Educators in word processing skills need for utilisation of synchronous instructional strategy in teaching Business Education courses in Colleges of Education in South-South Nigeria. The findings also revealed that there is a significant difference between the Mean rating of Computer Education Lecturers and Business Educators in spreadsheet and PowerPoint skills need for utilisation of synchronous instructional strategy in teaching Business Education courses in Colleges of Education in South-South Nigeria. It is therefore recommended that management of Colleges of Education should provide opportunity for Business Educators to undertake more training on word processing, spreadsheet and PowerPoint through Seminars, workshops and conferences to enhance their ability to utilise synchronous instructional strategy in teaching Business Education courses in Colleges of Education in South-South Nigeria.

 

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PARTICIPATION OF UNIVERSITY STUDENTS IN NON-FORMAL LIFELONG LEARNING PROGRAMS: TYPES OF PROGRAMS, REASONS FOR PARTICIPATION AND THE IMPORTANCE OF LEARNING OUTCOMES IN THEIR STUDENT, PROFESSIONAL, PERSONAL, AND SOCIAL LIFE
Authors: Pavlis-Korres Maria
Published: March 2022

In the context of lifelong learning, non-formal education programs are increasingly gaining ground, as they both address weaknesses in the formal education system and help learners respond to new demands that arise in the course of their lives. The present study investigates, through a qualitative approach, the participation of 97 students of the Department of Early Childhood Education (Aristotle University of Thessaloniki) in non-formal adult education programs. Our findings indicate that all students do participate in non-formal education programs, selecting the programs mainly related to education that will complement and facilitate their university studies, as well as enhance their formal and substantive qualifications as early childhood educators. In addition, they participate in programs to make creative use of their leisure time, to create and develop their social networks, but also for the joy of learning something new. Regarding the importance of the learning outcomes they acquire, students focus mainly on attitudes and skills, making it clear that in addition to instrumental knowledge, they also anticipate the acquisition of communicative and emancipatory knowledge.

 

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PARENTING STYLES AS DETERMINANT OF SEXUAL BEHAVIOUR OF IN-SCHOOL ADOLESCENTS IN SOUTH EAST NIGERIA
Authors: Chigbu Eberechukwu Francisca , Ofojebe Edna Nkechi , Nnadi Grace Chinyere , Uzoekwe H. E. , Mokwelu Blessing Obianuju
Published: March 2022

This study examined the relationship between parenting style and sexual behaviour of in-school adolescents in the South East Zone of Nigeria. The population of this study comprised 137, 095 in-school adolescents in senior secondary II in public secondary schools. The sample of the study was 1200 senior secondary II in-school adolescents. Three research questions and one hypothesis were formulated for the study and the study adopted a correlation survey design. Two instruments, namely: Parenting Style Questionnaire (PSQ) with a reliability coefficient of 0.66; and Sexual Behaviour Questionnaire (SBQ) with a reliability coefficient of 0.78 were developed by the researcher and used for data collection in the study. The research questions in the study were answered using mean, standard deviation, simple regression analysis while t-test and multiple regression analysis was used to test the hypotheses at 0.05 level of significance. The result obtained indicated that the parenting styles to which in-school adolescents were exposed are authoritative, authoritarian and permissive. In-school adolescents’ sexual behaviour in South East Nigeria are an attraction to their opposite sex and enjoying sexual intercourse under the influence of alcohol, among others; There exists a direct positive relationship between parenting styles and sexual behaviour of adolescents and a weak variation in sexual behaviour of adolescents is attributed to parenting style; inference drawn from hypothesis one indicated that parenting style has no significant relationship with the sexual behaviour of in-school adolescents. Based on the findings, the researcher recommended among others, that more counsellors should be employed, retained and empowered to help in-school adolescents regulate their engagement with peers and sexual behaviour.
 

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EXPLORING THE REASONS OF ACADEMIC PROBATION AMONG PRIVATE UNIVERSITY STUDENTS IN BANGLADESH
Authors: Jony Md. Solaiman
Published: March 2022

A significant number of private university students are placed on academic probation, especially in their first year and many of them hardly succeed in their future academic careers. Students on academic probation are more probable to face numerous academic difficulties, are unfortunately more likely to drop out of the university. Therefore, it is imperative to identify the students who end up on academic probation and the reasons of academic probation. Hence, this study was conducted to determine the reasons of academic probation among the students at a private university in Bangladesh. A semi-structured questionnaire was designed to categorize different reasons of academic probation like various academic concerns, personal concerns, study practices, preferences in learning techniques and learning materials etc. In the study, responses from a total number of 344 probation students from different semesters were collected. The results of this study revealed poor study habits and lack of seriousness in studies; weak writing and presentation skills; difficulty in understanding the English language; previous weak academic background; difficulty with test/ exam taking; wrong course or study subject selection; poor interaction with teachers; unfamiliar with grading system; irregular in class attendance and lack of academic goal setting; health problems; family problem; residential issues, too much involvement with unimportant and unnecessary activities, lack of self-motivation are the identified accusable reasons by the probation students. The findings may help the university authority to design and administer the required academic and non-academic support programs for the probation students to retain the number of dropout students.
 

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TASK DELEGATION AND COMPLETION CHECKLIST (TDCC) IN SCIENCE RESEARCH TEAM PROJECT
Authors: Corpuz-Abenoja Metchie Mae R.
Published: March 2022

The study determined whether Task Delegation and Completion Checklist (TDCC) promoted students’ active involvement in Science Research Team Project. A mixed-method research design was utilized in this study and a total of 32 Grade 12 STEM students of Trento National High School, S.Y. 2018-2019 served as the respondents. With the use of TDCC in achieving students’ main task, results revealed that there was a high level of involvement and the participation of students is complete, even beyond active participation. This implied that the checklist did not give room for free riders in a team. Hence, it allowed students to be involved through delegated subtasks and valued the sense of completion for the team. The emerged themes in Focus Group Discussion (FGD) on the topics of attributes and benefits gained with the use of TDCC were all positive and useful for the students themselves. Generally, the use of TDCC promoted students’ involvement in Research Teams from whichever group, either belonged to Biology, Chemistry, or Physics. It is recommended that research advisers will consider the use of TDCC for students in research team projects, as well as to teachers handling different learning areas that maximize group works to promote student involvement in a team.
 

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PHYSICAL ACTIVITY, PHYSICAL EDUCATION, AND HEALTH BENEFITS IN CHILDREN AND ADOLESCENTS
Authors: Tambalis Konstantinos D.
Published: March 2022

Physical activity (PA) has a wide range of benefits during childhood and adolescence including maintenance of energy balance and consequently a healthy weight healthy growth, development of the cardiorespiratory and musculoskeletal system, avoidance of cardiovascular disease risk factors (e.g. hypertension, dyslipidemia, diabetes), and the opportunity for social interaction and academic achievement. Also, there is strong evidence that PA is important for children’s psychological well-being. These benefits remain unchanged in children of all body mass index categories (e.g. normal, overweight, and obese), and are also independent of gender, age, and health status. Children and adolescents with lower PA levels have a higher prevalence of psychological and emotional distress. In contrast, PA provides an important medium for children and adolescents to be successful and this helps to improve self-esteem, social wellbeing, and self-perceptions of body image and competence. Moreover, children with higher PA levels are also more likely to have better cognitive functioning. The health benefits provided by PA have been observed in several health domains and can be generally placed into three categories: (a) mental, social, and PA benefits during childhood/adolescence; (b) health benefits of childhood PA that carry over to adulthood and; (c) PA ‘track’ from childhood to adulthood. Because of limitations in the scientific evidence data, it is not achievable to draw definitive conclusions relating to the optimal doses of PA needed to create health benefits in separate health outcomes. Nonetheless, worldwide recommendations proposed that significant health benefits can be expected to build up to most children and adolescents who participate in 60 or more minutes of moderate to vigorous PA, per day. Moreover, must be included specific types of PA in an overall PA pattern to add comprehensive health benefits.

 

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A Green Economy Model for India: Technical Summary of Methods and Data Used
Authors: Golechha Arpan , Raman Anisha , Srivastava Aman , Bassi Andrea , Pallaske Georg
Published: March 2022

The green economy model for India is a system dynamics model that has been customized to the national context in the structure of the model and input data. It also takes into account the key priorities for the country, incorporating primary and allied sectors affecting climate change at the national level. The model has been developed jointly by World Resources Institute India and KnowlEdge Srl (Switzerland); it is based on a Green Economy Model (GEM) published by Andrea M. Bassi (Bassi 2015). The GEM has also been used in other countries to explore low-carbon development pathways; the model is customized to the context in which it is applied. The model is intended to provide tools for making informed policy decisions that would take India to a low-carbon development pathway. This technical note focuses on the structure of the model, the motivation behind developing it, and the data and assumptions accompanying it.
RELATIONSHIP OF SUBJECT PREPARATION AND MOTIVATION OF STUDENTS IN THE PROCESS OF PROFESSIONAL SELF-ORIENTATION
Authors: Papoyan V.R. , Galstyan A. S. , Sargsyan D. Yu.
Published: March 2022

The article is dedicated to the psychological assessment of students' professional self-orientation, the purpose of which is to study the correlation between their own knowledge, desires and professional relevance. The article summarizes the results of 395 the study showing that the surveyed respondents (70 people) are highly motivated, independent and their life decisions are specific. However, their concepts of choosing a profession are weak due to their knowledge, faithful desires and preferences. It was obvious that many of the students who were on the threshold of choosing a profession had no idea about the professions. The data obtained allow us to conclude that students do not get efficient awareness of professions at the relevant stages of training, this, in its turn makes the choice and professional self-orientation difficult.
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Authors: Stepanyan A.A.
Published: March 2022

The approaches about manager’s personal qualities in modern society are discussed in the article. The article discusses various scientific approaches to the personal qualities of leaders in modern society. The aim of our study was to determine the criteria for a successful leader, which will be relevant and practical in our society. 419 As part of the study, an expert survey was carried out, which was carried out using the questionnaire we compiled to determine the important personal qualities of the leader. The results of the study will evaluate successful leaders to determine patterns in the process of professional development.
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Authors: Մանուկյան Հ.Վ.
Published: March 2022

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ԱՆՁԻ ՀՈԳԵԲԱՆԱԿԱՆ ԱՆՎՏԱՆԳՈՒԹՅՈՒՆՆ ԱՇԽԱՏԱՆՔԱՅԻՆ ՄԻՋԱՎԱՅՐԻ ՓՈՓՈԽՄԱՆ ԿՈՆՏԵՔՍՏՈՒՄ
Authors: Պապոյան Վ․ Ռ․ , Զուրաբյան Ա. Մ.
Published: March 2022

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ԿՅԱՆՔԻ ԴԺՎԱՐ ԻՐԱՎԻՃԱԿՆԵՐՈՒՄ ՔՈՓԻՆԳ ՌԱԶՄԱՎԱՐՈՒԹՅԱՆ ԵՎ ՄԱՍՆԱԳԻՏԱԿԱՆ ԱՅՐՄԱՆ ՓՈԽԿԱՊԱԿՑՎԱԾՈՒԹՅՈՒՆԸ ՄԱՆԿԱՎԱՐԺՆԵՐԻ ՄՈՏ
Authors: Ավագիմյան Հ․ Ռ․ , Մալումյան Տ․ Զ․
Published: March 2022

Ուսումնասիրության նպատակն է պարզել մանկավարժների մասնա- գիտական այրման մակարդակը, սթրեսային իրավիճակներին դիմակայելու քոփինգ ռազմավարությունները, ինչպես նաեւ՝ մասնագիտական այրման մակարդակի եւ նախընտրելի քոփինգ վարքի միջեւ կապի առկայությունը։ Հետազոտության ընտրանքն են կազմել հանրապետության տարբեր մարզերի 106 մանկավարժներ։ Կիրառված մեթոդիկաների արդյունքում, հետազոտա- կան տվյալների վերլուծության հիման վրա, մանկավարժների մասնա- գիտական ան եւ նախընտրելի քոփինգ ռազմավարությունների միջեւ հաստատվել է կապ։
КОГНИТИВНЫЕ АСПЕКТЫ ПРЕДСТАВЛЕНИЙ И ПСИХОЭМОЦИОНАЛЬНОЕ СОСТОЯНИЕ СТУДЕНЧЕСКОЙ МОЛОДЕЖИ В ПЕРИОД ДИСТАНЦИОННОГО ОБУЧЕНИЯ В УСЛОВИЯХ ПАНДЕМИИ
Authors: Берберян А.С.
Published: March 2022

В статье рассматриваются психолого-педагогические аспекты дистанционного обучения в системе высшего образования в условиях пандемии. Методологическая основа нашего исследования - концеп- туальные основы профессионального становления личности и деятельности (К.С. Абульханова-Славская, Б.Г. Ананьев, А.Г. Асмолов, С.Д.Смирнов), развития современных информационно-коммуни- кационных технологий (А. А. Андреев, Е. С. Полат, М. Ю. Бухаркина, М. В. Моисеева и др.); психоэмоциональных состояний личности (К.Изард, Г.Селье), а также положения гуманистической психологии (А. Маслоу, К. Роджерса и др.). Рассмотрены специфика дистанционного обучения, преимущества и недостатки обучения для субъектов образовательной деятельности в условиях пандемии. Важное значение приобретает исследование адаптированности и регуляции стресса студентов в целях поиска и выявления возможностей для эффективного. Цель исследования - изучение когнитивных аспектов представлений и психоэмоциональных состояний личности студентов в период дистанционного обучения в условиях пандемии. Основные методы исследования – анализ научной литературы, анкетирование, тестирование субъектов образовательной деятельности относительно различных аспектов онлайн-обучения в условиях пандемии, выявление их представлений. На основе результатов эмпирического исследования проводится интерпретация данных и делаются выводы.
ПСИХОЛОГИЧЕСКИЕ ПАРАМЕТРЫ СОЦИАЛЬНОЙ УСТАНОВКИ (АТТИТЮДА) В ОТНОШЕНИИ ВАКЦИНАЦИИ ОТ COVID-19
Authors: Ениколопов С.Н. , Бойко О.М. , Медведева Т.И. , Воронцова О.Ю. , Казьмина О.Ю.
Published: March 2022

Целью исследования было изучение психологических переменных, связанных с социальными установками в отношении преодоления пандемии путём вакцинации. Материалами исследования стали данные интернет-опроса 1336 человек. Методы: использовались опросники SCL- 90-R, CTI, COPE, «Моральные дилеммы», аттитюд оценивался по вопросу «В чем Вы видите решение проблемы пандемии COVID-19». Полученные ответы в соответствии с активностью субъекта были условно разделены на два блока: «вакцинация»/«преодоление ситуации с помощью внешних обстоятельств». К первому типу был отнесён ответ «вакцинация», второй вариант включал в себя такие ответы как «само пройдёт», «найдут лекарство», «сформируется коллективный иммунитет». Результаты: аттитюд «вакцинация» более характерен для мужчин, связан представ- лением об опасности COVID-19 и со страхом за себя и других, с более тщательным соблюдением противоэпидемических правил, потребностью в творчестве, низкой паранояльностью, низким ощущением безна- дёжности будущего, менее выраженными показателями категорического мышления (CTI). В области копинг стратегий данная социальная установка положительно коррелирует с планированием, концентрацией на эмоциях, с использованием инструментальной и эмоциональной социальной под- держки. Также отмечаются положительные связи с личностными выборами в методике «Моральные дилеммы».

Выводы: представления о вакцинации как о решении проблемы пандемии COVID-19 связаны с проактивной личностной социальной позицией и наличием психических ресурсов в области психического состояния, и в плане имеющихся стратегий совладания и переработки информации.
СУВЕРЕННОСТЬ ПСИХОЛОГИЧЕСКОГО ПРОСТРАНСТВА ЛИЧНОСТИ В ПОЛУЗАКРЫТОЙ УЧЕБНОЙ ГРУППЕ: ЛИЧНОСТНЫЕ И ГРУППОВЫЕ ФАКТОРЫ
Authors: Тарасов С.В. , Дробышева Т.В.
Published: March 2022

В исследовании рассматривается вопрос о сохранении психологической приватности личности в условиях полузакрытой группы как показателе ее субъектных качеств. Целью исследования стало выяв- ление вклада социально-психологических характеристик (личностных и групповых) в регрессионную модель суверенности психологического пространства в группе курсантов военного вуза. Результаты показали, что суверенность психологического пространства обусловлена больше со- циально-психологическими (ценностные ориентации, мотив поступления и выбора профессии в будущем, представления о своей группе), чем групповыми (групповая сплоченность, социометрический статус, групповые нормы) характеристиками.
The Murders in the Rue Morgue by Edgar Allan–Poe:A Content Analysis in the Context of Archetypal Approach
Authors:   Teacher III, Estancia National High School, Estancia 5017, Iloilo, Estrera MAT May R
Published: March 2022

This qualitative descriptive research aims to analyse the story The Murders in the Rue Morgue by Edgar Allan Poe using the Archetypal Theory in terms of Situation Archetype, Setting Archetype, Symbolic, and Character Archetypes. A researchers made questionnaire validated by three jurors was used to analyse the story. Under the Situation Archetype, it was revealed that each character in the story has passed different passages that made their roles in the story. With this, the story was able to become more interesting and appealing to the readers. Setting archetype presented the adventures and risks in the lives of the characters as they search for truth behind the mystery murder. It revealed the significance of each setting in the wholeness of the story and unveiled the fact that the story is about alliance and adventure. The Symbolic Archetype presented the substance of the story when given deeper understanding. The symbols present in the story contain meanings that answer why and how things were given important functions. Lastly, the Character Archetype presented the real identity of the characters especially when put under situations they cannot control. It projected composure, violence, and fear. It presented the ways of men when they have the world with them and when everything is against them.
Effect of Lifestyle Modifications on prediabetes
Authors: Srugaram Shreya , Zynda Robert
Published: March 2022

The emergence of non-insulin dependent diabetes mellitus (NIDDM) as a major health issue over the past few decades has made it necessary to set up protocols to prevent or defer its onset especially in genetically predisposed individuals. Prediabetic state has become a very common condition that indicates a blood sugar level higher than the normal levels in the human body. More than 100 million Americans has prediabetes or diabetes[1]. Without any form of intervention, 37% of the prediabetic individuals will develop diabetes in 4 years. Prediabetes is now recognized as a reversible condition. Hence, increased awareness and lifestyle interventions in terms of exercise and dietary modifications seem to be of much benefit for this group to help prevent a largely preventable disease. This study which was conducted over a period of 6 months is designed to explore the role of beneficial lifestyle modifications in prediabetics.