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A clinico-epidemiological study of non venereal dermatoses involving male and female genitalia
Authors: Patil C Sridevi , V Sharanbasava , Suman Babu P S
Published: September 2021

Non venereal genital lesions may be confused with venereal diseases. This may be responsible for considerable concern to patients and may cause diagnostic dilemma to the physicians.

This study was conducted to find out the hospital based prevalence and clinical profile of Non venereal dermatoses involving male and female Genitalia with or without associated lesions elsewhere.

It was a descriptive study which included a series of 120 patients presenting to Dermatology department from Jan 2015 to July 2016 with non-venereal genital lesions.

Among 120 patients, there were 109 males and 11 females (M:F 9.9:1). The prevalence of non-venereal genital lesion was 21.76 per 10,000 patients. The age ranged from 2 months to 65 years with the mean age of 32.94 years and majority in the age group of 21-30 years(25%). The most common disorder was fixed drug eruptions ,37 (30.83%) followed by vitiligo, 29 (24.16%) and psoriasis, 13 (10.83%).

This study highlights the importance of diagnosing common non venereal genital dermatoses. It also helps in avoiding the general misconception that all genital lesions are sexually transmitted.
An unusual case report of nevoid hyperkeratosis of areola
Authors: N S S Penugonda Raajitha , Ramanamurty P , Krishna Rao P.V. , Roja R
Published: September 2021

Nevoid hyperkeratosis of the nipple and/or areola (NHNA) is a rare and benign condition first described by Tauber in 1923. NHNA mostly reported in female patients of child bearing age affecting both the nipples. The aetiology is not well defined and similarly the treatment is empirical. Usually the patient seeks treatment for the cosmetic appearance. Here we report a case of 17-year-old male presented with hyperpigmented to skin coloured verrucous plaques on either side of the right nipple which are asymptomatic and gradually increasing in size since six years. The histopathological features are consistent with nevoid hyperplasia of areola. Till now NHNA has not been reported in young males hence, we report a case of Nevoid hyperkeratosis of the areola in a young male.
Covid 19 induced destructive impact on a leprosy patient
Authors: K Geetha
Published: September 2021

COVID-19 pandemic has caused marked economic, social, and health impacts. People affected by leprosy have additionally been hit via way of means by the pandemic. Many patients have missed their monthly medications. Here is a report of one such case who presented with vasculonecrotic erythema nodosum due to discontinuation of MB MDT therapy.

A 26-year-old man affected with leprosy presented to our OPD with a 2- month history of fever, hemorrhagic blisters and ulcers over extremities. On examination, purpuric plaques, hemorrhagic bullae and necrotic ulcers were found on the face and extremities along with erythematous edematous lesions on the trunk. The diagnosis of vasculonecrotic erythema nodosum was made with the characteristic clinical and diagnostic features.

Leprosy is a chronic disease with various atypical, rare and unrecognizable manifestations. Early diagnosis and prompt treatment are needed to reduce morbidity and mortality. In this Covid situation, special attention should be paid to chronic diseases such as leprosy by giving appropriate guidelines on how to treat them.
A review on kalanchoe pinnata (Crassulaceae)
Authors: Singh Harjinder , Singh Amar Pal , Singh Ajeet Pal
Published: September 2021

The primary goal of this study is to offer preliminary data for drug discovery research using Kalanchoe pinnata a heavenly plant that has a broad variety of active chemicals, including alkaloids, Phenols, Phenylpropanoids, Flavanoids, Triterpenoids, steroids, organic Salts. This plant was discovered to have a variety of pharmacological properties, including Antihypertensiveactivity, Hepatoprotective activity, Antimutagenic activity, Anti-ulcer activity, Uterine Contractility, Antidiabetic activity, Wound-healing activity, Antioxidant activity, Antitumour activity, Antiviral activity, Antimicrobial activity, Antileishmanial activity, Insecticidal activity, Antipyreticactivity, Antilithiatic activity, Neuropharmacological Immunosuppressive antibacterial activity, Cytotoxicity of testis. This study provides phytoconstituents and pharmacological activity of K. pinnata, a medicinal plant that may help researchers conduct more advanced qualitative research.
Retrospective, observational study on usage of evogliptin in T2DM patients: A real-World experience in Indian patients
Authors: Trailokya Abhijit , Aiwale Amol , Pawar Roshan , Erande Suhas
Published: September 2021

This study aimed to assess effectiveness and safety of Evogliptin 5 mg in patients with T2DM who were prescribed Evogliptin alone or with other oral hypoglycemic agents in real world scenario.

Overall 20 patients who received Evogliptin as routine clinical practice in management of T2DM were analyzed retrospectively from single center. Data collected from past medical records. Primary endpoint was mean changes in HbA1c from baseline to weeks 24 and secondary endpoints were Change in HbA1c from baseline to weeks 12 Change from baseline in FPG & PPG at weeks 12 & 24.

Significant reduction in HbA1c at the end of 12 and 24 weeks of Evogliptin therapy was - 0.9% and -1.45% respectively from the baseline of HbA1c 8.6% (p value <0.001).

At the end of 12 and 24 weeks of addition of Evogliptin, significant reduction in FBG were seen i.e -49.5 mg/dl and -90.7mg/dl respectively from base line of 182 mg/dl and reduction in PPG was -79.4mg/dl and -116.6mg/dl respectively from base line 277 mg/dl (p value <0.001).

Evogliptin was found to be effective when added to the patients who were uncontrolled on dual / triple oral anti-diabetic medications and even in treatment naïve patient. It effectively showed reduction in HbA1c, FBG and PPG and the end of 12 and 24 weeks when added to existing anti-diabetic medications & well tolerated in type 2 diabetes Indian patients.

Small sample size and retrospective study
A prospective longitudinal study of medication errors in private hospital of metropolitan city of Gujarat
Authors: Suthar Jalpa V. , Patel Disha
Published: September 2021

To identify occurrence rate and to suggest management strategies for medication errors in a multi-speciality private hospital of metropolitan city of Gujarat.

A prospective, longitudinal study was conducted in surgery and medicine ward of the hospital, during 15th July’2014 to 15th Jan’2015 after approval from human ethics committee. Medication errors (MEs) were categorized as prescription error (PE) and administration error (AE). The case records and treatment charts were reviewed and root causes were identified. The investigator also accompanied the staff nurse during the ward rounds and interviewed patients or care taker to gather information, if necessary.

A total of 230 geriatric patients (81 in Medical and 149 in surgical ward) were included. Total 23 (10.5%) in medicine and 82(37.43%) in surgical wards MEs were reported. Greater number of MEs were found in female patients 68(64.76%) as compared to male 37(35.24%). The most common ME was PEs 98 (93.33%) followed by AEs 7 (6.67%). On second day of stay higher 99(68.28%) number of MEs were found. Incomplete patient information and miscommunication were common cause of PE. Moreover, lack of communication and requisition errors was common to AEs.

A high occurrence rate (45.65%) of MEs was observed with no serious outcome. The root causes of errors were identified and training was provided to minimized errors in future.
Prevalence of hypertension associated with existing comorbid heath issues — An observational survey report
Authors: Tripathi Vaibhav , Dash Deepak Kumar , Sahu Anil Kumar , Sonkar Ajeet Kumar , Sonkar Pankaj , Sonkar Sunil
Published: September 2021

Hypertension has arisen as a significant general medical issue around the world. Hypertension is the main danger factor for chronic disease trouble in India. Survey studies from different parts of India have announced a high predominance of hypertension. Former studies have suggested that metropolitan- rural intermingling of hypertension in India is because of the quick urbanization of country populaces with ensuing changes in lifestyles (inactivity, high dietary salt, sugar, and excess fat in diet regimen) and an expansion in overweight and stoutness.

Here, we documented a survey report on the prevalence of hypertension. We used gender and pre-existing body ailment as an indicator for this observational study. The study was carried out for 1 month (1st to 31st of January 2021) with a sample size of n= 450. Data were collected by reviewing the patient’s medical records. Depending on gender and co-morbidity, patients were categorized into two groups. We found a greater prevalence of hypertension in men (67%) than women (33%). We recorded an increasing trend in the prevalence of hypertension associated with preexisting disease in males (83%) and females (73%).

Good quality long-term studies will help to understand hypertension in all aspects; furthermore, it would help in its avoidance, screening, and control. Lastly, we would state that effective prevention and management programs should be broadly executed in India, particularly in developing urban cities.
A case report on long segment hirschprung’s disease
Authors: Arun Chander Yadav K. , Suganya D. , Kannan R. , Priya A.
Published: September 2021

Hirschsprung disease is a complex congenital condition of the intestine, usually recognized to be genetic origin and reverberates from a disturbance of the normal development of the enteric nervous system. It is evident to be the most common cause of a low intestinal obstruction in the neonates as well as the older children. Study reveals that occurrence rate of cases in 70% may be associated with other congenital abnormalities together with number of syndromic phenotypes. A number of distinct genetic sites have been identified in these syndromic phenotypes, identifying potential genetic predispositions. Presenting hereby a case of neonatal hirschsprung’s disease whereby the patient was surgically corrected along with stepwise pharmacological therapy and was able to get discharged with regular follow up advice.
Looking forward with ACI Avances en Ciencias e Ingenierías
Authors: Lantsoght Eva O.L.
Published: September 2021

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A Survey of Infringements of Gricean Maxims in Some Precautionary Inscriptions on Medicine Packets
Authors: Mbisike Rosarri C.
Published: September 2021

In communication, participants are expected to cooperate through observing a set of maxims. Nevertheless, some communicative instances reveal that there are cases of unintentional non-observance of the maxims, which Grice (1975) categorized as “infringing a maxim”. These instances of infringements call for attention to the extent that they could cause breakdown in communication. In this regard, the aim of this paper is to investigate some cases of infringements of the maxims in selected precautionary inscriptions on some medicine packets, with the objective to examine how such messages are interpreted. The theoretical framework adopted for this research is based on Gricean pragmatics. The method for this research is qualitative and its paradigm is interpretive. The data were collected from some packets of medicine sold in some pharmacy shops in Lagos, Nigeria. One of the major observations made in the course of this research is that, out of the four classes of the Gricean maxims, only the maxim of quality was not infringed in any precautionary inscription in the data. This result may be justified by the reason that precautionary inscriptions on medicine packets should be carefully couched in truth, so as not to jeopardize the health of the patients. Further studies on various cases of infringements in diverse aspects of communication are strongly recommended. Keywords: Precautionary Inscriptions; Communication; Pragmatics; Maxims; Infringements
AN ASSESSMENT ROLE OF AMISOM IN THE PEACEBUILDING PROCESS IN SOMALIA: A STUDY
Authors: Ali Abdullahi , Pandey Neelam
Published: September 2021

Purpose of the study: The aim of this study is to examine the role of AMISOM in Somalia's peacebuilding process in terms of disarmament, demobilization, and reintegration (DDR) and reconciliation among Somali clans.

Methodology: This study uses a descriptive design with document analysis to attain the research objectives. Secondary data is used. The data are collected from books, articles, journals, and literature on peacebuilding.

Main findings: The results show that AMISOM has no significant role in disarming, demobilizing, and reintegrating clan militias into communities. The AMISOM reconciliation process has not succeeded to bring Somalis together to determine how key issues are negotiated.

Application of this study: This research is useful for peacebuilding practitioners and government/policymakers in identifying the drivers, causes of armed conflicts in Somalia.

Novelty and originality: While other studies focused on the impact of power-sharing in rebuilding the Somalia government, the present study examines the impact of DDR, tailored with reconciliation in clan co-existence and silencing clan conflicts.
TELEVISION PROGRAMS TRENDS TOWARDS PROMOTING SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT VALUES: AN ANALYTICAL STUDY
Authors: Shaba Afnan Mohammed
Published: September 2021

Purpose: Determine TV program trends towards promoting sustainable development values, and analyze program content, and clarifying the role of development media in supporting the values of sustainable development to the public.

Methodology: The descriptive method was used to analyze the content to test the variables and analyze them quantitatively and qualitatively. The number of samples used reached (24) episodes from two TV programs. Reliability tested using retest with Spearman stabilizer.

Main Findings: TV satellite channels are concerned with sustainable economic, environmental, social, cultural, religious and health issues of development, countered by the weak interest in educational and educational issues, programs seek to achieve the goals of media, news, awareness, and guidance, as well as providing various TV forms, Most notably the interview and the report.

Implications: This study found in order to develop the work of television programs towards new issues that are sustainable development and the importance of public awareness of the necessity of employing them in areas of life and improving plans for managing countries towards attention to sustainability and its impact on setting a good future for society.

Novelty/Originality of this study: This Research raises the topic of sustainable development and the trends of development media and television programs towards their promotion in the society.
Evaluation of Vitamin D Levels in Home Care Patients
Authors: YILMAZ Demet , TOPRAK Dilek
Published: September 2021

Objective: Vitamin D deficiency has become an epidemic for all age groups in the world. The aim of this research is to evaluate the vitamin D deficiency in-home care patients and related lifestyle reasons.
Method: This research is done on Home Care patients registered to İstanbul Şişli Hamidiye Etfal Training and Research Hospital between January 2015 – February 2016. After getting the patients’ vitamin D records retrospectively, we have inquired patients if they have regular exposure to sunlight, whether they have a history of fracture or osteoporosis, and other related lifestyles.D vitamin deficiency was grouped as; normal(>30ng/ml), insufficiency(20-30ng/ml), deficiency(lower than 20ng/ml)and the severe deficiency(lower than <10ng/ml). We used the SPSS20.0 program; frequency, chi-square, and T-test were evaluated.
Results: Totally 232 patients were included in this study. There were 160(%69) women and 72 (%31) men. Vitamin D insufficiency was found in 11.2% (n=26), and vitamin D deficiency in 70.3% (n=163). 70.1% (n=96) of 137 patients who answered the questions were female and 29.9% (n=41) were male. 86.1% of them (n=118) did not benefit from sunlight, 63.5% (n=87) had not received vitamin D treatment before. Vitamin D deficiency was detected in 79.3% (n=69) of those who did not receive vitamin D treatment, and a significant relationship was found between them.
Conclusion: In our study, we have found that most homecare patients have low levels of Vitamin D, do not have regular exposure to sunlight, not do exercise regularly. Vitamin D replacement is vital in home-care patients as vitamin D deficiency increases the risk of osteoporosis, falls, and fractures.
Systolic Blood Pressure Variability and Its Relationship with Surrogate Markers of Cardiovascular Risk in Hypertensive Patients
Authors: AKSOY Muhammed N Murat , CAN Yusuf , KOCAYİĞİT İbrahim , AĞAÇ Musatafa Tarık
Published: September 2021

Objective: Systolic blood pressure variability (SBPV) is a measure of oscillations in SBP for 24 hours. There are conflicting data about the relationship between SBPV and cardiovascular (CV) diseases. In this study, we aim to document a relationship between SBPV and surrogate markers of CV damage in a hypertensive patient cohort.

Methods: Previously documented hypertension patients were enrolled. Patients with previously documented CV disease, diabetes mellitus and secondary hypertension were excluded. 24-hour ambulatory blood pressure monitoring (ABPM), echocardiography, electrocardiography and cardio-ankle vascular index (CAVI) measurements were performed. SBPV is defined as the standard deviation of mean systolic blood pressure readings from ABMP records. The relationship between SBPV and QTc distance, QT dispersion, presence of fragmented QRS, CAVI results were examined.

Results: 64 patients were enrolled mean age 508, 24(37%) were male]. Mean SBPV was 15.124.6 and there was not a significant correlation between SBPV CAVI, QTc measurements of the study patients but there was a significant positive correlation with QT dispersion values (28.615.2, p=0.004, p=0.354). When patients were divided into two categories as high SBPV and low SBPV, QT dispersion was consistently longer in high SBPV group (p=0.006).

Conclusion: In hypertensive patients without documented CV disease and signs of hypertensive CV changes on clinical evaluation, SBPV is positively correlated with QT dispersion but high SBPV is not related with aortic stiffness according to CAVI results. These findings might be a sign of occult left ventricular fibrosis and high risk of arrhythmia in hypertensive patients with high SBPV.
Nigella is a valuable economically useful crop (literature review)
Authors: Prokhorov V. N.
Published: September 2021

The most important task for the sustainable development of modern agriculture is to increase the biological diversity of cultivated crops. In recent years, due to global climate change, the possibilities of using more thermophilic crops in new agro-ecological zones have expanded. The problem of increasing the biological diversity of vegetable products largely depends on the introduction of non-traditional plant species, with a simultaneous assessment of the initial material for its use in economically useful purposes and the creation of varieties and hybrids adapted to local conditions. In this regard, Nigella L. is of great interest among rare plant species. It is one of the most famous spicy-aromatic crops in the Mediterranean and Central Asia, possessing a wide range of biologically active compounds and unique medicinal properties. The review article provides information on the origin, biological characteristics and breeding of the culture. A brief review of food, medicinal and other economically useful properties is given, as well as the main elements of the technology for growing nigella are considered. It is shown that the cultivation of this culture will provide an opportunity to expand the range of non-traditional plants and be a promising renewable source of valuable plant raw materials, which will find application in various fields: in agriculture, in the food, pharmaceutical, perfumery and cosmetic industries, as well as in ornamental gardening.
DNA technologies (molecular marking) in tomato breeding for resistance to Tobacco Mosaic Virus
Authors: Gorun O. L. , Dubina E. V. , Kozlova I. V. , Balyasny I. V. , Garkusha S. V.
Published: September 2021

Relevance. The purpose of this work is to create new discrete competitive tomato genotypes based on modern biotechnological approaches with increased resistance to the tobacco mosaic virus, economically valuable traits and adapted to the soil and climatic conditions of cultivation in the southern regions of the Russian Federation.Methods. At the first stage of the study, SSR markers taken from literature sources were tested [1;2] and PCR conditions were optimized for the identification of target Tm genes (Tm2a, Tm22, providing resistance to tobacco mosaic virus at the tissue level) in the breeding material available in the department of vegetable and potato growing.Results. Two informative molecular markers Tms 37 and UMD 2060 were selected, which reveal the allelic difference between resistant and susceptible samples. Hybridization of FMS tomato lines with samples having the desired genes of interest in the genotype for obtaining tomato lines resistant to TMV was carried out. Seeds of paternal forms - donors of target genes were obtained for their further use in breeding work. The scientific novelty lies in the study of the discrete genetic material of Solanumlycopersicum, used in the breeding process, and preserving its functions in a new genetic environment.
Features of tomato breeding in the Amur region. Results and perspectives
Authors: Kuzmitskaya G. A. , Shestopalova G. E.
Published: September 2021

Relevance. Khabarovsk region is considered to be the zone of risky agriculture. It is characterized by the monsoon climate (july - september), having no analogies in Russia by univen distribution of precipitation, temperature drops and high natural infections background. That is why the search of tomato sorts, responsive to environmental changes, with increased or stable yield is highly relevant. The aim of our perennial researches in the creation of highly productive sorts and hybrids of tomato, most fully realizing natural and climatic conditions of cultivation, having higher stability to the most harmful diseases, stress environmental factors and high productive potential. The most significant limiting factors when growing tomatoes in the region are high natural infections background and sharply variable hydrothermal regime, formed under the influence of the Priamurye monsoon climate.Methods. The selection work had been made on vegetable plot of DV NIISH. The seedlings had been growing by cassette method into film greenhouse, which had been no had heating. Then the seedlings was planted out into open ground in accordance with bed technology recommended in the region by scheme 140 X 35 cm. The main method of selection work of new tomato sorts creation was analytical with continious selection. All the necessary phenological, biometrical and psychopathological observations and accounts had been done by generally accepted methodics.Results. The results in development of tomato selection in DV NIISH was the creation of sorts with different ripening time: early ripe – Zarya Vostokа and middle ripe – Amursky Utios and Dunyasha. They were included in the State registry of selection achievements in 2008 year. Sorts Klad and Galant passed successfully the state sort tests and were included in the state registry of selection achievements in 2017 and 2018 years. All these sorts are recommended for growing in garden plots, private plots and farms.
Vegetable growing of open ground in the south of Russia. State and development trends
Authors: Gish R. A.
Published: September 2021

Relevance. The south of Russia occupies about 45% of the country's vegetable area and produces annually more than 5.7 million tons of vegetables or 48.9% of gross vegetable harvest in the country. The analysis of the state of open-ground vegetable growing in the south of Russia is given, taking into account the dynamics of acreage, yield, and gross harvest. The article presents a forecast of the development of openground vegetable growing in the south of Russia in the medium term, taking into account the organizational and legal changes in the industry.Materials and results. The purpose of the research. Analysis of the state of open-ground vegetable growing in the south of Russia and identification of factors hindering the further development of the industry. The role of innovations introduced into production, variety exchange and variety renewal in increasing the gross yield of vegetables are shown. The reasons of the shortfall in productivity in 10 of 15 subjects of districts below the level of the average district values are given. The article highlights the reasoned judgments about the need to enlarge vegetable farms, expand the range of vegetable crops grown, as well as the need for a widespread transition to organic vegetable growing. The paper uses the official materials of the Federal State Statistics Service (FSSS), reports of agricultural departments of the subjects of two districts, the analysis of which was carried out by the author and comments on them were made.
Tomato hybrids recommended for growing in photoculture conditions
Authors: Korol V. G.
Published: September 2021

Relevance. The most important influence on the yield, the timing of growing vegetables in greenhouses and the cost of the resulting crop, in addition to the arrival of solar radiation, is exerted by the presence of a system of artificial lighting in greenhouses and its capacity.It is no exaggeration to say that today artificial lighting in greenhouses is more effective than natural lighting. So, to obtain one kilogram of vegetables using artificial lighting, it is necessary to spend 4.5-5.0 thousand J/cm2, and in the case of natural lighting: 5.0-6.5 thousand J/cm2. This is due to the fact that when using artificial lighting in the greenhouse, we create the most comfortable growing conditions for the plants. Of course, every culture, every hybrid requires its own illumination parameters, so you should not try to formulate what the ideal artificial lighting will be. Proper lighting means getting the maximum yield from your crops at the lowest cost. An increase in the productivity of plants when grown under photoculture conditions occurs not only due to an increase in the lighting power per unit area of greenhouses, but also due to correctly selected hybrids. The cultivated hybrid is one of the most important criteria for both increasing its productivity and improving the quality of the fruit. But not all tomato hybrids recommended by breeding companies for growing under artificial lighting are ideal for such conditions.Methods. The methods used in agronomic science were used. The information base of the research was made up of reference materials from specialized publications on the subject under study (catalogs of breeding companies); materials received from participants in the greenhouse vegetable market (breeding companies, greenhouse plants); own research, articles and reviews in specialized journals.Results. Correctly selected tomato hybrids provide a significant increase in productivity in greenhouses, an improvement in fruit quality and a balanced cultivation technology under these conditions. An assortment of recommended tomato hybrids for growing in photoculture conditions is presented, an analysis of their advantages and disadvantages is made, and the main requirements for hybrids for these conditions are formulated.
Periods of keeping quality and realization of onions depending on the nutrition system
Authors: Yanchenko E. V. , Bebris A. R.
Published: September 2021

Relevance. The production of onions and its preservation for the year-round provision of the population is an important strategic task. In March-May, there is often a shortage of onions due to high storage losses and incorrect determination of the optimal timing of implementation.Methods. Studies on the effect of fertilizers and plant growth regulators on the preservation of onion hybrids were conducted in 2014-2017 at the ARRIVG-branch of the FSVC. We tested 3 hybrids of onions grown in an annual culture on 6 variants of plant nutrition backgrounds. Harvesting of onions (turnips) was carried out manually, followed by drying in a greenhouse and laying for storage in a vegetable storehouse at a temperature of -1...0°C and a humidity of 80-90%.Results and discussion. The optimal duration of storage of new hybrids and the terms of sale of products when stored in cooling conditions for onions. Data on the shelf life and implementation of onion hybrids, depending on the nutrition background, are presented. Mathematical descriptions of the dependences of the total losses of 3 modern hybrids on the duration of storage and the influence of fertilizers and growth regulators are obtained, which is of great practical importance for the agricultural and industrial complex. Conclusions. A positive effect on the preservation of onions of treatments of vegetative plants with solutions of potassium nitrate (10 kg/ha), Zircon (0.25 l/ha) and Tenso Cocktail (0.7 kg/ha) against the background of N90P90K90 was revealed. The maximum yield of marketable products after 7 months of storage at -1...0℃ and 80-90% humidity in Bennito F1 was on the N90P90K90 + KNO3+ Zircon + Tenso Cocktail variant-89,6%, losses from diseases 2,8%; Poisk 012 F1 on the variant with the use of Zircon against the background of N90P90K90-52,1%, losses from diseases 31,2%; Pervenec F1 on the N90P90K90 + KNO3 variant- 91,4%, losses from diseases 1,4%. Pervenec F1 was distinguished by the best preservation during three-and seven-month storage. In general, the use of micro-fertilizers and a growth regulator had a positive effect on the preservation of onions.
The Role and Position of Veil (Cover) in Promoting Family and Woman’s Spiritual Health
Authors: Solgi Maryam , Nabavi Zohrehsadat , Safara Maryam
Published: September 2021

Veil (hijab) is one of the most important elements in the spiritual health of women. This study aimed to investigate the relationship between the veil and spiritual health in women and its impact on the spiritual health of the family, and to explain this issue in the dimension of the health of women and family as well as community by referring to some psychological effects of the veil (hijab). The veil enhances the value of women and above all provides their mental security with protection of human emotions and adherence to moral principles. Veil is responsible for strengthening the family foundation, and guarantees its spiritual health and is as a phenomenon effective in providing family health, which appears as a dynamic and pioneer attribute and saves the family from disintegration. This paper deals with components that consider the veil as a prominent factor in the health of woman and family. The research method used in this study was library method through content analysis.
Empirical Investigation of Omni-channel Customer Behavior: Multiple Mediation Effects of Website and Mobile Interactivity
Authors: Nguyen Hai Ninh , Le Thanh Ha Thi
Published: September 2021

While existing retail research has focused on retail channels in isolation from a single or multi-channel retailing perspective, there is a need to investigate shopping behavioral intention from an omni-channel and customer-centric retailing perspective. The main of this study is to analyze the customer omni-channel behavior under multiple mediating effects of website and mobile interactivity. Data collected from valid 287 respondents via both online and paper form. Partial least squares structural equation modeling (PLS-SEM) and Smart-PLS software have been used to test proposed hypotheses. The result underlined the significant positive effects of technology literacy, attitude towards website interactivity and attitude towards mobile device interactivity on customer’s behavioral intention. Moreover, website interactivity and augmented reality have highest impact attitude towards website interactivity and attitude towards mobile device interactivity respectively.
How the GCC Economic Crises Effect Labor Migration: Evidence from Pakistan
Authors: Khan Yasir , Mingyi Wang
Published: September 2021

Migrant workers have participated in promoting economic growth and prosperity and the generation of wealth in countries of destination. The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) which is comprised of six countries such as Saudi Arabia, UAE, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, and Oman have been historically and traditionally job market for Pakistani workers. Labor migration and its relationship to economic growth and employment have received increasing attention because of increasing demand for labor, higher salaries, economic and political stability. Using a case study, we focus on the impact and relationship of labor migration with macroeconomic indicators such as Gross Domestic Product (GDP), unemployment, and inflation rate. Limited employment opportunities, the weak economy, and political instability are the factors leading labor migration from Pakistan. Consequently, the government of Pakistan considered labor migration primarily as an employment sector and encourage labor migration to solve economic problems in the country. We analyze the impact of labor migration on (GDP), Inflation rate and unemployment in Pakistan with the help of time series data from 1971-2016. The result to have showed a positive and significant relationship between labor migration and GDP, while a negative but significant relationship with unemployment. On the other hand, there is no relationship between labor migration and inflation rate. we found that the GCC economic crises actually caused significant influence on labor migration in the case of Pakistan.
Causes of Current Account Fluctuations in West African Monetary Union
Authors: Diallo Amadou Woury
Published: September 2021

This study analyzes the sources of current account fluctuations in the West African Monetary Union (WAEMU) economies over the period from 1980 to 2017. It is part of the inter-temporal approach which considers that the dynamics of the current account of a country is influenced by global shocks and transient or permanent domestic shocks. Thus, we developed a three-variable structural autoregressive vector model. This is the international real interest rate that represents the aggregate shock, the ratio of current account to gross domestic product which is the proxy for transient domestic shocks, and the ratio of net output to gross domestic product to measure impact of permanent shocks to the current account. From the theoretical model, structural shocks are identified by applying the long-term restrictions imposed by the inter-temporal approach in the analysis of current account dynamics. The study leads to three major results: 1) current account fluctuations within WAEMU are explained by transient domestic shocks, 2) net product fluctuations are due to permanent domestic shocks, 3) Global or exogenous shocks have a modest contribution to current account fluctuations, but their effects on net income are still significant, especially in the long run.
Effects of Anthropogenic Activities and Eutrophication along River Chanchaga, Minna, Nigeria
Authors: B. Y Wakili, , G.N Nsofor , Y. M Suleiman, , A. E Mohammed.
Published: September 2021

River Chanchaga is the major source of drinking water in Minna, Nigeria. This river has been a medium to an increasing pollution loads from contaminated runoff from different land uses degrading aquatic ecosystem and water quality in the river.This paper investigates the threat of anthropogenic influence on river environment and aquatic ecosystem distortion of River Chanchaga, Minna, Nigeria. Field work which include interview and observation methods were used to collect data on effect of anthropogenic and eutrophication along the study area. A total of Two Hundred and Fifty (250) people accounting for 0.5% of the total population were interviewed, making it eight per each community in thirty settlements along the study area. Physical observation of deforestation around sample sites spatially distributed along River Chanchaga depicted in Figure 2 was carried out to study mining activities, farming practice, crop types, and fallow duration to generate the mean and percentages of different anthropogenic activities along the study area. The findings revealed that deforestation is links to high demand for fire wood, lumbering, irrigation farming bank-side mining for sand and gold as depicted in Plat 1 and 2. Eutrophication at the upper course of river is links to high inflow of agricultural wastes and seasonal nature of the river from site A to C evident from Table 4 and constant flow from site C to K as a result of released water from Tagwai Dam that keeps (site C, the confluence of River Chanchaga and River Numui) middle and lower courses of River Chanchaga with sustainable moving water. The result further indicated that continue increase of pollution has a direct relationship to an increasing level of human activities like deforestation, mining activities and agricultural practices along the study area. The result also shows that there is decline in fallow duration as indicated in Table 1 and increase environmental related issues such as soil erosion, water floor (depth) reduction and distortion of river morphology of the study area. It is therefore recommended that the identified anthropogenic activities that lead to pollution and eutrophication such as river-side deforestation, irrigation farming, mining and other related environmental problems should be regulated and discourages to avoid further increase of pollution and distortion of river environment of the study area.
Design Strategies to Reduce the Impact of Visual and Noise Pollution in Urban Areas
Authors: Sahana Sritharan , Karthigayini Sacthivel
Published: September 2021

Noise and visual pollution are major arising pollution in the world. These types of pollution cause negative impacts on the inhabitants of the inbuilt environment or on the outside communities. Visual pollution affects the overall wellbeing of the community and retards quality of life. Moreover, noise pollution arises mainly from transportation, construction, industrialization and electronic equipment or tools. This study was carried out to mitigate the noise and visual pollution by proposing basic design strategies that can be applicable anywhere. Proper town and building planning could be a better option with noise tolerant buildings and noise barriers. In addition, building designs and selection of suitable construction materials also have to be considered in mitigating noise and visual pollution. However, it is mainly the responsibility of the decision makers of the society to make the development look and feel better as well as of the designers and planners to implement proper methods to ensure that the community fits the regulations.
The Effect of Gratitude Training Program on the Gratitude Levels of University Students
Authors: Eliüşük-bülbül Ayşe
Published: September 2021

In this research, the effect of gratitude training program on the gratitude levels of university students was examined. The sample group of the research consisted of 34 students studying at the Konya Necmettin Erbakan University Ereğli Faculty of Education Guidance and Psychological Counseling Department. The Gratitude Questionnaire (GQ) developed by McCullough et al. (2002) and adapted to Turkish by Yüksel and Oğuz (2012) was used for gathering the data. The scale was applied 3 times; before and after the application and 2 months after the application. A 6-week gratitude training program was applied to the experimental group. Nothing was applied to the control group. The data was generated using the SPSS program. Mann-Whitney U test and Wilcoxon test were used in the analysis of the data. Significant differences were found in the level of gratitude of the individuals as a result of the practice.
Reliability and Validity of Fear of Happiness Scale: A Case Study of University Students
Authors: Bülbül Ayşe Eliüşük
Published: September 2021

The aim of this study is to determine whether the Happiness Fear Scale (FHS) developed by Joshanloo and Weijers (2014) is suitable for Turkish culture. For this purpose, validity and reliability of the scale were examined. The study consisted of 180 university students, 87 male and 23 female. The linguistic equivalence of the scale was made by translators and experts in psychological counseling and guidance. Exploratory Factor Analysis, Similar Scale Validity, Cronbach Alpha Internal Consistency and Confirmatory Factor Analysis were used in the analysis of the factor analysis of the scale. The scale presents a one-dimensional structure and accounts for 65% of the total variance. The item total correlation scores ranged from .60 to .72. The one-dimensional structure of the scale was well matched by the model (RMSEA = .06, AGFI = 0.92, NFI = .98, GFI = 0.9, CFI = 0.99, IFI = 0.99, RFI = .95, and SRMR = .03). The internal consistency coefficient was found .86. From here it is possible to say that this scale is a reliable and valid measuring instrument suitable for Turkish culture.
The Learning Paradox: The Digital Generation Seeks A Personal, Human Voice
Authors: Davidovitch Nitza , Yossel-Eisenbach Yael
Published: September 2021

This study examines undergraduate students’ perceptions of academic teaching and factors that affect these perceptions, whether social background, secondary education, academic background, or learning habits. The study is based on the findings of a previous study conducted by the authors, which indicated two patterns of learning habits among undergraduate students: those oriented toward the use of digital and technological devices, and those oriented toward the use of traditional technology-resistant means. These learning habits were incorporated as explanatory variables in the current study, which included 772 undergraduate students in 14 disciplines from 37 academic institutions. A complex picture emerges from the research findings. On one hand, students’ attitudes toward teaching indicate a preference for teaching that stresses personal rather technological aspects. While students’ learning patterns also reflect traditional learning patterns, students do not resist technology: they are exposed to and actively use technologies, both within and outside of the learning context. Moreover, it emerges that traditional learning habits have a formative effect on perceptions of technology-oriented teaching. That is to say, despite a conventional mode of learning and a preference for personal frontal teaching, students appear to subscribe to the notion that academic institutions should be at the cutting edge of teaching technologies. Thus, a gap is identified between students’ personal preferences and their perceptions of ideal academic teaching. This gap may stem from issues related to learning and/or from the social and academic climate. Investigation of the gap and of related issues is a recommended subject for future research.
The Effect of the Web Based Digital Story Applications on the Digital Literacy Levels of Turkish Teacher Candidates
Authors: ÇOCUK Halil Erdem , YELKEN Tugba YANPAR
Published: September 2021

The technological developments that have directed 21st century skills have brought new content and dimension to narrative by integrating story narration, one of the earliest verbal narrative skills of mankind, with digital technology. The purpose of this study is to determine the effect of web-based digital story preparation on the literacy self-efficacy perceptions of Turkish teacher candidates in the digital media using pre-test, posttest, experimental-control group and semi-experimental design. A total of 60 teacher candidates, including 30 experimental groups and 30 control groups attending to the Teaching Principles and Methods Course in Mersin University Education Faculty Turkish Education Department participated in the study in 2016-2017 academic year. The research data were collected by the "Digital Media-Oriented Literacy Self-efficacy Scale" developed by the researchers. As a result of the study, Digital Media-Oriented Literacy Self-efficacy levels were observed to increased in both groups. However, a statistically significant difference was found only between pre-test and post-test scores of the self-efficacy perceptions of the Turkish teacher candidates who prepared a web-based digital story in the cooperative learning approach. It is suggested regarding the results of the study that in other studies, digital storytelling approach can be utilized by taking into consideration the content of both field and cultural courses, and also that researchers can investigate the effects of digital storytelling in terms of various variables.
Comparison of the University Students in Turkey and Central Asia with Regards to Their Characteristics of Thinking, Decision Making and Cognitive Closure
Authors: Yilmaz Hasan
Published: September 2021

The aim of this study is to compare the Turkish, Uzbek and Kyrgyz university students with regards to their thinking and decision making styles and as well as their cognitive closure. 141 Turkish, 69 Uzbek and 89 Kyrgyz students at the Kyrgyz-Turkish Manas University participated in the study. As the data collection tool, the 15-point version of the thinking styles scale, decision making styles scale and the need for cognitive closure scale were used. The data were examined with the one-way variance analysis and the T2 test of Scheffe and Tamhane was applied to find the source of the difference in groups where a difference was determined. As a result of the study, significant differences were found between the Turkish, Uzbek and Kyrgyz students in 11 of the 13 thinking styles and in 3 of the 5 decision making styles. The highest difference in 3 sample groups was found for the need for cognitive closure. The importance of knowing the thinking and decision making styles of different cultures as a prerequisite for intercultural communication and cooperation was highlighted and some recommendations were made on this matter.
An Analysis of the Effect of Educational Game Training on Some Physical Parameters and Social Skills of the Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders
Authors: KARDAŞ Nurgül TEZCAN , SADIK Reşat
Published: September 2021

Purpose of this research is to measure the effect of educational game training on some physical parameters and social skills of the children with Autism Spectrum Disorder. Five individuals (participants) diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder participated in the research. During the research, the participants were made to play 8 different educational games for 8 weeks, and 3 days a week for 1 hour; and the sessions during the research were recorded with a video camera. Research data were obtained before and after the 8-week educational game program by using flamingo test, vertical jump test, plate tapping test, sit and reach test, and by performance determination form for individuals with pervasive developmental disability. SPSS 25 package program was used in the analysis of the data. The Wilcoxon test, a nonparametric test, was used to evaluate pre- and post-test results. As a result of the study, it was found that the educational games have positive effects on some physical parameters (balance, flexibility, strength, hand-eye coordination) and social skills (matching skills, imitation skills, following instructions skills, visual support use, receptive language skills, communicative language skills, game and music skills, self-care skills, daily life skills, motor skills, socialization skills, and mathematics).