bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Análise preliminar de segurança do laser fracionado de CO2 em mulheres com incontinência urinária de esforço
Authors: Rangel Samantha Condé Rocha , Brito Luiz Gustavo , Juliato Cassia Raquel Teatin , Fornasari Giovanna
Published: October 2021

Introdução: O tratamento da incontinência urinária de esforço (IUE) varia de medidas conservadoras a procedimentos cirúrgicos. Para preencher essa lacuna, a terapia com laser vaginal surgiu como modalidade alternativa minimamente invasiva em casos selecionados. Objetivo: Avaliar a segurança do tratamento com laser vaginal em mulheres com IUE confirmada por pressão de perda urinária acima de 60 cmH2O no estudo urodinâmico ou questionário International Consultation on Incontinence Questionnaire - Short Form (ICIQSF). Métodos: Ensaio clínico controlado randomizado em um único centro, realizado entre março de 2019 e janeiro de 2021 com 70 mulheres. Trinta e sete mulheres foram submetidas a três sessões de laser em um intervalo de quatro semanas, e 33 foram alocadas para fisioterapia uroginecológica com 12 sessões duas vezes/semana. Acompanhamos essas pacientes por três e seis meses, e os eventos adversos foram avaliados. Resultados: Sobre os efeitos adversos relatados na primeira sessão: o total de 68% referiram sintomas leves como: ardência em 39%, secreção vaginal em 34%, direto sangramento vaginal em 25%, disúria em 8,57%, prurido em 2,86% e não houve nenhuma infecção. Na segunda sessão foram relatados ardência em 40%, secreção vaginal em 31% e direto sangramento vaginal em 20%, disúria em 5,7% e infecção em 2%. Na terceira sessão, ardência em 42,85%, secreção vaginal em 57% e direto sangramento vaginal em 20%, disúria em 5,7% e infecção em 2,8%. Conclusão: O laser de CO2 para tratamento de IUE demonstrou um perfil de segurança favorável, uma vez que os efeitos adversos foram leves e de fácil manejo terapêutico.
Angiomixoma agressivo vulvar: relato de caso com follow-up de três anos
Authors: Marques Marcela Gaiotti , Araujo Dayana da Silva de , Ribeiro Ana Carolina Lopes , Guitmann Gustavo , Machado Rafael Henrique Szymanski , Piumbini Roseane Guarçoni
Published: October 2021

Introdução: Angiomixoma agressivo (AA) de vulva é um raro tumor de origem mesenquimal que surge predominantemente em região vulvovaginal, perineal e pélvica. Apesar de benigno, a agressividade justifica-se pelas características infiltrativas e a taxa de recorrência local. Acometendo principalmente mulheres em idade fértil, os sintomas inespecíficos são comumente associados a diagnósticos mais prevalentes, como lipoma, cisto de Bartholin ou hérnia. O diagnóstico é histológico: um tumor paucicelular, altamente vascularizado, com estroma mixoide contendo células estreladas/ fusiformes, com margens de ressecção cirúrgicas frequentemente comprometidas. Relato de caso: S.P.S.B., 35 anos, acompanhada há três no ambulatório de patologia vulvar e cervical. A queixa apresentada era de uma lesão em vulva com crescimento progressivo nos últimos oito meses, associado a desconforto local por abaulamento, e ausência relatada de sintomas semelhantes prévios. Tratava-se de uma paciente nuligesta, sexualmente ativa e com parceiro fixo, menarca aos 11 anos, ciclos menstruais regulares em uso de contraceptivo oral combinado, sem comorbidades conhecidas ou histórias de infecções de transmissão sexual. Ao exame, foi observada uma tumoração de 1,5 cm em lábio externo esquerdo, bem delimitada e de consistência fibroelástica, inicialmente atribuída a lipoma vulvar. A rotina ginecológica evidenciou uma colpocitologia oncótica cervical com células escamosas atípicas de significado indeterminado, resultado que não afasta lesão de alto grau, com achados maiores sugestivos de lesão cervical de alto grau à colposcopia. Foi deliberada exérese da lesão vulvar e conização, realizadas em agosto de 2018, com pós-operatório sem intercorrências. O laudo histopatológico da peça do colo uterino mostrou lesão intraepitelial escamosa cervical de alto grau e margens livres. Já o laudo histopatológico da vulva descreveu formação nodular de tecido pardo, acastanhado, encapsulado e elástico, medindo 3,0x1,8x1,3 cm, compatível com AA vulvar. O laudo foi mantido após revisão. Durante o estadiamento, não foram observadas alterações compatíveis com metástases a distância. A paciente segue em acompanhamento clínico regular há três anos, sem queixas ou alterações no exame clínico. Conclusão: Apesar da elevada morbidade descrita na doença, o bom prognóstico justifica-se pela assistência adequada e exérese da lesão precoce, mesmo oligossintomática. O presente trabalho levanta a importância de se considerar o AA como diagnóstico diferencial de tumorações vulvares. O exame médico ginecológico de rotina deve ser estimulado de forma a identificar essas patologias com impacto na qualidade de vida das mulheres.
Developmental Anomalies of Teeth – A cross-sectional study
Authors: Chaudhry Sana , Hameedi Shahlisa , Altaf Junaid , Gul Hafsa , Bhutta Nadia , Sajjad Mehwish
Published: October 2021

Background: This study was conducted to find out prevalence of tooth developmental anomalies and tooth agenesis syndrome in patients of Fariyal Dental College Lahore visiting the out-door department during the year 2017. Objective: The objective of this study was to conduct a retrospective examination of prevalence of developmental tooth anomalies and tooth agenesis syndrome .The relationship of age and gender was also focused. Methods: All patients of Fariyal Dental College Lahore visiting the out-patient department during the year 2017 were observed and analyzed. The documents scrutinized for this purpose were hospital history charts including patient’s biodata, family history and oral examination details. Results: Out of 160 total cases, 10 cases were of tooth developmental anomalies and 7 cases were of tooth agenesis syndrome were observed. Conclusion: There are 6% cases of developmental anomalies and 4% cases of tooth agenesis were found. Both findings are quite significant in the given number of patients. Keywords: Fariyal Dental College, Tooth Developmental Anomalies, Tooth agenesis.
Digital information's challenges and potential at the nexus of Big Data Analytics and supply chain management
Authors: Jordan Hensen
Published: October 2021

Despite the breadth of supply chain management (SCM) research, little attention has been paid to the application of Big Data Analytics to maximize the utilization of information in a supply chain. The objective of this article is to contribute to the development of SCM theory by examining the potential effects of Big Data Analytics on information utilization in a business and supply chain setting. Because it is critical for supply chain firms to have access to current, accurate, and useful data, the exploratory research will shed light on the opportunities and problems associated with the implementation of Big Data Analytics in SCM. While management is increasingly focusing on Big Data Analytics, actual research on the subject is still sparse. Due of the scarcity of relevant content at the nexus of Big Data Analytics and Supply Chain Management, the authors employ the Delphi research technique. The given Delphi survey findings complement to existing knowledge by identifying 43 opportunities and problems associated with the emergence of Big Data Analytics from a corporate and supply chain perspective. These structures provide the research community with a starting point for tailoring future research at the nexus of Big Data Analytics and SCM. The research contributes to the current body of knowledge by examining possibilities and challenges at the corporate and supply chain level with a particular emphasis on the consequences imposed by Big Data Analytics.
Análise do Chá de hibisco da Life Natural
Authors: Rodrigues Fabiano de Abreu , Ribeiro Sandra
Published: October 2021

O hibisco é uma planta da família Malvaceae. No Brasil, a Agência Nacional deVigilâ ncia Sanitária ( através da Portaria nº 519, de 1998, permite o usodas flores do hibisco para serem consumidas como chá, preparadas através deinfusão ou decocção. O objetivo do presente estudo é avaliar os efeitos doproduto chá de hibisco da empresa Life Natural®. O presente estudo se trata deuma revisão de literatura realizada por meio das seguintes bases de dados:PubMed, Scielo e Google Acadê mico. É possível afirmar seus benefícios naredução da pressão arterial, colesterol LDL, gordura localizada, melhora dossinais clínicos do envelhecimento e atuante como um complemento nostratamentos de depressão.
A interdisciplinaridade do ensino médio à universidade
Authors: Lopes Gabriel César Dias
Published: October 2021

Este artigo discute o conceito de interdisciplinaridade, buscando sua historicização e seu contexto contemporaneamente. A interdisciplinaridade enquanto movimento surgiu na Europa, principalmente na França e na Itália, em meados da década de 1960, com o insurgimento dos movimentos estudantis reivindicando um novo estatuto de Universidade e de escola. O principal objetivo destes era se opor a todo o conhecimento que privilegiasse o capitalismo epistemológico de certas ciências, criticar o currículo homogeneizador que privilegiava certas áreas do conhecimento em detrimento daquelas que dariam ao aluno uma formação mais humanista e filosófica.  Usando uma pesquisa bibliográfica e descritiva e qualitativa que contemplo as grandes autoridades no assunto evidencia-se aqui que o ensino disciplinar e desvinculado do contexto do aluno não tem mais espaço na educação contemporânea.
O ensino religioso como um mecanismo de combate á intolerância religiosa no Brasil
Authors: Adão Cláudio Augusto
Published: October 2021

Este artigo tem como proposta apresentar de forma sucinta uma resposta às seguintes perguntas: o ensino religioso pode ser útil como mecanismo de combate à intolerância religiosa? Seria capaz de modelar o ambiente escolar como se encontra hoje de forma favorável nessa batalha? Os rastros que a intolerância religiosa têm deixado no Brasil são avassaladores diante do aumento da diversidade cultural que se vê, assim sendo fica cada dia mais difícil aceitar a religião do próximo, com isso percebe-se comportamentos como o desrespeito, a discriminação e outros tipos de exclusão. Como disciplina o ensino religioso pretende trabalhar no ambiente escolar alguns conceitos de modo a conhecer e a compreender e respeitar a diversidade religiosa. Neste artigo são analisados alguns dos motivos que colaboram para a intolerância e discriminação religiosa. Além de apontar questões como a falta de conhecimento sobre as leis vigentes que se aplicam ao tema. E por fim destaca a contribuição do ensino religioso nas escolas como disciplina opcional para confrontar o dilema proposto. Este artigo tem como metodologia a pesquisa bibliográfica que apresenta alguns pontos de vista e pensamentos e conclusões de vários autores. Tendo em conta que o ambiente escolar é o melhor lugar para trabalhar e responder as perguntas levantadas como centro deste questionamento, afim de promover uma cultura de paz e respeito, trazendo harmonia entre os alunos, famílias e a sociedade.
Branchial cleft cyst. Particularities of diagnosis and treatment. Clinical case
Authors:   Nicolae Testemitanu State University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Replublic of Moldova, Tverdohleb Gabriela , Sirbu Dumitru ,   Nicolae Testemitanu State University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Replublic of Moldova, Strisca Stanislav ,   Institute of Mother and Child, Republic of Moldova
Published: October 2021

Branchial cysts are rare congenital malformations which arise due to the partial or complete involution of branchial apparatus in the development of the human embryo, causing huge discomfort to the patient. The objective of the study is to investigate the clinical picture, the evolution, the diagnostic methods of the branchial cysts to optimize the treatment tactics. A clinical case will be presented of a 40–years–old patient which was admitted to IMU IMSP in the Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Department with the diagnosis of a left lateral branchial cyst. The patient accuses aesthetic disorders and the presence of a voluminous swelling which was located in the upper left lateral cervical region that began 2 years ago with episodes of frequent superinfection, gradually increasing in size. Therefore, a clinical and paraclinical examination was performed (laboratory tests, ultrasonography) to specify the diagnosis and to provide additional information on adjacent anatomical structures that may influence the tactics of the surgical treatment. A surgical intervention such as „removal of the swelling” was advised. Following the excision of the cyst under general anesthesia, the postoperative period passed without any particularities. Early diagnosis will reduce the increase in size of the branchial cysts preventing inflammatory complications with their superinfection.
U-10 Literary essay writing by Dr. Saeed Naqvi
Authors: Akhter Irshad , Naqvi Sadaf
Published: October 2021

Dr.Saeed Naqvi is a verstyle writer. He has also written essays besides poetry, fiction writing, translations and Novels. His essays are about all the fields of life. Most of his essays have been published in different literary  magazines. “Nayee Basti”  is an important litrary magazine of  Halqa Arbab-e-zauq New York. Esayes of Saeed Naqvi have also been published in “Nayee Basti”.Saeed Naqvi is considered among those writers who enable to be prominent in Urdu fiction writing. While living in American state. He has also done. The task of fiction writing novel writing and translation of English literature into Urdu besides literary essays. Saeed Naqvi created literature selflessly and is doing creative work without desire of any award or appreciation.
U-12 An analytical and comprehensive study of Diwan-e-Imam Shafi`i
Authors: Madani Abdul Ghaffar , Malik Mussarrat , Farooq Hafiz Shuaib
Published: October 2021

Imam Shafi`i (150/767 - 204/820) was one of the most eminent Islamic scholars, prolific authors and an earlier jurisprudence and founder of shafi`i school of thought. He had made his great contribution in various religious disciplines including Islamic literature. He also produced writings in poetic form which fulfills the measurements of prosody. Though, he could not compose his own collection of poetry, yet his devotees extracted his poetic work from different writings. The collection of his poetry is named Diwan-e-Imam Shafi`i. His poetry is rich with wisdom, etiquette and ethical values which were abstracted and retrieved from the Holy Qur’an and Hadiths. Due to being quoted far and wide by different scholars, his poetry is acknowledged remarkable and holds prominent place in academia of scholars. This brief study seeks to reveal topics; self-denial, patience, contentment, Tawakkul, and self-pride which were significantly present in his poetry. This study is also undertaken in response to the deep sense of admiration and appreciation for the poetry of Imam Shafi`i.
U-14 The First Public Introduction of Allama Iqbal on The Platfrom of Anjman Himayat-e- Islam Lahore
Authors: Ramzan Muhammad
Published: October 2021

It is analyzed in this essay how Anjaman Himayat Islam came into existence and where its resources would come from. How Allama Iqbal came to this platform and how he was introduced to the public. Later, what poems he read from this platform, what positions he maintained in Anjaman Himayat Islam and what services he rendered, how long he remained active member of the ‘Anjaman Himayat Islam and Iqbal’s friends who remained with Iqbal on this platform.
U-17 Similarities & Differences Between Short Story & other literary forms: Critical Analysis
Authors: Abbas Naseem , Ijaz Sumaira
Published: October 2021

Urdu Short Stories and other poetic and prose genres’ regarding similarities and differences have been discussed in Urdu Fiction Criticism. There are many writers who has given importance to poetry than short story. The declamations of Syed Waqar Azeem, Muhammad Hassan Askari, Qamar Raees, Shams ur Rehman Farooqi, Waris Alvi and Anees Nagi etc. are being discussed in this article. These discussions have major importance in Urdu fiction criticism. This article deals with these discussions objectively and shows the similarities and difference between short story and other literary forms.
Presentism as a Research Strategy in Modern History of Education
Authors: Vakhovskyi Leonid , Ivchenko Andriy , Ivchenko Tetiana
Published: October 2021

he article deals with the peculiarities of use of presentism as an approach in historical knowledge connected with the relationship between the past and the present. The essence of presentism, its cognitive potential, types, strengths and weaknesses are revealed. Special attention is paid to the analysis of the cognitive capabilities of presentism as a research strategy in history of education, the identification of the risks that arise in connection with its use. It is shown that the main reasons for using presentism in historical and pedagogical research are as follows: substantiation of the relevance of the chosen topic; construction of a methodological research project; substantiation of the practical significance of the results obtained. The emphasis is made on the fact that the presentist approach, the use of which is inevitable, can lead to the distortion of the past, generate bias and tendentiousness in historical analysis, conclusions, generalizations, interpretations, assessments and, thereby, reduce the objectivity, scientific character and theoretical potential of the results obtained. Overcoming the negative consequences of the use of peresentism requires balance and attitude to the historical and pedagogical experience as a unique, inimitable phenomenon that cannot be transferred and repeated in the present in order to solve up-to-date educational problems.
Reveal the Potency of Water Hyacinth and Red Ginger Extract as Hydrogel Wound Dressing for Mrsa Diabetic Wound: a Short Review
Authors:   Sebelas Maret University, Firdaus Maulidan , Daniswara Muhammad ,   Sebelas Maret University, Jamaluddin Khoirul ,   Sebelas Maret University, Andriani Novi ,   Sebelas Maret University
Published: October 2021

Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) bacteria that colonize diabetic foot ulcers can cause dangerous infections and even amputations. To improve the healing process, hydrogel wound dressing loaded with antibacterial agents can be selected as viable alternatives to reduce MRSA colonization and infection. This review highlights the potential use of water hyacinth cellulose (Eichornia crassipes) as a base for hydrogel plaster and red ginger rhizome (Zingiber officinale var. Rubrum) as an antibacterial agent. Comprehensive studies show that water hyacinth weed that contains high cellulose has the potency to be converted into hydrogels. In addition, further studies show that the active compounds of red ginger rhizome extract such as 6-gingerol, gingerenone-A, and 6-shogaol are proven to inhibit MRSA which could be incorporated into hydrogels. These findings prove that the hydrogel derived from water hyacinth cellulose and the active compounds of red ginger extract is very promising for the future as a new alternative to diabetic wound dressing.
Demonstration of Damped Electrical Oscillations
Authors:   Municipal High School „Goce Delchev“ – Valandovo, Grebenakova Elena , Manolev Stojan ,   Municipal High School „Goce Delchev“ – Valandovo
Published: October 2021

Introducing mechanical oscillations in schools is a fairly simple and easy experimental feasible task. To demonstrate electromagnetic oscillations, we have difficulty in understanding by students. The explanation of electromagnetic circuits is more abstract. We offered an experiment where we make electromagnetic oscillations obvious and understandable to students. In our experiment we used the software and interface of the AMSTEL Institute (AMSTEL Institute – Amsterdam Mathematics, Science and Technology Education Laboratory) as well as elements from the sets of experimental tasks from the Physics Olympiads organized by the Sofia branch of physicists.
Investigation of 238U, 234U And 210Po Content in Selected Bulgarian Drinking Water
Authors:   Institute for Nuclear Research and Nuclear Energy – BAS, Slavchev Bozhidar , Geleva Elena ,   Institute for Nuclear Research and Nuclear Energy – BAS, Veleva Blagorodka ,   National Institute of Meteorology and Hydrology, Protohristov Hristo ,   Institute for Nuclear Research and Nuclear Energy – BAS, Dobrev Lyuben ,   Institute for Nuclear Research and Nuclear Energy – BAS, Dimitrova Desislava ,   Institute for Nuclear Research and Nuclear Energy – BAS, Bashev Vladimir ,   Institute for Nuclear Research and Nuclear Energy – BAS, Tonev Dimitar ,   Institute for Nuclear Research and Nuclear Energy – BAS
Published: October 2021

The radioactivity of selected sources of drinking water in Southern Bulgaria was investigated using 238U, 234U and 210Po activity measurements and dose calculation, respectively. The activities of 238U, 234U and 210Po varied from 226 to 826 mBq/L, 274 to 1623 mBq/L and < 0.6 to 25.5 mBq/L, respectively, being lower then derived concentrations for radioactivity in water intended for human consumption of the considered radionuclides, given in EC Directive 2013/51/EURATOM. In some drinking waters the mass concentration of natural uranium exceeded the set maximum chemical concentration level of 0.030 mg/L. A radioactive disequilibrium between 234U and 238U in water was detected. Based on the radionuclide activity concentrations total annual effective ingestion doses for adults, as well as contribution of each particular radionuclide to the total doses, were assessed and discussed. Тhe lowest contribution to the annual effective doses was found for 210Po and the highest for 234U. The results show that the annual effective doses of residents are below the reference level of 100 μSv/y according to the recommendations of the World Health Organization. The obtained new results are used to assess the radiation status of the investigated water.
Developing Coaching Skills Of School Leaders
Authors:   University of Plovdiv Plovdiv, Afrikanov Lachezar
Published: October 2021

In the article the author introduces the topic of coaching skills of school leaders. The research focuses on a review and analysis of existing models and practices that confirm the benefits of training future and current leaders in applying coaching principles and techniques in their day-to-day operations. The author also presents the main observations from a survey conducted among pedagogical specialists and educational leaders in Bulgaria on the topic and offers a framework of topics and activities for future thematic training in coaching skills for leaders.
Fidana Daskalova On Pedagogy
Authors:   South-West University Blagoevgrad, Koleva Margarita , Kolev Yordan
Published: October 2021

Проф. д-р Фидана Даскалова е доказан и колегиално признат специалист в обучението по роден език в детската градина – както с оригиналните си научни аспекти върху развитието на детето, за ранното му обучение, за подготовката за училище, така и с прилаганите в националната образователна практика нейни авторски произведения. В съчинения ѝ се съдържат оригинални теоретични анализи с експериментални решения и на философски и психологически казуси в научната педагогика. Синтезирано творческите иновации тук са: принцип на дихотомното противопоставяне и редополагане; принцип на равновесие на свободата и реда; принцип на позитивно възпитание, принцип на позитивна дисциплина; „съзряване“; „свръхнадарен“; „меми“ и др. За българската педагогика особено ценно идейно наследство е посланието ѝ, че в научната работа водещо трябва да е разбирането за позитивната роля на наблюдението и неизбежната потребност от обективни експериментални условия при теоретизирането по изследвания проблем.
The Role Of School For The Formation Of Civil Society Through The Prism Of The Youngest Bulgarian Adults' Perceptions And Attitudes To The Studying Of The Democratic Transition Period
Authors:   Sofia University „St. Kliment Ohridski“, Varbanova Anna
Published: October 2021

Статията представя частично резултатите от изследване ценностите на гражданското общество като личностно-образуващи в образователния процес, като тук са дискутирани само нагласите и отношението на ученици в горен курс на гимназиалния етап в средна степен спрямо изучаването на близкото минало, в частност – на прехода към демокрация в България. Резултатите са съпоставени спрямо тези от сходно изследване през учебната 2014/2015 година в сравнителна перспектива. Отворена е дискусия за ролята на училището и мястото на учебните предмети, специално връзката история – гражданско образование, както и това на различните педагогически форми – за посрещане на образователни потребности с личностно и ценностно детерминиращ характер.
Together – Physical Culture and Sports, Information Technologies, Bulgarian Language and Literature
Authors:   Vocational School of Electrical Engineering and Electronics – Plovdiv, Minkova Neli , Danew Kuzman ,   Vocational School of Electrical Engineering and Electronics – Plovdiv, Georgieva Zdravka ,   Vocational School of Electrical Engineering and Electronics – Plovdiv
Published: October 2021

The article presents a non-traditional pedagogical practice, which allows to combine the study of traditional Bulgarian folklore dances in the classes of physical education and sports with the knowledge and skills acquired in Bulgarian language and literature and in IT classes. The increase of the physical capacity combines with upgrading students' abilities to select, analyze and synthesize data on Bulgarian folklore, as well as to improve their digital culture.
Plot and Character in Galatians 1-2
Authors: Wiarda Timothy
Published: October 2021

Analysis of plot structure and Paul’s self-characterisation contributes to the ongoing debate concerning the function of the narrative material in Galatians 1 and 2. While such analysis confirms the traditional view that this material aims to establish the credentials of Paul and his gospel, it shows that these chapters also serve a strong paradigmatic purpose. It more sharply defines both the traditional view (by clarifying each episode’s distinct contribution to Paul’s defence of his gospel and authority) and the example view (by identifying the precise aspects of Paul’s life that he presents for imitation).
Users Acceptance of Mobile Finance Service in Bangladesh and the impact of COVID-19: Extended UTAUT2
Authors: Khan S A M Manzur Hossain , Mustaffa Nurakmal Ahmad , Habib Mamun
Published: October 2021

Population of Bangladesh is 164 million, but there are 165 million mobile phone subscribers. Mobile phone usage is one of the fastest growing phenomena of the country. Globally, among many mobile based services, Mobile Financing is one of the most rapidly expanding sector. Bangladesh is yet to see a significant growth in this arena. There have been numerous studies conducted on the types of Mobile Financing Services (MFS) and their reach in Bangladesh. But not too many studies were conducted on the factors that influences users to adopt MFS and their behavioral intension. Moreover, the recent crisis of COVID-19 pandemic seemed to have an impact on the usage of MFS which is also another unexplored research domain. This study analyzes the factors influencing MFS users of Bangladesh and also explores the impact of COVID-19 on the user’s behavioral intension. The Unified Theory of Acceptance and Use of Technology (UTAUT) model in combination with Entrepreneurial Potential Model has been modified and adopted in this study. This study explores the correlation of Performance Expectancy (PE), Effort Expectancy (EE), Social Influence (SI), Facilitating Conditions (FC), Price Value (V) on Behavioral Intention (BI) on MFS users. It also studies the moderation effect of COVID-19 on the relationship between MFS users’ Behavioral Intension and Use Behavior. The correlating factors effect positively on the MFS users’ behavioral intention. But the COVID-19 impact was found ineffective in moderating their use behavior. The framework of this research is a novel one and can be adopted for similar studies.
Democracia e opinião pública no rumo das eleições estadunidenses de 2020
Authors: Tricarico Nicole , Peixoto Scudellari Theo
Published: October 2021

O presente artigo traz como cerne central as relações entre o funcionamento da democracia e o papel da opinião pública sobre esta, tendo como panorama as eleições estadunidenses de 2020. Ou seja, há o objetivo central de se compreender os principais eventos que exerceram influência significativa sobre o pleito e, dessa forma, puderam “moldar” a opinião pública tanto para o voto em si como para a própria concepção geral sobre as principais características da democracia no país. A partir disso, torna-se possível a exploração dos principais efeitos da opinião pública – principalmente em um contexto polarizado como o da eleição de 2020 nos EUA – sobre o processo eleitoral e sobre a democracia, entendendo seus principais efeitos e implicações. Para que tais objetivos possam ser cumpridos, são utilizadas obras de Robert Dahl sobre a democracia e sua conceituação, bem como artigos científicos, reportagens e matérias jornalísticas para embasamento empírico sobre os contextos envolvidos no país para as eleições. A análise efetuada e descrita nas seções seguintes contribui, portanto, para o entendimento sobre a relação intrínseca entre a sociedade e o sistema democrático em que se encontra, bem como as formas pelas quais os fenômenos influenciam no processo de mobilização social e esta, por sua vez, nas urnas. A opinião pública, portanto, é um fator não apenas de impacto midiático e apenas fundamentado a partir do voto, mas compreende também uma série de esferas que repercutem diretamente nos pilares estruturados como base da democracia.Palavras-Chave: Democracia; Opinião Pública; Eleições EUA; Robert Dahl.
The influence of the Headteachers’ Provision of Security Measures on Retention of Girls in Community Day Secondary Schools in Mchinji District, Malawi
Authors:   Tangaza University College, Paliani Euteria Delia , Okemasisi Kinikonda ,   Tangaza University College, Ngundo Lucy Wangechi ,   Tangaza University College
Published: October 2021

The purpose of the study was to investigate whether provision of security measures by the headteachers as strategy influence retention of girls in community day secondary schools in Mchinji district. The study was triggered by the concerns emanating from the teachers on increase of school dropouts among girls in community day secondary schools in Malawi. The study was anchored on Tinto’s theory of retention. The study employed explanatory sequential mixed method research design. The target population included: the students, teachers, headteachers, education officer and chief elders. The study purposively sampled 15 headteachers, one education officer and five chief elders. Additionally, the researcher sampled 80 teachers and used simple random to sample 315 girls, with a total sample size of 416 (12.4%) of the target population. Quantitative data was analyzed using Statistical Package for Social Science (SPSS) software Version 21. The study used descriptive statistics such as frequencies and percentages to summarize the data and present it in form of tables. Qualitative data were manually analyzed by organizing into themes and interpreted in a narrative form and direct quotes. The findings revealed that community day secondary schools in Mchinji district did not have fences, security guards, hostels, locked gates, doors and windows to increase the security of the students and of the school, an indication that community day secondary schools lacked security measures to retain the students in Mchinji district. The study thus recommended that headteachers should cooperate with the board of management Parent teacher Association (PTA) to make sure that security measures are found in order to retain girls in Community Day Secondary Schools. Keywords: Headteachers’, administrative strategy, provision of security measures. Retention of girls, dropout, Community Day Secondary Schools.
Students’ Views Regarding Instruction during the Pandemic Process
Authors: HASANÇEBİ Funda , YAVUZ Mehmet , KAYALI Bünyami , HASANÇEBİ Mehmet , TUTAL Özgür , ÖZKILIÇ Abdurrahim
Published: October 2021

The aim of this study was to determine the views of secondary and high school students regarding the distance education activities carried out during the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, the blended learning activities conducted afterwards, and the post-pandemic back-to-school process. The study consisted of 982 students and was conducted utilizing the descriptive survey method, one of the quantitative research methods. Data were collected using the “Scale of Evaluating Instruction in Pandemic Process”. The findings indicated that most of the students used smartphones alone for distance education during the pandemic process and most of them participated in distance education only via live lessons. In addition, no significant difference was found between genders with regard to students’ satisfaction with the distance education process and their expectations. On the other hand, most of the students did not receive sufficient psychological and academic support during this process. It was also noted that the students with internet access were more satisfied with the instruction activities in this process and that their access to the internet and technologies were higher than the students without internet access. Based on our findings, we recommend that students should be provided with academic and psychological support, security precautions should be tightened in schools to minimize the effects of the pandemic, and equal opportunities should be provided to students regarding hardware and internet support.
ANALYTICAL METHOD DEVELOPMENT AND VALIDATION FOR EVALUATING THE STABILITY PARAMETERS FOR THE SIMULTANEOUS ESTIMATION OF CLOPIDOGREL BISULPHATE AND OMEPRAZOLE USING RP-HPLC
Authors: Nagavi J. B , Gurupadayya B. M. ,   Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, JSS College of Pharmacy, JSS University, Mysore - 570 015, Karnataka, India.
Published: October 2021

A simple, sensitive, accurate and specific stability-indicating high-performance liquid chromatographic method was developed and validated for the simultaneous estimation of clopidogrel bisulphate and omeprazole in bulk. Extensive testing of clopidogrel bisulphate and omeprazole in different stress conditions were carried out as per the ICH guidelines Q1A (R2) Clopidogrel bisulphate and omeprazole was exposed to various stress conditions like oxidation, hydrolysis, photolysis and neutral decomposition. Clopidogrel bisulphate, which was found to degrade considerably in acidic and photo conditions, was found to be stable in alkaline and neutral conditions, whereas omeprazole was found to be degrading in alkaline, oxidative and photo conditions, but stable in acidic and neutral condition. Apart from the formation of minor degraded products under accelerated conditions, the drugs were reasonably stable in solid state. A good linear relationship over the concentration range of 50-500μg/mL was shown. Validation of the method was carried out as per the ICH guidelines. The method developed was found to be specific, selective, precise and accurate. Clopidogrel bisulphate showed degradation in 5M hydrochloric acid at 80oC, in 3% hydrogen peroxide for 5min the drug showed around 35% of degradation, when exposed to sunlight for 15 min, forming around 25-30% of degradation products. Omeprazole showed 15-18% degradation in alkaline and photo condition.Statistical analysis shows that the method is reproducible and selective for the estimation of clopidogrel bisulphate and omeprazole in dosage form.
ANTIMICROBIAL AND ANTIOXIDANT ACTIVITIES IN ENDOPHYTIC FUNGI ISOLATED FROM WITHANIA SOMNIFERA
Authors: Patil K. S. , Madki M. ,   Department of Pharmacognosy, KLES College of Pharmacy, Belgavi – 590 010, Karnataka, India.
Published: October 2021

Withania somnifera (Solanaceae) is a rich source of the alkaloids and steroidal lactones. It is mainly used as aphrodisiac, an anti-stress agent, anti tumour agent adaptogen and general tonic for body. Plant tissue culture technology is studied for the production of secondary metabolites from Withania somnifera. This study was conducted to characterize and explore the endophytic fungi of Withania somnifera for their bioactive potential. A total of fifteen strains of endophytic fungi were isolated and characterized by morphological and microscopic characters. The fungi were fermented and extracted with ethyl acetate and acetone and screened for antimicrobial and antioxidant activity. Different bioactivities were found to be present in different taxa. The fifteen strains of endophytic fungi were tested for antimicrobial and antioxidant activity out of which six strains showed antimicrobial spectra and seven strains showed antioxidant activity, while remaining strains were inactive.
GC-MS ANALYSIS OF PREMNA LATIFOLIA ROXB. VAR. MOLLISSIMA (ROTH) C.B.CLARKE.
Authors: KAVYA A. , JAYANTHI G. ,   Department of Botany, Vellalar College for Women, Erode - 638 012, Tamil Nadu, India.
Published: October 2021

In this study, the chemical composition of the ethanol extract of Premna latifolia Roxb. var. mollissima (Roth) C.B.Clarke was investigated. GC-MS analysis revealed 21 compounds. The major constituents were n-hexadecanoic acid (29.25%), 9,12-octadecadienoic acid (z,z) (23.92%), phytol (13.75%), tetradecanoic acid (8.73%) and α-sitosterol (4.46%).
Central Cord Syndrome Mimic-Bilateral Anterior Shoulder Dislocations: A Case Report
Authors: Yih Chong Michael
Published: October 2021

Unilateral anterior shoulder dislocations are the most common major joint dislocation. However, bilateral shoulder dislocations are rare, and when present are mostly posterior. Given the rarity of this clinical entity, many emergency physicians would suspect central cord syndrome in a patient who presents with disproportionate weakness of the arms compared to the legs post trauma. This case report describes a 65-year-old woman presenting with inability to move both arms after she tripped. She displayed signs consistent with an initial diagnosis of central cord syndrome. Appropriate investigations led to the correct and timely diagnosis of bilateral anterior shoulder dislocations. Bilateral shoulder dislocations are uncommon. Central cord syndrome can mimic similar clinical presentations, and vice versa. It is important for emergency physicians to recognise these pitfalls in diagnosis, and to increase awareness of this clinical entity to avoid future late or missed diagnoses.
Domestic Space As a Survival Strategy for Low-income Women
Authors:   Makerere University, Musana Assumpta
Published: October 2021

Low-income government provided housing has been continually transformed by its beneficiaries, especially women. The transformations are a major sign that there is discontentment about the houses since low-income households are excluded from the design process of these houses. By transforming the houses, the low-income households are trying to fit their houses or environments to their ways of living. This paper intends to review the housing transformations at the Masese Women’s Self-Help Housing Project at Masese, Jinja, in Uganda to understand how women practice space. Studying the spatial alterations can help guide architects towards finding inclusive housing design approaches that can benefit the low-income households and prevent governments and donors from spending finances on futile housing prototypes that get eventually abandoned. The paper adopts a qualitative methodology comprising of precedent studies at Masese, and a literature review to analyse the various housing transformations in an attempt to address the problem of inadequate housing for low-income households.
A Comparative Analysis of Environmental Justice Between Urban Neighbourhoods
Authors:   Federal unversity of technology minna, Mohammed Maikudi
Published: October 2021

Inequality and spatial disparities in the provision of amenities and services is a serious problem that often expressed itself in the realms of social and environmental justice. This study investigated the level of environmental justice or otherwise in the provision of amenities and services in selected Northern and Southern neighbourhoods of Minna. Qualitative and quantitative data were acquired through physical surveys and direct observations of amenities and facilities to aid identification of salient features while a checklist was used to guide the research and converting field data to a digital tool using the Open Data Kit (ODK) tool. With purposive sampling technique, descriptive statistic, spatial data analysis and the Gini coefficient; it was shown that injustice in the provision of environmental amenities is both a cause and effect of distributive and procedural inequities across space. Although there is a moderate level of environmental justice (GC=0.33) on the aggregate in the study area, this is not even across sampled amenities, as there is a low level of equality in the provision of schools (GC=0.51). However, the provision of facilities like water boreholes (GC=0.37) and waste dumpsites (GC=0.28) performed fairly with moderate environmental justice; it is, worrisome to note that access roads recorded a high level of inequality (GC=0.19) – particularly as Bosso town with 40% of the residents of the metropolis only has 20% of access roads, while, Tudun Wada South is having 22% of the road for just 7% of the population. The study, therefore, recommended equitable construction of more access roads across the neighbourhoods; imbibing equity and justice in the provision of more water boreholes and waste dumpsites to help institute more sustainable development and management in Minna and similar cities.
Successful Anatomical Access for Surgical Removing of the Distal Fracture of Splint Bones in Thoroughbred Horses (Case Study)
Authors: Abushhiwa Mohamed H. , Sawesi Osama , Milad Khaled A. , Shalgum Aiman. A. , Alrtib Abdulrhman M.
Published: October 2021

Poor performance in athletic horses due to musculoskeletal affections is very common in Libya. Two mature thoroughbred horses suffering from poor performance and history of moderate degree forelimb lameness were admitted to the Aswany Private Equine clinic in Tripoli, Libya. The study is aiming for presenting a simple, time effective, cost effective surgical procedure to treat distal simple splint bone fracture in thoroughbred horses. Horses were examined thoroughly for the common muscle, hoof, and tendons affections. A progressed unilateral left forelimb swelling involving the lateral distal part of the fourth metacarpal bones was noticed. Three radiographs were taken to each horse including latero-medial, dorsolateral-palmaromedial, and palmarolateral-dorsomedial views to assess both splint bones. The radiographs showed that there is a complete fracture involving the distal extremity (button) of the fourth metacarpal bones. Surgical excisions of the fractured part of the splint bones have been decided to treat these horses. To precisely locate the site of the bone fragments, 1.5 mm stainless steel wires were placed over the distal part of splint prior to taking the radiographs. The surgical sites were aseptically prepared, and the horses were then sedated via intravenous injection of xylazine at a dose rate of 1 mg/kg body weight. The site of surgical incision was infiltrated with 2% lidocaine. The bone fragments were then removed after performing the surgical incision. The sharp end at the distal end of the proximal part of the splint bone was then smoothening with a scissor. The surgical incisions were then routinely closed and the post-operative care and radiographs were taken. The surgical incision made complete healing within two weeks. Both horses were followed up for up to three years post-operation, and they did well compared to what has been done in other studies. We concluded that the surgical technique used to treat the two horses with splint bone fracture enrolled in the current study is a simple and effective procedure.
Rare Case of Bilateral Maxillary buccal exostosis in the anterior region of Libyan female patient: Case Report & Literature Review
Authors: Aljalali Huda Mohammed , Elmurtadi Ali Mohammed
Published: October 2021

The buccalexostoses are broad-based, non-malignant surface growth occurring on the outer or facial surface of the maxilla and/or mandible, found usually in the premolar and/or molar regions, and rarely in the anterior region. A 35-years-old female patient seeks the dentist for a carious anterior tooth. On examination, bone exostosis on the buccal aspect of both quadrants of the maxillary arch was found. They are painless and may increase patient concern about poor esthetics, inability to perform oral hygiene procedures, and compromised periodontal health by causing food lodgment. The following article presents a very rare case of bilateral buccal-sided maxillary exostosis in the anterior region.
Reliable Data Communication Model for Fog Computing
Authors:   College of Computing Information Technology, American University in the Emirates, UAE, Atassi Reem ,   IEEE Senior Member, Parul University, Vadodara, India;Department of Computer Science and Engineering, Parul Institute of Technology, India, Sharma Aditi
Published: October 2021

To maintain data privacy and control who has access to what in the cloud, attribute-based encryption might be utilized. Attribute security is violated when apparent qualities are introduced to the encrypted message to assist people to identify necessary details in vast systems. To offer an effective attribute-based access control with an authorized search strategy, this research expands the anonymous key-policy attribute-based encryption (AKP-ABE) to provide fine-grained data retrieval while safeguarding attribute privacy (EACAS). In EACAS, data users may generate the trapdoor using the secret key supplied by data owners and conduct searches based on access restrictions to get the relevant data. Cryptographic protocols and trapdoor generation use a synthetic property devoid of syntactic significance to provide an attribute-based search on the exported encoded information in the fog. Data owners may implement granular access control on their outsourced data by establishing the search criteria that will be used by data consumers to locate relevant content based on protected attributes. We show that compared to the state-of-the-art methods, EACAS requires less time and space to process and store data.